The Unknown Players Podcast

This week the guys spend most of the time discussing who they think the best running backs are historically and currently. Then ShooShoo has some shenanigans about China, Mike Johnson, and Paypal. In Kurly’s Korner we go over fires in Chile, border control, and the Middle East. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC55HoEqZKYt97wFMF7wH4g

This week the guys spend most of the time discussing the Lions gut-wrenching loss to the 49ers, they then discuss the AFC championship game a little bit, and make their Super Bowl picks. Then ShooShoo has some shenanigans. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5QXnfTkcgvuXI9wRN5CmQN

The guys discuss divisional results and make their conference championship picks, and then discuss Harbaugh getting signed by the Chargers. Then Shoo & Kurly talk more about the Middle East which leads to some conspiracy talk. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5QXnfTkcgvuXI9wRN5CmQN

The guys discuss Wildcard round results and make divisional picks. Then they discuss McCarthy declaring for the draft and Harbaugh being interviewed by NFL teams. Kurly talks about new game Pal World and ShooShoo gives Middle East update.

The guys discuss NFL week 18 results and make their Wild Card picks, which coaches were let go, and UM winning their first national championship since 1997.

The guys discuss the week 17 Lions/Cowboys debacle – did he report or didn’t he? Who’s at fault? Then they discuss the garbage sound in War Zone. And then some discussion of Epstein papers release.

Lions handle Vikings in week 16 to clinch NFC North, chances at overall #1 seed in NFC? Pistons continue historic slide and Wings are stumbling. IGN worst reviewed games of 2023 included most recent version of COD MW3, called it boring. Trump promises new health care option if elected, his “Christmas message” on Truth Social, could AI deep fakes be the fake news of the 2024 election, and some conspiracies.

Lions look terrible in loss to Bears in week 14, but rebound strong in week 15 to dominate the Broncos setting up chance to win the division in week 16. Pistons and Red Wings struggles, Activision return to office notice, and international meddling in the 2022 midterms. Tee Higgins catch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZodG-_eugZM

Lions don’t look great in win over Saints and some other big performances around the NFL. UM wins Big10, squaring up to play Bama, Pistons & Red Wings records, and GTA6 trailer release. Then they talk about some current events regarding Liz Cheney and a NY law about forced quarantines.

Lions woeful Thanksgiving game performance, OSU vs. UM rivalry game, and current Pistons & Wings standings. Way too late movie review (WW84 & Justice League). Kurly talks a little Ark: Survival Ascended & the cheating issues. Then they discuss a few current events including the death of Henry Kissinger and Trump skipping next debate again. Then Shooshoo has a rant against a NY law that allows sick people to be removed from their homes and isolated.

The guys do a short live stream discussing NFL week 10 and other sports roundup including the Big 10, Pistons and Red Wings. Then they have some light political talk.

Lions control game against Raiders, defense comes up big in 2nd half, then other notable NFL matchups. NCAAF BIG10 standings, current status of World Series, and Pistons & Red Wings starts to their respective seasons. Xbox’s plans to ban unauthorized 3rd party accessories. Matthew Perry death, Lewiston shooter found dead, and some political news regarding Pence’s campaign & Trump.

Baltimore dominates the Lions after being in London the week before, no London lag apparently. UM/MSU rivalry game and current Big10 standings. World Series matchup decided. Then the guys discuss IGN’s ranking of the 25 best monster movies and some honorable mentions. Then they wrap up with Speaker of the House drama finally wrapping up and the active shooter situation in Lewiston, ME.

Lions get gritty win on the road against the Bucs, David Montgomery potential injury, UM blows out IU, another MSU loss and upcoming rivalry game. Current status of the MLB championship series. Then the guys talk about Netflix developing a GTA mobile game. Then they discuss Biden’s peace summit that got canceled and the current state of the Speaker of the House drama. Alec Baldwin could still face charges regarding the Halyna Hutchins death. IRS will begin testing free electronic tax filing system in 2024 – limited rollout in 13 states.

#Lions dominate the #Panthers, Bears get in the win columns. UM blows out MN, and a little bit of MLB playoff talk – Bryce Harper getting doubled up and Jeter’s famous flip play. The guys also spend a little time discussing Microsoft/Activision deal and Game Pass. Then they discuss the Hamas surprise attack on Israel and the current Speaker of the House drama.

#Lions get win they should and needed, defense finally breaks out. Dolphins have a Madden type game. UM & MSU week 4 results, Mel Tucker fired, Tigers eliminated, and big NBA trade (#Dame). 2nd Republican presidential debate, Trump absent again, debate start is a mess. Biden & Trump in Detroit, and Trump organization in trouble. Then Shooshoo takes us down a rabbit hole with one of his shenanigans talking about the Deep State, poison in the air, and nanobots.

#Lions dominate the #Packers, Bears still winless, Cowboys bounce back. UM & MSU week 5 games, Tigers final record, and Miguel Cabrera career review. COD MW3 details on multiplayer mode and release schedule. McCarthy getting ousted as Speaker of the House, Trump business trial update, Kari Lake to run for Senate in AZ, and are Hollywood celebrities real? lol

This week the guys discuss the #Lions loss to the Seahawks and some other #NFL scores and news. They then review UM & MSU NCAAF records and the Mel Tucker news. Waiting on Tigers elimination day. They also discuss some of the leaked documents from the Microsoft vs. FTC case. They then talk about X (Twitter) possibly charging all users, Danny Masterson & Russell Brand controversies, and Trump and the next Republican primary debate. Kurly then leads them down a rabbit hole starting with Damar Hamlin is not real!

This week the guys discuss the #Lions big win over the #Chiefs, other big performances in NFL week 1. They then discuss COD and the potential of Diablo skins coming and COD perks that were overpowered. Then they move on to some current political news including Biden’s 9/11 gaffe and potential impeachment. Then chulo discusses the case of Ken McElroy which a book was written and TV movie made about it called “In Broad Daylight”.

Very quiet sports week - the guys talk a little bit about the Lions depth chart and the Tigers continued mediocrity. They then discuss the next iteration of Zombies in COD MW3. They move on to the Jimmy Buffett news, another McConnell health scare, and some Biden notes. Kurly and Chulo then get in a heated debate over the Maui fires and other conspiracies.

This week the guys discuss the #Lions anemic offense in their 2nd preseason game, the Jonathan Taylor situation in Indy, and the Isaiah Bolden scare. They then move on to UM's self-imposed punishment for Coach Harbaugh and the weekly Detroit Tigers update. Then they wrap up this week's episode talking about the Texas Chainsaw Massacre multiplayer game and a potentially new Tomb Raider game. They then move on to politics to discuss Trump coming to Fulton County to be processed on Thursday, 8/24, first GOP debate, and Biden’s latest gaffe.

We finally have a Lions game to talk about even if it is preseason, some prominent NFL signings, and the Michael Oher drama. Then we hit the bullet points of the NCAA vs. Jim Harbaugh situation and Detroit Tigers current record. The guys then talk about the next COD (MWIII) being DLC to MWII and the next Fortnite crossover being rumored. They then review the story about Biden being tipped off on Hunter’s potential legal troubles in 2020 during the campaign/elections, and more indictments for Trump. Bonus content from Kurly’s Konspiracy Korner – Maui wildfires.

This week the guys discuss the #Lions final preseason game at Carolina. Did the Lions make the right move not playing Goff? Is Jameson Williams already a bust? Who’s going to get Jonathan Taylor? And then the weekly Tigers update. Then they discuss Trump’s mug shot and the first Republican debate. The guys give their take on the winners and losers, what do you think? Then they talk about the Trump trial date and the right to a speedy trial. And wrap up discussing a poll showing Trump is still the clear leader in the Republican Party. Make sure you watch to the end to see the heated debate between Kurly & Chulo over whether or not Trump is a good public speaker! Tell us your thoughts in the comments. #Obama vs. #Trump

This week the guys talk about the Lions selling out their season tickets and who has stood out at camp, new additions to the Big 10, and the weekly Detroit Tigers update. They also discuss the Johnny Manziel documentary released on Netflix and the HOF game. They then discuss a user who built a 400 block highway on Minecraft and Kurly claims his his bigger... Then more COD cheating as Activision announced they banned 14k accounts. Then they move on to more Trump talk as he was arraigned on federal charges, who would fare better against Biden in 2024, and the DeSantis/NBPA X war of words. Lions Article https://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-players-who-stood-out-in-camp-practices-lions-branch-goff-hutchinson Minecraft article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/minecraft-player-builds-incredibly-long-highway-in-the-game/ar-AA1ezgJ8?ocid=socialshare&pc=U531&cvid=c463305e733c4dc68995c4703f19459e&ei=39--=;/0 COD Cheat Bans https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/gaming/call-of-duty-bans-14-000-warzone-and-modern-warfare-2-cheaters-in-a-single-day/ar-AA1eEiID?ocid=socialshare&cvid=43fefe5d4c7d49d0883cd63f113aa957&ei=24 DeSantis: https://twitter.com/RonDeSantis/status/1687483577624088577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1687483577624088577%7Ctwgr%5Ebf3abc5cbbf803146f0fc21572703e975e2be889%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fpolitics%2Fdesantis-dunks-nba-players-attacking-magic-donation-nba-took-break-protesting-our-anthem

This week the guys talk about a couple injuries in the NFL, weekly Tigers update, Fortnite adding a Terminator skin, and next COD installment coming as Modern Warfare 3 (MWIII). Then they cover a wide range of topics from Sinead O’Connor, LeBron James son Bronny, Trump possible imprisonment, Biden’s messy presidency and other aging politicians. They also go on a couple rants, one about selling your soul to the devil and whether some urban legends are real such as UFOs, ghosts, and Big Foot. Watch to the end for Easter egg! lol