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The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz is an incredibly entertaining and unique sports podcast that has captivated me since I first heard it on ESPN 98.7 in NYC years ago. Dan Le Batard is undoubtedly one of the most intelligent and insightful sports reporters in the industry, and his ability to blend humor and thought-provoking commentary is unmatched. The show features a diverse cast of characters, such as Amin and Billy, who bring their own unique perspectives and contribute to the overall entertainment value. The addition of Jess on Tuesdays adds another level of greatness to an already star-studded lineup.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between the hosts and their willingness to push boundaries and challenge conventional sports talk norms. They create a fun atmosphere where anything can happen, and there are constant surprises for listeners. The show also does an excellent job of incorporating comedy into their discussions, making it enjoyable for both sports enthusiasts and comedy fans alike.
However, there are a few aspects that some listeners may find less appealing. For example, some feel that certain recurring guests like Lucy and David Samson receive too much airtime, detracting from the core dynamic of the show. Additionally, there have been complaints about interruptions during Dan's rants or discussions, particularly from Mike Ryan. Some listeners also feel that Stugotz doesn't contribute as much as he used to.
In conclusion, despite its minor flaws, The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz remains one of the most engaging sports podcasts available today. It offers a perfect blend of sports analysis, humor, and thought-provoking commentary that keeps listeners coming back for more. While no podcast is perfect for every listener's taste, this show has certainly earned its place among the best in the industry with its unique approach and talented cast.

The NFL Supplemental Draft is officially canceled—and absolutely no one is shocked. The league's stance on gambling remains undefeated. Former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz joins the show to break down the latest league drama and dig deep into the fiery Brendan Sorsby debate. Then, we tackle the ultimate everyday etiquette showdown—what's officially bad or badder: leaving your shopping cart stranded in the parking lot, or spitting your gum into a urinal? Plus, the guys lean into some peak offseason daydreaming: Which NFL player would actually dominate on a soccer pitch? AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Ethan Budowsky: https://x.com/ethanbudowsky Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Jessica Alba?" Chris is trying to close the gap on Jeremy's lead in Pitch Clock Trivia, and this week, Ethan puts them to the test with a new round of "Pitch Clock Jeopardy!" Plus, Daniel Alvarez of El Extrabase is here to break down the success of the Atlanta Braves, the MLB Trade Deadline, a potential playoff push for the Miami Marlins, and the Pitch Clock Star of the Week, Jac Caglianone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"THIS ISN'T ABOUT HELEN HUNT!" You know bout that Kevin Magnussen? The former F1 driver got into it with a NASCAR driver last weekend after driving in a race that featured former Cowboys head coach Jimmie Johnson and Stan Van Gundy. A lady in Canada nearly got into it with a bear, but managed to fight it off in an incredible video. Plus, Dave dismisses Castaway, Domonique gives us insight on CBA negotiations as a work stoppage lingers in Major League Baseball, and Jeremy made a banger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm pulling my butt cheeks apart saying, 'Tartan Army, get over here!'" You seen Toy Story 5? How 'bout that Super Girl? You get that D*** Cup? How 'bout Korn? You like that Korn? How 'bout that corn? It make your tummy hurt? You see that Caitlin Clark? How 'bout that Benny Johnson? You know 'bout that Boomer Esiason? HOW 'BOUT THAT JON DOWD? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"They would suck." When asked about Giannis, Dave Dameshek's responds with a story about his college girlfriend giving haircuts, the Nazi scourge, and a Broncos game against the Steelers. And when asked about a Heat team built around Kawhi Leonard joining Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, Zaslow has some strong takes. But what would he think about another former member of the Miami Heat who wears No. 23 and used to wear No. 6? (LeBron James. It's LeBron James.) Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Domonique Foxworth, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Because Miami, Billy Corben is joined by Miami New Times reporter Scott McLendon who wrote about former Miami Beach mayor Phil Levine's relationship with Jeffery Epstein. Plus, Camila Ball comes on the show to talk about being forcefully removed from a Miami-Dade county commission meeting during public comment with the intent on discussing local law enforcement working hand in hand with ICE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick (or Juju Miles and Olivia Krick if you are on the Olivia Miles MVP train) make their All-Star sleeper picks. Has Shakira Austin done enough with the Washington Mystics to make the All-Star roster? Will we see Janelle Salaun making the team? Next, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the week. Then, they play a new game called Arrest Her or Free Her? Juju and Trysta have to determine if certain players are robbing their teams of million-dollar contracts or if they need to be freed from their current teams. 00:00 Welcome!1:30 Trysta's All-Star Sleeper Pick2:50 Juju's All-Star Sleeper Pick4:17 Break4:37 DraftKings Pick of the Week5:20 Arrest or Free: Aaliyah Edwards7:20 Arrest or Free: Ezi Magbegor8:40 Arrest or Free: Ariel Atkins9:30 Arrest or Free: Monique Billings9:50 Arrest or Free: Aneesah Morrow10:00 Arrest or Free: Kahleah Copper10:20 Arrest or Free: Naz Hillmon10:40 Arrest or Free: Skylar Diggins10:50 Arrest or Free: Arike Ogunbowale11:40 Thank you! Bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We might need a buddy cop movie." It's time for JuJu Gotti's Thursday Thunder, coming off a win last week. He also has a couple of new awards to give out for this week and an update on The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Did I go to high school with you?" We're talkin' cats using the toilets, Stone Cold Steve Austin's greatest work, a scuffle in the WNBA, the move before the move for the Florida Panthers. Hey, those are cats, too! Also, what's the perfect level of fame? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You getting that dick cup?" Mike has updates on the World Cup after experiencing the joy of fútbol's global impact during his trip to Guadalajara. It's a big, beautiful world! Plus, Zas is going to a movie with his best friend (his son) tonight, a debate over the comedic stylings of Jackass, and the crew determines if they're better at being a parent, employee, spouse, or friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Radio Host Malone." Zaslow's glasses stop the show in its tracks as the chat explodes with Looks Like submissions, but we do react to the in-show BREAKING NEWS that LaMelo Ball has been traded to Minnesota to be paired with Anthony Edwards. Good move? Bad move? Combustible? Franchise changing? Sports? Plus, Pablo is the hobnobber or hobnobbers, Jaylen Brown clearly wants out, and Austin Reaves' max contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Giannis... he's on the Heat." What's the best alien movie? Is Zas improving the way he talks about a certain group of people? What recap does Jeremy have on yesterday's show? What does Mike think about the current Heat squad? Is their 2nd round pick going to be Rookie of the Year? Is he going to attract LeBron to Miami? Maybe? Yeah? No? Please? Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Domonique Foxworth, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Andre makes the best kind of crazy... the kind that makes fans out of Chris Rock and President Barack Obama. In a conversation as wild as his comedy, Eric tells Dan how his immigrant father wanted him to become a lawyer, the moment he walked out of the LSAT to pursue his own life, and how anxiety fuels his public mayhem to the point of nearly getting himself killed filming a prank involving a Chinese finger trap (spoiler: it wasn't on his finger). Who hasn't put their head through a glass case doing a Chris Farley impression, right? “Little Brother” starring Eric Andre & John Cena premieres only on Netflix June 26th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Cause that would mean you're not wearing your glove. You gotta have a glove on." Jazz Chisholm was caught sucking on a Blow Pop at 2nd base during a Yankees game, but what if he were freebasing? JuJu stops by to discuss the NBA Draft, his Joker of the Day, and the Ghanian witch doctor that cursed Harry Kane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What I just said is completely untrue." Jessica is here to discuss why Becky Hammon has been forced to apologize to Jalen Brunson while other pundits have not, and Zaslow breaks the news to us: It's because she's a woman. She also tells us why Zaslow has become the face of the ugly American that loves money, and Domonique weighs in on the NFL's decision not to hold a Supplemental Draft for Brendan Sorsby. Plus, Tony has to fire his pool guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You guys heard about the invasion tonight?" A Brazilian psychic has predicted an alien invasion during the Brazil-Scotland game in Miami tonight. Are we rooting for this to happen? Plus, Jeremy joins us live from the Marlins game to tell us whether or not he was freeballin' under the kilt he wore at the Tartan Army takeover at the Marlins' game on Monday night. But most importantly, Zaslow takes a moment to send our love and condolences to David Samson after he announced the passing of his daughter, Kyra. If you feel inclined to make a memorial gift, please consider "The Kyra Fund": https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I only have so many things." How do you answer the phone? Why are they calling, send a text? If somebody answers the phone with 'yeah', does that person hate you? Does Nick Wright have that lev? Is AJ Dybantasa enough to get Domonique to go to Washington Wizards games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I work at ESPN, I ain't got no lev." Zaslow is running point today with Dan out, and he wants to know whether the Florida Panthers owe Sergei Bobrovsky the contract that will take him to the end of his career. He also walks us through his experience watching Winning Time with his younger son, a show that features a lot of sex scenes. Plus, we give Tyler Herro the proper send-off and appreciation he deserves by debating whether he would come off the bench before or after Shane Battier on an all-time Miami Heat roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's a good angle for me." JuJu feels like a broken Celtics fan because of the joy he's experienced for the Knicks and Heat recently, and he has a Top 5 List of Free Agents For The Heat to Keep an Eye On. Also, it's time for the crew to unfurl a new banner for winning the Tuesday Offseason Title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The bed's upstairs." Michelle Beadle is excited about the Giannis trade for one person and one person only: Bobby P. Mike Ryan is here to celebrate... the Brady Tkachuk trade. Is Brady better at hockey than Giannis is at basketball at this point? Also, the World Cup has Mike and Jeremy believing in humans again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't have an office." He doesn't. He stole nothing. He steals nothing. He would never. Not from Mr. Smith. BUT he does have some updates for the crew on how the whole trade saga unfolded for the Heat, Bucks, and Giannis. Plus, Amin sticks around despite his better judgment, a shoutout to Heat PR, and Chris Cote juggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You know what that means..." Jorge Sedano, Amin Elhassan, and Ernie Johnson all stop by to correct Dan's analysis for why this trade is an EARTH-SHAKING, LEAGUE-DEFINING move for the Miami Heat. Or at least they get close to that. They explain how the Heat will build the roster, how Giannis will continue to succeed through the rest of his career, and the pressure of being a basketball historian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Bring out the cocaine!" GIANNIS. ANTETOKOUNMPO. IS. ON. THE. MIAMI. HEAT. THE TRADE IS HAPPENING. SOUND THE ALARMS. (Unless you're concerned about health like Dan.) IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE IN THE STREETS. (Unless you're concerned about age like Dan.) ZAS WAS RIGHT. TONY IS SCREAMING. CHRIS IS BANGING POTS AND PANS. DOMONIQUE...IS HERE. JEREMY IS INTERVIEWING FANS OUTSIDE THE ARENA. Today's cast: Dan, Domonique, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Tony, and Zaslow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Brother of the day..." Jeremy may end up in prison if the Giannis trade ends a particular way, plus JuJu has his Hater of the Day, Joker of the Week, and Post-Show Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Mama, give me needle." Shams Charania has finally arrived in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes to issue a big report: It's the Heat or the Celtics, and Jaylen Brown is on the table. Amin is here to break down the details of the potential deals, what they mean for the future of the league, and to deliver his World Cup Observations. Plus, we learn that someone on the crew is a snake guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Did the winning feel better than the losing?" Did Dan actually take a COVID test before today's show? Is Greg going to expand his Top 65 list to 250? Did Domonique play for "a many great teams?" Is Serena Williams expecting to lose at Wimbledon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"How ya doin', little man?" Jeremy writes the descriptions. Of COURSE this was going to be the title. Tim's entire life has changed because of our Looks Like game, so we have some of our favorites to get that iconic laugh out of him. Plus, a story about Barry Bonds by the batting cage, the potential for an MLB salary cap, and Tim forgets a stat that will haunt him for the rest of his days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's your Flu Game." Dan is under the weather, but he's powering through for YOU, the audience. But not for Greg or Domonique, who are almost certainly going to get sick from being around him. This Local Hour features a HUGE trade for the Panthers, the Celtics hopping back into the race with the Heat for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and, no matter how hard a certain Shipping Container member tries, none of the red-hot Miami Marlins. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Domonique Foxworth, Roy, Jeremy, Tony, and Zaslow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in its World Cup history, the United States has advanced to the knockout stage with a game left in the group stage. Not only have they advanced, but as a result of Turkiye losing to Paraguay, the USMNT has won its group and will host a Round of 32 game in San Francisco on July 1. Mike Ryan and Chris Wittyngham are here to share their reaction to this monumental win for US Soccer and to answer the question on everyone's mind: Can the United States actually win the World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan Strauss (House of Strauss) joins the show for an "objective vibes" time-capsule ranking of the major sports. Which league has the richest storylines to dominate our attention for the next decade, and is soccer primed to overtake football? Plus, we recap a wild week in Fúbol! Gino and Mike Fuentes tell the immigrant tale of our new star Folarin Balogun. Birthright citizenship rules. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Ethan Budowsky: https://x.com/ethanbudowsky Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Because Miami, Arianne Betancourt joins Billy Corben to talk about how she was able to get her father out of Alligator Alcatraz using a...special tool. Plus, Hector Mujica comes on to explain why he had to drop out of the U.S. Congressional race in District 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick react to Caitlin Clark's debut sneaker. The New York Liberty punch their ticket to the Commissioner's Cup finals; will they carry this success into the postseason? How dominant will they be with a healthy Sabrina Ionescu? Should the Eastern Conference be worried? Next, the Minnesota Lynx are at the top of the league despite Napheesa Collier being out. Should she rest until the playoffs? Then, the Las Vegas Aces lose to the Dallas Wings again, and A'ja Wilson calls out the defense. Why can't they beat Dallas? How can the Aces improve? And, Juju and Trysta have a message for the WNBA community. Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. 00:00 Welcome!0:40 Caitlin Clark reveals new show1:45 Will the Liberty find success in the postseason?3:45 Do the Lynx need Napheesa Collier?5:30 Why can't Vegas beat Dallas?8:30 A message for WNBA community10:45 Break11:05 DraftKings Pick of the Week11:56 Thank you, bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If you asked me, 'What sports trivia are you worst at?'..." The College World Series has been ELECTRIC, so Ethan has some CWS-themed trivia for Chris and Jeremy right after they provide an update on their trivia standings. And with the Miami Marlins having the best June of anyone in MLB, Jeremy invites fellow Marlins reporter Kelly Saco to the show to explain what's changed, break down the case for the All-Star game for BOTH of their middle infielders, and the unsung heroes on the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The moment you stop growing together is the moment you start growing apart.” Dan addresses the audience regarding his relationship with Stugotz, the buoyant future of our show, and why you, the audience, is the most important part of it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm on the phone, brother. Thank you." Amin calls in from the parade to give us a live report. Audio audience, this one is for you. Plus, AEW seems to be fans of Greg Cote, Dan and Zas criticize Bradley Cooper's eye surgery, and Zaslow's bloodline continues a historic streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Who's that?" Jess joins us from the parade with a better signal than Amin, although that might be because she's standing outside an Orange Theory watching it on a TV. Also, Zaslow can't help but ask a certain question. Plus, the World Cup is healing the world, NASCAR has a huge moment ahead, and Zas shows off his own parade bona fides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Oh, Chris, this is a joke." Mike and David are diametrically opposed when it comes to ESPN's coverage of the World Cup, but David ALSO has thoughts on parades, grocery store shopping carts, and trade discussions. But if you want him to praise James Dolan, that's a horse of a different color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I came." We have a lot to get to regarding Ronaldo, Giannis Antetokounmpo updates, and Jaylen Brown and Tyler Herro, but Dan has been distracted for several hours this morning because he was reminded of the total smokeshow that is Hervé Renard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ryan and Nick Verlaney, the host of the 'London Is Blue' podcast, break down what's ahead in the second set of World Cup group stage games including the United States vs. Australia, the continued excellence of Lionel Messi, and a potential precarious situation for Cristiano Ronaldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Birbiglia makes absurdity an award-winning artform in his sleep… literally. The comedian, writer, director, and actor shares with Dan Le Batard how he went from throwing up before shows and bombing to turning his personal experience sleepwalking through a second-story window into a critically acclaimed one-man show, movie, and bestselling book. Mike also opens up about how the discovery of a malignant tumor in his 20s pushed him to get his career started, the ongoing pressure of ambition and fatherhood, and the unexpected moment his skeptical dad finally understood him: handing out ice cream outside Carnegie Hall after a sold-out show. Mike's latest Netflix special, "The Good Life", is streaming now and subscribe to his “Working It Out” podcast. See Mike live on tour - for dates and tickets go to Birbigs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Get your personalities in order." We had a crazy day on the show, and the Polls proved it. And that's worth a toast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And that's worth a toast." Erling Haaland is an alien, right? Jess is here to talk about Brendan Sorsby, World Cup hydration breaks, shopping carts, Leeman's reaction to the Knicks winning a title, and try-hards before we determine the difference between a cheer and a toast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If we still kick the shit out of Australia, weehhegebbehhhehhh." If you have 10 Babe Ruths, do you have 1? Also, as we approach another huge game for U.S. Men's Soccer, why does most of America seem to have a problem with Alexi Lalas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"God bless his heart." How do we determine who is actually credible when it comes to breaking news? Does it change if it's about news vs. analysis? Plus, Chris Cote has revealed more of his despicable behavior, this time from INSIDE the grocery store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I didn't expect you to call me out on that." Zas and Jeremy are apoplectic with the National media as they try to will Giannis Antetokounmpo to Boston and bash not only the Heat's offer to Milwaukee, but also how good the Heat would be with a pairing of Antetokounmpo and Ade-debayo. Plus, it's time to reflect on the magisterial play of Lionel Messi. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Not intelligence." JuJu has shown up with a Joker of the Day, his Top 5 Championship Celebrations, and an update of The Polls that makes the crew realize what a great show we had today. Give it up for the internet, everybody! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I like to ride the lightning." After capturing their second title this season (don't forget that In-Season Tournament), The Kid Mero celebrates his Knicks exactly how you'd hope: with hairy shoulders, a limited fake Wemby, a truce with his wife, and internet as shaky as OG Anunoby's appearance on morning TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I mean, at some point, put a double on Putin!" Stan Van Gundy is here to answer our basketball questions but, more importantly, to bring back an old classic game: Douche or No Douche. Plus, Zaslow, Jeremy, and Tony revisit yesterday's conversation around UFC Freedom 250. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I like your watch." Do NBA reporters actually know ANYTHING about what's happening in these trade discussions amongst teams? Plus, would you be comfortable with the government policing your child's social media use? Will Greg Cote continue to expand his list of catchphrases from 65 to 75? Do you have to be naked to be a streaker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Ask her if she believes Otto Lopez should be an All-Star." Jeremy has ventured to the Post Office to ask how much a stamp costs, but he ends up in the worst scenario he could've imagined. Plus, new reports have emerged that Giannis Antetokounmpo would be open to a trade and an extension in Boston. Where does this leave the Miami Heat in their pursuit? Do people actually keep coins in their wallets? Today's Crew: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Jeremy, Tony, Chris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Step Back is back — and this time, it's personal. Or at least, it's financial. After a brief hiatus, Dan, Amin, and Izzy return with Pablo Torre to dig into his landmark 2017 ESPN feature on LeBron James — not the player chasing rings, but the architect quietly building an empire. What Phil Jackson famously dismissed as a "posse" — a word that told you everything about who was really threatened — turns out to have been a boardroom in disguise. Maverick Carter, Rich Paul, Randy Mims: ridiculed first, respected later, inevitable in hindsight. This is the episode where The Step Back steps sideways — from flashpoints to foresight — to ask how a kid from Akron turned loyalty into leverage, and a group of friends into a seat at the table that nobody wanted to give them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices