Podcast appearances and mentions of Joe Dumars

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0:00 ... Show Open ... Ross welcomes the panel and makes his dedication of show #166 to Jonathan Kuminga and Russell Westbrook who both shot just 66% from the free throw line last season.  Bruce registers his disappointment with Ross's choice and suggests someone else. 1:54 ... The Charlotte Hornets are the NBA Summer League Champions ... Rookie Kon Knueppel led the way for the Hornets and we all learned the proper pronounciation of his first and last name.  The future looks promising for the Hornets after a string of losing seasons, but health will be a huge issue for the "Bugs." 7:53 ... Bruce wants to give some love to Bronny James, who looked like a different player in the Summer League and could be poised to do well this season. 9:04 .... The WNBA All Star Weekend made all kinds of news, especially with their warmup T-Shirts that said "Pay Us What You Owe Us."  The crew examines why the players in the "W" deserve more money and make suggestions on who should pay it. 13:09 ... As for the WNBA All Star game itself ..... it was a big bummer ... Rookie All-Star Paige Bueckers and ABC's Elle Duncan both trashed it on the air for the lack of defense and effort .... OUCH. 15:29 ... Bradley Beal certainly got paid and also got a ticket out of Phoenix to Los Angeles.  His departure from the Valley leaves lots of wreckage behind as the Suns will need to stretch $97 million of his salary over the next 5 seasons, causing a major financial hurdle for a team that needs more talent.  As for the Clippers, they have a lot of old dudes and are a textbook example of a "Win Now" team.  And with the addition of 40 year old Chris Paul, the clock is definitely ticking on the veteran team's "window." 22:00 ... With all the old guys on the Clippers, the crew suggests sponsors whose logos can appear on the uniform jerseys of the team.  Everyone took a shot and Ross's choice of "Depends" adult diapers was the clear winner among the crew. 23:40 ... 35 year old Damian Lillard is returning to the Portland Trailblazers and with the recent acquisition of another 35 year old guard, Jrue Holiday, the 48 Minutes crew is scratching their collective heads as to what the strategy of the team will be.  Does it mean that Scoot Henderson is on shaky ground with the Blazers? 28:56 ... Ross leads a discussion on Giannis and whether any of these moves might make him appreciate being in Milwaukee. 31:42 ... Former Celtic Marcus Smart will soon join the Lakers after being bought out by the Wizards.  Bruce and many other Celtics fans are all "up in their feelings" over this move. 35:05 ... Victor Wembanyama has been cleared to play again after suffering from blood clots in his shoulder last season.  These are exciting times in San Antonio with Wemby joining Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper on a team that will be a "League Pass Obsession." 37:53 ... The New Orleans Pelicans are looking like a hot mess tossed into a dumpster fire.  They've spent the entire off season making one questionable move after another.  Over the weekend, their top rookie Derik Queen suffered a wrist injury that will sideline him for three months.  New boss Joe Dumars is off to a "bumpy" start to say the least. 42:35 ... Good news in Denver .... recently acquired Jonas Valanciunas has agreed to stop his pursuit of a deal with a team in Greece and will play for the Nuggets as the backup for Nikola Jokic.  It's the right thing to do and the Denver fans deserve his best effort, even if he just plays one season for the Nuggets. 45:24 .... This week it's Ross's turn to try and stump his partners with this week's "Card Challenge."  Some of the players that Ross used to put Bruce and "World B" on the spot were Brandon Roy, Marcus Camby, Yao Ming, David Lee, Gary Payton, Andre Iguodala, Bruce Bowen, and Dwight Howard. 53:48 ... Ross wraps things up and says goodbye ... TRT 54:05      

Chris Dodson, an NBA scout, joined Sports Talk. Dodson recapped the Pelicans' unsuccessful trip to the Las Vegas Summer League, lamenting their disappointing lack of energy and leadership. Dodson shared his thoughts on Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, Antonio Reeves, and Yves Missi. He also praised Joe Dumars for locking down Herb Jones long-term.

Mike and Charlie discussed T. J. Watt's record-breaking extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The guys interviewed ESPN anchor Stan Verrett, David Grubb, the editor of "The Bird Writes," and Tim Brando, a Fox Sports commentator. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve and Charlie reviewed the Pelicans' trip to the Las Vegas Summer League. They spoke to Will Guillory, an NBA writer for The Athletic, about Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, Yves Missi, Joe Dumars, and Zion Williamson. Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk to discuss LSU's appearance at the SEC Media Days and Jay Johnson's roster-building.

Mike and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about Zion Williamson and Joe Dumars. Tim Brando, a Fox Sports commentator, joined Sports Talk. Brando questioned the SEC's hesitancy to reach a nine-game conference schedule. He previewed LSU's challenge vs. Clemson in week one of the 2025 college football season. Brando also praised the group of quarterbacks in the SEC. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

Will Guillory, an NBA writer for The Athletic, joined Sports Talk. Guillory shared his evaluation of Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, the Pelicans' two lottery selections at the Vegas Summer League. Guillory also shared his thoughts on Yves Missi, Joe Dumars, and Zion Williamson.

Steve and Charlie reviewed the Pelicans' trip to the Las Vegas Summer League. The guys heard from Summer League head coach Corey Brewer and point guard Jeremiah Fears after New Orleans lost to Oklahoma City. Will Guillory, an NBA writer for The Athletic, joined Sports Talk. Guillory shared his evaluation of Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, the Pelicans' two lottery selections at the Vegas Summer League. Guillory also shared his thoughts on Yves Missi, Joe Dumars, and Zion Williamson.

Jeff and Charlie discussed the exploding wide receiver market in the NFL. Mike Hoss, the voice of the Saints, joined Sports Talk. Hoss expressed his concern with Chris Olave's concussion history. He evaluated New Orleans' improved offensive line. Hoss also shared his breakout candidates and under-the-radar players ahead of the Saints' training camp practice sessions. Jeff and Charlie reviewed Marc Spears' recent sit-down interview with Pelicans lead executive Joe Dumars.

Jeff and Charlie reviewed Marc Spears' recent sit-down interview with Pelicans lead executive Joe Dumars.

This hour, Mike Hoss and Jeff Nowak get together this Friday to celebrate the not so busy weekend ahead of us with many keeping their eyes on Pelicans summer league action, the MLB Draft on Sunday, before diving into a conversation with Pelicans play-by-play with Todd Graffagnini, who tells us the importance of the Pelicans new Herb Jones extension, how he would describe the first few months of the Joe Dumars era in New Orleans, and a whole lot more!

Mike and Jeff call up Todd Graffagnini, Pelicans play-by-play, to discuss when he turned on his basketball brain and turned away from football last year, before turning to this year with his description of Joe Dumars time spent in New Orleans so far, if Zion Williamson might take advantage of what many are viewing as a serious last hurrah for him to make his case to be THE guy for the Pelicans, health concerns for both him and others such as Herb Jones, and a lot more!

David Grubb, the host of "The Post Up Podcast," joined Sports Talk. Grubb contrasted Joe Dumars to David Griffin. Grubb also shared his thoughts on Pelican second-year center Yves Missi and rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears.

David Grubb, the host of "The Post Up Podcast," joined Sports Talk. Grubb contrasted Joe Dumars to David Griffin. Grubb also shared his thoughts on Pelican second-year center Yves Missi and rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears.

Mike evaluated Trenton Henderson, LSU's latest five-star edge rusher from the class of 2026. Mike and Charlie reported on the Pelicans' decision to waive second-year guard Antonio Reeves. Mike interviewed Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt at the 2025 Manning Passing Academy. Scott Sidwell, the Deputy Athletic Director at Colorado State, joined Sports Talk to share his thoughts on the new NIL rules in college athletics. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Rich Shea, the President of Major League Eating, joined Sports Talk to preview the upcoming Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Steve and Charlie explained why they think the Pelicans are "out" of the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes. The guys heard from Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler on "The Rich Eisen Show." Chris Dodson, an NBA scout, discussed the Pelicans' busy offseason.

We're back and a lot of Pelicans aren't! Joe Dumars and Troy Weaver have made their mark all over the roster in short order. We catch up on the Pelicans' draft, the Derik Queen trade, the Jordan Poole trade and give initial thoughts on the beginning of the Joe Dumars Era.Presented by Crescent Canna, New Orleans #1 cannabis company and the maker of the highly satisfying Crescent 9 THC Seltzer.

Mike and Charlie discussed the Knicks' head coaching hire, New York's pursuit of Pelicans assistant coach James Borrego, and New Orleans' interest in Golden State forward Jonathan Kuminga. Mike spoke to Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons at the 2025 Manning Passing Academy. Mike and Charlie interviewed Jen Hale, a reporter for Fox Sports, and Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, about the Saints and Pelicans. Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell joined Sports Talk to discuss the Pelicans' recent moves under new executive Joe Dumars. Steve and Charlie interviewed Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, about the Tigers' latest recruiting news in football and baseball. The guys heard from LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier at the 2025 Manning Passing Academy.

Mike and Charlie discussed the Pelicans' decision to waive second-year guard Antonio Reeves. Scott Sidwell, the Deputy Athletic Director at Colorado State, joined Sports Talk to share his thoughts on the new NIL rules in college athletics. Sidwell remembered his trip to Thibodaux, Louisiana, for the annual Manning Passing Academy. Sidwell also projected the future of advertising on jerseys in college sports. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

Steve and Charlie previewed the Pelicans' preseason matchups. Will Guillory, a Pelicans reporter for The Athletic, joined Sports Talk. Guillory praised Joe Dumars' decision to sign center Kevon Looney to a two-year contract. He shared his thoughts on the Pelicans' draft class and the upcoming Summer League. The guys also spoke to a WWL listener about the cities up for an NHL expansion franchise.

Steve and Charlie discussed the report about the Lakers' interest in Pelican center Yves Missi.

Jen Hale, a reporter for Fox Sports, joined Sports Talk. Hale discussed the start of Pelicans lead executive Joe Dumars' tenure, highlighting the team's draft picks, their additions from Golden State, and the commitment to star forward Zion Williamson.

Mike and Charlie discussed the Knicks' head coaching hire, New York's pursuit of Pelicans assistant coach James Borrego, and New Orleans' interest in Golden State forward Jonathan Kuminga. Mike interviewed Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons at the 2025 Manning Passing Academy. Jen Hale, a reporter for Fox Sports, joined Sports Talk. Hale evaluated the start of Pelicans lead executive Joe Dumars' tenure, highlighting the team's draft picks, their additions from Golden State, and the commitment to star forward Zion Williamson.

Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, joined Sports Talk. Duncan praised Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough's first offseason in New Orleans. Duncan shared his thoughts on the Pelicans' busy string of moves under new lead executive Joe Dumars. He also celebrated Jay Johnson's success leading LSU baseball's program.

Mike and Charlie discussed LSU baseball's potential interest in former Southern outfielder Cardell Thibodeaux, the SWAC Player of the Year, who entered the transfer portal. Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, joined Sports Talk. Duncan praised Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough's first offseason in New Orleans. Duncan shared his thoughts on the Pelicans' busy string of moves under new lead executive Joe Dumars. He also celebrated Jay Johnson's success leading LSU baseball's program. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

Steve and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about the Pelicans' offseason.

Mike and Charlie recapped their trip to the 2025 Manning Passing Academy, highlighting LSU's Garrett Nussmeier, Clemson's Cade Klubnik, and South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers. Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux 247 Sports, joined Sports Talk. Mike interviewed Nussmeier and Klubnik at the Manning Passing Academy. Mike and Charlie discussed Pittsburgh's blockbuster trade with Miami centered around safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, cornerback Jalen Ramsey, and tight end Jonnu Smith. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve and Charlie heard from Saints quarterback Tyler Shough at the Manning Passing Academy and legendary former college football coach Nick Saban's speech during his induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The guys also listened to Joe Dumars' comments about the Pelicans' 2025 NBA Draft class and interviewed Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, about the 2025 NBA Free Agency period.

Will Guillory, a Pelicans reporter for The Athletic, joined Sports Talk. Guillory praised Joe Dumars' decision to sign center Kevon Looney to a two-year contract. He shared his thoughts on the Pelicans' draft class and the upcoming Summer League.

Steve and Charlie discussed the Pelicans' off-season moves. The guys heard from New Orleans lead executive Joe Dumars, point guard Jeremiah Fears, and center Derik Queen. Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, joined Sports Talk. Kosel discussed the Pelicans' decision to sign free-agent center Kevon Looney. Kosel also previewed what's next for New Orleans.

I talk about the draft a little, but mostly the weird moves of Joe Dumars and the good moves of Brad Stevens.   Uhhh...sorry about the low quality.  I needed to get this under 6.7 MB

Join Big Q, DC, Lexxah, and The Flock for an exciting live breakdown of the New Orleans Pelicans' 2025 NBA Draft Day 1 & Day 2 action! Stay tuned for live reactions to picks, trades, and all the latest news on the Pelicans. We'll dive deep into VP Joe Dumars and GM Troy Weaver's vision for the team as they prepare for the 2025-26 season. Don't miss this comprehensive analysis and fan-driven discussion!

Join Big Q, DC, Lexxah, and The Flock for an exciting live breakdown of the New Orleans Pelicans' 2025 NBA Draft Day 1 & Day 2 action! Stay tuned for live reactions to picks, trades, and all the latest news on the Pelicans. We'll dive deep into VP Joe Dumars and GM Troy Weaver's vision for the team as they prepare for the 2025-26 season. Don't miss this comprehensive analysis and fan-driven discussion!

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Steve and Charlie criticized ESPN's coverage of the 2025 NBA Draft. The guys heard from Pelicans lead executive Joe Dumars about New Orleans' decisions in the first round of the draft. They shared live updates from day two of the draft. Steve and Charlie also listened to last night's press conference audio from Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen.

Mike and Charlie discussed Joe Dumars' "gamble" on the first day of the 2025 NBA Draft. LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson joined Sports Talk. Coach Johnson celebrated the Bayou Bengals' eighth national championship. Mike and Charlie interviewed Chris Dodson, a Pelicans reporter for ClutchPoints, and Seth Lewis, a sports reporter for WWL TV. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve and Charlie spoke to Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, about the 2025 NBA Draft. The guys also heard from Dumars, Derik Queen, and Jeremiah Fears.

On this episode, the guys talk about the draft and the CJ trade.

Steve and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about the first night of the 2025 NBA Draft. Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, joined Sports Talk. Kosel shared his thoughts on Joe Dumars' decision to pursue "high ceiling" prospects with Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen on night one of the NBA Draft. Kosel also previewed the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, joined Sports Talk. Kosel shared his thoughts on Joe Dumars' decision to pursue "high ceiling" prospects with Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen on night one of the NBA Draft. Kosel also previewed the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Mike and Charlie discussed Joe Dumars' "gamble" on the first day of the 2025 NBA Draft. LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson joined Sports Talk. Coach Johnson shared his thoughts on Kade Anderson, Jared Jones, and the Tigers' elite freshman class.

Send us a textJoe Dumars & Troy Weaver are on fire ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, executing two major trades to reshape the New Orleans Pelicans. With bold moves and clear intent, the front office is wasting no time turning the page.

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Bobby and Steve recapped the Saints' second day of mandatory minicamp. Bobby highlighted the quarterback battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough. Will Guillory, an NBA reporter for The Athletic, joined Sports Talk. Guillory broke down the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Guillory discussed Joe Dumars' challenge of bringing the Pelicans to relevance.

Bobby and Mike recapped the Saints' second mandatory minicamp practice session. Bobby highlighted New Orleans' quarterback battle, saying second-year signal caller Spencer Rattler won the day. Saints color analyst Deuce McAllister joined Sports Talk to review the team's minicamp practices. Bobby and Mike discussed the strengths of a zone defense and compared the scheme that new Saints DC Brandon Staley runs to what Vic Fangio does. Former MLB pitcher Scott Sanders joined Sports Talk to preview LSU baseball's upcoming journey in the 2025 College World Series. Mike, Bobby, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Bobby and Steve interviewed Will Guillory, an NBA reporter for The Athletic, about the 2025 NBA Finals and Joe Dumars' challenge of bringing the Pelicans to relevance. The guys also heard from Saints RB Alvin Kamara after the team's minicamp practice session.

Will Guillory, an NBA reporter for The Athletic, joined Sports Talk. Guillory broke down the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Guillory discussed Joe Dumars' challenge of bringing the Pelicans to relevance.

Mike and Charlie discussed Joe Dumars' comments about Zion Williamson and the 2025 NBA Draft. The guys interviewed Jen Hale, a reporter for Fox Sports, and Chris Gordy, the host of the "Locked on SEC" podcast. Dick Jerardi, a horse racing analyst for BetOnline.ag, previewed the upcoming Belmont Stakes, highlighting Sovereignty, Journalism, and Baeza. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve and Charlie reviewed Front Office Sports' interview with retired former Saints quarterback Derek Carr. Nick Friedell, an Audacy NBA Insider, joined Sports Talk. Friedell slammed the Knicks' "shocking" decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau and questioned the Pelicans' commitment to Willie Green and Zion Williamson. Steve and Charlie spoke to Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux247 Sports.

Nick Friedell, an Audacy NBA Insider, joined Sports Talk. Friedell slammed the Knicks' "shocking" decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau. He questioned the Pelicans' commitment to Willie Green. Friedell previewed the 2025 NBA Finals and criticized Joe Dumars' belief in Zion Williamson.

Steve and Charlie reviewed Front Office Sports' interview with retired former Saints quarterback Derek Carr. Nick Friedell, an Audacy NBA Insider, joined Sports Talk. Friedell slammed the Knicks' "shocking" decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau. He questioned the Pelicans' commitment to Willie Green. Friedell previewed the 2025 NBA Finals and criticized Joe Dumars' belief in Zion Williamson.

Jen Hale, a reporter for Fox Sports, joined Sports Talk. Hale reviewed Joe Dumars' commitment to star Pelican forward Zion Williamson. Hale also shared her thoughts on Saints rookie LT Kelvin Banks Jr., New Orleans' quarterback competition, and the Pelicans' seventh overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Mike and Charlie discussed Joe Dumars' comments about Zion Williamson and the 2025 NBA Draft. The guys interviewed Jen Hale, a reporter for Fox Sports, and Chris Gordy, the host of the "Locked on SEC" podcast. Hale shared her thoughts on Williamson, the 2025 NBA Draft, and the Saints' rookies. Gordy previewed LSU baseball's challenge against West Virginia in the Baton Rouge Super Regional.

627. We interview Kelly Jackson, founder of the Cane River Film Festival. Natchitoches has a long and intimate history with American cinema. The Cane River film festival represents the latest chapter in that history. We are as diverse as the community that we represent. Our mission is to showcase, nurture, and support the emerging creative student and independent filmmakers stories about and or filmed in Louisiana. We want to share their films with an audience, seek opportunities for distribution and celebrate their achievement in telling their story that they want to tell. The Cane River film festival is not just a film festival — it's an experience. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in Louisiana history. May 24, 1963. Birthday of great Shreveport basket player Joe Dumars the Former NBA guard and 6-time All-Star who helped the Detroit Pistons win back-to-back NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990. This week in New Orleans history. On May 24, 2013, City Putt, a 36-hole mini golf complex with two courses opened in City Park.  The Louisiana Course highlights cultural themes and cities from around the state. The New Orleans Course showcases streets and iconic themes from around the city, with signs detailing the city's historic sites at each hole. This week in Louisiana. El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail TX, LA Trail sites are located across 2,580 miles and 5 states (in the U.S.) and thousands of miles in Mexico. The trail runs from the city of Lafayette to the town of Natchitoches. The trail travels west from there into Texas. It splits into two trails while in the state of Louisiana, and joins again at the border with Texas. Website The Trail is administered by the NPS office located at: National Trails Office Regions 6, 7, & 8 El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail 1100 Old Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe, NM 87505      During the Spanish colonial period in North America, numerous “royal roads” — or caminos reales — tied far-flung regions of the empire to Mexico City. One particular collection of indigenous trails and trade routes became known as El Camino Real de los Tejas, the primary overland route for the Spanish colonization of what is today Texas and northwestern Louisiana. The trail's name is derived not only from its geographic extent but also from some of its original users. Spaniards referred to a prominent group of Caddo Indians as the Tejas, a word derived from the Caddo term for ‘friend' or ‘ally.' Thus, the Spanish province of Tejas, the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas, and the historic trail traversing them owe their name to the Caddo language. Postcards from Louisiana. Albany Navarre. Building Blocks for Financial Literacy (ages 6-18). Louisiana Book Festival. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

We got ourselves a Conclave coming, Eli Zaret joins us in-studio, Billy Ray Cyrus lands Elizabeth Hurley, Melinda French Gates bores us all to death and Cop Cams: Karen Edition. Eli Zaret drops by to cover the Pistons playoff run, Joe Dumars new gig, the fall of the Phoenix Suns, the Tigers take the series against the Royals, Tom Izzo moves, the NFL Draft is this week, Jazz Chisholm Jr. antics, Drake vs diss tracks, John Rocker vs Pat Mahomes Sr. fight called off, and more. The Dow is down 1000 points. RIP The Pope. JD Vance was like the last person to see him. Another leak for Pete Hegseth. Cornell wants some money. WrestleMania 41 went down. John Cena won the title. The Cowboy Carter tour is not selling well. Billy Ray Cyrus is now plowing into Elizabeth Hurley. They've had genital friction. We recall Pat O'Brien's infamous voicemails. Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders had their Colorado jerseys retired. Melinda French Gates is a bore and won't go away. Tesla vandalism is alive and strong. They just keep coming. Spring Break in Georgia is off the hook. Justin Bieber looks like total dogshit at Coachella. Diddy has a dream team of lawyers. Cop Cams: Karen Edition. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)