Jim Miller will write ESPN movie based on his book

Jim Miller, author of the definitive books on Saturday Night Live and ESPN, joined the show to talk about the SNL 40th Year Anniversary and the ESPN movie. Miller confirmed that he just completed a deal with Focus Films to write the screenplay for the ESPN movie. Miller said it would be “in the same…

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Denny Hamlin on the driver he doesn’t like, NASCAR fighting

Denny Hamlin stopped by the NYC ManCave to share the incredible story of how he went from Subway sandwich artist, to playing video games against Dale Earnhardt Jr. to a successful NASCAR driver. Hamlin also shared his thoughts on Brad Keselowski (he “dislikes” him). Hamlin also weighed in on fighting (he thinks once they hit…

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Sam Amick on Durant’s attitude change; ‘Melo’s next move

USA Today’s Sam Amick (@sam_amick) joined the show to talk about the big stories in the NBA. Here are some of his takes: — Amick said he noticed that Kevin Durant’s attitude toward the media changed before the season and he’s become much more frank about the fact that he doesn’t care who criticizes him.…

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Jon Barry looks back at the great shooters of all time

ESPN’s Jon Barry joined the show to preview All-Star Weekend. Barry said this is one of the great three-point shooting contests of all time and he said that the guys in it are telling him that they better bring it or they’ll get smoked. Barry looked at some of the great shooters of all time.…

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J.J. Redick talks about great shooters, Duke flopping

Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J> Redick joined the show to talk about being in a star-studded three-point shooting contest. Redick also talked about Duke players learning how to flop – he said there’s a class in it. He said Greg Paulus is the best flopper.

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Robert Smigel and Triumph drop by the ManCave

Longtime SNL writer and creator of The Jack and Triumph Show Robert Smigel joined the show to talk about his new show and the 40th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Smigel shared great Triumph stories, including when he went to the Michael Jackson trial and when he made Eminem really mad at the VMAs.

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Chris Herren fondly recalls Jerry Tarkanian

Chris Herren joined the show to talk about playing for Jerry Tarkanian at Fresno State. Herren said he talked to Tark on New Year’s Eve. Herren said Tark couldn’t talk back but his son really wanted him to hear from people close to him. “There weren’t many cooler coaches out there,” Herren said. “But he…

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