Stay in the Fight
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 26 min
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Episode description
SVP and Stanford Steve break down an unforgettable NBA Finals - celebrating the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first-ever championship and a historic season led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They reflect on the emotional impact of Tyrese Haliburton’s Game 7 injury, ask what’s next for the Pacers, and debate whether these star injuries can be prevented. Plus, SVP’s thoughts on fixing air travel and the lost art of a normal handshake. | SVPod
0:00 Intro
1:00 NBA Finals Recap: Thunder capture their first NBA title
6:17 The injury that changed everything
10:38 How the Thunder seized the moment in Game 7
13:14 Where do the Pacers go from here?
16:27 Appreciating the Pacers and Thunder historic playoff run
20:30 Are these star injuries preventable?
22:06 The historical season for SGA & crew
26:40 The current state of commercial air travel
34:18 The art of the handshake
37:11 Are grapes the most consistent fruit?
42:12 The beach adventures of SVP
48:52 Coastal Carolina coach ejected from CWS finals vs. LSU
55:56 Padres, Dodgers get chippy
1:01:56 Baton Rouge is built different
1:04:22 Katie Ledecky’s Stanford commencement speech
1:18:39 Thanks for watching
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