Pass It Down

The eloquent and talented tight end discusses his challenging 2019 season, which culminated with a much dissected game-winning touchdown catch to bounce the New Orleans Saints from the playoffs, and the tumultuous offseason that followed. After addressing the challenges of playing in a pandemic and expressing his belief that, in the wake of George Floyd’s death, his franchise can serve as a model for bridging racial divides, Rudolph gets down to what’s truly important: Helping Natalie uncover the identity of Lizzo’s “new man on the Minnesota Vikings.”

The USA soccer legend and her bodacious and hilarious younger brother continue their trip down memory lane and weigh in on the current state of the beautiful game, beginning with a spirited debate about the merits (or lack thereof) of VAR, and culminating with a scathing indictment of the NWSL players whose disregard of COVID-19 precautions imperiled the current Challenge Cup. At episode’s end (with Chad signing off in his Scottish Footie Announcer’s voice), it’s once again established that Brandi’s mentorship helped shape Natalie into the assertive young adult who now co-hosts a podcast, and that Chad’s influence on Mike (or is it the other way around?) has not always been wholesome in nature.

The USA soccer legend and her bodacious and hilarious younger brother discuss the state of the beautiful game while reliving some shared history with the hosts, leaving a trail of Grand Theft Avocado, car collisions and celebrity-photo-wall crashing in their wake. When all is said and done, it’s firmly established that Brandi’s mentorship made Natalie a more assertive and arrogant youth soccer player, and that Chad’s influence on Mike (or is it the other way around?) has not always been wholesome in nature.

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Our wide-ranging conversation with the 2 Live Crew impresario, hip-hop legend and notorious college-sports sugar daddy continues, beginning with a scathing assessment of the 45th President--and a recollection of the time Uncle Luke brought Eddie Murphy and Mike Tyson to a Donald Trump-hosted party at Mar A Lago. Campbell also expresses his disdain for fellow rapper Kanye West, muses about the way old friend Tupac Shakur would be navigating the current push for racial justice and calls on California Senator Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama to help heal the nation.

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Thirty years after getting arrested onstage for obscenity--and going straight from the jailhouse to record the iconic “F--- Martinez”--the 2 Live Crew impresario, rap legend and notorious college-sports sugar daddy bares his soul in a wide-ranging conversation. In revealing the motivation behind his fight for free speech and assessing the manner in which athletes, and African Americans, are finding their voices during this turbulent time, Uncle Luke is full of poignant and uproarious wisdom.

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Two doctors on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 detail the current state of the global pandemic, from cutting-edge treatment trials to the next frontier of testing to the relentless march toward a vaccine. Dr. Gregory Huhn, a Chicago-based infectious disease specialist, and Dr. Ajay Nirula, Eli Lilly’s VP of Immunology, also provide their assessment of what’s realistic for the NFL and other sports leagues in the coming months, and how the ongoing protests against racial injustice and police brutality might impact efforts to contain the virus. Additionally, the doctors give their take on what college life will look like in the 2020-21 school year--and share some Cal-centric stories with the elder Silver, with whom they attended UC Berkeley in the ‘80s.

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With a combined 11 Pro Bowls and a shared history of provocative off-the-field leadership, former Vikings TE Steve and current Saints DE Cam Jordan have established an impressive NFL legacy. As the fight against systemic racism sweeps the nation, and the world, in the wake of George Floyd’s brutal killing, the Jordans weigh in on some of the most charged and momentous topics of our time. From Cam’s revelation that “if the season started today, we’d all be on a knee” to a heartfelt discussion about the hard conversations African-American parents must have with their children, the Jordans keep it real and provide unique perspective on the struggle for social justice.

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Two high school classmates and writing partners take their feisty Cal-grad daughters on a rollicking trip down memory lane, while getting roasted along the way. From drinking all night with Dennis Rodman before Chicago Bulls games in the ‘90s to behaving badly at their daughters’ athletic competitions, Steve and Mike own their excesses. Meanwhile, Maddy and Natalie hold their own by telling harrowing tales involving popcorn-throwing Cavs fans and an acclaimed comedian’s indestructible sunglasses-- and learning about the time they teamed up in college to make Rodman cry.

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Two high school classmates and writing partners take their feisty Cal-grad daughters on a rollicking trip down memory lane, while getting roasted along the way. From drinking all night with Dennis Rodman before Chicago Bulls games in the ‘90s to behaving badly at their daughters’ athletic competitions, Steve and Mike own their excesses. Meanwhile, Maddy and Natalie hold their own by telling harrowing tales involving popcorn-throwing Cavs fans and an acclaimed comedian’s indestructible sunglasses-- and learning about the time they teamed up in college to make Rodman cry.

Beginning with a look at unhealthy intra-family competitiveness during quarantine--and Steve’s recounting of his near-drowning experience while playing pool basketball at Mike’s house in the early ‘80s--two high school classmates and writing partners take their feisty Cal-grad daughters on a rollicking trip down memory lane, while getting roasted along the way. From getting away with defamation in their earliest sports columns to getting humiliated at Dodger Stadium, Steve and Mike own their excesses. Meanwhile, Maddy and Natalie hold their own by revealing cringe-worthy sports dad moments and confronting the hyper-competitive overkill that runs in both families.