The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Robby Hoffman wants everything and needs nothing.

She’s a woman of paradoxes: a walking ball of anxiety who couldn’t care less what you think. And she’s incredibly funny. Robby takes Dan on a confessional and hilarious journey: from her deeply religious upbringing at home with nine siblings, to “earning her PhD” in children’s television, to breaking out in comedy and earning the admiration of heavy hitters like John Mulaney. She also explains how she fostered her own self-confidence despite anxiety and how she's always maintained a healthy dose of self-love. The series finale of "Hacks" airs Thursday, May 28th, at 9PM ET on HBO. Check out her podcast, “Too Far with Robby Hoffman,” her Netflix special, "Robby Hoffman: Wake Up," and visit robbyhoffman.com for tickets and tour dates.

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Dan, Amin and Izzy go behind the scenes of LeBron's loyalty, from Pat Riley's frustration to LeBron's Vegas hotel room and the Cavs' huddle in Game Seven.

More from "The Step Back":

• Episode 1: The Chosen One
• Episode 2: The Decision
• Don't miss an episode — subscribe here

Homework for this episode:

"I'm Coming Home" by LeBron James, as told to Lee Jenkins (Sports Illustrated, 2014) - https://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers

"Return of the King" by Brian Windhorst and Dave McMenamin (2018) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/return-of-the-king-lebron-james-the-cleveland-cavaliers-and-the-greatest-comeback-in-nba-history-brian-windhorst/9390251

Homework for next week's episode:

"LeBron: The Sequel" by Pablo Torre (ESPN The Magazine, 2017) - https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/18686205/the-second-chapter-lebron-james-career

Optional homework for next week's episode:

"LeBron, Inc." by Brian Windhorst (2018) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/lebron-inc-the-making-of-a-billion-dollar-athlete-brian-windhorst/7395291

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are OUT… but should Kenny Atkinson really take the blame?

On this episode of Alley Oop, the crew breaks down the brutal collapse by the Cavs against the New York Knicks, including the moment Cleveland completely gave up on THAT Jalen Brunson layup that had NBA fans losing their minds.

Plus:

• Are the Knicks actually built for a Finals run?
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues his MVP-level dominance
• Why Gregg Popovich being back in the locker room matters WAY more than people realize
• Is Dylan Harper the next big thing?
• Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet courtside steals attention at the game
• The coaching moments, body language, and why Bryant getting coached up became a huge talking point

This episode has everything: NBA playoff drama, coaching debates, superstar performances, celebrity courtside reactions, and BIG questions about where these franchises go next.

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"You lost confidence while getting it right."

Mike and Zaslow are VERY excited for some wrestling this weekend.

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"If my daughter turns to me and says, 'Papa'..."

Greg is a homer, Mike gets fooled by the internet, and Zas is a racist. Plus, is it okay to triple-thrust directly at your opponent in the middle of a baseball game?

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"Now, apparently I have servants..."

Would you let your partner use your toothbrush? Do more and more people have saltwater pools over chlorine? Do you wipe standing up? Then, Felix Rosenqvist just won the Indy 500, and his life has changed forever. He details how difficult this race was and how much less difficult his life has become. Also, Becky Hammond doubles down on her Jalen Brunson take, and LeBron James won't take a discount.

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"Watch your mouth before I crush those dirty ass kids in your banner."

The crew learns about the 'friendly mutton chop' and a MAJOR mistake they made regarding Hamas. Yup. Hamas. Then, Victor Wembanyama seemed to send Bismack Biyombo and Mason Plumlee -- please don't forget Mason Plumlee! -- after the OKC Thunder players during a testy game. And does the New York media have a responsibility to ask Jaxson Dart tough questions about Donald Trump?

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"I'm getting all choked up."

The Vegas Golden Knights are returning to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in their nine-year franchise history, despite Mike Ryan guaranteeing before the series that the Colorado Avalanche would win the Stanley Cup. Is that a worse mistake than Dan saying Sandy Alcantara is unhittable? Plus, a Greg Cote cough for the ages, more Giannis-to-Miami trade rumors, Jason Williams going after his alma mater, and Greg Cote's eulogy of Manny "lovingly called 'Taco'" Fernandez.

Today's Cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Chris, JuJu, Mike, Trysta

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"Sweet baby James?"

Mike Ryan tried Jeff Daniels' favorite sandwich over the weekend, and no matter what you think it's made of, you're going to be wrong.

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"Let Hoobastank cook!"

We're closing loops as Kyle Stowers joins the show to tell us what it's like to be hit in the hand by a 102 Jacob Misiorowski fastball. Then, Alex Monaco, the reporter going viral for his high-energy report after the Knicks' victory, settles the debate over whether his report was better than Jeremy's "hoisting babies" from back in 2023.

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"Who is Ray J?"

Mike loves watching people fight each other for money, but even he struggled with the fights from over the weekend, including Johnny Manziel and Michael Beasley. Then, is the modern NBA forcing us to rethink the all-time great? And why in the world did Jaxson Dart think introducing Donald Trump at a rally was a good idea?

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"Once this kind of phrase gets installed in my head, I see it on the face of every child."

Jason Benetti breaks out his greatest limited fake Boog Sciambi as he joins the crew to see which Greg Cote phrases he can squeeze into a broadcast. He also explains the brilliance of Jacob Misiorowski, the joy of John Sterling, and the freakishness of Shohei Ohtani. Also, Dan asks Zas how he'll ultimately view Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, or at least we think he did.

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"Hope is one thing. Faith is another."

The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals, and Dan is jubilant. The Cavaliers brought a loser mentality to their collapse, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner's trip to Cleveland brought Chris joy, and Jalen Brunson has fully cemented himself as one of the greats. Plus, did a Knicks reporter steal Jeremy's gimmick?

Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, JuJu, Mike, and Trysta.

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Did the refs completely lose control of this game?!
Juju and Trysta react to the WILD no-call where Isaiah Hartenstein grabs Stephon Castle’s dreads and literally pulls him to the floor… and somehow NO foul gets called The crew goes OFF on NBA officiating, Hartenstein’s physical play, and whether Spurs fans should be furious after another controversial moment.
But that’s just the start
We also break down:

• Hartenstein fouling like CRAZY all game
• Why the Spurs still desperately need a real point guard
• James Harden disappearing again in a big moment
• Alex Caruso putting on an ALL-TIME role player performance
• Is Jalen Brunson the best Knick in 30 years?!
• Why Brunson still feels criminally underrated
• Can the Spurs stay healthy long enough to actually compete?
  

From NBA playoff drama to ref controversies, Juju and Trysta bring the chaos, comedy, and hottest basketball takes on the internet
Who got robbed worse — Castle or Spurs fans watching that no-call?

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The NBA Playoffs are here! All we can talk about is Wemby. So what are the football equivalents? You know, the players who were so unthinkably good they changed the game. We create the master list of players, you know, the Bo Jackson's of the NFL. (Bo is obviously on the list). And where does our good friend, Aaron Rodgers fit in on this list? Dave has thoughts.

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Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky

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The Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche both entered the conference finals as heavy favorites, but both find themselves down in the series after their respective Game 1s. Roy, David, and Ethan discuss what went wrong for each team and what they need to fix to take back control of their series. Then, Rose leads the gang in a discussion of episodes two and three of the hit series Off Campus. To no surprise, Rose and Ethan remain all in, Dave is teetering, and Roy has no interest in watching the show.

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"That's people who choose to just survive instead of truly live."

Will you eat pizza crust if it doesn't have garlic on it? Is Tiramisu overrated? Were the Thunder physical in Game 2? Does Aaron Rodgers compare more to John Elway or Blaine Gabbert? Have you ever driven over 100 mph?

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"Because you never know when the last one is."

Mike leads the crew as they honor Kyle Busch, a legendary NASCAR driver gone far too soon. We discuss the legacy he leaves behind as one of the great heels in the sport and the tragedy of his passing. Then, what are some of the great hate-watches of your life?

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"Buh-duh-da-da-da-rah-rah-duh-duh-dun-dun-dun-rap-doo-bow"

Yeah, we should probably get to Dan's New York Knicks winning Game 2 over the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Zaslow is offended that the crew (rightfully) accused him of being a Dave Matthews Band fan. That leads Dave to declare a Radiohead album the greatest album of all-time as the show devolves toward being unbearably white. But then, ultimately, we get to Ben Stiller and Dan's New York Knicks. Wait, where is Dan? Is he not here because he was at his team's game last night?

Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony.

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This week on Because Miami, Billy Corben talks to Florida state senate candidate Richard Lamondin as the environmental entrepreneur tries to convince potential District 38 voters why they should vote for him. Also, David Villano, editor of the Coconut Grove Spotlight talks about how the Grove is being swallowed up by the city of Miami and the county of Miami Dade.

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"I've entered the transfer portal."

Is Juju abandoning the Celtics? A Spurs player peed in a public bathroom? Dan thinks we want to hear his thoughts on Stephen Colbert?

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"I've never seen the show."

Jessica is here to get her update from Zas on his favorite show, Euphoria. She also has thoughts on the 24-team Playoff, DTF St. Louis, Sheep Detectives, and Stephen Colbert. Then, David is back to join Jeremy for an episode of the Pitch Clock where they break down the AL vs. NL, the ascent of the Phillies, and a resurgent pitcher. And Jeremy and Chris square off in trivia that goes down to the wire...

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"Mmhmm."

Dan invited fellow Knicks fan David Samson on the show to reminisce with him about the glory of his favorite franchise. David also fires Kenny Atkinson, explains the details of why he may have cost our show a chance at new guests, and dismisses Stefon Marbury before Dan shares the details of Mike Hawk's brother's injuries.

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"You're gonna go to Buffalo with Bernie Parmalee?"

Boog is working to “End ALS” through ⁠projectmainst.org⁠, and Dan is ready to put his money where his mouth is. And that is a BIG mouth. He also tells us about Jacob Misiorowski, his beautiful calves, and the credentials hanging on his door before we get to last night's game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, which was full of flopping.

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"Why did I try to TALK?"

Boog Sciambi is going to join us later in the show, so Dan, Zas, and the Shipping Container work to decide which Greg Cote catchphrases to ask him to work into a broadcast. Then, we've learned that Dan is clearly a Knicks fan, and Jeremy has the evidence. Plus, did you know you can hire a beautiful woman to show up at your funeral?

Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony.

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A legend, point blank period.

Tony Hawk brought skateboarding to the mainstream, defined the sport, and made it accessible to thousands of kids through his charity work. And, not to mention, he stars in one of the most successful gaming franchises of all time (Tony Hawk's Pro Skater). Tony takes Dan through his upbringing, from being a hyperactive kid who just needed to get his energy out, to becoming one of the best skateboarders alive when he was only a teenager. He also explains what it was like when skating fell out of vogue in the 90s and he fell on tough times… and then boomed back into popularity a few years later. Dan also gets a rundown of all Tony’s injuries over his entire career - including the worst one, a broken pelvis. They also talk about aging and finding joy in a body that doesn’t work quite the way it used to. For the latest on Tony's foundation, The Skatepark Project, and his upcoming competition, Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert, this summer in Utah, go to TonyHawk.com

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"Did the Shrimp throw the thing in your mouth?"

JuJu has some strong takes on Kenny Atkinson, Chris went to hibachi for his birthday, and Mike Breen joins us to break down his premature bangulation.

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"The better question is where it ranks in life achievements."

After Greg proposes a new award and Dan shares some of Jalen Brunson's numbers in the clutch, 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' champion Mina Kimes stops by. We learn about her greatest career achievements before Dan asks for her NFL expertise, and the crew forces her to go head-to-head with Jeremy in a game of 'Celebrity Pop Culture Jeopardy!'

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"You're gonna go..."

We continue the countdown of Greg's Top 50-Turned-Top 60 Catchphrases, and there are a couple of heavy hitters that miss out on the Top 20. Plus, Dan makes a prediction for the Spurs series, Zaslow may have found someone to buy him a couch, and Greg and Mike get into a scuffle over the Inter Miami supporters, to the point where we hear an all-time Greg Cote laugh.

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"I'm going to be the guy who experiences joy around sports..."

Nick Wright, who is decidedly losing his rivalry matchups with Pablo Torre and Mina Kimes, stops by to give his take on the Cavaliers' collapse amid Dan's renewed love for sports, sparked by the Knicks' comeback. He also has some words for Stephen A. Smith and his newfound battle with Jaylen Brown.

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"The best feeling the Knicks have had since..."

Dan had a confusing experience watching the New York Knicks and wants to do nothing but celebrate the greatness of their unprecedented comeback and the pure joy in Madison Square Garden. Unfortunately for Dan, the rest of the crew wants to at least give a TINY BIT of blame to James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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The NBA Playoffs are getting HEATED
On this episode of Alley Oop, Juju & Trysta break down whether the San Antonio Spurs are actually MORE battle-tested than the Oklahoma City Thunder heading into the Western Conference Finals. Has Victor Wembanyama faced tougher competition than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? And what does that mean for the series?
Plus: who do we trust more in the East between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks? Juju & Trysta debate the Cavs vs Knicks matchup, break down Donovan Mitchell’s huge performance, and discuss whether Cade Cunningham completely disappeared at the worst possible time.
We also get into:

• The Detroit Pistons collapse
• James Harden finally doing what he’s supposed to do
• Ausar Thompson and the growing concerns about his jump shot
• A'ja Wilson’s controversial lane violation
• Giannis Antetokounmpo’s attitude
• The legend of Derrick White Ale

Who do YOU trust more right now — Spurs or Thunder? Knicks or Cavs?

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As our exclusive new series on LeBron's legacy continues, Dan, Amin and Izzy re-live the awkward silence — and alternate history — of a made-for-TV moment that altered the course of Miami sports and player empowerment forever.

More from "The Step Back":

• Episode 1: The Chosen One
• Don't miss an episode — subscribe here

Homework for this episode:

• "The Decision" (ESPN, 2010) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4

Homework for next week's episode:

• "I'm Coming Home" by LeBron James, as told to Lee Jenkins (Sports Illustrated, 2014) - https://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers

Optional homework for next week's episode:

• "Return of the King" by Brian Windhorst and Dave McMenamin (2018) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/return-of-the-king-lebron-james-the-cleveland-cavaliers-and-the-greatest-comeback-in-nba-history-brian-windhorst/9390251

Encouraged homework for next month's season finale:

• "There's Always This Year" by Hanif Abdurraqib (2025) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/there-s-always-this-year-on-basketball-and-ascension-hanif-abdurraqib/20204172

From our guest:

• "Talking to GOATs: The Moments You Remember and the Stories You Never Heard" - https://www.talkingtogoats.com/

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"PUT HIM ON A MILK CARTON!"

JuJu has a compliment for one member of the Shipping Container, shares his thoughts on Wemby's win over the Thunder, and updates the Polls.

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"When does Goliath become Goliath?"

Pablo has an eloquent way of articulating Victor Wembanyama's emergence as a great player in the NBA, because, of course he does. Tony tries to take him down a peg, the same way Pablo does for Oz the Mentalist in his latest episode of PTFO.

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"What were you doing there, Dan?"

We forgot one part of Dan's time angering ESPN: the time he was suspended for two days for putting up billboards throughout Cleveland after LeBron left Miami. And after Dan gives Jeremy about two seconds of Marlins updates, Bryant McKinnie joins us in the studio to discuss his efforts to support the NFL community on mental health. Check out bryantmckinnie.com for all the details of his mental health awareness event.

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"We're going to the Finals, baby."

Michelle Beadle joins the show for one question before Greg learns about Pulp Fiction, a movie he already claimed to know. Also, can you be upset if your partner is incredibly hot and wants to have a lot of sex? And Valerie has her OWN Top 10 Things Dan Did To Piss Off ESPN.

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"30-foot three to tie... is in there."

Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a victory over the Thunder in Oklahoma City with a truly epic performance. How did he do it? Are we hyperventilating to make him one of the greats after one great night? And how did Gwyneth Paltrow's head end up in a box?

Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Chris, Jeremy, Roy, Tony, and Zaslow.

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"I didn't return my direct boss's call for 8 months..."

JuJu is going to update The Polls, but he has a Top 5 Items That Create Fanfare, Jeremy has a Top 5 Moments From His Road Trip With The Miami Marlins, and Dan delivers HIS Top 10 Moments Where HE Angered ESPN.

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"I'm not gonna sleep with you." "Wanna bet?"

After diving into Dan's biggest indiscretions during his time at ESPN, Pulitzer Prize-winning Amin Elhassan joins the show for his Weekend Observations and to discuss the world around the NBA Playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's trajectory toward being an all-time great, Myles Turner's complaints about the Bucks, and what the Thunder need to do to stop Victor Wembanyama.

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"I like watching people fight for money."

Dan has a problem with the people leading cards in the fight game these days, Udonis Haslem has a problem with the way Anthony Edwards handled the end of his series against the San Antonio Spurs, and Vin Diesel has a problem with King Kong.

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"Tell that motherf***** to retire."

How is it possible that James Harden's notoriously bad Game 7 performances got worse in a blowout win? Did Jalen Duren have a historically bad postseason? And does Jaylen Brown make a good point when it comes to Stephen A. Smith being the mascot for clickbait?

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"I don't feel there's a conflict, but I will say, I'm pulling for the Dolphins."

Zaslow started his Monday by receiving a devastating insult from a fellow Meadowlark employee, but at least it kept him from tooting his own horn like Troy Aikman. Also, did you know soccer fans expect their team to acknowledge them after the game? Well, the Inter Miami fans sure do.

Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony.

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Victor Wembanyama vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a Western Conference Finals… would that become the BIGGEST NBA matchup of the next decade?!
Juju and Trysta break down why a potential San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder playoff series could absolutely BREAK NBA ratings, with Wemby and SGA looking like the future faces of basketball
The crew also dives into:

• Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup
• Cade’s HUGE numbers and whether Detroit is ahead of schedule
• Jalen Duren struggling in a rough performance
• Coaches completely wasting challenge calls
• Whether the NBA’s power has officially shifted from East to West
• Caitlin Clark getting called out for flopping
• Cameron Brink blocking Caitlin Clark and the WNBA discourse exploding online

From NBA future dynasties to hilarious officiating complaints and WNBA chaos, this episode of Alley Oop is PACKED

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Three of the four teams are set in the conference finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, so the show starts in its natural place: discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers. The Leafs fired Craig Berube and the Oilers let go of Kris Knoblauch this week, so the gang breaks down what the moves mean for each club. In between wins and losses, Roy lets Ethan have exactly three minutes to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the thrilling series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres, and the Vegas Golden Knights taking out the Anaheim Ducks to set up an exciting Western Conference final with the Colorado Avalanche. Brad Williams joins the show to discuss his Duckies and how, despite the loss to the Knights, he is still excited about the future in Orange County. Finally, the group gives their review of Episode 1 of the new Amazon Prime show, Off Campus.

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The 2026 NFL schedule is here, and it's time to admit it: this is a total scam. We knew the games months ago, and "strength of schedule" is just a guess based on a season that’s already over. Yet, here we are, reading every headline just to plan our November. If we’re going to waste our time on nonsense, let’s at least make it interesting nonsense. Let's stop the schedule-shuffling and start a much weirder conversation: What if American football played by soccer’s rules? Plus, Ethan Strauss of House of Strauss stops by to give his thoughts on storylines and why we think the way we do. Don't miss it.

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Despite thinking the fight itself will be a mess, Zaslow is very excited for the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight on Netflix this weekend, and the gang debates what the hype around this fight says about where the fight game is going. We have a Waymo situation developing in Atlanta that leads Tony to double down on his take that, in 5-10 years, none of us will be driving. With The Boys ending this weekend, Zaslow leads the group into a discussion of shows that everybody loves and should be right up their alley, but they could not get into.

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"Bruce Arians would not be caught dead wearing a beret."
Is the Kangol the worst hat you can wear in 2026? Or is the Abe Lincoln hat worse? Tony has listened to the new Drake album, Iceman, and declares that Drizzy has won the war with '5'2" liar' Kendrick Lamar. Meanwhile, Zaslow declares that the Cleveland Cavaliers will end the Detroit Pistons tonight, and Mike Ryan says Mitch Marner may never have been the problem in Toronto, but rather the Maple Leafs themselves. Is Auston Matthews actually the most overrated of the group between him, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander?

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"I have a pact with a friend. If we both live until 90, we're gonna do heroine."
Last night, the silliest thing in sports took place: the NFL schedule release. Which social media team nailed their release video? The whole gang is here to tell us, while Tony tells us which games on the schedule he is most excited for. Plus, Myles Turner of the Milwaukee Bucks took some shots at Doc Rivers and Giannis Antetokounmpo on the latest episode of his podcast with Breanna Stewart. What does this say about Doc and Giannis as leaders, and where Giannis could end up in the future?
Today's Cast: Zaslow, Dameshek, Chris, Roy, Tony, Mike

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It has been a while but Because Miami returns. Billy Corben talks to policy analyst Tomas Kennedy about the dangers of soccer fans from outside the country traveling to the United States for the World Cup. Florida state representative Anna Eskamani explains the gerrymandering happening in the Sunshine State. And we get to the shutting down of Alligator Alcatraz and where the money from that has gone with corporate accountability reporter Jason Garcia.

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