4-02-26 Hour 2 - Rox beat the Blue Jays, new NFL concussion data/No Avs moral victory/Oh, By the Way

The podcast opens with a lively discussion on the Rockies' series win over the Blue Jays, praising their pitching and the positive impact of the pitch clock on game pace. The hosts express cautious optimism about the Rockies' progress, noting their first series win of the season despite a miserable weather forecast for the upcoming home opener. They then pivot to NFL concussion research, mocking the league's theory that face masks are increasing concussions, with humorous analogies to gladiators and UFC fighters. The segment critiques the NFL's ongoing safety debates and the absurdity of proposing retractable or shock-absorbing face masks. The conversation shifts to the Broncos' potential interest in Aaron Rodgers, which the hosts dismiss as an April Fool's joke, emphasizing Bo Nix's value and the folly of benching him for a backup. The Avs' disappointing loss to the Canucks is heavily criticized, with hosts calling it unacceptable given the opponent's poor record and stressing the need for consistent effort. A humorous tangent on human emotion and pretending to care—using a nephew’s viola recital as a metaphor—leads into a broader reflection on team motivation and the danger of complacency. The episode closes with a lighthearted 'Oh, By the Way' segment featuring a kid stopping a softball game to watch the Artemis II rocket launch, celebrating space exploration, and a satirical take on NFL referees' demands for full-time status and higher pay, highlighting their dual careers. The hosts also reflect on the decline of genuine April Fool's pranks, ending with a playful fake retirement announcement.