Dan Le Batard

"I can't tell exactly what the lesson is." It finally happened. Dan's beloved New York Knicks won the NBA Finals in 5 games over the San Antonio Spurs. There are 1,000,000 potential takeaways on Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama, clutch play, choking, and more, but most importantly, Tony wants to make sure we celebrate him and how right he was about the "inherently evil" Wemby. Should Jalen Brunson be the REAL face of the league? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"There's a guy beating another guy...with a BUS STOP SIGN!" The vibes turned fast last night after Dan's New York Knicks dropped Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs. Mike Brown is blaming the officials, Dan is questioning Jalen Brunson, Zaslow has been wrong about every game in this series, and Amin is mad at DJ Khaled and his Carlos Boozer hair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Are you guys going to join me?" Jalen Brunson hit shots down the stretch. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated the earthling, Victor Wembanyama. Josh Hart did all the little things. Dan booked a trip to New York. Game 1 of the NBA Finals was an instant classic. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Hope is one thing. Faith is another." The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals, and Dan is jubilant. The Cavaliers brought a loser mentality to their collapse, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner's trip to Cleveland brought Chris joy, and Jalen Brunson has fully cemented himself as one of the greats. Plus, did a Knicks reporter steal Jeremy's gimmick? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, JuJu, Mike, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I've entered the transfer portal." Is Juju abandoning the Celtics? A Spurs player peed in a public bathroom? Dan thinks we want to hear his thoughts on Stephen Colbert? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm not gonna sleep with you." "Wanna bet?" After diving into Dan's biggest indiscretions during his time at ESPN, Pulitzer Prize-winning Amin Elhassan joins the show for his Weekend Observations and to discuss the world around the NBA Playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's trajectory toward being an all-time great, Myles Turner's complaints about the Bucks, and what the Thunder need to do to stop Victor Wembanyama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Contes interviews longtime Miami sports media member Jonathan Zaslow. They discuss a wide range of topics including Zaslow’s start in radio at 790 The Ticket, joining The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, Le Batard’s current relationship with Stugotz, the Miami Heat, working with Joy Taylor, and more. - 04:30: Being hired by Stugotz at 790 The Ticket - 15:55: Covering the LeBron James era in Miami - 21:37: The end of 790 The Ticket -30:45: Dan Le Batard Show’s reach vs ESPN Radio -32:37: Getting a role on The Dan Le Batard Show -35:35: Is Zaslow Stugotz’s replacement? -41:22: Relationship between Le Batard and Stugotz -48:35: Working with Joy Taylor Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You could win a championship if he were healthy..." After Dan issues his threat against his alma mater, the crew discusses their disdain for watching the three-point chucking Boston Celtics and why the Philadelphia 76ers may no longer be Joel Embiid's team despite his stellar night. Plus, how would YOU feel if TMZ were sending photographers into YOUR private life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Can you call it a mansion if you can't afford a sofa?" Did you watch the Miami Marlins and Janson Junk outduel Shohei Ohtani last night? Zas didn't, but that's because he was switching back and forth between the NBA and the NHL Playoffs from his cuck chair, rather than his uncomfortable leather couch. Also, as Dan rails against Greg's apology to the Dolphins over their 1st round pick, Chris leads the group on a search for the best items you'll find in a junk drawer. Today's cast: Dan Le Batard, Greg Cote, Jonathan Zaslow, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, Roy Bellamy, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Le Batard joins the show! Hurray! (33:30) What is going on in Pittsburgh? Are the Penguins for sale again? It as only five years ago that Fenway Sports Group purchased the franchise! (42:50) David Zaslav is rich. And now he is about to be super rich. Failed CEO is the best job to have if you can sell. (46:35) Mat Ishbia is back in the news. Today is a rundown of all of our favorites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Le Batard joins the show! Hurray! (33:30) What is going on in Pittsburgh? Are the Penguins for sale again? It as only five years ago that Fenway Sports Group purchased the franchise! (42:50) David Zaslav is rich. And now he is about to be super rich. Failed CEO is the best job to have if you can sell. (46:35) Mat Ishbia is back in the news. Today is a rundown of all of our favorites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start Hour 2 with your first guest! Dan Le Batard is here! (22:10) Inside the NBA is not going away. Why is everyone saying it? The show goes on! Even if Sir Charles he’s leaving… he won’t! (32:45) Texas Tech is head to the Women’s College World Series all because of NIL money. $1 million. That’s what it took to get NiJaree Canady. And she delivered and took down a dynasty! (39:30) Livvy Dunne Tok to TikTok and had some choice words for autograph chasers. It’s a bad situation for everyone. (46:00) Seattle Sounders want a bigger share of money from FIFA. The clubs are getting huge money. The leagues are getting huge money. But what about the players playing extra games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices