Against Better Judgement
Long time friends Jeff Tinker and Nate Meyl break down the latest in current events, movies, TV, food, wine, travel, and anything else worthy of overindulgence. They may be washed up, but they prefer to think of themselves as experienced, and they're ready to dissect the past and prepare for the future with you.
Episodes
34 episodes
Episode 31: Elon Musk Buying Twitter, and our Masters Champions Dinner Menus
After covering some of the lighter, more tawdry details of the Depp/Heard divorce proceedings, Jeff and Nate discuss one of the unlikelier folks entangled in that mess; Elon Musk....and more importantly his potential purchase of Twitter......an...
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Episode 30: Farewell Coach K, Crossing the Line in Comedy, and Dream Golf Foursomes
This episode, Jeff and Nate bid farewell to one of the all time great sports villains (or heroes depending on where you stand) in Coach K.....then after the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident at the Oscars, we wonder where the line is in comedy and...
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Episode 29: Online Outrage and Compulsive Hypocrisy, and the Ideal Couples Trips
We lament/celebrate (depending on your point of view) a Vanderpump Rules breakup, and wonder if Pete Davidson could fill Buzz Aldrin's space boots.....then we break down how online outrage really impacts celebrities who cross certain lines, and...
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Episode 28: THE RETURN!!!! TV Catch-up, Spousal Gift Giving, and New Year's Resolutions
We are BACK! ABJ returns with news on the ABJ family and our schedule going forward….after some travel highlights, we check in on some of our favorite things we watched during our hiatus; like Yellowjackets, Station Eleven, and 1883…..how to ge...
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Episode 27: Succession, Bourdain Documentary: Roadrunner, and Soup Season
After a brief review of Pete Davidson's ever-expanding resume, it's time to dig into the return of Succession; what makes this show so appealing to some, but not to others.....next we break down Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain....and ...
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Episode 26: Elizabeth Holmes, Britney Spears, and Halloween Do's and Don'ts with Lauren Sabo
Jeff and Nate celebrate the return of Succession and lament the engagement of Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian....then they're joined by their illustrious friend and ABJ General Counsel Lauren Sabo to discuss the Elizabeth Holmes trial, an...
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Episode 25: Squid Game, Jon Gruden, Kyrie Irving, Spooky Season and Pumpkin Everything
Jeff and Nate break down Jon Gruden's idiocy and hubris, and Kyrie Irving's latest confounding off court situation.....next they weigh in on ubiquitous pumpkin flavoring, and some of their favorite scary movies.....finally the dive deep into Ne...
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Episode 24: Ryder Cup Recap, The Manningcast, Crisis at the Border, and Favorite Sidekicks
We're all over the road on this one....Jeff and Nate recap a thrilling US blowout win in the Ryder Cup....dig into the Manning brothers Monday Night Football broadcast and what it means for the future.....try to find a path forward with the imm...
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Episode 23: Ryder Cup Excitement, Murder Mystery Fascination, Burger Talk, and World Historic Moments
Jeff and Nate get fired up for the Ryder Cup and wonder why golf can't always be this fun....they discuss the Gabbie Petito case and America's fascination with murder mysteries....they break down their favorite types of burgers; ingredients, co...
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Episode 22: Bad Gambling, Texas Abortion Law, Restaurant Seating, and Retirement Jobs
Jeff throws down the gambling gauntlet on himself and apologizes to Nate for jinxing his favorite team's best player....we cover the news of the Texas abortion law....kick around the idea of our favorite style of restaurant seating, what works ...
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Episode 21: JR Smith Back to School, Baseball Check-In, and Best Live Music Memories
Jeff and Nate wonder what JR Smith's housing situation and class attendance will look like as he enrolls at North Carolina A&T....Check in on Major League baseball, and discuss it's issues with marketing its product.....and run down some of...
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Episode 20: Grab Bag...20 Years in Afghanistan, Kevin Durant, US Womens Basketball, and All-Time Great Duos
Jeff and Nate discuss Larry David's un-invitation from the Obama's party, and the Cuomo debacle in New York....then look back at 20 years of US military presence in Afghanistan (11:36)....Kevin Durant's ascension into the pantheon of all-time g...
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Episode 19: Barack's Birthday Bash, Simone Biles, Mandatory Vaccinations, and Andrew Cuomo
Jeff and Nate discuss the backlash to the Obama's birthday party on Martha's Vineyard....the news of private businesses in some cities requiring proof of vaccination....the many layers of the discourse around Simone Biles and mental health in s...
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Episode 18: Olympics Action, Wedding Season, Celebrity Couples, and Favorite Sports Movies
Jeff and Nate recap some early Olympics action....discuss wedding season and what it means to be men of the cloth (12:45)....with JLo and Affleck back in the news, they list their favorite celebrity couples (33:35)....and finally, rank their fa...
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Episode 17: Giannis Takes the NBA Throne, Morikawa's British Open Win, Olympic Anticipation, and the Restaurant Wish List
Jeff and Nate sing the praises Giannis Antetokounmpo's performance and the Bucks NBA Finals win....marvel at Colin Morikawa's command as he takes home the Claret Jug (13:39)....they recap some recent travel to the West Coast (18:35)....take a b...
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Episode 16: Nichols vs Taylor, Pippen v Jackson, Billionaires in Space, and College Athlete Compensation
Jeff and Nate recap their Fourth of July celebrations and talk about their ideal bbq plates.....react to the Rachel Nichols/Maria Taylor/ESPN controversy.....break down Scottie Pippen's recent accusations towards Phil Jackson....discuss what we...
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Episode 15: Jon Rahm's US Open win, NBA Playoff Parity, Ranked Choice Voting, and Waffle House
Nate and Jeff discuss how they (unsurprisingly) celebrated recent special days with their favorite fast foods....dive into Jon Rahm's US open win last weekend.....the current parity and superstar shortage in the NBA playoffs.....ranked choice v...
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Episode 14: Farewell to the Kardashians, Welcome Back Gossip Girl, and Sports Data & Analytics
Jeff and Nate discuss the series finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and anticipate the HBO revival of Gossip Girl....then they welcome the first ever guest on the pod, NFL Director of Football Data and Analytics, and decades old friend M...
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Episode 13: Fauci's Emails, Jon Rahm and Naomi Osaka's Withdrawals, and Celebrity Athletic Events
Jeff and Nate react to the release of Dr Fauci's emails (5:45)....examine how Jon Rahm and Naomi Osaka's odd withdrawals were handled (16:51)...weigh in on the latest equine controversy (32:30)....wonder what to make of the Logan Paul v Floyd M...
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Episode 12: Movie Night with 'Tenet' and 'Another Round', and Historic Dining Companions
Jeff and Nate start by recapping what passes for an exciting Memorial Day weekend at this point in life.....then they invert and catch the bullet while diving deep into the film 'Tenet' (8:00).....next they search for the perfect blood alcohol ...
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Episode 11: Phil Mickelson's Rejuvenation, National Service, Bill Gates Playing Defense, and Dream Skills
Jeff and Nate recap the excitement of Phil Mickelson’s rejuvenation and win at the PGA Championship….discuss how to incentivize people to devote more time to community service….wonder why so many people in power aren’t getting out in front of t...
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Episode 10: Super Leagues, Ghost Kitchens, Driverless Cars, and Social Media Bans
Jeff and Nate celebrate the reinvigorated passion between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez....they bemoan the woes of home ownership and adult responsibilities, and marvel at the dubious, consequence free career of Bob Baffert...then they open up...
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Episode 9: Caitlyn Jenner and Celebrity Candidates, Elon Musk: Genius Tech Bro, and Big Box Vaccination Sites
Jeff and Nate recap the Kentucky Derby (3:50)....discuss Caitlyn Jenner's run for Governor of California, and the concept of the Celebrity Political Candidate (10:12)....dissect the rise of the Genius Tech Bro on Twitter (30:00)....and finally ...
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Episode 8: The BBC documentary "Can't Get You Out of My Head", and the Top Five Road Trip Snack Rankings
Jeff and Nate break down filmmaker Adam Curtis' documentary Can't Get You Out of My Head (3:52); a wide reaching look at how people act as voters, consumers, and members of society, and what it says about our past, present, and future......and ...
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Episode Seven: The Masters, Big Ticket Sporting Events, and 15 Minute Cities
Jeff and Nate recap the Masters, breaking down the big winners and losers....next they dig into the idea of big ticket sporting events, what attracts us to them and what interests them the most (8:24)....they examine the idea of the 15 minute c...
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