Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Paul

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CannCon and Chris Paul kick off Friday with what CannCon dubs Schrodinger's case, as a federal judge blocks the President's mail in ballot executive order yet again, roughly a week before the first ballots go out, in a ruling everyone expects to be appealed within days. They walk through the dizzying timeline of injunctions and reversals stretching back to April. From there they cover a USAID report finding more than a hundred UNRWA employees took part in the October 7th attacks, plus new sanctions avenues opening up against domestic extremist networks. The back half wanders into a genuinely interesting history detour on the Lusitania and what Woodrow Wilson knew, before closing with a Jessica Tarlov clip that has to be heard to be believed and a fresh Trump post it leads directly into. Plenty of banter and a good Friday send off.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright take on the 1997 Val Kilmer vehicle, and the verdict lands fast, this one is rough. Expect an entertaining teardown of a movie that was clearly built to launch a franchise and immediately fizzled, plus a genuine deep dive into Val Kilmer's eccentric career and the strange choices that pushed him away from Batman sequels and James Bond toward this instead. From there the conversation drifts into nuclear fusion, Russian oligarchy talk, and a pretty entertaining read on the film's ending as unintentional propaganda, complete with an NGO cameo that gets roasted hard. There's also some current events woven in around energy prices and manufactured scarcity. Stick around for boosts, a Vegas meetup mention, and next week's pick, a Depression era bootlegging drama with a killer cast neither host has seen.

Jon Herold and Chris Paul kick off with the usual banter (t-shirts, a broken ice maker) before getting into the mainstream media's sudden admission that election polls might be, in fact, fake, which segues nicely into growing chatter about a possible second Trump impeachment attempt. From there the conversation lands on the actual centerpiece of the episode: the new White House ballroom construction and what it might mean beyond just a fancy new event space. The guys dig into the history of continuity of government planning, why underground infrastructure tied to presidential safety has been a recurring theme for decades, and whether the ballroom project fits into that pattern or if they're reading too much into a construction project. There's a tie in to the impeachment talk too, exploring what a Democrat controlled Congress pursuing impeachment might actually accomplish politically versus legally.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright finally tackle this 2005 political thriller about oil, intelligence, and Middle East power games, and both admit they went in with basically no expectations. Turns out the title has nothing to do with Syria despite the timing lining up with plenty of real world headlines. Expect a real dig into the film's tangled web of characters, from an oil executive's family tragedy to a CIA operative getting pulled back into the game he claims he wants out of, plus a genuinely sharp read on the movie's father son throughline and what it says about men chasing control over things too big to actually control. There's also some sharp commentary on truther culture, branding, and the difference between actually chasing truth and just monetizing the chase. Stick around for listener boosts, a couple generous subs, and next week's pick, a 90s thriller starring Val Kilmer as a master thief.

CannCon and Chris Paul kick off Friday with a jaw dropping Michael Cohen and President Trump interview that has to be heard to be believed, complete with polling talk, a recantation, and a level of chumminess that raises real questions about the entire Manhattan case. From there they cover growing frustration with the Senate over stalled appointments heading into the midterms, plus a Mike Lindell announcement about the largest privately funded recount audit in US history following alleged reporting anomalies in Minnesota's governor primary. They also unpack Scott Bessent's sharp exchange on tariff refunds and who the US Treasury actually belongs to, before turning to federal agents seizing Eric Swalwell's devices under a statute the hosts find genuinely puzzling. Expect the usual banter, some Jill Biden commentary, and a few detours you will not see coming.

Jon Herold and Chris Paul open with a media narrative they're not buying: reports of low morale aboard a deployed carrier near the Strait of Hormuz, which they frame as a coordinated pressure campaign to get Trump to back off his Iran messaging. From there they roll straight into Trump's own Hormuz clip and some Monroe Doctrine talk. The middle stretch bounces through a Fauci clip, JD Vance commentary, and a CNN mixup calling something "Indiana" that clearly wasn't. Caroline Leavitt gets her own segment, with the guys questioning why Trump even needs a press secretary when he can just tweet whatever he wants directly. There's also a genuinely odd discovery: the National Trust for Historic Preservation apparently spent a hundred and forty five million dollars abroad last year, which raises more questions than it answers. Toss in a White House Correspondents' dinner throwback and a Joshua Baez segment, and it's a packed one.

CannCon and Chris Paul go deeper into the SPLC indictment, walking through the eye popping funding numbers behind the organization's growth over the past decade and the specific ways prosecutors say donor money was funneled to informants inside extremist groups. They connect it to a broader pattern of unaccountable NGO grant money and speculate on how far the fallout could spread. From there they dig into fresh CBS reporting confirming President Trump secretly swapped planes while a real missile threat loomed, with the actual Air Force One carrying top cabinet officials who did not even know the president was not aboard. The back half covers a viral immigration clip out of Houston and a closing John Brennan clip on what he expects from the midterms. Plenty of banter and a Friday wrap up energy throughout.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright dust off this 90s political comedy about two rival ex presidents forced to team up against a corrupt sitting president, and yes, they clock exactly how hokey it is right out of the gate. There's a running bit about how often James Rebhorn keeps showing up in their movie picks lately, some genuine affection for the cast even when the material is on the nose, and a solid conversation about whether Hollywood satire like this counts as intentional propaganda or just the culture accidentally telling on itself. The back half wanders into current events, including a wild multi country dispute over which plane certain officials were actually on, and why nobody seems to agree on the basic facts of anything anymore. Stick around for the next pick, a politically charged oil industry drama from the mid 2000s neither host has seen yet.

The NBA dropped every team's schedules and the Lakers' follows several recent trends. Anthony discusses those, what he's heard since yesterday's craziness regarding the sale of the franchise and a few other topics the live audience wanted to hear about.

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Jon Herold and Chris Paul open by dissecting a pair of Trump social posts, one clearly joking about a 2028 run, one that reads a lot more serious, and have some fun picking apart what happens when a "just kidding" post gets followed by one that isn't. There's also a JD Vance endorsement clip that gets the full comedic breakdown treatment before things turn more substantive. The middle stretch covers a Tucker Carlson style interview where Trump talks AI, data centers, and the power infrastructure being built alongside them, with the guys drawing comparisons to Bitcoin mining setups and wondering aloud what's really being built. That folds into midterm talk and what a Democrat controlled Congress could mean going forward. Add in a Hunter Biden tangent near the end, and it's a episode that bounces between comic relief and genuinely meaty policy discussion.

***Second Segment***Just when everything was sunshine and rainbows for the Commanders following the addition of Stefon Diggs, a HUGE injury completely throws everything into question... so Logan and Grant break down whether the Commanders should pursue Taylor Decker, what they think will happen at left guard between Chris Paul and Brandon Coleman, and more!

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into Laremy Tunsil Triceps Injury Reaction & Potential Solutions At Left Tackle in an action-packed episode of the pod. Just when everything was sunshine and rainbows for the Commanders following the addition of Stefon Diggs, a HUGE injury completely throws everything into question... so the boys are back to break down Laremy Tunsil's injury, if they could solve the left tackle position in house, whether the Commanders should pursue Taylor Decker, what they think will happen at left guard between Chris Paul and Brandon Coleman, if Stefon Diggs should play in preseason games for chemistry, the latest on the kicking battle with Kicking Paulsen, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

CannCon and Chris Paul open with a genuinely strange story about the mysterious Ghost in the Machine account quietly disappearing from social media on its purported last day, and dig into why a Navy ship logo tied to that account has never been fully explained. From there they touch on Mitch McConnell's oddly worded recovery statement, noting nobody has actually seen him in a while, before diving into a Senate confirmation vote hanging by a thread thanks to a wavering Republican senator. The bulk of the show digs into a brand new mRNA flu vaccine approval that skipped placebo testing entirely and shows a notably higher injury rate, including a spirited public back and forth CannCon had with an FDA official over how the story was being reported. They wrap with Trump comments on election integrity and a birthright citizenship enforcement clip. A packed Thursday.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright close out the Knives Out trilogy with the newest entry, and Burning Bright makes his case for why this one hits harder than the first two. Expect a genuinely thoughtful breakdown of Rian Johnson as a filmmaker, from Looper to the divisive Last Jedi fallout, and how that history colors the way they watch his work now. The conversation digs into the movie's heavy religious imagery, its take on justice versus vengeance, and a sharp aside about purity tests and groupthink that ties straight back to some very current events in truther circles. There's also a fun tangent on why certain political sides tend to make better movies. Stick around for the sponsor reads, a few subscriber shoutouts, and next week's pick, a 90s political comedy neither host has actually seen before.

#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 843 with Doc, Charles, and AD discussing HBCU news and sports.00:00 - Intro - 04:43 - Atlanta Set to Become the Center of the HBCU Football and Band World12:30 - Chris Paul announces new location and new format for 2026 HBCU Classic16:29 - Emmy Award-Winning Rise of the Legion Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion with Special Guest Michael Vick17:10 - Norfolk State MBB All three games vs. LBP All-Stars stream live on BallerTV19:02 - 1st commercial break22:27 - 2nd segment -- Texas Southern's 2026 football schedule31:05 - 2nd commercial break34:30 - Video clip of Marshall Faulk - Southern's football head coach35:20 - Discussion of Coach Faulk's comments37:54 - Southern's 2026 football schedule47:28 - 2nd commercial break50:55 - 3rd segment - Arkansas Pine Bluff's 2026 football schedule01:04:17 - ConclusionContributions welcome at CashApp $JafusCavil

Hour 4 features NFL analyst Warren Sharp, who discusses the Commanders' outlook after adding Stefon Diggs, Jayden Daniels' expectations, the running back room, and Chig Okonkwo's potential role. Plus, Commanders left guard Chris Paul joins Grant & Danny to talk about training camp, his development, and what he's focused on improving ahead of the 2026 season.

In a pre-recorded interview, Commanders left guard Chris Paul joins Grant & Danny to discuss how training camp has gone so far, what he's working to improve before the regular season, and how he's preparing to take the next step in 2026. He also shares his thoughts on the offensive line's progress and the mindset of the team heading into the new season.

Grant & Danny get fired up for the Hall of Fame Game and debate what Stefon Diggs' arrival means for the Commanders, including whether he or Terry McLaurin will lead the team in receptions. Robert Mays and Warren Sharp share their insights on Washington's outlook, Jayden Daniels, and Diggs' fit in the offense, while Commanders guard Chris Paul checks in from training camp. Plus, the guys discuss the Nationals' spending philosophy, bring you another Beltway Blitz, and much more.

Jon Herold and Chris Paul kick things off with a genuinely wild moment: Joe Rogan using the actual term "devolution" on his own podcast, which the guys treat as a mainstream milestone years in the making. They play the clip, react in real time, and debate what it means that a concept once confined to niche corners of the internet is now getting airtime from one of the biggest podcasters alive. From there it's a walk through election night 2020 footage, a Mark Elias clip that's made the rounds before, and a preview of Herold's upcoming "Devolve 2" project, this one centered on Covid and Fauci. There's a mix of nostalgia (revisiting old devolution era clips) and forward momentum (what the sequel project will cover), making this one feel like both a victory lap and a setup for what's next.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down some of the most interesting trades in NBA history that never came to fruition. The guys tackle everything from Chris Paul to the Lakers, Melo to the Nets, Kobe leaving LA and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CannCon and Chris Paul dig into a brewing Senate standoff over the Attorney General nomination, with President Trump publicly torching two Republican senators for blocking his pick and a wild theory floating around about why the Senate might be sticking around for recess longer than usual. They also unpack a clever Bannon idea for forcing the Senate's hand using a Cabinet reshuffle, plus a genuinely interesting sidebar on whether you actually need a law degree to be Attorney General at all. From there it is more Fauci fallout, a memorable Bernie Moreno soundbite, and a deep cut DEFCON research clip on election machine vulnerabilities that CannCon has been citing for years. They wrap with some skepticism about staged political debates and a truly bizarre WNBA highlight. A little bit of everything today.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright take on this year's Amazon original about a near future AI dystopia, and yes, they clock the irony of Amazon making a movie about the machine while being a very large piece of the machine themselves. They dig into how the film handles its "will the AI save us or enslave us" premise without tipping too hard in either direction, trade notes on director Timur Bekmambetov's earlier work, and needle the production for looking like it was shot in about a day and a half. From there the conversation drifts into bigger territory, accountability, justice, and who really owes who an apology for the last several years. Expect some sharp back and forth on personal responsibility that goes well beyond the movie itself. Stick around for next week's pick, a recent Netflix whodunit from a director they have very mixed feelings about.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down some of the most interesting trades in NBA history that never came to fruition. The guys tackle everything from Chris Paul to the Lakers, Melo to the Nets, Kobe leaving LA and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Paul joins Chris Ponder and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast for what turns into a lively cross examination, with Chris Paul playing the role of skeptic in chief and asking the ground level questions everyone's been thinking. What is this tool actually for, and how do you define truth in the first place? Chris Ponder introduces the "Paragon," his model for understanding the information environment the same way a classroom globe helps you understand the Earth, and the conversation winds through orientation, epistemology, and how to build discernment tools without creating a surveillance state. Expect a genuinely sharp back and forth, comparisons to Bitcoin's Oracle problem, and a closing turn toward faith and first principles that ties the whole framework together. It's the most rigorously questioned episode yet, and that tension is what makes it work.

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Jon Herold and Chris Paul call this a slow news week and then spend the next few hours proving otherwise. They kick off with Trump's best clips from the White House Correspondents' Dinner and his various media rounds, then dig into a newly surfaced Cuba report that Chris actually read this time. There's a stretch dedicated to Steve Bannon's War Room appearances and a somewhat confusing back and forth clip involving the hosts talking about themselves talking about Bannon (yes, really), plus a JD Vance clip worth chewing on. The back half gets into Trump's new round of tariffs on sixty countries tied to forced labor violations, and how he keeps finding fresh legal angles to impose tariffs even after the Supreme Court pushed back on the old ones. Toss in a Laura Loomer and Ukraine detour, and it's a fuller episode than the "boring week" opener let on.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright pull the trigger on Tarantino's 1992 debut, and it turns into one of those episodes that wanders in the best possible way before it even gets to the movie. Expect detours into AI generated political speeches quoting Scorsese films, a deep dive on Grok's credibility problem, and a genuinely wild story about an AI detection tool that can be fooled just by rearranging a paragraph. Once they finally land on Reservoir Dogs, the guys break down the film's structure, its performances, and what a movie about a crew of criminals eyeing each other with suspicion has to say about trust, information, and who's really playing who. There's some sharp banter about acting versus authenticity too. Stick around to hear what's coming up next week, a newer release starring a couple of recognizable names.

CannCon and Chris Paul open with California's Attorney General quietly rewording a voter ID ballot measure to sound far more restrictive than it actually is, and dig into why the polling on this issue is so lopsided in the first place. From there they play a clip of Elon Musk pushing back hard on a European interviewer's framing of mainstream border and spending policies as far right extremism. The back half turns to a genuinely stunning claim out of New York, where an election integrity researcher says a data review found hundreds of thousands of votes tied to people who simply do not exist and Social Security numbers flagged as impossible, numbers that exceed the mayoral race's entire margin of victory. They also touch on a wild trial clip with a language warning attached. Expect strong opinions and some real back and forth between the hosts.

LeBron at 41: The Sports Medicine Case for (and Against) Signing Him 6 to 8 Weeks: Perspectives in Sports Medicine Episode Summary: With LeBron James's free agency dominating headlines, the hosts break down what it actually means, medically, for a team to sign a 41-year-old former MVP — covering his historic longevity, his known injury history, and what a "physical" and medical clearance process looks like for a star with a well-documented body of wear and tear. They close with lighter East/West playoff predictions. Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro & disclaimer, plus setup: LeBron's free agency and reports he's drawing interest from multiple teams 02:30 — Career longevity in context: LeBron as the oldest active NBA player; discussion of how sports science, year-round body maintenance, and "load management" have extended elite athletes' careers over the last 10-15 years 05:00 — The record book: LeBron's all-time scoring record, games played, minutes — and a comparison to other players (Chris Paul, Kyle Lowry) who extended careers by reducing role/minutes 05:00–07:30 — His back issue: Discussion of LeBron's sciatica/low back pain, put in context — low back pain is the #1 reason people see a doctor in primary care, and in the vast majority of cases (including elite athletes) it's manageable with rest, load modification, and injections rather than surgery. Comparison to Larry Bird's back problems, and how differently that might be managed with today's medicine. 07:30–10:00 — Why feet, not backs, usually end careers: The hosts note that for aging elite players, foot and lower-extremity issues are often more career-limiting than back problems, since there's less that can be done to fully resolve them compared to back-focused treatments. 10:00–12:30 — Load management strategy: How a team would realistically manage LeBron's playing time — resting for back-to-backs, strategic game selection — as a template similar to how other aging stars have been managed. 12:30–15:00 — The medical clearance process: A behind-the-scenes look at what happens medically when a team considers signing or trading for a star with an extensive injury history — physicals, history review, and how teams weigh "red flags" against known, well-documented issues for a player as publicly tracked as LeBron. 15:00–17:30 — Playoff predictions: Lighter closing segment on who they like coming out of the East (Knicks, Heat, 76ers roster discussion) and a nod to the West being “loaded.” Please subscribe to our podcast at Apple PodcastsCheck out our website on Simplecast

Jon Herold and Burning Bright pick up the thread from the last two episodes, breaking down their reactions to the election fraud disclosure now that the dust has settled, and floating a theory that the intelligence community, not the election itself, might have been the real target all along. There's also a look back at the Saturday deep dive Herold did with Chris Paul going through the declassified documents. Then the show pivots hard into a wild AI segment. Stories about AI systems allegedly breaking out of a sandbox during a cybersecurity test, growing concern over data centers, and a theory that the AI industry wants government regulation not for safety but to kill off open weight models and hand control to a handful of players. There's a prediction on the table about what happens if that theory plays out, so don't be surprised if this one gets referenced again down the road.

The disclosure finally happened, and Jon Herold and Chris Paul spend the first Saturday show since it dropped combing through Tulsi Gabbard's newly declassified election documents. They walk through the actual findings, not just the speech that previewed them, arguing the presentation undersold what's really in the paperwork. Expect a mix of graphics, substack article references, and plenty of receipts as the guys build their case for what these documents actually confirm about the 2020 election. They also dig into the surprise revival of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a legal mechanism that's been sitting dormant for decades until now, and touch briefly on the Tate brothers' extradition situation before deciding it's not worth the airtime. Throw in some sponsor chaos (soft disclosure, anyone?) and John Solomon getting called out by name for his recent takes, and it's a packed one covering a lot of freshly unsealed ground.

CannCon and Chris Paul dive straight into the morning after Trump's primetime election speech, breaking down which pre show rumors actually panned out and which turned out to be red herrings. The bulk of the show walks through the declassified documents at the center of it all, from claims that China compromised well over 200 million voter registration records to renewed questions about Venezuela, Smartmatic, and what intelligence agencies allegedly kept from the President himself. They also pick apart how the major networks are already trying to bury the story, comparing what actually aired against a rapid fact check rebuttal that raises as many questions as it answers. Along the way there is a State Department crackdown on far left violent networks and a healthy debate between the hosts about whether any of this actually moves the needle. Expect some real disagreement and a shorter than usual show.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright dive into David Fincher's 1997 mind bender, and it turns out one of them had somehow dodged this one entirely until now. They trace the eerie line from The Game to The Truman Show to The Matrix, unpacking why the late 90s were absolutely dripping with existential dread, and how a movie about total control over one man's reality hits very differently with "post info war eyes." Expect a wide ranging conversation about digital manipulation, manufactured trust, and the modern version of actors leading you exactly where they want you to go. There's also some real talk about elections, propaganda, and the difference between a principled argument and a convenient one. Stick around for the next pick, a 1992 crime classic that's somehow been sitting unwatched on one host's list for way too long.

Jon Herold and Chris Paul open the Saturday show with a livestreamer guest who sat through the entire Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing, breaking down the evidence, the courtroom optics, and why the "case closed" narrative circulating online doesn't hold up the way people think. They dig into the shaky video evidence, draw uncomfortable parallels to a past politically charged trial everyone remembers, and call out the same familiar faces steering the narrative in a suspiciously convenient direction. Second half shifts gears into election territory: redistricting fights breaking out across multiple states, voter ID and mail in ballot battles tied to the Slaughter decision, and whispers about what the midterms could actually look like, including some uncomfortable "what if they just cancel them" talk. Add in a fresh round of Iran and Strait of Hormuz headlines for good measure. Heavy topics, but handled with the show's usual mix of skepticism and dark humor.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright drop into the water for a look at Spielberg's 1975 classic, and yes, the animatronic shark holds up better than you'd think. The guys dig into why practical tension still beats modern CGI, trade theories on whether Jaws would scare anyone who first saw it as an adult, and take a hard swing at Spielberg's recent output along the way. Expect real talk about shark encounters, a detour into Moby Dick style "nature doesn't care about your plans" philosophy, and some genuinely funny tangents about beach trips gone wrong. Stick around for listener boosts, chat shoutouts, and the reveal of next week's pick, a 1997 mind bender that's already got the chat buzzing. Grab a snack, maybe stay out of the water.

CannCon and Chris Paul open by unpacking Trump's move to fire the remaining Election Assistance Commissioners ahead of the midterms, tracing it back to years of documented problems with voting machine certification. From there they dive into a genuinely strange Axios report about a State Department official accused of going rogue on Venezuela policy, tangled up with exiled opposition figure Machado and a very confusing international phone-call chain. The back half is pure NATO theater: Trump and Mark Rute's summit exchange gets picked apart line by line, from Spain's spending shortfalls to a fresh round of Greenland negotiations and troop withdrawal hints tied straight to it. They close out with Tyler Robinson hearing updates, including new testimony from Lance Twigs and a shoe-size discrepancy that has people talking. Sponsor breaks and Friday banter included.

Happy 250th!. Jon Herold and Chris Paul kick off Independence Day weekend with fireworks (literal and rhetorical), breaking down Trump's Mount Rushmore anniversary speech and his stop at the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library. They dig into the "communism is a bigger threat than Pearl Harbor" line, unpack what "third term" chatter actually means once you filter out the media panic, and get into the Supreme Court's Slaughter decision on independent agencies. There's a full read through of the newly surfaced National Resilience Strategy, a surprisingly stealthy White House document with some very devolution flavored nuggets on federalism and continuity of government. Add in the Bill Pulte ODNI shakeup, election integrity threads heading into the midterms, and a philosophical detour on constitutions, inversion, and what citizenship actually means. It's a loaded one, wrapped up with some Fourth of July World Cup fun for good measure.

CannCon and Chris Paul close out the week and the runup to America's 250th with a discussion-heavy Friday. The New York Post reveals the FBI had Democrat insider Alexis Podesta wearing a wire inside Gavin Newsom's inner circle since June 2024, and CannCon connects it back to Alpha's "tickling the wire" prediction, noting the huge implications for both Newsom's presidential hopes and the California governor's race. The FBI assigns 260 analysts to a priority Fulton County 2020 election investigation under Kash Patel, and CannCon walks through why investigating enough jurisdictions establishes the systemic pattern even if every election cannot be checked. Mitch McConnell was found unconscious in his home, deepening the illegitimate Congress theme. Chris Paul opens the show with a sharp meditation on how sports are exporting human judgment to machines we wrongly assume are objective, and where that leads for adjudicating crimes. The back half turns cultural: a viral Trump derangement meltdown over an AI Teddy Roosevelt hologram, Jodie Foster saying F1 was written by AI, the CIA funding Jackson Pollock, USAID's apparent role in propping up rap music, and a lengthy MK Ultra segment on Sidney Gottlieb and why the program never actually ended.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright do a Fourth of July revisit of Roland Emmerich's 1996 blockbuster Independence Day, written by Emmerich and Dean Devlin and starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch, Randy Quaid, Harvey Fierstein, Vivica A. Fox, and Harry Connick Jr. Both guys expected to have fun with a summer classic. Instead they arrive at the same brutal verdict. This is one of the most heavy handed political programming vehicles of the 90s, and it goes down way rougher than nostalgia suggested. The conversation covers the pornographic scale of the destruction played for jokes, Will Smith joking his way through the supposed incineration of his girlfriend and her son, the closeted homoerotic Harry Connick Jr. subplot, the Jewish father written straight out of a stereotype guidebook, the recycling gospel Jeff Goldblum keeps preaching, and President Bill Pullman declaring the Fourth of July no longer American at the end. They dig into the 1996 to 2001 blockbuster window with Independence Day, Men in Black, and Armageddon as a coordinated push toward trust the government, trust the science, trust the globalists, plus Harry Connick Sr.'s real life role in taking down Jim Garrison after JFK. Also inside: predictive programming as preemptive psychological strike, the tip of the spear framework, change events, and why withholding belief beats decoding every time.

Hour 1: The World Cup is in full swing, and the drama is unfolding on and off the pitch. This episode of the podcast is a wild ride, covering everything from the Giants' struggles on the baseball field to the Warriors' potential moves in the NBA. The hosts dive into the latest news on Lebron James and the Warriors, including the possibility of a Big Four lineup with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Chris Paul. They also discuss the World Cup, including the shocking upset of Germany by Paraguay and the Netherlands' loss to Morocco. The conversation is filled with humor and insight, as the hosts share their thoughts on the World Cup and the NBA. They discuss the pressure of penalty kicks, the importance of communication on the field, and the challenges of building a winning team. The hosts also touch on the Giants' struggles, including their recent losses to the Diamondbacks and the importance of addressing the team's issues. The episode is a must-listen for any sports fan, with a healthy dose of humor and analysis. The hosts' banter and chemistry are on full display as they tackle the latest news and trends in the world of sports. Whether you're a die-hard Warriors fan or just a casual sports enthusiast, this episode has something for everyone. So grab your favorite snack, get comfortable, and tune in to hear the hosts' take on the latest sports news and trends. Will the Warriors make a move for Lebron James? Can the Giants turn their season around? And what's the latest from the World Cup? Join the conversation and find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we put Jalen Brunson under the microscope and ask a simple question: at their absolute best, who would you rather have? Brunson goes head-to-head with Tyrese Haliburton, Jimmy Butler, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, and Chris Paul as we debate where the Knicks superstar truly belongs among the elite. Plus, we break down the eight MLB contenders that should be pushing all their chips in for Tarik Skubal, and examine which teams make the most sense as trade partners. We also go through every major National League and American League contender with a Why They Win, Why They Lose outlook heading into the stretch run, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses that could define October. Finally, we shift to the NFL and rank our top 10 offenses and top 10 defenses entering the season, including some surprise risers and a few powerhouse teams that could dominate on both sides of the ball. From Brunson's place among NBA stars to MLB playoff races and NFL rankings, this episode covers it all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, preview game 4 of the NBA Finals, and chat about everything else happening around the sports world. Also joining the progrum is Hall of Famer, 10x All-Star, 6x All-NBA, and NBC NBA analyst, Carmelo Anthony; 16 year NHL veteran, Stanley Cup Champion, and ESPN NHL analyst, TJ Oshie; 21 year NBA veteran, future Hall of Famer, Chris Paul; and lastly, international music superstar, and National Anthem singer of UFC Freedom 250, Zac Brown. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight's Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 between the Las Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, talk more about the fallout from both of the massive trades in the NFL yesterday involving Myles Garrett and Jared Verse, and AJ Brown, the electricity of the WCWS, and everything else happening in the sports world. They are also joined by several incredible guests including 12 year NFL veteran and ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky; WWE Superstar/NHL reporter Jackie Redmond; ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan; 21 year NBA veteran and future Hall of Famer, Chris Paul; and 19 year NHL veteran, former #1 overall pick, and ESPN NHL analyst, Erik Johnson. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game. The Finals are rolling on and we will be back soon to cover all things Spurs vs. Knicks, but first LeBron James and Steve Nash wanted to take some time to answer some fan questions about self doubt, holding teammates accountable and much more. They also talking Cooper Flagg, give flowers to the great Chris Paul and the unbelievable career he's had and finally, LeBron breaks down a classic play from his days with the Cleveland Cavaliers.Thanks for watching Mind the Game and please subscribe to the channel or wherever you get your podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk and the boys chat about tonight's Western Conference Finals Game 6 between the Thunder and Spurs, comments made by JJ McCarthy in reference to his relationship with Kyler Murray, what's going on in MLB as Shohei Ohtani continues to set records as labor negotiations are about to heat up, a recap of last night's conversations with all the league's commissioners, and more. Joining the show is about three great guests including 12 year NFL veteran at QB, 2x Emmy award winner for NFL Live, and ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky, to chat about the Kyler Murray/JJ McCarthy situation, which teams with new OC's he's worried about, and more. Next, Stanley Cup Champion, 18 year NHL veteran, 2006 1st overall pick, and ESPN NHL analyst, Erik Johnson joins the show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes looks like they're pulling away from the Habs, how Vegas managed to sweep the Avs, and more. Later, 21 year NBA veteran, 12x All-Star, 11x All-NBA, 9x All NBA-Defense, and 2x Gold Medalist, Chris Paul joins the show to chat about Adam Silver and Tyrese Haliburton's comments last night on the state of the NBA, his stance on all the flopping and how it's getting taught now, his thoughts on tonight's game, this run the Knicks are on, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, enjoy Memorial Day weekend. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap last night's insane double OT victory for the Spurs over the Thunder in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, as well as the Montreal Canadiens going into Buffalo and winning game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. They are also joined by several guests including 21 year NBA veteran, and future Hall of Famer, Chris Paul; 13 year NHL veteran and ESPN NHL analyst PK Subban, 10 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and ESPN NBA analyst, Iman Shumpert; the Authority on college football and college basketball, Pete Thamel; and lastly, Olympic Gold Medalist, United States hero, and Center for the New Jersey Devils, Jack Hughes. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Art McNally GameDay Central in NFL HQ in New York while AJ Hawk, Darius Butler, and the boys are live from the ThunderDome. We recap everything going on in the NBA and NHL playoffs, get a look inside the NFL replay process, and get a surprise drop in from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. In the first hour, we are joined by the NFL's Vice President of Replay, Mark Butterworth, who tells us about his path to head of Replay at the NFL, the calls that keep him up at night, what NFL Sunday is like for him, and more. Also in the first hour we are joined by 12x NBA Star Chris Paul to get his Top 3 storylines coming out of the last NBA playoff games, including how important tonight's game is for Wemby's Spurs, Donovan Mitchell refusing to be denied, and SGA showing why he's the reigning MVP of the league, and more. To close out the first hour, ESPN's NFL Senior Analyst Peter Schrager stops by to detail what makes him King of New York, what he loves most about the schedule release, the competition for the games between networks, Fernando Mendoza at Rookie Minicamp, and more. In the second hour, College GameDay Analyst & NFL on Prime Color Commentator Kirk Herbstreit drops by with his dog Peter to tell us why he's excited about the Jets and Chiefs this offseason, the expectations for Lane Kiffin in Baton Rouge, his early pick to win the National Championship, and more. We wrap things up with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stopping by and 13 year NHL Veteran PK Subban coming through in an unbelievable suit to recap all the NHL Playoff action.  Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT) or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you & will see you back in the ThunderDome tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys cover all things happening in the world of sports, including last night's NHL & NBA Playoff action, all the latest NFL news, and much more. In the first hour, we are joined by 12x All-Star, 9x NBA All-Defensive team, 22-year NBA Veteran, Chris Paul, who takes us through CP's Top 3 Takeaways, covering Anthony Edwards and the T-Wolves stealing game one in San Antonio, Jalen Brunson leading the Knicks to a dominant win over the 76ers, and the adjustments the Detroit Pistons need to make heading into the second round. We also dive in to the San Antonio Spurs last possession, the Lakers chances against the Thunder, and much more. Also in the first hour, we are joined by the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby with Golden Tempo, Cherie DeVaux to talk us about training Golden Tempo's late closing style, whether or not he will run in the Preakness, and more. In the second hour, we are joined by 13 year NHL veteran, Olympic gold medalist, & ESPN Analyst PK Subban to talk about the Carolina Hurricanes dominating through the first two rounds so far, Seth Jarvis and his buddies taking the internet by storm, the controversial non-icing call in the Ducks vs Golden Knights game, what the Minnesota Wild have to do to slow down the Avalanche offense, what makes Quinn Hughes such a great Defenseman, and much more. After PK Subban, we are joined by the GM of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jason Licht, to recap an exciting draft that saw Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. fall to them at #15, WR Mike Evans leaving the organization, what they need to be successful next season, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We will be back tomorrow LIVE from the ThunderDome. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices