Ball & Chain Podcast. show

Ball & Chain Podcast.

Summary: Rebecca Lobo is a Hall of Fame athlete. Steve Rushin wrote about Hall of Fame athletes for years. But unlike most podcast duos, the bond that holds this show together is marriage. Join the couple weekly as they discuss current events and provide a slice of life from the finished half of their basement. Who is the ball? And who is the chain? Find out right here, on Happiness Lane!

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 Ep. 154 Accoutrements & Charcuterie | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:58

On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss scheduled spontaneity and the best practices for cutting a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Rebecca ponders who her phone a friend on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire would be. While Steve talks about his interview this week with former champion and current Jeopardy guest host Ken Jennings for a Sports Illustrated article. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 154th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 153 Sensurround & Sean Connery | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:16

On the first Ball & Chain of 2021, Rebecca and Steve make a bet on the first Marquette/UConn Men's Basketball game since Connecticut rejoined the Big East. Rebecca answers your women's college basketball questions. While Steve reminisces about seeing the movie Earthquake in Sensurround. All that plus Viewer Mail on 153rd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 152 Irritated Bayou & The Brag | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:52

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate the holiday season with a very special Christmas episode. They discuss corporate "brags" and The Sound of Music. Rebecca revisits her 2020 New Year's resolution. While Steve serenades us with "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" on the piano to close out the show. All that plus Viewer Mail on a festive edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 151 The European Model & Champagne Problems | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:42:43

On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve discuss their trip to a nearby light display in Springfield, Massachusetts and the start of a new women’s college basketball season. Rebecca raves about UConn freshman Paige Bueckers. While Steve yearns for the day when he’ll be driven around by Rebecca in a mini-van. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 151st edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 150 Tighty Vitaes & Sap Seal | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:19

On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve discuss their new “parlour” and their Christmas preparations. Rebecca calls a basketball in-person for the first time since March. While Steve creates a new holiday-inspired undergarment. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 150th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 149 Freedent & Quarateens | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:51

On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are getting ready for a socially distant Thanksgiving. Rebecca has a change of plans regarding calling UConn’s season opener. Steve has a spiritual experience folding socks. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 149th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 148 Bubbles & International Falls | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:58

On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve discuss Dolly Parton donating money to COVID vaccine research and share a story of an interaction between Joe Biden and Geno Auriemma. Rebecca shares her plan to begin calling women’s college basketball. While Steve shares stories from his days on the road as a Major League Baseball beat writer. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 148th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 147 Tedium & Touchscreens | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:59

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve, much like the rest of America, are eagerly awaiting the results of the 2020 Presidential Election. Rebecca talks about volunteering as a poll worker and discusses the process of counting ballots. While Steve ponders why coaches don't get picked up on the teams' shoulders after winning a championship anymore. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 147th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 146 Checks & Balances | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:51:29

On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve have come up with a socially distant way to hand out Halloween candy this year. Rebecca talks about her final preparations to be a poll work on Election Day. While Steve receives a Steve-O-Lantern in the mail. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 146th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 145 Candy Canons & Meat Rooms | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:35

On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are getting ready for Halloween and recap their youngest daughter’s birthday. Rebecca learns about Bingo, Bongo, Bango and gives a Pupdate. While Steve receives a jack-o-lantern carved in his honor. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 145th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 144 Outhouses & Penthouses | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:00

On this week’s Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve discuss their dogs' late night pity tinkles and the Oxford comma. Rebecca shares a story from their wedding day with their oldest daughter. While Steve has two beer cans puncture and spray the back of his car. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 144th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 143 Boo-Hoos & Woo-Hoos | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:24

On this week’s Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve recap Rebecca and their son’s birthday and the WNBA Finals. Rebecca and her daughter attend election poll worker training. While a new folding chair almost leads Steve into an accidental 911 call. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 143rd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 142 Tostitos & Mosquitos | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:36:54

On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve get the DNA test results of their new puppy and react to an exciting week of WNBA Playoff action. Rebecca has a hard time with the idea of their oldest child driving soon. While Steve has an incident at his son's soccer game with the puppy. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 142nd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast,

 Ep. 141 Crates & Barrels | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:42:44

On this week's Ball & Chain, we celebrate Steve's birthday and the first day of fall. Rebecca gives a WNBA Playoffs Update. While Steve reveals his childhood crush from the '80s. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 141st edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 140 Boone's Farm & Bone Phones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:02

On the latest Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve are dealing with sickness in the house as the kids go back to school. Rebecca discusses Shey Peddy's miraculous game-winner for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Playoffs. While Steve tells the story about learning how to drive stick on a test drive. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 140th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

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