The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Tony Calatayud is in the studio to talk a little ball with the boys on a Friday. Dave, Tony, Gino, and Ethan discuss the Buffalo Bills and their chances of eclipsing their predicted win total this season, as well as which teams we know for sure will NOT make the playoffs. Plus, Tony and Ethan go head-to-head in another edition of Mister Lister, and this battle is juicy. Then, Ben Axelrod of Front Office Sports joins Dave to discuss the news that Tony Romo is stepping down at CBS, the media's responsibility in covering the Kyle Shanahan situation, and who will start under center for Ben's Cleveland Browns come Week 1.

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"Hey Peter! We got a man of science out front!"

Everything seems to suggest we're heading towards a normal Friday hour until Dave asks whether the crew believes they are going to heaven. After a lengthy discussion about the topic, Zaslow asks the crew whether they've heard of Yeet. Chris tells about watching a movie for the first time last night. We introduce the new segment, AI or Not AI, and cap it off with Big Game or Not a Big Game. Come to think of it, this was a perfectly normal Friday hour.

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"Wait, the running back's white? Come on, everybody."

We debut a new segment on the show we like to call "NFL!" We cover some of the big-time topics around the league as every team is now officially in training camp, including QB battles in Las Vegas and Cleveland, Baker Mayfield's contract situation in Tampa Bay, and Chris Olave getting a massive extension from the New Orleans Saints. Plus, Amin gives a toast to the babies and tells us about five NBA stars who could be the next guys on the move.

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"Have you ever rolled down the window and addressed someone as f***face?"

Zaslow nearly got into an accident this morning and Chris witnessed some disgusting behavior on the highway, but no need to fret because neither got mooned. Dave hurt his big toe while sleeping and also can't sleep on red eyes. Jeff Hafley is a big tough guy that doesn't believe in 7on7 drills in Training Camp, and former Miami Heat guard Norris Cole seems to have taken a shot at Rich Paul.

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Listener discretion is advised: this episode contains sworn testimony from the Fabian Basabe trial that describes details of rape. If you or someone you know is affected by this topics, you can access confidential support 24/7 through the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Because Miami makes its return with Bal Harbour councilperson Buzzy Sklar explaining to Billy Corben why he pulled his endorsement of Fabian Basabe. Plus, Billy and Thomas Kennedy of the Florida Immigrant Coalition discuss Miguel Gabela's time as Miami's District 1 commissioner thus far.

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Jeremy is away this week, and we almost had an entire episode without him, but he does participate in this week's game, where he and Chris try to build a lineup with the highest possible single-season fWAR. Since Jeremy is out, Chris leads the interview this week, and Adnan Virk joins him to talk about the upcoming deadline, Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP case, whether the Nationals' stunning season can last, and picks his Star of the Week among CJ Abrams, Dillon Dingler, and Jeremy Peña.

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"If someone's in so much peril how about we do less flips?"

It's a packed Postgame Show including Against the Thunder, Amin responding to Mike Ryan's extremely white Top 5 of Effortlessly Cool Performances in Cinema, Zaslow ruling with an iron fist, JuJu's Top 5 Current Most Assest Jerseys in Sports, show awards, and a loaded batch of polls.

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"What he says in that interview creates an international incident."

Tisha Thompson, who has investigated the Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara scandal for two years, joins the show to discuss her six-part podcast series titled "The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani." She tells us how she heard the story, what the tipping point was, and what leads her to believe whether Shohei was aware of the payments being made from his accounts. After that, it's a new episode of Good Follow as JuJu and Trysta walk us through some of the WNBA headlines we have been unable to get to in today's show.

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"I'm realizing this is just a list of dudes I kinda wanna bang"

The ideas are flowing behind the glass this hour as the cafecito gets Amin fired up and the rest of the crew follows suit. If we were to buy a bar, should it be a tiki boat where House of the Dragon is showing on some screens, and sports are showing on the others? The Top 5s continue to spill out of Mike Ryan, including his Top 5 Opening Credits With The Use of Music In Cinematic History as a tribute to the French producer, Kavinsky. Plus, was baseball easy for Barry Bonds? Was guitar easy for Jimi Hendrix?

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"You gotta go with 'I gotta take a s**t."

Dan is conflicted about whether to play the body-cam footage of Tony Romo's OWI arrest because he is the world's greatest empath. But we end up breaking it down, and it leads to Mike Ryan's Top 5 Worst Places To Tell An Officer You Were At Before Being Pulled Over On Suspicion Of A DUI. A Philadelphia radio show took a shot at Dan, and that raises an important question: Who is fatter: Dan Le Batard or Philadelphia Radio?

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"I love a wet sausage."

Another episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out, diving even further into the Kawhi Leonard story, has dropped, and Dan is getting really frustrated by the lack of care shown by The Shipping Container. As Pablo tries to get us to care about the structure of sports crumbling beneath us, Mike and Chris chat with the YouTube chat about the best kinds of sausages. By the way, who does Brandon Ingram play for?

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Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick recap All-Star Weekend. Jonquel Jones wins MVP. Why didn’t Sabrina Ionescu and Caitlin Clark play in the 3pt skills contest? How can we make the All-Star Game more interesting? What was our favorite dramatic moment? Next, Juju and Trysta break down everything that we know about Dijonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith’s breakup. Then, they speculate where Kelsey Plum and Napheesa Collier will end up after the trade deadline. Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week.

00:00 Welcome!
0:30 All-Star weekend happened!
2:30 All-Star Game needs a new format
4:45 Dijonai Airs Out NaLyssa on Threads
8:20 Hello Megan DiLeo
10:50 Where will Kelsey Plum end up?
13:40 Will Phee be traded this season?
17:55 DraftKings Pick of the Week
19:00 Thank you! Bye!

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Steven Weber has made you laugh, cringe, and occasionally hate his guts for his entire career (from “Wings” to “Chicago Med”), but Dan Le Batard discovers the man behind the witty retort.

Along the way, Steven invents "Doctor El Probo," somehow turns a conversation about flushing toilets into an unexpectedly honest reflection of a son trying to understand his father, aging, imposter syndrome, and why - even after a lifetime in Hollywood - he still just wants to be liked. Stream all episodes of “Chicago Med” on Peacock and watch the season twelve premiere this Fall on NBC.

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"You know about Ghost?"

JuJu Gotti has his Top 10 TV Show Theme Songs of all time and Amin completely steals his thunder. Dan wins Joker of the Week despite Greg Cote claiming today he hasn't changed his toothbrush in 35 years.

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"I took my boys to see the SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 10 years ago, and I didn't know what the hell was going on."

Amin makes a revelation that is nearly as shocking as Greg's from the last hour; Chris Wittyngham takes a crazy stray; Leeman's dad wears a robe, and Tony thinks it's endearing; and somebody out there believes Stanford is going to win the ACC.

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"Whatever popular names are in this country, that's Magda in Hungary."

We are joined by Master Tesfatsion of The S Word podcast on TalkSport to discuss the FIFA scandal that should be rocking the sports world. The magnitude of this scandal is so massive that it has us longing for the days of Sepp Blatter. And yet, it is the second-most shocking thing in this hour because Greg Cote reveals a hygienic habit that will shake you to your core.

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"This might be the last bastion of democracy."

Dan spearheads a conversation about how WNBA stars like Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have become avatars in a proxy war between people who don't really care about their league. Plus, Michael Strahan has responded to criticism of his interview with Chris Johnson, in which the former star running back revealed he had ALS. Would Strahan have made himself the star by asking about the connection between football and ALS? To cap the hour, Tony has found a list of the Top 15 TV Show Theme Songs of all time, and Amin rules it unserious.

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"Miami is a biblical clusterf***."

In an hour that only Greg Cote could produce, we begin with details that are continuing to emerge about the Kyle Shanahan incident and end with a discussion of Skipper Chuck, a TV show that ran from 1957 to 1979.

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"Did you get the subtlety of the blue collar?"

The Bills released their new 'Nickel City' uniforms and JuJu is NOT a fan.

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"I like all nuts."

Greg Cote takes us deep into the origins of #13 on his Top 70 Catchphrase list: "Who shot John?" Dan and Mike both have major breaking news to share, and after a long, thorough discussion of the corruption in FIFA, the President Trump administration, and the NBA, Dan apologizes for not choosing instead to dissect the breaking news that the horror movie genre has lost Colin Cowherd.

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"I'd like to thank the grounds crew."

Yeah, yeah, we've got a great call from Jason Benetti broadcasting a squirrel, and Mike wants to talk some college football and the best pitcher in Major League Baseball, Tarik Skubal, may get traded. None of that matters, though. What really matters is that Greg Cote is mad Jeff Kent got into the Hall of Fame, and that leads us into a conversation where these names are mentioned: Kyle Farnsworth, Todd Walker, Delino DeShields, Mike Mordecai, Edgardo Alfonso, Mickey Morandini, Nick Punto, Ronnie Belliard, and Mark Grudzielanek.

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"That's a shame; we were just going to get to Zas' thoughts on the matter."

Details continue to leak out about an accident Kyle Shanahan was involved in 13 days ago, and our crew wonders why this is seemingly being covered up. Is ESPN slowly becoming a full-on propaganda arm for the National Football League? Is bowling better to nap to than golf? Who shot John?

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"LeBron James plays for Philadelphia now, and Giannis plays for Miami now because the Celtics didn't want to part with Hugo Gonzalez."

Bill Simmons has come after the Miami Heat once again following their inability to acquire LeBron James, and Mike Ryan and Jonathan Zaslow are simply not having it. Greg Cote is stepping over an extremely low bar by thinking the Miami Dolphins are going to be better than anybody expects them to be. Dan and the crew dive into the difference in the emotions between Hispanic, English, and American announcers.

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"Her and Percy Jackson arguing all over the place Lightning Thief style."

The show congratulates long-suffering Philadelphia 76ers fan, JuJu Gotti, on his team acquiring LeBron James and asks him whether he has any concerns about how LeBron fits in with his Sixers. JuJu then calls out his Joker of the Week and announces he will be giving away all of the Boston Celtics jerseys he has as a result.

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"I didn't know he was a doctor."

Before dishing out his Weekend Observations, Amin weighs in on the possibility of the Golden State Warriors trading franchise icon Steph Curry. He then discusses the sensation The Odyssey has become and why he is in no rush to get to the theater and see it. To wrap things up, Tony has his Top 5 Things In History That Would Be Sick To Do With The Boys.

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"Cocaine and sex evidently are a magical combination."

Pablo sticks around to discuss the news coming out this morning that UNC GM Michael Lombardi is going on paid administrative leave amid a human resources--not human rights--investigation, as well as a hilarious video from the White House Correspondents Dinner over the weekend. Then, Dan does something that may catch you off guard and presents five NFL storylines for us to chew on as training camps get underway this week. Also, the Marlins have lost 12 straight games since Dan declared that they are a playoff team.

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"I can testify that Donna Shalala's hips also don't lie."

Dan responds to a headline that went viral this weekend about his feelings towards Pat McAfee's ascension at ESPN that he believes were misconstrued. He also happened to be having breakfast at a place that Shakira was in this weekend and was stunned by how short she was. Plus, was Jayson Tatum being passive-aggressive towards Jaylen Brown in his first public comments since the trade? Which Miami Heat player did James Johnson beat up? Is it fun to be Caitlin Clark?

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"They better put something good around Giannis or else you're a terrible reporter."

The fallout continues from LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, and a couple of things are becoming clear: nobody knew anything, and his decision makes a lot of sense. Mike Ryan tells us why he believes this is the best place for LeBron to take one last run at a title, and why the Miami Heat and other teams that missed out on The King have engaged in loser behavior since the decision was made.

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Ten Day Tony and Jeremy Tache kick off the show with an NFL trivia showdown. Who can name the 2025 playoff field? Who actually knows who scored the most touchdowns? Then, Dave Helman from The Athletic Football Show drops in with fresh SEC drama and expertly talks us into the Philadelphia Eagles—before talking us right back out. Plus, we debate whether NFL defenses are getting heavier or lighter, explain why the Cowboys and Bears are massive problems this season, and let Social Randy run wild with your absolute hottest takes.

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"I’m now hearing LeBron is going to Philadelphia." -- Chris Cote

If you want to drink the tears of the Dan Le Batard Show, we have the show for you: LeBron James has joined Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, V. J. Edgecombe, and Joel Embiid with the Philadelphia 76ers and NOT the Miami Heat.

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"Pass."

Which actor had the best run of movie roles? Which day of the week is the most popular day for sex? Do we live in a society? Does Micah Parsons have a foot fetish? What makes dudes say "hell yeah?" Is Zas being paid by Masters of the Universe? Are you okay with seeing bare feet?

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"And we made our vigorous love."

Jeremy and Chris are excited to share some viral raccoon videos, Dave and Mike are fired up about the new Los Angeles Rams uniforms, and Tony admits to participating in a drive-thru faux pas.

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"One of them knows about the thing!"

Zaslow was not prepared for the thing in The Coffee Table. You know about the thing? Zas now knows about the thing, and Mike definitely knows about the thing. Crazy, crazy thing. Zas ALSO wasn't prepared for what The Lighthouse had in store. Plus, Mike woke up this morning and had forgotten LeBron can still sign with a team. Does Dave think LeBron signing with the Miami Heat makes any amount of sense?

Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony.

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"Victor Martinez?"

Kiley McDaniel just dropped his Top 100 MLB Trade Deadline Candidates with Jeff Passan, and he brings us through some of the best. He also talks Red Sox resurgence, the Brewers' chances of upsetting the Dodgers, and the next Konnor Griffin. Plus, Jeremy and Chris square off in Ethan's first edition of Immaculate Grid Trivia, and they're allowed to 'phone a friend' for the first time in show history.

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Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick discuss the situation between Angel Reese and Sandy Brondello. Was it right for the league to step in? Then, they discuss Caitlin Clark's historic 45 point double-double and her villain era. Queen Phee is back! How scary are the Lynx now? Are the Dream title contenders with Brionna Jones healthy? Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the week. Who do you have winning All-Star: Team Spoon or Team Coop?

00:00 Welcome!

01:06 Sandy Brondello and Angel Reese

8:03 Caitlin Clark Breaks Records

8:45 Caitlin Clark In Her Villain Era

12:14 Are The Storm Turning A Corner?

13:19 Is Sonia Raman On The Chopping Block?

14:35 Napheesa Collier Is Back!

15:00 How Scary Are The Lynx Now?

16:58 Brionna Jones Is Back!

18:20 DraftKings Pick Of The Week

19:21 Thank You! Bye!

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"Have you seen The Coffee Table?"

What you thought might be a suggestion for The Lighthouse, Mike has another movie for Zaslow to check out with the whole family. Plus, Tony brings up an oldie but a goodie, and Jeremy recaps the Polls.

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"Psychologically."

We kick off the hour with a story Jeremy brought up during the break that Mike suggested the rest of the show avoid, and eventually get to Tony's rendition of the Top 5 Things He Likes Introducing People To. Plus, is Bill Simmons going after our show directly with his comments about Miami media? Then, JuJu and Trysta are here to discuss the situation between Angel Reese and Sandy Brondello, Caitlin Clark's villain era, and the return of Queen Phee.

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"Back in black."

Zas is confused about how the WNBA is handling its 3-point contest, Chris is trying to determine if it's okay to marry into a new fandom, and the Trail Blazers have decimated their broadcast team.

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"...never a white person playing a black person..."

Peter Burns joins us to talk College Football, and Mike goes apoplectic on Peter, who he has decided to position as the mouthpiece of the SEC, for the conference's asinine "loser talk" about seceding from the NCAA. Then, Mike listened to Zaslow 2.0 and learned Zaslow may be a racist.

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"Who's the G.O.A.T.?"

So, um, where's Greg Cote? Chris explains why his dad no-showed today before the never-refreshed Zaslow tells us why he chose to watch He-Man again last night. We got off to such a great start that there are three hyphens in that sentence. Plus, Tony did his part to recruit LeBron back to Miami, and the crew continues to do some true #Journalism to debunk rumors swirling online around The King's return.

Today's cast: Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony.

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Phil Hendrie changed radio by making listeners think they were eavesdropping on people who didn't exist. A younger Dan Le Batard was happily one of those early listeners who fell for it, and it changed the direction of his career as we know it.

The legendary pioneer and “man behind a thousand voices” shares how 17 years as a miserable disc jockey ended with one promise to finally be himself, how a fake Gulf War caller accidentally fooled America, and why the funniest people often spend years hiding who they really are. Dan also gives Phil his well deserved flowers and shares his influence on “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz” is still felt to this day. They say “don’t meet your heroes”… unless your hero is Phil Hendrie. Listen to the legend at PhilHendrieShow.com

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"I do not!"

JuJu presents some new cases to the honorable Judge Jonathan Zaslow involving a National Anthem mishap and receiving concert tickets. Plus, the 3-horse MVP race in the WNBA, an old face in a new place, and a crazy day of Polls.

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"Chicken Parmalee."

Jess is here to discuss Aaron Rodgers reuniting with his parents, why the internet is turning on Tom Brady, the WNBA All-Star Weekend festivities, and the return of FreddyLA, but first, Greg Cote reveals his next 2 catchphrases on his Top 70 countdown. Plus, Dan gives a thorough breakdown of the history and future of all Marvel movies, Greg details how he fell in New York City, and Roy conducts a symphony of Greg Cote sound to close the show.

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"Me and my wife are looking for a place to dine this evening."

Is Greg sour? Why did ESPN fire the particular people they did, namely Ryan Clark? Is Pat McAfee making an album? Is the concierge bought and paid for? Is a pipe a disguise?

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"Let me say that again: We're the Minnesota Timberwolves."

Chris Cote is sitting AND standing by his report that LeBron will join the Miami Heat, even though it's now been 48 hours since he said it would happen. Then, a purposefully-bounced throw, Dan's inability to remember Zaslow's drive with a tuna sandwich, and the horrible stories of several ruptured testicles in Major League Baseball.

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"I've never seen somebody this old in my life."

Greg Cote squares off against the Pink Panther, FIU goalkeeper Emerson Butcher. Will he score a single goal? Will he be able to breathe? Will he even survive? Plus, the Miami Heat may have leaked the news of LeBron joining the franchise with a scheduled YouTube video for his press conference. Was this an honest mistake or something more? The crew breaks it down, and Dan sends Jeremy to the whiteboard to throw the conspiracy theories together.

Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony.

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LeBron's final basketball destination is upon us. But what is he still playing for? How can The Kid From Akron top off the legacy of playing with his own son? What dream can he manifest in "retirement"? And how's Ohio doing? In the season finale of The Step Back, Dan, Amin and Izzy call upon a genius to finish constructing the architecture of affection — or at least appreciation.

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"I'm pretty sure this means 'White Power.'"

Is Jaylen Brown JuJu's Baker Mayfield? Is Nick Wright the MVP of the World Cup? Did you need Matt Damon to know that war is bad?

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"This is a great point!"

We brought in a weather scientist to answer all of Dan's questions about what will likely be the 'worst El Niño we've ever had.' How do we prepare? How has Climate Change impacted it? Should we all be as scared as Dan? Plus, Zas is fired up about wrestling fans being price gouged, and Jeremy and Mike have dueling lists of Top 5 Things They Like To Introduce People To.

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"I've got thoughts!"

Oliver Darcy stops by the show to discuss the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the gutting of 60 Minutes, and the influence of Bari Weiss and the Ellison family. Plus, Bill Maher has a strange collection of people honoring him with the Mark Twain Prize, Bruce Buffer vs. Michael Buffer, and Dan's fear over the climate.

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"Pick up your ball. Go home."

With reports of the SEC considering leaving the NCAA, Mike has some strong words for their entire conference. Also, Zas can't stop thinking about The Odyssey, and Dan can't stop thinking about how he heard there were projectors set on fire thanks to its IMAX Film. Is this Christopher Nolan's best movie yet?

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"I think I need to fire Chris Cote."

Dan is furious with the lead producer of The Greg Cote Show with Greg Cote, Chris Cote, for laundering his credibility on a b******* LeBron report. All that said, Rich Paul listened to our show and has a response to what Pat Riley had to say to Dan, and it begs the question: why has Miami actually soared to the top of the LeBron predictions market? Plus, Jeremy is headed to Camp Fiesta — a local 9-day summer camp for children with cancer — next week, and no one in the history of time has given off more "camp counselor" than him.

If you would like to donate to Camp Fiesta, visit campfiesta.com/donate.

Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony.

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"I thought we were looking at a dynasty."

Pat Riley sits down with Dan to discuss the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, his relationship with LeBron James past and present, and the mortality of his career as he takes yet another swing for the fences with the Miami Heat.

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"FORMER CHRIST?"

Amin is here for his World Cup Observations, and he's salivating over the ability to be a hater and CRUSH Lionel Messi. He also determines the truth behind Chris Cote's LeBron report, almost gets into a fight with Zas over Masters of the Universe, and exposes Dan for not recognizing one of the greatest footballers ever. Plus, Tony guesses where Hunter Goodman plays baseball and JuJu has his Jokers of the Weekend, Flowers to Deliver, and an update of The Polls.

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"You have a gaping hole of knowledge when it comes to FSU baseball players, dude."

Mike unveils his Top 50 Two-Sport Athletes of All-Time, and it makes Dan look like a fool. And Chris Wittyngham joins the show to break down the entirety of the World Cup, the greatness of Spain, how Argentina fell, and how the U.S. embraced soccer in a way that can make you hopeful for the long term.

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"I don't know what a source is."

Zaslow tells us about the one item he would go back for if his house were on fire, Mike works on the Top 44 Two-Sport Athletes of All-Time, Pat Riley makes the 'desperate' and all-in move for an older superstar, and Chris Cote explains the sourcing behind his now-infamous LeBron tweet.

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"It's all good for Robbie Williams."

Spain has emerged as the victor of the 2026 World Cup, going down as one of the greatest defenses in sports history after shutting down the legendary Lionel Messi. Then, we have a frame-by-frame breakdown of (allegedly) cocaine flying out of the mouth of a pop star, and the Miami Heat are emerging as a betting favorite to land LeBron James... thanks to Chris Cote?

Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony.

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This week, Nate Tice from Football 301 joins the show to help us unpack why the 49ers might be dangerously overhyped, even if Brock Purdy remains wildly underrated under center. Then, we head over to the AFC to declare why you need to buy all the stock in the Houston Texans and their fantastic young quarterback, CJ Stroud. We also break down why Fernando Mendoza has found himself in the absolute perfect situation to succeed, before taking a trip down memory lane to remind everyone that prime Dan Marino was basically Superman playing the QB position.

Finally, we close out the show with a pop-culture confession: we're defending the nu-metal renaissance and debating why Korn and Limp Bizkit might actually be... good.

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"That's a big game."

We check out the viral video of a kid doing spot-on bird calls, Tony delivers an 'In Memoriam' for things we saw during the World Cup, and there's another Salary Cap investigation ahead for the NBA. Plus, a game of Tony vs. Tache, Pat Riley makes a joke about Bam Adebayo's infamous punch, and Zaslow weighs in on the weekend's festivities for the entire crew with 'Big Game or Not a Big Game.'

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"That dude can write a poem."

Zaslow saw 'The Odyssey' and gives his review WITHOUT spoilers, but it also inspires Jeremy to reveal his sexual awakening from back in the 6th grade. Also, there's a new movie about the making of 'Rocky,' and Mike Ryan loves him some iShowSpeed.

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"I know, but I had already finished."

Giannis Antetokounmpo's press conference was across the street yesterday, and Tony (also Jeremy, but who cares?) was there to share all the details. Is Giannis recruiting LeBron to Miami? Did Zas get Bobby Portis before Tony? Did Peyton Manning diss Dave Dameshek? Did Mike get a boo-boo?

Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony.

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"Who's been the hottest team in baseball since June 1?"

Stephen Nelson is a play-by-play broadcaster for the Dodgers, and after he gives some insight into an epic HR Derby and the best moments from the MLB All-Star game, he explains the Dodgers' greatest strengths, how someone can beat them, and storylines to watch headed into the 2nd half. Also, Chris and Jeremy go head-to-head in some 1990 All-Star trivia as Ethan leaves their wheelhouse. Plus, a special bonus interview with Marlins Bench Coach, Carson Vitale, on how the Marlins are handling mental health differently than most teams around MLB.

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The Final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set, and it is an absolute date with destiny. The greatest player in the history of the sport, Lionel Messi, will lead his Argentina into battle against Spain, led by up-and-coming superstar Lamine Yamal, whom Messi once christened himself. Before previewing that game, Mike is joined by Will Gavin and Tom Bogert to recap how England collapsed against Argentina and how Spain shut down France's lethal attack.

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"Dying a coward is the worst-case scenario."

Dan is salivating at the prospect that the World Cup may be affected by Climate Change. Also, thanks to an incredible sound out of Detroit sports radio, the crew relives the old days of remote broadcasts from car dealerships. Plus, JuJu is here with The Polls, Thursday Thunder, and some commentary on Caitlin Clark.

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"I'm not gonna be deposed."

Dan feels dirty after yesterday's interview with the Tyler Herro whistleblower, Zas is going to see The Odyssey, and the crew debates the merits of MLB producing commercials to support instituting a Salary Cap.

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"Yeah, and spit on a little bit with Dak contract talk."

A few minutes into our conversation with Nick Wright, Dan asks, "Who is the GOAT of GOATs?" and the Dirty Demon of Debate is feelin' goooooooooooooood, baby.

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"THEY'RE OPENING THE ARK OF THE COVENANT!"

Is Lionel Messi somehow underappreciated? How does he CONTINUE to dazzle all of us with the most excellent play we've ever seen? We'll tell you why: Lionel Messi might be God, and, if he is, Lamine Yamal has been christened. Mike leads us through the unfathomable greatness of Messi while Jeremy realizes he might want to go to an Inter Miami game.

Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony.

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Todd Glass has finally stopped chasing perfection.

Endlessly charming, the beloved comedian and podcasting legend explains how it feels to be entering a new era of his comedy... and how he's befriending the new guard of up-and-coming comedians, who keep him fresh after decades of performing. Todd also reflects on surviving a heart attack, coming out after decades in the closet, and discovering that the happiest, funniest version of himself arrived only after he stopped hiding. For tour dates, tickets, Netflix special, and more, go to ToddGlass.com

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We found the whistleblower that leaked the messages in which Tyler Herro was talking down on Bam Adebayo that led in part to the recent incident at Summer League in Las Vegas. They tell us how they came to know Tyler Herro, what their relationship was like, if he felt bad when Bam punched him, and why he hated Kyle Lowry less than Herro during their time with the Miami Heat.

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"Let's hear how Tony described 9/11."

Tony has a Top 5 QBs That Need To Show Him Something, JuJu has a Top 5 Sports Scandals, and Jeremy... has left the room.

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"An unbelievable event."

Jessica is here to discuss the messy situation at Michigan, the weapons you can definitionally brandish, Daylight Saving Time, and, and I quote, "thousands of people blowing it out their ass." Also, unlimited pasta at Olive Garden is BACK, Dan wants the show to be on Fan-Dan-Go, and either Tony or Jeremy's Top 5.

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"They just wanna know about Adam Silver on your stupid show."

We have several brand-new Looks Like submissions to tickle Tim Kurkjian as he arrives to update us on all things baseball, including the greatest No. 8 of all time, his buddy "Ducc," baseball players at the Olympics, and the MLB strikeout problem. And who got Kurkjian to praise their question?

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"That's a very good point."

Greg Cote reveals a prank to Zaslow that has him furious. Also, Howard Stern heads toward a weekly show, the crew hates a 3rd place game, and Dan flouts the media standards and questions why no one is paying proper attention to the Kawhi Leonard scandal.

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"I'm not getting that!"

Greg compares himself to Lionel Messi. Then, Lamine Yamal's Spain took down Kylian Mbappé and France, and Mike Ryan explains why we potentially should have seen this coming despite Mbappé's excellence to this point in the tournament. Plus, what does Tracy McGrady have in common with Chris Wittyngham?

Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony.

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"Do you water your dog?"

Kevin Durant is a Joker of the Day, Against the Spread, and an update of The Polls with JuJu Gotti.

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"I didn't tell myself."

Amin, fortunately, is alive and well and finally emerges to deliver his World Cup observations, the Herro-Bam fight and lack of information, and the future of The Rock's career. Also, the ESPYs, huh?

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"I suspect both have disintegrated by now: the cat and the shoebox."

Brad Williams is in New Orleans at a conference for athletic competitions for the Little People of America with some fun facts, including that a dwarf holds a weightlifting world record. Did you know that, Dan? Plus, Yeti Blanc Finds Out™️, Greg infuriates Zas with the update to his catchphrase countdown, and he reveals the details behind his Carl Yastrzemski Fan Account.

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"3, 2, 1, and we have takeoff..."

You see that title, Dan? That happened. Rob Stone. Biiiiiiiiiiig broadcast guy. After he broke down the excellence of this World Cup semifinal round and told us about being a wrestling dork, he praised the crew. For being good. And professional. Also, Greg Cote sees a horny bison.

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"Christopher was conceived because of The Hand of God."

Greg Cote has a challenge ahead of him with a penalty shootout, and he's feeling confident while wearing his wife's shoes. Plus, the World Cup has been a universal success, UM's wide receivers are better than you think, and the Heat may assemble the oldest team ever.

Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony.

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Former USMNT forward Herculez Gomez joins Mike Ryan to recap an epic weekend of quarterfinal action that included England's comeback win over Norway and yet another controversial win for Argentina over Switzerland. Plus, Spain and France both advanced convincingly to set up a dream semifinal between arguably the two best teams in Europe. The pair tell us who they believe comes out on top in that clash of giants, and how England can exorcise their international demons against Argentina.

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"YOU WANNA HOLD IT FOR ME, PAL?"

Mike explains the fury caused by the English football fans and how he almost got into a fight. Also, hey, uh, what's up with the weather? We all gonna die? Plus, JuJu Gotti is here for his Joker of the Week and to update an important day on The Polls.

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"To shave-a da face. To pull-a da toot'."

Dan was ecstatic to see the return of Ali G at Wimbledon, and it made him recall the character. Tony continues his pursuit of making the Heat through a tryout at the Jr. Heat camp. And while Zas and Dan want to talk about Kenny Atkinson, Jeremy hijacks the show to make it all about him, Jorge Sedano, a dap, and his interview with a dog.

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"What's up, playa?"

We would sing 'Hey Jude,' but The Beatles are litigious, so we're doing Wonderwall instead. We've got Mike's World Cup updates, Dan's frustration with UFC selling a broken Conor McGregor, and Tony heading to the Kaseya Center for a workout with the Miami Heat Camp.

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"Word to my mother."

The crew is divided over the news of Bam Adebayo allegedly punching Tyler Herro at the Las Vegas Summer League after leaked DMs, overflowing emotions, and the end of an era in Miami Heat history. Is this fair? Is it good for Heat Culture? Is it embarrassing? And why did Draymond Green drag Udonis Haslem into it?

Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike.

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This week, we’re covering all the bases—and the pitches, and the gridiron. We kick things off with a deep dive into the NFC East, breaking down what to expect from the Eagles, how Jalen Hurts is looking, the latest on Jim Harbaugh, and the current state of the Dallas Cowboys.

Then, we trade our cleats for pitch-side seats to talk World Cup fever and the unwritten rules of global fan etiquette. Are you doing it right, or are you the problem? Finally, we take a trip to the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field to tackle the most hard-hitting topics in baseball: the infamous pee troughs and the real reason they strictly ban the wave in the outfield bleachers.

Grab a beer, mind your manners, and tune in!

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"How did we skip the pass?"

Zaslow is getting ready to see The Odyssey, which raises the question: Is EVERY Christopher Nolan movie a must-see on opening night? Then, Hunter Pence is here to discuss what it will be like to call the Home Run Derby, the nerdiest things about him, high socks, and strange batting stances. Also, Jaylen Brown sons iShowSpeed.

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"There were no graphics on TV!"

Jeremy does his best to get some Miami Marlins talk in, but it might be slightly more important to get to the World Cup. Plus, Pablo has seemingly been vindicated on the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration story, and Mike and Dave wonder how the history of sports would be different if we'd had today's technology.

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"Wow, I almost knocked over my orange juice."

Zaslow is going to be in huge trouble with his wife because of his blatant incompetence as a father. Chris had a run-in with an Uber driver that left him questioning his decisions. And welcome, folks. It's Day 1,932,651 of LeBron Watch.

Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike.

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"Ethan's here?"

Adnan Virk joins Jeremy to deliver his MLB Awards as we approach the All-Star Break, including MVP, Cy Young, Manager of the Year, and more. And Jeremy and Chris square off in a brand new game of MLB Blackjack using cards from the Topps 2005 Card Pack.

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Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick react to the news of Chennedy Carter being waived by the Las Vegas Aces. Will she have any more chances in the WNBA? Why wasn’t Vegas a fit? Next, Skylar Diggins airs her frustrations with the Chicago Sky on Instagram Stories. Was this a power move by Tyler Marsh? Then, Trysta and Juju check in with Seattle Storm and evaluate their offseason moves. Why did they give Ezi Magbegor a million-dollar contract? How could they have let Gabby Williams leave? Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week.

00:00 Welcome!
00:50 Chennedy Carter waived by the Aces
5:55 Skylar Diggins shares frustrations on Instagram
8:11 Was Tyler Marsh right to bench Skylar?
10:20 Seattle Storm mid-season check-in
13:00 What was the Storm’s plan?
17:25 DraftKings Pick of the Week
18:42 Thank you! Bye!

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The United States Men's National Team crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in epic fashion, losing 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16. Mike Ryan, Tom Bogert, and Chris Wittyngham are here to dissect the game and tell us where the program goes next after the crushing result in their home World Cup. Who is to blame? Should Mauricio Pochettino get another cycle as manager of the team? How can MLS catch up to the rest of the world? The guys answer all these questions before previewing the quarterfinal matchups.

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"You missed some context."

Andres Cantor is THE voice of soccer, and he's here with some notes from yesterday's show and to help us understand Argentinian culture. Plus, JuJu and Trysta are back with Good Follow as they highlight what’s next for Chennedy Carter after being waived, Skylar Diggins airing out her frustrations via IG, and why they should be sleepless in Seattle.

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"That's on you to talk."

Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović have Alexi Lalas playing an extremely particular role on TV right now, Mike delivers a Top 10 that somehow DOESN'T have Lionel Messi at the top, and Dan does a 180 on Christian Pulisic.

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"They should carry a Rubik's Cube."

Zaslow gets some true secondhand embarrassment watching a resurfaced video of David Lee Roth. And Hey! The Marlins! They're good! Jason Benetti joins the show to settle some important show debates: was Jeremy dapping up Jakob Marsee, and his lack of dap with Kyle Stowers unprofessional? Is walking on flat ground or walking down the stairs a better workout? Is the DUI test too physically straining? Was Cinderella a "local mop girl?"

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"You know who has those trees in his backyard?"

Are you as mesmerized as we are that LeBron Watch is happening again, here in the year of our lord 2026? Plus, the best American soccer pride we can have is that our fandom has reached the point of crushing the team, led by massive criticism of Christian Pulisic. Good for us. Let's goooooooooooooo, States!

Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike.

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What if the secret to a happier life is simply slowing down and taking a moment to talk to some moss?

Comedian Sheng Wang joins Dan for a hilarious and thoughtful conversation about finding gratitude and resisting a world that never stops moving. Sheng reflects on finding his voice late in life, why Ali Wong is always 50 feet ahead of him on hikes, and explains why his greatest strength isn't being funny - it's being present. Watch Sheng’s new special, “Purple” - streaming now on Netflix and go to ShengWangTime.com for all the latest.

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"You know what you have that The Ringer doesn't?"

Against the Spread, the Polls, and some fury.

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"Tortitillas."

The Big 12 is going in a new direction, and Jessica has all the details. She is also fired up about the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding, room-temperature bacon, and mispronunciations. Plus, Tony has all the details on Conor McGregor's return.

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"2 calls in a row, you know it's from the wife..."

Greg Cote has a food take that will make you think hell has frozen over. Then, the guest you've all been waiting for: Scott McCullough is here to break down his thoughts on the Marlins removing Eury Pérez from the game after 7 perfect innings. Plus, Jaylen Brown's confidence vs. cockiness, Valerie had a brief moment of watching the World Cup, and Mike and Zas pay tribute to Kyle Lowry.

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"This is why it's called World Cuck Update."

Zaslow has to watch the crew talk about his favorite subjects while he's shut out of the conversation, and despite how he's acting, we all know he likes it. Plus, Christian Pulisic has worn out his welcome as our superstar, the US continues to fail at building up its soccer program, and Dan says the term 'cultural cachet' 4 times.

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"Three carajos?"

Dan found himself marveling at Lionel Messi's greatness as Argentina stormed back against Egypt for a World Cup victory. Mike was in attendance and has a breakdown of the moment, Greg has some words for those claiming the game was rigged, and a Spanish radio call led to about as much cursing as we've ever heard on the radio. And yeah, all of that is important, but HAVE YOU SEEN THOSE MIAMI MARLINS?

Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony.

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"How 'bout these five fingers, John Oliver?"

JuJu has a Joker of the Day, several FAFOs of the Month, and an update on The Polls.

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"Ranking the Bond girls, huh?"

A Paraguayan Senator went on a racist tirade against Kylian Mbappé, and he has responded properly. Also, Dan tells us about his algorithm before Amin joins us for his World Cup Observations, but do not try to get him upset about Brazil. And why did he feel like Marty McFly at the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance?

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"How's Beth?"

Chris calls his mom's coworker's husband while live on the air. Why? Tune in. Plus, Ron Magill is here to break down videos of the animal kingdom despite his constant worry that all animal videos are now AI, and he also provides his insight on the best possible soccer team made up of animals.

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"Oh, that's haaaaaaaaard."

Does Dan owe a $50 fine for the worst possible affliction? Does Zas know how to pronounce "ancillary?" When did Jaylen Brown become a bad contract? And does Greg Cote have a new addition to his catchphrase countdown? Will he tell us about the 6 worst podcasts he's ever recorded?

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"That's the hope of American soccer, and it went and died on the field last night."

Did USA Soccer get exposed for its greatest weakness, the lack of a star, last night? Plus, we have some breaking news regarding the Cleveland Cavaliers, Giannis Antetokounmpo changing his number, a new Greg Cote book, and an upgrade/downgrade for RG3.

Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Tony.

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"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?

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"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?

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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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.

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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.

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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 flagrant
7:40 Break
8:00 New York Liberty win the Commissioner’s Cup!
9:30 Napheesa Collier returns to practice
11:30 Juju holds himself accountable (again)
11:45 Thank you! Bye!

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"How did you feel about that?"

It's the holiday weekend, and we could have some exciting news coming here to Miami.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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?

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"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.

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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”.

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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

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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

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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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.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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

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"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.

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"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

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"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?

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"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?

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"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.

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"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.

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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.

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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?

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Director: Danny Benitez

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"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.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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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.

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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 Pick
2:50 Juju’s All-Star Sleeper Pick
4:17 Break
4:37 DraftKings Pick of the Week
5:20 Arrest or Free: Aaliyah Edwards
7:20 Arrest or Free: Ezi Magbegor
8:40 Arrest or Free: Ariel Atkins
9:30 Arrest or Free: Monique Billings
9:50 Arrest or Free: Aneesah Morrow
10:00 Arrest or Free: Kahleah Copper
10:20 Arrest or Free: Naz Hillmon
10:40 Arrest or Free: Skylar Diggins
10:50 Arrest or Free: Arike Ogunbowale
11:40 Thank you! Bye!

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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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. 

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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"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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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 show
1:45 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 community
10:45 Break
11:05 DraftKings Pick of the Week
11:56 Thank you, bye!

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"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.

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“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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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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.

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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

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"Get your personalities in order."

We had a crazy day on the show, and the Polls proved it. And that's worth a toast.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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"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.

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"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!

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"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.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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

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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.

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"Killian Hayes?"

The Alien may have finally left a hint for us humans.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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!

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"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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Host: Dave Dameshek

Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky

Director: Danny Benitez

Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes

Executive Producer: Soup Campbell

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Chapters
00:00 Welcome!
0:45 Skylar Diggins calls out Chicago
4:20 Mystics HC escorted off the court
6:25 Caitlin Clark hits game-winner
7:30 Is Olivia Miles the best PG right now?
9:53 Break
10:13 DraftKings Pick of the Week
11:35 Thank you, bye!

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"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.

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"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).

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"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?

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"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?!

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"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.

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“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.

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"Say Qatar."

The crew tries to pronounce countries and their different names, and it goes about as well as you'd expect.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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"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.

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"That brother was asleep."

Amin reacts to Stephen A. Smith's response to Donald Trump on First Take before JuJu updates the polls.

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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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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'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.

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"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.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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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 Welcome
1:02 Trade Rumors: Alanna Smith
4:45 Trade Rumors: Odyssey Sims
7:09 Trade Rumors: Elizabeth Williams
8:31 Trade Rumors: Brittney Griner
10:29  BREAK
10:49 DK Pick of the Week
11:51 Thank you, bye! 

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"The chat was going CRAZY."

JuJu delivers an elite Thursday Thunder, shares his thoughts on Game 1, and updates The Polls.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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"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.

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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?

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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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.

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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!

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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 officiating
Do you want AI making calls in Game 7? Or are human refs part of what makes sports great?

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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.

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"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?

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"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.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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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.

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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
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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

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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.

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"You lost confidence while getting it right."

Mike and Zaslow are VERY excited for some wrestling this weekend.

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"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?

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"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.

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"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?

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"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

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"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.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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"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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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"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?

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"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?

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"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.

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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.

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"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?

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"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...

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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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

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"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.

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"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!'

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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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?

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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/

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"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?

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"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

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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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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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. 

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"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.

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"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?

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"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.

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"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?

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"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

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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

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"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.

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"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?

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"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?

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"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.

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"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

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"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.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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?

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"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

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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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?

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"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.

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"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.

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"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?

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"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?

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"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.

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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

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