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Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg exit the show stage left _ but not before culling the best moments from 160 episodes at breakneck speed. They pull out postcards from far-flung visits, thank their famous and not-so-famous guests, and as always, cap it off with one last great food fight.

Hoops legend Earl ‘The Pearl’ Monroe sparkles in a wide-ranging interview, telling hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg that while he’s thrilled today’s NBA players wield way more power, he wonders whether they’re having as much fun. On the menu: Gallimaufry, anyone? Anyone?

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg dissect the head-to-toe saga of woe that Antonio Brown brought to the Raiders, then bring on Oakland-based AP sports writer Josh Dubow to fit the pieces back together. Next up is USA Today columnist Nancy Armour on gymnast Simone Biles’ riveting performance en route to a sixth straight national all-around title. On the menu: The nectar of the gods.

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg wonder whether the Pats QB can stay upright long enough to cash out his latest contract, then bring AP NFL writer Barry Wilner aboard to sift through news from training camp. Next, FOX and YES TV analyst Sarah Kustok discusses the new “Batman-and-Robin” pairings trend in the NBA, as well USA Basketball’s tough recruiting week. On the menu: Your people eat some funny foods.

After two boxers are killed within days, hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg discuss why they _ and so many others _ find the brutal sport so compelling. Then AP women’s basketball writer Doug Feinberg joins them to lighten the mood with news from the WNBA’s All-Star weekend in Las Vegas and what to look for in the second half of the season. On the menu: You can never go wrong with French fries.

A hands-across-the-Atlantic episode: Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg  (from Northern Ireland) recap Irishman Shane Lowry’s emotional British Open win with AP golf writer Doug Ferguson. Then the pair pedal south to the Tour de France, where AP cycling expert Sam Petrequin previews the lung-busting final week of the world’s greatest bicycle race. On the menu: The NBA trophy dines out with a couple of champions _ Nick Nurse and Joe Maddon.

A boxing-golf doubleheader: Legendary fight trainer Freddie Roach and the Rev. Jesse Jackson join hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg to talk about how exercise _ and specifically boxing training _ has helped them offset some of the devastating effects of Parkinson’s disease. Roach also previews Manny Pacquaio’s upcoming fight with Keith “One-Time” Thurman and then AP golf writer Doug Ferguson joins the show to preview this week’s British Open from Royal Portrush. On the menu: Can you say “semifreddo?”

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg salute the World-Cup back-to-back champions U.S. women’s team, pan their male counterparts and recall the 1989 earthquake that put the World Series on pause. Then FOX baseball host Kevin Burkhardt joins them to preview MLB’s mid-summer classic. On the menu:  You going to eat that pickle?

An international, two-sport episode: Last year’s Wimbledon runner-up Kevin Anderson previews this year’s tournament with hosts Jim Litke, Tim Dahlberg and AP tennis writer Howard Fendrich. Then cycling writers John Leicester and Sam Petrequin check in from Paris for an inside look at the upcoming Tour de France. On the menu: Nothing says Fourth of July like Texas-styled brisket.

The rookie coach of the NBA champion Toronto Raptors reflects on the three decades of work required to become an overnight success, then tells hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg what he can’t wait to do next: sing the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field later this summer. On the menu: You going to eat that, or throw it out?

Host Jim Litke tracks the progress of the U.S. women’s soccer juggernaut at the World Cup with FOX announcer JP Dellacamera _ right after blaming Canada’s chaotic NBA championship parade through Toronto for postponing an appearance by Raptors coach Nick Nurse. And co-host Tim Dahlberg’s day off (to play golf) isn’t a total loss, since he joined AP golf writer Doug Ferguson for a wrap-up segment on an emotional U.S. Open win by Gary Woodland. On the menu: What’s with the plastic grass on my sushi tray?

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg dodge runaway golf carts and bring in AP golf writer Doug Ferguson to recap Saturday’s play and wrap up preparations for the final round of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. They zero in on the maddeningly small greens and the outsized role they play in crowning a champion in the golf season’s third major. On the menu: Waiter, can I see the wine list, please?

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg assess the carnage in Round 1 at Pebble Beach after overcast skies and soft breezes left one of the planet’s best courses almost defenseless. Then AP golf writer Doug Ferguson joins the duo to break down how so many golfers passed the first part of what was once billed as “the toughest test in golf” with ease. On the menu: Doug is on a diet?

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg are joined by AP golf writer Doug Ferguson to prep you for the opening round at Pebble Beach and address some burning questions. Can Brooks Koepka join Scot “Wee” Willie Anderson as the only three-peater? Would Eldrick “Tiger” Woods have been as famous if his nickname was ‘Elephant’? Will Phil Mickelson play patty-pat on the greens again? On the menu: What to make for dinner? Reservations.

Raptors guard Danny Green talks about his team being on the brink of a title, and Dr. David Chao (ProFootballDoc on Twitter) speaks with AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds about the fallout of Kevin Durant's Achilles injury. Plus: US-Canada relations, as in talk of good beer and good maple syrup.

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg suss out potential winners and losers with the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup on the line and the U.S. Women’s National Team opening defense of their World Cup title. Then they’re joined by author Jason Turbow, whose new book “They Bled Blue,” tells the tale of a talented LA Dodger team that didn’t get over the World Series hump until chubby, 19-year-old Fernando Valenzuela appeared on the scene. On the menu: When life hands you a broken fridge, try making a frittata.

It was a case nightmares are made of. A D.C. power couple, their 10-year-old son and housekeeper held hostage for nearly 24 hours and murdered inside a burning D.C. mansion. WTOP examines the complicated trail of evidence that police say led to finding their killer and why they say he committed such a brutal crime. Listen to the first episode now: http://bit.ly/2XDFub0 New episodes will be available every Monday on PodcastOne.com and Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review!

As the Toronto Raptors try to close out the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, guest host Tim Reynolds sits down with ABC/ESPN's Doris Burke - the Hall of Fame analyst to break down the teams and the series. Also discussed: Drake's crush on Doris.

It’s Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors. Guest host Tim Reynolds talks to Kirk Hammett of Metallica and former “American Idol” winner Fantasia about what it’s like to perform the national anthem on such a big sports stage. G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim stops by to talk about all the former G Leaguers in the NBA Finals. And we break down Toronto’s big Game 3 win.

Fox Sports lead game analyst Aly Wagner joins the show with guest host Tim Reynolds to talk about the Women's World Cup and the pressure on the United States women's national team to defend its championship. Also, AP sports writer Annie Peterson joins the show before she heads off to France to cover the biggest tournament in women's soccer.

In this episode, we get a player's perspective of the series from Kevin Huerter of the Atlanta Hawks -- who breaks down the Golden State-Toronto matchup. We talk about a "janky" defense, we talk to Warriors legends Chris Mullin and Tim Hardaway, and a quick chat with Raptors assistant Jamaal Magloire.

From Toronto, guest host Tim Reynolds sits down with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to talk Zion Williamson, the Los Angeles Lakers, free agency, the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China and more. We break down Raptormania north of the border, and Reynolds and fellow AP Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney talk about what will happen in Game 2 of the Raptors-Warriors series. Plus, how to say Toronto - the right and wrong ways.

From Toronto, guest host Tim Reynolds gets you ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors. On the show, we talk to Raptors coach Nick Nurse (who tells us that Kawhi Leonard considers the regular season practice), Warriors coach Steve Kerr (who talks about drinking wine with Gregg Popovich), NBA referee-turned-executive Monty McCutchen, legendary Toronto Star beat writer Doug Smith, and AP Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney joins Reynolds to break down the series.

The NBA artist formerly known as Ron Artest ushers out Mental Health Awareness Month with hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg, detailing how he struggled with anger issues during his career and is still learning to seek help from others. Then NBA writer Tim Reynolds, who will handle the NBA Finals game-day podcasts, provides a preview of the Warriors-Raptors series. On the menu: Enough with the eggs.

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg screen the life and times of big-league catcher-turned-spy Moe Berg with filmmaker Aviva Kempner, whose new documentary on the mysterious ballplayer hits theaters and film festivals this week. Then they bring on AP pro basketball (and part-time boxing) writer Brian Mahoney to scan the NBA playoffs, explain the LA Laker’s ownership squabble and recap heavyweight champion Deontay WIlder’s lightning KO of Dominic Breazeale. On the menu: Mapping the tomato genome.

A boxing-basketball-baseball combination punch: Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder tells Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg he wants to wreck upcoming opponent Dominic Breazeale because “it’s personal.” Then the hosts roam West to East looking in on the NBA playoffs. Finally, author Kevin Cook discusses his latest book, “Ten Innings at Wrigley” _ the May 17, 1979 game at the tipping point of the new era in baseball. On the menu: You did what with cauliflower?

An NBA, horse racing and hockey triple-header. Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse takes the pulse of the playoffs for hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg. Then they replay the replay fiasco that was the Kentucky Derby and finally catch a Zamboni ride with AP hockey writer Stephen Whyno and get up to speed up on the NHL playoffs. On the menu: Who counts your calories?

A Kentucky Derby-NBA double-header episode: First, Hall of Fame trainer and 5-time Derby winner Bob Baffert loads hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg into the starting gate at Churchill Downs. Then they’re joined by professor, analyst, map-maker and author Kirk Goldsberry, whose new book “Sprawlball” tracks the evolution of the 3-point shot and how it’s changed the NBA. On the menu: What to eat before you listen to rap music.

NFL draft guru Ross Tucker takes a break from his own PodcastOne show to school hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg on what to expect when Round 1 begins later this week in Nashville. Then FOX analyst and former U.S. international Alexi Lalas previews the Champions League semifinals and weighs in on instant replay in soccer. On the menu: The Chicken that Babe Ruth Made Famous.

Tiger Woods' win at the Masters is still a hot topic. PodcastOne Sports Now hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg look back at the memorable moment that transcended the sports world. Litke and Dahlberg also discuss what Woods may do next for his career and the sport with AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson, who was honored last week for receiving the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. Guest host Larry Lage catches up with Mike Tirico of NBC Sports after he filled in as an announcer at the Masters for Westwood One Radio. Jemele Hill, a staff writer for The Atlantic and host of "Jemele Hill is Unbothered," shares her thoughts on Woods' comeback and the essay Kyle Korver of the Utah Jazz recently wrote about white privilege for The Players' Tribune. ESPN analyst Chauncey Billups wraps up the weekly podcast, talking about his admiration for Woods. The 2004 NBA champion also breaks down the NBA playoffs, recalls being part of the infamous brawl involving the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and fans nearly 15 years ago and says he wants to be an NBA general manager.

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg read the weather map, get a recap of Round 3 from AP golf writer Doug Ferguson and issue their forecast for a wild final round. Then major champions and TV analysts Curtis Strange and Paul Azinger recall what it's like to wake up with a chance to win a major championship. On the menu: Cold pizza and tequila.

Valentino Dixon tells host Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg the remarkable story of how his drawings of golf holes from a prison cell set in motion a lengthy process that overturned his wrongful conviction in a 1991 shooting. Also joining the interview is Golf Digest writer Max Adler, who advocated on Dixon’s behalf. On the menu: Cocktails with two-time Masters champ Bernhard Langer.

Golf guru Butch Harmon, caddie emeritus Carl Jackson and former winner Ian Woosnam weigh in on what makes a good Masters start. Then hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg recall a pilgrimage to the statue of Augusta native son James Brown. On the menu: single-malt scotch.

Rick Reilly, author of “Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump,” tells hosts Jim Like and Tim Dahlberg how he pulled the best-selling book together. Then the hosts review the men’s and women’s NCAA championship games and join AP golf writer Doug Ferguson on-site at Augusta National Golf Club for a sneak preview of the Masters. On the menu: Pastries? Bagels? Oatmeal? Grits? Eggs and sausage? Or all of the above?

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg choose sides in the title game and remember the best college basketball teams that got derailed on their way to the coronation (1991 UNLV’s Runnin’ Rebels, anyone?) Then AP’s Doug Feinberg previews the NCAA women’s championship game from Tampa, and Aaron Beard takes a break from the Final Four in Minneapolis and hands over his list of best-nevers for debate. On the menu: How coffee got its groove on.

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg debate whether a Final Four long on experienced teams and short on “one-and-done” stars signals a shift in the power dynamic between coaches and athletes. Then they’re joined by AP sports writers Dave Skretta and Dave Campbell on-site for a preview of the games and how Minneapolis is rolling out the red carpet (and chain-link fences). On the menu: Where’s the beef?

Sportscaster Ernie Johnson takes hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg on a behind-the-scenes tour of the TBS studios during March Madness, then weighs in on the debate over Coach K’s late-game play-calling in Duke’s loss. Next, updates on the NCAA women’s tournament from AP’s Doug Feinberg and the NFL’s (latest) instant replay tweak from pro football writer Barry Wilner. On the menu: Beer for breakfast.

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg put big-time coaches on the couch as the Final Four comes into focus, analyzing how the different approaches of guys like Coach K and Tom Izzo yield championship results. Next, they're joined by AP sports writers Stephen Whyno and Dave Skretta for previews of the day's big games. On the menu: That bottle of wine cost how much?

ESPN analyst former NBA star Jalen Rose helps Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg navigate the Sweet 16 bracket and hands out grades to the NBA-readiest prospects. Then the hosts play their own version of “College Bowl,” arguing whether classroom smarts translate to the hardwood. On the menu: What do you call a 20-pack of individually wrapped hummus servings? Hummui?

Guest host Tim Reynolds talks with New York's all-time leading high school scorer, Joseph Girard III of Glens Falls, New York about his incredible career, how fellow Glens Falls alum Jimmer Fredette was a mentor and his future playing for Jim Boeheim at Syracuse. And then the hoops talk continues with Reynolds' fellow AP Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney, who discusses Dwyane Wade's final game at Madison Square Garden, why Golden State is still the favorite and what should happen with Kemba Walker. Also included: Shoutouts to UCF and Gronk.

Guest host Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press talks to Abilene Christian coach Joe Golding, he of the ripped suit pants and so much more, about what an NCAA appearance is going to do for his school. And then we sit down for a long chat with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade, a 2003 Final Four participant, to discuss what he would do to fix college basketball.

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg are upset about upsets (and cats), wondering whether last year’s blown-up brackets were an exception or a sign of things to come. Then AP sports writer Luke Meredith zooms in on some interesting West Regional matchups and college basketball writer Aaron Beard makes the case for a Duke-North Carolina finale worth watching. On the menu: Want some Velveeta to wash down that sock?