Le Batard & Friends Network

Amin & Charlotte have a lot to say after going to the Miami Heat's exciting "Star Wars Night" win over the Indiana Pacers and why Tyrese Haliburton is playing must-see basketball and how the future already looks bright for Jaime Jaquez Jr. Now, if one thing is for sure, it's that Oddball doesn't lie but that ain't the truth for a lot of people in the NBA which means it's time for Charlotte's favorite game... WHO'S LYING? And if that's not enough for you, then get ready for some HYPE ME UP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz, Billy and Mike A. check back in with Dan "Nitro" Clark to see how his fantasy football team is doing and to offer help from Mike Wright of The Fantasy Footballers podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘risk’ as in calculated risk as in risk management as in the Milwaukee Brewers did something that has not worked out for many teams. They gave a top prospect a top end deal and they’re hoping it works out! (13:40) The New York Yankees decided to release a stament about the death of Henry Kissinger. Huh? (23:50) Review: Rustin. (28:10) NFL Flex is here for Monday Night Football. Goodbye Patriots/Chiefs and hello, Eagles/Seahawks. (34:30) NPPOD. (36:00) MLB Winter Meetings start on Sunday. How do you prepare for them? Why do they still take place? (43:00) What is happening with the PGA? Wasn’t there supposed to be a deal with LIV? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00) The guys recap a good TNF game between the Seahawks and the Cowboys. (8:43) Jevon Holland won America 98 inch TVs after his Hail Mary return. (20:45) The final BCS rankings of the year are revealed to Golic. Who made the playoffs? (38:54) Raheem Mostert reacts to the Dolphins loss of Jaelan Philips, the best strategy for picking up his kids from school and to invite Stugotz out for some drinks. (56:55) Stu Ya Gotz. (1:00:16) Chris Simms isn't happy about his family's Thanksgiving Day game. (1:18:40) Austin Ekeler wants to play BINGO with you. (1:30:41) Gordie takes us on a tour of his mom's house as they guys make their weekly picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica, Fuentes, Billy and Tony discuss how COVID made the last few years fly by and remember a former South Miami staple. Amin then joins the show to discuss trips of All-Stars game past, why the Super Bowl people do it right and how Amin is convinced he can live in solitary confinement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's trivia time babayyyyyy!!! Christian and Alexis square off against Dax McCarty, Dan Gargan, and Alan Gordon of the Major League Journeymen podcast for a fun and hilarious round of soccer trivia. Topics can vary wildly, from Quincy Amarikwa's career path to Andrew Dice Clay opening at Madison Square Garden, but you're guaranteed to have a good time while watching! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Cuban might be selling the Mavericks but Jason Kidd isn't buying ESPN's Tim MacMahon's line of questions. Amin and Charlotte react to Jason Kidd's expletive filled press conference and LeBron James' tweet to the rescue! Then, Oddball continues the conversation about the NBA's tech and streaming wins and woes with House of Strauss' Ethan Strauss. What does Adam Silver have planned for the future of the NBA and how will the next generation of NBA fans consume the game? Plus, it may be chilly in Miami right now but there's three teams on real cold streaks going into tonight's games - will the Bulls, Spurs, or Pistons break their losing streaks tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MERCH SALE: davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop Today’s word of the day is ‘rental’ as in one year as in short term as in Juan Soto as in the San Diego Padres as in the New York Yankees. The rumors now are the Yankees want Soto, but the Padres are asking for a lot. Is it worth it? Should the Yankees go all in for Soto? (15:33) MLB Winter Meetings are about to start on Sunday. What should we expect? Is this when Soto gets traded? Is this when Shohei Ohtani signs? (21:05) Is Aaron Rodgers going to return? Should he return? Do fans want him to return? (30:50) Review: Inception. (36:25) Let’s give a Mark Cuban update. He is not running for president. (41:00) NPPOD. (44:40) Andre Dawson wants to change his Baseball Hall of Fame team. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-Hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are breaking down this week's College Football Conference Championship games. Over in the NFL, The Philadelphia Eagles are an Underdog? The guys give their week 13 NFL Picks. Then later, Peter explains how you could make some money off an unlikely sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Amin & Charlotte took in "the Culture" last night at the Kaseya Center to watch the Bucks beat the Heat to clinch a spot in the quarter finals of the In-Season Tournament, news broke about Mark Cuban selling his majority stake of the Dallas Mavericks. What's next for Cuban and the Mavericks? Then, it's Wednesday, so you can count on Oddball to run up the score like the In-Season games with WORD COUNT! What will keep Tyrese Haliburton from winning MVP and who has a bleaker looking future at the moment: the struggling Bulls, the Pistons and their 14 game losing-streak or LaMelo Ball and his injury history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holiday sale still going on: davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop Today’s word of the day is ‘shark tank’ as in let’s make a deal as in business as in Mark Cuban as in the Dallas Mavericks. What is happening here!? Could Mark Cuban really be selling the team? I never saw this coming! (15:11) What the heck is going on with Chicago Blackhawks? The team released a player. Rumors are lighting the internet on fire. A young superstar that now has to deal with it all. (30:20) Review: Lessons In Chemistry. (34:45) What is going on with the WWE and the UFC merger? A lawsuit! (43:00) NPPOD. (46:50) We have a David Tepper update. He is a patient man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15th anniversary of The Dark Knight. The one reason for all of Adnan’s success. American Fiction. Lisa Cortes joins Adnan to discuss her documentary, “Little Richard: I Am Everything”. Silent Night. Are movies without dialogue watchable? The Persian Version. Adnan’s odd late-night talk show routine. Should Cinephile talk to Paul Giamatti’s brother? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the ThomaHawk! This week, host Joe Thomas is stuck in Mexico, Hawk is still chomping down thanksgiving leftovers, Phat Nattt recovers from an 8 hour drive from San Francisco and Juju Gotti is stuffed off Publix rotisserie chicken. In this post-thanksgiving ThomaHawk special, the squad discuss the firing of Frank Reich and the goofy Panthers, Tom Brady's comments on the state of the NFL and Alex Smith's response, Marvin Harrison Jr.'s fork in the road, saving Manning, Deion's first year, the state of the Browns and sooooooo much more.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait, is LeBron James on a retirement tour and only the Cleveland Cavaliers are aware?! Draymond Green doubles down on choking Rudy Gobert, Devin Booker leaves Madison Square Garden in shock, and Wemby's hands are how big? Looks like we've got some NBA Headlines to get through... Plus, Amin has some words for Gregg Popovich's PA announcement to Spurs fans regarding booing Kawhi Leonard and looks at the final stretch of the In-Season Tournament. Then, House of Strauss' Ethan Strauss joins Oddball to discuss the NBA's Hawk-eye debacle and why the NBA is not the tech company Adam Silver wants it to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MERCH SALE: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘Carolina reaper’ as in the pepper as in the grim reaper as in hot seat as in David Tepper as in the Carolina Panthers have fired Frank Reich. 11 games into his first season. Tepper is onto coach number 6 (interims included) in 7 years. (17:38) Sports Illustrated using AI to write stories!? Say it ain’t so! (34:07) Review: Oppenheimer. (40:07) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals and the latest additions to the team. (45:12) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs down to the final four teams, we had to invite comedy writer and co-host of the Happy Foot Sad Foot podcast, Travis Helwig, in-studio to talk LAFC and so much more! The MLS Playoffs quarter-finals round was as thrilling as it was controversial! Travis joins Christian and Alexis to break down the four QF matchups and discuss the insane referee decisions that impacted each game. The guys also take a deep dive into LAFC and Denis Bouanga's dominance to get Travis' thoughts on a potential MLS Cup repeat. You won't want to miss this hilarious, joke-packed episode! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy took a cold shower and is on one. Lucy is back from The Game and breaks down an exciting weekend in college football. We play a new game of Lucy or Goosey, Top 5 People/Teams Who Owe An Apology, Top 5 Coach of the Year candidates and BBBBBB! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CYBER MONDAY SALE BUY SOMETHING FOR THE FAM: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/ Today’s word of the day is ‘operation scapegoat’ as in someone needs to be fired as in the owner says to the GM who says to the coach fire someone, anyone. The Commanders fired its defensive coordinator after Thanksgiving. Who is next? Panthers? Patriots? Chargers? (15:40) College football is out of control. Buyouts. Transfer portal. NIL. Conference expansion. You name it. (26:55) Review: Better Call Saul. (32:40) The Arizona Diamondbacks have a deal! The season pass! It’s not Six Flags, but it’s close! (41:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo investigates a story including, but not limited to, a Duke basketball champion, a World War II treasure hunt, an alleged con man, Bob Marley, Dan Snyder, and an attempt to make history by purchasing the Washington Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politicians don't want transgender people dominating girls' sports. But Ember Zelch just wanted to play softball, and nobody else seemed to mind. She was, after all, the ONLY trans girl officially even PLAYING girls' varsity sports in her ENTIRE state. Pablo travels to Ohio to learn why Ember fought for her right to love sports anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices