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Longtime friends and journalists Michael Holley and Michael Smith discuss the latest across sports, culture, entertainment, and politics.
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Mike Smith and Michael Holley react to the first round of an eventful NFL Draft. They discuss Michael Penix Jr. getting picked by the Falcons, Kirk Cousins being blindsided, Caleb Williams and the Bears offense, Bill Belichick’s criticism of Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy and Bo Nix being placed in good situations, the Chiefs trading up for the fastest man in the draft, Xavier Worthy, and more.0:00 Michael Penix Jr. to the Falcons19:12 Caleb Williams set up for success27:52 Belichick on Drake Maye--36:19 Joe Alt to Chargers38:13 Justin Herbert trade interest--42:13 Malik Nabers best WR in draft?46:09 J.J. McCarthy to Vikings52:11 Bo Nix fit with Broncos56:23 Brock Bowers to Raiders--1:01:07 Chiefs trade with Bills for Xavier Worthy1:05:28 Ricky Pearsall to 49ers1:06:54 Eagles paying everybody1:07:38 Quinyon Mitchell to Eagles1:09:12 Terrion Arnold to Lions1:12:36 Looking forward to rest of the draft
Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss Caleb Williams, Luka Doncic’s heroics, Jaden McDaniels breakout performance against the Suns, Pascal Siakam and the Pacers tying their series with the Bucks, Knicks vs 76ers, NBA officiating, Celtics biggest threat in the East, Drake Maye’s landing spots and Reggie Bush’s Heisman being reinstated.0:00 Caleb Williams criticism--30:10 Luka shuts down Clippers40:42 Jaden McDaniels 45:26 Pacers win at Bucks--49:24 NBA Officiating56:36 Knicks 2nd best team in East?--59:49 Drake Maye landing spots1:14:41 Reggie Bush Heisman reinstated
Michael Holley and Mike Smith are pumped up for NFL Draft week! Holley, Smith and Charles Robinson react to Trent Baalke’s infamous fart and they discuss Justin Jefferson, Brandon Aiyuk, and Tee Higgins’ trade value. Charles breaks down the draft stocks of Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and more. Mike and Michael discuss Anthony Edwards, James Harden and the Denver Nuggets’ performances in their respective starts to the NBA playoffs. They react to Anthony Davis’ Defensive Player of the Year snub.0:00 Patriots scheming in draft6:57 Baalke fart16:04 Broncos draft plan21:37 Justin Jefferson trade?--25:04 Commanders draft plan30:25 QB’s draft stocks52:19 All-Juice Team--56:47 Dame-Time in game 11:03:37 Anthony Edwards trash talks KD1:08:59 James Harden, Clippers win game 1--1:17:29 Luka Doncic shouldn’t be MVP?1:23:28 Nuggets take down Lakers in game 11:27:40 Anthony Davis DPOY comments
Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill dissect the Warriors’ failure to make the playoffs after their loss to the Kings and if this marks the end of their dynasty. Vinnie analyzes the Lakers’ matchup vs the Nuggets. Holley and Vinnie discuss Giannis’ legacy amidst news that he may miss games in the Bucks’ first round vs the Pacers, the biggest threat to the Celtics, and Michigan Football being under probation. 0:00 End of Warriors dynasty?17:40 Lakers vs Nuggets--31:09 Hair talk--37:58 Giannis injury and legacy--53:50 Michigan Football probation
0:00 Revisiting Andrew Luck retirement10:58 Tom Brady teases return--23:03 Nuggets lose out on 1-seed30:01 OKC 1st in the West31:39 Lakers, Warriors, 76ers teams to watch in Play-In--37:45 Dawn Staley and SC underlooked?49:12 Importance of this WNBA draft--56:48 Caitlin Clark rookie year projection
Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss Matt Rhule’s praise for Bill Belichick, Eagles vs Packers in Brazil, Greg McElroy’s comments on Caleb Williams’ lack of adversity, and Micah Parsons’ baggage. Kurt Helin joins the show to speak on the rise of Women’s basketball, and Lindsay Harding being considered as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets.0:00 Rhule praises Bellichick6:00 Eagles-Packers in Brazil10:23 Caleb Williams lack of adversity21:46 Drake Maye criticism--24:21 Lamar Jackson input on receivers27:59 Micah Parsons wearing thin in Dallas--36:19 Iowa vs South Carolina ratings51:08 NBA ready for Lindsay Harding?--1:00:27 Giannis calf injury1:04:47 Celtics shoot 0 FT’s vs Bucks1:09:00 Warriors def. Lakers1:11:21 MVP/All-NBA Race is quiet1:13:29 NBA Play-in battle
Mike Smith and Michael Holley react to Dawn Staley and South Carolina completing their undefeated season, winning a National Championship. They project how Caitlin Clark will perform in the WNBA and whether UConn or Purdue will win the Men’s Tournament. Holley and Smith discuss John Calipari’s exit from Kentucky to Arkansas, the new-look Texans, and they grade the Bills on their Stefon Diggs trade. 0:00 Dawn Staley & SC win the tourney14:59 Caitlin Clark story yet to be written29:15 South Carolina dynasty denies Clark a championship--35:26 UConn controversial Offensive foul41:50 UConn Men attempt back-to-back championships48:50 John Calipari leaves Kentucky for Arkansas--51:40 Grading Stefon Diggs trade--1:11:58 Drake Maye belong with top of QB class?
Michael Holley and Mike Smith discuss Raheem Morris’ leadership and the new-look Atlanta Falcons, J.J. McCarthy’s rise in draft stock, and the Bears strategy on choosing their draft picks. Holley and Smith receive breaking news that Stefon Diggs is traded to the Texans. Natalie joins the show to speak on Kevin Durant getting booed in OKC and the praise Kim Mulkey has received since calling out the LA Times for a “sexist” article.0:00 New-look Falcons11:26 Sam Darnold may start with Vikings--17:02 J.J. McCarthy draft stock25:46 Bears draft debate strategy--34:59 Stefon Diggs traded51:04 Kevin Durant booed in OKC--58:16 Kim Mulkey undeserving of praise?1:13:05 Iowa vs LSU gets huge ratings
Mike Smith and Michael Holley react to Kim Mulkey and Hailey Van Lith calling out the LA Times for sexism and racism. They also discuss the Washington Post’s profile on Kim Mulkey and LeBron James hinting at retirement.0:00 LA Times "sexist" article--17:06 Washington Post article on Mulkey--28:49 LeBron retiring?
Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss Rashee Rice’s alleged car crash, DJ Burns Jr., Zach Edey, UConn and the upcoming Men’s Final Four. They look forward to Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, and JuJu Watkins playing in their Elite Eight games. 0:00 Rashee Rice’s alleged crash--23:58 Bill Belichick writing a book?--32:01 Jets good offseason--37:00 DJ Burns Jr., Zach Edey and Men’s Final Four46:06 Reese, Clark, JuJu & Bueckers; Elite Eight
Mike Smith, Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill discuss NFL continuing it’s Christmas Day takeover and the NBA’s gambling scandal. Natalie joins the show to shed light on how athletes in Women’s March Madness are being covered negatively for cursing and being impassioned. 0:00 NFL vs NBA on Christmas--5:53 NBA gambling scandal14:19 Lakers chances in the West--24:26 Clark, Reese, Brink negative media coverage
Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss the NFL’s kickoff changes, Nick Sirianni saving his job in Philly, and Brandon Aiyuk and Brock Purdy outplaying their rookie deals.0:00 NFL Kickoff Changes--19:17 Family Dogs23:32 Sirianni on thin ice--30:52 NFL Brazil game on Peacock35:18 Aiyuk & Purdy outperforming rookie deals
Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss Kim Mulkey’s Washington Post rant, Shohei Ohtani’s illegal betting scandal, Deion Sanders’ comments on avoiding certain teams in the draft for Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, Jim Harbaugh saying J.J. McCarthy is the best QB in the NFL Draft this year, Chiefs going for a 3-peat, and the NFL ban of the hip-drop tackle. 0:00 Kim Mulkey WaPo rant--28:30 Ohtani betting scandal--51:22 Deion, Shedeur, Travis Hunter NFL draft--1:11:36 Jim Harbaugh: J.J. McCarthy best QB in draft1:19:17 Commanders, Patriots, NFL Draft preview1:30:24 L'Jarius Sneed trade; Chiefs go for 3-peat1:37:26 Hip-drop tackle banned
Natalie joins Holley and Smith to discuss the reaction to Mike Smith's comment that Justin Fields is the best running quarterback, and they also react to LeBron James naming Stephen Curry and Allen Iverson the most influential NBA players.0:00 Justin Fields best running QB9:05 NBA Influence Mt. Rushmore
Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss the Jets and Patriots offseason signings, Caleb Williams’ pro day, Marvin Harrison Jr. skips his pro day, and J.J. McCarthy’s draft stock. Mike Smith shares his experience visiting Howard University. 0:00 Jets Offseason8:55 Patriots Offseason--13:31 Caleb Williams Pro Day--27:33 Marvin Harrison Jr. skipping Pro Day37:23 J.J. McCarthy draft stock--40:00 Visiting Howard University
Mike Smith and Michael Holley react to the Steelers new QB competition between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, and Kenny Pickett being traded to Philly. They discuss Caleb Williams possibly not being a lock as the number 1 pick, the Malcolm Butler and Bill Belichick beef that was brought to light in the Dynasty documentary, and Aaron Donald’s retirement.0:00 Justin Fields to Steelers07:31 Kenny Pickett ran away?--10:58 Justin Fields vs Russell Wilson--42:37 Caleb Williams not a lock at No. 1?55:18 Malcolm Butler, Bill Belichick beef--1:04:32 Aaron Donald retirement
Mike Smith and Michael Holley debate the Eagles’ hype coming off their signing of Saquon Barkley, and the importance of the Cowboys’ lack of free agency signings. Smith and Holley discuss the AFC North being shaken up by Patrick Queen going from the Ravens to the Steelers and the Steelers acquiring Derrick Henry and Russell Wilson. 0:00 Eagles hype 11:15 Cowboys lackluster free agency--26:20 Derrick Henry, Patrick Queen shake up AFC North--42:54 Texans & Falcons acquire huge upgrades--47:58 Darnold to Vikings49:02 Fields stock not high?
Michael Holley and Mike Smith react to the NFL’s newest free agency signings including, Saquon Barkley to the Eagles, Josh Jacobs to the Packers, Tony Pollard to the Titans, and Kirk Cousins to the Falcons. Smith evaluates whether teams should be cautious in pursuing a Tee Higgins trade. Holley and Smith discuss Russell Wilson’s move to the Steelers and shed light on Britt Reid’s DWI that severely injured a 5-year-old girl.0:00 Intro1:30 Saquon, Jacobs, Pollard on the move 11:33 Tee Higgins trade request18:43 Kirk Cousins to Falcons--27:33 2021 QB draft class was weak38:57 Baker gets the bag42:23 Russell Wilson to Steelers--46:41 Chiefs or the field in 2024?--50:59 Britt Reid DWI
Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss the Broncos’ failed Russell Wilson trade, where Russ ranks among current NFL QBs, Kirk Cousins free agency, Micah Parsons being designated as a defensive end, Zion Williamson thinking about participating in the dunk contest, and the Celtics allowing a 4th quarter comeback behind 20 points from Dean Wade.0:00 Russell Wilson --34:17 Kirk Cousins40:58 Micah Parsons--51:51 Zion, Ja dunk contest58:31 Celtics fall to Dean Wade and the Cavs
Mike Smith and Michael Holley host the show today. Mike Smith shares his personal memories of Chris Mortensen and the beautiful legacy he created. Holley and Smith discuss their NFL Combine takeaways on Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Xavier Worthy. The Brothers weigh LeBron James’ résumé to Michael Jordan’s and ponder who will be remembered as the GOAT in the distant future. Mike and Michael react to the Celtics destroying the Warriors in 52-point win and Caitlin Clark’s record setting career.0:00 Remembering Chris Mortensen12:14 Caleb Williams26:21 Fixing NFL Combine --29:57 Marvin Harrison Jr.34:02 Xavier Worthy--40:45 Josh Harris 44:46 LeBron’s résumé vs Jordan’s--1:01:36 Celtics run Warriors out of the building1:06:08 Caitlin Clark takes NCAA all-time scoring record
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How does Holley tell this story and not know his name?? I'ts Bobby Phils
what is the theme song. I recognize the backsbeat but can't recall the song
This is a good podcast. It can be improved by not taking over one another. Consider listening back to past episodes... Talking over and interrupting one another does not work at all.
The Browns didn’t fire Belichick, the team had already moved to Baltimore when he was let go.