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Throughout this postseason, there have been moments that summon a sort of Proustian memory of NBA playoffs past. The strongest foothold on our collective basketball memory left standing, however, isn’t so much a moment as it is an idea whose time … still hasn’t quite arrived. “No poet, no artist of any art, has his complete meaning alone,” T.S. Eliot wrote more than a century ago. “His significance, his appreciation is the appreciation of his relation to the dead poets and artists. You cannot value him alone; you must set him, for contrast and comparison, among the dead.” The beleaguered bewilderment in Luka Doncic’s eyes by the end of Game 2 against the Boston Celtics was the look of fatigue in the face of an overwhelming threat on the verge of history. I recognized that look. It was the look of James Harden, six years ago, at the end of the Houston Rockets’ crushing Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals—one of the biggest what-ifs in modern basketball.

The 2024 Mavericks Are Living Out the 2018 Rockets’ Dream

Boston, MA

Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Mavericks on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. He covers Jrue Holiday’s incredible performance, another injury scare for Kristaps Porzingis, an up-and-down game from Jayson Tatum, and a superb defensive performance by the entire Celtics squad (0:45). Then, Brian takes some listener calls before he and Jamie offer up some last licks on the game.

Celts Take a 2-0 Series Lead

Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles Lakers chasing Dan Hurley is like Leonardo DiCaprio trying to date Dua Lipa. Sure, she might meet up for coffee, but he’s a bit old, has a history of short-lived relationships, and can’t offer any spoils that she doesn’t already have. Hurley flew to Los Angeles over the weekend to meet with Lakers brass, but the aging stars, subpar supporting cast, and limited future assets had to have been a turnoff. Now that he has opted to stay with the Connecticut Huskies following his L.A. flirtation, the Lakers will need to lower their standards in their coaching search and re-target JJ Redick or a retread like James Borrego.

Dan Hurley Rejected the Lakers. Will LeBron Be Next?

JJ opens by previewing some pivotal Game 3s for the 2024 NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup final. Then, he is joined by SiriusXM’s Brian Geltzeiler to discuss the keys for Game 3, Jayson Tatum’s struggles, and whether Boston can make this a series. Plus, Joe House makes his Wise Wednesdays debut to break down the U.S. Open, Scottie Scheffler vs. the field, the best long shots, and ways to find the juice this weekend. Plus, fans share their words to the wise picks for Wednesday night.

Big Game 3s and U.S. Open Preview

Welcome to the new Ringer-Verse channel! It’s time to get witchy as the Midnight Boys dive into the third episode of The Acolyte and discover the origins of Mae and Osha. They discuss how the Force is interpreted in many different ways and how the Jedi’s power may be going too far in the High Republic era.

‘The Acolyte’ Episode 3 Instant Reactions

Missouri State

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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the show with sounds from a couple of awkward interviews (1:05). Then, they get into the following topics:. Reactions to ESPN’s halftime show criticism (9:31) Doris Burke makes television history (18:07) JJ Redick’s upside as an announcer (20:42) Later, in...

How Is ESPN Covering the Finals? Plus, a Chaotic Week at The Washington Post and the Art of the Awkward Interview.

Our penultimate episode on MF DOOM features line-by-line dissections of two standout tracks on MM..FOOD: “One Beer” and “Rapp Snitch Knishes.”. Support Dissect by leaving a review or sharing this episode on social media. It really helps. Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna.

“One Beer”/“Rapp Snitch Knishes” by MF DOOM

Steven Ruiz is joined by our newest NFL writer, Diante Lee! They predict who they think will be the top 10 defenses next season. Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins. Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS.

Predicting the Top 10 Defenses for the 2024 Season

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing negativity in the hobby (0:36). Then they talk about Topps Series 2, recent NBA rookie pricing, and their plans for the national (5:56). Later, Mike throws a tantrum and Jesse tries to play a game (25:17). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (36:41).

Mike Throws a Tantrum and Jesse Can’t Say “Onion”

Steve Ceruti, Paul Carr, and Anthony Dabbundo preview every group of the 2024 EUROs, including dark-horses, teams they’re fading, boom-or-bust teams, Golden Boot bets, and who they have lifting the trophy!. Hosts: Steve Ceruti, Paul Carr, and Anthony Dabbundo. Producers: Stefan Anderson. Subscribe: Spotify.

EURO 2024 Preview!

Matt and Lightshed media analyst Rich Greenfield react to Shari Redstone calling off the Paramount-Skydance deal at the eleventh hour after a sale seemed imminent. They discuss why Shari killed the deal, how one man is potentially responsible for convincing Shari to back out, what’s next for Paramount Global, and much more (03:08). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for the newest Pixar film, Inside Out 2 (30:44).

Paramount-Skydance Is Dead. What Now?

North Carolina State

Hendersonville, NC

Town Talks

According toCBS News, months after unfounded speculation that a stingray in a North Carolina aquarium was pregnant by a shark she shared a tank with, the establishment has confirmed that the sea creature actually has a rare illness.

North Carolina Aquarium: Stingray Pregnancy Suspected by Sharks; Tests Reveal Rare Disease

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Specific zodiac signs in astrology are viewed as homebodies due to the natural traits associated with their astrological profiles. These traits influence their preferences and comfort zones. The homebody tendencies of these zodiac signs develop out of their internal need for comfort, security, and personal space.

4 Zodiac Signs Who Love Staying In

Gods be good—it’s almost time to head back to Westeros, and Mal and Jo are here to help you prepare. First, they refresh you on the story to date by sharing their dueling recaps of every episode from HOTD’s first season (06:42). Then, showrunner Ryan Condal joins the pod to talk about everything from what he’s most excited about in Season 2 to rich dragon tapestries (82:24).

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Primer: Where We Left Off in Season 1. Plus, Showrunner Ryan Condal Joins!

(1:35) — YANKEES: The Yankees, without Juan Soto, lose two out of three to the Dodgers. (13:58) — METS: The Mets’ late-game heroics against the Phillies keep them in the Wild Card race. (22:52) — CALLS: Callers talk Yankees. (34:55) — TRIVIA: JJ returns to test...

Yankees Avoid the Dodgers Sweep, and Mets Rally in London

The U.S. Open is here, and House and Hubbard are joined by Twenty First Group’s Justin to preview this year’s tournament! They start off with Scottie Scheffler’s continued dominance, the attributes that it’ll take to win at Pinehurst, and the struggling LIV golfers (02:03). Then, they talk about some under-the-radar plays (24:01) and whether Tiger makes or misses the cut (35:41). Finally, they look into Rory and Xander’s chances (45:12) and offer their picks to win besides Scottie (51:15).

U.S. Open Preview, Picks, and Sleepers With Justin Ray!

James Allcott is joined by European football experts Jack Collins, Henry Hill, and Cai to take an in-depth look at one player to watch from every team playing at Euro 2024. Which star player will take the group stage by storm? Who will secure themselves a move? And are there some unlikely players that we should be keeping close tabs on?

One Player to Watch From Every Euros Team

Chris and Andy talk about the success of the new Richard Linklater movie, Hit Man, on Netflix over the weekend and how its streaming success compares to that of Bad Boys: Ride or Die at the box office (1:00). Then they talk about the strange new HBO comedy Fantasmas, from comedian Julio Torres (38:05), before discussing the latest episode of Top Chef (54:19).

‘Hit Man,’ ‘Fantasmas,’ and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 12

Brooklyn, NY

Jersey City, NJ

Hoboken, NJ

NewsBreak

Knicks Take Game 5

(0:45) — TWITTER SPACES: JJ returns to recap the Knicks’ 121-91 Game 5 win over the Pacers. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ...

Knicks Take Game 5

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