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Life According to Brian and Jason
Join the conversation with two buddies, who were once elementary education colleagues, as they talk about life and sports through the lens of humor, kindness, and positivity.
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Episodes
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#53 - From Sawdust to Sales: Building a Woodworking Business in a Garage
Retired teacher/principal Brian turns his garage into Berg Workshop, crafting mid-century–styled pieces from local hardwoods—walnut, oak, and cherry—and…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#52 - MLB vs NFL: Who Gets the Call Right with Technology?
Brian and Jason debate how technology and officiating stack up in MLB and the NFL, weighing instant replay systems, automated strike zones, microchips in…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#51- How to Travel Aboard and Keep Up with Sports: Life According to Brian & Jason
Brian recounts a fast-paced trip to Croatia — sprinting through airports, a delayed bag found by QR code, and discovering Dubrovnik’s walled city before…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#50 - 50 Episodes Strong: Behind the Mic with Brian & Jason
Brian and Jason celebrate their 50th episode and reflect on a year of weekly, unscripted podcasting. They discuss how the show started, the low-tech setup…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#49 - Wildcard Wonders: Why the White Sox Could Be This Year’s Cinderella
Brian and Jason dive into postseason baseball fever, discussing Wild Card matchups, surprising team turnarounds, and organizational culture shifts. They weigh…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#48 - When the Game Hurts: Real Stories of Sports Injuries
In this episode, Brian and Jason share personal stories of sports injuries—from BMX crashes and torn menisci to ACL and elbow injuries—and discuss how medical…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#47 - Stan Kroenke's $4B Play: Will Angels Soar Under a Sports Empire?
Brian and Jason discuss Stan Kroenke's $4 billion purchase of the Los Angeles Angels, exploring how his ownership style, systems, and real estate-driven empire…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#46 - Drama at La Vuelta: Hailstorms, Heat and Pogačar Crashes Out! What Now?
Brian and Jason break down a dramatic La Vuelta a España episode — hail forcing riders to seek shelter, Tadej Pogačar’s crash and injuries that ended his…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#45 - College Football vs. The Summer Sports Shuffle: Who Wins Your Attention?
Hosts Brian and Jason discuss where college football fits into their busy sports calendars: comparing it to baseball, NFL, bike racing, Formula 1, and more…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#44 - Billionaire Dreams: If You Could Own Any Sports Franchise
Brian and Jason discuss which sports franchises they would own if money were no object. They debate buying underperforming teams like the Royals, steady…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#43 - Why American Football Reigns: Preseason Hype, Fandom & Fall Rituals
Brian and Jason explore the surge of NFL preseason buzz, regional team loyalties, and how football became central to American culture, mixing in personal…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#42 - Tour de France Unpacked: Teams, Tactics, and Thrills
Brian and Jason break down pro road cycling—how it’s really a team sport built on drafting, rotations, and tactics, with dramatic sprint finishes, grueling…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#41- LeBron to Philly: New Team, Old Questions
Brian and Jason debate LeBron James' surprising move to the Philadelphia 76ers—his age, legacy, team fit, and whether the city will embrace the self-styled…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#40 - Sweat, Sweet Seats and Soccer: A Scorching Day at Coors Field
Hosts Brian and Jason recount a sunny, sweltering trip to Coors Field where they wandered the party deck, discovered new vantage points, tried stadium food…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#39 - FIFA World Cup Drama: Red Cards, Ref Controversies & Keeper Heroes
Brian and Jason dive into the highs and lows of the FIFA World Cup, covering referee controversies, red cards, standout goalkeeper performances and the…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#38 - Will You Watch the MLB All‑Star Game? Brian & Jason Weigh In
Brian and Jason discuss the upcoming MLB All‑Star Game and Home Run Derby, debating how much fans and players really care, who ends up on the roster, and the…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#37 - Signature or Selfie? The Sports Fan Choice That Sparks Stories or Collectables
Brian and Jason debate whether they'd rather get a player's autograph or a photo, sharing vivid meet-and-greet stories from spring training, stadium tunnels…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#36 - Father's Day at the Ballpark: Heaven or Hell?
In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss what Jason saw at Coor's Field on Father's Day. What did Jason see? Is Dad having the perfect day? Or something else?…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#35 - When Father Time Strikes: Ronaldo, Messi and the Aging Sports Stars
Brian and Jason talk World Cup veterans — Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modrić and other older stars — and explore how recovery, sleep, medical care…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#34 - Why You Should Care About the FIFA World Cup — A PE Teacher's Pitch
Brian and Jason discuss why the FIFA World Cup draws billions: personal fan experiences in Europe, soccer's accessibility for youth, and the strategic…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#33 - Fenway to Globe Life: Ranking MLB’s Oldest to Newest Stadiums
Brian and Jason walk through MLB stadiums by age, sharing personal memories from visits to classics like Fenway and Wrigley and modern parks like Globe Life…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#32 - Getting Schooled at the Indy 500: Rookie Lessons and Last-Minute Saves
Brian and Jason share their first-time Indy 500 experience — from camping and biking through massive crowds to finding helpful strangers who led them to their…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#31 - Adults Bringing a Baseball Glove to a Major League Game, Why?
In this episode, Brian and Jason try to understand the psychology of adults who bring a glove to an MLB game by discussing some of the unwritten rules of being…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#30 - Indy 500 Part 2: Three Secrets to Help You Love the Great Race!
In this episode, Brian shares his three secrets of how to really enjoy the Indy 500 or any auto racing. Find out what Jason thinks!
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#29 - Indy 500, A Beginners Guide to the Great Race
In this episode, Brian teaches Jason what makes auto racing at the Indianapolis 500 so special after 110 years.
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#28 - MLB Says "Leave Your Cash at Home!" Are You a Digital Fan?
In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss the ever-changing digital world and how it influences your experience at the ballpark. Are you a digital fan? Maybe…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#27 - How Much Longer Can the Masters Golf Tournament Ban Spectator Cell Phones and Wearables?
In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss the hot topic around spectators sneaking in wearable technology into the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#26 - Is the Best Action in Sports at the High School Level?
In this episode, Jason gives several reasons why high school sports offer the best action and excitement among all levels of organized team sports. Is Brian…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#25 - Are College's and Universities Buying Sports Championships by using the Transfer Portal?
In this episode, the guys discuss "Did Michigan buy a national basketball championship by using the transfer portal?". Maybe? What about NIL money influencing…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#24 - Convince Me We Need the World Baseball Classic!
Jason tries to convince Brian that we need the World Baseball Classic in addition to the MLB and Spring Training. Will Brian be swayed or become a believer?
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#23 - Baseball Opening Day Hopes and Dreams! Even Rockies Fans are Happy for One Day!
In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss the happiness of Major League Baseball Opening Day excitement. Each season is a fresh start, and boys are stoked for…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#22 - Do Birthdays Get Better With Age?
In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss how birthday celebrations change over the decades and what makes the best birthdays these days.
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#21 - Are Wall Posters to Art Work the Path to Adulthood?
In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss what wall posters were put up in their bedrooms growing up, and how your choice in wall art changes over life, or does…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#20 - Is YouTube Ruining Our Lives? Or Making it Better?
How did we ever live without YouTube? In this episode, Jason and Brian discuss how YouTube is shaping their lives for the good, we think, and the role it will…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#19 - Modern Cars are Awesome vs The Junk we Drove!
In this episode, Brian and Jason share car stories from their youth and discuss how the driving experience has changed over the past four decades. Happy…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#18 - New Life for Baseball Fans as MLB Spring Training Begins
On this episode, Brian and Jason discuss the importance of MLB Spring Training baseball and how each year this process renews the heart of every fan. This is…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#17 - Winter Olympics Still Awesome? Or Not?
Brian and Jason discuss the relevance of the Winter Olympics in 2026. Do people still watch? Are the younger generation interested? Find out what the guys…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#16 - A Million Reasons Why Florida is Awesome!
In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss why Florida is more than just alligators and swampland! Find out why the guys both love Florida as they share its…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#15 - Super Bowl LX Picks and Fan Suffering
In this episode, Brian and Jason make their Super Bowl LX picks based on nothing but observation and opinion! Additionally, the guys discuss how to cope with…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#14 - Petless Life, Now What?
Brian and Jason discuss how pets played an important role in their childhood, their parenting days, and now find themselves petless in their late 50's. Now…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#13 - What is the Weirdness of the NFL Playoffs in 2026?
Brian and Jason discuss the strange and questionable events during the 2026 NFL Playoffs. Is this the start of the new weirdness in the NFL?
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#12 - The Glory Days of Buying Music at a Store
In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss their first music purchases as kids and why this was a big deal back in the day.
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#11 - NFL Head Coaches, You're Fired!
In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss the firing of Mike Tomlin and Jim Harbaugh and the impact on the game. Is bigger money and shorter contracts the…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#10 - How Watching Sports Builds Family Relationships
In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss how watching sports together can help foster relationships. 1BEtcPJmRFfrN8fhyzQ2
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#9 - Writing Big, Scary Goals for 2026
Brian and Jason discuss their fun goals, health goals, and their Big, Scary Goals for 2026.
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#8 - Why Grown Men Wear Baseball Hats
Brian and Jason discuss why they still wear baseball hats, despite being in their 50s. Do hats make the man?
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#7 - How We Maintained a Long Distance Friendship for Over 27 Years
Brian Berg and Jason Hill discuss the various ways they have maintained long-distance friendships for three decades. It takes weekly effort, shenanigans, and…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#6 - Underrated Movies People Should See
Brian and Jason talk about childhood memories of movies and suggest a few that people have forgotten or don't know exist. Jason could go on and on and on, but…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#5 - Is Sports Gambling Socially Acceptable like Smoking was in the 1950'S?
Brian and Jason discuss how sports gambling is now everywhere and what this means for kids and society moving forward. Yes, you should bet on this being a good…
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#4-Convince Me to Watch the Savanna Bananas!
Why does baseball need backflips and costumes? Jason tries to convince Brian to watch and believe in the Savanna Bananas' magic.
Life According to Brian and Jason#3-The Million Dollar Question
Brian and Jason discuss how to spend a million dollars to start a foundation for children, along with other random sports chit-chat.
Life According to Brian and Jason#2-The NFL App Streaming Conumdrum
Brian and Jason discuss the ways to stream NFL football and how the choices are getting expensive!
- Life According to Brian and Jason
#1-Why Listen to Sports on the Radio?
Radio is dead, right? Brian and Jason discuss the reasons radio is not dead and how to use it in your daily life.