The second weekend of 2026 was an interesting one. This week, we’re tackling everything from Hollywood secrets to locker room rumors. Here’s what’s on the menu:

• Kendall’s "Natural" Claim: Is it just good lighting? Kendall Jenner denies ever going under the knife, but the internet isn't buying it.

• The Senators' Scandal: We address the viral accusations of cheating and teammate drama currently rocking the Ottawa Senators.

• The 49ers Curse: Is the San Francisco practice facility actually responsible for their massive injury list?

• Coke's Secret Formula is Discovered:

• AI for Love: Why people are turning to ChatGPT for relationship advice and breakup texts.

• Cinematic Gold: We break down one of the greatest movie scenes of all time.

• The Nuclear Opinion of the Day

• Question of the Day

Tap into Episode 677 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

Kendall Jenner said to have never had plastic surgery (5:30)
Ottawa Senators Accused of Cheating Amongst Teammates (14:40)
Is the 49ers Practice Facility Causing Injuries? (23:54)
Cooper DeJean & Nikki Bella (31:45)
Coke Secret Formula (42:25)
Chat GPT Relationship Advice (47:01)
One of the greatest movie scenes of all time (52:22)
Question of the Day (1:07:12)
Nuclear Opinion (1:10:20)
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What a weekend for football! From historic comebacks in the Windy City to the defending champs falling in Philly, Wild Card Weekend 2026 lived up to the hype. We’re breaking down all five games from Saturday and Sunday, analyzing the coaching decisions that shifted the momentum and looking ahead to the Divisional Round.

Saturday: The Great Escapes

• Bears 31, Packers 27: Caleb Williams just had his "Welcome to Greatness" moment. Down 21–3 at the half, the Bears pulled off the largest postseason comeback in franchise history. We discuss the 25-yard game-winner to DJ Moore and whether this loss marks the end of the Matt LaFleur era in Green Bay.

• Rams 34, Panthers 31: Matthew Stafford reminds us why he’s a future Hall of Famer. Despite being double-digit favorites, the Rams found themselves trailing late until Stafford engineered a 71-yard drive, capped by a Colby Parkinson TD with only 38 seconds left.

Sunday: The Champs are Out

• 49ers 23, Eagles 19: The upset of the weekend. Brock Purdy and the Niners went into Lincoln Financial Field and dethroned the defending Super Bowl champions. We talk about the gutsy Jauan Jennings trick-play TD pass and the fallout for the Eagles after a "limp" second-half offensive showing.

• Bills 27, Jaguars 24: Josh Allen finally got the monkey off his back with his first career fourth-quarter playoff game-winning drive. A classic shootout that saw four lead changes in the final quarter alone.

• Patriots 16 vs. Chargers 3: We wrap up the Sunday night action from Foxborough—did the Chargers’ high-flying offense survive the January chill in New England? NOPE! They were absolutely handled on offense by the Patriots defense and Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel made a statement to the league.

Key Takeaways & Divisional Preview

• Injury Report: The 49ers won, but at what cost? We look at the impact of George Kittle’s season-ending Achilles injury.

• The Road Ahead: The #1 seeds—the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks—now know who they’re hosting. We set the stage for next week’s Divisional Round matchups.

We will be back on Tuesday to discuss the Steelers vs the Texans and preview the divisional round!

Tap into Episode 676 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

Rams- Panthers (3:10)
Bears- Packers (7:15)
Jags- Bills (11:21)
Eagles - 49ers (16:12)
Patriots - Chargers (20:43)
Preview Texans vs Steelers (23:13)
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The College Football Playoff semifinals delivered everything this weekend — drama, dominance, and a clear picture of who belongs on the sport’s biggest stage.

Matt reacts to Miami’s thrilling late-game comeback over Ole Miss, breaking down the clutch final drive, the controversial moments, and what this win says about the Hurricanes’ resilience under pressure. Was this grit… or Ole Miss letting one slip away?

Then, it’s a full breakdown of Indiana’s absolute dismantling of Oregon, as the Hoosiers made a massive statement with a wire-to-wire blowout. Is Indiana simply the best team in college football right now — and did Oregon ever stand a chance?

We cover the key plays, standout performances, coaching decisions, and what both games mean heading into the College Football Playoff National Championship. One game went down to the wire, the other was over early — and together, they set the tone for what’s coming next.

Tap into Episode 675 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

Fiesta Bowl Reaction: Miami vs Ole Miss (3:34)
Peach Bowl Reaction: Indiana vs Oregon (17:01)
Very early national championship Pick (more in depth next week) (25:40)

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This has been a week of high-stakes political moves, viral chaos, and moments of raw emotion. From a tragic shooting in Minneapolis to a horse taking a lap through Target, we’re breaking down the stories that actually matter.

Here is your guide to this week’s episode:

The Lead: Tragedy and Policy
• ICE in Minneapolis: We dive into the heartbreaking and controversial shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. With local officials and the Trump administration at odds over whether it was self-defense or an overreach of power, we look at the footage and the fallout in the Twin Cities.

• The "Under" Secretary? Why the White House Press Briefing came to a screeching halt. Did Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt leave to hit the under?

• "People Live in Homes, Not Corporations": Trump’s latest populist play is a ban on institutional investors buying single-family homes. Is this a win for the American Dream or a drop in the bucket for the housing crisis?

Pop Culture & Viral Madness
• Tony Dokoupil’s Breaking Point: The CBS Evening News anchor had a rocky debut week.

• Cher vs. Dax Shepard: Cher didn't hold back on the Armchair Expert podcast, telling Dax Shepard to his face that she still doesn’t see what Kristen Bell sees in him. We dissect the most awkward (and hilarious) celebrity interview of the year.

• Clean Up in Aisle 4: A TikToker rode a horse through Target, and—to no one's surprise—the horse left more than just hoofprints. We talk about the viral stunt that has retail workers everywhere reconsidering their career choices.

The Deep Dive & Final Word
• The Hilarious Dating Exchange: Hilarious Screenshot of the planning of a date gone wrong

• QOD (Question of the Day): We answer your most pressing question about the week's news cycle.

• Nuclear Opinion of the Day: Our hosts wrap up with a take so hot it might be radioactive—this week, we're looking at the future of the housing market.

Tap into Episode 674 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

ICE gets tragic in Minneapolis (3:45)
White House Press Brief Ends Because of the Under? (22:50)
Trump stopping corporations from buying homes (35:43)
Getting lit at the club (41:12)
CBS Anchor Goes Through It (48:23)
Horse in Target (54:20)
Cher to Dak Sheppard (56:13)
Hilarious Dating Exchange (1:06:50)
QOD: (1:19:23)
Nuclear Opinion (1:28:35)
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On this episode of Productive Conversations, Matt breaks down every single Wild Card matchup heading into the weekend — storylines, matchups, X-factors, and what to watch for when the lights are brightest. From classic rivalries to heavyweight showdowns, we preview:

• Rams vs Panthers
• Packers vs Bears
• Bills vs Jaguars
• 49ers vs Eagles
• Chargers vs Patriots
• Texans vs Steelers

Who has the edge? Which teams are built for January? And which playoff favorite should be on upset alert?

Then, we flip the script and react to Black Monday and the NFL coaching carousel, as teams hit the reset button across the league. We dive into the most notable coaching firings, what went wrong, which moves make sense, and which ones feel reactionary — plus what these changes mean for the future of each franchise.

Playoff football. Franchise-changing decisions. Pressure at its peak.

Tap in for a full Wildcard Weekend preview and coaching chaos reaction, right here on Productive Conversations.

Tap into Episode 673 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

Rams & Panthers (4:34)
Packers & Bears (6:27)
Bills & Jaguars (8:55)
49ers & Eagles (11:12)
Chargers & Patriots (14:23)
Texans & Steelers (16:45)
Coaches Firings (19:45)
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Buckle up for a wild ride through the first week of 2026. We’re kicking things off with the global shockwave: Operation Absolute Resolve. We break down the midnight raid that saw the US capture the Venezuelan dictator and what this means for the geopolitical landscape—and your gas prices.

From the front lines to the sidelines, we’re mourning with Baltimore. Tyler Loop had the city on his back, but a missed field goal at the buzzer has the Ravens heading home early. Was it a "chank" or just bad luck? Plus, we analyze the Scott Van Pelt "Oh!" moment that’s going viral. Did the ESPN legend handle the New Year’s Eve chaos with grace, or was it the most awkward 10 seconds of live TV this year?

In This Episode:

• The Big Capture: The logistics and fallout of the US move on Venezuela.

• "Hey Grok, Put Them in a Bikini": We dive into the controversial AI trend taking over X and why the "bikini-fication" of photos is the new digital battleground.

• NFL Heartbreak: Tyler Loop’s nightmare in Baltimore and why the kicker's locker room is the loneliest place on Earth right now.

• The Yacht Party Heard 'Round the World: Are Tom Brady and Alix Earle actually the 2026 "It Couple," or was that just some cozy New Year’s Eve conversation in St. Barths?

• NYC Jewelers Crashing Out: Inside the chaotic Diamond District brawl between TraxNYC and Akay Diamonds. When "branding" leads to a 47th Street showdown.

• The State of the Union (Dating Edition): We look at the dating pool in 2026 for men and women. Between AI "practice dates" and "digital detoxing," is anyone actually meeting at a bar anymore?

Question of the Day:

Has "Dating Options" Ruined Dating? We explore the paradox of choice. When you have 10,000 people in your pocket, do you lose the ability to value the one sitting across from you? We wrap up with a Nuclear Opinion

Tap into Episode 672 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

US captures Venezuelan dictator (3:15)
"Hey grok, put them in a bikini" (22:50)
Tyler Loop Misses Field Goal (26:50)
Tom Brady and Alix Earle? (38:35)
Oh Scott Van Pelt (42:23)
NYC jeweler crashes out (45:45)
Chevy Chase (49:50)
Indigenous People (59:45)
The dating pool in 2026 for men and women (1:07:12)
Question of the Day: Has Dating "Options" Ruined Dating? (1:12:56)
Nuclear Opinion (1:25:15)
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The 272nd and final game of the regular season is in the books, and the bracket is finally set. WE DID IT! Another full NFL regular season where we discuss every single game on the Productive Conversations Podcast.

So for one last time this regular season, Matt discusses all the games from Week 18 — the chaos, the clinchers, the heartbreak, and the teams already looking ahead to next year. From division-deciding matchups and playoff seeding drama to meaningless games that somehow still delivered fireworks, nothing gets skipped.

We break down who’s rolling into the playoffs with momentum, who backed their way in, and which teams closed the year on a high note (or completely collapsed). Plus, reactions to shocking upsets, resting starters, coaching implications, and what these results mean heading into Wild Card Weekend.

Thank you to everyone who’s listened, supported, and argued with us all season long. The regular season may be over — but the real fun is just getting started.

Tap into Episode 671 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.
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Steelers- Ravens (3:38)
49ers- Seahawks (8:20)
Bucs- Panthers (11:46)
Falcons- Saints (12:45)

Jets- Bills (14:35)
Texans- Colts (17:16)
Browns- Bengals (18:58)
Vikings- Packers (20:13)

Jaguars- Titans (21:52)
Rams- Cards (22:37)
Broncos- Chargers (23:00)
Raiders- Chiefs (24:08)

Patriots- Dolphins (24:59)
Commanders- Eagles (27:15)
Lions- Bears (28:40)
Giants- Cowboys (31:00)

Quick Look at Wildcard Spreads (36:34)
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The field of 12 has been whittled down to a final four, and the road to the National Championship is wider open than ever. Join Matt Brown and Ryan Page as we break down a wild week of College Football Playoff Quarterfinal action that saw the defending champs fall and the underdogs rise.

We dive deep into the four games that shook the college football world:

• The U is Back: We react to No. 10 Miami’s stunning 24–14 upset of defending champion No. 2 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. Is the Buckeyes' "bye week curse" real?

• Rebels Rising: No. 6 Ole Miss survived a Sugar Bowl thriller, edging out No. 3 Georgia 39–34. We discuss that wild final field goal and whether the Rebels have the best offense remaining in the field.

• Duck Dominance: No. 5 Oregon pitched a 23–0 shutout against No. 4 Texas Tech. We break down how the Ducks' defense completely erased one of the nation’s most explosive units.

• Indiana’s Statement: The top-seeded Hoosiers left no doubt in the Rose Bowl, dismantling No. 9 Alabama 38–3. We debate if Indiana is now the definitive favorite to lift the trophy.

Looking ahead to the Final Four, we preview the matchups that will decide who plays for it all in Miami:

• Fiesta Bowl: No. 10 Miami vs. No. 6 Ole Miss — Can the Hurricanes' "Cinderella" run continue against a battle-tested Rebels squad?

• Peach Bowl: No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 5 Oregon — A massive Big Ten rematch. Can the Ducks avenge their regular-season loss to the Hoosiers on the biggest stage of all?

Who’s heading to the Hard Rock Tune in to find out.

Tap into Episode 670 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

Ohio State vs Miami (2:35)
Indiana vs Alabama (7:52)
Oregon vs Texas Tech (14:31)
Georgia vs Ole Miss (20:00)
Picks for Fiesta Bowl (26:23)
Picks for Peach Bowl (29:22)
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