Episode 12: The Finale - Oscar's Recap, Paddle Pod Preview, Sponsors, and Benched Bits
From Worst Friends Paddle Pod by Tim Barnum
March 23, 2026 · 1h 29m
About this episode
The episode concludes the season with an Oscars recap, a preview of upcoming content, and a discussion of episode ideas that didn't make the cut.
The guys have reached the triumphant conclusion to what many people are saying is the best Irish-themed movie podcast ever, maybe second after Lincoln. Fresh off their predictions that saw Tim lighting fire to his Oscar's bracket before flushing it down the toilet on Instagram Live, the guys talk about what winners they saw coming and what left them leaning back in their office chairs inhaling poison gas. Tim then gives us a preview of what we can expect this year on the paddle pod as he continues to take an alternative approach to the sport, something he's calling Project: Sail Mary. The guys then send some love to all of their sponsors this season, before talking through some bits and episode ideas they just couldn't find the testosterone to pull off. Other questions answered: For real though, how badass is the original Robocop? Has Bob been listening? Did E.T. listen far enough to hear us name a segment "I ain't goin!"? Did E.T. then listen past that to learn we changed it to the "Bishop Bullwinkle 'To the naw naw"? Will the next Bob Dylan biopic end with a mid credits stinger where we see a shimmering white glove enter the corner of the frame and a very high pitched voice…
People in this episode
Host: Tim Barnum
Topics covered
- Oscars recap
- Paddle Pod preview
- sponsorship appreciation
- episode ideas
- Irish-themed movies
Keywords
- Oscars
- Paddle Pod
- sponsors
- Irish-themed movies
- Robocop
Sponsors
Shi-Pants Underwear, Dutch Luggage, Oh Oh You're Bad B
More episodes of Worst Friends Paddle Pod
- Episode 4-4: Feeling Hutthurt with a Broken Hose · June 2, 2026 · 1h 18m
- Episode 4-3: Paddling with Yonder Brethren · May 23, 2026 · 1h 11m
- Episode 4-2: The Particulars of Planning a Paddle · April 27, 2026 · 1h 6m
- Episode 4-1: The Paddle Pod Returns! · April 10, 2026 · 1h 0m
- Episode 11: Worst Friends in Irish Movies - A Saint Patrick's Day Special! · March 17, 2026 · 32 min
- Episode 10: The Movies That Bind Us · March 11, 2026 · 1h 29m
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Worst Friends Paddle Pod podcast page.