Participation Trophy Podcast
In our world you’re not 2nd place, you’re first runner-up! Join Abdullah, Jamal, and Zain as we school you on sports, media, public shame, and everything else in between. You didn’t get ‘em this time. But at least you tried.
Episodes
72 episodes
Episode #72: Poutine Râpeée (Season Finale!)
Homeroom - Listener BagOpen Gym- NBA Off-Season Participation TrophiesTheater- What we’re watching over the breakDetention- Drake’s bee-repellent entourage member - Airport secur...
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1:27:54
Episode #71: Aggressively Boring
Homeroom - Zain is late due to unprovoked Windows updatesOpen Gym- More Wizards off season woes- Worst point guard acquisitions in NBA history - Saquon Barkley’s video game mentality- The Comm...
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1:10:18
Episode #70: Bottle Rockets Red Glare
Homeroom- Fourth of July recapsOpen Gym- NBA off-season Participation Trophies- Early NBA award and title predictionsTheater - Masters of the Mic concert recapDetention - Darren ...
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1:29:11
Episode #69: Tuck Your Heart In
Homeroom - Jamal (finally) buys a house- IG Mailbag - Signs You’re Getting Old AFOpen Gym- NBA Finals Participation Trophies and predictions - Haney vs. Kambosos recap- Latest on Deshaun Watso...
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1:32:58
Episode #68: Betty Mild
Homeroom - Buffalo mass shooting and The Great Replacement TheoryOpen Gym- NBA Participation TrophiesTheater - We Own the City Episode 4- Kendrick Lamar’s new album, “Mr. Morale & Th...
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1:21:45
Episode #67: Fried Emptiness
Homeroom - You Eatin’ That? Most Overrated Appetizers edition Open Gym- NBA Playoff Participation TrophiesTheater- Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness- Winning Time finale- W...
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1:08:54
Episode #66: The Human Element (with Shaun Ali)
Homeroom - Guest Shaun Ali talks about his journey from high school basketball player to NBA consultant. Open Gym - We get Shaun’s Participation Trophies for every second round NBA playoff matchup and his Fin...
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1:34:37
Episode #65: You Got Sacked
Homeroom - Listener Bag - What you hating on?Open Gym- NBA Playoff and other Participation Trophies- NFL Draft preview Theater - We Own This City Ep. 1Detention- Kevin McCar...
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1:34:18
Episode #64: The Opposite of an Apple
Homeroom:- Awkward high times - Best 420 movies and songs Open Gym- NBA Playoffs Round 1 Participation Trophies - Boxing recapTheater - Roar and Atlanta Season 3 thoughts ...
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1:15:54
Episode #63: Like Glue
Homeroom- Abdullah’s Florida vacation Open Gym - Death of Dwayne Haskins and social media reactions- Washington Commanders ticket revenue investigation - Wizards season recap- NBA Playoff...
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1:33:27
Episode #62: Fresh Prints
Homeroom:- Slap heard round the world Open Gym:- Wizards wind down the season - NCAA Tournament reaches the Final Four- NFL quarterback carousel - Participation TrophiesTheater:
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1:25:00
Episode #61: Lil Drizzle On You
Homeroom:- Kanye vs. Pete continues - You Eatin That? (Classic Foods Edition)Open Gym:- Wizards stink and Wes Jr. struggles- NFL free agency - Participation TrophiesTheater- The ...
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1:33:29
Episode #60: Brooklyn's Finest
Homeroom:- Biggie death anniversary - Kanye & Pete Davidson- Cain Velasquez- @theholeinthewallvr Meta experience Open Gym:- Aaron Rodgers extension; Russell Wilson traded to Denver - Kr...
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1:39:20
Episode #59: Purple Nipples, Blue Ducks
Homeroom:- Food at home- Fear & loathing in SakuraOpen Gym- Wizards update- Masvidal vs. Covington preview - Participation TrophiesTheater- Looking back on the East Co...
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1:37:47
Episode #58: Scary Hours
Homeroom - Valentine’s Day - Listener Grab BagOpen Gym- Wizards trades and team forecast- James Garden’s fallout in Brooklyn - Super Bowl recap Theater- We Need To Talk Abo...
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1:44:06
Episode #57: Something In His Package
Homeroom:- Abdullah’s mom’s party- Joe Rogan- KanyeOpen Gym:- Wizards hit rock bottom- Participation Trophies- Super Bowl predictions Theater:- The Tinder Swindler [spoilers]- Abd...
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1:46:24
Episode #56: Electric Bol
Homeroom - Happy Black History Month- Brian Flores’s lawsuit - Jamal test drives a TeslaOpen Gym- Tom Brady retires - NFL Championship Sunday Participation Trophies- Wizards spiraling; potentia...
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1:27:00
Episode #55: Throw All The Meat On There
Homeroom:- Zain into the woods - Abdullah does Nashville- “You Eatin’ That?” (Chicken version)Open Gym:- NFL Divisional Round Participation Trophies- Championship Sunday predictions - Wizards wo...
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1:38:24
Episode #54: You Gotta Get Your Ice Cream
Homeroom:- Guest Michael Sykes talks his early start in media, sneakers, and his YouTube show Open Gym:- Wizards update- NFL Wild Card Weekend Participation Trophies- Divisional Round predictions
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1:40:07
Episode #53: The Gaping Hole
Homeroom (0:45):- Christmas recap- New Years goals Open Gym (18:12):- Home Team Sports - Washington Football Team’s biggest draft need and the team’s rebranding; Wizards’ upcoming home stand and the need to get ...
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1:37:15
Episode #52: Mutations Gone Wild (with Eric Parsons)
Homeroom:- Holiday shopping update- The Omicron takeover Instagram Grab Bag (Listener Submissions)
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1:45:15
Episode #51: Suburban Meyer
Homeroom (1:47):- Parents getting ready for kids’ Christmas break - Holiday traditions Open Gym (21:09):- Home Team Sports - Washington’s letdown against Dallas; Wizards continues slumping - This w...
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1:53:18
Episode #50: Airplane Mode
Homeroom (1:00):- PTP celebrates 50 episodes - Jamal parties with 70-year-olds - Zain does VegasOpen Gym (35:32):- WFT prepares for Dallas - Week 13 Participation Trophies - Week 14 pr...
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Season 2
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2:07:31