Overview of Pardon My Take — Dan Soder, Knicks Whomp the Sixers, Hungover Episode, Hot Seat/Cool Throne + FAQs
This episode is a loose, very post-bachelor-party “hungover” road-trip show from Los Angeles, with the guys recovering from Vegas, recapping the NBA playoffs, and interviewing comedian Dan Soder. The conversation jumps from basketball and football to video games, comedy scenes, and absurd internet bits, with plenty of self-deprecating chaos along the way.
Biggest Topics Covered
Road trip aftermath and hangover energy
- The crew is in Los Angeles after a Vegas-to-LA drive that involved hours of Immaculate Grid and a lot of sleep-deprived nonsense.
- Max is officially back to reality after his bachelor party; the episode leans into the “pick up the pieces” vibe.
- Zach’s missing glasses remain a running storyline, including his exhaustive search at a strip club/cabaret.
- The guys also talk about feeling old, wrecked, and semi-functional while preparing for a live show.
NBA playoff recap
Knicks vs. Sixers
- The Knicks’ huge Game 2 win is framed as a demoralizing “scheduled loss” for Philly, though the guys agree New York was just better.
- Jalen Brunson gets major praise for being unstoppable.
- The Sixers are noted for getting blown out while still at least reducing some starter minutes.
Timberwolves vs. Spurs
- The Timberwolves are praised for being a tough, well-coached, resilient team with “dogs” mentality.
- Victor Wembanyama’s 12 blocks were a headline, but Minnesota’s late-game adjustments were the bigger story.
- The Spurs’ jerseys and the arena vibe get complimentary treatment.
Thunder vs. Lakers
- The Thunder are treated as overwhelming favorites.
- There’s a running joke about whether LeBron can still carry them, including a hypothetical “fake injury” scenario and a Bronny double-double angle.
- The spread being huge is used as a sign of how much better OKC is viewed.
Football and other sports tangents
- Jacoby Brissett’s holdout is discussed as a weird but kind of hilarious leverage play.
- The 49ers injury/substation conspiracy gets revisited in a funny, half-serious way.
- The Patriots, Chiefs, and Bills cold-weather game memories come up during Dan Soder’s segment.
Dan Soder Interview Highlights
Comedy, cities, and touring
- Soder talks about why comedians sometimes prefer New York vs. LA, and how LA comics tend to be better performers while New York comics are more abrasive and joke-heavy.
- He says he loves touring and doing club weekends, especially in places like Winnipeg and smaller cities.
- He and the hosts joke about Austin comedy culture and the “move to Austin” discourse.
Sports fandom and Jim Harbaugh
- Soder is very into the Chargers now because of his connection to Mike McDaniel and Jim Harbaugh.
- He raves about Harbaugh’s personality, saying he’s authentic, intense, and weird in a good way.
- They joke about Harbaugh’s “who’s got it better than us?” mentality, milk obsession, and how he might look in various outfits.
- He also predicts that Harbaugh and McDaniel could make for must-watch content as a coach duo.
Video games
- Soder is deeply into NCAA Football dynasty mode and talks about building programs up from smaller schools.
- He explains how he plays, recruits, and gets emotionally invested in virtual coaching.
- He says he’d start with story mode in GTA 6, then do roleplay, and would prefer to rob banks rather than run businesses.
- The segment is full of gamer jargon and mutual appreciation for how absurdly serious dynasty mode can get.
Epstein files joke
- One of the funniest bits is Soder confirming he was on an Epstein-related Comedy Cellar lineup email list, which he treats as a weird “good lineup, bad context” situation.
Special/project update
- He says his next stand-up special is taped and ready, with a release likely in early 2027.
- He plans to tour smaller clubs after taping to build a new hour.
Hot Seat / Cool Throne
Hot Seat
- Hank: gets mocked for getting completely mogged in a group photo, especially by Zach’s intense pose and tuxedo shoes.
- Toronto Maple Leafs: the new GM hire sparks debate and irritates hockey fans.
- Jalen Brown: gets called out for his “best season of my career” comments after the Celtics’ loss.
- George Santos: continues his ridiculous pattern of lying and filing lawsuits.
- The “fat kids”: Zach is upset about the return of the Presidential Fitness Test.
Cool Throne
- Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith reunion: PFT is ecstatic about Supreme Debate being back.
- Chicago Bulls: for possibly hiring the right GM.
- Big Dom: gets a celebratory “lifetime contract” vibe after reports of his extension.
- One Piece fans: Zach’s anime pick of the week, with Netflix’s remake announcement.
FAQ / Listener Questions Themes
- What made the guys feel too old for the Vegas bachelor-party scene?
- Answer: basically the moment they entered the club and senses started disappearing.
- What “old trends” would PMT have joined?
- They joke about planking, Beanie Babies, and other retro internet fads.
- How do they balance ball-busting and supporting each other?
- The answer is basically: they already know they’ve got each other’s backs, so it doesn’t need to be sentimental.
- Will Zach replace or retire his lost glasses?
- He’s definitely buying a new pair, not memorializing them.
- A joke suggestion about “lost glasses between two tits” turns into a possible shirt idea.
Overall Takeaway
This is a classic PMT chaos episode: half sports talk, half hangover therapy, half comedy-and-gaming free association. The biggest real-world takeaways are:
- The Knicks look dominant.
- The Thunder are terrifying.
- Dan Soder is an all-time good guest because he can riff on sports, comedy, and video games equally well.
- The boys are very tired, but still somehow extremely online.