ESPN's Dan Le Batard and Rich discuss the beginning of the Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa era, if the Miami Heat should make a run at Giannis Antetokounmpo, and if Rich is, as accused, stealing ideas from Stugotz (1:38). Actor Omari Hardwick joins the show to promote his new horror flick 'Spell," discuss his playing days as a defensive back for the University of Georgia, if former Bulldog teammate Hines Ward deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and his successful leap from athlete to entertainer (22:11). In their Higher Register Tepid Takes segment, Rich and the Guys give their quasi-endorsements on Tom Brady's Super Bowl chances, the Cowboys under 3rd-string QB Ben DiNucci, and the Eagles odds to win the NFC East with a winning record. Brockman offers up his Sneaky Good Games for NFL Week 8 with a bonus college game thrown in, and Rich predicts his Unlockiest Lock of the Week between the Bears and Saints (42:57).   

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Rich offers up his top Under-the-Radar Games for NFL Week 8 that include the Jets-Chiefs, Raiders-Browns, and Colts-Lions, (14:07). Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler and Rich discuss the Rays' controversial removal of Blake Snell that likely cost Tampa Bay Game 6 of the World Series, his reaction to Justin Turner's positive Covid-19 test and subsequent celebration controversy, how Clayton Kershaw helped him become a successful big game pitcher, and his ownership stake in Kentucky Derby winner Authentic (20:49). Rich wraps up the our discussing why Tom Brady would go out on a limb (again) for talented-but-troubled WR Antonio Brown (43:50).   

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Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Falcons' much-needed win over the Panthers (5:19). FOX Sports/The Athletic's Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence contracting the Covid-19 virus, the Covid outbreak at Wisconsin, if Nebraska truly wants to be in the Big Ten still, and who would win if the split National Champions from 1997, Nebraska and Michigan, played (22:34).    

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Mackey & Judd are joined by ESPN's Courntey Cronin to talk trade deadline speculation and how the Minnesota Vikings should approach it.

We recap UFC 254 with @SandhuMMA, and get you into Week 8 in the NFL.

Chael talks about Robbie Lawler pulling out of fight with Mike Perry, Anderson Silva vs. Uriah Hall, Jon Jones' pound for pound beef, and Randy Couture's GOAT comment on JJ.

Chris Brockman breaks down the latest news and notes in the NFL, and the White Sox hiring of Tony La Russa as their new manager...(10:31). NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss Andy Dalton's status for Week 8 after suffering a brutal concussion last week, if the Cowboys regret hiring Mike McCarthy in the wake of their stumbling start to the season, if the Patriots could be sellers at the NFL trade deadline, how soon before Dez Bryant suits up for the Ravens, how close Antonio Brown came to signing with the Seahawks instead of the Buccaneers, and the impact of positive Covid tests on their Week 8 games (21:26). Rich and the guys take a taste test of the new Josh's Jacks cereal from Bills QB Josh Allen (39:50) and wrap up the hour taking calls on viewers' biggest pizza pet peeves (42:48).   

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Rich starts the hour recapping the latest in the Justin Turner/World Series Covid controversy (timestamp). Rich and the guys dig into a "worst crimes against" pizza discussion (00:48) followed by a breakdown on why Tua Tagovailoa will soon lead the Dolphins back to relevance (12:07). Hall of Fame announcer Bob Costas and Rich discuss why analytics, though helpful and important, sometimes run the game of baseball, reaction to what MLB should do in reaction to Justin Turner's World Series Game 6 Covid controversy, the incredible ending to Game 4 and the emergence of Randy Arozarena (21:22). Rich wraps up the hour professing his love for his favorite cereal, the long-discontinued Product 19 (42:28).   

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Rich kicks off the hour updating the latest NFL news involving Covid-positive tests from the Giants and Chargers, and previews the Week 8 Thursday night NFC South matchup between the Falcons and Panthers (2:03). Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson and Rich discuss how he'll prepare to face the Cowboys' 3rd-string QB Ben Dinucci, how injuries have impacted Philly's season so far, how the team plans to utilize the athleticism of rookie QB Jalen Hurts in their offense, how unprecedented the NFC East has been this season, how Carson Wentz can bounce back from a shaky start to the season, and the development of his team's young receivers (19:58). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour with a Cowboys QB's for Dummies lesson on Who Is Ben DiNucci (48:11).   

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It's a Purple Positivity Thursday with Mackey & Judd! The boys start with Dalvin Cook's status for Sunday against the Green Bay Packers but then get into reason to be positive against the Packers. Most notably, the emergence of rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

Bill QB Josh Allen joins the show to discuss how he got his own brand of cereal, if the Bills can tople the Patriots from their long-standing AFC East perch, why Buffalo's offense has struggled of late, reveals just how far he can throw a football (hint: a LONG way), and his relationship with Bills Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly (2:39). Actor Carl Weathers and Rich discuss the new season of 'The Mandalorian,' what is time as a Raiders linebacker was like, how he landed his role on 'The Mandalorian,' and how his career has spanned tackling Larry Czonka to working with Steven Spielberg to his iconic Chubbs Peterson role in Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore' (20:40). Rich and Brockman debate if Boston misses Mookie Betts or Tom Brady more, and how Bears head coach Matt Nagy and QB Nick Foles can get back on the same page (40:29).   

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The Bros start the episode by reflecting on the craziest game of the weekend, Penn State @ Indiana. Was Michael Penix in or out? They also discuss the unfortunate situation at Wisconsin with Graham Mertz testing positive for COVID-19. After their Week 8 Takeaways, they move onto their segment "Yeah, but..." in which they poke holes in popular thoughts about certain highly ranked teams. Next, the Bros make their Week 9 ATS picks including the clear game of the weekend: Ohio State @ Penn State. The Questionable Finish touches on fashion and terrible referee calls.

Chris Brockman kicks off the hour with the latest news from the world of sports including updates the NFL trade deadline moves, the status of the Nebraska-Wisconsin football game this week in the face fo the Badgers' covid outbreak, and how the Sixers are shaking up their front office (2:11). Packers WR Davante Adams and Rich discuss his mindset on days when he has a monster game, the lack of respect for the Packers WR corps, how his injuries have actually helped Green Bay, how Aaron Rodgers propels him to greatness, and the All-Pro QB's mindset coming into the season, and his reaction to DK Metcalf's epic run-down to ruin Budda Baker's pick six dreams (15:21). Good Morning Football's Kyle Brand reveals to Rich his awesome Halloween costume this year, why the Bears offense is stuck in neutral, previews the Steelers vs Ravens in Week 8, makes a daring prediction about Tua Tagovailoa's starting debut against the Rams, names the best Joaquin Phoenix performance, and says if Mark Sanchez or Daniel Jones had the most embarrassing moment for a New York QB (37:49).   

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Rich opens the hour with his take on Justin Turner's "disturbing" postgame celebration with Dodgers teammates despite his positive Covid-19 test earlier in Game 6 (1:33). Rich also weighs in on Rays' manager Kevin Cash removing Blake Snell in the 5th inning despit his domination to that point, and if today's managers rely too much on analytics (15:03). ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich breakdown the timeline surrounding Justin Turner's positive Covid test in the middle of the World Series Game 6, why Turner was celebrating maskless with his team after the Dodgers win, what would have played out of the series had been pushed to a Game 7, and if the Rays relied too much on analytics when pulling Blake Snell even though he was dominating (27:13).  

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Mackey & Judd do their weekly dive into the state of Kirk Cousins and wonder if it's fair to attach Kirk Cousins and Mike Zimmer at the hip. Also, a pigskin pecking order of the 10 best teams in the NFL after Week 7.

Shaquille O'Neal and the crew present our 2020 Halloween Shaqtacular, with some of the funniest Halloween bits from over the years - like Shaq's introduction to the Black Whopper on Halloween, pranking Kincade with scary clowns, and more. And while we love a good Halloween prank, Shaq just loves to prank people all year long... so we relive some classic Shaqcast pranks like the call to the Hawks, or the casino owner Shaq knows... and some never before heard pranks involving Stephen A Smith! And we play a round of Bean Boozled for Halloween, as the nasty jelly beans make their return to the show. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq - or email your best clips and questions to TheBigPodcastWithShaq@gmail.com.

We go through the latest lines for President, popular vote and electoral college swing states.

Chael talks about Jon Jones rankings beef, 155lbs, the Chimaev sweepstakes, and Michael Chandler's for the backup fighter, and Dana on Stipe/Ngannou. PLUS, Chael chats with Tony Ferguson!

What is a football move? Has officiating gotten worse? Is instant replay bad for football? Fox Sports rules analyst and America's referee MIKE PEREIRA joins Chris Myers to chat all thing NFL officiating during the quarantine season!

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Hall of Fame hockey announcer Mike "Doc" Emrick and Rich discuss where he was during Kirk Gibson's historic 1988 World Series home run, calling play-by-play for historic sports moments, how announcers prepare for big games, why he chose to retire at the peak of his abilities, and his new book and advice he has for those entering the sports broadcasting industry (2:19). Actor Mark Strong calls the show from London where he's filming his Spectrum Original show 'Temple' to discuss the show's new season, his Arsenal English Premier League rooting interests, how American sporting events are much different than those in England, and what it was like filming the visually groundbreaking Best Picture-nominated '1917' (22:47). Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with the latest news from the world of sports including updated NFL injury items, why the Seahawks are getting thinner at RB, how The Masters will be mixing in some College Football this year, and the covid-19 impact on the Wisconsin QB depth chart (43:57).   

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BallBlast Football's own injury expert, Matthew Betz, gives us the low-down on injuries suffered in Week 7 that may affect your fantasy football lineups, including Odell Beckham Jr.'s season-ending ACL injury, Chris Carson's foot sprain, and Kenyan Drake's Ankle injury. Betz breaks down each injury and the Week 8 Waiver Wire Adds to make in response for your fantasy football leagues to help you prioritize! Check out Betz's Week 7 Injury Updates available with the Fantasy Footballers: https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/articles/fantasy-football-injury-recap-for-week-7/ Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @ballblastFB, follow Betz for the best injury analysis for your fantasy football teams @TheFantasyPT, and Kate @FFballblast.

Rich previews Game 6 of the Dodgers-Rays World Series, and discuss the if the big problems with the 2-4 Cowboys are fixable (00:46). The guys discuss the eminent return of Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey and its fantasy football implications (9:04). Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph and Rich discuss the state of Notre Dame football and how much validity there is to the movie "Rudy," if the Vikes and embattled QB Kirk Cousins can turn around their season after a 1-5 start, the return of RB Dalvin Cook and the emergence of rooke WR Justin Jefferson, and why he's auctioning off his customized Polaris Slingshot for charity (19:57 ). The hour wraps up with Rich and the guys discussing where they land on their respective household pecking orders, and why you shouldn't insult the Jets to Rich despite the fact that they stink on ice (44:38).   

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Mackey & Judd explain why they're quarantined and get into a reckless trade speculation for the Minnesota Vikings. Who should they look at to trade before the Nov. 3 NFL Trade Deadline.

Rich kicks off the hour with a thorough breakdown of the Bears getting dominated on Monday Night Football by the Rams including a look at why Chicago's QB play continues to struggle, why the 5-2 Rams are being overlooked, and some "Punters are People Too" love for Rams' P Johnny Hekker who pinned the Bears deep in their own territory all night long (3:24). Rich and the guys react to Jerry Jones' latest memorable sound bite when questioned about a possible Cowboys leadership void in the locker room, (26:47). In his weekly '4 Downs' segment, Rich weighs in on the Dolphins promising future, why the Texans got fleeced in the DeAndre Hopkins trade, why the NFC playoff seedings could lead to a lot of controversy and outrage, and why the Cowboys need to make a big move to land a big time quarterback to salvage their season (33:23). The guys wrap up the hour discussing if the Cowboys should throw in the towel on this season and focus on rebuilding in 2021 (45:21).    

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Former NWA World Champion, fellow WWE Hall of Famer and THE HARDCORE LEGEND Terry Funk joins Steve on this classic episode of the podcast. Be here as Terry reflects on Mick Foley, Dusty Rhodes, Eddie Graham, Ric Flair as well as the personal toll that being NWA World Champion took on him. Also, Steve gets the low-down about the wild night of his own ECW debut that involved Terry, Cactus Jack and a flaming chair!

Rich recaps an exciting weekend in College Football including the season-ending injury to all-world Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle, Justin Field's impressive game vs Nebraska, and his reaction to an all-time thrilling/controversial end the epic Penn State-Indiana game(4:16). Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey and Rich discuss Washington Football Team's domination of the Cowboys, the inspiration for his new book "Greenlights," the biggest risk he ever took that could have cost him his career, if we'll ever see him revive his Rust Cole 'True Detective' role, and why the old axiom that common sense isn't so common is commonly true (21:29). Rich wraps up the hour with a salute to Washington head coach Ron Rivera on his completion of his chemotherapy, and a thorough roundup of the latest NFL injury news (44:50).   

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Rich discuss the crazy end to Game 4 of the World Series, which of the 2020 rules changes will be coming back in 2021, if he would be willing to void the Mookie Betts trade for Chris Brockman (2:59). Rich and the guys recap that wild end to the Dodgers-Rays game 4 and how it compares to other amazing endings to World Series games and Super Bowls, (15:05) and marvel at the numerous jaw-dropping moments in the Cardinals' overtime win over the Seahawks (28:17). In his Overreaction Monday segment, Rich weighs in on Tom Brady and Bill Belichick's divergent success this season, if the Patriots should trade Cam Newton to the Cowboys, how long Mike McCarthy will last in Dallas, if all 4 NFC West teams could make the playoffs, and if Bills fans should be worried about Josh Allen's play of late (42:18).   

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Rich kicks off the week remarking on a remarkable sports weekend, and weighs in on the Buccaneers signing of controversial wideout Antonio Brown to join Tom Brady, and an in-depth recap of the Cardinals thrilling overtime win over the Seahawks (1:33). NBC Sports' Peter King and Rich discuss which team's offensive weapons he likes most, the Steelers Super Bowl chances, why the Niners are hitting their stride on offense despite a number of injuries, if the Patriots can salvage their season after a 2-4 start, (23:00). Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson joins the show to discuss Arizona's huge overtime win over the NFC West front-running Seahawks and how Kyler Murray compares (favorably) to Russell Wilson, how Kliff Kingsbury has turned the franchise around, and his hilarious reaction to DK Metcalf dashing Budda Baker's pick-six dreams on Sunday Night Football (42:11).   

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This week on the College Draft Podcast, Ross & Emory preview the following college football games:

- Memphis @ Cincinnati (4:00)

- Michigan State @ Michigan ( 11:00)

- Rice @ Southern Miss (18:00)

- Kansas State @ West Virginia (22:27)

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Declan fills in for Mackey & Judd and is joined by NFL Draft guru Thor Nystrom of RotoWorld to do a far too early 2021 Mock Draft for the Minnesota Vikings.