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Nick and Mikey start the episode rehashing Mikey's scare with a lizard inside of his office.  The brothers dive into the big news of the NFL Schedule releases from each team, and try to decide whether or not this tradition is cool or cringey and Nick continues his beef with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The topic of the NFL putting games on streaming services such as Netflix comes up, as they will broadcast two games on Christmas Day again this year.  YouTube is getting into the game as well, as they will broadcast the Chiefs and Chargers game in Week 1 in Brazil for free worldwide on YouTube.

News broke about Caleb Williams and his father trying to do everything they could do avoid getting drafted by the Bears, including possibly signing with the UFL.  Flag Football will be played at the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, and the guys discuss whether or not NFL players should be involved in it.

On the NBA front, Jokic and the Nuggets forced a game 7 against the Thunder, and the Knicks look to clinch in game 6 at home.  All this and more on this episode of No Warmup.

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Today on No Warmup, with Scott out on paternity leave, Nick and Mikey rehash the festivities of Nick's wedding this weekend in Germany, and his lack of commitment issues - unlike the Cincinnati Bengals who seem to have commitment issues with star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. The brothers dive into the debacle between the star Defensive end and the franchises seemingly lack of urgency to renegotiate his deal.

Sticking in Ohio, the Quarterback battle for the Cleveland Browns is heating up, as rumors are circulating that Shedeur Sanders is looking quite a bit better than fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel.  The NFL released its international games schedule for 2025, and Mikey and Nick decide which of them would be worth going to.

On the NBA front, the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery and will presumably get Cooper Flagg, which has sparked widespread conspiracy theories about Adam Silver "rigging" the process.  Nick and Mikey debate the legitimacy of these claims, and then dive into the announcement that Michael Jordan will be contributing to NBA broadcasts on NBC next year. All of this and more on this episode of No Warmup.

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In this episode, we sit down with Dallas Cowboys defensive end and former #3 overall draft pick Solomon Thomas for a raw, insightful conversation that goes beyond the gridiron.

A 3x Nominee for the NFL's  Walter Payton Man of the Year award, Solomon opens up about the personal loss that led him to co-found The Defensive Line, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth mental health and crisis prevention. He also talks about his college days at Stanford with teammates like Christian McCaffrey, overcoming mental adversity, adapting to the NFL, and the coaches and cultures that shaped his career. 

His 'WHY' is everything.

🧠 If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support, visit:
👉 https://thedefensiveline.org

0:00 - INTRO to Solomon Thomas 
1:20 - Love of Star Wars & Yoda
4:00 - The Stanford Journey: Standards, Adversity, & Growth
13:07 - Team Culture Is The Difference
18:38 - A Competitive Mentality Above the Rest
21:56 - Draft Day As 3rd OVERALL Pick
23:15 - Solomon's 'This Is The NFL' Moment
24:15 - NFL Journey: Coming Home to the Dallas Cowboys
30:34 - Mental Health First: THE DEFENSIVE LINE Foundation
35:45 - Solomon's Off-Field Life
38:40 - Living Overseas + Perspective + Storytelling + Broadway
43:05 - Best NFL Competition 
44:55 - The Dream: Playing in the Super Bowl

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🏇 Kentucky Derby reactions, Abdul Carter wants LT’s number?! NFL expansion cities? NBA Playoff chaos & Scottie Scheffler keeps winning — we cover it all!

We debate the fading success of superteams in the NBA, discuss Abdul Carter’s bold request to wear Lawrence Taylor’s #56, and where the NFL should expand to next.

In the NBA Playoffs, the Nuggets dominate, Harden’s ringless legacy, and Westbrook turns back the clock with a flashback game. Plus, the Warriors upset Rockets, Celtics-Knicks showdown preview, and Cavs lose Game 1 of the second round - should they start worrying? 

On the PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler racks up another win — surpassing the older great, Jordan Spieth! 

All the wildest moments from the weekend in sports—let’s talk about it.

0:00 - Intro: Cut From The OG Cloth
1:05 - The Secretariat Bloodline is INSANE
7:30 -  This NY Giants NFL Rookie Makes BOLD Ask of a GOAT
9:30 - A.I. To Impact the Future of Recruiting?
12:55 - NFL vs NBA Players: Can one play the other's sport?
21:05 - Where the NFL Will Expand Next
24:20 - A Russell Westbrook Resurgence & Superteams Dissolving 
30:00 - NBA Playoffs: OG Experience OVER Youth?
40:00 - Youngest NFL GM
42:00 - Jordan Spieth's Competitive Admission: Scottie Scheffler Is Just BETTER (right now)

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The Falcons are in hot water after DC Jeff Ulbrich’s $100K fine and a $250K team penalty over his son's Shedeur Sanders prank call incident—yes, really. In the NBA, Clippers vs. Nuggets might be the best first-round series, but Jalen Brunson’s game-winner is making headlines. Also, with Lakers OUT, is is fair to as if Luka Doncic’s defense becoming a liability? JJ Redick isn't happy with the criticism, and LeBron’s postgame comments have fans questioning his loyalty to the Lakers. Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton’s dad gets banned after a court-side incident, and fans are wondering: should the NBA bring back best-of-5 first rounds?

In the NFL, Cam Newton has an interesting message, and Jon Gruden’s latest take on the league’s “evolution” has stirred debate. Plus, which NFL teams have the easiest fan experience?

All the wildest moments from the week in sports—let’s talk about it.

0:00 - Knicks, Luka, & Shedeur Sanders Intro
1:10 - ATL Falcons DC PAYS For Son's Prank on Sanders
5:10 - NBA Playoffs: Brunson Game Winner, Lebron Flops & JJ Redick's Lakers
12:57 - Luka Doncic: Before & After USA
15:23 - Lebron James & Lakers: Excuses or Reality?
20:05 - Pacers Star's Father BANNED after Altercation With Giannis
24:30 - Why NBA Needs to Reevaluate the Playoffs (& Regular Season)
31:20 - Is Former NFL MVP Cam Newton Spitting Facts on Shedeur Sanders?
37:10 - Jon Gruden "Parts of the NFL Are Dissolving" - True or False?
46:30 - Lists of Easiest and HARDEST NFL Teams to Be Fans of Will Surprise You

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In the NBA Playoffs, things got heated as Tyrese Haliburton's game-winner led to a near fight with Giannis — and Tyrese's dad. Is this tied to Haliburton being voted the league’s most overrated player? We also debate if a single star can win a playoff series, LeBron’s legacy stakes, and whether the NBA should bring back best-of-5 in Round 1.

Shedeur Sanders and Deion may have overplayed their hand — even Cris Carter and close insiders are saying it. Plus, is Nick Chubb on the way out in Cleveland? We break down his future, the Bears' culture shift under Ben Johnson, and when NFL teams should move on from injury-prone stars.

We  look at the pressure on athletes: are fans expecting too much, or is that just part of the game?

0:00 - 100 Linemen vs 1 Silverback Gorilla
0:42 - Is Tyrese Haliburton Still Overrated? 
1:45 - Giannis & The Bucks Eliminated, Post-Game Drama, & Great Players
5:30 - How Pros (Should?) Handle MASSIVE Losses
15:00 - NBA Playoffs: Lebron James Legacy In Jeopardy?
18:30 - The American vs Euro MINDSET: Are Athlete Expectations Unrealistic?
24:30 - Did Shedeur and Deion Overplayed Their Hand?
29:00 - Can Shedeur Start In Cleveland?
33:30 - Why Elite Free Agent Nick Chubb may be on the move to Chicago
41:10 - Do Strength Coaches Impact Culture More Than Coaches?

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We break down the shocking slide of Shedeur Sanders, compare Deion’s bold moves to the Manning family playbook, and react to that wild prank call from the Falcons DC’s son (yep, the NFL is now investigating). Plus, Cam Ward’s clip with Shedeur tells us some interesting differences in the QBs' approach.

In soccer, Wrexham FC earns back-to-back-to-back promotions—what Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney are doing with that club is changing the game. They took a page out of the Formula1 marketing book.

And the NBA Playoffs are delivering: Lakers down 3-1, no second-half subs, and LeBron’s overturned call—drama everywhere.

🏈⚽🏀 Don't miss the conversation that blends NFL headlines, soccer underdogs, and playoff-level NBA intensity.

0:00 - NFL Draft: Vatican Version
1:14 - Review: An Historic NFL Draft
7:00 - Bad For the Brand: NFL Owners vs Mannings + Sanders & Players
20:15 - Are These Pranks Going too Far?
23:20 - Did Quinn Ewers Make the Wrong Decision?
27:35 - Cam Ward's Mentality is DIFFERENT
28:30 - Wrexham FC Makes History with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney
35:40 - NBA Playoffs, Lebron James and the Lakers, and Anthony Edwards

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The 2025 NFL Draft delivered drama—just not the kind many expected. In this episode, we break down Shedeur Sanders slipping out of the first round and whether expectations were sky-high from the jump. Are the anonymous criticisms getting out of hand and are you siding with Skip Bayless on this hot take?

We also dive into the Browns passing on Travis Hunter, Cam Ward’s rise from 0-star recruit, and the Bears’ surprising move to draft Loveland over Tyler Warren. Plus, major respect to Ashton Jeanty and a loaded draft class in the trenches. But let’s talk about those Bucs and Egbuka on offense… scary hours in Tampa? 

💬 Drop your thoughts below! Who was the biggest winner of the NFL Draft? And are OKC  and the Cavs for real?

0:00 - NFL Draft: Shedeur Sanders Expectations vs Reality
2:45 - Anonymous Source Leaks Diminishing Players
5:00 - Good, Bad, Or Necessary NFL Draft Moves?
16:00 - Cam Ward: Quietest #1 Pick of all-time?
19:28 - Las Vegas Raiders ADAPTIVE Selection
23:00 - Chicago Bears Interesting Strategy in NFL Draft 1st Round
25:15 - Is The NFL Draft Spectacle Cool or...?
33:15 - Vrabel's Patriots Snag a DAWG in Will Campbell
36:20 - OKC Thunder Comeback for the Ages
37:35 - Cleveland Cavs Quiet DOMINANCE & Mobley DPOY
39:00 - Something is going on in Denver

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In preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft, the guys are joined by former NFL VP and Director of Player Personnel and current Senior Exec of Player Personnel for the SEC's Ole Miss football program - MIKE WILLIAMS. 

Mike dives into what makes scouting talent such a delicate science, what differentiates roster guys from the rest, and how the new world of college football's transfer portal may evolve in the near future. Mike brings a wealth of pro and collegiate football evaluation experience to the conversation which you won't want to miss! All this and more on today's episode of No Warmup.

0:00 - NFL & SEC Personnel Exec Intro
0:36 - Pathway To NFL VP & SEC Exec of Personnel 
4:00 - Life As NFL Scout
11:53 - How To Evaluate NFL Talent
19:50 - The Difference In An 'Imprecise' Science
25:20 - Inside Ball: College Today vs NFL Process
31:15 - Building A College Football Roster
33:30 - Evolution of Positions In Football
38:25 - What Makes NFL Draft Stock Rise or Fall & Jaxson Dart
42:00 - ELITE Advice for Young Athletes

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We dive into the story behind a once-promising college football star turned pro "bust". What went wrong? And more importantly, what happens to athletes after they hang up the cleats?

We’re peeling back the curtain on the mental and emotional toll athletes face post-retirement, the identity loss that hits when the crowd stops cheering, and why so many former stars struggle to find their footing off the field. 

We also talk:

🏌️ Justin Thomas ends a 3-year drought to win the RBC Heritage — a masterclass in mental resilience and overcoming self-doubt.

🏀 NBA Playoffs — Are the Celtics and Coach Mazzulla setting the tone? Is it too soon to panic about LeBron and Luka in the first round? And the Warriors' vets are still cooking.

⚾️ MLB phenom Paul Skenes is giving serious MJ vibes. Why is everyone talking about his bobblehead instead of his elite athleticism and mindset?

00:00 – Intro: NBA Scores, Lebron, and NFL Busts
02:15 – NFL Bust's Sad Story
05:30 – Life After Sports: The identity crisis most athletes face
08:20 – Players seems to have a harder time with THIS
14:18 – Justin Thomas Comeback: Ending a 3-year drought at RBC Heritage
20:55 – NBA Playoffs Talk: Celtics, Warriors, and LeBron’s legacy on the line
32:00 – Paul Skenes Hype: MJ mentality overlooked for bobblehead buzz
38:07 – NBA Playoffs Wrap-Up: Coach Mazzulla, Steph Curry, and Jimmy Butler

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