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43 MIN. AGO

PTFO - Nate Silver Is Still Gambling with His Reputation

Trump won, Silicon Valley is Moneyballing everything, and the worldview of the most famous political nerd on Earth... is eating the world. But Nate Silver still wants to prove people wrong: on what the 2016 and 2024 elections really told us; his falling out with the Left; and how tech billionaires are more irrational than they like to admit. Also: Elon Musk totaling a car, Peter Thiel believing in destiny, and Neymar playing poker. Buy Nate Silver's new book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/529280/on-the-edge-by-nate-silver/ Subscribe to Silver Bulletin: https://www.natesilver.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min
46 MIN. AGO

NPDS - MLB FINALLY looking to end blackouts!; Yankees owner talks race for Juan Soto!

Today's Nothing Personal word of the day is "2028," as in the year MLB plans to create national packages for major streaming companies to bid on to end local blackouts. (17:06) Will Juan Soto end up back in The Bronx? Hal Steinbrenner met with Soto, saying he has "no idea" if the superstar will sign with the Yankees...yikes. Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal are your 2024 Cy Young Winners. MLB MVPs will be announced tonight, SPOILER: expect Ohtani and Judge. (30:23) Review: People Versus Larry Flynt (35:28) A Florida man is suing Netflix because he couldn't access the Tyson Paul fight. (40:14) NBA and Disney are producing an animated Alt-Cast called "Dunk The Halls." It'll be a Mickey and Friends-themed version of Knicks Vs. Spurs at noon ET on Christmas Day. (45:15) Illinois Senator Dick Durbin (D) plans to introduce a bill called the fair ball act which would roll back MLB’s exclusion meaning they would have to pay minor leaguers fair wages and overtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min
16 HR. AGO

ODDBALL - Celtics Snap Cavs Streak, Flow State Knecht, Sixers Struggles

The Celtics ended the Cavaliers’ winning streak in a nail-biter that went down to the wire. Despite missing key players, the Cavs kept it close, but Boston ultimately came out on top. Over in Los Angeles, rookie Dalton Knecht lit up the Crypto.com Arena with a performance that has fans buzzing about his Rookie of the Year potential. Even LeBron James chimed in, reminding everyone that he saw Knecht’s potential long ago. Meanwhile, the 76ers are facing internal turmoil, with Joel Embiid at the center of scrutiny from Tyrese Maxey. Amin and Charlotte break it all down and dive into the latest DraftKings prop bets in this week’s game of "Prop-A-Slot." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 min
1 DAY AGO

NPDS - Jets fire Joe Douglas: dysfunction level reaches all time high! Is Deion Sanders leaving for NFL?; Update on Rays stadium vote! (Episode 1173)

Today’s word of the day is ‘unilateral’ as in the Jets as in Woody Johnson and in Aaron Rodgers as in Joe Douglas. What a mess this team is. The Athletic released an article after Johnson fired Douglas yesterday and it’s damning. (11:55) Deion Sanders is the hottest name in coaching right now. His son may be a Top 5 pick. His other player Travis Hunter may be a Top 5 pick. Is Sanders following them? Is he the next Cowboys head man? (17:10) What is happening with the Rays? Is a new stadium happening? Is the county commission finally going to vote? Is the Rays letter going to get anything done? (34:00) Review: My Old Ass. (37:10) The Sixers have some issues. Big issues. Embiid sized issues. The 76ers reportedly have a team meeting where Tyrese Maxey called out Embiid. Uh oh. (42:40) NPPOD. (45:20) Manager of the Year was announced. Congrats! Vogt and Murphy win the award in their debut seasons. Wow. (49:20) I was supposed to be there for Rafa Nadal’s final match at the Davis Cup and the universe had other plans! Spain was eliminated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min
1 DAY AGO

ODDBALL - Can the Cavs Break the Warriors' Record? | Oddball Trivia Tuesday with Mo Dakhil

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the week—Trivia Tuesday! Last week, Israel Gutierrez stepped in for Amin and narrowly lost to Jeremy Tache in a 4-3 battle. This week, Amin returns to reclaim his crown, but standing in his way is our special guest challenger, Mo Dakhil. Mo and Amin field questions about buzzer-beaters from Jayson Tatum and Julius Randle, NBA Cup standings featuring the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic, and historic milestones like Chris Paul chasing Jason Kidd on the all-time assists leaderboard. They also tackle debates about teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Lakers, and highlight standout performances from players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, and James Harden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 min
1 DAY AGO

PTFO - It's Time to Remember One of the Worst Athletes Ever

We are entrapped by an algorithm preying on our most terrifying human vulnerabilities. But inside us exists a cabinet of curiosities, and few are better at finding poetry in our past than Nate DiMeo of The Memory Palace, an award-winning podcast and new book. Pablo's kindred spirit conjures a time before Jason Giambi and the golden thong, when the least qualified Major Leaguer of all time was also, somehow, the luckiest. Plus: a new video about pigeons; swimming “lesser channels”; and, yes, raccoons failing to eat cotton candy. Buy the book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-memory-palace-true-short-stories-of-the-past-nate-dimeo/21177599 Subscribe to The Memory Palace: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-memory-palace/id299436963 And listen to the Prince episode of "Pablo Torre Finds Out": https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/when-docs-cry-inside-the-secret-netflix-masterpiece/id1685093486?i=1000672194989 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
2 DAYS AGO

NPDS - Pursuit of Juan Soto is HEATING up! Jerry World is the Cowboys own personal hellscape; Rays new stadium deal on brink of collapse! (Episode 1172)

Today’s word of the day is ‘outbid’ as in Juan Soto as in the Mets as in the Yankees as in the Red Sox as in the Blue Jays as in the Dodgers as in Scott Boras. What is the latest on the pursuit of Juan Soto? (12:10) The 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was released. Ichiro and CC Sabathia are the two favorites to get in. (17:40) Rookie of the Year was announced yesterday. Paul Skenes and Luis Gil were your winners! (20:20) The Dallas Cowboys are a disaster. Jerry World is a doom hole of abyss. They can’t win at home. Jerry Jones is losing it. This is bad bad bad. (33:15) Review: Between the Temples. (35:25) The Houston Astros have a new stadium name. So long Minute Maid Park. Hello, Daikin Park. (38:07) NPPOD. (41:00) Today is a monumental day for the Tampa Bay Rays. There’s a vote today. If it doesn’t go well the new stadium deal in St. Pete is all but dead. (46:35) The Buffalo Bills are taking on money. The Pegula Family is set to sell 20% of the Bills to investors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min
2 DAYS AGO

ODDBALL - Inside the NBA, Tatum Travels, Cavs Hot Streak

Big news: Inside the NBA is heading to ABC and ESPN, replacing NBA Countdown. Charlotte and Amin react to the shift and what it says about the challenge of replicating Inside's success. On the court, Jayson Tatum’s OT game-winner sparks controversy over missed calls and Joe Mazzulla’s postgame comments annoy Amin. The Cavaliers remain undefeated at 15-0, with Amin explaining why they’re legit contenders—Georges Niang’s surprising impact included. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves’ season swings between highs and lows, and the Thunder defy logic starting a 6'5" center. Plus, the Mavs face tough questions about Luka’s fit as Kyrie thrives in his absence. Finally, we make our picks in Hot Streak, presented by DraftKings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Amin!

Jun 30

tommzmust1

Since becoming a full time clown and reverting back into a child… Amin really doesn’t know basketball (sing the song Alison Turner)
Ruined by David Samson

Aug 24

Starlog69

Was this supposed to be a Lebatard feed or Samson’s feed?
The Best

Apr 22

1buffetphan

I’ve been listening for years. A lot of inside jokes! Stick wth it and you too will eventually get the show.
Mystery Crate

May 5

Mt_hunter

SHUT the F up in the background. Good lord. The humming and singing by people in the background as people are talking is absurd. Had to shut the episode off cause it was about the most annoying thing I’ve ever listened to. Whoever was doing that…you’re not an artist. You are ruining the show. Good lord