GOOD FOLLOW: Breaking Down the Alyssa Thomas Situation, Liberty Win The Commissioner’s Cup, & Phee Is Back!

America is about to blow out 250 candles, and while the rest of us are ready for the NFL season to kick off, Mike Ryan Ruiz is crashing the show with his eyes glued to the pitch! Mike has gone all in on the 2026 World Cup, and he’s bringing that big global energy to the studio for a very special segment: The 2026 Drip Drill World Cup Draft. We’re selecting and ranking the absolute best jerseys (or kits, if you're fancy) from the tournament. NFL, take notice. There are some bangers in soccer. But don't panic, football fans—there's plenty of NFL chatter alongside the people's game. And deep thoughts on Pepé Le Pew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is being called a 'ghoul.' So is Jeff Pearlman. It's all happening because the duo simply suggested that when Michael Strahan sat across from NFL legend Chris Johnson as he revealed his ALS diagnosis, someone should have asked about the four times higher ALS risk NFL players carry for the rest of their lives. For that matter, it's a risk CJ2K had already posted about himself. Pearlman joins Dan to defend his take that set Twitter ablaze, and the two dig into why "not the right time" always seems to be the excuse for backing away from tough questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick discuss what may or may not have happened between Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas that led to the retroactive flagrant foul and one-game suspension for AT. Can WNBA fans handle this like grownups? What are the new WNBA fans doing? How can Cathy Engelbert be better? Then, they react to the New York Liberty’s performance in the Commissioner’s Cup final. Lastly, Napheesa Collier is back at practice! Is the WNBA ready for a healthy Minnesota Lynx? 00:00 Welcome!1:15 Reactions to the Alyssa Thomas flagrant7:40 Break8:00 New York Liberty win the Commissioner’s Cup!9:30 Napheesa Collier returns to practice11:30 Juju holds himself accountable (again)11:45 Thank you! Bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"How did you feel about that?" It's the holiday weekend, and we could have some exciting news coming here to Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The master batter." Linda Cohn has announced her retirement from SportsCenter and recounts her favorite moments on ESPN, her legacy and impact on women, and the kindest messages she's received. She also gets a visit from "limited fake John Skipper." Plus, it's time for another episode of The Pitch Clock as Jordan Shusterman breaks down the Mets and Yankees flailing, the Cubs thriving, the All-Star game voting, and Hunter Goodman's ascension. And Jeremy and Chris square off in a competitive game of 162-0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Timothy Dalton?" If you love to hate, you'll get along great in Philadelphia. And Governor Josh Shapiro? He loves to hate the Celtics, and he loves to love his Philadelphia sports teams. He stops by to tap back into his days as a sports radio caller and break down the Jaylen Brown trade. Plus, what in the world was that couple doing scaling the Empire State Building? And is Dan a ghoul? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"NERD ALERT!" Amin joins the show and compares the Jaylen Brown trade directly to the Luka Doncic trade, but he also does his best to explain why Boston did it. Then, we watch some videos of Greg Cote's celebrations during the United States' victory last night. Is this the best team the United States has ever had? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"IT'S ALWAYS F*** BOSTON. PAT RILEY RUNS THIS SHOW." HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. THE CELTICS TRADED JAYLEN BROWN TO THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS FOR PAUL GEORGE AND 2 PICKS. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA. PAUL GEORGE. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. THE CELTICS. HA! F*** BOSTON, FOREVER. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edi Patterson has spent a lifetime collecting weirdos. Before unleashing Judy Gemstone into the world - one of the funniest characters of all-time - Edi explains to Dan how she grew up impersonating the unforgettable characters who filled her childhood home in Texas and realized early on that making people laugh was her life's calling. Edi also shares how six months in a hotel while creating “The Righteous Gemstones” nearly drove her mad and why the best comedy only happens when you stop being self-conscious and simply "let it rip". Edi is currently performing in her one-woman stage show called, “Playgirl”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ryan Ruiz is joined by former USMNT player Heath Pearce to react and breakdown the USMNT's round of 32 World Cup matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina. They also take a look around what has been an incredible World Cup to recap what has gone down and what is yet to come. ✅ Follow & Subscribe to Our Podcasts on Spotify & Apple Podcasts ✅ 🔊 The Dan Le Batard Show 🔊 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FuorRy... 🟣 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🔊 Le Batard & Friends Network 🔊 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZYllDN... 🟣 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🔊 Mystery Crate 🔊 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nCctQZ... 🟣 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ✅ Follow Us On Social! ✅ ☑️ The LeBatard Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lebatardshow ☑️ 📸 The LeBatard Show on Instagram: http://instagram.com/lebatardshow 📸 💥 The LeBatard Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lebatardshow 💥 🪄 The LeBatard Show on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lebatardandfriends 🪄 ✅ Subscribe! ✅ 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAIZ... 🤑 MERCH! 🤑 : https://lebatardaf.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Best Daily Sports Podcast on the Internet #lebatardshow #lebatard #thepirateship #sports #live #danlebatard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices