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It's trivia time babayyyyyy!!! Christian and Alexis square off against Dax McCarty, Dan Gargan, and Alan Gordon of the Major League Journeymen podcast for a fun and hilarious round of soccer trivia. Topics can vary wildly, from Quincy Amarikwa's career path to Andrew Dice Clay opening at Madison Square Garden, but you're guaranteed to have a good time while watching! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say

Mark Cuban might be selling the Mavericks but Jason Kidd isn't buying ESPN's Tim MacMahon's line of questions. Amin and Charlotte react to Jason Kidd's expletive filled press conference and LeBron James' tweet to the rescue! Then, Oddball continues the conversation about the NBA's tech and streaming wins and woes with House of Strauss' Ethan Strauss. What does Adam Silver have planned for the future of the NBA and how will the next generation of NBA fans consume the game? Plus, it may be chilly in Miami right now but there's three teams on real cold streaks going into tonight's games - will the Bulls, Spurs, or Pistons break their losing streaks tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MERCH SALE: davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop Today's word of the day is ‘rental' as in one year as in short term as in Juan Soto as in the San Diego Padres as in the New York Yankees. The rumors now are the Yankees want Soto, but the Padres are asking for a lot. Is it worth it? Should the Yankees go all in for Soto? (15:33) MLB Winter Meetings are about to start on Sunday. What should we expect? Is this when Soto gets traded? Is this when Shohei Ohtani signs? (21:05) Is Aaron Rodgers going to return? Should he return? Do fans want him to return? (30:50) Review: Inception. (36:25) Let's give a Mark Cuban update. He is not running for president. (41:00) NPPOD. (44:40) Andre Dawson wants to change his Baseball Hall of Fame team. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-Hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are breaking down this week's College Football Conference Championship games. Over in the NFL, The Philadelphia Eagles are an Underdog? The guys give their week 13 NFL Picks. Then later, Peter explains how you could make some money off an unlikely sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Amin & Charlotte took in "the Culture" last night at the Kaseya Center to watch the Bucks beat the Heat to clinch a spot in the quarter finals of the In-Season Tournament, news broke about Mark Cuban selling his majority stake of the Dallas Mavericks. What's next for Cuban and the Mavericks? Then, it's Wednesday, so you can count on Oddball to run up the score like the In-Season games with WORD COUNT! What will keep Tyrese Haliburton from winning MVP and who has a bleaker looking future at the moment: the struggling Bulls, the Pistons and their 14 game losing-streak or LaMelo Ball and his injury history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holiday sale still going on: davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop Today's word of the day is ‘shark tank' as in let's make a deal as in business as in Mark Cuban as in the Dallas Mavericks. What is happening here!? Could Mark Cuban really be selling the team? I never saw this coming! (15:11) What the heck is going on with Chicago Blackhawks? The team released a player. Rumors are lighting the internet on fire. A young superstar that now has to deal with it all. (30:20) Review: Lessons In Chemistry. (34:45) What is going on with the WWE and the UFC merger? A lawsuit! (43:00) NPPOD. (46:50) We have a David Tepper update. He is a patient man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15th anniversary of The Dark Knight. The one reason for all of Adnan's success. American Fiction. Lisa Cortes joins Adnan to discuss her documentary, “Little Richard: I Am Everything”. Silent Night. Are movies without dialogue watchable? The Persian Version. Adnan's odd late-night talk show routine. Should Cinephile talk to Paul Giamatti's brother? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the ThomaHawk! This week, host Joe Thomas is stuck in Mexico, Hawk is still chomping down thanksgiving leftovers, Phat Nattt recovers from an 8 hour drive from San Francisco and Juju Gotti is stuffed off Publix rotisserie chicken. In this post-thanksgiving ThomaHawk special, the squad discuss the firing of Frank Reich and the goofy Panthers, Tom Brady's comments on the state of the NFL and Alex Smith's response, Marvin Harrison Jr.'s fork in the road, saving Manning, Deion's first year, the state of the Browns and sooooooo much more.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait, is LeBron James on a retirement tour and only the Cleveland Cavaliers are aware?! Draymond Green doubles down on choking Rudy Gobert, Devin Booker leaves Madison Square Garden in shock, and Wemby's hands are how big? Looks like we've got some NBA Headlines to get through... Plus, Amin has some words for Gregg Popovich's PA announcement to Spurs fans regarding booing Kawhi Leonard and looks at the final stretch of the In-Season Tournament. Then, House of Strauss' Ethan Strauss joins Oddball to discuss the NBA's Hawk-eye debacle and why the NBA is not the tech company Adam Silver wants it to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MERCH SALE: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today's word of the day is ‘Carolina reaper' as in the pepper as in the grim reaper as in hot seat as in David Tepper as in the Carolina Panthers have fired Frank Reich. 11 games into his first season. Tepper is onto coach number 6 (interims included) in 7 years. (17:38) Sports Illustrated using AI to write stories!? Say it ain't so! (34:07) Review: Oppenheimer. (40:07) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals and the latest additions to the team. (45:12) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs down to the final four teams, we had to invite comedy writer and co-host of the Happy Foot Sad Foot podcast, Travis Helwig, in-studio to talk LAFC and so much more!  The MLS Playoffs quarter-finals round was as thrilling as it was controversial! Travis joins Christian and Alexis to break down the four QF matchups and discuss the insane referee decisions that impacted each game. The guys also take a deep dive into LAFC and Denis Bouanga's dominance to get Travis' thoughts on a potential MLS Cup repeat. You won't want to miss this hilarious, joke-packed episode! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say

Billy took a cold shower and is on one. Lucy is back from The Game and breaks down an exciting weekend in college football. We play a new game of Lucy or Goosey, Top 5 People/Teams Who Owe An Apology, Top 5 Coach of the Year candidates and BBBBBB! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CYBER MONDAY SALE BUY SOMETHING FOR THE FAM: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today's word of the day is ‘operation scapegoat' as in someone needs to be fired as in the owner says to the GM who says to the coach fire someone, anyone. The Commanders fired its defensive coordinator after Thanksgiving. Who is next? Panthers? Patriots? Chargers? (15:40) College football is out of control. Buyouts. Transfer portal. NIL. Conference expansion. You name it. (26:55) Review: Better Call Saul. (32:40) The Arizona Diamondbacks have a deal! The season pass! It's not Six Flags, but it's close! (41:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo investigates a story including, but not limited to, a Duke basketball champion, a World War II treasure hunt, an alleged con man, Bob Marley, Dan Snyder, and an attempt to make history by purchasing the Washington Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politicians don't want transgender people dominating girls' sports. But Ember Zelch just wanted to play softball, and nobody else seemed to mind. She was, after all, the ONLY trans girl officially even PLAYING girls' varsity sports in her ENTIRE state. Pablo travels to Ohio to learn why Ember fought for her right to love sports anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLACK FRIDAY SALE: davidsamsonpodcast.com Welcome to the Black Friday show! Let's start off with a story about my Thanksgiving day. It was a day for sure. (7:20) Josh Harris has to have seen enough of the current Commanders. Blown out on Thanksgiving. National game. Division game. Losing 45-10 to the Dallas Cowboys. Ron Rivera's seat is so hot right now he could have cooked the turkey. (15:20) Jim Irsay has some things to say. He had a bizarre interview on Real Sports. Then he decided to go on a social media rage and threaten to sue ‘First Take'. (24:26) Gregg Popovich had a moment in a game I've never seen before.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays are right around the corner and the shipping container discusses the best strategies for tackling Black Friday sales. They also discuss how much is too much to spend on parents and significant others and Chris Cote and Mike Fuentes share dueling top 5s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving from the GBF crew! (4:26) Chris Simms assures us that he doesn't tackle kids at his family's Thanksgiving Day game. (26:28) Mike Golic is impressed by Billy's solution to the CFP committee's playoff conundrum. (45:47) Austin Ekeler shares his thoughts on his team's loss and Stugotz puts him in an uncomfortable spot. (1:03:53) Juju Gotti is back and joins the guys to make picks this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're only a month into the NBA season and Oddball already has so much to be thankful for! Amin and Charlotte have their lists of things this NBA season ready to go and take a look at the latest updates from the Knicks $10 million lawsuit against the Raptors, why Knicks owner James Dolan announced he's stepping down and the In-Season Tournament action from last night. Plus, who will likely win the group between the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat on Friday? Uh oh... Aunt Char and Gramps Amin pull up to the Thanksgiving table with a lot of questions about what the hell is going on in the NBA these days... thankfully, Oddball has some answers to help guide them (and you) through these kinds of discussions this holiday week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLACK FRIDAY SALE: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today's word of the day is ‘mediocrity' as in eh as in average as in subpar as in the NFL and Tom Brady. What does this mean? Tom Brady has a problem with the league. With the coaches. With the players. With the rules. THE RULES HE HAD A PART IN CREATING! (12:55) Mike Tomlin said the firing of Matt Canada was his call alone. First in-season head coach or coordinator change in over 80 years. (23:00) Review: Four Weddings and a Funeral. (26:15) James Dolan is tired of the NBA. He's tired of Adam Silver. Why? (33:00) NPPOD. (41:25) Mike Shildt has been hired to manage the Padres. Will it work? (45:30) Brad Ausmus has replaced Carlos Mendoza as the new Yankees bench coach. Uh oh, Boone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many movies does Adnan watch per week? Poor Things. If you want to be Adnan's intern, one word: passwords! May December. How do critics write notes in dark movie theaters? Anatomy of a Fall. Adnan talks to author Scott Eyman about his new book, “Charlie Chaplin Vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided”. Albert Brooks: Defending My Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The ThomaHawk Show! This week hosts Andrew Hawkins and Joe Thomas and the ThomaFlawk, Phat Nattt & Juju Gotti debate the controversy of sideline reporting, as well as the news of Patrick Mahomes wearing the same underwear every game. This leads to a rabbit hole conversation about nasty NFL habits, for example, Hawk claims that most NFL players pee their pants during the game...They also talk football and share their favorite thanksgiving. You won't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thanksgiving week and “Underdogs” co-hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are here to help you sound like the smartest sports fan at your holiday table. The guys have done the research for you on a three-leg Thanksgiving Day NFL parlay that could help you win big. Plus, they're giving some insight on other ways to cash in on Turkey Day. Then, they draft their best underrated side dishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Harden FINALLY wins with the Clippers, Russell Westbrook and LeBron James embarrass Dillon Brooks, and Giannis' inappropriately calls out the Bucks so-called 'slow' start... sounds like some NBA headlines! If that's not enough for you, Amin & Charlotte 'kick it up a notch'... has Draymond Green cost the Warriors more championships than he's won? Will this be Julius Randle's last season with the Knicks? Ooh, Oddball is getting hot, or hotter, or BOLD OR SPICY! But hey, not everyone is feeling so hot right now... in fact, some in the NBA need a little guidance or rather a visit with the NBA LIFE COACH.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FTX founder was a "martian" to the sports world. Why did he spend so much on arena naming rights and superstar endorsements? And how the hell did SBF become friends with TB12? Authors Michael Lewis (Going Infinite) and Zeke Faux (Number Go Up) witnessed the rise and fall of a crypto king. Now we can do the postmortem: “Moneyball, on steroids, gone wrong.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLACK FRIDAY SALE HAS STARTED: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today's word of the day is ‘saikou' as in the best as in Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been posted to MLB. What does that mean? Who is he? Why does every team want him? Every rumor is this team is in on him. That team wants him. Who doesn't want him!? (12:50) When Max Scherzer speaks, we listen… because it's going to be HORSE HOCKEY! And he did it again. This time it's the pitch clock. (24:45) Zach Wilson has been benched. It finally happened. Is Saleh going to get benched next? (29:35) Review: Albert Brooks - Defending My Life. (32:55) NPPOD. (35:10) The Knicks are suing the Raptors for $10 million. No big deal, right? Well, they called out Adam Silver and said he wouldn't be able to do his job correctly in hearing this case. Interesting. Jimmy Dolan Special! (41:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Brandon Woodruff being non-tendered. He's hurt. Teams want him. Why not the Brewers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're hyped to be joined by Joe Lowery of Total Soccer Show to get his latest reporting surrounding Emma Hayes being named manager of the USWNT and the MLS Playoffs!  The news-breaker is here, folks! Total Soccer Show's Joe Lowery, who was first to announce Emma Hayes' appointment as USWNT manager, jumps on the show to share his most recent reporting about the hiring. Joe, Christian, and Alexis also analyze Hayes' tactical fit and predict what kind of changes we might see in the team. The guys also break down the USMNT's matchup against Trinidad and Tobago and react to Everton officially being docked 10 points by the Premier League. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say

The guys get ready for the rare Super Bowl rematch that this also a preview. Lucy's back from Seattle and Clemson! Stugotz shares his Top 5 things that he knows. Billy's has a fresh set of BBBBBB picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Mike talk about Shohei Ohtani and ways they would move players around and Mike offers the four things we have to get rid of to move forward as a society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait, has Amin turned a corner on his feelings towards the Miami Heat's Duncan Robinson?! Amin went to the Kaseya Center for the Nets-Heat game last night and shares with Charlotte his array of emotions and reactions to watching the Heat's seventh win in a row. Charlotte then tests Amin's ability to guess the seven Warriors players that scored in double digits last night in their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder with Steph Curry out with an injury and Draymond Green facing the first of his five-game suspension. While Amin may be hyped on Duncan Robinson now, some others in the league may need more of a pick me up... you know what that means... HYPE ME UP! Plus, Amin & Charlotte continue their conversation with Roland Lazenby, author of the new book, "MAGIC: The Life of Earvin 'Magic' Johnson", to discuss Magic's powerful connection to his ancestry and how Magic's success folds into the history and future of Black America and race relations across the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Bill Belichick now the grandfather you need to take the car keys away from? Is OnlyFans just selling loneliness? Is OnlyDans a thing? And how close did Dan get to death's door on ketamine? Also: a rooting baby, the jist, and premature dismounts.  PTFO-approved reading: Inside an OnlyFans empire: Sex, influence and the new American Dream Bill Belichick Is About to Get Fired, and Nobody Cares What If Psychedelics' Hallucinations Are Just a Side Effect? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xpwLxtAbVnU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IF YOU WANNA TALK TO SAMSON: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today's word of the day is ‘relocation frenzy' as in relocation as in MLB as in Oakland as in Las Vegas as in John Fisher as in Rob Manfred. The vote happened. It was approved. What happens to the Athletics now? (31:45) Review: She Came to Me (34:23) MLB Awards Recap. (40:40) Jim Harbaugh has accepted his 3-game ban. Why? Why did Michigan give up its legal battle vs the Big Ten? (43:35) Formula 1 in Vegas has been a disaster.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris The Bear Fallica to discusses Thursday Night Football, the University of Miami and college football after Stugotz might have accidentally booked him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juju Gotti joins Stugotz, Mikey and Billy to recap TNF's multiple injuries and the Stugotz of sideline reporters. Will Anderson believe his QB should be Rookie of the Year and MVP. Chris Simms isn't out on Josh Allen and has interesting interception stats in regards to the top QBs in the NFL. Stu Ya Gotz. In an unexpected twist Austin Ekeler has a pitch for the guys. Tony Boselli and Mike Golic share their thoughts on Mikey A. not using his sideline pass. Gordie is 4 days sober and has his Uber driver make some picks with him. Juju has the lock of the week and may have a new role on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Juju Gotti join Mystery Crate to share their NFL Germany experience, Fuentes pitches a new podcast idea, Amin shares his experience being the parent of an athlete and Chris tries to explain how he has gotten over Hibachi as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's official folks, the best manager in women's soccer is now in charge of the biggest job in women's soccer. Welcome, Emma Hayes, to the USWNT!  After the USWNT's disastrous performance in the Women's World Cup, we knew US Soccer would have to make a big splash with its next hire. Safe to say they have! Christian and Alexis discuss Emma Hayes leaving Chelsea to take the reigns of the USWNT and debate how it will affect America's young squad of players. We also preview the USMNT's match against Trinidad and Tobago, touch the financial investigations at Chelsea and Everton, and roll out a new edition of Tight 5. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say

Draymond Green faces a five game suspension for choking Rudy Gobert - will that have any impact on "Draymond being Draymond" in the future? Should Draymond be happy it wasn't more or upset that he's missing any games at all while others involved only received a fine? Amin and Charlotte then look at the invasion of privacy that TMZ has thrown at the Kelly Oubre Jr. incident - what can we expect to find out next about the story? Plus, Oddball is in session and ready to provide some much needed guidance for "Draymond Green" and "Anthony Davis" from NBA Life Coaches... Dr. Wilder and Dr. Elhassan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when restaurants become gas stations and farts disappear? You don't take food or fragrance for granted, especially around Thanksgiving. David Samson — host of Nothing Personal, gourmand, notorious lover of candy — didn't back down when Covid robbed him of his senses. He adapted, with phantom taste buds and a hedonistic calculus change to make his brain start tasting for him. He even took a Michelin-star vacation to Italy. And he put hot sauce on pretty much everything. So, of course, Pablo challenged him to the ultimate tasteless taste test, courtesy of Hot Ones. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f3udcjwHpHU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IF YOU WANNNNNNNNNA TALK TO SAMSON: davidsamsonpodcast.com Happy Birthday Day, we're always thinking about you. Today's word of the day is ‘230' as in 230 million as in 230 Million guaranteed dollars as in Deshaun Watson as in the Cleveland Browns. Deshaun Watson is out for the year. He still gets paid. Do the Browns regret this deal yet? 12 games in 2 years. That's it. (9:45) Draymond Green was suspended for 5 games for putting Rudy Gobert in a chokehold. Was that enough? (22:45) Review: LA Story. (29:00) Ron Washington was introduced as the Angels new manager. Did anyone ask him about Ohtani? He spoke about Trout and Rendon. The GM says they'll be aggressive this offseason. (36:00) NPPOD. (38:30) What is happening with Kelly Oubre? He suffered an injury that he says was caused by a car accident. The police are saying they can't find video of the incident. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the principal dancer of American Ballet Theatre and a legend who has broken glass ceilings in dance, Misty Copeland knows what it takes to reach the pinnacle of her profession. She joins Renee to talk about her life and career and the historic and inspirational trail that she leaves for little black girls trying to reach her star. Plus, Thanksgiving is next week. The crew gets together to let you know what the dos and don'ts are when it comes to the family get together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's "Underdogs" co-hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are kicking off the baseball offseason by breaking down some under-the-radar signings to keep an eye out for. Plus, they make their week 11 NFL Underdog picks to help make you some money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You just know Draymond Green could not WAIT to put Rudy Gobert in a chokehold... is Warriors-Wolves gonna be the most exciting matchup of the season now?! Amin and Charlotte look at all the punches thrown and trash talk spewed across the league in a hell of a night of In-Season Tournament games. Plus, Oddball calls out all the liars in the league with another round of WHO'S LYING? and what should the Bulls and Clippers do to try and save their seasons? How good of a rivalry will Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren really be? You can count on Amin and Charlotte to answer with WORD COUNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you wanna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today's word of the day is ‘fan' as in a big fan as in the Padres biggest fan as in yesterday the San Diego Padres announced that Peter Seilder had died at 63. The owner of the Padres was the team's biggest fan and he tried and tried to win. (10:10) John Fisher, owner of the Athletics, had a little run in with Athletics fans in Arlington. Let's see what he had to say! (26:00) Review: Escaping Twin Flames. (30:50) Giancarlo Stanton's agent has responded to Brian Cashman. Uh oh. (40:25) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Buffalo Bills firing the OC after another loss. (47:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huge breaking news out of the SEC West following Saturday's games! Also, they went and fired Jimbo What's next for A&M, Mississippi State, San Diego State, the previously-evacuated Northwestern and Michigan State gigs, and other assorted progrums Visit sunny preownedairboats.com! Subscribe to Vacation Bible School and Channel 6 and Buried Treasure! Listen to We're Not All Like This and DNF! Sign your name away in full faith to Shutdown Fullbooks! (This last one is about to be VERY important) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Marvels. Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe in trouble? Dream Scenario. Adnan calls it one of the weirdest films he's seen in a long time. How much fun was burning CDs? Adnan talks to the writer of The Holdovers, David Hemingson. Fall cleaning in the Virk household. Adnan tries to donate books at the library. Is there anything better than a slice of cheese pizza? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the ThomaHawk Show, it's a full house as both Phattt Nat and Juju Gotti are back in studio with your favorite hosts, Andrew Hawkins and Joe Thomas. They tackle Joe's upcoming move to Germany (yes, you read that right), the silliness of the Jim Harbaugh suspension, how Jimbo Fisher is living the American dream and so much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Clippers are 0-4 since James Harden joined and coach Ty Lue says it's because he's playing "too polite"... wait, what? Zion Williamson's frustrated, the Rockets have won six in a row, and Steph Curry is still breaking NBA records when most players his age in history are simply broken down... sounds like HEADLINES! Plus, bestselling author Roland Lazenby talks with Amin and Charlotte about his comprehensive and insightful new book, "Magic: The Life of Earvin 'Magic' Johnson", which reveals untold stories behind Magic's unstoppable drive and journey to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former co-host of Desus & Mero is also a former strip-club manager, crackhouse re-builder, domain-name seller, dead-rat picker-upper, and, by his own admission, a bit of a sad clown. Now, after the end of a beloved duo, "Hollywood Desus" wants to do every job in entertainment as a soloist. Plus: joints in the stairwell, porn in the library, NYC mayor Eric Adams in the club, robots in the kitty litter, how to use therapy as an operating system, and how to export the misery of being a Knicks fan. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YhydpKJHrkE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cooligans x Morning Footy collab continues with Charlie Davies of CBS Sports joining the show to discuss his incredible career and the biggest news in the world of soccer!   Every American soccer fan knows about Charlie Davies and his incredible punditry skills, but not as many will remember his time as a pro in MLS and abroad. Charlie joins Christian and Alexis to help remedy this by telling some unbelievable stories about his playing career, including his time with the USMNT. The guys also get Charlie's thoughts on the current crop of American soccer talent and hear about how he's inspiring some of the younger players to be themselves on and off the pitch.  Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say

If you wannnnnnnnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today's word of the day is ‘temporary injunction' as in Jim Harbaugh as in Michigan as in the Big Ten as in college football. It has been a wild 72 hours in the college football world, but let's start in Happy Valley. Michigan goes to play Penn State and Jim Harbaugh was not there. The Big Ten suspended him on Friday night! (12:10) Jimbo Fisher was fired by Texas A&M and the school owes him $76M! Just insane! $76M to not coach! What a life! (30:50) Review: The Killer. (35:32) NPPOD. (40:00) The Mavericks TV announcer went off on James Harden. Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo Fisher was fired by Texas A&M and will get paid $76 million to not coach. Would the guys ever work again if they had that deal? Exciting day in the NFL if you like FGs as 5 games ended on FGs and all the Jets and Raiders wanted to do was kick FGs. Did Mikey A. get his field pass in Vegas? Billy is back with his BBBBBB, has a list of the Top 5 People Doing Their Part in the Caleb Williams Sweepstakes. The Debut of Off The Gridiron, Top Wins, Top Loses and who will be the next QB in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices