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Joe Burrow on Paris Fashion, 120% Strength, and the Mt. Rushmore of Meat
The boys are back in the office after a Fourth of July break, and the energy is exactly where it needs to be for July. Big Cat and PFT wasted no time diving into the biggest story in sports: the undisputed GOAT of the NBA Summer League, Bronny James. While the rest of the world is debating nepotism, Big Cat is mostly just annoyed with the aesthetics of the box score.
Big CatBronny James should be required to use 'LeBron James Jr.' in the box score instead of 'B. James'
I really don't like the fact that [Bronny] is going by Bronny. Why not? His name's LeBron James Jr. Just go LeBron James Jr. I don't like calling like it's even in the box score. It's B James. Yeah. I don't like that, bro. I agree with you. The name is LeBron James Jr.
PFT pointed out that Bronny hitting a transition layup is apparently the most significant four-point performance in the history of basketball. The conversation shifted to the Bulls' recent moves, specifically the DeMar DeRozan trade to Sacramento. PFT offered a high compliment to the midrange king as he exits Chicago.
PFT CommenterDeMar DeRozan is the 'working man's Steph Curry'
DeMar DeRozan is the working man Steph Curry. [He does it] old fashioned [with twos not threes].
MLB All-Star Snubs and Greek Tax Law
With the MLB All-Star rosters being released, the perennial conversation about snubs began. While fans of Christian Walker and Francisco Lindor are losing their minds, PFT thinks the players who didn't make the cut are actually the real winners of the week.
PFT CommenterBaseball players are secretly happy when they get snubbed from the All-Star game
If I'm a baseball player and I get snubbed for the All-Star game, I'm secretly excited about it because at least you get to go have like three days where you don't have to work.
Max tried to defend the Phillies' honor, but the conversation quickly turned to Pete Alonzo’s bizarre obsession with the Home Run Derby. The guys are fascinated by the fact that he meditates in a panic room between rounds just to hit dingers in a meaningless exhibition.
MaxPete Alonso is the biggest loser in sports when the Home Run Derby comes around
Pete Alonso with the home run Derby is the worst. He is the biggest loser in sports when the Home Run Derby comes around. ... He, dude, he gets laser focused.
Before getting to the guest, PFT recapped his trip to Greece, which led to a fascinating discovery by Big Cat regarding the Greek economy. Apparently, the secret to their financial system is simply treating taxes like a suggestion at the bottom of a receipt.
Big CatTaxes are optional in Greece
In Greece, taxes are optional. And then their economy just crumbles every like 10, 15 years. They're like, Hey, we should probably start paying taxes. ... I looked, I just, I just Googled that. Yes. Currently more than half of Greek households are exempt from any personal income tax.
Joe Burrow Returns
Friend of the program Joe Burrow joined the show for his third appearance, and he’s officially reached the level of fame where he’s walking runways in Paris wearing backless suits. He admitted he’s going "Hollywood" for one week a year just to get out of his comfort zone, but Bengals fans shouldn't worry—he’s coming back physically dominant.
Joe BurrowI am 120% stronger than I was two years ago
[I am] 10, 15 pounds [bigger]. I feel a lot stronger. ... If I was a hundred percent strong two years ago, I am 120% strong now.
Joe was incredibly candid about his recovery, his "aura," and his desire to represent the red, white, and blue in a different capacity once the Olympics roll around.
Joe BurrowI really want to play for the Olympic flag football team
I really wanna play for the Olympic flag football team. Yeah. Like me, Ja'Marr [Chase], Justin [Jefferson]. Me and my friends out there playing flag football.
One of the best parts of the interview was Joe's take on the NFL's strict officiating. He’s tired of the league acting like pointing at a guy after a first down is a crime against humanity, especially considering what actually gets said on the field.
Joe BurrowNFL players should be allowed to taunt because they are adults getting paid
Why can't, I don't really understand. I think if you're getting paid to play football, you can taunt. I'm all for not taunting in college and high school. But once you get paid to play, I think we should be able to taunt and nobody's gonna get their feelings hurt. Like we're all big boys, we're gonna be okay.
He also gave his stamp of approval to the next generation of LSU quarterbacks entering the league, specifically high on the new commander in Washington.
Joe BurrowJayden Daniels is going to be a really good NFL quarterback
I like Jayden Daniels. I think he's gonna be really good. I like his motion.
Before letting him go, Jersey Jerry crashed the set to ask about the state of the AFC North. Joe didn't give the Steelers much bulletin board material, but he did keep the confidence high for the Cincinnati faithful.
Joe BurrowThe Bengals' championship window is open as long as I am the quarterback
[Is the window open?] It's always open. If you don't feel like that, then why are you playing football?
Mount Rushmore of Meat
To wrap up the show, the guys got into a heated Mount Rushmore of Meat. It started off normally with Big Cat taking Steak 1-1, but things devolved quickly when PFT tried to argue that "titties" and "ass" qualified as meat categories. After Commissioner Memes stepped in to restore order, PFT pivoted to a more traditional bird.
PFT CommenterChicken wings are the best food and would be my number one overall pick in a food draft
Chicken wings is my favorite. It is the best food. I would take it one, one in a food draft.
The draft got contentious when the definition of "meat" was challenged. Max tried to claim that fish and crustaceans don't count because of his Catholic upbringing, but PFT wasn't having any of it, especially when it came to his premium seafood pick.
PFT CommenterLobster meat is definitely meat because it is a crustacean
Lobster meat is considered meat because it is a crustacean and a type of seafood. ... [To Max] You grew up in a dumb household [if you think fish isn't meat].
Hank stayed true to his brand by taking Ribs and Brisket, while Big Cat rounded out his list with Sausage and a "bougie" pick of Duck. It was a classic PMT debate that proved once and for all that we are firmly in the dog days of summer.
Hopefully, Joe Burrow's backless suit becomes the official uniform of the 2024 Bengals sideline.
