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Julián Castro May 17, 2019

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At the top of the show, Jason and Randy discuss John Beilein going to the Cavs.

Then Presidential candidate and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro joins the show to talk: being a twin, the underdog mentality, sports as a bastion of civic pride, the Spurs, boxing, and more!

Then in a Stitcher Premium exclusive extended interview, the three go deeper into boxing, Secretary Castro's journey, how politics and comedy are similar, how hard it is to be away from family, and more!

Then Randy and Jason continue the interview, discussing: how to unify the country, making college more affordable, compensating college athletes, the NBA playoffs, and more!

To wrap up the show, we have a voicemail from Tiger during his recent trip to DC!

Introducing Life is Short with Justin Long May 13, 2019

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Life is Short with Justin Long finds the actor sitting down with some of the funniest and most intriguing people of today, like Dax Shepard, Olivia Wilde and Neil Patrick Harris. No topics are out of bounds, and no questions are too personal. Subscribe to Life is Short with Justin Long and start listening at wondery.fm/lifeisshort

Josh Sneed May 10, 2019

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Jason and Randy start the show off by discussing the Kentucky Derby controversy. Then comedian Josh Sneed joins the show to talk: Joey Votto's HOF chances, playing at the Field of Dreams, the Bengal's draft, Josh's t-shirt business, and more! In Quick Hits: Gronk as a security guard, Tony Hawk's Mexican restaurant, and low baseball attendance. To wrap it all up: a voicemail from Nic Cage about the Met Gala!

Jon Reep May 03, 2019

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At the top of the show Jason and Randy discuss flopping trickling down to hockey. Then Jon Reep joins the show to talk: Jon on Last Comic Standing, Jon's epic Carolina Panthers story (involving getting arrested), North Carolina sports, a Jimmy V story, and more! In a Stitcher Premium exclusive extended interview: the NFL draft ruining bachelorette parties, Shady's Endgame spoilers, a cricketer causes a misunderstanding, and more! To close out the show, Kris Kristofferson leaves a voicemail!

John U. Bacon Apr 26, 2019

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At the top of the show, Randy and Jason discuss the Kate Smith controversy. Then author John U. Bacon joins the show to talk: the pay-for-play controversy involving Michigan, the NFL draft, Archie Manning getting drafted, the Sklars' favorite football teams, Michigan Basketball, and more! In Quick Hits: the Zion gender reveal video, an MMA fighter attacks a man exposing himself, and a jockey whipping incident. To wrap up the show: a voicemail from Nic Cage about reboots!

Jay Onrait Apr 19, 2019

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At the top of the show, Jason and Randy try to solve the issue with NCAA players declaring for the NBA draft before they're ready. Then Jay Onrait joins the show to talk all things hockey! In a Stitcher Premium exclusive segment, the guys talk about why hockey is better when Canadian teams are in the running, the Islanders' newfound success, Stanley Cup predictions, and more! In Quick Hits: Marcell Ozuna's fielding blunder, some bad old tweets from Jordan Binnington, and Brooks Koepka! To wrap it all up, a voicemail from a once-more victorious Tiger Woods!

Nate Bargatze Apr 12, 2019

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This week Jason and Randy start off by discussing the Lakers, LeBron, and Magic. Then Nate Bargatze joins the show to discuss Jerry Stackhouse, valet weirdness, Vanderbilt basketball, Nate's new special The Tennessee Kid, and more! In Quick Hits: the Cubs releasing cologne, Bret Hart gets unexpectedly tackled, and TO loses a storage war. To wrap up the show: a voicemail from Matthew McConaughey!

Gar Ryness Apr 05, 2019

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At the top of the show, Jason and Randy discuss the decision of pulling a pitcher from a potential no-hitter. Then Gar Ryness (The Batting Stance Guy) joins the show to talk: the opening week of baseball, Gar's favorite stadium, a deep dive into baseball, finishing up with a great Phillies story. In Quick Hits: Lonzo Ball severs ties, Lenny Dykstra makes threats, and Shaq teams up with Papa John's. In a Stitcher Premium exclusive segment, we dive deeper into batting stances, talk about Cam Newton's self-imposed celibacy, and more! Finally: a very hot take about Gonzaga's recent basketball loss. To wrap up the show: a voicemail from Nic Cage!

Howie Schwab Mar 29, 2019

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At the top of the show, Jason and Randy discuss female college gymnastics! Then sports expert Howie Schwab joins the show to talk: how Howie got to ESPN, Zion's future, how Stump the Schwab began, a Stuart Scott story, some more ESPN stories, and then a deep dive into March Madness! To wrap up the show, a voicemail from Dick Vitale!

Brad Williams & Adam Ray Mar 22, 2019

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At the top of the show, Jason and Randy talk LeBron. Then Brad Williams and Adam Ray join the show to talk: the NBA All Star Weekend Celebrity Game, people's reactions to Brad playing golf, guarding Steve Smith, Ray Liotta, Wild Hogs, worm verticals, meeting Shaq, and more! In Quick Hits: Johnny Football's wife accused of cheating in a half-marathon, and a Olympic skier busted with a needle in his arm. To wrap up the show, a voicemail from Kris Kristofferson about March Madness!

In a Stitcher Premium Exclusive interview, the guys talk Jose Canseco's A-Rod accusation, a Wade Boggs story, a J-Lo story, and a revenge porn case involving Jacque Jones!