OutKick Hot Mic

Hutt and Chad dive into the mounting tension at Oracle Park. After a staggering 13-3 loss to the Pirates, Tony Vitello didn’t hide behind coach-speak. We break down his viral "What would you do?" response to the fans' boos and discuss whether his blunt transparency is the wake-up call the Giants need or a sign of a locker room on the brink.

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🔥 Draymond Green tried to take a shot at Charles Barkley and it completely backfired. When you come for a Hall of Famer, you better not miss… Draymond didn’t just miss, he exposed himself. 🔥

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Chapters

00:00 - Draymond takes a shot at Barkley

00:45 - Immediate backlash and “moron” criticism

01:30 - Redefining success vs championship reality

02:05 - Barkley’s legacy vs Draymond’s resume

02:50 - Stats expose Draymond’s hypocrisy

03:40 - Why Barkley was a rare all-time player

04:30 - Brutal turnover stat comparison

05:20 - Confusion over Draymond’s insult

06:00 - Barkley’s self-awareness vs Draymond’s sensitivity

06:50 - Generational divide in the NBA

07:40 - Toughness debate: old school vs modern players

08:20 - Did Draymond admit decline?

09:00 - Inside the NBA’s silent reaction

10:00 - The role Draymond should actually embrace

11:00 - Did this hurt Draymond’s media future?

12:00 - Why Draymond misread the room

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From flipping a failing UHF station to inventing the 24-hour news cycle, Ted Turner didn't just play the game—he bought the league and changed the rules. Hutt and Chad dive into the audacious life of the man who gave us CNN, TBS, and a fair share of headlines.

Plus, Armando Salguero, Senior NFL Writer at OutKick, joins the show to dissect the growing speculation surrounding Aaron Rodgers and a potential move to the Arizona Cardinals and is Russell Wilson's next stop the TV studio?

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🔥 A 24-team College Football Playoff isn’t about competition it’s about cash control, and keeping mediocre programs relevant. 🔥

Brad Crawford breaks down why expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams could dilute the product, reward average teams, and turn the postseason into a “participation trophy” — all while funneling more power to the SEC and Big Ten. Plus, major questions surrounding Tennessee football, Josh Heupel’s quarterback gamble, and why relying on unproven talent in the SEC could backfire fast.

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🔥 Underwhelming or saving the best for the big screen? 🔥

With the first full trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey finally dropping on The Late Show, Hutt and Withrow take a break from the NFL Draft fallout and the Titans' offseason to dive into the most anticipated film of the summer.

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Diego Pavia and Shedeur Sanders are NOT the same.

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Chapters

00:00 - The Diego Pavia controversy explained

00:52 - Why this situation is bigger than one player

01:40 - NIL and the power shift in college football

02:28 - Who really controls the sport now?

03:15 - Coaches vs players in the new era

04:02 - The money behind the decisions

04:48 - Why fans should care about this

05:32 - Is college football losing its identity?

06:18 - What happens next for players like Pavia

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Strap in, folks, because the Wild West of NIL has officially moved from "lucrative side hustle" to "architectural renovation demands."

Hutt and Chad dive into the latest recruiting horror story: a blue-chip prospect who refused to sign unless the booster club installed a commercial-grade sauna in his childhood home. We’re not talking about a nice walk-in shower—we’re talking cedar planks, volcanic rocks, and enough steam to hide the fact that he’s only a three-star recruit on film.

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The PGA Tour won so why are they still acting bitter? If LIV Golf is collapsing and the money war is over, it’s time to stop the punishment and let the best players in the world compete again.

Plus, Hutt and Chad break down why Brendan Sorsby is a perfect example of where we are in sports right now. Sports betting is everywhere… and it’s positioned no different than any other sponsor. Players are told “Don’t Bet On It” and then see “Bet On It”. It’s weird and hard to find the perfect balance.

And OutKick Senior College Writer, Trey Wallace joins to discuss The Big 12’s big play with RedBird Capital, the Brendan Sorsby betting scandal, March Madness expansion and the NIL Arms Race in baseketball: Kentucky and Tennessee are opening the checkbooks like never before.

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Chris Simms gets CUT from NBC and suddenly a bizarre NFL rumor explodes coincidence or cover-up?

The Mike Vrabel–Diana Rossini story just dragged another big name into the chaos, and the timing is raising serious questions.

Plus, Fox Sports Broadcaster, Tim Brando joins Chad to break down the NCAA possibly expanding both Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments.

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Chad puts on his tinfoil hat and his "Relationship Expert" jersey to tackle the most important dynamic in college hoops: The Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd Power Balance.

David Pollack joinst the show to discuss the Brendan Sorsby gambling issue and the potential for a ban from college football.

Plus, Dr. Cason Shirley on the injury outlook for new NFL rookies.

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