THE PICK EM PODCAST THERAPY SESSION (PLUS SOME SWEET 16 PICKS)

[@Checked..]

Absolute masterclass put on by Dan and Dave here - Meco was so set on being quiet and the Big 2 pried it out of him. Truly a HOF performance, MJ and Scotty-esque

[@mkrueger2390]

And Hank comes in like Tony Kukoc and tries to fuck it all up!!

[@Checked..]

@@mkrueger2390 Hahahaha that is perfect

[@bigjimi845]

Having to talk someone off a ledge every week will make you good at your craft.

[@purerubish]

do you not see how you are exactly who hank is talking about.....nvm the irony just smacking you in the face is better. Dave wants him to lose the handle and then also be the one who gets to punish him for losing his handle.

[@Checked..]

@@purerubish it’s not that deep brother take a nap

[@BD-su6hm]

Theres a reason Rico’s shtick doesn’t work on any other show. Dan and Dave are the only ones who can bring quality content out of him

[@arodx34x]

“ we will keep it real serious like bench mob and lets see how this does” 😂

[@BookerT69]

🤣😂🤣

[@ChipBag001]

Rico really thinks he's next in line when Dave and big cat leave is fucking crazy

[@andrewbarker713]

Kb gon have that

[@donvito3178]

@@andrewbarker713 barstool is Nick and KB’s company, they just don’t know it yet

[@jproc69]

@@donvito3178 Caleb and Rone?

[@danielblack8497]

@@jproc69 i think caleb is goona leave one day and be huge

[@andrewboyce7268]

@@danielblack8497 I can actually see Caleb and Rone on SNL. They would be hilarious vs half the people they trot out these days.

[@dannyh5937]

Hank doesn't realize that he's just gaslighting Rico instead of telling him the truth like Dave did.

[@drugaddictwithknowledge9603]

That's his role

[@mattsean6164]

Bench Mob doesn’t have good numbers because Marty is on it - plain and simple. Marty is terrible, he makes it unlistenable. It will never succeed with Marty on it.

[@scarcesmile9518]

I get that they also have to be funny on it but Marty doesn’t know enough about college basketball to be funny.

[@zygamantas]

Marty sucks. His stupidity was funny at first but now it’s annoying.

[@oopsiedoodles]

They're both terrible. Rico thinks he's Hubie Brown because he knows the name of two ball screens.

[@andrewboyce7268]

I just feel bad for Jake. I easily see Jake calling big NCAA games down the road, he really loves CBB. I've watched maybe 1 episode of that show and it was brutal.

[@daveydeadlegs7448]

Marty was only initially interesting because he portrayed himself as mentally handicapped (Hard R word). They ended up being a schtick/lie. He’s fake. Just like his teeth, his voice, his fake gambling. A total fraud and untenable. So many streams I’ve had to turn off because Marty just ruins the vibe

[@ru1796]

Hank is right about dave and dan poking rico BUT Rico cant take what he can dish. Ohios Tate bodied him after being poked and Rico is moping around playing victim

[@wessie73]

Well said

[@yaboiirandy8924]

Pretty spot on

[@Ironman829]

I am at 18:30 And Dave just said the absolute truth. At this Altitude, Something has to break. We are trying to keep this flying along but you can't Fly in thin Air.

[@whileimhere.6177]

Rico isn’t fully understanding that Dan and Dave aren’t the reason people don’t like him

[@lugo012685]

You know what I always never liked about Rico is how many of the other barstool employees would trade with him In a second.

[@DWat01]

Hank and Rico are going to make Pickem impossible to watch. Do it without them. Find better talent… RICO isn’t even the 3rd roster spot he is about 103 on the roster. What a BABY

[@julianvigil5276]

"You have a little bit of nate in you" Damn, that's the deepest you could cut someone

[@King_JappyJoe]

I would honestly not even notice if Rico or Marty left this very moment.

[@InsaneElmosGaming]

I would, Bench Mob would actually be a better pod

[@donvito3178]

@@InsaneElmosGaming Jake Marsh & Reags >>> Marty & Rico

[@johnnyschist9550]

Hank would reload Rico's gun if he went on a massacres.

[@kabyone76]

Gosh I love you boys. You make my days better for the few hours or so a day I listen to you while working and driving in the car. VIVA!!!

[@sheeesh6363]

Is Marty in this? Or can I watch it

[@idmfx]

The Hank being a Ryder bit just got in the way of making real progress with Rico’s mental health in this one.

[@andrewbarker713]

A real Ryder would have tried to give him real advice

[@Mike-gu4xx]

I have a friend like rico and its an actual problem- guy dishes it out so hard and viciously but the second someone comes back at him its a committee forming moment where everyone needs to fall into line and worry about his feelings. Infuriating

[@jproc69]

I know two people exactly like this as well. There must be some medical term for it. It’s gotta be a chemical imbalance in their heads where they literally cannot view an opposing viewpoint and are victim in every situation except when they are dishing it

[@horizonfios]

I have a friend that’s like Rico that’s a literal alcoholic and it’s terrifying and I think he’s gonna lose his life

[@BookerT69]

Sounds like a BIA BIA

[@horizonfios]

@@BookerT69 represent yo click

[@supermathman2]

32:08 “we gotta cut a lot of it” cuts absolutely nothing 🤣

[@parody05]

You can see throughout the show there are alot jump cuts which i assume is the cuts he was talking about

[@Mt9el]

Contrary to what Meeco says, I only listen to this show for the turmoil, never pay attention to any of their picks because they’re not usually right 😂

[@TheMdh52]

When dave says "I'm starting to not like rico and you will see the way things change" Dans face is like whoa thats not good

[@stevemygoodman7809]

Pres got hair plugs but took the hair from his eyebrows

[@BadBart2217]

Hahaha! Dude's looking rough

[@Kohdey]

julia black getting to him

[@andrewbarker713]

Oh my God! Completely accurate

[@jakeoviatt875]

Killed me man😂😂

[@gb80339]

I’m with Dave……The cons with Rico are starting to heavily outweigh the pros

[@walliali202]

Skell?

[@gb80339]

@@walliali202 Sure! Or a normal fucking person who doesn’t hold every word Rico says as bible..

[@stooliecommenter]

Facts

[@walliali202]

@@gb80339 Are you trying to tell me Rico didnt write the bible? This is insane. Skells outof control

[@xKostah]

I love how the show is 40 minutes of trashing rico and 5 minutes of picks.

[@Joe-nu2sz]

A tale as old as time

[@RegginaldRiglet]

As it should be

[@chrisk7812]

Does Rico not understand that his wild personality and “meltdowns” are what got him to where he is? Big cat and Dave are the reason he is where he is. You’re in show business, lean into it

[@kabyone76]

The fact that he doesn’t understand and can’t help himself just makes it that much better 💀💀💀 absolute lunatic

[@sahilp17]

I will remember where I was when I watched this pickem. 1000% Daves attitude about him is changing and he’s still so stupid to realize that once that completes, there isn’t going back. Get it together NOW RICO!

[@hectorcervantesgalvez]

no, this is because he always had him one day a week, now he has him full time. Dave will grow to hate Rico. Rico needs to go back to pickem and parrt time

[@andrewboyce7268]

He's gone before CFB season.

[@joahlogan4666]

and the Charmin Ultra Soft moment of the year goes to... Hank

[@Stiflers__M0M]

Hank is the big spoon and Rico is little spoon.

[@keithp2707]

Dave and Dan speak truth...Rico beginning to do my head in

[@iloboo7362]

The ultimate reality show in front of our eyes.

[@JDub22]

Pulling every last drop from The Rico acting like a 7 year old Schtick

[@tylerhayse4467]

Dave spitting some truth on this one. 👶 Rico.

[@hookster999]

The issue is never really the issue with Rico, he is the issue -- remember last August it was something about which days he needed to come in to work , then we had a seating issue on the other show , and now it’s that he is being picked on too much is the issue; Portnoy is correct about the victim hood nonsense and also that when Rico does this BS it is handcuffing Dave and puts him in a box cause he can’t give preferential treatment on camera - when Rico runs out of Rico Cards to play , every time he always turns to the Victim Card to play

[@adubbs9490]

Rico would have no problems if he just goes back at pres and big cat, what Rico does is when they needle him he goes after other people and when they come back at him he sulks

[@RegDunlop69]

Rico and Hank are insufferable.

[@seancasey5755]

I almost teared up when big cat said he wanted to move back to Chicago

[@Ordzo88]

Come back Big Cat!

[@Mrbink01]

He can work with anyone, but he really has a great dynamic with the Chicago boys. It just comes so naturally. If and when he does go back, I hope PFT follows to continue PMT.

[@andrewboyce7268]

@@Mrbink01 Pardon My Take will always happen. It's Barstools #1 podcast.

[@Mrbink01]

@@andrewboyce7268 It probably will, but it needs to keep the in-studio back and forth between PFT and Big Cat. I don't think it would be the same if they each did it remotely.

[@brendanwoods119]

The yak would suffer greatly if he left

[@mr.w1129]

Incredible performance by Dan and Dave to get Rico to open up and talk. Hank just took his spot as the #1 Rico D1CK rider but what’s new. Round of applause for Dan & Dave

[@boblablaw]

Just replace meco already so he can finally realize he’s a bench player at best without the big 2.

[@dawsonangle7356]

Anyone else hear hank choking on something?

[@giancarlocorlazzoli5527]

Haha “grow up” yeah Dave is starting to lose his patience things should get spicy in the future with this new dynamic

[@andrewbarker713]

I turned in my Ryder card once Rico became connected at the hip with Marty. Then I became a Skell when Rico wouldn’t acknowledge, apologize, or go back at Ohio’s Tate on the DPS

[@jameswalker5053]

I know it's somewhat a schtick, but it's honestly infuriating how hard Hank goes for Rico against the two dudes who literally made his life.

[@ralphh428]

Picks start at 38:00 but I wouldn’t skip this convo

[@randomidiot6278]

Can we just get Brandon Walker in for the college pickem. I’m banned from Brandon but I’m so over this miserable Rico. No fun , makes listening hard. I liked Rico but since he’s full time he can’t take a joke.

[@shanepallop7857]

Rico is charmin soft

[@Thatdude165-o9g]

I went from rider to skell in 2 moth period. All joking aside, no youtube troll comments but this poor me rico act on every show and stream is cringe worthy, dude acts like a 6th grade girl. I used to be a rider but honestly his self pitty act has me not only having him and loving Nadu but overall pickem was my favorite podcast but now not even top 10 with his attitude and demeanor all the time

[@grant5941]

I'm literally the opposite. I just moved from skell to ryder. I used to hate his demeanor and attitude and then realized that it's not about that at all. He is a constant polarizing storyline. With that alone, he shows tremendous value. Unless we're talking bench mob, Rico gets clicks.

[@Thatdude165-o9g]

@@grant5941 no argument there, he definitely drives clicks you are right. But as a Ryder who supported him through the black Friday when the bridge was closed, attempted murder with a highnoon can, and this poor me attitude I just can't take it. Tbh, I recognize I may ne critical but its just this poor me, everyone feel sorry for me, im always right attitude that drives me to Nadu and other betting podcast. The self pitty is just too much!

[@grant5941]

@@Thatdude165-o9g I definitely get it, as I was just there as well. I know skells and ryders are at war but good luck to you sir.

[@MrMCLax2]

“You guys ate ice cream together. Remember that moment??” Never change Big Cat

[@bob88pct]

Reco should have stayed on the NYFD & working part time at Barstool. #Ryder

[@casualsports90]

Rico is the biggest baby on the Internet. How this guy is married with kids is beyond me. Takes shots but then is the first to cry when someone comes at him

[@corygoodwin5675]

@Rasheed_Wallace_ 30 yeah ive heard he has a kid. didnt know he was married but fair to assume

[@casualsports90]

@@corygoodwin5675 the skells often post pictures from his wedding on twitter 😂😂

[@casualsports90]

@@corygoodwin5675 25:45 listen to that 😂

[@goodstuff169]

Hank is off the deep end

[@patrickmccormack1322]

Rico not thanking Dan for filling in on Bench Mob is wild if true. Some things...

[@Ironman-vq2xh]

Just when I thought I could not get more sick of Rico he takes me to another level

[@youtubeshortsanycontent]

WAS AT THE BAR SATURDAY AND RICOS AND BIG T STOOD ON OPPOSITES END OF THE BAR

[@StandOutInACrowd1]

Love Dave getting sick of Rico’s shit.

[@RPen]

About 5 million people would love to have a show just talking sports with Dan and Dave. Fuck man… Rico don’t get it.

[@sportkid1547]

He definitely gets that part

[@jacobszulewski1375]

Sometimes, as I’m drifting off to sleep, I like to think about the unconscionable piece of dirt Rico must have on Hank in order for Hank to be his biggest little lackey no matter WHAT the conflict or debate is.

[@sportkid1547]

Must be hard to go to sleep knowing that you’re a skell

[@johnboychuk1467]

@@sportkid1547 I sleep well knowing I don’t hang from the nuts of an absolute psychopath that tried to murder a coworker.

[@jakeharrelsonmusic8690]

I think they should let Rico go out on his own. Find another 3rd. That’d be great for his career. Maybe he can go back to the FD.

[@JRock3091]

#TerrenceOut

[@RichieGreeks]

#ByeByeReeki

[@jbirdy23]

bro fire this guy rico

[@lorishort1237]

If Dan moves to Chicago, stool scenes and the yak are over.

[@stevemygoodman7809]

21:20 they’ve been on KZbin over a year 🤣🤣 and it’s about 1,000 for an episode. This League got close to 1k. Friend of Jerry is brand new and gets 15k

[@mattsean6164]

It’s Marty. Marty is insufferable. I would listen to Bench Mob if Marty wasn’t apart of it

[@miller2497]

Rico has no idea how good he has it. Living a dream and all he can be is a victim. Worst heel I’ve ever seen. There’s hundreds of people who would much rather be in his seat.

[@miller2497]

Hank is so soft. Rico must be the big spoon.

[@jakealexander4481]

My mom had her soap operas, I have this lmfao

[@chunky3iron]

People I'd rather see on pick em: Jersey Jerry Jersey Jerry Big Ev Brandon walker Anyone else

[@Ironman829]

Best Pick'em of All Time? This comes close to the Negotiation.

[@frankj3676]

you must have never seen the pick em shows prior to this year then. This is no where near top 5

[@supreetvijayasarathy3019]

This felt like a great therapy session.

[@Justo773]

“I’ve decided to be a therapist” 😂😂

[@tonyschepis4248]

No way hank can be this in love with 1 person

[@cameronjones4493]

I don’t know if hank has Rico’s best interest in mind

[@phillipglass9515]

To all the Rico Bosco haters out there: I get it. The guy has absolutely no integrity. He’s hypocritical, conniving and petty. But goddamit, he makes the pick em podcast. And for that , I am Rico-ryde-or-die. Long love Rico Bosco!

[@James-nf7qs]

The podcast would be great without him.

[@SaltyChip]

12:30 is easily my fav video on barstool this year. FINALLY!!!!

[@rustinmakhmalbaf290]

love that pick em is back

[@6ixskillz]

25:15 - 25:20 Somebody needs to hear this ! ! But this is the moment Rico changed.. it’s always been about the reaction that’s why you are where you are. Facts.

[@michaelpowers6784]

Rici showing his face was a huge mistake

[@gabrielgross6498]

These conversations are getting kind of old. Rico does dumb shut gets mad has the “ woe is me” Dave and Dan put him on blast Rico acts like he gives a fuck and then 2 days later same shit happens. I’m over it. Rico is a legit child.

[@mizz4394]

Without Dan and Dave making fun of Rico and giving him a spotlight / continuous opportunities, he would be nothing. He constantly acts like a 10 year old, he’s arrogant, annoying, and has zero talent without Dan and Dave. It amazes me that he doesn’t realize he would be working a shitty useless job if it weren’t for them

[@shanemills6594]

Rico's problem is he thinks he's Jack Buck when in reality he's Chris Collinsworth

[@jproc69]

How to self destruct a career 101 by Rico Bosco

[@anthonycorbi7414]

"Brackets are brackets" lmaoo

[@ajvideogameclips5416]

I’m only 14 mins in and it’s funny n tense there so Rico when Dave got upset lol 😂

[@lindsey1437]

Literally the biggest preteen girl behavior I have ever seen and I was once a preteen girl. I have recently been binge watching and I'm glad Dave finally said what we all have been thinking just wish he would go full throttle like he does with everyone else.

[@johnnyschist9550]

Also there are thousands and thousands of people like me that just quit the videos with Rico in them. It was a funny stick but now it's just annoying. The RIco thing is the played out thing. He should have simply developed himself into the new sympathetic character.

[@garys8557]

Rico will miss these coat riding days once Dan and dave treat him like a regular employee

[@chasebrown2322]

Big Cat is telling Rico he’s always got a job around him is ultimate, genuine dad/older brother move. Really shows his character

[@chroniccomplainer3792]

This is starting to get really sad for Hank.... Edit: them having to talk Rico off a ledge is so ironic. They are coddling him about coddling him. Just insane that rico cant see how much of an advantage he has.

[@donvito3178]

It’s clearly a schtick with Hank, one that Rico is oblivious to

[@chroniccomplainer3792]

@@donvito3178 i dont think so. Hank is unbelievably dumb. Hank truly thinks Rico is a victim

[@dro6672]

theres baby rico pouting again

[@seanunger8364]

4:57 is when it changed. Dave is done.

[@RicosHeadLieutenant]

Long live king rico! Ryder Power Rankings 1. Hank

[@marcpelu2558]

Binge watching these now… RIP Bosco

[@krishammond272]

It is wild how everyone is right and wrong at the same time. Dave and Dan poke at him non stop, get the reaction they want, and then are shocked about him reacting. But Rico does act crazy and like a baby a bunch too.

[@Closeoutgawd]

Dave is right Rico is turning into a crazy baby damn SMH RICO

[@Carlbismarck]

36:17 in…..picks discussion starts.

[@Brandon-hf6zw]

No Neck Bosco.

[@limuemu5307]

Damn. Big cat with the move back to Chicago bomb. That’s huge.

[@Ordzo88]

He's always said it tbh

[@limuemu5307]

@@Ordzo88 ya I figured he has now that I think of it

[@andrewboyce7268]

It won't be anytime soon though. It's his home.

[@culkin_maculcy2445]

I think Dave needs to just tell Rico to his face that he wasn’t hired because he’s talented, he was hired because he’s crazy and flies off the handle at anything. Rico talking in sports metaphors all the time is also getting really old…

[@stoolposter5768]

Rico is a heel who wants to be beloved like a babyface.

[@topsmoke8342]

This trio is gold you better not get rid of Rico

[@ryansmith144]

The Rico baby thing is just played out at this point 🙄

[@stephengreen7168]

This was long overdue

[@petermcjigglepants5012]

Tweeting at Ohio tate out of the blue when you don’t know each other calling him a heavy hitter is not playful

[@chrisbryan89]

The patience Dave has with this guy is incredible. The amount of entitlement. He would have been gone multiple times over in any other professional company.