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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix to react to Jayson Tatum's return before recapping the NBA games of the weekend (0:32). Then, they take a look at the playoff picture and have a stock draft before ending with a deep dive on the 2011 MVP race (54:12). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lowe Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Sam's Club | Join The Club of Yes And The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we will take a look back at 2007 – a year that didn't see any Pittsburgh sports championships but did see an arena drama for the Penguins, a new coach for the Steelers, a massive controversy for the Pirates, and an epic upset for Pitt football. Also throw in a creepy new mascot, an MVP award, and the muddiest football game of the century, and you've got a memorable year in Pittsburgh sports.REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodesGet our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | HardcoverConnect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

The March 8, 1976, issue of Sports Illustrated featured Buffalo Braves star Bob McAdoo on the cover, captured in a striking close-up portrait by photographer Neil Leifer, holding the ball at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium under the headline "Hottest Shot in the Game: Buffalo's Bob McAdoo." Just one year removed from winning the 1975 NBA MVP award—his second straight scoring title at 34.1 PPG in 1974-75—McAdoo was still dominating as one of the league's premier scorers and rebounders, leading the Braves in a strong season and representing the peak of his individual brilliance in Buffalo. However, his tenure with the Braves ended abruptly that December when contract disputes and the team's unwillingness to meet his salary demands prompted a trade to the New York Knicks for center John Gianelli and cash. Injuries, including a persistent back issue and later more severe setbacks, began to erode his consistency despite continued high scoring. McAdoo then became a journeyman: traded to the Boston Celtics in 1979 (one season), then to the Detroit Pistons (waived in 1981 due to injuries), a brief stint with the New Jersey Nets, before landing with the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Eve 1981 in a low-key trade for a second-round pick and cash to bolster depth after Mitch Kupchak's injury. In L.A., he reinvented himself as a potent sixth man on the Showtime-era teams alongside Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and James Worthy, contributing key scoring off the bench to help secure two NBA championships in 1982 and 1985 before concluding his NBA career. Named to the NBA's 75th anniversary team, the 6-10 McAdoo was a force in the NBA and one of it's most prolific scorers winning three scoring titles in succession and is the last player in the league to average 30 points and 15 rebounds per game in 1974. One of the most dominant players in NBA history was still at his peak in 1976, scoring 42 points for the Braves on December 7th of that year. But two days later he was traded to the Knicks and McAdoo tells us that's when he knew this game was actually a business. He remembers what a thrill it was to be on the cover of SI for the first and only time and he recalls how being named MVP is the ultimate prize… until you win an NBA Championship. He tells us how he came off the bench for the first time ever for Pat Riley's teams and while he didn't start most games, he certainly finished them. And he reminisces about meeting his childhood hero Earl “The Pearl” Monroe and what it his relationship was like with Kareem, Riley and Jerry West. One of the smoothest to ever do it in the NBA… Hall of Famer Bob McAdoo on the Past Our Prime podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Minnesota Timberwolves have won six of their last seven games and appear to be finding their rhythm at the right time. With Anthony Edwards leading the way, Minnesota looks capable of making another deep playoff push. Are the Timberwolves being overlooked in the Western Conference? And does Anthony Edwards now deserve serious MVP consideration? We break down Minnesota’s surge, Anthony Edwards’ impact, and what this means moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bit of a lull in the sports calendar; Winter Olympics are over; the Gold Medal Men's Hockey Game was AWESOME (1:43) so its back to NBA season before March Madness and Baseball pick up. A great win by the Knicks against the Spurs and the narrative surrounding the Knicks is off (2:29). Some thoughts on Wemby offensively and the Spurs as a contender (7:29), some more love for the Charlotte Hornets and Kon Knueppel (10:19). A few thoughts on the state of the Denver Nuggets and is Reed Sheppard the key to the Rockets title hopes (13:21) and a thought on the MVP race and the 65 game rule (17:19). Then a recurring guest is back to talk Lakers and the negative narrative around Luka Doncic (21:42). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Minnesota Timberwolves are sparked by Ayo Dosumnu; Why does Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards not receive any MVP loves; Plus other Timberwolves feedback on the NBA Playoffs, obscure Timberwolves players and more on Flagrant Howls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves are sparked by Ayo Dosumnu; Why does Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards not receive any MVP loves; Plus other Timberwolves feedback on the NBA Playoffs, obscure Timberwolves players and more on Flagrant Howls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 125 of The Shoot Around, Brandon Harper and seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry talk from Houston as Horry explains why he schedules dentist visits there. They discuss whether a recent hit on Nikola Jokic was a cheap shot, with Horry contrasting it to his own Steve Nash incident, calling his action petty and frustration-driven, and noting Jokic’s fall looked like a flop.   They debate late-season MVP finalists and the impact of the 65-game threshold, with Harper favoring Cade Cunningham and Horry backing Jaylen Brown for two-way play and team results, plus a sidebar on the Spurs’ young guards and unselfish team styles.   They reject a Mississippi proposal to exempt NIL earnings from state income tax, discuss potential travel-related NIL taxation, share favorite trash talkers (including a notorious Washington fan, Kevin Garnett, and Gary Payton), react to the Cardinals’ $29 all-you-can-eat ticket deal, and end with a joke prompt about the worst possible casting for the next James Bond.   00:00 Friday Show Intro 00:35 Dentist Trip Debate 01:51 Cheap Shot Talk 03:28 Nash Table Story 04:18 MVP Race Picks 06:51 Celtics Spurs Receipts 08:23 NIL Tax Exemption 11:03 Best Trash Talkers 13:59 All You Can Eat Tickets 16:21 Worst James Bond Casting

Brian opens with the news that Jayson Tatum will play this season, perhaps as soon as Friday night, before discussing the news that the Patriots are releasing Stefon Diggs (0:00). Then, he chats with Section 10's Tyler Milliken about the upcoming Red Sox season and they give out some predictions for team MVP, best offseason addition, how many games the Sox will win, and more (27:20). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Tatum news (1:20:25). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Tyler Milliken Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back and ready for a "Title" Fight at cruiserweight, but curious as to which title is at stake in Las Vegas Sunday night. We sort that and preview that matchup and have some fight news on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.They start with Sunday night's Zuffa Boxing main event at the Apex in Las VegasJai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton, for Opetaia's lineal cruiserweight title, the Ring Magazine belt, the Zuffa new title, but what about Opetaia's IBF championship? That's unclear. We have the latest.  Then, some newsGolden Boy Promotions won a legal victory in United States District Court in Nevada on Monday night, as Judge Cristina Silva keeps Golden Boy's interim injunctive relief preventing, at least for now, Vergil Ortiz from contracting for the Jarpm Ennis. She has ordered the case be settled in arbitration. We explain what it all means for now?Then, William Zepeda and Lamont Roach Jr. will fight for the vacant WBC lightweight title stripped from Shakur Stevenson last month. However, how is the "interim" WBC 135 lb. champ Jadier Herrera not involved?Floyd Mayweather announces another exhibition- this one for June 27 in Athens, Greece, vs. Mike Zambidis, a retired Greek kickboxer who won a variety of world titles in various promotions during his 2000 to 2015 career.  How many exhibitions are we up to with Floyd before he rematches Pacquiao in September?MVP is hosting a press conference at Madison Square Garden on Friday for what it says is a major announcement. Per Dan's reporting, it will be to announce an April 17 card involving Alycia Baumgardner in a unified women's junior lightweight title defense vs. former lightweight title challenger Bo Mi Re Shin of Korea with the card on ESPN as the first of multiple ESPN events.  Eddie Hearn announced Thursday he has signed UFC heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall as his first client of the newly created Matchroom Talent Agency. Will put him negotiating with Dana White on Aspinnal's UFC fight. That should be fun to hear Eddie talk about how underpaid UFC fighters are. We go over the latest in the fued.And, with Oscar Duarte having his title shot vs. Richardson Hitchins canceled the day of the fight from the Barrios-Garcia card,  Golden Boy tells Dan they plan to add him to the May 2 Benavidez-Zurdo PPV card.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We are back and ready for a "Title" Fight at cruiserweight, but curious as to which title is at stake in Las Vegas Sunday night. We sort that and preview that matchup and have some fight news on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.They start with Sunday night's Zuffa Boxing main event at the Apex in Las VegasJai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton, for Opetaia's lineal cruiserweight title, the Ring Magazine belt, the Zuffa new title, but what about Opetaia's IBF championship? That's unclear. We have the latest.  Then, some newsGolden Boy Promotions won a legal victory in United States District Court in Nevada on Monday night, as Judge Cristina Silva keeps Golden Boy's interim injunctive relief preventing, at least for now, Vergil Ortiz from contracting for the Jarpm Ennis. She has ordered the case be settled in arbitration. We explain what it all means for now?Then, William Zepeda and Lamont Roach Jr. will fight for the vacant WBC lightweight title stripped from Shakur Stevenson last month. However, how is the "interim" WBC 135 lb. champ Jadier Herrera not involved?Floyd Mayweather announces another exhibition- this one for June 27 in Athens, Greece, vs. Mike Zambidis, a retired Greek kickboxer who won a variety of world titles in various promotions during his 2000 to 2015 career.  How many exhibitions are we up to with Floyd before he rematches Pacquiao in September?MVP is hosting a press conference at Madison Square Garden on Friday for what it says is a major announcement. Per Dan's reporting, it will be to announce an April 17 card involving Alycia Baumgardner in a unified women's junior lightweight title defense vs. former lightweight title challenger Bo Mi Re Shin of Korea with the card on ESPN as the first of multiple ESPN events.  Eddie Hearn announced Thursday he has signed UFC heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall as his first client of the newly created Matchroom Talent Agency. Will put him negotiating with Dana White on Aspinnal's UFC fight. That should be fun to hear Eddie talk about how underpaid UFC fighters are. We go over the latest in the fued.And, with Oscar Duarte having his title shot vs. Richardson Hitchins canceled the day of the fight from the Barrios-Garcia card,  Golden Boy tells Dan they plan to add him to the May 2 Benavidez-Zurdo PPV card.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Is Juan Soto really happier away from the Mets? Evan and Tiki shut down the latest Juan Soto “shuffle” controversy and explain why it has nothing to do with clubhouse vibes and everything to do with confidence at the plate. The guys break down Soto's MVP-level second half last season, why his famous shuffle actually increased as he got locked in, and why the narrative about him being unhappy in Queens simply doesn't add up. Plus, the conversation drifts around the NBA with thoughts on the surging Charlotte Hornets, rumors surrounding Giannis and the Knicks, and some entertaining calls from WFAN listeners.

Joe and Hollywood react to the latest comments from Aaron Rodgers on the The Pat McAfee Show, where Rodgers pushed back against people “stalking” his private life and discussing his wife. The guys continue their ongoing skepticism about whether Rodgers' mysterious wife actually exists and break down the quarterback's latest media appearance. They also debate Rodgers' contradictory stance of wanting privacy while regularly sharing strong opinions on one of the biggest national sports talk platforms, questioning whether the four-time MVP might be a little too full of himself.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearing the top of the Eastern Conference standings, but a critical stretch against Detroit, Boston, and Philadelphia could shape the rest of their season. We debate how many wins Cleveland can realistically secure and whether this is a defining year for Donovan Mitchell’s superstar reputation. We also evaluate the Los Angeles Lakers following a two-game win streak and a key matchup against Denver. Are they legitimately improving, or is this short-term optimism? Finally, we discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves’ recent surge, whether they are being overlooked in the West, and whether Anthony Edwards has built a credible MVP case. Topics include: Cavaliers upcoming stretch and playoff outlook Donovan Mitchell’s superstar pressure Lakers trajectory in the West Timberwolves surge Anthony Edwards MVP case See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love is blind… but in sports the honeymoon phase doesn't last forever. On this episode of The Prophets, Kev and Rashad look at the biggest “sports marriages” across the leagues and ask the real question: is this built to last, or is a breakup coming? First, we start in OKC. If Shai brings home both the MVP where does that put him in the all-time conversation? We also give flowers to Jaylen Brown and discuss what he's done for the Celtics, and why his impact deserves more recognition than he gets. Larry O'Brien trophy & OKC make it back to back?  Will  the Spurs really be the team to meet OKC in the Western Conference Finals—Then we switch to the NFL side of things. The guys debate why they're not buying the idea that Mendoza is the future savior for the Raiders but the marriage will happen. Finally tackle the growing tension between A.J. Brown and the Eagles—is this relationship headed for an inevitable divorce? From MVP races to franchise futures, this episode asks the ultimate Love Is Blind question: are these partnerships built for richer… or for rebuild?

In this episode of Bleav in Rams presented by FanDuel - we unpack LA's statement move of the offseason, trading for All-Pro corner Trent McDuffie. Erin Coscarelli is joined by Nate Atkins of The Athletic and Ryan Anderson of LAFB Network, we discuss how this deal came together, why Les Snead's “if it's inevitable, make it immediate” mindset is alive and well, and what it signals about this team's urgency with Matthew Stafford still playing at an MVP level. Is this F-them Picks reborn? Or something more calculated… deploy them picks? We unpack the cap implications, the schematic fit next to Quentin Lake, and why this feels eerily similar to the 2021 all-in run. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NBA playoff race is heating up, and The Format Podcast breaks down every contender, pretender, and dark horse as the postseason nears. We discuss MVP-level performances, key injuries, and which teams are gaining momentum at just the right time. With the playoff picture coming into focus, we predict who's most likely to emerge from each conference and make a Finals run. Stay ahead with smart, insightful playoff talk that every basketball fan needs.If you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast

Should Kevin Durant be in the MVP conversation with the way he's playing? Frustrations regarding Houston GM's and coaches Top free agent targets It's White Boy Wednesday! Featuring Michael Connor

Sam spent years at the Air Force and Palantir before deciding to build Method Security. Instead of launching an MVP and iterating with customers, he did the opposite: he shut out the world and built in the dark for a year based on his own conviction.In this episode, Sam breaks down his contrarian approach to building a platform for the enterprise and government. He reveals how he raised millions from Andreessen Horowitz with just a prototype, why he refuses to hire a sales team, and how he landed a seven-figure contract right out of the gate.Why You Should ListenWhy he ignored the "talk to users" advice and built in the dark for a year.How to raise a $5.5M seed round from a16z in just 3 days.The "2-Hour Bootcamp" strategy that shortens enterprise sales cycles.Why keeping your engineering team dangerously small creates speed.How to turn a design partnership into a $1M+ contract.Keywordsstartup podcast, startup podcast for founders, product market fit, cybersecurity, a16z, Palantir, enterprise sales, design partners, government contracting, founder led sales00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 From Air Force to Palantir00:06:28 The "Shared Notion Space" of Ideas00:10:04 Raising Seed from a16z in 3 Days00:17:23 The "Dark Period": Building Without Users00:22:23 Structuring Enterprise Design Partnerships00:28:48 The "2-Hour Bootcamp" Sales Strategy00:31:03 Why the Org Chart is Flat (15 Reports to CTO)00:34:02 Converting Pilots to Commercial Contracts00:41:07 The Moment of True Product Market FitSend me a message to let me know what you think!

Send a textPower without competence looks the same on a warehouse floor as it does on an NFL sideline. We open with everyday leadership—those “leads in training” who get the title but not the respect—and use it to frame a bigger sports question: when do names, roles, and reputations actually translate to trust? From there, we dive into a full Falcons reset: the Cousins contract autopsy, what “bad” really means when a bet fails, and the live decision facing Atlanta—double down on Michael Penix Jr. or press the gas with a proven starter like Kyler, Tua, or even Flacco. We challenge the sacred cow that the quarterback must be the franchise's north star, and unpack how accountability, body language, and scheme fit matter more than slogans.Culture threads through everything. Cleveland's low player grade for Kevin Stefanski sparks a wider look at how much is coach, how much is ownership, and why free agency choices will tell the truth. Then it's over to the NBA, where the Hawks' uneven year, injuries, and roster churn set the stage for Jonathan Kuminga's immediate impact. Talent didn't appear out of nowhere; the fit did. That leads us straight into the MVP cage match: best player versus most valuable player. We weigh Jokic's historic dominance, SGA's steadying force, and Cade's irreplaceability case while pushing back on stat-chasing and media-led narratives. Awards need evidence tied to winning, context, and who keeps a team's floor from collapsing.The final turn is personal. News of strikes near Bahrain isn't a headline for us; it's a map of places we lived, ate, and walked. That proximity shifts how we talk about war, service, and who bears the cost when powerful people make imperfect decisions. Sports can feel like an escape, but the same truths apply: strong systems beat loud speeches, clear roles beat big titles, and real leadership shows up when pressure is highest. If you're here for honest football talk, sharp NBA takes, and a human lens on what headlines miss, you're in the right place.If this hit home or challenged your thinking, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop a review telling us what “leadership” means to you.Support the show

We have a special episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!  Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Myles Ehrlich (Pull Up with Myles & Owen podcast) to discuss the latest in Unrivaled. Myles was on the scene in Brooklyn as the semi-finals were played in Barclays Center on Monday night. He shares his impressions of the atmosphere before the guys dig into the matchups and preview Wednesday's final.  To close the show, they discuss this year's MVP and All-Unrivaled teams and talk through their voting process and toughest omissions.  If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.  1:38 Unrivaled in Brooklyn -- the atmosphere  5:43 Phantom-Vinyl recap 12:55 Mist-Breeze recap 23:40 Phantom-Mist preview 32:35 MVP discussion 37:30 All-Unrivaled teams discussion Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

On this episode of the Shoulda Bet More podcast Will Hill gives his breakdown of the WBC, with best bets, a couple of long shots for MVP, and a pick to win it all. Then Will discusses NFL draft + free agency with a bet for who will go 2nd overall. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click https://www.vsin.com/subscribe?tpcc=shoulda-bet-more&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=simplecast&utm_campaign=shoulda_bet_more to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

USA Hockey royalty Hilary Knight and Megan Keller trade the rink for late night, joining Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie under the bright lights of Saturday Night Live and yes, they even let the men's team tag along.In the Unrivaled Playoffs, the intensity has been off the charts. The Mist and the Phantom are officially finals-bound, and we're breaking down the big moments, bold performances, and the players defining the league. We made our MVP predictions before the hardware was handed out and created a few awards of our own for the stars who deserve their flowers.On the pitch, the United States opened the SheBelieves Cup with a gritty win over Argentina. Now all eyes turn to a heavyweight showdown with Canada women's national soccer team. Can the USWNT keep the momentum rolling?Women's hockey, women's soccer, and Unrivaled playoff chaos. Hit play and get heated.Sign up for the Women's Sports Weekly March Madness Bracket. It is free to join and there will be a prize. If you rate Women's Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Research by Madeline Schallmoser. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. 

For more thoughts, clips, and updates, follow Avetis Antaplyan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/avetisantaplyan⁠⁠⁠In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Pranav Lal, Head of Business Technology at Gusto and former Enterprise Systems Leader at Slack, Eventbrite, Ethos, and OneTrust, to unpack what it really takes to build enterprise-grade systems inside hyper growth companies.Drawing from three pre-IPO to IPO journeys, Pranav shares hard-earned lessons about scaling from 500 to 5,000+ employees, why lead-to-cash is a company's “financial nervous system,” and how IPO readiness shifts the focus from shiny tools to provable controls and governance.The conversation dives deep into the reality behind AI hype — why AI can 10x velocity but cannot fix broken architecture, why SaaS isn't dead (but static SaaS is), and why giving AI agents “god mode” access is a dangerous mistake. Pranav also explores the evolving role of middle management, the shift toward outcome-based SaaS pricing, and how leaders must balance speed with architectural integrity.With insights on radical candor, trust-building after failed transformations, and how to protect team energy in high-pressure environments, this episode delivers a masterclass in modern technical leadership — where judgment, clarity, and guardrails matter more than ever.TakeawaysYou cannot outsource thinking. If you do, you inherit the mess.Scaling from 500 to 5,000 employees shifts from speed-driven execution to governance and ownership clarity.Lead-to-cash is the company's financial nervous system. Errors create revenue leakage and audit risk.IPO readiness is about provable controls, not new tools.Moving from MVP to enterprise-grade means building trust under stress, including uptime, recovery, and auditability.AI increases velocity, but without guardrails it creates chaos.AI cannot repair weak architecture or poor technical fundamentals.SaaS is evolving, not disappearing. Static SaaS is being replaced by dynamic and agent-driven systems.Clear communication is now a critical engineering skill.Middle managers must evolve into hands-on architects and AI orchestrators.Trust is rebuilt through consistency and quick wins.Strong leaders reduce ambiguity, protect team energy, and simplify complexity.Chapters00:00 Intro and Core Thesis01:00 Pranav's Background and IPO Experience01:28 Scaling from 500 to 5,000 Employees03:14 Why Lead-to-Cash Matters04:31 IPO Readiness and Compliance06:05 MVP Versus Enterprise-Grade Systems08:10 AI Hype Versus Reality12:07 Rebuilding Trust After Failed Transformations13:50 The Risk of Outsourcing Thinking17:44 Technical Skill Is Not Enough20:07 The Shift in Engineering Identity24:17 Is SaaS Dead25:46 The Future of SaaS Pricing26:57 The Danger of AI With Full Access28:34 Advice for Engineers in the AI Era36:06 Balancing Speed With Architecture41:16 Hiring for Ownership and Judgment43:15 Radical Candor and Leadership Growth46:35 The Billboard Advice47:02 Final Leadership PrinciplesPranav Lal's Social Media Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranavl/Resources and Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hireclout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcast.hireclout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright⁠

Here are all the topics for this week's Wisconsin Sports Tap List. Make sure you check out Tapping The Keg on all your social platforms. 1. Giannis Return Needs to Mean Something 2. Should Packers Ship Out Some of Their Veterans? - Rashan Gary, Quay Walker, Elgton Jenkins 3. Question: What will it take for Ed Policy to see the light on MLF + Gutey 4. Most Disappointing Marquette Season: This year, 2013-2014, not making the tourney for 2 years w/ Diener + Novak 5. Did I f**k up trading Ryan Rollins for Cam Thomas? 6. Miami OH is made for the first four 7. Brewers Excitement Building - Miz the ace? Brice Turang sneaky MVP candidate Andrew The Situation Fischer? Jesus Made? Logan Henderson 8. Hockey popularity: Green Bay Gamblers Experience, Do I latch onto a team? 9. Puetro Rico Winners + Losers

With content getting cheaper and noise getting higher, which parts of the old playbooks still hold up, and which ones break?Marketing-led growth keeps getting pricier, and “more content” is no longer a moat. So you end up staring at the same fork in the road Stijn calls out here, keep leaning on sales, or let the product do more of the heavy lifting. In this episode, Kalungi founder Stijn Hendrikse sits down with Wes Bush (author of Product-Led Growth) to talk about where product-led growth and sales-led growth actually meet, and why most B2B teams land in the middle. You'll hear what “try before you buy” really means in 2026 (and what happens when you don't offer it), how to think about getting users to value fast, and where friction still belongs. In this episode, you'll learn:You cannot skip the MVP stage in SaaS.Product-market fit definitions have evolved over time.AI is accelerating the achievement of product-market fit.Understanding your business model is crucial for growth.Different go-to-market strategies suit different business models.Product-led growth relies on the product being the main sales driver.Marketing-led growth focuses on educating potential customers.Sales-led growth requires building trust and credibility.Alignment between go-to-market strategies and business models is essential.AI tools are becoming indispensable in marketing and sales.After watching, you'll have a clearer way to decide what mix fits your business, and what to change first when the product has to carry more of the growth. 

Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay react to the Celtics' win over the 76ers, the new 65-game mandate to be eligible for All-NBA awards, who deserves to win MVP, and Robert Parish's new book! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 

ITL wraps the show with a quarterback debate: if you had to choose, would you rather C.J. Stroud have a career like Matt Ryan, Dak Prescott, or Cam Newton? The crew breaks down the different paths — MVP seasons, playoff success, longevity, and legacy — and what each would realistically mean for the Texans' future. The show closes with Figgy's Mixtape featuring the word “Swiftie” officially being added to the dictionary, the ongoing back-and-forth between Zion Williamson and the Pelicans with Stephen A. Smith weighing in, and more wild stories making the rounds.

NBA analyst from Rotowire.com Nick Whalen joins Game On! Can Paolo get to that all NBA level one day? James Harden has been playing very well for the Cavs can he play like this in the postseason? Was Giannis coming back this season the right move? Is SGA the MVP after Cade Cunningham's poor performance in his recent games?

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike reacted to the Aaron Rodgers chat with Pat McAfee today. Mike doesn't believe for a second that Rodgers will disappear from the screen when he's done playing. Mike thinks the Steelers will miss out on the first wave of free agents as they wait around for Rodgers. Is it even a sure thing that Aaron will play? Mike pointed out that Rodgers' old buddy Nate Hackett is coaching in Arizona and the Cardinals don't have a QB1. Mike said Steelers fans have reason to question how 2026 could be better than 2025. How many other teams around the league will be interested in Rodgers? What do the markets look like for Malik Willis or Kyler Murray as we approach free agency? Will Murray be willing to be a backup somewhere that is more attractive than Pittsburgh? The guys asked Mike about a few different free agent WR with legal tampering opening up on Monday. Mike highlighted Alec Pierce as someone that can create explosive plays from anywhere. Are the Steelers about to lose their MVP from last season?

Chris is fired up about Aaron Rodgers playing a game of grab ass with Pat McAfee – telling the world a whole lot of nothing. Oh, he's upset about paparazzi following him around and questioning his marriage. The guys don't want to see the Steelers wait around all summer for this guy. Fans weighed in on Aaron Rodgers possibly returning to the Steelers. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike reacted to the Aaron Rodgers chat with Pat McAfee today. Mike doesn't believe for a second that Rodgers will disappear from the screen when he's done playing. Mike thinks the Steelers will miss out on the first wave of free agents as they wait around for Rodgers. Is it even a sure thing that Aaron will play? Mike pointed out that Rodgers' old buddy Nate Hackett is coaching in Arizona and the Cardinals don't have a QB1. Mike said Steelers fans have reason to question how 2026 could be better than 2025. How many other teams around the league will be interested in Rodgers? What do the markets look like for Malik Willis or Kyler Murray as we approach free agency? Will Murray be willing to be a backup somewhere that is more attractive than Pittsburgh? The guys asked Mike about a few different free agent WR with legal tampering opening up on Monday. Mike highlighted Alec Pierce as someone that can create explosive plays from anywhere. Are the Steelers about to lose their MVP from last season?

In this second part of our series on engineering organizations, Jeff and Luca explore how companies that build products should focus their efforts differently depending on their stage and scope. We start with startups and early-stage companies desperately searching for product-market fit, where the brutal truth is: quality doesn't matter yet. Your MVP should embarrass you—if it doesn't, you waited too long. We discuss the critical mental shift from throwaway prototypes to proper engineering once validation arrives, and why technical founders often fail by solving the wrong problem brilliantly. Moving up the ladder, we examine narrow-focus companies that have found their niche—like the German firm that does nothing but maintain a 100-year-old anchor chain machine, or specialists in medium-power electrical switches. These companies win through efficiency and deep expertise, but face existential risk if the market shifts. Finally, we tackle wide-focus companies introducing multiple product lines, where the challenge becomes running internal startups while managing established products, each requiring radically different approaches. The key insight: your focus must match your product's lifecycle stage, whether that's ruthless speed, cost optimization, or high-level process learning. Key Topics [02:30] Startups and early-stage companies: the existential search for product-market fit [06:45] The MVP philosophy: if you're not embarrassed, you waited too long [11:20] Quality vs. speed vs. scope: why quality doesn't matter in early stages [15:40] The Potemkin village approach: building facades to validate demand [19:15] Embedded products and MVPs: when physical products need creative shortcuts [23:50] The critical switch: from prototypes to proper engineering after validation [28:30] Narrow-focus companies: German hidden champions and deep specialization [34:10] Wide-focus companies: running internal startups within established organizations [40:25] Product teams and parallel focuses: managing different lifecycle stages simultaneously [45:00] Large established companies: high-level process learning and avoiding organizational weight Notable Quotes "If you read the Lean Startup, they will explicitly say: if you weren't embarrassed by your MVP, you waited too long. It really has to be painfully flimsy because you cannot afford to do it well." — Luca "Quality doesn't even factor because you're very explicitly building mock-ups from chewing gum and paper mache. They are fully intended to be thrown away." — Luca "Getting that product-market fit is existential. You will die if you do not get it and get it relatively quickly." — Jeff Resources Mentioned The Lean Startup - Eric Ries' book discussing MVP philosophy and the importance of being embarrassed by your first product The Mom Test - Rob Fitzpatrick's book about getting real customer feedback and validation through financial commitment The Art of Innovation - Tom Kelley's book on IDEO's design process, including the clothespin switch story Luca's Website - Trainings on embedded agile, AI in embedded systems, and more Jeff's Website - Consulting services for medical device software development You can find Jeff at https://jeffgable.com.You can find Luca at https://luca.engineer.Want to join the agile Embedded Slack? Click hereAre you looking for embedded-focused trainings? Head to https://agileembedded.academy/Ryan Torvik and Luca have started the Embedded AI podcast, check it out at https://embeddedaipodcast.com/

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but the NFL offseason is about to kick off and the New York Jets will be in search of a quarterback.  Yes, for what feels like the 100th consecutive offseason, quarterback sits atop the Jets list of needs. https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/70458127/download.mp3 This time around, with an extraordinarily thin quarterback market, the Jets will essentially have two choices at quarterback.  They can go with a proven veteran who has shown their ceiling to be six or seven wins.  Then there are the unproven QB’s who are young, who have flashed and may get better with increased opportunities. And of course, there are a few names that Jets reportedly have, or at least should, rule out entirely. Sam Howell:  Howell has started just 17 career games, but has had some impressive outings.  In seven of his 17 starts he has thrown for at least 290 yards while racking up 300 yards on the ground.  This isn’t to say the Jets should look to add Howell and hand him a starting job, but he should certainly be an option to come in and compete. Will Levis: Chosen with the first pick in round 2 (33rd overall) in the 2023 draft, Levis is now nailed to the bench in Tennessee with Cam Ward holding the starting job.  There are plenty of questions surrounding Levis who has gone 5-16 as a starter thus far.  But with an actual QB guru in the building in Frank Reich, Levis may be worth bringing in for a look. Tyson Bagent:  Bagent stood out at the 2023 senior bowl and got on the field as a rookie for the Bears, going 2-2 and showing excellent poise.  He’s unlikely to become a high level starter, but getting a look at him would bring  more value than getting a look at many of the longer tenured veterans being mentioned.  Take for example…. Carson Wentz:  A former first-round pick and MVP candidate, Wentz’s best days are a distant memory.  His familiarity with Frank Reich’s offense have led to some mentioning his name, but at this point in his career he’s a beaten up veteran who has a difficult time staying on the field and will likely win you no more than five or six games. Jacoby Brissett:  Another veteran who has already played for Frank Reich, Brissett owns a career record of 20-45 and has never won more than seven games in a season and that was back in 2019.  Another veteran who likely tops out at six wins and leaves you no better off next offseason than you are today. Marcus Mariota: Mariota won a career high nine games but that was the better part of a decade ago.  He was last a starting QB back in 2022 when he went 5-8 which is about where his ceiling is.  If the Jets can win five games with a dead end veteran, why not look in another direction. Now there is another category of QB but these are true long shots for the Jets.  There are a pair of veterans who will offer great bang for buck or production that could make you competitive, but there are issues. Derek Carr: There have been whispers that the Jets like Carr and believe he can be had if they want him badly enough.  Problem is, as of right now he’s still retired.  Should he opt to come to the Jets in the coming weeks though, that would give the Jets a proven veteran who has been a pro bowler and has some years left in him. Kyler Murray: There are a million reasons not to sigh Murray, but there’s one very good one why they should.  Malik Willis may be the best free agent on the market, but Rich Cimini of ESPN New York says Gang Green won’t look to make a big splash.  If Cimini is right, the next best QB on the market will be Murray, whose contract calls for him to make the veteran minimum in 2026.  You won’t find better value anywhere.The post With Free Agency Coming, Jets Have two Ways to Approach QB appeared first on JetNation.com - New York Jets Blog & Forum. Be sure to check out the JetNation forums for around-the-clock Jets talk. https://forums.JetNation.com

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Is Cade Cunningham getting the respect he deserves… or is the hype machine in overdrive? This week on Alley Oop, Juju and Trysta welcome Zach Harper from The Athletic for a full-on NBA debate episode — and things get SPICY. We kick things off with the big question: Is Cade Cunningham an MVP candidate… or are we getting ahead of ourselves? Does he deserve praise for carrying Detroit — or shade for the results? From there, the besmirching spreads: Are the Spurs the second-best team in the West? Can ANYONE beat Team USA in Olympic basketball? Who are the true powerhouses — East vs West? Why won't Luka shoot when he's WIDE OPEN?! Kelsey Plum does an Aliyah Boston elbow impression and we cannot recover. It's debates, hot takes, chaos, and a LOT of shade. If you love NBA debates, spicy basketball takes, and zero chill analysis — you're in the right place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Storiale from Jomboy Media joins the show to preview the MLB season and break down the biggest storylines heading into Opening Day. Who’s the biggest threat to knock off the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers? Storiale also explains why he’s more skeptical than most about the New York Mets and where they could fall short. The guys debate whether CC Sabathia deserves to have his number retired by the New York Yankees, rank the best rotations in baseball, and discuss how much of the Chicago Cubs’ season hinges on whether Pete Crow-Armstrong can return to an MVP level in Chicago. Finally, Mikey A prepares a game in which the crew blind ranks Yankees players since 2000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss the crash outs that occurred over the weekend in the NBA world. Did Lu Dort's flagrant on Nikola Jokic warrant an ejection? Are the Thunder entering their villain era? The guys also compare Jaylen Brown's MVP case to Victor Wembanyama's. (0:00) Intro (0:40) Jokic Crashes out on Lu Dort (17:03) Thunder entering their villain era? (30:59) Western Conference hierarchy (34:57) FanDuel Adbreak (36:12) Rate That Crash Out (51:36) MVP case study: Jaylen Brown vs. Victor Wembanyama Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out⁠ rg-help.com⁠ to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Keefe is joined by Billy D & Gu to review Scream 7. Where does it rank in the franchise? Who was the MVP? What was the biggest WTF moment and so much more! Twitter, Instagram & YouTube: @DORKpodcast To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest offseason stories in baseball!   Save on essentials. Save the everyday with Amazon.   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/BASEBALLTODAY and get on your way to being your best self.   Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BASEBALL2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   00:00 INTRO 02:02 WBC team power rankings 10:31 Will these teams regret not signing Framber Valdez? 20:39 These players need to bounce back! 32:40 Will Mookie Betts actually return to MVP form? 39:43 Cardinals extend Oli Marmol 48:08 OUTRO   Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports   Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose   Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a quick shout out to the latest addition to the Davenport family (Congrats Wes and Jill!), Bryce and Omari recap the Pistons' wins over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Orlando Magic. Later, the guys focus in on the growing offensive prowess of Jalen Duren, break down Cade’s ranking in the MVP conversation, and analyze the spark Ausar Thompson provides to the team. The guys also answer listener questions, including if the Pistons are being overlooked in the national NBA conversation. Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Rockies and debate what would be a successful season for the team. We pivot to the Broncos and react to Russell Wilson addressing his tweet in which he fired back at Sean Payton after Payton took a shot at Wilson. What did the guys make of Russ defending himself? Will the Broncos re-vamp the offensive line? Could Alex Palczewski step into Ben Powers' role is Powers is cut or traded? We react to the Nuggets winning a tight one against a bad team in the Jazz. Is it fair to be concerned with the Nuggets defensive effort after barley winning a game in which Jamal Murray shot at a superhuman rate and the team shot at a 50/40/90 rate? Zach shares the impressive stats Nathan MacKinnon is putting up this season and how he is likely on his way to another MVP trophy. Will Nate become the first Avs player ever and join Jokic as the only Denver athlete to win multiple MVP's? We react to Mike Evans' comments on Gabe Landeskog underachieving and debate if Mike is fair to criticize Landy. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Russell Wilson "defending" himself on a podcast when talking about the back and forth between him and Sean Payton. Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos plans as NFL free agency beings in less than a week. Will the Broncos re-vamp the offensive line? Could Ben Powers be a cut or trade candidate as he heads into the last year of his contract? We react to the Nuggets winning a tight one against a bad team in the Jazz. Zach voices his frustrations with how Jokic reacts to aggressive defenses and tries to foul-bait. What do the guys make of David Adelman's adjustments and trying out a double big lineup with Val and Jokic? Zach shares the impressive stats Nathan MacKinnon is putting up this season and how he is likely on his way to another MVP trophy. 

Who really deserves the MVP this season?

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Greg Hrinya discuss whether they enjoyed All-Star Weekend, the possibility of abolishing the NBA Draft, the Nuggets recent struggles, the red hot Cavs, Jayson Tatum possible return, the MVP race, Rich Paul on Anthony Edwards, and the legacy of Chris Paul.

Nate and Danny break down the major awards and make their picks for MVP, the three All-NBA Teams, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Rookie of the Year. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Kostos is joined by Justin Termine of Sirius XM NBA Radio to talk the top teams in the NBA, the MVP race and more around the league.

The crew is all back home in Boston. Who was the best interview from last week, how would fans be acting if Brown was out and Tatum was playing at an MVP level and more!

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking about their experience and joys with canteen trucks.(9:09) We talk about what numbers are good and bad basketball numbers, starting with Neemias Queta's number 88 and we take calls. (20:46) The guys discuss the unlikelihood that Roman Anthony could win MVP and what type of performance it would take to be the MVP. (27:17) Zolak & Bertrand close the hour touching on Wilyer Abreu's ABS challenge where he walked down to first base before receiving confirmation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Cade Cunningham getting the respect he deserves… or is the hype machine in overdrive? This week on Alley Oop, Juju and Trysta welcome Zach Harper from The Athletic for a full-on NBA debate episode — and things get SPICY. We kick things off with the big question: • Is Cade Cunningham an MVP candidate… or are we getting ahead of ourselves? Does he deserve praise for carrying Detroit — or shade for the results? From there, the besmirching spreads: • Are the Spurs the second-best team in the West? • Can ANYONE beat Team USA in Olympic basketball? • Who are the true powerhouses — East vs West? • Why won't Luka shoot when he's WIDE OPEN?! • Kelsey Plum does an Aliyah Boston elbow impression and we cannot recover. It's debates, hot takes, chaos, and a LOT of shade. If you love NBA debates, spicy basketball takes, and zero chill analysis — you're in the right place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices