Episode Appearances
First Take · Apr 8, 2026
Hour 2: How Will Lakers Players Respond to JJ Redick Calling Them Out?
“Co-host; debated Anthony Edwards vs Kevin Durant; shared Easter weekend personal anecdote about car keys at country club”
JJ Redick coaching philosophy and player accountabilityLakers roster depth and injury impact on performanceAnthony Edwards vs Kevin Durant playoff comparison
View AnalysisFirst Take · Apr 8, 2026
Hour 1: Is There a Gap Between the Celtics and Everyone Else in the East?
“Mad Dog Russo co-host providing sports commentary and analysis”
Boston Celtics Eastern Conference DominanceJason Tatum Achilles Injury Recovery TimelineGiannis Antetokounmpo Trade Demand and Bucks Dysfunction
View AnalysisFirst Take · Apr 1, 2026
Hour 1: Bigger Deal: Lakers Win Streak or Knicks Losing Streak?
“Co-host (Mad Dog) discussing Lakers winning streak, Knicks concerns, and Tiger Woods DUI incident.”
NBA Playoff Seeding and MatchupsKnicks Playoff Readiness and Winning Team PerformanceLakers Championship Window and LeBron James Future
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The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 11, 2026
Hour 2: HIT IT, BRUCE! (feat. Walmart Austin Butler)
“Sports commentator (Mad Dog) featured in viral rant about NBA player availability versus his own work ethic standards”
Stand-up comedy crowd work techniques and audience interactionSocial media impact on comedy discovery and viralityComedian material development and joke refinement processes
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The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 21, 2026
NBA Panic Teams, Best QBs Ever, and Sorry Seattle With Rob Mahoney, Chris Russo, and Danny Kelly
“Sports media personality ranking all-time quarterbacks and analyzing Josh Allen's career trajectory”
NBA Trade Deadline StrategyAll-Time Quarterback RankingsJosh Allen Playoff Performance
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