Brother from Another

Michael Holley and Michael Smith reminisce on the past 4 years of Brother From Another; looking back at iconic moments, meaningful conversations and reflections on their journey to now. We also take a trip down memory lane with a compilation of the best moments of BFA. Thank you for your support through the laughs, tears, and honest discussions.

00:00 – Michael Holley and Michael Smith reflect on the past 4 years of Brother From Another

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32:30 – Looking back at the best moments from BFA

Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill react to the Dallas Mavericks win over Boston Celtics to force a game 5. They discuss what Celtics need to do to close out series, Marc J Spears stops by to share his insight on the Will Dawkins 2023 racial profiling incident at Saks Fifth Avenue and discussing Charles Barkley’s decision to retire from TV. 

00:00 - Analysis of the Dallas Mavericks win over Boston Celtics plus what Celtics need to do to close out series?

25:00 - Marc J Spears stops by to share his insight on the Will Dawkins 2023 raci...

Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill react to the Boston Celtics going up 3-0 over the Dallas Mavericks. They discuss Luka’s faults at the end of Game 3, the Celtics’ recipe for success, and they remember Jerry West. 

0:00       Luka not a top 3 NBA player

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18:59    Celtics keys to success

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30:31    Brady Patriots Hall of Fame

32:37    BFA Watch Party

37:40    Joe Mazzulla race and religion

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43:20    Remembering Jerry West

Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill break down the Boston Celtics going up 2-0 over the Dallas Mavericks and Boston’s poor history with race. Natalie joins the show to discuss whether Jaylen Brown is the best player on the Celtics and Caitlin Clark being left off the Olympic roster.

0:00      Celtics up 2-0

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17:30    Joe Mazzulla dodges race conversation

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34:38    Jaylen Brown, Celtics best player?

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54:53    Caitlin Clark not chosen for Olympic roster

Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill discuss the Lakers interest in UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley, they preview the NBA Finals, the coaching matchup between Joe Mazulla and Jason Kidd, and WNBA fans still learning about the physicality of the WNBA.

0:00       Dan Hurley being targeted by Lakers

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20:19    Mavericks vs Celtics preview

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30:27    Jason Kidd vs Joe Mazulla

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39:35    Geno Auriemma: Caitlin Clark being “targeted”

Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Mavericks and the Celtics. Natalie joins the show to discuss Pat McAfee calling Caitlin Clark a “white b****,” the idea that WNBA players are jealous of Clark, and Chennedy Carter’s foul on Caitlin Clark possibly being overblown by the media.

0:00    Mavericks vs Celtics – NBA Finals preview

24:11    Pat McAfee’s Clark comments 

30:28    WNBA, Clark jealousy?

40:47    Media coverage of Caitlin Clark

Michael Holley and Mike Smith react to the Timberwolves staying alive against the Mavericks, Kyrie and Luka’s struggles to close out game 4, Anthony Edwards’ heroics, and Timberwolves improvements that need to be made.

0:00       Ant and KAT carry T-Wolves

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12:34    Can T-Wolves make it a 7-game series?

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22:01    Are the Timberwolves ready for a Finals run?

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32:10    Did Timberwolves gain experience they need?

Michael Holley and Mike Smith discuss the Celtics sweeping the Pacers, the Timberwolves chances of making a comeback from being down 3-0 to the Mavericks, Kyrie’s rank among best scorers of all-time, Luka and Kyrie’s rank among best backcourts of all-time, and remembering Bill Walton.

0:00     Pacers come up short

18:15    Jrue Holiday impact

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25:13    Celtics roster construction

30:07    Celtics’ good fortune

37:27    Tatum and Brown cement themselves

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44:10    T-Wolves chances to come back from 3-0

56:26    Kyrie and Luka – Best backcourt ever?

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1:32:43  Remembering

Michael Holley, Mike Smith and Vincent Goodwill analyze the NBA Conference Semifinals, and look forward to the Conference Finals matchups including Mavericks vs Timberwolves and Pacers vs Celtics.

0:00     Timberwolves win sooner than expected

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14:33    NBA Parity is thriving

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21:18    Nuggets choked?

28:39    Mavs chances to make Finals

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38:13    Pacers look to upset Celtics

41:56    Celtics different than years past?

Michael Holley and Mike Smith react to a historic set of NBA game 7’s including the Timberwolves’ 20-point comeback over the Nuggets and the Pacers tremendous shooting night against the depleted Knicks. They discuss the Celtics’ expectations heading into the ECF, Kyrie’s new era with the Mavericks, NBA Finals predictions, Bronny James’ draft stock, and the WNBA investigation into the Las Vegas Aces’ sponsorship.

0:00       Timberwolves shock Nuggets

32:53    Pacers rout Knicks

55:23    Mavs advance to WCF

1:09:44  Bronny James draft stock

1:21:00  WNBA investigates Aces

Michael Holley and Terrika Foster-Brasby discuss the Thunder looking as young as they are, Luka Doncic leading the Mavericks, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s WNBA debuts, A’ja Wilson’s dominance and shoe deal with Nike, possibility of Knicks vs Celtics in ECF, Nikola Jokic giving Nuggets commanding 3-2 lead over Minnesota, and Bronny James neglecting nepotism.

0:00      Mavs vs Thunder

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14:32    Clark struggles in debut

26:16    A’ja Wilson puts on a show

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35:06    Celtics vs Knicks?

45:50    Jokic’s greatness carries Nuggets

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53:13    Bronny James d

Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill discuss the Thunder’s display of heart in their win over Dallas, the shorthanded Knicks attempt to compete against the Pacers, Nikola Jokic’s place in history, Donovan Mitchell’s future, JJ Redick being on the shortlist for the Lakers’ head coach position, and Jared Goff’s new contract in Detroit.

0:00     Mavericks vs OKC Thunder 

13:43    Knicks vs Pacers

18:19    Jalen Brunson a superstar?

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27:43    Nikola Jokic place in history

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40:52    Donovan Mitchell’s future

46:32    Lebron, JJ Redick, Lakers

54:17    Suns hire Mike Budenh...

Michael Holley and Terrika Foster-Brasby discuss Rashee Rice’s legal trouble, the WNBA finally using charter flights soon after Caitlin Clark is seen in an airport with security, Greg Doyel being barred from covering Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, the Timberwolves going up 2-0 over the Nuggets, Jamal Murray receiving a $100K fine for throwing a heating pad on the court, Rudy Gobert winning his 4th DPOY, Pacers vs Knicks, and Pat Riley’s comments on Jimmy Butler.

0:00       Rashee Rice alleged assault

5:36       WNBA charter planes

13:00    Angel Reese, Sky stream draw over 2 million views

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Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill discuss the Knicks’ desire for a championship in New York, Knicks vs Pacers, Timberwolves vs Nuggets, Anthony Edwards’ arrival as a postseason superstar, Jimmy Butler’s trash talk, LeBron James’ instability with coaches, and Tom Brady’s roast.

0:00       Knicks vs Pacers preview

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10:01    Timberwolves shock Nuggets

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24:15    Jimmy Butler rant

35:55    Lakers fire Darvin Ham; Lebron coach killer?

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55:13    Tom Brady roast

Michael Holley and Michael Smith discuss the Knicks sending the 76ers home in Game 6, the Pacers keeping up with the Knicks after eliminating the Bucks, and if the Buck’s defeat is reasonable with their stars on the bench. Also, they weigh-in on if the root to the Sixers’ problem Joel Embiid and Pat Beverley’s Game 6 controversies is. They react to Keon Coleman’s hilarious presser interviews, the Steelers potentially using Justin Fields as a kick returner, and the Falcons’ decision to draft Michael Penix, Jr.

00:00               Knicks eliminate Sixers: Jalen Brunson, Joel Embiid

19:45               Pac...

Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill discuss Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves sweeping Kevin Durant and the Suns, the Knicks taking over the 76ers’ arena, the Bucks are trending toward elimination, the Commanders having a great draft, the Giants’ QB situation, and Candace Parker retiring. 

0:00       Intro

2:19       T-Wolves sweep Suns

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22:15    Knicks take over Philly

32:47    Are the Bucks done?

34:02    Clippers tie series with Mavs

37:06    Bucks downfall

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38:53    Commanders draft review

42:53    Giants don’t draft QB

45:13    How good is this QB class?

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48:42    NFL Dr...

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 Falcons

19:12    Caleb Williams set up for success

27:52    Belichick on Drake Maye

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36:19    Joe Alt to Chargers

38:13    Jus...

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

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30:10    Luka shuts down Clippers

40:42    Jaden McDaniels 

45:26    Pacers win at Bucks

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49:24    NBA Officiating

56:36    Knicks 2nd best team in East?

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59:49    Drake Maye landing spots

1:14:41  Re...

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 draft

6:57       B...

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

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31:09    Hair talk

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37:58    Giannis injury and legacy

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53:50    Michigan Fo

0:00       Revisiting Andrew Luck retirement

10:58    Tom Brady teases return

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23:03    Nuggets lose out on 1-seed

30:01    OKC 1st in the West

31:39    Lakers, Warriors, 76ers teams to watch in Play-In

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37:45    Dawn Staley and SC underlooked?

49:12    Importance of this WNBA draft

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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 Bellichick

6:00       Eagles-Packers in Brazil

10:23    Caleb Williams lack of adversity

21:46    Drake Maye criticism

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24:21    Lamar Jackson input on receivers

27:59    Micah Parsons wearing thin in Dallas

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36:19    Iowa vs South C...

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 tourney

14:59    Caitlin Clark story yet to be written

29:15    South Carolina dynasty denies Clark a championship

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35:26    UConn controversial Offensive foul

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 Falcons

11:26    Sam Darnold may start with Vikings

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17:02    J.J. McCarthy draft stock

25:46    Bears draft debate str...

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

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17:06  Washington Post article on Mulkey

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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

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23:58    Bill Belichick writing a book?

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32:01    Jets good offseason

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37:00    DJ Burns Jr., Zach Edey and Men’s Final Four

46:06    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

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5:53    NBA gambling scandal

14:19    Lakers chances in the West

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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

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19:17    Family Dogs

23:32    Sirianni on thin ice

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30:52    NFL Brazil game on Peacock

35:18    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

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28:30    Ohtani betting scandal

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51:22      Deion, Shedeur, Travis Hunter NFL draft

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1:11:36   Jim Harbaugh: J.J. McCarthy best QB in draft

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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 QB

9:05    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 Offseason

8:55       Patriots Offseason

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13:31    Caleb Williams Pro Day

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27:33    Marvin Harrison Jr. skipping Pro Day

37:23    J.J. McCarthy draft stock

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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 Steelers

07:31    Kenny Pickett ran away?

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10:58    Justin Fields vs Russell Wilson

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42:37    Caleb Williams not a lock at No. 1?

55:18    Malcolm Butler, Bill Belichick beef

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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

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26:20    Derrick Henry, Patrick Queen shake up AFC North

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42:54    Texans & Falcons acquire huge upgrades

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47:58    Darnold to Vikings

49:02    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       Intro

1:30       Saquon, Jacobs, Pollard on the move 

11:33    Tee Higgins trade request

18:43    Kirk Cousins to Falcons

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27:33    2021 QB d...

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 

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34:17    Kirk Cousins

40:58    Micah Parsons

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51:51    Zion, Ja dunk contest

58:31    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 Mortensen

12:14    Caleb Williams

26:21    Fixing NFL Combine 

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29:57  ...

Michael Holley and Mike Smith discuss the Bears’ looming decision with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft and what to do with Justin Fields. Holley and Smith react to Russell Wilson saying he wants to win 2 Super Bowls over the next 5 years, the possibility of the Vikings trading Justin Jefferson and Mecole Hardman criticism of the New York Jets. 

0:00       Intro

2:17       Justin Fields next team

29:35    Russell Wilson wants more Super Bowls

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45:20    Should Vikings trade Justin Jefferson?

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56:52    Chiefs franchise tag Sneed

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1:03:45  Mecole...

Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss Cam Newton’s brawl, Eric Bieniemy leaving the NFL for UCLA, EA Sports College Football 25, Nikola Jokic’s excellence, Victor Wembanyama’s potential to be the face of the NBA, and if the Celtics can finally win a championship this season.

0:00       Cam Newton Brawl

10:09    Eric Bieniemy takes OC job at UCLA

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17:14    EA Sports CFB pays $600 to players

28:21    Court Storming coming to an end?

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35:10    Nikola Jokic – Best passer in the NBA?

43:59    Wemby the next face of the NBA?

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47:54...

Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss Justin Fields unfollowing the Bears and what team he should play for if the Bears decide to move on from him. Holley and Smith revisit Holley’s correct prediction that Steve Wilks would be fired by the 49ers, and they analyze the impact of denying Black coaches from good coaching opportunities. Vincent Goodwill joins the show to talk about George Karl and Carmelo Anthony’s beef, how to fix the All-Star game, and finding a new face of the NBA after LeBron James and Stephen Curry retire. 

0:00       Justin Fields unfollows Bears

27:19 ...

Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss the NBA All-Star Game, if it should be accepted for what it is, ways it can be improved. Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu’s 3-point contest stole the show so how can we see more NBA/WNBA collabs? Holley and Smith react to LeBron saying he may not want a farewell tour. 

0:00       NBA All-Star game takeaways / Damian Lillard, Tyrese Haliburton

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28:30    Steph vs Sabrina 3-point contest

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34:49    Dunk Contest should be reimagined

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48:31    LeBron James farewell tour?