Podcast appearances and mentions of Stephen Ross

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Ben Maller talks about the Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel and owner Stephen Ross saying the team needs a "comprehensive" change, what's next for McDaniel after the firing and if Cleveland is a good landing spot, John Harbaugh being the leader for the Dolphins job, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hour 1 opens with a full breakdown of Miami's wild Fiesta Bowl win over Ole Miss, as the Hurricanes survive a chaotic night filled with missed interceptions, costly penalties, controversial calls, and even a flu bug to punch their ticket to the national championship. Joe and the crew highlight Miami's third straight elite win, another clutch late offensive drive, and the defense's continued dominance, giving credit to Mario Cristobal for getting it done on the biggest stage. The receivers stepped up across the board, and the Canes once again proved they can close. The hour then pivots to breaking NFL news as the Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel, sparking discussion about what changed, why Stephen Ross made the move, and what's next for both McDaniel and Miami as the Harbaugh sweepstakes heats up.

"How do you clean your asshole?" Dan wanted a "bigger and better" breakdown of Ole Miss vs. Miami, so we went and got a guest from Mississippi. Tig Notaro is here to weigh in on Zaslow's airplane conundrum and her total disregard for caring about pop culture. Plus, a breakdown of the Trae Young trade and a new song imploring Stephen Ross to hire John Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode of “Fearless,” Jason explains that the Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel because owner Stephen Ross wants John Harbaugh AND Lamar Jackson. Jason reminds the audience that Ross fell out with former coach Brian Flores in 2021 over Ross' secret plan to grab Tom Brady. Ross is a Michigan grad with long ties to Jim and John Harbaugh, who grew up in Ann Arbor. Their father was an assistant coach for Bo Schembechler. Later, Bucky Brooks joins the show to discuss Mike McDaniel's firing and other NFL news. Don't miss this episode! Want more Fearless content? Subscribe to Jason Whitlock Harmony for a biblical perspective on everyday issues at https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 Jeffery Steele and Jason Whitlock welcome musical guests for unique interviews and performances that you won't want to miss! Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1  We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK HERE to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLTCLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on X: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The John Harbaugh sweepstakes just turned into a two-team race.

in Hour 1: - Miami Hurricanes vs Ole Miss tonight at the Fiesta Bowl -- Dolphins GM search continues - while speaking about the Fins GM search we find out that Mike McDaniel has been fired by Stephen Ross as head coach of the Dolphins

"He looks like the woman your lesbian aunt has been bringing to Thanksgiving for the last 30 years." Greg uses a 15-letter word for 'big,' Zaslow shows zero faith in Stephen Ross, and Dan makes an odd request for a guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe breaks down the Dolphins' 2025 roster, highlighting surprising standouts like cornerbacks Rasul Douglas and Jack Jones while noting that this year's rookies largely underwhelmed. He discusses the team's lack of true playmakers, with De'Von Achane standing out as one of the few exceptions. The conversation turns to Jaylen Waddle, critiquing how he's often removed from the game plan and why the team isn't getting the most out of his talent. Joe also praises Bradley Chubb, despite speculation that salary cap issues could force Miami to cut him, emphasizing that, ultimately, all major decisions come down to owner Stephen Ross.

Joe and Dave dive into the Dolphins' roster and offseason outlook, praising standouts like Rasul Douglas, Jack Jones, and De'Von Achane while noting the team's lack of game-changing talent. Jaylen Waddle becomes a topic of conversation as the Dolphins struggled to get him the ball this season, and Bradley Chubb is praised despite looming salary cap concerns, with ultimate decisions resting on owner Stephen Ross. The conversation shifts to John Harbaugh, with Joe and Dave urging Miami to “hand him the keys” and discussing his potential to build an organization, not just coach. They also break down recent quarterback classes and debate whether the Dolphins should draft a QB every year, stressing the need for bold, smart decisions to get the franchise moving in the right direction.

Joe and Dave weigh in on the Dolphins' offseason, arguing that Miami should make a strong push to bring in John Harbaugh, “handing him the keys” to the franchise. They break down recent quarterback classes, highlighting the success of QBs from the 2024 draft, and Dave suggests Miami should consider drafting a quarterback every year. The discussion turns to the team's overall offseason outlook, the tough decisions facing Stephen Ross, and the need for bold, smart moves to set the Dolphins up for success.

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In hour one, Solana and Appel are live from loanDepot park for the Panthers - Rangers Winter Classic game. Recapping a wild ending to the UGA - Ole Miss game. Plus, Stephen Ross adds Troy Aikman to help him with the GM hiring process.

Solana and Appel are live from loanDepot Park for the Panthers - Rangers Winter Classic game. Reaction to Stephen Ross hiring Troy Aikman as a consultant to assist in the GM search.

In hour 2: Quick NFL Turn-arounds might have Stephen Ross blowing it up with Dolphins plus Lamar Jackson sends mixed messages.

In hour one, today is the 25 year anniversary of the Dolphins last playoff win. How responsible is Stephen Ross for the Dolphins inability to win a playoff game since he took over the franchise? Josh Appel joins in on the discussion.

On the 25th anniversary of the Miami Dolphins last playoff victory, we discuss how much blame is on Stephen Ross for the Fins struggles since he bought the franchise. Plus, revisiting that playoff win over Indy in 2000 with Oronde Gadsden and Joe Z joins the show live from Dallas to preview UM - Ohio State.

Miami Dolphins columnist for the Miami Herald - Omar Kelly - discusses the decisions Stephen Ross has to make after next Sunday's season finale.

In hour two, Stock up and down after the Miami Dolphins victory. Feels like Champ Kelly will be back next year as GM. Omar Kelly joins the show and explains why he believes Mike McDaniel will be back next season.

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Omar Kelly joins the show to break down the Dolphins' uncertain future, starting with Quinn Ewers' solid debut and why he's not convinced Ewers should be Miami's starter next season. The conversation turns to the pros and cons of a potential De'Von Achane extension and a broader look at the costly contracts that have hurt the Dolphins in recent years. Omar also shares insight into owner Stephen Ross' mindset regarding the coaching and GM search, while openly criticizing Mike McDaniel's struggles against good teams and in cold weather. The segment wraps with Omar's belief that Ross is done with Tua, skepticism about McDaniel returning, and a look at the unlikely idea of a Lamar Jackson trade

Hour 3 features Omar Kelly breaking down the Dolphins' uncertain future, including Quinn Ewers' promising debut and whether he should be the starter next season. The discussion covers De'Von Achane's potential contract extension, past costly contracts, and Mike McDaniel's struggles against good teams and in cold weather. Omar also weighs in on owner Stephen Ross' thinking regarding the coaching and GM search, his belief that Ross is done with Tua, and the unlikely possibility of a Lamar Jackson trade. The hour wraps with a lighter moment as Jamie debates whether to buy lower bowl or upper deck seats for his date at the Panthers game, with Joe weighing in.

Monday's show covers the Dolphins' uncertain future, including Quinn Ewers getting his first win, Tua's possible exit, and Mike McDaniel's status, while weighing owner Stephen Ross' thinking on coaching and GM decisions. College football takes center stage with a preview of the Canes' big matchup against Ohio State and the importance of a good performance from QB Carson Beck. Around the NFL, Joe recaps key games, playoff implications, and shares his weekly picks. The show also dives into the Panthers–Lightning rivalry, Zach Wilson's NFL crossroads, and Baker Mayfield's comments on Miami. Lighter moments round out the program with Netflix picks, Dave Chappelle's stand-up, and Jamie scoring Panthers tickets.

Dan Day & Omar Kelly talk about what the Dolphins need to do moving forward as a franchise. They also talk about who would hypothetically work here in going forward and so much more.

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Mike Florio joins to break down the Dolphins' decision to bench Tua Tagovailoa, explaining that Tua had reached a point where he was unplayable and the move allows Miami to get a real look at rookie Quinn Ewers. Florio shares his belief that Tua has likely hit his ceiling as an NFL quarterback and doesn't expect him to secure another starting job, though a backup role could be possible. He also weighs in on the decision-making behind the benching, suggesting it was driven by Mike McDaniel—potentially influenced by comments from Stephen Ross—and may have been partially about McDaniel protecting his own job. The segment wraps with a TNF recap of the Rams-Seahawks thriller and Florio's thoughts on the MVP race heading into the final weeks of the season.

Today's word of the day is ‘convicted' as in Mike McDaniel as in Tua Tagovailoa as in Quinn Ewers as in Zach Wilson as in those Miami Dolphins. Tua has been benched. The $50 million man. Stephen Ross has decisions to make, and each is so costly it blows my mind! (12:40) NPPOD. (20:00) The Chicago Bears of Indiana? It could happen! That's what Bears CEO Kevin Warren wants everyone to believe. What happened to the Arlington site? (30:30) The New York Mets have signed another Yankees castaway. This time it's Luke Weaver. That means all three Yankees closers from the past three seasons are now on the Mets. (39:00) Review: Jackie Brown. (43:00) The Academy Awards are headed to YouTube!? What!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘convicted' as in Mike McDaniel as in Tua Tagovailoa as in Quinn Ewers as in Zach Wilson as in those Miami Dolphins. Tua has been benched. The $50 million man. Stephen Ross has decisions to make, and each is so costly it blows my mind! (12:40) NPPOD. (20:00) The Chicago Bears of Indiana? It could happen! That's what Bears CEO Kevin Warren wants everyone to believe. What happened to the Arlington site? (30:30) The New York Mets have signed another Yankees castaway. This time it's Luke Weaver. That means all three Yankees closers from the past three seasons are now on the Mets. (39:00) Review: Jackie Brown. (43:00) The Academy Awards are headed to YouTube!? What!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘banner' as in Knicks as in Spurs as in NBA Cup as in Las Vegas. What a game. What a cup! The New York Knicks! Does the NBA Cup matter though? The players played hard. Teams wanted to win. Do the fans care? Should the fans care? (14:00) Expansion could be coming to the NBA. Will Seattle and Las Vegas get a team? Will another city get a team? Will there be no expansion because the owners don't want to split the pie? (23:20) Warriors owner emailed a fan. Not always an issue. But sometime it can be right after a loss. (32:00) The Miami Dolphins are exactly the franchise everyone thinks they are. Poorly run. Poorly managed. Poorly played. And Tua Tagovailoa is a major part of the current problem, but so is Mike McDaniel and Stephen Ross. (40:30) Review: If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You. (43:00) NPPOD. (44:20) What is the update on the trial in the Tyler Skaggs case? The Angels v. Skaggs family is in the hands of the jury now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘banner' as in Knicks as in Spurs as in NBA Cup as in Las Vegas. What a game. What a cup! The New York Knicks! Does the NBA Cup matter though? The players played hard. Teams wanted to win. Do the fans care? Should the fans care? (14:00) Expansion could be coming to the NBA. Will Seattle and Las Vegas get a team? Will another city get a team? Will there be no expansion because the owners don't want to split the pie? (23:20) Warriors owner emailed a fan. Not always an issue. But sometime it can be right after a loss. (32:00) The Miami Dolphins are exactly the franchise everyone thinks they are. Poorly run. Poorly managed. Poorly played. And Tua Tagovailoa is a major part of the current problem, but so is Mike McDaniel and Stephen Ross. (40:30) Review: If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You. (43:00) NPPOD. (44:20) What is the update on the trial in the Tyler Skaggs case? The Angels v. Skaggs family is in the hands of the jury now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour two, does benching Tua officially mean the Dolphins will move on from him? Miami could have simply shut him down for the season but chose to let everyone know they're benching him. Plus, Zach Gelb believes it's time for Stephen Ross to officially clean house.

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Hour 3 features Chris Perkins joining to break down the Dolphins' ongoing struggles and the big decisions facing the franchise. Perkins questions whether Stephen Ross has given Mike McDaniel assurance about returning next season, critiques McDaniel's inability to develop a reliable backup, and highlights roster talent issues while debating the “Big 3” of Grier, McDaniel, and Tua. Joe and Hyde weigh in on responsibility for Tua's contract and the front office's influence, including Brandon Shore's role, stressing that Ross needs to trust his GM. The hour also includes Joe sharing humorous college dating stories before turning to Tua's regression this season, with Hyde noting he never believed Tua was the long-term solution. The conversation underscores the love for the Dolphins while acknowledging differing opinions on the team's future.

Hour 4 opens with Joe teasing Jamie about his dating life, including the ups and downs of swiping through dating apps, before shifting focus to the Dolphins' front office. The conversation dives into Miami's organizational history, recent personnel decisions, and how the team stacks up to the Florida Panthers as a standard of success. The segment also previews Mike McDaniel's comments on Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and the franchise's looming major decision at quarterback.

Chris Perkins joins to break down the Dolphins' big decision today about who will stary ongoing struggles, questioning whether Stephen Ross has given Mike McDaniel assurance about returning next season and how these losses factor into that decision. He critiques McDaniel's inability to develop a reliable backup quarterback and points to broader roster talent issues, while highlighting the “Big 3” of Chris Grier, McDaniel, and Tua Tagovailoa as key contributors to the team's underachievement. Perkins and Dave Hyde debate responsibility for Tua's contract and the roles of McDaniel versus Grier, while Joe criticizes Brandon Shore's influence on football decisions, arguing the salary cap guru shouldn't be making personnel calls. The discussion closes on the importance of Ross trusting his GM to shape the roster effectively

Yes… that Who song from the seventies was going through Scott’s head as Alex sat down this morning to record our new episode. We both feel this loss was the death knell for McDaniel, and it’s way past time. Why? Listen and we’ll regurgitate a few things we’ve said all along, as well as use other teams as examples to follow. In terms of building a winning franchise, a company of excellence, Stephen Ross has been an abject failure – but what can we do? Try again and hope better choices are made. Let’s lay it out again in clear simple language, “this” is what we need to attract a GM from a winning tree. “This” should be featured on his resume. “This” is what should be done about McDaniel. They get into the Monday night embarrassment. What will happen when we play the Bengals this Sunday. Around the NFL, One Cool Thing – it’s all here. Join us.

Reaction to the Miami Dolphins playoff chances ending. Tua might not be the starting QB next Sunday. Troy Aikman blasts Mike McDaniel's clock management in the 4th quarter. Stephen Ross has a massive decision to make this offseason.

In hour three, Mike McDaniel says everything is on the table regarding benching Tua. Does Stephen Ross have to buy Tua's contract out this offseason? We try to lighten the mood with Joe DiJoseph's Bad Joke of the Day.

Mike McDaniel says everything is on the table regarding benching Tua but can he actually bench him?

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In hour one, a humble Solana gets his props from Hoch and Crowder for winning the Twan Russell pickleball tournament. We're still celebrating Dolphins wins - even yesterdays. Hoch is confident Stephen Ross will keep Mike McDaniel and Tua Tagovailoa next season.

Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a message! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let me start with what happened in the Packers and Eagles game. It really annoyed me. (12:00) Why would teams offer longterm deals this offseason if they don't know what the next CBA is? (19:30) How does mental health programs and help work for professional teams? (27:10) Can teams manipulate the revenue-sharing by making all in-stadium products cheap and everything around the stadium more expensive? (36:00) You say that Stephen Ross is the worst owner is sports, do you really believe that? What about John Fisher or James Dolan or Woody Johnson? (45:30) What's the difference between a single owner and a group of owners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a message! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let me start with what happened in the Packers and Eagles game. It really annoyed me. (12:00) Why would teams offer longterm deals this offseason if they don't know what the next CBA is? (19:30) How does mental health programs and help work for professional teams? (27:10) Can teams manipulate the revenue-sharing by making all in-stadium products cheap and everything around the stadium more expensive? (36:00) You say that Stephen Ross is the worst owner is sports, do you really believe that? What about John Fisher or James Dolan or Woody Johnson? (45:30) What's the difference between a single owner and a group of owners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Great way to make people think you've known a name all along is to say it in the tone of Paul Rudd." David Samson joins us to continue our discussion on Tenet and why it falls into the not a good movie category. He also weighs in on why the Detroit Tigers would trade Tarik Skubal, the upcoming CBA negotiations in the WNBA, and Stephen Ross's unsuccessful reign as the owner of the Miami Dolphins. Plus, Amin issues an apology, and Zas tells us whether he's ever thought about taking that trip to Turkey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices