Podcasts about Opening Day

BIG Players' Podcast incoming for the late-week show starting with a look at the major horse racing stakes action at Saratoga Race Course for Saturday (Aug. 29) headlined by the Travers Stakes 2026, which aligns winners of every major 3-year-old race on the calendar including Kentucky Derby 2026 & Belmont Stakes 2026 champ Golden Tempo, Preakness Stakes 2026 champ Napoleon Solo, Jim Dandy 2026 winner & Kentucky Derby runner-up Renegade and many more! Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) and Jonathon Kinchen (JK) analyze the action from Saratoga before shifting their attention to Kentucky Downs for opening day of the 2026 racing season, which features a revamped betting menu including a $5 minimum on Win-Place-Show bets as well as the addition of a $3 Late Pick 3, $5 Late Daily Double and $5 base exacta on the last race of every race card. Mikee P & Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge champ Drew Coatney wrap the show with a look at stakes action from Woodbine Racetrack for Sunday (Aug. 30), which features five stakes events with just over $1 million in purses on offer.

We're not capable of deciding the lede so Doug gets to do it. Cards drop their 5th in a row. Daddy doesn't likey very much. New math. The fall of Riley O'Brien. Audio of Marmol talking about handling the bullpen and his use of O'Brien as the closer. Martin's ATMA drive-by yesterday. Does a bullpen start affect the Infidelity Index for a busman's special? Martin working blue on ATMA. Remembering the Baseball Bachelor from Opening Day two years ago. A hot water date. Mizzou's nearly an 8 touchdown favorite for next Thursday. Of course Doug is kink shaming. Limping to break.It's an R&B Thursday. A deepthroat of Mizzou misinformation. Getting blacked out at a college football game is our right. Fungo is on the line. What's in that wing sauce? Plugging the St. Gabe's Golf Tournament.Still efforting Matt The Bat. Down on the farm. Were we talkin' trash about Nipher Middle School? Gabe will start joining us next week. Rookie of the Year. There will be no Movie Boi this week. QFTA returns Monday August 31st for an eight hour special. Randy Richter. The Stoner & Boner Show.I notice you noticing me. Cardinal official. Oli Marmol talking about McGreevy's outing and another Cardinal loss. Audio of McGreevy's thoughts on his performance. Josh from Chesterfield is on the phones and wants to talk some Cardinals. Josh says he's questioning his sexuality. Josh sounds a little tired this morning. Burly and bearded gentlemen on the Kiss Cam. He wants to mama bird Doug.Light dry humping at 1AM. Papers is horny this morning. Can't rule out Tim and Jackson getting invited to McGreevy's wedding. Big Mayberry. Mixing milkshakes with your bare hand. Poor D May. The Balloon Party Era. The Rick Era. Mama needs more caffeine. Dirty soda. Boy Math. A war on Texas Roadhouse.What am I gonna do? Audio of Lane Kiffin defending his position on the guys in NFL camps coming back to college teams. Conferences cracking down. LSU has a nice little October lined up.Joined by Cardinal broadcaster Brad Thompson? Does it get difficult for players when the losses start stacking up? Riley O'Brien's confidence during his recent struggles. The pitching rotation situation and some injuries piling up. The 2027 rotation and guys like Pallante and McGreevy who have proven themselves. Liberatore hasn't proven himself. Nolan Gorman's future with the team. Jesus Baez.Trying to figure out who's starting for the Cardinals. The average height and weight of an adult male. Missouri's most obese counties. People are reporting their height, weight, and cup sizes.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDMarket Moves. Seth Emerson predicting a 5-7 season for Mizzou. Tiger Nationalists. It's not how you start, it's how you finish. Jackson making a run at producer of the year. Cardinal lineup is out. Hard to not like it.Those horny 80's and 90s movies featured Michael Douglas. Watch this, I'm uncrossing my legs. Top films featuring cuckoldry. Cheering on the cucker. The Alfalfa haircut.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-46:38) We're not capable of deciding the lede so Doug gets to do it. Cards drop their 5th in a row. Daddy doesn't likey very much. New math. The fall of Riley O'Brien. Audio of Marmol talking about handling the bullpen and his use of O'Brien as the closer. Martin's ATMA drive-by yesterday. Does a bullpen start affect the Infidelity Index for a busman's special? Martin working blue on ATMA. Remembering the Baseball Bachelor from Opening Day two years ago. A hot water date. Mizzou's nearly an 8 touchdown favorite for next Thursday. Of course Doug is kink shaming. Limping to break.(46:46-1:04:24) It's an R&B Thursday. A deepthroat of Mizzou misinformation. Getting blacked out at a college football game is our right. Fungo is on the line. What's in that wing sauce? Plugging the St. Gabe's Golf Tournament.(1:04:34-1:21:32) Still efforting Matt The Bat. Down on the farm. Were we talkin' trash about Nipher Middle School? Gabe will start joining us next week. Rookie of the Year. There will be no Movie Boi this week. QFTA returns Monday August 31st for an eight hour special. Randy Richter. The Stoner & Boner Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Examining football's underlying numbers, using StatsBomb, to take a closer look at the Newcastle game plus players that have been linked to Liverpool. Neil Atkinson is joined by Josh Williams. Subscribe to The Anfield Wrap for more in-depth analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Barclay and Tom Allnutt pick the bones out of Spurs' awful opening-day defeat to Brentford in the Premier League and try to work out what went wrong. During recording Spurs confirmed the signing of Savinho - or ‘Savio' as he likes to be known - so the boys discuss what he can bring to the party, as well as the pursuits of Omar Marmoush and Cody Gakpo. The two Toms also look ahead to the Carabao Cup clash with Charlton Athletic. #tottenhamhotspur #spurs #tottenham #coys #thfc #robertodezerbi #codygakpo #lucasbergvall #savinho #mikeymoore #mathystel #jamesmaddison #mohammedkudus #pedroporro #mickyvandeven #archiegray #richarlison #brentfordfc #charltonathletic #premierleague #football #soccer #footballpodcast #soccerpodcast #sport #thetottenhamway #newepisode #opinion #reaction #sport #sportpodcast #transfers #transferwindow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The vibes are officially back at Chelsea. A 3-2 opening day win over Fulham delivered everything a season opener should — Joao Pedro on the scoresheet after just 32 seconds, Cole Palmer looking like the player everyone fell in love with, and Morgan Rogers marking his Chelsea debut with a goal that immediately justified the record fee. Simon and Manny are buzzing, and rightly so.The hosts break down a hugely encouraging first look at Xabi Alonso's Chelsea, singling out Maxence Lacroix for particular praise after a superb debut that delivered both a brilliant assist and the kind of composed, no-nonsense defending this back line has been crying out for. If that is the standard, Chelsea have found something special.But it was not all perfect. Three points cannot paper over a shaky display from Robert Sanchez, and Simon and Manny ask the question that will not go away — do Chelsea need a new goalkeeper? Is Sanchez the single biggest obstacle standing between this squad and a genuine title challenge? It is an honest and uncomfortable conversation that needs to be had before the window closes.Speaking of which, the Enzo Fernandez saga rumbles into its final week with no resolution in sight. Will he still be a Chelsea player when the window slams shut? Simon and Manny give their verdict, before looking ahead to Luton in the Carabao Cup and a chance for Alonso to build momentum early.

Some things never change in the Premier League it seems! Manchester United kicked off their campaign with a humbling defeat to new boys Hull City, whilst Spurs have splashed the cash this summer and were given a slice of reality by Brentford! You asked for it, so here it is! This season, every Tuesday episode will be dedicated to our much loved (and terribly named) feature, 'get in the sea!' Feeling the wrath this week are the irritating rule changes that happen every summer in the Premier League, people giving James Trafford stick and footballers who are dull in post match interviews... SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠⁠https://t.me/FootballSocial⁠Merch Store: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Content warnings include: violence, death, ageism, apocalyptic descriptions, deicide, medical abuse and injury descriptions, loss of memory, blood, kidnapping, torture, possession, references to alcohol, harm to animals, harm to a character presenting as a minor and, of course, sportsIt's Opening Day at The Cradle! The Louisville Legends take the plate as the baseball gods look down upon us! If not, veteran shortstop Lee Fisher might have a plan to finally get himself a championship...StarringKenny Chilton as Lee FisherBrad Silman as MonumentSadie Pasley as HaleIan Grant as SHINE/SHADOWBaseball ChorusMags Curry as Nolan Whitmore/Various NPCsShadowSilvia as Max Pitts/Various NPCsGrant Nordine as UmpireGodkiller: Homerun uses Godkiller: First Blood by Connie Chang with additional mechanics from Ball Game by Finch EdmundEdited and Sound Designed by Grant Nordine. Music and SFX provided by Epidemic Sound and PixabayGodkiller: Homerun series art by Izzy Peters

Its the opening day of the season and hope and excitement await! The discussion today focuses around the opening game against Villa, Baleba leaving, Minteh on his way and now possibly Ayari as well, alongside two more games coming thick and fast with Chelsea and Tromso. #podcast #bhafc #brighton #premierleague #premierleaguepodcast #premierleagueclub #englishfootballclub #brighton #football #footballpodcast #ConferenceLeague #AVFC

On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on a resounding opening day victory, as Brentford run out 3-0 winners against Spurs at the Gtech. An early goal from Keane Lewis-Potter set the tone in what was a dominant first half, with club record signing Mamadou Sangare running proceedings from minute one. Vitaly Janelt added a second as half-time approached, and Michael Kayode completing the whitewash in the second half. We chat about the quality of our new star in midfield, Ethan Pinnock's imminent departure for Coventry City, and the upcoming games against Birmingham City in the Carabao Cup, and Leeds at Elland Road... Buy Adam's book: https://lowerblock.com/product/brentford-away-days-2025-26-adam-rosenbaum/ Join BIAS: https://www.bias.org.uk/ Support TW8 Casuals: https://www.instagram.com/tw8_casuals/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/mikelivein5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andoni Iraola and Lewis Koumas reflect on Liverpool's 2-2 draw at Newcastle after Dominik Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty rescued a point in Iraola's first Premier League match in charge of the Reds. In this episode, we also hear from former players Sammy Lee, Jan Mølby and Jason McAteer. Presented by Becky Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' having a playoff spot there for the taking with six weeks left, why the rotation desperately needs first-half Joe Ryan back, the dramatic in-season bullpen turnaround, why Alex Jackson is such an uninspired choice for a roster spot, and what lessons Tom Pohlad can learn from the Padres. 0:44 Swept by the Phillies, then a sweep of the Braves 2:32 Where things stand: 63-65 with 34 games left 3:32 Twins hold the final AL wild card spot — 40% playoff odds 4:20 Fourth-easiest remaining schedule in baseball 5:04 The seven-team wild card logjam 5:56 Tiebreakers: the Twins have them over almost everyone 8:14 AL Central odds and the six games left vs. the White Sox 12:16 Why the AL playoff field is wide open 15:52 What this season still has to accomplish 21:14 Last August's fire sale and the joylessness of a lost season 25:43 The rotation is the problem: worst ERA in the AL since the break 29:46 This rotation could really use Joe Ryan 35:06 Kendry Rojas as rotation depth at Triple-A 36:16 Derek Shelton's quicker hook 40:53 The bullpen is now the strength of the team 43:34 Reading the Opening Day bullpen out loud, one disaster at a time 52:17 Luke Keaschall is back to his rookie form 58:00 Royce Lewis and the shortage of right-handed bats 1:00:29 Why not Walker Jenkins? 1:01:39 The Alex Jackson move: DFA'd, cleared waivers, recalled two hours later 1:06:57 Byron Buxton isn't 100%, and Jenkins is a real center fielder 1:09:47 John pushes back: where do the at-bats come from? 1:16:52 Kaelen Culpepper's first 10 games 1:22:00 Attendance is down 83,000  1:27:23 What Tom Pohlad should take from the Padres sale 1:36:32 The 2023 payroll cut and kneecapped a five-year plan 1:42:07 Coming up: Padres, A's, then 15 straight vs. the AL Central

A podcast about a podcast about one of the strangest sports scandals of the modern era. Brian Beckner welcomes back Reality Steve and Jason Stewart for a special Baller Lifestyle Podcast crossover dedicated to the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani. The guys go deep on the unbelievable story of Ippéi Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter and trusted intermediary, who was ultimately accused of stealing approximately $17 million from Ohtani while accumulating enormous gambling debts. The central question: Did Shohei Ohtani really know nothing about it? Coming into the podcast, the guys had very different theories. Reality Steve was torn between the possibility that Mizuhara initially told the truth and the possibility that Ohtani genuinely had no idea what was happening. Jason Stewart entered firmly in the conspiracy/fall-guy camp. Brian was somewhere in between. After listening to the full story, however, the evidence presented in the 30 for 30 dramatically changed the conversation. The guys examine the three major possibilities surrounding the scandal: Ohtani was secretly involved in the gambling. Mizuhara gambled, lost millions, and Ohtani knowingly bailed him out. Mizuhara was secretly stealing from Ohtani, while Ohtani had absolutely no idea. The discussion dives into the evidence supporting the third scenario — including the enormous volume of communications investigators reviewed without finding evidence of gambling conversations between Ohtani and Mizuhara. But the guys aren't willing to completely let Ohtani off the hook. How can one of the richest and most famous athletes on Earth fail to notice $17 million disappearing from his own bank account? The answer may have more to do with Ohtani's unusual lifestyle, his dependence on other people, his limited English-language communication, and his extraordinary level of wealth than most people realize. The guys also explore Mizuhara's increasingly bizarre behavior, including his deception about his background, his relationship with Ohtani, his interactions with bookmaker Mathew Boyer, the enormous volume of bets placed, and the shocking story involving Ohtani's money and dental work. They also question why Boyer received a dramatically shorter sentence than Mizuhara and discuss how federal cooperation agreements can change the outcome of criminal cases. And then there's the biggest "what if?" of all: What happens if the federal government never catches Boyer? Would Mizuhara still be stealing from Ohtani today? The episode also explores one of the most revealing details from the documentary: Ohtani's description of Mizuhara not necessarily as a best friend, but as a business partner. That distinction changes the entire way the relationship can be viewed. Approximate Timestamps Note: The uploaded source is a transcript rather than an audio file, so these are suggested editorial timestamps based on the sequence and relative length of the discussion. 00:00 — Welcome to the Special Bonus Episode Brian introduces the special Baller Lifestyle Podcast episode. Reality Steve joins the show. Jason Stewart returns as the "Stu Gatz's favorite producer." Why this episode is different from the normal Baller Lifestyle format. 03:00 — The First-Ever Baller Lifestyle / Reality Steve Crossover Reality Steve explains why he wanted the episode on his own feed. The guys joke about doing a "podcast about a podcast." Why the Shohei Ohtani story was perfect for a baseball-focused crossover. 06:00 — What Did Everyone Believe Before Listening? Brian's initial impression of Ippéi Mizuhara. Reality Steve's three possible theories. Was Ohtani gambling? Did Ohtani knowingly pay Mizuhara's gambling debts? Or was Mizuhara secretly stealing from him? 10:00 — The $17 Million Question How does someone steal approximately $17 million from one of the world's richest athletes? Why Ohtani may genuinely not have noticed. Ohtani's extraordinary wealth and unusual lifestyle. The idea that he may have essentially never needed to monitor his own bank accounts. 14:00 — Jason Stewart's Fall-Guy Theory Why Jason initially believed Mizuhara was taking the fall. Why the conspiracy theory was more entertaining than the actual explanation. Comparisons to other famous sports scandals. Why the evidence eventually changed Jason's mind. 18:00 — 19,000 Bets and $325 Million in Action The staggering volume of Mizuhara's gambling. More than $300 million in total bets. Approximately $142 million in winning bets. Approximately $182.9 million in losing bets. The resulting roughly $41 million net gambling loss. How someone could gamble at that scale and continue getting credit. 23:00 — The Bookmaker Mathew Boyer Reality Steve explains the betting numbers. Why Boyer kept increasing Mizuhara's credit. The importance of Mizuhara's connection to Ohtani. How much did Boyer actually know about his client's finances? The enormous amount of money moving through the operation. 27:00 — The $500-a-Week Problem Mizuhara's claims about how much Ohtani paid him. Why the guys immediately questioned the number. What Mizuhara actually did for Ohtani on a daily basis. Driver, personal assistant, translator, errands and more. Why the story didn't seem to add up. 31:00 — The FBI Investigation What federal investigators actually examined. Thousands of pages of communications. The surprising absence of gambling conversations between Ohtani and Mizuhara. Why that evidence dramatically changed the guys' opinions. 35:00 — Was Shohei Really Completely Clueless? Jason explains why he still had doubts. Why the absence of gambling conversations initially seemed suspicious. Could Ohtani have used Mizuhara as a buffer? Why the guys ultimately lean toward Ohtani being unaware. 39:00 — Ohtani's Extraordinary Dependence on Other People Ohtani's limited English. His dependence on agents, bankers, interpreters and other representatives. Why the guys think Ohtani may have been unusually insulated from everyday life. The theory that Ohtani has simply never had to handle normal financial responsibilities. 43:00 — The Dental Work Scam The shocking $60,000 dental story. Mizuhara receives money for dental treatment. What allegedly happened to the money. How the guys view this as another example of Mizuhara's willingness to exploit Ohtani. 47:00 — What If the FBI Never Caught Boyer? How the entire scandal came to light. The federal investigation was focused on Boyer. What could have happened if investigators never uncovered the connection to Ohtani? Would Mizuhara still be stealing from Ohtani? Reality Steve's theory that Ohtani might eventually have discovered everything privately. 51:00 — The Original Story Mizuhara Told ESPN Mizuhara initially claimed Ohtani knew about his gambling. The original explanation for the money transfers. Why Mizuhara's story completely changed. How Ohtani reportedly learned about the allegations. 55:00 — The South Korea Team Meeting Ohtani's shocking position as the last person to understand what was happening. Mizuhara's explanation of what he had told the team. Ohtani asking what had been said. The surreal nature of the situation. 59:00 — Could Ohtani Have Been Suspended? Reality Steve poses the hypothetical: What if the original story had been true? What if Ohtani knowingly paid off Mizuhara's illegal gambling debt? What would Major League Baseball have done? The difference between gambling himself and helping a friend pay a debt. Pete Rose and the Astros enter the discussion. 1:05:00 — MLB, Gambling & the Changing Sports Landscape How professional sports' relationship with gambling has changed. Pete Rose's precedent. The Astros' cheating scandal. Modern sports betting controversies. Why punishment for gambling-related behavior has become increasingly complicated. 1:10:00 — Was Mizuhara Really Ohtani's Best Friend? The guys challenge the public perception of their relationship. Ohtani reportedly referring to Mizuhara more as a business partner than a close friend. How Mizuhara may have cultivated the image that they were essentially brothers. Ohtani's language barrier and how it affected that perception. 1:15:00 — Mizuhara's Sentencing vs. Boyer's Mizuhara receives 57 months. Boyer receives only five months. Why the sentencing disparity surprises the guys. Federal cooperation agreements. The guys compare Boyer's situation to other famous criminal cases. 1:20:00 — What Does Boyer Know? Boyer's claims about his gambling operation. His alleged connections to major sports figures. Why the guys wonder who else might have been betting with him. The unanswered question of how much information Boyer actually possesses. 1:24:00 — Mizuhara's Future in Japan Mizuhara's Japanese citizenship. Why he may ultimately be deported. The implications of returning to Japan after stealing from Ohtani. The guys speculate about what his life could look like after prison. 1:28:00 — Ohtani's Incredible Ability to Compartmentalize The scandal breaking right around Opening Day. Ohtani's ability to perform despite the controversy. His historic 2024 season. Winning the World Series while the scandal surrounded him. How remarkable his focus was. 1:33:00 — Brian's Ohtani Hot Take The guys discuss Ohtani's current performance. Brian insists on consistency. The conversation turns to international baseball and MLB's overseas strategy. 1:37:00 — Should MLB Start the Season Overseas? The guys revisit MLB's decision to open the season in Korea. Why Brian thinks regular-season games should begin in the United States. Growing baseball internationally versus inconveniencing American viewers. Why exhibition games might accomplish the same goal. 1:42:00 — NFL Games Overseas The NFL's increasingly aggressive international strategy. Games in Australia and other international locations. The guys joke about how far the NFL will go to test the limits of its audience. Streaming and unusual kickoff times. 1:46:00 — Reality Steve's NFL Survivor Pool Reality Steve discusses his 2026 NFL Survivor Pool. Entry fee and contest structure. The Reality Steve Survivor Contest on Splash Sports. Why Survivor pools can be so much fun — and so frustrating. The guys discuss huge survivor pools and the problem of people entering hundreds of times. 1:51:00 — The Diamond Bar Connection Brian reveals his personal connection to the Ippéi Mizuhara story. Diamond Bar High School. The legendary basketball game against Los Alamitos. Brian's 24-point performance and six three-pointers. A young Keith Van Horn on the opposing team. The guys connect the story to the six degrees of separation from Shohei Ohtani. 1:57:00 — Keith Van Horn, Rick Majerus & Krispy Kreme Keith Van Horn's college career. Rick Majerus and the Utah Utes. Jason's memories of Majerus. The legendary Krispy Kreme story. A brief detour into Majerus lore. 2:01:00 — Final Thoughts on The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani The guys recap what they learned. Why the 30 for 30 podcast changed their opinions. Why Mizuhara increasingly appears to have acted alone. Why Ohtani's financial naivete remains the most unbelievable part of the story. The unanswered questions that remain. 2:04:00 — Wrap-Up Brian thanks Reality Steve and Jason Stewart. Discussion of doing another crossover episode. Final plugs and sign-off. TBLS. Key Takeaways The Three Theories The episode revolves around three possible explanations for the scandal: Ohtani was secretly gambling himself. Ohtani knew Mizuhara was gambling and knowingly paid his debts. Mizuhara secretly stole from Ohtani without his knowledge. After reviewing the evidence presented in the ESPN podcast, the panel largely moves toward the third explanation. The Scale of the Gambling Mizuhara's gambling activity was enormous: Roughly 19,000 bets Approximately $325 million in total wagers About $142 million in winning bets About $182.9 million in losing bets Roughly $41 million net losses The scale of the operation becomes one of the most astonishing aspects of the entire story. ️ The Communication Evidence One of the most important points discussed is the federal investigation's review of thousands of pages of communications between Ohtani and Mizuhara. The guys focus heavily on the fact that the investigation reportedly did not uncover conversations between the two directly discussing gambling. For Jason in particular, this becomes a major reason to reconsider the original fall-guy theory. How Could Ohtani Not Know? The panel's explanation is that Ohtani's extraordinary wealth and insulated lifestyle may have made it possible for him to remain completely unaware of the missing money. The guys discuss how Ohtani delegated virtually every aspect of his day-to-day life to other people — making Mizuhara's position of trust extraordinarily powerful. Mizuhara's Deception The episode portrays Mizuhara as someone who repeatedly manipulated people around him, fabricated elements of his background and cultivated a much closer public relationship with Ohtani than Ohtani himself may have considered accurate. The guys particularly focus on the contrast between the public perception of them as best friends and Ohtani's description of Mizuhara as more of a business partner. ️ The Sentencing Question Another major unanswered question is why Mizuhara received a dramatically longer sentence than bookmaker Mathew Boyer. The guys discuss how cooperation with federal investigators can produce dramatically different sentencing outcomes — and speculate about what information Boyer may have provided. The Biggest "What If?" The biggest hypothetical of the episode: What if the federal government never investigated Boyer? The guys debate whether Mizuhara would have continued stealing from Ohtani until he eventually ran out of money, got caught by Ohtani himself, or somehow managed to keep the scheme going. Most Shocking Moments Approximately $17 million allegedly stolen from Shohei Ohtani. Nearly 19,000 gambling bets. Approximately $325 million wagered. Mizuhara's reported losses exceeding $40 million. The absence of gambling discussions in thousands of pages of communications between Ohtani and Mizuhara. Ohtani allegedly being the last person to learn what Mizuhara had told the Dodgers. The bizarre $60,000 dental-work story. Mizuhara's original claim that Ohtani knowingly paid his gambling debts. The dramatic reversal of that story. Mizuhara receiving 57 months compared with Boyer's five months. The possibility that Ohtani genuinely never noticed millions disappearing from his accounts. Ohtani's ability to produce an historic season while the scandal exploded around him. Featured Topics Shohei Ohtani Ippéi Mizuhara The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani ESPN 30 for 30 Los Angeles Dodgers MLB gambling Sports betting Mathew Boyer Baseball scandals Federal investigation Ohtani interpreter scandal Reality Steve Jason Stewart The Baller Lifestyle Podcast NFL Survivor Pools International sports About the Episode Brian Beckner hosts this special edition of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast with Reality Steve and Jason Stewart. Rather than simply recap the ESPN documentary, the guys debate the evidence, challenge each other's theories and ask the questions they felt the original podcast left unanswered. It's part sports documentary breakdown, part true-crime discussion, part gambling conversation and part completely unhinged Baller Lifestyle detour. And yes, Brian also finds a way to connect the entire story back to Diamond Bar basketball and Keith Van Horn. 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EP05: A star is born as Hornets beat Saints on opening day Hello and welcome to the Watford Buzz Podcast! The Home of your Watford FC chat, featuring journalist Tom Bodell (@TBBodell), analyst Jordan Wiemer (@JordanWeimer) and hosted by commentator and presenter Matt Mesiano (@MessyMesiano) We all have one thing in common, we're all huge Watford fans and we LOVE talking about the Hornets! On today's show, Matt, Tom and Jordan discussed:Watford first Championship victory of this seasonDionisi's first Championship XINabizada scores on full debutBravo scores on first Championship startWho else did well?Louza Off??If you want to get in touch you can do so really easily – just ping a message across on Twitter , BlueSky, OR send us an email to WatfordBuzzPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we look back at the win against Derby County, hearing from Nathan Jones and Lloyd JonesThanks to our sponsors PSF Steel Ltd for making this show possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NBA has finally released the schedule for the 2026-27 season, and Verno and Jacoby react by discussing the Christmas Day games, which team has a surprising amount of national TV games, debate who'll get booed when returning to their former team, and more. Also, the guys share some of their fond memories of Russell Westbrook after he announced his retirement. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:23) NBA releases the full 2026-27 schedule (3:41) Opening Day schedule (10:51) Christmas Day schedule (17:06) Nationally televised games (32:13) Homecoming games (39:02) Trying to make sense of the Lakers getting flipped by Mark Walter (44:21) Can't-miss games of the season (55:40) Happy retirement, Russell Westbrook Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Gallagher, Drew Dinkmeyer and Austin Yamada react to the NBA's schedule release and discuss what takeaways you can get from it to help your Fantasy Basketball Best Ball Drafts. They discuss which teams draw the best and worst slates for the NBA Fantasy Basketball playoffs, as well as talk about key dates such as Opening Day, The NBA Cup and Christmas Day schedules. 

From checking your shotgun and patterning your gun to going through your decoys, inspecting your gear, servicing your boat and trailer, scouting new areas, and getting your blind bag organized, a little preparation now can make a big difference once the season arrives.I'll also talk about practicing your calling, getting your retriever ready, reviewing the regulations, and—maybe most importantly—setting realistic expectations for the season.And before wrapping up, I share my thoughts on the recent discussion surrounding the draining of the Prairie Pothole Region and some of the comments that have followed. I'll explain why some of those comments, particularly from people who call themselves duck hunters, conservationists, and outdoorsmen, have been so disappointing and frustrating to me.Whether you're a veteran waterfowler or getting ready for your first season, these are 10 things worth checking off your list before you head to the blind.Get ready. Season is coming.

On today's episode of 3 Championship Drive, Lance Caporossi reacts to the Detroit Pistons opening the 2026-27 NBA season against the Boston Celtics on October 20. Detroit will officially begin the season on Opening Day in a nationally televised matchup, setting the stage for a major test right out of the gate.Lance then makes the case for why Ausar Thompson is more important to the Pistons' long-term success than Jalen Duren. What does Ausar's defensive impact, versatility, and development mean for Detroit's championship aspirations?The Jalen Duren situation also continues to dominate the conversation. More teams are reportedly showing interest in a potential sign-and-trade for Duren, but Detroit has reportedly been unwilling to take calls. Lance discusses whether the Pistons are making the right decision by standing firm or if they should at least listen to offers.If you're looking for Detroit Pistons news, Boston Celtics vs. Pistons, Jalen Duren trade rumors, Ausar Thompson, Cade Cunningham, Pistons Opening Day, NBA trade rumors, and Detroit basketball, this episode of 3 Championship Drive has you covered.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 3 Championship Drive on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube for daily Detroit Pistons coverage. From trade rumors and free agency to NBA Draft scouting reports and game analysis, we've got Pistons fans covered all year long. Leave a 5-star rating, share the podcast with another Pistons fan, and join the conversation in the comments. New episodes every week.

Mason & Ireland run through Fast Track before diving into the NBA schedule. Debate whether college freshmen should be allowed to change their grades to pass/fail for their first semester. Mason then explores the world of AI massage, and the show wraps up with Game of Games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, the opening week and Christmas Day slates have been released! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze each of the matchups, then talk through potential snubs from the primetime matchups. On the WNBA side, the guys salute the recent winning of the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx and rising-up-the-rank Washington Mystics! From there, they check in on a crowded race in the 4-through-8 seeds, with a bit of a check-in on the Dallas Wings as teams have worked to adjust to them. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:10 -- Opening Day 10:20 -- ESPN Wednesday double-header 16:20 -- ESPN Thursday double-header 24:20 -- Amazon Prime double-header 34:50 -- Christmas Day slate 50:06 -- Minnesota Lynx 01:05:13 -- Washington Mystics 01:19:05 -- Identity Check for 4-8 01:23:20 -- How concerned should we be about the Wings? Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

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CLICK HERE TO PROTECT THE DUCK FACTORYHost Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, freelance contributor to Ducks Unlimited magazine and ducks.org, to talk about the excitement of opening day of waterfowl season and ways to avoid making simple mistakes. As opening day continues to creep closer, there are several tactics many duck and goose hunters don't take into account, leaving them open to potential failure. Follow along as these two discuss best practices to make your opening day a success.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly. CLICK HERE TO PROTECT THE DUCK FACTORY

ALSO: Ride inspections and fair food, Carmel police shoot and critically injure man on U.S. 31, Indiana families lose Medicaid access for children with disabilities, Fever fall to the Aces, and Jonathan Taylor reflects on signing contract extension with the Colts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delanie Craighead, the 2026 American Honey Queen, arrived in Clark County at 1 a.m. and was helping open the Clark County Fair by 10 a.m. She will spend the next few days at the Bee Barn sharing live hives and bee education with fairgoers. Mars Encounters and the carnival are also open at Summer's Best Party, running through Aug. 16 in Ridgefield. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/all-the-buzz-from-opening-day-of-the-clark-county-fair/ #ClarkCountyFair #ClarkCounty #Ridgefield #AmericanHoneyQueen #Beekeeping #SummersBestParty #MarsEncounters #FairSeason

**Get Ready for a Blast from the Past at the Indiana State Fair** The Indiana State Fair is back, and we're excited to bring you all the fun and excitement from the opening day! Join us as we explore the fair's rich history, from its humble beginnings in 1852 to its current status as one of the largest and oldest state fairs in the country. We'll talk to Leroy Lewis, the director of Community and Media Engagement for The Indiana State Fair, about the fair's new attractions, including the VHS Revival exhibit, which takes us back to the good old days of Blockbuster and VHS tapes. We'll also give away tickets to the fair and share some fun facts about its history, including the fact that it's been canceled only three times in its history - during the Civil War, World War II, and the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll also chat with Carrie Black from IndyGo about the new park-and-ride service, which makes it easier than ever to get to the fair. And, of course, we'll give away some amazing prizes, including a family four-pack of tickets to the fair. But that's not all - we'll also talk to the curator of the VHS Revival exhibit, Joy Feuer, Curator and Co-Owner of the Rewind: A VHS Revival, about the inspiration behind the exhibit and what it's like to bring back the nostalgia of the VHS era. With its interactive moments, live painting, and a collection of over 100 hand-painted works, this exhibit is must-see. The Indiana State Fair is a place where memories are made, and we're excited to share some of our own favorite memories from the fair. From the smell of corn dogs and cotton candy to the thrill of the rides and the excitement of the concerts, the fair is a place where everyone can come together and have a great time. And with its rich history and new attractions, this year's fair is shaping up to be one for the books. So, don't miss out on the fun! Tune in to this episode of Community Connection to hear all about the Indiana State Fair and get a glimpse into the past. We'll give away more tickets to the fair, share some fun facts. Join us for a blast from the past and a look into the future of the Indiana State Fair!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ken and Lima look on as producer John recaps another Guardians heartbreaker, a 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Mets that drops Cleveland below .500 for the first time since April, despite Angel Genao going 4-for-5 in his debut and Nathaniel Lowe driving in two. They point out the lineup now features seven players who weren't there on Opening Day, and debate whether it's finally time to panic given a recent history of Guardians runs that always seem to follow doubt. The conversation detours into Akron Zips football, where a promotion letting one season ticket holder script the opening drive helped sell out suites for the first time ever, and John shares Shawshank Redemption trivia about the Mansfield, Ohio prison where it was filmed. They close wondering if the Rams have any shot against the 49ers in their Week 1 trip to Australia.

This extra-large ep has it all! Anne Hicks-Bleecker's San Diego ComiCon round up, Opening Day of the Women's Professional Baseball League, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey.  Please subscribe, rate and review! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @shenerdsoutpodcast, on Twitter @SNOPodcast and on Bluesky @shenerdsout.bsk.social. You can send us an email at shenerdsout@gmail.com! We have merch! Go to www.SheNerdsOut.com for all your SNOPing needs. Anne Hicks-Bleecker is our Producer and @nerdybutch manages our social media. 

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Eric Young Sr., manager of the Los Angeles Queens in the Women's Professional Baseball League.After a longtime playing and coaching career in the major leagues Eric is enjoying the opportunity to manage. He shared some behind-the-scenes of a memorable Opening Day win in the league's inaugural game. He gave some insight on who some of the top players will be. He also shared his coaching influences and a sign that this opportunity was meant to be. He also explained how he's approaching managing without access to some of the analytics he had in the major leagues.Listen to our interview from February with San Francisco Firebells infielder Joely LeguizamonThanks as always for listening. Please check out the FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

Shaun Morash and CMac go to war over whether George Lombard Jr.'s first Yankees start truly mirrored Derek Jeter's Opening Day debut as the team's everyday shortstop. CMac argues the comparison stands, but Shaun blasts him for ignoring Jeter's 1995 stint and says Lombard has not officially secured the job yet. Tiki Barber steps in as judge and delivers the final verdict, siding with Shaun and declaring CMac's argument wrong. The fight then spills into Lombard's unusual No. 96, whether he could change it within days, and Shaun's claim that the Yankees rookie is already the greatest No. 96 in New York sports history.

Episode #485 Jamie, Melly and Stephen look back on Celtic's opening-day victory, assess the team's readiness for a huge Champions League qualifier, and discuss the biggest talking points from the week.This week we cover:- Celtic's opening-day performance and the standout displays- Kasper Høgh's debut and how he fits into the team- Martin O'Neill's communication and press conferences- Looking ahead to the Champions League qualifier against LASK – are Celtic ready? Treat yourself or the 20MT listener in your life, as well as supporting the podcast with some 20MT merch at 20mt.bigcartel.com/You can help support the production of these podcasts, get AD FREE content as well as gaining access to over 1300 extra episodes at patreon.com/20MinuteTimsSign up for Celtic's Youth Development Lottery The Celtic Pools and help shape Celtic's future here - https://celticpools.securecollections.net/index.aspx?Agent=353920MT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're just 10 days out from the South Carolina opener, and in this episode Joe breaks down his preseason routine to make sure he's dialed in and ready for opening day. Joe walks through the bow drills he's using to sharpen accuracy and build confidence under pressure, plus the specific workouts he's doing to build the strength and stamina needed for consistent, repeatable shots all season long. If you're gearing up for your own opener and want a simple, repeatable system for last-minute bow prep, this episode has you covered. #MissionWhitetail #JoeMiles #HuntingPodcast #Bowhunting #WhitetailHunting #WhitetailDeer #PreseasonPrep #ArcheryTraining #DeerSeason #Podcast

Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth. The current collective bargaining agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association expires December 1, and the posturing has already spilled into public view. On this timely episode of Ahead in the Count, presented by BIP Wealth, host Nolan Alexander sits down with former college and professional players John Hester and Chase Murray to separate real negotiating positions from opening-offer theater. The conversation starts with the ownership proposal that would reshape amateur baseball: cutting the draft from 20 rounds to 12, eliminating high school players from the draft entirely, and establishing a minimum draft age around 20 to 21 years old. The union's response has been blunt — by its estimate, the changes would strip roughly $1 billion in amateur compensation over five years. Chase points out he never would have been drafted under the proposed structure. John notes the strange internal tension it creates: scouting directors and GMs want their hands on elite talent earlier, not later, and generational players like Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, and Ken Griffey Jr. reached the majors as teenagers. From there, the discussion turns to the biggest sticking point in the CBA: a proposed salary cap, paired with a salary floor. Nine of the 30 clubs currently sit above the proposed cap for 2026, while twelve sit below the proposed floor — narrowing what teams can spend and what they must spend. Players have publicly held the line, and the two sides remain, in Chase's framing, in "two completely different universes." But John makes the contrarian case: if a cap is genuinely what ownership wants, the union has leverage to trade for it in earlier free agency, earlier arbitration, and a structure that could bring back baseball's vanished middle class of contracts. The episode closes on what to actually expect between now and Opening Day. John's read: expect a lockout when the agreement expires December 1, expect the real work to happen after the World Series, and expect it to get ugly before it gets resolved — but with attendance up, broadcast numbers strong, and rule changes like the pitch clock and ABS system landing well with fans, neither side has an incentive to wreck a product that's working. For ball players and their families, the takeaway is a financial one: bonus pools, service time, arbitration timelines, and free agency eligibility are all on the table, and every one of them changes the shape of a career's earnings. What We Cover Why the CBA expiration on December 1 is the date that matters MLB's proposal to cut the draft from 20 rounds to 12 Eliminating high school players from the draft and setting a minimum draft age The MLBPA's estimate: $1 billion in lost amateur compensation over five years Why bonus pool reduction is the quiet headline in the draft proposal What a draft age floor would do to college baseball rosters and the talent logjam at top programs Whether college development has actually caught up to pro development The maturity and leadership case for college baseball — and why scouts still value intangibles The proposed salary cap and salary floor: 9 teams above, 12 below Why players have historically defended baseball as the only major sport without a cap What the union could realistically win in exchange: earlier free agency, earlier arbitration Rebuilding baseball's middle class of contracts Lockout expectations, spring training risk, and whether regular season games get missed Why both sides have real financial incentive to settle   Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. To get in touch with a member of today's show, visit bipwealth.com.   CONTACT For more information: jhester@bipwealth.com, kschmidt@bipwealth.com, cmurray@bipwealth.com, jhermida@bipwealth.com Visit: BIPWealth.com  

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Find out what Dan Campbell had to say before the Lions officially open training camp.

The League of Legends Betting Podcast  Wednesday, July 29th - LCK Opening Day, LPL, Weekend recaps Recorded on: Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 at 455pm Eastern   Intro/Recap (0:26) LCK Futures (9:10) LCK Slate (16:00) LPL Slate (21:28) You can find more, exclusive content to go along with this show on My Patreon. My Twitter/X is @GelatiLOL P&L Sheet for 2026 can be found here and pinned to the top of my Twitter.

The League of Legends Betting Podcast  Saturday, July 25th - LPL, LEC, LCS Opening Day Recorded on: Friday, July 24th, 2026 at 4:30pm Eastern   Intro/Recap (0:26) LPL Slate (9:33) LEC Slate (20:05) LCS Futures (23:59) LCS Slate (26:48) You can find more, exclusive content to go along with this show on My Patreon. My Twitter/X is @GelatiLOL P&L Sheet for 2026 can be found here and pinned to the top of my Twitter.

The League of Legends Betting Podcast  Friday, July 24th - LPL, LEC Opening Day Recorded on: Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 at 5:10pm Eastern   Intro/Recap (0:26) LPL Slate (5:07) LEC Slate (12:44) You can find more, exclusive content to go along with this show on My Patreon. My Twitter/X is @GelatiLOL P&L Sheet for 2026 can be found here and pinned to the top of my Twitter.

It's officially time to start the countdown to Opening Day of the 2026 college football Season! Chris "The Bear" Fallica, Sammy Panayotovich, Geoff Schwartz & Will Hill are here to provide their best bets, favorite win totals, player props, conference champions and so much more the 2026 college football season. Will the Oregon Ducks finally win the big one? Will Notre Dame skate to the National Champion? Who will win the Heisman? Chapters:0:00 Intro0:20 College Football Preview1:15 Chip Kelly Photo4:00 Sammy P's Top 10 Power Rankings6:00 Win Totals We Like7:00 Oregon: The Team With The Fewest Holes14:30 Is Penn St Going To Be That Good?22:00 UCLA: Most Upgraded Team?25:00 Conference Champions We Like28:00 Texas Tech To Win Big 12?31:40 Miami-Notre Dame Lookahead33:50 Notre Dame To Win The Natty38:50 LSU O/U Win Total40:00 Florida Gators O/U Win Total43:00 Final Win Total Thoughts46:00 MLB Best Bets51:00 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ben’s jury duty and his reaction to Meg and Craig’s pillow talk on the preceding episode. Then they discuss why All-Star Game pitching is overpowering, whether the Home Run Derby balls were juiced (and whether it matters), another earliest-ever Opening Day, MLB’s crackdown on teams’ boundary-pushing use of dugout iPads, Shohei Ohtani’s pitching pause, MLB app complaints, extensions for Chase Burns and Kyle Bradish, Luis Arraez as a prize of the trade deadline, and the funniest tech startups the Dodgers have seeded. Audio intro: Kite Person, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Ian Phillips, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to EW Episode 2506 Link to Kepner on the ASG Link to 2018 ASG box score Link to Heyman on Harper Link to Insta post with Harper quote Link to MLB HRD notes Link to longest Harper homers Link to longest Caminero homers Link to longest Contreras homers Link to exit speed responsibility Link to 2024 NBA ASG wiki Link to 2026 NBA ASG wiki Link to top-selling jerseys Link to Sheehan on the lack of stars Link to Paine on ASG philosophies Link to 2027 MLB schedule Link to EW season preview series wiki Link to World Cup expansion Link to March Madness expansion Link to Ohtani news Link to ulnar nerve entrapment Link to MLB app betting odds Link to latest FG app updates Link to The Athletic iPads report Link to Ben on front office encroachment Link to Ottavino clip Link to Dubuque on Burns Link to Bradish on Burns Link to MLBTR on Burns Link to Trent’s tweet about Burns Link to Burns pitch usage Link to MLB pitching WAR leaders Link to MLBTR on Bradish Link to sweepstakes wiki Link to sweeps week wiki Link to MLBTR on Arraez Link to Andrews on Arraez Link to BZZR article 1 Link to BZZR article 2 Link to BZZR article 3 Link to BZZR article 4 Link to FOIAball post Link to 2015 Dodgers investment news Link to 2016 Dodgers investment news Link to 2018 Dodgers investment news Link to R/GA companies page Link to Global Sports Venture Studio Link to Elysian Park companies page Link to 2023 Elysian Park article Link to Elysian Park wiki Link to Elysian Fields wiki Link to Gilbert/Creighton interview Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

(0:00) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone open up the show with how their packages go missing and how the Red Sox are starting their season again.(10:33) The guys continue talking about the Red Sox's season and how Rosenthal is positive there will be a lockout next season. They also took some calls.(26:11) The guys talk about horrible ratings for the Home Run Derby on Netflix.(32:52) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone talk about Cam Schlittlers comments about the Red Sox.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Thorn Fire in East County is no longer growing, but evacuation orders remain in place as firefighters continue gaining ground. We also preview a busy weekend across San Diego with Opening Day at Del Mar, the annual Pride Parade and Festival, and major road closures.

PTF grabs Matt Bernier for another Friday ITM Horseplayers Tour Show - this week we have Del Mar opening Day to look forward to for the players. $20 contests up to 3 entries every week on Horseplayers.com for a chance to qualify for the ITM Playoffs and the opportunity to win a BCBC seat.

Opening Day Del Mar Full Card Preview w/ Barry Spears presented by Full Service Realtor Cindy Carava at CindyCarava.com.

The crew debates the best holidays, diving into a legendary 1995 Detroit Halloween story and the awkwardness of traditional Memorial Day greetings. Plus, they break down why Tigers Opening Day is treated like a massive local event—despite the $100 parking fee

When Maxine Clark left a top job in retail to start a make-your-own stuffed animal store, people thought she'd lost her mind. Investors doubted it. Friends questioned it. Retail experts couldn't understand how it would scale.But drawing on more than 20 years as a retail executive, Maxine built a massively successful shopping “experience,” where kids could stuff, dress and personalize their own stuffed animals. Today, Build-A-Bear has generated billions in sales, survived the decline of malls, weathered the financial crisis, and become a global brand.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How a failed errand—and an offhand comment by a kid–inspired a business plan How Maxine leveraged two decades of retail experience to launch Build-a-Bear How Willy Wonka and Walt Disney were early inspirations How she built a wedge against competitors How she got through the financial crisisHow she knew when to step down as CEO– and how to collaborate with her successor TIMESTAMPS: 05:52 - A mom Who Worked for Eleanor Roosevelt 09:18 - The Impromptu Interview That Changed Maxine's Career16:00 - Becoming One of the Few Female Fortune 500 Executives18:43 - Why She Walked Away From Payless21:27 - The Beanie Baby Disappointment That Sparked Build-A-Bear26:14 - Designing the First Store: “Make it Like Willy Wonka.”37:53 - Opening Day — and a Line Out the Door39:53 - Defending the Brand Against Copycats and Lawsuits45:53 - Scaling to Hundreds of Stores and Going Public58:25 - Letting Go: Stepping Down as CEO and Building a LegacyThis episode was researched by Rommel Wood and produced by Kerry Thompson, with music by Ramtin Arablouei, and edited by Neva Grant. Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.