Season 16 Finale World Cup Semis Mbappe Records Sheamus Free | Clubhouse Podcast 16-52

In this season 16 finale of The Clubhouse Podcast, hosts Rob Ervin, Alex Barnhill, and Don Ford celebrate 773 episodes with a heartfelt look back at 16 years of podcasting while covering all the biggest stories in sports, entertainment, and pro wrestling. The guys break down 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal action, MLB standings, Justin Verlander’s retirement, and the latest WWE and AEW developments including the Sheamus release and the Sami Zayn championship controversy. Rob Ervin also shares his review of the new comedy Gale Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, the trio reacts to an exclusive IMAX preview of Dune 3, and the show pays tribute to the late Bonnie Tyler and Wally Funk. Whether you’re a longtime member of the empire or tuning in for the first time, this milestone episode is a must-listen celebration of community, passion, and everything the Clubhouse Podcast stands for.
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As we wrap up Season Sixteen (and prepare for Season Seventeen), we do all of our regular shenanigans and look back at an amazing year!
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00:01:18 – Welcome & Season 16 Finale Introduction
Rob Ervin, Alex Barnhill, and Don Ford kick off episode 773 and the Season 16 finale with introductions and banter about World Cup shirts.
00:04:14 – World Cup Update & Mbappe’s Records
The crew discusses Ronaldo’s retirement, France’s win, and Mbappe’s historic back-to-back World Cup scoring achievements.
00:05:51 – Rob’s Birthday Gifts & Life Updates
Rob Ervin shares the custom trading card and other birthday gifts from Rachel, plus birthday dinner highlights.
00:08:21 – World Cup Schedule, Standings & NFL Preview
The hosts cover upcoming World Cup matches with ticket prices and tease a new format for NFL division coverage.
00:10:25 – MLB Standings Roundup
Rob Ervin runs through all divisions of Major League Baseball, including Justin Verlander’s retirement and the Colorado Rockies’ run differential game.
00:18:56 – What We Watched on TV This Week
The crew reviews Spider-Noir, I Will Find You, Worst Neighbor Ever, General Hospital, and the SportsCenter documentary series with Craig Kilbourne.
00:24:21 – Streaming & Network News
The hosts cover announcements from HBO, MGM Plus, Netflix, and Prime Video including The Gentlemen Season 2 and cancellations.
00:26:04 – New DVD & Blu-ray Releases
Rob Ervin runs through notable physical media releases including The Office complete series, Howard the Duck 4K, and several new steelbooks.
00:28:06 – Tribute to Bonnie Tyler
The hosts pay tribute to the late Bonnie Tyler, sharing memories and stories including the origin of the male voice in Total Eclipse of the Heart.
00:31:00 – New Movie Releases This Week
Reviews and discussions of Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, Evil Dead Burn, The Mummy, and other new theatrical releases.
00:33:47 – Disney News, Hunger Games & Upcoming Films
The crew reacts to announcements including Moana 3, Cheetah Girls Next Gen, Free Willy reboot, and the Hunger Games theatrical return.
00:35:52 – Sponsor Break: CBD House of Healing
Rob Ervin delivers a sponsored message for CBD Dallas and the CBD House of Healing.
00:40:55 – New Blu-ray Releases Tuesday & Movie Talk Continues
Coverage of upcoming Tuesday physical media releases including the Michael Jackson biopic, HUD, The Crying Game, and more.
00:45:25 – Pro Wrestling News: TNA, Retirements & Tributes
The Cheap Popcast segment begins with news on Stu Grayson heading to NXT, Rich Swann re-signing, Sheamus’s WWE departure, and a tribute to Scarlett Guillen.
00:51:33 – WWE Crown Jewel Belt Price Guessing Game
The hosts play a guessing game on the retail price of the Crown Jewel championship replica belt.
00:53:40 – SmackDown Recap & Sami Zayn Title Reign Discussion
The crew reacts to the short Sami Zayn title reign and debates fantasy booking scenarios leading to WrestleMania.
01:00:09 – Royal Rumble Booking Debate
Rob Ervin, Alex Barnhill, and Don Ford argue competing theories on how Sami Zayn should win his way back to a championship match.
01:03:42 – NXT, AEW & ROH News
Quick hits on Nikki Blackheart’s rebrand, AEW All Out announcement, new TBS and International champions, and ROH tag title change.
01:05:38 – Dune: Messiah Fan Event Reaction
Rob Ervin and Alex Barnhill share an enthusiastic firsthand reaction to the Dune 3 IMAX fan event including the first ten minutes of footage.
01:13:09 – Tribute to Wally Funk & Season Finale Closing Thoughts
Don Ford shares news of Wally Funk’s passing, followed by heartfelt season finale thank-yous to collaborators, family, and the audience.