Best David Samson Podcasts (2025)

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it's a Coca Wednesday!? Thanksgiving Day games, college sports crazy! Coca's Star Wars journey (Episode 1385 Hour 2) 52:50

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! It's a Coca Wednesday! Big games coming up in the NFL, why aren't the NBA games on Friday happening all day? College football final weekend! Can Miami get enough style points to matter? College basketball has an age problem! And Coca (me) walks everyone through his first time watching the Star Wars movies, it's happe…

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Post-World Series Priorities with David Samson 49:44

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Former MLB President and host of 'Nothing Personal' David Samson (1:28) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about how he would plan for the upcoming offseason, assessing 'breakout years' from the likes of Ernie Clement and George Springer, Jeff Hoffman overcoming the game-tying home run in Game 7, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's uniqueness, how he would…

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The NFL's Secret Scammer and the $5 Billion Check (PTFO Vault) 49:21

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Pablo investigates one man's attempt to buy the Washington Commanders from the worst owner in all of sports — including, but not limited to: Bank of America, the Imperial Japanese Army, Coach K, Bob Marley... and cashews. (This episode originally aired September 8, 2023.) • Subscribe to Pablo's newsletter for exclusive access, documents and invites…

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What Dylan Cease Brings + What's Next for the Blue Jays? 49:29

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back for an offseason edition as the Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed starting pitcher Dylan Cease to a 7-year, $210 million contract. They share their reactions to the move, what Cease can bring to Toronto's rotation, and what comes next on the Jays' list of offseason priorities. Sportsnet insider Shi Davidi…

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Fowl Shots: The Untold Story of Brickin' for Chicken (PTFO Vault) 45:34

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The gimmick seems simple: If a visiting player misses two straight free throws, every fan gets free chicken. But in this tale of psychology, philanthropy and unintended consequences, nobody wants to admit the truth. So we teamed up with Amin Elhassan to investigate an NBA conspiracy — and chase down Giannis Antetokounmpo. Literally. (This episode o…

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Emergency Pod: Blue Jays Land Dylan Cease 15:11

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reconvene for an emergency podcast to discuss the Blue Jays reported signing of right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease to a 7-year, $210 million contract. It's the largest pitching contract handed out by Toronto in franchise history and Blair and Barker break it all down! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are th…

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Sonny Gray traded to the Red Sox! MLB Pre-Arb bonus pool! Mat Ishbia sued by his partners!? (Episode 1385 Hour 1) 52:58

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We'll be back on Monday! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Today’s word of the day is ‘depth’ as in trade as in rotation as in Boston Red Sox as in Sonny Gray as in St. Louis Cardinals as in Chaim Bloom. We have a big league trade. The Red Sox have traded for starter Sonny Gray and big money was exchanged. The Red Sox still need more says Crai…

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Saints bring in Justin Tucker for tryout; Chauncey Billups bond hearing; Updates on Ohtani and the next Japanese ace (Episode 1384 Hour 2) 53:24

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Justin Tucker is getting a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. Give me a break. What is that team doing? And is Kellen Moore serious? (14:30) Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty to his role in a Mafia poker scheme. He was released on a $5 million bond. He is facing decades behind bars for his alleged role in the scheme. (22:00) Shohei Ohtani is bac…

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Yankees owner says team doesn't make money AND he wants the payroll down?; Will the Marlins and Pirates be big spenders? (Episode 1384 Hour 1) 52:51

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Today’s word of the day is ‘profit’ as in money as in revenue as in checks as in balances as in business as in the New York Yankees. Hall Steinbrenner, the owner of the Yankees, met the media on Monday, and quite a lot to say. He wants the payroll to come down. He wants people to stop thinking the Yankees always make money. He wants you all to know…

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Wilt Chamberlain and the Conspiracy Factory (PTFO Vault) 50:12

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Why do so many people still think the 100-point game is fake news? We crate-dig with author Gary Pomerantz, from a rare-book library... to a basement closet... to a vault in Hershey, Pennsylvania — and end up with a poem from the last Warrior standing. (This episode originally aired February 28, 2025.) • Subscribe to Pablo's newsletter for exclusiv…

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Pablo Torre is getting sued! Lakers family mess! Klay Thompson's harsh truths to Ja Morant! (Episode 1383 Hour 2) 53:31

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Jordon Hudson is suing Pablo Torre. Yes, you read that correctly. Huh!? (5:30) The Lakers family drama has played out right in front of our eyes. Jeannie Buss got her brothers fired. Wow. (19:30) Klay Thompson went off on Ja Morant. Haven’t seen a player say something about another current player like this in a long time. Woof. (29:00) The Tampa Ba…

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MLB Trade: Mets send Nimmo to Rangers! Ottavino unleashes on Mendoza! Shedeur Sanders gets his first win! (Episode 1383 Hour 1) 52:49

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Today’s word of the day is ‘scenery’ as in change of scenery as in Mets as Rangers as in Brandon Nimmo as in Marcus Semien. We have a one for one trade! Nimmo, after 14 years within the Mets organization, has been traded to the Mets. Marcus Semien, who won a World Series in 2023 with the Rangers, heads to the Mets to play 2nd base. (10:45) Adam Ott…

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Share & Jailbait & Tell with Mike Schur and Jessica Smetana 49:36

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What did FaceTime cheating with RFK Jr. feel like? What does Olivia Nuzzi's MySpace song sound like? And what does Pablo have in common with Jeffrey Epstein? Plus: Bob Woodward's spoken-word rap album... and several cans of worms. Further content: • "Olivia Nuzzi Did It All for Love" (Jacob Bernstein) • "How I Found Out" (Ryan Lizza) • "American Ca…

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Faith That Falters (Samuel) | HEBREWS 22:06

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Faith That Falters (Samuel) | HEBREWS

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Faith That Falters (David) | HEBREWS 35:33

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Faith That Falters (David) | HEBREWS

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It's Coca Thursday! Seeing Wicked, NBA injuries, Shedeur Sanders starts, College Football Playoff! (Episode 1382 Hour 2) 53:20

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Hello friends, Today is another Coca Thursday! We talk about Wicked: For Good, I saw it, and I enjoyed it, kinda! What's going on with all these NBA injuries? Is Shedeur Sanders going to play well against the Raiders? Silent counts at home games? And I have an idea to fix the College Football Playoff... for Group of 5 schools! Learn more about your…

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MLB announces new media deals with NBC, ESPN, and Netflix! What does this mean for the fans!? (Episode 1382 Hour 1) 53:19

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Today’s word of the day is ‘shrinking’ as in MLB as in ESPN as in NBC as in Netflix as in FOX as in TBS. What are we talking about? A new media rights deal was announced on Wednesday that will see Major League Baseball games on new networks. Where will each game be? Where can I watch what? Is this a good deal? (27:00) We have an update on the WNBA …

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All-American Grift: We Investigated Trump's Favorite Sports Troll 1:19:13

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She notoriously parlayed a tie for fifth into a star turn on Fox News. But who's funneling money into the radicalization of Riley Gaines? And what's her dark past lurking beneath the surface? In partnership with PTFO, Madison Pauly from The Center for Investigative Reporting spent six months wading through the trans-athlete debate — then washed up …

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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Load management fines; Orioles major trade; MLB gambling scandal (Episode 1381 Hour 2) 53:17

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Leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start off on load management. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been fined $100K already. We’re only 10 games into the season! (11:30) Do you think the MLB gambling scandal was actually a good thing? Will this prove that the system works? Will this discourage other playe…

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Why an MLB record 4 players took the qualifying offer! MLB owners meetings begun! Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss ultimatum? (Episode 1381 Hour 1) 53:36

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Today’s word of the day is ‘accepted’ as in offered as in MLB as in qualifying offer as in $22.025 million as in record. Four players accepted the offer, which is the most ever. Shota Imanaga, Gleyber Torres, Brandon Woodruff, and Trent Grisham. Let me explain why this was done and why so many accepted. (10:30) Josh Naylor is back with the Mariners…

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What the Hell Happened to Phil Mickelson? 46:12

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Why did one of the greatest golfers ever turn on his own legacy to become a culture warrior with a T-rex skull? His definitive chronicler, Alan Shipnuck, re-visits the many scandals of "a master manipulator" — and uncovers a pattern among Trump-era men who just want the juice. • Previously on PTFO: Phil Mickelson, the Pipeline and Trump's (Alleged)…

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MLS and Apple make major announcements; MLB MVP talk; Why are the Padres for sale? (Episode 1380 Hour 2) 53:20

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MLS and Apple have waved the white flag on the whole streaming deal. MLS is going to change its schedule to a new format. Apple is going to get out of its deal 3 years earlier than it was supposed to, but not before getting rid of the MLS Season Pass. (14:00) Shohei Ohtani goes back-to-back-to-back. Aaron Judge goes back-to-back. What seasons we sa…

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NFL Spit-Gate Part 2: Will league suspend Ja'Marr Chase?; Sanders gets into the game! NFL Report Cards (Episode 1380 Hour 1) 52:53

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Today’s word of the day is ‘projecting’ as in Ja’Marr Chase as in Jalen Ramsey as in the Bengals and as in the Steelers. Jalen Ramsey was ejected from the Steelers win after punching Chase in the helmet. And after the game Ramsey said he was spit on. Chase said he didn’t spit. But what does the video say? (10:30) Shedeur Sanders got his first caree…

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The Invisible Hitmaker Behind the Soundtrack of Your Life 39:37

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He's played with Aretha, Steely Dan and thousands more. He's influenced Zeppelin, hip-hop and "MMMBop." He is your favorite musician's favorite musician — a role player with too many rings to count who's been helping you dance for decades. So it's about time you slowed down to appreciate legendary drummer Bernard "Pretty" Purdie. Because at 83 year…

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It's a Coca Thursday! The power of the fan! New owner spending! MLB happenings! NBA All-Star! (Episode 1379 Hour 2) 53:34

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It's another Coca Thursday! This one is filled with Coca defending fans and David defending ownership! Per usual! Just remember that these are friendly conversations and we all love each other! Hope you enjoy and we'll see you again on Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, and our main man Scott Boras! (Episode 1379 Hour 1) 53:21

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Today’s word of the day is ‘arrrrrgh’ as in Pirates as in Paul Skenes as in Cy Young as in Tarik Skubal as in aces. Last night the Cy Young award was handed out to the both of them. Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back in the American League. Paul Skenes goes Rookie of the Year into Cy Young. Wow. Let’s take a look at the Pirates and Skenes and his futur…

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The Sporting Class: Inside Google's $200 Million War on ESPN 47:50

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As The Great Football Blackout of 2025 reaches the cliff's edge, John Skipper and David Samson take Pablo inside Disney's call before the earnings call: Does Silicon Valley have a higher tolerance for pain than Mickey Mouse? Does the Worldwide Leader have more power than Fox News? And will mollifying Donald Trump get you anywhere? Plus: MFN status,…

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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! MLB contracts before CBA! Mental health services! Worst owner in sports! (Episode 1378 Hour 2) 53:25

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Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a message! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let me start with what happened in the Packers and Eagles game. It really annoyed me. (12:00) Why would teams offer longterm deals this offseason if they don’t know what the next CBA is? (19:30) How does mental health programs and help work for professional t…

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Mavericks fire Nico Harrison after fan pressure was too much! Giants fire Brian Daboll! Kelly v. LSU legal fight! (Episode 1378 Hour 1) 52:54

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Today’s word of the day is ‘terminated’ as in head coaches as in general managers as in Nico Harrison as in Brian Daboll as in Brian Kelly. We start with the Dallas Mavericks. It all fell apart for Nico and the Mavericks after that Luka Doncic trade. The fans revolted. The Mavs got the 1st pick in the draft. And that was still not enough. (15:30) B…

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Share & Goon & Tell with Desus Nice and Katie Nolan (NSFW) 34:39

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Since when did we become so constantly confronted by p*rn? And why is that making you so uncomfortable? Plus: goon fuel, goon caps, goon caves, gooning fraud, hentai wankbattlers and miscegenating Starburst. • Further reading: "The Goon Squad" (Daniel Kolitz) • Subscribe to "Casuals with Katie Nolan" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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MLB qualifying offer; Colorado Rockies going Moneyball; Next Japanese MLB star is coming? (Episode 1377 Hour 2) 53:20

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NO SHOW TOMORROW We begin Hour 2 with MLB qualifying offers. The MLB season never truly ends. We go from World Series right into free agency. These qualifying offers are one-year deals offered by teams and some big names got them extended to them. Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Tucker, Shota Imanga, Bo Bichette, Edwin Diaz, and more! (13:30) Paul DePodesta i…

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An update on my family; MLB Gambling Scandal: Guardians pitchers charged in gambling, money laundering conspiracy (Episode 1377 Hour 1) 52:56

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Today’s word of the day is ‘solidarity’ as in standing together as in my family. I shaved my head. Let me explain why. (16:00) Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers have been indicted on federal charges over pitch rigging. Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been charged in an illegal gambling and money laundering conspiracy. Oh boy. (31:00) President Tr…

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Exclusive: Phil Mickelson, the Pipeline and Trump's (Alleged) 14-Inch Pipe 42:58

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Why has the famous golfer (and notorious gambler) been hooking right and tweeting incessantly about insider trading? Hunterbrook Media's Sam Koppelman got inside a group chat even more bro'd-out than the defense secretary's Signal messages — and uncovered audio about trading 18 holes with a cabinet secretary to pump up a gas company. His investigat…

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Mark Shapiro & Ross Atkins End-Of-Season Avails 1:24:13

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We hear from Blue Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro and General Manager Ross Atkins discussing a wide range of topics, including Shapiro's contract, Bo Bichette's free agency, Shane Bieber picking up his player option and much more! Plus, Jeff Blair heads to the Back-Leg Line to get your reactions on the Jays' front office end-of-season media ava…

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It's a Coca Thursday! Dog cloning? NFL trade deadline moves! ESPN Bet is no more! (Episode 1376 Hour 2) 53:24

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Do not clone your dog. Adopt, don't shop! It's another Coca Thursday! Cloning your dog: are you in or out on that? Jets and Colts make a Sauce Gardner trade. Dolphins not making any moves. Stop paying average QBs. ESPN Bet is no more! UFC gambling scandal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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MLB Opt-In or Opt-Out: Imanaga, Brewers, Trevor Story, and more! World Series viewership! Braves finances! (Episode 1376 Hour 1) 53:14

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NO SHOW TOMORROW Today’s word of the day is ‘options’ as in MLB as in free agency as in player options as in team options as in mutual options. There are some big names we knew would opt out of their deals to become free agents like Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman. Shota Imanaga is now a free agent, and that surprised a lot of people. T…

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"Your League Is So Cooked": The Best Bettor in NBA History on How to Solve a Gambling Crisis 54:25

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He made nine figures by finding patterns in basketball, from the skycap counter of the Winnipeg airport to high-stakes athlete encounters in Vegas. Then Bob Voulgaris brought his dark-alley secrets to Mark Cuban's front office. Now, as scandal infects the integrity of the game, he sees a path forward — including, but not limited to, maybe turning V…

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Faith That Falters (Jephthah) | HEBREWS 44:14

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Faith That Falters (Jephthah) | HEBREWS

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Faith That Falters (Samson) | HEBREWS 42:40

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Faith That Falters (Samson) | HEBREWS

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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Steve Ballmer gets sued! YouTube TV vs Disney! Hawks embezzlement! (Episode 1375 Hour 2) 53:24

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Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s talk about the latest story involving Steve Ballmer. He finds himself in more of an Aspiration mess. Is this the end of the NBA investigation? Is this what the league needed to rule against the Clippers and Kawhi’s cap circumvention? (15:30) Can you explain what’s going on…

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Jets go ALL IN on rebuild mode! Can the Blue Jays just "run it back" next season? Top 5 MLB Offseason storylines! (Episode 1375 Hour 1) 52:43

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Today’s word of the day is ‘cholula’ as in sauce as in Sauce Gardner as in Quinnen Williams as in the New York Jets as in the Indianapolis Colts as in the Dallas Cowboys. The Jets are in full tear down mode, even though the GM says they are not. (14:40) Let’s talk Blue Jays. Where does that team go now? Pending free agents. Can a team stay healthy?…

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We All Have a Number 1:00:47

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Where is the athlete resistance to Trump? Why do owners sportswash themselves? How did trans athletes get weaponized? And what's the difference between cable news and Pardon The Interruption? Pablo sits down with Professor James Waller at the University of Connecticut's Dodd Center for Human Rights, to find a throughline about the value of sport ci…

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An Incredible Run Comes to an End 49:38

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on the Toronto Blue Jays' Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, falling short of a World Series title. They break down the game, including Jeff Hoffman giving up a game-tying home run to the Dodgers' nine-hole hitter and Isiah Kiner-Falefa's base-running in the ninth inning. Then, they share positive takeaways …

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NFL Week 9: Long kicks, Dolphins changes, Jayden Daniels injury! Ja Morant suspended! World Series ratings! (Episode 1374 Hour 2) 53:23

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Big news in the NFL world from the weekend. We had a 68-yard field goal! An NFL record! What about what’s going on in Miami? The Dolphins finally made a move and fired GM Chris in his 10th season. Something needed to change in Miami Gardens. Can’t get rid of Tua. Not ready to get rid of Mike McDaniel. So the GM had to go. (12:30) The Bengals defens…

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Dodgers win back-to-back World Series titles! From Yamamoto to Rojas to Smith! Discussing the IKF lead! (Episode 1374 Hour 1) 52:50

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Today’s word of the day is ‘slap’ as in Will Smith as in Miguel Rojas as in Yoshinobu Yamamoto as in the Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions. What a series. The Toronto Blue Jays were two outs away from being champions and then it all went wrong in Game 7. Let’s break it all down. (11:30) Yoshinobu Yamamoto did one of the rarest things …

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The Magnitude of 'One More Game' with Pat Gillick 49:26

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker hear from both Bo Bichette and John Schneider ahead of Game 6, reacting to Bo's comments about his future, returning from injury to play in the World Series, his maturity through the years within the Blue Jays' organization, and John's comments on how he spent Halloween at his doorstep a year ago to now having the chance…

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A Chance to Close Out Against Yamamoto 50:17

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It's game day! Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to Game 6, a potential World Series-clinching stage for the Jays against the Dodgers. They go through the lineup, including George Springer's return to the lead-off spot and Bo Bichette's corresponding move back to second base. Then, two-time World Series champ and MLB Network's Al Leiter joins …

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Share & Witch & Tell with Michael Cruz Kayne and "The Supermarket Sorceress" 55:07

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What does real-life witch Lexa Roséan think of Etsy witches in the MLB playoffs? Is there a recipe to re-kill Bin Laden and/or save humanity from A.I.? And how easy it to f*ck up a spell? Plus: witch wars, curse battles, the origin of "abracadabra," the butt fumble of spells... and none of that Harry Potter sh*t. Also: Cheeseburger. • Learn more ab…

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Closing Out the World Series with MVP Jack Morris 49:52

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by 3-time World Series Champion and National Baseball Hall of Famer Jack Morris (4:20) to chat Trey Yesavage's historic Game 5 start in the World Series, the differences in pitching in the Fall Classic and regular season, how Kevin Gausman should approach pitching in a clincher, playing in extra-inning postsea…

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One. More. Win. 49:48

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the LA Dodgers in Game 5 to take a 3-2 World Series lead back to Toronto. They discuss Trey Yesavage's masterpiece on the mound and Addison Barger's awareness on the basepaths before looking ahead to Game 6 and how the Jays adjust to Yoshinobu Yamamoto the second time through. Later…