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Ball & Chain Podcast.
Hosted by Rushin Holdings LLC · EN
Rebecca Lobo is a Hall of Fame athlete. Steve Rushin wrote about Hall of Fame athletes for years. But unlike most podcast duos, the bond that holds this show together is marriage. Join the couple weekly as they discuss current events and provide a slice of life from the finished half of their basement. Who is the ball? And who is the chain? Find out right here, on Happiness Lane!
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Ep. 292 Explosive Granola & Placebo Cheese
Mar 1900:44:22Tap to summarizeOn this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate the last week of the high school basketball season and the beginning of the NCAA Tournament. Rebecca breaks down the 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament Bracket. While Steve reminisces about his first New York City apartment. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 292nd edition of Ball & Chain.
Transcribe →Ep. 291 Braunschweiger & Goldschläger
Mar 500:41:13Tap to summarizeOn this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve look ahead to conference tournament week in women's college basketball. Rebecca shares her favorite snow day traditions and activities. While Steve reminisces on the foods of his childhood during a recent trip the grocery store. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 291st edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Transcribe →Ep. 290 Face Outfits & 3 Real Eggs
Feb 1901:02:34Tap to summarizeOn this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate their son's final high school basketball game. Rebecca's egg order at a hotel goes awry. While Steve tries to find the family car at the airport. All this plus Viewer Mail on the 290th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Transcribe →Ep. 289 5 Balloons & 1 Buffoon
Jan 2300:58:16Tap to summarizeOn this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate their daughter's graduation with a balloon snafu for the ages. Rebecca discovers wallpaper with her face on it in an unlikely place. While Steve reveals his go-to table tennis trash talk line. All that plus the return of Viewer Mail on the 289th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Transcribe →Ep. 288 Robust Boosters & 11 Months of Nonsense
Jan 1400:50:11Tap to summarizeOn this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are back after an 11 month hiatus. Rebecca and their daughter drive down Rebecca Lobo Way in Southwick, Massachusetts. While Steve navigates their car after the door handle comes off. All that and more on the 288th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast
Transcribe →Ep. 287 High Horses & Bacon Takers
Feb 26, 202500:48:44Tap to summarizeOn this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss Diana Taurasi's retirement and the latest from women's college basketball. Rebecca has a high school coaching pet peeve. While Steve discovers that foods past their expiration date can "go good". All that plus Viewer Mail on the 287th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast
Transcribe →Ep. 286 Cud & Ruminants
Feb 19, 202500:48:10Tap to summarizeOn this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve talk about their Valentine's Day mishap and discuss the best Dots and hard candy flavors. Rebecca encounters a unique cocktail combination in her travels. While Steve flaunts on Instagram purchase around the house. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 286th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Transcribe →Ep. 285 Ellipsis & The Completer
Feb 10, 202500:54:05Tap to summarizeOn this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss gelatinous candies and UConn vs Tennessee. Rebecca has an unfortunate moment at a high school sporting event. While Steve channels his inner Micky Dolenz. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 285th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Transcribe →Ep. 284 CVS Siestas & Finals Four
Feb 4, 202500:59:39Tap to summarizeOn this week's podcast, Rebecca and Steve talk about embarrassing parent stories and flossing on an airplane. Rebecca talks about showing up to the wrong funeral. While Steve and their oldest daughter have an awkward experience at the Tate Modern. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 284th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Transcribe →Ep. 283 The Falconer & The Tea Spiller
Jan 27, 202500:54:28Tap to summarizeOn this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve talk replacing cellphones and funeral etiquette. Rebecca talks about her experience filming a State Farm commercial. While Steve consistently gets the side-eye from their family dog. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 283rd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
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