Rubber Boots - Season 7 Episode 2 - "Hot Balloon Takes"

It was a looooong summer, so long in fact that Jimmy has dedicated all of Season 7 to telling us all about it.  In instalment one of 'Jimmy's Summer Adventures' James tells us about his epic 8 hour Uber ride.  Puffy hits a snag with his rental property, Lester uses whatever time he is given to speak to recap his summer shows, and Stoff learns his car problems may be genetic.  Betsafe.net returns as our title sponsor … and why wouldn't they?  We tackle the real issues, like; Can you actually be good at Rock Paper Scissors?  So sit back, enjoy, and Season 8 will be here before you know it! PLUS; Things I Saw On Twitter, What You Watchin' and Puffy's Hypotheticals. 

The guys look back at the season that was, Jimmy recaps his latest golf round, and Brooksie makes her last appearance of the season.  Stoff debunks happiness, Lester lets fame go to his head, and Puffy brings up a hypothetical that, ahem, 'involves' our listeners.  Mare Of Easttown is the cause of more controversy, we turn to TikTok for the weather, and look back at the early days of the internet.  We dedicate the end of the pod to the conclusion of the Platinum League, as we look back at the year that was, bring on our Champion Jeff Laughlin, and unveil the grand prize he will receive!!  We also tease next year's Arranged Marriage League PLUS: Things On Twitter, Puffy's Hypotheticals, and Listener Mailbag!!!

James tells a story of survival, we learn Brooksie is moving in on Jimmy's turf, and we get a shocking new development in the battle for the master bedroom.   Puff becomes concerned bout his vaccine, but manages to squeeze in the pod amidst a busy season in the Major Leagues.  Stoff introduces a new segment, which comes with tons of built in flaws, meanwhile Lester flexes his segue game.  The guys wonder aloud if they could keep quiet about found money, and debate what float Lester would be on should the Habs go all the way.   All this and multiple cliff-hanger endings!!! PLUS: Things I Saw On Twitter, What You Watchin, Listener Mail and the debut of "Shows I Read On Wikipedia"

Jimmy makes a new friend, travels to the depths of Costco, and considers making his own sleeping pill.  Meanwhile, Puffy wants James to start a new reality show,  shares a deep secret with the listeners, and takes issue with national monument.  Speaking of taking issue, Lester doesn't seem to care for Stoff's latest homage to him.   The boys cover all the bases, from great whale escapes to debating if there can truly be a "Canada's Team" in the NHL. PLUS: Things I Saw On Twitter, Listener Mail and…The Return Of Puffy's Hypotheticals!!! PLUS PLUS: Stay tuned for a bonus What You Watching: This or That Showdown… after the podcast concludes!

Jimmy is shopping for a fresh set of wheels, but we also learn that he is a hazardous driver.  Puffy is befuddled as Duthie refuses to apologize to Logan Paul, while Lester basks in the glory of his Habs (Third Round Baby!!!).  We observe Hugo's hat retrieving skills, tip our hats to John Lu the trendsetter, and get an update on the recent turmoil in the PGA.  Beware of the Murderous Sex Robots! PLUS; Things I Saw On Twitter, Listener Mail, What You Watchin'

Puffy is on the pod, and on a boat!  Whoa!  Jimmy celebrates recent events in his life, while recapping less fortunate events for Hugo.  Lester is very pleased with his Habs, while Stoff explains why he gave up hope on this Leafs squad prior to Game 7.  We get an update on the censors, play name that jingle and address the phenomenon of fans storming the field of play at recent games. PLUS; Things On Twitter, What You Watching and Listener Mail

Jimmy serenades the boys in a foreign language, celebrates the return of his recycling guy, but isn't very fond of Lester's new found fame.  As Malta reaches herd immunity the guys begin planning their trip, but don't plan on bringing any lab grown food with them.  The boys pick sides in the Brooks Koepka vs Bryson DeChambeau beef, and we find out Puffy's Dog is getting fitted for clubs, which drives Stoff insane.  This week the Rubber Boots Business Network tackles NFT's… again.  PLUS: Things I Saw On Twitter, Listener Mail and Soccer Shoutouts!

Jimmy is having phone issues, but Stoff thinks he may have been catfished. Puffy gets in trouble, Lester talks dating during the pandemic, and Aaron Korolnek returns with an 'A-hole or A-Ok' that has the pod divided. The good times at the Rubber Boots Business News Network continue as we pick up on our cryptocurrency conversation from last week, which naturally leads to us developing our own coin. We look back at the OverDrive 200m showdown, call out fake accents, and update the 'Love In The Chat". PLUS: Things I Saw On twitter, What You Watching, and Listener Mailbag!

James scores some high end granola, but Puffy is skeptical, but the protein powder is where the real controversy lies.   Undeterred, Jimmy goes through old photos while considering a daytime hosting gig.  Puffy share his Bulk Barn secret, begins planning for Duthie's empty nest years, and Lester contemplates a name change.   The guys argue about the Golf Ban before realizing they're ultimately on the same side, discuss the future of sports broadcasting, and address 'LIVE With Ryan and Kelly' stealing their segments.  Last but not certainly least, RBNN is back with full coverage of the DogeCoin phenomenon.   Keep sending us your merch ideas!!!! PLUS; Things I Saw On Twitter, What You Watchin, Listener Mail and our new game show… 'The Protein Is Right'

The kids do TikTok… We do Tick Talk!  On this episode we find out that Jimmy is indeed MacGyver, as he and Brooksie celebrate their anniversary with a toilet and a sandwich.  Thanks to #Prophylactic Nation we learn what a Merkin is, and that Lester has a unique talent for spotting them, which also leads to Stoff's theory about our listeners.  Puffy is on a mission to reunite Ho and Tessa Harrison, and rekindle their premiere chat romance.   Hugo is very vocal but turns out to be a bit camera shy, we discuss another post-apopoliptic show, and the guys prep for Family Feud.  All that and a cliff-hanger ending!!  What an episode! PLUS: Things On Twitter, What You Wathin', We Sing Old Themes, Listener Mailbag, and the debut of 'Find a Merkin'!