Podcast appearances and mentions of Bill Belichick

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comIs your head coach going to succeed? Most of the time, you'll know by Year 2. Welcome to the latest installment of SZD's checkup on head coaches about to start their second season on the job. The class of 2025 was famously light on Power 4 hires but offers more G6 hope than you might think. In this episode, we'll tier out this crop of second-year coaches as follows:* 0:16: Why Year 2 remains such a revealing checkpoint for college football coaches, even after the portal changed the roster-building calendar.* 8:03: The guys who are trending up, like Zach Kittley at FAU, Mark Carney at Kent State, Matt Drinkall at Central Michigan, Willie Simmons at FIU, Jerry Mack at Kennesaw State, Dan Mullen at UNLV, Jason Eck at New Mexico, and Matt Entz at Fresno State.* 24:28: The guys who have us in wait-and-see mode, including the hard AAC jobs, Phil Longo at Sam Houston, Mike Uremovich at Ball State, Eddie George at Bowling Green, Dowell Loggains at App State, Tony Gibson at Marshall, Barry Odom at Purdue, and Rich Rodriguez at West Virginia.* 39:22: The guys who are already trending the wrong way and need a turnaround, like Scott Frost at UCF and, well …* 46:01: Bill Belichick's lousy first year at North Carolina and how much hope there is that things could improveProducer: Anthony VitoEveryone can hear a free preview of this episode. To get the whole thing, become a paid subscriber today.For $10 a month (or you can get a free month with an annual subscription), subscribers get about twice as many Split Zone Duo podcasts, as well as our coach carousel reporting, deep dives on college football history, Q&A opportunities, and many more goodies as we think of them. You also help keep this show independent and ensure we're making a podcast that puts our listeners, not anyone else, first.

Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss youth sports becoming a business and share stats on costs and participation drop-off, then move into the episode's main topic: the difference between hard coaching and bad coaching. Using examples like Pete Carroll, Bill Belichick, and Nick Saban, they argue coaches can win with different personalities but must coach authentically, with clear intent, and avoid yelling as a default. They emphasize demanding without demeaning, not treating athletes like military recruits, and building trust so tough coaching is received properly. Simpson explains why coaches struggle balancing toughness and relationships, recommending focusing on a few key non-negotiables, recognizing “fair isn't equal,” and choosing battles wisely. Both stress that coaches must be experts who explain the “why,” support players off the field, correct without embarrassing, and prioritize discipline over harassment.00:00 Welcome and Setup00:55 Youth Sports Burnout01:51 The Business of Youth Sports03:30 Baseball Parenting Lessons06:20 Quote of the Week08:40 Sponsor Shoutouts10:18 Hard vs Bad Coaching17:54 Demanding vs Demeaning21:08 Trust and Toughness23:30 Balancing Relational Coaching25:20 Respect Before Likeability26:34 Discipline With Relationship28:05 Coaching in the Gray29:33 Pick the Right Battles31:57 Coaching Culture Shift35:10 Social Media and Winning37:42 Standards With Support38:49 Show Up Off Field39:50 Explain the Why40:43 Expertise Builds Buy In42:33 Discipline Not Harassment44:10 Be Know Do Leadership47:59 No Yelling Just Coaching49:20 Sponsors and Sign OffDaniel Chamberlain:@CoachChamboOKChamberlainFootballConsulting@gmail.comchamberlainfootballconsulting.comKenny Simpson:@FBCoachSimpsonfbcoachsimpson@gmail.comFBCoachSimpson.com

As we head into the summer of 2026, North Carolina baseball continues their run to Omaha as they will host a a Super Regional in Boshamer Stadium in the coming days. Carolina Football under Bill Belichick is less than three months until the games begin in year two and UNC Basketball and Michael Malone continue to build out the final pieces of what will be the newest version of Tar Heel basketball. Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley cover the Carolina waterfront on all three sports, highlighting the culture and culture building aspect of program success and what it will take to carry that success into the current and new era of college athletics. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most lawyers are not lazy. They are overloaded. Most lawyers are not afraid of hard work. They stay late, care deeply about clients, and push themselves constantly. But eventually many firm owners hit a frustrating reality: despite all the effort, they still feel stuck. Lots of motion. Not enough progress. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation on Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley sits down with Scott Pioli, three-time Super Bowl executive and former Patriots VP of Player Personnel, to explore what separates people who simply work hard from those who consistently perform at an elite level. After decades building championship teams alongside Bill Belichick, Scott learned something most professionals miss: sustainable success does not come from grinding harder. It comes from developing better habits, better preparation, better feedback systems, and a clearer understanding of what actually drives performance. Throughout the conversation, Scott shares the work habits and mindset shifts that shaped his career, the humility required to keep improving, and why high performing cultures are often "uncomfortably demanding." Steve and Scott also unpack the role of friction, accountability, and honest feedback in personal growth, leadership, and law firm success. If you feel exhausted despite working hard, this episode will challenge the way you think about productivity, leadership, and law firm growth and help you build a more intentional path to high performance. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: The critical difference between work ethic and work habits The preparation systems Scott used while building championship NFL teams How prioritization separates elite performers from overwhelmed professionals Why self-awareness and humility are essential to growth Scott's unusual color-coding and note-taking system for retaining information What "uncomfortably demanding" leadership actually means How friction and disagreement can improve performance instead of damaging teams Why elite cultures are built intentionally, not accidentally ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. ___________ Supporting Resources: Scott Pioli https://www.nfl.com/author/scott-pioli NFL Films Presents: Remembering a Special Championship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-SF6N8TzNA Matthew Spencer https://www.meyer-spencer.com Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life Virtual Workshop https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/ (discount code: PODCAST500) ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

Inside Carolina's football analyst Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley for the dive into North Carolina's linebacker room and the IC duo highlights the superlatives in the room for Bill Belichick and the Tar Heel football program. Staples highlights the Alpha - Peyton Seelmann, Mr. Consistency - Derek McDonald, the Breakout - Jonathan Agumadu and Timir Hickman-Collins as the player who's time to prove it is here. This episode is the culmination of the linebacker scouting reports that Staples has done as a part of the complete roster scouting series at Inside Carolina.com. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which college football coaches are REALLY on the hot seat heading into the 2026 season? Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down the coaches they believe may not survive the year at their current schools, including Bill Belichick at North Carolina, Deion Sanders at Colorado, Dabo Swinney at Clemson, Shane Beamer at South Carolina, Mike Locksley at Maryland and more. The crew debates whether Bill Belichick will still be coaching at North Carolina in 2027, if Deion Sanders missed his chance to leave Colorado, and whether Dabo Swinney can still compete in the modern era of college football. They also discuss which programs are falling behind financially, the toughest jobs in college football, and which coaches are under the most pressure heading into the season. Will Bill Belichick succeed at North Carolina? Can Deion Sanders keep Colorado relevant without Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders? Is Clemson heading toward a major fall under Dabo Swinney? Let us know in the comments which college football coach you think is under the most pressure this season.

Covino & Rich talk Yankees making history! With Big Mike out, 'STEVE COVINO OR BILL BELICHICK' gets fired up! Plus, World Cup mistake, 'MID WEAK MAJOR,' & players thrusting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wolchuk's Mixed Bag: Bill Belichick story time full 590 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:28:57 +0000 wFZU3BZJyxDjllUVYRx1ARwE8NEIl3EP nfl,dallas cowboys,sports GBag Nation nfl,dallas cowboys,sports Wolchuk's Mixed Bag: Bill Belichick story time GBAG Nation sets the afternoon sports pace for Dallas-Fort Worth with an energetic, roundtable approach that speaks directly to the heart of North Texas. Featuring Gavin Dawson, Super Bowl winning scout Bryan Broaddus, Eric Chiofalo, Zach Wolchuk and Lucious Alexander, the show combines insider-level knowledge, strong debate, and the confident swagger of the Metroplex, plus plenty of laughs and the kind of friendly ribbing you'd expect from a group of best friends. Your drive home is filled with in-depth coverage of the Cowboys, Rangers, Mavericks and Stars. GBAG Nation also tracks college football across Texas along with the biggest national sports headlines, translating them through a distinctly local lens. The GBAG Nation has some of the best contacts in DFW. They pull back the curtain and give you information that no one else can. This is where informed analysis meets bold opinion, with humor and camaraderie that keep it fun and real. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link

Boomer & Gio are live from D'Jais in Belmar and react to the Knicks going up 2-0 on the Cavs. Plus, Boomer on why this is the best Knicks team since 1999 and how their Game 1 comeback gave him flashbacks of being at the Garden as a kid; Jerry Reco plays the sounds from the Knicks' epic Game 1 comeback; the guys react to Bill Belichick explaining why Woody Johnson drove him away from the Jets; celebrating Eddie Scozzare as he retires from WFAN.

The best Patriots conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich & Ken with Ted Johnson. Do the Patriots have an "average" roster? Does Drake Maye need more help? Are expectations too high for Maye this season? Plus, Bill Belichick goes on Pardon My Take and Sean Hannity.

The best Patriots conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich & Ken with Ted Johnson. Do the Patriots have an "average" roster? Does Drake Maye need more help? Are expectations too high for Maye this season? Plus, Bill Belichick goes on Pardon My Take and Sean Hannity.

The best Patriots conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich & Ken with Ted Johnson. Do the Patriots have an "average" roster? Does Drake Maye need more help? Are expectations too high for Maye this season? Plus, Bill Belichick goes on Pardon My Take and Sean Hannity.

He dug up Dianna Russini's playlist for Mike Vrabel. And Osama bin Laden's p*rn stash from the CIA. He even got a DM from Bill Belichick's girlfriend on the prowl. Now, David Covucci is shattering the illusion of coaches' power — and the unfathomable pastimes of the billionaire booster class — one embarrassing document bomb at a time. Pablo finds a kindred spirit... and Jessica Smetana makes history.• Subscribe to FOIAball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(00:30) Giants sign GM Joe Schoen to contract extension (22:45) Seahawks QB Sam Darnold discusses Vikings decision not to re-sign him during 2025 free agency (32:00) UNC HC Bill Belichick conducts 2 lengthy podcast interviews this week (46:15) Hall of Fame RB Marshall Faulk criticizes racial disparity in college and pro jobs (51:45) Lions, LB Jack Campbell agree to 4-year extension (53:30) Bears say they’ve “exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the recent trade rumors surrounding A.J. Brown and whether there's interest from other teams around the league. They also discuss expectations for Brown if he were to land in New England, what to make of Kayshon Boutte missing voluntary workouts and Bill Belichick's recent comments about Tom Brady. 00:00 - Thoughts on chatter around the league about A.J. Brown 17:00 - Expectations for A.J. Brown next season if he is traded to the Patriots 23:00 - Thoughts on Kayshon Boutte missing voluntary team workouts 28:00 - Is Bill Belichick trying to rewrite history? 37:00 - How will the NFL's expansion of its international program impact players? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(0:00) Chris Gasper joins the show and opens the third hour with insight on the Celtics during the offseason.(16:58) The guys talk about the current state of the Red Sox.(24:19) The guys reflect on Bill Simmons' comments about Giannis and the Celtics.(33:32) The guys discuss more of Bill Belichick's comments on an Agenda Free Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) The second hour of the show opens with Bill Belichick's comments on Tom Brady during a recent appearance. (9:06) The guys discuss more of Bill Belichick's comments on an Agenda Free Friday.(21:50) The guys talk about the Red Sox' hitting struggles and hear from callers. (29:25) A Lightning Round of Callers on an Agenda Free Friday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Time for reflection on this off day for the Red Sox after Jarren Duran carried them to a three-game sweep in Kansas City. Christian explains why a poor American League makes the Sox lucky to be in the spot they're in currently. Then, fans don't want to crown the Patriots' offseason as a success yet, but it could change if they do indeed trade with the Eagles for AJ Brown. And, Bill Belichick spoke a lot on Pardon My Take and we discovered the one thing he and Arcand have in common.

Are more fans siding with Belichick over Brady these days? // Bradfo doesn't sense the "urgency" that Sam Kennedy tells us they have // How injured really, is Roman Anthony? //

Sam Kennedy gets a not so welcome embrace from fans // Ken tries to convince us to cut John Henry some slack // Is SGA the biggest flopper in the league? // Are more fans siding with Belichick over Brady these days? // Bradfo doesn't sense the "urgency" that Sam Kennedy tells us they have // How injured really, is Roman Anthony? // Dale Ordway & Bird review The Mandalorian and Grogu // What Ted needs to see for a successful Patriots season // Does Boston want Giannis? Bill Simmons thinks not! // Rich's dirty little Celtics secret // We launch YOUR Take Grenades! // Bye, Bye Late Show //

Brock and Salk highlight some of the ups and downs so far of the Mariners season and why they have felt a little more intense. They then debate if whether the Seahawks should pay Derrick Hall and the photo of him that recently surfaced. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on what Bill Belichick and Kurt Warner brought to light this week, who could be the J.P. Crawford this season for the Seahawks and if Nick Emmanwori has been listening to the show.

As North Carolina heads into year two of the Bill Belichick era, college football continues to shift and change across the board. In the race to compete and keep up with the elites of the sport, roster building and roster spending continues to rise as does the desire to expand the college football playoff. The SEC and BigTen hold the strings, but the ACC and Big 12 stand to benefit from an expanded field as do teams like North Carolina.  Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the expansion idea and how the money game in an expanded format is really what all of this is about.  Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com  Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(00:00) The guys talk about the PMT response about Toucher and Hardy after comments about Belichick interview when they said they should've talked about Jordon Hudson(14:18.382) The Email Bit (Proudly brought to you by Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers)(28:56.981) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg and Nick address the rumor that Greg once applied for a Patriots front office position and Bill Belichick's role in it. Greg then tells a Belichick story where the former Patriots head coach encouraged him to take the MMQB job. Finally, Greg and Nick discuss the latest A.J. Brown rumors and what to expect from Kyle Williams heading into Year 2. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 

Seth and Sean discuss Aaron Rodgers saying this will be his last season, how he'll be remembered, and react to Bill Belichick saying he hates coffee even more than the Jets.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros losing and if it's time for an actual rebuild yet, if they buy that this is Aaron Rodgers' last season, go through the day's headlines, talk about if the Texans are handling a potential CJ Stroud extension right by waiting, Trent Brown saying he believes DeMeco will lead them to a Super Bowl, if AJ Brown was too petty in not inviting Jalen Hurts to his wedding, assess if the Rockets should join the club of teams calling LeBron's agent, discuss how James Harden needs to attack tonight for pride's sake, what the biggest "what if" is in Texans history, react to Mad Dog explaining how he missed the Knicks comeback due to taking too much valium, talk about which Astros players they're ok trading that wouldn't be a full-on rebuild process, how Aaron Rodgers will be remembered after he retires, Bill Belichick hating coffee, why James Harden should go on the attack tonight, and see what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.

Seth and Sean discuss which Astros players they're ok trading away that wouldn't kickstart a full-on rebuild process, how Aaron Rodgers will be remembered after he retires, Bill Belichick hating coffee, why James Harden should go on the attack tonight, and see what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.

(0:00) What happens when two friends of the show begin to feud because of the Mike Vrabel - Dianna Russini story?(10:14) Bill Belichick is back on the media circuit.(21:14) Is Giannis Antetokounmpo staying in the eastern conference? Could Miami be a destination?(30:59) Zolak defends Jaylen Brown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mega Memorial Day Weekend Episode. Jessica Smetana and the Spreadsheets & Tailgates newsletter's Michael Bryan join to take a look at what preseason win totals might mean for a long list of college football teams. Topics include but are not limited to: A new era in Happy Valley, Arizona State's international gauntlet, a potential nightmare November in Lincoln, SEC playoff teams adjusting to life with nine conference games, Dabo and Belichick, a fun team in the new Pac-12, old Notre Dame faces in new places and a whole lot more. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport

On this episode of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss Rashee Rice violating his parole by possessing marijuana. Plus, the guys hear from Bill Belichick reminiscing about why he turned down the Jets and the no days off slogan, we chat with Petros Papadakis, and much more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington wonder about the QB competition between Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa especially with Penix saying that he is trying to run his own race. Plus, the guys discuss Bill Belichick explaining why he turned down the Jets and the "no days off" slogan, we have another edition of The Good, The Bad, & the Ugly, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) John Skipper talks about the NFL media deals on Pablo Torre's podcast(18:51.441) Belichick and Hannity chalk it up in one of the most riveling interviews you've ever heard!(30:38.487) Did Bill Belichick FART?!Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today: Bres-bot might pull off a blockbuster trade; Bill Belichick on Tom Brady leaving Boston; NYC woman dies after stepping out of car and directly into an open manhole; Wiggy: Lenny Kravitz is the worst-smelling celebrity

This hour: Bill Belichick on Tom Brady leaving Boston; Wiggy needs video evidence of alien lifeforms before he starts believing

This hour: The News with Mego; The plot thickens in Brady-Belichick feud

This hour: Bill Belichick talks candidly on TB12, Aaron Hernandez; Hillnotes; Road Show tomorrow!

Bill Belichick sat down with Sean Hannity on his podcast, and we learned a LOT about what went down behind the scenes in Foxboro. Greg Hill has the latest.

Greg and the gang examine Bill Belichick's interview with Sean Hannity. What were his true intentions at the end of his coaching tenure in Foxboro?

The SEC and Big 10 want to go it alone. [1:10]Big Two will say “We're out.”“Wembynomics.” [14:12]Wemby is the global ticket.Bill Belichick's blame game strategy. [18:29]Belichick says he was deceived. Name That… Song, movie, or person. [ 25:04]Howard Cosell. Dean Wormer. Oprah. The Iron LadySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back as May continues to crank up with more on the world of sports media stories, news and audience info, etc. on the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with his insight and takes and he's joined this week for an extended conversation with Joe Flint, media writer and insider for the Wall Street Journal, to go over several subjects.They talk the NFL schedule release last Thursday night and the massive amount of standalone games there are now for the league, especially not on Sundays. Joe has thoughts on the less and less impact of the 1 pm Eastern Sunday games, the slate of games that Amazon Prime got for Thursday night football and could Fox Sports eventually, be in some jeopardy to lose NFL games in a high stakes financial game with the streamers like Amazon, Netflix and Youtube?The guys also discuss legendary coach Bill Belichick trying to do some image rehab with interviews in the off season after his dismal year in college football at the University of North Carolina. Will it help, especially, when many in the media and pundant world want to pay him back for being anti-media as a coach.They also discuss the proposed new 24 team College Football Playoff and how things have escalated so quickly from 4 teams two years ago to making the playoff turn into the only thing that matters.T.J. also has throughts on some top announcers right now for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in hockey, which golf analyst was really, reallyl good at the PGA Championship coverage and what about the Indy 500 this weekend on Fox Sports, as well?Hear it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast' and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

On Tuesday's ENN, Alex Monaco joins the show. Belichick on how he resigned from the Jets, Wembanyama felt motivated by seeing SGA win MVP, Morabito number update and Danhausen curse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) The guys open the third hour with the callers chiming in on all that has been discussed on the show. (15:14) Thoughts on Bill Belichick's comments from the Sean Hannity Podcast during a recent appearance. (25:12) Resetting yesterday's NFL schedule discussion and rule changes to the league's scheduling. (35:15) Why is it harder to win multiple championships in the NBA now? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Belichick on Barstool Podcast Pardon My Take, nothing about Jordon Hudson, leaving Jets (coffee)(16:34.320) Steven A. Smith talks about Jaylen Brown, goes after him for play and his comments on live streams(29:49.485) Who's You Caddy Classic passes go on sale TOMORROW!Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) It's time to play LIVE FREE or BUY!(19:02.837) GARY WASHBURN is a national basketball writer and Celtics reporter at the Boston Globe. He joins the show to share the latest insight into the team.(33:14.821) The guys wrap up the hour discussing Bill Belichick.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the show, we build up massive hype for tonight's Knicks/Cavs playoff opener at the Garden, breaking down Jalen Brunson's contract, comparisons to the '90s squad, and Gio's supreme confidence in a series win. We recap a wild night in sports headlined by the Mets' explosive 10-run 12th inning against the Nationals, the Yankees beating the Blue Jays behind a Jazz Chisholm homer, and the Spurs topping OKC in a double-OT thriller powered by Victor Wembanyama. Plus, we prep for Friday's Kickoff to Summer at D'Jais as we celebrate Eddie's final week before retirement—complete with sheep gifts and emotional check-ins. Finally, we react to Bill Belichick taking shots at Jets ownership on Pardon My Take and John Harbaugh making waves at a Giants town hall!

Bill Belichick explained on Pardon My Take that he left the Jets right away to work for a good owner instead of Woody Johnson or James Dolan. Cam Skattebo plans on playing all 17 games, Boomer talks about Jaxson Dart being smart with his body, and we discuss Jalen Brunson taking less money for a Knicks championship. Jerry previews Knicks/Cavs with Mike Brown on pressuring Cleveland, followed by the Spurs' double-OT win over OKC with a great game from Victor Wembanyama. Finally, the Mets score 10 in the 12th to beat the Nationals, the Yankees beat the Blue Jays as Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm homer, John Harbaugh gets booed at a Giants event for referencing Dexter Lawrence, and we hit the Moment of the Day's NFC East ass-kicking before closing with Gio's supreme confidence in the Knicks.

Bill Belichick was on Pardon My Take and said he didn't take the Jets job because he would rather work for a good owner.

Grit Week 2026 is here and we're on the road in the South. The Cavs whomp the Pistons in Game 7 to advance to ECF (00:00:00-00:11:22). PGA Championship ends in a whimper after a great tournament as Aaron Rai runs away with it late Sunday. Aaron Rodgers is back for another year with the Steelers (00:11:22-00:41:05). Who's back of the week including MMA, our trip to Chapel Hill and Bush wins Challengers (00:41:05-00:58:40). Coach Bill Belichick joins the show to talk about his life in football, coaching at UNC, Super Bowls, his hatred for coffee, what it's like watching players get better and tons more (00:58:40-02:39:19). We finish with a great Zac story of his coming out of his shell and hitting nightclubs solo.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

Tiki and Evan examine the specific reasons why Eli Manning and Bill Belichick refused to join the Chargers and Jets during their careers. They also discuss the recent injury to Clay Holmes, evaluating its impact on the Yankees' rotation and bullpen. The conversation concludes with a look at potential trade targets and a debate over the safety of NFL playing surfaces. 01:50 - Eli Manning Chargers Snub 08:43 - Belichick Resignation Details Revealed 12:45 - New York Ownership Comparison 17:14 - Yankees Offensive Efficiency Stats 20:33 - Clay Holmes Injury Impact 22:32 - Sports Update 25:30 - Evan Identity Confusion Story 28:50 - Yankees Catching Trade Targets 35:30 - NFL Stadium Surface Debate 39:10 - Mets Pitching Trade Ideas

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into two fascinating New York football what ifs, starting with Eli Manning's newly detailed explanation for why he wanted no part of the Chargers before landing with the Giants. His story about a tense dinner with San Diego's decision makers adds a fresh layer to one of the most important draft day sagas in NFL history. The conversation then turns to Bill Belichick's explanation for walking away from the Jets, including his concerns about the team's ownership future and the alternate reality of James Dolan buying the franchise. The guys also touch on Mets and Yankees fallout from the Subway Series, Carlos Mendoza's managing, Clay Holmes pitching through a broken leg, and what it all means for both teams moving forward.