Tony opens the show by talking about the new College Football playoff rankings and the chaos that may ensue this weekend depending on who wins. Chuck Todd calls in to make his weekly picks against Reginald the Monkey, Booger McFarland phones in to talk about the state of the game in the NFL, and also he gives his thoughts on the college football playoff possibilities, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Brian Kenneth Swain “In the Shadow” ; “Days like Today”
 
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“The fade is easier than the hook”

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Tony opens the show by talking about going to an ALS charity event with Nigel at the request of James Carville. Tony chats with Dave Sims - the voice of the Mariners - about the life of a baseball play-by-play man, and how the Mariners are looking this year, and Tony also talks to Greg Garcia about an honor he received from his Alma mater, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Geoffrey Raines “Times Square” ; “Sun and Shadow”
 
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“I will defiantly be there”

Tony opens the show by talking about an issue he had on the Bay Bridge, his frustration at a tournament in played in over the weekend, and also about a few things he got in the mail. Tim Legler calls in to talk about the Celtics' dramatic overtime win over the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and also about what to expect in the Western Conference Finals. Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about the Phillies' great start, Chris Sale’s resurgence, Juan Soto’s future and what to think of rookie phenom Paul Skenes, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailnbag.
Songs : Antje Duvekot “Long Way” ; “Evolution”
 
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“Pivot!”

Tony opens the show by talking about Xander Schauffele winning the PGA Championship. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NBA playoffs with defending champ Denver losing to Minnesota, and they also talk about the changing of the guard with the stars of the NBA, Chuck Culpepper calls in to talk more about the PGA Championship and about Scottie Scheffler being arrested before the start of the 1st round, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Dan Bern “I’m gonna take a shower at his house” ; These Broken Lines “Spy with a Cold Gun”
 
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“You were giving shots?”

Tony opens the show by talking about the NBA playoffs and the ratings for Caitlin Clark’s first game in the WNBA, then he talks with Steve Sands who’s in Valhalla to cover the PGA Championship. Kenny McPeek - the trainer of the Kentucky Derby winning horse - calls in to talk about his chances in the Preakness, legendary horse racing expert Andy Beyer calls in to talk about who he likes in the race, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Andrew Weiss and Friends “Fear of Dying in Las Vegas” ; “Mona Lisa’s Lament”
 
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“Winner! Let’s Go”

Tony opens the show by talking about Caitlin Clark’s debut, and he also talks about the NBA and NHL playoffs, and a nice win by the Nats. Doug Ferguson calls in to talk about Jimmy Dunne’s resignation, Rory McIlroy’s divorce and how that will impact him this week and who else might win the PGA. Pam Ward calls in to give her thoughts on how Caitlin Clark’s debut went, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Atomic Junkshot “Gene the Auctioneer” ; “Devil Drives a Prius”
 
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“The fade is easier than the hook”

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