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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With Pope and Milk out, Bison, House, and Rooster kickoff a fiery episode dominated by the fallout from a wild MLB trade deadline. The crew breaks down the biggest winners, like the Mariners and Phillies, and the most aggressive movers, like the Padres, who mortgaged their future for a serious "win-now" roster. This sparks a larger conversation that contrasts the success of low-payroll, well-built teams like the Brewers and Marlins with the struggles of high-payroll, undisciplined squads like the Yankees, who have one of the worst records in baseball since June 1st.

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The conversation also touches on an injury scare for Shohei Ohtani, and a new MLB attendance record set at Bristol Motor Speedway.

The second half pivots to fantasy football, where the guys (reluctantly) offer strategic advice for drafting wide receivers and tight ends, debating the value of top-tier talent versus finding sleepers in a deep pool of players.

House brings up a fascinating look at the surprising real-world influence of Madden NFL video game ratings on players and even front-office decisions.

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Punches will go to the Pirates and the Yankees, and they share a "lasso" moment regarding the Twins for a classy gesture of goodwill. The guys wrap it up with a heartfelt pour out for the late Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg.

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With Bison on assignment in the Alaskan wilderness, the remaining crew kicks off the episode by bringing a fresh round of folks to the bar, including Florida Gators coach Billy Napier, breakout golfer Lottie Wode, and a publicly candid Deion Sanders.

Things quickly heat up with a discussion of the massive ESPN and NFL Network merger, as the guys fear it will stifle investigative journalism and raise costs for fans, turning the network into a mouthpiece for the league.

They also dissect a presidential executive order on NIL, they celebrate the latest MLB Hall of Fame inductees, heaping praise on the uniquely brilliant and perhaps underrated career of Ichiro Suzuki. (Bison wasn't available for comment).

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The episode also features a fiery debate over a potential MLB lockout, sparked by a clubhouse confrontation between Bryce Harper and Commissioner Rob Manfred over a proposed salary cap, a topic that gets things going between the crew.

With fantasy football drafts looming, the guys dive deep into running back strategy, arguing over top-tier talent, identifying some sleepers and flagging key players to avoid!

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In this episode, Rooster, House, and Pope jump right into the latest NFL owner drama. Jerry Jones for his baffling comments regarding Micah Parsons' contract negotiations and injury history, questioning his motivational tactics. Then consoling Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris, who is facing political pressure to revert the team's name back to the Redskins in exchange for a new stadium deal. Both hosts agree that Harris should hold the line and not allow politics to interfere with the team's private business.

They talk Scottie Scheffler's commanding win at The Open, comparing his current dominance to the Tiger-era, they break down the MLB All-Star game, (and agreeing that they dislike the home run derby tie-breaker and provide some suggestions for a better ending.

The hosts give an in-depth quarterback draft guide. They analyze the elite tier of QBs, debate the value of waiting for mid-round players like C.J. Stroud or Kyler Murray, and identify potential sleepers and players to avoid entirely.