Hold Up, Let Me Finish!

For the first time...ever, the PGA Tour has real competition from the upstart LIV tour, as The Shark, golfing legend Greg Norman lives up to his nickname. Dustin Johnson got $125 million. And Phil Mickelson? $200 million. If there were any lingering gambling debts, Phil is flush to pay 'em.  NBA Finals update, Aaron Donald contract extension, And an update on the civil suit against Massage Boy

It's the first amendment for a reason: without it, America is nothing. Elon Musk understands this very well, and that's why this week he swooped in and laid down a fat bag off 44 BILLION to buy Twitter. No really, 44 billy in pocket change. Must be nice. The Hornets (MJ) fired Borrego after four seasons. The Celtics dispersed of the Nets in 4- not just a surprising sweep, but an old fashion beatdown. Jalen Brunson is really good at basketball. And sometimes the NBA awards make little sense. Check out episode 32!

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and the West's top seed is already in trouble, as Devin Booker went down in game 3 with a hamstring injury. Jerry West watched "Winning Time" on HBO and thought what we all thought, they did Jerry wrong! And now he's demanding an apology and retraction for the way he's portrayed in the series. The Panthers new training complex in Rock Hill is no more-- or at least the construction has stopped, as the bull in a China shop that is David Tepper goes to war against the city council to procure more tax dollars. Not a good look for Panthers or the NFL. Definitely not a good look for the arrogant billionaire. Check out episode 31!

The Kansas Jayhawks took home the national championship, and if we are being honest, Corey didn't even watch the second half! But Marquis shares his thoughts on what went wrong for his Tarheels. Ahead of the draft, Quis always plays NFL GM, and breaks down his teambuilding philosophy. Oh yea, and remember our pre-season NBA awards picks? We review those and debate our most up-to-date picks for the NBA's top awards. Check out episode 29! 

After months of wondering where he'd end up, Deshaun Watson is officially a member of the Cleveland Browns! Admit it, you didn't see that one coming. Willing to bet no one saw Devante Adams taking his talents to Vegas either. Or Matt Ryan getting traded for a box of Wheat Thins. Undoubtedly the craziest NFL offseason on record. The NBA playoff race is heating up, and we hone-in on one topic: are teams jockeying to get out of the #2 seed for fear of the Nets? And lastly, this last year's NBA draft class is shaping up to be an all-time great one. 'Quis and Corey discuss that and more on episode 27. Check it out!

It finally happened, as Ciara is leaving the mid-west and headed to Denver-- that is, because Russell Wilson was traded to the Broncos! The AFC West is sure to be a bloodbath. In other quarterback news, Aaron Rodgers is returning to Green Bay, reportedly for 4 years. WNBA star Brittney Griner was arrested in Moscow and now looks like a political football. Here's to hopes she gets to come home soon. Quis and Corey also discuss the marketability of NBA players and address Floyd Mayweather's assertion that he is the greatest athlete of the last century. Check out Episode 25!

It's March, so that means it's time to fill out your bracket, binge watch games between schools you'd otherwise never follow and lose yourself over breathtaking finishes that enshrine average hoopers into NCAA lore. But the fact remains, college basketball as we know it is broken and in need of serious reforms. JO the Juiceman joins us to offer his thoughts. We also discuss the Zion Williamson fiasco in New Orleans, Ja Morant's rapid accent into NBA stardom, and a recent study that ranks the NBA's most marketable players. Check out episode 24!

It was the face mush saw 'round the world! Juwan Howard got in his coaching feelings and took it out in the handshake line. Lebron James used All-Star Weekend to put pressure on Rob Pelinka and the Lakers, but the one person he put the most pressure on? Bronny! Adam Silver finally has the political coverage, and as a result, finally acknowledged the vaccine mandate in NYC makes little sense. A little late Adam! And Tracy McGrady is capitalizing on the success of the Big3 and the TBT and launching his own basketball league, The Ones Association. The Suns lose Chris Paul for 6-8 weeks, the Nets add Goran Dragic to an already loaded roster, and 'Quis has an update on the Late Great Bill Sharman! In football news, Matt Stafford is getting roasted for acting drunk while drunk, and Mike Floria of ProFootballTalk caught everyone's attention when he predicted Tom Brady will be in a 49ers uniform for week one. BOLD! Check out episode 23!

It's Super Bowl week! Only a few more days until we find out if the Rams' free agency spending spree was worth it OR if Joe Burrow really is Joe Franchise. Corey and Quis give their keys to the game, but both guys are ultimately riding with the betting favorite Rams. The NBA trade deadline is here, and as always it is filled with drama. Will Harden stay in Brooklyn or will he go? The boys weigh in. Check out all that and more on episode 21!

The rams beat the 49ers, the Bengals beat the Chiefs, and now Super Bowl Sunday is set! Joe Burrow announced his arrival, and days later the GOAT, Tom Brady, announced his retirement. Brian Flores is suing the NFL while interviewing for jobs. the Hornets... THE HORNETS! currently have the 9th best chance to win the title. Check out Episode 20

It was the best weekend in football history, with all four games going down to the wire. A crushing loss for Tom Brady after a horrible call by Todd Bowles was sure hard to get over, but we soon did, as the Chiefs and Bills provided us with arguably the most entertaining football game EVER. Championship Weekend pits Bengals against the Chiefs in the AFC, and the 49ers against the Rams in the NFC. Quis and Corey provide their picks heading into the weekend. Also, there is an all-time great MVP race shaping up in the NBA, fueled by dueling big men Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid providing us with monster games almost nightly. And the Boston Celtics are in the trade market, but it is not what you might think. Check out episode 19!  

Antonio Brown absolutely LOST IT Sunday, a sign of just how far gone this man is, so we brought Biscuit back on the show to react to the craziness that is the AB circus. With week 18 around the corner, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. We weigh in on a couple potential matchups that have our attention. Big Ben played his last game at Heinz field Monday night, and another quarterback in his division, Baker Mayfield, may have played his last game with the Browns. On a positive note, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson return to the court this week! All that and more on episode 18- check it out!

The College Football Playoffs kickoff on Friday, with Alabama set to play Cincinnati before Georgia clashes with Michigan. While 'Quis thinks Cincy actually has a shot against mighty Alabama, it's actually the Michigan-Georgia game that they'll have their eyes on, as the former tries to run on that dominant Bulldog front. Meanwhile in the NFL, both Quis and Corey agree the Chiefs and the Packers look to be the most dominate teams in their respective conferences, but there is much debate about which teams can challenge them. The NBA ratings are tanking, and useless protocols aren't helping, as teams trot out some version of G-League All Stars and washed-up vets to fill the void. Oh yea, and Steph and Ayesha, the NBA's power couple... rumors have it they step out on each other! Check out episode 17!

The NBA and NFL testing protocols have resulted in hundreds of players across both leagues testing positive and missing time, and as a result the leagues have had to revert to signing a bunch of no name players. The outcome? A horrible product that not even 'Quis and Corey, two of the world's biggest sports fans, care to watch. The good news to come from all of this? The Nets are allowing Kyrie Irving to return to the team! Exciting news for any fan of basketball!Also on episode 16, Tom Brady threw a temper tantrum, Deion Sanders poached the top recruit from his alma mater, the Bucs lost one elite receiver for the rest of the season but gained another, and an enlightening conversation on the issue of concussions in football. Check it out!  

We've been talking about it for a decade, doing the math and projecting when it would eventually, inevitably happen. And on Tuesday night, Stephen Curry broke Ray Allen's career three-point record to finally, officially hold the title as Greatest Shooter Ever. Quis and Corey react to the record and elaborate on how Steph changed the game for everyone.Come for that, but stay for the Rams-Cards recap, an update on Deshaun Watson's situation, Russell Wilson's trade options, and Urban Meyer losing the locker room. Also, an update on Zion's foot injury, Bradley Beal's contract situation, and Enes Freedom's war against the NBA and China. Check it out on episode 15 of Hold Up, Let Me Finish!

Unlike the 13 episodes before that typically highlighted 4-5 hot topics that given week, in episode 14 we did something a little different. 17 topics in one hour. This episode has a little bit for everyone. Enjoy!

MASSIVE NEWS this week out of the world of college football, as Brian Kelly bolts for LSU and Lincoln Riley for USC. It's worth asking, how do college football coaches have any self-respect left? The AFC North race is heating up, and them Bengals look good. The Panthers, Rams and Cowboys are all trending in the wrong direction. Christian Mcaffrey is out for the season, Kemba Walker is out of the rotation, and Ben Simmons is out of money. Oh, and ‘Quis and Corey debate: Hawks or Hornets? 

It's Thanksgiving, which means the Lions play football for all the world to see. But do the Lions deserve a marquee game in that national spotlight, given the track record of ineptitude in Detroit? After Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, the Cowboys look to get a bounce back win, albeit without a few of their stars. Justin Herbert dominated Sunday night, Kyler Murray has his team atop the NFL standings, and Lamar Jackson already has an MVP trophy. So who is the top QB under 25? Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai goes missing, Enas Kanter calls outs the hypocrisy of Lebron James for his cozy relationship with China, Lebron almost ignites the Basketbrawl 2.0, Luke Walton is out in Sacramento, Antonio Brown procures a fake vaccine card, and Kyle Kuzma should be arrested for what he wore to a recent game. All that and more on episode 12! 

Questionable free agent quarterback signings, coupled with a recent injury to Sam Darnold, and all the sudden Cam Newton is back wearing #1 in Carolina. Nostalgic? Yes. Great for off-the-field buzz? Yes. But a sound football move? That's the question ‘Quis and Corey debate. After a down week for some NFL MVP frontrunners, it's the perfect time to lay out the case for who will win the league's top honor. The Dolphins wanted Deshaun Watson to settle 22 civil lawsuits before trading for him, Rudy Gobert said NBA players need to stop acting like they are about that life, and Enas Kanter said league officials tried to silence him. All that and more on episode 11!

The Warriors have the NBA on notice after a league best 9-1 start, and it shouldn't come at no surprise defense is leading the way. The Cowboys got exposed by Teddy Bridgewater and the Broncos, bringing into question everything we thought we knew about America's Team. The Browns released OBJ, The Celtics are in trade talks for Ben Simmons, the Raiders have had a tough month, and the NBA MVP stood up for himself against one of the league's biggest bullies. Oh, and Biscuit is back to give his take on the Warriors on more. 

After losing week one in forgettable fashion, the Packers sit atop the NFL.com power rankings after reeling off seven straight wins. Are they the team to beat in the loaded NFC? ‘Quis and Corey play Buy or Sell after two weeks of NBA action. JJ Redick said players from the 50's and 60's couldn't compete in today's NBA, Kobe keeps winning, Von Miller to the Rams, and Calvin Ridley is stepping away from football. Oh, and Biscuit stops by to discuss the Lakers uneven start and other NBA musings! All that and more on episode 9! 

The NFL trade deadline is next week, and with Sam Darnold and the Panthers falling apart over the last month, the Deshaun Watson to Carolina rumors are starting to heat up. After seven weeks, the Bengals (yes, the BENGALS) sit atop the AFC North and are tied for the best record in the AFC. The NBA released its top 75 players to celebrate its 75th anniversary, full of questionable choices and lacking a few big names that should've made it. The NFL ends race norming in cognitive testing, Robert Sarver is one news cycle away from getting cancelled, Enes Kanter has massive balls, and Zion Williamson is just massive. Don't forget to listen for Quis' Four Pack of Picks and get rich. All that and more on episode 8!

Deandre Ayton just became the first number one overall  pick since *Anthony Bennett* to not get the rookie max extension. That's not good company. The NBA season starts this week, so it's time to predict which players will win the league's top awards. Ben Simmons got kicked out of practice, Russell Wilson runs fake huddles, and New York's next mayor commented on Kyrie's basketball status. Come for Quis' gambling picks. Stay for a conversation on fantasy football ethics. 

A few emails and a decade later, John Gruden is out in Las Vegas. A few missed game checks, and Ben Simmons is back in Philly. Oh yea, and the Cowboys are actually a good football team. Jr Smith is a college golfer, Allen Iverson wants a role with the Sixers, Pop might be on the way out in San Antonio. All that and more on episode 6.

The greatest footballer of all time returned to Foxboro for a clash with his former team and broke the all-time passing yards record while he was at it. We don't deserve Tom Brady. On the other end of the spectrum, the much-ballyhooed rookie class is off to a rough start, with only three wins between the five first rounders to see action through the first month of the season. Is it too early to question some of these young talents? Urban Meyer is in hot water. Not with his wife. Not with his daughter. But with the blue checkmark brigade and everyone else in the media who loves to hate Urban. And some NBA teams are proving to be must watch on NBA League Pass for the upcoming season. All that and more on episode 5.

Dominant quarterback play and a little luck has the Raiders atop the AFC West after three weeks. But don't count out the Chiefs just yet. ESPN released it's annual Top 100 NBA player rankings, and its ripe  for criticism, which we offer in hearty supply. The Dolphins owner wants Deshaun Watson, an actress accused the late Wilt Chamberlain of sexual assault, a news reporter asking Jazz related questions didn't realize she was interviewing a Jazz player, and Stephen Curry weighed in on the Ben Simmons trade rumors. Oh yea, NBA media day happened this week and vaccination status was the biggest topic of the day, as many of the league's biggest stars spoke loudly about their lack of desire to get the vaccine.