Take No Offense

Take No Offense features long-time best friends Eric Messersmith and Brian Johnson talking about sports, politics, entertainment, and anything else they find interesting or ridiculous. Eric and Brian grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, and now live on opposite sides of the country. Just two old friends talking about stuff. We have thoughts. Please, take no offense.

California Fires, Trump Inaguration, and NFL Playoffs 01/15/2025

California Fires, Trump Inaguration, and NFL Playoffs Topics this week: -Who or what is to blame for devestating CA fires. -Security tight for Trump inaguration. -NFL playoffs. -Defending Mike Tomlin. -College Football Playoff /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/34862200

Greenland, Canada, and NFL Playoffs 01/08/2025

Greenland, Canada, and NFL Playoffs Topics this week: -Trump press conference on Greenland, Canada, Panama and other topics. -Zuckerberg announces end to fact checkers on Meta platforms. -NFL playoff preview. -Mike Tomlin's future with the Steelers. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/34769885

2024 Was a Wild Year 12/18/2024

2024 Was a Wild Year Topics this week: -Big stories of 2024.......Healthcare CEO killed, Trump's comeback, and A.I. -Is the NBA in trouble? -Review of Gladiator 2 -Top five TV shows of the year. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/34497585

Two Boys From Altoona 12/11/2024

Two Boys From Altoona Topics this week: -The alleged killer of a Healtcare company CEO is caught in our hometown of Altoona, PA! -Why do some people on social media feel like the killing was justified? -Daniel Penny found not guilty. -Juan Soto's massive deal. -Thoughts on the College Footbal Playoff field. -Making peace with the Star Wars franchise. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/34390280

Pardons and Flag Planting 12/04/2024

Pardons and Flag Planting Topics this week: -Was Biden wrong to pardon Hunter? -College Football flag planting controversy. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/34278375

Reading the Trump Tea Leaves 11/27/2024

Reading the Trump Tea Leaves Topics this week: -What to make of Trump dropping Matt Gaetz as AG. -How do we feel about Tulsi Gabbard as DNI? -Trump proposes 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. -Jack Smith drops Trump prosecutions. -Walmart rolls back DEI programs. -NFL week 12 -Is college football more exciting this year? -The triumph of "The Penguin." /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/34172720

Will Matt Gaetz Get Confirmed? 11/20/2024

Will Matt Gaetz Get Confirmed? Topics this week: -What the Matt Gaetz pick tells us about Trump. -A new look at J.D, Vance. -NFL update -Tyson/Paul fight. -Christmas movies. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/34027278

You're Time Is Less Than Limited 11/13/2024

You're Time Is Less Than Limited Topics this week: -Trump picks his cabinet. -Why a second Trump term might not be so bad (maybe). -NFL midseason report. -Reviews of "The Penguin" and "My Old Ass." /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/33909057

Searching for some optimism 11/07/2024

Searching for some optimism This week's episode is dedicated to recapping the Presidential election. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/33826097

Last Call Before Election Day 10/30/2024

Last Call Before Election Day Topics this week: -We make our election predictions. -What explains Trump's appeal? -World Series -Review of "Am I Racist." /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/33679062

Brian Returns and Trump Takes the Lead 10/23/2024

Brian Returns and Trump Takes the Lead Topics this week: -Brian returns from his luxury overseas vacation. -Trump now the slight favorite with two weeks to go. -What explains the success of Trump? -A dream World Series matchup. -Browns fans cheer Deshaun Watson injury. -Review of 'Nobody Wants This' -Brian talks about his trip to Egypt /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/33579142

Israel-Iran, Pete Rose, and 'Mr. McMahon 10/02/2024

Israel-Iran, Pete Rose, and 'Mr. McMahon /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/33294127

Harris gaining in polls and another trump assassination attempt 09/18/2024

Harris gaining in polls and another trump assassination attempt Topics this week: -Kamala Harris getting bump in post debate polling. -Secret Service under scrunity after another attemp to kill Trump. -GOP immigratin rhetoric. -Why are NFL teams being so conservative early in the season? -Brian discovers "Suits" /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/33101272

What Did We Learn in the trump-harris debate? 09/12/2024

What Did We Learn in the trump-harris debate? /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/33016672

Can A Real Man Vote for Harris 08/28/2024

Can A Real Man Vote for Harris Topics this week; -Technical difficulties leading to Eric's mic sounding horrible. -Trump/Harris debate set. -Can real men vote for Harris? -Jack Smith renews case against Trump. -Brian's baseball update. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/32770917

Will RFK Jr and Trump Join Forces? 08/21/2024

Will RFK Jr and Trump Join Forces? Topics this week: -Joe Biden fairwell speech at the DNC. -Reports that RFK may drop out of the race and work with Trump. -NFL's new kickoff rule. -Are there any movie stars under 40? -J-Lo Ben Affleck divorce. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/32672187

Harris Picks Walz as Running Mate, and the Season Finale of 'House of the Dragon' 08/07/2024

Harris Picks Walz as Running Mate, and the Season Finale of 'House of the Dragon' Topics this week: -Harris picks Walz over Shapiro -Great start to the Olympics -Season finale of 'House of the Dragon' /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/32471712

Good Start For Harris, Bad Start For Vance 07/31/2024

Good Start For Harris, Bad Start For Vance Topics this week: -Harris with a strong start to campaign. -Does Trump regret J.D. Vance pick? -Olympics Opening Ceremony controversy. -Reviews of 'House of the Dragon,' 'Deadpool and Wolverine,' and 'The Bear' season 3. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/32359522

Biden Steps Away and Harris Steps Up 07/24/2024

Biden Steps Away and Harris Steps Up Topics this week: -Can Harris win? -What does the move say about Biden's legacy? -Checking excitment levels for the Olympics. -Review of the latest episod of 'House of the Dragon' /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/32270477

Fallout From the Trump Assassination Attempt 07/16/2024

Fallout From the Trump Assassination Attempt Topics this week: -Security failures that led to Trump Assassination attempt. -Political division. -Copa America security issues. -'House of the Dragon' Episode 5. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/32155922

Biden Won't Leave and Fighting Dragons. 07/09/2024

Biden Won't Leave and Fighting Dragons. Topics this week: -Why won't Biden step aside? -Bronny James. -House of Dragon gets down to business. -Thoughts on 'The Bear.' /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/32059672

Should the Dems Replace Biden? 07/02/2024

Should the Dems Replace Biden? Topics this week: -What should Democrats and Biden do after the debate debacle? -Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity. -NBA free agency. -'House of the Dragon' Episode 3. -TV shows going woke. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/31974862

Religion, Politics, and 'House of the Dragon' 06/25/2024

Religion, Politics, and 'House of the Dragon' Topics this week: -The Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in public schools. -Presidential debate preview. -The rise of soccer in the US. -Reviews of episode 2 of 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Boys.' /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/31887542

Biden's Age Issue, Baseball is Back, and so is 'House of the Dragon' 06/18/2024

Biden's Age Issue, Baseball is Back, and so is 'House of the Dragon' Topics this week: Joe Biden's age keeps coming up. What explains MLB's attendance surge. Review of the season premiere of 'House of the Dragon' /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/31784727

Hunter Biden Trial, Mid TV, and AI. 06/11/2024

Hunter Biden Trial, Mid TV, and AI. Topics this week: Hunter Biden Trial. Israel hostage rescue. Caitlin Clark left off US Olympic team. Are the Celtics getting enough respect? Review of the new Garfield movie and "The Acolyte" Is TV too "mid"? /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/31692922

Biden Immigration Moves 06/05/2024

Biden Immigration Moves Topics this week: Is Biden executive order on immigration too little too late? Does the Trump convicition have any lasting effect on the election? The impact of Caitlin Clark. Discussing how Disney is handling the Star Wars and Marvel franchises. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/31619447

Does the Trump trial matter? 05/30/2024

Does the Trump trial matter? Topics this week include: Trump Hush Money Trial. MLB adding Negro leagues to official stats. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/31526027

Running the Gamut 05/21/2024

Running the Gamut Topics this week..... -Harrison Butker's comments. -ICC charging Israel with War Crimes -NBA Final four is set -Reviews of "Ripley" and "Selling the OC" /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/31396237

Presidential Election, NBA Playoffs, "Shogun" 05/07/2024

Presidential Election, NBA Playoffs, "Shogun" Brian predicts Trump will win the election. Effects of inflation. Have the NBA Playoffs lost too many stars. Reviews of "Shogun" and "Unfrosted" /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/31169337

We Back Baby! 05/01/2024

We Back Baby! In our first episode in nearly two years, we discuss what we've both been up to, and why we were away for so long. Our topics this week include; The anit-Israel protests at college's around the country, the recent NFL Draft, and Brian's re-watch of "Game of Thrones." /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/31063558

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