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Little of Column A, Little of Column BAuthor: Will Alimonos
Little Column A, Little Column B was created on Sunday October 11, 2015 by Will Alimonos and Zach Bishop. The podcast consists of current sport topics, both professional and amateur, current media entertainment and other pop culture events. Language: en Genres: Basketball, Football, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Cruise Chaos & The League of Backups
Episode 338
Monday, 15 September, 2025
Will Alimonos and co-host Zach Bishop break down a jam-packed episode filled with wild real-life drama and football chaos. The hosts open with a bizarre cruise-ship story about Jay Zander Omar Gonzalez Diaz — a passenger who lost $16,000, jumped off the ship, was quickly retrieved by jet skis, and was found with nearly $15,000 in cash (00:00:49). That strange incident sparks a conversation about panic, poor decisions, and how cover-ups often make bad situations worse. The conversation pivots to the NFL’s injury wave and the growing “League of Backups” (00:04:49). Will and Zach discuss Joe Burrow’s season-threatening turf-toe injury (00:11:23), why the name is misleading, why teams are already leaning on backups across the league, and whether this many replacements is a fluke or an unavoidable reality of a violent game. They debate strategy vs. panic when starters go down and explore how salary caps and roster construction shape backup options. They break down specific team situations: the Dolphins/Patriots drama around Tua and team vibes (00:11:51), Buffalo as the AFC East lock, Cincinnati’s outlook without Burrow versus Minnesota with their starter out (00:23:12), Green Bay’s steady play over Cleveland (00:17:49), the Colts’ surprising early form with Daniel Jones vs. Tennessee (00:19:49), and Pittsburgh’s special-teams blunder vs. New England (00:25:13). Controversial plays like the tush-push/offsides chatter in the Rams/Eagles game also get sharp attention (00:29:35). More game talk includes Jets @ Buccaneers (00:33:20), Raiders @ Washington (00:37:25), Falcons @ Panthers (00:40:49), Texans @ Jaguars (00:46:29), Broncos @ Chargers (00:47:28), Saints @ Seahawks (00:49:05), Cowboys @ Bears (00:51:26), Cardinals @ 49ers (00:55:17), Chiefs @ Giants (00:58:02), and Lions @ Ravens (01:01:07). Will and Zach make their weekly picks and bets — Buffalo as the lock of the week, Green Bay, the Colts, and a mix of other straight-up calls. They disagree on the Bengals vs. Vikings backup battle and trade takes on the Chiefs, Cowboys, Bears, and more. The episode also includes practical fantasy talk (benching Drake London, Bijan Robinson buzz and name-pronunciation quirks) and wagering notes (anytime TD bets on Jamar Chase and Justin Jefferson, plus a Mac Jones anti-Cardinals swing). Other recurring themes: the role of special teams and kickers (big swings, clutch 60+ yard field goals, missed PAT consequences), how backups change offensive identities, and the emotional side of coaching decisions — whether to ride out the season with a struggling coach or flip regimes early. They also highlight notable individual performances (Russell Wilson’s big yardage game, standout short-term units, and Antonio Gibson’s special-teams value). The episode closes with a college-football roundup (01:04:37): Georgia’s OT win over Tennessee, Clemson’s upset, Vanderbilt surprising South Carolina, and scheduling notes now that USC is in the Big Ten (late-night kickoffs for Michigan State fans). Will and Zach tease next week’s college coverage, remind listeners to subscribe to Little of Column A, Little of Column B, and sign off after another wide-ranging, opinionated hour of sports talk and odd news. And to cap things off — a bonus NBA note on Jonathan Kaminga vs. the Warriors (01:07:35).
