The Yak Podcast Summary – March 11, 2026

Episode: "Cheah is Going to Try and Hit a 100MPH Baseball Blindfolded"

Episode Overview

This episode of The Yak brings together the Barstool Sports crew (Big Cat, Brandon Walker, Steven Cheah, KB, Nick, Rone, Lil Sas, Kate, Emma, Fitz, Dana, Greg, Deutsch, and others) for their trademark, free-wheeling roundtable. The main theme centers on the aftermath of Bam Adebayo’s explosive 83-point NBA game, wild debates about sports fan culture, and an extended, hilarious argument about whether it’s possible—or even theoretically easier—to hit a 100MPH fastball while blindfolded.

Other highlights include a deep dive into “Green Greg’s” burgeoning Barstool career, more wild sports hypotheticals, March Madness anticipation, news from the Barstool world, and a preview of upcoming “Yak” content and antics.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Sports Debates: Bam Adebayo's 83-Point Game and Kobe Fan Reactions

• The show opens with heated takes about Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point night, with Brandon and Dana discussing basketball scoring records, the history of teams helping players chase big numbers, and the social media wars between Kobe and LeBron stans.
• Dana: “You can't say good game about any basketball player without [Kobe fans] just coming.” [03:01]
• The crew notes how, historically, teams have often prioritized players’ scoring achievements (e.g., Wilt Chamberlain, David Robinson).
• Nostalgia and online haters: Brandon and Dana discuss how sports nostalgia, social media algorithms, and the need to “protect legacies” shape fans' perceptions.
• Dana on Kobe’s legacy: “Where he is is an incredible spot in basketball history… but they kind of lie… say he should be up there with LeBron and Michael, and he shouldn’t.” [10:17]

2. Can Cheah Hit a 100 MPH Fastball Blindfolded?

• The core comedic segment: Steven Cheah posits (with baffling seriousness) that he, as a non-baseball player, might have a better shot at hitting a 100MPH fastball blindfolded—arguing that not seeing the pitch would let him “time it up” at random.
• Ridicule ensues. Brandon: “That’s the worst question you’ve ever asked.” [18:14]
• This escalates to live field testing: Cheah is given a bat and has to swing blindfolded at wiffle balls, to predictably embarrassing but hilarious results.
• Notable moment: Cheah contacting real MLB players (Austin Hedges, Gunner Henderson, Hosmer) for their opinion—and all adamantly agree his theory is nonsense.
  • Gunner Henderson: “No, because I've tried hitting with closing my eyes before, and it is very scary and even harder.” [65:42]
• Plans are set to take Cheah to a batting cage to properly test the theory.

3. Barstool Office Life: Debuts, Beefs, and "Green Greg"

• Extended “welcome to Barstool” segment with new hire Greg, forever known as “Green Greg,” discussing his recent move, Barstool's internal culture, and fun personalities.
  • Greg on being recognized: “He said ‘I don’t appreciate you for who you are, but I like you for what you are.’” [79:34]
• Beefs and Barstool machinations: Discussions on team-building outings, beer spas, competitive drinking, and the perpetual quest to start fun, meaningless drama.
• Deutsch describes his apartment and “boneless couch” adventures; banter about furniture, living the Barstool lifestyle, and hopes of “making it.”

4. March Madness & Sports Office Shenanigans

• Anticipation for March Madness; mentions of bracket pools and “Bracket Busters.”
• Internal office competitions (Juggernauts league, etc.).
• Banter about favorite sports, nostalgia for classic NBA, favorite food at stadiums, and quirky office routines (collecting souvenir cups, Chinese workouts).

5. Absurd Hypotheticals and Off-Topic Antics

• A recurring theme: unhinged would-you-rather sports scenarios (e.g., “Is it easier to win the Indy 500 without a car?” [19:09]) and jokes about sports logic.
• “Beer spa” discussion: Deutsch preparing for a day of soaking in beer, possibly drinking it, and joking about the line between beer consumption and hygiene.

6. Office Ad Reads and Content Plugs (skipping actual ads as per instructions)

• Frequent transitions in and out of humorous promos or “housekeeping”—used as an opportunity to riff on Barstool culture and highlight personalities.
• Teases for upcoming "Yak" events: the World Baseball “Yug-Off”, halftime stunts, anthem singers, and more.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You just got to realize the algorithm. If you click on one hate tweet, that's all you're going to see.”
  Brandon [05:45] – on why hate spreads online so rapidly.
• “He told me... ‘I'm 12 inches soft if you need anything from me.’”
  Brandon, relaying a bizarre greeting from Greg. [05:10]
• “Blindfolded and not blindfold? … I'm going to hawk it... I just want to see you blindfolded, trying to swing.”
  Brandon [18:33 and 18:52] – as plans escalate to actually test Cheah’s theory.
• “No, because I’ve tried hitting with closing my eyes before, and it is very scary and even harder.”
  Gunner Henderson (MLB player), demolishing Cheah’s argument [65:42].
• On stadium food:
  “I just wanted the helmet.”
  Dana [113:06]
• Greg on his new Barstool celebrity:
  “He said, ‘I don't appreciate you for who you are, but I like you for what you are.’” [79:34]
• On starting beefs:
  “Start at the top. Start with Rico.”
  Dana [92:09]

Segment Timestamps

• [02:27–11:32] – Bam Adebayo/Kobe Fan Discussion
• [13:32–26:46] – Cheah’s Blindfolded Fastball Debate Starts
• [18:33–22:23] – Cheah Attempts Blindfolded Wiffleball, Gets Roasted
• [41:00–49:30] – Cheah Contacts Real MLBers, Gets Repeatedly Shot Down
• [27:41–54:47] – Beer Spa Plans & Deutsch’s Apartment Life
• [72:00–94:00] – Green Greg Interview, Barstool Life, Office Beefs
• [98:00–104:10] – Upcoming Yugoff, Batting Cage Plans
• [113:06–116:37] – Stadium Food Banter, Nostalgia, Office Cups
• [100:07–101:20] – Cheah’s “Thought Starter”: Is Ketchup Overrated With Fries?
• [117:06–118:55] – Plans for Yug-Off, Cheah’s Batting Cage Halftime Show
• [106:00+] – NBA History, Personal Fandoms

Tone and Vibe

Throughout, the episode maintains the trademark Yak blend of sports-obsessed, irreverent, and intentionally absurd humor. The crew’s chemistry creates an engaging, unpredictable rhythm—one segment may feature a serious sports culture rant, immediately followed by total nonsense about blindfolded baseball or beer spas.

The tone is chaotic but warm, heavy on inside jokes, frequent digressions, and fast-paced banter, with every host happily riffing on the others’ worst takes. Listeners can expect laughter, good-natured roasting, and moments of sports nerdery mixed with affectionate Barstool office gossip.

Summary Takeaways

• Sports culture’s absurdities—and its fierce online defenders—are front and center, as is Yak’s willingness to poke fun at its own nerdiest debates.
• Cheah’s confidence in unhinged hypotheticals produces the episode’s comedic high-point, illustrated by the group’s live attempts to “science” his misguided theory.
• Green Greg’s emergence as a full character and office fixture receives a warm, funny welcome.
• Throughout, the episode is a lively snapshot of the Barstool universe—marked by high-energy sports talk, in-jokes, and a readiness to turn every controversy into an event.

Listen For:

• Cheah getting demolished by MLB pros on the “blindfold fastball” question ([65:42], [66:05])
• Emma’s incredulity (“This guy is a clown.” [08:11])
• The debut of “beer spa” as an office content idea ([47:01])
• Hilarious analogies about sports legacy and sitcom fandom ([10:09–11:25])
• The riotous argument over why vision is, indeed, essential in baseball ([22:13–26:06], [66:10–67:01])
• Plans for the Yug-Off and Cheah’s halftime show debut ([117:06])

Episode is a must-listen for Barstool and Yak fans, as well as anyone who loves sports debates that spiral into glorious, comic absurdity.