Pardon My Take – Episode Summary

Episode: Ryan Whitney & Paul Bissonnette, Olympics, Indiana Bears, US Beats Canada + Fyre Fest Of The Week
Date: February 20, 2026
Hosts: Big Cat (Dan Katz), PFT Commenter
Guests: Ryan Whitney (“Wit”), Paul Bissonnette (“Biz”)

Overview

This lively episode of Pardon My Take dives into the latest Olympics drama, the ongoing stadium saga with the “Indiana Bears,” intense Olympic hockey chatter with Spittin’ Chiclets’ Biz and Wit, plus college hoops takes and the usual dose of chaos and comedic bits from the hosts. The episode features the in-the-moment, raucous banter PMT listeners love, including memorable live reactions to the US women’s hockey team defeating Canada for Olympic gold.

Key Sections & Discussion Points

Indiana Bears Stadium Saga & NFL Stadium Drama

[03:08 – 09:22]

• The hosts riff on the recent vote in Indiana to pursue the Chicago Bears, poking fun at stadium politics, incompetent local government, billionaire owners, and NFL posturing.
• Big Cat: “It’s local government. It’s billionaires not paying for their own fucking stadium. It’s the NFL wanting everything… The fans getting screwed.”
• Frustration with how Bears President Kevin Warren has failed to get shovels in the ground for a new stadium.
• Satirical brainstorming: Why not have every NFL team threaten to move to Indiana? "Every team: Indiana."
• The hosts bemoan the loss of old stadiums and joke about turning places like Mars Cheese Castle or Hammond, Indiana, into new homes for pro sports franchises.
• Takeaways on negotiating (or threatening) with public officials for stadium funding.
• On future regret of making every stadium domed/indoors, and the futility of hosting major events like the Super Bowl for midwestern cities.

Olympics & Time Zone Complaints

[09:34 – 18:03]

• The hosts, joined by the regular crew, discuss the pain of watching Olympic events in European or Asian time zones ("I said I don’t like the Olympics when it’s not in our time zone — that’s just a fact." – PFT).
• Bit on just permanently hosting the Olympics in Hammond, Indiana.
• Conversation veers to the next Olympic host cities, the Alps, and silly names (“Busto Arsezio”), with the usual PMT geographical confusion and wisecracks.
• Transition to the main topic of Olympic men’s hockey, setting up anticipation for USA vs. Canada.

Olympic Hockey (Men’s & Women’s) Live with Biz and Wit

[50:59 – 86:33]

Setting the Stage

• Biz and Wit dial in for classic U.S.-Canada banter while both shows simultaneously watch the women’s hockey gold medal match (USA vs. Canada).
• Memorable introduction:
  • Wit’s birthday is celebrated (“I’m 43 years old today.” — Wit, [51:29])
  • Emotional crop-dust fart story (“I think that Wit’s birthday fart that stunk up this whole room, changed the momentum for the United States…” — Biz, [51:42])

Canadian and U.S. Men’s Games Recap

• Canada survived a scrappy Czech team despite a critical injury to Sidney Crosby.
• Discussed the red-heavy Czech uniforms contributing to missed “too many men on the ice” calls. ("It created kind of an illusion..." – Biz, [54:27])
• US vs. Sweden: Forsberg’s hesitance to shoot, Swedish coaching mysteries, and US strategy using “repair men” on overtime faceoffs.
• Wit's take: “I don’t love the fact it’s three-on-three. I do like the fact there’s no shootouts this year in the Olympics—at least in the gold medal game there won’t be.” ([59:48])

Overtime Format Debate

• Confusion over whether Olympic overtime in finals will be 20 min 5-on-5 or 3-on-3. (Turns out: 20 min 3-on-3, which stuns Biz, [61:47]).

US-Canada Women’s Hockey Live Watch & Reactions

• Hosts and guests react live as the US women defeat Canada for gold in a thriller, including a breakaway, OT, and emotional goal.
• Biz: “Right now the American coach is crying. Very emotional.” ([69:46])
• Wit: “I’ve never had a win over him in anything… Finally…” ([71:21])
• The guys needle and trash-talk in the spirit of the rivalry:
  • “You show me a good loser and I’ll show you a loser.” — Dan ([71:02])
  • On American classiness: “We got to celebrate our wins! …I’m not gonna apologize for being excited about a win!” — Dan ([72:09])
  • “The Canadians don’t win with class. When they beat us, they pat us on the head…” — PFT ([72:27])

Gold Medal Game Preview (Men’s)

• Agreement that USA-Canada is imminent (with due respect for underdog Slovakia and Finland).
• Wit breaks down team strengths: “Our D is better, their forwards are better. Hellebuyck, I think, is a better goalie than Binnington…” ([83:50])
• High stakes: “This is the first time it’s been best-on-best in, what, 12 years… this is a big game.” — Wit ([84:52])

Classic Banter

• Foreskin bet returns; chirping about “mayor’s bets” and ridiculous forfeits ([85:38]).
• More taunting: “There’s nothing cooler than your co-workers talking about your foreskin.” — Biz ([86:00])

College Basketball Roundup

[22:06 – 47:47]

• Johnny Fanta’s legendary Mick Cronin meltdown prediction comes true ("No one’s ever called a shot harder than Johnny Fanta did." — Dan, [22:06])
• The hosts play audio of Cronin’s confrontation with a reporter (“Are you raising your voice at me? Come on, dude!” — Cronin, [23:02]), then break down why college hoops coaches are uniquely insane.
• College coaches’ inability to handle losing (e.g., John Shire, Danny Hurley).
• Discussions on strategic timing of games (e.g., whether you want to play a team after a loss).
• Fun yet heated debates on UConn/Villanova, the difference between losing at college level, and whether to actually travel to watch big games.
• The “Big Boys” Club, PMT’s ongoing bit about the psychology of “fat boy” food habits—VR ordering food but not eating it ([32:23+]).
• Barbs on Kansas’ Darrin Peterson being checked out ("This guy does not seem to like basketball." — Dan, [38:15])

Fyre Fest of the Week & Announcements

[88:24+]

• The crew prep for their upcoming “36-hour Stream” for picks punishments—lots of wild stunts and viewer-input challenges planned.
• Updates on Zach’s living situation (dodging eviction, learning about 10-day termination notices).
• Hank’s internet/utility struggles in his apartment.
• PMT classic “Fire Fest” round, with relatable or absurd personal gripes.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “It’s all local government. It’s billionaires not paying for their own fucking stadium.” — PFT Commenter, [03:30]
• “You show me a good loser and I’ll show you a loser.” — Dan, [71:02]
• "Are you raising your voice at me? Come on, dude." — Mick Cronin (audio), [23:02]
• On the US women’s hockey win:
  • “I’ve never had a win over him in anything. Finally…” — Wit, [71:21]
  • “Right now the American coach is crying. Very emotional.” — Biz, [69:46]
• “The Canadians don’t win with class… They do ‘we’re winning with class’ and then they’ll, like, pat you on the head.” — PFT Commenter, [72:27]
• On the Olympics: “I said I don’t like the Olympics when it’s not in our time zone — that’s just a fact.” — PFT Commenter, [09:40]
• On a potential NFL lottery for Seahawks ownership: “How sick would that be? … Some random dude gets the Seahawks.” — Dan, [47:44]

Important Timestamps

• 03:08 – Indiana Bears stadium and local government gripes
• 09:34 – Olympics in “wrong” time zones; Indianapolis as “Olympics permanent home”
• 22:06 – Johnny Fanta, Mick Cronin post-game meltdown, and college coaches’ reactions
• 32:23 – The Big Boys’ virtual food ordering confessional
• 50:59 – Biz & Wit join for Olympic hockey segment (runs to ~86:33)
• 69:45 – US women’s hockey team wins gold live on the episode
• 88:24 – Fyre Fest of the Week; 36-hour Stream details
• ~101:00 on – More Fire Fest stories, personal bits, episode wind-down

Tone and Style

• Irreverent, sarcastic, bombastic sports talk—hallmarks of the PMT brand.
• Plenty of inside jokes, callbacks, and meta-commentary (on their own content, ads, and running bits).
• Candid, freewheeling discussions of news, fan emotion, and sometimes deeply unserious “analysis.”
• Willingness to go off-topic for comedic effect or to chase down ridiculous tangents.

Conclusion

This PMT episode delivers everything longtime listeners expect: sharp sports bar takes, free-wheeling group banter, half-baked solutions to complex problems, wild stories about food ordering and alarm clocks, and the highlight of high-stakes US/Canada Olympic hockey unfolded live on air. Biz and Wit’s guest appearance provides real-time international trash talk, expert hockey analysis mixed with PMT silliness, and heart-on-sleeve reactions as the USA secures women’s hockey gold.

If you missed it, skip the ads, cue up the segment with Biz and Wit for Olympic hockey drama, and stay for the Fyre Fest and the mayhem of the 36-hour stream announcement.