#BecauseMiami: We Need to Talk

Turning on the news right now feels utterly surreal. But it didn’t always have to be this way. Because Connie Chung — tenacious TV broadcaster and author of a new memoir — set a gold standard in the pre-internet era. For being unafraid of powerful men. For getting scoops at the bar. For trash-talking. For calling out Donald Trump’s childishness to his face. For withstanding the boorish behavior of Bobby Knight and unearthing the inner pain of Michael Jordan. And, yes, for shutting down the richest man on Earth... even after he jumped over a chair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony has a dilemma with boxes piling up at his home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jane McManus is the guest editor of "The Year's Best Sports Writing 2024" and stops by to discuss being a poll worker, how Title IV could be ripped apart by destroying the Department of Education, how she assembled a panel to judge sports writing and why Dan is no longer a part of what they do. Then, remember when Stugotz absolutely infuriated the incredibly kind Michael Strahan? Plus, Jamal Crawford is here to chat with the crew about the NBA including Tyler Herro's big night, Klay Thompson going home, Erik Spoelstra's future living with his mistake last night, the New York Knicks, J.J. Redick, and whether or not he's a better 6th Man than Lou Williams. Also, Crawford plays a game of "Shot For Your Life" and outsmarts Stugotz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Samson is here for Hour 1, and he immediately begins by telling us "what is wrong" with Dan. David then informs the crew about his bid for George Michael's sunglasses and the other random movie memorabilia he owns including license plates and hospital gowns. Then, did David once have his ear pierced? Plus, Jack McKeon, Erik Spoelstra, the Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland's baseball fan base, and David's movie review. Also, we have a new song that's idea was born mid-segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When is the last time BYU was this relevant and who are some of the delightful names that are brought to mind? Then, Chris accidentally made a tragic mistake on a live read, the debate rages on regarding how little Erik Spoelstra slept because of last night's loss, and Tony learns that Kojak was a guy who looked like Dracula and was named "Telly." Plus, the Florida Panthers got into an unbelievable fight last night, Billy and Jeremy disagree over the merit of the College Football Playoff, and Stugotz delivers ANOTHER list of Top 5 QB Names If They Were Jewish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's Cast: Dan, Stugotz, Chris, Roy, Billy, Tony, Jeremy. Dan starts the show by revisiting his take from yesterday about why he refuses to believe in the Miami Dolphins. As Chris tries to get him to believe, Dan points out that the New York Jets have arguably been better than the Dolphins in the last 20 years, and continues to argue against hope as he has clearly been scarred by the last 20 years of Miami Dolphins football. Then, after saying we've talked enough about the Dolphins we continue to talk about the Dolphins before transitioning to the Miami Heat's crushing loss against the Detroit Pistons. Is anybody more crushed than Erik Spoelstra after he cost his team the game with an uncharacteristic mistake? Did he sleep last night? Will it haunt forever? We go to Jeremy in The Spin Room to tell us why that loss to the Pistons was actually not that bad and other various forms of Heat propaganda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The adventures of Chris Cote and the Publix caviar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you have to earn a shower? Do you shower for yourself or for others? Syracuse Coach Fran Brown has us asking these hygiene questions and more. Then, Billy shares a secret about wearing a suit more than once, and he tells us the story of bumping into Jorge Soler at a quinceañera. How do handle it if you see a celebrity somewhere? Do you introduce yourself? Do you take a picture? What if you tangentially know them? The crew dives into their celebrity stories including Soler, Jason Lee, Charles Johnson, Terrell Suggs, and Stanley Tucci. Plus, Greg still believes in Mike Tyson ahead of one of the strangest fights in recent memory between Tyson and Jake Paul on Netflix. Also, Stugotz has some words for Lions coach Dan Campbell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Cowboys have gone down 20+ in 5 straight games at home, and things seems to be falling apart. Rex Ryan went after Micah Parsons for his criticism of Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, but did Ryan even know or understand the context of Parsons' comments? Dan, Stu, Greg and the Shipping Container break it down. Then, it's time for Lucy, Izzy, and Billy to deliver their against the spread picks before learning that Greg Cote has no idea how to invoice Meadowlark Media even if he wanted to. Plus, Ron Magill is here, and he IS horsin' around. Ron explains why horses in trailers are sort of like humans flying in planes, hoof care, branding of horses, their dental care, and Greg's horse syndicate. He also loses his mind on LSU for their handling of Tigers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kick things off with Stugotz's Weekend Observations full of bangers such as the Top 5 QB Names If the QBs Were Jewish, Top 5 Rookie QBs, and takes on Biscoff Cookies, Carson Beck, and Matt Ryan. We also learn was the U in The U, the L in Lionel, the M in Meadowlark, and the S in Stugotz stand for. Then, Billy accidentally got a fan of the show kicked out of God Bless Football's watch party at the DK Sportsbook in Arizona, and the watch party may have accidentally ruined Charles Barkley's Sunday routine. Plus, horse girls are OUT, Dan tells the story of how he saved himself from seasickness, and Leeman's Dad smacked someone in the face with a fish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices