The Official World Cup Team Of Greg Cote | Hour 3

We are just over a week away from the beginning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and with it comes the return of Morally Abhorrent. To get us started, Mike Ryan is joined by Tom Bogert of The Athletic to preview the World Cup for the US Men's National Team. The boys discuss their matchups in the group, how far they think they can go, and the key players to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Fairness is a moral objective." Jessica gives us the on ramp to discuss the fall of CBS before we dive into the magic mystery of Bobby Valentine's fake mustache, the disrespect of the stolen catchphrase, and Leeman's Christmas-like feeling as the Knicks head to the Finals tonight. Plus, JuJu stops by to update the Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I didn't say it was relevant. I said it was a stat." Who has had the more impressive Playoffs between the Knicks and the Spurs? Would you panic if you woke up with 4.7 million new followers like Tim Payne? Where does the finger end and the hand begin? Thank you for all the chicken? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The eyes were so glassy from cocktail hour, I didn't know if he knew what color I was wearing." Nick Wright is sick of people thinking the Thunder were destined to be a dynasty. Are they closer to champions or closer to LaMelo Ball's Charlotte Hornets? Plus, Jeremy is sent to the whiteboard to compare the likability of the Spurs and the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I didn't trust my ability to be sultry." All he does is win: Jason Benetti fit not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, but 9 (!!!) of Greg Cote's catchphrases into last night's Detroit Tigers broadcast. Before he joins the show midway through the hour, we roll through his calls to see which ones can raise extra money for Project Main Street. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals, and Wemby's emotional reaction says everything about what this moment means.Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick break down the Spurs' incredible run, make their NBA Finals predictions, and debate who would win a potential Knicks vs Spurs showdown. Plus, Donovan Mitchell's comments about championships and "winning at life" spark a bigger conversation about legacy, happiness, and what really matters in the NBA.The crew also dives into Chet Holmgren's rough performance, SGA's response to the criticism, whether Wemby has officially separated himself from Chet, and the latest drama from the WNBA after another controversial flop goes viral. Topics: Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to the NBA Finals Wemby's emotional postgame moment Knicks vs Spurs Finals debate Donovan Mitchell's championship comments Chet Holmgren struggles under pressure SGA defends Chet Wemby vs Chet: Is there still a debate? NBA Finals predictions Viral WNBA flop controversy Who are you taking in a Knicks vs Spurs Finals matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Karma is a bee eye tee." JuJu has a Joker of the Day featuring Caitlin Clark, an update on The Polls, and some words for the Washington Nationals, seemingly for no reason. Also, Tony has a problem with his pool guy that he needs help solving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And their best player is named Wilfred." Sid Rosenberg looks like... well, REALLY purple. Like, a concerning amount of purple. I mean, a shade of purple never seen before. Purple! Then, World Cup tickets are going to be horrifyingly expensive, and while we're concerned, we're more concerned with the team Greg Cote has anointed as his team of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm a learned man." Zas and Greg are confused by one of the shirts available for purchase on lebatardaf.com, Max Kellerman has called LeBron James the 'Modern Day Muhammad Ali,' and to Dan's delight, the Rams have traded for the best pass rusher in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You've been masturbating into a tin cup." We'll get to A.J. Brown and Myles Garrett in a minute, but Sam Morril is here to share in Dan's joy over his New York Knicks getting to the NBA Finals. He discusses how his joy is ruining his comedy, the happiness sweeping across New York, and Dan's late-night texts. Also, did Greg steal one of his catchphrases from Zaslow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices