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Jeff Teague Apologizes to TEAM LEBRON, Joe Budden Success Creates Beef for Rory, and the WNBA WANTS to GET PAID
Manage episode 496500915 series 3573444
In this riveting episode, we dive headfirst into the complexities of athlete compensation as WNBA players fight for their financial rights. With female players receiving a mere 8-9% of league revenue while their NBA counterparts enjoy a much bigger slice of the pie, we break down why this isn't about equal pay but about fair revenue distribution in a rapidly growing league. Angel Reese's willingness to strike represents a turning point that could reshape women's sports economics forever.
We don't hold back when examining the problematic Nelk Boys interview with Benjamin Netanyahu, where these young streamers essentially provided a propaganda platform without challenging claims about Gaza. This leads us into a fascinating discussion about media responsibility and the dangerous consequences when influencers venture into political territory without proper preparation.
Hunter Biden's shockingly candid interview about crack addiction provides one of the most raw moments we've discussed, as he breaks down the neuroscience and psychology of addiction with unexpected eloquence. Meanwhile, our disappointment with AOC and Jasmine Crockett's votes on Iron Dome funding exposes the gap between progressive rhetoric and actual voting records when it comes to Palestinian human rights.
The Wall Street Journal's reporting on Trump's name appearing in the Epstein files paired with his sudden change in messaging about transparency gives us plenty to speculate about, while Joe Budden's $20 million podcast empire paying talent just $1.5 million raises serious questions about fair compensation in media.
From Pedro Pascal's oddly intimate moments with his pregnant co-star Vanessa Kirby to the undeniable chemistry displayed on their press tour, we're asking the questions everyone's thinking but few are willing to voice. Join us for an unfiltered conversation that challenges conventional wisdom and refuses to play by establishment rules.
Chapters
1. WNBA Players and Unionization (00:00:00)
2. Podcast Sponsorship and Family Stories (00:10:32)
3. Music Tributes and Show Introduction (00:21:36)
4. LeBron James and Steroid Allegations (00:30:40)
5. Drake Beef and Loyalty Discussions (00:45:46)
6. Joe Budden's New York Times Feature (00:56:54)
7. WNBA All-Star Weekend Highlights (01:06:38)
8. Problematic Interviews: Netanyahu and Hunter Biden (01:17:26)
9. Trump and the Epstein Files (01:26:38)
10. AOC's Vote on Iron Dome Funding (01:35:43)
11. Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby's Chemistry (01:42:04)
100 episodes
Manage episode 496500915 series 3573444
In this riveting episode, we dive headfirst into the complexities of athlete compensation as WNBA players fight for their financial rights. With female players receiving a mere 8-9% of league revenue while their NBA counterparts enjoy a much bigger slice of the pie, we break down why this isn't about equal pay but about fair revenue distribution in a rapidly growing league. Angel Reese's willingness to strike represents a turning point that could reshape women's sports economics forever.
We don't hold back when examining the problematic Nelk Boys interview with Benjamin Netanyahu, where these young streamers essentially provided a propaganda platform without challenging claims about Gaza. This leads us into a fascinating discussion about media responsibility and the dangerous consequences when influencers venture into political territory without proper preparation.
Hunter Biden's shockingly candid interview about crack addiction provides one of the most raw moments we've discussed, as he breaks down the neuroscience and psychology of addiction with unexpected eloquence. Meanwhile, our disappointment with AOC and Jasmine Crockett's votes on Iron Dome funding exposes the gap between progressive rhetoric and actual voting records when it comes to Palestinian human rights.
The Wall Street Journal's reporting on Trump's name appearing in the Epstein files paired with his sudden change in messaging about transparency gives us plenty to speculate about, while Joe Budden's $20 million podcast empire paying talent just $1.5 million raises serious questions about fair compensation in media.
From Pedro Pascal's oddly intimate moments with his pregnant co-star Vanessa Kirby to the undeniable chemistry displayed on their press tour, we're asking the questions everyone's thinking but few are willing to voice. Join us for an unfiltered conversation that challenges conventional wisdom and refuses to play by establishment rules.
Chapters
1. WNBA Players and Unionization (00:00:00)
2. Podcast Sponsorship and Family Stories (00:10:32)
3. Music Tributes and Show Introduction (00:21:36)
4. LeBron James and Steroid Allegations (00:30:40)
5. Drake Beef and Loyalty Discussions (00:45:46)
6. Joe Budden's New York Times Feature (00:56:54)
7. WNBA All-Star Weekend Highlights (01:06:38)
8. Problematic Interviews: Netanyahu and Hunter Biden (01:17:26)
9. Trump and the Epstein Files (01:26:38)
10. AOC's Vote on Iron Dome Funding (01:35:43)
11. Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby's Chemistry (01:42:04)
100 episodes
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