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Sorry about the microphone problems today! I think David tried to sabotage me so he could talk MLS! Who knows! We talk College Football Playoff and coaching issues that Coca had in the Georgia loss to Ole Miss and the Alabama loss to Indiana! What is happening in the transfer portal is exactly what everyone wanted! Why did the Dolphins need Troy Aikman as a consultant? The Ravens and Steelers will clash for the AFC North crown! And it's conspiracy hour for David and the NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Jay was riding high on a Philadelphia 76ers win when Jacob enters the room late, and slams his computer down on the desk. This creates a disruption that derails the show for a while. | There is a debate on the spelling of the word "spicket" meaning faucet, that correlates to the dumbing down of the American dictionary because words are being added that don't exist. | Jay has an awful experience with his car in the parking garage and admits that he loves "Mega-Babe." Mega-Babe is a lube stick that you rub on your thighs to prevent friction. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sorry about the microphone problems today! I think David tried to sabotage me so he could talk MLS! Who knows! We talk College Football Playoff and coaching issues that Coca had in the Georgia loss to Ole Miss and the Alabama loss to Indiana! What is happening in the transfer portal is exactly what everyone wanted! Why did the Dolphins need Troy Aikman as a consultant? The Ravens and Steelers will clash for the AFC North crown! And it's conspiracy hour for David and the NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football with playoff implications in 2026. The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers do battle to see who will be the NFC South's representative in the NFL Playoffs. Carolina wins and their in but Tampa needs a win and a Saints win over the Falcons to head to the postseason. Then the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers play to determine the NFC North's playoff participant. The Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers meet to determine the NFC West winner and NFC's #1 overall seed. Chris breaks down these games, talks WK18 incentive watch and talks about his favorite storylines from the other games this Sunday! (00:00:00) - HAPPY NEW YEAR! (00:13:39) - Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (00:37:42) - Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers (01:00:00) - Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers (01:18:20) - NFL Week 18 Previews: What To Look For (01:40:17) - Chris' NFL Incentive Memories & Favorite Incentive in Week 18 Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open. Green Light Hotline: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ Also, check out our paddling partners at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Appomattox River Company ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer. Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: If you want some Black Friday merch, check out our sale:https://greenlightpodcast.shop/?fbclid=PAZnRzaAOR1RFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad3Jup6i1N2qH77pK8eUeSbKt2Y0OXMldIw1dRTq_xDRuY3Ctp99Qj4pfyGAw_aem_w9tp_XwGL-ZptFIHvlrM1g Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

Aaron Bruski & Dr. A highlight the top fantasy adds, players to drop and streamers to target for the next NBA slates, perfect for dominating your lineups this weekend. Presented by FanDuel Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS - perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Ausland is in for Big Ben and talks about the big New Years Day matchups in the College Football Playoffs, is joined by Law Murray of The Athletic to talk NBA, dives into the idea of teams "tanking" in the NBA, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Ausland continues his Week 18 matchup power rankings including the state of the NFC South where the Bucs & Panthers play for the division...kind of. Also, NBA writer for The Athletic Law Murray joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Ausland continues his NFL Week 18 Power Rankings and also talks about the NBA trying to fix things that don't really need fixing when it comes to tanking, calls from the Maller Militia, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright's best moments from the 2025-2026 NBA season! Nick reacts to the Dallas Mavericks firing Nico Harrison less than a year after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James' year 23 debut for LA, and Victor Wembanyama's dominant start with the San Antonio Spurs. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's BPE Friday! Sia Nejad is joined by Buckets, Danny Brasco, and Mike Barner as they hand out their BEST BETS for NFL Week 18, the NBA, and MORE! (0:00) Intro (3:55) Buckets' Soccer Bets (7:56) Sia's QB Parlay (12:35) Mikey B's NBA Props (14:43) Free Sportsline Bets (19:09) Danny's NFL Week 18 Props (23:00) Bonus Bets (24:40) College Football Semis Early Look (30:25) Mikey B's Pampers Parlay

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Happy New Year from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones dissect two of the most interesting teams in the league to this point: the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers.How good are they/ What are the growth areas? How seriously should we take them come playoff time?Then, the guys discuss the breakout campaign Jaylen Brown is currently on.They close with thoughts on the upcoming Unrivaled season, slated to tip off on Monday.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(2:13) — Los Angeles Lakers(33:15) — Philadelphia 76ers(58:49) — Jaylen Brown's breakout(01:10:28) — Key questions heading into Season 2 of Unrivaled

Happy New Year! EZ off till Monday,1/5/26. Enjoy two Patreon encore "Who Are These Free Beers?" shows.Sign up at Patreon.com/ericzane to get access to tons more!Show Notes from ep 12: Taylor Swift Song or Bath & Body Works: A Breakdown*Ben choose to dive into a very dark place...he reviewed our heroes playing a hot new game called, "Taylor Swift Song or Bath & Body Works." The idea is that Maitland will give you a clue...and the gang has to guess whether it's a Taylor Swift song or a product from Bath & Body Works! Sound good? Of course not! Away we go!*After processing that garbage, EZ got down to business with a new compilation of the weirdo, shriek-filled noises Kelly Cheese has made recently on the show. *EZ also covered another set of words that The Burn King said that made zero sense.*Next, it was time to unpack HW story of smashing into his own garage. As usual, HW took the long way around, but hey, you can never have too much backstory. *Not to be out "boring storied," we went back to Free Beer for some long-winded basketball minutiae. Nothing like the history of the NBA leading up to a 30 second clip with very little payoff! But who cares!!! "The ratings have never been higher!" Show Notes from ep 13: Clown Show*EZ shared some bad news with Ben Glaze.*Ben drops a clip where EZ has to figure out what one of the crew is actually saying.*We came to the conclusion that the shows we reviewed were heavily saturated with lots of talk about food...specifically, the difference between hot dogs and sausage.*The crew segues from talking about sausage v hot dogs to talking about clothing...without context.*EZ is amazed with how the show is popular with some of the most mundane subject matter ever discussed on the radio.*The "Around the Room" segment then features another Free Beer attempt at making his ex wife jealous by spending significant time wishing new Mrs. Free Beer "happy birthday."*Free Beer tough talks sushi.*The parade of food talk continues as the crew breaks down quiche.*EZ has an idea to keep Kelly from screeching so much.*The gang reviewed an old instructional video for aspiring clowns. It was full of "do's and don'ts" for clowns who want to perform at old-folks homes. FB throws out some jokes, that are actually not the worst...but he gets nothing from his quiet co workers.*After EZ and Ben review the clown video segment, they took a hard look at one of the most pointless things that FBHW have ever done..."Maitland's Kohls Game." This game is a huge pile of shit. Why Gregg and Maitland insist on giving the boring backstory of this debacle is beyond me, or anyone who hears it. To top it all off, the game is a carbon copy of all they're other games...Just yell shit out and laugh hysterically.  Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Secret Nature and use my code ZANE for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-eric-zane-show-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy New Year from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones dissect two of the most interesting teams in the league to this point: the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers.How good are they/ What are the growth areas? How seriously should we take them come playoff time?Then, the guys discuss the breakout campaign Jaylen Brown is currently on.They close with thoughts on the upcoming Unrivaled season, slated to tip off on Monday.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(2:13) — Los Angeles Lakers(33:15) — Philadelphia 76ers(58:49) — Jaylen Brown's breakout(01:10:28) — Key questions heading into Season 2 of Unrivaled

In this hour of Follow The Money, hosts Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard are joined by VSiN NHL analyst Jonathan Davis for some of his favorite hockey plays. Also on the show, bets for tonight's NBA slate, updates on Indiana beating down Alabama, and in pocket plays.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 over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click here 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.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon continue to go through the NFL Week 18 slate, plus Gill goes through season-long tennis props for the WTA and ATP. Also on the show, VSiN Senior Editor Zach Cohen joins the show to talk about tonight's NBA slate and tennis.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 over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click here 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.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon recap yesterday's College Football Playoff slate and look at the updated Circa Survivor Contest. Also, the hosts go through the NFL Week 18 slate. Later, Jonathan Von Tobel joins the show to discuss yesterday's CFP slate, plus preview tonight's NBA slate and the NFL Week 18 slate.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 over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click here 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.

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Nikola Jokic goes down with a knee injury — and suddenly the volume spikes to kill the NBA's 65-game minimum for MVP and All-NBA eligibility. Coincidence? Or the latest example of the league (and its loudest voices) trying to rewrite the definition of greatness in real time?In the first On The Ball episode of 2026, Ric Bucher explains why the 65-game rule shouldn't be rescinded just because a superstar might miss out. Awards aren't about who we think should win based on peak moments, reputation, or “what he'd do if healthy.” They're about who actually delivered over a full season — and availability has always been part of the job.Ric revisits why the rule was created (hello, load management), why voters needed a clear benchmark, and why removing it would encourage exactly what fans hate: rewarding partial seasons while pretending it's the same as dominance over 82 games. He also calls out the shifting standards in NBA media, the growing subjectivity of awards voting, and the obsession with making everything “perfect” — even when perfection creates new injustices.Plus: Ric makes the case that we should be expanding eligibility rules, creating one to deem who is eligible to be an All-Star.Timestamps 00:00 — Intro: “Cooking with gas” / welcome to On The Ball 00:31 — Ric's platforms + book tease: the value of being coachable 01:32 — First pod of 2026: thank you + what's changing the show today 02:03 — The new flashpoint: NBA's 65-game rule + Jokic injury fallout 02:55 — Jokic vs SGA: how the MVP race shifts 03:16 — Why Ric disagrees with eliminating the rule 04:12 — Why the NBA instituted 65 games: load management + voter clarity 05:07 — The voting problem: who has ballots now (and why it matters) 06:35 — Why 65 games is “etched in stone” 07:23 — The old standard: playing 82 used to be the flex 08:03 — “Perfect” officiating vs reality: the replay obsession analogy 09:20 — The hard truth: injustice happens — that's sports (and life) 10:08 — Injuries, modern training, and why the real issue isn't awards 11:07 — Why changing awards rules dodges the real problem 12:32 — Supermax + health: should durability matter? 14:02 — Awards aren't for “who we think”: they're for who proved it 14:40 — The Bill Walton precedent: MVP with 58 games (and the controversy) 16:45 — The fear: rewarding stars for half-seasons 17:26 — Standards eroding: media, mentorship, and the “old head” dilemma 20:28 — Social media pedestal culture + rule changes for entertainment 21:25 — Why removing 65 games diminishes awards 22:12 — Ric's counter: eligibility rules for All-Star voting instead 22:52 — LeBron + All-Star weekend: honor him, don't gift him a spot 25:05 — Emotional policy-making is bad policy 25:47 — What's next: boosting competition, addressing tanking 26:54 — Outro#NBA #NikolaJokic #MVP #AllNBA #LoadManagement #NBAMedia #OnTheBall #RicBucher #BasketballPodcast #UnitedWeCastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the Boston Celtics' 120-106 win over the Sacramento Kings to improve to 3-1 on their 5-game road trip and 21-12 overall on the season. Boston's bench stepped up big, and a clutch 14-point fourth quarter from Derrick White sealed the win for the C's. 2:50- Kayla's Headline: “New Year, Same Pocket Full of D-White”6:30- Forsberg's Headline: “Bench Mobb Deep”13:10- Lightning Round Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton joins Bonta Hill and Monte Poole on ‘Dubs Talk” and explains how his NBA journey led him to the Warriors.--(6:05) - Melton on his injury recover, being traded from Golden State(11:05) - Melton on growing up in Los Angeles(14:20) - On his Minnesota Viking fandom(18:28) - Melton his USC and his college career(23:10) - On his tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies(27:04) - Melton on the Warriors-Grizzlies rivalry(30:06) - Melton on his confidence in the Warriors this season(32:38) - On playing with Steph Curry(35:53) - Melton shares his top 5 rappers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who is the greatest wrestler of all time — The Rock or Stone Cold Steve Austin? On this episode of Combo's Court, Combo sits down with Sir Wilkins (The Jobber Tears Podcast) for a passionate, in-depth debate on wrestling's ultimate GOAT. From the Attitude Era to modern WWE, this conversation breaks down what truly defines greatness in professional wrestling! Sir Wilkins and Combo also discuss if Jokic could be the NBA GOAT and KNICKS talk as well! The discussion dives into: - The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin! - Who really carried WWE during the Attitude Era? -Wrestling eras: Attitude Era, Ruthless Aggression, and today's global era! - MORE IMPACT: ECW vs. NWO - Is Jokic The NBA Goat!? Blending wrestling history, NBA, and sports-style debate, this episode delivers a classic argument every fan has had — and still can't agree on! Instagram: @onetwocombo X (Twitter): @itsonetwocombo Combo's Court Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all platforms!

On today's episode, Prez and Art discuss where money is heading in College Football Bowl Games and NFL Week 18. They also give their NFL Parlay of the Day, along with NBA, NHL and college basketball breakdowns!00:00 INTRODUCTION01:38 WHERE'S THE NFL MONEY GOING?03:37 WHERE'S THE CFB BOWL GAME MONEY GOING?05:01 HOW DID THE BOOKS DO ON CFB PLAYOFFS?08:23 ART'S NFL FAVORITE PLAYS10:06 PARLAY OF THE DAY | NFL15:09 PREZ FAVORITE NFL BETS WK 1817:15 JOE'S FAVORITE NFL BETS WK 1821:09 NHL RUNDOWN22:47 NBA RUNDOWN24:58 CBB RUNDOWN | 2 BIG GAMES

Looking for the best NBA, CFB & NFL picks, predictions, and betting tips for Friday, January 2, 2025? Tune in to Profit Picks with expert handicappers Hakeem "Skee" Profit and Rob Veno as they preview today's biggest matchups with sharp insights and actionable advice.

In this episode of Slappin' Glass, we're joined by John Andrzejek, Head Coach at Campbell and former defensive coordinator for Florida's national championship team, for a deep dive into the real trade-offs that shape elite defensive systems.Coach Andrzejek walks us through how his defensive philosophy has evolved across stops at St. Mary's, Columbia, Washington State, Florida, and now Campbell—highlighting the tension every staff must navigate between precision and pragmatism, technique and energy, and staying out of trouble versus thriving inside the scramble.We explore the decision-making behind scrambling vs. anti-scrambling defenses, how and why he blends principles from St. Mary's, Houston, and Iowa State, and what it truly takes to guard the modern, spacing-driven game. The conversation gets deep into the weeds on no-middle principles, switching high and low, tagging schemes in middle pick-and-roll, and organizing rotations when things inevitably break down.Offensively, Coach Andrzejek shares how he teaches cutting around the pick-and-roll through a mix of rules and reads, why simplicity drives better decision-making, and how repetition of core situations builds true situational awareness. We also tackle post-doubling philosophies, personnel adjustments, practice design, and the balance between scouting detail and playing fast.As always, we close with a Start, Sub, or Sit that dives into cutting around the pick-and-roll and post-doubling strategies, plus Coach Andrzejek's thoughts on the best investment he's made in his coaching career.This is a clinic-level conversation on defensive problem-solving, offensive clarity, and building systems that hold up against elite talent.What You'll LearnThe strategic trade-offs between scrambling vs. anti-scrambling defensive systemsHow elite programs blend no-middle principles with modern spacing realitiesWhy playing really hard often matters more than perfect techniqueHow to organize rotations and tags when the ball gets to the middleSwitching high and low to keep the ball out of the paintTeaching cutting around the pick-and-roll using rules that unlock readsWhy offensive simplicity leads to better decision-makingDifferent philosophies for doubling the post and protecting the rimHow practice design, film, and repetition build defensive awarenessThe long-term value of film study and coaching mentorshipTo join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

Rob and Shap are back in the new year to talk about the same Kawhi, as the team use a Kawhi burst to beat a terrible Jazz team and win their 6th straight game. The crew break down each win, talk about the young players stepping up, Kawhi's incredible run, and how the team's perspective may have changed compared to a couple weeks ago.

The Hornets hit the road for three-straight games to kick off the new year, beginning with a stop in Milwaukee to face the Bucks for the final time in the regular season. Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview the matchup and also take a look at how Charlotte can handle injuries in the front court for the foreseeable future, and also how Kon Knueppel's current rookie number stack up among other great rookies in NBA history.

Nesta semana, Denis Botana e Danilo Silvestre falam sobre a ascensão do LA Clippers, que parecia morto e agora venceu seis seguidas de maneira convincente. No Leste, Nets e Wizards parece que ganharam vida. No Oeste, Mavs, Pelicans e Grizzlies já tiveram seus momentos depois de péssimos inícios. É a temporada regular mais disputada em anos? E por que a NBA continua falando sobre tanking? Também vamos discutir a lesão que vai tirar Nikola Jokic das quadras por um mês. Como o Denver Nuggets vai sobreviver? Isso importa? Ele ainda tem chance de levar o troféu de MVP?No Both Teams Played Hard respondemos perguntas sobre paixão no esporte, Jardim Lebron e os perigos de São Paulo....NESTE EPISÓDIOIntrodução do tema - 1:30Carinha do Jabá - 4:40LA Clippers - 6:41Brooklyn Nets - 27:25Tanking - 45:18Denver Nuggets - 58:35 Both Teams Played Hard - 1:13:29...|OS PARÇAS DO BOLA PRESA|ASSINE O BOLA PRESA E RECEBA CONTEÚDO EXCLUSIVO São planos de R$14 e R$20 reais e mais de 80 podcasts para apoiadores.CAMISETAS INSIDER Com nosso cupom BOLAPRESA você tem 15% OFF, já aplicado automático se usar o link abaixo:

Dan Le Batard talks with some of the NBA's toughest players over the years including Stephen Jackson on what really went down during “Malice in the Palace”, Joakim Noah on his struggle going from the Chicago Bulls to the New York Knicks, and Baron Davis on the true behind the scenes of Donald Sterling's Los Angeles Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Le Batard talks with some of the NBA's toughest players over the years including Stephen Jackson on what really went down during “Malice in the Palace”, Joakim Noah on his struggle going from the Chicago Bulls to the New York Knicks, and Baron Davis on the true behind the scenes of Donald Sterling's Los Angeles Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the Phoenix Suns episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,' featuring Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams, Jordan Goodwin, and Ryan Dunn!They truly discuss so much in this conversation. They share each of their basketball backgrounds at Villanova, Duke, the G-League, and UVA, respectively (which includes an amazing story of a secret scrimmage between Villanova and Duke). They then get into NBA discussion, where Mark opens up about his rescinded trade to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, what it's like being officiated as a young player in the league, the differences the locker room and expectations between this year's and last year's Suns teams, what it's like playing with Devin Booker, and so much more. Happy New Year!Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TEAMTHREE. That's code TEAMTHREE, bet five bucks and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings—The Crown Is Yours.Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. Additional terms at D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy New Year Juicers! Host Matt Perrault is back with the first podcast of the 2026 season. However, we aren't done with 2025 just yet has Matt has several futures that impact the games over the next few days. Find out the plays on the New Year's Day episode of the Daily Juice presented by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year, EE Fam! Ring in 2026 with Sia Nejad and the crew, as he's joined by Eric Cohen, Mike McClure, Emory Hunt, and Bob Konarski giving out their BEST BETS for New Year's Day Bowl Games, College basketball, and MORE! (0:00) Intro + Welcome Back, EC! (5:18) Mike's Orange Bowl Bet (9:47) EC's New Year's Day CFB Picks (12:38) Emory's Rose Bowl Bet (14:54) Ben's Indiana Thoughts (18:55) Free Sportsline Picks (20:19) Bob's CBB Pick (23:28) Emory's New Year's Day CFB Picks (25:30) Bonus Bets

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Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johson react to the Atlanta Hawks may trade Trae Young this season, Draymond Green wants the NBA to put Lebron James in the all star game, and Wemby’s injury Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Hawks may trade Trae Young10:39 - Draymond wants LeBron in the All Star Game25:30 - LeBron on advice he’d give his 18 y/o self37:02 - Wemby’s knee injury40:04 - Joe Burrow’s mindset on facing Myles Garrett50:55 - Dan Lanning upset about the current College Football Playoff schedule57:05 - Play or Fade with PrizePicks59:17 - Q & Aaayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin O'Connor shares his 2026 NBA predictions in this solo episode, delivering one key forecast for every team in the league. From blockbuster trade hypotheticals—like Anthony Davis to Atlanta and Giannis possibly landing with the Knicks—to unique player trajectories, Kevin predicts potential statistical trends, trade rumors and team dynamics for the upcoming year. (0:52) Hawks prediction(2:52) Mavericks prediction(4:51) Lakers prediction(8:28) Nuggets prediction(10:07) Spurs prediction(13:48) Nets prediction(14:13) Thunder prediction(15:13) Celtics prediction(16:16) Pacers prediction(17:21) Pelicans prediction(18:57) Rockets prediction(20:23) Warriors prediction(21:58) Trail Blazers prediction(22:56) 76ers prediction(24:07) Clippers prediction(26:13) Heat prediction(27:17) Hornets prediction(28:13) Wizards prediction(29:41) Jazz prediction(32:02) Timberwolves prediction(35:31) Grizzlies prediction(37:03) Kings prediction(38:22) Bulls prediction(39:57) Raptors prediction(40:51) Pistons prediction(42:05) Suns prediction(42:39) Magic prediction(43:20) Cavaliers prediction(44:36) Knicks & Bucks predictions

On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp starts off 2026 with his experience taking in the Pop-Tarts Bowl and why bowl season on TV continues to be ripe for brand experimentation. Plus, some talk on how the NBA and NFL delivered on Christmas Day and what's next for a potential DAZN-FanDuel RSNs marriage. Then, a conversation with top Wall Street media analysts David Karnovsky (JPMorgan) and Naveen Sarma (S&P Global) from SBJ's Media Innovators event on key issues around sports media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Cashing Out, Dustin Swedelson is joined by DraftKings Sportsbook analyst Tanner Kern to preview the College Football Playoff and NFL Week 18. Also on the show, some player prop thoughts for running backs and wide receivers before Colby Dant from the Sports Gambling Podcast Network drops by to chat the College Football Playoff and college hoops.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 over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click Here 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.

In this hour of VSiN PrimeTime, hosts Matt Brown and Mike Somich are joined by RotoWire analyst Brandon Kravitz for some of his NFL bets. Also on the show, picking the best teasers for NFL Week 18 and Power Rankings. And, updating the Circa Contests.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 over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click Here 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.

In this hour of Money Moves, host Jonathan Von Tobel updates the latest from the Oregon and Texas Tech game in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals before VSiN's Kelley Bydlon joins the show to chat CFP and the NBA slate. Also on the show, a recap of Miami's win over Ohio State last night.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 over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click here 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.

In this hour of Follow The Money, hosts Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard are joined by VSiN's Will Hill to preview some of NFL Week 18. Also on the show, Do You Concur discusses some headlines around college football and the NFL. And, updates from VSiN's NFL futures draft from before the season started.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 over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click here 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.

In this hour of Money Moves, host Jonathan Von Tobel updates the latest from the Oregon and Texas Tech game in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals before previewing today's two remaining games. Also on the show, a preview of the NBA slate before VSiN contributor and RotoWire senior editor Jeff Erickson joins the show with some NFL player props.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 over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click here 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.

En este episodio, reaccionamos a la lesión de Jokic, y nos vamos con las noticias más importantes del 2025, incluyendo: el cambio del Luka, las controversias de los Clippers, las apuestas, el salto de Wemby y otras. También damos resoluciones para equipos y jugadores y cerramos con trivia. Únete a la comunidad de Whatsapp de Los NBA Freaks:https;//chat.whatsapp.com/FmSCEFkbeLyGzwnzfpSEFJRedes sociales:Facebook, X, Instagram: @losnbafreaksEmail:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

Mike Gallagher recaps the NBA action with notes on injuries, quotes, stats, takeaways and a lot more to wrap up 2025.

5 wins in a row, Kawhi Leonard is dominating, and the Clippers look to be figuring it out…how much of this is real? Adam, Will, and Chuck talk the recent Clippers run, try to wrap their heads around what Kawhi is doing, praise…pretty much everyone on the team, and talk the upcoming East Coast Trip. 

Jalen and Josh are back for season 3 and a brand new NBA season. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.Make it legendary with BetMGM. Download the app today and use bonus code ROOMMATES to get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! https://betmgm.com/roommatesSee https://BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. This promotional offer is not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This promotional offer is not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@roommatesshowIG: https://www.instagram.com/theroommatesshowX/TW: https://twitter.com/roommates__show#NBAFreeAgency #DamianLillard #LukaDoncic #MikalBridges #BallIsLife #NBAUpdates #HoopsTalk #NBAHumor #HoopDreams #NBAComedy #BasketballPodcast #NBABanter #NBAStories #NBAInsight #ProBasketball #NBAFans #AllStarTalk #BasketballCulture #NBA2025 #NBAFreeAgencyNews #JalenAndJosh #GettingPaid #LillardStatue #RoastingKarlAnthonyTowns #KATroast #MikalAndLuka #PlayerOpinions #FunnyHoops #HoopsComedy #PlayerTalk #BasketballAnalysis #InsideTheNBA #NextLevelHoops #NBALegends #CourtTalk #PodcastHighlights #PodcastSnippet #TributeTalk #StatueDebate #PlayerChat #FanTalk #NBAHeatCheck #BallersBanters #HotTakes #BehindTheBanter #PodcastMoment #PodcastClips #KTLove #LillardLove #PlayerChat #BehindTheBanter #TheRoommatesPodcast #NewYork #Knicks #Basketball #NBA #NBAPlayers #nbaoffseason #offseason00:00 - Intro00:18 - Picks of The Week01:06 - BetMGM Ad02:00 - Best of 202503:38 - Butt to Wood04:15 - Defensive Sacrifices04:47 - Reading Time w/ Tyler Kolek05:38 - Does Josh Knows about Technicals?07:19 - Who's a Better Athlete?08:56 - Coach Thibs Angry Translator11:22 - Coffee Break12:14 - Embarassing Matt (A Little Bit)13:03 - JC has Aura14:40 - Long time supporter of the show15:32 - "Milk me Ben!"15:52 - "Can we ban the Tush Push?"16:55 - Knicks' New Teammates18:47 - Shampoo or Body wash?20:09 - Afraid of Haunted Houses20:51 - "I blocked the s*** out of it!"21:51 - "PJ got a text"22:42 - Snapping at Practices23:27 - Is Josh a Bad Influence?24:50 - Visibility25:50 - What annoys the wives28:06 - Bombshell28:39 - The Thumb Incident29:51 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 932nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz recap the top 10 stories of 2025 according to PokerNews. They include: - Cheating Technology Fears Rise - Trump's Tax Bill Detrimental to Poker Industry - Benny Glaser's Summer for the Ages  - Twelve Months That Might Change Women's Poker Forever   - Attorney Tom Goldstein Indicted Over Million-Dollar Poker Games  - Ossi Ketola's Record-Shattering Heads-Up Poker Matches - Return of Poker Villains - Millionaire Maker Controversy at 2025 WSOP - Poker Game Arrests Involving Basketball Stars Rock the NBA - Michael Mizrachi Historic WSOP Find out all about those stories and more in this week's episode of the PokerNews Podcast! A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 01:12 | Cheating Technology Fears Rise 05:26 | Trump's Tax Bill Detrimental to Poker Industry 10:40 | Benny Glaser's Summer for the Ages  12:50 | Twelve Months That Might Change Women's Poker Forever   15:16 | Attorney Tom Goldstein Indicted Over Million-Dollar Poker Games  16:56 | Ossi Ketola's Record-Shattering Heads-Up Poker Matches 18:37 | Return of Poker Villains 22:26 | Millionaire Maker Controversy at 2025 WSOP 27:10 | Poker Game Arrests Involving Basketball Stars Rock the NBA 29:26 | Michael Mizrachi Historic WSOP

Send us a textOn New Year's Day, UConn's Athletic Director David Benedict joined us to reflect on a pivotal year for Huskies athletics and what lies ahead.We look back at the biggest moments of 2025 across UConn sports, including a major winter coming up for men's and women's basketball and hockey. The conversation dives into the football coaching search process — including the behind-the-scenes trip to observe Coach Candle. We also discuss how college football continues to evolve with bowl game opt-outs and the challenges of independent scheduling moving forward.The episode wraps with a wide-ranging look at the future of college athletics: NBA draft picks returning to college, if commissioners are needed, and more.