Alley Oop 153: LeBron vs Jeanie Buss?! Lakers Drama Sparks NBA Chaos | Giannis, Ja Morant & WNBA Fallout
The NBA drama meter is OFF THE CHARTS. JuJu and Trysta break down the alleged tension between LeBron James and Lakers owner Jeanie Buss—and why the entire league is watching closely. From there, things only get wilder: • Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly questioning his future in Milwaukee• The WNBA dropping its schedule in the middle of heated CBA negotiations• Ja Morant back in the headlines after another fight• And how ALL of this connects to power, leverage, and chaos across basketball This episode is part NBA news, part league-wide side-eye, and 100% Alley Oop energy. Tap in. 0:00 Intro1:39 Giannis6:55 WNBA Schedule10:55 Jimmy Butler12:01 CJ McCollum16:20 Lebron Jeanie Buss22:37 Boy Stops23:27 MLK27:17 Ja Morant28:46 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Hockey Show: Finally Talking Heated Rivalry
The Hockey Show is back, and the gang is only weeks late to the party, but they finally discuss the sensation sweeping the hockey world: Heated Rivalry. With lead actors Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams set to take part in the Olympic torch relay, the gang also gets to discuss their excitement for the upcoming Olympics. Ethan has a stat of the day about how dominant Quinn Hughes has been since coming to Minnesota, Rose has an update on the LA Kings in Rosa En Un Minuto, and Dave attempts to win money again in Puck Luck. In wins and fails, the gang celebrates Sergei Bobrovsky fighting Alex Nedeljkovic in what may have been the most uncharacteristic moment in NHL history. Then, Adnan joins the show to continue the discussion on Heated Rivarly, share his thoughts on the Olympics, and tell us how ugly he thinks Mitch Marner's return to Toronto will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Dan Le Batard Is An Insane Person
"AY AY AY!" Dan believes Fernando Mendoza dove into the end zone at the end of his iconic touchdown run, where three Miami Hurricanes hit him at the goal line because he was, and I quote, 'choosing to go theatrical.' He thinks Fernando wanted to be remembered, rather than, you know, fearing for his life as a 325-pound defensive lineman bore down on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Big Suey: The Assault On Charlie Kravitz (feat. Domonique Foxworth)
"Oh, his name is 'Tay Law' now?!" Ahead of NFL Championship Weekend, Domonique Foxworth is here to have his time wasted by discussing LeBron James and the Lakers, Chris Cote's lunch heater, the weirdest thing he's eaten in the car, and the Cheesecake Factory menu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Local Hour: The Chargers Are In The Cuck Chair
"It's too close to lunch." Brian Baldinger strikes fear into the hearts of Hurricanes fans around the country. Well, not really, but he sure tries to. Also, the crew listens to the audio diary of an insane person and figures out the athlete most associated with cocaine. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Roy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Postgame Show: What Zas Has In Common With Marvin Harrison (feat. JuJu Gotti)
"I was going about my day yesterday, going 'I think this is Goofy day.'" JuJu sticks around for the Postgame Show to chat about the mayhem around his Bills, the WNBA schedule release, and averaging $1.7 million per catch. He also delivers Thursday Thunder, and we hear Zaslow's new MVP of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: The Best Way to Spend Valentine's Day (feat. Ron Magill, JuJu Gotti, and Trysta Krick)
"Not to mention the show where you're gonna see huge penises." Ron Magill is bringing back Sex and the Animals, but first, he needs to break down some of the wildest moments from the animal kingdom. Then, JuJu and Trysta are set to take over Good Follow and have an interview with Unrivaled MVP Napheesa Collier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: The Fourth Rail
"Real of fake podcast: We Want the Funk with Dory Funk Jr.?" Tony tries to explain why he likes Curt Cignetti, but struggles to find the right words. Also, what in the world is going on with Brandon Aiyuk? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Big Suey: The Jewban Dan Le Batard (feat. David Samson & Adnan Virk)
"Can someone tell me what the hell Hamnet is, baby?" David Samson is here to discuss UM's devastation, Michael Jordan's 'suspension,' and the Dolphins hire, but before we get to The Oscar Nominations, Adnan crashes in to completely hijack the segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Local Hour: The Cock Of The Walk (feat. Jarrett Stickem)
"Say it again, baby!" Zaslow's had a no-good, very-bad week on the show, but even he isn't drowning as much as Giannis is in Milwaukee. Also, Mike's Top 5 Badass Moments of the UM season through tears, the dumbest coaches to win a title, and our friends Gene Frenkle and Bruce Dickinson stop by. Today's cast: Dan, Zas, Chris, Jeremy a.k.a. Gene, Mike, Roy, and Tony a.k.a. Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
South Beach Sessions - Ryan Clark
"I'm never gonna stop speaking to things that matter to me. Never." Ryan Clark, Super Bowl champion, ESPN personality, and host of "The Pivot" podcast, talks with Dan Le Batard about the transition from player to media talking head, facing criticism for his takes, and his feuds amongst ESPN and sports media personalities. Ryan also speaks about the pride of fatherhood and how it feels watching his son, Jordan Clark, carry on his legacy and play in the NFL today. You can watch “The Pivot” on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Postgame Show: Do You Survive Or Do You Live? (feat. JuJu Gotti)
"It's like when you realize Rick Carlisle looks like Jim Carrey." It's time for Against the Spread, an update of The Polls, and some updates from JuJu from earlier in the show. Also, Lucy looks like Lois Lane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: QB WINS! (feat. Mina Kimes)
"How say you?" Mina Kimes is here to break down all the latest around the NFL ahead of this weekend's playoff matchups. We also needed her expert insight on soda, cereal in the car, conditioner, and The Traitors, but National Champion Dave Dameshek gets hung up on a debate over how to assess QB value, and Jeremy and Lucy insist the show must properly celebrate 20 years of High School Musical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: The Great Soda Debate of 2026 (feat. Jessica Smetana & Jorge Sedano)
"IT'S ALL THE MAN HAVING HIS WAY WITH YOU ONCE AGAIN!" Jorge Sedano provides an update on Dan's assholery at the valet, Jess is here to share her experience watching Miami lose the National Championship game, and then an all-out brawl breaks out over the taste of zero-sugar soda and what soap is supposed to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Big Suey: Don't Shoot The Messenger (feat. Tim Kurkjian)
"Who the hell is Dave Dameshek?" Tim Kurkjian is here for a slew of new Looks Like submissions and to break down the Hall of Fame inductees, which is not good news for Greg Cote because we have the receipts of his old HOF takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Local Hour: A Life Before Cell Phones (feat. Mr. Fat Mouth)
"Dude, you're 65." While the Canes QB situation spirals, their fan base is spiraling even more as Uncle Luke goes after #MikeRyan. Also, Mike McDaniel is a hot commodity after the Dolphins replaced him with noted sweetie pie Jeff Hafley. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Chris, 'National Champion' Dave Dameshek, Jeremy, Lucy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Postgame Show: The Rolf Benirschke Show
"He had ulcerative colitis." We're diving into the tales of Atticus Sappington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Jason Stidham, Pablo Pascal, and a Muppet (feat. Brad Williams and Amin Elhassan)
"Missed connection: you were the guy in all white who locked eyes with me. I was Carson Beck with 44 seconds to go." Brad Williams and his terrible microphone are here to discuss his Denver Broncos and his undying belief in 'Stiddhy.' Then, after deciding if last night was the most deflating feeling in Miami sports history, Amin is here to deliver his Weekend Observations after being moved from yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Already In The Vodka (feat. Charles Barkley)
"One of the great people I admire is Derrick, uhhhhhhhhh..." Charles Barkley, who recently hooked up with Dan's mom, is here to chat about Sergei Bobobka's fight last night, the emergence of his Suns without Kevin Durant, the greatest NBA Centers of all-time, and his bizarre bets surrounding last night's title game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Big Suey: Sports Are Stupid (feat. Dianna Russini)
"Who's gonna hire a slob?" Dianna Russini is here to discuss the new coaching hires across the NFL, including Jeff Hafley, Robert Saleh, and a mystery coach still interviewing across the league. Also, it's only the beginning for the University of Miami: just ask Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices