Journalistic Integrity

Robert gives his take on week 1 of college football- are we sure about Coach O?... UGA over Clemson... tough weekend for ACC... OSU defense shaky...Bama looks amazing (1:00-16:10).  Next, Robert gives his favorite +900 future bet (NFL Coach of the Year), desperate QB's who need to have a big year, Big 3 picks + thousand dollar picks! (16:10-35:00)

Robert opens with two over/under team win totals for a pair of ACC teams.  Then, Jake Crain, host of the JBoy Show, joins the show to preview the SEC headed into week 1 of the college football season.  Robert and Jake discuss Nick Saban and Alabama's new look offense led by the highly-touted QB Bryce Young.  Next, Jake talks Georgia and JT Daniels and why he thinks they can take down 'bama in the SEC Championship.  Later, can LSU rebound after lackluster season last year?  Which of the 4 new SEC head coaches will fair the best and team win total over/unders + UGA v Clemson talk... and more !

Robert discusses Jake Paul's split-decision victory of Tyron Woodley (2:55-12:15).  Next, Robert talks about the history of Nebraska football and their inclination to fire coaches too early and the lasting impact of those decisions. (12:15-21:30)

(2:20-6:20) Water Cooler Segment- NHL ads jersey patch advertisements, Fanatics strikes licensing deal w/ NFL to take over Panini as the sports cards manufacturer + a surprising NFC East team has the 5th lowest odds to win the SuperBowl.  (6:20-15:20)  Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley Fight.  Jake is more calculated than you it seems, gradually increasing difficulty of opponent but still fighting non-boxers significantly shorter than him.  Jake is one of if not the biggest draw in boxing right now and Woodley will be his toughest test.  (15:20-20:45)  QB battles nearing an end.  Jameis clear QB1 in NO, T. Lawrence struggles as O-line cant block + Andy Dalton inexplicably named week 1 starter over Justin Fields.  (20:45-23:50) Debut of "Where Twitter was Wrong" segment... and sports media/twitter is stuck in 2015 and massively overrates Cam Newton who had the worst year throwing the ball of all the starting QB's last year.

(1-4:30) FIRST EVER Water Cooler Segment- data from first month of NIL deals, Cabrera hits #500, Orioles losing at historic rate + why Saban's massive contract is a bargain.  (4:30-45:00)  FS1's Darnell Smith joins the show to discuss how he went from college football player to working in sales to appearing on one of the biggest sports tv shows in the span of a few years.  Darnell tells the story of his first time on tv and his overall experience being on t.v.  Darnell discusses his time around Lil Wayne and what type of sports fan he is (a big one).  Next, Robert and Darnell discuss a variety of NFL topics including: Carson Wentz injury and the Colts, new taunting penalty, rookie QB's, bold predictions... and more!  They wrap up with a cereal draft.

ESPN's play by play announcer Dan Shulman joins the show to talk about: broadcasting games off-site, calling the Watford buzzer beater in the 2011 Indiana v Kentucky game and the pressure of nailing big calls, G-League Ignite/Overtime as competitors to college basketball, UVA hoops, rise of Canadian stars in the NBA, Field of Dreams game, Toronto Blue Jays season, how to fix baseball... and more!

(1:20-27:50)-  Robert discusses 3 sports media stories.  First, Robert discusses the ratings decline for the Olympics and what NBC could have done to increase viewership.  Next, Louisville tells athletes to cease NIL dealings with Barstool and the potential fallout.  Lastly, Barstool is rumored to be in discussion with the MLB in acquiring live rights, gambling broadcasts and the state of the gambling industry and competition between FanDuel DraftKings and Penn National Gaming.   (27:50-34:45)- Summer league thoughts and why the new Lakers' roster will work. (34:45-38:00) 3 Fantasy Sleepers that will win you your league.

Robert and Lauren break down the last episode of the Bachelorette.  Topics include: has there ever been a more obvious final pick, how long will Blake and Katie last, Katie's intense sit down with Greg, Katie's popularity trending downwards, Katie seemingly reading bullet points off the internet, bachelor in paradise update... and more !

Robert and Lauren discuss last night's dramatic Bachelorette episode including; Greg and Katie drama... where did it start?.. what went wrong for the clear favorite.. who's to blame?...chances Greg comes back?... Greg acting?... Justin's parents a no-show... is there any chance Blake doesn't win now... and more !