Hosted By Dante Miles with Courtney Callabro, Malik Wright & Syd
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
4:30 - Weekend Recap
11:30 - Jackie Robinson's legacy
24:45 - Juan Soto's new reality
38:00 - Series to watch this weekend
The Monday edition of I'm Not Gon Hold You Hosted By Scott Lewis
Today's Crew: J.R. Bang, Pavy & Tosin
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - The Warm Up/Weekend recap
9:25 - Stephen A 2028 is serious
13:04 - Giannis says n*gga!
22:33 - Kyler Gordon extension
26:00 - NBA Playoff Storylines
1:23:03 - NBA Play-In Tournament picks
1:37:37 - Barber’s Chair Shop Ad
1:38:14 - Soccer For Dummies
1:48:38 - Champions League 2nd Leg preview
2:01:08 - Man U problems
2:11:29 - Champions League 4th & 5th spot race
2:15:21 - Outro
Braves record on Homestand : 3-2 (Split 1-1 with Miami Marlins, won two of three against Philadelphia Phillies.)
The 2025 season has not gotten off to the start that Atlanta Braves fans anticipated, but the first homestand of the season gave Braves faithful a glimpse into what this team is capable of accomplishing as the season progresses.
After starting 0-7 on the road, Atlanta broke through in emphatic fashion against the Miami Marlins. The Braves offense erupted for 10 runs on 16 hits, their largest output of the season so far. Centerfielder Michael Harris and designated hitter Marcell Ozuna had three hits apiece, while Ozuna and first basemen Matt Olson both knocked in three RBI. Starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach aka “the OTHER Spencer” was dominant in his home debut, throwing eight innings of two hit baseball while striking out 10 Marlins.
Unfortunately, Atlanta was unable to ride the momentum from their opening victory to secure their first series win of the season, as a 4-0 loss on Saturday combined with a rainout of the series finale meant that a series split would be the best outcome (for now). The third and final game of this series will be made up later. Rainout aside, Atlanta still had something to be happy about after the weekend, as the return of their All-Star catcher Sean Murphy was officially scheduled for their clash with division rival Philadelphia.
The return of their All-Star backstop helped spark their struggling offense, as Sean would homer and drive in four runs in his return and the Braves went on to defeat Cy Young contender Zach Wheeler 7-5, a game that saw them score 4 runs after the 6th inning . After three home games, the Braves offense finally began to resemble the offense they had grown accustomed to putting on the field every game the past two seasons.
Reigning National League Cy Young winner Chris Sale pulled no punches when asked about the impact of Murphy’s return. “Unbelievable,” said Sale “Big three-run homerun, another big hit later in the game. It just sort of seemed like the game gravitated toward him today, so having a guy like that come back around is key for us. He was a big part of our success last year, specifically my success. A Gold Glove, All Star caliber catcher? I mean anyone would gladly take that back on their team for sure.”
Manager Brian Snitker echoed Sale’s sentiment when asked about his catcher. “Some really good at-bats, he fouled some balls off, just the whole at bats, his posture.. it’s good to get a veteran guy back.”
As for Sale, he hasn’t looked like himself yet over his first few starts, and the 14-year veteran is aware of it. “I just have to find the groove; it has not clicked yet. It’s not all put together, which is frustrating because I felt like I was there in spring training. I felt like I had a really good spring training other than one wonky start but everything else kind of felt in sync and then once the season started things got off the rails.
Game two of their three game set with the Phillies once again knocked the wind out of Atlanta’s sails, as late inning homers by Bryce Harper and Trae Turner lead to a 4-3 victory for Philadelphia. After yet again splitting the first two games of the series, Atlanta went into the rubber match looking to capture a series win before the weather made that impossible. Fortunately for the Braves, league officials had a long leash with the rain delay this time.
With the final game of the series tied 1-1, the teams sat through a 2-hour and 45-minute rain delay that forced the game into the midnight hour. Philadelphia would eventually take a 2-1 lead in the 11th inning, but the Braves weren’t done fighting. A double by Austin Riley scored Ozzie Albies to tie the game and Marcell Ozuna did the rest of the heavy lifting, sending a two-run homer into the left field bleachers to end the game at 12:53am.
It wasn’t pretty, but the win gave Atlanta a winning record on the homestand and their first series victory of the season. The Braves kick off their next homestand (six games) at Truist Park this Friday when the Minnesota Twins come to town.
The Monday edition of I'm Not Gon Hold You Hosted By Scott Lewis
Today's Crew: J.R. Bang, Courtney Callabro, Pavy & Tosin
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
3:40 - The Warm Up
15:08 - Ovechkin’s complicated history
23:55 - Dodgers tripping for WH visit?
29:34 - Shedeur Sanders/Travis Hunter Pro Day reaction
35:40 - What will the Browns do?
43:59 - The Local Hour
44:16 - Vlad Jr’s deal is raising Kyle Tucker’s value
49:47 - Does Ryan Poles NEED to make the playoffs?
59:51 - Does the Bulls Play In appearance matter?
1:11:49 - Should Bulls trade for Ja/Zion?
1:20:01 - Barber’s Chair Shop Ad
1:21:05 - Basketball HOF Class revealed
1:42:42 - Did the Lakers make a statement in OKC?
1:51:26 - Are the Clippers sneaky?
1:58:34 - Final Western Conference seeding predictions
2:03:58 - Are we sleeping on the Rockets?
2:11:07 - Nothing matters the Celtics are better
2:23:12 - Outro
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
3:40 - The Warm Up
9:42 - RIP Val Kilmer
15:16 - NBA needs Steph Vs Bron in Playoffs
23:45 - Ja Being Ja
30:45 - The Local Hour
31:44 - Bears sign Case Keenum
36:35 - Legit Tyler Warren intrest
42:20 - McCaskeys ain’t selling the team
48:26 - Arlington/New stadium update
57:02 - Ben Johnson/Matt LaFleur beef?
1:04:33 - Should Cubs fans be worried already?
1:09:35 - Rays/A’s playing in Minor League stadiums
1:14:16 - Braves struggles
1:16:43 - TorpedoGate
1:18:51 - Barber’s Chair Shop Ad
1:19:47 - Bang’s epic rant on the state of sports media
1:34:37 - Is Ohtani the best player in sports?
1:41:27 - Micah Parsons Vs Jerry Jones
1:49:00 - League Meetings recap
2:12:36 - Outro
The Monday edition of I'm Not Gon Hold You Hosted By Scott Lewis
Today's Crew: J.R. Bang, Courtney Callabro, Tosin & Pavy
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
5:48 - Wednesday Patreon show announcement
7:32 - Squabbles back in the NBA
13:00 - Who in the NBA has hands?
26:46 - Cooper Flagg = White Tatum
40:29 - Pav & Tosin on Taylor Jenkins firing
44:44 - The Last of KD in Phoenix?
52:11 - Should Giannis demand a trade this summer?
1:00:42 - Lakers defensive woes
1:10:49 - Scott’s Football Club fan decision
1:20:42 - Barber’s Chair Shop Ad
1:22:04 - Premier League final stretch
1:33:22 - Tush Push ban coming
1:39:57 - Browns done with Freaky Shaun
1:50:42 - Will the Dodgers ever lose again?
1:53:30 - Yankees fake cheating?
1:58:54 - MLB opening weekend observations
2:09:10 - Outro
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
6:00 - The Local Hour
6:29 - Aaron Rodgers almost broke up Bang’s family
14:43 - Scott inducts Drake into Goofy Mog HOF
20:10 - Does Jonathan Majors deserve a second chance?
26:10 - Nicholas Moreano pulls up to talk Bears
48:29 - Dante says the Bears offseason is good & bad
52:10 - Should Cubs fans panic already?
55:33 - MAGA trying to rewrite Jackie Robinson’s history
1:00:48 - Barber’s Chair Shop Ad
1:01:37 - ESPN setting up to buy all NFL media
1:07:13 - Mariano pulls up
1:07:40 - The King of Queens appreciation
1:12:31 - Drake Goofy Mog HOF induction Pt.2
1:23:08 - Mari on the Giants future
1:25:15 - Vikings say NO to Rodgers
1:39:58 - NFL rule changes
1:55:13 - Is Draymond Green mentally ill?
2:06:41 - Pistons the spoilers
2:15:56 - Bucks on the verge of rebuild
2:20:06 - Bronny speaks out
2:30:44 - Outro
On the Friday edition of the show Pavy joins Scott & Bang in Hour 1 to talk all things NBA, Scott & Bang then go over some of the top non Bears stories coming out of the NFL Combine. In the Local Hour we talk about the Combine Bears vibe, how the Bears should pivot from Trey Smith & the homies from The 108 join to talk some White Sox baseball.
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
6:51 - TV reviews with Scott & Bang
14:13 - J.Cole scared of Freddie Gibbs?
27:23 - LeBron’s face of the league comments
45:42 - Retire Joel Embiid
53:48 - Pistons on fire
57:44 - Luka’s revenge
1:00:54 - KD’s next move
1:09:31 - The NBA’s 2nd apron
1:15:20 - Scott’s NBA title contender tiers
1:26:55 - NFL Combine news
1:48:41 - The Local Hour
1:49:56 - Ryan Poles & Ben Johnson speak
2:05:05 - How Bears pivot from Trey Smith
2:12:24 - White Sox talk with The 108
2:46:03 - Outro
This week on The Hot Corner Courtney, Dante & Mikey remember the legend Willie Mays, who is currently the greatest living player? plus who will be some All Star snubs in this years mid summer Classic.
This week on The Hot Corner Mikey, Courtney & Dante give their thoughts on The Athletic's Player Poll which had players voting on who is the best player in the league?, who's the most overrated?, which franchise has the worst rep? & more plus they discuss whether or not the Dodgers big spending this past offseason was good for baseball & who would you rather have at SS the next couple years? The Royals Bobby Whit Jr. or The Orioles Gunnar Henderson?
In the inaugural edition of The Hot Corner podcast Courtney, Mikey & Dante discuss over the brutal blow the Atlanta Braves have been dealt with Ronald Acuna's ACL tear, which managers could be on the hot seat? the MLB is officially recognizing Negro League stats but is it sincere?, the potential ending of the Houston Astros era & much more.
On the Monday edition of I'm Not Gon Hold You, Scott, J.R. Bang & Mariano kick off the show joined by friend of the program & Gridiron Gals' own Reeta The NFL Chick to get her thoughts on the NFL's schedule & how the Ravens can bounce back, then Pavy joins in Weekend In The Association to recap this weekend's NBA action & preview both Conference Finals series, Cousin Dan joins for the final Cousin Dan segment of the season & then Courtney joins for the latest in MLB talk on The Hot Corner.
On the Monday edition of the show Scott & crew recap what looks like the end of the Drake & Kendrick Lamar battle, last night's Roast of Tom Brady, a recap of this weekend's playoff action and a second round NBA Playoffs preview.
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On the Friday edition of I'm Not Gon Hold You, Scott kicks off the show with plea to Drake to respond to the flood of disses coming his way, then the crew go over OJ Simpson's complicated legacy coming off his death, was this the worst regular season in NBA history?, what Giannis injury means for the rest of the Eastern Conference, the latest updates in the Ohtani scandal, is this the last run for the NBA's old & current guard? plus Cousin Dan joins the show.
After a 2 week hiatus Scott & the gang are back to recap the events of the big sports weekend & more!
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Pierce and Courtney wrap about the sweeps throughout the Wild Card Series, the Cubs' failure to make the Postseason, and a look ahead to the Division Series.
Pierce and Courtney preview the final week of the MLB regular season, including the playoff and award races, whether the Braves' rotation can withstand injuries, the fall of the Yankees, and where Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout will be playing in 2024.