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John Skipper and David Samson join Dan to discuss the major sports business headlines including Adam Silver's handling of Robert Sarver, Thursday Night Football's debut on Prime Video, the ending of NBA one and done, Tom Brady's reported and now off using of Wednesdays as a day off, and more. Note: This was recorded before the news that Robert Sarver will be selling the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. Amin Elhassan will join us in a later episode to discuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Howard Bryant is joined by our own Adnan Virk and writer and producer Brian Koppelman ("Billions," "Ocean's Thirteen," "Rounders") to discuss Roger Federer's upcoming retirement. The three discuss the legacy of Federer, the grace with which he played the game, and where his legend stands amongst the greatest players of all-time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony's Top 5 NFL Observations from the weekend, Eli Manning as Chad Powers, and the play of Derrick Henry, Dalvin Cook, and Jalen Hurts on MNF. Plus, Anna Wolfe joins us to detail her in-depth reporting on Brett Favre and his corruption in the state of Mississippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The crew discusses Browns fans going from normalizing Deshaun Watson to celebrating him with jerseys, tailgates, and more. Then, more NFL topics including Stugotz's Jets coming back to win. Plus, Chris Cote learned an amazing fact about Franco Harris, and we predict a storm brewing within the College Gameday chemistry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 16, 2022 ~ Democrat Congresswoman Debbie Dingell running in the 6th district on her time with President Joe Biden at the North American International Auto Show. Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Tudor Dixon discusses her $1 billion plan for law enforcement. Republican Congressman Moolenaar running in the 2nd disputes President Biden's economic claims. Incumbent Wayne County Executive Warren Evans has good news for the county's credit rating and Republican Congressional Candidate John James, 10th district talks to All Talk with Tom Jordan and Kevin Dietz.
After watching the Netflix documentary on Woodstock ‘99, the Meadowlarkers – Kate, Howard, and Amin – discuss this time capsule event of the late 90s. The crew dives into crowd control and how it has evolved, where the blame should go when events are disastrous, how the crowd reaction foreshadowed a society of always performing to the camera, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ty was accused of rigging the Suey for Best Musical Performance. Nathan might actually be rigging the Suey for Best Musical Performance. And we all debate the future of the Grid of M.A.S. after a contentious week one filled with losses. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanlebatardshow/support
Amin Elhassan used to work for Suns owner Robert Sarver in Phoenix and gives his full reaction to Sarver's suspension. The crew discusses how suspensions are more often about reaction of the public than the action of the powerful, Sarver's workplace culture, and where the NBA should go from here. Plus, do Boomer Asiasen and Phil Simms look alike? And Jess wants to analyze Witty's latest Grid of Death punishment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan has arrived in his full makeup for a QB-packed Big Suey. Russell Wilson was surprisingly booed in Seattle, so the crew breaks down his standing in Seattle sports history and what we learned from Monday Night Football. Then, Ryan Fitzpatrick joins us for an interview that starts strong discussing Amazon Thursday Night Football. backing up Tua, andTom Brady calling him a mother****** and ends...awkwardly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All Mike wants is to see Jessica's Notre Dame tears, but he somehow ends up belligerently defending UM attendance…again. Are young people just too nihilistic to be upset over football? Plus, betting the home underdog, the craziness of AP poll rankings, Cris Collinsworth's Flu Game, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 10, 2022 ~ Supreme Court orders abortion and voting rights proposals on ballot. Former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan sounds alarm about misinformation. Republican State Senator Tom Barrett challenging Democrat Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin in the 7th district. State Senator Jeff Irwin, Democrat, running for reelection in the 15th working with Ann Arbor City Council to create their own power grid. Democrat Congresswoman Debbie Dingell running in the 6th discusses an impending eviction crisis and Republican Congresswoman Lisa McLain running in the 9th discusses the troubling labor market.
On this episode, Roy is tired of Brian Kelly, Coach O is enjoying life as a retired coach, we ask if Scott Hanson is ever not excited to host the Red Zone, Mike Schur provides a Stat of the Day, and we give you our first ever DraftKings Sunday Parlay. A sarlay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are the Suey Award nominees for Best Revelation and Worst Mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin has a harrowing experience in an Uber, we sing NFL theme songs to commemorate the beginning of the football season, Chris Cote is unrelenting in asking who is everyone's coach of the year, Mike Schur brings a Stat of the Day, and we bring you the Suey nominees for Best Back In My Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony Anderson joins the show for a quick conversation before our Suey nominees for Best Mispronunciation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After Serena Williams officially played her final tennis match last week at the U.S. Open, Howard, Kate and Amin gathered to discuss how we deal with sad goodbyes to our favorite athletes and what the best version of "the end" looks like for superstars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mutually Assured Shame. What more do we need to say? Also, we introduce a new game called "Stranger Things in Sports." Nathan is nominated for a Suey (kind of). And Bryan is absolutely unhinged about the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanlebatardshow/support
After a conversation on NBA 2K ratings and the people who decide them, Amin knows basketball and shares his opinion on the Warriors' future, Knicks' incompetence, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers. Then, T. J. Houshmandzadeh joins us to discuss his NFL career and the upbringing that led him there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LourAfterHours' Midweek Mensches presented by @BlueWirePods - Patrick Kenney [who?] is having a Volleyball moment The Mensches talk Krispy's Dogs: peanutbutter, mayonaise & onions or Smetty, Samson & Amin? The rehersal? The SUEY's. The Meadowlarkers & Vic's [Braden] vacant lot. We give some love to Paddy and his new journalistic career. #LourAfterHoursCrew - #MidweekMensches: @PaddyFromCut @SantiniMatt @schweitz_ay @staiano Don't forget to checkout Paddy, a.k.a. Patrick Kenney on the Lantern https://www.thelantern.com/author/patrickkenney/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It has become more inhumanely hot outside in Miami than usual, and Dan is legitimately worried about the working conditions for the teams coming down to play the Dolphins. Then, Robert Griffin III's broadcasting, football gear vs. firefighter gear, and is it even worth being a football fan if you root for Iowa? Plus, our first Suey category: Best Limited Fake! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 2, 2022 ~ State Board of Canvassers do not approve abortion ballot question for November ballot. AG Dana Nessel won't debate Republican challenger Matt DePerno. Democrat Congresswoman Debbie Dingell running in the 6th talks forever chemicals with Paul W Smith and Republican Congresswoman Lisa McClain running in the 9th stops by the studio to talk to Kevin Dietz.
We discuss Serena Williams' top tier sports moment from last night. Then, College Football season has officially arrived: LSU vs. FSU, Miami's continued pursuit of success, CFB payrolls, the Backyard Brawl, and more. Plus, Tom Brady's face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan went to the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert in Miami. We discuss the merits of studying for a concert setlist. Plus, Stugotz still wants to use voicemail, a UFC breakdown from Tony, and a question about how much we enjoy watching the established brands in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Cote provides an update on Greg's Lobos before the fantasy football season begins, and he is visibly excited. Then, what actually happened on yesterday's show with Amin and Zach? Plus, Dan and Greg pay their tribute to Jason Jenkins, we discuss how air travel has changed, and Greg's Back In My Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Jenkins, the Miami Dolphins senior vice president of communications and community affairs, passed away tragically over the weekend. The show pays its respects to Jenkins and his family and shares stories of his kindness and compassion. Then, Mike was wrong about Tony's fantasy advice, a breakdown of the Chiefs wide receivers, and one of our favorite segments with Stan Van Gundy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Ryan defends his dog to the bitter end. Plus, how many times do you wear the clothes you just recently worn without washing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin and David react to the Patrick Beverley trade to the Lakers. They discuss trading players at the height or depth of their value and the power franchise players have over Front Office decisions. Then, the new Manti Te'o Netflix documentary "Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist" leads us into a conversation about making friendships online and catfishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Samson is here! We dive into movies Amin had on tape as a kid, David's TikTok rabbit hole and drug & alcohol habits in college, mixology, and how movies age over time in the eyes of younger viewers. Then, we relive when Chris Cote had difficulty doing a read for Sheets and Giggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin has just been introduced to the Savannah Bananas, and he likes what he sees. Then, we attempt to give Witty, Mike, and Amin official middle names. Plus, an on-air production meeting turns into stories about Ron Magill and Bill Lawrence's pickup basketball habits. Plus, one of our favorite interviews of the year with Canes football coach Mario Cristobal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The crew floats a theory about why HBO Max's App really crashed during "House of the Dragon." Mike has a strong take on the use of Gloria Estefan's "Conga" and Pitbull's latest hit. Then, Amin's Top 5 Things That Are Wrong With Hard Knocks. Plus, we take a look back at one of our favorite moments from the show...Roy's Pop-Punk Knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a star-studded Big Suey today! We have Mike Schur with his latest Stat of the Day, Mohamed Sanu of the Miami Dolphins talks to us about being one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history and Ricky Williams starts his segment by lovingly calling Dan a curse word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB has surrendered to the NFL by announcing there will be no World Series games on Sundays, and the NBA continues to make decisions to avoid competing with football, so Howard and Amin take an overarching look at the NFL as the monster it has become. They look at the changing decorum amongst professional sports leagues and analyze the power of the NFL and the comfort of consuming a sport that has perfected what it does. Is there anything you can do against the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg is still reeling from talking to Charles Bricker, Winning Wednesday returns for a Fony parlay, Mike has another outlandish take, and Greg dismisses modern television viewing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Cote introduces us to one of his greatest ideas yet: The Slow Report. Then, John Amaechi joins us to discuss his work as a business psychologist, leadership failings, bacon sandwiches, and nincompoops before a riveting game of Stump The Meech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Schur joins us for his Stat of the Day and his thoughts on Fernando Tatis Jr.'s suspension. Then, Stugotz's Weekend Observations leads us down a journey of learning where a whole slew of NFL players have landed since last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Schefter joined Stugotz to discuss Canton, fajitas, airports and to break down the latest news in the NFL and NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Meadowlarkers, Amin, Kate, and Howard discuss the way the American's view of journalism's role has changed both in sports and out of it. After the Knicks did not invite local or national media to their introduction of Jalen Brunson, the crew analyzes the media's evolving standing in our society and the erosion of the belief in a need for a free press by fans and people in positions of power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Winning Wednesday, Tony provides us with his "lock of the century." Then, the pandemic laid bare the big business behind college football, so we discuss the continuing "College Football Revolution" as the season approaches. Plus, Mike Schur joins us for his Stat(s) of the Day and Greg Cote petitions to replace Mount Rushmore...with himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan, Stu, and the Shipping Container discuss the streaming wars and some of their favorite new Apple TV shows, including Black Bird with short king Taron Egerton. Dan dives into how streaming impacted Charles Barkley and his negotiations with LIV Golf. Then, one of our most controversial Top 5 lists in the history of the program: Top 5 Great Smelling Foods That Don't Taste As Good As They Smell. Plus, Mike Schur's Stat of the Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it better to be a praying mantis, spider of death, or a freakin' serpent as a Wide Receiver? Stugotz tells us the story of being in the wrong room at the right time during Hall of Fame weekend. Then, we discuss Malcom Gladwell's comments on working from home and dissect the ever-shifting expectation of our labor force. Plus, Mike Schur's Stat of the Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin has Stugotz guess the plot to a movie based on the lead actors alone, the crew fleshes out Tony's idea for a live show with Jimmy Johnson at "The Big Chill," and we take a trip to Tummy Ache City. Also Ricky Williams on enjoying talking about death, white people complaining too much and the astrological chart of Joe Biden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 40 of The Meadowlarkers, Howard, Kate, and Amin are joined by writer Louisa Thomas of the New Yorker to discuss Athletes Unlimited, a new league helping to reshape who has the power in sports by having the players run the show. The crew dives into Louisa's story on the league and begin to reimagine the entire sports landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stugotz has a chance to join Tony Boselli as part of his "family and friends" experience for his Hall of Fame induction, but will Stu actually make it there? Plus, some strong takes on the new Derek Jeter documentary, "The Captain." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Cote has a huge admission to make to the crew after an experience during his vacation. Plus, if you were to use an airport shower, which sports TV personality would you want to use that shower before you? Then, Top 5 TV Studio Zaddies, Mike Ryan's standing within the show's "handsome meter," whether or not running has become outdated, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, we break down Ric Flair's last wrestling match that made him look very old, Stugotz delivers his weekend observations live from a Pilates studio, and Meadowlark's Howard Bryant joins the show to discuss the breaking Deshaun Watson news, Bill Russell's passing, and a dinner with Dave Winfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Le Batard, Stugotz and the crew discuss going to the DMV, Mike Ryan has his Top 5 Weirdest Places In Miami, and Ricky Williams breaks down the astrological chart of J Lo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, the shipping container wonder how hard Nolan Ryan can throw a pitch at 75 years old and discover the origins of several baseball terms. Then, in honor of Shark Tank, Dan Duane of the Réunion Podcast to discuss the area of the world that had the most deadly shark attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Has the fax machine industry achieved its best earnings year to date? Stugotz crunches the numbers. Roy believes Better Call Saul has found its "Fly" episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the first time since February, Greg Cote has a Back in My Day. Plus, Tony Boselli will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We make fun of that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean Ross Sapp joins the show to discuss Vince McMahon's retirement. The guys finish off their Top 10 Dolphins list. Does Jerry West stand a chance against JJ Reddit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices