Rebecca Lobo is a Hall of Fame athlete. Steve Rushin wrote about Hall of Fame athletes for years. But unlike most podcast duos, the bond that holds this show together is marriage. Join the couple weekly as they discuss current events and provide a slice of life from the finished half of their basement. Who is the ball? And who is the chain? Find out right here, on Happiness Lane!
243 Available Episodes (243 Total)Average duration: 00:51:38
Apr 06, 2023
Ep. 243 Caitlin Clark & The Air Friar
00:59:08
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap a historic Women's Final Four. Rebecca talks about her experience in Dallas and the officiating in the National Championship Game. While Steve modernizes a classic basketball nickname. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 243rd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Mar 23, 2023
Ep. 242 Relative Size & Relative Babies
00:38:30
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are celebrating their own March Madness with two kids playing in state championship games. Rebecca breaks down false eyelashes and where to find them. While Steve talks about tall people being asked whether they play basketball. All this plus Viewer Mail coming up on the 242nd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Mar 02, 2023
Ep. 241 James Edward Almost & Pre-Grinding
00:51:31
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap the classic that was Iowa v Indiana and discuss finding good coffee. Rebecca recaps her College Game Day experience in Iowa City. While Steve gets nostalgic during their kids' snow day. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 241st edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Feb 16, 2023
Ep. 240 Scoop Dog & The Blizzard of Oz
00:41:15
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap their Valentine's Day and the latest from Women's College Basketball. Rebecca has an idea on how to make airport gates better. While Steve revisits his trip to Buffalo to write about the Bills Mafia. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 240th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Feb 09, 2023
Ep. 239 Enumeration Nation & Solo Sauce
01:01:41
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are ranking sauces ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. Rebecca reacts to WNBA Free Agency. While Steve attends a father/daughter dance for their middle schooler. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 239th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Jan 27, 2023
Ep. 238 Pipe & Drape
00:50:08
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss airplane conversationists and gas station life hacks. Rebecca talks about her gameday experience in Knoxville. While Steve unlocks a new tier on the New York Times Spelling Bee. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 238th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Jan 19, 2023
Ep. 237 IConn & The Entourage
00:48:01
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve react to the modern Revolutionary War curriculum and high school midterm schedules. Rebecca and their oldest child go through her old UConn gear. While Steve makes a shocking admission about his breakfast order. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 237th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Jan 12, 2023
Ep. 236 Flexing & The Bleacher Banger
00:48:16
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve call out bleacher bangers and high school basketball admission prices. Rebecca fancies herself a fixer of youth basketball. While Steve reveals the one thing he hasn't done since COVID-19: The Pandemic.
Jan 06, 2023
Ep. 235 Exspeedyish & Anti-Social Norms
00:42:13
On the first Ball & Chain of 2023, Rebecca and Steve recap the holidays and look ahead to the year ahead. Rebecca admires the coffee situation at the YES Network. While Steve celebrates a coffee milestone of his own. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 235th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Dec 23, 2022
Ep. 234 Fewer Honks & More Waves
01:02:05
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are feeling festive for the last podcast of 2022. Rebecca talks about how her “basketball stars” aligned this week. While Steve makes the biggest mistake of his life according to his daughter. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 234th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Apr 06 | 00:59:08
Ep. 243 Caitlin Clark & The Air Friar
Mar 23 | 00:38:30
Ep. 242 Relative Size & Relative Babies
Mar 02 | 00:51:31
Ep. 241 James Edward Almost & Pre-Grinding
Feb 16 | 00:41:15
Ep. 240 Scoop Dog & The Blizzard of Oz
Feb 09 | 01:01:41
Ep. 239 Enumeration Nation & Solo Sauce
Jan 27 | 00:50:08
Ep. 238 Pipe & Drape
Jan 19 | 00:48:01
Ep. 237 IConn & The Entourage
Jan 12 | 00:48:16
Ep. 236 Flexing & The Bleacher Banger
Jan 06 | 00:42:13
Ep. 235 Exspeedyish & Anti-Social Norms
Dec 23 | 01:02:05
Ep. 234 Fewer Honks & More Waves
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