Stat Lines Matter: Hosted by Mark E Stewart and Rob Hunter. We'll read all your comments so tell us what made you laugh or what you want to hear us talk about. Call or text us at 404-500-9017. Instagram: @StatLinesMatter Mark E Stewart Rob Hunter YouTube: Stat Lines Matter YouTube Facebook: Stat Lines Matter
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A Hollywood True Crime Podcast covering Mark Ebner's "How I got those stories" stories. Mark Ebner is an American journalist and New York Times bestselling author who has covered all aspects of celebrity and crime culture for Spy, Rolling Stone, Maxim, Details, Hustler, Los Angeles Magazine, Premiere, Salon, Spin, Radar, The Daily Beast, Gawker, BoingBoing, Esquire and New Times. He has produced for and/or appeared as a commentator on NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, FOX, A&E, DiscoveryID, Comedy ...
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Deep, Funky, Soulful, Jackin' House Music. 420 Ceis, Acumen, Adriatique, Alex Augello, Alex Niggemann & Superlounge, Alexander East, Andrade, Andrew Chibale, Andrew Mataus, Andry Nalin, Andy Clockwork, Andy Meston, Anhanguera, Aphreme, Arco, Armbar, Artie Flexs, Arts & Leisure, Audio Soul Project, Bang Bang, BeatPimps, Belocca, Bleep District, Boo Williams, Brandon Bass, Brent Vassar, Brett Valentine, Bucked Naked, Butch, Canard, The Candy Dealers, Carleto, Chanson E, Chemars, Chris Lauer, C ...
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S2 Tabloids: Mark works for the National Enquirer - EP. 3 of 3
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Ebner is on the brink of losing his job at A.M.I and in this episode, he makes damn sure he gets fired. Before that though, there's a visit from slimy David Pecker, the head dude at National Enquirer. Finally, on his way out the door with a stolen A.M.I laptop and a $5000 severance check, a co-worker gives Ebner the contents of Paris Hilton's hacke…
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S2 Tabloids: Mark works for the National Enquirer - EP. 2 of 3
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Ebner's learning the ropes at the National Enquirer and it isn't going well, he just can't find the sweet spot in the Tabloid Universe. He is moved to The Globe where he finally gets a shot at his Truman Capote moment with a 'Fetus Snatcher' story but even that is cheapened by the tabloid take on the crime. He moves onto a story about the Minutemen…
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S2 Tabloids: Mark works for the National Enquirer - EP. 1 of 3
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Ebner's tale of how he ended up at the tabloids is a wild ride; from a heroin addiction to the world of 12 steps, to the celebrity packed Sunset Strip restaurant Le Dome, to his first big break as a writer, to a burgeoning community of like minded malcontents that leads to a to a NY Times best selling book w/ Andrew Breitbart....then throw in a gam…
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S1 The Last Days of David Carradine - EP. 3 of 3
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EPISODE 3: Marina Anderson, David Carradine's 4th wife, confirms details of the story & adds her thoughts on what she believes happened to her ex-husband David Carradine. Ebner meets colorful people with info: *Pornthip Rojanasunand, aka Dr. Death, a Thai forensic pathologist and medical doctor that concluded Carradine's crime scene was trampeled a…
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S1 The Last Days of David Carradine - EP. 2 of 3
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EPISODE 2: Marina Anderson, David Carradine's 4th wife, confirms details of the story. Ebner meets colorful people with info: *Bangkok Dan, an Ex Pat living in Thailand that educates Ebner about body snatchers. *Flamenco Antonio Piñeda, a fixer type that hooks Ebner up with David Winters, of 'Westside Story' fame. *David Winters, an English-born Am…
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S1 The Last Days of David Carradine - EP. 1 of 3
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Ebner wrote this story for Maxim Magazine in 2009 shortly after the untimely death of American Actor and icon David Carradine. EPISODE 1: David Carradine died in a Bangkok, Thailand hotel room in 2009 at the age of 72. His death was ruled a suicide by Thai authorities. Michael Baden performed a second autopsy ruling out suicide. So, there's that...…
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Fantasy Football Weekly: Presented By Stat Lines Matter Week 6
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Host Mark E Stewart moderates a discussion between Rob Hunter and Fantasy Football Expert Anthony Lukasik. They break down Buffalo vs Kansas City, Dallas vs Philadelphia and NYJ vs Green Bay. They also give their Start Em Sit Em's for the week and answer questions from the viewersBy Mark E Stewart
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The Draymond Green Episode: Is He Good For The Warriors?
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This week the guys discuss the leaked footage of Draymond Green punching his Teammate Jordan Poole. Let us know in the comments if you think The Warriors organization is handling the situation well.By Mark E Stewart
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Is Sportsmanship Dead?; Is Brett Favre Going To Jail?
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This week, the guys start off discussing the future of youth sports, getting updated on the Boston Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka's disastrous scandal and Brett Favre's evil exploitation of the people of Mississippi. Mark closes the show expressing his deep disappointment with Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears. Let us know in the comments if you thi…
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It's Time For Lamar Jackson To Get His Contract
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Mark E Stewart. and Rob Hunter do a full breakdown of week two in the NFL. They discuss Tua exploded and Lamar continued playing at the highest level. They also discussed the plight of NBA hopeful Emoni Bates who finds himself in trouble.By Mark E Stewart
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Mark E Stewart and Rob Hunter are back with a new episode of Stat Lines Matter. In their unique way, the music executives discuss the cross section of Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture. SLM is back with another hilarious episode! This week, Mark and Rob discuss Kyrie Irving and his rumored request for a renegotiated contract with the Brooklyn N…
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The NFL Says “Not So Fast” to Deshaun Watson. LeBron and Lakers Discuss The Future.
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Mark E Stewart and Rob Hunter discuss the latest in the Deshaun Watson suspension and other NFL Training Camp stories. They also discuss the possible contract extension for LeBron James in LABy Mark E Stewart
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Deshaun Watson Loses 6 Games; The World Loses Bill Russell
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Mark E Stewart and Rob Hunter Jr. discuss the decision to suspend Deshaun Watson for 6 games. Was it enough or too heavy handed? They also touch on the passing of a Celtic legend Bill Russell and the study habits of Kyler Murray. Hit us in the comments to let us know your thoughts.By Mark E Stewart
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Kirby Smart Breaks The Bank: Julio Jones Chases A Ring
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Mark E Stewart and Rob Hunter are back with a new episode of Stat Lines Matter. In their unique way, the music executives discuss the cross section of Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture. This week, Mark and Rob discuss Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and his new 112.5 million dollar contract. The guys talk through the financial disparity…
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Mark E Stewart and Rob Hunter team up to discuss the latest rumors that have Kevin Durant possibly ending up in Boston. Rob, never the big KD fan is watching these developments closely. Mark discusses the possibility of no trade being made at all. Let us know where you think KD will end up.By Mark E Stewart
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Cleveland Browns Await Decision On Watson; Baker Mayfield Settles In Carolina
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This week, the guys break down Baker Mayfield’s trade from the Cleveland Browns to the Carolina Panthers and discuss the predicament the Browns are left in with Deshaun Watson and his legal battles. Like Mark always says: “Cleveland is gonna Cleveland.” Let us know in the comments how you think the NFL will handle Deshaun Watson’s case!…
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LeBron James Shows Up For Drew League: Kyrie Irving A No Show
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Mark and Rob Break down LeBron's attendance at the Drew League and much to Mark's dismay are forced to discussed his performance. They also touch on gift giving and how it can be a selfish act.By Mark E Stewart
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Why Kobe Bryant Isn't In The G.O.A.T Discussion
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SLM is back with a rather controversial episode! This week, Rob defends his position on Kobe’s inclusion in the GOAT conversation, asserting that Kobe can attribute most of his rings to Shaq’s domination. Mark believes Shaq and Kobe could have won 8 NBA Championships if Shaq had the work ethic. The guys also discuss today’s NBA and admit that the a…
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Has College Football Gone Too Far? USC and UCLA to Join Big 10
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SLM is back with another great episode! This week, Mark and Rob open with their 4th of July weekends and discuss their love, and hatred, of fireworks. The guys break down the drama surrounding the changing college football landscape with USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten Conference as well as Texas and Oklahoma eyeing a move to th…
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SLM is back with another great NBA episode. This week, Mark and Rob discuss the drama that’s currently unfolding in the league. Kevin Durant wants to be traded from the Brooklyn Nets, Nikola Jokić signs the biggest NBA contract ever, Dejounte Murray is traded to the Atlanta Hawks, and so much more! Let us know in the comments where you think the be…
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NBA Draft: Future Stars, Fashion Winners and Losers
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SLM is back with a super fun episode. This week, Mark and Rob (a.k.a. Mr. Inappropriate) review the BET Awards and the viral moments from the Omarion & Mario Verzuz and highlight some hilarious details you might’ve missed. The guys also break down the NBA Draft and discuss the picks they like the most. Let us know in the comments which pick in the …
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Steph Curry Does It Again, The Dynasty Continues
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SLM is back with another insightful episode. This week, Mark and Rob discuss the 2022 NBA Champions, the Golden State Warriors. The guys bring to light just how great and dominant the Warriors are from the top of the organization down to the bottom. Do you think Kyrie would be a good fit with LeBron and the Lakers? Let us know in the comments!…
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The Billionaire Episode: LeBron James Joins The Club
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SLM is back with another great episode. This week, Mark and Rob reflect on LeBron’s latest historic achievement: becoming the first ever active NBA player to join the Billionaire Club! The guys also breakdown this year’s NBA Finals and give their predictions for the rest of the series. Let us know in the comments who you think will be the 2022 NBA …
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Can Steph Pull Off Another Title? Disney Is Huge Ripoff
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SLM is back with another episode. This week, we welcome Rob back from his family vacation at Disney World, “The Most Magical Place On Earth.” As it turns out, Rob did not find it very magical. The guys recap Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals and give their predictions on how the series will play out and who’s winning the tonight’s first game in Bosto…
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Is Colin Kaepernick Coming Back to the NFL?
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SLM is back with another amazing episode. This week, the guys discuss Colin Kaepernick’s recent workout with the Las Vegas Raiders, Jon Gruden’s legal battle with the NFL, and the NBA Conference Finals. You’re in luck! Mark and Rob are back with another Heaven or Hell segment, with some compelling candidates. Let us know in the comments where you t…
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Trapped On An Island, What Are You Taking? Music, Sports, Movies
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The guys are back with a hilarious, special edition episode. This week, Mark and Rob are each stranded on a deserted island. Their only belongings? A computer loaded with 5 games, 5 albums, and 5 movies of their choice. Mark’s list is more traditional, while Rob takes a more… primal approach. Let us know in the comments what you’ve got to have on y…
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Sports Predictions That We Got Terribly Wrong
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SLM is back with a special episode. This week, the guys review their previous takes to determine what they got wrong. For example, Mark has been riding for Baker Mayfield from the beginning, but was he actually wrong about him? Rob schools Mark on the life of a locust… only on SLM. Let us know in the comments who you were really wrong about in retr…
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Trubisky Loses His Job Before Taking The Field
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Mark E Stewart and Robert Hunter Jr. have a spirited discussion about the NFL Draft, The importance of not over-drafting QB's and how these NBA playoffs are already must see tv. You don't want to miss this weeks discussion. Mark had to get in his Mitch Trubisky take, like always.By Mark E Stewart
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Changing of the Guard: KD Loses the Torch
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SLM is back with another great episode. This week, the guys do a deep dive into the Eastern Conference Semis with the Brooklyn Nets against the Boston Celtics. Mark tears into Kevin Durant’s weak performance and lack of leadership, blaming him for the Nets’ struggles and losses. The guys finish this week’s episode with some NFL draft discussion and…
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G.O.A.T Talk: Greatest Single Season Teams Of All Time
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Mark and Rob are back with returning guest Dorian A Lee, the player development expert, former pro, and NBA guru. We’ve got a special edition of Stat Lines Matter this week where the guys list their Greatest Single Season NBA Teams Of All Time. There will obviously be a lot of Chicago Bulls teams discussed as it’s impossible to have this conversati…
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LeBron Missed The Playoffs, But The Playoffs Won’t Miss Him
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In this week’s episode, we’ve got an awesome guest: player development expert, former pro, and NBA guru Dorian A. Lee. Dorian is the founder and CEO of BBALL101, an exclusive and comprehensive basketball player development company based in Atlanta, GA. Dorian has trained 4,500 players including NBA and WNBA pros, 20+ olympians, and Hall of Famers f…
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GOAT Talk: Michael Jordan vs Lebron James
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In this week’s episode, the guys have a heated debate to determine once and for all who the G.O.A.T. is: Michael Jordan or LeBron James. Mark remembers growing up in Chicago and suffering sports heartbreak after heartbreak, making Michael Jordan’s prowess that much more special. Rob contends that given the statistics, the conversation between Mike …
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Will Smith Smacks Chris Rock and Final Four Predictions with Former Arizona Wildcat AND Kansas Jayhawk Big Ben Davis
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In this week’s episode, The guys discuss the Oscars and the Will Smith Smack of Chris Rock. Also, we’ve got a very special guest: former NBA forward and Arizona Wildcat Ben Davis. Davis played college ball at Arizona where he led his team in scoring and set a school record for rebounding. He was drafted 43rd overall by the Phoenix Suns and also pla…
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Megan Thee Stallion Vs. Carl Crawford, LeBron Vs. Lakers, Cleveland Vs. Everybody
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In this week’s episode, the guys discuss Megan Thee Stallion’s legal battle with Carl Crawford, the Lakers’ troubles leading into the end of the regular season, LeBron’s mastery of controlling the narrative, Deshaun Watson’s trade to the Cleveland Browns, and Mitch Trubisky’s future with the Steelers. Mark makes sure to remind Brown’s fans who they…
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Kyrie Explodes For 60, Money Mitch Trubisky Gets Paid
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In this week’s episode, the guys do a deep dive into the NBA and round it off with some NFL talk. Rob thinks Kyrie might be on to something about his vaccination beliefs (he’s putting up some insane numbers), Mark says James Harden isn’t looking like a winner and questions if/when LeBron should call it quits for this season. The guys finish up with…
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Coach Prime Loses Toes, Calvin Ridley Loses $11M, Seattle Loses Russell Wilson
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In this week’s episode, Mark and Rob open with a discussion on Coach Prime, Deion Sanders, and his unfortunate toe issues, and Calvin Ridley’s idiotic gambling fiasco. The guys also review Aaron Rodgers’ new $200M contract and Russell Wilson’s trade to the Denver Broncos. The show is finished with some NBA talk including Westbrook’s beef with Skip …
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In this week’s episode, the guys discuss Michael Jackson’s childhood, the NCAA March Madness tournament, a Dame Dash x Jay Z documentary, and Ja Morant and the NBA’s rising stars. Buckle up because Mark and Rob finish the show with a hilarious segment of Heaven or Hell. There are some great picks this week, let us know in the comments where you thi…
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Juwan Howard Keeps Job, Brian Flores Gets New One
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SLM is back with a rollercoaster of an episode! This week, the guys begin by bringing it way back to the Budweiser Superfest, which raises some important questions about Rob’s childhood: Why was he always way too young to be doing whatever he was doing? The guys also debate whether Michigan head coach Juwan Howard really slapped a Wisconsin assista…
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