Summary of Football With Booger McFarland, NFL Preseason Week 1, Lebron Is A Golf Youtuber + Mt Rushmore Of Jobs That Should Deserve Walk Out Music

Overview of Football With Booger McFarland, NFL Preseason Week 1, LeBron Is a Golf YouTuber + Mt. Rushmore of Jobs That Should Deserve Walk-Out Music

This episode of Pardon My Take centered on the return of football, with the hosts reacting to Week 1 of the NFL preseason, jokingly overreacting to young quarterbacks, and unpacking a few bigger sports and internet storylines. The show also featured a long interview with Booger McFarland on preseason takeaways, college football contenders, the Jaden Daniels jersey-retirement controversy, and the state of various coaching hot seats. Outside of football, they hit baseball news, LeBron James launching a golf YouTube channel, a bizarre Monday reading from a Facebook parent group, and finished with a humorous Mount Rushmore draft of professions that deserve walk-out music.

NFL Preseason Week 1 Reactions

Biggest preseason takeaways

• The hosts were excited that football is back, but also openly mocked how little meaning preseason games really have.
• They joked about:
  • Overreacting to standout performances from backup and third-string players.
  • The old “dress rehearsal” idea fading as teams play starters less and less.
  • The best parts of preseason being:
    • avoiding injuries,
    • seeing weird booth combinations,
    • declaring fringe players “cut” after one bad play,
    • and pretending one random breakout guy is suddenly a future star.

Players and moments mentioned

• Ty Simpson: praised in a joking-but-serious “he’s him” way after a strong preseason showing.
• Drew Allar: the hosts liked what they saw and treated him like a future star.
• Sam Howell: jokingly “back.”
• Anthony Richardson: looked good, and the hosts reaffirmed belief in him.
• Zach Wilson: got an exaggerated “game ball” nod.
• Joe Milton: again discussed as a preseason stock riser.
• Marcus Mariota: briefly discussed after a knee injury.
• Jayden Daniels-related storyline: the group also touched on the broader “canoodling”/WAG content trend around quarterbacks and camp photos.

The NFL WAG “Canoodling” Marketing Story

• The crew discussed a report that the NFL has been coordinating more visible player-wife/girlfriend content to appeal to female fans.
• They found it funny and a little too on-the-nose, especially because:
  • Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow, and Jackson Dart were all mentioned in the report.
  • They compared it to how the league already benefited from the Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift effect.
• The conversation turned into a mix of:
  • mock outrage,
  • jokes about PR coordination,
  • and criticism of how much the NFL now leans into lifestyle/content marketing.

LeBron James as a Golf YouTuber

What they discussed

• LeBron James launched a golf-related YouTube channel/video and the hosts treated it as a big internet sports-media event.
• Hank was especially into it because he loves golf content.
• Max pushed back, arguing it’s weird to care that much if LeBron posts golf content during the season.

Main joking points

• They debated whether LeBron making golf videos during the season would be a distraction.
• The group compared it to:
  • baseball players golfing,
  • Paul George’s podcasting,
  • and whether a player should be criticized for having hobbies.
• They concluded mostly that:
  • LeBron is allowed to have hobbies,
  • but the thumbnail/game of YouTube golf matters,
  • and if he starts making golf content while struggling on the court, the jokes will be unavoidable.

Baseball Notes

Joshua Baez’s insane MLB debut

• The biggest baseball note was Joshua Baez, who hit three home runs in his first three MLB at-bats.
• The hosts treated it as absurd and historic:
  • it had never been done before,
  • and they joked that his cleats should be retired.
• They also noted:
  • he used Blaze Jordan’s cleats, which made the story even funnier,
  • and that the achievement is so outrageous it may define his career forever.

MLB standings mid-off

• They highlighted how strange the American League playoff race looked:
  • multiple teams under .500 were in or near playoff spots,
  • the AL Central/AL Wild Card picture was called an all-time “mid-off.”
• They also talked about:
  • the Dodgers and Kyle Tucker’s struggles at home,
  • the “Field of Dreams” game,
  • and how special-location games always feel like they should produce more offense.

Booger McFarland Interview: Main Takeaways

Booger was the centerpiece guest, and the conversation covered both the NFL and college football.

Preseason philosophy

Booger’s stance:

• preseason doesn’t count, but it matters.
• He emphasized:
  • health above all,
  • evaluating rookies and second-year players,
  • and not overreacting to starters doing starter things.
• He agreed that if a new offensive coordinator starts with multiple three-and-outs against base defenses, that’s a legitimate red flag.

Ty Simpson and the “don’t crown anyone yet” theme

• Booger rejected the idea that one good preseason game should create major hype.
• He pushed back on the idea that one game should put a player in the Hall of Fame conversation.

Jaden Daniels jersey controversy

Booger gave a long, nuanced take on the LSU/Jaden Daniels jersey-retirement mess:

• He felt Daniels himself was being unfairly turned into the villain.
• He argued the issue was mostly a communication failure and a team/family management problem.
• He noted:
  • Brian Kelly had made contradictory promises,
  • LSU has a confusing jersey-retirement policy,
  • and colleges have limited numbers, so “retiring” jerseys can get silly.
• His broader point:
  • great players deserve respect,
  • but a school should not get caught in a public mess over one jersey number unless the handling is extremely clear.

College football contenders

Booger’s opinions on major teams included:

Oregon

• He likes Dan Lanning, but thinks Oregon still lacks the physicality needed to beat the toughest teams in the biggest games.
• He believes Oregon is very good but not yet fully proven in playoff-type matchups.

Georgia

• He was very high on Georgia.
• He likes:
  • the returning defensive talent,
  • the culture,
  • the lack of transfer-portal chaos,
  • and Kirby Smart’s ability to reload.
• He considered Georgia one of the safest playoff teams.

Notre Dame

• He was extremely bullish on Notre Dame.
• He praised:
  • Marcus Freeman,
  • the quarterback situation,
  • the defense,
  • and the overall culture.
• He called Freeman one of the best coaches in America because of how well he recruits, motivates, and connects with players.

Wisconsin

• He said Luke Fickell is clearly under pressure.
• The team needs to return to identity football:
  • run game,
  • offensive line,
  • and defense.
• He was optimistic, but acknowledged the seat is hot.

USC

• Also under pressure.
• He thinks Lincoln Riley has to evolve and can’t just keep running old Oklahoma concepts.
• He’s interested to see whether USC can finally show up in big games.

Oklahoma

• Booger likes the defense and John Mateer, but thinks Mateer must prove he can handle SEC punishment.
• He thinks the physical jump to the SEC is real.

Penn State / James Franklin / Matt Campbell

• He joked about the possibility that Penn State fans may eventually miss James Franklin if Matt Campbell’s tenure doesn’t turn into major success.
• He suggested Franklin’s annual “good but not great” record might look better in hindsight.

NFL quarterback/coach thoughts

Booger also weighed in on:

• Kyler Murray: he thinks Murray is better than people realize in structure and pocket play.
• Deshaun Watson: he believes Cleveland is in so deep financially that they should at least play him and see what happens.
• CJ Stroud: he still likes him, but noted the Texans need better offensive line play and a return to rookie-year form.
• Trevor Lawrence vs. CJ Stroud: he preferred Lawrence because of offensive continuity with Liam Coen.
• Jackson Dart: he said the rookie shouldn’t be surprised when a hit lands him in the blue tent.

Hot-seat coaches

Booger agreed that several coaches could be under pressure:

• Dan Quinn
• Aaron Glenn
• Todd Bowles
• Shane Steichen
• Zach Taylor
• Nick Sirianni
• possibly Jim Harbaugh, depending on expectations

On the SEC vs Big Ten

• He pushed back slightly on the idea that the Big Ten has “stolen” the SEC’s swagger.
• His argument:
  • the SEC still has the titles and the brand,
  • but it needs to rediscover its podium swagger and confidence.
• He singled out coaches like Kirby Smart, Lane Kiffin, Brent Venables, Josh Heupel, and Steve Sarkisian as the kind of personalities who restore that edge.

Weird Monday Reading: Mizzou Mom and the Condoms

• The hosts read a Facebook post from a Mizzou parents group where a mother asked what size condoms to buy for her son going to college.
• The post got progressively funnier and more awkward as commenters responded.
• The main jokes:
  • buy a variety pack,
  • don’t embarrass your son by guessing his size,
  • or just let him buy his own condoms.
• The segment spiraled into jokes about:
  • Magnums,
  • confidence boosts,
  • and the possibility that mom accidentally set off a family-sized embarrassment chain.

Who’s Back of the Week

Hank’s pick: Scottie Scheffler

• Scottie dominated another golf tournament and won by a massive margin.
• The group noted that:
  • watching someone win by 8–10 strokes is weirdly fun,
  • and that Scheffler’s second child was apparently present for the victory.

PFT’s pick: North Korea’s remote-job scam

• He highlighted a wild report about North Korean operatives getting hired for remote jobs in the U.S. using fake identities and AI-assisted interviews.
• The joke:
  • they apply,
  • collect a few paychecks,
  • and never do the actual work.
• Recruiters have started asking suspicious candidates to insult Kim Jong-un to see how they respond.

Big Cat’s pick: the “fake me” source saga

• He recapped the bizarre story where a reporter was duped by someone pretending to be him, leading to a false report that the Bears were moving to Indiana.
• Big Cat stressed:
  • he doesn’t break news,
  • he would never claim to have insider information like that,
  • and the whole thing was bad journalism and hilarious confusion.

Zach’s pick: Islam Makhachev

• He praised Makhachev’s head-kick finish and used it as a reminder not to fight elite MMA guys.
• The crew joked about:
  • the brutality of clean fight-ending kicks,
  • and how terrifying it is when a fighter looks like he could be an actual assassin.

Mount Rushmore: Professions That Deserve Walk-Out Music

The final draft was a fun, absurd list of jobs that should get an entrance song.

The crew’s main picks

• Doctor
• Firefighter
• Judge
• Benihana chef
• Salesperson
• Substitute teacher
• Blackjack dealer
• Mom
• Dad
• Pizza delivery guy
• Escort
• Astronaut
• Zamboni driver

Honorable mentions

• mortician
• grave digger
• Jehovah’s Witness
• babysitter
• grounds crew
• plastic surgeon
• meteorologist
• waiter
• president
• umpire
• pilot
• bank robber
• deep-sea oil driller
• forensic team
• detective
• wrestler
• ice cream man
• animal control

General theme

The best walk-out music jobs were the ones that:

• create a moment,
• enter a room with authority,
• or instantly change the energy of the place.

Main Takeaways

• The show was very football-heavy, but still full of internet-era side stories and absurd bits.
• The hosts are officially in preseason mode: overreacting a little, but mostly joking about how meaningless Week 1 really is.
• Booger McFarland’s interview delivered the most substance:
  • he likes Georgia and Notre Dame,
  • thinks Oregon is still missing something physical,
  • and is skeptical of anyone trying to crown a team after one August game.
• The Jaden Daniels story remains a major sports-media meme, but Booger argued the blame is being misdirected.
• The episode ended in classic Pardon My Take fashion: a mix of dumb debate, very real sports analysis, and a Mount Rushmore that somehow made “dad” and “pizza delivery guy” sound legendary.