Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 83: No Chomo

NFL in-season trades almost never happen, especially involving star players. That's why the Trent Richardson trade to the Colts was so eye-opening, and the guys have reaction and analysis of it. You'll also find out which QB is the subject of this week's Pussification topic.

As usual, the guys offer reaction to the storylines of Week 2 and then look ahead to Week 3, with their picks for your listening pleasure. Leo takes you into the Den and hopes to improve upon his solid record, while Tony just hopes to improve upon his dismal record.

Last but not least, find out who takes home the hardware with the first Sandusky Award of the Fourth Quarter.

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Unprotected Sports Injury Bonus Segment: The Comeback!

Randal the Candle and Dr. Michelle go directly into injury reports and then have a huge announcement at the end of the show.

  Abnormal Entertainment Fantasy Football injuries discussed:

- RGIII

- Andre Johnson

- Malcom Floyd

- Amendola, Sanchez both with torn labias

- Ray Rice

- Reggie Bush

- Randall Cobb and why the biceps muscle is not important.

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Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 82: Rigatoni Bolognese

Leo is back, and a heavy slate of football talk is on tap. First up is a rapid fire-style segment where Leo decides which fantasy football team names are better. Next, the guys go over Week 1's biggest storylines and then turn their attention to Week 2's picks and analysis. And of course, a visit into the Lion's Den must be made.

The other huge part of this week's installment is the culmination of the Third Quarter of the Sandusky Award. Find out which names make the final debate list and, ultimately, who takes home the hardware.

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Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 81: 1.21 JJ Watts

With Leo just starting his new gig, Tony has to fly solo this week. He starts with more fantasy football talk, and the List segment throws out some of the best fantasy football team names of the year.

After that there's a heavy focus on Week 1 of the NFL season. Tony reveals his own picks for each game, as well as those of The Lion. Tony makes a foray into the Lion's Den, where he has 3 picks, and Leo has 4. You'll hear what the NCAA has in common with Derrick Rose, and you'll also hear the final Sandusky Award of the Third Quarter.

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Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 80: A Very Penis Heavy League

In Leo's stead, Tony welcomes Abnormal Entertainment's own Kevin Moyers to the show to talk fantasy football. They start with a breakdown of all of the teams in the Abnormal league, which include some very interesting names.

Tony brings two lists to the table. First, fantasy players that you want to avoid. After that, he lists players you should target, including one that Kevin loves for this season.

Tony runs Kevin through some Rapid Fire questions, and then they introduce this week's competitors for the Sandusky Award. To end the show, Kevin's daughter Casey gives her picks for NFL division winners and her choice to win the Superbowl.

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Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 79: NFC Preview

Last week it was the AFC; this time, we preview the NFC. Of course, you'll get analysis, predictions, and fantasy football nuggets of wisdom that you won't find anywhere else.

Bookending the NFC preview is a Pussification Of America segment and the Jerry Sandusky Award. Leo is so angry at the top of the show that he had to talk Pussification, and he's also angry during the Sandusky. Hey, he's an angry Russian Jew. You know you love it!

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Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 78: AFC Preview

The NFL regular season is drawing near, and this week comes the preview of the AFC, with the NFC to follow next week. You'll hear what the guys think the complete order of finish in each division will be, some fantasy football tidbits, and which 6 teams will make the AFC playoffs.

Leo manages to squeeze in at least a couple of gambling recommendations before it's all over, and you know we can't produce a show that doesn't include another Jerry Sandusky Award!

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Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 77: 77 Jeans

The guys recall a rather odd streak that occurred during their high school years, and it involves the number 77. Then a discussion ensues about Russia and its terrible gay rights record, particularly as it relates to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

Other topics touched on: more injuries in NFL training camps, an NFL player being the subject of this week's Pussification segment, the Biogenesis saga and A-Fraud, the continuing great play of the Dodgers, and an extremely strange strikeout from the world of minor league baseball. There's also the Lion's Den and the Sandusky Award, of course.

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Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 76: Chunky Peanut Butter

On the docket this week is discussion about the MLB Trade Deadline, the Biogenesis scandal, important injuries already in NFL training camps, and Riley Cooper dropping an N-bomb.

With Cooper's fau paus, the guys bring you the 10 most hated people in sports for the List segment. Leo breaks down NFL team odds to win their respective divisions in the Lion's Den, and Tony has his thoughts as well. Finally, find out who takes home the Sandusky Award among choices of idiocy, uncleanliness, and depravity.

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Unprotected Sports: Round 75: Philsy

There are a lot of big stories to cover this week, and in the middle of the show, The Godfather stops by to discuss Phil Mickelson's Open Championship victory. Father and son discuss how Phil was able to win, what his place in golf history is now, and how Tiger failed yet again. You'll also get the Godfather's perspective on the death of boxer Emile Griffith, a closeted gay athlete from back in the day.

The big stories that Tony and The Lion cover for you include the Ryan Braun suspension and what might happen to A-Fraud, a strange contract involving new Clipper J.J. Redick, a big contract for Boston's Dustin Pedroia, and RGIII being cleared for training camp.

In addition, we visit the Lion's Den, we have an MLB pitcher who is the subject of this week's Pussification segment, and we have another country that is up for a Sandusky award.

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Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 74: Houston, You Have A Problem

The guys are back, and up for discussion this week is the conclusion of the Dwightmare. Tony doesn't think his decision to join the Rockets was all about winning, but will Leo agree? They also talk about which NBA teams they think are best suited for a run at the NBA title next season.

With the recently-concluded MLB All-Star Game, the guys unveil a combination Time Machine/List segment, where the top 10 most memorable MLB All-Star games are discussed. Find out which game Leo decides to hear a clip from.

Other topics include the British Open (which is already underway), Andy Murray winning Wimbledon, and the Dodgers ending the first half on a high note. There's also another live horse racing wager during the Lion's Den.

Finally, there are two weeks' worth of Sandusky awards to give out, and with the George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin case wrapped up, you know the guys have thoughts on that!

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Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 73: Famous Amos

Tony and Leo wish you all a great holiday weekend! Topics on the table this week include the Dwightmare and other NBA free agency news, Brad Stevens leaving Butler to coach the Celtics, Aaron Hernandez getting deeper in shit, Joey Chestnut downing hot dogs, the Dodgers finally going on a hot streak, and an update on the happenings at Wimbledon.

Speaking of Wimbledon, the Time Machine relives some of the greatest Wimbledon finals in history. And during the Sandusky, find out which guy reverses course on his opinion of the Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman case.

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Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 71: MVPuig

The talk centers on the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals at the top of the show, where the guys wonder if LeBron can dig the Heat out of a series deficit and if the Boston Bruins can sustain their "team of destiny" vibe. The Lion's Den focuses on NFL futures bets, as the guys opine which teams stand out as far as good bets to make on projected win totals for the upcoming season. There's more Yasiel Puig talk, a top 10 List featuring the best active athletes who have never won a championship, and at the end of the show, find out who ends up winning the Second Quarter Jerry Sandusky Award.

You also won't want to miss The Godfather, as he makes an appearance in the middle of the show. Father and son give you their thoughts on the U.S. Open at Merion, taking place this weekend. Find out which golfers they like to contend on a unique course, and where it might be smartest to place your wagers.

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Unprotected Sports: Injury Bonus Segment 6/13/13

House, a Physical Therapist and strength and conditioning specialist who works with several major league pitchers, is a special guest.  The Candle and House talk pitching mechanics and her job affiliated with the Oakland As.

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Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 70: Rapid Fire Solitaire

Tony goes mostly solo this week and starts the show by recounting a story of how he once met Deacon Jones, an all-time NFL great, who died this week at the age of 74. Then it's time for the first female correspondent ever during Fresh Meat From The Streets, as Rochelle Taylor joins Tony to discuss not only the Seattle sports scene, but her beloved Yankees as well. She even throws some hockey knowledge at you.

Tony has the NBA and MLB talk du jour, including bets you can make for the NBA Finals and the Dodgers' call up of Yasiel Puig, and then he embarks on a Rapid Fire segment where he questions...himself. Lastly, find out who wins the final Sandusky Award of the second quarter.

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Unprotected Sports: Injury Bonus Segment 6/5/13

Dr. Michelle and The Candle discuss Dwayne Wade and their differing opinions on his knee pain.

They call Grandma to get a different perspective, and she discusses her arthritis related knee pain.

Kemp's hamstring is also a topic.

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Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 69: Shoot Em In The Face!

The guys discuss their trip to Phoenix at the top of the show, and they let you know why Leo's Lair will soon be taking over as the most popular thing to do at parties. Then they transition into talking about the NBA and NHL playoffs. They give you their thoughts on what will happen with the Heat-Pacers series, how the Spurs were able to make another title run, and why Tony is elated--and Leo deflated--with the results of the NHL Western Conference semifinals.

You truly won't want to miss a Time Machine segment that presents you with a topic that you wouldn't think would make a sports show, but we promise entertainment value here. And, as always, tune in for another Sandusky award filled with mayhem and idiocy.

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Phoenix Comicon 2013: Unprotected Action

Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 68
Bank On Action: Episode 43

Tony Hughes and Leo "The Lion" Varshavsky from Unprotected Sports and Taylor Made and Masked Blogster from Bank On Action record live at Phoenix Comicon.

They talk terrible wrestling gimmicks, NFL predictions for 2013, MMA, and sports gambling with a live Lion's Den.

Each of the guys picks a lifetime Sandusky Award nominee, and the audience gets to pick the winner.

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Unprotected Sports with Tony and The Lion: Round 67: Fresh Meat From The Streets

In an Unprotected Sports first, Bay Area correspondent Nathan Peters joins the guys and discusses Bay Area sports with a first-hand knowledge and perspective. Find out Nathan's thoughts on Golden State's playoff run and what the future holds for the Dubs, how the Giants can continue to win, and which team is still king in the region.

With counselor Nathan gone, the guys hit on more NBA playoffs talk, and Tony isn't done bashing Derrick Rose. There's also puck talk, with Tony's LA Kings and Leo's Detroit Red Wings still in the hunt.

A B-movie actress is the subject of this week's Pussification topic, and Leo brings you another live horse racing wager in the Lion's Den. Last but not least, someone tries to exploit a recent tragedy in the Sandusky Award.

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Abnormal Entertainment returns to Phoenix Comicon!

Abnormal Entertainment will be scattered throughout Phoenix Comicon this year recording live podcasts. Come out and see your favorite podcasts in a series of mash-up shows. Check out the schedule below, and come out to see us! Click the image for tickets and info.

- Thursday, May 23 in Room 228A from 10:30p to 11:30p: Put It Together, Myriads of Thought and Talk Zebra get together for a live podcast.

- Friday, May 24 in Room 232A from 7:30p to 8:30p: Bank On Action and Unprotected Sports talk all avenues of sports entertainment in a live podcast.

- Friday, May 24 in Room 232A from 8:30p to 9:30p: Raise Your Spirits, From The Underground and Cinema Head Cheese combine for a live podcast.

- Saturday, May 25 in Room 228A from 10:30p to 11:30p: Brian and Jacob from The Gorram Nerd Hour will screen their short comedic horror film Lepus and host a panel with the cast and crew. The film features Taylor Made and Masked Blogster from Bank On Action.

- Sunday, May 26 in Room 228A from 4:00p to 5:00p: Cinema Head Cheese, The Gorram Nerd Hour and The Atomic Fallout Society give a Phoenix Comicon wrap-up in live podcast form.

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