Podcast appearances and mentions of Larry Bird

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Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant for a loaded episode of The Right Time, starting with why the Boston Celtics failed the Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum era. Bo and Howard break down how Boston treated Brown like the expendable star, why the organization clearly picked Tatum as the face of the franchise, and what Tatum now has to prove coming off an Achilles injury. They also get into Brown's move to Philadelphia, whether the basketball fit makes any sense next to Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, and why the whole breakup felt colder than it needed to be. Later, Bo and Howard dive into the Caitlin Clark discourse and explain why the conversation around her has somehow gotten even louder, dumber, and more political since she got to the WNBA. They talk about Clark becoming a culture-war avatar, why the league's player-driven culture was always going to push back, whether her actual game is getting overrated by the noise around her, and why the Larry Bird comparisons don't really hold up. . Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Buy 'The Right Time' merch: http://therighttimebomani.com/ Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcomes former NBA All star, and one of the greatest 3 point shooters of all time, Dale Ellis. Did Dale play in the wrong NBA? Dale on being the first non Larry Bird 3-point shootout champion and what it's like to be in "The Zone." The Showtime with Coop Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Most success stories start with an unimaginable backstory.  Larry Bird’s journey to NBA immortality involved one of the most hardscrabble roads to success.  In the fall of 1974, Bird-one of the greatest players ever to pick up a basketball-was lost and in danger of slipping away.  This self-proclaimed ‘hick from French Link’ was recruited to play for Bobby Knight’s vaunted Indiana University Hoosiers’ team, but his discomfort with the fit at the University saw Bird never play a minute for the team.  It all could have ended right there, but for the determination of Bob King and Bill Hodges to bring him to Indiana State University in Terre Haute, a school whose basketball team couldn’t even fill its arena.  I’m old enough to recall the March 1979 NCAA Tournament finals game that pitted Larry Bird against Magic Johnson.  The rest of the story involved these two men, very different in so many ways, bringing the NBA back from a perilous moment when the league was at risk of never achieving comparability with football and baseball.  Keith O’Brien, author of “Heartland: A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird,” is a great storyteller and he joined us recently for a virtual book talk for my town’s library, which is now available as a podcast.

Keith O'Brien joins JD to talk about his book "Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird"Follow us on Substack

The temperatures across the South are still scorching (as usual). World Cup Fever across the United States seems to be abating quite a bit today. The three host countries in North America (Canada, Mexico, and the United States) for the 2026 World Cup soccer advanced into the Round of 16.  That was a pleasant surprise and some very good news for fans in North America. Sadly, the soccer teams for the three host countries all bit the dust over the past few days.  None reached the quarterfinals, Elite Eight, or whatever the FIFA soccer people call this next round. Action on Saturday July 4th saw Canada get skunked 3-0 by tiny Morocco.  The Moroccans converted on three of their four shots on goal to capture the win.  Canada only attempted three shots on goal as they bowed out of this year’s competition. On Sunday, Mexico lost at home to England 3-2 in a very tightly contested match.  The home team out passed England by a 2-1 margin.  The number of completed passes by Mexico (418 to 195 for England) was impressive but didn’t lead to enough points. As golfers might translate, “Pass for show, but kick goals for dough.” The final host country bowed out of World Cup 26 on Monday in Seattle. World Cup host United States had all eyes focused on Seattle Monday evening for its Round of 16 game against Belgium.  Team USA was coming off a raucous Independence Day weekend filled with fireworks and patriotic enthusiasm as the nation celebrated 250 years. Apparently, America’s soccer team failed to receive a fiery jingoistic pregame message.  Belgium breezed to a surprisingly easy 4-1 win over an American team which looked like it had a case of World Cup stage fright on Monday night. The US was attempting to reach the quarterfinals (round of 8) for the first time since 2002. Belgium’s Red Devils (yes, that’s their nickname) had never even reached the quarterfinals – before Monday night’s game against Team USA. Despite having a very loud advantage playing in the home stadium of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, the American team laid a proverbial egg Monday night in losing 4-1 to Belgium. The team looked lethargic (overconfident, perhaps?) and did not appear ready for a game of this magnitude. Much like the European golfers have dominated golf’s Ryder Cup matches the past few decades, the European soccer teams seemed more cohesive and better prepared. The quarterfinals will feature seven European teams and just one South American squad.  All of these games will be shown on FOX Television. Times are CDT: Thursday – France vs. Morocco (3PM) in Foxboro, MA Friday – Spain vs. Belgium (2PM) in Los Angeles, CA Saturday – Norway vs. England (4PM) in Miami, FL Saturday – Argentina vs. Switzerland (8PM) in Kansas City, MO Team USA’s bubble was burst on Monday night by a Belgian team which was not considered to be one of the top European squads. America once again proved that their team has exceptional ability, but their team resolve in tough matches isn’t quite as determined as other top competitors. Perhaps the US should hire Olympic Dream Team members such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird to help prepare the soccer team next time? Question – Will Americans still watch the remaining World Cup games without Team USA involved? The World Cup soccer television ratings have been a success for FOX Sports.  Last Wednesday’s 2-0 win by Team USA over Bosnia-Herzegovina drew 26 million viewers. Early reports indicated that more than 30 million viewers tuned into FOX on Monday night during the American team’s 4-1 loss to Belgium. That’s about 1/3 of the number of viewers for a Super Bowl game.  That is quite impressive.  The total exceeds the viewership of nearly every NFL regular season game. But… Are you planning to tune in for the afternoon quarterfinal games on Thursday and Friday?  The next night game on the schedule won’t occur until Saturday night’s quarterfinal game in Kansas City featuring Argentina and Switzerland. The Swiss won a 0-0 game over Colombia Tuesday afternoon following a 4-3 shootout success. I will be surprised if World Cup soccer will lure 15 to 20 million American viewers for the upcoming quarterfinal round of games. Red Card Outrage! The US team was given (theoretically) an advantage before Monday’s game with Belgium. A dreaded Red Card was handed to an American player by a referee in the previous game after two players got their legs tangled-up.  The Red Card would have disqualified the American player from participating on Monday night against Belgium. Following a call from US President Donald Trump asking for an executive review, a FIFA committee rescinded the Red Card and reinstated the American player.  The Belgian team was outraged by that decision.  It added more motivation to take down the US squad in Monday night’s game. Have you noticed the unique grammar involving World Cup sports stories? I was reading a news story posted on ESPN Sunday and ran across the following sentences (among many): “Norway were stronger, better organized, and more capable with the ball.” “Norway are a very good team” What is going on here?  Who is writing this stuff? The best answer I could find is that Europeans (who speak “proper” English, of course) refer to their national soccer/football team as if it was a plural noun. I’m not picking on ESPN in particular for this odd writing style during the World Cup.  Other major news outlets have been doing the same thing. I’ll counter with this suggestion. If the soccer match is being played in Europe, write the story any way you prefer.  That’s fine. When the game is being played in Kansas City, Missouri, or another American city, please write your story utilizing the preferred grammar used by American readers. Fakery Bakery is open for business again this year at the World Cup Soccer is played without protective pads except around the lower legs.  Contact between the players while they run at full speed or jump into the air to hit the ball with their head is inevitable.  Legitimate sports injuries affect every team. However, the sport continues to hone fakery to new levels of acting in order to draw a penalty from the game’s referees.  Feigning an injury on the field to draw a sympathetic penalty from the refs has become too commonplace in soccer. A 0-0 defensive struggle like Tuesday’s epic (Zzzz…) between Switzerland and Colombia can tempt players to feign injury to help their team get a better shot on goal. Winning a “World Cup Academy Award” in the category of Overacting seems to be a must for many players. For fun, keep your eyes on those “injured” players.  Once they receive that penalty call on an opponent, their injured leg, back, or other body part seems to heal almost immediately.  It’s a miracle!   Mexican fans performed their version of the Texas A&M Aggies’ Midnight Yell Mexican soccer fans pulled out all the stops last week in trying to win their World Cup games in Mexico City.  During some recent games, the home team’s zealous fans camped outside of the hotel which was hosting the opposing team. From late at night until the wee hours of the next morning, a throng of Mexican fans threw a loud party replete with Mariachi bands, singing, chanting, and air horns all night long.  They were trying to disrupt the sleep of the team’s next day opponent. The Mexican fans’ version of a Texas A&M Midnight Yell practice was in excessively bad taste and displayed rather poor sportsmanship. In the end, England ended Mexico’s midnight serenade with a 3-2 win to eliminate the host country. Life is much quieter today in Mexico City. The post This Ain’t your “Grammar’s” World Cup! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Seth and Luke hear some pettiness in the PettyCast. Today they hear a rule Larry Bird had, President Trump's drive-by on President Taft, what it's like being a Hornets fan, and some shade thrown at young QBs from a former GM.

We talk FIFA controversy; (11:00) ex-Cat Jamal Mashburn on learning a tough lesson from Larry Bird; (18:00) UK guard Trent Noah; (29:00) the future is bright for UK SS Tyler Bell; (39:00) former Sunday. Morning Sportstalk host Mark Buerger...

Bernie Fratto starts off the show discussing Team USA's tough task on Monday vs. Belgium before transitioning to Jaylen Brown getting traded and LeBron James' free agency decision. Next Bernie prepares the Midnight Hour with the 3 topics being: Was LeBron's exit more of him leaving or Lakers not wanting him? Is the Penalty Kick shootout the most exciting play in all of sports? Who would you golf with LeBron James, Michael Jordan or Larry Bird? Callers make their points known before Bernie discusses the biggest stories in the World Cup. Dr. Doug Anderson joins the show to discuss Luka Doncic's injury history and more, then Celtics insider Jeff Dawson comes on to discuss the Jaylen Brown trade + new editions of Fantasy Files and World Of Soccer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of "Showtime with Michael Cooper," we are privileged to host NBA veteran and icon, Dee Brown. Known for his illustrious career and deep understanding of basketball, Brown delves into his journey, unfolding tales from his experiences on and off the court. From his earliest influences to his legendary time with the Boston Celtics, Brown shares captivating anecdotes and insights that weave together the fabric of his basketball life. Along with his personal stories, Brown also discusses the evolution of the game, comparing the strategic and stylistic differences between the basketball of his time and the modern era. As he navigates through these stories, Brown's unique perspective and candid nature illuminate various aspects of the sport, giving viewers an intimate look into the world of professional basketball. Whether you're a newcomer to the sport or a long-time fan, this conversation is a deep dive into the richness of NBA history, the intricacies of professional gameplay, and a testament to the spirit and the heart of basketball. Join us on "Showtime with Michael Cooper" as we embark on this insightful journey with Dee Brown, a must-watch for every basketball enthusiast who values the roots and evolution of the game! Don't miss out on this chance to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the sport we all love. Showtime with Coop on CLNS is Powered by: 

Reggie and Ron are joined by John Lopez, and he shares one of his favorite Larry Bird stories after beating the Lakers in the NBA Finals.

Reggie and Ron are joined by John Lopez to talk about the Houston Rockets' start to free agency, John's favorite Larry Bird story, and the World Cup.

On this episode of Hoopsology, we're joined by legendary Chicago Bulls writer Sam Smith, longtime NBA journalist and co-author alongside Phil Jackson of Masters of the Game: A Conversational History of the NBA and 75 Legendary Players. Sam shares incredible firsthand stories from covering the NBA for decades and discusses how basketball has evolved from the days of Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James to today's modern NBA. In this episode we discuss:

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The past week has featured a number of rather important sports stories.  Some are quite newsworthy and will have lasting impact.  Others seem to be overblown stories being pushed by the media just to meet deadline requirements. How do you view these stories?  News or Snooze? Oklahoma Sooners downed North Carolina to claim the men’s College World Series title A: Newsworthy The SEC just won its seventh consecutive men’s College World Series baseball title after unseeded Oklahoma blasted the favored and #5 seed North Carolina Tar Heels 13-2 on Monday night in Omaha. OU’s “Slugging Sooners” K-O’d every opponent they faced during the postseason in their unprecedented march to college baseball’s national title. Oklahoma barely made it into the NCAA 64-team tournament field.  OU finished in 11th place in the SEC regular season with a lowly 14-16 conference record. The Sooners took advantage of their good fortune to make the college baseball playoffs and took down #2 seed Georgia Tech in Atlanta in the opening round. They next traveled to #15 Kansas in the Super Regionals and swept the Jayhawks right out of the tournament. In Omaha, OU took down #7 Alabama and #3 Georgia to earn a spot in the best-of-three title series against #5 North Carolina. Yes, Oklahoma definitely caught fire at the right time of the season.  It was their first baseball title since 1994. Well done, Sooners! Last week, troubled college QB Brendan Sorsby entered the NFL Supplemental Draft.  This week, the NFL canceled their own Supplemental Draft. A: Snooze worthy I just can’t muster up a lot of tears for either Brendan Sorsby or Texas Tech right now.  If anyone was wearing the black hat this week, it was definitely the NFL. Brendan Sorsby (as we’ll explain later) made a timely application to the NFL before the league’s Monday, June 22 deadline to enter the Supplemental Draft. On Tuesday, the pro football league completely hosed this young man by abruptly canceling its annual Supplemental Draft.  The event is normally conducted in August for a handful of eligible football players who did not participate in April’s seven-round selection process. As you may recall, Brendan Sorsby was the young man who admitted to betting on college football games (including those of his own team) along with many other sports. This spring, he acknowledged having a gambling addiction and went away for counseling and treatment.  Upon completion of the program, the NCAA ruled that Sorsby was still ineligible to play football this fall at Texas Tech as an incoming transfer student.  Sorsby then sued the NCAA in a final attempt to regain his eligibility. With unprecedented speed, a court in northwest Texas ruled that Brendan Sorsby could, indeed, play football this fall for the Red Raiders.  His trial vs. the NCAA was generously moved to begin during February, 2027 (long after this year’s football season ends). The Big 12 Conference objected, too.  They wanted Sorsby banned this season for breaking the rules on gambling.  The conference met to determine an appopriate punishment for Texas Tech if Sorsby hit the field this fall for the Red Raiders. Sorsby (as we predicted) did the right thing last week.  He said adios to Texas Tech and declared his intention to participate in the NFL’s Supplemental Draft.  The NFL then pulled the rug on this event and left Sorsby homeless (football-wise) for this fall. Don’t feel sad for Brendan Sorsby, though.  Texas Tech (whose athletics program is supported by several wealthy energy leaders) agreed to pay the young man the estimated $5 million his 2026 NIL deal is worth anyway. Invest it well, young man! Speaking of drafts, the NBA held its annual player draft this week A: Snooze worthy Quick!  Tell me the first round NBA selection made by your favorite NBA team on Tuesday night. Even many of the players being selected during the first and second rounds of the NBA Draft didn’t even know where they would be playing. That’s because an incredible 27 of the 60 players taken in Rounds 1 and 2 of the NBA Draft were immediately traded by the team which had just selected them. What’s going on here? The first 12 selections in Round 1 will be playing (for now) for the teams which drafted them.  Ten of the next 18 players selected were shipped to another team moments after receiving a ceremonial team cap and shaking NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s hand on-stage. Round 2 was an even bigger mess.  A total of 17 of the 30 players (57%) picked in the second round were immediately traded to another team. Outside of the first 12 players selected in Round 1, the majority of basketball players picked in this week’s NBA Draft apparently were not highly coveted. Cheap advice – Keep your bags packed! The NCAA recommends college athletes be allowed to play for five seasons over five years?!! A: Newsworthy College athletes have long been given four years of athletic eligibility to participate in varsity athletics.  A flawed concept called taking a “red shirt” was used to allow underutilized players (generally freshmen) to participate in team practices for an extra year prior to playing in games. This concept kept getting pushed to the limits.  Players injured before the midway point in a season started requesting the NCAA to grant them an extra year of eligibility. This week, the NCAA’s Division 1 Cabinet issued a proposed rule change to make this issue much simpler (we hope).  The athlete will be allowed five years to participate in college athletics from the earlier of the date of full-time enrollment or the academic year following his/her 19th birthday. This “Five in Five” concept is expected to begin this fall. Yes, it means that a healthy athlete could (potentially) play five consecutive years of major college athletics. The NCAA has finally acted on a relevant issue for college athletics.  Unsurprisingly, there has already been some legal pushback filed by players. Stay tuned to see if this change to college athletics is actually implemented this fall. The PGA Tour announced some radical changes to its structure beginning in 2028 A: Newsworthy LIV Golf has been criticized by many, but the upstart league has forced the stodgy PGA Tour to make some radical changes. The PGA Tour announced on Tuesday that there will be two “tracks” for top pro golfers beginning in the year 2028. A new “Championship” division will feature up to 24 tournament events from February through August. This grouping will feature the top 100 ranked golfers playing 72 holes with a 36-hole cut (as before).  The prize money in these events will total at least $20 million. There will also be a new “Challenger” level that will play at least 20 events from February through August. These will have larger fields (144 golfers) and 36-hole cuts, but the tournament prize money will be about $4 million per event. Players who win two tournaments in one season at the “Challenger” level will immediately be promoted up to the Championship division. Golfers in the Championship upper division who finish their season ranked #91-100 will be demoted to the Challenger level for the following year. More details are expected to be announced in the coming months. This announcement quietly confirms that the PGA Tour continues to struggle attracting its top golfers to appear in some of its mid-level tournaments.  Those events usually offer a lower payout than average, too. In case you were wondering, LIV Golf (which might fold at any time) is paying its golfers a total tournament purse of $30 million in 2026.  However, LIV Golf is only playing 14 tournaments worldwide this year. Caitlin Clark’s latest WNBA assailant gets suspended for one game A: Snooze worthy Many fans of the Women’s NBA (WNBA) want to watch the talented scoring outside shooting machine named Caitlin Clark produce plenty of points like the NBA’s Steph Curry. The WNBA’s television ratings and attendance rise whenever third-year shooting guard Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever is featured on national TV or playing in an opponent’s arena. Unfortunately, many players in the WNBA just don’t like Clark.  Some have made her life exceedingly difficult by playing excessively physical defense against the 6′ shooting guard. The number of dirty plays involving Caitlin Clark on the receiving end are becoming far too commonplace in the WNBA.  Worse yet, the three referees on the court are letting a lot of the rough play go without even blowing their whistles. Can you imagine if talented NBA offensive stars such as Pistol Pete Maravich or Larry Bird were being routinely mugged and injured by opposing players?  The men’s pro basketball league understood the value which those stars brought to their league. On the other hand, the WNBA doesn’t seem to have a clue. Another scary moment involving Caitlin Clark (fifth in the WNBA in scoring at 21 points/game) occurred Wednesday night as the Indiana Fever played the Phoenix Mercury. Clark was tripped while handling the basketball. As she laid on the floor, Phoenix forward Alyssa Thomas (who is listed at 6’2” and weighs 202 pounds according to the WNBA website) “recklessly made contact with her fist to the throat area of Caitlin Clark.” That quote was issued by the league AFTER the game when this play was reviewed. For her part, Alyssa Thomas was assessed a Level 2 Flagrant foul and then received a one game suspension. Question:  How could three highly trained WNBA referees miss all of that mayhem on the floor?  What were they looking at?  Or, perhaps, were they instructed before the game to overlook it? None of the officials blew a whistle on the play despite the rather obvious unnecessary roughness imparted by Caitlin Clark’s opponents. Whether the WNBA players like Caitlin Clark or not, they better hope that she doesn’t vanish to play go basketball in Europe next season. If that she should leave, fan interest in the WNBA may quickly revert back to the mediocre levels it had before Clark entered the league just three years ago.  *Ol’ SwampSwami and his long-suffering sports wife will be out next week babysitting a couple of our energetic grandsons in N. Louisiana.  We’ll visit again after the July 4th holiday.    Happy 250th birthday, America!  The post Newsworthy or “Snooze worthy”? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Agree or Disagree: An athlete's choice to accept or reject a White House invitation shouldn't be judged. The New York Knicks' decision to accept a White House invitation from President Trump has reignited a long-running debate about sports, politics, and tradition. Michael Smerconish explores how White House visits evolved from largely nonpartisan championship celebrations into cultural flashpoints, tracing examples from Larry Bird and Michael Jordan to Steph Curry, the Eagles, and Saquon Barkley. Should athletes be free to attend—or decline—without public scrutiny? And what does it say about America when even a ceremonial visit becomes a political statement? Listen here, then vote, and be sure to rate, review, and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fred Hoiberg led the Nebraska Men's Basketball to a top 5 National Ranking and the Huskers' best season ever. Fred talks with Terry about coaching his son, Sam Hoiberg, to learn his craft from Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Johnny Orr, and about what he learned from Kevin Garnett, Reggie Miller, and Chris Mullin. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in coaching.Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432406754817459 Follow Terry Pettit on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terry.pettit.10 More podcasts, books etc: https://terrypettit.com#nebraskabasketball #fredhoiberg #terrypettit #leadershipcoaching #universityofnebraska #cornhuskers #ncaatournamentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob Ryan goes deep on one of basketball's most underrated topics — Larry Bird's defense. Was he actually good? Bob makes the case that Bird was far better than his reputation suggests, breaking down his three straight All-Defensive Second Team selections, his ability to clamp down situationally late in games, and his most iconic defensive moments including the steal on Isaiah Thomas and a legendary 36-point, 21-rebound clinic against the Lakers. Plus — how Bird accomplished more statistically with the ball in his hands less than almost anyone in NBA history, and why there's still never been another player quite like him. 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Did Analytics Actually Measure Bird's Defense? 1:30 - Bird Was All-Defensive Second Team 3 Years in a Row 2:18 - How Bird Would Lurk & Clamp Down Late in Games 3:08 - The 1984 Finals: Bird's Most Complete Defensive Performance 4:39 - The Famous Steal on Isaiah Thomas 5:32 - "Sit Back and Enjoy the Show" — Bird's 36/21 Game vs. Magic 6:43 - PrizePicks 8:34 - How Would Bird's Defense Hold Up in Today's Game? 9:18 - Bird's Photographic Memory & Basketball IQ 11:33 - The Most Underrated Thing About Bird: Producing Without the Ball 12:34 - Jokic & Dirk Have Larry in Them — But There's Only One Bird 13:01 - Bird's Work Ethic & Making Himself a Defender 14:22 - Outro 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

This Bonus Bang episode is live from Boston, as the Comedy Bang! Bang! In Your Mouth tour kicks into high gear! Scott welcomes to the stage Jason Mantzoukas, OG hip hop artist Cal Solomon, the King of Rock n' Roll Elvis Presley, Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird, and owner of two lost golden retrievers, Pudge!  Special thanks to The Wilbur Theatre! Originally recorded June 12, 2024. Don't forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures at shop.figurecollections.com and go to actionfigurecellar.com for international purchases. If you want more great episodes of Comedy Bang! Bang! become a subscriber at comedybangbangworld.com. We have all of the past episodes from the archives, every live show, ad-free new episodes, and original shows like CBB Presents and Scott Hasn't Seen. Find more great Comedy Bang! Bang! merch at https://www.podswag.com/collections/comedy-bang-bang Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/cbb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to author Keith O'Brien about his latest book Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird. My Summer Lair Chapter #354: Do You Know Larry Bird's Origin Story As Well As You Know Superman's?  Recorded: Friday, April 17, 2026 3:30 p.m. (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition of My Pal Sammy goes directly to your inbox. Magic or Science? You decide.

Rusty and his Steak discuss the unique atmosphere of Atlanta barbershops and the generational longing for an Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl victory. They examine the astronomical ticket prices for the NBA Finals in New York before Rusty recounts a childhood story involving Larry Bird and Red Auerbach. The segment concludes with a critique of NHL coaching challenges and the high quality of play in the Women's College World Series. 01:00 - Atlanta Barbershop Culture 05:14 - NBA Finals Ticket Prices 07:23 - Rusty Meets Larry Bird 11:36 - NHL Challenges and Softball

Steak and Rusty Manziel share harrowing stories of road accidents before shifting focus to the intense college football recruiting cycle at Georgia and Georgia Tech. They recount a classic memory of meeting Larry Bird and Red Auerbach at a summer basketball camp and conclude with listener interactions regarding celebrity encounters. 01:50 - Segment Introduction 02:55 - Steak's Highway Collision 05:08 - Rusty's Deer Strike 09:15 - College Recruiting Cycle 14:35 - Atlanta Barbershop Culture 18:45 - NBA Finals Costs 20:48 - Meeting Larry Bird 33:49 - Three Strikes Segment

Thanks to our Partners, Pico Technology, and AutelWatch Full Video EpisodeIn this episode, Matt starts on the golf course and ends up right back in the service bay, because apparently, even a decent round of golf can turn into a cognitive psychology lesson.After shooting a personally strong nine-hole score, Matt catches himself doing what many technical and mechanical specialists do every day: ignoring the accomplishment and obsessing over the shots, tests, tools, or decisions that could have been better. That leads into a discussion of discounting the positive, upward counterfactual thinking, hindsight bias, expert bias, and the curse of knowledge.The point is not to stop improving. The point is to stop rewriting reality after the fact. A two-hour intermittent short diagnosis may feel “obvious” once the problem is found, but it was not obvious when the vehicle came in. The same applies to repairs, removals, procedures, and every job where experience only becomes obvious after you earn it.Matt also closes with some listener-driven Mount Rushmore talk, including an all-time basketball starting five featuring Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, and Hakeem Olajuwon.Key TopicsWhy a good result can still feel disappointing when you focus only on what could have gone betterThe difference between honest reflection and beating yourself into the groundDiscounting the positive and how it shows up in diagnosticsUpward counterfactual thinking: “If only I had done this sooner…”Hindsight bias in the shop after the failure is already foundWhy “that was obvious” is usually only true after the factHow technical specialists can learn from a job without erasing the accomplishmentThe danger of judging another specialist's time after you already know the answerExpert bias, the curse of knowledge, and why experience can distort how we evaluate othersGiving yourself enough credit while still getting betterListener messages and future Mount Rushmore-style segmentsMatt's all-time basketball starting five discussionPull Quote Options“Once you know where the problem was, it starts feeling obvious. But it wasn't obvious when you started.”“Why can't both things be true? That was a good find, and next time I might do it faster.”“Learning from it does not require running yourself into the ground.”“Knowing what I knew at the time, that wasn't bad.”Thanks to our Partner, Pico TechnologyAre you chasing elusive automotive problems? Pico Technology empowers you to see what's really happening. Their PicoScope oscilloscopes transform your diagnostic capabilities. Visit PicoAuto.comThanks to our Partner, AutelFrom drivability diagnostics and TPMS service to ADAS and advanced safety systems, Autel helps technicians follow OEM procedures and repair with confidence. Learn more at Autel.comContact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube ChannelThe Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/

On Friday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Chris Egan, KING for the PME Show that is missing the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore because he's traveling for his anniversary. The boys are all over the place from the Mariners homestand, officiating a wedding, Top Gun pilots, Seahawks potential sale, Little League grandparents and our brand new segment, “The Barge.” Puck also gives a shoutout to Longview, Wa and updates a terrible youth baseball story that he covered on Thursday's show. “On this Day….”   Larry Bird knocks off Magic Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Salary cap in baseball would be a good idea (1:00)  PME Show with Puck, Jim and Egan ( 51:29) “On This Day….” ( 53:16) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning RedZone - Tua & Penix BTG This Week In Sports History See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For nearly two decades, Robert Parish built a reputation on the Boston Celtics as a steady force. He was durable and consistent, winning nine All-Stars and four NBA championships alongside greats like Larry Bird and Kevin McHale.But before Parish became the silent backbone of the Celtics dynasty, he was just a shy kid from Louisiana who barely knew how to dribble. In his recent memoir, “The Chief: The Story of the Boston Celtics' Most Enigmatic Icon,” Parish shares an inside look at his life story — from brutal 1980s rivalries in Boston to the personal controversies that complicate his legacy. Today on Sports in America, Parish reflects on a life shaped by toughness both on and off the court. Show Notes The Chief: The Story of the Boston Celtics' Most Enigmatic Icon | Robert Parish and Jake Utti The Ultimate Robert Parish Highlight Experience | NBC Boston Robert Parish clobbers Bill Laimbeer | NBC Boston Larry Bird's Epic Steal vs Pistons 1987 | NBC Boston The disturbing incident between Robert Parish and his then-wife | Basketball Network Show CreditsHost: David GreeneExecutive Producers: Joan Isabella, Tom GrahslerSenior Producer: Michael OlcottProducer: Michaela WinbergAssociate Producer: Bibiana CorreaTalent Booker: Britt KahnEngineer: Mike VillersTile Art: Bea WallingTheme Song: Emma MungerSports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network.

Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell, joined by CLNS Media's John Zannis, reacts to HBO's Celtics City and how the team's story was told. Max shares his thoughts on the doc, reflects on playing with Larry Bird, opens up about his own injury history, and revisits the trade that sent him out of Boston.

5/26/26 (Co-Host: Amilcar Shabazz) Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman: Hampshire College's closing—an update preserving services, school funding,layoffs? The Leslẽa Newman on “Rainbow Cookies” and “Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story;” also, censorship, love, & her upcoming reading for kids & parents at High Five Books. Greenfield City Council President Lora Wondolowski: Greenfield is a happening place – Juneteenth & the Green River Festival; her job at the Peace Development Fund, public safety & balancing priorities. Sports historians Duke Goldman & Keith O'Brien (coming to Broadside) on his new book “Heartland: A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird.”

5/26/26 (Co-Host: Amilcar Shabazz) Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman: Hampshire College's closing—an update preserving services, school funding,layoffs? The Leslẽa Newman on “Rainbow Cookies” and “Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story;” also, censorship, love, & her upcoming reading for kids & parents at High Five Books. Greenfield City Council President Lora Wondolowski: Greenfield is a happening place – Juneteenth & the Green River Festival; her job at the Peace Development Fund, public safety & balancing priorities. Sports historians Duke Goldman & Keith O'Brien (coming to Broadside) on his new book “Heartland: A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird.”

5/26/26 (Co-Host: Amilcar Shabazz) Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman: Hampshire College's closing—an update preserving services, school funding,layoffs? The Leslẽa Newman on “Rainbow Cookies” and “Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story;” also, censorship, love, & her upcoming reading for kids & parents at High Five Books. Greenfield City Council President Lora Wondolowski: Greenfield is a happening place – Juneteenth & the Green River Festival; her job at the Peace Development Fund, public safety & balancing priorities. Sports historians Duke Goldman & Keith O'Brien (coming to Broadside) on his new book “Heartland: A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird.”

5/26/26 (Co-Host: Amilcar Shabazz) Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman: Hampshire College's closing—an update preserving services, school funding,layoffs? The Leslẽa Newman on “Rainbow Cookies” and “Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story;” also, censorship, love, & her upcoming reading for kids & parents at High Five Books. Greenfield City Council President Lora Wondolowski: Greenfield is a happening place – Juneteenth & the Green River Festival; her job at the Peace Development Fund, public safety & balancing priorities. Sports historians Duke Goldman & Keith O'Brien (coming to Broadside) on his new book “Heartland: A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird.”

Larry Bird is a name synonymous with basketball greatness, yet the story of how he rose from humble beginnings in rural Indiana is often overlooked. In this episode, Papamutes explores the insights shared by Keith O'Brien, author of "Heartland: A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird" as he delves into Bird's early life, the challenges he faced, and the narrative that reshaped our understanding of this iconic player.photos:courtesy k.o'brien“THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED OR VIEWS EXPRESSED BY GUESTS DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOST; Listen on Apple Podcasts,  Spotify,  iHeart Radio, Castro, Google Podcasts or wherever you stream your podcasts.

Ken and Lima run through Lima Likes with Evan Mobley's Game 7 stat line of 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks putting him in company with LeBron, Larry Bird and Hakeem Olajuwon, which Ken and Lima cannot stop repeating to the point of absurdity. Dwyane Wade gets called out for openly rooting against the Cavs during his Amazon Prime broadcast on Friday, with Ken and Lima agreeing the whole announcing trio looked like they had never worked together before. The Guardians get their moment too after hitting six home runs against the Reds with Kyle Manzardo going deep twice, with Ken pointing out the team now has a plus 13 run differential and a full game lead in the division. Ken closes by congratulating his wife on finishing third in the Cleveland Marathon despite brutal heat that nearly shut the race down.

Bob Ryan takes a trip down memory lane to remember when Larry Bird and the Celtics lost their momentum against the 90s Knicks with the arrival of Patrick Ewing. CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks

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Welcome to another Potluck Saturday! This week we get into the conversation surrounding the new Michael Jackson movie and the bigger issue underneath it… why modern culture seems unable to allow people to be complicated, flawed, talented, contradictory, and human all at once. We talk about the difference between understanding someone and endorsing everything they've ever done, the way social media has flattened people into heroes or villains, and why nuance seems to be disappearing from public conversation. From Michael Jackson to celebrity culture, fame, cancellation, and public perception, this episode explores what happens when a society loses the ability to hold two truths at the same time. We also get into the psychology of fame, why so many gifted people are also deeply wounded, and how our discomfort with other people's flaws often reflects our discomfort with our own. Along the way, we touch on pop culture, Hollywood, social media, self-improvement, and the pressure to appear perfect in a world that rewards outrage over honesty. Larry Bird teaches us that we generally only empathize with others that have had problems similar to ours. As always more to come.... HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Cedric Maxwell sits down with Rick Mahorn for a raw old-school NBA conversation. Mahorn breaks down how the Bad Boy Pistons defended Michael Jordan, why playoff basketball is still about physicality, how he would guard Joel Embiid, Victor Wembanyama, Giannis, Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns, plus stories about Dennis Rodman, Isaiah Thomas, Larry Bird, Robert Parish and the Celtics-Pistons rivalry. From the Jordan Rules to today's injury concerns, Maxwell and Mahorn compare the toughness of the 80s NBA with the modern game. In this episode, Cedric Maxwell is joined by NBA Champion and Detroit Pistons legend, Rick Mahorn. The two friends dive into the 2026 NBA Playoffs, giving their thoughts on the Celtics-76ers and Magic-Pistons series. Then they reminisce about their careers and the evolution of the NBA since then. Cedric puts Rick on the spot, asking him how he'd fare against today's big men and about the Pistons' famous plan to stifle Michael Jordan. Rick also talks about his relationship with Isiah Thomas and Dennis Rodman and shares stories from the Bad Boy Pistons era. The Cedric Maxwell Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 

A Mets rumor sends Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber into full debate mode as they react to the idea that Dusty Baker may have been approached about managing the team. With Carlos Mendoza's future suddenly part of the conversation, the guys weigh whether David Stearns would really make such a surprising move and what it would say about the direction of the franchise. The hour also celebrates John Sterling's gift for rising to the biggest moments, from Larry Bird's 60 point night to one of baseball's wildest calls. Plus, a caller's hilarious Knicks concern sparks a conversation about Madison Square Garden, superstar opponents, and whether the world's most famous arena gives visiting stars too much motivation.

A 13-point lead vanishes, the threes stop falling, and suddenly every old Celtics fear feels brand new again. We start by taking a quick lap around the NBA playoffs, but the real goal is to figure out what actually wins in May: habits, matchups, and coaching choices that hold up when the game turns tight. We hit the big league storylines first, including OKC embarrassing Phoenix and what that does to the Devin Booker conversation. From there we get into Kevin Durant's legacy whiplash, the locker room questions that follow him, and why the burner account era still changes how fans judge leadership. We also talk ourselves through LeBron James at 41, the longevity case, and how it feels when the player you love to hate keeps forcing a rethink. Then we detour into all-time rankings with a very specific argument: Larry Bird versus Kobe Bryant, what “killer mentality” really means, and how era context can distort the way we compare stars. After a stop at Nuggets vs Timberwolves and the Jokic discourse machine, we turn the spotlight where it belongs: Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers. We break down Joel Embiid coverage, why defending by committee matters, and why letting Embiid hunt one-on-one matchups is inviting trouble. On offence, we dig into the Celtics' three-point dependence, why rushed twos show up when the threes miss, and what a real Plan B could look like, including more Jaylen Brown pressure and more Peyton Pritchard initiation. If you're watching the NBA playoffs and asking why Boston looks brilliant one night and lost the next, this is the conversation. Subscribe, share the show with a Celtics fan who is spiralling, and leave a review with your own Plan B for Boston.Support the show-----------https://www.MTPshow.comOur Social Mediahttps://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW-----------Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob KellyProducer: Craig D'AlessandroInquiries: Craig@mtpshow.com

In the world of basketball, defense is just as important as offense. And when it comes to locking down the opposing team's top scorers, few players in NBA history can match the skills of 5x champion as a key member of the Showtime Lakers and 1987 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Michael Cooper. In this video, Coop takes us on a deep dive into his top five defensive assignments. From guarding the likes of Larry Bird and Isiah Thomas to shutting down George Gervin and Alex English, Cooper proved time and time again that he was one of the best defenders to ever step onto the court. But what made Cooper so special? It wasn't just his quick hands or his ability to read the offense. It was his commitment to studying his opponents and understanding their tendencies. Cooper knew that defense was about more than just stopping a player from scoring - it was about disrupting their rhythm, throwing them off their game, and forcing them to make mistakes. Throughout this video, he breaks down each of defensive assignment and provides insights into his techniques, strategies, and mindset. We'll see how he used his length and agility to frustrate top scorers in the 1980's NBA. So if you're ready to go inside the mind of an NBA defensive legend, join in and explore Michael Cooper's top five defensive assignments in NBA history. You won't be disappointed! Showtime w/ Coop on CLNS is Powered by: 

In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay relive the heated rivalry between two NBA titans: the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. Larry Bird and Julius Erving were the main characters of this feud in the 1980s, but Bob and Gary remember and recognize some of the forgotten faces of the rivalry, including Bobby Jones and Maurice Cheeks. They also tell the iconic tale of Larry Bird's preseason fight with Marc Iavaroni. The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 

Join NBA legends Cedric Maxwell and Nate "Tiny" Archibald as they reminisce about their time as teammates on the 1981 NBA champion Boston Celtics, share incredible stories from their careers, and discuss the evolution of basketball.

Joe and Hollywood react to the Heat cutting Terry Rozier after his connection to the NBA point-shaving scandal, noting he hadn't played all season and that opinions remain split on whether he's truly innocent. They also debate whether Rozier was ever a good fit in Miami to begin with, even before the controversy, and question if the move could go down as one of the worst trades in Heat history. The discussion turns critical of Charlotte, with speculation that the Hornets may have been aware of issues before trading him to Miami. The segment wraps with Joe reflecting on a Lakers-Celtics documentary from the Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar era, leading into high praise for Pat Riley and his lasting impact on the game.

On today's episode of Mystery Crate, things go completely off the rails… We start with a very heated debate about tuna (yes… tuna), somehow transition into Masters menus, Larry Bird stories, and then—out of nowhere—Rose takes us on a LIVE tour of Guatemala City

0:00 — Intro / Io Sky & WWE's censorship problem1:55 — Tiffany Stratton, Maxine, and chasing the Mandy Rose dragon4:59 — WWE's Puritan censorship on Netflix & the self-inflicted PG problem11:02 — CM Punk's Raw promo: breaking down what worked and why Roman can't respond15:27 — The Pat McAfee SmackDown segment: death rattle wrestling16:55 — Roman Reigns' limitations: prepped but can't improv20:46 — What Roman SHOULD say to get real heat on Punk29:14 — Cody Rhodes crowd backlash & the Randy Orton/Pat McAfee pairing problem37:17 — Why Cody needs to turn heel & the Stephanie McMahon missed opportunity44:29 — Gunther being criminally misused — the Larry Bird analogy51:28 — TKO inserting themselves into creative? Celebrity overload in WWE55:41 — The celebrity problem: Logan Paul, IShowSpeed, Tom Brady & more1:05:52 — AJ Lee's return: is this the right version of her character?1:09:00 — Kairi Sane & Asuka/Damage CTRL situation1:15:24 — Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar: WrestleMania's real main event?1:18:20 — The Goldberg/Brock problem — will they screw up Oba's moment?1:25:47 — Gunther interference theory: Brock puts over two guys on the way out?1:28:35 — How does Seth Rollins ruin the Brock/Oba match?1:32:20 — Pat McAfee's SmackDown ratings bomb & the Ari Emanuel/Stallone comparison1:35:47 — Wrap-up / Alberto Del Rio arrested againBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Larry Bird – one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA – once gave up his college basketball career to return to his hometown, French Lick, Indiana. But soon after, an assistant coach went searching for Bird and brought him back to Indiana State. Bird's return to basketball and subsequent rise is the subject of a new book by Keith O'Brien, Heartland: A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird. In today's episode, O'Brien talks with NPR's Scott Simon about Bird's origin story, his distaste for reporters, and how a matchup vs. Magic Johnson changed basketball.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedaySee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Robert Parish joins Stugotz and Izzy today to talk about his new memoir, The Chief: The Story of the Boston Celtics' Most Enigmatic Icon. Parish reflects on his personal growth and how it led to him wanting to open up to fans about his life. We also get his thoughts on LeBron James tying his record for the most games played in NBA history, as well as today’s NBA and load management. He shares stories from his time in the Boston Celtics locker room. And finally, who would he take with a shot for his life — Steph Curry or Larry Bird?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Keith O’Brien joins Stugotz to discuss his upcoming book Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird, a deep dive into the roots, rise, and lasting legacy of Larry Bird. O’Brien shares untold stories about Bird’s upbringing in small-town Indiana and reveals how close we came to never knowing the story of Larry Bird, who could have faded into obscurity after leaving Bobby Knight’s Indiana program. Could a 1978–79 Indiana State team happen in today's college basketball, and why were the Sycamores never able to capitalize on having one of the best basketball players ever? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes it is as simple as black and white. Jason highlights that black athletes vs. white athletes has proven to be an enticing focal point for sports. See Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird and boxing as prime examples. Jason poses the question: Would the NBA All-Star Game again become relevant if the league pitted the best black players against the best white players? Steve Kim and Jay Skapinac enter the conversation discussing the proposed NBA ASG format, what killed the Winter Olympics, and Joey Porter declaring Ben Roethlisberger a bad teammate. Shaun King joins Jason for the stretch drive, sharing his take on Porter's comment; discussing Colin Cowherd's sources saying Fernando Mendoza isn't an A-list pro QB prospect; and concluding with rumors that Deshaun Watson is a viable starting QB candidate for the Cleveland Browns in 2026. ​​Today's Sponsors: PreBorn PreBorn has helped rescue more than 400,000 babies, and every single day, they continue that work by offering mothers something powerful and life-changing: an ultrasound. Will you help us? Just dial #250 and say the keyword “BABY” or donate securely at https://Preborn.com/FEARLESS  ➢ Subscribe Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony  https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG  ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/WhitlockJason 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