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Dudes Missing The Mark
Howdy, sports fans, and welcome to "Dudes Missing The Mark" the most entertaining and offbeat sports podcast in the heart of Texas! Join Cody Clifton, Jay Darmstadt and Mark Howell for witty banter, and passionate discussions about the Mavericks, Rangers, Cowboys, and all the other teams in the MLB, NFL, and NBA. Expect spirited debates, playful rivalries, and the occasional wild prediction that may or may not miss the mark entirely.
Episodes
- Dudes Missing The Mark
Random Sports Headlines; Caleb vs. Drake and NFL QB Trade Drama
The crew breaks down another frustrating week of Dallas Cowboys football, questioning Brian Schottenheimer's coaching decisions and whether Jerry Jones is…
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NFL Week 6: QB Draft Regrets, Brock Purdy's Rise and Cowboys Trouble
Six weeks into the NFL season, it's time to revisit the crew's annual QB Wins Draft. Who made the smartest picks, who's already regretting their decisions, and…
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NFL Week 5: Cowboys Collapse, 49ers Roll and Coaching Blunders
NFL Week 5 was a masterclass in questionable coaching decisions. The crew breaks down the Cowboys' frustrating loss to the Buccaneers, Dak Prescott's…
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NFL Week 4 Reality Check: Cowboys Fall, Vikings Exposed and Who's Actually Good?
Four weeks into the NFL season, it's time to separate the contenders from the pretenders. The crew revisits its preseason NFL power rankings, debates which…
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Are the Raiders Actually Good? Cowboys Frustration and Eagles Disaster
NFL Week 3 finally delivered. The crew breaks down the Cowboys’ frustrating loss to Baltimore, questionable late-game decisions, and whether Dallas should…
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NFL Week 2; Chiefs Are Back; Bills Explode and QB Injuries Pile Up
NFL Week 2 brought quarterback injuries, statement wins, and some early-season panic. The crew breaks down Josh Allen’s monster performance, the Chiefs looking…
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NFL Week 1 Recap; Bears Offense Explodes and Cowboys Panic Already?
NFL Week 1 delivered immediately. The crew breaks down Josh Allen and the Bills surviving the Texans, Caleb Williams and the Bears dropping 59 points, the…
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NFL Contender or Pretender? Ranking All 32 Teams Before Week 1
The NFL season is here, and the crew is putting all 32 teams into tiers. From legitimate Super Bowl contenders to teams already looking ahead to the draft…
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QB Wins Draft; Jay Does Edward 40 Hands
It’s time for the annual QB Wins Draft, where the only stat that matters is winning. Coming off Kevin’s 63-win championship season, the crew drafts six…
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Cowboys Super Bowl Fever? NFL Injury Panic and the $100 Million Golf Challenge
The crew tackles the ultimate golf hypothetical: could JeezyJay break 70 within one year for $100 million? From there, things get even wilder with a discussion…
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Are the Bills Actually Elite?
The crew dives into the biggest NFL quarterback storylines heading into the season, starting with which rookie QB could be the first to get a start. They break…
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Lebron's Legacy; Dodgers Are Too Good; Most Interesting NFL Divisions
The crew dives into major NBA and MLB moves, including LeBron James landing in Philadelphia and the Dodgers making another blockbuster addition. The guys…
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Spain Wins World Cup; Who Is Ryan Fox; Dudes Draft: Average Guys We Remember
The crew reacts to the World Cup Final, debates whether Lionel Messi has the strongest GOAT case in sports history, and discusses why soccer icons are…
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US Soccer Meltdown; Home Run Derby Is Back; Wild NBA Rumors
The crew breaks down the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup run, debating what went wrong, the biggest controversies surrounding the squad, and whether the…
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NBA Finals Fallout Mavericks Draft Debate and World Cup Buzz
The crew reacts to the end of the NBA Finals, debating whether the Knicks are built for a dynasty or if the rest of the league is already catching up. They…
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Spurs Beat OKC; Rams Are All In; Hypothetical Rangers Trade
The dudes break down the latest NBA playoff action, including the growing rivalry between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, the Spurs' exciting young core…
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Wemby and Aliens
The dudes dive into the heated Spurs vs Thunder playoff series, breaking down Victor Wembanyama’s insane impact on both ends of the floor and why the Thunder…
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AJ Brown Trade Ideas; Cowboys Delusion; PGA Championship
The crew dives into the biggest NFL trade rumors, including potential landing spots for AJ Brown and what a blockbuster move could mean for teams like the…
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Stars Collapse; Cowboys Hype Train; NBA Playoff Drama and Rangers Can’t Hit
The crew reacts to the Dallas Stars’ playoff exit, breaking down what went wrong and why scoring struggles cost them the series. They also look ahead at…
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Blockbuster NFL Draft Trades; Cowboys Drama and Mavericks Lottery Shakeup
The crew breaks down major NFL Draft trades and strategy, including a high-profile defensive deal and what it means for both teams. They also dive into the…
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Masters Recap; Around the MLB; NBA Playoffs
Cody and Mark break down the Masters Tournament, discussing key performances, course challenges, and what stood out from the weekend. They also touch on golf…
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Masters Weekend; Tejas City Connect; Fixing The NBA Schedule
This episode covers a wide range of topics across golf, baseball, and basketball, starting with a deep dive into the Masters Tournament, including player…
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NFL Draft Hypothetical; Rangers Update and Masters Menu Draft
This episode dives into the NFL Draft quarterback debate, breaking down top prospects, team needs, and the biggest questions surrounding draft strategy. The…
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MLB Predictions; MLB Hat Draft and NBA Draft Prospects Breakdown
This episode dives into a full MLB season preview and predictions, with the crew breaking down potential World Series matchups, sleeper teams, and storylines…
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USA Forgets How to Hit a Baseball; March Madness Picks and Masters Menu
This episode kicks off with a full World Baseball Classic discussion, focusing on Team USA’s performance, overall tournament energy, and what could make the…
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WBC Debate; Italy’s Surprise Run; Baseball Culture and NFL Trade Rumors
This episode centers on the World Baseball Classic and the conversations it is sparking across the sports world. The crew dives into the tournament’s biggest…
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Dallas Stars Winning Streak; NFL QB Carousel and World Baseball Classic Preview
This episode opens with a breakdown of the Dallas Stars’ impressive 10 game winning streak, one of the hottest runs in the NHL this season. The crew analyzes…
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USA Owns Hockey; Wild NFL Trades; Cooper Over Luka?
This episode kicks off with a deep dive into the USA vs Canada men’s Olympic hockey showdown, an instant classic that ended with a dramatic U.S. overtime…
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Seahawks Dominate Super Bowl, Halftime Show Debate and Winter Olympics Draft
This episode opens with a Super Bowl party recap as the crew shares how they watched the big game. From brisket queso steals of the night to pizza debates and…
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Seahawks vs Patriots Super Bowl Preview Plus Jeopardy Trivia and NBA Trade Deadline Reactions
The episode kicks off with a full Super Bowl preview of Seahawks vs Patriots, breaking down strengths, weaknesses, and expectations for the biggest game of the…
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What Makes a Great NFL Franchise, Seahawks Patriots Super Bowl Preview
This episode takes a big picture look at the NFL by asking one of the hardest questions in sports: what actually makes a franchise good? Using data from the…
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Outdoor vs Indoor Football, Playoff Wild Finishes, Why Grit Still Matters
The crew dives into one of the biggest debates of the NFL postseason outdoor versus indoor playoff football and whether weather is a feature or a flaw. The…
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Wildcard Weekend, Bears Breakthrough, Bills Survive, Rams Concerns and NFL Coaching Shakeups
The crew breaks down a wild NFL Wildcard Weekend filled with close games, quarterback pressure moments, and early playoff drama. The episode opens with a deep…
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Courtside With the Mavs, NFL Playoff Chaos, Super Bowl Picks
This episode starts with an unreal courtside story as Cody breaks down his full Dallas Mavericks game experience in Sacramento, complete with a private flight…
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The Weirdest NFL Dynasty Debate, Tier Talk, Wide Open Super Bowl Race
This episode dives into one of the most fun and chaotic questions of the NFL season: which franchise would be the strangest to become the next dynasty? The…
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Bills Comeback, Chiefs Collapse, Joe Burrow Trade Talk, Bears Packers Debate
In this wide ranging NFL episode, Mark, Cody, and Jay dive into what it really means to be a sports fan and why fandom matters. The crew debates whether…
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Philip Rivers Signing, NFL Contenders Update, MVP Race Breakdown
In this loaded episode, Mark, Cody, and Jay break down one of the most surprising NFL moves of the season as Philip Rivers joins the Indianapolis Colts…
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NFL Week 14 Breakdown: Steelers Collapse, Chiefs Concerns, Cowboys Playoff Chances, Bears Upset Eagles, Cooper Flagg Analysis
In this week’s episode, Mark and Cody deliver a full NFL Week 14 analysis, diving deep into the biggest storylines across the league. The show kicks off with a…
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NFL Power Shift: Rams Surge, Chiefs Sink & Bears Are...
In this week’s episode, Mark, Jay, and Cody tear apart the NFL hierarchy and rebuild it from the ground up. The crew reevaluates team rankings across the…
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Are the Bears…Good? Week 11 NFL Chaos, Contenders, and Pretenders
This week, Mark, Jay, and Cody dive headfirst into one of the wildest stretches of the NFL season. The Rams survive a chaotic finish against Seattle despite…
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Rams Roll, Ravens Rise & The Mavericks Fire Nico
This week’s episode dives deep into a wild Week 10 in the NFL, standout performances, controversial coaching decisions, and a few surprise firings across both…
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Dodgers Triumph, NFL Trades, and NFL Write Off's
In this packed episode, Mark and Cody break down one of the most thrilling World Series in recent memory — the Dodgers’ dramatic Game 7 victory over the Blue…
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Jay and Mark Two Man NFL Tiers
Jay and Mark get into the NFL Tiers after Week 8 and talk Wemby and the World Series
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The Dudes State of Dallas Address
This episode kicks off with personal updates before diving into the heart of Dallas sports. The crew breaks down the “State of Dallas” across all four major…
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Blind Resumes - QB Edition
Mark and Cody kicked off the episode with laughs over a marketing video featuring Mark “sleeping” in a Howell Brand hat before diving into the chaos of this…
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Most Interesting Divisions
Mark, Jay, and Cody break down Week 5 of the NFL season. From early bye week strategy to surprising team performances and wild game moments. They debate…
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USA Loses Ryder Cup; MLB Wild Card; NFL Team Tiers
This episode dives into all things sports. From the Ryder Cup to the MLB playoffs and the latest NFL tiers. We break down the U.S. team’s struggles in the…
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Fake Wins and Real Wins
The Dudes dish out their takes on which teams had real wins and which teams had fake wins. Preview the games next week
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Cody's Hot Take Show
Cody dominates this episode with his hot takes about which NFL teams will go 0-17 and which teams will go 17-0
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Let's Overreact To Week 1
The Dudes overreact to Week 1. The Ravens cannot win a close game. Bears look like they are toast already. The Rangers are only a game out in the Wild Card
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3rd Annual QB Wins Draft; Micah Parsons to Packers
Micah Parsons has been traded to the Green Bay Packers for an underwhelming return and to the second worst team Jerry could trade him to. Kevin and Kyle join…
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The Dudes AFC Playoff Predictions
Tommy Fleetwood is finally a winner. AFC Preview and Predictions
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MLB Expansion; NFC Playoff Team Predictions
Rob Manfred says if they MLB expands to 32 team then divisional realignment is likely to happen. The Dudes give their NFC preseason playoff predictions
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NFL Teams The Experts Are Wrong About
Mark kicks it off with a hot Rangers take while Cody is over someone. Micah Parsons wants a trade but we all know Jerry will just overpay. The so called…
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MLB Trade Deadline; NFL Teams Tiers
The Twins trade 40% of their roster, the Rangers don't do enough. The NFL rookie QBs are boring. Then the Dudes tier every NFL Team
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Dudes Are Back; Appetizer Draft
MLB All Star Game and the Home Run Derby. Scottie is not Tiger but he is really good. The Dudes Draft of Apppetizers
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Dudes Draft: Deadliest Team Names
The Dudes get into NBA free agency, MLB All Star Starters and then a Dudes Draft of the deadliest team names
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NBA Finals; Flagg Day; Dudes Draft: Impactful Injuries
Tyrese Haliburton tears Achilles. OKC wins Game 7. Cooper Flagg is officially a Maverick. Dudes Draft the most impactful injuries