Pardon My Take: Andrew Santino In Studio, Week 2 Picks & Preview, Packers Dominate the Commanders + Fyre Fest of the Week

Date: September 12, 2025
Hosts: Big Cat, PFT Commenter (Barstool Sports)
Special Guest: Andrew Santino

Overview

This episode delivers classic "Pardon My Take" chaos and sports analysis, with studio guest Andrew Santino bringing big comic energy. The guys unpack the Packers’ dominant win over the Commanders, dive deep into NFL Week 2 previews and picks, discuss the little bro ass discourse, and, as always, lament their own weekly Fire Fests. Andrew Santino drops by for a hilarious, no-holds-barred conversation covering everything from comedian life and golf trips to Taylor Swift’s impending wedding and the absurd world of grown-up Disney fans.

1. Thursday Night Football Recap – Packers Dominate the Commanders

[03:49–16:33]

• Generational Packers Hyperbole:

  • The hosts open with tongue-in-cheek praise for the Packers, describing them as a “generational” and “once in several lifetime” team.
  • Big Cat: “If they don’t win the Super Bowl, it would be the greatest upset in the history of sports … they're guaranteed to win.” [03:55]
  • PFT: “You should consider yourself lucky to be on the planet Earth at the same time as this Green Bay Packers team.” [05:07]

• Commanders’ Reality Check:

  • PFT, a Commanders fan, acknowledges his team is above average but nowhere close to beating “the big dogs.”
  • He critiques Jaden Daniels’ performance (“the worst I’ve seen him play fully healthy” [07:46]), noting the Packers’ defensive front overwhelmed him.

• Injuries & Missed Opportunities:

  • Concern over Eckler’s possible Achilles injury and Commanders offensive line issues.

• Jordan Love & Packers’ Play Style:

  • Admiration for Jordan Love’s poise, Matt LaFleur’s play-calling, and the Packers' willingness to take big “shot” plays.
  • The defense’s ability to “suffocate” high-powered opponents noted—“16 points in real football and game flow” across two games. [09:43]

• Fun Notes:

  • Odd Commanders timeouts, run defense bright spots, and color commentary on Packers uniforms and Lambeau fans (e.g., “the big strong guy who hit the vape… Amazon, you gotta let us see the fat cloud” [14:06]).

2. NFL Week 2 Preview & Picks

[25:09–105:05]

• Weekly Theme:

  • Week 2: “The Get Even Week”—never as good or bad as Week 1 suggests; road dogs off double-digit losses (Giants, Panthers) historically cover at 65% [27:16].

• Game-by-Game Highlights:
  Key games discussed with classic banter, sharp-but-silly analysis, and deep dives into player narratives and betting trends.

  • Jaguars at Bengals

    • “A Bengal would kill a Jaguar like 100 out of 100 times”—animal fight breakdowns supplementing actual analysis [30:01–30:57].

  • Giants at Cowboys

    • Extended Russell Wilson “put him down” analogies & debate over Dak Prescott’s win streak vs. Giants (13 straight) [32:59–35:13].
    • Big Cat: “I’m going to ride the Giants one more time… If they burn me here, I’m out ‘til Dart plays.” [34:24]

  • Bears at Lions

    • Serious Chicago talk, “must win” and “revenge game” energy for Dan Campbell and Ben Johnson.
    • Big Cat: “I wouldn't mind if Caleb had a couple more interceptions—just take a couple shots...let it rip.” [43:15–44:33]

  • Titans vs. Rams

    • Rimshot pun battle, Titans’ “frisky” nature, and coach Callahan’s botched rule interpretation [46:00–47:13].

  • Patriots vs. Dolphins

    • “Mike Vrabel vs. dork” breakdown (Rex Ryan called Mike McDaniel a ‘dork’—“I listen to the fat guy” [50:59]).
    • Patriots never beaten Tua—“is that not crazy?” [50:08].

  • Jets vs. Bills

    • “Hungry dog” picks, Bills’ “double Bill Burrs” (coach and punter resemblance), and new statistical angles [62:07–63:19].

  • Steelers vs. Seahawks

    • Geographic travel challenges, Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) performing anthem, need for DK Metcalf–type WR in Seattle [69:54–70:22].

  • Ravens vs. Browns

    • Celebration of “franchise stealing” anniversary—Ravens trolling Browns fans openly [70:45–71:21].
    • Joe Flacco/Matthew Stafford “beat every team” stat dig: “Only four QBs have beaten all 32 teams: Brady, Favre, Brees, Manning” [71:44–72:15].

  • Chiefs vs. Eagles

    • Max is “confident,” refuses to say it’s a “must win”—classic back-and-forth about the Chiefs becoming an NFC East rival [84:02–85:17].
    • “Visualization game: close your eyes—Chiefs start 0-2. I can’t see it.” [87:00]

  • Panthers vs. Cardinals

    • “Shortest QB matchup in NFL history”—debate over “who’s the real little guy” and some college football history tangents [81:37–82:55].

  • Miscellaneous:

    • Animal fight digressions (Colt vs. Bronco, etc.) [79:01–80:00];
    • “Fired-up” picks, under/over scoffs, and gambling taunts throughout [97:01 onward].

• Memorable Quotes & Banter:

  • “Stop saying Jaden Daniels little bro ass.” – PFT (25:24)
  • “He's a little bro ass–adjacent tonight. Little bro ass–curious.” – PFT (18:46)
  • “Live by the little bro, die by the little bro.” – PFT (19:10)
  • Big Cat: “Let it rip!”—in reference to Bears QB taking shot plays [44:12]
  • On NFL scheduling: “Just do what we like, please.” (26:43)

3. Andrew Santino Interview

[106:33–154:27]

• On Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Wedding:

  • Santino doubts he’ll be invited (“She’s controlling that guest list… I’m an adult friend. Adult friends are different.” [107:08–110:11]), but would accept a bachelor party invite over a wedding invite: “Rather do batch and no wedding.” [107:41]

• Golf Trip Antics & Strip Club Stories:

  • Santino riffing on golf trips (“the fights break out... We went to Bandon Dunes, shout out Bachelor’s Inn—this is the F squad, dog. This is the toughest of tough.” [112:40–113:10]), wooden teeth and all.
  • On matching shirts: “With the boys, it’s so cornball shit… For Pops, I’ll do whatever he wants.” [114:38–114:52]

• Comedy & Specials:

  • Discussion of his new Hulu special “White Noise”—Disney made him edit jokes about Disney adults. Dissects the corporate grind vs. authenticity in comedy.
  • “There should be two lines at Disney: one for people with kids and one for people without; people without go to jail.” [118:09–118:32]

• Podcasting Forever:

  • “I don’t see us stopping. It’s the most fun job I’ve ever had… podcasting and comedy till I’m dead.” [124:58–125:22]
  • Reflecting on the arc of success, haters, and the paradox of growing a show.

• Failing Hollywood & Content Misadventures:

  • Wild TV pitch stories (“smell the interns, guess the race” [147:15]), selling unsellable shows, and his upcoming animated project with Bobby Lee.

• Steroid Month for MLB:

  • “Bring back the juice, dog!” and suggestions for a “steroid month” in baseball (“on the roster, you get two designated steroid guys”). [132:32–134:33]
  • “Kiss the girl, buy the car… we’re gonna die. Have fun.” [151:21]

• Classic Dad, Farts, and Sports Banter:

  • “Farts literally never get old. It made me feel like, ‘Oh, my dad is like me.'” [139:01–139:17]
  • Nut shot montages, dog fart etiquette, and Little League umpires getting walloped in the crotch—Santino fits right in.

4. Fyre Fest of the Week

[154:27–167:59]

• Personal Disasters, PMT Style:
  • PFT: Car booted, then towed, necessitating a three-hour odyssey of Chicago bureaucracy and impound fees (“the sticker they put on there is… attached with superglue”) [159:28–164:49].
  • Big Cat: Waking up not knowing what day it is, his ear finally popping after days of pain, and owning a very expensive van with no idea what to do with it yet [166:09–167:02].
  • Zach: Playing basketball after a long time off, realizing “maybe better… but all time low.”

5. Notable Moments & One-Liners

• On Commanders banter:

  • “Every time someone touches [Jaden Daniels] I’m like, oh, my God, please be okay.” – PFT [06:56]

• On NFL Overreactions

  • “Let the actual players and coaching staffs stay level ... If you win a game, you’re the best team in the world. If you lose, you’ll never win again.” – PFT [78:04]

• On sports fans:

  • “I don’t think it’s possible to hate somebody unless you love them.” – PFT/Santino [127:16]

Timestamps to Key Segments

• Packers-Commanders Recap: 03:49–16:33
• "Little bro ass" & Commanders therapy: 17:30–25:24
• NFL Week 2 Preview: 25:09–105:05 (multiple timestamps above)
• Andrew Santino Interview: 106:33–154:27
• Fyre Fest of the Week: 154:27–167:59

6. Fantasy & Gambling Corner

• TD Parlay Roundup:

  • “Let’s leave one alive for Sunday night, so we have something to root for.” [95:50–96:24]
  • “Having a first win is important.” “Ghost your losses, get your payout.” – DraftKings promo [94:48]

• Jerry O’Connell Fantasy Minute

  • Random, yet heartfelt fantasy football advice; “Stream the Cardinals defense”; apologies to the ‘awls’ (listeners) for musical copyright confusion and going over time [101:03–104:22].

7. PMT Inside Jokes & Recurring Themes

• “Little bro ass” as a weekly honor/disgrace for NFL QBs
• Overly literal animal-fight analysis for NFL mascot matchups
• Ongoing complaints about TV scheduling, uniforms, and Thursday/Monday Night Football arrangements
• The importance of fart jokes, nut shots, and not losing the ability to laugh at them

Tone & Style

The episode is classic PMT: high-energy, irreverent, self-deprecating, and insistent on finding the dumbest possible angle for even the most serious of sports topics—yet still surprisingly sharp on analysis. The Andrew Santino segment infuses stand-up comic edge and warmth, seamlessly blending with the PMT hosts’ blend of pop-culture, football, and “guy life” tropes.

Bottom Line:
If you want a loud, hilarious start to the NFL weekend—complete with over-the-top NFL takes, surprisingly sharp betting tips, and a comic’s viewpoint on modern life—this episode is can’t-miss. And remember: let it rip!