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We've got a packed episode today, with a full Champions League quarter-finals recap followed by an insightful interview with Senior VP of MLS NEXT Pro, Ali Curtis, talking about new rules coming to MLS and potentially the 2026 World Cup!  This Champions League quarter-finals was probably the most exciting knockout round in the past few years, so Christian and Alexis are hyped to break down all the action. The guys analyze how Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG, and Borussia Dortmund were able to advance to the UCL semis and predict who will meet in the final at Wembley. Then, Ali Curtis returns to The Cooligans to discuss the new rules that will be implemented in MLS starting this weekend, which could also be used at the 2026 World Cup. He explains how all the new tweaks could affect the matches and gives insight into what new rules could be coming in the future. 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

Jimmy Butler playing with an injured MCL for three quarters reminded Amin of an It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode, while Charlotte hopes her Celtics play the "Dark Lord" Erik Spoelstra without Jimmy Butler rather than the Sixers. Charlotte also thinks the Bulls are in the same category as a sneaky good team that could make a run in the playoffs. Later, we head to France to celebrate the great performances from international NBA players. Charlotte and Amin end the show with a new segment called One on One, where they discussed Boban Marjanović earning fans free chicken by missing free throws, Victor Wembanyama's new Nike shoes designed by AI, and the unearthed video made by the Knicks to recruit Lebron James featuring the final Sopranos reunion ever.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to trace the normalization of weed in sports and America, there is no better ambassador than NBA champion and "All The Smoke" host Matt Barnes. Taking gravity-bong rips to go full "Teen Wolf" in high school? Check. Beating drug tests in college and, uh, having a narc watch him pee — and poop! — during a test in the NBA? Yeah. Smoking with Woody Harrelson on his head coach's balcony, during the playoffs? Really. But the NBA came late to the cannabis party, as "more than half the league… from the superstars to the rookies" got caught in pro basketball's race-baiting, steroid-fearing war on drugs. In a new era of acceptance, marijuana might just help hoopers stop the next Kobe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Timberwolves the best long shot NBA bet? This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter break down the NBA playoff matchups and what teams you should keep an eye on to make a run. Plus, David Samson joins the show to discuss the business side of the WNBA and how the league can capitalize on the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’banned’ as in gambling as in NBA as in Jontay Porter as in Adam Silver as in see ya. Jontay Porter, younger brother of Michael Porter Jr, has been banned from the NBA. Betting on games… really? Giving confidential information away? Bad bad bad! (14:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if Robert Kraft would really torpedo Bill Belichick’s chances at a job with the Falcons… whoa. (27:50) Review: Everything Everywhere All at Once. (30:00) What has happened to the Chicago White Sox? They are bad. They have been bad. Will it get any better? (36:45) What has happened to the Colorado Rockies? They are bad. They have been bad. Will it get any better? (40:00) What happened to the Houston Astros? Bad bullpen. Bad pitching. Big money to them. (45:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin and Charlotte recap the opening games of the play-in tournament. They answer the question everyone is asking: is this the end of an all-time great dynasty in the Warriors? Charlotte ponders if the Pelicans would have defeated the Lakers if Zion Williamson did not leave their game with a hamstring injury. Amin breaks down why the Lakers should not have lost to avoid games against the Nuggets, even though they swept the Lakers last year in the playoffs. Charlotte and Amin also play Bet The Show, where they give you their bets on Heat vs. Sixers and Hawks vs. Bulls. Plus, which team will have a buzzer-beater win in the first round of the playoff?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’the end’ as in it’s the end of the dynasty as we know it as in the Golden State Warriors as in see ya. The Kings beat the Warriors by 24 in the play-in tournament. Klay Thompson missed every shot he took. Steph Curry couldn’t get hot. What happens next? (11:00) The Lakers have advanced to the playoffs. Now they play the Denver Nuggets. LeBron and Anthony Davis vs Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray… again! But a big shoutout to Zion Williamson and his performance last night. (16:30) The WNBA draft was the biggest ever. Blew MLB & NHL out of the water. Caitlin Clark’s impact is real. Can the WNBA capitalize on this? (34:50) Review: Boys State. (39:45) Did you watch the Masters? The final round was down 20%. YIKES! (45:30) NPPOD. (47:50) Jerry Reinsdorf is going to take his teams off NBC and put them on Stadium. Who owns Stadium? Reisndorf! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte and Amin just finished watching the final game of the NBA regular season. That means it's time for way-too-early playoff predictions! They predict how the playoffs will play out for the Bucks, Knicks, Nuggets, and Thunder, among other teams. They also make their picks for the play-in tournament games between the Lakers and Pelicans, Warriors and Kings, Heat and 76ers, and Hawks and Bulls.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo has unearthed a long-rumored, previously unpublished, for-your-eyes-only video from the summer of 2010, featuring a committee of A-list New Yorkers recruiting free agent LeBron James to the Garden. It may feature one of the biggest revelations in TV history, but let's just say — between a couple former politicians and another convicted rapist — that this tape has aged very, very poorly. Knicks superfans Jason Concepcion (@netw3rk) and Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) gaze into the ark of the covenant... and cringe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’fever’ as in Indiana Fever as in Caitlin Clark as in the WNBA draft as in expansion. Caitlin Clark was the first pick in the WNBA draft. Did you watch? Did you know? What’s next for the league - expansion? growth? TV deal? (9:00) Tyler Glasnow went on a podcast and said some things that many won’t be happy to hear. He talked about throwing hard and getting hurt. The same things we say happens here! (18:25) California politicians are mad at Shohei Ohtani. Why? TAXES! (31:30) Review: Snack Shack. (35:15) The Marlins optioned its best pitcher yesterday. Max Meyer is coming back from Tommy John surgery. Why was this move made? (42:40) NPPOD. (47:10) We have an update on the Rashee Rice incident. Drag racing. Crashing. Leaving the scene. Now being sued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve! (Martin).... also.. A Documentary in 2 Pieces. Friend of the podcast, Scott Rogowsky joins Adnan to discuss one of the strangest films in Cinephile history. Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist. An all-time great dog name. Chris’ trip to the Bahamas. Ramy Youssef: More Feelings. Adnan’s gift for Bob Costas. In A Lonely Place. You don’t always want to be the person initiating texts. Great middling by Adnan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Losses for both Arsenal and Liverpool have given Manchester City the clear edge in the Premier League title race, so we had USMNT legend, Jimmy Conrad, stop by the studio to break down all the action!  Did Arsenal and Liverpool blow their chances to finally topple City from the peak of the EPL table? Alexis certainly hopes not, but we'll see over the next few weeks. Jimmy joins the guys to analyze the biggest matches of the Premier League weekend and debate which side should be favorites to win the title. They also discuss Newcastle's dominant win over Tottenham, Jimmy witnessing Messi take on Sporting KC at Arrowhead Stadium, and recent performances by USMNT members playing in Europe. Real Blangolans will love this 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

Today’s word of the day is ’82’ as in the NBA regular season is over, but first we have to talk Boston Marathon! It’s today! (3:13) Alright, it’s time for some NBA talk. Did you know the regular season ended? Here’s what stood out to me! (14:40) How did the weekend go for baseball? Strider Tommy John surgery. Jackson Holliday tough start. More problems with velocity. (32:27) Review: Scoop. (36:45) The Masters! Did you watch? It was all Scottie Scheffler! What about Tiger Woods? Not great! (41:30) NPPOD. (43:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Bad Bunny and his MLB agency. What happened here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte walks us down memory lane in Boston before her and Amin recap their night at the Knicks-Celtics game last night. It turns out Jalen Brunson is pretty good! After that, Charlotte and Amin hype up a few people who need it most, including Joe Mazzulla, an unnamed Grizzlies player, and dining establishments in Milwaukee. Odds and Ends closes out the show with Charlotte and Amin giving their thoughts on an infamous failed dunk by the Bulls and Chet Holmgren's seemingly long arms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's one of the greatest TV shows in America right now: The Caitlin Clark effect of being David and Goliath at the same time. Angel Reese's ability to provoke and emote. The wisdom and 4D chess of Dawn Staley. And yet, for a TV writer and stand-up comic who's been evangelizing the women's game for decades, this season has been like showing a friend The Sopranos for the first time. Having witnessed March Madness and in anticipation of next week's WNBA Draft, Morgan Murphy and Pablo determine that the ensuing hot takes from sports media's "empire of garbage" may signal that normalization is here to stay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘affidavit’ as in 37 pages as in Ippei as in Shohei Ohtani as in FBI as in gambling as in $16 million. This Ohtani has exploded. His former translator is accused of stealing $16 million now. WHAT!? (20:30) O.J. Simpson died at the age of 76 from cancer. Let’s talk about his legacy. (34:20) Review: One Love. (39:20) Jordan Montgomery has fired Scott Boras. It happened. (44:10) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Craters discuss Mike's Top 5 Worst First Dates of all time, Billy arrives to introduce the return of "Influencer Billy" and how he wants to hang out with Jessica's dad. Also, Juju doesn't like how the crew has no interest in being friends with each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LSU head coach Brian Kelly joins Stu, Billy, Mikey A and Mike Golic to talk about what the NFL should expect from his three first round players. Brian gives his thoughts on how the college game is evolving with the addition of NIL money and what should happen going forward. Brian tells Golic and Stu what it's like to play Augusta National as the Masters gets under way. Golic hangs around to give his thoughts on playing Augusta and what he expects from himself in Tahoe this year. Plus, another game of "MmHmm or MmmMmm" and Stu's Top 5 coaches with the most Belichick (pressure) on them in April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We think we might've just witnessed the best overall week of Champions League matches ever, so comedian and football presenter, Andrew Mensah, stopped by the studio to break down all the action and crack some jokes as well! Considering the high level of football being played in the Champions League over the past week, we had to deliver and equally high-level podcast with the hilarious Andrew Mensah! Christian, Alexis, and Andrew discuss Real Madrid vs. Manchester City, Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund, and FC Barcelona vs. PSG as only they can, with a lot of laughs. The guys also touch on this week's CONCACAF Champions Cup matches, learn more about Andrew's career in the UK, and give out another DraftKings parlay. You won't want to miss this hilarious 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

Oddball Boston Edition at the DraftKings Headquarters! Amin and Charlotte play two new games like "Wicked Smaht," where they use their Good Will Hunting math skills to determine NBA Playoff seeding. Will the Knicks be able to reach the 2nd seed with all of their injuries? Can Jimmy Butler make the Heat playoff contenders this year? In the next game "Odd Couples,” Amin and Charlotte pick between Celtics icons like Jason Tatum, Big Baby Davis, and Jrue Holiday, and Boston icons Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Paul Revere. Lastly, can Celtics fans affect rebellions in a productive manner?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you believe astrologers who only say what you want to hear? Is there a better way to enjoy life with Gmail, if you're not at Inbox Seven? And what happens when you stop "living nowhere"? Plus: The Strip-Mall Chain Institution Draft, deodorant, Brozempic, tree-knocking, and Other Pablo. Further reading: Sports Astrology (Andrea Mallis) Happy 20th Anniversary, Gmail. I'm Sorry I'm Leaving You. (Ezra Klein) What the Suburb Haters Don't Understand (Julie Beck) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘guilty plea’ as in Ippei as in Shohei Ohtani as in theft as in fraud as in Dodgers. What happened? Did Shohei gamble on sports? Did he know anything? The feds are saying no right now. (9:44) Are the Coyotes moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City? Goodbye, Phoenix? No Tempe? No Scottsdale? How would this work? (19:32) I need to update you all on yesterday’s trademark discussion about the Las Vegas Athletics. (27:00) Review: Valley Girl. (31:15) Adam Silver has a lot going on. Playoffs starting. New TV rights deal. WNBA growth. Now he’s got betting problems. Timberwolves problems. (44:00) NPPOD. (45:40) It’s Masters week! Get excited!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., we have the co-founder of the Premiere Lacrosse League, Paul Rabil. Renee talks to Paul about lessons in sports, especially for athletes coming out of college and entering the WNBA draft which is on April 15th. Thank you for listening to MoCo every week, we will be back in July on NPR Radio WABE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ladies and gentleman, we welcome you to the first annual ODDBALL PARTICIPATION AWARDS! Amin and Charlotte give out the prestigious Oddball awards to those NBA teams who are officially out of the playoffs. The Rockets, Nets, Jazz, Grizzlies, Raptors, Trailblazers, Hornets, Spurs, Wizards, and the Pistons were all honored. Amin and Charlotte discuss something good, bad and something to look forward to for each team. We're not saying any names, but one team (The Pistons) has nothing to look forward to. Also, Bet The Show is back with a roundup of new bets for Amin and Charlotte to give their thoughts on.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘window’ as in wins as in success as in Houston Astros as in Toronto Blue Jays as in the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles have called up its top prospect Jackson Holliday. The Orioles won 101 games last season. They have a young team filled with young prospects. But why did the Orioles make this move now? (11:20) What an emotional day for the Boston Red Sox. The team honored the 2004 champions. The team honored Tim Wakefield. The team lost to the Orioles. The team lost Trevor Story for the season. (20:32) Julio Urias is done. His career is over. The former Dodgers ace is a free agent and will stay that way. Charged with 5 misdemeanors for domestic violence incident. 2nd time he’s been involved in this in his career. (33:12) Review: Endgame. (37:01) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about John Fisher, the mess, team valuations, trademarks, and more! (47:05) NPPOD. (48:20) It’s time we update on the late spring signings. What happened to Blake Snell? J.D. Martinez? Jordan Montgomery? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A woman is the face of basketball, and her name is Caitlin Clark. Despite that, Amin and Charlotte congratulate South Carolina and head coach Dawn Staley for their victory and dissect what made their team so special. Amin and Charlotte think the Mavs are looking like title contenders, flipping the rest of the West on their heads. The Bucks lost again, but at least it was to the Knicks. The Suns are fighting for a better seed in their doubleheader with the Clippers. Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks put on a show and made everyone teary-eyed, especially Charlotte. Amin is devastated that Curb Your Enthusiasm had its final episode ever. Amin and Charlotte play "Uneclipsed," where they predict things that happened this year that won't happen for another 20 years. Will we see a player score 50 off the bench like the Pistons' Malachi Flynn anytime soon?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports video games pride themselves on their simulation of reality. But the most popular ones that Americans know and love — Madden, FIFA, NBA 2K, MLB: The Show — cannot compete with an intensely specific and uniquely important game called Football Manager. Which got so good at simulating soccer that it converted a worldwide army of real-life players, coaches, and executives into genuine obsessives — changing the multi-billion dollar soccer industry itself. PTFO’s London correspondent, Kieran Morris, embarks on a global quest to explain the Football Manager revolution… and jeopardizes his impending marriage in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘champion’ as in UConn as in back-to-back as in dynasty as in college basketball runs through Connecticut. UConn smoked Purdue in the championship game last night, 75-60. Made it look easy. (9:33) What is the WNBA going to do? Can the TV money come in? Is the Caitlin Clark impact going to reach that league? How can they capitalize right now? (21:20) More pitching problems! More elbow soreness! Framber Valdez hurt! Gerrit Cole speaks out! Justin Verlander speaks out! Shane Bieber speaks out! (37:00) Review: Origin. (44:00) The Miami Marlins quietly declined Skip Schumaker’s deal for 2025. Why? He was just manager of the year! (49:09) Arte Moreno did something hilarious over the weekend. We have to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan is joined by his friend and mentor Keith Olbermann. The final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Adnan reviews his favorite documentary of all time, Crumb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian and Alexis have returned from their weekend getaways in Nashville and Louisville to recap the 2-2 draw between Manchester United and Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League action!  It was a busy weekend of hosting for The Cooligans, as Christian was in Nashville for Premier League Fan Fest, while Alexis went down to Louisville to celebrate USL! The guys recap their experiences before reacting to the blockbuster match between United and Liverpool. They analyze whether or not a draw was a fair result and debate how it will affect the rest of the Premier League title race. Christian and Alexis also discuss Everton's second EPL points deduction, Korbin Albert being boo'd at the SheBelieves Cup, and the best and worst moments from MLS Matchweek 8. 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 ‘undefeated’ as in perfect season as in South Carolina as in Dawn Staley as in Caitlin Clark. What a tournament it was for the women’s side. Breaking records. Breaking viewership records. What happens next? (12:55) John Calipari is leaving Kentucky! For Arkansas!? (17:05) NPPOD. (20:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? What is happening with these pitcher injuries!? Is it the pitch clock? Is it velocity? (33:26) Review: Life & Beth S2. (36:08) Stephen Strasburg has officially retired. He hasn’t pitched since 2022. He hasn’t pitched much since 2019. (42:10) Angels broadcaster Wayne Randazzo went off on MLB during a broadcast. All the issues. All the problems. Woof. (49:20) We’ve got some Scott Boras news. Because Scott Boras needs to stay in the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin kicks off the show recapping his time at the 76ers vs Heat game last night, and tells Charlotte whether or not he's confident the "Playoffs Heat" will show up in time for, you know, the playoffs. They also dissect the Rockets' curious decision to jab at the Warriors using a quote from the move The Warriors (spoiler: Charlotte hasn't seen it). Amin and Charlotte close out the show previewing the Women's NCAA Final Four matches between Caitlin Clark and Iowa and Paige Bueckers and UConn, along with NC State versus South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘intimate’ as in closeness as in personal as in the Athletics are moving to Sacramento for an interim period. A 14,000 seat ballpark that hosts a Triple-A team. John Fisher spoke. Vivek Ranadivé spoke. Dave Kaval spoke. Mayors are speaking. (17:25) Let’s try and investigate what happened with Shohei Ohtani’s first home run ball. Did the Dodgers bully a fan? (36:25) Review: The Lionheart. (39:36) Marlins young ace Eury Perez is getting Tommy John. Bad news. Sad news. The Marlins cannot afford to lose anymore pitching. (46:50) NPPOD - Final Four is here! (49:45) We have a little issue in New York City. No not that issue or that issue or that issue. But the NY Marathon problem. Met Transportation Authority tried to squeeze the marathon officials for $750K! What? The Governor said absolutely not! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should we react to sex scenes now? Has MrBeast mastered the modern algorithm? And what is the secret formula to ultimate beauty? Plus: Dan's secret iPad game addiction, Papi's hairy belly and dirty fantasies of Quin Snyder. Further content: The Death of the Sex Scene (Sophie Gilbert) The 'Beastification of YouTube' May Be Coming to an End (Taylor Lorenz) $INCEL Technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shipping container welcomes back Jessica Smetana after her long road trip for a wedding. The crew discusses the worst parts of a road trip, attending weddings as you get older, Tony's weird dream and what meats they would give up if they had a gun to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Mikey A and Chris Cote are joined by Mel Kiper Jr as he gets ready for the NFL draft this month. Mel gives his honest opinion on mock drafts and the part of draft analysis he hates more than anything. Mel runs through some of the big names in this year's draft and what he expects will happen on draft night. Who is the player that is more debated than any other this year? Plus, well-known Dolphins and Chiefs fan Bubba Watson and Matthew Wolff join the show before their LIV Golf event in Miami. 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 Ep 10, we spend some time at Mount Tantiss with Dr. Emerie Karr and learn what Hemlock is keeping in the vault that makes her begin to question their motives. In Ep 11, the Bad Batch is driven out of Star Wars Mykonos once and for all and Omega is forced to make a tough decision. Plus a reaction to the new Tales of the Empire trailer coming on May the 4th be with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're hyped to have the hilarious footy content creator, Elischa Edouard, join the show to discuss all things Messi, Inter Miami, and so much more!  There are few bigger Lionel Messi fans than Elischa Edouard, so he had to fill in for Alexis following Inter Miami's 2-1 loss to Monterrey in CONCACAF Champions Cup while the Argentine playmaker was rested! Christian and Elischa analyze what's gone wrong for Inter Miami and ask if sustained success is attainable with aging superstars like Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets. The guys also give an update on the Korbin Albert situation, react to a hysterical clip from a Spanish-language Everton announcer, and share a DraftKings parlay for the weekend. 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 kick off the show discussing Julius Randle's season-ending surgery and how that impacts the NBA Eastern Conference playoff race. Then, Charlotte reveals her recent breakthrough: she's actually excited for the Boston Celtics to be the overall #1 seed... only for Amin to immediately explain why she shouldn't be. Amin and Charlotte acknowledge Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups being indicted into the NBA Hall of Fame before hearing from the Milwaukee Bucks equipment manager about head coach Doc Rivers' recent comments about the road crew. They close out the show with the debut of Charlotte's new Tom Thibodeau remix (the banger of the summer?) and Bet the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have Jordan and Peter been right about Alabama this whole time?! Do the UConn Women have the depth necessary to take down Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes? The guys breakdown the Men’s and Women’s Final Four. Plus, early MLB bets you should put your money on in the first few weeks of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘super league’ as in college football as in promotion as relegation as in no more conferences. That’s what’s happening now. We have leaders of the new college world trying to do things to fundamentally change college sports. Is a super league even able to happen? Even college basketball is looking for more alternatives. Fox is launching its own NIT alternative. (12:50) Let’s talk about when to hit the panic button in baseball. Steve Cohen spoke with CNBC about the slow start, about spending money. What about the Marlins? (25:00) We still have to talk about LIV and PGA. The drama continues. The merger has yet to happen. And now the players are starting to get upset. (33:30) Review: About Time. (38:10) Let me discuss Larry Lucchino and his life, and legacy. (41:01) NPPOD. (42:40) Another update on the Oakland Athletics. The team reportedly met with Sacramento officials about playing there for the next 3 seasons. Or is Sacramento trying to leverage a moment? (50:20) Let’s end the show with some settlement talk. Pat Fitzgerald filed a huge lawsuit against Northwestern over wrongful termination. Northwestern wanted it to go away… a judge has said not so fast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo's detective agency is back, with serious #journalism for the internet's most burning sports questions: Can halftime acrobat Red Panda get into the Hall of Fame? (Yes! But only with your help.) Why are athletes so good at spitting? (Yuck.) Where did "juicing" start? (Double yuck.) And will "One Shining Moment" ever be replaced? (Wait for it….) Sign the Red Panda petition NOW: https://www.change.org/RedPandaHOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., Renee gives her take on the NCAA Men's and Women's basketball tournaments. And, we get a word from Snook on "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" of March Madness. Plus, from Golden State Entertainment, we have musician Mayzin whose EP “Things Left Unsaid” releases this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Ishbia is a housing tycoon, and he was supposed to insulate the NBA's house from disgrace. But eye-opening new reporting from investigative startup Hunterbrook Media alleges that Ishbia's company became the country's largest mortgage lender with "a lie." Hunterbrook's Sam Koppelman examines how the owner's competitive management style parallels his approach to basketball and why Ishbia could even be forced to sell the Suns, while Pablo explores how Ishbia's childhood hero — Isiah Thomas — fits into how both the Suns and United Wholesale Mortgage have been operating, behind closed doors. Further reading: "The Lie That Made UWM America's Largest Mortgage Lender" (Hunterbrook Media) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PLAYOFF HAVE STARTED! The PLAYOFFS HAVE STARTED! (Not really, Amin is just feeling it today). Amin and Charlotte discuss Embiid's return against OKC 2 months after a knee injury. Plus, Amin reveals what it was like to see Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau glitch out during post-game press conference. hey also recap how the Nuggets defeated the Spurs in a close game despite Wemby's near quadruple-double, how the Warriors are proving yet again why they are contenders after beating the Mavs, and how the Wizards magically beat a Dame-less Bucks by 3 points. To close things out, Amin and Charlotte play a new game called "Oddest Take" and determine the NBA's saddest team, Hailey Van Lith becoming a meme, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘cheesesteak’ as in Philly as in live in Philadelphia as in my first live show. What a night. What an experience. (3:30) What a moment for women’s sports! Iowa-LSU shattered records in viewership. Caitlin Clark effect is real! (9:30) Kansas City said NO to the sales tax. Does this mean the Chiefs and Royals are leaving town? (21:10) Ted Leonsis is keeping his teams in D.C. after saying he was going to Virginia. Oh? Why is that? (30:10) Review: To Kill a Tiger. (35:20) Let’s talk about Oakland and the Athletics again. What happened at the BIG meeting? (48:02) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz is joined by former super agent Hughes Norton who wrote a book detailing how he was able to sign Tiger Woods and how he felt he was betrayed by how Tiger ultimately fired him as his agent. Hughes shares the story of getting into the sports agent business almost by serendipity. Plus he recalls meeting a young Tiger Woods for the first time, and how a Hall of Famer was responsible for being let go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte thinks tickling Victor Wembanyana might be the best way to stop him, and she might not be wrong. Is Wemby bringing in a new era of basketball, or can nobody repeat what he's doing because he's 7+ feet? Luca Doncic could be the new face of petty in the NBA. Joel Embiid should take his time returning to the league, but not if he's going to play in the Olympics, how soon is too soon? Amin and Charlotte decide if (when) the Warriors make the playoffs, will they even be a threat to anybody. All of this while playing two new games, Odd One Out, and Lie Detector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode Joe & Mike make their predictions for the 2024 MLB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘palindrome’ as in same forwards as backwards as in today’s date as in what are we talking about? Let’s get to women’s college basketball. Caitlin Clark. Angel Reese. Iowa. LSU. What a moment. What a night! But something Angel Reese said postgame was really upsetting. Let’s discuss. (13:00) NPPOD. We’ve got a no-hitter! First of the season! Ronel Blanco of the Astros! (21:35) Tony Clark’s pay was released. He’s made about $4 million last year. Is this important? Should we care? (32:35) Review: Apples Never Falls. (38:00) We have a major vote in Kansas City today. Will the Royals and Chiefs receive funding for stadiums? Vote yes or Vote no! (46:00) We have a shareholder fight at Disney! Get the gloves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. Who paid for lunch with Adnan and Dan Le Batard? Adnan talks to authors Alain Silver and James Ursini about their book, Double Indemnity and the Rise of Film Noir. Is Adnan spending too much at movie theaters? Ikiru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal's draw with City gave Liverpool a slight advantage in the Premier League title race, but who will end up hoisting the trophy at the end of the season? It's only right that we have 2 Arsenal fans in-studio while discussing the Gunners' biggest result of the year so far! Queen of Blangola, Christine Cupo of CBS Sports, is filling in for Christian to break down the 0-0 stalemate at the top of the EPL table and give her thoughts on the title race as a whole. Alexis and Christine also start a conversation about MLS Matchweek 7 that quickly devolves into a hilarious plan to fix the US national teams, react to Thomas Tuchel's claim that Bayer Leverkusen has already won the Bundesliga, and discuss Emma Hayes' sideline bust-up with Jonas Eidevall. 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 ‘early returns’ as in baseball is back as in weekend baseball is back as in Juan Soto as in Mookie Betts as in the Angels as in the Athletics. What am I even talking about? Yankees swept the Astros in Houston! Mookie Betts is unreal for the Dodgers! The Angels had a team meeting after 2 games! Is that a record? And the Oakland Athletics attendance is no good, very bad — and now Oakland has a new stadium lease offer. (24:20) March Madness! The men’s Final Four is set. NC State is on a Cinderella run! Purdue! Alabama first ever Final Four! And UCONN is looking for back-to-back! (32:10) NPPOD. (37:30) Review: One Day. (39:50) What the heck happened in the Women’s NCAA Tournament game between NC State and Texas? The 3-point line was the wrong length? What? How does this even happen? (48:08) The latest twist in the Timberwolves saga is a mean one! Glen Taylor told Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore to kick rocks. Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore are now on a rampage to try and get the Timberwolves from Glen Taylor. 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. The Bad Batch are visited by a surprise character from their Clone Wars past, who takes an interest in Omega and tangles with the crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte's anxiety about the Celtics following back-to-back losses to the Atlanta Hawks is at DEFCON 1, folks! Should the Celtics fear a possible first round of the playoffs against the Hawks as much as facing the Miami Heat again? Plus, are the Timberwolves for sale or what?! Make up your mind already, Glen Taylor! Amin and Charlotte look at the latest statements and drama over Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore's now failed attempt to become the majority owners in Minnesota. Do you really think we would send you into a holiday weekend without a little HYPE ME UP? Draymond Green and the medical staff around the NBA are gonna want to hear this... correction, they NEED to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘commencer’ as in something French that David said as in Opening Day was here as in what happened in baseball. The Dodgers look great. The Orioles look great. The Diamondbacks look great! Reviews and reviews and reviews! (23:00) What happened with the Timberwolves sale!? It as supposed to be a done deal for Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore to become majority owners and then yesterday Glen Taylor said, nope! HUH!? (34:22) Review: The Beekeeper. (37:20) NPPOD. (40:08) We finally have an update on Wander Franco. He’s on administrative leave until June 1. He will still be paid. (42:50) Draymond Green was ejected again. Draymond Green apologized again. The Warriors cannot have this happen any longer. (47:30) The crypto man is now in jail. Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison. See ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the greatest writers in America has a new book, "There's Always This Year," that is ostensibly about LeBron James. But this bona fide MacArthur Genius contains multitudes — and big feelings. About sneakers; sunsets; his probation officer; the revelations of pick-up basketball; Game Sevens; the meaning of "making it"; and why it's totally fine to jump in the air without a plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew discusses the roller coaster of negativity Jennifer Lopez has found herself on with the release of her recent projects and what artist they would be ok with never releasing new music.They also get the info on how Lucy’s trips to see Caitlin Clark and the deal she was offered by the BIG 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Iowa overrated? Could South Carolina really win it all? Jordan and Peter continue their March Madness coverage with a preview of the Women’s Sweet Sixteen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're so excited to have soccer broadcaster and CBS Sports pundit, Aly Trost Martin, join the show to recap a salacious week in the world of footy!  We're collecting Morning Footy cast members like they're Infinity Stones! This time, Aly Trost Martin is in-studio to discuss some hilarious off-the-pitch headlines that made waves on social media, including Korbin Albert's suspicious Twitter likes and Emil Forsberg allegedly abandoning his family to join New York Red Bulls. Aly, Christian, and Alexis also analyze LAFC signing Olivier Giroud and Maxime Chanot and send postive vibes to Midge Purce following her ACL injury. 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

Are there any Underdogs left? On this episode Jordan & Peter– the pioneers of predicting upsets in The NCAA Tournament, continue their coverage with a Sweet Sixteen preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Draymond continues to rack up ejections and has Steph Curry in tears... how much longer can Steve Kerr and the Warriors take this? Michael Porter Jr. has some, uh... less than convincing words to his brother, Jontay Porter's character, and sorry to Virginia, but the Wizards are staying in Washington... and likely to get a heck of renovation! (Thanks, taxpayers!) Plus, Kelly Oubre Jr. may have told off the officiating last night but nothing compared to Charlotte's story of what she did on her way out from her summer job and Chandler Parsons goes after Mike Greenberg for his comments that lead to Amin's favorite debate... and Charlotte's least favorite: Can the best college team beat the worst NBA team? And if that wasn't enough, do you really think Doc Rivers and the Bucks will finish 2nd in the East and will another player go for 50+ before the regular season ends? Ooh, it's BET THE SHOW presented by DraftKings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz is joined by Keith O'Brien who wrote the definitive book on Pete Rose. Keith shares the fascinating experience he had talking with Pete Rose as well as people in his inner circle about his betting scandal and also shares some of the things he learned about Pete that most people don't know. Stu is then joined by the manliest man ever to be on the podcast, Mr. Olympia Phil Heath, who talks about how body building saved his life and the struggles he has with his body now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘opening day’ as in baseball is back as in no more offseason as in real games as in home runs as in strikeouts as in World Series. It’s here and it’s beautiful. (9:00) Let’s do some predictions! Win total season people! Do you believe in the Yankees? Can the Diamondbacks replicate their run from last year? How about the Athletics? Another sad season coming for the A’s. (14:45) NPPOD. (17:30) David Rubenstein is now the owner of the Baltimore Orioles. No more Angelos in Baltimore. What is the future of the team? How does this vote go? (24:30) The Dodgers just keep spending! More and more and more money. More and more and more deferrals! Will Smith gets $140 million! (31:08) Review: The King’s Speech. (37:20) The Washington Wizards & Capitals are staying in D.C. Why? Because it always happens this way! (42:22) Caitlin Clark got a monster offer from Ice Cube to play in the Big 3. $5 Million! Will she accept? Probably not. (45:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about incentives and if teams would actual sit a player so they wouldn’t collect. Interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do pickup artists get totally wrong about successfully attracting women? Should you get a QR code on your gravestone? And did the three of us make a horrible, horrible mistake by talking about our old blogs in public? Sarah Spain, Charlotte Wilder, and Pablo discuss. ALSO: Mystery's sun necklace; scouting HB9's; crossfit; why your twenties are overrated; Pablog; gender dynamics in media; and the Dan Orlovsky of incels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., Renee continues to put her money on the table as an investor. From Campus Ink, we have CEO and founder Steven Farag and VP Adam Cook here to talk about joining forces with Mark Cuban and their venture the NIL Store. Plus, we have David Kelly, who holds TWO C-Suite positions with the Golden State Warriors as Chief Legal Officer AND Chief Business Officer of Golden State Entertainment, the team’s entertainment division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to betting irregularities, the NBA has their EYE on the Raptors' Jontay Porter... wink wink, get it?! Friend of the show, Ice Cube and his BIG3 League have reportedly offered Caitlin Clark $5 million to play but what are the odds that actually happens and just how bad are the Bucks with Doc Rivers? Ah, let us count the ways with WORD COUNT! Plus, Amin and Charlotte can't help but blush to find out that Coach Craig Robinson is an Oddballer! The former head men’s basketball coach and executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) joins Oddball to talk with Amin and Charlotte about his new podcast, WAYS TO WIN with John Calipari from Higher Ground Productions, and how the lessons he learned from his experience as a coach have helped in all aspects of his life and more. Listen and subscribe to Craig's new podcast, WAYS TO WIN with John Calipari by going to: link.chtbl.com/waystowin?sid=oddball1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think about the thing you’ve practiced more than anything else in the world. Maybe it’s painting. Or writing. Or playing the piano. Now imagine you wake up one day and you just can’t do it. You’re not sick. You’re not injured. But that one thing is impossible. It’s called the yips, and even the most talented people in the world experience it. What could cause them to lose their superpowers? And is there anything they can do to get them back? Today, a special bonus episode from our friends over at Unexplainable, a Vox Media podcast that explores scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and all the things we learn by diving into the unknown. New episodes of Unexplainable are available every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘limb’ as in out on a limb as in predictions as in 2024 MLB season is here! Let’s start things off with Jordan Montgomery and the Diamondbacks first. Day before the season starts and we have a signing. The Diamondbacks made it to the World Series last season and are all in this season. (6:10) Alright, let’s get to some predictions! What to watch for! Stories to follow! MVP! World Series! We predict it all! (25:20) ESPN is likely to opt-out of its broadcast deal with MLB. Why? Is this a sign things are bad for baseball? (32:35) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about how MLB would handle a suspension for a player with deferred money. (36:50) Review: Miller’s Girl. (39:30) Did you see this story about the Utah women’s basketball team? Subjected to racial threats in Idaho as part of the tournament. What is happening? (44:35) NPPOD. (45:50) We have more updates from the NFL owners meetings. More new rules. More games on weekdays. More kickoff changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denver Nuggets 72-year-old super fan, Vicki Ray, says she was banned from Ball Arena after having the same seats for 25 years. She claims she did nothing wrong while the Nuggets organization released a statement that she "repeated violations and warnings of the NBA's Code of Conduct as well as Ball Arena's Code of Conduct". What is going on in this bizarre story? Then, Adam Silver says the NBA might be 'past the point' of having a competitive All-Star Game... you've got to be kidding! Don't worry, Commish... Oddball is here to help! Plus, why does Tom Thibodeau get so much hate amongst players in the league? Meanwhile, Donte DiVincenzo torched the Pistons for 40 points and hit 11 3-pointers in the process, breaking the Knicks' all-time record for a single game and the Pistons' head coach Monty Williams was not too pleased.... Josh Hart to the defense! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo convinced Katie Nolan and Amin Elhassan to do something he’s wanted to do ever since PTFO launched: play Spider-Man 2 using the giant LCD screen that normally sits right behind him. And have an entire conversation — about punching through Ikea furniture; Rocket League; AOL screen names; multitasking; the Spider-Man canon; and our personal journeys through video games — while doing it. Which is all to say that this episode is a bit of an experiment. And you can watch it all on our YouTube channel, please: https://www.youtube.com/@pablotorrefindsout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘dishonest’ as in where is the truth as in not a press conference as in Shohei Ohtani as in Ippei as in the Dodgers as in gambling. Why did Ohtani do that? Why would his lawyers and reps and the team have him do that? Press not allowed to ask questions? (15:20) We have another gambling issue. This time in the NBA with Jontay Porter of the Raptors. Prop bet problems. (25:00) We have new rules in the NFL. No more hip-drop tackles. Defense is NOT happy about the change. (35:30) Review: Ricky Stanicky. (38:20) What is going on with Deion Sanders? He said his son and Travis Hunter will pick their NFL teams. Interesting. (45:00) NPPOD. (48:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Buffalo Bills new stadium and the price of season tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love Lies Bleeding. Cinephile vault: One of Adnan’s favorite interviews ever with filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld. Yet another Paul Giamatti movie: Win Win. The audience is concerned about how much money Adnan is spending at movie theaters. Kung Fu Panda 4. Last movie you walked out of? Hockey talk with Adnan and Chris. Four Daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The USMNT is CONCACAF Nations League champion for the third consecutive time, beating Mexico Dos a Cero in a dominant performance!   There's no better feeling than a Dos a Cero victory for the USMNT over the Mexican national team! Christian and Alexis break down all the action from the Nations League Final and reflect on the USMNT's dominance over El Tri over the past few years. The guys also analyze Matchweek 6 of the MLS season and roast Charlie Davies' attempt to become Dominican. 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 ‘clarity’ as in crystal clear as in details as in maybe the truth as in Shohei Ohtani is expected to meet the media today. He has yet to address the media since the firing of his interpreter in South Korea over the alleged illegal gambling or theft or whatever it is has happened. (16:30) Everyone is excited for Opening Day and it’s all bad news right now. MLBPA fighting. Power struggles. Where’s the baseball? (26:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Jackson Holliday and the Orioles and service time manipulation! (36:55) Review: Quiet on the Set. (42:20) What is going on LSU head coach Kim Mulkey? Going after a Washington Post writer. Let’s discuss the hit piece stopper. (46:38) The NCAA had to pull a ref from the women’s tournament over a conflict of interest! What are we doing!? (50:20) NPPOD 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. Hunter and Wrecker go on a mission with Fennec Shand in the Star Wars Bayou while Omega teaches Crosshair about the art of meditation. We also discuss the upcoming live action series 'The Acolyte', including cast, era and themes that look quite promising. Finally, Gina Carano got a puff piece in the Hollywood Reporter in an attempt to undo her cancelation and subsequent firing 3 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ah, Dillon Brooks... Oddball has missed you! Amin and Charlotte react to the Bulls' DeMar DeRozan and Rockets' Dillon Brooks being ejected after an on-court scuffle last night in the Rockets seventh straight win and the latest in the Timberwolves analyst who received supervised release after being arrested for allegedly stealing "strategic NBA information." Amin and Charlotte also say goodbye to the NBA G League Ignite program after the announcement that it will end after this season. Did the NIL rule really lead to its end? Plus, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is just the kind of "oddball" we love over here at... well, you get it. Mazzulla wouldn't reveal who gave him the directive to stop weirdly trying to block opponents' shots during dead-ball situations but added, "I don't think it's a rule, but I'm sure it will be in the next 24-48 hours." Then, Amin and Charlotte decide what's more embarrassing and defeating for players in the NBA: being beaten with rude cockiness or getting killed with kindness? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rex Chapman, former Great White Hope and author of the new memoir "It's Hard for Me to Live with Me," traces the fading of an endangered sports species, from his personal history as a basketball prodigy in the American South to the rise of the international game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew discusses the evolution of "Nerd Culture" and how it has changed over the last few years, if you can safely and correctly swim with an Apple watch, and how Tony made his friend edit a video about his European vacation for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy got a text from someone and Stugotz and Mikey A try and figure out who sent it. Dianna Russini joins the show to talk about how crazy her life has been since moving to the Athletic, going to the Super Bowl in Vegas, having two kids and dealing with NFL free agency. She tells stories of getting scooped by Adam Schefter and people who don't know how to use emojis properly which lead to embarrassing tweets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We don't usually have guests who are more handsome than Christian and Alexis, but we made an exception for the most attractive owner in world football, Mark Consuelos! We're honored to have legendary actor and TV personality, Mark Consuelos, on today's show! Mark tells the guys about his experience owning Campobasso FC, a club in the Italian fourth division, and tells some incredible stories about his trips to visit the team. Christian and Alexis also ask Mark about his day-to-day working in morning television, find out how he became a fan of Italian calcio, and tell him how good looking he is about 10,000 times during the interview. You won't want to miss this fun and hilarious conversation. 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

Patrick Beverley and the Bucks should've known better than to upset... Payton Pritchard. Also... do you hear that? Sounds like a MVP conversation is happening and Kings coach Mike Brown isn't happy that Domantas Sabonis and his NBA-leading 24 triple-doubles and 51 consecutive double-doubles hasn't been talked about enough. The Timberwolves may have as much drama as Minnesota has lakes after a Timberwolves employee was fired, arrested and charged with felony third-degree burglary for allegedly stealing thousands of internal files and Charlotte and Amin go over the latest updates just one day after Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore's bid to acquire majority control looked to be in shambles. Plus, will the Miami Heat make the playoffs and how many wins with the Suns rack up with the signing of Isaiah Thomas? Get ready for BET THE SHOW sponsored by DraftKings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘translate’ as in translator as in Shohei Ohtani as in Ippei Mizuhara as in gambling. What is happening here? Did Ohtani have a gambling problem? Was his money stolen by his interpreter? Is Ohtani going to get suspended? WHAT IS GOING ON!? (20:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about why the MLB season started in South Korea with games being played with West Coast teams. (30:35) NPPOD. (32:45) Review: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. (36:50) Let’s talk about employees stealing from employers. It happened in Jacksonville. It may have happened with Ohtani. And now it’s happened with the Minnesota Timberwolves. (44:00) The NFL rules are changing. Every year it’s something new. Is it for the players? Is it for the fans? (49:25) Yamamoto got shelled in his first start for the Dodgers. Bad start, that’s it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been years since these three friends saw each other, in person. Or even virtually. And so it is our distinct pleasure to relive Pablo’s second-favorite thing that happened during the pandemic. As well as Amin’s most recent global viral humiliation, which now comes with important religious context. And also the digital foundation of Katie’s eternal love for Dan Soder. ALSO: being left on read by celebrities; Crazy Puffs; hand abstinence; the Chinese government; and vaguely racist voice filters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things are heating up in both conferences as the playoff push intensifies for nearly every team... except the Celtics. Also, ENOUGH with the injuries! Why can't OG and the Knicks catch a break... you know, the good kind! Do the Lakers have any depth left to get them into the playoffs? Oddball looks at which teams are hurting the most as the season crawls into the playoffs. Plus, A-Rod's financing to acquire the Timberwolves appears to be falling apart and Charlotte and Amin look at recent comments from Steph Curry, Darvin Ham, Kyle Lowry, and Anthony Edwards to decide who the Pinocchios around the NBA are in WHO'S LYING? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe & Mike break down major headlines in baseball ahead of the upcoming season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Uconn being undervalued? Can Arizona or Auburn upset No. 6 Syracuse? Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating, known for predicting March Madness upsets, break down the key Underdog matchup of this year’s Women’s tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘opening day lite’ as in Dodgers as in Padres as in South Korea. Why is it happening now? Why is next week Opening Day for every other team? Something crazy has happened before the game even started… a bomb threat! (5:15) There is a Game of Thrones happening inside the MLBPA right now like we’ve never seen. Scott Boras. Bruce Meyer. Tony Clark. Howard Marino. Players. Agents. Whoa! (17:00) Jazz Chisholm spoke on The Pivot podcast and called out his former veterans. Why? What was the goal of that? (30:00) Review: Wonka. (32:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Nationals owner Mark Lerner writing a letter to the fans. (41:20) What is going on in the ACC? Another lawsuit! This time it’s Clemson! They’ve joined FSU in trying to get out of the TV deal. (48:50) What is happening with the sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves? Is Alex Rodriguez in trouble? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The death blow to the NCAA won't be dealt by college athletes unionizing, as historic as that movement is. It will come from a seemingly anonymous man named Jeffrey Kessler: an attorney who also happens to be the greatest sports lawyer of all time. Kessler has fought for everyone from Tom Brady to the U.S. women's national soccer team — and now, after winning in front of the Supreme Court, he's busy changing the very nature of college sports. Pablo invites Kessler into the PTFO studio and pressure-tests whether college athletes could finally wrest what's allegedly owed to them: billions, plural, in past damages from the NCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Excuses are like assholes, Amin. Have you ever seen a more awful looking shot? Charlotte asks Amin about that viral video of someone who looks remarkably like Amin at a celebrity basketball game and Amin gives his strange take on Kyrie Irving's wild left-handed floater to beat the Nuggets over the weekend. Plus, Zion is dropping pounds, NC State has more wins than the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena, and DeAndre Ayton moves from an air mattress to the... wait, he was sleeping on an air mattress for HOW LONG?! And Charlotte and Amin are excited to see former Oddball guest Isaiah Thomas has signed a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns - how will IT make the best impact and possibly help them in their playoff run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘definitive loss’ as in Blake Snell as in Scott Boras as in the San Francisco Giants. Why is this a loss for Snell? Is this a loss for Boras? (8:50) We have fighting! The MLBPA is reportedly facing a mutiny. What is happening? Is another lockout coming? (23:15) There are so many injuries. The Houston Astros lost another pitcher. Bryce Harper has a back issue. Byron Buxton has a back injury. (36:15) Review: Ferrari. (41:20) The Bauer Hour is back! Bauer announced he’s going to pitch against the Yankees… as part of a Mexican pro team! (45:00) The Big East is mad. Every school that misses the tournament is mad. More statements. More words. (50:45) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drive-Away Dolls. Meadowlark Media’s high-tech water dispenser. Adnan is joined by director Alexandre O. Philippe to discuss his William Shatner documentary, “You Can Call Me Bill”. What Happens Later. Adnan’s lunch with Dan Le Batard. Lone Star. One of the most surprising movie reviews in Cinephile history. To Kill A Tiger. Adnan’s awkward fan encounter. Great supporting characters in rom-coms. El Conde. Adnan gets super old with Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FA Cup semis are set after a wild round of matches, with Manchester United shocking Liverpool in a thrilling contest at Old Trafford! There's so much to talk about from a packed weekend of football around the world! Alexis has returned from London, so the boys are back in-studio to break down all the action from the FA Cup quarter-finals. Christian and Alexis give their thoughts on every contest and predict which two of United, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Coventry City will reach the FA Cup Final at Wembley. The guys also react to Alexis' viral moment with Thierry Henry on the Champions League pregame show, discuss the UCL quarter-finals draw, and pick the best and worst moments from the weekend's MLS and NWSL games. 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 ‘two sleeps’ as in baseball is back as in the Dodgers as in the Padres as in Seoul as in Opening Day as in the Mets as in the Marlins as in the Cardinals! Ohtani and the Dodgers kicks things off on Wednesday against the Padres. (8:35) Eury Perez is being shutdown. It is bad news for the Marlins. Why did they say it was a blister!? (12:00) What’s going on in Mets land? Steve Cohen met the media to talk Pete Alonso, to talk expectations, to talk farm system. Fun times! (16:20) Why did the Cardinals extend Oli Marmol? What was the point before this season? (25:00) Review: Madame Web. (27:23) Let’s talk football. The Steelers signed Russell Wilson, traded Kenny Pickett, and then traded for Justin Fields. Wow. Why did they trade Pickett? Why did the Bears accept so little? (35:00) March Madness is here! Go Yale! Go Wisconsin! But what about all these teams saying no to the NIT? Ridiculous! (42:30) NPPOD. What happened to scoring in NBA games? (47:40) A chocolate scheme in Maryland is crazy. The PTSA treasurer used $29,000 of chocolate sales on himself and gambling! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Billy, Mikey A and Fuentes run through all the latest in free agency and try to make sense of it all. What will happen with Justin Fields and what does it say about him that he hasn't been moved yet? Do the Falcons or the Bears have a better offense at this point? Mike Golic joins the show to talk about his family's new venture as well the part of free agency that makes him so angry. Stugotz gives his top 5 things that can only happen to the New York Jets. Plus, Fuentes plays a game of "Big Deal or NOT a Big Deal". 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. After linking up with Rex at his hideout on Teth, the crew must fend off an attack from one of the shadow clone assassins from lasts season's Clone Conspiracy episode as they draw one step closer to Mount Tantiss. Also Amin shares his thoughts on the news that 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' feature film has been prioritized over a fourth season of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you think Oddball and the Pistons are playing around with the effects of #RisingTaj then you haven't been paying attention to the 3-1 Pistons since Taj Gibson joined the Motor City. Quit messing around and get on board #RideWithThomas! The Miami Heat are rolling into Detroit for two games this weekend, Domantas Sabonis continues to not get the recognition he deserves, Darvin Ham has the Lakers worried about "favorites", and DeAndre Ayton wants to be known as a winner... Amin and Charlotte have them all covered with HYPE ME UP! Plus, NBA veteran and Phoenix Suns' broadcaster Eddie Johnson returns to share how he's seen trash talking and mental toughness evolve in the NBA over the years and his wild stories of the players that used it best to help their game. 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 ‘breakout’ as in Spring Training and Spring Breakouts as in the inaugural MLB showcase. Did you watch the games? Did you see the top prospects? (9:10) Who is the Yankees Opening Day starter? Not Gerrit Cole. Not Carlos Rodon. Not Marcus Stroman. (13:10) What is going on with the Kansas City Chiefs? Are the moving? Are they threatening to move? (26:30) Review: Agrylle. (29:12) Penguins heist. No not stolen Penguins! Stole Jaromir Jags bobbleheads! (32:40) Aaron Rodgers was forced to release a statement. Politics! (34:40) NPPOD. (36:35) Nick Saban can’t stop talking. Retired and now he hates college football. NIL is out of control, but is he the right person to tell us? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the line beyond which we need to say Aaron Rodgers shouldn't be taken seriously? And why won't crows pick up trash? Plus: Bone Tomahawk, Inspectah Charles Johnson, the QAnon of architecture, and Project Acoustic Kitty. Further reading: RFK Jr.'s VP prospect Aaron Rodgers has shared false Sandy Hook conspiracy theories in private conversations (Pamela Brown and Jake Tapper) Here's all the dumb sh*t Aaron Rodgers recently said on a conspiracy theory podcast (Sean Keeley) The Magic of Bird Brains (Ben Crair) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin Elhassan and Charlotte Wilder join the shipping container to discuss growing conspiracy theories about Kate Middleton and her whereabouts, Billy joining a holiday themed competition show, Charlotte opening a hot dog cart and if Aubrey Plaza's moment has finally passed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 NWSL season has finally arrived, so women's soccer expert, Jenna Tonelli, had to stop by the studio to give us all the best info ahead of this weekend's opening matches!  It's WoSo season babayyy! We're hyped to have another incredible NWSL season on the horizon, with more clubs, more media exposure, and more action for fans of the women's game. Women's soccer expert and Gotham FC beat reporter, Jenni Tonelli, joins Christian for today's episode to talk NWSL Challenge Cup, give a general preview of the 2024 NWSL season, and share her thoughts on the USWNT. Plus, Christian and Producer Miguelito discuss the weekend's FA Cup contests and give out a parlay. 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

Sure, seeing Nikola Jokic faceoff against Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and the Heat is fun but the REAL entertainment on the court for Amin and Charlotte... the Heat's Golden Oldies dance team! If you don't have NBA League Pass... you're missing out on all the in-arena entertainment around the league and also the recent returns of Donovan Mitchell, OG Anunoby, and Tyrese Maxey. While Luka Doncic's triple-double streak may have come to an end, Daniel Gafford has an even more historic streak still going on. Plus, if you haven't chosen to #RideWithThomas and experienced the Taj Gibson effect going on with the Pistons, then you're missing out on money! Don't miss another chance to be part of the #RisingTaj, be sure to watch BET THE SHOW presented by DraftKings to join in on the action with Charlotte! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Underdogs” it’s all College Basketball! First, the guys look at “wounded assassins” on the men’s side who could find their way through their conference tournaments and into the NCAA field. Then, on the women’s side– value picks to win the national title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘PSA’ as in Preller Strikes Again as in the San Diego Padres have traded for Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox. Grade the trade! You get an A! You get a B! Wait, but you get an A! Let’s talk about why each team made these trades. Why did the Padres make this trade? What is the White Sox plan? (13:45) Gerrit Cole really is injured. The Yankees do wha the Yankees do. Still haven’t given a definitive timeline. But he’ll be out. Bad news. (21:08) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about team doctors. Dr. Neal ElAttrache is the Dodgers team doctor, but he’s also the No. 1 doctor that other players see. (31:47) Review: Gladiator. (36:00) Aaron Rodgers. Welcome to politics. (47:10) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story of the NBA cannot be told without Oscar Schmidt, the most prolific scorer in the history of the world. But that hasn't stopped our fellow Americans from trying to do exactly that. So today, with LeBron James on pace to break Oscar's record of 49,737 career points this weekend, Pablo travels to glorious Orlando, Florida and sits down with the legend who refused to play in the league, despite getting drafted. And we find out why Oscar's impact on basketball — like his laugh — still echoes through the game today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., Renee gives her State of the Union in women's basketball. Plus, ESPN's Elle Duncan joins the show to talk more about women's basketball and her new book "For You, I Will" which she dedicated to her daughter. And on MoCo Newsroom, the crew dishes on "Love is Blind." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OG returned to Madison Square Garden from injury in a BIG way last night in the Knicks blowout win against the Sixers (sorry Tyrese Maxey, we still love you) but the real buzz around the NBA is... Steph Curry wants to be President? Amin and Charlotte have their ballots cast and already have the cabinet filled for a Curry Administration. Plus, Kobe Bryant's statue has... uh, a few mistakes, the Wizards' owner needs to make amends to fans in the District, and the Orlando Magic signed head coach Jamahl Mosley to a four-year extension, so what tricks does he have up his sleeve? Do you hear that? Sounds like some WORD COUNT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘dummy call’ as in a fake audible as in a fugazi as in Aaron Rodgers as Vice President… what!? Yup, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has Rodgers as a potential candidate. Is this real life? (11:06) Another day, another Yankees injury. Aaron Judge this time with an MRI on his abs. Gerrit Cole MRI results still aren’t out. All is well with the Yankees. (24:50) Review: The ABCs of Book Banning. (30:25) The State of the State of Florida. What’s happening there? Why it’s important. (33:50) NPPOD. (38:12) Let’s talk cap space! Patrick Mahomes restructures his deal for Chiefs cap space. Fun! (45:00) We finally have the result of the Jaguars employee who stole milllllions from the team. He got 6 1/2 years! Woof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rudy Gobert was fined $100,000 after his "money gesture" directed at ref Scott Foster... but was that enough? Should Gobert have been suspended for questioning an NBA ref's integrity to the game? Plus, Pistons GM Troy Weaver went off on a heckling Pistons fan in the stands - Ferris Bueller may have a day off but scrutiny in the NBA never does! Ooh, it's Oddball's favorite story time with NBA veteran Eddie Johnson! The always entertaining and charismatic Phoenix Suns' broadcaster and host of SiriusXM's "NBA Today" joins Amin and Charlotte to share the legendary players and coaches that helped shape his career and how the NBA greats changed the game forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prepare yourself for the warm glow of late-'90s nostalgia: In the era of boy-band supremacy (and a little Korn), the 'TRL' countdown was America's high-school cafeteria — a daily election of cool for youth culture. Until one fateful day in music history, twenty five years ago this week, when a chain letter set off a movement to hack the vote. Correspondent Yourgo Artsitas examines whether MTV's shadow government was protecting the the sanctity of our culture... with a lie. Learn more: https://trolldoc.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘elbow discomfort’ as in fatigue as in MRI as in Gerrit Cole as in the Yankees. UH OH! Bad news bears once again for Boone and Cashman. Let’s talk about the MRI process. The news process. And what all this could mean. (14:50) Saquon Barkley left the Giants for rival Eagles. Big no no to some. Tiki Barber took exception to this and called out Barkley. Barkley then responded. Let’s discuss the RB market and should there be loyalty. (22:22) Kirk Cousins makes money. That’s it. Just good enough. Smart enough. Lucky enough. (30:16) Review: The Teachers’ Lounge. (33:36) What happened with J.D. Davis and the San Francisco Giants. He won his arbitration hearing, but now find himself out of a job. HUH? (45:45) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There hasn't been a three-team chase for the Premier League title in quite some time, but Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal are doing their best to give us one this year!  When was the last time only one point separated the top three sides on the Premier League table at this point in the season? We certainly can't remember. Stefano Fusaro of CBS Sports is in for Alexis to talk about the thrilling City-Liverpool match and discuss its effect on the 2023/24 EPL campaign. Christian and Stefano also break down MLS Matchweek 3, analyze the USWNT's W Gold Cup victory, and react to the insane video of a Serie A manager headbutting an opposing player. 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

Adnan Virk and Chris Cote react to the 2024 Academy Awards and our successful watch along from the Meadowlark studios in Miami with Ben Lyons and David Samson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘stained carpet’ as in the Oscars as in the Academy Awards as in watch party as in Oppenheimer as in Jimmy Kimmel as in John Cena as in Emma Stone as in Barbie as in movies! Let’s do a little recap of the night and what happened. (13:20) Did you see Trevor Bauer pitch? Did ya? He pitched for the Asian Breeze against a bunch of minor leaguers and no one watched. No scouts there. Is it over? (22:20) Mookie Betts is now the shortstop for the Dodgers. No longer 2nd baseman. What happened? What goes into a move like this and why so close to start of season? (34:25) Rudy Gobert has been fined $100K by the NBA. He did a money gesture to the refs. And then doubled down after the game. Woof. (40:00) NPPOD. (42:30) What are the Bears doing? No more Arlington Heights? Back to the city? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everybody is injured, huh? What's it gonna take to get a healthy Knicks squad? Think how good the Cavs will be when they get Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, and Max Strus back on the court... looks like the NBA is in dire need of the return of HYPE ME UP! Plus, you already know them and love them, and if you don’t, you should! Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion are back to share their biggest surprises this season, their favorite all-time NBA Twitter moments, and what the future of NBA social media looks like. Listen and subscribe to the "Six Trophies with Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion" podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘jab’ as in punch as in uppercut as in hook as in Jake Paul as in Mike Tyson as in Netflix. What is happening? What is Netflix doing? (13:35) Is Ben Simmons’ career over? The millions and millions and millions of dollars he’s been paid to not play. Often hurt Simmons is out for the year again. Woof. (29:00) Review: Perfect Days. (34:55) Trevor Bauer is back in baseball. On a foreign travel team that you have to pay to play for. Huh….. (39:36) NPPOD. (41:33) Is the Wizards/Capitals move to Virginia dead? It sure looks like it despite what Ted Leonsis and the Virginia governor are saying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can we learn from the power-grab by NFL prodigy Caleb Williams and his stage dad? Why does Pablo always feel so bad about saying "no"? And how does one begin to argue better? Plus: Uncle Dennis, giant babies and literally sticking to sports. Further reading: Caleb Williams and Team Intend on Owning the Process (Kalyn Kahler) https://theathletic.com/5301341/2024/02/28/caleb-williams-quarterback-nfl-draft-ownership/ The Mind-Boggling Simplicity of Learning to Say 'No' (Leslie Jamison) https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/28/well/mind/saying-no.html Overwhelmed? Just Say 'No.' (Arthur C. Brooks) https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/02/saying-no-science-happiness/677579/ How Happy Couples Argue (Derek Thompson) https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/02/how-to-fight-conversation-advice/677594/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Meadowlark Media prepares for its first ever Oscars Watch Party, Tony declares that they aren't really a big deal. The container also discusses what establishments they'd love to open if given the opportunity and what innocent lie do they frequently tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a double-guest episode of The Cooligans! Taylor Rockwell of Total Soccer Show is in for Alexis to talk Champions League and USWNT before an insightful interview with lead play-by-play broadcaster for MLS Season Pass, Jake Zivin!  There's so much incredible soccer to talk about from the United States and Europe! First, Christian and TSS' Taylor Rockwell break down the week's Champions League matches and recap the wet and wild Women's Gold Cup contest between the USWNT and Canada. Then, Christian and Alexis interview broadcaster, Jake Zivin, about his first year calling MLS games on Apple TV. The guys discuss Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's chances to win MLS Cup, how Messi's impact on MLS compares to David Beckham's, and Jake's best moments in the broadcasting booth. 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

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. The gang is fully batch together as Echo rejoins the squad for a trip to Barton IV in an attempt to recover data from Nala Se's datapad, encountering an ice wyrm along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest story in the NBA tonight is gonna be whether or not you chose to #RideWithThomas. Oh, you'll see... better check out BET THE SHOW to get in on the action. Amin is in New Orleans trying to find some solid internet connection and avoid any voodoo from Zion Williamson after the comments he TOTALLY *didn't* make about him, while Charlotte is in NYC wondering whether LeBron James' ankle injury from 'wear and tear' is the truest sign that we're finally seeing LeBron's mortality. Plus, Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion join the Oddball universe to talk about their NBA podcast, "Six Trophies with Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion" and how the duo have worked together for so long on a variety of acclaimed and beloved projects and why their respective superfandoms for the Spurs and Knicks have them both feeling hopeful for the first time in ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘overreaction’ as in this players stinks as in he’ll never be good again as in he’s the best player we’ve ever seen! What are we talking about? MLB Spring Training! Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a bad start… STINKS! Carlos Rodon still can’t find his fastball… this actually might not be an overreaction! Juan Soto is scorching! (11:00) Nick Saban had enough. That’s why he left coaching. He sounded off to ESPN on his decision. (24:45) Review: Sound of Metal. (30:50) NPPOD. (32:50) What is happening in Chicago with stadiums? Bears want a stadium. White Sox want a stadium. (41:10) The same thing is happening in Kansas City. Stadiums! Stadiums! Stadiums! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A PTFO listener sends Pablo on a mission to figure out which athlete-branded booze is best. Is it James Harden’s wine? Steph Curry’s bourbon? Can we finally end the LeBron v. MJ debate with a tequila tasting? Pseudo-expert Katie Nolan and real expert Jason Wilson help Pablo get drunk very quickly, and also get to the bottom of whether athlete alcohol is delectable or douchey. Also: spitting, dumping, loam, and a champagne HR violation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did the only person who’s ever won multiple Pulitzer Prizes for Criticism develop his sense of taste? Who needs a movie review when we’ve got Rotten Tomatoes and streaming algorithms? And do we even have real movie stars anymore? Wesley Morris, New York Times critic at large, makes the case for professional criticism over customer service. (And why Stephen A. Smith belongs to the proud tradition of camp.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter sit down with NFL agent Joe Linta to discuss NFL free agency. Linta represents 51 NFL players including Kyle Juszczyk and Joe Flacco. Plus, It’s officially March…the guys give their favorite potential college basketball national champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte needs someone to blame! The Cavaliers overcome a 22-point deficit last night to beat the Celtics and end Boston's 11-game winning streak - is this the Celtics' mentality we can expect in the playoffs? Plus, Zion Williamson says he's willing to participate in the All-Star Dunk Contest only IF he's selected as an All-Star which begs the question: can Amin control himself over this headline?! Then, she’s one of the best in the game - your favorite hooper's favorite hooper - the WNBA's Arike Ogunbowale joins Oddball to talk about growing up in an athletic family, becoming Notre Dame’s all-time leading scorer, and how she approaches the game now as a multi-time WNBA All-Star for the Dallas Wings and one of the league's most prolific scorers. The 2024 WNBA season tips off on May 14 - get ready and get your tickets now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘injuries, injuries, injuries!’ as in Lucas Giolito as in Sonny Gray as in Justin Verlander as in Kyle Bradish as in Kodai Senga. It’s all about spring training injuries and teams trying to avoid this. Giolito signs a big deal for the Red Sox and now he’s done. Sonny Gray will likely miss Opening Day with a hamstring. Justin Verlander will start on the IL. (15:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Athletics new renderings… hahahaha. (29:45) Review: All of Us Strangers. (34:00) Let’s talk about the Dartmouth basketball union vote. What happened? What happens next? (43:10) NPPOD. (44:05) Arch Manning has opted out of EA Sports 2025 college football game. Why? To focus on playing field… huh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oddball is doing things a little differently today and you should definitely listen. You know him as a college basketball phenom at Kentucky, an NBA star, and beloved social media figure, but Rex Chapman’s personal account of his recovery from addiction in his new memoir, IT’S HARD FOR ME TO LIVE WITH ME, is truly incredible. Rex joins Amin and Charlotte in New York City for one of the realest conversations anywhere. After listening, pick up a copy of Rex's book, IT’S HARD FOR ME TO LIVE WITH ME, available now wherever you get your books and audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike announce eight listeners as the lucky raffle winners of their sports card series for ALS care. This year, they partnered with Project Main Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary basketball coach has made a comeback at St. John's, which paints him as a role model. But Pitino's past has only become more and more mysterious, beyond the Adidas bribery scandal, a love triangle and so-called Strippergate. Correspondent Tim Rohan speaks to the private investigator who gave Pitino a lie-detector test... then gets a bizarre letter, a late-night phone call and a trip down a rabbit hole that leads all the way toward dirt on the Clintons and the federal investigation into Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘dead cap’ as in ghost money as in Russell Wilson as in Denver Broncos as in $85 million. That’s it for Russ. 2 seasons and Sean Payton had enough. The fighting at the end of the season about the contract was always going to end this way. (17:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Chicago Bears and the decision to be made about Caleb Williams or Justin Fields. Who makes this decision? (30:00) Review: Zone of Interest. (34:12) We have an Acuńan update. He is expected to be ready for Opening Day. Phew. (36:20) Scott Boras is back. It’s been a spring training tour with him. Always with the quotes. Never ends. (41:40) The Zach Wheeler deal was a big one. Huge money. But another Boras guy had something to say. (43:30) NPPOD. Let’s talk about Bronny and LeBron James.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan tells you who should and who will win all the Oscar Awards. Private Parts. All of the Oscar nominated Animated Shorts. Oscar nominated director Misan Harriman joins Adnan to discuss The After. We remember Richard Lewis by replaying his 2017 appearance on Cinephile. Adnan shares some info on our Oscar watch party/live stream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manchester City is looking like the team to beat in the Premier League yet again this season after defeating Manchester United 3-1 in England's biggest derby!  Can anyone stop Manchester City in their quest for a fourth consecutive Premier League title? It certainly doesn't seem likely at the moment, even with Liverpool ahead of them on the table. Christian and Alexis break down City's comeback victory over their crosstown rivals and recap the other important results from around the EPL. The guys also discuss the shocking refereeing blunder in the Real Madrid-Valencia match, round-up Matchweek 2 of the MLS season, analyze the USWNT's scrap with Colombia in the Women's Gold Cup, and react to an interesting conversation from Pablo Torre Finds Out. 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 ‘optimistic’ as in being encouraged as in things will go right as in this is our year as in Ronald Acuna has a knee issue and the Braves are trying to remain calm. Reigning NL MVP. He was scratched from a game on Friday and received an MRI and now he’s in Los Angeles to meet with his surgeon. Uh oh. (9:30) Another short term deal for a Scott Boras client. This time it’s Matt Chapman to the San Francisco Giants. (22:02) Review: Poor Things. (28:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Big Ten and the SEC wanting to get automatic byes in the playoffs. Will it happen? (39:10) Caitlin Clark broke another record. All-time scorer in Division 1 for Men’s or Women’s basketball. (42:05) NPPOD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Problems are solved in this episode of Oddball. The San Antonio Spurs ended their five-game losing streak, which led to Victor Wembanyama taking the mic to celebrate with the Spurs fans. Joel Embiid spoke to the media for the first time since his knee surgery, and while his problem isn’t solved, we did get clarity. Well, did we? It’s up to you, but he spoke. Trust the process, baby. Are you sick of hearing about injuries? Because we also look at the injury trouble that the New York Knicks continue to deal with before we go to a better place for diagnosing NBA problems: the NBA doctor. Dr. Elhassan and Dr. Wilder return and violate HIPAA regulations by sharing client information with all of you about the current problems they found from their check-ups with NBA teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘fever’ as in the Indiana Fever as in the Iowa Hawkeyes as in Caitlin Clark as in the WNBA. Clark announced she is going to the WNBA draft. She will forgo her final year of eligibility. Is this a smart business move? Could she make more in NIL and sponsor deals? (12:50) It’s time to talk Wendy’s again! Looks like the company is backtracking its dynamic pricing. Why? (19:15) F1 scandal has hit the circuit before the season starts. Principal of Red Bull Racing Christian Horner was under investigation for some nefarious activity. He was let off the hook, but a leak! (32:03) Review: The Leftovers. (37:30) NFL is not going to ban the “tush push”. Are you okay with that? What other rules or technology is the NFL working on? (44:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shipping container wonders about the brave people who tried things for the first time, Billy continues his attack on Disney adults, Taylor shares a story about a man named "George", and Lucy talks about boundaries with her therapist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manchester United content creator, GoodVibesJohn, is in-studio to talk all things United and share his thoughts on the biggest stories surrounding the Red Devils!  There aren't many bigger Manchester United supporters than social media sensation GoodVibesJohn, so we had to have him join the show to break down the team's rollercoaster of a season! Christian, Alexis, and John discuss United's FA Cup triumph over Nottingham Forest, Paul Pogba's lengthy doping suspension, and Marcus Rashford's article in The Players' Tribune. The guys also find out about John's Korean culture and how it's affected his soccer fandom. United supporters 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

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. We pick right up with the escape of Crosshair and Omega as they crash land on the planet Lau, Omega flexes her gambling prowess and they cross paths with a local imperial captain acting as despot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sorry Clippers, but if you come at the king... well, you know the rest. In the Lakers 21-point comeback win, LeBron showed everyone that he is still HIM… and on the verge of 40,000 points. Amin and Charlotte also breakdown why the Knicks' protest of the Feb. 12th loss to the Rockets was denied by the NBA and what action to watch for tonight thanks to BET THE SHOW presented by DraftKings. Later on, Amin and Charlotte are joined by Indiana legend and two-time NBA All-Star Brad Miller, who shares some of his wild stories from 14 seasons in the NBA and some lifelong friendships from the NBA led to starting a new league and making him a star of the outdoors. To learn more about the United Basketball League, visit TheUBL.com and follow @TheUBL. Catch Brad Miller on "Country Boys Outdoors" on The Sportsman Channel and watch full seasons on MyOutdoorTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter take an early look at college basketball teams to keep an eye on as we head into March. Then, the guys give their favorite Fantasy Baseball sleepers you should target in your upcoming draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is sex a performance-enhancing drug? Pablo and Domonique insert themselves into the debate over "post-nut clarity" with exhaustive research, from a pre-game onesome in the locker room and abstinence as a coaching philosophy, to the stamp of approval from Drake, Megan Rapinoe and actual doctors — Pablo's dad included. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘leap year’ as in today as in February 29 as in every four years as in class is in session. The NFLPA released a player survey where they graded every team in the league. In all categories from training to facilities to owners to food to family care. The Chiefs win Super Bowls but it appears players do not like the team! The Commanders ranked last again… duh. (21:00) What is the latest with the Commanders outside of the survey? FedEx backed out of the stadium naming rights. A bill just passed in DC for RFK Stadium. Is the team moving? (29:20) Review: Thelma & Louise. (34:00) Scott Boras of course showed up to the Cody Bellinger press conference with the Cubs. What did he have to say? (43:45) NPPOD. (46:06) Wendy’s is going to start dynamic pricing. How does that make you feel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 continues…This week on Montgomery & Co., we have Haley Hill, a former NFL cheerleader/Veteran who went up against the “sharks” in Shark Tank and came out with a successful deal for her company. Plus, Atlanta Dream GM Dan Padover joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘1000’ as in the 1000th episode of Nothing Personal! And it's with Coca! That's me, I'm Coca! I write these things everyday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do people have against scoring? Wait... maybe we should rephrase that? Amin and Charlotte explain what's behind the NBA Competition Committee reviewing whether there's too much offense in the league now, when it all changed and what might happen next to make it... worse? Also, what's really going on with LeBron's now deleted tweet in defense of Bronny being left off ESPN's 2024 NBA Mock Drafts? Oh, and Amin reveals another father-son dynamic that will totally SHOCK you! Plus, it's Wednesday and it's been too long... time for WORD COUNT! Spoiler: Charlotte breaks a record with her response to the Raptors' pizza party promise and Amin has a few words for Chris Paul's return to the Warriors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As several Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans players serve their suspensions from the scuffle in the Big Easy over the weekend, Amin and Charlotte react to the NBA's continued 'slap on the wrist' storylines this season. Plus, have you SEEN the Clippers new logo?! Then, Charlotte sits down in Indianapolis with the always charismatic Joakim Noah, the two-time NCAA Champion and two-time NBA All-Star to talk about turning his experience and wisdom from 13 seasons in the NBA to now being an ambassador to a variety of NBA initiatives from Basketball Without Borders to the NBA’s efforts in Africa, including with the new Basketball Africa League. The 2024 Basketball Africa League regular season tips off March 9th in South Africa, go to BAL.NBA.com for more info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you trust the sanctity of data and proof of objectivity? What if we told you that a guru at the forefront of the analytics revolution... had cooked the books of the NBA, to boost stars of the Jordan era? Correspondent Tom Haberstroh confronts a statistician with an invisible hand — and reveals that the pumping-up of our historical record is more widespread today than even nerds like Pablo had accounted for. The human element, after all, can always grease the wheels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘debut’ as in Shohei Ohtani as in Los Angeles Dodgers as in Spring Training as in gameplays. Ohtani is set to make his debut in Spring Training today. Dave Roberts spoke about the plan to get Ohtani some at-bats. MLB Network will air the game. Biggest free agent signing of all-time! (11:35) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Spring Training: what should fans look for? What do front offices look for? (25:20) Review: Anyone But You. (28:10) NFL Combine is here. Top prospects are starting to opt-out way more than usual. New trend? Just this year? Is the NFL happy about it? (35:30) The running back market has crashed. Players aren’t getting top dollar. Teams are passing on franchise tagging running backs. Will it ever bounce back? (41:30) NPPOD. (44:00) Pistons lost to the Knicks. Monty Williams lost it on the refs in the postgame presser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dune: Part Two. (No spoilers) SAG Awards recap. Director Chris Cassel joins Adnan to discuss his documentary “To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb”. Chris fell in love with New York. The Third Man. The Coen brothers broke up?! Adnan does some Bob Costas/Ben Mankiewicz middling. Films you won’t believe Alexander Payne has contributed to. Chris’ limited fake Christopher Walken.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 MLS season has begun, with an opening weekend full of incredible action and hilarious moments!  MLS is back baby! The first weekend of action was great for some teams, but others will be looking to bounce back as quickly as possible after a disappointing initial result. Christian and Alexis break down all the games and give their biggest winners and losers from the opening matchday, especially Messi and Inter Miami's comeback result against LA Galaxy. The guys also recap the League Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool, give their thoughts on Everton's point deduction being reduced, and react to the viral video of iShowSpeed taking out Kaka in a charity match. 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 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

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

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

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 Ligouri 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. Oh, and Oddball is in Indianapolis for All-Star Weekend! But first, 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