(00:00) Holley and Smith address the recent changes in mask mandates with interesting anecdotes then get into a deeper discussion on vaccinations in the NFL and country as a whole (22:00) Quincy Avery shares his fascinating blend of personal experience and analysis of rookie QB's and more in an extended interview (46:10) Holley and Smith have a deep discussion about Naomi Osaka's recent interaction with a reporter at a press conference (1:13:00) The brothers react to Travis Kelce's shave, Gregg ...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 186
(00:00) Holley and Smith are back! The brothers recap their time off and look back at what happened over the past month (23:30) Assessing the rookie QB's in NFL preseason then determining which guys could be week 1 starters (43:25) Charles Robinson joins the show to weigh in on rookie QB's and get his opinion on who could start week 1 (54:25) Charles is back for an extended segment to update us on the ongoing Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson stories (1:10:00) Holley and Smith rehash their Aaron ...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 185
(00:00) Holley and Smith dissect Damian Lillard's comments on Portland and rumors of his desire to be traded in the offseason then speculate on possible buyers (20:50) The NFL is set to use more social justice messaging during the 2021 season, and despite the gesture, the brothers aren't convinced that the decision is entirely sincere (39:10) Vincent Goodwill shares his analysis of Team USA basketball and predictions on Lillard landing spots (56:25) Bonus Vinnie seg: we pick his brain on the win...
Jul 17, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 184
(00:00) Holley and Smith compare Giannis Antetokounmpo's Game 4 block to LeBron James in 2016 (23:20) The brothers discuss Chris Paul's ‘mini meltdown’ and wonder if he and the Suns can take control of game 5 (40:05) Do you make your own bed? Dwayne Casey believes making your bed means making it in the NBA (49:05) J.A. Adande joins the show to give his assessment of the NBA finals and weigh in on the better dunk debate (1:09:50) Reports surface that Tom Brady played last year with a torn MCL the...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 183
(00:00) Holley and Smith start by previewing the Bucks, Suns matchup and wonder if Giannis can put up another great performance (21:35) Happy 14th Wedding Anniversary to Michael Holley (38:25) The brothers explain why MLB All-Star Game proved baseball is in good hands with young stars (55:50) Holley and Smith debate if Team USA basketball has an issue with coaching or chemistry (1:12:40) Breaking down why Cassius Marsh's comments on 'The Patriot Way' are 'universal' and success doesn't mean sacr...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 182
(00:00) Holley and Smith wonder what's wrong with Team USA basketball and is the losing streak a sign that the world has caught up? (21:20) The Sixers are reportedly shopping Ben Simmons but are there any real buyers? The brothers speculate on trade scenarios and landing spots (38:20) Tom Haberstroh joins the show to discuss LeBron's desire to retire as a Laker and Ben Simmons as a viable trade option for the Lakers (53:20) The cheese stands alone: Holley and Smith assess the latest Aaron Rodger...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 181
(00:00) Holley and Smith react to the Bucks making a comeback in the NBA finals behind Giannis 41pt performance (19:25) Does Damian Lillard make Golden State Warriors championship contenders? The brothers debate the best landing spots for Portland's all-star (36:30) Vincent Goodwill joins the show to break down Giannis v Chris Paul and what it will take for each team to take the title (56:00) Holley and Smith review the latest rumors surrounding Aaron Rodgers: is Denver a viable option? (1:09:35...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 180
(00:00) Holley and Smith live from Tahoe: the brothers sit down with Ryan Fitzpatrick to talk fatherhood and his lengthy career in the NFL (13:10) Doug Pederson breaks down how Eagles QB competition made Jalen Hurts, Carson Wentz better (25:25) CC Sabathia gives his opinion on sticky substance checks: I'd give them a show (41:31) Justin Tuck explains leadership style he used with New York Giants (1:00:00) Bus stop: Jerome Bettis reflects on his NFL career as a Steeler (1:07:55) Chuck! Charles Ba...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 179
(00:00) Holley and Smith are live from Tahoe: the brothers start by discussing Chris Paul's long awaited Finals debut (20:45) Jerry Rice stops by to discuss mastering the receiver position and his thoughts on Trey Lance (36:30) Sterling Sharpe explains how and brother Shannon Sharpe fueled each other in the NFL and as men (52:05) The brothers debate if Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul is the NBA's best point guard ever (1:14:00) Derek Carr joins the show to talk offseason recruiting and says he wants to...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 178
(00:00) Holley and Smith discuss NCAA changing name, image and likeness rules for college athletes (20:40) The brothers explain how making NBA Finals with Phoenix Suns elevates Chris Paul’s legacy (39:42) Monica McNutt joins us to break the NBA playoffs and get her thoughts (54:02) Jason Johnson stops by to talk the Suns making the finals, the Trump indictment and Bill Cosby's release form jail (1:16:30) Baron Davis comes on to discuss directing, his new movie Domino Battle of Bones and life aft...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 177
(00:00) Holley and Smith assess the fallout from Chauncey Billups first press conference as the Blazers new head coach (20:33) Vincent Goodwill stops by to give his thoughts on the rash of injuries in the NBA playoffs and which teams will overcome losing their best players (37:10) Tom Haberstroh shares his thoughts on injuries and proposes an interesting trade scenario for Damian Lillard (55:50) The brothers react to the breaking news of Bill Cosby's release from prison (1:11:20) David Aldridge ...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 176
(00:00) Holley and Smith are back! The brothers start by reviewing Paul George's performance last night vs the Suns then debate if the Clippers get enough respect (21:40) Scottie Pippen's taking and giving shots: surveying the fallout from Pippen's recent critiques of current and former players (41:36) Thaddeus Young joins the show to discuss his career plus his thoughts on the NBA Conference Championships (57:20) The brothers discuss Kevin Durant firing back at Scottie Pippen's comments then wi...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 175
(00:00) The rivalry continues: Holley's Bucks determining course of playoff series vs. Brooklyn Nets after forcing a game 7 (21:52) Juneteenth has officially been passed as a federal holiday but what does it really mean? (40:32) Ashley Nicole Moss stops by to explain how New Orleans Pelicans ownership slipped up again with Zion Williamson drama (55:45) Vinny Vidi Vici: Vincent Goodwill joins us again to take his lumps about the Nets loss and break down the Celtics trade (1:10:05) Toure joins the...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 174
(00:00) Up and Down the Rivers: Holley and Smith review Doc Rivers playoff history and wonder if he can pull off a series win without Kawhi Leonard (21:02) Mike Smith thinks Ben Simmons has to go after the Sixers colossal Game 5 collapse (38:48) Vincent Goodwill joins the show to break down the issues plaguing the Sixers and the Bucks (54:16) Our brother Chris Simms stops by to break down his latest QB rankings plus his thoughts on early QB reports out of training camp (1:10:45) Long time no see...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 173
(00:00) Mike Smith takes a victory lap at the expense of Michael Holley on the heels of Kevin Durant's exceptional performance during Game 5 against the Bucks (28:15) Vincent Goodwill returns to double down on Kevin Durant being the best player in the league after last night's game (41:45) Tom Haberstroh joins the show to give his opinion on Durant plus his reaction to Chris Paul's Covid scare and Kawhi Leonard's knee injury (1:00:00) Marcus Thompson II, author of KD: Kevin Durant's Relentless P...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 172
(00:00) Holley and Smith get into a heated debate about Nets v Bucks and can Durant fend off the Bucks alone? (20:10) The brothers reassess blockbuster trades made earlier this year by the remaining NBA playoff teams and argue which had the greater impact (48:15) The Opinionated 7-Footers Ryan Hollins and Brendan Haywood stop by to talk all things NBA playoffs, including the latest on James Harden and Kyrie Irving, and breakdowns of 76ers-Hawks and Clippers-Jazz. (1:17:15) Vincent Goodwill joins...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 171
(00:00) Knuck if you Buck: Holley takes a victory lap then the brothers debate if Bucks, Nets can make it 7 game series (25:45) In the house of the rising Suns, Phoenix exceeded their expectations after reaching conference finals so it's time to give respect to Chris Paul and Monty Williams (35:40) Marc J Spears stops by to talk NBA playoffs, give credit to the Suns and ponder possible candidates for the Trailblazers HC position (56:55) Holley has unfinished business with Mike Smith from over th...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 170
(00:00) Holley and Smith debate why the Phoenix Suns are a bad matchup for Denver Nuggets in playoffs (20:41) The brothers wonder if the Nuggets are finished after 2 devastating losses to the Suns who look like title contenders (52:55) Our brother Simms shares his thoughts on how the rookie QB minicamps are shaping up (1:08:40) Justin Fields officially signs with the Bears, then the CFP is expanding to 12 teams and the brothers break down what that means (1:35:55) Previewing Scotty Pippen's new ...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 169
(00:00) Damn Donovan: Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell should be respected after his performance vs. Los Angeles Clippers (26:00) Regardless of the health of James Harden, Jason Johnson says he'd be shocked if the Nets didn't run away with the NBA championship. (42:00) Monica McNutt joins the show to talk NBA playoffs and give her takeaways from the 2nd round games (1:00:00) Congratulations to Nikola Jokic for his NBA MVP award then Vincent Goodwill joins the show to discuss MVP voting (1:34:36) In ...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 168
(00:00) Holley and Smith debate if NBA fans should give Brooklyn Nets their due after beating the Bucks handily in 2 games without James Harden (25:25) Was the Game 7 win over the Mavericks enough to prove these Clippers are different? (49:15) Tom Thibodeau wins his second Coach of the Year award but was Monty Williams robbed? (58:00) Aaron Rodgers is a no-show for Packers minicamp so the brothers debate if Jordan Love could step up to QB1 (1:14:50) Charles Robinson joins the show to share info ...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 167
(00:00) Michael Holley takes a victory lap, then the brothers explain why the Phoenix Suns are legit in the 2021 NBA Playoffs (32:00) Loss Angeles: Holley and Smith speculate on the Lakers plans going forward after an early first round knockout (43:15) Carron J Phillips joins the show to break down the NBA playoff eliminations, look ahead to next round matchups then his solution to the out of control fans (1:02:10) Another disappointing knockout for Damian Lillard in the playoffs... so what will...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 166
(00:00) Holley and Smith deep dive into why Naomi Osaka speaking up about mental health is inspirational (32:25) Ashley Nicole Moss stops by to talk Knicks landing a superstar then discusses Naomi Osaka and outdated mental health stigma (1:02:30) Our brother Chris Simms joins the show to weigh in on the recent Aaron Rodgers trade reports (1:15:45) Jason Johnson rolls up to talk Julio Jones, Seahawks trade rumors then catch up on the latest political news out of Washington DC (1:36:40) Reviewing ...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 165
(00:00) Michael Holley and Mike Smith react to another incredible performance by Damian Lillard in a losing effort to the Nuggets (32:40) Vincent Goodwill joins Mike Smith and Michael Holley to debate whether the Los Angeles Lakers will come back to knock out the Phoenix Suns as they sit one loss away from elimination in the first round. (1:06:45) The brothers look ahead to the Nets matchup with the Bucks: will Brooklyn's big 3 be enough to take down the Bucks and Giannis? (1:31:15) Reacting to ...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 164
(00:00) Congratulations Michael Holley co-author of "Heart of Steel: Bill Cowher" released today then the brothers explain how injuries are ruining the 2021 NBA playoffs (30:30) Bill Cowher joins the show to discuss his autobiography, meeting Michael Holley and the people he considered major influences (53:00) Remembering the Tulsa Massacre 100 years after the horrific event and reflecting on it's significance (1:12:50) Holley and Smith wonder if Naomi Osaka's French Open withdrawal was a win fo...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 163
(00:00) Michael Smith has some accounting to take care of then Holley deep dives on Boston fans and culture (33:15) Nikola Jokic's performance so far during the first round series against the Trail Blazers has been nothing short of brilliant, serving merely as a coronation for his MVP campaign, say Michael Smith and Michael Holley. (1:01:45) Holley and Smith address the rumors of Aaron Rodgers retiring for a year then returning in 2022. Would a sabbatical help the QB's woes with the team? (1:26:...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 162
(00:00) Holley and Smith wonder what should be done about fans after Trae Young, Russell Westbrook incidents? (28:40) The brothers review the reports Naomi Osaka won’t talk to media at 2021 French Open due to mental health (43:18) Kathryn Tappen joins the show to talk NHL Playoffs then details her career journey and inspirations (57:55) Our brother Simms stops by to weigh in on the latest NFL rumors: Aaron Rodgers trade possibilities, Julio Jones landing spots and early OTA impressions (1:17:50)...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 161
(00:00) Clippers gonna clip. Holley and Smith rip the Clippers and break down the Nets performance vs BOS (24:45) Jason Johnson Joins us to share his thoughts on the Clippers, the anniversary of George Floyd's murder and the aftermath in the year since (50:50) The brothers review and react to LaFleur praising Jordan Love and the latest news from the disgruntled Aaron Rodgers (1:22:45) Kyrie Irving hopes there'll be no "subtle racism" when he returns to Boston then Holley and Smith share their ow...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 160
(00:00) Et tu, Holley? Michael Smith calls Holley out for breaking Julio Jones news on NBC Sports Boston then ponder possible landing spots for the elite WR (33:36) Michael Holley thinks Aaron Rodgers' most recent comments show frustration with Green Bay's front office and his desire to leave, but Michael Smith is frustrated that Rodgers doesn't come out and say it. (56:20) One year ago today George Floyd was murdered in the street by police, now the brothers look back and reflect on the societa...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 159
(00:00) Holley and Smith not surprised Aaron Rodgers misses first OTA for Green Bay Packers (27:25) Trae Young uproots the Garden with a game winning shot but should Knicks fans be optimistic? (40:20) Ashley Nicole Moss joins the show to defend the Knicks and debate how the NBA is better with the Knicks in the playoffs (1:03:30) Holley thinks inexperience won't sink the Suns chances to beat the Lakers, then the Clippers clipped and lost their first game to the Mavericks (1:33:00) The brothers wo...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 158
(00:00) Holley and Smith take a trip down memory lane while discussing the trials and tribulations of fatherhood and family (24:35) The brothers take the stance that Russell Westbrook deserves credit for taking the Wizards to the playoffs against the odds as the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. (40:55) Holley and Smith break down the NBA Awards finalists then debate the most deserving candidates (1:03:51) Wendy's Spicy Chicken + Pringles? Smith is all in but Holley has his doubts on the #6 ...
May 22, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 157
