The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals, and Wemby's emotional reaction says everything about what this moment means.Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick break down the Spurs' incredible run, make their NBA Finals predictions, and debate who would win a potential Knicks vs Spurs showdown. Plus, Donovan Mitchell's comments about championships and "winning at life" spark a bigger conversation about legacy, happiness, and what really matters in the NBA.The crew also dives into Chet Holmgren's rough performance, SGA's response to the criticism, whether Wemby has officially separated himself from Chet, and the latest drama from the WNBA after another controversial flop goes viral. Topics: Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to the NBA Finals Wemby's emotional postgame moment Knicks vs Spurs Finals debate Donovan Mitchell's championship comments Chet Holmgren struggles under pressure SGA defends Chet Wemby vs Chet: Is there still a debate? NBA Finals predictions Viral WNBA flop controversy Who are you taking in a Knicks vs Spurs Finals matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Karma is a bee eye tee." JuJu has a Joker of the Day featuring Caitlin Clark, an update on The Polls, and some words for the Washington Nationals, seemingly for no reason. Also, Tony has a problem with his pool guy that he needs help solving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And their best player is named Wilfred." Sid Rosenberg looks like... well, REALLY purple. Like, a concerning amount of purple. I mean, a shade of purple never seen before. Purple! Then, World Cup tickets are going to be horrifyingly expensive, and while we're concerned, we're more concerned with the team Greg Cote has anointed as his team of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm a learned man." Zas and Greg are confused by one of the shirts available for purchase on lebatardaf.com, Max Kellerman has called LeBron James the 'Modern Day Muhammad Ali,' and to Dan's delight, the Rams have traded for the best pass rusher in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You've been masturbating into a tin cup." We'll get to A.J. Brown and Myles Garrett in a minute, but Sam Morril is here to share in Dan's joy over his New York Knicks getting to the NBA Finals. He discusses how his joy is ruining his comedy, the happiness sweeping across New York, and Dan's late-night texts. Also, did Greg steal one of his catchphrases from Zaslow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Beatles are litigious." We'll get to A.J. Brown and Myles Garrett in a minute, but Jason Benetti got things rolling last night on the Tigers broadcast by slipping FOUR Greg Cote catchphrases onto the air, but there is some major controversy surrounding his usage. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I need to stop saying 'my brother dot dot dot.'" Zaslow threatens to spoil the Euphoria finale, and JuJu delivers a Top 5 and updates The Polls after Tony shows the crew a ridiculous video from the world of soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And the garlic sauce..." Did you know it was The Watermelon Man's birthday? Do you love The Cracker Barrel? Do you know about that Pizza Saver? Should the 12-year-old fan who hurt Jesus Sanchez have been thrown out of the game? Will GLP-1 be banned from sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You wanna just call this a day?" After reviewing the greatest body cam footage ever featuring a one-armed woman's boss move over a police officer, Stu Holden joins the show to discuss U.S. Soccer, their potential success, and who the team should expect to step up during the World Cup. Also, Noche de Los Grandes lived up to the hype for Mike and Zas, Dan believes in robot officiating, and Jeremy learns the origin of Pilates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Dawg..." Amin is here to deliver his Weekend Observations, but Dan wants to begin by picking a fight with him over his prediction that the Thunder would beat the Spurs. Was this the Spurs passing OKC, or was this a matter of health combined with an out-of-this-world performance? Plus, Luke Kornet's LeBron moment, Jaxson Dart's statement, and the musical acts pulling out of Freedom 250. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"For a split second, the entire world was at peace." Tony's concern over 'galactic fascism' taking over the NBA is that much closer to becoming a reality as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs went into Oklahoma City and won Game 7 over the Thunder. Are we about to watch the first of 10 straight NBA Finals involving the Spurs? Is it over for everyone else? Is Chet Holmgren done in OKC? Is everyone going to be okay? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roy, David, Ethan, and Rose are still trying to figure out what happened to the Colorado Avalanche after they got swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. The guys break down what led to this stunning result, one that Rose correctly predicted. Plus, Ethan was very wrong about the Montreal Canadiens and owes an apology to the Carolina Hurricanes. Plus, Roy honors the legacy of Claude Lemieux after the stunning news of his passing. Then, Sara Civian of Bleacher Report and the Too Many Men Podcast joins the show to discuss the moral conundrum that comes with the Vegas Golden Knights making the Stanley Cup Final, how right she was about the Carolina Hurricanes, as well as her thoughts on the passing of Claude Lemieux. Finally, it's time for Roy's favorite part of the show: reacting to episodes four and five of Off Campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer joins the show to break down the Brendan Sorsby saga! Did Curt Cignetti know this was coming? Breer shares exclusive insight on NFL teams targeting Sorsby for the supplemental draft, why the NCAA is making him a "sacrificial lamb," and how an NFL agreement might just bring him straight to the banks of the Three Rivers. Ok, we made that last one up. But save us from the 43-year-old man who can't handle a pass rush! AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Ethan Budowsky: https://x.com/ethanbudowsky Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Silver just asked a question that could change the NBA forever: Should referees eventually be replaced by AI? In this episode of Alley Oop, Trysta Krick and Juju Gotti dive into one of the wildest debates in sports today. Would robot refs actually improve officiating? Would NBA fans trust artificial intelligence more than human referees? Or do sports fans secretly need refs around so they have someone to blame after every controversial call?The conversation goes everywhere from AI officiating and Adam Silver's vision for the future of basketball to OKC's flopping controversy, the Western Conference Finals showdown between the Thunder and Spurs, Victor Wembanyama's impact on the league, Luke Kornet's surprising rise, and predictions for the rest of the NBA Playoffs.Plus, the crew tackles one of the most important questions in sports entertainment: Why do fans love T-shirt cannons so much?! In this episode:• Adam Silver's AI referee debate• Should NBA refs be replaced?• OKC flopping controversy• Spurs vs Thunder predictions• Victor Wembanyama discussion• Luke Kornet's timid performance• Knicks fans being Knicks fans• T-shirt cannon power rankings• The future of NBA officiatingDo you want AI making calls in Game 7? Or are human refs part of what makes sports great? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The following hour contains mentions of suicide and depression. We encourage you to prioritize your well-being. Please feel free to step out or skip this content if you need to. If this topic brings up difficult feelings, please consider reaching out to the National Suicide Hotline by calling or texting 988. "4:55 pm at the fruit-naming factory..." Did you know the color 'orange' was named after the fruit 'orange'? And did Zas watch the best horror movie since 2020? Plus, after the tragic passing of NHL legend Claude Lemieux, the crew discusses how you never know what's going on in someone's mind, even in the brightest moments you might see on the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I know about you, snitches!" After a huge win for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the crew has come away with one big question: Can you believe the Thunder let Carter Bryant get away with barreling over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Udonis Haslem would NEVER have let that happen! Plus, should Vikings fans be worried about Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy's relationship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"In the abyss of the summer..." Zaslow, who has indeed seen the messages you've sent him about the viral cuck shower, is debating whether to surprise his wife with tickets to the Dave Matthews concert tonight and asks the crew for advice. Plus, Jeremy has observations from yesterday's show, Mario Chalmers believes the Big 3 was built around him, and we discuss the dilemma with Mike McDaniel & Tua Tagovailoa's departures from Miami. Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Jeremy, JuJu, Tony, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Because Miami, Billy Corben is joined by retired Navy commander Phil Ehr. He is currently running for United States Congress out of Florida district 28 and will try to convince Billy and the residents of the district why he deserves the vote. And James Torres, president of the Downtown Neighbors Alliance, talks about how he regrets helping Damian Pardo being elected to the city of Miami commission as both men have had a very public falling out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti gives Trysta Krick her flowers for coining Carla Leite's nickname "Baby Bird". What does Sue Bird think? Next, we want to know: how do you feel about the Portland Fire after they waived three? Then, we react to Tiffany Hayes' hot mic moment and beef with Caitlin Clark. There's more! Jose Fernandez keeps saying strange things to the media. We just want to know if Azzi Fudd is going to start! Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Game 5 is tonight!" JuJu got the biggest call of his life: Victor Wembanyama is not happy with what happened in Game 5, and he has his picks for Thursday Thunder as a result. Amin sticks around to weigh in on the contrasting reports on Giannis Antetokounmpo's likely trade destination, the New York Knicks' chances against the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs, and what the Cleveland Cavaliers should do in the wake of getting swept by the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He looks like a Crown Royal bag." Amin is back from heckling at the Sports Emmy's and he is definitely NOT mad that Pablo Torre Finds Out did not win. He is also back from New York where was outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and claims the city is not prepared for a Championship. He also has his Top 5 Things Nick Wright Looked Like at the Sports Emmy's. Then it's time for the Pitch Clock, this week featuring Joon Lee and anchored by another edition of Jeremy and Chris going head-to-head in Statpad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Unethical Hoops is Floperation for dumb people." Dan feels bad for Montreal and Canada after the Carolina Hurricanes pummeled the Canadiens to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Final. What can the NBA do about its officiating problem? Have we created a generation of children who hate Tony Brothers? Should the Stick be in the Toy Hall of Fame? And before we get to Nos. 20 and 19 on Greg's Catchphrase Countdown that may soon become a Top 61, Tony clarifies for Dan that Chris Hanson is the protagonist in the upcoming movie, PrimeTime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Send later is not for affairs. That's what Signal is for." David Samson got a naked text from Chris Cote, and it led us to a revelation that he schedules his text messages to his significant other. Did you know that you can schedule text messages? Or do you fart them into the sky as Dan does? Plus, Samson is curious about why the Los Angeles Lakers' front-office changes didn't get more attention, discusses the reaction to Tom Dundon taking over the Portland Trail Blazers, and waxes poetic with us about pitchers wearing jackets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We're doing it on a nightly basis." You want the uncomfortable questions? We got 'em right here. How much does Dan weigh? Where does he stand on foreplay? Would Dan rather have a fruit platter or $22 in quarters? Is Stugotz ever coming back? Why is his name still on the show? What is Dan and Stugotz's relationship? Yep, we went there. And the answers are all in this hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You lost confidence while getting it right." Mike and Zaslow are VERY excited for some wrestling this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices