Overview of Scottie Scheffler, MLB/NFL Announcer Joe Davis, CFB Talk, Caleb Williams Becomes A Meme + Guys On Chicks
This episode of Pardon My Take packed in two major in-person interviews and a full slate of football chatter. The guys opened with Monday Night Football reactions, especially the Giants’ injury disaster and the Rams’ big bounce-back, then moved into a wide-ranging college football segment that covered Ole Miss/LSU, Oregon’s blowout, NC State’s unbelievable late-game collapse, and the latest Caleb Williams injury-meme discourse. The show also featured interviews with world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler and FOX announcer Joe Davis, plus the usual mix of hot seat/cool throne and “Guys on Chicks.”
Key Takeaways
Scottie Scheffler interview
Scheffler came across as thoughtful, competitive, and unusually honest. He talked about:
- The pressure and pride of playing team golf for the U.S. in the Presidents Cup.
- How team events are mentally different from individual tournaments.
- His tendency to get frustrated on the course, but also his love for the process of getting better.
- His faith, family, and why remembering his “why” matters both in golf and life.
- The weirdness of his arrest situation becoming a recurring joke, which he handled well.
- His Dallas Cowboys ball marker superstition.
- How much he values practice, routine, and the grind of improvement.
A major theme was that Scheffler is process-driven, emotionally open, and much more reflective than most athletes at his level.
Joe Davis interview
Joe Davis discussed:
- Growing up wanting to be a play-by-play announcer and how Joe Buck was his biggest early influence.
- The path from minor league/baseball grind jobs to national broadcasts.
- How he prepares for MLB playoff games and NFL broadcasts.
- What makes a great call: context, timing, and knowing when to let the moment breathe.
- Working with Greg Olsen, John Smoltz, and Brady Quinn.
- His opinion on scoring games while calling them, and the value of keeping notes.
- His old connection to Cooper Rush, whom he coached in high school workouts.
- The importance of voice care and how he handles getting sick during season overlap.
He was sharp, funny, and very insightful about the craft of broadcasting.
NFL Talk
Giants injury nightmare
The show spent a lot of time on the Giants’ brutal Monday night loss:
- Jackson Dart got hurt, and the guys initially hoped it wouldn’t be serious.
- Later updates suggested he could miss the rest of the season, which crushed the momentum around the Giants.
- Malik Nabers, Abdul Carter, and others were also banged up.
- The hosts joked about the “torture watch” for Giants fans after the high of the Cowboys win.
Jameis Winston backup energy
The crew joked that Jameis actually did his job well as a backup:
- He was praised for being the “best backup he can be.”
- The Titans were mentioned as the next chance for Jameis to go off.
Rams bounce-back
The Rams looked sharp in their win:
- Matthew Stafford was efficient and looked comfortable.
- Davante Adams had a vintage-feeling game, especially with Puka Nacua out.
- The guys liked what they saw from McVay and Stafford’s timing.
Aaron Donald return
There was a side argument over whether Aaron Donald’s return was truly dominant:
- Max admitted he was rooting against Donald because of how dangerous he is to the Eagles.
- The crew debated sacks versus tackles for loss in a very PMT way.
Injury roundup
They hit a quick injury check-in around the league:
- Drake Maye was declared healthy.
- Jayden Daniels’ injury and surrounding memes/discourse came up.
- Caleb Williams’ hamstring became the centerpiece of the injury conversation.
Caleb Williams Meme Fallout
This was one of the most animated segments:
- The hosts argued about whether the Caleb Williams injury memes were funny or crossing a line.
- Big Cat and PFT sparred over whether Caleb was truly hurt or just reacting emotionally.
- Hank pushed back on the idea that showing emotion means weakness.
- The guys agreed there’s a weird subset of people who seem to hate Caleb Williams no matter what.
- The conversation eventually landed on the idea that it’s fair to laugh at the internet memes, but not fair to use them as a reason to call Caleb soft in earnest.
The joke-heavy debate also included:
- Comparisons to Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles memes.
- Discussion about whether quarterbacks should be allowed to show pain or emotion.
- A running gag that Caleb has “Wolverine” recovery powers.
College Football Talk
Ole Miss over LSU
The biggest on-field discussion centered on Ole Miss beating LSU:
- Trinidad Chambliss got major praise and was called the best quarterback in college football right now.
- LSU’s comeback was impressive, but Ole Miss was credited for winning a huge home game.
- Lane Kiffin got mixed treatment, but the crew wasn’t ready to declare he “can’t win the big one” yet.
Other college football notes
- Kentucky’s upset win over Texas A&M got love.
- Georgia’s domination of Arkansas was mentioned as another sign Kirby Smart has his edge back.
- NC State’s loss to Vanderbilt featured one of the dumbest finishes imaginable: the quarterback tried to take a safety and botched it, allowing Vandy to strip the ball and win.
- Oregon’s 84-0 win over Portland State sparked a media debate about whether it was “rude” or “cringey” to win that big.
- Clemson’s win over UNC was framed as a much-needed result for Dabo.
- Texas Tech and Houston were highlighted as strong Big 12 teams.
- Mississippi State’s Camario was praised as an exciting quarterback, with lamenting that great players from smaller schools instantly get projected to bigger programs.
Hot Seat / Cool Throne
Hot Seat
- AI videos: Hank admitted he’s struggling to tell what’s real and what’s fake.
- Anyone making fun of Caleb Williams: discussed as being a loser if they’re genuinely attacking him for the injury reaction.
- Miracle drugs / GLP-1s: the group reacted to reports that some GLP-1 drugs may be linked to permanent blindness, debating how serious the risk really is.
Cool Throne
- Flatulence: PFT proudly pointed out that his “fart in the locker room” story had now become part of football discourse.
- Activision / anti-cheat enforcement: Zach highlighted that the company is allegedly cracking down hard on video game cheaters.
Guys on Chicks
Three listener questions rounded out the episode:
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Only woman in a city public services department
Advice centered on outworking the jerks, refusing to let them see her rattled, and maybe using humorous/physical “embarrass them back” tactics. -
Boyfriend obsessed with coaching JV football
The response was basically: this sounds like a football guy doing football guy things, and she may need to accept that this is part of his personality. -
Wedding band “The Dirtbags”
The crew loved the idea of the Key West band playing the wedding, mostly because it sounds fun, personal, and very on-brand for a rowdy celebration.
Notable Running Bits
- The crew kept returning to the “working the show before the show” idea while waiting for Scheffler.
- The joke that Max is perpetually rooting against elite defensive players remained active.
- There were several ongoing jokes about Caleb Williams’ emotional reaction, including whether he “healed himself” in the cart.
- Joe Davis’ calls and voice became a mini masterclass in play-by-play broadcasting.
- The episode also had a lot of recurring humor around “football guy” behavior, injuries, and how absurd sports discourse can get online.
Bottom Line
This was a classic PMT episode: big-name interviews, smart sports discussion, and a lot of chaos in between. Scheffler was a standout guest for his honesty and mindset, Joe Davis gave a great inside look at broadcasting, and the rest of the show delivered strong reactions to NFL injuries, Caleb Williams memes, and a wild college football weekend.