The episode kicks off with a lively discussion about a "big weekend" in sports, particularly focusing on the Philadelphia Phillies' performance, the Ryder Cup, and NFL Week 4. The House congratulates the Phillies' manager, Rob Thompson, and players Trey Turner and Kyle Schwaber for their collective triple crown in the National League. Michael Phelan expresses admiration for Tom Watson's sportsmanship at the Ryder Cup, while Pope brings up Shane Lowry's celebratory antics. Bison discusses the retirement of Bob Carpenter and Michael A. Taylor, highlighting their baseball careers. Milk, on the other hand, is frustrated with the Buccaneers' special teams coordinator after two blocked punts and a blocked field goal.

The conversation then shifts to NFL Week 4 takeaways, with House identifying the Lions, Eagles, Bills, and Chiefs as the top four teams. They discuss injuries impacting team performance, the surprising play of Jackson Dart, and the struggles of teams like the Packers and Chargers. College football is also a hot topic, with Milk celebrating UVA's upset over FSU and the impressive performance of Ole Miss. The hosts also delve into the Georgia-Alabama game, with Bison sharing his experience from the stadium and the controversial third-down play. The episode concludes with a discussion about the upcoming MLB postseason, the Mets' disappointing season, and a "punch" segment where the hosts criticize the behavior of New York fans at the Ryder Cup and the NBA's investigation into the Clippers.

The Wild World of Sports: A Deep Dive into NFL, College Football, MLB, and the Ryder Cup

This past weekend was a whirlwind for sports enthusiasts, packed with thrilling upsets, intense rivalries, and plenty of talking points across various leagues. From the gridiron to the golf course, here's a closer look at the major narratives that unfolded

The crew kicks off the episode by highlighting their players of the week, shouting out impressive performances from guys like Jordan Davis, Baker Mayfield, and Marcus Mariota.

The get into the surprising results from Week 3 in the NFL, where Super Bowl contenders like the Bills and Packers showed some unexpected struggles. There was a lot of discussion around the dominant Colts, the surprisingly competent Giants under Daniel Jones, and a deep dive into the Eagles-Rams game, where they praised the Rams' talent but criticized Sean McVay's Red Zone play-calling, which ultimately allowed Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown to take over in the second half.

The focus then shifts to the college football landscape, with a preview of some massive upcoming SEC matchups, including a highly anticipated Georgia vs. Alabama game. They make their weekly betting picks for both college and the NFL, after recapping last week's mixed results.

You'll also get a detailed breakdown of the upcoming Ryder Cup (led by Pope) analyzing the strengths of a veteran European team against an American squad with home-field advantage at the notoriously tough Bethpage Black.

They give a "lasso" to the news that the Washington Commanders have secured a deal to build a new stadium and return to D.C., and "pour one out" in a heartfelt tribute to a late Philadelphia Flyers hockey legend, Then some quick hits on the MLB playoff race, a few final thoughts on the NFL weekend, and some breaking NBA injury news.

In this episode, the guys dive straight into the fallout from NFL Week 2, starting with the surprising number of teams already sitting at 0-2. They quickly write off the seasons for teams like the Bears, Jets, and Titans, but spend a good chunk of time debating the Kansas City Chiefs' rough start. While some think the Chiefs look old, House argues they've simply lost their moxie and are missing key offensive weapons.

The Giants also come under fire for their poor defense and coaching miscues, while the surprising 2-0 Colts get a nod for their hot start behind "Danny Dimes". The controversial "tush push" also sparks a debate, with Bison reversing his stance, saying it's just not interesting for the game.

The conversation moves to college football, where the transfer portal isn't living up to the hype for high-profile QBs like Nico Iamaleava and Arch Manning. After Tennessee suffered a heartbreaking OT loss due to what the hosts call "coaching malpractice," the crew questions if Georgia is as dominant as in past years. Milk has resigned himself to misery, declaring coach Billy Napier has "destroyed" QB DJ Lagway and will be fired within weeks. They also call out the absurdity of 0-2 Notre Dame still being in the top 25 polls.

"There is nothing worse than an amputated spirit." - Patrick Mickler

Wrapping things up, the episode tackles the significant off-the-field controversy surrounding the LA Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, and Kawhi Leonard. They break down the allegations of circumventing the NBA salary cap through a sham company - a story brought to light by podcaster Pablo Torre—and praise his investigative work.

They also cover their weekly NFL and college football betting picks before concluding with "lassos", including Jared Goff paying off school lunch debt and Bills' coach Sean McDermott buying a house for a childhood friend who protected him from bullies.

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The crew dives headfirst into NFL Week One, where they call out everyone from Ravens' coach John Harbaugh for conservative play-calling to Giants' owner John Mara for the team's abysmal start. Week one overreactions were in full swing, with Rooster delivering an all-time tirade against the Giants, demanding (again) for the coach be fired and Wilson benched for Jackson Dart. The guys broke down the Eagles-Cowboys game in detail, with House talking about Dak Prescott's lack of mobility, CeeDee Lamb's drops, and the pre-game "Spitgate" incident that saw Jalen Carter ejected. Other notable discussions included surprising performances from the Packers and Chargers, disappointment in the Lions and Dolphins, and an early look at Aaron Rodgers' successful return.

Sadly for Milk, the conversation shifted to college football, where Milk unleashes his own epic rant about the Florida Gators after their embarrassing loss to in-state rival South Florida. He calls for coach Billy Napier to be fired, lamenting that the program is stuck with him due to an $18 million buyout and faces a brutal upcoming schedule.

Following football talk, the crew makes their weekly "Plaxico" (NFL) and "Menteer Matters" (NCAAF) betting picks for the upcoming weekend's slate of games.

The episode wraps up with punches and lassos featuring the viral story of "Philly Karen," a fan who took a home run ball from a child, and the subsequent lasso for player Harrison Bader, who made it right by giving the kid an autographed bat.

We talk about a couple "Buzzer Beaters," touching on major injuries plaguing the Phillies, the fallout of the WNBA season following Caitlin Clark's injury, and a recap of the US Open.

Finally, they poured one out for two sports legends who recently passed away: longtime MLB player and manager Davey Johnson and iconic NHL goalie Ken Dryden.

Football is officially back, and the guys—(well, at least Rooster, House, and Pope)—are all over it. This episode kicks off with a deep dive into the NFC, asking the big question: can anyone actually challenge the Philadelphia Eagles this year?

You'll hear the guys break down the top contenders, with the Detroit Lions getting a lot of love as a team to watch out for. They also debate whether the Packers, Niners, and even the Bucs have what it takes to make a run.

The real fun starts when the conversation turns to that massive Micah Parsons trade. Pope, a long-suffering Cowboys fan, unloads on Jerry Jones for sending a "generational talent" to the Green Bay Packers. He even compares the feeling to when Dallas lost Luka Dončić—yeah, it gets pretty heated.

The guys switch gears to recap a wild opening weekend of college football, getting into Arch Manning's shaky debut for Texas, Alabama looking soft and getting shoved around by Florida State, and whether powerhouses like Notre Dame should be worried after a rough start.

Plus, you'll get the crew's weekly betting picks with the "Plaxico Locks" for the NFL and their brand new college football segment, "Matier Matters". Stick around to find out who gets called out in "Punchable Face of the Week" and who gets praised in the "Lasso of the Week". It’s a packed show!

The guys discuss a range of topics from Cal Raleigh's historic home run season for a catcher to fantasy football with a focus on rookie running back Tank Bigsby. They also touch on Terry McLaurin's lucrative new contract with the Commanders and golfer Keegan Bradley's upcoming Ryder Cup captain's picks, including the possibility of him picking himself.

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They also provide a comprehensive preview of the NFL's AFC. The guys largely agree that the Buffalo Bills are the clear favorites to win the AFC East, while the rest of the division faces significant challenges.

A major debate unfolds regarding who can dethrone the Kansas City Chiefs, with strong arguments made for the Baltimore Ravens, who have bolstered their already stout defense and added Derrick Henry to the backfield. Other teams analyzed include the Denver Broncos, with (some of the guys) saying Bo Nix is expected to have a top-tier year, They also talk about the Houston Texans, who are predicted to dominate the AFC South, and potential surprise teams like the Los Angeles Chargers.

In MLB playoff talk they break down the tight wild card races in both the American and National Leagues. The crew gives their predictions for year-end awards, highlighting the AL MVP race between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh, Shohei Ohtani's dominance in the NL MVP conversation, and close contests for the Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards.

Punchable Face of the Week: The guys wrap up by discussing Daniil Medvedev's U.S. Open outburst, a controversial Yankees draft pick, and a look ahead to the massive opening weekend of college football, featuring matchups like Texas at Ohio State and LSU at Clemson.

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In this episode the crew kicks off with their bar segment, shouting out Brewers' manager Pat Murphy and debating MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's hints at expansion and geographical realignment.

Next they talk college football, with an in-depth look of the Big 12 and ACC. They break down conference favorites, sleeper teams like Arizona State and Texas Tech, and speculate on how Deion Sanders will fare at Colorado without his sons and Travis Hunter. They also touch on Clemson's dominance in the ACC and whether teams like Duke, Pitt, or SMU can challenge Miami for the number two spot.

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The discussion takes a legal turn as they revisit the racial discrimination lawsuit Brian Flores has filed against the NFL and Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the league. They break down the legal concept of arbitration and why Flores's case getting to discovery is a massive deal for the NFL.

They wrap up with some late-breaking fantasy football advice, including warnings about injured or suspended players like Rashee Rice and Jordan Addison, and some potential rising stars to target. They close out with their weekly "Punchable Face" and "Lasso" segments, giving a shout-out to the first woman to skateboard across the United States.

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In this episode, the "Popeless" crew talk cover a lot of topics. Milk is still trying to figure out why Rays manager Kevin Cash kept pitching to Cal Raleigh, who went on a home run tear against them. Then, in true Cowboys' haters fashion, did a little preseason clowning on CeeDee Lamb for getting run over by a ref on the sidelines and Dak Prescott for already talking about the NFC Championship game.

They also gave a shout-out to Jen Pawol, the first woman to ump an MLB game, and poured one out for golfer Tommy Fleetwood, who just can't seem to close out a tournament win, plus gave some props to the Little League Softball champs from Pennsylvania.

They talked about Stetson Bennett's comeback with the Rams, and got into big, breaking news/legal conversation about Jon Gruden winning his appeal to take the NFL to court instead of being forced into arbitration.

We have a big college football preview for you, starting with the SEC. The consensus being that the conference is wide open this year, with giants like Texas, Georgia, and Alabama all starting new quarterbacks. The guys also share some potential dark horses. They discuss the Big Ten, and the three-horse race between Ohio State, Oregon, and Penn State.

The guys also jumped across the pond for a Premier League preview, wondering if Liverpool can repeat as champs and highlighting all the crazy money being spent on new, high-powered front-three attackers by clubs like Man City, Arsenal, and Chelsea.

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Also, if you're looking for a company to develop your website and digital marketing, Digital Law Marketing offers exclusive regional partnerships, unlike other companies that might prioritize marketing competitors. Their proven results have led to significant increases in organic originations. Go to DigitalLawMarketing.com for details.

Also, special thanks to Assembly Software is a huge part of how the guys keep this show going. It's known for its leading case management product, TrialWorks, and its cloud-based solution, Neos. Neos allows law firms to access everything on the road and now features an AI program to enhance efficiency in tasks like drafting letters. Check out AssemblySoftware.com for more information.

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