Hour 2: A Rather Melancholy Footnote (feat. Jessica Smetana & Jemele Hill)

"I can see where I erred." The crew relives Greg Cote's electric local sports updates from vacation, Zaslow helps ESPN figure out the most untouchable athletes, and Luka and LeBron can't play together. But before all that, Tony has to make an apology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm allowed to use the n-word." Michael Buble, Stubby Clapp, and Dan Le Batard walk into a bank... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I just lost all respect for you." David takes credit for the joy everyone experienced at the WBC last night and explains when people learned about player salaries, why the White House Cabinet is wearing giant dress shoes, and how Mark DeRosa ended up having his Team USA blunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"IS THAT NOT OUR JOB?!" From players like Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo, to legendary broadcasters like Mike Breen, Jonathan Zaslow, and the ever-eloquent-and-definitely-not-too-white-to-say-Mamba-Mentality Jeremy Tache, people around the NBA are defending the validity of the excellence of Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance, and Dwyane Wade is taking a victory lap over Bam and the Heat's recent success. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I am my ancestors' wildest dream." Governor Wes Moore wants to fight for the future of this country because he is the product of generational sacrifices made in pursuit of the American dream. The 63rd Governor of Maryland sits down with Dan Le Batard for a deeply personal conversation about the moments that shaped his life and leadership. After losing his father at just three years old and growing up under the watch of a fiercely determined single mother, he struggled to find direction—until military school changed everything. He reflects on witnessing war up close and why it left him deeply skeptical of it, while leading the country to do far more for the soldiers and families who carry its scars. He also recounts the moment he was disinvited by President Trump from the National Governors Association Dinner at the White House—and weighs in on the question many have asked: is Trump a racist? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Comparison is the thief of joy." JuJu has a Joker of the Week, words for the Bam haters, and the reaction to his latest single, and Jeremy accuses Dan of antisemitism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No, it's not wrong." Jessica joins the show to discuss Timothée Chalamet stepping in it, the ACC Tournament, and A'ja Wilson's boyfriend. Then, Jemele stops by to lend her expert opinion on the Magic City controversy, as someone who, admittedly, has spent a lot of her money there. And both of them help Dan settle on which songs belong in the "oldies" category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Anyone who criticizes it should be shot." Ron Magill stops by to get insulted by Dan, who is having a tremendous day angering the people he loves, and to take us through the animal kingdom, including bald eagles, manatees, and sea anemones. Also, what in the world was Team USA thinking with their approach to their game against Italy last night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I saw the Dolphins canned Tua. Canned tuna." Amin is here to provide the National perspective on Bam Adebayo's record-breaking performance, why it should be celebrated, the surprise of Bam being the guy to reach 83, and how Kobe Bryant fans are reacting. We also hear from an excited-to-drink-some-rum Greg Cote about Bam's accomplishment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Everybody knows puppets only have four fingers." Bam Adebayo broke Kobe Bryant's record for the most points scored in a single game with 83 last night against the Lossington Lizards. Dan worries the national dialogue will frame this negatively, but Jeremy wants to celebrate "Jeremy Was Right" Day. Will the crew let him speak? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices