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NPDS - Mets season in FULL SOS mode! What can change? Padres $3.9 BILLION sale does not mean what you think! (Episode 1441 Hour 1) Apr 20, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘stern’ as in David Stearns as in the Mets as in disaster as in Steve Cohen. The Mets are bad. Very bad. 11-straight losses. The team can’t score. The team can’t win. And the team is worth $380 million! (18:51) Let’s take a look at the big spenders in baseball. Where do they rank so far? (25:00) The San Diego Padres are selling for a record! $3.9 billion! WHAT! (36:00) Review: Big Mistakes. (39:30) NPPOD. (45:20) The Royals are in trouble. Bad record. Bad arguing. Salvador Perez is the captain. And he’s in a public spat with the manager!

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - On The Record for the NBA Playoffs | Jonathan Coachman w/ the WrestleMania Preview Apr 17, 2026

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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow goes on the record, and gives his NBA Playoff First Round predictions. Plus, its's WrestleMania weekend!! Zaslow is joined by Jonathan Coachman to preview WrestleMania 42!!

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NPDS - COCA THURSDAY: Mets STINK! Audio issues! How David should start to talk about business! (Episode 1440 Hour 2) Apr 16, 2026

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I promise someday soon there will be no audio issues and life will be bliss, but sadly, that is not today! SORRY!

Today is a really good one, once Coca's mic started to work again. He explains to David that we (fans) want to hear about business in a way that explains the reasoning behind a business decision. Not that we just have to deal with that decision! Hopefully you enjoy!

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NPDS - Clippers give Thunder another gift! Is the Kawhi investigation over? Let's show some love to the Pittsburgh Pirates! (Episode 1440 Hour 1) Apr 16, 2026

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Next week will go Monday through Thursday! Mark your calendars!

Today’s word of the day is ‘unintended’ as in unintended consequences as in the Golden State Warriors as in the Los Angeles Clippers. The biggest winners of the night didn’t even play! It’s the Oklahoma City Thunder, who get a lottery pick from the Clippers! Oh no! The Warriors move on and the Clippers title aspirations are over. (13:10) LaMelo Ball is not getting suspended. He got fined. That’s it. Should he have been suspended? (24:25) The Detroit Tigers have joined the ranks of rookie extensions. Kevin McGonigle gets $150 million! Interesting! (32:43) Review: Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice. (35:15) The Pittsburgh Pirates are hot! Where are the doubters now!? (43;40) Is LIV Golf over? Is it ending? Is Saudi Arabia pulling its funding?

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - What Happened To The Team I Love | Field Yates Joins Apr 15, 2026

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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow is grateful the Heat were not a contender this season, otherwise he wouldn't be able to handle how the season ended last night. Zaslow also highlights why the Heat should be embarrassed with what took place in Charlotte. Plus, Zas is joined by ESPN NFL Draft Analyst, Field Yates. Zaslow and Field take a look at the Dolphins draft position and also look forward to WrestleMania this weekend!

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NPDS - Should LaMelo Ball have been ejected? Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic! WNBA commissioner wild response to a question! (Episode 1439 Hour 2) Apr 15, 2026

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The Charlotte Hornets are advancing in the play-in tournament. A buzzer-beating block by Miles Bridges against the Miami Heat. A big play happened in the first half and Erik Spoelstra was furious. (15:00) Dianna Russini has resigned. More fallout from the Russini and Mike Vrabel pictures that leaked online earlier in the week. Things are moving quickly. (25:00) WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert had quite the response to a question from a report at the WNBA Draft. A ridiculous response it was. (30:28) FIFA and NJ Transit are getting blasted over transportation prices. $100 train ticket that normally costs fewer than $15. That’s what we’re seeing! (38:27) Mike Trout trade? That’s what Stephen A. Smith wants. Can we stop with this already! (43:00) Shams called out Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks after Doc Rivers threw serious shade at him. Woof.

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NPDS - Happy Birthday to my daughter... Mets, Brewers, and Astros have entered the MLB Danger Zone (Episode 1439 Hour 1) Apr 15, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘28’ as in her 28th birthday as in my daughter. (17:00) Welcome to the MLB Danger Zone. The Mets, Brewers, and Astros are there. Let’s begin with the Mets. 7 losses in a row. Bad baseball. And the owner is talking again. (30:24) The Milwaukee Brewers are in freefall mode. Another loss. That’s six in a row since starting the year 8-2. Not great! (36:53) The Houston Astros problems continue to happen. And Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai is still complaining. Why? (45:00) Review: DTF St. Louis. (48:00) NPPOD.

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NPDS - Rory goes back-to-back! The NBA regular season ending was...woof! NFL media scandal (?) rocks the internet! (Episode 1438 Hour 2) Apr 13, 2026

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Rory McIlroy is a back-to-back Masters champion. Only the fourth golfer to ever do it. What a tournament for him. (7:08) The NBA regular season is over. Did you watch the final Sunday? Well, no starters played. It was ridiculous. And teams who did play starters lost as massive favorites. And that’s not even mentioning the blowouts! Doc Rivers is out in Milwaukee. The playoffs are starting. Fun times! (28:20) The NBA investigated the Kings for tanking. No tanking. (30:00) Prediction markets! They are here and athletes are involved. Should they be? It’s not just Giannis. (37:00) Dianna Russini is in hot water after pictures of her and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel were leaked online. They were poolside at a resort. And the story exploded. Both parties have denied it. But, it’s a serious problem. (46:00) NFL DOJ. It’s here. The Department of Justice is looking into the NFL deals. Why?

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NPDS - Yankees and Mets on the struggle bus together! Astros have some SERIOUS pitching problems! Are the Rockies for sale?! (Episode 1438 Hour 1) Apr 13, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Mingus’ as in Charles Mingus as in jazz as in Jazz Chisholm as in the New York Yankees as in the New York Mets. Both teams are struggling. Both teams are on 5-game losing streaks. But the biggest story of the weekend was Jazz Chisholm and his postgame comments. I cannot believe it. (20:35) The Mets are no better. 5-game losing streak. Lindor does not look like himself defensively. No Soto still. (26:40) The Houston Astros have major pitching problems. One road trip has resulted in four starting pitchers being hurt. The biggest of the issues is Tatsuya Imai and his struggles. (35:00) Ichiro got a statue. And there was a slight problem with it! (39:12) Review: Sirat. (41:17) NPPOD. (44:30) The Rockies have been sold! Well, not the entire team, just 40%. Let me explain.

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - Heat Have Gotten Worse Throughout The Season | Smash of Demolition Joins Apr 10, 2026

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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow recaps another pathetic effort from the Miami Heat in another blowout in Toronto last night. Also, Zas explains how the Heat will not get past the Play-In this season. And, Zas is joined by Smash of Demolition, as the great tag team is going to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame next weekend.

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