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The show discovers that Jessica's boyfriend Lee has wide feet, Stu's X account was hacked in the stupidest way possible, and Taylor wants to rework Billy's wardrobe despite him being difficult. Later, the crew wonders whatever happened to the "Cuban Pilot" bit and if first class to Hawaii is worth it after finding out Dan Orlovsky flew his whole family to the island paradise in coach.

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On this week’s Share & Tell, Mina Kimes and Dan Le Batard join us to discuss DOGE cutting — and being shamed into restoring — USAID support for starving children, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders and his suddenly tumbling draft stock, and the increasingly explicit love affair between a woman and her ChatGPT. Plus: cuckqueans, Deion’s Family Playbook, and why you should NEVER. STOP. POSTING.

Further content:

Trump assault on USAID

She Is in Love With ChatGPT

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Could Hunter Green win the Cy Young? This week on “Underdogs,” Peter and Jordan are giving you early MLB long shot bets you should put your money on now. Plus, NCAA Men’s Basketball dark horses to watch as we head into championship week.

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Today’s word of the day is ’truth’ as in Justin Turner as in Seattle Mariners as in MLB as in owners as in spending. Turner was on the Mariners last season. And he has some things to say about the Mariners offseason spending… or lack of it. (11:35) I have an update or correction on the MASN deal between the Orioles and Nationals. (17:11) WBD prez David Zaslav says the company never needed the NBA. He said they have NASCAR and CFP games and soccer games and more! (32:40) Review: La La Land. (37:00) Saquon Barkley record-setting contract. Maxx Crosby record-setting contract. NFL players are getting paid big money. Markets are getting reset. What does it all mean? (46:05) NPPOD. (47:40) Sportswashing is over. It worked. The Saudis have done it. TKO announced a deal with the Saudis to create a boxing league. Dana White will be the face of it. Congrats.

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The world is in desperate need of a vibes transfusion. And so we asked Kevin Wildes — co-host of FS1's "First Things First” and professional counterbalance to Nick Wright — for something even bigger than Jordan vs. LeBron. Ol' K.W. has assembled nothing short of a master list of 71 (!) things that are, in fact, cool. And PTFO's official Cool Committee debates the door policy at a club where anyone, in theory, can be a member... whether you have whale bodyguards or not.

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The Mavericks season from hell added another chapter this week with Kyrie Irving suffering a torn ACL. Kyrie's season is done, putting him at the front of the list of injuries up and down the Mavs' roster-- plus Anthony Davis might be done for the year, and oh yeah, Luka Doncic plays for the Lakers. Amin and Izzy ask if there's any precedent for an implosion of this scale, and see if they can find a reason for optimism in the Mavericks future. Also, Amin and Izzy do a blind ranker with some of these new nicknames that are popping up everywhere, and Prop-a-Slot is back!

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Today’s word of the day is ’grasping’ as in ESPN as in MLB as in TV rights as in leaks. What is going on? MLB will have to find a new network for its broadcasts with ESPN opting out. Is ESPN going to find a way to still get games? Did MLB leak the reported offer that ESPN gave them that was a slap in the face? (13:03) It’s time to talk about the Athletics again. Now the team will begin to take deposits for season tickets in Vegas. How fun! Well, where is the stadium? (22:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why teams still get public financing. (34:20) Review: Paradise. (37:50) NPPOD (40:10) The Dallas Mavericks are down bad. No Luka. Everyone hates Nico. Anthony Davis hurt. Increased ticket prices. And now Kyrie Irving is out for the season. (48:00) UNC and Belichick are no longer doing Hard Knocks. Why? The NFL is mad. And his girlfriend is reportedly too involved. Hmm.

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Kevin Durant's time with the Phoenix Suns may be coming to an end, as reports suggest the team could trade him this offseason if they don't make a deep playoff run. We break down potential trade destinations, including the Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies. Plus, the Philadelphia 76ers suffer a major blow with Joel Embiid being sidelined for the season—what does this mean for Daryl Morey’s future in Philly? We also dive into the red-hot Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James' historic play at age 40, and the Raptors-Knicks lawsuit that could change NBA team relations. To wrap up, we spotlight this week's must-watch games, including Lakers vs. Celtics and Thunder vs. Nuggets.

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Today’s word of the day is ’50,000’ as in points as in basketball as in LeBron James as in Lakers as in Cavaliers as in Heat. That’s right, LeBron James is about to have 50,000 career points. No one else is close. He is 40. Unreal. (11:40) Another PR nightmare for the Mavericks. Here we go again. This time its ticket price increases! (21:02) NPPOD. (22:25) MSG Network is in some trouble. Bankruptcy could be on the horizon. Why is this happening and what could it mean? (34:30) Review: The Gorge. (38:00) The MASN fight is over! Orioles and Nationals have reached a settlement. Never thought the day would come! (45:30) The Houston Dynamo did something so pathetic it hurts. It offered fans a complimentary ticket because Messi didn’t play. What?

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The best documentary filmmaker in America spent nearly five years of his life making a nine-hour masterpiece for Netflix. Which has now, officially, been cancelled. In his first sit-down interview about "The Book of Prince," director Ezra Edelman seeks catharsis — if not closure — in the battle for the truth and control over the life story of one of the biggest control freaks ever. Prince was a shape-shifter who lived and died as a mystery. So why won't his estate lift the veil? And when it comes to celebrities, what does "public interest" really mean?

Previously on PTFO:

Pablo and Wesley Morris Watched the Prince Doc You're Not Allowed to See

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qi6x3QF-v8

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