OutKick Hot Mic

We kickoff the first hour with a recap of game 2 of the Western Conf Finals where both teams looked like they were about to throw up in the 4th quarter. And that’s exactly what high stakes playoff basketball should look like. Plus, Jim on all things Yankees, sticky balls, and side eye, along with how catchers handle teams tipping pitches. And, the latest edition of "Let's Get Weird" w/ Davey Hudso...

The TV aspect of an NFL lottery draft would be phenomenal, but would tanking becoming a bigger issue? Plus, Taco Bell is battling to do away with the trademark for the term “Taco Tuesday” which happens to be owned by a pair of competitors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

King Jimmy powered the Miami Heat to another game one road win this time over the Boston Celtics. Butler credits his incredible level of play to his teammates trusting him with the ball. Armando breaks down the latest NFL news and we wonder how the heck Stetson Bennett doesn't have a college degree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get into why the NBA is well within their jurisdiction to “lay the hammer” on Morant and that’s what they need to do if they want to continue their momentum. And, we get Clay's reaction on the Ja situation, and McAfee and his big $$$ move to ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Silver "Honestly Shocked" by latest Ja Morant gun incident, "Assuming The Worst" as NBA investigates. We discuss the lengthy suspension facing the Grizzly start. Plus, the San Diego Padres and NY Mets spending $800 million to be under .500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark breaks down the themes for the 2023 PGA Championship: Jordan Spieth on a bad wrist comes in needing to win the PGA to complete a career Grand Slam. He would become only the sixth player in history to accomplish the feat. Spain’s Jon Rahm, the world’s top player, looks to continue his great 2023 momentum after winning the Masters in April and Mark's top pick to bring home the Wannamaker. Learn...

We kick off today's show with the dominance of Nikola Jokic, those defending Ja Morant right now are a big part of the problem. Even Adam Silver is publicly shocked, Also, Trey with the latest from the ACC meetings in Florida. Plus, the weekly edition of Primary Complaint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is ESPN good for McAfee, or is McAfee good for ESPN...we discuss the move to Bristol and how the show content will or will not change. Also, Curt chimes in on Judge's side eye during an at bat, the reason you shouldn't sleep on the Mets despite the poor start, and the reason AROD wore Oakley's in the batters box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baltimore Ravens cornerback picked up his phone and proclaimed to the Twitter heavens that he had just learned that the Titanic — and the tragedy associated with it — were completely real. We give you are own tidbits learned late in life. Plus, John discusses where DeAndre Hopkins will start next season and Pat McAfee's move to ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

We talk about Blue Jays broadcasters discussing Judge looking away before home run and Judges response to cheating allegations. And, Eric Reid joins to talk Jimmy Butler's playoff dominance and what it will take to beat the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get Doc's perspective on Morant, he thinks celebrity and fame may be causing Ja's inability to act like an adult and how his decisions are effecting the organization's image. Plus, is Tom Brady joining the Vegas Raiders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Missouri made a significant change to its Name, Image and Likeness legislation on Wednesday that is intended to get ahead of other states and the NCAA. We discuss the unintended consequences. And, Brett joins live from the ACC meetings to discuss Oregon & Washington being “cleared” and “vetted” to join B1G and other conference realignment news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

JA Morant manages to get suspended during offseason after flashing gun on Instagram for second time in 3 months. Plus, Dan discusses if Ja's sponsors will jump ship and if you can fix stupid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad gives us his must watch summer films and Mookie Betts apparently has no interest in messing with potentially haunted hotels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL released the 2023 schedule and drop our most anticipated matchups. Plus GUNZ recaps the Taylor Swift show, and how much creative control is Pat McAfee willing to give up if he joins ESPN. Plus, Max Alves, a winger for the Colorado Rapids of the MLS, has been suspended due to his alleged connection with illegal sports gambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

We kick off the Friday edition discussing which NFL social media teams crushed it and which ones bombed, from A.I. chatrooms, Annie Agar, anime battles and man-on-the-street vids, Thursday’s collection of NFL schedule videos was cleverly funny and did its job of hyping up fans for next season. And, Oregon & Washington “Vetted” And “Cleared” to join B1G. Plus, Mary Katharine host of "Getting Hammer...

Hutton had a conversation with Titans QB Will Levis at Top Golf last week, and it may have led to the entire Hot Mic staff falling in love with the Titans draft pick. Plus, we regrade the 2020 NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL media journalist Jim Trotter says league "watered down" and "silenced" his voice. And Armando breaks down the hype surrounding the NFL schedule release, Plus, we get weird with Davey Hudson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down why the NFL schedule release does matter…especially in this season’s AFC. And the NFL could sell a ketchup popsicle to a woman in white gloves. Plus, Trey gets into why the NCAA might have a gambling problem, and now the stakes are getting higher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much creative control and freedom is McAfee giving up if he signs with ESPN/Disney? And Clay drops in for his weekly visit to discuss college athletes gambling on sports, and the major branding issue Bud Light is facing heading into summer BBQ season and the NFL season down the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys discuss the NFL International games and the Black Friday game. And Mahomes holding his cards and will ask for more money after other QBs extended. Bobby (Swifty) Carpenter recaps the Taylor Swift show he attended in Nashville and the NFL schedule release. Plus, everything you need to know about the latest ongoing gambling investigation involving Iowa and Iowa State. Learn more about your...

We kick off HR1 with kicking Ted Lasso to curb because season 3 is terrible and looks like a direct response to some critic saying the show doesn’t feature enough LGBTQ storylines. Also, Bob Huggins reportedly will not be fired in wake of an on-air incident earlier this week. Plus, the voice of John Ireland tells us not to count out Golden State until we see the death certificate and shares a coup...

Another absurd take out of Bristol as ESPN’s Mike Greenberg seems to believe the hot weather in South Florida has taken its toll on the Knicks. Plus, Coach "Flip" shares his Payton Manning story, the experience coaching in the USFL, and being diagnosed with a rare condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis earlier this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Next year’s draft in Detroit has a chance to be special on a number of fronts. This years draft was all about the STARTERS, next year it's all about the STARS. Plus, According to Investigators punter Matt Araiza was falsely accused of gang rape. And, Mr. John gives the lowdown on the NFL schedule release and Texans owner denying the rumor fe forced team to draft CJ Stroud. Learn more about your ad...

Bob Huggins is still employed which may say more about West Virginia than anything. "The Fort" joins to chat the the YIPS in baseball, the special talent it takes to throw darts from the outfield to get, and how often players are asked to take a day off. Plus,Tennessee team’s season over after pitch count violation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices