The Off-Balance Three

OB3 Ep 15 - American Luminaries with Mike Simpson

Mike Simpson is a writer and contributor to Crooked Scoreboard. Earlier this week, he authored a piece about the late Muhammad Ali: "Muhammad Ali: All That’s Left Behind Is An Empty Space." Here's an excerpt:
“If we are to assume Muhammad Ali’s legacy is something larger than boxing–if we are to assume his legacy is tied directly to his commitment to human rights, and to the sacrifices he made in order to pursue them, and his commitment to living a reasonably just life–I’m stuck wondering out loud if we can find any tangible proof that his legacy has meant anything to us at all.”
In this episode of the podcast, we invite Mike to elaborate on his Ali thoughts, and explore the greater societal implications of the luminary's legacy...
And then we cut it with the serious stuff and discuss Larry the Cable Guy, bad tweets, and the anatomy of joke-writing.
Other topics on the docket:
Who the hell needs a ballgame when you've got a luxury suite? The art of being neighborly: How to coexist with your neighbors so that they don't set their sprinklers to douse your firewood. J.R. Smith is crowdfunding a reality series on Kickstarter... and he's doing it during the NBA Finals. Is that all ball or flagrant foul?Aaron Hodges vs. Mike Simpson. Two men enter, one man leaves totally burnt over Larry the Cable Guy.
These topics, as well as other topics not totally unlike them, on this episode of The Off-Balance Three! 
Follow Mike Simpson at @HFMike
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The Off-Balance Three are Aaron Hodges, Bryan Miller, and Geoff Young.
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OB3 Ep 14 - Lucas Hubbard Goes Camel Racing? You Betcha!

Every day is Hump Day when you're covering the Dubai Camel Race! 
This week, we invite Crooked Scoreboard contributor Lucas Hubbard to discuss his recent article about camel racing in Dubai, where the race track is massive and the jockeys are robots. Really.  
Lucas also takes some time to muse upon the plight of said camels:
“I wonder what camels think of other horses. If it’s something they strive to be or if that’s just beyond the reach of what they could ever hope to be.”
This particular musing, as well as other musings not unlike it, on this episode of The Off-Balance Three! 
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The Off-Balance Three are Aaron Hodges, Bryan Miller, and Geoff Young.
Follow The Off-Balance Three on Twitter @OB3PlaceToBe
Follow Aaron Hodges on Twitter @AaronHodges
Follow Bryan Miller on Twitter at @realbryanmiller
Follow Geoff Young on Twitter at @_GeoffYoung
Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes.
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OB3 - Ep 13 - What's Worse? Our 1st AOL Screen Names or The Binghamton Mets Proposed Name Changes?

You've got questions. We've got answers. Among them are:
What was your 1st AOL screen name?
Are millennials the new hipsters?
Is NHL ’94 the best hockey video game?
On "All Ball Or Flagrant Foul?", we cover: 
The Miami Marlins are suing season-ticket holders for breach of contract
The Binghamton Mets let their fans vote on the team’s new name. But wait 'til you hear the choices
 
We introduce a new segment: "Play, Coach, Kill" 
Johnny Manziel, Josh Gordon, Ricky Williams
Jon Gruden, Charles Barkley, Mark Cuban
Richard Sherman, Deion Sanders, Josh Norman
Aaron Hernandez, Rae Carruth, OJ Simpson
Save Bryan’s hometown comedy club! Acme Comedy Co

OB3 - Episode 12 - Matteson Perry, StubHub, & Rugby Players Who Can't Cut It In The NFL

Matteson Perry joins the crew on some All Ball or Flagrant Foul action and to pimp his new book, Available: A Memoir of Heartbreak, Hookups, Love & Brunch
Also covered:
Rougned Odor's Suspension
Kyle Lowry Throwing Shade At LeBron
Philadelphia 76ers team up with StubHub
Jarryd Hayne retires from the NFL. What's that mean for rugby players trying to make it in the NFL?

OB3 - Episode 11 - Bryce Harper Walks Alone As An Undercover Canadian

We play All Ball or Flagrant Foul and Would You Rather, hitting topics all over the map:
Dwyane Wade getting shots up during the Canadian National Anthem
Are 3 overtimes too many for a hockey game?
Tom Brady is selling a "nutritional manual" for $200
Ian Eagle and Brent Barry have a Pearl Jam reference battle
And Aaron becomes an undercover Canadian at the Miami Heat-Raptors game. 

OB3 - Episode 10 - Why Baseball? Why Now?

A most marvelous podcast
In All Ball or Flagrant Foul, we tackle: 
President Obama's Sports Jokes at the White House Correspondents Dinner
Chris Bosh's Battle With Blood Clots And The Miami Heat
The Replay Rule in Baseball
The NBA's Transparency in Reviewing Referee's Mistakes
And Geoff Young does his best to convince Bryan Miller to care about baseball

OB3 - Episode 9 - Sketchy Guitar Instructors Drink Lemonade With Jake Arrieta In Jail

Your mom's favorite sports comedy trio is back with another rousing edition of The Off-Balance Three
Among the topics discussed during the All Ball or Flagrant Foul segment are:
A fan running on the field to celebrate Jake Arrieta's no-hitter.
Deflategate Is Back!
Mark Cuban says Russell Westbrook is not a superstar.
The Atlanta Braves aren't happy with the condition of their field.
Steve Kerr wins Coach of the Year. Does he deserve it?
 
 
 

OB3 - Season 2 Premiere - Bryan Miller & Geoff Young play "All Ball Or Flagrant Foul?"

It's a brand new season of The Off-Balance Three. We traverse through treacherous topics like Rex Ryan introducing Donald Trump at a campaign rally, The US Women's National Team suing for equal pay, Kobe's farewell speech, and more. 
Geoff Young and Bryan Miller appear courtesy of bananas. Eat them and you'll grow strong. 

OB3 - Ep 7 - Bryan Miller, Minnesota & Bill Hicks

Comedian Bryan Miller joins Aaron on episode 7 of The Off Balance Three. Follow Bryan on twitter @BMilllerComedy

OB3 - Ep 6 - Steve Varley & Quinton Hill

Episode 6 finds Aaron dicussing the newest global superstar, Raz Cohen, a shirtless sensation hailing from Israel who challenges professional basketball players to 1 on 1 battles for money.  
Steve Varley and Quinton Hill join in in the fun which includes a conversation about the new NFL rules, Krysten Ritter, the YES Network money grab and PR smear campaign against cable providers. 
Also mentioned......Nate Robinson, Eric Decker, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Brandon Marshall, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Bulls, Derek Rose, Jerry Rice and more
Music by Quinton aka Logan X - Follow him on twitter for updates on his latest project "Weapon X" 
Follow Steve on Twitter and Listen to The Steve Varley Show