Sports experts (by our terms of course) Ethan Parrish, Samuel Ottaberry, Chris Robinson, and Ethan Jones (that's an Ethan sandwich) discuss the ridiculous world of sports. With their passions largely lying in the football and basketball sectors of that world, they love breaking down the NFL, NBA, and College Football. Don't worry, they aren't scared to discuss other sports currently relevant in the sports realm (well maybe except cheese rolling). Join the boys as they produce the most correct opinions in sports media and discuss life's greatest questions (which are all sports ones of course).
College Football Bold Takes + Way Too Early College Football Playoff Predictions | Ep. 8
Hosts Christopher Robinson and Ethan discuss bold predictions for the upcoming college football season and offer way-too-early picks for conference championships and playoff contenders in this interview episode.
19 Apr 2025
We Predicted the First Round of the NBA Playoffs Pt.2 + Gambling our Savings on the Playoffs | Ep. 7
Guys, it finally happened...We got our first ever Ethan sandwich (a miracle on par with when USA's hockey team beat Russia in 1980) as Ethan, Samuel, and Ethan predict the first round of the NBA playoffs. Since this is part two, the boys preview the 1-8 and 2-7 matchups in the Western and Eastern Conferences (including the juicy Warriors-Rockets series). Then the boys draft NBA playoff teams based on who they think will win the most games in this year's playoffs with money on the line (like countless stacks of cash cause this Ethan sandwich is rich rich)
17 Apr 2025
We Predicted the First Round of the NBA Playoffs Pt. 1 | Ep. 6
The NBA playoffs are here!!! And the Ethans are pumped out of their doggone minds to break down each and every first-round matchup (and I know half of the world is pumped out of their doggone minds to hear their breakdown). In this episode, E^2 discusses four first-round series: Nuggets-Clippers, Pacers-Bucks, Lakers-Timberwolves, and Knicks-Pistons. Listen in for many deep insights and for laughs and giggles (they are both wise and humorous, what more could you ask for peak entertainment)
15 Apr 2025
The 2025 Ethan Awards | Ep. 5
This episode features a special airing of the greatest award show on earth (Madonna probably said that)...The Ethan Awards!!! Ethan and Ethan give out the golden giraffe to NBA players who deserve their unique awards like the "Best Sledgehammer Guy" and "Draymond Green" awards (take that sucky normal NBA awards). This first-ever iteration of the Ethan Awards is something you CAN'T miss (even if you have to skip class fr)
8 Apr 2025
NFL tinder | Ep. 4
In this special Career Backups episode, love is in the air (or something stupid like that), as Ethan and Samuel (yes he is in fact still alive) swipe right or left on NFL teams! If the boys swipe right, they believe that the franchise is in a great place. However, if they swipe left, they do not like the current state of the NFL franchise (basically they think the team is undateable and ugly as heck). Listen in for a great (and of course deranged) time!
24 Mar 2025
Ceilings of NBA Playoff Teams | Ep. 3
After their month long hiatus due to the "Mickey Mouse Incident", Ethan Squared is back with a banger of an episode ("It's actually incredible" - Probably John Cena)! With the NBA playoffs just around the corner, the boys discuss the ceiling of each playoff team. How far can the smoking hot Timberwolves, Warriors, and Rockets go in the playoffs? Are the Lakers truly championship contenders thanks to Nico Harrison? All those questions and more are answered in this breathtaking episode! Listen in for the best time of your life (literally scientifically proven)!
14 Feb 2025
All-Star Break Playoff Predictions Pt. 1 | Ep. 2
The long awaited second episode of the critically acclaimed podcast Career Backups is finally out (Arnold Schwarzenegger literally called us up to ask when it was dropping cause he was so excited for it.) In this episode, Ethan squared predict what they think the eastern conference side of the playoff bracket will look like this season. But before they do that (to build up suspense of course), the Ethans discuss some of the recent news in the association, including the Anthony Davis injury, the rescinded Mark Williams trade, Ben Simmons to the Clippers, and so much more!
8 Feb 2025
Breaking Down the Luka Trade with a Recovering Mavs Fan + Grading Every Major Trade from the CRAZIEST Trade Deadline in NBA History | Ep. 1
In the first ever Career Backups episode (a life changing event for most people), Ethan squared and Samuel discuss the CRAZIEST trade deadline in NBA history. First, the boys talk over what the heck Nico Harrison was thinking trading away Luka Dončić to the Lakers (sorry that we had to do that Samuel). Next, they discuss the De'Aaron Fox deal, Jimmy Butler deal, and so much more. Listen in for perfect takes (duh!) and laughs for the whole family (we're family friendly obviously).
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