#BecauseMiami: Making of a Miami Mafioso

Roy, David, Ethan, and Rose are still trying to figure out what happened to the Colorado Avalanche after they got swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. The guys break down what led to this stunning result, one that Rose correctly predicted. Plus, Ethan was very wrong about the Montreal Canadiens and owes an apology to the Carolina Hurricanes. Plus, Roy honors the legacy of Claude Lemieux after the stunning news of his passing. Then, Sara Civian of Bleacher Report and the Too Many Men Podcast joins the show to discuss the moral conundrum that comes with the Vegas Golden Knights making the Stanley Cup Final, how right she was about the Carolina Hurricanes, as well as her thoughts on the passing of Claude Lemieux. Finally, it's time for Roy's favorite part of the show: reacting to episodes four and five of Off Campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Silver just asked a question that could change the NBA forever: Should referees eventually be replaced by AI? In this episode of Alley Oop, Trysta Krick and Juju Gotti dive into one of the wildest debates in sports today. Would robot refs actually improve officiating? Would NBA fans trust artificial intelligence more than human referees? Or do sports fans secretly need refs around so they have someone to blame after every controversial call?The conversation goes everywhere from AI officiating and Adam Silver's vision for the future of basketball to OKC's flopping controversy, the Western Conference Finals showdown between the Thunder and Spurs, Victor Wembanyama's impact on the league, Luke Kornet's surprising rise, and predictions for the rest of the NBA Playoffs.Plus, the crew tackles one of the most important questions in sports entertainment: Why do fans love T-shirt cannons so much?! In this episode:• Adam Silver's AI referee debate• Should NBA refs be replaced?• OKC flopping controversy• Spurs vs Thunder predictions• Victor Wembanyama discussion• Luke Kornet's timid performance• Knicks fans being Knicks fans• T-shirt cannon power rankings• The future of NBA officiatingDo you want AI making calls in Game 7? Or are human refs part of what makes sports great? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer joins the show to break down the Brendan Sorsby saga! Did Curt Cignetti know this was coming? Breer shares exclusive insight on NFL teams targeting Sorsby for the supplemental draft, why the NCAA is making him a "sacrificial lamb," and how an NFL agreement might just bring him straight to the banks of the Three Rivers. Ok, we made that last one up. But save us from the 43-year-old man who can't handle a pass rush! AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Ethan Budowsky: https://x.com/ethanbudowsky Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The following hour contains mentions of suicide and depression. We encourage you to prioritize your well-being. Please feel free to step out or skip this content if you need to. If this topic brings up difficult feelings, please consider reaching out to the National Suicide Hotline by calling or texting 988. "4:55 pm at the fruit-naming factory..." Did you know the color 'orange' was named after the fruit 'orange'? And did Zas watch the best horror movie since 2020? Plus, after the tragic passing of NHL legend Claude Lemieux, the crew discusses how you never know what's going on in someone's mind, even in the brightest moments you might see on the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I know about you, snitches!" After a huge win for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the crew has come away with one big question: Can you believe the Thunder let Carter Bryant get away with barreling over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Udonis Haslem would NEVER have let that happen! Plus, should Vikings fans be worried about Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy's relationship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"In the abyss of the summer..." Zaslow, who has indeed seen the messages you've sent him about the viral cuck shower, is debating whether to surprise his wife with tickets to the Dave Matthews concert tonight and asks the crew for advice. Plus, Jeremy has observations from yesterday's show, Mario Chalmers believes the Big 3 was built around him, and we discuss the dilemma with Mike McDaniel & Tua Tagovailoa's departures from Miami. Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Roy, Jeremy, JuJu, Tony, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Because Miami, Billy Corben is joined by retired Navy commander Phil Ehr. He is currently running for United States Congress out of Florida district 28 and will try to convince Billy and the residents of the district why he deserves the vote. And James Torres, president of the Downtown Neighbors Alliance, talks about how he regrets helping Damian Pardo being elected to the city of Miami commission as both men have had a very public falling out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti gives Trysta Krick her flowers for coining Carla Leite's nickname "Baby Bird". What does Sue Bird think? Next, we want to know: how do you feel about the Portland Fire after they waived three? Then, we react to Tiffany Hayes' hot mic moment and beef with Caitlin Clark. There's more! Jose Fernandez keeps saying strange things to the media. We just want to know if Azzi Fudd is going to start! Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Game 5 is tonight!" JuJu got the biggest call of his life: Victor Wembanyama is not happy with what happened in Game 5, and he has his picks for Thursday Thunder as a result. Amin sticks around to weigh in on the contrasting reports on Giannis Antetokounmpo's likely trade destination, the New York Knicks' chances against the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs, and what the Cleveland Cavaliers should do in the wake of getting swept by the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He looks like a Crown Royal bag." Amin is back from heckling at the Sports Emmy's and he is definitely NOT mad that Pablo Torre Finds Out did not win. He is also back from New York where was outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and claims the city is not prepared for a Championship. He also has his Top 5 Things Nick Wright Looked Like at the Sports Emmy's. Then it's time for the Pitch Clock, this week featuring Joon Lee and anchored by another edition of Jeremy and Chris going head-to-head in Statpad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices