<![CDATA[The Hack Box]]>The Hack Box is your weekly dose of lukewarm takes, bad opinions, and occasionally good points. We cover sports, movies, TV, superheroes, music, and whatever else five guys pushing thirty care about this week. Subscribe, Tune in, Agree, Disagree, and Repeat.

]]>https://thehackbox.riverside.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:04:48 GMTMon, 11 May 2026 02:34:59 GMT60The Hack Box<p>The Hack Box is your weekly dose of lukewarm takes, bad opinions, and occasionally good points. We cover sports, movies, TV, superheroes, music, and whatever else five guys pushing thirty care about this week. Subscribe, Tune in, Agree, Disagree, and Repeat.</p>episodicThe Hack Boxjahirdj28@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[EP 105: Peanut butter on Pizza?]]>This week, the guys debate Seltzers & Beer, and the group’s own athleticism. Brev tells us how he really feels about condiments on pizza before the discussion of whether Justin Herbert is an elite QB takes over. Who’s currently better than Herbert, how many elite QBs are there. All that and more on Episode 105.

(00:00) Seltzers, Beer, and Tequila 

(02:31) Boston Bar hopping

(05:22) Realistic expectations for the Colts

(11:34) The group’s Athleticism 

(20:07) Most hated player that left your team

(25:27) Linemen drip

(29:13) How Brev really feels

(29:52) Condiments on Pizza

(38:11) Who’s better than Herbert?

(45:40) Current Elite QBs

(58:12) Herbert V Caleb Williams

(01:02:00) Quitter talk

(01:04:00) Dyl’s Hack of the Week

]]>431793b3-8e62-4c6b-a977-d9b57680ec57Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:48:14 GMT<p>This week, the guys debate Seltzers &amp; Beer, and the group’s own athleticism. Brev tells us how he really feels about condiments on pizza before the discussion of whether Justin Herbert is an elite QB takes over. Who’s currently better than Herbert, how many elite QBs are there. All that and more on Episode 105.</p><p></p><p>(00:00) Seltzers, Beer, and Tequila </p><p>(02:31) Boston Bar hopping</p><p>(05:22) Realistic expectations for the Colts</p><p>(11:34) The group’s Athleticism </p><p>(20:07) Most hated player that left your team</p><p>(25:27) Linemen drip</p><p>(29:13) How Brev really feels</p><p>(29:52) Condiments on Pizza</p><p>(38:11) Who’s better than Herbert?</p><p>(45:40) Current Elite QBs</p><p>(58:12) Herbert V Caleb Williams</p><p>(01:02:00) Quitter talk</p><p>(01:04:00) Dyl’s Hack of the Week</p>no01:06:381105EP 105: Peanut butter on Pizza?full<![CDATA[EP. 104: What's victim weight?]]>This week, the guys react to the Myles Garrett trade, debate the best and worst sports venues, and the proper etiquette for fandom merch. They talk about The Kevin Hart Roast and The Boys spark some opinions, and Mas tells us How he Really Feels about the SF Giants. All that and more on episode 104.

(00:00) Myles Garrett Trade

(02:21) Best/Worst/Dream Sports Venues

(18:45) Victim weight?

(22:41) Winning Franchises

(28:52) Best NFL Celebrator 

(32:43) Comparison of evolution of sports 

(37:55) Which sport has the best celebrations?

(42:43) How you really feel MAS?

(44:09) Appropriate Fandom gear

(50:54) Worst sports breaking news 

(56:07) Kevin Hart Roast

(59:29) The Boys

(01:12:17) Current Movies 

(01:15:30) Josh’s HACK of the Week

]]>2d79bc0c-73eb-47ca-917c-6497d76c7005Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:14:37 GMT<p>This week, the guys react to the Myles Garrett trade, debate the best and worst sports venues, and the proper etiquette for fandom merch. They talk about The Kevin Hart Roast and The Boys spark some opinions, and Mas tells us How he Really Feels about the SF Giants. All that and more on episode 104.</p><p></p><p></p><p>(00:00) Myles Garrett Trade</p><p>(02:21) Best/Worst/Dream Sports Venues</p><p>(18:45) Victim weight?</p><p>(22:41) Winning Franchises</p><p>(28:52) Best NFL Celebrator </p><p>(32:43) Comparison of evolution of sports </p><p>(37:55) Which sport has the best celebrations?</p><p>(42:43) How you really feel MAS?</p><p>(44:09) Appropriate Fandom gear</p><p>(50:54) Worst sports breaking news </p><p>(56:07) Kevin Hart Roast</p><p>(59:29) The Boys</p><p>(01:12:17) Current Movies </p><p>(01:15:30) Josh’s HACK of the Week</p>no01:16:191104EP. 104: What's victim weight?full<![CDATA[EP. 103: Is Jalen Brunson the greatest Knickerbocker ever?]]>On episode 103 of The Hack Box, the guys react to the Knicks vs Cavs series, debate the ethics of sports betting, and Donyai almost crashes over Jalen Brown. Is Jalen Brunson the greatest Knickerbocker ever, NFL talk gets heated, and somehow COVID becomes the topic of the night. Much more is discussed on this week’s episode.

(00:00) Knicks v Cavs reaction 

(03:21) Dyl’s Filipino jersey collection 

(04:25) Ethics on Sports Betting in the sports world 

(08:45) Is Stephen A Sell out?

(12:04) Jaylen Brown streaming

(23:53) NBA award reactions 

(26:01) Jalen Brunson all time Knickerbocker 

(28:21) Melo v Melo

(32:04) Foul Baiting II

(36:59) Some more playoff talk 

(39:11) NFL expectations 

(43:05) Best Receiving core in NFL

(53:00) NFL QB talk

(01:00:00) COVID

(01:07:00) Don’s Hack of the Week 

]]>b3bf80e8-cbe9-4c9d-9407-789bc74ca550Fri, 29 May 2026 03:23:41 GMT<p>On episode 103 of The Hack Box, the guys react to the Knicks vs Cavs series, debate the ethics of sports betting, and Donyai almost crashes over Jalen Brown. Is Jalen Brunson the greatest Knickerbocker ever, NFL talk gets heated, and somehow COVID becomes the topic of the night. Much more is discussed on this week’s episode.</p><p></p><p></p><p>(00:00) Knicks v Cavs reaction </p><p>(03:21) Dyl’s Filipino jersey collection </p><p>(04:25) Ethics on Sports Betting in the sports world </p><p>(08:45) Is Stephen A Sell out?</p><p>(12:04) Jaylen Brown streaming</p><p>(23:53) NBA award reactions </p><p>(26:01) Jalen Brunson all time Knickerbocker </p><p>(28:21) Melo v Melo</p><p>(32:04) Foul Baiting II</p><p>(36:59) Some more playoff talk </p><p>(39:11) NFL expectations </p><p>(43:05) Best Receiving core in NFL</p><p>(53:00) NFL QB talk</p><p>(01:00:00) COVID</p><p>(01:07:00) Don’s Hack of the Week </p>no01:08:561103EP. 103: Is Jalen Brunson the greatest Knickerbocker ever?full<![CDATA[EP. 102: Special guest Bliss joins to discuss ICEMAN, BONDS V. BRON, and much more ]]>On this episode of The Hack Box, the guys are joined by special guest Bliss for a packed episode. They kick things off with the What Do You Want More game, then discuss their childhood crushes. They get into Drake’s Iceman album… and nobody’s impressed. Josh drops his How You Really Feel segment on the Super Bowl’s and soccer’s viewership. The guys rank the big four social media apps, and somehow Barry Bonds vs LeBron becomes the argument of the night. Mas closes it out with the Hack of the Week.

Timeline:

(00:00) Intro

(01:46) GTA 6 or Avengers Doomsday 

(04:01) Your team win a championship or take 5k

(07:18) Perfect Madden or Perfect 2k

(11:12) Batman slander

(15:15) ICEMAN talk

(16:50) Best Drake songs for new listeners

(20:09) MCU talk >Blade, Doctor Strange, Thor, F4.

(23:33) Childhood Crushes

(26:45) Bow Wow movies

(28:17) Shout out to the Tortas

(29:07) Fight Night thoughts

(32:45) Life as a Giants fan

(36:58) HOW YOU REALLY FEEL JOSH?

(46:20) Instagram Instants

(50:03) The Boys spinoffs?

(51:52) Threads vs Twitter

(53:25) Barry Bonds better player LeBron in their respective sport?

(01:07:04) HACK OF THE WEEK w MAS

]]>c89ded47-d428-4100-9d78-eb550a9cca64Tue, 19 May 2026 22:46:55 GMT<p>On this episode of The Hack Box, the guys are joined by special guest Bliss for a packed episode. They kick things off with the What Do You Want More game, then discuss their childhood crushes. They get into Drake’s Iceman album… and nobody’s impressed. Josh drops his How You Really Feel segment on the Super Bowl’s and soccer’s viewership. The guys rank the big four social media apps, and somehow Barry Bonds vs LeBron becomes the argument of the night. Mas closes it out with the Hack of the Week.</p><p></p><p>Timeline:</p><p></p><p>(00:00) Intro</p><p>(01:46) GTA 6 or Avengers Doomsday </p><p>(04:01) Your team win a championship or take 5k</p><p>(07:18) Perfect Madden or Perfect 2k</p><p>(11:12) Batman slander</p><p>(15:15) ICEMAN talk</p><p>(16:50) Best Drake songs for new listeners</p><p>(20:09) MCU talk &gt;Blade, Doctor Strange, Thor, F4.</p><p>(23:33) Childhood Crushes</p><p>(26:45) Bow Wow movies</p><p>(28:17) Shout out to the Tortas</p><p>(29:07) Fight Night thoughts</p><p>(32:45) Life as a Giants fan</p><p>(36:58) HOW YOU REALLY FEEL JOSH?</p><p>(46:20) Instagram Instants</p><p>(50:03) The Boys spinoffs?</p><p>(51:52) Threads vs Twitter</p><p>(53:25) Barry Bonds better player LeBron in their respective sport?</p><p>(01:07:04) HACK OF THE WEEK w MAS</p>yes01:28:351102EP. 102: Special guest Bliss joins to discuss ICEMAN, BONDS V. BRON, and much more full<![CDATA[EPISODE 101: DEBUT]]>On this episode of Hack Box, the guys discuss the current state of the NBA, the worse things a man can do, red flags, and much more.

Timeline:

(00:00) Coachella Lakers & NBA Playoffs

(04:00) Which sport requires the most Athleticism 

(07:53) NBA Draft Lottery Insights

(16:10) Where do Jokic and SGA rank All time?

(19:36) Is ANT top 5

(21:30) Best current SGs

(24:48) The Face of the NBA: Current Contenders

(29:25) Foul Baiting: Strategy or Unethical?

(34:25) Kobe Bryant's Legacy: Top Ten Debate

(40:25) Worse things a man can do

(46:33) Skipping as a man?

(49:15) Complaining as a man?

(51:41) Not having kids as a man?

(55:40) Red Flags

(55:45) What is pushing 30

(01:04:00) Hack of the Week: Brev

]]>8b600b79-c123-45b3-bf29-1054e755cf52Wed, 13 May 2026 03:07:04 GMT<p>On this episode of Hack Box, the guys discuss the current state of the NBA, the worse things a man can do, red flags, and much more.</p><p></p><p>Timeline:</p><p></p><p>(00:00) Coachella Lakers &amp; NBA Playoffs</p><p>(04:00) Which sport requires the most Athleticism </p><p>(07:53) NBA Draft Lottery Insights</p><p>(16:10) Where do Jokic and SGA rank All time?</p><p>(19:36) Is ANT top 5</p><p>(21:30) Best current SGs</p><p>(24:48) The Face of the NBA: Current Contenders</p><p>(29:25) Foul Baiting: Strategy or Unethical?</p><p>(34:25) Kobe Bryant's Legacy: Top Ten Debate</p><p>(40:25) Worse things a man can do</p><p>(46:33) Skipping as a man?</p><p>(49:15) Complaining as a man?</p><p>(51:41) Not having kids as a man?</p><p>(55:40) Red Flags</p><p>(55:45) What is pushing 30</p><p>(01:04:00) Hack of the Week: Brev</p>no01:04:031101EPISODE 101: DEBUTfull<![CDATA[EPISODE 0: PRESEASON]]>
  • Hot/warm/cold takes (NBA playoffs, NFL offseason moves, etc.)
  • Ball Knowledge
  • “which is better” homerun walkoff or buzzer beater (@bradenbeasly2)
  • What everyone’s been watching
  • “Is it worth the hype?”
  • Current/future state of the MCU/DCU: most excited/ what’s going to break box office/flop
    • ]]>    44aa633a-470a-4258-b4a8-71184b3fa363Mon, 11 May 2026 02:59:32 GMT<ul><li>Hot/warm/cold takes (NBA playoffs, NFL offseason moves, etc.)</li><li>Ball Knowledge</li><li>“which is better” homerun walkoff or buzzer beater (@bradenbeasly2)</li><li>What everyone’s been watching</li><li>“Is it worth the hype?”</li><li>Current/future state of the MCU/DCU: most excited/ what’s going to break box office/flop</li></ul>yes01:02:041EPISODE 0: PRESEASONfull