Another Lap Around The Sun For Ol' El Baldo

What's in a logo? A lot. Especially for a league and its brand. Good thing the NBA didn't try to make "Showdown '82" a permanent "thing." Nick Saban and others testify on Capitol Hill to "save" college sports. Which sports, tho? And would an NCAA football and basketball "super league" really be so bad? How come ESPN is selling off big chunks of its CFB inventory? Chicago Mayor, ALE theory fan. Sports teams are throwing away perfectly good stadiums after 20 years. Blame the Braves. A true "Happy Gilmore" situation at a USGA qualifier. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes former FSR host and now head coach at UWGB to talk NBA Finals. The worst thing about going to Game 7 of the WCF in OKC, and a match-up he would consider if he's the Spurs against Brunson. Czabe also talks more about the seismic Miles Garrett trade and the AJ Brown deal that followed shortly afterward. Joy Reid remains a mindless idiot, Warren Buffett has some inconvenient truths about how good life in America these days really is. MORE.....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe makes a house call to talk to longtime radio co-host and "older brother" ANDY POLLIN, and you might be surprised at how fluid and entertaining the discussion was! Andy admits that maybe his vow to live to 100, isn't something really worth pursuing. He also has no concern for golf courses or driving ranges being plowed under for housing. The boys also talk about Russell Wilson retiring to the broadcast booth at just 37, and also the breaking news of the Rams bold trade to get A.J. Brown. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe flies solo on his birthday pod, and even though the bank account is lagging since getting laid off, a healthier lifestyle and some time to reflect and be grateful has done wonders. The Spurs punch through to the NBA Finals, setting up an attractive series against the Knicks that is going to cost a pretty penny to attend. Some thoughts on a possibly wild summer in the Association with big pieces on the move. How did NBC do in it's first year back with the NBA? The Miz and this kid Sanchez set MLB's hair on fire in May. Google getting into the mosquito business? Don't say "bomb." Why does the movie Fletch still hold a place in my heart? MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe flies solo today, and talks about the following...1 - Vegas Defies All Odds and Logic and Blasts into the Stanley Cup Final2 - Hockey Players Have Insane Touch on Deflections3 - OKC Gets Leg Up On Spurs in Another Flop-Filled Game4 - The NBA Will Eventually Have to Act5 - Josh Jacobs Story May Be Over Already6 - Eastern Michigan U. is now a women's golf power?7 - More Mis-Adventures in AI8 - Troy Aikman needs to do a better "job."9 - Listen to the cookie10 - Bah, Bah-BAH lup!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

So the premier luxury sports car company decided to build an electric car. Uh... why? And if you were to do so, make one that looks good, don't just copy the Nissan Leaf!Czabe connects to PAUL CHARCHIAN on a Wednesday and decides to start "banning" a bunch of little things that are pissing him off in sports. Wait til you hear his list of petty! Knicks ticket prices are a sign that we're living in a stupid age of way-too-much money.Is Coke Zero trying to strangle Diet Coke to death? We are halfway through the long NFL off-season swim. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe gets worn out like an old man digging a ditch. Andy, the real old man, reveals his life philosophy: "Meh, that's good enough." Ticket prices for games reaching the stratosphere. Johnny Manziel needs the cash. Pistol Pete died at 40, too. Is the NFL flirting with losing Sundays. "New phone, who dis?" MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe is out here grindin' on a holiday weekend, but the good content just couldn't be ignored. Also, it's still fucking raining in DC. So why not podcast? The Indy 500 was incredible from start to finish. More on Kyle Busch and his shocking death. The Knicks are rollin', and courtside seats for the finals are already selling for more than a 4-bedroom house! Kenny Atkinson is spinning a disaster for the Cavs in the media. Still too many Jalens in the NBA. All Drug Games. "What was that?" NP, no problem. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes PAUL CHARCHIAN to the pod after a 2-week absence, and there are more AI-related stories than he can shake a stick at. Include tone-def commencement speakers who simply cannot "read the room." Aaron Rodgers says, "This is it" as an NFL QB, but will he go out on a high note? Imagine being held hostage by (checks notes) Jacoby Brissett!? AI Radio stations have zero chill. Is El Baldo going to be cooked himself by AI? Oz the mentalist exposed by Pablo Torre. Parked down IN the lake! MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes on the podcast CHRIS KNOCHE, the former AU head men's basketball coach and current UMD color analyst, to try to accurately describe the impossibility of guarding a 7-6 inch freak who can dribble and shoot like a guard, while blocking ten shots a game. Czabe also goes through the news of the day, including Rashee Rice getting his ass tossed back in jail, the NFL furthering its outsourcing of premium games to foreign soil, Brendan Sorsby sues to get his eligibility back, and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy