Ric explores who high school athletes today are most interested in with his 16-year-old son, Mat, examine why young teams and stars have fared so well in the NBA's Orlando Bubble and Mat explains why his pick to win it all is the Miami Heat.

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Ric is joined by former NFL WR and FS1 analyst TJ Houshmanzadeh and comedian/actor Gary Owen to discuss TJ's former team and Gary's hometown favorite, the Cincinnati Bengals, the AFC North, Super Bowl picks, performing in empty stadiums and sparse night clubs and if they'd be willing to switch careers. Gary also shares how his troubled relationship with the Bengals was repaired by HC Zac Taylor and TJ explains why it's boom or bust for the Dallas Cowboys.

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Ric discusses how, why and when LeBron and Russell's careers diverged, the shift in the game that has helped both (but LeBron more and longer) and how the perception of players is being skewed inside the Orlando bubble.

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Ric examines what impact, if any, the NBA players' social activism has had, why they're pressuring NBA team owners to join their cause, and why we have a misconception of social media's influence and power to effect change. Also, why Kyrie Irving was not vindicated by the players' two-day refusal to play games in the Orlando bubble.

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Ric explains why he refers to the Indiana Pacers' new star forward T.J. Warren as a "scorer with a conscience" and shares the conversation they had that contributed to Ric's piece on Warren for Bleacher Report. Warren also provides details on his relentless search for pick-up games -- including hours before he faced North Carolina as a freshman at North Carolina State.

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In the wake of the NBA's re-opening night, Ric discusses why TNT broadcaster Reggie Miller catches so much grief from viewers, making sense of Kyrie Irving subsidizing WNBA players and why the Clippers should (and shouldn't) believe they will handle the Lakers if and when they meet in the playoffs.

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Ric discusses the many flaws in drawing a conclusion from a player making 3s or free throws in practice, the problem with the arguments he's heard about why Giannis deserves to be MVP over LeBron James and why LeBron will be at the top of his ballot.

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In an episode of Bucher, Friendless, Ric examines why changing the racially insensitive name of an NFL or MLB franchise might make us feel like a move toward equality but is more gesture than action. How Cam Newton is received as the new quarterback of the New England Patriots and whether or not Makur Maker inspires more NBA-caliber athletes to choose historically black universities and colleges will be a far better indicator of whether today's protests lead to any real, lasting change. Also: why it's wrong to let Anthony Davis suggest the Los Angeles Lakers are better positioned now to win a ring thanks to the shutdown.

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Ric and Will discuss the current social unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd and quarterback Drew Brees' part in the controversy. Will also recounts his experiences with police starting at 10 years old and how being the son of a prison guard shaped his view of law enforcement.

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JB, part of the only black father-son duo to both coach in a major professional U.S. sport, talks with Ric about what he learned from his father Bernie, what he is teaching his kids, and what we all can learn from the current cultural strife.

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