(00:00) What impact will Pickens have on the Cowboys? / Will Cowboys make playoffs after trade? / Will trading Pickens impact Rodgers decision to sign with Steelers?

(24:14) How impressive was Warriors win without Steph? / Like Chris Finch calling out Anthony Edwards?

(50:51) Will Shedeur take Brady’s advice and use draft slide as motivation?

(59:11) Can the Warriors win this series without Steph? / Paul, how confident are you the Celtics blow out the Knicks tonight?

(01:12:08) Where do you want to see Giannis go?

(1:20:28) Who has the best WR duo in the NFC East

(1:25:25) Can the Timberwolves fix their shooting problems?

(1:27:41) More likely to even their series tonight: Celtics or Thunder?

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(00:00) Should Paul be concerned about his Celtics? / Can the Celtics trust Jayson Tatum? / Should the Thunder be on upset alert?

(29:17) Will Schottenheimer get Cowboys back to the playoffs?

(36:49) Jaylon Johnson interview (ZOOM)

(49:04) Should Warriors be the underdog in this series? / Expect Warriors to have a mental advantage vs T’Wolves? / ( Should the 49ers be favorites in the NFC West?

(1:09:05) Did Jokic prove he’s the best player in the NBA? / Is Jalen Brunson the best player in the series?

(1:19:09) SPEAK UP: Elijah Moore talking about QB issues

(1:24:06) SOCIAL LIFE: Athletes at the MET GALA

(1:26:22) Who ya got: Warriors or Wolves? / Who ya got: Pacers or Cavs?

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(00:00) What do you learn about Warriors in Game 7 win? / Bad loss or bad sign for Cavs?

(19:54) Schotty on locker moves (new year, new cowboys?) / How will teammates react to Brock’s big contract? / Which star has more value to a

(39:27) Should Paul take Knicks more seriously? / Are James Harden’s playoff woes the biggest part of his legacy?

(56:05) Truth Lounge: Warriors more likely to win it all or get swept by Wolves? / Should OKC be clear favorites in the West?

(1:05:12) A.J. Brown proposal too much? / Confident Eagles can repeat? / Will Browns look smart for drafting Shedeur?

(1:19:16) Nuggets prove decision to fire Mike Malone right?

(1:23:56) Expectations for Justin Fields with Jets?

(1:27:27) NBA Second round series picks

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(00:00) Where do you want to see LeBron James play next season? / How should Luka Doncic feel about JJ Redick's comments?

(32:17) Should Celtics be worried about Jalen Brunson? / Is this the “Last Dance” for Boston?

(43:52) Speak Up! / Better QB option: Kirk Cousins or Aaron Rodgers?

(57:28) Do we owe Nico Harrison an apology?

(1:11:31) Joy’s Friday Flowers

(1:13:25) Final thoughts

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(00:00) T-Wolves eliminate Lakers

(29:43) Rockets big win over Warriors / Brock Purdy and 49ers

(45:15) Shedeur Sanders and Bills talk

(56:49) How should LeBron James feel about Luka Doncic's playoff performance?

(1:09:40) How risky is the Steelers QB plan?

(1:14:40) Will the Clippers force game 7?

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(00:00) Nuggets take series lead over Clippers / Pacers eliminate Bucks

(34:48) More important to the Warriors success: Steph Curry or Jimmy Butler? / Can the Lakers stay alive?

(53:09) Like the Steelers plan at QB?

(1:04:33) Is this the last time we see Giannis in a Bucks jersey?

(1:14:16) Confident the Celtics can repeat?

(1:16:03) Final thoughts

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(00:00) How impressive was the Warriors win over the Rockets? / George Kittle signs new deal with 49ers

(24:33) Any worries that Luka Doncic is not the right fit for the Lakers? / Are the Cavs a threat to win the East?

(43:51) Is Shedeur Sanders the Browns best option at QB?

(53:23) Key's Big List

(58:46) Is Aaron Rodgers making the Steelers look bad?

(1:08:37) Fair or Foul?

(1:14:46) Final Thoughts

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(00:00) Reaction to Shedeur Sanders falling to the Browns in the 5th round?

(25:16) NFL Draft reactions / Thoughts on draft “prank calls”

(38:53) How did the Lakers lose game 4 to the T-Wolves? / Is Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving the Bucks?

(56:29) What did the Warriors win without Jimmy Butler prove?

(1:09:30) Vibe Check

(1:17:14) Final thoughts

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Bruce Arena joins the show! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse welcome the legendary coach to discuss his time with the San Jose Earthquakes and share his thoughts on U.S. Soccer and the current USMNT roster. Speaking of our National team, Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah continue their push for the Coppa Italia with AC Milan and prepare for a clash with fellow American Gianluca Busio and Venezia. Chris Richards is set for a big FA Cup semifinal against Aston Villa, while Brenden Aaronson and Leeds book their Premier League promotion following Burnley’s win over Sheffield United. Also this week, the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals continue as Vancouver gets ready to host Lionel Messi and company on Thursday. To close out the show, Alexi and Mosse explore Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.'s potential international future, compare current MLS talent to Peter Nowak’s era, and the art of the deal with Away Days.

Bruce Arena joins the Pod (6:39)

USMNT Abroad (33:32)

CONCACAF Champions Cup/MLS Preview (44:53)

#AskAlexi: Ronaldo Jr., MLS talent vs Peter Nowak (51:56)

One for the Road (61:25)

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(00:00) NFL Draft Round 1 reaction / Shedeur Sanders not drafted / Giants select Jaxson Dart / What do the Steelers do at QB?

(25:01) Cowboys draft OL Tyler Booker / Who won the trade: Browns or Jaguars?

(41:06) Clippers take series lead on Nuggets

(51:10) Juan Toscano-Anderson stops by

(1:03:17) Get It Together!!

(1:12:53) Final Thoughts

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