Hour 2: Dan Attempts To Kick Erik Spoelstra (feat. Jessica Smetana & The American Dream)

"Do we have pool girls?" Pool Boy Tony watched Basic Instinct for the first time, Trysta dismisses Michael Jordan, and JuJu updates the Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm 58. I look pretty good. I feel even better." Jessica is here to discuss the highlights of Nostalgia Night for the NBA on NBC, the St. Louis Cardinals' bottomless food ticket, the U.S. Hockey team's appearance on SNL, and why she yearns for blogs. Plus, Dan makes up an absurd story about cooling himself down with a head of lettuce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't know Alex Pierce." Pablo Torre's ability to win award after award after award after award has blown Dan away... The problem? Dan keeps having to pay to nominate him. Plus, Greg has a GI (or is it AI?) issue, a genuine QB debate breaks out, and Tony delivers his "Top 5 Low-Key NFL Free Agents" featuring one player who is about as high-key as it gets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sounds like you in the shower." The Ultimate Enjoyer of Basketball™️ and collector of vintage sports stuff, Kenny Beecham, joins the show to discuss how much trust we should have in the Cavs and Pistons, the Charlotte Hornets' new role as the NBA's most fun team, and Dan's insistence that the Heat fire Erik Spoelstra. Then, why did Stephen A. pick this moment to go after Zion Williamson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He's literally half." Roy is scamming the company, Zas is worried the Panthers' run is over, and Greg is advocating for 'hard-ass' coaches, but no matter where the group tries to lead the show... Dan. Cannot. Stop. Firing. Erik. Spoelstra. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, JuJu, Tony, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Cade Cunningham getting the respect he deserves… or is the hype machine in overdrive? This week on Alley Oop, Juju and Trysta welcome Zach Harper from The Athletic for a full-on NBA debate episode — and things get SPICY. We kick things off with the big question: Is Cade Cunningham an MVP candidate… or are we getting ahead of ourselves? Does he deserve praise for carrying Detroit — or shade for the results? From there, the besmirching spreads: Are the Spurs the second-best team in the West? Can ANYONE beat Team USA in Olympic basketball? Who are the true powerhouses — East vs West? Why won’t Luka shoot when he’s WIDE OPEN?! Kelsey Plum does an Aliyah Boston elbow impression and we cannot recover. It’s debates, hot takes, chaos, and a LOT of shade. If you love NBA debates, spicy basketball takes, and zero chill analysis — you’re in the right place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We have actual shelves in our merch store." JuJu has some takes on Traitors and Paradise, Greg wears a shirt with his own face on it, and Zaslow delivers his MVP of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"...do with it what you want, young ladies." JuJu Gotti is here as our Atlanta expert to refute Luke Kornet's take on Magic City, Dan wonders why arm length matters so much at the NFL combine, and Mike and Zas are furious at this show's asinine defense of sharks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"When I say it, I picture myself as Chef Boyardee." Can James Harden actually take a team over the top in the postseason? How do you get concert tickets if there are 700,000 people ahead of you in line? Why does Greg Cote think every one of his thoughts is interesting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Where am I on war? Is that the question?" Roger Bennett has a new book, We Are The World (Cup), and is here to share stories of the world's game, plucky upstarts, and the dynamics headed into the upcoming World Cup. Plus, Trysta thinks Miami has a sports problem, Dan relives a classic moment between Pat Riley and Bob Costas, and Greg has a bulletin for NBA Players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices