Brother from Another

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By: Michael Holley and Michael Smith

Longtime friends and journalists Michael Holley and Michael Smith discuss the latest across sports, culture, entertainment, and politics.

BONUS - NFL vs NBA on Christmas; Media coverage of Women in March Madness
Today at 11:00 AM

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


NFL’s New Kickoff Rules; Sirianni on thin ice in Philly
#727
Yesterday at 5:41 PM

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


Mulkey WaPo rant; Ohtani betting scandal; Deion on skipping NFL teams
#726
Last Monday at 4:51 PM

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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BONUS- Justin Fields best running QB? Most influential players in NBA history
03/21/2024

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


Caleb Williams pro day; Harrison Jr., skips pro day
#725
03/20/2024

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


Justin Fields vs Russell Wilson; Caleb Williams not a lock to be No.1 pick?
#724
03/18/2024

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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Eagles, don’t get too hyped; Cowboys, don’t panic
#723
03/13/2024

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?


NFL Free Agency; Saquon, Jacobs, Russ and Cousins get signed
#722
03/11/2024

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...


Russell Wilson, worst trade ever? Micah Parsons mistreated by Cowboys?
#721
03/06/2024

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


NFL Combine takeaways; LeBron scores 40K; Caitlin Clark’s NCAA scoring record
#720
03/04/2024

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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