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Banter on the Rocks

John Pineda and Tim Wolfgram

TWO FRIENDS WHO ARE GOING TO BE BRINGING GOING TO THE BAR OR BREWERY WEEKLY TO YOUTUBE AND CHECKING IN WITH FRIENDS AND GUEST WEEKLY. WE WILL HAVE OUR DRINKS OF CHOICE AND BE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, ENTERTAINMENT, AND WHATEVER ELSE IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD.

WE WANT TO HAVE HONEST CONVERSATIONS, GET TO KNOW OUR FRIENDS, GET TO KNOW OUR GUEST, AND EVEN HAVE YOU KNOW ALL OF US MORE AND MAKE IT FEEL AS WE ARE ALL HANGING OUT AND BANTERING TOGETHER,

MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY.

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S2 · E36
Thursday · 2 hr 12 min
DESHAUN WATSON, GTA LEAKS & OUR FIRST 18 HOLES!
WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WHERE SPORTS, GOLF, FANTASY FOOTBALL, WILD THEORIES, AND HOT TAKES COLLIDE! THIS WEEK, WE KICK OFF BANTER TAKES WITH THE CYBERLEAKS CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING GTA, ASKING WHETHER SOMEONE ON THE INSIDE IS LEAKING INFORMATION AND GIVING ROCKSTAR GAMES FREE PROMOTION—OR IF THERE’S MORE TO THE STORY. WE THEN HIT THE GOLF WORLD TO DEBATE MATCH PLAY VS. STROKE PLAY AND BREAK DOWN THE PGA TOUR’S CHANGES TO ITS POSTSEASON FORMAT AND WHY THEY COULD BE A GREAT MOVE FOR PROFESSIONAL GOLF. THINGS HEAT UP WHEN JOHN DELIVERS WHAT MIGHT BE HIS HOTTEST TAKE YET: IF THE CLEVELAND BROWNS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY, STARTING DESHAUN WATSON IS THE RIGHT FOOTBALL DECISION… SERIOUSLY?! WE ALSO DEBATE WHETHER PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES WHO HAVE ALREADY MADE IT TO THE PROS SHOULD EVER BE ALLOWED TO RETURN TO COLLEGE SPORTS IF THEY STILL HAVE NCAA ELIGIBILITY REMAINING. FROM THERE, BANTER SPORTSBOOK COVERS THE BIGGEST NFL AND MLB NEWS OF THE WEEK, BEFORE WE HEAD INTO BEYOND THE ROCKS TO TALK ABOUT THE BIZARRE REPORTS OF “MOON WORMS” ALLEGEDLY RECORDED ON THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON. THEN IT’S TIME FOR BOGEY ON THE ROCKS, WHERE WE RECAP OUR FIRST FULL 18-HOLE ROUND OF GOLF, SHARE OUR SCORES, REVIEW THE COURSE, TALK ABOUT WHAT WENT RIGHT AND VERY WRONG, AND REVEAL WHAT WE LEARNED FROM FINALLY PUTTING OUR GOLF GAME TO THE TEST. WE CLOSE THINGS OUT WITH FANTASY ON THE ROCKS, RANKING OUR TOP 10 FANTASY FOOTBALL WIDE RECEIVERS FOR THE 2026 SEASON AND DEBATING WHICH WRS DESERVE TO BE AT THE TOP OF YOUR DRAFT BOARD. FROM GTA LEAKS, PGA TOUR CHANGES, BROWNS AND DESHAUN WATSON DRAMA, NFL AND MLB NEWS, GOLF, MOON MYSTERIES, AND FANTASY FOOTBALL WR RANKINGS, THIS EPISODE HAS A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING. GRAB A DRINK, JOIN THE BANTER, AND LET US KNOW WHICH TAKE YOU AGREE WITH—AND WHICH ONE BELONGS IN THE TRASH. LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, AND TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS FOR MORE BANTER ON THE ROCKS! NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocks APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
S2 · E35
August 20 · 2 hr 40 min
PENN STATE IS WILD + OUR TOP 10 FANTASY RBS
WELCOME BACK TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS! THIS WEEK, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH BANTER TAKES AND DIVE INTO THE WILD DRAMA HAPPENING AT PENN STATE, INCLUDING THE SNOWSTORM CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING THE FRATERNITIES AND WHY WE CAN’T BELIEVE THEY ACTUALLY DID WHAT THEY DID. WE ALSO TALK ABOUT HOW RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE COUNTY FAIRS HAVE BECOME, REMINISCE ABOUT WHAT FAIRS USED TO BE LIKE, AND GIVE SOME LOVE TO THE THINGS THEY STILL GET RIGHT. THEN THINGS GET A LITTLE WEIRD AS WE DISCUSS THE MYSTERIOUS ORBS APPEARING IN RECENTLY RELEASED PENTAGON UFO FILES, LEADING US INTO SOME CLASSIC BEYOND THE BANTER TERRITORY. WE WRAP UP BANTER TAKES WITH EMMANUEL ACHO CLAIMING HIS SHOW IS BETTER THAN NIGHTCAP WITH SHANNON SHARPE AND CHAD “OCHOCINCO” JOHNSON—WE’RE CALLING CAP ON THAT ONE. WE BREAK DOWN THE PROS AND CONS OF BOTH SHOWS, WHY THE COMPARISON WAS EVEN NECESSARY, AND WHY PODCASTERS SHOULD BE SUPPORTING OTHER PODCASTERS INSTEAD OF TEARING EACH OTHER DOWN. FROM THERE, WE HEAD INTO THE BANTER SPORTSBOOK FOR THE LATEST NBA NEWS, INCLUDING TWO VERY DIFFERENT STORIES SURROUNDING THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS AND LA CLIPPERS, PLUS A LITTLE MLB AND BASEBALL TALK. NEXT UP IS BOGEYS ON THE ROCKS, WHERE WE DISCUSS A GOLFER GETTING CAUGHT CHEATING AND CHECK IN ON OUR OWN GOLF JOURNEY AS WE PREPARE TO PLAY OUR FIRST REAL ROUND ON THE COURSE SINCE PICKING UP THE GAME—THE NERVES ARE DEFINITELY STARTING TO KICK IN, BUT WE’RE READY TO SEE IF ALL THOSE RANGE SESSIONS ACTUALLY PAID OFF. THEN IT’S TIME FOR FANTASY ON THE ROCKS AS WE REVEAL OUR TOP 10 FANTASY FOOTBALL RUNNING BACKS FOR THE 2026 SEASON. WE AGREED ON PLENTY OF NAMES, BUT THERE ARE ALSO SOME BIG DIFFERENCES IN OUR RANKINGS, SO LET US KNOW WHOSE TOP 10 YOU’RE RIDING WITH. FINALLY, WE CLOSE THINGS OUT WITH REELS ON THE ROCKS, WHERE JOHN CELEBRATES A MASSIVE VICTORY IN THE SUMMER MOVIE BLOCKBUSTER, AND WE GIVE QUICK REVIEWS OF TWO MOVIES WE WATCHED OVER THE WEEKEND. PENN STATE DRAMA, UFOS, NBA AND MLB NEWS, GOLF, FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS, MOVIES, AND PLENTY OF RIDICULOUS BANTER—THIS IS A PACKED EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocks APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
S2 · E34
August 13 · 2 hr 13 min
FOOTBALL, FANTASY & BOGEYS | 49ERS, RAVENS AND OUR TOP 10 QBS
FOOTBALL, FANTASY & BOGEYS | 49ERS, RAVENS AND OUR TOP 10 QBS WELCOME BACK TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS! THIS WEEK, ONE OF OUR BIGGEST SUPPORTERS AND LONGTIME FRIENDS, ESTEVAN, JOINS THE SHOW. WITH THE 2026 NFL SEASON RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, WE DIVE INTO SOME OF THE BIGGEST STORYLINES AROUND THE LEAGUE, INCLUDING THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS, THEIR GROWING LIST OF INJURIES, AND WHAT THEIR OUTLOOK COULD BE HEADING INTO THE SEASON. WE ALSO TALK BALTIMORE RAVENS FOOTBALL, THE BUFFALO BILLS STADIUM FIASCO, AND MORE NFL NEWS BEFORE JUMPING INTO THE NBA AND DISCUSSING THE LATEST KAWHI LEONARD DRAMA. WE THEN GET INTO OUR NEWEST SEGMENT, BOGEYS ON THE ROCKS, AS WE TALK ABOUT THE BEGINNING OF OUR GOLF JOURNEY, WHAT IT’S LIKE LEARNING THE GAME AS BEGINNERS, AND GET SOME ADVICE FROM ESTEVAN, WHO HAS BEEN GOLFING MUCH LONGER THAN WE HAVE. ALONG THE WAY, THE CONVERSATION GOES BEYOND GOLF AS WE TALK ABOUT FATHERHOOD, BEING DADS, FINDING TIME FOR OURSELVES, AND ENJOYING THE JOURNEY. FINALLY, FANTASY ON THE ROCKS IS BACK AS FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT SEASON HEATS UP, AND WE REVEAL AND DEBATE OUR TOP 10 FANTASY FOOTBALL QUARTERBACKS FOR THE 2026 SEASON. FROM THE 49ERS, RAVENS, BILLS, AND NFL PREDICTIONS TO KAWHI LEONARD, GOLF, FATHERHOOD, AND FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS, THERE’S PLENTY TO TALK ABOUT THIS WEEK. A HUGE THANK YOU TO ESTEVAN FOR JOINING US, AND MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS FOR MORE NFL, NBA, FANTASY FOOTBALL, GOLF, SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PLENTY OF BANTER. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocks APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
August 6 · 50 min
PENN STATE'S WHITE OUT, NIL & COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S FUTURE | JAY PATERNO
FORMER PENN STATE COACH JAY PATERNO JOINS US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EPISODE OF BEHIND THE BANTER AS WE DIVE DEEP INTO THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL. JAY SHARES HIS UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON COACHING AT PENN STATE, WORKING ALONGSIDE HIS LEGENDARY FATHER JOE PATERNO, AND SERVING ON THE PENN STATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. WE EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF NIL, THE TRANSFER PORTAL, AND HOW TODAY'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL LANDSCAPE IS CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES—AND NEW CHALLENGES—FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES AND COACHES ALIKE. WE ALSO HAVE AN HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS, LEADERSHIP, AND THE RESPONSIBILITY COACHES HAVE TO DEVELOP NOT ONLY GREAT FOOTBALL PLAYERS, BUT GREAT PEOPLE. ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE IS JAY'S INCREDIBLE BEHIND-THE-SCENES STORY OF HOW PENN STATE'S ICONIC WHITE OUT GREW INTO ONE OF THE LOUDEST, MOST INTIMIDATING, AND MOST CELEBRATED TRADITIONS IN ALL OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL. ALONG THE WAY, JAY SHARES MEMORABLE STORIES FROM HIS COACHING CAREER, REFLECTS ON SOME OF HIS PROUDEST MOMENTS AT PENN STATE, RECOMMENDS THE BEST FOOD, DRINKS, AND EVEN ICE CREAM TO TRY DURING A TRIP TO HAPPY VALLEY, AND REVEALS WHAT HE CONSIDERS HIS GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AWAY FROM THE FOOTBALL FIELD. AND YES...WE FINALLY ANSWER ONE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S MOST ASKED QUESTIONS: WHAT EXACTLY IS A NITTANY LION? WHETHER YOU'RE A DIE-HARD PENN STATE FOOTBALL FAN, A COLLEGE FOOTBALL JUNKIE, OR SOMEONE WHO SIMPLY ENJOYS AUTHENTIC CONVERSATIONS AND INCREDIBLE STORYTELLING, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS. GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK, SIT BACK, AND JOIN US FOR BEHIND THE BANTER FEATURING JAY PATERNO. SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com Sources and Images Credit: Penn Athletics – Women's Volleyball https://pennathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/coaches/katie-schumacher-cawley/613
S2 · E33
July 30 · 2 hr 37 min
ESPN IS FALLING APART? | LEBRON RING CHASING, CHRISTOPHER NOLAN & FANTASY FOOTBALL
WELCOME BACK TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS! WITH THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP OFFICIALLY IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR, WE'RE BACK TO OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED CHAOS, HOT TAKES, SPORTS DEBATES, MOVIES, AND PLENTY OF LAUGHS. THIS WEEK, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH BANTER TAKES, WHERE WE BREAK DOWN THE ESPN LAYOFFS AND DEBATE WHETHER THE NETWORK IS MAKING MISTAKE AFTER MISTAKE THAT COULD EVENTUALLY MAKE IT IRRELEVANT IN THE MODERN SPORTS MEDIA LANDSCAPE. WE ALSO DISCUSS WHY HBO'S HARD KNOCKS HAS LOST THE MAGIC THAT ONCE MADE IT MUST-SEE TV, HOW SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON HAS BECOME A BIGGER CULTURAL EVENT THAN MANY MAJOR AWARD SHOWS (AND WHY EVENTS LIKE FANATICS FEST SHOULD BE PAYING ATTENTION), AND WHETHER CHRISTOPHER NOLAN HAS REACHED THE POINT WHERE HIS NAME ALONE GUARANTEES A BLOCKBUSTER HIT. PLUS, WE THROW OUT ONE OF OUR FAVORITE IDEAS YET—SHOULD CHRISTOPHER NOLAN MAKE A HORROR MOVIE NEXT? WE THEN RETURN TO OUR WOLFPACK CHECK-IN TO SEE HOW WE'RE SURVIVING LIFE AFTER THE WORLD CUP...SPOILER ALERT: WE'RE NOT HANDLING THE SOCCER WITHDRAWAL VERY WELL. IN BANTER SPORTSBOOK, WE DIVE INTO THE LATEST NBA HEADLINES, DEBATE WHETHER LEBRON JAMES HAS BECOME THE ULTIMATE RING CHASER, AND DISCUSS THE BIGGEST NFL NEWS, INCLUDING THE RUMORS SURROUNDING VITA VEA, THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS' DEFENSE, AND OUR COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS ALTERNATE UNIVERSE WHERE SAM DARNOLD COMES OUT OF RETIREMENT TO JOIN THE RAMS. FANTASY ON THE ROCKS IS OFFICIALLY BACK AS FANTASY FOOTBALL SEASON APPROACHES, AND WE COVER THE BIGGEST NFL TRAINING CAMP BATTLES, POSITION COMPETITIONS, SLEEPERS, AND STORYLINES YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR DRAFT. FINALLY, WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH REELS ON THE ROCKS, REACTING TO THE LATEST MOVIE TRAILERS, TV NEWS, AND EVERYTHING LEADING INTO ONE OF THE BIGGEST RELEASES OF THE YEAR, SPIDER-MAN. IF YOU'RE WATCHING THIS ON RELEASE DAY AND STILL HAVEN'T BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS...WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK, SIT BACK, AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER EPISODE FILLED WITH SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FANTASY FOOTBALL, MOVIES, AND THE UNFILTERED BANTER YOU CAN ONLY GET ON THE ROCKS! WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
S2 · E32
July 22 · 2 hr 30 min
THE END OF LATE NIGHT TV? TOM BRADY, FANATICS FEST & WORLD CUP FINAL REACTIONS
WELCOME BACK TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS! AFTER TAKING A WEEK TO SPOTLIGHT OUR BEHIND THE BANTER INTERVIEWS, WE'RE BACK WITH ANOTHER JAM-PACKED EPISODE FULL OF SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, AND UNFILTERED CONVERSATION. IF YOU MISSED OUR LATEST INTERVIEWS, BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT RIGHT HERE ON YOUTUBE OR LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS, SPOTIFY, AND AMAZON MUSIC. THIS WEEK, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH BANTER TAKES, BREAKING DOWN TOM BRADY'S APPEARANCE AT FANATICS FEST, WHETHER A WWE RUN SHOULD REALLY BE IN HIS FUTURE, AND OUR HONEST THOUGHTS ON THE CHAOTIC SPECTACLE THAT FANATICS FEST HAS BECOME. WE ALSO DIVE INTO THE EVOLUTION OF ENTERTAINMENT, DEBATING WHETHER PODCASTS ARE REPLACING TRADITIONAL LATE-NIGHT TELEVISION AND WHY THE FUTURE OF TALK SHOWS MAY LIVE ON YOUTUBE AND PODCAST PLATFORMS INSTEAD. NEXT, WE HEAD INTO THE BANTER SPORTSBOOK TO COVER THE BIGGEST STORIES ACROSS THE NBA, NFL, AND MLB, BEFORE WRAPPING UP OUR FINAL WOLF PACK CHECK-IN WITH A FULL RECAP OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL. WE SHARE OUR BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS FROM THE TOURNAMENT, DISCUSS THE MOMENTS THAT DEFINED THIS HISTORIC WORLD CUP, AND REFLECT ON WHAT THE COMPETITION MEANS FOR THE FUTURE OF INTERNATIONAL SOCCER. FINALLY, IT'S TIME FOR REELS ON THE ROCKS, WHERE WE UPDATE OUR SUMMER MOVIE BASH STANDINGS FOLLOWING THE RELEASE OF THE ODYSSEY, AND JOHN DELIVERS HIS SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF ONE OF THE YEAR'S MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS. IT'S A MOVIE THAT REMINDS US WHY THE THEATER EXPERIENCE IS STILL UNMATCHED AND WHY SOME STORIES SIMPLY HAVE TO BE SEEN ON THE BIG SCREEN. SO GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK, SIT BACK, AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER EPISODE OF GREAT BANTER, HOT TAKES, AND PLENTY OF LAUGHS. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocks APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
July 14 · 1 hr 53 min
BEHIND THE BANTER | WHAT TO DO IN NEW ZEALAND: THE NIGHT SKY EXPERIENCE YOU CAN'T MISS | MOANA SKIES KAIKŌURA
ON THIS EPISODE OF BEHIND THE BANTER, WE'RE THRILLED TO WELCOME BRAD MCCONVILLE BACK TO THE SHOW. THE LAST TIME BRAD JOINED US, WE TALKED FOOTBALL—BUT THIS TIME, WE'RE LOOKING UP. BRAD IS PART OF MOANA SKIES IN KAIKŌURA, NEW ZEALAND, WHERE HIS PASSION FOR ASTRONOMY, CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND STORYTELLING COMES TOGETHER TO CREATE ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S MOST UNIQUE EXPERIENCES. WHETHER YOU'RE AN EXPERIENCED ASTROPHOTOGRAPHER, A CASUAL STARGAZER, OR SOMEONE WHO SIMPLY ENJOYS LOOKING UP AT THE NIGHT SKY, THIS CONVERSATION WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING TO EXPERIENCE NEW ZEALAND AFTER DARK. IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: WHY MOANA SKIES HAS BECOME ONE OF KAIKŌURA'S MUST-VISIT EXPERIENCES. WHAT MAKES THE KAIKŌURA DARK SKY SANCTUARY SO SPECIAL AND WHY PROTECTING DARK SKIES MATTERS. THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE HUTTON'S SHEARWATER, A RARE SEABIRD THAT BREEDS ONLY IN THE KAIKŌURA REGION, AND HOW DARK SKY CONSERVATION HELPS PROTECT ITS FUTURE. HOW MĀORI ASTRONOMY, CULTURE, AND STORYTELLING ARE THOUGHTFULLY WOVEN INTO THE MOANA SKIES EXPERIENCE. EASY WAYS TO BEGIN STARGAZING—EVEN IF YOU DON'T OWN AN EXPENSIVE TELESCOPE. IF YOU'VE WATCHED BANTER ON THE ROCKS BEFORE, YOU KNOW WE'RE NATURALLY CURIOUS AND AREN'T AFRAID TO WANDER OFF SCRIPT. SOME OF OUR FAVORITE MOMENTS HAPPEN WHEN A SIMPLE QUESTION OPENS THE DOOR TO AN UNEXPECTED CONVERSATION, AND THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED HERE. BY THE END OF THIS INTERVIEW, WE WALKED AWAY WITH AN EVEN GREATER APPRECIATION FOR ASTRONOMY, CONSERVATION, AND THE INCREDIBLE WORK BEING DONE IN KAIKŌURA. IF YOU'RE PLANNING A TRIP TO NEW ZEALAND, MAKE ROOM IN YOUR ITINERARY FOR KAIKŌURA AND MOANA SKIES. IT'S MORE THAN A TOUR—IT'S AN EXPERIENCE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT THE NIGHT SKY. A HUGE THANK YOU TO BRAD MCCONVILLE FOR SHARING HIS KNOWLEDGE, PASSION, AND HOSPITALITY. WE HOPE THIS EPISODE INTRODUCES EVEN MORE PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD TO ONE OF NEW ZEALAND'S MOST UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ASTRONOMY, DARK SKY CONSERVATION, MĀORI CULTURE, WILDLIFE, ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY, OR SIMPLY DISCOVERING INCREDIBLE PLACES TO VISIT IN NEW ZEALAND, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IN THE COMMENTS: HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED A TRULY DARK SKY? WHAT'S THE MOST INCREDIBLE THING YOU'VE SEEN IN THE NIGHT SKY? IF YOU ENJOY THE EPISODE, PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE IT TO HELP US CONTINUE BRINGING ON AMAZING GUESTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. MOANA SKIES | KAIKOURA : @monaskies via instagram Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com Photo Credit: https://kaikouradarksky.nz/ https://www.huttonsshearwater.org.nz/about-the-huttons-shearwater/ https://www.parliament.nz/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0861399/ @moanaskies via instagram
S2 · E31
July 9 · 2 hr 30 min
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ROUND OF 32 REACTIONS + TAYLOR SWIFT BACKLASH, AI GAMING & NBA NEWS
WELCOME BACK TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WHERE SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, POP CULTURE, MOVIES, AND UNFILTERED HOT TAKES COLLIDE! THIS WEEK WE'RE DIVING INTO ONE OF THE BIGGEST WEEKENDS OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP, BUT FIRST WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH A ROUND OF BANTER TAKES GUARANTEED TO SPARK DEBATE. WE BREAK DOWN WHETHER TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE'S HIGHLY PUBLICIZED FOURTH OF JULY WEDDING FESTIVITIES HAVE STARTED TO WEAR OUT THEIR CELEBRITY AURA, EXPLORE HOW AI-POWERED NPCS IN VIDEO GAMES COULD COMPLETELY TRANSFORM GAMING INTO A REAL-LIFE READY PLAYER ONE EXPERIENCE, AND CELEBRATE ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST UNEXPECTED FOOD STORIES AS SUBWAY UNVEILS ITS NEW FOOTLONG HOT DOG—BECAUSE SOMEHOW THIS IS THE NEWS WE NEVER KNEW WE NEEDED. THEN IT'S TIME FOR BANTER SPORTSBOOK, WHERE WE RECAP THE LATEST NBA NEWS, FREE AGENCY HEADLINES, AND LEAGUE STORYLINES BEFORE JUMPING INTO OUR WOLF PACK CHECK-IN FOR AN IN-DEPTH 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ROUND OF 32 DISCUSSION. WE REACT TO THE BIGGEST MATCHES, SURPRISE TEAMS, HEARTBREAKING ELIMINATIONS, STANDOUT PERFORMANCES, AND EXPLAIN WHY THE EXPANDED 48-TEAM WORLD CUP FORMAT HAS EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS. FINALLY, WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH REELS ON THE ROCKS, UPDATING OUR SUMMER MOVIE BASH RANKINGS AND DISCUSSING WHY MINIONS FAILED TO LIVE UP TO THE HYPE AT THE BOX OFFICE. IF YOU LOVE SOCCER, THE NBA, GAMING, MOVIES, FOOD DEBATES, AND HILARIOUS CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN FRIENDS, YOU'VE FOUND YOUR NEW FAVORITE PODCAST—SO GRAB A DRINK, JOIN THE BANTER, AND LET US KNOW WHICH TAKE HAD YOU AGREEING...OR YELLING AT YOUR SCREEN. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocks APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
S2 · E30
July 1 · 2 hr 20 min
WORLD CUP CHAOS
THE FIFA WORLD CUP IS HEATING UP, THE NBA OFFSEASON IS EXPLODING, AND THE INTERNET CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT GTA 6. THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE'RE BREAKING DOWN THE BIGGEST STORIES IN SPORTS, GAMING, AND ENTERTAINMENT WITH PLENTY OF DEBATE, HOT TAKES, AND THE BANTER YOU KNOW US FOR. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH BANTER TAKES, WHERE WE DIVE INTO THE GROWING HYPE SURROUNDING GTA 6 AND DISCUSS WHETHER ROCKSTAR'S NEXT BLOCKBUSTER COULD REDEFINE GAMING WITH AI-POWERED FEATURES AND UNPRECEDENTED REALISM. THEN WE TACKLE ONE OF THE HOTTEST SPORTS DEBATES OF THE WEEK: THE WNBA'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND THE DECISION TO LEAVE CAITLIN CLARK OUT OF THE FEATURED PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN. IS THE LEAGUE MAKING A MAJOR MARKETING MISTAKE, OR IS THERE MORE TO THE STORY? WE BREAK DOWN BOTH SIDES AND WHAT IT COULD MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE WNBA. NEXT, IT'S TIME FOR THE WOLFPACK CHECK-IN AS WE WRAP UP THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP GROUP STAGE AND LOOK AHEAD TO THE ROUND OF 32. WE DISCUSS THE TOURNAMENT'S BIGGEST SURPRISES, SHOCKING DISAPPOINTMENTS, BREAKOUT NATIONS, AND OUR PREDICTIONS FOR THE KNOCKOUT ROUNDS. TIM ALSO SHARES HOW THIS WORLD CUP COMPLETELY CHANGED HIS PERSPECTIVE ON SOCCER, EXPLAINING WHY EVEN CASUAL SPORTS FANS SHOULD GIVE THE TOURNAMENT A CHANCE. IN BANTER SPORTSBOOK, WE REACT TO THE LATEST NBA TRADES, FREE AGENCY RUMORS, AND THE MOVES THAT COULD RESHAPE THE LEAGUE BEFORE NEXT SEASON TIPS OFF. FINALLY, WE CLOSE THE SHOW WITH REELS ON THE ROCKS, WHERE WE UPDATE OUR SUMMER MOVIE CHALLENGE STANDINGS AND GIVE OUR THOUGHTS ON THE LATEST SUPERGIRL REVIEW. IF YOU LOVE THE FIFA WORLD CUP, NBA NEWS, WNBA DEBATES, GTA 6 UPDATES, MOVIES, AND AUTHENTIC SPORTS CONVERSATIONS, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS. LIKE THE VIDEO IF YOU ENJOYED IT. JOIN THE CONVERSATION IN THE COMMENTS AND LET US KNOW YOUR BIGGEST WORLD CUP SURPRISE, YOUR NBA PREDICTIONS, AND WHETHER THE WNBA SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED CAITLIN CLARK. SUBSCRIBE TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS FOR WEEKLY SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, GAMING, AND POP CULTURE DISCUSSIONS. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocks APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
June 27 · 1 hr 13 min
BEHIND THE BANTER | HOW SOUTH ISLAND UNITED IS BUILDING MORE THAN JUST A FOOTBALL CLUB
ON THIS EPISODE OF BEHIND THE BANTER, WE SIT DOWN WITH TWO OF THE PEOPLE HELPING BUILD SOUTH ISLAND UNITED FC FROM THE GROUND UP IN CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND. JOINING US ARE BRAD MCCONVILLE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AND FOUNDER OF THE SOUTHERN FRONT SUPPORTERS CLUB, AND RYAN EDWARDS, GENERAL MANAGER OF SOUTH ISLAND UNITED. TOGETHER, THEY TAKE US BEHIND THE SCENES OF LAUNCHING ONE OF THE NEWEST CLUBS IN THE OFC PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE, THE EXCITING NEW COMPETITION REPRESENTING OCEANIA ON THE ROAD TO THE GLOBAL FOOTBALL STAGE. WE DISCUSS: HOW SOUTH ISLAND UNITED WAS CREATED AND THE VISION BEHIND THE CLUB THE CHALLENGES OF BUILDING A FOOTBALL CLUB FROM DAY ONE REPRESENTING CHRISTCHURCH AND THE SOUTH ISLAND WITH AUTHENTICITY AND PRIDE THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY, CULTURE, AND SUPPORTER-DRIVEN FOOTBALL THE CLUB'S AMBITIONS ON AND OFF THE PITCH WHY NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO BECOME A SUPPORTER AND GROW WITH THE CLUB FROM THE VERY BEGINNING WHETHER YOU'RE A LIFELONG FOOTBALL FAN, FOLLOW THE FIFA WORLD CUP, SUPPORT CLUBS AROUND THE WORLD, OR SIMPLY LOVE HEARING THE STORIES BEHIND ORGANIZATIONS BEING BUILT FROM SCRATCH, THIS CONVERSATION OFFERS A UNIQUE LOOK AT ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING NEW PROJECTS IN OCEANIA. IF YOU'RE SEARCHING FOR A NEW CLUB TO FOLLOW, SOUTH ISLAND UNITED MAY JUST BE THE PERFECT TEAM TO GET BEHIND BEFORE THE REST OF THE FOOTBALL WORLD CATCHES ON. IF YOU ENJOY INTERVIEWS LIKE THIS, BE SURE TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! YOU CAN FOLLOW SOUTH ISLAND UNITED ON INSTAGRAM @SOUTHISLANDUNITED. SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
S2 · E29
June 25 · 2 hr 1 min
FUTBOL BEYOND BORDERS
THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP CONTINUES TO DELIVER INCREDIBLE MOMENTS, SHOCKING UPSETS, AND NONSTOP BANTER—AND WE'RE BREAKING IT ALL DOWN ON THIS WEEK'S BANTER ON THE ROCKS! WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, WHERE WE CHECK IN ON TEAM USA'S TOURNAMENT, REVISIT JOHN'S BOLD TURKEY DARK HORSE PREDICTION (WHICH HAS QUICKLY TURNED INTO ONE OF THE BIGGEST BUSTS OF THE WORLD CUP), AND DISCUSS WHICH OTHER NATIONS HAVE BEEN THE TOURNAMENT'S BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENTS. AS NEWLY ADOPTED KIWI SUPPORTERS, WE ALSO RECAP NEW ZEALAND'S WORLD CUP JOURNEY AND WHAT IT'S BEEN LIKE JOINING ONE OF THE BEST FAN BASES IN FOOTBALL. WE ALSO DIVE INTO MEXICO VS. SOUTH KOREA, CAPE VERDE'S SURPRISING RUN, AND SETTLE ONE OF THE BIGGEST DEBATES IN SPORTS—WHO IS THE GOAT OF SOCCER: LIONEL MESSI OR CRISTIANO RONALDO? THEN IT'S TIME FOR BANTER TAKES, WHERE WE ASK IF THE TRADER JOE'S HYPE IS COMPLETELY OVERRATED WHILE BUC-EE'S CONTINUES TO PROVE IT'S AMERICA'S TRUE MVP. WE ALSO DISCUSS HOW FANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD EXPERIENCING AMERICAN CULTURE—FROM BBQ AND BUC-EE'S TO WALMART—IS CREATING SOME OF THE FUNNIEST AND MOST WHOLESOME CONTENT OF THE ENTIRE WORLD CUP. OVER IN BANTER SPORTSBOOK, WE REACT TO THE LATEST BLOCKBUSTER NBA TRADE RUMORS, BREAK DOWN NBA DRAFT DAY, AND DISCUSS WHAT THESE MOVES MEAN FOR NEXT SEASON. FINALLY, WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH REELS ON THE ROCKS, WHERE WE CONTINUE OUR SUMMER MOVIE GAME AND JOHN GIVES HIS QUICK REVIEW OF TOY STORY 5. SO GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK (IF THE TARTAN ARMY HASN'T ALREADY EMPTIED THE SHELVES), PULL UP A CHAIR, AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER PACKED EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS! LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS: WHO IS THE GOAT: MESSI OR RONALDO? WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST SURPRISE AND BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE WORLD CUP? WHICH NBA MOVE SHOCKED YOU THE MOST THIS WEEK? DON'T FORGET TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS SO YOU NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocks APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
June 25 · 33 min
Behind the Banter | From Tailgate to World Cup
BEHIND THE BANTER | FROM THE TAILGATE TO THE WORLD CUP: THE FLYING KIWIS STORY ON THIS EPISODE OF BEHIND THE BANTER, WE SIT DOWN WITH MATT, FOUNDER OF FLYING KIWIS FC, THE PASSIONATE SUPPORTER GROUP BACKING NEW ZEALAND'S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM, THE ALL WHITES. WE DIVE INTO HOW FLYING KIWIS FC WAS CREATED, WHAT IT'S LIKE BUILDING A FAN COMMUNITY AROUND NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALL, AND HOW SUPPORTERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD HAVE RALLIED BEHIND THE TEAM DURING THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP. JOHN ALSO SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE ATTENDING A FLYING KIWIS EVENT AND DISCUSSES THE INCREDIBLE ATMOSPHERE, CULTURE, AND HOSPITALITY THAT HAVE MADE THIS FAN BASE ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE WE'VE ENCOUNTERED. FROM TAILGATES AND WATCH PARTIES TO WORLD CUP DREAMS, MATT SHARES STORIES FROM FOLLOWING THE ALL WHITES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND WHAT THIS TOURNAMENT MEANS TO NEW ZEALAND SUPPORTERS EVERYWHERE. A HUGE THANK YOU TO MATT, FLYING KIWIS FC, AND ALL OF THE ALL WHITES SUPPORTERS WHO WELCOMED US INTO THE COMMUNITY. YOU CAN FOLLOW MATT AND THE FLYING KIWIS ON INSTAGRAM @THEFLYINGKIWISFC AND @MATTFUTSALFEJOS WE LOOK FORWARD TO ATTENDING MORE EVENTS, FOLLOWING NEW ZEALAND'S WORLD CUP JOURNEY, AND LEARNING EVEN MORE ABOUT THE PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND PASSION THAT MAKE THIS FAN BASE SO SPECIAL. SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
S2 · E28
June 18 · 2 hr 21 min
I WENT TO A FIFA WORLD CUP MATCH! NEW ZEALAND FAN EXPERIENCE + SPORTS TALK
THE FIFA WORLD CUP IS IN FULL SWING, AND ON THIS EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE'RE DIVING INTO THE BIGGEST STORIES, UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS, AND FAN EXPERIENCES FROM THE OPENING ROUND OF GROUP STAGE ACTION. PINA SHARES HIS FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE ATTENDING NEW ZEALAND'S WORLD CUP OPENER AFTER OFFICIALLY DECLARING HIMSELF A KIWI SUPPORTER, TAKING US INSIDE THE PREGAME FAN FESTIVITIES, THE ATMOSPHERE SURROUNDING THE MATCH, AND WHY ATTENDING A WORLD CUP GAME IS A BUCKET-LIST EXPERIENCE EVERY SPORTS FAN SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST ONCE. WE ALSO JUMP INTO ANOTHER ROUND OF BANTER TAKES, DISCUSSING WHETHER 80S MUSIC REMAINS UNDEFEATED, WHY NOT EVERY ARTIST SHOULD SWITCH GENRES, AND THE UNEXPECTED WORLD CUP STORYLINE OF INTERNATIONAL VISITORS DISCOVERING AMERICAN STAPLES LIKE BUC-EE'S, BARBECUE, WALMART, AND THE SURPRISING MVP OF AMERICAN CUISINE: RANCH DRESSING. WE THEN REVISIT SOME CLASSIC 90S MOVIES THAT HAVEN'T AGED QUITE AS WELL AS WE REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE A HISTORIC MILESTONE AS THE FIRST SALVADORAN-AMERICAN JOINS THE ARTEMIS III MISSION, PROVING THAT EVEN THE BIGGEST DREAMS ARE ACHIEVABLE WITH HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION. IN BANTER SPORTSBOOK, WE BREAK DOWN THE LATEST NBA FINALS ACTION, DISCUSS WHETHER THE KNICKS CAN ACTUALLY FINISH THE JOB, AND TOUCH ON SOME OF THE BIGGEST STORYLINES IN BASEBALL. FINALLY, IN REELS ON THE ROCKS, WE PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON OUR SUMMER MOVIE BASH COMPETITION AND PINA GIVES HIS REVIEW OF DISCLOSURE DAY. WHETHER YOU'RE HERE FOR WORLD CUP SOCCER, SPORTS DEBATES, MOVIES, POP CULTURE, SPACE EXPLORATION, OR JUST GREAT CONVERSATION, THIS EPISODE HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. GRAB A DRINK, JOIN THE BANTER, AND ENJOY ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocks APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
S2 · E27
June 10 · 2 hr 16 min
WORLD CUP FAVORITES, DARK HORSES & TEAMS WE'RE FADING IN 2026
THE WORLD CUP IS FINALLY HERE, AND THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS WE'RE BREAKING DOWN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT KICKS OFF. WE START WITH OUR WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, WHERE WE DISCUSS OUR FAVORITES TO WIN IT ALL, DARK HORSE CONTENDERS, BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENTS, AND PREDICT THE TOP TWO TEAMS ADVANCING FROM EVERY GROUP. THEN IT'S TIME FOR BANTER TAKES AS WE DEBATE WHETHER THE NCAA NEEDS A TRUE GOVERNING BODY FOLLOWING THE BRENDAN SORSBY BETTING CONTROVERSY AND EXPLAIN WHY NETFLIX'S REFUSAL TO GIVE ITS MOVIES PROPER THEATRICAL RELEASES MEANS THEY'LL NEVER CREATE TRUE BLOCKBUSTER FILMS. WE ALSO HEAD TO THE BANTER SPORTSBOOK TO RECAP THE NBA FINALS THROUGH THREE GAMES, DISCUSSING THE BIGGEST STORYLINES, SURPRISES, AND WHAT COMES NEXT IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. PLUS, WE DEBUT OUR NEW SEGMENT, "HE SAID WHAT?" WHERE WE REACT TO THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS COMMENTS AND TAKES FROM THE WEEK IN SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND BEYOND. TO CLOSE OUT THE SHOW, WE CHECK IN ON OUR SUMMER MOVIE BASH COMPETITION DURING BANTER REELS AND PINA SHARES HIS REVIEW OF SCARY MOVIE. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR WORLD CUP PREDICTIONS, SOCCER TALK, NBA FINALS ANALYSIS, SPORTS DEBATES, MOVIE REVIEWS, AND PLENTY OF LAUGHS, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS. TIMELINE: 00:00 – WELCOME TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS | WORLD CUP FEVER, NCAA DRAMA, NETFLIX DEBATE, NBA FINALS & MOVIE REVIEWS 08:21 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP PREVIEW, FAVORITES, DARK HORSES & BIGGEST STORYLINES 27:26 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN CONTINUED | FULL WORLD CUP GROUP STAGE PREDICTIONS & TEAMS ADVANCING 01:03:46 – BANTER TAKES | WHY THE NCAA DESPERATELY NEEDS A GOVERNING BODY 01:15:40 – BANTER TAKES | NETFLIX MOVIES WILL NEVER CREATE TRUE BLOCKBUSTER CULTURE 01:31:03 – BANTER SPORTSBOOK | NBA FINALS CHECK-IN, KEY MATCHUPS & CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTIONS 01:49:42 – YOU SAID WHAT?! | MANNY MACHADO & SAM PRESTI COMMENTS THAT GOT EVERYONE TALKING 02:01:54 – REELS ON THE ROCKS | SUMMER MOVIE BASH UPDATE & SCARY MOVIE REVIEW NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocks APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
S2 · E26
June 3 · 2 hr 19 min
AI IN SPORTS?! NBA FINALS, NFL TRADES, AND WORLD CUP HYPE
THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, JOHN TAKES US THROUGH HIS EPIC EXPERIENCE AT THE PITBULL & LIL JON CONCERT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL — A FULL-ON 2000S NOSTALGIA TRIP PACKED WITH THROWBACK HITS, WILD ENERGY, AND UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS.WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH THE WOLFPACK CHECK-IN AS WE BREAK DOWN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TALK AND START GEARING UP FOR THE WORLD CUP KICKING OFF NEXT WEEK. THEN IT’S TIME FOR SOME BANTER TAKES: IS AI COMING FOR THE CADDIE BUSINESS AFTER BRYSON DECHAMBEAU’S LATEST VIRAL VIDEO? THE LUCAS MUSEUM IS FINALLY BECOMING A REALITY — IS THIS OFFICIALLY THE ULTIMATE MUSEUM FOR NERD CULTURE? FROM THERE WE DIVE DEEP INTO NBA TALK, BREAKING DOWN THE FINALS MATCHUP BETWEEN THE SPURS AND KNICKS, PLUS ALL THE LATEST LEAGUE NEWS. AND HONESTLY… WE’RE JUST HAPPY OKC DIDN’T MAKE THE FINALS. WE ALSO JUMP INTO THE NFL TO REACT TO THE SHOCKING TRADES THAT CAME COMPLETELY OUT OF NOWHERE THIS WEEK. WHICH MOVES WILL CHANGE THE LEAGUE THE MOST? TO CLOSE OUT THE EPISODE, WE UPDATE THE SUMMER MOVIE BASH STANDINGS AS TIM CONTINUES TO PULL AWAY WITH A COMMANDING LEAD WHILE JOHN GIVES HIS QUICK THOUGHTS ON THE BACKROOMS MOVIE. GRAB A COLD DRINK, KICK BACK, AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER EPISODE FULL OF SPORTS, MOVIES, MUSIC, HOT TAKES, AND NONSTOP BANTER. TIMELINE: 00:00 – BANTER ON THE ROCKS INTRO | NBA FINALS, NFL TRADES & WORLD CUP PREVIEW 04:50 – PITBULL & LIL JON CONCERT REVIEW | HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2000S THROWBACK 14:04 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN | CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL + WORLD CUP HYPE 37:34 – AI TAKING OVER GOLF?! | BRYSON DECHAMBEAU & ROBOT CADDIES 48:17 – LUCAS MUSEUM BREAKDOWN | THE ULTIMATE MUSEUM FOR NERD CULTURE? 1:12:43 – NBA FINALS PREVIEW | SPURS VS KNICKS + AROUND THE LEAGUE TALK 1:48:43 – NFL TRADE SHOCKERS | BIGGEST SURPRISE MOVES OF THE WEEK 2:04:30 – SUMMER MOVIE BASH UPDATE | THE BACKROOMS REVIEW + TIM EXTENDS LEAD NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocks APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
S2 · E25
May 28 · 2 hr 29 min
SOCCER CHAOS, NBA WE HAVE A PROBLEM, AND ALIEN TALK | BANTER ON THE ROCKS
WELCOME TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS. THIS WEEK WE START OUT WITH A STORY TIME AND A PROUD DAD MOMENT FROM TIM AND BASEBALL…YOU CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW IT COULD HAVE GONE BAD FOR TIM. THEN WE DIVE INTO OUR WOLFPACK CHECK IN AND REALLY DISCUSS A LOT OF SOCCER. WE DISCUSS THE EPL, AND WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE WOLVES IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF ENGLAND FOOTBALL. WE THEN SHIFT TO WORLD CUP TALK AND DISCUSS THE USMNT TEAM MAKING A BIG MISTAKE BY LETTING PLAYERS KNOW WHO DIDN’T MAKE THE SQUAD VIA EMAIL…REALLY!? THAT IS WORSE THAN BREAKING UP OVER TEXT MESSAGE. PINA ALSO SHARES WHO DIEGO LUNA SHOULD HAVE MADE THE SQUAD FOR. WE THEN ALSO DISCUSS THE NEW RELEASES OF THE CITY FIFA JERSEYS AND LETS SAY SOME DIDN’T MEET OUR EXPECTATION OR HOPES BUT KC STILL IS AT THE BOTTOM. WE THEN GO STRAIGHT TO OUR BANTER TAKES AND WE DISCUSS KENNY ATKINSON BEING AN ANALYTICAL GUY AND HIS DELUSION AFTER THE CAVALIERS EMBARRASSING EXIT FROM THE PLAYOFFS. WE TALK THE FIVE DIVERS OF MALDIVES WHO LOST THEIR LIFE AND SOME OF OUR CONSPIRACY THOUGHTS. WE ALSO BANTER ABOUT NY BEING THE TOP DOG OF CELEBRITY ROW IN THE NBA, AND BIG LEAGUE ADVANCE AND THE FERNANDO TATIS DRAMA WHERE HE DOESN’T WANT TO PAY WHAT HIS CONTRACT AGREED TO…ONLY PADRE PLAYERS WON’T HONOR THEIR CONTRACTS. WE THEN BOUNCE OUR WAY TO TALK NBA AND THE KNICKS IN THE FINAL, OKC KILLING THE VIBE IN THE NBA, AND MORE. TIM THAN SHARES SOME OF THE NEW INFORMATION THE PENTAGON RELEASE ON ALIENS AND FILES, IT JUST CONTINUES TO GET CRAZIER AND CRAZIER. FINALLY, WE LOOK INTO OUR SUMMER MOVIE GAME AND SEE HOW TIM DID WITH HIS FIRST MOVIE ON THE FIRST WEEK OF THE GAME. JOIN US. IF YOU ENJOY SPORTS DEBATE, SOCCER TALK, NBA TAKES, ALIEN CONTROVERSY AND JUST FUN BANTER, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocks APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com
S2 · E24
May 20 · 2 hr 4 min
Ice Cream Cake Is OVERRATED?! | NBA Discussion, EPL & Summer Movies
This week on Banter on the Rocks…Tim might have officially lost it. We kick things off with the Wolfpack Check-In as we break down the latest EPL news and Arsenal moving one step closer to glory. Then we jump into Banter Takes and things get completely out of control. We debate whether fajitas at restaurants have become more embarrassing than getting sung “Happy Birthday,” talk about how sports video games peaked 15 years ago, discuss the chaos behind the Swatch collab drop that had everyone acting like the Monopoly Man, and then Tim delivers what might be the craziest take in Banter history…ice cream cake is overrated. Yes, seriously. We also dive into the NBA Playoffs and why we don’t believe Shai should’ve won MVP, talk MMA with Rousey vs. Carano and the future of the sport, and wrap things up by drafting our biggest summer movie picks to see who wins the box office season. Plus, we review Obsession, discuss horror creator Curry Barker becoming the next big director after blowing up on YouTube Shorts and social media, and explain why we’ve been calling this rise for over a year. Sports, movies, wild takes, and absolute chaos…you don’t want to miss this episode. Like, comment, subscribe, and drop your hottest Banter Takes below!
S2 · E23
May 14 · 2 hr 20 min
Are UFOs Finally Real? | NBA Draft Lottery, EPL Talk & Cereal Soup Debate
The duo is finally back together on this week’s episode of Banter on the Rocks! We kick things off with a Wolfpack check-in and break down the latest EPL news, soccer storylines, and global football talk before jumping into another loaded edition of Banter Takes. This week, we debate whether the government is slowly preparing the public for major UFO revelations, dive into the growing “Blue Dot Fever” trend and why so many artists are suddenly canceling tours, and question how Kansas City dropped the ball on its FIFA World Cup jersey despite being considered one of America’s biggest soccer cities. And of course, we tackle one of the internet’s most important debates: is cereal technically a soup? We also break down the NBA Draft Lottery, talk NBA offseason implications, and wrap things up with some Star Wars discussion, movies, fandom, and entertainment talk. If you love sports podcasts, soccer talk, NBA debates, pop culture, conspiracy theories, and hilarious banter, this episode has it all. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe, and let us know your Banter Takes in the comments!
S2 · E22
May 13 · 37 min
Tim Goes Han Solo
Tim goes Solo...hear why...
S2 · E21
April 30 · 2 hr 2 min
ARE AIR FORCE 1S WASHED? NFL DRAFT + NBA PLAYOFF REACTIONS
THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE SWITCH THINGS UP AND TAKE A BREAK FROM THE WOLFPACK CHECK-IN (YEAH… IT’S BEEN ROUGH) AS TIM RECAPS HIS FULL DODGER STADIUM EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING THE VIBES AND HIS REVIEW OF CLASSIC DODGER DOGS AND BALLPARK FOOD BEFORE WE JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES STARTING WITH THE HYPE AROUND DYLAN RAIOLA — YES, WE ACCIDENTALLY CALLED HIM “RAVIOLI” — AND WHETHER HE’S REALLY THE NEXT BIG THING HEADING INTO THE PRESEASON, FOLLOWED BY A BREAKDOWN OF ONTARIO’S TICKET RESALE BAN AND WHETHER LIMITING TICKETS TO FACE VALUE WILL ACTUALLY WORK OR BACKFIRE, THEN A CONVERSATION ABOUT SOCCER STARS POTENTIALLY EASING UP WITH THEIR CLUBS AHEAD OF THE WORLD CUP AFTER RECENT BIG-NAME INJURIES, AND FINALLY A HEATED DEBATE AS GEN Z CALLS AIR FORCE 1S “DAD SHOES,” WHICH DEFINITELY HITS A NERVE WITH TIM; WE ALSO DIVE INTO FULL NFL DRAFT REACTIONS, INCLUDING WINNERS, LOSERS, AND HOW OUR TEAMS CAME OUT, AND WRAP THINGS UP WITH OUR TAKE ON THE NBA PLAYOFFS, WHICH RIGHT NOW ARE FEELING LIKE A BIT OF A SNOOZE FEST, SO GRAB A DRINK AND JOIN THE BANTER. TIMELINE: 00:00 – INTRO & EPISODE KICKOFF | BANTER ON THE ROCKS + WHAT’S AHEAD 03:20 – WOLFPACK…NAH, DODGERS GAME RECAP (TIM BREAKS IT ALL DOWN) 13:23 – DYLAN “RAVIOLI” RAIOLA TALK | NEEDS TO TRIM DOWN? 23:55 – ONTARIO CRACKS DOWN ON TICKET RESELLING | GAME-CHANGER? 35:48 – SOCCER STARS RESTING BEFORE THE WORLD CUP? SMART OR SOFT? 52:32 – AIR FORCE 1 DEBATE | GEN Z CALLS THEM “DAD SHOES” 01:12:38 – NFL DRAFT RECAP | BIGGEST WINNERS & LOSERS 01:45:51 – NBA PLAYOFF TAKES | WHO’S REAL, WHO’S NOT NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocks APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES INSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA: INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pineda TIKTOK: @john_pina_pineda TWITCH: botr_pina TIM: INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_tim TIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgram TWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: Happiness Artist: Owl Nest Music by: CreatorMix.com

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