In this Six Trophies All-Star Oscar special, Shea & Jason hand out little golden men for mid-season achievements in Acting, Directing, Costume Design, Visual Effects and more. Will two-time MVP Nikola Jokic take home the coveted Best Actor trophy – or is an upset brewing? Do the top-seed Boston Celtics have what it takes to win Best Picture? What about the battle for Best Original Song? Will any of this make sense? Tune in to find out.

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I just want people to laugh, have a good time, and forget how shitty the world is for 45-minutes every Wednesday, “says Shea Serrano, co-host SIX TROPHIES, Apple Podcasts’ Spotlight show for February 2024. 
 Serrano is joined by Jason Concepcion to talk the latest week in the NBA and pop culture to award six trophies to players, games, and culture-making moments. Like “The Step Brothers Catalina Wine Mixer” Trophy for the matchup they’re most excited about. Or “The Liam Neeson ‘I Have a Very Particular Set of Skills’ Trophy given to an aging player who proves they still got it. 
 Serrano and Concepcion are not only friends who share a love for basketball, but are also writers, taste makers and media creatives. “One of the benefits of working with Jason,” says Serrano, “is that I always feel confident that he’s going to do something incredible. Every episode is going to be good and funny and smart because he’s on it.” To put it in basketball terms, “it’s how I imagine it felt walking out onto the court with Tim Duncan. You always knew you had a genuine shot to win because that guy was on your team,” says Serrano. The duo hope listeners walk away wanting to share an idea or joke from the show, that ends up getting a big laugh from friends.

Sports

Shea and Jason salute Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards for eking out a Game 4 win against Luka, Kyrie and the Mavs, Boston’s return to the finals, and NBA legend (and Grateful Dead superfan) Bill Walton, who passed away on Memorial Day. Plus, the guys get into the Pacers’ streak of late-game meltdowns, Luka absolutely roasting Rudy Gobert on the perimeter, and all the big storylines heading into the finals. And SPOILER ALERT: Shea and Jason review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

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Minnesota Stops the Bleeding, Boston’s Back in the Finals & RIP Bill Walton | 34

Shea and Jason break down Jayson Tatum and Celtics’ OT win over the Pacers in Game 1, congratulate Minnesota and Dallas for breaking through to the Western Conference Finals, and say goodbye to Jason’s beloved Knicks. Later, Batman villain Bane joins the show to scold Draymond Green for talking trash and bouncing. Plus, the guys dive into Mike Malone’s message to reporters after the Nuggets’ Game 7 loss, and encourage Caitlin Clark to take Dori’s advice and “just keep swimming.”

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Boston Hangs On, The Wolves Take Out The Champs & No More “Stupid-Ass” Questions | 33

Shea and Jason salute Nikola Jokic and Jalen Brunson for a pair of big time Game 5’s to put the Nuggets and Knicks up 3-2, SGA’s latest addition to his highlight reel in the Thunder’s Game 4 win in Dallas, the Atlanta Hawks for proving the tankers wrong, and opening night of the most anticipated WNBA season yet. Plus, the guys ponder where Kyrie Irving’s game went, Luka’s incessant whining, and Shaq’s suspicious hate for Jokic’s third MVP trophy.

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The Joker Takes Over, All-Time SGA, Luka Can’t Stop Crying & Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Debut | 32

Shea and Jason hand out trophies to Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves organization for ripping the heart out of the Denver Nuggets on their home floor, Obi Toppin’s revenge between-the-legs slam in the Pacers’ Game 1 loss at MSG, and Pat Riley "abandoning" Jimmy Butler and Co. in Miami. Plus, the guys grow tired of Patrick Beverley’s clowning, pray for the future of Inside the NBA, look ahead to an enticing OKC-Mavs matchup, and celebrate Wemby's big ROY win.

Go buy Shea’s new book about Hollywood’s real hero, and human being, Ryan Gosling!

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Nuggets Get Bullied, Obi’s Disrespectful Dunk & Wemby Wins ROY | 31

Shea and Jason salute superstars Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Nikola Jokic and Joel Emdiid for showing up BIG when it matters most, and get excited for this week’s onslaught of first round elimination games. Plus, the guys dissect Darvin Ham and the Lakers' tough first round exit, Tom Thibodeau’s tight rotations in New York, and the NBA changing of the guards. Meanwhile, with the Suns superteam looking expired after getting swept by the Wolves, is Devin Booker headed for Jason’s precious Knicks in the offseason?

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