D.K. Metcalf’s Antarctica Conspiracy, Travis Kelce’s Ponzi Scheme & The Carrot Top Sex Tape — Episode 627

# The Baller Lifestyle Podcast — Episode 627 **Brian Beckner and Ed Daly are back for Episode 627 of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast!** ## EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS **00:00 — Welcome to Episode 627** Brian and Ed kick things off with Patreon plugs, listener contact information and a discussion about Ed finally getting cleared by his doctor to resume physical activity. **06:00 — The Gym Playlist From Hell** Ed encounters a fellow apartment-gym resident blasting The Police while working out. Brian and Ed debate gym etiquette, loud grunting and the bizarre things people do when they think nobody is watching. **13:00 — Brian's Costco Narration Problem** Brian discovers that, without headphones, he apparently narrates his entire Costco shopping trip out loud. **17:00 — The HOA Loud-Noise Complaint** Brian reveals the story of an HOA complaint involving noises coming from his apartment — and the awkward aftermath with his neighbor. **25:00 — Helicopter Traffic Reports: Do We Still Need Them?** Ed questions why television stations still use helicopters for traffic reports in the age of smartphones, GPS and real-time traffic apps. **32:00 — Local News and the Comfort of Knowing Someone Is Live** Brian explains why he used to leave local news playing in the background — and remembers a longtime local news anchor with an unforgettable cough. ## R.I.P. SEGMENT **38:00 — Gloria Steinem** The hosts discuss the longtime feminist activist and writer. **40:00 — Tim Curry** A look back at Tim Curry's memorable film and television career, including *Home Alone 2*, *Clue*, *Rocky Horror* and *Congo*. **43:00 — Barry Melrose** Brian and Ed remember the legendary hockey coach and ESPN analyst — and, naturally, his spectacular mullet. **46:00 — Matt Suhey** A tribute to the Chicago Bears fullback and member of the legendary 1985 Bears. **48:00 — JP Morgan & The Gong Show** The hosts remember the *Gong Show* panelist and discuss the bizarre television culture of the 1970s. **51:00 — Other Notable Passings** The R.I.P. segment continues with a wide-ranging list of entertainers, athletes, writers and other notable figures. **58:00 — The Tiny Influencer Story** The hosts discuss the tragic story of influencer Eko Tiny Yebiribo and a fatal medical complication during cosmetic surgery. **1:02:00 — The Royal Family Nobody Knows** The death of Norway's King Harald leads to a conversation about European monarchies and Brian's experience working for a Danish shipping company. **1:05:00 — Duncan Sheik** A quick tribute to the singer-songwriter behind “Barely Breathing.” **1:07:00 — Presley Gerber** The hosts discuss the death of Cindy Crawford's son at age 27. **1:09:00 — More R.I.P. Headlines** Brian and Ed continue through the week's collection of notable deaths, including athletes, entertainers and media personalities. **1:17:00 — The R. Budd Dwyer Memory** A disturbing childhood memory leads Brian and Ed into a discussion about infamous televised suicide footage and the lasting impact of seeing something traumatic on television. # SPORTS **1:21:00 — Milton Bradley Is Back** Former MLB outfielder Milton Bradley becomes the subject of the latest sports gossip, leading to plenty of jokes about his name, career and infamous temper. **1:28:00 — Lamar Odom Enters the Conversation** The hosts discuss the latest bizarre celebrity relationship headline involving Lamar Odom. **1:32:00 — D.K. Metcalf and Antarctica** D.K. Metcalf's reported conspiracy-theory beliefs lead Brian and Ed down a rabbit hole involving Antarctica, Atlantis and Flat Earth theories. **1:40:00 — The Antarctica Ice Wall** Brian and Ed attempt to figure out what Flat Earthers actually believe is beyond the alleged Antarctic ice wall. **1:46:00 — Eric Musselman vs. the Metal Detector Guy** A USC basketball photo shoot turns into an argument with a beach metal detectorist — and Brian and Ed debate whether the treasure hunter was looking for treasure or attention. **1:52:00 — Are Metal-Detecting Influencers Actually Finding Anything?** The conversation expands into *Storage Wars*, *Pawn Stars* and the suspicion that reality television has to manufacture the good stuff. **1:57:00 — Travis Kelce and the Ponzi Scheme** The hosts discuss reports involving Travis Kelce and a financial scheme. **2:01:00 — Brian Spots Dax Shepard at Dodger Stadium** Brian tells the story of spotting Dax Shepard sitting behind home plate — and being surprised by just how jacked the actor/podcaster is. **2:06:00 — Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley** The hosts discuss reports surrounding Rodgers' former relationship and the strange phenomenon of celebrities publicly discussing their exes after moving on. # LISTENER MAIL & VOICEMAILS **2:11:00 — The Official Baller Lifestyle Bowling Correspondent** A listener checks in about his newfound bowling obsession and asks about getting his own bowling ball. **2:16:00 — Two-Handed Bowling** Brian and Ed debate the two-handed bowling technique and whether a bowler even needs a thumb hole. **2:19:00 — The Underwear Debate** Brian explains his longtime decision to go commando, while Ed has a very different philosophy. **2:23:00 — The Infamous Zipper Story** The conversation returns to one of Brian's most uncomfortable wardrobe malfunctions. **2:27:00 — Happy Labor Day** A listener weighs in on Target, corporate identity and whether large companies actually stand for anything. **2:31:00 — YouTube TV, Jon Stewart and Dynamic Pricing** Brian and Ed discuss corporations, changing prices and the increasingly personalized world of online pricing. **2:36:00 — Ticketmaster Won't Let Brian Sell His Tickets** Brian tells the story of buying tickets to see Sturgill Simpson, attempting to sell two of them and discovering the bizarre limitations surrounding ticket transfers. **2:41:00 — Why The Baller Lifestyle Podcast Is Different** A listener praises Brian and Ed for the show's genuine, unfiltered style. **2:44:00 — The “Gay Was Straight” Running Joke** G Fish sends in evidence documenting Jay Stewart's long-running Matt Gay Twitter joke. **2:48:00 — Norm Macdonald and the Art of Repetition** Brian and Ed explain why an intentionally unfunny joke can become funny through sheer repetition. **2:51:00 — That's It for the Regular Show** Brian and Ed wrap up the non-Patreon portion of Episode 627 and tease the ridiculous stories waiting behind the Patreon paywall. # PATREON BONUS SEGMENT **2:52:00 — The Patreon Show Begins** The show transitions into the Patreon-exclusive non-sports segment. **2:53:00 — The Miniature Donkey Incident** A bizarre Georgia story involving a miniature donkey, police and an angry crowd kicks off the bonus material. **2:58:00 — Brian Gets a Traffic Ticket** Brian tells the story of getting pulled over for making a right turn on red and questions whether the officer had jurisdiction. **3:05:00 — Ricky Springfield: Singer, Songwriter... Vietnam Veteran?** The hosts discuss Rick Springfield's story about his experiences entertaining troops during the Vietnam War. **3:12:00 — “Ricky Springfield, He's a Buddy of Mine”** Naturally, Brian and Ed work the *Boogie Nights* reference into the conversation. **3:15:00 — The Carrot Top Sex Tape Story** A bizarre story involving Carrot Top, an alleged sex tape and an extortion claim becomes the next major topic. **3:22:00 — Carrot Top's Vegas Residency** The hosts discuss the comedian's long-running Las Vegas career and the strange circumstances surrounding the story. **3:27:00 — Wheel of Fortune Announcer Caught Watching Disturbing Content** Brian and Ed discuss the bizarre airline incident involving a television personality and what passengers can see on one another's screens. **3:34:00 — The Family Dog Story** A disturbing Florida criminal case leads to one of the wildest discussions of the episode. **3:40:00 — More Non-Sports Headlines** The Patreon segment continues with strange news stories, celebrity scandals and Brian and Ed's completely unfiltered reactions. **3:50:00 — Closing Out Episode 627** Brian and Ed wrap up another episode of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast. * * * ### Subscribe & Support **Listen to The Baller Lifestyle Podcast:** theballerlifestyle.com **Join the Patreon:** patreon.com/theballerlifestylepodcast Get bonus episodes, **Bonus Bri**, exclusive content and more. **Email the show:** [mailbag@theballerlifestyle.com](mailto:mailbag@theballerlifestyle.com) **Leave a voicemail:** 949-464-TBLS ### Keywords The Baller Lifestyle Podcast, Brian Beckner, Ed Daly, sports comedy podcast, comedy podcast, sports podcast, MLB, NFL, NBA, D.K. 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