Best Podcast Episodes About Joel Coen
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Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 23 episodes
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“… picture. It'll make her want to go home, is what her parents said. Okay. Well, there you go. I think that's true. It's fucked up because I love the Coen brothers. I hate The Big Lebowski. Hate it. Love that and Burn After Reading are the two that I they make me physically angry to watch. Yeah, I don't want to watch that one. Can't stand them. And I love every other Coen Brothers movie. So it's really weird that I either love them or literally want to like Burn After Reading. I got the DVD and burned it back in the day. And when I was done with it, I took it out in the yard and frisbeed it out …”
“I think that's where Bunny's family's ranch was at. It was in Moorhead, Minnesota. I don't know. Impossible. Show her this picture. It'll make her want to go home, is what her parents said. Okay. Well, there you go. I think that's true. It's fucked up because I love the Coen brothers. I hate The Big Lebowski. Hate it. Love that and Burn After Reading are the two that I they make me physically angry to watch. Yeah, I don't want to watch that one. Can't stand them. And I love every other Coen Brothers movie. So it's really weird that I either love them or literally want to like Burn After Reading. I got the DVD and burned it back in the day. And when I was done with it, I took it out in the yard and frisbeed it out there. I was so angry at them for making it because it sucks so bad. This is Moorhead in western Minnesota. Everybody loves Lebowski. So I know you love it. I'm not. Yeah, it's good for you. Great. The parts that I hate are the flashaways to the absurd, like when the dude's floating in the air, when he's in the bowling ball. All that shit drives me …”
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In a hilarious rant, the host reveals their deep-seated anger towards 'The Big Lebowski,' even going so far as to frisbee the DVD after a particularly frustrating viewing. The segment intertwines this comedic disdain with quirky facts about Moorhead, Minnesota, including its claim to fame as the first Dairy Queen to sell dilly bars, making for an unexpectedly entertaining mix of movie critique and local history.
“Kevin Durant scored 29 points as the Rockets beat the 76ers 113-102 for the eight straight win. Philly was missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy. The 76ers, who was fighting for a playoff spot, would be without Embiid indefinitely. He had surgery in Houston on Thursday after being stricken with appendicitis overnight. The Sixers have lost three straight and dropped into a tie with Charlotte for the eighth seed in the East. Joel Embiid is just like, you know what? You might as well just call him Slept Rock. I don't know if y'all remember the cartoon …”
“Kevin Durant scored 29 points as the Rockets beat the 76ers 113-102 for the eight straight win. Philly was missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy. The 76ers, who was fighting for a playoff spot, would be without Embiid indefinitely. He had surgery in Houston on Thursday after being stricken with appendicitis overnight. The Sixers have lost three straight and dropped into a tie with Charlotte for the eighth seed in the East. Joel Embiid is just like, you know what? You might as well just call him Slept Rock. I don't know if y'all remember the cartoon Slept Rock with every time he come around bad stuff just start happening. Yeah. Hey, Unc, that appendectomy, that's not, you're not out that long with that, though, huh? Yeah, you're going to be there for a minute, boy. They got to go inside and get them things up. Damn. That's your appendices, yeah. They open you up, Mocho. Yeah, I know they open …”
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Joel Embiid's recurring health issues make him unreliable for the playoffs, casting doubt on the 76ers' ability to compete at full strength.
“… This is good for the NBA Yeah for sure I'm rolling Now last episode We talked about Lucas 70 point game They said we did not Put enough respect On Joel Embiid 70 point games So go ahead Load it up I ain't mad at it man I brought it up For a healthy Joel Embiid MVP candidate They didn't even Nothing really To talk about With Joel We know Like he's like that Yeah he's He's an MVP Is it injury that You know what I'm saying That catches him so much flat Because he's not on the court As much as we'd like him to be That's all it is Joel Embiid had a healthy NBA career He'd be the greatest In the …”
“… workouts Some people go up and down The draft But there's gonna be A lot of dope players This is one of the more Exciting drafts That we're gonna This is gonna be The one we talk about 10 years from now 10 years from now A thousand percent bro This is good for the NBA Yeah for sure I'm rolling Now last episode We talked about Lucas 70 point game They said we did not Put enough respect On Joel Embiid 70 point games So go ahead Load it up I ain't mad at it man I brought it up For a healthy Joel Embiid MVP candidate They didn't even Nothing really To talk about With Joel We know Like he's like that Yeah he's He's an MVP Is it injury that You know what I'm saying That catches him so much flat Because he's not on the court As much as we'd like him to be That's all it is Joel Embiid had a healthy NBA career He'd be the greatest In the world of time It's not even a joke It'd be between him and Jokic. And like... That's what he's capable of doing, bro. Yeah, like scoring 70. Like he would be at least He would be one and two great centers all the time His middie is unreal bro Yeah from a skill standpoint there not too many skilled bigs as Joel Embiid ever No bro If he was healthy bro …”
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If Joel Embiid had a fully healthy career, he would be considered one of the greatest centers in NBA history, rivaling legends like Nikola Jokic. His unique skill set and ability to dominate games, including scoring 70 points, showcase his potential. The discussion highlights how injuries have held him back from achieving his true greatness.
“… upon a time and i don't know pulp fiction was so i'll just keep going back and you mean in terms of what you think is the hierarchy it's like the coen brothers you know some of their films It's like, geez, I don't know where to – I don't know that I could pick a definitive number one through three. Doesn't he say Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, I think? Is what – He thinks his best film, I think. Or Inglourious Basterds. I can't remember which one. I don't know what he personally says. I was looking – I was in Texas doing some shows a few weeks ago and somehow the Coen brothers came up and …”
“… holds up. But Pulp Fiction is, as you say, a game changer. you know it's a you know it's a good sign when um your filmmaker like tarantino um i will toggle back and forth like i'll be like i want to inglorious bastards yeah that oh no jango oh once upon a time and i don't know pulp fiction was so i'll just keep going back and you mean in terms of what you think is the hierarchy it's like the coen brothers you know some of their films It's like, geez, I don't know where to – I don't know that I could pick a definitive number one through three. Doesn't he say Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, I think? Is what – He thinks his best film, I think. Or Inglourious Basterds. I can't remember which one. I don't know what he personally says. I was looking – I was in Texas doing some shows a few weeks ago and somehow the Coen brothers came up and they did one of those. top 10 ranked Coen Brothers. Right. I'm convinced that they just do that to piss me off. Piss you off. Yeah, personally. Right. Yeah, because Rolling Stone will do that. Right. They'll go, Joan Jett, best guitar, rock guitar. I go get the fuck out of here Right They doing it to anger me Right Right Well they engage you that half …”
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In a hilarious twist, the hosts discuss a scene from a Coen Brothers classic, 'Raising Arizona', leading to an unexpected real-life encounter with a politician named Huff Hines. The absurdity of the name and the connection to the film's humor creates a laugh-out-loud moment, showcasing the quirky intersections of cinema and reality.
“… why addiction sucks, because it's a hundred years war. But I thought I avoided a lot of the discourse on the interwebs this week But I did read Joel Beal column and I thought it was really good There was a quote that really stood out to me that summed up how I felt about the 2021 stuff for a while so I want to read this quote It's quote, Woods drove off a California road at high speed and shattered his leg, nearly lost it. The Los Angeles County Sheriff called it an accident. No blood was drawn. No substance test was administered. The official account was no evidence of impairment, and that …”
“… right no on tv you know like who am i but like i don't know i don't know shit but it's like so solid like when you're talking about 2017 i can understand that in 2019 because I was like, oh man, he seems like, yeah, we got help. We're back. And that's why addiction sucks, because it's a hundred years war. But I thought I avoided a lot of the discourse on the interwebs this week But I did read Joel Beal column and I thought it was really good There was a quote that really stood out to me that summed up how I felt about the 2021 stuff for a while so I want to read this quote It's quote, Woods drove off a California road at high speed and shattered his leg, nearly lost it. The Los Angeles County Sheriff called it an accident. No blood was drawn. No substance test was administered. The official account was no evidence of impairment, and that was mostly accepted because Woods had nearly died, and it felt indecent to push. That line really stuck out to me. Continuing here. But the absence of a test is not the same as a clean result. It is the absence of a test. What we're left with in place of information was a story about survival and the road back. That was covered extensively and …”
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Tiger Woods' recent car accident raises questions about media accountability and public expectations. Despite the seriousness of his incidents, the media often avoids probing into his potential substance use, creating a narrative of survival that overshadows critical questions. This dynamic suggests a troubling enablement of behavior that should be addressed openly.
“… disease that run in your family. You do things differently than your mom, your grandma, your uncles, your aunts did because you know the history. Joel Embiid know the history. So what is the history? He's got to change some things. Getting in shape, the way he eats, the way he does certain things. Is he getting enough rest? I just can't. Give up a player that I believe in a couple of years would be an all-star level talent. Unprotected picks for a guy that's, the history is what it is. If you don't learn and understand and study history, you'll repeat it. Same thing with our guy Anthony …”
“… ask you, your family history. What is your family history? So if I ask you what is Joe Allen B's history, Joe, what are you going to tell me? Yeah, he's been hurt quite a bit. So now, family history. I got to do some things differently. Pocho, you got disease that run in your family. You do things differently than your mom, your grandma, your uncles, your aunts did because you know the history. Joel Embiid know the history. So what is the history? He's got to change some things. Getting in shape, the way he eats, the way he does certain things. Is he getting enough rest? I just can't. Give up a player that I believe in a couple of years would be an all-star level talent. Unprotected picks for a guy that's, the history is what it is. If you don't learn and understand and study history, you'll repeat it. Same thing with our guy Anthony Davis. We love him. What has happened everywhere he's been, Joe? He's been injury prone. He's got injured. We changed the scenery in the Pelicans. We changed the scenery to the Lakers. We changed the scenery to Dallas. Now he's in Washington. Well, when he left the Pelicans, he wouldn't have won one in L.A. He won and won in L.A. But guess what …”
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Joel Embiid's injury history raises questions about his future despite being an MVP-caliber player. His past struggles with health parallel those of Anthony Davis, highlighting the risk teams face when considering trades. If Embiid can overcome his injuries, he remains a unique talent in the NBA, but his track record complicates his value.
“I said, Joel, I said, Ben Simmons, come on. For Doc to say what he said, for Joel to say what he said. I said it. I said, oh, man, you don't know what you're talking about. I said, OK. And then Philly, Philly, you know how internet is, Ocho and Joe. Man, they had a trash can going down. It was flooded. And there was a trash can. and people talking about this Ben Simmons. I said, oh, yeah, so it's definitely over now. I'm going to get the baby. Hey, Al, you …”
“I said, Joel, I said, Ben Simmons, come on. For Doc to say what he said, for Joel to say what he said. I said it. I said, oh, man, you don't know what you're talking about. I said, OK. And then Philly, Philly, you know how internet is, Ocho and Joe. Man, they had a trash can going down. It was flooded. And there was a trash can. and people talking about this Ben Simmons. I said, oh, yeah, so it's definitely over now. I'm going to get the baby. Hey, Al, you got to trust the process. The process is over with. Hey, you talking about it. That process is over with. Hey, listen, and this is what I'm talking about. This is what I'm talking about. This is what I'm talking about, though. When Embiid don't play, you look at Max and Edgecombe numbers, they be totally different, bro. You know what I mean? Yeah, …”
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Joel Embiid has faced an alarming injury history in the playoffs, with eight out of nine seasons impacted by various ailments. From orbital fractures to Bell Palsy, his struggles have raised questions about his durability and the Philadelphia 76ers' future. This pattern of injuries could be a major factor in their playoff performance and overall success.
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Joel Embiid is sidelined again due to appendicitis, leaving Sixers fans devastated. Just when it seemed the team was finally healthy with Tyrese Maxey's return, this latest injury adds to the ongoing saga of Embiid's misfortunes. The situation raises concerns about the team's future as they struggle to maintain momentum without their star player.
“… they gave up 137. They did. But Embiid was getting it. He had his mid-range going. He was getting around the rim. Like he looked good. All right. Joel Embiid and Paul George, both coming back. So you had 35 points, 12 of 17 for Embiid, three of three from three. Paul George had 28, right? And that's a little thing that goes across the score bug. What doesn't go across the score bug? He had 28, six rebounds, four assists, four steals, a block. And that was his first game back since January 29th. And I did think it was funny. One of the little headlines before that game was Nick nurse says, uh, …”
“I mean, they gave up 137. They did. But Embiid was getting it. He had his mid-range going. He was getting around the rim. Like he looked good. All right. Joel Embiid and Paul George, both coming back. So you had 35 points, 12 of 17 for Embiid, three of three from three. Paul George had 28, right? And that's a little thing that goes across the score bug. What doesn't go across the score bug? He had 28, six rebounds, four assists, four steals, a block. And that was his first game back since January 29th. And I did think it was funny. One of the little headlines before that game was Nick nurse says, uh, Paul George will not need ramp up for return to play. And I was like, you don't say he was, he wasn't hurt. He should be the healthiest he has ever been in his life. And honestly, talk me down, talk me down. Oh, I watching it and I going man they get Maxie back in the fold and I throwing and Uber is coming back and they got Maxie Edgecombe George …”
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The Philadelphia 76ers are back in the playoff conversation with Joel Embiid and Paul George performing at a high level. Embiid scored 35 points efficiently, while George made a strong return with 28 points and key contributions across the board. With their roster finally healthy, they could be a serious threat to top teams in the playoffs.
“… And we pub it up. But a lot of people who don't know this, Van is the co-host of The Ringer Tailgate. And one of his co-hosts is our favorite hater, Joel Anderson. And so we were just kind wondering like what's it been like for you to work with our good friend joe whom i love by the way he just he helped me do an edit on article i just wrote so joe is to me and it's not gonna stay this way if i have any say joe to me is the best kept secret in this industry but period he's the best kept secret in this industry. I had no idea. I was on a pod with Bill maybe like two or three years ago, and me and …”
“… Nah. Airport, the day is coming. I got one last thing I want to ask you. And I'm going to do this for the people who listen to this show and have listened to this show for a while and know people who are part of this show who are family of sorts. And we pub it up. But a lot of people who don't know this, Van is the co-host of The Ringer Tailgate. And one of his co-hosts is our favorite hater, Joel Anderson. And so we were just kind wondering like what's it been like for you to work with our good friend joe whom i love by the way he just he helped me do an edit on article i just wrote so joe is to me and it's not gonna stay this way if i have any say joe to me is the best kept secret in this industry but period he's the best kept secret in this industry. I had no idea. I was on a pod with Bill maybe like two or three years ago, and me and Joel were pod with Bill, and all of a sudden, Joel just started hating on LSU for no reason. Like, for no reason. He's like, hey, just to let you know, LSU ain't shit. And really, what's happened at LSU has been just recent. Before then, he's like, LSU is basically Texas Tech with a good run. I'm on the podcast. I'm like, yo, is this nigga talking …”
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Joel Anderson, co-host of The Ringer Tailgate, is known for his unpredictable and hilarious takes, especially when it comes to things people love. Van Lathan shares how Joel will ruthlessly criticize anything from burgers to beloved sports teams, making every episode a comedic experience. His unique style and relentless hating have turned him into the best-kept secret in the industry.
“… not true at all. Okay, we got to get to the bottom of this. Oh, Jesus. Why does anyone want to talk to us today? No one wants to talk to us about Joel Embiid winning the MVP four years ago. Jeez. What is your argument, Max? He doesn't know. They made a rule because of Joel Embiid because people were upset that he won the MVP and they didn't think that he played enough games. But he played the 66th game. Yeah, the amount of games he played would be fine under today's rules. So you're just mad that there's a rule that was linked to Joel Embiid? I'm confused. I think he wants us to be more upset …”
“All right, I'm calling Rosillo. Let's see if Rosillo can help. No, he's anti-Embiid. No, he's no. No, Rosillo is a trusted source. He loves Embiid. That's just not true at all. Okay, we got to get to the bottom of this. Oh, Jesus. Why does anyone want to talk to us today? No one wants to talk to us about Joel Embiid winning the MVP four years ago. Jeez. What is your argument, Max? He doesn't know. They made a rule because of Joel Embiid because people were upset that he won the MVP and they didn't think that he played enough games. But he played the 66th game. Yeah, the amount of games he played would be fine under today's rules. So you're just mad that there's a rule that was linked to Joel Embiid? I'm confused. I think he wants us to be more upset at Wimby for not playing as many games, despite the fact that he's on pace to play more games than Joel Embiid did. Yeah, all right, so this is it. The Joel Embiid rule, and I also remember the 65-game rule first got announced. Everyone was celebrating and also using it to shit on Embiid. Now all of a sudden people are realizing the rule sucks and …”
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The NBA's 'Joel Embiid Rule' has sparked debate after its implications for MVP voting were questioned. Initially celebrated, the rule now faces criticism as it fails to account for player injuries, with some claiming it unfairly targets Embiid. This discussion highlights the absurdity of setting arbitrary game thresholds for awards based on performance.
“… I actually agree with this as well. I'm at war with myself over it. I don't like it. This is a sports fandom. We love a dynasty. We love a dynasty. Joel was Joel was Joel was Joel was right there though that son of a bitch listen Pedro Pascal had a bumpy year I would say in terms of his properties and we're a little worried about I'm a little worried about Mando and Grogu right what if he got back to back versus fantastic four and the last oh wow he's back he's Pascal he's back Joe brought it up Joe brought it up so don't don't accuse me of bringing that you said he was ugly that's what you …”
“… garbage. That was in real time. That was him remembering. But I also believe in the kinetic force and energy of an artistic. I like to see when somebody sweeps. Right? I like to see. Sure. I like to see. You want a full and or. I want a full and or. I actually agree with this as well. I'm at war with myself over it. I don't like it. This is a sports fandom. We love a dynasty. We love a dynasty. Joel was Joel was Joel was Joel was right there though that son of a bitch listen Pedro Pascal had a bumpy year I would say in terms of his properties and we're a little worried about I'm a little worried about Mando and Grogu right what if he got back to back versus fantastic four and the last oh wow he's back he's Pascal he's back Joe brought it up Joe brought it up so don't don't accuse me of bringing that you said he was ugly that's what you said I've never in life said that. So this is the deal. Pedro Pascal was in a prime position to legitimately take over Hollywood with the amount of things that he had dropping. TV, film, all of that stuff. Did it happen? No, but what I will say, what happened to The Last of Us, not his fault, because everything that he did in The Last of Us was great. …”
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Pedro Pascal faced a challenging year despite his prominent roles in major projects like 'The Last of Us' and 'Fantastic Four.' While his performance in 'The Last of Us' was praised, the overall reception of his other works left fans questioning his casting choices. The discussion explores the highs and lows of his career trajectory and the impact of artistic representation in the industry.
“… whoever loses this game on Wednesday is ironically going to be at a disadvantage. But for a Sixers team that obviously has had a rough few days with Joel Embiid not being available for a while after this appendectomy, they got a lot of good news today. What is the outlook for Joel? Real quick, as quick aside, what are people saying there? I mean, the outlook is, I mean, you know, he had this surgery. It sounds like everything's going well so far. And I think it's just a question of how long it's going to be before he can be back. I mean, they haven't officially set any kind of timeline. You …”
“… tanking bucks. But because Orlando lost, now the Sixers are hosting the play-in game. though weirdly because the Flyers have a game here Tuesday. The 9-10 game is now on Tuesday and the 7-8 game is on Wednesday with then the 8-9 game on Friday. So whoever loses this game on Wednesday is ironically going to be at a disadvantage. But for a Sixers team that obviously has had a rough few days with Joel Embiid not being available for a while after this appendectomy, they got a lot of good news today. What is the outlook for Joel? Real quick, as quick aside, what are people saying there? I mean, the outlook is, I mean, you know, he had this surgery. It sounds like everything's going well so far. And I think it's just a question of how long it's going to be before he can be back. I mean, they haven't officially set any kind of timeline. You know, obviously the Sixers have to win one of these two games this week. I think their season comes down to Wednesday night against Orlando. I'm assuming Charlotte is going to win their home game against Miami. and I don't like Philly's chances on a short turnaround against the Buzz City Killers, even if it's here in Philadelphia. It's going to be a …”
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Joel Embiid is recovering well from his appendectomy, raising hopes for his return during the playoffs. The Philadelphia Sixers need to win their upcoming game against Orlando to keep their postseason dreams alive, and if they do, there’s a chance Embiid could make a comeback in the first round. This pivotal moment could define their playoff run.
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Joel Salatin reveals that his upcoming book is not just a collection of ideas, but a solution to frustrations expressed in his previous work, 'Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal.' This new book aims to empower those feeling constrained by the current market oligarchy, offering an alternative for friends and neighbors seeking change.
“… right now? I'd love to see the 76ers make some noise in the playoffs. Yeah, that's, I like that. If I were a guy who used prize picks, I would say Joel Embiid. Ooh, more. He's hurt again? you gotta be fucking kidding me he's having appendix surgery there's no way all right oh my god dude that is dang it well anyway uh i would say tires maxi maxi a bead less and bead less for sure yeah maxi more good call well guys prize picks is simple to play just pick more or less on two to six player stat projections if you get your picks right you can cash in pick from all your favorite sports anything …”
“Oh, man, who am I thinking about right now? I'd love to see the 76ers make some noise in the playoffs. Yeah, that's, I like that. If I were a guy who used prize picks, I would say Joel Embiid. Ooh, more. He's hurt again? you gotta be fucking kidding me he's having appendix surgery there's no way all right oh my god dude that is dang it well anyway uh i would say tires maxi maxi a bead less and bead less for sure yeah maxi more good call well guys prize picks is simple to play just pick more or less on two to six player stat projections if you get your picks right you can cash in pick from all your favorite sports anything from basketball baseball hockey ufc soccer college basketball tennis golf esports and more and the good news is if you want to get in on the action prize picks is now available in all 50 states including california texas florida and georgia i like to include those states when you when i say all 50 i want to make sure you know it is all 50 matt true …”
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In a hilarious twist, one host reveals how he got the rapper Jelly Roll hooked on wrestling, all while lamenting Joel Embiid's appendix surgery. The playful banter and unexpected connections between sports and wrestling make this segment a delightful listen.
“… been on in a while It's great to have you back in the ringer circles so you get the easy first pick here. Come on down, Philadelphia 76ers. It's Joel Embiid. Oh, I'm surprised. Are you? I thought it might be another sixer there. Okay. No, that other sixer only has two years left on his deal after this one, whereas Embiid does. After this season is over, Bill. Yeah. 60 million, 64 million, 70 million. how many games has joel played this year and even when he plays he's constantly in a stage of ramping up yeah and then he ramps up and then he has to sit again so the guy's not going to play and …”
“… some fun names there's going to be some good ones as we get down the list some surprises yeah alright we'll give Waz you can have the first pick oh this is a guess I'll take this house you take the second pick and I'll go third Waz because you haven't been on in a while It's great to have you back in the ringer circles so you get the easy first pick here. Come on down, Philadelphia 76ers. It's Joel Embiid. Oh, I'm surprised. Are you? I thought it might be another sixer there. Okay. No, that other sixer only has two years left on his deal after this one, whereas Embiid does. After this season is over, Bill. Yeah. 60 million, 64 million, 70 million. how many games has joel played this year and even when he plays he's constantly in a stage of ramping up yeah and then he ramps up and then he has to sit again so the guy's not going to play and half”
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Joel Embiid's massive contract with the Philadelphia 76ers has become a topic of concern, as he faces ongoing injury issues and limited playing time. With potential payouts reaching up to $70 million, the question looms: is he worth the investment? The discussion highlights the impact of the salary cap changes on contract evaluations in the NBA.
“… those Got it got it I only reading the ones that agree with me Max Do you know how the internet works Yeah Hank oh breaking moves What do we got Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery this afternoon in Houston. Oh, no. No guts. Oh, no. Yep. Here we go. Let's make more jokes about a guy's injury history. I mean, not really an injury. It's just an illness. Oh, yeah, illness. Yeah, that sounds way better. I said ailment. That sounds way better, an illness. He could die from this. Well, no, he's getting surgery. He should be good. Thank God. Who knows what …”
“I didn read those Got it got it I only reading the ones that agree with me Max Do you know how the internet works Yeah Hank oh breaking moves What do we got Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery this afternoon in Houston. Oh, no. No guts. Oh, no. Yep. Here we go. Let's make more jokes about a guy's injury history. I mean, not really an injury. It's just an illness. Oh, yeah, illness. Yeah, that sounds way better. I said ailment. That sounds way better, an illness. He could die from this. Well, no, he's getting surgery. He should be good. Thank God. Who knows what could happen under surgery? You guys would be laughing, and this clip would look bad on you. I hope that he has successful surgery, and everything's okay with Joel Embiid. Same. Same. Agreed. All right, let's get back to Masters. So we all agree. So how long is he out for? Is he going to be better without it? How long is the appendicitis? Do you guys …”
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Joel Embiid's appendicitis diagnosis led to timely surgery that could save his life, highlighting the importance of regular health check-ups. The discussion dives into the anatomy and purpose of the appendix, revealing its evolutionary redundancy and comparing it to wisdom teeth and tonsils. This segment showcases how modern medicine can catch issues before they escalate, emphasizing the value of being proactive about health.
“… that game, threw a pizza. They scored. They ended up winning that game. It was just, oh, that's a penalty. There we go. Awesome. Fucking A. Because Joel Embiid, he's playing in the NBA playoffs. Oh, he's a warrior. Yeah, I saw that patch he had on his abdomen before the game. I was like, wow, give him a medal. I've told you guys, and I think the last time I was on, I mentioned that I think my first appearance was the ripping on the NBA thing. Yes. Yes. And do you ever watch stuff that you did and said when you're younger and you're like, oh, it's kind of like painful? Yeah, yeah. I don't …”
“… in this matter? Do you know what the injury is? No. Playing doctor, it looked like a sprained ankle. Ekholm fell on him, and his ankle kind of bent in. And it looked innocent. It was just totally fluky. and then he was wounded. He came back into that game, threw a pizza. They scored. They ended up winning that game. It was just, oh, that's a penalty. There we go. Awesome. Fucking A. Because Joel Embiid, he's playing in the NBA playoffs. Oh, he's a warrior. Yeah, I saw that patch he had on his abdomen before the game. I was like, wow, give him a medal. I've told you guys, and I think the last time I was on, I mentioned that I think my first appearance was the ripping on the NBA thing. Yes. Yes. And do you ever watch stuff that you did and said when you're younger and you're like, oh, it's kind of like painful? Yeah, yeah. I don't believe that was me. I do that a week. Like, I'll look at a tweet from a week ago and be like, what the fuck, you loser. So I am like, oh, it's kind of painful. I believe all that, but it's just like, wow, I was kind of ridiculous and being kind of a hard-o. But I texted you today. Yeah. The product's never been worse. The NBA, and I don't watch it so …”
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The NBA playoffs are being criticized for their declining quality, with one guest boldly stating that the product has never been worse. He contrasts this with hockey, suggesting that sports podcasts should lead with hockey to help elevate its popularity. This bold claim challenges listeners to reconsider their sports viewing priorities.
“… girl? Yeah, it's a little giant. I'm on board. Right. Yeah. All right. But that made me think you should do a series of movies with prominent Billy Joel songs. Cause you have easy money. Sure. Oliver and company. And then you could do my, I'm just kidding, I could do my connective. But one joke I do want to say about that was I cleared a lot of my music in prep. And at one point, a very stern person walked into my office and said, are you aware that the song you have chosen is from an animated dog picture? As if this was news to you. Can you imagine if I like, We're talking about Oliver and …”
“You've never heard of Ladybugs. I've heard of Ladybugs. I've never seen it. You don't know Ladybugs was a big deal. It's like, what if Rodney was the coach of a girl? Yeah, it's a little giant. I'm on board. Right. Yeah. All right. But that made me think you should do a series of movies with prominent Billy Joel songs. Cause you have easy money. Sure. Oliver and company. And then you could do my, I'm just kidding, I could do my connective. But one joke I do want to say about that was I cleared a lot of my music in prep. And at one point, a very stern person walked into my office and said, are you aware that the song you have chosen is from an animated dog picture? As if this was news to you. Can you imagine if I like, We're talking about Oliver and Company. Why should I worry in a movie? And I'm like, it's from a what? Yes. do you succeed in being only the second film in history to use why should i worry that could be quite possibly true yes i'm the second movie to have cool as ice the theme from cool as ice well in my movie i will also say that uh rodney dangerfield did apparently make his last …”
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Rodney Dangerfield's final film, 'The Fourth Tenor,' showcases the comedian as he attempts opera, managing to get a laugh or two even at 80 years old. The segment humorously reflects on the legacy of Dangerfield, including a bizarre claim from his widow about cloning him after his death. With references to his iconic catchphrase, the conversation dives into the absurdity of a young Dangerfield navigating the world of comedy today.
“I'm glad you brought up the Olympics. We'll come back to the fraud stuff in a moment, Joel. but I was there a few weeks ago. I had to do some media thing out there, and I hadn't been to LA in 15, 20 years. And as I was walking around downtown LA, I kept thinking about the Olympics. I looked at the shocking state of downtown LA, and I thought to myself, two years before this city's going to be featured on the world stage, I'm not hopeful, Joel. Yeah, we have major problems with the preparations for the Olympics. And Mayor Karen Bass, …”
“I'm glad you brought up the Olympics. We'll come back to the fraud stuff in a moment, Joel. but I was there a few weeks ago. I had to do some media thing out there, and I hadn't been to LA in 15, 20 years. And as I was walking around downtown LA, I kept thinking about the Olympics. I looked at the shocking state of downtown LA, and I thought to myself, two years before this city's going to be featured on the world stage, I'm not hopeful, Joel. Yeah, we have major problems with the preparations for the Olympics. And Mayor Karen Bass, who I give some credit to because she's working with the Trump administration. You know, she met this week with President Trump in the Oval Office to talk about rebuilding after the fire. And I think that's praiseworthy because our governor, Gavin Newsom, has just been trolling on social media for the last year and a half and hasn't bothered. And …”
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Los Angeles is unprepared for the upcoming Olympics, with the mayor's budget showing no urgency to improve the city. Despite being just two years away, the lack of vision and leadership raises concerns about how the world will perceive the city. Meanwhile, healthcare fraud is rampant, exacerbating California's issues as the state struggles financially.
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