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WHAT DO MA$E & CAM'RON HATE ABOUT MUSIC IN 2026 & IS THERE ANY LOYALTY IN COLLEGE ANYMORE?! S8 EP48
NIL dealsCollege sports economicsPlayer loyalty

WHAT DO MA$E & CAM'RON HATE ABOUT MUSIC IN 2026 & IS THERE ANY LOYALTY IN COLLEGE ANYMORE?! S8 EP48

The hosts and guest dissect the 'Wild West' of NIL deals in college sports, debating whether immediate millions or long-term development is the smarter play, and draw parallels to the internet's impact on the music industry.

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HOW TO FIX NBA TANKING, THE KEVIN DURANT FILES ARE WILD & WOULD YOU BUY THE SEAHAWKS?! | S8 EP30
NBA DraftNBA TankingKevin Durant

HOW TO FIX NBA TANKING, THE KEVIN DURANT FILES ARE WILD & WOULD YOU BUY THE SEAHAWKS?! | S8 EP30

The hosts dissect radical proposals to fix NBA tanking, the implications of Kevin Durant's alleged burner account, and the bizarre marital rules that once dictated a Sacramento Kings player's sideline behavior.

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THE PROBLEM WITH SIGNING NEW ARTISTS & WHETHER OR NOT YOUR GREATNESS HAS TO DO WITH WHO YOU PUT ON?
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THE PROBLEM WITH SIGNING NEW ARTISTS & WHETHER OR NOT YOUR GREATNESS HAS TO DO WITH WHO YOU PUT ON?

This episode dissects controversial sports news, from Tyreek Hill's release to Mike Tomlin's Hall of Fame debate, then pivots to the complex dynamics of artist management and the NBA's unspoken tanking strategies.

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MICHAEL IRVIN ON THE MIAMI RESURGENCE, AFTERMATH OF THE LOSS & BAKER MAYFIELD WANTS ALL THE SMOKE!
College FootballNIL DealsTransfer Portal

MICHAEL IRVIN ON THE MIAMI RESURGENCE, AFTERMATH OF THE LOSS & BAKER MAYFIELD WANTS ALL THE SMOKE!

Michael Irvin and the hosts dissect the evolving landscape of college football, the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on player development, and the controversial management decisions in the NFL, including the Bills' owner's public comments on a player.

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KNICKS PLAYERS ONLY MEETING IS A BAD SIGN FOR NY & CAM'RON TALKS "IT FACTOR" IN MUSIC! | S8 EP9
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KNICKS PLAYERS ONLY MEETING IS A BAD SIGN FOR NY & CAM'RON TALKS "IT FACTOR" IN MUSIC! | S8 EP9

The hosts dissect the Knicks' recent struggles, the elusive 'it factor' in sports and music, and the disruptive business shifts in college athletics.

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GUESS THE "U" AIN'T BACK, JOSH ALLEN CRYING, CALEB'S MAGIC IS OVER & WHAT HAPPENED TO CJ STROUD?
College Football PlayoffNFL PlayoffsMiami Hurricanes

GUESS THE "U" AIN'T BACK, JOSH ALLEN CRYING, CALEB'S MAGIC IS OVER & WHAT HAPPENED TO CJ STROUD?

This episode breaks down critical college and NFL playoff games, dissecting controversial plays, coaching decisions, and the evolving financial landscape of professional and collegiate sports.

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