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Rodney Woods joins Target Talk to share the path that took him from Nashville to chasing a professional basketball career, including earning a tryout with the Dallas Mavericks. He reflects on what the game taught him about discipline, the moment injury forced him to rethink everything, and how his time in law enforcement reshaped the way he approaches pressure, responsibility, and leadership. That...

Justin holds it down solo this week as weather and power outages keep Mike away, opening the episode with a quick check-in before jumping into the biggest NFL storylines around the league. He breaks down the Texans trading for David Montgomery, the Rams acquiring Trent McDuffie, the Patriots moving on from Stefon Diggs, and the Cardinals releasing Kyler Murray. He also gets into possible landing s...

Pierce Washington returns to Target Talk at a moment where everything seems to be lining up. Fresh off a big night at the Dallas Entertainment Awards and heading into SXSW, he joins us to talk about the stretch he’s been on and where his focus is right now. We spend time unpacking his upcoming project Budrow, dropping March 12. Pierce breaks down the vision behind the album, the strong jazz influe...

This week, the guys debate whether the Dallas Cowboys should pay Brandon Aubrey top-of-market money. If Aubrey is looking to reset the kicker market, is that smart roster building or risky cap allocation, no matter how elite he’s been? In the NBA, we break down the league’s proposed anti-tanking reforms and what they could mean for the draft lottery moving forward. From restrictions on top-four pi...

Ace Diosa joins Target Talk to talk about her journey from Houston to building a name for herself in modeling and beyond. She reflects on how she got started, the early lessons that reshaped her confidence, and the moment she began thinking of herself as more than just talent. We get into the reality of the industry, what people don’t see behind the scenes, and what separates those who last from t...

This week, the guys react to the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and whether the new Stars vs. Stripes vs. World format actually improved the event. Anthony Edwards wins All-Star MVP, but the dunk contest continues to raise questions about effort, star participation, and overall direction. In the NFL, the Miami Dolphins release Tyreek Hill after an injury-shortened season. Is this simply cap management,...

444 Dust joins Target Talk for one of our favorite conversations to date. She talks about growing up in Dallas, where the name came from, and how her early love for journaling and writing slowly turned into music. From working as a preschool teacher to finally releasing that first record, she opens up about the nerves, the leap of faith, and what it felt like putting herself out there. We get into...

This week, the guys react to the Seattle Seahawks defeating the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX to capture the franchise’s second Lombardi Trophy. Kenneth Walker III earns Super Bowl MVP, Seattle’s defense dominates with six sacks, and rookie quarterback Drake Maye struggles under pressure. The bigger question: is Drake Maye really a top five quarterback in the league right now? They a...

SauceFame joins Target Talk to talk about growing up in Oak Cliff, the music that shaped him early, and how acting first sparked his interest in performance before rap became the focus. He reflects on linking with Bay Bay for Tha Come Up, what that co-sign meant at the time, and how he’s evolved since then. We also get into his latest project What’s Next?, the momentum behind Morning, and the mean...

This episode was recorded early as the first wave of NBA trades began, prior to the full trade deadline. The guys react to the initial trade movement across the league, including James Harden being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jaren Jackson Jr. being dealt to the Utah Jazz, and the Boston Celtics acquiring Nikola Vučević. They break down what each move signals for Cleveland’s playoff push, M...

Jai Humble joins Target Talk to talk about the different roles she moves between and which one feels most present right now. She reflects on growing up in San Diego, the music and sports that shaped her early mindset, and what pushed her to make the move to Dallas. We talk about how those experiences continue to influence how she creates and how she shows up as both an artist and a business owner....

This week, the guys discuss the Dallas Cowboys hiring Christian Parker as defensive coordinator following a defensive staff overhaul. Around the NFL, the Super Bowl matchup is officially set as the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks, Bill Belichick is surprisingly not selected as a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer, the Buffalo Bills promote Joe Brady to head coach, and Shedeur S...

This week, the guys break down a busy NFL coaching carousel as multiple teams reshape their futures. The Chargers bring in Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator to build around Justin Herbert, Atlanta hires Kevin Stefanski as head coach and immediately faces fallout from Baker Mayfield, Tennessee turns to Robert Saleh to reset its defensive identity, Buffalo moves on from Sean McDermott after ano...

Nojo Wallace joins Target Talk to talk through the stretch he’s been on and the mindset behind it. He reflects on growing up in Arlington, being raised around music, and how those early influences shaped the way he approaches writing today. We talk about the evolution from Golden Child to GOLDIE, where the gold theme came from, and why it felt important for him to take full control of the producti...

This week, the guys try something new and open the conversation up beyond the usual week to week news. Mike and Justin talk through which players they trust most over the next two years in football and basketball, based on talent, situation, and feel. The episode starts in the NFL with thoughts on Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, then moves into players like CeeDee Lamb, Derrick Henry, and Justin Jef...

This week, the guys discuss a major shift in the NFL coaching landscape as the New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as their next head coach, ending his long run in Baltimore. The move signals a win-now mindset in New York and raises expectations immediately. They also react to Mike Tomlin stepping down in Pittsburgh, closing one of the most consistent coaching tenures in league history and opening...

C.V.M joins Target Talk for the first Target Talk of 2026 to talk about where he’s at right now and how he got here. He reflects on growing up, his time at Prairie View, and the moments when music slowly became more than just something he enjoyed. We talk about how faith shapes the way he moves, how he approaches creation, and what keeps him grounded when things get noisy. We also get into his sin...

This week, the guys discuss the Cowboys firing defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus as the organization signals urgency following another season defined by defensive breakdowns. With continued issues in red zone defense, communication, and explosive plays allowed, the conversation centers on what Dallas actually needs from its next defensive leader and whether this move comes too late to fully capi...

Happy New Year! The guys kick off 2026 by looking back on everything that defined 2025. From how the show evolved to the takes that aged well and the ones that didn’t, this episode closes one chapter and sets the tone for what’s next. They break down the Cowboys’ 2025 season from top to bottom, the moments that defined it, the issues that never went away, and where Dallas truly stands heading into...

This week, the guys discuss the Cowboys’ 34–26 loss to the Vikings and why it feels like the season is effectively over, even if the team continues to operate otherwise. Dallas falls to 6-7-1, remains outside the NFC playoff picture, and continues to struggle with red zone execution and defensive consistency. With Philadelphia firmly in control of the division, the conversation centers on the grow...

This week, the guys discuss Dallas’ 44–30 loss in Detroit and how it dramatically narrows the Cowboys’ playoff path. With the three-game win streak snapped and the margin for error gone, the conversation turns to what Dallas needs to do, why the division is still the clearest lane, and whether the team’s defensive issues can realistically be fixed in time. Around the league, Philip Rivers makes a...

Laniesha joins Target Talk to talk about her journey into music, what shaped her confidence as a vocalist, and how her sound has evolved over time. She reflects on the moment she realized she could really sing, the early recording sessions that helped define her as an artist, and how her creative instincts guide her now. We also talk about what inspires her outside of music and what continues to g...

This week, the guys discuss where Dallas stood heading into the Detroit matchup after a record-setting Thanksgiving win over Kansas City. The Cowboys entered the week at 6-5-1 with momentum, a stronger defensive identity forming inside, and a playoff race that was tightening on both the division and wildcard fronts. In the NFL, Thanksgiving delivered some of the biggest ratings ever, several conte...

MNCE joins Target Talk to talk about the path that led her from writing poems as a kid in Fort Worth to shaping the sound she is creating today. She reflects on the early influences that pushed her toward music, the growth she felt after releasing Somber , and what stepping away for a year taught her about herself as an artist. We also talk about how her creative world goes far beyond music, from...

This week, the guys discuss Dallas returning to the field after an emotional week and delivering one of their most complete performances of the season. Dak led the offense with rhythm, Pickens and CeeDee bounced back after early discipline, and the defense showed real progress with help from the new additions up front. Around the league, young quarterbacks are stepping in under pressure, contender...