Dirt & Sprague

It's another Hump Day edition of Stat or Story - how rare is an inside the park grand slam in the MLB?...and what should we expect in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals?

What are possible destinations for the remaining available NFL free agents?...how critical is this upcoming season for Bo Nix and the Broncos?...and who is the latest college football figure that said they're in favor of a 24-team playoff?

What is the impact of the Blazers' recent sweeping layoffs?...how is Portland viewed by NBA players in the latest anonymous poll?...and who is now the favorite to get the Blazers' head coaching job?

How difficult is it to learn a second language?...What was the key to the Knicks' historic comeback over the Cavaliers in Game 1?...and who is to blame for Cleveland's collapse in the Garden?

It's another Male Sack Tuesday - which sports figure/media personality would you want to be the focus of a roast?...and which sports city suffered another playoff disappointment?

Bill Connelly of ESPN joins the show to explain why he believes the 24-team College Football Playoff idea would be bad for the sport, and discuss other hot topics in the college football offseason.

Bill Connelly of ESPN joins the show to discuss why a 24-team College Football Playoff is a bad idea...and what did Dan Lanning and Lincoln Riley have to say at Big Ten spring meetings?

How historic was Game 1 between the Spurs-Thunder?...are Blazers fans now hopeless about the future as they watch the Spurs and Thunder?...and will this season be Aaron Rodgers' last in the NFL?

Are there sports moments that feel too scripted?...Another great Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs...and why are trophies getting uglier?

Split tongues, tattoos and the Ducks being cheap...Dan Gilbert's cool gesture to Cavs fans...Conference finals previews in the NBA and a Game 7-Game 1 parlay tonight.

Can we just let Dundon operate the team for a bit...wait for some actual results before we start judging...What was Ant doing? we have our NBA Conference Finals matchups, and some MLB nuggets, the M's call up their top prospects.

Blazer Banter's Eric Gundersen returns to the show to discuss the recent interview from Tom Dundon and if it is reshaping opinions of him...we share the highlights from Dundon's interview on the Game Over Podcast.

Veteran Blazers beat writer, Eric Gundersen of Blazer Banter returns to the show to discuss Tom Dundon's recent interview...Yang Hansen stock and reading the tea leaves of the Blazers coaching search.

The guys doing a little spring cleaning over the weekend...who needs a treadmill...barbeque accessories? Plus, how big of a dud was the Sports weekend...and how rarified is the air SGA could enter with another NBA title?

The guys break down the biggest trade of the day...preview Game 6s in the NBA playoffs tonight...could Swag box out Yang and more Cheating Dodgers.

More thoughts on the NFL schedule release...plus which NFL stadiums are bucket list visits and an update on the PGA Championship.

Steven Willis covers the Rebels for Locked On Ole Miss Podcast and joins the guys for the reaction in Oxford from Lane Kiffin's comments...plus initial thoughts on the NFL schedule release...and Sprague distracted by Waymo problems in Atlanta.

It's graduation season...what makes a great commencement speech...PGA Championship Round 1 thoughts, Dirt's nightmare leaderboard...and what's up Sabres fans?

The Magic Hat is full of mystery and illusion...plus no NBA playoffs tonight...what are we watching?

Do you put any stock on preseason NFL strength of schedule analytics...Futbol vs. Football: Will NFLPA use FIFA to leverage natural grass for all fields...Now will the new NBA Lottery formula affect value of Blazers future picks.

Male Body Shame...Achane gets paid, and who are the Seahawks actually playing in Week 1...Are the Bears worthy of all the primetime game slots their getting and what are the latest Blazers-Dundon-City Council arena rumors.

We want Tuesday back...would you take the YouTube Golf gig over being on the PGA Tour? Do the Pistons just need a tweak or a full retooling and why do NBA superstars get a different level of scrutiny and the top stars in other leagues?

Is the UP Pilots Men's Basketball program a cradle for NBA coaches? Stat or Story and we answer the poll question and preview tonight's playoff games.

The Coaching barbs in the SEC is already at midseason levels...why is Sark popping off and the ACC throws ESPN under the bus regarding CFP expansion.

One of the Corebridge 20 to qualify for the PGA Championship...Arrowhead CEO and PGA Club Pro Bryce Fisher joined the guys from Aronimink GC as he continues his preparations for 2nd Major of the golf calendar.

PGA Club Pro and CEO of Arrowhead Golf Club, Bryce Fisher joins the guys from Aronimink GC in Pennsylvania as he prepares to play in the PGA Championship tomorrow.

The guys wonder how much money companies that have dual ad campaigns...we need the rain...did Wemby clinch the series for the Spurs with his Game 5 effort and what a night for the Fire getting their first win.

We empty the Male Sack... plus Shaq or Hakeem....Spurs-T-Wolves Game 5, who ya got?

Will the Ducks @ Buckeyes be a Big Nooner game this season...and why can't we see the TV network CFB schedule draft on TV...plus more NFL scheduling nuggets and is the Cavs-Pistons series doing anything for ya?

Does Lane Kiffin think anyone still believes what he says? Has the shine worn off of Greg Sankey? and some Baseball Stuff...why does the AL suck and what is that Giants victory celebration?

Who is the highest profile NBA Troll...Zach Collins greatest Blazer moment...Are we not fully appreciating what the Thunder are doing...and let the LeBron James speculation season begin.

Which team with a top 5 NBA Draft pick should Blazers be most concerned with...at their peak would you want Kevin Garnett or Giannis? how concerned should NBA be over the drop in offense in the playoffs and RIP Bobby Cox.

It's PGA Championship Week, Dirt's hatred of Michael Block knows no bounds...plus some NFL nuggets...should the NFL adopt the UFL interviewing refs in game after calls...and will this be the final NBA game for LeBron tonight?

The Wizards win the NBA Draft Lottery...Sprague disappointed not to be getting hyped for the draft...who might be open to a Blazer trade in the lottery? Schmitz takes Mavs GM gig...a big void left in Blazers front office?

The guys feel they both nailed Mother's Day...they welcome Swag back...The Knicks destroy the Sixers in a sweep and Philly fans not happy...and Wemby gets ejected but his coach says he's the victim...Dirt has issues!

Why is Sprague so passionate about killing house flies?...The Fan's digital media producer Jake Suchman joins the show to share his sports hot takes on his final day at Audacy Portland...and which game this season will Oregon football be broadcasted on Fox College Football Friday?

What are the benefits of a potential 24-team College Football Playoff?...why is Justin Herbert in a music video?...and what is the most embarrassing injury you've had while playing with your kids?

Why is Tom Dundon and his cheapness in the news again?...are games only available on streaming services annoying or something we're used to?...and what's the latest evidence from the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel drama?

Is it time to limit James Harden's minutes for the Cavaliers to have a chance vs Detroit?...and are the Thunder and all their flopping a stain on their success this season?

The Magic Hat is back at it again with another slate of random topics...and would you share a 2 feet long hot dog Lady and the Tramp style?

Which college football coaches are washed up and which coaches can still have success?...and should the Blazers entertain the possibility of acquiring Jaylen Brown?

National College Football Analyst Landon Tengwall joins the show to evaluate Oregon football post-Spring game and who he expects to excel for the Ducks this season.

National College Football Analyst Landon Tengwall joins the show to talk Ducks football...and is Aaron Rodgers staying with the Steelers good for Pittsburgh?

Recapping both Game 2's in the NBA playoffs last night...one was competitive...the other was over before it started.

Someone lied about his dad dying to get off work? How much is the highest priced ticket for the Portland Fire season opener? That and more in this week's edition of Stat or Story.

Looking ahead to tonight's Game 2 in the 76ers-Knicks and Timberwolves-Spurs series...and how much is the highest priced ticket for the Portland Fire's season opener this weekend?

ESPN's NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins the show to give his take on all of the potential offseason moves the Blazers are considering in the coming months.

ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins the show to explain which roster moves make the most sense for the Blazers this offseason...and what were the results from the latest NBA anonymous player poll?

Is the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams a good idea?...and we run through the latest news in the NFL.

Reaction to last night's Game 1s of Cavaliers-Pistons and Lakers-Thunder...and is it time the Baseball Hall of Fame reconsider Barry Bonds, Roger Clemans, and Alex Rodriguez on their ballot?

Diving into all the random questions and conversations in this week's edition of Male Sack.