Transition: Spiegel, Harris to meet in Tecmo Super Bowl showdown Thursday
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The Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show kicks off with a lively studio banter centered on hygiene, kink culture, and the evolving workplace environment, setting a playful tone before diving into major announcements. The hosts reveal their long-awaited Tecmo Super Bowl showdown—set for the next day during the Cubs game—where Marshall Harris and Herb Spiegel will face off in a best-of-three series with alternating team picks and controllers. The episode explores the cultural significance of Tecmo Super Bowl as the first officially licensed NFL game with both authentic teams and players, including a fun anecdote about John Dowd being featured in the game as a stand-in for Barry Bonds, inspired by the real-life Dowd Report. The hosts reflect on nostalgia, the rise of esports, and how video games have evolved from childhood pastimes to legitimate careers, highlighting DePaul’s new sports gaming lab as a symbol of this shift. The conversation then pivots to the NFL Draft, with a call from Bears coach Dave Wanstead discussing prospects like Cade McDonald, TJ Parker, and Monroe Freeling, while the hosts express excitement for the upcoming draft coverage. The show closes with a promise of live coverage on Twitch and YouTube, including a special post-Cubs draft show with live analysis and guest appearances.
The Tecmo Super Bowl rematch between Marshall Harris and Herb Spiegel is set for the next day during the Cubs game, featuring a best-of-three format with alternating team picks.
Tecmo Super Bowl was groundbreaking as the first officially licensed NFL video game with both authentic teams and player likenesses, a milestone in sports gaming history.
The hosts reflect on how video games have evolved from childhood hobbies to professional careers, with DePaul’s new sports gaming lab symbolizing this cultural shift.
The NFL Draft is a major focus, with coach Dave Wanstead calling in to discuss key prospects like Cade McDonald, TJ Parker, and Monroe Freeling.
Live draft coverage will be available on Twitch, YouTube, and 104.3 The Score, with special segments hosted by Carmy V, Rami, and Big Ant.
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Studio Banter: Hygiene, Kink, and the Modern Workplace
The hosts open with lighthearted banter about personal hygiene, kink culture, and the transformation of downtown office spaces, setting a playful and irreverent tone for the episode.
Announcing the Tecmo Super Bowl Showdown
“Tomorrow at 2 o'clock during the Cubs game, we will be streaming on both Twitch and YouTube as Marshall and I play our long-awaited Tecmo Super Bowl matchup.”
The Legacy of Tecmo Super Bowl
“The Tecmo Super Bowl is the first game that both the Players Association and the league had licensed it. So in previous games, you had teams that were right, but the players were off.”
From Nostalgia to Careers: The Rise of Esports
“You go on and see how these people making millions of dollars, hundreds of thousands of dollars a month twitching video games. And little did you know when you were taking the arrogant strain of cannabis that this would become a job for people.”
NFL Draft Focus: Coach Dave Wanstead Calls In
“I like him. I'm not big on these one-year starter guys. I get a little nervous. But he's worked into the rotation there, and I know they substitute a lot and on and on and on.”
“You go on and see how these people making millions of dollars, hundreds of thousands of dollars a month twitching video games. And little did you know when you were taking the arrogant strain of cannabis that this would become a job for people.”
“Tomorrow at 2 o'clock during the Cubs game, we will be streaming on both Twitch and YouTube as Marshall and I play our long-awaited Tecmo Super Bowl matchup.”
“The Tecmo Super Bowl is the first game that both the Players Association and the league had licensed it. So in previous games, you had teams that were right, but the players were off.”
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Herb Spiegel
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Marshall Harris
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Tecmo Super Bowl
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Dave Wanstead
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John Dowd
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Twitch
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Shota Imanaga
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YouTube
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Cade McDonald
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DePaul University
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