Oddball with Vin Forte: Recent Episodes
Vin Forte
Pop Culture meets Sports both mainstream and fringe. Including commentary and interviews with reporters, authors, players and other personalities.
- Caitlin Clark's awkward press conference - The WNBA Draft ratings are up by 300% - Team USA Basketball selects their players for the 2024 Olympics - Dr J's sponsored content - and much more!
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- Allen Iverson gets a statue - The takeaways from this past NBA season - a lucky Pacers fan gets a wild Reggie Miller gift - Pringles & Crocs collaborate - and much more!
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- Vince Carter & Chauncey Billups to enter the Basketball Hall of Fame - The Athletics move to Sacramento before moving to Las Vegas - Bronny enters the transfer portal and the NBA Draft - Chips Ahoy gets new & improved formula - and much more!
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- Jontay Porter bets on himself - Deep diving into sports & gambling - Ice Cube offers Caitlin Clark $5 million to join BIG3 - 7-11 introduces hot dog sparkling water - and much more!
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- Shohei Ohtani gambling situation gets messy - Wagner Seahawks get in to March Madness - Kobe's dad sells his Championship ring - NBA Jam celebrates 30 years on home consoles - and much more!
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- Nick Saban testifies on NIL & NCAA - Aaron Rodgers for Vice President? - 20,000 Jagr Bobbleheads go missing - Is Big League Chew the best gum? - and much more!
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- Phil Lindsey (Bleacher Report) sits in - Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul - Ben Simmons out for the rest of the NBA season - March Madness losing its luster? - and much more!
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- Caitlin Clark commits to the WNBA - Should we ban storming the court? - LeBron passes 40,000 points - Shaq steps down from Papa John's board - and much more!
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- Davis sits in this episode from Banks Vs Davis podcast - The NBA All Star Weekend fallout - JJ Redick goes off on hot takes vs game breakdowns - Scottie Pippen goes on new tour - and much more!
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- The Super Bowl gets SLIMED - LeBron James to the Warriors? - NBA All Star Weekend is here - Taco Bell does an Apple-style keynote - and much more!
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- Martenzie Johnson (ESPN, Andscape) sits in* - Doc Rivers All Star already? - Trade Deadline rush - Is the 65 Game mandate fair? - G League on Tubi - AI art in media - I revisit a recent food topic
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*For some reason, there is a mild audio issue with my mic cutting out at the very start and at a few other points later in the episode. It was certainly not enough to derail the episode, but it is noticeable and I am aware of it.
- Breaking down the Bucks & Doc Rivers - Breaking down the entire NBA Eastern & Western Conference - Reviewing a new Buffalo snack
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- Banks (RAOP, BVD Podcasts) sits in - Chicago Bulls' Ring Of Honor is a disaster - Carmelo vs Jokic Number 15 - LeBron played against 35% of NBA History - A plea to Pizza Hut
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- Sir Wilkins (Jobber Tears Pod) sits in - NFL Playoff Talk - Bill Belichick leaves New England - Are NBA refs out of control? - Is Penny Hardaway a Hall Of Famer?
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- Karleigh Webb (Outsports, Gridiron Girls Podcast) sits in - The Pop Tarts Bowl gets wacky - NIL deals are here to stay - The past & present of sports video games - Women's sports absolutely dominating right now
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- Pistons make history, for the wrong reasons - Mac McClung returns to the dunk contest - Is Steph Curry in the GOAT convo? - Mad Dog ranks Shaq - Me & Matth revisit some Christmas Dreamcast memories - A very special Podcast promo you do NOT want to miss
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- Draymond Green Suspended - Bulls put Michael & Scottie in Ring of Honor - Giannis takes his ball and leaves - Lakers hang a banner - E3 is Cancelled - WingStop has a Pistons deal - AI takes over the drive thru
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- Martenzie Johnson from ESPN & Andscape sits in on the pod - The In-Season tournament is heating up - Monty Williams already on the chopping block? - Toronto Raptors playing to eat? - Ghost Kitchens going away
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- IllFam sits in on the pod - Deion Sanders is Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year - The In Season Tournament ratings are solid - Did you wear Latrell Sprewell shoes? - McDonald's opening spinoff franchise
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- Banks returns to the pod - Draymond Green get suspended - The In Season Tournament courts are too bold - Remembering the Turducken game - Turkey Day Fixins Ice Cream
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- Seth Rosenthal from @secretbasesbn joins the pod - Shaq vs Kobe - Phil Jackson's book - Why this isn't a traditional beef - How Shaq & Kobe found peace with each other
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This week:
- Big Baby Dre from Yerrr Sports Show sits in! - James Harden to the Clippers - The NBA promotes the new in-season tournament with a short film - Wemby scores 38 - The forgotten Shaq vs Hakeem game sponsored by Taco Bell
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This week:
- NBA Tip Off Week is here! - All Star Game Revamp - Nuggets get their rings - Carmelo to the NETS? - Grinding with SOAP Shoes
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This week:
- Justin Tinsley (Author, ESPN, Andscape) - The context of his book on The Notorious BIG, "It Was All A Dream" - The maturation of Hip-Hop - Student Loans & Managing debt - Assessing Deion Sanders and Colorado - 'Around The Horn' tips
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This week:
- Rob Parker (Fox Sports, ESPN, MLBBro.com) - The changing tone of Sports Media - Players turned Podcasters - Fixing Load Management - Assessing Deion Sanders and Colorado - Preserving MLB history
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This week:
- Martenzie Johnson from ESPN/Andscape sits in for his monthly spot - Dame gets traded to the Bucks - Jimmy Butler claims tampering - Deion Sanders hype halted after Oregon loss? - Usher to play Super Bowl - WNBA Playoffs are here
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This week:
- How long will the Prime Time hype last? - Giannis works out with Hakeem - Will Giannis want out in Milwaukee? - Exploring the SEGA CD & Slam City With Scottie Pippen
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This week:
- Mega Ran sits in for the full episode! - We discuss his new album, 'Buddy's Magic Toy Box' - Being a Foster Parent - NBA's new Load Management changes - Team USA bringing in the heavy hitters for the 2024 Olympics - Basketball video games & gimmick courts
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- Banks sits in for the full episode - Is the Colorado hype real? - Action at the FIBA World Cup - Was Jordan or LeBron under more media scrutiny? - The unfair treatment of Barry Bonds
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This week:
- What's in a World Title name? - Are you watching the FIBA World Cup? - Ben Simmons wants to dominate the NBA - Is "Embrace Debate" falling out of fashion? - Taco Bell goes Italian
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This week:
- James Harden's quest to leave Philly continues
- Discussing the past 15 years of Player Empowerment in the NBA
- Would you get The Triple Mike tattoo?
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- James Harden calls Daryl Morey a liar
- Martenzie reports back from the Basketball Hall of Fame
- The WNBA has their marquee rivalry in the Las Vegas Aces vs the NY Liberty
- We go on a deep dive detour into sports streaming services
- Taco Bell is trying to be slick again
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This week:
- Malik Wright of MLBbro.com joins me
- Tim Anderson & personality in the MLB
- Have MLB's changes made a difference?
- The importance of a team's culture
- Playoff Preview
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This week:
- The NY Mets have a fire sale
- Messi arrives in Miami
- Does LeBron deserve his number retired in LA?
- Domino's will now deliver ANYWHERE
- Burger King sells the REAL Cheese Burger
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- Martenzie Johnson from ESPN/Andscape sits in for his monthly spot
- We go on a big modern wrestling diversion
- Was Hulk Hogan's NWO beard painted on?
- We follow up from last week's discussion on the NBA Cup
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This week:
- Breaking down the NBA In-Season Tournament
- Where is the prestige?
- We cool down with some Marble Races
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- Kil889 joins the pod
- We review the Shaq Siesel album
- We also dig into a whole lot of 90s hip-hop & NBA
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This week:
- Steve Cohen speaks to the media
- The Las Vegas Aces are on a roll
- Retro Bit video game preservation
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This week:
- Bradley Beal traded to Phoenix Suns
- Chris Paul a Warrior?
- Michael Jordan cashes out of Charlotte
- Aaron Rodgers crowdfunding
- Slamball is back!
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This week:
- The Denver Nuggets win the NBA Finals
- Jokic celebrates by wanting to just go home
- The excuses & backlash begins
- Burnie punched out my Conor McGregor
- Off-season video game recommendation
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- Martenzie Johnson from ESPN/Andscape sits in with Vin
- What hype video did Erik Spoelstra show his team?
- Jokic suddenly OVER hyped?
- LeBron tries to lift Tact Tuesday trademark
- Rocky vs Burnie
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This week:
- Miami Heat Defeat Celtics in ECF - ESPN Power Ranking BUSTED - Scottie Pippen on Jordan (*Yes, I'm aware I misspelled Pippen in the graphic) - Burger King's Lazy Spider-Verse Whopper
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Jokic & the Nuggets sweep the Lakers - LeBron Retiring? - Melo to the rafters in NYC? - Michael Jordan What Ifs - Heinz Remix Machines
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This week the Spurs win the Draft Lottery, the Nuggets win Game 1, a bunch of teams lose their coaches, and Woj overhypes the hype machine.
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This week, my friend Martenzie Johnson from ESPN & Around The Horn joins me for a special super-sized conversation that swerves from the NBA Playoffs to fan culture to old sitcoms on a dime. You don't want to miss this one.
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This week, Coach Bud takes the fall, Pat Bev wants a Lakers ring, and who's going to make it out of the second round?
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This week, I'm joined by Seth Rosenthal of SB Nation to discuss the Knicks and why New Yorkers are going so absolutely bananas over a first round win. I also start the episode diving into the Bucks/Heat aftermath.
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This week, the NBA Playoffs are finally in full swing, as several players get Flagrant 2s for taking a few swings of their own.
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This week, the Lakers barely escape the Play-in, Kevin Durant has thoughts about the toughness of the league, and we spin our wheels waiting for the playoffs proper.
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This week, the Mavericks are a mess, the Lakers are trying to sneak out of the play-in, the seeding is (mostly) in & your official 2023 NBA Playoff Preview is here!
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This week, the WBC is an unquestionable success, the NCAA Final Four teams are unquestionably strange, modern sports hot takes are questioned, and much more!
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This week, the World Baseball Classic divides fans, the NCAA Basketball Tournament provides some big upsets, Damian Lillard talks about ring culture, and fast food apps take over.
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This week, KD goes down in Phoenix, Kyrie goes on Twitch, the Lakers make a run, the NCAA Tournament is finally here, I give former NBA All Star Fat Lever his flowers, the Double Down returns to KFC, and more!
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This week, I talk about the Ja Morant situation, get into the MLB pitch clock finally being rolled out in spring training, and do a roundup of where the Eastern & Western conferences stand as we sprint to the end of the NBA regular season.
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This week, Rob Parker from Fox Sports returns to discuss what separates Good From Great; in the MLB Hall of Fame, in basketball, and what leagues like the MLB are trying to do to recapture part of their audience.
Listen to Rob every weeknight on Fox Sports Radio as part of The Odd Couple radio show with him & Chris Broussard. Check your local listings.
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This week, I give you a full breakdown of the NBA All-Star Weekend events, discuss why the new MLB Pitch Clock is going to revolutionize the game, Charles Barkley gets his own potato chips, and more!
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As if you didn't know what this episode was going to be about. I also get into LeBron breaking Kareem's scoring title, as well as some other odds and ends this week.
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This week, my friend Martenzie Johnson from Andscape & ESPN joins me to discuss his feature on the Mississippi welfare scandal, how Brett Favre is just the tip of it all, and pull back the curtain on the situation on the ground.
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This week, I discuss the new changes to the NBA All Star Game, breakdown what's wrong with the major sports Halls of Fame, breakdancing is now an Olympic sport, and M&Ms make a big change.
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This week, I breakdown the MLS Season Pass on Apple+ and discuss why this model is the future for sports streaming across all leagues, go around the horn on some NBA & NFL news, discuss the nostalgia of Saturday Afternoon Bowling on TV, and a Cooldown Segment throwing all the way back to nerds in 1996.
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This week, I discuss the Damar Hamlin situation, Garrett Bush's insightful pullback of the NFL curtain, talk about NBA All-Star voting, WrestleKingdom 17, the fugly Fiesta Bowl trophy, BattleBots and much more!
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This week, I discuss the Nets 11 game winning streak, Luka's historic triple-double, combating CTE in football, The Great Muta vs Shinsuke Nakamura, and why you should check out Hoodslam!
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This week, I dissect the Coach Prime Time situation with Jackson State & Colorado, talk about the new Michael Jordan MVP award, get festive with some new donuts, and more!
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This week, I chop it up with a very special guest in Kazeem Famuyide (MSG PM, The Ringer, Say Less podcast, Wrasslerap)! Kaz and I talk about our shared history with Wrasslerap, working for MSG, dissect some NYC basketball, and much more!
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This week, I build a timeline of video game sports eras, discuss if players in major sports leagues should be media trained as part of their contracts, and we cool down with a segment on an old ice cream treat exclusively for the wealthy.
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This week, I go around the horn on the entire NBA, then spend the rest of the episode deep diving into the weirdness that was the 90s MTV Rock N' Jock B-Ball Jam series of events.
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This week, I evaluate the Brooklyn Nets' last week, where everything that could have gone wrong did, but has ended up with them possibly righting the ship? I also talk a little Lakers, the start of NCAA Basketball, and remember the definitive Batman in the Cooldown segment.
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This week, I have a special conversation with Washington Post writer & author Tim Bella, whose new biography 'Barkley' is in stores TODAY. You're not going to want to miss this one.
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This week, I dive into the big topic of Load Management. But before that, I hit some top stories out of the first full week of NBA games, then end the episode by discussing a very special health topic.
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This week, I dive into the big topic of Load Management. But before that, I hit some top stories out of the first full week of NBA games, then end the episode by discussing a very special health topic.
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This week, the 2022 NBA Season has finally tipped off and I'm joined by Secret Base & SB Nation's Seth Rosenthal to discuss the upcoming season, as well as some of the bigger perceptions and thoughts people have about the modern NBA.
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This week, the 2022 NBA Season has finally tipped off and I'm joined by Secret Base & SB Nation's Seth Rosenthal to discuss the upcoming season, as well as some of the bigger perceptions and thoughts people have about the modern NBA.
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This week, I discuss Buck Showalter checking Joe Musgrove's ears, the NFL's Roughing The Passer rules, Fat Bear Week 2022, WWE Extreme Rules, the #BRP50, a review of the Ghost Pepper Whopper, and more!
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This week, I discuss Buck Showalter checking Joe Musgrove's ears, the NFL's Roughing The Passer rules, Fat Bear Week 2022, WWE Extreme Rules, the #BRP50, a review of the Ghost Pepper Whopper, and more!
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This week, I discuss Aaron Judge hitting number 62, why you should keep his home run ball, the NBA G-League debut of Victor Wembanyama, Steeve Ho You Fat, Jersey Mikes partners up with Danny Devito, and more!
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This week, I discuss Aaron Judge hitting number 62, why you should keep his home run ball, the NBA G-League debut of Victor Wembanyama, Steeve Ho You Fat, Jersey Mikes partners up with Danny Devito, and more!
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This week, there was a very different show planned, but Thursday's injury to Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has reignited the much needed conversation about CTE in sports.
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This week, there was a very different show planned, but Thursday's injury to Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has reignited the much needed conversation about CTE in sports.
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This week, I touch on the Ime Udoka coverage, the extent of the Brett Favre swindle, Ben Simmons speaks out, what I learned in Football this week, and going down the Family Matters wormhole.
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This week, I touch on the Ime Udoka coverage, the extent of the Brett Favre swindle, Ben Simmons speaks out, what I learned in Football this week, and going down the Family Matters wormhole.
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This week, I review the first Thursday Night Football on Prime Video, go over the PWI 500, Brett Favre, Robert Sarver, and get into Pizza Hut lamps & the Pennsylvania Snack Belt.
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This week, I review the first Thursday Night Football on Prime Video, go over the PWI 500, Brett Favre, Robert Sarver, and get into Pizza Hut lamps & the Pennsylvania Snack Belt.
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This week, I debut a new Football segment, discuss the future of sports on streaming platforms, NBA 2K ratings, Pat Bev flexing too hard, Sue Bird ends a 20 year WNBA career, and a new snack recommendation in the Cooldown segment.
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This week, I debut a new Football segment, discuss the future of sports on streaming platforms, NBA 2K ratings, Pat Bev flexing too hard, Sue Bird ends a 20 year WNBA career, and a new snack recommendation in the Cooldown segment.
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This week, I discuss Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs, the Knicks stuck in an endless cycle, Brandon Nimmo's amazing catch for the New York Mets, why you shouldn't eat fast food lettuce & more!
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This week, I discuss Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs, the Knicks stuck in an endless cycle, Brandon Nimmo's amazing catch for the New York Mets, why you shouldn't eat fast food lettuce & more!
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This week, I discuss Pat Bev to the Lakers, KD staying with BK, Chet Holmgren gets injured, and is there a Chicken Sandwich Conspiracy?
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This week, I discuss Pat Bev to the Lakers, KD staying with BK, Chet Holmgren gets injured, and is there a Chicken Sandwich Conspiracy?
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This week, I discuss PEDs and Fernando Tatis Jr, try and solve the big Tom Brady mystery, talk about what LeBron's Lakers extension means, Burger King rolls back their chicken sandwich, and much more!
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This week, I talk about the life of Bill Russell, if KD could really go to Philly, and reminisce about Applebees.
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This week, Alan Hahn from ESPN joins me to look back on the night he broke the LeBron "Decision" news, talk some Star Wars, LL Cool J, and break down why the Knicks and Nets can't get it together.
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This week, Rob Parker from Fox Sports & Deadspin joins the pod to discuss the modern MLB, his work with MLBBro.com, KD fatigue, a bigger swindle than Bobby Bonilla Day, and more!
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This week, I get into the Tiktok Pink Sauce phenomenon, discuss ways to improve the MLB All Star Game, deal with Kevin Durant fatigue, and more!
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This week, I start out with some Summer League talk before bringing in Martenzie Johnson (Andscape, ESPN) to discuss the "New Media" in NBA culture.
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This week, Martenzie Johnson (Andscape, ESPN) returns to discuss NBA player empowerment, the upcoming Kaepernick documentary, setting expectations before a new season, and more!
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This week, I breakdown the entire Kevin Durant Era in Brooklyn and discuss what could be the next moves for all parties involved.
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This week, I breakdown the potential landing spots in a possible Kyrie Irving trade, spotlight the start of the Big3 Basketball League, and talk about some odd fast food promotions for Pride month.
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This week, I breakdown the Warriors winning the NBA Finals, discuss why the Top Ten argument is only going to get more complex, MLS throws in with Apple TV+, I review two new sodas in the Cooldown segment, and more!
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This week, I discuss Draymond Green's Finals performance and his podcast, a fight breaks out at the NY Rangers game, I get into the qualities needed to have your number put up in the rafters, and more.
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This week, I discuss the NBA Finals, dig into Steph Curry's influence on the accessibility of the game, and segue into why that accessibility is key to growing any sport.
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This week, I discuss the Warriors winning the WCF, the new Conference MVP trophy, why the Play In Tourney has been a big success, why availability is the best ability, and start off with Steve Kerr's press conference about Texas.
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This week, I discuss the NBA Conference Finals, evaluate Chris Paul's legacy, and in a very special Cooldown segment, I'm joined by PCMC Pod's Mike Bongiorno to do a LIVE review of Taco Bell's new Mexican Pizza!
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This week, I discuss the NBA MVP voting, reevaluate Charles Barkley on the Dream Team, Tom Brady signs a huge deal, Kota Ibushi's status with NJPW, and Ghostface Killah's new coffee shop!
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This week, I discuss the 76rs losing Embiid, Ben Simmons getting back surgery, the NHL Playoffs heating up, Zlatan throwing shade, and we cooldown by visiting Strange New Worlds.
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This week, I discuss why fans of losing teams should hold tight and not jump ship, we finally put this Nets season to bed, Doc Rivers gets a little too defensive, I argue for sticky stuff in baseball, and a cornbread donut recommendation!
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This week, I discuss the problems with Steve Nash as a coach, AEW & NJPW open the Forbidden Door, the moral implications of the upcoming 2022 Qatar World Cup & more.
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This week, I discuss the 2022 NBA regular season through the lens of Rob Parker's Deadspin article suggesting it was the worst season in years, the Timberwolves clinch the 7th seed in over-celebratory fashion, and would you eat Spokane Style Pizza?
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This week, Eph & Codie Dre from The Black Announce Table join me to chop it up about Wrestlemania weekend, the difference between goofy gimmicks in WWE & AEW, we preview the NBA Playoffs, and how James Harden is costing Eph money.
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This week, I dig into WrestleMania Weekend, Scott Steiner in the WWE HOF, Amazon taking MLB games away from free TV, why the Lakers are out of the Play-In, and RoboBurger vending machines!
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This week, Bill Oakley (90s Simpsons writer/showrunner, Mission Hill co-creator) joins me to chop it up about lame fast food promotions, why we don't get interesting global snacks in America, how McDonald's tries to rollout new meals without any actual new food, and so much more.
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This week, The NBA tries a frightening new presentation style, March Madness begins, Tom Brady needs to go home to his family, and I spend the back half of the episode discussing fish sandwiches for Lent.
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This week, the Brooklyn Nets destroy the Sixers, the MLB Lockout is over, Bellarmine wins & loses at the same time, March Madness begins, and Burger King tries revamping The Whopper.
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This week, I discuss the MLB cancelling games, the notion that Steph Curry has something left to prove, AEW's Tony Khan buying Ring Of Honor, and Burger King trying to revamp The Whopper.
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This week, I discuss my plan for fixing the NBA Dunk Contest, dissect the Juwan Howard & Greg Gard fracas, wonder where in the world is Zion Williamson, and dig into a Batman Calzony.
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This week, I discuss the issue of mental health in the NBA, the idea of a mid-season NBA tournament, Michael Jordan on the Wizards, and Flamin' Hot Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos.
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This week, I indulge my inner fandom and walk back the last few years of the Brooklyn Nets to come to terms with how we got to today.
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This week, I discuss the MLB shooting themselves in the foot yet again, contextualizing Tom Brady's retirement, revisiting Atari Basketball games, and buying a jar of Chicago Sauce!
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This week, I discuss the NBA MVP hunt, why Ja Morant is the guy, get into some WWE name change news, touch on how the Hoyas are doing, and stop off at White Castle for a Pizza Hut engagement.
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This week, Kyrie is back on the Nets, Joe Judge is out on the Giants, JB Smooth is all over the place, and Taco Bell has wings?
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This week, Jake Paul does a good thing, I break down the main talking points between WWE and AEW, Kyrie Irving is back, and Konami gets into NFTs.
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This week, Omicron is running wild in the NBA and I keep things fast and loose with some Holiday sentiments.
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This week, I dig into all the hoopla surrounding Steph Curry becoming the three-point king, then we'll feed our appetite for fast food by talking about The Steamie Awards.
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This week, I dive into a recent article claiming Soccer is America's new number four sport, ahead of the NHL & I also discuss the potential sunsetting of the 3pt shot era in the NBA.
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This week, the MLB is officially in a lockout. Should you even care? Why can't the MLB be like the other sports? I'll break it down.
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This week, we're taking it light & easy for this Thanksgiving Eve episode and bookending it with food talk, but still managing to squeeze in some talk about the Lebron elbow, NY football failings, and Noah Sydergaard taking the money and running.
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This week, the Mike White saga becomes the Joe Flacco saga, the Staples Center goes Crypto, Rockstar screws up the GTA remakes, and stop trying to make "The Clays" happen!
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This week I discuss taunting rules in the NFL, the Jets' Mike White situation, College Hoops are back, and more!
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This week I discuss Scottie Pippen speaking out about The Last Dance & Michael Jordan, Aaron Rodgers tests positive for Covid, a wild Halloween animal bite, and reminiscing about old local food spots.
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This week I discuss expectations after a week of NBA action, the joy of Bing Bong, Brady's 600th passing ball ends up in a fan's hands, and why PTI is still the best debate show 20 years on.
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This week the NBA is back, I evaluate the Conferences, discuss the 75th Anniversary List snubs, and discuss some late-breaking Lakers dysfunction.
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This week is Hockey heavy as I discuss the return of Hockey Night to ESPN after 17 years, recommend some classic Hockey video games, and hopefully tie up this Kyrie situation for a good long while.
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This week Kyrie still won't get vaxed, the Yankees get a turtle drunk, I review The Many Saints of Newark, and we celebrate Alaska's Fat Bear Week!
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This week I'm talking Bronxie The Turtle! But first up we have to take our medicine and discuss this Kyrie issue, as well as Steve Cohen trying to make the Mets cool.
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This week I'm talking Ben Simmons refusing to suit up, Sam Darnold sticking it to the Jets, a potential shakeup for the World Cup, and player vs management dynamics in the NBA.
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College teams start getting paid to promote via social media, The Washington Football Team has narrowed down their list of possible names, and a follow-up on the Bishop-Sycamore Football Mystery.
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This week I've got a sitdown with ESPN Radio's Peter Rosenberg (also of HOT97 & WWE) where we discuss what exactly "The Media" is, as well as the sacrifices and rewards of working on multiple full-time projects. But first I start the show by discussing the mystery behind an allegedly phantom high school football team that was on ESPN just days ago.
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The Astros embrace being the bad guys, Rory Mcilroy opens up about mental health, Mistico is Mistico again, and looking at the Hot Take Debate era of sports shows.
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Tim Anderson makes history at the Field of Dreams, Penny Hardaway recruits some Hall of Famers, and the What If? Carmello Pistons.
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The Olympics are now over, but what did it all mean? Was it a good move for Melo to move to the Lakers if they don't win the championship? What is your favorite NBA basketball video game?
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This episode I go all-in on breaking down the first four days of NBA Free Agency. Including Melo to the Lakers, The Heat stockpiling bodies, and the Bulls making a run to be this year's Knicks.
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This episode ESPN & The Undefeated's Martenzie Johnson joins me to discuss the road to this year's Bucks Championship, as well as pondering the end of the 3 point dominance, and even a little Olympics talk.
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This episode I'm joined by Clayton Crowley from the popular Youtube series Making The Case as we discuss ringchasing, putting stars in their proper context, needless hot takes, the NBA Finals and much more.
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You've stumbled into a Bonus Segment! Find out what I thought of the new Space Jam and why it actually had a lot of potential from the start.
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This episode I'm joined by Andreas Hale, Senior Editor of SportingNews & co-host of The Corner Podcast as well as co-creator of Our Heroes Rock. We go in-depth on what UFC & boxing could be doing to create new stars. Before that, I get into some USA Basketball talk and discuss the importance of a guy like Shohei Ohtani to the MLB.
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This episode I'm joined by Bourbon Expert Matt Kusek from Malt Review to do a live tasting of the Scottie Pippen Bourbon, I also start the show by talking about the NBA's new logo & why coaching is the Bucks' biggest weakness in the finals.
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This episode I'm joined by Bleacher Report's Phil Lindsey to discuss the Conference Finals, the idea of putting asterisks' on Champs we deem unworthy, and Scottie Pippen being completely out of pocket while promoting his whiskey.
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