Burnin’ Daylight
A podcast explaining and celebrating the intricacies, wisdom and humor of cowboy/ cowpuncher/ buckaroo culture. Enjoy conversations with working cowboys, authors, musicians, business leaders and hilariously offensive news and political analysis from the viewpoint of your favorite feedlot cowboy, Matt McKinley. The podcast for the working cowboy!
Episodes
July 9, 2025 • 125 mins
The All-Star break is here and things are heating up—on the field and in the booth. With Jordan off doing hero shit in flood-ravaged Texas, Matt and Jake hold it down with a deep dive into the MLB midseason madness.
They break down:
The Tigers' surprise run and why Tarek Skubal might start the ASG
The rise of Riley Greene and the defensive wizardry of Denzel Clark
Why the A’s are finally… kinda fun to watch?
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July 2, 2025 • 146 mins
We’re at the halfway mark of the MLB season, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape—or fall apart, depending on your team. On this episode of Burnin’ Daylight Sports, we break down the hottest storylines, standout performers, and teams in freefall as we head into July.
🔥 Topics covered:
🐅 Why the Tigers might be the most complete team in baseball
💰 The Dodgers are a Death Star—and Shohei’s back on the moun...
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June 26, 2025 • 87 mins
I don’t know if Trump fixed the Middle East… but it’s been three whole days since anyone launched a holy war. That’s gotta count for something.
Join me (Matt McKinley), Aaron, Rob, and Tim as we recap one of the most chaotic weeks in recent geopolitical history with all the grace of a softball team that hasn’t played in eight years. Israel’s blowing up Iranian nuclear sites, Trump’s mashing Diet Coke buttons, Rob’s getting pegged ...
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June 18, 2025 • 91 mins
Matt, Jake, and Jordan are back with a jam-packed week of baseball chaos—headlined by the Red Sox deciding to light their franchise on fire by shipping Rafael Devers to San Francisco for... reasons?
We break it all down:
Boston’s Devers trade meltdown and what the hell they're doing
Oakland’s hot/cold streaks, Mason Miller trade rumors, and Vegas tax advantages
AL Central: Tigers leading the charge, Royals scrapin...
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Baseball may be in its dog days, but there's nothing lazy about this episode. I sat down with the crew to break down the latest from around the MLB — from injury bugs and trade deadline buzz to wild division races and why Denzel Clarke is basically Spider-Man in cleats.
We get into:
Clarke's circus catches and growing case for AL Rookie of the Year
Jacob Wilson’s insane contact rate and why he’s quietly elite
Why ...
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June 5, 2025 • 74 mins
It’s just me and Aaron tonight, and we’re coming in hot with a full-blown firestorm of dark humor, uncomfortable truths, and wildly irresponsible takes. If you came here for nuance... well, buckle up anyway.
We talk:
Gaza, Israel, and the fine art of bombing civilians
Trump as the 1996 Rockies: all offense, no defense, zero improvement
Why the A’s and Rockies are slowly killing our baseball joy
Jack Wilson’s...
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June 4, 2025 • 151 mins
We’re breaking it down as the dog days of summer hit hard—bullpens are imploding, bats are cooling off, and the injury list reads like a casualty report. The A’s are deep in a funk, the Tigers are cooking, and Aaron Judge is putting together one of the best right-handed seasons of all time.
I talk Denzel Clark’s Spider-Man catches, Cal Raleigh’s overlooked monster year, and Pete Crow-Armstrong playing gold glove defense with West ...
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May 28, 2025 • 107 mins
🔥 Baseball fans, you don’t wanna miss this.
The A’s finally break their 11-game losing streak — but Mason Miller’s command issues and the bullpen disasters keep piling up. Meanwhile, Tarik Skubal is out here looking like a Cy Young monster, throwing 102 MPH in the ninth.
We cover all the biggest stories:
⚾ Jack Caglione crushing AAA bombs
⚾ Acuña Jr. smashing first-pitch homers like he never left
⚾ Juan Soto catching heat from m...
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May 21, 2025 • 99 mins
Baseball’s winding down, cattle are shipping soon, and I finally had a minute to sit down and unload. This week, we’re covering everything from betting with AI to Trump’s first 100 days (again), and why Hillary Clinton might’ve been executed at Gitmo...twice.
It’s a wild ride that includes:
My totally professional thoughts on autism, veterinarians, and chatGPT as a gambling addict
The A’s playing in a triple-A park whil...
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May 14, 2025 • 121 mins
The Colorado Rockies are on pace for a historic meltdown—and honestly, it’s the most fun we’ve had watching them in years.
On this episode of Burnin’ Daylight Sports, I’m joined by Eric Winkler and Jake Rehnquist to break down the Rockies’ total collapse, the 21-0 disasterclass against the Padres, Bud Black’s firing, and why 130 losses might be the only way forward.
We also get into:
Jacob Wilson vs. Tarik Skubal: Who racks ...
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May 7, 2025 • 54 mins
It’s a solo mission this week on Burnin' Daylight Sports as I (Matt McKinley) break down another wild week of baseball. We’re talking everything from late-inning heartbreaks to offensive coordinators in baseball (yeah, you read that right). The A’s drop a gut-punch to the Mariners, the Tigers keep rolling, and the Royals are heating up. Plus, I dive into:
MLB scores & recaps (A’s, Mariners, Dodgers, Yankees & more)
Why t...
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April 30, 2025 • 136 mins
On this episode of Burnin’ Daylight Sports, me, Jake, and Eric go deep into the MLB season as we round the corner past the 30-game mark. We break down the wild division races, how the Rockies might be chasing a historic collapse, and why the A’s are way more fun than they should be. We also recap the NFL Draft, talk walk-offs, superstitions, and drop our favorite walk-up songs. Plus, we launch our newest merch idea: “Baseball Is fo...
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April 30, 2025 • 136 mins
On this episode of Burnin’ Daylight Sports, me, Jake, and Eric go deep into the MLB season as we round the corner past the 30-game mark. We break down the wild division races, how the Rockies might be chasing a historic collapse, and why the A’s are way more fun than they should be. We also recap the NFL Draft, talk walk-offs, superstitions, and drop our favorite walk-up songs. Plus, we launch our newest merch idea: “Baseball Is fo...
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April 28, 2025 • 74 mins
Howdy there, Daylight Burners – it’s Matt McKinley back in the saddle. This episode’s been brewing in my mind for a while, and like most of my best ideas, it wanders a bit but (hopefully) ties together pretty damn nicely.
We’re diving deep into the meaning of "Uva Uvam Vivendo Varia Fit" — that strange little Latin phrase you know from Lonesome Dove — and how it ties into life, California, and the way we all change by the company ...
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April 21, 2025 • 133 mins
In this episode, I’m joined by ranch bronc rider, pickup man, and all-around cowboy TeJay Fenster. We dive deep into the roots and rise of ranch bronc riding—from its roughstock origins and "beer behind the chutes" days to its emergence as a full-blown professional sport. TeJay shares stories from the road, insight into different rulebooks and associations, and the nuances of bronc riding technique, culture, and horsemanship. We ta...
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April 17, 2025 • 69 mins
This week on Death of Fun, we spiral from baseball to war crimes without spilling a drop. Matt, Aaron, Rob, and Tim dive into the most chaotic convo yet: Rockies' dumpster fire of a Fourth of July game, Lindsey Graham’s alleged alter ego, MS-13 deportation drama, Gaza, Ukraine, nukes, smallpox blankets, Jewish butt plugs, and more.
We’re not saying it’s smart — just that it’s funny. Kind of.
If you're easily offended, maybe don’t h...
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April 16, 2025 • 101 mins
⚾ The Colorado Rockies just went 32+ innings without scoring a run, and somehow that’s not the most embarrassing part of their week. We break down one of the worst starts in franchise history and why it’s officially time to stop giving them energy.
🔥 Meanwhile, the Oakland A’s (aka the Sacramento Layover) are mashing baseballs, the Detroit Tigers are quietly building a playoff-caliber rotation, and the Padres’ offense is on fire....
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April 9, 2025 • 95 mins
Baseball is back, and so are we! This week, me, Eric, and Jake dive headfirst into the first ten games of the MLB season and break down why the NL West is looking absolutely stacked (except for the Rockies—sorry, not sorry). We cover everything from breakout rookies to minor league mascots with the best (and worst) logos in baseball. Tim Tawa’s rise from Reno to the show gets some love, we clown on bad branding, and I officially de...
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April 2, 2025 • 135 mins
Baseball is back, and we’re coming in hot. Matt McKinley, Jordan Winkler, and Jake Renquist break down everything you need to know to kick off the 2025 MLB season.
We’re talking early betting trends, rotation surprises, wild predictions, and why everyone’s suddenly swinging torpedo bats. If you're wondering who’s winning the AL Central, if Shohei will pitch, or if Bobby Witt Jr. is the real MVP — this episode’s for you.
In this epi...
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March 20, 2025 • 98 mins
March Madness is here, and if you’re looking for expert analysis… well, you’re in the wrong place. Join Matt McKinley, Eric Winkler, and Jake Rehnquist as we break down the tournament, roast our own betting skills, and make picks that are almost guaranteed to go wrong.
🚨 What’s inside this episode?
✅ Hot takes on March Madness upsets & Final Four predictions
✅ Debating whether CSU can survive the first round
✅ Why none of us ca...
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