"That opens a can of anacondas." Is Donald Trump using the Men's National Team as a political pawn? Is it all in the hips? Are the Polls going to come back in Zaslow's favor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Beabadoobee." Current ESPN Deportes analyst and former USMNT striker Herculez Gomez stops by to talk World Cup and explain why tonight's match is indeed the biggest ever played by the United States. Plus, WHO officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Corruption for good!" Chris is having a crisis of confidence about whether Erling Haaland is an attractive man, Australian fans get kicked out of a Walmart, and Giannis Antetokounmpo gives a hint about the LeBron sweepstakes. Plus, what's the most memorable number in sports? 56-game hit streak? 100 points in a game? 7 Super Bowl Rings? The crew tries to put together a Top 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The bar is f****** low." What would it actually look like to make sure Vozinha gets to use whatever accommodations he wants in Cabo Verde for the rest of time? Is Jaylen Brown always the smartest guy in the room? Is LeBron James destined to return home to Cleveland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"81, 82, 83, 84, 85... 98, 99. 100." Zaslow is old-timey sports radio angry about the Marlins manager, Clayton McCullough, taking out starter Eury Pérez after 7 innings of a Perfect Game. Was he right to do it? Plus, after the miraculous World Cup match between Argentina and Cabo Verde, we have the Top 5 Matches in 'Miami Stadium' History. And what uniform numbers does UM Football have the most famous player for? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America is about to blow out 250 candles, and while the rest of us are ready for the NFL season to kick off, Mike Ryan Ruiz is crashing the show with his eyes glued to the pitch! Mike has gone all in on the 2026 World Cup, and he’s bringing that big global energy to the studio for a very special segment: The 2026 Drip Drill World Cup Draft. We’re selecting and ranking the absolute best jerseys (or kits, if you're fancy) from the tournament. NFL, take notice. There are some bangers in soccer. But don't panic, football fans—there's plenty of NFL chatter alongside the people's game. And deep thoughts on Pepé Le Pew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is being called a 'ghoul.' So is Jeff Pearlman. It's all happening because the duo simply suggested that when Michael Strahan sat across from NFL legend Chris Johnson as he revealed his ALS diagnosis, someone should have asked about the four times higher ALS risk NFL players carry for the rest of their lives. For that matter, it's a risk CJ2K had already posted about himself. Pearlman joins Dan to defend his take that set Twitter ablaze, and the two dig into why "not the right time" always seems to be the excuse for backing away from tough questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick discuss what may or may not have happened between Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas that led to the retroactive flagrant foul and one-game suspension for AT. Can WNBA fans handle this like grownups? What are the new WNBA fans doing? How can Cathy Engelbert be better? Then, they react to the New York Liberty’s performance in the Commissioner’s Cup final. Lastly, Napheesa Collier is back at practice! Is the WNBA ready for a healthy Minnesota Lynx? 00:00 Welcome!1:15 Reactions to the Alyssa Thomas flagrant7:40 Break8:00 New York Liberty win the Commissioner’s Cup!9:30 Napheesa Collier returns to practice11:30 Juju holds himself accountable (again)11:45 Thank you! Bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"How did you feel about that?" It's the holiday weekend, and we could have some exciting news coming here to Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The master batter." Linda Cohn has announced her retirement from SportsCenter and recounts her favorite moments on ESPN, her legacy and impact on women, and the kindest messages she's received. She also gets a visit from "limited fake John Skipper." Plus, it's time for another episode of The Pitch Clock as Jordan Shusterman breaks down the Mets and Yankees flailing, the Cubs thriving, the All-Star game voting, and Hunter Goodman's ascension. And Jeremy and Chris square off in a competitive game of 162-0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Timothy Dalton?" If you love to hate, you'll get along great in Philadelphia. And Governor Josh Shapiro? He loves to hate the Celtics, and he loves to love his Philadelphia sports teams. He stops by to tap back into his days as a sports radio caller and break down the Jaylen Brown trade. Plus, what in the world was that couple doing scaling the Empire State Building? And is Dan a ghoul? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"NERD ALERT!" Amin joins the show and compares the Jaylen Brown trade directly to the Luka Doncic trade, but he also does his best to explain why Boston did it. Then, we watch some videos of Greg Cote's celebrations during the United States' victory last night. Is this the best team the United States has ever had? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"IT'S ALWAYS F*** BOSTON. PAT RILEY RUNS THIS SHOW." HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. THE CELTICS TRADED JAYLEN BROWN TO THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS FOR PAUL GEORGE AND 2 PICKS. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA. PAUL GEORGE. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. THE CELTICS. HA! F*** BOSTON, FOREVER. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edi Patterson has spent a lifetime collecting weirdos. Before unleashing Judy Gemstone into the world - one of the funniest characters of all-time - Edi explains to Dan how she grew up impersonating the unforgettable characters who filled her childhood home in Texas and realized early on that making people laugh was her life's calling. Edi also shares how six months in a hotel while creating “The Righteous Gemstones” nearly drove her mad and why the best comedy only happens when you stop being self-conscious and simply "let it rip". Edi is currently performing in her one-woman stage show called, “Playgirl”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ryan Ruiz is joined by former USMNT player Heath Pearce to react and breakdown the USMNT's round of 32 World Cup matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina. They also take a look around what has been an incredible World Cup to recap what has gone down and what is yet to come. ✅ Follow & Subscribe to Our Podcasts on Spotify & Apple Podcasts ✅ 🔊 The Dan Le Batard Show 🔊 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FuorRy... 🟣 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🔊 Le Batard & Friends Network 🔊 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZYllDN... 🟣 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🔊 Mystery Crate 🔊 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nCctQZ... 🟣 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ✅ Follow Us On Social! ✅ ☑️ The LeBatard Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lebatardshow ☑️ 📸 The LeBatard Show on Instagram: http://instagram.com/lebatardshow 📸 💥 The LeBatard Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lebatardshow 💥 🪄 The LeBatard Show on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lebatardandfriends 🪄 ✅ Subscribe! ✅ 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAIZ... 🤑 MERCH! 🤑 : https://lebatardaf.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Best Daily Sports Podcast on the Internet #lebatardshow #lebatard #thepirateship #sports #live #danlebatard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron James didn't just become the most famous athlete on Earth — he became one of its most careful, and occasionally most explosive, political voices. In the most contentious episode of our LeBron series, Dan, Amin and Izzy trace the moments that turned a basketball player into a lightning rod: The Trayvon Martin hoodie photo — and Dan's own take on it at the time, warts and all. The killing of Tamir Rice, and the "I Can't Breathe" shirt that, in the moment, didn't include his name. The ESPYs speech. The White House years, plural. The Bubble. And the legacy that's still being argued over, for better or worse. With firsthand memories from Jemele Hill and Cari Champion, plus a LeBron teammate history conveniently forgot. Homework for this episode: • "Reaction to tragic killing shows growth of LeBron" (The Miami Herald, 2012) • "Kevin Durant x LeBron James x Cari Champion" (Uninterrupted, 2018) • "Trump Attacked Black Athletes — and Paid for It in the End" (The Atlantic, 2020) • "LeBron James Doesn’t Talk About Politics Anymore" (New York, 2022) Encouraged homework for next week's season finale: • "There's Always This Year" by Hanif Abdurraqib (2025) More from "The Step Back": • Episode 1: The Chosen One (feat. Sonny Vaccaro) • Episode 2: The Decision (feat. Jim Gray) • Episode 3: I'm Coming Home (feat. Iman Shumpert) • Episode 4: LeBron Inc. (feat. Pablo Torre) • Don't miss an episode — subscribe here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm going to the movie with the old lady..." JuJu is 1% Mexico and ready for a big World Cup run, has a suggestion for movie-theater candy, and has a Top 5 TV Shows To Watch Right Now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The key is always under the mat." Jess settles some of the biggest show debates from throughout the week about donuts, forks and knives, Robin, and musical instruments before revealing she may have been part of a cyber-bullying campaign. Plus, the crew drums up enthusiasm for tonight's biggest American soccer game in... an indeterminate amount of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's a fact, Jack." Dan dry humps Jeremy. Then, because he loves us almost as much as he loves himself, Greg expands his Top 60 catchphrase list to a Top 70 and explains the perfect bacon. Also, we finally learn who dropped the donut in the commissary, and Dan CRUSHES the NBA media for avoiding discussing the punishment Kawhi Leonard should receive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Folk Boston." The Marlins just wrapped up the best month in franchise history. How? Plus, we have the potential for a truly EPIC World Cup match that includes condoms full of urine, and the crew breaks down the definition of "Sicilian Pizza." Also, Mike and Jeremy are continuing their war with the Boston Media after new accusations have been levied against them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Have you been paying attention for the last 35 minutes?" Dan and Zaslow have finally reached a conclusion: The Miami Heat are the best option for LeBron James, the Miami Heat will pursue LeBron James, and LeBron will choose the Miami Heat. Dan, Zaslow, Greg, and the Shipping Container explain why the odds are potentially in Miami's favor. Plus, we empty the file on the greatest free agent signing of all-time for the Florida Panthers, Sergei Bobrovsky, as the Panthers move on from Bob. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are on the eve of the US Men's National Team taking on Bosnia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Mike Ryan and Tom Bogert of The Athletic are here to preview the match for you. The two discuss what to expect from Bosnia as an opponent, whether any players who featured in the loss to Turkiye will have an impact tomorrow night, and what Christian Pulisic can provide after his cameo in the final game of the group stage. It's one of the biggest games in the history of the USMNT, and this is the breakdown you need to prepare yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No. Pay cut? No, no, no, no, no." Have the Celtics handled the Jaylen Brown situation disrespectfully? Did the Heat bring back a piece of a duo that combined for 100 points in a game? Plus, Jeremy's observations from yesterday's show at the end of today's show, Liam Neeson's best comedy, and The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sí." Should we be happy with the upsets in the World Cup? Is an audience or a Pulitzer more valuable? Does Will Ferrell look better naked than Dan does? What will you remember Clint Eastwood for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't wanna be the worst." What is the worst name in sports? Are Penalty Kicks the best way to decide a tie game? Is Ja Morant actually going to help the Blazers? Does Kawhi Leonard make the Raptors an immediate title contender? Can you have a cacophony of picks? Is Jeff Pearlman right to call Michael Strahan a coward? Support 'The Kyra Fund' for urgently needed research for individuals with glioblastomas: ⁠fundraise.gbmresearch.org/thekyrafund⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He hogged him." Zaslow is ready to be named the "Dad of Honor" at Las Rosas today. Dan and Jeremy get into a boxing match over the success of Sandy Alcantara amidst the Marlins' best June in team history. Mike, Chris, and Roy are excited to welcome back The Butcher, Radko Gudas, to the Florida Panthers. And Amin breaks down why LeBron James could be on the move TODAY. Support 'The Kyra Fund' for urgently needed research for individuals with glioblastomas: fundraise.gbmresearch.org/thekyrafund Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Amin, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Where there's a will, there's a new jersey." JuJu arrives with a Joker of the Day, an Aura Killer, and an update of The Polls to round it off. If you would like to donate to any of the causes mentioned on today's show, here are some links to be able to help: Project Main Street's battle for ALS research: - https://projectmainst.org/ The Kyra Fund for Glioblastoma Research: - https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Venezuelan Earthquake relief: - globalempowermentmission.org - unitedwaymiami.org - foodforthepoor.org - childrenofvenezuela.org - wck.org - directrelief.org - doctorswithoutborders.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"There's so much more they can show you." Amin has his World Cup Observations before Pablo Torre joins the crew in-studio, which just so happens to coincide with some new federal indictments AND rumors around a potential Kawhi Leonard trade. Why would the Raptors be a perfect landing spot for the NBA? Plus, LEBRON JAMES, STEPHEN CURRY, DRAYMOND GREEN, AND ANTHONY DAVIS ON ONE TEAM? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And then Meadowlark happened, and here we are!" Mr. Met created one of the funniest baseball reports imaginable. This is one you're going to have to go watch. Draymond Green is opting out of his contract amid rumors LeBron James and Anthony Davis could join him and Steph Curry in Golden State. And Amin is a HUGE fan of how the Hornets are maneuvering, but what about Tim 'The Riverboat Gambler' Connelly with the Timberwolves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'M FAKING IT!" Are Randy Scott and Gary Striewski going to go down as one of the greatest SportsCenter duos ever? Is the accordion worse than bagpipes? Did Dusty May make the right move by going to Dallas? Does thunder come before lightning? Also, Dan sends Chris on a wild goose chase for a stat he thinks he saw on an MLB broadcast over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Is Robin a superhero?" It was an incredible weekend for the World Cup, and it was only *slightly* ruined by replays calling offsides. Plus, there's a new caped crusader in Mexico who has the crew asking questions about the nature of Batman and Robin's relationship, and Dan is incredulous at a single analytics guy telling Bobby Marks that Jaylen Brown would be the 7th-best player on a team. Is he angry about the right thing? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Amin, Chris, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ryan is joined by The Bear, Chris Fallica, immediately after the first game of the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Canada and South Africa, to react to the Canadians advancing to their first-ever Round of 16 at a World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Bofana Bofana. The pair also previews the UMSNT facing off against Bosnia in San Francisco on Wednesday, Morocco and the Netherlands clashing on Monday, France meeting Sweden, the showdown between Brazil and Japan, Messi's Argentina taking on surprise Cape Verde, and all the rest of the 16 games in this stage of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL Supplemental Draft is officially canceled—and absolutely no one is shocked. The league's stance on gambling remains undefeated. Former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz joins the show to break down the latest league drama and dig deep into the fiery Brendan Sorsby debate. Then, we tackle the ultimate everyday etiquette showdown—what’s officially bad or badder: leaving your shopping cart stranded in the parking lot, or spitting your gum into a urinal? Plus, the guys lean into some peak offseason daydreaming: Which NFL player would actually dominate on a soccer pitch? AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Ethan Budowsky: https://x.com/ethanbudowsky Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Jessica Alba?" Chris is trying to close the gap on Jeremy's lead in Pitch Clock Trivia, and this week, Ethan puts them to the test with a new round of "Pitch Clock Jeopardy!" Plus, Daniel Alvarez of El Extrabase is here to break down the success of the Atlanta Braves, the MLB Trade Deadline, a potential playoff push for the Miami Marlins, and the Pitch Clock Star of the Week, Jac Caglianone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"THIS ISN'T ABOUT HELEN HUNT!" You know bout that Kevin Magnussen? The former F1 driver got into it with a NASCAR driver last weekend after driving in a race that featured former Cowboys head coach Jimmie Johnson and Stan Van Gundy. A lady in Canada nearly got into it with a bear, but managed to fight it off in an incredible video. Plus, Dave dismisses Castaway, Domonique gives us insight on CBA negotiations as a work stoppage lingers in Major League Baseball, and Jeremy made a banger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm pulling my butt cheeks apart saying, 'Tartan Army, get over here!'" You seen Toy Story 5? How 'bout that Super Girl? You get that D*** Cup? How 'bout Korn? You like that Korn? How 'bout that corn? It make your tummy hurt? You see that Caitlin Clark? How 'bout that Benny Johnson? You know 'bout that Boomer Esiason? HOW 'BOUT THAT JON DOWD? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"They would suck." When asked about Giannis, Dave Dameshek's responds with a story about his college girlfriend giving haircuts, the Nazi scourge, and a Broncos game against the Steelers. And when asked about a Heat team built around Kawhi Leonard joining Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, Zaslow has some strong takes. But what would he think about another former member of the Miami Heat who wears No. 23 and used to wear No. 6? (LeBron James. It's LeBron James.) Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Domonique Foxworth, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Because Miami, Billy Corben is joined by Miami New Times reporter Scott McLendon who wrote about former Miami Beach mayor Phil Levine's relationship with Jeffery Epstein. Plus, Camila Ball comes on the show to talk about being forcefully removed from a Miami-Dade county commission meeting during public comment with the intent on discussing local law enforcement working hand in hand with ICE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick (or Juju Miles and Olivia Krick if you are on the Olivia Miles MVP train) make their All-Star sleeper picks. Has Shakira Austin done enough with the Washington Mystics to make the All-Star roster? Will we see Janelle Salaun making the team? Next, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the week. Then, they play a new game called Arrest Her or Free Her? Juju and Trysta have to determine if certain players are robbing their teams of million-dollar contracts or if they need to be freed from their current teams. 00:00 Welcome!1:30 Trysta’s All-Star Sleeper Pick2:50 Juju’s All-Star Sleeper Pick4:17 Break4:37 DraftKings Pick of the Week5:20 Arrest or Free: Aaliyah Edwards7:20 Arrest or Free: Ezi Magbegor8:40 Arrest or Free: Ariel Atkins9:30 Arrest or Free: Monique Billings9:50 Arrest or Free: Aneesah Morrow10:00 Arrest or Free: Kahleah Copper10:20 Arrest or Free: Naz Hillmon10:40 Arrest or Free: Skylar Diggins10:50 Arrest or Free: Arike Ogunbowale11:40 Thank you! Bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We might need a buddy cop movie." It's time for JuJu Gotti's Thursday Thunder, coming off a win last week. He also has a couple of new awards to give out for this week and an update on The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Did I go to high school with you?" We're talkin' cats using the toilets, Stone Cold Steve Austin's greatest work, a scuffle in the WNBA, the move before the move for the Florida Panthers. Hey, those are cats, too! Also, what's the perfect level of fame? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You getting that dick cup?" Mike has updates on the World Cup after experiencing the joy of fútbol's global impact during his trip to Guadalajara. It's a big, beautiful world! Plus, Zas is going to a movie with his best friend (his son) tonight, a debate over the comedic stylings of Jackass, and the crew determines if they're better at being a parent, employee, spouse, or friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Radio Host Malone." Zaslow's glasses stop the show in its tracks as the chat explodes with Looks Like submissions, but we do react to the in-show BREAKING NEWS that LaMelo Ball has been traded to Minnesota to be paired with Anthony Edwards. Good move? Bad move? Combustible? Franchise changing? Sports? Plus, Pablo is the hobnobber or hobnobbers, Jaylen Brown clearly wants out, and Austin Reaves' max contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Giannis... he's on the Heat." What's the best alien movie? Is Zas improving the way he talks about a certain group of people? What recap does Jeremy have on yesterday's show? What does Mike think about the current Heat squad? Is their 2nd round pick going to be Rookie of the Year? Is he going to attract LeBron to Miami? Maybe? Yeah? No? Please? Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Domonique Foxworth, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Andre makes the best kind of crazy... the kind that makes fans out of Chris Rock and President Barack Obama.  In a conversation as wild as his comedy, Eric tells Dan how his immigrant father wanted him to become a lawyer, the moment he walked out of the LSAT to pursue his own life, and how anxiety fuels his public mayhem to the point of nearly getting himself killed filming a prank involving a Chinese finger trap (spoiler: it wasn’t on his finger). Who hasn’t put their head through a glass case doing a Chris Farley impression, right? “Little Brother” starring Eric Andre & John Cena premieres only on Netflix June 26th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Cause that would mean you're not wearing your glove. You gotta have a glove on." Jazz Chisholm was caught sucking on a Blow Pop at 2nd base during a Yankees game, but what if he were freebasing? JuJu stops by to discuss the NBA Draft, his Joker of the Day, and the Ghanian witch doctor that cursed Harry Kane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What I just said is completely untrue." Jessica is here to discuss why Becky Hammon has been forced to apologize to Jalen Brunson while other pundits have not, and Zaslow breaks the news to us: It's because she's a woman. She also tells us why Zaslow has become the face of the ugly American that loves money, and Domonique weighs in on the NFL's decision not to hold a Supplemental Draft for Brendan Sorsby. Plus, Tony has to fire his pool guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You guys heard about the invasion tonight?" A Brazilian psychic has predicted an alien invasion during the Brazil-Scotland game in Miami tonight. Are we rooting for this to happen? Plus, Jeremy joins us live from the Marlins game to tell us whether or not he was freeballin' under the kilt he wore at the Tartan Army takeover at the Marlins' game on Monday night. But most importantly, Zaslow takes a moment to send our love and condolences to David Samson after he announced the passing of his daughter, Kyra. If you feel inclined to make a memorial gift, please consider "The Kyra Fund": https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I only have so many things." How do you answer the phone? Why are they calling, send a text? If somebody answers the phone with 'yeah', does that person hate you? Does Nick Wright have that lev? Is AJ Dybantasa enough to get Domonique to go to Washington Wizards games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I work at ESPN, I ain't got no lev." Zaslow is running point today with Dan out, and he wants to know whether the Florida Panthers owe Sergei Bobrovsky the contract that will take him to the end of his career. He also walks us through his experience watching Winning Time with his younger son, a show that features a lot of sex scenes. Plus, we give Tyler Herro the proper send-off and appreciation he deserves by debating whether he would come off the bench before or after Shane Battier on an all-time Miami Heat roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's a good angle for me." JuJu feels like a broken Celtics fan because of the joy he's experienced for the Knicks and Heat recently, and he has a Top 5 List of Free Agents For The Heat to Keep an Eye On. Also, it's time for the crew to unfurl a new banner for winning the Tuesday Offseason Title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The bed's upstairs." Michelle Beadle is excited about the Giannis trade for one person and one person only: Bobby P. Mike Ryan is here to celebrate... the Brady Tkachuk trade. Is Brady better at hockey than Giannis is at basketball at this point? Also, the World Cup has Mike and Jeremy believing in humans again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't have an office." He doesn't. He stole nothing. He steals nothing. He would never. Not from Mr. Smith. BUT he does have some updates for the crew on how the whole trade saga unfolded for the Heat, Bucks, and Giannis. Plus, Amin sticks around despite his better judgment, a shoutout to Heat PR, and Chris Cote juggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You know what that means..." Jorge Sedano, Amin Elhassan, and Ernie Johnson all stop by to correct Dan's analysis for why this trade is an EARTH-SHAKING, LEAGUE-DEFINING move for the Miami Heat. Or at least they get close to that. They explain how the Heat will build the roster, how Giannis will continue to succeed through the rest of his career, and the pressure of being a basketball historian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Bring out the cocaine!" GIANNIS. ANTETOKOUNMPO. IS. ON. THE. MIAMI. HEAT. THE TRADE IS HAPPENING. SOUND THE ALARMS. (Unless you're concerned about health like Dan.) IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE IN THE STREETS. (Unless you're concerned about age like Dan.) ZAS WAS RIGHT. TONY IS SCREAMING. CHRIS IS BANGING POTS AND PANS. DOMONIQUE...IS HERE. JEREMY IS INTERVIEWING FANS OUTSIDE THE ARENA. Today's cast: Dan, Domonique, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Tony, and Zaslow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Brother of the day..." Jeremy may end up in prison if the Giannis trade ends a particular way, plus JuJu has his Hater of the Day, Joker of the Week, and Post-Show Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Mama, give me needle." Shams Charania has finally arrived in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes to issue a big report: It's the Heat or the Celtics, and Jaylen Brown is on the table. Amin is here to break down the details of the potential deals, what they mean for the future of the league, and to deliver his World Cup Observations. Plus, we learn that someone on the crew is a snake guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Did the winning feel better than the losing?" Did Dan actually take a COVID test before today's show? Is Greg going to expand his Top 65 list to 250? Did Domonique play for "a many great teams?" Is Serena Williams expecting to lose at Wimbledon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"How ya doin', little man?" Jeremy writes the descriptions. Of COURSE this was going to be the title. Tim's entire life has changed because of our Looks Like game, so we have some of our favorites to get that iconic laugh out of him. Plus, a story about Barry Bonds by the batting cage, the potential for an MLB salary cap, and Tim forgets a stat that will haunt him for the rest of his days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's your Flu Game." Dan is under the weather, but he's powering through for YOU, the audience. But not for Greg or Domonique, who are almost certainly going to get sick from being around him. This Local Hour features a HUGE trade for the Panthers, the Celtics hopping back into the race with the Heat for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and, no matter how hard a certain Shipping Container member tries, none of the red-hot Miami Marlins. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Domonique Foxworth, Roy, Jeremy, Tony, and Zaslow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in its World Cup history, the United States has advanced to the knockout stage with a game left in the group stage. Not only have they advanced, but as a result of Turkiye losing to Paraguay, the USMNT has won its group and will host a Round of 32 game in San Francisco on July 1. Mike Ryan and Chris Wittyngham are here to share their reaction to this monumental win for US Soccer and to answer the question on everyone's mind: Can the United States actually win the World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan Strauss (House of Strauss) joins the show for an "objective vibes" time-capsule ranking of the major sports. Which league has the richest storylines to dominate our attention for the next decade, and is soccer primed to overtake football? Plus, we recap a wild week in Fúbol! Gino and Mike Fuentes tell the immigrant tale of our new star Folarin Balogun. Birthright citizenship rules. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Ethan Budowsky: https://x.com/ethanbudowsky Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Because Miami, Arianne Betancourt joins Billy Corben to talk about how she was able to get her father out of Alligator Alcatraz using a...special tool. Plus, Hector Mujica comes on to explain why he had to drop out of the U.S. Congressional race in District 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick react to Caitlin Clark’s debut sneaker. The New York Liberty punch their ticket to the Commissioner’s Cup finals; will they carry this success into the postseason? How dominant will they be with a healthy Sabrina Ionescu? Should the Eastern Conference be worried? Next, the Minnesota Lynx are at the top of the league despite Napheesa Collier being out. Should she rest until the playoffs? Then, the Las Vegas Aces lose to the Dallas Wings again, and A’ja Wilson calls out the defense. Why can’t they beat Dallas? How can the Aces improve? And, Juju and Trysta have a message for the WNBA community. Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. 00:00 Welcome!0:40 Caitlin Clark reveals new show1:45 Will the Liberty find success in the postseason?3:45 Do the Lynx need Napheesa Collier?5:30 Why can’t Vegas beat Dallas?8:30 A message for WNBA community10:45 Break11:05 DraftKings Pick of the Week11:56 Thank you, bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If you asked me, 'What sports trivia are you worst at?'..." The College World Series has been ELECTRIC, so Ethan has some CWS-themed trivia for Chris and Jeremy right after they provide an update on their trivia standings. And with the Miami Marlins having the best June of anyone in MLB, Jeremy invites fellow Marlins reporter Kelly Saco to the show to explain what's changed, break down the case for the All-Star game for BOTH of their middle infielders, and the unsung heroes on the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The moment you stop growing together is the moment you start growing apart.” Dan addresses the audience regarding his relationship with Stugotz, the buoyant future of our show, and why you, the audience, is the most important part of it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm on the phone, brother. Thank you." Amin calls in from the parade to give us a live report. Audio audience, this one is for you. Plus, AEW seems to be fans of Greg Cote, Dan and Zas criticize Bradley Cooper's eye surgery, and Zaslow's bloodline continues a historic streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Who's that?" Jess joins us from the parade with a better signal than Amin, although that might be because she's standing outside an Orange Theory watching it on a TV. Also, Zaslow can't help but ask a certain question. Plus, the World Cup is healing the world, NASCAR has a huge moment ahead, and Zas shows off his own parade bona fides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Oh, Chris, this is a joke." Mike and David are diametrically opposed when it comes to ESPN's coverage of the World Cup, but David ALSO has thoughts on parades, grocery store shopping carts, and trade discussions. But if you want him to praise James Dolan, that's a horse of a different color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I came." We have a lot to get to regarding Ronaldo, Giannis Antetokounmpo updates, and Jaylen Brown and Tyler Herro, but Dan has been distracted for several hours this morning because he was reminded of the total smokeshow that is Hervé Renard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ryan and Nick Verlaney, the host of the 'London Is Blue' podcast, break down what's ahead in the second set of World Cup group stage games including the United States vs. Australia, the continued excellence of Lionel Messi, and a potential precarious situation for Cristiano Ronaldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Birbiglia makes absurdity an award-winning artform in his sleep… literally.  The comedian, writer, director, and actor shares with Dan Le Batard how he went from throwing up before shows and bombing to turning his personal experience sleepwalking through a second-story window into a critically acclaimed one-man show, movie, and bestselling book. Mike also opens up about how the discovery of a malignant tumor in his 20s pushed him to get his career started, the ongoing pressure of ambition and fatherhood, and the unexpected moment his skeptical dad finally understood him: handing out ice cream outside Carnegie Hall after a sold-out show. Mike's latest Netflix special, "The Good Life", is streaming now and subscribe to his “Working It Out” podcast. See Mike live on tour - for dates and tickets go to Birbigs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Get your personalities in order." We had a crazy day on the show, and the Polls proved it. And that's worth a toast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And that's worth a toast." Erling Haaland is an alien, right? Jess is here to talk about Brendan Sorsby, World Cup hydration breaks, shopping carts, Leeman's reaction to the Knicks winning a title, and try-hards before we determine the difference between a cheer and a toast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If we still kick the shit out of Australia, weehhegebbehhhehhh." If you have 10 Babe Ruths, do you have 1? Also, as we approach another huge game for U.S. Men's Soccer, why does most of America seem to have a problem with Alexi Lalas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"God bless his heart." How do we determine who is actually credible when it comes to breaking news? Does it change if it's about news vs. analysis? Plus, Chris Cote has revealed more of his despicable behavior, this time from INSIDE the grocery store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I didn't expect you to call me out on that." Zas and Jeremy are apoplectic with the National media as they try to will Giannis Antetokounmpo to Boston and bash not only the Heat's offer to Milwaukee, but also how good the Heat would be with a pairing of Antetokounmpo and Ade-debayo. Plus, it's time to reflect on the magisterial play of Lionel Messi. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Not intelligence." JuJu has shown up with a Joker of the Day, his Top 5 Championship Celebrations, and an update of The Polls that makes the crew realize what a great show we had today. Give it up for the internet, everybody! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I like to ride the lightning." After capturing their second title this season (don't forget that In-Season Tournament), The Kid Mero celebrates his Knicks exactly how you'd hope: with hairy shoulders, a limited fake Wemby, a truce with his wife, and internet as shaky as OG Anunoby's appearance on morning TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I mean, at some point, put a double on Putin!" Stan Van Gundy is here to answer our basketball questions but, more importantly, to bring back an old classic game: Douche or No Douche. Plus, Zaslow, Jeremy, and Tony revisit yesterday's conversation around UFC Freedom 250. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I like your watch." Do NBA reporters actually know ANYTHING about what's happening in these trade discussions amongst teams? Plus, would you be comfortable with the government policing your child's social media use? Will Greg Cote continue to expand his list of catchphrases from 65 to 75? Do you have to be naked to be a streaker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Ask her if she believes Otto Lopez should be an All-Star." Jeremy has ventured to the Post Office to ask how much a stamp costs, but he ends up in the worst scenario he could've imagined. Plus, new reports have emerged that Giannis Antetokounmpo would be open to a trade and an extension in Boston. Where does this leave the Miami Heat in their pursuit? Do people actually keep coins in their wallets? Today's Crew: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Jeremy, Tony, Chris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Step Back is back — and this time, it's personal. Or at least, it's financial. After a brief hiatus, Dan, Amin, and Izzy return with Pablo Torre to dig into his landmark 2017 ESPN feature on LeBron James — not the player chasing rings, but the architect quietly building an empire. What Phil Jackson famously dismissed as a "posse" — a word that told you everything about who was really threatened — turns out to have been a boardroom in disguise. Maverick Carter, Rich Paul, Randy Mims: ridiculed first, respected later, inevitable in hindsight. This is the episode where The Step Back steps sideways — from flashpoints to foresight — to ask how a kid from Akron turned loyalty into leverage, and a group of friends into a seat at the table that nobody wanted to give them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Killian Hayes?" The Alien may have finally left a hint for us humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I was using a VPN!" Amin is here and ready for the crew to capitulate on his Spurs takes, even if he was kind of wrong about his Spurs takes. He also saw his cousin in one of the New York celebration videos, so he's headed up for the parade! Plus, he delivers his first installment of his World Cup Observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The neighbor's rice always smells better." Did Jalen Brunson exceed every expectation set for him? Does Jaylen Brown want a team of his own? Do the Heat have enough to land Giannis? And can you tell which batting stance Chris is doing in the back row? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Red Food, that's what I'm going for." Sam Morril stops by, full of joy and totally unfunny, to celebrate his Knicks. Then, Luke Thomas is here to discuss UFC 250, the Daniel Cormier and Eric Trump deleted tweets, the insane quotes hurled by Josh Hokit at the end of his interview, and... THE FIGHTS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I can't tell exactly what the lesson is." It finally happened. Dan's beloved New York Knicks won the NBA Finals in 5 games over the San Antonio Spurs. There are 1,000,000 potential takeaways on Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama, clutch play, choking, and more, but most importantly, Tony wants to make sure we celebrate him and how right he was about the "inherently evil" Wemby. Should Jalen Brunson be the REAL face of the league? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States Men's National Team got its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign underway with a stunning 4-1 victory in Los Angeles against Paraguay, in what many are calling the greatest performance in the team's history. Nate Bukaty joins Mike Ryan to break it all down, including Folarin Balogun's brace, Christian Pulisic being subbed off at halftime, and Gio Reyna's magnificent exclamation point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victor Wembanyama had one of the most surprising performances of the Finals, and now the pressure is on the Spurs heading into Game 5. Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick break down what happened to Wemby in Game 4, hear from Wembanyama himself after the loss, and debate whether Spurs coach Mitch Johnson should have used more timeouts to stop the Knicks' momentum before it was too late. Plus: • OG Anunoby's incredible game-winning tip-in• Did Mitch Johnson get outcoached?• Can the Spurs force a Game 6?• Who is leading the Finals MVP race: Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, or someone else?• Knicks fans fighting after the game• The biggest takeaway from a wild Game 4 The Knicks are one win away from a championship, but is this series really over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Mike Babcock being welcomed back into the NHL? Apparently the Edmonton Oilers want to hire the controversial coach, but not before an investigation is conducted by the league. Also this week we discuss Carolina being one win away from the Stanley Cup, Carter Hart’s struggles and John Tortorella leaving his clothes in Raleigh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York is buzzing, the world has soccer fever, and Jonathan Zaslow is in the building! This week, Zaslow stops by to check the temperature on the NFL offseason. Actually, that's not true. Things are going so well that he’s reacting to the Knicks' improbable comeback with a wildly hot take: Trade De'Aaron Fox! Plus, we’re so swept up in World Cup mania that we’re officially rebranding the show to Fútbol América—starting with a definitive ranking of the greatest soccer haircuts in history. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Ethan Budowsky: https://x.com/ethanbudowsky Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sid Seixeiro joins the show to talk about the World Cup and Stanley Cup Final - he also gives the crew his FRAUD of the World Cup. Zas gives his Top 5 80’s cartoon villains and Dave brings up completely obscure cartoons from some time in the past. Also, Tony gives you the Top 5 storylines for UFC Freedom 250. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amin joins to give his World Cup observations after the first day of the tournament kicks off - Dave Dameshek asks the most important questions about the World Cup, who has the best flag and who has the best food. Plus, Mike Brown had some strong words back in 2024 for De’Aron Fox that got him fired - is Fox just not a winning player? Also, did Wemby skate on blame for Game 4 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew asks if you’ve ever woken up and gotten ready for work at the wrong time, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway and the USA gets ready to kick things off at “Los Angeles Stadium”. We look at the current USMNT squad to figure out who is there to root for. Plus, Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors are now swirling around Boston as things start heating up in a 3 team trade with Portland. Jaylen Brown wants you to know that his neighbors rice smells better and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Billy Corben welcomes educator Elijah Manley, who is running for Florida's Congressional District 20 seat....a gerrymandered district that is majority black that historically has had black leadership. But now, a new white candidate (who doesn't even live there) in Debbie Wasserman Schultz is also running for the seat. Also on the show, Elaine de Valle from Political Cortadito talks about a shady deal involving PortMiami's fuel depot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick react to Skylar Diggins’ callout on the Chicago Sky leadership. Is Angel Reese vindicated now? Do we buy Tyler Marsh’s response? How are the Sky adjusting without Rickea Jackson? Next, Juju gives us the boots on the ground report of what really happened when Sydney Johnson was escorted off the court by police. Caitlin Clark hits the game-winner against the Mystics. What went wrong for the Mystics? Then, they discuss if Olivia Miles is the MVP candidate from the Minnesota Lynx. Is she the best point guard playing right now? Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Chapters00:00 Welcome!0:45 Skylar Diggins calls out Chicago4:20 Mystics HC escorted off the court6:25 Caitlin Clark hits game-winner7:30 Is Olivia Miles the best PG right now?9:53 Break10:13 DraftKings Pick of the Week11:35 Thank you, bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That tip was no regular tip." JuJu joins us to deliver his picks for Thursday Thunder, tell us why OG Anunoby may be the best Knick ever, give us his Top 5 Chokes In Sports History list, and reveal the answers to today's polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Linoleum foreheads. That's what I'm looking at right now." We have been burying the lede all day today: Dan Le Batard jinxed the San Antonio Spurs with a single text to Michelle Beadle in the second quarter. But even more impactful on the outcome was Wu-Tang Clan's halftime performance. Our second Wu-Tang member of the day, Raekwon, joins us to discuss how electric performing at halftime before the greatest comeback in NBA history was. Plus, it's another episode of the Pitch Clock featuring our monthly visit with Adnan Virk and a game of Who He Play For (in 2005). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Nobody can say much except 'I can't believe it.' We're gonna have to figure out something else to say eventually." How did Hank Azaria end up in the ceiling at Madison Square Garden with Aaron Judge, while his friends ended up in the great seats that he bought for them? He joins us and tells the story before Method Man tags along and reveals whether it was hard to perform at halftime with the Knicks down 27. Plus, do the monks have an offensive bag? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The incline is not nearly enough for a 65 incher." David Samson claims to have known the New York Knicks would come back from their 27-point halftime deficit because he and the people in his section were discussing field-goal percentages. Would Giannis Antetokounmpo rank as a Top 5 player in Heat history based on skill? Why is Chris Cote covered in mud? You guys have ranch?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You dumb dumbies. You stupid ass." We witnessed the greatest comeback in sports history yesterday, and Dan can not wait to talk about it. The San Francisco Giants were down by eight runs in the bottom of the 8th and won on a walk-off grand slam. Oh, and the New York Knicks came back from down 29 against the San Antonio Spurs to win Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“To start stand-up you have to be a little dumb, a little self-centered, and arrogant enough to think, ‘Everybody’s gotta hear what I have to say.’” Beth Stelling has turned anxiety, insecurity, and chaos into some of the sharpest comedy around. But before the Netflix specials and sold-out crowds, she was surviving on bagels, drink tickets, and pure stubbornness. Beth joins Dan to talk about growing up in Ohio, navigating a childhood shaped by instability, and why stand-up appealed to her need for control. She also opens up about sexism in comedy, the moments she nearly quit, and gives one of the most honest explanations of comedy you'll ever hear. Beth's new special, “We’re Looking For People Who Do Huge Numbers On Social Media” is available now on YouTube. Go to BethStelling.com for dates, tickets & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Say Qatar." The crew tries to pronounce countries and their different names, and it goes about as well as you'd expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Rome says, 'Rack 'em'?" Tony is across the street at the new FIFA fan zone with all his fans as Jess joins the crew to discuss the Brendan Sorsby news and how it's uniting America, how she and Leeman are feeling about the Knicks and their "must-win game", and to introduce Dan to the wonder of Buc-ee's. Plus, Greg Cote loves himself some motels, but not as much as he loves him some him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Who dinged?" Does David Jacoby hate Victor Wembanyama? Did Wemby assault Jalen Brunson? Are Wemby's elbows always high? Are Knicks fans acting like losers and cowards? Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pretty good? Are the flames continuing to rise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's blue." We have an incredible Stanley Cup and NBA Finals unfolding, but some other stories across sports have the crew mesmerized. Also, are the Finals "over" tonight regardless of who wins? And Stephen A. Smith seemingly missed the opportunity to do anything legitimate around his newfound feud with Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Celebrate him? When I walked by him, he muttered under his breath, 'I am the one who knocks.'" The Sun-Sentinel laid off an all-time legend in this market, and Greg Cote's longtime rival, Dave Hyde. Dave is one of the best writers to ever do it here in South Florida. He joins the show for the first time to discuss the end of his time writing, what it was like to spend a career meeting excellence, why he's making today a good day, and to tip his cap to Greg, the man who officially won their head-to-head career matchup. 'Who won?' Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That brother was asleep." Amin reacts to Stephen A. Smith's response to Donald Trump on First Take before JuJu updates the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are just two days away from the kick-off of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Mike Ryan and Master Tesfatsion are here to get you ready for the first week of action, as they go match-by-match to preview Matchday 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Not one of. THE most corrupt sporting government ever." Before we get to Morally Abhorrent, the World Cup is two days away, but our crew explains why they are finding it so difficult to get excited about the tournament, given the current circumstances in the United States of America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I've listened to your podcasts, and you're an enormous dork." Another fellow New York Knicks fan of Dan's, Adam Pally, joins the show to answer all of our important questions about last night's Game 3, including whether in a New York riot if the first thing a rioter will use is the barricade, and if he were to drink his own urine, would he rather it be warm or on the rocks? Plus, Dan and the crew discuss Donald Trump's presence at last night's game and Adam Silver's response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And now my daughter says it." Our San Antonio Spurs correspondent, Michelle Beadle, joins us in celebration after the Spurs got back in the series with a win at Madison Square Garden in Game 3 of the NBA Finals over the New York Knicks. Has anybody ever referred to her as "The 5th Beadle"? Then, Greg Cote reveals his Nos. 16 and 15 on his Catchphrase Countdown, which may turn into a Top 75, before we discuss the decision that came down yesterday that ruled Brendan Sorsby eligible to play despite committing a crime that cost Pete Rose his entire livelihood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"There's a guy beating another guy...with a BUS STOP SIGN!" The vibes turned fast last night after Dan's New York Knicks dropped Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs. Mike Brown is blaming the officials, Dan is questioning Jalen Brunson, Zaslow has been wrong about every game in this series, and Amin is mad at DJ Khaled and his Carlos Boozer hair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Every-ting." Zaslow thought there was nothing to watch over the weekend because of no NBA Finals or Stanley Cup games, but JuJu has a Top 5 to show him he was sorely mistaken. He ALSO has a Joker of the Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You know about that Steven Spielberg?" The New York Times interviewed Scott Pelley as journalism slowly dies, Wemby is about to face the most pressure that he EVER has, and are we headed back toward a day of physically purchasing a VHS or DVD of a movie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm a fan of you." Joe Posnanski traveled from sporting event to sporting event in search of the deepest fandom at the heart of sports. Mike Schur was also there. They join the show to discuss their 8-hour stint at Buffalo Wild Wings and their trip to Fairbanks, Alaska, as Dan badgers them with his typical combative attitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'I'm gonna stick it right up your urethra!" Is Mitch Marner leading the charge in a big moment for dudes named Mitch? Has KAT already altered his legacy? Why won't the bartender just take your drink order right away? Did Chris Cote ruin popcorn? Did Jeremy really have to correct Dan about a random at-bat? Did Suge Knight hold Vanilla Ice over a railing? And on a more serious note, Amin pays tribute to NBA greats Stacey King and Rick Adelman after they passed away over the last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Is it called 82?" Dan, decked out in his Knicks gear from head to toe, is ready to fly BACK to New York tonight to party in the streets with his fellow Knicks fans, but will he be able to do it without being stopped and asked about his recent viral moment? The crew breaks down the ending of Game 2, what to expect tonight, how Donald Trump's presence will influence things, and why Wemby looks gassed. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Amin, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Stanley Cup Final is even at a game apiece after the Carolina Hurricanes' epic overtime win in Game 2 over the Vegas Golden Knights. Roy, David, Rose, and Ethan are here to break down what they have seen in The Final so far and what to expect from the rest of this series. They also discuss Dylan Larkin's request for a trade out of Detroit, upcoming changes to the NHL's All-Star weekend format, and Jon Cooper winning the Jack Adams Award over Lindy Ruff. Then, Nick Alberga of Leafs Morning Take joins the show to discuss what promises to be a critical offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs, before the gang discusses episodes six and seven of Off Campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remember Witty? He's back! Mike Ryan and Chris Wittyngham are reunited to preview the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and their expertise will get you ready with everything you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Brie is good in an omelet." Tony dons a robe and a hat to give graduation advice, Dameshek rails against the standard rules of society, and Zaslow gets excited over a new blockbuster movie but has the wrong name on the brain. Plus, Jeremy Sochan inspires a new song by Jeremy Tache. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Cote Shines In Shootout." Tony breaks out the telestrator to break down Mike Ryan's basketball game from last night, which is a mix between Fergie and Jesus. He also has his Top 5 Things To Look Forward To In Tonight's Game, Dameshek claims kickball is overrated, and Zaslow rejects the idea that you need to know math. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"WE CLAW WITH OUR FINGERNAILS!" Did our show play a key part in making sure Michael Yormark will not end up as the University of Miami's Athletic Director? Does Carolina steal its team names from Florida? Is Any Given Sunday a good movie? Should we be happy the Hurricanes won in last night's game even when rooting against them? Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick are joined by Producer Jess to start some trade rumors. Should Alanna Smith leave Dallas if she is not a starter? Would Odyssey Sims do better somewhere else? Should the Aces find another center to help A'ja Wilson? Could Brittney Griner be leaving the Connecticut Sun? It's time to break down a potential mid season shakeup! Then, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Chapters:00:00 Welcome1:02 Trade Rumors: Alanna Smith4:45 Trade Rumors: Odyssey Sims7:09 Trade Rumors: Elizabeth Williams8:31 Trade Rumors: Brittney Griner10:29  BREAK10:49 DK Pick of the Week11:51 Thank you, bye!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The chat was going CRAZY." JuJu delivers an elite Thursday Thunder, shares his thoughts on Game 1, and updates The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"How could you let the guy keep the photo?" Zas has been moved emotionally by the Stanley Cup Final promos, and he's also floored by ticket prices for Game 3. Then, New York's own Alex Day joins Jeremy on The Pitch Clock for a Yankees-focused episode touching on their breakout stars, key pieces, and the struggles of their rivals. And Jeremy and Chris square off in a stolen-base-themed trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"New York City has fallen in love with this team." Dan has threatened to leave the show and fly to New York early if we can't get him a politician to discuss the potential of the city burning, but before we see if we can land one, the crew wants to introduce Dan to the new 82-0 game and play it live on the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Thank you for all of your hard work back there." Dan's peptides will kick in soon, but before they do, he's repeating the same Knicks phrases so often that the show can play 'Things-Dan-Says-About-The-Knicks-Bingo.' Plus, the crew competes over the best stats from last night's game while Zas sits in his new cuck chair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Are you guys going to join me?" Jalen Brunson hit shots down the stretch. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated the earthling, Victor Wembanyama. Josh Hart did all the little things. Dan booked a trip to New York. Game 1 of the NBA Finals was an instant classic. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brook and Robin Lopez are known as the powerhouse twins of the NBA... but they'd prefer to be thought of more as the real life Chip 'n' Dale (you know, if they were seven feet tall).As lovable and wild as they are competitive, Brook and Robin get into how they became inseparable - from an upbringing that included them being literally leashed together as kids, their brothers making them duke it out, and what it was like playing each other as they were coming up as teammates and NBA rivals. The brothers also reveal the origins of their lifelong passion for animation, what the perks of being NBA stars are for them (like attending a dream come true table read of "The Simpsons"), and how much of their lives off the court revolves around their shared love of Disney - including Brook meeting his now wife at Disney World's Animal Kingdom and buying homes at Magic Kingdom on both coasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are just over a week away from the beginning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and with it comes the return of Morally Abhorrent. To get us started, Mike Ryan is joined by Tom Bogert of The Athletic to preview the World Cup for the US Men's National Team. The boys discuss their matchups in the group, how far they think they can go, and the key players to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Fairness is a moral objective." Jessica gives us the on ramp to discuss the fall of CBS before we dive into the magic mystery of Bobby Valentine's fake mustache, the disrespect of the stolen catchphrase, and Leeman's Christmas-like feeling as the Knicks head to the Finals tonight. Plus, JuJu stops by to update the Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I didn't say it was relevant. I said it was a stat." Who has had the more impressive Playoffs between the Knicks and the Spurs? Would you panic if you woke up with 4.7 million new followers like Tim Payne? Where does the finger end and the hand begin? Thank you for all the chicken? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The eyes were so glassy from cocktail hour, I didn't know if he knew what color I was wearing." Nick Wright is sick of people thinking the Thunder were destined to be a dynasty. Are they closer to champions or closer to LaMelo Ball's Charlotte Hornets? Plus, Jeremy is sent to the whiteboard to compare the likability of the Spurs and the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I didn't trust my ability to be sultry." All he does is win: Jason Benetti fit not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, but 9 (!!!) of Greg Cote's catchphrases into last night's Detroit Tigers broadcast. Before he joins the show midway through the hour, we roll through his calls to see which ones can raise extra money for Project Main Street. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals, and Wemby's emotional reaction says everything about what this moment means.Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick break down the Spurs' incredible run, make their NBA Finals predictions, and debate who would win a potential Knicks vs Spurs showdown. Plus, Donovan Mitchell's comments about championships and "winning at life" spark a bigger conversation about legacy, happiness, and what really matters in the NBA.The crew also dives into Chet Holmgren's rough performance, SGA's response to the criticism, whether Wemby has officially separated himself from Chet, and the latest drama from the WNBA after another controversial flop goes viral. Topics: Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to the NBA Finals Wemby's emotional postgame moment Knicks vs Spurs Finals debate Donovan Mitchell's championship comments Chet Holmgren struggles under pressure SGA defends Chet Wemby vs Chet: Is there still a debate? NBA Finals predictions Viral WNBA flop controversy Who are you taking in a Knicks vs Spurs Finals matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Karma is a bee eye tee." JuJu has a Joker of the Day featuring Caitlin Clark, an update on The Polls, and some words for the Washington Nationals, seemingly for no reason. Also, Tony has a problem with his pool guy that he needs help solving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And their best player is named Wilfred." Sid Rosenberg looks like... well, REALLY purple. Like, a concerning amount of purple. I mean, a shade of purple never seen before. Purple! Then, World Cup tickets are going to be horrifyingly expensive, and while we're concerned, we're more concerned with the team Greg Cote has anointed as his team of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm a learned man." Zas and Greg are confused by one of the shirts available for purchase on lebatardaf.com, Max Kellerman has called LeBron James the 'Modern Day Muhammad Ali,' and to Dan's delight, the Rams have traded for the best pass rusher in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You've been masturbating into a tin cup." We'll get to A.J. Brown and Myles Garrett in a minute, but Sam Morril is here to share in Dan's joy over his New York Knicks getting to the NBA Finals. He discusses how his joy is ruining his comedy, the happiness sweeping across New York, and Dan's late-night texts. Also, did Greg steal one of his catchphrases from Zaslow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Beatles are litigious." We'll get to A.J. Brown and Myles Garrett in a minute, but Jason Benetti got things rolling last night on the Tigers broadcast by slipping FOUR Greg Cote catchphrases onto the air, but there is some major controversy surrounding his usage. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I need to stop saying 'my brother dot dot dot.'" Zaslow threatens to spoil the Euphoria finale, and JuJu delivers a Top 5 and updates The Polls after Tony shows the crew a ridiculous video from the world of soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And the garlic sauce..." Did you know it was The Watermelon Man's birthday? Do you love The Cracker Barrel? Do you know about that Pizza Saver? Should the 12-year-old fan who hurt Jesus Sanchez have been thrown out of the game? Will GLP-1 be banned from sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You wanna just call this a day?" After reviewing the greatest body cam footage ever featuring a one-armed woman's boss move over a police officer, Stu Holden joins the show to discuss U.S. Soccer, their potential success, and who the team should expect to step up during the World Cup. Also, Noche de Los Grandes lived up to the hype for Mike and Zas, Dan believes in robot officiating, and Jeremy learns the origin of Pilates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Dawg..." Amin is here to deliver his Weekend Observations, but Dan wants to begin by picking a fight with him over his prediction that the Thunder would beat the Spurs. Was this the Spurs passing OKC, or was this a matter of health combined with an out-of-this-world performance? Plus, Luke Kornet's LeBron moment, Jaxson Dart's statement, and the musical acts pulling out of Freedom 250. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"For a split second, the entire world was at peace." Tony's concern over 'galactic fascism' taking over the NBA is that much closer to becoming a reality as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs went into Oklahoma City and won Game 7 over the Thunder. Are we about to watch the first of 10 straight NBA Finals involving the Spurs? Is it over for everyone else? Is Chet Holmgren done in OKC? Is everyone going to be okay? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roy, David, Ethan, and Rose are still trying to figure out what happened to the Colorado Avalanche after they got swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. The guys break down what led to this stunning result, one that Rose correctly predicted. Plus, Ethan was very wrong about the Montreal Canadiens and owes an apology to the Carolina Hurricanes. Plus, Roy honors the legacy of Claude Lemieux after the stunning news of his passing. Then, Sara Civian of Bleacher Report and the Too Many Men Podcast joins the show to discuss the moral conundrum that comes with the Vegas Golden Knights making the Stanley Cup Final, how right she was about the Carolina Hurricanes, as well as her thoughts on the passing of Claude Lemieux. Finally, it's time for Roy's favorite part of the show: reacting to episodes four and five of Off Campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer joins the show to break down the Brendan Sorsby saga! Did Curt Cignetti know this was coming? Breer shares exclusive insight on NFL teams targeting Sorsby for the supplemental draft, why the NCAA is making him a "sacrificial lamb," and how an NFL agreement might just bring him straight to the banks of the Three Rivers. Ok, we made that last one up. But save us from the 43-year-old man who can't handle a pass rush! AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Ethan Budowsky: https://x.com/ethanbudowsky Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Silver just asked a question that could change the NBA forever: Should referees eventually be replaced by AI? In this episode of Alley Oop, Trysta Krick and Juju Gotti dive into one of the wildest debates in sports today. Would robot refs actually improve officiating? Would NBA fans trust artificial intelligence more than human referees? Or do sports fans secretly need refs around so they have someone to blame after every controversial call?The conversation goes everywhere from AI officiating and Adam Silver's vision for the future of basketball to OKC's flopping controversy, the Western Conference Finals showdown between the Thunder and Spurs, Victor Wembanyama's impact on the league, Luke Kornet's surprising rise, and predictions for the rest of the NBA Playoffs.Plus, the crew tackles one of the most important questions in sports entertainment: Why do fans love T-shirt cannons so much?! In this episode:• Adam Silver's AI referee debate• Should NBA refs be replaced?• OKC flopping controversy• Spurs vs Thunder predictions• Victor Wembanyama discussion• Luke Kornet's timid performance• Knicks fans being Knicks fans• T-shirt cannon power rankings• The future of NBA officiatingDo you want AI making calls in Game 7? Or are human refs part of what makes sports great? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The following hour contains mentions of suicide and depression. We encourage you to prioritize your well-being. Please feel free to step out or skip this content if you need to. If this topic brings up difficult feelings, please consider reaching out to the National Suicide Hotline by calling or texting 988. "4:55 pm at the fruit-naming factory..." Did you know the color 'orange' was named after the fruit 'orange'? And did Zas watch the best horror movie since 2020? Plus, after the tragic passing of NHL legend Claude Lemieux, the crew discusses how you never know what's going on in someone's mind, even in the brightest moments you might see on the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I know about you, snitches!" After a huge win for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the crew has come away with one big question: Can you believe the Thunder let Carter Bryant get away with barreling over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Udonis Haslem would NEVER have let that happen! Plus, should Vikings fans be worried about Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy's relationship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"In the abyss of the summer..." Zaslow, who has indeed seen the messages you've sent him about the viral cuck shower, is debating whether to surprise his wife with tickets to the Dave Matthews concert tonight and asks the crew for advice. Plus, Jeremy has observations from yesterday's show, Mario Chalmers believes the Big 3 was built around him, and we discuss the dilemma with Mike McDaniel & Tua Tagovailoa's departures from Miami. Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Jeremy, JuJu, Tony, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Because Miami, Billy Corben is joined by retired Navy commander Phil Ehr. He is currently running for United States Congress out of Florida district 28 and will try to convince Billy and the residents of the district why he deserves the vote. And James Torres, president of the Downtown Neighbors Alliance, talks about how he regrets helping Damian Pardo being elected to the city of Miami commission as both men have had a very public falling out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti gives Trysta Krick her flowers for coining Carla Leite's nickname "Baby Bird". What does Sue Bird think? Next, we want to know: how do you feel about the Portland Fire after they waived three? Then, we react to Tiffany Hayes' hot mic moment and beef with Caitlin Clark. There's more! Jose Fernandez keeps saying strange things to the media. We just want to know if Azzi Fudd is going to start! Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Game 5 is tonight!" JuJu got the biggest call of his life: Victor Wembanyama is not happy with what happened in Game 5, and he has his picks for Thursday Thunder as a result. Amin sticks around to weigh in on the contrasting reports on Giannis Antetokounmpo's likely trade destination, the New York Knicks' chances against the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs, and what the Cleveland Cavaliers should do in the wake of getting swept by the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He looks like a Crown Royal bag." Amin is back from heckling at the Sports Emmy's and he is definitely NOT mad that Pablo Torre Finds Out did not win. He is also back from New York where was outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and claims the city is not prepared for a Championship. He also has his Top 5 Things Nick Wright Looked Like at the Sports Emmy's. Then it's time for the Pitch Clock, this week featuring Joon Lee and anchored by another edition of Jeremy and Chris going head-to-head in Statpad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Unethical Hoops is Floperation for dumb people." Dan feels bad for Montreal and Canada after the Carolina Hurricanes pummeled the Canadiens to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Final. What can the NBA do about its officiating problem? Have we created a generation of children who hate Tony Brothers? Should the Stick be in the Toy Hall of Fame? And before we get to Nos. 20 and 19 on Greg's Catchphrase Countdown that may soon become a Top 61, Tony clarifies for Dan that Chris Hanson is the protagonist in the upcoming movie, PrimeTime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Send later is not for affairs. That's what Signal is for." David Samson got a naked text from Chris Cote, and it led us to a revelation that he schedules his text messages to his significant other. Did you know that you can schedule text messages? Or do you fart them into the sky as Dan does? Plus, Samson is curious about why the Los Angeles Lakers' front-office changes didn't get more attention, discusses the reaction to Tom Dundon taking over the Portland Trail Blazers, and waxes poetic with us about pitchers wearing jackets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We're doing it on a nightly basis." You want the uncomfortable questions? We got 'em right here. How much does Dan weigh? Where does he stand on foreplay? Would Dan rather have a fruit platter or $22 in quarters? Is Stugotz ever coming back? Why is his name still on the show? What is Dan and Stugotz's relationship? Yep, we went there. And the answers are all in this hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robby Hoffman wants everything and needs nothing. She’s a woman of paradoxes: a walking ball of anxiety who couldn’t care less what you think. And she’s incredibly funny. Robby takes Dan on a confessional and hilarious journey: from her deeply religious upbringing at home with nine siblings, to “earning her PhD” in children’s television, to breaking out in comedy and earning the admiration of heavy hitters like John Mulaney. She also explains how she fostered her own self-confidence despite anxiety and how she's always maintained a healthy dose of self-love. The series finale of "Hacks" airs Thursday, May 28th, at 9PM ET on HBO. Check out her podcast, “Too Far with Robby Hoffman,” her Netflix special, "Robby Hoffman: Wake Up," and visit robbyhoffman.com for tickets and tour dates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Amin and Izzy go behind the scenes of LeBron's loyalty, from Pat Riley's frustration to LeBron's Vegas hotel room and the Cavs' huddle in Game Seven. More from "The Step Back": Episode 1: The Chosen One Episode 2: The Decision Don't miss an episode — subscribe here Homework for this episode: "I'm Coming Home" by LeBron James, as told to Lee Jenkins (Sports Illustrated, 2014) - https://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers "Return of the King" by Brian Windhorst and Dave McMenamin (2018) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/return-of-the-king-lebron-james-the-cleveland-cavaliers-and-the-greatest-comeback-in-nba-history-brian-windhorst/9390251 Homework for next week's episode: "LeBron: The Sequel" by Pablo Torre (ESPN The Magazine, 2017) - https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/18686205/the-second-chapter-lebron-james-career Optional homework for next week's episode: "LeBron, Inc." by Brian Windhorst (2018) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/lebron-inc-the-making-of-a-billion-dollar-athlete-brian-windhorst/7395291 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cleveland Cavaliers are OUT… but should Kenny Atkinson really take the blame? On this episode of Alley Oop, the crew breaks down the brutal collapse by the Cavs against the New York Knicks, including the moment Cleveland completely gave up on THAT Jalen Brunson layup that had NBA fans losing their minds. Plus: Are the Knicks actually built for a Finals run? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues his MVP-level dominance Why Gregg Popovich being back in the locker room matters WAY more than people realize Is Dylan Harper the next big thing? Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet courtside steals attention at the game The coaching moments, body language, and why Bryant getting coached up became a huge talking point This episode has everything: NBA playoff drama, coaching debates, superstar performances, celebrity courtside reactions, and BIG questions about where these franchises go next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You lost confidence while getting it right." Mike and Zaslow are VERY excited for some wrestling this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If my daughter turns to me and says, 'Papa'..." Greg is a homer, Mike gets fooled by the internet, and Zas is a racist. Plus, is it okay to triple-thrust directly at your opponent in the middle of a baseball game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Now, apparently I have servants..." Would you let your partner use your toothbrush? Do more and more people have saltwater pools over chlorine? Do you wipe standing up? Then, Felix Rosenqvist just won the Indy 500, and his life has changed forever. He details how difficult this race was and how much less difficult his life has become. Also, Becky Hammond doubles down on her Jalen Brunson take, and LeBron James won't take a discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Watch your mouth before I crush those dirty ass kids in your banner." The crew learns about the 'friendly mutton chop' and a MAJOR mistake they made regarding Hamas. Yup. Hamas. Then, Victor Wembanyama seemed to send Bismack Biyombo and Mason Plumlee -- please don't forget Mason Plumlee! -- after the OKC Thunder players during a testy game. And does the New York media have a responsibility to ask Jaxson Dart tough questions about Donald Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm getting all choked up." The Vegas Golden Knights are returning to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in their nine-year franchise history, despite Mike Ryan guaranteeing before the series that the Colorado Avalanche would win the Stanley Cup. Is that a worse mistake than Dan saying Sandy Alcantara is unhittable? Plus, a Greg Cote cough for the ages, more Giannis-to-Miami trade rumors, Jason Williams going after his alma mater, and Greg Cote's eulogy of Manny "lovingly called 'Taco'" Fernandez. Today's Cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Chris, JuJu, Mike, Trysta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sweet baby James?" Mike Ryan tried Jeff Daniels' favorite sandwich over the weekend, and no matter what you think it's made of, you're going to be wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Let Hoobastank cook!" We're closing loops as Kyle Stowers joins the show to tell us what it's like to be hit in the hand by a 102 Jacob Misiorowski fastball. Then, Alex Monaco, the reporter going viral for his high-energy report after the Knicks' victory, settles the debate over whether his report was better than Jeremy's "hoisting babies" from back in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Who is Ray J?" Mike loves watching people fight each other for money, but even he struggled with the fights from over the weekend, including Johnny Manziel and Michael Beasley. Then, is the modern NBA forcing us to rethink the all-time great? And why in the world did Jaxson Dart think introducing Donald Trump at a rally was a good idea? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Once this kind of phrase gets installed in my head, I see it on the face of every child." Jason Benetti breaks out his greatest limited fake Boog Sciambi as he joins the crew to see which Greg Cote phrases he can squeeze into a broadcast. He also explains the brilliance of Jacob Misiorowski, the joy of John Sterling, and the freakishness of Shohei Ohtani. Also, Dan asks Zas how he'll ultimately view Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, or at least we think he did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Hope is one thing. Faith is another." The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals, and Dan is jubilant. The Cavaliers brought a loser mentality to their collapse, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner's trip to Cleveland brought Chris joy, and Jalen Brunson has fully cemented himself as one of the greats. Plus, did a Knicks reporter steal Jeremy's gimmick? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, JuJu, Mike, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did the refs completely lose control of this game?! Juju and Trysta react to the WILD no-call where Isaiah Hartenstein grabs Stephon Castle’s dreads and literally pulls him to the floor… and somehow NO foul gets called The crew goes OFF on NBA officiating, Hartenstein’s physical play, and whether Spurs fans should be furious after another controversial moment.But that’s just the start We also break down: Hartenstein fouling like CRAZY all game Why the Spurs still desperately need a real point guard James Harden disappearing again in a big moment Alex Caruso putting on an ALL-TIME role player performance Is Jalen Brunson the best Knick in 30 years?! Why Brunson still feels criminally underrated Can the Spurs stay healthy long enough to actually compete? From NBA playoff drama to ref controversies, Juju and Trysta bring the chaos, comedy, and hottest basketball takes on the internet Who got robbed worse — Castle or Spurs fans watching that no-call? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA Playoffs are here! All we can talk about is Wemby. So what are the football equivalents? You know, the players who were so unthinkably good they changed the game. We create the master list of players, you know, the Bo Jackson's of the NFL. (Bo is obviously on the list). And where does our good friend, Aaron Rodgers fit in on this list? Dave has thoughts. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche both entered the conference finals as heavy favorites, but both find themselves down in the series after their respective Game 1s. Roy, David, and Ethan discuss what went wrong for each team and what they need to fix to take back control of their series. Then, Rose leads the gang in a discussion of episodes two and three of the hit series Off Campus. To no surprise, Rose and Ethan remain all in, Dave is teetering, and Roy has no interest in watching the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's people who choose to just survive instead of truly live." Will you eat pizza crust if it doesn't have garlic on it? Is Tiramisu overrated? Were the Thunder physical in Game 2? Does Aaron Rodgers compare more to John Elway or Blaine Gabbert? Have you ever driven over 100 mph? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Because you never know when the last one is." Mike leads the crew as they honor Kyle Busch, a legendary NASCAR driver gone far too soon. We discuss the legacy he leaves behind as one of the great heels in the sport and the tragedy of his passing. Then, what are some of the great hate-watches of your life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Buh-duh-da-da-da-rah-rah-duh-duh-dun-dun-dun-rap-doo-bow" Yeah, we should probably get to Dan's New York Knicks winning Game 2 over the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Zaslow is offended that the crew (rightfully) accused him of being a Dave Matthews Band fan. That leads Dave to declare a Radiohead album the greatest album of all-time as the show devolves toward being unbearably white. But then, ultimately, we get to Ben Stiller and Dan's New York Knicks. Wait, where is Dan? Is he not here because he was at his team's game last night? Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Because Miami, Billy Corben talks to Florida state senate candidate Richard Lamondin as the environmental entrepreneur tries to convince potential District 38 voters why they should vote for him. Also, David Villano, editor of the Coconut Grove Spotlight talks about how the Grove is being swallowed up by the city of Miami and the county of Miami Dade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I've entered the transfer portal." Is Juju abandoning the Celtics? A Spurs player peed in a public bathroom? Dan thinks we want to hear his thoughts on Stephen Colbert? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I've never seen the show." Jessica is here to get her update from Zas on his favorite show, Euphoria. She also has thoughts on the 24-team Playoff, DTF St. Louis, Sheep Detectives, and Stephen Colbert. Then, David is back to join Jeremy for an episode of the Pitch Clock where they break down the AL vs. NL, the ascent of the Phillies, and a resurgent pitcher. And Jeremy and Chris square off in trivia that goes down to the wire... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Mmhmm." Dan invited fellow Knicks fan David Samson on the show to reminisce with him about the glory of his favorite franchise. David also fires Kenny Atkinson, explains the details of why he may have cost our show a chance at new guests, and dismisses Stefon Marbury before Dan shares the details of Mike Hawk's brother's injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You're gonna go to Buffalo with Bernie Parmalee?" Boog is working to “End ALS” through ⁠projectmainst.org⁠, and Dan is ready to put his money where his mouth is. And that is a BIG mouth. He also tells us about Jacob Misiorowski, his beautiful calves, and the credentials hanging on his door before we get to last night's game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, which was full of flopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Why did I try to TALK?" Boog Sciambi is going to join us later in the show, so Dan, Zas, and the Shipping Container work to decide which Greg Cote catchphrases to ask him to work into a broadcast. Then, we've learned that Dan is clearly a Knicks fan, and Jeremy has the evidence. Plus, did you know you can hire a beautiful woman to show up at your funeral? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A legend, point blank period. Tony Hawk brought skateboarding to the mainstream, defined the sport, and made it accessible to thousands of kids through his charity work. And, not to mention, he stars in one of the most successful gaming franchises of all time (Tony Hawk's Pro Skater). Tony takes Dan through his upbringing, from being a hyperactive kid who just needed to get his energy out, to becoming one of the best skateboarders alive when he was only a teenager. He also explains what it was like when skating fell out of vogue in the 90s and he fell on tough times… and then boomed back into popularity a few years later. Dan also gets a rundown of all Tony’s injuries over his entire career - including the worst one, a broken pelvis. They also talk about aging and finding joy in a body that doesn’t work quite the way it used to. For the latest on Tony's foundation, The Skatepark Project, and his upcoming competition, Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert, this summer in Utah, go to TonyHawk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Did the Shrimp throw the thing in your mouth?" JuJu has some strong takes on Kenny Atkinson, Chris went to hibachi for his birthday, and Mike Breen joins us to break down his premature bangulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The better question is where it ranks in life achievements." After Greg proposes a new award and Dan shares some of Jalen Brunson's numbers in the clutch, 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' champion Mina Kimes stops by. We learn about her greatest career achievements before Dan asks for her NFL expertise, and the crew forces her to go head-to-head with Jeremy in a game of 'Celebrity Pop Culture Jeopardy!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You're gonna go..." We continue the countdown of Greg's Top 50-Turned-Top 60 Catchphrases, and there are a couple of heavy hitters that miss out on the Top 20. Plus, Dan makes a prediction for the Spurs series, Zaslow may have found someone to buy him a couch, and Greg and Mike get into a scuffle over the Inter Miami supporters, to the point where we hear an all-time Greg Cote laugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm going to be the guy who experiences joy around sports..." Nick Wright, who is decidedly losing his rivalry matchups with Pablo Torre and Mina Kimes, stops by to give his take on the Cavaliers' collapse amid Dan's renewed love for sports, sparked by the Knicks' comeback. He also has some words for Stephen A. Smith and his newfound battle with Jaylen Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The best feeling the Knicks have had since..." Dan had a confusing experience watching the New York Knicks and wants to do nothing but celebrate the greatness of their unprecedented comeback and the pure joy in Madison Square Garden. Unfortunately for Dan, the rest of the crew wants to at least give a TINY BIT of blame to James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA Playoffs are getting HEATED On this episode of Alley Oop, Juju & Trysta break down whether the San Antonio Spurs are actually MORE battle-tested than the Oklahoma City Thunder heading into the Western Conference Finals. Has Victor Wembanyama faced tougher competition than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? And what does that mean for the series?Plus: who do we trust more in the East between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks? Juju & Trysta debate the Cavs vs Knicks matchup, break down Donovan Mitchell’s huge performance, and discuss whether Cade Cunningham completely disappeared at the worst possible time.We also get into: The Detroit Pistons collapse James Harden finally doing what he’s supposed to do Ausar Thompson and the growing concerns about his jump shot A'ja Wilson’s controversial lane violation Giannis Antetokounmpo’s attitude The legend of Derrick White Ale Who do YOU trust more right now — Spurs or Thunder? Knicks or Cavs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As our exclusive new series on LeBron's legacy continues, Dan, Amin and Izzy re-live the awkward silence — and alternate history — of a made-for-TV moment that altered the course of Miami sports and player empowerment forever. More from "The Step Back": Episode 1: The Chosen One Don't miss an episode — subscribe here Homework for this episode: "The Decision" (ESPN, 2010) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4 Homework for next week's episode: "I'm Coming Home" by LeBron James, as told to Lee Jenkins (Sports Illustrated, 2014) - https://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers Optional homework for next week's episode: "Return of the King" by Brian Windhorst and Dave McMenamin (2018) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/return-of-the-king-lebron-james-the-cleveland-cavaliers-and-the-greatest-comeback-in-nba-history-brian-windhorst/9390251 Encouraged homework for next month's season finale: "There's Always This Year" by Hanif Abdurraqib (2025) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/there-s-always-this-year-on-basketball-and-ascension-hanif-abdurraqib/20204172 From our guest: "Talking to GOATs: The Moments You Remember and the Stories You Never Heard" - https://www.talkingtogoats.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"PUT HIM ON A MILK CARTON!" JuJu has a compliment for one member of the Shipping Container, shares his thoughts on Wemby's win over the Thunder, and updates the Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"When does Goliath become Goliath?" Pablo has an eloquent way of articulating Victor Wembanyama's emergence as a great player in the NBA, because, of course he does. Tony tries to take him down a peg, the same way Pablo does for Oz the Mentalist in his latest episode of PTFO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What were you doing there, Dan?" We forgot one part of Dan's time angering ESPN: the time he was suspended for two days for putting up billboards throughout Cleveland after LeBron left Miami. And after Dan gives Jeremy about two seconds of Marlins updates, Bryant McKinnie joins us in the studio to discuss his efforts to support the NFL community on mental health. Check out bryantmckinnie.com for all the details of his mental health awareness event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We're going to the Finals, baby." Michelle Beadle joins the show for one question before Greg learns about Pulp Fiction, a movie he already claimed to know. Also, can you be upset if your partner is incredibly hot and wants to have a lot of sex? And Valerie has her OWN Top 10 Things Dan Did To Piss Off ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"30-foot three to tie... is in there." Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a victory over the Thunder in Oklahoma City with a truly epic performance. How did he do it? Are we hyperventilating to make him one of the greats after one great night? And how did Gwyneth Paltrow's head end up in a box? Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Chris, Jeremy, Roy, Tony, and Zaslow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I didn't return my direct boss's call for 8 months..." JuJu is going to update The Polls, but he has a Top 5 Items That Create Fanfare, Jeremy has a Top 5 Moments From His Road Trip With The Miami Marlins, and Dan delivers HIS Top 10 Moments Where HE Angered ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm not gonna sleep with you." "Wanna bet?" After diving into Dan's biggest indiscretions during his time at ESPN, Pulitzer Prize-winning Amin Elhassan joins the show for his Weekend Observations and to discuss the world around the NBA Playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's trajectory toward being an all-time great, Myles Turner's complaints about the Bucks, and what the Thunder need to do to stop Victor Wembanyama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I like watching people fight for money." Dan has a problem with the people leading cards in the fight game these days, Udonis Haslem has a problem with the way Anthony Edwards handled the end of his series against the San Antonio Spurs, and Vin Diesel has a problem with King Kong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Tell that motherf***** to retire." How is it possible that James Harden's notoriously bad Game 7 performances got worse in a blowout win? Did Jalen Duren have a historically bad postseason? And does Jaylen Brown make a good point when it comes to Stephen A. Smith being the mascot for clickbait? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't feel there's a conflict, but I will say, I'm pulling for the Dolphins." Zaslow started his Monday by receiving a devastating insult from a fellow Meadowlark employee, but at least it kept him from tooting his own horn like Troy Aikman. Also, did you know soccer fans expect their team to acknowledge them after the game? Well, the Inter Miami fans sure do. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victor Wembanyama vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a Western Conference Finals… would that become the BIGGEST NBA matchup of the next decade?! Juju and Trysta break down why a potential San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder playoff series could absolutely BREAK NBA ratings, with Wemby and SGA looking like the future faces of basketball The crew also dives into: Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup Cade’s HUGE numbers and whether Detroit is ahead of schedule Jalen Duren struggling in a rough performance Coaches completely wasting challenge calls Whether the NBA’s power has officially shifted from East to West Caitlin Clark getting called out for flopping Cameron Brink blocking Caitlin Clark and the WNBA discourse exploding online From NBA future dynasties to hilarious officiating complaints and WNBA chaos, this episode of Alley Oop is PACKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three of the four teams are set in the conference finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, so the show starts in its natural place: discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers. The Leafs fired Craig Berube and the Oilers let go of Kris Knoblauch this week, so the gang breaks down what the moves mean for each club. In between wins and losses, Roy lets Ethan have exactly three minutes to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the thrilling series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres, and the Vegas Golden Knights taking out the Anaheim Ducks to set up an exciting Western Conference final with the Colorado Avalanche. Brad Williams joins the show to discuss his Duckies and how, despite the loss to the Knights, he is still excited about the future in Orange County. Finally, the group gives their review of Episode 1 of the new Amazon Prime show, Off Campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2026 NFL schedule is here, and it's time to admit it: this is a total scam. We knew the games months ago, and "strength of schedule" is just a guess based on a season that’s already over. Yet, here we are, reading every headline just to plan our November. If we’re going to waste our time on nonsense, let’s at least make it interesting nonsense. Let's stop the schedule-shuffling and start a much weirder conversation: What if American football played by soccer’s rules? Plus, Ethan Strauss of House of Strauss stops by to give his thoughts on storylines and why we think the way we do. Don't miss it. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Host: Dave Dameshek Guest: Ethan Strauss Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite thinking the fight itself will be a mess, Zaslow is very excited for the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight on Netflix this weekend, and the gang debates what the hype around this fight says about where the fight game is going. We have a Waymo situation developing in Atlanta that leads Tony to double down on his take that, in 5-10 years, none of us will be driving. With The Boys ending this weekend, Zaslow leads the group into a discussion of shows that everybody loves and should be right up their alley, but they could not get into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Bruce Arians would not be caught dead wearing a beret."Is the Kangol the worst hat you can wear in 2026? Or is the Abe Lincoln hat worse? Tony has listened to the new Drake album, Iceman, and declares that Drizzy has won the war with '5'2" liar' Kendrick Lamar. Meanwhile, Zaslow declares that the Cleveland Cavaliers will end the Detroit Pistons tonight, and Mike Ryan says Mitch Marner may never have been the problem in Toronto, but rather the Maple Leafs themselves. Is Auston Matthews actually the most overrated of the group between him, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I have a pact with a friend. If we both live until 90, we're gonna do heroine."Last night, the silliest thing in sports took place: the NFL schedule release. Which social media team nailed their release video? The whole gang is here to tell us, while Tony tells us which games on the schedule he is most excited for. Plus, Myles Turner of the Milwaukee Bucks took some shots at Doc Rivers and Giannis Antetokounmpo on the latest episode of his podcast with Breanna Stewart. What does this say about Doc and Giannis as leaders, and where Giannis could end up in the future?Today's Cast: Zaslow, Dameshek, Chris, Roy, Tony, Mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been a while but Because Miami returns. Billy Corben talks to policy analyst Tomas Kennedy about the dangers of soccer fans from outside the country traveling to the United States for the World Cup. Florida state representative Anna Eskamani explains the gerrymandering happening in the Sunshine State. And we get to the shutting down of Alligator Alcatraz and where the money from that has gone with corporate accountability reporter Jason Garcia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I got six legs for ya. AYE. YOOOOOO." JuJu is feeling good off another win for Thursday Thunder and takes a big swing, before weighing in on the Jarrett Allen no-call from last night, handing out some show awards, and recapping the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Yeah, hold on, I'm moving the horse fart." Ron Magill is fresh into his retirement and back on our airwaves, discussing everything from horse farts to Greg Cote's stomach sounds to sloth bears, and even Dan helping ducks cross the street. He also tells us about his campaign to have the flamingo rightfully established as the state bird of Florida. Plus, the Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Chris Knoblauch, Ari Shaffir is this week's guest on South Beach Sessions, Daniil Medvedev is over it, and Zaslow has a hard time telling White Tamara how much money he spends on wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You're gonna go into battle against Nathan MacKinnon with Aho?" The gang dives into the reasons why James Harden, despite being an all-time great, is viewed so negatively by NBA fans. Is he the poster child for the NBA changing in a way that many people have not liked? What have we ever heard James Harden say other than Daryl Morey is a liar? Off of maybe the strangest livestream we've ever done last night, Mike tells us why this is the earliest in the playoffs he's known who will win the title in both the NBA and the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Save yourself the time, Dan. Just be a narcissist." Jorge Sedano has worn a robe many times in his life and joins us from Los Angeles to further the discussion on LeBron James and the reports that he feels underappreciated by the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, David Samson (also in a robe and with a chest like a dolphin) jumps in and tells us why he believes there isn't more funny in sports broadcasting, why Inside The NBA will continue even when Charles Barkley is gone, and what Stephen Ross is trying to get out of claiming Miami is unfit to host a Super Bowl. He also claims that one day we will get on planes without pilots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He's not a Miami Heat guy, he's THE Miami Heat guy." Jonathan Zaslow continues to shock us with things he has never done, this time claiming to have never worn a robe in his life. What an interesting guy that Zaslow is. De'Von Achane has signed a four-year extension with the Miami Dolphins, and the crew debates what the contract says about his fit in Miami's plans. Tony is tired of Dwyane Wade telling Heat fans to be patient, Jeremy is wearing really high socks with Charles Johnson, and Messi may have scored a hat trick, but we are not really sure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For decades, Ari Shaffir has brought the best stories in comedy to light. Coming from a deeply religious upbringing, Ari’s wild and raunchy path in comedy seems about as far away from seminary as anyone can get. Ari speaks to Dan about his time in the industry and the liberation that comedy provided him after leaving his orthodox Jewish upbringing. Ari talks about what inspired him to bring the best voices in comedy together, to tell their real stories that they couldn’t tell anywhere else. He also details his process making his stand-up special “Jew,” traveling the world honing his material (and realizing that, even after years of religious study, he got some details about the Torah wrong). And, of course, it wouldn’t be a conversation with Ari Shaffir if he and Dan didn’t take a little dive into the world of psychedelics. Ari’s special, “Jew,” is available now on Netflix and watch his hilarious live storytelling show, “The End”, from YMH Studios. Go to AriShaffir.com for podcasts, tour dates, merch, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If the New York Times can prance their ass out there and claim it, damn it, we can." Dan does not feel like our chip discussion from the last hour has been resolved, so JuJu tries to bring some clarity with his list of the best chips ever. He also rightfully claims to be a Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award winner before giving us his Joker of the Day, a Stat of the Day, and a recap of a great day of polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Jessica, do you have any incidents recently where you have gotten your fat on?" Dan has received an apology from someone he claims not to know, but the show is rather suspicious that he doesn't have Trysta's number saved. Who in Dan's life is most likely to use the word 'fumbly'? After UCF's commencement speaker was booed for discussing AI, the show delves into the fears that come with using it more and more each day. Jess also weighs in on Steve Sarkisian and Lane Kiffin's recent features in USA Today and Vanity Fair, and Dan wants to know which are the four best snacks of all time. Are pretzels cheese balls? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Houston, we have a problem." JuJu and Trysta are here to talk some NBA Playoffs, and Trysta makes two shocking revelations: she hates Victor Wembanyama, and she thinks Daryl Morey gets a bad rap because he is ugly. Does the guy that slaps you on the back and says 'hey babe, I'm gonna hit the head' give off fun guy? Plus, Dan continues not to understand why so few people in the company seem to care that Pablo Torre Finds Out won a Pulitzer Prize, and Greg Cote struggles to pick out a line from his favorite movie of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's been a minute since I read The Bible." The crew was left dumbfounded by the storytelling on last night's game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama portrayed as a conquering hero after not being suspended for what Dan called 'one of the dirtiest plays in playoff history.' Does anybody root for Goliath? If the rock hits him in the chest, do you think Goliath is going down? Did you know Rutgers offers underwater basketweaving? Does Daniel Day-Lewis need to pick a name? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm not a movie goer, I'm not a movie knower." Greg Cote knows nothing about movies, but he does assume that anybody riding a bicycle has been racking up DUIs. Does that mean Dan has been racking up the dooeys because he was riding a bike around recently? Do you have less respect for the guy in a suit if he's riding a scooter? Plus, the gang is very concerned for Warren Sapp after his recent appearance on the local news. Today's Cast: Dan, Greg, Chris, Roy, Tony, Zaslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the season premiere, Dan, Amin, and Izzy go back to the Sports Illustrated cover that turned a teenager into an industry, re-reading the prophecy with the very people who helped craft it. Plus: a resplendent Sonny Vaccaro joins us to re-live his failed $100 million offer to bring The Kid from Akron to Adidas. All that AND real talk about LeBron's untold origin story. Homework for this episode: • "Ahead of His Class" by Grant Wahl (Sports Illustrated, 2002) https://vault.si.com/vault/2002/02/18/ahead-of-his-class-ohio-high-school-junior-lebron-james-is-so-good-that-hes-already-being-mentioned-as-the-heir-to-air-jordan Homework for the next week's episode: • "The Decision" (ESPN, 2010) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4 From our guest: • "Legends and Soles: The Memoir of an American Original" by Sonny Vaccaro with Armen Keteyian https://www.harpercollins.com/products/legends-and-soles-sonny-vaccaroarmen-keteyian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's 15 yards in the NFL." Congratulations to Donovan Mitchell, who has taken Jimmy Butler's spot in the 'is this guy good enough to be your best player on a championship team?' debate. The gang weighs in on that, before JuJu tells us his Joker of the day that leaves Greg Cote shocked and dismayed. Plus, it was a loaded day for polls, and there are some massive results to share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Dan, you don't fart? Your breath must stink." Lane Kiffin is the subject of a new Vanity Fair article in which he claims he needed Oxford more than Oxford needed him. Do we believe him? Is that even true? Then, the best-dressed man on TV and Mike Ryan Ruiz group chat world member, Adam Lefkoe, joins the show ahead of the French Open to discuss how he became a tennis guy, why Chris Simms is his nemesis in sports media, how Greg Cote can win a Pulitzer Prize, and how the New York Knicks embarrassed his Philadelphia 76ers. Plus, is the famous parrot, Woody the Woodpecker, on the Mount Rushmore of red-headed athletes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You're not man enough to know the truth." Nobody knows more about Disney World than the Lopez twins, but nobody knows less about Al Pacino movies than Greg Cote. Amin said yesterday that Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama will be the next Magic-Bird rivalry, but Tony thinks it may actually be Wemby and Chet Holmgren. Can anyone in the NBA actually hit Wemby in the face with an elbow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If you loved America, you would have never returned a guy who tried to steal an election back to power." Sandwiched between #24 and #25 on Greg Cote's catchphrase list and the fart of the year, Luke Thomas of Morning Kombat joins us to discuss the state of the UFC's relationship with Donald Trump, Dana White claiming not to be a yes man for Donald Trump, and why the White House event will be a stain that White and the UFC may never shake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"DRIVER COMFORT IS PARAMOUNT!" I could tell you about how we talked about the Oklahoma City Thunder being the first-ever sneaky dynasty, or how Stephen Ross is lying about Miami not being fit to host a Super Bowl, or even Zaslow going to Santa Fe Community College and still rooting for UM. We all know why you're here, though: there is a massive update to Greg Cote's Catchphrase Countdown, and it is the only thing that matters on today's show. Today's Cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Chris, Roy, Tony, Mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He has a sense of what humor is supposed to be." We revisit a couple of things Dan missed last week, including the shocking details Chris Cote revealed to his father and the Zaslow men's inability to have female children. JuJu joins us to provide his Top 4 Athletes That Should Try Comedy and has some ideas to fix the NBA. Should fans be allowed to enter the transfer portal? Also, Sean Strickland remains the worst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Dan did you hear the part today where Tony said in five years from now there are going to be no humans driving." Zaslow stopped listening to the show after Tony said in five years from now there are going to be no humans driving, so he missed Amin's weekend observations where he revisits Skip Bayless' virtuoso performance from last week and Sedano wearing a bath robe. Amin also proposes that Victor Wembanyama against Anthony Edwards could the modern day Magic Johnson-Larry Bird rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I knew there was a plant involved." Did Draymond Green cost himself the Inside the NBA job after his appearance this past week turned heated? Is anybody in sports broadcasting actually funny? Is seeing Louis CK on a billboard in LA really that surprising? How much did Dan's turkey sandwich at LAX cost? Are the Carolina Hurricanes really going to get away with this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"So far, the only punishment from any of the categories you mentioned was the Clippers getting the 5th pick." Dan missed reacting to Meadowlark Media winning a Pulitzer Prize, so he shares his disbelief that Pablo Torre's Kawhi Leonard story was honored among the other award-winning reporting. Then we recap this weekend's action in the NBA playoffs, including the New York Knicks sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden saving the Cleveland Cavaliers' season against the Detroit Pistons, and Victor Wembanyama throwing an elbow at Naz Reid's face. Is there more than a 0.0% chance he will be suspended for even one more second? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You come this close to having the best day of your life, and then you have the worst day of your life." Our Cyclones lost the Jai-Alai championship in the most heartbreaking way possible, and Mike and Chris still have not recovered. The good news is Dan is back from LA to make them feel better by pointing out the other team could have been at the bar watching the Clones lose. Dan also wants to know whether the Miami Heat need a new good-luck charm at the NBA Draft Lottery after they failed to move up again. Plus, Miami Marlins' reliever Pete Fairbanks tells us what being dry humped is like. Today's Cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Roy, Tony, Mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the best uniforms in all of sports? We create the master list of all master lists. The parameters are simple: home and away. You can't just have one. You need the full set. Mike Ryan Ruiz and Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan join the show for the ultimate Drip Drill. At the end, we crown a champion. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Mike Ryan Ruiz and Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Toronto Maple Leafs have missed the Playoffs twice in the last 10 years and have won the Draft Lottery both times. Roy, David, Ethan, and Rose discuss whether that's just a little too fishy or just pure chance. Winning the Draft Lottery may have been the only thing that could save the Leafs from the PR disaster surrounding their new GM hire, which the crew picks apart. Plus, the Tampa Bay Lightning are out of the playoffs, and we are ready to laugh. This week's guest is ESPN legend Steve Levy, who joins the gang to discuss the Maple Leafs further, share stories from the legendary playoff games he has called, and share his thoughts on the early rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Not all segments are winners." Referees might be weirdos, but does that mean they should all be replaced by robots? Dave hits a nerve with Jeremy that coaxes him into a surprising admission. Zaslow wants to end every person named Al, Skip Bayless, and Stephen A. Smith continue to tickle the Shipping Container, and JuJu pops by for a special edition FRIDAY Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's cockamamy jive that he's slamming." Girl Dads™ are superheroes, and we're #blessed to have several with us here. Also, as the crew attempts to determine whether or not James Harden is the single worst playoff performer of all-time relative to his regular season success, they all get distracted by the return of Skip Bayless on First Take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Basque region..." Mike went to see Mortal Kombat II, and while he and the rest of the group were at the movie, Amin did the unthinkable. Zaslow is headed to Rolling Loud with his son this weekend, and while that's important, the Cyclones' title game tonight has taken over the discourse. Plus, what should the Miami Heat do if they get the No. 1 pick? Should they take a player or trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo? Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Amin Elhassan, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Roy Bellamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick have some questions that need to be answered before the WNBA season can start. How will age impact the Las Vegas Aces? Where is Napheesa Collier in the GM survey? What are the Golden State Valkyries doing? We need answers, Natalie Nakase! Then, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Next, they throw more questions out into the WNBA ether. Who is the sleeper team going in? Can the Indiana Fever remain healthy? How serious are the New York Liberty this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I want to give the holy drawers award to..." JuJu delivers his Thursday Thunder, lists his Top 5 Fringe Celebrities Who Could Break Into His NBA Finals Coverage, and updates The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"My weiner looks like Jack Nicholson at the end of The Shining." Amin has a very important question for the crew: when is it time to throw away your underwear? Then, it's time for a new episode of The Pitch Clock with the return of "Pitch Clock Jeopardy!" between Jeremy and Chris. And Marlins Radio play-by-play broadcaster and Just Baseball's Jack McMullen joins Jeremy to discuss Tarik Skubal's injury, the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays (shoutout to Dan), the promotion of Joe Mack, and his pick for the Golden Era Star of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I feel nothing." Long-time New York Knicks fan David Samson is here to express his overwhelming emotions over the team's success. Plus, is there an athlete whose indiscretions could get a break-in to an NBA Finals game? Are the Vegas Athletics going to have to change their name? And how did David feel about winning a Pulitzer Prize? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"My son loves rap music." Zaslow's headed to Rolling Loud, Mike's headed to Mortal Kombat II for The White Shirt Red Wine Challenge, and Dave is concerned about the blockbuster movies coming out this summer. Plus, is Draymond Green... a funny guy? And did the United States kill the World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm allowed to hold her to a double standard." Jeremy has a Top 5 Reactions To Yesterday's Show in the form of his limited fake Joe Zagacki before Zaslow tells us the details of his dream last night, where he had an affair with a celebrity. Who caught him? Why did it happen? What other recurring dreams does he have? Then, the crew reacts to the New York Knicks victory over the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers and Jimmy Haslam making it clear that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be on the move soon. Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Amin Elhassan, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Segura is a powerhouse. The comedian, actor, bestselling author, host, & co-founder of Your Mom's House Studios tells Dan Le Batard about his early dreams of making movies - never imagining he'd become one of the biggest comedians of all-time. Segura reflects on discovering stand-up after moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting, grinding through years of simply trying to make rent, and how podcasts and Netflix specials transformed his career. Tom also shares hilarious stories about his filterless Peruvian mother, “Charo,” growing up between two cultures, surviving a near-fatal overdose at 19, starting a bakery in Austin, and the lessons he's learning now about balancing fatherhood with a neverending work schedule. His latest Netflix special - “Teacher” - is now streaming and season two of “Bad Thoughts” premieres this month on Netflix. For all of Tom's latest podcasts from YMH Studios, tour dates, and more, go to TomSegura.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"JuJu, why did I do that?" Chris has some regrets about how today's show went, and JuJu is ready to pounce on them. Who will take home today's Randy Ass/Guaranteed Doghouse Award? What about the It's Happened To Me Too Award? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Bring out the maple syrup, cause nothing says love like warm and sticky." Jessica Smetana joins us to field some honeymoon tips from The Love Doctor, and it goes exactly where you think it would. The conversation heads into the current Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that cannot find a place to dock, the fall of LIV Golf, and the plans for stars like Bryson DeChambeau once it folds, as well as whether Brad Williams could score a touchdown in an NFL game. We may also have come up with a great plan to decide which members of Meadowlark Media get the invite to Jess's wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Lighters are out, and pants are off." We check back in with The Love Doctor, and he gives us advice on what to get your ex-wife for Mother's Day, as well as whether or not you should bring a fake date to Mother's Day. Amin weighs in on the emerging NBA player beef between Draymond Green and Austin Rivers. Is Draymond Green the Michael Jordan of Robert Horries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sometimes I'll have to cancel because something didn't come up." Nick Wright says hello to everybody except Roy. He joins us to talk about whether or not a possible Luka Doncic return will have any impact on the Los Angeles Lakers' chances in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also weighs in on Jaylen Brown's actions following the Boston Celtics' playoff exit and whether he feels threatened by any challengers to the Kansas City Chiefs. We also try to get a Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade off the ground, all while The Love Guru answers some of your questions ahead of Mother's Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"As he's saying that, I'm thinking 'don't go there'...and he went there." Did the NHL rig the Draft Lottery so that the Toronto Maple Leafs would end up in position to pick Gavin McKenna? Would even more people have called it rigged if the Florida Panthers had gotten the first pick? Is Chris Cote the only person allowed to say his sister-in-law is hot? We are two weeks into the Keep Michael Yormark The Hell Away From The University of Miami and South Florida Campaign, and Mike Ryan and Zaslow remain concerned that a person David Samson called 'despicable' could be the head of UM's athletic department. Today's Cast: Zaslow, Dave, Greg, Chris, Roy, Tony, Mike, Amin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of Alley Oop has EVERYTHING — chaos, controversy, and some of the wildest NBA moments right now. From Jaylen Brown going viral with his unexpected “nerd squad”… to fans calling out Victor Wembanyama and the refs… to Knicks fans going FULL chaos mode… Juju and Trysta break it all down — and it gets messy fast. Are refs actually favoring Wemby… or are fans overreacting to his insane blocks? Why is Jaylen Brown trending for something completely off-court? And what is going on with Knicks fans right now?? What We Get Into: Jaylen Brown’s viral Twitch stream + the “nerd squad” moment Victor Wembanyama’s blocks — are refs letting him get away with TOO much?? Knicks fans going FULL chaos mode and taking things too far JR Smith caught in the madness + Knicks vs Sixers fan tension Jalen Brunson leading the Knicks — can they actually make a run? Joel Embiid battling through injuries (appendix drama) — can he carry the Sixers? Anthony Edwards & the Wolves — statement performance Cade Cunningham and the Pistons — are they finally turning a corner? Celtics & Coach Mazzulla — what’s really going on in Boston? The saddest Swag Surf you’ll ever see From Ant and the Wolves making noise… to Embiid trying to carry everything… to Wemby sparking real controversy… to Knicks fans turning games into full-blown events… This episode is pure NBA drama, analysis, and comedy. Tap in and let us know: Are refs actually favoring Wemby? Is Jaylen Brown just being himself… or is this getting weird? And are Knicks fans officially out of control?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What do you think the point spread is?" Today's Against the Spread presents a challenge for Zas: Will he be willing to claim the Lakers won't win *a* game against the Thunder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"My heart is full of hate." Michelle Beadle is worried about her Spurs after their loss in Game 1, but she still believes they can beat the Thunder. She also has strong takes on Amin's Pulitzer Prize, LeBron James and the Lakers, the Met Gala, and Rudy Gobert's potential psychological advantage over Wemby. Plus, is it boring to be hot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's my honor to address the galactic senate..." Pablo Torre tells us about the emotions he felt when he found out about his Pulitzer Prize and who he told first, explains to the crew what's next in his reporting on Aspiration, Steve Ballmer, and the Los Angeles Clippers, gives his opinion on Mortal Kombat II, and stuffs Jeremy in a locker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What matters more: sports or your relationship?" Ben Stiller missed the Knicks game for the Met Gala, while Chalamet snubbed the latter for the former, but what were the best looks from the night? Plus, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves took down Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs despite Wemby's 12 blocks. Should we be surprised? Should the Spurs be panicked? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Let me get Samson on the line..." We have a Pulitzer Prize winner in the studio with us: Amin Elhassan. After we celebrate Amin, Pablo, and the show's unparalleled success, Mike and Zas have some questions for Stephen Ross as to why he says Miami is out of the running to host the Super Bowl after another F1 weekend. Also, Greg's frustrated with Lionel Messi, and Jeremy is too excited about some Marlins news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And there was a musical montage in the background?" Tony tells the team about his struggle to paint the walls in his house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"WHAT THE HELL IS JORGE SEDANO DOING?" Before we get to Amin's Weekend Observations, Zaslow tells the crew about the outlandish call time for his son's school field trip that had him up early this morning, and he also makes it clear that he knows nothing about The Cure. Also, Raygun... FRAUD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You're gonna sit there and watch Oppenheimer and eat Skittles?" David Dennis Jr. is here and has some strong takes on hate-watching, candy, and how to watch Star Wars on Star Wars Day. May the fourth be with you. Plus, the crew launches into a fiery debate over which historically talented and successful athlete has had a worse impact on their teams: Aaron Rodgers or Kevin Durant? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Over there, they serve you spirits! Over here, they take away our Spirit!" As much fun as we had laughing at the Celtics, it's NOW our time to laugh at the Tampa Bay Lightning. Zas calls someone a "bum," Mike says they're on a "downward trajectory," and Chris is fully capable of naming The Original 6 franchises. Also, the Orlando Magic have fired Jamahl Mosley, the NHL and NBA have BOTH had a great start to their Playoffs, and Spirit Airlines shut its doors in the middle of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sabal Palm Elementary, dawg." HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. THE BOSTON CELTICS BLEW A 3-1 SERIES LEAD TO THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS. JAYSON TATUM. JAYLEN BROWN. JOE MAZZULLA. SEE YOU IN CANCUN, CHOKERS! SOMEHOW UNDERACHIEVERS IN A "GAP YEAR." WORSE FRANCHISE THAN THE MIAMI HEAT. FALLING APART AT THE SEAMS. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Amin Elhassan, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion’s breakup is blowing up online — and the reaction is getting WILD. On this episode of Alley Oop, Trysta absolutely GOES OFF on the double standard people are throwing at Meg, while Juju reacts in real time as the conversation spirals. Why are fans rushing to defend Klay while tearing Meg down? And why is Lexie Brown getting dragged into this like she’s the “side piece” when that’s not even the situation? This debate gets heated, messy, and honestly… out of hand.But that’s just the start.We also break down Cade Cunningham’s HUGE performance and what it means for the Pistons vs Magic series — is Detroit finally turning a corner? Can Cade carry them forward? Plus: The Houston Rockets — are they for real or still a year away? The Lakers dealing with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves injuries — can they survive and actually make a run? The Portland Trail Blazers’ future after elimination — what’s next for this roster? Can the New York Knicks REALLY win the East? Joel Embiid’s monster game — can he put the 76ers on his back and drag them to the playoffs? LeBron James and Alperen Sengun going at it at the free throw line And yes… Zendaya randomly showing up at a wedding because why not This episode has everything: NBA playoffs, hot takes, chaos, and a debate that had us arguing way longer than expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is back from the banks of the Three Rivers. The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. We decide who made the best pick and who made the worst. Dave then explains why he thinks Drew Allar is a flawed pick, but could be a steal under the tutelage of Mike McCarthy. Then The Count weighs in right before we chat with Pittsburgh Panthers Head Coach Pat Narduzzi. Plus, Mike Fuentes weighs in on the state of Mikes in the World, from Vrabel, Tomlin to Jackson. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains What Chaos!: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatChaosShow Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Pat Narduzzi Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as have the Dallas Stars. Where do the two Western Conference finalists from 2024 and 2025 go from here? Roy, David, and Ethan break down the difficult decisions ahead for each of them this offseason. Plus, how deep can the Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild go after their series wins? This week's guest is Adnan Virk, who joins the crew to celebrate his Philadelphia Flyers, tell us who he believes should win the Jack Adams, Lady Byng, and Vezina trophies, and discuss all of the other playoff action around the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You almost said all of the vowels." Zas gives Jeremy a chance to discuss something no one else cares about, Dameshek has a real issue with something he saw on an airplane, Jason Bourne battles Brock Lesnar, and the crew searches for the greatest Romantic Comedy of All-Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's my lover. That's the woman with whom I lay bare." Dave Dameshek's wife just gave him some truly alarming information, but we have to get to Nikola Jokic's warning to the Denver Nuggets after Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, and the Minnesota Timberwolves punked their team. Also, if the Boston Celtics blow a 3-1 lead to the Philadelphia 76ers, will it be time to rethink the legacy of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Joe Mazzulla? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Have you checked fingers? There's two of 'em right up yours, buddy!" Who came up with baseball pants, huh? Zaslow recounts his night at the Guns N' Roses concert, we enter Day 5 of 'Keep Michael Yormark The Hell Away From The University of Miami' shows, Greg Cote serenades the audience with a new song celebrating Connor McOverrated and the Edmonton Oilers, and Dave calls out Jeremy's name. Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, Roy Bellamy, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick get behind Paige Bueckers standing on business with the media’s obsession with her relationship with Azzi Fudd. Why did the Dallas Wings get involved? Next, they share an update on Rickea Jackson and the situation she is in with ex-boyfriend James Pearce Jr. What can fans do to support Rickea? Then, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Lastly, A’ja Wilson reveals the inspiration for her media look. Are the X-Men true Marvel Characters? What is A’ja’s new nickname? How is Chennedy Carter settling into the Aces’ training camp? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I would rather die." JuJu is disgusted by what the crew did with their ears, but that won't stop him from delivering a Joker of the Day, his Thursday Thunder picks, and some hot takes on tonight's NBA Playoffs. Plus, Dan has a theory about The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's a shot cock violation." Zaslow debates whether to attend a Guns N' Roses concert tonight, Jeremy takes a shot while Chris pokes fun at the logo of his new Marlins TV show, and Tony relives the moment he saved Wayne Newton's life. Plus, Jeremy and Chris stick around for this week's episode of The Pitch Clock as Ethan puts them to the test in a new form of trivia involving the best HR hitters of this century. Adnan Virk is here to break down all things Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and Munetaka Murakami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"EVERYBODY CALM DOWN!" Is it valid to defend sports analysts against the 'You never played' argument against athletes if you can't even sit in a chair? Plus, Zas and Roy use wax candles to retrieve wax from their ears, LeBron may do something that's never been done before, and Victor Wembanyama is better than all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"WHY ARE ALL OF THESE SCIENTISTS DYING?" David issues a ruling on some of the strange in-office decorum, and it leaves Tony needing a break from the show. Plus, David has strong feelings on Michael Yormark's potential appointment at the University of Miami, ABS in MLB, the Boston Red Sox, the World Cup, the end of LIV Golf, and sex cults. Sex cults? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I found a rock-hard Starburst." Tony's day gets off to a tough start when Dan catches him flossing his teeth just before the show, and Zas admits he's scared of Q-tips. Also, with Ty Simpson going to the Los Angeles Rams earlier than expected, the show debates the merits of taking QBs early in the draft while your franchise QB is still around. Today's cast: Dan Le Batard, Jonathan Zaslow, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, Roy Bellamy, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neal Brennan has never been afraid to share his thoughts on any topic... including his unfiltered opinions on Dan. Dan Le Batard always looks forward to getting together with his friend, Neal Brennan, the multi-hyphenate comedian, writer, director, producer, and podcast host ("Blocks with Neal Brennan")... even though he's a little scared of the advice Neal shares on how to be creative in an ever-changing industry, maintaining the highest work ethic and standards even after all this time, and oh yeah, not annoying everyone in the process. They also talk about why Kevin Durant is an all-time (misunderstood) great, Dave Chappelle's continued influence, and the comedy greats of today. Watch, listen, and subscribe to "Blocks with Neal Brennan". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Am I a good boy?" Dan's dog is actually here in the studio, so while Dan lies on the floor and pets him, Zaslow and JuJu lead our Postgame Show with our Burn of the Day from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and today's Polls and Post-Show Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I've never seen the show!" Jessica is here to discuss Younghoe Koo's heroics, the NCAA Tournament expansion, and Mike Tomlin's explanation for leaving the Steelers before Zaslow asks about Euphoria, his new favorite show that he's never actually seen. Also, how should we handle the new Michael Jackson movie and the Hulk Hogan documentary? Dan's dog has some suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Tilapia is a dirty fish." Donald Trump and Russell Brand each had strange television moments in response to separate rape accusations, and they led to expert TV moments by Norah O'Donnell and Piers Morgan. Also, Late Night TV may be over with the end of Stephen Colbert, NASCAR drivers are athletes, and we introduce the show to a new character: Dan's Dog's Inner Monologue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You could win a championship if he were healthy..." After Dan issues his threat against his alma mater, the crew discusses their disdain for watching the three-point chucking Boston Celtics and why the Philadelphia 76ers may no longer be Joel Embiid's team despite his stellar night. Plus, how would YOU feel if TMZ were sending photographers into YOUR private life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Can you call it a mansion if you can't afford a sofa?" Did you watch the Miami Marlins and Janson Junk outduel Shohei Ohtani last night? Zas didn't, but that's because he was switching back and forth between the NBA and the NHL Playoffs from his cuck chair, rather than his uncomfortable leather couch. Also, as Dan rails against Greg's apology to the Dolphins over their 1st round pick, Chris leads the group on a search for the best items you'll find in a junk drawer. Today's cast: Dan Le Batard, Greg Cote, Jonathan Zaslow, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, Roy Bellamy, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA is getting SPICY and Juju & Trysta are breaking it all down on Alley Oop. From the wild McDaniels vs Jokic moment after a 30-point Wolves blowout (was that layup disrespect or just basketball?) to the Deni Avdija vs Stephon Castle shove that had tempers flaring, this episode is PACKED with chaos. They also dive into: The Houston Rockets and what’s going wrong Lu Dort’s physical play — is he crossing the line? Are the Blazers officially DONE? Scoot Henderson’s rough performance and what it means The growing tension across the league late in the season Athletes dating celebrities — distraction or part of the game? The Knicks hitting Magic City wings (yes, really) Celtics vs 76ers and what it tells us about the East This is peak late-season NBA energy — chippy, emotional, and unpredictable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You were of age, Carl." The entire crew's mind is blown by learning what year Carl Winslow would have been born if Family Matters had premiered today. We also deliver some NBA-themed Against the Spread picks and learn more about the 'interesting' offers Zaslow has received from random strangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Let's get it." Paige Bueckers has addressed the media regarding her relationship with her new teammate and No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd. Is it fair expect privacy when your workplace relationship is in the public eye? Then, Dan hears the great sound from yesterday's show of Zion Young and Eric DeCosta for the first time, 8-seeds are performing better than ever in the NBA, and Amin can't believe Greg Cote is apologizing for his Miami Dolphins NFL Draft reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's the NHL Playoffs, babe." Tony and Mike, the Talladega Twins™️, have returned with stories from their experience with THE WATERMELON MAN. Plus, while the media all focus on the negativity surrounding NBA storylines like Nikola Jokic, the Pistons, the Knicks, or Kevin Durant, why can't we focus on the excellence of the Thunder? But speaking of negative, was Greg right about Connor McOverrated?!?!?!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What are people incentivized to do?" Pablo Torre is smart, so we have to outsource to him for some expertise on new stories on Brendan Sorsby getting help for a sports gambling addiction, the latest charges against Terry Rozier and Damon Jones, journalists selling out for clicks, the intricacies of being a sports insider, and, most importantly, which soup is preferable to have thrown on you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't want any of that snake oil dropping on me." Miami Heat President Pat Riley held his annual postseason press conference, and it left Dan with a feeling he had never had before when listening to Riley. Was this the same old or the old same? Also, Zaslow is infuriated by reports that Michael Yormark could be the next Athletic Director at the University of Miami, and he resorts to name-calling. Today's cast: Dan Le Batard, Jonathan Zaslow, Chris Cote, Amin Elhassan, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'll be damned if I go to the baseball field with a pocket full of baseballs." JuJu joins the show with a perfect way to recap today's show: the Top 5 Dumb Unwritten Rules, the Top 5 People Who Didn't Want No Smoke, his Show Awards, and the results of today's polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We had a black President?" Angel Reese, Jalen Duren, Wendell Carter Jr., Megan Thee Stallion, Klay Thompson, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, and Zendaya are the stars of this hour. So is Diego Pavia, but it didn't really feel like he belonged on this list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What'd you break a window...?" We have an update to Greg Cote's Top 50 Catchphrases list with some classics entering the fold. Then, Amin draws poorly while breaking down the final goal for the Anaheim Ducks, and don't worry, Dan, he apologized to the audio audience. Plus, Joel Embiid returns, a former Buffalo Bill has a tough time making a pick, and Amin's Top 5 Abbreviations That Should Be The Real Word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"For the $5 lemonade?" The NBA Playoffs are heating up, and there are superstars around the league with major storylines surrounding them. Is Kevin Durant done in Houston? Is LeBron playing his way into returning to the Lakers next year? Did Jaden McDaniels punk the Nuggets? Did Dan curse Nikola Jokic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's not just wide, it's also long."    No one wants to work today, but Zas, Amin, and Greg are ready for the grind. Did our show overreact to the start of the Miami Dolphins' picks in the NFL draft? Why do NHL fans have more patience than NBA fans in each sport's Playoff series? And could we be headed toward a Pat Riley retirement announcement today?     Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Greg Cote, Amin Elhassan, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, and Roy Bellamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is back in Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft. He provides an update on the events of Thursday Night. It was a big night for Indiana, but a bigger night for Ohio State. Notre Dame, too. Can't forget the Irish. The biggest night? That belonged to Ty Simpson. Then the guys rate the best rivalries that shouldn't be rivalries. And rivalries that aren't rivalries anymore. Think USA vs USSR. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Alperen Sengun making excuses… or telling the truth?On this episode of the Alley Oop Basketball Show, Juju and Trysta dive into Sengun’s comments about the Houston Rockets not making shots — but if that’s the case… why isn’t he dominating? Is Sengun living up to the hype, or are we seeing cracks in the foundation of Houston’s future star?From there, the conversation spirals into full NBA chaos: The Orlando Magic making a statement with a big win The Phoenix Suns vs the refs — are they getting HOSED?! The Los Angeles Lakers outlook without Luka and relying on a 41-year-old LeBron What’s going on with the Philadelphia 76ers? Timberwolves vs Nuggets — who’s the real contender? Julius Randle’s defense… what is he DOING?! And the Blazers vs Spurs matchup — future vs future This episode is packed with hot takes, real analysis, and the kind of debates that make NBA fans lose their minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are one week into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and three teams are already on the brink of elimination. Roy, Dave, and Ethan break down what we have seen in the early part of the postseason, including the Ottawa Senators sending a fan to Taiwan to try to turn their fortunes around. They also discuss the surprise of the playoffs so far: the Philadelphia Flyers holding a 3-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins. This week's guest is ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, who continues the discussion, tells us which teams have impressed him most so far, and what changes he would like to see for his New Jersey Devils under new GM and former Florida Panthers executive, Sunny Mehta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Are you a legend if John Starks is wearing that hat?" Dave wants to replace all c's with s's and k's, Zaslow has strong opinions on Dirty Dancing, and Roy introduces us to Toe Wrestling with his video of the day. We also get to some lists: JuJu has a Top 10 Things LeBron Has Done Since The Pandemic, Zaslow delivers his Top 5 Playoff Performers, and the greatest rivalries in sports that didn't exist 20 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"How do I leave Zoom? You sent me a Zoom link!" Greg Cote joins to revel in his 5-4 victory over Mel Kiper Jr., but the interview makes Zaslow sick and goes a bit sideways. That's a joke for the visual audience. Sorry Dan. Plus, Sean McVay doesn't seem too excited about the Rams' pick of Ty Simpson, Jalen Brunson, and the New York Knicks couldn't finish off CJ McCollum's Atlanta Hawks, the Blazers have a HUGE game at home against the Spurs, and eventually Rudy Gobert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"As it happens, there are three rivers." Zaslow is jubilant over last night's NFL Draft livestream despite the Dolphins ruining everything by taking Kadyn Proctor over Rueben Bain. We celebrate the brilliance of Mike Baiamonte joining us to announce picks early, Dave and Lucy's trip through Pittsburgh, and Trysta's Cowboys doing... the right thing? But Jeremy has to catch up because he missed everything for a BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE Springsteen concert. Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris, Jeremy, JuJu, Roy, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick get to the bottom of why some of the most accomplished free agents are still unsigned going into training camp week. Why did New York not resign Natasha Cloud? Could Tash succeed in Portland, Dallas, or Atlanta? What tattoo should Juju get if Tash heads to the Dream? Next, why did Napheesa Collier sign a one-year contract with the Lynx? Would Cheryl Reeves have drafted Lauren Betts then? Then, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Lastly, Trysta sheds light on the truth behind Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe’s split to Juju. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Will I have my games?" The crew is concerned about the setup for tonight's NFL Draft livestream and whether they'll be able to tune in to NBA and NHL Playoff games. Plus, JuJu delivers both Thursday Thunder and The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We're getting bogged down. Just take 25 dollars out of your wallet." Dan is still baffled by the Kalen DeBoer extension at Alabama, and Zaslow is OUT on 'Michael' movie while Mike is IN on 'Miami Vice '85.' And is Sam Presti the greatest GM in the history of the NBA? Then, the Pitch Clock returns as Jeremy has vowed to prevent back-to-back wins by Chris in Pitch Clock Trivia, and Bobby Wagner of Tipping Pitches joins the show to crash out over his New York Mets and break down the details of the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers feud and the rise of both José Soriano and Angel Pages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"James was terrible tonight, through and through." Dan says we'll get to the NBA now, but we need approximately 8 more minutes on something else first. We have never seen a player directly go after a referee the way Devin Booker did last night, but who should we blame more for the Thunder's flopping: the refs or the Thunder themselves? Plus, Jeremy gets kicked out of the room but returns to deliver a tight five on yesterday's show. Breathy, though. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'll leave you with this..." After weighing in on Mike's Top 5 Iconic Home Runs In Marlins History, David weighs in on the latest in the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini story after last night's late-night news dump that Vrabel will miss Day 3 of the NFL Draft for counseling. Is this a PR mistake? Is this a legitimate excuse? Can New England Patriots' executives make Vrabel do and say what they want? Does journalistic integrity play an actual role in the fallout? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We leaned a little too hard on the mustache." Dan welcomes Jeremy back after a day off with immediate skepticism, Mike spent yesterday afternoon at a Miami Marlins matinee, and the crew dissects the Miami Hurricanes' chances of having several 1st Round Picks in tonight's NFL Draft and learns about communist Spam. (Yes, I know, you already thought the show itself was the communist spam, but, no, no, no, this is new communist Spam.) Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, JuJu, Mike, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hilarious, sharp, and full of boundless energy, Dulcé Sloan takes the reins this episode, and Dan is along for the ride. They revisit her climb to success and her many, many jobs along the way. Dulcé began her career as an actor (the best goose you’ll ever see, by the way) and candidly tells Dan how others pushed her to dive deep into comedy, leading her to the quintessential comedy dream job, "The Daily Show"… only to realize it was just another job, too. She and Dan also talk about politics and their place in her comedy, identity, and the assumptions thrust upon you for simply being a visible Black woman in entertainment. Dulcé is touring throughout the year - check DulceSloan.com for latest dates and tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's why people were saying 'Yo Jalen Rose you went out there and made a Tubi movie'?" We wrap up today's show by revisiting the subject that has hung over the show all week: is Jaws a horror movie or a shark movie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Him and Jemele would do NUMBERS!" The fallout from the last hour continues, and we break down the show's reactions further, including a hilarious Greg Cote moment he didn't even realize happened. Should we bring back Dr. Fred Johnson tomorrow night as the show's NFL Draft expert? After that, Ronan Farrow joins the show to discuss his latest piece about Sam Altman, the dangers of AI, and why Altman is beefing with Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I did not expect that...who could have saw the Lakers going up 2-0?" It's hard to describe exactly what happened in this hour, so we'll leave it at this: Dan was left speechless for the first time in his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm a K-Cup man." NBA this, Tiago Splitter that, we all know why you're really here: Greg Cote has Nos. 20 and 19 on his list of Top 50 Catchphrases, and they are DOOZIES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Long gone as a matter of fact. That's how life works." Greg Cote regales us with stories about The Lone Ranger as we learn whether his sidekick, Tonto, was actually Native American. We discuss Dwyane Wade telling people to stop playing on his name, while Trysta tells us the Cam'ron-Jey Uso fight story from her perspective. But the hour eventually derails into a Greg Cote story that ends with his mother finding dozens of dead cats by a river on Bird Rd that does not exist. Today's Cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Chris, Roy, Tony, Trysta, Juju Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm very happy that my name is associated with this." After Roy gives us a thorough breakdown of his Video of the Day, Mike and Zas share their genuine reaction to WrestleMania, including a special moment for Brock Lesnar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Do you know what C. diff is, Dan?" Jessica is here to determine whether Todd Haley indeed twerked after a UFL win, and to tell us about a parachuter who crashed into the Virginia Tech Jumbotron, how the Cavaliers accidentally made their playoff slogan a reference to diarrhea, and a FIU story that is very different from the one Tony thought she was bringing up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's not hating, that's hunger." Everyone has a team or player they unreasonably hate across sports, and for Dan, it's the New York Knicks. He also hates the volume of leaf blowers. Also, there's never been an athlete quite like LeBron James in terms of us shrugging our shoulders at THE GREATEST THINGS WE'VE EVER SEEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What if the real podcast award was the friends we made along the way?" Mike Ryan proclaims himself the Tucker Carlson of Miami Heat fandom before Pablo Torre joins the show seconds after winning a Webby Award for Best Sports Podcast, and he seems bored by it. Pablo explains his latest stories on The Onion purchasing Infowars, James Dolan surveilling his perceived enemies, Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel's latest controversies, and the evil of Sam Altman. So, a light hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's her preference: not knowing I'm there." Was Zaslow actually watching the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators during his Tablet Time? Would Miami Heat fans feel like Bam Adebayo is a superstar if he weren't actually on the team already? Should the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson be worried? Is Dan's pronunciation of "Boricua" worse than the Pirates broadcasters'? We'll answer every one of these questions before Zaslow's wife, Tamara, joins the show. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Here's some free game..." JuJu goes in the way-back machine for his Top 5, offers a salute to Wemby and the Spurs' older generation, warns Knicks fans, and delivers updates on The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Please... think of the coaches." There was a blockbuster NFL trade ahead of the Draft later this week, and Ryan Day has a new idea for College Football. Plus, it's also time for Amin to stop by, not as Fake Drunk Kash Patel, but as himself, to deliver his Weekend Observations, including media name drops, a Christian, and too much self-promotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Look at this precious metal." If you had 'dilution of the truth in exchange for access' on your Dan Bingo Card, congratulations! You're a winner! Plus, the multi-billion-dollar MLB sale, an Alabama football player's theatrical caper, and the shark movie genre is taking yet another step in its continued march toward film greatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Zaslow owes the Lakers an apology."In this hour you'll hear a discussion on Wrestlemania, the Lakers beating the Rockets, how ESPN covers sports, Steve Kerr's goodbye to Draymond Green and Steph Curry, and A.J. Brown to the Patriots. You know what you won't hear? Tony's Top 5 'Sorry I Doubted Your Game' Guys because Dan shut that s*** down REAL quick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Until further notice..."Zaslow clearly doesn't love ball the way he claims, and he definitely doesn't love it as much as Michael Jordan loves NASCAR. Plus, Tiger Woods wants privacy, Miami wants perfection, Giannis wants to be taken at his word, and Chris Cote wants... to watch strange, phallic deer calls?Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL Draft is Mendoza’s world, we’re just living in it. This week, we’re bypassing the scouting reports and chatter about who will succeed and who will bust to ponder the big questions of life: Why 18 holes in golf? Why not 20 or 12? Plus, it’s hockey season so we’ve brought in the heavy hitters: Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean from What Chaos! join the show to rank the best Boston jerseys of all time and identify the NHL stars who would dominate any decade. Expect puck talk, jersey grails, and a healthy dose of Boston nostalgia. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains What Chaos!: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatChaosShow Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steph Curry just reminded everyone why he’s still THAT guy. In this episode of Alley Oop, Juju and Trysta break down Steph’s explosive second half that kept the Golden State Warriors alive when it mattered most. When the lights get bright, Curry delivers—and this was one of those legacy-type stretches. But that’s just the start: The Portland Trail Blazers are quietly exceeding expectations, and Deni Avdija is becoming a serious factor Is Paolo Banchero being held back? The Orlando Magic situation is getting messy, and the coach might be on the hot seat LaMelo Ball gets fined after taking down Bam Adebayo — fair or foul? From clutch performances to coaching drama and rising teams, this episode covers everything shaking up the NBA right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS ARE FINALLY HERE! After a long regular season, it is time to shift our focus towards the best postseason in sports. Roy, David, and Ethan give their predictions for each first-round series, then react to a couple of great coaching rants in the wake of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings missing the playoffs. The squad eulogizes the Panthers quickly themselves, then Bill Lindsay of the Panthers Radio Network joins the show to fully break down the lost season that 2025-26 became for the Cats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"There's a 100% chance of ass..." Jeremy is allowed to talk about something he likes, and it goes about how you'd expect, so we kick things over to Tom Bogert for his latest reporting on the World Cup, ticket prices, and Team USA. Plus, you'll never guess who in this crew has the best story of getting into a fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If birth counts, death counts." Did the Dallas Wings make a mistake by not allowing Azzi Fudd to answer questions about her relationship with Paige Bueckers? And after discussing Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham skirting the 65-game rule, Tony delivers his Top 5 Postseason Storylines, and Jeremy introduces the topics he brought to the show that no one gives a s*** about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Yinzer sounds like a slur." We've got a win-and-in night at the fronton tonight, but something happened at the start of the show that might ruin everything for the Cyclones. Also, turns out LaMelo never reached out to Bam, but should Chris Martin reach out to the woman from the Coldplay concert? And what would the NBA Playoffs look like with the NHL Playoffs' format? Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick talk all things free agency. Chennedy Carter is signed to the Las Vegas Aces training camp. Will she make a roster? Satou Sabally is headed to NYC. How will she click with the loaded Liberty team? Are the Aces unstoppable this season? Then, they react to A’ja Wilson signing the largest contract in WNBA history, with $5 million over 3 years. How are the expansion teams doing this offseason? What should we expect from the Chicago Sky and this new roster? Will Rickea Jackson, Skylar Diggins, Azura Stevens, and Dijonai Carrington be able to behave themselves in Chicago? Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Adam Silver, you slick son of a gun." Coming off a victory in his last Thursday Thunder, JuJu has another one cooked up for this week before he discusses NBA Play-In, Zaslow's doomscrolling find, and one of the biggest polls of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You know about that Pooh Shiesty?" Chris never feels cooler than when he's jaywalking, and Zas doesn't understand why people are live-streaming Coachella, which is why he'll be attending Rolling Loud with his son. Plus, The Pitch Clock returns with Aram Leighton of Just Baseball discussing some of the best and brightest in the game, and Chris attempting to get his first W of the season against Jeremy in Pitch Clock Trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You're a bit-runner." Sean McDonough, the man behind the most emotional call in Panthers history, is here to discuss his Syracuse group text, laying out in the biggest moments, and the potential villains for the upcoming NHL Playoffs. Also, Mike calls a certain someone who runs the UFC a 'gaslighting hypocrite,' and Zas gets question-mogged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't like yucking on yums." After revealing Roy's Video of the Day, David stops by to discuss why he likes the NBA Play-In, the potential end of Saudi investment in American sports, the lowly Mets, and hecklers before Chris sets up a head-to-head matchup in a game of chess with someone close to the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"See you next week." Florida Panthers Hockey is over, Grover, and Zas, Mike, and Chris decide which teams they least want to win the Stanley Cup. Also, the NBA says LaMelo Ball should have been ejected from Tuesday's game against the Heat, Steph Curry is still good at basketball, and Zaslow's wife treats him like a child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We're gonna do everything we can to make you happy." Jeff Hafley, the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, knows the expectations are high for him to lead a franchise that hasn't won a playoff game in a quarter of a century. Coach Hafley traces his rise from being a kid fixated on football (he asked for a mini whiteboard for Christmas!) to his college coaching career beginning by sleeping under his desk in the stadium at the University of Pittsburgh and surviving on peanut butter to becoming an NFL head coach. Coach Hafley makes it clear to Dan Le Batard and the many broken Dolphins' fans like him: he was made for the job and is someone who promises to outwork everyone and has the history of missed weddings, strained relationships, and years of choosing the job over everything else to prove it. He also explains why he walked away from being head coach at Boston College to return to the NFL (“I didn’t like who I was becoming") and why he chose Miami over other teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He will be returning for his 18th season..." JuJu leads us toward a Joker, Hero, and MVP of the Day before updating the Polls and giving us his official NBA Finals prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No, I'd like to hear Tony explain it." Jessica is here to let us know that, despite Greg's wishes for everything to cost what it did in the 90s, the World Cup may price all of us out. She's also informationmaxxing about why Guy Fieri apologized for something that happened at the UFC event in Miami, who has the best free restaurant bread, and the origins of Clavicular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Did Old Yeller have a good last day?" Now that this misery of a season is over, where should the Heat go from here? A full rebuild through the draft? Giannis? KAWHI? Then, another coach is gone from Inter Miami, and Tony tells the story of a strange interaction at a [redacted] sub shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm nervous..." Jemele Hill joins the show to discuss Dianna Russini's resignation from The Athletic amid the controversy surrounding her and Mike Vrabel. We dive into journalistic standards, the perceptions women face in the industry, the 24-hour news cycle, the impact of social media on breaking news, and other details surrounding this complicated story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"THAT CHEATIN' ASS BALL FAMILY!" So... the Heat season is over. Is the franchise? LaMelo Ball took a cheap shot on Bam Adebayo, Miami lost him for the game, and all hell broke loose from there for a wacky, entertaining, competitive, dramatic, and heartbreaking game for all involved. Plus, Dan explains exactly how close the Heat were to acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Also, Trae Young is a Wizard. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA Play-In is HERE and it’s already chaos. On this episode of Alley Oop, JuJu and Trysta break down their Play-In predictions for teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, and New York Knicks — who survives and who’s going home early? But that’s just the start… Doc Rivers resigns?! What does it mean for the league? Shaquille O'Neal forcing a proposal — fair or FOUL?! From serious playoff implications to absolutely wild off-court moments, JuJu and Trysta cover it ALL with their signature mix of insight and chaos. Drop your Play-In picks in the comments — who’s making it out alive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Mock Draft Predictor comfort is paramount." Greg FINALLY gets to his discussion on Rueben Bain, and JuJu provides updates on the WNBA Draft and 76ers playoff tickets before his Top 5 People Who Snatched Victories From the Jaws of Defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"They're not going to believe this clown..." Bonzi Wells is here to discuss the origins of the new Untold Documentary about his 'Jail Blazers' and how grateful he is to be able to tell his side of the story. Who was misunderstood? How has his perspective changed? And will Bonzi be the best-ever at playing our 'Top 5 Bucket Getter' game? Plus, the conversation hasn't happened until Greg Cote speaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"See?" Are you surprised a Walrus is larger than a Wildebeest? Will the Lakers win a single game this postseason? And are more of the players who've had a spectacular career post-40 great with their pliability or their lie ability? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"HEALTH!" We have two new additions to Greg Cote's Top 50 Catchphrases, and we'll eventually get to the second one. What do you think it was like the first time a human saw someone sneeze? Plus, Shams goes after Doc Rivers, Italy has a renewed shot at the World Cup, and Dan and Greg relive a trip to Downtown LA in the 90s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"By the tens of...cars." Is it a Win-Win Game? A Die-Die Game? No, it's a Day-Day-Dayenu Game. As the crew prepares for this fake playoff game, it begs the question: Are the Heat the best fake playoff team ever? As Zas and Mike debate whether or not to root for the Heat tonight, Jeremy checks in from across the street at the Kaseya Center, where the energy is palpable. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You can't be slow and have fear." It wasn't Dan's best day* at the office, but hey... It's Monday. *That's according to Dan himself. I, Jeremy, would never say that. I have only the highest praise for our fearless leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"So your kids don't watch shows where kids die?" Amin is here for his Weekend Observations, and while he mostly wants to talk NBA Playoffs, he also has to tell a few people to gtfoh. Then, Zas takes the pin out of a conversation from the Local Hour, Mike recaps some of the weekend's action at Coachella, and Zas thinks he's cool for liking wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's the hot one?" UFC talk continues until Tony introduces a cringey video that forces the crew to physically walk out of the room. Plus, have you ever seen a sports season where the major takeaway is 'nobody cares?' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm the guy in the Waymo and the guy who asks the stupid question." Dan starts a game that he may grow to regret. Thanks to Jeremy's colossal error in the Local Hour, we run through some of the worst mistakes of the last couple of weeks. Plus, LeBron James steps into another opportunity for greatness, the crew revels in the glory of Heat Centers from yesteryear, and Donald Trump attends the UFC event in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Breathing hot neck..." Dan is concerned everyone might be a little slow on this Monday morning, but there's no way the crew would choke the way Rory McIlroy ALMOST did at The Masters this early in the week. As a result, Mike has unique expertise to offer from Canes Spring Camp, Jeremy shows off his linguistic skills, and Tony is on a post-Easter kindness spree. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Zaslow is man we love. But is he a man we know? That's what we set out to do on Football America! We get into the deep conversations of life with our good friend. Starting, of course, with a consequential debate about the Vegas Omelette Bar. Is it worth the wait? Can you ever get a decent fluffy omelette at a buffet? Or is it place of disappointment? Zaslow gives us the answer. We go from there to his thoughts on fashion: Gold Jacket vs Green Jacket. Zaslow has a natural love for sports. He's the voice in our industry that we need. We're thrilled whenever his plane lands on Football America! AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Jonathan Zaslow: https://x.com/ZaslowShow Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Jonathan Zaslow Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Chet Holmgren the most consistently dominant winner in basketball history?On this episode of the Alley Oop Basketball Show, Juju and Trysta break down how Chet has somehow been a #1 seed at every level — high school, college, and now with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is this just coincidence… or the sign of something bigger brewing in OKC?They also dive into: Cade Cunningham’s return and what it means for the Detroit Pistons The controversial Sacramento Kings foul — accident or strategy? Shaquille O'Neal’s Mount Rushmore and who got snubbed The wild Anthony Davis / Nico Harrison call fallout Kevin Durant vs Dillon Brooks trash talk heating up From OKC’s rise to league-wide drama, this episode covers EVERYTHING shaping the NBA right now. -Is OKC actually a title contender? -Is Chet building one of the weirdest legacies ever? -And what was that Kings foul REALLY about? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David is at Disney World, and Rose is in Guatemala, so Roy and Ethan are holding it down in the studio for this edition of The Hockey Show. The two discuss the Islanders' late-season coaching change, letting Patrick Roy go in favor of Peter DeBoer, before diving into the thrilling playoff races in both conferences that could come down to the final day of the regular season. This week's guest is Dave Dameshek, who joins the show to tell Roy and Ethan a story, but ends up yammering at them for much longer than planned about the Pittsburgh Penguins. He also wants to know why people hate Sidney Crosby and ends up in a screaming match with Ethan about it. It's basically Dan's dream edition of The Hockey Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"When it comes to World War II, be on the lookout for the Allies." Tony has his Top 5 storylines heading into the NBA Playoffs, and he has the balls to ask the question that nobody is asking: Can the Thunder go back-to-back? Kyle Van Noy responded to our Lamar Jackson discourse from yesterday, and Zaslow wants to know what happened to 140 characters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Then we erect statues of Dameshek on the baks of the three rivers." The Miami Heat have waived Terry Rozier and opened up a roster spot just in time to be the 10th seed and get bounced from the playoffs. With the Pittsburgh Penguins locking up a surprise playoff spot, the gang discusses their favorite teams of all time that never won a championship. Have you ever walked out of a movie? If you clap in a movie theater, who is there to accept your clapping? What the hell goes on there in the South of France? And oh yeah, Dave Dameshek almost fought Wayne Gretzky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Man, this Zaslow's a weird fella." Have you ever cut a vacation short? Does Zaslow's wife call him Zas? What happens if the Heat don't get Giannis this summer? Why did Dan say Zaslow won't watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs yesterday? Do we have any idea what bail is like in Tijuana? Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He's Bill, and his son is Will?" JuJu gives us his Top 5 NBA storylines we should be talking about and continues the investigation into whether or not Greg Cote was the inspiration for Steve Carell's character in Rooster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Oh, excuse me for breathing." An alarm that we refuse to listen to is going off at The Elser, so we use it to our advantage and try to get a new "Fire Starter" take segment off the ground. Greg Cote's inner monologue makes an appearance before Mike Schur joins Jeremy on this week's edition of Pitch Clock to discuss what is going wrong with his Boston Red Sox early in the MLB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Make no mistake. Everybody's rooting for everyone's failure in every atmosphere." We dissect Zaslow's terrible question to Dusty May, and David Samson tries to defend Zas, who admits he does not deserve it. It leads Zaslow to reveal the worst professional mistake of his career, and Greg Cote thinks Zas may have taken a half step back. But once David Samson's Inner Monologue makes its debut, this hour goes completely off the rails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You know bout that winning being better than losing?" Has Lamar Jackson lost a step? What about a half step? Did he previously gain a step? Would that mean he has not lost a step and a half? Plus, Dusty May joins the show fresh off winning a National Championship that he has yet to enjoy, and Zaslow asks him an all-time bad question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"There were a lot of people arguing Wilt. You know what happened Dan? They died." Dan has finally done it: he has proclaimed that Nikola Jokic is a better offensive player than Michael Jordan. Too bad nobody cares, because the only discourse surrounding the NBA right now is about tanking and the 65-game rule, which is driving Zaslow insane. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Chris, Roy, Tony, Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Corddry makes everything he's in better. From grand Shakespearean aspirations to getting work playing all the douchebags you love to hate ("Hot Tub Time Machine", "Children's Hospital", "Ballers"), Rob is simply too funny to let Dan "The Grief Eater" Le Batard make this a downer episode. Instead, Dan and Rob share laughs, dive deep into Rob finding his dream job as a correspondent alongside Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," and the absurdity of Hollywood, keeping things refreshingly light. "The Audacity", starring Rob Corddry, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Sarah Goldberg, and Simon Helberg, premieres Sunday, April 12th at 9PM ET/PT on AMC and AMC+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Spoiler alert, spoiler alert, spoiler alert." Mike and Jeremy talk around the conflict in the new movie 'The Drama.' Once you reach their spoiler warning, stop listening if you're interested in seeing the movie. There is also a genuine content warning for that section, so please proceed with caution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You see that? Willow's responding to the dog whistle." Jessica is here to not only witness Greg's attempt to break a tennis racket, but also to explain why the Atlanta Dream pulled off a heist, how his latest outburst will affect Geno Auriemma's legacy, and why Jeremy was (sort of) right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Playing with wood. Great title for an autobiography." Could the Celtics trade for Giannis? Could 62-year-old Walt Weiss beat up all of us? Could Greg break a tennis racket by throwing it into the ground? Could Michael Malone turn UNC around in a single year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Jerome Bettis..." Nick Wright demands an apology from Mike Ryan for a bet that is still 9 years away from being paid off. He also delivers eloquent takes on the NBA's need for Adam Silver's intervention, the three biggest storylines in basketball this season, Michael Malone's decision to choose college over the pros, and the show's popularity, but the crew is too distracted by Greg's breathing to react to any of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't want to be late for the game..." After a late night with our South Florida Sports Equinox Livestream, that began with Papi's case for the Best Musical Performance Suey Award and ended with Dan ruining Sandy Alcantara's dominant night for the Marlins, it's time for Greg Cote to get 40 carries. He hits the ground running with Numbers 24 and 23 on his list of Top Greg Cote Catchphrases. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Start with the big one: Is Rookie of the Year already locked for Cooper Flagg… or is Kon Knueppel coming for it? Then it gets WILD: Giannis Antetokounmpo might have half the league as family Angel Reese Atlanta move talk Stephen Curry returns Brandin Podziemski is FEELING himself Nikola Jokic vs Victor Wembanyama Juju & Trysta cover EVERYTHING — fast, funny, and unfiltered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You can't have a conversation about MVP without talkin' about..." Forget your silly Top Fives, JuJu has a Top TEN Brothers In NBA History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No one colludes better than the National Football League." Mike is furious about a needlessly salacious story about Rory McIlroy, and Tony has a new edition of Greg Cote's Back in my Day. Then, DeMaurice Smith joins the crew to discuss his years as the head of the NFLPA, what the PA can do for players and their mental health, and why he forced himself to hate the game of football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That kid Mara is big!" David is supposed to be our finance guy, but he is SHOCKED to learn of the salaries mascots are making these days. And while the crew tries to help him come up with some new catchphrases, David explains how teams decide to hit other players with baseballs, Mike enjoys multiple basketball games, and Jeremy gets emotional about Artemis II, as Zas and Tony laugh in his face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I know, but tell Joey." The University of North Carolina has hired a new Head Basketball Coach in former Nuggets coach Michael Malone, but why wasn't it Thomas Lloyd or William Donovan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's a friends and family plan..." Chris Cote is here with a tip of the cap to lead our crew toward the Sports Equinox Livestream tonight, but it could seemingly be interrupted by the end of the world as we know it. There's not really anything funny to say about it. Just... scary. SO LET'S TALK GIANNIS DRAMA! Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Character is your currency." There's some huge breaking news in the WNBA that directly impacts JuJu's favorite team. Plus, his Top 5 People Who Already Blew It In The Year 2026 and a couple of birthday wishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm sad." The show is on the hunt for both a newspaper and a pay phone, things Dan cannot believe are so difficult to find anywhere in Miami. Plus, Amin stops by for his Weekend Observations, including the drama between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo, his HOF credentials, and some truly terrible puns. And Tony introduces a new game called, "Who He Play For?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Eagle Eye, NASCAR Nate, College Mike, Me, 10 Day Tony, and THE WATERMELON MAN." No matter how much you try to get him to do it, Zaslow will NOT speak for Black people. Also, did you know Papi is a thief and that Kobe is God? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Buckle up because the ride is only just beginning." Dan is very proud of himself for escaping accusations of accidental racism, and Geno Auriemma lashes out against Dawn Staley in a way that we can only describe as 'sore loser behavior.' Then, Luke Thomas is here to discuss UFC Freedom 250, what to expect, and all the ways UFC is tied to Donald Trump's presidency, whether they want to be or not. Also, Tony takes a stumble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm joking. I'm joking. I'm joking. I'm joking. I'm joking. I'm joking. Big respect. Big respect. Big respect. Big respect." So, 'The Big Suey' will hereforth be called 'Hour 1,' but not the first hour of the show, which remains the 'Local Hour,' and so the second hour is 'Hour 1,' not Hour 2, and that is because 'Hour 2' is actually the third hour, and the fourth hour is now Hour 3. Got it? Also, the best baseball play ever made was supplanted by another play over the weekend, but that play wasn't the greatest play of the weekend. Got it? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy (on vocal rest), Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is the best #58 in history? Dave goes with Jack Lambert. But our guest Amin Elhassan goes with Derrick Thomas. We then get into the weeds with the word, bust. You can bust in a bad way. But if someone makes you a bust it means you've had a hall of fame career. This leads us to Las Vegas. Is it okay to vacation there with your kids? Or is it purely an adult zone? We finish it up with Amin ranking Tom Cruise and Will Ferrell's body of work over that of Robert De Niro. Yes, he went there. It's a wide ranging conversation with one of the top minds in sports. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Amin Elhassan Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UConn Huskies men's basketball and UConn Huskies women's basketball have the potential to pull off something WILD — winning BOTH sides of the Final Four and taking over college basketball Juju and Trysta break down whether UConn is building a full-blown dynasty and what it means for the future of hoops.Then we shift gears to the next wave: rising stars like Sarah Strong and Audi Crooks — are they next up?Plus: NBA Playoffs heating up (what’s real vs fake contenders) Los Angeles Clippers making noise MVP race debates LeBron James vs Memphis Grizzlies drama And the funniest moment of the week — the Washington Wizards prank that has everyone talking From college dominance to NBA chaos, this episode has EVERYTHING. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights both made major shakeups this past week, and the gang breaks down what each move says about where each franchise stands. Was the breakup between the Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner a mistake? Will Auston Matthews leave in free agency at the end of his contract? Plus, Rose is mad that the Panthers are turning it on late in the year. Then, Allyson Lukan of the Too Many Men Podcast and Kraken Hockey Network joins the show to discuss Seattle's playoff chances, the pillow fight in the Pacific Division, and the first year of the PWHL's Seattle Torrent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"OVER HIBBERT?" Is it smart to silence the dissenting voices around your business? Is Luka's injury going to ruin everything? Did the New York Post copy Zas? What year would you want to live in forever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"...a no-talent, dirty, rotten player!" Jess stops by to walk us through the Women's Final Four matchups, Director's Cuts, Tiger Woods' call to 'The President,' and the latest on the drama over Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. We also listen to some brilliant new sound from Steve Holman, the man who brought you 'The Heat are resorting to thuggery.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Anal hole lot of parking." Zas has oddly returned from his 'skiing trip' on a Friday, and with that, he has a Top 5 "Did You Guys See This?" Moments from his time away. Also, Tony has some thoughts on trips to the moon, and Amin takes a certain New York venue and schools Zas on his own hometown airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Trysta Krick gets to the bottom of these Final Four matchups. Trysta shares her keys to the game between the UConn and South Carolina Final Four matchup. What will happen if South Carolina hits a scoring drought? Will the schedule impact UConn against South Carolina? What does it mean to have the same Final Four teams as last year? Then, Trysta sorts through the UCLA and Texas Final Four matchup. How can Madison Booker step up against Lauren Betts? How will the Bruins get Lauren Betts early? Also, shoutout to Fort Worth and the Horned Frogs! Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's been a hectic show..." JuJu helps Amin and the Shipping Container catch up on the headlines they missed from around the sports world today and lets us know about a very special new street name in Miami. Plus, a LOADED Thursday Thunder following his Joker of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Dan hates Amar'e Stoudemire." After discussing the new additions to the Basketball Hall of Fame, Mike reveals a new place where he'd love to be a fly on the wall. Then, David joins Jeremy as the baseball expert on this week's Pitch Clock, and Luis pinch hits for Chris Cote as he and Jeremy go head-to-head in a build-your-team edition of Pitch Clock Trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Why this question?" Jiří Procházka has a fight coming up across the street for UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center, so he stops by in person to discuss his creative training regimen, how he prepares for fear, the greatest feelings of his life, and to make Jeremy fear for his. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You bet your...ass!" David Samson stops by, but before we can get to him, just seven quick things. David dives into Marlins attendance, TV deals across sports, and his movie review before we watch one of the funniest videos to ever surface from Nothing Personal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I SAID JERK OFF!" EVERYONE in the office is in on the Miami Marlins and Major League Baseball, and the crew is ready to show up to games as Sandy Alcantara has asked them to. Then, after a night where the Heat allowed the most points they've ever allowed in a single quarter to the Boston Celtics, Mike and Amin get into a legitimate shouting match over the Heat's front office strategy at this year's deadline. This is one of the best days of Dan's life. Today's cast: Dan, Amin, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've watched any comedy since the pandemic... then you already love Joel Kim Booster. He's had a hand in everything from "Fire Island" and "Loot" to "KPop Demon Hunters" and "Big Mouth" and now, the new "Scrubs" reboot. Joel tells Dan about the challenges of understanding and owning his identity being adopted by a deeply conservative and religious white family... and how he navigated not being accepted by his parents for being gay and finding an outlet through acting and comedy. He also talks about his transition from the startup world to the world of comedy, and why even after creating original and authentic (and successful!) work… to maintain a career in entertainment, you never really escape having to prove yourself over and over again. Joel also reminisces about his recent marriage to his husband, the clarity and comfort it brings, and how love really can make any situation better. Watch new episodes of "Scrubs" Wednesday at 8/7c on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You're the one that said the stupid thing." Tensions continue to escalate around the Philadelphia Eagles, the video team finally gets the video Dan asked for 90 minutes ago, and Mark Cuban regrets who he sold the Mavericks to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We've never had so much access to so much information with so little idea as to what the hell is happening." TYT's Brett Erlich joins the show to discuss the feud between Elon Musk and Jon Stewart, then claims he follows everyone on the show, even though he barely follows anyone. After he departs, we revisit our past Looks Like March Sadness Champions and the legendary voices that have brought them through our speakers for more than a decade, and Greg Cote reveals the Final Four of Mount GregFour. Plus, Mike rips into the USMNT after another embarrassing loss in the lead-up to this summer's home World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I took advantage of my uncommonly large nostrils by trying to snort a gummy." Trysta joins the show and weighs in on the Jaden Ivey and Tiger Woods situations. How responsible should Ivey's mother — the head coach of the Notre Dame women's college basketball team — be for her daughter's actions? She then tries to take a victory lap on Dan Hurley and UConn basketball, but derails the show and leads us into a discussion of Greg Cote's feet and ingesting weed gummies rectally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Your solution is to put Tiger Woods in a car that is literally surrounded by cameras?" Has April Fool's Day lost its juice in a post-truth world? Tony is fascinated by the merger of Japanese and American Twitter and Greg Cote continues to be fascinated by Tiger Woods as he seeks treatment following his recent DUI arrest. Amin proposes an interesting solution for Tiger before the show pivots to an epic mistake that MLB umpire CB Bucknor made last night that has made his stint behind the dish today must-watch television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He's been doing number two for 15 years." Dan wants to steal Greg Cote's Top 50 Catchphrases from The Greg Cote Show with Greg Cote, but Greg doesn't have his 24th catchphrase ready just yet. Inter Miami opens its new stadium this weekend, and Dan wonders whether teams will eventually need fans in their stadiums. Plus, Mike Ryan was at Miami Hurricanes' spring practice and calls Malachi Toney both 'baby Jesus' and a 'prodigal son.' Today's Cast: Dan, Greg, Chris, Roy, Tony, Mike, Amin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MULLINS REALLY DID THAT. On this episode of the Alley Oop Basketball Show, Juju and Trysta react to one of the WILDEST moments of March Madness as UConn’s Mullins hits the shot of a lifetime—an instant classic that will live forever in tournament history. But that’s just the start… Is Coach Hurley building a modern college basketball dynasty at UConn? Are the Knicks officially in trouble… or are fans overreacting? Caitlin Clark working with the NBA?! And her take on Nikola Jokic March Madness update: who’s rising, who’s DONE Did the Pacers just tank on purpose?! Raptors vs Magic breakdown and what it actually means This episode is PACKED with takes, chaos, and real talk from around the basketball world. Drop your takes in the comments: Was Mullins’ shot the BEST of March Madness so far? And are the Knicks cooked?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You know what it's like during the T-Shirt Toss." JuJu is here to deliver both a Joker AND Playa of the Day, but he, Amin, and Tony also have some words for the writers of 'Paradise.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't know what Robitussin he's taking..." Mike praises Radko Gudras for willingly taking a beating before Michelle Beadle joins us, while putting aside all her bias, to make a case for Wemby for MVP. Also, the Atlanta Hawks? Anyone? Allen Funt? Anyone? Anyone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Christopher comes with multiple balls." The games are about to get really good in Women's College Basketball, there's an update on Tiger Woods' car crash, and, because it's a Tuesday, Greg Cote unsurprisingly has a 'Back in my Day.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He's a medium-ass." An Olaf animatronic seized at a Disney park in one of the most disturbing and hilarious videos the show has ever seen. Then, John Tortorella is back (Jack), and Jaden Ivey's crash-out and subsequent release from the Chicago Bulls offer more questions than answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Don't goooooooo showerin'..." Dan hatches a plan to host a South Beach Sessions with his squatter, Kash Patel somehow has a worse week than Chris Paddack, the crew returns to the Rally Rooster from the Marlins Spanish Broadcast, and Greg makes a reference from 1888. Plus, hey! The Heat had a big win! Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Roy, Amin, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I love Bob, but Bob don't love us." Before updating the Polls and dishing out his Joker of the Day, JuJu delivers his Top 5 Things That Children Today Would Be So Appalled To Learn Was Normal For Kids Back In The Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We got rid of cars for you, asshole!!!!!!" Tony was surprised by how fast baseball moves now; Dan will not assume innocence until proven guilty with Alec Bohm's parents, and Amin loses his mind on bike riders during his Weekend Observations. Plus, Pitbull is skirting his FIU responsibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"They make you wear pink underwear." Tiger Woods crashed his car yet again as his story continues to be a somber one of pain, addiction, and dreadful decision-making. What will it take for Tiger to start making better decisions? Also, Dan makes a bold prediction about a potential Raptors-Knicks series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Oh, he hit it." Amin has never been happier than listening to the Duke announcer's call as they blew the lead against UConn, and Jeremy can't stop talking about the Fish. Plus, is Michael Jordan happier as a NASCAR guy than he ever was as the greatest basketball player who's ever lived? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"A guy with seven bucks still has more than a guy with none." Dan starts the show by attempting to connect with the youths by mentioning classic young people programs like 1977's Smokey and the Bandit, and continues by accidentally being racist toward his own people. Plus, Duke chokes, the Marlins get off to their best start in 17 years, and the Miami Heat...well. Today's cast: Dan, Amin, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave offers ways to improve the NFL, by stealing from other professional sports. How much better would football be if the players could fight? What about relegation and stoppage time? We also get into a deep debate about nuts. Then Dave gives Pablo Torre the James Lipton questionnaire, adapted from Bernard Pivot. What's his favorite word? What's his least favorite word? Are nuts a snack or a treat? He answers it all and then gets deep about being a true fan of sports. It's a can't miss interview with the top sports journalist in the game. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Pablo Torre: https://x.com/PabloTorre Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Pablo Torre Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roy is out sick this week, so Rosey is driving the bus, and Adnan Virk is along for the ride with David and Ethan. The gang kicks off the show with a discussion of teams fading from playoff contention and which ones they trust enough to hold on. Plus, the four share which teams they will be rooting for come playoff time, with the Panthers out and the Flyers likely to miss the Postseason as well. Plus, Ethan has a stat of the week about the rising concern in Vegas, and in wins and fails, Adnan highlights how bad the Rangers are this year, and Dave celebrates a couple of goalies standing up for themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Hello?" While we're all excited about Opening Day, let's not forget about our UFL brethren who ALSO kick off their season today. Plus, a new nickname proposal for Caleb Williams, and Tony introduces the crew to a little thing called "The 'Are We Friends?' Theory." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"For the fans of high school basketball in the mid-20th century in Indiana..." Jess stops by to inform the crew about the NCAA Women's Tournament, break down the Will Wade hire by LSU, explain why Syracuse's coach is angry about the repetitive nature of her team's bracket placement, and to teach Zaslow who Chappell Roan is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"THEIR TEAM MOVED TO TEXAS. TEXAS!" Dave Dameshek is a fan of those little pork things the Miami crew has for breakfast, and he's also a bigger fan of MLB than the NBA, which leads to a good old-fashioned sports debate. Plus, Tony's headed to his first-ever Opening Day tonight and needs to learn a thing or two about the Marlins, Mike is ready to connect with the franchise, and Zas has a word for the Minnesota Wild play-by-play broadcaster. Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Free game of no cost..." When it comes to JuJu Gotti, he wants David to know that everything is rooted in love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I flew a spaceship built by the lowest bidder." Senator Mark Kelly is a perennial optimist, but even he can admit that the country is currently in a bit of disarray. He joins the show to discuss the President's lack of strategy regarding Iran, ICE's slush fund, TSA, and why the administration is costing everyday Americans a chance at a normal life. Then, with that very logical lead-in, it's time for The Pitch Clock! Happy Opening Day, everyone! See you at 3:00 p.m.! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"But..." Dan starts our hour with Tony's friend and Team USA Flag Football QB, Nico Casares, by bringing up the Puka Nacua controversy, so... good spot for him. But once Tony explains what Juego De Manos means, Nico details what it was like to take down the greatest players in the NFL on a national stage. He also has hot takes. But don't worry, folks, we get back to Puka stuff once he heads out. Normal hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Six seats from Mary Hart..." Dan, who apparently runs a side hustle as our Social Media Editor, spends yet another hour trying to paint David as a he-man woman-hater. David dishes out his expertise on MLB Opening Night on Netflix and tells the story of the time he hung up on Jeb! Bush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What was the question?" It's a post-truth apocalypse, and within it, we learn some truths about Barry Bonds and the Yankees, the NBA photoshops in the Philippines, Aaron Judge's age, and Bob Barker's disturbing behavior. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm exactly like Anthony Bourdain, if he was afraid of everything." Phil Rosenthal, the creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and host of Netflix's deliciously popular travel show, "Somebody Feed Phil", delights in leaving Dan "The Grief Eater" Le Batard to go hungry in maybe the most positive and mouthwatering South Beach Sessions to date. Phil never dreamt of writing and creating one of the most successful and beloved sitcoms of all-time, but he shares how he made sure it would be a show watched all around the world, even today, thirty years later. He talks about how there's nothing that brings people together more than the combination of family, food, travel, and humor - and nothing will stop him now from continuing to explore that combination all over the world. Phil also shares some of his favorite laughs (and meals) from his shows, honoring his parents with the opening of the most-popular diner in Los Angeles right now, Max & Helen's, and the joys of writing the New York Times-bestselling "Just Try It" series of children's books with his daughter, Lily. Phil and Lily's newest book, "Just Try It: Someplace New!" is available everywhere now and go to PhilRosenthalWorld.com for everything Phil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The police should be close to that person." Maybe don't listen to the lyrics of certain songs if you feel a certain way about certain stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We're losing recipes." Greg Cote, whose voice sounds like he swallowed the sands of time, introduces us to a few new phrases from his Top 50 catchphrases, and he also tells us about the 4 categories from his Mount Gregfour, a segment with 4 Mount Gregmores in it, which, of course, are lists of 5 things, like a Top 5, but not a Top 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What about one jone?" Trysta, donned in her cardigan, and JuJu each have competing Top 5s, in no particular order: Top 5 College Basketball Names and Top 5 Sentences That If You Would Have Told Me Happened Before The Season I Would Have Told You To Stay Off The Weed. Also, Chris leaves the show in shame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I missed your fat face." You'll be hard-pressed to find someone in sports media who is more anti-Wemby than Nick Wright. Now, everyone loves him, so that's not a very high bar to clear, but still. Plus, is Paul George using his mental health as a crutch in a way that diminishes what mental health care truly is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Please email H-Argh." Dan doesn't understand how the shadow show works, Roy wears jeans to a golf course and sings a bacon-themed song, Zaslow sounds like a scorned lover, and Mike suggests UNC hire someone more experienced than the very green, certainly-not-hirable Jai Lucas. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick are joined by Offball and Flagrant Magazine’s very own Ashtyn Butoso! They break down what this new CBA agreement means for the players. Will they ever see 50% revenue share? Is there a larger conspiracy? Is Trysta raining on the parade? Then, Juju shares which free agents he wants to see in an Atlanta Dream jersey, Trysta and Ashtyn bring him back to earth and break down what could happen in this season's free agency. Could Arike go to New York? Who will the Los Angeles Sparks protect? What will these new expansion teams do? Next, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Lastly, they make their March Madness predictions leading into tip-off.  Who are we picking as a Cinderella team? Who will rise to the occasion? And of course, who do we have winning it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LUKE KENNARD ACTIVATES SNIPER MODE Juju and Trysta kick things off with the INSANE buzzer-beater that saw Luke Kennard win it for the Lakers in dramatic fashion — one of the wildest finishes of the season.From there, the chaos continues as they dive into March Madness, including the Florida Gators making noise, St. John’s staying hot under their winning coach, and the Vanderbilt game that had everyone talking.The conversation heats up with Miami’s performance, plus major NBA storylines — including Luka’s shocking suspension, the return of Jalen Williams, and Steph Curry back in action.This episode is packed with clutch moments, controversy, and tournament madness you don’t want to miss. Tap in for all the takes, reactions, and debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Once as a listener and once as a seer." Greg calls South Beach Sessions Dan's "career opus," which suddenly turns Dan back into a writer for no discernible reason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Is he an eagle or is he a turkey?" Brad Williams is going to the bathroom too much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's where he told Chi Chi to grab the yayo." It's hard to believe, but Joe Biden called Greg Cote last week and left him a voicemail. Even harder to believe? Biden ALSO had post-cruise voice. Plus, iguanas at the Miami Open, Zaslow's greatest theatrical performance, an update of the Looks Like tournament, and the Top 5 Teams and Athletes 'Roy' Likes To Watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm fascinated by the Waymo." Dusty May is well on his way to winning a National Title at Michigan, so we spend the majority of our time with him sending Zas into a driverless car, forcing him to talk about Boca Raton, and playing a game of May or May Not where Dan seemingly has no idea how to ask a question. Also, did you know Dan grew up in a market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Being in love means never having to say you're sorry." Jeremy is Roy, Roy is Siegfried, and Dan is annoyed. But last night, the Spurs took it to the Heat as Miami lost its fifth straight game, but we'll tell you the biggest takeaway: Victor Wembanyama is worth the price of admission. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, Amin, Jeremy (Roy), Mike, and Roy (Siegfried). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He was disappointed that the women seemed happy." Dan wants the crew to discuss the success of Project Hail Mary, but Amin and JuJu leave him No Other Choice but to talk Peter Parker and them boys. Plus, JuJu has, according to Dan, some free game that has no cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"As a woman, I am very, very something about that." Rachel Nichols stops by to take a tour around the NBA, including the best results for the Knicks and the Lakers, Wemby's unprecedented excellence, and the 'sucky' 65-game rule, but as a woman, she also has very strong thoughts on Zaslow's willingness to ignore Jury Duty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Ethan! Come in here and show us your bruise!" Zas and Chris are exhausted after getting dominated in a street hockey tournament over the weekend. Plus, Dan is fascinated by whatever is going on that's keeping Christian Wilkins out of the league, but quick! Which one is controversial: The Pussycat Dolls, Josie & The Pussycats, or Pussy Riot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I punch back." Did you think a bunch of NFL stars could lose a flag football game to non-NFL athletes? Do you think Papi could beat up Laker fans? Is it possible for Luka to rack up the most technical fouls of all time? Will Amin's Weekend Observations allow the show to speak freely? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sounds like a sucka move." After the greatest single-season turnaround in Men's College Basketball history, the Miami Hurricanes' season has finally come to an end, and the crew is already concerned about Jai Lucas' future. Plus, after the Heat's 7-game win streak, they're now on a 4-game losing streak, so they're, you know, back in the play-in. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Amin (eventually), Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave offers advice to the 2026 NFL Draft class: “When the team calls you, don’t answer on the first ring... too desperate.” Then we head out to Draft Mountain and chat with the one man who sits at its peak: Daniel Jeremiah from The Move The Sticks Podcast. He chats all things draft, including fun revisionist history. He also reveals the two quarterbacks he'd pick over Patrick Mahomes. Yes, there are two. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Daniel Jeremiah: https://x.com/MoveTheSticks Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Daniel Jeremiah Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NHL season is winding down, and the playoff races are heating up in both conferences. Roy, David, Ethan, and Rose break down where things stand with just under a month left until the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and how some major injuries and returns will affect who makes it in. Plus, the Florida Panthers whooped up on the Edmonton Oilers last night and reminded everybody that they are not going anywhere next year after injuries derailed this season. Then, Dave delivers his Puck Luck picks for the week, and the crew shares their wins and fails. Plus, ESPN rules expert and former NHL official Dave Jackson joins the show to break down some of the major calls around the league recently and explain how the process of penalizing and suspending works. Will he help the gang finally understand what goaltender interference is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Semitic Warrior strikes again!" Okay, so it was LeBron, Luka, Tommy Hutton, Chuck Norris, and now...Jeremy. Chris gives advice on how to watch March Madness, Zas knows 'bout that 'nertia during Tony's new game called "Better Than Jordan," and Dave Dameshek believes Malik Willis should already be asking out of Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"There's a Mitchell on the team!" Zaslow and the crew discuss the best moments from the first day of March Madness, but on a day that's already been full of legends, they have to add another to the discussion as we learn mid-hour that Chuck Norris has passed away. Upon hearing the crushing news, Dave shares a heartfelt tribute to a name that has carried fame across decades. (See, Dan? Your voice is still here even when you're not! Across decades!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'M GREAT AT QUESTIONS!" LeBron James and Luka Doncic came down to Miami and delivered epic performances as they beat the Heat, and the crew was blown away by what they saw. That said, Zaslow has accused a joyful Jeremy of being too much in LeBron's camp. And speaking of legends, Marlins color commentator Tommy Hutton is set to retire after this season, and he stops by to share the best stories from his years in Major League Baseball, his favorite calls, and to...make fun of Jeremy? Oh, come on! Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I should have told you to cover your ears." LeBron sets a new personal record, Giannis continues to disagree with the franchise he chose to stay with, and JuJu delivers a Thursday Thunder ahead of March Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's suggestive." The crew discusses a splashy, new menu item at loanDepot park and Tony's upcoming trip to Talladega. Then, the Pitch Clock returns for another edition of "Pitch Clock Jeopardy!" between Jeremy and Chris, and Jake Mintz joins Jeremy for a recap of the spectacle that was the World Baseball Classic and a preview of next week's Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Did Afroman bang your wife?" Everyone's favorite College Basketball broadcaster, John Fanta, joins the show to dish out some upset picks, react to the Looks Like tournament, and relive the misery of his Brown fandom. Plus, we finally get to the details of the Trial of the Century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Do you have any Emmys, Dan?" David Samson is here to discuss the new WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. David believes this is a massive win for the owners and calls any other interpretation 'spin,' but after Jeremy and Mike offer counterpoints, it leads Mike to turn to Jeremy off-microphone to say 'I think we bodied him.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"They eat you up and swallow you." The trial of the century has the crew ready to go, but you know who's not? The cruise-addled Greg Cote. Also, Miami is trying to do the impossible against Mizzou, we relive the Jai Alaites of yesterday's livestream for the Cyclones, and Dan breaks down in tears over the Dolphins reportedly holding onto De'Von Achane. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diplo has created a global music empire built on instinct. The Grammy-winning DJ, producer, and artist, shares unfiltered stories from an unimaginable life - from street fights in Florida parking lots to sunrise sets at Burning Man and producing for global giants like BTS on their new album, “ARIRANG”. Diplo celebrates the diverse, cultural roots of his musical and creative philosophy, and the artists and life-changing performances that continue to inspire him after nearly three decades of making music - from Beyoncé’s legendary Coachella set to witnessing Prince just before his death. Their conversation also takes a powerful turn as he reflects on the emotional highs and crashes of a life spent more than 200 days a year on the road - and recounts using music as both escape and release after learning his mother had passed away. From managing imposter syndrome and loneliness, to building a life of purpose and movement, Dan and Diplo examine what it takes to make people connect. For all the latest music, tour dates, and more go to Diplo.com and for Diplo's Run Club - DiplosRunClub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Nothin' wrong with that!" JuJu is here to update the polls, but first, he has some awards to dish out to the crew for their respective days on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I kinda wish David Samson was here..." Did Maxx Crosby get hurt because he had long legs on a drive? Is Zas brave for his March Madness picks? What's the deal with WNBA collective bargaining? Why does Jess wish David were here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Why can't we have civil wars anymore?" The crew is feeling the Jai as they prepare for their first-ever Jai Alaivestream later today. Then, Dan, Mike, Tony, Greg and Jeremy lead a conversation on the United States' potential intervention in Cuba. Chris and Zas? Notably absent. Roy gets a pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[in a parrot voice] "Very good!" Domonique is here to discuss Jaylen Waddle, the Dolphins, and White Actors Who Sound Like R&B Singers. And no matter how brow-beaten he may be, the cruise-addled and feral Greg is continuing his game of the century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The professional drinkers don't count; their wives count." "I'm like a donkey with a pack on trotting around the landscape." "It's like a packing house out here, there should be hams hanging from hooks." We're well on our way to one of the all-time great Greg Cote performances. And yeah, okay, Zas said the thing about Jeter, but who cares? Semantics. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Stop keeping your money in your damn car." JuJu has multiple Top 5s, including his Top 5 Shows You Should Be Watching Right Now and Top 5 R&B Names In Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"¿Cómo se dice 'fuego' en español?" The Dolphins made another blockbuster trade before we started recording, moving Jaylen Waddle, and it just so happens they traded him to Elle's favorite team. Plus, a raging debate over Oldies vs. Classics, Jay-Z's return, and a game of Elle Yes or Elle No. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Is it all Marlas?" Tony helps put a big UFC event in perspective, David looks through squiggly lines, Mike shares his thoughts on Tony and Jeremy's debate from earlier, and the entire crew discusses the biggest upsets in American history. Also, Dan's mom's lover has returned to NBA action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It was a ball." We have Tani's Top 5 Something Or Nothings of NFL Free Agency, or is it a Big Deal or No Deal? Plus, the time Tony's card got declined at Tootsie's, David Zaslav's big payday, and Mike Ryan's arrival at the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"MY CALVES HURT!" Dan is jubilant because he found a way to begin the show by pitting Tony and Jeremy against each other over something David's been advised not to discuss: Cuba. The hour only gets more heated from there. Buckle up, folks. Today's cast: Dan, David, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaylen Brown just went OFF for 41 points and had the Boston Celtics absolutely buzzing — and Juju & Trysta are here to break it all down.In this episode of the Alley Oop Basketball Show, the crew dives into: Brown’s dominant performance and what it means for the Celtics moving forward The latest on the Los Angeles Lakers — are they figuring it out or still stuck in chaos? The fascinating comparison between Luka Dončić and Caitlin Clark — do they really have the same bag? The Atlanta Hawks heating up with a serious win streak Toronto Raptors fans going absolutely off the rails And a hilarious MMA fail you NEED to see From elite scoring performances to wild fan moments and crossover debates, this episode has everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You can say thank you before you toss it." A fan got Dan a giant picture of Druski, and Dan has no idea what to do with it, but fear not, because Roy has some advice for him. Plus, JuJu shares his thoughts on the Oscars, including why he wasn't crazy about Marty Supreme, and tells us his Top 5 Favorite Players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Count the dongs is a totally different website." Amin joins in on the conversation from earlier about Inside The NBA, then delivers his Weekend Observations in which he reveals he doesn't like Tommy Boy, he hasn't watched Florida basketball since Nick Calathes, and Marco Belinelli has a documentary coming out. You know bout that Marco Belinelli Summer League? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Hey movie theater, we're already in you!" We open with the segment that is sweeping the nation after last night's livestream: Back In My Dave. Dan tries to reignite the Samson and Trysta beef before the gang enters a discussion on whether or not the coverage of the NBA from legacy media is too negative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

" A dude found a way to make a bongo sound sad. That is impressive." Last night's World Baseball Classic semifinal between the United States and Dominican Republic ended in controversy, and America-First Isolationists, Jonathan Zaslow and David Samson, think Geraldo Perdomo has to swing the bat. Trysta shares her Top 5 games to watch in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and the gang reacts to news that the NBA is looking to expand to Las Vegas and Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You gotta get around more black folks." Dan's inner monologue is incredibly satisfied with the start of the show as Dan pits David Samson and Trysta against each other immediately. It leads to Samson's Top 5 list of the people who have talked to him the worst in his career. Zaslow is living his Heat fandom through his son and shares his Top 5 reasons he hasn't been to a Heat game in years. Plus, it's March Madness, so we celebrate by getting our Looks Like Tournament underway. Today's Cast: Dan, Zaslow, Samson, Chris, Roy, Mike, Trysta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL Lineman Geoff Schwartz joins the show to tell the story of how his wedding day landed on the same day as legal tampering. How he was with his groomsmen, readying to walk the aisle while making the decision to join the NY Giants. Then Geoff gives his thoughts on why having a star center and star tight end is the latest chapter in the continuing evolution of professional football. He says it's in response to the plethora of incredible pass rushers. He adds that all the talk about how hard it is on the players to move is ridiculous. You're rich. You're fine. Then Director Bryan Bishop stops by to chat the Academy Awards. His documentary, Growth, is a must watch. He says One Battle After Another is a lock, and thinks that the drop off of Hamnet is for the best. As Vince Lombardi once said, "It ain't bragging if you done it." Dave Dameshek and the gang did just that on this episode of Football America! (NOTE: This episode was recorded before the Kyler Murray trade to the Vikings.) AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Geoff Schwartz: https://x.com/geoffschwartz Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Geoff Schwartz Team: Gino Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bam Adebayo just made NBA history — and Juju and Trysta are saying LET BAM HAVE HIS DAY. On this episode of the Alley Oop Basketball Show, the hosts react to Bam breaking a major shooting record previously held by the legendary Kobe Bryant. Is this one of the most underrated milestones in the league right now? But that’s just the start. Juju and Trysta also dive into: The continued rise of Victor Wembanyama and what the future looks like for the San Antonio Spurs Whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are becoming the most dangerous team in the West Dejounte Murray showing off with a major NBA flex A key matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic How Jaylen Brown is performing for the Boston Celtics Why Kawhi Leonard ended up calling out a fight on the court From record-breaking performances to MVP conversations and NBA drama, this episode covers everything happening around the league right now. If you love NBA debates, hot takes, and basketball culture — this is the show for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roy was in the keys last week, losing to kids at a BBQ competition, so the boys catch up on all the trade deadline news they missed, including what the Florida Panthers' holding firm says about the organization's belief in its ability to win another Stanley Cup next season. Then, Dave Dameshek of Football America joins the show to regale the gang with stories of the old days, tell us why the conferences should still be named after NHL legends, and ramble on and on about the Pittsburgh Penguins and god knows what in a way that only he can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Is Sinners M-F or... what is it?" The World Baseball Classic is back tonight, Zaslow gets racist (again) about the movies, and Mike tells a story of developing superpowers at a doctor's appointment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I can't look over her shoulder without seeing the word 'throbbing.'" Chris Cote came back from vacation knowing nothing about sports, but that might be because he was distracted by a key party. And while Dave breaks down QB play as Kyler Murray has signed with the Vikings, Tony thinks Dave should leave it to the real QB in the room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I've got, like, a Benjamin Buttons thing going on." Both Bam Adebayo and Erik Spoelstra fired back at the people who created controversy by questioning the "ethics" of his 83-point performance, but thanks to a South Florida sports eclipse, we're facing what may very well be the biggest controversy in Chick-fil-A's history. Side note: Ummm, are the Heat for real? They have a BIG GAME this weekend where Zas will get to watch his new favorite player in person. Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Dave Dameshek, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander were each convicted of sex trafficking. Willem Marx, who is covering the trial for Vanity Fair, gives Billy Corben the details. Plus, Brother Lyle Mohammed of the Miami-based Circle of Brotherhood talks about his on-going beef with Miami Dade county commissioner Keon Hardemon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Rachel Banham and Aari McDonald join the show to discuss their time at Unrivaled and how many ankles they have broken so far this season. Then, they take Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick to Podcast School. What was it like talking to Holly Rowe? How do they get players to be unfiltered? Do they get nervous before recording? Next, Rachel and Aari settle the Giannis gather, or travel debate Juju and Trysta have been having… or do they? Are they calling that in the W? They answer Dana Evan’s question, what do you do on your off time? Is Breeze BC team ‘steal your girl’? Lastly, Juju makes his DraftKings Pick of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Don't say that word in front of me..." JuJu delivers his Top 5 Most Disrespectful Moments In NBA History, and Zaslow remembers every single one of them. Also, JuJu delivers the Polls and initiates a celebration of the employee of Meadowlark Media that Dan was antisemitic toward yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I can see where I erred." The crew relives Greg Cote's electric local sports updates from vacation, Zaslow helps ESPN figure out the most untouchable athletes, and Luka and LeBron can't play together. But before all that, Tony has to make an apology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm allowed to use the n-word." Michael Buble, Stubby Clapp, and Dan Le Batard walk into a bank... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I just lost all respect for you." David takes credit for the joy everyone experienced at the WBC last night and explains when people learned about player salaries, why the White House Cabinet is wearing giant dress shoes, and how Mark DeRosa ended up having his Team USA blunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"IS THAT NOT OUR JOB?!" From players like Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo, to legendary broadcasters like Mike Breen, Jonathan Zaslow, and the ever-eloquent-and-definitely-not-too-white-to-say-Mamba-Mentality Jeremy Tache, people around the NBA are defending the validity of the excellence of Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance, and Dwyane Wade is taking a victory lap over Bam and the Heat's recent success. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I am my ancestors' wildest dream." Governor Wes Moore wants to fight for the future of this country because he is the product of generational sacrifices made in pursuit of the American dream. The 63rd Governor of Maryland sits down with Dan Le Batard for a deeply personal conversation about the moments that shaped his life and leadership. After losing his father at just three years old and growing up under the watch of a fiercely determined single mother, he struggled to find direction—until military school changed everything. He reflects on witnessing war up close and why it left him deeply skeptical of it, while leading the country to do far more for the soldiers and families who carry its scars. He also recounts the moment he was disinvited by President Trump from the National Governors Association Dinner at the White House—and weighs in on the question many have asked: is Trump a racist? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Comparison is the thief of joy." JuJu has a Joker of the Week, words for the Bam haters, and the reaction to his latest single, and Jeremy accuses Dan of antisemitism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No, it's not wrong." Jessica joins the show to discuss Timothée Chalamet stepping in it, the ACC Tournament, and A'ja Wilson's boyfriend. Then, Jemele stops by to lend her expert opinion on the Magic City controversy, as someone who, admittedly, has spent a lot of her money there. And both of them help Dan settle on which songs belong in the "oldies" category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Anyone who criticizes it should be shot." Ron Magill stops by to get insulted by Dan, who is having a tremendous day angering the people he loves, and to take us through the animal kingdom, including bald eagles, manatees, and sea anemones. Also, what in the world was Team USA thinking with their approach to their game against Italy last night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I saw the Dolphins canned Tua. Canned tuna." Amin is here to provide the National perspective on Bam Adebayo's record-breaking performance, why it should be celebrated, the surprise of Bam being the guy to reach 83, and how Kobe Bryant fans are reacting. We also hear from an excited-to-drink-some-rum Greg Cote about Bam's accomplishment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Everybody knows puppets only have four fingers." Bam Adebayo broke Kobe Bryant's record for the most points scored in a single game with 83 last night against the Lossington Lizards. Dan worries the national dialogue will frame this negatively, but Jeremy wants to celebrate "Jeremy Was Right" Day. Will the crew let him speak? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To listen to all six episodes of “Murder at The U”, follow “30 for 30 Podcasts” for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Draymond Green just made one of the boldest claims in NBA history.On this episode of the Alley Oop Basketball Show, Juju and Trysta react to Draymond saying he might be the best thing to ever happen to the Golden State Warriors franchise. Is it confidence… or a wild humble brag?Then the crew dives into Jayson Tatum’s return for the Boston Celtics. With their superstar back on the court, do the Celtics have a real shot to dominate the East again? Meanwhile, the New York Knicks continue to look unsteady, raising questions about whether they’re actually contenders — or just another mid-season roller coaster.Out West, the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to survive without LeBron James. Can the team hold things together while LeBron sits, or will the standings start slipping? And finally, Juju and Trysta react to a viral Machine Gun Kelly clip that has the internet completely confused. From NBA debates and bold quotes to viral internet moments, this episode covers everything happening around the league.If you love NBA drama, basketball debates, and hilarious viral moments, you’re in the right place. Subscribe for more episodes of the Alley Oop Basketball Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Zaslow looks like that mean girl from 'Hey Arnold!'." While he might be releasing new music himself, JuJu can still be our definitive voice on what is and what isn't an oldies song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Tupac is big band music." Dan Marino missed out on a big payday, Luke Kornet is the winner of the Magic City debacle, and the UFC's card for their White House event is surprising, but not as surprising as what now makes up the "oldies" music category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't know if there is an 'All-Star' in that category." Stan Van Gundy took some time away from his World Baseball Classic adventures to join us for a trip around NBA topics, including the upcoming game between the Celtics and Spurs, the Hornets and the "wide open" Eastern Conference, Wemby's biggest flaw, and the greatest offensive player of all-time, all while stifling Diet Coke-induced burps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"DIMELO MI GENTEEEEEEEEEEEE!" Randy Arozarena said some words in three different versions of Spanish that NO ONE has said at a press conference. Jeremy and Mike get into it over the excitement of the WBC and surprisingly NOT the Miami Heat. Also, it's time for everyone's favorite NFL Free Agency game: Big Move or Not a Big Move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Wizards are a good team." Tony wonders aloud where the hell MLB has been hiding O'Neil Cruz, which corners Jeremy into a prediction that groups him in with your ol' pal Dave Dameshek. But more importantly, the Dolphins made a decision at QB, and it's someone whose last name might make you say, "What you talkin' 'bout?" The crew reacts to the Dolphins' finding their QB of the future, Malik Willis. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You're my glue guy in the bay, and I love you..." Jeremy has a Stat of the Day about, well, you can guess who, which leads us to an old song from Mike Ryan about Draymond Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Speaking of trolls..." After a harrowing conversation about a tragedy surrounding an AI Chatbot, Amin joins the show to deliver his Weekend Observations and discuss the wild experience of doing Pablo's show in a live setting. Disclaimer: This hour discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you are experiencing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, counselors are here for you. You are not alone. Call 988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I learned it from you, Dad." Pabloprah Torre found the smoking gun in the Clippers-Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration story, and he's here to wax poetic about the brilliance of his own reporting from the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in a masturbatory way. How is this anything other than cap circumvention? Why did Mark Cuban disappear? How did he sneak a document under Adam Silver's nose in a literal way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You're scared of the nipple?" Charlotte Hornets play-by-play broadcaster, Eric Collins, is here to discuss the joy of his broadcasts, the excellence of Kon Knueppel, the best run in Hornets' history, and to solve the mystery of Purple Shirt Guy. Then, while we may have originally thought Victor Wembanyama was an other-worldly being sent to destroy the NBA, it looks like he's actually here to save it. There IS crying in basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I reclaim my time." The Miami Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa this morning, which Zaslow told you was going to happen, and the entire crew is locked in on what it means for the Dolphins' future... except for Jeremy, who is convinced the Dolphins did this just so our show wouldn't have to talk about the Miami Heat. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Dameshek opens the show by answering the question: which QB draft class is the best in the history of people. Then Carmen Vitali and JD Bunkis join the show to talk about all the latest moves of the 2026 NFL trade. They get past the headlines and into why these teams make the decisions they do. They look at how GMs construct teams and why roster construction is a science, but an inexact science. Dave then uses a fact about Patriot fans (how they lament more than any other football fans and will whine about Drake Maye's injury for the rest of time) as a way chat about the gold medal hockey game. Would Canada have won if they put Sidney Crosby on the ice? The answer touches on the racial makeup of Canada and why French Canadians aren't pulling their weight in the goal. Yes, we go there. And then we wind our way back to NFL trades. It's Football America time! (NOTE: Recorded on Thursday at 1pm ET.) AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek JD Bunkis: https://x.com/JDBunkis Carmen Vitali: https://x.com/CarmieV Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: JD Bunkis, Carmen Vitali Team: Gino Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juju is joined by special guest Lalaa Shepard for a wild episode of the Alley Oop Basketball Show — and the conversation goes WAY beyond the court.First up: the unbelievable story of a coach connected to California State University, Bakersfield allegedly being caught up in a pimping scandal. The internet can’t believe it, and Juju and Lalaa break down how a story like this even happens in the sports world.Then the conversation shifts to the legendary culture of Magic City — one of the most iconic nightlife spots tied to hip-hop and basketball culture. Why do athletes and rappers treat it like a second home?Next up: the long-running tension between T.I. and 50 Cent. The hosts break down the history of the beef, the personalities involved, and why these rivalries never really die.Finally, they celebrate the MIST winning UNRIVALED, and what it means for the league and the future of women’s basketball.From scandals to strip club culture to hip-hop beefs and hoops — this episode covers everything. If you love basketball culture, viral sports stories, and hilarious commentary, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"How did Zaslow die? He didn't know how to get to Santa Fe." Mike Ryan admits that Tim Tebow is "an amazing guy," and Trysta tells the story of the time Tebow admitted they have chemistry, but something is a little off about how much Canes fan Mike Ryan continues to praise Tim Tebow. Dave pits Tony and Tache against each other in some TvT action and then starts rambling about Super Bowl MVPs. Which NFL superstars could beat up Logan Paul in a boxing ring? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Look, it's Nosferatu... no, that's just Adam Silver." Mike tee's up Pablo Torre's upcoming live show at MIT Sloan, which Tony expectedly dismisses as a dorkfest with R.C. Buford and Keith Law. The gang discusses whether Victor Wembanyama can fulfill the prophecy in just his third season in the league, and Jeremy compares the Heat's rebuild to the Spurs because he is Heat MAGA. Trysta says she would go to Phoenix if she were an NBA free agent because of the city's roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Died right in front of my right foot...SO NHL TRADE DEADLINE TODAY!" A luggage cart hit Trysta's flight, and she didn't feel like flying on a plane with spare parts, so she's back for another edition of Friends of Show Friday. Your old pal Dave Dameshek is here to make fun of Jeremy for caring too much about the second apron as he flounders in the EP chair and gets blamed for everything. While he treads water and gasps for air, Tony keeps up to date on the NHL trade deadline. We discuss whether Florida Panthers' fans would be happy if Sergei Bobrovsky went elsewhere and won a Stanley Cup, and what Tua and John Fetterman have in common. Today's Cast: Dave, Zaslow, Jeremy, Tony, Trysta, Mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 11/7/2006, former Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Bryan Pata was murdered. In August 2021, former Miami Hurricanes defensive back Rashaun Jones was arrested in connection with Pata's murder. Due to not being able to afford bail, Jones has been in jail since his arrest. He was tried but the jury was hung and result was a mistrial. Christian Maroni, Sara Alvarez, and Danielle Perez represents Jones's defense team. They join Billy Corben to talk about the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"[laughs in Bills fan]" JuJu is ECSTATIC over the news of the Bills trading for DJ Moore and has takes on what it could mean before delivering his Thursday Thunder and recapping this week's polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I like it when it sounds like I'm peeing." Dan is still uncomfortable with Domino's pants, Jeremy agrees with Chris on an intellectual argument from yesterday's show, and Mike has some praise for Stephen Ross. Then, the World Baseball Classic is here, and the Pitch Clock has you covered! Daniel Alvarez of El Extrabase sets the table for this year's tournament, and Ethan's trivia quizzes Jeremy and Chris on the champions of past years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You know about that hot, young wife, Dan?" It's time for the 305 Day competition, including competitions between Trysta and Jeremy, Chris and Zaslow, and Tony and Mike. Also, the show continues to praise Andy Roddick's Charlotte Hornets, and it might actually kill Jeremy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I hope so." Dan wants you to know he has NEVER owned an umbrella, and David Samson is here to lie to Mike Ryan about the firing of Tommy Hutton and to advocate for companies to lay off their employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Don't tell them too much." Today is March 5, and you know what that means: Tony thinks we should have the day off, and Zaslow is wearing a bald cap. Also, the Miami Hurricanes and the Charlotte Hornets are good basketball teams! Plus, Paula Lavigne & Dan Arruda are here to discuss their investigative reporting from the 'Murder at the U' podcast about Bryan Pata's murder after the mistrial from earlier this week. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Tony, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tig Notaro had the worst month of her life. Then, she had her big break because of it. Tig has always been a wild child, from growing up with a free spirit of a mother, to repeating eighth grade (twice) before dropping out of school entirely, to performing half her stand-up set with her shirt off after having a double mastectomy. With Dan Le Batard, Tig explores where her own “go to hell” energy comes from. Tig also speaks about being an Oscar-nominated producer for her work on “Come See Me In The Good Light,” a documentary following the death of her friend and poet, Andrea Gibson. She also looks at why, despite being a ridiculously funny comedian, some of her greatest successes also deal with deep grief. See Tig live on tour - go to TigNation.com for dates and tickets, and subscribe to the "Handsome" podcast, hosted by Tig and fellow comedians Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Do we have pool girls?" Pool Boy Tony watched Basic Instinct for the first time, Trysta dismisses Michael Jordan, and JuJu updates the Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm 58. I look pretty good. I feel even better." Jessica is here to discuss the highlights of Nostalgia Night for the NBA on NBC, the St. Louis Cardinals' bottomless food ticket, the U.S. Hockey team's appearance on SNL, and why she yearns for blogs. Plus, Dan makes up an absurd story about cooling himself down with a head of lettuce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't know Alex Pierce." Pablo Torre's ability to win award after award after award after award has blown Dan away... The problem? Dan keeps having to pay to nominate him. Plus, Greg has a GI (or is it AI?) issue, a genuine QB debate breaks out, and Tony delivers his "Top 5 Low-Key NFL Free Agents" featuring one player who is about as high-key as it gets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sounds like you in the shower." The Ultimate Enjoyer of Basketball™️ and collector of vintage sports stuff, Kenny Beecham, joins the show to discuss how much trust we should have in the Cavs and Pistons, the Charlotte Hornets' new role as the NBA's most fun team, and Dan's insistence that the Heat fire Erik Spoelstra. Then, why did Stephen A. pick this moment to go after Zion Williamson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He's literally half." Roy is scamming the company, Zas is worried the Panthers' run is over, and Greg is advocating for 'hard-ass' coaches, but no matter where the group tries to lead the show... Dan. Cannot. Stop. Firing. Erik. Spoelstra. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, JuJu, Tony, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Cade Cunningham getting the respect he deserves… or is the hype machine in overdrive? This week on Alley Oop, Juju and Trysta welcome Zach Harper from The Athletic for a full-on NBA debate episode — and things get SPICY. We kick things off with the big question: Is Cade Cunningham an MVP candidate… or are we getting ahead of ourselves? Does he deserve praise for carrying Detroit — or shade for the results? From there, the besmirching spreads: Are the Spurs the second-best team in the West? Can ANYONE beat Team USA in Olympic basketball? Who are the true powerhouses — East vs West? Why won’t Luka shoot when he’s WIDE OPEN?! Kelsey Plum does an Aliyah Boston elbow impression and we cannot recover. It’s debates, hot takes, chaos, and a LOT of shade. If you love NBA debates, spicy basketball takes, and zero chill analysis — you’re in the right place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We have actual shelves in our merch store." JuJu has some takes on Traitors and Paradise, Greg wears a shirt with his own face on it, and Zaslow delivers his MVP of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"...do with it what you want, young ladies." JuJu Gotti is here as our Atlanta expert to refute Luke Kornet's take on Magic City, Dan wonders why arm length matters so much at the NFL combine, and Mike and Zas are furious at this show's asinine defense of sharks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"When I say it, I picture myself as Chef Boyardee." Can James Harden actually take a team over the top in the postseason? How do you get concert tickets if there are 700,000 people ahead of you in line? Why does Greg Cote think every one of his thoughts is interesting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Where am I on war? Is that the question?" Roger Bennett has a new book, We Are The World (Cup), and is here to share stories of the world's game, plucky upstarts, and the dynamics headed into the upcoming World Cup. Plus, Trysta thinks Miami has a sports problem, Dan relives a classic moment between Pat Riley and Bob Costas, and Greg has a bulletin for NBA Players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"WE GOT F*****." Legendary Marlins color commentator Tommy Hutton announced this will be his final season in the booth, so the crew discusses the greatest sports broadcasters in South Florida history, including Larry King. Wait, what? Also, Greg takes down adults who wear gloves at baseball games, Trysta gives the crew some College Basketball knowledge, and Chris exercises bad judgment. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, JuJu, Mike, Trysta, and Roy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I was the only one that heard the prior words." We relive one of the worst days in show history for Jonathan Zaslow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Missed connection: You were the property manager with the beautiful smile. I was the prospective buyer with a 237 credit score and a mild case of the meth itches." Zaslow had a dream that felt a little too real, and Amin is here for his Weekend Observations, including Michael Jeffrey Jordan, Johnny Manziel's hands, the Sloan Conference, pregnancy, and Randy Pfund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Nobody here is surprised a Blow Pop is over a dollar?" Did you know that Texas Tech is back because Gilbert Arenas has too many cars on his lawn? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm not running." Zaslow asks Dan a medical question that gets him kicked out of the room, Draymond Green questions the media over their Luka takes, Chris freaks out over an interview with a robot, Trysta says something is 'poppycock,' and Dan brings up Pat McAfee for no discernible reason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"SOMEONE SAY SOMETHING BAD ABOUT TRYSTA!" Dan is back from L.A., and he's shit-stirring with his very first words on the mic. After recapping the events from his time away, he asks why no one in the South Florida media has come for Pat Riley or Erik Spoelstra's job because of the lack of Kel'el Ware minutes alongside Bam Adebayo despite the Heat coming off a GREAT win over the Rockets where Ware and Adebayo played important minutes together and got everyone in America back to believing they can make some noise. (Yes, this is Jeremy writing this description.) Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, JuJu, Mike, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Cade Cunningham getting the respect he deserves… or is the hype machine in overdrive? This week on Alley Oop, Juju and Trysta welcome Zach Harper from The Athletic for a full-on NBA debate episode — and things get SPICY. We kick things off with the big question: • Is Cade Cunningham an MVP candidate… or are we getting ahead of ourselves? Does he deserve praise for carrying Detroit — or shade for the results? From there, the besmirching spreads: • Are the Spurs the second-best team in the West? • Can ANYONE beat Team USA in Olympic basketball? • Who are the true powerhouses — East vs West? • Why won’t Luka shoot when he’s WIDE OPEN?! • Kelsey Plum does an Aliyah Boston elbow impression and we cannot recover. It’s debates, hot takes, chaos, and a LOT of shade. If you love NBA debates, spicy basketball takes, and zero chill analysis — you’re in the right place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team USA's men's and women's hockey teams have returned from Milan with the double gold, but Roy is not happy with the men's behavior in the wake of the gold medal win. The whole gang is also unhappy with the behavior of some hockey reporters around the country, who are asking players returning from Milan about their Olympic experiences, including Macklin Celebrini and Connor McDavid. Rose sets the stage for the final sprint of the season in Rosa En Un Minuto, and in wins and fails, Dave loves a new goalie celebration, Ethan celebrates Aleksander Barkov, Rose makes fun of the Maple Leafs, and Roy highlights Connor McDavid coming up short again. Then, Jonathan Zaslow joins the show to discuss the reaction to the men's behavior in the locker room following the gold medal match and the Florida Panthers' dominant win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in their return to action Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I shan't spend a single calorie on this b.s." Dave and Mike go head-to-head in Connect 4, Jeremy and Tony go head-to-head in naming NBA MVPs, and Amin goes head-to-head with Zaslow over a video of an Uber driver losing his mind. Somewhere far away, Dan is smiling ear to ear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I happen to be a vigorous lovemaker." Did you know that when you take a car ride with Zaslow, he will make you a Tuna sandwich? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Aerosmith owes the other America..." The Heat listened to Jeremy and dropped both of their games this week, the Lakers are ALSO falling apart, and Amin knows another thing or two about basketball. Plus, the Canes are taking on the Gators at The Light, but there's nothing more important than Dameshek's R.E.M. fury overflowing from one day to the next. Today's cast: Zaslow, Dameshek, Amin, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎶Baby, if you give it to me, I'll give it to you🎶 JuJu gives us his picks for Thursday Thunder, Jason Williams is incredibly honest, Zaslow gives us his MVP of the Day, JuJu has a Mariah Carey recommendation for Dave, and we give Pat McAfee one last deserved shoutout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I think people struggle with the fundamental element of hockey being played on ice." Sara Civian of Bleacher Report and the Too Many Men podcast joins the show to discuss everything that has happened since the US men's hockey team took home the gold medal in Milan, and the restart of the NHL season. Will the Stanley Cup Champions have an asterisk if they don't have to go through the Florida Panthers? Was Jeremy Swayman's apology to the women's team sufficient? Then our discussion of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees devolves into signing Dave Mariah Carey songs because he somehow didn't know any Mariah Carey songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"They tryna make me Amin Elhassan!" Dan's inner monologue is very excited to talk about some NFL media news after Tony Dungy was let go from Football Night in America. Should NBC make a run at Philip Rivers or Smokin' Jay Cutler to replace him? Zas tests how much Amin knows about that. After Tony's Kon Knueppel rookie-of-the-year take aged extremely poorly extremely fast, he gives it another go... and it ages extremely poorly extremely fast again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices