The first episode of 2026 looks back at an unforgettable year. Brian Beckner and Ed Daly are joined by Dolomite D to break down the biggest stories of 2025 — from cultural chaos and celebrity scandals to sports controversies, internet insanity, and the deaths that defined the year. It’s a no-filter, darkly funny recap of everything that made 2025 impossible to ignore.

Brian Beckner welcomes Zach Xavier to break down the absurd mythology of the Pop-Tarts Bowl—complete with mascot lore, ritual toaster deaths, and a rogue protein Pop-Tart who refuses his fate. The episode then takes a darker turn with a disturbing true story of a mountain climber accused of leaving his girlfriend to freeze to death, sparking a raw discussion about responsibility, masculinity, and accountability. Dark, funny, and unmistakably Bonus Bri.

Is White Christmas actually a Christmas movie? Brian Beckner and Ed Daly break down why the beloved “holiday classic” might be one of the worst Christmas movies ever made — from bizarre plot choices and endless dance numbers to problematic musical moments and a shocking lack of actual Christmas. A brutally honest, laugh-out-loud holiday takedown you won’t forget.

Brian Beckner flies solo in Episode 606, covering adult twins at the gym, celebrity deaths, LeBron James nonsense, Coldplay scandal fallout, darts drugs, NASCAR tragedy, and a Christmas vinyl surprise that hits right in the feels.

Brian Beckner and Ed Daly return for Episode 605 with a wide-ranging conversation covering sports chaos, pop culture nostalgia, tragic celebrity deaths, and the internet’s ongoing descent into madness. The guys discuss the Michigan football scandal, the worst coin toss in modern history, NBA Cup reactions, and the dangers of unchecked impulse control. Along the way, they reflect on Rob Reiner’s legacy, remember fallen cultural figures, react to influencer absurdity, and share listener voicemails about gym locker room crimes, fake names, and terrible championship artwork. Dark humor, strong opinions, and classic Baller Lifestyle chaos throughout.

Brian and Ed return with another chaotic ride through news, sports, and lifestyle nonsense. This week they cover Piers Morgan’s interview with Nick Fuentes, Brian’s Facebook Marketplace spiral (including a $200 Stone Cold leather vest), and the surprising romantic résumé of Lee Majors. They pay tribute to Frank Gehry, Elden Campbell, Steve Cropper, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and adult performer Rhett Messerly, whose name becomes an instant TBLS legend. The guys also break down Wayne Gretzky’s World Cup draw mispronunciations, Matt Barnes getting scammed by an AI “snow bunny,” Notre Dame refusing a bowl game, and whether Megan Thee Stallion is ruining Klay Thompson’s jumper. Plus: bowling-ball winter logistics, fried chicken diplomacy, sex-music strategy, Detroit’s RoboCop statue, Hilaria Baldwin’s workout videos, and listener voicemails that go completely off the rails.

Episode 603: Brian and Ed return with a packed show covering Thanksgiving chaos, sports stupidity, pickleball bans, and the extremely cursed RFK Jr. “felching poetry” scandal. Listener voicemails bring gravy debates and time-travel penis questions, while ToeCutter delivers the “Woke Up Gay Again” mug saga. The guys also mourn a legendary 141-year-old tortoise, roast Patrick Beverley, and reveal who would be the loudest comer in the Air Bud universe. Classic TBLS: irreverent, filthy, and hilarious.

It’s a special Thanksgiving edition of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast as Brian, Ed, and fan-favorite Jason Stewart break down everything from NFL shenanigans to stuffing rankings to one of the most chaotic holiday TV episodes ever made: the Beverly Hills, 90210 classic “Breast Side Up.” The guys dive into Movember beard strategy, Kyle Shanahan conspiracies, sixty-yard field goal weirdness, and the eternal war between dark meat and dry-ass white meat. Then it’s a full, scene-by-scene teardown of Donna, Brandon, Steve Sanders, Valerie, Joe Bradley’s helmet hair, and Steve Young showing up in denim to play backyard football for… reasons. Plus: bread-end etiquette, the homeless mom turkey-cooking controversy, and the rise and fall of Ray Pruitt. Funny, nostalgic, and stuffed heavier than a Thanksgiving plate—this episode has everything.

Brian and Ed return for Episode 601 with Thanksgiving week energy, AI–generated thumbnail disasters, and a full slate of RIPs — from Jimmy Kimmel’s longtime bandmate to a Last Chance U legend and multiple sports heroes. They break down a Texas state trooper’s meltdown at South Carolina, O.J. Simpson’s estate finally paying the Goldmans, and Matt Kalil’s widely discussed “two Coke cans” situation. Voicemails bring a penguin joke, and non-sports delivers everything from Hitler’s alleged micro-penis to Kim Kardashian blaming psychics for failing the bar. The guys also discuss Robert Irwin’s new underwear campaign, a Russian crypto scammer’s brutal end, and a New Jersey man who crashed his DeLorean while hauling 87 bags of cocaine. Another wild week on The Baller Lifestyle.

Brian and Ed hit a huge milestone — 600 episodes of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast. They look back on twelve years of laughs, rants, and listener love, including a heartfelt shoutout to longtime friend David Bray. This week’s RIP list runs from Marshawn Neyland to Dick Cheney (finally), with stops at Lenny Wilkens, Paul Tagliabue, and a No Limit rapper named Young Bleed. Then it’s on to sports: Antonio Brown’s latest arrest, Amon-Ra St. Brown’s “Trump dance” punch, and the Guardians’ pitch-fixing scandal. Listener emails bring everything from banning NFL kickers to a surprise cameo from Webster himself, Emmanuel Lewis. The “Not Sports” finale features deadly ziplining in Laos, a horny British millionaire, and two beautiful French art thieves with the dumbest password ever: Louvre. Twelve years, six hundred episodes, and still as stupid and glorious as day one.

In Episode 599, Brian Beckner and Ed Daly are back with another hilarious deep dive into sports, pop culture, and the absurd. This week, the guys cover everything from Victor Conte’s legendary mustache to billionaires ruining democracy, and a 23-year-old dating his classmate’s 83-year-old grandma in Japan.

Brian and Ed are back for a rare morning edition of The Baller Lifestyle, talking midlife fatigue, neighborhood snakes, and why Lassie was definitely a girl. The guys pay tribute to Soft Cell’s Dave Ball, chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, and TV icon June Lockhart before diving into the NBA’s wild gambling scandal featuring Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and maybe even LeBron. Plus: Rob Schneider’s dumbest take yet, a gold chain that stops a bullet, and Johnny Depp’s comeback as Ebenezer Scissorhands. Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode and Bonus Bri.

Brian and Ed return for Episode 597 to unpack a jam-packed RIP Roundup, debate Dodgers hate, and mock the week’s weirdest news. From Ace Frehley’s farewell to Jay Fizzle’s baby army, Aaron Rodgers’ “Mario” celebration, Charlie Sheen’s new confession, and a UK porn shortage—nothing’s off-limits. Plus: hot doctors, Love Is Blind drama, and why “F*** ICE” is the official stance of The Baller Lifestyle.

From Rain City Jacks to stolen tequila trucks, Brian and Ed cover death, degeneracy, and Dior in another classic episode. Hear their takes on Cam Newton’s insecurities, Bad Bunny outrage, and why Matlock is somehow back. Plus, Johnny Depp stops by with his guitar and wolf. Subscribe for the full madness.

Brian and Ed talk guilty pleasures, Paul Thomas Anderson’s new thriller One Battle After Another, and a weekend surrounded by smug Duke fans. Plus: Mark Sanchez’s bizarre alley fight, Mike Trout’s backne scandal, a skydiving instructor’s fatal lesson, and Lori Loughlin back on the market. Also, cocaine clauses, “Smelly” Michael Jackson, and why climbing mountains is dumber than getting laid.

The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 594 From salty listeners to diamond-studded butt crack piercings, Brian and Ed are back with another wide-ranging breakdown of the week in sports, culture, and general nonsense.

Brian and Ed are back with plane-crash irony, a stone-skipping cheating scandal, a 58-year-old college football player, and some very NSFW Ray Gun admiration. Plus: Cardi B’s messy baby drama, Adrian Broner can’t stop flirting, the Brewers fake a Bob Uecker speech, and a Tampa airport skull discovery that’s peak Florida. Voicemails, emails, and ball-busting abound.

A “tight 45” turns into a fast ride through NFL chaos, Mahomes drama, and wild headlines. Brian and Ed cover Charlie Kirk’s ironic death, Ricky Hatton’s passing, Flo from Alice, Joey Chestnut’s nugget stunt, Don Majkowski’s bar fight, Greg Louganis selling his medals, and Kawhi Leonard’s absurd demands. Listener emails bring bike mileage, shower suds hacks, and medical mysteries, while non-sports madness includes tooth-in-the-eye surgery, a cruise ship jet ski rescue, a 9-year-old neurosurgeon-in-training, and Oliver North marrying his secretary. Classic Baller Lifestyle mix of sports, scandal, and absurdity.

Join Brian and Ed for Episode 591 of the Baller Lifestyle podcast. They dive into a wide range of topics, from the surprising news about Michigan football's interim coach, Biff Pogge, to a somber tribute to notable figures who have recently passed away, including actor Graham Green and baseball manager Davey Johnson. The hosts also discuss a series of bizarre and entertaining sports stories, including a fan kicking a field goal on a rival's sideline and a controversy involving a Phillies fan demanding a home run ball from a man and his son. They also touch on miscellaneous topics like James Dolan's digital face-swap and a peculiar Clippers salary cap scandal. The episode wraps up with some heartwarming voicemails and a story about a man drinking from a Christmas mug in September.

Labor Day Chaos, Sopranos Sightings & Orgy Dome Disasters Brian and Ed punch the clock on Labor Day with a jam-packed episode. From clueless security guards at a Korn show and Brian’s run-in with Sopranos star Drea de Matteo, to US Open scandals, college football returns, and Le’Veon Bell’s bowling confession—nothing is off-limits. Plus: a Korn concert creeper, Jeffrey Dean Morgan rumors, Burning Man’s Orgy Dome wiped out, Will Smith’s AI crowds, and a grandfather who laced Dairy Queen Blizzards with drugs. All that, plus debates on the best DQ Blizzard mix-ins and more.