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GBF- Monday Hangover Week 1: Overpaid and Underwhelming
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Football. Is. Back. Dak Prescott got a huge contract and now Patrick Mahomes is severely under paid. Tyreek Hill got detained by police going into the game against the Jaguars but still managed to do Tyreek Hill things. Lucy joins the show fresh off watching her Iowa Hawkeyes lose to Iowa State. Lucy or Goosey asks the question: is Texas the most t…
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NPDS - Tyreek Hill handcuffed by police before Dolphins game! Dak signs MEGA deal with Cowboys! Tom Brady makes broadcast debut! (Episode 1121)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘excessive’ as in excessive speed as in excessive force as in excessive action. Tyreek Hill was detained and handcuffed and shoved to the ground by Miami police. Outside of Hard Rock Stadium. What the heck? How does this happen? (11:11) Dak Prescott just got the big bucks from Jerry Jones. Highest paid player ever. Wow. (…
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PTFO - Share & Football & Tell with Kevin Clark and Katie Nolan
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Is the transfer portal ruining the NCAA we all liked, or helping the NFL we love even more? Why is Cristiano Ronaldo suddenly the biggest sports-show host on YouTube? What's the status of friend requests IRL? And how's my guy? Further really original, organic content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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NPDS - Chiefs open season with win by a toe over Ravens! Top NFL storylines for the year! Disney fight with DirecTV continues as ESPN embraces AI (Episode 1120)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘toe’ as in foot as in head shoulders knees and toes as in the Chiefs as in the Ravens as in the NFL. The season is here. The Chiefs win 27-20 as the would be Ravens touchdown gets overturned by a toe! Is Taylor Swift the key to the Chiefs success? (9:20) Let’s discuss the biggest storylines in the NFL this season for me …
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ODDBALL - Bam & A'Ja and Ranking Clapbacks to Ant Edwards
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The most important part of the year is here, and that's NBA in September, not football. Apparently, Steph is a Red Sox fan because of his tenure in college, but does that make him a bandwagon fan? The Mayor of Miami ousted A'ja Wilson and Bam, but everyone secretly knew this was going on. The Philadelphia Sixers might be moving to New Jersey, but w…
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PTFO - Lost in Translation: Why You Can’t Understand the NFL
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There is nothing America loves more but understands less than the NFL, whose coaches, players, and analysts love jargon. But as Pablo discovered earlier this summer, you should be careful calling out this burgeoning fetish for linguistic complexity. So today, ahead of tonight’s season-opener in Kansas City, we ask former quarterback and NFL scout N…
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NPDS - Commanders VP suspended after video surfaces calling Goodell a puppet, Jerry Jones racist, and players homophobic! We have to talk about Georgia... (Episode 1119)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘puppet’ as in Roger Goodell as in Jerry Jones as in Commanders as in undercover reporter. Let me break this down for you. It’s crazy. Commanders VP of Content goes on a date… but the date is an undercover reporter. Woof. (13:55) NPPOD. Matt Chapman signed a huge deal with the Giants. Boras special. (22:04) The Packers an…
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UNDERDOGS - Is It Finally The Ravens' Year? The Ultimate Underdogs NFL Season Preview!
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Could Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens win a Super Bowl? Should you bet Devin Singletary to go OVER his projected rushing yards in his first season with the struggling New York Giants? And are The Bills really in trouble without Stefon Diggs? Jordan and Peter are back this week with an NFL preview! They’re answering all our questions on which…
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NPDS - MLB admits winter spending could be down this year! Here's why! Will more NFL players wear Guardian Caps moving forward? (Episode 1118)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘posturing’ as in MLB as in Diamond as in winter spending as in local TV money as in free agents. What is happening now? We’ve been telling you all about the fight between bankrupt Bally’s but what happened on Tuesday is important. (18:20) What is the deal with Haason Reddick and the Jets? The Jets traded for him March an…
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PTFO - Reliving a Masterpiece: David Foster Wallace, Michael Joyce, and the Psychology of Tennis
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Thirty years ago, David Foster Wallace reported “The String Theory,” an essay about a pro tennis player named Michael Joyce. No, Joyce wasn’t as good as his fellow Americans (Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Michael Chang). But what Joyce taught Wallace — the best writer of his generation, and a former junior player himself — turned into the greatest te…
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ODDBALL - WNBA Check-in, Lebron on Bronny, and Weird Celtics Updates
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Oddball is back with more razzmatazz than ever! Charlotte and Amin kick off the show with WNBA updates, focusing on the Las Vegas Aces' struggles after the Olympic break, despite A'ja Wilson's standout performances. They also dive into the drama surrounding Sheryl Swoopes leaking DMs between her and Caitlin Clark. After discussing Wright Thompson's…
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NPDS - Shohei Ohtani aims for 50/50 season! White Sox on pace for WORST SEASON EVER! Brazil bans X in fight with Elon Musk! (Episode 1117)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘earth, wind, fire’ as in September as in baseball as in MLB as in postseason push. Let’s discuss the biggest storylines now that September baseball is here. Shohei Ohtani chase. Aaron Judge chase. Playoff chase. (12:00) Going over my August predictions. (13:05) Time for some September predictions! (17:20) So You Wanna Ta…
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America generates an endless stream of opinions about Caitlin Clark, but there’s been almost no in-depth reporting about how her mind actually works. So before Clark’s Indiana Fever visit Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky tonight, Pablo sits down with Wright Thompson of ESPN: the only journalist who spent months getting to know Caitlin, her family, a…
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PTFO - The Sporting Class: Why NFL Owners Want Private Equity Cash
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Welcome to The Sporting Class! Meadowlark Media CEO John Skipper and Nothing Personal’s David Samson are back with another episode with host of Pablo Torre Finds Out ...Pablo Torre! We start in the NFL where private equity has come to play. Private equity is the king of buzz words in sports right now and every sport wants more of it. NFL valuations…
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PTFO - How to (Legally) Pay a College Football Player: NIL Collectives, Explained
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When the Supreme Court ruled, in 2021, that college athletes can monetize their Name, Image, and Likeness, football recruiting changed forever. Organizations known as NIL collectives emerged to pay players de facto salaries, in coordination with universities. But soon, thanks to yet another legal development, those universities may be able to pay p…
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PTFO - “Fifty Shades of Brown”: The Ins and Outs of Competitive Eating, with Joey Chestnut
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Competitive eating is a sport. That’s the belief of Joey Chestnut, the greatest eater of all time — and man, do we agree with the 16-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champion now. Ahead of his Labor Day duel against rival Takeru Kobayashi, Joey reveals everything we ever wanted to know about jaw exercises, coffee enemas, and what he refuses to …
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NPDS - Do Jerry Jones and Dak Prescott have beef?; Tom Brady barred from access to NFL facilities! Here is why! (Episode 1116)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘weight’ as in public musings of Jerry Jones as in Dak Prescott as in the Dallas Cowboys. What is going on in Dallas? Prescott is a free agent next season. Where is the new deal? Is it with the Cowboys or is Dak gone after the year? Do Dak and Jerry have an issue with each other? (12:06) Tom Brady is in an uphill battle t…
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MYSTERY CRATE - Episode Two Hundred - Ninety - Three
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The Mystery Craters learn that Jean-Claude Van Damme was slated to play one of the most iconic figures in action movie history. Billy points out that Jeff Goldblum looks like a white Orlando Jones. Jessica loves talking about the weather and Mike Fuentes opens up the Mystery Crate Rave for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod…
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UNDERDOGS - College Football Season Preview Ft. Mike Golic Jr.
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Is UMiami a worthy Underdog? Could TCU have another breakout season despite being unranked? This week on Underdogs Jordan and Peter are joined by Mike Golic Jr. to talk all things College Football. Plus an NFL Under of the week you’ll rush to put your money on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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NPDS - Shohei Ohtani bobblehead madness at Dodger Stadium! Pat McAfee rips reporters for coverage of his show! (Episode 1115)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘bobblehead scratcher’ as in bobblehead night as in Shohei Ohtani as in Decoy as in Dodger Stadium as in madness. What went into this giveaway? How do giveaways work? The fans lined up hours and hours before the game for one of these. (11:00) Pat McAfee sounded off on reporters yesterday at an ESPN panel. He spoke about u…
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NPDS - Private Equity has come for the NFL! NFL says no to first down technology... why don't the use the UFL as a minor league? (Episode 1114)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘private equity’ as in our favorite business topic as in sports as in the NFL as in college sports as in big big big money! The NFL is going to allow private equity in now. Why does private equity want in? (17:20) The NFL voted down using Hawk-Eye technology for first downs this year. Not happening. Isn’t working how they…
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NPDS - College football is back! Deion Sanders bans a reporter! Dabo Swinney bans callers! US Open tennis & PGA Tour Championship BIG BANK (Episode 1113)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘personal attacks’ as in Deion Sanders as in Dabo Swinney as in reporters as in fans as in college football is back. Let’s start with Deion Sanders and what happened at Colorado. A reporter was banned for the things he wrote about Deion. (10:25) Dabo Swinney has banned callers from his radio show. Not happening anymore. S…
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NPDS - Aaron Judge & Shohei Ohtani continue to reach new levels! Griffin Conine gets the call! Jordan Montgomery BLASTS Scott Boras! (Episode 1112)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘62 again’ as in Aaron Judge as in home run chase as in MVP season as in record-setting as in Shohei Ohtani as in history as in baseball! Aaron Judge is on fire. He’s hitting for average and power and carrying the Yankees. (8:14) Shohei Ohtani continues to make history of his own. Quickest to join the 40/40 club. Walk off…
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NPDS - Mariners fire Scott Servais after blowing 10-game AL West lead; Who is running the Angels!?; NWSL historic CBA means what? (Episode 1111)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘vibe’ as in good vibes as in bad vibes as in the Seattle Mariners as in Scott Servais as in Jerry Dipoto. What went wrong for the Mariners? Pitching was elite. Batting was horrible. How did they fall apart so quickly? (12:45) The Los Angeles Angels gave GM Perry Minasian a 2-year extension. The team has stunk for so many…
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NPDS - Brian Flores responds to Tua's comments! Is Jeff Bezos buying the Boston Celtics? NO! (Episode 1109)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘correcting’ as in Brian Flores as in Tua Tagovailoa as in the Dolphins as in Dan Le Batard. Why does this story have so much air? Why did Brian Flores respond? What happens next? (11:55) Private equity is coming to the NFL. It wants college football. It wants everything. (21:45) What team is Jeff Bezos buying? Any? He’s …
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