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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow does not feel the animosity toward the Knicks winning the Eastern Conference Championship that he thought he would have in previous years. Zas is joined by the host of You Better You Bet, Nick Kostos, to recap what this means for New York. Plus, Zaslow explains why he's so into this Western Conference Final. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

What is happening with the Athletics in Vegas? Is it being built? Yes. What about the big plans from Bally’s about the rest of the land? Well, there’s an issue there. (8:44) The Athletics are in Sacramento. The Athletics are set to leave Sacramento. But Sacramento wants baseball to stay. (18:30) Fernando Tatis Jr lost in the courts again trying to break his contract with Big League Advance. He owe...

Today’s word of the day is ‘ecstasy’ as in the New York Knicks as in the NBA Finals as in 27 years as in holy smokes! The Knicks are going back to the finals! Another sweep! Another beatdown! The Cleveland Cavaliers had no chance. I cannot believe how bad they played in this series. The Cavs were up 22 points in Game 1 and lost… and that was it! (15:22) Spurs and Thunder are all tied up! Now the t...

On today's BONUS edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow is coming at you on a Saturday!!! He's joined by his former 790 The Ticket cohost, Joy Taylor. Zaslow and Joy catch up on the NBA Playoffs, what we are watching on TV, and a whole lot more. Plus, Zaslow chastises Joy for when she embarrassed him and the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The...

Sen. Chris Murphy joins NPDS to discuss the Let Kids Plat Act. A bill that is trying to stop private equity from taking over youth sports. You can read more about the bill here: https://www.murphy.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/let_kids_play_act_one_pager.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Today’s word of the day is ‘squiggly’ as in squiggly line as in the Thunder as in the Spurs as in SGA as in Wemby. The series is all tied up. Jalen Williams is hurt. Dylan Harper is hurt. There were fouls called and fouls not called. (7:10) The Yankees and Blue Jays had their aces go last night. The aces are young. The aces are not getting back hundreds of millions. But they are aces. So why do te...

On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow is joined by his ESPN Radio cohost, Amber Wilson, for her weekly spot (presented by Sawgrass Infiniti). Zaslow and Amber recap a wild Game 1 in New York, as the Knicks complete a historic comeback against the Cavaliers. Did the Knicks win, or did the Cavaliers lose? Also, is it ok to enjoy that game last night if you're a Heat fan? Plus, has there ever...

It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me about the 2012 Marlins and what went wrong with that team. (19:43) Does signing these new longterm rookie deals put an end to service time manipulation? (25:17) What do you think of the handling of Bryce Eldridge by the Giants? (34:00) Do players care about surgery when they’re chasing velocity or are they way more focused in making mo...

Today’s word of the day is ‘yogi’ as in it is never over till it’s over as in the Knicks as in the Cavaliers as in historic. The Knicks came back from down 22 points in the 4th quarter. Excuse me? Jalen Brunson put on a 4th quarter and overtime show. It was simply historic. What a collapse by Mitchell, Harden, and the Cavaliers. (12:30) Jason Kidd was fired. That’s it. Masai Ujiri comes in as team...

On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow was faced with a very difficult task of being able to balance watching both the hockey and basketball, all during Tablet Time. Plus, Zaslow explains the most impressive part of Victor Wembanyama's Game 1 performance. Also, a huge return to Monday Night RAW by Brock Lesnar. And, Jaylen Brown continues to get crushed by the media and former Celtics. ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Brad Williams joins the show! He’s got a new special out on his YouTube channel called Live on Short Street! Go check it out YouTube.com/@BradWilliamsComedy. (28:30) What is happening in Chicago? Are they getting a new stadium for the Bears or are they moving to Indiana? (35:47) The Mets new signing Bo Bichette had some interesting things to say about his deal. It’s a 3-year deal, but with two opt...

Today’s word of the day is ‘motivation’ as in SGA as in Chet as in the Oklahoma City Thunder as in Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs beat the Thunder in double overtime. Wemby went off for 40/20. Wemby played a game that people will remember for a long, long time. What a performance from he, and Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle. (12:10) The Buffalo Sabres waited 15 years to get back to the playoffs. Th...

On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow has to be honest when it comes to these NBA Playoffs......they've been bad. Also, Zaslow gives his favorite Miami Game 7 moments. Plus, how could anyone have been surprised with how Rousey vs Carano went down? And, Jaylen Brown continues to swing low. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Law Offices of A...

We have reached the loose body problem portion of the season. Blake Snell is now on the injured list. Blake Snell has loose bodies in his elbow. He is added to the long list of players dealing with this. (9:08) The Dodgers might have a slight Edwin Díaz problem. A report from USA Today exposed him as being part of an illegal cockfighting ring in Puerto Rico. Uh oh. (28:10) The Phillies are HOT! (3...

Today’s word of the day is ‘disadvantage’ as in home-court as in NBA as in playoffs as in Game 7 as in Pistons as in Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Pistons. Embarrassing display. 3rd largest Game 7 blowout on the road in NBA history. (10:08) SGA is back. As in back-to-back MVP. But let’s discuss something that happened with the announcement. (20:54) The Bucks have a problem. Myles...

On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow starts the show with a huge "thank you" to everyone, for the growth the podcast has seen recently. Also, did the referees get it right last night in Detroit, allowing a foul to go uncalled at the end of regulation? Zaslow is joined by Emmy-winning sportscaster, Bonnie Bernstein. Zaslow and Bonnie hit on a handful of sports media topics. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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Today’s word of the day is ‘flamethrower’ as in Jacob Misiorowski as in Brewers as in torch as in speed as in velocity. He is doing things we’ve never seen in the game before. He holds the top 9 spots for fastest pitches by a starter since at least 2008. Just in awe of what he is doing. (9:00) Shohei Ohtani is just amazing. I just keep saying it. Another pitching outing where he goes seven innings...

On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow is joined by his ESPN Radio cohost, Amber Wilson, for her weekly appearance, presented by Sawgrass Infiniti. Zaslow and Amber discuss Skip Bayless returning to ESPN's First Take last week, wild music festivals, a shocking admission from Amber, and whether or not these NBA Playoffs have been any good. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Call us at 631-377-4869! So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me about Albert Pujols and his recent comments on a contract that he was offered in 2011 for $315 million. Hmm. (9:00) Is Orlando now on the table for relocation? A new billionaire has entered the fray! He says he will give money, but ONLY if the Rays choose Orlando. (21:10) Why don’t teams that are contenders make trade...

Today’s word of the day is ‘ultramarathon’ as in not a sprint as in not a marathon as in CBA as in MLB as in MLBPA. Let the games begin. The league office and the union are starting to meets. Presentations made. Hellos and how are you doings. (12:30) What in the world is wrong with Fernando Tatis Jr? No home runs? No power? (25:30) The Spurs took a 3-2 lead over the Timberwolves. Wemby is just so...

Today’s word of the day is ‘alphaville’ as in forever young as in LeBron James as in the Lakers as in the Heat as in the Cavaliers as in a legend. The 41-year old was eliminated from the playoffs on Monday night. Swept by the Thunder. Where does LeBron go now? What does he do? What a career. (14:00) The Cavaliers have tied the series against the Pistons. Donovan Mitchell had a historic run in the...

Cal Raleigh is slumping. Cal Raleigh cannot hit. Doesn’t matter what he did last year. Could have been an MVP. Relax! It’s a slump! (6:48) What is going on with Tarik Skubal? According to Scott Boras he is the first person to ever undergo this new surgery! Is Skubal going to come back sooner!? (18:53) The Mets still have the worst record in baseball. It’s all still going badly. Are they thinking s...

On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow is all over the NBA today. Did LeBron James play the final game of his career last night? Was anyone awake to see it? Also, how could we have thought Tyler Herro was better than Donovan Mitchell? And, how much better would the Stanley Cup Playoffs be if the Panthers were in it? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...