The Men Who Cry Podcast

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We’re a podcast built on real conversation — covering sports, politics, culture, and everything in between. The aim is to create a space where guests can share opinions, challenge ideas, and have honest dialogue — while still keeping it engaging and entertaining.

  1. 5d ago

    A'ja Wilson's GOAT Case, Olivia Miles vs. Caitlin Clark & The WNBA Leadership Crisis ft. Wil Engstrom (Wil's World)

    We are watching A'ja Wilson become one of the greatest basketball players ever, and Will Engstrom thinks the conversation isn't even close.Wil's World joins Jus to make the case for A'ja's GOAT status, debate whether rookie Olivia Miles has a legitimate MVP case over Caitlin Clark, and explain why the Liberty may be in serious trouble against the WNBA's best teams.They also get into Russell Westbrook's retirement, the Lakers' $12.5 billion sale, why the WNBA has a leadership problem, and the controversies surrounding Sophie Cunningham, Royce White, and Enes Kanter.Chapters[00:00] A'ja Wilson Is Already the GOAT?[00:18] Welcome to The Men Who Cry[00:48] Wil Engstrom Joins the Show[01:10] The Knicks Championship Story[03:46] Russell Westbrook Retires[10:09] The Lakers' $12.5 Billion Sale[16:52] A'ja Wilson's GOAT Case[22:41] The Minnesota Lynx Are the Team to Beat[28:53] Does Olivia Miles Deserve MVP?[33:30] Why the Liberty Can't Beat the Best Teams[43:23] The Indiana Fever Are Better Than the Discourse[48:30] The WNBA Has a Leadership Problem[51:41] The Sophie Cunningham Controversy[58:00] Royce White and Enes Kanter[62:29] What WNBA Leadership Needs to Do[64:12] What Should the Next Commissioner Do?[70:00] Where to Find Wil Engstrom🎙️ The Men Who Cry Podcast: Sports. Culture. Stories that matter.📲 Instagram, TikTok: @TheMenWhoCryPod🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond the headlines.#WNBA #AjaWilson #NBA #CaitlinClark #OliviaMiles #RussellWestbrook #Lakers #TheMenWhoCry

  2. Aug 6

    The Dodgers Didn't Ruin Baseball. Everyone Else Did. | Tarik Skubal, Adley Rutschman & the MLB Trade Deadline

    The Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal, and baseball fans immediately blamed Los Angeles for "ruining the sport." Lane Riordan joins Jus to explain why the real problem isn't the Dodgers: it's the 29 franchises unwilling to spend, compete, or take risks. Plus: Why the Red Sox shocked baseball by acquiring Adley Rutschman Whether Aaron Judge should shut it down for the season Luis Arraez to Philadelphia The Cubs reload Five good minutes on the Mets becoming the worst team money can buy Chapters (00:13) - Show Open (00:56) - Did the Dodgers Ruin Baseball? (10:47) - Why MLB Owners Are the Real Problem (19:19) - Phillies Add Luis Arraez (28:22) - Red Sox Shock Baseball (40:49) - Should Aaron Judge Shut It Down? (48:55) - The Worst Team Money Can Buy (59:30) - Final Thoughts 🎙 The Men Who Cry Podcast Sports. Culture. Stories that matter. #MLB #Dodgers #TarikSkubal #RedSox #Yankees #TradeDeadline

  3. Jul 31

    WNBA Fatigue, the East's New Arms Race, MLB's Looming Lockout, and NFL Camp Battles

    Jus goes solo for a six-pack of questions during the summer dead zone. Is anyone actually having fun watching the WNBA right now? Why did the Eastern Conference suddenly get this stacked? Is MLB headed for a lockout? Plus NFL training camp QB battles, a Weapons and The Odyssey movie breakdown, and how you want the rest of your year to go. 📌 Timestamps [0:16] Show open [2:06] Is anyone actually having fun watching the WNBA? [9:54] Why the East just became the most stacked conference in years [16:07] MLB lockout and the looming salary cap fight [23:56] NFL training camp QB battles begin [30:23] Shedeur Sanders' last chance in Cleveland [35:13] Summer reflections and two movies worth talking about [36:56] Movie breakdown begins: Obsession and The Odyssey [45:00] How do you want the rest of your year to go? 🎙 The Men Who Cry Podcast: sports, culture, and the stories underneath. 📲 Instagram, TikTok, X: @TheMenWhoCryPod 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications. Sports aren't just games. They're stories about people, culture, psychology, and competition. Subscribe for weekly conversations. #WNBA #NBA #MLB #NFL #PodcastClip #TheMenWhoCry

  4. Jul 28

    LeBron's Sixers Move, Knicks Repeat, & Adam Silver's Nightmare

    LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers? The latest rumors have everyone talking, and if it happens, the balance of power in the Eastern Conference changes overnight. In this episode, Jus Richards and Olisa Azikiwe (The Fan Economist on Substack) break down whether LeBron has finally lost the leverage he's held for years, why the Sixers could become another version of the infamous 2012-13 Lakers, and much more. If you love NBA analysis that goes beyond hot takes, this episode is for you. Has LeBron finally lost the leverage he's had throughout his career? Would LeBron actually make Philadelphia a championship favorite? Is Joel Embiid still capable of leading a title team? Are the defending Knicks now the NBA's standard? Which Eastern Conference team improved the most this offseason? Is Adam Silver handling the Trail Blazers ownership situation correctly? Which NBA franchise is under the most pressure entering next season? Who wins the East if LeBron stays in Los Angeles? Chapters (00:00) - LeBron heading to the 76ers (15:34) - Did LeBron lose the leverage he thinks he has? (19:50) - Comparing this Sixers team to the 2012-13 Lakers collapse (27:00) - Is Joel Embiid the biggest problem, not the solution? (33:56) - How the Knicks championship reshaped the entire NBA (56:24) - Adam Silver and the Portland Trail Blazers ownership crisis 🎙 The Men Who Cry Podcast: sports, culture, and the stories underneath. 📲 Instagram, TikTok, X: @TheMenWhoCryPod 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications. #LeBronJames #76ers #JoelEmbiid #JalenBrown #NBA #AdamSilver #PodcastClip #TheMenWhoCry

  5. Jul 24

    The Phillies Will Win the World Series | Baseball Is a Game of Vibes

    Lane Riordan joins the show to break down why the Phillies COMPLETELY changed their season, Juan Soto's MVP case, what's gone wrong for the Mets, and the biggest storylines heading into October. Can the Phillies win the World Series? Is Juan Soto the MVP? Why are the Mets still underperforming? Who should actually be the World Series favorite? Chapters (00:21) Intro & MLB Whip-around (05:02) Why the AL feels wide open (08:42) Junior Caminero's breakout (29:48) The Yankees' future (41:22) Why the Mets keep falling short (1:04:43) Why the Phillies can win it all 🎙️ The Men Who Cry Podcast: sports, culture, and the stories underneath. Subscribe for new episodes every week. #MLB #Baseball #Phillies #JuanSoto #Yankees #Mets #WorldSeries

  6. Jul 24

    Jay-Z’s Return, Cancel Culture Hypocrisy, & Can Kanye Ever Come Back? Ft. Armon Sadler (Stay Busy Pod)

    Jay-Z called his critics hypocrites for boycotting companies while working with Target. Is he right? Is Jay-Z the last true "event artist" left in music? And can Kanye West ever be culturally rehabilitated after everything? Armon Sadler joins Jus to break it all down. [0:21] Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium residency[9:14] The last "event artists" in music[24:33] The boycott hypocrisy debate[40:35] Kanye's path back... or lack of one The Men Who Cry PodcastInstagram, TikTok, X: @TheMenWhoCryPod

  7. Jul 21

    Spain Dominated Argentina, LeBron's Decision, & New York's Historic Summer

    Spain are World Cup champions, but the final wasn't nearly as close as the 1–0 score suggests. Jus breaks down why Spain completely controlled Argentina from start to finish, what the numbers reveal, and why the result was inevitable once Spain scored.Then the conversation shifts to LeBron James and the unique reality of signing him in 2026. Teams aren't just acquiring an all-time great... they're taking on everything that comes with the LeBron business, including the possibility of a documentary following his final chapter.The episode closes with a reflection on New York City's unforgettable summer, from the Knicks to the World Cup to Jay-Z, and why it may become one of the greatest stretches in the city's sports history.Chapters(00:00) Spain wins the World Cup(01:20) Why the scoreline was misleading(03:00) Argentina's collapse(05:00) Messi, Trump & predictions(13:59) LeBron's free agency(16:00) New York City's historic summerSubscribe for weekly sports and culture conversations that go beyond the headlines.Find us on social media @themenwhocrypod.

  8. Jul 16

    Kawhi's Salary Cap Scandal, World Cup Semis & Bam vs. Herro

    Is Kawhi Leonard actually getting banned from the NBA? Why is the Clippers-Raptors trade frozen? And why does the Bam Adebayo/Tyler Herro fight say more about Bam than Herro? Jus breaks it all down, plus World Cup semifinal picks. [0:24] World Cup semifinals and more FIFA corruption talk[5:31] The Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal[9:39] Peak Clippers dysfunction[21:50] The Bam/Herro fight The Men Who Cry PodcastInstagram, TikTok, X - @TheMenWhoCryPod

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We’re a podcast built on real conversation — covering sports, politics, culture, and everything in between. The aim is to create a space where guests can share opinions, challenge ideas, and have honest dialogue — while still keeping it engaging and entertaining.

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  • Creator
    Jus Richards
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Jus Richards
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    The Men Who Cry Podcast