It's David's birthday! Everyone go wish him a happy birthday! And celebrate with a piece of cake for yourself! (calories don't count for birthday cake!) Today’s word of the day is ‘blinked’ as in Scott Boras as in the Chicago Cubs as in Cody Bellinger. It finally happened. Cody Bellinger has signed a deal. It’s not the longterm deal most people thought he’d get. Who won this standoff? What’s next for the Boras Boys? (11:20) Let me talk about my weekend and the Challenged Athletes Foundation. (19:05) It’s time for an A’s update! (30:30) Review: American Fiction. (34:00) We need to put an end to court-storming. Enough is enough. (40:00) NPPOD. Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans suspensions for a fight! The drama! (43:45) Steve Kerr got an extension. Big money. Matches up the years with Curry. End of an era? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't you dare call the Midwest a bunch of flyover states! Amin and Charlotte talk with comedian Megan Gailey from Indianapolis about her pride in repping Indy (and especially the Pacers) her whole life, why the city is buzzing about Tyrese Haliburton carrying the torch of the franchise in the way Reggie Miller did, and how basketball is part of all aspects of her life - from her comedy and marriage to motherhood. If you still don't know the love people have for basketball in Indiana after this, you must be joking! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve found a dose of optimism amid America’s exhausting gun debate. And it’s located in the incredible life story of Jason Kander: a former Army intelligence officer and political prodigy, knighted by Barack Obama himself, who had to drop out of politics, entirely. But now, one week after the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, Kander — a fifth-generation Kansas Citian — tells us how the gun industry’s biggest scam is also its greatest legal strength. And why one relatively unknown piece of legislation, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, is the key to changing everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘opportunistic’ as Spring Training as in baseball is back as in injuries as in the Mets got bad news about Kodai Senga. Wonderful. Shoulder injury and he’s shut down. This is a team’s worst nightmare. (18:30) The White Sox want a new stadium. The White Sox want public money. Owner Jerry Reinsdorf spoke with the media… why? (29:28) Review: Bitconned. (37:20) The Pittsburgh Pirates announced a deal with Mitch Keller yesterday. Wonder why they did that! (40:20) NPPOD. (42:30) The Marlins signed someone! It was Tim Anderson. Woohoo! (44:40) It’s time to talk uniforms again! See-through pants!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy, Lucy, Jess and Tony discuss how scams are becoming to prevalent, who is falling for these things and how most phone calls now come with bad news. Fuentes talks about how his dentist left him feeling "off" before Lucy leads the show in some simple breathing exercises for relaxation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There isn't much going on in the NFL officially which means the rumor mill is swirling, which of course leads to Fuentes' Top 5 "Mills". Mikey A gives Stugotz and Fuentes the latest things he is hearing on the NFL grapevine. Dwight Freeney joins the show after he found out he will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. Dwight shares the story of how Michael Jordan helped surprise him with the news and what his plans are for his speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and Darth Cornpuzzle have returned to guide you through the third and final season of The Bad Batch, following our defective AND effective Clone Force 99 across the galaxy. In the first three episodes, which were all released at once, Omega and Crosshair plot their escape from Mad Scientist Dr. Hemlock's mountain lair with the help of a Lurca Hound named Batcher, while Hunter and Wrecker chase down leads that take them to an abandoned former Imperial outpost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike conclude their series of opening sports cards in an effort to raise money for ALS care. This year, they are partnering with Project Main Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our good friend, Heems, is back on the show and back on the music scene, this time with an incredible new album called LAFANDAR!  This episode is a great one for our New York viewers and listeners, as Queens' very own Heems is here to talk music, culture, soccer, and so much more! The guys discuss Heems' hiatus from music after Das Racists' breakup, break down how his Indian heritage has affected his music and influenced the new album, and ask why he named a song after Bukayo Saka. Heems also tells us the story about how he flew to London for 24 hours to meet Alexis for an Arsenal game and dinner. Don't miss out on the hilarious interview! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LeBron James is sitting out against Steph Curry and the Warriors tonight with an ankle injury... while he claims to be "50-50" on whether he'll do a farewell tour when he finally calls it quits, and his future with the Lakers seems questionable, even if the Lakers express that they're "open" to drafting Bronny James in any effort to please and keep LeBron... oh, humble King, don't let your NBA kingdom crumble! The NBA may be back tonight from All-Star break but Charlotte is still buzzing from her trip to Indianapolis' iconic St. Elmo Steakhouse and their famous shrimp cocktail. Plus, Charlotte's live reactions and afterthoughts from seeing the Slam Dunk contest for the first time in-person and reveals perhaps the only good thing from the All-Star Weekend worth keeping... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did Jennifer Lopez self-fund an allegorical $20 million “movie” about her life? (And why did all three of us watch it?) How good are we at the Dutch art of doing nothing? (And should we reimagine the concept of “something”?) And, finally, who’s on our personal Enemies Lists? (And why is it FS1’s Nick Wright?) Further reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osu2N9gysYk https://variety.com/2024/film/features/jennifer-lopez-this-is-me-now-musical-film-ben-affleck-love-story-1235908364/ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/feb/07/the-art-of-doing-nothing-have-the-dutch-found-the-answer-to-burnout-culture https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/17/well/bed-rotting-hurkle-durkle.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Mahomes Rules’ as Antonio Pierce as in Maxx Crosby as in the Las Vegas Raiders. New head coach Antonio Pierce says he wants the Raiders to get to Patrick Mahomes like the Detroit Pistons did to Michael Jordan. Why are coaches saying these things in public!? (13:45) This new world we live in is crazy. Justin Fields unfollows the Bears and the world knows in seconds. Huge story! Why? (30:35) Review: Shawshank Redemption. (36:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about The Athletic’s latest piece on Bob Nutting and the Pittsburgh Pirates. (45:45) NPPOD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of "Underdogs" Jordan and Peter check back in with the NBA. Which teams can rebound their season after a tough start? Plus, spring training us underway and the guys take a look at which MLB teams to keep your eyes on as early favorites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the season 3 premiere of Montgomery & Co., we have the iconic 2x Grammy Award winner Rhymefest, here to talk to us about his newly released album, James & Nikki: A Conversation. Plus, the crew is back together to talk about NBA All Star & more on MoCo Newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No sleep in Brooklyn for Kevin Ollie now as he was named the interim head coach after the Nets' fired Jacque Vaughn. Amin and Charlotte look at the shaky future for the Nets and whether they'll be able to salvage this season. Plus, in another edition of 'Story Time with Eddie Johnson', the NBA veteran and Phoenix Suns' broadcaster shares how Larry Bird taught him the fine art of... trash-talking. You can listen to Eddie Johnson on “NBA Today” weekdays from 4-7PM ET on the SiriusXM NBA Radio channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘playbook’ as in the owner’s playbook as in the plan as in stadiums as in public money as in the Arizona Diamondbacks are next on the list. Owner Ken Kendrick spoke about needing money for the stadium. Will they leave Phoenix? Is this a threat? Is it not a threat? (13:02) Are the Washington Nationals no longer for sale? What the heck? Let’s explain this horse hockey! (21:10) Tony Clark met the media and spoke out about the deferred comp, the uniforms, and more! (32:12) Review: Hell Camp - Teen Nightmare. (36:40) What is going on with the Red Sox? Rafael Devers is speaking out about the roster. Does Alex Cora have a future with the team? (45:30) Let’s talk about some Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Mark Kamine joins Adnan to discuss his book “On Locations: Lessons Learned from My Life On Set with The Sopranos and in the Film Industry”. Hitchcock’s Notorious. In the Line of Fire. Adnan continues to watch Oscar nominated films: The After. Knight of Fortune. The ABCs of Book Banning. The Barber of Little Rock. Island in Between. The Last Repair Shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin and Charlotte are back from Indianapolis full of reactions from All-Star Weekend. The criticism from media and fans around the All-Star Game has become deafening as people question what can be done to turn around from being unwatchable. One positive takeaway from the weekend came from Oddball correspondent Juju Gotti as he joined Charlotte to keep the NBA All-Stars on their toes. Plus, NBA veteran and Phoenix Suns' broadcaster Eddie Johnson enters the Oddball multiverse for the first of many incredible stories from his career including Magic Johnson's attempt to recruit him to play with him in college. You can listen to Eddie Johnson on “NBA Today” weekdays from 4-7PM ET on the SiriusXM NBA Radio channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's easy to shot-shame a player at the free-throw line and athletes who throw funny. From the depths of that bullying and loneliness, though, a revolution is brewing, with adaptations so innovative that they may shame sports themselves. Pablo goes bowling with Jason Belmonte — the two-handed Tiger Woods of the lanes — and learns how to succeed in life while looking kinda stupid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘easy way out’ as in Rocky 4 as in Mike Trout as in the Angels as in Ohtani as in Arte Moreno as in the other LA team. What did Trout say about his future? Does he want a trade? Will he finish his career in LA? (10:00) If Trout just turns to his left he’ll see Anthony Rendon talking about how much he hates baseball. Yes, that one. Said baseball is just a job. Nice! (19:00) What are the Cubs up to? Owner Tom Ricketts called out Scott Boras. Is the team signing Cody Bellinger? (32:00) Review: Flamin’ Hot. (39:05) Another Boras client speaks! It’s Juan Soto time. The new Yankee!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This might be the tightest Premier League title race we've had in years, with at least three teams in serious contention to lift the trophy at the end of the season!  The 2023/24 Premier League season has been nothing short of thrilling, with a number of surprising clubs at the top end of the table and a serious title charge from Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City! The results from this past weekend's matches set up a wild final few months of the campaign. Christian and Alexis discuss City's stumble at home against Chelsea and predict which of the top three sides will ultimately win the Premier League. The guys also ask if it's time to start blaming Harry Kane for Bayern Munich's Bundesliga struggles, break down the replacement referee situation in MLS, and rank the 2024 MLS kits. Did we mention The Cooligans are modeling now? Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘168’ as in the NBA All Star Game as in 211 points as in 186 points as in the East beat the West in a game that saw 168 three-pointers attempted. Did you watch? Did you enjoy it? Is the game broken? Will players care again? It’s the whole weekend! The dunk contest is still broken too! (12:50) Let’s talk about the White Sox. Another stadium needed. Another attempt to get public financing. Chicago, baby! (27:46) Review: The Iron Claw. (32:35) Let’s talk about leadership in the clubhouse. Nolan Arenado spoke about the problems the Cardinals faced last year. (41:25) Let’s talk about Rob Manfred again.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Tom Brady just going to be a cranky bastard in the broadcast booth? Is Jon Stewart just SUPPOSED to be a cranky bastard on The Daily Show? Will Joe Biden just inevitably be the cranky bastard we need for democracy to survive? And have group chats replaced hanging out? Further reading: Why Americans Suddenly Stopped Hanging Out (Derek Thompson) Return to Bullsh*t Mountain (Sam Adams) For Voters, When Does Old Become Too Old? (Nate Cohn) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day 2 of All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis and our Oddballs are freezing! In the final game before All-Star break, Klay Thompson came off the bench against the Jazz - the first time since his rookie year in 2012… and he put up a season-high 35 points to lead the Warriors to their eighth win in 10 games. Amin and Charlotte let it be know - the Warriors aren't done just yet! Meanwhile, Amin and Charlotte explain why P.J. Tucker being fined $75k for expressing his desire to be traded from the Clippers is not gonna help matters for the frustrated veteran. Oh, and All-Star Saturday Night is gonna be packed with excitement so Amin & Charlotte have their picks in for who will win the events. Plus, Amin and Charlotte are thrilled to chat with Khaman Maluach – an incredible 7’2’’, 17-year-old prospect from South Sudan who is a growing success story for the NBA's Basketball Without Borders and the NBA Academy Africa. Khaman shares on Oddball how his experience has been as he's being recruited to play for the Kansas Jayhawks, Kentucky Wildcats, and Duke Blue Devils; his incredible development with the NBA Academy Africa leading him to be the youngest player to compete in the FIBA World Cup and how he's taking in the 2024 All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis on his way to being a future NBA All-Star himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘lifetime’ as in Rob Manfred as in MLB as in commissioner as in Rob Manfred announced he’s stepping down in 2029. He also spoke of myriad of things: retirement, free agency, jerseys, Athletics, Diamond Sports Group. Let’s go through his comments. (17:35) The Athletics met with Oakland officials yesterday. What was said? Any progress? (28:00) Review: Suncoast. (34:00) The 49ers fired DC Steve Wilks after the Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. Was he Kyle Shanahan’s scapegoat or was there something more? (40:20) NPPOD - the Milwaukee Bucks have been so bad since Doc Rivers took over. WOOF! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew remembers the last days of the Vegas trip while Billy tries everything to avoid making friends. Tony also shares how he was stuck alone doing 45 minutes of live content while everyone else partied in Vegas and we look back on Dan getting caught in some unfortunate phrasing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann Lingouri joins the guys to discuss her time at WFAN and her new book Life on the Green: Lessons and Wisdom from Legends of Golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh my God! Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, is in The Cooligans studio! We're so incredibly honored to have Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, join the show to share some incredible stories from his career in comedy and the set of Ted Lasso. He and Christian have a fun and fascinating conversation that spans topics from Brendan's favorite episode to film to Brendan using a fake British accent during his summer job to Arsenal's chances at winning the Premier League title. You won't want to miss this interview! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The punch heard round the... parking lot. Amin and Charlotte try to figure out what random, weird beef the Pistons' Isaiah Stewart and Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks have exactly after Stewart was arrested last night for assault after reportedly punching Eubanks outside the arena hours before the teams played. Then, Amin is faced with the results of his BET THE SHOW prediction from last week after Valentines Day's 13 games showed him no love! What All-Star Weekend bet will Charlotte take? Plus, Mac McClung will be very busy this All-Star Weekend, playing for Detlef Schrempf during the Panini Rising Stars Game on Friday and looking to go back-to-back as Dunk Contest Champion on Saturday night but made time to stop by Oddball to share what he has in store for fans this weekend and why he's a winning player on any team. Be sure to watch Mac McClung compete in All-Star Weekend and if you weren’t already rooting for Mac, you’ll want to now because, VKTRY insoles will be giving away $500,000 in custom Insoles if McClung repeats as Dunk Champion. Go to VKTRY.com to enter and for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boog Sciambi joins Joe and Mike as they continue to open sports cards in an effort to raise money for ALS care. This year, they are partnering with Sciambi's charity, Project Main Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘infuriating’ as in here we go again as in gun violence as in the Chiefs Super Bowl parade turned into mayhem when a shooting broke out. 1 dead. At least 21 other shot. Children shot. What the ****! (22:32) Justin Verlander had a setback. The Astros aren’t happy. The Mets kind of are. (27:40) The drama of the Nationals and Stephen Strasburg has reached a new level we may have never seen before. Nationals owe Strasburg big money, but he’ll never pitch again. The team knows it. He knows it. But they want him at Spring Training…. Why? (38:21) Review: Arthur. (41:24) Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart was arrested for punching Suns’ Drew Eubanks before the game yesterday. What? (47:50) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter sit down with ESPN’s Ryan McGee to break down the in’s and out’s of this weekend’s Daytona 500. The guys figure out which drivers are worth putting some money on. Plus, what MLB offseason moves they love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was either everything that's right or wrong with America, but the very public relationship between Scottie Pippen's ex-wife and Michael Jordan's son is very much over — deleted Instagram posts, passive-aggressive polls, and all. Miserable Pablo and cowardly Cortes take a victory lap, revisiting how they may have triggered the biggest celebrity breakup of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the ThomaHawk Show! This week, it's Andrew Hawkins and Juju Gotti on a two-man pod. They give Andy Reid’s case for best head coach of all time, look at where it went wrong for Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers, take some fans questions and so much more....  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ooh, the trade deadline could've, should've, would've been WAY more interesting... the Warriors' Draymond Green and Golden State owner Joe Lacob reached out to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to see if LeBron was frustrated enough to leave LA for the Bay Area... but LeBron said no! Moving on to moves that are actually happening, the Charlotte Hornets' President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak will transition into an advisory role once the new hire joins the organization... Amin and Charlotte take a look at the likely candidates to takeover. The All-Star jerseys for Indianapolis this weekend were unveiled a while back but haven't made quite the noise as in previous years - Amin & Charlotte call out their favorites and also give appreciation to some artist-designed Miami Heat jerseys that should really be seen on the court. Plus, NBA reporter for The Guardian Claire de Lune returns to Oddball to share her midseason picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved, and more. Follow Claire @claireMPLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘pfp’ as in pitchers fielding practice as in spring training as in baseball is slowly coming back as in free agents. What do I mean? Why hasn’t last year’s Cy Young Award winner been signed? How about the best bat on the Cubs? How about a World Series winning pitcher? How about a Gold Glove third baseman? (15:35) The Athletics are meeting with Oakland for a lease extension. Is this step 1 of a new deal? Is this step 1 of the Athletics coming back to Oakland? (27:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me a question about Jen Pawol getting to umpire Spring Training games. Is the gender barrier breaking in baseball? (34:35) Review: Lost. (40:10) NPPOD. The Warriors tried to trade for LeBron James! What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiplash. Adnan’s dinner with Bob Costas and Ben Mankiewicz. Chris shares Super Bowl stories from Las Vegas. Paying for group dinners. Nimona. How many texts before we’re friends? TCM host Dave Karger joins Adnan. The stresses of sharing a pizza. 99 Homes. How Adnan dealt with his kid getting yelled at. Bobi Wine: The People’s President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Warriors beat the Suns in "Draymond Green vs. Jusuf Nurkić, Part II" and now the question is... letting "Draymond be Draymond" may be exactly what the Warriors needed in turning back the clock. Also, the Heat and Celtics are just one of many potential playoff matchups that Amin and Charlotte are dying to see... Plus, Claire de Lune musician and NBA reporter for The Guardian joins Amin to talk about her interview with Jimmy Butler in which he revealed his country music aspirations, what have been the most interesting storylines in the NBA and most disappointing teams as we're at the midseason point, and what we can expect from teams hunting for a playoff spot. Follow Claire de Lune @claireMPLS.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's stratospheric sports power couple joins our Valentine's Day episode — part unnecessary couples therapy, part post-retirement exit interview — with down-to-Earth perspective on marriage, kids, the evolution of acceptance, the limitations of love language, and how to get some in a long-distance relationship. Plus: Trump, kneeling, the tragic humor of a career-ending injury, the metronome ringing in an athlete's brain, and the joy of not working out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘happens to be represented by Boras’ as in you’ve watched this show long enough to know as in David Stearns as in Pete Alonso as in Scott Boras as in baseball is a day away from being all the way back! Mets new president David Stearns spoke about Pete Alonso and him unlikely to get a new deal this season. (15:05) Jorge Soler signed a new deal with the Giants. 3 years, $42 million! Sorry Marlins. (16:12) What is the latest going on with MLB TV Deals? The Twins and Rangers now have one-year deals with Ballys. Hmm. (29:00) Review: The Eternal Memory. (34:00) What’s happening with the Wizards, Capitals stadium deal in Virginia? It appears to be dead. But is it really? Ted Leonsis said it was a done deal during a presser with the governor! (40:12) NPPOD. (40:28) More and more and more and more and more stadium deals and proposals continue to pop up. Please listen to us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a matchup between an unstoppable force and an immovable object; Harry Kane winning a trophy vs. Bayern Munich losing the Bundesliga! Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen absolutely dominated Bayern in their match over the weekend, winning 3-0 and looking like the clear favorites to finally dethrone the Bavarian giants as champions of Germany! Christian and Alexis break down the match and predict which side will win the Bundesliga. The guys also discuss the 2026 World Cup stadium locations, react to blue cards potentially coming to soccer, recap the finals of AFCON and the Asia Cup. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘repeat’ as in back-to-back as in the Kansas City Chiefs have done it again. Patrick Mahomes is magic. Travis Kelce finished strong. Andy Reid made the right decisions. The defense stepped up. It was all inevitable. What stood out? Did you like the new overtime rules? What was Shanahan thinking taking the ball first? (31:15) What were your favorite commercials from the Super Bowl? This is why most people tune in! (35:20) NPPOD. (41:08) Former Mets GM Billy Eppler got a season-long ban! What? For allegedly fabricating injuries to mess with rosters. And he was the only one blamed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of players were traded and waived yesterday... and most of them were real! Amin & Charlotte react to all the trade deadline moves - which teams look better today, which teams didn't do enough and why the East looks to have finally caught up with the West. Plus, the Lakers unveiled the first of three statues of Kobe Bryant that will be outside Crypto Arena and Oddball dives back down into NBA Reddit lore to decide whether Robin Lopez is "real" and which other players may not be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘58.5 hours’ as in Super Bowl weekend as in Super Bowl as in Brock Purdy as in Patrick Mahomes as in the 49ers as in the Chiefs! What are my top 5 storylines for the big game? Why isn’t anyone talking about Brock Purdy? His story is amazing! (12:20) Rob Manfred has spoken. He has risen from the hotels in Orlando and what did he have to say? Did he see his shadow? Athletics! DTC! More Athletics! More Vegas! (28:00) Review: Griselda. (31:20) Adolis Garcia signed a new deal with the Texas Rangers to avoid arbitration. Let’s take a look at the details and why he did it. And let’s take a look at some Josh Hader comments. (40:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Michigan court case about guns, culpability, and the “Michigan Mom” ruling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo's detective agency is back, just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, with the face-melting concert that puts Usher to shame, the flag-football fantasy draft, the most shameless celebrity endorser of all time, and yet more shameless content for the Swifties. Plus: That @ArtButMakeItSports guy has gotta be using A.I., right? What does Pablo's laugh sound like? And is the Miami Heat mascot on drugs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We finally get Chris Simms and Billy Gil in the same place and it goes the way you think. Simms explains why his heart is behind the 49ers and he is still picking the Chiefs. Trey Wingo stops by to tell us why he won't bet against Mahomes and we could actually see Tiger win the Masters this year. Michael Pittman explains how he is training his kids to use the potty. Annie Agar explains her process in making her social media videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Craters take Media Row in Las Vegas in the lead up to Super Bowl 58! Chris has his ideas for what makes the perfect Super Bowl Party, Mike Fuentes relives his flight from hell, and Juju has a message for all the fellas out there who are thinking of leaving their lady. Meanwhile, Stu takes a stroll around Media Row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pencils down, trades are in! With the NBA trade deadline today, the question is... what trades would've been the funniest? What, you expected something else? Amin and Charlotte discuss the Celtics acquiring Xavier Tillman, Buddy Hield to Philly and come up with the trade scenarios that should've been. Plus, will Jokic get another triple-double against the Lakers tonight? Are the stacked Celtics gonna put an end to Miami's hot streak on Sunday in Miami? Those bets and more with BET THE SHOW sponsored by DraftKings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Haberstroh joins Joe and Mike as they continue to open sports cards in an effort to raise money for ALS care. This year, they are partnering with Project Main Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're honored to have former NYCFC player and MLS Cup champion, Tony Rocha, join the show to recount some amazing stories from his career as a pro!  Die-hard MLS fans rejoice, we have an awesome episode for you! Tony Rocha, formerly of NYCFC and Orlando City SC, is in-studio for a hilarious trip down memory lane. Tony explains some of the harsh realities of the MLS Draft process, tells the story of how a night of partying saved the 2021 MLS season for NYCFC, and reveals how he joined the Belize national soccer team through a Facebook message. The guys also discuss Tony's new career as a brand manager for current players. Some of Tony's stories will leave you speechless! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘anti-hero’ as in Taylor Swift as in Travis Kelce as in Patrick Mahomes as in the Chiefs. When did they become the bad guys? How did this happen? Patrick Mahomes was asked about being a villain, but is he really a villain for winning? (11:30) The NFL minority hiring incentive program is causing quite a stir. Teams are getting draft picks for getting coaches and executives hired away. The 49ers are at the top of that list and owners aren’t happy. (25:40) Review: Silence of the Lambs. (30:03) Netflix announced that a new documentary series will be shot this year Hard Knocks style on the 2024 Boston Red Sox. I have some thoughts because the Marlins did this! (35:50) NPPOD. (37:00) Let’s discuss some things about the MLB owners meetings taking place. What will they talk about? The olympics? Why have the World Baseball Classic AND the Olympics for baseball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz and Billy continue their radio row bliss while wondering if they are winning or losing this Super Bowl week. Lil Dicky drops by the show to get in the weeds on Eagles coordinators and why he doesn't want to go to the Super Bowl. Christopher Mad Dog Russo gives his take on how to get through Super week and why he won't bet against Mahomes in the game. Quincy Williams and Breece Hall stop by to make Stugotz feel better about the Jets (a couple of Jets cutting it up). Plus, Tony Pollard and De'Von Achane come by to talk the running back market and how much football they watch outside of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all desperately seeking self-improvement, so Pablo puts aside the spiritual mumbo-jumbo, puts his friends to the test, and emerges with something like service journalism: how to breathe correctly, exercise better, appreciate your career choices, accept failure, thank your feet, and learn to love your own superpower. (Even if that superpower is using a Jedi mind trick to singe your own thumb down to ash.) Further reading: The World's Happiest People All Share These 15 Things in Common (CNBC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter are joined by The Athletic’s Austin Mock to discuss the best on-field prop bets for Super Bowl LVIII. Can Christian McCaffrey Rushing yard out-score every College Basketball team on Sunday? The guys also go into some whacky off-the-field novelty bets that can keep your Sunday interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz and Billy Gil are on radio row and are joined by old friend Frank Caliendo who gets Stugotz laughing with his classic and new impressions. Raheem Mostert gets snuck on to Radio Row despite leading the NFL in touchdowns and answers a question that has been weighing on Billy's mind. Mark Ingram shares his thoughts on the Super Bowl being in Vegas and Nick Saban retiring. Rich Gannon talks about what it is like to be a former MVP watching Patrick Mahomes play the position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, Joel Embiid may be out for the next four weeks but the good news is... Charlotte's back! The "C" in Charlotte might stand for Covid right now but she's pushing through to join Amin in wondering why the weird reporting by the Sixers around Embiid's meniscus surgery and why one of Adam Silver's All-Star replacement selections comes as a bit of a surprise. Plus, the dunk contest will feature returning champ Mac McClung, Jaylen Brown, Jaime Jaquez Jr... and wait, which Toppin brother? Then, Amin talks with Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill), NBA Senior Reporter and host of GOOD WORD WITH GOODWILL on the Yahoo Sports NBA: Ball Don't Lie podcast, about the struggles Damian Lillard has gone through in the past year, why NBA fans are on extreme ends in their view of Doc Rivers, and whether anyone can muster up some encouraging words to Pistons fans in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bubba Watson stops by the set on radio row to talk with Stugotz, Chris Cote and Billy. Chris has an issue with Bubba rooting for the Chiefs after his claims to be a Miami Dolphins fan. Plus, what Bubba dreams of owning and where he tends to be the most frugal in his spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘bundle’ as in streaming as in cable as in ESPN as in Fox as in TNT as in ABC as in FS1 as in sports. Here we go again. We’re back to the TV bundle. These companies announced yesterday that a new streaming service is coming this fall. (13:30) We have another update on yesterday’s exciting Las Vegas mayor statements. Carolyn Goodman walked back her statement on the Athletics. Wonder why! (25:04) Review: Reacher. (28:20) Jose Altuve is a Houston Astro for life. He signed a 5-year extension through his age-39 season. And Clayton Kershaw is back with the Dodgers. He won’t pitch most of the season though. (39:00) NPPOD. (43:00) Let’s talk about the circus…. I mean Super Bowl Week from Las Vegas. Gambling. Radio Row. Drinking. Partying. IT’S A LOT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The buzz happening right now in New York City around Jalen Brunson and the Knicks hasn't been felt since Linsanity... and you know if you say "Knicks" and "Linsanity" too many times Pablo Torre is gonna appear! Pablo Torre takes a break from finding things out on "Pablo Torre Finds Out" to join the Oddball multiverse and share why he and so many Knicks' fans can't help but feel the excitement and *gulp* hope that this season is already something special. Plus, NBA Senior Reporter and host of GOOD WORD WITH GOODWILL on the Yahoo Sports NBA: Ball Don't Lie podcast, Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill) shares his takeaways from his interview with Joe Dumars on the 'unintended consequences' from the CBA's 65-game threshold and its possible effect on certain stars like Tyrese Haliburton and Joel Embiid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz and Billy arrive in Las Vegas before the Super Bowl and discuss the best strategies for making the most out of their week on radio row. Andy Reid joins the show to talk with Mike Golic before the team's bid for back to back Super Bowl Championships while Stu and Billy try not to ruin Mike's friendship with Andy. Plus, Chris Simms has already blown off Stu and Billy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jet packs! Double kickoffs! Protest! The helmet-less, hungover superstar with a dynasty at stake! A killer game clock! Unconsciousness! The first Super Bowl was a sh*tshow. So why hasn't anyone seen it? Because the footage vanished for a half-century, only to resurface — with a million-dollar bounty — from an attic in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, and get thrown in a vault under lock and key. Until correspondent Devin Gordon entered the time machine to witness the progenitor of Travis Kelce, feel the primordial ooze from which Taylor Swift may have been formed… and, yes, to open a Playgirl centerfold featuring a man called The Hammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the right wing ganging up on two huge things — Taylor Swift and sports itself — precisely because they're huge? Can you go with the flow and still be productive? Why is Elmo — and the internet — making us so sad? Plus: Dan Le Batard's screaming female orgasm. Further reading: Why Is the Right So Weird About Taylor Swift? (New York) How to Have a More Productive Year (The New Yorker) Elmo Asked an Innocuous Question (The New York Times) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘manipulative presser’ as in Super Bowl week as in invite-only as in Roger Goodell met the media and he had some interesting things to say. Taylor Swift, check. Streaming, check. NFL Brazil, check. Grass fields, check! (17:00) Josh Harris held an introductory press conference for Dan Quinn yesterday. What an odd search it was. No Ben Johnson. No Eric Bienemy. Kliff Kingsbury snubs Raiders. (31:00) Review: Bookie. (33:40) We have another update on the A’s to Vegas! A teacher union is suing the state. And now the mayor of Las Vegas is coming out against the team moving to the city! What!? (42:33) NPPOD - Super Bowl props! (46:05) Bobby Witt signed a huge deal with the Royals. The details are something, for sure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TikTok star, Patrick Vel, joins the show in-studio to teach us about Latino culture in England and show off the coolest accent on the planet!  We're hyped to be joined by the hilarious Patrick Vel, who you've probably seen on TikTok and Instagram talking about his life as a Latino in London! Christian, Alexis, and Patrick bond over their shared culture and discuss the differences between being Latino in England and the United States. Patrick also tells the guys about his trip to NYC and asks a few questions of his own about life in the Big Apple. Did we mention how cool Patrick's accent is? Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘29’ as in 30 MLB teams as in 29 other teams as in the Los Angels Dodgers as in Shohei Ohtani as in Mookie Betts as in Freddie Freeman as in Gavin Lux. The Dodgers are ready to be villains. They don’t care if you’re upset with them for spending a BILLION. (16:15) Theo Epstein is back in baseball on the ownership side. We told you it would happen. He’s now a minority owner of the Red Sox and part of Fenway Sports Group. (27:50) Review: Slow Horses. (32:30) The Jacksonville Jaguars are out $22 million because of a former employee. He spent about $20 million of it gambling! And now the Jaguars want that money back from Fanduel. Good luck! (43:10) The Hong Kong Messi Mess. That’s what happened with Inter Miami. Disaster! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The All-Star reserves are in... and the dawgs come out! Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey showed up big last night just hours after being announced as first-time All-Stars reserves... but there are some players feeling snubbed today. Joel Embiid is officially out with a meniscus injury, Doc Rivers has his hands full and Grizzlies fans have to say farewell to Steven Adams after an already upsetting season... they could all use a HYPE ME UP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to everyone who voted! We won Best Baseball and Best Sports Business podcast! LET’S GO! Today’s word of the day is ‘fly’ as in birds as in Baltimore as in Orioles as in David Rubenstein as in Camden Yards as in Corbin Burnes. The Milwaukee Brewers traded Burnes to the Orioles yesterday. The return was interesting. The Orioles are primed for a run. The Brewers are primed for a serious rebuild. And because Burnes is a Boras guy, let’s talk about James Paxton. (19:50) Dan Quinn is headed to Washington. The Commanders brought the DC from the Cowboys. It’s Josh Harris first hire. Was it the right hire? (28:15) Review: Priscilla. (30:55) It has been a bad week for the 76ers and Joel Embiid. First the debacle in Denver. Then he missed another game. Then he played and left and played and got hurt. And now he’s hurt hurt. And the 76ers were fined. (36:30) Alabama’s former baseball coach was given a 15-year show-cause penalty for his involvement in a betting scandal. What happened? It’s a doozy! (42:52) NPPOD. (45:20) It’s the Steroid Games. Huh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew discusses male grooming and self care before Tony shares his tactics on the best way to buy a car. Billy comes up with the greatest negotiating idea ever and then the crew starts to make plans for Vegas as the entire LeBaverse prepares to head to Sin City for the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Float like a butterfly, sting like... a standup comic? Sixty years ago, long before the current golden age of smack talk, a 21-year-old Cassius Clay was nominated for a Grammy, for what should be considered the first diss album — a poetic, heavyweight takedown of Sonny Liston in the lead-up to their epic 1964 title bout. Andscape's Justin Tinsley tracks how this forgotten record led to the name Muhammad Ali, to national conversations around Black Muslims, to Ali protesting the Vietnam War, even to the birth of hip-hop... and the prevention of tooth decay. Further reading: The Grammy-nominated Cassius Clay (Andscape) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Cupo of CBS Sports and Attacking Third joins Christian for a hilarious episode discussing the antics between James Maddison and Neal Maupay during the Tottenham-Brentford match! The Cupogans are back! We're hyped to have Christine in-studio for a packed show. Christian and Christine give their thoughts on the incredible shithousery during the Tottenham-Brentford match and debate if Neal Maupay is the biggest villain in the Premier League. They also break down Gio Reyna's loan move to Nottingham Forest, discuss the ramifications of Lindsey Horan's comments about American soccer fans, and get Christine's expertise on the Serie A season and NWSL free agency. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Portland may miss him but they didn't need him last night! The Trail Blazers soured Damian Lillard's return to Rip City and Doc Rivers is now 0-2 since taking over the Bucks and things aren't looking any better in their schedule for the next 10 games. Amidst the ongoing conversation around the 65-game minimum for MVP and All-NBA eligibility, Charlotte and Amin react to NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars' doubling down on the rules agreed upon in the new CBA. Plus, Amin makes a plea to NBA teams to sign Tony Snell in the next 24 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Lombardi joins the show to preview the Super Bowl, discuss coaching moves and to give Stugotz advice on writing a book. The guys go down a Brat Pack rabbit hole. Plus the guys debated the age old question: If you filmed a nude butt scene in your 20s would you be proud of how it looked watching the scene back in your 50s? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on "Underdogs" Jordan and Peter are taking a mid-season look at The NHL and NBA.  🏒 Which NHL teams can turn their season around and make a run for the Stanley Cup playoffs? Jordan and Peter are Joined by NHL Network’s E.J. Hradek. 🏀We’re past the mid-way point of the basketball season but The NBA trade-deadline is fast approaching. The guys break down how certain players can affect teams that are trying to make a run. 🎤 Did you know in some states you can bet on the Super Bowl National Anthem? Peter has you covered with what to look for during Reba McEntire’s rendition at this year's big game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘collective goal’ as in the Baltimore Orioles as in David Rubenstein as in a new ownership group as in the World Series. Yesterday it was believed that the Angelos family would hold on to control of the team until the passing of Peter Angelos. Well, it looks like Rubenstein will takeover immediately. (13:30) The Dallas Cowboys are going all-in! Can you believe it? Does that mean Bill Belichick is coming? More players? Better players? (19:40) We have an update on the Jackie Robinson statue. Still looking for who did it. (24:35) Review: Slumdog Millionaire. (29:30) We have another update on the PGA Tour. They got their money. But not from the Saudi’s. What does it mean for the members? (37:20) NPPOD. (41:30) Lewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes and headed to Ferrari. This is Ronaldo to Barcelona. Messi to Real Madrid! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike sit down with Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Haliburton are certainly playing at an MVP-level... but the minimum game rules may have them risking more than just injury and money. A message to the Knicks nation... Oddball hears you and Amin and Charlotte have some thoughts including... Jalen Brunson is entering the MVP race! Then, the NBA officially announced the All-Star 3-point faceoff between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu - are the stakes worth the spectacle? Plus, Amin gets out his lie detector on Doc Rivers' comments following his debut game coaching the Bucks, Joe Mazzulla's "bird brain" response to Kendrick Perkins, Jason Kidd already calling Luka Doncic the greatest Mav ever and more in WHO'S LYING? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘hunt for orange October’ as in Tom Clancy as in the Baltimore Orioles as in the Angelos family as in selling time! The Baltimore Orioles will reportedly be sold for $1.725B for David Rubenstein. What does this mean for the team? What does the transaction look like? What are the details? (13:20) Ben Johnson is choosing to stay in Detroit. He reportedly told the two remaining teams (Commanders, Seahawks) he’s out on head coaching to be the OC with the Lions. Why? (27:36) Review: Bobi Wine - The People’s President. (31:45) We have another update on the NHL players and the sexual assault in Canada. It turns out the reports of the players was true and they had to turn themselves in. The Calgary Flames released a statement about their statement on Dillon Dube and his mental health. (35:45) NPPOD. (36:20) It’s time for an update! Just yesterday we talked about Embiid and the 65-game limit. And later that day it became news! (39:40) Roger Goodell had to be deposed in court. Why? What did he say?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wonka. Adnan met Dan Soder. Sideways. Respected film critic Adnan Virk gets an entire theater to himself for a screening. We’re talking to director Nicole Newnham about her documentary “The Disappearance of Shere Hite”. It’s about Shere Hite's bestselling book The Hite Report that liberated the female orgasm by revealing the most private experiences of thousands of anonymous surveys. Her findings rocked the American establishment and conversations about gender and sexuality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Points, Points, Points, and MORE POINTS! The NBA has witnessed multiple historical scoring sprees this season and it doesn't look like it'll stop anytime soon... unless Steve Kerr has anything to say about it. The Pacers' All-Star Tyrese Haliburton is expected to return from injury against the Boston Celtics... but will he still be eligible to win MVP with the new 65-game minimum? What about Joel Embiid? Plus, Draymond Green responds to USA Basketball executive director Grant Hill's decision to keep him off the roster for the 2024 Olympics in Paris - should Draymond be on the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At a time when so many are struggling with the regulation of expression, from Elon Musk's X to college campuses to the workplace, why did mixed-martial arts, of all things, rebrand itself as America’s leading bastion of free speech? Ariel Helwani, the sport's preeminent journalist and host of The MMA Hour, traces an evolving policy — from getting censored himself to a homophobic rant going viral — and explains how UFC boss Dana White has made a fortune in the name of “freedom.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘tweak’ as in tweaked an ankle as in tweaked a knee as in tweaking some rules. What am I talking about? Joel Embiid is playing like an MVP. THE MVP. But he tweaked a knee and because of that he may not be eligible to win a postseason award. Why? Because of the new 65-game limit. Nikola Jokic is the favorite. Luka Doncic is having a great season too. (12:10) NPPOD. (13:33) Kadarius Toney went off on the Chiefs. Andy Reid responded. It could end in a mess. (26:00) Review: The Greatest Night of Pop. (31:15) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Ken Rosenthal’s article on the Athletics and Las Vegas. (41:40) Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a park in Kansas. Why?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big time managers are leaving their big time clubs after this season, so what do Klopp and Xavi's departures mean for the futures of Liverpool and FC Barcelona?  Where will Liverpool and Barcelona go from here?!?! Christian and Alexis break down the shocking announcements from Jurgen Klopp and Xavi, while discussing the rumors that Mikel Arteta might leave Arsenal to take over at Barcelona. The guys also recap the crazy supporter scenes from the FA Cup, roast Marcus Rashford for his corny picture in the club, and slam EAFC for leaking the 2024 MLS kits before they had been officially released. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘lake Vegas bound’ as in the Super Bowl as in Las Vegas as in the Kansas City Chiefs as in the San Francisco 49ers. Why Lake Vegas bound? Because that’s where the teams will be staying. The Detroit Lions were aggressive all season. But was Dan Campbell too aggressive when it mattered? (9:00) The Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl. The Ravens were so close but the Chiefs made winning plays. (19:13) NPPOD. (20:10) Adam Silver is being extended as commissioner of the NBA through 2030. He has some big items he needs for basketball: TV deals, CBAs, expansion! (29:15) Review: 20 Days in Mauripol. (33:35) What is happening with Vince McMahon? Is this the WWE storyline he can’t survive? This lawsuit is scary. (44:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Detroit Tigers signing Colt Keith to a longterm deal without him having played a game yet. Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The third installment in the historic trilogy that is Katie Nolan vs. Celebrity Jeopardy! is a real journey. A journey through word games, organic chemistry, and love itself. Also: video game injuries, Woke Rodney Dangerfield, and not that Lisa Ann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For all of the Aaron Rodgers-ization of psychedelics, they remain revolutionary, and the co-creator of Chapelle's Show turned standup comic has the ultimate endorsement: Sure, Amazonian plant tea might make you cry for two hours after drinking it with Chris Rock. But ayahuasca is a mental-health medicine that will also help you fall in love and, you know, feel the presence of God. So relax about the throwing up. Fear not the toad venom, and embrace the white void before the Big Bang. Ignore the football players yammering about "ego death," and consider the possibilities of a road-to-Damascus experience. Or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who had a bigger smile going last night: Coach Tom Thibodeau after the Knicks destroyed the Nuggets at MSG or Charlotte watching her beloved Celtics shoot lights out on the Heat in the Kaseya Center? Amin and Charlotte decide which coach should be the most concerned going forward between Erik Spoelstra, Mike Malone, and Steve Kerr. Plus, the All-Star starters have been announced with a few surprises in those that didn't make the cut. And it's been a rough week for Adrian Griffin and Kyle Lowry... they could definitely use a HYPE ME UP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘championship weekend’ as in NFC as in AFC as in football as in the NFL as in Patrick Mahomes as in the Chiefs as in Lamar Jackson as in the Ravens as in Jared Goff as in the Lions as in Brock Purdy as in the Niners. (17:00) NPPOD. (20:25) Raheem Morris got the Falcons job. He’s back. Was the interim in 2020. That means Bill Belichick is out. Where will Bill go? The Panthers hired Dave Canales. Not Bill Belichick. David Tepper gave another coach a 6-year deal! (31:30) Review: Self Reliance. (34:50) We have another fun Athletics update. John Fisher spoke in Vegas… and it was a disaster. (43:20) Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte has found himself in some gambling heat. He bet on himself at LSU… literally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cote, and the show, are excited to see Chris Cote's new jacket, Jessica explains the chaos of sample sales and they also discuss why they gave up certain foods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Bogert is back on The Cooligans to give you all the latest news surrounding the MLS transfer market! There aren't many better transfer gurus in the world of soccer than Tommy Scoops, and definitely none more plugged in when it comes to MLS! We have all the best transfer news for you in this episode. Christian, Alexis, and Tom discuss some of the biggest moves in MLS, like Miles Robinson to FC Cincinnati, Cade Cowell and Brandon Vazquez moving to Liga MX, and a few players potentially heading across the pond. Tom also reports the latest about replacement refs in MLS and what went into Sporting KC's decision to hire and fire Gavin Wilkinson in the span of a week. The guys also give their takes on Ivan Toney's latest shenanigans and Leroy Sane getting mushed by an opposing manager. You won't want to miss this packed episode! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Buck stops HERE on the bull in Milwaukee! Amin and Charlotte call out Giannis and the Bucks' claims that they were surprised by the firing of Adrian Griffin while Terry Rozier's debut with the Heat was less than scary as their losing streak continues against the Grizzlies. Plus, Luka Doncic gets a heckling fan thrown out, the Celtics play the Heat tonight for BIG stakes - to win Charlotte's heart - and Oddball decides who will make it to the Finals in the East on BET THE SHOW presented by DraftKings Fantasy Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘football personified’ as go football as in Jim Harbaugh as in Michigan as in Los Angeles as in the NCAA as in the NFL. Jim Harbaugh is back in the NFL as the head coach of the Chargers. No more NCAA scandals. He leaves to join Justin Herbert in LA. (12:00) The Milwaukee Bucks felt they had a sickness so they hired Doc Rivers. He’s back. From ESPN to Milwaukee. Giannis and Dame did it. But will it result in a ring? (28:20) Review: Love Actually. (35:30) A scandal has rocked Hockey Canada for years now and it’s now gotten worse. The NHL is involved. Canadian government is involved. And it’s all bad. Where is the commissioner? Oh, he’s releasing statements about Utah! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Underdogs” Jordan Brenner & Peter Keating have an underdog for every season!  🏈The NFL Conference championship matchups are set– Patrick Mahomes is a road underdog in the playoffs for the second time in his career, and do the Detroit Lions have what it takes to advance to their first Super Bowl?  ⚾️3 names were added to The MLB Hall of Fame, but the guys are more outraged at which players were snubbed. 🦬”Wide Right”– is Bills Mafia the saddest underdog fanbase of all-time? Jordan and Peter rank the most heartbreaking losses in Buffalo Bills franchise history. 🏀TCU women’s basketball needed open tryouts to keep its season going, and the guys couldn’t be more excited about their underdog story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter King joins the guys to give his thoughts on Sports Illustrated, NFL Conference Championship Weekend and to grade Billy's dishwashing skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Insider, NBC Sports, Peter King joins the guys to give his thoughts on Sports Illustrated, NFL Conference Championship Weekend and to grade Billy's dishwashing skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike continue opening more baseball cards in an effort to raise money for ALS care. This year, they are partnering with Project Main Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BREAKING: Adrian Griffin is out and the Doc (Rivers) is in! It's now official, Doc Rivers will once again leave the broadcast booth to become a head coach, taking over the 30-13 Bucks. Amin and Charlotte breakdown what went wrong for Adrian Griffin and whether Doc can come in to lead Giannis and Dame to a championship this season. The East continues to get more interesting as Terry Rozier joins the Miami Heat - let the Heat Culture debate begin! How much closer is Charlotte - no, not that Charlotte - to becoming a Heat fan? Plus, what are the refs excuse for 10 incorrect calls over the last two minutes in Monday night's Hornets-Timberwolves game, what's the takeaway from Tristan Thompson being suspended 25-games for PEDs, and Marcin Gortat said players grab and squeeze WHAT now?! Ooh, we've got some WORD COUNT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘Cooperstown’ as in the Baseball Hall of Fame as in Adrian Beltre as in Joe Mauer as in Todd Helton as in not Billy Wagner or Gary Sheffield. A little surprising to see Helton and not Wagner, but there’s always next year! Except for Sheffield. (11:33) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why the Milwaukee Bucks fired Adrian Griffin. Woof. And for Doc Rivers!? (21:33) NPPOD. (26:15) Review: Oscar Noms. (31:35) What is going on with the refs? We had the NBA come out and say there were 10 incorrect calls in the final 2 minutes of the Hornets-Timberwolves game! 10! (38:00) Todd Bowles met the media and spoke about the Buccaneers loss to the Lions. Why didn’t they call a timeout? (43:46) So the Miami Heat have finally traded Kyle Lowry for Damian Lillard! Just kidding! They got Terry Rozier from the Hornets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nuggets beat the Celtics in their first loss of the season in Boston... are we looking at a Finals matchup? The Knicks had a sweet reunion with the newest Raptors RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley while Bruce Brown might be eyeing a move to New York himself - is this all too much? The Heat honor Udonis Haslem by retiring his #40 jersey... despite what Paul Pierce might think. Plus, it's NBA Rivalry Week! Amin and Charlotte go through all of the matchups to decide which are legit and heating up and which so-called rivals may be losing steam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan reacts to the 2024 Oscar nominations, reviews the latest season of Fargo, and is joined by director Charles Stones lll about his new film with Snoop Dogg, The Underdoggs. Also, we continue to celebrate Paul Giamatti discussing his film American Splendor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘announcement’ as in Baseball Hall of Fame as in Oscars as in today is a big day. Who is getting into the Hall? Adrian Beltre? Joe Mauer? Billy Wagner? Alex Rodriguez? Gary Sheffield? (20:50) Anthony Rendon hates baseball. He has to. He came out and said seasons should be shortened. Of all players to say that… him!? (30:30) Review: The Boys in the Boat (34:11) Raw is Netflix! Netflix is in the live sports world now and it’s a partnership with the WWE. Whoa! (41:40) Are you for or against court storming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo Torre is known for finding out about things, but in this episode, The Cooligans find out about him!  We're hyped to have fellow Meadowlarker and host of Pablo Torre Finds Out, Pablo Torre, join the show! Pablo, Christian, and Alexis discus Pablo's beef with Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen, getting roasted by Dan Le Batard, and being racially ambiguous to other Latinos and Asians. The guys also tease Pablo for his lack of soccer knowledge on ESPN and debate whether it was worth it to miss Messi's first Inter Miami goal for some chicken fingers. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Billy, Mikey A and Fuentes give their thoughts on the NFL Divisional Round with a new segment about heart-racing moments, a top 5 list, if the season ended today and a game of Purdy or Blank. Stugotz and Billy think there's a chance Sean McDermott could be out in Buffalo, especially if Bill Belichick wants the job. There aren't too many quarterbacks Stugotz or Mikey A would take Brock Purdy over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He is one of the most talented stand-ups in America. But Roy Wood Jr. is also of the most deliberate thinkers about his craft. Roasting Joe Biden? Nerve-wracking as hell. Hosting an awards show? Like performing for LeBron in the locker room before Game Seven. The former Daily Show correspondent explains the affirmation of not succeeding Trevor Noah, the Taylor Swift-proof takeaway from Jo Koy's Golden Globes monologue, the point of getting booed, the power of free jokes... and how he almost ended up as a baseball umpire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘wide right’ as in the Buffalo Bills as in history as in field goals as in losses as in the Bills did it again. Tyler Bass meet Scott Norwood. But, the Chiefs are back in the AFC Championship. 6th straight season. Patrick Mahomes is inevitable. (3:35) Deebo Samuel got hurt. Draftkings issued a refund. FanDuel did not. Hmm. (11:45) Eagles have fired the defensive coordinator Sean Desai after just one season. Matt Patricia is also on the way out. Change is coming. (16:05) Let’s talk more football. Lamar Jackson balled out. Dan Campbell and the kneecap biters did it again. (27:00) Review: Fargo. (30:48) What happened with Sports Illustrated? (38:20) NPPOD. (39:40) We have an update on the Boston Red Sox. Friday it was Craig Breslow. And now we have Sam Kennedy speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait, Anthony Edwards and James Harden only have HOW MANY All-Star Votes?! Amin and Charlotte have some theories about the latest results from All-Star voting. Also, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder had big wins on Thursday night but how serious should we take them at the top of the Western Conference? Plus, Oddball takes a trip to the doctor's office for a midseason checkup on some patients... er, teams. What's the diagnosis on the Lakers? Are the Miami Heat showing any causes for concern? And what do the Knicks need to do to fight off the dreaded disease of 'norecenttitlitis'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘eligibility’ as in transferring as in college athletics as in football as in what is going on!? 9th year players? 7th year players? What happened to 4 years? We’ve got the DOJ involved now. We have conferences fighting with teams. And of course, NIL. (15:30) NPPOD - it’s NFL playoff football! Get excited! (27:12) Review: Boy Swallows Universe. (30:02) Red Sox fans are very mad at the team right now. What is Boston doing? (38:36) Are the White Sox staying in Chicago? Is the flirting done with Nashville? (43:35) Are the Astros going to sign Josh Hader? He wants more money than Edwin Diaz! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy introduces a new segment within Mystery Crate, the crew discusses the pros and cons of having kids take classes on zoom, they explore the sex lives of senior citizens and Tony tells another story of him riding Miami's Metro Rail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friend of the show Captain Lee is back to give us his thoughts on Wild Card Weekend, preview the Divisional Round, talk ghosts, which celebrity he'd like to communicate with from the beyond, his craziest employee on Below Deck and more! For more Captain Lee check out his podcast Salty with Captain Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're honored to be joined by journalist and documentarian, Mark Wright, to hear about "The Bison Project", his latest podcast discussing the 1971 Howard University soccer team that was unjustly stripped of its national championship!  It's a packed Cooligans episode after we were off for MLK Day! Mark Wright joins the show to tell us about Sports Explains the World's "The Bison Project" and share his biggest takeaways from his reporting. Mark and the guys analyze how racial dynamics in 1970s America may have impacted the NCAA's decision to strip Howard of its title and examine what can be done to right this wrong today. Christian and Alexis also break down some other stories from the world of footy, including the potential collapse of the Saudi Pro League, Luis Suarez joining Inter Miami, Ashley Sanchez being traded during the NWSL draft, and Jose Mourinho being sacked by Roma. You can find "The Bison Project" in the Sports Explains the World podcast feed, available now on all platforms: https://www.thebisonproject.com Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From trade rumors to done deals! Amin and Charlotte react to the Pacers acquiring All-Star Pascal Siakam from the Raptors and decide just how far the Pacers will go now in the East. They also take a look at those on the trading block according to Jake Fisher of Yahoo Sports - which big moves are bound to happen and what teams will fizzle out before trade deadline? Plus, Amin and Charlotte wager whether the Pacers with Pascal Siakam will make the Eastern Conference Finals, if the Celtics will have the best record in the league heading into All-Star break, and if Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic will win MVP this season on this week's edition of BET THE SHOW presented by DraftKings Fantasy Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who was the human inside the viral bowl-game mascot, and is said mascot still alive? We investigate VERY seriously. Plus: Why are so many women drinking out of the Stanley cup? And what does your depth chart of friends look like? Also: aggressive familiarity, the most arousing mascot alive, raccoon hands, Gronk's beach party, and Pablo's Pogs. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g9h-AbjQaXQ Related (non-beastiality-adjacent) content: Thirsty after you catch on fire? (TikTok) What your water bottle says about you (The Los Angeles Times) How much time does it take to be a close friend? (The Wall Street Journal) The buddy boost: how 'accountability partners' make you healthy, happy and more successful (The Guardian) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘layers’ as in a cake as chocolate as in vanilla as in sponge as in fondant as in sprinkles as in Jerry Jones as in Mike McCarthy. The Cowboys are bringing back McCarthy for year 5. Sorry, despondent fans. (10:30) Nick Sirianni is meeting with Jeff Lurie with a plan. What plan? The same plan Doug Pederson had when he got fired? (18:23) Is Amazon here to save Diamond? What does that even mean? Can it happen? Is this the future? (32:30) Review: Tootsie. (37:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the sudden death of a Warriors assistant coach and why the team canceled the game. (44:10) NPPOD. (45:00) What are the Clippers plans for the future? New stadium. All-Star Game. Kawhi longterm. What about James Harden? Or Westbrook? Or Paul George? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter break down the NFL Divisional playoff matchups. Can the Packers write another chapter in their underdog story? Then the guys turn their attention to 5 NBA teams who are underdogs every night, examining why the bottom of the league is historically awful. Plus: An Australian Open bet to make right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike are back drafting baseball cards to raise money for ALS care. This year, they are partnering with Project Main Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, this isn't a Cinephobe movie review... Amin and Charlotte react to last night's epic MVP-matchup between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic in the Sixers tight 126 - 121 win over the Nuggets. Not to be outdone, Kevin Durant and the Suns also put on a show, down 22 points in the 4th quarter to comeback and beat the Kings - are the Suns finally coming together? In New York, the latest on Knicks' governor James Dolan and the accusations of sexual assault against him and Harvey Weinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan is joined by Ben Lyons to recap their time at the Critics Choice Awards. Which celebrity made Adnan nervous? Pizza in a bag. Ryen Russillo bails on Adnan for Adrian Wojnarowski. Origin. Chris wouldn't know how to be a cannibal. Society of the Snow. Is the Barbie screenplay Original or Adapted? Cinderella Man. What is Christopher Nolan’s favorite Fast and the Furious movie? Chris reviews Saltburn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, just how likely is Joel Embiid's going back-to-back as MVP? Embiid has some thoughts on that and they're nothing to boo about... meanwhile, the boos came pouring down in Memphis as Draymond Green returned to the Warriors after missing 16 games and yet those boos were nothing compared to the ones heard in Chicago at the Ring of Honor ceremony. You'll be cheering Amin & Charlotte after you hear their thoughts... Plus, Ice Cube received the inaugural “Ice Cube Impact Award” at the Naismith Hall of Fame yesterday and talks to Amin & Charlotte about the challenges the BIG3 has overcome before starting its exciting seventh season and who he thinks has been the best BIG3 player in the league so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From LeBron to Deion and Wall Street to Washington, one pervasive term has come to encapsulate a human desire for domination. Correspondent Bradley Campbell heads into the wild — with aerial wolf-hunting, bespoke bear-drugging, and more — to discover that the science behind the "alpha" … is based on a mistake. The new truth, however, may teach even and especially the most gentle among us how to become better leaders. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cx8spsfoUjo (If you are having thoughts of suicide, you can call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘trilogy’ as in number 3 as in the NFL playoffs as in the Buffalo Bills as in the Kansas City Chiefs as in Josh Allen as in Patrick Mahomes. We did it, folks. Chiefs at Bills. It’ll be the third time we see it in the past 4 seasons. (9:48) The Eagles collapsed. It happened. From 10-1 to 1-6 and out in the first round. Woof. Could Sirianni be out? Bill Belichick is making the rounds! (18:20) Did you see the Cowboys-Packers ratings? 40 million viewers! Every league, every show, every network wants what the NFL has. (21:45) What is happening with the NFL and ESPN? (30:48) Review: Top 5 takeaways from the Emmys. (37:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about MLB’s international signing period, how it works, and why teams do it. (42:55) NPPOD. (43:30) Caleb Williams has declared for the NFL draft. Who saw that coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘floored’ as in Jerry Jones as in the Dallas Cowboys as in the Green Bay Packers as in Mike McCarthy as in playoffs, baby! The Cowboys got smoked, bbq’d, and run out of Jerry World. Is Mike McCarthy done? How about you Packers fans? Are you in love with Love yet? (13:10) Did you watch the Browns-Texans in the Watson-less Bowl? CJ Stroud lit up the Browns. Joe Flacco threw pick sixes like they were beads at Mardi Gras. And Deshaun Watson wasn’t playing. (15:34) The Miami Dolphins still cannot win games in the cold. The Kansas City Chiefs looked like the Chiefs again. And Taylor Swift went home happy! (21:20) No knee caps are safe around Dan Campbell, but he can coach! The Lions won a playoff game! Goff wins, Stafford loses! (23:20) The Buffalo Bills game got postponed because of snow. How do these decisions get made? (32:40) Review: American Symphony. (35:35) The Chicago Bulls held a Ring of Honor ceremony during a game and the fans viciously booed the picture of Jerry Krause. Why? What were they thinking? (46:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last night's blowout games were so shocking Amin is referring to it as "Red Wedding Thursday". The Thunder beat the Trailblazers by 62 points and the Bucks beat the Celtics so badly in the first half, the Celtics' Joe Mazzulla sat the starters for the entire second half. What was going on? In other news, the NBA is getting into the Netflix & Chill game, announcing a new "Quarterback"-like docuseries like following LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, and Domantas Sabonis - so, who will be the most entertaining to watch? Plus, the legendary Ice Cube joins Oddball ahead of being honored with the inaugural “Ice Cube Impact Award” at the Naismith Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pedro Martinez joins the show to discuss the 2024 Caribbean Series (Serie Del Caribe) coming to Miami. He also tell us what he thinks of Bill Belichick leaving the Patriots, why the Angels didn't have more success with Ohtani and Trout and what he thinks of the Dodgers signing everyone. Get tickets to the Serie Del Caribe at Marlins.com/SDC. Plus, Mikey shares an incredible Johnny Damon story and the guys google his house that was recently for sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘responsibility’ as in the Patriots as in Robert Kraft as in Bill Belichick as in the Patriot Way. Yesterday was the joint press conference between Kraft and Bill and we saw the amicable split. What happens next? Why did the move happen now? (9:33) MLB Arbitration deadline happened and what stood out? Juan Soto and the Yankees set a record. Pete Alonso settled with the Mets. Vlad, Adolis, and Arraez didn’t get deals done. And the Yankees signed free agent Stroman! (27:41) Review: Immediate Family. (31:30) We are seeing more and more Succession in real life. Now we’re seeing it with the McNair Family in Houston. (39:30) NPPOD. (42:32) And the Emmy goes to… who!? What did ESPN do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew discusses the difficulty of both sending and receiving wedding invitations and answer a timeless question involving hand to hand combat with 12 year olds. Also, Billy is rude to Mike Fuentes about being "40" and shopping at Abercrombie & Fitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does Katie keep dominating at trivia on national television? Is it vase or vahhze? And what in the Nick Saban was that young man doing stuck in an urn? Plus: animal idiom brainteasers, the road warriors of handsome, Kristi Yamaguccimane, going Fahrenheit 451 on "Wings," and climbing the Mortal Kombat totem pole that inevitably leads to Ice-T. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7uRc7SbVbkw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jadon Sancho's Manchester United nightmare is finally over, but will he find his best form back at Borussia Dortmund?  IT'S TRANSFER SEASON BABAYYY! A few transfers have already been finalized, but none made more headlines than Jadon Sancho's return to Borussia Dortmund on loan from Manchester United! Christian and Alexis give their thoughts on the English winger making the move back to Germany and ask if Sancho will prove Erik ten Hag wrong with his performances. The guys also discuss the Carabao Cup semi-finals, the Saudi Pro League's potential collapse, and some controversial hirings in MLS and NWSL. We finish the episode with another edition of Tight 5. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Warriors have gone from being showered with championships to being showered with boos in Golden State... what in the BLEEP is going on?! Steph may be "booing himself" but Amin and Charlotte aren't having it! In Southern California, things are looking real sunny with Kawhi Leonard signing a 3 year / $153 million dollar extension with the Clippers - so just how healthy and successful does the rest of this season and the future look in LA? Oh, Charlotte FINALLY sees some "dawg" in the Celtics... Plus, the long-awaited return of BET THE SHOW brought to you by DraftKings Fantasy Sports. Will the West win the All-Star Game? Will Giannis be the leading All-Star vote-getter this year? All that and more... Check out what DraftKings has to offer this season with code ODDBALL. Because life’s more fun when you’re in on the action. DraftKings - the crown is yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Schefter discusses Bill Belichick and the Patriots parting ways, Michigan winning the National Championship and plays game of If Belichick Calls with Stugotz to try to guess where Bills lands. Chris Long was shocked to hear Pete Carroll was let go and weighs in on what environment he thinks might be best for Belichick. Mike Golic weighs in on Nick Saban's retirement, Belichick and Carroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He could be drawing up plays for superstars, after interviewing with the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, and more. But the ESPN commentator and "Old Man & the Three" podcaster has been leading a group of middle-schoolers in Brooklyn, with the same passion and perfectionism that he brought to Duke and then 15 seasons in the pros. If you thought you hated JJ Redick, just wait 'til you get inside the greatest mind in the history of fourth-grade basketball. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5m4OQBOhfOM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘centrifuge’ as in carousel as in spinning and spinning and spinning as in Pete Carroll then Nick Saban and then Bill Belichick! What a day. The end of multiple eras. Let’s start with Billy B and the New England Patriots. (14:00) Nick Saban has retired from Alabama. Another legendary coach. Why now? NIL? Is he tired? Too much competition? Transfer portal? (23:30) Pete Carroll is out in Seattle. We thought that’d be the biggest news of the day… and it wasn’t close! (31:55) Review: Continental Divide. (37:20) NPPOD. (39:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the NFL and the retirement package deals they are giving to employees. Why is this happening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of “Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter preview the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend. Will the Miami Dolphins be affected by a 9-degree forecast in Kansas City? The guys find some surprising numbers to answer that question. Plus, it’s never too early to start thinking about NCAA tourney upsets: Which college hoops teams should you be watching now to get a leg up on your bracket come March? Here’s a closer look at the numbers 🤓:  🏈 Over the past 2 decades, in playoff games with an over/under lower than 45 points and a temperature of 25 degrees and below, the OVER has gone 14-4-1. 🌴 When warm-weather or dome teams (like Miami) travel to cold environments, the home team doesn’t have nearly the edge people think they do. ❄️In playoff games below 32 degrees, warm-weather/dome teams are 11-13-1 against the spread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Miami Heat's head coach Erik Spoelstra signs a record-setting 8 year/$120 million dollar contract while Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković rips into refs last night after a 1-point loss to LeBron and the Lakers. One coach is getting paid while the other is gonna get fined... Plus, has Steve Kerr gone too far in defending Steph Curry? How frustrated should Trae Young be right now and why doesn't Domantas Sabonis get more love from the league and fans? Also, does Amin FINALLY lose WORD COUNT? What are you waiting for, it's time for Oddball!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘enough already’ as in we get it as in please stop as in Jimmy Kimmel as in Aaron Rodgers as in Pat McAfee as in it’s never ending. Why? Why so public? What is Disney doing? What is ESPN doing? (14:10) The Tennessee Titans fired Mike Vrabel. Fine, that’s their decision. But, when asked about trading him… the owner said it would take too long? Huh? (28:07) Review: Good Grief. (34:23) NPPOD - The Raptors head coach went off on the refs. My lanta! (44:00) What is going on with MLB and Amazon and Diamond Sports Group? Let’s update you on the future of streaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Samson joins Adnan to discuss the Golden Globe winners and losers, Jo Koy’s monologue, holiday cards, reading screenplays, the MLB Hall of Fame, Paul Giamatti’s connection to baseball, and much more! Do you go to the movies alone? Beau Is Afraid. Do writers like it when actors ad-lib? Perfect Days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ja Morant is out for the season. Tyrese Haliburton went down last night and Chris Paul is out for four to six weeks. Don't worry though, Draymond Green is returning and Oddball has more HEADLINES from around the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘euphoria’ as in excitement as in Michigan as in the Wolverines as in Jim Harbaugh as in college football as in the Michigan Wolverines are the champions of the college football world. What is next for Harbaugh? More suspensions? Back to Michigan? Headed to the NFL? (13:20) We have to update the Wait To See. Accountability! (15:20) We interrupt this Wait To See to talk about Josh Harris and the Commanders. (24:20) We are back to Wait To See. (35:20) Review: Anatomy of a Fall. (37:51) NPPOD. (42:00) Draymond Green says he would have retired if it weren’t fort for Adam Silver. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A battle over academic freedom is boiling over, beyond Harvard, and Florida governor Ron DeSantis and his cronies have already taken over one college in their effort to win the culture war. But the wildest part is how they're weaponizing an absolutely enormous baseball team to do it. Correspondent Jeb Lund reports on accusations of unconstitutionality — and mascot duplicity — at his alma mater, with a warning about how right-wing activists might use their sports blueprint next. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IqNPY0pnQ2E Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLS free agency is off to a hot start, so we had to have current free agent and MLS legend, C.J. Sapong, join the show to break down everything you need to know! Who could've predicted such a wild start to MLS free agency? Definitely not us! We've still got the best and funniest coverage of all the latest transactions from around the league. C.J. Sapong stops by to discuss his current free agency and tell us what it's like to represent himself in contract negotiations. The guys also learn C.J.'s opinion on MLS threatening to pull its top division teams from US Open Cup and get some tea about Toronto FC's drama-filled season. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘decision pt.2’ as in choices as in business as in ESPN as in Pat McAfee as in Norby Williamson. What are we talking about? Friday was a day ESPN wished it could forget. (15:20) The NFL playoffs are set! Who made it? Who fell apart? Coaches are getting fired! GMs are getting fired! It’s all happening live! (23:50) Should Dennis Allen keep his job with the Saints? The team doesn’t think so! (34:10) Review: Golden Globes. (40:40) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikola Jokic hit a Steph Curry-esque buzzer beater from way downtown... in front of Steph Curry and the Warriors. Have you ever seen Jokic so happy before?! While Giannis put up 44 points and 14 rebounds last night in the Bucks' nailbiter win over the Spurs, everyone is still talking about Wemby... Amin and Charlotte give their reactions to the array of excitement from last night's double-header. Plus, the first batch of results from the return of All-Star fan-voting are in - who are the early surprises in each conference? And we're wrapping up the first week of 2024, what better way to do it with a very special and heartfelt HYPE ME UP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shipping container argues Tony's work ethic before getting into any New Year's Resolutions they may be trying to complete. They also discuss Gypsy Rose's release from prison, Mike Fuentes' mid-life crisis and take a sneak peak at a gift meant for Dan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is Travis Kelce the most famous player in the NFL? How much should you miss booze during Dry January? Where can you get away from everything? Should you trust anyone with really nice teeth? Plus: dorky cussing, human fists, Big Masseuse, 16-beers-deep Chris Cote, and a casual aside about allegedly murdering your roommate. Further reading: Kicking the Habit (Slate) The People Who Brought You Travis Kelce (The New York Times) They Sold Everything to Go on a 3-Year Cruise. How It All Unraveled. (The New York Times) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/17UhD1blqNE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Nitro Clark is back to tell us how far his team went in the fantasy football playoffs. Nitro also offers Mikey one of his singlets for Mikey's calendar shoot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us here: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘last gasp’ as in the final stand as in the apology tour as in Trevor Bauer is back. He appeared on Fox News and apologized for being Trevor Bauer. Why now? He wants a job. (14:30) We spoke about the Chris Sale trade and then something happened. The Braves gave him a new deal. WHAT!? (26:40) Review: Apollo 13. (32:15) Darvin Ham about to be out? Is he about to get Frank Vogel’d? What is wrong with the Lakers? (39:26) NPPOD - let’s discuss the Brooklyn Nets and the NFL playoff scenarios for Week 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Underground in a Bond-esque bunker. Inside a private club with a league commissioner. Across the table from an executive with a parrot on his shoulder. And, finally, at the courthouse for a global legal drama centered around "a corrupt organization" operating "outside the law": This is how Pablo's boss at Meadowlark Media — and the former president of ESPN — went from a high-stakes, handshake deal... to a knock on the door from the feds... to becoming a government witness. Also: the future of the World Cup, and yachts. Lots and lots of yachts. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gwo4X8XTAVw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year, Gully Squad! The Cooligans are back to break down all the incredible action from the thrilling Premier League festive fixtures!  There was so much footy played over the past few weeks, we don't even know where to start the discussion! Christian and Alexis round-up the biggest headlines from the Premier League, on and off the pitch, including Arsenal falling back to 4th place and Jadon Sancho imminently departing Manchester United. The guys also react to Weston McKennie offending all Italians with his pasta recipe and praise Gotham FC for their hot start to NWSL free agency. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The In-Season Tournament Championship seems so long ago for the Lakers right now... what's going wrong for LeBron and Anthony Davis and how can they fix things? All is well in Indiana... as long as they're playing the Bucks! Tyrese Haliburton continues his incredible play to beat Giannis and Damian Lillard and finish their regular season matchups 4-1... so how honest were Giannis and Dame in their responses to the loss? Time for Oddball's favorite game, WHO'S LYING? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us here: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘decision’ as in a company decision as in making a choice as in ESPN as in ABC as in Disney as in Aaron Rodgers as in Pat McAfee as in Jimmy Kimmel. What happened? What happens next? (19:10) The Jets also have a decision to make. Aaron Rodgers is coming back next year. Is Zach Wilson? (31:34) Review: Four Daughters. (36:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Rory McIlroy and his apology for the criticism aimed at players who left for LIV checks. (43:15) NPPOD. (44:40) What happened with Kyrie Irving, the Utah Jazz, and a couple of rabbis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week on “Underdogs,” The College Football Playoff National Championship is set! Jordan and Peter are joined by Mike Golic Jr., host of “Gojo and Golic,” to break down the much- anticipated Michigan/Washington matchup. Plus, Mike sticks around to make the final NFL Underdog picks of the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Thunder beat the Celtics last night 127 - 123 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 36 points and the rookie sensation Chet Holmgren... and Charlotte is VERY nervous about her Celtics. Amin and Charlotte give the rising Thunder their proper due and then discuss the troubles in Golden State and how Steve Kerr is trying to lift Klay Thompson's energy and why the Warriors and Draymond Green are getting some much needed "space" from each other. Plus, the Timberwolves are legit but what are they still missing? How is Carlos Boozer taking Jordan Clarkson finally snapping the Utah Jazz's triple-double drought and Ja Morant delivered a "late Christmas gift" by dunking over Victor Wembanyama... sounds like WORD COUNT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us here: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘cause’ as in termination for cause as in contract details as in Wander Franco as in the Tampa Bay Rays. We haven’t heard from Franco since last august because of an investigation into a relationship with a minor. Details are starting to trickle out of the Dominican Republic about his arrest for not appearing in court. What is baseball doing? (17:07) The Atlanta Braves have traded for Chris Sale. They also get a wheelbarrow full of cash so they’ll only pay Sale $500K. Why did the Red Sox do this? Why would the Braves do this? (27:45) Yoshinobu Yamamoto contract details have come out. Elbow clause!? (37:50) Review: Saltburn. (40:20) The NFL has fined David Tepper $300K for his drink throw. And then he released a lame statement. (45:20) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mostly off-air, the crew attempts to discern the Bible's first wine mom More news from Pompeii Let's make Ted Cruz a trophy. No, not like that Can't spell Citrus Bowl without UT [complimentary] We are out of fun ways to do BAMA LOST LOL episodes! Several other football games have occurred since we last spoke Happy holidays from the Harbaugh family Visit preownedairboats dot com with all haste Visit SHUT DOWN FULL BOOKS DOT COM  for exclusive literary revelations  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saltburn. Adnan talks to actor Daniel Bruhl about his new film, Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia. Adnan has more complaints for the airline industry. Priscilla. Are we still doing 3D movies? Chris sums up Migration perfectly. Rushmore. Cinephile’s quest to land Paul Giamatti as a guest. Nyad. Chris has planned for surviving many hours in the ocean. All of Us Strangers. Rapid fire book reviews: “Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears”, “Dearborn”, and “Everywhere an Oink Oink: An Embittered, Dyspeptic, and Accurate Report of Forty Years in Hollywood”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Year, New Knicks... same Oddball! Amin and Charlotte are back for the excitement around the Knicks-Raptors trade looking pretty great so far for both teams with OG Anunoby making his Knicks debut in Madison Square Garden and RJ Barrett's Toronto homecoming. Detroit got to end 2023 with a bang, FINALLY snapping their NBA-record 28-game losing streak but Amin and Charlotte have to talk about coach Monty Williams' post-game comments. Giannis, Damian Lillard, and the Bucks look to have a Pacers problem whether they want to admit it or not - what kind of a matchup can we hope for in the playoffs? And following NBA insider and Oddball contributor Tom Haberstroh's discovery of previously unheard audio of Ja Morant calling a referee a... well, you know... what does the role of in-person media have in the careers of young stars like Morant? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They were raised to chug whipping cream and turn every meal into an all-you-can-eat buffet. But somehow, America’s most popular New Year’s resolution is most embodied by the extreme transformation of none other than offensive linemen. In retirement, these pioneers of gluttony have reverse-engineered themselves physically but also evolved mentally. And as former 315-pounder Mike Golic Jr. peels away the layers beyond the six-pack, with reflections from former colleagues Joe Thomas and Nick Hardwick, he reveals that sustainable personal change goes way beyond the weight. (If you are having thoughts of suicide, you can call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hl8b1iYP5c8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us here: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘champagne showers’ as in the New Year is here as in let’s celebrate as in David Tepper, the owner of the Carolina Panthers, celebrated the new year by throwing a drink on a Jaguars fan. I cannot believe it. The NFL has a Tepper problem. (13:50) What in the world is happening with Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos? Sean Payton said one thing. Russell Wilson said another thing. All bad. (28:25) Review: Maestro (33:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if Florida State getting blown out by Georgia means the CFP Committee got things right. (42:30) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Denver Broncos crumble all around Russell Wilson, the superstar quarterback has never been more fascinating. Or more unknowable. But Nate Tice was Wilson’s backup, roommate, and occasional speechwriter at the University of Wisconsin. And to hear these college confessions — about a shirt-tucked, Timberlake-loving try-hard, who is possibly from outer space — is to finally understand the weirdest athlete on Planet Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year, Emmy-winning screenwriter Cord Jefferson (Watchmen, Succession, The Good Place, Master of None) has become a major Oscar contender for his directorial debut movie, American Fiction. So we wanted to ask Cord the truth about awards, competitiveness, race, external validation, and happiness. Also, the Men In Black soundtrack. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4O3jaJ1TN94 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- This one has: Fenway Bowl! Pinstripe Bowl! Pop-Tarts Bowl! Alamo Bowl! Gator Bowl! Sun Bowl! - Ryan is the enemy of the working class! - Liberty Bowl! Cotton Bowl! Peach Bowl! Music City Bowl! Orange Bowl! Arizona Bowl! - He’s out of touch with normal people, sitting in his Tennessee mansion! - ReliaQuest Bowl! Fiesta Bowl! Citrus Bowl! - Also at least five minutes of Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl talk! - Boo Ryan whenever you see him! - Visit preownedairboats dot com to get all the stuff you actually wanted for the holidays - Visit SHUT DOWN FULL BOOKS DOT COM for exclusive literary revelations  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz and Mikey A lament another Jets loss on Thursday Night Football. Lucy joins the show to play Lucy or Goosey and give her thoughts on the CFP Semis and why FSU is blaming Kirk Herbstreit for everything. Mike Golic Jr. joins the guys to talk all things mayo and pop tarts, a big week 17 in the NFL and how Taylor Swift isn't to blame for the Chiefs decline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz and Mikey A are joined by Mike Golic to talk about the games over Christmas weekend, including what is wrong with the Chiefs, how good the Ravens are and what a great story Joe Flacco has been for the Browns. Plus, if the season ended today matchups that have us all excited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may remember him as the paternity-test king of fever-pitch daytime television. But this renaissance man has seen it all — the JFK assassination, Waco, a woman who's afraid of aluminum foil — and he has emerged an optimist. Climb into your TV for wisdom on courage, vulnerability, and reassurance from the OG who held up Pro Bowlers at practice... and introduced the world to Cotton Ball Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you rather be stuck in an elevator or a Detroit Pistons fan? The Detroit Pistons lost their 25th straight game last night and had fans chanting "Sell The Team!"... easy to imagine they're feeling pretty "trapped" right now... you know, "stuck", with nowhere to go... we're trying to say that Amin is stuck in a packed elevator with nothing left to do but ODDBALL! Amin, live from an elevator, joins Charlotte in the NYC studio for a "Best of 2023 Oddball Bracket" to determine what NBA storylines and drama led to the most content this year. Plus, NBA reporter and betting expert, Jena Garcia, is back on Oddball to take us through each of the action-packed NBA Christmas Day games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast - Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us here: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘$1.16 BILLION’ as in the Dodgers and in Shohei Ohtani as in Tyler Glasnow as in Yoshinobu Yamamoto as in the Los Angeles Dodgers have taken over. How ddi this deal happen? How long is the contract? Is it a Shohei style deal? What do the Yankees and Mets do now? (17:40) MLB has new rules for 2024. Sorry players. The Competition Committee voted and it passed. Why? Because the owners hold a majority on the committee! (32:10) Review: Survivor 45. (38:10) It’s the NFL Weekend Takeover! 7 standalone games! Thursday! Saturday! Sunday! Monday! FOOTBALL! (42:00) NPPOD. (45:20) Have you seen Zion Williamson’s contract clauses? Health and conditioning is a big one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shipping container gets together for the annual Mystery Crate Holiday Draft! But first Tony, Jess, Juju and Billy discuss Tony's short lived internet outage, his three day water "reset", Juju missing his high school reunion for football and the idea of long distance relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys end 2023 with a back to basics episode of GBF. Chris Simms is excited to work on Saturday and have a Sunday full of texting his wife thoughts he won't remember. Stu Gotz picks dozens of game in Stu Ya Gotz. Tony Boselli surprises Mike Golic. Juju, Carl, K-Funk and SherBear make their weekly picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cooligans and Underdogs are back with another soccer gambling special! This time, they delve into the Premier League Boxing Day fixture list to find the best EPL bets for this holiday season. Make sure to check out our Premier League Boxing Day parlay, now available on the DraftKings app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo only understands the true meaning of making this show, not the holiday season. So the ghosts of Christmas break pay him a visit, to pay it forward with recommendations for reality shows and Christmas songs, plus an important investigation into the truth about Santa Claus. May bonus content bless you, everyone. PTFO-approved xmas playlists: Charlotte Wilder's Christmas-Song Christmas Songs Cortes's Holiday Mix Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DlGMJ4GO7Oo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait, didn't we already kill this idea for a European Super League months ago?  The European Super League has returned and absolutely no one is happy about it! Is anyone actually taking it seriously this time, though? Christian and Alexis discuss all the latest news surrounding the ESL's potential comeback and ask why Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Juventus are still pushing for it. The guys also sound off on MLS for threatening to pull their clubs from the US Open Cup and break down Gotham FC's early dominance in NWSL free agency. Happy holidays from The Cooligans! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin and Charlotte hit up the Barclays Center for the Battle of New York last night and it was a scene! While the Knicks won in Brooklyn last night, news broke that the Knicks have applied to the NBA for a Disabled Player Exception worth $7.8 million as Mitchell Robinson will miss the rest of the season. Amin and Charlotte also look at the career and future of Ricky Rubio as the Cavaliers look to part ways. Plus, Oddball introduces a new segment, IF THIS WASN'T THE NBA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" is the PTFO Movie of the Year™ but how does all this comic-book content feel so new, when constraint is supposed to be the mother of creativity? Also: Will Marvel explain away Jonathan Majors? Can you actually draft an all-white Pro Bowl roster, with so much "reverse racism" against cornerbacks? And how can we all be a little nicer next year? Further content: "I'm sick of average white guys commenting on football...." (@R_Mendenhall) The Spider-Man Problem (Planet Money) Marvel, Disney drop actor Jonathan Majors after he's convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend (AP) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4hiz7wbx6ws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast -Best Sports Business Podcast - You can vote for us here: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘serious’ as in a very serious offer not just an offer as in not just a regular offer or a bad offer. It’s a VERY SERIOUS offer that the Mets are readying for Yoshinobu Yamamoto. What does that even mean? (12:20) Are the Wizards and Capitals moving to Virginia or not? The Governor is on board. A State Senator is fully off board. Which matters? (22:54) Review: The Big Chill (28:20) The Super League is back! Who wants in!? Apparently nobody! (38:05) What’s happening with MLS? (43:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s “Underdogs,” Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are making a list and checking it twice…it’s the top 10 Underdog stories of 2023! From the Miami Heat to Tommy DeVito, who cracked their top 10? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ja Morant reminded everyone last night how awesome basketball is when you get to watch him PLAY basketball and his incredible buzzer beater win against the Pelicans. But don't sleep on Steph Curry and his ability to say "night night" to the Celtics and all the hater talk that the Warriors' dynasty is on the ropes. Plus, WORD COUNT WEDNESDAY settles on who is the main "Tyrese" of the league, why the Oklahoma City Thunder are FOR REAL with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Charlotte has some words for Emily Ratajkowski being denied her courtside Knicks tickets... PLEASE LET CHARLOTTE INTO MSG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VOTE FOR NOTHING PERSONAL IN BEST BASEBALL AND BEST SPORTS BUSINESS PODCAST: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ Today’s word of the day is ‘nightmare’ as in bad news as in the worst possible situation as in the New York Jets are back again. Zach Wilson’s mom went public and said Zach hid his concussion symptoms during the Jets loss to the Dolphins. Oh boy. The Jets had said it was dehydration. (14:35) Aaron Rodgers was back on Pat McAfee’s show and guess what he did… said he wasn’t going to play today! Hurray! Who could have seen that one coming? (25:55) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Tommy DeVito and what happened with his appearance at a New Jersey pizzeria. (33:16) We’ve been nominated for Sports Podcast Awards: Best Baseball Podcast and Best Sports Business Podcast! VOTE VOTE VOTE! (36:19) NPPOD. (39:21) Review: The Persian Version. (42:29) Let’s talk about ticket prices. The Detroit Lions are winning games. The Detroit Lions are now increasing ticket prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the last episode of the year and Billy is in a tricky spot with a gift he bought. Eddie Jackson joins the guys to preview the finale of Christmas Cookie Challenge airing December 21st on The Food Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan’s Top 10 Movies of 2023 (5:36). Leave the World Behind (20:55). Actor John Ortiz joins Adnan to discuss his new film American Fiction. He tells a great Carlito's Way/Al Pacino story. The Iron Claw (15:35). Who is the most famous number in Adnan’s phone? Ferrari (23:38). RIP Andre Braugher. The Boys in the Boat (18:28). The Zone of Interest (25:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a 25-game suspension, Ja Morant is returning to the struggling Memphis Grizzlies while on the opposite side of suspension, Draymond Green will be out for at least the next three weeks for counseling. Steph Curry makes and breaks 3-point history as the Spurs finally put an end to their losing streak while the Pistons' skid continues on the road... so many headlines around the NBA! Plus, Andrew Wiggins, Monty Williams, Kevin Durant, and Aaron Gordon all have answers but the real question is... WHO'S LYING? It's Amin and Charlotte's favorite game...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘paywall’ as in pay per view as in Netflix as in Amazon as in Max as in everything you want to see is going to be behind a paywall. Remember the cable bundle? Welcome back! Let’s talk about the RSNs and what’s happening with MLB. (16:00) What was the conclusion of the Nationals and Orioles settlement? Hundreds of millions of dollars! Now that that’s wrapped up what will happen to each club? (27:25) Review: Little Richard - I Am Everything. (30:55) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Miles Bridges not being let into Canada for an NBA game. Will he get paid? What happens when this happens with your player? (37:40) NPPOD. (43:15) NFL Brazil! Are the Miami Dolphins heading down to South… America? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may remember Smush Parker from his very public, lopsided beef with the late Kobe Bryant, but there is so much more to the arc of Smush's life story — from being a toddler raised inside "The Cage," in New York City, to bringing up the ball right before "The Malice at the Palace" began. And now, it turns out, Smush Parker is committed to another shocking quest: become the fourth former NBA player, ever, to become an NBA referee. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZWFEMq7prXc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a real businessman on the today's episode, as David Samson, host of Nothing Personal with David Samson, joins the show to teach us about sports business from the front office's perspective!  This might be the smartest Cooligans episode of all time! We're honored to be joined by former Miami Marlins team president and fellow member of the Meadowlark family, David Samson, to learn about the business of soccer. Christian and Alexis ask questions about the MLS-Apple TV deal, the Glazer family's battle with Manchester United supporters, Todd Boehly's shortcomings at Chelsea, and much more. You're guaranteed to walk away from this episode more informed than you were before. Let us know what you think in the comments! Make sure to check out David's podcast, Nothing Personal with David Samson, for more sports business coverage! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Billy and Mikey A. react to Week 15. The guys play a game of If The Season Ended today and tell you who would move on in the current playoff matchups. Austin Ekeler joins the show to discuss the Chargers letting go of HC Brandon Staley and GM Tom Telesco. Stugotz has his Top 5 QBs who didn't start the season as their team's starter. Billy has his weekly BBBBBB picks headed into MNF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘activate’ as in you are scrambling to get your gifts as in Christmas is approaching as in New Years is approaching as in Aaron Rodgers has been medically cleared. Are the Jets going to play Rodgers? 13th straight seasons without playoffs. 8th straight losing season. Zach Wilson hurt again. Is it worth it? (12:00) The NFL hot seat is scorching right now. It’s that time of the year. Brandon Staley and the Chargers are done. That’s what happens when you get blown out by the Raiders on primetime. What about Ron Rivera and the Commanders? Is it time? (27:50) Review: The Family Plan. (33:00) Wine and dine time. It’s the pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. We’ve now got dinner party time! This time it’s the Mets. Then the next day it was the Yankees. Who will he sign with? (40:00) NPPOD. (44:20) Max Scherzer is done until at least June/July. Back surgery. The Mets are paying big money to the Rangers for this too.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Draymond Green is probably miserable and mad as hell right now and it's not because of what you're thinking. As players around the league express their concern for Draymond - yes, even Rudy Gobert - Amin and Charlotte look at the latest coverage and insight from ESPN's Ramona Shelbourne. Amin pays tribute to Hall of Famer George McGinnis, who passed away at age 73, and is one of the great pioneers of the game from the underappreciated ABA that made the NBA what it is today. After a dramatic and emotional week in the NBA, we could all use a little HYPE ME UP... especially the very tired new father, Luka Doncic. Plus, we're more than a quarter of the way into this season and some teams are living up to the hype, some are already disappointing, and a few have far exceeded expectations... Amin and Charlotte make their selections in BANK, BUST OR BOTH? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Draymond Green is probably miserable and mad as hell right now and it's not because of what you're thinking. As players around the league express their concern for Draymond - yes, even Rudy Gobert - Amin and Charlotte look at the latest coverage and insight from ESPN's Ramona Shelbourne. Amin pays tribute to Hall of Famer George McGinnis, who passed away at age 73, and is one of the great pioneers of the game from the underappreciated ABA that made the NBA what it is today. After a dramatic and emotional week in the NBA, we could all use a little HYPE ME UP... especially the very tired new father, Luka Doncic. Plus, we're more than a quarter of the way into this season and some teams are living up to the hype, some are already disappointing, and a few have far exceeded expectations... Amin and Charlotte make their selections in BANK, BUST OR BOTH? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘presser’ as in press conference as in introduction as in Shohei Ohtani as in the Los Angeles Dodgers as in media frenzy. What a day yesterday. What did Ohtani have to say about his surgery, his contract, and his future. (17:30) Not only did the Dodgers introduce Ohtani, but they traded for Tyler Glasnow. Financial bullying! (22:40) What is going on with the Tampa Bay Rays? A city council member wants the name changed to St. Pete and the team is refusing. Could it collapse the deal? (31:40) Review: Modern Romance. (36:10) What is happening with the Washington sports teams? Are the Wizards and Capitals moving down the road to Virginia? (43:20) NPPOD. (47:00) What is happening with Inter Miami’s new stadium? Remember it was supposed to be privately funded. Well, not anymore! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘presser’ as in press conference as in introduction as in Shohei Ohtani as in the Los Angeles Dodgers as in media frenzy. What a day yesterday. What did Ohtani have to say about his surgery, his contract, and his future. (17:30) Not only did the Dodgers introduce Ohtani, but they traded for Tyler Glasnow. Financial bullying! (22:40) What is going on with the Tampa Bay Rays? A city council member wants the name changed to St. Pete and the team is refusing. Could it collapse the deal? (31:40) Review: Modern Romance. (36:10) What is happening with the Washington sports teams? Are the Wizards and Capitals moving down the road to Virginia? (43:20) NPPOD. (47:00) What is happening with Inter Miami’s new stadium? Remember it was supposed to be privately funded. Well, not anymore! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the afterlife sounded like a pro wrestler? Does Vivek Ramaswamy have the nuts for a pay-per-view debate with Pablo? And how the hell do you get out of a gym membership? Plus: enormous dildos, dong tennis, cock-adjacent merch, Harry Houdini's quads, and several special ringside appearances. Further reading: NJ Bill Would Allow Consumers to Cancel Gym Memberships Online and Easily (Asbury Park Press) Using A.I. to Talk to the Dead (The New York Times) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-SwgmSvrpwU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the afterlife sounded like a pro wrestler? Does Vivek Ramaswamy have the nuts for a pay-per-view debate with Pablo? And how the hell do you get out of a gym membership? Plus: enormous dildos, dong tennis, cock-adjacent merch, Harry Houdini's quads, and several special ringside appearances. Further reading: NJ Bill Would Allow Consumers to Cancel Gym Memberships Online and Easily (Asbury Park Press) Using A.I. to Talk to the Dead (The New York Times) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-SwgmSvrpwU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone at Meadowlark Media is in the holiday spirit! The shipping container is gearing up for the first MLM White Elephant gift exchange. They also explore the idea of mall Santas, that crazy isle of knick knacks inside discount retail stores and if the Zodiac killer could stay on the run in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy and Stugotz react to a horrific TNF game between the Chargers and the Raiders. Peter King and Billy bond over their love for doing dishes. Quincy Williams thinks Robert Saleh's beard is painted on. Stu Ya Gotz. Chris Simms has never felt better about Tyreek Hill being the MVP. Golic and Stugotz were left to their own devices. Juju joins Carl, SherBear, Gordie and K-Funk to make their weekly picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OH MY GOD, DARLINGTON NAGBE AND AIDAN MORRIS ARE IN THE COOLIGANS STUDIO!  The Columbus Crew made a terrible mistake by allowing two of their star players, Darlington Nagbe and Aidan Morris, to join the show in-studio for a hilarious interview about their victory in MLS Cup Final! We get the players' perspectives about what it was like to play in the final, congratulate Darlington on his fourth MLS Cup and overall legendary career, and ask the guys about playing under Wilfried Nancy. You won't want to miss their reactions to Christian's trap remix of his postgame press conference! Plus, Christian and Alexis recap the final Champions League group stage matches and remember their friend, Kenny DeForest. Please honor Kenny DeForest's legacy by checking out his latest stand-up special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbORmRRvtJ8 Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mystery is afoot in the NBA: did Giannis get the official game ball from his career high and Bucks franchise record 64 points or is the real one in the hands of Pacers' rookie, Oscar Tshiebwe? The details of the real ball's whereabouts may be as uncertain as Draymond Green's return to the court after being suspended indefinitely. Meanwhile, Charlotte and Amin take a look at the other side of the Warriors future when it comes to Klay Thompson's rejected contract offer. Then, Oddball introduces a new game that pops... AGENDA REVEAL PARTY. Yes, the fear is real for Amin & Charlotte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘repeated history’ as in again and again and again as in not learning as in Draymond Green has been suspended indefinitely for what the NBA is calling repeated history. What does it all mean? Why indefinite? What are these requirements? (11:45) What happened with the Pacers and the Bucks? Arguing. Chasing down tunnel. Over a game ball? REALLY? (21:00) The Shohei Ohtani Clause. What is that? Things in his contract that most players will never get! (32:33) Review: Fletch. (37:20) NFL is going to Brazil! More international games. Less domestic games. How do you feel? (45:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a teenage prankster crashing the football transfer window, Kieran Morris juiced the Wikipedia page for an obscure player across the globe, and word spread from London to the MLS of a legend in the making: The Honduran Maradona. Ten years later, our correspondent finds out what really happened to Alexander Lopez. (Adapted from an episode of Sports Explains the World) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-QzVmd8TEjw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike take on three baseball emergencies -- Shohei Ohtani signing for $700 million, Juan Soto to the Yankees, and poor, poor Mike Trout being stuck in Anaheim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rafi Kohan teaches the guys the art of trash talking your opponents and to promote his new book Trash Talk available now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter are breaking down the current backup quarterback craze going on in the NFL! Are guys like Tommy DeVito and Jake Browning worth the hype? And who should you put your money on this week? Plus, what the Ohtani contract actually means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suspension? Certainly. But will anything change for Draymond Green going forward after being ejected last night for flailing and hitting the Phoenix Suns Jusuf Nurkic? Sorry, not sorry, for what Amin and Charlotte have to say about it. Plus, Draymond wasn't the only one ejected last night as Nikola Jokic received an unwelcome goodbye against the Bulls on Serbian Heritage Night in Chicago. What's the latest in Ja Morant's lawsuit and his claim of self-defense? And the Wizards are moving where now? Charlotte and Amin try to figure out the strange decision behind Ted Leonsis' plans to move the Wizards to Virginia. Don't forget, it's Wednesday, which means WORD COUNT. Should D'Angelo Russell stay with the Lakers? Where's the best fit for Pascal Siakam and which team at the bottom can hope to avoid the title of "worst team in the league"... let's get counting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘full court press’ as in pressure as in the clock is ticking as in defense as in aggressive as in Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the most coveted free agent on the market right now. The 25-year Japanese star has met with the Mets in Japan, and now the Yankees and Dodgers in California. (15:00) The San Francisco Giants signed Jung Hoo Lee to a 6-year, $113 million deal. They were in on Ohtani. They made an offer. Not enough. (20:00) Juan Soto met the media as a Yankee for the first time yesterday… via Zoom. What? The Yankees needed to do better. Soto kept deflecting to Scott Boras. Wonderful. (29:15) Review: The Adults. (34:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about international Winter Baseball. The Venezuelan League. The Dominican League. Stars are playing. MLB players are getting hurt. (41:07) NPPOD. Nikola Jokic ejected for saying something to the refs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Napoleon. Oscar nominated actress Patricia Clarkson joins Adnan. The Color Purple. Adnan discusses the way too early Critics Choice Awards nominations. The Boy and the Heron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ThomaHawk is back baby! This week, hosts Andrew Hawkins and Joe Thomas talk are joined by Juju Gotti & Phat Nattt. They discuss the Jacksonville Jaguars getting robbed for $22 Million dollars, Pat Mahomes being fed up, players selling fake Gucci bags, Browns Super Bowl hype and so much more.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers hoist the NBA Cup, Adam Silver plans a get together with Ja Morant, Joel Embiid misses Ben Simmons, the Spurs won't stop losing, and Zion won't stop... well, you know... sounds like NBA HEADLINES! Amin shares his experience from the In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas and look at what changes may be ahead for the tournament and a potential Vegas franchise team. Plus, it looks like Jordan Poole needs a visit with the NBA LIFE COACH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘creditor’ as in credit cards as in buy now, pay later as in the Los Angeles Dodgers are getting away with paying Shohei Ohtani just $2 million for 10 years and then $68 million per year after that! WHAT! Here is a full breakdown of everything, I mean everything, you need to know about these payments. (37:20) Review: Leave the World Behind. (39:45) The Los Angeles Lakers are hanging an in-season tournament banner. Yup, champagne showers and banners. (43:02) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hersh Goldberg-Polin was devoted to an Israeli football club fighting for peace. Supporters of its rival include far-right Israeli politicians like a national-security minister hellbent on war — and a racist mob. If you want help understanding the Israel-Hamas conflict, Hersh's abduction by terrorists is a window to the world. Correspondent Amos Barshad interviews his loved ones and finds a silver lining. (Read the companion article at The Lever) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R0IoouIfXNc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE COLUMBUS CREW ARE YOUR 2023 MLS CUP CHAMPIONS!!! Christian and Alexis are here to break down the final and recap an unforgettable season in MLS! The guys analyze what gave the Crew the edge over LAFC, react to Wilfried Nancy's inspiring post-match interview, and weigh in on the Darlington Nagbe-MLS GOAT debate. We also break down an incredible weekend of Premier League action and discuss the surprising teams sitting atop the Bundesliga and La Liga. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘wonderful people’ as in you, the fan, and the people that Ohtani met along the way. That’s what his agent said. Everyone is wonderful when you’re getting $700 MILLION! Let’s talk some more about the Shohei Ohtani deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (10:31) We have a referee problem. Trust level is just not there. Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid sounded off on refs after the Chiefs lose on Sunday night. Adam Schefter had a report about another crew blowing calls. (30:15) Review: Killers of the Flower Moon. (35:48) NPPOD. What did you think of the in-season tournament? Fan? Not a fan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucy is back from our National Championship, the Army Navy Game! Billy is back from a week off and has a new segment You Love To See It! Stugotz wants a playoff transfer portal and has his MVP of the season through this week and this week's Super Bowl matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Shohei Ohtani has signed a $700 MILLION deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers! Sorry, Anaheim! Sorry, Toronto! Sorry, San Francisco! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's get #TheChipOnTheStrip going for ODDBALL and the NBA, yeah? Amin is in Vegas for the In-Season Tournament and witnessed Tyrese Haliburton's superstardom take over the Bucks in an unforgettable game and LeBron continuing to make history for the Lakers. The marquee matchup is set for The Strip on Saturday with the Pacers taking on LeBron and the Lakers - who is gonna lift the first In-Season Tournament Championship Trophy? Not everyone is in Vegas this weekend and as hyped as Amin and the Pacers and Lakers so for those of you that need a sure thing like the Detroit Pistons, perhaps you bet on some HYPE ME UP to get you pumped! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘communication’ as in speaking as in speeches as in motivation as in locker room addresses as in Sean McDermott could use some help with his. He had to apologize for citing the 9/11 terrorists in a 2019 team address. WHAT!? (8:05) Brian Cashman got his guy. Juan Soto. The Yankee DNA is back. George Steinbrenner has risen! (17:05) Are the Baltimore Orioles about to sell? Could it be!? All these teams are for sale! (29:12) Review: Wind/Float. (37:00) Why did Jerry Reinsdorf meet with the Mayor of Nashville? Are the White Sox moving!? (42:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are we allowing the most flagrant liar in American politics to shamelessly Cameo-wash himself with direct-to-consumer content? Is it so unreasonable that Shohei Ohtani isn't handling his free agency like the American sports media wants him to? And about that sports media: Are the olds — and words — about to get left behind? (Plus: farts in a jar and the ballad of the teacup Maltese.) PTFO-approved reading: Shohei Ohtani's Secretive Free Agency Is a Missed Opportunity for Him and MLB (Buster Olney) How Gen Z Is Killing Sports Media as We Know It (Alex Reimer) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/puOmElQS7R8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shipping container explores the idea of "ugly sexy" as they discover actors who fit this weird category. They also discuss the generational war taking place on social media between Millennials and Gen-Z, what movies and shows influenced them growing up and what to get Lucy's dad for Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00) Golic is really upset about how FSU got left out of the College Football playoff and has a big problem with Zach Wilson not wanting to return to the starting lineup for the Jets. (23:27) Emmitt Smith joins the show to talk about the Cowboys Super Bowl chances as well as his willingness to take the head coaching job at Florida if he was offered it. (37:36) StuYaGotz. (41:16) Austin Ekeler joins Stu, Mikey A and Tony to discuss playing in a 6-0 game against the Patriots and how they handle locker room leaks. (1:02:10) A guest picker who went 5-1 returns to try and improve his already stellar record along with try to solicit Carl Douglas to help him with a small claims case. (1:17:25) Chris Simms has a problem with the CFP and it has nothing to do with FSU. Jalen Hurts doesn't belong being benched but neither does he belong in the MVP race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columbus Crew midfielder, Julian Gressel, stops by the show ahead of his team playing in the 2023 MLS Cup Final against LAFC!  The MLS Cup Final is here babayyy! We're honored to be joined by the homie, Julian Gressel, from MLS Media Day in Columbus to hear about his team's preparation for the final. The guys ask Julian about Columbus' miraculous comeback against Cincinnati FC in the ECF, his veteran role on the Crew after being traded this season, and his experience playing for the USMNT. Christian and Alexis also preview MLS Cup Final even more, react to Aston Villa's dominant victory over Manchester City, and do another edition of Tight 5. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luka Doncic had a triple-double (by the first half!) in the Mavericks' 50 point win against the Utah Jazz while Nikola Jokic recorded his 128th triple-double against the Clippers... and yet the Nuggets' loss. Are we taking the ease of which players get triple-doubles these days for granted? Looking at tonight's In-Season Tournament semifinals and there's already drama around the Lakers being barred from wearing their black jerseys because it'll clash with the special In-Season court design... like, what? Plus, Charlotte shares her experience hosting the DraftKings x Surgeon x Reebok event honoring the great Allen Iverson. Then, Rasheed Wallace says he'd take championships over big money, Dwyane Wade says guarding Ray Allen and Richard Hamilton was the hardest in his career, and Dirk Nowitzki says he really doubted Luka Doncic when he first got to the NBA... sounds like a game of WHO'S LYING? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The comic, actor, and Daily Show correspondent/president shovels out content with the best of 'em. But he also believes in bombing onstage to learn the optimum level of failure. He believes in using anger to win over an audience — or to find a new favorite team, or to find love. Ronny Chieng believes. Also: watching thousands of hours of Patriots documentaries, torrenting "Around the Horn," dialing up NBA Live, getting Covid based on your fandom... and the best foul-mouthed Bill Belichick impersonation you've ever heard. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fX5AnWhP65s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz and Mikey A are joined by WFAN and Jets fan legend Joe Benigno to talk about the crazy week and his relationship with Robert Saleh. Joe reminisces on decades of being a suffering Jets fan and what he hopes for the future. Plus, they play a little game of "Bro or No". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘damn yankees’ as in the New York Yankees have done it again. This time they trade a bunch of prospects to the Padres for Juan Soto. What went wrong for the Padres? What went right for the Yankees? (18:20) Eduardo Rodriguez has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Loved Detroit. Didn’t want the Dodgers. But he’ll take $80M from Arizona! (22:00) Shohei Ohtani update! What happens if the Blue Jays miss out on Soto and Ohtani!? Then what!? (31:20) Review: Fearless. (35:10) The Jacksonville Jaguars were robbed. By an employee. For $22 million! (44:10) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maestro. Sebastian Maniscalco and Omar J. Dorsey join Adnan to discuss their new show, Bookie. Rustin. Chris Cote’s Nashville scouting report was spot on. Adnan’s adventure with a listener in Nashville. Maitresse. Adnan checks out the Johnny Cash museum. Would Adnan rather get an Emmy nomination or have the Eagles win a Super Bowl? Adnan’s worst impression ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the season finale of Montgomery & Co. We are thankful and truly blessed that you've continued to listen to the podcast and also watching us on YouTube. This week's theme is faith, and joining the show is someone who embodies that. It's the founder of Religion of Sports, Gotham Chopra. Plus, we close out the season with MoCo Newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s “Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter are joined by "Oddball" co-host Charlotte Wilder. They break down the ultimate underdog event: the NBA in-season tournament! Why it's working, who's poised to win, and why the Pacers, Pelicans, Bucks and Lakers are so invested in taking home the title. Plus, Charlotte sticks around to pick this week’s NFL Underdogs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The In-Season Tournament Semifinals are set for tomorrow night and you can bet on them to be as exciting as the quarterfinals... but first, what was with that non-timeout call and how ticked off should Frank Vogel and the Suns be about those finals seconds of the game against the Lakers? Amin and Charlotte have the In-Season Tournament fever and feeling the heat! Awaiting the Pacers-Bucks, Pelicans-Lakers (and Amin!) in Vegas will also be a whole host of NBA scouts now allowed to watch high school prospects compete in the Nike EYBL Scholastic Showcase Games. And it wouldn't be Wednesday without a little WORD COUNT... are the Bucks finding their rhythm, will the Clippers ever this season and what NBA player would make for the best reality show? Get them dukes up... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘crickets’ as in where is the news as in the MLB Lottery as in MLB Winter Meetings as in no big trades as in no big signings. Wake up MLB! Wake up agents! The media is hungry! (11:30) What’s happening at the winter meetings? Anything? Anything!? ANYTHING!? (16:19) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? (26:23) Review: Love Has Won. (32:40) The Oakland* Athletics plan! Will they get free agents? Will they have a stadium? (39:55) NPPOD. (41:20) Florida lawmakers are ready to sue the NCAA over the CFP results. Perfect! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sorry, Boston and Sacramento... the Pacers and Pelicans are going to Vegas! Tyrese Haliburton finally gets the national attention he deserves and records his first triple-double; LeBron does a 360 layup and gets and earful from Ime Udoka; Luka becomes a father and leads the Mavericks on a 30-0 run (and still lose!) plus, more NBA headlines! Amin and Charlotte also look at tonight's In-Season Tournament quarterfinals between the Knicks and Bucks and Lakers and Suns... who will be joining the Pacers and Pelicans in Las Vegas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fierce debate — about no less than the meaning of intelligence itself — has broken out in the world of football scouting, as star quarterback C.J. Stroud puts together one of the best rookie QB seasons ever... after bombing the new Wonderlic test. But can this S2 Cognition exam actually predict how your brain impacts athletic performance? Pablo puts himself to the ultimate test of mental agility, with a little help from Alex Smith — and with a LOT of expletives. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/inuwR73XKw0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘apprehensive’ as in the Jets as in Zach Wilson as in Robert Saleh as in Aaron Rodgers as in how could it get worse? Well with the Jets it can always get worse. (12:45) Shohei Ohtani has reportedly met with the Toronto Blue Jays!? (18:30) Mookie Betts is now a 2nd baseman. Every day. Gold Glove in right field and now the infielder for the Dodgers. (29:20) Review: May December. (34:24) Jim Leyland is in the Baseball Hall of Fame! (38:40) NPPOD. (43:35) James Harden finally opened up with his divorce from Daryl Morey and the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can't allow referees to continue making massive mistakes that determine the outcome of Premier League matches!  A new week, a new EPL officiating controversy, this time in the biggest game of the weekend! Manchester City and Tottenham played to a thrilling 3-3 draw on Sunday afternoon, but of course, the referees will claim the spotlight after Simon Hooper's colossal blunder cost the reigning champions three points. Christian and Alexis discuss the error and ask what the Premier League can do to prevent these from happening in the future. The guys also break down the MLS Playoffs semi-finals and predict who will ultimately hoist the MLS Cup. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy took a vacation that nobody knew about so Chris Cote joins the show. Do the Packers have another quarterback for the next 15 years that the Jets will eventually sign to run their team? Lucy is back from the SEC Championship game and she shares her existential crisis for how heartbroken she is for FSU for being left out of the playoff, but completely understands the decision. Fuentes gives his top 5 list and Mikey A fills in on the BBBBB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘musical chairs’ as in someone is in when the music stops but someone is also out. Let’s look at the College Football Playoff. Florida State did everything it needed to to get in… and they were left out. Alabama the brand name gets the final spot. Why? Because it’s a TV product! (15:45) We have the MLB Winter Meetings! Trades are happening! Mariners trade! Are we now on Ohtani Watch? $600M bidding war!? (29:20) Soto stalemate? Do the Yankees not want to up the trade? Are the Padres asking for too much? (35:45) Review: The Holdovers. (38:25) Eagles and Niners was a thrashing. The Niners took out some revenge on the Eagles. But the bigger story was a scuffle on the sidelines! (45:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin & Charlotte have a lot to say after going to the Miami Heat's exciting "Star Wars Night" win over the Indiana Pacers and why Tyrese Haliburton is playing must-see basketball and how the future already looks bright for Jaime Jaquez Jr. Now, if one thing is for sure, it's that Oddball doesn't lie but that ain't the truth for a lot of people in the NBA which means it's time for Charlotte's favorite game... WHO'S LYING? And if that's not enough for you, then get ready for some HYPE ME UP!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Billy and Mike A. check back in with Dan "Nitro" Clark to see how his fantasy football team is doing and to offer help from Mike Wright of The Fantasy Footballers podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘risk’ as in calculated risk as in risk management as in the Milwaukee Brewers did something that has not worked out for many teams. They gave a top prospect a top end deal and they’re hoping it works out! (13:40) The New York Yankees decided to release a stament about the death of Henry Kissinger. Huh? (23:50) Review: Rustin. (28:10) NFL Flex is here for Monday Night Football. Goodbye Patriots/Chiefs and hello, Eagles/Seahawks. (34:30) NPPOD. (36:00) MLB Winter Meetings start on Sunday. How do you prepare for them? Why do they still take place? (43:00) What is happening with the PGA? Wasn’t there supposed to be a deal with LIV? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00) The guys recap a good TNF game between the Seahawks and the Cowboys. (8:43) Jevon Holland won America 98 inch TVs after his Hail Mary return. (20:45) The final BCS rankings of the year are revealed to Golic. Who made the playoffs? (38:54) Raheem Mostert reacts to the Dolphins loss of Jaelan Philips, the best strategy for picking up his kids from school and to invite Stugotz out for some drinks. (56:55) Stu Ya Gotz. (1:00:16) Chris Simms isn't happy about his family's Thanksgiving Day game. (1:18:40) Austin Ekeler wants to play BINGO with you. (1:30:41) Gordie takes us on a tour of his mom's house as they guys make their weekly picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica, Fuentes, Billy and Tony discuss how COVID made the last few years fly by and remember a former South Miami staple. Amin then joins the show to discuss trips of All-Stars game past, why the Super Bowl people do it right and how Amin is convinced he can live in solitary confinement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's trivia time babayyyyyy!!! Christian and Alexis square off against Dax McCarty, Dan Gargan, and Alan Gordon of the Major League Journeymen podcast for a fun and hilarious round of soccer trivia. Topics can vary wildly, from Quincy Amarikwa's career path to Andrew Dice Clay opening at Madison Square Garden, but you're guaranteed to have a good time while watching! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Cuban might be selling the Mavericks but Jason Kidd isn't buying ESPN's Tim MacMahon's line of questions. Amin and Charlotte react to Jason Kidd's expletive filled press conference and LeBron James' tweet to the rescue! Then, Oddball continues the conversation about the NBA's tech and streaming wins and woes with House of Strauss' Ethan Strauss. What does Adam Silver have planned for the future of the NBA and how will the next generation of NBA fans consume the game? Plus, it may be chilly in Miami right now but there's three teams on real cold streaks going into tonight's games - will the Bulls, Spurs, or Pistons break their losing streaks tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MERCH SALE: davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop Today’s word of the day is ‘rental’ as in one year as in short term as in Juan Soto as in the San Diego Padres as in the New York Yankees. The rumors now are the Yankees want Soto, but the Padres are asking for a lot. Is it worth it? Should the Yankees go all in for Soto? (15:33) MLB Winter Meetings are about to start on Sunday. What should we expect? Is this when Soto gets traded? Is this when Shohei Ohtani signs? (21:05) Is Aaron Rodgers going to return? Should he return? Do fans want him to return? (30:50) Review: Inception. (36:25) Let’s give a Mark Cuban update. He is not running for president. (41:00) NPPOD. (44:40) Andre Dawson wants to change his Baseball Hall of Fame team. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-Hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are breaking down this week's College Football Conference Championship games. Over in the NFL, The Philadelphia Eagles are an Underdog? The guys give their week 13 NFL Picks. Then later, Peter explains how you could make some money off an unlikely sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Amin & Charlotte took in "the Culture" last night at the Kaseya Center to watch the Bucks beat the Heat to clinch a spot in the quarter finals of the In-Season Tournament, news broke about Mark Cuban selling his majority stake of the Dallas Mavericks. What's next for Cuban and the Mavericks? Then, it's Wednesday, so you can count on Oddball to run up the score like the In-Season games with WORD COUNT! What will keep Tyrese Haliburton from winning MVP and who has a bleaker looking future at the moment: the struggling Bulls, the Pistons and their 14 game losing-streak or LaMelo Ball and his injury history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holiday sale still going on: davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop Today’s word of the day is ‘shark tank’ as in let’s make a deal as in business as in Mark Cuban as in the Dallas Mavericks. What is happening here!? Could Mark Cuban really be selling the team? I never saw this coming! (15:11) What the heck is going on with Chicago Blackhawks? The team released a player. Rumors are lighting the internet on fire. A young superstar that now has to deal with it all. (30:20) Review: Lessons In Chemistry. (34:45) What is going on with the WWE and the UFC merger? A lawsuit! (43:00) NPPOD. (46:50) We have a David Tepper update. He is a patient man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15th anniversary of The Dark Knight. The one reason for all of Adnan’s success. American Fiction. Lisa Cortes joins Adnan to discuss her documentary, “Little Richard: I Am Everything”. Silent Night. Are movies without dialogue watchable? The Persian Version. Adnan’s odd late-night talk show routine. Should Cinephile talk to Paul Giamatti’s brother? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the ThomaHawk! This week, host Joe Thomas is stuck in Mexico, Hawk is still chomping down thanksgiving leftovers, Phat Nattt recovers from an 8 hour drive from San Francisco and Juju Gotti is stuffed off Publix rotisserie chicken. In this post-thanksgiving ThomaHawk special, the squad discuss the firing of Frank Reich and the goofy Panthers, Tom Brady's comments on the state of the NFL and Alex Smith's response, Marvin Harrison Jr.'s fork in the road, saving Manning, Deion's first year, the state of the Browns and sooooooo much more.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait, is LeBron James on a retirement tour and only the Cleveland Cavaliers are aware?! Draymond Green doubles down on choking Rudy Gobert, Devin Booker leaves Madison Square Garden in shock, and Wemby's hands are how big? Looks like we've got some NBA Headlines to get through... Plus, Amin has some words for Gregg Popovich's PA announcement to Spurs fans regarding booing Kawhi Leonard and looks at the final stretch of the In-Season Tournament. Then, House of Strauss' Ethan Strauss joins Oddball to discuss the NBA's Hawk-eye debacle and why the NBA is not the tech company Adam Silver wants it to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MERCH SALE: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘Carolina reaper’ as in the pepper as in the grim reaper as in hot seat as in David Tepper as in the Carolina Panthers have fired Frank Reich. 11 games into his first season. Tepper is onto coach number 6 (interims included) in 7 years. (17:38) Sports Illustrated using AI to write stories!? Say it ain’t so! (34:07) Review: Oppenheimer. (40:07) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals and the latest additions to the team. (45:12) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs down to the final four teams, we had to invite comedy writer and co-host of the Happy Foot Sad Foot podcast, Travis Helwig, in-studio to talk LAFC and so much more!  The MLS Playoffs quarter-finals round was as thrilling as it was controversial! Travis joins Christian and Alexis to break down the four QF matchups and discuss the insane referee decisions that impacted each game. The guys also take a deep dive into LAFC and Denis Bouanga's dominance to get Travis' thoughts on a potential MLS Cup repeat. You won't want to miss this hilarious, joke-packed episode! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy took a cold shower and is on one. Lucy is back from The Game and breaks down an exciting weekend in college football. We play a new game of Lucy or Goosey, Top 5 People/Teams Who Owe An Apology, Top 5 Coach of the Year candidates and BBBBBB! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CYBER MONDAY SALE BUY SOMETHING FOR THE FAM: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘operation scapegoat’ as in someone needs to be fired as in the owner says to the GM who says to the coach fire someone, anyone. The Commanders fired its defensive coordinator after Thanksgiving. Who is next? Panthers? Patriots? Chargers? (15:40) College football is out of control. Buyouts. Transfer portal. NIL. Conference expansion. You name it. (26:55) Review: Better Call Saul. (32:40) The Arizona Diamondbacks have a deal! The season pass! It’s not Six Flags, but it’s close! (41:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo investigates a story including, but not limited to, a Duke basketball champion, a World War II treasure hunt, an alleged con man, Bob Marley, Dan Snyder, and an attempt to make history by purchasing the Washington Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politicians don't want transgender people dominating girls' sports. But Ember Zelch just wanted to play softball, and nobody else seemed to mind. She was, after all, the ONLY trans girl officially even PLAYING girls' varsity sports in her ENTIRE state. Pablo travels to Ohio to learn why Ember fought for her right to love sports anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLACK FRIDAY SALE: davidsamsonpodcast.com Welcome to the Black Friday show! Let’s start off with a story about my Thanksgiving day. It was a day for sure. (7:20) Josh Harris has to have seen enough of the current Commanders. Blown out on Thanksgiving. National game. Division game. Losing 45-10 to the Dallas Cowboys. Ron Rivera’s seat is so hot right now he could have cooked the turkey. (15:20) Jim Irsay has some things to say. He had a bizarre interview on Real Sports. Then he decided to go on a social media rage and threaten to sue ‘First Take’. (24:26) Gregg Popovich had a moment in a game I’ve never seen before.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays are right around the corner and the shipping container discusses the best strategies for tackling Black Friday sales. They also discuss how much is too much to spend on parents and significant others and Chris Cote and Mike Fuentes share dueling top 5s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving from the GBF crew! Chris Simms assures us that he doesn't tackle kids at his family's Thanksgiving Day game. Mike Golic is impressed by Billy's solution to the CFP committee's playoff conundrum. Austin Ekeler shares his thoughts on his team's loss and Stugotz puts him in an uncomfortable spot. Juju Gotti is back and joins the guys to make picks this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're only a month into the NBA season and Oddball already has so much to be thankful for! Amin and Charlotte have their lists of things this NBA season ready to go and take a look at the latest updates from the Knicks $10 million lawsuit against the Raptors, why Knicks owner James Dolan announced he's stepping down and the In-Season Tournament action from last night. Plus, who will likely win the group between the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat on Friday? Uh oh... Aunt Char and Gramps Amin pull up to the Thanksgiving table with a lot of questions about what the hell is going on in the NBA these days... thankfully, Oddball has some answers to help guide them (and you) through these kinds of discussions this holiday week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLACK FRIDAY SALE: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘mediocrity’ as in eh as in average as in subpar as in the NFL and Tom Brady. What does this mean? Tom Brady has a problem with the league. With the coaches. With the players. With the rules. THE RULES HE HAD A PART IN CREATING! (12:55) Mike Tomlin said the firing of Matt Canada was his call alone. First in-season head coach or coordinator change in over 80 years. (23:00) Review: Four Weddings and a Funeral. (26:15) James Dolan is tired of the NBA. He’s tired of Adam Silver. Why? (33:00) NPPOD. (41:25) Mike Shildt has been hired to manage the Padres. Will it work? (45:30) Brad Ausmus has replaced Carlos Mendoza as the new Yankees bench coach. Uh oh, Boone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many movies does Adnan watch per week? Poor Things. If you want to be Adnan’s intern, one word: passwords! May December. How do critics write notes in dark movie theaters? Anatomy of a Fall. Adnan talks to author Scott Eyman about his new book, “Charlie Chaplin Vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided”. Albert Brooks: Defending My Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Thanksgiving week and “Underdogs” co-hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are here to help you sound like the smartest sports fan at your holiday table. The guys have done the research for you on a three-leg Thanksgiving Day NFL parlay that could help you win big. Plus, they’re giving some insight on other ways to cash in on Turkey Day. Then, they draft their best underrated side dishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Harden FINALLY wins with the Clippers, Russell Westbrook and LeBron James embarrass Dillon Brooks, and Giannis' inappropriately calls out the Bucks so-called 'slow' start... sounds like some NBA headlines! If that's not enough for you, Amin & Charlotte 'kick it up a notch'... has Draymond Green cost the Warriors more championships than he's won? Will this be Julius Randle's last season with the Knicks? Ooh, Oddball is getting hot, or hotter, or BOLD OR SPICY! But hey, not everyone is feeling so hot right now... in fact, some in the NBA need a little guidance or rather a visit with the NBA LIFE COACH.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FTX founder was a "martian" to the sports world. Why did he spend so much on arena naming rights and superstar endorsements? And how the hell did SBF become friends with TB12? Authors Michael Lewis (Going Infinite) and Zeke Faux (Number Go Up) witnessed the rise and fall of a crypto king. Now we can do the postmortem: “Moneyball, on steroids, gone wrong.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLACK FRIDAY SALE HAS STARTED: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘saikou’ as in the best as in Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been posted to MLB. What does that mean? Who is he? Why does every team want him? Every rumor is this team is in on him. That team wants him. Who doesn’t want him!? (12:50) When Max Scherzer speaks, we listen… because it’s going to be HORSE HOCKEY! And he did it again. This time it’s the pitch clock. (24:45) Zach Wilson has been benched. It finally happened. Is Saleh going to get benched next? (29:35) Review: Albert Brooks - Defending My Life. (32:55) NPPOD. (35:10) The Knicks are suing the Raptors for $10 million. No big deal, right? Well, they called out Adam Silver and said he wouldn’t be able to do his job correctly in hearing this case. Interesting. Jimmy Dolan Special! (41:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Brandon Woodruff being non-tendered. He’s hurt. Teams want him. Why not the Brewers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're hyped to be joined by Joe Lowery of Total Soccer Show to get his latest reporting surrounding Emma Hayes being named manager of the USWNT and the MLS Playoffs!  The news-breaker is here, folks! Total Soccer Show's Joe Lowery, who was first to announce Emma Hayes' appointment as USWNT manager, jumps on the show to share his most recent reporting about the hiring. Joe, Christian, and Alexis also analyze Hayes' tactical fit and predict what kind of changes we might see in the team. The guys also break down the USMNT's matchup against Trinidad and Tobago and react to Everton officially being docked 10 points by the Premier League. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys get ready for the rare Super Bowl rematch that this also a preview. Lucy's back from Seattle and Clemson! Stugotz shares his Top 5 things that he knows. Billy's has a fresh set of BBBBBB picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike talk about Shohei Ohtani and ways they would move players around and Mike offers the four things we have to get rid of to move forward as a society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait, has Amin turned a corner on his feelings towards the Miami Heat's Duncan Robinson?! Amin went to the Kaseya Center for the Nets-Heat game last night and shares with Charlotte his array of emotions and reactions to watching the Heat's seventh win in a row. Charlotte then tests Amin's ability to guess the seven Warriors players that scored in double digits last night in their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder with Steph Curry out with an injury and Draymond Green facing the first of his five-game suspension. While Amin may be hyped on Duncan Robinson now, some others in the league may need more of a pick me up... you know what that means... HYPE ME UP! Plus, Amin & Charlotte continue their conversation with Roland Lazenby, author of the new book, "MAGIC: The Life of Earvin 'Magic' Johnson", to discuss Magic's powerful connection to his ancestry and how Magic's success folds into the history and future of Black America and race relations across the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Bill Belichick now the grandfather you need to take the car keys away from? Is OnlyFans just selling loneliness? Is OnlyDans a thing? And how close did Dan get to death's door on ketamine? Also: a rooting baby, the jist, and premature dismounts.  PTFO-approved reading: Inside an OnlyFans empire: Sex, influence and the new American Dream Bill Belichick Is About to Get Fired, and Nobody Cares What If Psychedelics’ Hallucinations Are Just a Side Effect? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xpwLxtAbVnU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IF YOU WANNA TALK TO SAMSON: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘relocation frenzy’ as in relocation as in MLB as in Oakland as in Las Vegas as in John Fisher as in Rob Manfred. The vote happened. It was approved. What happens to the Athletics now? (31:45) Review: She Came to Me (34:23) MLB Awards Recap. (40:40) Jim Harbaugh has accepted his 3-game ban. Why? Why did Michigan give up its legal battle vs the Big Ten? (43:35) Formula 1 in Vegas has been a disaster.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris The Bear Fallica to discusses Thursday Night Football, the University of Miami and college football after Stugotz might have accidentally booked him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00) Juju Gotti joins Stugotz, Mikey and Billy to recap TNF's multiple injuries and the Stugotz of sideline reporters. (8:38) Will Anderson believe his QB should be Rookie of the Year and MVP. (19:53) Chris Simms isn't out on Josh Allen and has interesting interception stats in regards to the top QBs in the NFL. (39:22) Stu Ya Gotz. (44:16) In an unexpected twist Austin Ekeler has a pitch for the guys. (1:02:32) Tony Boselli and Mike Golic share their thoughts on Mikey A. not using his sideline pass. (1:23:53) Gordie is 4 days sober and has his Uber driver make some picks with him. (1:33:49) Juju has the lock of the week and may have a new role on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Juju Gotti join Mystery Crate to share their NFL Germany experience, Fuentes pitches a new podcast idea, Amin shares his experience being the parent of an athlete and Chris tries to explain how he has gotten over Hibachi as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's official folks, the best manager in women's soccer is now in charge of the biggest job in women's soccer. Welcome, Emma Hayes, to the USWNT!  After the USWNT's disastrous performance in the Women's World Cup, we knew US Soccer would have to make a big splash with its next hire. Safe to say they have! Christian and Alexis discuss Emma Hayes leaving Chelsea to take the reigns of the USWNT and debate how it will affect America's young squad of players. We also preview the USMNT's match against Trinidad and Tobago, touch the financial investigations at Chelsea and Everton, and roll out a new edition of Tight 5. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Draymond Green faces a five game suspension for choking Rudy Gobert - will that have any impact on "Draymond being Draymond" in the future? Should Draymond be happy it wasn't more or upset that he's missing any games at all while others involved only received a fine? Amin and Charlotte then look at the invasion of privacy that TMZ has thrown at the Kelly Oubre Jr. incident - what can we expect to find out next about the story? Plus, Oddball is in session and ready to provide some much needed guidance for "Draymond Green" and "Anthony Davis" from NBA Life Coaches... Dr. Wilder and Dr. Elhassan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when restaurants become gas stations and farts disappear? You don't take food or fragrance for granted, especially around Thanksgiving. David Samson — host of Nothing Personal, gourmand, notorious lover of candy — didn't back down when Covid robbed him of his senses. He adapted, with phantom taste buds and a hedonistic calculus change to make his brain start tasting for him. He even took a Michelin-star vacation to Italy. And he put hot sauce on pretty much everything. So, of course, Pablo challenged him to the ultimate tasteless taste test, courtesy of Hot Ones. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f3udcjwHpHU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IF YOU WANNNNNNNNNA TALK TO SAMSON: davidsamsonpodcast.com Happy Birthday Day, we’re always thinking about you. Today’s word of the day is ‘230’ as in 230 million as in 230 Million guaranteed dollars as in Deshaun Watson as in the Cleveland Browns. Deshaun Watson is out for the year. He still gets paid. Do the Browns regret this deal yet? 12 games in 2 years. That’s it. (9:45) Draymond Green was suspended for 5 games for putting Rudy Gobert in a chokehold. Was that enough? (22:45) Review: LA Story. (29:00) Ron Washington was introduced as the Angels new manager. Did anyone ask him about Ohtani? He spoke about Trout and Rendon. The GM says they’ll be aggressive this offseason. (36:00) NPPOD. (38:30) What is happening with Kelly Oubre? He suffered an injury that he says was caused by a car accident. The police are saying they can’t find video of the incident. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the principal dancer of American Ballet Theatre and a legend who has broken glass ceilings in dance, Misty Copeland knows what it takes to reach the pinnacle of her profession. She joins Renee to talk about her life and career and the historic and inspirational trail that she leaves for little black girls trying to reach her star. Plus, Thanksgiving is next week. The crew gets together to let you know what the dos and don'ts are when it comes to the family get together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's "Underdogs" co-hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are kicking off the baseball offseason by breaking down some under-the-radar signings to keep an eye out for. Plus, they make their week 11 NFL Underdog picks to help make you some money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You just know Draymond Green could not WAIT to put Rudy Gobert in a chokehold... is Warriors-Wolves gonna be the most exciting matchup of the season now?! Amin and Charlotte look at all the punches thrown and trash talk spewed across the league in a hell of a night of In-Season Tournament games. Plus, Oddball calls out all the liars in the league with another round of WHO'S LYING? and what should the Bulls and Clippers do to try and save their seasons? How good of a rivalry will Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren really be? You can count on Amin and Charlotte to answer with WORD COUNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you wanna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘fan’ as in a big fan as in the Padres biggest fan as in yesterday the San Diego Padres announced that Peter Seilder had died at 63. The owner of the Padres was the team’s biggest fan and he tried and tried to win. (10:10) John Fisher, owner of the Athletics, had a little run in with Athletics fans in Arlington. Let’s see what he had to say! (26:00) Review: Escaping Twin Flames. (30:50) Giancarlo Stanton’s agent has responded to Brian Cashman. Uh oh. (40:25) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Buffalo Bills firing the OC after another loss. (47:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Marvels. Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe in trouble? Dream Scenario. Adnan calls it one of the weirdest films he’s seen in a long time. How much fun was burning CDs? Adnan talks to the writer of The Holdovers, David Hemingson. Fall cleaning in the Virk household. Adnan tries to donate books at the library. Is there anything better than a slice of cheese pizza? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huge breaking news out of the SEC West following Saturday’s games! Also, they went and fired Jimbo What’s next for A&M, Mississippi State, San Diego State, the previously-evacuated Northwestern and Michigan State gigs, and other assorted progrums Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! (This last one is about to be VERY important) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Clippers are 0-4 since James Harden joined and coach Ty Lue says it's because he's playing "too polite"... wait, what? Zion Williamson's frustrated, the Rockets have won six in a row, and Steph Curry is still breaking NBA records when most players his age in history are simply broken down... sounds like HEADLINES! Plus, bestselling author Roland Lazenby talks with Amin and Charlotte about his comprehensive and insightful new book, "Magic: The Life of Earvin 'Magic' Johnson", which reveals untold stories behind Magic's unstoppable drive and journey to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former co-host of Desus & Mero is also a former strip-club manager, crackhouse re-builder, domain-name seller, dead-rat picker-upper, and, by his own admission, a bit of a sad clown. Now, after the end of a beloved duo, "Hollywood Desus" wants to do every job in entertainment as a soloist. Plus: joints in the stairwell, porn in the library, NYC mayor Eric Adams in the club, robots in the kitty litter, how to use therapy as an operating system, and how to export the misery of being a Knicks fan. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YhydpKJHrkE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cooligans x Morning Footy collab continues with Charlie Davies of CBS Sports joining the show to discuss his incredible career and the biggest news in the world of soccer!   Every American soccer fan knows about Charlie Davies and his incredible punditry skills, but not as many will remember his time as a pro in MLS and abroad. Charlie joins Christian and Alexis to help remedy this by telling some unbelievable stories about his playing career, including his time with the USMNT. The guys also get Charlie's thoughts on the current crop of American soccer talent and hear about how he's inspiring some of the younger players to be themselves on and off the pitch.  Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you wannnnnnnnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘temporary injunction’ as in Jim Harbaugh as in Michigan as in the Big Ten as in college football. It has been a wild 72 hours in the college football world, but let’s start in Happy Valley. Michigan goes to play Penn State and Jim Harbaugh was not there. The Big Ten suspended him on Friday night! (12:10) Jimbo Fisher was fired by Texas A&M and the school owes him $76M! Just insane! $76M to not coach! What a life! (30:50) Review: The Killer. (35:32) NPPOD. (40:00) The Mavericks TV announcer went off on James Harden. Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo Fisher was fired by Texas A&M and will get paid $76 million to not coach. Would the guys ever work again if they had that deal? Exciting day in the NFL if you like FGs as 5 games ended on FGs and all the Jets and Raiders wanted to do was kick FGs. Did Mikey A. get his field pass in Vegas? Billy is back with his BBBBBB, has a list of the Top 5 People Doing Their Part in the Caleb Williams Sweepstakes. The Debut of Off The Gridiron, Top Wins, Top Loses and who will be the next QB in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES They may have been in Happy Valley, but to Michigan that’s just a trench, and the Wolverines will have you know there’s nothing cheerful about trench warfare The removal of a Herm Edwards restrictor plate, and its consequences Bama has gone and drunk their Bama juice Spencer definitely does not reveal his vote in the currently actually interesting Heisman race Brock Bowers: very much operational Unexpected froth and fireworks from Memphis! And so much more Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! (This last one is about to be VERY important) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Action Bronson raps, cooks, paints, hosts, and acts (for Martin Scorsese, at least). He also has philosophical explanations for why A) he never wears pants, B) his go-to move is the headbutt, and C) nothing is better than a VHS tape. But Action Bronson had still never heard of the Accidental Bronson tribute account. Until now. Plus: AOL screennames, robot vacuum murder, and saggy balls. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y8o52aFn1Wc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't need a fortune teller to predict this is gonna be a great episode of Oddball! NBA reporter, betting expert, and host of "CHICK n' Nuggets" podcast, Jena Garcia, returns to Oddball to look at the In-Season tournament games tonight and who looks like the favorites (and dark horse picks) to win it all. As for the rest of the drama and scenarios in the NBA? Charlotte takes her NBA worries to Psychic Sharon to find out what she sees unfolding this season. If you're not ready enough for this weekend of NBA action, it sounds like you need some HYPE ME UP! Amin & Charlotte are really bringing it in this week's edition that will have Jamal Murray feeling better about that hamstring strain and Bam Adebayo ready to smash through a brick wall to get every rebound in the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merch Merch Merch! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘teppermental’ as in David Tepper as in the Carolina Panthers as in Frank Reich as in Bryce Young as in Carolina, we have a problem. Tepper fires coaches everywhere. Fires soccer coaches. Fires NFL coaches. Is Frank Reich next? (11:00) MLB is going to have a payroll problem. We are already seeing it. Regional Sports Networks are causing financial issues for teams! We told you this would happen! (24:20) Review: Dumb Money. (33:30) Oakland Athletics update… again! (41:05) NPPOD. (43:20) What’s going on with Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin? A lawsuit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shipping Container discusses the value of a perfectly cooked eggs, how Billy has never eaten ramen, what would you want to do tomorrow if you lost your job and Tony delivers his tiers of NFL playoff teams that no one asked for with a special guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shipping Container discusses the value of a perfectly cooked eggs, how Billy has never eaten ramen, what would you want to do tomorrow if you lost your job and Tony delivers his tiers of NFL playoff teams that no one asked for with a special guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00) After months of notice Golic and Simms still haven't been able to get Mikey A. sideline passes for this weekend's Jets game in Las Vegas that they're both covering. Golic previews this weekend's other games and refuses to take his shirt off. (20:24) Paul Finebaum is not a fan of James Franklin and shares conspiracy theories from Alabama fans. Check out the full Finabaum interview on this week's episode of Stupodity. (27:42) Marcus Spears tells us how they stole signs from Ben Roethlisberger. (45:34) Stu Ya Gotz. (50:38) Austin Ekeler was left on read. (1:06:34) Chris Simms and Billy make an alliance for the week against Jets fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Finebaum shares his thoughts on the Michigan scandal, James Franklin, Alabama the CFP rankings and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NWSL Final is taking place this weekend in San Diego, so Christian and Alexis are here to help you prepare for the decisive contest between Gotham FC and OL Reign!  The 2023 NWSL Final has arrived and both Gotham FC and OL Reign are ready to take the biggest stage in women's soccer! Christian and Alexis break down the matchup ahead of Saturday's kickoff and debate who they want to win more. The guys discuss the legendary careers of Ali Krieger and Megan Rapinoe, while asking why both players can't take home the trophy? We also recap Manchester United's Champions League blunder in Copenhagen, touch on the past few days of MLS action, and react to Carli Lloyd's Twitter rampage, before finishing the episode with another edition of Tight 5. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It may be hot in the Oddball NYC studio but the Spurs weren't too hot last night in Wemby's debut against the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. Amin shares with Charlotte his observations from going to the Nets-Clippers game in Brooklyn and Charlotte takes a victory lap after Dillon Brooks' shuts down LeBron and the Lakers in the Rockets blowout win. Then, after quite the night of #NBACelebRow sightings including David Letterman, Pat McAfee, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Patrick Mahomes, Amin & Charlotte decide who the best celebrity to sit courtside with would be. Amin & Charlotte also have some thoughts on Axios' report of NBA arenas with the best and worst transit scores - do you agree with the score in your city? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can magic mushrooms help you see God? Are parents more of a danger to their kids than the world? Are we creating a garbage patch in space? Plus: Courtside seats with Jesus, CrossFit vs. witchcraft, bunnies vs. predators, Master Splinter, and mattresses. Lots and lots of mattresses. Also: When we flush, where does the poop go? Further reading: God, Magic Mushrooms, and Me (Esquire) Childhood Independence Is a Mental-Health Issue (The Cut) Befouling the Final Frontier (The New York Times Magazine) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QUDvY5Ls_Eo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merch and things: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘hibernation’ as in bears as in winter as in polar bears (?) as in Scott Boras as in MLB GM Meetings. Oh boy. What did Scotty have to say? He talked free agents. He talked World Series. He talked pitch clock. (14:35) Los Angels hire Ron Washington! We told you it would happen. The Bruce Bochy Effect! (20:24) What the heck is happening with Michigan v. Big Ten? It’s gotten insane. It’s become a witch hunt to see who has done more sign-stealing. Michigan is ready for battle. (33:02) Review: The Morning Show Season 3. (37:00) SAG-AFTRA and the studios have reached a tentative agreement. What does it mean for the future of Hollywood? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Underdogs, Jordan Brenner is joined by Mike Golic Jr. to breakdown the underdogs still left in College Football. Gojo sticks around to make this week's NFL week 10 underdog picks and teaches us who could win the Golden Bachelor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE G.O.A.T is represented on this week's Montgomery & Co. Johnny Smith, the author of Jumpman: The Making and Meaning of Michael Jordan, joins Renee to talk about how the brand of Michael Jordan was shaped. Kiki Rice is a guard on the 4th ranked UCLA women's basketball team, she's also Jordan Brand's first NIL athlete. Kiki talks to Renee about expectations this upcoming season. Plus, the crew discusses the week’s trending topics on MoCo Newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even with no NBA games last night, we've got a jam packed show and unlike LeBron, Dillon Brooks, P.J. Tucker, and Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas... we ain't lying! And it wouldn't be Wednesday without a WORD COUNT that answers for Jokic's press conference ways, the NBA league office's response to Lakers, and has you questioning the idea of Chris Paul as... NBA commissioner? Sorry, Adam Silver, the All-Star Game isn't the only thing that'll be changing...Plus, an emergency HYPE ME UP is needed for the Time Lord aka Robert Williams III. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merch Merch Merch Merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘indignant’ as in GM Meetings as in scrums as in media sessions as in Brian Cashman as in the Yankees. What happened? Well, the GM Meetings are taking place in Scottsdale. What happens there you ask? Let’s discuss. (18:45) The Ohtani Sweepstakes have begun. He was the talk of the town. Everyone wants him. Everyone has a plan. How else are teams preparing for this offseason? What happens if you lose out on Ohtani? (24:45) What else is happening at the GM Meetings? Who’s talking? (35:00) Review: Fingernails. (39:13) Adam Silver has a lot of problems right now. Referees. LeBron. All-Star Game. In-Season Tournament. TV Rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are orcas Catholic? Discuss Holly provides a crucial update on the Pope’s Exorcist film franchise It’s past time you all learned about the Boyds, ringlords of East Tennessee Michigan’s rampaging streak of normal ones continues unchecked coming up: Jim Fight! Spencer invents Louisiana Iowa Jason anoints New Bedlam Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Holdovers. Is Paul Giamatti a movie star? No Hard Feelings. Director Thom Zimny joins Adnan to discuss his new Netflix documentary Sly. Five Nights at Freddy’s. Chris recaps his Germany trip and makes fun of the meals provided on international flights. The Burial. Adnan mentions Killers of the Flower Moon for the 10th straight episode. Marty Scorsese doesn’t enjoy making movies? Blood on the Moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ah, the In-Season tournament has begun, Jayson Tatum makes Celtics franchise history, Wembanyama can block you from anywhere on the court, and "The Draymond Green Rule" is in favor of everyone except Draymond Green. Sounds like we've got quite a few NBA headlines to get through...  Plus, Portland Trail Blazers analytics expert Tom Haberstroh returns to Oddball for another epic game of SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME? with the Iceman himself, George Gervin. Amin and Charlotte also share their reactions to the first In-Season Tournament games and what's in store for the rest of the NBA's inaugural experiment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you wanna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘managerial madness’ as in you’re fired as in you’re hired as in David Ross as in Craig Counsell as in the Chicago Cubs as in WHAT!? Craig Counsell leaves the Brewers for division rival Brewers! (16:20) The New York Mets have hired Carlos Mendoza! Who? The Yankees bench coach. What happened with Counsell!? (18:50) The Arizona Diamondbacks extended Torey Luvullo again. That’s right. Twice in one year! (22:00) The Chicago White Sox are hard resetting on the team. Fired the front office. Now declined an option on Tim Anderson. (31:22) Review: What the Health. (35:40) What is the qualifying offer? How does it impact a team? Will players accept it? (41:45) NPPOD. (43:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me how it works when a team posts a player and how an MLB team signs that player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny McEntee went viral before virality, as a trick-shot QB at UConn. He foresaw the rise of Donald Trump, while ordering him KFC on the campaign trail. He was straight out of central casting, but suddenly "Johnny Mac" the quarterback became enforcer-in-chief for the commander-in-chief, running a presidential "Gestapo" and hand-picking cabinet secretaries. Correspondent Devin Gordon meets a Trumpworld action figure and asks: How did this in-over-his-head loyalist get so powerful? And could it happen again? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JZGb3Z3Qk68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the first ever Cooligans-Morning Footy crossover event, with Nico Cantor stopping by the studio to recap he and his father's trip to Rio for the Libertadores Final!  There are few soccer competitions with more history than the Copa Libertadores, and this year's final was one of the craziest we've ever seen! We're so lucky to have Nico Cantor of CBS Sports in-studio to recap his experience at the game. Christian and Alexis can't wait to hear about Nico's time in Brazil, despite Boca Juniors' defeat to Fluminense. The guys also ask Nico what it's like to be the son of the most famous soccer announcer of all time, touch on some truly horrendous officiating decisions in the Premier League and MLS, and preview the NWSL Final. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merch Merch Merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘euros’ as in Europe as in NFL as in expansion as in international revenue as in Roger Goodell wants to win the world. London games. Germany games. Mexico games. Brazil games? Spain games? Goodell wants this, but will it work? (15:48) NPPOD. (18:15) The Miami Marlins have a new president of baseball ops. The Marlins go to Tampa and hire away GM Peter Bender. What does this mean for the Marlins? (30:32) Review: Nyad. (36:20) Opt-in. Opt-out. Picked up. Who’s a free agent now? Joey Votto. Eduardo Rodriguez. Marcus Stroman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Dolphins frauds after their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany? Does it matter? Lucy returns from Bedlam where she and Rose almost got killed! Send Us Stuff returns and someone sent Lucy a 3D printed UFO lamp! We have two Top 5 lists, Billy's Bets Big Board Brought to you By: is back and Billy's hot. Will Stugotz owe Austin Ekeler $2,000 afer tonight's game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this week, we compared the NBA to a reality show - now, watch and see what happens when reality turns into an Off-Off-Broadway production of ‘No City For Brotherly Love’ as Charlotte and Amin act out James Harden’s press conference welcoming him to Los Angeles and Joel Embiid’s response to it all. If their acting doesn’t pump you up, maybe a game of HYPE ME UP will! Charlotte hypes up the “best freaking duo” in the league with CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram, Billy Donovan becomes the first coach to be hyped up twice (but he needs it after Zach Lavine’s recent comments). We also hype up Draymond Green, Bradley Beal, and Jordan Poole after after Amin’s not-so-hype comments about him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you clone your dying dog? Why are burner accounts still a thing? And how much do you REALLY care about what other people think about you? Also: Stephen A. Smith mispronouncing Pablo's name (twice), Dan sobbing shirtless in a convertible, and Pablo defending the relative scale of his narcissistic, psychopathic Machiavellianism. Further reading: Are Pet Cloners Happy With Their Choice? The Atlantic HBO Bosses Used ‘Secret’ Fake Accounts to Troll TV Critics Rolling Stone The Sociopaths Among Us — and How to Avoid Them The Atlantic Dark Triad Personality Test (If You Dare) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xZvtRCuNdPs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BUY MERCH: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘free agency’ as in Shohei Ohtani as in the off-season as in Clayton Kershaw as in Blake Snell as in storylines. What is happening? What should you pay attention to? Does Fox still want baseball? Who is going to manage your team? (21:00) What the heck is happening with Michigan? All the Big Ten schools are out to get Harbaugh and Michigan now. They want punishment. (31:00) Review: Locke. (35:10) SBF and FTX are finished. Done. Convicted. See ya! (39:05) NPPOD. (42:15) Craig Breslow was introduced as the Red Sox new Chief Baseball Officer. Where as John Henry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson joins the show while his barber Vic cuts his hair. Key discusses Halloween decorations, the job Eric Bieniemy has done in Washington and how that has affected the Chiefs, what his time after ESPN has been like with Skip Bayless and has a few words for Dan Le Batard's minions. #KLB #KHB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The small squad on Mystery Crate discusses Chris' upcoming trip to Germany to cover the Miami Dolphins versus Kansas City Chiefs, Mike Fuentes body getting destroyed by Halloween Horror Nights and we go to the Magic Crate of Content as it returns from the Meadowlark Media closet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Billy and Mike react to the release of the CFP rankings & realize they may be coming around on 9:30 games. (8:18) Billy gets too comfortable with Chris Simms and offers to leave him his spleen in his will as an apology. (29:50) Marquez Valdes-Scantling discusses Charmin toilet paper & his game in Germany. (38:50) Stugotz & Mikey A. are rooting against Austin Ekeler this week, Stu promises to donate to Austin's charity if he doesn't score a TD against the Jets. (51:25) Stu Ya Gotz. (56:48) Golic previews a huge week in the NFL and college. (1:12:11) Christian Okoye promotes his new book The Nigerian Nightmare: My Journey Out of Africa to the Kansas City Chiefs and Beyond. (1:20:33) Carl Douglass updates the guys on Taylor Swift's travels and how that impacts their weekly NFL picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first matchday of MLS Playoffs' opening round is finally complete, so you know the homie John Strong of Fox Sports had to stop by the show to share his thoughts on all the action! There aren't many people more knowledgeable about Major League Soccer than Fox Sports commentator, John Strong, and he's here to give his opinions on the first full round of MLS Playoffs. We discuss which matches were most surprising, including Sporting KC's 4-1 victory over St. Louis City FC, and analyze which teams looked the strongest. Christian and Alexis also ask John about his broadcasting career and find out what big events he'll be part of in the near future. We finish off the episode with a second installment of the Tight 5. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it too soon to say that the Boston Celtics will have the best record in the NBA? Charlotte is excited about the Celtics 51-point win against the Indiana Pacers, where 8 Celtics scored in double-digits. Can Amin guess the surprise Celtics players in the box score? While the Celtics had a shimmering stat line, the New York Knicks had a game delayed for glitter on the floor of Madison Square Garden (please still let us in), which prompted Charlotte to write a list of the top 3 worst things to fall onto an NBA court. Now that the NBA season is a week in, is it too soon to share some of these takes? Charlotte and Amin play a new game called ‘Small Sample Size Theater.’ Is this going to be a breakout year for Zion Williamson? Are Giannis and Dame doomed? Can the Grizzlies win a single game while Ja is suspended...? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New tees and hoodies available now: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘1st ring’ as in you always remember your first as in the Texas Rangers have won the World Series! Corey Seager wins his 2nd MVP. Marcus Semien played 179 games this year. What a night for Texas and Bruce Bochy! (8:35) What happened with the Padres yesterday? A report came out about a loan the team needed to get to afford payroll. What does that mean? (24:40) Review: Old Dads. (27:28) What the heck is happening with the Ottawa Senators!? They are a mess. New owner. Old problems. (33:20) Bobby Knight died. His legacy is a tough one. (36:30) Inter Miami has canceled its China trip. Why? (44:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why Jorge Soler and the Braves are being sued by a fan who was hit by a foul ball last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., newly hired NBPA Foundation director Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joins Renee to talk about the role she's acquired. The Renee Montgomery Foundation's Black and Gold Gala raised money for HBCUs, including Morehouse College. From the Maroon Tigers basketball team, we have Omar Rowe and Jaden Gray to talk about how they got to this historically Black college. Plus, food critic Keith Lee lit up the Atlanta restaurant scene. The crew got together to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL standings are exactly what they were supposed to be … which isn’t how the league usually works. Mike Sando, Senior Writer for The Athletic, joins Jordan to figure out why things have been so chalky, and whether there are any underdogs worth betting in Week 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This fall, Emmy-winning screenwriter Cord Jefferson (Watchmen, Succession, The Good Place, Master of None) has become a major Oscar contender for his directorial debut movie, the forthcoming (and deeply funny) American Fiction. So we wanted to ask Cord the truth about awards, competitiveness, race, external validation, and happiness. Also, the Men In Black soundtrack. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4O3jaJ1TN94 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing spookier last night in the NBA than Wembanyama dressing up as Slenderman before upsetting Kevin Durant's Suns in soul-crushing comeback... well, Harden's reception in the Clippers locker room was a bit scary too. It's Wednesday, which means a TON of NBA games tonight including the Battle for LA between the Lakers and Clippers and Amin & Charlotte are more than ready for it all with WORD COUNT! Plus, do the Heat really want to give up Tyler Herro for the possibility of Zach Lavine? Charlotte and Amin tell you who they're putting their money on... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess and Spencer discuss the Mexican GP results and speculate over recent F1 rumors circulating across the internet and F1 media members. Sergio Perez’ free fall at Red Bull continues, Lando Norris’ comeback from P19 and the team mostly likely to hire a Connor Stalions to steal Red Bull’s car development plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES The longest cold open in Fullcast history Dabo does his very best Julia Sugarbaker, which isn’t as good as Holly’s Julia Sugarbaker, but we’re sure he tried his best For a rich guy Dabo sure is sensitive about money! Let’s find some other 53-year-olds, for scientific comparison Okay so who CAN we rely on, looking at the back third of the schedule Let’s check in with Michigan, having another normal one Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Killer. We’re talking to author Nat Segaloff about his new book “Say Hello to My Little Friend: A Century of Scarface”. Chris reviews Killers of the Flower Moon. Adnan’s World Series travels. Do you order differently at a restaurant if someone else is buying? Why is it so hard to transfer someone a ticket? The George W. Bush first pitch sequel. Adnan pulls off a double bill at two different movie theaters. We have more sound of Marty Scorsese talking about Killers of the Flower Moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All tricks and treats this Halloween as things get spooky weird on Oddball. James Harden is officially considered a G.O.A.T… greatest of all time at forcing a trade. There is no one better. Speaking of all-time, Flavor Flav surpasses Fergie as the most memorable rendition of the National Anthem of All-Time. Plus, Charlotte and Amin have even more NBA headlines to get to including Kim Kardashian's Skims getting tight with the NBA, before diving into the second half of our interview with NBA Hall of Famer George "Iceman" Gervin about his memoir, "Iceman: Why I Was Born to Score". George shares his surprise friendship with Marvin Gaye and the sometimes forgotten legacy of the ABA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Shakespearean. It's Freudian. It's a Greek myth with a Real Housewife. Yes, sports fans: Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen are getting married. But are they just a reality-TV couple engineered to goose the algorithm? Or is this true romance? Pablo, Cortes, and "Oddball" host Charlotte Wilder listen to their podcast so you don't have to... then confront the Romeo and Juliet of our time with the awkward and essential questions about Michael and Scottie. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VOaPwe6d0W8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEW MERCH DROP TOMORROW: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘69’ as in 69% as in the World Series as in 69% of the time it works every time. As in the team that takes a 2-1 lead in a 7-game series has a 69% chance of winning. That would be the Texas Rangers. Scherzer hurt? Adolís Garcia hurt? Oh boy. (23:00) James Harden has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. It happened. Harden gets his wish. The 76ers are free of him and his baggage. (33:33) Review: Pain Hustlers. (38:00) We have an update on the Athletics relocation to Las Vegas. Here is what’s happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike welcome late night television writer and Yankees fan Greg Iwinski to talk about why he thinks the Yankees are a crumbling dynasty and what the meaning of a True Yankees really is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're honored to have Robbie Mustoe of NBC Sports join the show to discuss Manchester United's humiliation in the derby and all the biggest Premier League storylines!  If you follow the EPL in this country, then we know you're a massive fan of today's guest! NBC Sports pundit and Premier League legend, Robbie Mustoe, is in-studio to break down all the latest news from the English top flight. Christian and Alexis hear some incredible stories from Robbie's career and discuss how much has changed since his playing days. We also analyze the Manchester Derby, touch on Everton's financial issues, and find out who is the best dresser on the NBC set. Let us know what you think of the interview in the reviews! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES A frank appreciation of the CW, the true home of college football Happy Paul Johnson Night to all who observe Cal and USC’s officiating crew did what, now?We explore with the help of our first-ever reader guest in this format! Surely the rest of Cal’s night was normal after all that, right? Dave Doeren cuts a promo The specter of Double Farmageddon peeeeeeks over the horizon Once again, Penn State, don’t worry, we saw you Big weekend for the Arizonae! Asking the big questions: Is Nebraska good now? Is Baylor bad? Oh, we also reinvented the postseason, again Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to go back in time? Because that’s just what we do on the new episode of Oddball. Charlotte and Amin are joined by NBA Legend and Hall of Famer George ‘Iceman’ Gervin to discuss his latest memoir ‘Ice: Why I Was Born to Score.’ Just like in his book, Gervin was candid in our interview, discussing things like mental health, overcoming addiction, and stories from his iconic career as a key member of the San Antonio Spurs. If that doesn’t have you excited, stay tuned for another Friday edition of Hype Me Up! We go deeper into the multiverse and hype up former Bucks All-Star Terry Cummings, Joe Dumars, and the Boston sports crowd. Also, can the Miami Heat win 98 games, like Jimmy Butler says? And Amin calls for an NBA investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 250th episode of Mystery Crate, the shipping container sits in tension as Tony tries to secure some very valuable tickets. He also tricks the show into letting him and Taylor pick games, Billy never wants to see a dead body and the container discovers the resurrected website of Toys R' Us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the NBA's TV bubble about to burst? Is how we consume sports about to change forever? Hear from the man who reshaped the business itself. Plus: Who’s to blame for our misinformation minefield? And what the hell happened to retirement? The jamokes from The Sporting Class explain. PTFO-approved reading:  House of Strauss: I'm Not Sure How the NBA Triples Its Rights Fees in a TV Recession https://www.houseofstrauss.com/p/im-not-sure-how-the-nba-triples-its Vanity Fair: Inside the New York Times Debate Over Its Gaza Hospital Bombing Coverage https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2023/10/new-york-times-gaza-hospital-story The Washington Post: Older Americans Are Dominating Like Never Before, but What Comes Next? https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/10/24/older-americans-working-longer-aging-impact/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GsSzvwXkpLE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy enlists nautical expert Lorenzo to make sure their interview with Captain Lee goes smoothly. Stugotz becomes fast friends with the captain and makes some promises he might not be able to deliver on. Lee tell the guys about his podcast Salty with Captain Lee, his upcoming one man show in Las Vegas, how he felt about Scandoval and he makes some NFL picks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MLS Playoffs' field of 16 is set, with New York Red Bulls and Sporting Kansas City claiming the final two spots on the bracket!  It's playoff time in MLS and the two Wild Card matchups could not have been any different! Christian and Alexis break down Red Bulls' thrilling 5-2 win over Charlotte FC and Sporting KC advancing past San Jose Earthquakes on penalties. Plus, the guys talk Andre Onana's Champions League heroics for Manchester United, Everton potentially facing a massive Premier League points deduction, and the funniest footy videos we've seen on social media this week. Who do you think will win MLS Cup? Let us know in the reviews! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's just the beginning of the NBA season and its already AWESOME. Charlotte and Amin share their reactions and insights from going to the Celtics-Knicks and Nets-Cavaliers games and why everyone will be talking about Wembanyama's regular season debut. They also get into the NBA's announcement of the All-Star game's return to the East versus West format. Plus, will Luka and Kyrie really work in Dallas, when and where will James Harden play this season, and are the Warriors now the worst team in California? Sounds like Oddball is getting a little BOLD OR SPICY... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next week, the White House is releasing the first executive order on A.I. in U.S. history. So we asked David Epstein, bestselling author of Range and the best sports-science writer in America, to explain the state of our union. And what humans can do that the best computers still cannot. Even though A.I. still might, uh, wipe out 10 percent of the global population. Plus: Why robots need to be more like First Take — and why our future depends not on humans or computers... but a centaur playing chess. PTFO-approved reading David Epstein's Range: https://bookshop.org/p/books/range-why-generalists-triumph-in-a-specialized-world-david-epstein/12472879 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zbgKzE7SztI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's HBCU Month and if you know anything about the Montgomery family, shining a spotlight on historically Black colleges and universities is a must. We have Latonda Henderson & Tai Roberson join the show to talk about the HBCU Fellows Program launched by the Atlanta Falcons, the FIRST time in league history that an NFL club has launched an HBCU specific fellows program in-season. Plus, the crew weighs in on who they think are examples of athletes that are killing it in the C-Suite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode co-hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are making their predictions for an all-underdog World Series. Plus, week 8 NFL picks and early Stanley Cup longshots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA season is officially underway, and it made Charlotte nearly shed a tear. While Charlotte’s eyes were watery while the Denver Nuggets got their rings, Amin was fast asleep. They break down the Nuggets rings and wonder if we are overdoing it with Championship rings. Then Amin and Zach Harper go to an unexpected place to gather takes on the NBA season before a game of Word Count. You’ve seen dozens of word counts by now, but never like this. Charlotte introduces a new way of counting, and we have actual in-game content to react to. Will the Nuggets struggle at all this year? How? What was the first impression of Chris Paul in Golden State? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess and Spencer discuss the eventful United States GP which included the shock disqualifications of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, Logan Sargeant inadvertently achieving his first career F1 point hours after the race, Spencer’s experience in Austin on location, French tolerance of Tex-Mex cuisine and the changing outlook of the Las Vegas GP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Checking in with our friend Jenna Ellis Yeah that doesn’t take long, because uh-oh, Michigan is suddenly the crime mitten How much … whatever … should we ascribe to head coaches in these situations? So what’s next for our boy Harbz? Putting this whole saga in context of the Big Ten (man this really does sound like a football podcast, doesn’t it, sorry about that) cares? Well, we’ll tell you! Hitler update! Don’t worry Penn State, we’ll get to you What SHOULD Penn State fans want? Let’s talk a little NFL and MLB because it’s fall y’all!! Jason presents playoff rankings trivia Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan can't stop talking about Killers of the Flower Moon. Is there a single Marty Scorsese interview that Adnan hasn’t heard? The Dan Le Batard Show Movie Knowledge Power Rankings. Adnan is traveling to the World Series. What exactly is “content”? It’s never too early for an Oscars preview! Can Barbie get nominated for Best Picture? WIll Bradley Cooper join Cinephile? We talk to author Matt Singer about his new book “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever”. Chris reviews Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally, 10/24/2023 officially ushers in a new day in the Oddball multiverse as the 2023-24 NBA season tips off tonight with the Denver Nuggets raising their first NBA Championship banner against the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant making his long-awaited return to The Bay to play the Golden State Warriors. Has it been so long that Warriors fans won’t even be mad at him anymore? Did Adam Silver prank the league, having Chris Paul play his old team? And Will the Lakers overshadow the Nuggets even on the night they get their rings? Charlotte and Amin also react to the final offseason headlines from around the NBA and try to get to the heart of why Charlotte is convinced Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will make the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike talk about the awesome Friday night baseball games, ask which NFL team is the best and dream about how much Victor Wembanyama is going to change basketball and all of our lives as fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most important Joker on the court isn't Nikola Jokic or Novak Djokovic. Indeed, the most popular tattoo among our sports heroes is a villain, and PTFO correspondent Wyatt Cenac is here to interview them about it... as Batman… with a mask on. Could Joker Mode become the new Mamba Mentality? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Sc3d9M3jLGI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're honored to have creator of The Black List and Hollywood mogul, Franklin Leonard, in-studio to give his thoughts on the resolution of the WGA strike and discuss the beginning of the postseason for MLS and NWSL!  We usually have two geniuses on the show, but we had to bring in a third to boost the studio's brainpower even more! Franklin is back on the show to catch up with Christian and Alexis and teach us more about what to expect from Hollywood since the strike is over. We also break down the MLS playoff matchups, recap the NWSL quarter-finals, and start a hilarious new fast-paced segment called Tight Five. Let us know what you think of the episode in the reviews! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Billy, and Mikey A don't want to be the show that blames the refs for everything that happened on Sunday, but at the same time, it was kind of their fault. Tony and Juju join the show to give their thoughts on what is going on with Bills and Lions. Stugotz ranks his top 5 questionable teams in the NFL through week 7. Billy gives us his BBBBBB for the 49ers and Vikings game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does it feel? We made it. We started an NBA show in the summer just as all the storylines ended and everyone else was taking vacations, but us? We went to the desert, we taped cold opens on the steps of Kaseya Center for when Damian Lillard was traded to Miami (but wasn't), and we investigated Joel Embiid’s wedding. But this is the last episode of Oddball before the 2023-24 NBA regular season tips off, and as of Tuesday, “nothing will be the same.” We had our mean NBA season preview, but today, Mo Dakhil and Zach Harper return to share their NBA League Pass side piece teams - the teams we watch late at night when our significant other team is being boring or taking a night off. After that, another Hollywood edition of HYPE ME UP! where Amin gives Kawhi Leonard the formula he needs to stay healthy all season long. Finally, Charlotte and Amin take a closer look and investigate the potentially staged social media event of Ben Simmons reacting to a fan's tattoo of him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did Ariel Helwani, our planet’s leading combat sports reporter, use ring girls as human shields at a televised Logan Paul melee? What video game is Katie Nolan mostly living inside? Do you remember the time The Rock actually broke the news that Osama bin Laden had been assassinated? And more. PTFO-approved content: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/shams-charania-nba-insider-the-athletic-new-york-times-profile.html https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2023/10/16/were-more-ghosts-than-people/ https://arielhelwani.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you wannnnna talk to Samson: davidsamsondpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘meatloaf’ as in MA! THE MEATLOAF! as in the singer as in 2 out of 3 ain’t bad as in the Houston Astros have tied things up with the Texas Rangers. The Astros fell behind in the series at home 0-2 then went and won the first 2 on the road in Arlington! So now we get one more for Texas at home than 2 in Houston (if needed) (11:15) Diamondbacks walk it off against the Phillies! What a game! There was something interesting that happened with Brandon Pfaadt. Let’s discuss! (25:06) Review: The Ringleader. (30:00) Michigan football is under investigation again. This time for sign-stealing… which isn’t illegal, but what Michigan allegedly did is! In-person scouting of teams to steal signs. And now a laptop might be involved! (38:25) NPPOD. (42:30) The fighting at sporting events needs to stop. The NFL has a problem and every week it gets worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A full shipping container on this episode of Mystery Crate! Tony once again has an issue boarding the Metrorail, Mike Fuentes may have come home from the Dominican Republic with a concussion, Jessica reveals her pet name for her boyfriend and Chris calls family to see how they respond to a totally made up pet name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wanted to own a professional soccer team? Our guest, Chris Ewing of Caledonian Braves FC, joins the show to explain how you can buy into his club!  We're super excited for our incredibly unique interview with Chris Ewing, chairman of Caledonian Braves FC in Motherwell, Scotland, to discuss his new club! Founded only in 2019, CBFC is the newest team in Scotland and is also the only fan-owned club in the entire country. We ask Chris about the challenges of running the team and find out how we can get involved as owners ourselves. Christian and Alexis also analyze the USMNT's 4-0 win over Ghana, break down the latest news surrounding the Italian betting scandal, and comment on Al Hilal's unhinged graphic about Neymar's injury. Would you want to own part of Caledonian Braves? Let us know what you think in the reviews!  Want to learn more about Chris Ewing and Caledonian Braves FC ? Head to https://wefunder.com/cbfc for information on how to get involved! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not since LeBron James has a rookie been drafted with all of the expectations in the world on their shoulders - so how will Victor Wembanyama's legacy compare to LeBron's? Charlotte and Amin look at all of the changes in the twenty-plus seasons separating the hype between LeBron and Wembanyama and what this season will look like for each. Then, things in Los Angeles are about to get more BOLD OR SPICY for Oddball - will the Sacramento Kings win a championship before the Clippers? Is there any world where Anthony Davis is MVP this season? There's so much more as Amin & Charlotte get ready to watch the Clippers face-off the Denver Nuggets in the final pre-season game for both teams tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the next banner in Los Angeles be raised for the Lakers again or the first for the Clippers? Amin and Charlotte get into all things Los Angeles in a special Hollywood edition of WORD COUNT and if you think WORD COUNT is easy, guess again, because then Oddball invites Mo Dakhil and Zach Harper back to compete in a high-stakes WORD COUNT challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The author of the definitive new book on gender in sports, Katie Barnes, explores how The Right ran up the score on progressives in a political messaging war — then offers a modest proposal, from pronouns to hormones and statehouses to schools, that most sane people can agree upon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk to Samson here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘mad max’ as in fury road as in Max Scherzer as in the Texas Rangers as in the Houston Astros chased Scherzer out in 4 innings. Scherzer was making his first start since 9/12 with a shoulder injury and he got shelled. The Astros got a game, do we now have a series? (14:20) Will Arizona make this a series? Can Arizona make this a series? (23:20) Review: Sitting in Bars with Cake. (27:30) Where is James Harden? Is he still on the Sixers? Has he been traded? Will he show up? Is the NBA going to have to step in? (39:00) What you say will have consequences. Right or wrong.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got a good one on Montgomery & Co. this week. Jeremy Fall is a chef. He's also signed to RocNation. You may not think that the two mesh, but Jeremy will tell you how it actually makes sense. As a sports agent, Erin Kane represents some of the top women athletes in the country. We get to talk to her about her career and what it takes to be a top agent. Plus, MoCo Newsroom dives into the headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week co-hosts Jordan Brenner & Peter Keating are joined by Senior NBA Writer at The Ringer, Howard Beck, to discuss early NBA underdogs. Plus, the guys give their NFL week 7 Underdog picks and tell you about a new sport coming to The Olympics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES A sponsorship update Dispatch from our Rutgers correspondent, with theme music by Spencer New bowl announced, by us Dave Doeren, timelord Ryan presents the tale of the Connecticut Lasagna Bear Psyop advice for Jimbo Fisher Deion to the NFL??? Week 8 schedule preview! Who has been more obviously coddled to date, Ohio State or Penn State? Would you rather have coach buyout money or whole-team NIL money? Gauging the blood thirst of Michigan ACC title rematch time! #hellyesDukeFootball Play along at home as the crew attempts to guess the surprise snakebite capital of America Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Shipnuck joins the show to discuss his latest book LIV and Let Die. Stugotz wonders if he does too much gold on Stupodity, Mike thinks the guys might talk too much gets on GBF and Billy is cooking up a stone in hopes of getting some sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan recaps his private screening of Killers of the Flower Moon and gives his review. We're talking to production designer Jack Fisk and casting Director Ellen Lewis and hear from the legend himself, Marty Scorsese talking about the film. Also, Adnan swears he has never called in sick… in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin & Charlotte are in Los Angeles and they've gone full Hollywood, baby! Oddball brings you the latest NBA headlines from the weekend including Victor Wembanyama's awe-inducing debut and Joel Embiid burning Team France in favor of Team USA for the 2024 Olympics. Then, NBA insiders Mo Dakhil and Zach Harper join to preview the WORST teams and predictions to watch for this season. Plus, before Amin and Charlotte let Hollywood get the best of them, they BET THE SHOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can reach us here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘one step’ as in closer as in 2-0 series as in the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros again! A terrible first inning by Framber Valdez and the Rangers were up 4-0 in the blink of an eye. Yordan Alvarez tried his hardest to get Houston back into it but it wasn’t enough. And onto Arlington we go! (10:00) The Phillies cannot stop hitting home runs. Schwarber homer. Harper homer. Castellanos homer. Can the Diamondbacks silence those bats? (15:14) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Marlins and Kim Ng. What happened? Why would she leave? (29:30) Review: The Burial. (34:00) Is this the end of Bill Belichick and the Patriots? They are a bad football team. They need to rebuild from the ground up. Is Belichick the right person for that? Will Robert Kraft want that? (41:50) NPPOD. (43:30) Baseball and Softball are back in the Olympics. Will stars be playing?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Schur is a legendary comedy writer who calls his TV reboot of the classic baseball film "the best thing I've ever written." (He's written for SNL, The Simpsons, The Office, Parks and Rec, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place...) So why didn't his version of "Field of Dreams" ever get made? Also: what happened to the actual baseball field that he built, out there in the cornfields of Iowa? Sports-movie nostalgia has never felt quite so painful. Or surreal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're psyched to have EAFC content creator, BFordLancer, join the show to discuss his streaming career and Christian and Alexis recap Ali Krieger's final regular season match with Gotham FC!  EAFC 24 is out now, so you know we had to invite our friend Jake Barford (aka BFordLancer) to the studio to hear about his experience with the new game! We discuss his career as a streamer and get his takes on the title change from FIFA to EAFC and all the new features. Plus, Christian and Alexis recap their time celebrating Ali Krieger at her final Gotham FC regular season game and analyze the USMNT's 3-1 loss to Germany. Let us know what you think of our interview with BFordLancer in the reviews! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz and Mikey A are joined by Chris Cote filling in for Billy who is out for jury duty. Chris has a big problem with the Kelces and it has nothing to do with Taylor Swift. Lucy is recaps leaving the Stanford Colorado game early and plays Lucy or Goosey. Stugotz ranks his top 5 QBs through week 6. Chris tries to fill in for Billy on his BBBBBB and it goes wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike, for reasons nobody can explain, do a live podcast during the Phillies-Braves game. They also talk about ways to spruce up the postseason and who is the most desperate team come this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOTES Mack vs. Mario! Swim, Mario! Notre Dame’s potluck force punch HEADLINE: Pitt Put In Pittastrophe Oregon-Washington celebrates vibes-based analytics Nice things about Rutgers Bama and A&M both tried their darndest to lose. In this, A&M was better NBC’s juiceless, joyless Notre Dame broadcasts A seismic update from the top of FCS ball A formal transfer of stereotype from Penn State to Miami This week in CFB ads: fungal flush and free speech! Graham Mertz’s assassin turn The newfound joys of CW football Scott Satterfield cosplays The crew and comment section adopt a series of new aliases as totally plausible NFL owners We're not the Associated Press, contrary to popular perception, but we would rank the JMU Dukes, personally Announcing an exciting new top secret Mandela Effect game that YOU can play along at home The return of Midwestern Voices Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rest?! There's no resting in basketball! Charlotte and Amin kick off today's Oddball responding to NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars communicating to teams and players that ‘load management’ is reportedly no longer supported by scientific data.... also, the new data comes while the NBA's new TV deal will be dependent on an 82 game season. Then, because Amin and Charlotte are at the NYC studio it's time for them to show the Knicks and Nets some love and support with an all-NYC edition of HYPE ME UP! No joke, it may be their best EVER! Plus, Tom Haberstroh, the Portland Trailblazers newest Analytics Insider is here for another incredible game of SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME? with Carlos Boozer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may remember him as the paternity-test king of fever-pitch daytime television. But this renaissance man has seen it all — the JFK assassination, Waco, a woman who's afraid of aluminum foil — and he has emerged an optimist. Climb into your TV for wisdom on courage, vulnerability, and reassurance from the OG who held up Pro Bowlers at practice... and introduced the world to Cotton Ball Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you wanna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘atta boy’ as in Bryce Harper as in Nick Castellanos as in Trea Turner as in the Philadelphia Phillies have eliminated the Atlanta Braves again. Back-to-back seasons in the NLDS to reach the NLCS. How did they get it done? Braves had the best record in baseball and got 1 postseason win to show for it. And let’s stop talking about the playoff format! (15:45) It’s the battle for Texas! Rangers vs Astros! Houston back for the 7th-straight time! Texas trying to reach the World Series for first time since 2011. (25:30) Review: Dreamin’ Wild. (30:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about MLB teams when it comes to payroll, revenue, and profits. How does it work? What about the Rays president saying the team can increase payroll? (42:30) NPPOD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it feel like to kick a$$ on a game show? Like an athlete in the Albanian brain zone who can't do math. Why doesn't Bill Belichick have to defend his conditional genius? Because we owe him the benefit of sudden doubt. Are you convincing yourself that you don't need therapy? You gotta place your vulnerability somewhere, you know. Plus: Pablo's Process (again), Christopher Meloni's mad energy, Dan's digestive tract... and some tears. PTFO-approved content: Final Jeopardy!: Rallying Cries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YEqEYAxvo4 If You Think Robert Kraft Wouldn't Fire Bill Belichick, You're Wrong https://theathletic.com/4950228/2023/10/11/new-england-patriots-bill-belichick-robert-kraft/ What I've Learned: Patrick Stewart https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a45328198/patrick-stewart-what-ive-learned/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shipping container gets things going these this week with Chris Cote sharing some interesting NBA facts. They also clean up some left over questions from last week's AMA, Billy tries to help Mike Fuentes cope with audience hate, they learn about global air quality and chat about their dream vacations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breece Hall discusses his big week, his love for Oreos, movies, video games and more. Chris Simms is in the Oklahoma Hall of Fame? Austin Ekeler declares that he is 99% back this week and shares his thoughts on the rules of UNO. Stu Ya Gotz. Mike Golic previews Week 7 in College Football. Georgia Tech HC, Brent Key celebrates his team's win over Miami. Carl is back after going 4-0-1 in picks last week, Gordie never left Vegas, K-Funk and SherBear also make their picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and Darth Cornpuzzle bring in reinforcements from the furthest reaches of the galaxy to review this season of Ahsoka and determine where it ranks amongst all live action Star Wars series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stu's MIA so Billy and Tony take over Stupodity for an episode. Tony and Mike try to convert Billy into a sneaker head. Russ Bengtson joins the show to tell the guys about his new book A History Of Basketball In Fifteen Sneakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got another double-guest episode today with Executive Producer of "Messi Meets America", Scott Boggins, discussing his documentary and friend of the show, KEVINCHO, previewing Decision Day in MLS and NWSL!  Two guests are better than one, right? We're honored to be joined by the EP of Apple TV's new documentary series, "Messi Meets America", Scott Boggins, to get some incredible insight on his latest project. Christian and Scott discuss the doc's amazing access and guests and recount some of the wildest moments from filming. Soccer content creator and Kansas City legend, KEVINCHO, is also in for Alexis to break down the final matchdays of the regular season in MLS and NWSL, as well as the postseason awards. What do you think of the new Lionel Messi doc? Let us know in the reviews! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ooh, when did the NBA's annual GM survey get so SPICY?! The annual survey is here and Amin and Charlotte react to NBA general managers on key topics and players before the 2023-24 season tips off. Plus, Amin and Charlotte continue their conversation on sneaker culture and its influence on the NBA with Russ Bengtson, author of the new book, "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers", available now wherever you get your books. If that's not enough for you, perhaps a little something BOLD OR SPICY to get you going? You're gonna want to call your friend and tell them all about this one... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jordan and Peter are joined by College Football insider Nicole Auerbach. They’re breaking down what college football underdogs you should keep your eyes on. Plus, Nicole joins the guys for their week 6 NFL Underdog picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess and Spencer discuss the Qatar GP, Martin Brundle's recent comments, Oscar Piastri's development as a driver this season, potential replacement drivers for Lance Stroll such as Wario, Fat Bear Week and Jess vs. Max on equal machinery, equal Miami traffic, and equal destinations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dillon Brooks debuts with the Houston Rockets... and gets ejected for hitting someone in the junk. Some things never change! Amin joins Charlotte in the Oddball NYC studio this week and his New York accent makes a stunning return. Plus, Basketball Illuminati is here on Oddball and wants you to keep your third eye open to what's REALLY going on with Team USA. Oh, and it's Wednesday, which means Amin and Charlotte decide whether the Lakers or Clippers will be the best team out of LA and the West on Word Count! Again, some things never change... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES The most we have ever talked about the moon without openly questioning the existence of the moon There's really an uncharacteristic amount of football talk in the rest of the episode, and we feel kinda weird about that, but after watching the end of Miami-GT during the Saturday live show it turns out there's still a lot to process! A quietly radical exploration into the notion that football coaches are people Vibes check with Mark Stoops Field trip to Mannequin Mountain Celebrity AND Champions Jeopardy! updates (WELCOME BACK, UNCLE SKIP) Life is too short to argue with Carolina Panthers fans on Instagram about Israel Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fast, Cheap & Out of Control. Author of the Flowers of the Killer Moon, David Grann joins Adnan. Chris Cote is back! Marty Scorsese’s daughter talks to her father about slang. Adnan hasn’t had his car for 50 days. When’s the last time you bought a magazine? Breakfast and a movie > Dinner and a movie? What if Adnan hates Flowers of the Killer Moon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Paul made his debut with the Warriors in their preseason win over the Lakers which Steve Kerr described as "really fun"; Jaylen Brown and the Celtics look good even when things are backwards, and Victor Wembanyama plays in front of Spurs fans for the first time. All that and so much more as Oddball tackles headlines from the NBA. Then, Amin and Charlotte continue their conversation with Duke legend and two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer about some of his favorite teammates and moments from his career, plus some of the wildest stories from his upbringing in Alaska. Be sure to get a copy of Carlos Boozer's fascinating memoir, EVERY SHOT COUNTS, available now wherever you get your books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal's win against Manchester City is a massive step towards crowning a new Premier League champion for the first time in four years!  With Arsenal securing their first EPL victory over Manchester City since 2018, should the Gunners now be considered favorites to win the Premier League? Christian and Alexis answer this question while recapping the weekend's incredible clash between Arsenal and City and ask which other teams could potentially challenge for the title? The guys also discuss Lionel Messi and Inter Miami being eliminated from MLS playoff contention and comment on the hilarious viral video of a young Leicester City fan enraging two older Stoke supporters. Do you think Arsenal will win the Premier League? Let us know what you think in the reviews! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BUY MERCH: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘underway’ as in happening as in started as in not ended as in the MLB postseason is here and the Divisional Round is here. What’s been happening? For all you football distracted people, we’ve got you covered! Let’s start with the Rangers and Orioles. Texas is too good. Baltimore is too young. (13:50) The Astros and Twins split the games in Houston. Carlos Correa is having himself a postseason for Minnesota. It’s what he does. (21:05) The Diamondbacks ran Clayton Kershaw out of LA in Game 1. Never seen anything like it. (30:27) Review: Reptile. (35:45) What happened with the Miami Hurricanes? I still cannot believe it. What am I missing? (42:00) The Blue Jays GM blamed the manager for a pitching change in a postseason game. Really? HORSE HOCKEY! (45:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Wwwwwwwelcome to Butt Week! Why is it Butt Week? For one thing, Baylor played Texas Tech. For another thing, well, look at the scores. Iowa State also played a small part in the visuals of Butt Week. Thank you, shimmering gams of Iowa State. You will note the absence of much USC-Arizona content. Most of the stupid parts of that game took place after we finished the show, believe it or not. Come back Wednesday! The stupid stuff in Georgia Tech-Miami, however, all takes place live right at the top of the show! Come on in! Don't let all the late-night tomfoolery obscure the memory of a truly great Red River Shootout Y'all took Jimbo's papers. You took Jimbo's papers, and just look what happened. He’s got anxiety. Nick, on the other hand, now has many papers, and is very happy Don't worry, Notre Dame; we'll get to you Kentucky, thank you for thinking of our needs Possibly the nicest thing we've said about Nebraska in show history A brief playoff baseball interlude Welcome back to October Maryland Iowa's hot dog cannon malfunctioned, and you know what that means: We get to do voices Finishing up the night with a unique crypto opportunity Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Cuban and Steve Ballmer may be rich, but do they ever feel like they'd like someone cheering for THEM on the sidelines? LeBron James is sitting out the first preseason game this weekend and Jalen Green is feeling the pressure to lead the Houston Rockets out of the bottom of the league - sounds like they all could use some HYPE ME UP! Then, Duke legend and two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer joins Oddball for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about his intimate and inspiring memoir, EVERY SHOT COUNTS, available now wherever you get your books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What really makes coaches good at motivating players? Why does Captain America long to be a dog? And how infuriated is Domonique by Pablo’s case of Content Brain? Also: secret notebooks, celebrity friendships, and (figurative) ball-licking. PTFO-approved reading: https://theathletic.com/4926881/2023/10/03/alabama-football-nick-saban-coaching-style-players/ (Kennington Smith III) https://www.gq.com/story/chris-evans-october-cover-profile-2023 (Zach Baron) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Golic is excited for a big week in College Football. Does Austin Ekeler enjoying trolling people with social media posts? Stu Ya Gotz. The Freak, Jevon Kearse, discusses his partnership with Saxx and the Balls Not Stuck to Thighsman Trophy. Chris Simms shares his notes and is happy that Billy isn't. Carl Douglass had a bad beat but is back to pick games with K-Funk, Ryan Sherry and Gordie from Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Renee goes one on one with international R&B star Jacquees. They discuss how he restarted an already finished album from SCRATCH when Future decided to become executive producer, signing with Cash Money Records, Sincerely For You tour and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and Darth Cornpuzzle go there and back again with the season finale of Ahsoka, leaving with perhaps even more questions than they had entering it. This series clearly had big picture implications for the greater Star Wars Galaxy as a product, and it might be a while until we discover what those are. We also run through a list of names for a potential Baylan Skoll replacement, to determine our ultimate dream casting for the role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're honored to be joined by MLS legend and current Senior VP of Competition and Operations for MLS Next Pro, Ali Curtis!  Ali Curtis has always been a trailblazer in American soccer, and his new role with MLS Next Pro will allow him to leave a lasting impact on the sport! We discuss all the latest news surrounding MLS' development league, including its new playoff format in which the better seed selects its opponent before each match. Christian and Alexis also ask Ali about THAT Red Bulls town hall meeting, give their takes on the 2030 World Cup locations, and dive into the beef between Kieran Trippier and his son. Do you like the new MLS Next Pro playoff format? Let us know what you think in the reviews! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you're a champion, you can ignore all the haters... sort of? Amin & Charlotte try to figure out Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone's 'carefree' comments about the Lakers and also what James Harden FINALLY showing up to Sixers training camp means in finding any resolution to the drama in Philadelphia. Plus, Russ Bengtson, former editor in chief of Slam Magazine and sneaker editor of Complex, joins Oddball to discuss his awesome new book, "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers", available for pre-order now and wherever you get books October 10th. Oh, and Charlotte gets to flex the new studio in NYC while Amin still flexes his Georgia Tech alumni status in hopes of becoming a "Super Influencer Alum". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That guy from Parks & Rec, The Afterparty, and Sonic the Hedgehog has a side-hustle superpower: playing point guard at long-form improvisation. He and Pablo also happened to lose way too much money on NBA Top Shots of Miles Bridges and Bismack Biyombo. Plus: Why Blake Griffin isn’t just funny for an athlete and why Kobe never would’ve made it in comedy. Oh, and a mid-interview poo … and a post-coital orgy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the new Wait to See tee: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘swept’ as in sweep as in postseason baseball as in four series as in four sweeps as in MLB is despondent! Where were the Rays fans again? Record low crowds. 99 win team, swept at home. Sad. The Texas Rangers were just better. (9:10) The Minnesota Twins won a postseason series! Stop the presses! It happened. 21 years in the making! (16:20) The Diamondbacks sweep the Brewers! Milwaukee jumps out to another lead early… and Arizona fights back again! (19:50) We have an NLDS rematch! Phillies vs Braves! Was the Marlins season a success? (23:30) NPPOD. (28:40) Review: Joy Ride. (31:45) World Cup 2034 is coming. Get ready! Where will it be? (39:30) Where is Messi? Has anyone seen him? (45:40) Pete Alonso is now a Scott Boras client. Yay! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter are going through the biggest Underdog stories of the NFL season thus far. Plus, some insight on how you could make money off Chess! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys play a game of Talking It Out as the decide what they should do with the Super Bowl and Ben Reiter joins the show to discuss his new documentary The Astros Edge: Triumph and Scandal in Major League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's got to be an easier way to get a new iPhone and an expensive meal in Vegas than being teammates with Russell Westbrook on the Clippers, right? RIGHT?! Amin and Charlotte take a look at an astonishingly healthy Clippers team going into training camp - can this be the year that Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook all stay healthy and have a real run? Also, does LeBron really think Anthony Davis is the face of the Lakers and who will the Celtics miss the most this season even with Jrue Holiday bringing his veteran, Championship presence? You can count on Word Count to decide! Also, don't let Charlotte and Amin know we aired the stuff at the end of the episode, cool? Promise you won't watch on YouTube and tell them about it, okay? Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES The show gets derailed in the usual amount of time (less than three minutes) via a totally unexpected source (Surber??!) To which former Gator do we all owe an apology? Notre Dame's statistically alarming situationship Holly makes a correction Ryan introduces the team to NHL fanfic Spencer is in charge of today's math lesson, which goes about how you think it will Audiences are thrilling to Jason's new hit teen drama, Boy Yellowjackets Surveying the wreckage of the Pitt superweapon By far the most USF talk we've ever had in one episode Reassessing West Virginia Queasily confronting the specter of a well-rounded Missouri squad The Big 12's looming bowl logjam A modest proposal regarding Presidential pets Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please buy our new shirt! (or some stickers!): davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘elimination’ as in gone as in destroyed as in see you later as in four teams in the Wild Card Round are facing elimination already. It happens that quickly! Let’s start with the Rangers and Rays. Where were the fans? How big of a problem is this? Can you believe there was a live break-in during the Rays-Rangers game? It was an announced that the Speaker of the House had been ousted! What about champagne showers? When are they appropriate? (21:00) The Twins won a postseason game! Can you believe it? (22:45) The Diamondbacks won it. Down early and then the bats came alive. (25:00) Zach Wheeler pitched a gem and the Phillies took Game 1. Can the Marlins fight back? (27:00) NPPOD. (32:15) Review: Only Murders in the Building Season 3. (35:50) Sorry, Mariners fans. This was quite the press conference from Jerry Dipoto. (44:00) Aaron Rodgers is back… in the media, that is. Wonderful! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the rest of the league has been working on bulking up and getting in shape, Media Day has us in our feelings thanks to Jimmy Butler's new look. Damian Lillard to Milwaukee, Jrue Holiday to Boston, everyone but Tyler Herro to Portland... It was a busy weekend. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic clocks back in to work. The voice of Basketball Illuminati himself Pablo Torre is here to share how he found out about the inciting phrase from Jordan Poole that elicited the infamous Draymond Green punch. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D.A.R.E to resist Oddball. Amin and Charlotte are back after a long weekend and compete to one-up each other while sharing weekend headlines from NBA media day. Jimmy Butler goes full 'Emo' mode? Will Joel Embiid play for Team USA in Paris? First Marcus Smart, then Grant Williams, now Time Lord? Resident Celtics fan Charlotte Wilder reacts to the Celtics acquiring Jrue Holiday - welcoming new faces while having to say goodbye to old friends. Finally, we explore the numerology behind what might be the most legendary number in NBA history when Amin and Charlotte scroll NBA Reddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the inaugural edition of our non-mailbag mailbag, Pablo answers audience voicemails with the truth about his TV doppelgänger, Stugotz's bong hits, A-Rod's centaur, Stanford's mascot, poisoned Miami Heat fans, and one of the greatest sports tweets of all time. Are you looking for answers? Call (513) 85-PABLO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan is joined by his good friend and accomplished play by play guy Adam Amin. They discuss their shared love of The Irishman, Adam's DJ career and the fact that he flies about 200 times per year. Dumb Money. Also, Adnan attends Eagles game with his kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a packed episode featuring actor and director, Fisher Stevens, discussing his new "BECKHAM" documentary series and soccer host and commentator, Stefano Fusaro, breaking down the worst call in Premier League history!  There's so much to talk about on this episode of The Cooligans, so we brought in two very special guests! Host, commentator, and most importantly, Liverpool fan, Stefano Fusaro is in for Alexis today to help us dissect the worst VAR decision in the history of the EPL. Is incompetence truly the problem or is there a more serious issue within the PGMOL? Plus, famous actor and director, Fisher Stevens, drops by the show to preview his new documentary series, "BECKHAM", which releases on Netflix on October 4. Which part of the doc are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the reviews! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEW MERCH DROPPING TOMORROW: davidsamsonpodcast.com We’re going to start things off with a word on Tim Wakefield who died at age 57. Special shoutout to Miguel Cabrera. What a career. What a player. (5:55) Today’s word of the day is ‘it’s over’ as in the regular season has come to an end… it’s now time for the MLB postseason! The best time of year! The Astros win the AL West on the final day! Now the Rangers go to Tampa! Who else made it? The year of the small revenue teams! (13:35) Let me talk about the Marlins. Please understand me here! (19:55) The New York Mets have fired Buck Showalter after just 2 seasons. 100+ wins last season. Fired this season. (24:35) Gabe Kapler has been fired by the Giants. Won 107 game and NL West in 2021, and now he’s out of a job. Fired with 3 games left in the season. (28:00) Let’s revisit some Wait to Sees we had about the MLB regular season! (38:45) The Broncos came back from 28-7 down and beat the Bears! What is happening with the Bears!? It keeps getting worse! (42:45) The Buffalo Bills beatdown the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Is it time to pump the breaks on the Miami parade? (44:45) Zach Wilson played the game of his life vs the Chiefs. And they lost. Taylor Swift wins again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES While you weren’t looking, FCS went out and staged an incredible blood week Caleb Williams goes on a field trip The secret environmentalism of Ole Miss football Y’all went and did it. You made Georgia resort to Brock Bowers. Are you happy now. Are you For better or worse, it’s the one week of the year where we have to let Spencer and Ryan talk about Florida. This continues for several minutes. Do not be alarmed How the Michigan-Nebraska score is actually worse than it looks A new bit of podcast business Oklahoma: more than ok?? It’s time to talk to your family about 5-0 Louisville Other storylines far too numerous to list here! Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year ago, Draymond Green detonated the Golden State Warriors dynasty with a single punch at practice that left a million takes in its wake. Now, Oscar-winning filmmaker Ezra Edelman has an explosive "tip" — the insult you can't hear in TMZ's viral video — to test the bounds of Pablo's journalistic ethics... and set off the sports-media screaming machine all over again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked for it... Amin & Charlotte react to the online backlash surrounding Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report's look at the "messy divorce" between Portland and Lillard. If that wasn't enough, look out BING BONG nation... could the Knicks use a little Magic (Johnson)? Amin and Charlotte discuss Magic Johnson's recent comments about the Knicks being the only other team he'd want to have an ownership stake in besides the Lakers. Then, after all the uproar and drama to end the week, you know what we all really need? Oh, yes, it's everyone's favorite Friday segment... HYPE ME UP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and Darth Cornpuzzle have received a very important message from Leia Organa, so important that she couldn't deliver it herself. Meanwhile on Peridea, Thrawn anticipates the arrival of Ahsoka Tano and is quite pleased with the fact that he bought enough time to finish loading his precious cargo. Baylan abandons his apprentice Shin Hati because his path lies in another direction, while Sabine maybe, possibly displays some inklings of force sensitivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike are joined by television writer and executive producer Justin Halpern to talk about what the heck happened with the San Diego Padres in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy, Stugotz and Mikey react the the Ney York Mets' grounds crew latest round of shenanigans last night against the Marlins. Tim Kurkjian joins the show to calm Billy down and to preview a wild final weekend in the MLB regular season and looks ahead to the first round of the MLB playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get yourself a Horse Hockey! tee here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘final weekend’ as in Friday as in Saturday as in Sunday as in the regular season in MLB is about to be over! So much is still on the line! Will the Marlins have to play a half-inning on Monday!? Did the Cubs implosion continue? Who wins the AL West? Who makes the AL Wild Card!? (12:30) The Baltimore Orioles have won 100 games. The Baltimore Orioles have won the AL East. The Baltimore Orioles have finished with the best record in the American League. (17:20) Angel Hernandez is at it again. Because of course. (21:10) Curt Schilling violated clubhouse rules. Curt Schilling violated Tim Wakefield’s trust. (30:00) Review: Grand Tourismo. (33:45) A story was released about Damian Lillard and his fallout with the Portland Trail Blazers. What happened? Tanking accusations. Bad ones. (39:35) Inter Miami is raising prices. We knew that would happen. How much they raised them is the bigger deal. (43:45) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've never seen a club flame its own star player like what Napoli did to Victor Osimhen on Tik Tok, so we invited CBS Sports' Serie A expert, Christine Cupo, on the show to break down the madness!  Why would Napoli roast its best player on Tik Tok? WHY?!?! Christian and Christine take a look at the wild video that sent Osimhen over the edge and ask what possible reason the team's social media page could've had for posting it. We also discuss Houston Dynamo's dominant US Open Cup win over Inter Miami, give our opinions on Seattle Sounders' re-branding, and shout out NWSL star, Carson Pickett, for her hilarious Twitter commentary. Would you leave Napoli if you were Victor Osimhen? Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the streets of Miami are flooded with the tears of Heat fans, Milwaukee and Giannis rejoice in landing Damian Lillard... but what's the future look like for Jrue Holiday and DeAndre Ayton if they're now stuck in Portland? How does Jusuf Nurkic impact and improve the Suns chances right away? In other words, Amin and Charlotte look at how Lillard and Giannis got what they wanted, while Portland continues to win in the what-the-hell-were-they-thinking competition. Plus, Amin and Charlotte look to the ultimate NBA expansion team destination... Mars! Once again, it's time to explore the never-ending blackhole that is NBA Reddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Verstappen returns to form at the Japanese GP while George Russell endures his Daffy Duck race. Logan Sergeant gets demoted, the return of The Best Bloke Award, kissing cars and the future of Sergio Perez on the grid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it feel like to watch football at an NFL head coach's house? Should you really be posting photos of your kid? And... all praise to the scammers? Also: ghost takes, flying slices of cheese, swampa$$ as a resting state, and what happens to the food on reality shows. PTFO-approved reading: If I Embarrass My Baby on TikTok, Will He Stay My Baby Forever? (Amanda Hess) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/25/arts/babies-cheese-eggs-tiktok.html Gen Z Falls for Online Scams More Than Their Boomer Grandparents Do (A.W. Ohlheiser) https://www.vox.com/technology/23882304/gen-z-vs-boomers-scams-hacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a very special Montgomery & Co., we have the very first Black woman to become a billionaire. The founder of BET, Sheila Johnson. She chats with Renee about her life, how she built BET, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter are finding ways to bet on the World Series when the MLB playoffs are so ..random. The Underdog Underdog contest is back for Week 4 of the NFL and everyone is trying to bounce back after a disastrous week 3 across the board. Plus, how you should bet on The Ryder Cup ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FINALLY... there's breaking news in the NBA and Damian Lillard is going to... NOT Miami. Are you looking for Amin and Charlotte's reaction to Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks? Well, the trade happened too late in the day, and it's not included. BUT we did add a nice ticker announcing the news to scroll throughout the episode... AND we added Amin's instant reaction he did on @LeBatardShow as a bonus at the tail end of the episode. It's Wednesday, which means a fresh WORD COUNT WEDNESDAY for you sandwiched between Mike Dunleavy Jr. reacting to the NBA's new apron penalties, advice for Chris Paul, and then the bonus trade reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can talk to Samson here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘tarp’ as in rain as in rain delay as in groundscrew as in the Mets and Marlins game was postponed after hours of talking about the field. The Marlins are furious. What happened? How could this happen? (10:15) Josh Harris opens up to ESPN about why he needed to own the Washington Commanders. He is on a quest. He now has 4 Infinity Stones of franchises. (19:40) Colin Kaepernick wrote a letter to the Jets. It was released by J. Cole. What did the letter say? Will the Jets give him a chance? (32:35) Review: Theater Camp. (36:00) Is Damian Lillard getting traded? We’re going into Month 4 of this. Now the Raptors are the favorites? What happened to the Heat? Is he going to stay a Blazer? (42:35) NPPOD. (44:55) Time to talk Swifties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES  A great deal of NFL content, the existence of which can obviously be blamed on it being Florida-Kentucky week It's time for another incidence of Spencer Hall, Naturalist We break down some film! Jason walks us through some everyday threat assessment Ryan lays a trap We uncover the female corollary to dudes and the Roman Empire The two genders of situational awareness Holly learns Metal Gear The crew does some heavy terraforming Fondly remembering some former sponsors A little Week 4 schedule review, as a treat A scavenger hunt for our bunny-boilers out there Setting up Dan Lanning's next elderly celebrity feuds Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dwyane Wade has started a campaign to tell every other superstar player that they were the reason he called and asked LeBron to take his talents to South Beach. The Warriors finally solved their depth issues... By bringing in renowned bleeping tough guy Rodney McGruder instead of Juan Toscano Anderson? Finally, limited fake Tim Bontemps Did His Own Research, surveying league insiders about who's gonna win the title, while Amin has some inconvenient insight into that investigation. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Denver Broncos crumble all around Russell Wilson, the superstar quarterback has never been more fascinating. Or more unknowable. But Nate Tice was Wilson’s backup, roommate, and occasional speechwriter at the University of Wisconsin. And to hear these college confessions — about a shirt-tucked, Timberlake-loving try-hard, who is possibly from outer space — is to finally understand the weirdest athlete on Planet Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love is in the air, no time for Dame! While Charlotte is more than happy to report on Marcus Smart's fairytale wedding over the weekend, Amin is eager to get into the latest trade proposals surrounding Damian Lillard. Headlines gets oddly competitive on Oddball this week and if that’s not enough, Amin and Charlotte kick it up a notch with BOLD OR SPICY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ya wannnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘aspiration’ as in hope as in expectations as in belief as in the Cincinnati Bengals want a Super Bowl. 2 seasons ago it was a Super Bowl loss. Last season was an AFC Championship loss. Now Joe Burrow has a calf injury and he doesn’t look good. Last night he struggled, but they won. How do teams handle these player injuries? (10:30) What are the Jets doing with Zach Wilson. He is bad. The team is losing. Saleh is doubling down. Joe Namath is fuming. (28:55) Review: Bank of Dave. (36:20) What is going on with the Padres? Everything we told would happen. (47:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expend4bles. We’re breaking down Last Tango in Paris with Scott Rogowsky. Adnan can’t wait for Killers of the Flower Moon. Winning Time canceled. Is the San Antonio Riverwalk overrated? Is there anything worse than your rideshare driver talking politics? Top 5 pig movies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The North London Derby might've finished in a 2-2 draw, but both Arsenal and Tottenham supporters have strong feelings about the match!  The Gunners and Spurs are both challenging for this year's Premier League title, so this edition of the NLD was particularly intense! Which fanbase should feel best about the result? Christian and noted Gooner, Alexis, ask what more Arsenal could've done to secure all three points and give Ange Postecoglou credit for starting well with his new-look Tottenham side. The guys also celebrate Everton's first win of the season, reminisce about Megan Rapinoe's USWNT career, and ask if Inter Miami can still reach the MLS playoffs. Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES  A live narration of Mack Brown's latest postgame energy vampire hug Bama returns to form by making sure nobody has any fun BoNix completes a pharmacist-alarming amount of consecutive passes! Ryan Day is going to fight a senior citizen and none of us are going to lift a finger to stop him In praise of Dan Lanning's particular brand of heat Not caring what happens to Florida State frees us up to enjoy watching Florida State Who's ready for Halloweendiana?? Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, every young player and fan wants to know what it's like to play in the NBA, but what Amin & Charlotte really want to know is how you top having a monkey as a pet... you SERIOUSLY won't believe the answer. Mike Miller, two-time NBA champion turned President and agent for LIFT Sports Management, joins Oddball to talk about how his 17 seasons have made him especially unique and understanding in what it takes to represent players in today's NBA like 2023’s Rookie of the Year, Paolo Banchero, and also reveals on Oddball why the Miller household is way cooler than any old zoo. Then, HYPE ME UP brings peace and positivity to the NBA in a way we all need right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and Darth Cornpuzzle have finally reached Peridea, discovering the origin of the Nightsisters of Dathomir, new creatures Howlers and Noti, and finally reuniting with the much sought after Thrawn and Ezra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're honored to have New Orleans Pelicans forward and Leeds United part-owner, Larry Nance Jr., return to The Cooligans!  When Larry Nance Jr. was last on the show two years ago, he told Christian and Alexis that he wanted to own a soccer team. And now, as a member of the Leeds United ownership group, he's finally accomplished that goal! The guys discuss Larry's role with the club and find out what it would take to secure prime seats in the Leeds ownership box. We also get his thoughts on the NBA mid-season tournament and Noah Lyle's comments about the NBA champions crowning themselves world champs. After the interview, Christian and Alexis recap a crazy first two days of Champions League action and finally talk about an insane story involving a former CF Montreal player. Let us know what you think of the episode in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Rumors" are the Knicks are getting Giannis?! This is getting ridiculous! Amin has had enough of clickbait culture and the so-called "reports" surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks. Then, Charlotte quizzes Amin on CBS Sports' rankings of the "Top 100 NBA Players" going into 2023-2024 before revealing a never-before-seen BET THE SHOW where Amin and Charlotte bet and WIN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ESPN host and ex-NFL union president explains why he's not worried about his eulogy, what happened to his candidacy for NFLPA executive director, and what he learned at Harvard Business School. Also: the milk check, the original MySpace, expensive mahogany, and more of Pablo's tortured metaphors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donate to the Michael J. Fox Foundation here and let's help find a cure for Parkinson's: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040 Today’s word of the day is ‘storied’ as in historic as in past time as in historic as in the Chicago Bears. What is happening with this team? Did Justin Fields call out his coaches did he not? Are the Bears leaving downtown or are they not? Did the defensive coordinator resign or did he not? What is happening!? (24:45) Something happened at the Patriots game over the weekend and a fan died. It could be from a fight with a rival fan. It may have been caused by health reasons. (36:15) Review: Virgin River Season 5. (37:40) James Dolan doesn’t like being an owner. Hates it. Despises it. His words! (44:40) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kashmir Hill joins us to discuss her new book "Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup's Quest to End Privacy as We Know It," and to scare us with the advances in facial recognition technology. Billy confuses Jason Bourne and Michael Bourn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., we talk about Black America's team, Coach Prime's Colorado Buffaloes, with Thursday Night Football analyst Michael Smith. Michael and Renee also gets into the start of the NFL season. Plus, Mark Watson, better known on YouTube as SoldierKnowsBest, joins us to talk about the new iPhone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Underdogs”, Co-hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are breaking down what’s going down in the Pac-12 conference. Then, the guys give their NFL Underdog picks to bet on in week 3 as a part of their “Underdog Underdog” contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a very special Oddball... just kidding, could you imagine? Charlotte and Amin react to the recent Marc Spears report that a new team has emerged in pursuit of Damian Lillard. and the “shrewd semantics” from Dame's recent podcast tour about potentially staying in Portland amid ongoing trade rumors. Also, it’s Word Count Wednesday! Amin and Charlotte decide if Jimmy Butler will be a Hall of Famer before the latest edition of Oddball goes down the rabbit hole of NBA Reddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Sainz wins the Singapore GP to much rejoicing, while the Formula One world wonders what happened to Red Bull this weekend. Also: a tough weekend for the best lad and the unraveling of a conspiracy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Ryan has found this show's equivalent to thinking about the Roman Empire. (Of course it revolves around Tampa.) Sure hope y'all weren't turning up expecting to hear us talk about anything except the terrible, hilarious continuing misadventures of the F-35! Holly mixes up Beaufort and Other Beaufort like nine times, she's very sorry, but not like "lost a fighter jet IN THE AIR" sorry Once again, that number is 843-963-3600 Important archaeological news from Buffalo! Our hosts compete to determine who has fallen from the greatest height, and discuss their thoughts on the way down Week 4's college football schedule is plumbed for entertainment Jason imports a vital lesson: College football famous isn't famous-famous! Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! 🌞 YOUR MONEY IS NOW OUR MONEY AND WE WILL USE IT TO BUY A BETTER FIGHTER JET 🌝 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wanna Talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘oblivious’ as in ignorant as in didn’t know it as in didn’t see it as in Sean McVay said he had no idea what the spread was in the Rams and 49ers game. What happened? Why is it important? (13:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Tampa Bay Rays new stadium. What are the big talking points from the team’s presser yesterday? (25:40) Review: The List (28:35) What’s going on with Mel Tucker and Michigan State? He’s going to get fired. Is he going to get paid? (39:40) NPPOD. (42:20) Merger Alert! It looks as if the XFL and USFL will be merging. Spring football! Will it ever work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An intrepid Twitter researcher @OtownNBA compiled a list of players that have racked up the most 'Bang!' calls by Mike Breen in the last decade. As the Damian Lillard saga drags on towards training camp, the Illuminati look back at the greatest September trades in history, including an NBA Finals loser bringing in a star that propelled them to a title. Then Tom Did His Own Research on which cities in the NBA had the highest and lowest participation rate by star players, meaning how likely they are to play when they come to town. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin is pampering himself and letting the latest NBA headlines wash over him including Luka Doncic's floating basketball tournament on a Slovenian lake, the Orlando Magic's retro throwback jersey, and the latest signings in the NBA-ish? Plus, BOLD or SPICY gets really heated and then Amin and Charlotte get into Joakim Noah officiating Derrick Rose's wedding to draft their fantasy NBA wedding reception party.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politicians don't want transgender people dominating girls' sports. But Ember Zelch just wanted to play softball, and nobody else seemed to mind. She was, after all, the ONLY trans girl officially even PLAYING girls' varsity sports in her ENTIRE state. Pablo travels to Ohio to learn why Ember fought for her right to love sports anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan talks to writer/director Brian Helgeland about his new film Finestkind. What’s it like working with Tommy Lee Jones? JFK. What’s Kevin Costner’s worst performance? Adnan’s Marty Scorsese update. Naked Lunch. Welcome to Tangier? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're honored to be joined by the hilarious comedian, KevOnStage, to discuss the potential health ramifications of being a Manchester United supporter!  There are few funnier social media personalities than our friend, KevOnStage, so you know we had to invite him on The Cooligans to wallow in his misery as a United fan! We hear about how Kev started rooting for the Red Devils, discuss United's horrific start to the Premier League campaign, and of course, commiserate about life as working comedians. Christian and Alexis also break down the Lionel Messi no-show against Atlanta United. This episode will have you laughing from beginning to end, so let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Ryan apologizes This is NOT the 17-3 game Alabama ordered! The rest of Week 3’s results, devoured in loving detail Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! 🌞 YOUR MONEY IS NOW OUR MONEY 🌝 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Underdogs are back with another "Dog Bite.” Rule changes were supposed to decrease the number of plays in college football, but not everything has worked according to plan — just look at Coach Prime and Colorado. Jordan & Peter dive into pace-of-play data to find a couple of weekend picks to help you win some money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looks like there's a few teams on the clock to get "Dame Time" but when and where will he end up? Amin & Charlotte pick apart the lame non-headlines surrounding Damian Lillard's future and why everyone is so anxious for any answer before key dates. Let's not get hung up in the negative and uncertainty, but where to turn to? You know the answer... HYPE ME UP! Oddball then puts LaMarcus Aldridge in the hot seat for the game sweeping the nation (according to Tom Haberstroh), "So You Think You Know Me?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and Darth Cornpuzzle clash over the effectiveness of this episode, just as the master and apprentice do with lightsabers on screen. Ahsoka experiences a Jedi Christmas Carol, revisiting her warn torn childhood and emerging from the waves of Seatos draped in a white shawl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys recap TNF and debate how much bonus money Jalen Hurts cost his running backs each year with his 1 yd TDs. (16:12) The star of MNF and Hard Knocks Xavier Gipson joins the guys to talk about his game winning punt return and to tell us how often he thinks about the goldfish Aaron Rodgers was holding. (25:22) Chris Simms is high...on Texas football. (42:06) Stu Ya Gotz. (47:57) Golic gets us ready for NFL Week 2. (1:01:15) Scott Schaefer, owner of Jack's American Pub in Milwaukee, discusses his Jets promo that almost backfired. (1:10:14) Top 10 pickleball player Ryan "SherBear" Sherry joins K-Funk and Gordie Gronkowski to pick games while Mojo closes on a house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Meadowlark Media grows, the shipping container is forced into an even smaller space for this edition of Mystery Crate. The crew hears all about Tony's European vacation and how much better America is than everywhere else. They also take place in a SNKRs Shock Drop together before Chris Cote takes the show where he always does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tensions are high at Manchester United as Jadon Sancho and Erik ten Hag have come to an impasse!  United just can't seem to escape the dysfunction! Reports are swirling that Sancho has been banished from first-team training by ten Hag, but how will their personal issues affect the Red Devils' Premier League campaign? Christian and Alexis discuss the latest news surrounding Old Trafford and ask who's really to blame for United's lack of recent success; the club or the players? The guys also give their biggest takeaways from the USMNT's friendlies, recap a truly strange day for the New England Revolution, and delve into a story involving sex while listening to soccer highlights. You won't want to miss this truly hilarious episode. Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma City's plans for a new $900 million arena will keep the Thunder in the city through at least 2050... what does that mean for NBA fans and the city itself? Amin and Charlotte look at the value in having teams in smaller markets and Amin makes a few demands of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in regards to future All-Star Weekend host cities. Then, Oddball gets Bold or Spicy questioning how long Jason Kidd will stay in Dallas, whether Zion Williamson is better off leaving New Orleans and vice versa, and what Pat Riley's legacy will be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PTFO SOURCES: The new Lando show isn't actually a show. Pablo hangs with the screenwriter and rapper to find out how real life inspired he and his brother Donald's award-winning art — and why they're not afraid of internet backlash. Also: evil fortune-tellers, jail baloney, Spider-Man Cartoon Maker, and Jim Carrey's Riddler. Hollywood! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's WNBA Playoff time and the 5th seeded Atlanta Dream will take on the 4th seeded Dallas Wings. We'll break down the playoff matchups and more when Dawn Montgomery joins the crew. Before we get to that, we have the Dream's public address announcer, CM the MC, to talk about how he gets the crowd hyped. Plus, Mojo Rawley of God Bless Football and TMZ Sports joins Renee to talk about the start of the NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Coach Prime Mania in the college football world! Deion Sanders and the University of Colorado have become the biggest story in the sport over the past few weeks, but what does that mean for your CFB betting strategy? Mike Golic Jr. joins Jordan and Peter to give his take on the new-look college football landscape and serve as the guest picker for week 2 of the Underdogs’ Underdogs contest. The guys end the show with a quick betting tip for the Rugby World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Chris Paul joined his "sworn enemy" Golden State Warriors this offseason, Draymond Green now tells ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk that he went from "I hated him" to "My goal is that we can help Chris Paul get his first championship." Amin & Charlotte dig into all the details and look ahead at what we should expect this season from this new-ish looking Warriors. Plus, what makes someone a good teammate in today's NBA and why do some players love Tom Thibodeau so much? You can count on those answers to come from today's WORD COUNT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES One thing you can’t ever do is give us a football player with a toothsome name We have a question for Kirby An update from the classroom of Professor “Plum” Surber 🎶 LOOKIN’ AT THE SCHEDULE TIME 🔂 Jason previews a desolate Week 3 Watch Grid We briefly and unfortunately remember who is coaching UAB now Spencer attempts a word problem with disastrous results Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We’re Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! 🌞CONSUME🌝 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedians Trae Crowder and Corey Ryan Forrester join the guys to discuss their new travel book "Round Here and Over Yonder: A Front-Porch Travel Guide." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The day after Novak Djokovic celebrated his 24th title and honored Kobe Bryant with a Mamba Forever shirt, Aaron Rodgers tore his achilles wearing the number 8. What is going on in NY? The league's competition committee is incorporating a new fine system to govern star player rest, however there are a plethora of exceptions, which we are calling the NBA Acceptable Rest Protocol. Team USA came up short of the bronze medal against Canada, so Tom Did His Own Research and put together 4 teams worth of players that could compete with Anthony Edwards and company. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin may be taking Team USA's loss to Canada even harder than them... why, oh, why did he antagonize Dillon Brooks so much! Charlotte and Amin struggle to get through the headlines from the weekend after the crushing results from the FIBA World Cup and question whether LeBron James and his assembling of the NBA's Avengers can save Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Oddball then welcomes seven-time NBA All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge to look at what's next for him after retiring for a second time, whether a call from a certain someone could get him to return again, and what his former Trailblazer teammate, Damian Lillard, is going through now as he looks to leave Portland like LaMarcus did for San Antonio and then Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We found the guy who kicked Mark Zuckerberg’s a$$ on viral video — and the trainers who might've tried to overturn the ref's decision. But did the most powerful unelected man in America really get choked unconscious? And how did Silicon Valley fall in love with Brazilian jiu-jitsu? PTFO correspondent Jay Caspian Kang reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘misery’ as in pain as in agony as in heartbreak as in Aaron Rodgers was injured 4 plays into his Jets debut. Horrifying. Team fears an achilles tear. But, hey, the Jets still won on a walk-off punt return TD in overtime! (16:20) Another day, another NBA player charged with domestic violence. Here we go again. (24:10) The Dodgers have scrubbed Julio Urías from the team. Locker gone. Murals gone. (29:45) NBA wants to fight against load management. First it was awards. Now it’s nationally televised games! (35:45) Review: Kim v. Kanye - The Divorce. (40:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if players comments impact MLB decisions when talking robot umps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan's longtime friend and Canadian sports television personality, Cabral "Cabbie" Richards joins the show. They're talking Le Batard show, Get on the Bus, sports docs, and much more. Bottoms. Adnan’s World Series dilemma. Parasite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The USMNT defeated Uzbekistan, 3-0 in Gregg Berhalter's return to the touchline, but was the victory actually impressive?  Many American soccer fans were disappointed to find out Gregg Berhalter would be returning as USMNT manager, and the first friendly of his second stint in charge didn't do much to mitigate their worries. Christian and Alexis react to the US' win and ask how Gio Reyna could've improved the team's performance. The guys also touch on Sergio Busquets' genius free kick, Luis Rubiales' interview with Piers Morgan, Bruce Arena's departure from the New England Revolution, and NC Courage's NWSL Challenge Cup triumph. Let us know what you think of this packed episode in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been 22 years since 9/11/2001. Let’s take some time to remember and reflect. Michigan State has suspended head football coach Mel Tucker amid a Title IX investigation into sexual assault and an inappropriate relationship with sexual assault advocate Brenda Tracy. What happened? Why did Michigan State wait so long to announce the suspension? What happens next? (18:45) Art Briles was on the field after the Oklahoma win. It never ends. (26:00) Review: Somebody, Somewhere. (30:50) Nationals owner Mark Lerner released a statement about the Stephen Strasburg canceled retirement ceremony. What did he have to say? Did he clean up the mess? (36:50) NPPOD. - Can Aaron Rodgers live up to the hype? Are the Jets more than just offseason talk? (40:00) Is Mike Trout going to get traded? He has a no-trade clause! (44:30) Mariners P George Kirby unloaded after a loss because he felt he didn’t want the ball anymore. What? A pitcher wanted to come out of a game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES It’s our first-ever non-emergent LOL BAMA LOST episode? Curious Clemson, that box score might be infected The gang meets a new presidential candidate Floating through the nebula of your mandatory Colorado opinion Assessing Daffy Duck as a physical threat Visit sunny preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, Team USA lost to Germany in the FIBA World Cup but what about Team Canada losing to Serbia too?! Not to point fingers, but can we somehow blame Dillon Brooks for both teams being eliminated? Let's get rid of that negative energy going into the weekend and no better way to do so than with Charlotte's favorite segment, HYPE ME UP! All you sad Sixers fans are really gonna need this one... Plus, the long-but-not-so-anticipated return of BET THE SHOW! Will the Oddball producers finally get to exact their revenge on Amin with some tempting bets? Well, well, wouldn't you like to know... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo investigates a story including, but not limited to, a Duke basketball champion, a World War II treasure hunt, an alleged con man, Bob Marley, Dan Snyder, and an attempt to make history by purchasing the Washington Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and Darth Cornpuzzle return to break down an action packed episode that reveals the show's true potential. Baylan Skoll reveals himself to be a formidable adversary, not only with the lightsaber but also with cunning banter and emotional manipulation of our heroes. The Eye of Sion has finally made the jump on the Pathway to Peridea, and Ahsoka discovers an old friend in an unlikely place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spencer and Jess discuss Max Verstappen's dominant season, a dirt bag's itinerary for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and a lawsuit winding its way through the European courts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of the first NFL weekend, the Shipping Container talks JFK conspiracy theories, growing up watching thrash, the way MTV shaped their lives, and how getting "mashed" can turn into a spiritual experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stars were out in LA to witness Lionel Messi take on LAFC, and the GOAT did not disappoint!  Celebrities at a soccer match, how did that happen? Messi has completely taken over the futbol scene in the United States, which has drawn the attention of stars like Selena Gomez and Tyga. Christian and Alexis discuss the massive attention Messi is bringing to MLS and ask how we can get more famous eyes on the USMNT. We also react to the latest news surrounding Mason Greenwood's move to Getafe, Jordan Henderson's comments in The Athletic, and mic'd up VAR sound from the Premier League. Let us know what you think of the episode in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The drama with James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers continues to spill out as new revelations and sources reveal the latest as detailed by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne; Amin & Charlotte take us through the biggest surprises and breakdown where it continues to go wrong in the Harden-Morey saga. Also, Amin and Charlotte turn to NBA Reddit to unleash yet another crazy conundrum: what two players fused together would make the most unstoppable player in NBA history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when the guy you played Madden against in high school… is actually *in* Madden? Why does the U.S. Open smell like weed? And who the hell is Pinkydoll? Also: huge calves, saucy shoes, and Dan Le Batard’s wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get your Horse Hockey! shirt here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘apple’ as as in two bites as in two chances as in Caleb Williams could skip the NFL draft. What? The reigning Heisman Trophy winner going back to school for another year? Could it happen? That’s what his father said! NGTH! (9:10) The Kansas City Chiefs have a problem. Where is Chris Jones? Star defensive tackle is holding out over a new deal. (17:35) Nick Bosa has gotten paid. Big money! (20:50) NFL predictions! (28:20) Review: Unknown - Cave of Bones. (33:40) The Marlins are facing big challenges in the wild card race. Sandy is hurt. Soler is hurt. But the team keeps winning. (36:10) Julio Urías has been placed on the Administrative Leave list. Same place as Wander Franco. The Dodgers also canceled a bobblehead night for Julio. (40:35) NPPOD. (44:00) Cheating in marathon running is at an all time high. And it doesn’t work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's always a party at Montgomery & Co. And when there's a party, you know there's dancing. The hype squad for the Atlanta Dream was revamped with the hiring of three choreographers, Cici Kelly, Victor Jackson, and Keith Wilder. We talk to all three of them. Plus, why aren't people dancing in the club anymore? The crew discusses this new found epidemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the best week of the year, the NFL has finally returned! The Underdogs are joined by The Action Network’s Chris Raybon to talk about their favorite NFL season props and pick some long-shot Super Bowl winners. Chris also takes part in the first edition of this season’s Underdogs’ Underdogs contest, where the guys predict which underdogs are most likely cover the spread in NFL Week 1. You won’t find better NFL betting info anywhere else! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when you thought Los Angeles was already full of leading (big) men, look who is joining LeBron James and Anthony Davis' for... the veteran minimum?! Amin breaks down how Christian Wood's signing with the Lakers might surprise you. Plus, NBA analyst and Basketball Illuminati's Tom Haberstroh joins Oddball to play a game with Isaiah Thomas called, So You Think You Know Me? Then, it's Wednesday, which means you better get those hands up and ready because it's WORD COUNT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES - Cap'n Surber, our intrepid producer and Actual Clemson Enthusiast, has some things on his heart! - The return of "Duke Football? HELL YES, Duke Football!" for any and all possible meanings of "Duke Football" - A genuinely educational segment on new NCAA clock rule changes that sends Jason to the precipice of an emotional abyss - A genuine appeal to let the rankings breathe a little - Michigan's main character syndrome - Which host is a font of Gilmore Girls lore? The answer may surprise you! - Let's look at Week 2, and imagine the stakes-based horrors to come! - Visit sunny preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only Murders In The Building. Adnan is joined by his friend and MLB Network co-worker Scott Spinelli. After Hours. An expensive week for Adnan at the US Open, Back to the Future musical, and a Springsteen concert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andre Drummond makes a bold proclamation about his career and hall of fame status, so the Illumination digs into the numbers behind his claim. Despite a brief hitch in their giddyup against Lithuania, Team USA rolled Italy in the FIBA quarterfinals, and there might be a motivational factor hiding in plain sight. Finally, back at the end of May, we brought on a Truth Teller that connected the dots on Referee Eric Lewis' burner account. Lo and behold, three months later, he retired and vanished into the wind. What happened? Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Team USA pushes back the haters after a devastating loss, a couple of J.B.'s hanging out - J. Balvin & Jimmy Butler - plus, Zion Williamson's makeshift workout regimen? Sounds like we've got some Oddball Headlines from the weekend with special correspondent, JuJu Gotti. Then, things get a little BOLD OR SPICY when Amin and Charlotte decide if the Warriors would've won more titles if they kept Harrison Barnes rather than get Kevin Durant. Oh, yeah, we're starting off the week muy caliente, Oddballers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that before Donald Trump was president, he was Dan Le Batard’s alleged long-time viewer and first-time caller? Pablo debuts his show on the third rail by confronting Dan — for the first time — with their company’s missing vault of interviews featuring Donald from Queens. And these tapes are as prophetic (cough cough pee tape cough) as they are humiliating. Journalism! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're so happy to have Nashville SC forward and good friend of the program, Fafa Picault, join the show for a hilarious interview!  Fafa Picault and Nashville SC are absolutely flying right now! They're firmly entrenched in the MLS eastern conference playoff picture and just barely missed out on some early-season silverware against Messi and Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup Final. Christian and Alexis talk to Fafa about squaring off against the GOAT twice in two weeks and learn the proper etiquette for trading jerseys with an opponent. We also hear about Fafa's time with the Haitian national team at the Gold Cup and get an update on his cats, Dolce and Gabbana. Let us know what your favorite part of the interview is in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘domination’ as in the Atlanta Braves as in the Los Angeles Dodgers as in Ronald Acuña and the Braves took 3 of 4 from Mookie Betts and the Dodgers. Was this an NLCS preview? Are the Braves just too good? (11:35) Deion Sanders is in the prime time. Colorado with a major upset alert in Sanders debut. His son played phenomenal. Set records. How did Colorado pay for Deion? (23:20) Review: Past Lives. (27:40) We have another Oakland update. It never stops. This time Oakland mayor Sheng Thao has taken the gloves off against Athletics owner John Fisher. (36:35) NPPOD. (39:40) The pitch clock is here to stay in the postseason. Players didn’t want it. But MLB does. (45:40) The Baltimore Orioles made a late waiver claim from the Marlins for a player who was good for them in the past. He cannot pitch in the postseason… so why do it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and Darth Cornpuzzle guide you through a breezy episode that featured some jedi training, a senatorial conference call and a dogfight over Seatos in an episode heavily reminiscent of A New Hope. They also address the disparity between the experienced an inexperienced when it comes to understanding the show, the severity of lightsaber wounds, and Amin translates the starmap from the credits. Finally, there is some heavy theorizing about the identity of one of the masked characters in the show, and what that reveal could portend for the series and future of the Star Wars Galaxy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Giannis play his entire career in Milwaukee or will they struggle to compete for another championship and cement his legacy as an All-Time great? Amin & Charlotte look at what the Bucks are actively doing to make Giannis happy, how limited their options may be in the near future, and imagine where Giannis could end up if he decides to leave Milwaukee. Then, as we roll into the holiday weekend, we could all use a little... HYPE ME UP! Amin and Charlotte have got both Daryl Morey AND James Harden ready for that (very likely) impending exit-interview in Philly... Plus, Oddball continues the conversation with Isaiah Thomas to discuss his favorite team, most frustrating moments, and finally puts an end to the rumors behind his namesake... Pistons' fans may want to cover their ears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shipping Container ends the week by discussing whether or not it's worth it for Jeremy to finish watching "The Bear" as the moment has passed and he has no one to discuss it with. Also, the crew wonders how Crocs became a thing, Fuentes gives potentially the whitest Top 5 of all-time, and everyone is shocked to learn Chris Cote has never had heartburn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The UCL draw is finally complete and the Cooligans are here to break down all the biggest matchups in Europe's top footballing competition!  Today's biggest story in European football is obviously the beginning of the 2023/24 Champions League campaign, which is shaping up to be the best in the tournament's history! Christian and Alexis predict who will advance from each group and pay special attention to Group F, which will almost certainly be the group of death. We also touch on Messi and Inter Miami's draw with Nashville SC, discuss the USMNT's latest roster announcement, and react to the latest news surrounding the Luis Rubiales scandal. Let us know who you think will win the Champions League in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big day for Oddball. Mo Dakhil is back to discuss the FiBA World Cup! Then 2x NBA All-Star and more importantly Charlotte's other favorite Boston Celtic, Isaiah Thomas, joins the show. Isaiah talks with Charlotte and Amin about his time with the Celtics, playing through his hip injury, what it felt like to be traded, and more. Isaiah also discusses his status as a free agent and what the ideal situation would be for him in the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For everyone asking about the Wait to Sees, Movie Reviews, and David's Top 100: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jl_qRYCA04IqNp-pmcfGQoaF6rA_7f4RigR1ZPY7dQo/edit?usp=sharing Today’s word of the day is ‘it’s not personal’ as in business as in Pete Alonso as in the New York Mets are having a season to forget. What now? Pete Alonso was called “toxic” but the Mets say that’s BS! What about a trade? It can happen. (13:20) Another bad update with Wander Franco. Another complaint filed against him. (24:20) Review: John Wick 4. (29:30) Barstool Sports has entered the layoffs world. Reportedly 25% of the company has to be cut. This is on the heels of the break up with PENN Entertainment. (36:50) NPPOD. Braves vs Dodgers alert! Betts and Freeman vs Acuña and Olson! (41:00) The Indianapolis Colts have entered the dysfunction market. Welcome! Danny Snyder is gone. Jim Irsay is at the plate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, The Underdogs are picking their favorite NFL teams to hit the over/under season win totals. Then, the guys let you know which wide receivers are due for a bounce-back this season, and who’s looking like a smart, last-minute fantasy draft pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oliver Franklin- Wallis discusses the global waste crisis and his latest book Wasteland: The Secret World of Waste and the Urgent Search for a Cleaner Future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the WNBA postseason looming, it's all about the playoff push here on Montgomery & Co. Renee talks to Dream Forward Laeticia Amihere about her college days and playstyle. We catch up with Head Coach Tanisha Wright. Plus, hurricanes, trials, and fans gone wild, oh my! The crew discusses the week’s trending topics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Simmons says he's "locked in" and ready to "dominate" the upcoming season... Amin & Charlotte *maybe* have a few words about that. Plus, if you're not ready to count on Ben Simmons quite yet, you can count on Oddball to deliver you WORD COUNT! Then, NBA reporter and betting expert, Jena Garcia, joins to discuss the favorites, dark horses, and disappointments from the FIBA Basketball World Cup so far and who to look out for in the final rounds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notes - IT'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK - IT'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK - IT'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK - IT'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK - IT'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK - Visit sunny preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan attends a personal screening for The Equalizer 3, and then talks to the director Antoine Fuqua. What do you do when your car engine starts smoking? Does Stugotz have life figured out? Blue Beetle. Adnan reviews I, Tonya and we relive the time Margot Robbie joined Cinephile to discuss the film. The Salesman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul George has thrown his proverbial hat in the ring, so the Illuminati compares his Chucky Barkley impression to Kenan Thompson and Aries Spears. Sprinter Noah Lyles incites the wrath of the NBA comments section, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is the Kobe of Jordan, and Rudy Gobert takes accountability for France being eliminated from the FIBA World Cup. Tom Does His Own Research on last year's Ref Score, which teams were assigned the most experienced referees and predicts which team jump up for in the upcoming season. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greece has been eliminated from the FIBA World Cup... they're gonna need a bigger Antetokounmpo. Amin & Charlotte take a look at the headlines from the FIBA World Cup including France's early departure, Luka Doncic's reaction to North Korea launching a missile, and also check in on Nikola Jokic's never-ending championship celebration. Plus, grab some water and clutch your pearls, it's about to get BOLD OR SPICY! Even Amin & Charlotte are sweating over the VERY SPICY take of whether Joel Embiid might be happy to have Ben Simmons and James Harden as scapegoats for his underachieving... watch how they react and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cooligans are back for our first episode after the Women's World Cup and there's A LOT to talk about in the footballing world!  The Premier League is off to a flying start and Liverpool are looking dangerous! Christian and Alexis dive into the Reds' miraculous ten-man victory over Newcastle and ask if the match will be a turning point in Darwin Nunez's career on Merseyside. The guys also discuss the horrible situation surrounding the Spanish Football Federation while wondering how it's possible that Luis Rubiales is still employed after forcibly kissing a player during the World Cup Final celebrations. The conversation also somehow leads us to the question, "Would your mom go on a hunger strike for you?", so you definitely won't want to miss that. We end the episode by recapping Leo Messi's first MLS victory over the weekend. Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can ask David questions here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘security’ as in metal detectors as in police as in cameras as in a shooting took place at a White Sox game. Or did it? Two fans in the outfield were struck by bullets. How? 1 died and several were injured during a shooting at an Oklahoma High School football game. WTF! What about in Jacksonville? A racist murdered 3 Black people. Unreal. (27:30) Review: Depp v. Heard. (31:10) What is the latest on the Milwaukee Brewers? No, not the win streak, but the stadium! (37:00) Oakland mayor Sheng Thao is readying a list of demands from MLB if the Athletics need to extend its lease at the Oakland Coliseum. (41:10) NPPOD. (43:50) What the heck is happening in Spain right now!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike introduce a new segment, talk (a little) about all 30 baseball teams and face the impossible to believe news that the Yankees are probably not coming back from this fiasco of a season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A "Baby Laker" is back and all glowed-up! D'Angelo Russell returns to Los Angeles but with a very different looking Lakers. Amin & Charlotte look at how D'Angelo's homecoming will go partnering up with rising star Austin Reaves and whether Reaves should be less than thrilled to find out what the San Antonio Spurs were reportedly offering for him to leave Los Angeles. Plus, with all the Harden drama in Philly, Joel Embiid is in need of something to lift his spirts... good thing Oddball has HYPE ME UP! Amin & Charlotte also hype up the idea of Zion Williamson possibly going to the Knicks and whether Las Vegas deserves and expansion team over Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘crestfallen’ as in despondent as in sad as depressing as in Shohei Ohtani has hurt his elbow again. Another UCL tear. Will he need Tommy John surgery again? How many millions will he lose out on now? Will he ever be the same? (17:20) John Fisher has finally spoken. He’s the owner of the Oakland Athletics. And he only sat down with a paper in Nevada. None in Oakland. Wonder why. (37:00) Review: How to Blow Up a Pipeline. (45:00) Baker Mayfield has some off the field distractions. $12M worth of them. (46:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Izzy Gutierrez returns to Mystery Crate to once again profess his love for the BK Original Chicken Sandwich. The crew then discusses Jeremy's favorite vegetable, trips to Orlando, and if Izzy's partner can jump out of a pool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and Darth Cornpuzzle get you up to speed on everything you need to know about the first two episodes of Ahsoka, discussing the major characters, the star map MacGuffin, and the lore of Nightsisters of Dathomir that will lead us on the Pathway to Peridea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know most of our focus has been fixated on the Women's World Cup for the past month, but there's been plenty of other incredible soccer being played right here in the US! The Cooligans are here to cover it. This episode features a compilation of segments about the inaugural Leagues Cup with a special focus on Lionel Messi's American soccer debut and a recap of the final with Christine Cupo of CBS Sports. It also has a replay of our hilarious interview with LAFC star, Carlos Vela, from back before Leagues Cup started, in which we discuss Messi's arrival in MLS, Carlos' excitement about playing in a tournament with Mexican teams, and LAFC's 2023 campaign. You won't want to miss this, let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not the possible court battle you want to see... Amin and Charlotte discuss the New York Knicks filing a lawsuit against the Toronto Raptors on allegations of a former employee disclosing proprietary information. Is this a normal thing that happens when people move to a new team? Amin weighs in on what it all mean going forward. After that we are back with your favorite game, BOLD or SPICY! Is LeBron still a top 10 player? Should the Phoenix Suns keep Deandre Ayton? Plus, well... you'll just have to watch (Shoutout to Lonzo Ball!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Mikey and Billy discuss whether or not they'd ever spill the beans in a time of desperation. Billy Walters joined the show to discuss his new book Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Underdogs co-host Peter Keating is joined by KC Joyner, the Football Scientist and contributor to The Athletic . It’s your round-by-round, position-by-position cheat sheet ahead of your fantasy football draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., we have a man that's known for more than just spreading positivity and awareness on his social media platforms, we have former hooper Rex Chapman on! He gets candid with MoCo about how he battled addiction, what it was like playing against Michael Jordan and the difference between the NBA of his era vs. today. Plus, the crew gets together to talk about what all-time concert they would want to go to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Journeymen! This week host Andrew Hawkins is joined by Atlanta movie star Juju Gotti and former teammate and 3x pro-bowler T.J. Ward. They discuss James Harden’s trade request, comedian Druski’s new sports agency, the easiest jobs in sports and so much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA may have given James Harden 100,000 reasons to complain but Oddball is here for it! Plus, writer Jeff Pearlman returns to talk about the incredible stories behind this season of HBO's "Winning Time" and what the Lakers future would be like without the Buss Family. And if it's Wednesday, there's one thing you can count on... Word Count! Amin & Charlotte dish on who their favorite players are in the league and try to explain why there's so much love for Paul George now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Jason’s Epcot citizenship is revealed How to celebrate Jim Harbaugh during his forthcoming suspension News about the Fullcast After Dark! Find out where and when it will be! Eventually! Genuinely exciting breaking news out of South Carolina YOUR bold predictions take center stage as we sail into Week 0 As always, visit sunny preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A former NBA social media employee took to Facebook to air his grievances and promote his new consulting business after asking how to log out of the official NBA account. The James Harden saga continues with a healthy hundred thousand dollar fine from the association, but DA Amin Elhassan takes the case to defend him in Illuminati Court. Finally, do the NY Knicks have a serious grievance with a former employee bringing alleged proprietary information to the Toronto Raptors and breaking the code, or are they just being dicks about it? Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Paul feels "sorry" for opponents, Anthony Edwards is "that guy", and Joel Embiid was cozying up to Knicks execs at his wedding? This is all too much... time to hit the headlines! Amin & Charlotte then bring on Jeff Pearlman, writer of "Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s", the basis of HBO’S "Winning Time", to breakdown the most surprising revelations from that era, the reaction from the Buss family, and the backlash from Lakers legends on their portrayal. Tune into Oddball tomorrow to hear the rest of Amin & Charlotte's conversation with Jeff Pearlman and watch HBO's "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" airing Sundays at 9PM ET/PT and available to stream on Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liar Liar. Will Jim Carrey ever make a comeback? Does Marty Scorsese know Adnan exists? Chris’ terrible Seth Rogen impression. "Winning Time" basketball producer Idan Ravin joins Adnan. Happy birthday Robert De Niro. Adnan gets a call from Bob Costas. RIP William Friedkin and Paul Reubens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and MIke talk about the new book WHY WE LOVE BASEBALL (come see Joe and Mike in Kansas City on September 8! Or in LA on September 12!), Taylor Swift and advice they’re offer to a team they care very much about, the New York Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  SPAIN HAVE WON THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP! La Roja's 1-0 victory over the Lionesses will go down in history, with Spain becoming the fifth nation to hoist the WWC and the second to win both the men's and women's version of the tournament. Christine Cupo of CBS Sports and Attacking Third is in with Christian to recap the final and analyze how the Spanish managed to outlast England. We also ask what Spain's players' problems with the FA mean for the legacy of their win, answer some listener questions about the Women's World Cup, and even touch on Leo Messi leading Inter Miami to Leagues Cup glory. Let us know what you thought of the 2023 Women's World Cup in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA schedule was released for the 2023-24 season and Amin and Charlotte discuss fan backlash, which teams should have more nationally televised games, and the matchups to be most excited for. Then, Oddball turns to NBA Reddit to decide whether the '94 NBA Finals would have been interrupted if Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls were playing during the OJ Simpson white Bronco chase rather than the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks. If that isn't enough, Amin and Charlotte give it everything they've got and more in another round of HYPE ME UP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you sensed a disturbance in the force, it's because Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle have returned to get you up to lightspeed on the history of Ahsoka Tano in anticipation of the live action limited series that premieres next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10,000 bottles of wine sold how fast?! Harden's saga is aging like a fine wine... and Amin & Charlotte are drinking it up! Plus, Oddball looks to NBA Reddit to debate how wild and uncomfortable James Harden could make training camp, how Kristaps Porzingis' injury hurts the Celtics, and on WORD COUNT, Amin and Charlotte decide which current head coach is the most underrated, what team will have the most drama this season, and the player that deserves a biopic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  It's the penultimate episode of The Cooligans Women's World Cup Daily, so there's only one thing left to do; preview the Final! Christian is joined again by Fox Sports' Doug McIntyre to look ahead to Sunday's matchup between England and Spain and forecast what will be the deciding factor in the 2023 WWC. Doug also analyzes Vlatko Andonovski's resignation from the USWNT and gives his take on who should replace him at the helm of the greatest women's national team on the planet. Let us know who you think will win Women's World Cup in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jordan and Peter are making their picks for college football’s biggest underdogs. Need a last-ditch effort to help your fantasy baseball team before the end of the season? They've got you covered. Plus, more World Cup news, but this time … basketball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Day 3 of what Amin dubbed as 'Hardenmagedden,' the ongoing saga between James Harden, Daryl Morey, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Who might win this game of chicken? Then it's Wednesday, and you know what that means... Word Count! We follow up a game of Word Count with another Oddball favorite, HYPE ME UP! Okay, well, it's Charlotte's favorite, at least... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  England's 3-1 win over Australia means the Lionesses will face Spain in the Women's World Cup Final! Christian is joined by Meg Linehan of The Athletic to break down the second semi-final and preview which nation will hoist the WWC trophy for the first time. We also take a deep dive on Meg's insightful article about the public reaction to the USWNT's early World Cup exit and discuss what it would mean for the Spanish FA if Spain were to win the tournament. Let us know who you think will win the Women's World Cup in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A crossover nobody asked for! Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme of The Smylie Show join Stupodity. Stugotz learns that Charlie has a child. Smylie discusses his move to media and the benefits of having a Natty Light deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Holly and Spencer fight a Greek god in real life … but which one?? Which program’s message board culture is the most preternaturally chill heading into the season? Workshopping the concept of “rollover crimes” Ryan, like the SAW puppet but handsomer, introduces a new game that ends in a thrilling cliffhanger Holly offers some exclusive housekeeping tips Jason poses one of the great philosophical questions of our time (what is the most pointless decaffeinated beverage?), which sets the team down a dark path As always, visit sunny preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rocky IV. What’s the worst officiating in sports movie history? Chris on his weekend in Nashville. What’s with all the bike bars?! Adnan talks to Michael Cera and director Dustin Guy Defa about their new film, The Adults. Stugotz shamelessly asks Adnan for phone numbers. New Cinephile segment: Great actor or just weird? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. The rare Seth Rogen miss? Adnan hates talking on the phone. Cinephile requested Michael Oher before he was in the news. Chris is out on conservatorships. Movies that are so bad they are good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyrie Irving is back in a big way, driving content on all segments of this show, and revealing his sworn fealty to a lord by wearing a certain number. Amin reports back from his experience at the Hall of Fame induction this past weekend, and tries to share credit with Curt Gowdy Media Award winner Marc Spears. James Harden broke the code on his dissatisfaction with the 76ers by calling Daryl Morey a liar, so we decode what Daryl was lying about and where this situation is headed. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing to see here, folks... everyone in the NBA is really happy about the team they're playing for and a big fan of all of the GMs. Wouldn't that be nice? Amin & Charlotte take a look at the headlines from the NBA over the weekend. Amin also shares his favorite moments from attending the Naismith Hall of Fame ceremony, the celebs and things you didn't see from the broadcast, and reveals the crazy unheard story behind that one Popovich joke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   We're joined by a fellow Meadowlarker to discuss the Women's World Cup semi-finals! Jessica Smetana of LeBatard Show and countless other fantastic podcasts fills in for Alexis to break down Tuesday's incredible matchup between Spain and Sweden, or at least the last 10 minutes of it. She and Christian also look back at La Roja's run to the WWC final and ask if their problems with the Spanish FA might have galvanized the players. Finally, we get Jess' thoughts on the USWNT and predict the outcome of the second semi-final between England and Australia. Let us know who you think will meet Spain in the World Cup final in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   We're down to the final four teams in the 2023 Women's World Cup and we have a very special guest filling in for Alexis! Star of the NWSL's North Carolina Courage and the USYNT, Brianna Pinto, is here to recap the WWC quarter-finals. She and Christian analyze Australia-France and England-Colombia and discuss which nation they'll be supporting throughout the rest of the tournament. We also get Brianna's take on the USWNT's performance and hear about her experiences playing against the World Cup's biggest names! Let us know which teams you think will meet in the WWC final in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't have to be a Dallas Mavericks fan to know you can't diss or debate Dirk's greatness... but Amin & Charlotte can still compete to see who can honor the highest scoring European player of all time better! (Go watch on Oddball's YouTube channel, @OddballHoops) To give "The Germanator" the appreciation he deserves as he's inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame this weekend, Oddball turns to diehard Dirk fan and producer of "The Old Man & The Three Podcast with J.J. Reddick", Jason Gallagher, to share his favorite moments (and a few of the most soul-crushing) over Dirk's two decades in the NBA . If that wasn't enough, there's also time for some Word Count! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   We're honored to have OL Reign assistant coach and former Gotham FC manager, Scott Parkinson, fill in for Alexis! He's here to discuss all things Women's World Cup and more, including the day's incredible games between Spain-Netherlands and Sweden-Japan. We also take a deep dive into the USWNT's WWC tactical failures, get an update on OL Reign's NWSL campaign, and give Scott and Christian a few minutes to commiserate as miserable Everton fans. Let us know what you think of Scott's analysis in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shipping Container unwinds from the week that was with special guest Amin Elhassan. Jeremy makes everyone feel old by discussing how the youths talk, Amin says he can't understand English people, Mike Fuentes gives us his Top 5 pastas with major disagreement from Jess, and Lucy teaches us things we never wanted to know about Scott Frost. Plus, Mike offers up his old garbage for a new project: Mystery Shirts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget the Alamo, San Antonio will always remember the tough duo of Tony Parker and Coach Gregg Popovich. Oddball honors the San Antonio Spurs latest pair of Hall of Fame inductees with former Spurs Video Coordinator and the NBA's Mo Dakhil, to talk about Tony Parker's odds-defying 18-year career that netted four championships, multiple franchise records and helped build a legacy and love-hate partnership with Gregg Popovich that would lead to Pop becoming the winningest coach in NBA history. Oh, and in case any of you want to claim the Spurs are still boring... Amin & Charlotte will convince you otherwise, with some Hype Me Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   The Cooligans are back to get you ready for the Women's World Cup quarter-finals! Christian and Alexis preview every game and choose which QF matchup will be our favorite, while also breaking down which nation has the most difficult path to the finals. We end the show by giving our thoughts on Doug McIntyre's list of 10 candidates to be the next USWNT manager. Let us know who you think will advance to the semis in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating debate their early underdog picks for the Heisman Trophy race, and they break down the analytics on just how important the O-line is for an NFL team’s success. Plus, should people be allowed to bet on Little League? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., Renee sits down with Naz Hillmon as she enters her second year in the WNBA. Plus, Under Armour’s Trey Evans, talks about the UA Next Elite 24, featuring the best high school basketball prospects in the country. We’re also joined by Elite 24 athletes, Zamareya Jones and Jaloni Cambridge. The crew gets into the “Montgomery Sweet Tea Party,” aka “The Bama Brawl,” aka “Fade in the Water,” the list goes on, we talk about the Montgomery Brawl. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heat Culture... be kind to Amin & Charlotte, please. Oddball continues this week's tributes to the inductees of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 with the Miami Heat's all-time scoring leader, Dwyane Wade. Legendary Miami Heat sideline reporter, Jason Jackson, visits the studio to share his favorite moments and stories over the years covering Dwyane Wade. Plus, it may be Wade Wednesday but it's still Word Count Wednesday too and this one is one word - WONDERFUL. Too much alliteration in this description, huh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy bought a calendar and is immediately stressed. Ron Cey joins the show to help the guys decide their all-time Dodgers roster, talk new stats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES The gang assembles in front of the Shutdown Fullboard with erudite guest Charles “Ugarles” Star to do what we all do best: Thoroughly researched X&O breakdowns Breakdowns of what? Mind your own business Speaking of minding your own business: An appreciative Zaprudering of strength and conditioning levels on display during the recent bout of Montgomery Pontoon Fugue A brief and uneventful visit to Ron Desantis’s WikiFeet page Big podcast business week! Introducing Shutdown Fullbooks, Buried Treasure, and We’re Not All Like This As always, visit sunny preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom has started a new Substack, The Finder, and we want you to find out why. Kevin Garnett is wondering where the all the mid level bread is located, so we head to the Illuminati bakery to prove that there's a lot more out there than you might think. Paolo Banchero is suiting for Team USA in this FIBA World Cup, and Amin unveils the truth of why he left Italy's national team behind in a quite inconvenient fashion. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ah, a weekend full of breakups (James Harden & Daryl Morey), Rudy Gobert loses his three-point virginity, and Dick pics? Wait, what's happening? Amin & Charlotte get into all the latest headlines from the NBA. Then, Oddball salutes Pau Gasol's career as one of the inductees of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   The 2023 Women's World Cup quarter-finals are set! Colombia and France secured the final spots in the QF with wins over Jamaica and Morocco, ending two of the most improbable and exciting runs in WWC history. Christian and Alexis give their thoughts on Tuesday's games and go back in time to analyze Australia's 2-0 victory over Denmark. Can any of the past few days' winners make a run to the final, and which of them is most likely to win the tournament? Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   We're super excited to have Fox Sports' Melissa Ortiz join the show from Sydney! She's here to share her thoughts on Colombia's incredible run to the knockout stages and discuss her viral reaction to their last-minute victory over Germany. We also analyze the Women's World Cup as a whole, get some behind-the-scenes stories from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami introduction, and share our thoughts on the England-Nigeria match. Let us know your favorite part of the interview in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   We are sad and angry at the metric system! It's the end of the road for the USWNT at the 2023 Women's World Cup after being eliminated by Sweden on penalty kicks by only a millimeter. Christian and Alexis give a full tactical break down of what went wrong for the United States and debate what Vlatko Andonovski should've done differently throughout the tournament. We also discuss if the loss will be a watershed moment for the USWNT and ask what must be done to return to the top of women's international soccer. Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   The Women's World Cup Round of 16 has begun, and Spain and Japan are looking absolutely dominant! La Roja dismantled Switzerland, 5-1, and were able to overcome a hilarious own goal, while the Japanese continued their counter-attacking brilliance in a 3-1 victory over Norway. Can anyone, even the USWNT, stop these two teams? Christian and Alexis give their thoughts on the day's early matches and discuss their new WWC favorites. Let us know who you think will win the tournament in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin & Charlotte react to the news that the Orlando Magic made a political donation and discuss whether fans should be worried their team might be next... Plus, it must be Friday because Oddball is getting Bold or Spicy AND Hype Me Up! Ooh, you're all so lucky... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   The 2023 Women's World Cup has gone completely insane and Jordan Angeli of @attackingthird is here to talk about it! Germany failed to qualify for the knockout stages for the first time in their history following a 1-1 draw with South Korea, meaning Morocco is through to the Round of 16 in their first WWC appearance. Christian and Jordan break down all the craziness from Thursday's matches before previewing the USWNT's clash with Sweden. Let us know who you think will advance to the WWC quarterfinals in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you imagine Kawhi Leonard, Ja Morant, and Kevin Durant playing in a league overseas? Amin & Charlotte think about the rising possibility for star athletes to be persuaded to play outside of the biggest league for an even bigger payday. Amin & Charlotte then bet on whether anyone else over at Meadowlark Media will actually watch an entire Detroit Pistons game this upcoming season on another Bet The Show. Plus, the latest and wildest ideas from NBA Reddit including which NBA team has the WORST name... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are breaking down team USA's lackluster performance in the group stage of The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. So who’s the favorite to win the tournament now and what underdogs should you bet on? Plus, the guys let you know which MLB team had the best trade deadline moves, and Peter has a new WNBA favorite! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., it's a family affair in the Jeter household. Sharlee Jeter, sister of Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, and President of Turn 2 Foundation joins the show to talk about the upcoming Jeter’s Leaders Leadership Summit. WBB insider B Terrell, comes on to chop it with Renee and of course we talk WNBA fashion. Plus, Nicole and Renee bring back ‘Make it Make Sense.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Those newly unveiled Phoenix Suns' jerseys are... nice try, we're saving it for the show! Amin & Charlotte take us through some of their favorite NBA jerseys over the years... and a few of the worst. It's also Wednesday, so you know what that means... oh, you don't? Well, it's Word Count! Also, the producers force Amin & Charlotte to play a new segment they're gonna love (because that's the whole point of it) called, Hype Me Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! It's a bittersweet episode of the Cooligans Women's World Cup Daily! Christian and Alexis are pumped to celebrate the Reggae Girlz advancing to the Round of 16 in their first WWC appearance, but know they have to say goodbye to Marta, one of the greatest players to ever grace a futbol pitch. We break down the 0-0 draw that ended Marta's legendary career and discuss Wednesday's other biggest matches. The guys also touch on Carli Lloyd clarifying her statement about the USWNT's celebration. Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Ryan puts Spencer in the cold cold ground inside the 3-minute mark Too hot in Miami for this much fleece, John Ruiz! Let’s Remember Some Schools The Pac-12 Could’ve Had How far will the Big Ten’s historical fightiness go? Visit sunny preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Edwards is changing his jersey number, causing us to dip back into our numerology bag of tricks to interpret the significance. Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson are out while Doc Rivers and Doris Burke are in as ESPN shakes up their NBA Finals commentator team. Admiral of the IllumiNavy and Economics Professor Scott Kaplan joins the show to discuss his paper discussing 'The Distributional Impact of Maximum- and Minimum-Level Contracts on Player Compensation' Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Hodges joins the show fresh off of his win at the 3M Open. Stugotz makes Lee an offer hoping that it will lead to Nick Saban joining the show. Billy and Mikey try to come up with the perfect strategy when someone says, "nice to meet you," after meeting you several times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Mike and Joe's Annual Meadowlark Media PosCast Annual Special Trade Deadline Spectacular ... what else needs to be said? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harden to the Clippers? Dr. J throws shade on Durant and that NBA memo to all 30 teams about Dame's trade request? TLDR. Amin & Charlotte take a crack at the NBA headlines from the weekend. Oh, and don't worry, Thanasis is back with the Bucks and there's still time for NBA Reddit. Later on, Oddball welcomes Rob Ford and Christopher Dillon, the directors and producers of GOLIATH, a three-part documentary series examining the historic life, career and impact of Wilt Chamberlain. GOLIATH is now available on demand and on streaming platforms for Paramount+ and SHOWTIME subscribers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   For the first time in a long time, the USWNT is no longer the favorite to win the Women's World Cup! The Americans were extremely disappointing in their scoreless draw against Portugal, so you know Christian and Alexis have something to say. The guys break down the team's performance and ask yet again, what the hell was Vlatko Andonovski thinking? Let us know what you think went wrong for the USWNT in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hangover. There are 19 movie theaters in the country where you can properly watch Oppenheimer. Fraudulent birthday wishes. George and Tammy. Is Michael Shannon a great actor or just odd? Can Adnan get rid of Twitter? Chris’ atrocious text etiquette. Adnan’s least favorite type of music. Chris’ limited fake Michael Shannon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   Many fans were expecting Japan vs. Spain to be one of the best matches of the Women's World Cup group stage, but no one could have predicted how it would turn out! Christian and Alexis break down Japan's 4-0 drubbing of La Roja and ask if the result should change the betting odds for the rest of the tournament. We also debate which of these two sides will pose a bigger threat to the USWNT before previewing their must-win clash with Portugal. Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Oddball introduce you to Charlotte CC, the NBA's new private eye. Charlotte CC opens a case to investigate whether or not Joel Embiid invited his teammate James Harden to his wedding and teaches Amin what it means to be an investigative journalist. Also, Bold or Spicy returns, and we debate whether or not Joel Embiid's game is boring to watch, if Wembanyama will be an NBA All-Star this year, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz and Mikey A are joined by former long time SportsCenter anchor and fellow Dead Head, Neil Everett to talk about his departure from the WWL and his love for the Gratful Dead. Plus, top 5 SC anchors of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Kevin Durant the Moses of Weed in the NBA? Did he REALLY convince Adam Silver to change the NBA's policy on marijuana? Amin & Charlotte decide whether the Miami Heat will make the playoffs again this season, whether the Nuggets will repeat, and more on everyone's favorite most-hated segment, BET THE SHOW! Plus, Amin & Charlotte share their review of the Apple TV+ documentary, "Stephen Curry: Underrated". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating break down the NFL’s biggest underdogs right now: running backs! They also make their predictions for MLB’s fast-approaching trade deadline. And did you know you can already bet on Barbie to win the Oscar for Best Picture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Montgomery & Co. is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MOCO and get on your way to being your best self. This week on Montgomery & Co., Renee and Atlanta Dream Rookie guard Haley Jones have a conversation about life off the court and adjusting from college to the pros. Plus, we have the creator of Apple TV’s Swagger, Reggie Bythewood, who discusses season 2 of the KD-inspired series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, is Jaylen Brown gonna be a Celtic for life or is the richest contract in NBA history - five-years, $304 million - just the latest case of meaningless max contracts? Also, NBA's Mo Dakhil is back on Oddball to analyze key performances and takeaways from Summer League going into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Did you know there’s a theme song that upsets nearby dogs more than the Casio Dog one? Right, so it’s this one Ryan does some cross-pond anthropology and spots a legendary creature Todd plays the hero! Hello, Todd! Spencer discovers “The Most Hooters Death Possible” How basic knowledge of Gronk can help you meet new friends abroad Awww, Harburgers Jason has prepared some Sober Michigan Discipline Content The team practices Bryan VanGorder awareness The team offers up great Barbenheimer moments in history We implore you to visit sunny preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the doldrums of the summer, we turn back the clock in an interview with the legendary heckler Robin Ficker, although he objects to that term. Way back on January 25th, in our 'Stan Spittin' episode, we discussed the legacy of the Washington Bullets fan who stood toe to toe with Michael Jordan from his seat behind the visitor's bench. Now the 80 year old Maryland resident joins us on the podcast to share his therapeutic methods, the one player that was immune to his efforts and how David Stern targeted him personally. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin and Charlotte go through some of the weirdest and wildest NBA headlines from the weekend. Michigan State legend and NBA Dunk Champion Jason Richardson reconnects with Amin about the Suns team that should've won and shares with Charlotte what it was like playing with Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia in high school and at Michigan State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hungarian Grand Prix: Verstappen wins, McLaren's in, Alpine spins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. What happened to the movie theater double dip? Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. How Barbie is like Back to the Future, Grease and The Truman Show. Adnan actually goes to the theater to buy tickets. Oscar De La Hoya joins Adnan to discuss his new documentary, The Golden Boy. Who eats chicken tenders without fries? Adnan’s friends were indifferent about his pink outfit for Barbie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! Sound the alarm, jump for joy, throw your chancletas in the air, or whatever else you want to do, THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! We couldn't be more excited to start our coverage of the 2023 WWC because Christian and Alexis have been sitting on some takes. The guys break down the USWNT roster and predict which players will steal the show for this incredibly young American team ahead of its game against Vietnam. We're also joined by former New Zealand international and NWSL star, Rosie White, to hear about her experience playing in past World Cups and gauge her excitement about the tourney taking place in her home country. It's time to put some respect on the Kiwis' name. There's plenty more where this came from, so we hope you'll be along for the ride! Exclusive content:  https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans  This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would Zion Williamson have as much hype around him if his name was really... Herbert Bartholomew? Amin & Charlotte look to NBA Reddit to discuss whether your name really dictates your personality... and your game. The NBA's Mo Dakhil enters the Oddball multiverse to take us back to his DVD-burning days as a former NBA Video Coordinator for the Spurs and Clippers (and his most uncomfortable encounter with Donald Sterling).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz and Mikey A are joined by Slamball co-founder and "The Last Dance" producer Mike Tollin. Mike talks about why he expects big things from Slamball this time around and how it the sport created a cult following. Mike discusses being the savior of the pandemic by moving up the release of his Michael Jordan documentary just as the world shut down in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have Rhyne v. Ryan this week on Montgomery & Co. First, we chat with WNBA Rookie of the Year & 2023 All-Star, Rhyne Howard! Plus, we have the Oscar-nominated, one & only, RYAN COOGLER on the show. Here to talk to MoCo about producing Steph Curry’s upcoming Apple TV+ documentary “Underrated.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vegas, Miami, New York City... where are Amin & Charlotte now? NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady visits the show to set the record straight on key moments in his career, what it was like working with Amin at ESPN, and about his Showtime documentary, BONDED BY BALL: INSIDE THE OBL, chronicling the inaugural season of the Ones Basketball League (OBL). Plus, Oddball gets more Bold or... Spicy?! The game that's sweeping the country* *please do not ask what country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is here! Co-hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are catching you up on all the latest betting lines and underdogs to look out for as the tournament gets going. Plus, second half baseball odds and … finally … the guys are talking Formula 1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike forgot to even do the basic “What are we going to talk about” preparation so they invent “The Buffet” where they go through the world of sports and just talk about stuff like tennis, the Yankees and golfers that they’ve heard of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LeBron James has changed his number from 6 to 23 out of respect for Bill Russell in the midst of un-retiring out of respect for Michael Jordan. Joel 'Troel' Embiid had some curious comments at the Uninterrupted Film Festival, is he possibly in an empire state of mind? Victor Wembenyama is deflating his height from 7'5" to 7'3", and he's not the only athlete to do so. You won't want to Skip this segment. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Summer League may be over, but Amin and Charlotte can never leave... Charlotte serves up some NBA Reddit for Amin and the producers throw another "Bet The Show" at them. Plus, Amin sits down with Caron Butler, former All-Star, NBA Champion and current Miami Heat assistant coach, to talk about developing Heat culture, his beloved UConn Huskies, and most importantly... what was with his hair?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Summer League nears a close, Amin & Charlotte hit on the biggest headlines from the week in Vegas. Then, they welcome Shawn "The Matrix" Marion onto the show for anything goes real talk. You'll want to watch the exclusive, full interview with Shawn Marion on Oddball's YouTube @OddballHoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes NBA Summer League so special? Is it the first look at the rookies? The non-stop, up-close action? The trade drama breaking out in the tunnels and bars around Vegas? Nah, it's the fans entering... Charlotte's Corner. Oh, and The Sphere. Also, Amin & Charlotte introduce "Bet the Show" into the Oddball universe... what does that mean? Don't worry, they don't know either! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The table is packed and so is this episode! We're joined by Edward Reynoso of The Give N Go and COPA90 Producer and Content Creator, Jamie Boyce, to talk about everything from Leo Messi's aquatic unveiling to El Tri winning the Gold Cup to Declan Rice's record-breaking transfer.  There's so much to cover from around the world of international football, so you know we had to get a Mexican guy from Texas and a white Englishman to help us out! We share some highlights from Lionel Messi's unveiling at Inter Miami and ponder what a similar event would've looked like across the pond. Edward also gives his thoughts on the Mexican national team defeating Panama for their 9th Gold Cup victory and shows love to El Tri's newest recruit, the viral quesadilla kid. Finally, Jamie, a die-hard Hammer, commiserates with Alexis about Declan Rice's long-awaited move to Arsenal. Let us know what you think of the transfer in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Never placed a bet on a Women’s World Cup match? Neither have the Cooligans! Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating of the Underdogs are in studio with Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros to explain everything you need to know about the trends, analytics, and storylines that lead to smart bets heading into the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shipping Container welcomes Lucy Rohden to the staff by asking her how she feels on a very special edition of Mystery Crate Sessions. They also discuss putting off TV shows to watch, how expensive trash cans have become, and how give a proper hug to your bros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ladies and gentlemen, people of all ages, he has finally arrived. The GOAT is in America!  The Cooligans are back with a hilarious new episode to break down Lionel Messi's arrival on South Beach ahead of his unveiling at Inter Miami. We ask if the press conference will be more like a Latino Super Bowl halftime show and comment on some clips of Messi in the wild. The guys also give their thoughts on the USL reportedly implementing promotion/relegation within their pyramid (FINALLY!!!) and share their disappointment in the USMNT being eliminated from the Gold Cup. Alexis even unleashes a scorching hot take about Taylor Swift's song-writing that derails the show and will probably have an army of angry Swifties lining up outside of our studio. We didn't mean any harm, we promise! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Asteroid City. More traveling drama for Adnan. Emmy nominations. Adnan’s style. Amadeus. Best laugh in movie history? Adnan’s ‘pinch me’ moments at the MLB All-Star game. Do all Wes Anderson characters talk the same? Belle de Jour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Miami Marlins infielder Luis Arraez chasing an almost unheard of .400 batting average, co-hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating break down the underdog’s unexpected season. Plus, what NBA offseason moves you should pay attention to, and how the new NBA in-season tournament may impact fans, players—and bettors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 66 of Montgomery & Co. is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MOCO and get on your way to being your best self. It's All Star Week on Montgomery & Co. Joining us first is the 2017 WNBA Rookie of the Year and first-time All-Star this year, Allisha Gray! Also, on the show is designer John “JT” Thomas here to chat with us about athlete fashion. Plus, Eb Jones joins the crew to talk about WNBA All Star Weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike handle the emergency of Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz stealing second, third and home in the same inning and then, finally, announce the official Baseball Presidential Cabinet. President: Theo Epstein VP: Mookie Betts Sec. State: Joey Votto Treasury: Andrew Freidman/Peter Bendix Defense: Kevin Kiermeyer/Wander Franco Atty General: C.C. Sabathia Interior: Bob Costas Agriculture: Nolan Ryan Commerce: Ken Griffey Jr. Health and Human Services: Tommy John/Dr. James Andrews Housing and Urban Development: Kim Ng Transportation: Nelson Cruz/Mike Morgan Energy: Elly De La Cruz Education: Sarah Langs/Kurkjian Veterans' Affairs: Jason Kander Homeland Security: Pujols/Pedro EPA: Brandon McCarthy Ambassador to the UN: David Ortiz/Kyle Schwarber Dir. National Intelligence: Greinke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pinkerton Pat Sent Packing SHOW NOTES “This is the tuna that has a little bit of dolphin in it, and I think it tastes better.” Get in, sailors, we’re going to the Titanic Museum Fine, Northwestern talk, go Then we play a game! The game is Let’s Remember Some Guys Who Might Want This Northwestern Job “Dave Clawson, go get the Ohio State job!” Visit sunny preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ballsack Sports has evolved to another level, tricking players into believing their own fake stats. Tom contextualizes Victor Wembenyama's Summer League performance by doing his own research on other star debuts. Jeff Teague has become a storytelling podcaster and Gilbert Arenas put Zion Williamson on the spot about his weight. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notes: Jessica and Spencer discuss  the actually surprising (for 2023, at least) results of the British Grand Prix Damian Lewis singing the anthem with a sexy sax man, for some reason The Brundle Rules (i.e. when Cara Delavigne is legally obligated to talk with a race commentator) The Disappointment of Being Ferrari  The invention of the phrase "McLaren BBL"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB writer Bryan Hoch joins the show to discuss his new book about Aaron Judge's pursuit of 62 home runs last season and how much the Marist family tried to steal the spotlight. Bryan tells us what the Judge contract would look like if Judge didn't hit 62 home runs last year and why Yankee fans turned on Aaron Boone so fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Turner is doing everything in his power to enhance the reputation of American soccer players, while Landon Donovan is simultaneously doing everything he can to destroy it!  Christian and Alexis are back for an America-centric episode of The Cooligans today with hilarious conversations about the most important topics in US Soccer. The guys touch on the USMNT's Gold Cup triumph over Canada, Landon Donovan's horrible transfer advice for Christian Pulisic, and Megan Rapinoe's eye-watering retirement announcement. We also dive into a weekend of mystifying refereeing decisions in MLS and ask how Mickey Mouse got on the call for NYCFC-Charlotte. He actually brought great energy to the broadcast! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the crew stumbles out of the short week, the Shipping Container discusses McDonalds and which sauces are #elite. Somehow, that leads them to a discussion on bowel movements and ends with everyone sharing their Top 5 Comedy Movies Since 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're honored to have the CEO of the new San Diego MLS franchise, Tom Penn, join the show!  We've really raised The Cooligans' intelligence level with our last few guests (shoutout Franklin Leonard and KEVINCHO), so you know we had to keep the trend going! Tom Penn, CEO of the new San Diego MLS franchise and former owner of LAFC, stops by the show to discuss his new project and get a few marketing tips from Christian and Alexis. We touch on all the important points, including lounge chairs in the stands and Cali burritos in the concessions, as well as the new team's hope of building a vibrant soccer culture in San Diego. The guys also break down Tuesday's El Trafico win for LA Galaxy and give their thoughts on the shocking stabbing at the Gold Cup. What should CONCACAF do to stop this crazy violence? Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, co-hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are helping you find value in late-round running backs for the upcoming fantasy football season. Plus, does the MLB Home Run Derby really curse a batter’s swing after participating? Oh, and the Bachelorette is back! The guys chime in with their favorite sleeper contestant. (Don’t worry, Peter watched so you don’t have to) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free Agency is underway, complete with a splash of Trade Demands to keep things interesting. Read these reports with a cautious third eye, Illumination, in order to parse the true machinations at play. Does your favorite news breaker have a rewards program depending on how many miles their sources accrue? We break down all the loyalty tiers. A new Amateur NBA Analyst also threw his hat into the ring. Is it a ghost of free agency past, or a new bloke from across the pond? Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Past Lives. Adnan’s vacation horror story. Elemental. Where Chris wants to move when he retires. Adnan goes tubing. Oldboy. Chris watches the wrong movie. Swimming Pool. The 3 great movies we’ve had so far this year. Chris rewatches Back To The Future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like a field trip that gets cut short early, we simply had too many people making terrible choices to fit into one Do-it-yourself Disasters episode, so we constructed another. It is not up to code and it keeps popping random breakers and the wall has a bubble in it now but I’m pretty sure it’s fine. Stories include: The three words you need to make any great story Dad vs. the Winter Heating Bill (David Byrne voice) We Built A Door To Nowhere Your body is a series of buttholes Florida Dad Turns Bathroom Into “Wine Room” The sequel to the Legend of Double Broom: Double Ladder How to turn internet pornography into a gaming system Visit preownedairboats.com to buy stickers that we don’t recommend you use to tape your bathroom sink back together Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Citizens of Blangola rejoice! Friend of the show and Sporting KC content creator, KEVINCHO, is live and in-studio to discuss the USMNT's Gold Cup success and recap the MLS weekend!  This is undoubtedly the most anticipated crossover event in the history of The Cooligans! Kevin, Christian, and Alexis are here to break down an incredible few days in American soccer. We ask if Jesus Ferreira should be starting for the USMNT after his second consecutive hat trick, question how Qatar beat Mexico with only one shot on target in 90 minutes, and predict who will ultimately lift the 2023 Gold Cup. We also celebrate rare victories for both NYCFC and Sporting Kansas City and cover the other biggest stories from around Major League Soccer. Get in the chat and let us know how much you've missed us! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices