#BecauseMiami: Cover Up Cowboys

Did the refs completely lose control of this game?! Juju and Trysta react to the WILD no-call where Isaiah Hartenstein grabs Stephon Castle’s dreads and literally pulls him to the floor… and somehow NO foul gets called The crew goes OFF on NBA officiating, Hartenstein’s physical play, and whether Spurs fans should be furious after another controversial moment.But that’s just the start We also break down: Hartenstein fouling like CRAZY all game Why the Spurs still desperately need a real point guard James Harden disappearing again in a big moment Alex Caruso putting on an ALL-TIME role player performance Is Jalen Brunson the best Knick in 30 years?! Why Brunson still feels criminally underrated Can the Spurs stay healthy long enough to actually compete? From NBA playoff drama to ref controversies, Juju and Trysta bring the chaos, comedy, and hottest basketball takes on the internet Who got robbed worse — Castle or Spurs fans watching that no-call? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA Playoffs are here! All we can talk about is Wemby. So what are the football equivalents? You know, the players who were so unthinkably good they changed the game. We create the master list of players, you know, the Bo Jackson's of the NFL. (Bo is obviously on the list). And where does our good friend, Aaron Rodgers fit in on this list? Dave has thoughts. 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 Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche both entered the conference finals as heavy favorites, but both find themselves down in the series after their respective Game 1s. Roy, David, and Ethan discuss what went wrong for each team and what they need to fix to take back control of their series. Then, Rose leads the gang in a discussion of episodes two and three of the hit series Off Campus. To no surprise, Rose and Ethan remain all in, Dave is teetering, and Roy has no interest in watching the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's people who choose to just survive instead of truly live." Will you eat pizza crust if it doesn't have garlic on it? Is Tiramisu overrated? Were the Thunder physical in Game 2? Does Aaron Rodgers compare more to John Elway or Blaine Gabbert? Have you ever driven over 100 mph? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Because you never know when the last one is." Mike leads the crew as they honor Kyle Busch, a legendary NASCAR driver gone far too soon. We discuss the legacy he leaves behind as one of the great heels in the sport and the tragedy of his passing. Then, what are some of the great hate-watches of your life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Buh-duh-da-da-da-rah-rah-duh-duh-dun-dun-dun-rap-doo-bow" Yeah, we should probably get to Dan's New York Knicks winning Game 2 over the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Zaslow is offended that the crew (rightfully) accused him of being a Dave Matthews Band fan. That leads Dave to declare a Radiohead album the greatest album of all-time as the show devolves toward being unbearably white. But then, ultimately, we get to Ben Stiller and Dan's New York Knicks. Wait, where is Dan? Is he not here because he was at his team's game last night? Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Because Miami, Billy Corben talks to Florida state senate candidate Richard Lamondin as the environmental entrepreneur tries to convince potential District 38 voters why they should vote for him. Also, David Villano, editor of the Coconut Grove Spotlight talks about how the Grove is being swallowed up by the city of Miami and the county of Miami Dade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I've entered the transfer portal." Is Juju abandoning the Celtics? A Spurs player peed in a public bathroom? Dan thinks we want to hear his thoughts on Stephen Colbert? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I've never seen the show." Jessica is here to get her update from Zas on his favorite show, Euphoria. She also has thoughts on the 24-team Playoff, DTF St. Louis, Sheep Detectives, and Stephen Colbert. Then, David is back to join Jeremy for an episode of the Pitch Clock where they break down the AL vs. NL, the ascent of the Phillies, and a resurgent pitcher. And Jeremy and Chris square off in trivia that goes down to the wire... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Mmhmm." Dan invited fellow Knicks fan David Samson on the show to reminisce with him about the glory of his favorite franchise. David also fires Kenny Atkinson, explains the details of why he may have cost our show a chance at new guests, and dismisses Stefon Marbury before Dan shares the details of Mike Hawk's brother's injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices