Podcast Summary: Laugh with Me

Episode: Spring Is In The Air
Host: Jeremy Odem
Release Date: February 11, 2026

Main Theme

This episode centers on the coming of spring, post-Super Bowl reflections, the transition to baseball season, and Jeremy Odem’s quest to be laughed “with and not at.” Jeremy blends humor and personal anecdotes with commentary on sports, pop culture, and the quirks of everyday life. The tone is breezy, self-deprecating, and conversational, typical of Jeremy’s comedic style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Parking Lot Basketball & Midlife Health Goals

[02:31 – 05:07]

• Jeremy recounts prepping for his other podcast (“Where’s the Line?”) while watching an older man shoot hoops in a parking lot.
  • Describes the man’s Adam Sandler-esque clothing and his casual approach to personal fitness.
• Expresses envy over the man’s carefree attitude and enjoyment:
  • “I couldn’t have been more jealous of this guy. Just out shooting hoops in the middle of the day. Loved it. Good for him.” (03:44)
• Jeremy pokes fun at his own fitness (or lack thereof):
  • “I walk from A to B. I mean, that’s the extent of the exercise I’m getting anymore.” (04:07)
• Recalls a recent basketball challenge with friend Letti, with comedic banter about competition and race:
  • “He specifically said he didn’t want to lose to a white ginger on Black History Month. And to that I… I understand, because I wouldn’t have taken it easy.” (04:47)

2. Super Bowl Recap & Halftime Show Debate

[05:08 – 13:55]

• Jeremy’s take on the Super Bowl: Seahawks vs. Patriots

  • Disagrees with critics calling it “one of the worst Super Bowls of all time.”
  • “They say defense wins championships. Certainly this game was full of defense.” (06:32)

• Detailed breakdown of the halftime show drama:

  • Praises Bad Bunny’s performance (“World class entertainer… even if you don’t know Spanish, you know you’re going to be entertained.” (07:42))
  • Contrasts with the alternate “Starting Point” halftime show featuring Kid Rock:
    • Critiques its production: “It’s pre-recorded. Apparently they had some video/audio issues. … Clips don’t look good, Johnny.” (09:02)
    • Questions why two simultaneous halftime shows exist, referencing “halftime heat” wrestling as a better different option.
  • Observes polarized reactions online:
    • “You’ve got the hardcores on one side being like, Bad Bunny, this is the greatest halftime show of all time. … And then on the other side, people saying, this was finally the wholesome halftime show we’ve always waited for. Kid Rock. And that’s not true, too. Come on.” (10:15)
    • “Just take the glasses off that are showing you what you have to see. And take a look with your eyes. Come on.” (10:51)
  • Names Bruno Mars as the best halftime act in his opinion.

• Anticipates next year’s Super Bowl halftime possibilities:

  • Jeremy wishes for the return of a band (like Fall Out Boy).
  • Predicts Taylor Swift would be the “biggest get”: “Taylor Swift is obviously the number one choice. People want to see Taylor Swift. … That’s the big one. … She’d probably do it, probably true, and it’d probably be awesome.” (12:01)
  • Speculates on other options like Post Malone and Jelly Roll.
  • Notes the increasing hype—“Anymore, you kinda have an idea of who it’s going to be at kickoff for week one.” (13:15)

3. Celebrity Deaths & Reminiscence

[18:53 – 21:45]

• Notes the recent loss of “three monumental celebrities”:
  • Catherine O’Hara (“the mom from Home Alone… Schitt’s Creek… tons of other stuff… decorated career, incredible actress” (18:59))
  • Brad Arnold (Three Doors Down frontman): Jeremy reminisces about his first concert experience seeing them.
    • “I saw Three Doors Down…first concert going out, you know, you’re not with mom and dad at something.” (19:18)
  • James Van Der Beek (from Dawson’s Creek):
    • Recommends his underrated performance in “Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23.”
    • “He actually played James Van Der Beek. He played a cartoonish version of himself and it was amazing.” (20:48)
• Reflects on the idea that “celebrity deaths come in threes,” jokes about tracing the trio who died around the time of O.J. Simpson (“Not everybody was praising O.J. Simpson. … Made a killing in his career. Made a killing. That’s…” (21:25))

4. Early Spring Weather & Baseball Season

[21:52 – End (~24:31)]

• Comments on unseasonably warm weather in Omaha (“setting records… it’s early February, but here we are. I don’t know, weather’s weird, man.” (22:07))
• Celebrates arrival of Major League Baseball spring training:
  • “Pitchers and catchers have finally, finally reported… I’m a big baseball guy, always been a big baseball fan, and it’s much more fun when your team’s good.” (22:22)
  • Expresses hope for his team, the San Diego Padres (“this is the best period of Padres baseball of all time” (22:33))
• Shares confusion and annoyance at MLB players showing up to spring training needing surgery:
  • “How is it that the team’s finding out about this for the first time?” (22:56)
  • “If I’m on vacation from my job and something happens… I probably give them a heads up that I’m not gonna be back for a couple of months, right?” (23:16)
  • Suggests fans and players “think differently… fans, we are built different, that’s for damn sure.” (23:46)
• Concludes with optimism for the baseball season and a nod to the springtime vibe:
  • “That means spring is here… it’s feeling like spring, it’s warm outside, baseball’s back, let’s go, baby.” (24:14)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I couldn’t have been more jealous of this guy. Just out shooting hoops in the middle of the day. Loved it. Good for him.”
  Jeremy Odem (03:44)

• “He didn’t want to get beat by a white guy. That’s what it came down to. Not on Black History Month.”
  Jeremy Odem (04:44)

• “They say defense wins championships. Certainly this game was full of defense.”
  Jeremy Odem (06:32)

• “World class entertainer from Puerto Rico. I don’t even know if I got the accent right, but I always give it a go. Master of accents, they call me.”
  Jeremy Odem, on Bad Bunny (07:43)

• “Just take the glasses off that are showing you what you have to see. And take a look with your eyes. Come on.”
  Jeremy Odem (10:51)

• “Taylor Swift is obviously the number one choice. People want to see Taylor Swift. … That’s the big one.”
  Jeremy Odem (12:01)

• “I’ve grown up knowing two things. One, the deaths come in three, and two, that everybody’s connected to seven degrees to Kevin Bacon.”
  Jeremy Odem (18:55)

• (On warm weather) “I don’t know, weather’s weird, man.”
  Jeremy Odem (22:07)

• “Fans, we just, we… we think differently. We are built different that’s for damn sure.”
  Jeremy Odem (23:46)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 02:31 – Jeremy’s parking lot basketball observation and health humor
• 05:08 – Super Bowl reflection, Seahawks vs. Patriots
• 07:42 – Bad Bunny’s halftime show review and discussion on multiple halftime shows
• 10:15 – Culture war over halftime show discourse and Bruno Mars praise
• 12:01 – Speculation on future Super Bowl halftime acts, especially Taylor Swift
• 18:53 – Discussion of three celebrity deaths and personal remembrances
• 21:52 – Early spring weather commentary, baseball’s return, frustrations with player injuries
• 23:46 – Insight on fan mentality vs. athlete mentality
• 24:14 – Closing optimism: “Baseball’s back, let’s go, baby.”

Overall Tone

Jeremy’s delivery is informal, witty, and sprinkled with self-deprecating asides. The episode mixes comedy with genuine cultural and sports commentary, always looping back to what makes him—and his listeners—laugh.

For Listeners

This episode will appeal to anyone who enjoys sports banter, comedic takes on everyday situations, and reflections on pop culture phenomena, all through the lens of an everyman with a punchline for every observation.