We kick off the episode with a look back at Steve Spurrier's comical tenure as a head coach in the NFL (0:51). Next, Gabe Mirabelli previews the NFC and AFC Championship Games in Vegas Corner (27:37). And then, Hannah makes her feature segment debut as she joins the show to discuss the television powerhouse that is "The Bachelor" on ABC (46:25).
This Week's Menu of On-Demand Audio:
Cavalcade of Sound (0:01-0:50)
Opening Monologue (0:51-27:36)
-Market Shoutouts and Table Setting
-My Article on Urban Meyer Coming to Northeast Florida (www.shaneparnellmcgrath.com)
-The Contrast Between Meyer and Steve Spurrier
-A Look Back at Spurrier's Comical Tenure as a Head Coach in the NFL:
*Spurrier Takes the Washington Job in 2002 (with a 5-Year, $25 Million Contract)
*Draft Day Helicopter Ride
*Running Up the Score During the Preseason in Osaka
*Wondering about Special Fields for the Offense and Defense
*The Perils of Practicing in Sleet
*A Beautiful Night to Throw the Ball
*Team Ownership and Danny Wuerffel
*No Reasons for Fan Optimism
*The Magnum Opus: "5-11, not very good!"
-Episode Preview
Vegas Corner with Gabe Mirabelli (27:37-46:24)
-Bill Parcells on the Postseason
-Reviewing Gabe's Success Last Week (3-1, Now 5-2-1 Overall in the Playoffs)
-Gabe's Picks for the NFC and AFC Championship Games
-My Pick of the Week
Hannah McGrath Interview (46:25-1:26:57)
-Seinfeld Explains the Role of Alcohol in Dating
-Guest Intro
-Hannah is Thrilled to be on the Show
-Hannah's Time to Shine
-Her History as a Bachelor TV Fan
-Her History of Coercing Me to Watch the Show
-Why has The Bachelor been So Successful?
-Theories for why Contestants Become Emotionally Invested Early in Each Season
-The Pitfalls of the Opening Cocktail Party
-Reasons People Apply to be Contestants on the Show
-The Odds of Finding Love on a TV Show
-What Portion of The Bachelor is Totally Contrived?
-The Role that Alcohol Plays on the Show
-Are the Contestants Always Mindful of the Cameras?
-Best and Worst Bachelors through the Years
-The Odyssey of Ross Jirgl
-Hannah's Strategy Guide for Future Bachelor Contestants
-How Does Each Season's Villain Develop?
-Thoughts on the Show's Informant Culture
-Internet Spoilers
-The Bachelor's New Approach to Travel
-Thoughts on Chris Harrison
-Strategies for the Draft
-Pregnancy Update!
Even in the Cold, a Young Bills Fan in Buffalo Loves Chick-Fil-A (1:26:58-1:27:15)
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