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In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including their left tackle situation. After that, White Sox television analyst Steve Stone joined the show to discuss the MLB playoffs and Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn's success in Milwaukee.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Anthony uses the Giannis reports from ESPN to connect the dots on this Lakers offseason, then explains the balance the Lakers will need to strike as they weigh remaining flexible for him but also try to maximize their opportunity this season. 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

It's been a crazy weekend in sports media and we're ready to go over the evolving, bizarre story of Fox Sports NFL broadcaster Mark Sanchez getting into a fight late Friday night, getting stabbed and then being charged by the Indianpolis police while there to work the Colts/Raiders NFL game. Plus, what's going on with ESPN and their SEC personality/host Paul Finebaum and whether he was being repremanded or not? It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is joined this week by Tyler Jones of "The Jones Report Podcast" and more to give their insight and takes.The guys also talk the crazy finish that T.J. was part of in Seattle as the Buccaneers rallied to win a wild game with the Seahawks and the great Kevin Harlan was on the TV call of it. Harlan also traveled on Monday night ot Jacksonville and was on the national radio call of the Jags dramatic win over the K.C. Chiefs, too. There's lots of highlights etc.Also, they cover the latest in college football audience, the MLB playoff on TV, the WNBA cotinuing controversy with commisioner Cathy Englebert, while their championship series is playing out and more!It's all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

This week, we catch up with Billy, as he is forced back into the Army, missing an entire season of Yankee baseball. He is also labeled as a "troublemaker", and a "bad influence" on teammates like Mickey Mantle, just because they go out drinking, every night, and a major brawl happened to beak out at the Copacabana, at Billy's birthday party! He fights, he scraps, and he gets traded, all over the league!   Watch the Yankees play a whole season, while you're in the Army, fight with your team'sa general manager, and be a bad influence on all of your friends with Billy Martin - Part 3!!   Check us out, every Tuesday! We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!!   Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman   Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS, STM & YSO merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com   Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS, STM & YSO!!   Contact us on... instagram.com/smalltownmurder facebook.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by 3X Super Bowl Champion, and former Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians to recap last night's Monday Night Football thriller between the Chiefs and the Jags and all the biggest storylines around the NFL as we enter week 6. Joining the program fresh off a massive win is Jaguars Head Coach, Liam Coen to discuss where the teams at right now, Trevor Lawrence's development, Travis Hunter's usage so far and how he's managing it, his relationship with Shad Khan, and much more. Next, Stanley Cup Champion, American Hero in the Olympics, and new ESPN NHL analyst, TJ Oshie joins the progrum to preview the upcoming NHL season which starts tonight, the chances of the Florida Panthers having a 3-peat, Connor McDavid taking a big pay cut to help out Edmonton, and more. Later, 2024 NL Manager of the year, Manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, Pat Murphy joins the show to chat about how special this years Brewers team is, being able to win in multiple ways, his football coaching career, the Miz' stuff, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Steve Levy joins the show and starts the episode talking about how sad it is to be a New Yokr Jets fan and how he feels bad for passing it down to his son. Then, we talk puck. Is it now or never for the Oilers? How will the Barkov injury impact the Panthers? Can you call yourself a Yankees fan today if you go to the Rangers opener? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special bonus episode, Bomani Jones reacts to the Chiefs stunning loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and explains why he still believes Kansas City will make the playoffs. Later, he explores the reports of trade discussions between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks and explains why he thinks it is best for Giannis to stay in Milwaukee. After the break, he discusses the awkward situation between ESPN and Paul Finebaum, the upcoming UFC event at the White House, the poor reviews for Taylor Swift's album, and much more! 01:00 - Jaguars Stun Chiefs 15:50 - Why Giannis Shouldn't Want to Be Traded to the Knicks 33:00 - ESPN's Paul Finebaum Problem 41:30 - Taylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded: October 06, 2025 Will Compton and Taylor Lewan have a double header with Miami Hurricanes Head Coach Mario Cristobal and ESPN's NFL Fantasy Football guru Field Yates! First, Mario Cristobal hops on the bus fresh off a huge win over Florida State. He dives into the culture shift at The U, what it’s like coaching elite quarterbacks like Cam Ward and Carson Beck, and how he’s keeping Miami on the national stage and in the hunt for the College Football Playoffs. Then, ESPN’s own Field Yates joins Will and Taylor to chop it up about the official Bussin’ Fantasy League. From drama in the group chat to the wildest fantasy football punishments we’ve seen, Field breaks it all down and gives his best fantasy advice and tips for keeping your league competitive (and hilarious). If you’re a college football junkie, a fantasy football sicko, or just love some top-tier ball talk, this is the episode for you. Hop on the bus and enjoy, fellas. Big Hugs, Tiny Kisses! TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 3:41 Vegas Recap16:56 Will’s Weekend20:09 Red River Live Show23:14 Spooktober Is HERE25:19 Chad Powers Is An Electric Show 32:21 Jack’s Thoughts On The Titans 38:52 MARIO CRISTOBAL INTERVIEW STARTS 38:56 Cam Ward At Miami40:46 Transfer Portal Culture43:37 Francis Mauigoa Is A Dinosaur45:34 Importance Of Talent Acquisition Personnel46:51 Being State Champs48:09 Getting Carson Beck50:14 Staying Focused Rest Of The Season51:46 Eliminating Distractions In Miami53:28 Malachi Toney Is A Stud56:30 Coaching At His Alma Mater1:01:13 Bud Light: What Would You Do Anything For?1:02:01 Would He Go To The NFL? 1:07:26 FIELD YATES INTERVIEW STARTS 1:09:28 Getting Into Fantasy Football1:15:46 Bussin Fantasy Trade Drama 1:21:00 Does Field Want To Be An NFL GM? 1:27:41 Was Roger Goodell Behind Year 10??1:30:01 Best Fantasy Football Punishments1:34:01 Bud Light: What Would You Do Anything For? 1:38:09 True Classic Gooner Of The Month1:39:39 Fantasy Football DramaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Fearless,” Jason Whitlock analyzes Trevor Lawrence's heroic, game-winning touchdown that he managed even after tripping and falling down, which led to the Jaguars' 31-28 win over the Chiefs. Guest Danny Kanell joins Whitlock to discuss the play and why the Chiefs' Chris Jones made no effort to stop Lawrence. The pair also talk about reports that Bill Belichick has banned the UNC social media team from posting any Patriots-related content, as well as Steve Sarkisian praising Arch Manning and making excuses for the Texas Longhorns' losses to Ohio State and the University of Florida. Shemeka Michelle joins Whitlock to unpack controversial comments Ayesha Curry made about being married to NBA All-Star Steph Curry. Whitlock rounds out the show with Steve Kim, as the two discuss an impending announcement from LeBron James and Paul Finebaum allegedly being punished by ESPN for expressing interest in running for Republican political office. Another high-octane show today — don't miss it! ​​Today's Sponsors: PreBorn Thanks to your support, PreBorn! has saved over 38,000 babies this year, but with abortion challenges escalating, your $28 donation can provide ultrasounds that double the chance of mothers choosing life, so please call #250 and say "BABY" or visit https://Preborn.com/FEARLESS to make a direct impact. Share the Arrows Share the Arrows, a one-day event on October 11th in Dallas, Texas, hosted by BlazeTV's Allie Beth Stuckey, offers women worship, teaching, and real conversation with bold voices like Jinger Duggar Vuolo and Francesca Battistelli to encourage and equip them with biblical truth in a challenging culture; tickets, including VIP options, are available at https://sharethearrows.com. SHOW OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 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/3zHaeLT CLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on X: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSOR: Share the Arrows - a live event with Blaze Media’s own Allie Beth Stuckey in Allen, Texas on October, 11th. It’s not just an event—it’s a powerful, faith-filled experience where women come together to be encouraged, equipped, and reminded of their purpose as wives, moms, and daughters of God. This year’s lineup is fantastic: Jinger Duggar Vuolo, Alisa Childers, Shawna Holman, Taylor Dukes, Katy Faust, and worship by the amazing Francesca Battistelli. It’s going to be a powerful weekend your wife won't want to miss. Tickets will go fast, so don’t wait, go to https://www.ShareTheArrows.com to grab your tickets now. TODAY: Rush announces a reunion tour coming in 2026, and the band's replacement for legendary drummer Neil Peart may surprise you. ESPN claims Paul Finebaum was not removed from the network after Finebaum told Clay Travis he was saddened by Charlie Kirk's murder and was considering running for Senate. We dig into the facts. Country music star Zach Bryan releases what seems to be an anti-ICE song. And we have some visitors to the studio today, and you won't believe what they brought us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPONSOR: Share the Arrows - a live event with Blaze Media’s own Allie Beth Stuckey in Allen, Texas on October, 11th. It’s not just an event—it’s a powerful, faith-filled experience where women come together to be encouraged, equipped, and reminded of their purpose as wives, moms, and daughters of God. This year’s lineup is fantastic: Jinger Duggar Vuolo, Alisa Childers, Shawna Holman, Taylor Dukes, Katy Faust, and worship by the amazing Francesca Battistelli. It’s going to be a powerful weekend your wife won't want to miss. Tickets will go fast, so don’t wait, go to https://www.ShareTheArrows.com to grab your tickets now. TODAY: Rush announces a reunion tour coming in 2026, and the band's replacement for legendary drummer Neil Peart may surprise you. ESPN claims Paul Finebaum was not removed from the network after Finebaum told Clay Travis he was saddened by Charlie Kirk's murder and was considering running for Senate. We dig into the facts. Country music star Zach Bryan releases what seems to be an anti-ICE song. And we have some visitors to the studio today, and you won't believe what they brought us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Cooper Flagg's NBA preseason debut before diving into the 10 biggest names who will define the upcoming NBA season including uncertain futures for LeBron & Giannis, some potential big leaps for star players, some fascinating drama around the league and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A former player told Salk that the Mariners have "got this now". Is he right? Brock and Salk discuss the matter. Later, Jeff Passan of ESPN joins the show to give his insight on the MLB playoffs so far, the Mariners, decision making in the playoffs and more.

Andy's Not-So-Excellent Parking Adventure. Taking Command in LA. The Mark Sanchez assault case is not getting better for him. All-time NFL "calamities." Finebaum yanked by ESPN. "More NFL games are lost, than won." Do you love football? Are you finally "out" on Al Michaels? Jane Goodall was once a freaking dime! MORE . . .Our Sponsors:* Check out CBDfx and use my code CZABE for a great deal: https://cbdfx.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/CZABEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The college football season is about halfway over and there are a lot of teams' seasons that are sitting in the middle of catastrophe and staying in the College Football Playoff hunt. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss which of these teams may survive and who may be looking for a new coach at the end of the year. Does the losing coach of LSU and South Carolina have to be concerned for his job after so much preseason hype? Is the loser of Texas and Oklahoma eliminated them from CFP contention, or would Oklahoma be able to survive a loss? Will Hugh Freeze be out with a loss to Georgia?Later, a major controversy was the talk of the sports media world yesterday and today the guys discuss. The controversy surrounded Paul Finebaum's absence on ESPN after his interview with Clay Travis, where Finebaum spoke about potential interest in running for Republican Senate in Alabama. Monday, Travis claimed Finebaum was banned from the ESPN main network after not seeing Finebaum on any of the usual shows he is on over the last week. ESPN denied any truth to this and then speculation began. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss what all seems to be happening and if there appears to be any truth or if this all may be designed to drum up controversy.*Disclaimer: This conversation was recorded before any confirmation of Finebaum appearing on ESPN on Tuesday morning.Finally, in the new world of NIL and college football, some teams and conferences were bound to fall behind. Steven Godfrey discusses the difficulties the Group of Five teams are having in this new world. He and Andy chat about the concept of some schools dropping down to FCS, or to D-2, and how that may be better than struggling in the Division 1 landscape. Get your week rolling with College Football Enquirer.(2:02) - What will determine the LSU & South Carolina coaches' job safety?(6:59) - Are Texas & Oklahoma eliminated with a loss on Saturday?(13:07) - Will Hugh Freeze be out at Auburn with a loss to Georgia?(24:33) - Paul Finebaum controversy(42:37) - Surviving in the Group of Five Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler tells Rich what the panic level is in Baltimore after the injury-riddled Ravens' 1-4 start, how hot the hot seat is getting under Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, and 49ers QB Brock Purdy's status for Week 6. Rich reacts to the breaking news of the Cincinnati Bengals trading for Joe Flacco in the wake of Jake Browning's struggles while filling in for the injured Joe Burrow, and says what this means for the Browns QB depth chart that could bump Shedeur Sanders up to QB2 behind Dillon Gabriel. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday' Rich weighs in on the Jaguars, Broncos, Chiefs, Colts, Patriots QB Drake Maye, the Dodgers, Knicks and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we talk about Electronic Arts, 3DO, and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.We also discuss Jared Kushner, leveraged buyouts, and loot boxes.Recommended Book: Bandwidth by Dan CarusoTranscriptElectronic Arts, often shorthanded as EA, was founded in 1982 in California by a former Apple employee named Trip Hawkins, who also went on to found the ill-fated 3DO company, which made video game hardware, and the somewhat more prolific, but also ultimately ill-fated casual game developer Digital Chocolate.EA, though, has been an absolutely astounding success. It's business model was predicated on the premise of selling video games directly to retailers, rather than going through intermediaries. This allowed them to gain more market share than their competitors right off the bat, and it helped them glean higher margins than their competitors from each direct sale, too.EA also established an early reputation for treating its developers really well. They were the first gaming company to feature their developers in advertising and to give them platforms, promoting them as video game artists, basically, and it shared the profits netted from those direct sales with these develops—which in turn meant all the best developers really wanted to work for EA, which led to a beneficial cycle where they created better and better, and more and more financially successful games.In the late-80s, they started deviating from this model somewhat, scooping up a collection of successful independent game development studios and deviating, at times, from the creative lead's vision when releasing their games. They also refocused a fair bit of their resources on franchises, like the immensely successful, as it turned out, Madden NFL series, and they branched out into producing games for the console market, including the still-new Nintendo Entertainment System, in 1990.That same year, EA went public on the NASDAQ, the company got new leadership when Hawkins decided to refocus on his far less successful 3DO hardware startup, and in an interesting twist, the arrival of the Sony Playstation in North America caused EA to drop support for 3DO hardware in the mid-90s so it could refocus on Playstation games, which were a lot more lucrative.By the mid-90s, EA had an astonishingly large and successful software library, including franchises like the aforementioned Madden games and the FIFA soccer games, but also celebrity-tied games like Shaq Fu, and military shooters like Jungle and Urban Strike.By the early-2000s, EA was making exclusive licensing deals with the NFL and ESPN, in order to stave off newfound sports game competitors, and it was the only video game company to consistently make a profit, most others experiencing feast and famine cycles, with periodic wins, but a whole lot of losses they had to cover with the profits from those wins. EA, in contrast, had a reliable stable of profit-sources, and it thus had a whole lot of leverage in terms of attracting and retaining talent, but also getting big names and brands on board, for collaborative projects.What I'd like to talk about today is what happened to EA during and following the 2008 economic crisis, and how and why it recently became an acquisition target for Saudi Arabia.—In 2008, when the global economy was collapsing, EA suffered a bad holiday sales season and fired 1,100 employees and closed 12 of their facilities early the following year. Later in 2009, the company announced the firing of another 1,500 employees, which was about 17% of their total workforce at the time, and in 2010 they acquired a gaming company that focused on mobile games, which were becoming increasingly popular, now that many people had touch-capable smartphones, which brought hot new franchises like Angry Birds under their brand umbrella.On the strength of that acquisition and all those downsizings, in early 2011, EA announced that it hit $3.8 billion in revenue in the financial year for the first time, and in early 2012, it announced it surpassed $1 billion in digital revenue during the previous year, which was a huge figure that early in the digital media landscape. It used some of those profits to scoop up another mobile-first gaming company, adding properties like Plants vs Zombies and Peggle to their library.EA completed another mass-firing in 2013, dismissing 10% of their employees under what they called a reorganization, around the same time they announced an exclusive license with Disney that would allow them to develop Star Wars games.Their stock value boomed in the following years, as a result of those cost-savings measures, and those new relationships, and emboldened by record-high stock valuations, in the mid-20-teens, the company started releasing big-name games, like Star Wars Battlefront 2, with random-content loot boxes and other sorts of microtransactions.This did not go over well with players, who decried these in-game purchasing options as ‘pay to win' mechanics, as players could pay more money to get better characters and equipment, and a lot of the content, even after paying for the expensive games, was still locked behind paywalls, requiring more payments to unlock that content. A bunch of gaming journalists cried foul on this shift as the game careened toward its full release, as did a whole lot of early players, and Disney complained, too, so by the time it hit shelves, the game's loot system was substantially changed, but that whole controversy spooked investors, and led to an 8.5% stock value drop in just a single month, knocking $3.1 billion from the company's valuation. As a result of that controversy, EA also became the face for a larger legal and legislative debate about in-game purchases and how it's kinda sorta like gambling, from that point forward.Soon after, EA experienced a series of bad quarters, including a huge drop of 13.3% to its valuation when a major entry in one of their larger franchises, Battlefield V, was released late, and received very mixed reviews when it was released, which led to a million fewer sold copies than anticipated. The game was also lagging in terms of gameplay behind smaller, nimbler competitors, including then-burgeoning Fortnite.The company saw an overall boost with the surprise success of Apex Legends, and the COVID-19 pandemic boosted sales dramatically for a while, since everyone was staying home, which allowed EA to gobble up a few more competing companies with successful franchises, and they knocked out a few more successful Star Wars games, as well.In early 2021, Saudi Arabia's public investment funds bought 7.4 million shares of EA for about $1.1 billion, which flew under the radar for most gamers, but that'll be important in a moment.Later that year, the company experienced a massive hack, a lot of its data, including the source code for games, stolen and sold on the dark web. EA bought some more competitors, but word on the street in 2022 was the the higher ups at EA were quietly shopping the company around, themselves looking to be acquired by a larger entity, on the scale of Apple or Disney.In early 2023, the company announced more mass-layoffs and launched another internal reorganization. It gutted several of its most popular gaming sub-brands, including BioWare, it cancelled an upcoming Star Wars game, and it announced that it would be shifting away from licensing agreements and refocusing on EA-owned IP.The pattern of layoffs leading to better financial fortunes didn't pay off this time, though. In early 2025, EA divulged that it expected to underperform in the coming year, several of its big-name titles not doing as well as expected; the company cast blame on the market, but players and journalists pointed at the company's gutting of its big-name studios, and the firing of many of its veteran developers to explain the reduced sales.EA had another mass-firing in April of this year, and followed by another in May, which paralleled an announcement that they would no longer be moving forward with a big, planned Black Panther game.In late September of 2025, EA announced that it had reached a deal, worth $55 billion, to go private, no longer selling shares on the stock market, with the financial assistance of a group of investors, which included Affinity Partners, which is led by Jared Kushner, US President Trump's son-in-law, Silver Lake, which is a US-based private equity firm that helps make these sorts of big sales happen, and the aforementioned Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.This deal isn't done yet, it still needs to get regulatory approval and a successful vote by stockholders, but it seems likely to go through, since the US regulatory environment is pretty lax at the moment, and because Kushner is involved, it's unlikely President Trump will take a personal disliking to it.But the big story here seems to be that Saudi Arabia is buying up not just a video game company, but one of the biggest and most successful video gaming companies in the world, which, although it's lost a lot of fan-credibility over the years, still owns some massively influential intellectual property and has just a stunning number of relationships and connections throughout the media world, alongside its huge valuation.If the sale does go through, and we should know for sure by sometime around June 2026, it would be the largest-ever leveraged buyout, which means the purchase was completed by using borrowed money that was borrowed against the asset being purchased; so those investors have taken out debt against EA itself, which is an increasingly common means of buying a large asset on the cheap, but it also typically burdens that asset with a simply astounding amount of debt which must then be recouped, often by selling off undervalued assets.When this happens to a newspaper, for instance, the buyer will often sell off the paper's real estate and fire all their employees, to make money and pay off that debt, and in this case, there's a chance that debt will be paid by throwing up a bunch of new paywalls and really leaning into those in-game transactions that nobody really liked, including politicians, back in the day, but which in this current regulatory environment would probably be allowed, and they would probably make some serious bank off of it initially, before players started getting wise and moving on to other games released by less predatory companies.The really interesting facet of this story, though, is the question of why Saudi Arabia wants a video game company.And to understand that, it's important to understand that, first, the country's Public Investment Fund is meant to help its economy shift away from purely extractive resources, like oil, and it has thus invested in all sorts of things, including luxury beach resorts, minority stakes in financial service companies like Citigroup, stakes in companies like Disney and Boeing and Meta, and increasingly, investments in companies run by allies of President Trump, like the aforementioned Affinity Partners, which was formed by Jared Kushner.So this is an economic play, but also a political play, almost certainly, by the Saudis, to get in good with the people who are in good with the US government.It's also been alleged that this might be an attempt by the Saudis to engage in what's being called game-washing, which is similar to greenwashing, but instead of trying to make a company seem green and sustainable by doing kinda sorta green things, but only as a veneer to cover up the opposite, in this case it means using sports and video games and the like to increase a nation's reputation with humanistic seeming things, despite, well, the truth being much more complicated.Just as when the Fund participated in buying a Premier League football, a soccer team, back in 2021, then, alongside their concomitant establishment of LIV Gold, a golf league meant to compete with the PGA, this investment in EA, and other investments it's made in video game companies like Capcom and Nexon, might be part of a larger effort to diversify the nation's brand, not just its economics. It's human rights record is abysmal, and it's possible they're trying to cover that up, make people forget about it, by creating more connections between Saudi Arabia and more positive things, like sports and games and the like.There are additional concerns about this purchase of EA, too, by the way, because Saudi Arabia's cultural values are very anti-woman, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-liberal, democratic values. So there are fears that we might see less representation and fewer what we might call western values portrayed in the games released by these studios, as a result of this ownership.The folks running EA have said their core values will remain unchanged by the buyout, but it's expected, bare-minimum, that this will lead to another several restructurings and mass-layoffs throughout the company in the coming years, to help recoup all that debt, at the end of which even the people making those promises might be long gone.Show Noteshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Investment_Fundhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/business/dealbook/electronic-arts-buyout-jared-kushner.htmlhttps://www.wsj.com/business/deals/ea-private-deal-buyout-video-game-maker-808aefechttps://www.ft.com/content/61cef75e-ceba-43ee-80e3-040756c6154f?accessToken=zwAGQAMTiJKIkc9hzvdezrpD7tOA4wQHVsYVTw.MEUCIHND3WOT4rS4frIMIOoeXHQeil_Ma1yGrwOqUD2m306DAiEAtA_QLvpyObai9zoo_9GZSljJuJyTKxJgFHpQDcCcVsE&sharetype=gift&token=03dd6ca5-c34f-4925-8a3d-a89f4058ee80https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/ea-silver-lake-deal-jared-kushner-c145cd55?st=eZghQHhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Arts This is a public episode. 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ESPN'S Dan Wetzel kicks things off to give us the latest news & headlines from College football. We also hear from AL.com's Michael Casagrande, and take your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't always pretty, but the Jacksonville Jaguars won a 31-28 thriller over the visiting Kansas City Chiefs to improve to 4-1 on the season.In spite of some sloppiness, Trevor Lawrence got it done late in the 4th quarter, running for a one-yard touchdown, after falling down, to give the Jags the lead.The loss drops the Chiefs to 2-3 on the season, but with a lot of football left, did we learn enough about their offense to feel good about their chances moving forward?ESPN's Ben Baby takes a break from covering the Cincinnati Bengals, to join The Bill Barnwell Show and help breakdown all of the action from this week 5 Monday Night Football matchup, as seen on ESPN and ABC. 1:40 - Jaguars Defeat Chiefs 31-28 in a Tight Monday Night Football Battle 3:00 - Chiefs Fall to 2-3 on the Season 4:50 - Chiefs Mistakes Prove too Costly to Overcome 18:00 - Jaguars Defense Continues to Provide Opportunities for Victory 20:20 - What Did We Learn About the Chiefs Offense on Monday Night? 23:00 - Jaguars Improve to 4-1 on the Year 30:00 - Can the Jaguars Trust Trevor Lawrence to Overcome the Sloppiness on Offense? 42:30 - Has the Jaguars Plan for Travis Hunter Felt Right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including their left tackle situation.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Hutt and Chad break down Clay's report shaming ESPN into putting Paul Finebaum back on-air. And why it feels like a matter of time before Finebaum is off ESPN for good and a full-time member of US Senate. Plus, Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon took to the podium on Monday and discussed the clip of him yelling at running back Emari Demercado after Demercado dropped the ball before scoring a touchdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow previews the start of the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup title defense with ESPN Senior NHL writer, Greg Wyshynski. Also, on the call for tonight's opener vs Chicago, is ESPN's Bob Wischusen, and he joins the show as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "ZASLOW SHOW 2.0" is presented by Anidjar & Levine, Accident Attorneys. Call 800-747-FREE (3733) and get the money you deserve. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sawgrass Infiniti⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Florida's #1 Volume Infiniti Dealer. Financing as low as 0% APR Available. $0 Down Payment Required. 400 New Infiniti models in stock at all times. Where the Commercial Ends and the Savings Begin. Conveniently located off the Sawgrass & Commercial Blvd. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CanesWear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has the largest selection of Miami Hurricanes items. And, an amazing selection of all your favorite South Florida Pro teams. Dolphins, Panthers, Heat, Inter Miami and Marlins items, are all available. No matter which South Florida Team you root for, CanesWear is the spot, Miami fans shop, CanesWear.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Signature Real Estate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Whether you're buying your dream home, selling your property, or looking to join the best in the business, contact Matthew H. Maschler at 561-208-3334 or Matt@RealEstateFinder.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnny Cuba⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Official beer of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - European Roots with a Caribbean Soul #StayTranquilo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brunt Insurance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Official insurance agency of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0. Wherever you're located in Florida, from Pensacola to The Keys and beyond, Brunt Insurance delivers you comprehensive insurance tailored exactly to your needs. Home, auto, boat, life insurance, call 954-589-2204. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legacy Lab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If something were to happen to you today, would your loved ones know what to do? Legacy Lab helps people organize their end-of-life and incapacity info in one convenient, secure location. Download the app today for peace of mind for you, your family and loved ones. If your business targets 25-54 year old Men, let's advertise on ZASLOW SHOW 2.0!! Email jonathanzaslow@gmail.com and join the growing list of partners!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-14:15) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and provides an update on the kicker situation for the Indianapolis Colts. Jake asks Stephen about if the Colts have an achilles heel that hasn’t been exposed yet, reacts to the Cincinnati Bengals trading for Joe Flacco, and explains whether the Colts can extend Daniel Jones right now or not. (14:15-38:15) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Query & Company to preview the preseason opener for the Indiana Pacers tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Scott highlights some takeaways from Fan Jam on Sunday, discusses who he expects to step up as a leader for the team without Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner, and assesses whether the team will miss James Johnson’s presence or not.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:48) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing last night Monday Night Football game with Trevor Lawrence leading the Jaguars down the field to beat the Chiefs. They also discuss how legit the Colts are right now within the AFC compared to the other top teams. (24:48-35:22) – Since the Colts are one of the most improved teams this season. Jake highlights who he believes is the catalyst as to why the team is so much better, and it’s not Daniel Jones or Tyler Warren. (35:22-45:47) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing tonight’s preseason opener for the Indiana Pacers. Will they play slower? How will the centers look? Plus, Eddie shares some of his takeaways from Fan Jam. (45:47-1:08:32) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and provides an update on the kicker situation for the Indianapolis Colts. Jake asks Stephen about if the Colts have an achilles heel that hasn’t been exposed yet, reacts to the Cincinnati Bengals trading for Joe Flacco, and explains whether the Colts can extend Daniel Jones right now or not. (1:08:32-1:19:35) – After the number of upsets last week, Jake and Eddie discuss whether Notre Dame will be able to make the College Football Playoff. Jake goes as far to say that the Fighting Irish are a top eight football team in the country. (1:19:35-1:28:40) – The one o’clock hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie giving away tickets for listeners to go see Kansas this weekend at Everwise Amphitheater! (1:28:40-1:55:24) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Query & Company to preview the preseason opener for the Indiana Pacers tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Scott highlights some takeaways from Fan Jam on Sunday, discusses who he expects to step up as a leader for the team without Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner, and assesses whether the team will miss James Johnson’s presence or not. (1:55:24-2:02:58) – During the break it was announced that the Indianapolis Colts have found their new kicker to replace the injured Spencer Shrader. Jake and Eddie discuss the signing of Michael Badgley and highlight his previous stops and stats. (2:02:58-2:11:28) – Today’s show closes out with Jake being joined by Greg Rakestraw to preview what he’s got going on today filling in for JMV.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After two weeks of computer issues, Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian return for a NEW EPISODE of Beyond the Bell! The guys will preview this weekend's two significant wrestling events: WWE's road to Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia, and much more! They have much to discuss, and they will answer your SuperChat questions! Want your question or statement read on the show? Send a SUPERCHAT in the YouTube Chat. (Click on the “$” located to the right at the bottom of the chatbox) To directly support us and our continuing breaking news, interviews, and more, subscribe to FightfulSelect.com. You'll get exclusive news sent to you directly before anyone else, and dozens of podcasts monthly, including Sean Ross Sapp's Q&A, Ask Grapsody, Alex Pawlowski's Sour Graps, exclusive access to Fightful interviews, and more for only $5.99 a month or $64 a year! Fightful.com and Fightful Wrestling bring you accurate wrestling news, exclusive interviews, and podcasts in a professional but entertaining setting. We've interviewed the most prominent names across WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, UFC, and more! Make sure to check out Fightful Overbooked. The ESPN 2 version of Fightful! / fightfuloverbooked. Also, visit our clips channel at / fightfulscraps Shop our awesome merch! Shop.Fightful.com Follow Fightful on Social Media!X: @FightfulX: @FightfulSelectTiktok: fightful.comFacebook: fightfulonlineInstagram: fightfulonlineThreads: @fightfulonlineBluesky: fightful.com Fightful EspanolEspanol Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?…Espanol Instagram: / fightful_espanolEspanol Twitter: https://x.com/fightfulespanolEspañol Patreon: / fightfulespanol Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we have some ESPN/Finebaum drama, more debate over Montgomery crime, a new bank in the state and a sheriff ordered to pony up a pretty penny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand from Gillette Stadium to discuss his three things. (15:10) We debate with Mike Reiss what the Patriots should do about their running back situation with the recurring Rhamondre Stevenson fumbling problem. (26:41) A deep dive into how many games the crew believes the Patriots can win going through their schedule. (33:27) Zo and Beetle discuss the Patriots offense and question the snap counts of Kyle Williams and other Patriots skill position players. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour reacting to Craig Breslow's comments on wanting to aggressively pursue a starting pitcher during the end of year press conference. (9:59) We discuss the potential future of both Trevor Story and Alex Bregman with the Red Sox. (20:59) LeBron James teases “the decision of all decisions” on his social media, which is reportedly dropping at noon on Tuesday.(32:23) The crew dives into ESPN's Sean McDonough's comments on Bill Belichick's legacy potentially being in question with how things at UNC have transpired. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ESPN Shows True Colors AGAIN in Finebaum Saga, Mark Sanchez Assaults Elderly Man, and Weekend RecapLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com MERCH: https://RedBeachNation.com#DrewBerquist #ThisIsMyShow #TIMSTop 100 Political News Podcast with https://www.millionpodcasts.com/political-news-podcasts/#1 Counterterrorism Podcast on Feedspot: https://podcast.feedspot.com/counter_terrorism_podcasts/Show Notes/Links:Paul Finebaum removed from ESPN programming after citing interest in Senate runhttps://x.com/On3sports/status/1975221379956867154Initial reports of Mark Sanchez stabbinghttps://x.com/ABCNewsLive/status/1974578962748907702Truck driver in hospital beaten by Mark Sanchezhttps://x.com/nypost/status/1974925774793683358CFBMaize out in Ann Arbor at the Big Househttps://x.com/UMichFootball/status/1974865378603122912Before the season, Penn State coach James Franklin called this team his best combination of personnel and coaching in 12 seasons. Asked whether that's still the case after the loss to UCLA, Franklin said this.https://x.com/MarkWogenrich/status/1974621949927334225Rain, snow, and a double rainbow at Wyoming gamehttps://x.com/palomafox5news/status/1974632234289344726?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgSnow only shot in Laramiehttps://x.com/MWCBarstool/status/1974641982829203548Diego Pavia on loss and remainder of Vanderbilt seasonhttps://x.com/NextRoundLive/status/1974830454000718117After being Preseason #1 and #2, Texas and Penn State are now unranked in Week 7 (Whole tweet and image)https://x.com/CFBRep/status/1974898271790452918New AP Top 25 pollhttps://x.com/Brett_McMurphy/status/1974898609184526532Undefeated college football teams after week 6https://x.com/CFBKings/status/1975225571048403089NFLVikings backup linehttps://x.com/alec_lewis/status/1974851666601284047?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgVikings backup linehttps://x.com/alec_lewis/status/1974851666601284047?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgAddison game winner in Londonhttps://x.com/nacholeber/status/1974880082763354457Bucs at Seattle throwbacks was what America needed (whole tweet and image)https://x.com/fashion_nfl/status/1974927243504943356Trevor Lawrence tumble and touchdownhttps://x.com/PardonMyTake/status/1975398152535490750Image Credit:© Brett Davis-Imagn Images© Brad Penner-Imagn Images© Rick Osentoski-Imagn ImagesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

On this episode of Bulture podcast:Latto is rumored to be pregnant with her first child.Taylor Swift's 'The Life of A Showgirl' has already sold 3M units (2.7M in pure sales) It's now the fastest album in music history to reach this markWhite girls are tearing up Taylor Swift's new album down to the Tik Tok.ICE and FBI Raids in Chicago Spark Outrage After Black Residents Detained Without Warrants  Showtime's The Chi to End with Season 8Monster: The Ed Gein StoryTeacher sings to a student for his sixth birthday: ‘Happy birthday to you, you look like a monkey, you live in a zoo.This Mom Shocked After Seeing How Much Food Her Son Ordered, her Kid DoorDashed $36.74 of McDonald's and $20.13 of Popeyes for himself after his mother gave her phone to play on because his iPad was broken.D4vd not named as a M suspect in Celeste Rivas case, police confirm in new statement.Lira Galore got beat up at the airport by Bianca (BeeTheBeauty)Diddy sentenced to 50 months in federal prison! Diddy will be released from prison in December 2028.The late Kyren Lacy's attorney, Matt Ory, unveiled surveillance clips and police body cam footage that confirm his client was INNOCENT and WRONGLY FRAMED for negligent homicide and hit-and-run following a 2024 car crash that took the life of 78-year-old Herman Hall. Salute to his lawyer for not letting this go away quietly. can't imagine what lacy's family is going throughAyesha Curry says that Steph Curry doesn't understand her, that she never wanted kids, and that she can't pursue her careerICE will reportedly be on-site during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.NBA YoungBoy just snagged the #1 spot on YouTube Music Charts with “what You is”Gucci Mane announces new autobiography titled “Episodes.” In this book, Guwop opens up personal battles with mental health struggles, including getting Ice Cream cone on faceCoi Leray and Shoreline Mafia drop the music video for their collab “Act Like You Know”Woman recorded a man at the gym after being upset with him for using the machine next to her instead of choosing a different one, stating, “Men are insufferable.”Sources say Molly Qerim felt her $500,000 ESPN salary was an insult for her First Take contributionsNC A&T Head Coach Says His Players Act Tough Listening to NBA Youngboy In the Locker Room, But Don't Bring That Same Energy on The FieldNicki Minaj Writes Open Letter to Kulture & Cardi B Writes Open Letter to Papa BearNFL veteran Aqib Talib says Tyreek Hill's season-ending injury is karma for how he treated his wife — “The football gods don't play games.”Regina King to rank her Top 5 'BOONDOCKS' momentsMan got upset and attacked a woman after she defended herself and her daughter against his dog, which attacked them firstAtlanta police are searching for Tyrese after his Cane Corso, El Chapo, reportedly killed a neighbor's dog. A woman says she warned him, but he let El Chapo roam freely through the neighborhood, causing chaos

It's one of the biggest and most unpredictable weeks of the year in professional wrestling, and Wrestling Tonight is here for all of it. Episode 145 takes you from the glow of Perth to the grit of Lowell, from The CW's cross-promotional chaos to AEW's calm confidence on Title Tuesday. Every company is making a statement and not all of them are speaking the same language. WWE Crown Jewel heads to Australia for the first time, trading the desert lights of Riyadh for the arena shine of Perth. On paper, it's a landmark: the first Crown Jewel outside Saudi Arabia, another PLE on ESPN in the US, and John Cena's final international PLE before retirement. But beneath the historic veneer, this show feels more corporate than creative. Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins is technically “brand warfare,” but the Crown Jewel title still feels like a branding exercise without meaning. Stephanie Vaquer vs Tiffany Stratton offers contrast and quality, but the match's stakes are as vague as the men's. Rhea Ripley's homecoming with Iyo Sky and Cena's farewell with AJ Styles will give the event its emotion, but the rest feels like presentation over purpose — a global commercial dressed up as a PLE. Across the ocean, TNA returns to Lowell for Bound for Glory, a show that should be the company's proudest moment but instead feels like a balancing act between rebirth and identity crisis. Trick Williams defends the TNA World Championship against Mike Santana in a match that will showcase charisma and intensity, but still carries the shadow of crossover influence. The Hardys and Team 3D will blow the roof off in a nostalgia-fueled tables match, yet it's a reminder that TNA's tag division still leans too heavily on its past. Leon Slater vs Je'Von Evans for the X Division Championship might be the purest wrestling of the night — a true flash of the TNA that once made fans believe. And Kelani Jordan vs Indi Hartwell for the Knockouts title should deliver, even if it highlights how much of the division's spotlight now comes from NXT. Bound for Glory 2025 will probably be a strong show bell-to-bell, but it's also an identity test — can TNA still feel like TNA while sharing its spotlight with WWE's developmental system? Meanwhile, AEW isn't flinching. Title Tuesday goes head-to-head with WWE and TNA's Showdown special on The CW, but Tony Khan isn't chasing the scoreboard anymore. AEW knows exactly what it is — and it's not playing defense. With Andrade El Idolo's shocking return and the debut of El Clon as the newest member of The Don Callis Family, AEW's creative direction feels confident, deliberate, and entirely its own. The “no-win” narrative misses the point: AEW doesn't need to win the week — it just needs to keep telling stories that matter. Elsewhere, Hikaru Shida confirmed she's re-signed with AEW, ending retirement rumors sparked by her stage work in Japan. And in Mexico, Bandido suffered a shoulder injury during his successful ROH World Title defense against Hechicero at CMLL Viernes Espectacular. Despite the setback, he's expected to continue teaming with Brody King as the AEW Tag Team Champions “Brodido.” The other side of that fight — the NXT/TNA Showdown — looks sharper than anyone expected after WWE scrapped the “Invasion” branding. The teams are locked, the captains are set, Mustafa Ali finally gets the North American Title shot he was promised before his 2023 release, and the tag titles from both companies go on the line between The Hardys and DarkState. Joe Hendry's vow to appear and Jordynne Grace's role as guest referee add the kind of wild-card energy that could make this one of the more memorable Tuesday nights in years. From Perth's global showcase to Lowell's nostalgia-fueled battleground, from AEW's quiet confidence to WWE's marketing machine, this week proves just how fragmented and fascinating the modern wrestling landscape has become. Every company is thriving — but not all of them know who they are.

What would change if you paused before reacting? In this conversation, you'll discover how mindfulness can transform both your leadership and your daily life. Anita Barbero shares her journey from running a fitness business to leading wellness initiatives at ESPN, where she partnered with senior executives to embed wellbeing practices across the organization. She explains how listening deeply to employees and integrating mindfulness into corporate culture created lasting positive results for both individuals and the company. Anita also brings mindfulness down to earth with practical strategies leaders can use every day. From mindful eating to noticing tension in your body, she shows how small moments of awareness can make a big difference in resilience, compassion, and decision-making. You'll hear how leaders can prevent burnout, foster empathy, and create supportive environments when wellbeing is prioritized. Anita is the CEO of Renew Your Health, where she helps companies like ESPN and Disney embed sustainable wellbeing into their culture. She creates tailored, high-impact programs that address stress, burnout, and disengagement and turn them into energy, resilience, and renewed purpose. This is a woman who is using her gifts to foster environments where leaders lead with empathy, teams perform with clarity, and health becomes the foundation of success. You'll discover: Why mindfulness is different from meditation and easier to apply at work.How leaders can pause and respond instead of reacting under stress.Practical strategies for integrating wellbeing into your daily routine.The benefits of mindful eating and taking true breaks during the day.How embedding wellness into leadership training builds stronger cultures.Check out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

Int his first hour of the show, Tobin & Leroy talk Florida Panthers as the Cats received their Stanley Cup rings last night. They raise the banner tonight as the 2025-26 NHL season begins vs the Chicago Blackhawks. Leroy hits Tobin with a hockey question which Tobin doesn't an answer for which leads into a funny argument that they have like a married couple. ESPN's Kevin Weeks joins the show to preview the season openers vs Chicago and their chance of raising Lord Stanley for a 3rd straight time. Later on the show Producer Vlad sees the fighting between Tobin & Leroy and realizes why they're very at each others neck and the cause is the Miami Dolphins. E