Podcast appearances and mentions of Sean Sweeney

We finally got to see and hear Sean Sweeney accept the Orlando Magic head coaching job. As his coaching staff gets filled, the NBA Draft is this week. Jeff Weltman may not even be heard from on day one of the draft, as we only have the 46th pick. It's clear some type of roster moves need to be done, but don't tell Jeff that. Whether the Magic get involved in Giannis Antetokounmpo or not, a lot of league-wide action seems to be delayed. All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

The newest member of the Orlando Magic Head Coach Sean Sweeney joins Game On! Sean has been labeled as a super firey coach how did he get that title? Is it harder as a coach to be tough on your guys compared to the pass? Bianchi is trying to learn from Sean how can Bianchi become a likeable ahole. Is it to much pressure to expect a playoff run in year one or does Sean love the pressure? What happened in San Antonio against the Knicks?

Since we won't have a normal show tomorrow its a Father's day edition of Game On! The newest member of the Orlando Magic Head Coach Sean Sweeney joins Game On for his interview in Orlando! Its Bianchi favorite day of the week POLL-A-PALOOZA! Hear some clips from Sean Sweeney first press conference on Mic'd Up!

NBA hall of famer and Orlando Magic Legend Tracy McGrady joins Game On Live In Studio! Bianchi had to man up and say sorry to Tmac. Tmac tells us about his Ones Basketball Legaue! Tmac says the spurs will take it to seven. How does he feel about the Sean Sweeney hire in Orlando?

The guys discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Chet Holmgren's disappearance act in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, Sean Sweeney becoming the new head coach of the Orlando Magic, Steph Curry's new shoe deal and more.

The Chicago Bulls' head coaching search is entering a major stage, and Haize breaks down the latest reports connecting Chris Quinn, Wes Unseld Jr., and Micah Nori to the finalist conversation.According to recent reporting, the Bulls are expected to narrow their head coaching search soon, with Unseld expected to emerge as a finalist. Quinn remains a strong candidate after Sean Sweeney took the Orlando Magic job, while Nori is still involved in the process. Haize reacts to what this means for Bryson Graham's first major hire, why the Bulls need a coach who can develop young talent, and whether familiarity with Chicago's current roster helps or hurts Unseld's case.The show also dives into major NBA Draft news. The Bulls have officially added Nate Ament to their list of pre-draft workouts, giving Chicago another long, skilled forward to evaluate. Ament brings size, shooting upside, fluidity, and switchable defensive tools, but still needs strength and physical development.Plus, KC Johnson's draft intel suggests the Bulls view this as a four-player draft at the top and are unlikely to move outside the group of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson. The Bulls are also reportedly not high on Morez Johnson Jr. and prefer Cameron Carr at No. 15.Haize also breaks down whether Josh Giddey's future in Chicago is suddenly cloudy under Graham's SLAP philosophy: size, length, athleticism, and physicality. Does Giddey fit the new front office vision, or will the Bulls use the 2026-27 season to evaluate his long-term future?

Host of the Locked On Magic Podcast Philip Rossman-Reich joins Game On! How did Philip feel about the Sean Sweeney becoming the head coach of the Orlando Magic? Was the Magic looking for the antiMosley coach? Can Sean Sweeney turn our young guys into superstars?

Bibs and Reese are back in your feed to talk about the NBA Finals. First, we discussed NBA Coach of the Year voting results, then Sean Sweeney agreeing to become the next coach of the Orlando Magic. Then we discussed the Thunder losing to the Spurs in the WCF before getting into the Finals matchup and our picks. Intros and Announcement (00:00) Coaching News (12:45) Western Conference Finals (17:45) NBA Finals (35:55) (Times may be slightly off due to ads) Enjoy You can always find Bibs on X/Twitter @Bibscorner, Bluesky @bibscorner.bsky.social, and Instagram @MBibs. You can find Reese on X/Twitter @MofR25 and Instagram @MindofReese.  Also, subscribe to MindofReese and Tag Team Talk on YouTube. Finally, ensure you're following the show on Twitter @WTGBMPodcast, Bluesky @WTGBMPodcast.bsky.social, and Instagram @WTGBMPodcast.  Purchase the Mavs Outsiders merch at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mavs Outsiders Shop on Etsy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! (updates coming) Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content!: ⁠Patreon Link⁠ Help the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We appreciate every listen and, of course, every review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our favorite NBA analyst from Rotowire.com Nick Whalen joins Game On! How does Nick like his eggs? Does winning the NBA Cup translate to the finals? Does Wemby need to be more dominant? If the Thunder were healthy would they be playing against the Knicks tonight? What are Nick's thoughts on new Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney?

Bibs and Reese are back in your feed to talk about the NBA Finals. First, we discussed NBA Coach of the Year voting results, then Sean Sweeney agreeing to become the next coach of the Orlando Magic. Then we discussed the Thunder losing to the Spurs in the WCF before getting into the Finals matchup and our picks. Intros and Announcement (00:00) Coaching News (12:45) Western Conference Finals (17:45) NBA Finals (35:55) (Times may be slightly off due to ads) Enjoy You can always find Bibs on X/Twitter @Bibscorner, Bluesky @bibscorner.bsky.social, and Instagram @MBibs. You can find Reese on X/Twitter @MofR25 and Instagram @MindofReese.  Also, subscribe to MindofReese and Tag Team Talk on YouTube. Finally, ensure you're following the show on Twitter @WTGBMPodcast, Bluesky @WTGBMPodcast.bsky.social, and Instagram @WTGBMPodcast.  Purchase the Mavs Outsiders merch at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mavs Outsiders Shop on Etsy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! (updates coming) Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content!: ⁠Patreon Link⁠ Help the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We appreciate every listen and, of course, every review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Shot Bob is LIVE from San Antonio for the NBA Finals, and this episode has that energy all the way through. Robert Horry, seven-time champion, is on-site for Podcast Row — flying in with Danny Green and Malika Andrews — and the boys waste no time getting into it.   They kick things off breaking down the Spurs' Game 7 win over OKC — and yes, Chet Holmgren gets the full treatment. Rob says Chet looked like a guy who had something going on off the court, comparing him to a boxer who famously broke down mid-fight. Zero field goal attempts in the second half on a team that needed him? Hard to defend. Meanwhile, San Antonio's Slash Brothers (Castle and Harper) and a 20-point Champagnie performance pushed them through to the Finals.   Then it's on to the NBA Finals preview — Spurs vs. Knicks. Rob and Brandon both lay out their cases for each team, get into what KAT has to do defensively against Wemby, why Castle turning the ball over could be fatal, and whether the Knicks' 11-game playoff win streak means anything against a team this different. Rob calls it: Spurs in six. Brandon hedges: Spurs in seven. They both agree — the Knicks' best shot is pace, pace, pace.   They also get into the Miles Garrett trade to the Rams, A.J. Brown heading back to the Patriots, Apple TV potentially coming after NFL rights, and Wembanyama's looming extension — a $251M base deal that could hit $301M with incentives. The Alamo jokes write themselves.   Big Shot of the Week goes to Arnett Johnson — a man who was unhoused in Miami and still stopped everything to help a lost six-year-old boy find his way home. Real one. And Rapid Fire is BACK, and somebody ends it at the buzzer on Captain Crunch. No spoilers on who.   In this episode: Spurs Game 7 breakdown and the Slash Brothers' big night Chet Holmgren's disappearing act — Rob's full autopsy SGA takes accountability (the anti-Durant energy is real) Spurs vs. Knicks Finals preview — keys to the series for both sides Wemby's extension: $251M base, up to $301M — San Antonio better start saving Miles Garrett traded to the Rams and the rest of the NFL chaos Sean Sweeney named Orlando Magic head coach (Rob has thoughts) Robert Horry on playing with Shaq, Duncan, and Robinson — the eraser effect Big Shot of the Week: Arnett Johnson, Miami Rapid Fire trivia returns — Safety Dance, Captain Crunch, and New Edition drama   Subscribe for new episodes every week. Hit the bell so you don't miss a drop.   #BigShotBob #RobertHorry #NBAFinals #Wembanyama #SpursVsKnicks #SanAntonioSpurs #NewYorkKnicks #NBAPlayoffs #ChetHolmgren #NBA   00:00 Intro — Big Shot Bob Live from NBA Finals in San Antonio 01:30 NBA on NBC Nostalgia, Amazon Money & Apple TV Talk 03:30 Rob Lands at Podcast Row with Danny Green & Malika 05:30 Miles Garrett to the Rams — NFL Trade Chaos Reaction 07:00 Alabama Softball Heartbreak & College Sports Corner 08:30 Spurs Game 7 Breakdown — San Antonio Punched Through 10:00 The Slash Brothers: Castle, Harper & Vassell's Impact 11:30 The Vassell Send-Home Dunk — Was That Disrespectful? 12:00 Chet Holmgren's Disappearing Act — What Happened? 15:30 SGA Calls the Season a Failure — Rob Respects It 18:30 8 Straight Years With a New NBA Champion 19:30 Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals Preview 22:30 Wemby's Mindset — 'I Used Everything as Fuel' 26:00 Wemby's $251M Extension and the Small Market Question 28:30 Knicks' 11-Game Streak & the AT&T Center Lario Return 29:30 Keys to the Series — Rob's Case for Spurs and Knicks 32:00 Harp's Keys: Castle's Turnovers, KAT, Pace of Play 37:30 Series Predictions — Spurs in 6 or 7? 38:30 Sean Sweeney Named Orlando Magic Head Coach 40:00 Playing With Shaq, Timmy & Robinson — The Eraser Effect 42:30 Big Shot of the Week: Arnett Johnson, Miami 44:00 Rapid Fire Returns

Magic name Spurs' Sean Sweeney as franchise's 16th head coach, NHL Stanley Cup Finals begin tonight with Game 1 in Raleigh as Carolina hosts Las Vegas, We've had some pretty big trades in The NFL and more to disuss in this morning's 'Sports Page'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Magic name Spurs' Sean Sweeney as franchise's 16th head coach, NHL Stanley Cup Finals begin tonight with Game 1 in Raleigh as Carolina hosts Las Vegas, We've had some pretty big trades in The NFL and more to disuss in this morning's 'Sports Page'

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The Orlando Magic have a new Head Coach and that man is Sean Sweeney! President of Basketball Operations for the Orlando Magic Jeff Weltman joins Game On! How Hard is it to interview a coach who is preparing for the NBA finals? Did the front office interview some of the reported names or was it Sean Sweeney from the start? Why would the Magic go from defensive coach to another defensive coach? How do the Magic tackle this offseason?

The Orlando Magic have a new Head Coach and that man is Sean Sweeney! President of Basketball Operations for the Orlando Magic Jeff Weltman joins Game On! why it is that no college baseball team from Florida advanced to an NCAA Super Regional for the first time in history? Bianchi and Kravitz hop into the Rage Cage sorta...

The Mark Moses Show is joined by Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel to get his reaction on how the Orlando Magic have hired Spurs Assistant Sean Sweeney as their Head Basketball Coach.  Mark broadcasts from The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Studios. #OrlandoMagic #Basketball #NBA #Hoops 

San Antonio defeat OKC in best of 7 to secure a championship for the first time since 2014.Orlando Magic hire new head coach Sean Sweeney in hopes to lift this team to being a Eastern Conference contender.

To massive relief, the Magic are not hiring Billy Donovan to be their next head coach, but instead it'll be 41-year-old highly-praised San Antonio Spurs associate head coach and experienced NBA assistant Sean Sweeney guiding this Orlando franchise next season. The good news is Sweeney's official introduction will be delayed because he's got his second NBA Finals to partake in. This is an enormous hiring for the Magic, and if done correctly, Sweeney could be with our franchise for a very long time. All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

Will this pan out to be a good hire?

Brandon Kravitz, from 96.9 The Game, stops by to talk sports, including the Orlando Magic hiring Sean Sweeney as their next head coach, the Cleveland Browns trading star edge rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil discuss the San Antonio Spurs' victory in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, what went right and wrong for both the Spurs and Thunder in the series, what the future does and doesn't hold for the Thunder, the Orlando Magic hiring Sean Sweeney as their new head coach, and the new lottery reform proposal that passed last week.  00:00 Intro 1:23 Game 7 29:15 OKC's future 1:00:20 Sean Sweeney hired and lottery reform Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bulls draft rumors are heating up, and Caleb Wilson to the Bulls at the No. 4 pick continues to feel like one of the most logical outcomes on the board. On today's episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Wilson makes so much sense for Chicago, why his upside is worthy of the fourth overall pick, and why this may be the most realistic path for the Bulls as they enter a new era under Bryson Graham.Haize also reacts to reports that Graham is trying to trade back into the first round. Does that mean the Bulls want to move up from No. 15? Could they be looking to package second-round picks to climb from No. 38? With Chicago holding multiple draft assets, the Bulls may have more flexibility than fans realize — but finding a trade partner is always easier said than done.The episode also dives into why watching this year's NBA Playoffs has made Bulls fans even hungrier for meaningful playoff basketball again. Chicago has made postseason appearances in recent years, but Bulls fans are ready for a team that can truly battle, compete, and enter a series with a real chance to win.Plus, Haize answers voicemails on the No. 1 pick trade rumors, the Bulls' head coaching search after Sean Sweeney landed with the Orlando Magic, Mark Williams' injury concerns, whether Chicago should move back into the lottery, and the debate between Collin Sexton and Anfernee Simons.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by special guest Marques Johnson, who shared his experiences as a former NBA player and gave his thoughts on a number of Spurs topics: (00:16) Introducing Johnson, his NBA resume, where he was a multi-time All-Star and All-NBA player, and had his jersey retired by the Bucks. Today, he's a basketball analyst on the Bucks broadcast. (04:18) Johnson provides his observations on Wemby and why Victor isn't like many big men we've seen come through the league. (10:40) Johnson's take on what he's seen from Stephon Castle through two years in the NBA. (11:58) The craftiness Johnson has seen from rookie Dylan Harper as he's close to completing his rookie season. (15:28) Johnson reacted to the news that Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney will become the new head coach of the Orlando Magic. Johnson talked about how Sweeney helped turn around the Bucks' defense while on the coaching staff in Milwaukee. (16:37) How Mitch Johnson has helped guide this young Spurs team all the way to the Western Conference Finals. (20:27) What the Spurs need to do to try to get a win on the road in Game 7. (24:24) Johnson shared his experience of playing three Game 7s during his career and the type of environment the Spurs are about to face. (27:30) How some role players will have to step up for the Spurs or Thunder to help their team get a win. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Orlando Magic have found the guy that will lead the Magic to the promise land, associate head coach for the San Antonio Spurs Sean Sweeney has agreed to a four year deal with the Orlando Magic! We dig into Sean Sweeney background to get an idea what he is going to bring to the Orlando Magic. Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the move and it looks like the Magic are linked pretty heavily. Daren Stoltzfus from WESH 2 News, and Orlando Magic Beat Writer Jason Beede joins Game On!

The Chicago Bulls' head coaching search just took a major turn. Sean Sweeney, one of the most talked-about candidates connected to the Bulls, is reportedly headed to the Orlando Magic — leaving Chicago fans wondering whether the Bulls waited too long and who now becomes the favorite for the job.Haize breaks down what losing Sweeney means for Bryson Graham's first major decision as the Bulls' lead executive, why Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori could become the new frontrunner, and why names like Chris Quinn, Dave Bliss, Tiago Splitter, Johnnie Bryant, and Kevin Young still matter in this process.The Bulls have also reportedly shown interest in BYU head coach Kevin Young, a coach with NBA experience from his time with the Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers, plus strong success at the college level. Could Young be the surprise candidate Chicago fans need to watch?Later, Haize dives into his favorite Chicago Bulls draft combinations at picks No. 4 and No. 15, including Caleb Wilson, Cam Boozer, Cameron Carr, Jayden Quaintance, and Brayden Burries. Plus, listener voicemails touch on the Bulls' changing roster needs, Ayo Dosunmu possibilities, Bulls fan PTSD, Isaiah Hartenstein trade talk, and how Chicago should use this offseason to finally shift direction.

Following reports that new Magic coach Sean Sweeney has close ties to Giannis Antetokounmpo, we debate which of the two franchises would be the more attractive landing spot for a star.

Carl and Mike get into some brief NBA talk as they react to reports the Magic are finalizing a deal with Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney, agreeing they were surprised by the hire. They then get into some Falcons talk as they react to hearing from Divine Diablo who will wear the green dot for the defense.

Orlando Magic Beat Writer Jason Beede joins Game On to break down the huge news we got right before we went on air! San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Sean Sweeney signs a 4 year deal with the Orlando Magic to be the new head coach what is he going to bring to Orlando? Was anybody else close to getting this Magic coaching job? When should we expect a press conference in Orlando?

The Mark Moses Show is joined by Phillip Rossman-Reich on Orlando Magic Daily & Locked On Magic to get his reaction on the news that the Orlando Magic are finalizing a deal to hire Spurs Assistant Sean Sweeney as their Head Basketball Coach.  Mark broadcasts from The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Studios. #OrlandoMagic #Basketball #NBA #Hoops 

The Chicago Bulls may have just been impacted in a major way by the NBA's new lottery changes — but not in the way many fans think. On today's episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down how the new draft lottery format could reshape tanking, rebuilds, and the way teams approach player development going forward.The new system lowers the reward for being one of the worst teams in the league, gives stronger odds to middle-tier non-playoff teams, and even gives certain play-in teams a chance to land near the top of the draft. For a Bulls team that has spent years stuck in the middle, these changes may actually work in Chicago's favor.Haize also dives into the latest speculation around the Bulls' head coaching search. Are fans right to wonder if Sean Sweeney is the reason Chicago has not made a hire yet? Or are multiple teams, including the Orlando Magic, waiting on the same candidate? Plus, Haize gives his current top coaching candidates, including Chris Quinn, Sean Sweeney, Dave Bliss, Tiago Splitter, and Johnnie Bryant.Finally, the show breaks down why the real draft intrigue may not be pick No. 4 — but the chaos between picks 6 and 20. With mock drafts all over the place on prospects like Aday Mara, Darius Acuff, Jayden Quaintance, and Morez Johnson, the Bulls could be in prime position at No. 15 to land a falling talent.

The Chicago Bulls draft rumors are heating up fast, and Bryson Graham may already be showing how aggressive he is willing to be in his first offseason leading the front office.According to reports, the Bulls are one of the teams that have reached out to the Washington Wizards about the possibility of trading up for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Is this real momentum, or just due diligence from a new front office doing its job?Haize breaks down why this is FACTS OR CAP, what it means that Chicago reportedly has no interest in moving off the No. 4 pick unless it is to move up, and why the Bulls are in position to reshape the rebuild with picks No. 4, No. 15, and No. 38.The show also dives into several potential second-round targets at No. 38, including Zuby Ejiofor, Milan Momcilovic, Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr., and Joshua Jefferson. Could the Bulls find a defensive identity piece, a floor-spacing forward, or a high-IQ role player deep in this draft?Plus, the Bulls head coaching search continues, with names like Chris Quinn, Micah Nori, Sean Sweeney, Dave Bliss, and Tiago Splitter confirmed as candidates. With interviews ongoing and the process expected to stretch into June, Haize discusses why this hire matters just as much as the draft itself.Can Bryson Graham nail the coach, maximize the picks, and finally give Bulls fans a real long-term direction? Tap in.

 The Chicago Bulls coaching search keeps growing, and another fascinating name has officially entered the mix.The Bulls' reported head coach candidate list is now up to 11 names, with Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Johnnie Bryant joining a group that already includes Sean Sweeney, Micah Nori, Dave Bliss, Tiago Splitter, James Borrego, Wes Unseld Jr., Lamar Skeeter, Ryan Schmidt, Jerry Stackhouse, and Chris Quinn.Haize breaks down why Bryant is one of the most intriguing names in the search. At only 40 years old, Bryant has already built a strong reputation around the NBA, working with the Utah Jazz, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers while learning under respected coaches like Quin Snyder, Tom Thibodeau, and Kenny Atkinson. Could Bryant be the kind of young, development-focused culture setter Bryson Graham needs for this new era of Bulls basketball?Plus, the conversation shifts to Ayo Dosunmu and whether a return to Chicago could make sense in free agency. After being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dosunmu raised his value with strong defense, improved shot-making, playmaking growth, and a breakout playoff performance. With only a few teams projected to have real cap space, could the Bulls bring Ayo back home?Haize also dives into the bigger roster-building question: how should the Bulls balance their young core with veteran help? With Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, Noa Essengue, Leonard Miller, and two first-round picks at No. 4 and No. 15, Chicago needs development minutes — but they also need veterans who can defend, communicate, space the floor, protect the rim, and help create winning habits.The Bulls don't need to choose between playing the kids and building structure. They need both.Topics Covered:

Kevin Gray analyzes Masai Ujiri's clean-slate approach in Dallas and the hypothetical fit between Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg. They also discuss potential coaching hires like Sean Sweeney and evaluate top NBA draft prospects including Brayden Burries and Keaton Wagler.

The New Orleans Pelicans coaching search continues and Big Q & DC break down all the latest developments surrounding the franchise! From Steve Hetzel and Darvin Ham to Rajon Rondo and Sean Sweeney, the Pelicans are evaluating several intriguing candidates to lead the team into the future.Big Q & DC discuss the strengths, coaching styles, defensive philosophies, player development upside, and overall fit of each coaching candidate. Which direction should the Pelicans go? Veteran experience? Defensive-minded coach? Former player leadership? Tune in for full PPR analysis and reactions!

Mike and Charlie interviewed Andre Champagnee, a writer at Geaux247.com, and David Grubb, the host of "The Post Up" podcast. Champagnee broke down LSU baseball's struggles during the 2026 season. He also reviewed LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin's recruiting strategy. Grubb reported on the Pelicans' head coaching search, highlighting Rajon Rondo, Sean Sweeney, Steve Hetzel, and Darvin Ham.

David Grubb, the host of "The Post Up" podcast, joined Sports Talk. Grubb reported on the Pelicans' head coaching search, highlighting Rajon Rondo, Sean Sweeney, Steve Hetzel, and Darvin Ham.

I can't wait to get onto Auckland's CRL. I can't wait to check out the overly grand stations. And I can't wait to experience moving around our city in a way residents of other modern cities around the world have been doing for decades. More so, I can't wait to see if it does what it was intended to do - transform the city's rail network from a "one-way cul-de-sac" into a two-way through-system, designed to double the network's capacity and improve accessibility across the region. It's been a monster of a ride getting this underground railway built, and yes it's costs a bundle, but I was intrigued this week that those most vocal about the decision making and costs are the people responsible for the project. Good on former CRL boss Sean Sweeney for coming out and calling it how he sees it. We need people with experience expressing views on how we do things in this country. Sweeney oversaw the CRL, and its many cost increases and associated challenges for six years, and admits he would do things differently if he had his time again. He feels the main issue with the CRL was that it was over-specified. It's not just the CRL, he also thinks the Christchurch stadium could have been built for less. As much as Cantabrians are enjoying the stadium, I'm sure there are many who feel the same way. Building infrastructure is a bit like buying a house. When you buy you're convinced you're being ripped off and then 7-10 years later you're generally pretty happy with the price and capital gain. I'm sure that over the next 10, 20, 100 years we'll feel pretty pleased with ourselves for future proofing these investments: a platform long enough to cope with extra train carriages in anticipation of Auckland's population growth, and a roof on Christchurch's stadium. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop took the opportunity to reinforce National's ‘fiscally responsible' stance by ordering a review into the build, while still trying to stay positive about a project which will open on his watch. It was a bit of a headline grab. An effort to look proactive in response to the criticism. But anything that costs $5.5 billion, and was as difficult and disruptive as the CRL has been, should be reviewed and learnt from. Preferably before we launch into a second Auckland Harbour crossing. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown also piped up, expressing his long held view on the cost of the CRL, saying the project was “set up poorly” and he would take a tougher approach to projects. But weirdly, I don't hear Aucklanders talking about it the same way as those who were or are involved in it. Remember City Rail Link Limited was formed between the National Government and the Phil Goff-led Auckland Council in 2017 to jointly fund and oversee it through to completion. Both local and central Government are responsible for this project. While the CRL has been a torturous affair, especially for those living, working or trying to run a business around its construction, most locals just want it to open, for it to make a fundamental change to how we get around our clogged up city, and can't wait to give it a try. Spending $2 billion more on the CRL is worth a discussion, but maybe we need to keep it in perspective. Superannuation currently costs the country over $24 billion annually and is estimated by Treasury to cost over $45 billion in 10 years. The reluctance of political parties to thoughtfully address this is neglectful. So, enjoy the fancy infrastructure where you can, there's unlikely to be much more on the way. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why now Sean? I had Covid vibes when I read Sean Sweeney's thinking about the CRL. It was Covid vibes because during that period I cannot tell you how many people I know and regularly dealt with, whether it was people in the media or people from business, who said one thing about the Government and their handling of lockdowns and the economy in private, and something completely different in public. So Sean, having left the CRL to head to Ireland, has now left Ireland but has stopped by long enough to tell us we don't scope our price major projects that well. Who knew? The CRL, at well over $5 billion, is a gargantuan waste of money. Yes, it will improve things and on paper it makes sense because it joins up some rail lines so you can go around and around. But like most things in life, convenience, improvement, or efficiency comes at a cost. What's a terrific idea at $50 is a waste at $200. And for something that started out about $2 billion and will come in at about $6 billion, the CRL has reached the stage where no one really wants to accept responsibility any more for the price and delays, because it got embarrassing a long time ago and tipped over into "well let's just make the most of it and hope it works". It won't of course. Not to the extent they dreamed, because what they dream of is New York and London, and we have never been that and never will be. Anyway, part of where Sean is right is ideology blinds common sense. Too many people want a say and before you know it, everything is a combination of delayed and expensive. Yes, the fast-track RMA reform will help. Less legal action will help. Fewer opportunities for review will help. And God forbid, cross party support would help. But what would also help is some backbone – people who say what they believe, whether it gets them attention, or into trouble, or not. There are too many pussies in places of influence. Too many spineless, scaredy cats who want the job, or the title, or the reputation, or the pay-packet, and just grin and bear it, or defend it, or lie about it, and babble nonsensical rubbish instead of being honest. As much as I appreciate Sean telling it like it is, and he's right and possibly someone in charge might take notice, what I would appreciate more was the same commentary before he filed the resignation letter and scarpered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City Rail Link cost concerns are re-igniting calls for a shake up to the way we approach infrastructure. The project's former boss Sean Sweeney claims the build could've been completed at half the estimated $5.5 billion. It sparked Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop to announce a full review of the project after it's opened later this year. Civil Contractors New Zealand CEO Alan Pollard told Mike Hosking Sweeney's views line up with broader over-spending concerns. He says we have a tendency to favour bespoke design, whereas having a catalogue of standard designs would be much more efficient. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pelicans coaching search heats up as James Borrego is OUT and the New Orleans Pelicans narrow their list to four finalists. Big Q breaks down Darvin Ham, Rajon Rondo, Sean Sweeney, and Steve Hetzel—who fits best and what direction the franchise is heading.With reports from The Athletic and insider Sam Amick, the Pelicans are closing in on a decision while reshaping their staff—including Kurt Joseph leading strength & conditioning.

City Rail Link cost concerns have uncovered a reoccurring issue with New Zealand infrastructure projects. The project's former boss Sean Sweeney has claimed the project could've cost half of its estimated $5.5 billion price. This sparked Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop to announce a full review of the project after its open date later this year. Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett told Ryan Bridge we're not approaching projects right, from the start. He says we don't have the proper controls and take too long to plan, so things drag on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first round of the NBA playoffs is delivering chaos across the board, and Mo and Brendan Suhr are breaking down every series . Jalen Duren is being outplayed by the fifth option on the Orlando Magic while his max contract talks stall. The Toronto Raptors shot 4-30 from three and won a playoff game. Jaden McDaniels talked his way into a feud with the entire Nuggets roster and then dunked on Nikola Jokic to back it up.Mo and Brendan cover all eight first-round matchups in full, including the Spurs' historic second-half comeback from 17 down against Portland, Payton Pritchard's 32-point masterclass for Boston, and a big debate on whether the Houston Rockets front office set Ime Udoka up to fail. Plus, Brendan drops some genuine insider knowledge on concussion science that most coaches and fans don't know.Also in this episode: Rudy Gobert gets his flowers after years of being the punchline in every Jokic highlight reel, the Pelicans coaching search throws up an eyebrow-raising name, and Mo and Brendan debate the NBA's so-called unwritten rules.Listen or watch and catch up on everything happening in Round 1.Topics covered: Pistons vs Magic: Jalen Duren's playoff disaster and what it means for his contract Cavs vs Raptors: How Toronto won shooting 4-30 from three Knicks vs Hawks: Series reset after Atlanta missed their chance to go up 3-1 Celtics vs Sixers: Payton Pritchard's 32 points and Boston's player development pipeline OKC vs Suns: The officiating debate and why it misses the point Lakers vs Rockets: Marcus Smart's game-changing steal and the front office failures Wolves vs Nuggets: Rudy Gobert's redemption, Jaden McDaniels, and the unwritten rules debate Spurs vs Blazers: Wemby, De'Aaron Fox, and one of the great second-half runs in recent memory Pelicans coaching search: Sean Sweeney vs Rajon Rondo Post-concussion science: What the research says about lower extremity injury risk

In this episode, Sean Sweeney shares his unique journey from law to technology, his experience supporting enterprise and SMB clients, and insights on AI adoption and risk management in MSPs. Guest Name: Sean Sweeney LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweeneyct/ Company: Valley Technology Partners Website: https://www.valleytechpartners.com/ Show Website: https://mspbusinessschool.com/ Host Brian Doyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandoylevciotoolbox/ Sponsor vCIOToolbox: https://vciotoolbox.com

Professor Brian Caulfield, Centre for Transport Research at Trinity College Dublin.

Everyone says sports coverage is too negative — and the “fix” was supposed to be ex-players taking over the microphone. So why does it feel like the takes are hotter, harsher, and sloppier than ever?In this episode, Ric digs into the hypocrisy of modern sports debate culture: endless era wars, manufactured arguments that can't be settled, and the engagement-driven “hamster wheel” that turns players into pundits… and pundits into flamethrowers.Ric spotlights recent examples — including Draymond Green's baffling defense of Bronny James — and explains why “I played” isn't automatically a media credential. Then he shifts to the NBA's newest pressure cooker: Cooper Flagg in Dallas, why the criticism is missing the point, and what the Mavericks' post-Luka Dončić reality says about leadership, context, and expectations.Plus: Ric's trade deadline observations, including what Chicago's moves signal, why Mike Conley could boomerang back to Minnesota, and why Boston's move for Nikola Vučević is the kind of “he killed us, so get him” logic teams swear they don't use… until they do.Time Stamps0:00 “We're cooking with gas” — welcome to On The Ball0:39 Ric's third book: Coachability (pre-order info coming)1:30 “There's only one place you hear me” — why this pod is different1:44 The myth: players hate “negative media”… so ex-players should fix it2:42 The reality: negativity is worse than ever (era wars, cheap shots)4:10 Why era debates are a trap (and a ratings machine)4:48 Example #1: Draymond Green, Bronny James, and basic facts6:45 “Only players can talk hoops”? Here's why that argument collapses7:46 Example #2: Jamal Mashburn takes a shot at Cooper Flagg12:38 The real topic: what Flagg is carrying in Dallas (post-Luka)18:44 Dallas watch: Jason Kidd, Sean Sweeney, front office intrigue22:44 Trade deadline quick hits (what caught Ric's attention)23:05 Bulls signal the end for Coby White (and why)24:17 Mike Conley path back to Minnesota?26:14 Celtics get Nikola Vučević — and the “he torched us” phenomenon28:21 Outro + what's next (deadline aftermath + All-Star weekend) #OnTheBall #RicBucher #NBA #NBATradeDeadline #CooperFlagg #DallasMavericks #LukaDoncic #DraymondGreen #BronnyJames #SportsMedia #NBAAnalysis #UnitedWeCastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.