LAST NIGHT'S GAME 6/30/26 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 6/30/26

Sports News You'll Want To Spill: 4th Of July Edition

Happy 250th birthday, America. If sports come up at your barbecue this weekend, this is your save-it episode. Amy and co-host Scott break down the three storylines everyone will be talking about, no stats required: the World Cup that has the whole country watching, the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, and the worst national anthem performances of all time.

Expect Norway's wild food haul, Erling Haaland's beef-heart diet, Messi's historic run, Joey Chestnut's comeback from probation, and anthem disasters from Roseanne Barr to Steven Tyler. Save it for your happy hour or cookout, then follow for more sports news you'll want to spill.

In this episode:

Why Norway flew in its own food (including 250 lbs of brown cheese)
Haaland's Viking diet and the Telemundo commercial drama
Messi makes World Cup history
Joey Chestnut's probation comeback and wildest records
Miki Sudo, the women's hot dog GOAT
The most infamous national anthem fails ever

The Last Night's Game podcast is here to take the awkwardness out of the conversation and help you join the sports conversation, even if you don't know the first thing about sports. We break down what's happening in sports in an easy-to-understand, fun way without all of the statistics and jargon, so you never have to exit stage left when the chatter at the office, dinner table or networking event switches to sports.

You can always catch us between podcasts at www.lastnightsgame.com or on social media. If you love us, leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. And if you have feedback or questions, you can email us at theteam@lastnightsgame.com.

Winter Sports You Won’t See At The Olympics

Wait, that’s a real sport?

The Winter Olympics are coming, but not all sports make the cut. In this episode, Amy and Scott spotlight the winter competitions that deserve their moment on the world stage. From ski ballet and snow kayaking to Japan’s extreme snowball fights, these are the sports that make small talk sparkle.

Use this when:
❄️ You need something fun to mention in conversation this winter
🎿 You want to sound like you know your stuff before the 2026 Winter Olympics
🥶 You’d rather enjoy winter sports from the couch with hot cocoa

$4M Sweat Stains, Running With The Bulls + Brad Pitt: Sports Summer Talk

Europe’s heating up and not just because of the lack of A/C.

This week’s episode is your shortcut to sounding smart about summer sports — without breaking a sweat.

From Wimbledon traditions, like everyone must wear white, to the chaos of the Running of the Bulls and Brad Pitt driving in an actual Formula 1 race, Amy and Scott break down Europe’s biggest sports moments with a pop culture twist. You’ll also get the scoop on the Tour de France, Rufus the hawk (Wimbledon’s official pigeon chaser), and what to say when someone brings up hot dog eating contests over 4th of July BBQs.

In this episode, we cover:

Wimbledon fun facts and why grass courts matter
How the Running of the Bulls became a white-linen-adjacent tradition
Brad Pitt’s F1 film and behind-the-scenes racing stories
Tour de France terms you can casually drop into conversation.
The real MVP of summer sports: air conditioning

Perfect for: Non-sports fans who still want to join the conversation at parties, work, or family events.

This Week’s Sports Cheat Sheet: From Hot Dog Eating To Draft Picks

What to say this week when sports come up

This week on Last Night’s Game, we’re handing you the cheat sheet to sports headlines that will be making the rounds at happy hour, around the group chat, or during your kid’s soccer practice.

We break down:

Breaking weiner news about the 4th of July hot dog contest (we see you, Joey Chestnut)
The NBA Draft drama you’ll want in your back pocket
A soccer tournament you’ve never heard of—but everyone’s playing in
The latest NFL beef that’s all about grass (yes, grass)
And Aaron Rodgers' mysterious maybe-marriage

It’s smart, simple and just enough to hold your own in conversation. No jersey required.

5 Wild Winter Sports You’ve Got To Try This Holiday Season

Get out of your comfort zone.

This week on the Sports Curious Podcast, we're diving into extreme winter sports that will have you questioning the traditional ski slopes. From snow kayaking and ski ballet to fat tire snow biking and skijoring, discover unique winter activities that will make your holiday season unforgettable. Whether you’re trying to add something new to your winter bucket list or searching for quirky conversation starters.

Sports Curious, presented by Last Night's Game, is here to take the awkwardness out of the conversation and help you join the sports conversation, even if you don't know the first thing about sports. We break down what's happening in sports in an easy-to-understand, fun way without all of the statistics and jargon, so you never have to exit stage left when the chatter at the office, dinner table or networking event switches to sports.

The World of Obscure Sports: From Pillow Fighting to Extreme Ironing

As fascinating as it is hilarious

This week's podcast is full of perfect conversation starters for sports enthusiasts or those who need to talk to them.

Between laughs, explore the wild world of obscure sports in this episode of the Sports Curious Podcast! We uncover the most unique and hilarious sports you've never heard of, from Pillow Fighting Championships and Extreme Ironing to Slam Ball and Cheese Rolling. Tune in to hear about Flaming Puck Unicycle Hockey, Mullet Championships and more.

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Your Kickoff To Summer - From Wimbledon To Hot Dogs To Shark Week

Your ultimate guide to summer small talk

Dive into hot summer conversation with Amy and Scott all season long as they converse about the ultimate summer sports lineup in this week's exciting podcast episode! From the thrill of the Women's and Men's College World Series (and the shots that go with it) to the grueling Tour de France, they've got it all covered. Get excited for the epic UFC showdown between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, the prestigious Wimbledon tournament and the vomit-evoking Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Plus, they explore the excitement of Shark Week, the adrenaline-pumping Running of the Bulls, and the highly anticipated Paris Olympics. Don't miss their take on the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul boxing clash. Tune in for a fun and informative rundown of summer's hottest sports events!

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True Crimes - Athletes Edition

Serving up championships with a side of murder.

(Podcast length 5:28 mins)

They might be invincible on the field, but not in the eyes of the law.

Transcript

1. During his career, Chicago Bears (NFL – National Football League) wide receiver Sam Hurd was the head of a high-level drug-dealing operation. It appeared he thought he was invincible. How so? Before being arrested, one of his associates was pulled over with $88,000 in cash while driving Hurd's car. Hurd had the guts to ask for the money back. He knew the police were onto him, but he refused to believe that police could wiretap cell phones from Mexico. He's serving out a 15-year sentence in Texas. NEW PHONE, WHO DIS?

2. Currently serving his 25-year sentence in a Moroccan prison is former UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) fighter Lee "Lightning" Murray. His former boss UFC President Dana White, once said, "He's a scary son of a b---h, and I don't mean fighter-wise." Murray was charged with being the mastermind of the largest bank heist in history - $100M. While the plan was flawlessly executed – the robbery took place without any injuries or even a bullet being fired. They weren't so bright afterward, where flubs like abandoned guns and cars and snitches were prevalent. Don't think this half-Moroccan citizen has let the downtime in the slammer go to waste. He tried to escape using tiny saws that were snuck inside of biscuits. WHERE THERE'S A WILL

3. The world fell in love with track and field star Oscar Pistorius, who was born with a congenital disability and had his lower legs amputated as an infant. In 2004, the "Blade Runner" won a gold medal at the Athens Paralympics and later competed in the 400-meter run at the 2012 London games. In 2013 he was arrested for shooting his girlfriend Reva Steenkamp multiple times through a bathroom door in his home on Valentine's Day. He was later found guilty of culpable homicide (the South African legal system's equivalent of manslaughter). He was sentenced to 13 years and five months in prison but is now eligible for parole. Although there's one sticking point before that happens. He has to meet with Steenkamp's parents, who have a right to do so under South Africa's victim-offender dialogue policy. Steenkamp’s parents can then make a recommendation to the parole board. NOT SO FAST

4. We've all stepped out of the house in our favorite outfits only to get something on them. The same happened to former NFL player Ray Lewis at a post-Super Bowl party. He and some friends got into a fight that left two people dead. Lewis was a suspect because he had blood on his suit and in his limo. The cream-colored suit became the storyline of the trial. Lewis said his suit was too nice to have committed murder, but the suit disappeared not long after the crime and is still MIA to this day. No one was charged with the murder, and Lewis ended up going to jail for obstruction of justice because he instructed his friends not to speak of the incident. SNITCHES GET STITCHES

5. The story of professional bodybuilders Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan is a little crazy. Titus had a bit of a storied past with drug-related arrests and parole violations. Then he met and married three-time Fitness Olympia runner-up Kelly Ryan, and it was all downhill from there. In 2005 police discovered the burned body of Melissa James, the couple's personal assistant. Ryan and Titus ran from the police for a week and were eventually arrested. They claimed James was stealing from them when she died of a drug overdose; they set her body on fire, abandoned it in a car and left town because they were afraid they would be accused of her death. James had been shot with a stun gun, given morphine, and strangled. In 2008, Titus was sentenced to between 21 and 55 years in prison, while Ryan was given two consecutive terms of 3 to 13 years. Ryan was released on parole in 2017. NOT SO SMART CRIMINALS

Sports Curious, presented by Last Night's Game, is here to take the awkward out of the conversation and help you join the sports conversation, even if you don't know the first thing about sports. We break down what's happening in sports in an easy-to-understand, fun way without all of the statistics and jargon, so you never have to exit stage left when the chatter at the office, dinner table or networking event switches to sports.

You can always catch us between podcasts at www.lastnightsgame.com or on social media. If you love us, make sure to leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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LAST NIGHT'S GAME 6/29/22 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 6/29/22

The Independence Day Tradition That Makes Us Want To Puke

An American tradition unlike any other.

(Podcast length 5 mins)

After fireworks and listening to Whitney Houston’s rendition of the National Anthem on repeat, this is our favorite 4th of July tradition.

1. In a tradition unlike any other, our nation will celebrate its birthday with the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The contest will be returning to its home at Nathan’s flagship restaurant on Coney Island after two years of being away, thanks to COVID. Why hot dogs? According to Nathan’s legend has it that on July 4, 1916, four immigrants gathered at the very first Nathan’s Famous hot dog stand on Coney Island and made eating contest history. As the story goes, they competed to see who was the most patriotic. The winner was determined with a hot dog eating contest. BUT OF COURSE

2. Let’s talk about what everyone is thinking about – vomiting. An eater who has "a Roman incident" or “reversal of fortune,” as it is so delightfully called, will be disqualified if the result of that incident touches the plate or table. After the contest, eaters can dispose of the food however they’d like, although some contests have a post-binge wait period. MAKE SURE NOT TO SIT IN THE SPLASH ZONE

3. This isn't college; the competitors don't show up just for the food. The winner out of the dog-downing competitors will take home $10,000. Want to bet on it? That can be done. You can also bet whether PETA will interrupt the contest or not or if there will be a “reversal of fortune.” One thing that’s a sure winner, Nathan’s will continue their annual tradition of donating 100,000 hot dogs to the Food Bank of New York. EATING FOR GOOD

4. The crowd of 35,000 people might be just what 14-time champion Joey Chestnut needs to beat his record 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes set last year. He reveals what happens to his body post-contest, and it’s gross (his sweat smells like hot dogs). He is one of 18 men to compete for the mustard belt. Chestnut has won the champion’s belt every year since 2007, except for 2015. He also holds the record for the most hard-boiled eggs eaten in 10 minutes at 151. IRON STOMACH

5. Don’t worry, this sport isn’t only for the boys. Miki Sudo won seven straight years until last year when she missed the competition because she was pregnant with her first child. But don’t worry, she’s back. Only three women, Sudo, Sonya Thomas and last year’s champ, Michelle Lesco, have won the women’s competition since it started in 2011. STEP UP TO THE PLATE

You can catch the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on ESPN from 10:45 ET to 1 pm ET on July 4.

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LAST NIGHT'S GAME 1/1/20 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 1/1/20

The 5 Big Sports Moments To Look Forward To In 2020

If your resolution is to be more interesting, you’ve come to the right place.

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The best year ever? One might say so.

Sports Curious presented by Last Night's Game, is here to take the awkward out of conversation and help you join the sports conversation, even if you don't know the first thing about sports. We breakdown what's happening in sports in an easy to understand, fun way without all of the statistics and jargon so you never have to exit stage left when the chatter at the office, dinner table or a networking event switches to sports.

You can always catch us between podcasts at www.lastnightsgame.com and make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.

[Transcript]

1. The year kicks off with a Super Bowl show that will have everyone dancing. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will give the halftime show a little Latin flare when they take the stage in Miami on February 2. (We also look forward the royal wedding of JLo and her baseball beau Alex Rodriguez in 2020. The only hint we have from ARod is that the nuptial destination is “going to be a long flight." WHENEVER, WHEREVER

2. Expect to see baby Archie in the stands for the 2020 Invictus Games in The Hauge, The Netherlands in May. Inspired after visiting the Warrior Games in the U.S., Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games in 2014. The Games are an international sporting event for injured servicemen and women. Competitors hail from allied nations and are all active duty and veteran service members who have been become ill or injured during or as a direct consequence of their service. The games became a biennial event in 2018. ROYALLY EXCITED

3. Konnichiwa friendly competition, the Summer Olympics will begin on July 24 in Tokyo, Japan. Unlike many host countries, everything seems to be on track. The stadium that will house the opening and closing ceremony, along with track and field and soccer was dedicated mid-December. Speaking of soccer, watch out for the U.S. Women’s team which looks to take home gold. Their star Alex Morgan will return to the field, just three months after giving birth to her first child. Keep an eye on gymnast Simone Biles, snowboarder possibly turned skateboarder Shaun White and baseball and softball which are on the dance card for the first time in 12 years. GAME ON

4. One of the more obscure sporting events, the World Nomad Games, will take place in Turkey in August. Founded in 2014, the games are designed to celebrate the nomadic heritage of the Central Asian nations (although it has expanded as the U.S. and several African countries have a team). The goal is to show the world "the greatness of nomadic civilization" and to promote the revival and preservation of the historical heritage of nomadic people. Don’t look for soccer and basketball medals here, but more like sports that include hunting with eagles, bone throwing and archery and wrestling on a horse. One of the most popular sports is kok-buru, where two teams of horsemen attempt to push a headless goat into a goal. Think polo with a dead goat. MEMORABLE FOR SURE

5. Professional football is headed to sin city. In the spring, while you’re placing your bets, owners of NFL teams will be doing the same when the city hosts the NFL Draft in April. Then the Las Vegas Raiders (at the end of the season they will be formerly known as the Oakland Raiders) will start the season in the fall in their new home just off the strip in Las Vegas. They will be the first NFL team to call Vegas home. (The city is home to an NHL (National Hockey League) team – the Vegas Golden Knights). ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET

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LAST NIGHT'S GAME 8/5/19 LAST NIGHT'S GAME 8/5/19

The Ridiculous Day That Is ESPN8: The Ocho - The 5 Things You Need To Know

Things are about to get totally weird.

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One day of absurd sports from around the globe, bookended by “Dodgeball: The Movie.” From lawn mower racing to pizza acrobatics, how could you go wrong?

Sports Curious presented by Last Night's Game, is here to help you join the sports conversation, even if you don't know the first thing about sports. We breakdown what's happening in sports in an easy to understand, fun way without all of the statistics and jargon so you never have to exit stage left when the chatter at the office, dinner table or a networking event switches to sports.

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[Transcript]

1. Inspired by the Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn flick “Dodgeball” The Movie,” ESPN8: The Ocho is in its third year. While the past two years have been on August 8 this year’s takeover is on August 7 because of preseason NFL (National Football League) football. It’s still the eighth month so guess we’ll let that slide. BOLD STRATEGY, COTTON

2. You knew your life was missing something and it was clearly lawn mower racing. Yes, racing around the track on riding lawn mowers. The mower must have originally been designed and sold commercially to mow lawns but the blades are removed for racing. Another interesting specification is that the mower must remain suitable for lawn cutting, with the exception of certain approved modifications. BURNING RUBBER

3. Since pizza isn’t fun enough, let’s talk pizza acrobatics, another event featured on The Ocho. This cheesy event, which has been around since the 80s, will feature the “LeBron James of pizza acrobatics,” five-time world champ Tony Gemignani. A pizza acrobatics routine features tricks like simultaneously rolling two pizza doughs across your shoulders, is typically 2-3 minutes long and is choreographed to music. NOT KETO FRIENDLY

4. Ever wondered what to do with those pits in the cherry? How about spit them for a world record? The Ocho will air the 46th Annual Cherry Pit Spitting Championship because why not? (Don’t Google it because it’s not airing live and it’ll spoil the surprise). There’s a men’s, women’s, dignitary and youth division. THAT’S A TALENT MADE FOR TAILGATING

5. Other events on Wednesday include spikeball, axe throwing, chess boxing, arm wrestling, Stupid Robot Fighting League and of course, dodgeball. The day will start and finish with a showing of “Dodgeball: The Movie” because what else are Wednesdays made for? BLOCKING OUT CALENDAR NOW

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