Barkley’s Unclear Next Chapter

Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley didn’t hold back in during his appearance on the program today, calling the recent pilot for Inside the NBA “the stupidest s*** I’ve ever seen.” Barkley, who plans to work “maybe two more years,” ripped modern load management and praised the impact of Magic, Bird, and MJ. 

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Alexander: Siakam Spoke the Truth

ESPN NBA analyst Cory Alexander joined the show today. He gave Jalen Brunson the edge over Tyrese Haliburton, questioned Hali’s energy, and co-signed Siakam’s honest take: the Knicks simply played harder. While he sees OKC as the NBA’s best, he believes Indiana could still give them problems. Alexander also shouted out underappreciated greats like Rip…

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Tucker Breaks Down NFL Pressure Points

Ross Tucker joined the show to talk pressure — and not everyone made his hot seat list. He doesn’t see the New York Giants facing much heat, but Lamar Jackson and John Harbaugh? That’s a different story. Tucker says Mike Tomlin gets too little credit and warns that Trevor Lawrence might be getting too much.…

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​​Tighty Whities & the Return of Malcom in the Middle

Bryan Cranston stopped by and delivered laughshonesty, an, d a few acting secrets. He confirmed actors lie about height and weight, explained why most movie stars have big heads and light eyes, and shared why tighty whities were the perfect touch for Walter White. He also confirmed the Malcolm in the Middle revival is wrapped…

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The Sporadic Mind Of David Spade

David Spade dropped by to talk about his new standup special Dandelion, including his tour stops across the great state of Ohio — all three cities of it. He shared the courtside story involving Chris Rock and a locked-in Kobe Bryant, plus a behind-the-scenes peek at the SNL 50th. Spade also revealed how tricky it…

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Nice Shootin’: Tim Legler’s Full-Circle Moment With Larry Bird

Tim Legler joined the show and dropped dimes on everything from Larry Bird to Tyrese Haliburton. He credited Bird for inspiring his basketball career and shared a career-validating story from a preseason encounter. Legler raved about SGA’s dominance in traffic, called Haliburton’s Game 5 a “teaching tape” performance, and said Ant Edwards needs to skip…

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From Bird to Haliburton: Buckner on Legends and the Making of One

Pacers TV analyst Quinn Buckner joined the show and painted the picture of a wild night in Indy — Triple H, Pat McAfee, and a whole lot of playoff energy. He praised Tyrese Haliburton’s winning mindset and swagger, saying the young star “gets it.” Buckner also shared legendary stories about Larry Bird, including the time…

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Rick vs. Pop: Stephen Jackson Breaks Down Coaching Greats

Host of the “All the Smoke” podcast Stephen Jackson joined the show to talk hoops, Haliburton, and the Hall of Fame. He praised Tyrese’s IQ and credited Rick Carlisle’s in-game genius. He shared MJ stories — including getting torched in a Bobcats pickup game, talked OKC’s defense, and broke down what it really takes to…

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