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Your one-stop feed for Dan, Stu, and all of the original podcasts from the LeBatard & Friends network. You won't miss a show here.

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NPDS - Can the Atlanta Braves make history after 0-7 start!? NHL needs the Ovechkin goal and a strong Canadian dollar (Episode 1250)

4/4/2025
Today’s word of the day is ‘embarrassing’ as in winless as in Atlanta as in the Braves as in disappointing. What happened to the Braves? 0-7 to start the season. Last winless team. No team to start 0-7 has EVER made the postseason! (12:40) Alex Ovechkin is so close to making NHL history. He’s 3 goals away from passing Gretzky for most all time. Networks are doing everything to get the game that breaks it. 7 games to go! (19:30) The NHL just signed a huge deal with Rogers in Canada. 12 years for $7.7 billion! (32:40) Review: Companion. (35:00) What is going on with Ja Morant? Warned on Thursday about gun gestures during games and what does he do Thursday night? (48:00) We have another Tropicana Field update! Roof fixing is here. Is this just prolonging the inevitable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:23

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GBF - Anonymous Sources

4/4/2025
Billy, Mikey A and Fuentes discuss all the NFL headlines including the Cowboys trade for a QB, the Browns admitting a mistake and the Olympic flag football team. Plus, should the NFL Awards have a "beauty pageant" feel to it? We debut a new game called "anonymous sources" and we say goodbye to a deal friend in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:55:15

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MYSTERY CRATE - Episode Three Hundred - Twenty Two

4/4/2025
The crew struggles with the one question they would ask their pet if they could communicate. Later, they discuss how many bloody marys is too many, what cloths should go into the washing machine after wearing, and the ascension of Walton Goggins as a super star in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:55:11

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We Fact-Checked Stephen A.'s LeBron and Kobe Story — and Polled 1,000+ Voters on His Presidential Campaign

4/4/2025
Did LeBron attend Kobe's memorial in 2020? Pablo reports on claims renewed by Stephen A. Smith. And should Stephen A. actually run in 2028? We commissioned Rasmussen Reports to conduct a legitimate political survey, then presented the results to Wyatt Cenac and Tim Miller. • See the full results of the exclusive PTFO / Rasmussen poll https://www.rasmussenreports.com/ • Subscribe to Wyatt Cenac's newsletter https://wyattcenac.substack.com/ • Subscribe to The Bulwark Podcast with Tim Miller https://www.thebulwark.com/s/bulwarkpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:53:58

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Oddball - Statline Shuffle: The Last Week of NBA Games By the Numbers

4/3/2025
Welcome back to Statline Shuffle, where Izzy and Amin try to guess players based on their box scores. Are the Luka Doncic, Lebron James, and the Lakers really better at defense? Is you Rookie of the Year pick Stephon Castle, Zaccarie Risacher, or someone else? And how have the Heat unlocked the best version of Bam Adebayo? Plus, who had this week's Iciest Play? Here's a hint: Izzy got to pick today. Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code ODDBALL at https://huel.com/ODDBALL. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:30

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NPDS - MLB teams giving massive extensions to young players! Will it work for the Padres and Red Sox!? (Episode 1249)

4/3/2025
Today’s word of the day is ‘certainty’ as in tariffs as in money as in salary as in players as in Jackson Merrill as in Kristian Campbell as in many others. (7:30) The Padres gave Jackson Merrill a massive deal. They didn’t need to! They’ve been trying to shed payroll and now they are adding and now they have a core locked through 2033! Can they sustain that payroll? (17:20) The Red Sox gave Kristian Campbell a longterm deal. 5 games into his big league career. They did the same thing last year! (24:00) The Arizona Diamondbacks did something that I’m not sure why they did it. Ketel Marte got another extension. He was under contract for 2 more years and the team extended him! (34:15) Review: The Princess Bride. (38:40) Shohei Ohtani bobblehead night ended with a bang! Walk off homer! Let’s talk bobbles! (43:15) Timberwolves sale is now complete. Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore are now the owners. Just waiting on a vote. $1.5 billion and lawyers later, we have a deal. (50:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:38

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UNDERDOGS - Final Four Predictions and NBA Tanking

4/3/2025
There’s not an underdog in sight this Final Four, but never fear! Jordan and Peter are joined by The Field of 68 founder Rob Dauster to diagnose the symptoms of “vulnerable giants.” Can Auburn take down Florida? Can Duke and Cooper Flagg get their chance at a title? Come for the Tournament analysis, stay for Peter’s epic NBA tanking rant! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:52

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The Sporting Class: How the NBA's Masters of the Universe Box Each Other Out

4/3/2025
Franchise valuations are going up, up, up — and the first $10 billion team can't be far away. But inside the owners' meetings, though, generational warfare is underway: Can A-Rod snag the Timberwolves from the iron grip of an 83-year-old billionaire? Will the Celtics make private equity sexy? And how long until every NBA game is on national TV? Pablo Torre & The Expiring Assets (aka John Skipper and David Samson with a cold) are back to appraise Gollum's ring and stare into James Dolan's all-seeing Eye of Seventh Avenue. • Previously: How the Billion-Dollar War to Own the Timberwolves Went Nuclear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmOkcQwZ-s8 • Subscribe to Nothing Personal with David Samson https://www.youtube.com/@NPDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:25

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Oddball - Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic are Playoff Ready-- Is Russ?

4/2/2025
Steph and Jokic gave us so much to talk about last night, Amin and Izzy don't even know where to start! Steph Curry is single-handedly carrying the Warriors to the five seed, where they're likely to face LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. Can Jimmy Butler or Draymond Green or ANYBODY give Steph some help?!? Meanwhile up North, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves survived a 61-point triple-double from the reigning MVP, Nikola Jokic-- but they had a little help from a double agent. Does Russell Westbrook's latest gaffe spell doom for Denver, or will Brodie have his redemption in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:30

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NPDS - Rays let deadline pass in St. Pete: is relocation happening?; Micah Parsons v. Jerry Jones heats up! Roki Sasaki is having a hard time (Episode 1248)

4/2/2025
Today’s word of the day is ‘diligently’ as in Rays as in St. Pete as in pursue as in the Trop as in relocation? What is happening with the Tampa Bay Rays? Right now the team is playing at the Yankees Spring Training facility. It’s a one year deal. And then what? Well a major deadline just passed and the Rays let it pass. (11:40) Randy Levine of the Yankees had a statement that is hard to believe. It wasn’t a normal statement. It was a Thank You letter to politicians. (18:08) Jerry Jones has found himself in another situation due to no one other than Jerry Jones. Micah Parsons wants a new deal. Jerry Jones went out of his way to disrespect Parsons agent. Fun! (32:24) Review: Adult Best Friends. (37:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Roki Sasaki and his body language after struggling through 2 starts. Hmm. (46:00) NPPOD. (49:00) The St. Louis Cardinals continue to head in the wrong direction. The team underperformed, but the fans showed up. Now the team is just bad, and the fans aren’t showing up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:49

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ODDBALL - The Case Against Cade Cunningham and a New European League

4/1/2025
In this episode, Amin and Izzy delve into the NBA’s Most Improved Player race, wondering if a former #1 pick like Cade Cunningham can ever win the award, even after an impressive season with the Detroit Pistons. Plus, we look at other contenders like Dyson Daniels, Tyler Herro, and Christian Braun, and the broader implications of the Most Improved Player award. We also talk about the NBA and FIBA exploring the creation of a new 16-team basketball league in Europe set to rival the Euroleague. Is an NBA expansion coming? Click play to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:30

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NPDS - Braves awful season start somehow gets worse! Devers can't hit, Crochet signs mega deal! Athletics stadium is a joke! (Episode 1247)

4/1/2025
Today’s word of the day is ‘fool’ as in April Fool as in Jurickson Profar as in the Atlanta Braves as in disaster. That’s right we have our first PED suspension of the big league season and Profar is done for 80 games. Fool! Can the Braves rebound from this dreadful start? (13:00 ) Rafael Devers still can’t hit. Still can’t make contact. Historically bad start. But the team did sign Garrett Crochet for a record deal! Happy! (21:25) Athletics played in Sacramento. Minor league ballpark. And they got crushed. And a drone stopped the game. And the media center is a tent. (33:00) Review: The Room Next Door. (35:13) Browns owner Jimmy Haslam finally admitted what we all know… the Deshaun Watson trade as a disaster. (42:40) Woody Johnson met the media and said the Jets moved on from Aaron Rodgers but wasn’t his choice! Also talked about buyouts for employees. Also mentioned the NFLPA being a joke. What a guy! (50:08) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:54

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PTFO - Brilliant Disguise: How to Find Your Voice, with Hank Azaria

4/1/2025
Hank Azaria created more than 100 voices for The Simpsons, including Moe the Bartender, Chief Wiggum and (formerly) Apu. So why is the single most talented voice actor of his generation, at 60 years old, suddenly the lead singer of a Springsteen tribute band? Because — in recovery from the fear that helped originate his superpower, the failure that forced him to embrace "character acting," the cancellation that became a case study, and the threat of A.I. — he was overtaken by Bruce Juice. And today, inside PTFO's studio, he takes the stage. • Catch Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band on Tour https://www.ezstreetnyc.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:43

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NPDS - Torpedo bats have taken over MLB: will they get banned!?; Scherzer hurt, Devers can't hit! (Episode 1246)

3/31/2025
Today’s word of the day is ’damn’ as in Damn the Torpedos are is Yankees as in baseball as in new bats. What do you think about these new bats? Aaron Judge doesn’t use them. A bunch of other Yankees who homered did. Is MLB going to get rid of these? (18:20) Max Scherzer is hurt. Max Scherzer told us he was going to get hurt. (24:40) Rafael Devers has been historically bad to start the season. Strike outs everywhere. Can’t hit. Can’t make contact. (34:21) Review: Reacher Season 3. (36:00) Let’s talk about what MLB did about Opening Day. They gave customers who missed out due to some tech issues a discount on merch. (42:40) NPPOD. (45:00) The Final Four on the men’s side is set. It’s all top seeds. (48:00) The Memphis Grizzlies fired its head coach with 10 games left. A 4/5 seed in the NBA. Why now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:57

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PTFO - Share & Grill & Tell with Mike Golic Jr. and Mina Kimes

3/30/2025
Did the late George Foreman's merchandising millions almost go to Chuck Norris instead? What aren't influencers selling to men these days? And is this season of The White Lotus actually good? (Spoiler alert for later in this episode: If you've seen through Episode 6, you're good.) And more from Pablo's trip to L.A.: the neck hammock, erect rods, and OnlyEyes. Further content: George Foreman Turned a Home Grill Into a Culinary Heavyweight (Kim Severson) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/22/dining/george-foreman-grill.html It's Bait (Rebecca Jennings) https://www.vulture.com/article/ashton-hall-morning-routine.html Let's Talk About the [Spoiler Alert] on The White Lotus, with Help From Some Experts (Eliana Dockterman) https://time.com/7269550/the-white-lotus-incest-lochlan-saxon/ Subscribe to The Mina Kimes Show (featuring Lenny) podcast https://www.youtube.com/@minakimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:54:28

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NPDS - BASEBALL IS BACK! MLB TV crashes on Opening Day! Adam Silver admits All-Star Game was a MESS! (Episode 1245)

3/28/2025
Today’s word of the day is ’undefeated’ as in who is rooting for a team that won yesterday? (Except the Cubs) Dodgers win again. Yankees started with a win. Juan Soto had a chance for the Mets and didn’t get it done. The Orioles looked hot. Baseball is back! (10:43) Vladdy Jr reportedly got a new deal offered to him by the Blue Jays. (18:20) MLB had a problem. Streaming was down. App was down. Uh oh. (23:30) The media problems never end! What about the Yankees and Comcast? More problems! (35:00) Review: Last Breath. (38:20) NPPOD. (43:00) Adam Silver had to meet the media yesterday and he had a lot to say. All Star Game problems. Expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:19

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ODDBALL - Suns, Mavericks, Nuggets, and... Bronny? Who to Trust in March

3/28/2025
We've reached the Odds of March, that mythical time on the NBA calendar when truth is put on hold and chaos reigns. The Bulls, Suns, and Clippers are among the hottest teams in the league, while Nikola Jokic and Jayson Tatum are on the bench. Bronny is putting up star numbers (don't ask who he's playing) and Anthony Davis' return has given the Mavericks new hope. Plus, Amin and Izzy share some highlights from their trip to Miami with Akbar Domestique. Does Jimmy Butler deserve a statue? Which design is your favorite? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter or Threads @oddbalhoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:30

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MYSTERY CRATE - Episode Three Hundred - Twenty One

3/28/2025
A full house on Mystery Crate this week as the crew discusses commercials driving them crazy during March Madness. Later, they examine the rise of Amir 'Aura' Kahn and the dramatic fall of Hawk Tuah as Amin claims that she stepped out of her box. Izzy has trouble deciding what to eat for dinner every night, Billy regrets not learning how to play the piano during COVID, and Jessica relives a terrible take out moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:55:25

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GBF- So Many Upsets

3/28/2025
Billy, Mikey A and Fuentes run through the latest headlines including; Russell Wilson signing with the New York Giants and Stefon Diggs getting a three year contract with the New England Patriots. Bracket Bonanza is back and bigger than ever as the Selection Committee seeded all 32 NFL teams. More Mikely's hit on AFC East wide receivers, comeback players and huge 2025 seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:55:11

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PTFO - The Fax and the Furious: How One Screeching Machine Upended Sports — and Society as We Knew It

3/27/2025
Thirty years ago this month, Michael Jordan shocked the world with a two-word transmission: "I'm back." But the rise and fall of this especially nostalgic technology is inextricably hard-wired to the sports world, from frantic prodigies to foul-mouthed coaches and fans glued to FaxCam. Pablo communes with a relic between himself and J.A. Adande — the Hall-of-Fame sportswriter and long-suffering fax-sender — for a jam session on innovation and increasingly epic fails that plunges PTFO into the literal depths of modern communication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:53:32