INTRO (0:00 - 10:09) - boys back in the Silver Lake studio for 100 - enemy of the pod Josh is here! - Pokemon meat C.O. MAILBAG (10:10 - 50:29) - Let's Be Frank - future of Fast Food Flavor - Dodgers-Padres - best hair in sports - another Nick freestyle - NFL kickoffs - Jesse vs. Sasha Vujacic NBA (50:30 - 1:06:29) - second round of playoffs - summer predictions NFL (1:06:30 - 1:10:49) - way-too-early Super Bowl picks LUCKY BOY (1:10:50 - 1:11:59) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ START-BENCH-CUT (1:12:00 - 1:20:19) - ranch soda, buffalo wing soda, edible crickets MLB (1:20:20 - 1:32:19) - Dodgers' Kenley Jansen, Travis d'Arnaud - Reds release Matt Kemp, hit 3 homers in 3 pitches - Kansas City baseball culture CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:32:20 - 1:33:49) - new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade - available now at ChallengerCare.com - special promotion for Episode 100 WHAT THE PUCK? (1:33:50 - 1:42:59) - NHL player or famous Russian? - Stanley Cup predictions FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:43:00 - 1:53:59) - Wendy's bringing back Spicy Chicken Nuggets - Top 5 fast food restaurants - last meal? SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:54:00) - Josh's 50 seconds - closing up shop :( Released: May 6, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller

Cautiously Optimistic Podcast

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 100 - ENDGAME

INTRO (0:00 - 7:44) - Happy birthday Jesse! - Fred McGriff - Minnesota minute - Taco Bell party C.O. MAILBAG (7:45 - 22:49) - Josh gets roasted - coolest dad? - new mascot? - future plans NFL (22:50 - 37:39) - draft recap - Rosen to Miami NBA (37:40 - 50:59) - second round of playoffs - Vinsanity will be back LUCKY BOY (51:00 - 52:09) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (52:10 - 1:02:44) - Dodgers' first month - Tim Anderson's bold statement - Vladito + Lil Nas X CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:02:45 - 1:03:44) - new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade - available now at ChallengerCare.com FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:03:45 - 1:06:59) - McDonald's 2 for $5 Mix & Match - Sonic Red Bull Slush SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:00) - Twitter - SpongeBob - Bran from GoT Released: May 3, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 99 - PENULTIMATE

INTRO (0:00 - 12:29) - Jesse's Coachella experience - Sunday Service NBA (12:30 - 43:44) - playoffs underway - "next question" - Clippers' future - Luke Walton in hot water - Magic Johnson tweets LUCKY BOY (43:45 - 45:29) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (46:30 - 1:02:29) - Dodgers crush Josh Hader - Vlad Jr. finally arrives - Puig's brawl shirt - Tim Anderson suspended CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:02:30 - 1:03:44) - new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade - available now at ChallengerCare.com WHAT THE PUCK? (1:03:45 - 1:07:14) - Capitals bounced from playoffs FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:07:15 - 1:15:19) - Taco Bell Loaded Nacho Taco - jelly on breakfast sandwiches? SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:15:20) - WNBA - Lloyd Pierce - Torii MacAdams' dad Released: April 25, 2019 Editor: Sully Engels

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 98 - SWINECHELLA 2019

INTRO (0:00 - 12:39) - Joe Beimel Episode - Tiger wins Masters - Florida man likes 7-Eleven NBA (12:40 - 35:34) - Magic steps down - Lakers' future - playoffs chatter LUCKY BOY (35:35 - 36:49) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (36:50 - 47:49) - Dodgers' early season - Chris Davis gets a hit - fantasy squabble CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (47:50 - 48:59) - new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade - available now at ChallengerCare.com FAST FOOD FLAVOR (49:00 - 53:59) - Dodger Sausage - crema pronunciations SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (54:00) - Nets - Tiger - Old Town Road Released: April 15, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 97 - CREMA

INTRO (0:00 - 8:14) - Sully's March Madness experience - opening weekend recap LUCKY BOY (8:15 - 9:29) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (9:30 - 25:59) - It's time for Dodger baseball! - Braun forgets passport - farewell, Ichiro NBA GOAT DEBATE (26:00 - 1:18:19) - who's the greatest player of all time? CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:18:20 - 1:19:19) - new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade - available now at ChallengerCare.com FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:19:20 - 1:27:29) - Swine tries Steak 'n Shake - Crown Burgers in SLC - Dodger Stadium's new offerings SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:27:30) - Rebels busting brackets - Nick's sister - oatmeal raisin cookies Released: March 26, 2019 Editor: Sully Engels

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 96 - GOAT DEBATE

INTRO (0:00 - 7:59) - USC admissions scandal - Twitter like and retweet count MARCH MADNESS (8:00 - 37:59) - bracket code of conduct - our upsets and Final Four picks LUCKY BOY (38:00 - 39:29) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NFL (39:30 - 48:39) - OBJ traded to Browns - Le'Veon signs with Jets - more Chiefs trouble - Adrian Peterson back with Skins MLB (48:40 - 55:29) - 3-batter minimum for relievers - $1 million prize in HR Derby CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (55:30 - 56:29) - new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack - available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free FAST FOOD FLAVOR (56:30 - 1:02:19) - McDonald's Cheesy Bacon Fries - Taco Bell vs. Del Taco SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:02:20) - Landon Collins - Justin Timberlake - summer approaching Released: March 18, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 95 - BRACKETS N RACKETS

INTRO (0:00 - 5:39) - Kansas concerts - March Madness bracket challenge HARRISON FAIGEN (5:40 - 41:29) 7:45 - assigning blame for Lakers' downfall 12:00 - LeBron's culpability 21:00 - where do they go from here? 25:00 - comparing clout 26:30 - In N Out and IHOP talk 34:00 - Super Hot Interesting Take & Shoutouts LUCKY BOY (41:30 - 43:09) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NFL (44:10 - 55:14) - Antonio Brown to Raiders - Case Keenum to Skins CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (55:15 - 56:14) - new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack - available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free MLB (56:15 - 1:07:49) - Bryce Harper to Phillies - Kershaw improving - D'backs sign Adam Jones FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:07:50 - 1:11:49) - Taco Bell Rattlesnake Burrito - Fire Sauce saves lives SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:11:50) - Archie to Oregon - defining dunks - José Canseco Released: March 11, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 94 - FAIGEN SENSE OF THE LAKERS

INTRO (0:00 - 10:59) - snow in LA - IHOP vs. Denny's HOOPS (11:00 - 34:44) - Zion's shoe - Lakers outlook - Nurkic/Simmons beef - Tristan Thompson's troubles - Ja Rule stays struggling LUCKY BOY (34:45 - 36:39) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (36:40 - 48:29) - Dodgers spring training - Bryce Harper latest - Manny Machado to Padres - pitch clock NFL (48:30 - 58:19) - Robert Kraft arrested - Steelers disintegrating CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (58:20 - 59:29) - new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack - available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free FAST FOOD FLAVOR (59:30 - 1:06:59) - Nick's pilgrimage to the Taco Bell Cantina - McDonald's Donut Sticks SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:00) - Paul George - more Harper - washed up Released: February 25, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 93 - WASHED

INTRO (0:00 - 6:39) - 1992 - 21 Savage NFL (6:40 - 35:59) - Nick's Super Bowl experience - game recap + halftime review - Raiders in SF LUCKY BOY (36:00 - 37:49) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NBA (37:50 - 52:39) - Anthony Davis saga - LaVar Ball back in the news - Porzingod to Dallas CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (52:40 - 53:49) - new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack - available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free C.O. MAILBAG (53:50 - 1:18:29) - best bar in Topeka? best boy band? best YouTube video? - most memorable sports moment witnessed? - Jesse's stance on naps FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:18:30 - 1:21:19) - McDonald's app deal - Taco Bell limited-time box - Shake Shack Chick'n Bites - Jack in the Box Pannido - nugget chatter SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:21:20) - doubling down - Boogie - 2 Chainz Released: February 5, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 92 - SUPER BIRTH

INTRO (0:00 - 11:59) - watching classic TV shows - Fyre Fest - big announcement! NFL (12:00 - 40:39) - Rams-Saints fiasco - overtime rules - Patriots won't die - early Super Bowl predictions - Romostradamus LUCKY BOY (40:40 - 42:59) - support our friends after their kitchen fire! - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NBA (43:00 - 56:14) - Lakers chatter - L.A. favorite landing spot for Melo - Harden ties Kobe's MSG record CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (56:15 - 57:59) - new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack - available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free MLB (58:00 - 1:04:29) - Hall of Fame class + snubs - Dodgers FanFest this Saturday FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:04:30 - 1:07:39) - KFC bowls - Taco Bell anniversary drop - Blaze testing new item SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:40) - Lonzo Ball - Guapdad 4000 - Tacos Villa Corona - ATL Released: January 24, 2019 Editor: Sully Engels

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 91 - THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

INTRO (0:00 - 11:59) - Kyler Murray's career - Dodgers catchers NFL PLAYOFFS (12:00 - 36:39) - divisional round recap - conference championship previews NBA (36:40 - 44:29) - Blake curves Ballmer - Thunder retire Nick Collison's jersey MIRIN FADER (44:30) 45:20 - thoughts on pet Instagrams 49:00 - reflecting on 2018 stories 51:50 - covering a transgender athlete 57:00 - favorite stories of the past year 1:05:40 - learning on the road 1:08:00 - confidence as a writer 1:11:00 - "rapid-fire" questions 1:21:45 - ketchup talk 1:23:30 - Super Hot Interesting Takes and Shoutouts Released: January 15, 2019 Editor: Sully Engels

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 90 - THREE-TIMERS CLUB

INTRO (0:00 - 4:29) - Nick's sports watching credibility questioned COLLEGE FOOTBALL (4:30 - 30:29) - Clemson/Alabama Natty - Jesse's new side hustle - Kliff Kingsbury to Kardinals NFL (30:30 - 57:59) - Double Doink - The Usual Suspects - divisional round preview NBA (58:00 - 1:07:59) - Young Lakers get inspired - Thibs out in Minnesota - Chandler Parsons saga FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:08:00 - 1:10:59) - Top 5 Best-Sellers of 2018 - Sully tries Sonic breakfast bowl SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:11:00) - Polyana Viana - Sierra Nevada Resilience IPA Released: January 9, 2019 Editor: Sully Engels

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 89 - THE USUAL SUSPECTS

INTRO (0:00 - 7:59) - 365 burgers - Bevo vs. Uga - dog Instagrams NFL (8:00 - 25:59) - playoffs preview/predictions - Vikings recap - Steelers drama NCAAF (26:00 - 37:29) - CFP semifinals - New Year's 6 - Natty talk NBA (37:30 - 51:39) - LeBron drinks wine, calls himself GOAT - Lakers' young players turning up - Kobe expecting another daughter MLB (51:40 - 59:59) - Dodgers trade Puig - Harper sources say... FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:00:00 - 1:06:29) - Sonic breakfast - Carl's Jr. Double Deals - Taco Bell bringing it back - No Fry January? SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:06:30) - Northwestern football - Super Bowl pick Released: January 3, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 88 - HAPPY NEW YEAR

INTRO (0:00 - 4:59) - Gronk Episode - bean soup - Let Our Communities Adjust Late-Night Act FOOTBALL (5:00 - 30:34) - Rams struggling, Vikings back, Skins win! - Week 16 locks/upsets - Early Signing Period MLB (30:35 - 36:44) - Dodgers sign Joe Kelly - Puig trade rumors WHAT THE PUCK? (36:45 - 38:29) - Ovi ballin' MIRJAM SWANSON (38:30) 40:20 - career path 43:15 - 'Jammer' nickname 44:00 - fan to reporter 48:00 - Clippers chatter 58:50 - working with Jovan Buha 1:03:00 - covering Kawhi 1:08:45 - D-Fish coaching Sparks 1:14:50 - Women's Drew League 1:17:20 - Fast Food Flavor 1:21:30 - Super Hot Interesting Takes & Shoutouts OUTRO (1:25:35) Released: December 20, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 87 - MIRJAM SWANSON

INTRO (0:00 - 9:44) - Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years - Cardi B and Offset split NCAAF (9:45 - 25:59) - bowl preview - playoff format - USC hires Kliff Kingsbury NFL (26:00 - 56:39) - Kareem Hunt and Reuben Foster - Sanchise back - NFC playoff implications - bandwagon Rams fans - Packers fire McCarthy - Week 14 locks/upsets MLB (56:40 - 1:05:09) - Dave Roberts gets extension - Paul Goldschmidt to Cardinals - Mariners-Mets trade WHAT THE PUCK? (1:05:10 - 1:08:49) - Seattle gets a team! FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:08:50 - 1:16:14) - KFC chicken and waffles - fry servings - In N Out to Oklahoma SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:16:15) - Meek Mill - baseball shifts - Celebrity Deathmatch - Friends - Justin Jackson Released: December 6, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 86 - STEEZE

Sports. Los Angeles. Hot Takes. Fast Food Flavor. Welcome to Cautiously Optimistic, a podcast brought to you by three young men who were born and raised in LA and know they have their own twist on the world of sports with some extra sauce tossed on. Like a lot of sauce.

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