Local Hour: Asterisk Man's Thoughts On The Tribute Video

We check in with Juju Gotti to wrap up the show about our performance today and update some polls. We also check in with Papi who is grazing in the eating area, and Billy gives us an update about how he managed to join the FIU broadcast team and why he is going back to Cartersville, Georgia for another Billy Gil Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aviation journalist, Jeff Wise, joins us to discuss last night's tragic plane crash in Washington D.C. He shares his expertise on what led to the crash and how rare an event like this actually is. Plus, after the FAA director was forced out and air traffic controllers were fired, how responsible is the United States government? Plus, we discuss the impact on the entertainment industry that YouTube influencers such as Speed, Druski and Mr. Beast have had, and marvel at some of Speed's athletic achievements. Then, we continue the discussion about the plane crash and what kind of concerns this raises about the effectiveness of the United States government and our systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pablo Torre is here to kick off Hour 1 as we discuss Cam Newton's false equivalency regarding athletes speaking to the media after games. Then, when did everything change with our information around money and athletes? And is there a benefit and a pain to performing publicly? Also, Pablo plays another round of our new favorite game. Plus, Adam Schefter tweeted out Stugotz's Alex Smith take, so we take a look back at some of the worst takes in show history, including Dan's prediction that the Lions would be a playoff team in a year where they ultimately went 0-16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can anyone on our staff guess how many games Joel Embiid has missed in his career? Then, Lucy joins us to help determine what she'll be doing to get to the Super Bowl as part of Venmo's #LucyChallenege, and Greg has the perfect suggestion. Plus, crowdsourcing NIL, and Bill Belichick suggests changing the name of the Lombardi trophy. Also, do we owe Bronny James an apology or do the Lakers owe him a demotion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does your heart stop when you sneeze? Does coughing help you poop? How about picturing a dog pooping? We kick off today's show with Dan getting offended by Amin's pejorative nickname of Asterisk Man, Greg Cote's old song as the singing sportswriter, and Paul George's complaints over still not receiving a tribute video in Indiana. Then, Tony is our resident Jacksonville Jaguars expert and joins us from his paternity leave to break down the proper way to say DUUUUUUUUUVAAL not DUUUVALLLLLL. Plus, we hear from a ghost that is great at trivia, and we go back about a month to the state of University of Miami basketball after Jim Larranaga's retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baron Davis is LA to his core, so of course Dan had to meet with him on his home turf for a special LA-based episode of South Beach Sessions. Steeped in vulnerability, Baron dives into his life and career on a new level – from the streets to being an NBA All-Star. Baron cracks open his past - growing up in South LA surrounded by violence and abuse - detailing his journey through the care of his grandparents from poverty to one of the wealthiest schools in the country. Baron also holds nothing back about his chaotic time with the Clippers – all the behind the scenes drama and destruction created under Donald Sterling’s ownership. Join the members-only Business Inside the Game (BIG) community, founded by Baron Davis, at teambig.io. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did the fans feel about the plethora of guests on today's show? JuJu is here to tell us about how the people received today's show, share some thoughts on Brittney Griner signing with his Atlanta Dream and what it means to the community, and to explain why he doesn't get tired of winning teams even when they take down his favorite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roy Wood Jr. joins the show to discuss his latest special, the death of retail leading to the death of communication, how prank calls are a young man's game, DEI elimination taking down big and tall stores, his experiences with Martin Short and Steve Martin, and the validation he searches for the most. Then, Amin breaks down what's going on in Sacramento with De'Aaron Fox before we get to the group's definitive thoughts on the best type of nut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Wright and his punchable face are here and join us from his very sad room. Dan doesn't like what's happening to Nick across America right now, but is Nick going to do himself any favors by joining our show? Nick goes on a rant about internet trolls dominating the narrative on what he has determined to be the greatest dynasty in sports since the 90s Bulls, and Jessica's indifference leads to a new rivalry. Plus, which people in sports look most like they'd kill it at the Renaissance Fair? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Washington Wizards offend Amin, and even though David Samson is here, Dan insists on starting with Amin's complaints before going to our bad team expert in David. Then, where were you when Mark Hendrickson started on Opening Day for 65-inch David Samson's Marlins? Plus, stand-ins for team photos, Chris Cote's limited fake Dave Van Horne, and another game of "Would You Attend Their Funeral?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices