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On today's edition of the Valenti Show, Mike and Rico tackled 3 main topics: the legitimacy of the United States' gold medal win in men's hockey following the controversial 3v3 OT rule, whether they think Michigan-Duke mattered, and if their belief in the Pistons can be extended into the playoffs.
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 16 and 17, 2011.On the Feb. 16, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss a variety of topics including The Rock and what might happen from here, Vince McMahon, the Mystery G.M., Undertaker video, and A.J. Styles, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the McNeill Mailbag includes a question on bad ring outfits.Then on the Feb. 17, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell took live phone calls for 60 minutes discussing The Rock's role at WrestleMania 27, whether Rock will wrestle down the road, how Rock could play a role in the potential Cena-Miz WWE Title match at WrestleMania 27, Rock's promo broken down related to Cena, two different scenarios to book Miz-Jerry Lawler at Elimination Chamber, 2011 Hall of Fame, the digital age affecting the pro wrestling business and future PPV business, why WWE made roster cuts in 2010, Tough Enough's mainstream appeal and why Miss USA was announced as the first contestant, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by celebrating the Team USA men's hockey team's thrilling 2-1 overtime win against Canada in the gold medal game Sunday at the Winter Olympics.
In the final hour of the show, Matt Spiegel & Ryan McGuffey react to Eddie Olczyk's performance calling USA vs. Canada Sunday
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick to celebrate the Team USA men's hockey team's thrilling 2-1 overtime win against Canada to win the gold medal Sunday at the Winter Olympics. After that, Fox-32 Chicago reporter Paris Schutz joined the show to discuss the latest developments in the Bear's stadium saga.
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh relive the dual wins for Team USA's women's and men's hockey teams and examine how MAGA has co-opted the victory. Then, they're joined by journalist Chris Dalby, author of the Sports and Crime newsletter, goes deep on why Trump seems to love pardoning athletes. Next, the hosts get into the alarming expansion of sports betting via prediction markets. And finally, Ben brings us an Afterball on the demise of the European Super League.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts share their highs and lows of watching the Winter Olympics. Olympics Hockey: (--): Team USA brings home gold.Trump Pardons (--): Chris Dalby breaks down what's really going on.Prediction Markets (--): Who will reign in this new way of betting?European Super League (--): Ben eulogizes the failed league. Episode Notes:Alex in Slate on America's reckless, brilliant strategy to beat Canada.This New York Times breakdown of the move that beat Chloe Kim in the halfpipeChris Dalby on Donald Trump's love of pardoning athletes.(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.You can email us at hangup@slate.com.Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh relive the dual wins for Team USA's women's and men's hockey teams and examine how MAGA has co-opted the victory. Then, they're joined by journalist Chris Dalby, author of the Sports and Crime newsletter, goes deep on why Trump seems to love pardoning athletes. Next, the hosts get into the alarming expansion of sports betting via prediction markets. And finally, Ben brings us an Afterball on the demise of the European Super League.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts share their highs and lows of watching the Winter Olympics. Olympics Hockey: (--): Team USA brings home gold.Trump Pardons (--): Chris Dalby breaks down what's really going on.Prediction Markets (--): Who will reign in this new way of betting?European Super League (--): Ben eulogizes the failed league. Episode Notes:Alex in Slate on America's reckless, brilliant strategy to beat Canada.This New York Times breakdown of the move that beat Chloe Kim in the halfpipeChris Dalby on Donald Trump's love of pardoning athletes.(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.You can email us at hangup@slate.com.Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike and Rico take some of your calls ahead of the end of the show about their Pistons thoughts.
Valenti and Rico spent the final hour with their reasons behind their belief in this Pistons to extend their solid play into the playoffs.
Part 2 of today's "Can We Say That?" segments kicked off the third hour of the show. Then, the guys continued to take your calls on all of today's topics and then began a conversation about the Pistons and whether there's any reason to care about them until the playoffs.
Valenti expanded on his disdain for the state of college basketball as he gave a breakdown of Michigan-Duke.
The guys began the show sharing their frustrations regarding the 3-on-3 OT rule in the men's hockey Gold Medal game at the Winter Olympics. They discussed whether this makes the US's first gold medal since 1980 less legitimate before doing the first of "Can We Say That?" segments today.
Valenti offers his thoughts on where the Pistons sit in the Eastern Conference.
The guys read some of your ticket texts while Mike explains his reasoning behind not directing much attention towards the Pistons until the playoffs.
The guys do their 2nd "Can We Say That?" of the day.
Valenti and Rico take your calls on the 3v3 OT Olympics rule and what Mike had to say about the state of college basketball.
Evan & Tiki dive into the frenzy of early spring training storylines, pushing back on the nonstop overreactions that come with a handful of February highlights. Is it fair to scrutinize defensive miscues from players learning new positions, or is everyone jumping to conclusions way too fast? The guys debate how much these early reps actually matter and what fans should realistically take from them. They also address the growing noise surrounding Pete Alonso's hot start in a new uniform, questioning whether every home run needs to become a referendum on his departure. Plus, Jazz Chisholm's bold public goals for the season and his eye-popping contract aspirations spark a conversation about what kind of year it would actually take to earn that payday and whether it would make him impossible to keep long term.
Evan and Tiki keep digging into the Team USA gold medal win and hit the fan question that drives everyone nuts: does an Olympic championship hit the same as a title with your real team, or is it a “cheap championship” you move on from in an hour? The debate gets spicy fast when the guys bring up Aaron Judge, the Yankees, and the brutal reality of New York fandom. If Judge becomes an Olympic hero but still never wins a World Series, would Yankee fans shrug and say “cool, now bring me the ring”? Meanwhile, Devils fans might treat Jack Hughes like a legend forever, even if New Jersey never raises the Cup. Then it turns into a full-on loyalty war: can Rangers fans ever truly love a Devils player, even if he just delivered gold for the USA? Evan says no. Tiki says you can hate the sweater and still respect the player. Shaun argues fans are trained to boo rivals, not frame their photos.
After looking dead in the water against Houston, the Knicks flip the switch over the final eight minutes and steal a game they had no business winning, then grind out another victory in Chicago behind Jalen Brunson's clutch shot making and Karl-Anthony Towns' strong stretch of play. But the biggest moment might not have happened on the court at all. Evan and Tiki react to the viral Shaquille O'Neal vs KAT exchange from Inside the NBA, where Shaq bluntly tells Towns that “good isn't good enough” if the Knicks want a championship. Did KAT miss the point? Does he lack that ruthless edge great teams need from a dominant star? And can New York reach the next level if Brunson remains the only true closer? The hour also veers into a heated pushback against the growing Jayson Tatum comeback narrative, with Evan arguing the Knicks were firmly in control of that playoff series before Tatum's injury and shouldn't have to apologize for winning. Plus, classic WFAN chaos: snowstorm stories, travel nightmares, soccer talk, Olympic hockey passion debates, Mets fan emotions, and an all-time awkward bar tab saga after Evan accidentally Venmos $300 for a bill that wasn't even close. It's part serious Knicks championship talk, part media watchdog, and part pure New York sports radio madness.
It's a blizzard Monday in New York, and Evan Roberts is already fed up with the snow, but the storm gets pushed aside when Team USA shocks Canada and wins hockey gold in a heart stopping overtime thriller, sealed by a Jack Hughes winner. Then the arguments explode, and Shaun Morash becomes the lightning rod. Tiki is fully in on the pride, the emotion, and the “USA across the chest” rush. Evan admits the win was incredible, but questions why it fades so fast compared to the months long misery and payoff of being a real fan of your teams. Meanwhile Morash wrestles with the ultimate New York sports fan dilemma: how do you celebrate an American hero when that hero plays for a rival, and does this whole thing feel like a cheap championship? Plus: Miracle on Ice nostalgia, 2010 USA Canada scars, why Olympic hockey hits different than the WBC, what Olympic baseball in 2028 could become, and callers weighing in with the one question that matters: did this actually feel like a championship, or was it just a great Sunday morning show that you moved on from an hour later?
On a snow-buried Monday in New York, Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber open the show fed up with the blizzard, only to get swept up reliving one of the most dramatic moments in USA hockey history. Team USA takes down Canada in a heart-stopping overtime thriller, Jack Hughes delivers the golden goal, and suddenly a Devils star is the face of American triumph. But how much did it really move the needle for fans? Is an Olympic gold comparable to a championship run with your favorite team, or does the emotion fade fast when you only invest a few days into the journey? Evan, Tiki, and Shaun debate national pride vs team loyalty, casual fans vs diehards, and why hockey's biggest stage hits differently than baseball, basketball, or football.
From viral defensive clips of players adjusting to new positions to the nonstop chatter about early struggles, Evan argues that judging anything meaningful from a few February reps is completely unhinged. The conversation quickly shifts to Pete Alonso's early power display in a new uniform and whether fans and media are turning routine spring home runs into manufactured outrage. Is it fair concern, harmless excitement that baseball is back, or just classic overreaction season? Evan insists the constant microscope is unhealthy, while Tiki pushes back that notable moments are still worth discussing even if they ultimately mean nothing.
he guys tackle the bizarre idea of fans showing up to Yankee Stadium specifically to cheer Pete Alonso as a visiting player, questioning whether that's harmless fandom or just plain weird. Then the conversation pivots to Olympic hockey controversy, as callers debate whether three-on-three overtime is a fair way to decide a gold medal. Is it thrilling entertainment or a gimmick that cheapens a championship? Evan defends his long-standing stance that major titles should be decided under traditional rules, while others argue excitement matters more. They close with a deep dive into Jazz Chisholm's massive contract ambitions, breaking down whether his production, age, and the thin future free-agent market could actually justify the kind of deal he wants, and what kind of season it would take to make that payday a reality.
The Knicks looked dead in the water against Houston… until the final eight minutes flipped everything. Jalen Brunson took over, Jose Alvarado sparked the defense, and New York pulled off a stunning comeback before grinding out another win in Chicago. But the real fireworks came off the court, when Shaquille O'Neal publicly challenged Karl-Anthony Towns on national TV about what it takes to win a championship in New York. Did KAT miss the point entirely? Is Brunson already the unquestioned alpha? And do the Knicks need a dominant version of Towns to truly contend? Plus, frustration over a growing Boston narrative that rewrites last year's playoff series against the Knicks, snowstorm chaos in the Tri-State area, and a jam-packed sports weekend from spring training to soccer. A loaded segment breaking down whether this Knicks surge is real… and what it will take to turn it into a title run.
ow much should Olympic gold really matter to fans compared to a championship from your favorite team? A passionate hockey fan calls in to explain why representing your country means everything to players who've worn USA colors since childhood, but does that translate to the same emotional investment for fans? The conversation shifts to the unique path of hockey stars, why their stories aren't told the way football or basketball prospects are, and why that disconnect can make it harder for casual fans to feel attached. Then it turns to baseball and the emotional fallout from losing Pete Alonso. Are Mets fans truly furious… or just venting? Evan defends the idea that outrage fades once games start, while history shows that losing franchise icons often hurts more because the team collapses afterward. Plus, ticket-price nostalgia, Super Bowl memories, East Coast sports bias, and the lengths fans will (or won't) go to see a former star in a rival uniform. A wide-ranging segment on fandom, loyalty, and why winning ultimately cures everything.
Snowstorm delirium, travel exhaustion, and total studio chaos set the stage for a wild Cinco de Luncho as the crew debates the five greatest American sports victories of all time. From a dramatic overtime Olympic hockey triumph that ended a decades-long drought, to the unstoppable dominance of the 1992 Dream Team, to iconic moments that transcended sports entirely, the list sparks instant arguments. Did Hulk Hogan's title win count as a true sports moment? Where does the 1999 Women's World Cup rank in American history? And why the Miracle on Ice still stands alone as the ultimate underdog victory with global stakes. But the segment completely derails when a post-bar Venmo mishap becomes the real controversy. An overzealous attempt to cover the bill turns into a heated debate about tipping, snowstorm etiquette, and whether anyone should actually send money back. A classic Cinco packed with nostalgia, patriotic pride, sports history arguments, and laugh-out-loud dysfunction that only this crew can deliver.
A Mets legend drops a bombshell. Darryl Strawberry says Pete Alonso will regret leaving New York, claiming the slugger could have rewritten the franchise record books forever. But did the Mets even give him a chance to stay? Evan and Tiki break down the explosive quote, the loyalty vs. money debate tearing fans apart, and the uncomfortable reality of how Alonso's exit actually unfolded. Plus, callers weigh in on historic American sports moments, Olympic legends like Jesse Owens, the true impact of USA Hockey's gold medal, and whether international success really grows a sport. From WBC trivia to bold Mets World Series predictions in a post-Alonso era, this segment covers everything New York fans are arguing about right now.
A blizzard edition of Evan and Tiki with Shaun recaps the dilemma of Team USA winning gold, plus Evan is angry at the LOL Mets narrative.
The 4th and final hour of Evan & Tiki is packed with strong opinions, sports history, and classic WFAN storytelling. The guys react to comments from Darryl Strawberry criticizing Pete Alonso for leaving the New York Mets for the Baltimore Orioles, sparking debate over loyalty, legacy, and whether the Mets ever really tried to keep him.
NASCAR fans were in for another edition of high-banks, drafting calamity this weekend in Hotlanta. NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi have the scoop as Tyler Reddick captured his second consecutive win to kick off the 2026 season. The guys discuss 23XI Racing's hot start and some of the struggles other championship contenders are showing early on so far this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2.23.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show giving his thoughts on the top 3 College Basketball prospects for the upcoming NBA Draft and talks about if the Commanders need to add a star level defensive player on defense to help the team be competitive next season. Kevin Sheehan discusses the Duke vs Michigan game being held at Capital One Arena and how the game made local College Basketball essentially irrelevant over the weekend. 2.23.26 Hour 2, Former Washington Redskins Tight End and Host of Take Command Podcast Logan Paulsen joins The Kevin Sheehan show to break down the Commanders' needs going into free agency and the NFL Draft and which players he thinks will be on the roster next season or not. Tarik El-Bashir from Monumental Sports joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to recap team USA Hockey winning the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics vs Canada and what it could mean for the NHL/Hockey moving forward. 2.23.26 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss which Commanders' players could get extended soon before the free agency period, his latest Commanders' mock draft and being at the NFL Combine. Kevin Sheehan talks about the tush push play possibly staying for the foreseeable future and what he would do to stop it moving forward.
2.23.26 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss which Commanders' players could get extended soon before the free agency period, his latest Commanders' mock draft and being at the NFL Combine. Kevin Sheehan talks about the tush push play possibly staying for the foreseeable future and what he would do to stop it moving forward.
2.23.26 Hour 2, Former Washington Redskins Tight End and Host of Take Command Podcast Logan Paulsen joins The Kevin Sheehan show to break down the Commanders' needs going into free agency and the NFL Draft and which players he thinks will be on the roster next season or not. Tarik El-Bashir from Monumental Sports joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to recap team USA Hockey winning the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics vs Canada and what it could mean for the NHL/Hockey moving forward.
2.23.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show giving his thoughts on the top 3 College Basketball prospects for the upcoming NBA Draft and talks about if the Commanders need to add a star level defensive player on defense to help the team be competitive next season. Kevin Sheehan discusses the Duke vs Michigan game being held at Capital One Arena and how the game made local College Basketball essentially irrelevant over the weekend.
2.23.26, Kevin Sheehan talks about the tush push play possibly staying for the foreseeable future and what he would do to stop it moving forward.
2.23.26, Tarik El-Bashir from Monumental Sports joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to recap team USA Hockey winning the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics vs Canada and what it could mean for the NHL/Hockey moving forward.
2.23.26, Former Washington Redskins Tight End and Host of Take Command Podcast Logan Paulsen joins The Kevin Sheehan show to break down the Commanders' needs going into free agency and the NFL Draft and which players he thinks will be on the roster next season or not.
2.23.26, Kevin Sheehan discusses the Duke vs Michigan game being held at Capital One Arena and how the game made local College Basketball essentially irrelevant over the weekend.
2.23.26, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show talking about if the Commanders need to add a star level defensive player on defense to help the team be competitive next season.
2.23.26, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss which Commanders' players could get extended soon before the free agency period, his latest Commanders' mock draft and being at the NFL Combine.
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh relive the dual wins for Team USA's women's and men's hockey teams and examine how MAGA has co-opted the victory. Then, they're joined by journalist Chris Dalby, author of the Sports and Crime newsletter, goes deep on why Trump seems to love pardoning athletes. Next, the hosts get into the alarming expansion of sports betting via prediction markets. And finally, Ben brings us an Afterball on the demise of the European Super League.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts share their highs and lows of watching the Winter Olympics. Olympics Hockey: (--): Team USA brings home gold.Trump Pardons (--): Chris Dalby breaks down what's really going on.Prediction Markets (--): Who will reign in this new way of betting?European Super League (--): Ben eulogizes the failed league. Episode Notes:Alex in Slate on America's reckless, brilliant strategy to beat Canada.This New York Times breakdown of the move that beat Chloe Kim in the halfpipeChris Dalby on Donald Trump's love of pardoning athletes.(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.You can email us at hangup@slate.com.Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy are back after taking last week off! What did the boys miss? Well, they covered the U.S. winning the gold in hockey, the Seahawks are up for sale, they dismiss the concerns that people have of a new tax in our state affecting the return of the Sonics and we have another reason to love Josh Naylor more! Seattle Kraken voice Everett Fitzhugh joins Puck to recap the U.S. men's hockey team victory over Canada, what it means for the sport and a look ahead to the second half of the season for the Kraken. “On This Day…” Tiger Woods injured again Puck wraps up with, “Hey, what the Puck!?” Why sports are the best (1:00) Puck and Jim (1:04:24) Seattle Kraken voice Everett Fitzhugh (1:34:43) “On this Day…” (1:37:27) “Hey, What the Puck!?”
Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneU.S. hockey takes home two gold medals over the Canadians, Dan is scared by this new Apple technology, and we visit with our favorite restricted free agent, Brandon Aubrey, back from the Pro Bowl (00:00) - Open: Dan scared by technology (20:35) - The Brandon Aubrey Show (50:15) - Sports: U.S. wins hockey gold medals (01:45:45) - Weekend check (02:04:26) - News: Tourettes at the BAFTA Awards (02:27:09) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Spiegs & Ryan McGuffey listen & react to the highlights of former Blackhawks broadcast Eddie Olczyk on the call of USA vs. Canada Sunday
Spiegs talks White Sox with Ryan McGuffey
Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey examined how Canada was rather salty after losing 2-1 to Team USA in overtime in the men's hockey gold medal match Sunday at the Winter Olympics.
Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey discussed the Team USA men's hockey team's thrilling 2-1 overtime win against Canada in the gold medal game Sunday at the Winter Olympics.
Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick to celebrate the Team USA men's hockey team's thrilling 2-1 overtime win against Canada to win the gold medal Sunday at the Winter Olympics.
Spiegs & McGuffey discuss Spiegs' weekend at Cubs Camp in Mesa, AZ.
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