This episode is STACKED with wild headlines, major shake-ups, and the kind of trending chaos we live for. We kick things off with the bombshell business news—Netflix is pushing to buy Warner Brothers, but Paramount has jumped in with a counteroffer that could flip Hollywood upside down. Streaming wars are officially back on.

Then we head straight into celebrity madness as Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift reportedly lock in a wedding date and choose their venue—AND tell the world about it. Yep, the internet didn’t stand a chance.

We also dive into the rising star energy of Fernando Mendoza, the newest name everyone is suddenly obsessed with.

On the culture side, women are updating their dating expectations for 2026, and the standards shift might surprise you. Meanwhile, a story goes viral about a woman furious that her husband calmly accepts her request for a divorce—and the takes are spicy.

Plus: Jacob Elordi apparently makes Margot Robbie’s knees weak, and a Cheesecake Factory chef drops a revelation that has customers rethinking everything.

And of course, we close things out with our staples:

💬 Question of the Day
☢️ Nuclear Opinion

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Netflix to buy Warner Brothers but Paramount is stepping in too to make Counteroffer (6:00)

Travis and Taylor have decided on a wedding date and wedding venue and they let the public know (16:45)

Woman Upset Her Husband Accepts Divorce (27:34)

Jacob Elordi Makes Margot Robbie's "Knees Weak" (48:06)

Dating expectations (53:20)

Fernando Mendoza (1:10:34)

Cheesecake Factory Chef Reveals Something (1:20:30)

Question of the Day (1:29:23)

Nuclear Opinion (1:37:46)
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Week 14 in the NFL was absolute madness, packed with statement wins, late-game drama, and major playoff movement.

We break down everything from the Lions lighting up the Cowboys behind Jahmyr Gibbs’ three-TD explosion, to the Broncos winning their 10th straight as Bo Nix continues to impress the league.

The Packers outlasted the Bears to stay atop the NFC North, the Saints found life again with a much-needed win over Tampa, and the Rams steamrolled the Cardinals behind Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua. We also hit the biggest storylines from around the league — QB performances, defensive meltdowns, playoff risers and fallers, and what these results mean with the postseason approaching.

All of these games and more will be broken down on this episode. It is A fast, fiery, all-action recap of everything you need to know from Week 14.

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Chiefs- Texans (2:20)
Lions vs Cowboys (6:46)
Bears- Packers (8:48)
Steelers- Ravens (11:12)
Bengals- Bills (12:34)

Colts- Jags (15:23)
Titans- Browns (17:12)
Commanders- Vikings (19:57)
Jets- Dolphins (21:11)

Broncos- Raiders (23:12)
Saints- Bucks (25:12)
Rams- Cardinals (27:23)

MNF Picks (28:34)
Look into Next Week (30:12)
Seahawks vs Falcons (33:33)
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On today’s episode, we break down one of the wildest Championship Weekends college football has ever delivered — and react to the FINAL College Football Playoff bracket that has the entire country talking.

We start with the shocker in the Big Ten, where Indiana stunned Ohio State in a defensive slugfest that crowned the Hoosiers as conference champs and ignited their push toward the No. 1 seed. Then we head to the SEC, where Georgia put on a vintage Kirby Smart masterclass, shutting down Alabama and punching their ticket to another playoff run.

The Big 12 title game saw Texas Tech deliver a statement win over BYU, riding turnovers and a suffocating defense to their first Big 12 Championship in program history. And the drama didn’t stop there—over in the ACC, Duke and Virginia delivered the most emotional game of the weekend, capped off by an overtime walk-off that sent the Blue Devils to the top of the conference for the first time in decades.

Then it’s time for the main event:

🔥 OUR FULL REACTION TO THE FINAL 12-TEAM COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BRACKET 🔥

We break down the seeding, who deserved a bye, who got snubbed, the best first-round matchups, which teams are most dangerous, and who we think has the clearest path to the national championship.

Big 10 Championship (3:15)
SEC Championship (5:45)
Big 12 Championship (7:31)
ACC Championship (8:34)
College Football Playoff Bracket Reaction (10:20)

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On today’s episode, we’re hitting every corner of the culture — from prediction markets to pop culture meltdowns and everything in between. We start with Polymarket and Kalshi, breaking down why prediction markets are exploding right now, how they work, and why everyone from crypto traders to Wall Street analysts is suddenly betting on real-world events.

Then we dive into the Akaash Singh drama, the clips going viral, and the internet debate over whether his wife is making him look bad or whether the whole situation is being blown out of proportion.

Next up: Max Kellerman stops by The Bill Simmons Podcast, and the sports media world reacts. We get into what he said, the state of sports talk, and why his return to long-form conversation hits different.

We also talk about HBO Max streaming Mad Men — and the hilarious little errors fans keep spotting in the newly uploaded episodes.

In Hollywood news, Quentin Tarantino has some unexpectedly harsh words for Paul Dano, and we unpack what that rant says about Tarantino’s standards, Hollywood culture, and ego.

Plus: a raccoon breaks into a liquor store, gets drunk, and is found passed out like a furry rockstar — one of the wildest headlines of the week.

And as always, we wrap with our Question of the Day and a bold Nuclear Opinion that might just start a fight in your group chat.

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PolyMarket & Kalshi talking about the rise of predictions markets (7:30)

Akaash Singh Drama (28:45)

Max Kellerman on Bill simmons (56:45)

HBO max botch while streaming Mad Men (1:04:30)

Tarantino's harsh words to Paul Dano (1:07:12)

Raccoon gets drunk (1:11:12)

Question of the day (1:14:00)

Nuclear Opinion (1:16:50)

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Jose and Dolo are TURNING UP for one of the wildest cards of the year as UFC 323 storms into Las Vegas. This episode is nothing but smoke, energy, and straight fight-week chaos as the guys break down every matchup that’s about to blow the roof off T-Mobile Arena.

We’re talking:

💥 Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 — a title rematch with REAL bad blood and career-defining stakes.

⚡ Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van — a flyweight title fight where someone’s hype train gets derailed HARD.

🔥 Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira — the former champ vs. the phenom. Someone’s legacy shifts tonight.

💣 Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott — Olympic gold vs. the future. This one might get disrespectful FAST.

💪 Jan Błachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov — a light-heavyweight slugfest guaranteed to end in violence.

Jose and Dolo are breaking down who’s walking in confident, who’s walking out humbled, and which fights are about to steal the entire show.

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0:35 - Dolo shows off Affliction hat, Jose talks about Afflictions fight promotion that failed
5:30- Current state of the UFC titleholders
8:53 - Jose reminds us this is the last ppv card before the paramount deal
10:48 - Dolo & Jose name the grudge matches we all would love to see
16:01- Dolo talks about Adesanya being wrong on all his picks for ufc 322
18:58- Dolo talks about manny pacquaio’s son’s boxing match and how horrible he is
22:15- Dolo and jose disagree about the jake paul vs anthony joshua fight
34:52 - Jan Blachowicz vs Bogdan Guskov
44:12 - Henry Cejudo vs Payton Talbott
1:00:43- Brandon Moreno vs Tatsuro Taira
1:15:00- Alexandre Pantoje vs Joshua Van
1:29:40- Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan
1:46:12- Jose makes a wild prediction about the future of the ufc
1:52:37- Dolo and Jose finalize their parlays

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On today’s show, we’re diving into one of our most wide-ranging episodes yet. We kick things off by decoding the internet’s latest relationship label — what exactly is a non-Demi-curious-semi-binary relationship? From there, we react to Erin Andrews’ latest headline moment, and then ask the big holiday question: Is a Home Alone legacy sequel actually a good idea or Hollywood madness?

We also break down Paul Heyman’s impact on wrestling storytelling, run through Variety’s Top 100 Funniest Comedies list, and talk about why McDonald’s prices keep climbing (and how fans are reacting). Plus, the Clippers’ announcers got into an on-air argument… and we have thoughts.

As always, we wrap with our Question of the Day and a bold Nuclear Opinion that might spark a debate of its own.

Tap into Episode 654 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

What is a Non-Demi-curious-semi-binary relationship? (5:10)
Erin Andrews (13:45)
Strangers Things (18:00)
Home Alone Legacy Sequel? (22:30)
Paul Heyman (29:00)
Variety top 100 funniest comedies(33:38)
McDonald's Rises Prices (40:45)
Clippers announcer argues with each other (55:45)
Question of the day (59:12): What is the best Christmas song?
(1:11:02) What is the best Christmas Movie?
Nuclear opinion (1:25:00)
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Week 13 delivered absolute chaos across the NFL, and we’re breaking down every headline, upset, and wild finish. From Nick Folk drilling a 56-yard game-winner for the Jets… to the 49ers bullying the Browns… to the Panthers shocking the Rams… this week had everything. We dive deep into the games that shaped the playoff race: Jaguars crushing the Titans, Dolphins’ statement win over the Saints, the Seahawks–Vikings thriller, and the Bills and Steelers battling it out in a gritty AFC showdown.

We analyze the biggest moments, the players who stepped up, the teams that folded, and what all of it means moving into the final stretch of the season. Whether you’re here for the X’s and O’s or the drama, this is your ultimate Week 13 recap.

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Packers- Lions (3:32)
Cowboys- Chiefs (5:52)
Bengals- Ravens (8:05)
Bears- Eagles (9:29)

Jets- Falcons (11:30)
49ers- Browns (13:50)
Panthers- Rams (14:12)
Jags- Titans (16:45)

Dolphins- Saints (17:47)
Bucs- Cards (19:30)
Seahawks- Vikings (21:35)
Bills- Steelers (24:55)

Commanders- Broncos (25:04)
MNF Picks (27:01)
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On today’s episode, we dive into one of the wildest weekends of the college football season and set the table for an electric Conference Championship Week. We start with the brand-new AP Poll and break down how Ohio State, Indiana, Georgia, Oregon, and Texas Tech sit heading into the final push — plus who still has a path to the College Football Playoff.

Then we recap all the chaos from rivalry weekend: Ohio State silencing Michigan with a dominant win in The Game, Texas stunning Texas A&M and blowing up the SEC title picture, and Alabama surviving the Iron Bowl to keep their championship hopes alive. We’ll tell you what each game means for the playoff race, coaching shakeups, and bowl positioning.

Speaking of shakeups — Lane Kiffin is officially headed to LSU. We walk through why he made the jump, what it means for the Tigers, and how Ole Miss plans to navigate losing their head coach right before the postseason.

And, of course, we update the Heisman race heading into the final week. Fernando Mendoza, Julian Sayin, and Diego Pavia headline the board — but who has the momentum? Who needs a championship-week “Heisman moment”? And who might surprise voters at the last minute?

It’s wall-to-wall college football: top-25 movement, rivalry reaction, conference championship stakes, Heisman watch, and the biggest coaching news in the country — all in one stacked episode.

Tap into Episode 652 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

AP Polls (3:05)
Conference Championships (8:30)

• Big 10 (9:30)
• SEC (15:23)
• Big 12 (20:54)
• Other conference championships (25:54)

Lane going to LSU (31:05)

Michigan - Ohio State (42:25)

Texas - Texas A&M (46:42)

Alabama - Auburn (51:52)

Heismen Race (55:00)