A selection of popular sports shows: Recent Episodes
Radiotopia
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Wall Street Journal sports columnist Jason Gay and Ringer editor-at-large Bryan Curtis to discuss the end of ESPN’s ‘The Sports Reporters’ (5:00), LaVar Ball’s impact on Lonzo Ball’s draft stock (15:00), ESPN’s priorities in today’s media landscape (24:00), ESPN’s attachment to live sports (34:00), the future of ESPN2 (39:00), Adrian Wojnarowski’s rivalry with ESPN (48:00), the ESPN news ticker (55:00), the value of good writing in any medium (1:02:00), and parting shots on The Players’ Tribune (1:07:00).
Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman debate if LeBron James has anything left to prove, if the Warriors and Cavaliers’ dominance is bad for the NBA and more.
The NFL Draft, LeBron’s next playoff challenge, Cowboys vs. Giants, Joe Mixon’s future, and the Browns headline today’s show. Skip, Shannon, and Joel Klatt debate the day in sports.
Colin discusses the NFL’s two seasons, why the New England Patriots are arguably better than last year, who generally wins in the NBA playoffs, and Las Vegas’ over/under win totals for the NFL. Also, Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid and SI writer Peter King stop by.
Stanley Cup Playoffs and it’s time for the Capitals to hit the panic button (1:37 – 7:17). The Clippers are bounced for the playoffs and it’s time to blow the whole thing up (7:17 – 13:12). NFL Draft round up, John Fox stay woke, Belichick found his new loophole, and not to brag but we called Joe Mixon to the Bengals. Who’s Back Of The Week (13:12 – 25:44). Hall of Famer George Brett joins the show to talk about his baseball career, being single in a time with no cell phones, never lifting weights, and the famous pants pooping story (25:44 – 53:12) . Segments include Bad Visual for Roger Goodell wiping a booger on a handicapped child, Respect the Biz, Hurt or Injured Isaiah Thomas, Uhhh Ya Think for Dwight Howard being unhappy, Marlins Man was on National Television so we called him, Perspective and a Hank Hot in the streets for Fyre Fest.