Spittin' Chiclets Episode 611: Featuring Tom Brady

Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 611: Featuring Tom Brady (Recorded: Jan. 13, 2026)

Main Theme & Episode Overview

The 611th episode marks the show's move to Netflix, featuring a landmark interview with NFL legend Tom Brady. The former NHLers and Barstool personalities hold court on all things NHL, with their trademark irreverence, while also thoroughly recapping recent NFL playoff excitement, and, in the show’s emotional heart, recounting the bond between Leafs fans and the community through a tribute to “Kevin,” a beloved Toronto grocery store worker.

The episode is both sprawling and electric, mixing deep hockey analysis, riotous storytelling, and introspective sports philosophy, culminating in a candid, wide-ranging conversation with Brady.

Key Segments & Timestamps

1. Opening Banter, Netflix Launch, and NFL Playoff Recap

00:41 – 12:45
Netflix Debut: The crew celebrates their jump to Netflix and acknowledges the work to get there, marveling that they've now had both Wayne Gretzky and Tom Brady as guests.
- “I still can’t believe the fact we've had now two goats on this podcast. Wayne Gretzky and now the football goat…” – Biz (01:45)
NFL Playoff Electric Weekend: Wit, Biz, RA, and Yan dissect the wild NFL weekend, reveling in the Patriots’ win and the massive amounts of “Pink Whitney” at tailgates.
- “NFL playoffs were electric this weekend… NFL fans all over the place, they love pregame with Pink Whitney.” – Whitney (00:41)
Merls’ Betting Story: Merls narrowly misses out on a $58k parlay; detailed breakdown of his dilemma and wise cash-out.
- “His cash out then changed to 15,500… I said, Buddy, it’s $100 bet. You gotta let it ride.” – Whitney (03:29–04:07)
Celebrity and NFL Hot Goss: Stefan Diggs/Cardi B/Taylor Swift references, Connor McDavid “haters,” and emotional fan moments, including Biz confessing he gets weepy watching big “locker room speech” moments—especially while flying.
- “I was getting fucking goosebumps. I was getting a little emotional because I watched it while I was on a flight.” – Biz (06:23)

2. Barstool House Stories: The Mincy Room Disaster

12:45 – 18:57
"Mincy Mode": Recap of Mincy’s notorious stay at Biz’s house, with mishaps including ruined guest room paint (“Portolo paint”), wet suits on window seals, and a find of “Lucy pouches” on the nightstand. The tone is comedic but affectionate, with an idea floated to sell shirts featuring Mincy’s “mark,” raising funds for a fan with cancer.
- “To me, that's Miny Playoff of Banksy. That was his mark that left on my house, which I won’t be getting fixed.” – Biz (17:48)
Charity Shoutout: This mischievous segment pivots into genuine praise for Barstool’s efforts—over $150k raised for fan Chris fighting brain cancer via the sale of Mincy T-shirts.

3. NHL Deep Dive: Devils Meltdown, Dougie Hamilton Drama & Jersey Fandom

22:03 – 41:50
Devils Fandom in Crisis:
- Pasha (the resident Devils diehard) joins to dissect the team’s woes: scratching Dougie Hamilton, drama over waived trades, the locker room morale crisis, and fans calling for coach and GM firings.
- “Everyone needs to go… I am now running up to the front of it and I'm putting the conductor hat on and I'm leading that fucking charge...” – Pasha (33:07)
- Devil fan base infighting & moments of gallows humor: “I might fly to Jersey for Wednesday's home game. I hope it's a bloodbath in there. I hope there's fire Fitzy chants.” – Pasha (37:38)
Hockey Insight: Substantive breakdowns of trade mechanics, contract clauses, and why healthy scratches sometimes serve as leverage. Discussion of “puck luck,” mental edge, and team “feng shui.”
- “A lot of it does have to do with that quote unquote feng shui and puck luck. Creating that positive energy inside a locker room… can’t be more overstated.” – Biz (43:00)

4. Atlantic Division Rundown: Islanders Rise, Sabres Buzz, and Tampa’s Dominance

43:00 – 67:13
Islanders' "Juju":
- The Isles’ surprising success and locker room chemistry, highlighted by outdoor team-building skates and young star Schaefer’s impact.
Sabres Surge:
- The crew, shocked at Buffalo’s current run, raves about Josh Doan’s impact, gritty play, and speculation on possible roster moves (e.g., whether to trade or keep Owen Power).
- “That fight, it was awesome… the arena is so electric.” – Whitney (50:38)
Tampa Bay’s Jack Adams Case & Kucherov Praise:
- John Cooper’s yet-to-be-awarded Coach of the Year credentials; Kucherov’s “mastery” as a winger. Kucherov’s stats put him in the “top ten of all time” winger discussion.
- “At 35 I'd basically mastered the craft. That's where Kucherov is at. He's cracked the code.” – Biz (61:32)
- “One of the best wingers of all time… easily top 10 all time.” – Biz (63:01)
Detroit’s Veteran Blend & Fedorov Jersey Retirement Trivia:
- Detroit’s “eyes are your eyes” vibes; Steve Yzerman’s patience; hot goaltending run; fitting tribute to Fedorov.

5. Tom Brady Interview: Leadership, Adversity & Championship Mentality

116:34 – 173:47 [Tom Brady Joins - Interview Proper]
Brady’s Hockey Ties:
- His connection to the sport: Ann Arbor in the Red Wings' heyday, Bruins in Boston, Lightning in Tampa, and Panthers in Florida.
- “I love hockey. I love the sport. It's a lot like football to me, in terms of the toughness and resilience…” – Tom Brady (117:01)
Career Reflections:
- Brady candidly traces his improbable ascent from overlooked college backup to NFL icon—highlighting perseverance, resilience, and what so many modern QBs lack: “mastery of the mental and emotional side.”
- “At 25 I was good. At 35, I was great. At 45, I was a master of the sport.” – Tom Brady (129:59)
- “I learned to compete. I learned to figure it out. By midway through the year, Coach Carr finally said, okay, you’re playing the rest of the year. We won every game after that.” – Tom Brady (133:07)
- On leadership: “My leadership was always about, first of all, how do I lead by example?” (158:58)
Belichick, Patriot Way, and Winning Culture:
- Details on the Bill Belichick dynamic, winning mentality, and adapting to new generations of athletes.
- “He’s the best coach to ever coach in the NFL… he never let off the gas… We all appreciate the coaches that got the best out of us.” – Tom Brady (162:56)
- Insightful rant on “players’ coaches,” team-first culture vs individualism, and the dangerous effects of social media.
Locker Room Cross-Generational Leadership:
- How he bridged the gap with younger teammates.
- “Quarterbacks naturally have to be the vocal communicator… I actually really enjoyed that because [I could] be the mentor that others were to me.” (152:02)
Life Philosophy & Preparation:
- “Giving, rewards the giver… circumstances have changed, but who I am and my values have never really changed.” (157:17)
- On the drive for perfection: “Throwing a perfect spiral… it was a sickness, in a positive way—it was an addiction.” (145:36)
Business Post-Football & Noble Partnership:
- “It’s really a mentality… No excuses. No complaints. Let’s just go offer solutions.” (171:48)

6. Community & Emotional High Point: “Kevin’s Story”—Leafs Fandom & Bobby McMahon’s Gesture

92:20 – 106:51
Toronto Community Story:
- Hockey Illuminati shares the story of Kevin, a beloved Loblaws cart-pusher and die-hard Leafs fan, who passed away and was honored by Bobby McMahon wearing his vest on Hockey Night in Canada. A moving, transparent account of friendship, loss, and true sports community.
- “If there’s someone you love, someone you want to do something with… don’t wait. Don’t wait, because you might get that call the next…” – Hockey Illuminati (104:24)
Show of Support:
- “We’re going to do everything that we can in order to help you and his wife out… This is what it’s about.” – Biz (105:11)

7. Trade News, Prospects & League Updates

107:56 – 113:56 and scattered
Panarin–Colorado rumors, Western Conference Home Dominance, Seattle’s Turnaround
- “They get Panarin before the Olympics, they should just play as a team in the Olympics.” – Yan (107:41)
- “Seattle’s goaltending, that’s all it is… nothing about Seattle makes sense except the hot goalies.” – Whitney (111:32)
Mighty Ducks Statue Curse:
- “They’re 0-7-1 since they removed the Mighty Ducks Wild Wing statue from outside the arena… bring it back!” – Guest Analyst (183:00)

Notable Quotes & Moments

On achieving mastery:

“At 25 I was good. At 35, I was great. At 45, I was a master of the sport.” – Tom Brady, on personal and athletic development. (129:59)
On legacy and leadership:

“Everything you do in the past in sport doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is that team, that year, that day of practice…” – Tom Brady (155:52)
On coping with adversity:

“You got to work through doubt in yourself, lack of confidence, stagnating at certain levels… I had to grow the f--- up.” – Tom Brady, on college struggles. (130:01–133:08)
On hockey juju and team luck:

“I think it just has a lot to do with juju, and creating that positive energy inside of a locker room… can’t be more overstated.” – Biz (43:00)
On the nature of perfection and drive:

“I would throw out of the 700, maybe 20 of them did exactly what I wanted to…” – Tom Brady, on the addiction to the perfect spiral. (146:29)
On the power of fandom and community:

“All Kev ever wanted was to see the Leafs win the cup and to have friends. That’s all he wanted.” – Hockey Illuminati (100:39)

Important Timestamps

00:41 – 12:45: NFL weekend recap, Barstool banter, parlay story
12:45 – 18:57: Mincy at Biz’s house, merch for charity
22:03 – 41:50: Devils disaster deep-dive, fan crisis, team management discussion
43:00 – 67:13: Atlantic Division breakdown, Islanders/Buffalo/Tampa/Detroit
92:20 – 106:51: Kevin’s story & Bobby McMahon tribute (emotional high point)
116:34 – 173:47: Tom Brady Interview

Tone & Style

Language: Candid, comic, and crass at times (true to Barstool). Brady is thoughtful, philosophical, and engaging in his segment.
Rhythm: Conversation bounces from irreverent banter to genuine emotion and intellectual depth, making for an episode both entertaining and soul-stirring.

Final Thoughts

This marathon episode sees the hosts at the height of their powers: breaking news, dissecting hockey and football with wit and depth, weaving wild Barstool house tales with community charity, and sharing a table with the greatest quarterback of all time. It’s an instant-classic in the Spittin’ Chiclets cannon, with Tom Brady’s interview—both humble and profound—a major highlight for sports fans.