When we recorded this, the Mavericks and Celtics had only played one game. Lots of chatter said Game 2 was a must-win. Well, the Mavericks didn't win it, so...guess we can all go home?

On top of that, reporters are dropping news from sources at wild times, such as the Lakers non-story about maybe signing Dan Hurley (spoiler: that didn't happen) during the NBA Finals and the USA Women's roster being announced after the "breaking news" that Caitlin Clark wasn't on it. Sean wonders what these sources get out of saying things.

Plus, Sean might start a new fast food fries ranking and we wax poetic about AIM away messages.

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The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are in the NBA Finals. Congrats to them! Yet, if you listened to some fans, you'd think the Celtics didn't deserve to be here because the teams they faced had key players who were injured. Okay...that's a reward for finishing with the best record of any team during the regular season.

Plus, Sean is now in his late 30s—what has he learned along the way? How many different types of cakes has he had during his birthday week? And we wrap up with a deep dive into a song that's nearly 20 years old.

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Sean is old, and he is FEELING it. And Joey is out of the country! So, we recorded this one well in advance about a topic that was new at the time: the release of the NFL schedule. And the hype around said schedule—four months in advance, no less!—is out of control.

How would Sean have announced things if he were in charge? We’re going through the Cowboys schedule one game at a time to find out.

A little while ago, Joey randomly thought about losing a close basketball game in high school after he hit a game-tying shot. That triggered a drastic ice hockey sad story from Sean. And, of course, there are plenty of pro sports moments that don’t turn out the way we want.

These events happened so long ago! Why do disappointing sports memories from the past routinely haunt our dreams?

Plus, a look at the opposing teams that have made Sean cry over the years. Bring the tissues for this one!

The Atlanta Hawks made the play-in tournament this season and looked like a team that was trying for most of the season. They only had a 3% chance of scoring the top pick in the NBA Draft lottery, and then they ended up winning it! Meanwhile, teams that tried to lose to better their odds fell out of the top slots. You love to see it.

Plus, memorable moments around the NBA Draft, this Zach Lowe piece explains how the lottery works better than Joey can, and this SB Nation article from a decade ago is a fantastic look at what would happen if the NBA lost all of its talent.

Basketball discourse is so weird. There are constant player comparisons, far too many discussions around legacy, and absurd lists that make no sense. It often turns into lazy discussion that makes for a frustrating experience.

Plus, Joey has a disappointing trip to the dentist and a quick nod to Bruins broadcaster Jack Edwards' wonderful maniacal laugh.

Reggie Bush won the Heisman Trophy in 2005, but then it was taken away in 2010 because of some minor infractions, especially considering the NIL deals out there today. Well, it took 14 years, but Bush's Heisman Trophy was finally reinstated. Better to fix a dumb thing late than never. Now, maybe we can move on to rectifying some of these vacated seasons.

Plus, an NHL rule that should be applied to other sports, road fans overpowering home fans with cheers, and Sean is displeased with the effort of the Dallas Mavericks.

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We've got plenty of dumbness in this episode! Joey has a tumultuous experience trying to attend a baseball game in Phoenix. Sean has a $40 margarita at a comedy show. And perhaps most distressingly, people still care far too much about what pro athletes are making. Say it with us: It's not our money. We don't need to worry about it.