The Non-Roster Invitees: A Sports Podcast
So much of current sports media is filled with hot takes and people screaming at each other. Each week, join Ben Phelps and Brandon Buskirk as they discuss current events in sports and a few other things on their minds. They are two teachers with a love of sports and sharing information with others to give rational takes on sports. If you love sports and want to learn more about advanced stats, the financial side of sports, and just want to listen to a couple of guys have fun, this baseball-centric podcast that covers all sports is for you. @theNRIpodcast New episodes drop Monday mornings.
Episodes
67 episodes
Blue Jays Lineup Wakes Up, AL Central Cellar Dwellers, and the NBA Finals are Set
Brandon & Ben are back this week to look at the NBA & NHL playoffs, the week that was in MLB, and if Maverick is worth the hype.Episode Rundown 2:41 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 27:00 Satisfied and Smiling, 32:02 MLB Latest,...
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Episode 67
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56:50
Game 7's galore, Yankees On a Tear (But So Are the Padres), and the Reds Find A New Level of Bad
In this week's edition, the guys discuss many game 7's fans were treated to over the weekend, talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly (Reds) from the past week in MLB, and discuss their first world problems. @theNRIpodcastEpiso...
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Episode 66
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46:29
Passionate Takes on The Three Point Line, Cheese, and History Made in MLB
The NRI's are back this week to discuss the past week in MLB, the NBA & NHL playoffs, and their cancelable sports takes. Ben also loses his mind ranting about the merits of American cheese.Episode Rundown: 5:43 Brandon's...
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Episode 65
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52:00
Angels Start Hot, Reds Historically Cold, and NFL Draft Reactions
This week, the boys give their thoughts on the 2022 NFL Draft, look at the NHL & NBA Playoffs, and look back at the past week in MLB. @theNRIpodcastEpisode Rundown: 3:43 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 34:00 Satisfied a...
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Episode 64
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56:56
NL & AL East Preview, Fans Behaving Badly, and a Milestone For a Future Hall of Famer
The boys are back after a week off with their NL & AL East Division previews. They also reflect on Miguel Cabrera's 3,000th hit, and look at the NBA playoff picture. @theNRIpodcastEpisode Rundown: 3:13 Brandon's Box of M...
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Episode 63
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1:12:47
NL & AL Central Preview, NBA & NHL Playoff Races Heat Up
In this episode, Ben and Brandon spend most of their time discussing the NL and AL Central Divisions, they also look at the Lakers' disappointing season, and discuss the end of the NHL regular season. @theNRIpodcast. *The NRI's will b...
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Episode 62
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1:13:35
NL & AL West Preview, Final Four Recap, and America's Go-To Snack
This week, Ben and Brandon Preview the NL and AL West Divisions, Recap the Final Four, and wonder what would happen if they slapped someone on stage. @theNRIpodcastEpisode Rundown: 5:07 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 16:00 Final...
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Episode 61
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1:11:18
An Important Chicken Wing Question, Bellinger Scuffling, Elite 8 Recap, and a Vacation Mess
The NRI's are back this week to look at 3 new rules for the 2022 MLB Season, recap the Elite 8, and discuss the Tyreek Hill & Matt Ryan trades. @theNRIpodcastEpisode Rundown: 6:42 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 25:29 E...
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Episode 60
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1:03:58
MLB and NFL Offseason Moves Galore, Sweet 16 is Set
The guys are back this week to discuss a ton of big free agency signings and trades in MLB and the NFL. Ben & Brandon also take a deep dive into the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. @theNRIpodcastEpisode Rundown: ...
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Episode 59
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1:09:56
BONUS NCAA 2022 Tournament Episode...from 2 guys with zero credibility on college basketball
Ben & Brandon give their picks for the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. @theNRIpodcast
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Episode 58
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18:00
Baseball is BACK, March Madness Begins, and DMV Frustration Remains Constant
In this week's pod, Ben & Brandon play a quick game of would you rather, celebrate MLB's return, and discuss Conference Championship Week.Episode Rundown: 4:36 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 13:36 College Bball Championship ...
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Episode 57
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53:16
Championship Week, Batman, (More) Lockout Talks, and Looking Back at a Legend's Final Home Game
This week, the boys are back to talk a lot of college basketball, the latest MLB lockout meeting between players and owners, and look back at Coach K and his final home game. @theNRIpodcast.Episode Rundown: Brandon's Box of Mystery Topi...
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Episode 56
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1:04:28
NCAA Bubble Watch in full swing, MLB (still) Stuck at the Negotiating Table, and when Streaming Paywalls are the Worst
The guys are back this week with a look at teams on the bubble for the Big Dance, an MLB update, and their usual segments. @theNRIpodcastEpisode Rundown: 5:44 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 14:51 NCAA Bubble Watch, 38:00 Satisfi...
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Episode 55
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55:58
One Year in the Books For the NRI's, Coaches Behaving Badly, and The Olympics Go Full Reality TV
It's the one year anniversary for the NRI podcast. 54 episodes in the books (even though Ben says 53--counting is hard). The Guys get nostalgic with Better Than You Remember, update the MLB Lockout, and give their thoughts on a craz...
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Episode 54
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57:48
Super Bowl Recap
In this special edition of the Non Roster Invitees, Ben and Brandon recap the Super Bowl and give their thoughts on what the result means for both teams now and in the near future. @theNRIpodcast
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Episode 53
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27:53
NBA Players On the Move, More Lockout Blues, and a Little Olympic Talk
In this week's episode, Ben and Brandon talk Super Bowl Prop bets, the NBA trade deadline, MLB lockout updates, and more. NOTE: There will be bonus episode of the NRI's on Monday to breakdown recap the Super Bowl. @theNRIpodcast...
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Episode 52
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59:40
The Waiting (for the Super Bowl and MLB Lockout) is the Hardest Part and TV Characters We Can't Stand
This week, the boys preview the Super Bowl, update the MLB lockout, discuss the Brian Flores/Dolphins/NFL mess, Tom Brady's retirement, and share some TV characters they can't stand. @theNRIpodcastEpisode Rundown: 5:28 Brandon's Box of ...
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Episode 51
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50:10
Championship Sunday Leaves Us Wanting (even) More
In an abbreviated episode, the NRI's recap an amazing NFL Championship Sunday. They'll get back to all their normal bits next week. This week, it's all about the NFL playoffs giving us another amazing weekend of postseason football....
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Episode 50
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29:21
NFL Divisional Round, No MLB Movement, and Hawaii Football Has Trouble in Paradise
The boys are back this week to cover an epic Divisional Round in the NFL Playoffs, update what they can in the MLB lockout, and share their thoughts on cookies.Episode Rundown: 06:25 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 23:28 NFL Divisional...
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Episode 49
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1:02:01
Bengals Trivia Galore, More MLB Non-News, and Goodbye to College Football For Now
In this week's episode, the boys go over all the things that have changed in 31 years of Bengal playoff futility, update the MLB lockout, and talk too much about Cobra Kai, even though it's impossible to talk too much about Cobra Kai. @theNRIpo...
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Episode 48
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1:08:33
MLB Lockout Blues, CFP Snooze, and NFL Playoff Drama Brews
In their first episode of 2022, Ben and Brandon reflect on College Football Bowl season, assess the NFL playoff picture, and wish they had more MLB news to talk about. Episode Rundown: 2:29 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 27:04 NF...
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Episode 47
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1:03:45
It's the End of Year as We Know It (And We Feel Fine)
In this final episode of 2021, the guys air some grievances cover their usual topics along with reflecting on 2021 across college spots, the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. The NRI's will be back with their next new episode on January 10th.
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Episode 46
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1:12:32
Urban is Out, Fielding Matters, and a Hot Take On Christmas Music
Ben and Brandon cover the first week of college bowl games, discuss their favorite comic book movies, give 2 more guys they think should be in the Hall of Fame, and Ben might get canceled for his take on Christmas music.Episode Rundown:...
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Episode 45
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1:05:17
Lonely Highways in Oklahoma, Blowouts Galore in Week 14, and Hall of Fame Talk
In this week's pod, Ben and Brandon look at players they believe should make the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame class along with players on the ballot that are good, but not Hall of Fame good. They also talk the beginning of Bowl season and w...
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Episode 44
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1:04:00
CFP Field is Set, MLB in Lockout, and that Feeling When Nostalgia Doesn't Hit
The boys are back after a week off and spend a lot of time talking college football after an amazing championship Saturday. Ben and Brandon also talk week 13 of the NFL, the MLB lockout, Ben reveals his Spotify 2021 Wrapped, and Bra...
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Episode 43
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1:15:01