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The Le Batard & Friends - STUpodity podcast is a highly entertaining and comedic show that brings a unique perspective to the world of sports. Hosted by Stugotz and Billy, the dynamic duo never fails to crack me up with their hilarious banter and quirky observations. Their chemistry on the mic is unmatched, making each episode an enjoyable experience from start to finish.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the guest lineup. STUpodity consistently features interesting and engaging interviews with athletes, journalists, and other notable figures in the sports world. Stugotz's interviewing skills shine as he effortlessly navigates conversations, often revealing entertaining stories and insights from his guests. It's always a treat to hear these behind-the-scenes anecdotes and get a glimpse into the lives of these individuals.
Additionally, Billy's contributions to the show are a highlight. His unique perspectives and offbeat humor add an extra layer of entertainment to each episode. Whether he's sharing his thoughts on current events or providing his expert analysis, Billy keeps the show light-hearted and fun.
However, there are some aspects that can be improved upon in STUpodity. Occasionally, Mikey A.'s segments can be hit or miss for some listeners. While some may enjoy his contributions, others find them uninteresting or even annoying. The show could benefit from finding a better balance in incorporating Mikey A.'s voice without alienating certain listeners.
In conclusion, The Le Batard & Friends - STUpodity is an excellent podcast for sports fans looking for an entertaining and comedic take on current events. Stugotz and Billy provide endless laughs while also delivering insightful interviews with fascinating guests. Despite a few minor drawbacks, this podcast continues to be a must-listen for anyone seeking a lighthearted break from traditional sports media.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys discuss the play-in game between the Hornets and Heat as Lamelo Ball got away with a flagrant foul on Bam Adebayo. Stu and the fellas partake in a round of "Do Me A Favor". Plus, Emmy-award winning artist Zac Brown joins the show. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Marc Hochman and Stugotz revisit one of the most famous callers in the show's history... Lombardo, who knew a little (or a lot of) something about everything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Hochman joins Stugotz to break down what many are calling the greatest play-in game ever, as the Charlotte Hornets beat the Miami Heat in overtime. It was a game that had a little bit of everything: lead changes, drama, high-pressure shots, and, of course, controversy. Should LaMelo Ball have been ejected? Was Coby White born for play-in games? All that and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Izzy "sets the table" for the NBA playoffs. Stu and the guys play a round of "Is It Just Me Or?". Plus, Taylor has a proposal to make the NFL playoffs better. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Rapoport joins Stugotz to preview the upcoming NFL Draft and discuss some of the biggest headlines around the league, including Maxx Crosby, Travis Hunter, and A.J. Brown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz and the crew react to Dick Vitale getting duped by a viral Braylon Mullins NIL auction post and come to the defense of Vitale in this era of social media and NIL. Then Damon Stoudamire joins the show to preview Netflix’s Untold: Jail Blazers and shares his perspective on the story behind the documentary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Masters Champions is the subject this week as Stu and the fellas play Mount Rushmore Monday. Izzy offers up his take on Justin Bieber. The guys play Izzy's NBA "Real or Fake" game. #Stugotz #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz delivers his signature "We Can" Observations after Rory McIlroy wins his second consecutive green jacket, with Scottie Scheffler sniffing around and Justin Rose lurking on the Sunday leaderboard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz is here and ready to react to Rory McIlroy going back-to-back at The Masters. How much of an advantage is it that Rory plays Augusta National Golf Club in the lead-up to the tournament? Outside of Scottie Scheffler, nobody made Sunday interesting, and the guys wonder how that will impact Rory’s legacy when looking back at how he won this weekend. Also, they debate about the patron who wore the neon Egg Salad hat and if that hat should be allowed at Augusta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of the Best of the Week of Stugotz & Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys react to Michigan's big win over UConn to claim the national title, Stugotz & Company give you their best players to never win a championship on Mount Rushmore Monday, Stu and the fellas play a game of "Is It Just Me Or?". #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of the Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys deliver sports poems for Izzy to judge. Stu pays tribute to the legendary broadcaster Beau Bock. Adnan Virk joins Stu and the guys to play a game of "Fair or Foul?". Stu and the fellas welcome Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg to talk about the national championship and him declaring for the NBA Draft. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loaded Friday episode! Michael Kay joins the show to talk about his new ESPN Radio timeslot with Stugotz, and Taylor pitches him on not trading Cam Schlittler for Paul Skenes. Following Michael Malone and Bill Belichick, could Tony La Russa be the next baseball coach at Carolina? Did the Knicks prove something by beating the Celtics? Plus, Kay weighs in on the ABS challenge system and why he thinks managers would vote to eliminate it. Finally, Sal Licata joins the show, and we review his performance filling in for Stugotz on the radio yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel Kiper Jr joins the guys to discuss what has changed in his latest rankings, mock drafts and big boards. Mel is still longing to catch Spring training in Florida. Mikey A has the Jets ruining things already. Mel has one player on his board that is going to force him to evaluate a coach in a few years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sal Licata filling in for Stugotz as he talks about the Dexter Lawrence contract situation with the Giants. Sal and the fellas play a game of "Do Me A Favor". Sal and the guys talk about comments made by Paul Skenes about the face of the Pittsburgh Pirates. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz is off radio today leaving Taylor and Mikey A to work with Sal Licata. Does Taylor love Sports Radio? Which MLB players are future Hall of Famers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys talk about the brawl between the Angels and Braves as they do a breakdown of a legit fight. Noted L.A. attorney and famed member of the O.J. Simpson “Dream Team" Carl Douglas joins the Stu and the guys. Plus, Stu and the fellas play a game of "Is It Just Me Or?". #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Golic joins the guys to talk about his experiences at hockey games, when he tried to do a live show from Augusta and links golf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The QB Coach for the Oregon Ducks has an odd way to determine if he wants a QB on his team or not. Robert Griffin III joins the show to discuss Team USA's flag football team and the last time he bought a drink in Waco, TX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz & Company react to Michigan's big win over UConn to claim the national title, Justin Jackson joins the show, Think About It Thursday (on a Tuesday), and guessing reactions to a Tom Rinaldi Masters story. #stugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bomani Jones joins Stugotz today to talk about Carolina hiring Michael Malone as the school's next basketball coach. Bomani breaks it down as only he can, gives his thoughts on the national championship, and says Field of Dreams might be overrated as a movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Day joins Stugotz and the crew today, and he reminds everyone of a young Stugotz—if he cheered for more successful teams. The guys discuss Michigan beating UConn to win the NCAA title for the first time since 1989. With a starting five of transfers, Dusty May built the perfect roster for this era of college basketball. Stugotz gets Alex’s opinion on Taylor saying he wouldn’t trade Cam Schlittler for Paul Skenes. And finally, after 10 games, Taylor is ready to debut his MLB team tiers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz & Company give you their best players to never win a championship on Mount Rushmore Monday, Jessica Smetana joins the show, and the Dodgers bully an 81-year old fan! #stugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Stugotz's favorite time on the sports calendar... Master's Week and he's ready to celebrate it being back with "We Can" Observations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T-Bob has returned from his trips to Disney World and Mexico and shares some Disney advice with Mikey A who is about to head out that way. T-Bob is excited to have Will Wade back at LSU. Plus, Taylor and T-Bob review movies far too late.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of the Week of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Taylor delivers his Italian Sports Talk Show. Stu and the guys talk about a viral social media post by Taylor about spreading college loyalties over two different schools. The great Frank Caliendo joins Stu and the guys and delivers "We Can Observations". #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys react to the news that Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd will not be taking the job at the University of North Carolina. MLB Network host and friend of the show Adnan Kirk joins Stugotz and the guys to talk baseball and movies. Advan plays a game of "Fair or Foul". #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz, Izzy, and Taylor react to bodycam footage from Tiger Woods’ crash, where he told police he was just talking to the president. Italy’s soccer coach has stepped down a day after Taylor called for it. Izzy gives his thoughts on Luka Dončić leaving the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss with a hamstring injury. And finally, where does Kon Knueppel currently rank among white NBA players?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN’s Field Yates joins Stugotz today, and Field tries to make Stugotz more hopeful about the Jets’ chances with the second pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Field believes next year’s draft is loaded, and the Dolphins might be positioning themselves for success with how they’ve turned over the roster this offseason. Taylor pitches Field an idea to fix tanking in the NBA: bank the tank. Finally, Stugotz gets Field’s thoughts on Kirk Cousins to the Raiders and why he’s the ideal mentor for Fernando Mendoza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Marc Hochman and Stugotz revisit the disaster that was the Roberto Durán interview, where nobody on the show knew he wasn’t prepared to do the interview in English, and it quickly went off the rails.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Taylor delivers his Italian Sports Talk Show. Stu and the guys take calls. Plus, Mike Golic Jr. joins the show to play "Think About It Thursday". #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Hochman joins Stugotz today, and how about the Miami Marlins? They’re 5-1 heading into a series with the Yankees that might determine who’s who this season. Taylor just watched My Cousin Vinny for the first time this past week, and Hoch says it’s a top 10 movie of all time. Hoch also breaks out his limited fake James Earl Jones. Hoch and Taylor have an idea to save the NBA: bank the tank. And finally, we have a Keep 3, Cut 5 of outfielders from the ’80s that make you smile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys discuss major league baseball umpiring, specifically a missed call by veteran ump CB Buckner. Taylor has an idea for the country of Italy. Stu and the guys discuss the NBA MVP race and Izzy delivers his personal choice for the award this year. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sal Licata joins Stugotz, and the show starts replaying Mad Dog Russo dissecting the night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated and how it would have played out differently if Ulysses S. Grant’s wife didn’t hate Lincoln’s wife. The conversation shifts to baseball and how the ABS challenge system has exposed some really bad umpiring, Mets fans booing Bo Bichette, and the Mariners signing a prospect to a record deal. And finally, Aaron Glenn needs somebody in his life to tell him to talk less.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz, Izzy and Mikey A discuss what is going on with Tiger Woods and why "getting a driver" will not solve the problem. CBS College Basketball guru Seth Davis joins the show and gives his thoughts on Taylor's viral take. Plus, what does he make of some the coaching moves that are going on in College Basketball. Seth previews the Final Four as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL coaches get together every year thanks to Jay Glazer and have a day drinking party (a "darty") and Stugtoz, Mikey A and Izzy are fascinated by how it goes down. Plus, free agent wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster joins the show to discuss his upcoming wedding and what the difference in Patrick Mahomes is versus other quarterbacks. Plus, is he going to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys talk about a viral social media post by Taylor about spreading college loyalties over two different schools. College Hoops writer and analyst Seth Davis joins the show to talk about all of the major headlines around the NFL. Plus, Stugotz and company play a game of "Hand Up". #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Golic stops by the show to discuss if we still feel bad for college athletes after they make a mistake now that they are being paid so much. Mike loves the ABS system in MLB. Plus, blue blood coaching hires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Marc Hochman and Stugotz revisit Chuck Norris’ two appearances on the show, including Stugotz completely muffing the first question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Hochman joins Stugotz today and unfortunately... the quest for 162-0 is over. There are no undefeated teams left in the MLB. Hoch once had to organize a softball game to play against Michael Bolton. Taylor has a college sports take. Hochman is accusing the Marlins of shadowbanning all of his favorite players after what happened to Deyvison De Los Santos over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the fellas break down what happened at the end of the Duke-UConn game and answer the question: did UConn win that game or did Duke lose the game? The great Frank Caliendo joins Stu and the guys and delivers "We Can Observations". Stugotz and company partake in this week's installment of "Mt Rushmore Monday". #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was an incredible finish for UConn defeating Duke in the Elite Eight. Taylor doesn't feel bad for Boozer or Duke. Mikey A had issues watching the game thanks to an overzealous flight attendant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of the Week Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the fellas recap the weekend in their own way in this week's installment of "We Can Observations". VCU Head Coach Martelli joins Stu and the gang for a round of "Keep 3, Cut 5". Taylor does his Chris Berman two-minute drill impression. Plus, Taylor sings a song about Carson Benge.#fsr #stugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Marc Hochman and Stugotz update the audience on why they’ve been delayed in recording more episodes (construction, lacrosse mitzvahs, thatkindofthing), but preview some of the upcoming topics in the week ahead, including the fake Steven Seagal and the recently departed Chuck Norris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stugotz and company talk about the Sweet 16 action and Iowa's win over Nebraska to advance to the Elite Eight. Advan Virk joins Stu and the guys to play a game of "Fair or Foul?". Taylor does his Chris Berman two-minute drill impression. Plus, Taylor sings a song about Carson Benge. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March Madness host Adam Lefkoe joins Stugotz today! Lefkoe talks about the NCAA Tournament and why he believes Iowa is the story of the month so far, with Ben McCollum leading the Hawkeyes to the Elite 8. The guys marvel at how well Rick Pitino moves at 73. Lefkoe gives his thoughts on Arizona's Tommy Lloyd and if he can see him leaving the Wildcats for the UNC opening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sal Licata joins the show, and he's fired up about the Mets after Opening Day, where they got to Paul Skenes early. Taylor has a song he wants to share with Licata that he wrote about rookie Carson Benge. Stugotz and Licata give their thoughts on the Netflix and NBC broadcasts. Is kayaking in McCovey Cove overrated? Then, the guys talk St. John’s basketball ahead of their matchup with Duke tonight in the Sweet 16.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys welcome VCU head basketball coach Phil Martelli on to host the radio show. Coach Martelli sticks around to play a game of "Keep 3, Cut 5". Stu and the fellas partake in "Think About It Thursday." #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz is back from Chapel Hill, covering the Hubert Davis firing, and he shares what he learned with his boots on the ground. Also, it’s MLB Opening Day, and Taylor plays his favorite Mike Francesa caller of all time to celebrate. And finally, Jay Bilas joins the crew to talk about the UNC opening and March Madness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The great Ian Eagle joins the show to discuss all things college basketball, including preparing to call the Sweet 16 matchups that contain some of the biggest brands in the sport including UConn, Duke, St. Johns and Michigan State. Ian gives his thoughts on Syracuse hiring Gerry McNamara. Plus, does he still give his son broadcasting advice?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Win totals for the NFL are out and the crew tries to guess some of the lines and which ones they would bet. Plus, blind rankings of current college football coaches puts Taylor in a bind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Parkins joins Stugotz to share his thoughts on UNC moving on from Hubert Davis and how the landscape of college basketball has shifted. Could it be Billy Donovan's job to lose? Parkins believes Cinderella teams are dead in March Madness with the past two tournaments as his proof. Are people overlooking this Duke team compared to the other 1 seeds? Finally, Mikey A prepares a Keep 3, Cut 5 of Syracuse Alumni in sports media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.