Local Hour: And His Name Is LeBron James (feat. Tommy Hutton)

The NHL season is winding down, and the playoff races are heating up in both conferences. Roy, David, Ethan, and Rose break down where things stand with just under a month left until the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and how some major injuries and returns will affect who makes it in. Plus, the Florida Panthers whooped up on the Edmonton Oilers last night and reminded everybody that they are not going anywhere next year after injuries derailed this season. Then, Dave delivers his Puck Luck picks for the week, and the crew shares their wins and fails. Plus, ESPN rules expert and former NHL official Dave Jackson joins the show to break down some of the major calls around the league recently and explain how the process of penalizing and suspending works. Will he help the gang finally understand what goaltender interference is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Semitic Warrior strikes again!" Okay, so it was LeBron, Luka, Tommy Hutton, Chuck Norris, and now...Jeremy. Chris gives advice on how to watch March Madness, Zas knows 'bout that 'nertia during Tony's new game called "Better Than Jordan," and Dave Dameshek believes Malik Willis should already be asking out of Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"There's a Mitchell on the team!" Zaslow and the crew discuss the best moments from the first day of March Madness, but on a day that's already been full of legends, they have to add another to the discussion as we learn mid-hour that Chuck Norris has passed away. Upon hearing the crushing news, Dave shares a heartfelt tribute to a name that has carried fame across decades. (See, Dan? Your voice is still here even when you're not! Across decades!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'M GREAT AT QUESTIONS!" LeBron James and Luka Doncic came down to Miami and delivered epic performances as they beat the Heat, and the crew was blown away by what they saw. That said, Zaslow has accused a joyful Jeremy of being too much in LeBron's camp. And speaking of legends, Marlins color commentator Tommy Hutton is set to retire after this season, and he stops by to share the best stories from his years in Major League Baseball, his favorite calls, and to...make fun of Jeremy? Oh, come on! Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I should have told you to cover your ears." LeBron sets a new personal record, Giannis continues to disagree with the franchise he chose to stay with, and JuJu delivers a Thursday Thunder ahead of March Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's suggestive." The crew discusses a splashy, new menu item at loanDepot park and Tony's upcoming trip to Talladega. Then, the Pitch Clock returns for another edition of "Pitch Clock Jeopardy!" between Jeremy and Chris, and Jake Mintz joins Jeremy for a recap of the spectacle that was the World Baseball Classic and a preview of next week's Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Did Afroman bang your wife?" Everyone's favorite College Basketball broadcaster, John Fanta, joins the show to dish out some upset picks, react to the Looks Like tournament, and relive the misery of his Brown fandom. Plus, we finally get to the details of the Trial of the Century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Do you have any Emmys, Dan?" David Samson is here to discuss the new WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. David believes this is a massive win for the owners and calls any other interpretation 'spin,' but after Jeremy and Mike offer counterpoints, it leads Mike to turn to Jeremy off-microphone to say 'I think we bodied him.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"They eat you up and swallow you." The trial of the century has the crew ready to go, but you know who's not? The cruise-addled Greg Cote. Also, Miami is trying to do the impossible against Mizzou, we relive the Jai Alaites of yesterday's livestream for the Cyclones, and Dan breaks down in tears over the Dolphins reportedly holding onto De'Von Achane. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diplo has created a global music empire built on instinct. The Grammy-winning DJ, producer, and artist, shares unfiltered stories from an unimaginable life - from street fights in Florida parking lots to sunrise sets at Burning Man and producing for global giants like BTS on their new album, “ARIRANG”. Diplo celebrates the diverse, cultural roots of his musical and creative philosophy, and the artists and life-changing performances that continue to inspire him after nearly three decades of making music - from Beyoncé’s legendary Coachella set to witnessing Prince just before his death. Their conversation also takes a powerful turn as he reflects on the emotional highs and crashes of a life spent more than 200 days a year on the road - and recounts using music as both escape and release after learning his mother had passed away. From managing imposter syndrome and loneliness, to building a life of purpose and movement, Dan and Diplo examine what it takes to make people connect. For all the latest music, tour dates, and more go to Diplo.com and for Diplo's Run Club - DiplosRunClub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices