The Sports Bubble with Jensen Karp

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Jon Duplantier / Adam & Cole Pally May 04, 2020

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In 2019, Jon Duplantier made 15 appearances as a pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, recording his first major league win and setting himself up for a breakout 2020 season. And then… well, you know the rest. The Diamondbacks pitcher talks being back at home in Houston surrounded by his childhood trophies, getting a desperately needed haircut from his Dad, and how his family is getting scary deep into the Stephen King universe. Jon then shares how fans helped make his MLB The Show tournament experience great (even if he didn’t make the playoffs), who his pick is to win it all, and why he hopes the Players League becomes a new tradition. Jensen also tries to recruit Jon and other MLB players to participate in an intervention for Gavin Lux’s Crocs situation. Plus, Jensen checks in with NBC’s Indebted star, Adam Pally and his sports-obsessed 8-year-old son, Cole, who is already giving Chris “Mad Dog” Russo a run for his milk money.This episode and series supports FeedingAmerica.org. For more of The No-Sports Report, visit treefort.fm/the-no-sports-report

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Dwight Smith Jr. / Ian Karmel May 01, 2020

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Even with baseball in his genes, Dwight Smith Jr. is quickly making a name for himself. After having a solid 2019 season cut short due to injury, he came into Spring Training this year on a hot streak… and then everything stopped. The Baltimore Orioles outfielder talks about how practicing with his former major league Dad in quarantine has him feeling nostalgic, why he’s not ready to bust out the Toosie Slide in the bigs, and how he’s staying away from his biggest opponent - donuts. Jensen also breaks the news to Dwight that he made the playoffs for MLB’s The Show Players League. Dwight shares why the Orioles are underrated in the game (and real life) and how his hilarious “Sorry, Niko” will live on as a meme and haunt the Detroit Tigers’ Niko Goodrum forever. Plus, Jensen chats with Ian Karmel, the comedian and head co-writer of The Late Late Show with James Corden about his beloved Portland Trailblazers and why rewatching Ken Burns’ Baseball docuseries is seriously no joke. This episode and series supports FeedingAmerica.org. For more of The No-Sports Report, visit treefort.fm/the-no-sports-report

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Derrick Walton Jr. / Carl Tart Apr 29, 2020

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As a free agent in the NBA, released just days before the league shutdown, Derrick Walton Jr., was ready to contribute on a potential playoff team in the home stretch, so now the unemployed journeyman is looking to 2021 with a different set of fears than say, a Lebron James. The former Michigan star talks about celebrating his birthday in quarantine and how he’s been staying in shape for next season, whenever that may be. He also talks to Jensen about playing overseas, feeling for student athletes who missed out on the NCAA tournament, and the plans to keep his summer camp league going in his hometown of Detroit. Plus, Jensen checks in with fellow Clippers fan and funnyman, Carl Tart, to see how the writer and co-host of the basketball podcast, The Flagrant Ones, is handling the sports shutdown. This episode and series supports FeedingAmerica.org. For more of The No-Sports Report, visit treefort.fm/the-no-sports-report

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Mitchell Schwartz Apr 27, 2020

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After winning the Super Bowl, everything is supposed to change for you… but not like this. To say Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz - known for his ultimate NFL workhorse record of 7,894 consecutive snaps - is eager to return to the field as a defending champion is an understatement. Mitch fills Jensen in on how he went from holding the coveted Lombardi Trophy just weeks ago to coveting the last roll of toilet paper in the house. The two then dive into why “Mitch in the Kitch” has the best Instagram for your tastebuds, why his brisket and matzo ball soup would make any Jewish mother proud, and how Food Network better be calling him after he hangs up his cleats. Jensen also breaks the news in real time to Mitch that Gronk and Brady are getting back together again - so get your kegs ready, Tampa! This episode and series supports FeedingAmerica.org. For more of The No-Sports Report, visit treefort.fm/the-no-sports-report

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Amir Garrett Apr 24, 2020

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Vegas odds have the Cincinnati Reds as 28/1 to win the World Series this MLB season… that is, if there is one. But don’t worry Reds fans, Vegas’ own Amir Garrett has got you virtually covered… and he’s doing it in full uniform. The Reds relief pitcher tells Jensen why he is the champ of MLB The Show 20, how he plans to keep his e-sports title in the Players League and why he’s gonna be talking mess to his opponents no matter what happens. Amir also shares the eerie sight of seeing the Las Vegas Strip totally empty, how no amount of Netflix has the drama of live sports and why his dogs have now become “man’s best catcher.” The two then discuss the current MLB season options and how they’ll affect the everyday position players' health. This episode and guest Amir Garrett proudly support Three Square Giving Society, Southern Nevada’s only food bank and member of FeedingAmerica.org. To learn how you can donate and help, visit threesquare.org.

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Gavin Lux Apr 22, 2020

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Last October, Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Gavin Lux became the youngest player of all-time to hit a pinch-hit home run in the postseason. This season, the shortstop favored to win NL Rookie of the Year is… well, right now he’s watching Game of Thrones for the third time at his parents house in Wisconsin. Jensen checks in with Gavin to see how he’s staying well-prepared for the Home Run derby (if he’s asked!), the pressures of representing the Dodger Blue and playing as himself in the MLB The Show 20 Players League. Gavin also lets Jensen know that the newest Dodgers, Mookie Betts and David Price, are fitting in nicely on an already loaded team (and group chat). He then shares his thoughts on the delayed MLB season, the all games in Arizona idea, and why no matter when the season starts, Dodgers fans won’t forget about the Astros. Oh, and there’s also praise for Kershaw’s comedy chops, LA’s own Roddy Rich and some questionable quarantine love for Crocs. This episode and series supports FeedingAmerica.org. For more of The No-Sports Report, visit treefort.fm/the-no-sports-report

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Collin Sexton Apr 20, 2020

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You’d be hard-pressed to find a player in the NBA who eats, sleeps, and breathes the game of basketball more than the Cleveland Cavaliers Collin Sexton. So, Jensen was eager to find out what exactly the young rising star is doing now that the game he’s obsessed over his entire life has stopped. Collin talks to Jensen about how staying competitive at home with his family isn’t a problem and why he’s excited to see draft prospect and fellow Atlanta-native Anthony Edwards join the NBA next season. The two also talk about whether they’ll play again this season and why if they don’t, awarding the Lakers the Championship isn’t a legitimate win. Collin also shares what it was like to be quarantined - before the rest of the nation - after finding out that the Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert had tested positive for Covid-19 - just days after playing them. This episode and series supports FeedingAmerica.org. For more of The No-Sports Report, visit treefort.fm/the-no-sports-report

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Napheesa Collier Apr 17, 2020

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After receiving 2019 WNBA Rookie of the Year honors, Napheesa Collier was looking forward to spending this offseason playing in China and planning for her wedding. Then, Covid-19 and 2020 had other plans for her. The Minnesota Lynx star talks about leaving China during the Coronavirus outbreak, what this WNBA season will look and sound like without fans in attendance and how the WNBA draft going virtual changes things for all leagues and players. She also shares why board games are anything but boring in her household and why there’s no better way to fill all this free time than with a good book recommendation from her new virtual book club. This episode supports Napheesa’s “Athletes for Relief” effort to benefit the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. Go to pledgeit.org/collier-relief to learn more and make a donation. For more of The No-Sports Report, visit treefort.fm/the-no-sports-report.

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Cris Cyborg / Paul Scheer Apr 15, 2020

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When everything in the world feels pretty scary, it’s strangely comforting to hear from the otherwise intimidating force that is Cris Cyborg, the only MMA fighter in history - male or female - to become a Grand Slam Champion. The current Bellator MMA Women's Featherweight World Champion talks about training during quarantine for her next fight (which could involve boxing gloves) and how she's loving playing video games on Twitch. Cyborg then reveals the possibility of what fans have been dreaming - a fight with Ronda Rousey - but in the realm of sports entertainment. Plus, Jensen checks on friend and fellow Clippers die-hard, Paul Scheer, to see how the actor and comedian is still bashing the Lakers via NBA2K. This episode and series supports FeedingAmerica.org. For more of The No-Sports Report, visit treefort.fm/the-no-sports-report

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Adam Rippon Apr 13, 2020

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Whether it’s dazzling the world’s biggest stage at the Olympics or putting on a show while practicing “safer-at-home” on IGTV, Adam Rippon knows how to capture your attention and make you a fan. Adam and Jensen discuss having no sense of time anymore and how they're staying in touch with their wonderful-yet-crazy Moms. Adam also reveals why Viola Davis can take down the Tiger King any day of the week and his evolving thoughts on TikTok. Adam speaks to the crushing loss Tokyo 2020 athletes are now experiencing and the difficult reality they must face training for another year. The two come up with a quarantine playlist that slaps and Adam offers up his takes on Jensen’s “quarantine lewks” (check them out at treefort.fm/the-no-sports-report). This episode and series supports FeedingAmerica.org.

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