Monday Morning Podcast – NFL Hall of Fame, Live Sports, Childhood Music

Episode Date: January 30, 2026
Host: Bill Burr
Guest (from [33:23] onward): Todd Rex

Episode Overview

In this wide-ranging Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast, Bill Burr delivers his signature stream-of-consciousness rants covering a spectrum of topics: sports controversies (including Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub), the shifting fan culture in live sports, reflections on childhood and nostalgia via music, parenthood, relationship advice, and the realities of aging in show business. Comedian Todd Rex joins midway for an extended chat about comedy, family, and life’s big and small absurdities.

Key Topics & Highlights

Sports Rants: Hockey and Sports Commentary

[00:01 – 10:00]

• Bruins and Hockey Broadcasting:

  • Bill critiques hockey commentary, especially biased “homer” announcers, noting the Canadian broadcasters' slant during a Bruins-Canadiens game.
    • “The color guy goes, ‘Oh, that was a heck of a toe save by Montebolt’ … and he never even said that we scored.” — Bill [01:19]
  • Praises Bruins player David Pastrnak's skill:
    • “That guy's ability to use his body to shield one, two, sometimes three defenders … nobody's passing the puck better than that guy.” — Bill [03:11]
  • Playfully mimics Canadian accents and rants about Canadian homers.

• Morgan Geeky’s Hot Streak & Sportswriter Critique:

  • Excited about Morgan Geeky's recent goal streak.
  • Calls out sportswriters for quick criticism “as if they should understand ebbs and flows” [13:53]

Bill Belichick & NFL Hall of Fame

[03:57 – 09:43]

• Belichick’s Hall of Fame Exclusion:
  • Bill is amused and indignant that Bill Belichick was not voted into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot, arguing it’s emblematic of the media's longstanding lack of respect.
    • “Never seen a guy, like, so brilliant just get shit on the entire fucking time.” — Bill [04:17]
    • “He’s got eight fucking rings ... all he’s got left are his thumbs.” — Bill [04:36]
  • Blames sportswriters' pettiness, jealousy, and desire for easy quotes.
    • “Who do they like? Meatheads. That’s who the press likes ... Rex Ryan … a fucking quote machine and they fucking loved him.” — Bill [06:57]
    • “I also think it didn’t help Belichick’s cause that Tom Brady was an absolute dreamboat at the time.” — Bill [08:26]
  • Lesson: Jealousy is an inevitable part of success.
    • “Part of being successful is what you're seeing happen to Bill Belichick … unfortunately, what comes with success, there’s a certain amount of people who will resent you.” — Bill [05:44]

Live Sports Culture & Aging as a Fan

[11:05 – 14:14]

• Considers attending the Super Bowl but laments ticket prices and the changed sports crowd.
• Misses the days when fans dressed casually—now compares games to “Comic-Con” with elaborate costumes.
  • “You look at the crowd at a Raiders game and it looks like you're at Comic Con. I don't understand that ... I’m old, and time has passed me by.” — Bill [12:23]

Old-School Stand-Up & Music Nostalgia

[15:48 – 22:13]

• Shares stories of stand-up gigs, Kevin Nealon’s mischievousness, and struggles staying away from sugar.
• Delights in nostalgia for music from his youth (Pantera, Aerosmith, AC/DC, etc.), noting how returning to favorite bands brings back memories and motivation.
  • “Pantera is one of the great ‘I’m going to the gym’ bands … nothing replaces the music from when you were young.” — Bill [22:14]
• Reflects on how music, friends, and memories are intertwined [25:20+].

The Everyday Joys & Struggles of Parenthood

[19:14; 63:01 – 66:59]

• Shares stories of playing catch with his son, injuries from schoolyard wrestling, and the bittersweet speed with which kids grow up.
  • “... I go out. I love it. My son goes, ‘Hey dad, can you throw me some hits?’ It's just the best.” — Bill [19:14]
  • “Just say, you know how fast the NFL football season goes by? It's like that, but with a person.” — Bill [31:40]
• Expresses nostalgia and mild sadness as his daughter transitions from baby to toddler, and the often judgmental or fear-driven advice parents give each other.
• Riffs on “organic” food marketing and weaning his daughter off “addictive” toddler snacks.

Stand-Up Career Evolution

[19:54 – 21:02, 74:00+]

• Describes his shift to longer stints in fewer cities for more enjoyable, less frantic tours.
  • “I'm doing the road now like an old guy ... I just wanna play the same place for two, three nights in a row.” — Bill [20:53]
• Reminisces about early days in comedy: being paid $5 for a gig; open mics with Patrice O’Neal et al.; music that reminds him of those nights ([26:39 – 27:45]).
• Advises comics to own their craft and store in “the mall” of show business—avoid chasing trends.

Guest Segment: With Todd Rex

[33:23 – podcast end]

Comedy, Relationships, & Parenting

• Bill and Todd talk shop about nerves before taping a stand-up special, the challenge of perfectionism, advice from other comedians:
  • “You work this hard to get there; don't forget to have fun.” — Bill [36:25]
• Remembering fallen comics and the sobering reality of friends dying as you reach your 50s [46:59 – 48:35].

Relationship & Family Life Real Talk

• Discuss how relationships mature, how long it took them to propose, navigating commitment phobia, and the changes kids bring to social circles ([58:58 – 64:18]).
• Todd shares his stealth ‘let’s get married’ phone call to his wife:
  • “I just said, hey, I just was out here thinking with my friends ... I think I'm ready to settle down and marry you.” — Todd [59:57]

Hilarious Parenting & Guest-Kid Stories

• Bemoan the challenges of hosting other people’s kids, changing standards for discipline, the nerve of kids calling adults by first names: “You can call me Mr. Burr.” — Bill [69:19]
• The struggle with rude or “crazy” kids and how their parents dismiss it: “Yeah, she's a little crazy. She's a little thing.” — Todd [70:29]

Pet Ownership, Hard Goodbyes

• Shares the saga of his beloved but unmanageable dog, Cleo—a pitbull with a wild rescue, now happily rehomed but still visited.

Hilarious Audience and Music Observations

• Talks about aging rock bands versus those who let themselves go, what aging gracefully really looks like on stage, and why Madonna should stop twerking:
  • “When Madonna starts twerking, it’s just like, mom, what are you doing?” — Bill [97:12]
• Favorite from a guest: “He used to come out in leather chaps in a cup. Now his leather pants in the back look like a diaper.” — Todd Rex on a veteran funk musician [96:23]
• Both hosts talk about how audience demographics for these bands have aged into Camp Lawn Chair, and how some musicians (after divorces, being ripped off) are still gigging on the nostalgia circuit.

Helicopter Piloting Adventures

• Bill discusses commuting to gigs via helicopter, learning night flying, and flying his parents around LA.
  • “I would love to fly solo ... but at night it’s a whole different ball game.” — Bill [104:16]

Notable Quotes

(with timestamps)

• “Never seen a guy, like, so brilliant just get shit on the entire fucking time.” — Bill Burr [04:17]
• “Who do they like? Meatheads. That’s who the press likes.” — Bill Burr [06:57]
• “It’s just how fat man-titted petty sportswriters are.” — Bill Burr [08:10]
• “You look at the crowd at a Raiders game and it looks like you're at Comic Con.” — Bill Burr [12:23]
• “Pantera is one of the great 'I’m going to the gym' bands ... nothing replaces the music from when you were young.” — Bill Burr [22:14]
• “I don't feel good right now ... eating sugar, it's the exact same feeling I have after watching a porno. I just don't feel good afterwards. I'm ashamed.” — Bill Burr [17:56]
• “The second the workday ends ... it's creepy. If the Suns don't have a game, it's over.” — Bill Burr [41:12]
• “You can call me Mr. Burr.” — Bill Burr [69:19]
• “His leather pants in the back looked like a diaper and he would come out and do a little, like, trying to be sexy and swivel his hips ... he needs to stop.” — Todd Rex [96:25]
• “When Madonna starts twerking, it's just like, mom, what are you doing?” — Bill Burr [97:12]

Timestamps for Major Segments

| Segment | Start Time | |------------------------------------------|--------------| | Bruins/recent hockey games | 00:01 | | Rant: Bill Belichick & Hall of Fame | 03:57 | | Fan culture & live sports today | 11:05 | | Kevin Nealon’s gig & sugar confession | 15:48 | | Music & nostalgia | 21:02 | | Parenting stories | 19:14, 63:01 | | Stand-up, career evolution | 19:54, 74:00 | | Guest (Todd Rex) joins | 33:23 | | Comedy, relationships, aging, parenting | 46:59+ | | Parenting & rude kids | 67:02+ | | Aging rock bands & appearance | 94:17+ | | Helicopter flying stories | 101:16+ |

Tone & Style

• Bill’s conversational, irreverent, and profane humor is on full display.
• The episode alternates between heartfelt nostalgia and unfiltered rants.
• Frequent self-deprecating asides and tangents, balanced by genuine affection for friends, music, and family.
• Occasional serious insights on success, parenting, and aging tucked between jokes.

Conclusion

This episode encapsulates Bill Burr’s style: unfiltered, meandering, hilariously honest, moving from pointed sports culture rants to warm reminiscences of music and family. With guest Todd Rex, the conversation gets even more candid about the comedy grind, relationships, and the peculiarities of everyday life as middle-aged parents and performers. If you’re looking for the full flavor of Bill Burr’s worldview—brutally funny, self-aware, nostalgic, and ever-observant—this is a quintessential listen.