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Mike Golic joins the crew today, and Stugotz gets his thoughts on adult softball leagues. Golic shares the time he played in a celebrity softball game at Yankee Stadium and talks about other perks from hosting Mike & Mike, including a trip to the White House. We then dive into football headlines with Golic, including Cam Skattebo saying CTE is fake and a possible Aaron Rodgers/Mike McCarthy reunion in Pittsburgh. Finally, we close it out with a game of Keep 3, Cut 5 with the topic of baseball movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Izzy and Taylor had their first softball game last night. After much pomp and circumstance, the game did not go as either had planned. Plus, Stugotz loves what Wemby said about his MVP hopes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the fellas recap the weekend in their own way in this week's installment of "We Can Observations". Stu and the crew partake in a game of "Mount Rushmore Monday". Stu and the guys talk about defending national champion Florida losing to Iowa in the round of 32 and head coach Todd Golden's role in the loss. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Izzy is irate at the entire state of Iowa after watching both his beloved Florida Gators and Kentucky lose in the NCAA tournament. Taylor has winners and losers from the tournament. Do we have the best final four in the East Region? Plus, what is Joe Burrow doing playing flag football? And, Tom Brady can still sling it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of the Week of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the fellas partake in We Can Observations. Stu and Izzy welcome Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady onto the show to get his thoughts on the top headlines in the NBA right now. Stu and the fellas play a game of "Is It Me Or Just?". #Stugotz #FSR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Parish joins Stugotz and Izzy today to talk about his new memoir, The Chief: The Story of the Boston Celtics' Most Enigmatic Icon. Parish reflects on his personal growth and how it led to him wanting to open up to fans about his life. We also get his thoughts on LeBron James tying his record for the most games played in NBA history, as well as today’s NBA and load management. He shares stories from his time in the Boston Celtics locker room. And finally, who would he take with a shot for his life — Steph Curry or Larry Bird?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind a 19-point comeback, VCU upset North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and speaking of upset...Taylor. Can Hubert Davis recover from this loss as head coach? Stugotz has a few coaches he thinks are sniffing around Chapel Hill, waiting for an opening. Then, VCU head coach Phil Martelli Jr. joins the crew to talk about the game and preparing his team for the moment. Martelli Jr. grew up listening to sports radio in Philadelphia, so we also get his take on the Phillies and Eagles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Nebraska gets its first NCAA tournament win over Troy, head coach Fred Hoiberg joins the guys to discuss what it means for him, the team and the school. ESPN's Bill Barnwell gives his take on the remaining free agents in the NFL and what teams have done the best (and worst) so far this off season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the fellas discuss the early results of the NCAA Tournament as they welcome in the month of March. Stugotz and company play a round of "Think About It Thursday". Stu and the guys welcome Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg onto the show to talk about his Cornhuskers' opening round win over Troy. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk joins Stugotz, and Adnan gives up his recap of the Oscars as well as his biggest takeaways from the World Baseball Classic. In honor of March Madness, we've compiled a Sweet 16 Bracket of Best Movies for Adnan to declare a champion as he plays out each round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Simms has a large gap between Fernando Mendoza and the next highest quarterback in the NFL Draft. He was surprised with how good Mendoza is when he looked at the tape. Carson Wentz might smell blood in the water with his return to the Minnesota Vikings. How important is good coaching for a QB? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys talk softball as Izzy has been compelled to participate on Taylor's team. Stu and Izzy welcome Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady onto the show to get his thoughts on the top headlines in the NBA right now. Stu and the fellas play a game of "Is It Me Or Just?". #Stugotz #FSR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sal can't get himself into the NCAA tournament the way other can. We play some Mike Francesa sound that make Sal defend his former boss. Plus, Sal spent a wonderful evening with Terry Collins. Oh, and Jerry Seinfeld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Golic joins the guys to explain why he fills out so many different brackets when March Maddness rolls around. Taylor has a problem nailing down his allegiance when it comes to the World Baseball Classic. Maxx Crosby speaks out about what happened with the Ravens and we play a game of "More Mikely". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys discuss the WBC as Taylor had an in-person experience at the semi-final game Monday night. Former National League MVP and World Series champ Ryan Howard joins the fellas to talk about the WBC and his new show "The 6-1-1 Podcast" with Jimmy Rollins. Hofstra's head basketball coach Speedy Claxton joins the show to talk about his team's chances in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. #Stugotz #FSR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Schlereth joins the guys to discuss the trade that sends Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos in exchange for first round pick heading back to the Miami Dolphins. Mark tells us about how hard (or easy) it is to pass a physical and what repercussions can come for the Ravens after playing the system on Maxx Crosby. Plus, what is the "Oh, Really" game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB insider and writer for ESPN, Jeff Passan joins the show to talk about the ridiculous number of days he has stayed in a hotel in his life. What makes the World Baseball Classic so interesting? Jeff defends Tarik Skubal from those saying he is letting down Team USA and has to answer to Taylor for something he wrote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stugotz and the guys introduce Mount Rushmore Monday.Former college head coach and current college hoops analyst Seth Greenberg joins Stugotz and company to weigh in on the brackets. Stu and the fellas partake in We Can Observations. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NCAA brackets are out and we are all getting set for March Maddness. Tate Frazier joins the show to tell us if St. John's is under-seeded. Stugotz tries to sell Tate on Nebraska making a run. Plus, Tate has a surprise champion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stu has strong words for "quarterback whisperer" and Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell. Long-time NBA writer and commentator Frank Isola joins the guys to talk about Adebayo's 83 point performance. Stu and the fellas play a game of "Think about it Thursday". #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu has strong words for "quarterback whisperer" and Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell. Stu and the guys take you through a game of "Is It Just Me Or?". Izzy finishes his thoughts on the Bam Adebayo controversy this week. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mikey A is adamant about believing in Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell despite his zero playoff wins. Stugotz goes down a rabbit hole of creating a backup quarterback Hall of Fame. Who is going to have a bounce back year between Tua and Kyler Murray. Taylor thinks any person who has a last name that ends in a vowel is Italian. Plus, we keep 3/cut 5 with past and present wide receiver tandems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports radio legend Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo joins Stugotz today on the podcast and Dog is ready to talk about Miami of Ohio losing for the first time this season, Bam Adebayo's 83 points, the World Baseball Classic, and more. Could the Yankees replace Aaron Boone with Francisco Cervelli after an impressive four games as Italy's manager? Is tonight's USA/Canada game a revenge spot for the Olympic Gold Medal game? Mad Dog also marvels that Stugotz might be the only person who has ever gotten paid more, to work less. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys re-visit the Bam Adebayo controversy as Izzy is sticking to his guns. Stu and the fellas play a game of "Think about it Thursday". Plus, Taylor has a story about his father and team Italy in the WBC. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Marc Hochman and Stugotz revisit when Stugotz claimed he was the Big Man on Campus (BMOC) because of his lacrosse prowess at Clark University, only for it to unravel when it’s revealed that his team was among the worst in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Hochman joins the show and gives his thoughts on Tua heading to Atlanta and whether he believes the quarterback’s career is still salvageable. Hoch also weighs in on Bam Adebayo’s shocking 83-point performance and whether it deserves the hype it’s getting. Then Stugotz and Hoch get into the strange habit of keeping phone numbers for celebrities who have passed away, and why neither of them can bring themselves to delete those contacts. Finally, Taylor debuts a new segment called Think About It Thursday where he asks a question that reveals just how badly Hoch and Stu actually want Team USA to win the World Baseball Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys talk about Bam Adebayo's 83 point performance as Izzy has strong takes on the media's reaction to the performance. Stu and the fellas weigh in on the Maxx Crosby mess with the Raiders and Ravens. Long-time NBA writer and commentator Frank Isola joins the guys to talk about Adebayo's 83 point performance. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Izzy is still red hot about the reaction to Bam Adebayo's big night for the Miami Heat, Stugotz, Mikey and Stugotz finally get to discuss the shady business going on with Maxx Crosby and the Ravens. Plus, Mark DeRosa's believing that the U.S. World Baseball Classic team already punched their ticket to the next round before losing to Italy might be the most embarrassing mistake in baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Bam Adebayo’s shocking 83-point performance, Stugotz immediately goes looking for an asterisk, which sends Izzy into a rage. The crew debates whether an incredible performance can still come with conditions attached. Plus, Team USA suffers a stunning loss to Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. Manager Mark DeRosa thought the team had already clinched a quarterfinal spot, but the upset suddenly puts the Americans in very real danger of being eliminated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sal Licata joins the show, and he admits he's rooting for the Dominican Republic because of Juan Soto in the World Baseball Classic. Taylor is rooting for the USA, but not the Red Sox players on the team. Then, we get to NFL free agency talk with Tua going to Atlanta and the New York Jets still looking for a quarterback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of the Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the fellas react to the news that the Jets are bringing back quarterback Geno Smith. Stu and the guys talk about Steve Kerr's recent comments that there should be fewer games in the NBA season as Izzy gives his strong take. Stu and the guys welcome former Jets' GM and current NFL analyst Mike Tannenbaum to talk about free agency this week. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Fallica joins the show and is confused about what the Atlanta Falcons are doing by signing Tua Tagovailoa to pair with Michael Penix. Bear thinks the ceiling for Fernando Mendoza is lower than most people believe. Plus, Bear is upset about missing out on one of the best gambling weekends of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk joins the show fresh off a trip to Vancouver, where he says the people there are upset they are never in the same conversations as Toronto as a city. We get Adnan's opinion on the World Baseball Classic, where some players are full-time electricians and construction workers going up against Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. Then, the episode ends with a game of Keep 3, Cut 5... Academy Award winners for Best Actor since 1990. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sal Licata joins the show, and he admits he's rooting for the Dominican Republic because of Juan Soto in the World Baseball Classic. Taylor is rooting for the USA, but not the Red Sox players on the team. Then, we get to NFL free agency talk with Tua going to Atlanta and the New York Jets still looking for a quarterback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Comapny LIVE!: Stu and the guys talk about all of the news out of the NFL today and what qualifies as breaking news on a day like today. Stugotz and company talk about the Lakers as Izzy weighs in on the question: Are the Lakers better without LeBron James? The fellas talk about the Ravens and Raiders in the wake of the Maxx Crosby deal. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alec Pierce is back with the Colts. The Dolphins signed Malik Willis. Kenneth Walker is on his way to the Chiefs. We're scrambling to keep up before Stugotz delivers his "We Can" Observations after a loaded sports weekend that included the World Baseball Classic, college basketball, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Golic joins as the legal tampering period for the start of NFL free agency gets started. The NFL news... it never stops. Maxx Crosby is a Raven. Minkah Fitzpatrick is a Jet. The Dolphins have cut Tua. There's a lot to get to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of the Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys discuss an idea what will fix some of baseball's issues. Stu and fellas play a game of "Is It Just Me or...?". Plus, Stu and the guys take a walk down Audio Avenue. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys welcome baseball writer and analyst Tim Kurkjian onto the show to cover the headlines around major league baseball. Dan Beyer and Monse Bolanos filling in as they discuss a curious past 24 hours in the NBA. Dan and Monse filling in as they react to a truly amazing incident in girls' high school basketball. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz, Mikey, Taylor, and Izzy play "Here's a Headline" which sees the Houston Texans giving Hunter a huge one-year deal. Breaking News as Geno Smith is getting released by the Las Vegas Raiders. Rumor has it that Kyler Murray may have found his next team and the New York Jets might not be out of the Fernando Mendoza sweepstakes. And we play a game of Blind Rankings with "over the hill" running backs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball season is here, which means more Tim Kurkjian, which is always a great thing. Kurkjian joins the show and the conversation immediately begins with a debate over the best fielding pitchers in baseball. He also reveals a surprising pick for the second best baseball movie of all time. The crew dives into who poses the biggest threat to the Dodgers this season and what Kurkjian thought about the Mets offseason moves. Then, Tim shares his Mount Rushmore of double play tandems. Finally, he gives his thoughts on the upcoming World Baseball Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Marc Hochman and Stugotz revisit a caller who used to phone in pretending to be Jim Mandich, the late Dolphins player who hosted a show that aired at the same time on a rival station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and fellas play a game of "Is It Just Me or...?". Stu and the fellas have a discussion about Celtics' star Jayson Tatum as he prepares to return from his Achilles injury for the playoffs. Stu and the guys take a walk down Audio Avenue. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Amin joins the show before calling the World Baseball Classic, and Stugotz is shocked to learn that he DJs in Chicago, sometimes right after calling Bulls games. The crew talks with Amin about the upcoming World Baseball Classic and pitches him on the idea of an MLB team relocating to the Dominican Republic. This will be Amin's first World Baseball Classic, and he describes how he thinks it will differ from a more traditional broadcast. Then, the show ends with a blind ranking of all-time tennis players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Hochman joins Stugotz on today’s show, and Taylor says Hoch has one of the worst takes of all time about The Office. Taylor also doesn’t understand the hype around The Bear, which just announced its fifth season will be its final one. Should you ever have to get to a second season before a show gets good? Then, we play a game of Keep 3, Cut 5 with the category of South Florida coaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE: Stu and the guys discuss an idea what will fix some of baseball's issues. Stu has some thoughts on Aaron Judge's team speech. Plus, Stu and the fellas play a game of "Hand Up". #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T-Bob Hebert joins the show, and he and Stugotz bond over their shared love of The Wiggles. The crew gets T-Bob’s opinion on Mikey A’s on-air mistake. Then, Stugotz delivers “We Can” Observations, which includes a Top 5 list of athletes if they were named after cheese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mikey A had a slip of the tongue on live radio that Stugotz, Taylor and Izzy had to play for the audience. Why don't we wish each other a Happy (insert month here)? Taylor is having a hard time with his Ikea furniture. Izzy shares his thoughts on what is going on with Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company!: Dan Beyer filling in for Stu and the guys as he talks about the controversy stirred up by Bruce Pearl this past weekend regarding the resume of the Miami of Ohio men's basketball team and whether or not they deserve to be in the NCAA Tournament as an at-large. Jake Storiale of JomBoy Media joins Stu and the fellas to talk WBC and the other major headlines around MLB. Sports commentator and prolific podcaster Bomani Jones joins Stugotz and Company to talk about the top headlines around the NBA this week. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Marc Hochman and Stugotz revisit a 2005 Sun Sentinel article detailing the radio war between the established WQAM and the upstart newcomer, 790 The Ticket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Storiale from Jomboy Media joins the show to preview the MLB season and break down the biggest storylines heading into Opening Day. Who’s the biggest threat to knock off the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers? Storiale also explains why he’s more skeptical than most about the New York Mets and where they could fall short. The guys debate whether CC Sabathia deserves to have his number retired by the New York Yankees, rank the best rotations in baseball, and discuss how much of the Chicago Cubs’ season hinges on whether Pete Crow-Armstrong can return to an MVP level in Chicago. Finally, Mikey A prepares a game in which the crew blind ranks Yankees players since 2000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.