Play It As It Lies

Hello friends!

Rotem and Frank are back with the second of their two-part preview of the NBA's season restart down in Orlando. After dicing up the Eastern Conference last week, the guys talk all things West in this episode. From the Lakers to the Suns and everything in-between, the fellas provide an outlook for every remaining Western Conference team. 

Additionally, Rotem and Frank discuss the odds for each team to win the conference and dish on who has the best chance of snagging the coveted 8th seed. Topical news at the beginning includes Jamal Adams getting traded and the Knicks finding their newest head coach (yikes). 

Plug in! 

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Another day, another dollar . . . 

Rotem and Frank are back with another episode on this lovely Tuesday, and it's another exciting one. With the NBA set to resume exhibition play this week and finish out the remainder of the season in the coming weeks, the guys begin a two-episode preview by examining the remaining teams from the Eastern Conference. 

Will the Raptors, Celtics or Raptors grab the No. 2 seed, and can any of them challenge the Bucks? How will the bottom half of the conference shape up between the Nets, Magic and Wizards? These questions, and more, are answered! 

Additionally, the guys touch on the return of the MLB and NFL, the latter of which has sparked some headlines on social media among some football's best players. 

Give it a listen! 

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Good afternoon, ladies and gents . . .

On this week's episode, Rotem and Frank have a special treat for you. First, though, as always, some topical news is covered - starting with the Washington NFL team officially announcing the end of the "Redskins" brand and some drama in the NBA bubble in Disney World. Is Montrezl Harrell getting a little too bored? We discuss. 

Then, the fellas brainstorm some of their favorite ideas for new Olympic sports. In the absence of the Summer 2020 festivities that were supposed to be happening right now, what activities would the guys like to see in future Olympics competitions? Between tug-of-war and trick shots, Rotem and Frank list some pretty interesting ideas. 

Give it a listen! 

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Howdy folks! 

Rotem and Frank are here with some fresh new content, covering a wide-range of topics on this week's episode. First, the guys tackle some topical news, starting with Joey Chestnut once again dominating the July 4 hot dog eating contest. Then, the Washington Redskins are set to change their team name - what should the new one be? Redtails? Warriors? Generals? The odds-on favorite names are discussed. 

Also on the docket is a development in the world of politics, which is that Kanye West announced he's going to run for president just a few months out from the election. Can West pull off a surprising upset over Joe Biden or Donald Trump? Later in the episode, the guys also react to live breaking news of Patrick Mahomes record-breaking, 10-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs. 

More importantly, though, is the "Fight Island" bracket. Rotem and Frank break down their hypothetical UFC bracket of 16 athletes across various sports, picking an eventual winner. We asked for your opinion on Twitter and you answered, so you don't wanna miss this! 

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What's up gang? 

Rotem and Frank are back on another marvelous Tuesday with some brand new content. The guys start off the episode by touching on some breaking news, starting with the MLB doing a 180 and announcing its return just a week after it seemed all hope was lost. Then, the surprising signing of Cam Newton by the Patriots is discussed. What does it mean for New England's odds? 

From there, Rotem and Frank delve into a deep discussion of the "Madden Curse". The fellas examine past Madden cover athletes dating all the way back to the early 2000's and analyze cases for and against the so-called curse. How will this year's cover athlete, Lamar Jackson, fare in 2020? His over/under props are predicted. 

Additionally, the guys discuss who might be on the cover of Madden 22 and some surprising snubs from past covers over the years. Check it out! 

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Another day, another dollar! 

Rotem and Frank are back on another lovely Tuesday with some more sports content. This time, the guys begin by delving into some current events highlighted by the MLB and Dak Prescott. 

Then, the conversation shifts into some more NBA talk. The fellas break down the NBA's four worst teams, which obviously won't be present in Orlando, and put on their "GM hats". Rotem and Frank offer some analysis on how each team should approach their offseason, including draft needs, free agent targets, coaching changes and more! 

Give it a whirlwind. 

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Happy Wednesday, folks!

Rotem and Frank are back with a bit of a non-sequitur episode, but a thrilling one nonetheless. The guys touch on a recent development in the NBA, which is that Kyrie Irving and a handful of other players are pushing for the season to be canceled. Irving believes that playing basketball would be a distraction from the ongoing movements in the U.S. right now - is he right? 

From there, the fellas break down some of the most obscure Kyrie Irving quotes throughout his career and highlight some of the NBA's other weirdest players. Rotem and Frank build a starting five of unique players from positions 1-5. 

Additionally, they discuss some of the NBA's most obscure and interesting mascots. Talk about exhilarating! 

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After a brief one-week hiatus, Rotem and Frank return on a lovely "Taco Tuesday" with some spicy new content.

On this episode, the guys share some brief thoughts on the state of the United States right now and break down how the sports world has been impacted by recent events. Specifically, they discuss recent comments made by Drew Brees surrounding the national anthem and protests that caused quite a stir in the sports community. Will it have any impact on the Saints or NFL this season? 

From there, the fellas chop up all things NBA - which is officially coming back! After learning of the updated NBA schedule and format to conclude the 2020 season, Rotem and Frank create disney-themed tiers for the 22 NBA teams heading to Orlando in July. Magic Kingdom? Seaworld? Legoland? You betcha ... and more! 

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On this week's episode of Play It As It Lies, Rotem and Frank keep the magic of "The Last Dance" going in a unique and fun way. 

First, the guys break down some breaking news surrounding the imminent return of the NBA season and briefly touch on Sunday's "The Match" golf spectacle featuring Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. 

Then, Rotem and Frank construct a modern-day Michael Jordan. The guys list which players in today's NBA best embody some of MJ's best qualities including killer instinct, mid-range scoring and brand value, among others. Then, the guys wrap up the conversation by brainstorming which of today's players would make for the most entertaining documentary series themselves! 

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Rotem and Frank are back with another episode!

After breaking down the AFC's outlook last week, the guys switch gears and cover all the stops in the NFC. The format is the same but the content is all the more exciting: predicted division standings, over/under win totals, playoff seeding and more!

Be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!