Irvin & Battle // AVP-Marcus Jones Situation Overblown // NBA Viewership Decline - 11/23 (Hour 2)

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the final hour of the show with the Entertainment Report featuring - Lil Jon placing in a body building competition in his 50's, a 007 video game trailer, 2K in development of a College Basketball game, iShowSpeed links up with Jaylen Brown in Boston, plus Druski shutting down the city with JB and Mark Wahlberg today. The duo pivot to highlighting the marketing prowess of Streamers/Social Media Influencers, who are taking over big-time celebrity status for the younger generation. (13:12) Leroy & Cerrone go to the callers. The internet remains undefeated. (24:24) Irvin & Battle react to Ryan Clark's comments about players he considered and didn't consider as "generational" talents. Clark misinterprets the word "generational". (34:46) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle continue to discuss Bill Belichick and his image since Tom Brady left the Patriots. Is Belichick tarnishing his legacy at North Carolina?  (13:27) Irvin & Battle share stories from their trip to Las Vegas. They go to the phone lines. (22:33) The duo react to the Chiefs-Chargers game last night on YouTube. Cerrone predicts the Chiefs will finish with a 9-8 record. Leroy noticed the Brazilian crowd and their silence. (32:22) Jalen Carter gets ejected before a snap because he spat on Cowboys QB, Dak Prescott. Leroy & Cerrone give their opinions on the incident and comment on the aftermath. Leroy gets inspired and provides a list of "Top 5 Most Disrespectful Things Someone Can Do To You That Would Warrant an Immediate Response". ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the show with the Music of the Day reveal - Old Time Vegas Themed Music, to coincide with the Patriots Week 1 opening matchup against the Raiders. Leroy reports on the trending Baseball Karen and provides examples of moments when it's appropriate to fight for a baseball in the stands. (12:42) Leroy & Cerrone preview the Patriots-Raiders matchup. What's the formula for a Patriots win? Where do the matchups favor or hurt them? (21:22) What Week 1 takeaways would show signs of forward progress for the Patriots? Irvin & Battle discuss. They recap the matchup between the Chiefs-Chargers in Brasil. (33:47) Leroy & Cerrone react to Bill Belichick banning Patriot scouts from UNC. Cerrone goes on a rant about the Power 5 Conferences in College Football facing off against mid majors schools. Is Bill Belichick on the hot seat after an embarrassing Week 1 loss to TCU? ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the final hour of the show with the Entertainment Report - featuring a Weapon movie review and further celebration of Boston supergroup, New Edition, on New Edition Day. The duo discuss their choices for sports that require the most work. Callers start to weigh in. (14:48) Leroy & Cerrone highlight the fact that boy bands don't exist in this day and age. Callers continue to weigh in. The duo react to Payton Tolle's impressionable debut at Fenway. (24:07) Irvin & Battle stay Above The Rim as they preview the College Football season and Cerrone gives his outlook on Bill Belichick and UNC. More callers and their hardest sport of choice. (34:45) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin Hour #3 with talk of the Red Sox following a 4-2 loss to the Pirates. Payton Tolle excites in debut. Roman Anthony hits towering blast off of Paul Skenes, while Tolle's dad makes the call. The duo discuss whether Roman Anthony can be the face of Boston Sports in the near future. (14:02) Leroy & Cerrone cite examples of players who had rigorous work ethic over athletes with just raw talent. They share the same initial answer and take callers' input on the subject. (24:23) The New Edition Day Sing-a-long continues. Irvin & Battle turn it over to the callers for their examples of strong work ethic of raw talent. (34:27) Leroy, inspired by Labor Day, asks the panel and the audience - "Which sport takes the most work and why are the other sports overrated?" ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin Hour #2 continuing the celebration of New Edition Day. Leroy declares "Poison" as the biggest hit from any faction of the group. The duo pivot to the Nike Rivalries Uniform reveal for the Patriots earlier this week. Cerrone states that winning will make the new Patriots jersey more attractive. (13:25) What is it with Boston's love affair with the underdog athlete? Leroy & Cerrone discuss, plus more talk about Jabrill Peppers' release. (24:02) Leroy & Cerrone react to the Micah Parsons trade to the Packers. Cerrone points out the Cowboys' lack of success with Parsons on the team. Is Parsons just another victim of overhype? (36:05) Irvin & Battle outline the shift in sports after the Micah Parsons and Luka Doncic trades in Dallas - Are owners/teams done building around a single superstar player? ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the show celebrating New Edition Day and dedicating today's Music of the Day to the legendary Boston group. The duo give New Edition and its members their flowers, as Boston is throwing a block party and naming a street in their honor. (11:17) Leroy & Cerrone react to the shocking release of Jabrill Peppers. They speculate on the different possibilities as to what led to the surprise cut of arguably the Patriots' best Safety. Andrew Callahan comments on potential reasons for Peppers' release. (22:32) Irvin & Battle break down the latest signing for the Patriots - backup QB, Tommy DeVito. Another mediocre player hyped up?  (32:49) Latest reporting on Christian Gonzalez' hamstring injury has him questionable for Week 1 against the Raiders. Leroy highlights the narrative that diminishes Gonzalez' importance to the Patriots defense. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the final hour of the show with the Entertainment Report featuring a fan guilty of throwing naughty things at a Titans-Vikings preseason game, Ghostface Killah drops an album, a new Jussie Smollett documentary on Netflix, Weapons movie trailer suspense and drama surrounding Hulk Hogan's death. (11:44) Jayson Tatum provides an update on his injury rehab over the last 6 weeks. Leroy & Cerrone discuss the impact of Jayson Tatum's absence on the rest of the team. Cerrone labels Tatum an imminent MVP candidate because of the appearance that the Celtics are not a Championship contender without him. (24:14) Leroy & Cerrone continue the family entertainment with a Leroy wedding announcement. The duo pivots to reports earlier this week in regards to ESPN launching its latest app endeavor. Cerrone analyzes how media is consumed nowadays versus yesteryear.  (36:17) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle kickoff Hour #2 with Patriots Head Coach, Mike Vrabel "rat" comments made in reference to Ja'Lynn Polk's IR status being leaked to/by the media. Leroy asks, "Is this an example of the old way in sports clashing with the new world order of sports?" The duo provide many mainstream examples of how easy information gets leaked to the public nowadays. (11:27) Does Bill Belichick's latest remarks to The Globe make you reconsider his role in the Patriots downfall, particularly his last season? Irvin & Battle analyze Belichick's petty comments and take a deep dive into the Patriots' past failed seasons. (22:25) Leroy & Cerrone keep the groove going by highlighting the story of the Patriots-Giants Week 3 preseason game, Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart and compare the media coverage surrounding him to the coverage of Shedeur Sanders. Praise versus scrutiny - the duo call out the hypocrisy in sports media. (35:13) Irvin & Battle engage in the Red Sox-Yankees game as the Sox pour it on late to take the first 3 games in the series out of 4 in New York. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the show with some fatherly advice for the parents of teenagers in sports. They share a heart-to-heart conversation before revealing House Music as the musical theme of the day. Red Sox begin their series against the Yankees by winning the first 2 games of a 4 game set in The Bronx. Leroy proclaims Roman Anthony is "Neo" from The Matrix. Cerrone compares him to other transcendent superstar athletes. (13:54) Leroy & Cerrone go off the rails with nostalgia induced by the music. Cerrone acknowledges Drake Maye not being a consensus #3 pick, along with the poor draft history particularly by Bill Belichick. The jury is still out on the Patriots recent draft classes, although the '25 Draft Class looks promising. (24:03) Did we peak as a society in the 1990's? (32:10) Irvin & Battle react to comments from former Patriots DT Vince Wilfork and set their own expectations for the Patriots win total this upcoming season. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.