The Hockey Show: Roy's 4 Nations Theory

Roy, Rose, and Ethan are in the studio, and David joins the gang as he travels back from Boston, after covering the final three games of the Four Nations Face-Off. The guys break down last night's epic final that saw Canada emerge victorious yet again over the United States in a best-on-best competition, and Rose has a hot take about where the NHL should go from here with international competition. Then Sara Civian of The Civ Report and the Too Many Men podcast joins the show to recap the game and why this may have been the most little brother moment ever for USA Hockey. Plus, the crew touches on the upcoming second half of the NHL season, including Mikko Rantanen's contract situation with the Carolina Hurricanes and the wild race in the East for the last two playoff spots. Finally, the crew analyzes how the eight Florida Panthers who participated in the Four Nations fared for their countries.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike has an update on the asteroid that may or may not hit Earth in 2032. Then, Car-son Beck had his cars stolen, Jessica attended last night's Notre Dame vs. University of Miami Women's Basketball game, and the crew reviews the Oscar-nominated movies they've seen this year. Plus, the Dalton Knecht story continues to evolve, and Tony has a take that is so hot that we sent him to a sauna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JUST before the show began, Taylor walked into the studio and delivered the news that made the Shipping Container burst into applause. Then, the 4 Nations Face-Off ended with Canada taking down the United States in a game played in Boston. The crew begins the conversation by breaking down the game and what happened on the ice between these two teams, but it's almost impossible to avoid the off-the-ice circus of this event after some of America's political figures hijacked it. Mike, Jeremy, Jessica, and Tony dive deep into what it means to root for athletes and teams despite having different political views. Can you put everything you believe in aside in the name of rooting for your country? Plus, the crew discusses the news of Victor Wembanyama missing the rest of this season and what it means for the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stugotz, Billy and Mikey A try and figure out how to cash in all of Stu's good relationships in the NFL to get him the Jacksonville Jaguars GM job. Can you just apply for that online? Stugotz debuts a new game called "Hall of Hypotheticals". More Mikely makes it's offseason return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juju brings us his picks for Thursday Thunder and has some feedback on Tony's new segment. We touch on the NBA MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic and Juju believes we are suffering from Jokic Fatigue by not having him as the clear favorite. Plus, it was a day full of great polls and Juju takes us through the results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Cote is mad about notifications on his phone and the fact that strangers can just request money from him on Venmo. Carson Beck and Hanna Cavinder both got their cars stolen and while Cavinder's car has been returned, Beck's MERCEDES AND LAMBORGHINI are still missing. Plus, Chris informs us he has to miss out on the United States against Canada in the Four Nations Face-Off tonight because of a comedy show. Has anybody had a bigger star turn this year than Nikki Glazer? Then, we’ve flown in Darren Rovell for a sports business “jerk off” with David Samson after Samson claimed he was not only more recognizable but also more qualified to discuss sports business. Who has the bonafides? What sports memorabilia will Rovell inexplicably have with him? Who will become the victor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To kick off this hour we go Behind The Bit about the history of the Hard Network Out, including reliving one of the most legendary moments in show history. Then, Dan wants to discuss what he calls the greatest moment in the history of the Charlotte Hornets from last night and it leads us into a discussion about John Skipper's claim that NBA executives do not care about their ratings, so long as the value of their TV deals continue to triple. Plus, is burping the s*** out of a baby safe and is Jessica a better belcher than Stugotz? Finally, Tony introduces a new segment, but he doesn't want us to look at it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is in the back row today and he is bringing the good stuff as he continues to figure out whether the juice is worth the squeeze. He and his dad take shots at Canada for their 'bacon' which they allege is really just ham. Plus, Dan reveals to us why he gets his blood taken by The Blood Woman in a back alley and how he does not fart. Also, Pablo keeps bragging about winning awards and we're tired of it, Dan wants more details about Floyd Mayweather's upcoming $5 million birthday party at the Versace Mansion, and Greg Cote tells us what he would do with $5 million. Then, what happened to having just two or three friends? What pet names does our crew use with their significant others? What happens if Matthew Tkachuk gets hurt tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Big Hurt hits South Beach Sessions. Frank Thomas looks back on his legacy - one held up by professionalism and relentless strive for excellence – from his start as a dominant athlete, to a first-ballot Hall of Fame career, and the real hurt and loss he’s battled along the way. For all of his love for the game and historical dominance in baseball - Frank reveals how he paid the price in injuries, disrespect from management, and betrayal from his peers. Frank shows Dan the brutal truth and strength behind ‘no pain, no gain’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Cote kicks off this epic day in sports the only way possible: with the signing of our National Anthem. Spoiler alert: no booing here! Did he nail the anthem too hard though? Is it better when he screws it up like he botched his introduction at our live show a bunch of years back? We revisit that epic Greg Cote moment and he explains how a tray of doughnuts led to him messing it up. Also, Chris is putting his orange squeezing experiment to the test throughout the day, Greg Cote tells us some things his body can do that Ricky Williams' body can't do and we listen back to one of the great live reads of all time from the legend Joe Rose. How much is a live read going for these days? Plus, Greg Cote tells us whether or not we're allowed to broadcast from his funeral and we discuss why his funeral is going to be some kind of party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices