Did Charles really pick the Criterion Channel over the NBA Cup final? He tells Mike why he made that decision, despite the fact that he considered the league's third annual in-season trip to Vegas to have been a success. Staying in the association, expansion may or may not be on the way, and league decisions on both Terry Rozier and the Los Angeles Clippers still hang in the balance. The NFL lost the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes, and Micah Parsons in a span of a few hours, but will the ratings take a hit? Snoop Dogg adds Netflix Halftime performer to his résumé, the College Football Playoff is here, and what does the latest bombshell media news mean for the sports world? Plus, Jason's Wormbyte on World Cup ticket prices, and the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week sends Mike on a confusing journey back in time.

As always, it was a jam-packed week in the world of football. Charles and Mike discuss Sherrone Moore being fired from Michigan and then arrested that same night, Notre Dame taking its bowl and going home, and the Irish-less College Football Playoff field. Then, in the pros, the Colts turn to... Philip Rivers?! The draft will be shorter, the refs will get more training, and the flag football momentum continues. Plus, Charles has YouTube TV fatigue, but there is a big update for sports fans! Jason's Wormbyte features his thoughts on Notre Dame and the World Cup Draw... a draw which also had Mike's attention in the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.

Live from New York! For the first time ever, the guys come together to record a live, in-person show! Charles and Mike discuss Lane Kiffin's dramatic move from Ole Miss to LSU and what it means for the overall state of college sports. Plus, a very successful Thanksgiving weekend, and an even more intriguing weekend ahead for the NFL, Netflix's big move to hire Elle Duncan away from ESPN, and more. Jason's Wormbyte covers the ACC Championship Game tiebreaker chaos and Friday's World Cup draw, while the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week goes across the pond!

Disney is finally back on YouTube TV! Charles and Mike discuss the deal, which includes a belated, but under-promoted, win for consumers. A big week on the field in the NFL led to more bad calls, bad coaching, and a second spitting incident of the season. Off the field, all three Thanksgiving halftime shows have been announced, but when will we know who Netflix's Christmas act will be? Plus, the NHL embraces prediction markets before anybody else, the Mets lose again, and Mookie Betts adds to his resume. Jason's WormByte on the MLS schedule change and the voodoo that impacted World Cup qualifying. The Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week leads to a special listener shoutout. Happy Thanksgiving!

Charles, Mike, and Jason pay tribute to the great Paul Tagliabue and share stories from their time working with him when he was the Commissioner of the NFL. In media news, the YouTube vs. Disney blackout is somehow still going, while ESPN and FOX are playing Grinch when it comes to Netflix's Christmas Day talent. Plus, two more athletes are indicted on gambling-related charges, Nico Harrison is the latest high-profile GM to be fired, and Brian Daboll joins a shockingly long list of failed Coach-QB partnerships. Jason tries to ruffle Mike's feathers about the Eagles with his non-sequitur, and a SportsCenter Top 10-worthy Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.

The Dodgers went back-to-back in arguably the greatest World Series of all-time. Now, how does MLB capitalize on it? Charles and Mike answer that question and react to the epic series from all angles. The YouTube TV-Disney blackout continues, begging the question, "when will the fans say enough?" Plus, a major betting scandal in the UFC, LIV Golf may need to become LXXII Golf, and Tom Brady did what to his dog?! Jason's Wormbyte pays tribute to the great Bob Trumpy, and has Dr. Mike Smith become author Mike Smith?

The 2025 World Series has delivered so far, headlined by Monday's 18-inning Game 3 thriller. Charles and Mike share how long they were able to stay up, as well as their overall thoughts on the Fall Classic from a media and business perspective. Carlie Irsay-Gordon is revolutionizing NFL ownership, the jerseys stain a Sunday Night Football matchup between two iconic teams, and the Ravens' "honest mistake" regarding Lamar Jackson's practice status could be a costly one. Plus, Brian Kelly becomes the latest high-profile College Football coach to be fired, Jason's Wormbyte on a sky-high Saudi soccer stadium, and is Mike betting on himself in the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week?

The NBA is back... with a massive scandal. Charles and Mike react to Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier being arrested for illegal gambling, and discuss what it means for the sports world in general. They stay in the association to discuss NBC's big opening night and Inside the NBA's ESPN debut. The World Series is set, but who is going to watch? Plus, Sean Payton disses his old quarterback and Woody Johnson disses his new one. Jason's Wormbyte on the latest La Liga drama, the eternal Lionel Messi, and the F1/Apple deal. Also, is Charles a fan of Mike's fantasy basketball team?