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Back from his recent trip to LA, did Chid experience "Desert Heat?"Chid's coming in hot with a long overdue Chid's Soccer Corner Update *horn sound* How are his "Universal Soldiers" doing? Is Chid betting on his son's 6U Soccer Squad? This week we welcome in a old friend of the show "Lionheart" Wobbly Greg (@WobblyGreg)Greg is a fan of the Boston Red Sox baseball team, we briefly discuss the team and how they're "Missing in Action." Is it "Timecop" to serve them a "Death Warrant" in early June? Did the Rounding Down curse cause Chris Sale's "Sudden Death?" If you didn't read the title of the episode or haven't picked up on any of the hints yet, Greg is really here to talk about Jean Claude Van Damme! Does Sigh think JCVD is actually Steven Seagal? Do the fellas have an earnest discussion about JCVD or do they get "Derailed?"What's the over/under on how many JCVD VHS tapes @WobblyGreg owns?Plus Greg's 2023 World Series prediction!Tune in this week and don't miss the ole Chid&Sigh "Double Impact" on your heart. Follow Greg on Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/WobblyGregSupport the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

This week we are joined by friend of the show Dave Walsh (@dvewlsh) who is also a very talented Sci-Fi writer, please check out his writing in the bottom of the show notes.Dave joins us to talk a topic that is at the top of everyone's minds, AI. Specifically he wants to talk about how AI is ruining writing and the arts.We consider ourselves a real Diane Sawyer type of podcast and like to present varying opinions, so we brought in a surprise special guest to counter Dave's points.Is it worth listening to find out who the special guest is? Absolutely.Did Dave win the argument? Probably.Plus Rhode Island Tomato Pie Pizza talk!Support Dave's writing:https://www.dvewlsh.com/dw/Follow Dave on Twitter:@dvwlshSupport the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

You all saw the great tweets of Chid's trip to Italy, now you can hear all about his pilgrammage to the motherland. Tour of Italy Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna Classico and our signature Fettuccine Alfredo.** 1550 cal $20.49 NEVER-ENDING SOUP, SALAD & BREADSTICKS Our famous house salad (150 cal per serving), breadsticks (V) (140 cal each) and your choice of homemade soup. 10.99 Lunch Special 8.99 (11-3 p.m. Mon - Fri) Support the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

This week our episode was saved from no guest and low energy by returning champion Robyn (@bee_are_) and we guess Magini (@ManginiNaBottle) was there too. Sigh come's in hot with an important Law and Order question for everyone. Who went harder on the Law and Order theme song, the bass or the clarinet? We talk network television, we learn about what Robyn's been up to and why she lost all her friends, Sigh's favorite restaurant "Yardhouse", cheese curds, Is a beaver a fish? Gross things Chid would eat AND the tale of woe that was Robyn trying to get a new pair of headphones.Follow Robyn on twitter:https://www.twitter.com/bee_are_Follow Mangini on twitter:https://www.twitter.com/ManginiNaBottlehttps://twitter.com/vvolvesatmydoorSupport the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Old friend and master of time Val (@rockinval93) joins the fella's once again to teach us about a great many things (a la John Popper.)Val gives us a hockey update on the since ended NY Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils RD 1 in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Spoiler she doesn't think the Islanders are worth noting and she hates New Jersey!Val then drops a HOTTER than HOT take about Zelda, breaking Chid's heart. Val explains what manga is and also Chid helps Val & Zach Zuffante plan their DREAM TRIP to Japan during Chid's travel corner!!!Follow Val on Twitter:https://twitter.com/rockinval93Follow Val on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/Rockinval93Support the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

It's the end of Zachapril to Remember so Sigh and I stroll down memory lane and talk about past jobs we've had. You'll learn more about Chid and Sigh's employment history than you've ever wanted to know, plus some semi-interesting stories about people being mean to us!Did you know people drink frozen lemonade?Did you know that Circuit City only filed for bankruptcy due to Sigh?Did you know that a good porn studio has specifications and plans and standards for how they film things!!!?!?!!Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownSupport the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

You don't want to miss the twist ending to our Zac(h)(k)April as we welcome friend Galactic Zack (@ZackHeTweets) and his VERY important distinguishing K ending to his name!We get an update from Coach Chiddy on his son's 6 and under soccer team! #CHIDSSOCCERUPDATE #SOCCERUPDATEFROMCHIDWe close out the month of April with our 4th Zack and he's joining us to discuss the 2007 David Fincher film: Zodiac. Zodiac from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt, based on the non-fiction books by Robert Graysmith, Zodiac (1986) and Zodiac Unmasked (2002). Plus we get visits from Agent Bill Tench AND Mel Diaper Jr. closes out his dwaft visits with us for the month of April!Follow Zack on twitter:https://twitter.com/ZackHeTweetsSupport the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Do you want to get an update on how Coach Chid's Under 6 Soccer team is doing? Don't miss an update for Chid's Soccer Update corner at the top of the show! Not to bury the lead though, this week we're joined by new friend Zach Rau (@zrau) who is a staple in the LSU Football Tailgating community. Zach talks Louisianna, New Orleans food staples, tailgating & the tailgaiting community, cooking, and more! Plus we're joined again by our nfl dwaft expert, Mel Diaper Jr!You don't wanna miss a great episode, make sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts because it's not called iTunes anymore.Follow Zach on Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/zrauSupport Zach by getting some awesome merch from DVA Tailgating Shop:https://dvatailgatingshop.bigcartel.com/productsSupport the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

This week we're joined by 5x returning champion Zach Martin (@ZWMartin_)Zach once again proves why he has the best computer setup in the biz while his internet is also the best in the greater Chicago area!We get a VERY relatable story from Zach about his childhood and just WHO his dad is!   We get ZW's opinions on hotdogs finally! Is Zach a Glizzy guy? Apple Pie? Hurd Chevrolet? And finally Zach tells us why he hates any sort progress made in baseball with the rule changes for the 2023 MLB season. Zach also gives us the tough truth about how the term "Launch Angle" is fake news.... We're joined by a couple additional guests including the Hulkster and everyone's favowite dwaft expewt, Mel Diaper Jr. Follow Zach on Twitter:https://twitter.com/ZWMartin_Support the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

The last time we had Zach Zuffante on he came in hot(s) with some amazing Italian food talk. Zach is back, and this time he means business! Comic business!Before Zach comes on, Chid catches everyone up on his health. PLUS  have you ever heard someone pronounce the word pillow as pellow? Melk instead of Milk? Zach joins us to talk about an upcoming release for his web comic, Circuit: Chapter 16. In this installment the reader jumps right back in as a long standing question is finally answered. Who created Circuit? The mysterious origins of Circuit revealed?! The true inventor emerges! What kind of person are they? Why did they make Circuit? Where are they from? Everything is brought to light as the story of Circuit moves to a new arc!'Zach discloses how old he was when 9/11 happens, almost disavows Italian food, answers tough questions about Chid & Sigh's Character Arc in Circuit, and let's us write his comic for him!Plus an NFL preview with return guest Mel Diaper Jr in his first of several NFL Dwaft Previews in the month of April!Please take a few minutes to go read Zach's awesome webcomic, it's completely free to do-so. Zach is very talented and puts a lot of work into his craft, if you like comics you'll really enjoy Circuit!Check out Circuithttps://www.circuitgalaxy.netFollow Zach on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/zzuffanteSupport the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

This week we're joined by our friend Jay Jay (@thereisnojayjay) She was kind enough to come on and tell us a very harrowing tale of her dream vacation to Ecuador!The whole story is truly wild and this episode is definitely worth listening to as she had us on the edge of her seat.Follow Jay Jay on twitter:@thereisnojayjaySupport Jay Jay's Plug: Be The Matchhttps://bethematch.org/support-the-cause/donate-blood-stem-cells/how-to-join-the-donor-registry/Support the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

This week we welcome our old pals, Curtis Wenis (@curtiswenis) and Sammy Eto’o (@WorriedLadybird) back on the show to discuss a lot of things. Twitter, blocking people on Twitter, joking on Twitter, babies, cloth diapers, bidets, and so much more. Plus, Wenis’ youngest child makes their podcast debut. Also lots of house talk, some shitting on Kansas City, and other things. Support the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

As has been established Chid & Sigh are huge music nerds, this week we were lucky enough to be joined by one of Sigh's favorite local rappers.Jesse The Tree (@jessethetree401) is on Strange Famous Records, the label of Rhode Island rapper Sage Francis.Jesse joined us to talk hip hop, his music, his influences, and baseketball.We discuss his writing process, indie releases versus releases on a label, self promotion, how to support indie artists/musicians, Marcus Smart, and much more.We were able to play some of Jesse's music in the episode which was really awesome and new for us. Those songs in order of apperance are as follows:"Macadoo" from 2022 Release 'Pigeon Man' on Strange Famous Records"Live from the Garden feat. Mopes" from 'Pigeon Man'"Shakedown Street" from 'Pigeon Man'"Livingston" which features beats from .WAV Matthews from 2023's self-released 'Treely Dan' EP If you liked any of the music we shared during today's episode please consider supporting Jesse with a donation on his bandcamp.As discussed on the episode Jesse (and all indie artists really) see the most amount of revenue from Bandcamp. Please send him some of your dollars, he works hard.https://jessethetree.bandcamp.com/Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, or whever you stream.Stream Jesse the Tree on SpotifySleeping Dogs featuring Jesse The Tree:"Bowl of Oranges" single for album coming out March 15th, 2023. Follow Jesse on Twitter@jessethetree401 Also check out Strange Famous Records, .WAV Matthews, Early Adopted, and Mopes who were all mentioned during today's episodes on their bandcamps..WAV Matthews on BandcampEarly Adopted on BandcampMopes on BandcampStrange Famous Records on Bandcamp Support the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Chid talks solo travel and KC BBQ in our open, is KC BBQ the best? Chid talks visiting the Negro Baseball Leagues museum (nlbm.com) and how awesome it is. We're joined by friend Ken Chia (@kcchia80) to talk Minnesota Sport's trials and tribulations. Did Ken curse Minnesota Sport's teams by moving to Minnesota as a child? Was this somehow Sigh's fault?We're talking Twins, We're talking Vikings, We're talking T-Wolves, and we're talking Wild hockey, we're talking misery babyyyyy.We talk baseball and the new rule changes for the 2023 season. Will it improve the quality of the game? Plus we remember some Minnesota Sport's guys, Follow Ken on Twitter:https://twitter.com/kcchia80Ken's Plug - John Hardy's BBQ (Rochester, MN)https://johnhardysbbq.com/Support the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

This week we're joined by our friend JPF (@JoannePistonFan)Right off the bat the fella's come in hot with an uplifting game of "Which funeral did you attend this week?"Sigh reveals his favorite Paul McCartney song is Hotline Bling by Drake and we talk about Joe Biden's beef with stairs.Our friend JPF was kind enough to start off by updating us on the state of Detroit Piston's Basketball and then we remember some guys!Before we get into the subject of Cooking Duties with Joanne we talk the Detroit food scene, specifically Eminem affiliated spots.Joanne talks about how she took over cooking responsibilities in her home and how she grew up which made an impact on her desire to cook.A tip from Chid on home meal-prep services, in a world full of CHOD's be a Karen!Has Chid ever been sensual online? Does Joanne prefer Buddy's or Jet's? Is 'Roxanne' by the Police a Christmas Song? Don't miss this episode to find out!Follow Joanne on twitter:https://twitter.com/JoannePistonFanSupport the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

We're joined by the great George (@LittleHorrorPHL) this week to talk about archiving, specifically archiving B movies and Vinegar Syndrome.But first let's answer some important questions!Did Chid & Sigh curse Philadelphia sports teams at least twice?To answer more questions we play a rousing game of "How many strip clubs can we name in Providence, RI?" We get into movieswith George and discuss some our history with B-Movies and horror in general. Also talk about Mystery Science Theater and whether or not we like watching movies in that setting or prefer to watch movies with friends and add our own funny commentary.What kind of options for services stream B-Movies.George gives us some of his favorite movies, spoils a movie from 1982 and explains the "Face Hugger Dick" in the movie Extro.Plus George Romero, James Bond, Sigh's Blair Witch Project story, and much more! Support George:  Don't miss the live show - Best Little Horror House in Philly Presents: TETSUO THE IRON MAN Thursday May 4, 2023 at the PhilaMOCA! Tickets are available: Purchase Tickets Follow George on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittleHorrorPHL Subscribe to the Best Little Horror House in Philly on Patreon (It's worth it!) Patreon.com/littlehorrorphl Support the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Chid & Sigh catch up after winter break and discuss all the things they've been dying to ask one another. Our gracious host invites Sigh down to Philly for "fresh" tamales and a gift that is not a greased-up pole (surprisingly!) Sigh finally got Covid he discusses some of his symptoms including the seldom talked about 'dick too hard.'  Is Chid a covid truther? Finally we get down to business and talk about Thrice's surprise release a re-imagining of their 2003 record 'The Artist in the Ambulance" - https://open.spotify.com/album/0fbix8RZLPYtBy4UcMzoIx?si=U6TJ43aTR-KQJVdrF4qCPQ Of course Chid & Sigh are on polar opposite sides of their opinions on this record, Chid loves it and Sigh had higher expectations.  Naturally this leads to a conversation about Hatebreed which is a band everyone associates with Thrice.   We also discuss Providence RI's answer to the X games years after the X Games started, the Gravity Games!Plus Sigh reviews Bobby's Burger Palace.  You gotta listen to this one so you don't miss all the jokes that are funny!Support the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Our new friend @ItsLuckyPurr joins us to discuss one of her & Chid's favorite childhood films 'The Chipmunk Adventure.'The Chipmunk Adventure is a 1987 American animated musical-comedy film based on the Saturday-morning cartoon series Alvin and the Chipmunks. Directed by Janice Karman and written by Karman and Ross Bagdasarian Jr., it stars the voices of Karman, Bagdasarian, and Dody Goodman, and follows the Chipmunks and the Chipettes as they go on a hot air balloon race around the world that is the cover for a diamond smuggling ring.There are lots of spoilers for this film in this episode, if you don't want us to ruin a movie for you that came out in 1987 we suggest watching the movie (you can find it if you search on vimeo for free) before listening to this episode.We rate the movie on the Rounding Down scale of A to Z.At the end of the episode there is a very amazing conversation about the band Creed, so you're going to have to listen to the whole episode to hear that. You definitely don't want to miss it!Follow Lucky on Twitter:https://twitter.com/ItsLuckyPurrSupport the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

We're finally joined by Brian Hickey (@BrianPHickey) to discuss Messi's recent World Cup win, being a soccer dad, and much more. It's a good episode about soccer and dadding. Support the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Mangini (@ManginiInABottle) comes in hot to Round Down on moving, he has many anti-moving takes mostly because he created his own guitar gear-filled prison.He came on to talk about his new favorite band Karate. Karate is an American band, formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1993 by Geoff Farina, Eamonn Vitt and Gavin McCarthy, with Jeff Goddard joining in 1995. The band split up in 2005 before reuniting in 2022. The band is characterized by fusion of indie rock, emo, post-hardcore, post-rock and jazz, with the jazz influence becoming more dominant in later releases.In additon to glowing reviews with less than glowing A to Z letter grades from Chid & Mangini, we also play a game called 'Let's see how many christmas songs we can name' and of course Chid cheats!!!?!We also get very patriotic to end things, you're not going to want to miss this episode with our friend Mangini!Follow Mangini on twitter:https://twitter.com/ManginiNaBottleSupport the show Follow us on Twitter: @CHIDSPIN / @SighFieri / @RoundingDownRate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!