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. 124 Cattywampus & Drive-Thru Diplomas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:59

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve recap Week 8 of quarantine and discuss Part 7 & 8 of The Last Dance documentary. Rebecca shares stories of former Bull and her UConn classmate Scott Burrell. While Steve shares tales of Mothers Day 2020 and his trip last December to London to interview Christian Pulisic. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 124th edition of the Bal & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 123 Budgy Smugglers & The Hollow Jester | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:29

On this week’s Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve recap Week 7 of quarantine. Rebecca watches the 1996 Olympic Women's Basketball Gold Medal Game for the first time. While Steve’s household gesture does not land like he intended. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 123rd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 122 Zero Thousand Dollars & Boom Boom Sauce | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:58

On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss Week 6 of quarantine and the latest news from the WNBA. Rebecca shares stories of former Notre Dame Women's Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw in honor of her retirement this past week. While Steve navigates his favorite local book store virtually. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 122nd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 121 N95 Dickies & The Beard of Bees | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:34

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve recap their trials and tribulations from Week 5 of Quarantine Puzzling. Rebecca shares stories from ESPN's very special social distancing broadcast of the 2020 WNBA Draft. While Steve discusses his quarantine beard and shares his David Letterman-esque goals for his newly acquired facial accessory. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 121st edition of The Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 120 Draft Day Suits & Puzzle Arsenals | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:51:41

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are getting ready for Friday's WNBA Draft while in quarantine. Rebecca shares a touching story about the late, great Pat Summit. While Steve talks about his son walking around the house in his "Draft Day Suit". All that plus Viewer Mail on the 120th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 119 Granny Curlers & Dog Dirt | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:55

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve share stories from quarantine. Rebecca discusses her Instagram Live with Geno Auriemma. While Steve talks about his kids' plan to reinvent a classic prank. All that plus Deny's Curiosity Shoppe and Viewer Mail on the 119th episode of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 118 Holding & Hovering | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:47

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss how late-night has adopted the "in-basement" studio to TV. Rebecca accidentally orders 20 gardening gloves from Amazon. While Steve sports his new jeweler's loupe while making puzzling. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 118th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 117 Puzzling & Jewler's Loupes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:38:26

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve have picked up puzzling again in this time of quarantine. Rebecca successfully navigates a mouthguard deal. While Steve looks to add another piece to his fashionable eyewear collection. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 117th edition of The Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 116 Pork Fat & Armstrings | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:14

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss how quickly things have escalated in just one week with the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca shares stories of interviewing the UConn's Women's Basketball Team the day that NCAA Tournament was canceled. While Steve's driveway hoops game with his son draws a crowd. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 116th episode of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 115 Social Distancing & Knocker-Uppers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:45

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are practicing social distancing from each other in the wake of the coronavirus. Rebecca shares stories from her travels and breaks down the 2020 Women's NCAA Tournament field. While Steve talks about his duties as an auctioneer this past week. All that plus Viewer Mail on 115th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 114 Car Pantries & The Masked Flyer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:14

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve hit a very special podcast milestone. Rebecca talks about her recent trip to Minnesota for Minnesota/Maryland. While Steve shares a Bernard King story. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 114th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 113 Alarm Shaming & Yoga Sounds | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:01

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve answer your Viewer Mail questions, comments and concerns. Rebecca recaps her trip to the Bay Area for the Stanford/Oregon game and Sabrina Ionescu's historic day. While Steve share stories of his own recent travels for his Christian Pulisic story for Sports Illustrated. All that and more on the 113th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 112 Fakin' & Bacon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:04

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap their Valentines Day. Rebecca talks about playing her first basketball game in 15 years. While Steve cherishes playing Hallway Hoops with his son. All that and more on the 112th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 111 Nap Maps & Jerk Moves | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:59

On this week's podcast, Rebecca and Steve discuss new airport day drinking legislation in Minnesota and childhood perceptions of wealth. Rebecca weighs-in on WNBA Free Agency and a crazy week in women's college basketball. While Steve recaps his 3-day trip to Milwaukee to work on a story. All that and more on the 111th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

 Ep. 110 Remembering Kobe & Gigi | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:37:36

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve remember Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Rebecca shares a story about talking to Gigi the night of her jersey retirement at UConn. While Steve shares the advice that Kobe gave to their son. All that plus Viewer Mail on a very special edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

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