Le Batard & Friends Presents: Shut Up & Dribble (feat. Jemele Hill & Cari Champion)
LeBron James didn't just become the most famous athlete on Earth — he became one of its most careful, and occasionally most explosive, political voices. In the most contentious episode of our LeBron series, Dan, Amin and Izzy trace the moments that turned a basketball player into a lightning rod: The Trayvon Martin hoodie photo — and Dan's own take on it at the time, warts and all. The killing of Tamir Rice, and the "I Can't Breathe" shirt that, in the moment, didn't include his name. The ESPYs speech. The White House years, plural. The Bubble. And the legacy that's still being argued over, for better or worse. With firsthand memories from Jemele Hill and Cari Champion, plus a LeBron teammate history conveniently forgot. Homework for this episode: • "Reaction to tragic killing shows growth of LeBron" (The Miami Herald, 2012) • "Kevin Durant x LeBron James x Cari Champion" (Uninterrupted, 2018) • "Trump Attacked Black Athletes — and Paid for It in the End" (The Atlantic, 2020) • "LeBron James Doesn’t Talk About Politics Anymore" (New York, 2022) Encouraged homework for next week's season finale: • "There's Always This Year" by Hanif Abdurraqib (2025) More from "The Step Back": • Episode 1: The Chosen One (feat. Sonny Vaccaro) • Episode 2: The Decision (feat. Jim Gray) • Episode 3: I'm Coming Home (feat. Iman Shumpert) • Episode 4: LeBron Inc. (feat. Pablo Torre) • Don't miss an episode — subscribe here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
JuJu Gotti Saves The Movie Theaters | Postgame Show
"I'm going to the movie with the old lady..." JuJu is 1% Mexico and ready for a big World Cup run, has a suggestion for movie-theater candy, and has a Top 5 TV Shows To Watch Right Now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jessica Smetana Bullied A Psyop Off The Internet? | Hour 3
"The key is always under the mat." Jess settles some of the biggest show debates from throughout the week about donuts, forks and knives, Robin, and musical instruments before revealing she may have been part of a cyber-bullying campaign. Plus, the crew drums up enthusiasm for tonight's biggest American soccer game in... an indeterminate amount of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan Eviscerates The NBA Media Over Kawhi Leonard Story | Hour 2
"That's a fact, Jack." Dan dry humps Jeremy. Then, because he loves us almost as much as he loves himself, Greg expands his Top 60 catchphrase list to a Top 70 and explains the perfect bacon. Also, we finally learn who dropped the donut in the commissary, and Dan CRUSHES the NBA media for avoiding discussing the punishment Kawhi Leonard should receive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Show Is BEGGING For Mexico vs. England | Hour 1
"Folk Boston." The Marlins just wrapped up the best month in franchise history. How? Plus, we have the potential for a truly EPIC World Cup match that includes condoms full of urine, and the crew breaks down the definition of "Sicilian Pizza." Also, Mike and Jeremy are continuing their war with the Boston Media after new accusations have been levied against them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Goodbye, Sergei Bobrovsky. Hello, LeBron James? | Local Hour
"Have you been paying attention for the last 35 minutes?" Dan and Zaslow have finally reached a conclusion: The Miami Heat are the best option for LeBron James, the Miami Heat will pursue LeBron James, and LeBron will choose the Miami Heat. Dan, Zaslow, Greg, and the Shipping Container explain why the odds are potentially in Miami's favor. Plus, we empty the file on the greatest free agent signing of all-time for the Florida Panthers, Sergei Bobrovsky, as the Panthers move on from Bob. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
USMNT vs Bosnia Round of 32 Preview | Morally Abhorrent
We are on the eve of the US Men's National Team taking on Bosnia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Mike Ryan and Tom Bogert of The Athletic are here to preview the match for you. The two discuss what to expect from Bosnia as an opponent, whether any players who featured in the loss to Turkiye will have an impact tomorrow night, and what Christian Pulisic can provide after his cameo in the final game of the group stage. It's one of the biggest games in the history of the USMNT, and this is the breakdown you need to prepare yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Funniest Comedy Of The Last Decade | Hour 3
"No. Pay cut? No, no, no, no, no." Have the Celtics handled the Jaylen Brown situation disrespectfully? Did the Heat bring back a piece of a duo that combined for 100 points in a game? Plus, Jeremy's observations from yesterday's show at the end of today's show, Liam Neeson's best comedy, and The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Ferrell Shows Off His Body | Hour 2
"Sí." Should we be happy with the upsets in the World Cup? Is an audience or a Pulitzer more valuable? Does Will Ferrell look better naked than Dan does? What will you remember Clint Eastwood for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Kawhi Leonard Trade Seems Imminent... | Hour 1
"I don't wanna be the worst." What is the worst name in sports? Are Penalty Kicks the best way to decide a tie game? Is Ja Morant actually going to help the Blazers? Does Kawhi Leonard make the Raptors an immediate title contender? Can you have a cacophony of picks? Is Jeff Pearlman right to call Michael Strahan a coward? Support 'The Kyra Fund' for urgently needed research for individuals with glioblastomas: fundraise.gbmresearch.org/thekyrafund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LeBron Changing Teams? Miami Marlins Dominance? Hogs And Boars? | Local Hour
"He hogged him." Zaslow is ready to be named the "Dad of Honor" at Las Rosas today. Dan and Jeremy get into a boxing match over the success of Sandy Alcantara amidst the Marlins' best June in team history. Mike, Chris, and Roy are excited to welcome back The Butcher, Radko Gudas, to the Florida Panthers. And Amin breaks down why LeBron James could be on the move TODAY. Support 'The Kyra Fund' for urgently needed research for individuals with glioblastomas: fundraise.gbmresearch.org/thekyrafund Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Amin, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who Is JuJu's Joker Of The Day? | Postgame Show
"Where there's a will, there's a new jersey." JuJu arrives with a Joker of the Day, an Aura Killer, and an update of The Polls to round it off. If you would like to donate to any of the causes mentioned on today's show, here are some links to be able to help: Project Main Street's battle for ALS research: - https://projectmainst.org/ The Kyra Fund for Glioblastoma Research: - https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Venezuelan Earthquake relief: - globalempowermentmission.org - unitedwaymiami.org - foodforthepoor.org - childrenofvenezuela.org - wck.org - directrelief.org - doctorswithoutborders.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pablo Torre Has Questions For The NBA... | Hour 3
"There's so much more they can show you." Amin has his World Cup Observations before Pablo Torre joins the crew in-studio, which just so happens to coincide with some new federal indictments AND rumors around a potential Kawhi Leonard trade. Why would the Raptors be a perfect landing spot for the NBA? Plus, LEBRON JAMES, STEPHEN CURRY, DRAYMOND GREEN, AND ANTHONY DAVIS ON ONE TEAM? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Iconic Dance Of Mr. Met | Hour 2
"And then Meadowlark happened, and here we are!" Mr. Met created one of the funniest baseball reports imaginable. This is one you're going to have to go watch. Draymond Green is opting out of his contract amid rumors LeBron James and Anthony Davis could join him and Steph Curry in Golden State. And Amin is a HUGE fan of how the Hornets are maneuvering, but what about Tim 'The Riverboat Gambler' Connelly with the Timberwolves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is The Bagpipe The Worst Instrument? | Hour 1
"I'M FAKING IT!" Are Randy Scott and Gary Striewski going to go down as one of the greatest SportsCenter duos ever? Is the accordion worse than bagpipes? Did Dusty May make the right move by going to Dallas? Does thunder come before lightning? Also, Dan sends Chris on a wild goose chase for a stat he thinks he saw on an MLB broadcast over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Jaylen Brown The Broccolini Of The NBA? | Local Hour
"Is Robin a superhero?" It was an incredible weekend for the World Cup, and it was only *slightly* ruined by replays calling offsides. Plus, there's a new caped crusader in Mexico who has the crew asking questions about the nature of Batman and Robin's relationship, and Dan is incredulous at a single analytics guy telling Bobby Marks that Jaylen Brown would be the 7th-best player on a team. Is he angry about the right thing? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Amin, Chris, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Preview | Morally Abhorrent
Mike Ryan is joined by The Bear, Chris Fallica, immediately after the first game of the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Canada and South Africa, to react to the Canadians advancing to their first-ever Round of 16 at a World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Bofana Bofana. The pair also previews the UMSNT facing off against Bosnia in San Francisco on Wednesday, Morocco and the Netherlands clashing on Monday, France meeting Sweden, the showdown between Brazil and Japan, Messi's Argentina taking on surprise Cape Verde, and all the rest of the 16 games in this stage of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hey, Bad or Badder!? (Feat. Geoff Schwartz)
The NFL Supplemental Draft is officially canceled—and absolutely no one is shocked. The league's stance on gambling remains undefeated. Former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz joins the show to break down the latest league drama and dig deep into the fiery Brendan Sorsby debate. Then, we tackle the ultimate everyday etiquette showdown—what’s officially bad or badder: leaving your shopping cart stranded in the parking lot, or spitting your gum into a urinal? Plus, the guys lean into some peak offseason daydreaming: Which NFL player would actually dominate on a soccer pitch? AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Ethan Budowsky: https://x.com/ethanbudowsky Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who Could Get Moved At The MLB Trade Deadline? | Pitch Clock
"Jessica Alba?" Chris is trying to close the gap on Jeremy's lead in Pitch Clock Trivia, and this week, Ethan puts them to the test with a new round of "Pitch Clock Jeopardy!" Plus, Daniel Alvarez of El Extrabase is here to break down the success of the Atlanta Braves, the MLB Trade Deadline, a potential playoff push for the Miami Marlins, and the Pitch Clock Star of the Week, Jac Caglianone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is An MLB Lockout Inevitable In 2027? | Hour 2
"THIS ISN'T ABOUT HELEN HUNT!" You know bout that Kevin Magnussen? The former F1 driver got into it with a NASCAR driver last weekend after driving in a race that featured former Cowboys head coach Jimmie Johnson and Stan Van Gundy. A lady in Canada nearly got into it with a bear, but managed to fight it off in an incredible video. Plus, Dave dismisses Castaway, Domonique gives us insight on CBA negotiations as a work stoppage lingers in Major League Baseball, and Jeremy made a banger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan Le Batard and company share their unique perspectives on all things sports, pop culture, and more. This is the place for original content from Le Batard's daily 3-hour live show, including the daily “Local Hour,” generally focusing on the South Florida scene and a few more surprises along the way.
