The Best Of Covino & Rich

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Herd with Colin Cowherd Episode: The Best Of Covino & Rich
Release Date: March 1, 2025
Host/Authors: Rich Davis, Steve Covino, and Danny G
Description: The Herd with Colin Cowherd is a thought-provoking, opinionated, and topic-driven journey through the top sports stories of the day. In this special episode, hosts Rich Davis, Steve Covino, and Danny G delve into various sports topics, engage in lively discussions, and interact with their audience through engaging segments.

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1. Coaching T-Ball and Big League Chew

Timestamp: [00:00] – [07:00]

The episode opens with Rich Davis enthusiastically promoting their new podcast, Goat Greatest of Their Era, where they ranked the top five shooters from the 2000s, featuring names like Steph Curry, Peja Stojaković, and Dirk Nowitzki.

Key Discussion: Rich shares a personal anecdote about coaching T-ball and his attempt to be the "cool coach" by distributing Big League Chew to his young players. This sparks a debate among the hosts about the appropriateness and reception of such gestures by parents.

Notable Quotes:

• Rich Davis [03:48]: "I'm like, let me be the cool coach. So is it crazy to give a bunch of T-ball kids like, hey, Coach Rich is here. Here's some Big League Chew?"
• Steve Covino [04:40]: "They're worried that Rich is turning their children into a bunch of Violet Beauregards, you know, but chewing gum all the time."

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2. MLB Broadcasting Changes and Impact on ESPN

Timestamp: [11:00] – [20:00]

A significant portion of the discussion centers around Major League Baseball's (MLB) decision to drop ESPN as a broadcasting partner. The hosts analyze the implications of MLB seeking new partnerships with platforms like Amazon, NBC Universal, and Netflix.

Key Points:

• MLB’s Strategy: MLB is looking to diversify its broadcasting channels to reach broader audiences through streaming services.
• Impact on ESPN: This move is perceived as a substantial loss for ESPN, potentially weakening their sports broadcasting portfolio.
• Opportunities for New Partners: Platforms like Netflix and Amazon could bring innovative coverage and potentially increase baseball’s popularity.

Notable Quotes:

• Rich Davis [12:34]: "It's like baseball's on a hot streak... asking for a divorce right after your wifey got those nice ones."
• Steve Covino [13:39]: "I think it's a normal thing, but I'm not surprised. Like I said, your thoughts at 87799 on Fox at Covino and Rich."

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3. MLB’s Resurgence and Excitement for Upcoming Season

Timestamp: [20:00] – [33:00]

The hosts express their excitement about the upcoming MLB season, highlighting the growing interest and competitive spirit within the league. They discuss favorite teams, key players, and the overall positive momentum baseball is experiencing.

Key Discussion:

• Team Dynamics: Rich is a Mets fan, while Steve supports the Dodgers and Yankees, sparking a friendly rivalry.
• Player Performance: Highlighting standout players like Juan Soto and the excitement around their gameplay.
• Broadcasting Shift: Optimism about how new broadcasting partners might enhance the viewing experience.

Notable Quotes:

• Steve Covino [15:32]: "I'm excited, ready to wrap up February. I'm getting way ahead of myself."
• Rich Davis [19:26]: "Your division if you're an AL East fan like Kavino. Yeah, every team in that division has some intrigue to me."

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4. Engaging the Audience: "Quote Me" Game

Timestamp: [38:00] – [58:00]

In an interactive segment, the hosts play a game called "Quote Me," where they present quotes and listeners guess who said them. This segment fosters audience engagement and showcases the hosts' camaraderie and knowledge of sports personalities.

Key Points:

• Game Mechanics: Presenting quotes and multiple-choice options to the participants.
• Audience Interaction: Encouraging listeners to participate by calling in with their answers.
• Humorous Banter: The hosts engage in light-hearted teasing and banter, making the segment entertaining.

Notable Quotes:

• Rich Davis [43:22]: "Mayweather, he's a small dude. I would say this, I don't think he could hurt Jake Paul."
• Steve Covino [51:05]: "True story, true story."

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5. Discussions on Upcoming Sports Events

Timestamp: [58:00] – [75:00]

The hosts shift focus to upcoming sports events, including UFC fights, boxing matches, and NFL updates. They provide analysis, share predictions, and discuss the potential impact of these events on the sports landscape.

Key Points:

• UFC and Boxing: Highlighting key matches like Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach and the possible Mayweather vs. Jake Paul bout.
• NFL Updates: Discussing Matthew Stafford’s decision to stay with the Rams and the implications for other teams.
• Fantasy Sports Insights: Sharing opinions on player performances and team strategies.

Notable Quotes:

• Steve Covino [68:27]: "There's some good box fights this weekend I'll tell you about in weekend hobnobbing."
• Rich Davis [69:05]: "LeBron playing like he's 27 years old. Defense shooting, revitalized like he found the fountain of youth."

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6. Television Shows and Pop Culture

Timestamp: [57:00] – [76:00]

The hosts briefly discuss popular television shows and pop culture phenomena, offering their takes and recommendations. They mention shows like Paradise, Zero Day, Running Point, and Love is Blind, providing insights into their plotlines and personal opinions.

Key Discussion:

• Paradise and Zero Day: Comparing the intensity and storytelling of these shows.
• Running Point: Highlighting the fictional portrayal of women in sports management.
• Love is Blind: Sharing perspectives on the show's evolution and love triangles.

Notable Quotes:

• Rich Davis [73:24]: "If you think she's not crazy, then that's the problem with you."
• Steve Covino [75:09]: "The Oscars are this Sunday. 97th Academy Awards hosted by Conan."

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7. Closing Remarks and Promotions

Timestamp: [76:00] – [78:36]

As the episode nears its end, the hosts wrap up their discussions, promote upcoming shows and episodes, and encourage listeners to engage with their content. They maintain a light-hearted and friendly tone, reinforcing their connection with the audience.

Key Points:

• Upcoming Episodes: Teasing future content and special segments.
• Listener Engagement: Encouraging listeners to download their podcasts and participate in interactive segments.
• Final Thoughts: Expressing enthusiasm for the next week’s discussions and events.

Notable Quotes:

• Rich Davis [76:07]: "Enjoy until Monday. Enjoy your weekend."
• Steve Covino [78:36]: "Hopefully you get that excitement from us."

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Conclusion

The Best Of Covino & Rich episode offers a blend of personal anecdotes, insightful sports analysis, interactive games, and engaging banter among the hosts. Rich Davis, Steve Covino, and Danny G provide a comprehensive look into the current sports landscape, particularly focusing on baseball's resurgence and the shifting dynamics of MLB broadcasting. Their playful interactions and audience-focused segments make the episode both informative and entertaining for listeners.

For more detailed discussions and insights, tune in to The Herd with Colin Cowherd on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred podcast platform.

Transcript

[Rich Davis]

Make some noise. For the greatest shooter of all time, Steph Curry. We went live from All Star Weekend for a new podcast called Goat Greatest of Their Era. And we ranked our top five shooters from the 2000s. Peja 5, Dirk Ford.

[Steve Covino]

Peja is alone.

[Rich Davis]

You won't believe who Steph left off his list. That's so tough. That's why we have these conversations. Yes, absolutely. Love it. Listen to Goat G O T E Greatest of their era on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Hey, it's Alec Baldwin. This past season on my podcast, here's the thing, I spoke with more actors, musicians, policymakers and so many other fascinating people like writer and actor Dan Aykroyd.

[Danny G]

I love writing more than anything. You're left alone, you know, you do three hours in the morning, you write three hours in the afternoon. Go pick up a kid from school and write at night.

[Steve Covino]

And after nine hours you come out.

[Danny G]

With seven pages and. And then you're moving on.

[Rich Davis]

And actor and comedian Jack McBrayer. The most important aspect is the collaboration with people that I like, I trust are talented. That has been the most amazing gift to me about this crazy business that we've chosen. Meeting these people who have such diverse talents and you're able to create something together. Listen to here's the thing on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Danny G]

This is Mel Reid, LPGA Tour winner.

[Rich Davis]

And six time Ladies European Tour winner. And Kira K. Dixon, NBC Sports reporter and host.

[Danny G]

And we've got a new podcast, Quiet please.

[Rich Davis]

With Mel and Kira. We are bringing you spicy takes on sports and pop culture, some interviews with incredible people who have figured out how to make golf their superpower.

[Danny G]

And iheart Wins Sports production in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Elf Beauty, founding partner of iHeart Women's Sports.

[Rich Davis]

Are you hungry? Colleen Witt here. And Eating While Broke is back for season four Every Thursday on the Black Effect Podcast Network. This season we've got a legendary lineup.

[Danny G]

Serving up broke dishes and even better stories.

[Rich Davis]

On the menu we have Tony Baker, Nick Cannon, Melissa Ford, October London and Carrie Harper Howey. Turning Big Macs into big moves. Catch Eating While Broke every Thursday on the Black Effect Podcast Network. IHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts.

[Danny G]

Wherever you get your favorite shows, come hungry for season.

[Steve Covino]

Welcome to my legacy. I'm Martin Luther King III and together with my wife, Andrea Waters, King and our dear friends Mark and Craig Kilberger.

[Danny G]

We explore the personal journeys that shape extraordinary lives. Join us for heartfelt conversations with remarkable guests like David Oyelowo, Mel Robbins, Martin Sheen, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and Billy Porter.

[Rich Davis]

Listen to my legacy on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts. Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. This is my legacy. Hey, thanks for listening to the best of Kavino and Rich podcast. Be sure to catch us live every day from 5 to 7pm Eastern, 2 to 4 Pacific, on Fox Sports Radio.

[Steve Covino]

Find your local station for Kavino and [e-mail] or stream us live every day on the iHeartRadio app by searching FSR.

[Rich Davis]

Since I'm coach Rich, the most winning coach on Fox Sports Radio.

[Steve Covino]

You know, you keep saying that you might get punched in the nose by a guy named Doug.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, he won last night.

[Steve Covino]

You know, suck on that. Hip, hip, hooray. That's good to hear.

[Rich Davis]

Hey, you don't think I root for him? Of course I root for him. Why would I not root for Doug?

[Steve Covino]

That coach.

[Rich Davis]

So, you know, I coach girls softball and boys little league, Same level as college men's basketball. Come on.

[Steve Covino]

Exactly.

[Rich Davis]

So I'm like, let me be the cool coach. So as I'm running some errands this morning, guess what? I peep. And I see out of the corner of my eye a big display of Big League Chew.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, I love it.

[Rich Davis]

And I said, wouldn't I be the coolest T ball coach if I came with a pack of Big League Chew.

[Steve Covino]

Invented by former Yankee pitcher Jim Bouton?

[Rich Davis]

And I get in the car, I said, we did the. The separate and, you know, run a couple errands. Like, babe, you go get the coffee. I'll go to the dollar Tree. You go here, I'll go to cvs. I'll meet you back in the car. My wife made it seem like I bought the kids, like, weed gummies or.

[Steve Covino]

Something, like fake candy cigarettes.

[Rich Davis]

I bought them candy cigarettes because you're.

[Danny G]

Teaching them how to chew.

[Rich Davis]

No.

[Steve Covino]

She said, yeah, he's raising little dykstras over here. Pack a lip over here.

[Rich Davis]

Her angle was, who do you think.

[Steve Covino]

You'Re playing with, Bruce Bochy? He's your little six year olds.

[Rich Davis]

She said, you're coaching five and six year olds. You think their parents all let them chew gum?

[Steve Covino]

I'm like, oh, she's concerned about the fact that it's gum or, like, choking hazards. I thought she'd be concerned with the fact that, yeah, it was. It was Chew. And it's, it's mimicking tobacco.

[Danny G]

No, she was saying little Brett Butler's.

[Rich Davis]

She was, she was insinuating like you think, you think a bunch of 5 year old LA parents are going to be like, little Gregory's doesn't chew gum. And I'm like, come on, if Rich.

[Steve Covino]

Do you give him a little spittoon. So funny.

[Rich Davis]

So I mean, I start today's ridiculous Friday. Kavino and Rich again. We're going to get to NFL and MLB and all that. But is it crazy to give a bunch of T ball kids like, hey, Coach Rich is here. Here's some Big League chew. I thought that was a big cool coach move.

[Steve Covino]

I guess in LA rules are a little different. You have a lot of. No, it's true. Because parents here are extra corny, to be honest.

[Rich Davis]

Or it's also way more competitive than anywhere we grew up.

[Danny G]

Extra.

[Rich Davis]

Anywhere we grew up is one extra.

[Steve Covino]

Gum they don't want your kids to have. Like you can't bring cupcakes to the school because, you know, they don't want the kids to have sugar without parents permission.

[Rich Davis]

It's school, school, my school. Cupcakes are a love.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, but it was an LAUSD rule for a long time. I know you don't play by rules.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

So the parents, certain parents are concerned about the amount of sugar you give their kids. And I understand that a big deal.

[Rich Davis]

Was last week we brought in cupcakes.

[Steve Covino]

I understand Rich, but that was a rule. I don't know what to tell you. You know, they lifted it. Okay, great.

[Rich Davis]

Grant. It's a bit of a nanny state at times.

[Steve Covino]

If you think that parents don't care about that, you're the guy who's wrong. I'm sorry to tell you that certain parents care about that. Do I think it's corny? Yeah, I do. Let the kid have an ice pop. Let him have some gum. He's a kid. But I'm telling you that it's just how it is out here.

[Rich Davis]

They're worried that Rich is turning their.

[Danny G]

Children into a bunch of Violet Beauregards, you know, but chewing gum all the.

[Steve Covino]

Time, I would think more of the concern would be like again, the theory of fake cigarettes. Because that would be like condoning or promoting smoking in a way you're promoting or condoning a bad habit that causes cancer, which is chewing tobacco.

[Danny G]

It's actually brightening their smiles.

[Steve Covino]

I'm a big fan of Big League Chew.

[Rich Davis]

What about Isaac Loewencron, the voice of reason?

[Danny G]

He is the Governor.

[Rich Davis]

Governor Loincron. Look at governor looking ready for. For a speech. Did you get your French laundry press today? I think you did, Isaac. I'm never going to live this one down, am I? You look handsome today. Thank you. Forget what I was. Sam says, look at this guy.

[Steve Covino]

No, it's a compliment.

[Rich Davis]

It's a compliment to Newsome.

[Steve Covino]

He's got some hickeys. He's covering up with that coll.

[Danny G]

I don't know.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, it's not a sexy thing.

[Danny G]

He's gonna hop on a motorcycle and ride across town.

[Rich Davis]

Isaac, you're a man of reason. Given a bunch of five and six year olds. Big League Chew. I thought that was like, yeah, I'm a cool coach. My wife's like, do you think parents want their five and six year olds having gum? I have absolutely no problem with that.

[Steve Covino]

Same.

[Rich Davis]

It was a big deal when I was a kid with a little cartoon.

[Steve Covino]

But I'm not surprised, bro.

[Rich Davis]

I'm, you know, like I said before, most popular coach on Fox Sports Radio. I go to the little league field. I want to hand out Big League Chew. I wonder. I will report back tomorrow if a parent has a problem with it. What's next? Caprice? Sun? The war on Ocean Spray?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, exactly.

[Rich Davis]

I don't know. Otter Pops? I don't know. Sunny.

[Steve Covino]

Dude, these are numbered little hugs anymore, right? That you're giving out orange hugs. The little barrel juice. Exactly.

[Rich Davis]

Juice in quotation marks.

[Steve Covino]

Well, you know, it's water and Gatorade and orange slices.

[Rich Davis]

I'm glad you said that because that's.

[Steve Covino]

Where they lean now. And look, I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but you know, it's a little overboard sometimes.

[Rich Davis]

I ask you to wrap up this amazing hard hitting conversation here on Fox Sports Radio. When I bring up Big League Chew. Do you guys have your top tier level Little league, Pop Warner football, pal basketball snacks? Yes.

[Steve Covino]

You said Marino's Italian ice.

[Rich Davis]

You said the hugs. I feel like Charleston Chews were like a snack shack food. Like a snack shack candy and chews. I felt like those little hug sugar water bottles. Hot dogs.

[Steve Covino]

Obviously you're not going to throw the Italian ice with the crunchy bottom on there.

[Rich Davis]

Blue gelati. Of course.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. You need some Italian ice.

[Rich Davis]

I was also going to throw in warheads. Remember those sour. The super sour warheads. Kids took forever to get through those too.

[Steve Covino]

You know what else you'd get? It was very good humorish. So it's not like you would get a fat frog, but they always had like strawberry Shortcake. Right. And you're talking about those. Those dessert bars, like the chocolate eclair, like the Chocolate Chef Crunchies, we called them.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

What's the other one like the almond one.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, there's the almond one, right?

[Steve Covino]

Those are good. They always had those at the Little League field.

[Rich Davis]

There were three. There was the chocolate one with the chocolate inside, the strawberry shortcake. And you're right. The almond crunch or something.

[Steve Covino]

But as much as I love Big League Chew Rich, my go to at the Dick's Sporting Good sporting goods would be gator gum or quench gum. If we're going.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

If we're going athletic gum. Those are my choices, man. So what are your thoughts? 87799 on Fox @COVINO and Rich. I don't think you're doing anything wrong at all. But am I surprised that people would be questioning it or show any concern about it? Not at all. Because I've been there. And again, I have shown up with treats and cupcakes and things like that. And I've been shut down. And I've said what?

[Rich Davis]

Really?

[Steve Covino]

Okay.

[Rich Davis]

I mean, my wife is cool with it. She just gave me the heads up. Like, don't be shocked if your Big League Chew idea doesn't go there might be parents like, yeah, can we not give, you know, little. Little Jackson bubblegum, please? Ned Flanders did this to his children. When they finally got sugar, they were.

[Danny G]

Like coked out of their gourd.

[Rich Davis]

That's what I'm saying. Listen to this. They haven't. They have to be there at 8am I know this is information you don't need, but just to paint the picture, they got to be there at 8am for a 9am parade and then they have a game at 11. So we're talking about five and six year olds that have to be at a baseball field for four hours. They need energy.

[Steve Covino]

You got to give them some Go Go Juice.

[Rich Davis]

I feel like I should bring some Pixie sticks and cake pops while I'm right. So your thoughts again? 8 7, 7, 9 9. Go go juice.

[Steve Covino]

Was that the.

[Danny G]

Was that Mountain Dew? Right.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, Go Go Juice that they gave that. Who's the little chubby? Dance girl?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, yeah, she wasn't.

[Danny G]

That was Mountain Dew, wasn't it?

[Steve Covino]

Mountain Dew, yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Mixed with a Sunny D or something. You know, Covino's favorite mixed drinks from the 2000s, Red Bull vodka, Go Go Juice and Ron Ron Juice Ron Ron. Remember Ronnie from the Jersey Shore? Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

True story, true story.

[Rich Davis]

So there you go. That. That's. That Was my.

[Danny G]

And palette of free radio stations.

[Steve Covino]

Let us know what you think. Is Rich. Rich being too bold here or is this a normal. I think it's a normal thing, but I'm not surprised. Like I said. Your thoughts at 87799 on Fox at Covino and Rich. Speaking of baseball, though, I want to get into this. There's a few stories today in the world of baseball before we talk football and quote me and everything else, Weekend hobnobbin. I don't know if you saw this, but Rob Manfred or as Ben Maller calls him, Manford, blinded by the lie.

[Rich Davis]

Manford and Son is in talks.

[Steve Covino]

Didn't he sing that he announces. Well, you know the deal with MLB and espn, right? Espn, in our opinion, dropping the ball with their relationship with the MLB after this year. No more baseball tonight. No more baseball. They're now in talks with Amazon, NBC Universal, and Netflix. So MLB is looking for a new broadcast partner after breaking ties with espn.

[Rich Davis]

My instinct is that this is a huge win for the MLB and a huge loss for ESPN. ESPN's heads up their ass.

[Steve Covino]

Talk about bad timing.

[Rich Davis]

It's like baseball's on a hot streak. Baseball went from baseball's dying to a couple years of baseball growing. They have stars. They have big brands.

[Steve Covino]

That's like. That's like asking for a divorce when right after your wifey got those, you know, nice ones.

[Rich Davis]

Stars. It's like, it's like, you're right. It's like asking for a divorce where she's like, you know, I just joined CrossFit.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. It's like, you know, baseball just got hot again and now you're saying goodbye.

[Danny G]

I'm not following that.

[Steve Covino]

Baseball has been great.

[Rich Davis]

Like, I get it. There were some years where baseball was a little dicey. I was a little bored. I was like, what are we doing? The rules they made worked. They got big cities. As I heard Colin even pointing out how a lot of cities. Right, yeah, Cities. Big cities. Colin even pointed out that a lot of the big stars are on big teams now. Stars. So baseball's in a good moment right now. So for ESPN to step away now is foolish.

[Steve Covino]

But you know what?

[Rich Davis]

You know whose win it is? It's Netflix.

[Steve Covino]

I was the same. But. But maybe it's our win as a result. Maybe we see a new life. If Netflix gets the coverage more exciting, more highlights, maybe they do a better job of creating these stars along with the mlb. Right? So that's part of the story.

[Rich Davis]

Espn dropping the ball on every platform except my dude, Gary Striesky. Who is doing SportsCenter now on Disney Plus.

[Steve Covino]

We're friends with a lot of those dudes. Props to Gary Strike.

[Rich Davis]

He's the guy over there.

[Steve Covino]

Other than that Hercules, there's a lot of good dudes there that we used to work with.

[Rich Davis]

For sure. From a bigger picture, this is not good for esp.

[Steve Covino]

Okay, but in the world of baseball, what's today, guys? It's the first of the month. So that means the madness begins. And baseball right around the corner, dude. So I'm like salivating. Rub my hands together like Miyagi. Rub my hands together like a fly.

[Rich Davis]

Like yes. Baseball time.

[Steve Covino]

And I haven't been this excited in a long ass time, this excited for baseball. So hopefully you get that excitement from us. Danny G. Big Dodgers guy. I'm a big Yankees fan. Rich is a huge Mets fan.

[Rich Davis]

Did you see Juan Soto? He went yard and before he went yard, he looked at the pitcher and gave one of those head nods like, all right, I got you, goes Oppo. Next pitch.

[Steve Covino]

So while MLB's in talks with Netflix and all these other streaming services, NBCUniversal, Amazon, it doesn't matter which one they sign with. For me, Netflix sounds cool because I got it. Let's go. But I start getting excited. I start thinking about, man, we're like 26 days away. Yankees, let's go. And the Dodgers even sooner because they play away, don't they? Danny G. Aren't they playing away in Japan or something?

[Danny G]

Yep. That is the first game for the.

[Steve Covino]

So they start in like two and a half weeks or something. For the first time in forever, Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Thanks, Elsa.

[Steve Covino]

We often say here baseball's the only sport where you can't watch other teams. You just watch your team. When it comes to the NBA or the NFL, you'll watch any good matchup. You'll watch any game. Baseball, just your team. That's just how it is. And you see the highlights of the other games.

[Rich Davis]

I can't find myself on a Tuesday deciding to watch the Cubs Diamondbacks. It's just not going to happen.

[Steve Covino]

Now, you might think this isn't a stretch, but it is for me, okay? For the first time in my baseball watching career and I've been watching since I was a little pumpkin pie haircutted freak. Just a little kid picking my nose.

[Rich Davis]

You've been watching since it's blurry television.

[Steve Covino]

I've been watching since blurry television with my Willie Randolph T shirt on. For the first time in my baseball watching history, I think I'm tuning into more than One team. Oh, meaning I'm also going to be watching Rich's Mets closely. That's the difference. Closely. Because I'm genuinely excited and curious to see what they do. You know, the cast of characters, you know, the expectations, you know, the storyline. And my goodness, I'm out here in Los Angeles. You better believe I'm tuning in to see the team that embarrassed my Yankees last year, your LA Dodgers.

[Danny G]

Does that mean you're going to wake up at three in the morning? Because you're right in Tokyo against the Cubs on March 18th.

[Steve Covino]

You know, I just might. But for the first time, Danny G. It's not just like a casual hey, let me see what they're doing. I think, you know, if it doesn't conflict with the Yankee schedule whenever it doesn't, you know, I'm watching your Dodgers. You know, I'm watching your Mets. Which is why, you know, regardless of what you're streaming on, you gotta, you gotta watch them on mlb.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. I said to Cavino before the show, I said, you know, last year, in the last couple seasons I was the cheapskate where I bought the package that included. It was on Amazon where you could buy MLB on Amazon where I got just the Mets. I was getting sny. I said, this is the year. It's funny you should say this because I decided to say, nah, I think I want the whole MLB TV package. Right.

[Steve Covino]

You would just pay for your Mets. So now you pay for the whole package. You get access to all the other.

[Rich Davis]

Honestly, I'll want to check out a Phillies game here or there. I was game there.

[Steve Covino]

Like I guess those would be the other two teams that would garner great interest aside from your local team.

[Rich Davis]

Wherever you're listening from, you told me Verlander or Scherzer or one of these veterans are starting on their new team. You're not going to watch the Blue Jays or the Giants or somethings is on the mound.

[Steve Covino]

Like there's some, some reasons that you might want to check out other games and other teams where that sort of interest level was just not there years prior.

[Rich Davis]

If you told me Skeens is pitching it Wrigley against the Cubs on a random afternoon, I will watch. Or how about I never thought I.

[Steve Covino]

Would the Pirates versus the Phillies. You're not tuning in.

[Rich Davis]

The poop game.

[Steve Covino]

The poop game. Actually they stay.

[Rich Davis]

They got rid of that.

[Steve Covino]

They got rid of that graphic for the first time. But for the first time I actually care poop again about other teams other than my New York Yankees and whoever they're playing. And I find that to be awesome. More reason why I think that ESPN totally dropped the ball. And pun intended. Like Aaron Judge. And I want to know your thoughts on this. Trying to get you fired up for the Yankees if you want to throw another team in there, like, yeah, I know they're not on the Mets and Dodgers level, but, man, I really got my eyes on X, Y and Z. I'll tell you what, let us know.

[Rich Davis]

Your division if you're an AL east fan like Kavino. Yeah, every team in that division has some intrigue to me. Are the Yankees going to, you know, continue to, you know, set the tone in that division? Red Sox tried in the off season to put some big names on that roster. The Blue Jays, you know, they're trying to do some stuff.

[Steve Covino]

Orioles.

[Rich Davis]

Orioles are good. Rays somehow always find a way to.

[Steve Covino]

Hang around and they usually clobber the Yankees. They have their number for the most part.

[Rich Davis]

There's a lot of good intrigue. So your thoughts. Is baseball back in a way for you where you will watch random games? Are you more intrigued by baseball than in previous years and your thoughts about.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, and let me make it clear, that doesn't mean I'm a fan of Rich's Mets. Screw them. I can't stand them. But there's enough intrigue where I want to watch. Same with Danny G's Dodgers. I'm not rooting for the Dodgers. I only. You only root for one team. But I'm definitely tuning in for more than one team this year. But that's a first for me.

[Rich Davis]

Dude, your thought is very consistent with how I feel like in football. I'm a Niners fan, but I love watching Lamar Jackson. I love watching Josh Allen.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, there's. And now we got those vibes in baseball. That's cool.

[Rich Davis]

Baseball, it is always sort of been. I really only want to watch my team. But you're right. If I. If I know it's like Padres, Dodgers, how are you not pulled in a little bit to that? I thought buying big league chew for the T ball kids would go over as a hit.

[Steve Covino]

Meanwhile, when we were kids, our coaches would blow cigarette smoke in our face.

[Rich Davis]

My Little League coach, straight up smoking cigars. No, my Little League coach, no joke, had a pipe at all times. Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

How you doing, Stevie?

[Rich Davis]

You know, after your grandfather would drive you to Little League practice, smoking in his car. All right, let's go to Texas and David. What's up, man? C and R. Hey, guys. How's it going? What's up? The show thank you.

[Danny G]

Hey, man, I'm 58 years old.

[Rich Davis]

Back then, when I was in little league back in the late 70s, our coach used to give us those bubblegum cigarettes. Yeah.

[Danny G]

And we were pretend.

[Rich Davis]

We were pretending to be smoking. And I have a picture somewhere that there's five of us, the cigarettes we're.

[Danny G]

Pretending to be smoking.

[Rich Davis]

And man, it's hilarious picture, man. It's one of those things that you memor, like memories type deal. Dude, we all have pictures. If you grew up. If I grew up in the 80s, right. I have pictures of me with a real cigarette in my mouth.

[Steve Covino]

You know, same.

[Rich Davis]

I have a picture of me in the washing machine. Like you have a picture of your parents.

[Steve Covino]

I have a picture of me playing pool as a little boy playing pool with a cigarette in my mouth. Like I'm Lampwick from Pinocchio. Hey, how you doing there?

[Rich Davis]

Hey, yeah.

[Steve Covino]

Eight ball, side pocket, see, you know. Cause that's the time we grew up in now. Yeah. Can you bring Big League Chew again? Which mimics tobacco, I don't know.

[Rich Davis]

But also sugar.

[Steve Covino]

Sugar treats.

[Rich Davis]

Bunch of 5 year olds having bubble gum. I don't know, Jack in Washington state. I thought it was totally innocent. What's up, brother? Hey, what's up, guys? Hey, man.

[Danny G]

Yeah, I'm a longtime youth sports coach. This. I highly approve of Big League Chew. The.

[Rich Davis]

It does remind me though.

[Danny G]

I bought a Gatorade, right? I thought the best post game, like celebration snack would be just like ice.

[Rich Davis]

Cold Gatorade on ice and like a big. Right.

[Danny G]

And my wife was like, you can't. It's like with the red dyes and stuff, you know. And so I was just like, you.

[Rich Davis]

Know, a little red dye never hurt anybody.

[Danny G]

But we had the exact same conversation. We just kind of, you know, let. Let kids opt in. But you know, kids love it, right?

[Rich Davis]

But yeah, listen, I'm gonna bring. If someone wants to complain, I'll roll my eyes at them. John in Indiana. What's up, John? You're on Cavino and Rich. Hey guys, enjoy your show a whole lot way out here in Indiana.

[Steve Covino]

Really appreciate it, man.

[Danny G]

I am excited about baseball because I'm a baseball guy, but the game itself has become a little disappointing in the fact that it's, you know, it's not the baseball from back in the 80s.

[Rich Davis]

And the 90s, but I am excited for baseball.

[Danny G]

And as far as the big, big League 2 go, I probably would have went with the old Juicy Fruit or something to give them something, but I don't like mimicking the Tobacco products with me.

[Rich Davis]

But you know what? Juicy Fruit had the best theme song of all the gums, we gotta be honest.

[Steve Covino]

Gonna move you, man. The taste, that's gonna move you get.

[Rich Davis]

Your ski shined up Grab a stick of Juicy Fruit. The taste is gonna move you Take a sniff.

[Steve Covino]

What P. The taste is gonna move you when you pop it in your.

[Rich Davis]

Mouth Juicy Fruit it's gonna move ya the juice is soft. Let's get right to you, Isaac. Hit it. Juicy Fruit. The taste, the taste, the taste is gonna move ya yeah. I mean, how do we all remember that 30 years later? I'll never know. Josh in Pennsylvania. Wrap this up, buddy. You boys are the best.

[Steve Covino]

Rich, you're definitely the cool coach, all right.

[Rich Davis]

I hope so.

[Danny G]

Yeah, Piss those kids off, you know.

[Rich Davis]

A nice big piece of chew, like Lenny Dykster style.

[Danny G]

Tell the parents, you know, quit their wine and we're raising athletes here.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, who's gonna complain? The mom who secretly has wine in her Stanley Cup. Right. Come on.

[Steve Covino]

I think. Listen, you do one thing for these kids. You give them the Biggly Chew.

[Rich Davis]

But before that, you just show them that scene from the sandlot where they all take Redman and they get on.

[Steve Covino]

The tilter whirl or whatever, and they all throw up because they're sick.

[Rich Davis]

And that'll teach the kids to not.

[Steve Covino]

It was a Roundup, wasn't it? A Roundup they were on?

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Danny G]

Yeah. You could really throw the parents off, Rich. Just feed the kids Laffy Taffy and Gobstoppers.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, wait, hold on.

[Steve Covino]

Love Laffy Taffy. I know it doesn't matter, but was it a Tilt, a Whirl or a Roundup?

[Rich Davis]

It was like. It wasn't a Tilt, a Whirl. It was.

[Steve Covino]

I don't.

[Danny G]

What is a Roundup?

[Rich Davis]

It wasn't the Gravitron, was it?

[Steve Covino]

It was like the. Yeah, the Roundup. Okay. Okay. Why not? I'm just asking for the sake of conversation, Rich. Why not the sunflower seeds?

[Rich Davis]

Because I feel like that's more of a high school.

[Steve Covino]

Okay.

[Rich Davis]

I feel like I got into sunflower seeds. Which, by the way, the sunflower seed. Game day back. Aren't they David stuff? Yeah, but there's a ton of different brands now and everything.

[Steve Covino]

Pocketful.

[Rich Davis]

No, I. You kept that in the back pocket of your baseball pants. Who didn't? Right?

[Danny G]

It was a Gravitron, by the way.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, the Graviton made you climb up the wall. The kids.

[Steve Covino]

I always thought Gravitron was the inside one where the floor drops. The Roundup was Like, without the covering.

[Rich Davis]

You know what we. Where you stand up against the wall and spinning around. We call that a silly silo in Iowa.

[Steve Covino]

Ah, see, I didn't know that.

[Rich Davis]

And then you were actually suspended off the ground.

[Danny G]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

So. Yeah, show them that scene, Rich. Teach him a lesson.

[Rich Davis]

Listen, I'm trying not to overdo with the kid coach stuff, but by the.

[Steve Covino]

Way, that is a good idea to have, like, a team movie night for something they've never seen before. I feel like those are bonding.

[Rich Davis]

Yo, this sounds corny as hell, but I feel like I was born to coach kids like this. I really do. Like, I'm getting so much joy out of it, so I apologize if I. If I talk about it too much.

[Steve Covino]

But it's great.

[Rich Davis]

Coaching kids sports is so much fun. Like, I've already little things. Like, one of my buddies goes, know what you got to do? You got to teach him to take a knee. I'm like, what do you mean? He goes, so I've been doing this. I'm like, all right, boys, get over here. Take a knee. Because you got to teach these kids little things. Like, you know, you get in a little. You know, get in a little circle. Take a knee.

[Steve Covino]

I like that.

[Rich Davis]

Also, when they spin around, you know how you get a little boy to stop spinning around when he swings a bat?

[Steve Covino]

Smack him in the head.

[Rich Davis]

No, tell him. What are you, a ballerina?

[Steve Covino]

I'm sorry. I was thinking. I was thinking about how our 80s coaches would handle it.

[Rich Davis]

No, my 80s. What are you doing, kid?

[Steve Covino]

Get over here.

[Rich Davis]

But I think it's. Is it still fair game to say, are you a ballerina? And he's like, no. I'm like, well, ballerina, spin around. That's how you get a little boy. Stop spinning around quick.

[Steve Covino]

If that. Is that politically correct. If you want to talk about if gum is okay, I'll stick with the.

[Rich Davis]

Bell or anything until someone stops.

[Steve Covino]

So baseball is in the air. It's March. We're excited. Look at him. Busted out a new Yankee hat today.

[Rich Davis]

Don't, Don't. February is still the last day.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, is it?

[Danny G]

Before?

[Rich Davis]

I wasn't going to correct tomorrow.

[Steve Covino]

Okay, tomorrow's the first of the month, but I'm excited about this weekend. I'm excited about baseball. I'm already ready to wrap up February. I'm getting way ahead of myself. Let's kick it to Isaac Lowen, Crime. What's up, Isaac?

[Rich Davis]

The governor. Oh, wait, Isaac, do you also know the big red theme? I don't have the strength. Okay, I'm ready.

[Steve Covino]

What's funny is you start Rich.

[Rich Davis]

What's insane, though, is that Juicy Fruit commercial had not crossed my consciousness for at least the last 30 years. Yet we all knew on command. Memory unlocked. Well, hold on. I was. Sam, you ready? So kiss a little longer. Stay close a little longer. Wait a little longer. Longer with big breath.

[Steve Covino]

Your fresh breath goes on and on.

[Danny G]

Goodbye A little longer.

[Rich Davis]

Say oh, boy. A little longer with Big Red.

[Danny G]

Very good. Look at the clock. We got to get this updated.

[Rich Davis]

What's up, Isaac? Meanwhile, tragically, none of us can remember the words to the Pledge of Allegiance. Anyway. Make some noise for the greatest shooter of all time, Steph Curry. We went live from All Star Weekend for a new podcast called Goat Greatest of their era. And we ranked our top five shooters from the 2000s. Peja 5. Dirk Ford.

[Steve Covino]

Peja is a link.

[Rich Davis]

Okay, I mad him. I left him off my list.

[Danny G]

But I still like my list.

[Rich Davis]

You won't believe who Steph left off his list. That's so tough.

[Steve Covino]

That's why we have these conversations.

[Rich Davis]

That's why we love it. Steph talked about what separates the truly elite NBA shooters.

[Steve Covino]

When you have a scouting report and you're on the list as not just a shooter, but we have specific rules.

[Rich Davis]

For how we guard you.

[Danny G]

There's a fear factor that's associated with.

[Steve Covino]

Anytime you're wide open, like, you might.

[Danny G]

As well just count that and get.

[Rich Davis]

On back on defense. Listen to Goat G O T E Greatest of their era on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Danny G]

I'm Mark Seal.

[Steve Covino]

And I'm Nathan King.

[Rich Davis]

This is Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli. The five families did not want us to shoot that picture.

[Danny G]

Leave the Gun Take the Cannoli is based on my co host Mark's best.

[Rich Davis]

Selling book of the same title. And on this show we call upon his years of research to help unpack the story behind the Godfather's birth.

[Danny G]

From start to finish, this is really the first interview I've done in bed.

[Rich Davis]

We sift through innumerable accounts. 35 pages isn't very much. Many of them conflicting.

[Danny G]

That's nonsense. There were 60 pages.

[Rich Davis]

And try to get to the truth.

[Danny G]

Of what really happened.

[Rich Davis]

And they said we're finished.

[Danny G]

This is over. Not only is not going to work.

[Rich Davis]

You got to get rid of those guys.

[Danny G]

It's a disaster. Leave the Gun Take the Cannoli features.

[Rich Davis]

New and archival interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Evans, James Caan, Talia Shire and many others. Yes, that was a real horse's head. Listen and subscribe to Leave the Gun.

[Danny G]

Take the Cannoli on the iHeartRadio app.

[Rich Davis]

Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Something about Mary Poppins? Something about Mary Poppins? Exactly. Oh, man, this is fun. I'm AJ Jacobs and I am an author and a journalist and I tend to get obsessed with stuff and my current obsession is puzzles. And that has given birth to my podcast, the Puzzler. Dressing. Dressing.

[Steve Covino]

French dressing.

[Rich Davis]

Exactly. Oh, that's good. Now you can get your daily puzzle nuggets delivered straight to your ears. I thought to myself, I bet I know what this is. And now I definitely know what this is.

[Steve Covino]

This is so weird.

[Rich Davis]

This is fun. Let's try this one. Our brand new season features special guests like Chuck Bryant, Mayim Bialik, Julie Bowen, Sam Sanders, Joseph Gordon Levitt, and lots more. Listen to the Puzzler every day on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Danny G]

That's awful and I should have seen it coming.

[Steve Covino]

Catch Jon Stewart back in action on.

[Danny G]

The Daily show and in your ears.

[Rich Davis]

With the Daily Show Ears Edition podcast. From his hilarious satirical takes on today's politics and entertainment to the unique voices of correspondents and contributors, it's your perfect companion to stay on top of what's happening now. Plus, you'll get special content just for podcast listeners, like in depth interviews and a roundup of the week's top headlines.

[Steve Covino]

Listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts.

[Rich Davis]

Or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Steve Covino]

Welcome to my legacy. I'm Martin Luther King iii and together with my wife, Andrea Waters King, and our dear friends Mark and Craig Kilburger.

[Danny G]

We explore the personal journeys that shape extraordinary lives. Each week we'll sit down with inspiring figures like David Oyelo, Mel Robbins, Martin Sheen, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and Billy Porter, and their plus one, their ride or die as they share stories never heard.

[Rich Davis]

Before about their remarkable journey. Listen to my legacy on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. This is my. That's baseball.

[Danny G]

That's baseball.

[Steve Covino]

I'm sorry, we're like the Jesse Spanos of Fox Sports Radio.

[Danny G]

That's baseball.

[Steve Covino]

We're so excited and rich and excited about the weekend.

[Rich Davis]

Now, I'll give you a dollar if you could tell me the name of the girl group from Saved by the Bell, the group that Jessie Spano was in when she was like, I'm so excited. I'm so scared.

[Steve Covino]

I don't Know what is it? I know. The Zach Attack. I know that was your favorite band.

[Rich Davis]

I had their album. Oh, I think I know. Is it hot something? Yes. Hot treat. Sam, you almost won a dollar. Hot sundae.

[Steve Covino]

Hot sundae.

[Rich Davis]

Sundae.

[Steve Covino]

Nice.

[Rich Davis]

I'm so excited.

[Steve Covino]

We're Covino and Rich. So excited for the weekend in baseball and the month of March, the madness. And to be here on Fox Sports Radio live from the tirerack.com studio. Quick reminder that next hour, weekend hobnobbing and the game that's sweeping the nation. Your chance to win some prizes. Quote me. It's multiple choices. Easy.

[Rich Davis]

Can't wait.

[Steve Covino]

We'll tell you when to call and get ready.

[Rich Davis]

Danny and Sam and everyone, you're gonna love this new strategy I have. Every time I now go to a kid's birthday party where I'm stuck talking to other parents, stack stuck guys come back. I have. I have a new strategy, which is, you know what? If I'm stuck talking to these people, I'm gonna get something out of this.

[Steve Covino]

How do you feel? How do you know they're not stuck talking to you?

[Rich Davis]

Of course they are. But now I feel every day now I say, hey, take out your phone. And I tell them to download our podcast.

[Steve Covino]

Nice. I like it.

[Rich Davis]

If you're gonna talk to me at a kid's birthday party, at least download the hard work Danny G. Puts in.

[Danny G]

I love it, man. One victim at a time.

[Rich Davis]

One victim at a time.

[Steve Covino]

And by the way, we're big time. We have a QR code and everything.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. Oh, yeah, yeah. Thanks for. We're at Dylan's birthday party.

[Steve Covino]

You could download our podcast and you could get a side of spinach artichoke dip.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, Dylan's birthday party. Chuck E. Cheese. What a place. Hey, take out your phone. Yeah, I do. Hey, Camino and Rich, There you go. Download. Boom.

[Steve Covino]

Like it.

[Rich Davis]

You should do the same.

[Steve Covino]

One person at a time. You're telling me. I constantly promote it.

[Rich Davis]

But I'm telling everyone. All our listeners. Now, if you're stuck out and about and you're struggling for small talk, you could say that we're your best friends.

[Steve Covino]

I like it.

[Rich Davis]

All right.

[Steve Covino]

Tell everybody. You're our associate producer. Yeah, it's all good. We'll back it up. Not our executive. That would be Danny G. Danny, back.

[Rich Davis]

In the day when we worked for Maxim, the men's. Remember the men's magazine, when magazines existed.

[Danny G]

Of course, we had a stack of them back at home.

[Rich Davis]

Back at home, we used to tell our listeners that we would Vouch for them if they told women they were model scouts. How wrong is that?

[Steve Covino]

We used to sell talent scout T shirts.

[Rich Davis]

We had a cavito on rich talents. Yeah, we did. Anyway, I'm having breakfast with the wife this morning, having a little bacon, egg and cheese. And I get the alert on my phone. More NFL insiders are fighting. No, I get the alert that Isaac was throwing hands with Dan Buyer. No, I get the alert that, as Covino said yesterday, it makes no sense for Matthew Stafford to go anywhere but the Rams. I argued the Raiders was a decent number two because Vegas is so damn close to Southern California. But you know what, Kavino? You were right. I was wrong.

[Steve Covino]

No, I mean, I liked your thoughts.

[Rich Davis]

Trying to speculate.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, it was a great speculation. Plus the rumor of him being Buddy Chummy, palling around on a mountain, skiing where Brady was in the air.

[Rich Davis]

I heard they were snow tubing on a double tube.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. So it's not like it came from nowhere, but I was like, it would make the most sense for him. Just stay where. Where he is. They put.

[Rich Davis]

I did make the argument that he's got a beautiful home in Hidden Hills, he's won a Super bowl for the Rams, McVeigh loves him at the helm. His kids are in a school district. This is where he wants to be. It only makes sense. And you got the alert this morning that Matthew Stafford, restructuring the deal, will remain a Los Angeles ram moving forward.

[Steve Covino]

Which means, like Danny G. Said, one piece, one domino has fallen.

[Rich Davis]

Which means now teams like the Raiders, teams like the Vikings, teams like the Giants, teams like the Steelers. Your move now. Because you know, as I said. What? Stafford was one of those pieces. Him and Aaron Rodgers. There's a couple of pieces that once they figure out where those dudes land, then other teams will pivot.

[Steve Covino]

Well, now that Matthew Stafford's returning to the Rams, the report from Yahoo. Sports or the speculation is Aaron Rodgers to the Giants. Some sources are telling Adam Schefter, Adam Shapeshifter, that it's a possibility. Giants are interested. Another thing that we speculated on. Not trying to take credit. I told you so. I told you. It just made so much sense because they're looking for a veteran leader and he likes New York. He wouldn't have to move that far.

[Danny G]

Yeah, he kissed a lot of behind in New York the past couple years, too.

[Steve Covino]

He did. It would be a waste.

[Rich Davis]

Remember, he was going to like Broadway shows. He was at Nick's. He was at Nick. Six games on the big screen.

[Danny G]

Think he wants to do all that over again in a new city?

[Steve Covino]

No, not at all.

[Rich Davis]

Just run it back across town, same stadium.

[Steve Covino]

It just makes sense. It does. So I would say that's a strong possibility. Even more now that Stafford's a Ram.

[Rich Davis]

So congrats, Los Angeles. You keep one of your stars, Matthew Stafford. You could argue that if you look at the Lakers, the Dodgers, the Rams, the Kings out here in LA. Is Stafford a top five to 10? Got top five face of the city, sports wise?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, definitely. He's got a Super Bowl.

[Rich Davis]

He stays put.

[Steve Covino]

Without a doubt, so. And he's got quarterback face. He's a handsome guy.

[Rich Davis]

Congrats to. He's got some big chompers, too. What a smile. And his. You know. And I told you his wife's got her podcast. I'm happy here.

[Steve Covino]

Some big white Chiclets.

[Rich Davis]

They're happy here. Chompers. And he's got puk in the kua. He lost cup. But you know what? They'll be all right. They'll compete. So I want to bring us something real quick because we have other stuff to get to, but I got to call someone out in a fun way. Don't get all butthurt. There's a dude that works here at Fox Sports Radio. He calls him. Say he has like 20 nicknames. Big Vanilla, Poppy, Big Funny, Big Galoot.

[Steve Covino]

Big VG, Vernon Husky. Sports Vernon. I don't know. He has a bunch of them.

[Danny G]

Big Vanilla Funny. Get that correct.

[Rich Davis]

Let me tell you, Rich always been really cool with us.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, yeah.

[Rich Davis]

I just got to bust his chops because first of all, the guy's got great social media because he has, like, a photographer follow him now. So he's got all this cool video, like he's a celebrity. I see a video of him on his social media, and he's at crypto and he's reporting, and he's doing this like you're not really watching him, but you're watching like, oh, there's a camera here. Oh, shocking. He grabs a basketball, takes a three, nothing but net. And I'm wondering, he had to do that 20 times, right?

[Steve Covino]

Is that a one and done?

[Rich Davis]

Was that a one and done? And he got it.

[Danny G]

We got to get his videographer on the phone.

[Steve Covino]

That was take 10 at least.

[Rich Davis]

It had to be, right? Or you think one time?

[Steve Covino]

You know, I'm a big fight fan. There's some good fights this weekend I'll tell you about in weekend hobnobbing. There's a few rumors. I want to throw them out there. Can you just Tell me, which one excites you the most?

[Rich Davis]

By the way, did you tell Danny G. To send your mom a new swiggy? Danny, did you hear the story of Covino's mom and the swiggy?

[Danny G]

No.

[Rich Davis]

Someone heard that her last name was Covino, right in the neighborhood in Jersey. And it's like, wait a minute, you're Steve Covino's mother? I'm a huge fan.

[Steve Covino]

My mom was, like, being weird and, like, sitting on the front porch, like, taking in the sun or something. And a guy was like, are you Steve Camino's mom?

[Rich Davis]

She went in the house and she's like, the least I could do is give you his swiggy.

[Steve Covino]

Swear to God. She gave away her swiggy.

[Danny G]

Wow.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. Yeah. He's always promoting, too.

[Rich Davis]

So cool. Weird guy in Union, New Jersey, shout out to you.

[Danny G]

Yeah, Koval. Add your mom onto the next mailing list.

[Steve Covino]

Nice. I appreciate it, but they're real nice. So if you want to play and you want to win. 87799 on Fox. Now here are the rumors as of today. As you know, last weekend, it was the weekend before, recently bivel beat better bf, right? 175 undisputed name. Okay, according to today rumors. Because you never know what this stuff, right? WBC is ordering Bivel to fight the Mexican monster Benavidez. So that's one rumor.

[Rich Davis]

Okay.

[Steve Covino]

Seems to be legit. But again, you never know with this stuff.

[Rich Davis]

Benavidez. Now, for people that don't know, I hear Bivel, I hear Bevel, but he's the guy that, if I'm right, didn't he beat Canelo Alvarez?

[Steve Covino]

He did at 175.

[Rich Davis]

So he.

[Steve Covino]

Bivel's the guy. He's got all the belts. And now they're saying, then WBC is saying you got to fight David Benavidez.

[Rich Davis]

Okay, so Bivel Benavidez. Bell. Bivel Del Bivo. Yeah, Bell Bibble.

[Steve Covino]

Bell Biv. Better bf.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. That's a mouthful.

[Danny G]

Play the rim shot on yourself.

[Rich Davis]

Thank you.

[Steve Covino]

Now, this is also legit again, according to you never know in the world of boxing. There is going to be an unbelievable card in the works. May 2, Times Square, reported by Ring Magazine. It's like all the big stars, stars of the junior welterweight division. The 140 pounders are fighting on one card. Dude, so you got Ryan Garcia, who's back.

[Rich Davis]

I was gonna say he was suspended, Right.

[Steve Covino]

Versus Roly Romero. So two trash talkers with a lot of pop fighting each other.

[Rich Davis]

He shouldn't beat him. But Rollie's good though, though.

[Steve Covino]

Well, Tank Davis said that Rolly was the hardest he ever has been hit.

[Rich Davis]

Okay, okay. Garcia R. I love.

[Steve Covino]

He just has a glass chin. This is all the same card, mind you. Okay, so Garcia, Romero, Devin Haney versus Jose Ramirez, a former champion. Vato Loco forever. Jose was on our ESPN show. Real nice, dude. Tiafimo Lopez and Barbosa all on the same car, dude.

[Rich Davis]

Tiafimo, those are, those are three, I wouldn't say top, top tier fights, but those are three top. Those are on the same card. Yes. And then if you're a boxing fan, and I know because Kavino, I always hear him talk about it, Tfimo, Barbosa, Ramirez, Rollie Garcia, these are all big names in that division.

[Steve Covino]

May 2, New York City, all on the same card. And then this week, I don't know if you missed it, but Floyd Money Mayweather was on Jimmy Fallon and, and he was asked like, what about Jake Paul? And he's like, easy work. He's like easy work. Kidding me? At 48, I'll whoop his ass. That's easy work. I'll beat his ass. Jake Paul is now like, I'll knock him out.

[Rich Davis]

Are you kidding me?

[Steve Covino]

Look how much bigger I am. Thank you, Weather. I'm like twice his size. And now this is building up slowly but surely. It's a spectacle. It's stupid, but it's, it's, it's building, I'll say that. So of all those awesome fights and a stupid spectacle that being hyped, which one excites you the most?

[Rich Davis]

My answer is going to make you want to throw up in your mouth.

[Steve Covino]

Mayweather, Jake Paul.

[Rich Davis]

Because Mayweather, he's 48.

[Steve Covino]

He just turned 48, undefeated.

[Rich Davis]

That's 10 years younger than Tyson who couldn't get the job done.

[Steve Covino]

He's also a lot smaller.

[Rich Davis]

He's a lot smaller.

[Steve Covino]

A lot smaller.

[Rich Davis]

But he's had some pretty decent looking exhibitions here and there.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, he's in good shape.

[Rich Davis]

Mayweather way smaller versus Jake Paul. That to me, the intrigue, right, because of the big size difference. Jake Paul significantly bigger.

[Steve Covino]

The ultimate skill and defense of a. And again, remember Mayweather fought Logan Paul, so it's not out of the question.

[Rich Davis]

It's Paul versus small.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Let me tell you, Mayweather, I would say this, I don't think he could hurt Jake Paul.

[Steve Covino]

Well, again, those are the rumors. Some of them are legit, some are, you know, you just never know. Things fall through all the time. But as a fight fan though, those excite me.

[Rich Davis]

Maybe Jake Paul, maybe Floyd Mayweather outboxes him and just makes him look like, all right, you're just not there. Because Mayweather's got that defense and the skill. Maybe he'll outland punches. But the only part of that fight that seems boring to me is like a lot of Mayweather fights. I don't think Mayweather packs a punch that could hurt a guy as big as Jake Paul. Jake Paul. I would say Jake Paul's big. He's, he's, he's our side. He's a six foot guy. Mayweather's a small dude.

[Steve Covino]

All right, well, your thoughts at Covino and Rich at Fox Sports Radio. And there's some great fights this weekend that I'll tell you about and weekend.

[Rich Davis]

Hobnobbing, but now I'll watch all of them. Yeah, but I think most would just casually watch Mayweather. Jake Paul, I hate to say it.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, I know, right? People want the spectacle, but there, there's some good stuff in the works. So now it's time to play the game.

[Danny G]

Sports media and athletes are quoted a lot.

[Steve Covino]

Stars attract other stars.

[Rich Davis]

Here comes the hot take. Quot Andy Reid should step down as head coach. This is not a one game reaction because they lost in this game.

[Danny G]

You guess the talking head.

[Rich Davis]

You can quote me on that.

[Danny G]

Quote me. Ooh, Yay. Welcome in to a Friday. Quote me on cnr.

[Steve Covino]

What up, Danny G. In this game.

[Danny G]

Covino, you gotta tell me who in the sports world said it.

[Steve Covino]

All right?

[Danny G]

Simple as that. All right, we're. Meet the contestants. The Howard Stern Fartman character creator, Steve Covino, right over there.

[Rich Davis]

Is that true? Hey, creative Fartman.

[Danny G]

Yes. You know Covino used to work at kroc, right?

[Steve Covino]

Wasn't he also the stand in for the butt cheeks?

[Rich Davis]

He was, yeah.

[Danny G]

To the right of him, current 49er wine sommelier, rich Davis.

[Rich Davis]

That is me.

[Danny G]

He wore the testudo bird costume for four years. Spotty boy.

[Steve Covino]

That is true. How did you know that?

[Danny G]

In for Dan Byers, the man who was once mistaken for Arnold Schwarzenegger at a Chargers game. Isaac Lowen, Kron Chargers. Causing him to look in the winter in a CNR stainless steel swiggy on the studio lines. All right. Ilo. I'll use you for this. Would you love gold Chargers?

[Rich Davis]

That was me.

[Steve Covino]

Get to the Chargers.

[Danny G]

Now to travel to beautiful paradise, California.

[Rich Davis]

Get that housekeeper away from me. Sorry.

[Steve Covino]

Whoa.

[Danny G]

Erie, Pennsylvania. Corvallis, Oregon. Sacramento, California. Fort Lauderdale, Florida or Phoenix? Az.

[Steve Covino]

All these are tough, you say Az.

[Rich Davis]

Lauderdale's great Brazilian steakhouse. They're called Chima. You know what? I'm going Lauderdale.

[Danny G]

You can go. All right. That's Jorge.

[Rich Davis]

Jorge.

[Danny G]

How are you? Happy Friday. What you do for a living there in Fort Lauderdale.

[Rich Davis]

Happy Friday, guys.

[Steve Covino]

I work.

[Danny G]

I'm a technician for AT&T.

[Rich Davis]

Nice, man.

[Danny G]

Nice. Okay, really quick. Since it's the first time a lot of you are playing this game, I'll give you a sample question here. All right, here's the quote. Quote me. Who, me? For all I know, I would have been in the pros. I would have been David Wright instead of David Wright. I remember if I'd go oppo instead of being like, oh, I went with the outside pitch. Oh, you're not getting around on the ball. Whose quote is that? A, kfc, B, Rich Davis, or C, Jason Smith? Spot spot.

[Steve Covino]

Rich Davis. Yes.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, see, I did say that.

[Steve Covino]

You said that.

[Rich Davis]

Did you actually. Wait, did he.

[Danny G]

Did he actually say this?

[Rich Davis]

He used the word oppo.

[Danny G]

I thought this was a joke. He actually said this. Rich said this. This is how it sounded on the CNR show.

[Rich Davis]

For all I know, I would have been in the pros. I would have been David Wright instead of David Wright. I remember if I would go oppo instead of being like, oh, I went with that outside pitch. Oh, you're not getting around on the ball. But he had David wrong, bro. My coaches growing up used to tell me, if you don't get around on the ball, like, that's not good.

[Steve Covino]

I'm definitely not putting five on there. You know, when quoted and on paper, it makes me want to punch you in the nose.

[Rich Davis]

I could have been David Wright.

[Steve Covino]

You could have been David Wright, but.

[Rich Davis]

He had too much big league chew.

[Danny G]

There it is. All right, here we go. This is for real. Round one. Here comes the quote, guys.

[Rich Davis]

Your name is your buzzer, right, Danny?

[Danny G]

Yes. Okay, it is a doggy bag, as in, Aaron Rodgers is ready to dine on leftovers. He is perfectly fine and real, like his place in the cosmos. If the Rams send Matthew Stafford to Jersey and the Giants, Rogers will slide on into the penthouse apartment in the Ram facility. Quote me. Who Me? A, Dan Patrick, B, Ben Maller. Or C, Doug Gottlieb?

[Rich Davis]

Oh, oh.

[Steve Covino]

A, B. Covino. Ben Maller.

[Danny G]

It was Ben Maller.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Danny G]

Boom.

[Rich Davis]

You know why?

[Steve Covino]

Because I listen to a lot of Ben Maller and he just cuts everybody up. Dude, I thought that was Stephen. A. Yeah. No, if you gave me a Rob Parker the dog, I could see doggy bag. I could have saw that. But it had to be Ben Malik.

[Danny G]

This is what it sounded like.

[Rich Davis]

It is a doggy bag. As in, Aaron Rodgers is ready to dine on leftovers. He is perfectly fine and realizes his place in the cosmos. If the Rams send Matthew Stafford to Jersey and the Giants, Rodgers will slide on in to the penthouse apartment in the RAM facility. And you know what? That storyline is now dead. Because we found out today Stafford's staying with the Rams. So quickly, who will go to Jersey?

[Danny G]

Covino is on the board as we move to round two. Here is the quote. They know who Luka is. They've watched him for seven years. It ain't like that. This is a knee jerk reaction. And they just knew him from the weekend and made a snap decision on who he is. Quote me. Quote me. A, Rob Parker, B Nick Wright. Or C, Mike Harmon.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, I'll give you a chance, Jorge, you know. No, no instincts here. What we're trying to get you B.

[Danny G]

B, you're gonna go Nick Wright.

[Steve Covino]

No.

[Rich Davis]

Isaac.

[Danny G]

Isaac for the steal.

[Rich Davis]

C Mike Harmon.

[Danny G]

No.

[Steve Covino]

You're all losers.

[Rich Davis]

Rob Parker.

[Danny G]

That was Rob Parker. This is what it sounded like.

[Rich Davis]

They know who Luca is. They've watched him for seven years. It ain't like that. This is a. A knee jerk reaction. And they just knew him for the. From the weekend and made a. A snap decision on who he is.

[Steve Covino]

These doodle diapers.

[Rich Davis]

I'd like to register a complaint. You did not read that quote with the Rob Parker inflection point.

[Steve Covino]

Parker, you see the story how Genie Buss also was very pumped to get Luka because it was Gigi's favorite player, Brian's favorite player, and it meant a lot to Kobe. And she know he's. She knows he's happy up there that Luka's part of the team. I thought that was kind of cool.

[Danny G]

Covino, you're the only one on the board so far. As we go to round three, here's the quote. I'm gonna keep it a big buck as I only know how to do. Steve Smith did you a favor, bro. He identified who you was actually married to. She ain't loyal to you. She don't belong to you. If I'm Steve Smith, I would have added something else. I did what I was supposed to do. She threw it, I caught it. I'm a receiver. Quote me. Who, me? Who said it? A, Paul Pierce, B Cam Newton Or C, Stephen A. Smith. Oh, Covino Cove for the win.

[Steve Covino]

Stephen A. Smith, C. No.

[Danny G]

Wow.

[Rich Davis]

Rich, Rich, rich, Rich. For the steel, Cam Newton, B.

[Danny G]

Yes, sir.

[Steve Covino]

By the way, that story is Juicy, dude, Juicy.

[Danny G]

Honestly, this is the way it sounded.

[Rich Davis]

I'm gonna keep it a big buck as I only know how to do. Steve Smith did you a favor, bro.

[Danny G]

He identified who you actually was married to.

[Rich Davis]

She ain't loyal to you.

[Steve Covino]

She don't belong to you.

[Rich Davis]

If I'm Steve Smith, I would have added something else. I did what I was supposed to do.

[Steve Covino]

If you don't know the Steve Smith story, look it up. It's a. It's a weird one.

[Danny G]

Yeah. All right, here we go. Round four. Both C and R on the board. Here's the quote, guys. He really don't have anything else left to prove. And if people say he does, they're Jordan fans. He's in here before the game, always putting in work. He never stops, which is very impressive because sometimes I just want to lay down and take a nap. Quote me. Who? Me? Was that A, J.J. redick, B, Dalton Connect. Or C, Austin Reaves? Austin Reeves. Oh. Oh, Jorge. You gotta say your name. See?

[Rich Davis]

Austin Reeves.

[Steve Covino]

Jorge.

[Danny G]

Yes. Jorge jumps on the board.

[Steve Covino]

That was a big quote this week. Yeah.

[Danny G]

For a three way tie. Covino, Rich, Jorge and Fort Lauderdale all on the board. Guys. That means we go to overtime. Here's the quote for overtime. I think the fans here tonight, even the Magic fans, they know they're witnessing the greatest shooter ever and one of the greatest performers ever. It's not just the shots going in. It's the fluidity and the beauty of his motion and the audacity, the shots he's willing to take. Quote me? Who me? Was that A, Steve Kerr, B, Jimmy Butler? Or C, Buddy Heald?

[Rich Davis]

Rich.

[Danny G]

Oh, Rich got in there first.

[Rich Davis]

I don't think it's Jimmy Butler. I'll let him guess.

[Danny G]

That is not Jimmy Butler.

[Rich Davis]

That is Buddy Heel.

[Danny G]

No.

[Steve Covino]

I love it when he's confident and wrong.

[Rich Davis]

I love it.

[Danny G]

You were so confident. All right, one more overtime question. Here to try to get a winner.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, my goodness.

[Danny G]

Here's the quote. Yeah. Good game. I want teams to believe I can go out there and win games. If a team wants a winner, a franchise leader, they know who to call. Quote me. Who? Me. Was that A, Shador Sanders? B, Dylan Gabriel? Or C. Jackson? Dart.

[Rich Davis]

George Chador Saunders.

[Danny G]

No. Somebody for the win. Covino for the win.

[Steve Covino]

Dart.

[Rich Davis]

No. Come on.

[Steve Covino]

Spot B.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, man. I have a way to solve it. Ready?

[Danny G]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Here we go. Quote this. You guys are all idiots. A, Danny G. How am I the idiot?

[Danny G]

You guys didn't get the answer. Answer's right.

[Rich Davis]

No. Juke.

[Steve Covino]

Wow.

[Danny G]

Oh, I got you.

[Steve Covino]

That's a good one.

[Danny G]

You're the host. All right. Yeah. So nobody wins this week.

[Steve Covino]

Draw means Jorge wins.

[Danny G]

I. I think you're right. And we always have that. That rule Dan Beyer put in. If somebody puts a good game on the board, we mail them a swiggy.

[Rich Davis]

If you bring the enthusiasm like Jorge, we got you, bro.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, you got a swiggy, man. You held that. We went to this. You win.

[Danny G]

Yes. Stay on the line, brother.

[Steve Covino]

Thank you, man. That was a good. That was a good one. Danny G. Some of them I knew Jorge got the best of me on that. On that Reeves one. I knew that quote. Those were good ones, man. Thank you.

[Rich Davis]

I feel like the clue for a Rob Parker one is if it's preposterous, right? But I got to hear the voice because I love Rob's voice. Make some noise for the greatest shooter of all time, Steph Curry. We went live from All Star Weekend for a new podcast called Goat Greatest of Their Era. And we ranked our top five shooters from the 2000s. Peja 5. Dirk 4.

[Steve Covino]

Peja is elite.

[Rich Davis]

Okay, okay. I'm mad him.

[Steve Covino]

I left him off my list, but.

[Rich Davis]

I still like my list. You won't believe who Steph left off his list. That's so tough. That's why we have these conversations. Yes, absolutely.

[Steve Covino]

Love it.

[Rich Davis]

Steph talked about what separates the truly elite NBA shooters.

[Steve Covino]

When you have a scouting report and you're on the list as not just a shooter, but we have specific rules.

[Rich Davis]

For how we guard you.

[Danny G]

There's a fear factor that's associated with.

[Steve Covino]

Anytime you're wide open, like, you might.

[Danny G]

As well just count that and get back on defense.

[Rich Davis]

Listen to Goat G O T e Greatest of their era on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Danny G]

I'm Mark Seale.

[Steve Covino]

And I'm Nathan King.

[Rich Davis]

This is Leave the Gun Take the Cannoli. The five families did not want us to shoot that picture. Leave the Gun Take the Cannoli is.

[Danny G]

Based on my co host Mark's best.

[Rich Davis]

Selling book of the same title. And on this show we call upon his years of research to help unpack the story behind the Godfather's birth.

[Danny G]

From start to finish. This is really the first interview I've done in bed.

[Rich Davis]

We sift through innumerable accounts. 35 pages isn't very much. Many of them conflicting.

[Danny G]

That's nonsense. There were 60 pages.

[Rich Davis]

And try to get to the truth.

[Danny G]

Of what really happened.

[Steve Covino]

And they said, we're finished.

[Danny G]

This is Over. It's not going to work.

[Rich Davis]

You gotta get rid of those guys.

[Danny G]

It's just that.

[Rich Davis]

Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli features new and archival interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Evans, James Caan, Talia Shire and many others. Yes, that was a real horse's head.

[Danny G]

Listen and subscribe to Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli on the iHeartRadio app.

[Rich Davis]

Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Something about Mary Poppins? Something about Mary Poppins? Exactly. Oh, man, this is fun. I'm AJ Jacobs and I am an author and a journalist and I tend to get obsessed with stuff and my current obsession is puzzles. And that has given birth to my podcast, the Puzzler. Dressing. Dressing.

[Steve Covino]

French dressing.

[Rich Davis]

Exactly. That's good. Now you can get your daily puzzle nuggets delivered straight to your ears. I thought to myself, I bet I know what this is. And now I definitely know what this is.

[Steve Covino]

This is so weird.

[Rich Davis]

This is fun. Let's try this one. Our brand new season features special guests like Chuck Bryant, Mayim Bialik, Julie Bowen, Sam Sanders, Joseph Gordon Levitt, and lots more. Listen to the Puzzler every day on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Danny G]

That's awful and I should have seen it coming.

[Rich Davis]

Jon Stewart is back at the Daily.

[Danny G]

Show and he's bringing his signature wit.

[Rich Davis]

And insight straight to your ears with.

[Steve Covino]

The Daily Show Ears Edition podcast.

[Rich Davis]

Dive into John's unique take on the biggest topics in politics, entertainment, sports and more. Joined by the sharp voices of the show's correspondents and contributors, and with extended interviews and exclusive weekly headline roundups, this.

[Steve Covino]

Podcast gives you content you won't find find anywhere else.

[Rich Davis]

Ready to laugh and stay informed.

[Steve Covino]

Listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts.

[Rich Davis]

Or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Steve Covino]

Welcome to my Legacy. I'm Martin Luther King III and together with my wife, Andrea Waters King, and our dear friends Mark and Craig Kilburger.

[Rich Davis]

We explore the personal journeys that shape.

[Steve Covino]

Extraordinary lives each week.

[Danny G]

Each week we'll sit down with inspiring figures like David Oyelowo, Mel Robbins, Martin Sheen, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and Billy Porter, and their plus one, their ride or die, as they share stories never heard.

[Rich Davis]

Before about their remarkable journey. Listen to my legacy on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. This is my.

[Steve Covino]

I heard Colin talking about stars and stars, stars. And he went on this long LeBron rant about how he's probably the second best player in the league. Jokic being number one, I guess. But you got Giannis, KD, Curry, all these big names. LeBron playing like he's 27 years old. Defense shooting, revitalized like he found the fountain of youth. But the gist of Collins theory was, is LeBron just showing off, reminding everybody that you have to get through him on the west now that Luka's there, is he reminding everybody that, yo, I'm still the guy? Did Luca force his hand to find the fountain of youth? Meaning you see how Curry sort of lighting up now that Butler's there? And he also ties into the super bowl when Brady was looked at like the old guy and Mahomes was the fresh new face. And Brady wanted to remind everybody real quick, like, nah, I'm still Tom Brady. Tom Brady. I'm still the guy is a great way to light somebody's fire, to bring some young blood in there and to wake up that old dog is Luka in a competitive way, in a healthy way, lighting LeBron's fire, reminding LeBron like, Yo, you got to be the guy. You're still the guy. I think that's a great sort of way to look at things. And I think you see that at the workplace. I really do. You know, when young blood is in there, it keeps everyone else on their toes. It really does. So I buy into that because you do see LeBron playing like, whoa, how old is this guy? How is he doing this? Don't you believe, Danny G, that it's not that Luka's exciting him. He's also like, yo, I'm still the best. And it's like a healthy, competitive back and forth.

[Danny G]

I think another great thing about the acquisition for the Lakers is LeBron would go to the bench, the B squad would be in and get behind in the game. LeBron would always have to come back onto the court when the Lakers would suddenly be trailing. Now there's the option of having another superstar on the court while he's taken a few minutes to catch his breath. When he gets back onto the court, the team still has a 10 point lead.

[Steve Covino]

So he physically is getting this advantage. But you know, people are saying, dude, he seems like he has more energy than Luka at 47. Lucas 26.

[Rich Davis]

Let me give you a silly analogy, but you see it all the time. Time when someone has an aging pet, a lot of times when they get a puppy, it brings that aging pet back to life. Dog all of a sudden starts playing again. Like, there's that sense. We've seen it with, you know, your Family, your friends, where it's like, yeah, old, you know, Buttons, the golden retriever has been lazy and sitting around forever. You get a little puppy, that old dog starts playing fetch again for some reason. So.

[Steve Covino]

And we're seeing that with Steph and Butler. We're seeing that. We saw that with Brady versus Mahomes. He's like, no, no, no. It revitalized him. And we're seeing it in one of the grandest ways possible with LeBron for multiple reasons. It's just that fire inside, and he's actually getting more rest as a result. But it's kind of wild to see. And I think your analogy, Rich, I think, is so true here. It inspires a lot of people. Reminds other people that they got to step their game up, too. And no one wants to feel like the old, lazy guy.

[Rich Davis]

At the workplace. You bring in some young man or woman with new, fresh ideas, and they're young, the old people. Sometimes out of insecurity, you're like, oh, crap, I better step it up. And honestly, it's true with pets. You get. You get an old, you know, lazy hound sitting around, and you get some little yappy little puppy. Brings a little life to the old timer. So.

[Steve Covino]

So do you think Colin was saying he's the second best player in the league? Do we agree on that right now? Maybe right now. Now LeBron is lighting it up, but then again, so are the Golden State warriors, man, since Butler's been on the team. So there you go. The LeBron Fountain of Youth theory makes a lot of sense when you think about the old dog.

[Rich Davis]

And by the way, today, do they take Luka out for a little birthday cocktail or dessert after the game? Happy birthday, Luca. He's 26 today.

[Steve Covino]

26.

[Rich Davis]

So happy birthday. Your young buck just showing. Guy's got 50. You know, LeBron's got 15 years on this guy. So LeBron showing the fountain of youth. And tonight, Lakers Clippers. Clippers are favored. Is that because the Lakers played more this week? Yeah.

[Danny G]

And there was a couple of injuries, a big one to Rui and his knee in last night's game. And at the end of the game, it looked like LeBron maybe tweaked his hamstring a little bit, so might not play full tonight. Some injuries going into this game for the Lakers.

[Rich Davis]

Well, if you go to our Instagram story right now at Covinon, Rich, I mean, I'm not saying millions of people have voted so far, but it is currently 100% to 0 of people that think VJ Vernon Husky took 25 shots instead of nailed it on his first shot. If you don't know what I'm talking about. One of our coworkers who did a.

[Steve Covino]

Video, he's a great broadcaster, by the way. Listen out for him.

[Rich Davis]

Vijay Husky, he was at the Lakers game, covering the game, doing the behind the scenes interviews and everything. And he goes on the court, grabs a basketball, three pointer, nothing but the bottom of the net. So our question was.

[Steve Covino]

But he's pretending like, you know, first shot.

[Rich Davis]

And I'm thinking, was it first shot or do you think he's like, yo, yo, record this. All right, do it again. All right, do it again and again. All right, do it again and again. Was it really shot 25?

[Steve Covino]

There's no, no way. There's no way, dude.

[Rich Davis]

If you post a video with your.

[Steve Covino]

Wife, your perception's a little off. When you're there at a big. In a big moment like that too. Like, it's gonna take you a few just to find your rhythm, you know what I mean?

[Rich Davis]

Think of how many times you record something on Instagram or TikTok for your wife or kids or something. Do you ever take the first take?

[Steve Covino]

No.

[Rich Davis]

Has the first take of anything? Unless you're Frank Sinatra.

[Steve Covino]

It's like you always burn the first pancake, Rich.

[Rich Davis]

You'll always burn the first Danny G. If we take a picture of us, what do we do? We always take multiple pictures. If we do a video like, yo, Danny G, come over here. You know, let's do that again. Let's do a better one.

[Danny G]

Yeah. Rarely does the first one come out the right way when you're trying to do something athletic, especially like make a long shot.

[Rich Davis]

Another one.

[Danny G]

It would surprise me if he did that on his first. But then again, he, I. For what? I know he was an athletic dude in high school. He just decided to go to broadcasting. You know, he works with radio legend Steve Hartman. This Saturday on our network from 8 to 11 Eastern. I'm going to text our boy Steve Hartman right now to bring this up on the weekend show.

[Steve Covino]

Look, no one's saying he can't make a three. We all can make a three point shot. I mean, did he make it on his first shot with a pocket square.

[Danny G]

And a tight suit on?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, that's the question.

[Rich Davis]

The analogy for me would be, I love baseball, right? There's a decent chance, especially without, without a doubt, with an aluminum bat, I could hit a home run out of Dodger Stadium. Wooden bat. I don't know, maybe I have warning track power. Maybe I could do it. That's up for debate. But that would be like me being like, yo, grab a bat first. Swing bomb. Yeah. Who you?

[Steve Covino]

Juan Soto?

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, exactly. So, I mean, like, I admire the gusto. Oh, he has one vote. One.

[Steve Covino]

One person. Yeah, it's his own vote.

[Rich Davis]

847 votes to 1. No. All right, so hit the producer up and maybe they'll talk about it this weekend. But hey, having fun here Friday? Let's go live in for the weekend. You're winning bets for talking points. If you get stuck socializing, you ever done anything dangerous? You ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?

[Danny G]

That is dangerous.

[Rich Davis]

Friday brings us weekend hobnob. Yeah, buddy.

[Steve Covino]

I'm gonna kick it off. What you need to watch in the world of sports and pop culture. So come Monday, you know what's going on. You can carry a conversation. You caught a little bit of everything. All right. Trying to keep you well rounded. CNR on fsr now, we talked about some good fights.

[Rich Davis]

If you get caught. By the way, what's the rule now? The new rule? If you get caught talking to, like a weird co worker or a parent at the school, if you get stuck in a moment, be like, hey, have you checked Kavino and Rich? Grab their phone and download our podcast.

[Steve Covino]

There you go. I like it.

[Rich Davis]

That's the new get out of an awkward scenario move.

[Steve Covino]

I like it. So in the world of fighting on Amazon pay per view this weekend, Gervonte Tank Davis defending the WBA lightweight championship belt at 135 against Lamont Roach, who's 25. 1 and 1. So Gervonta Tank Davis fights this weekend.

[Rich Davis]

Tremonte ain't losing.

[Steve Covino]

I don't think he's losing either. He's undefeated. I think Mario Barrios is on that card too. Anyway, I'm excited just to watch that one again. Pay per view in the world of ufc.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, what you got there?

[Steve Covino]

Monocop is fighting. He's fighting Alma Bayev and that's a flyweight fight. UFC fight night. But Brundage versus Marquez in the co main event is going to be an exciting one. That's a big middleweight fighting. Did you say robocops fighting robocop? Monel Cop. Oh, K a p e. I swear I heard robocop. No, no, no.

[Rich Davis]

By the way, speaking of ufc, did you see that the UFC might have a collaboration in training FBI agents?

[Steve Covino]

No way.

[Rich Davis]

Did you see this?

[Steve Covino]

I did not.

[Rich Davis]

Imagine. Imagine in the middle of an FBI bust in incomes buffer. I think they should.

[Steve Covino]

They should recruit Keanu.

[Rich Davis]

Keanu should train the FBI. I'm being serious. That's a real headline I saw today.

[Steve Covino]

New leadership at the FBI.

[Rich Davis]

And you know, Dana White, Trump, they're kind of buddies. Yeah. Sense. It's all kind of circular.

[Steve Covino]

I mean, speaking of fights, Trump got in a pretty good fight today. I don't think so.

[Rich Davis]

That's. And by the way, you know, when I think about it, it sounds equal parts ridiculous, but equal part makes sense, I guess. So, like, I mean, right? I mean, we haven't seen the result of it. UFC training, FBI guys. I mean, hand to hand combat. I mean, stranger things have happened.

[Steve Covino]

So some good boxes. UFC Fight Night. And I just want to shamelessly promote what I think is one of the best shows that we do that we have Our bonus podcast, episode 82 of Over Promised, premiered this week. And we get you fired up some more about baseball, the greatest sport. We talk about nasty Nestor Cortez in the World Series last year, but we get you excited about baseball coming soon. And we talk Gene Hackman. We do a little Gene Hackman tribute and go over some fictional coaches in the world of sports, TV and movies. All right, so over promised us on fox Sports Radio's YouTube page, stuff you need to watch this weekend.

[Rich Davis]

Gonna finally watch Paradise.

[Steve Covino]

I might actually, Yeah, I think I might.

[Rich Davis]

Is it because I know you hate my opinion because you, you know, just how our relationship. But when every other friend you have is like, dude, he's reasonable.

[Steve Covino]

I'm starting to get a little bit of FOMO because everyone and I don't want the surprise ruined. I know there's a twist, and I feel like I'm on the the cusp of finding out what that twist is. I want to discover it. I'll tell you.

[Danny G]

Right? No, my wife, it took her the first two episodes to really. By the third, she was like, okay, I get it now. I'm hooked. So we're on episode four now, Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Paradise.

[Danny G]

Yes.

[Rich Davis]

Episode seven of Paradise.

[Steve Covino]

I'm hearing it's like the best episode ever.

[Rich Davis]

It might be the best episode of a TV show since maybe like Red Wedding on Game of Thrones or one of those, like, yo, that could be a movie. That episode could be a movie. So if you're watching paradise, it's on Hulu. Sterling K. Brown from this is Us, James Marsden, who? You said, how do you not love that guy?

[Steve Covino]

He's great.

[Rich Davis]

James Marsden's great. There's a show that I started watching last night in the same vein as Paradise Zero Day with Robert De Niro you may think De Niro stinks as a, a guy these days. Like he's very, you know, politically. Like he's rubbed a lot of people the Runway. But as an actor, little bit. He still brings it a little bit. Zero day. Is he like 83 zero day. He plays a former president and, and let's just say there's like a cyber attack and a lot of crap goes wrong and he's sort of thrown into the mix as a former president. Like they trust you go. And it's one of those like end of the world type of deals. Yeah.

[Danny G]

Watch the trailer. It looks good.

[Steve Covino]

Watch this again.

[Rich Davis]

Zero Day.

[Steve Covino]

Where? Netflix. Netflix, huh?

[Rich Davis]

It's a six part miniseries. Episode one. So far so good. So both in the same vein. Paradise and Zero Day. If, if you need something lighter. I watched this one last night. Late night on Netflix. Kate Hudson, based on her close relationship with Jeanie Buss. A television show loosely based on Jeanie Buss life. It's called Running Point. She takes over a fictional LA basketball team who. What do they call the Los Angeles wave. Like they can't use the Lakers or anything but she, she takes over the wave and like it's like a rated R funny comedy about, you know, Kate Hudson now in charge of a basketball team. And I watch episode one. It was entertaining, really fun. So if you like Kate Hudson, if you like basketball, it's a good show and Jeanie Buss is behind it. Apparently Pepperdine did not like the use.

[Steve Covino]

Of the term wave or wave waves.

[Rich Davis]

And the color scheme and they're like.

[Danny G]

They'Re upset and I think they're filing like a lawsuit or something over the.

[Rich Davis]

Some of the likeness that has been.

[Danny G]

Borrowed for the show.

[Rich Davis]

Pepper Dine right here in la.

[Steve Covino]

Cancel just like winning time.

[Rich Davis]

But no, I honestly Danny J, if anything I feel like you would like that because Genie Bus Lakers, it's clearly the Lakers because they talk about their, their legacy and you see all the trophies and it's. But it's the wave.

[Danny G]

New episodes out today of the latest season season and Love is Blind season eight. And guys, after a two year wait, Yellowstone fans are gonna like this on paramount. Plus the second season of 1923 which is the prequel to Yellowstone. Harrison Ford is back as Jacob Dutton. The camera work, the storyline, the cast. Amazing.

[Steve Covino]

So 1923's been working a lot in his 80s. That dude needs to relax. But he's bringing it, huh?

[Rich Davis]

I think if he, he slows down, down he's gonna.

[Steve Covino]

I think he's done more in the past few years than he's done in, like, his entire 70s.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, I think you're right. Maybe he was inspired by a young dog.

[Steve Covino]

Maybe Danny G. I have a question about Love is Blind, though. I started it. Does it get better? It picks up. Or no. Or is this a boring season?

[Rich Davis]

I. I like it. Have you got to the point where, you know the. The attractive yet crazy blonde with the tattoo on her chest?

[Steve Covino]

I just think. Think she's attractive. Maybe I like crazy people. I don't know.

[Rich Davis]

I think if you think she's not crazy, then that's the problem with you.

[Steve Covino]

Maybe I haven't gotten to that part yet.

[Rich Davis]

It gets good. I. I think it gets good. Have you not noticed there's, like three or four love triangles? Like, who are they gonna pick?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, I don't know. I feel slow to me.

[Rich Davis]

Okay.

[Steve Covino]

Maybe I'm. Maybe I'm not caring as much about these strangers as I used to.

[Danny G]

Yeah, there's a couple of good story lines. It's worth getting to the. The good stuff.

[Steve Covino]

All right.

[Rich Davis]

In my honest opinion, I'm actually excited to watch it tonight, so. Yeah, it does get better really quick, too.

[Danny G]

On the NBA. NBA tip Sunday, Nuggets at the Celtics. That's worth watching. That's a daytime game. And then at night, Clippers at the Lakers for the second time in a weekend that the two face off against each other.

[Rich Davis]

So, hey, lots to check out. Spot. Anything you want to add? Is there anything in the theater? Is it a dead time still?

[Steve Covino]

I feel Captain America, Brave New world is still out.

[Rich Davis]

The Academy awards on Sunday.

[Steve Covino]

The Oscars are this Sunday. 97th Academy Awards hosted by Conan.

[Rich Davis]

Conan freaking O'Brien.

[Steve Covino]

Let's go.

[Rich Davis]

That's what.

[Steve Covino]

Tuning in alone.

[Rich Davis]

That. I'm being serious, Sam. That alone. I will tune in for that because of Conan. I will watch the opening simply because Conan toasted.

[Steve Covino]

Are we rooting for Chalamet or what?

[Rich Davis]

Have a great weekend. Enjoy until Monday. Enjoy your weekend. Arrivederci, baby.

[Steve Covino]

We will see you in the promised land.

[Rich Davis]

This is Nikki Glaser from the Nikki Glaser podcast. On a more serious note, I'm still thinking about that commercial with Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg hating on each other. Because when you listen to the reasons for hating someone or something, you realize just how stupid they really are. There is too much hate in this country, and it's gotta stop. So join us at iHeart in standing up to it. If you see hate, speak up, call it out, and you can learn more by following. Hat's upwithhate make some noise for the greatest shooter of all time, Steph Curry. We went live from All Star Weekend for a new podcast called the Greatest of Their Era and we ranked our top five shooters from the 2000s. Peja 5 Dirk Ford.

[Steve Covino]

Peja is a lie.

[Rich Davis]

You won't believe who Steph left off his list.

[Steve Covino]

That's so tough.

[Rich Davis]

That's why we tap these conversations. That's why we absolutely love listen to Go G O T e Greatest of their era on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Hey, it's Alec Baldwin. This past season on my podcast, here's the thing, I spoke with more actors, musicians, policymakers and so many other fascinating people like writer and actor Dan Aykroyd.

[Danny G]

I love writing more than anything. You're left alone, you know, you do three hours in the morning, you write three hours in the afternoon. Go pick up a kid from school.

[Steve Covino]

And write at night and after nine.

[Danny G]

Hours you come out with seven pages and then you're moving on.

[Rich Davis]

And actor and comedian Jack McBrayer. The most important aspect is the collaboration with people that I like, I trust are talented. That has been the most amazing gift to me about this crazy business that we've chosen. Meeting these people who have such diverse talents and and you're able to create something together. Listen to here's the thing on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Danny G]

This is Mel Reed, LPGA Tour winner.

[Rich Davis]

And six time Ladies European Tour winner. And Kira K. Dixon, NBC Sports reporter and host.

[Danny G]

And we've got a new podcast, Quiet please.

[Rich Davis]

With Mel and Kira, we are bringing you spicy takes on sports and pop culture, some interviews with incredible people who have figured out how to make golf their superpower.

[Danny G]

And iheart WINS Sports production in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Elf Beauty, founding partner of iHeart Women's Sports.

[Rich Davis]

Are you hungry? Colleen Witt here and Eating While Broke.

[Danny G]

Is back for season four every Thursday.

[Rich Davis]

On the Black Effect Podcast Network. This season we've got a legendary lineup.

[Danny G]

Serving up broke dishes and even better stories.

[Rich Davis]

On the menu we have Tony Baker, Nick Kane Cannon, Melissa Ford, October London and Carrie Harper. Howie Turning Big Macs into big moves. Catch Eating While Broke every Thursday on the Black Effect Podcast Network. IHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast.

[Danny G]

Wherever you get your favorite shows, come hungry for season.