Hour 1 – World Cup Giving March Madness Vibes, Parade Prep, Dan Hicks

Dan reacts to both championship crowns that were earned this weekend as the Knicks won their first championship in 53 years over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, and the Carolina Hurricanes took down the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. New York Knicks swingman and NBA Champion, Mikal Bridges joins the show to talk about winning a ring and the whirlwind journey he’s been on since Saturday night. Fox Sports World Cup host Rebecca Lowe stops by to talk about the chances for Team USA, why Cristiano Ronaldo might be holding back Portugal, and she’s forced to choose between Crystal Palace, USA and England championships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the Danettes consider whether they’d rather see the US Men’s National Team win a World Cup or see their favorite team win a championship. And DP lambasts the Knicks parade organizers for disrespecting Patrick Ewing with a banner incorrectly assigning his retired number 33 to a rando from the bottom of the Knicks roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shinnecock Hills has been notoriously difficult, but Dan watches those who are forged under fire shine through. Fox Sports World Cup host Rebecca Lowe stops by to talk about the chances for Team USA, why Cristiano Ronaldo might be holding back Portugal, and she’s forced to choose between Crystal Palace, USA and England championships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan shares his personal experience visiting Cuba after being served a Cubano sandwich during the show. Dan and the Danettes pick their least favorite songs from their most favorite bands. And Dylan quizzes the crew on World Cup teams and their respective national dishes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DP and the Danettes whether they would rather have their favorite team win a championship, or the USMNT win a World Cup. Dan weighs in on the Knicks parade and thinks somebody should get fired for disrespecting Patrick Ewing. And FOX Sports World Cup host Rebecca Lowe suggests Cristiano Ronaldo has become a sort of liability for Portugal and sees hosting the World Cup as a "pinch me" moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rash of upsets from small countries and an expanded field helps deliver the March Madness experience to the beautiful game’s greatest event. Dan and the Danettes discuss whether they’d want to be at the Knicks parade or skip town. NBC’s US Open commentator Dan Hicks joins Dan and tells him he’d rather shoot under par at Shinnecock than walk on the moon and discusses the difficulties this course presents to golfers at the Open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cincinnati has a lawsuit against former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, but the news came from Sorsby’s agent – Dan asks why even bring this up and continue to keep him in the blame game? Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Wertheim joins Dan to discuss the Brendan Sorsby scandal fallout for sports gambling and college football, and the rise of young soccer star Lamine Yamal to worldwide prominence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Wetzel joins Dan to discuss the heaviest drinking World Cup countries and the surprising resume of South Korea, why Brendan Sorsby’s agent told media that his client is being sued by Cincinnati, and why it’s taking so long for Nike to release Caitlin Clark’s shoe. Anthony and Rob from the Backroom Guys call from New York on the fringes of the Knicks parade, still trying to get a glimpse of the players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC Lead Golf play-by-play commentator Dan Hicks discussed the challenge golfers will face at the US Open this year at Shinnecock Hills. 60 Minutes correspondent Jon Wertheim stopped by to break down the superstar Lamine Yamal has become for Spain. And Dan Wetzel joined the show to break down Nike's strange marketing strategy for Caitlin Clark as well as Brendan Sorsby's agent keeping him in the news by attacking his former Cincinnati team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup rolled into town with high expectations, and it may have exceeded those expectations yesterday as the biggest names in the sport delivered stellar performances, including a hat trick from Lionel Messi of Argentina. Dan is getting soccer fever, and he talks about Messi’s place as the G.O.A.T.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.