Pardon My Take – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Tommy Fleetwood, CFB Preview And OSU vs Barstool With Ross Dellenger, Mt Rushmore Of Things Girls Hate About Guys Plus Taylor Swift And KillaTrav Engaged
Date: August 27, 2025
Hosts: Big Cat & PFT Commenter
Guests: Tommy Fleetwood, Ross Dellenger

Episode Overview

This lively episode features a stacked lineup: a triumphant interview with golf’s Tommy Fleetwood after his first Tour Championship win, an in-depth college football (CFB) preview with Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger (including the Ohio State/Barstool drama), and the much-anticipated "Mt. Rushmore of Things Girls Hate About Guys." The hosts also break down the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement news, recap NFL training camp storylines, and roll out their signature blend of humor, irreverence, and deep-cut sports analysis.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NFL Roundup & Training Camp Drama

(03:32–16:12)

• Terry McLaurin’s Extension: The hosts celebrate PFT’s beloved Commanders extending McLaurin ("What was the final deal?" "Three years, $96 million." – [04:30]).
• Bengals & Hendrickson, Raiders & QBs: Trey Hendrickson’s raise is dissected, as is the revolving door of back-up QBs for the Raiders.
• Training Camp "Hold-ins": PFT notes NFL trade demands are now more strategic leverage, not indicators of a real split, unlike in the NBA ([08:13]).
• Kenny Pickett’s Move & Tommy DeVito Anxiety: The hosts joke about backup QBs bouncing around, and lament the Giants cutting Tommy DeVito with Mafia-movie flair.
• Future of Holdouts: "Is notes app the next phase?" – PFT ([12:55]), referencing how players air grievances.

2. Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: The Engagement

(15:50–26:13)

• “KillaTrav” Goes Mainstream:
  • The hosts marvel at Taylor Swift tagging "KillaTrav" in her engagement post.
  • PFT lampoons, "No father wants their daughter to marry... a guy whose Instagram handle is Kill a Trav" ([16:24]).
• Engagement Caption Critique: Hosts debate and roast the Swift/Kelce announcement copy: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married..."
• Future Kelsey Wedding/Bachelor Party Predictions:
  • Jason Kelsey will "drink over 20 beers before the best man speech" ([19:55]).
  • Harrison Butker’s toast predicted to be epic.
  • Jokes abound about Jason being the life of the wedding (glass shatters, shirt comes off, dance floor ignites).
• Taylor’s Music Trajectory:
  • The panel teases that happy relationships make for worse albums: "Her music’s great when she’s upset" ([23:29]).
  • "A divorce album would rock" – Big Cat ([24:03]).
• Name & Prenup Speculation:
  • "What if Travis takes her last name? Travis Swift would be funny." ([25:16])

3. CFB Preview & Ohio State vs. Barstool Drama (with Ross Dellenger)

(101:05–136:50)

• The OSU/Barstool Saga:
  • Dellenger details how OSU (not Fox) was the first to block Barstool from campus; Fox then banned all appearances to get ahead of negative press.
  • "Ohio State said, no, you cannot be on campus... We had our travel booked" – Big Cat ([104:10]).
  • Dellenger: "I think Ohio State expressed some level of concern about the role of Dave Portnoy on Big Noon Kickoff" ([103:21]).
  • Everyone agrees it’s "great for the rivalry" and solid WWE-style entertainment for college football.
• Conference TV Power:
  • The discussion turns to how conference media partners (e.g., Fox, ESPN) have outsize influence on school decisions, scheduling, and branding.
  • "They have all these TV contracts and rely on these TV networks for the majority of their revenue." – Dellenger ([107:38])
• CFB Season Preview & Picks:
  • Miami–Notre Dame: Dellenger picks ND narrowly; Big Cat notes "some are high on Miami" ([109:51]).
  • Teams/Coaches on the Rise: Clemson, Tulane, Baylor, Penn State are highlighted.
  • Penn State National Championship Pick:
    • Dellenger’s semifinal/final projections see them beating LSU, with Clubnik (Clemson QB) poised for a Heisman run.
    • "I picked Penn State to win it all. This is the year." – Dellenger ([134:22])
  • Big 12 = Conference of Chaos: "Just lean into the parody... you never know!" ([126:22]).
  • Nick Saban/Belichick at UNC: Insightful anecdotes about college football's coaching diaspora ([124:19]).
  • Favorite Facilities: Georgia, Clemson, Nebraska, with a Kirby Smart zinger: "Well, that’s what happens when they won’t let us pay the players" ([132:03]).

4. Mt. Rushmore: Things Girls Hate About Guys

(44:34–66:56, picks dispersed)

Format: Each team drafts "reasons girls hate guys"; hosts and producers riff and roast.

Top Picks & Notables:

• Leaving the toilet seat up ([47:32])
• Never being able to find anything (remote, fridge items, etc.) ([48:23])
• Snoring ([50:09])
• Sports obsession spills into real life/mood swings ([50:33])
• Not going to the doctor / bad self-health ([51:15])
• Not texting back / forgetting to reply ([53:31])
• Being messy/slobby living habits ([58:48])
• Farting/ripping farts ([58:06])
• Starting every war ([54:48~])
• Doing dumb competitions that get you hurt (fantasy, rec leagues, etc.) ([57:52])
• Following random girls on Instagram ([54:25])

Honorable mentions: Mansplaining, being needy when sick, bad fashion choices, not talking about emotions, road rage, blowing money on parlays, bad grocery shopping, and more.
Memorable Reflection:
"We just proved we can't talk about our emotions..." – Big Cat on missed pick ([59:02])
"Women don't like our hairy balls." – PFT ([59:34])

5. Tommy Fleetwood Interview: 2025 Tour Championship Winner

(70:53–100:22)

• Emotional First Win:
  • Tommy describes the mental grind: "The support for me was ridiculous... Sunday was very cool" ([71:19]).
  • He focused on key holes, admitting devastation at 15 on Saturday weighed on him ([73:09]).
  • "This time the biggest difference was no one caught up with me. It felt like mine to lose." ([73:34])
• Celebrity Support:
  • "People were saying afterwards, you know, LeBron’s been tweeting, Caitlin Clark, Tyga sent a nice message..." ([72:06])
• Ryder Cup Jokes:
  • Fleetwood acknowledges American fans must now "double-bird" him, and jokes he won’t be offended ([76:43]).
  • The hosts tease, "If Tommy Fleetwood was a real man, he would play left-handed in the Ryder Cup." ([87:41])
• Son’s "Try Me Hardest" Viral Moment:
  • "That was the answer he came out with... very proud. He’s given off a good message" ([78:36])
• Perseverance & Losing Streak:
  • "Everybody can inspire in a different way... mine was a story of perseverance." ([91:35])
  • "Every time I’d been there, it didn’t happen. More and more doubt creeps in."
• Media Demeanor:
  • Fleetwood discusses importance of facing the music after heartbreak, resisting the urge to "sulk," using interviews as motivation ([80:32]).
• Golf "Mini Driver" Deep Dive:
  • "I never really had a three wood that I loved... Mini driver’s unbelievable." ([84:04])
• American Sports:
  • Confesses love for NBA ("Steph Curry") and American sports culture ([95:43]).

6. Hot Seat, Cool Throne

(29:38–43:44)

• Hot Seat:
  • Burning Man attendees: 50mph winds, traffic, "Orgy Dome" collapse ([29:57])
  • Carlos Alcaraz’s haircut drama at US Open ([33:04])
  • PFT’s Commanders: Most expensive beer in the NFL ($16.49) ([38:03])
• Cool Throne:
  • Rajon Rondo: "Flag football’s No. 1 ranked QB (allegedly)" ([31:43])
  • Baseball staying relevant: MLB schedule drop timing out Taylor/Trav news ([34:23])
  • Keegan Bradley: May captain and play on Ryder Cup team, which would be legendary ("It hasn’t happened since 1963" – [40:57]).

7. Listener FAQs & PMT Banter

(137:31–147:47)

• Hosts discuss watching old clips, managing double/triple TVs as adults, and possibly rehoming their office turtle (Mr. Pear).
• Classic tangent on famous turtles erupts, complete with Ninja Turtle and Lonesome George references.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce:
  • "No father wants their daughter to marry... a guy whose Instagram handle is Kill a Trav." – PFT ([16:24])
  • "I’m gonna say it... I think Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are dating." – Big Cat ([17:51])
• On NFL Trade Demands:
  • "The next phase in the holdout request trade is now notes app." – PFT ([12:55])
• CFB Drama:
  • "Ohio State did not allow us to do the show... We had our travel booked." – Big Cat ([104:10])
• Tommy Fleetwood’s Win:
  • "Everybody can inspire in a different way... Mine is a story of perseverance." – Fleetwood ([91:35])
  • "I used [post-loss interviews] as motivation... you could sulk, but just by doing that (talking), you say something good straight away." – Fleetwood ([80:32])
• Mt. Rushmore Wisdom:
  • "We just proved we can't talk about our emotions..." – Big Cat ([59:02])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• NFL Training Camp Drama: 03:32–16:12
• Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce Engagement: 15:50–26:13
• Hot Seat, Cool Throne: 29:38–43:44
• Mt. Rushmore: Things Girls Hate About Guys: 44:34–66:56
• Tommy Fleetwood Interview: 70:53–100:22
• CFB Preview & OSU vs. Barstool w/Ross Dellenger: 101:05–136:50
• Listener FAQs & Banter: 137:31–147:47

Overall Tone & Style

The signature PMT mix: hyperkinetic, sports-obsessed, self-deprecating humor, and absurdist riffing, with just enough serious analysis and guest expertise to deliver genuine insights. The hosts’ banter is irreverent and rapid-fire, layering bits (Orgy Dome, wedding bachelor party gags) with fan-acknowledged running jokes and timely pop-culture snark. The interviews (especially with Fleetwood) provide refreshingly candid looks into star athletes’ mentalities.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

There’s lots to love:

• A feel-good, insightful interview with a newly-minted golf champion
• PMT’s definitive take on why girls hate guys (with brutal self-awareness)
• Firsthand details on the latest CFB media/realignment drama
• Cackling jokes about Swiftie culture, NFL beer prices, and the "Orgy Dome"
• Real college football picks & predictions from an insider

You’ll walk away clued in, laughing, and a little more ready for football season.