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Derrick White, Adam Thielen, and Hank’s Bald Era Begins
A man of his word, Hank finally paid his debt on Friday. With the Boston Celtics officially NBA champions, Hank sat in the barber's chair to undergo a full transformation into a bald man. While the guys marveled at the shape of his head, Big Cat noted that this isn't just about a bet—it's about the landscape of media shifting before our eyes with JJ Redick taking the Lakers job.
Big CatThe JJ Redick hiring is huge for the podcast community because it proves podcasters can do anything.
JJ Redick, coach of the Lakers... my first thought was, it's huge for the podcast community. It is. Us podcasters can do anything.
While Redick is moving from the mic to the bench, Big Cat and PFT were quick to point out that they are staying true to the game. They aren't interested in the gimmicks that define the current "juice ball" era of the industry.
Big CatWe are competing against the 'juice ball era' of podcasting where every show uses gimmicks and stunts to get numbers.
PFT and I want it on the record that we've always done this podcast Natural. We've never, we've never dated Taylor Swift. Nope. We've never became the, the Lakers head coach. It's the juice ball era. It is. It's crazy. Everyone's got all these tricks and bits trying to get all their numbers up. We just show up and we run the ball every day.
The Summer of Hank and the Duck Boat
Just as Hank was beginning to look like every dude from Long Island, a surprise guest called in to change his life. Coach Joe Mazzulla joined the show to reward Hank’s sacrifice by inviting him onto the championship duck boats for the parade. It’s an incredible turn of events for the show’s resident Celtics fan, even if the optics are a bit skewed.
HankIt's going to be tough to beat the 'Make-A-Wish' allegations now that I've been invited on a Celtics championship duck boat.
I mean, the, the, it's gonna be tough to beat the Make-A-Wish allegations. [Big Cat: Yeah, oh yeah.]
Max joined via Zoom from the middle of a cross-country move to react to the news, and the juxtaposition was pure PMT. While Max was sweating in 98-degree heat in a car that smelled like shit, Hank was being fitted for a championship parade. The guys also touched on the Monty Williams firing in Detroit, with PFT finding the silver lining in the Pistons' disaster.
PFT CommenterThe Detroit Pistons job is the American Dream because you get paid $60 million not to work
I think that this makes the job opening in Detroit way more attractive. Yeah. Because you can go there for a year, get fired and still get paid for the remaining four or five years that you have on your contract... getting paid money not to work is the American dream. And so that's ultimately the best thing that you wanna be looking for when you're a head coach.
NBA Champion Derrick White
Derrick White joined the show fresh off the championship run to discuss his chipped tooth, his new contract status, and what it’s like to actually win it all. He admitted that while he tried to hide the tooth for the trophy photos, the vibes in Miami with the team were unmatched.
Derrick WhiteThe 2024 Celtics are one of the all-time great NBA teams
I mean you, you think about it, you're like, I mean we're one of the all time teams. I'm obviously, I'm biased and so I'm gonna say it, but just you, you think about it like you are just enjoying it... I do think like we are one of those teams and it's the best run.
He also gave some veteran advice to Hank regarding his new dome—mostly involving sunscreen—and looked back on the chemistry that made this Celtics team special. When asked about who might get the most lit during the parade, White had a dark horse candidate in mind.
Derrick WhiteSam Hauser will be the sneaky drunkest person at the Celtics championship parade
So my dad said he is like, I just seen a Reddit post and I was one of the top vote getters [for drunkest at parade]... I mean I could see that. So yeah, I'll probably be up there... And I could see Sam Houser as the sneaky drunkest one. Sam Houser. That's my dark horse.
Adam Thielen: Minnesota Nasty
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen joined the show to bridge the gap between football and the upcoming American Century Celebrity Golf Championship. Thielen is a legitimate stick, and he didn't hold back on his expectations for the tournament in Tahoe or his ability to bomb it off the tee.
Adam ThielenI average 330 yards on my drives on the golf course.
I hit about three 30. [Big Cat: Jesus.] And again, like that's always been my strength.
Despite the Panthers' struggles last season, Thielen is entering his 11th year with a chip on his shoulder and a strange goal for a 33-year-old receiver. He’s leaning out and looking to defy the age curve entirely.
Adam ThielenI will be the fastest I've ever been in the NFL this season at age 33
I want to be the fastest I've ever been. So my goal is to lean out, to be as fast as I've ever been. Top end speed, change the direction, and I truly, I think I can do it. I feel great right now... My goal is to be as fast and explosive as I possibly can.
Thielen also took a trip down memory lane, discussing the Minneapolis Miracle and his time with Kirk Cousins. While he defended Cousins' legendary preparation and process, he couldn't quite bring himself to defend Kirk’s questionable culinary choices.
Adam ThielenKirk Cousins' infamous foil-wrapped grilled steak looked terrible.
I saw the pictures. I feel like this was like maybe four or five years ago when he posted on, and I'm, I texted him immediately. I'm like, what, what is that? ... but it looked terrible.
Fyre Fest and the Bulls Rant
Before getting to Fyre Fest, Big Cat had to let off some steam regarding the Chicago Bulls trading Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City for Josh Giddey without securing a single draft pick. It was a classic Chicago sports fan spiral that set the tone for the end of the week.
Hank’s Fyre Fest was actually a "reverse" Fyre Fest—the fact that he went mega-viral for yawning and calmly high-fiving during the Celtics' title-clinching moment. He faced 20 million views worth of heat for his lack of enthusiasm, but he stood by his reaction.
HankI wasn't going to fake a celebration for the cameras just because the Celtics won the championship
I just don't know really. Like I was thinking that what should I do? And I kind of knew that that was gonna be the reaction, but I also wasn't gonna fake it. Like I wasn't gonna drop to my knees and be like, you guys knew you were gonna win after game three.
PFT’s Fyre Fest involved his El Camino dying again and his dog, Blake, developing a very specific and painful new target during morning walks. He’s at the point with the car where he needs some expert help, leading to a new business pitch.
PFT CommenterThere should be a 'dating app' style platform for young men to find old guys who know how to fix cars.
I just had an idea for like a dating app, but it's young dudes that want to meet up with old guys. Mm. Who know about cars. I feel like an old guy wants to share his car knowledge.
Don't forget to wear your sunscreen if you're bald or just Hank Lockwood.
