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Rashee Rice & Micah Parsons updates, T.J. Watt gets new deal & WR debate, Fair for LeBron to be frustrated? Jul 17, 2025

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(00:00) Chiefs WR Rashee Rice has been sentenced. Expected to be suspended multiple games / Micah Parsons comments on his contract negotiations / Is Ja'Marr Chase better than Justin Jefferson?

(22:09) Is it fair for LeBron James to be frustrated with the Lakers?

(33:29) Is this a make-or-break year for Trevor Lawrence?

(39:16) BUD List

(59:11) Tyreek Hill, Malik Nabers and Puka Nacua debate

(1:16:03) T.J. Watt signs record breaking new deal with Steelers

(1:20:56) Final thoughts

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HIGHLIGHT: Danny's Dozen | Ranking 12 best NFL teams Jul 17, 2025

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Danny Parkins ranks his top 12 NFL teams. Which team takes the top spot? Listen and find out!

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Eagles play Cowboys in 50 days, Adam Wainwright joins show & swing-off debate, NFL teams most likely to make playoffs Jul 16, 2025

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(00:00) Want to see a swing-off in the MLB regular season / Eagles play Cowboys in 50 days

(19:04) Which NFL teams are more likely to make playoffs? Which are more likely to miss the postseason?

(34:02) Could LeBron James receive buyout from Lakers?

(39:47) Danny’s Dozen

(58:48) Adam Wainwright joins show

(1:04:03) More from Adam Wainwright

(1:15:03) Final thoughts

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HIGHLIGHT: Parkins Peak QB Rankings Jul 16, 2025

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With Nick Wright out, Danny Parkins is taking his place and giving Mahomes Mountain a new look. Which QBs sit at the top Parkins Peak? Listen and find out!

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Jalen Hurts' critics, John Smoltz joins show, Expect MVP play from Dak & Wemby next season? Jul 15, 2025

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(00:00) How can Jalen Hurts change the minds of critics? / Will Dak Prescott return to MVP level play? / Jauan Jennings wants a new deal or to be traded by 49ers

(22:13) Will Victor Wembanyama be at an MVP level next year?

(30:20) John Smoltz joins show

(42:17) Parkins Peak

(1:03:25) Biggest concern for the Ravens, Bills, and 49ers?

(1:14:03) Final thoughts

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HIGHLIGHT: Who could be LeBron's next team? Jul 15, 2025

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Reports say that the Lakers are transitioning from LeBron James to Luka Doncic as the face of the team. If this is LeBron's last year, what teams make the most sense for him to join? Listen and find out!

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Lakers transitioning focus from LeBron to Luka, QB rankings debate, Are teams less scared of Mahomes? Jul 14, 2025

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(00:00) Report: Lakers are transitioning from LeBron James’ timeline to Luka Doncic’s timeline

(22:45) Would you rank Joe Burrow ahead of Lamar Jackson? / Should Justin Herbert be ranked ahead of Jalen Hurts?

(37:55) Cooper Flagg shut down for rest of Summer League / How good can Mavs be?

(43:51) What next team makes the most sense for LeBron after the Lakers?

(1:01:44) Has Patrick Mahomes lost the "fear factor" at all? / Is Brock Purdy a top 10 QB?

(1:15:01) Will Giannis Antetokounmpo stay with the Bucks?

(1:22:19) Final thoughts

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Thunder extend Chet Holmgren, Nick's Tiers & BUD List, Ken Rosenthal stops by Jul 09, 2025

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(00:00) Chet Holmgren new max deal with Thunder / Should Luka be happy with the Lakers offseason?

(22:27) Steve Spagnuolo has high praise for Joe Burrow

(32:57) How good can Cowboys be with a healthy Dak?

(40:00) Nick’s NFL Tiers

(1:02:55) Expect to see a different Deandre Ayton? / Should Thunder be heavy title favorites?

(1:16:22) What are expectations for the 49ers?

(1:23:00) BUD List

(1:42:28) Ken Rosenthal joins show

(1:53:09) How good are the Bears playmakers?

(2:00:36) Final thoughts

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Mahomes Mountain, Should Lakers Trade LeBron, Mike Brown Good Pick For Knicks? Jul 08, 2025

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(00:00) LeBron’s contract & like Mike Brown as Knicks HC?

(15:09) Who are the top 5 NFL QBs?

(22:53) Weird and Wonderful

(26:51) Mahomes makes NFL Top 100 List

(32:20) Pre-Training Camp edition of Mahomes Mountain

(56:51) Professor Brou grades the NBA offseason

(01:12:48) Did NY hire the right head Coach?

(01:19:42) Should LA trade LeBron?

(01:38:31) Is Week 2 Eagles vs. Chiefs a must-win?

(01:52:08) Reaction to Ace Bailey’s Summer League

(01:54:27) Is DeAndre Hopkins the missing piece for the Ravens?

(02:03:46) Bronny vs Cooper Flagg ticket prices

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LeBron opts into player option, Bucks real threat, Mahomes addresses doubters Jul 07, 2025

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(00:00) USMNT drop Gold Cup, LeBron opts into $52.6M player option

(24:18) Kelce on Hunter: "Teams will try to make his day miserable"

(31:36) Starting to believe in Pittsburgh after getting Jonnu Smith & Jalen Ramsey?

(38:55) Has Nick Sirianni evolved as a head coach?

(45:05) Consider Bucks real threat in the East?

(01:04:37) Does Tua deserve to be in the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2025

(01:13:27) Weird and Wonderful

(01:28:35) Rodgers & Steelers receivers work out together in Malibu

(01:36:38) NFL's Top RB for 2025

(01:50:32) Fast Break Post-Free Agency

(02:06:12) Weird & Wonderful

(02:13:56) LeBron on Cavs rumors

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