Hour 2: The Thumbs Down

"He will be returning for his 18th season..." JuJu leads us toward a Joker, Hero, and MVP of the Day before updating the Polls and giving us his official NBA Finals prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No, I'd like to hear Tony explain it." Jessica is here to let us know that, despite Greg's wishes for everything to cost what it did in the 90s, the World Cup may price all of us out. She's also informationmaxxing about why Guy Fieri apologized for something that happened at the UFC event in Miami, who has the best free restaurant bread, and the origins of Clavicular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Did Old Yeller have a good last day?" Now that this misery of a season is over, where should the Heat go from here? A full rebuild through the draft? Giannis? KAWHI? Then, another coach is gone from Inter Miami, and Tony tells the story of a strange interaction at a [redacted] sub shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm nervous..." Jemele Hill joins the show to discuss Dianna Russini's resignation from The Athletic amid the controversy surrounding her and Mike Vrabel. We dive into journalistic standards, the perceptions women face in the industry, the 24-hour news cycle, the impact of social media on breaking news, and other details surrounding this complicated story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"THAT CHEATIN' ASS BALL FAMILY!" So... the Heat season is over. Is the franchise? LaMelo Ball took a cheap shot on Bam Adebayo, Miami lost him for the game, and all hell broke loose from there for a wacky, entertaining, competitive, dramatic, and heartbreaking game for all involved. Plus, Dan explains exactly how close the Heat were to acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Also, Trae Young is a Wizard. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA Play-In is HERE and it’s already chaos. On this episode of Alley Oop, JuJu and Trysta break down their Play-In predictions for teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, and New York Knicks — who survives and who’s going home early? But that’s just the start… Doc Rivers resigns?! What does it mean for the league? Shaquille O'Neal forcing a proposal — fair or FOUL?! From serious playoff implications to absolutely wild off-court moments, JuJu and Trysta cover it ALL with their signature mix of insight and chaos. Drop your Play-In picks in the comments — who’s making it out alive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Mock Draft Predictor comfort is paramount." Greg FINALLY gets to his discussion on Rueben Bain, and JuJu provides updates on the WNBA Draft and 76ers playoff tickets before his Top 5 People Who Snatched Victories From the Jaws of Defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"They're not going to believe this clown..." Bonzi Wells is here to discuss the origins of the new Untold Documentary about his 'Jail Blazers' and how grateful he is to be able to tell his side of the story. Who was misunderstood? How has his perspective changed? And will Bonzi be the best-ever at playing our 'Top 5 Bucket Getter' game? Plus, the conversation hasn't happened until Greg Cote speaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"See?" Are you surprised a Walrus is larger than a Wildebeest? Will the Lakers win a single game this postseason? And are more of the players who've had a spectacular career post-40 great with their pliability or their lie ability? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"HEALTH!" We have two new additions to Greg Cote's Top 50 Catchphrases, and we'll eventually get to the second one. What do you think it was like the first time a human saw someone sneeze? Plus, Shams goes after Doc Rivers, Italy has a renewed shot at the World Cup, and Dan and Greg relive a trip to Downtown LA in the 90s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices