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Stugotz, Amin Elhassan and the crew are joined by Andrew Siciliano of the NFL Network to discuss the changes to NFL RedZone and Mike Schur joins us for his Stat of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Schur is here to discuss earthquakes, Aubrey Plaza having a moment on SNL, and the earth spinning the opposite direction before Kings That Make You Smile, Mike's Stat of the Day, and opening some more 90s baseball cards. Then, Amin says it's time we update the metaphor from ski masks on bank robbers for players who are under-performing on their contracts to Wall Street suits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah Spain has descended upon The Clevelander Studios to inflict Grid of Death punishments on our unfathomably lazy and organized crew. What rulings will be made on past punishments and how will they impact the future? Tune in to find out and hear the creation of Stugotz's latest mayo-fueled take-monster, Hell Man. Then, Mike Schur is here for his Stat of the Day, to open baseball cards, and to debut his new role: Sacramento Kings Correspondent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does Brock Purdy have the Joe Burrow je ne sais quoi? Mike Schur takes too long to get to his Stat of the Day and hates talking about yips. He also opens more baseball cards and touches on bad Sutgotz predictions, what Cowboys coaches have to look like, and Kent Tekulve. Then, Dan doubles down on Josh Allen's stupid face, Jess is getting into the Australian Open through Netflix, and Mike Ryan blesses us with his Point Break Minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SPOILER ALERT: We're about to talk about Tony spoiling Glass Onion on Mystery Crate. Mike Schur joins us to share his Stat of the Day, Top 5 Miami Athletes More Annoying Than Josh Allen, and, after sharing his true disdain for Jimmy Butler, his Top 5 Most Annoying Human Beings On Earth. He also opens up some more 90s baseball cards. Then, a full breakdown of Stephen A. Smith's Rihanna apology and the drip at the end of his voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The show discusses the many benefits of shopping at Costco as Billy defends the merits of BJ's Wholesale. Then, after Witty rallies the troupes, Mike Schur joins the show to share his Stat of the Day, open more 90s baseball cards, and share his Top 24 Ridiculous Made Up Names From Parks and Recreation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Schur joins the show to give us the Stat of the Day and to open a pack of baseball cards. Plus, we test Greg Cote's movie knowledge with some trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Ben about to change the nature of board games forever? Yes. Other stuff happens in this episode, but y'all, the CONES OF DUNSHIRE!
Mike Schur joins us to share the joys of opening a new pack of baseball cards before accidentally stumbling into a new job at Meadowlark Media. Tom Haberstroh is here to discuss the 50-point game as the new no-hitter, how Mike D'Antoni changed the league forever, and how the franchise player in the NBA is tasked with more responsibility on the court than ever before. Dave Meltzer joins the show to continue our conversations and share his insight into the latest storylines and controversies surrounding both WWE and UFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Schur joins the show to give us his Stat of the Day and is quickly derailed by his hate for the Miami Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The crew chats about Tom Brady's potentially easiest path to the Super Bowl ever, LeBron James comparison shopping on power structures, and big games starting way too late at night. Then, Mike Schur joins us to cheat on his Stat of the Day. And how in the world did Amin Elhassan predict EXACTLY what Geno Smith would do this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Schur is back with his weekly Thursday Milwaukee Bucks Roundup before sharing his take on the Berhalter vs. Reyna situation in U.S. Men's Soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Schur discusses the differences in the ways we treat bad language and nudity as compared to violence in the United States of America. Then, he shares his non-Tom Brady related Stat of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the rest of 2022, we want you to check out more of the podcasts in the Le Batard & Friends Network. Subscribe to the Le Batard & Friends podcast network here. Today, The PosCast Holiday Draft is back as Joe Posnanski and Mike Schur are joined by Nick Offerman, Linda Holmes, Jason Kander, Alan Sepinwall, Alexis Gay, Mike DiCenzo, Brandon McCarthy, Molly Knight and Howard Bryant and the annual nonsense and fights ensue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Leslie and Jamm have competing water solutions, Tom makes fluoride sexy, Ron discovers the real meaning of Moby Dick, and Donna and April's friendship grows! Also, there is some NFL Propoganda at the beginning. This episode has it all.
Ron Magill joins us to discuss the passing of P-22, his Top 5 Celebrity Animals, "Wild E. Coyote," how Ron feels about animal mascots, and more. Then, after news breaks that The Masters will allow LIV Golfers to compete, we examine how LIV is going overall after its first year. Can LIV golf be considered a success if it's made things worse for the consumer? Then, Mike Schur breaks the Look At Me Louis record, shares the most famous people who attended his wedding, and tells a story of a truly shocking wedding gift he received from a name you will never believe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Schur joins the show to discuss fantasy sports, the Belichick-coached team losing the games they used to win, Matt Ryan and NFL comebacks, and to give a take on Messi moving into a new tier of legendary athlete. Schur shares a hierarchy of athlete descriptors from smallest to largest and discusses what he believes to be Witty's worst take ever. Plus, Stugotz says soccer won't grow in the U.S. because the World Cup Final was a once in a lifetime game, so Jess wonders aloud why we act like we need to have USMNT success to have soccer "take off in this country." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack joins the show for a trip around all the biggest College Football storylines including the CFP, Deion Sanders, UGA's dominance, work-life balance, and the departure of "The Bear" from College Gameday. Then, if you're calling women the worst fans, have you ever met a male sports fan? Plus, Hawk wants to dive into MVP talk surrounding Jalen Hurts and Mike Schur joins us for the Stat of the Day and to play requests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who needs the reunion more: Mad Dog or Francesa? Chris and Greg Cote break down their mid-MAS scuffle that almost became a physical altercation, and we try to understand the mystery of Greg's feet. Then, can the Nets challenge the Celtics or Bucks for Eastern Conference supremacy? Plus, Canes basketball, sports fandwith, Kliff Kingsbury turning ugly, and Greg's Christmas schedule. Finally, Mike Schur apologizes for yesterday's apology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Schur joins us through his painful embarrassment to issue a retraction on part of his Stat of the Day. Then, he celebrates his new Golden Globe nomination vigorously, tells us stories of Steve Martin and Martin Short's comedic excellence, and explains how and where easter eggs in TV shows originate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Schur joins us for his Stat of the Day, has his joke interrupted, and dives into everyone's favorite memory: The Don Denkinger Call. Then, we discuss the Shipping Container dads at MAS Miami, Stu won't give Jalen Hurts or Jason Kelce their rightful credit, and Al Michael's incredibly white exclamation. Plus, the crew tries to get to the crux of the issue with the NIL landscape as the Wild West and the potential negative ramifications as the transfer portal is overloaded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan and Amin discuss Deion Sanders decision to leave a HBCU in Jackson State for the University of Colorado. They break down Bomani Jones' viral clip discussing the decision, whether or not Deion is a "sell out," the layered problems with criticizing black head coaches, and more. Then, Mike Schur joins us for an incredible Gaylord Perry story and his Stat of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger join the show to discuss US men's soccer making them believe for the first time on the field and their disappointment in the group off the field. They discuss why we can expect more from women's footballers as opposed to men's and their lack of fear to ruffle feathers, convenient allyship, and their disappointment in FIFA. Plus, can Ashlyn save a goal against Stugotz without spilling a drop of her beer? Then, the Micah Parson Apology Cycle and the Bucket of Death. Plus, Amin and Dan discuss Ben Gordon's current mental health struggles and Mike Schur joins us for 90s Baseball Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom has a buy out offer for rent-a-swag, and Ron is in Bloosh!!!!!!!!! Chris get trapped in a hall of mirrors. Leslie learns how to process disappointment. All of this on a very special episode of Blossom.
Jemele Hill joins the show to discuss Deion Sanders move to Colorado and how to react to him leaving a HBCU, Alex Jones and Kanye West, and Boosie Badazz and the top tier parenting of Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union. Then, Mike Schur chats with Dan, Stu, and the Shipping Container about Bears QBs, Aaron Judge and Arson Judge, Jacob deGrom, and the Dr Pepper Challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony delivers his Top 5 from the weekend amid Billy accusing him of milking an injury, we discuss if Giannis gets enough hype as a top level NBA superstar, we have our slightly delayed Funniest Thing From The Sports Weekend, and Mike Schur watches the end of Morocco-Spain with us while providing a Stat of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stugotz doubles down on his take that he'd rather have Joe Burrow than Patrick Mahomes or any other NFL QB. Then, as Amin tries to help Stu with another point, he refuses to listen. Also, Russell Wilson, Trevor Lawrence, NFL injuries, and Mike Schur joins us for his Stat of the Day and real World Cup analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Le Batard, Stugotz and the crew get a Stat of the Day from Mike Schur, Billy Gil confides in the group about a conundrum he's in, and Jay Glazer stops by to discuss football and mental health. DISCLAIMER: Jay Glazer says the F word a lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Ryan gives us the details of his DJ set at the upcoming MAS event, and we try to find another tier for contenders in the NFL other than "In The Hunt." Mike Schur joins us for Stat of the Day, Celtics and Heat analysis after last night's game, and to share his thoughts on the Jerry Jones story. Then, soccer icon Brandi Chastain joins us to discuss being part of a historic moment in sports history, how her upbringing in soccer shaped her, the leadership work she's doing now off the field, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After discussing the continued rise of the Boston Celtics before they square off against the Heat tonight, WE GET AN EPIC STUGOTZ U.S.A. RANT AFTER THE WORLD CUP VICTORY! Then, Trent Dilfer was hired by UAB as their next head coach, and Mike Schur joins us for Stat of the Day and a discussion on the importance and evolution of broadcasters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan, Stu, and the Shipping Container discuss the layers of the story involving the recently unveiled photo of Jerry Jones in the midst of racial unrest at his school as a teenager. We discuss Stephen A. Smith's response, why people want and expect outrage, the comparison with recent Kyrie Irving discussions, and more. Then, OBJ's Miami flight, Witty is so scared about the USMNT that he literally can't bend over, Spanish Language TV, and the Useless Sound Montage. Plus, three incredibly awkward press conference questions at the World Cup and Mike Schur joins us for his Messi-themed Stat of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Shipping Container is having an impossible time juggling both the NFL schedule and World Cup schedule. Then, an oral history of The Unspoken Fart and additional CFB storylines from this weekend. Plus, Mike Schur joins us to talk Zion, farting, his Stat of the Day, and the continuing moral dilemmas we face when watching the World Cup including the U.S. team being unprepared to answer tough questions. Finally, Dan and Mike fight with the rest of the crew about bad college football bowl games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan, Stu, and the Shipping Container discuss the true greatest gift from their families: silence. Then, Mike Schur joins the show for his Stat of the Day, why he wants to debate David Samson, and to roast Elon Musk. Plus, an extraordinary Winter League fight and TuAnon's cruelty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
American journalists in Qatar, the Dolphins as the new Big 3, Thundersnow, and breaking down Kevin Durant's comments to Chris Haynes about the Nets. Then, Mike Schur celebrates the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with a gift to the crew: The Meadowlark Turducken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin shares the story of a unique moment with a stranger, and no one on our entire staff reacts properly to Jessica's follow up. Then, Mike Schur joins us as we wonder how he has the time to know as much about sports as he does. The crew discusses the Clippers and Steve Ballmer, the OKC Thunder's strategy, and the "fun" Kings. Plus, Mike Schur and Amin discuss Jaylen Brown's comments on Joe Tsai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bam Adebayo is back to being Bam. Mike Schur joins the show for his Stat of the Day and for a list he was born for: Top 5 Blue Jays Names To Make You Smile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1 begins with the most amazing things we saw across the NFL weekend including Matt Ryan's rushing in a Jeff Saturday win, the sound after the Raiders loss, Justin Jefferson's catch, and more. Then, Mike Schur joins us for his three Stats of the Day. Then, we get to the Dave Chappelle SNL monologue. In a thorough conversation amongst Mike, Dan, and Amin, Mike touches on SNL's history of protest, telling jokes around "the line," and questions why Chappelle feels the need to "punch down." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Schur has a Stat of the Day, J.A. Adande makes his return to the show and Ricky Williams looks at the astrological chart of Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Schur joins us to give his Stat of the Day and Top 5 Celebrity Encounters. Also, Jimmy Johnson tells us which football coach is most likely to cannonball off of his boat and we play our favorite game, Guest House or Big Chill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We talk king tides and eclipses before Jess delivers her "Top 5 People She's Interacted With On Twitter." Mike Schur joins us for Stat of the Day and his political musings before we figure out the worst sounder on the show to receive and criticize how Witty delivers the loser game show sound vs. the Hakeem Nicks laugh. Then, 2 Chainz joins us for an interview about his journey through music, thoughts on basketball, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Ryan warns Mike Schur of a red wave and it completely shakes him before his Stat of the Day. Jeremy has a Top 5 list that Schur calls "the most Florida thing I've ever heard in my life." Then, Mike Ryan breaks out his limited fake Dave Matthews and he and Witty tell the story of the time Smash Mouth caused a riot at a concert they attended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1 begins with a couple of crucial questions: Does the diet actually start on Monday? And what would you do if you won the Powerball? Then, Mike Schur provides his Stat of the Day and chats about the hilarity of Elon Musk's Twitter meltdown, the sadness of what's happened around the Kyrie Irving antisemitism story, and the joy we should all feel for Dusty Baker. Then, Stugotz rips the state of Indiana during his Weekend Observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Le Batard, Stugotz and the crew talk World Series with Tim Kurkjian and Mike Schur together, and comedian Brad Williams joins us in studio to discuss his Denver Broncos and to give his Top 5 short athletes of all-time. Brad is in South Florida this weekend doing comedy... Check out https://www.daniaimprov.com/ for tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The show addresses three off-the-court stories in the NBA including Josh Primo, Ime Udoka, and Kyrie Irving. We discuss where the NBA dropped the ball on Kyrie's lack of punishment and why the Nets could believe Ime Udoka will be okay in their workplace despite his issues in Boston. Plus, Mike Schur joins us for a World Series Stat of the Day, his thoughts on Udoka, and why the Republican response to the attack of Paul Pelosi signals the death of reasonable discourse in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ron Magill joins us for a trip through the animal kingdom. Then, Amin on the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard's health, Mike Schur is here to share his Brooklyn Nets Stat of the Day, and a discussion on Bryan Harsin's firing, Jimbo Fisher, and the SEC pressure cooker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The show unveils its Halloween costumes to kick off Hour 1! Stephen A. Smith says he's underpaid, and Mike Schur is BACK with multiple submissions for his Stat of the Day, a discussion on political ads, and the problem with Elon Musk taking over Twitter and forcing people to pay for verification. Then, a video of "the making of" the McRib and a delightful College Football weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Le Batard and the crew discuss the latest developments regarding Mike Schur's attempt to resign from our show and Papi Le Batard joins us for the Refran Del Dia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Schur joins us and furiously rants against the show while officially resigning as the show's stat intern. Then, we take a look back at the NFL weekend including the Giants and the NFC East standings, Austin Ekeler's friends, and Americans hating math. Plus, Witty makes a proclamation about a Quarterback's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We don't know what baseball players look like. Mike Schur joins us for his Stat of the Day and gets into the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole debacle and the Warriors aging process. Then, Meg Linehan of The Athletic joins us to share how her reporting helped lead to Sally Yates' report on NWSL allegations of misconduct. She explains the systemic problem of silence and complicity in women's soccer, gender and power dynamics, how power ultimately gets abused, and how this is just the tip of the iceberg within the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Schur joins to discuss the breaking news of Blake Bortles retirement. He also gets to Late Night TV, Tom Brady, Tua, and his Stat of the Day. Then, a University of Utah student is going nuclear and Elon Musk interviews Papi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices