Le Batard & Friends Network

Anthony Edwards made waves by dismissing the idea of being the NBA’s next face, instead pointing to Victor Wembanyama. Amin and Izzy break down LeBron James’ response and what it truly means to carry that responsibility. With Edwards leading the league in technical fouls, is he actually shaping up to be the NBA’s next great heel, following in the footsteps of Charles Barkley and Allen Iverson? Plus, the duo plays Hot Streak before wrapping up with the O(ddball)scars, handing out awards for the best (and worst) performances in the NBA’s never-ending drama.

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Today’s word of the day is ’fat, lazy ass’ as in baseball as in Pete Rose as in Donald Trump as in Rob Manfred. That’s right, President Trump is going to pardon Pete Rose. Okay? For? Who knows! But he wants Rose to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Sure? What is happening here? (13:12) Spring Training updates! We are two weeks away from the first regular season games! Ohtani homered. (19:00) What a weekend I had. I spent some time with Saquon Barkley over the weekend and he’s one of the nicest athletes of all time! We spoke about the Deebo Samuel trade to the Commanders! Go all-in with a rookie QB! (28:50) Oscars recap time! (37:18) Hard Knocks is headed to college! Bill Belichick and North Carolina are the new targets because no NFL team wants to do it! (42:40) Matthew Stafford is going back to the Rams. He’s not a Raider. He’s not a Giant. So now who are the Giants going to after? Aaron Rodgers!? (47:00) NPPOD

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It’s the Oscars Postgame Reaction Show with David Samson and Adnan Virk!

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Today’s word of the day is ’Ides of March’ as in March as in Spring Training as in MLB as in baseball as in here we go. Injuries? Debuts? Caution? Precautions? What is the front office looking at? New arm angles and new batting stances! (13:50) We have a bunch of players trying out new positions. Jasson Dominguez. Alex Bregman. Jose Altuve. When does a team nix that change? (19:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about PENN Entertainment and ESPN Bet and Draftkings and FanDuel. What do they want to know? (29:09) NPPOD. (34:28) Review: Oscar Ballot. (39:23) Travis Kelce is back. Year 13. Everyone thought the Chiefs would win the Super Bowl and he’d ride off into the sunset. Didn’t win. Didn’t happen. (43:21) We have some rule changes coming to the NFL. Good bye, chain gang! We’ve got technology!

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Chris Cote tries to figure out a way to sell his wife's feet pictures on Only Fans without having to promote it. The crew discusses the horrors of moving and what a pain furniture delivery can be. And Mike Fuentes shares his meet up with pop star Becky G and if telling someone they smell good is a compliment that could land in a weird spot with a stranger.

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Billy, Mikey A and Fuentes discuss the NFLPA report cards that came out this week and why they make Billy want to strive for the Dolphins to be worse. How do some teams rate so bad in certain categories. Billy and Mikey have conversation about names and how we wind up stuck with the ones are given. Billy has major FOMO because of one story in the football world. Plus, a quick edition of More Mikely.

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It is the greatest individual performance in basketball history: Sixty-three years ago this weekend, a larger-than-life superhero conjured the supernatural. Why do so many people — including a player on the court — now think it was fake news? Our quest for irrefutable proof (and poetry) unpacks boxes that you won't find in the Hall of Fame: The recordings from author Gary Pomerantz, who spoke to 56 people in attendance and on the court. The tapes, which we unearthed from a rare-book library, a basement closet and a vault in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Plus: the last Warrior left standing to check the facts — and shake a fist at the naysayers.

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Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really a "free throw merchant," or is he just great at drawing contact? We dive into the debate around SGA, James Harden, Joel Embiid, Jalen Brunson, and other NBA stars who thrive at the line. Amin and Izzy break down what makes a player a foul merchant, why some fans hate it, and whether it’s actually a skill. Plus, Amin and Izzy close the show by filling in a "Player Grid," ranking great, mid, and bad players based on how much we love and hate to watch them play. 

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Is Bill Belichick's girlfriend a Marvel superhero AND his momager? Why is Elon Musk lying about being a world-class gamer? And would you hire Dr. David Schlong? Plus: TMJ, POE2, foggin' it up, goin' all the way in, pre-mirror narcissism... and Chad Ochocinco's three-inch penis.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quS-Ubn1tKA

Elon Musk rose to the top of video game charts. Now he has confessed to cheating. (Drew Harwell)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/01/29/elon-musk-video-games-diablo-path-exile/

The Musklash (Max Read)

https://maxread.substack.com/p/the-musklash

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https://nypost.com/2025/02/04/lifestyle/what-is-labia-puffing-the-latest-nsfw-cosmetic-filler-trend/

Chins Are In (Brock Colyar)

https://www.vulture.com/article/hollywood-leading-men-plastic-surgery-chins-jawlines.html

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Listen to "Sorry for Your Loss" by Michael Cruz Kayne

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