The hosts welcome listeners on Fountain, noting a shift from Spotify as a positive sign of audience engagement. They appreciate the sats (satoshis) received from listeners and hope listeners are earning some as well through Fountain.
NBA Playoffs Discussion:
Warriors vs. Timberwolves: The episode begins with a live discussion of a Warriors-Timberwolves game, where the Warriors are slightly ahead at halftime without making a three-pointer, a rare stat not seen in playoff games for decades. Despite Steph Curry's absence due to a hamstring injury, the Warriors are competitive, playing tough defense. The hosts speculate on Curry's return, potentially in Game 6, and discuss Draymond Green's behavior, noting his restraint from ejection or suspension so far.
Other Series Highlights: They cover other playoff games, including Denver's win despite Jokic's poor performance, OKC's struggles, and exciting series like Knicks vs. Celtics and Cavs vs. Pacers. The hosts predict outcomes and discuss key players like Brunson and Haliburton, favoring the Knicks in potential Eastern Conference matchups.
Officiating Concerns: There's frustration over inconsistent officiating in the playoffs, with a preference for allowing physical play but calling impactful fouls. They compare this to other sports like hockey and NFL, noting the difficulty in making consistent calls.
NBA and NHL Contests:
The hosts update listeners on their NBA points and bracket challenges, with one host leading in points and another excelling in the NHL bracket despite limited hockey knowledge. They mention community participation and humorous sabotage theories regarding bracket scores.
A unique NHL story features Miko Rantanen, traded twice in a season (from Avalanche to Hurricanes to Stars), who then scores a hat trick to eliminate his original team, the Avalanche, in a playoff game.
Other Sports and Community Shoutouts:
UEFA Champions Pool: Congratulations to TN Stacker for winning, with thanks to Carson for organizing. The tiebreaker details are shared, highlighting the competitive nature.
Cricket and Other Pools: The IPL contest is on hold due to external issues, with substitutes like Japan and Thailand cricket matches added. Fantasy Baseball updates show community engagement, with one host back in first place.
Terminology Debate: A lighthearted discussion on whether "soccer" or "European football" is more insulting to fans, reflecting cultural differences in sports nomenclature.
Media Critique and New MLB Stat:
Colin Cowherd Critique: The hosts challenge Colin Cowherd's prediction that the 49ers will finish last in the NFC West, criticizing his illogical reasoning about their draft strategy. They invite him for a debate, humorously dubbing it "Cowherd Beef."
True Home Run Stat: A new MLB stat for 2025, "True Home Run," is introduced, counting home runs that would clear the fence in at least 50% of ballparks. The hosts debate its fairness and utility, suggesting it could be useful for awards like Silver Slugger but questioning its bias against park-specific strategies.
Conclusion:
The episode wraps up with a review of covered topics, ensuring community requests are addressed (like the Knicks’ comeback), and a sign-off promising to return next week in the sports territory.
Summary