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Today’s word of the day is ‘CBO’ as in Chief as in Baseball as in Officer as in the Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom after (almost) 4 seasons with the club. Why now? What did Bloom do wrong? The Mookie Betts trade? Was that on him? Is foreign money coming to the NFL? Does this sound familiar? Could it be the Saudi fund? Hmmmmm… Review: Kielce. So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Alek Manoah and where he is. Huh!? NPPOD. What is the future of the Portland Trail Blazers? Why haven’t they been sold? What are the Suns doing with TV? Do you need an antennae? We’ll give them to you!

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Bloom fired
13:50 – NFL foreign money
21:10 – Review: Kelce
25:00 – Manoah MIA
36:00 – NPPOD
39:50 – Blazers for sale?
42:20 – Suns TV

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Today’s word of the day is ‘artificial’ as in turf as in grass as in bermuda as in the NFLPA wants grass and Roger Goodell says maybe, maybe not. Are the players going to get the change? Goodell says he’s heard ‘mixed opinions’ from players. Which players? Max Scherzer is done for the year. Another injury. The Rangers are despondent. What of all the teams that also went all-in at the deadline? At the waiver deadline? Let’s do something different today. I have a question. So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Oklahoma City Thunder new arena deal. It blew my mind. What is the future of the Rays? Are they for sale? Are they moving? Are they real?

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Grass it up
14:00 – Scherzer season done
24:00 – Something different
28:40 – OKC Arena Deal
35:35 – Rays future

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Today’s word of the day is ‘tactfully’ as in tactics as in game planning as in carefully choosing next step as in Aaron Rodgers is done for the season and now what? Robert Saleh took the microphone and tried to rally the troops around Zach Wilson. A new lawsuit has been filed against the NFL by longtime writer Jim Trotter and it’s a banger. He has alleged that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Bills owner Terry Pegula said racist remarks about players. Uh oh.Review: Barbie.So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Columbus Blue Jackets and what’s going on with new coach Mike Babcock. NPPOD. The Mets are set to hire David Stearns. The hottest name in baseball. The first president of the Mets ever. Here we go.

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Life after Rodgers
12:00 – NFL Lawsuit
25:30 – Review: Barbie
29:40 – Hockey talk!
37:00 – NPPOD
39:30 – Stearns to NY

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Today’s word of the day is ‘misery’ as in pain as in agony as in heartbreak as in Aaron Rodgers was injured 4 plays into his Jets debut. Horrifying. Team fears an achilles tear. But, hey, the Jets still won on a walk-off punt return TD in overtime! Another day, another NBA player charged with domestic violence. Here we go again. The Dodgers have scrubbed Julio Urías from the team. Locker gone. Murals gone. NBA wants to fight against load management. First it was awards. Now it’s nationally televised games! Review: Kim v. Kanye – The Divorce. So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if players comments impact MLB decisions when talking robot umps.

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Rodgers nightmare
16:00 – Porter Jr arrested
24:00 – Urías career over
26:30 – NBA load management
32:30 – Review: Kim v. Kanye
37:00 – Robot umps

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It’s been 22 years since 9/11/2001. Let’s take some time to remember and reflect.

Michigan State has suspended head football coach Mel Tucker amid a Title IX investigation into sexual assault and an inappropriate relationship with sexual assault advocate Brenda Tracy. What happened? Why did Michigan State wait so long to announce the suspension? What happens next? Art Briles was on the field after the Oklahoma win. It never ends. Review: Somebody, Somewhere. Nationals owner Mark Lerner released a statement about the Stephen Strasburg canceled retirement ceremony. What did he have to say? Did he clean up the mess? NPPOD. – Can Aaron Rodgers live up to the hype? Are the Jets more than just offseason talk? Is Mike Trout going to get traded? He has a no-trade clause! Mariners P George Kirby unloaded after a loss because he felt he didn’t want the ball anymore. What? A pitcher wanted to come out of a game?

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – 9/11 remembrance
5:45 – Michigan State suspends Tucker
18:30 – Briles appearance
22:45 – Review: Somebody, Somewhere
27:30 – Nationals statement
33:30 – NPPOD
37:00 – Mike Trout trade?
41:20 – Kirby didn’t want ball

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Today’s word of the day is ‘we’re off!’ no not us taking a break as in the NFL season is here as in the Chiefs vs the Lions as in Patrick Mahomes as in Dan Campbell bitting kneecaps as in footballllll!!!! Joe Burrow is now a paid man. $275M. On the eve of the football season. At the start of the Chiefs game. NFL quarterbacks are getting big big big money. Justin Jefferson wants a new contract from the Vikings. He’s going to get a new deal, but unlike others he’s still playing games. Quick detour on the U.S. Open and protesters. Welp. Back to Justin Jefferson! Goodbye, Danny Boy. The times we had together. But it’s now time for Josh Harris to lead the Commanders and everything will be different. Review: In the Company of Rose. What in the world is happening in Washington right now? No, not the politicians. No, not the Commanders. We’re talking about the Nationals and Stephen Strasburg! NPPOD.

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Chiefs/Lions
5:30 – Burrow gets PAID!
10:30 – JJ is up next
12:20 – U.S. Open protest
16:40 – Back to Justin Jefferson!
19:10 – Commanders new regime
27:10 – Review: In the Company of Rose
33:00 – Nationals major problems
41:20 – NPPOD
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Today’s word of the day is ‘apple’ as as in two bites as in two chances as in Caleb Williams could skip the NFL draft. What? The reigning Heisman Trophy winner going back to school for another year? Could it happen? That’s what his father said! NGTH! The Kansas City Chiefs have a problem. Where is Chris Jones? Star defensive tackle is holding out over a new deal. Nick Bosa has gotten paid. Big money! NFL predictions! Review: Unknown – Cave of Bones. The Marlins are facing big challenges in the wild card race. Sandy is hurt. Soler is hurt. But the team keeps winning. Julio Urías has been placed on the Administrative Leave list. Same place as Wander Franco. The Dodgers also canceled a bobblehead night for Julio. NPPOD. Cheating in marathon running is at an all time high. And it doesn’t work.

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Caleb Williams future
8:50 – Chris Jones holdout
17:20 – Nick Bosa gets paid
20:30 – NFL Predictions
25:10 – Review: Unknown – Cave of Bones
30:15 – Marlins injuries adding up
32:50 – Urías update
37:20 – NPPOD
40:45 – Marathon cheating

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Today’s word of the day is ‘400’ as in Mark McGwire as in Babe Ruth as in Alex Rodriguez as in Giancarlo Stanton. He did it. Last night he became the 4th fastest to join the 400 club! NPPOD – we’ve got Max Scherzer v. Justin Verlander today! First time ever! Two hall of famers. Teammates. Review: Telemarketers. Where was Ohtani!? Los Angeles Angels had a stand-in for him in the team photos. What? It’s time to take a trip to the U.S. Open. What happened? Novak didn’t lose. American Ben Shelton has arrived. Coco Gauff is making history. Are you for this new Vegas giveaway or do you think it’s a bit much?

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Mr. 400
14:30 – Merch is live!
15:30 – NPPOD
20:10 – Review: Telemarketers
22:30 – Where was Ohtani?
28:20 – U.S. Open updates
38:03 – Vegas v. Oakland

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Today’s word of the day is ‘you’re out’ as in no more strikes as in no more chances as in Julio Urias has been arrested and charged with felony domestic violence again. He was suspended 20 games in 2019 for the same thing. He’s a pending free agent. What will MLB do? What will the Dodgers do? Shohei Ohtani’s agent has gone public with Ohtani’s future. Kind of. What is it with the Angels? Let’s take a look at Anthony Rendon and his tenure with the team. What did he have to say about his injury? Nothing. Review: House of Cards. What is Cody Bellinger worth in free agency? Would you give him $200M? NPPOD. So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the 3rd Wild Card spot and if MLB caused problems with it. What problems? Teams buying when they should sell.

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Urias arrested
12:10 – Shohei Othani agent
20:35 – Rendon’s future
26:50 – Review: House of Cards
31:20 – Cody Bellinger deal
39:00 – NPPOD
41:20 – 3rd Wild Card spot

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Today’s word of the day is ‘domination’ as in the Atlanta Braves as in the Los Angeles Dodgers as in Ronald Acuña and the Braves took 3 of 4 from Mookie Betts and the Dodgers. Was this an NLCS preview? Are the Braves just too good? Deion Sanders is in the prime time. Colorado with a major upset alert in Sanders debut. His son played phenomenal. Set records. How did Colorado pay for Deion? Review: Past Lives. We have another Oakland update. It never stops. This time Oakland mayor Sheng Thao has taken the gloves off against Athletics owner John Fisher. NPPOD. The pitch clock is here to stay in the postseason. Players didn’t want it. But MLB does. The Baltimore Orioles made a late waiver claim from the Marlins for a player who was good for them in the past. He cannot pitch in the postseason… so why do it?

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Braves flexing
11:20 – Prime time Prime
20:00 – Review: Past Lives
24:30 – Oakland update
33:20 – NPPOD
36:25 – Postseason pitch clock
42:20 – Orioles late waiver
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Today’s word of the day is ‘energized’ as in excited as in pumped up as in game changing as in the White Sox have named a new GM. Who is it? Someone promoted from within. How energized are White Sox fans!?!?! Waiver claims! The Guardians have taken them all! You waive a player and they’re going to Cleveland! Review: The Flash. Disney and Charter are in a fight. Bad for fans. ESPN went dark right before the kickoff of Utah and Florida. Uh oh. NPPOD. It’s Scott Boras time! Welcome back! What did he do now? Just called out the Dodgers over Cody Bellinger.

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – White Sox hiring
16:10 – Waiver claims
23:00 – Review: The Flash
25:30 – Disney/Charter fight
34:50 – NPPOD
37:30 – Boras v. Dodgers

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Today’s word of the day is ‘it’s not personal’ as in business as in Pete Alonso as in the New York Mets are having a season to forget. What now? Pete Alonso was called “toxic” but the Mets say that’s BS! What about a trade? It can happen. Another bad update with Wander Franco. Another complaint filed against him. Review: John Wick 4. Barstool Sports has entered the layoffs world. Reportedly 25% of the company has to be cut. This is on the heels of the break up with PENN Entertainment. NPPOD. Braves vs Dodgers alert! Betts and Freeman vs Acuña and Olson! The Indianapolis Colts have entered the dysfunction market. Welcome! Danny Snyder is gone. Jim Irsay is at the plate!

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Alonso and the Mets
13:00 – Wander Franco update
21:10 – Review: John Wick 4
26:15 – Barstool layoffs
33:30 – NPPOD
37:40 – Colts drama

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