(00:00) What do you learn about Warriors in Game 7 win? / Bad loss or bad sign for Cavs? (19:54) Schotty on locker moves (new year, new cowboys?) / How will teammates react to Brock’s big contract? / Which star has more value to a contender: LeBron or KD? (39:27) Should Paul take Knicks more seriously? / Are James Harden’s playoff woes the biggest part of his legacy? (56:05) Truth Lounge: Warriors more likely to win it all or get swept by Wolves? / Should OKC be clear favorites in the West? (1:0...
May 06, 2025•2 hr 38 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Where do you want to see LeBron James play next season? / How should Luka Doncic feel about JJ Redick's comments? (32:17) Should Celtics be worried about Jalen Brunson? / Is this the “Last Dance” for Boston? (43:52) Speak Up! / Better QB option: Kirk Cousins or Aaron Rodgers? (57:28) Do we owe Nico Harrison an apology? (1:11:31) Joy’s Friday Flowers (1:13:25) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) T-Wolves eliminate Lakers (29:43) Rockets big win over Warriors / Brock Purdy and 49ers (45:15) Shedeur Sanders and Bills talk (56:49) How should LeBron James feel about Luka Doncic's playoff performance? (1:09:40) How risky is the Steelers QB plan? (1:14:40) Will the Clippers force game 7? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 01, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Nuggets take series lead over Clippers / Pacers eliminate Bucks (34:48) More important to the Warriors success: Steph Curry or Jimmy Butler? / Can the Lakers stay alive? (53:09) Like the Steelers plan at QB? (1:04:33) Is this the last time we see Giannis in a Bucks jersey? (1:14:16) Confident the Celtics can repeat? (1:16:03) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) How impressive was the Warriors win over the Rockets? / George Kittle signs new deal with 49ers (24:33) Any worries that Luka Doncic is not the right fit for the Lakers? / Are the Cavs a threat to win the East? (43:51) Is Shedeur Sanders the Browns best option at QB? (53:23) Key's Big List (58:46) Is Aaron Rodgers making the Steelers look bad? (1:08:37) Fair or Foul? (1:14:46) Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad cho...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Reaction to Shedeur Sanders falling to the Browns in the 5th round? (25:16) NFL Draft reactions / Thoughts on draft “prank calls” (38:53) How did the Lakers lose game 4 to the T-Wolves? / Is Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving the Bucks? (56:29) What did the Warriors win without Jimmy Butler prove? (1:09:30) Vibe Check (1:17:14) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 24 min
SUBSCRIBE TO THE STATE OF THE UNION FEED TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! APPLE SPOTIFY Can’t get enough coverage from Fox Sports? Check out Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast for in-depth coverage of all the biggest news in American soccer and abroad! Bruce Arena joins the show! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse welcome the legendary coach to discuss his time with the San Jose Earthquakes and share his thoughts on U.S. Soccer and the current USMNT roster. Speaking of our National team, Christian Pulisi...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) NFL Draft Round 1 reaction / Shedeur Sanders not drafted / Giants select Jaxson Dart / What do the Steelers do at QB? (25:01) Cowboys draft OL Tyler Booker / Who won the trade: Browns or Jaguars? (41:06) Clippers take series lead on Nuggets (51:10) Juan Toscano-Anderson stops by (1:03:17) Get It Together!! (1:12:53) Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) NFL Draft round 1 tonight (20:50) How much trouble are the Warriors in if Jimmy Butler can’t play? (34:11) Deion Sanders compares criticism of his son Shedeur to what Lamar Jackson received in his draft process (46:26) Terron Armstead joins show (57:15) Should the Cowboys trade for George Pickens? (1:10:30) Would it be a mistake for the Giants to pass on Shedeur? (1:13:17) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) What did the Lakers prove in game 2 win over T-Wolves? / Just how good are the Thunder? (24:29) What should Jerry Jones and the Cowboys do in the 1st round? (39:23) Should Shedeur Sanders hope he gets drafted by the Steelers? (54:46) Bucks down 0-2 in series / Jayson Tatum out for game 2 (1:10:34) Vibe check (1:18:30) Will Warriors defeat Rockets tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Kawhi Leonard and Clippers defeat Nuggets / Knicks fall to Pistons / Must-win for Lakers tonight? (20:20) Social Life / Mistake for Browns or Giants to trade out of top 3 pick? (45:40) Like how Jets have handled the Aaron Rodgers situation? (56:32) Key's Big List (1:04:55) How will Grizzlies respond to 51-point loss? (1:09:44) Who wins game 2: Lakers or T-Wolves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Worried about the Lakers loss? / Impressed by the Celtics win? (21:24) Worried about the Rockets? / 49ers Super Bowl window over if they pay Brock Purdy? (38:29) Social Life / Thunder win big (53:33) Can the Nuggets keep winning with Russell Westbrook? (59:16) How good will Nico Iamaleava be with UCLA? (1:03:25) Welcome to the Truth Lounge! (1:07:48) Can Clippers bounce back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL From inception, to title run, to contentious dissolution, Paul Pierce sits down with Ric Bucher to discuss the rise and fall of the Boston Celtics' Big 3 including Ray Allen's departure, historic playoff run, & more! Introduction (00:00) - (00:59) Formation of Big 3 (1:00) - (9:30) Celtics Culture Shift (09:31)- (13:12) 2008 Playoff Run (13:13) - (18:47) NBA Finals vs. Kobe (18:48) - (26:03) Paul Missing His Own Finals Celebration (2...
Apr 18, 2025•45 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Is Aaron Rodgers' best option to retire from the NFL? (23:55) Is Luka Doncic the best player in playoffs? / Mavs defeat the Kings (38:22) Would a championship mean more for LeBron James or Steph Curry? (49:31) Agree with the Browns GM on Travis Hunter? (55:43) Who wins each series in the West? (1:01:46) Fair or Foul? (1:07:24) NBA Finals prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) What did the Warriors prove in win over Grizzlies? / Can the Magic upset the Celtics? (17:58) Do you have a problem with the Cowboys draft strategy? (33:18) How worried should the Nuggets be about the Clippers? (52:34) How much will Playoff Jimmy Butler help the Warriors? (58:59) Jordan Schultz stops by to talk the NFL Draft (1:06:27) Giannis Antetokounmpo has advice for NBA players in their first playoffs (1:07:49) Final tho...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Grizzlies vs Warriors preview / Should Giants draft Shedeur Sanders? Fair to compare Shedeur to Joe Burrow? / Happy Jackie Robinson Day! (28:36) What is the latest on Micah Parsons' contract negotiations? (43:01) What impact has Luka Doncic made with the Lakers so far? (57:48) Darren Waller stops by (1:11:25) Paige Bueckers drafted by Dallas Wings #1 overall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) How much pressure is on Dak Prescott and the Cowboys with a new HC? / Shedeur Sanders shares some insight about his draft approach. What team should draft him? (35:19) Can the T-Wolves expose LeBron James and the Lakers on defense? / Warriors in the Play-In (49:01) Expectations for Caleb Williams and the Bears in year 2 (58:52) How much of the Suns disappointing season is on Kevin Durant? (1:10:07) Vibe Check (1:14:59) Speak ...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Are the Lakers the team to beat in the West? Are the Timberwolves the most overlooked team? (11:45) Abdul Carter posts a Lawrence Taylor picture on social media / Better vibes for the Steelers: Aaron Rodgers or Shedeur Sanders? / Browns sign Joe Flacco (27:16) If the Warriors play the Lakers in the 1st round, could Luka, LeBron and LA be upset? (38:50) What would a successful season look like for Justin Fields and the Jets? (...
Apr 11, 2025•51 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Luka Doncic leads Lakers to win over Mavs in return to Dallas (28:49) Are the Nuggets a better team without HC Michael Malone? (45:14) Should Steelers fans be losing faith in Mike Tomlin? (59:52) How do the Mavs justify trading away Luka Doncic? (1:12:37) Mistake if Giants pass on Shedeur Sanders? What team is the best fit for the QB? (1:22:02) Does this Suns season impact Kevin Durant's legacy? (1:27:57) Did Tyler Herro make...
Apr 10, 2025•2 hr 38 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Thunder defeat Lakers. Luka Doncic ejected (23:03) Should the Steelers try to draft Shedeur Sanders instead of sign Aaron Rodgers? / How good can Geno Smith and the Raiders be? (41:42) Ja Morant has another controversial celebration (55:07) Are the Cavaliers legit contenders? (1:06:27) LeBron James social life / Luka's return to Dallas (1:15:21) How far will Ben Johnson be able to push Caleb Williams this season? (1:24:38) Wh...
Apr 09, 2025•2 hr 38 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Nuggets fire HC Michael Malone. What does that mean for the Lakers? / Florida defeats Houston for national championship (31:59) Should the Steelers be bothered by Aaron Rodgers? / Aaron Glenn wants to build a culture with the Jets (50:18) Ime Udoka has Steph Curry thoughts / Should Lakers sit Big 3? (1:08:15) Key's Big List (1:16:19) How long will Travis Hunter be able to play both WR and CB in the NFL? (1:24:15) How will fir...
Apr 08, 2025•2 hr 36 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Lakers have a statement win over the Thunder? / Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP? / Should Celtics be NBA Finals favorites? (24:02) What should the Browns do with pick #2? / Shedeur Sanders to the Saints a good fit? (44:50) Uconn women's basketball win the national championship / Is it a failure that Cooper Flagg and Duke didn't make the championship? (59:23) More or less confident in the Warriors after the loss? / Are the Roc...
Apr 07, 2025•2 hr 38 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL In this episode of The Truth Is, Paul recounts the biggest and most clutch moments of his NBA career, answers trivia questions and knocks down a buzzer-beater in studio and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 07, 2025•12 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL Paul Pierce relives his high school dunk contest woes, addresses Keyshawn Johnson's claim that, "he can't jump", and silences the haters with the top five dunks of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 04, 2025•8 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL Paul Pierce sets the record straight once and for all on what The Truth Is about his infamous wheelchair game during the 2008 NBA Finals, including if he really had a bathroom incident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2025•13 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) How devastating was Lakers loss to Bulls (24:26) How long should NFL teams wait on Aaron Rodgers? / Brock Purdy’s next deal (43:15) Did the Dodgers get a bargain with Shohei Ohtani? / Stefon Diggs on the Pats (1:01:46) Biggest reason for the Lakers loss? / Cooper Flagg (1:15:20) Deion Sanders extension with Colorado (1:20:40) LeBron reportedly wanted the Lakers to trade for Markieff Morris (1:25:33) Juan Soto Mets debut (1:28...
Mar 29, 2025•2 hr 37 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) LeBron James tip-in bail Luka Doncic and the Lakers out? / Should Celtics be Finals favorites? (21:46) Would the Vikinga be making a mistake if they signed Aaron Rodgers? / Could Rodgers still sign with Steelers? (38:34) Are the Nuggets the greatest threat to win the West? / How scary can Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers be? (54:08) What does Russell Wilson have left in the tank? (1:13:20) Will the Lions repeat as NFC North cha...
Mar 27, 2025•2 hr 38 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Russell Wilson signs with Giants / Stefon Diggs signs with Patriots (25:10) Jimmy Butler and Warriors lose to Heat / Can Lakers get a win soon? (45:21) Do Cowboys need a great #2 WR? / Micah Parsons admits he likes to post (1:04:32) Can the Celtics defeat the Suns tonight? (1:11:03) How much pressure is on Mike Tomlin and the Steelers? (1:21:48) How far can the Bucks go without Damian Lillard? (1:26:44) Who makes the greater ...
Mar 27, 2025•2 hr 38 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) What is the biggest worry with the Lakers right now? / Jayson Tatum's injury (23:30) Expectations for Cam Ward in the NFL? (41:50) Key's Big List / Does Aaron Rodgers regret how his time with the Packers ended? (1:01:52) Jimmy Butler's return to Miami (1:11:57) Key's Big List (1:17:56) Doc Rivers calls out "unfair" criticism (1:25:12) JuJu Watkins tears ACL (1:27:35) Russell Wilson signs with Giants Learn more about your ad c...
Mar 26, 2025•2 hr 37 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Why hasn’t Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers? (28:11) Worried about Lakers loss to Bulls? (40:54) Should 49ers pay Brock Purdy, Dak Prescott level money? (59:02) How much should Micah Parsons be paid by the Cowboys? (1:08:37) Agree with Jimmy Butler about Heat culture? (1:20:29) Why do WRs get such bad reputations? (1:26:33) Believe in Kevin Durant and the Suns? (1:29:09) Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Mar 25, 2025•2 hr 38 min
