Dan Is Happy For Pat McAfee (feat. Pablo Torre) | Hour 1

"Her and Percy Jackson arguing all over the place Lightning Thief style." The show congratulates long-suffering Philadelphia 76ers fan, JuJu Gotti, on his team acquiring LeBron James and asks him whether he has any concerns about how LeBron fits in with his Sixers. JuJu then calls out his Joker of the Week and announces he will be giving away all of the Boston Celtics jerseys he has as a result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I didn't know he was a doctor." Before dishing out his Weekend Observations, Amin weighs in on the possibility of the Golden State Warriors trading franchise icon Steph Curry. He then discusses the sensation The Odyssey has become and why he is in no rush to get to the theater and see it. To wrap things up, Tony has his Top 5 Things In History That Would Be Sick To Do With The Boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Cocaine and sex evidently are a magical combination." Pablo sticks around to discuss the news coming out this morning that UNC GM Michael Lombardi is going on paid administrative leave amid a human resources--not human rights--investigation, as well as a hilarious video from the White House Correspondents Dinner over the weekend. Then, Dan does something that may catch you off guard and presents five NFL storylines for us to chew on as training camps get underway this week. Also, the Marlins have lost 12 straight games since Dan declared that they are a playoff team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I can testify that Donna Shalala's hips also don't lie." Dan responds to a headline that went viral this weekend about his feelings towards Pat McAfee's ascension at ESPN that he believes were misconstrued. He also happened to be having breakfast at a place that Shakira was in this weekend and was stunned by how short she was. Plus, was Jayson Tatum being passive-aggressive towards Jaylen Brown in his first public comments since the trade? Which Miami Heat player did James Johnson beat up? Is it fun to be Caitlin Clark? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"They better put something good around Giannis or else you're a terrible reporter." The fallout continues from LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, and a couple of things are becoming clear: nobody knew anything, and his decision makes a lot of sense. Mike Ryan tells us why he believes this is the best place for LeBron to take one last run at a title, and why the Miami Heat and other teams that missed out on The King have engaged in loser behavior since the decision was made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ten Day Tony and Jeremy Tache kick off the show with an NFL trivia showdown. Who can name the 2025 playoff field? Who actually knows who scored the most touchdowns? Then, Dave Helman from The Athletic Football Show drops in with fresh SEC drama and expertly talks us into the Philadelphia Eagles—before talking us right back out. Plus, we debate whether NFL defenses are getting heavier or lighter, explain why the Cowboys and Bears are massive problems this season, and let Social Randy run wild with your absolute hottest takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I’m now hearing LeBron is going to Philadelphia." -- Chris Cote If you want to drink the tears of the Dan Le Batard Show, we have the show for you: LeBron James has joined Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, V. J. Edgecombe, and Joel Embiid with the Philadelphia 76ers and NOT the Miami Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Pass." Which actor had the best run of movie roles? Which day of the week is the most popular day for sex? Do we live in a society? Does Micah Parsons have a foot fetish? What makes dudes say "hell yeah?" Is Zas being paid by Masters of the Universe? Are you okay with seeing bare feet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And we made our vigorous love." Jeremy and Chris are excited to share some viral raccoon videos, Dave and Mike are fired up about the new Los Angeles Rams uniforms, and Tony admits to participating in a drive-thru faux pas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"One of them knows about the thing!" Zaslow was not prepared for the thing in The Coffee Table. You know about the thing? Zas now knows about the thing, and Mike definitely knows about the thing. Crazy, crazy thing. Zas ALSO wasn't prepared for what The Lighthouse had in store. Plus, Mike woke up this morning and had forgotten LeBron can still sign with a team. Does Dave think LeBron signing with the Miami Heat makes any amount of sense? Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices