Banana Ball Magic, Sign Guy Snubbed & AEW’s Pac Tribute That Broke Us | The Clubhouse Podcast 17-12

We break down the unique rules of Banana Ball, analyze the latest NFL picks, and honor the legacy of wrestling icons.
Don Ford joins the show to recap his live experience at the Savannah Bananas game, explaining exactly what makes the Banana Ball phenomenon so entertaining. We then pivot to the gridiron, reviewing Week 4 results and setting our sights on the upcoming NFL picks for Week 5 to help you prepare for the weekend slate.
The conversation shifts to the entertainment world with a roundup of TV and movie news, before we address the wrestling news that dominated the week. We discuss the passing of WWE legend Rick Achberger and analyze the emotional AEW Pac tribute. It is time to move past wrestling tribalism and simply celebrate the athletes who shaped the sport.
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00:01:14 – Introduction and episode welcome
Rob opens the show solo with fact-checker Don Ford, noting Alex is out on assignment.
00:02:20 – College football weekend recap
Rob and Don break down major Week 4 college football results and rankings implications.
00:04:06 – NFL Thursday/weekend recap and line results
Review of last week’s NFL games against the spread, including Packers, Chiefs, Steelers, and more.
00:09:03 – NFL Week 5 picks and predictions
Rob and Don go matchup-by-matchup through this week’s NFL slate, debating lines and predictions.
00:21:40 – Dudley’s Sports Grill sponsor segment
A shoutout to Dudley’s Sports Grill as a football-watching destination with upcoming events.
00:22:39 – Atlanta playoff baseball update
Rob gives live updates on the Atlanta wildcard game happening during the show.
00:23:28 – Don’s Savannah Bananas Banana Ball experience
Don recaps his live experience at the Banana Ball game in Grand Prairie, detailing the unique rules and entertainment.
00:34:31 – TV talk and headlines
Discussion of recent TV watching, Deadliest Catch’s emotional finale, and a tribute to Dennis Haskins.
00:36:50 – TV industry news roundup
Updates on new series, reboots, and casting news across major networks and streamers.
00:39:10 – Scout at the Statler plug and Three Wide show
Promotion for the Tuesday night football show and venue at the historic Statler Hotel.
00:41:27 – Movie talk and upcoming releases
Coverage of new movie announcements including Fred Astaire biopic, GI Joe, and Game of Thrones film.
00:44:17 – New movie releases this week
Quick reviews and mentions of new theatrical and streaming releases including Verity.
00:46:18 – DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K release roundup
Rundown of new physical media releases and steelbook upgrades.
00:49:07 – Dudley’s Rhinestone Cowgirls Night promo
Details on next week’s themed ladies night event at Dudley’s.
00:50:27 – Wrestling segment begins: TNA Impact talk
Transition into wrestling news starting with TNA Impact storyline developments.
00:51:35 – WWE Raw discussion and Bleacher Report deal
Coverage of WWE’s new content partnership and Raw storyline developments.
00:53:13 – Evolve cruiserweight title discussion
Rob and Don discuss the idea of reviving a cruiserweight title for NXT’s Evolve brand.
00:55:01 – Tribute to Rick Achberger (WWE Sign Guy)
Rob and Don honor the passing of beloved WWE superfan Rick Achberger and criticize lack of on-air recognition.
01:01:06 – AEW scheduling controversy and Pac tribute begins
Rob expresses frustration over WWE counter-programming against AEW’s tribute show for Benjamin Satterley (Pac).
01:02:38 – AEW Dynamite’s tribute to Pac
Deep emotional recap of AEW’s memorial episode for Pac, including matches and tributes.
01:14:13 – Reflections on Pac’s legacy and wrestling tribalism
Don and Rob share personal memories of Pac and call for unity in wrestling fandom.
01:16:47 – Closing tributes and sign-off
Final heartfelt tributes to Rick Achberger and Pac, followed by show closing remarks.