Sports Talk with Swag: Recent Episodes
Sports Talk with Swag
A weekly podcast recorded live that dives into basketball and wrestling, with a little extra swag. Episodes range from WWE Pay-Per-View predictions to breakdowns of the latest and greatest in the NBA to long-form series like The Hunt for the Best Sports City of All Time. Hosted by Justin Graves.
On today's episode, Justin takes a look at the upcoming WWE Bad Blood event taking place in Atlanta, Georgia. Cody Rhodes finds an unlikely ally in Roman Reigns as they take on The Bloodline's Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu in a tag team match. Nia Jax and Liv Morgan put their championships on the line, while Damian Priest looks to exact some revenge against former teammate and friend Finn Balor. In the (hopefully) main event of the night, we have the rubber match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, taking place inside Hell in a Cell! As always, predictions and preview for every match are included.
On today's episode, Justin takes a look ahead at the Bash in Berlin PLE coming to us live from Berlin, Germany! Gunther makes his first title defense with the World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton in a rematch of their King of the Ring tournament final, while Cody Rhodes defends against friend (for now) Kevin Owens, with Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline laying in wait. Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair will finally get their hands on Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships that they technically never lost, and The Terror Twins of Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest also look to avenge some tough losses from SummerSlam when they take on former cohorts Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio in a mixed tag-team match. In the most hotly contested match of the evening, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre will have nowhere to run as they clash in a Strap Match that is sure to get violent and bloody. As always, Justin provides predictions for every match on the card!
On today's episode, Justin takes a look at this weekend's SummerSlam Premium Live Event, coming to us from Cleveland, Ohio! Hometown boy Logan Paul defends his United States Championship against LA Knight, while Sami Zayn once again puts his Intercontinental Championship on the line against Bron Breakker. CM Punk and Drew McIntyre will finally get their hands on each other while Seth Rollins acts as special guest referee, while Cody Rhodes takes on Solo Sikoa and the new Bloodline all by his lonesome. As always, there are predictions for every match on the card!
On today's episode, Justin takes a look at the NBA off-season thus far, and grades the moves made by every single team. Teams like the Spurs, Knicks, and Thunder made big moves in free agency and the draft, while the Clippers, Lakers, and Nuggets don't seem to have done anything to improve their rosters heading into next year. Who are the big winners and losers, and who is poised to make a run for the Larry O'Brien trophy next year?
On today's episode, Justin takes a look ahead at the upcoming Money in the Bank PLE coming to us from Toronto, Canada! Six superstars look to move the odds in their favor in the Money in the Bank ladder matches, including Jey Uso, Drew McIntyre, Tiffany Stratton, Chelsea Green, and more! Plus, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens look to gain a measure of revenge against the Bloodline, while Damian Priest looks to prove himself as a worthy champion when he puts his World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins. And finally, Bron Breakker looks to continue his winning streak when he challenges Sami Zayn for his Intercontinental Championship.
On today's episode, Justin takes a look ahead at this weekend's Clash at the Castle PLE, coming to us from Glasgow, Scotland! Multiple championships are on the line as Cody Rhodes defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against AJ Styles in an "I Quit" match, Piper Niven looks to use home field advantage to win the WWE Women's Championship away from Bayley, and Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill look to hold on to their Tag Team Championships against the teams of Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler and the hometown heroes of Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre. Can Chad Gable and the Alpha Academy get on the same page to finally help him win the Intercontinental Championship from Sami Zayn? Plus, Drew McIntyre looks to get in the win column and win back the World Heavyweight Championship off of Damian Priest after losing in a similar championship bout against Roman Reigns at the last Clash at the Castle event.
On today's episode, Justin takes a look at the 2024 NBA Finals, featuring the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown look to finally get over the playoff hump and win the big one, while Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving attempt to cement themselves as one of the best backcourts in NBA history! Will Kristaps Porziņģis be healthy for the series? Will the Celtics be able to slow down Luka and Kyrie? Can Dereck Lively continue his dunker-spot-extraordinaire run and help the Mavs win their first title since 2011?
On today's episode, Justin takes a look at the upcoming WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 PLE coming to us from Saudi Arabia this weekend. The finals of the namesake King and Queen of the Ring tournaments will be taking place as Gunther battles the winner of the SmackDown bracket while Lyra Valkyria awaits the winner of the Nia Jax/Bianca Belair match. In other matches, Sami Zayn puts his Intercontinental Championship on the line against Chad Gable and Bronson Reed, Liv Morgan looks to continue her revenge tour as she battles Becky Lynch for the Women's World Championship, and Cody Rhodes defends his Undisputed WWE Championship against United States Champion Logan Paul.
On today's episode, Justin takes a look ahead to WWE Backlash France, taking place in Lyon this Saturday! Backlash typically doesn't feature too many championship swaps since it is the first PLE after WrestleMania, but will that be the case this weekend? Cody Rhodes and Damian Priest will defend their titles on television for the first time since winning them, Bayley defends her title in a triple threat, The Kabuki Warriors look to retain against the newly formed team of Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair, while the new-look Bloodline of Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga look to get back to winning ways against Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. This should be an exciting afternoon of wrestling with a hot crowd in France, leading to some awesome moments!
On today's episode, Justin takes a look back at the 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season, in the annual Sports Talk with Swag End of Season NBA Awards Show! This was the first year that the NBA implemented their new games-played minimum for award qualification, which didn't have as big of an impact of some people thought it would at the beginning of the season - on the contrary! Many players, such as LeBron James, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant, played the most minutes they've played in several years. With the NBA being more skilled and talented than it ever has been, it made voting for awards like Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year and Most Improved Player a lot more difficult than they normally are!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look ahead to the biggest stage of them all, WrestleMania XL! The time has finally come for WWE's biggest superstars to put on their best show for two straight nights of wrestling and drama and we have predictions for every match. The Bloodline take on Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the "biggest tag team match of all time", Iyo Sky and Bayley finally meet one-on-one for the first time for the Women's WWE Championship, LA Knight and AJ Styles attempt to settle their differences, and so much more! Triple H and company are attempting to make this the biggest WrestleMania of all time, and they just may do it!
On today's episode, Justin takes a look at some of the best two-players in NBA history - but that's not all! Outside of just being a Top Ten Offensive and Defensive player, who did that for the longest? Taking a lot of statistical categories into consideration like MVP Award shares, top ten finishes in points scored, blocks and Offensive Rating, Justin is able to come up with a definitive TopTen list of the best two-way players of all time. Some may shock you, and others may not be in the spot you think they should but, but at the end of the episode, we will have a definitive answer!
On today's episode, Justin takes a look ahead at the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber PLE coming to us from Perth, Australia. Outside of the two namesake matches that feature top-tier talent, we also have the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships up for grabs, as well as hometown hero Rhea Ripley defending her World Heavyweight Championship against Nia Jax. As always, Justin also predicts the outcome for every match on the card!
In today's episode, Justin takes a constructive look at NBA All Star Weekend, and how the NBA can improve upon it. The weekend was highlighted by Sabrina vs Steph and the Skills Competition, but was bogged down by the Saturday Night commentary team and the lack of effort in the All Star Game on Sunday night. Is there anything that Adam Silver can do to raise the stakes of the All Star Game, or are we trapped in a void that will be filled with whatever effort the players decide to give us?
On today's episode, Justin takes a look at the recent drama that unfolded following SmackDown's closing segment this past week. Cody Rhodes has decided to step to the side in favor of The Rock challenging Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the main event of Wrestlemania 40. This was met with a swift and decisive outrage from the WWE Universe online, with #WeWantCody trending globally for almost 48 hours straight. How does WWE move forward with this, and will they be forced to pivot before it's too late?
On today's episode, Justin takes a look ahead to the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble PLE coming to us from Tampa Bay, Florida this Saturday! Eleven men and six women have declared for the namesake matches, leaving plenty of room for surprises, debuts and returns. Will Cody Rhodes get one step closer to finally finishing his story, or will someone else get in his way? Plus, Logan Paul defends his US Championship against Kevin Owens, and Roman Reigns defends his title in a Fatal Four-Way against LA Knight, AJ Styles and Randy Orton!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the trade between the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors, which sent OG Anunoby to New York, with RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley going back to Toronto. Plus, The Rock returned to Monday Night Raw and teased a match with Roman Reigns, and the Detroit Pistons finally broke their losing streak!
On today's episode, Justin takes a look back at the entire year of wrestling in WWE, and who stood out. It's time to hand out some end-of-the-year awards, such as Superstar of the Year, Match of the Year, Rookie of the Year and more!
On today's episode, Justin takes a look back at CM Punk's epic return to the WWE at Survivor Series this past weekend! What does this mean for the professional wrestling landscape as a whole, who might he feud with, how they kept this a surprise and more are all covered. Plus, a breakdown of the rest of the Survivor Series PLE, including both WarGames matches. Finally, a quick look into the NBA and the end of group play for the In-Season Tournament, and Gregg Popovich being everyone's grandpa at the game.
On today's episode, Justin takes a look around the NBA and what all has happened in the past week. James Harden made his debut for the Los Angeles Clippers, and they look like a completely different team now. Draymond Green got in a fight with Rudy Gobert, the Pacers are red-hot, and the NBA referees are once again making it all about them.
On today's episode, Justin takes a look ahead at the Crown Jewel Premium Live Event taking place on November 4th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Roman Reigns will defend his title for the first time since SummerSlam, John Cena looks to get his first singles victory in over 2,000 days, and Logan Paul looks to win his first championship in WWE. Plus, Rhea Ripley defends her World Championship in a Fatal 5-Way match while Judgment Day cohort Damian Pries takes on Cody Rhodes in singles action. As always, predictions for every match are provided!
On today's episode, Justin takes a look ahead at the 2023-2024 NBA Season win totals for every Western Conference team! The Nuggets are defending champions but feel like an afterthought, the Lakers are the media's favorite team for the fiftieth season in a row, Ja Morant has a lengthy suspension to fulfill and so much more. Looking forward to another great season in the NBA!
On today's episode, Justin takes a look at the upcoming 2023-2024 NBA Season, and the win totals projected by the powers that be in Las Vegas. He gives predictions on if the team will go over or under the projected in totals, with detailed explanation of why for every team in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks and Celtics take their rightful spots at the top of the Conference, but how will the rest of the playoff picture shake out, and who will be competing for a chance at the #1 pick in next year's draft?
On today's episode, Justin takes a look ahead to the upcoming Fastlane Premium Live Event, coming to us from Indianapolis! Roman Reigns will once again not be present for the show, but that doesn't mean The Bloodline doesn't still have business to attend to when they take on the team of John Cena and LA Knight. The Judgment Day once again find themselves in a fight with Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso, while Iyo Sky has the tall task of defending her WWE Women's Championship against Asuka and Charlotte. As always, Justin provides predictions and preview for every match on the card!
On today's episode, Justin breaks down the blockbuster traded that sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, and Deandre Ayton to the Blazers as well. Grades for each team, who won the trade overall, why it's not as good in reality as it is on paper for the Bucks, and how this affects Giannis re-signing in Milwaukee. The NBA is back!
On today's episode, Justin takes a look ahead at this weekend's Payback Premium Live Event, hailing from Pittsburgh! Coming out of the shadows of SummerSlam, a lot of feuds look to write their final chapters and find definitive winners. Becky Lynch looks to get one up on Trish Stratus once and for all in a Steel Cage match, Shinsuke hopes to capitalize on Seth Rollins' bad back for his first Heavyweight gold in WWE, and Finn Balor and Damian Priest attempt to put their differences aside to become the new Undisputed Tag Team Champions. As always, there are predictions for every match on the card!
On today's episode, Justin looks ahead at the upcoming SummerSlam PLE, emanating from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan! With Jey Uso finally getting his one on one match with Roman Reigns, Jey will look to avenge the attacks against his brother Jimmy, and finally take the title off of Roman. Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey settle their differences in WWE's first ever "MMA Rules match", Drew looks to avenge his WrestleMania loss against Gunther, and Logan Paul looks to prove he is more than just a social media star. As always, predictions for every match on the card will be featured as well!
On today's episode, Justin looks ahead at the upcoming Money in the Bank PLE, emanating from the O2 Arenas in London, England! With the namesake ladder matches garnering a lot of attention as always, two superstars will have their trajectories changed considerably, and all champions will be put on notice. Will we see yet another same-night cash-in, or will the winners play the long game of holding on to their briefcases? Who will come out on top of the Bloodline Civil War? As always, predictions for every match on the card will be featured as well!
On today's episode, Justin gives a eulogy for the 2023 NBA Season, and remembers some of the best (and worst) moments from all season. From crazy trades to suspensions to records being broken, it was truly a season like no other. Until next season!
On today's episode, Justin breaks down Game 2 of the NBA Finals, in which the Heat were the first team this postseason to successfully beat the Nuggets in Denver. Miami's carousel of role players stepped up once again, and Denver's bench couldn't match their production. Jokic scored a game-high 41 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Miami's zone defense that significantly limited the offensive output of Jamal Murray and co. Later, he also talks about the impending punishment being handed down to Ja Morant, and why this could be a bigger deal than people might expect.
On today's episode, Justin takes a look back at one of the more memorable Eastern Conference Finals in recent memory. The Heat were able to stave off the Celtics' historic comeback attempt, Jaylen Brown made his own history and Caleb Martin earned himself a lot of money. With the Celtics now suffering yet another heartbreaking playoff dismissal, where do they go from here? And do the Heat really stand a chance against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals?
On today's episode, Justin takes a look at the upcoming Night of Champion PLE taking place in Saudi Arabia. Roman Reigns looks to add to his belt count by teaming up with Solo Sikoa against Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships. Cody Rhodes meets Brock Lesnar for a "fight", Mustafa Ali tries his luck against Gunther and Becky Lynch finally gets her hands on Trish Stratus. There are plenty of other great matches planned for the afternoon, and Justin has predictions for all of them!
On today's episode, Justin takes a look at the upcoming WWE Backlash PLE emanating from San Juan, Puerto Rico. With Bad Bunny slated to main event the show in a Street Fight against Damian Priest, the card seems to be doing its best to make up for the absence of Roman Reigns from yet another Premium Live Event. Cody Rhodes looks for a dose of revenge on Brock Lesnar, The Bloodline hope to finally end the Sami Zayn/Kevin Owens/Matt Riddle issue, and Rhea Ripley has her first title defense against Puerto Rico's own, Zelina Vega!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at all of the regular season awards for the NBA, along with the changes that will be made for next years voting. Most media members have a minimum of 55 games played for their awards, but the NBA decided to officially make it 65 games played for all major awards, including MVP. How will this shake it in this year's awards, with over a third of the 20-point scorers not playing over 65 games, and over half of the top-25 in PER not meeting the minimum either.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look back at WrestleMania weekend, and a look ahead at the WWE landscape as a whole. Triple H and Co. put together an all-timer weekend of wrestling with WrestleMania 39, but it was quickly followed up by a resounding disappointment of an episode of Monday Night Raw. With rumor being that Vince McMahon is fully back in charge of creative in the WWE but Triple H retaining his position as Chief Content Officer, the future for the company, creatively, is quite a mystery.
In today's episode, Justin looks ahead to The Showcase of the Immortals, WrestleMania 39! The Bloodline is on a bullet train headed for dominance we've never seen before, or total meltdown. Rhea Ripley and Asuka look to be crowned new champions in their respective matches while Austin Theory and Gunther look to retain their titles against very capable challengers. As always, every match on both nights will be predicted!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the best NCAA teams in March Madness history, but with a twist. Which of those teams, champions or not, made the best transition into the NBA? Some of the most dominant teams in college basketball history didn't have a single player drafted into the NBA, while some teams who couldn't make it out of the Round of 64 produced future All-Stars!
It's back! The Feed segment makes its glorious return to the show, this time as a standalone episode. In this episode, Justin takes a scroll through the Twitter Feed to see what everyone is saying in the sports world, and gives his own two cents.
In today's episode, Justin looks ahead at this weekend's Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event. Bobby Lashley is set to take on Brock Lesnar in the third match of their feud, Bianca Belair will find out who her WrestleMania opponent is, and Austin Theory defends his Unites States Championship in the Elimination Chamber! The main event is sure to deliver as well, with Sami Zayn taking on Roman Reigns in his hometown of Montreal! As always, Justin will provide predictions for every match on the card.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the upcoming Royal Rumble Premium Live Event from WWE. The namesake matches are always the headliners for the night, but with multiple championship matches taking place as well, this is sure to be an eventful night! As always, Justin provides his predictions for every match on the card.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look into all that is happening in the WWE. In just the past week, Vince McMahon has returned to the company, been unanimously elected as Executive Chairman of the Board, Stephanie McMahon has resigned, and a deal is reportedly in place for the company to be sold to the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. And we are only eleven days into the new year!
In today's episode, Justin takes a closer look at Donovan Mitchell's 71-point game, and what makes it so special. This is the 13th game of at least 50 points scored in the NBA this season, but defense in the NBA isn't as bad as you might think it is. Plus, Sasha Banks debuts in New Japan Pro Wrestling!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look back at the entire year of wrestling in the WWE, and who stood out. It's time to hand out some end-of-the-year awards, such as Wrestler of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Tag Team of the Year and more!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the upcoming Survivor Series: WarGames Premium Live Event from WWE. The traditional five-on-five elimination match for "brand supremacy" has been scrapped in favor of the classic WarGames match from the creative mind of Dusty Rhodes. The Bloodline defend their honor in the men's match, while Damage CTRL continue their feud with Bianca and co. in the women's match. There may be less matches to predict for this card, but that doesn't make it any easier!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the beginning of the 2022-23 NBA Season, and makes some over reactions in typical sports radio fashion. The Jazz are destined for a title run, the Warriors are a lottery team and the Lakers are...well, they're still bad either way.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the Crown Jewel Premium-Live-Event taking place this weekend in Saudi Arabia. With a match card including Brock Lesnar vs Bobby Lashley II, Roman Reigns vs Logan Paul and Bianca Belair vs Bayley, this is shaping up to be another entertaining PLE from Triple H and co. As always, Justin will make predictions for every match on the card.
In today's episode, Justin takes a (belated) look at the projected win total for every NBA team in the 2022-23 regular season, and places "bets" on whether they will go over or under. This is a fun way to (belatedly) preview the season and make some predictions for each team, and you know we love making predictions on this show. Later, Justin also predicts who will win each end-of-season award, notably MVP and NBA Champion!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole at a Warriors practice session last week. There are still a lot of unanswered questions, but we know now that Dray will not be suspended from the Warriors and is already back with the team. Justin also talks about why Victor Wembanyama is all but guaranteed to be the next big thing in the NBA, and the meteoric rise of the JMU Dukes into the AP Top 25 Poll for the first time in program history!
In today's episode, Justin looks ahead to the Extreme Rules Premium-Live-Event taking place this weekend for WWE. The match card is shaping up to be one of the best of the year and almost any of the matches could rightfully main event the show, which makes predicting every match just that much harder!
In today's episode, Justin covers the tumultuous off season for the Phoenix Suns so far, and why everything just seems a little...off. From the 30-point loss that ended their 2022 season, to a media day that was chock full of body language, it seems as though the Suns may be destined for a rocky road ahead.
In today's episode, Justin breaks down the Donovan Mitchell trade, including why he ended up in Cleveland, why the Jazz shut out the Knicks and who will be better off five years from now. Later on, Justin takes a look at what is currently happening in AEW with mass suspensions being handed down, and CM Punk potentially being fired for an altercation after All Out on Sunday night.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the upcoming Clash at the Castle Premium Live Event from WWE, taking place in Cardiff, Wales this weekend. This is the second PLE under Triple H's regime, and the first where he has been entirely in control of the build to the event. With matches like Drew McIntyre versus Roman Reigns and Sheamus versus Gunther, this card is sure to deliver some entertaining bouts. As always, Justin will also make predictions for every match on the card!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at some of the greatest superstars in all sports, and how they weren't all chalked up to be one of the greats. Some of these athletes couldn't even make their high school teams, but ended up as bonafide superstars in their respective sports!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the continually changing landscape of the WWE since Vince McMahon retired and Triple H took over as Head of Creative. There have been many returns, NXT call-ups, cliffhangers and much more; and it doesn't look like he is slowing down any time soon.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look ahead to this weekend's SummerSlam Premium Live Event, and makes predictions for every match on the card. Justin also goes into what to expect with Vince McMahon having retired from the WWE, and Triple H having full control of the creative aspect of the company moving forward.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at one of the most prestigious sports franchises of all time, the Los Angeles Lakers. A debate has recently sparked up about who are the five best Lakers of all time, and Justin is here to give you his take. There are several honorable mentions, and some players you might be surprised who don't make the list, but there can only be five!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at why there hasn't been much traction on a trade for Kevin Durant yet, and why there might not be a trade market at all. Later, he looks at the dilemma that this puts not only Durant in, but Kyrie Irving, the Nets, and any other superstar in the future who asks for a trade.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the upcoming Money in the Bank Premium Live Event from WWE. This marks another PLE where Roman Reigns will not be defending his titles, but the namesake matches will do their best to bolster the card. With most of the other championships being defended on the card, Justin gives preview and predictions for every match.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the term "dynasty" and why it might be thrown around a little too much in the sports world. With the Golden State Warriors recently having won their fourth championship in eight years, it has brought up the question of whether or not they are a dynasty. Justin takes a look at this and many other teams to get to the bottom of what exactly qualifies a franchise as a dynasty.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look back at every NBA champion, and the luck that came with them winning it all. Too many people nowadays like to complain about how their team had bad luck, or how easy the eventual champion had it. Today, we take a look at how these excuses can be made for every NBA champion since the NBA's inception, and why everyone needs a little bit of luck sometimes.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the upcoming Hell in a Cell Premium Live Event for WWE and gives preview and predictions for each match on the card!
In today's episode, Justin breaks down all of the recently finished Semi-final series for each conference. The Celtics edged out the Bucks in a hard fought series, the Heat and Warriors pushed through in relatively easy fashion, and the Suns had one of the worst postseason collapses in recent memory. Later, he previews the Conference Finals and what to look for in each series.
In today's episode, Justin breaks down why it might be a good idea for the WWE to put an offseason into place. Later, he breaks down the upcoming WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2022 premium live event, including predictions for every match on the card!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Two teams have made it through to the second round so far, with every other series going to a minimum of six games. The Heat made Trae Young look like a benchwarmer, the Celtics embarrassed the Nets and Doc Rivers might blow ANOTHER playoff series lead.
In today's episode, Justin hands out all of his end of season awards for the 2021-2022 NBA Season! From the All-NBA teams to Coach of the Year, to Most Valuable Player, there are a lot of players deserving of recognition this year.
In today's episode, Justin looks ahead to the most stupendous premium live event of the year, WrestleMania 38! As is tradition with these episode, he gives preview and context along with predictions for every match on the two-night match card.
In today's episode, Justin breaks down the monumental announcement that Tom Brady has come out of retirement and will be playing next season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With this in mind, he takes a look at some of the other biggest un-retirement announcements in sports, and how those athletes faired in their second go-round!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the busy week so far in NFL news: Russell Wilson was traded to the Broncos, Aaron Rodgers announced he is staying with the Packers, and Calvin Ridley was suspended for gambling on NFL games. Today he is joined by friends of the show, Brandon and Hunter!
In today's episode, Justin looks at the NBA's All Star Weekend events, and how they can be improved. The Dunk Contest was forgetful at best this year, so is it time to take a break from the usually-spectacular event? Justin also takes a look at other events that can be added to spice up the weekend, and different locations that might incentivize the players to take the All Star Game itself more seriously.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the latest news in the professional wrestling world, including Cody Rhodes leaving AEW and Stone Cold Steve Austin being asked for a return match at WrestleMania 38! Later, he previews the Elimination Chamber 2022 show from Saudi Arabia and gives predictions for every match on the card.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the NBA Trade Deadline and all of the big moves that happened. The Kings traded away their best young piece in Tyrese Haliburton, but get back a solid big man in Domantas Sabonis. The Blazers finally moved CJ McCollum, but left Dame with even less help in Portland before. Later, Justin breaks down why the Washington Commanders' new name isn't as bad as you think, and why there is no way Ben Simmons gets traded before the deadline.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the upcoming WWE Royal Rumble "premium live event" and gives you all the context you need for every match on the card, along with predictions for every match.
In today's episode, Justin takes a deeper look at the surging Grizzlies and whether or not they are a legitimate championship contender. Plus, is WWE finally deciding to open the "forbidden door" for the Royal Rumble match? Later, he also discusses a very interesting take from Twitter - that chase down blocks are bad for the NBA and should be banned!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the current state of the NBA. Who is at the top of their game, who should already be getting in to rebuild mode, and some of the latest injuries that could spoil some playoff seedings. Plus, is it time that Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers move on from each other?
In today's episode, Justin goes over all things Survivor Series in preparation for this weekend's big show. Despite there being a big lack on intrigue in the PPV this year, it is still one of the "Big Four" shows and should deliver in match quality at the very least.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the recent altercation between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris, and why it is displaying a dangerous pattern for the reigning MVP. Later, he breaks down all of the OBJ rumors, the recent WWE releases and a very troubling story out of PSG.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the latest and greatest in the sporting world, including: over-reactions to the start of the NBA season, the collapse of the Kansas City Chiefs, the fallout from WWE's Crown Jewel event and more!
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at all of the NFL teams who lost big in week one, and how much they should panic. He also breaks down all of the realistic trade destinations for John Wall, and why this will be a record-breaking NFL season like no other.
In today's episode, Justin takes a look at the idea of player empowerment and whether or not it has gone too far in professional sports. Justin also takes a look at some of the recent sporting headlines, like Cam Newton's surprising release from the Patriots and Ben Simmons demanding a trade from the 76ers.
In this episode, Justin takes a look ahead to WWE's annual SummerSlam PPV. Airing on a Saturday night instead of the usual Sunday, the dirt sheets are saying that the WWE is viewing this as their "real" Wrestlemania for this year. With headlining matches like Roman Reigns vs. John Cena, Edge vs. Seth Rollin and Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks II, this even promises to be an absolute party from start to finish!
In this episode, Justin takes a look at some of the biggest moves in the NBA's free agency period so far. The Lakers added Russell Westbrook and six other players, Kyle Lowry finally found a new home, and Knicks might have actually made a good move. Later, he answers more listener questions and discusses what to expect with the Washington Football Team's lack of an identity.
Justin takes a look at the harsh criticism directed at Simone Biles after her early exit from the 2021 Olympics. Later, he answers all of your questions about the new NFL rules surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine, Reggie Bush being denied his Heisman Trophy, the MLB's strict handling of "sticky substances" and many more!
Justin breaks downGame 6 of the NBA finals, and how the Bucks were able to win four straight games after going down 2-0. Later, he recaps the entire NBA season and all of the highlights from it, including the James Harden trade, KD wearing his shoes too big and much more.
Justin takes a look at the upcoming Money in the Bank event for WWE and gives predictions for all of the matches on the card.
Justin takes a look at Game One of the NBA Finals, in which Chris Paul took over in the third quarter to lead the Suns over the Bucks. DeAndre Ayton also made history with his Finals debut performance, and Giannis's knee looked to be a lot healthier than most people anticipated. Later, he also looks at what adjustments the Bucks can make to even the odds, and why even that may not be enough to win the championship.
Justin debriefs all that happened in Game 5 of the Suns/Clippers series, including what went right for the Clippers and what the Suns can do in Game 6 to clinch their first Finals berth in nearly thirty years. Later, he also takes a look at Game 4 of the Hawks/Bucks series, including the devastating injuries to both Trae Young and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Justin takes a look at the second round of the NBA Playoffs, including the Hawks upsetting the top-seeded 76ers in Philly. Plus, why does it seem like every game officiated by Scott Foster has to be all about him?
Justin breaks down all of the crazy news from the NBA world this morning, including Kawhi Leonard's possible ACL tear. Later, he goes in depth for a preview and predictions of Sunday night's Hell in a Cell PPV!
Justin takes a look at the first round of the NBA Playoffs - who is shining, who needs to improve, and what to look for in the second round. Later, he looks at the water bottle incident in Boston with Kyrie Irving, and why Brad Stevens being promoted might be a bad idea.
The NBA Regular Season has come to an end and the Playoffs are here. Justin takes a look at all of the regular season awards that the NBA hands out, and gives you his vote and a detailed explanation of why. Later, he takes a brief look into the beginning of the playoffs and why this may be the best NBA Playoffs we've seen in years.
Justin takes a look at the upcoming WrestleMania Backlash Pay-Per-View for WWE and gives predictions for every match. Plus, he has all of the context and storyline info you need to stay up to date with all of the rivalries and matches: how will Jimmy Uso play a factor in the Roman Reigns vs. Cesaro match? Can the Mysterio's become the first ever father-son duo to become Tag Team Champions? Is the All Mighty Era coming to an end already?
Justin investigates LeBron James' claim that whoever came up with the idea for the play-in tournament needs to be fired. Later, he looks at what chance the Knicks have the in the playoffs, Carmelo Anthony's latest achievement, and why Julius Randle deserves to be in the MVP conversation. Plus, why did WWE re-hire Eva Marie, after just cutting Mickie James and the IIconics?
Justin takes a look at all the recent news in the NBA, discussing the MVP race, the recent influx of injuries, LaMelo Ball returning way ahead of schedule and more. Later, he is joined by Hunter Glotz to talk about the European Super League, and why it may never see the light of day.
Justin takes a look at the upcoming Fastlane Pay-Per-View for WWE and gives predictions for every match. Plus, he has all of the context and storyline info you need to stay up to date.
Justin takes a look at the Nets' most recent signing, and whether or not it has any real consequences on the NBA's Eastern Conference. Later, he breaks down everything that happened over the All-Star Weekend, including a lackluster dunk contest and if the events should have happened at all.
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The NBA All Star reserves were announced last night, and got the NBA universe talking. Who was snubbed? Who was incorrectly chosen to be an All Star? And most importantly, how in the world is an entire weekend's worth of events going to happen on one night? We take a look at all this and more in today's episode.
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WWE's Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View is this weekend and we are bringing you all the news, context and predictions you need. There will be two namesake matches taking place, with one for the WWE Championship. Sheamus won his right to enter that match last, but will it be enough to take the championship away from his former best friend? Plus, Asuka defends her RAW Women's Championship against Lacey Evans who revealed Monday night that she is pregnant - will that announcement allow someone else to fight in Lacey's place? All this and more in today's episode!
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Sports cards have seen a massive jump in sales and traffic over the past year, but why? What makes cards so valuable, and is this going to stick around for a while? Plus, we make definitive rankings of every Super Bowl Halftime Show as well as the 2021 NBA City Jerseys.
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The Royal Rumble is this weekend and it is shaping up to be quite an interesting night of wrestling. Goldberg will take on Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns defends his Universal Championship against Kevin Owens in a Last Man Standing Match, and of course we have the namesake matches as well. There is plenty of room for debuts, returns and shock entrants into the Rumble, as well as some huge title changes earlier in the night. This is your ultimate preview for the 2021 Royal Rumble!
The NBA season is only a few weeks old, but is already under pressure to be postponed, much like last season. There have been many games already postponed, along with teams only fielding 8 players in a game, all due to the coronavirus continuing to wreak havoc. The NBA has introduced new, stricter measures to fight against the spread, but will it be enough?
James Harden has officially been traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Let's take a look at all the details of the trade, and where everyone has landed. Plus, we go over who won and lost this trade, and how this impacts each team's playoff outlook.
Fans are what make sports so entertaining to watch. They help sway momentum for a team, give the games a soundtrack and support the athletes through thick and thin. Today we take a look at some of the coolest, weirdest and funniest fan traditions around in sports!
With the NBA Offseason coming to an end and the regular season kicking into gear, it is time to take a look at all of the offseason moves that occurred. Today, we take a look at all of the Western Conference teams and who had the best "summer." With stars like Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Dennis Schröder and Montrezl Harrell on the move and teams trying to fill those championship holes, who will walk away with the best grade for the Western Conference?
WWE is coming off of the lowest rated WWE RAW of all-time, but will that play a factor in what we see at TLC on Sunday? All of the confirmed matches so far are championship matches, but we typically don't see that many title changes on a B-level show like this; however, this is the last PPV of the year so will the WWE try to take us by surprise? Let's dive into the context for each match and make our usual predictions!
With the NBA Offseason coming to an end and the season right around the corner, it is time to take a look at all of the offseason moves that occurred. Today, we take a look at all of the Eastern Conference teams and who had the best "summer." With stars like Gordon Hayward, John Wall, Serge Ibaka and Al Horford on the move and teams trying to fill those championship holes, who will walk away with the best grade for the Eastern Conference?
It feels like it was just weeks ago that we were wrapping up the 2019-2020 NBA Season, because we were! This week started with some big trades, has the draft tonight, and ends with free agency beginning on Friday afternoon, concluding one of the busiest weeks in NBA history. With big names like LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman and Anthony Edwards all possible to be selected in the top position, who will we see go first, and what trades will be made on draft night?
We finally made it to our 100th episode! A sincere thanks to everyone who has ever listened to this podcast or checked out a livestream and supported this passion of mine. I love talking about sports and getting to interact with you guys on a weekly basis, and hope that this is just the beginning. In today's episode we go over some of the highlights of this show, fill out some tier lists and catch up on the latest sports news. Here's to 100 more episodes!
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With the MLB crowning a champion last night, the NFL is now the only major sport currently running in the United States. Each league had their own plan and protocol for handling COVID-19 and how to keep their athletes and staff safe. The MLB, NBA and NHL have completed their seasons and the NFL is nearly half of the way there. We investigate which league handled it the best, and look at the numbers to back it up.
The NBA Finals, and the 2019-20 season, have come to a close with the Los Angeles Lakers besting the Miami Heat 4-2 to take home their 17th championship. We break down all that went right for the Lakers, how the Heat can look to improve next year, and answer the question on everyone's mind: can the Lakers go back-to-back next year? Plus, we take a look at all of the biggest moments from this past year's season.
The Lakers are currently leading the Miami Heat 3-1 in the 2020 NBA Finals and are looking to put things away and get the Lakers their 17th championship. The Heat will do everything they can to become only the second team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit in the Finals and win it all. What do Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat have to do to extend this series and bring a title back home to South Beach? And what do LeBron and the Lakers have to do to prevent this from happening?
The 2020 NBA Finals are here and we have all the information and breakdown you need. We dive deep into the Eastern and Western Conference Finals: how each team performed, highs and lows, things to work on and things that stood out. We also take a closer look at the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers and what each team brings to the table to these NBA Finals. We examine which factors are most important, who needs to play at the top of their game, and give your our prediction for NBA Champion and Finals MVP!
The second round of the NBA Playoffs has officially come to an end, and we have all the debriefings you need! LeBron and the Lakers look better than ever, the Clippers choked yet again, the Bucks are sent home with their tails between their legs and much, much more. Plus, who is looking most likely to make it out of each conference and into the Finals?
In a bit of a variety show form, we cover a host of topics in this episode. We answer questions about professional sports salaries, Roman Reigns, Odell Beckham and more. Plus, we rank WWE signature moves and all 30 NBA team logos!
The first round of the NBA Playoffs has wrapped up and we have quickly moved on to the second round. Let's debrief all that happened in the first round, including LeBron James' timelessness, the Bucks' struggles and the glass ceilings that the Celtics continue to shatter. Plus, we take a look into the second round and give some quick predictions for who will make it to the Conference Finals!
NBA players are boycotting their playoff games in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. I stand in full support of the players and their decision.
It had been 793 days since we saw LeBron James in the NBA Playoffs, and he didn't look the slightest bit rusty; unfortunately for him, the rest of his team did. We cover all of the Game One's across the league to start the 2020 NBA Playoffs, and look ahead toward the rest of the first round.
The NBA regular season is coming to a close, with the final seeding games being played (including a play-in series for the 9th seed in West) this weekend in Orlando. Which teams are making a playoff push, which teams are falling apart, and which team will piss Damian Lillard off next? We look into all this and more as we go through the NBA's final power rankings of the regular season and give our own take for each pick!
The NBA Restart is under way and boy is it good to have some basketball back in our lives. The Lakers and Bucks clinched their conferences, with a tight race for the 8th seed in the West coming down to the wire. We cover the playoff picture as of now, plus answer a few fan questions at the end!
The restart of the 2020 NBA Season is officially upon us, and there is a lot to discuss! We dive into how the league has handled the bubble in Orlando, how players have reacted to said bubble, and what we can expect the rest of the season to look like. Plus, we predict every regular season award and who will win it all!
The football team based out of Washington, D.C. has officially retired their team name and logo. This is long overdue, but was it even done for the right reasons? Do we really have FedEx to thank for this change? And what will the new team name and logo be? We discuss all of this and more with DC sports fans Shadi and Yuhas, give it a listen!
The NBA is poised for a return to finish their season at the end of July. With daily coronavirus cases rising, especially in Florida, will the NBA be able to return safely to finish their season? Plus, with multiple players testing positive or deciding to not return for the season, what key signing will teams make for their push to the playoffs? We also break down the NBA 2K simulation of the All Time Starting Five Lineups!
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This week we take a look at the NBA Western Conference's Pacific Division, and their All-Time Starting Lineups, according to ESPN. This is definitely the toughest division, consisting of the Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Suns and Kings. There is no shortage of offense or exciting play in this division, which makes it even more fun to break down! Stay tuned next week to hear how the NBA 2K simulation goes, and who is the ultimate All-Time Starting Lineup!
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This week we take a look at the NBA Western Conference's Northwest Division, and their All-Time Starting Lineups, according to ESPN. This is an offense-heavy division, consisting of the Nuggets, Jazz, Thunder, SuperSonics, Trail Blazers and Timberwolves. There are a few under-rated squads amongst some of the bigger players in this division, which makes it even more fun to break down! Stay tuned next week for the Pacific Division!
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This week we take a look at the NBA Western Conference's Southwest Division, and their All-Time Starting Lineups, according to ESPN. This is a stacked division, consisting of the Mavericks, Rockets, Pelicans, Grizzlies and Spurs. There are a few under-rated squads amongst some of the bigger players in this division, which makes it even more fun to break down! Stay tuned next week for the Northwest Division!
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ESPN's "experts" got together and created a list of the All-Time Starting Lineups for every team in the NBA, starting with the Eastern Conference. So it is our job, nay, our obligation here to go through all of them and see how well ESPN did, plus find out which team would be the best. Since there is a lot to discuss we are breaking this up into two parts per conference, going alphabetically. In this episode we go through the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards. Tune in next week for the start of the Western Conference!
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ESPN's "experts" got together and created a list of the All-Time Starting Lineups for every team in the NBA, starting with the Eastern Conference. So it is our job, nay, our obligation here to go through all of them and see how well ESPN did, plus find out which team would be the best. Since there is a lot to discuss we are breaking this up into two parts per conference, going alphabetically. In this episode we go through the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, New Jersey Nets, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers. Tune in next week for the rest of the Eastern Conference!
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Catching you up on all of the latest sports news: Zion Williamson is being sued by his former marketing agent, Mike Tyson talks coming out of retirement, the NBA is now a Wilson league once again, plus when will we see live sports again? All this and more are covered in today's episode!
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WWE's annual Money in the Bank event is going on as scheduled, but not quite as normally. There will be no fans in attendance much like WrestleMania, but the namesake matches will take place in the WWE Headquarters, with the contract being on the roof of the building. Will someone be thrown off the top of the building? Will Braun Strowman lose all credibility? Will King Corbin get his chance at redeeming his past Money in the Bank failure? All that and more are covered in this week's episode!
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In this week's episode we cover an assortment of headlines: the NFL Draft, the NCAA ruling in favor of student-athletes being paid, the NBA potentially playing the season out in Disney World, and much more!
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Today was a very dark day in the professional wrestling world, specifically for the WWE. Over twenty superstars, writers and producers were released from the company today in efforts to save money in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the people had been with the company 10+ years, some were prominently featured at WrestleMania, and some had produced some of your favorite storylines from this year. Plus, the MLB has discussed having a shortened season played entirely in Arizona and the NFL is doing the draft remotely. No live sports, but plenty to discuss!
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WrestleMania is this weekend and it is TOO BIG FOR ONE NIGHT! As such, I couldn't do this alone so I recruited longtime friend of the show, Brandon O'Neill, to help preview The Grandest Stage of Them All. With 16 matches set to take place over two nights and over six hours of wrestling, there is a lot to get through and predict. Everything was taped last week, there are no fans in attendance and we are getting several firsts in terms of gimmick matches. Needless to say, this will be a WrestleMania to remember!
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All sports have been shut down, but that doesn't mean that there isn't any sports news to cover! The IOC announced that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games have been postponed, plus we answer all of your questions.
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COVID-19 (the coronavirus) has struck the world and laid waste to the sports landscape. That sounds like the opening line to a thriller movie, but it's our reality currently. Obviously, sports being put on hold is the least of our concerns right now, but the virus has had a massive impact on sports no less. Let's talk about it.
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With Super ShowDown in the rearview mirror (thank God), it's time to look forward to WWE's next Pay-Per-View which is already this Sunday, Elimination Chamber! As the last event before Wrestlemania, it is important to build on existing storylines and create new ones for the biggest show of the year. Will this event do that? Let's find out together!
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WWE Super ShowDown 2020 is coming to us this Thursday from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and promises to be...another event. These shows are controversial and fan-service at best, but that doesn't mean we won't predict each match's outcome! Both the WWE and Universal Championships are on the line, plus both of the Tag Team Championships. With this be another Saudi Arabia event to remember for all the wrong reasons?
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The 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone, but how did it go? The NBA made some bold changes to the All Star game, which were controversially received; did they pan out in the favor the fans and viewers? Plus, Aaron Gordon was robbed of another Slam Dunk Contest Championship, and Dwyane Wade made sure of it.
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NBA All-Star Weekend 2020 is coming up, and it is shaping up to be yet another entertaining weekend of basketball. Let's take a look at all the events and see which will be most entertaining, who will win what, and break down the many new rules changes.
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On Sunday morning, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among the nine people killed in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas. The impact that Kobe had not only in basketball but in the sports world was so far reaching and so inspiring. On this episode, we remember the life and career of The Black Mamba, and his incredible accomplishments on the hardwood. We also break down the 2020 WWE Royal Rumble PPV; the good, the bad and the ugly.
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The 33rd edition of the Royal Rumble event is coming to us live from Houston, Texas this Sunday and promises to be a good show. The Royal Rumble show is always a fan favorite, with its suspense and surprise elements that most other shows don't have. Let's take a look into some advanced statistics, betting odds, and of course, predictions for the 2020 Royal Rumble!
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The Houston Astros have been caught red-handed. So have the Red Sox. Oh and they both cheated the year they won the World Series. And Alex Cora was on the coaching staff for both teams. In the most interesting thing to happen to baseball since the Cubs winning the World Series, the Astros and Red Sox have been caught stealing signs and are now paying the price. Today we discuss what the punishments are, if the MLB was harsh enough, and what does this mean for the Dodgers?
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In today's episode, the first Twitch stream for the show, we dive into the second returns for the NBA All Star Voting and examine who should be higher, and who should be lower on the list. We also look into the NFL Playoff picture, mock draft lists, the College Football National Championship games and more!
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The time has come: two cities enter, one champion leaves. That's right, it's Boston versus Chicago and this one is for all the beans! Hunter and Brandon join the fray to help decide who The Best Sports City of All Time is, and it's a close one. With such franchises as the Bears, Celtics, Blackhawks, Red Sox and more, this is a podcast episode for the ages. We need your help though, so make sure to vote in all of the polls on social media, because your voice matters! Help us decide once and for all who The Best Sports City of All Time is!
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We'll do it live! Survivor Series is this Sunday, so we're predicting every match. But wait, there's more! We also take questions from the live audience and go through some current events in the sports world, like the Astros sign-stealing controversy and the NCAA being, well, the NCAA. Make sure to follow on social media so you don't miss the next live episode!
It's been too long, so we are back with another edition of Q&A and this time it's live! Answering all of your questions, like "Will a non-quarterback ever win MVP again?" and "How do you think AEW will be able to sustain and grow against WWE?" Make sure to follow on social media so you know when the next live episode happens!
Bean City takes on the Twin Cities in this edition of The Hunt for the Best Sports City of All Time, with a Championship opportunity on the line. Who will go on to face Chicago for the bragging rights of being the GOAT? Minneapolis brings their underdog spirit with them against the seasoned veteran in Boston in this clash of iconic regional accents. With franchises like the Red Sox, Vikings, Celtics and Twins this matchup is sure to hit the ground running, and will be contested until the end. Make sure you vote in the polls to make your voices heard!
WWE Crown Jewel is coming to you live from Saudi Arabia on Halloween, but will there be more treats than tricks in this event? We are predicting every match, including Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez for the WWE Championship, Team Hogan vs. Team Flair, and Seth Rollins vs. Bray Wyatt for the Universal Championship!
The Final Four is here at last and what a time for it to be starting. With the Nationals having just made their first World Series and the Mystics having just won their first WNBA Finals, will it be enough to catapult them over Chicago, and into the Championship matchup? With franchises like the Cubs, Blackhawks, and Bears, Chicago will give Washington DC their toughest matchup yet. Don't forget to vote in the poll and make your voices heard!
Another edition of The Hunt for the Best Sports City of All Time, and this time it's Chicago going up against Los Angeles! Two of the biggest markets in the US go head-to-head here, vying for the last spot in the Final Four for this bracket. With franchises like the Bulls, Lakers, Bears, Dodgers and Blackhawks, things are sure to come down to the wire. Make sure to vote in the polls to make you voices heard!
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Another PPV already? Fine by us! With SmackDown moving to Friday nights, things just got even more unpredictable; we have to predict what some of the actual matches will end up being! Even with just the three official matches so far, Hell in a Cell is sure to be a solid B-level pay-per-view event. Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks and Seth Rollins vs. The Fiend headline the show, with both taking place in the namesake stipulations. Tune in to find out who we think comes out on top!
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Ooooh doggy this is a good one! This is a heavyweight matchup here folks. One for the ages. One that a lot of people would say should be the championship matchup, but here it is in the Elite Eight. Two cities enter, one city leaves, one step closer to being named The Best Sports City of All Time. You know these cities, and what they bring to the table: the Penguins, the Bruins, the Patriots, the Steelers, the Pirates, the Red Sox, and so much more. Jackie and Brandon are back to defend their respective cities from the first round, and they both did an incredible job doing just that. Make sure to vote in the polls on social media and make your voices heard!
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WWE's Clash of Champions PPV is this Sunday night, and every championship will be defended throughout the night. With matches like Shinsuke Nakamura vs. The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship, Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton, storylines line Seth Rollins defending their RAW Tag Team Championships against Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode, but then facing each other for the Universal Championship, and the crowning of the new King of the Ring, this is a pretty stacked PPV that has some lofty expectations. Can it live up to the hype, or will it be a one of WWE's first PPV duds of the year?
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It's the Nation's Capital versus the Automotive Capital in this installment of The Hunt for the Best Sports City of All Time! The District took some people by surprise in the first round by ousting Philadelphia, while Detroit handed Miami an early exit. With franchises like the Tigers, Redskins, Pistons and Capitals this matchup is sure to hand out Capital Punishment to one of these cities...sorry, we'll see ourselves out.
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And so the second round begins, with what might be the closest matchup to date, statistically speaking. Hunter "Stats McGlotz" Glotz hops back on the mic to help out with this one, and provided some great insight to the debate. With franchises like the Rockets, Twins, Comets and Lynx competing against each other, it provided for one of the toughest decision yet! Be sure to make your voice heard and vote in the polls on social media!
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SummerSlam 2019 is right around the corner, and it is the summer's biggest party according to WWE. I might beg to differ, but nevertheless we are here with predictions for every match on the card! With matches like AJ Styles vs. Ricochet, the debut of "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and Kevin Owens putting his career on the line, there are some great matches to be had. Take a listen and let's find out together if this show will live up to the hype of being the second biggest PPV of the year!
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The 2019 Fortnite World Cup was this past weekend in New York City, and the solo tournament winner walked away with $3 million. And he's only 16. Megan is back on the show to talk everything video games: why they are more societally accepted now, how they have become more than just a hobby for some, and whether or not they should be considered a sport. Our answers may surprise you!
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The Hunt for the Best Sports City of All Time returns, with the final installment of Round One! In this last Sweet Sixteen matchup, we pit Houston against Denver in a clash of the midwest. With teams like the Broncos, Rockets, Rockies and Astros, who will walk out and punch their ticket into the last spot of the Elite 8? Be sure to make your voice heard and vote in the polls on social media!
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WWE Extreme Rules is live this Sunday night, and the card looks surprisingly promising. With matches like Samoa Joe vs. Kofi Kingston and Ricochet vs. AJ Styles, it is in WWE's hands to not let the WWE Universe down with some potential show-stealers.
We're back with another installment of The Hunt for the Best Sports City of All Time, and today we have Miami vs. Detroit! Nearly all of Miami's franchises have been established within the last 30 years, while Detroit's newest franchise is 62 years old...but how does that play out in the matchup? With teams like the Dolphins, Lions, Red Wings and Heat there is much to be discussed. And don't forget to make your voices heard, vote in the polls on social media!
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The 2019 NBA Draft touted names like Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, but who were the steals of this draft? And what about those players you've never heard of who will make the biggest impact? Tune in for live analysis of the NBA Draft, plus answering all questions on the air!
Game 6 of the NBA Finals gives the Raptors a chance to win their first ever NBA Finals Championship, and we have a live halftime show for you! Breaking down the first half of the action, answering all of your questions, and giving some live commentary on the second half. With KD out for the year, can the Warriors win and force a Game 7 in Toronto?
WWE Super ShowDown is coming to us live this Friday afternoon (depending on where you live) from Saudi Arabia and boy what a match card they've given us. A pay-per-view that is being heralded as "just as good, if not better than, WrestleMania" there is no way it can disappoint, right? Right? You be the judge. With matches like Roman Reigns vs. Shane McMahon, Braun Strowman vs. Bobby Lashley and Triple H vs. Randy Orton (in 2019), it is shaping up to be the weirdest PPV of 2019 by far. But that doesn't mean we can't predict the outcomes!
We're back with another live episode, and this time we're talking NBA Finals, predicting the end of season awards, and why the All-NBA Teams are ruining people's livelihoods. We talk about what it will take for the Raptors to beat the Warriors in the Finals, why Marc Gasol is one of the biggest X-factors in the series, why I get so upset about All-NBA Teams and much more!
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We're back with more Hunt for the Best Sports City of All Time! This time, we pit the historical city of Brotherly Love against the Nation's Capital. Despite what you may think going into the episode, the winner might not be who you think it is...with teams like the Redskins, Flyers, DC United and Phillies going against each other this is sure to be a great matchup! Make sure to make your voices heard in the polls on social media!
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Taking a break from the norm of this show, and diving a little deeper into NBA stats and player comparisons with Start One, Bench One, Cut One. This is a trend that has been taking over the sports social media world over the past few weeks and was a very fun and interesting topic to cover on the show! Three similar players are compared and you are left with the decision of having to start one, bench one, and cut one loose on the waiver wire. Comparisons like John Stockton vs. Jason Kidd vs. Steve Nash can really boggle the mind, but it can be fun to play along!
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It's been over two years, but we finally decided to do a live show, and it didn't let down! Had a lot of fun with this one, talking NBA Playoffs, the health of Major League sports today, the obsession with three pointers, and much more! Thank you to everyone who stopped by the livestream and asked questions. Make sure to follow the socials so you don't miss out on the next live episode!
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Okay I know we say this every episode, but...this is such a good matchup! Two true heavyweights in Chicago and San Francisco going head to head so we obviously needed to recruit a great guest. Joe from The Sports Brunch joins the fray as he defends The Windy City and their longstanding franchises. With teams like the Bears, 49ers, Cubs and Warriors this is a true contest of champions. Make sure to make your voices heard in the polls on social media!
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The Hunt for the Best Sports City of All Time continues this week as we look at Minneapolis vs. Kansas City. You wouldn't think two small, midwestern cities would generate much buzz, but this is one of the narrowest margins in differences thus far. Chris Molicki of The Sports Brunch joins us this week as he gives his take on the Minneapolis sports culture, fandom, and history. Featuring powerhouses like the Lynx, Vikings, and Chiefs, these two cities are true underdogs in this tournament moving forward.
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The Hunt for the Best Sports City of All Time comes through two of the biggest markets in the country as Boston goes head-to-head with New York City. Brandon O'Neill (Wine & Warpaint) joins the fray as the representative of Boston (and the greater New England area) in this clash of heavyweights, which could have well been the championship matchup for this entire series. With franchises like the Yankees, Celtics, Patriots and Knicks all fighting for the pride of their city, this could end up being the most tightly contested matchup of the series. Make sure to make your voices heard and vote in the polls!
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WWE WrestleMania 35 is right around the corner, so you know we had to make some predictions for the show! This is alleged to be the longest WWE Pay-Per-View of all time, clocking in at around 7.5 hours and 15 matches, so strap in because there are a lot of predictions that need to be made. With matches like Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins, Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch, and AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton, there are so many different ways that this card could end up. Let's see if we are able to bring home that coveted perfect prediction night and go 15-0 on the Grandest Stage of Them All!
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The Hunt rolls on to find the Best Sports City of All Time; this week we are looking at the matchup of Pittsburgh vs. St. Louis! Our friend Jackie stops by to give us her two cents and defend Pittsburgh's honor against The Gateway City. These are two iconic sports cities, with teams like the Cardinals, Steelers, and Penguins all up for discussion along with legendary athletes like Sidney Crosby, Stan Musial, Terry Bradshaw, Kurt Warner and more! Be sure to vote in the polls on our social media pages to make your voices heard as we chug along in this bracket.
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It is finally here! The long-awaited debut of our brand new series, The Hunt for the Best Sports City of All Time. A good friend of the show, Hunter Glotz, makes his triumphant return to the show to help with the first matchup: Los Angeles vs. Seattle. We discuss every major professional sports team to have played in both cities, from the Los Angeles Lakers, to the Seattle Storm, to the LA Raiders. Think you know which city is better? Well, think again; we both came in with pre-conceived notions and left feeling like it was much closer of a matchup than we thought. Be sure to make your voice heard and vote in the polls on social media for which city you think is better!
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WWE's Fastlane PPV is this Sunday night, which means more predictions! Fastlane is typically a Pay-Per-View that doesn't get as much attention as other B-level shows throughout the year, as it is the last PPV before Wrestlemania. This year proves to be no different, but there are some great matches that have potential to make this a more exciting show. Will The Miz and Shane McMahon be able to take their Tag Titles back from the Usos? Can Kevin Owens finally end the WWE Championship reign of The New Daniel Bryan? Plus Rey Mysterio battles Andrade in the pre-show and Becky Lynch fights to get her spot back in the RAW Women's Championship match at Wrestlemania!
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WWE's annual Elimination Chamber PPV is this Sunday, so we've got some predictions to make! In what seems like a pretty straight forward match card, will there be any surprises, or will WWE produce a snoozer of a Pay-Per-View? The Road to Wrestlemania has officially begun, so there is a lot of storyline and character setup to be done, and Elimination Chamber is no exception. Finn Balor has a shot at the Intercontinental Championship, Daniel Bryan defends his WWE Championship against 5 other Superstars in the Elimination Chamber, plus we get to see the first ever WWE Women's Tag Team Champions crowned!
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The NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, and there were some big moves; Tobias Harris was traded to the Sixers, Marc Gasol is finally off of the Grizzlies, and Harrison Barnes was traded mid-game. Who were the winners and losers of all these trades, and who is better off? Plus, Anthony Davis' agent leaked his request to be traded to the Lakers which created quite the drama surrounding Davis and LeBron James. Who is to blame for all of this, and what does this mean for the future of the NBA and Agencies representing the star players?
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WWE's Royal Rumble PPV is this Sunday, so we're making predictions for every match! This is one of WWE's Big Four PPV's of the year, so it will be one to remember (hopefully). With 6 Championships up for grabs and the 2 namesake matches, there is a lot of great action slated to happen. Will Becky Lynch get the SmackDown Women's Championship back? Can Finn Bálor really beat Brock Lesnar? And who will the big surprises be for the Royal Rumble matches?
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Happy New Year! A lot has already happened in 2019 in the sports world, so we're here to talk about it. Wrestle Kingdom 13 just recently happened, Kenny Omega is leaving NJPW, and we have a new wrestling promotion in the States! Plus, there was a whole weekend of NFL Wildcard Playoff games that were all very competitive and fun to watch! All this and much more, and we're only a week into 2019!
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Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from Sports Talk with Swag! We are closing out 2018 with another Q&A, and this may be the best one yet. Why are American sports not as popular in Europe? What are the best sports movies since 2000? These and many more of your questions are answered in today's episode. Make sure to send your questions in to be answered in the next episode!
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WWE's annual Tables, Ladders and Chairs Pay-Per-View is tonight, which means there are some predictions to be made! Matches like AJ Styles vs. Daniel Bryan, Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch vs. Asuka, and Rey Mysterio vs. Randy Orton in the annual "some has to do it" Chairs Match. Plus, will Braun Strowman be able to show up for his match with Baron Corbin, or will he be forced to forfeit, giving Corbin full power over Monday Night RAW? If the good matches go long and the bad matches stay short, this has potential to be one of the better B-level PPV's of 2018!
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It's time to introduce a new series to the show, The Hunt for the Best Sports City of All Time! The name of the series pretty much explains it all, but just to explain a little further...it has long been debated what the best sports city is to have ever existed; taking championships, winning records, losing records, record-breaking seasons and much more into consideration, we aim to finally find an answer to this question. We will have a different guest on each episode to debate between two different cities in each matchup. Think of it like March Madness, but with 16 cities fighting it out to be crowned King. Be sure to look out for the polls on Instagram and Twitter and make your opinion heard!
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Happy Thanksgiving! It is the time of giving thanks, so thank you to all who asked questions in this episode! We got some great questions in this one, like "which Olympic sports needs to go?" and "which athlete should we send into outer space?" and many more. If you want your question answered, make sure you send it in to sportstalkwithswag@gmail.com and I will make sure to answer it in the next Q&A episode!
WWE's annual Survivor Series pay-per-view is this Sunday in Los Angeles, so it's time to make some predictions! Charlotte has replaced Becky Lynch in her match with Ronda Rousey, how will that change things for Sunday night? Plus, Daniel Bryan is now the WWE Champion, and he's a full fledged heel! He now faces Brock Lesnar on Sunday night instead of AJ Styles, but does he have a chance against The Beast?
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Jimmy Butler has been traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Philadelphia 76ers, and there is a lot to talk about! Who are the winner and losers of this trade? Will Jimmy Butler mesh well with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid? Will Jimmy re-sign with Philadelphia this offseason? All valid questions, which are all answered in this episode!
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The NFL season is (officially, but not really, but kind of) halfway through, so it's time to give out some predictions! We talk about each division and where each team stands right now, and where they will be at the end of the season. Plus, we give out midseason awards and predict who will win them at the end of the season.
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Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul got in a fight last week, and Megan is here to discuss all things #SpitGate. We discuss if Rondo really did spit at Chris Paul, the science behind spitting, who over-reacted, who the better teammate is, and much more.
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LeBron James made his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers last night, and I wanted to talk about it! The Lakers have the same core as last year, but with some key (and not so key) additions that may help push them over the edge. We break down each player's performance last night, as well as the team as a whole. It may have been the first game of the year, but it's never too early to say definitively how good a team is going to be.
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You asked more questions, and I answered all of them! I think we covered the gambit here, from College Football Playoffs to Jeremy Lin to who or what can stop the Warriors. If you have a question for the next Q&A episode, make sure to email it to me or DM on Twitter or Instagram and I will make sure to answer it in the next episode. Thanks to everyone who asked questions for today's episode!
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It's episode 20, yay! Today I sit down and just blabber on about the current state of the WWE. Some things are going great, but others are just trash. AJ Styles looks great, Roman Reigns is (finally, ugh) Universal Champion and Brock Lesnar is apparently not going back to the UFC? Even though he entered his name into the USADA testing pool? I'm confused. All this and more discussed in today's episode!
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Week 1 of the NFL season has come and gone, and Brandon O'Neill (We're Bad at Games) is here to join the discussion! The Bills looks terrible, the Patriots are still the Patriots and Aaron Rodgers is a God among men, but what other storylines are noteworthy from Week 1? Also discussed: the interesting trend that is known simply as...ASMR.
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The NCAA released some new rule changes to their College Basketball program this week, but do they really change anything? We break down what the rule changes are, when they go into effect, and how they will change the NBA Draft and athletes having a relationship with an agent. Make sure to let us know your thoughts on these rule changes!
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There have been a lot of players on the move in the NBA offseason so far, so let's do a little recap. Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Raptors, LeBron signed with the Lakers and Carmelo Anthony was traded to the Hawks (and then immediately bought out). Will Kawhi re-sign with the Raptors? Can LeBron and the Lakers actually beat the Warriors?
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It's that time once again, time to answer your questions! Ever wondered which sport has the second most concussion injuries? Or how about if athletes can manage their money well after they retire? Or...what REALLY defines a sport? All of these questions and more are answered on today's episode. Thanks to everyone who wrote in their questions, make sure to follow the podcast and subscribe so you can get your question answered on the next Q&A episode!
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One of the most highly debated topics in sports today is whether or not college athletes should be paid. Today, Jon and I spend the entire episode debating this topic, and figuring out if it makes financial sense for college athletes to have a salary. Make sure to email us your thoughts and join in on the conversation!
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My good friend Brandon O'Neill (We're Bad at Games podcast) joins the show today and we're talking all NFL! Well, except for the part where we talk about the NHL playoffs and if the Golden Knights making it to the Stanley Cup Finals is a good thing or not. But other than that, all NFL! Big offseason moves, how next season is looking, and who our favorites are to win it all. We also talk about the NFL's recent rule change that forces players to stand for the National Anthem if they are out on the field. Take a listen, and let us know your thoughts!
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It's time to shake things up here, and we're doing an entire episode dedicated to answering your questions! Who won the NFL Draft? Is there equity in pay for WWE wrestlers? Can soccer be explained in one minute or less? Here these and many more questions answered on the first ever Q&A episode!
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My good friend Hunter makes his return to the podcast to talk all things soccer. We discuss how he came to be a die-hard Liverpool fan (and what validates his fanhood as an American), everything right and wrong with the MLS, and why the US Men's National Team didn't qualify for the World Cup. We also talk about the bright future of our National Team, and why this year was just a "one-year blunder" according to Hunter.
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Round 1 of the 2018 NBA Playoffs have concluded and we are already into Round 2; I give my wrap-up thoughts on Round 1 and look ahead to Round 2. I also give my predictions for Round 2 and beyond, all the way through the NBA Finals. Which team looks best right now? Which team am I most worried about moving on? And why, oh why, are the Warriors trying to make themselves look like the underdogs?
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Baker Mayfield was making headlines almost every week he played this past season, but not always for the right reasons. Known for his on-field antics, Mayfield stirred up quite the controversy; who else in sports history has had this effect? Are there any other athletes as controversial as him? If you were an NFL GM in the upcoming draft, would his actions/attitude affect your opinion on him? Sound off on Twitter and let me know!
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*Correct "Oklahoma" lyrics - "OOOOk-lahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain,
And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet, When the wind comes right behind the rain.
OOOOk-lahoma, Ev'ry night my honey lamb and I, Sit alone and talk and watch a hawk makin' lazy circles in the sky."
The NBA decided to change up the format for the All-Star Game, which debuted this past weekend. We discuss the ups and downs of it, and decide whether or not it was worth it to change the format after 66 years of the status quo. Plus, Megan gives her thoughts on Steph Curry and...well, just listen and hear for yourself.
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Strap in folks, this is a long (but good) one. My good friend Hunter "Stats McGlotz" make his highly anticipated debut on the show and we cover the landscape of sports; from the NFL concussion protocol, to the NBA All-Star Game. We also answer your questions, ranging from Jimmy Fallon in the WWE to the greatest Steelers team of all time.
Big thanks to Taylor Bess for the debuting theme song, check him out on Instagram!
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Have you ever heard an interview with an Olympic Gold medalist? Maybe you will today, or maybe not. Megan joins the show and talks rugby, and we introduce a new Q&A segment where all your questions are answered!
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The NBA recently announced some changes to their All-Star Game, but what exactly does it mean? Is this a step in the right direction for the NBA? My good friend Laurence joins the conversation to share his thoughts!
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Why does a 24 year old, married man still watch and enjoy professional wrestling? How did he even come to start watching it? And most importantly....he knows it's fake, right?
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Chris Paul shocked the world and, well, got himself traded to the Rockets. Is this a good move? How will he and James Harden co-exist? And most importantly, why did he do it?
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The NBA Playoffs are well underway, but what does the Pacers being swept mean for Paul George? With the Clippers out of the playoffs before the Conference Finals for the 5th year in a row, is it time to change some things up?
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Tom Brady has done it again and won himself another SuperBowl (shocking); let's recap the game and all of Tom's essence. Also in the episode - the MLB announced new extra-innings rules, and LaMelo Ball scored 92 points in a High School basketball game...but is it really that impressive?
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It's the pilot episode, so obviously it is the best episode, right? Pete Rose still isn't in the Hall of Fame, the NBA released the 2016 All-Star teams, and the WWE has started announcing their Hall of Fame Class for 2016. There's something in here for everyone!
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