NFL Week 9: Seahawks NFC's Best? Colts' & Packers' Duds, JJ McCarthy Shows Out

Guest host Ben Lyons, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson begin the day rejoicing over the return of NFL football (even though the Cowboys vs Steelers Hall of Fame Game was gawdawful to watch).   Rich calls in from Canton, Ohio and tells Ben how special the Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend is every year for the inductees and their families, if he shares TJ’s concern for the arm troubles of Dak Prescott and Jacob deGrom, and if there’s any chance AT ALL that the HOF speeches will be limited to 7 minutes per inductee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Aug 202157min

Guest host Ben Lyons and the guys tip off the hour revealing the Olympic sport in which they wish they could win a gold medal, and reacting to the shocking news out of Spain that Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona will be parting ways.   ‘Ted Lasso’ star Brendan Hunt tells Rich how the show went from a 1-off NBC promo to an Emmy Award juggernaut that is here to stay, and the inspiration behind his ‘Coach Beard’ character on the beloved Apple TV+ show.   The guys wrap up the hour trying to understand why Mike Del Tufo refuses to watch the new ‘Space Jam’ movie, reacting to Bill Belichick’s latest press conference gem, and celebrating today’s notable birthdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Aug 202154min

ESPN’s Sarah Spain and guest host Ben Lyons discuss the Cubs jettisoning their core of all-star players and the Bulls’ big splash in NBA free agency, her involvement as part owner of the Chicago Red Stars soccer team and the USWNT’s disappointing bronze medal at the Olympics, when Chicago fans can expect to see Justin Fields as the Bears’ starting QB and the possibility the team could move from Soldier Field to the suburbs.     The guys discuss the most random photos they have on their cellphones with Ben sharing some VERY head-scratching pics that will leave you asking ‘WTF’???    With Team USA earning a spot in the Olympic Basketball gold medal game, Ben and the guys debate whether or not Kevin Durant is the best basketball player on the planet.   The hour wraps up with 3-time Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky telling Ben how she got her 4 Tokyo medals home (in her checked baggage or carry on??), her desire for even more medals at the 2024 Olympics, and reveals her passion for Fantasy Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Aug 202157min

Guest host Ben Lyons tips off the hour discussing with Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson if they prefer their favorite teams be made up of home-grown players or stocked with hired hands and all-stars acquired via free agency and trades.   Yahoo! Sports Senior NFL Writer Charles Robinson tells Ben how Jets rookie QB Zach Wilson has looked so far in training game and if the Giants’ wild brawl is a bad omen for New York’s upcoming season, if the Cowboys can rebound from a disappointing 2020 season, if the Eagles would be wise to make a move for embattled Texans QB Deshaun Watson or wait for his legal troubles to play out.     Ben and the guys wrap up the hour discussing TJ’s penchant for Benihana to-go, if NBA stars like Kevin Durant are REALLY sleeping in those cardboard beds in the Olympic village, and if NFL fans are getting way too hyped up by twitter training camp reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Aug 202157min

The Athletic’s Trey Kerby tells guest host Ben Lyons why he’s thrilled with the Bulls’ free agent signings of Lonzo Ball, DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso, and if the Hawks surprising success was a flash in the pan or a thing for the rest of the Eastern Conference to deal with for years to come.    Emmy award-winning actor Richard Schiff tells Ben why he, a die-hard Yankees fan, has little faith in the Pinstripes this season despite their recent resurgence, and how betting on the Mets in ’88 funded his cross-country move to L.A. and how Kirk Gibson’s World Series home run left him flat broke.   The hour wraps up with Rich calling in from the set of Peacock’s ‘Tokyo Gold’ to discuss the possibility of Philip Rivers rejoining the Colts, how the Pro Football Hall of Fame plans to limit the length of induction speeches and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Aug 202154min

Former NFL offensive lineman Ross Tucker and guest host Ben Lyons discuss the possibility of Philip Rivers coming out of retirement to fill the Colts’ unexpected void at QB after Carson Wentz’s foot surgery or if trading for Nick Foles is a smarter (or dumber) option, why the violence and physicality of the NFL remains a lure for him years after his retirement, and why Belichick parting ways with Tom Brady was the Patriots head coach’s biggest mistake of his career.   Ben and the guys run through the latest NBA megadeals and debate which are worth the money (Steph Curry) and which might be like burning money (Kawhi Leonard).   The guys break down the Bulls’ free agent spending spree and wonder if Chicago can be a legit contender in the Eastern Conference, and which teams have the best odds on winning the NBA Championship in 2022.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Aug 202157min

Guest host Ben Lyons tips off the hour revealing his unabashed excitement for Carmelo Anthony signing with the Lakers and the Knicks trading for Kemba Walker.   Ben, Chris Brockman, and TJ Jefferson get into a HEATED (and comical) debate on how much Melo will actually contribute to the Lakers this season with Brockman going top-rope on some of his takes.   The guys wrap up the hour discussing the possibility of Philip Rivers ending his short retirement to return to the NFL and debate of the possible-future-hall-of-famer should stick to coaching high school football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Aug 202157min

Guest host Ben Lyons and Chris Brockman evaluate the top NBA free agency signings and say which teams improved or and which teams have hurt themselves so far, which somehow morphs into a Ben revealing his secret past producing (and catering) rap videos.   Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams tells Ben if the Cowboys should be concerned about Dak Prescott’s shoulder injury and Jerry Jones’ desperation to win another Super Bowl, why this will be a long and frustrating season for the Houston Texans, and which team has the best chance to topple Tom Brady and the Buccaneers from their NFC perch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Aug 202154min