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Hour 2: Raiders, Vikings, Falcons & Browns QB Competitions, plus NFL Insider Mike Garafolo May 19, 2026

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NFL Insider Mike Garafolo and guest host Tom Pelissero discuss the chances the Eagles trade AJ Brown and what Philadelphia could get in return for the All-Pro WR, Jalen Hurts’ role in Philly’s new-look offense under new OC Sean Mannion, the mysterious standoffish relationship between the 49ers and WR Brandon Aiyuk, the expectations for the New York Giants this season under new head coach John Harbaugh, and how QB competitions could play out for the Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders.

Tom explains why the Raiders would be better off starting Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza, why Kyler Murray is no lock to be the Minnesota Vikings’ starting QB over JJ McCarthy, and breaks down Tua Tagovailoa vs Michael Penix Jr. for the Atlanta Falcons’ QB1 job, Jacoby Brissett’s conspicuous absence from the Arizona Cardinals’ OTAs, and the Cleveland Browns crowded QB room.

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Hour 1: Victor Wembanyama’s Huge Game 1 and More with Guest Host Tom Pelissero May 19, 2026

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Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys react to Victor Wembanyama’s 40/20 night in the San Antonio Spurs’ double-overtime Game 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The guys weigh in on the NFL officially confirming Minneapolis will host the 2028 draft and Nashville as the site of the Super Bowl in 2030, and longtime listener Terzo in Iowa plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ for his beloved San Francisco 49ers.

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Hour 3: Jordan Love and Jim Harbaugh Pressure, plus Aaron Rai’s Improbable PGA Championship Win May 18, 2026

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Guest host Tom Pelissero and Brockman react to Aaron Rai’s feel-good win at the PGA Championship.

The guys debate if this is a make-or-break year for Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love, and Tom explains why Los Angeles Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh might be the NFL head coach under the most pressure heading into the new season.

Tom plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Cleveland Browns fan and a Kansas City Chiefs fan.

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Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Monday,’ Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville & the Return of the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ May 18, 2026

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Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys react to reports of the NFL taking Super Bowl LXIV in 2030 to Nashville at the Tennessee Titans’ new stadium.

With the NFL’s 2026 schedules out, Tom and the guys dust of the ‘Win-Loss Game’ with fans of the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans.

In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Tom weighs in on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, Jaguars’ QB Trevor Lawrence and his magnificent hair, the NBA Playoffs and more.

The guys play more ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Vikings fan that leads to a bold bet by Brockman.

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Hour 1: Guest Host Tom Pelissero, Rodgers Inks Steelers Deal & NBA Playoffs with ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill May 18, 2026

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Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys react to Aaron Rodgers FINALLY signing a one-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill and Tom preview the Eastern and Western Conference Semifinals between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs, discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning back-to-back NBA MVP awards, what Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards must do to take the next step in his career, LeBron James’ uncertain future with the Los Angeles Lakers, the trade market for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more.

Tom weighs in on the job security of San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch.

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Hour 3: NFL Schedule Maker Mike North, plus The Athletic’s Joe Vardon Talks NBA May 15, 2026

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Guest host Kirk Morrison and TJ discuss what will define “success” for the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders this season. The Athletic’s Joe Vardon and guest host Kirk Morrison break down the latest in the NBA Playoffs including the #1-seeded Detroit Pistons’ chances to rally from down 2-3 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, if Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs can unseat the Oklahoma City Thunder as NBA Champions, and weighs in on what it will take for LeBron James to return to the Los Angeles Lakers.NFL Executive Mike North and Kirk discuss the intricacies and challenges of scheduling the league’s 2026 slate of games from Week 1 through 18, why the Raiders won’t be seen on any primetime games this fall while the Rams will get 7 such games, the Patriots vs Seahawks Week 1 Super Bowl rematch, the significance of Super Bowl LXI airing on ESPN next year, and more.

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Hour 2: Raiders Analyst Kirk Morrison Talks Fernando Mendoza, plus Golf Channel Analyst Brandel Chamblee May 15, 2026

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Golf Channel Analyst Brandel Chamblee and guest host Kirk Morrison break down the latest from the PGA Championship, weighs in on Scottie Scheffler’s run of dominance, what current LIV golfers will have to endure if they want to return to the PGA Tour, and more. Raiders Analyst Kirk reacts to the Silver & Black getting shut out on the NFL’s prime time schedule and breaks down what Fernando Mendoza must do to beat out Kirk Cousins to win the starting QB job, and explains how Fernando Mendoza’s happy-go-lucky personality will play in Las Vegas’ locker room. Kirk lists his top players that are poised for big breakout seasons in 2026 including Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka, Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward and others.

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Hour 1: Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid, plus NFL Schedule Release Reactions May 15, 2026

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Guest host Kirk Morrison and TJ react to the NFL’s Schedule Release and reveals what players and coaches look at most when the schedule comes out. Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid and Rich discuss Kansas City’s 2026 schedule, a timeline for Patrick Mahomes’ return from his season-ending torn ACL injury, what adding Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III means for KC’s offense, the return of 7-time All-Pro TE Travis Kelce for at least one more year, and how much longer he wants to keep coaching in the NFL.

Kirk weighs in on the Chiefs chances to return to the playoffs next season.

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Hour 3: Hall of Famer Chris Webber Talks LeBron, Giannis & NBA Playoffs May 14, 2026

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Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber and Rich break down the latest in the NBA Playoffs including the Cavs having the Pistons on the ropes in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series, if Victor Webmanyam and the San Antonio Spurs can finish off the Minnesota Timberwolves to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, and debates if Giannis Antetokounmpo or LeBron James would be the better addition for a team needing one more piece to make a title run.

Rich reacts to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s comments about the league’s new 3-2-1 anti-tanking proposal.

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Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Talks Rodgers, Giants & Schedule Release May 14, 2026

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In a special Thursday editing of ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Patriots, Seahawks, Eagles, Cowboys, Rams, Packers, Bills, Chiefs, Broncos, Bengals, Falcons, NBA Playoffs, PGA Championship, and Shohei Ohtani vs Paul Skenes as the NL’s Cy Young Award frontrunner.

NFL Insider Tom Pelisssero and Rich discuss the status of Giants WR Malik Nabers in his return from his season-ending knee injury, the NFL’s Schedule Release and the possible expansion of international games, and the timeline for the Philadelphia Eagles to trade AJ Brown and Aaron Rodgers to decide if he’s returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rich, TJ and Suzy Shuster react to James Harden leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a thrilling Game 5 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons.

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