Spain and Fitz

Latest Episodes:

Brackets, Brees, The Bachelor & Grammys Night Mar 16, 2021

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Spain & Fitz are back together and they kick things off with a pre-show party grading Sunday's Grammy Awards and talking about what can be learned from the racial issues plaguing The Bachelor and host Chris Harrison. Then, former Saints WR Joe Horn shares his thoughts on Drew Brees' retirement, CBS Sports' Gary Parrish joins to talk about the men's NCAA tourney bracket and former NFL GM Randy Mueller dissects the "voidable years" trend, the Pats and Brees. Plus, NCAA women's tourney selection committee chair Nina King on the top seeds in the women's bracket and Geno Auriemma's positive COVID test.

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The days of the middle class QB are over Mar 10, 2021

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Solo Fitz today. Fitz says in today's NFL, you're either a superstar QB with a mega contract, or a young QB on a rookie deal, there's no middle class anymore. Former NFL GM Randy Mueller stops by and agrees with Fitz's theory. Soren Petro from WHB in Kansas City gives us the latest on stories involving the University of Kansas' football and basketball program. Plus, ESPN's Sean Farnham gets us set for Championship Week, and the latest installment of Game Changers, featuring Maia Chaka, the NFL's first black woman on-field official.

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Let's Make a Deal! Mar 09, 2021

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Jason talks to Pro Football Talk's Charean Williams, ESPN''s Todd Archer and Bill Barnwell, and NFL Network's Jane Slater about the Dak Prescott deal in Dallas. Plus, in honor of International Women's History month, we listen to a portion of Sarah's recent interview with broadcasting legend Leslie Visser from That's What She Said, and Jason talks to Mallory Weggemann, Paralympic gold medalist and 15-time World Champion swimmer about her inspirational story.

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Somebody's Trolling Us Mar 06, 2021

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One of our very own friends here at ESPN is trolling us when it comes to mock draft season. Plus, Fitz gives out his mid-season NBA awards and biggest disappointments. We're also trying to win you some money on a big betting weekend.

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Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Gladys Knight! Mar 05, 2021

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We speak to the legend herself Gladys Knight about singing the national anthem for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game and her role in the the film Coming 2 America. Steelers fans are mad at Fitz for saying Big Ben is the fourth best QB in the AFC North. Plus, there's some serious allegations against former LSU head coach Les Miles that we discuss with Andrea Gallo of The Advocate.

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Hey Darnold! Mar 04, 2021

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Solo Fitz tonight! Jason starts off considering what the Jets should do with their #2 pick in the draft. He think that they would be better suited to trade down and get a bunch of picks. He then talks about what the real meaning around have a person on a logo is and maybe it's better for a person not to be on it at all. Myron Medcalf, ESPN Senior Writer stops by to preview the NCAA tournament and what it might look like this year being played only in the state of Indiana. Jason talks about the importance, or lack there of, to the All Star Game nowadays, but the All Star Break is still important. The Athletic's Lindsay Jones then joins the show to break down free agency moves that could come in the coming weeks.

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Ladies Night Mar 02, 2021

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It's a Solo Spain show as she rocks with some her favorite ladies on the first day of Women's History Month. Soccer great and Angel City FC co-owner Julie Foudy kicks off the show to celebrate Spain's breaking news--becoming a co-owner of the Chicago Red Stars. Then, the Atlantic's Jemele Hill talks LeBron v. Zlatan, sports and social issues, and the effects of the pandemic on our viewing habits. Jess Mendoza joins to talk about Spring Baseball and NFL Senior Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Sam Rapoport talks about the incredible strides for female coaches in the league and the continued efforts to increase the numbers of Black coaches hired. Plus, Olympic gold medalist, broadcaster and Blackhawks coach Kendall Coyne Schofield talks playing on the ice at MSG and joining Spain as a co-owner of the Red Stars. Plus JJ Watt to the Cardinals, the Hawks fire Lloyd Pierce and Harden v. Luka.

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Fri-Yay Guest-a-Palooza! Feb 27, 2021

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It's a Spain and Fitz GUEST-A-PALOOZA FRI-YAY! The Salt Lake Tribune's Andy Larsen talks about the league-best Jazz gettin' no respect, CBS Sports' Gary Parrish on UM, MSU & more college basketball news, the Washington Post's Rick Maese stops by for a Tokyo Olympics edition of "What'd I Miss" and Ohm Youngmisuk on all things NBA. Plus, Renee Montgomery and the new Dream ownership, a pivot point for the Raptors, a new NBA logo & SPORTS TINDER!

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Chicago or Vegas? Feb 26, 2021

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Spain and Fitz get unrealistically excited about Russell Wilson naming their teams among the four he'd play for if a trade got made and lay out some Stump Speeches selling Russ on their cities. Unfortunately, Mina Kimes steps in to talk a little sense into them about Russ's future. They also talk about the Lakers' & Celtics' latest Ls, chat with Jesse Washington about The Undefeated: A Room of Our Own special and welcome Emily Kaplan in for an NHL edition of What'd I Miss?

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GOOOOOOOAAALLLLLL Feb 25, 2021

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Spain and Fitz give an update on Tiger Woods, talk to Chris Forsberg about the Celtics' woes, ask John Keim about the WFT's QB situation and Alex Smith's surprising comments about the team. Plus, Spain and Fitz keep tabs on the USWNT as they vie for a #SheBelievesCup win, Nets guard Bruce Brown talks about his career-best night and Browns assistant coach and Chief of Staff Callie Brownson shares the highlights of the NFL's Women's Careers in Football Forum.

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