Tradition's Finest Podcast

Welcome Back Ladies & Gentlemen to the Tradition's Finest Podcast!! Episode 47 - "The White Hope Kiko Alonso Episode" includes a discussion of the following topics - as well our highly acclaimed (yea, probably not!) '2024 SEC Conference CFB Season Preview & Prediction Showcase!' - The 1996 NBA Draft & Taj "Red" McDavid... - NBA Updates & Developing Storylines: Former NBA & Toronto Raptor player Jontay Porter who was previously banned from the sport for a betting scandal - where he bet against himself (fucking weird, we know!) - was denied his request per a federal judge to play in Greece (this is one of those improbable yet true sports stories that we will be able to tell our grandkids about one day & they are not going to believe us, at all) - The Los Angeles Clippers traded PG Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz - shortly afterwards, a buyout occurred - and reports indicate that he "intends to sign with the Nuggets" - Our independent reactions/thoughts on his "role" in Denver Olympic's Exhibition Games: Team USA Men's Basketball team led by NBA stars Lebron James & Stephen Curry defeat Team South Sudan 101-100 after trailing by 14 pts at the half (-43) - Other Relevant News: President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 Presidential Race - and immediately endorses VP & candidate Kamala Harris - also, is Joe Biden dead? - MLB: Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes notches his first professional career loss after giving up only 2 runs in 8.1 innings to the St. Louis Cardinals - NCAA/College Sports: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees have approved the name change - "Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium," - ceremony to occur on 9/7 when the Tide faces off with the USF Bulls; Finebaum has to weigh in as well because why not? - LSU CB Javien Toviano was recently arrested on accusations of "video voyeurism," authorities have reported - developing story but LSU has released a statement that Toviano is "suspended from all team activities in accordance with departmental policies," - The SEC Conference have spoken: "Will the Real UT please stand up?" (Tennessee or Texas?) - CFB Analyst & Commentator Kirk Herbstreit made a prediction via the Pat McAfee show that the Oregon Ducks will win a natty in 2024 - Phil Knight may only have to live one more year to pass away a happy man! - Pat McAfee officially announces that he will return to ESPN College Gameday this upcoming season (and we are elated by this decision!) - 2024 SEC Conference CFB Season Preview & Predictions - Team x Team Breakdown (Sorry to the fans of Kentucky, Mississippi State, Vanderbilt) /Best & Worst Case Scenarios/Spencer & JD's indvidual projections/Selection of Conference Champion/Number of teams that get into the Expanded or 12-team CFB Playoff? Thanks for Listening, guys!

Welcome Back to the Tradition's Finest Podcast! This Week's Episode is titled "The Herm Edwards (b/c historically athletes do not select the No. 46 as their jersey number so the pot was super limited) Episode" Here is a brief description of a few of the topics discussed on this week's episode: - NFL: Tyreek Hill - and all parties involved - really missed out on a great opportunity to be a guest on the talk show "Maury" - Niners WR Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested Aitrade? - The Donald Trump Assassination Attempt (and how it could have directly affected the sudden surge of professional athletes that have publicly endorsed him for POTUS) - MLB: JD was Right ;) Rookie pitcher Paul Skenes has been named a starter for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game - "Make the Home Run Derby Great Again:" Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Ingrid Andress delivered the all-time worst performance of the National Anthem - update? - Teoscar Hernandez is the first Dodgers player to ever win the Home Run Derby (but he was most likely the "last" player allowed to bring his wife onto the field!) - Olympic News: Team USA Men's Basketball defeats an NBA-loaded Team Canada 86-72...but what about the offensive woes, what say you, Steph Curry? - NCAA: Former Alabama HC and current ESPN college football commentator Nick Saban won the 'Icon award' at the 2024 ESPY's Award Show last Thursday evening - and somewhere between that night & the following Monday morning, he "lost" his credentials to gain entry into day 1 of the 'SEC Media Days.' Saban also gives his prediction for the SEC Conference Championship Game (and has officially achieved "Naysayer" status?) - A cultural issue at the University of Georgia? Three more players including starting LB Smael Mondon, Jr. were arrested in Athens for 'reckless driving.' - JD & Spencer's "2024 Big Ten Conference College Football Season Preview:" We selected six teams and each provided a team by team breakdown along with each team's 'best' and 'worst-case scenario' as well as Our Individual (or Independent) predictions! - Will a team (or teams) from the Big Ten Conference make it into the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff? JD & Spencer give their thoughts... Thanks for Listening, guys! P.S. Tune in next week as JD & Spencer will preview the next Conference on this list....the SEC Conference...you don't wanna miss this! Have a Great Week! - JD & Spencer

Tradition's Finest Podcast Episode 45 includes a discussion of the following sports-related topics: - WNBA: Caitlin Clark stat line versus Angel Reese stat line? Will we live to witness the end? Breaking News: You can be a "fan" of both players!!! - NBA: Former Hornet/Bobcat PG Kemba Walker announces his retirement via social media last weekend...forever a 'March Madness' legend! - Lebron James settles....and signs a two-year, $104M max deal to return to the LA Lakers...are you shocked OR nah? - Did the Sacramento Kings just complete a sign & trade that could make them "Kings of the West?" (no pun intended!) Three-team deal also involved the Spurs & Bulls, but is there a "clear" winner of this trade? (give JD's take a chance!!) - Stephen Curry is BIG sad discussing the departure of Klay Thompson from the Golden State Warriors...believes that what they accomplished in terms of a "Dynasty" will never be replicated again. Agree or Disagree? - NFL: Minnesota Vikings 2024 4th-round draft pick & former Oregon/Alabama CB Khyree Jackson passed away last Friday along with two other(s) in a car accident - they were teammates at a high school in Maryland. RIP to a great guy/person & football player...Unfortunately, sports & social media do not mix very well...JD & Spencer discuss a certain TikToker who decided to deliberately bash Khyree Jackson following the news (and then had the Audacity to delete the clip & upload a new, toned-down version) We would like to be a family-oriented podcast, but FUCK this guy! #sorrynotsorry - Miscellaneous/Other News Across the Sports World: Patrick Bertolleti won the Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4th after gobbling down over 50 glizzy's! (those are rookie numbers) Notably absent was Joey Chestnut - totally redeems himself on Wednesday by completing a challenge at BWW! He ate how many wings under how many minutes?!?! - Legendary icon of wresting, John Cena, announces that he intends to retire from the sport in 2025. - MLB: We openly discuss the collapse of the New York Yankees - lost 16 of their last 21 games! - NCAA: Former Nike CEO Phil Knight, aged 86, is supplying the University of Oregon with unlimited NIL resources b/c he "desperately" wants to see his alma mater win a championship...Thoughts? - Oklahoma State's Head Coach Mike Gundy hilariously responds to a reporter about his refusal to suspend star RB Ollie Gordon III after his DUI arrest - "if there's any punishment it's make him carry the ball 50 times in the first game [versus South Dakota State]" Can we expect Ollie to rush for 350 to 500+ yards in their opener? - EA Sports released a list of the highest overall rated players in the College Football 25 expected to be released on July 16th - as well as the top rated QB's: Michigan CB Will Johnson is the highest rated player in the game (96 overall); Georgia QB Carson Beck & Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders highest rated QB's at 93 overall. Do you agree or disagree with the ratings/list? - 2024 Big XII Conference College Football Season Preview & Prediction: Best & Worst Case Scenario for each team; JD & Spencer's individual projections/predictions; Projected Conference Champion; Will a Big XII team slip into the 12-team College Football Playoff? If so, who? Thanks for Listening, guys! :) Go Follow Us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest Go Follow Us on TikTok - @TraditionsFinest & Send Us Your Thoughts, Comments & Suggestions to [email protected]!

Tradition's Finest Podcast Episode 44 includes a discussion of the following topics: - WNBA: Angel Reese sets a single-season record with most consecutive double-doubles? - NBA: The Boston Celtics Ownership Group led by Wyc Grousbeck plans to sell a majority stake just two weeks after winning their 18th NBA Championship? Franchise was purchased in 2002 for $360M!...Franchise valuations have since skyrocketed - what is the approximate current value for the Celtics franchise? - 2024 NBA Draft: Bronny James, Jr. drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with draft pick #55 - Father & Son Combo in LA - History is being made!; lottery draft pick Dalton Knecht gifted with the best nickname ever? - The NBA Trade Market & Free Agency is in full swing.... The Atlanta Hawks traded Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans; Kevin Porter, Jr. returning to the NBA? James Harden staying put? Nic Batum is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers for his 17th season? The "End of an Era" for the Golden State Warriors - former Splash brother Klay Thompson signs a three-year, $50M deal with new team? Warriors also waived PG Chris Paul - and he announces that he intends to join a new team that features a certain French 7-footer? All-Star G/F Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $212M deal with the Philadelphia 76ers - will now team up with Tyrese Maxey (who also signed a $204M contract extension) & All-Star C Joel Embiid; Derrick White signs a "well-deserved" extension with the Boston Celtics; Free Agent C Isaiah Hartenstein agreed to a three-year, $87M deal with the OKC Thunder? Forward Tobias Harris returning to the Detroit Pistons on a two-year deal? - MLB: July 1st is a day of celebration - "Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!" - the New York Mets still owe & pay Bobba Bonilla $1.19M on the first day of July each year! Will continue to receive payments through the year 2035! Has not played in the league since 2001?!? - NFL: New York Jets CB Sauce Gardner continues to document his journey to improve his golf performance. - USA National Football Team made a mockery of the sport this country invented! Gets pounded by Japan by 20+ points & loses to Austria in the U20 American Football Championship in the Bronze medal game... - NCAA: ESPN long-time College Basketball Commentator Dick Vitale announces via social media that, after beating cancer for a third time, a recent biopsy has revealed "cancerous cells in his lymph nodes." - We Are Two Months Away from the start of the College Football Season (and for a valid reason to live!) - As of Monday, July 1st, 2024 - the University of Oklahoma & Tecas have officially joined the SEC Conference (and Texas QB Quinn Ewers had some very choice words about playing in the SEC Conference) - 2024 ACC Conference College Football Preview & Predictions: Team x Team Best Case & Worst Case Scenario? Projected ACC Conference Champion? Best QB? *Next Week - 2024 Big XII Conference College Football Preview & Prediction Thanks for Listening, guys!! Go Follow Us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest! Go Follow Us on TikTok - @TraditionsFinest! Send Us Your Thoughts, Comments & Suggestions to [email protected]!

Tradition's Finest Podcast Episode 43 includes a discussion of the following topics: - WNBA: LA Sparks star Rookie Cameron on-the-brink of a torn ACL? - NBA: Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA Championship after dismantling the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 - the Celtics, like Godsmack, "stand alone" with 18 banners. - The Los Angeles Lakers have officially hired their new Head Coach...and as for any reporter's questions regarding the misconceptions associated with being the HC for the Lakers - he "does not give a F*ck!" - The Chicago Bulls traded Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for G/F Josh Giddey - trade grade: OKC: A+ CHI: A-MINOR! (we had too!) - The Villanova....oops...New York Knicks have acquired Mikal Bridges in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets - the Knicks now include four players who played for the University of Villanova around the same time period (i.e., Brunson, Bridges, DiVincenzo, and Hart). - The Golden State Warriors are reportedly prepared to offer Paul George a four-year MAX deal via opt-in and trade with the L.A. Clippers - does this trade happen? Why or why not? - MLB: Icon Willie Mays passed away recently at the age of 93 - a mural was unveiled in Birmingham, Alabama that honored the late Hall of Famer's life & career; Willie Mays was scheduled to attend the honorary game for the Negro Leagues during segregation at Rickwood Field a couple days later, between the SF Giants and St. Louis Cardinals; Rickwood Field is 114 years old, but those tickets were FAR from cheap! - NFL: "Trifling x 10000, Alex" - Kelly Stafford, the wife of Rams QB Matthew Stafford, recently shared a very personal story on a podcast: back in college at the University of Georgia, she hooked up with Matthew's back up QB to make him jealous; much like the rest of us, ESPN Analyst Stephen A. Smith questioned how did she expect to return home after airing this information out to the world?!? (if this was either of us, the next story you would hear would be "blank & blank have filed for divorce!") - NCAA: Ohio State HC Ryan Day has announed that they are "exploring the idea of using [Alabama star transfer who plays defense] Caleb Downs at RB," - what happened to Quinshon Judkins & TreVeyon Henderson?? - 7 foot 9 18-year old Montreal native Oliver Rioux is set to become the tallest College Basketball player ever....guy has grown a stunning 3 inches since November 2023....what are they feeding this guy?? He is currently committed to play at the University of Florida. - Men's College World Series: In the battle between ISIS and the Taliban, the University of Tennessee defeated Texas A & M University in Game(s) 2 & 3 - led the NCAA in Home Runs; the SEC Conference continues to dominate the College World Series; the most interesting story to come from this World Series involves Texas A & M's Head Coach, Jim Schlossnagle, who when asked by a reporter about the Texas head coaching job, mentioned that he "left his family for the job at A & M and he had no plans of leaving anytime soon...." and 24 hours later, he bolted to Austin, Texas. - Miscellaneous/Other Sports News: Professional Boxer Ryan Garcia officially announced his retirement from boxing via social media; a day later he was "suspended" for a positive PED test & Haney fight was ruled a "no contest?" - NHL Finals: The Florida Panthers defeat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7, securing their first ever NHL Championship; Oiler's Connor McDavid was presented with the Playoff's MVP...thoughts on a player from the losing team receiving this award? Hell of a series....Florida went up 3-0 in the series before Edmonton rallied and won 3 straight to tie the series up. - "Finest Five" Draft Selection Segment Category: Top Five Dumbest Things to Spend Your Money On: JD - 1. Trading Cards; 2. Fast Food; 3. Posters; 4. Vinyls; 5. Concert Tickets/Ticketmaster Spencer - 1. Fireworks; 2. Botox; 3. License plate sticker; 4. Tattoos; 5. a Mixed Drink Thanks for Listening, guys!! Go Follow Us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest Go Follow Us on TikTok - @TraditionsFinest Send Us Your Comments, Questions & Suggestions to [email protected]!

Tradition's Finest Podcast Episode 42 includes a discussion of the following topics: - NFL: The New England Patriots officially retire the No. 12 jersey (and this number is "half" of the age of Former Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick) - The Jacksonville Jaguars and QB Trevor Lawrence have agree to a $275 million deal; Are they paying this man over $200 million to finish runner-up in their division each season? People are beginning to ask Q's - Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Rings "typo?" - Eagles CB Cooper DeJean gets done dirty in upcoming Madden 25 video game? Is this what we get for Christian McCaffery gracing the cover?? - NCAA: Former Illinois College Basketball star Terrence Shannon, Jr. is found "Not Guilty" on rape charges. NBA Draft lottery pick, next or nah? - Three-star LB Noah Knigga has committed to Eastern Michigan University and these NIL sponsorships are about to become very interesting! - Former Alabama CFB player Isiah Buggs arrested again in Tuscaloosa County on Sunday? His trajectory is not looking too great at the moment... - Former LSU Head Coach "The Mad Hatter" Les Miles is suing LSU & the NCAA Licensing Co. for vacating 37 of the program's win's during his tenure. He's retired! Why does he care - funny you should ask! - NBA: The Boston Celtics win Game(s) 1, 2 & 3 in the NBA Finals series best of 7 versus the underwhelming Dallas Mavericks; thanks to the "Game Extender" Referee Scott Foster - Dallas was able to secure a win in Game 4...Gentleman's sweep on the horizon? - NBA Player Cameron Artis-Payne arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona earlier this week for refusing to ID himself and giving a false report to officers, first reported by TMZ Sports. - Klay Thompson has "unfollowed" the Golden State Warriors on IG, and has deleted all Warriors-related content from his page; Is this the end of an era for the "Big 3?" If so, what are some plausible destinations for Klay to land in this stage of his career? - Miscellaneous/Other Sports News: UFC's Connor McGregor pulls out of a fight for the first time of his career?; PGA: Rory McElroy might be broken, but Bryson DeChambeau is living his best life after a win at the US Open; MLB: Dodgers star Mookie Betts suffers a fractured hand and is out indefinitely and is expected to miss the rest of the Regular season?; USFL: The local affiliate, Birmingham Stallions, won their 3rd straight UFL Championship - is it time for the city to fight for an NFL team/as a viable "relocation" spot? Thanks for Listening, guys!

Tradition's Finest Podcast proudly presents Episode #41 "Dirk it Like it's Hot" which includes a discussion of the following topics: - WNBA: Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark left off the FIBA USA Women's Basketball team for the upcoming Paris Olympic games? All the while, she currently leads all WNBA Rookies in both points and assists! What is the impact on viewership? Her PR team needs a significant raise! - NBA: Boston Celtics win Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus the Dallas Mavericks - Porzingus back on a mission? (too soon?) Kyrie's historically awful shooting showcase? - Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd's blatant (maybe?) attempt to drive a wedge between the Celtics All-Star's? - Boston wins Game 2, leads series 2-0 after the Celtics Derrick White's run-down block of P.J. Washington....Porzingus might be the most unlucky human to play the sport of basketball? Jayson Tat, um? Where was he in Game 2 (or for most of these playoff games) Maybe he needs another text from Kobe? - James Harden's girlfriend catches bouqet at Rajon Rondo's wedding - Harden graces us with an "instant-meme" of a reaction? As for the GF, it has been verified that she is apart of the multi-sport "Inner Circle" - what is this "inner circle?" Funny you should ask! - UCONN Head Coach Danny Hurley responds to the Lakers "weak" offer to make him the sixth highest paid coach in the NBA - and will return to UCONN to chase a third straight ring. Where do the Lakers go from here? - R.I.P to the NBA logo, the Laker legend...on the court, as a Coach, and as a team Executive in the Front Office, Jerry West - NFL: Fake News has slid into the sports world! A report recently circulated that both the Green Bay Packers & Philadelphia Eagles were informed by the NFL that they were "not allowed" to wear the color green during the NFL opener in Brazil due to "gangs?" Forced to stay confined within their hotel rooms and travel in armored vehicles - where do these reporters come up with this shit?! - Indianapolis Colts Anthony Richardson goes under anesthesia but not for the reason you might think? Ahh, the luxury of being a very wealthy athlete? (regardless, it is sick! - JD) - San Francisco 49er's RB Christian McCaffery named Madden 25 cover athlete - will the curse follow? 1st Niner to grace the cover of Madden game, and for that, we thank you! - Miscellaneous/Other Sports News: The University of Oklahoma's softball team wins their 4th consecutive national championship after a two-game rout of Texas; some "Red River Rivalry," right? HC Patty Gasso eats a bowl of "Red River Rivalry" breakfast every morning! - Professional Boxer Ryan Garcia was recently arrested for "felony vandalism" at a luxury hotel in Beverly Hills, California per TMZ Sports - he "trashed the room and hallway; Has had a crazy past couple of months? - Ten Members of the NC State's 1983 "Cardiac Pack" National Championship team have sued the NCAA and Collegiate Licensing Company over "Name, Image & Likeness Compensation." What will the result be for plantiffs? - 16-time Champion Joey Chestnutt has been "banned" from the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest after signing an endorsement deal with a vegan hot dog company? (what a headline!) - "Finest Five" Draft Selection Segment Category: Top Five Movie Plot Twists of All-Time Thanks for Listening, guys!! Go Follow Us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest & Send Us Your Questions, Comments & Suggestions to [email protected]!!

Tradition's Finest Episode 40 includes a discussion of the following topics: - NBA & WNBA: The Dallas Mavericks topple the Minnesota Timberwolves to advance to the 2024 NBA Finals; matchup set versus the Boston Celtics; 13 years since the Mavs advanced to the NBA Finals - any idea who the PG was on that team?; Taylor Swift may have wrote the song "Bad Blood" about the current state between Kyrie Irving & the Boston Celtics organization & fan base; JD & Spencer's predictions for the NBA Finals & the "X-Factor" of the series. - Former Maverick Chandler Parsons stirring up drama is a blatant attempt to create "beef" between Luka & Porzingus; unfortunately, it is not true... - Second week in a row, a Game Show, Jeopardy provides us with instant entertainment: contestant responds to a depiction of Russell Westbrook in an OKC Thunder jersey with hilarious - yet viral - response; I'll take "Instant Gratification for $1000, Alex!" - Former NBA Player Chase Budinger has qualified for the upcoming Paris Olympic games - it's the sport that might surprise you (or maybe not?) - ESPN sources have reported that the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing a massive offer to UCONN's Danny Hurley; J.J. Redick moved to the backseat? - Chicago Sky's Chennedy Carter hip checks the Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark away from the ball; ESPN Commentator & Radio Show Host Pat McAfee's reference of Caitlin Clark a bit much? - Sky's Angel Reese ejected from WNBA game - NBA player Lonzo Ball offers to pay fine & throws shade at the Referee? The Ref's reasoning for the second techinical foul - WNBA rescinds foul.. MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes can throw a fastball, eh? 38 pitches thrown versus the Dodgers that were clocked at 100mph or faster - WCWS: University of Alabama softball team eliminated by Florida 6-4 - is it time for Head Coach Patrick Murphy to move on? Or to "adjust" to the times in terms of a new offensive approach? - "Red River Rivalry" Showdown for the WCWS Finals - Oklahoma & HC Patty Gasso going for the 4-peat while Texas has never won a college softball national championship; Oklahoma wins Game 8-3 (Winner of Game 1 goes on to win the series 78% of the time). - CFB: 12 more Saturdays until College Football returns - Ex-Notre Dame & Alabama QB Tyler Buchner, who previously won a college lacrosse national title at ND, has "walked on" to the Irish football team...but NOT as a QB? - CFB Analyst Joel Klatt believes that the University of Colorado, if their main offensive players can stay healthy, will play for a Big 12 championship; Colorado currently has the 4th highest betting percentage to win a CFB National Championship...and yes! there are people out there who strongly dislike money! - NFL: TE Darren Waller releases "country" song written in reference to his ex-wife Kelsey Plum, that was just not very good; the New York Giants expect for Waller to retire: Moral of the story is...? "Finest Five" Draft Selection Category: Top 5 Siblings to Play and/or Compete at the Collegiate or Professional level Thanks for Listening, Guys!!

Tradition's Finest Episode 39 includes a discussion of the following topics: - NCAA/Collegiate Sports: Shilo Sanders assaulted a Security Guard in High School? The "Karma Train" is chugging right along, eh? - The NCAA successfully voted to allow Universities to provide payment directly to Collegiate athletes? Somewhere, Cam Newton & his Father are throwing a remote control at their TV - PG Mark Sears & SF/PF Jarin Stevenson announce that they will return to the University of Alabama; - R.I.P to the "White Knight," the "Ol' Pal from U-Cal" the legend Bill Walton: Career achievements speak for themselves, but did you include "a professional concert-goer?" - DIII Birmingham Southern's baseball team defeated Denison to advance to the College Baseball World Series - unfortunately, the school will be shutting its' doors effective next week? - Baby Gronk's Father should undergo a psych evaluation - we explain why! - NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars Kicker Brandon McManus accussed on sexual assault on plane ride to London, England? Interpretation issue - possibly or possibly not? - PGA: Louisville Police Officer, Bryan Gillis, who arrested #1 PGA player Scottie Scheffler previously received "corrective action" & is very familiar with "Super Troopers?" Update: All Charges have officially been dropped against Scottie Scheffler - the world rejoices accordingly; Two-Time PGA Champion, Grayson Murray, passed away at the age of 30 after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab PGA Tournament last Saturday - acknowledged his "battle with anxiety & depression." RIP Grayson! - MLB: New York Mets Relief Pitcher Jorge Lopez suspended indefinitely after being tossed for throwing his glove into the stands - and for allegedly making a remark considered "detrimental to the organization." Unfortunately, his "remark" was misinterpreted - fake news, what's new?; Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuna is officially out for the season after tearing his ACL - acknowledges fans via social media? - By far, the MLB's worst & most hated umpire, Angel Hernandez, has called it quits & announced his retirement! - Plot Twist: Dancer Hayden Hopkins is NOT expecting a child with Raiders owner Mark Davis - but rather with an notable MLB player? - NBA/NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals - Dallas defeats Minnesota in Games 1-3, takes a commanding 3-0 series lead; ANT & KAT guide the Timberwolves to a dub in Game 4 - are they delaying the inevitable?; Eastern Conference Finals: Boston defeats & completes the sweep versus the Indiana Pacers to reach the NBA Finals; - LeBron James will become a free agent this upcoming Summer according to his agent Rich Paul - does he re-sign with the Lakers? How much of his decision will be affected by Bronny James draft destination?; Report released that allegedly Bronny James declined to meet with ten NBA teams - only interested in meeting with the Executives of two teams? - Miscellaneous: A male contestant on Wheel of Fortune gives a viral response in an attempt to solve the puzzle - and game shows will never be the same! - Episode 39 "Finest Five" Draft Selection Category: JD & Spencer select their 'Top Five Adam Sandler Movies.' Thanks for Listening, guys!! Go Follow Us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest & on TikTok - @TraditionsFinest. Send Us Your Comments, Thoughts & Suggestions to [email protected]!

Tradition's Finest Episode 38 includes a discussion of the following topics: - NCAA/CFB: Commentator Greg McElroy's throwing out percentages for likelihood particular HC's will win a National Championship - LSU's Brian Kelly? Alabama's Kalen DeBoer? Oklahoma's Brent Venables? - Clemson's HC Dabo Swinney's comments about how "all transfers because they transferred from high school," to Clemson? Thoughts? - Radio show Host Paul Finebaum's prediction for Dabo's future? - Arizona State QB Jaden Rashada is big mad about the University of Flordia not shelling out that $13.85 million in NIL - take that shit to trial! - MLB: Toronto Blue Jays fan hit by a 110mph foul ball requests for organization to "hook a girl up" on social media? - PGA: #1 golfer Scottie Scheffler detained/arrested by police as he attempts to enter into the Valhalla Golf Club during the PGA Championship - do you agree with the felony charge? Thoughts on the actions of the police officer? -NFL: Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill recently welcomed his 10th child - baby #1 to his wife; Fanatics has filed a lawsuite in New York Supreme Court against Cardinals rookie WR Marvin Harrison, Jr. for a breach of contract involving an "autograph agreement?" - NBA & NBA Playoffs: The Nets franchise will retire Vince Carter's no. 10 jersey - The Boston Celtics are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals for the 3rd straight season - can Jayson Tatum get them over the hump & hang another banner? - ANT & the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 by 45 points - largest playoff loss ever recorded? Follows up performance by overcoming a 20-point deficit to win Game 7 & series - largest comeback in the last 25 years! Timberwolves advance to the Western Conference Finals The Dallas Mavericks & Oklahoma City Thunder Game 6 was by far the "best" game of the playoffs (so far?) and Dallas wins series 4-2 after controversial foul called on SGA that leads to PJ Washington's clutch free throws; Kyrie Irving's record in closeout games - any idea? - New York Knicks PG Jalen Brunson is a "warrior" - fractures his left hand in Game 7 versus the Indiana Pacers; Indiana wins Game 7 & series 4-3, and advances to the Eastern Conference Finals. - NBA Conference Finals: East - Boston vs. Indiana; West - Minnesota vs. Dallas; who you got? - Bronny James has the most bets to be selected as the #1 draft picks in the NBA Draft despite horrible betting odds? - WNBA: Caitlin Clark undergoes another "injury scare?" Indiana Fever falls short in thriller versus Connecticut Sun, now 0-4 on the season. - "Finest Five" Segment: Draft Selection category - Top Five Comedians Who JD & Spencer Wish Were Still Active (i.e. Alive or Out of the Spotlight) Thanks for Listening, guys!!

Tradition's Finest Podcast Episode #37 includes a discussion of the following topics: - NBA News & NBA Playoffs: Nikola Jokic or "The Joker" wins his third NBA MVP and he could give a rat's @ss! - Former NBA player Glen "Big Baby" Davis sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for defrauding the NBA? - Bronny James "medically cleared" to participate and to be drafted into the NBA? Eastern Conference Semifinals: Boston Celtics 3-1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavs?; Indiana Pacers storm back to tie series 2-2 with the New York Knicks. - Western Conference Semifinals: SGA-led OKC Thunder take late lead to tie series with 2-2 with Dallas Mavericks; Nuggets tied 2-2 after Game 4 win over ANT & the Minnesota Timberwolves. - WNBA: Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark makes debut with team Tuesday night - NCAA Baseball: University of Georgia's Charlie Condon is a legitimate "monster" - MLB & "The Effect of Getting Rocked in the Face:" the impact on Tim Anderson's batting average & number of home runs afternbeing punched in the face by Jose Ramirez? - NFL News & Storylines: Jason Kelce might have CTE? - Is the NFL in the middle of making the same mistake twice with allowing Chiefs WR Rashee Rice into the league? More details emerge regarding past incident with former SMU basketball player Kendric Davis & Rashee Rice's ex-girlfriend - Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker bashes "Pride Month" and gives very strong stance on the role of women in American society during Collegiate commencement speech? - Miscellaneous: the topic of a "portal" is in the news & we're not talking about a "transfer portal??" Portal connecting New York City & Dublin, Ireland and the images depicting 9/11?; in return, an Instagram influencer flashes the Irish? - JD & Spencer's visceral reactions to the release of the 'Deluxe Edition' cover for EA Sports NCAA College Football 25 - thoughts on the players/teams included & those missing? - Spencer's tiktok algorithim consists of drones blowing soldiers up...but why? - "Finest Five" Segment category: Top Five Video Games of All Time Thanks for Listening, guys! If you want to show your support for the Tradition's Finest Podcast, go follow us on the socials: *Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest *Tik Tok - Traditions.Finest & Send Us Your Thoughts, Comments & Suggestions to [email protected]!

Episode 36 of the Tradition's Finest Podcast includes a discussion of the following topics: College Football: - Deion Sanders & the Colorado Buffaloes the new "villians" of CFB? - Transfer QB Jeff Sims on par for a Jayden Daniels-esque trajectory or nah? - Former Alabama Safety Peyton Woodyard announces his transfer destination? NBA Playoffs & Storylines: - #1 seed Boston Celtics pulls off the inevitable 'Gentleman's sweep' of the injury-plagued Miami Heat; Pat Riley's press conference reaction to Jimmy Butler's statements regarding the Heat & Sixers? Animosity, much? - Los Angeles Lakers dismiss HC Darvin Ham - is it justified? - Donovan Mitchell & the Cleveland Cavs defeat the Orlando Magic in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals; the Celtics up next? - ANT & the Minnesota Timberwolves sweep KD & the Suns in the first round - and are now up 2-0 over the Denver Nuggets; Game 2 antics (Jamal Murray's throwing shit? HC Michael Malone gets a little "heated" & Jokic's post-game comments continue to prove his true inner feelings about the game of Basketball) - Jalen Brunson scores 43 points as the New York Knicks defeat the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals - Wemby unanimously wins Rookie of the Year award (Chet Holmgren - NOT a Rookie/finishes 2nd; followed by Hornets Brandon Miller who finishes 3rd). NFL News & Storylines: - Bills Keon Coleman is "Tiger WishHeCould" NOT Tiger Woods? - Odell Beckham, Jr. has agreed to terms with a new team? - J.J. Watt is open to returning to the Texans? Miscellaneous: - Review & Analysis of "The Greatest Roast of All Time: The Roast of Tom Brady" - Patriots Owner Robert Kraft & Former HC Bill Belichick reunite & share a shot of Tequila The Return of the "Finest Five" draft selection Segment: JD & Spencer each select five songs that they would personally rate a 10/10. Thanks for Listening, guys!! Go Follow Us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest Go Follow Us on Tik Tok - Traditions.Finest Send Us Your Comments, Thoughts & Suggestions to [email protected]!!

Tradition's Finest Episode 35 includes a discussion of the following topics: - NBA Playoffs: Celtics "Gentleman's sweep" of the Miami Heat; Sixers Kelly Oubre probably should stay away from cars; Joel Embiid says that he has Bell's Palsy following Games 2 loss to the NY Knicks; Magic & Cavs series tied 2-2; Timberwolves clean sweep? - A Candid Conversation about the state of the Phoenix Suns organization & Kevin Durant's legacy - Nuggets Jamal Murray hits second GW shot in Game 5 to end LA Lakers season: Does Lebron mull retirement? What's next for Bron? - Unbelievable (but Incredible) stat: following the Lakers' loss to the Nuggets - this is the first time in 20 years that Durant, Lebron and Stephen Curry have not advanced to the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs! - Celtics C Kristaps Porzingis is expected to miss "several games" with a right soleus strain - can the Celtics get that 18th banner w/o him? - College Football News: Colorado, Deion & Sheuder Sanders react negatively towards former DB Xavier Smith regarding his comments about his feelings towards the program - Twitter/X explodes following this exchange? - Alabama DB Peyton Woodyard enters the NCAA transfer portal with a "do not contact" tag: where does he transfer too? Georgia? Ohio State? USC? or Oregon? NFL & NFL Draft Review & Analysis: - 6 QB's drafted within the first twelves picks - Bears, Commanders, Patriots, Falcons, Vikings & Broncos (1st time since 1967 that the top 3 picks each played the QB position); most shocking pick & why? - NFL Draft Commentators' comments regarding the Vikings & Broncos' 1st round draft selections? - JD & Spencer's favorite & least favorite draft picks & why? - Kansas City Chiefs - "the rich get richer?" - Carolina Panthers finally draft Bryce Young a WR? Country Grammar? - SEC and Alabama "haters" react negatively & blow up after Nick Saban's comments regarding Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell? - Guardian caps now eligible for use during games? - QB Spencer Rattler's slides in the draft - contributed to "QB1 Beyond the Lights" show? - Alabama Kicker Will Reichard drafted - what does this mean for Nick Saban's legacy? - Jason Kelce is joining ESPN Monday Night Football pre-game show? - Kansas City Chiefs sign TE Travis Kelce to make him the highest paid TE in the NFL Thanks for Listening, guys! :) Go Follow us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest Go Follow us on TikTok - Traditions.Finest Send us your thoughts, comments & suggestions to [email protected]!

Tradition's Finest Podcast Episode 34 will include a discussion of the following sports-related topics: - A Review of the NBA Play-in Tournament & Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs - No "Playoff Jimmy?" - The NBA's "career-maximization rule" & it's impact on the NBA Playoffs? - ....and the winner of the NBA's "Most Overrated Player" as voted on by NBA Players is....? - OKC Thunder - the worst (definitely the most inexperienced) #1 seed of all time? - Lebron & AD/Lakers down 2-0 to the Reigning Champs? - Michael Jordan & NASCAR? - College Football News: two-minute warning? Flordia State's "unconquered" rings; Jim Harbaugh gets tatted? - Former USC RB Reggie Bush's Heisman Trophy finally reinstated? - NFL: "The Greatest Roast of All Time: The Roast of Tom Brady" coming to Netflix on May 5th; QB Matt Ryan signs with the "birds" & retires?; New York Jets trade QB Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos - will this "fresh start" revitalize his career or not? - The Denver "UTSA" Broncos jersey reveal? - NFL Draft - JD & Spencer make their picks & discuss the prospects of this year's draft (positional picks - QB, RB, WR, TE, etc.) Thanks for Listening, Guys! :) Go Follow Us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest Go Follow Us on Tik Tok - Traditions.Finest Send us your thoughts, comments & suggestions to [email protected]

Tradition's Finest Podcast Episode 33 includes a discussion of the following topics: - Recap & Review of Women's & Men's NCAA Tournament Final Four and Championship Games - South Carolina (38-0) women's CBB completes a perfect season; Men's UCONN wins back-to-back Natty's under HC Dan Hurley. - "A Candid Conversation about Caitlin Clark" - is she the GOAT of Women's College Basketball without winning a Natty? JD & Spencer debate & also discuss the disdain and hate she has received from a former WNBA legend; Drafted #1 overall by the Indiana Fever? Contract details are modest at best? The sports world appears to have the "Indiana Fever" and her impact on jersey sales? - Women's WNBA Draft noteworthy picks? Two nightmare post players drafted by the Sky? - Review & Recap of Men's NCAA Tournament Final Four & National Championship: Analysis and breakdown of Final Four matchups between UCONN-Alabama & Purdue-NC State; Men's UCONN wins back-to-back Natty's under HC Dan Hurley after taking down Purdue (and allowing Zach Edey to have a field day in the paint)? - Zach Edey: back-to-back AP National Player of the Year...did he deserve it? - "The Coaching Carousel" of Men's College Basketball - shot off from the bottom? Andy Enfield to SMU? Eric Musselman to USC? John Calipari to Arkansas? Kentucky hires a Pope? Debate: In the next five years, which program has the most success - Arkansas or Kentucky? NBA Storylines: - Play-In Tournament: SAC eliminates the GS Warriors - final game of the Big 3 (Draymond, Klay & Steph)? Lakers prove the media wrong and defeat the Pelicans - now the 7th seed in the Western Conference. Showdown with the Reigning Champions next? - Former #1 NBA pick & 6x All-Star Blake Griffin announces retirement...Debate: does he belong in the Hall of Fame? If so, why? - Toronto Raptors Jontay Porter receives lifetime ban from NBA for "Gaming Rules" - assisted a known NBA bettor to win $1.1 million dollars? NFL News: according to TMZ sports: Former Raven Terrell Suggs reportedly pulled a gun out and threatened to kill a guy in Starbucks? RIP O.J.? Patriots WR posts pic of private parts on social media app? Master's Golf Tournament: Scottie Scheffler finishes -11 and wins his 2nd green jacket; separates himself from Aberg & Homa after unfortunate errors on the 12th hole. MLB Debate & Discussion: "If you were a MLB player, would you rather be on steroids OR know every pitch that was coming before it is released?" A small nutsack versus breaking every MLB record known to man. Thanks for Listening, guys! Go Follow Us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest & on Tik Tok - Traditions.Finest and send us your comments, questions, and thoughts to [email protected]!!

In Episode 32 or the "honorary number" of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, JD & Spencer discuss the following sports topics: - NFL News: Antonio Brown calls out Damar Hamlin? Chiefs Rashee Rice involved in a 6-car accident in Dallas after racing a Lambo? - RIP Vontae Davis - Former NFL QB Dan Orvlosky rips a fart on air with Pat McAfee? - Bills WR Stefon Diggs traded out of Buffalo? Thoughts on his new team? - NCAA Women's College Basketball March Madness: Caitlin Clark & Iowa eliminate LSU in Elite 8; Kim Mulkey & the Washington Post? - NCAA Men's College Basketball News: USC Guard Bronny James plans to enter the transfer portal? Possible destinations? - Cream Abdul-Jabbar & Indiana State will square off versus Seton Hall in the NIT Championship - Recap/Review of the NCAA Men's Tournament - Sweet 16 & Elite 8 (our picks vs. Actual Results) - Final Four: UCONN, Alabama, NC State & Purdue; JD & Spencer final four and National Champion predictions/selections ...& much more! Thanks for Listening, guys! Go Follow us on Tik Tok - Traditions.Finest and on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest & Email us your Questions, Thoughts, Comments to [email protected]!

Tradition's Finest Episode 31 includes a discussion of the following topics: - College Football & NFL News: Hip drop ban? Georgia RB arrested? Vince Young bar fight footage? - NBA/Professional Basketball News: Ice Cube/Big 3 League offer Iowa superstar Guard Caitlin Clark $5 million to play in league; Nate Robinson-Michael Beasley debate over the GOAT on IG? - Sean "Diddy" Combs homes raided? Former Syracuse player arrested as Diddy's "drug mule?" - NCAA March Madness: Recap/Review of JD & Spencer's picks in the Round of 64 and Round of 32; Jack Gohlke; - JD & Spencer Sweet 16 & Elite 8 selections/picks ....& much more! If you want to show support, go follow us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest and send us your thoughts, comments and questions to [email protected]! Thanks for Listening, guys!

- JD & Spencer make their game picks/selections for the Round of 32 of the NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament....

Tradition's Finest Episode 30 includes a discussion of the following topic(s): - NFL News: Aaron Donald retirement? QB's on the move - Kenny Pickett/Justin Fields - JJ Reddick & Lebron James "Mind the Game" podcast - NBA: Anthony Edwards & Jalen Johnson dunk of the year candidates? - Clemson suing the ACC over "exit fees" - NCAA Men's College Basketball: Michigan fires Juwan Howard; Recap/Breakdown of Men's Conference Championship Week - upset, upset, upset; JD & Spencer's visceral reaction to NCAA March Madness Bracket; JD & Spencer make their game selections/picks for the Round of 64 & 32 ...and much more! Thanks for Listening, guys!!

Tradition's Finest Podcast proudly presents Episode 29: JD & Spencer discuss & the following: - U.S. Government & the potential ban of Tik Tok? - Nick Saban meets with Ted Cruz and openly discusses his stance on the state of College Football & the impact of NIL; One Question to his haters: You mad, bro? - Women's CBB SEC Tourney Brawl? & Utah State's HC Kayla Ard fired prior to a post-game press conference - NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship Week - JD & Spencer make Conference Champ selections - NFL Free Agency & Contract Updates: QB Baker Mayfield finally gets paid?; QB Russell Wilson & why his new team make a culturally odd situation; Did the Atlanta Falcons find their new QB? Saquon Barkley is officially "dead" to Tiki Barber; Ravens' sign RB Derrick Henry; Skip Bayless & the struggles of being a Cowboys fan; Calvin Ridley's new deal ...and much more! Thanks so much for listening to the Tradition's Finest Podcast! If you want to show support, go follow us on Twitter/X at @TraditionFinest and send us your comments, questions & thoughts to [email protected]!

Tradition's Finest Podcast proudly presents Episode 28: JD & Spencer discuss sports the following: - One of the greatest months of the year has arrived...March...Madness, baby! - RIP Lincoln Riley - Women's College Softball: Oklahoma drops the ball? - NBA News: Lebron reaches 40K career points; A.I. statue in Philly; Gilbert Arena's blantant disregard for Europeans & their ability to play defense - Johnny Football has put his foot down & boycott the Heisman ceremony, but why? - NFL News: NFL Combine - Texas WR Xavier Worthy is FOF; Jason Kelce retires after 13 legendary seasons & JD cried like a little bitch during the press conference; NFL Free Agency - has consisted of mostly the "Bills & Broncos" cutting players; Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy traded? - NCAA Women's Basketball: Iowa G Caitlin Clark will declare for the 2024 WNBA Draft & has officially passed Pistol Pete for most points in College Basketball history! - Writer Chris Low informs us of the "Why" Nick Saban retired from coaching - Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson on Netflix? - The Italian Mob is out here trying to fix college football games, most specifically Vandy games versus Alabama when they are 55-point underdogs, according to former 3rd-string QB Mo Hasan - Arch Manning does not have time to "opt in" to the new NCAA25 College Football video game ...and many more storylines in the world of Sports!! Thanks for Listening!! - JD & Spencer

Tradition's Finest Podcast proudly presents Episode 27: JD & Spencer discuss sports & the following: - NFL Super Bowl Recap - Chiefs vs. Niners - Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo using 'roids or Nah? - Joe Flacco - NFL Comeback Player of the Year - Lamar Jackson - NFL MVP...Thoughts? - NBA Storylines: Shaq's jersey retired with the Orlando Magic; Steph Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu 3PT contest; Lebron's Decision? - The Importance of Winning A Championship based on Commentator Jay Williams NCAA Men's Basketball: Duke's Kyle Filipowski injured after Wake Forest storms the court after upset - will this lead to regulations? - Cam Newton Brawl and more!!!