FOJ SHOW

This is the FOJ (Friends of Jeff) podcast. For FOJ by FOJ.

FOJ SHOW is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 81 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #82

  FOJ 82 - No AC, an 18-1 Squad & the Bears' 34-10 Win Over the Browns

  Aug 17, 20261h 37m

  Jeff and Jason battle a brutal, AC-less Chicago summer, and Jeff's new 3D printer has become an obsession — from a listener-requested FOJ coin to homemade dog gear. Jason's men's league baseball team rolls into the playoffs at 18-1 behind newly named MVP (and FOJ Listener of the Week) Mitch Jordan, plus Jason picks up a Manager of the Year award of his own. On the MLB side: the White Sox sweep Detroit to take control of the AL Central, Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez's stunning 3-homer debut against the Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP case against Shohei Ohtani, and a tribute to the late Tommy John. Then it's all Bears: a 34-10 preseason win over the Browns, Ozzie Trapilo's surprise activation, fallout from the Hammond stadium news, and a big Caleb Williams vs. Jaden Daniels debate. Foji AI closes out the show with its own recap. 0:00 - Intro: AC struggles & Chicago's brutal heat 3:29 - Fall > summer (hoodie weather) 4:29 - Birthday shoutout & an open invite to Chad 6:04 - Jeff's 3D printer & the FOJ coin project 7:46 - Filament costs & a Brother printer shoutout 9:51 - Printing dog gear, hooks & desk accessories 11:20 - How 3D printing actually works 16:23 - Multi-color AMS system explained 20:52 - Jeff's travel: NYC, Foxboro & fall road trips 21:39 - Jason's team wins playoff opener 24-2 24:56 - Mitch Jordan: league MVP & FOJ Listener of the Week 26:30 - Jason named Manager of the Year 28:25 - Roster breakdown & next round vs. Chicago PD 31:26 - Joshua Báez's historic 3-HR debut vs. Cubs 34:23 - White Sox sweep Tigers, tighten AL Central grip 38:23 - Breaking down ESPN's playoff percentage columns 41:38 - Ohtani shut down from pitching; PCA's MVP case 43:40 - Remembering Tommy John 46:28 - Youth pitching workloads & Tommy John surgery risk 53:35 - Bears open preseason with a 34-10 win over Browns 57:08 - Keenum, Bagent & Miller Moss at QB 1:00:31 - Randle El calls plays; injury notes 1:03:12 - McCaskey, Kevin Warren & the Hammond stadium presser 1:06:00 - Bear Down lyrics, taxpayer money & fan reaction 1:08:15 - Could Chicago land a second NFL team someday? 1:11:13 - Deshaun Watson's rocky Browns tenure 1:13:09 - Ozzie Trapilo activated off PUP 1:15:27 - Kyler Gordon mystery & Shanahan's car accident 1:16:19 - Bengals joint practices & camp standouts 1:19:12 - Bears' 2026 primetime schedule 1:20:44 - Caleb Williams vs. Jaden Daniels 1:22:19 - Jaden Daniels' Netflix "diva" storyline 1:24:04 - Caleb's future extension & Bears QB history 1:25:04 - NFC North odds & division outlook 1:29:04 - Counting down to Week 1 1:29:57 - Bears vs. Cubs/Sox: who wins Chicago's attention? 1:35:38 - FOJ AI recaps the show FOJ podcast, Friends of Jeff, Jeff Steadman, Jason, Chicago sports podcast, Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson Bears, Bears vs Browns preseason, Ozzie Trapilo, Beanie Bishop, Jordan van den Berg, Devin Bush Bears, Bears Hammond Indiana stadium, Arlington Heights Bears stadium, Kevin Warren Bears, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Joshua Baez Cardinals, AL Central race, Tommy John surgery, Jaden Daniels Commanders, Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers Tarik Skubal, 3D printing hobby, Bambu Lab printer, men's league baseball Chicago, Foji AI, Chicago podcast

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  Episode #81

  FOJ 81 - Connie's Pizza, 3D Printers & Bears Training Camp Chaos

  Aug 11, 20261h 27m

  Jeff and Jason are back with a loaded one: Jeff finally buys a 3D printer (and gets grilled by FOJ AI on whether 3D-printed food is real), the guys debate what they'd print first (Connie's Pizza deep dish vs. a chocolate dessert), and then it's straight into a brutal Bears training camp injury report - Coby Bryant, Luther Burden, Cam Lewis, Kyler Gordon, Shemar Turner and more. They break down Caleb Williams' bargain rookie contract next to Patrick Mahomes' record extension, and dig into the NFL Hall of Fame ballot (Torry Holt, Eli Manning vs. Ben Roethlisberger, Bill Belichick, and more). Then things get musical: a Michael Jackson documentary sparks a Beatles vs. MJ vs. Elvis album-sales debate, Jeff shares his AI music project's very modest streaming numbers, and the two argue about whether AI-made music can really be "art" before trading industrial/EDM recommendations. Plus: Jeff's John Mulaney show in Asheville, a great jukebox-prank story, and a Cubs/White Sox playoff race check-in. FOJ AI closes things out with a self-graded performance review. 00:00 - Intro & Chicago sports optimism 01:12 - Trivia: Jeff's mystery gadget reveal (3D printer!) 05:53 - From pagers to 3D printers: a tech nostalgia detour 09:46 - FOJ AI: Is 3D-printed food real? 10:49 - Trivia: What food would you 3D print? (Connie's Pizza deep dish vs. dessert) 14:13 - Bears training camp injury report 17:45 - Why are so many Bears getting hurt? 19:56 - Raiders' Kirk Cousins vs. Maxx Crosby scuffle 21:39 - Full NFL injury report rundown 22:41 - Bears season predictions: how much does Caleb play Saturday? 24:27 - Bears QB depth chart & backup battle 24:42 - Offensive line contracts: Darnell Wright's record deal 26:23 - Caleb Williams' rookie contract bargain 27:57 - Patrick Mahomes' massive extension breakdown 36:47 - Hall of Fame Game recap & preseason talk 37:34 - 2025 Hall of Fame class: Brees, Fitzgerald, Kuechly, Vinatieri, Craig 39:00 - 2026 first-year Hall of Fame candidates debate 40:04 - Returning HOF candidates: Torry Holt, Eli Manning vs. Ben Roethlisberger, Belichick 44:42 - FOJ AI picks its Hall of Famer 45:14 - Michael Jackson documentary & the Beatles vs. MJ debate 52:08 - Top 25 best-selling music artists of all time (trivia) 56:47 - Jeff's AI music project, Stead States, streaming stats 1:00:00 - Is AI music art? The great debate 1:03:41 - AI as a creative collaborator for musicians 1:07:11 - Music recommendations: Prodigy, Nine Inch Nails, Boys Noize 1:14:17 - John Mulaney live in Asheville 1:16:12 - The Wild Onion jukebox prank story 1:18:37 - Cubs & White Sox playoff race update 1:20:00 - Could Chicago see a Cubs-Sox World Series? 1:22:47 - Jeff's Chicago trip, conference talk & Bears week one 1:26:12 - FOJ AI's final grade and last word Friends of Jeff, FOJ podcast, Chicago sports podcast, Chicago Bears, Bears training camp, Bears injury report, Coby Bryant injury, Kyler Gordon, Luther Burden injury, Cam Lewis, Shemar Turner, Caleb Williams contract, Caleb Williams Bears, Darnell Wright contract, Patrick Mahomes contract, NFL Hall of Fame 2026, Torry Holt Hall of Fame, Eli Manning Hall of Fame, Ben Roethlisberger, Bill Belichick Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cubs Sox playoff race, 3D printing, Bambu Lab 3D printer, Connie's Pizza, Beatles vs Michael Jackson, best selling music artists of all time, AI music debate, Nine Inch Nails, Boys Noize, Nine Inch Noise album, Prodigy Firestarter, John Mulaney Asheville, FOJ AI, Jeff and Jason podcast

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  Episode #80

  FOJ 80 - Bears, Baseball & Bots

  Aug 4, 20262h 12m

  Jeff and Jason kick off episode 80 by debuting FOJ's brand-new AI co-host — built on ElevenLabs, Claude, Groq, and Maneku — and immediately put it to work fact-checking their Chicago Bears trivia. From there it's a loaded show: Coby Bryant's training camp knee injury, Caleb Williams' Madden NFL 27 rating and NFL Top 100 ranking, Patrick Kane's emotional return to the Blackhawks alongside the Bowen Byram trade, and LeBron James' rumored move to Philadelphia. The guys dig deep into the MLB trade deadline (Cubs land Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes, Dodgers grab Tarik Skubal) and spend a big chunk of the show debating whether baseball needs a salary cap and floor before the CBA expires this year. Jeff recaps a minor league night with the Asheville Tourists, Jason relives the original 1996 Lollapalooza in Pecatonica, Illinois (and nearly beaning a cop with garbage), and both compare notes on this year's Lollapalooza in Grant Park. Plus: Jeff's new Rivian R2, the end of the road for his Polestar 3, and upcoming travel plans. 0:00 - Intro: Jason's AC is broken, Chicago heat wave 1:36 - Debuting FOJ's new AI co-host 4:01 - Bears jersey #80 trivia (Curtis Conway, Earl Bennett, Qadir Ismail) 5:56 - Bears training camp: Coby Bryant's knee injury 10:04 - Caleb Williams' offseason look & Ben Johnson's praise 11:22 - Bears preseason opener vs. Cleveland & ticket prices 13:58 - Bears camp buzz: offense vs. defense 15:41 - Caleb Williams' Madden NFL 27 ratings breakdown 17:09 - NFL Top 100: Caleb Williams & Montez Sweat 20:41 - Aaron Donald, Deebo Samuel's 49ers return, Ricky Pearsall injury 22:29 - Blackhawks: Patrick Kane's return & the Bowen Byram trade 26:46 - LeBron James to Philadelphia rumors 29:53 - NBA championship odds 31:06 - FOJ AI's gambling-advice disclaimer bit 31:34 - Behind the scenes of the AI co-host setup 35:41 - MLB trade deadline: Cubs and Dodgers make moves 40:34 - Should baseball have a salary cap? 50:10 - White Sox's surprise season & MLB payroll gaps 59:12 - Salary floor debate, minor league pay, relegation idea 1:09:12 - Chicago soccer note & Derrick Rose/Bulls talk 1:12:05 - Jeff's trip to see the Asheville Tourists 1:20:07 - Flashback: 1996 Lollapalooza in Pecatonica 1:25:10 - Jason & Michelle at Lollapalooza 2026 1:44:29 - Jason's son's travel ball update 1:44:59 - Jeff's new Rivian R2 1:51:10 - Saying goodbye to the Polestar 3 1:55:19 - Jeff's conference recap & upcoming travel plans 2:00:33 - FOJ AI wraps up the episode 2:11:01 - Sign-off Chicago Bears, Coby Bryant injury, Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson Bears, Chicago Blackhawks, Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram, Connor Bedard, Chicago Cubs, MLB trade deadline 2026, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, Tarik Skubal, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, MLB salary cap, LeBron James 76ers, Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Lollapalooza 2026, Lollapalooza 1996, Rivian R2, Polestar 3, Asheville Tourists, minor league baseball, AI co-host podcast, Chicago sports podcast, Friends of Jeff podcast, FOJ AI

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  Episode #79

  FOJ 79 - My Replacement's Here, Pull Me Out

  Jul 20, 20261h 53m

  Jeff and Jason are back for FOJ 79. Jeff recaps a fireside chat in Raleigh and previews MC'ing his first full-day conference in New York City, plus a rough night out when a brand-new Asheville Chinese restaurant completely fell apart on a takeout order. Jason tells the story of the century: filling in as a player-coach in his over-30 baseball league, he goes 1-for-1 with a two-run double, a stolen base, and a run scored — his first hit in 35 years — all sandwiched between a chaotic Friday and Saturday at his day job. He also gets into some frustrating drama from a separate travel baseball tryout situation. From there the guys dig into Chicago sports: Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson's monster NBA Summer League debut, the ongoing LeBron James free agency mystery, Connor Bedard's new contract extension and Patrick Kane return rumors for the Blackhawks, Bears training camp and preseason schedule, the quiet Bears stadium situation, and a full breakdown of ESPN's NFL QB rankings with a deep dive on where Caleb Williams stacks up. They close out with an extended World Cup recap — Spain's dominant win over Argentina in the final, Mbappé's record-setting tournament, a wild and star-studded halftime show, and a very awkward moment involving Donald Trump and the trophy photo. 00:00 - Intro, Jeff's Raleigh trip and fireside chat 02:07 - Jeff preps to MC his first full conference in NYC 04:09 - Pepper's paw injury scare 06:03 - The Majestic Chinese restaurant disaster in Asheville 15:58 - Chili's backup plan and the chips/salsa debate 18:50 - Jason's brutal Friday/Saturday at work (food distribution chaos) 21:44 - Jason's baseball team is short players before game time 24:28 - Jason's fielding error at first base 26:29 - Jason's two-run double and stolen base 30:34 - Team wins 19-0, Jason's post-game high 34:26 - League standings and next game 41:09 - The guy who sprinted in for one inning story 42:11 - Travel baseball tryout drama and awkward encounter 49:28 - Wrapping up the baseball story 50:36 - The weird Timothée Chalamet Kalshi commercial 51:54 - Bringing Phil back on for a Vikings QB debate 52:18 - Bears training camp and preseason schedule 55:50 - Bears stadium situation still quiet 57:33 - NBA Summer League: Caleb Wilson's huge debut 1:03:09 - LeBron James free agency limbo 1:05:40 - Connor Bedard's shoulder injury and contract extension 1:08:24 - Patrick Kane return rumors for the Blackhawks 1:10:47 - Debating Chicago's best sports team right now 1:16:47 - ESPN's NFL QB rankings breakdown 1:24:51 - ESPN's Bears power ranking and roster outlook 1:31:19 - World Cup final recap: Spain dominates Argentina 1:36:13 - The bizarre World Cup halftime show 1:38:32 - Trump's awkward moment at the trophy ceremony 1:41:04 - Previewing the 2030 World Cup 1:45:38 - Soccer flopping and diving needs a fix 1:48:33 - Heart rate check and wrap-up 1:51:55 - Outro FOJ podcast, Friends of Jeff, Jeff Steadman, Jason, Chicago sports podcast, Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams, Bears training camp 2026, NFL QB rankings, Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Chicago Bulls, Caleb Wilson NBA summer league, Chicago Blackhawks, Connor Bedard contract extension, Patrick Kane Blackhawks rumors, Chris Chelios, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, LeBron James free agency, World Cup final 2026, Spain vs Argentina, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, World Cup halftime show, Donald Trump World Cup, travel baseball drama, adult rec league baseball, Asheville restaurants, Kalshi commercial, Timothee Chalamet

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  Episode #78

  FOJ 78 - Shut up, doggy!

  Jul 8, 20261h 35m

  Jeff and Jason are back for episode 78! This week: a crash course in gigabytes vs. terabytes vs. petabytes and why MFA might save your bank account, a deep dive on 1985 Bears legend Keith Van Horn, Jason's wild 1-0 sandlot-style adult league all-star game at Petrovsky Park (plus a Chicago PD softball connection), travel-team tryout drama that nearly caused a youth baseball turf war, a White Sox and Cubs midseason report card, real talk on MLB's looming CBA and salary cap fight, a $12-beer night at the ballpark, Argentina's stunning World Cup comeback and the USA's rough exit to Belgium, Jeff's Rivian R2 test drive and EV charging breakdown, a Chicago food tour (Portillo's, Pequod's, Budlong, MAAX hot pot), a Fourth of July fireworks neighbor feud, and this week's FOJ Listener of the Week: one very opinionated three-year-old. Chapters:00:00 Intro - Gigabytes, Terabytes & Petabytes07:02 Jeff's Security Corner: MFA Matters07:23 FOJ #78: Bears Edition - Keith Van Horn09:29 Baseball Update: All-Star Tourney at Petrovsky Park21:53 Travel Team Tryout Drama & Roster Battles34:06 Next Year: Joshua Takes Over as Manager38:00 MLB Midseason Report: Sox, Cubs & All-Star Snubs42:03 MLB Labor Talks: Salary Caps & CBA Fears47:53 White Sox Game Day: Attendance Up, Beers Way Up51:43 World Cup Recap: Argentina's Comeback & USA's Exit1:04:12 World Cup Elite Eight Preview1:07:30 Jeff's Chicago Trip: Portillo's, Pequod's & Hot Pot1:09:00 Family Update: The Brothers in Chicago1:10:12 Driving the All-New Rivian R21:20:26 Fireworks Fallout & FOJ Listener of the Week1:29:53 Dog Talk & Wrap-Up Keywords: FOJ podcast, Friends of Jeff, Chicago sports podcast, Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, MLB midseason report, MLB CBA salary cap, World Cup 2026, Argentina World Cup, USA soccer World Cup, Rivian R2 review, EV charging guide, youth travel baseball, adult league baseball, Chicago food, Portillo's, Pequod's Pizza, hot pot Chicago, sports and lifestyle podcast

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