[W]roundball w/ Trae [NBA Season Preview, Predictions, Over/Under]

The Celtics may be built to dominate the East, but their biggest playoff weakness could still be sitting on the bench: a coach without a Plan B. Arturo, Celtics analyst Trey Adell, and NBA spreadsheet specialist Tay preview the season, challenge the betting lines, and make the case for who’s built to break out - and who’s headed for trouble.Arturo brings the big-picture read across all 30 teams, from why Boston’s size and offensive rebounding could be a “cheat code” to the playoff adjustments that could make or break its title chances. Trey brings the Celtics fan’s eye for matchup details and a strong case for Detroit as a serious threat in the East. Tay puts the roster talk in context with his win-total spreadsheet and a sharp look at the crowded race for the middle seeds.You’ll hear why Houston’s win total looks too low, why Memphis could be far better if Zach Edey stays healthy, and why Portland might be more dangerous than its line suggests. The crew also debates Detroit’s ceiling, the risks facing Denver and Golden State, and which teams could surprise, disappoint, or blow things up before the trade deadline.Larry brings a Lakers fan’s perspective to the discussion, including the question every fan wants answered: can Luka’s supporting cast hold up over a full season? Then the crew makes its calls on MVP, Rookie of the Year, the Finals matchup, and the teams most likely to derail expectations.If you want more than a list of predictions, this is a full-court preview of the matchups, roster bets, and coaching decisions that could shape the season.

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[W]roundball w/ Trae [NBA Season Preview, Conference Breakdowns Part 2]

Part 2 of the [W]roundball 26-27 NBA season preview!

Boston may have built a roster designed to turn missed threes into a cheat code. But the Celtics’ biggest test this season might not be talent - it might be whether Joe Mazzulla can adjust when the playoffs take away Plan A.Arturo, Trey Adell, Tay, and Larry preview the NBA season from every angle, weighing team strengths, over/under lines, and the questions that could reshape both conferences. Arturo brings the numbers and Celtics perspective; Trey, a Celtics analyst and stat-focused voice, breaks down the roster and playoff matchups; Tay shares projections from his season spreadsheet; and Larry adds a Lakers fan’s view of the league.You’ll hear why Trey thinks Detroit is being overlooked, why Houston’s win total looks far too low, and what makes Portland and Memphis intriguing bets to outperform expectations. The crew also examines the new incentives around tanking, the crowded race for the East’s middle seeds, and the risky roster questions facing teams like Golden State, Denver, and Philadelphia.Then it’s time for the bold calls: conference finalists, a possible MVP, a rookie to watch, and the team most likely to blow things up. The conversation keeps circling back to the same question: which teams can adapt when their preferred game plan stops working?If you want a lively, numbers-minded preview that gets beyond the obvious contenders, this is your guide to the season ahead.

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Halloween Spooktacular

Halloween is probably one of my favorite holidys. Join me, Shawn, Dave, and Jeremiah in this haunted jaunt wihere we take a long walk down memory lane. We talk best candy. We talk favorite horror movies. We tell each other spooky ghost stories. Get your flashlight ready because this will give you thrills and chills!

[W]roundball w/ Trae [NBA Season Preview, Conference Preview 1]

[W]roundball is back with our second episode of Season 2 as we preview the upcoming NBA season. We got an entire crew of stats guys. Do the math and lock in.

The NBA season is back, and the best bets may be hiding where the odds look most wrong. Is Boston built to dominate the East, are the Rockets being wildly underrated, and which teams are about to fall apart?Arturo leads a full-season preview with Celtics analyst Trey Adell and Tay KZY, whose spreadsheet grounds the predictions in the numbers. Larry brings a Lakers fan’s perspective to the debate, as the crew works through all 30 teams, their win totals, and the storylines that could reshape the standings.You’ll hear why Boston’s size and rebounding could be a “cheat code,” and why the Celtics’ biggest obstacle may be finding a Plan B when playoff defenses take away their favorite actions. Trey makes the case for Detroit as a serious threat in the East, while the panel weighs the risks around Toronto, Indiana, the Lakers, and a fragile Golden State roster.Out West, the crew questions Houston’s surprisingly low win total after a 52-win season and makes the case for a dangerous Portland team. They also debate Cooper Flagg’s impact in Dallas, Zach Edey’s potential in Memphis, and whether Denver’s roster can hold up around Nikola Jokić. Then come the big calls: MVP, Rookie of the Year, conference finalists, and an NBA Finals pick.If you want sharp NBA talk, bold predictions, and lively disagreements about where the season is headed, this is your full-court preview. Bring your own picks and see which ones survive the debate.

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The Prescription: A New Mission

The Prescription is growing beyond wrestling, and Dr. Lariat is ready to take it somewhere unexpected. Get the mission behind the show’s next chapter: honest conversations, big fandom energy, and a community built to inform, entertain, and keep learning.Dr. Lariat reflects on how a wrestling-fan interview show became a roster of programs spanning nerd culture, world affairs, sports, and more. The goal isn’t just to cover new subjects - it’s to keep the scene fresh, welcome different perspectives, and bring people together.You’ll also hear why creating the show has become a source of purpose and growth for Dr. Lariat, and the people who help keep the mission moving. Plus, character-filled audio drops from Dr. Smooth add a taste of the playful, out-of-pocket energy coming to The Prescription.A fresh direction, a bigger community, and one clear call: listen in, lock in, and roll out. See you next time.

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SOW w/ BJ Bethel [Skydance, Media Deals, Rights, Personal Accountability]

Could the media merger threatening AEW’s TV future actually make the promotion more valuable? Larry, Numbers, and B.J. Bethel weigh the evidence behind the headlines, challenge the online hot takes, and ask what comes next for AEW, WWE, and the companies controlling where wrestling gets watched.Numbers brings the ratings math, including why Dynamite’s streaming audience may be much larger than its cable numbers suggest. The panel unpacks the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal, the debt and uncertainty surrounding the new media landscape, and whether AEW is better off staying put or taking its audience to the open market.Then comes a wrestling-history argument guaranteed to spark debate: has TNA’s legacy helped the business, or held it back? The trio makes the case, considers what alternatives like Ring of Honor brought to the table, and revisits how the industry changed before AEW arrived.They also tackle the backlash over Samoa Joe appearing at his church, Will Ospreay’s claim to be apolitical, and why viral reactions deserve more scrutiny before they become received wisdom. Larry keeps the conversation moving, Numbers tests assumptions against the data, and B.J. adds industry perspective and sharp pushback.If you want wrestling talk that looks beyond the match card to the money, media, history, and context behind the headlines, this one is for you.

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Nerd Talking Spider-Man of the House

Everybody gets one

Hey welcome again to another trip to the comic stop. On this episode Jeremy, Matt, & Larry are joined by some big nerds in Seth and Arturo! In this episide.

This episode brings together Larry, Arturo, Matt, Seth, and Jeremy for a wide-ranging nerd hangout that starts with Spider-Man and Spider-Verse but quickly expands into comics, toys, horror, wrestling, and pop culture rabbit holes. It matters because the conversation is driven by real fan memory: how each speaker got into nerd culture, what they collect, and which stories still hold up.

We discuss Spider-Man casting ideas, the origins of comic fandom, collector habits, and the movies, comics, and figures that shaped each of our taste. The result is part nostalgia, part recommendation list, and part group therapy for lifelong nerds.

• We catch up on everything that is current in our world of geekddom withr the geekkeeper. Where we give our pulls of the week. And dig into origins in nerdom
• Matt and Larry are then joined by Ten to talk the happenings of SDCC 26 and all the fallout from the announcements.
• We also close with a tribute to Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, two performers who left an outsized mark on pop culture through talent, charisma, and a willingness to make every project better. From there, the conversation shifts into Marvel talk, including a detailed reaction to X Men 97, a long discussion of Spider-Man across film and comics, and some speculation about where the MCU may be heading.
• In this episode, Seth, Larry, Jeremy, Matt D, and Numbers all contribute in a substantive way. The discussion moves from remembrance and legacy into comic book continuity, character interpretation, and what makes a superhero story still

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SoW w/ BJ Bethel [Murder Trials, ParaBros Merger, Life and Death]

This is our first episode of State of World. Where we talk current events and cover news in ways where people can feel informed. We will still be covering wrestling on this particular episode. However this is a new type of show for the channel.

Larry, Matt, and Arturo discuss the court-approved Warner Bros. settlement and the financial risks surrounding the merger. They also explain how this current-events episode fits alongside the show’s separate coverage of wrestling reporting.

When a murder trial becomes true-crime entertainment and a wrestler’s death becomes clickbait, real people pay the price. Journalist B.J. Bethel and host Larry examine what responsible coverage looks like, why the latest media mega-merger could reshape the industry, and how to honor a life without turning tragedy into content.

Bethel brings firsthand perspective from the Caleb Flynn murder trial, where texts, GPS data, and smartwatch evidence raised questions about both the case and the future of digital privacy. He also describes the impact of online speculation and “crime tourism” on grieving families—and why accuracy and restraint matter most when the stakes are life and death.

Then the conversation turns to the proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. merger: the debt behind the deal, the jobs and creative opportunities potentially at risk, and the growing concentration of power in entertainment. Larry and Bethel connect those industry stakes to a wider question: who benefits when media becomes more consolidated?

They also call out irresponsible wrestling coverage, including premature reports about deaths, and the engagement-driven incentives that can spread false information. Larry shares personal memories of PAC from their PWG days, while Bethel reflects on PAC’s rare versatility, influence on fellow wrestlers, and reputation as a generous colleague.

A candid conversation about journalism, media power, wrestling, and grief—and a reminder that behind every headline are people who have to live with its consequences.

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