Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports wagering expert and "Big Noon Kickoff" contributor Chris Fallica. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including Lee Corso's retirement announcement, Corso's headgear picks on "College GameDay," "Big Noon Kickoff" challenging "GameDay," and more.

-:44: Reaction to Lee Corso retiring

-4:11: Working at “College GameDay” in 1996 for the first headgear

-5:56: Headgear becoming a staple of “GameDay”

-7:22: Should ESPN continue headgear segment

-8:33: Traveling with Corso

-12:32: Relationship with Corso

-16:02: Significant memories with Corso

-22:02: Going on-air at "GameDay"

-24:05: ESPN being receptive to having Chris on-air

-26:51: Comfort level being on-air

-29:11: Goal to get on-air?

-31:53: Interest in college football

-34:40: “Big Noon Kickoff” being a legit competitor to “College GameDay”

-38:32: Camaraderie of “Big Noon” compared to “GameDay”

-40:42: What happens when both shows are in the same place?

-46:12: Working with Pat McAfee

-49:19: Any resistance to having McAfee on “GameDay?”

-50:50: Has Fox maxed out on betting content?

-54:35: Finding ways to sprinkle gambling references before it was legal

-58:36: Anyone in college football push back on those references?

-1:00:05: Can betting content be interesting for non-bettors?

-1:01:27: Has transfer portal affected futures betting?

-1:05:41: NFL Draft QB’s

-1:07:16: Arch Manning #1 pick?

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Host Brandon Contes interviews co-founder and host of "Busted Open" on SiriusXM Dave LaGreca. As WrestleMania approaches, Brandon and Dave discuss a wide range of topics including the lack of build for the non-main event WrestleMania matches, Cody Rhodes being the "Face of WWE," John Cena being an effective heel, and more.

-:52: Dave’s Las Vegas schedule

-1:27: Being inducted to the International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame

-2:25: Envisioning HOF induction when “Busted Open” started?

-2:54: Getting into radio

-3:59: Dave’s brother Don in radio

-4:47: First role at SiriusXM

-5:03: Starting “Busted Open”

-6:21: Getting bosses to believe in a wrestling show

-7:15: Pro wrestling going mainstream

-8:02: “Busted Open” being the most popular sports show on SiriusXM

-9:32: Realizing when “Busted Open” became a hit?

-10:10: Has growth of “Busted Open” changed how Dave talks about pro wrestling?

-10:46: Divide between WWE and AEW fans?

-12:38: Is pro wrestling audience big enough to be split?

-13:41: Does WWE and AEW like the divide?

-14:21: Dave not considering himself as a journalist

-15:38: Interviewing a pro wrestler as the person or as the character

-16:59: Pro wrestling media scrums

-19:13: Dave Meltzer’s value to pro wrestling

-20:29: WrestleMania in terms of being the biggest event on the pro wrestling calendar

-21:40: Dave’s favorite WrestleMania

-22:35: What is this year’s WrestleMania build missing?

-23:43: Being surprised by John Cena’s heel turn

-24:25: How effective has Cena’s heel turn been?

-24:50: Importance of having Cody Rhodes as the good guy in making Cena an compelling heel

-25:38: What makes Rhodes compelling?

-26:33: WWE flourishing without Vince McMahon

-28:02: Any chance McMahon tries to come back to WWE?

-29:04: How should wrestling fans view McMahon?

-30:26: Would McMahon remain in pro wrestling in some form?

-31:08: A wrestler that Dave was most surprised to see their character get over?

-31:48: A wrestler that Dave thought would get over but didn’t?

-32:59: Pat McAfee and pro wrestling

-34:30: Joe Tessitore and WWE

-35:07: Nick Khan’s influence in WWE

-35:56: WWE getting away from PG

-36:40: How does this current era compare to the Attitude Era?

-39:10: Dave’s favorite era of wrestling?

-39:50: Who wins at WrestleMania? Cody Rhodes or John Cena?

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Host Brandon Contes interviews longtime "Around the Horn" host Tony Reali. With the end of the series coming in May, Brandon and Tony discuss a wide range of topics including hosting "Around the Horn," sticking around as "Stat Boy" on "Pardon the Interruption, reaching out to Jay Mariotti, and more.

-1:05: What will Tony miss most about “Around the Horn?”

-4:51: Response from fans on “Around the Horn’s” cancellation

-6:59: Was the show nearing an expiration point?

-9:17: Tony’s relationship with ESPN

-10:27: Tony’s contract status with ESPN

-15:38: Meeting Charles Barkley

-17:16: ESPN and “Inside the NBA”

-19:19: Consuming sports content growing up

-20:42: Getting hired for “Pardon the Interruption”

-22:38: Being on “PTI”

-23:51: Not viewing “PTI” as a stepping stone

-25:11: Getting to “Around the Horn”

-28:35: Feeling pressure?

-30:29: Getting rid of the nerves

-32:07: Building the show today

-34:08: “Around the Horn” giving a platform to journalists and young journalists

-36:37: Being able to remain exclusive to two shows at ESPN

-39:21: Being able to host “Around the Horn” without being bigger than the show

-41:23: Any regrets of not being bigger than “Around the Horn?”

-43:50: Why does “Around the Horn” have a communal feeling?

-47:01: Addressing serious topics and discussing personal life

-49:53: Most memorable days/moments on show?

-51:13: Staying at “PTI”

-55:22: Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon’s longevity

-58:31: Hearing from Max Kellerman and Jay Mariotti?

-1:01:18: Jay Mariotti

-1:04:55: What will final show look like?

-1:10:33: Will Tony take a break after “Around the Horn?”

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports MLB field reporter/The Athletic MLB insider Ken Rosenthal. With Opening Day upon us, Brandon and Ken discuss a wide range of topics including not liking the idea of the golden at-bat rule, not being retained at MLB Network and Ken's relationship with Rob Manfred, Shohei Ohtani being a star, and more.

-:43: Excitement for Opening Day

-1:17: First full-time season

-2:11: What Ken likes about covering baseball today

-3:17: Favorite rule change while covering baseball

-4:01: Golden at-bat rule

-6:02: Going from local to national

-8:59: Being comfortable on TV?

-10:00: Bowtie origins

-12:08: Interviewing someone in dugout during game

-13:21: Fan feedback from in-game interviews

-15:06: Does MLB do a good job promoting their stars?

-16:34: Does Shohei Ohtani embrace being the “Face of MLB?”

-18:22: Do the Dodgers want Ohtani to be more available to the media?

-18:50: Working with Joe Buck

-20:52: Importance of an MLB and ESPN relationship

-21:48: Working at MLB Network

-23:12: Fear that criticism about MLB or Rob Manfred would cost Ken his MLB Network job?

-24:13: Relationship with Rob Manfred

-24:52: Work on Astros cheating scandal

-26:06: Not realizing how big story would be at first

-27:01: Anyone tried to get story quashed?

-27:47: Story that had biggest impact to Ken’s career?

-28:46: Odds there will be a lockout in 2026?

-30:15: Is MLB headed for realignment?

-31:34: Potential 2025 MLB storyline that Ken is most excited for

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Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Brandon and Ian discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Rodgers seeking a new team, Mike Mularkey's admission of feeding Ian false information, Jordan Schultz confronting Ian at Starbucks, and more.

-:42: Knowing where Aaron Rodgers will go?

-1:53: Who’s holding it up?

-2:45: The fun of chasing a story like Rodgers’ free agency

-4:20: Reaching out to Rodgers directly?

-6:29: Is Rodgers’ inner circle tighter lipped than others?

-7:56: Tips coming from unexpected sources

-9:25: Hearing from Mike Mularkey?

-10:59: Navigating first day of free agency without X

-14:30: Relationship with Pat McAfee

-15:52: Adam Schefter and McAfee

-16:28: Paying attention to the reports of ESPN maybe buying NFL Network

-17:38: Could Ian do his job better as an independent than working for a large media company?

-19:23: Starbucks confrontation with Jordan Schultz

-23:03: Being “part of the story”

-26:07: Is the insider profession tough to break in?

-27:20: Is there frustration seeing outsiders occasionally breaking stories?

-29:21: Importance of giving appropriate credit

-32:57: Is there an expiration date as an insider?

-34:39: Juan Soto to the Mets

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Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports college basketball analyst and Hoops HQ co-founder Seth Davis. As March Madness approaches, Brandon and Seth discuss a wide range of topics including how expanding the tournament is a good thing, Charles Barkley's generosity, Caitlin Clark's TIME Magazine interview, and more.

-:50: What would today’s NCAA Tournament be like without X?

-2:09: Hoops HQ

-4:10: Motive behind launching Hoops HQ

-5:09: Welcoming added coverage in March

-6:38: Is NIL good for college basketball?

-8:30: Asking Charles Barkley if he would pay Auburn players pre-NIL

-11:13: Working with Barkley

-12:23: What does Barkley bring to the NCAA Tournament?

-14:16: Excitement level for the First Round

-16:44: Going from writing to TV

-20:04: Preferring TV or writing

-21:47: Most fulfilling book to write

-23:49: Working on any books now?

-24:19: Would Seth ever consider a career in politics?

-26:46: Following politics

-27:17: Caitlin Clark discourse

-30:05: College basketball continuing to benefit from Caitlin Clark

-31:23: Will a woman get a DI men’s basketball head coaching opportunity?

-33:57: Doug Gottlieb becoming a college basketball coach

-36:21: Rick Pitino at St. John’s

-37:45: Has Cooper Flagg lived up to the hype?

-38:52: Will and should the NCAA Tournament expand?

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Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein. As March Madness approaches, Brandon and Jon discuss a wide range of topics including how the First Four could be tweaked, Doug Gottlieb being a good friend, Cooper Flagg living up to the hype, and more.

-:46: Getting through March without coffee

-3:18: Best Italian restaurants in every college basketball town?

-4:28: Catchphrases

-12:00: Improving work-life balance

-14:35: Growing up a college basketball fan

-15:55: Breaking into radio

-20:59: Eventual career goal?

-24:13: Gaining respect of college basketball coaches

-25:42: Interviewing coaches

-27:52: Role Jon enjoys most?

-30:00: Growing confidence in giving opinions

-31:06: Breaking news story Jon had that most helped his career

-32:55: Getting scooped

-33:56: Strangest place Jon broke a story?

-36:08: Attending a wedding in March?

-37:40: Posting college basketball news during big political events

-38:53: What does Jon do in May?

-40:11: Finding out when NCAA Tournament was canceled due to COVID

-41:31: Doug Gottlieb being a head coach

-41:59: Will Gottlieb get a second season at Green Bay?

-45:00: Has John Calipari been hurt by NIL?

-46:54: NIL not ruining college basketball

-48:02: Cooper Flagg living up to the hype

-48:43: How far can St. John’s go?

-50:22: Will Rick Pitino retire at St. John’s?

-51:04: What’s a better Final Four? All No. 1 seeds or all low seeds?

-51:58: Right number of teams in the NCAA Tournament?

-52:58: What determines the quality of an Italian restaurant?

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Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of the "Throwbacks" podcast and the man who played Turtle in "Entourage," Jerry Ferrara. Brandon and Jerry discuss a wide range of topics including how the New York Knicks might fare this season, how Jerry and Matt Leinart got to hosting a podcast, Jerry's willingness to reboot "Entourage," and more.

-:43: What makes Jerry more nervous? Opening night of a movie premiere or Knicks-Pacers Game 7?

-1:52: First Knicks memory

-3:27: Expectations for this Knicks team

-10:51: What should the Giants do at quarterback?

-12:18: What should the Jets do at quarterback?

-14:24: Working with Matt Leinart

-17:07: Is chemistry instant or can it develop?

-18:16: Evolution of podcasting

-21:09: Format of “Throwbacks”

-22:10: WFAN

-23:25: Working with Evan Roberts

-24:40: How close did Jerry get to working at WFAN full-time?

-25:57: Was Jerry serious about taking the job?

-28:06: Giving up acting for WFAN?

-30:05: Chris Russo on “First Take”

-30:35: Jerry on “First Take”

-32:40: Sitting next to Aaron Rodgers in Celebrity Row at Knicks game

-33:50: How does Celebrity Row work?

-35:45: Being bumped off of Celebrity Row?

-36:36: Filming “Entourage” courtside

-38:22: Why did “Entourage” resonate with athletes?

-39:49: Getting into acting

-41:30: How Turtle developed on “Entourage”

-42:52: Weight loss

-47:02: Having a say in the Turtle character?

-47:56: “Entourage” cast remaining close

-48:50: “Entourage” reboot?

-51:11: Which actor or athlete cameo was most fun to work with?

-52:49: Star that was disappointing to work with?

-54:02: What’s most important when it comes to selecting an acting role?

-56:36: Role Jerry would most want to play?

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Host Brandon Contes interviews host of "The Sports Reporters," "Outside the Lines," and "E:60," Jeremy Schaap. Brandon and Jeremy discuss a wide range of topics including the evolution of "The Sports Reporters," Pat McAfee's interview approach when it comes to Aaron Rodgers, an in-depth discussion on Jeremy's 2000 live interview with Bob Knight, and more.

-:44: Stephen A. Smith’s presidential talk

-1:57: Sports media personality who would make a good president?

-5:17: Presidents Jeremy has interviewed

-7:42: Sports story that hasn’t been investigated enough?

-9:30: Time spent on an average “E:60” story

-13:38: Evolution of “E:60”

-15:54: “The Sports Reporters” revival

-18:58: Virtual dynamic

-21:36: Being on the old version of “The Sports Reporters”

-24:12: Did ESPN ever tell Jeremy not to cover a certain story due to the subject?

-28:51: Does sports media prioritize journalism enough?

-30:58: What sports content does Jeremy consume?

-33:03: How Pat McAfee/Aaron Rodgers discussions fit ESPN

-40:06: Stories Jeremy would have liked to do over?

-42:32: Being skeptical at the time

-43:25: Learning experiences

-45:47: Covering non-sports

-50:16: Thoughts of going back to news?

-51:45: Mourning father’s death while in public eye

-56:13: Bob Knight interview

-59:20: Jeremy’s internal reaction to the interview

-1:01:54: Surprise Knight would do the interview

-1:04:22: Preparing for a combative interview

-1:07:51: Interactions with Knight after

-1:10:00: Reaction to Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight

-1:11:54: Toughest interview in career

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Host Brandon Contes interviews two-time Daytona 500 winning crew chief and NASCAR on Fox analyst, Larry McReynolds. In the lead up to the Daytona 500 (Sunday, February 16 at 1:30 PM ET on Fox), Brandon and Larry discuss a wide range of topics including how Larry became a crew chief, winning the Daytona 500 with Dale Earnhardt, remembering Earnhardt's death and the way Mike Joy led the broadcast, and more.

-:49: Jalen Hurts winning Super Bowl

-1:32: Chiefs fatigue

-1:57: Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show reaction

-4:17: Super Bowl and Daytona 500

-6:25: 25 years at NASCAR on Fox

-7:09: Larry’s current position on broadcast

-8:41: Studio role compared to booth role

-10:51: Instant chemistry with Mike Joy and Darrell Waltrip

-12:15: Media aspirations?

-14:55: Workload between being a crew chief and being a broadcaster

-16:20: Comfort of speaking to camera

-17:50: Being “America’s Crew Chief”

-18:35: Larry’s racing origin story

-25:12: Becoming a crew chief

-30:53: Was Larry’s career trending to be a crew chief?

-31:29: Qualities needed to be a successful crew chief?

-32:43: Most meaningful win of Larry’s career as a crew chief?

-34:18: Becoming Dale Earnhardt’s crew chief

-37:24: Were changes made to get Dale over the hump to get 1998 Daytona 500 win?

-39:25: How much did Daytona 500 win mean to Earnhardt?

-40:36: Entering that 1998 race knowing Earnhardt had a great chance to win?

-42:16: How much can you celebrate winning Daytona with a race next week?

-43:38: Calling 2001 Daytona 500/Dale Earnhardt’s death

-47:48: Finding out Earnhardt died

-49:32: Kevin Harvick winning weeks after

-50:24: Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning at Daytona the first time back

-52:28: Best driver in NASCAR right now?

-53:48: Hélio Castroneves making his NASCAR debut in the Daytona 500

-54:47: NASCAR going international with a Cup points race in Mexico

-57:00: Relationship between Michael Jordan and NASCAR amid lawsuit

-59:54: Is NASCAR “missing out” on embracing Jordan due to the lawsuit?

-1:01:12: Larry’s Daytona 500 pick

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