The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

On this episode of Meadowlarkers, Howard Bryant and Kate Fagan chat with long-time sportswriter Ray Ratto as they continue their conversation from last week on "Ringzzz Culture." Howard, Kate, and Ray discuss the evolution from empathizing with players who didn't win to belittling them, how athletes treat the concept of luck, writing your own legacy post-victory, Damian Lillard and Dusty Baker's unique takes on winning, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Because Miami, we talk about what the city of Miami Beach is doing to curb violent crime in the wake of an execution-style murder during Spring Break. Billy Corben has better ideas than the people running the city. DeSantistan returns with an essay on what the old white male leaders of the free state of Florida are doing to rule over the bodies of women. Yul Vasquez, who is currently in HBO's White House Plumbers, joins us in studio. And...finally....good news! As opposed to what we usually do on this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Beach Sessions is back and whether you love him or hate him, you've never heard Stephen A. Smith like this before. Stephen shares with Dan how despite all the success, growing up in poverty will never leave him and the controversy that still haunts him today. Dan pushes Stephen to address his relationship with the black community, how he handles the haters and imitators flooding the landscape, if he's getting bored with First Take, and where things stand with him, Skip Bayless and Max Kellerman. Stephen also tells Dan how his words of advice and a near-death bout with Covid, changed his life forever. Watch Stephen A. daily on ESPN’s First Take and listen to his weekly podcast, Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith. His bestseller, Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes, is available now wherever you get your books and audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony has the audience covered on this week's Thursday Thunder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Ruiz of Vanity Fair joins us to discuss her latest story on Gisele Bündchen, Gisele's relationship dynamics with Tom Brady, her "rebirth," and whether or not she is indeed a witch. Then, after Mike Ryan roasts Billy Corben over UM basketball success, Billy is joined by Dan and Papi to discuss the recent protests over the Cuban team playing in the World Baseball Classic in Miami. Plus, Ricky Williams speaks about Lamar Jackson and Ja Morant before bringing things full circle and reading Gisele's chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le Batard and the crew discuss the state of NBA officiating with Tom Haberstroh, we update our March Sadness tournament, and Ariel Helwani forces his way on the show to complain about David Samson joining Meadowlark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony tells us an unbelievable story from an experience on a horse in the Dominican Republic, and he and Mike Ryan bond over mutual trauma. Mike Schur is here for his Stat of the Day. Plus, Dean Cain killed "Superman" and Mike Ryan was styled by his Mexican friend, Chase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the David Samson Local Hour. We cover the details of the ballpark David built as Marlins Team President here in Miami, the World Baseball Classic, bullpen distractions, and more before we get to a ***special announcement***. Then, both the Panthers and the Heat are making runs toward the playoffs. We check in with Roy on the Panthers and Amin and Jeremy on the Heat before Mike Ryan tells us which UM basketball team is more likely to win and why the Women’s program can be sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Papi joins Jessica on today's Postgame Show to discuss their mutual love of the TV Show Columbo, and Dan claims this is the most engaged Papi has EVER been in a show segment. Why does Papi have so much trivia about Peter Falk? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 2 takes us all over as we update our March Sadness bracket, discuss Mad Dog Russo, and examine the gun violence taking place consistently near our studio. Then, Rick Ross and the Evander Holyfield house, and a conversation on mental health: how do we determine the line between valid issues and using mental health as a crutch? Plus, Fred VanVleet’s comments on officials leads us to referee corruption and sports betting amongst athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe joins the show to share her research on climate change, why the media doesn’t speak more intelligently about the subject, why climate issues impact the most vulnerable of us, and more. Then, Amin crashed a wedding, Tony and Stugotz want to discuss NFL Free Agency, and Amin and Stu deliver their Willis Reed Top 5 NBA Finals Moments. Plus, Mike Schur delivers his Stat of the Day and Top 5 Phrases that make him think of Chris Wittyngham before the show devolves into insanity from a word Dan believed to be anatomically correct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew continues Quitty’s show eulogy with Jessica’s “Top 5 Chris Wittyngham Revelations.” Then, UFC is coming to town so Dan and the crew discuss Colby Covington's brand and Joe Rogan’s comments on Jorge Masvidal. Plus, Top 5 Gum Chewers, the weird brain of Roy Bellamy, Stugotz’s Cam Newton takes, and Nick Saban taking down Nate Oats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin was shocked by the details Dan left out on the Randy Arozarena World Baseball Classic story. He also points out the Look At Me Louie nature of Chris Quittyngham's twitter thread after stepping down from his role as Executive Producer. Then, Jer Bear's Nickelback parody, the Russell Westbrook experience, and the epic WBC Final. Plus, UM Women’s Basketball star Destiny Harden joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They’re back in the game! Jess & Kate have a spiffy new logo and brand-new game plan — OTLG is going weekly until the end of time! — and to kick it all off they’re joined by reigning NCAA champion and Player of the Year, Aliyah Boston! (Don’t skip the ads, but DO go down the rabbit holes!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Wittyngham has a major announcement and we treat it with the pomp and circumstance that it deserves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le Batard and the crew discuss Michael Jordan's tenure as an NBA owner, the explosion of salaries for sports broadcasters, and we're joined by former NBA tough guy, Larry Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan joins us in studio to discuss the World Baseball Classic....and he brought a friend. Plus, Jeff talks about the life of an insider at ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le Batard and the crew discuss Greg’s tawdry affair in college, flying cars, Rick Pitino being back in the game, and Greg has a Back In My Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan begins by showing some love to the fans of the show. Stugotz and Greg Cote can’t decide if FAU or UM Men’s Basketball would make for a more sad March Madness champion, and Miami basketball now owns the state of Indiana. Tekashi 6ix9ine “caused a ruckus” at the World Baseball Classic which leads us to our Hierarchy of Drunkenness. Plus, Greg Cote has been covering the WBC and helps us preview the meaning behind tonight’s title game between the U.S. and Japan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Funniest Thing From The Sports Weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sad Detroit Pistons remind us of old sound with Draymond Green, the Grizzlies and Dillon Brooks are getting a reputation, and we debate how Klay Thompson will be remembered. Then, Dan, Stu, and the Shipping Container discuss the potential of Donald Trump being arrested. Plus, we update March Sadness and Tony replaces Jessica’s F1 minute with his MMA Minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz kicks things off with his weekend observations after a big March Madness weekend. Then, we have more sound from Chris and Billy’s Spring Training experience on the Marlins radio broadcast. Plus, Chris Cote is already making demands for his appearance at the NCAA tournament, and Witty and Jess are ready to fight over F1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan tried to say something about a Stouffer’s meal last week and said…something else. Then, we update the March Sadness bracket and Mike Schur joins us to discuss the excitement of the World Baseball Classic, Tony Gwynn’s basketball acumen, and sound from Chris and Billy’s Spring Training baseball broadcast. Plus, FAU head basketball coach Dusty May joins the show to tell us about his wildest expectations for his team, negotiating contracts without an agent, working for Bobby Knight, Chris Cote’s chance at a role on the bench, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first weekend of March Madness was full of excitement including a couple of big-time wins for the Canes. Then, a breakdown of the protests at the World Baseball Classic game between the United States and Cuba and why international players and fans have made this tournament so meaningful despite the label as an “exhibition.” Plus, could Chris Cote be a good bench player for a low-seeded College Basketball team? Does Jim Larrañaga deserve a statue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson joins Stugotz and Mike Golic after his 15 seeded Tigers upset #2 Arizona in the first day of NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Samson and John Skipper are back to cover the latest issues in Sports Media and business including Meadowlark bringing in Pablo Torre, the World Baseball Classic, Adam Silver being linked with the Disney CEO job, what is "too much" to pay in a sports rights negotiation, Brett Favre suing media personalities, and the continued decline of Regional Sports Networks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le Batard and the crew talk to Ricky Williams about the showering habits of his former teammates, the worst day to be born on, and everything going on with Ja Morant. Also, the MMA Hangout talks to UFC commentator and lead play-by-play voice, Jon Anik. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Corben as a private citizen got under the skin of city of Miami commissioners via public comment. We have the details. We unveil something new here on Because Miami called DeSantistan. Plus, The New Republic contributing editor Jacob Silverberg joins the program to talk about the failure of cryptocurrency in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday. It's Thunder. It's Thursday Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin takes Hour 2 in a "different direction" before we discuss the media empire Pat McAfee is building. Chris wants to spin the Wheel of Topics as we discuss the Chicago River being died green and how gross he felt filling out his March Madness bracket. Then, Mike's Top 5 SNL Cast Members of All-Time, The Cure and Ticketmaster, the definition of Butt Rock, and France's sanitation strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a jam-packed Hour 1 as we begin with post-surgery hallucinations, more Butt Rock, Dan Orlovsky’s weirdness, and Amin’s TikTok algorithm. Then, we break down the pieces of the Ja Morant-Jalen Rose interview that have been released, and Mike Schur joins us for his “NBA three-pointer” Stat of the Day. Plus, a conversation on The Last of Us (SPOILER ALERT) leads us to ask Dan a morality question involving Valerie’s brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy threw out the first pitch at the FIU-UM baseball game, and he’s here to give us the full details of his experience in a uniquely Billy way. Then, the Miami Heat won again last night, so Amin breaks down if the Heat’s shooting prowess over the last couple of weeks is real (and Jer Bear takes a victory lap). Plus, we look back at Jimmy Butler playing Nickelback in the Heat locker room and define Butt Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Damian Lillard's comments on the way "Ringzzz Culture" has overtaken the way we discuss athletes and their legacies, the Meadowlarkers crew of Howard Bryant, Kate Fagan, and Amin Elhassan analyze how and why we have ended up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le Batard and the crew continue to unveil our March Sadness tournament and the group thought Stugotz would be happier about what Aaron Rodgers said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le Batard and the crew discuss Quentin Tarantino's best films, people talking after eating, and Mike Schur joins the show for his Stat of the Day. Also, Stugotz reacts to Aaron Rodgers' interview on Pat McAfee's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking eye drops, sliding car flaps to block the sun, before we get to the Aaron Rodgers saga. Stugotz is hung up on his contract demands and worries the Jets will mess things up as Rodgers demands players like OBJ and Mercedes Lewis. Could Aaron Rodgers make all his friends go to the Jets and just…retire? Plus, Bert Kreischer joins the show to tell us about his journey through comedy, being the least funny person in his family, reverse body dysmorphia, how Dan ruined his friendship with Bill Burr, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Fenno of the LA Times joins us to share his reporting on the college basketball corruption probe by the FBI. The show pitches their best one-name FBI agent names. Then, Jay Bilas is here to discuss everything but the March Madness tournament. Finally, we discuss what it means for the Cuban World Baseball Classic team to advance to Miami and why Dominican Republic vs. Puerto Rico is “the biggest game in baseball history.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan was fooled by the internet again, so the show discusses the keys to a good fake. Billy and Chris have admitted to entertainment infidelity as we examine the difficulties of faithfully watching television with your significant other. Have you ever watched a show and then rewatched it with your partner without telling them? Then, Dan, Amin, Mike, and Jer Bear break down where the Heat should go moving forward with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo as their franchise pillars. Plus, as we approach March Madness, Mike’s hearing rumbling, whispering, murmurs about the Canes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew debates if Mike Schur is actually off Twitter, we unveil more of our March Sadness tournament, and marvel at the hilarious mistake Dan made during today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Ryan tries to entice Carlos Boozer into sending his sons to the University of Miami. Stugotz reminisces about frozen TV dinners. Billy is worried about throwing out the first pitch at an FIU baseball game. Plus, we get into the danger of playing on artificial turf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le Batard and the crew have a major announcement involving Pablo Torre, we talk to former MLB player, John Jaso about why he retired from baseball to sail around the world, and we discuss Bad Bunny dating Kendall Jenner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Magill joins the show to answer our animal questions. Dickie V makes his first radio appearance since his battle with cancer. Enter to win a night at Dickie V's house v.org/supersixteen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtis "Pants" Bell who lost in a race to Tyreek Hill this weekend joined the show. Greg Cote and the guys discuss NFL free agency and what the Heat should do with Jimmy Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike asks Dan, Stu, and the Shipping Container for some advice after a bizarre interaction with his tattoo artist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz shares his Weekend Observations. Mike Ryan reports that Aaron Rodgers to the Jets is already a done deal. Stugotz claims he believed in Memphis since before the season and no one on the show remembers him saying that. The show also discusses these damn millennials and their video games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We run through a number of topics to kick off Hour 1 including the end of Patrick Ewing at Georgetown, Alabama basketball fans, an insane call from a D1 baseball umpire, and Stephen A. Smith vs. Kyrie Irving. Then, Mike Schur is here for his Sacramento Kings update and Stat of the Day as we ask him about The Oscars and his thoughts on the Chris Rock special. Finally, Billy and Mike attended the World Baseball Classic over the weekend, and it sounds like Billy snorted baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After introducing the new voice of our March Sadness Tournament and breaking down the D.J. Moore trade from Carolina to Chicago, both Adnan Virk AND David Samson join us for competing analysis of The Oscars. Who was robbed? What had the most heartwarming story? And why are both Adnan and David wearing tuxedos? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We bid farewell to legendary Vikings head coach and friend of the show, Bud Grant. The Shipping Container is excited about Jalen Ramsey being traded to the Miami Dolphins over the weekend, but how much does Ramsey have left in the tank? Plus, Billy says Aaron Rodgers is addicted to attention, Tyreek Hill won a race that looked staged, and Jimmy Butler continues to dominate as the Heat continue to struggle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Schur joins the crew to give his best stat of the week that literally makes Jessica fall out of her seat, and Chris Cote busts out a limited fake Roy Bellamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le Batard, Stugotz and the crew discuss graphic tees, random celebrities you’d want to grab a drink with, living on the North Pole, and Chris Cote potentially giving stand up comedy a try. Also, Amin Elhassan has never been to a bachelor party.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investigative journalist Jason Garcia joins Dan and Billy Corben to talk about the five worst bills being voted on in Florida's current legislative session. We take your calls on John Ruiz and the problems he caused for the University of Miami athletic department. Plus, Jeffrey Gutchess joins the show to talk about Miami city attorney Vicky Mendez helping her husband buy and sell homes using code enforcement. A move which has led to the elderly being kicked out of their residences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, we break down the details of the Shawn Kemp story and the bad week it's been for athletes with guns. Then, Tony leads us through our Thursday Thunder. Plus, a question we never thought we'd have to ask... What is stranger: knocking on the stall next to you to ask another person for toilet paper or using your underwear or a sock to wipe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WHAT IS AARON RODGERS WAITING FOR? Stugotz is extremely disappointed that the Rodgers news hasn’t broken while he’s in-studio. Kevin Durant may miss the rest of the regular season with an ankle injury. Should the Suns regret making the trade? Then, it’s time to get to the Wheel of Sound as we hear from Draymond Green, Fred VanVleet, a UFC fighter who wants to fight Jimmy Kimmel, and Mad Dog Russo. Plus, the Jake Paul-Floyd Mayweather scuffle in Miami was planned…right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Take issued an apology, and right-wing sports talk seized on the opportunity to call ESPN “woke.” Why does it work? Then, Brian Scalabrine joins us to share some of his best basketball stories. He tells us about dominating pickup games, the irrational confidence of The White Mamba, a Kevin Garnett arm wrestling story, and good crazy vs. bad crazy in the NBA. Plus, Mike Schur is here to share a hockey Stat of the Day, listen to the most useless list of all-time, and divulge texts from Amin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the David Samson local hour as we dissect the differences between Dan and David’s opinions on the Lamar Jackson contract situation and Amin asks how much a player’s feelings should factor into negotiations. Plus, David tells us about a documentary he watched that proves aliens are real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Fagan has just released her new book, “Hoop Muses: An Insider’s Guide to Pop Culture and the (Women’s) Game.” Kate and Howard Bryant spend this episode of Meadowlarkers discussing the creative process and how this book came to be. They dive into why Kate came up with this idea and how she went about executing it, the joy and stories within the Women’s game, and why there are parentheses in the title all before funneling the rest of their discussion through Howard’s 5 Steps Of Book Release Anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Jessica explains why she’s ready for Daylight Saving Time to spring forward, Mike and Witty tell us about the joys of Concacaf Champions League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Stelter joins the show to share his expertise on the Fox News Dominion Lawsuit. He explains what we’ve learned about the innermost thoughts of Fox’s right-wing personalities, their attempt to deny reality on TV, who is the most implicated, and more. Then, Tom Haberstroh is here to discuss the Kendrick Perkins vs JJ Redick controversy, Nikola Jokic’s supporting cast and MVP resume, Luka and Kyrie, Ja Morant, LeBron’s tweets, and to play a new game: Two Lies and a Truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Schur is here to share his Stat of the Day on the Warriors road struggles despite being rejected from our March Sadness submissions. Stugotz tries to tell the crew that Lamar Jackson is “good, but not THAT good” as he discusses Lamar’s next contract, and Jessica shares the Top 5 Things Men Can Do For Her on International Women’s Day. Plus, Billy tells us why the Aaron Rodgers saga has helped him realize journalism is dead.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian is here as we get closer to the start of the baseball season to tell us about the increase in action thus far in MLB Spring Training and why it makes the sport more compelling. He also tells us why the Padres are the most interesting team in baseball, shares old basketball stories, laments his struggles with technology, and, as always, laughs at our Looks Like submissions. Then, we have the contrast of Jessica’s F1 minute and Greg Cote’s Back in my Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz launches the show with nervous energy as he awaits news on Aaron Rodgers and the Jets. Greg Cote, coming off the best egg breakfast of his life, discusses his column about Novak Djokovic that makes Mike Ryan believe he may be a right-wing operative. Stugotz believes Lamar Jackson needs an agent, and Greg believes the Dolphins need Lamar. Plus, a conversation on how grateful UM basketball fans should be for Isaiah Wong, Norchad “Baby Food” Omier, and the Canes’ regular season ACC title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Mike Schur joins us for his Stat of the Day, the show concludes the best investigative journalism it’s ever done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a quick run through “Sports Names That Conjure Batman’s Butler,” we play an intense game of Stump the Meech. Then, we get Amaechi’s thoughts on Elon Musk and wealth disparity before Billy pushes him to take down the Royal Family. Plus, did Dan ever get around to watching the Chris Rock special? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Amaechi joins us in-studio at The Clevelander! Meech dissects the Ja Morant story, Jalen Rose’s sincere comments, and why the public and media infantilizes athletes. He also dives into our country’s obsession with guns and how painting groups of people as the “other” shifts our focus away from real problems. Then, Meech doesn’t understand why EVERYONE on the show wants him to embarrass Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Ron Magill is late to join the show, Chris, Billy, and the rest of the Shipping Container start tearing him down, but will they say any of it to his face? Find out what happens when Ron joins us a few minutes into The Big Suey. Plus, Mike gets fooled by the internet and Stugotz has some strong takes about Phillip Rivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Leisen has stolen from Stugotz and reported that Tom Brady may still want to end up as the quarterback of the Miami Dolphins. A war breaks out in the Shipping Container as they argue over who would be the best long-term option at QB for Miami: Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson, or a 46-year-old Tom Brady? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew bring you their funniest thing from the sports weekend as Stugotz completely runs out of gas amid Aaron Rodgers rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does the Rocky franchise compare to the James Bond franchise? Witty and Chris both went to weddings this weekend. Witty loves love and Chris has a strategy when it comes to hors d'oeuvres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le Batard and the crew discuss Jon Jones making his return to the octagon, Ja Morant's latest controversy and Stugotz has his Weekend Observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Schur joins the show to give us his Stat of The Day. Derek Carr signs with the Saints getting Stugotz very excited. Tony lets us know that when it comes to Anthony Richardson you can throw out the game tapes because he's a grown ass man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this the best Knicks fans have felt this century? Dan, Stu, and the Shipping Container discuss the Knicks rise in the Eastern Conference and Julius Randle’s game-winner against the Heat, Jimmy Butler’s postgame comments after that loss, and Trae Young’s continued struggles against Miami. Plus, no one believes LeBron James’ stories, Dan fell asleep during the Chris Rock special, and a conversation on the success of UM Men’s Basketball. Now that the Canes have captured the ACC title, it’s time to give Jim Larrañaga his flowers…but how much credit do we give John Ruiz? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down Kevin Durant's return to NBA action and what it means for the Phoenix Suns and the arguments of Kendrick Perkins and others trying to take down Nikola Jokic's status in the MVP conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant and Amin Elhassan welcome Joe Posnanski to Meadowlarkers 69 to discuss rule changes in baseball. The crew breaks down the severity of the pitch clock's impact, why the game has gotten longer over the years, why it matters that Major League Baseball is being proactive, the unintended consequences, and what other changes may be coming down the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Ruiz managed to get the University of Miami women's basketball team on probation. Billy Corben explains why. We take your calls. Plus, we're joined by Andrew Otazo, who to date, has picked up 22,000 pounds of trash in South Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss if it's even possible to overdose on caffeine and remember Ed Orgeron's extraordinary energy drink habit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janet has her Top 5 Omissions From Season 5 Of Drive To Survive and Amin insists his Jon Taffer impression is good. Then, Tom Izzo joins us to discuss what he doesn’t like about coaching the modern day college basketball player, dealing with tragedy on Michigan State’s campus, coaching Draymond Green, almost coaching LeBron James, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Molly Hensley-Clancy broke yesterday's story on Ja Morant and joins us to share the facts surrounding his multiple violent incidents. Amin and Dan discuss what this means for Morant’s brand and the NBA before limited fakes break out across the Shipping Container. Then, Chris Cote has a problem with the way one of our other employees has responded to birthday texts, we revisit cauliflower's moment, and Amin is doing Taffer. Plus, it’s time for another Thursday Thunder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Schur is here for his Stat of the Day and to share some secret texts, discuss his initial thoughts on the Ja Morant story, and to answer an important question: are you choosing JJ Redick or Larry Bird in a three-point shot for your life? Then, Michael Jordan’s house has been on the market for years, and the show has a plan for how to handle it. Plus, David Wallace Wells joins us to discuss water conservation and climate change in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an awesome day on the Local Hour as we have the real Jonathan Zaslow AND the fake Jonathan Zaslow. Awesome day. Awesome. Dan, Stu, Zas, and the Shipping Container dive into the Miami Heat, spoiled fans, and if Kyle Lowry is their least favorite Heat player of all-time. Then, Witty is offended by the Florida Panthers and Matthew Tkachuk's "empty stats" as they fight for a playoff spot, and Zaslow is the best UM fan you've ever met. Plus, the Greg Cote and Zas feud, the Dolphins and Lamar Jackson, and cauliflower is having a moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for Danny Benitez’s Top 5 Volleyball Players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, Charlotte Flair joins us to discuss her journey to wrestling, her dad's support, the motivation behind her career path, the way women’s wrestling has evolved, and a whole lot more! Then, Smug Ostrich Mike Schur returns for his daily Stat of the Day. He also shares why he so deeply fears the Miami Heat and unveils a brand new segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do the NFL or NBA combines actually measure your in-game athleticism? We discuss small QBs and "The Mina Test" before Amin describes how his front office used its combine scouting to its advantage. Then, Evan Drellich wrote the definitive book on the Houston Astros cheating scandal, "Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess," and he joins us to discuss how the Astros organization went from innovative masterminds to cheaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have an accusation of racism in the Shipping Container...against Roy. Also, If Vic Fangio can't afford to live in Miami, how can any of us? A contentious conversation breaks out about Miami's infrastructure and how difficult it is to get around this city, and we try our best to find the details of Fangio's past contracts. Plus, Witty is absolutely delighted over Mike Schur's public fear of the Miami Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meadowlark CEO John Skipper and Nothing Personal's David Samson are back to talk to Witty about the latest in sports business including all of the drama around Daniel Snyder, the continued demise of Regional Sports Networks, Florida State trying to push for the ACC to get them more revenue, and the Brandon Miller situation at Alabama Men's Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Ryan is renting out a theater for Cocaine Bear, but is that inherently "Look At Me Louie" worthy? Mike Schur joins us to talk R-rated movies and share his Stat of the Day on MLB pace of play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the public perception of Brandon Miller and the Alabama basketball team after their controversial pregame introduction. Then, news of Tom Brady's Netflix Roast leads us to Chris Rock's upcoming Netflix special and whether it can possibly live up to the hype. Also, Mike delivers a top 5 of things that were there for us during the pandemic, Stugotz doesn't know if the Knicks are good, and James Dolan is on Raya...and Witty is not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy is calling A.J. McCarron a "dumb dumb" for his reasoning behind playing in the XFL. Stugotz has a new life philosophy for Carson Wentz to follow. Who are some of the most fun backup quarterbacks that give your team hope, and where does Taylor Heinicke stand on that list? Plus, Stugotz is convinced the Jets will blow their chance at a great QB no matter how optimistic everyone else seems, and we dive into what's next for Tom Brady: a year off, a year learning how to broadcast, returning to the NFL, or STAND-UP COMEDY? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big Suey begins with the drama surrounding Dan Snyder's sale of the Washington Commanders, fans winning money for half court shots, Billy's overreaction to Drake's gambling habits, and the proper etiquette after winning a writing award. Then, after a conversation about calling Darius Rucker "Hootie" and potential mythical creature sightings, Ron Magill joins us to discuss Shaq-sized jellyfish, animal sleeping habits, hitchhiking, Jose Canseco, and the "big gift" on his birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Meyers Leonard was "soft launched" by the NBA, Dan, Stu, and the Shipping Container discuss the grand opening 10-day contract and grand closing 1-day contract. Then, Dan wants to talk about the Heat's big win over the 76ers, but Mike Ryan and Chris Cote can't help but vent about their struggling Cesta Cyclones. Plus, Stugotz is feuding with Wisconsin, the definition of "shit hole," the Moments Hall of Fame, and modern day hitchhiking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for the Funniest Thing From The Sports Weekend! And we reveal some details about our latest #LooksLike submission request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz has his Weekend Observations including 26 years of blah blah blah, Aaron Rodgers 18 years of darkness, the 'Lanche, and more. Then, Witty seemingly gets electrocuted, Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, and would Jeff Bezos rather own the Washington Post or the Washington Commanders? Plus, we measure the PGA mystique vs. LIV Golf as LIV struggles mightily in the ratings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan is infuriated that a nearby business won't take his cash, but the Shipping Container wonders why he's so concerned about using his credit card. Then, Jake Paul lost to a "sort of boxer," Drake may or may not have a gambling problem, Stugotz has an announcement, Drive to Survive is back, and Witty predicts the next disgruntled NBA star. Also, why didn't our George Toma interview get aggregated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sacramento Kings insider Mike Schur is here to share his Stat of the Day and discuss the incredible weekend across college and professional basketball. Mike Ryan tries to defend the XFL against the rest of the Shipping Container's complaints about the league. Plus, Stugotz is furious with Joe Klecko, and the details of Russell Wilson's "open door policy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Ryan apologizes to Jim Larrañaga as he joins the show to discuss the Canes remarkable season, John Ruiz and FSWho, playing for "a share of the marbles" in the ACC, how high the potential of this year's team is, and more. Then, Witty is doing some "true psychopath shit," a discussion on Byron Jones' tweets about player pain in the NFL, Spencer Knight, and a huge game for the Cesta Cyclones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sensing frustration from the audience after taking Monday off, Stugotz, Billy and Mikey A. bring back Zoom Zoom to let fans air their grievances with the show. Fans from California, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, Ohio, Wisconsin, Virginia, Colorado, Oregon, Germany and more play Redick or Bird and What's Your Favorite Pasta with the guys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With #BecauseMiami off this week, Mike and Witty combine to look ahead to the upcoming Inter Miami season with the looming possibility of Lionel Messi joining midseason hovering over it. Plus, the two University of Miami grads get excited about the possibility of winning the ACC regular season title in men's hoops. Be forgiving with the 30 second skip button. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant and Kate Fagan lead this week's Meadowlarkers discussing the documentary "Nothing Lasts Forever" about fraud in the diamond industry. Howard and Kate dive into the details of the doc including the De Beers diamond cartel, real and synthetic diamonds, how this story of corruption is a metaphor for sports, the real threats to the value of the diamond, the public's perception of exclusivity, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NASCAR driver Tony Stewart jumps on the show to talk about having a pet pig, the difficulties of driving, and how he handled the big cardboard checks you get as prize money. Then, the shipping container has a discussion about the communal nature of Tiktok/Instagram Reels and Caleb Williams wanting to play for the Dolphins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have stumbled into multiple NBA fan bases hating us. Plus, it's time for another Thursday Thunder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices