The Hockey Show: Roy's 4 Nations Theory

Juju brings us his picks for Thursday Thunder and has some feedback on Tony's new segment. We touch on the NBA MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic and Juju believes we are suffering from Jokic Fatigue by not having him as the clear favorite. Plus, it was a day full of great polls and Juju takes us through the results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Cote is mad about notifications on his phone and the fact that strangers can just request money from him on Venmo. Carson Beck and Hanna Cavinder both got their cars stolen and while Cavinder's car has been returned, Beck's MERCEDES AND LAMBORGHINI are still missing. Plus, Chris informs us he has to miss out on the United States against Canada in the Four Nations Face-Off tonight because of a comedy show. Has anybody had a bigger star turn this year than Nikki Glazer? Then, we’ve flown in Darren Rovell for a sports business “jerk off” with David Samson after Samson claimed he was not only more recognizable but also more qualified to discuss sports business. Who has the bonafides? What sports memorabilia will Rovell inexplicably have with him? Who will become the victor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To kick off this hour we go Behind The Bit about the history of the Hard Network Out, including reliving one of the most legendary moments in show history. Then, Dan wants to discuss what he calls the greatest moment in the history of the Charlotte Hornets from last night and it leads us into a discussion about John Skipper's claim that NBA executives do not care about their ratings, so long as the value of their TV deals continue to triple. Plus, is burping the s*** out of a baby safe and is Jessica a better belcher than Stugotz? Finally, Tony introduces a new segment, but he doesn't want us to look at it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is in the back row today and he is bringing the good stuff as he continues to figure out whether the juice is worth the squeeze. He and his dad take shots at Canada for their 'bacon' which they allege is really just ham. Plus, Dan reveals to us why he gets his blood taken by The Blood Woman in a back alley and how he does not fart. Also, Pablo keeps bragging about winning awards and we're tired of it, Dan wants more details about Floyd Mayweather's upcoming $5 million birthday party at the Versace Mansion, and Greg Cote tells us what he would do with $5 million. Then, what happened to having just two or three friends? What pet names does our crew use with their significant others? What happens if Matthew Tkachuk gets hurt tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Big Hurt hits South Beach Sessions. Frank Thomas looks back on his legacy - one held up by professionalism and relentless strive for excellence – from his start as a dominant athlete, to a first-ballot Hall of Fame career, and the real hurt and loss he’s battled along the way. For all of his love for the game and historical dominance in baseball - Frank reveals how he paid the price in injuries, disrespect from management, and betrayal from his peers. Frank shows Dan the brutal truth and strength behind ‘no pain, no gain’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Cote kicks off this epic day in sports the only way possible: with the signing of our National Anthem. Spoiler alert: no booing here! Did he nail the anthem too hard though? Is it better when he screws it up like he botched his introduction at our live show a bunch of years back? We revisit that epic Greg Cote moment and he explains how a tray of doughnuts led to him messing it up. Also, Chris is putting his orange squeezing experiment to the test throughout the day, Greg Cote tells us some things his body can do that Ricky Williams' body can't do and we listen back to one of the great live reads of all time from the legend Joe Rose. How much is a live read going for these days? Plus, Greg Cote tells us whether or not we're allowed to broadcast from his funeral and we discuss why his funeral is going to be some kind of party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JuJu Gotti joins the show, and before he updates the polls, he delivers a Top 5 inspired by today's show: JuJu's Top 5 SNL Sketches of All-Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stugotz is longing for a different America. An America where Saturday night means something. An America where you can watch The Loveboat and cap off your night with a funny version of SNL. Then, Stugotz delivers his Weekend Observations including a shot at Draymond Green, the Top 5 Best 3 Words In Sports, and the Rick Pitino PHD. Also, it's time to normalize women being taller than their partner, but it's also funny to laugh at Kevin Hart's height. Plus, how did we break into a "Face of Basketball" conversation? Can SGA be the face of the league? Anthony Edwards? Wemby? And can a bowling ball be a bowling ball if it doesn't have holes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should Saturday Night Live actually have evolved into Saturday Night Taped? Dan, Jessica, Mike, and Hawk lead the crew's conversation on SNL's 50th Anniversary that inexplicably aired on Sunday night. Then, P.K. Subban is here to discuss all things hockey, but first, he delivers his "Top 5 (10? 50?) Good Looking Brothers." P.K. dives into what has made the 4 Nations Face-Off such a success for hockey, how the league has grown its TV audience while also expanding at the grassroots level, and why the emphasis on team has helped the NHL grow. Plus, did the Illinois Athletic Director show us the fakest leadership ever recorded after the school's banner-raising debacle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone see what's happening with the media? No? Don't Care? Okay! Moving on! Dan shares the details of routinely giving blood in the back of a suburban in the alley behind his home and explains that he's definitely not doing drugs back there. Then, Dan believes everyone on our crew would get their feelings hurt if we trash talked each other the way professional athletes do, and that hurts everyone's feelings. Jessica and Billy flex their athletic bonafides to prove him wrong. Plus, what hurts more: an NFL career or getting your period? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices