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Stugotz is joined by Izzy Gutierrez to recap the NBA action from last night, which saw Victor Wembanyama leave early with a concussion as San Antonio lost Game 2 to Portland. Taylor argues that LeBron James’ dominance was the bigger story and wants to press Stugotz on the GOAT debate, given what we’re seeing LeBron do at 41 years old. Then, former NFL players Taylor Lewan and Will Compton join from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh to talk about their friendship, how they got started with their podcast, and expectations for prospects on Draft Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Simms joins the guys to discuss his latest mock draft and why he isn't as high on some players, especially at the WR position as others. Chris has grown more fond of Fernando Mendoza the more tape he has watched. Chris shares an awkward encounter with New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys talk about how the Knicks could not finish against the Hawks in game two of their series. Taylor has another idea that american sports can steal from international soccer. Stugotz and company react to comments made by Cubs manager Craig Counsell about the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani. #Stugotz #FSR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we inch closer to the draft, Field Yates joins the show to talk about the latest buzz around how the 2026 NFL draft will play out. Field has 2-3 "Blue Chip" players in this draft and expects to see a little of small trades as teams tinker with their draft board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Russo, son of Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo and host on ESPN Radio in West Palm, joins Stugotz to break down the Knicks’ collapse. Taylor challenges Colin on a “prisoner of the moment” take he had about UConn, plus more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor is very upset with New York Knicks' head coach Mike Brown after they lost game two to the Atlanta Hawks. How much of the blame is on Mike Brown versus Jalen Brunson? Plus, Izzy and Mikey A love a feature of the NBC broadcast while Taylor has a big problem with an ESPN feature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE: Stu and the gang break down the trade that sent Giants Defensive Lineman Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for draft picks. Stugotz and the guys deliver this week's version of "Mount Rushmore Monday". Plus, Stugotz and company recap the weekend in their own way in this installment of "We Can Observations". #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Stugotz and Mikey A's Super Bowl: Draft Week! The crew plays a game of Keep 3/Cut 5 all-time running back tandems. Plus, ESPN Draft Analyst Matt Miller joins the show to give us his thoughts on the NFL Draft just a few days away. Where will Jeremiah Love wind up? Who will the New York Jets take at #2 and when will Ty Simpson go?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sal had a rough weekend traveling to Peppa Pig's house for his daughter's birthday while Taylor was living it up as an unmarried man with no kids. Taylor reports on what it was like taking his two cousins to a Inter Miami game. Sal hates Aaron Rodgers. For Stugotz and Mikey A, the draft is the best time of year because it means "hope".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sal took the world by storm with his opening rant on Dexter Lawrence and the New York Giants 2 weeks ago, and it looks like the Giants weren't listening. Sal and Stugotz like the deal for the Giants while Mikey A doesn't. Meanwhile, Taylor called the Mets "bad vibes" weeks ago and the team is now looking at a must win game in April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys play a round of "Is It Just Me Or?". Masters Champions is in this week's installment of "Mount Rushmore Monday". Stugotz and company react to Stephen A Smith's take that he would not want Kawhi Leonard to be the leader of his NBA franchise. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stugotz and company discuss Padres closer Mason Miller and wonder out loud if we should be impressed with his numbers if he is only doing it in the 9th inning. Stu and the fellas talk about Stu's Page Six cameos.Stugotz and company break down the Knicks-Hawks series. Plus, Taylor reveals the poll results. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz is shocked that Izzy Gutierrez is having a hard time getting behind this Charlotte Hornets team ahead of tonight’s win-and-in game. Taylor questions whether what the NBA actually needs is for Heat–Hornets to develop into the league’s next great rivalry. Then, Jimmy Hart, the Mouth of the South, joins to discuss the upcoming Hulk Hogan docuseries on Netflix and Hogan’s impact on the sport, as well as his complicated legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz and Izzy open the show by discussing the NBA waiving the 65-game rule before getting into their excitement levels for the playoffs. The Knicks have been running more pick-and-rolls between Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, and Taylor asks if that’s a case of saving something for the playoffs. The crew also debates whether Devin Booker has lived up to expectations in Phoenix. Then, Shawne Merriman joins the show to discuss the latest headlines surrounding the NFL Draft and the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stugotz and company discuss Steph Curry's game against the Clippers and how the play-in games have been so far. Taylor takes Stu and the guys through a round of "Think About It Thursday". Stugotz and company react to Stephen A Smith's take that he would not want Kawhi Leonard to be the leader of his NBA franchise. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz and Izzy Gutierrez react to the Warriors’ comeback win over the Clippers in the play-in, featuring a vintage performance from Steph Curry and Al Horford turning back the clock. Then, Roger McDowell from the 1986 New York Mets joins the show to promote his new book, Hot Foot: My Hijinks and Upside-Down Life with the World Champion New York Mets! McDowell shares stories from his time in the MLB, where he was known as the team prankster, including the time he soaked Lenny Dykstra’s bat with rubbing alcohol and lit it on fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd McShay joins Stugotz today to preview the upcoming NFL Draft, sharing the latest he’s been hearing from conversations with people around the league. The Jets have the potential to win the draft, and McShay believes they could get aggressive with their second first-round pick at receiver. He also explains how teams have known about the 2024 report surrounding Rueben Bain and why he doesn’t believe it will impact his draft position. Who will ultimately be making the Giants’ pick, Joe Schoen or new head coach John Harbaugh? McShay breaks it all down in this packed episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.