The Sporting Class: Inside the Risky Business of Streaming Games Illegally

Michael Schmidt sticks around so we can finally get to the horrifying news surrounding Donald Trump as his former Chief of Staff warns he would rule like a dictator. We also dive into the reports of Trump saying he with he had "the kind of generals that Hitler had," why a normally private John Kelly decided to speak out in this moment, and the challenge to tell factual stories in new ways because of how Trump has eroded faith in the media. Then, David Samson is here to discuss being a step-son, the time he broke the news of Muhammad Ali's death, Texas fans throwing garbage on the field, his tiers of actors, World Series ratings, and Mike's obsession with NASCAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's cast: Dan, Stugotz, Chris, Billy, Mike, and Roy. Stugotz is full of energy after a splashy NFL trade, but for whatever reason, the crew wants to discuss a hypothetical QB trade of Matt Stafford for Sam Darnold because of a rumor on an aggregation account on X. Then, Billy missed his opportunity to become a millionaire after video has revealed he was inches away from obtaining the Shohei Ohtani 50-50 home run ball. Plus, Yankees GM Brian Cashman says the Astros didn't win in his personal record book and Jared Goff is the best QB is the NFL. Also, Michael S. "Mike on a Mobile" Schmidt of the New York Times joins the show to share info on Donald Trump's former Chief of Staff John Kelly saying Trump is a fascist, but instead, he discusses his love of Mad Dog Russo, the Astros cheating scandal, and "Steinbrenner Duty." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Sporting Class! Meadowlark Media CEO John Skipper and Nothing Personal's David Samson are back with another episode with host of Pablo Torre Finds Out ... Pablo Torre! Today we to you to the deep sea. The water world of the unjust. The streaming land of treacherous souls. We’re talking about the world of online pirates. Streaming Piracy has cost major sports leagues billions of dollars; so they say. Is there a way to put a stop to this? Are the pirates always going to win in the end? How angry are these major sports leagues about this issue? It’s time to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After ESPN broadcast a Monday Night Football game solely on ESPN+, Dan discusses how soccer fans have been impacted by the MLS's decision to put its games on Apple+. Inter Miami is having a historic season, but does anybody know about it? Also, Messi just kinda got Inter Miami invited to the FIFA Club World Cup and nobody knows why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for....AGAINST THE SPREAD! After that, we discuss the greatness of Lamar Jackson and re-visit how many of Tom Brady's Super Bowls he actually deserved. If you have a tummy ache, are your takes on Tom Brady legally binding? Plus, we finally figured out what show Dan was watching about the Carrier Dome and it's pretty much the exact opposite of what he was saying. Also, did Texas fans set a precedent that throwing things on the field can get you whatever you want? What is the best environment for streaking? Would you rather people see your penis or your hairline? Then, a legendary boogeyman of our show, Danny Green, joins us to recount some of his memories from the battles he had with the Miami Heat and preview the NBA season, which starts tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warning: the first segment of this hour contains discussion of sexual assault. If you or a loved one has been a victim of sexual assault, you are not alone. Call the SA Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Dianna Russini joins the show and we begin with a discussion about the situation facing the Cleveland Browns after Deshaun Watson went down with a torn achilles. Plus, where do the Bucs turn from here without Mike Evans and Chris Godwin? Then, Dan thinks Dianna has graduated to rapid fire territory so we touch on numerous topics with Dianna including the Jets stinking, surprise trade deadline candidates and Tua's press conference. Finally, it's time for Stugotz's observations. Todd Helton was really good, huh? Also, ballsack inception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Vice Night at FIU and our mumbling insider Billy Gil has all the details. Then, is Cam Ward the greatest QB in the history of the University of Miami? Dan, Mike, Jess, and the rest of the crew discuss the strong likelihood that Ward leads Miami to the College Football Playoff and how their résumé stacks up against the other top tier teams. Plus, Billy dismisses Matthew McConaughey after he criticized Texas fans, and it leads Jess and Mike to an Interstellar recap FULL of spoilers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's cast: Dan, Stugotz, Chris, Billy, Jessica, and Mike. So, the Buccaneers season ended last night, huh? How many good NFL teams are there? Dan, Stugotz, and the Shipping Container discuss the biggest NFL stories including the 49ers, C.J. Stroud, and Derrick Henry. Then, the combination of Bill Belichick and Ed Reed delivered the funniest moment in the history of Monday Night Football. Plus, if your mom says you have to do something, does that mean it's league mandated? Also, Tua Tagovailoa gave a press conference yesterday full of interesting moments regarding his concussion history and future in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew holds a press conference with Stugotz in the postgame "locker room." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colin Barnicle is the director of "The Comeback," the new Meadowlark documentary on Netflix about the Red Sox miraculous 2004 season. He and Mike Schur join us to discuss the doc, but the conversation is dominated by Schur as he describes it as "the single greatest film ever made" and that Red Sox season as "the greatest joy of his life" ahead of his marriage and the birth of his children. Then, Stugotz gets confused over the difference between the sea and the ocean after delivering his Top 5 People Who Connote Something You Might Find In the Sea. Plus, Billy tried to have a dad day on Saturday, but it was spoiled by his kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices