Our three best friends open the show by demonstrating their technological short comings, however, they do acknowledge that they are lucky, indeed.

Although not early adopters of reading (are we surprised?), for the joy of reading the boys share their early experiences reading and learning. The main part of the podcast they each share a brief overview of a recent book they have read. The book reports run the gamut from North American slave trade, Civil War history and an inside look into the Brooklyn Dodgers of the early 1950's.

Additional news and thoughts include Africa is splitting apart, they are not big Valentines Day celebrants and they do not believe in New Year resolutions.

Show Notes. The three books reviewed and their authors are:

Demons of Unrest by Erik Larson

In Slavery's Wake by The National Museum of African American History

The Boys of Summer by Roger Kahn

Theme Song "Three Best Friends" from the Movie Hangover performed by Zach Galifianakis

In this episode Terry gives us an overview of three recent scandals in Major League Baseball. While discussing gambling, steroids and sign stealing, the boys ask themselves, "would you do it?"

They breakdown the moral issues versus gamesmanship, winning and money. Is it simply a matter of right versus wrong or is there a grey area? Do the three best friends* take a stance or do they they rationalize their choices?

Additionally, they share their thoughts on how parents can negatively impact youth sports, new EPA regulations that will roll back greenhouse gas emissions and we hear from Pope Leo again; preaching peace, charity and have a heart for those that suffer. Lastly, whatever you do, don't miss the show wrap up when these pros demonstrate next level broadcasting skills.

*Theme Song "Three Best Friends" from the Movie Hangover performed by Zach Galifianakis

In this episode Dan celebrates a big anniversary and recalls his “secret wedding”, Terry lets us know how he made a memorable first impression when he met Oprah and Jim recalls an epic face plant in the high powered offices of Near North Insurance. Additionally, the three best friends continue their foray into discussing the state of our union, sharing what they believe is the most unbiased appraisal of the President’s first 100 days by breaking down reporting by the good people at Tangle (www.readtangle.com.). Wrapping up, Jim talks about PolyMarket and how people can use the app as a political/cultural crystal ball. (polymarket@substack.com).

The “Three Best Friends” talk about early career decisions, attempt to breakdown “Project 2025” and provide a tracker (www.project2025.observer.com)to help inform the audience on the status of the policy implementation. TOB provides a semi-rant on plane travel, Dan gives a “Da Pope” shoutout and Jim shares a troubling story about a woman that verbally assaulted a child. For a comprehensive breakdown of that story checkout out Sharon McMahon’s, newsletter, May 7, 2025.

- Opening song "Three Best Friends" by Zach Galifianakis performed in the movie Hangover.

In this episode Terry may have broken his wrist playing softball and Jim is still recovering from a half mile run (well, they are both 62 years old). Dan ponders time travel and in a deeper discussion our guys take a moment to recognize special people in their lives that have made a difference. Coaches, family members and friends that said the right thing at right time, were role models or a dependable relationship during turbulent times. To wrap things up what’s going on with Bill Belichick? And our guys want to hear from you, join their conversation!

In this nostalgic episode our sixty somethings reminisce about high school, attending reunions and a traumatic experience from their freshman year that is difficult to imagine and revisit. They also acknowledge the passing of Pope Francis, being vulnerable and Terry proves once again that he is not a curmudgeon.

The boys welcome their first guest and dear friend, Jeff Santo. Jeff has written, directed and produced several independent films including Liar's Poker, Jake's Corner, Off The Boulevard, Dead In 5 Heartbeats and most famously the critically acclaimed documentary This Old Cub.

They discuss their favorite movie experiences and we learn Jeff's origins as a "story teller" and about his twenty-five year career as a filmmaker and current projects he's working with his writing partner and wife Christie Santo.

Jeff also shares his thoughts on how Major League Baseball could improve how they broadcast games through more thoughtful and creative camera angles, better graphics, miking players and giving the viewing audience a more compelling product.

This week we dive into the murky waters of Federal Finance! We'll blow the roof of of misconceptions about the federal budget, "trickle-down" economics and answer questions such as "is the US going broke" and "of the two parties, which performs better when it comes to the economy?" Additionally, Terry gets some love from a listener and the guys learn that they got this one thing wrong their whole lives!