The Garbage Time Podcast with Katie Nolan

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Ep. 43: Bill Simmons Jun 17, 2016

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Katie Nolan chats with HBO’s Bill Simmons about doing press for his new show (2:00 mark), how he’s done talking about ESPN (5:20), the promos for Any Given Wednesday (13:00), the show’s format (17:00), how he remembers Game of Thrones’ characters (18:15), which shows he studied to prepare for his (29:25), what his week looks like filming the show (37:15), why he wants to do TV (42:45), his goal to become Regis (47:35), launching The Ringer (52:50), the evolution and end of Grantland (53:50), and what he thinks his biggest weakness is (1:05:10). Plus, James “Baby Doll” Dixon chimes in with his Garbage Ten answer of what his final meal would be (1:17:20).

Ep. 42: Robert Flores Jun 09, 2016

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Katie Nolan discusses the NBA Finals (2:30 mark) and the latest episodes of The Bachelorette (6:05), and chats with MLB Network’s Robert Flores about how he got his start in broadcasting (16:10), getting fired for cursing on air (18:00), getting hired at ESPN (25:55), learning to deal with the politics there (30:15), competitiveness between ESPN talent (35:20), his relationship with Stephen A. Smith (38:50), taking an on-air shot at “First Take” (41:25), being a part of the experiment with the midnight SportsCenter (52:15), finding out he was off that show from a Richard Deitsch tweet (57:10), the recent talent exodus from ESPN (1:01:15), the biggest differences between ESPN and his new gig at MLB Network (1:03:10), and how he feels about ESPN covering WWE (1:06:25). Plus, Chex Mix power rankings and soup talk in this week’s #JunkMail (1:12:05).

Ep. 41: Brian Scalabrine Jun 02, 2016

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Katie Nolan discusses the latest episode of "The Bachelorette" to defend Chad (2:55 mark), and chats with Brian Scalabrine about his nicknames (27:00), what to expect in the NBA Finals (33:10), which players need to step up for their teams (36:45), whether Steph Curry is now the face of the league (42:00), how other players in the league feel about him (44:05), how Steph and Klay play so well together (46:00), what it was like coaching Steph (55:30), playing with Kevin Garnett (57:00), why Paul Pierce is the most underrated player in the history of the NBA (58:45), Rajon Rondo’s competitiveness (1:00:55), and where Kevin Durant will end up (1:04:00). Plus, in this week’s #JunkMail: Who would win in a fight between cereal mascots (1:19:20)?

Ep. 40: Willie Colon May 26, 2016

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Katie Nolan discusses Garbage Time’s coverage of the Scripps National Spelling Bee (2:10 mark), the NBA and NHL Playoffs (13:15), and chats with NFL Offensive Lineman, Willie Colon about his time at Hofstra (19:35), whether or not he’s retiring (25:25), if he thinks Ryan Fitzpatrick will sign with the Jets (28:50), if Geno Smith can be a great quarterback and team leader (29:55), the problem with young players in the league (31:45), his embarrassing rookie initiation moment with the Steelers (33:40), his awkward meeting with Nick Saban (37:20), his feelings on Rex Ryan (40:00), how often offensive linemen get away with holding (45:40), what really goes on in NFL pile ups (47:40), smack talk at the line (50:10), attending NFL Broadcast Boot Camp (55:15), his thoughts on Brandon Marshall (1:01:55), and watching fellow Hofstra alum Chris Weidman defeat Anderson Silva (1:02:50). Plus french fry power rankings in this week’s #JunkMail (1:09:00).

Ep. 39: JJ Redick May 19, 2016

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Katie Nolan talks about her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live (2:50 mark), and chats with LA Clippers guard, JJ Redick about being the first NBA player with his own podcast (8:25), his favorite episodes so far (12:10), his dream guests (15:20), his watch collecting hobby (16:50), being hated during his Duke career (22:10), how he was “sort of a prick” during his time there (23:40), the most clever JJ-bashing he noticed (28:35), whether he bought into his critics when he entered the NBA (31:30), what really went down the night DeAndre Jordan resigned with the Clippers (34:30), his contribution to that night’s Emoji War (36:50), whether there’s a disconnect between Chris Paul and his teammates (38:40), the Blake Griffin-Equipment Manager fight (39:55), how the team dealt with Chris and Blake’s injuries during the Portland series (42:45), who will win the NBA Championship (45:20), and who deserved to win MVP (46:55). Plus, pretzel power rankings in this week’s #JunkMail (52:30).

Ep. 38: Michael Ian Black May 12, 2016

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Katie Nolan gives a play-by-play account of her Emmy Award winning night (00:30 mark), and chats with comedian Michael Ian Black about his distinct comedic voice (31:25), how his sketch comedy group The State came together (32:50), their show on MTV (35:30), his favorite State sketches (36:25), what he gets recognized for the most (40:00), the TV project he’s the proudest of (42:35), dealing with his shows being canceled (43:50), a big mistake he made in his career (49:45), the best and worst advice he’s ever received (50:30), his presence on twitter (52:20), performing stand up (54:40), and why he hates super hero movies (1:10:20). Plus, in this week’s #JunkMail: Would you rather vote for Donald Trump in private, or wear a Greg Hardy jersey in public? (1:13:20).

Ep. 37: Julie DiCaro May 06, 2016

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Katie Nolan shares behind the scenes stories of Garbage Time’s Season 3 premiere, including the making of the Lemonade video (3:50 mark), and the David Ortiz Central Park bench gift (12:40). She also weighs in on the officiating in the Spurs-Thunder series (15:55), and chats with 670 The Score’s Julie DiCaro about how the #MoreThanMean video came about (23:00), her feelings on the reaction to it (27:40), how she deals with hateful internet comments (34:25), her career shift from practicing law to covering sports (43:35), having to defend accused rapists as a public defender (45:30), the press coverage of the Patrick Kane case (48:15), and Adam Schefter and Greg Hardy (55:00).

Ep. 36: Pick Your Poison - Conor McGregor or Bill Simmons? Apr 28, 2016

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Katie Nolan discusses Garbage Time’s return to TV next week (1:45 mark), the Julie DiCaro / Sarah Spain #MoreThanMean video (4:05), and makes some tough choices in this week’s Pick Your Poison (5:55). Which gets the higher priority on your DVR: Conor McGregor doing local media interviews, or a sports comedy show other than Garbage Time (Bill Simmons’ “Any Given Wednesday” / “Rob Riggle’s Sportsbook”) (6:50)? Who would you mute on social media first: Drake, for his Paul George instagram post, or University of Washington for their “Do’s and Don’ts" for cheerleader tryouts facebook post (17:30)? And, “The Blindside” – Who should Sandra Bullock adopt: Kelly Ripa or Sam Bradford (28:00)? Plus, a Fantasy-Fantasy Draft of fruit salad in this week’s #JunkMail (36:10).

Ep. 35: Peter Schrager Apr 26, 2016

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Katie Nolan chats with FOX NFL reporter Peter Schrager about all things NFL, including what the offseason is like for him and other NFL Insiders (4:05 mark), the latest on Tom Brady (6:45), and Sam Bradford (8:15), how twitter has changed the draft (10:45), who the Chargers may take with the 3rd pick (21:30), Jared Goff and Carson Wentz (25:55), why the Eagles traded up to the #2 spot (29:00), why Heisman winner Derrick Henry may fall to the 2nd or 3rd round (32:35), Ezekiel Elliot potentially ending up in Dallas (33:55), Schrager’s draft sleepers (36:00), Josh Norman signing with Washington (38:10), RGIII in Cleveland (41:10), Colin Kaepernick (43:25), Brock Osweiler (44:20), JJ Watt (46:35), Prince (48:40), and Beyonce's Lemonade (55:05).

Ep. 34: Tom Werner Apr 19, 2016

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Katie Nolan chats with Boston Red Sox Chairman, Tom Werner about overseeing the team (1:45 mark), his career as a TV Exec developing and producing shows such as Mork & Mindy, The Cosby Show, and Roseanne (4:00), reversing the curse and bringing the city together after the Boston Marathon bombing (6:00), growing up as a Yankees fan (8:15), trying to convince Whitney Houston to be one of the Cosby kids (9:05), his current co-production with LeBron James (10:20), whether he’s better at spotting TV talent or baseball talent (11:40), saving Fenway Park (15:30), Manny Ramirez (18:50), David Ortiz's final season (20:30), being considered for the Commissioner job (23:20), improving pace of play in baseball (25:00), how he feels about bat-flipping (28:00), his relationship with Bill and Hillary Clinton (30:35), purchasing Liverpool FC (31:30), being hated in San Diego when he owned the Padres (33:20), and Pablo Sandoval's weight (36:35).

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