Hour 2: Left Field Le Batard (feat. Edgerrin James & Billy Corben)

Bam Adebayo just made NBA history — and Juju and Trysta are saying LET BAM HAVE HIS DAY. On this episode of the Alley Oop Basketball Show, the hosts react to Bam breaking a major shooting record previously held by the legendary Kobe Bryant. Is this one of the most underrated milestones in the league right now? But that’s just the start. Juju and Trysta also dive into: The continued rise of Victor Wembanyama and what the future looks like for the San Antonio Spurs Whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are becoming the most dangerous team in the West Dejounte Murray showing off with a major NBA flex A key matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic How Jaylen Brown is performing for the Boston Celtics Why Kawhi Leonard ended up calling out a fight on the court From record-breaking performances to MVP conversations and NBA drama, this episode covers everything happening around the league right now. If you love NBA debates, hot takes, and basketball culture — this is the show for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL Lineman Geoff Schwartz joins the show to tell the story of how his wedding day landed on the same day as legal tampering. How he was with his groomsmen, readying to walk the aisle while making the decision to join the NY Giants. Then Geoff gives his thoughts on why having a star center and star tight end is the latest chapter in the continuing evolution of professional football. He says it's in response to the plethora of incredible pass rushers. He adds that all the talk about how hard it is on the players to move is ridiculous. You're rich. You're fine. Then Director Bryan Bishop stops by to chat the Academy Awards. His documentary, Growth, is a must watch. He says One Battle After Another is a lock, and thinks that the drop off of Hamnet is for the best. As Vince Lombardi once said, "It ain't bragging if you done it." Dave Dameshek and the gang did just that on this episode of Football America! (NOTE: This episode was recorded before the Kyler Murray trade to the Vikings.) AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Geoff Schwartz: https://x.com/geoffschwartz Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Geoff Schwartz Team: Gino Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roy was in the keys last week, losing to kids at a BBQ competition, so the boys catch up on all the trade deadline news they missed, including what the Florida Panthers' holding firm says about the organization's belief in its ability to win another Stanley Cup next season. Then, Dave Dameshek of Football America joins the show to regale the gang with stories of the old days, tell us why the conferences should still be named after NHL legends, and ramble on and on about the Pittsburgh Penguins and god knows what in a way that only he can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Is Sinners M-F or... what is it?" The World Baseball Classic is back tonight, Zaslow gets racist (again) about the movies, and Mike tells a story of developing superpowers at a doctor's appointment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I can't look over her shoulder without seeing the word 'throbbing.'" Chris Cote came back from vacation knowing nothing about sports, but that might be because he was distracted by a key party. And while Dave breaks down QB play as Kyler Murray has signed with the Vikings, Tony thinks Dave should leave it to the real QB in the room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I've got, like, a Benjamin Buttons thing going on." Both Bam Adebayo and Erik Spoelstra fired back at the people who created controversy by questioning the "ethics" of his 83-point performance, but thanks to a South Florida sports eclipse, we're facing what may very well be the biggest controversy in Chick-fil-A's history. Side note: Ummm, are the Heat for real? They have a BIG GAME this weekend where Zas will get to watch his new favorite player in person. Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Dave Dameshek, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander were each convicted of sex trafficking. Willem Marx, who is covering the trial for Vanity Fair, gives Billy Corben the details. Plus, Brother Lyle Mohammed of the Miami-based Circle of Brotherhood talks about his on-going beef with Miami Dade county commissioner Keon Hardemon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Rachel Banham and Aari McDonald join the show to discuss their time at Unrivaled and how many ankles they have broken so far this season. Then, they take Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick to Podcast School. What was it like talking to Holly Rowe? How do they get players to be unfiltered? Do they get nervous before recording? Next, Rachel and Aari settle the Giannis gather, or travel debate Juju and Trysta have been having… or do they? Are they calling that in the W? They answer Dana Evan’s question, what do you do on your off time? Is Breeze BC team ‘steal your girl’? Lastly, Juju makes his DraftKings Pick of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Don't say that word in front of me..." JuJu delivers his Top 5 Most Disrespectful Moments In NBA History, and Zaslow remembers every single one of them. Also, JuJu delivers the Polls and initiates a celebration of the employee of Meadowlark Media that Dan was antisemitic toward yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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