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Today, in our "Greatest of All Time" GOAT based show, we tackle 10 "Mount Rushmore" categories. Some of the responses may surprise you. Settle in for this fun episode -- and, hit the comments section with any of your own Mount Rushmore's -- we'd love to see them!Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms.Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutesBlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com

This week, at final count, there are over 2,000 current NCAA Mens Basketball players in the portal - looking for other schools.With no regulation, this situation appears to get worse each year. Why would a high-dollar player, who played in the 2025 National Championship Game (and started 34 games this season) enter the portal -- and not even a top 25 "get" in the portal?Hint ... It's not about playing time and it's not about playing for a championship ...Money - it's all about NIL money, and now, it looks as though NIL contracts are being broken as more and more people chase more and more money. It's outta control, and we're talking about it!Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms.Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutesBlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com

There's a sports season pivot this time of year -- with pro golf & tennis now focused on their respective grand slams; major league baseball off to a hot start; and the beginning of the NBA's "second season" playoff push!Today we're talking about the things to watch for, in these sports, this Spring and Summer!Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms.Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutesBlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com

For the first time in ages, the 4 one-seeds advanced to the 2025 NCAA Final Four! This weekend in San Antonio Tx Florida will play Auburn and Houston will play Duke, for the right to play for a Natty on Monday night!Today, the 15GM squad members pick their winners. Here's a hint ... They don't all agree ...Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms.Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutesBlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com

In this episode, we're giving you our picks for which teams will come out of the sweet 16 and play for a chance to head to San Antonio for the final four -- Our Elite 8. Lots of intriguing matchups this week - lets dive in!Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms.Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutesBlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com

It's here - the most exciting time of the year in college basketball. In the men's field, there are several good teams who could win it all -- but today, we're only focusing on who makes it to the 2nd weekend; who gets to the sweet 16?We're giving you our picks for which four teams will come out of the four regions. Do you have picks of your own? Tell us about 'em; drop a comment!Congrats to the new all-time record holder in the state of Maryland for the most points scored -- ever -- by a public high school student, Cameron Ward of the Largo Lions. Here's a nice video by Capitol Hoops, where the former title holder and the new title holder speak on what it takes to reach such a magnificent milestone.Also congrats to the Largo Lions and Coach Rodney Ward for their second Maryland State 2A championship in 3 years!https://youtu.be/tiomxHtiurA?si=TdxRFkF_sPoAdRKHPodcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms.Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutesBlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Today we're looking at 3 NBA Western Conference Teams and discussing how each is playing -- now -- after recent personnel moves were made. The Dallas Mavericks; The LA Lakers; & the Golden State Warriors.Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms.Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutesBlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Who's hot right now and who's not? Which teams are trending up and which are dropping? There are some surprises here and we're talking about them on today's show!Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms.Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutesBlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Today we're talking about how much - or how little - we rely on our smart phones -- how we use them for day-to-day things, and what each of our favorite apps are.Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms.Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutesBlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com

The 2025 NBA All Star game is taking place this weekend! Does anyone really care? Do fans really look forward to this game? Is the dunk contest watered down? Why all the different formats, since the old "East vs West" games of old? Let's talk about it!Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms.Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutesBlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Super Bowl 59 is taking place this weekend! The Philadelphia Eagles will match up (again) with the Kansas City Chiefs. The two teams met in Super Bowl 57, where KC won 38-35. As KC tries to be the first ever three-peat Super Bowl winner, our team takes a deep dive today into what Philly needs to do to win. And be sure to stay with us as we also discuss some Super Bowl Facts and Trivia. Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes BlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.social email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

As the Washington Commanders prepare for their NFC Championship Game vs Philly -- their first NFC Championship Game since 1991, we bring in a couple of long-time Washington Football Fans -- Denise B and Steve H to talk about their team and this city. We also welcome back one of our own, JR - also a lifelong Washington Football fan, to talk about this years team and what they've meant to the city. Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes BlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.social email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

This weekend we have Houston-Kansas City; Washington - Detroit; LA Rams - Philly, and Baltimore - Buffalo in the NFL divisional playoff games! Today we're giving our take -- our expectations on what should be a exciting weekend of NFL Playoff Action! Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes BlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.social email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

The 12-team playoff format for NCAA Football has come down to four teams. It's time for the two semifinal games: Penn State vs Notre Dame and Texas vs Ohio State We're talking about how these four got here and the respective matchups! Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes BlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.social email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

In our last episode of the year, we're reflecting on 2024 and looking to 2025 as we wish all of you -- our viewers and listeners, a happy, safe, and healthy holiday season! All the best to you and yours in 2025 -- we'll see you next year! Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes BlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.social email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Today we're joined by the podcast team Golf DMV as we discuss the NCAA Football College Playoff Matchups -- how they got here; who'ls playing who; and who we like to win it all. We also weigh in on this year's 4 candidates for the Heisman, and who we like to win it. It's always a pleasure to have the Golf DMV crew on the show. If you haven't already done so, please subscribe to their podcast at golfdmv.com or where ever you get your podcast feeds. Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes BlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.social email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Far too often we "settle" for lackluster service -- and poor customer support. We shouldn't do that. We'll go you one better -- you should EXPECT great customer service when your time, energy, and money is involved. Today, we're talking about good service and why it's important. Lou & Joe's Restaurant: https://www.luandjoes.com/ Red Robin (Fredericksburg VA): https://locations.redrobin.com/va/fredericksburg/582/ The Capital Grille: https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/home Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes BlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.social email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

NIL is a HUGE part of today's landscape in college sports. It's unregulated (today) and differs, state-to-state. Our 15 Good Minutes Team had more questions than answers, so we went to the experts! Today we're joined by Jeff Slade, VP of GMG Sports & Entertainment and Ty Hubbard (also of GMGSE), Player Representative, NBA Agent, and Licensed NIL Agent. Join us for a great conversation -- with explanations and examples of NIL. You can reach out directly to our guests at: https://gmgse.com/ Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes BlueSky: @15goodminutes.bsky.social email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Last week saw a less than exciting "boxing match" between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. The "event" made millions of dollars -- but why? And, what's happened to real boxing? Is this what's truly left of the once-great sport? Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Last weekend saw some significant losses by ranked teams (Miami, Georgia, LSU, etc) which are now reflected in this weeks top 12/top 25 rankings. As several teams dropped in the polls, and we now have more 2-loss teams, we take a look at the road to the 12-team playoffs - and discuss who can''t afford any further losses this season. -- and, who just might make a surprise run and get into the final 12. Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

They Are Who We Thought They Were ... The Dallas Cowboys ...which is a representation of the team owner, Jerry Jones. That's the heart of our conversation today -- jump on in and let us know your thoughts! Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

A lot has happened this season with the NY Jets. As the game losses continue, there seems to be a lot of finger pointing and no accountability. In our Season 9 opening show, the team voices their views on whether or not the NY Jets situation is a dumpster fire -- and if so, who's to blame? Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Aaron Rodgers got his wish -- reuniting with Davante Adams. The Buffalo Bills have a new wideout also, in Amari Cooper. Will these wideouts; at their current age and skill levels have an immediate impact for the Jets & the BIlls? Let's talk about it. Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

This week, we're talking about the information relased in an article by Senior ESPN Reporter, Baxter Holmes: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41661147/set-failure-lies-ahead-bronny-james-los-angeles-lakers In it, he goes into great detail about why Bronny is where he is and why he isn't NBA-Ready. Super good dude; works hard; good Basketball IQ but simply not talented enough to be on an active NBA Roster ... So why is he? Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

We're about a quarter of the way through this NFL season. Today, we're rating 3 of the rookie QB's! We're doing a deep dive on Bo Nix, Caleb Williams, and Jayden Daniels. Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

The Tyreek Hill Traffic Stop. Yet another case of overly-aggresive cops. Will this ever stop?

The final grand slam major tennis tournament of 2024 is underway! This year features one of the most competitive fields ever -- in both men's and women's tennis. Will Alcaraz repeat? Will Gauff repeat? This week we bring in a special guest, and friend of the program, to discuss the field, the competition within, and what we can expect over the next 2 weeks. Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

In both the MLB National & American Leagues, the races to secure at least a wildcard spot are very tight! Will anyone shakeup the lineup? Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Simone, Sunisa, Jordan, Jade, and Hezly take the gold medal in women's team gymnastics -- and other 2024 Olympics updates! Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Today we're talking about the anticipation and expectations of the long-awaited 2024 Olympic games in Paris France. Podcasts: 15 Good Minutes on All Your Favorite Platforms Twitter: Twitter.com/15goodminutes YouTube: Youtube.com/15goodminutes Email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Mid-summer checkin and we find that JR is paying over $125 for the MLB package -- but gets a lot of blacked out games. However, he is offered the opportunity to "listen in" only. How many people are like this -- and paying for something they totally don't understand? Podcast: Apple, Spotify, and all other platforms Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes

The 2024 version of Team USA Men's Basketball is underway as they prep for the Olympics in Paris France. Today, we're discussing the squad and the expectations of the team. YouTube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter Twitter.com/15goodminutes Email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

The Lakers took Bronny James - LeBron's son, with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. No surprise there - it's been speculated for months. Nepotism aside -- and purely from a basketball talent perspective, is Bronny good enought to be in the NBA? The crew discusses that as well as how functional will the Lakers be with a coach who's never coached ... at any level. And just how much is LeBron running the team -- from personnel matters to X's and O's? Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: Twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Today the guys celebrate their long-awaited end to a fairly dull NBA season. They also give grades on the year and talk about the state of the NBA. Youtube: youtube.com/15 Good Minutes Twitter/X: 15goodminutes

There has been a lot of discussion on Caitlin Clark not being chosen for the 2024 USA Women's Olympic Basketball team. Should have been chosen? Was the right decision made in not choosing her? Lots to unpack here, and the crew talks about it. Also on Youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes

Today the crew is discussing entitlement vs hard work. Is this the era of expectancy -- without putting in time, energy, and effort? Let's tallk about it.

The 23-24 NBA Eastern and Western Conference Finals are Underway! We take a look at the final 4 -- and how they got here, and we give our take (respectively) on who'll get to the NBA Finals. Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Lots of buzz this week concerning the award-winning Inside the NBA TV show on TNT. Will NBC be taking it over? If so, what happens to the cast & crew of the TNT broadcast. And - where NBA "Studio" coverage is concerned, who do you prefer to watch -- Ernie, Kenny, Shaq, Chuck on TNT or the NBA Broadcast crew at ESPN, led by Malika Andrews? We're taking a poll.

In this "Win Now" world of the NBA, Phoenix fires Coach Frank Vogel after one season. Has the culture in the NBA become one of scapegoating coaches where players have under-performed? We discuss it. YouTube.com/15goodminutes Twitter/X: 15goodminutes email: rusty@15good minutes.com

The Phoenix Suns went all out to get their "Big 3" with the intent of having an immediate impact and a deep playoff run. It didn't work. Phoenix was promptly dismissed in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs by a young Minnesota Timberwolves Squad. Why did this attempt to put a super squad together fail -- and "what now"? What are the long-term impacts of giving up so many draft picks for the "right now"? YouTube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter/X: 15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

The guys are discussing the fast start to the 2024 MLB season -- so many good teams and players in mid-season form; and -- a brief recap of their recent Coffee Trip --- To Chicago! Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter/X: 15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Lots going on this week, so we're giving our individual hot takes on each topic -- check it out! Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter/X: 15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com Check out the preview of "The Masters" by Golf DMV: https://www.golfdmv.com/

Alabama - UConn; NC State - Purdue are the two semifinal championship games for the 2023-2024 Men's NCAA Basketball season. We're breaking down all 4 teams, then picking winners -- for the semi's and the National Championship Game! YouTube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter-X: 15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Major League Baseball is back! This week we talk about what this season has to offer -- what kinds of changes have occured since last season -- and which of us is looking forward to attending live games ... and which one isn't, and why. Youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter-X/15goodminutes email/rusty@15goodminutes.com

Coming fresh off a grueling playoff run that culminated in being crowned Maryland 2A State Champions, Assistant Coach CheVon Giles visits 15 Good Minutes. We talk about the season, the playoff run, the responsibilities of an assistant coach, what it means to be crowned champions -- but most importantly, the culture of Largo Basketball. YouTube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter-X/15goodminutes IG/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

We consume a lot of sports and entertainment. The platforms available today are numerous -- and if you're not careful -- costly. Today we're looking at CableTV vs Streaming -- the benefits and the drawbacks. YouTube/15goodminutes Twitter-X/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

NCAA Basketball (and football as well) has allowed "cout storming" for years, but lately the practice has come under fire. The fines are laughable, and the risk of injury seems to be greater. There are some who don't like it when it's done to them, but are ok when their fans storm. Today we talk about it -- and offer up our opinions. YouTube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

Tiger recently withdrew from the Genesis Invitational Golf Tournament due to back spasms and influenza. In the past few years he has struggled to find is golf groove. Is it time to consider retiring? Can his body keep up with the grind? Today we have 3 special guests to help us with this one. From the Golf DMV Podcast: https://www.golfdmv.com/ we have LB & Vern. We also have our our esteemed friend of the program (FOP) Charles joining today's show. Be sure to check out the Golf DMV podcast -- you'll be glad you did. I Got Something To Say (Nightcap Video - Shannon Sharpe) Ref: https://youtu.be/r0GqXkrfkJc?si=jHZ7du-gUxUSdi88 YouTube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

The crew discusses gameday prep; what food is on the menu; how/where they're watching the big game -- and yes -- their respective predictions on who'll win Super Bowl 58. It's the last week of the NFL -- join us! Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Email: Rusty@15goodminutes.com

With the Duke - UNC game this weekend, we examine the topic of rivalries. Do they still exist, or are they a thing of the past? Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

We have 2 HUGE games this weekend -- KC @ Baltimore and Detroit at San Fran - with the winner of each game going to the Superbowl. Today we're breaking these games down, and picking winners! youtube.com/15goodminutes twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com