The Heating Up Podcast

Knicks’ New Coach, LeBron Swings a Club, and the Tour de France is Back!


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This week on Heating Up, Sasha and Sara hold down the fort while Mike’s away and still bring the 🔥. From the NBA to international soccer to the open roads of France, it’s another whirlwind episode full of takes, laughs, and unexpected turns.

🏀 The Knicks made a coaching hire, but does it inspire confidence… or more anxiety? Fans remain divided.

🏌️‍♂️ Meanwhile, LeBron James is trying his hand at golf — and whether he’s any good or not, it’s must-watch content.

⚾ The Yankees continue their slow-motion collapse, and the crew isn’t holding back on what needs to change in the Bronx.

🚴 The Tour de France is underway, and Lance Armstrong is somehow back in the conversation. Is it redemption or regression?

⚽ Over in the Gold Cup, the US Men’s National Team crashes out to Mexico in disappointing fashion, once again leaving fans with questions about the program’s future.

🎯 As always, the episode wraps with Heat Check betting picks for the week — because even in a quiet sports month, there’s always something to ride with.

🧠 CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction to the Heating Up Podcast

03:28 – NBA Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics

06:04 – LeBron James Takes Up Golf

10:46 – MLB Struggles: Yankees’ Performance

12:29 – Tour de France Update and Insights

14:44 – Rivalries and Personalities in Cycling

17:40 – The Impact of Lance Armstrong on Cycling

22:38 – US Soccer’s Struggles and Future Prospects

28:26 – Upcoming Sports Events and Betting Insights

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS

The Knicks’ coaching hire is polarizing, with fans split on its long-term impact.

LeBron playing golf is pure entertainment — for better or worse.The Yankees are having a brutal season, and the issues are deeper than the box score.

The Tour de France remains one of the most grueling and iconic sporting events.

Lance Armstrong’s reappearance raises questions — again.US Soccer’s Gold Cup loss to Mexico highlights ongoing inconsistency.

The betting segment adds strategic insight for sports fans all summer long.

The tone stays funny, conversational, and packed with genuine takes.

🔊 SOUND BITES “Mike is not here this week.”

“LeBron is golfing now.”

“We always keep it a good time.”

“The Yankees might actually be broken.”

“This Tour is 2200 miles — and it’s insane.”

“Lance Armstrong… we’re talking about him again?!”

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The Heating Up PodcastBy Sara, Sasha and Mike