Podcast appearances and mentions of Charles Barkley

Send us Fan MailEver said "bite the bullet" or "the whole nine yards" and wondered where those phrases actually came from? In this episode, the guys dig into the origins of common phrases and sayings, separating the real history from the folk-etymology myths almost everyone repeats.This is part history lesson, part comedy chaos. The crew works through dozens of everyday idioms, busts the popular "obvious" explanations that turn out to be wrong, and then fast-forwards to the modern slang taking over in 2026. If you love language, trivia, and unfiltered conversation, this one's for you. (Heads up: explicit language throughout.)Along the way you'll find out why "saved by the bell" has nothing to do with being buried alive, how "caught red handed" traces back to 15th-century Scottish law, and the surprising claim that "the whole nine yards" may have been born right here in Southern Indiana. The second half shifts gears into Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang, breaking down terms like "delulu," "cooked," "beige flag," and a few that are far less printable. If you've got a weird phrase or saying you want the guys to dig into, drop it in the comments. Hit subscribe so you don't miss the next episode, and share this one with the friend who uses these phrases wrong every single day.TIMELINE:00:00 — Cold open and intro (Brian, Thomas, Cory)00:30 — OMG Con Owensboro recap and comedy panel talk03:00 — Super El Niño weather discussion04:45 — New York Knicks championship reaction06:30 — Charles Barkley and the Cardi B broadcast story08:30 — Topic begins: where do common phrases come from?09:00 — "Saved by the bell" and "dead ringer"10:48 — "Graveyard shift"11:30 — "Caught red handed"12:03 — "Bite the bullet" and cat o' nine tails14:37 — "Kick the bucket"15:12 — "Mad as a hatter" and mercury poisoning17:19 — Kentucky Derby hat tangent18:30 — "Read the riot act"19:30 — "The whole nine yards" and its Indiana origin21:18 — "Rule of thumb"21:45 — "Spill the beans"22:30 — "Break a leg"23:50 — "Cold shoulder"28:32 — "The real McCoy"30:30 — "Tickled pink"31:38 — "Letting the cat out of the bag"31:59 — "Raining cats and dogs"35:35 — "Close but no cigar"36:33 — "Bury the hatchet"37:30 — "Show your true colors" and color vs colour40:00 — "Three sheets to the wind" and "baker's dozen"42:49 — Modern slang begins: delulu, cooked, BFFR44:30 — "Cranking my hog" deep dive46:00 — Urban Dictionary terms: side quest, sleepy juice, more47:47 — Gen Alpha, body doubling, "shookie"••51:00 — Wrap-up and sign-off[The Days Grimm Podcast Links]- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm- Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm- GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by]Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

In today's episode of Showtime with Coop, we dive deep into the life and career of Rick Mahorn, a key member of the Bad Boy Pistons, and explore his thoughts on today's NBA. Michael Cooper sits down with Mahorn to discuss his journey through the league, his experiences with legendary teammates and rivals, and the impact of the 1980s on the modern game. From playing football in high school to his days with the Washington Wizards (Bullets), Rick Mahorn shares his stories and opinions on a variety of topics, including the AAU, newspaper era vs social media era, Bill Laimbeer, Lakers vs Celtics, and the question of whether he's a "dirty player" or just a "thug." We'll hear all about Mahorn's unique stories, including encounters with Charles Oakley, Dan Roundfield, Wes Unseld, Bob Lanier, Maurice Lucas, and Artis Gilmore. Rick also talks about mastering the defensive art of "pulling the chair" and his perspective on the toughest players he encountered in the NBA. Don't miss the lightning round, where Mahorn shares stories about Dave Bing, Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, ML Carr, Chuck Daly, Coach John Thompson, Isiah Thomas, Magic Johnson, and more. Discover the origins of the Bad Boy Pistons and the secret behind their victory against the Lakers in 1989. Plus, Rick Mahorn talks about the "phantom foul" on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBA Lakers conspiracy theory, and WNBA conspiracy theory. Stay tuned for more stories about the G-League, Charles Barkley, Dennis Rodman, and the fundamentals of today's NBA. ⏰ TOPICS ⏰ 00:00 - Rick Mahorn tease 00:30 - Michael Cooper introduces Rick Mahorn 01:55 - Rick Mahorn on the 1980s impacts on todays NBA 02:30 - Rick Mahorn explains the differences of how his generation matured without AAU 03:30 - Rick Mahorn played football in high school, not basketball 05:30 - Rick Mahorn on news paper era vs social media era 06:34 - Rick Mahorn tells a Bill Laimbeer, Bad Boy Pistons story 06:50 - Rick Mahorn Tells the Robert Parish, Bill Laimbeer takedown story 08:00 - Michael Cooper on being an enforcer in the nba: “size doesn't matter” 09:30 - Rick Mahorn tells a Lakers vs Celtics story 10:00 - Rick Mahorn on whether he's a “dirty player” or just a “thug” 10:15 - Rick Mahorn Explains the difference between playing in Washington vs playing in Detroit 12:50 - Coming from the Washington Wizards (Bullets), Rick Mahorn never thought he'd make the NBA Finals 13:20 - Rick Mahorn tells a Jeff Roland story 14:15 - Did Rick Mahorn ever “cross the line” with physicality 14:40 - Rick Mahorn tells a Karl Malone trash talk story 15:42 - Showtime w Coop is powered by FanD uel. FanDuel, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get your no sweat bet up to $1000 in bonus bets– guaranteed! - if your first bet doesn't win. Go to https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON16:10 - Rick Mahorn explains the 5 toughest players he encountered in the nba 16:30 - Rick Mahorn tells a Charles Oakley story 17:10 - Rick Mahorn tells a Dan Roundfield story 17:25 - Rick Mahorn tells a Wed Unseld story 17:30 - Rick Mahorn tells a Bob Lanier story: “Don't look at his feet!” 18:05 - Rick Mahorn tells a Maurice Lucas story 18:20 - Rick Mahorn tells a Artis Gilmore story 19:08 - Rick Mahorn reveals the strongest man he had to play against: Wes Unseld 20:00 - Mastering the defensive art of “pulling the chair” 20:30 - Coop's lightening round 20:37 - Rick Mahorn tells a Dave Bing story 22:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a Michelle Obama story 22:17 - Rick Mahorn talks trash to President Barack Obama 22:40 - Rick Mahorn tells a ML Carr story 23:29 - Rick Mahorn tells a Chuck Daly story: “daddy rich” 24:49 - Rick Mahorn tells a coach John Thompson story 26:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a story about Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson kissing at center court 27:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a Lakers vs Pistons story 27:50 - Michael Cooper on Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas friendship 28:20 - Rick Mahorn explains how the Pistons became the Bad Boys 30:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a Lawrence Tanner story (lakers PA announcer) 31:15 - The Laker Girls 32:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a Michael Cooper story 33:00 - Michael Cooper explains how the Bad Boy Pistons beat the Lakers in 1989 34:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a story about the “phantom foul” on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1988 34:05 - Rick Mahorn tells the NBA Lakers conspiracy theory 37:40 - WNBA conspiracy theory? 38:00 - Michael Cooper G-League champion 38:30 - Rick Mahorn tells a chuck daly story 40:50 - Rick Mahorn trashes Charles Barkley as former teammate 42:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a Dennis Rodman story 42:40 - Rick Mahorn tells a Isiah Thomas story 43:00 - why fundamentals in todays nba are non existent CLNS Media's preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. Sign up at https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Use Code CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys dive into the latest from the U.S. Open, including Dustin Johnson's strong play and a conversation about some of the biggest personalities connected to the sport. That leads into a broader discussion about sports television, with praise for TNT's NHL coverage, Wayne Gretzky's presence on the broadcast, and why Charles Barkley remains one of the greatest former athletes turned analysts. The conversation then shifts to the Knicks' championship parade before moving into NBA offseason drama, including Doc Rivers' comments about Tyler Herro as a closer and the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Joe and Hollywood debate whether Miami is truly an attractive destination for Giannis given the current state of the Heat roster, while also discussing growing speculation surrounding Jaylen Brown's future in Boston and whether the Celtics would ever consider moving one of their franchise stars.

Hour 2 opens with U.S. Open discussion, highlighted by Dustin Johnson's strong play and some light conversation around his connection to Wayne Gretzky's family, before branching into a broader look at sports media and personalities. The guys praise TNT's NHL coverage and Wayne Gretzky's role on the broadcast while debating Charles Barkley's status as one of the greatest former athletes turned analysts and why Inside the NBA continues to dominate sports television. The hour then shifts to the Knicks' championship parade and ongoing NBA offseason chatter, including Doc Rivers' comments on Tyler Herro as a closer and the continued Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Joe and Hollywood question whether Miami is truly an appealing destination for Giannis given the current Heat roster, while also diving into speculation surrounding Jaylen Brown's future in Boston and whether the Celtics would ever consider moving one of their cornerstone players

Jon Ritchie of the 94WIP Morning Show addresses the backlash over his support for the New York Knicks following their recent parade celebrations. The show also debates whether the Phillies should target pitching or offensive upgrades at the trade deadline. The conversation wraps up with a look at Charles Barkley's unique friendship with Lin Wang and potential Eagles interest in Maxx Crosby. 01:00 - Knicks Parade Highlights 01:42 - Love Island USA Talk 03:23 - Defending Knicks Fandom 09:21 - Phillies Roster Upgrades 12:05 - Barkley/Wang Friendship and Eagles Rumors

Tom Kelly, Jon Ritchie, and Ashlyn Sullivan debate whether the Phillies should prioritize a big bat or pitching depth at the trade deadline. They weigh the risks of the Eagles pursuing Maxx Crosby and share a hilarious story about Charles Barkley's friendship with Mr. Belding. They also offer dating advice to their engineer while Ritchie confesses his surprising fandom for reality television. 01:45 - Phillies Trade Deadline Needs 05:00 - Barkley and Mr. Belding 09:07 - Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors 14:05 - Jalen Carter Development 25:42 - Kellen Moore Offensive Scheme 33:52 - Dating Advice 39:33 - Andrew Painter Prospect Concerns 48:11 - Dolph Lundgren Genius Status

Tom Kelly, Jon Ritchie, and Ashlyn Sullivan analyze the potential for the Eagles to acquire Maxx Crosby and the ongoing questions surrounding Jalen Carter's consistency. They also debate whether the Phillies should prioritize pitching or hitting at the trade deadline following last night's loss to the Mets. The conversation shifts to reality TV obsessions and famous friendships before offering dating advice for the engineer. 01:50 - Reality TV and Philly Contestants 05:25 - Knicks Parade and Philly Fandom 10:24 - Phillies Pitching and Batting Needs 17:31 - Charles Barkley and Mr. Belding 27:17 - Maxx Crosby and Jalen Carter 40:08 - Phillies Playoff Roster Frustrations 47:43 - Improving Fran's Dating Life

A "whiff" by Mark Pope admits UK was never really in his plans, even though he paid a visit; (8:30) Charles Barkley's advice to young NBA stars who are suddenly wealthy; (17:00) UK Sports Network analyst Jeff Piecoro on Ky's new AD and pre-season accolades for football Wildcats; (39:00) Cole Parke of the Cats Pause on J Batt and the state of UK sports; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore. Everything is "all right" x 3...

After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. Robert Horry, Rob Jenner, and B-Dog Brandon Harper are back to break down one of the wildest finals in recent memory — a series where San Antonio led for 72% of the total minutes and somehow lost in five.   Robert talks about what needs to change for Wemby — specifically, the weight room — and what Dillon Harper's role should actually look like moving forward. Is De'Aaron Fox on the hot seat? He's got four years and over $200 million coming, so the Spurs better hope he's got short-term memory. And was this the Knicks winning, or the Spurs just losing it? The guys go back and forth on that one, and honest answer is... both.   From Jalen Brunson's place in Knicks history (Perk said greatest ever — the guys aren't buying it), to Karl-Anthony Towns FaceTiming Anthony Edwards after winning a ring, to the Knicks parade turning into a disaster with school buses on fire and 63 arrests — there's a lot to unpack from championship week in New York.   Also on the show: Draymond Green says European players are dirty, and Robert Horry has some thoughts on that. James Harden got pulled over at 4 AM with a handgun in his cup holder. The Bulls hired Tiago Splitter and Robert is thrilled it's not another guard. Big Shot of the Week goes to Amy Pye, a former Navy reservist from British Columbia who answered her door at 3 AM and saved a man's life. And the crew plays a special Championship Celebration Edition of Black Crime or White Crime — featuring naked Alabama fans, horse riders at Churchill Downs, and a guy swinging a metal flagpole at electrical wires.   Episode 264 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast. New episodes every week.  

Seth, Sean and Raheel get petty in this week's PettyCast. They react to Charles Barkley being petty at Sidney Sweeney showing up at the Finals, Cam Newton explaining why he wasn't #2 in Carolina, Clint Dempsey being petty at Canada HC Jessie Marsch, Rick Brunson refusing to say his son is the best Knick, and Draymond Green complaining about how large fines are.

World Cup fever?   No way. As the saying goes, I'd rather watch paint dry. Soccer may be a fun game for kids to play, but it can be downright boring watching it in person and, moreso, on television.   But if you enjoy watching the World Cup soccer on television, go for it!  You still have another 35 days to go.  I'll tune in whenever I need a nap. My weekend television viewing was spent watching more traditional sporting events.  Let's jump right in. NBA Finals – New York Knicks took the title 94-90 on Saturday night The New York Knicks have won their first NBA title since 1973.  Finals MVP guard Jalen Brunson played like a dead ringer for Knicks legend Earl “The Pearl” Monroe from that 1973 title team. The now 81-year old Earl Monroe was named one of the NBA's top 50 players of the 20th century. He was known for his uncanny ability to “shake and bake” defenders in order to get his shots away.  He and teammate Walt Frazier were both inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall-of Fame. Jalen Brunson (who is generously listed at 6'1”) weaved his way in, around, and through the giant San Antonio Spurs defense for one great shot after another during this series.  His 45 points in Saturday night's deciding Game 5 in San Antonio accounted for nearly half of his team's 94 point total. The San Antonio Spurs came into this series considered as a slight favorite after knocking-off defending champion Oklahoma City in the Western Conference finals. San Antonio played like Wile E. Coyote for this entire series.   I blame their coach for that. Every game in this five game series had the San Antonio Spurs racing out to a double digit lead.  In each game, the New York Knicks patiently waited for their chance to blow past their unfocused opponent. Much like legendary cartoon character Wile E. Coyote, the Spurs looked and acted overconfident at the beginning of every game in this series.  At the end of all but one game, it was the Spurs going over the proverbial cliff and going “poof” at the bottom of the canyon. San Antonio's coaches and players should have learned a few lessons during home losses in Games 1 and 2 of this series. After grabbing a close win in Game 3 in New York, these “Same Old Spurs” reappeared in a big way midway through Game 4 last week.  San Antonio blew the largest lead ever in an NBA Finals game (29 points) to fall behind 3-1 in the series. There was no way that San Antonio could lose a third straight home game in Game 5, right? Saturday night's Game 5 in San Antonio had the Spurs doing exactly the same thing they had done in every other loss. They raced to an early double digit lead (16 points in Game 5) and then folded like a cheap beach chair during the second half once again. I place the blame for poor strategy and on-court execution on the San Antonio coaches for making the same second half mistakes in this series over and over again. The feckless Spurs appeared dazed during the fourth quarter of these five games.  They averaged a paltry 21 points during the all-important fourth quarters of these NBA Finals. When the chips were down, the Spurs functioned like a rudderless ship, while their head coach seemed to push all the wrong buttons.   San Antonio guard De'Aaron Fox is paid $51 million per year.  He averaged nearly 19 points per game in the regular season but tanked to just over 14 points per game during the NBA Finals.  Fox tallied only 7 points on 3-15 from the field in Game 5 in San Antonio on Saturday night. Meanwhile, the Spurs 7'4” center-turned-point guard named Victor Wembanyama continued to take and miss a significant number of unnecessary 3-point shots. Why is he allowed to shoot those shots instead of play closer to the basket?   The coach allows it. These collapses occurred under the watch of San Antonio's 39-year old head coach Mitch Johnson.  He took over the head coaching job after apprenticing under Spurs 5-time NBA champion coach Gregg Popovich.  Mitch Johnson took over this team in 2025.  This was his first time coaching a team in the NBA playoffs. Coach Johnson curiously kept Spurs' dynamic sixth man Dylan Harper on the bench to start pivotal Game 5 while leaving ineffective De'Aaron Fox as the starter.  Harper (who scored 25 points in 31 minutes of action) was clearly the better player in this series.  Why wasn’t he played more? ESPN’s Charles Barkley asked the same question during halftime of Game 5.  The former NBA player-turned-commentator said the Spurs would be better off putting De’Aaron Fox on the bench in the second half. That didn’t happen.  Barkley turned out to be right. The Spurs are now done for this season. Congratulations to the New York Knicks.  A ticker tape victory parade for the team will take place on Thursday in Manhattan. Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup title Sunday night The Carolina Hurricanes took a 3-0 road win to close out the Stanley Cup four games to two over the Las Vegas Golden Knights. It was the second title for the Raleigh-based NHL team in the past 20 seasons.  Congratulations to the Canes! (OK – I don't watch enough hockey to have any further thoughts on this subject) Surprising Louisville Kings dethrone DC Defenders in UFL United Bowl III title game The expansion Louisville Kings started their first season 0-3.  This team came together to finish the regular season at 6-4 and earn a spot in the UFL playoffs. Louisville was just 2-3 at home but a solid 4-1 on the road during the regular season.  The Kings had to travel to Washington DC to play the 2025 champion DC Defenders in the UFL title game on Saturday. A sellout crowd of more than 19,000 fans at Audi Field in Washington saw Louisville come from behind after halftime to take a 27-20 win over ol' DC. The Defenders led 16-7 at the intermission and were clinging to a 16-13 advantage after three periods.  Louisville then tallied two fourth quarter running touchdowns to win the title in Season #3 of spring’s United Football League. DC finished their season with a 7-5 record. PGA journeyman golfer finally wins.  This Bud's for you, Mr. Cauley! Bud Cauley was a three-time college All-American golfer at the University of Alabama.  He turned professional 15 years ago in 2011.  He played well enough during his first few years on the PGA Tour to keep his playing card despite no first place finishes. Cauley suffered a broken leg, five broken ribs, and a collapsed lung in an automobile accident while playing in Jack Nicklaus' Memorial Tournament in 2018.  After several complications in his recovery, he finally resumed playing professional golf six years later in 2024. Bud Cauley was winless in his 238 career PGA Tour starts prior to last weekend's Canadian Open near Toronto. The 36-year old journeyman golfer rediscovered his youthful putting stroke on Sunday. Cauley’s birdie barrage (along with a few key breaks) led to a closing round 65 and his first PGA Tour win.  His 17-under par total was two shots better than Matt Fitzpatrick and three better than Viktor Hovland. Bud Cauley's first win came at the same golf tournament which was also the site of golfing great Arnold Palmer's first victory. Arnie pocketed $2,400 for his win back in 1955. Guess how much money that would be this year in 2026?  Answer: $30,000 Bud Cauley's win on Sunday carried a first prize of $1,764,000.  Even the worst finisher in the field (74th place) at the 2026 Canadian Open took home more than $19,500. Sunday's first triumph will bring some nifty fringe benefits, too. The win put Cauley into this week's US Open at Shinnecock Hills.  He will also be in the field for July's Open Championship (British Open) and next spring's Masters.  More importantly, the win made Bud Cauley exempt from having to qualify for future PGA Tour events for two years after this season ends. Cauley's wife and his two young sons ran onto the 18th green to greet him and celebrate after he tapped in for the win. It's now off to Long Island in New York and a spot in Thursday's US Open for the rejuvenated Bud Cauley! The post A Weekend of Champions appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Jason defines how sports today fail to deliver role models. In fact, Jason proclaims sports justify bad behavior. Whether it's Victor Wembanyama failing to congratulate the Knicks at the conclusion of the NBA Finals, Caitlin Clark flopping and whining on the court, or UFC fighter Josh Hokit blaring out that Michelle Obama “is a man,” sports all too often send the wrong message. Steve Kim, Dre Baldwin, and Virgil Walker join Jason to discuss whether Gregg Popovich has ruined Wemby; whether the antics of Caitlin Clark fanatics are ruining her; Charles Barkley protecting San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson because he is black; and Josh Hokit insulting Michelle Obama. ​​Today's Sponsors: Home Title Lock Go to https://hometitlelock.com/fearless and use promo code FEARLESS to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty  Patriot Mobile Patriot Mobile is so much more than a great wireless service. They've built a growing movement of Americans defending faith, family, freedom, and the future of this country—by donating millions every year to organizations fighting for our freedoms. Go to https://PatriotMobile.com/FEARLESS or call 972-PATRIOT. Use promo code FEARLESS for a FREE MONTH of service. BlazeTV Celebrate America's 250th birthday with Blaze Media's limited-edition collection, available now at https://shop.blazemedia.com. Order by June 18th using promo code JASON10 to receive 10% off your purchase and a free 30-day BlazeTV trial. ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle  https://x.com/SteveKim323 https://x.com/VirgilWalker ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth and Sean along with Raheel circle back to Carmelo Anthony attempting to explain why hundreds of millions of dollars isn't enough, Joe Burrow talking about seeing his bonus hit his account, and Charles Barkley recalling when Dr. J set him straight on saving his money.

The New York Knicks erased a 29-point deficit against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, the greatest comeback in Finals history, and Covino & Rich break down exactly how it happened. Steve Covino and Rich Davis go deep on the comeback: how the Spurs went ice cold after living and dying by the three, why Charles Barkley called it the dumbest basketball he has ever seen, OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds left, Karl-Anthony Towns' game-saving fingertip, the Spurs putting 6'5" Dylan Harper on the inbound, Jalen Brunson's 36 and OG's 33, and whether OG's tip-in is now the greatest moment in New York sports history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is very close to being able improve themselves, without human input. Robots are officially about to take over, unless we all agree to slow down, which is HIGHLY unlikely.  Happy Friday with former Producer Jon! Ai (again), The Knicks and the Spurs tomorrow night, and the world cup kick off! Happy Friday!  Anna discovered what she thinks is a cult bumper sticker and now she can't stop seeing it. Maybe she should look into it? What's the weirdest thing that happened to you this week?  Charles Barkley dared ESPN to fire him after his comments at Cardi B. That's a good contract if I've ever seen one? What did you do to personally get fired? Was it easier than just quitting?  This week, Raven goes head-to-head against the top of the class! It's Can't Beat Raven: Valedictorian version! Congrats, Marley!    Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle school student to participate in Middle Schooler News! They report the headline news and Anna and Raven comment on it! This week Pha joins the show and Anna and Raven find out what's going on in the world!       It's Mommy's Margarita Friday! It's been a week! For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?       Bill wants to spend $85,000, take out a home equity loan, to build a bunker in their basement. His wife, Eloise, thinks that he's been watching too many Doomsday documentaries and has the weirdest end of the world algorithm on his social accounts. He suggested coming on the show so she can see how many people believe in this and have their own at their homes. What do you think? Dawn has a chance to win $2,500! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the Knicks' historic comeback to win game 4 against the Spurs in Madison Square Garden. An indescribable night, the guys begin by setting the scene before moving on to break down the game from all angles. OG Anunoby is a star, Jose Alvarado provided crucial minutes and Jalen Brunson delivered while the Spurs faltered unlike any team ever has in the Finals. What led to the Spurs collapse, including Wemby's free throw misses and Fox's missed layup, and where do they go from here? Fans in MSG, celebrities and non-celebrities alike, were all in a collective state of euphoria and the guys witnessed it all, including the Wu Tang Clan concert, the pre and post-game scenes and more. Plus, inside the search for an elite slice, why Steve almost hit Scott and SVP's experience in a chopper. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:30) Inside the scenes at MSG (4:20) Where Game 4 ranks in all-time sports moments for SVP (5:39) Post-game scenes were unlike any other (9:00) Is Game 4 the best game ever? (15:24) What led to the Spurs collapse (19:30) OG Anunoby is a star (21:12) Knicks made history (23:37) Jose Alvarado was CRUCIAL (25:30) What made MSG special (27:50) Wu Tang Clan concert recap (30:20) Pre-game scenes and convos (34:55) Where do the Spurs go from here? (38:20 Steve caught a Mets game (39:27) The New York experience (43:12) Final thoughts from NYC (47:00) Why Steve almost hit SVP (48:17) The Pizza experience in The City (50:12) The New York experience pt. 2 (53:00) Will there be a game 6? (55:30) Stanley Cup Final update (57:37) Charles Barkley is one of a kind (58:42) World Cup is underway (59:30) SVP's helicopter experience (1:04:30) Talking to Larry Johnson rocked (1:06:42) More on the MSG experience (1:10:30) Ansonia Chargers are chasing a title (1:11:200 Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show is dominated by the Knicks' miraculous 29-point comeback and OG Anunoby's legendary tip-in to take a 3-1 series lead over the Spurs! We ride the emotional high all morning, taking calls from loyal fans and those who bailed early, while Jerry's updates deliver every angle of the madness—from Mike Breen's epic calls to Charles Barkley roasting San Antonio. Along the way, we break down the genius roster moves, check the local baseball scores, hear postgame reactions from Josh Hart and Victor Wembanyama, and wrap things up with the "Baby Ogugua" Moment of the Day alongside our psychic caller's bold prediction for Game 6.

The Knicks stormed back from 29 points down in the third quarter to beat the Spurs for a 3-1 series lead, sealed by an OG Anunoby tip-in that could become an iconic sports moment. Jerry delivers his first update with the play-by-play sounds of the legendary shot, followed by Charles Barkley calling the Spurs the stupidest team he's seen. Postgame, Jose Alvarado declared "that's called Knicks basketball" and Josh Hart thanked OG for taking him off the hook for a mistake. Meanwhile, the Mets lost to the Cardinals again, but a two-run triple from Jazz propelled the Yankees past the Guardians once more. Finally, Gio wraps up the hour noting how the world was ready to "slurp all over Wemby" if the Knicks had lost.

Jerry's first update starts with the play by play sounds of the OG tip-in. In the postgame, Charles Barkley said the Spurs are the stupidest team he's seen. After the game Jose Alvarado said, ‘that's called Knicks basketball'. Josh Hart thanked OG for taking him off the hook for his mistake. Also, the Mets lost to the Cardinals again. Jazz had a 2 run triple as the Yankees beat the Guardians again.

Doug, is the lede a historic night in the NBA or another Cards win over the Mets? What a comeback for those Knicks. Ear ooze. Mike Breen's call of the final moments at Madison Square Garden. Taylor Swift was enjoying herself. Cards with a 9-2 win going for back-to-back sweeps. Is Burleson an all-star? Doug wants to see The Sphere in Vegas. Chairman wants to hop in a box car and just see what happens. People weren't happy with Chris in Des Moines yesterday. Train talk.Radio school. Vianney's Hottest Mom is on the lines and wants to talk trains with the boys. JohnBoy is on the line driving to Missouri from Indiana. Well, we tried. We lost him. Let's try Doug's Quarter Zip next. Rippin' jetskis on the Mississippi. DQZ wants to know if Jackson did his chant last weekend. John Boy is back and he has a serious Cardinals question for Martin. Dylan Carlson. Cards odds to make the playoffs.Jerry Seinfeld couldn't believe what his eyes were seeing last night at MSG. Brady Cook was in the house last night. Audio of Charles Barkley talking about never experiencing anything like he experienced at The Garden last night. Professor Roy Hinkley. Curt with a C checking in with us on the phone lines sending some well wishes to Tim. Should we plan a vigil? Tim should join Donnybrook. Mike is next on the phones with a hot Tony Gwynn take.Joined by Larry Hughes to get his thoughts on what went down in Game 4 last night in New York. What does Larry think caused that madness last night? What else can Wemby do for the Spurs? OG Anunoby. Can the Spurs complete the comeback and win the series? Playing with a young Lebron James. Knick fans. Jalen Brunson's skill set. His thoughts on the SLU vs. Mizzou game coming back. Ben Stiller making a documentary on his phone from courtside? Art but make it sports.Chaim Bloom talking about the Victor Scott II send down and what that means for the plans for the future. What about our guy Velasquez? Cardinals – Mets today. Jordan Walker and his RBI numbers. Mets are playing uninspired baseball. Pool maintenance. Talking World Cup. The heat on the field will be intense. Signing autographs. Brad Thompson joins the show to talk all things Cardinals baseball. Brad discusses the pitching staff and their improvements over the last few weeks. BT also talks about Jordan Walker's dominance, Nelson Valesquez, and much more! Going to Omaha. The Anti-Edmonds.Can the Cards make it 7 in a row and hit their high water mark for the season. Lefty heavy lineup today for the Redbirds. Zoos, safaris, and bindles. Stumbling into actual information.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD When you hear that sound, you know it's time for market moves. A couple of fun competitive series going on with the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals. Doug still dances at weddings.Jordan Walker just slightly behind McGwire's 1998 pace. McGwire had 30 at this point in '98. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about the offense showing up bigly last night. Cardinals aren't giving us navy caps just to spite us. Red hats forever.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-29:52) Doug, is the lede a historic night in the NBA or another Cards win over the Mets? What a comeback for those Knicks. Ear ooze. Mike Breen's call of the final moments at Madison Square Garden. Taylor Swift was enjoying herself. Cards with a 9-2 win going for back-to-back sweeps. Is Burleson an all-star? Doug wants to see The Sphere in Vegas. Chairman wants to hop in a box car and just see what happens. People weren't happy with Chris in Des Moines yesterday. Train talk.(30:00-52:42) Radio school. Vianney's Hottest Mom is on the lines and wants to talk trains with the boys. JohnBoy is on the line driving to Missouri from Indiana. Well, we tried. We lost him. Let's try Doug's Quarter Zip next. Rippin' jetskis on the Mississippi. DQZ wants to know if Jackson did his chant last weekend. John Boy is back and he has a serious Cardinals question for Martin. Dylan Carlson. Cards odds to make the playoffs.(52:52-1:12:17) Jerry Seinfeld couldn't believe what his eyes were seeing last night at MSG. Brady Cook was in the house last night. Audio of Charles Barkley talking about never experiencing anything like he experienced at The Garden last night. Professor Roy Hinkley. Curt with a C checking in with us on the phone lines sending some well wishes to Tim. Should we plan a vigil? Tim should join Donnybrook. Mike is next on the phones with a hot Tony Gwynn take.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken and Anthony react to waking up and missing the Knicks' historic 29-point comeback win over the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, with both hosts admitting they went to bed at halftime. Charles Barkley blasted the Spurs for blowing the lead, calling it some of the dumbest basketball he's ever seen. The guys also debate whether the Spurs' collapse takes any heat off Kenny Atkinson and the Cavs, and tease Daryl Ruiter's fiery OTA quarterback takes ahead of Joel Bitonio joining at 6:40.

We hear from Andy Reid, Xavier Worthy, and Charles Barkley in the Need to Know! Plus, Inside the Crown's David Lesky joins the show to talk about the Last Place Royals!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's MJ Morning Show:Bill Gates blames Jeffrey Epstein on Capitol HillMorons in the newsHigh school lacross team forfeit game because of fake cigars New Port Richey convenience store employee caught stealing lottery scratch-off ticketsBailey's crash storyMJ got a 'scroll break' message from InstagramCousin Vinny's sandwich shopRaising Canes' CEO won't eat this side dishSean Penn won't take selfies with fans... calls them 'soul sucking'Co-worker gets the promotion, gets choked Dirty SodaValentino's $1,000 pumps... some say their feet look like pig's feetNBA Final Game 4... Celebrity sightingsJamie from DitekSwift wedding... is the location just a rumor? Home Depot theft scam nets 3, law enforcement looking for a 4thA job where wearing deodorant is strictly prohibitedL.A. homeowner found something in an old freezerTrader Joe's latest candle is drawing lots of interestAttack after basketball game got Charles Barkley's ireBest cities for staycationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 1 opens with reaction to one of the wildest games in NBA Finals history as the Knicks erase a 29-point deficit to stun the Spurs and take a commanding 3-1 series lead, capped by OG Anunoby's game-winning tip-in at Madison Square Garden. The guys break down San Antonio's second-half collapse, Charles Barkley calling the Spurs “the dumbest team in basketball,” De'Aaron Fox's costly late-game mistake, and whether the young Spurs have any chance of extending the series. The conversation then shifts to the Dolphins rewarding center Aaron Brewer with a three-year extension, why Jordyn Brooks should be next in line for a new deal, and a debate over Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Dan Marino in the greatest quarterback conversation. Plus, the Marlins continue their hot streak with wins in seven of their last eight games as they look to complete a sweep of the Diamondbacks.

In today's edition of Hollywood's Headlines, the guys react to Larry David's hilarious courtside reactions during last night's NBA Finals thriller, where the Knicks staged a historic comeback over the Spurs. Charles Barkley also steals the spotlight with a series of unfiltered jokes, including a Cardi B comment and his classic line about wanting to get fired but still get paid, doubling down with his trademark “kiss my ass” attitude toward critics who can't take a joke. The conversation then shifts to Wimbledon increasing its prize money by 20% after player complaints, as well as the start of the World Cup and the global entertainment surrounding it, including major concerts from artists like Shakira and Michael Bublé. The segment wraps with a look at the celebrity-filled atmosphere at Madison Square Garden during the Knicks' epic comeback and how star power added to one of the wildest sports nights in recent memory.

The New York Knicks came back from a 29 point deficit and won game 4 of the NBA Finals! Charles Barkley is facing heat over a comment he made about Cardi B. A California judge found Meta negligent in social media addiction. Starbucks is bringing back the s'mores frappuccino.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Joe and Jon weigh the risks of offering defensive tackle Jalen Carter a lucrative long-term deal amidst questions about his professional maturity. They also discuss the Phillies' offensive surge, Jalen Hurts' leadership, and Charles Barkley's critique of the San Antonio Spurs. They are joined by Ross Tucker to analyze the team's defensive depth and transition to a new offensive system. 01:50 - Knicks Sixers Rivalry 05:15 - Jalen Carter Maturity Issues 09:55 - Hurts Denies Final Play Rumors 15:30 - Ross Tucker Eagles Analysis 24:00 - Offensive System Learning Curve 37:45 - Sixers Roster Construction Problems 46:20 - Barkley and LeBron Debates

ESPN Analyst Under Fire After Hot Mic Catches Her Calling Out Taylor Swift, Michael Wilbon and Charles Barkley Rip the San Antonio Spurs After Their Finals Collapse, and the Los Angeles Lakers Plan to Run It Back With LeBron James Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Cup starts today! Who are you rooting for to win?? We were thinking of picking a different team other than the USA team. Taylor Swift was at Game 4 in New York last night of the NBA Finals and a radio host is catching heat for being caught on a hot mic telling Tay to "get out." Charles Barkley is daring ESPN to fire him over the comments he made about Cardi B during her performance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Charles Barkley is challenging ESPN to fire him over the comments he made while Cardi B was performing during the halftime show at Game 3 of the NBA Finals. You've got to hear this! Do you think they'll fire him?

The Jim Rome Show HR 2 - 6/10/26 Jim takes more reaction on the NBA Finals including the Knicks needing to win at home. Then, On 3 Sports Host Andy Staples joins the show. Plus, Charles Barkley said the kind of thing that only he can say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

   So the kids are so unruly in Lee's Summit that business and city leaders have decided to end a 40 year tradition because..... why?  This is weak, feckless and so unlike Lee's Summit.  Grow a backbone.    The situation in Iran, many have thought, would always be wrapped up by this weekend as a personal goal of President Trump.  Now he's threatening stronger action against them with more military strikes.  Oh, brother.    The Netherlands takes over Riverside for the World Cup and there's something about the "Oranje" that I kinda like.  I think I will root for them.    We have an update on the price of Madison Square Garden for Travis and Taylor's wedding.     Wouldn't it just be awesome if Patrick Mahomes stepped up the microphone and blasted his alma mater, Texas Tech, for their outrageous handling of a quarterback with a huge gambling problem?   I'll explain how.    A fan from Germany is going viral for showing some of things we take for granted in America and making them sound great.    Charles Barkley makes a comment about a performer's boobs, a record marlin could be worth millions and Hunter Biden is proud to have been a crack addict in our Final Final.

Brendan Sorsby admitted to betting on games while on the team and somehow gets a court ruling allowing him to play football. College athletics officially entered the Twilight Zone this week, and now athletic directors are talking about refusing to schedule Texas Tech in any sport. This week on Craft Brewed Sports:

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In Wednesday's edition of Quick Hits, Jonathan Peterlin and Jake Vulinec recount Andrew Berry's awkward scouting experience at a child's birthday party before debating the merits of holding celebrations at sporting events. They also examine Mack Wilson's outlook on the Myles Garrett trade and Charles Barkley's recent appearance on the Dan Patrick Show. 01:16 - Andrew Berry Scouting Story 03:51 - Stadium Birthday Party Debate 06:48 - Mack Wilson On Myles Garrett 10:16 - Charles Barkley On Dan Patrick

Evan and Tiki continue debating OG Anunoby's value to the Knicks and why he has become exactly the kind of player the franchise hoped RJ Barrett could be. Evan makes the case that through three games of the NBA Finals, OG has been the Knicks' best Finals MVP candidate, while Karl-Anthony Towns' fourth quarter struggles raise concerns. The guys also revisit the officiating debate around Victor Wembanyama, with callers arguing that missed calls may have protected him from foul trouble and possible flagrant penalties. Evan and Tiki push through the difference between protecting Wemby physically and protecting his availability, while the discussion ends with whether Mike Brown's criticism of the refs was a masterclass or something former players like Shaq and Charles Barkley would never accept.

We start with the Knicks' Game 3 loss at the Garden, snapping a 13-game win streak when they couldn't come back in the fourth quarter after leading at the half. Derek Jeter and Eli Manning were there, reminding us of our Friday parade talk and Gio's point that we've been spoiled. Jerry's first update brings the sounds of the first half ending with the Knicks up seven, right before Charles Barkley said "it's a wrap" at halftime. The Spurs talked confidence, Wemby scored 32 making us wonder if he's the new villain, and Knicks players reacted without panicking. Finally, the Yankees beat the Guardians in ten on Cody Bellinger's game-winning hit, and we take calls from Knicks fans on the loss.

We start with a ton of calls from Knicks fans complaining about the refs, ticket prices, and a lack of crowd noise, leading Boomer to label it a bougie night at MSG. Boomer wonders if Al watched the game (he was asleep), we break down Cardi B's halftime show that had Charles Barkley buzzing, and Jerry's update delivers the audio of Barkley and Ernie Johnson talking about her. After hearing the sounds of De'Aaron Fox's huge jump shot, we revisit Dylan Harper talking celebrities with Scott Van Pelt, and wrap up with more calls from Knicks fans on what went wrong.

Jerry starts with the sounds of the first half coming to an end with the Knicks in the lead by seven. Charles Barkley said ‘it's a wrap' at halftime. The Spurs talked about their confidence going into the game. Wemby scored 32, so is he the new villain? We heard from many Knicks players, who are not panicking. Also, the Yankees beat the Guardians as Cody Bellinger had the game winning hit in ten.

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The Drive played the hilarious thing that Charles Barkley said during halftime of the NBA Finals last night.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin review the early standout performers at wide receiver and preview a press conference with Todd Monken. They then shift into Tuesday's edition of Quick Hits, including Charles Barkley's humor about Cardi B, Justin Jefferson's Vikings commentary, and Paul Skenes' meeting with little league players. 01:01 - Browns Training Camp Update 02:25 - Quick Hits: Sports Update 07:28 - Popular Media Discussions

The Knicks took a 2-0 series lead as KAT dominated Wembanyama, leaving us wondering how tonight's officiating will go and why Gio thinks a New York loss will be blamed on President Trump being in attendance. Jerry has postgame sound, capturing fans telling the Spurs to "keep the bus runnin'," Wemby admitting he was high from beating the Thunder, and Josh Hart tackling how expensive seats are pricing out longtime fans. Plus, the Mets beat the Padres and the Yankees topped the Red Sox. Finally, we look at how Shaq's early-season challenge to KAT seemingly worked, and Charles Barkley's claim that Wemby is "in shock" at what the Knicks are doing to him.

Hour 4 features Hollywood sharing a surprising look at how popular beach volleyball is in his area before the conversation shifts to tonight's NBA Finals matchup and whether Richard Jefferson has quickly become one of the more polarizing voices in broadcasting. The guys preview what should be another highly competitive game between the Knicks and Spurs, while also touching on French Open storylines, including Korda rising to No. 1 on the women's side and Alexander Zverev capturing his first major title. They also reflect on Charles Barkley's legacy as one of the best broadcasters in sports despite never winning a championship as a player. The hour wraps with a broader comparison between the Knicks' long Finals drought and the Dolphins' playoff struggles, as Joe and Hollywood discuss Miami's full organizational reset, massive dead cap situation, and why patience is once again required as the new regime tries to build something sustainable.

New York media personality Keith McPherson is in for Kelvin, and he and Rob tell us if Charles Barkley is right when he says that an NBA championship would make Jalen Brunson the greatest free agent signing in NBA history, and explain why they have a problem with current MLB players already calling Shohei Ohtani the greatest baseball player of all-time. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines surrounding the NBA Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York media personality Keith McPherson is in for Kelvin, and he and Rob debate whether the San Antonio Spurs or the New York Knicks have the upper-hand in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, tell us if Charles Barkley is right when he says that an NBA championship would make Jalen Brunson the greatest free agent signing in NBA history, and explain why the Chicago Bears should be forced to change their name to the ‘Indiana Bears’ if they wind up moving to a home stadium out of state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who would YOU choose as your athlete best friend?This week on Mystery Crate, the crew holds the ultimate Athlete Best Friend Draft. The rules are simple: pick professional athletes you'd actually want in your friend group. No fantasy teams, no championships, just vibes.From Caitlin Clark and Tom Brady to Shaq, Tiger Woods, Dwyane Wade, Charles Barkley, Sophie Cunningham, Jameis Winston, and more, everyone builds their dream squad and then debates whose crew would be the most fun to hang out with.Plus:• The World Cup is almost here• Jessica's latest New York celebrity sighting• Parenting debates, iPads at restaurants, and lost Flanigan's tokens• Movie recommendations and more Mystery Crate chaosDrop your own Athlete Best Friend Draft in the comments and let us know who won. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices