Podcast appearances and mentions of Troy Aikman

I told one small lie… and somehow ended up orchestrating three full blown ambushes across the city of Dallas. What started as a simple girls trip turned into wigs, disguises, fake Instacart drivers, a sign spinning maniac outside a restaurant, and an Uber driver blasting mariachi music while swerving to the beat. I had to keep everyone separated, stagger flights from the same city, invent a connection to Troy Aikman, and pray nobody compared notes. It was chaos. The fun kind. Bret's here too…  This one is messy, loud, and very on brand for what happens when women who've known each other for decades refuse to act their age.  

Live from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis where Rich weighs in on Maxx Crosby's uncertain future with the Las Vegas Raiders. Ravens HC Jesse Minter tells Rich how Jim Harbaugh helped prepare him to replace his brother John in Baltimore, what kind of offense he'll install to take full advantage of QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Henry, and more. Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and HC Jeff Hafley join Rich to discuss Troy Aikman's role in them landing their new jobs in Miami, Tua Tagovailoa's cloudy role with the team moving forward, and their plans to rebuild the roster via the NFL Draft and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 12th, 2026 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a longtime New York Giants football fan, it's hard for me to tell a story where a Dallas Cowboys player is the hero, but this one I couldn't resist. Charles Lowery tells the story of a visit by then Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman to visit this young patient's ward in a children's cancer hospital. T.J. was one of those patients, a young boy who was dying of cancer. After visiting with him, Troy promised that he would score a touchdown in that boy's honor. As he was leaving, T.J.'s mom took the quarterback aside and told him that the boy didn't have long to live. Well, the promise stood. The following week was the Cowboys' first preseason exhibition game, and they didn't even play Troy that week. But T.J., of course, was glued to that whole game hopefully. The next week the Cowboys played in Mexico City, putting starters like Troy Aikman in for only the first quarter. The Cowboys had driven to their opponents' 20-yard line where Troy dropped back to launch a pass - only to tuck the football and, much to everyone's surprise, run the ball in for a touchdown - and then to be tackled in the end zone by these two monster defenders. Well, some Dallas sports writers were all over Aikman because he did what he's not supposed to do as a quarterback. He risked injury like that in what they called a meaningless game. They should have talked to T.J.'s mom. She said, "Troy knew it wasn't a meaningless game; not when he was playing for someone who was dying." I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Every Day, Every Play Matters." You know, it really is true. There is no such thing as a meaningless anything when you do it for someone who's dying, which in terms of God and eternity, many of the people all around us are doing. The Bible clearly says that anyone who "does not have the Son of God does not have life" (1 John 5:12) and that they are "without God and without hope in this world" (Ephesians 2:12). That includes anyone in your personal world who has not had their sins forgiven by faith in the Christ who died for them: coworkers, neighbors of yours, fellow students, people at the gym, at the club, teammates, family members. But Jesus has placed you where you are, right next to those folks, so they could have a chance at Him, a chance at heaven. And He's depending on you to tell them - to play your position each day as if you were playing for someone who's dying. You are. The Biblical story of Esther is, in a way, the story of everyone who belongs to Christ. She is the Jewish girl who, by God's design, became the Queen of Persia with no one knowing she was a Jew. Then, through the treachery of an anti-Semitic aide to the king, a decree was issued that mandated the death of every one of her people. For Esther to appeal to the king would mean the very real risk of her own life. But her godly cousin gives her this haunting challenge, "Who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" That's Esther 4:14, and it's our word for today from the Word of God. And she realizes she is in that position to save dying people, and she risks everything to rescue them. Now, something very exciting, very enlarging happens to your life when you realize that what you do every day doesn't have to be "everyday stuff." It's relationships and opportunities to point someone where you are to life in Christ. So nothing you do is meaningless, not when you do it to help someone who's spiritually dying. And the life of a church or a ministry is suddenly electrified when the leaders and the members there decide to do what they do, not just to make themselves comfortable and blessed, but to rescue the dying people all around them in their community. It changes everything. There's a lot at stake in whether you are a silent follower of Christ or one who breaks your silence to tell them about the Jesus who is their only hope. My friend, this is life-or-death. And it means that the way you play really, really matters.

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, alongside Troy Aikman discuss their bold Super Bowl predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 5th, 2026 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TALKING SUPER BOWL, NIL, BASEBALL RUMORED LOCKOUT & MORE. An American sports agent, philanthropist, and author. During his 41-year career, Steinberg has represented over 300 professional athletes in football, baseball, basketball, boxing, and Olympic sports. He has represented the No. 1 overall pick in the NFLdraft a record eight times. Steinberg is often credited as the real-life inspiration for the sports agent in Cameron Crowe's film Jerry Maguire in 1996.Steinberg has successfully negotiated over $3 billion in contracts for players including Troy Aikman, Steve Young, and Patrick Mahomes. He has represented the No. 1 pick overall in the NFL draft a record eight times, in addition to representing over 60 other first round draft picks in the NFL.

In a Heat tradeline rumor filled show we take a break at the top of the hour to take a listen to Troy Aikman's thoughts on Jeff Hafely and his hands in the Dolphins new coaching hires. Tobin takes some time to rip on Lakes fans after they come after him for posting the video of Shaq saying the ‘06 Championship was his favorite! We wrap things up with a little Mixed Bag; Shaq and Wade say ‘06 was their fav Chip!

We get off to a silly start as Tobin takes a trip down memory lane to his Barry University days and the time he was berated by an athletic staffer. After the Heat lose in embarrassing fashion to the Hawks on the night of the '06 Championship celebration, Tobin calls for Miami to make a big move before the trade deadline… Could we see Ja Morant or Giannis in a Heat uniform? The Ja Morant talk heats up as Tobin and Brittney try to convince Leroy that trading for Ja wouldn't hurt the Heat, but Leroy wants no part of what Ja could bring to the team. Tobin turns to the phone lines to help his argument… with mixed results. As the show rolls on, trade rumors continue to swirl with Tobin believing there is blood in the water and the Heat need to shake things up, while Leroy stands firm that Ja's off-the-court issues and injuries aren't worth it. The crew also plays their favorite Wednesday game, Rats Off A Ship, featuring Bad Bunny nipples, Baseball Hall of Famers, and Draymond Green. In a Heat trade deadline rumor-filled show, the crew takes a break to hear Troy Aikman's thoughts on Jeff Hafley and his role in the Dolphins' new coaching hires. Tobin rips Lakers fans after they come at him for posting Shaq saying the '06 Championship was his favorite, and the show wraps with a Mixed Bag as Shaq and Wade both agree '06 was their favorite chip.

The guys recap Super Bowl LX Media Night with the best soundbites from the Patriots and Seahawks from the annual event. ESPN ‘Monday Night Football' Analyst Troy Aikman and Rich discuss the keys to who wins Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, and says what advice he has for Drake Maye, what's impressed him most about Sam Darnold's rollercoaster NFL journey, reveals why Offensive and Defensive Coordinators are nearly as important to a team's success as HC's, says why Bill Belichick's snub was a “huge black eye” for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and why Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones deserved an Emmy for his memorable ‘Landman' cameo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 29th, 2026 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bump and Stacy are joined by Robert Mays of The Athletic Football Show to get his thoughts on why he has faith in the Seahawks offense and their impressive defense depth, they answer your questions about the Patriots offense and Quandre Diggs in Four Down Territory, they hear Troy Aikman’s theory about Bill Belichick’s NFL Hall of Fame snub in The Timeline, and they look back on the most important play of the Seahawks season. 

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com The Falcons have their new GM RedZone - The Belichick fallout continues Our Hawks snap their 4 game losing streak See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't win three Super Bowls without knowing how to be a great teammate. Jason Garrett spent years as an NFL quarterback, then served as Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys. And through it all, he's learned that strong teams need shared commitment from everyone, not just the leader. In this episode, he shares how strong teams are forged – and it's often not what you'd expect. If you want to build a culture where anyone can step up and lead, this is the episode for you. Plus, it's full of great stories about Troy Aikman, Nick Saban, and other legends of the game! You'll also learn: How to create a supportive culture without lowering standards An unforgettable way to reframe high-pressure situations What you miss when you only focus on outcomes Why your vision isn't sticking Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The How Leaders Lead App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daily Insight Emails⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day Whichever you choose, you can be sure you'll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

January 22nd, 2026 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot Mic breaks down why Orlovsky never needed to apologize, why Troy Aikman's criticism carries more weight, and why C.J. Stroud's regression is a real problem for the Texans going forward. Philip Rivers interviewing to coach Josh Allen is the kind of NFL desperation that tells you Buffalo has no real plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Hafley shares the story of his second interview with the Dolphins, how he got the job, and his experience watching the National Championship with Dan Marino and Troy Aikman—who even brought his own beer. Joe breaks down the Dolphins' challenging salary cap situation, including Tua Tagovailoa's contract and why he thinks Tyreek Hill could be cut. The conversation covers tough decisions on high-salary players and also veers into Belichick, Jordon Hudson, and some of Joe's weird interactions in parking lots.

New Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley joins the show and shares the story of his hectic second interview process, emphasizing his loyalty and why “Miami is where I wanted to be.” He recounts watching the National Championship with Troy Aikman and Dan Marino right after getting hired and weighs in on the Dolphins' quarterback situation, including praise for Malik Willis. Hafley stresses the importance of strong relationships, coaching his players hard, and building a confident team. He also highlights how critical it is for the GM and head coach to work together to lay a solid foundation.

Tobin & Leroy recap the press conference of GM Jon Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley. Tobin is enamored with the involvement of Cowboys legend troy Aikman, while Leroy doesn't believe he had a major say in any of the decisions.

Jimmy Johnson joins the show to weigh in on the Dolphins' fresh start with a new GM and head coach and why building through the draft is the only way forward. He reacts to the Bills' Keon Coleman situation and shares a story from the Cowboys drafting Troy Aikman as an example of trusting your quarterback conviction. Jimmy also praises Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza as a likely No. 1 pick and explains why being both head coach and GM no longer works in today's NFL. Plus, his thoughts on the league potentially adding an 18th regular season game.

In the second hour - How much consulting did Troy Aikman did in the hiring of the Dolphins new GM and Head Coach - Can 2 things be right and different? - We hear from the new GM and head coach of the Dolphins

Tobin & Leroy get into a funny but spirited discussion on the input former Cowboys QB and current ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Troy Aikman had in the search of the Miami Dolphins GM Jon Eric Sullivan and Head Coach Jeff Hafley

After listening to clips from the Miami Dolphins press conference we get the answer to how much influence did Troy Aikman in helping in the decision of hiring the GM and Head Coach.

What we saw was a disgrace. C.J. Stroud imploded against the New England Patriots, throwing four interceptions and nearly seven in what was one of the ugliest performances of his career. This was not just a bad stat line. It was bad fundamentals, indecision, and mistakes that raised serious questions about whether Stroud is the same quarterback he was as a rookie. The conversation goes beyond the turnovers. From dropped passes to coaching decisions, coordinator changes, and a controversial late-game punt by DeMeco Ryans, everything is on the table. Add in Troy Aikman delivering a brutally honest assessment on the broadcast, and suddenly the Texans are facing a much bigger issue than just one bad game. Is this a temporary slump, a coaching problem, or real regression from a quarterback once viewed as the future of the franchise? And with extension talks looming, how close are the Texans to a true crossroads with Stroud?

C.J. Stroud's performance vs the Patriots was labeled “a disgrace” after a brutal four-interception day that could have been even worse. The guys break down what looks like real regression: sloppy fundamentals, indecision, and turnovers that are no longer just “bad luck.” Plus, Troy Aikman delivers a cold, direct assessment of Stroud on the broadcast, and the discussion turns to the bigger issue for Houston: is this a quarterback problem, a coordinator problem, or both? They also rip Demeco Ryans for punting late while down two scores, debate how much the weather mattered, and why the Texans' elite defense made the missed opportunity feel even more painful. Then the hour swings to a wild list of “best plays by losers,” and finishes with MLB hot stove talk as the Cody Bellinger sweepstakes heats up, including what the Yankees should do if the Mets come with a huge short-term offer.

January 15th, 2026 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Dan Soder, who is very good friends with Mike McDaniel, blamed Troy Aikman for his firing.

Here's Thursday's show, featuring a comedian going at Troy Aikman, a fantastic trip inside the wayback machine, 2 loaded segments of Entertainment Headlines, more bad Mavs news, The Florida Report, and why local libraries are having long wait times for a certain steamy book series. Enjoy, and have a great day!

Who are the two favorites for the Cowboys DC job? What if Troy Aikman was running the show for the Cowboys? Daron Bland's Injury Update… Miami-Dallas-Hurricanes vs Indiana Hoosiers for the chip Who Ya Got? All that and more as Ro P & Jesse whip around the league with the latest on the coaching carousel, playoff drama, picks and predictions on this latest episode of Bleav in Cowboys. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(00:00-17:18) Andy Crouppen joins us in studio back from a little holiday respite. Tickets are a little pricey for the CFP National Championship. Passports and bath houses. An unsettling night's sleep. Hot springs. It's none of your business what happens in the bath houses. Budapest. The upper crust velvet monkeys. Legal precedent for harboring exotic monkeys. 100 year old urinals. Why do they put ice in urinals?(17:26-26:55) Audio of Bears coach Ben Johnson on if there's something personal between him and Matt LaFleur and his viral F the Packers moment. Audio of a young, future takesmith in Philly not happy after the Eagles lost to the 49ers. Destined for afternoon drive. Troy Aikman speculating if last night was the last we see of Aaron Rodgers. Rams and Bears on Sunday night. Audio of Aaron Rodgers fed up with questions about Mike Tomlin.(27:05-39:30) E-Mail of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 9th, 2026 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel start the show with Part 2 of their analysis of Tony Dokoupil's first week as the CBS Evening News host (01:02). They dive into the technical difficulties, the quality of the writing, and one thing Bryan and Joel think he did well this week. Next, the guys discuss the death of a Pittsburgh newspaper, and what this means for local news (25:49). After that, Bryan and Joel have a conversation about how to be a successful sports columnist in today's media age (33:09). The show ends with an interview with ESPN's Joe Buck, where he talks about his black eye (46:00), his father Jack Buck (49:36), announcing with Troy Aikman (1:00:04), and so much more, here on the Press Box. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Guest: Joe Buck Producer: Bruce Baldwin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dive into the fallout of the Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel and the growing belief in this room that John Harbaugh is headed to South Beach to work for an owner ready to break the bank. Boomer questions if Dolphins consultant Troy Aikman pulled the strings on McDaniel's exit, while we break down Jaxson Dart's viral sideline comments from the Miami-Ole Miss game about the Giants' next head coach. Plus, we react to Ravens OC Todd Monken's admission that he failed Lamar Jackson, play the "douchey" Evan Roberts clip that Craig Carton refused to air for MLB's Rob Manfred, and a caller asks if Steelers could be the next to make a coaching change.

Boomer Esiason questions if Troy Aikman's role as a Dolphins consultant played a hand in Mike McDaniel's exit. There was chatter from Jaxson Dart on the sidelines of the Miami-Ole Miss game about the Giants' head coaching vacancy. Plus, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's appearance on the Carton Show, where he addressed the threat of a future work stoppage and a potential league realignment to fix the grueling travel schedules for players.

"You have dancing swords when you need a qk." The red-headed stepchild of NFL analysts is here to do Troy Aikman's job for our show and for far less money: it's time to fix the Miami Dolphins. Also, nocturnal meandering, cults, and colts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 579 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Sports Media Watch editor and founder Jon Lewis and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp. In this podcast we go over all of the NFL Wild Card games from a media perspective; how Prime Video got such a great game with the Packers-Bears; why 30 millions viewers is the new floor for these games; ESPN landing Texans-Steelers; Tom Brady's role with the Raiders, Troy Aikman helping the Dolphins, and Matt Ryan potentially working with the Falcons and what that means for viewers; the inherent conflict that exists with the roles; Jason Benetti as a leading candidate for NBC's MLB upcoming package; how NBC should approach MLB hires; the college football playoff quarterfinals averaging 19.3 million viewers; whether we think Indiana, Oregon, Ole Miss and Miami are good television draws and more.  You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does Troy Aikman's hiring as a Dolphins consultant mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

Canty is considering changing his baby's name. Fernando Mendoza continues to establish himself as QB1 and Canty thinks Alabama is trending towards not being a top flight CFB program after the blowout loss to Indiana. There is no shortage of storylines ahead of Ravens-Steelers with many futures on the line (Harbaugh, Lamar, Tomlin, Rodgers). Why is Troy Aikman advising the Dolphins on their GM search? Who needs the AFC #1 seed the most? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty is considering changing his baby's name. Fernando Mendoza continues to establish himself as QB1 and Canty thinks Alabama is trending towards not being a top flight CFB program after the blowout loss to Indiana. There is no shortage of storylines ahead of Ravens-Steelers with many futures on the line (Harbaugh, Lamar, Tomlin, Rodgers). Why is Troy Aikman advising the Dolphins on their GM search? Who needs the AFC #1 seed the most? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Micah Parsons defending Trevon Diggs after being released by the Dallas Cowboys, Lamar Jackson plans to play on Sunday for the finale vs the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Miami Dolphins are bringing in Troy Aikman as consultant for GM search and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Micah Parsons defending Trevon Diggs on Twitter8:20 - Lamar Jackson playing on Sunday against Steelers25:20 - Dolphins bring in Troy Aikman to consult on GM search37:55 - Burrow and Chase on Bengals’ disappointing season48:35 - Giants expected to look at all options per Rappaport50:40 - Bills asking fans to help shovel snow1:00:25 - Q & Aaayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We tackle the "Loser Leaves Town" rumors surrounding the Steelers-Ravens showdown—could a loss on Sunday end the era for either Mike Tomlin or John Harbaugh? We look at the playoff pressure on Sean McDermott, Zac Taylor's standing in Cincy, and the head-scratching move in Miami to hire Troy Aikman as a GM consultant while Dan Marino is already on the payroll.

December 31st, 2025 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mack reacts to Troy Aikman's comments about NFL franchises ruining the development of young quarterbacks.

Izzy and Mikey A are just learning about Stugotz's big Fox Sports and iHeart announcement from yesterday. Old Man Rivers even had Troy Aikman laughing last night as the Colts lost to the 49ers. Can the NBA close the gap in the war for Christmas day with the NFL? Stugotz is going to a Phish show on New Year's Eve and Billy Joel is catching strays. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code COMPANY at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Izzy and Mikey A are just learning about Stugotz's big Fox Sports and iHeart announcement from yesterday. Old Man Rivers even had Troy Aikman laughing last night as the Colts lost to the 49ers. Can the NBA close the gap in the war for Christmas day with the NFL? Stugotz is going to a Phish show on New Year's Eve and Billy Joel is catching strays. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code COMPANY at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want uncommon results, you have to live by uncommon standards, especially on the days you do not feel like showing up. In this mashup episode, I'm bringing together some of the most disciplined competitors and leaders I've ever sat down with to break down what consistency and commitment really look like when the lights are off and no one is clapping. You're going to hear from people who have won at the highest levels of sports, business, leadership, and life, and every one of them shares the same truth. Success is not built in moments. It is built in habits. Troy Aikman takes us inside what it really means to be trusted as a leader when everything is on the line. He shares why the greats are never outworked, how daily preparation creates belief inside a locker room, and why commitment is proven long before game day. Jim Rome brings his trademark intensity and clarity, challenging the excuses we make and exposing why most people talk about wanting it but never back it up with action. His message is simple and uncomfortable. Consistency is not sexy, but it is undefeated. Gerard Adams opens up about discipline in entrepreneurship and why momentum is built by honoring small promises to yourself every single day. Dabo Swinney shares how faith, standards, and consistency shape culture, not just wins, and why who you become matters more than what you achieve. And Mark “The Undertaker” Calaway gives one of the most powerful reminders you will ever hear about longevity, professionalism, and showing up prepared for decades, not seasons. This episode is about doing the work when motivation fades. It is about staying committed when results are slow. And it is about building a life you can count on because you have become someone who can be counted on. If you feel stuck, inconsistent, or frustrated with your progress, this conversation will reset your standards and remind you what winning actually requires. You do not need more inspiration. You need more follow through. This episode will challenge you to raise your standards, lock in your habits, and finally live with the level of commitment your goals demand. Key Takeaways: Why consistency beats talent every single time How elite leaders earn trust through daily preparation The difference between being interested and being committed Why small habits done daily create massive long term momentum How discipline creates confidence even before results show up What it really takes to sustain excellence over decades, not months ⁠

Seahawks and Rams might've been the Game of the Year last night, but before discussing it we have to listen to a clip where it sounded like Christopher Mad Dog Russo accidentally killed Troy Aikman. Then, the crew is split on if the Seahawks and Sam Darnold did enough to change the narrative around them heading into the playoffs despite now being the #1 seed in the NFC. Puka Nacua is making sure the Rams Media Relations staffer is having a terrible holiday season. And finally, we update the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks and Rams might've been the Game of the Year last night, but before discussing it we have to listen to a clip where it sounded like Christopher Mad Dog Russo accidentally killed Troy Aikman. Then, the crew is split on if the Seahawks and Sam Darnold did enough to change the narrative around them heading into the playoffs despite now being the #1 seed in the NFC. Puka Nacua is making sure the Rams Media Relations staffer is having a terrible holiday season. And finally, we update the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices