Hello again World, On this week’s episode I welcome my friend, Nancy Baeza, to the show for a long overdue guest appearance. We chat about her move from Austin to Chicago, her experience as a student at the University of Texas at Austin, the Longhorns Football prolonged underachieving, and lastly the Longhorns joining the SEC in 2025 (or sooner? Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe, and share. Enjoy!

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Episode 93: "Former Co-workers, Officially Friends" feat. Nancy Baeza

Hello again World, As promised, we’re happy to present part two of this week’s episode on which I am joined by returning guest, Dalvin Junior, to cover mostly the same topics on part one but with his unique perspective and commentary. We chat about Ted Lasso, this past NBA season, The NBA Finals, The Pelicans, our top 5 players, The Olympics, Team USA Basketball, U.S. soccer, The SEC, and of course the New Orleans Saints. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Introduction (0:00) - Ted Lasso & FOOTBALL IS LIFE (1:56) - Our Thoughts on the NBA 2020-2021 Season (5:11) o The New Orleans Pelicans (12:13) o Dame Time: The Final Countdown? (20:40) o Ben Simmons: Philly-done-phia (23:50) o The Real MVP? (26:49) o The NBA Playoffs (30:35) o The NBA Finals: The Suns and The Bucks (39:58) o Top Five NBA Player (51:42) o The Offseason & Looking ahead (55:34) - Team USA Men’s Basketball (59:29) - The Overall Olympics (1:06:56) - A bit on the USMNT and WC2022 (1:16:36) - The SEC (1:22:43) - A A Ron Rodgers (1:32:12) - The Saints 2021-2022 Season (1:36:48) Sources: - https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1418583242916171779?s=20

Episode 92 (part 2): “Welcome back to the Wide World of Sports” feat. Dalvin Junior

Hello World, We’re back again after an extensive summer hiatus! On part one of this episode, I am joined by returning guests, Steven Vastola and Anthony “Cuhhh” Jenkins, to discuss the recently completed NBA season and the newly crowned champions, The Milwaukee Bucks! Afterwards chat about Suns, Pelicans, Celtics, Nets, Damian Lillard, The MVP award, and give our personal current top 5 players. We also discuss Team USA Basketball, the changing SEC, and lastly our New Orleans Saints. It’s a jam-packed episode that covers a wide range of sports and stay tuned for part two coming tomorrow with another guest! Enjoy! Time Codes: - Introduction (0:00) - Catching up (4:43) - Our Thoughts on the NBA 2020-2021 Season (8:22) o New Orleans Pelicans’ Season (12:42) o Boston Celtics’ Season (19:57) o Chicago Bulls (25:04) o Dame Time, Same Place? (25:41) o The Real MVP (29:51) o The Playoffs (34:19) o The Finals (41:07) - Top Five NBA Player (1:01:14) - USA Basketball (1:09:02) - Hop in loser, we’re joining the SEC! (1:16:14) - The Saints 2021-2022 Season (1:23:45) Sources: - https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1418583242916171779?s=20 - Anthony’s Cash App handle: $A_jenk

Episode 92 (Part 1): "The Wide World of Sports" feat. Anthony Jenkins & Steven Vastola

Hello World, On today’s episode I am joined by returning guests, Rachel Gurt and Steven Vastola, (along with cameos from their doggos) to discuss the Marvel and Disney + show “The Falcon and Winter Soldier”! We give our thoughts and critiques of this overall fun show as well as compare it to other MCU films/tv-shows. We also discuss the recent Academy Awards and whether they are even relevant any more along with pick our favorite streaming services amongst the copious options available. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe, and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Intro (4:14) - A Year of the Pandemic & getting Vaccinated (6:44) - The Oscars (19:53) - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (44:44) [Spoiler-Free] o SPOILERS discussion (56:45) - Picking one streaming service (1:26:50) - Questionnaire (1:50:50) Sources: - Episode 14: https://soundcloud.com/floresandfriends/episode-14 - Google “CODA” commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXc_w49fsmI

Episode 91: "Captain Falcon Punch" feat. Rachel Gurt & Steven Vastola

Hello again World, Zack Snyder’s Justice League a.k.a. the “Snyder Cut” is finally here and we are gonna talk about all 4 hours of it on today’s episode. There is only one person I could bring on to discuss such a huge (and mercilessly long) movie and that is, of course, my brother-from-another-mother, Justin Hartwell. We give our thoughts and review of this highly anticipated new version of the film as well as discuss Wandavision, Wonder Woman 1984, The Falcon and The Winter Solider, and Drew Brees’ retirement. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe, and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Intro (0:00) - Drew Brees’ Retirement (7:18) - Wonder Woman 1984 (16:55) - WandaVision *INCLUDES SPOILERS* (22:47) - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode One (27:52) – mild spoilers - Zack Snyder’s Justice League a.k.a. The “Snyder Cut” o Spoiler Free discussion (30:46) o SPOILERS DISCUSSION (57:47) - Questionnaire (1:53:42)

Episode 90: "The Snyder Cut: It's A F**king Mess" feat. Justin Hartwell

Hello World, I welcome back my good friend and fellow MCU fan, Alex, to discuss the series finale of WandaVision and our feelings on the show overall. Also, we look ahead to the incredibly jam-packed slate of upcoming movies and shows coming soon from Marvel Studios. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe, and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Intro (0:00) - Crazy Winter Storm in Austin (2:47) - The One Year Anniversary of the Pandemic/Two Liberals Rant (9:43) - NON-SPOILERS Review of WandaVision (24:39) - Discussion of WandaVision **INCLUDING SPOILERS** (38:17) o The Series Final (1:04:22) - The Future of the MCU (1:18:27)

Episode 89: "WandaVision" feat. Alex Molnar

Hello World, We are kicking off 2021 with a deep dive into the discography of Canada’s greatest rapper, Aubrey “Drake” Graham and there’s nobody else I could do this episode with other than one of my best buds, Anthony “Cuhhh” Jenkins. We go through each album/mixtape and give our feelings about each project as well as list our favorite tracks from each one. We have a lot of fun and never forget: "Friends don't let Friends Drink & Drake". Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Intro (0:00) - Super Bowl LV & The GOAT convo (3:03) - Future of the Saints (8:23) - The Boston Celtics & The Eastern Conference (12:57) - Drake’s Catalogue (18:00) o Intro into Drake (20:23) o Room for Improvement & Comeback Season (24:04) o So Far Gone - Mixtape & EP (29:31) o Thank Me Later (34:23) o Take Care (39:22) o Nothing Was The Same (48:37) o If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late (55:33) o What A Time To Be Alive (1:01:20) o Views (1:04:04) o More Life (1:09:04) o Scorpion (1:16:34) - Best Drake Feature & The Drake Effect (1:25:24) - Best Non-Album Song & Drake’s future(1:31:58) - Questionnaire (1:38:33) Songs used in this episode: “Extra Special”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzng1hXZmWo “Replacement Girl (feat. Trey Songz)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4DLAb1MU5o “Say What’s Real”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuwNaY3gItU “Congratulations”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY0q8XFiuwE “Karaoke”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJekaN3OJUc “Miss Me (feat. Lil Wayne)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18DjQ1knr6I “Shot For Me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc7JPaRV5uU “The Real Her”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc7SitHShpM “Hold On, We’re Going Home”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnkDL9lkbX8 “Own It”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHURAtyMFIY “Know Yourself”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV-XT27UOHo “Now & Forever”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZmNlvfrL4U “Diamonds Dancing” and “Jumpman”: https://music.apple.com/us/album/what-a-time-to-be-alive/1440842320 “With You” and “Weston Road Flows”: https://music.apple.com/us/album/views/1440841363 “Gylachester”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeAhTu4r0hM “Passionfruit”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COz9lDCFHjw The Making Of Drake's "Passionfruit" With Nana Rogues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgS8eocf4DQ “8 Out of 10”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvY0ZlkBH0E “Nice For What”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El2KPBO-_uk “Dreams Money Can Buy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y1iiXSKEn0&bpctr=1612930012 “0 To 100/The Catch Up”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0PZYWA4LoM

Episode 88: “Album by Album: Drake” feat. Anthony Jenkins

Happy Holidays World, We’re back for our 2020 Holiday Special! With Christmas around the corner I am joined by one of my frequent guests & co-creator of “Under the Covers”, Morgan Alonzo, to discuss different versions/interpretations of our favorite Christmas songs by several artists including George Michael, Mariah Carey, & the Queen of America herself, Dolly Parton as well as more than a few others. . Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Intro (1:03) - Our Feelings on Christmas Music in general (6:17) - Last Christmas (13:04) o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Christmas o Wham (1984) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8gmARGvPlI o Jimmy Eat World - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRzs8cpMY2E - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (25:31) o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Saw_Mommy_Kissing_Santa_Claus  Original version by Jimmy Boyd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76K5UU0ihow o Jackson 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5resSXzMiI o Dolly Parton - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPLSEdInOoE  Dolly’s performance on The Graham Norton Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9btW1qL-CY - All I Want for Christmas (36:01) o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_I_Want_for_Christmas_Is_You o Mariah Carey – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRyhqobl0sk  Vox video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm4LO22-cyY o Ingrid Michelson & Leslie Odom Jr - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkEVYClAFMY - Little Drummer Boy (49:42) o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Drummer_Boy o Jackson 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50NmrzELj5U o Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina Brown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvdqk3DQdqQ - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (57:37) o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Have_Yourself_a_Merry_Little_Christmas o Judy Garland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gQ5iDmFw3E o Jordan Smith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbBrIKCnKcM - Wrapping up (1:11:24)

Episode 87: “Under the Covers IV: Cover Harder” A Holiday Special, feat. Morgan Alonzo

Hello again World, Welcome back and CONGRATS to Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and just our Country in general! I am joined by my best bud & frequent guest, Steven Vastola, for another wonderful discussion. In the first half of the episode, we chat about the 2020 Election results & where we think each party is headed in the future. The 2nd half of our conversation, Steven provides insight & his experiences in the fascinating world of sports betting; for any who are also not familiar with this particular subject matter, fear not - he expertly explains it all to me like I was 10 year old. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Intro (0:00) - BIDEN WINS!! (1:10) - No More Trump? The Future of the GOP (7:32) - The Dems' path forward (16:45) - Weddings & the Coronavirus (29:19) - RIP Alex Trebek (34:22) - The Holidays (35:26) - Welcome to Sports Betting (42:14) - Casino Gambling (1:08:54)

Episode 86: “The Pendulum Swung Back” feat. Steven Vastola

Hello again World, In this jam packed episode, I welcome back my old friend & our un-official political correspondent, Joe Lustig, to discuss several topics but mainly the 2020 U.S. Election in November. We chat about whether we can trust the polls which show Biden as the favorite to win, whether the pandemic made re-election impossible for Trump, what to expect if either candidate wins, and lastly, what the lasting impact of Trumpism will be. We also talk about Joe’s postponed wedding and of course sports, more specifically Joe’s Yankees, Anthony Davis, and our Saints. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! AND VOTE!!! Time Codes: - Intro (0:00) - Changed of Plans (5:28) - The Vibe in DC (10:05) - Catching up on Sports (15:07) o Yankees o The World Series o Lakers, Lebron, AD, & the Pelicans o Jimmy Butler o College Football o The Saints & the rest of the NFL - The 2020 Election: Trust the Polls? Biden the Silver Bullet? Trumpism? (50:20) - Questionnaire (1:42:52) Sources: • Our first episode together: https://soundcloud.com/floresandfriends/episode-10

Episode 85: “Sound and Fury Signifying Nothing” feat. Joe Lustig

Hello again World, The Boys are back on the Pod! I welcome back two of my best buds, Anthony & Steven, to chat about The New Orleans Saints, Drew Brees, LSU football, the NBA Playoffs, The Bubble, The Finals, and lastly we discuss Anthony’s Celtics & Steven’s Pelicans. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Intro (0:00) - Trump’s got Covid (8:02) - The New Orleans Saints: the good & bad (13:23) - LSU & College Football (27:21) - NBA Playoffs & The *Bubble Champs (36:30) - The Boston Celtics (1:00:25) - New Orleans Pelicans (1:08:36)

Episode 84: "We All Ended Up in the Same Spot” feat. Anthony Jenkins & Steven Vastola

Hello again World, I am happy to welcome back my good friend, Tiffany, to discuss her experiences over the past 6 months during the Pandemic. We also mourn the loss of Chadwick Boseman & how we feel the Black Panther franchise should continue on. Finally, we rave about the excellent new show, “Lovecraft Country” Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Intro (0:00) - The Pandemic continues (2:41) - The BLM Movement (12:55) - 2020 Election (28:11) - RIP Chadwick Boseman (38:07) - Lovecraft Country [SPOILERS] (1:00:49) - Questionnaire (1:12:42)

Episode 83: "What Exactly is Normal?" feat. Tiffany Stewart

Hello again World, This episode is a special one: not only did we record it via Skype, but more importantly I welcome back two of my favorite people on Earth, Morgan Alonzo & Steven Vastola. The conversation is insightful albeit diluted sample of our wonderful friendship. We discuss & analyze the subject of physical attraction as well as assess each of our own generalized “types”. It’s a real romp of an episode. (Be sure to stick around for a special cameo at the very end) Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Cold Open (0:00) - Intro (1:03) - Morgan & Steven’s experiences during the Pandemic (4:37) - Marco & Laura (18:05) - Physical Attraction (20:55) - Our “Types” (59:04) - Questionnaire (1:28:47) Sources: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ZftDcnA9Q • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201707/why-we-want-who-we-want • https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-surprising-scientific-reason-behind-physical-attraction/ • https://www.huffpost.com/entry/science-of-attraction-_n_6661522

Episode 82: "Physical Attraction, Our Types, & So Many Bleeps" feat. Morgan Alonzo & Steven Vastola

Hello World, In this mini-episode I welcome back Justin to discuss the DC Fandome. Enjoy! Zack Snyder’s Justice League: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6512XKKNkU&feature=emb_title Wonder Woman 1984: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW2E2Fnh52w&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3-tsUB0J3xI2olLtR1vO9WcT5bXLQNdLwzQQ_t91otJDLluex2nXyqmOQ

Mini-Episode # 6: "DC Fandome" feat. Justin Hartwell

Hello again World, I welcome back one of our earliest guests back on to the show, Tommie Brown, to discuss a multitude of topics including the upcoming football season, the pandemic, and the Black Lives Matter movement. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: • Intro (0:00) • Catching up (2:18) • The Pandemic (6:10) • Football Season (25:17) • Discussing BLM (36:31) • Questionnaire (1:05:00)

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