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Tom E. Curran talks with author Ryan Holiday. Ryan’s writing has gained major traction in the NFL, and his mind and motivational guidance has drawn the interest of Bill Belichick. They discuss his books, ‘The Obstacle Is The Way,' 'Ego Is The Enemy,’ and his latest book, ’Stillness Is The Key.'

2:00 -Tom E. Curran explains how Ryan Holiday’s writing has enmeshed himself into profession sports culture. 

6:00 - Ryan Holiday explains his first book ‘The obstacle is the Way” was read by Mike Lombardi and how it led to his writings catching the eye of those around the NFL. 

9:30 - Ryan Holiday explains why he modeled his book around Marcus Aurelius and the practices of stoicism. He also elaborates how stoicism r elates to the Patriots run they have had over this decade 

12:00 - How does the ‘Patriot way’ and mindset of the Patriots leaders continue to elevate their success while staying modest?

20:00 - How can Ryan Holiday’s books help with your mental health?

27:00 - Can staying off your phone and social media for designated times help mental health?

03:12: Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran to discuss their plans for Thanksgiving, and debate if having ham on the table is a common tradition.

07:06: Would the Patriots have dominated the Cowboys offense the way they did if there was good weather? And Tom asks Matt about Dak Prescott's decision to put gloves on in the middle of the game.

10:38: Matt discusses the challenges that the Texans offense pose for the Patriots defense that is unique to anything else they’ve seen this year.

18:58: How difficult is it to prepare for this Sunday's game with Thanksgiving coming up? Could the travel, plus the holiday cause a ripple effect into next week?

28:56: Tom admits that he never predicted the level of success Lamar Jackson is having in Baltimore, did Matt?

32:27: Finally, Tom and Matt wrap up Thanksgiving discussion: Did you ever have to sit at a kids table?

1:29 - Phil Perry joins Tom Curran to discuss the current state of the Patriots and how the lack of offensive firepower has but a damper on New England's 9-1 record.

7:21 - Phil thinks that the Cowboys defense matches up well with the Pats offense, but believes Belichick can find a weakness in the Dallas pass coverage. Which Patriots receivers will lead the charge?

19:36 - This might be the biggest test for the Patriots defense because of how balanced the Cowboys' offense is. Tom and Phil discuss how the Pats' front seven could end up being a huge factor in the game.

25:33 - Tom and Phil give their final score predictions (Phil struggles with some math).

28:08 - Tom and Phil are joined by ESPN's NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum to discuss the likelihood of the Patriots drafting Tua Tagovailoa after the Alabama QB suffered a season-ending hip injury.

A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Abby Chin to break down the Celtics West Coast trip. They discuss their impressions of the Celtics now, and how they have changed from the start of the season. We also have some fun giving out some Thanksgiving superlatives. 

2:30 - How do we feel about the Celtics West Coast trip so far?  

5:00 - Has Jayson Tatum showed he can make the ‘leap’ to the next level? How much has he impacted the Celtics?

8:30 - Where do the Celtics rank in the Eastern Conference? What order is the top 3 right now? 

10:00 - Do the Celtics need some front court help? or as we confident in what they have now? 

13:30 -Is the buyout market the best spot for Danny Ainge to add a big man? 

16:00 - We give out our Thanksgiving-themed superlatives. Who’s the devourer of the drumstick? stuffing the stats is? side dish superstar? 

30:00 - Who has been the biggest surprise player for the Celtics so far?

4:09 - Tom Curran is joined by Mike Florio to talk about the emerging new details of Antonio Brown's legal situation and how it relates to his possible return.

12:22 - Mike explains why the NFL's disciplinary system for players who violate the league's personal conduct policy is not fair.

14:52 - Will the Patriots try to resign Antonio Brown if he is cleared? Tom and Mike discuss how close the wide receiver actually is to making a return to football and why the Patriots might go after him.

21:46 - Tom is joined by author and journalist at the New York Times Mark Leibovich to discuss the off-the-field rivalry between Robert Kraft and Jerry Jones.

28:12 - Is there inherent jealousy between the two owners based on their own success?

33:40 - Mark gives his take on the Patriots upcoming matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.

3:30 - Tom Curran in joined by Matt Cassel to discuss Tom Brady's attitude following the Patriots win over the Eagles. Does he have the right to be so outwardly upset?

10:34 - It's easy to focus on what the Patriots haven't brought in to help Brady, but Tom and Matt talk about the three first-round picks in Sony Michel, Isaiah Wynn and N'Keal Harry that were drafted specifically for the QB.

15:27 - A couple of former Patriots made headlines Tuesday, with Rob Gronkowski announcing his "Gronk Beach" plans for Super Bowl Sunday and Antonio Brown apologizing to Robert Kraft on social media.

20:40 - With Colin Kaepernick's workout now in the rearview, Tom and Matt discuss what they saw from him and wonder what the exposure actually did for the QB's chances of getting a job.

27:27 - Matt talks about his time with the Dallas Cowboys and gives us an insider's view of what it's like to play for Jerry Jones as opposed to Robert Kraft.

2:30 - Phil Perry and Tom Curran break down the Eagles offensive advantages over the Patriots, including their success in two-tight end sets. Should Stephon Gilmore shadow Zach Ertz to try and lock him down?

10:50 - The Eagles offensive line has been one of the best in the league this year and could allow Philly's run game to break out vs. the Patriots.

14:53 - Tom argues that the Patriots biggest advantage over the Eagles is their top-ranked secondary.

18:22 - Phil explains how the Patriots hurry-up offense could be used to tire out the Eagles' strong pass rush.

22:26 - Reuben Frank from NBC Sports Philadelphia joins Tom and Phil to talk about the Eagles Super Bowl 52 win over the Patriots, the expectations that win put on the city, and just how bad the Eagles wide receiver corps is this season.

37:40 - Tom caught up with Ben Watson to get his take on the workout being held for Colin Kaepernick.

Chris Forsberg gives you a preview of our newest podcast, 'The Enes Kanter Show'

(1:00) How surprising is it that the Celtics have the best record in the NBA? (3:15) How much will this West Coast trip tell us about the Celtics potential? (4:50) Forsberg explains how Kemba Walker’s ‘got a little I.T. in him in the fourth’  (8:00) What has been the most surprising thing about the Celtics hot start? (10:00) What is the biggest difference between this season and last season? (13:30) Draper explains why blaming Kyrie for all the struggles last year isn’t fair (16:30) Why is the play of Marcus Smart flying under the radar? (19:00) What record would make this a ‘good’ West Coast trip for the Celtics? (20:30) Breaking down A. Sherrod Blakely’s NBA Power Rankings (23:00) Impressions of Isaiah Thomas’ return to Boston, will he ever be close to the same player again? (25:30) Do the Celtics still NEED a big man? (29:00) Our crew gives out their ‘My guy!’ of the week awards.

1:04 - Former Rams, Patriots and Eagles defensive end Chris Long joins Tom Curran to discuss life after retirement. 

5:19 - Chris talks about his upcoming media company, Chalk Media, and what type of content he hopes to create and who he hopes to reach.

12:26 - With the NFL announcing the league will be holding an open tryout for Colin Kaepernick, Chris gives his take on the situation and whether or not he thinks the former 49ers quarterback can still play.

19:57 - How do athletes deal with social anxiety? Chris talks about how fans interactions make him feel as he tries to live his life post-NFL.

24:31 - Chris and Tom talk about the differences between the two championship teams he was on - the 2016 Patriots and 2017 Eagles - and how “fun” played into each team’s season.

29:42 - A lot has changed for the Patriots and Eagles since Super Bowl LII. Chris talks about the track each team has been on since that game and how he sees their Week 11 matchup going.

38:41 - As a Knicks fan, Chris feels like he needs a side NBA team to watch. He was given the Celtics and he couldn’t be more excited to cheer for them this season.