Local Hour: Worst Mistake

*NOTE: We recorded this podcast before the Dallas Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. But do not fret Football Americans! Shek provided his immediate reactions to the trade on our YouTube. -Newsman Bradley Best of times, worst of times? Beats the Dickens out of me what that one tale of two cities was about…but where Pittsburgh and Cleveland are concerned, I’m not sure who’s better or worse… at least at sports’ most important position. Now listen, I’m not insane. The Steelers will be better than the Browns this year--and of course we can laugh at the Browns. Oh my yes, we’ll laugh at the Browns, that is my solemn vow. But whatever you think Cleveland’s one step forward, 23-yards sack approach, at least they tried to solve the QB spot. As it happens, the two halves of pro pigskin’s rusty yinz n yang are in the same spot, starting one-yr rentals both on the wrong side of 40…and that’s not a real solution, especially if the goal is going the Super bowl. You think Aaron Rodgers is the missing link for a Lombardi run? the guy whose one and only trip was 15 years ago…against you? By that logic, maybe the Niners shoulda signed their SB43 conquerer Joe Flacco. I’m pretty sure the Steelers braintrust didn’t see Sinners…because if they had, they’d know you don’t invite in the guy who wants to suck the culture outta you and make it his own. Sorry if that’s upsetting, but do keep in mind, yinz have merely adopted the darkness. I was born into it. Back in October of 2010, I said Rodgers would go down as the greatest QB in history. I still say he’s the most talented. Or at least, he was. Now though, chasing the self-proclaimed private man who makes documentaries about himself isn’t a sincere effort to go the Super bowl. It’s about Rodgers and Tomlin’s mutually beneficial hope they find redemption and reclaim professional dignity with A playoff win. There’s a good reason why that story sounds familiar - it’s the same script Tomlin tried with Russell Wilson last year. And that low standard is quite, Brownsie? Of course this didn’t have to happen. At the draft they knew they needed a long term answer at QB…but took a D-tackle. And now, if Jaxson Dart is good, that’s bad, and if Justin Fields beats Aaron Rodgers in Week One, well, it’s gonna get just plain ugly. A-listers like Rodgers might get ink, but summer blockbusters fall in the NFL’s offseason. The award winners don’t come out til Autumn… and if you can’t beat Patrick Mahomet, Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen in January. No matter which rust belt city you’re in... there’s no point to these fireworks. (And that reminds me, one last note to file away for next summer, Najee Harris - fireworks go in the sky, not your eye.) Let it begin! Ryan Clark joins the show to talk about Aaron Rodgers, cold shoulders and why Mike Tomlin never lost them a game. The Super Fuentes Brothers have the con in Miami. They’re gonna help me with some fantasy decisions as the Angel & Devil on my shoulder. Newsman Bradley is in NYC with the black and white news. Also, big shoutout to my guy Tony in Encino, CA, who told me at soccer practice the other day he’s a Football American! Be a patriot, subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The college football season is underway, so Rose is back on the road. However, Roy and David are joined by Ethan from Chicago for another edition of The Hockey Show. This week, the boys begin with an update on Matthew Tkachuk's health and the roster situation it leaves the Florida Panthers in. In wins and fails of the week, the guys discuss Evan Rodrigues' epic cup day at Disney World, a penalty-filled game from 2001 between the Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames, and the NHL's TV scheduling missteps. Then, comedian and friend of the show Brad Williams joins to discuss his roller hockey career, comedians that are good at hockey, and former Cleveland Browns' tight end Evan Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm the one who told the GM to go get Micah Parsons from the Cowboys." Michael Jordan is going up against REAL power for the first time in his professional life, Cam Newton is wearing a poncho, and Greg Cote's football knowledge has been exposed. Also, it's time for each year's most anticipated Suey Award Nominees: Best Musical Performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Until fluid is coming out of all of my orifices." Welcome to French Frydays with Dan Lé Batárd and Jeremy Taché. The crew breaks down the Michael Parson trade, and Tony does Math before the group listens to this year's Suey Award Nominees for Worst Mistake. Today's cast: Dan, Chris, Billy, Frank Azaria, Jeremy-but-not-really, Lamar Jackin', Lou Bacharach, Marvy Povich, Mike, Ned Gretzky, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ros sits down with 5x WNBA All-Star, 2024 Champion, Finals MVP, and 2021 MVP, New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones, to discuss the Liberty’s season up to this point, where they are sitting in the standings, and adjusting to the changing lineups. Then, Jonquel breaks down her Met Gala look, what it means to her to have her nephew in New York for the summer, and the importance of providing others with opportunities. Finally, they discuss what life could look like after basketball for Jonquel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Schur. Is. BACK. Mike and Jeremy chat about where things stand in MLB as we approach the final month of the regular season, but with the promotions of "Big Sugar" and "The Password," it's important they get to the best nicknames in the sport. And Jeremy and Chris square off in another hotly contested battle of Taylor's Trivia on 90s MVPs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Even Chris could do that." MINA! FOOTBALL! MINA! FOOTBALL! MINA! FOOTBALL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"She said fosters." It's the long awaited return of 'Brit or Nit,' and Chris Cote makes it sexy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Do you think Harry is like, 'How did Jane get in there?'" It's time for the Suey Award for Best Dismissal, but first, Chris has learned something about Zas, Dan feels the need to make the entire crew feel terrible, and someone was headed the wrong direction before mommy got married. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The only people in my inner circle are people I've impregnated or the people birthed by the people I've impregnated." This Local Hour is LOCAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices