My Main Man Michael Smith

Yahoo's Charles Robinson joins Michael to break down the NFL's biggest coaching question marks as the season winds down. (0:30) What's going to happen with Bill Belichick and the Patriots? (14:00) Could it be time for Mike Tomlin to move on? (23:00) What more do the Raiders need to see from Antonio Pierce? (27:00) Who will be the hot names during this coaching cycle? (39:00) Where could you see Bi...

In the latest edition of the Gets It interview series, Michael sits down with Chiefs DT Chris Jones. (0:30) The keys to their defensive success (5:30) How he's matured into a leader (9:30) The Defensive Player of the Year race (12:00) Balancing the business of the NFL with playing the game Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Yahoo Sports! senior writer Charles Robinson breaks down the firing of Frank Reich and another chaotic season for the Carolina Panthers (0:30) What went wrong with Frank Reich in Carolina? (16:00) Where do the Panthers go for their next head coach? (22:30) Just how involved is David Tepper? (28:00) Can Bryce Young elevate the talent around him? (34:00) Do Panthers need to overhaul front office too...

Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs sits down with Michael Smith on the latest edition of Gets It. (0:30) Dobbs on his recent wild ride (2:00) The challenges of frequently changing teams (6:30) How his path prepared him to take advantage of his opportunities this season (11:00) Getting traded from Arizona to Minnesota (14:00) The correlation between studying aerospace engineering and learning an offens...

Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports is back to break down the big questions emerging out of Week 10. (0:30) Buying the C.J. Stroud for MVP talk? (4:00) Would Texans have taken Stroud at #1? (8:00) Too soon to say Bryce Young was the wrong pick? (24:30) Do Cardinals still see Kyler Murray as their future QB? (30:00) Should Bears continue to build around Justin Fields? (42:00) How will the future play...

Vinnie Goodwill is back with a look at some early NBA storylines, including the NBA In-Season Tournament, rookie showstoppers and James Harden's new home. (1:30) Vinnie and Michael immediately get derailed and give their thoughts on Vegas (7:00) Are you feeling the NBA In-Season Tournament? (12:30) Do the stakes for the In-Season Tournament need to be higher (21:00) Is Chet Holmgren destined to li...

With the NFL trade deadline fast approaching, Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports joins Michael to break down the teams with the biggest decisions to make. (0:30) Did the Titans find their QB in Will Levis? (10:00) What will Titans do at the trade deadline? (18:00) Will the Broncos blow it up? (28:00) Should Vikings be buyers or sellers following Kirk Cousins injury? (32:30) Which teams need to be a...

An extended version of Michael's "Gets It" interview with Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa recorded prior to Sunday night's game. (0:30) Where he is right now professionally and emotionally (8:00) The 3 things he is most grateful for (11:00) What he learned about himself last year (15:00) Overcoming doubters and believing in himself Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

Yahoo! Sports' Charles Robinson returns to discuss the lovable Lions and surprising wins by the Browns and Jets. (0:30) What does this Lions renaissance mean to their fans? Why is this team so easy to like? (25:00) How far can the Lions go? (28:30) How far can the Browns' defense carry them? (41:00) What's the deal with Deshaun Watson's shoulder? (44:30) Surprised the Jets continue to step up? The...

Jean-Jacques Taylor, author of the "Coach Prime: Deion Sanders and the Making of Men," breaks down the Cowboys path forward and dishes on Deion Sanders' coaching career. (0:30) The Cowboys embarrassing loss to the 49ers on Sunday night (9:00) How can the Cowboys be fixed? (11:00) Dak Prescott's future in Dallas (17:00) Comparing Dak and Tony Romo (22:30) Could you see Deion coaching the Cowboys? (...

Michael catches up on an eventful week in the NBA with Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports. (0:30) The Dame trade, Giannis extension talk and the latest from Bucks Media Day (5:00) The Celtics-Bucks arms race in the East (7:00) The NBA's best duo (9:00) Looking back at the end of the Lillard Era in Portland Then, ProBasketballTalk's Kurt Helin dives into the ongoing James Harden saga and other NBA d...

The extended "Gets It" interview with Raiders RB Josh Jacobs (4:00) His early 2023 struggles and the impact of no training camp (11:30) What clicked in 2022 and what that success meant to him (14:30) Deciding to play Week 18 last season after his dad's heart surgery (18:00) How Jacobs' 6-year-old son helped save his father (24:30) Reflecting on his journey (27:00) What it meant to buy a house for...

NBC Sports college football insider Nicole Auerbach breaks down the biggest stories of the weekend, but not before she tries to get Michael on board with Taylor Swift. (1:00) Nicole tries to explain why so many people care about Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce (10:00) What Colorado's loss to Oregon means for the Deion hype (18:00) A closer look at Nicole's top 10, including Florida State and Ohio State...

Yahoo's Charles Robinson joins Michael to recap the biggest stories for Week 2 in the NFL. (1:30) How good are these Cowboys? (6:30) Is it already over for the Jets? (13:30) Is it panic time for the Chargers? (19:00) Which 0-2 teams should feel the most panic? (23:30) Bigger surprise: Atlanta or Tampa Bay? (27:00) More impressive comeback: Commanders or Giants? (34:00) How legit is Puka Nacua? The...

Michael looks back on Week 1 of the NFL season with Yahoo's Charles Robinson. (0:30) The significance of Jordan Love leading Packers over Bears (6:30) How bad was this loss for the Bears and Justin Fields? (11:00) Reaction to huge game from Tua, Tyreek and the Dolphins (16:00) How scary could the Browns be? (21:00) Buying Dallas as a threat to San Francisco in the NFC? (25:00) First impressions of...

Bun B joins to show to break down his fantasy football obsession and reflect on 20 years of marriage and 50 years of life. 01:00 Bun B brought his wife to his fantasy football draft 03:30 Breaking down his concerns with his 2023 draft 12:00 Who is in this star-studded league? 20:30 The key to his 20-year marriage 23:00 How his surprise 50th birthday party went down 34:00 Reflecting on turning 50 3...

What will Jenna Bandy be up to next?  She sits down with Michael to discuss her rise to social media stardom and all of the incredible sports experiences that she's had along the way. 0:30 – How she fell in love with sports 9:30 – How her social media career blew up 18:00 – Meeting celebrity athletes and her dream to catch a pass from Tom Brady 20:00 – How she met Kobe Bryant 25:00 – Throwing a fo...

Former All-Pro punter Marquette King joins Michael Smith to discuss why he's out of the NFL and hasn't gotten another chance in the league. (2:00) His XFL title run, his music career and a shout-out from The Rock (7:00) How the XFL helped him love football again (13:00) Trying to understand why he's out of the NFL (17:00) How he became a punter and when he realized the NFL might be possible (20:00...

DeMarcus Ware looks back on his improbable journey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (2:00) Reflecting on his unique path to stardom (4:00) Preparing his Hall of Fame speech (5:30) What might make him cry up on that stage (7:00) Where he'd be if he hadn't made it in football (8:00) Preparing to sing the national anthem at the Hall of Fame Game Jim Trotter on receiving the Nunn Award and the moment...

From her best-seller on Giannis to the dynamic features on The Ringer, no one does it better than Mirin Fader. She joins the show to discuss the athletes she's covered, the art of the profile and what's next. (1:30) Finding her love for basketball and writing (10:00) Her Gigi Bryant piece (16:00) Writing process, interview nerves and advice for aspiring journalists  (32:00) Her Giannis book, thoug...

Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald of Yahoo! Sports join Michael to discuss the sorry state of the market for running backs in the NFL.  (00:30) Should anyone be surprised running backs aren't getting paid? (15:00) Are there just too many good running backs? (23:30) Could Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs miss games? (34:00) Why do the Jets keep getting linked to running backs? (37:00) Is there a...

Andscape's Marc J. Spears , one of the recipients of the 2023 Naismith Hall of Fame Curt Gowdy Media Award, looks back on how it all got started. Then, he offers his impressions of Wemby and other intel from Summer League. (1:45) What the Hall of Fame honor means to him (6:30) His basketball origin story involves a neighbor calling the cops on him in 5th grade (9:30) How a class speaker and a lett...

Dolphins EDGE Jaelan Phillips joins Michael Smith to discuss his remarkable path to the NFL, passion for music and expectations for the 2023 season. (03:00) Falling in love with music and future plans (09:00) The rapid rise from unranked to #1 recruit (11:00) Moped accident, concussions and the decision to medically retire from football (18:00) Finding a new passion while away from football (22:30...

Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot podcast joins the show to discuss Damian Lillard's dilemma. Then Lexie Brown chronicles her journey to WNBA stardom. Finally, Zia Cooke on the wild ride of a WNBA rookie. Nekias Duncan Interview (00:15) Damian Lillard's dilemma about his future (07:30) Portland's path forward (25:30) Draymond's staying put, right? (27:00) Aces or The Field in the WNBA?  (32:00) The...

After 15 seasons in the NBA, DeAndre Jordan has seen it all. That's especially true now that he's an NBA champion. Jordan looks back on the Nuggets title run and the incredible stories from his career so far. Then, Yahoo Sports' Vinnie Goodwill digs into the latest NBA offseason buzz. DeAndre Jordan Interview (00:30) What winning a title means and his memories from Game 5 (07:00) On winning a titl...