Level the Playing Field

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Today we begin by discussing an absolutely psychotic move some lady pulled in an airport. Then we move into Sean Payton just obliterating the old Broncos coaching regime. Jim Irsay might be senile based on the way he is acting during this Jonathan Taylor situation. Canada's bounced back in the World Cup with a strong game against Ireland before losing to Australia and getting bounced from the tournament. Also John admits he forgot someones name. The Mets firesale. Blue Jays bolster their roster. Tim Anderson played a stupid game, and won a stupid prize. Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz. We then discuss which sport or athlete gets celebrated the most for doing the least, and vice versa, which team or athlete gets the most shit when things don't go according to plan.

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We start the pod reminiscing about things that we used to be good at, that now as old geezers doesn't go the way we want it to. Pat Mahomes says Kirk Cousins is the most underrated QB in the NFL, and Cousins thinks that distinction belongs to Jimmy G, who is the crazy one here? Nyheim Hines gets hit by a JETSKI!! and it costs him his season. Jordan Addison makes his case for taking part in the Indy 500. Women's World Cup of Soccer is currently taking place, with extra coverage and attention, doing great things for growing women's soccer. Would you be able to turn down 1.1 billion dollar for anything? 'Cause Killian Mbappe might. The Madden rankings have been released, can we take their ratings seriously? And what other ratings or stats do we just blindly follow that don't really make any sense?

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John, or as he makes me call him off air, Twinkle Toes, is back from vacation. Brittney Spears gets slapped by Spurs security. Is Corey Dillon a Hall of Famer? Jason Kelce talks about all the players being suspended for gambling. Damar Hamlin presents the Bills training staff with the Pat Tillman award for service at the ESPY's. Asante Samuel says Bill Belichek is overrated. He had us fooled, we were all worried, but feel better, because LeBron James is coming back for his 21st season. Why the hell doesn't DeMar DeRozan tie his god damn shoes? Would you want to watch a Legends Home Run Derby? Saquon Barkley and the Giants don't come to terms on a long-term contract, what does this say about the running back position and how it's valued in the NFL?

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We start the podcast talking about some drama that has arisen over the weekend over rule changes in the fantasy league. We then pivot to talking about the ESPN layoffs and what could be next for those who were laid off. We react to the flurry of activity and tons of money thrown around in the first few days of NBA free agency. James Harden opts in just so he can demand a trade. Dame Lillard also demands a trade out of Portland with his eyes on Miami. The Blue Jays at the All-star break. Dad on John's street is embarking on a month without wife or kids, wtf. 

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Dave triggers John with a story about a hungry bird. Working downtown has it's pro's and con's. NBA player movement has started and has begun with a couple big moves. NBA draft was this past week, Wembanyama goes first overall, drama around the second pick, and the Raptors took Gradey Dick. Steve Kerr's sons name has become a popular topic of conversation. Michael Jordan sells his share of the Hornets, but there's an interesting story as to how we got here. 2023 Gibson League keeper rankings were released. Is running back the worst position in football? Happy Gilmore commits to play golf at Ball State. What matchups would we like to see, but never will?

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Is Father's Day a bad deal for dads? Beal gets traded to the Suns. Ja Morant suspended 25 games. LeBron is a sensitive baby. Karl Anthony Towns is delusions, or psychotic, or both. What's going to happen with Stephon Diggs and the Bills? The Jays should not be considering firing John Schneider. Several of Canada's top soccer players drop out of the Gold Cup. What will the Raptors look like moving forward? What would we like to see them do?

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Dave begins the podcast by taking a victory lap about, for the moment, being right about Jose Berrios reverting back to the pitcher he had been before last year. We then discuss Alek Manoah get demoted to hopefully regain his form. Jacob DeGrom gets Tommy John surgery. The Raptors hired their next head coach. Chris Paul gets waived by the Suns. Zion Williamson has a very interesting home life. Who cares about this years Stanley Cup finals? Not me. Messi turned down $1.3 billions from the Saudi's to play in Miami. The Oakland Athletics fans hold a reverse boycott. The Saudi's bought golf.

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John starts the pod with more Bell drama, but this time because of his stuck up neighbours, and not the company. Dave's son hides his keys and thinks it's hilarious. The Heat hold off the Celtics and make it back to the NBA Finals, as a big Kyle Lowry fan, will John be cheering FOR Kyle Lowry, or AGAINST Udonis Haslem? The Sixers downgrade from a Doc to a Nurse (John said it before ESPN did). Bob Myers steps down as President and GM of the Warriors. Could Jimmy Garrapollo never end up playing a game for the Vegas Raiders? Empty Oakland stadium causes problems with pitch-com. Connor McGregor says he's going to fight 3-4 times a year going forward. Chris Bassitt pitches a gem while risking missing the birth of his second child. Which movie franchises or athletes need to hurry up and go away already because they are so damn annoying.

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John starts the podcast off by complaining about incompetent co-workers, and Dave gives an update about his apprentice that needs his dads help to do everything. Then we discuss: Doc Rivers is fired, should Embiid be wearing the bulk of the blame for their failures? Boston goes down 3-0, then storms back with force game 7. Becky Hammond and the Las Vegas Aces get in trouble for circumventing the salary cap. Leafs GM mess. Joel Quenneville is seeking re-instatement to the NHL. The Arizona Cardinals have released De'Andre Hopkins. EPL player suspended for betting on his own team to lose. RIP Rusty, you were a good boy.

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John needs to get some shit about his most recent customer service encounter off his chest, so we start with a little therapy session for that. Then we discuss if JJ Redick is the right man to lead the Toronto Raptors. Ja Morant is the dumbest human on the planet. The 76ers is a team full of losers and all they are good at and will ever be good at is losing and crying about it. No matter the sport, Toronto and Montreal fans hate each other, proven by the recent incidents at a Toronto FC game. This is the worst NHL conference final participants I've ever seen. Mookie Betts is afraid of ghosts.