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Jason Robertson’s arbitration hearing is scheduled for Saturday. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss the process for the hearing and when the Stars must be cap compliant. Gavin and Sean rank the top 10 current NHL players and top 6 defenseman after a Top 50 list came out and Wyatt Johnston wasn't on it. The guys wrap by looking at the Stars over/under point total for the upcoming season.

Fred Davis calls out Westwood One and more ESPN layoffs.

The landscape of sports media shifts dramatically as breaking news reveals that long-time ESPN staples Karl Ravich and Tom Pelissero are among the latest round of network layoffs. Discussion also covers the Texas Rangers' defensive struggles and a heated legal dispute between the FDA and Taylor Farms over a lettuce recall. Below the Belt.

The guys break down recent standout performances from basketball summer league rookies before shifting to a controversial story involving Bryson DeChambeau at the British Open. They also discuss the heavy travel schedule of FIFA's leadership compared to the NFL's Roger Goodell. The conversation wraps up with a look at college football expectations for Texas, Oklahoma, and A&M. Ask Reddit!

The guys break down the Texas Rangers' recent struggles and Jacob deGrom's slider-heavy outing. They react to Chris Young’s comments on the trade deadline and analyze Corey Seager’s comparison to Jose Abreu. The discussion also covers ESPN’s firing of Ryan Clark and unusual lifestyle stories during PP in the Morning.

The World Cup has come to an end and Cam Skattebo responds to critics.

The guys analyze the Texas Rangers' pitching woes and their 50/50 odds of making the postseason after a rough series against the Braves. They also evaluate the Dallas Cowboys' defensive improvements for the upcoming season and discuss the cultural impact of Caitlin Clark’s historic performance in the WNBA.

The guys discuss Dak Prescott’s recent comments about the “Super Bowl or bust” mindset and whether fans should adopt that standard. They also dive into Bryson DeChambeau’s controversial penalty at the British Open and Rory McIlroy’s critical response. Best and Worst of the weekend.

The guys Spain's defensive masterclass in their World Cup victory over Argentina and the frustration surrounding the lack of shots. They also analyze the Texas Rangers' pitching struggles in Atlanta and evaluate the Mavericks' low-risk move to acquire Zaccharie Risacher.

Against all odds and a mountain of adverse injuries, the Texas Rangers find themselves sitting atop the division at the All-Star break. We analyze the spectacular first-half stretch that kept them alive and what it means for the impending home stretch.

Shan and RJ review the Worst Take nominees of the week, starting with a comparison of the temperaments of Bobby and Mike Bacsik. They criticize Mike Tyson's lack of baseball knowledge at the ESPYs and analyze Chris Simms' controversial ranking of Tom Brady's career prime. 01:00 - Bobby Versus Mike Bacsik 10:09 - Mike Tyson ESPYs Confusion 11:30 - Final Worst Take Nominees

Shan Shariff, RJ Choppy, and Bobby Belt debate who is more difficult to work with between Mike Bacsik and Bobby. They also nominate candidates for the Worst Take of the week, including Mike Tyson's lack of baseball knowledge and Chris Simms' controversial quarterback rankings. 01:50 - Exhausting Coworkers Debate 09:54 - Worst Take Nominees 17:38 - Chris Simms QB Rankings 24:29 - Gruden And Miller News 33:18 - Broadcasting Chaos Update 39:39 - Rock Paper Scissors Game

Shan Shariff and RJ Choppy analyze the Atlanta Braves' midseason performance and potential trade targets like Dalton Rushing. They also examine the Texas Rangers' farm system and discuss bullpen analytics following the MLB draft. 02:21 - MLB Starting Pitchers Overview 03:53 - Braves Midseason Performance Recap 05:50 - Dalton Rushing Trade Analysis 09:57 - Rangers Farm System Review 11:53 - Rangers Bullpen Analytics Debate

Shan Shariff and Bobby Belt evaluate potential trade targets for the Texas Rangers such as Dalton Rushing while questioning the sustainability of the team's bullpen analytics. They transition to international sports by discussing betting strategies for the soccer final and sharing the viral backstory of the photograph featuring a young Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi. Finally, they identify Dallas Cowboys players currently on the roster bubble and explain why Jerry Jones surrendered his private stadium suite to FIFA. 01:50 - Rangers Broadcast Update 06:19 - Dalton Rushing Trade Talk 11:24 - Rangers Bullpen Analytics 19:51 - World Cup Final Betting 26:04 - British Sports Radio Reactions 29:11 - Messi And Yamal Story 32:33 - Cowboys Roster Bubble 41:45 - FIFA Takes Jerry's Suite

Shan and RJ examine the massive financial influence of Cody Campbell on Texas Tech athletics and the broader NIL landscape within college football. They analyze CBS Sports' latest playoff tiers and coaching hot seat rankings before shifting to the Junk Drawer for stories about Jerry Rice and awkward license plates. The discussion concludes with a look at LeBron James' NBA free agency and a new AI-driven matchmaking application. 01:24 - Cody Campbell NIL Influence 05:33 - Texas Tech Donor Power 08:06 - College Football Playoff Tiers 14:15 - Coaching Hot Seat Rankings 17:42 - Jerry Rice Golf Confrontation 21:18 - R-Rated License Plate Story 25:12 - California DMV AI Crackdown 31:33 - NBA LeBron James Schedule 34:21 - AI Dating App Matchmaking

Shan and RJ analyze standout performances in the NBA Summer League and the influence of major donors like Cody Campbell on collegiate athletics. They also explore sports viewership trends, college football playoff tiers, and quirky news stories involving Jerry Rice and unusual license plates. 02:05 - NBA Summer League Recap 08:05 - Sports TV Ratings Analysis 12:05 - FIFA Legal Challenges 18:00 - Texas Tech Donor Controversy 24:40 - College Football Playoff Tiers 29:15 - College Coaching Hot Seats 32:45 - Jerry Rice Golf Confrontation 38:00 - Florida License Plate Controversy 46:25 - LeBron James Free Agency

RJ Choppy and Bobby Belt analyze the closing contract extension window for George Pickens and the limitations of the NFL's franchise tag system. They evaluate trade values for various players based on a Bill Barnwell article while debating Pickens' market value and past reputation. 01:02 - George Pickens Trade Window 05:37 - Bill Barnwell Trade Values 11:59 - George Pickens Reputation Debate

Shan Shariff, RJ Choppy, and Bobby Belt explore the complexities of the Texas Rangers' TV broadcast situation and evaluate player performances from across Major League Baseball at the mid-season mark. They also delve into NFL contract negotiations and trade value rankings before discussing the cultural impact and controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark in the WNBA. 02:15 - Staff Banter And Timing 07:13 - MLB Midseason Player Reviews 17:48 - NFL Franchise Tag Deadline 24:12 - Barnwell Trade Value Rankings 37:03 - British Open Tournament Update 42:51 - Caitlin Clark And WNBA Drama

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Mark Frankenfeld will celebrate his 20th year as the Commissioner of the North American Hockey League next season. He joins host Gavin Spittle on this one-timer edition of Spits and Suds! Mark discusses the league and why it has been so successful. He explains the league's financial model. Mark says the league would favor a North Texas team joining the NAHL. He explains how the NAHL shapes these young men, even outside of hockey. Mark discusses his favorite logos and arenas in the league. Mark reviews his hockey career, from coaching to becoming the Commissioner of the NAHL.

Shan and RJ analyze recent renovations at AT&T Stadium, specifically criticizing the Cowboys' refusal to install permanent natural grass or sun curtains despite doing so for the World Cup. They also discuss Brian Schottenheimer's recent comments regarding his Super Bowl aspirations and reflect on the coaching legacy of his father, Marty Schottenheimer. 02:24 - AT&T Stadium Renovations 04:15 - Cowboys Sun And Turf Issues 11:16 - Brian Schottenheimer Super Bowl Goals 12:51 - Marty Schottenheimer Coaching Legacy

Shan Shariff, RJ Choppy, Bobby Belt, and Jacob Rye discuss the Texas Rangers' sudden broadcast shift to the Buzzer streaming platform and its potential impact on franchise spending. They also examine the implications of AT&T Stadium renovations for the World Cup before engaging in a lively debate with Kevin Hageland and Cory Mageors regarding Chris Simms' controversial quarterback rankings. 01:50 - Rangers Broadcast Shift To Buzzer 08:30 - Proposing A Rangers Sports Network 13:45 - Rangers Spending And Revenue Concerns 20:35 - AT&T Stadium Renovation Controversy 28:35 - Schottenheimer Discusses Super Bowl Goals 34:15 - Mobile Games And Training Camp 41:35 - Daylight Savings Time Debate 46:10 - Chris Simms Quarterback List Rankings

Bobby Belt joins Shan and RJ on 105.3 The Fan to identify potential breakout stars for the Cowboys heading into training camp, highlighting undrafted free agent Justin Barron. They also examine Terence Steele’s outlook for the upcoming season following his comments at the Offensive Line Masterminds event regarding leadership and physical recovery. 01:23 - Cowboys Breakout Player List 04:06 - Bobby Belt Breakout Pick 07:02 - Terence Steele Interview Discussion 12:05 - Cowboys Offensive Line Standards

This segment covers the fallout from the World Cup, focusing on Lionel Messi's legacy and a critical analysis of England's defensive strategy. They also explore the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card for Team USA and evaluate potential breakout candidates for the Dallas Cowboys training camp. Additionally, the conversation touches on the British Open golf tournament and legislative updates regarding permanent Daylight Savings Time. 01:50 - World Cup Strategy Discussion 10:20 - Balogun Red Card Controversy 17:42 - British Open Golf Update 22:53 - Marcello Hernandez Comedy Style 27:12 - Permanent Daylight Savings Time 33:09 - Cowboys Breakout Player Candidates 41:16 - Terrence Steele On Leadership

Shan Shariff, RJ Choppy, and Bobby Belt analyze Jeremy Fowler’s safety rankings and discuss a custom point system for evaluating NFL team roster depth. They also debate Chris Simms' controversial all-time quarterback list and cover local news regarding traffic safety campaigns and quality of life rankings. 01:20 - NFL Safety Rankings Discussion 08:31 - NFL Team Talent Points 10:50 - All-Time Prime Quarterbacks 25:51 - Daughtry Ticket Giveaway 28:44 - Operation Slowdown Traffic Enforcement 34:55 - Arlington World Cup Arrests 36:15 - Texas Quality Of Life

Shan Shariff and RJ Choppy discuss George Pickens playing on the franchise tag and the Dallas Cowboys' slow-paced front office. They evaluate MLB award favorites, ESPN's safety rankings, and Chris Sims' controversial all-time quarterback list before covering local news about Texas traffic laws and state quality of life rankings. 01:38 - Pickens Franchise Tag 07:24 - MLB Midseason Analysis 17:31 - ESPN Safety Rankings 27:03 - Sims Quarterback List 43:15 - Operation Slowdown News 50:01 - Texas Quality Of Life

Shan Shariff and RJ Choppy discuss the PR disaster surrounding the Texas Rangers' move from Victory Plus to the Buzzer streaming platform. They address fan concerns regarding increased costs and technical barriers for older viewers while speculating on the financial motivations behind the sudden midseason transition. 01:19 - Rangers Switch To Buzzer 06:43 - Accessing The New App 15:38 - Traffic Report

Shan Shariff, RJ Choppy, and Bobby Belt analyze Argentina’s late victory over England and the tactical criticism of the English manager. They also discuss the Texas Rangers' move to a new streaming platform called Buzzer and debate the fairness of midnight curfews for teenagers. Additionally, they check in on Scottie Scheffler's performance during the opening round of the British Open. 02:00 - Argentina Stuns England 06:25 - Messi Jazz Comparison 12:00 - Golf And Parenting Issues 19:32 - Rangers Switch To Buzzer 32:58 - Traffic Report 35:15 - Teenage Curfew Debate

Shan Shariff, RJ Choppy, and Bobby Belt analyze Jeremy Fowler's latest NFL wide receiver rankings and the controversy involving Tetairoa McMillan's canceled youth football camp. They also debate the Hall of Fame credentials for several current NFL stars including Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and Mike Evans. 01:47 - NFL Wide Receiver Rankings 05:13 - McMillan Youth Camp Controversy 10:52 - NFL Hall Of Fame Game 14:28 - Receiver Hall Of Fame Discussion

Shan Shariff, RJ Choppy, and Bobby Belt review highlights from the MLB All-Star Game and discuss the controversial decline of on-field batting practice. They also debate various NFL Hall of Fame candidates and address the mismanagement involving Tetairoa McMillan's youth football camp. 01:50 - All-Star Game Review 05:38 - Batting Practice And Stadiums 10:35 - Cubs Social Media Mishap 16:40 - Commissioner Discipline Issues 20:05 - Wide Receiver Rankings 23:35 - Tetairoa McMillan Controversy 28:10 - Hall Of Fame Debate 38:33 - Studio Temperature Wars

Bobby Belt joins the program to critique a recent CBS Sports list ranking the greatest NFL coaches of all time. The discussion focuses on the perceived disrespect toward Tom Landry, highlighting his numerous tactical innovations compared to modern coaches like Andy Reid. They also touch on Hall of Fame snubs and the differences between historical coaching achievements and current success. 01:41 - Traffic Report 02:46 - CBS All-Time Coaches List 07:17 - Defending Tom Landry's Legacy

Shan Shariff, RJ Choppy, and Bobby Belt react to Spain's victory over France and debate which athletes are "must-see" TV in the modern era. They also discuss Logan Stankoven's frugal habits on Facebook Marketplace and a controversial list of the greatest NFL coaches of all time that ranks Tom Landry tenth. Additionally, they explore personal privacy concerns regarding Alexa devices and the social etiquette of baby birthday registries. 01:50 - Spain Defeats France 06:12 - Must Watch Athletes 18:13 - Logan Stankoven Marketplace 23:58 - Alexa Privacy Concerns 28:05 - Baby Birthday Etiquette 35:55 - Traffic Report 39:12 - Greatest NFL Coaches

Shan Shariff, RJ Choppy, and Bobby Belt break down a ranking of the top NFL wide receivers, comparing CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. They also discuss diverse topics including escaped cobras in China, Sacramento's trash policies, and the health habits of biohacker Bryan Johnson. 01:22 - Top Receiver Rankings Begin 06:42 - Puka Nacua And Amon-Ra 12:00 - Lamb Versus Pickens Comparison 16:04 - Rounding Out The Top Ten 21:20 - Cobras In China 25:00 - Personal Trash Habits 30:55 - Biohacking And Celebrity News

Shan Shariff, RJ Choppy, and Bobby Belt analyze which MLB players deserve Hall of Fame status and review the latest ESPN NFL wide receiver rankings. They also discuss a variety of viral stories on 105.3 The Fan, including a cobra breakout in China and California's trash bin inspections. 01:50 - MLB All-Star Game Recap 06:00 - Hall Of Fame Debate 17:05 - Verlander Awkward Interview 20:25 - NFL Wide Receiver Rankings 28:10 - Lamb And Pickens Debate 35:10 - NFL Receiver Honorable Mentions 38:35 - China Snakes And Tornadoes 43:35 - California Trash Bin Mandate 46:50 - Food Outbreak And Biohacking 50:00 - Brian Austin Green Interview

Shan and Bobby discuss the three-game suspension of Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Charles Snowden and analyze the controversy surrounding Jeremy Fowler's latest quarterback tiers for ESPN. They also react to Ryan Clark’s passionate defense of Jalen Hurts and Joe Flacco’s viral comments regarding the vanity of mirrored visors. 01:03 - Charles Snowden Suspended 04:16 - ESPN Quarterback Tiers 08:13 - Ryan Clark Defends Hurts 12:53 - Flacco Critiques Mirrored Visors

Shan and RJ discuss the MLB All-Star Game's atmosphere and the latest World Cup soccer action. They analyze the impact of Charles Snowden’s suspension on the Dallas Cowboys and debate Dak Prescott's ranking in ESPN’s quarterback tiers before exploring Mavericks trade rumors. 01:50 - MLB All-Star Game Recap 05:45 - World Cup Soccer Highlights 11:48 - World Cup Celebrity Sightings 18:35 - Charles Snowden Faces Suspension 21:45 - ESPN Ranking Quarterback Tiers 29:23 - Flacco Criticizes Shedeur Sanders 33:48 - Joel Embiid Mavericks Rumors 43:31 - Concert Smoking Etiquette Debate 47:26 - Tom Segura Divorce News

Could the Stars trade Jason Robertson to the Pittsburgh Penguins? Gavin Spittle and Sean Shapiro propose a trade scenario that would benefit both teams. In 2028, some big names in the NHL will be free agents. Why haven't teams signed some of these big-name free agents yet? Will Connor Hellebuyck stay in Winnipeg?

Bryce Harper-Fan Dual controversy and who made the Madden 99 club.