Stats Don't Matter

The Celtics, NFL Schedules, Billy B and Tim Thinks he can Golf.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 14 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 21 of Stats Don’t Matter- Oh No Celtics, what is you doing, baby? Nobody Puts Baby (Bills Baby) in a corner, and NFL Schedule Predictions. In our cups this week is a Smoothie Sour from Avon, NY (xMortalisBrewingCo), and a Whiskey from Louisville, KY (xBarrelCraftSpirits). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Amazon Music, Google Play, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Looking Back at the Draft and Some Other Nonsense.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:30:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 20 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL Draft Recap. In our cups this week is a Quadruple IPA from Purceville, VA (xAdroitTheory BrewingCo X xKettlehead Brewing Co), and a Double IPA from North Haven, CT (xFat Orange Cat Brewing). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Amazon Music, Google Play, Spotify, and Apple Music.

The Master, Formula 1, UConn and that which we do not speak of.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:30:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 19 of Stats Don’t Matter- The Masters Recap, Formula 1x2, Rags and Roses. In our cups this week is a Bourbon from Louisville, KY (xStellumSpirits), and a Barrel Aged Imperial Blueberry Stout from Anaheim, CA (xBottle Logic). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Amazon Music, Google Play, Spotify, and Apple Music

F1, Golf Stuff, and College Basketball

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 18 of Stats Don’t Matter- @PGA Updates, Formula 1, March Madness, NFL News n’ Notes In our cups this week is a Whiskey from Cincinnati, OH (Cincinnati Distilling) , and a Modern Pilsner from Framingham, MA (xJacksAbby). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Amazon Music, Google Play, Spotify, and Apple Music

Free Agency Nonsense and Sam Starts the Five Stages of Grief for Seattle

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 17 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Free Agency Bonanza. In our cups this week is a Triple IPA from Broussard, LA (xParish Brewing Co) and an Imperial Stout from Tampa, FL, (xAngry Chair Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Amazon Music, Google Play, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Golf, F1, Football Drama Llamas and Some Big Changes Coming

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 17:08:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 16 of Stats Don’t Matter- SportsBall roundup. In our cups this week is a DDH IPA from New Haven, CT, (xBarclay Brewing Co), and an Imperial Stout from St Louis, Mo (xPerrenial Ales xPrairie Artisan Ales). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, and Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Amazon Music, Google Play, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Talking Weller Bourbon, Superbowl and We Go Down a Music Rabbit Hole

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:36:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 15 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Super Bowl Recap. In our cups this week is a Bourbon from Frankfurt, KY, (xBuffalo Trace Distillery). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Amazon Music, Google Play, Spotify, and Apple Music

Superbowl Preview and NFL Honors

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 13:23:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 14 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Super Bowl Preview. In our cups this week is a Saison from Seattle, WA (xFloodland Brewing Co) and a Bourbon Barrel Stout From Chicago, IL (xGooseIsland Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Amazon Music, Google Play, Spotify, and Apple Music

The One with Inner Excellence and our Divisional Round Picks

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 13:56:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 13 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Divisional Round Preview. In our cups this week is a Barrel Aged Porter with Peanut Butter from Portland, ME (xBissell Brothers Brewing Co) and a Bourbon Whiskey from Bardstown, KY (xOldFitzgerald Distillery). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Amazon Music, Google Play, Spotify, and Apple Music

Wild Card Weekend Look Ahead, Sam Thinks he's Hip, and We're on to 2025

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:18:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 12 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Regular Season is O V A, Wild Card Weekend Preview, and NFL News and Notes. In our cups this week is a Pale Ale from Boston, MA (xTrillium Brewing Co) and a Triple IPA from North Haven, CT (xAbomination Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Amazon Music, Google Play, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Week 15 with Maker Bayfield, Some Whiskey Talk and Week 16 Picks

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:30:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 11 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 15 Recap, Week 16 Preview. In our cups this week is an IPA from Waitsfield, VT (xLawson’s Finest), and a Barleywine from Charlton, MA (xTreeHouse Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, and Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Week 14 Predictions and some Life Advice

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 10 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 13 Recap, Week 14 Preview. Picks are tied at a Jackson apiece (that’s 20, for the youts of the world). In our cups this week is a Macaroon Stout from Chicago, IL (xGooseIslandBrewingCo). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Tim Lives in a GTA Game and Week 12 Prediction

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:33:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 9 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 11 Recap, Week 12 Preview. In our cups this week is a Porter from Portland, ME (xAllagashBrewingCo) and a DDH Session IPA from Brooklyn, NY (xOtherHalfBrewingCo). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

The One with the Life Advice and the Week 10 Picks

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 8 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Mid Season Review and Week 11 Preview. In our cups this week is an Amber from Waitsfield, VT (xLawsonsFinest) and a Cold IPA from Kent Falls, CT (xKentFalls Brewing). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Week 8 - Sam Can't Make Up His Mind

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 6 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 7 Recap and Week 8 Preview. In our cups this week is an IPA from Tampa, FL (xCigar City Brewing Co) and a Bourbs from Versaille KY (xWoodford Reserve Distilling Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Week 6 Picks - The one where we give them away.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:54:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 4 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 6 Preview and ¼ Season review In our cups this week is a Double Rye Whiskey from Park City, UT (xHighWest Distilling) and an Kitchen Sink Stout from North Haven, CT (xDecadentBrewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Week 5 Picks and Other Nonsense

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 01:07:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 3 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 5 Preview. In our cups this week is a DIPA from Canton, MA (xTrillium Brewing Co) and a Red Wine Barrel Aged Scotch Ale from Saco, ME (xBarrelled Souls Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

NFL Week 3 Recap, Week 4 Preview and Sam Darnold is doing what?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:40:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 2 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 3 Recap, Week 4 Preview. In our cups this week is a DH Pale Ale from Decorah, IA (xTopplingGoliath Brewing Co) and an DDH IPA from Florence, MA (xLittle Willow Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Football is back - Gimmie Those Week 2 Picks!

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:45:00 -0400

Season 5, Episode 1 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 1 Recap In our cups this week is a DIPA from Savannah, GA (xTwoTides Brewing Co) and a Belgian Style Trippel from New Hartford, CT (xBrewery Legitimus). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

First Mock Draft of the Season and some of the drama llamas around the NFL

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:14:00 -0400

First Mock Draft of the Season and some drama llamas around the NFL. Injuries, starters and some big questions going in to week 1. In our cups, this week is a stout twofer. Sam dips into the Florida love and Tim with the hometown hero from Maine.

PGA, NBA and we weight in a little on the WNBA Drama Llama

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:30:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 27 of Stats Don’t Matter- Memorial Championship, NBA Finals, and Caitlin Clark Drama Llama. In our cups this week is an Imperial Oatmeal Stout from Seattle, WA (xFremontBrewingCo) and an IPA from West Hartford, CT (xNewParkBrewingCo). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Celtics Finals, Formula 1, Scottie and some NFL PI Rankings

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 31 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 26 of Stats Don’t Matter- CELTICS ARE FINALS BOUND!, Formula 1, NFL and News/Notes. In our cups this week is THE premiere DIPA from Santa Rosa, CA (xRussian River Brewing Co) and an IPA from West Hartford, CT (xNew Park Brewing Co) Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

PGA Championship, Formula 1, NBA Playoff Conference Championship previews, and Fury/Usyk

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 24 May 2024 12:27:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 25 of Stats Don’t Matter- PGA Championship, Formula 1, NBA Playoff Conference Championship previews, and Fury/Usyk. In our cups this week is an IPA from Cooperstown, NY (xOther Half Brewing Co, xBreweryOmmegang) and an Old Fashioned. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

NFL Schedule Release, WNBA, Celtics and the Bruins RIP

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 24 May 2024 12:24:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 24 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL Schedule Release, WNBA, Celtics, Bruins (let’s try this again!). In our cups this week is a Barrel Aged Stout with Coffee from Chicago, IL (xGooseIsland Brewing Co) and a Bourbon from Louisville, KY (x Mclain & Kind). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Formula 1, Bruins, Celtics, Garcia Tests Positive and The Roast

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 08 May 2024 20:43:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 23 of Stats Don’t Matter- Formula 1, Celtics, Bruins. In our cups this week is a Barrel Aged Stout from Oceanside, CA (xHorus Brewing Co) and a sour beer from New Hartford, CT (x Brewery Legitimus). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

The one with the Narrative, some Masters and a Look Back at March Madness

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:41:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 22 of Stats Don’t Matter- Masters Preview & March Madness recap. In our cups this week is a premium lager from Boston, MA (xTrillium Brewing Co X Halfway Crooks Beer Co) and some pure H20. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

NFL Notes, Golf and March Madness Picks (Spoiler Alert, they're already busted)

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:20:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 21 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL News & Notes, Golf, March….Madness?, In our cups this week is a Barrel aged Porter from Portland, ME (xBissell Brothers Brewing Co) and a Double IPA from North Haven, CT (xTox Brewing co/xAbomination Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Free Agency and the NFL Carousel Continues.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:29:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 20 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL Free Agency, we temporarily jinxed the Celtics. Boxing? Boxing. In our cups this week is an IPA from San Diego, CA (xNorth Park Brewing Co) and a Rye Whiskey from Louisville, KY (xBardstown Distilling Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Formula 1, The NFL Combine, and the Celtics are in Dire Straits

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:27:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 19 of Stats Don’t Matter- Formula Uno, NFL Offseason + Combine, Cccccccceeeeeeeltics! In our cups this week is an Imperial Stout from Greenville, SC, (x8thState/Great Notion Brewing Co) and a Wheated Bourbon from Frankfurt, KY (xBuffalo Trace Distilling Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Quick Bachelor Hijacking, Superbowl Lookback and Sam admits he is wrong about Purdy.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:17:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 18 of Stats Don’t Matter- The one with the #SuperBowl58 recap. In our cups this week is an Imperial Berliner Weisse from Brooklyn, NY, (xOtherHalf Brewing Co) and an Triple IPA from North Haven CT (xAbomination Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Superbowl Preview and why Sam continues to be wrong about Brock Purdy

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:41:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 17 of Stats Don’t Matter- The one with the actual #SuperBowl58 preview. In our cups this week is an IPA from Anchorage, AK (xAnchorage Brewing Co) and an Imperial Stout from Chicago, IL (xGooseIslandBeer Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Championship Weekend Recap - Brock did what now?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 16 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL Conference Championship Recap and Super Bowl 58 Preview. In Our Cups this week is a Barrel Aged Imperial Stout from Charlton, MA (xTree House Brewing Co) and a Barleywine from Ann Arbor MI. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Championship Weekend and some MVP Talk - Why not Goff?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:13:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 15 of Stats Don’t Matter- The Coaching Carousel in the Sky keeps on turning (another reference the #youts won’t get), and NFL Conference Championship Preview In our cups this week is an Barrel Aged Maple Imperial Porter from Portland, ME (xBissell Brothers Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

End of the Season and the End of an Era - The Couching Carousel Has Begun

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:33:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 14 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL regular season is O V A over, and so is the CFP. We Make our #SuperWildCardWeekend predictions, and round out with some coaching notes. In our cups this week is an Imperial Stout from Denver, Co (Cerebral Brewing) and a DIPA from West Hartford, CT (xNew Park Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer, whiskey and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

NFL Week 18, the Playoffs and the PGA/LIV Mess

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:22:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 13 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL catch-up, CFP Predictions, and LIV Laugh Love Golf. In our cups this week is an Imperial Maple Porter from Portland, ME (Bissell Brothers Brewing Co) and a Whiskey from Bardstown, KY (xBardstown Bourbon Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer, whiskey, and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Week 13 Pick ‘em and the Week 12 Look Back

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:26:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 12 of Stats Don’t Matter- Week 13 Pick ‘em. In our cups this week is a Double India Pale Ale from North Haven CT (xTwo Villains Brewing Co) and an Imperial Milk Stout from Plainville, CT (xRelic Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Turkey Day Recap and Tom Brady said what?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:38:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 11 of SDM- Thanksgiving Recap, NFL Playoff Predictions, Week 13 Pick ‘em. In our cups this week is a Pale Ale from New Glarus, WI (xNew Glarus Brewing Co) and an IPA (for the Kids!) from Cheshire, CT (xCounter Weight Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Happy Thanksgiving - Tim's Mid Season Comeback, Surprising QB Comparisons and our Holiday Picks

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:25:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 10 of SDM- Turkey Day Triple Header, Tim’s caught up in picks! (SH*T)In our cups this week is an IIPA from Greensboro Bend, VT (xHillFarmstead Brewing Co) and an Imperial Stout from North Haven, CT (xAbominationBrewing xEvil Twin Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Week 11 Predictions, Mac Jones, and References the Youths Won't Get

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:53:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 9 of SDM- Return of the Mac(k) Jones, Past the NFL Halfway point- Week 10 Recap and Week 11 Preview. In our cups this week is an IPA from Ashburn, VA (xOldOxBrewing Co) and an Imperial Stout (Cuvee) from McCallister, OK (xPrarieArtisanAles). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Sam Calls from Space to talk about Weeks 8 and 9, Plus a New Segment

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:38:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 8 of SDM- We Recap NFL Week 8- Russ musta heard us when we said he ain’t been cooking! In our cups this week is an IPA from Portland, ME (xBattery Sleele) and an Imperial Milk Stout from North Haven, CT (xFatOrgangeCat xSkygazer). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Week 8 Predictions - Thoughts and feelings on Lewiston, Maine

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:46:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 7 of SDM- NFL Week 7 Recap, Week 8 Predictions. In our cups this week is a Double IPA from Torrance, CA (xMonkish) and a BBA Scotch Ale from Grand Rapids, MI. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

NFL Week 6, We short a Tim but we bring back the Joe Fan segment!

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 21:24:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 6 of SDM- NFL Week 6, and we bring back the Joe Fan segment (Welcome to the bigtime, Lions fans!) In our cups this week is THE Double IPA (xThe Alchemist) from Burlington, VA and a Bourbon Whiskey from Portland, ME. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Week 5 Recap - Some Surprising Results and a Shout Out to Barry Melrose

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 5 of SDM- NFL Week 5 (primetime snoozefests continue), we give some well-earned flowers for the Detroit Lions and wonder what’s wrong with the Russell Wilson and Sean Payton Denver Broncos. In our cups this week is an Italian Pilsner from Framingham, MA, and a Whiskey from Lebanon, KY, and we introduce a new segment, Rags and Roses. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Week 4 Recap, The Ryder Cup and new Trevor Bauer Info

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 4 of SDM- Seahawks stay undefeated at #LumenEast, and we take stock of NFL teams that are in T R B L trouble. We also give our takeaways from this years Ryder Cup. In our cups this week is a Farmhouse Ale from New Glarus, WI, and an Imperial Stout from Middleton, NY. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Colorado, NFL Week 3 and Rapinoe

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:08:00 -0400

Tim and I recap Week 3 of the NFL schedule and look ahead to Week 4. Tim gloats about #CoachPrime, and Sam gives Megan Rapinoe flowers. In our cups this week is an Adjunct Stout from Tampa FL, and a Whiskey from Indianna. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

A Major Difference of Opinion on Coach Prime and the Week 2 Recap - Lets go.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0400

Tim and Sam recap Week 2 of the NFL schedule, submit our predictions for Week 3, and give Coach Prime some flowers....or don't. In our cups this week is a Barrel Aged Marzen from Bluemont, Virginia (@bearchasebrew) and a Brown Ale from New Hartford, CT (@BreweryLegitimus).

We're Back! New NFL Season, New Podcast Season

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:38:00 -0400

Season 4, Episode 1 of SDM- WE BACK AND onto the NFL regular season! Tim and I recap Week 1 of the NFL schedule, present our largest sports stories of the summer, and make our picks for Week 2. In our cups this week is an Imperial Stout from Saco, Maine and a Bourbon from Frankfurt, KY. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google. Letsssss get into the mothafuckin’ show, TIM!

Playoff Round 1 Predictions and some Sympathy for Sam

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:38:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 27 of SDM- The NFL regular season is O V A over, and the playoffs are here (PLAYOFFS!). In our cups this week is a Barrel Aged Porter with Mexican Vanilla from Portland, ME (xBissell Brothers Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google. Let the record show Tim was the regular-season victor!

Week 17, Week 18, A Look Back at our Divisional Predictions

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 13:58:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 26 of SDM- We recap NFL Week 17, (the craziness does indeed keep occurring), and preview the NFL Regular Season Finale. In our cups this week: A Rye Barrel Aged Ale from Chicago, IL (xRevolution Brewing), and an Imperial Sweet Stout from Tampa, FL (xHiddenSprings Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Post Christmas Catch-Up and our Week 17 Predictions

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 19:42:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 25 of SDM- NFL Week 16 Recap-Christmas Football! In our cups this week: a pair of imperial stouts, one from Richmond, VA (xTheVeilBrewingCo) and one from Tampa, FL (xHiddenSpringsBrewingCo). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don't Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Sam has a Rough Week 13 and a Look Ahead at Week 14

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:17:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 24 of SDM- Lucky @NFL Week 13. And By Lucky I mean not for me, but for Tim. Not a lucky week for Baker Mayfield either. In our cups this week: a Bourbon Barrel Stout from Billings, MT (xBy All Means Brew). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

NFL Week 13 Predictions, Formula 1, The Celtics and Bruins

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:51:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 23 of SDM- @NFL teams are #totallytoast, time to eat some crow, and a little F1 and World Cup to round it all out. In our cups this week: a pair of Hazy IPAs from Costa Mesa, CA (xGreen Cheek Beer Co), and a Rum Barrel Aged Imperial Stout from Warren, VT (xLawsons Finest Liquids). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Week 10 a quick hit on UFC 281 and Picks we Made for Week 11

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:26:00 -0400

This is being uploaded late because of some technical difficulties but is needed for posterity. Season 3, Episode 21 of SDM. Das Lions! And the rest of NFL Week 10 and UFC 281. In our cups this week: a DDH DIPA with Milk Sugar from Murrietta, CA (xElectric Brewing), and a Cascadian Dark Ale (aka Black IPA) from Waitsfield, VT (xLawsons Finest Liquids). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Thanksgiving Weekend Picks and some GOAT Tight End Discussion

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:09:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 22 of SDM. TURKEYYYYY DAY NFL, and a little #statsdontmatter when it comes to who’s the best at the TE position of the modern era. In our cups this week: an American IPA from Exeter, RI (xTilted Barn), and a Pastry Stout from North Haven, CT (xAbomination). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Week 9 Recap - Are the Jets Really a Good Team Again? What year is it?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 10:01:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 20 of SDM. Bakers Back, Baby! Some more NFL talk, Congrats to the Astros, and some “Really, man?!?!” In our cups this week: a Mixed Fermie ale aged in Merlot Barrels (Russian River Brewing Co) in Windsor, CA, and a DIPA from Charlton, MA (Treehouse Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Tim Forgets How to Pick Games - Week 8 Recap and our Week 9 Games to Watch

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:22:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 19 of SDM. Just about halfway through the @NFL season is in the books, and we have some thoughts about what the second half has in store for us. In our cups this week are a DDH Triple IPA, and a DIPA from Torrance, CA (x Monkish Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Some Big Loses for Week 6, a look ahead at Week 7

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:55:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 18 of SDM. Lucky or Unlucky Week 7 of the NFL season is in the books, and we preview what Week 8 has in store for us. In our cups this week is a Coffee Stout from Freeport, ME (x Maine Beer Co) and a Hoppy Blonde Ale from, Hamilton, ON (x Collective Arts). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

NFL Week 6, Week 7 Predictions and Timstradamus Guesses the MLB World Series Matchup

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:05:00 -0400

We recap Week 6 of the NFL season and rev up our picks for week 7, discuss which teams we’re pretty sure are toast for the postseason and talk a little postseason baseball. In our cups this week are some WHALEZ from Chicago, IL (x Goose Island Beer Co) Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Week 4 Recap and What We're Looking for In Week 5

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:06:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 16 of SDM. The NFL- where the rules are made up and the preseason doesn’t matter. We recap our first sets of Pick’em (craziness), discuss which teams we’re really surprised by, and spin up the prediction machine for Week 5. In our cups this week is a Sour Beer from Portland, ME (xBissellBrothers) and a Rye Whiskey from Indianna,(xMilliam and Green). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Revisiting our Divisional winners from last week, Week 1 Recap and Week 2 Predictions.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 15 of SDM. The NFL is back! We recap some of the highs and lows of Week 1, revisit our season predictions, and commiserate on our fantasy football progress. Also a quick hit on Nate Diaz. In our cups this week is a Rum Barrel Aged Sour Beer from Saco, ME (xBarrelled Souls) and a Whiskey from Lawrenceville, KY (xRussell Reserve). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

NFL Prediction Time! Some Golf, Discipline and some News of our own to Share.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 13:10:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 14 of SDM. Some news of our own to share, NFL Season Predictions, Deshaun Watson update, MLB (yeah, you know me!), and LIV/PGA getting spicy! In our cups this week is an IPA from Sterling, VA (Ocelot) and an IPA from Chicago, IL (Goose Island Beer Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Some Preseason Football, Pre-11 game announcement Watson Talk and we Mock Draft Live.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 13 of SDM (recorded 8/16). The first couple weeks of the NFL preseason in the books- how are we feeling? A fantasy mock draft to help all you footballers out there not make the same mistakes you do each time you draft for real. In our cups, this week is a Double IPA from the Beer Stork fresh outta Charlton, MA (xTreehouse Brewing Co), and an NE IPA from Somerville, MA (xAeronaut Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Football Season is Upon us! MLB trades and the NFL Drops the ball. Again.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:37:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 12 of SDM. MLB’s trades, NFL training camp buzz, and discipline-where the rules are made up and points don’t matter. In our cups this week is a West Coast Lager from Napa, CA (xFieldwork Brewing Co), and a DDH IPA from Portland, ME (xBelleflow Brewing). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Mayfield, Deshaun Watson, NCAA Football and Tim Plays Devil's Advocate

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 11 of SDM. NFL News and Notes, The NCAA is definitely full of itself, and, Happy Birthday, NIL! In our cups this week is a Hazy Triple IPA from Orange, CA (xGreen Cheek x Alvarado Street), and a Whiskey from Clermont, KY (xJimBeam). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Looking Back at our Awful NHL and NBA Finals Predictions.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:08:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 10 of SDM. Finals (NBA/NHL) recap, LIV Laugh Golf (again), and a quick double hit about Formula 1 and Trades/Opt Outs. In our cups this week is an Imperial Porter Aged in Whiskey Barrels from San Diego, CA (xModern Times x Bottle Logic), and a New England IPA from North Haven, CT (xFat Orange Cat). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

Sam's Taste in Movies Gets Slightly Better, NBA Games 4 and 5, and some NFL Drama Llamas

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:58:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 9 of SDM. Game ⅘ of the NBA Finals, Divas and WRs (Hot Takes!), and our prediction of who will hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup. In our cups this week is a Helles Lager from Astoria, OR (xFortGeorgeBrewingCo), and a Double IPA from North Haven, CT (xSkygazer). Like Sports and beer? Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast). Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google

NBA Finals, LIV Golf, Deshaun Watson and Beer

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 01:36:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 8 of SDM. NBA Finals, LIV laugh love Golf, and the Deshaun Watson situation. In our cups this week is a pair of IPAs from Seattle, WA (xHoly Mountain), and an IPA from Biddeford, ME (xBanded Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

The NBA and NHL playoffs, some Golf and America's Favorite Movie

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:05:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 7 of SDM. We give our NBA Finals preview, talk some Golf and speak about…something that should Command your attention. In our cups, this week is a Double IPA from Decorah, IA (Toppling Goliath), and an Imperial Stout from Tampa, FL (Angry Chair). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Another Tragic and Dark Day

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 25 May 2022 06:30:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 6 of SDM. We touch on the tragic events of the day. We try to keep it moving with Golf, Celtics good news spot and NBA Conference Finals, and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). In our cups, this week is a Double IPA from one of the top IPA breweries in the northeast, if not the country. (xFoxFarm). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Bruins get Bounced, Celtics move on and we make our next Round Predictions.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 20 May 2022 11:42:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 5 of SDM. NBA Conference Finals, some of the legal troubles around the leagues some predictions for the next round of playoffs. In our cups this week is a Double Coffee Porter from Burlington, VT (xBurlingtonBeerCo), and a DDH DIPA from West Hartford, CT (xNew Park Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

We Are Still Alive! Barely...

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 4 of SDM- NBA, NFL Schedule, and a little hockey. In our cups this week is an Dessert Stout from Tacoma, WA (xEngine House No.9), and an DDH DIPA from North Haven, CT (xAbomination Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Money, Like Stats, Do Not Matter to the NFL

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 20:25:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 2 of SDM- Calling all NFL Accountants. Money is a concept, not necessary to win championships. In our cups this week is an DDH DIPA from Richmond, VA (x The Veil), and a DDH NEIPA from Stonington, CT (x Beer’d Brewing). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Sam's Therapy Session - RIP Seattle

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 16:45:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 1 of SDM- We Back Baby! Russell Carrington Wilson is no longer a Seattle Seahawk, and we’ve got thoughts about that, the Rodgers rate, and what this new disturbing trend means for football. In our cups this week is an Imperial Stout from Portland, ME to drown my sorrows (x Bissell Brothers), and an DIPA from North Haven, CT (x Abomination Island). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Wildcard Weekend Begins and Sam Gets to Show His Love for Tom Brady

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:16:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 38 of SDM- The NFL Regular Season is over, and so is this final episode of season 2 of Stats Don’t Matter. The picks race is O V A ovah. Yes, I have emerged victorious in my plight to wear the ugliest jersey known to man. In our cups this week is an Imperial Stout from St. Louis, MO (x Perennial), and an imperial stout from Chicago, IL (x Goose Island). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Last Episode of the Regular Season

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 13:26:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 37 of SDM- Just one week left and the picks race is two points separated! In our cups this week is a TIPA from Broussard, LA, and a Dry Hopped Sour from Berlin, MD. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

We're on to 2022

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:10:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 36 of SDM- Post Christmas NFL Bonanza football picks: Trap Games EVERYWHERE the eye can see! In our cups this week is an Imperial Stout from Greely, CO, an Imperial Stout from New Zealand. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Time To Bring On The Listeners

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:05:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 35 of SDM- football picks and a new segment- Joe/Jane Fan! In our cups this week is a hazy DIPA from Austin, TX, a Barleywine from Saco, ME, and an Imperial Stout with Pineapple, Vanilla, Coconut from Placentia, CA. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Russel Wilson's Burning Down the Kitchen

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:35:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 34 of SDM- Tim has closed the gap in picks! In our cups this week is a couple of international beers- one imperial stout from, Hamilton, ON (Canada, eh) and a Oude Gueze from Beersel, Belgium. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Happy Thanksgiving! Tim Finally Gets More than Two Again.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 01:04:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 33 of SDM- Get your pickins before your Turkey fixings. In our cups this week is a Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout from Richmond, VA, and an IPA from Hamden, CT . Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Tim's Return of the Disaster Picks

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:02:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 32 of SDM- Gotta follow up a terrible week of picks with…another terrible week of picks! The disasterpiece continues for Tim, and for the Seahawks. Coincidence? Did I make a deal with the devil this season? In our cups this week is an Imperial Stout with Maple Syrup, Spices and Honey from RVA, and a Whiskey from Lynchburg TN. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

This is the Way.....To miss all your picks.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 13:47:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 31 of SDM- Week 9 was a…disasterpiece for Tims picks. In our cups this week is an Amber Lager from Cleveland, OH. and a Bourbon Whiskey from Louisville, KY . Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Week 8 Recaps, Week 9 Predictions and Crazy Week in Between

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:32:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 30 of SDM- Week 8 was a…one helluva week for picks and injuries and a 48 hour news cycle that you won’t believe. In our cups this week is a Mixed Fermentation Ale from Washington, D.C. and a Doppelbock from Boston, MA. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Week 7 Recap - Our Week 8 Questionable Picks

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:16:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 29 of SDM- Week 7 Picks are in, and Tim’s streak of at least 5 correct suffers the same fate that mine do. What’s in store for Week 8? In our cups this week is a Wet Hopped Pale Ale from Kittery, ME and an Imperial Milk Stout from North Haven, CT. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Week 6 Recap, Week 7 recap, plus Batman and the Red Sox

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:55:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 28 of SDM- Week 6 was a nice evening out for my picks (and Tim was a recovered fumble away from tying me for picks. In our cups this week is a Rice Lager from New Britain, CT and a Pilsner from Charlotte, NC. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for some good sports and beer content. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Our Better Late than Never Recap of Week 5 and Week 6 Picks

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:53:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 27 of SDM- Week 5 was a disaster for Kickers (and my pickers) and hopefully I get better at picking these games or I am gonna be the recipient of the ugliest Tom Brady Etsy jersey. In our cups this week is an Imperial Stout fromSt. Louis, MO, and a Belgian ale from Placentia, CA.. We know you love following us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for our fire content. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

NFL Week 4, AL Wildcard, and Brooks and Bryson

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:46:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 26 of SDM- Week 4 is in the books, and we’re making Week 5 predictions under the gun, the Sox/Yanks Wildcard and The Match V - Brooks and Bryson. Is the Sox/Yankees rivalry dead? In our cups this week is a Helles Lager from Washington, D.C., and an IPA from Brooklyn, NY. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast). Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

We're both Taking Ls in the Week 3 Recap

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 18:13:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 25 of SDM- We look back at Week 3 of the NFL season, and make some predictions for Week4. In our cups this week is a Festbier from Waterford, VA and an IPA from North Haven, CT. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast). Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Our NFL Week 2 Recap and our Week 3 Predictions

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:39:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 24 of SDM- We recap Week 2 of the NFL season, and look ahead to Week 3. In our cups this week is a Double India Pale Ale from Williamsburg, MA, and a New England IPA from Brookfield, MA. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast). Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Tim Calls in from Space - Our Week 1 Recap and Week 2 Predictions

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:27:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 23 of SDM- Tim calls in from Space - Also the NFL is back!!! We recap Week 1 of the season, and look ahead to Week 2. In our cups this week is an Amber Ale from Moab, UT, and a macchiato-inspired beer from Oxford, CT. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast). Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

The NFL Season is Upon Us! Plus Golf, Superteams and Sam's Awful Take on Boxing.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:48:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 22 of SDM- We give our superlatives of the NFL preseason,talk some golf, begrudgingly discuss Paul/Woodley, and end on Superteams. They’re everywhere! In our cups this week is an IPA from Freeport, ME and a triple IPA blind taste test from many breweries across America. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast). Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Four Quarters and One Mock Draft Ago - Football is back!

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:17:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 21 of SDM- The one with the mock draft, and a new segment- Four Quarters! In our cups this week is an Imperial Stout from San Diego, CA and a Hazy IPA from Canton, MA. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast). Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

The Vacations have Ended

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:28:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 19 of SDM- The Olympics, mental health, NBA Free Agency, and a couple of other subjects. In our cups this week is an IPA from Corvalis, OR and IPA from Burlington, VT. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast). Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

UFC 264, EUROs, Dumbass Fans and WOWO?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:46:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 18 of SDM- UFC 264 Recap, the Euros and Copa America are finally over and we have new champions, and a little follow up PSA for our fans- don’t be a dink! In our cups this week is a Lager from Richmond, VA and a Double IPA from Middletown, NY. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast). Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Weed at the Olympics, Sam is Mad and Moby Dick Visits the Pod

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 17:25:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 17 of SDM- Styrian GP Recap Rd 2, Weed, NBA Finals predictions, and an ode to Shoei Ohtani. In Our Cups this week is a Double IPA Gorham, ME from, and a WHALE from Boston MA. Talking weed in the Olympics, Formula 1, Baseball history being made, and some UFC. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast). Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Stick around to hear Sam's reaction when he learned what beer I was drinking.

MLBs Sticky Situation

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 22:50:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 16 of SDM- Styrian GP Recap, MLBs sticky situation, Stanley Cup predictions, and the Celtics got a brand new coach. In our cups this week is a Kolsch from Stowe, VT, and a Whiskey from Lynchburg, Tennessee. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast). Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Big Step Forward for Acceptance

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:36:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 15 of SDM- French GP Recap, Playoff Hockey Push and NBA Calamity. In our cups this week is a Saison from Virginia Beach, VA, and a Porter from Boston, MA. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast). Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Quick Hit: NCAA Ruling - Compensating College Athletes?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:36:00 -0400

Quick Hits:

Supreme Court unanimously sides with former college players in dispute with NCAA about compensation. Tim and Sam give their take on what it means and what the future might look like for College Athletes.

The Azerbaijan GP, MMA, Celebrity Death Match, B & Cs and an Old Man on the Move

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:12:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 14 of SDM- Formula 1 Recap, Bs and Cs, which coincidentally are our grades for the Bruins and Celtics, and Well, now we gotta talk about the Paul brothers again, don’t we? In our cups this week is a Sour IPA from Burlington, VT, and a DIPA from North Haven, CT. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

We Re-Try Some Hockey, Some Mental Health and a PSA to Sports Fans

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:46:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 13 of #SDM- The one where we’re a year old. Bruins, a little blurb about the importance of mental health. In our cups this week is an imperial stout from St. Louis, MO and a Triple IPA from Garnerville, NY.

Three things are constant- Death, Taxes, and me telling you that you can Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts. Follow our Twitter handle @statspodcast, make sure you do the same thing for our IG handle, @Statsdontmatter.

NHL Playoffs, NBA Playoffs, PGA Catfights and an Old Man Wins Big

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sun, 30 May 2021 04:05:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 12 of #SDM- Formula 1, NBA and NHL Playoffs. In our cups this week is a IPA from Front Royal, VA and a Stout from Portland, ME. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts. Follow our Twitter handle @statspodcast, make sure you do the same thing for our IG handle, @Statsdontmatter.

Behind the Mic with Sam and Tim

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 22 May 2021 17:16:00 -0400

We're taking a little time to let you guys get to know us and where we come from as we dive Behind the Mics with Sam and Tim.

Draft Picks, NBA Playoffs, and an Old Man starting at Tight End?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 15 May 2021 11:50:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 10 of #SDM- NFL Draft recap, NBA Playoff push, Tim Tebow, and The Paul Brothers. In our cups this week is a Sour Ale from Portland, ME, and an IPA from North Haven, CT. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts. Follow our Twitter handle @statspodcast, make sure you do the same thing for our IG handle, @Statsdontmatter.

Broken Legs and Bad Draft Predictions

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:40:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 9 of #SDM- UFC 261, NFL Draft. In our cups this week is Kellerbier from Richmond, VA and a Berliner Weisse from New Haven, CT. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts. Follow our Twitter handle @statspodcast, make sure you do the same thing for our IG handle, @Statsdontmatter.

A Change of Pace - Sports and George Floyd

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 03:35:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 8 of #SDM- European Soccer Drama Llama, an Ode to Alex Smith, and a change of pace. In our cups this week is another IPA from Mount Pleasant, SC and an IPA from North Haven, CT. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts. Follow our Twitter handle @statspodcast, make sure you do the same thing for our IG handle, @Statsdontmatter.

Do We Really Have to Talk about Jake Paul?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 7 of #SDM- Masters, Formula 1, and why this Jake Paul thing might be making more waves than it should. In our cups this week is an IPA from Mount Pleasant, SC and a IPA from Branford, CT. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts. Follow our Twitter handle @statspodcast, make sure you do the same thing for our IG handle, @Statsdontmatter. Let’s go!

Sam Takes the Wheel - Part Deux

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 06:50:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 6of SDM- March Madness Recap and nd more NFL News- Drama and draft positioning. In my cup this week is a Imperial Mexican Hot Chocolate Stout from VA Beach, VA. Find Stats Don’t Matter on Stitcher, Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow our Twitter handle @statspodcast, make sure you do the same thing for our IG handle, @Statsdontmatter. Let’s go!

The One with Formule One and NASCAR?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:39:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 5 of SDM- Some NBA Free Agency, some March Madness, some Formula 1, and some NFL draft positioning. In our cups, this week is a Double IPA from Purcelville, VA, and an Imperial Stout from North Haven CT. Find Stats Don’t Matter on Stitcher, Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow our Twitter handle @statspodcast, make sure you do the same thing for our IG handle, @Statsdontmatter. Let’s go!

The One with Google Translate and All the Boston Sports

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Episodio 4 de Stats Don’t Matter ,o el nombre real, Estadísticas no Importa. En Este episodio Tim y Yo Hablamos de Basquetból, Beisbol y Hockey. Gracias a todos los oyentes de Stats Don’t Matter ¡Realmente apreciamos el apoyo! En nuestras tazas de esta semana, es una cerveza con café de Westbrook, Maine y un cerveza pálida India de Nueva York. Encuentra este podcast en Apple, Google, Spotify y Stitcher. Tim, ¡vamos

We discuss the Redsox upcoming season and try to pinpoint the problems with the Bruins and the Celtics. Spoiler alert, they have something in common.

Someone Stole Bill's Check Book

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 3 of SDM- Some NFL Free Agency and the Patriots Signing ALL the Free Agents, Some Golf, Some States and their questionable COVID-19 sports guidelines. Can we get to it all? Jumping right back into the saddle. In our cups this week is an Imperial Brown Ale from Ashland, OR and a…. Kentucky straight bourbon.

Sam - Take the Wheel - NCAA Controversy

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:14:00 -0400

Sam takes the wheel in episode 2, breaking down Les Miles and the unfortunate handling of controversy on the part of Kansas. We also talk a little about Race, School Donors, and some misplaced entitlement.

In Sam's Cup is a fruity imperial stout from J. Wakefield.

We should be back to some regularly scheduled programming in the next week or so. Tim has been in the process of a shift of jobs and well, life gets in the way sometimes. As things begin to settle down, we should be back on track with Episode three and ready to power through the new season! Thanks again for listening and find us wherever you find your Podcast!

Season Two! We're Back Baby!

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:41:00 -0400

SDM Season 2, Episode 1- the one with other sports. As the saying goes, In our cups this week is a Sour Ale from (wait for it!!!!!) NORTH HAVEN CT, and a TIPA from Bloomfield, CT. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: on Stitcher, Apple, Google, or Spotify. Follow us on Twitter handle @statspodcast, and do that same on IG, @Statsdontmatter.

This is why we should always listen to Tim - Superbowl Recap!

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 01:15:00 -0400

Episode 44 of SDM-The one with the last football game of the 2020 season. Tommy B got his 7th ring and is now in undisputed territory. Sam has to watch me drink my winnings. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: on Stitcher, Apple, Google, or Spotify. Follow us on Twitter handle @statspodcast, and do that same on IG, @Statsdontmatter

So, Yeah Tom Brady is the Goat - Right?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Episode 42 of SDM-The Conference Championship of the @NFL playoffs. We have a team from the AFC, and a team from the NFC. We recap the action and give you our Super Bowl 55 predictions.. In our cups this week is a Double IPA from Hershey, PA that has zero chocolate in it, and a TRIPLE IPA from North Haven, CT. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: on Stitcher, Apple, Google, or Spotify. Follow us on Twitter handle @statspodcast, and do that same on IG, @Statsdontmatter.

The One With the Bullshit Call - The Divisional Round Recap

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Episode 41 of SDM-The Divisional Round of the @NFL playoffs is the book, and we recap the action while making some fire predictions on the conference championships. In our cups this week is a Barrel Aged Imperial Porter from POHHHHTLAN, Maine AYUT and a Double IPA from North- erm EAST Haven, CT. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: on Stitcher, Apple, Google, or Spotify. Follow us on Twitter handle @statspodcast, and do that same on IG, @Statsdontmatter.

Sam Calls in from a Pringles Can and our Wild Card Week Preview

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 02:30:00 -0400

Episode FORTY of SDM-over the hill! First week of the playoffs is over. A lot more of the league is watching football from their couch, like the Seahawks. In our cups this week is a Mixed Culture Ale from Norman, OK and a Imperial Stout from North Haven, CT. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: on Stitcher, Apple, Google, or Spotify. Follow us on Twitter handle @statspodcast, and do that same on IG, @Statsdontmatter.

Who needs a winning record? Week 17 Recap

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:34:00 -0400

Episode Thirty Eight of SDM- Week 17 and the NFL regular season is over. We’re onto the playoffs. Well. most of the league is. 18 teams, including the Patriots get to watch football from their couch just like we do. In our cups this week is a Double IPA from Portland, ME, and an Stout from North Haven, CT. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: on Stitcher, Apple, Google, or Spotify. Follow us on Twitter handle @statspodcast, and do that same on IG, @Statsdontmatter. Happy Holidays to all and enjoy the s

NFL Week 17 Quick Hits and Picks

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 13:28:00 -0400

The second part of the holiday two-fer. This one is a quick hit for Week 17 of the NFL season that kinda almost maybe sorta didn’t happen considering how we started this season is here. Getting right to the point here, no whats in my cup, or other fluff - some quick predictions to get you on with your day.

The One That Was Too Long - Week 16 Recap!

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 13:25:00 -0400

A Christmas Two-fer! Episode Thirty Seven of SDM-Week 16 of the NFL season is O-V-A, ovah. We have a couple more division champs. In our cups this week is an imperial stout from Portland, ME, and an IPA from North Haven, CT. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts: on Stitcher, Apple, Google, or Spotify. We don’t have a tik tok, cuz we talk sports and what we have to say takes longer than a minute. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make the best use of our Twitter handle @statspodcast, so tag us in your 53 comment threads and let’s battle the sports trolls together. Make sure you do the same thing for our IG handle, @Statsdontmatter. Happy Holidays to all and enjoy the show!

NFL Week 14 Recap and the Week 15 Predictions

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:05:00 -0400

Episode Thirty Six of SDM-Week 14 is donezo, we have a couple division champs and Week 15 is staring at us like the big eyes emoji. Find Stats Don’t Matter on Stitcher, Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. We’re always on the lookout to make the best use of our Twitter handle @statspodcast, so tag us in some random threads and let’s battle the sports trolls together. Make sure you do the same thing for our IG handle, @Statsdontmatter. Let’s get into the show!

The One Where Russ Didn't Matter - NFL Week 13 Countdown

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Episode Thirty Five of SDM-Week 13 is finito and Week 14 is starting by the time you listen to this. In our cups this week- it’s an Imperial Stout from Brattleboro, VT and a Nitro Stout from Bristol, CT. Find Stats Don’t Matter on Stitcher, Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. We’re quite interesting on Twitter @statspodcast, and we don’t slide into any DMs that don’t include breweries or potential podcast hosts, or double tap anything but beer and sports content behind the @Statsdontmatter on IG. Follow us!

The One with All the Covid - Week 12 recap

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:34:00 -0400

Episode Thirty Four of SDM-Week 12 is just about over, and Week 13 looms large. In our cups this week- it’s an Double IPA from Portland, Maine and a Stout, from Wenaukee, WI. Find Stats Don’t Matter on Stitcher, Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. We’re a couple twitter battles away from infamy behind the @statspodcast handle, and we don’t slide into any DMs that don’t include breweries or potential podcast hosts behind the @Statsdontmatter on IG.

Week 11 Recap - Look ahead to Turkey Day and Week 12!

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:04:00 -0400

Episode Dirty Thirty Three of SDM-Week 11 of the NFL season was great, things are coming into focus now with Week 12 fast approaching. I’m thinking most of these divisions are a lot clearer. In our cups this week- it’s an Sour Ale from Portland, Oregon and a Double IPA from New York. Find Stats Don’t Matter on Stitcher, Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. We’re a couple twitter battles away from infamy behind the @statspodcast handle, and we don’t slide into any DMs that don’t include breweries or potential podcast hosts behind the @Statsdontmatter on IG.

The One with the Audio Issues - Also Formula 1, The Masters, and the First Female GM

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:15:00 -0400

Episode 32 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast- We’re gonna recap the Masters, talk a little Formula 1, and expound upon a momentous week for Major League Baseball. In our cups this week- it’s a pair of IPA from Westbrook, ME.! Find the Stats Don’t Matter podcast wherever you get your other podcasts: you know, Stitcher, Apple, Google, and Spotify? We’re on the socials too, @statspodcast on Twitter, @Statsdontmatter on IG.

NFL Week 10 - Russ Wilson and Daniel Jones share a Stat? (Hint: It's not a good one)

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:02:00 -0400

Episode 31 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast- Tim, why don’t we recap week 10 of the NFL season and preview Week 11? In our cups this week- it’s an IPA from Pittsburgh, PA (!!!!!) and a DIPA from North Haven, CT.! The Stats Don’t Matter podcast appreciates all the love and support, download wherever you find us: Stitcher, Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and on the socials (as the kids would say), @statspodcast on Twitter, @Statsdontmatter on IG. Let’s get into this got dang show, mang!

Masters Week, Dodgers and Mike Tyson Trying to Fight the World?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:54:00 -0400

Episode 30 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast- The Dirty 30! This week we recap the Dodgers season, talk a little golf, and Mike Tyson? Mike. Tyson. In our cups this week- it’s a Stout from Norman, OK and an Triple IPA from New Haven, CT.! We appreciate all of the support of the Stats Don’t Matter podcast: widely available on Stitcher, Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and on the socials (as the kids would say), @statspodcast on Twitter, @Statsdontmatter on IG. As Little John and the Trick Daddy would say, LET’S GO!!!

Week 9 Recap - The Russell Wilson's Charity Kitchen?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 12:07:00 -0400

Episode 29 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast- Week 9 is in the books. Shout out to all the Veterans listening out there!

The Steelers remain the only undefeated team. Week 10 gets crack-a-lacking on Thursday, and things are getting really interesting. In our cups this week- it’s a Stout from Westbrook ME! Go on a podcast scavenger hunt on: Stitcher, Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and search us out. Like, Subscribe, and Share, we appreciate it. We’re on the Socials too, @statspodcast on Twitter, @Statsdontmatter on IG. As J. Balvin would say, LEGO!

Our Week 8 recap - This one is for Corey

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:53:00 -0400

Episode 28 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast - We get a little real on this one to start and to finish. In between we break down week 8. How did our picks fare? We’re half way through the season, and is Week 9 too early to start crowning division champs??!? In our cups this week- it’s a IPA from Brooklyn, NY! Tell everyone you know that SDM can be found wherever they get their podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts. We’re quite punny on the Socials too, @statspodcast on Twitter, @Statsdontmatter on IG. Let’s crush this show and these beers, Tim!

Shout out to the Vacationland Distribution Family - our hearts go out to you and your families.

NFL Week 7 Recap - We're So Good at These Picks

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 11:09:00 -0400

Episode 27 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast, Presented by Vacationland Distributors - Week 7 is toast, Week 8 hopefully goes better for Tim and I’s teams. In our cups this week- it’s a Double Dry Hopped IPA from Brooklyn, NY!. SDM can be found on your friends podcast listing, or wherever they get their podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts.

The One with the Boxing and the bad Dad Jokes

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:51:00 -0400

Episode 26 of Stats Don’t Matter Podcast- The Lakers are NBA Champions, Major League Postseason is at the World Series!! Follow us on Twitter @statspodcast , and @statsdontmatter on IG. SDM can be found on your friends podcast listing, or wherever they get their podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts.

Week Six is a Wrap...Tua Time?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:52:00 -0400

Episode 25, the quarter century mark for the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast- Week 6 of the NFL season comes to a close, with Week 7 in hot Pursuit. What’s in our cups this week? Glad you asked, I went to WV and brough back a Witbier from Maxwelton, and a Imperial Stout from Oxford, CT. Follow us on Twitter @statspodcast , and @statsdontmatter on IG. SDM can be found on your friends podcast listing, or wherever they get their podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts. YEAAAAAAAAAAHHHH BOIIIIIII!

Wait, Are the Raiders Really That Good?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:34:00 -0400

Episode 24 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast- Week 5 of the NFL is about in the books, and we take a look ahead to Week 6. In our Cups this week are a Sour Ale from Burlington, VT and an IPA from Middleton,, NY. Follow us on the socials: @statspodcast on Twitter, @statsdontmatter on IG, get SDM wherever they get their podcasts: Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Onward!

NFL - Week 4 Recap - The Jets are Still Bad

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:13:00 -0400

On Episode 23 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast- Week 4 of the NFL, and preview Week 5. Also, why Sam's 3.75 rating is bullshit. On this weeks version of What’s in My Cup? It’s an IPA from Charleston, SC, and an IPA from Hartford, CT. Tell your friends to find SDM wherever they get their podcasts: Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. While they’re at it, ask them to follow us: @statspodcast on Twitter, @statsdontmatter on IG. Lessssssssss goooooooo!

NBA Finals, MLB Playoffs and the Stanley Cup

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 17:45:00 -0400

On Episode 22 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast- we recap Thursday Night Football, the NBA Conference finals and preview the NBA finals now that game 1 is over. We begrudgingly congratulate those damn Tampa Bay Lightning on their Stanley Cup Victory, Discuss a little post season baseball, and bring back an old topic- Top 5.Find SDM wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Follow us: @statspodcast on Twitter, @statsdontmatter on IG. Onto the show!

Week 3 - Spoiler Alert, the Jets are Still Terrible.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:30:00 -0400

Episode 21 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast is here and we are celebrating it’s ability to legally enjoy What’s in My Cup. We recap Week 3 of the NFL, preview Week 4. On this week’s What’s in my Cup? It’s an IPA from Hyde Park, VT, and an IPA from Brooklyn, NY Find SDM wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Follow us: @statspodcast on Twitter, @statsdontmatter on IG. Let’s goooooo!

All the Sports Today (No seriously)

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:17:00 -0400

Episode 20 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast coming in hot atcha! We recap TNF, break down the next round of the NBA playoffs, the fight for Lord Stanley’s Cup, and a little… golf? Golf! Find SDM wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Follow us: @statspodcast on Twitter, @statsdontmatter on IG. Let’s goooooo!

Sunday Bloody Sunday - NFL Week 2 Recap

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:15:00 -0400

Episode 19 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast is coming atcha! Week 2 of the NFL gave us some classics, and also one of the worst days for injuries in recent memory. We’ll revisit our predictions, and preview Week 3. On this week’s edition of What’s In My Cup? It’s an IPA from Hopewell Junction, NY and a Double IPA from Jupiter, FL. Find SDM wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Follow us: @statspodcast on Twitter, @statsdontmatter on IG. Let’s get cracking on this thing!

Injuries - Forty plus players with injuries and didn’t return to their games. Some of them are out for the season (Bosa, Barkley, Blair, Drew Lock, Davante Adams (hamstrung) Cam Akers (Rib) Kaleb McGary (ankle) Tyrod Taylor (chest) Nick Bosa (ACL)

Most Post Season Love - NFL, NBA, MLB Edition

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:30:00 -0400

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast. We’re old enough to vote, buy lotto tickets, and smoke celebratory cigars! In this episode we talk the MLB postseason, the NHL Postseason, and the NBA postseason. Find SDM wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. And follow us on our socials: @statspodcast on Twitter, @statsdontmatter on IG Now, onto the show!

The NFL Hour.....and Some Change.

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:15:00 -0400

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast! Week 1 of the NFL gave us some headscratchers, we go back over our predictions, and preview Week 2. On this week’s edition of What’s In My Cup? It’s an Imperial IPA from Cincinnati, OH, and an Imperial Stout from Chicago, IL. Errrrrrrrybody knows you can find SDM wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. And you can find and follow us on our socials: @statspodcast on Twitter, @statsdontmatter on IG Let’s get into the show!

Football is back? Is it really back?!

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:15:00 -0400

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Stats Don’t Matter Podcast! We break down the next round of the NBA playoffs- The Celtics have got us sweatin’ and swearin’. What does the potential Conference finals look like?? We head back to NFL-Ville this week, the 2020 season starts on Thursday. We break down each game and make our picks.

On this week’s edition of What’s In My Cup? It’s an IPA from Sterling, VA, and an Imperial Gose with an ingredients list too long for this intro from Richmond, VA. Shout out to all of the faithful SDM listeners, from around the globe and right here in the good ol’ US of A. Those folks know you can find us wherever you get your podcasts, and they probably follow us on our socials: @statspodcast on Twitter, @statsdontmatter on IG Let’s get into the show!

I Guess We're Golden Knights Fans Now?

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 07:15:00 -0400

Ep 15 of SDM is here! We break down the next round of the NHL and NBA playoffs- That means we need to Laud the Celtics for their victory and say some hopeful and touching words in memoriam of the B’s postseason that wasn’t. We stop into NFL-Ville and bring some tennis news to wrap it all up. On this week’s edition of What’s In My Cup? It’s a Stout from Oxford, CT and an IPA from Tulsa, OK Thanks for listening to the SDM Podcast, find it wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on all the socials. @statspodcast on twitter, @statsdontmatter on IG Let’s go!

Playoffs - Playoffs Everywhere

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 13:25:00 -0400

On Episode 14 we break down the first round of the NHL and NBA playoffs- Do the Celtics and Bruins have what it takes to go the distance as we open up the second round?? Earl Thomas is on the move. On this week’s edition of What’s In My Cup? It’s an IPA from Westbrook, ME and an IPA from North Haven, CT Thanks for listening to the SDM Podcast, find it wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on all the socials. @statspodcast on twitter, @statsdontmatter on IG Let’s go!

Tim Kurkjian Telling It Like It Is

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400

In this Episode we sit down with ESPN's Tim Kurkjian - baseball journalism royalty and one of the nicest guys on the planet. We talk Covid, Red Sox, 100 mph fastballs, the state of the game and more. Also, does Tim Kurkjian look like what Steve Carell will when Steve Carell is really old?

It's Not a Rule if You Don't Write it Down

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 07:15:00 -0400

On episode 12 of SDM -we discuss what we project will occur this season for the NFL, try and make sense of why MLB is no fun anymore, How bad are this seasons Red Sox and a revisit of the NCAA decisions. On this week’s edition of What’s In My Cup? It’s a pilsner from Upper Marlboro, MD, and a Sour Blueberry Ale from Hartford, CT.

NCAA Conference Woes

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 16:45:00 -0400

Follow up Episode for this week's two-fer. Sam and Tim talk the Pac12 and Big 10 conference's decision to cancel or postpone this season and what that means for the other conferences and the NCAA. No whats in my cup or run-down this time, just the meat and potatoes of College sports.

The Two For One Deal

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 08:15:00 -0400

Episode 10 of SDM is finally here! This week we focus on Sports in full swing and we bring you two episodes because of it! The NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs, Basketball in the Bubble, and the NFL- Finally, on this week’s edition of What’s In My Cup? It’s a sour Ale from Birmingham, Alabama, and an Imperial Stout from North Haven, CT.

Sports are back and the rise of the UFC

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 08:15:00 -0400

Episode 9 of SDM is coming at you! This week we discuss the start of NFL training camps, MLB’s opening day, ZERO positive COVID-19 tests for the NBAs bubble, the MLS is Back Tournament AND a new Women’s Soccer franchise set to open in the city of angels, and they crowned a champion! Our Big Ticket this week is all about the Ultimate Fighting Championship. We’ll wrap up with What’s In My Cup with an IPA from Portland, OR and a Double IPA from Charlton, MA.

Chris Cote Joins the Pod

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:15:00 -0400

On Episode 8 of SDM- We talk about the WNBA, Madden, the NFL’s new rules for play, and the Washington Football team. Our main focus this week will be our second guest, Chris Cote, a producer for the Dan LeBetard show. We introduce a new segment this week, called Stoppage Time! On this week’s What’s In My Cup? It’s TWOFER.Shout out to all of our listeners and supporters! Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Social media Twitter: @statspodcast IG: @statsdontmatt

The One with Adam Schefter

Tim Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 07:30:00 -0400

We talk about the Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest, Sports teams discussing renaming themselves in the light of serious thought, #UFCFightIsland, the NFL making the same mistakes as the MLB. Our main focus this week will be getting schooled by our first guest, a man who truly needs no introduction... We’ll end the episode with What’s In My Cup? This week it’s a Vienna Lager from Asheville North Carolina and a Double IPA from Bloomfield, Connecticut. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters! Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on Social Media, on IG @statsdontmatter, and on Twitter @StatsPodcast

Cam Newton, Cardboard Fans and COVID

Timothy Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:30:00 -0400

On Episode 6 of SDM- We talk about the NBA lapping the sports world in Social Justice measures, Cameron Jerrell Newton is a New England Patriot, Major League Baseball Players opting out during Coronavirus, and cardboard fans in the stands of the Oakland A’s. Our main focus this week will be the NBA, which is coming back in less than a month! We’ll end the episode with What’s In My Cup? This week it’s a hazy IPA from one of the industry’s finest in Massachusetts, and a pale lager from a Maine farm Brewery.Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters! Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts!

Sports in a Bubble

Timothy Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400

We talk about the whirlwind week for NASCAR, Major League Baseball’s dramatic season finale, a UFC fighter who called it quits, why COVID is gonna COVID, and the ESPY’s roundup. Then we’ll get into this week’s big ticket: what does the future of Sports look like in light of how COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. We’ll end the episode with What’s in my cup? This week it’s a couple of hazy IPAs you should find. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters! Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your podcasts!

Be Kind, Rewind

Timothy Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 07:45:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss some of the surprising moves NASCAR has made regarding inclusion and not holding back. We also discuss Mark and Sammy and one of the most exciting summers of baseball in recent memory.

It's a Bad Look

Timothy Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:30:00 -0400

In this episode we talk about the Crossfit CEO's questionable decision making. The ongoing saga between the Players and the MLB and trying to get a season together. The NBA and its approved season. Dalvin Cook and what next years free agency pool looks like.

Talking about our top 5 sports movies - spoiler alert, Sam might not look at me the same way after this.

We also look at the various leagues and their handling of player protests and what the future might look like.

Something Bigger than Sports

Timothy Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 07:45:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss the current state of things in the US and offer our support.

We also discuss the return of baseball (one last time) and dive in to the latest proposal.

We also get in to some of the important stuff - players we would want to sit and have a beer with and we talk about who we want to hear mic'd up for a game.

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And Here We Go!

Timothy Cronin and Sam Smith — Thu, 28 May 2020 13:45:00 -0400

And Here We Go!

Welcome to our first official Podcast! In this episode we talk about:

NHLPA Fornite Charity Event

The Return of the MLB,

NHL Playoffs?

The Last Dance effect

and where Cam Newton should land