Pardon My Take – November 7, 2025 – Summary

Episode: NFL Talk With Chris Long, NFL Week 10 Picks And Preview, Windmill Deep Dive, TNF Stinker + Fyre Fest Of The Week
Hosts: Big Cat, PFT Commenter (Barstool Sports)
Guest: Chris Long
Theme: All things NFL Week 10, wild Thursday Night Football, deep-dive on wind turbines (yes, really), listener Fyre Fest woes, and a little bit of everything else in classic PMT style.

Overview

This episode delivers the classic blend of humorous sports commentary, genuine football analysis, and chaotic side tangents that define Pardon My Take. Big Cat and PFT Commenter, joined by NFL vet and podcaster Chris Long, cover everything from the abysmal Thursday Night Football showdown to Week 10 bets, fantasy tips, a wind turbine controversy, and listener Fyre Fests. The crew also gets philosophical about solo restaurant dates, birds vs. windmills, and coping with missing baseball.

Key Segments & Timestamps

1. Thursday Night Football Recap (02:00–10:52)

• Main Take: The game was utterly unwatchable—a true Thursday night stinker.
• Teams: Broncos vs. Raiders, with both squads labeled as “dogshit.”
• The guys riff on bad quarterback play, inept coaching decisions, and the misery of watching these late-season matchups but admit they can’t look away:
  • “I don't think there's any two team combination they could roll out there on a Thursday night where I wouldn't actually tune in and watch.” – Big Cat (03:10)
• Memorable moment: PFT's wind factoid: At Denver’s altitude, wind hits different, making Thursday’s punting debacle a scientific marvel (04:10).
• Quote: “I learned something tonight about wind.” – Big Cat (04:10)

2. NFL Week 10 Preview and Picks (10:53–61:17)

• Morning Games & International Series:
  • Colts vs. Falcons in Berlin; discussion about Sauce Gardner’s immediate impact after a trade, coaches’ track records in international games, and which teams are “passport ready.”
  • “I’m just pumped to see Sauce Gardner in that uniform.” – Big Cat (14:38)
  • PFT’s stat: Teams coming off a loss as a favorite before playing overseas are 15-9 ATS historically (19:08).
• Bears vs. Giants: Deepest breakdowns focus on the Bears’ run game, Dable’s hot seat, and the curious saga of supportive NFL dads on Twitter.
  • “At some point, records have to matter.” – Big Cat (31:37)
• Bills vs. Dolphins: Observations on the Bills’ trade deadline inertia and Miami’s “just lose out” mentality.
  • “The Bills just own the Dolphins.” – PFT (34:01)
• Ravens vs. Vikings: Ravens expected to “take off,” but Lamar's recent NFC woes noted.
  • “The Ravens are really good, right now.” – Big Cat (37:39)
• Jets, Browns, Patriots, Chargers: Standard PMT banter and game theory, with a side of in-depth fan pain.

3. Windmill Deep Dive (44:52–54:52)

• Topic Origin: Hank tries to avoid wind turbine talk, but PFT is “here for the birds.”
• Stats Banter:
  • Wind turbines kill far fewer birds than house cats or powerlines.
  • “Cats are responsible for an estimated 365 million to 2.4 billion bird deaths per year… Wind turbines are only about 140,000.” – PFT (48:13)
• Quote: “If you’re a bird and you get killed by a windmill, that’s on you.” – Big Cat (47:27)
• Insight: Both hosts land on “feral cats are a problem” as the real conclusion.
• Memorable moment: The Don Quixote aside: “There’s been one guy in the history of the world as anti-windmill as Hank... and that’s Don Quixote.” (51:53)

4. Chris Long Interview + NFL Analysis (103:28–143:24)

• Chris Long joins (103:28):
  • Talks UVA football, life as a multi-team NFL alum, and the Eagles/Rams/Pats' chances.
  • Trades/Deadline: Chris discusses the psychological impact of trading (or not trading) core players—“it’s a public declaration of where a team is headed.”
  • Colts’ bold trade for Sauce Gardner gets high praise.
  • Betting & Week 10 Takes:
    • Loves the Ravens and Bucks this week (137:52: “I really like the Ravens. I think the Ravens roll this week... I also like the Bucks.”)
  • Classic O-line vs. Secondary debate:
    • “You cannot manufacture coverage. You can manufacture pass rush.” – Chris (112:13)
  • Locker Room as a Workplace: Chris issues a rare, relatable take about NFL “locker-room distractions” and the reality of professional athletics.

5. Fantasy, Blind Resumes, and Other Bits (94:48–96:13)

• Jerry’s Fantasy Minute: Sits: blind resumes, wind turbines, 1-800-GAMBLER; Starts: Giants WRs, Theo Johnson, and “the people of Indianapolis.”
• Touchdown Parlay: Panel builds a TD parlay headlined by George Kittle, Trey McBride, and Lad McConkey (94:44).

6. Fyre Fest of the Week (144:46–164:34)

• Dodgeball injuries, golf drama, and child sleep terrorism:
  • Big Cat: Getting owned physically at the Barstool After Dark stream.
  • PFT: Handling the never-ending Luke Kwon “apology tour” and the agony of missing baseball.
  • “I just hope that next time I sleep in and miss something, I get the amount of people being like ‘I stand with Luke Kwan’.” – Big Cat (153:20)

7. Notable Tangents & Quotes

• Solo Restaurant Dates: Joe Flacco recommendation, Zach’s sticky toffee cake, and general discussion of “mezzo-life” in the city (161:43).
• “Are the Italians Done?”: Peak Jersey Jerry (74:01): “Italians are done done. No, because a lot of them are attracted to Latinos...”
• Max’s Fantasy League with Tommy Alter: “My team name is Beat Tommy. Dude, I’m tired of it.” – Chris Long (135:55)
• NFL Announcers as “Hater Crew”: The hosts fantasize about calling bad games and just roasting everyone. (10:17)

Standout Quotes (w/ Timestamps)

• On TNF: “The NFL should send us a thank you card for watching it. We’re going to keep consuming that garbage.” – Big Cat (03:00)
• On the Giants’ coaching drama: “At some point, records have to matter.” – Big Cat (31:37)
• On Chris Long’s approach to pass rush vs. pass coverage:
  • “You cannot manufacture coverage. You can manufacture pass rush.” – Chris Long (112:13)
• On windmills vs. birds: “Cats are responsible for estimated 365 million to 2.4 billion bird deaths per year in the US alone... wind turbines are only about 140,000.” – PFT (48:13)
• On solo dining: “It’s great. There’s no small talk; you get to eat at your own pace.” – PFT (162:01)

Final Thoughts

Pardon My Take remains appointment listening for football diehards, bettors, and sports meme-lovers. This episode stands out for balancing legitimate football insight (from Week 10 breakdowns to Chris Long’s in-depth X & O knowledge) with classic comedic bits—from bird mortality stats to windmill vendettas and the recurring theme of sports talk’s beautiful unpredictability.

If you didn’t catch this episode:
Expect football talk that's equal parts informed analysis and unfiltered fun, with a willingness to chase down any weird tangent the awls, memes, or bad Thursday night games can inspire.

Quick Reference: PMT’s Week 10 Locks

• Ravens -3.5 (Chris Long’s best bet)
• Colts -6.5 (Zach)
• Lions -7.5 (Big Cat)
• Ravens/Vikings Over 49.5 (Max)
• Touchdown Parlay: Kittle + McBride + Lad McConkey at 15:1 odds

(For full time-stamped breakdowns of each game, see “NFL Week 10 Preview and Picks” above.)