Hour 1: The Gino Torretta Monologue (feat. Gino Torretta & Jessica Smetana)

"He plays more defensive tackle, right?" JuJu is here for Thursday Thunder, some crucial show feedback, and to update the Polls as Bryant McKinnie reveals the truth about an urban legend and Tony dresses Dan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Chris is packin' heat." Bryant McKinnie is here to rep the University of Miami and actually break down the game, but things escalate quickly thanks to an Indiana shirt a certain someone is wearing. Plus, Meadowlark Media's Bears expert, Andrew Santino, stops by to make the not-so-bold prediction that Dan has a small poker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Thank you, David... As you know, I'm going through a lot." David Samson is here to discuss Scott Boras buffoonery, LeBron and Rich Paul's influence, and Netflix getting into the podcast game. Also, Dan is so infatuated with a pear-shaped croquette that Tony barely gets to his football observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Rich Eisen's on drugs? That's crazy!" Jeremy breaks some Fernando Mendoza news, Mike's dad asks him for tickets to the game, and Tony checks back in from La Casa De Los Trucos. Then, Tom Segura stops by to explain why the rest of the country hates UM, why he got roasted by Joe Burrow and Nick Bosa, his love for Michael Irvin, and to translate an ultra-efficient Refran Del Dia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"They LOVE me in the streets." The crew does their best to restore Dan's credentials with the city of Miami, including Tony, who is disgusted with Dan's lack of knowledge of Cuban coffee. For a guy who's always saying the phrase 'uniquely Miami,' he sure seems more uniquely Miami Beach, and for those of you who don't understand this reference, just know it's hitting Dan where it hurts the most. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, wants to make the world a better place. Despite his focus on positivity today, Metta explains how his rough upbringing led to an equally rough way of asserting himself. He talks to Dan about his journey managing his anger, about why he used to fight through his troubles, and how therapy helped him learn to express himself differently. Metta reveals what he calls "the worst period" of his life after the infamous "Malice at the Palace" and the depression he had to deal with in the aftermath. He also shares his personal career highlights playing alongside the greats, and his proudest moments giving back to his community since retiring. If that weren't enough, Metta drops a big announcement on his plans to shape the future of our country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You're manscaping, huh?" JuJu gives feedback on the last two days of show and has a Top 5 People Who Should Have Gotten More Headlines This Week. Also, we're not kidding. Dan's naked. It's so weird. What a truly awkward weirdo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He's a dork." Tony made his way into Christopher Columbus High School's gym to chat with Fernando Mendoza's former coach, Dave Dunn. Plus, Dan admits to being an awkward hugger, Greg has a rough estimation of who is in an old photo, and the Ja Morant's trade market is HEATing up. Get it? Like the Miami HEAT? Get it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Are you in a good mood right now? Are you capable of seeing something that might upset you?" Greg Cote has brought in artifacts from his garage, and Zaslow is questioning Rich Paul's Lakers takes, but everything has to stop because HOLY **** GINO TORRETTA HAS US FIRED UP. Then, Jessica isn't sleeping on Mike Tomlin stepping down, and thank goodness she's not because she's a horrifyingly loud snorer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"America is under threat-" Nick Wright is the best in the business and after being gifted chocolates and a hammer, he's ready to dish out takes on topics across the NFL and demand a 'thank you' from Josh Allen. Also, Mike goes apoplectic on Dan for his reputational assassination of the legend that is Mario Cristobal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices