GoJo and Golic

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Miami Takes Game 2, Denver's Defense Disappears and Jokic’s 41 piece, Spoelstra vs. Untrained Eyes + Jason Fitz on Golden Knights’ Win and Las Vegas the Hockey Town Jun 05, 2023

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HEAT CULTURE! (00:55) Gojo addresses the elephant in the room after his father, Mike Golic Sr, again is the reason why our show’s NBA Finals Parlays still haven’t hit. The Golics also discuss…

(05:58) How Miami pulled this off

(08:10) Mike Malone questioning Denver Nuggets' effort in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

(12:02) Erik Spoelstra is insulted by the media saying Miami Heat won by turning "Jokic into a scorer”

(19:52) Does the Heat winning Game 2 change your opinion on how this series ends?

(22:28) Weekend Roses to Rose Zhang for winning an LPGA Tour in her pro debut and Goalie Aiden Hill for helping the Vegas Golden Knights win Game 1 with an unbelievable save.

(27:30) Austin Reeves commits to play for Team USA in FIBA World Cup.

(30:32) What message is Nick Saban sending as he lobbies for NIL changes in CFB?

(34:56) Jason Fitz joins the show to talk about the atmosphere in Las Vegas as the Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Vegas becoming a hockey town, and Fitz explains his veteran valor-related gaff in T-Mobile Arena.

(39:24) This, That, and the Third: Bigger story in soccer: Zlatan retiring or Benzema’s big bag, Netflix set to make ‘Swamp Kings’ a documentary on the Urban Meyer led Florida Gators, and High School Senior Prank goes wrong.

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Nick Wehry & Miki Sudo on Competitive Eating Donuts and Dogs + NBA Finals Game 1 Recap. Adam Silver on Ja Morant & Game 2’s GOJO Same Game Parlay Jun 02, 2023

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Gojo and Mike Golic Sr celebrate National Donut Day before reacting to Denver winning Game 1 of the NBA Finals…

(04:30) - What stuck out most about what Denver was able to do to Miami in Game 1? Golic Sr talks about the Nuggets’ size and Jokic’s efficiency with ease but says playing in altitude is a factor that the Heat will adjust to.

(12:03) - Gojo explains why he’s calling this “The Culture Finals” and wonders if Miami will be able to make this a series or not.

(16:05) - The Golics address Adam Silver’s comments on Ja Morant and why the NBA commissioner decided to address Ja Morant hours before the NBA Finals.

(19:38) - Competitive eaters, Miki Sudo & Nick Wehry, aka The Hungry Couple, join the show ahead of the National Donut Day World Donut Eating Championship in San Diego, California. The competitive couple talks about the best way to get down a doughy donut, the best & worst foods to eat competitively, and Miki’s pursuit of 50 dogs at this year’s Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest.

(40:38) - GoJo Show’s Game 2 Finals Same Game Parlay! Gojo, Golic Sr, and Brandon combine to create an SGP with DraftKings Sportsbook involving Jokic points and assists combined, Bam Adebayo rebounds, and Jimmy Butler points.

(42:27) - This, That, and the Third: SEC votes not to move to 9 conference game schedules, Nick Nurse gets blitzed by a hard-hitting James Harden question, and an Mt. Everest Sherpa put a climber’s life on his back.

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NBA Finals Game 1 Preview, Denver’s Dominance, GoJo's Same Game Parlay, CFB Early Schedule Excitement and Pop-Tarts Bowl Talk w/ Mike Golic Sr Jun 01, 2023

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SPORTS ARE BACK, BABY! Gojo and Mike Golic Sr prepare for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (00:50) Mike Sr asks Mike Jr what it’s like to prepare for a Championship game before discussing…

(05:44) - Who does this Finals mean more to Nikola Jokic, Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra, Mike Malone, or Pat Riley?

(12:03) - Gojo asks if we are excited about this year’s Finals match-up.

(19:41) - NBA Finals Predictions: Golic Sr argues for Nuggets in 6. Gojo argues for Nuggets in 5, and Brandon explains taking Heat in 7. (22:50) Where does Jokic land in NBA’s Best Big Man conversation?

(27:50) - GoJo Show’s NBA Finals Same Game Parlay! Gojo, Golic Sr, and Brandon combine to create a MIA Heat @ DEN Nuggets SGP involving Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Caleb Martin.

(32:12) - Shifting to College Football, Gojo details the Cheez-It Bowl’s shift to the Pop-Tarts Bowl, and (37:25) CFB’s early schedule release gets the Golics excited.

(39:12) - This, That, and the Third: HBO is in production for a Barry Bonds documentary, LSU introduces new air conditioner helmets this season, and Taylor Swift fans experience concert amnesia.

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Wilder Wednesdays w/ Mike Golic Sr — Charlotte, a recovering Celtics fan, on Joe Mazzulla's Popovich Impression, Finals Team Trivia & GSW GM Bob Myers Stepping Down May 31, 2023

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Gojo is joined by Charlotte Wilder and his Dad, Mike Golic Sr, to complain about confusing computers and dissect the Boston Celtics. (04:40) Charlotte explains why getting to Game 7 should give Celtics fans faith going forward. The gang also discusses…

(12:02) - The stress on first-year Head Coach Joe Mazzula after his Celtics don’t advance to the NBA Finals. Gojo and Charlotte look at Mazzula doing his best Gregg Popovich impression during interviews differently, and (15:00) Golic Sr elaborates on the issues young coaches have settling into their identity.

(19:35) - The NBA Finals starts on Thursday, and the Denver Nuggets are the favorite to win it all, but one fan placed a future on Miami to win it all. Should the bettor cash out now for a decent payout or let it ride on Jimmy Butler’s Heat to beat the odds?

(24:34) - Charlotte vs. Mike Golic Sr … Gojo plays Finals Team Trivia setting his co-hosts against one another to determine who knows more about the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat!

(30:25) - Knicks Guard Josh Hart sparks the great breast milk debate on Twitter, forcing Mike Jr to ask his father: Have you ever tried Mom’s breast milk? Before Brandon chimes in with his answer

(34:47) - Missouri HC Eliah Drinkwitz gets crushed online after his NIL comments equating players getting paid to the salary of his brother-in-law, who is a pediatrician.

(39:11) - This, That, and the Third: Bob Myers, President/GM of the Golden State Warriors, knows how to leave a party, Saudi team Al-Nasssr offers $400M euros to Benzema, and Bass Pro Shops throwing Friday Pyramid Parties in Memphis.

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Miami destroys Boston as the Heat head to the NBA Finals, Notre Dame wins FIRST Men's Lacrosse Championship, and the future of the Celtics’ core w/ Mike Golic Sr May 30, 2023

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Mike Golic Sr joins Gojo, who is LIVE from Philadelphia (01:08) after experiencing Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse team beat Duke for their first National Championship! Mike and Mike also tackle…

(04:50) - The Miami Heat beats the Boston Celtics at home to advance to the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets.

(12:01) - Congratulations to the Miami Heat on not blowing a 3-0 lead but with Jayson Tatum being the clear leader for the Celtics moving forward, what will Boston Celtics do with Jaylen Brown and Head Coach Joe Mazzulla?

(19:39) - Mike Jr and Mike Sr debate if the Miami Heat has an answer for the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic. (21:50) Mike’s Dad tells us why the Indy 500 was the best part of Memorial Day weekend for him. (27:27) The guys take a quick detour to discuss whole milk, camel’s milk, and expensive LA grocery stores.

(32:20) - Gojo takes a deep dive into what it was like being in Philadelphia to witness Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse making history and explains why the celebration was fueled by relief more than joy.

(39:07) - *SPOILERS* This, That, and the Third: White Sox Reliever Liam Hendriks heroically returns after battling cancer, Celtics’ trip to TopGolf almost saves the season, and (45:00) Succession Series Finale Review featuring big-time SPOILERS.

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Best of GoJo: Anish Shroff previews Men's LAX National Championship, Cocaine Bear star O'Shea Jackson Jr, and Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence May 29, 2023

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Gojo gave Brandon and his Dad the day off for Memorial Day, but please enjoy some of his favorite conversations with some of his favorite people:

(01:24) - Flashback to last week when Anish Shroff, NCAA LAX play-by-play announcer, joined the show! Listen to Anish sells Men’s Lacrosse Championship Weekend in Philadelphia as no one else can, but he will have to eat his words after Notre Dame advances to the Championship this weekend.

(12:02) - Rewinding to February when O'Shea Jackson Jr joined the show to tell us about starring in Cocaine Bear! It’s only a snippet of Gojo’s conversation with O’Shea Jr, so make sure to scroll back and check out episode 205 for the full interview.

(19:48) - With Ted Lasso’s Season Finale airing this week, let’s revisit a conversation Gojo had with series co-creator Bill Lawrence. If you missed it, come for Gojo’s story involving a last-minute invite to the Ted Lasso Season 3 Premiere After Party, and stay for Bill’s story about a sports-themed family Christmas card from the Lawrences. Again, only a snippet of Gojo’s conversation with Bill Lawrence, so peep episode 214 for the full interview.

(39:29) - This, That, and the Third: Michael Block loses the internet’s approval, NFL launches its Global Marketing campaign, and Taylor Swift drops a new breakup track.

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Mike Golic Sr on Are the Celtics really going to do this? Can Jayson Tatum pull a Jimmy Butler? Why is LeBron Dadding on IG LIVE? Are the Las Vegas Raiders Doomed? May 26, 2023

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Gojo starts today by asking his father, Mike Golic Sr, the hard-hitting question, “When does Mom come home?” (05:50) The Father-Son Duo discuss Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals after the Boston Celtics displayed why they were the #1 team in the NBA at the beginning of this season and despite the Miami Heat’s dominance early, can Boston make history winning this series after being down 3-LOVE.

(12:02) - With Celtics’ stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in mind, Gojo asks his Dad how hard it is for star players to bring it every night in the playoffs. (17:17) And looking back, what’s the most surprising outcome, Jimmy Butler helping this 8th-seed Miami team win Games 1-3 or Boston playing their way into a 3-0 deficit?

(19:40) CELTICS IN SEVEN? The guys make their predictions on the outcome of the Eastern Conference Finals. Gojo and Brandon explain why they’re riding with Charlotte Wilder’s team and her prediction, while Mike Golic Sr feels like the Heat is ready to end this series in Game 6.

(26:56) Gojo reveals he’s part of the problem in sports media after being disappointed by LeBron going LIVE on Instagram during Bronny’s High School graduation. Then Golic Sr gives Brandon advice on watching your superior athletic children play organized sports against non-athletic regular children.

(34:29) Las Vegas Sports Switch: After news of Jimmy Garoppolo’s foot surgery that will keep him off the field for Week 1, Gojo asks if the entire franchise is doomed. Golic Sr thinks the franchise is still transitioning but argues if the Raiders miss the playoffs this postseason, Josh McDaniels will be fired.

(39:19) The guys finish with This, That, and the Third: Brandon presents Friday Florida Man News Flash, Iowa AD steps down, and will people watch the new reality show 'Stars on Mars.”

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Anish Shroff on NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Final Four & ND’s chances against Virginia + Mike Golic Sr on Celtics, Heat Game 5 Predictions, Kyrie’s Free Agency & Succession Recap May 25, 2023

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Gojo, Mike Golic Sr, and the Golic dogs are back and excited to talk about Men’s Lacrosse Championship Weekend! (02:20) The guys discuss their LAX beginnings after moving to Connecticut, the disappointment of Notre Dame falling short in past LAX Natty’s, and (05:30) the potential of an ND Men’s Lacrosse Championship game on Monday.

(09:00) - Gojo turns his sights towards the Florida Panthers after they advance to the Stanley Cup Final following another great game from Matthew Tkachuk’s hot hand. Golic Sr details the NHL postseason run the Panthers have been on this season.

(13:15) - The guys react to criticisms on how today’s NBA is covered before taking a look at Kyrie Irving’s comments during a recent IG LIVE where he asked fans not to listen to the media about his Free Agency news and potential future teams.

(20:15) ECF Game 5 Preview: Gojo asks his Dad if he gives the Celtics any shot of extending this series against the Heat (27:00) before they make predictions on tonight’s game.

(28:05) Friend of the show and NCAA LAX play-by-play announcer Anish Shroff joins the show! The guys talk about the excitement surrounding Championship Weekend for Lacrosse, the family affair road trip to Philadelphia, and (32:35) the top athletes that will help grow the sport this weekend. (35:30) Then Anish delivers some hard truths about Notre Dame’s chances of getting past UVA to advance to a Championship that will likely feature Duke, another ND LAX rival.

(39:34) The guys finish with This, That and the Third: Succession recap presented by Max.com, a wellness check on Ja Morant, and remembering the Queen of Rock’n’Roll Tina Turner.

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Wilder Wednesdays w/ Mike Golic Sr — Charlotte on Celtics in 7, Celebrating National Mike Day, Winning Grade That Take, NYC Aaron Rodgers and the Hardest Video Game Level May 24, 2023

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Charlotte Wilder is back LIVE from Miami! (01:21) She explains to Mike Golic Jr and Mike Golic Sr why Heat fans should be worried about the Celtics winning the Eastern Conference Finals. Charlotte stresses the importance of the spooky factor and feelings before the Golics debate if Celtics winning this series is plausible or laughable.

(11:55) - Mike Jr and Mike Sr rejoice, for today is National Mike Day! Mike Golic Sr laments that the name Mike isn’t as popular as it once was, Mike Golic Jr runs through the top 5 boy names of 2023, and Brandon reads the receipts of Mike's name dominance in the last decade.

(19:24) - Gojo says we need Boston to win Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals for content's sake, then asks Charlotte and his Dad which team shows up next season with the same core: the Lakers or the Celtics. (25:05) Gojo explains why LeBron James isn’t retiring without a farewell tour.

(32:30) Charlotte, Mike Jr, and Mike Sr play “Grade That Take!” A game where their NBA playoff judges them takes from past Wilder Wednesdays.

(39:00) We send up prayers to Mike Sr as he faces off against Ted the Bulldog, who may or may not have ruined the house while taping today’s show before This, That, and the Third (40:50): Aaron Rodgers gets injured at New York Jets OTAs, NFL changes Kickoff rules, and entering the Hardest Video Game Level Debate.

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Mike Golic Sr on LeBron’s retirement talk after getting SWEPT by Denver, Celebrating Nuggets & Jokic + David Hale on ranking all FBS QBs in Tiers & Sam Hartman at ND May 23, 2023

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Mike Golic Sr and Gojo check in on Brandon after his Lakers get swept by the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals (02:00) before giving Denver all the love and respect they deserve to advance to their franchises’ first Finals appearance.

(07:30) - Gojo explains why this postseason exit for the Lakers may be a net positive for LeBron James and his NBA legacy.

(12:04) - After the Nuggets' love is out of the way, Mike Jr and Mike Sr discuss LeBron James' cryptic hints towards retirement. Gojo asks his Dad if he believes LeBron James actually retire from basketball (16:55) before telling us why LBJ's retirement talk is a leverage play to make sure the Lakers retool and get Kyrie in the offseason. Golic Sr says blowing up this team for Kyrie is the last thing Los Angeles needs.

(20:02) - Gojo says the media owes LeBron James a ‘thank you’ card. Mike Golic Sr says LeBron stepping on Nuggets’ win with this news reminds him of Joe Montana doing the same thing to him when he announced his NFL retirement.

(23:20) Shifting to football, Gojo runs through all the rule changes the NFL announced yesterday, including a Thursday night flex rule that favors Amazon’s billionaire owner.

(28:05) ESPN College Football writer David Hale joins the show! After ranking all 133 FBS QB situations in tiers, Gojo and Golic Sr demanded an explanation for ranking Notre Dame’s QB Sam Hartman in Tier 4. David continues by explaining his ranking process and where he has Texas, Alabama, and Clemson’s QB rooms going into this season.

(39:39) - Oreo’s newest cookie sparks a GoJo staff marshmallow debate (tell us how you feel in the comments) before This, That, and the Third (42:25): Tom Brady set to join Raiders ownership, Big Ben openly hating on Kenny Pickett, and the MLB continue to murder birds.

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