Was College Football Week 1 a Bad Product? | Hour 1

"Does it smell like a cheap baby?" Funniest Thing from the Sports Weekend is back, Jack! Nothing this weekend made us laugh, grimace, and send shivers down our spine more than this trailer for the Nathan Fielder-made documentary about Elizabeth Holmes. Amin joins us to weigh in and share his Weekend Observations, which include his thoughts on college football, how he found out the Chicago White Sox were good this year, and his anger over influencers attempting to overtake the US Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"David doesn't make the rules of Judaism." With the dust settling a few days after the NBA handed out one of the biggest punishments in NBA history to the Los Angeles Clippers, the gang breaks down the reaction. Dan wonders whether Pablo would get more credit if he worked at a bigger outlet like ESPN, and whether Kawhi Leonard has hung Steve Balmer out to dry by not standing by him and accepting a settlement with the NBA. We also react to the absurdity of umpire Doug Eddings telling St Louis Cardinals pitcher Hancel Rincon not to wear his hat to the side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Do you know what making a ruling with prejudice means?" According to Zaslow, it was not that great. He explains why the Week 1 slate of college football disappointed, despite crazy finishes in Auburn-Baylor and Michigan-Western Michigan. Is it unethical for bigger programs to start their season with glorified exhibitions against smaller programs? The NFL returns tomorrow, and Tua has been named the starter, but how long will that last? The gang also discusses whether Bill Belichick is on his way to getting fired at UNC and the interesting way David Samson eats French toast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I ruined Shiva, alright. Get it right." Dan took too long to arrive at the Miami Hurricanes party last year, so he is making sure he is well ahead of it this year. After the Canes drubbed Stanford 45-6, Dan and the crew examine Malachi Toney's impact on the program and where his legacy could end up, how Darian Mensah compares to Carson Beck, and where expectations lie for Miami this season. David Samson returns today and joins us in the studio to tell us how Chris Cote and Roy ruined Shiva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Eagle Eye Nicoletti is the most important and charismatic person I've ever met in my entire life, and if I was in prison, he'd be my first phone call." Mike Ryan debuts his Top 25 People, and Matthew Berry takes real issue with it. But despite the growing feud, Matthew gives us some of the most important Fantasy Football info possible, including helping Dave make an actual pick during our show's Fantasy Draft. Also, Kevin Clark stops by to settle a score. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Why am I bunkmates with Mussolini?" It's time for the world premiere of The Diary of a Personable Fella, now streaming. Then, let's play Mr. Lister around QBs from the 2000s and Miami Bowl losses, name some QBs who started Super Bowls with two first names, hear some name-dropping from Dameshek, and ask an important question: are you in your own Top 25 Best People? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'll dip into the 70s if I have to, on your ass." Joe Jerivicius. Dave Dameshek is in the driver's seat, but how will he handle the show's fantasy draft as it goes across the course of the show? Mike Tomczak. Jeremy has a teaser for his new country song before the full debut next hour. Mark Bulger. Mike wants to see BACKUPS for Miami tonight as they destroy Stanford. Chris pitches non-humiliating names for Hurricanes. Matt Cassell. Roy smiles. Seneca Wallace. Today's cast: Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Because Miami, Billy Corben dives into news of the Ron DeSantis administration's misappropriation of funds dedicated towards the Hope Florida Foundation with Seeking Rents writer Jason Garcia. The city manager of North Miami was ousted by the city council in a way that went against the city charter and the Florida Sunshine Law...but there is much more behind this story. North Miami resident and advocate Eileen Bicaba joins the show to talk about the lawsuit that she filed. And Rob Piper, who will be in a runoff vs. Vicki Lopez for a commission seat in District 6 of the city of Miami, comes on to tell the residents why they should vote for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We complete our climb up Mount Lombardi. The AFC and NFC West make their ascent. Can you predict the team that reached the summit? Then our friend Brandon Perna from That’s Good Sports joins the show to chat about life as a Broncos fan after a heartbreaking loss last season in the AFC Title game. He says it’s a weird experience as a fan. Ten-Day Tony also sits in to make sense of proper airplane etiquette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have reached the final month of the MLB season, and Pitch Clock has you ready to go for the stretch run. David Samson returns to tell us which team he believes is most likely to blow their division down the stretch, weigh in on the Ketel Marte drama in Arizona, and whether the Chicago Cubs' offense can carry them to a deep playoff run. And after last week's epic disaster, Jeremy tries to redeem himself and build a better rotation than Chris in this week's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices