The Garbage Time Podcast With Katie Nolan

In Episode 53 of the Garbage Time podcast, Katie Nolan welcomes Good Morning Football’s Nate Burleson to give her some great inside football insight to help her Fade That Pick. Nate talks the genius of Belichick (9:58), coming back from a similar injury as Jimmy G (11:42), and making a career of being a WR2 (13:36). They discuss Cousins (27:47) and Rodgers (34:50) recent performances, as well as the recent media attention for Kaepernick (36:43) and Sharper (39:20). Nate analyzes AP’s battle with Father Time (19:09) and Josh Norman’s battle with OBJ and the Giants receiving squad (25:54). He also makes some picks of his own: his fave WR right now (41:45), fave baby-faced clutch QB (43:26), and fave pancake place (47:48).

In Episode 52 of the Garbage Time podcast, Katie Nolan updates listeners on how many fans have found Big Papi's bench in Central Park so far (01:36), along with another hint on where to find it (03:32). After reviewing Past Katie's appearance on GT to discuss the ESPN Fantasy app crashing over the weekend (04:26), Fade That Pick returns! Producer Matt is back on the podcast to discuss the Jets/Bills (9:55) and lap band solidarity between Rex and Rob Ryan (13:15). Then, they preview the Dolphins/Patriots (18:12) and Cowboys/Redskins (27:20) games. Finally, Katie answers the hardest #JunkMail question of all time by choosing what beers would go in her ideal six-pack.

In Ep. 51 of the Garbage Time Podcast, Katie Nolan updates listeners on Big Papi's Central Park bench (2:28) and gives a hint on where to find it (4:22). Then she talks GT's NFL Bingo game (5:00) and Tim Tebow's baseball career (7:55). Then, Fade That Pick returns! Katie and Producer Matt preview Panthers/Broncos (14:47), Cowboys/Giants (19:55) including the latest on Odell Beckham and Lena Dunham, and Patriots/Cardinals (32:39). Then, Katie talks about her fantasy football team in #Junkmail (36:30).

Katie Nolan shares her thoughts on watching The Olympics (5:40 mark), and chats with Kay Adams about her new show “Good Morning Football” on NFL Network (17:10) before diving into fantasy football draft prep. Kay gives advice on draft day strategy (28:00), whether you should really take Antonio Brown with the #1 pick (30:50), whether you should draft Gronk or wait on TE (36:15), which rookie she thinks will have a better year than Ezekiel Elliott (39:40), who will be this year’s Devonta Freeman (43:00), where to draft Tom Brady (45:00), who she’s targeting and avoiding at each position (46:30), thoughts on naming your team (55:40), and Kay’s answers to The Garbage Ten (57:05). Plus, in this week’s #JunkMail, which Olympic sports would Katie be the best and worst at (1:08:30)?

Katie Nolan breaks down the finale of The Bachelorette (2:10 mark), and chats with Jonah Keri about his busy schedule working for CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, and Nerdist (27:55), getting his start as a baseball writer (35:25), how Bill Simmons’ dad played a role in getting him hired at Grantland (40:45), how he found out about Grantland being shut down (42:15), interviewing Bill Walton, Shaq, and Keith Olbermann on his podcast (49:00), how Katie should feel about The Red Sox this year (59:45), the winners and losers of the MLB trade deadline (1:03:35), the Chris Sale jersey cutting incident (1:08:55), and Jonah’s answers to The Garbage Ten (1:14:35). Plus, in this week’s #JunkMail: Which TV show universe would you most want to live in (1:26:00)?

Katie Nolan breaks down the latest episode of The Bachelorette (2:20 mark), and chats with FS1’s Julie Stewart-Binks about the beginning of her career in London and Canada (14:30), growing up as a competitive figure skater (17:30), starting at FS1 (33:10), and sideline reporting for MLS (40:45). They also discuss the Gronk Lap Dance, including how it came about (45:00), Julie's feelings on the negative reaction to it (55:30), and Katie’s comments about it that week (1:00:00). Plus, what will it take for MLS to grow in popularity (1:17:45), and what changes would Julie make to FS1 (1:24:35)? Also, Katie reveals which game shows she’d most want to compete on in this week’s #JunkMail (1:33:10).

Katie Nolan chats with comedian Jim Norton and former UFC champ Matt Serra about their UFC Unfiltered podcast (2:15 mark), Matt’s attempt at stand-up comedy (11:25), Jim’s worse stand-up experiences (15:20), Brock Lesnar’s and Jon “Bones” Jones’ doping violations (19:25), UFC being sold (28:25), Chris Weidman (31:35), CM Punk (33:10), Conor McGregor (37:30), Ronda Rousey (39:05), and Ariel Helwani (42:30). Plus, Jim’s answer to FMK: Dana White, Matt Serra, Joe Rogan (45:35).

In this bonus Tuesday podcast, Katie Nolan recaps her week in San Diego for the MLB All-Star Game (1:00 mark), her missed opportunity to meet Rob Ryan (9:05), and breaks down this week's episode of The Bachelorette, including her take on the Jordan Rodgers-Aaron Rodgers relationship (19:30).

Katie Nolan breaks down the latest episode of The Bachelorette, and chats with comedian Wyatt Cenac about writing letters to Lorne Michaels to get an internship at SNL (29:00 mark), fighting Norm Macdonald (39:10), the audition process at The Daily Show (47:45), moving to NYC with no money (54:30), going back for Jon Stewart’s final show (1:02:15), why he doesn’t watch The Daily Show anymore (1:09:15), and what to expect from his new show, Night Train on Seeso (1:11:15). Plus, egg power rankings in this week’s #JunkMail (1:16:40).

Katie Nolan discusses the opening to this week’s Garbage Time (2:00 mark), LeBron and the Cavs' title win (5:55), this week’s episode of The Bachelorette (15:30), and chats with The Bachelorette’s Jordan Rodgers about what he knew about JoJo before the show (22:45), how it’s possible to fall in love with someone you just met on a TV show (25:00), what the guys do all day when they’re not on a date (28:05), whether he was friends with the guys he was competing with (29:00), what he really thinks of Chad (34:10), being accused of not being there for “the right reasons” (37:20), his career as an NFL Quarterback (42:30), and his “complicated” relationship with his brother, Aaron Rodgers (51:35). Plus, booze cruise vehicle power rankings in this week’s #JunkMail (1:01:15).

Katie Nolan chats with HBO’s Bill Simmons about doing press for his new show (2:00 mark), how he’s done talking about ESPN (5:20), the promos for Any Given Wednesday (13:00), the show’s format (17:00), how he remembers Game of Thrones’ characters (18:15), which shows he studied to prepare for his (29:25), what his week looks like filming the show (37:15), why he wants to do TV (42:45), his goal to become Regis (47:35), launching The Ringer (52:50), the evolution and end of Grantland (53:50), and what he thinks his biggest weakness is (1:05:10). Plus, James “Baby Doll” Dixon chimes in with his Garbage Ten answer of what his final meal would be (1:17:20).

Katie Nolan discusses the NBA Finals (2:30 mark) and the latest episodes of The Bachelorette (6:05), and chats with MLB Network’s Robert Flores about how he got his start in broadcasting (16:10), getting fired for cursing on air (18:00), getting hired at ESPN (25:55), learning to deal with the politics there (30:15), competitiveness between ESPN talent (35:20), his relationship with Stephen A. Smith (38:50), taking an on-air shot at “First Take” (41:25), being a part of the experiment with the midnight SportsCenter (52:15), finding out he was off that show from a Richard Deitsch tweet (57:10), the recent talent exodus from ESPN (1:01:15), the biggest differences between ESPN and his new gig at MLB Network (1:03:10), and how he feels about ESPN covering WWE (1:06:25). Plus, Chex Mix power rankings and soup talk in this week’s #JunkMail (1:12:05).

Katie Nolan discusses the latest episode of "The Bachelorette" to defend Chad (2:55 mark), and chats with Brian Scalabrine about his nicknames (27:00), what to expect in the NBA Finals (33:10), which players need to step up for their teams (36:45), whether Steph Curry is now the face of the league (42:00), how other players in the league feel about him (44:05), how Steph and Klay play so well together (46:00), what it was like coaching Steph (55:30), playing with Kevin Garnett (57:00), why Paul Pierce is the most underrated player in the history of the NBA (58:45), Rajon Rondo’s competitiveness (1:00:55), and where Kevin Durant will end up (1:04:00). Plus, in this week’s #JunkMail: Who would win in a fight between cereal mascots (1:19:20)?

Katie Nolan discusses Garbage Time’s coverage of the Scripps National Spelling Bee (2:10 mark), the NBA and NHL Playoffs (13:15), and chats with NFL Offensive Lineman, Willie Colon about his time at Hofstra (19:35), whether or not he’s retiring (25:25), if he thinks Ryan Fitzpatrick will sign with the Jets (28:50), if Geno Smith can be a great quarterback and team leader (29:55), the problem with young players in the league (31:45), his embarrassing rookie initiation moment with the Steelers (33:40), his awkward meeting with Nick Saban (37:20), his feelings on Rex Ryan (40:00), how often offensive linemen get away with holding (45:40), what really goes on in NFL pile ups (47:40), smack talk at the line (50:10), attending NFL Broadcast Boot Camp (55:15), his thoughts on Brandon Marshall (1:01:55), and watching fellow Hofstra alum Chris Weidman defeat Anderson Silva (1:02:50). Plus french fry power rankings in this week’s #JunkMail (1:09:00).

Katie Nolan talks about her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live (2:50 mark), and chats with LA Clippers guard, JJ Redick about being the first NBA player with his own podcast (8:25), his favorite episodes so far (12:10), his dream guests (15:20), his watch collecting hobby (16:50), being hated during his Duke career (22:10), how he was “sort of a prick” during his time there (23:40), the most clever JJ-bashing he noticed (28:35), whether he bought into his critics when he entered the NBA (31:30), what really went down the night DeAndre Jordan resigned with the Clippers (34:30), his contribution to that night’s Emoji War (36:50), whether there’s a disconnect between Chris Paul and his teammates (38:40), the Blake Griffin-Equipment Manager fight (39:55), how the team dealt with Chris and Blake’s injuries during the Portland series (42:45), who will win the NBA Championship (45:20), and who deserved to win MVP (46:55). Plus, pretzel power rankings in this week’s #JunkMail (52:30).

Katie Nolan gives a play-by-play account of her Emmy Award winning night (00:30 mark), and chats with comedian Michael Ian Black about his distinct comedic voice (31:25), how his sketch comedy group The State came together (32:50), their show on MTV (35:30), his favorite State sketches (36:25), what he gets recognized for the most (40:00), the TV project he’s the proudest of (42:35), dealing with his shows being canceled (43:50), a big mistake he made in his career (49:45), the best and worst advice he’s ever received (50:30), his presence on twitter (52:20), performing stand up (54:40), and why he hates super hero movies (1:10:20). Plus, in this week’s #JunkMail: Would you rather vote for Donald Trump in private, or wear a Greg Hardy jersey in public? (1:13:20).

Katie Nolan shares behind the scenes stories of Garbage Time’s Season 3 premiere, including the making of the Lemonade video (3:50 mark), and the David Ortiz Central Park bench gift (12:40). She also weighs in on the officiating in the Spurs-Thunder series (15:55), and chats with 670 The Score’s Julie DiCaro about how the #MoreThanMean video came about (23:00), her feelings on the reaction to it (27:40), how she deals with hateful internet comments (34:25), her career shift from practicing law to covering sports (43:35), having to defend accused rapists as a public defender (45:30), the press coverage of the Patrick Kane case (48:15), and Adam Schefter and Greg Hardy (55:00).

Katie Nolan discusses Garbage Time’s return to TV next week (1:45 mark), the Julie DiCaro / Sarah Spain #MoreThanMean video (4:05), and makes some tough choices in this week’s Pick Your Poison (5:55). Which gets the higher priority on your DVR: Conor McGregor doing local media interviews, or a sports comedy show other than Garbage Time (Bill Simmons’ “Any Given Wednesday” / “Rob Riggle’s Sportsbook”) (6:50)? Who would you mute on social media first: Drake, for his Paul George instagram post, or University of Washington for their “Do’s and Don’ts" for cheerleader tryouts facebook post (17:30)? And, “The Blindside” – Who should Sandra Bullock adopt: Kelly Ripa or Sam Bradford (28:00)? Plus, a Fantasy-Fantasy Draft of fruit salad in this week’s #JunkMail (36:10).

Katie Nolan chats with FOX NFL reporter Peter Schrager about all things NFL, including what the offseason is like for him and other NFL Insiders (4:05 mark), the latest on Tom Brady (6:45), and Sam Bradford (8:15), how twitter has changed the draft (10:45), who the Chargers may take with the 3rd pick (21:30), Jared Goff and Carson Wentz (25:55), why the Eagles traded up to the #2 spot (29:00), why Heisman winner Derrick Henry may fall to the 2nd or 3rd round (32:35), Ezekiel Elliot potentially ending up in Dallas (33:55), Schrager’s draft sleepers (36:00), Josh Norman signing with Washington (38:10), RGIII in Cleveland (41:10), Colin Kaepernick (43:25), Brock Osweiler (44:20), JJ Watt (46:35), Prince (48:40), and Beyonce's Lemonade (55:05).

Katie Nolan chats with Boston Red Sox Chairman, Tom Werner about overseeing the team (1:45 mark), his career as a TV Exec developing and producing shows such as Mork & Mindy, The Cosby Show, and Roseanne (4:00), reversing the curse and bringing the city together after the Boston Marathon bombing (6:00), growing up as a Yankees fan (8:15), trying to convince Whitney Houston to be one of the Cosby kids (9:05), his current co-production with LeBron James (10:20), whether he’s better at spotting TV talent or baseball talent (11:40), saving Fenway Park (15:30), Manny Ramirez (18:50), David Ortiz's final season (20:30), being considered for the Commissioner job (23:20), improving pace of play in baseball (25:00), how he feels about bat-flipping (28:00), his relationship with Bill and Hillary Clinton (30:35), purchasing Liverpool FC (31:30), being hated in San Diego when he owned the Padres (33:20), and Pablo Sandoval's weight (36:35).