PMT DB
PMT DB
The vibes are at an all-time high as Memes prepares for his first-ever championship parade following The Knicks' title. Big Cat is fully leaning into the privilege of having the champion on his team, wasting no time moving his star point guard to the absolute top of the league hierarchy.
Big CatJalen Brunson is the current number one player in the NBA
I rank Jalen Brunson one. That's the whole point of winning a championship, is you get to spend an entire off season and saying your guy's number one. The whole point of winning a title is that then the next four months you get to just say, my guy, my best guy is the best guy in the whole league.
While the celebration continues in New York, Hank is already looking toward the Celtics' future and trying to shut down any rumors of a roster shakeup. Even with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name swirling in the scuttlebutt, Hank isn't willing to mess with the chemistry of his current championship core.
HankI would not trade Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo
[Big Cat: Do you want Giannis, answer the question, yes or no?] No. We won a championship with Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Why would we give that up?
Despite the coaching change that eventually led to the trophy, Big Cat made sure to give flowers to the man who built the foundation. He pointed out that while Mike Brown took them over the finish line, the culture change started long before this season.
Big CatThe Knicks would not have won the NBA title without Tom Thibodeau
Listen, I know there's people who've been like, oh yeah, Tibs, like Biggest Loser. They don't win this without Tibs. I really believe that. Tibs inherited a godawful Knicks team and franchise and made them winners pretty quickly and made them competent. And then Mike Brown obviously took him over the top, but the guy before the guy I think still has some importance.
US Open at Shinnecock with Shane Bacon
Shane Bacon joined the show to preview what promises to be a legendary and punishing US Open. With the wind howling off the ocean at Shinnecock Hills, the difficulty level is expected to be off the charts. Shane expects the elements to be the deciding factor, likely keeping the field from going low.
Shane BaconThe winning score at the US Open at Shinnecock will be over par
If those are the conditions, this is gonna be an over par US open. You're gonna see 3, 4, 5 over win come Sunday. And if the forecast holds up, that will be the case.
When it comes to the favorites, Shane is fading the world number one. He believes the mental grind and current putting struggles will catch up to Scottie Scheffler on a course this demanding.
Shane BaconScottie Scheffler will not win the US Open at Shinnecock Hills
I don't like Scottie this week at Shinnecock. I just, again, I think we've seen him more frustrated this year. I think it's getting to him a little bit and I think it's a golf course where if you're not driving it great, you're gonna get yourself in trouble... I don't think this is the US Open that Scottie wins.
Instead, Shane is looking at guys who can control their ball flight in the wind or have a history of grinding out tough pars on this specific layout. He’s especially high on a couple of ball-strikers who seem due for a breakthrough.
Shane BaconTommy Fleetwood is a top contender to win the US Open at Shinnecock Hills
I think Tommy Fleetwood, if he ever gets a major, it's gonna be a US open just with the way he plays. So I love Tommy this week. I think Tommy is near the top of my board in terms of who I think is gonna win this thing. He didn't play great on Sunday in Canada. I don't think that matters. I think he's found something with the ball striking.
Kentucky Sports Radio and Hot Seat/Cool Throne
Big Cat and PFT took over the airwaves for Kentucky Sports Radio, which led to one of the most bizarre hypotheticals in show history involving a five-minute tickling session. They also chatted with Kentucky head football coach Will Stein, who revealed himself as a massive A WL. Stein talked about his philosophy for turning the Wildcats into a powerhouse, emphasizing that you can't be passive if you want to compete in the SEC.
Aggressive recruiting is the lifeblood of building a winning college football program
I mean, I think we're just aggressive in recruiting... It is truly the lifeblood of our program and the best teams I've been on... had the best players. And so how do you do that? You gotta be ultra aggressive. You have to develop real relationships with these players.
Back in the world of Hot Seat/Cool Throne, the NCAA's lack of oversight remains a major topic of conversation. Following the Brennan Sobe situation at Texas Tech, Big Cat argued that the governing body needs to simplify its approach to the gambling era.
Big CatThe NCAA should have a single rule: players cannot bet on their own teams
There are no rules in the NCAA anymore. There are no rules. But if there should be one rule, it's that you can't bet on your own team. Like that's the one rule we should all agree. Like, hey, if the sport is gonna ever survive, we can't have that.
On a more positive note, Pete Crow-Armstrong earned a spot on the Cool Throne for hitting for the cycle. Even though he got picked off immediately after the feat, Big Cat sees it as a sign of things to come for the young Cubs star.
Big CatPete Crow-Armstrong is a superstar in the making
My Cool throne is Pete Crow-Armstrong because he hit for the cycle. He's my favorite cub. He's a superstar in the making, just so good at everything. And he's been on a tear. He hit his single to hit for the cycle and then got picked off the very, not even the next pitch, just the next throw. It was the perfect Pete Crow-Armstrong moment because he gives just enough red meat for the haters.
We wrap things up with some listener FAQs, including a deep dive into the discipline it takes to keep a show running for years. Big Cat’s advice for aspiring podcasters was simple: show up every single time.
Big CatConsistency and dependability are the most important factors for podcast success
The key to it in my eyes is dependability. You have to say, if we're doing the podcast three times a week, we do it three times a week every week. No days off. Like you have to deliver for the fans. You can't be like, oh well, you know, oh, there's no sports to talk about Friday. We're not gonna have a show. Because to be successful in this world, you have to become part of people's routines.
Next time you're stuck in a holler, just remember that nobody can hear you scream, but they can definitely hear you podcast.
