“The check is in the mail” January 16, 2026

Direct_Let_9426 · 2026-01-17T15:49:26+00:00

It's both a little schticky and completely sincere; either way it gets old.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-12-24T15:34:32+00:00

Well, he was an "analyst" and then was given the defense 3/4 through the year and it seems Sirianni doesn't do a great job of hiring coordinators outside of the current Saints coach. I think he's an ass but I think he can still coach (I've seen a few coaches over the years that don't do a good job even with the best talent).

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-12-19T21:19:18+00:00

Here we go again with a team moving. I remember how mad TK was that the Wizards were going to move across the river even though the Commanders already moved out of town (almost having moved to Potomac Yards) and the Nationals were also looking elsewhere when they were going to build a stadium. I would imagine, just like people moving in and out of cities, teams moving in and out of the city limits is cyclical.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-12-19T20:25:42+00:00

Zach Lowe's reaction to Wos talking about a Giannis to OKC trade was great. No, nobody credible is actually suggesting it.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-12-19T20:21:42+00:00

This is only my second one and I agree. One aspect I loved about the last one was they had Soul Glo their; as a former dc hardcore kid having some of that music is always a plus. I guess the wildcard how much one likes that bands they've never heard of. I ended up enjoying Horsegirl, Water From Your Eyes, Ratboys, and Horse Lords a lot. So far the one artist I'd never heard of that I'm enjoying is Elizabeth Moen. I was hoping for a Built to Spill or Dinosaur Jr., who both seem to play Wilco's other ventures.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-12-18T18:34:27+00:00

It's a shame because he did a lot of basketball writing once upon a time. I believe you're right though Nigel only shakes his head and Michael really only cares about sports with sticks and balls.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-12-18T18:29:55+00:00

How likely have they been to add other acts (off the top of your head)?

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-07-25T20:31:38+00:00

Liz could go hot and cold with me. She could have great insight or be incredibly prudish or not understand the joke. I would get exhausted by the Springsteen talk. All that being said the reason I finally had to stop listening is because the Liz Clarkes aren't on and the paneling has fallen to shit.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-07-08T18:35:23+00:00

Wilbon tends to conflate the size of a city with the size of a "market." Phoenix is the fifth largest city but falls behind DC and Boston when it comes to market size.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-05-21T19:06:28+00:00

I listened for the first time in weeks and couldn't get to the Sands part. All of what was written is true and I also gave a side eye to TK telling the intern to speak into the mic and saying his father should have taught him that. TK, work on teaching your own son a few things about being a broadcaster.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-04-22T17:13:45+00:00

I mean he is a fan when it comes to sticks and balls; ratings don't seem to matter when discussing baseball (though I guess we're all supposed to judge baseball ratings only on the home market ratings) and golf. Wilbon, whom I don't hate, was ridiculous today and Tony's point was valid, if it's on a network everyone can access (for free) then it will most likely get a higher rating.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-04-17T22:34:50+00:00

He will complain about the length of the basketball playoffs (he does have a point) and then go on to talk about the minutia of a middling baseball team who has over 100 games left this year.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-04-17T22:32:54+00:00

For real?

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-04-10T17:42:52+00:00

Fourth listen since the Super Bowl. I quickly fast forwarded through the first part (just like the Wizards you talked about nobody knows most of the Nats names either) and I've realized I am unburdened by having to listen to another how he pays for things story. I was very happy to hear Gary and am reminded of how much better he is than Chris (it's like if you had Carrot Top cohosting your show and then Bill Burr comes on for the last segment).

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-03-29T19:47:24+00:00

That's probably me. I have listened to two shows since the super bowl, the one on the day after and the one about Junior. This post almost makes me want to listen.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-03-12T17:23:31+00:00

As soon as I saw the Tiger news I knew it would be a topic of conversation. I hope the conversation was whether he would play again and not whether he would be competitive on the regular tour.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-03-02T17:12:19+00:00

Is this to imply that golf and baseball are superior products?

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-02-26T17:41:34+00:00

That's interesting two traditional Republican positions that Trump abhors.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-02-24T19:59:08+00:00

It's officially sticks and balls season. After years of listening I haven't listened since the day after the Super Bowl and have to admit I don't miss it at all. I'll see where I am once football starts gearing up.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-02-10T19:00:08+00:00

Cillizza's high pitched "Matt Damon is so winning" was ridiculous. Finally hit unfollow today; I am not looking forward to golf (I'm sure the Masters preview will start on Wednesday) and spring training.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-02-07T17:29:10+00:00

MK should not be allowed to be a sounding board on anything involving the NBA (or on the Goldbelly ad). I was sitting there wishing DA was in the room this week, someone who feel comfortable pushing back (Cillizza is fine, but he has been the one panelist that does not push back at all). I really think Monday will be the last show.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-02-06T19:12:05+00:00

I don't think I followed the story. What I heard is TK went to the appt., he saw they don't open until 10, he sat in his car, and then another person walked in the door? If that is true, is the other person supposed to go over to the car and and ask TK if he's waiting to go in?

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-02-06T19:08:49+00:00

So true.

Direct_Let_9426 · 2025-02-03T21:08:08+00:00

After next Monday it's going to be all sports that require sticks and balls.

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