Podcasts about big numbers

David Cone, co-host of Crain & Company joins us to talk some more college football. In a new segment we have 4 Downs. The High Hard Ones for the football season. Then, we have the Big Number of the Day.

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine deep dive on the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class: who's a lock, and who deserves more consideration than they're getting? The duo start with Andre Iguodala, who has one big number going his way that could make him a lock. Next, Dan breaks down the chances of Marques Johnson, Blake Griffin, Shawn Marion and Lamarcus Aldridge based on their career numbers and advanced stats.Tom & Dan finish things off with the news that the Chicago Bulls re-signed Josh Giddey to a multi-year contract. The hosts look back on their free agency predictions (2 for 2 so far!) and discuss whether Cam Thomas made the right move taking his $6M qualifying offer.(1:45) - Is Andre Iguodala a Hall of Fame lock?(16:45) - Does Shawn Marion have the stats to make it in?(22:35) - Lamarcus Aldridge's Hall of Fame chances(28:10) - Marques Johnson's scoring average deserves consideration(31:40) - Is Blake Griffin being overrated as a HOF prospect?(39:40) - Josh Giddey, Cam Thomas & other free agency news Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:

Brent Beaird of First Coast News in Jacksonville joins us to talk college football. Next, we talk about the weekend in the NFL. After that, we have the Big Number of the Day.

Bruce Marshall, Vegas Insider of CBS Sports joins us to talk more wagering. Next, Brad Bellamy of Landers Ford joins the show talking Landers Ford Locks. Next we talk the AP Top 25 Games for this weekend before the Big Number of the Day.

Keith Smith of Spotrac and the Front Office Show joins us to talk the NBA. Next we preview the Ole Miss at Kentucky game before we have the Big Number of the Day.

David Cone of Crain & Co. joins us talking some more college football. Next we talk the NFL followed by the Big Number of the Day.

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine deep dive into this offseason's free agency moves—or rather the lack thereof. What's changed in the NBA that's keeping All-Star level players with their current teams or moving via trade rather than making moves during free agency? The pair also assess the Clippers' alleged cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and a $28 million endorsement deal, unpacking what punishments the NBA may dole out if the claims are proven true.(2:27) The Big Number: All-Stars in free agency(15:54) Little Numbers: Orlando Magic pull-up 3s(21:03) Little Numbers: Atlanta Hawks 3-pointers(25:26) Little Numbers: Cam Johnson offensive EPM(28:49) Little Numbers: Clippers defense without Zubac(34:17) Kawhi Leonard earns $28M for ‘no show' job

Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. In this week's The Price of Music:Steve takes over Big Number duties to reveal how many weeks ‘ABBA Gold' has been in the UK's album chartThe Weeknd's ‘Blinding Light' hits 5bn Spotify streams – but what is he raising $1bn for?Why has Spotify reintroduced messaging inside its app, and would Steve or Stuart use it?Apple Music's radio stations are expanding beyond their parent serviceSad TikTokers have given Radiohead a new chart hit in the US with an old songBandcamp is enlisting DJs and journalists to curate $13-a-month clubs for music and community.More shade for The Smiths' tracklisting skills.Plus music speakers made out of rocket-fuel tanks, which we almost certainly can't afford.And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our Patreon Superfans, Steve and Stuart prop themselves at the bar to chat about:Why Stuart never liked The Smiths – and Steve's recommendation of the perfect song to explain thatHow Steve and family arrived three hours early to queue for a Conan Grey gig – and still found hundreds of people ahead of themThe tale of Stuart accidentally queuing for a selfie with Grumpy Cat in the days of Peak YouTube Cat VideosAs ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!Email us: thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com

Brent Beaird of First Coast News in Jacksonville joins us to talk college football. Following Brent we have the Sissy's LogCabin lookback at the weekend in the SEC before the Big Number of the Day.

Vegas Insider Bruce Marshall joins us to talk some more wagering today. Brad Bellamy of Landers Ford joins in talking about Ford's and wagering. Following Brad is the Big Number of the Day.

Keith Smith of Spotrac and the Front Office Show joins us talking the NBA. Next we welcome in Pat Smith of WJOX in Birmingham to talk college football. Following Pat we have the Big Number of the Day.

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David Cone, co-host of Crain & Co. joins us to talk some college football. Next we welcome Jon Goin of Timber Truss to wrap up the PGA tour and talk the Ryder Cup. Following Jon is the Big Number of the Day.

Brent Beaird of First Coast News in Jacksonville joins us to talk some college football. Next we do our W's and L's for Miss. State, LSU, Texas A&M, and Auburn. Following that we have the Big Number of the Day.

David Cobb of CBS Sports joins us to talk some college ball. Continuing on with our W's and L's, we look at USF, UTSA, and Charlotte. Following that we have the Big Number of the Day.

Bruce Marshall joins the show to talk wagering at the top of the hour. Bryant and Landon talk football at the bottom of the hour and close the hour with Big Number of the Day.

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We welcome back David Cone of Crain & Co. to talk some more college football. Next, we continue the football conversation before we have the Big Number of the Day.

If you want an easy guide to the music biz and how it all works – here we are! In this week's The Price of Music:Stuart's Big Number involves Coldplay, a lot of sold-out Wembley stadium gigs, and the band raising money for grass roots venuesHas Steve actually “gone deaf for a living?”Chinese streaming platforms have a “Super VIP” subscription that costs 5x as much (and 15m people are paying for it…)Ticketing re-selling platform StubHub: how does it work, how many tickets are being sold by users, and what on earth is “speculative ticketing”?Bandcamp processes $3.5m of sales on the most recent Bandcamp Friday, where all money goes to artistsThe soundtrack from animated pop group Netflix film K-Pop Demon Hunters has now had billions (and billions… and billions) of streams in just a few months(Also: 25% of US kids say that K-Pop is their favourite music genre)More badly-tracklisted albums! • Due to high demand: more of Stu's thoughts on Taylor Swift (her approach to buying back her recordings, not her music, honest)And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our Patreon Superfans, Steve and Stuart loosen their ties, lean against the bar a bit more, and chat about:Why Liam Gallagher has been banned from throwing his tambourine into the crowdWhich 80s pop-soul singer did Steve write the tour programme for?Olivia Rodrigo's $38 tour book – how much would you pay for your favourite artist's book?How much will fans pay for unreleased demos and live tracks? • And how much stuff like that does Radiohead have in their (allegedly giant) bunker of songs?As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!Email us: thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.comSee you next week!Steve and Stuart======Support The Price of Music on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusicFollow Steve on X - @steve_lamacqFollow Stuart on X - @stuartdredgeFollow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpodFor sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com

Brent Beaird joins the show to talk college football at the top of the hour. Bryant and Landon talk college football and the NFL at the bottom of the hour and close the hour with Big Number of the Day.

David Cobb with CBS Sports joins the show to talk college sports. Next we talk the NFL followed by the Big Number of the Day.

Bruce Marshall joins the show to talk college football and wagering. Bryant talks the NFL at the bottom of the hour and close the hour with Big Number of the Day.

Keith Smith of Spotrac and the Front Office Show joins in to talk the NBA schedule release. Next we talk some NFL before getting to the Big Number of the Day.

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Jon Goin of Timber Truss joins us talking the FESJC and making our picks for the BMW Championship. Next we talk the NFL before the Big Number of the Day.

Steve and Stu have questions – so many questions. Fortunately they also have answers! In this episode:Stuart's Big Number is 217.5 million... and what does it have to do with a B-side by US indie rock icons Pavement?Steve wants to know which albums have the songs sequenced in the "wrong" order? (And which Blur album does he have a controversial tracklisting opinion about?)Spotify's prices go up (again) – and who is happy about it and why?How easy is it to get a #1 album now – and did indie band The K's do it by selling CDs?Live-show promoters Live Nation have made "stonking" profits – and have sold 130m tickets. And it's because stadium shows are incredibly popular at the moment – but why?Napster are being sued by Sony Music... so have Stuart and Steve accidentally travelled back to the year 2000, or is something else happening?Donating a kidney for a sold-out festival ticket;Stuart waits up all night for the Taylor Swift album announcement – or is it a pre-pre-pre-announcement announcement?And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our Patreon Superfans, Steve and Stuart chat about:The time when the man in front of Steve in the guestlist queue claimed that he was Steve Lamacq;(And the time when Steve claimed he was someone else to get into a Bob Mould gig);Steve's top tip for legitimately getting into a sold-out gig;The time Stuart accidentally ended up at a minor reality TV star's birthday party;Stuart CONFESSES ALL about his ILLEGAL Napster use in 1999 (and how he downloaded the pop songs he felt too ashamed to buy in the shops);How Stuart was once gifted - and then lost - a $2000 bottle of tequila.As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!Email us: thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.comSee you next week!Steve and Stuart======Support The Price of Music on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusicFollow Steve on X - @steve_lamacqFollow Stuart on X - @stuartdredgeFollow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpodFor sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com

Brent Beaird of First Coast News in Jacksonville joins the show to talk some college sports. Next, Brett and Darrion give their CFP Final Brackett Prediction. Following that list we have the Big Number of the Day.

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David Cobb of CBS Sports joins us to talk some college sports. Next we talk the NFL followed by the Big Number of the Day.

Keith Smith joins us from Spotrac and the Front Office show to talk some NBA. Next up, Don Kitchens from Landers Ford joins the show before we get to the Big Number of the Day.

Jon Goin joins the show to talk golf at the top of the hour. Brad Bellamy joins the show at the bottom of the hour and the guys close the hour with Big Number of the Day.

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This week, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into De'Aaron Fox getting big money with an extension from the San Antonio Spurs to play alongside Victor Wembanyama.Can Fox be the ideal running mate with Wemby and will it end with a playoff appearance? We break down all the reasons this could, or could not, be the perfect longterm marriage.Plus, Luka Doncic and Mikal Bridges get their extensions with the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks and George Niang's homecoming gets rerouted to Utah.(1:33) The Big Number: 5 games with Fox + Wemby(15:45) Little Numbers: Fox shooting averages(20:01) Little Numbers: De'Aaron drives to the basket(23:08) Little Numbers: Fox 3PT shooting(27:24) Little Numbers: Spurs playoff drought(33:23) Luka signs extension with Lakers(37:22) Bridges re-signs with Knicks(41:21) Celtics trade Niang to Jazz

Cam Young Wins Wyndham! Playoffs?!Who is in? Who is out? Top 50 is the Big Number! Ryder Cup Picks Debate! Summy Wins Western Am! MUCH MORE!!!

Brent Beaird joins the show to talk College Football. Eli Cranor joins the show to talk Mississippi Blue 42 at the bottom of the hour and the guys close the hour with Big Number of the Day.

David Cobb joins the show to talk College Football and Basketball. Brett and Bryant talk MLB at the bottom of the hour and close the hour with Big Number of the Day.

Bruce Marshall joins the show to talk wagering at the top of the hour. Max Chadwick joins the show at the bottom of the hour to talk CFB. Bryant closes the hour with Big Number of the Day.

Greg Gaston joins the show to talk Tigers at the top of the hour. Brett and Bryant talk Big Number of the Day at the bottom of the hour and close the hour with MLB trade deadline.

Jon Goin of Timber Truss joins us to talk some golf and give picks for the Wyndham Championship this week. Next, we talk the NFL followed by the Big Number of the Day.

This week, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into Men's Health Luka — the shock heard 'round the NBA. Is this the season Luka Doncic finally cashes in on all that MVP hype? We break down the jaw-dropping 1.4 expected MVPs stat, why his shredded transformation could change everything and whether the Lakers' roster chaos might hold him back. Plus: RFA contract predictions, why 40-point games don't always equal big paydays, and the very real possibility that Cam Thomas is better than Tim Duncan (kidding).(1:20) - Is Luka 2.0 ready for an MVP run?(15:55) - Can Lakers win enough games for Luka to win MVP?(19:30) - Lakers' defensive concerns(23:30) - Can Lakers offense be good enough to support Luka MVP bid?(27:20) - Can Luka stay healthy enough to win MVP? Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:

Brent Beaird of First Coast News in Jacksonville joins us to talk some college sports. Next we talk some baseball, followed by the Big Number of the Day.

David Cobb of CBS Sports joins us to talk college sports. Next, we welcome in Bill Coates of The Team in Tyler, Texas to talk the Dallas Cowboys. Following Bill is the Big Number of the Day.

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine crunched the numbers after the CP3 news became official: the 2025-26 LA Clippers are now, officially, the oldest team in NBA history. With an average age of 33.2 years old (!), the Clippers have surpassed the previous record held by the Stockton-and-Malone Utah Jazz. Could this actually work out in LA's favor? Tom and Dan think the Clippers' depth and versatility could propel them to the top of the West if things break their way. Don't miss this episode of The Big Number, which deep dives on Brook Lopez, Bradley Beal, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul and the rest of the seasoned vets that have their eyes on the prize after an interesting offseason.(1:45) - Clippers have the oldest roster in history(16:05) - Little Numbers: Are Clippers built to succeed in 2025 despite their age?(33:40) - Marcus Smart joins the Lakers + our favorite offseason additions Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:

In this week's show, Steve and Stuart get to grips with government legislation and bands turning down big bucks:Stu's Big Number: after some gentle ribbing from Steve on last week's (small) Big Number, Stu returns with a whopper: 2.5 trillion - but what is it?Will Drake face Kendrick Lamar in the witness box?Steve takes a 13-point "personality test" to see if he's a music SuperfanBreaking news from the UK governmental inquiry into streaming payments to artists and songwriters;Los Campesinos! turn down a $60,000 offer from Airbnb to use their music in an advert – but why?...and how does music sync – where songs get put into TV ads and movies, etc – work anyway?What's the connection between Taylor Swift and Five Finger Death Punch?And in the special post-show section just for our Patreon Superfans, Steve and Stu get classical and chat about:Which fanclub Steve was a member of as a 14-year-old;Steve visits the First night of the PromsIs classical music expensive – or actually cheap in the era of £250 tickets?Are too many heritage bands touring now? Will people stop buying tickets?What's the average price of a gig ticket now, anyway?In the era of no physical tickets, are selfies at the show the new "keeping the ticket stub"?As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!Email us: thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.comSee you next week!Steve and Stuart======Support The Price of Music on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusicFollow Steve on X - @steve_lamacqFollow Stuart on X - @stuartdredgeFollow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpodFor sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com

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On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Paul George's latest injury. Do the Philadelphia 76ers have serious reason for concern here, especially after the disaster that was PG13's debut season with the team? And the guys wonder if the team is better off trading both George AND Joel Embiid -- should Morey embrace the youth movement and move forward with the core of Maxey and Edgecombe? Would Philly fans riot if Embiid was moved?? PLUS -- Tom broke the internet on Tuesday with his in-depth reporting on the Malik Beasley investigation. Don't miss his further sleuthing on that insane story involving "Moose NBA." Lastly, before the buzzer Tom weighs in on the news that Bradley Beal was finally bought out by the Phoenix Suns and is now a member of the LA Clippers. What is their ceiling now with Beal? It's all ahead.(2:09) The Big Number: 15 Sixers big three games played together(19:15) Little Numbers: Jared McCain shooting(25:06) Little Numbers: Quentin Grimes impact(30:11) Little Numbers: VJ Edgecombe potential(35:16) Little Numbers: Joel Embiid plus-minus(40:50) Malik Beasley gambling allegations(57:26) Bradley Beal agrees to buyout with Suns

It's no secret the NBA's Western Conference has been better than its Eastern Conference for some time now, but how big is that imbalance? Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine kick off this week's Big Number with a shocking stat: the East could win their next 1,318 consecutive games vs. Western Conference teams and STILL not be .500 vs. the their opponents in their head-to-head record since 2000.Tom argues that the East vs. West power imbalance is greater than ever and that it might send one LeBron James seeking a trade or some sort of move back to his hometown in Cleveland to put the final chapter on his Hall of Fame career. Tom even brings a crazy four-team trade to the table that would make it all work!Later in the show, Dan shares some little numbers around the Chicago Bulls without Lonzo Ball (which they should get used to now that he's on Cleveland), the Knicks starters' minutes per game vs. the Western Conference, the Orlando Magic's offensive rating against the West and the Atlanta Hawks defensive efficiency in the Trae Young era.Also, Mike Brown will be reportedly the next coach of the New York Knicks. The guys react to the news live & share a touching get well soon message for the one and only Red Panda.(1:30) - 1,318: West's head-to-head advantage over the East since 2000(5:40) - Why East vs. West talent disadvantage could send LeBron back to CLE(17:25) - Why Chicago will struggle more without Lonzo Ball(23:35) - Knicks roster minutes per game vs. West(29:10) - Breaking: Mike Brown to New York Knicks(35:40) - Orlando's offensive rating vs. West(39:30) - Atlanta's defensive efficiency in the Trae Young era(45:30) - Get well soon to Red Panda & Jaren Jackson Jr.(48:30) - Unpacking Milwaukee's move from Lillard to Turner

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine unearth the data that proves the Oklahoma City Thunder dynasty could reign supreme for a long while, starting with going back-to-back next season. But contenders do exist — the 5 teams that could stifle OKC's plans, and why. Plus, Tom & Dan analyze Jrue Holiday's fit with the Portland Trail Blazers. All ahead on this episode of The Big Number.(1:10) - Thunder are favorites to win 2026 Finals(12:35) - How much does KD help Houston Rockets' Finals chances?(18:10) - Can Cleveland Cavaliers take advantage of chaotic East?(23:15) - Where's the Golden State Warriors' ceiling with Jimmy Butler?(29:25) - Should New York Knicks be a Finals sleeper even without a head coach?(33:10) - Are the LA Lakers Finals odds too low?(40:05) - Trail Blazers acquire Jrue HolidaySubscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the electric 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers by spotlighting the record-setting intensity measured by 38.4 miles run in each game this series. They dive into why this series marks a HUGE shift in playing styles, Pascal Siakam's transformative two-way play for Indiana and Jalen Williams' historic 40-point game at just 24 years old. Plus, the pair debates whether Desmond Bane is the missing piece Orlando needs to become true contenders in the Eastern Conference.(1:27) The Big Number: 38.4 miles per game(21:07) Little Numbers: Thunder open shots in NBA Finals(24:36) Little Numbers: OKC & IND 3-point shooting(29:29) Little Numbers: Siakam's impressive averages(33:25) Little Numbers: points scored in transition(39:02) Grizzlies trade Desmond Bane to the Magic

It's time for some Star Wars news! Kathleen Kennedy showed up at the BFI screening of an original print of A New Hope, sparking significant news about the Original Trilogy, the styles of Star Wars stories, and the start of Starfighter's production. Plus, some of Andor's streaming numbers are in... and they're all good! Go beyond the headlines with Joseph Scrimshaw, Jennifer Landa and Ken Napzok on the 764th episode of ForceCenter.From the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Blathering), Joseph Scrimshaw (comedian, writer, director of Dead Media), and Jennifer Landa (actress, YouTuber, crafter, contributor on StarWars.com) comes the ForceCenter Podcast Feed. Here you will find a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating everything about Star Wars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Listen on TuneIn, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more!Follow ForceCenter!Watch on YouTube!Support us on PatreonForceCenter merch!All from ForceCenter: https://linktr.ee/ForceCenter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.