My Main Man Michael Smith

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Bucks and Celtics loading up with Vincent Goodwill and Kurt Helin; Rookie QB check-in with Charles Robinson Oct 02, 2023

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Michael catches up on an eventful week in the NBA with Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports.
(0:30) The Dame trade, Giannis extension talk and the latest from Bucks Media Day
(5:00) The Celtics-Bucks arms race in the East
(7:00) The NBA's best duo
(9:00) Looking back at the end of the Lillard Era in Portland

Then, ProBasketballTalk's Kurt Helin dives into the ongoing James Harden saga and other NBA drama.
(11:00) How long will the James Harden situation drag on?
(18:00) Who should be the favorite in the Eastern Conference?
(26:30) Who is the best duo in the NBA now?
(29:00) How much will Kawhi and Paul George actually play together?

Finally, Charles Robinson checks in after Week 4 in the NFL.
(33:00) C.J. Stroud's hot start and the Texans' turnaround
(47:00) Stroud or Richardson?
(50:30) Concerned about Bryce Young?
(55:00) What's wrong with the Bengals?
(59:00) Did we write off Justin Fields too soon?

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Bonus podcast: Josh Jacobs Gets It Sep 25, 2023

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The extended "Gets It" interview with Raiders RB Josh Jacobs

(4:00) His early 2023 struggles and the impact of no training camp
(11:30) What clicked in 2022 and what that success meant to him
(14:30) Deciding to play Week 18 last season after his dad's heart surgery
(18:00) How Jacobs' 6-year-old son helped save his father
(24:30) Reflecting on his journey
(27:00) What it meant to buy a house for his father
(27:00) Poetry and other outlets away from the game
(37:00) Why he wouldn't let his son play running back
(38:00) How he feels when he sees other RBs getting injured and cut
(41:30) Where his relationship stands with the Raiders organization

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Taylor's takeover, Deion's deflation and Dolphins' domination with Nicole Auerbach and Charles Robinson Sep 25, 2023

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NBC Sports college football insider Nicole Auerbach breaks down the biggest stories of the weekend, but not before she tries to get Michael on board with Taylor Swift.

(1:00) Nicole tries to explain why so many people care about Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce
(10:00) What Colorado's loss to Oregon means for the Deion hype
(18:00) A closer look at Nicole's top 10, including Florida State and Ohio State

Yahoo! Sports Charles Robinson joins Michael to discuss takeaways from the Dolphins' domination of Denver and other big stories from Week 3.

(27:30) Was Sunday’s blowout more about Dolphins or Broncos?
(54:00) Surprised by what Jonathan Gannon has done with the Cardinals?
(1:00:00) Why does Justin Fields look so bad out there?

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The Cowboys' winning ways and panic for winless teams with Charles Robinson; and a requiem for "Winning Time" with Vincent Goodwill Sep 18, 2023

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Yahoo's Charles Robinson joins Michael to recap the biggest stories for Week 2 in the NFL.

(1:30) How good are these Cowboys?
(6:30) Is it already over for the Jets?
(13:30) Is it panic time for the Chargers?
(19:00) Which 0-2 teams should feel the most panic?
(23:30) Bigger surprise: Atlanta or Tampa Bay?
(27:00) More impressive comeback: Commanders or Giants?
(34:00) How legit is Puka Nacua?

Then, Vincent Goodwill helps Michael mourn the end of "Winning Time."

(40:00) How upset are you about Winning Time getting canceled?
(57:00) Reaction to NBA's new load management policy?
(1:10:00) How uncomfortable will James Harden and Damian Lillard situations get?

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Week 1 is a fantastic liar with Charles Robinson; Coco Gauff is the truth with Toure Sep 11, 2023

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Michael looks back on Week 1 of the NFL season with Yahoo's Charles Robinson.

(0:30) The significance of Jordan Love leading Packers over Bears
(6:30) How bad was this loss for the Bears and Justin Fields?
(11:00) Reaction to huge game from Tua, Tyreek and the Dolphins
(16:00) How scary could the Browns be?
(21:00) Buying Dallas as a threat to San Francisco in the NFC?
(25:00) First impressions of the rookie QBs?

Then, Touré gives his impressions of Coco Gauff's U.S. Open title before sharing a 1st-hand account of Prince's basketball skills.

(32:00) How much did Coco's title inspire your tennis match today?
(36:00) Reaction to Coco Gauff's title run?
(48:00) Touré tells his story about playing basketball with Prince

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This Year's Draft, 20 Years of Marriage, 50 Years of Freestylin' Life With Bun B Sep 05, 2023

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Bun B joins to show to break down his fantasy football obsession and reflect on 20 years of marriage and 50 years of life.

01:00 Bun B brought his wife to his fantasy football draft
03:30 Breaking down his concerns with his 2023 draft
12:00 Who is in this star-studded league?
20:30 The key to his 20-year marriage
23:00 How his surprise 50th birthday party went down
34:00 Reflecting on turning 50
36:00 His plan before rap came along
47:00 How he feels about his placement on all-time top 50 lists
51:00 The rise of Trill Burgers

Then, Michael welcomes in the hosts of the new podcast The Dynasty Exchange.

56:00 Introduction to the Dynasty Exchange
59:00 What do their wives think about this dynasty obsession
1:00:00 - Inside the Yacht Club league and how it feels to be launching this podcast
1:13:00 - How Michael made his way into the Yacht Club
1:16:00 - How this podcast will be different
1:19:00 - Inside Michael and Josh's recent negotiations
1:23:00 - Is there such a thing as an overpay?
1:33:00 - The guys reveal their guys for 2023

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The Internet's Human Highlight Film with Jenna Bandy Aug 29, 2023

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What will Jenna Bandy be up to next? She sits down with Michael to discuss her rise to social media stardom and all of the incredible sports experiences that she's had along the way.

0:30 – How she fell in love with sports

9:30 – How her social media career blew up

18:00 – Meeting celebrity athletes and her dream to catch a pass from Tom Brady

20:00 – How she met Kobe Bryant

25:00 – Throwing a football with Steph Curry

33:00 – Playing in Floyd Mayweather’s celebrity basketball game

37:00 – How she comes up with her ideas

42:00 – How her dad wound up teaching Tom Cruise to bartend

45:00 – Her plan moving forward

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Marquette King Won't Change and Wouldn't Change a Thing Aug 22, 2023

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Former All-Pro punter Marquette King joins Michael Smith to discuss why he's out of the NFL and hasn't gotten another chance in the league.

(2:00) His XFL title run, his music career and a shout-out from The Rock

(7:00) How the XFL helped him love football again

(13:00) Trying to understand why he's out of the NFL

(17:00) How he became a punter and when he realized the NFL might be possible

(20:00) What went down with the Raiders and Jon Gruden

(27:00) His failed tenure with the Broncos

(30:00) Dealing with depression after getting cut by Raiders

(35:00) The lack of Black punters and kickers

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The Long, Hard, and High Road to Canton with DeMarcus Ware and Jim Trotter Aug 01, 2023

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DeMarcus Ware looks back on his improbable journey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

(2:00) Reflecting on his unique path to stardom

(4:00) Preparing his Hall of Fame speech

(5:30) What might make him cry up on that stage

(7:00) Where he'd be if he hadn't made it in football

(8:00) Preparing to sing the national anthem at the Hall of Fame Game

Jim Trotter on receiving the Nunn Award and the moments that helped define him.

(12:30) What he plans to say when receiving the award

(16:30) Any lingering awkwardness given how his tenure at NFL Media just ended?

(20:30) What this honor means to him

(23:00) Defining moments on his journey

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More to the Story: Giannis, Davante Adams, Scoot, and a Masterclass in Sportswriting with Mirin Fader Jul 25, 2023

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From her best-seller on Giannis to the dynamic features on The Ringer, no one does it better than Mirin Fader. She joins the show to discuss the athletes she's covered, the art of the profile and what's next.

(1:30) Finding her love for basketball and writing

(10:00) Her Gigi Bryant piece

(16:00) Writing process, interview nerves and advice for aspiring journalists

(32:00) Her Giannis book, thoughts on his failure comments, and his future with Bucks

(48:20) Michael couldn't be more excited for her Hakeem Olajuwon book

(53:30) Connecting with Scoot Henderson and kinda hoping he plays with Dame

(1:01:30) Can Davante Adams win his race against time?

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