Dan Le Batard Responds To ESPN's Statement | Hour 2

"Dad's dynamics at PTFO.me." Before we get to The Polls, Mike has an update on the NASCAR fight heard around the world, and Jeremy claims he's seen the best sports photo ever taken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Yeti, get me Ryan Zimmerman's stats." Steve-O is here as this week's Celebrity Prognosticator. PFPI commissioner Greg Cote has an update on his MLB Hall of Fame vote, and the crew gets into a massive debate over the way Caleb Williams reacted to his injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm sure people think I've probably sharted before." Kevin Harlan may very well be the greatest ever to do it, and baby... he's not done. Kevin tells us about how he fell in love with broadcasting, the way he speaks at home vs. on the broadcast, why Dan loves his radio calls even more than TV, why he grades himself, and how he was hotboxed on his latest call. Also, Kevin commits to bringing one of Greg Cote's catchphrases to his broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Even his cough is annoying." Dan's beloved Tampa Bay Rays have clinched the No. 1 seed in the American League, and he's trying to gauge the group's interest as we head toward the MLB Postseason. No one is interested... well, except for the one guy Dan wishes wouldn't be. Jeremy has a sprawling update on the playoff chase before getting sent to the green screen room for our first official weather report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm doing it, baby." Dan is trying to force the recently laid off Greg Cote to work harder than ever before, the Miami Hurricanes released incredible throwback uniforms and will actually get to play a game on Saturday, and after Bill Simmons delivers the worst Miami Heat analysis possible, the entire crew gets defensive. You'll get how good that pun is once you listen. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No JuJu today." It's time for Against the Spread, reliving a touching NBA moment, and an update of The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Why do they have a dog in here?" Shark movies, whale movies, and dog movies galore. When there's a boat crashing in the ocean, do you care more about saving the dogs or the people? Plus, Tony's Top 5 has a huge prediction, an incredible National Anthem save, and Terry Bradshaw delivers top-tier television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I do eat butt all the time." Chris Jones trusts in his kicker, Zaslow calls out one of the biggest busts of all time, and Roy knows what Greg's talkin' about. Plus, ESPN released a statement after Dan called them out for hiring primarily white voices for their NFL coverage. Dan has a response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Shough is the real d-, oh sorry." After Dan makes sure we properly dive into the pain and agony of Ross Tucker's football-playing days, we go rapid-fire through some of the most important NFL topics, including the Saints, Bengals defense, and fears for Mike McDaniel. Plus, Ross walks us through the food spread at an NFL game and picks some Greg Cote Catchphrases to try to fit into his broadcast of the Steelers and Bengals this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's some Samantha Bennett hair if I've ever seen it." Today is the day. Last week we heard No. 2 on Greg Cote's Top 70 Catchphrases, so we'll surely get his No. 1 today, right? He also, as a noted dog hugger, recorded a video about his future writing plans with dog hair all over him. Plus, Jeff Hafley says he's been getting compliments about his Dolphins team, which leads to a big bet between Dan and Greg. And should the national NBA media believe in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pelle Larsson, and the Miami Heat more than they do? Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Tony, and Zaslow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices