Is The Bagpipe The Worst Instrument? | Hour 1

We are on the eve of the US Men's National Team taking on Bosnia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Mike Ryan and Tom Bogert of The Athletic are here to preview the match for you. The two discuss what to expect from Bosnia as an opponent, whether any players who featured in the loss to Turkiye will have an impact tomorrow night, and what Christian Pulisic can provide after his cameo in the final game of the group stage. It's one of the biggest games in the history of the USMNT, and this is the breakdown you need to prepare yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No. Pay cut? No, no, no, no, no." Have the Celtics handled the Jaylen Brown situation disrespectfully? Did the Heat bring back a piece of a duo that combined for 100 points in a game? Plus, Jeremy's observations from yesterday's show at the end of today's show, Liam Neeson's best comedy, and The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sí." Should we be happy with the upsets in the World Cup? Is an audience or a Pulitzer more valuable? Does Will Ferrell look better naked than Dan does? What will you remember Clint Eastwood for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't wanna be the worst." What is the worst name in sports? Are Penalty Kicks the best way to decide a tie game? Is Ja Morant actually going to help the Blazers? Does Kawhi Leonard make the Raptors an immediate title contender? Can you have a cacophony of picks? Is Jeff Pearlman right to call Michael Strahan a coward? Support 'The Kyra Fund' for urgently needed research for individuals with glioblastomas: ⁠fundraise.gbmresearch.org/thekyrafund⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He hogged him." Zaslow is ready to be named the "Dad of Honor" at Las Rosas today. Dan and Jeremy get into a boxing match over the success of Sandy Alcantara amidst the Marlins' best June in team history. Mike, Chris, and Roy are excited to welcome back The Butcher, Radko Gudas, to the Florida Panthers. And Amin breaks down why LeBron James could be on the move TODAY. Support 'The Kyra Fund' for urgently needed research for individuals with glioblastomas: fundraise.gbmresearch.org/thekyrafund Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Amin, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Where there's a will, there's a new jersey." JuJu arrives with a Joker of the Day, an Aura Killer, and an update of The Polls to round it off. If you would like to donate to any of the causes mentioned on today's show, here are some links to be able to help: Project Main Street's battle for ALS research: - https://projectmainst.org/ The Kyra Fund for Glioblastoma Research: - https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Venezuelan Earthquake relief: - globalempowermentmission.org - unitedwaymiami.org - foodforthepoor.org - childrenofvenezuela.org - wck.org - directrelief.org - doctorswithoutborders.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"There's so much more they can show you." Amin has his World Cup Observations before Pablo Torre joins the crew in-studio, which just so happens to coincide with some new federal indictments AND rumors around a potential Kawhi Leonard trade. Why would the Raptors be a perfect landing spot for the NBA? Plus, LEBRON JAMES, STEPHEN CURRY, DRAYMOND GREEN, AND ANTHONY DAVIS ON ONE TEAM? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And then Meadowlark happened, and here we are!" Mr. Met created one of the funniest baseball reports imaginable. This is one you're going to have to go watch. Draymond Green is opting out of his contract amid rumors LeBron James and Anthony Davis could join him and Steph Curry in Golden State. And Amin is a HUGE fan of how the Hornets are maneuvering, but what about Tim 'The Riverboat Gambler' Connelly with the Timberwolves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'M FAKING IT!" Are Randy Scott and Gary Striewski going to go down as one of the greatest SportsCenter duos ever? Is the accordion worse than bagpipes? Did Dusty May make the right move by going to Dallas? Does thunder come before lightning? Also, Dan sends Chris on a wild goose chase for a stat he thinks he saw on an MLB broadcast over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Is Robin a superhero?" It was an incredible weekend for the World Cup, and it was only *slightly* ruined by replays calling offsides. Plus, there's a new caped crusader in Mexico who has the crew asking questions about the nature of Batman and Robin's relationship, and Dan is incredulous at a single analytics guy telling Bobby Marks that Jaylen Brown would be the 7th-best player on a team. Is he angry about the right thing? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Amin, Chris, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices