Pardon My Take - Episode Summary: 2025 Takie Awards

Podcast Information:

• Title: Pardon My Take
• Host/Authors: Big Cat & PFT Commenter (Barstool Sports)
• Release Date: July 18, 2025
• Episode: 2025 Takie Awards, Guest Presenters And Award Winners, 25 Awards Including Blake Of The Year, Podcast Listeners Of The Year, Bonk Of The Year + We Talk About The Fox/Barstool Deal

Introduction

The episode kicks off with Big Cat and PFT Commenter setting the stage for the highly anticipated 2025 Takie Awards. The hosts are dressed up and ready to present 25 unique and humorous awards to various personalities and moments from the past year. They also tease discussions about the recent Fox/Barstool deal, promising insight and a surprise from PFT.

Overview of the Fox/Barstool Deal

Big Cat introduces major news about the collaboration between Fox Sports and Barstool. He reassures listeners that the core "Pardon My Take" show will remain unchanged, contrasting this partnership with their previous, less harmonious experience with ESPN in 2017. Big Cat emphasizes that the Fox deal will enhance their college football coverage and introduce a new daily TV show on FS1 without disrupting their existing podcast format.

• Notable Quote:
  • Big Cat [04:43]: "The faithful Barstool van talk. Fox is a very willing partner. We're very excited. They believe in us. We believe in them."

Awards Presentation

The bulk of the episode revolves around the presentation of various awards. Each award category includes a brief discussion of nominees, humorous banter between the hosts, and the announcement of winners.

1. Take of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Nick Wright: "Chiefs down 10, which means finally the game can start."
  • Bobby Spence: "Saquon's biggest regret will be signing with Philadelphia."
  • Skip Bayless: "Saquon Barkley to Philly does not scare me."
  • Jordi (Barstool): "Eagles too big of cowards to fire Nick Sirianni."
  • Colin Coward: "Eagles may not get into the red zone against Kansas City."
• Winner: Colin Coward
  • Notable Quote:
    • Big Cat [27:34]: "Drumroll. It goes to our new colleague Colin Coward who said... That is our winner for take of the year."

2. Just Log Off of the Year

• Nominees:
  • RG3: Ongoing feud against Ryan Clark
  • RG3: Deep throating a croissant at the Olympics
  • RG3: Post regarding Angel Reese and jealousy towards Caitlin Clark
• Winner: RG3 (Tie)
  • Notable Quote:
    • PFT Commenter [28:56]: "It's a lot of out louds."

3. Bet of the Year

• Nominees:
  • K State Burrito Guy: "If K State loses to BYU, I'll shove a beefy five-layer burrito up my ass."
  • FSU Poop Guy: "If Florida State loses to Boston College, I will eat dog out of a red solo cup with a spoon."
  • Travis Hunter Heisman Bet
  • Hank: Dunking and Six-Pack Bets
• Winner: K State Burrito Guy
  • Notable Quote:
    • Big Cat [32:37]: "The winner is K State burrito guy. He shoved a full five-layer burrito up his ass. Salute to that guy."

4. 17th Best Quarterback of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Geno Smith
  • Dak Prescott
  • Daniel Jones
  • Joe Flacco
  • Kyler Murray
  • Bryce Young
  • Tua Tagovailoa
  • Sam Darnold
• Winner: Geno Smith
  • Notable Quote:
    • Big Cat [35:47]: "The winner of the 17th best quarterback of the year is Gino Smith."

5. Can't Win the Big One of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Caitlyn Clark
  • Patrick Mahomes
  • Connor McDavid
  • Arch Manning
• Winner: Connor McDavid
  • Notable Quote:
    • Big Cat [38:03]: "Connor McDavid just can't win the big one. And he gets to takey."

6. Citizen of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Paul Bissett: Defended restaurant staff against Irish travelers
  • Steph Curry: Delivered the gold medal in the Olympics
  • Bonnie Blue: Community service contributions
  • Saints Defense
• Winner: Paul Bissett
  • Notable Quote:
    • Big Cat [41:09]: "He is citizen of the year for the 2025 Takie Awards."

7. Exhibition Win of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Shaq OGs in the NBA All-Star Game
  • Team Manning in the Pro Bowl
  • Mexico vs. US in the Con Calf Final Exhibition
  • Team Canada in the Four Nations
• Winner: Team Canada
  • Notable Quote:
    • Big Cat [48:01]: "Congratulations to Team Canada. They won the Four Nations Cup."

8. I Can't Believe They Put All That In Their Mouth of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Bonnie Blue
  • Lily Phillips
  • Joey Chestnut
  • RG3
• Winner: RG3
  • Notable Quote:
    • Big Cat [58:22]: "He is the winner for his second Takey today."

9. Jordan of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Jordan Spieth
  • Jordan Belichick
  • Jordan Davis
  • Jordan Schultz
• Winner: Jordan Belichick
  • Notable Quote:
    • Big Cat [59:39]: "The winner of Jordan of the year goes to Jordan Belichick."

10. Heisman of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Travis Hunter
  • Ashton Genti
  • Cj Cursed
  • Dylan Gabriel
  • O.J. Simpson
  • Reggie Bush
• Winner: Ashton Genti
  • Notable Quote:
    • Big Cat [62:19]: "The Takey for Heisman of the Year is Ashton Genti."

11. Innocent Person of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Karen Reed
  • Jeff Nadu
  • Josh Bartlestein
  • Diddy
• Winner: Jeffrey Epstein
  • Notable Quote:
    • PFT Commenter [63:57]: "Jeffrey Epstein is the winner."

12. Lib of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Jack Mack
  • Kyle Long
  • Chris Long
  • Kamala Harris
  • Jersey Jerry
• Winner: Jersey Jerry
  • Notable Quote:
    • Big Cat [67:10]: "Congratulations, Jerry. You are the two-time Live of the Year winner."

13. Pope of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Mark Pope from the University of Kentucky
  • Pope Leo
  • American Pope Francis
  • Broken Pope Bobblehead
  • Mike Francesa
• Winner: Pope Leo
  • Notable Quote:
    • Big Cat [92:22]: "The winner of the 2025 Pope of the Year award is Pope Leo."

14. Just Chill Out Man of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Daryl Doucette
  • Mel Kuiper
  • Elon Musk
  • Trevor Ogilvy
  • Jerry O'Connell
• Winner: Mel Kuiper
  • Notable Quote:
    • Big Cat [94:12]: "The winner of the Just Chill Out Man of the Year award is Mel Kuiper."

15. Blake of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Blake Griffin
  • Blake Bortles
  • Brooks Koepka
• Winner: Blake Griffin (5-time winner)
  • Notable Quote:
    • PFT Commenter [113:58]: "You win Blake of the year."
    • Big Cat [114:04]: "Blake Griffin has won five times now."

16. Podcast Listeners of the Year

• Nominees:
  • Award-winning listeners
  • Talk to A fans
  • MD Foodie Boys fans
  • Daddy Gang
  • Single listener who clips episodes
• Winner: Nine-time AWLs (Dedicated listeners)
  • Notable Quote:
    • PFT Commenter [130:25]: "Podcast Listeners of the Year is the nine-time AWLs."

Special Moments and Banter

• Zoom Presentations: Several awards were presented via Zoom, including interactions with attendees who humorously declined or exaggerated their acceptance speeches.
• Funny Interactions: The hosts engage in playful teasing, particularly targeting members like Zack and the elusive Brooks Koepka.
  • Notable Quote:
    • Big Cat [88:38]: "That's our guy. What an honor."
• Injuries and Personal Stories: Max shares a humorous yet relatable story about a basement spider encounter, while Big Cat discusses his own physical struggles from sports activities during the week.

Conclusion

The episode wraps up with heartfelt thanks to their dedicated listeners, reiterating the importance of their support in making the Takie Awards and the podcast a continual success. The hosts express excitement for the future, including plans for their upcoming book celebrating the 10-year anniversary of "Pardon My Take."

Notable Quotes and Moments

• Big Cat [04:37]: "It's going to be great. We're also going to talk a little bit about the Fox deal because I'm sure people have questions and PFT has promised us a big surprise."
• PFT Commenter [27:34]: "That is our winner for take of the year."
• Big Cat [32:37]: "The winner is K State burrito guy. He shoved a full five-layer burrito up his ass."
• Big Cat [58:22]: "He is the winner for his second Takey today."
• Big Cat [67:10]: "Congratulations, Jerry. You are the two-time Live of the Year winner."
• Big Cat [113:58]: "You win Blake of the year."
• PFT Commenter [130:25]: "Podcast Listeners of the Year is the nine-time AWLs."

Final Thoughts

This episode of "Pardon My Take" delivers an entertaining and humorous coverage of the Takie Awards, showcasing the chemistry between Big Cat and PFT Commenter. The variety of awards, coupled with witty banter and engaging stories, makes it a memorable installment for both regular listeners and newcomers.