In today’s episode, Bill digs into the Jeanie-vs.-LeBron news from Baxter Holmes’s excellent piece and explain why, after years covering and getting to know both LeBron James and Jeanie Buss, this news was inevitable. We also talk about the Academy Award nominations that dropped today, wonder if Stu has ever seen an actual film, and marvel at a historic moment for Christian McCaffrey. And it’s a busy Buy or Sell – MLB trades, a defense of the Brewers, tennis drama, a press conference that goes off the rails, Mike Tomlin’s future, soccer, and more.

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In today’s episode, Bill Reiter welcomes Ryan Hickey back to the show to help predict next year’s college football season. Plus, Jeanie Buss vs. LeBron James, Lakers family drama, a radical idea for the NFL, MLB lockout news, Baker Mayfield lashes out, and more.

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Bill leans into the joy, shock and absolute miracle that was the Hoosiers’ win over Miami in the national championship game. Bill and Tom also blow up the Niners, trade T.J. Watt, wonder if Josh Allen should be Bum Of The Week, get curious about Formula 1, attempt a (very bad) Irish accent, ponder Jimmy Butler’s injury and Steph’s future, and assess the latest NFL head-coaching hires.

Another day, another brutal Bears loss. Such is life in the NFL, where heartbreak is a way of life. 

Bill and Tom explain the Bills’ decision on McDermott, breakdown who Buffalo should hire and pinpoint what Josh Allens needs - and doesn't need - in his next head coach. Plus, that amazing Rams-Bears game, how the Bills lost to Denver, the what-is-a-catch conundrum for the NFL, approaching Sean-Payton-apology territory, a look toward tonight’s national championship game, and a spirited Buy or Sell.

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In today’s bonus episode, Bill Reiter has an instant reaction to his Bears' heartbreaking loss, the Rams incredible and well-deserved win, a few lessons from each, and quick takeaways on the weekend’s other NFL action. 

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In today's pod, Bill  and the guys predict this weekend’s NFL action, discuss the most wide-open field in memory, get into Kyle Tucker’s Dodgers move, and explain why an MLB lockout is exactly what the sport needs. Plus a crowded Bum Of The Week field.

While Bill believes the New York Giants won the coaching-cycle by hiring Harbaugh, NFL history tells a very different tale. The guys discuss why this time could be different, Lamar Jackson now having to face what he asked for, why sports gambling controversies are a good thing, worries over Carlos Alcaraz, and much more.

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Bill Reiter discusses the talent-blindness that ended Mike Tomliln’s time with the Steelers, praises the Pittsburgh head coach, and calls out those superstars who have helped destroy their own teams. Bill and Pretty Daddy also talk about Brooks Koepka’s return, Giannis booing his own fans, why so many Lakers fans hate LeBron, and hear a counterpoint from a listener who argues Tomlin is a bum.

A gleeful reaction as the Texans put an end to the idea Aaron Rodgers was the Steelers’ savior, and sympathy for the damaged excellence of Mike Tomlin. Plus Bill aggressively basks in his Bears’ stunning comeback (18:30), a defense of rooting against Rodgers (9:09), how Chicago’s winning ways are more about Ben Johnson than Caleb Williams (22:45), why Pat McAfee’s tired act is just a hypocrite’s cry for attention (53:27), Buy or Sell (40:00), Bill and Tom fall in love with “The Pitt” after its big night at the Golden Globe Awards (56:19), and more.

Bill reacts to the Miami-Ole Miss semifinal thriller. He and Stu talk about Oregon’s chances against Indiana tonight, the Trae Young trade, the weekend’s NFL playoff games, Miami firing Mike McDaniel, and more. Plus Buy or Sell and a crowded field for Bum Of The Week.