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Mark Wahlberg on Me Time, the GOAT Tom Cruise, and a Contentious Mount Rushmore
The final remote show of the summer kicked off with some unfortunate news for NBA fans as Chet Holmgren was ruled out for the season. While the injury sucks for anyone wanting to see the unicorn in action, PFT immediately looked for the silver lining in the Thunder's long-term tanking strategy.
PFT CommenterChet Holmgren should spend his injury year getting 'dummy thicc'
If I'm Chet Holmgren, I'm spending this year, like doctor's orders. You can't go on the treadmill. You can't go on the elliptical. No Peloton, no stair climber, just get dummy [thicc] Chet. Just get fat, Chet. You'll be a better basketball player.
Before getting into the meat of the show, Big Cat and PFT hit on the latest sports news, including the PGA Tour suddenly finding a mountain of cash to combat the LIV threat and the Lakers' bizarre decision to pair Patrick Beverley with Russell Westbrook. PFT predicts the locker room vibes in LA won't exactly be zen by Christmas.
PFT CommenterEither Russell Westbrook or Patrick Beverley will be gone from the Lakers by mid-season
This is going to be the team that will absolutely implode. It's going to be incredible. Like Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley there, that's the very definition of like, there's only room for one of those two guys. Like one of those guys is going to be gone by mid-season. There's no question about it.
Speaking of golf, the guys reacted to the new TGL indoor league. PFT isn't exactly sold on the idea of watching world-class athletes hit balls into a screen in a convention center.
PFT CommenterThe TGL indoor golf league is basically a 'Dude Perfect life simulator'
The new PGA thing, it looks like, like a dude perfect life simulator. The indoor tour with Rory and tiger. There's just going to like be standing in convention halls, just like smashing drives. And they're turning they're basically, they're trying to turn golf into, as close to a video game as you can get.
Mark Wahlberg Joins the Show
Recurring guest Mark Wahlberg hopped on to promote his new Netflix flick *Me Time* with Kevin Hart. It was a classic Wahlberg interview where he seemed roughly 15% sure of who he was talking to but remained a total pro throughout. The conversation veered from his legendary 2:30 AM workout schedule to his car dealerships in Ohio. Big Cat was particularly fascinated by the branding of Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet, which led to a discussion about whether a face tattoo could earn a listener a free Silverado.
Naturally, the talk turned to the Patriots and the sheer star power of Hollywood. When asked about potentially working with Tom Cruise, Wahlberg didn't hold back on the praise.
Mark WahlbergTom Cruise is the biggest movie star in the history of film
I got to tell you, Tom cruise is probably the biggest movie star in the history of film. One of them, for sure. I know if I could get the chance to work with Tom I'm showing up.
He also weighed in on the potential of a Conor McGregor fight, noting that his son begged him not to do it, even for $250 million. Wahlberg seems to have a better understanding of the UFC business model than most.
Mark WahlbergConor McGregor's frustration with the UFC stems from WME buying the company after he was the one driving the business
I think [Conor McGregor] was just frustrated because, when WME bought the UFC for a real number, he was the one who was really driving the business. So he was a little frustrated that guys were buying in and making money, but it was an investment opportunity.
Mount Rushmore of Things Cooler in Slow Motion
The vibes in the studio nearly disintegrated during the Mount Rushmore of things that are cooler in slow motion. Team Jilly (Jake and Billy) and Big Cat/PFT went head-to-head in a draft that featured everything from hummingbirds to knockout punches. However, the undisputed heavyweight champion of the draft was off the board early.
Big CatBoobs are the undisputed #1 overall pick for things that are cooler in slow motion
Boobs, easy. So they said, when we said slow motion, max, Hank and memes... they're like, oh, easy way. Who picked? Yeah. But you guys were going to pick it... literally Max took his pants off and started jerking off. He's like boom, boom and boom.
There was plenty of turmoil as Hank seemed to be in a particularly sour mood, leading to a breakdown in team chemistry that might require an emergency mediation session. Between Hank’s obsession with whales breaching and Billy’s "horny" picks, it was one of the most contentious segments in show history.
Fyre Fest of the Week
To wrap things up, the guys shared their Fyre Fests. Hank is losing his favorite office painting of a naked woman riding a tiger because the original owner wants it back, while Billy is dealing with a fungal infection on his back that he can't quite reach. Big Cat, meanwhile, is staring down the barrel of a 37-year-old's nightmare: a bachelor party weekend.
Big CatHangovers at age 37 are a traumatic experience that ruins your entire week
I'm pre upset at myself for how shitty I'm going to feel on Saturday and Sunday... I know I can reach my peak. It's just the, when I reached my peak, the aftermath is very, very difficult to bounce back with. So I'm, I probably won't feel good again until mid next week. So yeah, pre fire-festing the hangover and the regret that I have from going on a bachelor party at 37.
PFT stood in solidarity with the struggle of aging, noting that the biological tax on a good time has become strictly progressive.
PFT CommenterOnce you reach a certain age, the hangover punishment for having fun is far worse than the fun itself
The punishment for having fun is now way worse than the fun itself. So you'll just never have fun again. I've kind of reached that point as well where you're scared of what you're going to have to deal with in the aftermath.
Don't let the fungus get you down, Billy.
