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Racing to Rock Bottom, and Who Wrote the Letter? Sep 07, 2018

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We break down the Kavanaugh hearing, the Woodward book, and an anonymous op-ed in the New York times. Plus, NFL and College football talk and predictions. Show Rundown: The Big POS - It’s been a wild week in Washington DC. The Kavanaugh hearings have been an absolute train wreck, save for Senator Ben Sasse making a whole lot of sense. Excerpts from Bob Woodward’s new Trump book are out, and it ain’t pretty. Plus, an anonymous op-ed in the New York Times has sparked a massive guessing game in DC and royally ticked off the President. Hot Takes - Nike is gonna be just fine. The Atlanta Falcons have some problems, tho. And did we learn anything from the first weekend of college football? Predictions - We give our definitive predictions on who wrote “The Letter,” also known as #Lodestar. Plus, college and NFL picks against the spread.

College Football is In, Don McGahn is Out Aug 31, 2018

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! College Football is finally here, and we preview the big games. In politics, we look at Don McGahn’s departure from the White House. Show Rundown: The Big POS - It’s the first weekend of college football, and some significant games are already on tap. We look at several big matchups, including Washington-Auburn, Miami-LSU, and Virginia Tech-Florida State. Hot Takes - Joel dispenses some free advice regarding proper context for the word monkey. JC takes issue with derivative works in music without proper credit. Don McGahn is out at the White House, and we can’t help but notice the historical parallels to Watergate.

Remembering McCain, Googling Yourself, and Hella Football Aug 28, 2018

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We reflect on the life and legacy of John McCain. In other news, the President Googles himself, ESPN stays woke, and football is almost here. Show Rundown: The Big POS - America lost a legitimate hero when John McCain passed. We reflect on his military service, his taking the road less traveled in politics, his mistakes, and the flap over President Trump not lowering the White House flag initially. Hot Takes - ESPN needs to stop politicizing everything, and Donald Trump needs to stop Googling himself. POS Nuggets - Coaches can survive pretty much anything if they’re winning ball games. We look at the new crop of coaches coming into NCAA Football this year. Plus, we take you around the NFL with Odell Beckham Jr.’s new contract, Andrew Luck’s foot, and ESPN’s quest for content. Hot Takes - A coach and a new soccer player.

Interview with Rick Wilson, author of Everything Trump Touches Dies Aug 24, 2018

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We interview Rick Wilson, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book Everything Trump Touches Dies. In sports, Urban Meyer fallout. Show Rundown: Interview with Rick Wilson - Rick Wilson is a GOP ad maker and strategist, a leading “Never Trumper," and author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book “Everything Trump Touches Dies.” We talk with Rick about Trump’s terrible week, what’s next for the GOP, and what Republican has disappointed him the most. Hot Takes - JC and Joel are spewing fire over Urban Meyer and Ohio State University’s handling of the situation. We run through the report and the debacle of a press conference announcing Meyer’s three-game suspension. Predictions - Will Trump pardon Paul Manafort, and if so, when?

Let’s Make a Deal and the Top 25 Breakdown Aug 21, 2018

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Michael Cohen may be ready to make a deal, and Rudy gonna Rudy. In sports, the NCAAF AP Top 25 is out, plus more scandalous details from Ohio State. Show Rundown: The Big POS - Michael Cohen may be ready to cut a deal. Rudy Giuliani steps in it on the Sunday shows when he says, “Truth isn’t truth.” Trump’s lawyer spent 30-plus hours with Mueller. The Manafort jury is still deliberating. We break it all down. Hot Takes - We get it Hollywood...you hate Trump. Plus, a gutless anonymous source. POS Nuggets - The AP is out with its NCAAF Top 25 poll, and we break down the differences between it and the Coaches Poll. Plus, more salacious news on Zach Smith, former receivers coach at Ohio State. True Champions - An athlete and the best team on Earth.

The 1st Amendment, Trash Talking, and Wisdom from Jerry Maguire Aug 17, 2018

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Newspapers across the country editorialized against Trump’s attacks on the press, a cornerback talked some solid NFL smack, and a security clearance was revoked. Show Rundown: The Big POS - Newspapers across the country this week launched a coordinated counterstrike on Trump’s attacks on the press. But what kind of message does it really send? We break down bias in the press (real and perceived), opinion pages generally, and what Trump is actually doing. Hot Takes - Politics is checkers, not chess. In sports, an intentional beaning has sparked many silly takes. POS Nuggets - Jacksonville DB Jalen Ramsey has some spot-on trash talk about nearly every NFL Quarterback, and we love it. Donald Trump revoked John Brennan’s security clearance, and we’ve got some mixed feelings about it. Predictions - How will Chip Kelley fare at UCLA, and what will the future hold for Duke phenom Zion Williamson?

Omarosa, Manafort, Maryland Football, and the Media Aug 14, 2018

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Omarosa’s tapes are bolstering some of her claims about Trump. A coach is fired in the wake of tragedy at Maryland. Plus, Strzok-out at the FBI. Show Rundown: The Big POS - Omarosa Manigault is out with a tell-all about Trump with some explosive claims. She doesn’t have a ton of credibility after a history of falsehoods, but some of her claims are gaining traction as she drips out various tapes of interactions with Trump and others in his inner circle. Hot Takes - Manafort throws a Hail Mary, and the NCAA is allowing transfers that have some scratching their heads. POS Nuggets - We unpack the Maryland football situation after a player’s death, including South Carolina coach Will Muschamp’s ill-advised comments defending D.J. Durkin. In politics, Strzok is out at the FBI, along with a new poll with some interesting findings related to the Russia investigation. True Champions - A teenager and a former great.

More Urban, More Kneeling, More Problems Aug 10, 2018

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Urban Meyer’s situation is looking murkier, which may be a good thing for him. Kneeling is back in the NFL. Plus, Devin Nunes and Kris Kobach in politics. Show Rundown: Big POS - With the self-imposed deadline for the Urban Meyer investigation rapidly approaching, more shoes are dropping every day. Both Zach Smith’s mom AND his former mother-in-law have weighed in on Smith’s side. But, it was revealed this week there were as many as either other police contacts between the couple and law enforcement. We break down the latest developments. Hot Takes - Melania Trump’s parents are now US Citizens thanks to a policy Donald Trump has railed against. LeBron is catching some undeserved heat from his donations to Akron schools. POS Nuggets - It’s only the NFL preseason, but the kneeling conversation is already dominating coverage thanks in no small part to President Trump. Devin Nunes looks really, really bad after he was secretly taped at a fundraiser. Preditctions - We revisit Urban Meyer’s future, plus will Kris Kobach’s lead hold in Kansas?

Rick Rolls and The Fantasy Football Extravaganza Aug 07, 2018

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Former Trump Deputy Campaign Manager Rick Gates has given up, let down and deserted Paul Manafort, we give Fantasy Football advice, and more. Show Rundown: The Big POS - Rick Gates has officially rolled on former Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort, giving damning testimony in Federal Court on a litany of crimes. There’s a renewed interest in the infamous Trump Tower meeting after a tweet from Trump this weekend. Where will it all lead? Hot Takes - Alex Jones is banned from social media and it serves him right. Trump enjoys wading into close elections, but how will it affect outcomes in November? POS Nuggets - It’s our first ever Fantasy Football Extravaganza! We go position by position on who is undervalued, who is overvalued, and possible sleepers. Plus, an update on Urban Meyer. True Champions - A player and a pundit.

Meyer-ed in Controversy, Twitter Mobs, and Feats of Strength Aug 03, 2018

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Urban Meyer is on administrative leave following revelations of alleged domestic abuse by former Assistant Coach Zach Smith. Plus, a White House rundown and the NCAAF Coaches' Top 25. Show rundown Big POS: We go in-depth on the Urban Meyer story, looking at the history of the allegations against Assistant Zach Smith, Urban Meyer’s story, and Ohio State’s response. Hot Takes: Sarah Huckabee Sanders loses more credibility every day, and the Twitter Mob is after Dak Prescott. POS Nuggets: The Coaches’ Top 25 is out, and we run through what’s right and what’s wrong. Keeping with the Festivus theme, the Trump Administration has moved into the Feats of Strength phase, laying out all the tough actions they’ve taken to prevent Russian meddling. Predictions: How many touchdowns for a certain Ravens duo, and will Urban Meyer be at Ohio State much longer?

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