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Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle are flexing their dart skills during training while wondering why the hell the Mandalorian covert is staying on this toxic planet. On the Bad Batch, the gang is getting back together as Rex and Echo reunite with clone force 99 on Pabu while Crosshair gets tortured by Dr. Hemlock the Mad Scientist. Bad Batch discussion comes first, Mando talk starts after 16:18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike talk all things WBC from the Shohei Ohtani-Mike Trout matchup to Randy Arozarena’s awesomeness to John Smoltz’s, er, lack of energy. 1:37 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin, Mayes and Pockets Graham travel beyond Neptune to board a ship that can harness the power of a black hole, bend space time and travel beyond the boundaries of known scientific reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., in trending news, WWYD to get a squatter out of your home? Also, A.I. matchmaking? A.I. chatbots can now be life partners but NOT without A.I. consent, we get into that & more with the crew! Plus, Kennesaw State had a historic season that led them to the NCAA Tournament, we chat with Head Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Folks it’s our international episode Among the international aspects of this college football podcast: civil awards. Beachfront monkey attacks. Baseball injuries throughout history. American-Italian football celebrations. And more ??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OTLG goes to the West Coast for a pre-NCAA tournament interview (sorry for your loss, Stanford faithful) with the stoic legend, Tara VanDerveer, who reveals the moment she first heard about Netflix. Plus, an Extra, Extra hot off the presses! We go way back … to the first-ever women’s college game played at the San Francisco Armory … Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mario Chalmers is back making waves in the news by telling everyone not to be afraid of the Big Bad Bron, and certain politician has his back. Michael Jordan is engaged in serious talks to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. What does this mean for their chances in the Wembanyama lottery? Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated joins the program to navigate the thorny waters of the Ja Morant situation, especially in regards to players advantageously invoking mental health in serious matters in our Truth Tellers series. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Pulisic finally broke his silence on the Berhalter vs. Reyna saga.   The USMNT captain didn't hold back when speaking to ESPN about the drama surrounding US Soccer. Christian and Alexis weigh in on Pulisic's comments and debate how they will affect the rest of the team. They also discuss Thiago Almada's meteoric rise to stardom and other top stories from Week 3 of the MLS season!  Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Top 5 Films and biggest flop. Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Adnan would give up a limb for an interview with Michael Shannon. Adnan tells an epic story about attempting to exchange a hat at the mall. Wag The Dog. Dustin Hoffman’s funniest roles? Entertainment infidelity. Adnan loses his wallet. This Boy’s Life. Good sequels. Billy and Chris’ Marlins Spring Training game recap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tottenham Hotspurs manager, Antonio Conte, did not hold back in his post-match press conference on Saturday.  The Italian gaffer has been known to be emotional on the touchline, but this outburst showed a whole new level of frustration. What does it mean for Conte's future at the club and how will it affect the rest of Tottenham's season? Alexis is back as the Cooligans discuss this, Fulham's FA Cup collapse against Manchester United, and other top stories from around English football.   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 producer Darth Cornpuzzle spend some time at the center of the Galaxy on Coruscant with Dr. Penn Pershing as he acclimates to the New Republic thanks to their rehabilitation Amnesty Program. Pershing's interest in cloning has implications for the bigger picture in Star Wars. Meanwhile, Din Djarin and Bo Katan have a dogfight with imperials before being accepted into the Armorer's covert. This is the way. On the Bad Batch, we take a trip to Pabu, a mediterranean island themed planet where Omega gets a friend and the gang gets to relax a bit. Bad Batch discussion comes first, Mando talk starts after 10:41. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As members of the crew gradually show up for Mystery Crate, we begin with a giant seaweed blob, alarm clocks, and teasing a special mystery crate with the Savannah Bananas. Then, a discussion on our game “Who Dat Is,” YouTube shorts, and listening to our own voices. Plus, after Jer Bear tells an embarrassing story from his Bar Mitzvah, we discuss Gator Boys and the Everglades, Bloody Mary’s, Puerto Rico vs. the Dominican Republic at the WBC, and JuJu updates the Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Simms joins the guys to react to Aaron Rodgers intending to play for the Jets and other NFL free agency moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Too Many Men crew is back for the second episode of the week and kick things off with their Bit O'News on the Andrei Svechnikov and Artturi Lehkonen injuries and Big City Greens Classic. Then, we have a new entrant on the Shit List as the crew discusses the recent video of Carson Briere pushing a wheelchair down stairs at a party. Plus, we have Hockey News on the Coyotes taking on long-term IR contracts and Jonathan Quick rounding into form. And finally, our FMK brings us to potential expansion or relocation cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes still have a particular set of skills as Liam Neeson joins the illustrious ten timers club. Liam must drive trucks across frozen lakes accompanied by a toothpick, a rat named Skeeter, and his aphasic brother Gurty. Will they overcome all their obstacles and make it in time to save workers in a collapsed diamond mine? Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., we get into The Oscars & their $126,000 gift bag. Plus, the crew weighs in on a listener’s “self-care” situation, we introduce Dear MoCo! More madness with “March Memories,” Snook recounts Renee’s undefeated senior year at UCONN & taking home the NCAA title.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers "intends" to play for the New York Jets and it has Stugotz nervous. Trey Wingo joins the show to do a victory lap for reporting this days ago. Mike Golic joins the show to discuss what Rodgers means to the entire AFC, why Jets fans should be optimistic and to give Billy some first pitch advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate and Jess are joined by Stanford basketball star Cameron Brink (who loves Barbie and has never seen Sandlot!), and then they debut a brand new segment called “The OpEd” to discuss a story that piqued their interest — a New York Times article about NIL and the marketing of female athletes — which also connects with Brink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Spencer (overwhelming fear of basketball) and Holly (vacation) both out, Jason and Ryan must adhere to March Internet Law and present a bracket-based episode, which leads to important discussions like: What song gets grocery store workers amped no matter the time of day? Is patience superior to peace? Can you talk yourself into a false start on your opponent's one yard line being a good thing? Is being good at soccer more important than understanding the economy? Have we depowered Phil Collins too much? How did Matt Stafford not get the beer-based nickname? Generosity vs. Faithfulness WHO YOU GOT? What if special teams units simply refused to take the field to punt from plus territory? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA officially announced a partnership with Hawk-Eye Innovations, but citizens of the Illumination knew this was coming months ago. Ja Morant and Andrew Wiggins are superstars without a timetable to return, a nebulous designation that keeps us guessing, while Kyrie Irving has exited the lineup and resurfaced on Twitch. Truth Teller Don Vaden of Third Side Coaching rejoins the program to help us understand the referee perspective on the altercation at the end of Kings-Bucks and Fred VanVleet's comments about Ben Taylor. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new developments in the Reyna vs. Berhalter saga are insane!  American soccer looks like even more of a circus than usual following the latest reports about Claudio Reyna's behavior and comments. What does it mean for Gio, Gregg Berhalter, and the rest of the USMNT? Creator of This Week in MLS, Eli Lesser, joins the Cooligans as they give their takes on all the craziness and also dive into Week 3 of the MLS season!  Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike talk about the greatest athletes they’ve ever seen live, rank the best throws in baseball and answer some listener questions. They also talk about how awesome the U.S. Postal Service is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alison, Sara, and Shayna are joined by a guest this week: television's own Piper Shaw! Piper joins the rest of the crew to discuss the NHL Big City Greens Classic, the initial reports from the GM Meetings, the Boston Bruins insane dominance, and the Flyers GM position. Then, with Piper here for today's show, we have a conversation about the constant pigeonholing of women in sports and the qualifiers that separate women from the great work they do. And finally, our FMK takes on some of Shayna's most infamous idioms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BBC took some serious heat over the weekend.  BBC made headlines by suspending Gary Lineker from Match of the Day for his comments about the British government. Was the punishment too extreme? What's next for the legendary pundit? Comedian, Andy Haynes, joins the Cooligans discuss this drama, plus the biggest on-the-pitch stories from the weekend's Premier League action!  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

Oscars Recap with Ben Lyons. Adnan is wearing a tuxedo. Ashley Graham vs Hugh Grant. Why Red Carpets are so awkward. A story from Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscars after party. Million Dollar Baby. Who is the next Brendan Fraser? Is Sundance the G League of Hollywood? Cover the Oscars or live stream with Mario Chalmers? The Quiet Girl. Chris knows something. Le Pupille. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Mikey A. and Billy are joined by Gojo as the crew continues to wait for Aaron Rodgers to make his decision. Mikey ranks the best QBs in the AFC and the guys think his rankings are a hedge incase Aaron doesn't end up on the Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy, Chris Cote, Jessica, Tony, Cintia and Mike Fuentes take you through another Mystery Crate adventure! Chris Cote wants to write the official book of spoiler alert etiquette, Tony is beefing with everybody, and Mike Fuentes has a secret podcast. Also, we discuss cleaning straws, giving yourself pep talks, and we take people behind the bit on what happened with Gary V at Radio Row.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During International Women’s Month, the Too Many Men crew knows the reality: “Of course you f***ing listen!” Alison, Shayna, and Sara are back and their Bit O’News covers the announcement of the PHWA women’s chapter, Tony DeAngelo’s suspension, and the recent Mike Harrington controversy involving a Jr. Reporter. The Minnesota Wild make our Shit List as yet another team to ruin Pride Night. Then, “hockey talk” brings us to the resurgence of one team in the East and one team in the West post-deadline. And finally, our fashion-based FMK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle descend into the depths of the Mines of Mandalore in seek of the living waters. Bo Katan comes to Din's rescue and shows off some Darksaber skills before they make a discovery that could change everything. Meanwhile on the Bad Batch, has Crosshair finally had enough of the Empire? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike talk a bit about the WBC, rule changes, Mike's long and so far fruitless journey to see LeBron James play and, yes, they even try to talk about hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes are convicts that gotta fled in order to ride Ducatis and recover a computer disk holding financial information for the Cuban Mafia. If you meet us behind the scoreboard in the Georgia Dome, we will show you how log on to the Inner Sanctum. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., March is here and we have all the NCAA madness coming all month long with “March Memories.” Plus, after a couple sues a snorkeling company for leaving them stranded, we ask the crew “what are some of your unusual fears?” But first, it’s Women’s History Month & we go down the list of the top 5 most googled Black women.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a futile attempt to discuss Texas football's nonexistent QB controversy, the crew decide to  figure out other historical events Mark Wahlberg could have prevented  convert all Florida public schools to putt-putt courses  return the PAC-12 to greatness through the power of PARTY SCHOOL place Hawaii where it belongs: At the heart of the sport with every privilege imaginable  create a program where citizens pay off delinquent taxes by hosting Family Feud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LeBron had a dream, Giannis pulled a Ricky Davis and BING BONG the Knicks are running New York City again. Sports Scientist Lorena Torres of You First joins the program to discuss prioritizing player performance when it comes to load management. Tom finally gets back to doing his own research into the supporting casts of MVP winning players to address the contrived controversy surrounding Nikola Jokic' stat padding. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate and Jess welcome on Adia Barnes, who talks about the impact of Arizona’s 2021 run to the NCAA title game. Then, an Extra, Extra hot off the presses!: the tale of Karen Logan, designer of the Wilson basketball, and her near-erasure from the history books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do teams keep gifting goals to St. Louis City SC?  MLS' newest expansion franchise can't stop winning, but it seems like their opponents might be trying to help. MLS Season Pass studio host, Jillian Sakovits, joins the Cooligans to discuss SLSC's good fortune, plus Giorgio Chiellini's first MLS goal, new ownership in Nashville, and the inaugural edition of 5-a-side.  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

Creed lll. Oscar Predictions. Adnan and Chris react to the Chris Rock Netflix special. The Wild Bunch. A classic Greg Cote response. RIP Tom Sizemore. An appearance from Bill Pidto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manchester United got embarrassed by Liverpool over the weekend. The Red Devils were no match for Mo Salah and Liverpool during Sunday's 7-0 drubbing at Anfield. What does this mean for the remainder of the EPL season and how will Manchester United bounce back? Christine Cupo of CBS Sports joins the Cooligans to discuss this, plus other top stories from the weekend's Serie A action. 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 first episode of DNF for the 2023 season welcomes everyone back by discussing:  Red Bull's dominance in Bahrain 2023 Ferrari somehow still looking like 2022 Ferrari  Aston Martin's potential surge into relevance  McLaren's dismal day Who gets the season's first Best Lad Award. (Hint: It's a "Fella" or "Guy" this week, and he somehow became someone's hero this week while also hitting them with his car.)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle are cruising in hyperspace with the purrgil as the long awaited third season of the adventures of Mando & Grogu is finally here. Din Djarin is headed back to purify himself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka in the mines of Mandalore, but first he's gotta catch up with Greef Karga, High Magistrate of the bustling and prosperous Nevarro. The Sith Lords of Podcasting also discuss the Bad Batch episode Metamorphosis and our intrepid Clone Force 99. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, the Shipping Container convenes to discuss Chris Cote's similarities with Jerry Seinfeld, Billy learns what it's like to talk to Billy, getting into voiceover work, doodling, an update from Witty on Raya and maybe being on dating shows, what would we would write a book about, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz pulls his classic "I'll be there in 5 minutes" move as the guys are set to start recording this episode. Mike Golic says he wants to be a coach for the Lions and eventually a head football coach even though he hates the combine, so the guys mock interview him with mixed results. Could the Jets end up with no QB after waiting for Aaron Rodgers to decide? How much would Stugotz pay for Montana's jersey? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Philadelphia Eagles lost a hard fought battle to the Kansas City Chiefs in this season's Super Bowl. We have Eagles cornerback Darius "Big Play" Slay on to talk about the best defense in all of football. Plus, Slay learns that he met Renee for the first time on the very day that she met Sirena for the first time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike talk all about the changes in baseball and how they will change the game. They also answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes are bayou bound and ready to open up a whole case of whupass playin foosball or whatever you call it with them gargantuans. Mama says Cinephobe is the DEVIL! Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., Michael B. Jordan got the last laugh on a red carpet reporter, who MBJ claims called him “corny” in high school. That and more as we go through the week’s trending topics. Plus, we preview Friday's exclusive interview with Eagles cornerback Darius "Big Play" Slay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THREE (3) new games of skill and chance await the brave listener who dares enter our dark carnival. The preceding sentence is a Juggalo-themed olive branch to make up for all the things that happen to Penn State in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Tatum earns his Illuminarmy Stripes after acknowledging the existence of the Conservation of Fouls. Before LeBron's ankle went pop, he sowed seeds of discontent in Dallas between Jason Kidd and his immature savior Luka Doncic. Damian Lillard joined Donovan Mitchell in the 71 club, prompting an investigation into the correlation between this season's scoring boom, the increased pace of play, load management and the average age of an NBA player. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate and Jess go full-Tennessee in this episode, much to Kate’s delight. The duo welcomes Lady Vols’ coach (and former ‘90s star) Kellie Jolly Harper and introduce a new storytelling segment called “Campfire” — this one starring icon Cheryl Miller — that of course leads to a fiery (fire-y) discussion on the merits of S’mores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is so much to talk about from MLS opening weekend. How did St. Louis City pull out the victory? Is Thiago Almada the league's next big star? What does Lorenzo Insigne's injury mean for Toronto FC? David Gass of MLS Extra Time joins the Cooligans to discuss these topics and more! 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

Cocaine Bear. SAG Awards Recap. Former HQ host Scott Rogowsky joins us to discuss the new CNN HQ documentary. Narc. Elizabeth Banks as a director. How does Adnan find the time to watch so many movies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They’re back in the game! Jess & Kate have a spiffy new logo and brand-new game plan — OTLG is going weekly until the end of time! — and to kick it all off they’re joined by reigning NCAA champion and Player of the Year, Aliyah Boston! (Don’t skip the ads, but DO go down the rabbit holes!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle are mining for ipsium and character development in this two part episode where Clone Force 99 finds their ship taken by a corrupt miner named Mokko and his crew of orphans. We also touch on the Star Wars connections to the latest episode of Poker Face and Liam Neeson's comments about returning to the role of Qui-Gon Jinn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After kicking off this week's Mystery Crate with a flawless promo, the Shipping Container talks bad dates to be born, double bubble, actors who they can't see as anyone but themselves, assigning character traits to rich people, and March Madness brackets. Then, the crew gets into Tony's belief that the Florida Panthers' 50-50 raffle is fake, show prep, the George Toma interview, and a Twitter battle between Tony and Mike Fuentes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sensing frustration from the audience after taking Monday off, Stugotz, Billy and Mikey A. bring back Zoom Zoom to let fans air their grievances with the show. Fans from California, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, Ohio, Wisconsin, Virginia, Colorado, Oregon, Germany and more play Redick or Bird and What's Your Favorite Pasta with the guys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Too Many Men crew is back for this week's episode! Their Bit O'News covers the big Toronto trade and what it means for their lineup, the Rangers move, Jonathan Toews NOT being traded, the biggest trade chips available at the deadline, and Cale Makar's concussion issues. Then, Brian Burke makes our anti-Shit List before our huge goalie-themed interview with Martin Biron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes are desperately trying to find a way out of Steel Harbor using fake contact lenses to fool a retinal scanner in this titillating vision of the future. Don't call this podcast babe! Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., Ciara previews her new song and Twitter feels a way! Find out why. Plus, Sir Charles Barkley goes on record and shows his support for the WNBA. Also, we chat with Fisk University athletic director and women's gymnastics HC Corrinne Tarver to talk about the school's historic season and upcoming documentary, Flipped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Adnan responds to listener questions. Chris on Salt Lake City and shaving his beard. The War of the Roses. Who will win the Oscar for Best Actor? All the Beauty and the Bloodshed. Who’s your favorite movie composer? A House Made of Splinters. Adnan’s 15 movies to look forward to this year.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Birthday Illumination! Hopefully your third eyes were open during the All Star Draft, because LeBron James shared a glimpse of his future plans. Oh, how the mighty have fallen as former UCLA teammates, max contract players and All-Stars Russell Westbrook and Kevin Love hit the buyout market. What kind of impact will they have on their new teams? Then Truth Teller extraordinaire Rachel Nichols of 'What's Burnin' and Showtime Sports joins us to discuss the All Star Game, load management, CBA negotiations and what she considers to be a real issue facing the league. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, the shipping container spin the wheel of topics and discuss Roy aging, Stan Van Gundy's review of The Banshees of Inisherin, getting your wisdom teeth removed, UFOs, Austin Butler, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renee goes one on one with the most decorated Olympic Track and Field athlete in United States history. Allyson Felix joins us to talk about an honor given to her by the University of Southern California. Plus, she talks about her ventures off the track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Billy and Mikey A. are nervous about surprising Chris Simms with Mike Golic. Chris and Mike joined forces against Stugotz and Billy. NFL Slimetime NVP of NVPs Austin Ekeler joins the show and shows off his hardware, review Rihanna's performance and tell us what it's like to be carried into the end zone by the opposing team while trying to not score. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes are joined by cruise expert Billy Gil for a thrilling adventure on the high seas. Whether you're trying to propose to your girlfriend of seven months that you don't know that well, or just trying to relax while leeches purify your blood of copper poisoning, the Seabourn Legend is the ideal vessel. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., we talk about the “Rihanna concert” at the world’s biggest stage, Super Bowl LVII! We also get into NBA All-Star happening this upcoming weekend, who will get picked last? Plus, we chat with WNBA insider Rachel Galligan. Tune in tomorrow for a MoCo exclusive with Olympian Allyson Felix!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES We asked for your stories of romantic triumph, and almost all of you sent something that resembles that! Good job! The first story is also the best story, so if you really want to you can bail after that Chili's has run out of history The fusion cuisine that ended a three-year relationship Why women crave zeta males Ideal public settings for testing the big spoon/little spoon dynamic John Cena first-date fashion Can't spell GREASE 2 without a bigole G What's the best place to puke on a date? Learn the romantic history behind Ryan's grandmother's wifi password A number of high-success methods for kidnapping Spencer Scenes From An Abandoned Italian Restaurant Surber is unleashed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does this MLS club still exist?!?! MLS club values have risen an insane amount in the last few years, and even more with AppleTV+ deal. But some clubs are still trailing behind... HOW?!?! Who do you think is MLS most valuable club? Wait till you find out which MLS club has risen the most in value! 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

Despite eulogizing him on last week's episode, Kyrie Irving is back and spouting off witticisms at furious pace in Dallas. The rest of the trade deadline provided plenty of exciting developments, whether it be Suns' new owner Mat Ishbia emptying the coffers for Kevin Durant or the Lakers banishing a 'vampire' in Russell Westbrook. Finally, the All Star Game is rapidly approaching, and we break the code to reveal the subtext behind players selections in the All Star Draft. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tulsa King. Adnan’s Super Bowl Sunday. We’re talking to Mark Ellis from Rotten Tomatoes about the Super Bowl commercials, Michael Keaton returning as Batman, Super Mario Bros., Barbie, Creed 3, the new Ant-Man moive, and the upcoming Oscars. Night Court. Actors that play lawyers. Fred Talks. Clean and Sober. The Sandman. All That Breathes. When your spouse won’t pay attention to a show you want them to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike invite the Patron Saint of “Let’s Remember Some Guys” David Roth to join them on the epic conclusion to their nonsense journey through old baseball cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VAR is so bad that a ref is getting fired over it. Why have this technology is it's not going to be used correctly. What happens now? Is that goal retroactively taken away from Brentford and are Arsenal given the correct points? Do Arsenal just walk away knowing they've been screwed? Do you think the game is better with VAR? Let us know! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you attend a Super Bowl party with valet parking? Ad Age's Jeanine Poggi joins the show to break down Super Bowl commercials with the guys. Who won the night? Who lost? Are the glory days of SB commercials behind us? Mike Golic called the game from the sideline and tells us what he saw and reports that Andy Reid tried to call a timeout on a play that resulted in a TD for the Chiefs but couldn't run to call it fast enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle take a field trip to the Imperial Senate with a double dose of Bad Batch that amps up the political intrigue considerably. Is the Bad Batch better without Clone Force 99 at the center of the story? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MoCo Exclusive: Netflix’s Last Chance U’s Coach John Mosley joins Montgomery & Co! When he’s not coaching the East LA Huskies, Coach Mosley is all about family. He talks to MoCo about his plans after coaching, will he ever coach at an HBCU, and more! Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The TMM crew is back in full force as Sara, Shayna, and Alison recap everything from NHL All-Star Weekend! Then, a Bit O'News takes us to the Bo Horvat and Dylan Cozens transactions and the new head of the NHLPA. Plus, our Shit List takes on the Islanders as they approach Pride Night. And finally, a full debrief on what went down while Sara and Alison were in South Florida for the break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes are a couple of practical prestidigitators cuttin' it up in this inexplicably expensive movie that's feeling very into sisters and introduces the concept of future Cinephobe Dracula Cowboy. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on Montgomery & Co., You won’t Break Her Soul! The crew discusses Beyoncé making history at the Grammys yet losing AOTY…again. Super Bowl weekend is here and we have Super Bowl champ Will Blackmon on to give us his take on this year’s match up. Plus, a true Renaissance man, Microsoft's Bruce Jackson joins us to talk about his new book, “Never Far from Home: My Journey from Brooklyn to Hip Hop, Microsoft, and the Law.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USMNT may be looking for a new head coach and Jesse Marsch might be our best option. Some will want someone like Marcelo Bielsa or Rafa Benitez, some will want Gregg Berhalter to stay in the job, but many are now saying that Jesse Marsch, who was recently sacked as manager of Leeds United in the Premier League, may be the perfect option for the USMNT. But is he progress, or more of the same? Let us know what you think. 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

On this episode, the gang:  reviews the greatest failsons in football coaching wonders whether 25 points is a lot of points, for an offense predicts the horrible future accurately, we're afraid (again)  reveals which veteran coach hangs out shirtless for months on end  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Illumination mourns the passing of Kyrie Irving's tenure in Brooklyn, but thankfully, not all those that wander are lost. LeBron James might be taking the trade a bit personally, but it won't interfere with his quest to break the scoring record. With the Trade Deadline looming, a double dose of Truth Tellers answer the call to discuss trades past, present, and yet to come. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports returns for the third time and Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium breaks a trade DURING THE SHOW! Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To Leslie. Adnan’s plans to watch his Eagles in the Super Bowl. We’re talking about the Oscar nominated documentary short, ‘Stranger at the Gate’ with director Joshua Seftel. Things you’d spend $5,000 on. The Flying Sailor. Adnan schmoozing with celebrities at the BBWAA dinner. Ice Merchants. Adnan and his wife talk to Hank Azaria about Apu from The Simpsons. Chris recaps NHL All Star weekend. Haulout. How were walruses created? Night Ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike are opening 2006 Upper Deck baseball cards with Sarah Langs to celebrate the PosCast ALS Fundraisers which raised more than $100,000 for the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia University. They also talk quite a lot about Gabe Gross. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football presenter Michael Timbs is visiting NYC all the way from London and came by the studio after Arsenal's surprising loss to Everton in the Premier League and we discuss if Arsenal's chances of winning the league are in doubt. We also chat about his incredible career in football media, and his newest venture into F1 racing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alison and Sara took over NHL All-Star Weekend in South Florida with producer Jeremy! They're joined by Chris Cote and Roy Bellamy of the Le Batard Show to begin this week's episode before Julie Stewart-Binks joins us for a personal FMK. Then, we hear from a whole list of this year's All-Stars on mental health, cliche questions, getting pucks deep, and, of course, Taylor Swift... join Brady Tkachuk, Cale Makar, Connor Hellebuyck, Connor McDavid, Jack Hughes, Johnny Gaudreau, Mitch Marner, Nathan MacKinnon, and Andrei Svechnikov on Too Many Men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle are reunited with another survivor of Order 66, Gungi the Wookie Jedi from the Clone Wars series. The Bad Batch escort him back to Kashyyyk and help to snuff out a group of Trandoshan raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Mystery Crate episode is tangentially related to what the Shipping Container spoke about on the show this week. The crew discusses Amin's impact on J. Cole's journey to success, the latest cup crazes, knowledge of celebrities, running marathons, and JV basketball controversies. Plus, we FINALLY get to Chris Cote's long-awaited topic: opening straws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MoCo EXCLUSIVE: We have No Limit Records founder Master P! He talks to MoCo about his most recent collaboration with Snoop for the family-owned, ‘Snoop Cereal.’ He also discusses building his empire beyond music with his family, him and Romeo publicly making amends and the value of hard work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Film Noir! Zach used his wildcard to block Amin’s pick and take us back to Liam Neeson month with a film that consolidates all of his previous movie storylines into a Voltron with a particular set of skills. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., the crew discusses how the referees stole the show recently in the NFL & NBA. The Great Disengagement, what is it? The crew discusses: should you feel connected to your employer? Plus, we have a teaser to our interview with Master P, full interview out tomorrow!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We review your hastily requested emails (shutdownfullcast@gmail.com) and your well-aged voicemails (704-SOL-CAST), including the following very important topics: Is Air Bud legally a person? How long could one live in a Waffle House without ejection? Which wild animal is Spencer confident he could bond with? Which animal is Spencer going to eat this year? Is it the same species as the previous topic? What is the half-life of Matt Rhule? Zoo heist: discuss? Which Fullcast member would be the best grandma? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were ALL OVER espn for Wrexham's FA Cup match This has MLS fans wondering why they never cared about MLS this much. Should MLS fans care? MLS has moved on to AppleTV+ and MLS fans shouldn't be concerned with what's going on at espn. Or does this strike at the heart that ESPN hurt their own investment by not doing this same marketing approach for MLS when they had the rights? 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 Illuminati were forced to bust a conspiracy over the weekend when a reddit post highlighting Jaren Jackson Jr's peculiar home/road splits spread like wildfire. The officials made a gut-wrenching mistake on Saturday night, which will weigh heavily and cause sleepless nights for everyone involved, but was Eric Lewis the right target for Laker fans ire? Finally we are joined by Truth Teller Nate Jones of Goodwin Sports and co-founder of Move Insoles to discuss how to market more reserved superstars like Nikola Jokic, load management and his inspiration for making premium over the counter insoles. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You People. Should Adnan watch his Eagles in the Super Bowl or send his kids to college? The last guy invited to a bachelor party. 80 for Brady. Actor, Bob Balaban from 80 for Brady joins us. Adnan loved Dan’s mistake with Vince Wilfork. Causeway. What happened to Jennifer Lawrence? The Big Lebowski. Is Jeff Bridges tired of the Dude character? Triangle of Sadness. The controversy surrounding Andrea Riseborough‘s best actress Oscar nomination.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, the Shipping Container break down Conference Championship weekend, MTV's The Challenge, Customer Service menus, the self-assured advice in our office, a Clemson basketball player's testicle injury, awkward photos with fans, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike open up old basketball cards with Tom Haberstroh and find that there are a lot of Jim Peterson cards out in the world. Be sure to donate to our ALS fundraiser at https://www.gofundme.com/f/poscast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle are treasure hunting with Phee Genoa on the remote planet of Skara Nal, looking for the Heart of the Mountain. Turns out their MacGuffin is a little more than they bargained for... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin, Mayes and Marshall Newhouse are suited up to protect the earth from the scum of the universe. Unfortunately, that includes many of the movies covered on this podcast. Kabla Nakshulin! Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., WNBA Free Agency is here! We have the newest member of the Atlanta Dream, guard Allisha Gray is here to talk WNBA, what was it like playing for Dawn Staley, & the REAL reason she’s an Eagles fan. Plus, the internet is split after Bethune Cookman University and prospective Head Coach Ed Reed fail to come to terms on a contract following his social media blow up. We’re joined by former HBCU president now Executive Director at Morehouse, Dr. Walter Kimbrough for a roundtable discussion here to give us his HBCU angle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notes...  Josh Heupel now makes enough money to buy as many shackets as he likes  Another attempt (and failure) at finding the assistant coach who can finally ruin Alabama football A subsequent attempt to explain the insane universe of Warhammer 40K Bet you don't think we'll go through the entire universe to make comparisons to CFB team huh WE GO THROUGH THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE BECAUSE THE STREETS NEED THIS  The Emperor protects, Roll Tide  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan reacts to the Oscar nominations. Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel join us... Chris has a strong feeling about who will win the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Can George of the Jungle really win an Oscar? Hustle. Does Adam Sandler deserve his SAG Award nomination? Natural Born Killers. Most famous dinner Adnan has ever been a part of? The Good Nurse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After months of rumblings and speculation, the Lakers have finally pulled the trigger on a deal... For Rui Hachimura. Shannon Sharpe's court-side antics attracted a lot of attention, inspiring the Illuminati to reflect on the greatest heckler in NBA history. Finally we are joined by Dr. Marcus Elliot, founder and director of the Peak Performance Project, to audit Stan Van Gundy's thoughts on "performance"and learn what makes an NBA player a kinematic mover. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton should've fired Frank Lampard faster. The real secret to Arsenal's success and why every other club should envy it 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

Tony Boselli joins Stugotz, Mikey A. and Billy to recap a disappointing Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Mikey A.'s dog makes an appearance with a very loud dream and Stugotz tries to get his own replica of Tony's HOF bust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mystery Crate is chock full of topics including the hierarchy of Florida schools to bully, Juju’s fantasy leagues, The Year of Tony, uncomfortable show interviews, bad drivers on the show, the time we abandoned Jess on the side of the rode, standard “bad” cars, TV shows from our childhood, the origins of San Boselli, and TikTok cookbooks. Plus, Tony smells candles and tells us what he feels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle are taking a trip to Safa Toma for dalliance with Riot Racing (aka Podracing with weapons and obstacles). This gives Tech an opportunity to flex his analytics prowess and tease Cid's shadowy past. Mayes and Amin also discuss the latest trailer for The Mandalorian Season 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes are back to take revenge in the incessant vendetta between Liam Neeson and every Albanian from Tropojë that has ever existed. The battleground is Istanbul, and every conquest for the last 2,500 years, whether it was the West going East or the East going West, they all used this very same waterway. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz returns from Mexico and he sounds like it. Mike Golic joins the show to recap Super Wild Card Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With recent sales, MLS is proving they are a player in the global transfer market. Fans want to see incoming player purchases, absolutely! Owners want to see outbound player sales, obviously. Does MLS have the right balance? Let's see who has been recently sold and who we think is next. What clubs are in trouble with a lack of depth? MLS Preseason games start this week! 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

Welcome back to another season of Montgomery & Co. We start off discussing “would you let another woman fix your partner's plate of food?” We have Bomani Jones returning to MoCo & talks about season 2 of Game Theory on HBO coming January 20th. Plus, we discuss Ed Reed having a fit on ‘social network’ as he calls it on the campus of Bethune Cookman University. Good to be back MoCo fam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As LeBron James closes in on Kareem Abdul Jabbar's scoring record, the Illuminati assess the validity of his latest insinuations of collusion by officials against the Lakers. News reports emerging from the Atlanta Hawks organization indicate a growing state of unrest due to the nepotistic shadow puppet regime pulling the strings. CJ McCollum offers up a cryptic comment about the Toronto Raptors on his podcast, euro-stepping around potential tampering, so we break his code. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirts - Hat 1 - Hat 2 Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOTES:  Spencer very accurately explains a day in the life of a farm An examination of Koala and Shark Brains, and how both are good at business   Jason discusses a sleep experiment allowing him to play more video games  living in holidays, not holi-months with HGH Scrooge  "Warren Buffett taught me it was okay to be weird"  Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan in the most awkward manner imaginable (again)  We create the ultimate streaming network: CBS Sports SD  Tom Brady sit and do nothing on the NBA on TNT set challenge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike open more baseball cards and discuss the past and future of Tom Brady. Episode also includes one of the more detailed Bob and Ken Forsch comparisons on any podcast this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holy Spider. Chris recaps his Buffalo trip with no voice. Critics' Choice Awards recap. Bill Nye the Oscar winner?! Chris needs fatter friends. Nine. Can you have too many Oscar winners in a movie? Adnan has John Oliver fatigue. EO. A movie about a donkey. Close. Did Adnan miss the boat on Tar? No pets in the Virk household.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier league fans have gone TOO FARR We break down the most violent clashed fans have had with front office, and players this past week and how to curb the violence in football. If only they handled it like Shakira handled Pique... we react to Shakira x BZRP session "freestyle" and how Pique is handling the situation over on King's League Also, count how many times Alexis brings up that Arsenal are still top of the league. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shipping Container is back with an array of topics including: Tony’s friend group logo, Key West, Tony and Billy’s feud, fringe friend groups, Juju Gotti’s Top 5 Movie Villains, we update the polls from the week and MUCH MORE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle are deployed to Desix to smooth things over with a rebellious governor. This episode focuses on the loneliness of Crosshair, and features the return of the beloved Commander Cody at a moral crossroads in his service career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike open up packs of 1993 baseball cards. That's pretty much the whole thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golden Globes recap. Adnan has strong opinions about Michelle Yeoh’s reaction to the music starting during her speech. A Man Called Otto. Is Tom Hanks back? Chris’ red carpet observations. Truman Hanks vs Chet Hanks. Bardo: False Chronicles of a Handful of Truths. Can Eddie Murphy do stand-up again with how high the expectations would be? Decision to Leave. Are you getting off a train to let someone know they forgot their book? The drama surrounding ‘DAHMER-Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’. Sending food back at a restaurant.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes have a very particular set of skills. Skills they have acquired over a 164 year podcasting career. Skills that make them uniquely qualified to amble onward through Liam Neeson month and finish off the Taken series before it's even begun. Good luck. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a very exciting week here in the Illumination, as our advance scouts have reported a game changing upcoming shift in the video tracking technology that powers the NBA. Before we can dive into all the compelling details and possibilities, Amin takes you behind the curtain of the numerology that guided his laser accurate Geno Smith prediction. Does Kevin Durant's injury spell doom for the resurgent Brooklyn Nets, or will parity continue to keep the association in balance? And should Kevin Huerter do more of his own research? Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirts - Hat 1 - Hat 2 Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Surber has prepared something Spencer reads TexAgs aloud, as a treat Movie night with the Dawgs Jason has solved the Stetson thing Ryan has a reminder for Georgia Selecting teams to Not Believe In for the 2023 season Right, the title game There's actually a shocking amount of football talk in here, by our standards A journey through Texas Street Fight Law brings forth a number of new law enforcement theories VIBES TOUR OF AMERICAN FOOTBALL INSTITUTIONS Which school will serve as 2023’s Secular Auburn? Which type of burning car is Oklahoma and which type is Oklahoma State? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+ has the potential to change the way soccer is viewed all over the world. In fact, it can be viewed all over the world... but will people sign up. It's a big risk for Apple and MLS because if this succeeds, it's revolutionary, however, there is more soccer available on TV and streaming now more than ever so maybe some people turn off to MLS completely and just follow another league? Should fringe-mainstream leagues like USL, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, etc take this opportunity to fill that gap left by MLS? 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

Joe and Mike wish everyone a belated happy New Year by inventing this concept of “resolutions” that they make for the new year. They also talk about the hazards of being a football fan and how nobody talks enough about the Mariners woes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we judge Gareth Bale for the end of his career? Yes, Gareth Bale won everything there is to win at the club level, but his career ended with him sitting not playing on purpose. His loan back to Tottenham was a failure. Even his time in MLS was unremarkable until the absolute last second when he scored to help LAFC win MLS Cup. Did he win enough or could he have done more? Who Are The Cooligans? The Cooligans are two new york latino stand up comedians who love soccer/football/futbol/calcio and do live streams, podcasts, and youtube content around the sport. Imagine if you walked into the best comedy club in New York City and two comedians on stage were talking about the sport you love. Thats the Cooligans. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Golic joins, Stugotz, Billy and Mikey A. to discuss Damar Hamlin's release from the hospital, preview the CFP National Championship and discuss NFL coach firings. Austin Ekeler gets us fired up to go to Jacksonville, talks about playing in week 18 instead of resting and met a God Bless Football fan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Jim Harbaugh is one thousand percent dad and needs to be maybe ten percent more uncle Meet the new dumbest set of NCAA charges you’ve ever seen (aren’t they quaint?) At what point on a diet of ground beef and milk does the human body technically become a living meatloaf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shipping Container kicks off 2023 with a jam-packed episode of Mystery Crate. The crew discusses germs, flour and corn tortillas, kettle corn vs popcorn, and societal peer pressure before we get to Tony's New Year's Resolution. Is there a renewed sense of purpose around the Shipping Container headed into the new year? Or are we putting too much pressure on ourselves to improve? Either way, Juju has words of affirmation and motivation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the injury to Bills safety Damar Hamlin, Stugotz and Mikey A talk with Austin Ekeler and Bryant McFadden about the strange week in the NFL. Chris Simms joins to share his thoughts on Hamlin as well as why he is so mad at a certain sports network. Plus, Rece Davis previews the College Football Championship game between TCU and Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle have returned with Clone Force 99 to plunder the Shipping Container for Count Dooku's spoils of war. They discuss the origin of the Bad Batch, the events of Season One, and how this show connects to the broader Star Wars picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023 is here and so is Liam Neeson Month! Zach, Amin and Mayes are a couple of assassins with early onset Alzheimer's disease trying to complete one last job. Will they stick to their code, or just forget about it? I don't remember. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan’s Top 10 Films of 2022. All Quiet on the Western Front. Golden Globes Preview. Was 2022 a good year for film? The Bucket List. What is worse: guilt or shame? Could Top Gun: Maverick actually win Best Picture? The Son. Adnan’s 3 worst films of 2022. Argentina, 1985. Chris has something for “gym jerks”. Watching inappropriate movie scenes on a plane. Chris does one of his classic impressions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyrie Irving's connection the number eleven has been called to the Illuminati's attention for further inspection, and whether his affinity for the number outweighs that of Klay Thompson. Donovan Mitchell's explosive seventy one point evening is indicative of a burgeoning scoring trend in the association, thanks to influences far beyond Mitchell himself. The Ghost of Christmas Future brought James Harden some interesting "news", while LeBron James has altered his DNA in the fight against Father Time. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirts - Hat 1 - Hat 2 Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES The team picks the Pantone color of the year We're gonna be on the Auburn board of Trustees We're also going to Congress Sit in on our budget meeting Spencer's yearly wardrobe, reviewed Let's talk about Monday night in Cincinnati OK so how long until we get sick of TCU Body goofs! What do you mean you LOVE Taco Bell New truck just dropped https://www.changliev.com/products/changli-mini-electric-pickup Let's play a new game: Mystery Drunk at the Waterslide Hotel Identifying key trends of 2023 Identifying key goals for the British space program Holly has a Yellowstone viewing plan of questionable origin Ryan invents the Manic Pixie Dream Horse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Ronaldo done? Will you still be watching? Should we respect Al-Nassr FC more or is this exactly what we all think it is: a big money move to end a career and a place where Ronaldo will be treated as a god? Also, how close was Ronaldo to joining Sporting Kansas City in MLS? Would you have wanted Ronaldo in MLS? 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

Declassified from the archives, Zach, Amin and Mayes count down to the big ball drop with the final movie of the year. Will everyone show up to the New Years party in time to hook up with someone and avoid being jinxed for the entire following year? Will they smoke 200 cigarettes in this movie? Will Elvis Costello find his glasses? Are we still making the same jokes we made a year ago? Tune in to find out. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Derek Carr getting benched lead to Aaron Rodgers going to Las Vegas proving Stugotz right? Mike Golic debates how Tony the Tiger would do in a cereal mascot NIL world. Billy accidentally irks Doug Pederson. Golic previews the CFP semi-finals. Stu Ya Gotz. Antonio Gates plays a game of Rivers, Gates or Tomlinson. Coming off of a two TD performance Austin Ekeler compare hot air balloon crash stories with Stugotz. Mojo, Carl, Joba, K-Funk and Ro make their CFP picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Billy and Mikey A try to figure out their strategy in dealing with Chris Simms before he joins. Chris Simms discusses Tua, Zach Wilson and the rest of the NFL. Nine-time Hall of Famer Champ Bailey reunites with his former teammate Chris Simms to preview the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Chris Gronkowski has gone missing, but Ro Knows is back to make picks with Mojo, Joba, K-funk and Carl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Spencer mass intros everyone again, confounding Ryan  Why real journalists talk about fishing on the field at the Sugar Bowl  Hey remember Alabama isn't in a playoff game  A handy list of phrases to learn to help international tourists enjoy their stay at the Music City Bowl  The Fiesta Bowl is willing to die for this shit  Holly plays the piano while Spencer talks about the Peach Bowl  Never trust a computer security firm based in Tampa!  A bowl game gives Orlando its only reason to exist (again) (barely)  The Rose Bowl leads us to discussing racing shaved ostriches through the streets of Houston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Boselli joins the show to recap the Jags big TNF win over the Jets. Eli Manning reunites with his friend Joba Chamberlain to tell us what's in Peyton's cup during Manningcast. Aaron Jones is a good guy. Stu Ya Gotz. Chris Simms was right. Austin Ekeler is the naked dude in the locker room. Chris Gronkowski surprises Mojo, K-Funk and Carl with Ro Knows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mystery Crate presents: The 2022 Holiday Movies and Cookies Draft. Jess, Billy, Tony, Roy, Chris Cote, JuJu, and Jeremy are joined by Israel Gutierrez and Charles McDonald for this year's Holiday Extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the final TMM episode of 2022, Alison, Sara, and Shayna kick things off with a Bit O'News about the PHF Salary Cap and All-Star Game before diving into the Drake Curse. Then, it's time to touch on some injuries across the league before a little game of "Buy or Sell" on winning streaks and losing streaks across the league. Plus, a special holiday-themed FMK including some Hanukkah love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes are celebrating with the Huntington Hills High Class of 1998 at the graduation party to end all graduation parties. Whether you're a nerd, jock, babe, stoner, goth, exchange student or ever formed a band, you'll find representation in this movie that's all about the memories, man! Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie House is trading slaps with the Orlando Magic and Patrick Beverley tells Chris Paul he's too small... while down 20 plus points. As the Illuminati kick off the Agenda, breaking news strikes yet again regarding the sale of the Phoenix Suns to former Michigan State Spartan Mat Ishbia for $4 billion. How will this valuation affect the looming CBA negotiations? And finally, Truth Teller Zach Harper steps out from behind his producer curtain to give us a peek inside the MVP Conversation Bar, where the drinks are flowing amongst the NBA elite. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirts - Hat 1 - Hat 2 Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Which game has a lip in? Synergizing earth into new paradigms and shit "I got a scholarship to UCF in close-up magic" Where did the Liberty Bowl get its buyout money? Don't worry about it! James Cameron's Wife Portal Mack Brown in the Great Red Dragon Holiday Bowl Lane Kiffin Chaps Challenge Joey Maguire, Post King Finally, the announcement of where we're taking the show if Twitter dies Exploring the history of jai alai in the Bible No, Not That Cheez-It Bowl Texas is unprecedentedly rated Every Conference Doesn't Have An NC State Oh no we let Holly talk about swords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avatar: The Way of Water. Do you peek at the screen when watching 3D movies? Why did the Le Batard Show hard network out Adnan? Babylon. How often does Adnan fall asleep during a movie? The Inspection. Adnan and Chris still can’t believe that World Cup final. Women Talking. Are movie theaters back in 2022? White Noise. Author Michael Starr on his book “Don Rickles: The Merchant of Venom”. The best Don Rickles insults. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shipping Container has an incredibly earnest start to Mystery Crate as they discuss Twitter blocking and muting. Then, the crew goes "Behind The Bit" on two show bits from the last year including a story of digging through sand for car keys. Plus, G-strings and jock straps, Luis's Christmas miracle, and filling Witty in on the best moments from MAS before he shares a Chris Cote story that brought him some levity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alison, Sara, and Shayna are back at it as we kick things off with Shayna’s excuses for being late to recording and Alison’s important new purchase. Bit O’News tackles the biggest storylines to come out of the NHL Board of Governors meeting including the salary cap, play-in games, and digital board ads. Then, we tweak the name of “The Shit List” to “If It Isn’t The Consequences of My Actions” to discuss Jerry Sullivan’s misogynistic comments and spend a few minutes dunking on his logic. Plus, Alexander Ovechkin making history and a Gary Bettman themed FMK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes are fully committed to the Victory Project and it's idyllic existence in a desert town, greeted at home after their long days at work with a glass of brown liquor and a five course meal. However, things aren't as perfect as they seem... Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previewed at varying lengths and levels of enthusiasm: the New Orleans, Armed Forces, Independence, Gasparilla, Hawai'i, Quick Lane, Camellia, First Responder, Birmingham, and Guaranteed Rate Bowls! We have kidnapped your family and will dump them into the sea if you don't tell us right this minute how many times the NOLA Bowl has been played on a Tuesday! No Cops!! UCLA and South Alabama are now longtime rivals. Parsing the many Troops Bowls, we discover another Troops Bowl sponsored by EXPERIMENTAL LASERS?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mas Miami was a roaring success! The Illumination came out in full force and a new one star General has enlisted in the Illuminarmy. The NBA has unveiled six newly designed trophies named after NBA legends, including the new Clutch Player of the Year, and something isn't quite right with the new MVP statue. Rudy Gobert and Zion Williamson have allegedly broken the unwritten rules of the NBA, inciting kerfuffles with their opponents, so the Illuminati are forced to write a new rule. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirts - Hat 1 - Hat 2 Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Greg Cote, Chris and Billy preview the World Cup Semi-Finals and make their picks with Chris and Greg's handyman Adonis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Mas Miami recap. Did Adnan big time the Cotes on Friday night? Adnan planned a vacation to Charleston just to impress John Skipper. The Whale. People love a comeback story. Empire of Light. Anything worse than long Ubers during rush hour? The Woman King. Adnan hits South Beach. The Menu. Chris' limited fake Don Rickles. Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Watching a movie on a plane that has nudity. Living. The struggles of getting your game put on at a sports bar. Puss In Boots. Chris with a shocking Avatar prediction. Aftersun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PosCast Holiday Draft is back as Joe and Mike are joined by Nick Offerman, Linda Holmes, Jason Kander, Alan Sepinwall, Alexis Gay, Mike DiCenzo, Brandon McCarthy, Molly Knight and Howard Bryant and the annual nonsense and fights ensue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Greg, Chris and Billy get you ready for the World Cup Quarter-Finals! Is a pancake a cake? Does Chris know he's actually Greg's son because of their thumbs? Plus, who do the guys like to advance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a full Mystery Crate episode with the Shipping Container as we're now just 24 hours from MAS Miami... The crew discusses awkward interactions with listeners, Pilk, Coquito vs. Egg Nog, bad commercials, age insults, and a whole lot more. Plus, a guide to what you should expect from MAS Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alison, Sara, and Shayna wrap up the week that was in hockey! The TMM crew dives into Jason Robertson and Mitch Marner's point streaks, Tage Thompson, players picking their own goal songs, and goaltending struggling across the league before a new segment Alison has coined "When One Of Us Shines, All Of Us Shine." Alison details her experience between the benches on the Kraken podcast. Then, our FMK looks at some non-playoff teams from 2021-22 -- the Islanders, Kraken, and Red Wings -- who could be playoff teams in 2022-23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When they look back in the anals of history, they're gonna be talking about three things: discovery of fire, invention of the submarine, and the Semi-Pro episode of Cinephobe. Let's get Tropical. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The intrepid crew of the good ship Shutdown Fullcast resumes their annual quest to preview every bowl game for exactly the amount of time each game deserves. Included in this first collection: Bahamas Bowl, Miami (OH) vs UAB Cure Bowl, Troy vs. UTSA Fenway Bowl, Cincinnati vs. Louisville New Mexico Bowl, SMU vs. BYU LA Bowl, Washington State vs. Fresno Lending Tree Bowl, Rice vs. Southern Miss Las Vegas Bowl, Oregon State vs. Florida Frisco Bowl, Boise State vs. North Texas Myrtle Beach Bowl, Marshall vs. UConn Potato Bowl, EMU vs. San Jose State Boca Raton Bowl, Liberty vs. Toledo Visit sunny preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imposters, fakers and con artists -- oh my! To combat the widespread disinformation campaigns, this week's episode is holding everyone accountable. Millions are duped by Stephen Curry video, even though all the warning signs were there. Speaking of Curry, Illuminarmy general Amin Elhassan gets interrogated by his comrades about his presence at the Golden State Warriors loss thanks to a controversial Curry traveling violation before Tom identifies a new suspect of mayhem: referee John Goble. Lastly, it's time we teach the Illumination out there how to decode the latest Nike "news" in a fresh new Code Breakers segment that ensnares Third Eye Kai and Ja Morant. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirts - Hat 1 - Hat 2 Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Inappropriate behavior from Adnan’s prospective therapist. Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. Adnan wants Mas Miami to last into the wee hours of the night. Till. We talk to Pulitzer Prize winning author, Debby Applegate about her book on the original madam of New York City. Tar. Chris doesn’t like movies with a colon in the title. Bones and All. Adnan doesn’t understand all the Timothée Chalamet hype. Harlan County, USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant and Chris Wittyngham do their postmortem on the USA's elimination from the World Cup by the Netherlands. What went wrong in this game, what did Gregg Berhalter get wrong, and where do the US go from here are among the questions asked and answered. Then, US Women's National Team and Lyon star Catarina Macario talks to Grant about her recovery from injury and the growth of her career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shipping Container are back to discuss being addicted to online shopping, Tony's recent injury, issues going to the bathroom around coworkers, and a further breakdown of a mansplaining accusation against Witty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Chris Cote, Greg Cote, Billy and Mikey A. get you ready for USA vs. The Netherlands! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant and Chris Wittyngham look ahead to the US game against the Netherlands in the World Cup Round of 16 on Saturday by asking whether the US should play without a recognized striker, praising Christian Pulisic's commitment to the US, and discussing the Gio Reyna situation. Plus, we discuss a crazy couple of days in Group stage conclusions that saw some big nations go out of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a Sara and Shayna episode of Too Many Men! With Spotify Wrapped coming out this week, it's time to dive through their top songs of 2022 before today's Bit O'News. They then discuss the Roope Hintz extension, aging stars, the Kraken and Kings goal scoring, teams blowing 2-goal leads, and the new style rankings. Then, breaking news happens during the show regarding Kris Letang's health. Plus, the Shit List involved Pat Maroon and Jack Edwards. Finally, a vibe check of the teams currently in and just out of playoff spots before rounding things out with FMK. Check out the TMM merch store: https://too-many-men.creator-spring.com/? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes were joined by Jessica Smetana in the year twenty twenty two Anno Domini at the Council of Assinine to play Bananagrams and crack the Wordle Cryptex. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the season finale of Montgomery & Co., we share our favorite moments from the show in 2022 and our favorite holiday songs. Plus, Maryland Terrapins record-breaking Volleyball star, Rainelle Jones, joins us to talk about her swag on the court. Also, a bit of MoCo Trivia. Happy Holidays MoCo fam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Citizens of the Illumination! You've probably noticed all the bread crumbs scattered across the NBA. Open your third eye and follow them as we uncover the truth behind the Lakers-Pacers walk-off ... or should we say, standoff. What's happening in mid-January? As LeBron James battles through injuries, we bring on three-time Truth Teller and injury expert Jeff Stotts of InStreetClothes.com to reveal the top-secret data behind all the injuries in the NBA. Finally, Tom Did His Own Research on the explosion of palming across the NBA and a stunning culprit is identified. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirts - Hat 1 - Hat 2 Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boogie Nights. The Goodfellas for the porn industry. Quentin Tarantino’s new book, “Cinema Speculation”. Adnan can't believe Tarantino went after Martin Scorsese. Where’s the coolest place you’ve been? She Said. What if Al Pacino played Hans Solo? The Fabelmans. A great Seth Rogen/Stephen Spielberg story. Navalny. Another Richard Kind reference! Bicycle Thieves. What if Donald Trump called Chris Cote on the phone... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Greg Cote, Chris, Billy and Mikey A. get you ready for USA vs. Iran. Is Messi coming to Miami and how will that impact Greg and Chris Cote's season tickets. How's Jumping Charlie doing? The guys also try to settle once and for all who the queen of Christmas is: Dolly Parton or Mariah Carey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOTES Fullcasteers, you have a new voicemail assignment! Spencer has several things on his heart regarding Ohio State football South Carolina has two of the season's best wins? Passing the Orange Cowboy Crown The time has finally come to move Jason's Heisman bet Contemplating the Pac-12 tiebreaker exhausts everyone A poignant farewell to the ACC Coastal Journey back in time to the end of the Egg Bowl Mapping Miami's many plummets The Blood Week judgment is in here somewhere The soothing surety of Bedlam Engineering playoff rooting interests A surprising amount of Blue Jackets slander! Will we do this again next week? Probably! Visit sunny preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down all of the talking points from the US Men's National Team's 0-0 draw with England at the World Cup. How good of a performance was this? Did Gregg Berhalter get the major decisions right? How strong is their chance to get out of the group? Those questions and more discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ash & Ali discuss the weight the World Cup bubble has on the players, their experience playing in the last two women’s tournaments and the intensity in fighting for a spot on the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle yearn to lift you as the first season of Andor comes to a close. Everyone has returned to Ferrix for the funeral march of Maarva Andor, and while the ISB hopes to capture Cassian and question him, Luthen and his cohorts seek to eliminate him. The simmering unrest reaches a boil as the fight against the Empire is only beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes are still shaking their tailfeathers in the explosive conclusion to this two part episode. We've got homemade sex tapes being played on every screen at Phat A/V, intimidating an innocent young man named Reggie, Marcus accidentally rolling balls on ecstasy, and just when you thought it couldn't get any crazier, a covert operation to infiltrate Cuba that ends in a Guantanamo Bay minefield. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the gang teams up with the New York Times to bring that special Saw-puppet flavor to your holiday table. Surber's grand mashed potato plan is here to save Thanksgiving. We experience the long-awaited sequel to Night Ham: Unexpected Crab Rangoon and we found a Mountain Dew flavor even Jason won't try. Sick new merch available only at preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Conservation of Points has struck again, this time in the same game as Luka Doncic had his three points taken away and given to his Slovenian counterpart Vlatko Cancar. Meanwhile in Philadelphia, Giannis found out that free throws aren't free when he is intimidated postgame by the vicious duo of Montrezl Harrell and a ladder. Finally, the Illuminati have noticed an increase in traveling violations since the beginning of the season, and after some research, believe they have found the inciting incident. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirts - Hat 1 - Hat 2 Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fullcast addresses Stanford kicking a field goal at the wire to only lose to Cal by three, Tennessee's debacle against South Carolina, a week of near-upsets that qualifies as college football edging, Arkansas pulling up to do some WOMPIN' in a freaky church van, Vandy keeping the universe in balance by beating lowly Florida, Michigan having a very normal and not dramatic day against Illinois, and Indiana winning a game while completing EXACTLY TWO PASSES.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

F1 says goodbye to Sebastian Vettel and see you later to Daniel Ricciardo. Charles Leclerc winds up where he should have been all along. F1 drivers go out to dinner, but not at the Abu Dhabi Hardees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Cup has kicked off in Qatar and it wasn’t without controversy! From uncomfortable press conferences to a cringy opening ceremony, we break it all down throughout the entire tournament! We’re also joined by NYT Bestselling author Clint Smith to discuss why this World Cup is so problematic, and we discuss his book, “How The Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With The History of Slavery Across America.” Follow us everywhere @soccercooligans  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's Gooooooo States! Stugotz launches a World Cup podcast to be a good team player and try to make it Meadowlark's #1 soccer podcast. Would parking a bus on the pitch ruin it? Who do Stugotz, Billy, Chris, Greg Cote and Mikey A. like in each group? They talk it out. Chris Fallica breaks down each group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shipping Container kicks things off with Billy's doppelgänger, dad clothes, tattoos, the Grid of Death, and the new Weird Al movie. Then, Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle are charging countermeasures after being pulled over by Imperial cops in the penultimate episode of Andor. Cassian recovers his stash, Syril steals from his mom, Luthen reassures a paranoid Saw Gerrera and everything is headed towards a climactic finale with Maarva's funeral and the assault on Spellhaus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes ride together and die together in the sequel so replete with Bayhem that we had to break it into two parts. The only thing flying as rapidly and repeatedly as the bullets is the banter, and when Hector Juan Carlos "Johnny" Tapia is trying to get his X-Man money out of the country, the Bad Boys will stop at nothing to bring him down. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Adnan shares details on hosting Mas Miami. Chris reviews Toronto. Adnan attends the Film Critics Documentary Awards and reviews the following documentaries that he saw: Good Night Oppy, Fire of Love, The Automat, and Sidney. A Richard Kind sighting. Chris tells a wild story of a homeless lady berating 7/11 employees in Toronto.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Illumination's borders knows no bounds -- and live from an undisclosed location, it's the Basketball Illuminati podcast. After the Illumination accepts another high-profile citizen, we untangle the numerology of the NBA's unprecedented scoring spree. 59, 51, 47 from 30, what does it all mean? To help decipher Stephen Curry's scoring rampage, we welcome his long-time trainer Brandon Payne of Accelerate Basketball to the Truth Teller series, who takes us behind the curtain on a hell-ish Trae Young workout this past summer and reveals which players Curry studies to achieve basketball nirvana.  Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirts - Hat 1 - Hat 2 Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Amaechi joins Dan for a conversation on his early life and journey into basketball. The two discuss work ethic, supportive friends and mentors, competitive nature, and more as John details what made him motivated to become a NBA player and the distance he has from that career choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trouble in paradise for team Red Bull spills out onto the track. George Russell graduates to a new level of endearment in Spencer’s heart.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES The Haint personally attacks Ryan! Holly has a harrowing Big 12 box score game! The Big Ten somehow produced a worse box score! Eli Drinkwitz calls the cops on Tennessee's unfairly powerful backups! We are in a fight with the bowl season shirt company Spencer coins a metaphor, with the usual results We will continue to stump for TCU in the playoff and there's nothing you can do about it Virginia Tech commits the ultimate dork misstep Here's a scary story to tell in the dark: The first 16 seconds of the Pitt-Virginia game Pac-12 After Dark refereeing in the post-information phase Visit sunny preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shipping Container kicks things off with JuJu's updates from New York, New York including walking with pace and the crew's vacation packing habits. Then, Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle have sacrificed everything so that you can enjoy the sunrise of this podcast. Cassian leads a thrilling prison break, Davo Sculdun makes Mon Mothma an offer she can refuse, and Luthen applies pressure to his source inside the ISB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the NFL at the midseason mark, the Underdogs crew take stock in the biggest Cinderellas of the season and identify a set of second-half sleepers to watch. Jordan, Peter and Tom make their weekly dog NFL picks and debate our first trade proposal in the podcast’s history. Then, it’s time to get back to the pod roots and reveal our favorite potential Giant Killers in college hoops as the season kicks off. Plus, Tom reaches back in time for an Underdogs “Where are they now?” special cloaked in nostalgia. Subscribe to Underdogs on Apple and Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Billy and Mikey A. are joined by John O'Hurley to discuss The National Dog Show, O’Hurley’s CBD Oil for Pets and cyber security. Billy's head was bleeding and he thinks it's because of old age. Stugotz is trying to flip memorabilia he found in his garage to his famous friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach, Amin and Mayes are tired of all the bullshit, so they're headed to a diner in the middle of the desert to protect the second coming of the only hope humanity has of surviving: The premature bastard child of a cigarette smoking waitress. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify.   Follow Cinephobe on Twitter & Instagram:   Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops   Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin   Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle The show page @CinephobePod   Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Montgomery & Co., we find out the numbers that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II pulled in and more in MoCo Newsroom. Jemele Hill joins us to talk about her new memoir "Uphill." Plus, the crew get into a battle in MoCo Trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyrie Irving has been assigned a six part checklist before he can return to the Nets, a new initiative we at Basketball Illuminati have labeled The D.U.N.C.E. System: Demonstrate Understanding of Nuanced Complex Endorsements. We summon Truth Teller Ethan Sherwood Strauss to elucidate how the player empowerment era has led us to this point. Subscribe to Ethan's Substack: https://houseofstrauss.substack.com/ Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirts - Hat 1 - Hat 2 Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues. Would Babe Ruth be a bum in today’s game? Dan Le Batard respects nobody in radio/podcasting. Will Adnan say yes to any podcast request? Author Shawn Levy joins us to discuss his book, "The Castle on Sunset: Life, Death, Love, Art, and Scandal at Hollywood's Chateau Marmont". Adam Amin's career makes Chris feel like a failure. McCabe & Mrs. Miller. Will Chris’ mom be on next week’s episode? Film critic and director, Elvis Mitchell joins us to discuss his new documentary "Is That Black Enough for You?!?". The real reason The Dan Le Batard Show left ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan speaks with former mixed martial artist, wrestler, and olympian Ben Askren about his journey through the fight game and the life it's created for him. Askren touches on his youth in wrestling, the mentality it takes to be a world-renowned fighter, why consistency is key, and the importance of not tying ego to outcome before detailing his new book, "Funky: My Defiant Path Through the Wild World of Combat Sports." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notes Spencer has a bold new social media strat Georgia fans sure have changed SMU and Houston make history! Clemson?  Stop pretending we don’t know who’s gonna win the Heisman Guess when we last saw a Miami team this bad. Please phrase your answer in the form of a decade! Let’s all practice Brian Kelly blindness. You too, Brian Kelly  Mods are asleep, everybody post Georgia Tech's win total and then compare it to A&M's An extended detour into Big Ten sexytime talk that somehow doesn't involve Holly Visit sunny preownedairboats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner kick things off by taking on some heady Topics, ranging from Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter to NBA team valuations to Grant Williams’ Halloween press conference. Later in the episode, the hosts are joined by burgeoning NBA star Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland. Over the course of an extended conversation, Hyland shares about a childhood in Delaware, a house fire that changed–and almost took–his life, his side hustle as a musician and content creator, and the legacy he wants to leave. Hyland’s charisma and storytelling ability elevate this episode to new heights.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shipping Container discusses hibachi restaurant sauces, foods you wished would be discontinued for your own health, Halloween candy, and, of course, eating boogers. Stick around for their announcement of a SPECIAL CONTEST for MAS MIAMI... Then, Darth Amin and producer Darth Cornpuzzle are plotting their escape as conditions in the factory prison decline by the day. Syril makes quite a declaration to Dedra, who's closing in on Axis after torturing Bix and Mon Mothma receives an unexpected visit from a family member that bolsters her resolve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a short cold open, the Underdogs crew is joined by Mike Golic Jr., of the GoJo podcast to discuss Tennessee's underdog season and why they've stunned college football so far. GoJo also shares some fun anecdotes about the film Rudy and unapologetically brandishes his take that Rudy is the best underdog movie in sports cinematic history. Then, Jordan, Tom and Peter make their underdog NFL picks and Peter skates in with a Hot Crease about the NHL futures market. Subscribe to Underdogs on Apple and Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices