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.

Stabbing in Charlotte, Trump Note to Epstein, NFL Week 1 09/10/2025

Stabbing in Charlotte, Trump Note to Epstein, NFL Week 1 Topics this week: -Issues around the brutal stabbing murder in Charlotte. -Trump birthday letter to Epstein revealed. -Words Dems should not use. -NFL Week one recap. -Phillie Karen. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/38151920

Taylor-Travis, Flag Burning, and Dallas Cowboys Doc 08/27/2025

Taylor-Travis, Flag Burning, and Dallas Cowboys Doc Topics this week: -Taylor and Travis are engaged. Do we care? -Cracker Barrell logo. -Flag burning. -Trump tries to fire Fed governor. -Dallas cowboys documentary review. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/37974900

Can Trump Solve Ukraine War, and the Comeback of Gavin Newsom 08/20/2025

Can Trump Solve Ukraine War, and the Comeback of Gavin Newsom Topics this week: -Trump tries to end Ukraine war. Will it work? -D.C. police taken over by Trump administration. -Redistricting fight has brought out the best in Gavin Newsom. -Browns QB situation /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/37886875

Epstein Saga, More Tariffs, Woke Backlash To Sydney Sweeney Ad, and 'The Fantastic Four.' 07/30/2025

Epstein Saga, More Tariffs, Woke Backlash To Sydney Sweeney Ad, and 'The Fantastic Four.' Topics this week: -The Epstein story won't die. -Trump tarrifs becoming reality. -Redistricting drama. -Woke backlash to Sydney Sweeney ad. -Does baseball need a salary cap. -Reivew of 'The Fantastic Four.' /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/37603605

Astronomer CEO Affair, Trump Can't Shake Epstein Story, Hunter Biden Back In The News. 07/22/2025

Astronomer CEO Affair, Trump Can't Shake Epstein Story, Hunter Biden Back In The News. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/37500150

MAGA World Fight Over Epstein 07/16/2025

MAGA World Fight Over Epstein Topics this week: -Epstein upheavel in MAGA world. -Trump coming around on Ukraine. -Why are people socializing less? -MLB All Star Game -Reviews of 'Superman' and the new season of 'Squid Game.' /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/37423160

Proud To Be An American? 07/01/2025

Proud To Be An American? Topics this week: -Trump 'Big Beautiful Bill' getting closer to becoming law. -Why are so many Americans not happy with thier country? -Big NFL trade /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/37232780

Is It Over Already? 06/24/2025

Is It Over Already? Topics this week: -Is this the end of the Israel-Iran war? -Did Trump do the right thing? -Big Beautiful Bill in the Senate this week. -Reflections on the NBA Finals and Durant heading to the Rockets. -Brian reviews the latest Mission Impossible movie. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/37129130

Time For War? 06/17/2025

Time For War? Topics this week: -Should the U.S. get involved in the Israel-Iran war. -Trump's military parade. -'No Kings protests'/changing immigration enforcement. -Political killings in Minnesota -NBA Finals -Vibe check on summer super hero movies. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/37036040

Riots Are So Back 06/10/2025

Riots Are So Back Topics this week: -Trump calls in military and national guard to deal with riots in L.A. -Musk vs Trump feud. -NBA Finals -Aaron Rodgers finally signs with Steelers. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/36932680

TACO Trump 06/03/2025

TACO Trump Topics this week: -Another anti-semitic terror attack -Ukraine pulls off massive attack on Russia -Does Trump always back down on Tariffs? -What happens if AI takes all our jobs? -NBA Finals matchup not sexy. -Reviews of 'Andor' 'The Last of Us' 'Sirens' and 'Karate Kid: Legends' /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/36828735

Wars and Cover-ups 05/20/2025

Wars and Cover-ups Topics this week: -Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis and details emerge about covering up his decline. -Can Trump stop the war in Ukraine. -Was the James Comey story overblown? -CBS news appears set to bow to Trump. -NBA Final four is set. -Clark-Resse WNBA rivarly. -Anti-semitism and Israel war in Gaza. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/36636045

Back From The Brink 05/13/2025

Back From The Brink Topics this week: -Trump ends trade war with China, for now. -Should Trump except new Air Force One jet from Qatar? -Mavs win NBA draft lottery. -NBA Playoffs. -Review of 'Adolescence' -Looking back on Forrest Gump.' /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/36544200

The First 100 Days, NBA Playoffs and 'Thunderbolts' 05/07/2025

The First 100 Days, NBA Playoffs and 'Thunderbolts' Topics this week: -The good and the bad of Trump's first 100 days. -NBA playoff highlights so far. -Review of 'Thunderbolts' /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/36464365

Barreling Towards A Crises 04/22/2025

Barreling Towards A Crises Topics this week: -Trump trade war causing damage. -Abrego Garcia and due process. -Chaos at the Pentagon. -RFK Jr. comments on Autism. -NBA playoffs - early takeaways. -Reivew of the Mindcraft movie /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/36257770

Are The Democrats Starting A Comeback? 04/02/2025

Are The Democrats Starting A Comeback? Topics this week: -Dems do well in special elections. -Cory Booker steals the show. -Trump Tariffs. -How can Trump win again? -New bats in baseball. -Does baseball need a salary cap. -Next to last episode of 'White Lotus.' -Avengers Doomsday cast reveal. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/35970350

Courts Block Trump, How Are the Dems Doing, and We Love 'White Lotus' 03/19/2025

Courts Block Trump, How Are the Dems Doing, and We Love 'White Lotus' Topics this week: -John Roberts pushes back on Trump's court critisim. -Blowback on Shumer for backing down. -NCAA Tournament nostalga. -Review of the new 'Daredevil' show. -An amazing 'White Lotus' episdoe. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/35771740

Don't Worry It's Just the Stock Market Tanking 03/12/2025

Don't Worry It's Just the Stock Market Tanking Topics this week: -Stock market drop -Elon Musk and Tesla -Maybe some good news on tariffs and Ukraine -Should an anti-Israel protester be deported? -NFL free agency -Catching up on 'White Lotus' -Review of 'Zero Day' /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/35648970

Trump's Congressional Address 03/05/2025

Trump's Congressional Address /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/35540155

Is the Trump Presidency Starting To Go Off the Rails? 02/26/2025

Is the Trump Presidency Starting To Go Off the Rails? Topics this week: -Trump budget priorities. -Ukraine mineral deal. -DOGE chaos. -Are the Lakers legit title contenders. -Vibe check on the Oscras. /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/35432805

Ukraine, DOGE, NBA All-Star Game, and A The New Captain America. 02/19/2025

Ukraine, DOGE, NBA All-Star Game, and A The New Captain America. Topics this week: -Is Trump going to sell out Ukraine? -Thoughts on the effectiveness of DOGE. -NBA All Star Game vs hockey's 4 Nations Tournament. -reviews of 'Captain America Brave New World' SNL 50th special, and 'White Lotus.' /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/35344910

Trump Floods the Zone and Luka Goes To the Lakers 02/05/2025

Trump Floods the Zone and Luka Goes To the Lakers /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/35167835

What A Wild Week 01/29/2025

What A Wild Week topics this week: -Trump spending freeze and executive orders. -Super Bowl is set. -Review of 'Landman' /episode/index/show/takenooffense/id/35061255

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

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