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John Middlekauff REACTS to the major blockbuster trade between the Pittsburgh Steelers vs the Miami Dolphins in which the Steelers acquired star CB Jalen Ramsey & TE Jonnu Smith for Minkah Fitzpatrick and a pick. John discusses what the immediate future looks like for both teams and if the Steelers can improve their standing within the division against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens. Later, John dives into golf with the latest edition of "Go Low" by talking about Patrick Reed's big win in Dallas at the LIV tournament and what that win means for his potential spot on the Ryder Cup team. Next, as we head into the 4th of July weekend, John breaks down the best drinking weekends of the year. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:16 - Ramsey traded to Pittsburgh 25:46 - Patrick Reed wins at LIV 42:01 - Great drinking weekend 45:33 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss celebrate hitting 100,000 YouTube subscribers with their new plaque and talk about the love they've received from around the hip hop sphere, from Q-Tip to 50 Cent, as well as the reactions to their recent episode with Nelly and Ashanti. Joe and Jada react to Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' recent comments about NBA ring culture, legendary South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley being rumored to take the New York Knicks job, the Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, Jake Paul's boxing victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and the upcoming trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. The two rap legends also share their wildest Mike Tyson stories on Iron Mike's birthday and react to Complex's ranking of top hip hop duos. 02:00 - Celebrating 100k subscribers 08:00 - Michael Vick's birthday party 09:30 - Joe is NOT a fan of German food 15:00 - Dawn Staley next Knicks head coach? 17:30 - Should Knicks trade for LeBron? 20:30 - Rockets trading for KD 27:15 - Jake Paul beats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. 34:45 - Malik Beasley's gambling charge 42:45 - Happy birthday Mike Tyson! 52:00 - Jada calls out Red Lobster 57:30 - Complex's top hip hop duos list 1:07:00 - Public Enemy's legacy Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano return to headline the most decorated boxing card in history, featuring 9 world champions and 21 titles on the line. Streaming LIVE Friday, July 11 on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/82035642 #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covino & Rich are excited for Atlanta! They discuss the latest smack talk story, which involves Raiders QB Geno Smith. There are new details on the Ketel Marte/fan situation & it may change some people's opinions, or not. Plus, 'LAST ONE STANDING' & the Mets owner impresses Rich! Follow C&R on their Apple Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covino-rich/id1212071900See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R talk the "weak sauce" Paul fight & actual sauces! They have a big announcement about the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta! There's layers to this latest LeBron story. Danny G. attempts to time their Aaron Rodgers wedding snub story. No one stopped the WNBA from snubbing Caitlin Clark. Plus, Michael McDonals lyrics that are tied to the wedding snub! Follow C&R on their Apple Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covino-rich/id1212071900See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the weekend's NBA free agency and trade news including De'Andre Ayton getting bought out of his contract by the Portland Trail Blazers, LeBron James opting in for his player option for the Los Angeles Lakers, Rich Paul's interesting statement, Dorian Finney-Smith rumored to be a Houston Rockets target, Lonzo Ball getting traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets swapping Collin Sexton and Jusuf Nurkic, the Minnesota Timberwolves re-signing Julius Randle and Naz Reid, the Houston Rockets preparing for contention, James Harden re-signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, Bobby Portis re-signing with the Milwaukee Bucks, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to breaking NFL news with the Steelers trading for 3-time All Pro Jalen Ramsey continuing to add to their defense despite the NFL clearly trending towards offense-first over the past 10 years Thoughts on LeBron James choosing to opt-in with the LakersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin tells you why he was right about LeBron James but wrong about James Harden. Plus, he talks to  3-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck about the expectations for Caleb Williams in year 2 and why his leadership needs to improve significantlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mount Rushmore of NBA and WNBA players Is Aaron Rodgers pulling a prank on the media? Caitlin Clark is helping the WNBA expand    Guest: Alexi LalasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to breaking NFL news with the Steelers trading for 3-time All Pro Jalen Ramsey continuing to add to their defense despite the NFL clearly trending towards offense-first over the past 10 years. Colin tells you why he was right about LeBron James but wrong about James Harden. Plus, he talks to 3-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck about the expectations for Caleb Williams in year 2 and why his leadership needs to improve significantlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Scott Bogman as they highlight two WRs, two RBs, and two QBs who are primed for a breakout season in 2025! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Signed George Pickens Jersey Giveaway - 0:00:39 Ricky Pearsall - 0:01:06 Keon Coleman - 0:02:55 FantasyPros Discord- 0:05:11 Quinshon Judkins - 0:05:49 Kaleb Johnson - 0:07:29 J.J. McCarthy - 0:08:51 Caleb Williams - 0:10:05 Outro - 0:12:33 Helpful Links: Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.