The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

The NBA is getting SPICY and Juju & Trysta are breaking it all down on Alley Oop. From the wild McDaniels vs Jokic moment after a 30-point Wolves blowout (was that layup disrespect or just basketball?) to the Deni Avdija vs Stephon Castle shove that had tempers flaring, this episode is PACKED with chaos. They also dive into: The Houston Rockets and what’s going wrong Lu Dort’s physical play — is he crossing the line? Are the Blazers officially DONE? Scoot Henderson’s rough performance and what it means The growing tension across the league late in the season Athletes dating celebrities — distraction or part of the game? The Knicks hitting Magic City wings (yes, really) Celtics vs 76ers and what it tells us about the East This is peak late-season NBA energy — chippy, emotional, and unpredictable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Let's get it." Paige Bueckers has addressed the media regarding her relationship with her new teammate and No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd. Is it fair expect privacy when your workplace relationship is in the public eye? Then, Dan hears the great sound from yesterday's show of Zion Young and Eric DeCosta for the first time, 8-seeds are performing better than ever in the NBA, and Amin can't believe Greg Cote is apologizing for his Miami Dolphins NFL Draft reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's the NHL Playoffs, babe." Tony and Mike, the Talladega Twins™️, have returned with stories from their experience with THE WATERMELON MAN. Plus, while the media all focus on the negativity surrounding NBA storylines like Nikola Jokic, the Pistons, the Knicks, or Kevin Durant, why can't we focus on the excellence of the Thunder? But speaking of negative, was Greg right about Connor McOverrated?!?!?!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What are people incentivized to do?" Pablo Torre is smart, so we have to outsource to him for some expertise on new stories on Brendan Sorsby getting help for a sports gambling addiction, the latest charges against Terry Rozier and Damon Jones, journalists selling out for clicks, the intricacies of being a sports insider, and, most importantly, which soup is preferable to have thrown on you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't want any of that snake oil dropping on me." Miami Heat President Pat Riley held his annual postseason press conference, and it left Dan with a feeling he had never had before when listening to Riley. Was this the same old or the old same? Also, Zaslow is infuriated by reports that Michael Yormark could be the next Athletic Director at the University of Miami, and he resorts to name-calling. Today's cast: Dan Le Batard, Jonathan Zaslow, Chris Cote, Amin Elhassan, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'll be damned if I go to the baseball field with a pocket full of baseballs." JuJu joins the show with a perfect way to recap today's show: the Top 5 Dumb Unwritten Rules, the Top 5 People Who Didn't Want No Smoke, his Show Awards, and the results of today's polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We had a black President?" Angel Reese, Jalen Duren, Wendell Carter Jr., Megan Thee Stallion, Klay Thompson, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, and Zendaya are the stars of this hour. So is Diego Pavia, but it didn't really feel like he belonged on this list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What'd you break a window...?" We have an update to Greg Cote's Top 50 Catchphrases list with some classics entering the fold. Then, Amin draws poorly while breaking down the final goal for the Anaheim Ducks, and don't worry, Dan, he apologized to the audio audience. Plus, Joel Embiid returns, a former Buffalo Bill has a tough time making a pick, and Amin's Top 5 Abbreviations That Should Be The Real Word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"For the $5 lemonade?" The NBA Playoffs are heating up, and there are superstars around the league with major storylines surrounding them. Is Kevin Durant done in Houston? Is LeBron playing his way into returning to the Lakers next year? Did Jaden McDaniels punk the Nuggets? Did Dan curse Nikola Jokic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's not just wide, it's also long." No one wants to work today, but Zas, Amin, and Greg are ready for the grind. Did our show overreact to the start of the Miami Dolphins' picks in the NFL draft? Why do NHL fans have more patience than NBA fans in each sport's Playoff series? And could we be headed toward a Pat Riley retirement announcement today? Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Greg Cote, Amin Elhassan, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, and Roy Bellamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is back in Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft. He provides an update on the events of Thursday Night. It was a big night for Indiana, but a bigger night for Ohio State. Notre Dame, too. Can't forget the Irish. The biggest night? That belonged to Ty Simpson. Then the guys rate the best rivalries that shouldn't be rivalries. And rivalries that aren't rivalries anymore. Think USA vs USSR. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Alperen Sengun making excuses… or telling the truth?On this episode of the Alley Oop Basketball Show, Juju and Trysta dive into Sengun’s comments about the Houston Rockets not making shots — but if that’s the case… why isn’t he dominating? Is Sengun living up to the hype, or are we seeing cracks in the foundation of Houston’s future star?From there, the conversation spirals into full NBA chaos: The Orlando Magic making a statement with a big win The Phoenix Suns vs the refs — are they getting HOSED?! The Los Angeles Lakers outlook without Luka and relying on a 41-year-old LeBron What’s going on with the Philadelphia 76ers? Timberwolves vs Nuggets — who’s the real contender? Julius Randle’s defense… what is he DOING?! And the Blazers vs Spurs matchup — future vs future This episode is packed with hot takes, real analysis, and the kind of debates that make NBA fans lose their minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are one week into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and three teams are already on the brink of elimination. Roy, Dave, and Ethan break down what we have seen in the early part of the postseason, including the Ottawa Senators sending a fan to Taiwan to try to turn their fortunes around. They also discuss the surprise of the playoffs so far: the Philadelphia Flyers holding a 3-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins. This week's guest is ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, who continues the discussion, tells us which teams have impressed him most so far, and what changes he would like to see for his New Jersey Devils under new GM and former Florida Panthers executive, Sunny Mehta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Are you a legend if John Starks is wearing that hat?" Dave wants to replace all c's with s's and k's, Zaslow has strong opinions on Dirty Dancing, and Roy introduces us to Toe Wrestling with his video of the day. We also get to some lists: JuJu has a Top 10 Things LeBron Has Done Since The Pandemic, Zaslow delivers his Top 5 Playoff Performers, and the greatest rivalries in sports that didn't exist 20 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"How do I leave Zoom? You sent me a Zoom link!" Greg Cote joins to revel in his 5-4 victory over Mel Kiper Jr., but the interview makes Zaslow sick and goes a bit sideways. That's a joke for the visual audience. Sorry Dan. Plus, Sean McVay doesn't seem too excited about the Rams' pick of Ty Simpson, Jalen Brunson, and the New York Knicks couldn't finish off CJ McCollum's Atlanta Hawks, the Blazers have a HUGE game at home against the Spurs, and eventually Rudy Gobert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"As it happens, there are three rivers." Zaslow is jubilant over last night's NFL Draft livestream despite the Dolphins ruining everything by taking Kadyn Proctor over Rueben Bain. We celebrate the brilliance of Mike Baiamonte joining us to announce picks early, Dave and Lucy's trip through Pittsburgh, and Trysta's Cowboys doing... the right thing? But Jeremy has to catch up because he missed everything for a BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE Springsteen concert. Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris, Jeremy, JuJu, Roy, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick get to the bottom of why some of the most accomplished free agents are still unsigned going into training camp week. Why did New York not resign Natasha Cloud? Could Tash succeed in Portland, Dallas, or Atlanta? What tattoo should Juju get if Tash heads to the Dream? Next, why did Napheesa Collier sign a one-year contract with the Lynx? Would Cheryl Reeves have drafted Lauren Betts then? Then, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Lastly, Trysta sheds light on the truth behind Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe’s split to Juju. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Will I have my games?" The crew is concerned about the setup for tonight's NFL Draft livestream and whether they'll be able to tune in to NBA and NHL Playoff games. Plus, JuJu delivers both Thursday Thunder and The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We're getting bogged down. Just take 25 dollars out of your wallet." Dan is still baffled by the Kalen DeBoer extension at Alabama, and Zaslow is OUT on 'Michael' movie while Mike is IN on 'Miami Vice '85.' And is Sam Presti the greatest GM in the history of the NBA? Then, the Pitch Clock returns as Jeremy has vowed to prevent back-to-back wins by Chris in Pitch Clock Trivia, and Bobby Wagner of Tipping Pitches joins the show to crash out over his New York Mets and break down the details of the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers feud and the rise of both José Soriano and Angel Pages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"James was terrible tonight, through and through." Dan says we'll get to the NBA now, but we need approximately 8 more minutes on something else first. We have never seen a player directly go after a referee the way Devin Booker did last night, but who should we blame more for the Thunder's flopping: the refs or the Thunder themselves? Plus, Jeremy gets kicked out of the room but returns to deliver a tight five on yesterday's show. Breathy, though. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices