Podcast appearances and mentions of arnie spanier

Aaron Torres and Arnie Spanier start off the show discussing LeBron James' decision to join the 76ers after a long and thought out process in free agency. The guys are then joined by SEC and Alabama football insider Ryan Fowler to discuss the SEC wanting to leave the NCAA and create its own league and Alabama's football outlook in a pivotal year for Kalen DeBoer. Aaron and Arnie also discuss Kyle Shanahan being involved in a serious car accident, Aaron Donald likely returning to the Rams, and Patrick Mahomes back from ACL tear already! Fox Sports Radio NBA Insider Mark Medina joins the show to discuss LeBron James and the incoming rookie class and how special it is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arnie Spanier and Chris Plank discuss Spain’s demolition of Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, why you can’t count out the Golden State Warriors in the LeBron James Sweepstakes, the fallout for the MLB Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, which second-half MLB storylines need to be monitored, their biggest beef with Fanatics Fest, which NFL Training Camp headlines need to be monitored, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Martin, with Arnie Spanier filling in for Aaron Torres, dissect the upcoming World Cup Final, what Spain and Argentina need to do respectively to win, and they share their opinions on the tournament itself. Plus, they discuss the slow-moving LeBron move, Tom Brady making his way into the WWE, and the Belgian Grand Prix predictions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier discuss the fallout from the USMNT’s flameout in the World Cup, why we wish more people would appreciate the journey rather than the destination when it comes to sports, the biggest NBA trades that never happened, which team makes the most sense for LeBron James in free agency, the biggest MLB storylines heading into the All-Star Break, the conspiracy theories surrounding Conor McGregor’s injured knee in his return to the octagon, provide live look-ins to the late-night NASCAR race, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show reacting live to the ending of England vs. Mexico, breaking it all down as England advanced to the quarterfinals! They get into some of the other big storylines from around the tournament, including USMNT star Flo Balogun's controversial red card ban being suspended, clearing the path for him to suit up against Belgium on Monday. They also discuss Argentina narrowly surviving in an instant classic against Cape Verse, Norway taking down Brazil behind two goals from Erling Haaland, and more! Later, Arnie and Plank get into LeBron's looming decision on his next team... Where do we think he'll ultimately land? How much do we care at this point? They also react to the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks... Do we think Boston got a fair return for the former Finals MVP? Plus, Arnie's picks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier, filling in for Jason Smith, discuss Argentina surviving Cape Verde's scare in the World Cup and the biggest stories in NBA Free Agency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier, filling in for Jason Smith, discuss Team USA being without Folarin Balogun for their round of 16 match Monday vs. Belgium. The guys then discuss NBA Free Agency and how the Lakers look after moving on from LeBron James. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier, filling in for Jason Smith, discuss the final 16 teams of the World Cup and where LeBron James could go in Free Agency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier, filling in for Jason Smith, discuss where LeBron James could sign in Free Agency, why the World cup is the biggest event in sports by far, and the guys are joined by Todd Fuhrman to discuss the World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier, filling in for Jason Smtih, discuss the World Cup shattering all viewership records and continue to talk about NBA Free Agency! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their thoughts and reactions to the Miami Heat trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo! How do they now stack up in the East? Does Giannis make them legitimate contenders? They then get into the other blockbuster NBA trade of the week as the Hornets sent LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves... In a loaded Western Conference, does this move give Minnesota a fighting chance at a championship? Vegas insider and friend of the show Todd Fuhrman joins to share some insights and favorite bets heading into the week of sports. Later, the guys get into some World Cup talk, discussing the USMNT's last-second loss to Turkiye... Did it change our outlook on Team USA going forward? Plus, Arnie's picks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Fitz and Arnie Spanier (in for Buck Reising) open the show with their thoughts and reactions to all the latest in the World Cup! After seeing the USMNT fall to Turkiye, has our outlook on them changed at all? They also get into LeBron James' future, debating whether they think he'll return to the Lakers or end up somewhere else like the Heat. Speaking of the Heat, the guys get into the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis to Miami... Is he really worth all of this hype? They also discuss the other big trade of the week that sent LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves... Do we see them as legitimate contenders? Later, Jason and Arnie talk about the latest in the Brendan Sorsby debacle as the NFL denied his request to enter the Supplemental Draft. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "Would You Rather?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this Father's Day edition of the show talking about the Knicks' championship parade! Did Arnie actually end up going? That leads into a discussion on the USMNT's hot start in the World Cup... How much has the USA's early success affected our interest in the rest of the tournament? They also discuss some NFL offseason storylines as we continue through the offseason and get ready for training camps. They set the stage for Tuesday's NBA Draft, debating whether it's the deepest pool of talent we've seen in recent memory. Vegas insider and friend of the show Todd Fuhrman joins to weigh in with his own thoughts and share some of his favorite bets heading into the week of sports. Arnie and Plank weigh in on the latest in LeBron James' looming free agency decision along with Giannis' potentially imminent trade out of Milwaukee. Plus, reacting to the news that Brendan Sorsby has entered the NFL's supplemental draft... Who should take a chance on the polarizing young QB?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their thoughts on the Knicks winning their first NBA title in 53 years! They give the Knicks their flowers, breaking down where this ranks among NYC championships in history, along with where Jalen Brunson falls among all-time Knicks. Then they break things down from the Spurs side of things, discussing what needs to be done this offseason in order to eventually get over the hump. The guys also talk about the World Cup, reacting to Team USA's dominant win over Paraguay and debating whether a strong run from USMNT would increase interest in soccer in the US. Later, Arnie and Plank react to the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Vegas Golden Knights to win the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas insider and Golden Knights fan Todd Furman joins the show to weigh in with some thoughts and share some of his favorite bets heading into the week of sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Martin and Arnie Spanier filling in for Aaron Torres react live to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks winning their first championship in 53 years. The guys discuss why the Knicks were able to do this and how it started with Jalen Brunson taking far less money to let the Knicks sign OG Anunoby to a massive extension. Jason and Arnie also discuss the White House UFC event, and the dominant Team USA win over Paraguay to start the World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Best of the Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon. On tonight’s show, Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier (in for Jason Smith) talk about game 3 of the NBA Finals, reacting to the Spurs win. They're also joined by MLB insider Jon Paul Morosi to talk some baseball. Plus, Paul Skenes did something really cool that made a bunch of kids’ day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier talked about Wemby/Brunson to get you all set for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. And the Brendan Sorsby situation just keeps getting weirder after a judge granted him a temporary injunction against the NCAA!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier talked about all the incredible shenanigans coming off NBA Finals Game 3. And Vikings QB's JJ McCarthy and Klyer Murray weighed in on the challenges of splitting reps!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier were joined by Jon Paul Morosi to chat about all things MLB, Stanley Cup Final and World Cup. Plus, Paul Skenes did something really cool that made a bunch of kids’ day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their thoughts on the NBA Finals through the first two games! With Arnie's Knicks up 2-0, how confident is he feeling about the series as a whole? How much of a chance do we give the Spurs at making things interesting? Who would be the Finals MVP if the series ended today? Vegas insider Todd Fuhrman joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts, talk about the Stanley Cup Final, and share some of his favorite bets heading into a big week of sports. Later, Arnie and Plank talk some NFL, reacting to the blockbuster trade sending Myles Garrett to the Rams for Jared Verse and multiple draft picks... Are they no-brainer Super Bowl favorites at this point? Plus, discussing the Chicago Bears' potential move to Indiana!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their thoughts and reactions to the Spurs beating the Thunder in game 7 of the Western Conference Finals! They do a postmortem on OKC's season, debating what changes (if any) are needed going forward. Then the guys start setting the stage for the NBA Finals, taking a look at the biggest storylines and logging their official predictions for how things will play out. Vegas insider Todd Fuhrman joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts and share some betting insights as we head into another big week of sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason and Arnie start off the show reacting to the Spurs knocking off the defending champion Thunder and why Wemby is ahead of schedule in his path to greatness. The guys also discuss whether or not Jalen Brunson will be the greatest Knick of all time if he brings New York back a championship before talking about the new WNBA and Caitlin Clark feud. The guys then make their NBA Finals picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier discuss James Harden and Kenny Atkinson's interesting comments following the Cavs getting swept by the Knicks. Mike Harmon goes off on Harden for getting torched on defense the entire series then trying to say he's a great defender. More on the NBA Playoffs is discussed and some WWE as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier react to the Knicks getting to their first Finals since 1999.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier discuss James Harden and the Cavs interesting postgame comments after getting swept by the Knicks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier preview Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and who will be the biggest X-Factor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their instant thoughts and reactions following game 4 of the Western Conference Finals! With the series tied 2-2, who do we think ultimately comes out on top? The guys also discuss the Eastern Conference Finals... With the Knicks up 3-0 and the series essentially wrapped up, do we think the Knicks pull off another sweep, or might Cleveland steal a game or two? Vegas insider Todd Fuhrman joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts and share some betting insights as we head into another big week of sports. Later, Arnie and Plank talk some NFL, reacting to the Saturday Twitter drama involving Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart, discussing Matthew Stafford's contract extension, the latest update on Malik Nabers' knee, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monse Bolaños and Arnie Spanier (in for Martin Weiss) open this week's show discussing the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers! They talk about the series as a whole before setting the stage for game 3, which they react to in real time throughout the show. They also talk about the Western Conference Finals, debating how much of a chance the Spurs have at digging their way out of their series deficit and taking down the Thunder. NBA insider Mark Medina joins the show to weigh in with some thoughts of his own. Later, Monse and Arnie move over to the NFL, starting with a bunch of news surrounding the New York Giants... Was Abdul Carter justified in calling out Jaxson Dart via Twitter for introducing Trump at a rally? What's the panic level on Malik Nabers' knee injury right now? Did Joe Schoen really deserve a multi-year extension? They also discuss Matt Stafford's contract extension tying him to the Rams through the 2027 season. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "The Sports Court"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arnie Spanier and Aaron Torres (in for Chris Plank) open up this week's show with their instant thoughts and reactions to the Cavaliers defeating the Pistons in game 7 of their series! That leads into a big preview of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals as the guys set the stage for both matchups... Can the Spurs regular season dominance over OKC translate to the playoffs? Would the return of Jalen Williams make the Thunder truly unstoppable? Will a week of rest prove to be too much time off for the Knicks? Will their hard-fought series against the Pistons prove to have taken too much of a toll on Cleveland? Vegas insider Todd Fuhrman joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts and share some betting insights as we head into another big week of sports. Later, Arnie and Aaron get into the NFL schedule release, running through some of their biggest takeaways coming out. Plus, thoughts on Aaron Rodgers finally re-signing with the Steelers on a one-year deal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their thoughts and reactions to the Knicks sweeping the 76ers to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals! Arnie explains why this version of the Knicks is one of the greatest sports teams ever assembled (*audible sigh*). They also weigh in on the Lakers vs. Thunder series, discussing whether they think the Lakers are warranted in their public complaints about the officiating. Betting insider Todd Fuhrman joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts and share some insights from Vegas as we head into a big week of sports. Later, Arnie and Plank react to Wemby being ejected from game 4 vs. the Timberwolves... Might he actually be suspended? Could this be a turning point in the series? Plus, the guys also talk about the NBA Draft Lottery, going through some of the biggest winners and losers coming out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier react to all the major headlines coming out of the NBA as the first round comes to a close, including LeBron James leading the Lakers to the second round, the multiple Game 7s, and the Celtics fumbling. They also look at the Knicks becoming the favorites out of the East and react to the Cavaliers moving on to the next round. All that and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron and Arnie start off the show discussing the 76ers finally getting over the hump and defeating the Celtics in a series for the first time since 1982. Aaron argues it was more about the Celtics missing shots and sticking to a gameplan that wasn't working. Still, both of them applaud Joel Embiid's toughness to finish that game and dominate in a Game 7. The guys discuss the fascination with LeBron vs. Jordan debates going on right now and why LeBron's performance against a Kevin Durant-less Rockets team shouldn't decide the GOAT debate. Aaron and Arnie discuss which NBA team is NBA's sweetheart the rest of the way and why it could actually be a team from Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their overarching thoughts and reactions following the 2026 NFL Draft! They get into the biggest winners and losers of the weekend, react to some of the biggest storylines coming out, and more! Betting insider Todd Fuhrman joins the show to share some Vegas insight as we head into a fresh week of sports. Arnie and Plank then move over to the NBA, discussing all the latest in the playoffs! Can the Timberwolves tread water for long enough while Anthony Edwards works his way back from injury? Is a Finals featuring the Thunder and Celtics a foregone conclusion at this point? Plus, reacting in real time throughout the show to game 4 of the Lakers vs. Rockets series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron and Arnie start off the show recapping the NBA games on Saturday, most notably the Timberwolves beating the Nikola-Jokic Nuggets without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo. The guys debate whether or not Jokic should be suspended for shoving McDaniels at the end of game 4. The guys then discuss Kevin Durant's Rockets being down 0-3 to the Lakers, who are without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves and why Durant continues to make every team he joins worse. Aaron and Arnie then discuss the NFL Draft's biggest storylines including Ty Simpson to the Rams, Carnell Tate to the Titans, and the 49ers and Jaguars historically bad draft classes. The guys end the show discussing the new leaked pictures of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Rusinni and whether or not Vrabel should get fired. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier react to all the major headlines coming out of the NBA as the first round of the playoffs gets underway, including LeBron James leading the Lakers, Wemby’s dominant showing, and the Celtics controlling the East. The guys also break down the struggling Mets after their 11th straight loss, already calling it quits on the season in April. Plus, they take an early look at the upcoming NFL Draft. All that and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonas Knox talks about the Golden State Warriors season coming to an end and Steve Kerr’s postgame comments, recapping a wild two weeks for NFL insider Dianna Russini, goblins force the country to listen to Arnie Spanier, Arnie discusses the upcoming end of LeBron’s career, the possible end of Steve Kerr’s career, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier with all the latest from the busy day in sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier reacted to Dianna Russini submitting my letter of resignation to The Athletic. MLB Insider Jon Paul Morosi stops by for all the latest and greatest from the diamond. Plus, more of the NFL story of the month! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier are LIVE with all the BIG stories of the day/night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier discuss the end of the NBA Regular Season and a quick preview of the NBA playoffs, then dive into Rory McIlroy’s repeat Masters win. The guys then dive into the drama surrounding Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel, then Todd Fuhrman joins the show to discuss if there were any money to be won from the Masters and the beginning of the NBA and NHL playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their reactions to Arnie's Arizona Wildcats collapsing against the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament... They look ahead to the National Championship game, making their predictions for who comes out on top between Michigan and UConn. They then weigh in on a heated postgame interaction between UConn and South Carolina women's coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley. Vegas insider Todd Fuhrman joins the show to give his own thoughts and share some of his favorite bets heading into the week of sports. Later, Arnie and Plank move over to the NFL, discussing the recent discourse surrounding Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arnie and Jason start off the show reacting to Michigan's ABSOLUTE dominance of Arizona in the Final Four. The guys then preview the National Championship between UConn and Michigan on Monday and discuss the Women's side of the bracket as well. Arnie and Jason side with Dawn Staley after the altercation with Geno Auriemma before continuing to discuss what went wrong with Arizona against Michigan. Aaron Torres joins the show to discuss the Final Four and preview the National Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier are LIVE with all the BIG stories of the day/night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much would Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier pay for Yoshi Yamamoto's bobble-head? And the NFL will likely hire 150–180 officials from DI, DII, and DIII colleges as replacement refs to prepare for the upcoming season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier talked some Major League Baseball and previewed the upcoming Final Four in Indy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier were joined by MLB Insider Jon Paul Morosi for all the latest from around the diamond. JP also shared if he thinks it might be time for CB Bucknor to step away from the game after the past few days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier with all the latest on Tiger Woods announcing he’s stepping away from golf to seek treatment and focus on his health. And CB Bucknor strikes again, this time saying the runner did not touch first base when he clearly did!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier react to all the major headlines coming out of the NCAA Men’s Tournament! The guys break down Arnie’s Arizona Wildcats advancing to the national semifinals, while Duke gets eliminated by UConn. They also take a look at the NCAA coaching carousel, discussing potential moves following UNC parting ways with head coach Hubert Davis, along with other openings across the Division I landscape. Plus, the guys take a early look at the NFL Draft! All that and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier close out the weekend after 4 straight days of incredible NCAA Tournament action. The guys dive into all the storylines and the wild endings on Sunday night, and Arnie breaks down just how nervous he was as Utah State was able to keep things close with Arizona. Sports Betting Analyst Todd Fuhrman joins the guys to discuss how the books were impacted by the slew of favorites winning throughout the Tournament. Plus, the guys discuss the ramifications of the latest free agent moves in the NFL, and Arnie gives his picks for next weekend's Tournament action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier take a look at the entire bracket and discuss the full scope of the tournament. Arnie gives out his full slate of picks and the guys dive deep into the most intriguing first round matchups. From upset specials to surefire favorites, the guys break it all down with knowledge and expertise. Plus, Chris and Arnie react to Team USA getting a narrow victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.