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This week, the guys react to the USA’s World Cup run ending with a 4-1 loss to Belgium, what went wrong defensively, Christian Pulisic’s injury, and where USMNT goes from here after another Round of 16 exit. Mike and Justin also get into the latest LeBron James rumors, whether Cleveland, Miami, or Golden State makes the most sense, and what the Lakers still need around Luka Doncic as they continue...

This week, the guys react to a wild stretch in sports as the USA advances in the 2026 World Cup and the NBA offseason keeps shifting by the day. Mike and Justin talk through USA’s win over Bosnia, the upcoming matchup with Belgium, LeBron James leaving the Lakers, where he could go next, and how Los Angeles is trying to rebuild around Luka Doncic with Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Quentin Grimes,...

Coach Tev joins Target Talk for a conversation that shows how naturally all of his worlds connect. From growing up in Irving and being deep into sports, to later finding music and developing a real eye for film and visual storytelling, he talks about the experiences that shaped how he moves as an artist now. We also get into the way he thinks about visuals, why building a full world around the mus...

This week, the guys break down a packed week in sports, starting with the 2026 World Cup as the USA moves toward the knockout rounds and the group stage begins to take shape. They also get into the latest NBA movement, including Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to the Miami Heat, the Dallas Mavericks hiring Dusty May, the 2026 NBA Draft, Austin Reaves staying with the Lakers, and what could be n...

Amp Buchanan joins Target Talk for a conversation about what A&R really looks like when the cameras are off. He breaks down the unglamorous side of the job, what labels and executives are actually paying attention to, and why authenticity still matters more than inflated numbers. He also talks about building The Ntrl Co., working with some of the city’s top producers, and how he approaches hel...

‘Sekend joins Target Talk to talk about the long road behind the music, from growing up as a pastor’s son and singing in church to studying at Berklee and slowly stepping into his own identity as an artist. He reflects on what church gave him, how he first started taking singing seriously, and why creating a clear separation between Cedric Jackson II and ‘Sekend became important once the music sta...

This week, the guys discuss the World Cup finally getting underway, what to expect from the early group stage, and which teams look like real contenders. They also get into Patrick Mahomes becoming the first player tied to a contract worth more than half a billion dollars, plus Tom Brady launching “Good Nut” coconut water. They also break down the Knicks taking control of the Finals after the Spur...

to the Rams, A.J. Brown finally landing in New England, Drake London getting paid, the Giants loading up at receiver, Russ retiring into the CBS booth, and Caleb Williams making Bears history on the Madden 27 cover. In basketball, they break down Knicks-Spurs in the Finals, what this matchup means for both teams, Steph Curry’s massive Li-Ning deal, and the Mavericks’ plan to move into a new arena...

Justin is back on the couch after a month away, and the guys get back to regular programming by catching up on fatherhood, the guest host run, and everything that happened while he was out. From there, they get into why the Cowboys still feel better coming out of the draft, the serious Josh Jacobs situation, the Knicks rolling into the Eastern Conference Finals, why the West still feels like the r...

With Justin still out, Mike is joined by another guest host, ZayyB from the OTG Podcast, for an episode that starts with ZayyB giving an update on the OTG Podcast before the conversation shifts into Aaron Rodgers saying this will be his last season, what went wrong for the Nuggets, LeBron’s future with the Lakers, Jason Kidd being out in Dallas, Cleveland’s collapse against the Knicks, Jaylen Brow...

With Justin still out, Mike is back with another guest host episode, this time joined by Amaelyah from Ethos. They get into Billy White’s show in Tyler, 100 Deep Houston, Isaiah Rashad’s Breakfast Club interview and the bigger conversation around privacy and masculinity in hip hop, Chris Brown’s Brown album, Drake’s Iceman expectations, the Lakers getting swept by the Thunder, the Timberwolves and...

This week, Mike is joined by his wife, Tish, for a guest-host episode that gets into George Pickens signing the franchise tag with the Cowboys, the 76ers eliminating the Celtics and Jaylen Brown getting fined after his postgame stream, the Timberwolves upsetting the Nuggets, the Lakers getting set for the Thunder with Luka Doncic still out, Cooper Flagg winning Rookie of the Year, the Mavericks br...

This week, the guys break down the Cowboys trading up one spot to draft Caleb Downs at No. 11, then coming back later in Round 1 for edge rusher Malachi Lawrence at No. 23. They also get into Brandon Aubrey becoming the highest-paid kicker in NFL history and George Pickens playing the season on the franchise tag, while Dallas waits until next offseason to revisit an extension. Around the league, t...

Amaelyah returns to Target Talk with a sharp perspective on what Ethos stands on now. She gets into being selective with her time, protecting the vision, and learning to separate what looks good from what actually helps an artist grow. She also breaks down why attention by itself does not mean much to her, why everything needs a real strategy behind it, and how that mindset has shaped the way Etho...

This week, the guys discuss the Dallas Wings taking Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft (9:37), A’ja Wilson signing the first supermax in WNBA history (15:14), and the Hornets’ play-in win over the Heat after LaMelo Ball tripped Bam Adebayo, sparking a bigger conversation about whether it was intentional and if the league handled it strongly enough (17:35). They also get into Doc...

Ambriidawg joins Target Talk to talk about the creative path that led her to launch Dawgii and what it has taken to bring the brand to life. She reflects on when clothing first started standing out to her, where her creativity lived before fashion, and how the idea for Dawgii slowly turned into something real. The conversation gets into the early challenges, the learning curve of building a brand...

This week, the guys discuss Kirk Cousins landing in Las Vegas, Angel Reese being traded to Atlanta, and the Bulls firing their president and GM with just a week left in the season. They also get into Cooper Flagg becoming the youngest player to score 50 after dropping 51 on Orlando, plus the Lakers dealing with injuries to Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves right before the playoffs. In music and cultu...

bdifferent joins Target Talk for a conversation about what happens when music stops being just something you do and starts becoming something you need. He talks about growing up in Atlanta, being shaped by family, loss, and competition, and how everything changed after losing his mom and grandmother. What comes through in this episode is not just the pain, but the way that pain gave his music weig...

We sat down with Spaceboifresh, 97.9 The Beat personality, artist, DJ, engineer, videographer, and self-described entertainer, for a conversation that really shows how much ground he’s covered. He talks about growing up in Oak Cliff, being raised by his grandparents, discovering music through the CDs and tapes his dad left behind, and how all of that shaped the way he creates now. From there, the...

This week, the guys discuss Jaden Ivey being out in Chicago and why the Bulls may have felt justified in making that move after a situation that went beyond basketball. They also get into Puka Nacua checking into rehab after a rough stretch off the field and what that context means around the latest allegations. They also talk Steph Curry nearing a return for Golden State’s play-in push, J. Cole c...

This week, the guys discuss the NBA playoff race tightening across both conferences as the regular season winds down, along with what Mac McClung’s G-League scoring record really means. They also break down Jay-Z’s GQ interview, including his take that rap battling may not need to be part of the culture anymore, plus his comments on Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The episode also covers J. Cole opening...

ZayHube joins Target Talk to talk about where he’s at right now and how he got there. From Virginia Beach roots to building in Dallas, he reflects on the early influences that shaped his taste and how his sound has started to come into its own over time. This is a conversation about patience, figuring it out as you go, and trusting what feels right creatively. We also get into the run he’s on righ...

This week, the guys discuss the growing tension between the NFL and referees as CBA negotiations stall, raising the possibility of a strike or lockout. They also break down Cade Cunningham being at risk of missing All-NBA due to the 65-game rule, despite having a career season. The episode also covers NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas, the WNBA’s new CBA and massive salary increases, and reac...

This week, the guys react to one of the most shocking scoring performances in NBA history after Bam Adebayo dropped 83 points, the second-highest scoring game ever behind Wilt Chamberlain. The performance sparked immediate debate across the league after Bam went 36-for-43 from the free throw line, raising questions about whether the free-throw volume overshadowed the historic night. The guys also...

This week, the guys switch things up with a special episode focused entirely on NFL Free Agency. Instead of the usual mix of sports and music, the guys break down the biggest moves from around the league as teams reshape their rosters heading into the new season. The Cowboys headline the discussion after trading for Rashan Gary from the Packers, adding a proven pass rusher to the defensive front....