Zaslow Asks Jessica a Terrible Question | Hour 3 (feat. Jessica Smetana)

"They beat the dog shit out of Hungary." JuJu has a Thursday Thunder for Thursday Night Football, some big-time show awards, and a Gasbag of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm so excited. It's gonna be nasty." After a new Joey Freshwater song, Jess joins us to talk all things College Football and try to teach David how to sound like he knows what he's talking about. The conversation includes Dabo, BC at Rutgers, Minnesota, one of the greatest throws we've ever seen, and Decaf Metcalf. Plus, Zas asks a question about Texas vs. Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Yeah, more or less." Clark Connors claims he's not stealing from Greg Cote, and while we're not sure we believe him, we did welcome the AEW All Elite Wrestler back to the show as our first Celebrity Prognosticator of the season. Plus, we finally break down that Seahawks-Patriots game from last night. And is a band still the same band if there's a new lead singer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"B-U-K-K-A-K-E." Pablo and his phallic microphone have arrived to discuss his latest episode of Pablo Torre Is Right on billionaires buying their way into the tennis world, the latest on the Clippers and their legal defense through PR, how the sports world could shift around Mark Walter, and why he missed the Daejon Love story. Plus, David wants Dan to get sued. And just so you all know, throughout this segment, Mike Ryan is using the telestrator to draw penises and... more... on the screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He's like Rihanna." HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GREG COTE! Dan thinks Zaslow looks ugly today, but as angry as he is about that, he's angrier at the Marlins pitchers. Plus, will the University of Miami get their asses kicked at halftime this weekend? And why did Don Van Natta Jr. defend ESPN's reporting so vigorously? And, most importantly, are we gonna talk about the first NFL game of the season or...? Today's cast: Dan, David, Zaslow, Roy, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Levitan knows he may never make another "Modern Family" - and he’s okay with that. The writer, producer, director, and creator reflects on the once-in-a-lifetime magic of making 250 episodes of "Modern Family" over 11 years, why he considers himself lucky to have experienced it, and what motivates him now that the pressure to prove himself has faded. Steve also shares with Dan how he started off by writing an episode of "The Wonder Years" in 13 hours, then immediately lied to an agent about having a "Cheers" script, before years later getting so deep into Garry Shandling’s head working on "The Larry Sanders Show" that he caught himself asking his friend, “You hate me, don’t you?” Ah, show business… ain’t nothing like it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Like a hobo on a ham sandwich." JuJu has a Stat of the Day, a sound bite from an old-school Senator, and an update on The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't remember what day it was, but it was whatever day you said there were no black people on NFL broadcasts." After he tells us a cringeworthy story about a fight with his wife over the 'cleaning girl,' Zas explains his new feud with Cam Newton. Plus, the crew goes to The Bucket for the first time this season, Tua sings karaoke, and Greg does what he can to recall what's on his own podcast this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm gonna say it's child abuse, but not for the reason you think." John Talty wrote the new book on Lane Kiffin, 'Lane Being Lane,' and shares details about Lane's constant chase, his image rehab, and the powerful people pushing narratives around him. Plus, a new game called "Awesome or Child Abuse" and Denny Hamlin calling out an unersious organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Show me your pack." Nick with a hard K is ecstatic that Dan is finally willing to stop congratulating himself for Pablo's work on the Clippers story and talk about nothing but football, so, naturally, Dan spends 25 minutes asking Nick why he's not interested in the Clippers story. Also, beads on chairs, QBs and race, and Greg Cote's 4th and 3rd phrases from his Top 75 Catchphrases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices