Pardon My Take – Episode Summary

Episode: NFL Preview With Mike Florio, Mt Rushmore Of Hall Of Very Good, Tommy Fleetwood Wins The Big One And Who's Back Of The Week
Date: August 25, 2025
Hosts: Big Cat & PFT Commenter (Barstool Sports)
Guest: Mike Florio

Episode Overview

This episode of "Pardon My Take" is a jam-packed sports banter session focusing on the start of football season, with their trademark blend of humor, wild tangents, and questionable wisdom. The crew welcomes Mike Florio for an in-depth NFL preview, celebrates Tommy Fleetwood’s thrilling golf victory, and drafts the “Mt Rushmore Of Hall Of Very Good.” Who's Back of the Week, listener stories, and in-depth debates about pool quality and titty rounds out another chaotic, laughter-filled show.

Detailed Breakdown & Highlights

1. Football (& College Football) Is Back!

Timestamps: 03:40 – 29:00

• Season Preview Announcement: Big Cat and PFT Commenter kick off the episode by hyping up football's arrival and announcing an upcoming detailed college football preview (0:40–1:08).
• NFL Betting & Promotions: Sportsbook promos and their favorite bets for opening weekend are discussed (1:09–2:52).

Notable quotes:

• "It's football week. For real. For real." – Big Cat (0:40)
• "There should be a Hall of Very Good." – PFT Commenter (1:04)

2. Tommy Fleetwood Wins The Big One

Timestamps: 03:40 – 18:00

• Celebrating Fleetwood: Fireworks over Tommy Fleetwood’s emotional (and lucrative) win at the Tour Championship. The hosts recount betting on him, spurred by an email from a listener named Rob, who had a premonition of Fleetwood's win (3:40–6:16).
• Nerves & Relatability: The PMT gang reflects on Fleetwood’s long struggle to “win the big one” and how the whole golf world seemed genuinely happy for him (6:17-9:39).
• Betting Vibes: They go deep into the stress and psychology of betting on a notorious Sunday loser—and finally hitting big.
• UK vs. USA Ryder Cup banter: The group jokes about shifting allegiances now that Fleetwood’s a “Ryder Cup enemy” (10:51–12:12).

Notable quotes:

• "He did it via the USA Rugby method—finishing almost first so many times and then finally closing it out at the end." – PFT Commenter (3:52)
• "Listen, Tommy Fleetwood, incredible story. Proven record that he has no clutch gene. He has a little bit of one now." – Big Cat (5:49)
• "I'm excited for Tommy, though. He's...an all-time guy. It feels like he's one of the best guys on tour." – Big Cat (8:38)

Memorable moment:
The back-and-forth about being “nervous LeBron was going to jinx us” (7:45), and the entire team feeling like they won big alongside the long-cursed Fleetwood. The show thanks email tipster Rob for making everyone richer.

3. College Football & Miscellaneous Sports Catch-up

Timestamps: 19:01 – 29:00

• Farmageddon Recap: Rapid-fire riffing on Week 0 college football, including the hardships of overseas games and Iowa State v. Kansas State’s wild finish (21:00–22:40).
• Jalen Daniels Heisman Hype: PFT gets bullish on Kansas QB Jalen Daniels as a dark horse Heisman bet (23:37–25:42).

Notable quote:

• "Why shouldn't I put a future on Jalen Daniels to win Heisman Trophy?" – PFT Commenter (23:48)

4. NFL Preseason Madness

Timestamps: 26:33 – 29:00

• Preseason Notes: Discussion of preseason performances, Shador Sanders controversies, and wild internet takes about NFL racism and coaching decisions (26:33–29:41).
• Donut Bet with Booger: Big Cat details a challenge with Booger McFarland—if Fleetwood wins, Booger has to eat 12 donuts on PMT (29:04–30:23).

5. Who’s Back of the Week

Timestamps: 40:25 – 58:10

• Green Dildos: Hank shouts out the ongoing sports tradition of “green dildo” appearances at games (40:25).
• China/Taiwan in Little League: PFT launches a classic rant about “Chinese Taipei” actually being Taiwan and recognizing the team’s sovereignty (43:27–47:59).
• Tooth Fairy Inflation: Big Cat bemoans accidentally setting a $20 per tooth standard for his kids, launching a crew-wide nostalgia session on Tooth Fairy economics (49:27–53:35).
• End-zone Celebrations: Rookie WR Tez Johnson’s gymnastics touchdown dance gets a nod.
• Esports Awards & Life Updates: Zach shouts out Shotzi as Controller Player of the Decade, plus the crew gets on him about not taking advantage of summer in Chicago.

Memorable moment:
PFT’s wild explanation of the forces behind Little League World Series naming conventions and Big Cat’s “tooth fairy only had twenties” dad moment (49:27).

6. Mt Rushmore of Hall of Very Good

Timestamps: 61:18 – 92:12

A celebratory, raucous drafting of the best-ever “very good but not great” players, teams, and things—including sharp debates over eligibility.

Top picks and debates:

• Donovan McNabb, Philip Rivers, Minnesota Vikings franchise, and above-ground pools all make the cut.
• Curveballs: Canada (“very good country, not Hall of Fame”), titty (not Hall of Fame, but very good), and Toyota Camry.
• Spirited arguments over if Eli Manning, Tony Romo, Ricky Fowler, or chicken/chocolate cake are truly “very good” as opposed to elite or mid.

Memorable moments:

• "If you’re titty fucking in an above-ground pool in Canada, you’re having a very good time." – Big Cat (76:03)
• "Chicken is in the hall of very good." – Big Cat (79:08)
• "Titty is not Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame is sex." – Big Cat (75:00)

7. NFL Preview with Mike Florio

Timestamps: 94:11 – 153:35

• Florio on the Browns & Shador Sanders: Detailed discussion about draft process, team incentives, and the bizarre internet racism takes (97:19–99:48).
• Minnesota Vikings QB Room & McCarthy Era: Florio breaks down preseason cuts and why the Vikings signed Carson Wentz (101:08–102:12).
• Surprise Cuts & Trades: Why “big names” likely safe till Tuesday; trades trending up as teams jostle to upgrade depth (102:18–103:44).
• Key NFL Storylines:
  • Dak Prescott, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson under major pressure (113:53)
  • Bad-vibe teams: Lions (continuity issues), Dolphins ("most likely to disappoint"), Browns, Saints, and the Jets (glowingly pessimistic Florio report, 133:18–134:48)
  • Chiefs Remain Favorites: No reason to think anyone unseats them yet (120:21)
• Bold NFL Forecast: Florio foresees a future with overseas Super Bowls, 40 teams, and 20-game regular seasons (125:35)
• Other Topics: Tom Brady as owner/broadcaster, NFLPA labor drama, Seahawks/Blazers future sales, and the danger of “conflicts of interest” becoming normal.

Notable quotes:

• "I'm opposed to [a London Super Bowl], but I think it's going to happen." – Mike Florio (125:44)
• "They [owners] are the ones who would take football away from you for a full season. They're the ones who would do it without blinking." – Mike Florio (145:40)

8. Closing, Lottery Ball, & Postmortem

Timestamps: 155:35–end

• Lottery Ball Antics:
  • Shane gets the win (third time!) with #85, while Memes faces heartbreaking losses and ridicule for his years-long futility.
• Group Banter:
  • Rapid-fire jokes, roasting over personal favorites, and shout-outs to classic sports memories.
• Important Announcement:
  • The crew teases the next episode as a landmark college football preview, including a showdown between Brandon Walker and Tom Fornelli.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (by Timestamp)

• LeBron “jinxing” Fleetwood (07:45, Big Cat): “LeBron was so pumped. I was nervous LeBron was going to jinx us.”
• Big Cat on Above Ground Pools (68:09): “They're very fun...a Hall of Fame pool is in-ground, but an above-ground pool is very good.”
• Titty Debate (74:51): “We would like to take titty. It’s very good…not Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame is sex.” – Zach & Big Cat
• Taiwan vs. Chinese Taipei (43:29): PFT shouts out Taiwan’s Little League win: “I recognize the sovereignty of Taiwan. Let’s go as a nation.”
• Florio Labor Rant (145:40): “The owners are the ones. I'll stop pointing. The owners are the one that would take football away from you for a full season.”
• Donut bet with Booger (29:04): “He now has to eat 12 donuts on PMT.”
• Florio on NFL future (128:58): “There will be a Super Bowl overseas…20 regular season games…and 40 teams.”

Conclusion

Another classic PMT, blending sharp (and silly) sports insight, wild detours, and memorable guest banter. The crew celebrates their bets hitting big, roasts one another over pools and food, and dives deep into NFL storylines and future predictions. Whether you love football, golf, or just want a laugh, this episode delivers.

Next Episode Teaser:
Don’t miss Wednesday’s massive college football preview with Brandon Walker v. Tom Fornelli!

For More:

• Full episode + others: PMT archive
• All timestamps above are MM:SS as per transcript.