Podcast appearances and mentions of mike ryan

"I'm realizing this is just a list of dudes I kinda wanna bang" The ideas are flowing behind the glass this hour as the cafecito gets Amin fired up and the rest of the crew follows suit. If we were to buy a bar, should it be a tiki boat where House of the Dragon is showing on some screens, and sports are showing on the others? The Top 5s continue to spill out of Mike Ryan, including his Top 5 Opening Credits With The Use of Music In Cinematic History as a tribute to the French producer, Kavinsky. Plus, was baseball easy for Barry Bonds? Was guitar easy for Jimi Hendrix? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You gotta go with 'I gotta take a s**t." Dan is conflicted about whether to play the body-cam footage of Tony Romo's OWI arrest because he is the world's greatest empath. But we end up breaking it down, and it leads to Mike Ryan's Top 5 Worst Places To Tell An Officer You Were At Before Being Pulled Over On Suspicion Of A DUI. A Philadelphia radio show took a shot at Dan, and that raises an important question: Who is fatter: Dan Le Batard or Philadelphia Radio? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If someone's in so much peril how about we do less flips?" It's a packed Postgame Show including Against the Thunder, Amin responding to Mike Ryan's extremely white Top 5 of Effortlessly Cool Performances in Cinema, Zaslow ruling with an iron fist, JuJu's Top 5 Current Most Assest Jerseys in Sports, show awards, and a loaded batch of polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"LeBron James plays for Philadelphia now, and Giannis plays for Miami now because the Celtics didn't want to part with Hugo Gonzalez." Bill Simmons has come after the Miami Heat once again following their inability to acquire LeBron James, and Mike Ryan and Jonathan Zaslow are simply not having it. Greg Cote is stepping over an extremely low bar by thinking the Miami Dolphins are going to be better than anybody expects them to be. Dan and the crew dive into the difference in the emotions between Hispanic, English, and American announcers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone selling in Europe has heard the pitch: use a third-party CSS and get a "20% discount" on your Google Shopping bids. Mike Ryan and Chris finally settle what that number actually means — and it's not a discount at all. They break down the real math behind Google Shopping Europe's mandatory margin, whether a multi-CSS strategy still makes sense in 2026 (spoiler: it doesn't), and why the fear of "bidding against yourself" across multiple CSS partners is a myth Google has gone out of its way to debunk.Then: a lesson for every advertiser, EU or not. If bid is the only real differentiator between a PMax shopping ad and a Standard Shopping ad serving the identical product, what happens when you run both at once? Mike shares fresh CPC data across shopping-only, hybrid, and PMax-only accounts suggesting the answer is: your account gets hotter. Whether or not you technically "bid against yourself," running overlapping campaign types may be quietly inflating your CPCs — and Google's new Channel Diagnostics report might be a tacit admission of exactly that.In this episode:• Myth #1: the "20% discount" claim — it's purchasing power, not a discount• The real math: how Google Shopping Europe's mandatory margin actually hits your bid• Do you still need a third-party CSS in 2026? (Yes — here's why)• Myth #2: does a multi-CSS strategy still make sense, or is it a "last-mover penalty"?• Myth #3: are you bidding against yourself with multiple CSS partners?• The bigger lesson: what happens when bid is the only ad rank differentiator?• Fresh CPC data: shopping-only vs. hybrid vs. PMax-only accounts• Google's new Channel Diagnostics report for PMax — a tacit admission?• The verdict: hybrid PMax + Shopping setups can work, but only with a real strategyGrowing Ecommerce is brought to you by smec (Smarter Ecommerce). Learn more: https://www.smarter-ecommerce.com

"They better put something good around Giannis or else you're a terrible reporter." The fallout continues from LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, and a couple of things are becoming clear: nobody knew anything, and his decision makes a lot of sense. Mike Ryan tells us why he believes this is the best place for LeBron to take one last run at a title, and why the Miami Heat and other teams that missed out on The King have engaged in loser behavior since the decision was made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr Mike Ryan, former Executive Director of the World Health Organisation will be at this year's MacGill Summer School. Discussing “The New World Disorder”, and Ireland's role in the world in uncertain and fragmented times. Dr Mike Ryan spoke to Jonathan this morning on the show.

Dr Mike Ryan, former Executive Director of the World Health Organisation will be at this year's MacGill Summer School. Discussing “The New World Disorder”, and Ireland's role in the world in uncertain and fragmented times. Dr Mike Ryan spoke to Jonathan this morning on the show.

A small regional court in Germany just handed down a ruling with global consequences: Google is liable for what its AI Overviews say. The "AI can make mistakes" disclaimer? Insufficient. Text generated by Gemini counts as Google's own words — and Mike Ryan and Chris break down why this precedent could quickly spread from publishing to shopping, consumer protection, and the product recommendations AI assistants are already making every day.Then: a victory lap. Five weeks ago we called it — the EU's July 1st de minimis change would break the business model of Temu, Shein & AliExpress in Europe. Now the data is in (and quoted by Reuters): Temu fell from 70%+ of advertisers facing daily competition down to just 23%. Shein dropped to 5%. We cover what the €3-per-item fee actually does, why one major German fashion retailer is overspending by 70% to grab the open market, and why UK retailers should brace for what comes next.In this episode:• The German libel ruling: why Google's AI disclaimer didn't protect it• "Those are your own words" — hallucinations as legal exposure• Why the precedent could spread to shopping, consumer protection & false advertising• The feed as deterministic anchor: why Google grounds its AI in merchant data• The €3 de minimis fee — and why it's worse than a 10% tariff• smec's data in Reuters: Temu 70% → 23%, Shein down to 5% of advertisers• The playbook: profitable CPCs are on tap — but maybe not for long• Shein's IPO trouble, the shift to Europe & the warning for the UK, Canada & AustraliaAbout Smarter Ecommerce (smec):Smarter Ecommerce (smec) empowers e-commerce brands with AI-driven PPC automation that optimizes for profit and business outcomes while maintaining strategic control.The platform activates first-party data - profit margins, customer lifetime value, and key business metrics - to automate campaign optimization toward goals like profitability and efficient growth, while detailed campaign insights provide full transparency and enable PPC teams to focus on strategic oversight rather than manual execution.As a Google Premier Partner and three-time Microsoft Retail Partner of the Year, smec manages over €500 million in ad spend and drives €5B+ in annual e-commerce revenue for 350+ global retail clients including THG, Snipes, REWE, and Intersport.Make sure to follow smec - Smarter Ecommerce for more performance marketing insights:smec - Smarter Ecommerce: https://www.smarter-ecommerce.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/smarter-ecommerce-gmbhNewsletter: https://smarter-ecommerce.com/en/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarterecommerce/

"That dude can write a poem." Zaslow saw 'The Odyssey' and gives his review WITHOUT spoilers, but it also inspires Jeremy to reveal his sexual awakening from back in the 6th grade. Also, there's a new movie about the making of 'Rocky,' and Mike Ryan loves him some iShowSpeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm not getting that!" Greg compares himself to Lionel Messi. Then, Lamine Yamal's Spain took down Kylian Mbappé and France, and Mike Ryan explains why we potentially should have seen this coming despite Mbappé's excellence to this point in the tournament. Plus, what does Tracy McGrady have in common with Chris Wittyngham? Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We turned Google Ads into a World Cup bracket. Three head-to-head rounds, two hosts, no referee — just the campaign types and bid strategies advertisers argue about most.In this episode of Growing Ecommerce, Mike Ryan and Chris go feature vs. feature:

Former USMNT forward Herculez Gomez joins Mike Ryan to recap an epic weekend of quarterfinal action that included England's comeback win over Norway and yet another controversial win for Argentina over Switzerland. Plus, Spain and France both advanced convincingly to set up a dream semifinal between arguably the two best teams in Europe. The pair tell us who they believe comes out on top in that clash of giants, and how England can exorcise their international demons against Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States Men's National Team crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in epic fashion, losing 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16. Mike Ryan, Tom Bogert, and Chris Wittyngham are here to dissect the game and tell us where the program goes next after the crushing result in their home World Cup. Who is to blame? Should Mauricio Pochettino get another cycle as manager of the team? How can MLS catch up to the rest of the world? The guys answer all these questions before previewing the quarterfinal matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starting August 17th, Google is quietly rewriting how Smart Bidding treats campaigns that are limited by budget — and if your account is currently over-delivering on Roas, this affects you directly.In this episode, Mike Ryan and Chris break down Google's upcoming change to budget-limited campaigns, why "over-delivering" Roas is being treated as money left on the table, and the carrot-and-stick logic behind Google's new Bid Target Adjustment tool.Whether you're comfortable with your current Roas buffer or actively trying to scale, this episode explains exactly what will shift under the hood — and what to do before the change hits.What you'll learn:What changes on August 17th for budget-limited campaignsWhy campaigns over-delivering Roas are Google's real targetThe two mechanical levers Google can pull to force Roas down (worse clicks vs. higher CPCs)Why smart bidding is structurally conservative — and why ~25% of campaigns always over-deliverThe new Bid Target Adjustment tool and what it's really nudging you towardHow this connects to Google's broader push (Demand Gen budget pacing, flight-based budgeting, Smart Bidding Exploration)The workaround: smarter product segmentation and campaign structureAbout Smarter Ecommerce (smec):Smarter Ecommerce (smec) empowers e-commerce brands with AI-driven PPC automation that optimizes for profit and business outcomes while maintaining strategic control.The platform activates first-party data - profit margins, customer lifetime value, and key business metrics - to automate campaign optimization toward goals like profitability and efficient growth, while detailed campaign insights provide full transparency and enable PPC teams to focus on strategic oversight rather than manual execution.As a Google Premier Partner and three-time Microsoft Retail Partner of the Year, smec manages over €500 million in ad spend and drives €5B+ in annual e-commerce revenue for 350+ global retail clients including THG, Snipes, REWE, and Intersport.Make sure to follow smec - Smarter Ecommerce for more performance marketing insights:smec - Smarter Ecommerce: https://www.smarter-ecommerce.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/smarter-ecommerce-gmbhNewsletter: https://smarter-ecommerce.com/en/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarterecommerce/

America is about to blow out 250 candles, and while the rest of us are ready for the NFL season to kick off, Mike Ryan Ruiz is crashing the show with his eyes glued to the pitch! Mike has gone all in on the 2026 World Cup, and he's bringing that big global energy to the studio for a very special segment: The 2026 Drip Drill World Cup Draft. We're selecting and ranking the absolute best jerseys (or kits, if you're fancy) from the tournament. NFL, take notice. There are some bangers in soccer. But don't panic, football fans—there's plenty of NFL chatter alongside the people's game. And deep thoughts on Pepé Le Pew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PJ hears from restaurant boss Mike Ryan who says that he will open Monday now even though he won't make money but the VAT cut means he can build for the future and help make the city more vibrant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are on the eve of the US Men's National Team taking on Bosnia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Mike Ryan and Tom Bogert of The Athletic are here to preview the match for you. The two discuss what to expect from Bosnia as an opponent, whether any players who featured in the loss to Turkiye will have an impact tomorrow night, and what Christian Pulisic can provide after his cameo in the final game of the group stage. It's one of the biggest games in the history of the USMNT, and this is the breakdown you need to prepare yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI is coming for your checkout — and the infrastructure behind it is called Universal Commerce Protocol. In this episode, Mike Ryan breaks down exactly what UCP is, why Google and Shopify built it together, who's already on board, and what ecommerce brands actually need to do to prepare.Whether you're being pressured by an AI mandate at work, confused by wildly conflicting advice online, or just trying to understand what "agentic commerce" actually means for your business — this episode cuts through the noise.What you'll learn:1. What UCP is (and what it's not — it's NOT an AI browsing your website) 2. Why OpenAI's competing standard (ACP) already lost 3. Who has endorsed UCP: Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Shopify, Walmart, Zalando and more4. The core implementation steps — without boiling the ocean5. New conversational feed attributes available globally right now 6. UCP analytics coming to Google Merchant CenterMike's key takeaway: Don't panic. Start with Google. Improve your feed. The rest will follow.About Smarter Ecommerce (smec):Smarter Ecommerce (smec) empowers e-commerce brands with AI-driven PPC automation that optimizes for profit and business outcomes while maintaining strategic control.The platform activates first-party data - profit margins, customer lifetime value, and key business metrics - to automate campaign optimization toward goals like profitability and efficient growth, while detailed campaign insights provide full transparency and enable PPC teams to focus on strategic oversight rather than manual execution.As a Google Premier Partner and three-time Microsoft Retail Partner of the Year, smec manages over €500 million in ad spend and drives €5B+ in annual e-commerce revenue for 350+ global retail clients including THG, Snipes, REWE, and Intersport.Make sure to follow smec - Smarter Ecommerce for more performance marketing insights:smec - Smarter Ecommerce: https://www.smarter-ecommerce.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/smarter-ecommerce-gmbhNewsletter: https://smarter-ecommerce.com/en/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarterecommerce/

Today's guest is Michael Ryan, vice president of business development with the Peelle company. Mike is a long-time elevator industry leader whose career spans more than 46 years. From being hired over the phone into the wrong role to becoming one of the industry's most recognized experts in freight elevator doors, Mike has seen decades of change across the elevator world. As he prepares for retirement, Mike joined me to reflect on the lessons, relationships, and experiences that have helped define his remarkable career.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Mike Ryan's Journey04:56 The Evolution of the Elevator Industry07:36 Understanding the Collaborative Nature of Elevators09:31 Challenges and Misconceptions in the Elevator Industry12:13 Lessons Learned and Advice for the Next Generation15:03 The Importance of Community and Relationships17:56 Looking Back: Reflections on a Career20:06 Preparing for the Future of the Elevator IndustryResources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroupA Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com

Mike Ryan is joined by The Bear, Chris Fallica, immediately after the first game of the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Canada and South Africa, to react to the Canadians advancing to their first-ever Round of 16 at a World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Bofana Bofana. The pair also previews the UMSNT facing off against Bosnia in San Francisco on Wednesday, Morocco and the Netherlands clashing on Monday, France meeting Sweden, the showdown between Brazil and Japan, Messi's Argentina taking on surprise Cape Verde, and all the rest of the 16 games in this stage of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"They would suck." When asked about Giannis, Dave Dameshek's responds with a story about his college girlfriend giving haircuts, the Nazi scourge, and a Broncos game against the Steelers. And when asked about a Heat team built around Kawhi Leonard joining Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, Zaslow has some strong takes. But what would he think about another former member of the Miami Heat who wears No. 23 and used to wear No. 6? (LeBron James. It's LeBron James.) Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Domonique Foxworth, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The bed's upstairs." Michelle Beadle is excited about the Giannis trade for one person and one person only: Bobby P. Mike Ryan is here to celebrate... the Brady Tkachuk trade. Is Brady better at hockey than Giannis is at basketball at this point? Also, the World Cup has Mike and Jeremy believing in humans again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google just announced the biggest change to search in its history — and not everyone is happy. At Google I/O, the search bar became a search box, signaling a full shift toward conversational, Gemini-powered search. The market is already reacting: DuckDuckGo rocketed from around position 400 to the top 100 in the app stores almost overnight, right around the May 20–21 launch. Mike Ryan and Chris unpack what a privacy-and-no-AI search wrapper suddenly surging tells us about consumer appetite — and why the relentless pace of change is exhausting retailers and experts alike.Then: fresh eMarketer data puts the AI advertising hype into much-needed context. AI ad spend in the US sits around $32B in 2026 (roughly a third of Google's search spend), but ~80% of it is just AI-search-adjacent — ads above and below AI Overviews. The chatbot-driven slice everyone is panicking about? Tiny. We dig into why OpenAI's $100B ad ambition looks unrealistic, what the 2030 projections actually say, and why the real takeaway for CMOs and CDOs is: prepare, but don't abandon your bread and butter.The throughline: everything is changing, and everything is staying the same. With limited budget and talent, the retailers who win are the ones who resist FOMO, pick their battles, and keep investing in the core campaigns that still drive the business.In this episode:Why Google's “bar to box” change is its biggest search shift ever — and what it implies about how Google wants you to searchDuckDuckGo's surge from ~position 400 to top 100: a clear sign some consumers find the new box too muchWhy the pace of change may now be too fast even for Google itselfAI Max for Shopping vs. PMax — the strategic misalignment Google may not even seeWhy standard shopping is here to stay (and the comeback we called early)The new eMarketer data: ~$32B AI ad spend in 2026, ~80% of it AI-search-adjacentWhy OpenAI's $100B ad goal and the 2030 chatbot-ad market projections don't line upThe real CMO/CDO playbook: prepare efficiently, beat the FOMO, protect your bread and butterAbout Smarter Ecommerce (smec):Smarter Ecommerce (smec) empowers e-commerce brands with AI-driven PPC automation that optimizes for profit and business outcomes while maintaining strategic control.The platform activates first-party data - profit margins, customer lifetime value, and key business metrics - to automate campaign optimization toward goals like profitability and efficient growth, while detailed campaign insights provide full transparency and enable PPC teams to focus on strategic oversight rather than manual execution.As a Google Premier Partner and three-time Microsoft Retail Partner of the Year, smec manages over €500 million in ad spend and drives €5B+ in annual e-commerce revenue for 350+ global retail clients including THG, Snipes, REWE, and Intersport.Make sure to follow smec - Smarter Ecommerce for more performance marketing insights:smec - Smarter Ecommerce: https://www.smarter-ecommerce.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/smarter-ecommerce-gmbhNewsletter: https://smarter-ecommerce.com/en/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarterecommerce/

For the first time in its World Cup history, the United States has advanced to the knockout stage with a game left in the group stage. Not only have they advanced, but as a result of Turkiye losing to Paraguay, the USMNT has won its group and will host a Round of 32 game in San Francisco on July 1. Mike Ryan and Chris Wittyngham are here to share their reaction to this monumental win for US Soccer and to answer the question on everyone's mind: Can the United States actually win the World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ryan and Nick Verlaney, the host of the 'London Is Blue' podcast, break down what's ahead in the second set of World Cup group stage games including the United States vs. Australia, the continued excellence of Lionel Messi, and a potential precarious situation for Cristiano Ronaldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google's new AI-powered Shopping ads can now decide which of your products wins the click — and it's optimizing for the user, not for your margin, your brand, or your strategy. This Gemini-built format writes its own product descriptions and may re-rank which product gets shown, beyond your bid. Mike Ryan and Chris dig into what that means for retailers who suddenly have less control over what gets pushed. Plus: ChatGPT is finally bringing Product Listing Ads (PLAs) to its results — a solid first step, or a Bing-style copycat play?The real story: "more relevant to the user" is not the same as "best for the retailer." As automated channels get more aggressive at matching products to searches, advertisers risk quietly losing control of which products actually get sold.In this episode:→ What Google's AI-powered Shopping ads actually are — a new format inside AI Max for Shopping, not an umbrella term → "Intelligent product identification": how Gemini may re-rank which product is shown, beyond the bid → The retailer's blind spot — Google optimizes for click-through rate; you optimize for the business → The coffee-machine problem: when the highest-converting product isn't the one you need to sell → Why the best Google Ads outcome isn't always the best business outcome → ChatGPT's PLAs: a solid, feed-based first step — or a Bing-style copycat play? → What OpenAI's $100B ad ambition means for what comes nextThe throughline: AI executes, but only you know what your business needs to achieve. The retailers who win are the ones who keep translating business goals — margin, brand priority, profitability — into the channel, instead of letting the platform decide.

The United States Men's National Team got its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign underway with a stunning 4-1 victory in Los Angeles against Paraguay, in what many are calling the greatest performance in the team's history. Nate Bukaty joins Mike Ryan to break it all down, including Folarin Balogun's brace, Christian Pulisic being subbed off at halftime, and Gio Reyna's magnificent exclamation point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are just two days away from the kick-off of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Mike Ryan and Master Tesfatsion are here to get you ready for the first week of action, as they go match-by-match to preview Matchday 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Cote Shines In Shootout." Tony breaks out the telestrator to break down Mike Ryan's basketball game from last night, which is a mix between Fergie and Jesus. He also has his Top 5 Things To Look Forward To In Tonight's Game, Dameshek claims kickball is overrated, and Zaslow rejects the idea that you need to know math. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remember Witty? He's back! Mike Ryan and Chris Wittyngham are reunited to preview the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and their expertise will get you ready with everything you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are just over a week away from the beginning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and with it comes the return of Morally Abhorrent. To get us started, Mike Ryan is joined by Tom Bogert of The Athletic to preview the World Cup for the US Men's National Team. The boys discuss their matchups in the group, how far they think they can go, and the key players to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm getting all choked up." The Vegas Golden Knights are returning to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in their nine-year franchise history, despite Mike Ryan guaranteeing before the series that the Colorado Avalanche would win the Stanley Cup. Is that a worse mistake than Dan saying Sandy Alcantara is unhittable? Plus, a Greg Cote cough for the ages, more Giannis-to-Miami trade rumors, Jason Williams going after his alma mater, and Greg Cote's eulogy of Manny "lovingly called 'Taco'" Fernandez. Today's Cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Chris, JuJu, Mike, Trysta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sweet baby James?" Mike Ryan tried Jeff Daniels' favorite sandwich over the weekend, and no matter what you think it's made of, you're going to be wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Bruce Arians would not be caught dead wearing a beret."Is the Kangol the worst hat you can wear in 2026? Or is the Abe Lincoln hat worse? Tony has listened to the new Drake album, Iceman, and declares that Drizzy has won the war with '5'2" liar' Kendrick Lamar. Meanwhile, Zaslow declares that the Cleveland Cavaliers will end the Detroit Pistons tonight, and Mike Ryan says Mitch Marner may never have been the problem in Toronto, but rather the Maple Leafs themselves. Is Auston Matthews actually the most overrated of the group between him, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the best uniforms in all of sports? We create the master list of all master lists. The parameters are simple: home and away. You can't just have one. You need the full set. Mike Ryan Ruiz and Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan join the show for the ultimate Drip Drill. At the end, we crown a champion. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Mike Ryan Ruiz and Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Basque region..." Mike went to see Mortal Kombat II, and while he and the rest of the group were at the movie, Amin did the unthinkable. Zaslow is headed to Rolling Loud with his son this weekend, and while that's important, the Cyclones' title game tonight has taken over the discourse. Plus, what should the Miami Heat do if they get the No. 1 pick? Should they take a player or trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo? Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Amin Elhassan, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Roy Bellamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm allowed to hold her to a double standard." Jeremy has a Top 5 Reactions To Yesterday's Show in the form of his limited fake Joe Zagacki before Zaslow tells us the details of his dream last night, where he had an affair with a celebrity. Who caught him? Why did it happen? What other recurring dreams does he have? Then, the crew reacts to the New York Knicks victory over the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers and Jimmy Haslam making it clear that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be on the move soon. Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Amin Elhassan, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"As he's saying that, I'm thinking 'don't go there'...and he went there." Did the NHL rig the Draft Lottery so that the Toronto Maple Leafs would end up in position to pick Gavin McKenna? Would even more people have called it rigged if the Florida Panthers had gotten the first pick? Is Chris Cote the only person allowed to say his sister-in-law is hot? We are two weeks into the Keep Michael Yormark The Hell Away From The University of Miami and South Florida Campaign, and Mike Ryan and Zaslow remain concerned that a person David Samson called 'despicable' could be the head of UM's athletic department. Today's Cast: Zaslow, Dave, Greg, Chris, Roy, Tony, Mike, Amin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sabal Palm Elementary, dawg." HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. THE BOSTON CELTICS BLEW A 3-1 SERIES LEAD TO THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS. JAYSON TATUM. JAYLEN BROWN. JOE MAZZULLA. SEE YOU IN CANCUN, CHOKERS! SOMEHOW UNDERACHIEVERS IN A "GAP YEAR." WORSE FRANCHISE THAN THE MIAMI HEAT. FALLING APART AT THE SEAMS. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Amin Elhassan, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Have you checked fingers? There's two of 'em right up yours, buddy!" Who came up with baseball pants, huh? Zaslow recounts his night at the Guns N' Roses concert, we enter Day 5 of 'Keep Michael Yormark The Hell Away From The University of Miami' shows, Greg Cote serenades the audience with a new song celebrating Connor McOverrated and the Edmonton Oilers, and Dave calls out Jeremy's name. Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, Roy Bellamy, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I found a rock-hard Starburst." Tony's day gets off to a tough start when Dan catches him flossing his teeth just before the show, and Zas admits he's scared of Q-tips. Also, with Ty Simpson going to the Los Angeles Rams earlier than expected, the show debates the merits of taking QBs early in the draft while your franchise QB is still around. Today's cast: Dan Le Batard, Jonathan Zaslow, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, Roy Bellamy, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Can you call it a mansion if you can't afford a sofa?" Did you watch the Miami Marlins and Janson Junk outduel Shohei Ohtani last night? Zas didn't, but that's because he was switching back and forth between the NBA and the NHL Playoffs from his cuck chair, rather than his uncomfortable leather couch. Also, as Dan rails against Greg's apology to the Dolphins over their 1st round pick, Chris leads the group on a search for the best items you'll find in a junk drawer. Today's cast: Dan Le Batard, Greg Cote, Jonathan Zaslow, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, Roy Bellamy, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't want any of that snake oil dropping on me." Miami Heat President Pat Riley held his annual postseason press conference, and it left Dan with a feeling he had never had before when listening to Riley. Was this the same old or the old same? Also, Zaslow is infuriated by reports that Michael Yormark could be the next Athletic Director at the University of Miami, and he resorts to name-calling. Today's cast: Dan Le Batard, Jonathan Zaslow, Chris Cote, Amin Elhassan, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What if the real podcast award was the friends we made along the way?" Mike Ryan proclaims himself the Tucker Carlson of Miami Heat fandom before Pablo Torre joins the show seconds after winning a Webby Award for Best Sports Podcast, and he seems bored by it. Pablo explains his latest stories on The Onion purchasing Infowars, James Dolan surveilling his perceived enemies, Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel's latest controversies, and the evil of Sam Altman. So, a light hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Mark Bell's Power Project, Mark talks with Mike Ryan, a celebrity trainer and lifelong athlete, former Gold's Gym manager, and someone who's been around the best of the best for decades.Mike is about to turn 60… and he's not slowing down. He's still lifting heavy, sprinting, working long hours, and pushing to break records, not just maintain.Follow:@mike_ryan_celebritytrainerSpecial perks for our listeners below!

"Jerome Bettis..." Nick Wright demands an apology from Mike Ryan for a bet that is still 9 years away from being paid off. He also delivers eloquent takes on the NBA's need for Adam Silver's intervention, the three biggest storylines in basketball this season, Michael Malone's decision to choose college over the pros, and the show's popularity, but the crew is too distracted by Greg's breathing to react to any of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He's been doing number two for 15 years." Dan wants to steal Greg Cote's Top 50 Catchphrases from The Greg Cote Show with Greg Cote, but Greg doesn't have his 24th catchphrase ready just yet. Inter Miami opens its new stadium this weekend, and Dan wonders whether teams will eventually need fans in their stadiums. Plus, Mike Ryan was at Miami Hurricanes' spring practice and calls Malachi Toney both 'baby Jesus' and a 'prodigal son.' Today's Cast: Dan, Greg, Chris, Roy, Tony, Mike, Amin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It was a ball." We have Tani's Top 5 Something Or Nothings of NFL Free Agency, or is it a Big Deal or No Deal? Plus, the time Tony's card got declined at Tootsie's, David Zaslav's big payday, and Mike Ryan's arrival at the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You're my glue guy in the bay, and I love you..." Jeremy has a Stat of the Day about, well, you can guess who, which leads us to an old song from Mike Ryan about Draymond Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices