Best Podcast Episodes About Mike Pondsmith
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Updated: Apr 01, 2026 – 20 episodes
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“… was giving the ACLU kind of a hard time suggesting there's wiggle room in the case law for him to find a way to vote for Trump. That's right. And Mike Davis should be proud, I'm sure, because that's his guy, Justice Gorsuch. And it looks like he could go either way on this. I'm sure Mike is beaming. But it's interesting. I'm going to try to distill it down because it is confusing. But here, in plain language, Justice Gray wrote both the Elk and the Wong Kim Ark of Pittenance. So it's interesting that they're quoting him back to him, like, how do you distinguish these two opinions? And the key …”
“… plenary regulatory power over the tribes, and therefore that's the same situation as a foreign national in the United States. OK, no one understands a word that was said there, Dave, but they do understand that Justice Kavanaugh, sorry, Justice Gorsuch was giving the ACLU kind of a hard time suggesting there's wiggle room in the case law for him to find a way to vote for Trump. That's right. And Mike Davis should be proud, I'm sure, because that's his guy, Justice Gorsuch. And it looks like he could go either way on this. I'm sure Mike is beaming. But it's interesting. I'm going to try to distill it down because it is confusing. But here, in plain language, Justice Gray wrote both the Elk and the Wong Kim Ark of Pittenance. So it's interesting that they're quoting him back to him, like, how do you distinguish these two opinions? And the key is that in the Elk case, the 1898 case, Justice Gray was dealing with a Native American who owed immediate allegiance to a sovereign tribe. And so that's different. And that's, I think, the distinction between Elk, Wilkins, and Wong Kim Ark. So in other words, in Elk, because you're dealing with a Native American who owes allegiance to a sovereign …”
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Justice Gorsuch's remarks hint at a potential ruling against Trump's birthright citizenship stance, raising concerns among supporters. He suggests that the historical cases of Elk and Wong Kim Ark could influence the decision, particularly regarding allegiance issues. The discussion highlights the complexities of citizenship rights in the context of immigration law.
“… final four in the second year. Not bad. By the way, that was in. Oh, one other thing. Sorry to interrupt. Indiana made the fateful decision to keep Mike Woodson at the behest of some interested alums, including Quinn Buckner, instead of getting rid of him when they could have brought Dusty May home. And they didn't. And he goes again. He goes to a Big Ten rival. Yeah, that was number one. That was a great year to be the number one guy to try to hire. Let's just throw that part out there. The names that you throw out all looking for coaches or potentially looking for coaches at the same time. …”
“An elite eight in the first year, final four in the second year. Not bad. By the way, that was in. Oh, one other thing. Sorry to interrupt. Indiana made the fateful decision to keep Mike Woodson at the behest of some interested alums, including Quinn Buckner, instead of getting rid of him when they could have brought Dusty May home. And they didn't. And he goes again. He goes to a Big Ten rival. Yeah, that was number one. That was a great year to be the number one guy to try to hire. Let's just throw that part out there. The names that you throw out all looking for coaches or potentially looking for coaches at the same time. Big win for that guy. You would also mention that earlier, the Big Ten or just the larger discussion of the Big Ten, because if we're talking 10 years ago, I think is even safe to say 15 is even safer. The Big Ten in both football and men's basketball. Big. name results not quite right it was it was but it was truly a quaint in a lot of ways a quaint …”
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Arizona basketball is shifting its focus from three-point shooting to mastering effective two-point plays, a strategy that could redefine their dominance. Coach Tommy Lloyd emphasizes that in today's game, physical superiority often leads to success, making this shift crucial for competing at the highest level. This approach could set Arizona apart in a league that's evolving rapidly.
“Mike different, bro. But he did catch some criticism. He said a couple of jokes about Nicki Minaj and then the homeless people. He's like, you know, I thought the homeless thing was so... They are bloated out of... Ain't nobody giving nobody no $500 to go stand no lot plush on him. He was joking, man. He was joking. I think he had a serious moment and I feel like, you know, a lot of people don't understand comedy is a lot of misdirection. Like, he …”
“Mike different, bro. But he did catch some criticism. He said a couple of jokes about Nicki Minaj and then the homeless people. He's like, you know, I thought the homeless thing was so... They are bloated out of... Ain't nobody giving nobody no $500 to go stand no lot plush on him. He was joking, man. He was joking. I think he had a serious moment and I feel like, you know, a lot of people don't understand comedy is a lot of misdirection. Like, he was setting you up thinking and he was going to go this way, and bam, he went that way. It was funny. Like, let it go and move on. Now, the Nicki Minaj thing, I... Listen to me. When he said it at the show, I laughed. Right. As a comedian, I saw the humor in it. But I also knew when he said it, I know how Nicky's the barbs. I know how they get out. …”
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Cancel culture is threatening comedians' ability to perform freely, as seen when comedian Mike faced backlash for jokes about Nicki Minaj and homelessness. Despite the criticism, the discussion reveals that true fans will continue to support their favorite artists regardless of controversy, highlighting the tension between comedy and societal expectations. This raises the question: should comedians apologize for their jokes, or is it time to stand firm against the tide of offense?
“… to somebody. It's a movie. I so want to see the Project I'll marry him. Oh, yeah, me too. Just getting the baby to the movies right now. I know. Mike gave it a five out of five. Great. You're going to love it. Movie Mike said, but I have to wait six, eight weeks or so. It'll be a long time, yeah. Really? Did you watch anything, Movie Mike? I watched a movie called Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice. Terrible movie title. Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice? Yeah. It's Vince Vaughn and James Marsden. They're in a love triangle, and there's a time machine. oh i was i was out at the beginning you …”
“Jana Kramer's in it. And it's based on a true story of this woman that was terribly gaslit by her husband. It's crazy that this story actually happened to somebody. It's a movie. I so want to see the Project I'll marry him. Oh, yeah, me too. Just getting the baby to the movies right now. I know. Mike gave it a five out of five. Great. You're going to love it. Movie Mike said, but I have to wait six, eight weeks or so. It'll be a long time, yeah. Really? Did you watch anything, Movie Mike? I watched a movie called Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice. Terrible movie title. Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice? Yeah. It's Vince Vaughn and James Marsden. They're in a love triangle, and there's a time machine. oh i was i was out at the beginning you say time machine it's kind of like a generic action movie and they're like how can we make this movie better let's throw it a time machine that works uh did you like it it's pretty good i give it 3.5 out of 5 time machines lunchbox you watch anything no i didn't watch anything just a lot of basketball that's good basketball morgan yeah i also watched …”
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In a hilarious critique of a movie titled 'Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice,' the hosts can't help but laugh at the absurdity of its premise—a love triangle featuring a time machine! With one host giving it a surprisingly low rating of two and a half clones, the banter about the movie's ridiculousness and the confusion over its title makes for a comedic gem.
“… our story is about, but also Mallory McMorrow and Haley Stevens, the other candidates in that race. And it's a competitive race to face Republican Mike Rogers in what is considered one of the key toss up races. And the Free Beacons Alana Goodman obtained an audio recording of El Sayed discussing with his campaign team where to position himself on the death of the Ayatollah just as the war in Iran was beginning and telling his campaign team that he did not want to take a position on the matter because, quote, there are a lot of people in Dearborn who are sad. That's the first part. And then he …”
“… international flavor. Perhaps you would like to inform us all of all of that. Well, it centers on the Democratic primary in the Michigan Senate race, which is a very tight three way race between the left wing candidate Abdul El-Sayed. And that's who our story is about, but also Mallory McMorrow and Haley Stevens, the other candidates in that race. And it's a competitive race to face Republican Mike Rogers in what is considered one of the key toss up races. And the Free Beacons Alana Goodman obtained an audio recording of El Sayed discussing with his campaign team where to position himself on the death of the Ayatollah just as the war in Iran was beginning and telling his campaign team that he did not want to take a position on the matter because, quote, there are a lot of people in Dearborn who are sad. That's the first part. And then he goes on to say that if reporters did press him to take a position, He would simply change the subject to Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Quote, I'm just going to go straight to pedophilia, frankly. I'll just be like, pedophile president decides that he doesn't like the front page news, so he decides to take us into another war. …”
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Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate in Michigan's tight Democratic Senate primary, is avoiding a stance on the Ayatollah's death, citing concerns for the Dearborn community. Instead, he plans to deflect questions by bringing up Donald Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. This strategy reflects the radicalism within the Democratic base and could significantly impact the election's outcome.
“That's crazy. Follow-up question on how you and Mike communicate, though. How does that go down? Is it Mike like, hey, I was thinking this, or you going, hey, Mike, I need a second opinion on this. Let's talk about it. No. we had the interview. We were both kind of blown away. Cain was talking about it so openly. And Cain said, I've never talked about this. It happens. Mike had a conversation with somebody else close to us. And that somebody else said, hey, you're good. You're not going to like, …”
“That's crazy. Follow-up question on how you and Mike communicate, though. How does that go down? Is it Mike like, hey, I was thinking this, or you going, hey, Mike, I need a second opinion on this. Let's talk about it. No. we had the interview. We were both kind of blown away. Cain was talking about it so openly. And Cain said, I've never talked about this. It happens. Mike had a conversation with somebody else close to us. And that somebody else said, hey, you're good. You're not going to like, you didn't do anything wrong. But this person is known to be litigious. That's scary. And again, a lawsuit itself for the sake of a lawsuit is not going to threaten me because I have the money to hire a lawyer and have lawyers to fight it. It sucks to have to pay it, but I'm not going to be bullied. But it was just for – it just didn't feel like it …”
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In this hilarious segment, Bobby shares a wild story about being served papers by a cab driver named Eddie Garcia, who mistakenly thought he was involved in a hit-and-run. The absurdity of the situation, combined with Bobby's comedic timing and the banter with Eddie, makes for a laugh-out-loud moment that highlights the ridiculousness of legal threats in the music industry.
“… you a fake plan and got you to vote for Stephanie? But I really thought that you would come in and say, hey, Christian, you know what? You took out Mike. That's it. Stephanie, Ozzie, let's go. This guy is not trustworthy. So I really thought that you would have gone for Christian at this vote. How did you decide to work with Christian again? Well, I did try that. So I exhausted all the options. I tried to work with Ozzy and Stephanie. I tried to really capitalize on the fact that like Ozzy was so scorned. and I'm like, Ozzy, you cannot trust those guys. Like, you know what I mean? Like, I …”
“How did you go from that to ultimately making the decision to then work with Christian on a vote where he actually was selling you a fake plan and got you to vote for Stephanie? But I really thought that you would come in and say, hey, Christian, you know what? You took out Mike. That's it. Stephanie, Ozzie, let's go. This guy is not trustworthy. So I really thought that you would have gone for Christian at this vote. How did you decide to work with Christian again? Well, I did try that. So I exhausted all the options. I tried to work with Ozzy and Stephanie. I tried to really capitalize on the fact that like Ozzy was so scorned. and I'm like, Ozzy, you cannot trust those guys. Like, you know what I mean? Like, I forgave Ozzy for voting for me. I was like, you didn't know, you're fine. I was like, let's get Christian out. Like, that was what I was trying to do the next day. We did not see it, unfortunately. But that was plan A. There didn't seem to be a ton of legs with that. Ozzy has, Ozzy is, he's, he is an honest guy, I feel. And so it was easy for me to read …”
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In Survivor 50, a shocking betrayal unfolds as Christian convinces a player to vote out Mike, leading to unexpected alliances. Despite initial plans to target Christian, the player finds herself swayed by Emily's emotional manipulation, revealing the intricate dynamics of trust in the game. This moment highlights the complexity of strategy and loyalty in reality TV.
“Yeah, and I think you're probably right that she just felt a comfort level with Christian. You know, they probably said like, well, Mike was coming from for Emily. Emily's my number one ally. It's not about you, Angelina. Like I wanted to break up the David versus Goliath three. This is great for us now. We're both like freed from the shadow of Mike White. And, and, um, you know, here in this group where like, she has been against Stephanie or Stephanie's been against her and, you know, she doesn't necessarily have anything with Ozzy. And also remember Angelina and Emily had …”
“Yeah, and I think you're probably right that she just felt a comfort level with Christian. You know, they probably said like, well, Mike was coming from for Emily. Emily's my number one ally. It's not about you, Angelina. Like I wanted to break up the David versus Goliath three. This is great for us now. We're both like freed from the shadow of Mike White. And, and, um, you know, here in this group where like, she has been against Stephanie or Stephanie's been against her and, you know, she doesn't necessarily have anything with Ozzy. And also remember Angelina and Emily had this like bonding moment right at the merge, right? Where like they were like hugging and weeping and, you know, suddenly like Emily had found her true alliance. And, you know, last episode, Angelina voted against Emily. But like maybe there's still that sense of like maybe Emily comes back to her and is like, hey, this time let's really do it. You …”
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Emily's gameplay in Survivor 50 is surprisingly effective, as she builds alliances and strengthens her position despite being perceived as a threat. Her relationship with Christian serves as a 'nerd shield,' allowing her to maneuver strategically while maintaining connections with other players like Ozzy. This dynamic showcases how her actions, often misunderstood, have consistently improved her standing in the game.
“Christian says, hey, I'll do whatever you want to do. then Mike goes back and tells Angelina they're saying your name along with Christian. And I think if Christian says, hey, you know, I got to stick with the numbers. Does Mike White ultimately come for him at the next vote to say that, hey, Christian, you stabbed us in the back? I don't know. Not if he tells Mike. Yeah, I don't think so. My read was that Mike White was open to the idea of voting Angelina if it came to that. Right. Like, I don't want to do …”
“Christian says, hey, I'll do whatever you want to do. then Mike goes back and tells Angelina they're saying your name along with Christian. And I think if Christian says, hey, you know, I got to stick with the numbers. Does Mike White ultimately come for him at the next vote to say that, hey, Christian, you stabbed us in the back? I don't know. Not if he tells Mike. Yeah, I don't think so. My read was that Mike White was open to the idea of voting Angelina if it came to that. Right. Like, I don't want to do it. I'm going to fight for Angelina. But if Christian looks me in the eye and says, Mike, we're doing Angelina tonight. I think Mike would have jumped on board and wouldn't have necessarily had hard feelings for Christian. So it, there was a world where he could have gotten out rather clean from the, at vote. And I mean, we can, we have to talk …”
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Ozzy's approach in Survivor 50 raises eyebrows as he believes that voting out Angelina will secure his position as Mike White's top ally. However, this strategy lacks subtlety and risks alienating White, who may feel betrayed by Ozzy's move. The dynamics of their pre-existing relationship add complexity to Ozzy's decision-making, showcasing the intricate social game at play.
“… somebody to help. I want somebody that sees the numbers, worries about them just as much as I do, and puts an action plan together with... With me. Mike? I failed her in that aspect. I agree with her. Keep going. I can't excuse myself with the whole idea of like, oh, I work with numbers on an everyday basis and therefore I don't want. No, this is our life that we're talking about here. And not just ours, our son's life. So I hear you. What do you think of these numbers when you see them? I want to vomit. Why? Because it's a presentation of the runway we have. And if we're a plane, we're about …”
“… Oh, so what are we doing here? I can definitely cut costs. It's just very difficult. if I don't have my teammate on the same page with me. The happy wife, happy life guy? Yes. Okay. So tell them. Tell them what you want. I want a teammate. I want somebody to help. I want somebody that sees the numbers, worries about them just as much as I do, and puts an action plan together with... With me. Mike? I failed her in that aspect. I agree with her. Keep going. I can't excuse myself with the whole idea of like, oh, I work with numbers on an everyday basis and therefore I don't want. No, this is our life that we're talking about here. And not just ours, our son's life. So I hear you. What do you think of these numbers when you see them? I want to vomit. Why? Because it's a presentation of the runway we have. And if we're a plane, we're about to crash. Yes. We don't have enough time to take off. And what do you feel when you look at those numbers? Right now, if you looked at my heart rate, I'm feeling pretty fast. Yeah. Tell me what's going on. What are you feeling? Like something needs to change, like yesterday. Are you feeling alarmed, worried, embarrassed? Embarrassed. Disappointed in …”
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Mike and Lina finally confront the shocking reality of their debt, revealing they owe over $750,000—seven times what they initially thought. As Mike grapples with feelings of embarrassment and disappointment, he acknowledges the urgency for change, realizing their financial situation is far more dire than he ever admitted. This moment of clarity marks a turning point for the couple as they seek to become teammates in their financial journey.
“… to pick that up one of these days. I got to clean Micah's makeshift bedroom out and turn that into my office. Oh, does he know that? No, but I mean, Mike doesn't stay here anyways. He doesn't anymore? I think he stays in there. When was the last time Mike stayed here? He stays in Fargo. Are you talking about at the farm or here? At the farm. I think he stays there more than you would think. It's probably been a couple months since I've showed up at the farm, like 9 10 o'clock and mike never stays there for some context we have like four different offices over at our farm shop and one of them …”
“… someone pulls in a muddy truck and then it gets dirty. And like it just everything around here is messy. And I I feel like there's so much more just random stuff everywhere. Shit everywhere, including your stuff out of Jack's office. Yeah, I got to pick that up one of these days. I got to clean Micah's makeshift bedroom out and turn that into my office. Oh, does he know that? No, but I mean, Mike doesn't stay here anyways. He doesn't anymore? I think he stays in there. When was the last time Mike stayed here? He stays in Fargo. Are you talking about at the farm or here? At the farm. I think he stays there more than you would think. It's probably been a couple months since I've showed up at the farm, like 9 10 o'clock and mike never stays there for some context we have like four different offices over at our farm shop and one of them just got converted into like a bunk room so there's two bunk beds in it or there's one bunk bed two beds in it i thought he stayed there he used to a lot more but since the wedding not not much anymore he's gotta go the old dog's gotta go home yeah yeah that'd be a good spot for you though ken that's where i'm planning on i just gotta take the …”
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After a messy mishap in the kitchen, a group of friends finds humor in their chaotic cleaning routine. The discussion reveals their struggle with maintaining cleanliness in shared spaces, leading to a surprising plan to convert a bunk room into an office. Amidst the laughter, they contemplate how to balance organization with their unpredictable living situation.
“… boy already? We're not going to talk about tall. Frame. We're talking about weight. His frame is actually creating a fullback. For real, it might be Mike Alston. Mike Alston is probably my favorite football player. Could he be the last fullback? The game is going to change so much. I don't know if he'll reach the height. He could bring back the fullback. fucking cincinnatus charlie boy republicus republicus could be the final fullback damn he a unit yeah he fucking stout bro He got a dome dude He got a Jones build Oh wow Oh my God He's a hardy boy. That's a guy who punches metal for fun. He's …”
“… be fat in three weeks. I'll hurt my shoulder. Is this not the best he's looked in a while? I'll hurt my shoulder. I don't really pay attention. I don't see him enough. You should see Spade's son is jacked. He's an enormous dude. How tall is this boy already? We're not going to talk about tall. Frame. We're talking about weight. His frame is actually creating a fullback. For real, it might be Mike Alston. Mike Alston is probably my favorite football player. Could he be the last fullback? The game is going to change so much. I don't know if he'll reach the height. He could bring back the fullback. fucking cincinnatus charlie boy republicus republicus could be the final fullback damn he a unit yeah he fucking stout bro He got a dome dude He got a Jones build Oh wow Oh my God He's a hardy boy. That's a guy who punches metal for fun. He's holding his arms down. His arms are opening up.”
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In a hilarious exchange, the guys discuss the absurdity of modern fitness supplements and the potential return of the fullback in football, led by a 'unit' of a player. The banter about one player's impressive build and the quirky comparisons to historical figures keep the laughs rolling, especially when they joke about him being the last of his kind. It's a perfect blend of sports analysis and comedy that makes you chuckle.
“… this episode. As President George Bush so eloquently said, strategery. Strategery. Yep. So Christian decides to make this big move to vote out Mike, which he only needs, you know, a couple votes. And I love that he's like, we don't tell Ozzy because Ozzy's gunning for a White Lotus cameo, which I love. That was so good And it kind of true because Ozzy does know Mike Mike said that they hung out in L as friends And Ozzy said I want to be Mike number one So Christian is exactly right, which I then love that Emily, who just cannot keep her mouth shut. Oh, my God. I couldn't believe that. I …”
“… screwed up here and and you know and all comes back actually to him wanting to support angelina as a friend knowing she wasn't that good of a player so it all goes back to a a strategic misstep, you know, that he made halfway, you know, halfway through this episode. As President George Bush so eloquently said, strategery. Strategery. Yep. So Christian decides to make this big move to vote out Mike, which he only needs, you know, a couple votes. And I love that he's like, we don't tell Ozzy because Ozzy's gunning for a White Lotus cameo, which I love. That was so good And it kind of true because Ozzy does know Mike Mike said that they hung out in L as friends And Ozzy said I want to be Mike number one So Christian is exactly right, which I then love that Emily, who just cannot keep her mouth shut. Oh, my God. I couldn't believe that. I couldn't believe it either. It's like just don't say anything. I know. How hard is it to just not say something? It ultimately does work in their favor, though. I mean, knowing how the episode actually ended, I'm like, that's good because Ozzy can't be really pissed at Emily anymore. You know what I mean? No, but you can't ever tell her anything …”
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In a pivotal moment on Survivor 50, Christian makes a bold decision to vote out Mike, revealing the complexities of trust and strategy in the game. Despite his good intentions towards Angelina, Christian's miscalculation could cost him dearly, especially as Emily's loose lips threaten to expose their plan to Ozzy. This segment highlights the tension and unpredictability of alliances in reality TV.
“… It's despicable. And look, I think there also is a good chance that Tucker Carson and I will get looked at by the FBI with more scrutiny than Mike Huckabee will for that. now look I don't know if Huckabee cleared that I don't know what the gain was there but you know Pollard was a spy against the United States of America and whatever a deal was cut and he got in that he ended up going back to Israel but in my opinion as an intelligence officer and a veteran and as an American there's no reason why our ambassador are the president's representative in Israel should be meeting with him what …”
“It's despicable. It's despicable. And look, I think there also is a good chance that Tucker Carson and I will get looked at by the FBI with more scrutiny than Mike Huckabee will for that. now look I don't know if Huckabee cleared that I don't know what the gain was there but you know Pollard was a spy against the United States of America and whatever a deal was cut and he got in that he ended up going back to Israel but in my opinion as an intelligence officer and a veteran and as an American there's no reason why our ambassador are the president's representative in Israel should be meeting with him what do you think of so first of all I mean again I'm trying of tap dance here. But for me, how do you do that and not get fired? I just don't get it. How do you do that, not get fired, you get defended by the White House, by the president, his most recent interview with Tucker Carlson. I mean, I'm curious for your view. I mean, maybe it is genuine …”
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Joe Kent, a former Trump administration official, reveals his decision not to pursue a future in politics despite speculation. He emphasizes his fulfillment in serving his country through military service rather than seeking political office, stating he has no desire to run again after two unsuccessful congressional campaigns. This candid admission sheds light on the pressures and realities of political aspirations.
“… Danny G. Let's start in New Mexico with Alan. What up, Alan? I just wanted to, you guys halfway stole my, stole what I was going to say, but it's Mike Tyson with Tyson Chicken. That's good, yeah. Hey, it's Mike Tyson. I love chicken strips. It's a different Tyson, but I still love it. Hey, it's Mike Tyson. Don't confuse me with Tyson's Chicken, but I still love it. That's so funny, dude. Yeah, or even Tyson Fury. How about Tyson Fury, right? Yeah. It should happen. All right, let's go to Sactown. Sacramento, Steve. Yo, what up, Steve? Hey, guys. The biggest missed one of all time was …”
“We'll take a few phone calls and start playing some games, giving away some prizes. Who do we got? Danny G. Let's start in New Mexico with Alan. What up, Alan? I just wanted to, you guys halfway stole my, stole what I was going to say, but it's Mike Tyson with Tyson Chicken. That's good, yeah. Hey, it's Mike Tyson. I love chicken strips. It's a different Tyson, but I still love it. Hey, it's Mike Tyson. Don't confuse me with Tyson's Chicken, but I still love it. That's so funny, dude. Yeah, or even Tyson Fury. How about Tyson Fury, right? Yeah. It should happen. All right, let's go to Sactown. Sacramento, Steve. Yo, what up, Steve? Hey, guys. The biggest missed one of all time was Rice-A-Roni. Back in the 80s, Rice-A-Roni was extremely popular, and their slogan was Rice-A-Roni, the San Francisco treat. There was a player who caught the ball in San Francisco called Jerry Rice. Man, it was made in heaven. Yeah. Yeah, why are you talking to me like I'm Bruce Pearl? I know who Jerry Rice is. I'm a 49ers fan. Lifetime supply of …”
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Imagine Mike Tyson endorsing Tyson Chicken or Jerry Rice promoting Rice-A-Roni! In this lively segment, listeners share their hilarious ideas for sports endorsements that never happened, highlighting the missed opportunities in branding. From Tyson's chicken love to Rice-A-Roni's perfect pairing with a 49ers legend, these ideas spark laughter and nostalgia.
“… credit for this. You get no credit for leaking and stabbing a commander in chief in the back and undermining our military. Isn't that right, General Mike Flynn? Isn't that right, General Flynn? Your dumbass son posts what he posts. comes to the defense of this guy? Are you going to do that too, General? Seriously? What a disgrace that would be. Those of us who have supported the General over the years, look, people change. They just do. People change. Sometimes it's inexplicable, sometimes it's not. This guy can't. People are sending me, I have press releases he released in support of Israel, …”
“… more face time than she ever got. She's a fraud. They're all frauds. Think about it. Just think about it. And so, of course, Kent. they're going to tell you about all his service in the military, which is laudatory. You should get a great deal of credit for this. You get no credit for leaking and stabbing a commander in chief in the back and undermining our military. Isn't that right, General Mike Flynn? Isn't that right, General Flynn? Your dumbass son posts what he posts. comes to the defense of this guy? Are you going to do that too, General? Seriously? What a disgrace that would be. Those of us who have supported the General over the years, look, people change. They just do. People change. Sometimes it's inexplicable, sometimes it's not. This guy can't. People are sending me, I have press releases he released in support of Israel, that Israel and the United States are bound by democracy from 2022, Mr. Producer. In three years' time, he's turned into a Tucker Carlson. He's turned into a bigot. In three years' time. I don't know what happened. I don't care what happened. When you serve a president of the United States and you are in a senior, senior position and intelligence is …”
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Joe Kent, a former deputy at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, is criticized for leaking information that undermines the military and the President. This segment discusses the implications of his actions, how they are perceived by politicians and media, and the broader impact on national security. The debate around Kent highlights the tension between loyalty and dissent within the intelligence community.
“stirrups today the fact that i'm wearing full-on uniform in the studio brings up that question but first let's take a phone call and then mike's words of wisdom all right you know it's too much with baseball stuff gear and equipment i know where you're going but let me tell you if you coach little kids those memes are right where it's like two thousand dollars worth of bats two hits or like every kid kids can't slide or they don't even know how to slide headfirst yet but they all have these like ice cream sundae looking sliding gloves and gear and yo everyone's got those little …”
“stirrups today the fact that i'm wearing full-on uniform in the studio brings up that question but first let's take a phone call and then mike's words of wisdom all right you know it's too much with baseball stuff gear and equipment i know where you're going but let me tell you if you coach little kids those memes are right where it's like two thousand dollars worth of bats two hits or like every kid kids can't slide or they don't even know how to slide headfirst yet but they all have these like ice cream sundae looking sliding gloves and gear and yo everyone's got those little baseball necklaces dick sporting goods man dick sporting goods the real winners but you know what it's even more than that sam it's like specialty shops that sell high-end stuff like i was telling you all the all the bats remember when you were a kid you had two easton bats in the little league dugout man those rubber handles the big barrel easton and …”
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Parents are spending thousands on youth sports gear, yet kids often struggle with basic skills. From $500 bats to flashy sliding gloves, the absurdity of modern youth sports equipment is highlighted. This reflects a shift in priorities, making you wonder if the fun of the game has been lost in the expense.
“… because he's 6'2", 6'3". Like, you can go out there and go, I can shoot that shot. You can't be 7'5". So, you know, they had the campaign to be like Mike. Well, nobody could be like Mike. But we would like to be like Mike. We can be like Steph Curry in our mind. We can't be like Wimby. Yeah, Paul. Maybe Wimby Nama changes your game because you have to play defense completely differently on him. Your offense you can take normal jumpers And I was looking at how he finishing the season In the month of March he up to 27 points per game He up to 12 rebounds He's up to four blocks.”
“… who are that tall, build, could run, and they had great touch. This is different. This is unique. Now, you know, we talk about people changing the game. Steph Curry changed the game more than any other player in history. Well, you can be Steph Curry because he's 6'2", 6'3". Like, you can go out there and go, I can shoot that shot. You can't be 7'5". So, you know, they had the campaign to be like Mike. Well, nobody could be like Mike. But we would like to be like Mike. We can be like Steph Curry in our mind. We can't be like Wimby. Yeah, Paul. Maybe Wimby Nama changes your game because you have to play defense completely differently on him. Your offense you can take normal jumpers And I was looking at how he finishing the season In the month of March he up to 27 points per game He up to 12 rebounds He's up to four blocks.”
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Victor Wembanyama is revolutionizing basketball with his unique skill set, making defenders rethink their strategies. At 7'5
“… J Trump clip I ever seen He'd be dead by June. And it's like you can actually hear the crowd there groan, audibly groan, while Donald Trump and Mike Johnson are laughing for some reason. I have no idea why Donald Trump chuckles, Mike Johnson chuckles long. And again, like the whole crowd in the very beginning going, oh, like like that is so gross, so disgusting. He'd be dead by June. I mean, that is truly like one of the craziest Trump clips ever. And the ability for people to understand leadership, like I feel like we're all going to have to take like we should be a requirement that after …”
“… mentioned in the course of the conversation, you know how to get my doctors involved and they did And within a number of hours they took him to Walter Reed emergency surgery The man has a new lease on life I mean that is the most ridiculous Donald J Trump clip I ever seen He'd be dead by June. And it's like you can actually hear the crowd there groan, audibly groan, while Donald Trump and Mike Johnson are laughing for some reason. I have no idea why Donald Trump chuckles, Mike Johnson chuckles long. And again, like the whole crowd in the very beginning going, oh, like like that is so gross, so disgusting. He'd be dead by June. I mean, that is truly like one of the craziest Trump clips ever. And the ability for people to understand leadership, like I feel like we're all going to have to take like we should be a requirement that after this is over, after this Trump period is over, because I do believe we'll get through it. Every American should be required to take a class on what are leadership skills, because this is so indicative of Donald J. Trump is somebody who obviously has none of those. But it's like lately Americans don't care. It is absolutely unbelievable. Also, …”
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Donald Trump's erratic behavior and false claims highlight a lack of leadership skills and raise serious concerns about his mental fitness.
Donald Trump's claims about speaking with former presidents are likely false, highlighting his pattern of outrageous and consistent lying.
“Yes, I'm very happy for Mike. I know a lot of people may not know about the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame, but it's in the Maple Leafs practice facility. and so the people who are in there they get legitimate visibility i actually and i have a thing i like small halls of fame like in smaller places i like walking into them like in san jose when i go to see sharks games they have like a san jose sports hall of fame and i always liked looking at like some of the people like …”
“Yes, I'm very happy for Mike. I know a lot of people may not know about the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame, but it's in the Maple Leafs practice facility. and so the people who are in there they get legitimate visibility i actually and i have a thing i like small halls of fame like in smaller places i like walking into them like in san jose when i go to see sharks games they have like a san jose sports hall of fame and i always liked looking at like some of the people like you've never heard of right like where the Jets practice facility is, they have like the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. And there's a whole bunch of people in there that are probably very big names in Manitoba, but I have no idea who they are. And I love reading about people like that. Yeah, really nice. And they had a great display there. And Mike …”
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Mike's induction into the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame is a significant milestone, showcasing local athletes' achievements at the Maple Leafs practice facility. The Hall of Fame highlights lesser-known sports figures, which adds depth to the sports community. Mike's recognition is not just personal; it connects him to the legacy of local sports history.
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