74: The Pillars of GOATNESS

GOATQUEST · Oct 26, 2026 · 48m

Joe Willie and Tom Beer finally answer the question the whole show is built on. What actually makes a GOAT?

They break down the 8 Pillars of GOATness:

Statistical dominance

Team championships

Consistency

Record setting

Being a complete player

Longevity

All-Star appearances

Game-changing impact.

Bo Jackson? Seasonal GOAT. Pete Rose? All-time records, zero rings, gambled on his own team. OJ? Would've been top 5. Isn't. Ricky Henderson stole more bases than anyone alive.

Also, a GOATquest trademark debate and lawsuit are discussed in detail. No GOAT list this week. Just the blueprint. Let's get…