Dan Katz
Barstool Sports personality known as Big Cat, co-host of Pardon My Take
Dan Katz (Barstool Sports personality known as Big Cat, co-host of Pardon My Take) hosts Pardon My Take. Topics they speak about most include 2026 NBA playoffs, 2026 Major League Baseball postseason, New York Knicks.
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Katz credited listeners for the show's long run at number one.
“we've been number one for a long, long time, and it's all because of you guys”
Pardon My Take: The 2026 Takie Awards Featuring Celebrity Guest Presenters, Blake Griffin, Blake Bortles, Brooks Koepka And More (Jul 24, 2026) · Listen from 2:34:53
Katz says the show is established enough that guests should understand its ball-busting style without explanation.
“I expect everyone who comes on the show to have at least some kind of understanding of it that we don't have to explain it anymore”
Pardon My Take: Jimmy Tatro, Open Champion Winner Ryan Fox, LeBron Will Never Make A Decision, Mt Rushmore Of Non Edible Things That Look Delicious + FAQ’s (Jul 22, 2026) · Listen from 2:27:28
- Prediction · due Dec 2026
Katz predicts Aaron Donald will return to play for the Los Angeles Rams this season.
“aaron donald is going to be a ram this year and we're all just gonna have to deal with it”
Pardon My Take: Tony Romo, Conor McGregor Blows Out His Knee, The World Cup Is All Blue Bloods + Mt Rushmore Of Guys You Want To See Ride A Horse (Jul 13, 2026) · Listen from 34:54
Katz argued state income tax differences matter greatly to hockey players given their smaller salaries.
“Hockey guys, if you're making $2 million, the difference on state income tax, that's massive”
Pardon My Take: Max Homa Talking US Open And Wyndham Clark's Big Win, George Kittle, World Cup And The USMNT Is The Best + Mt Rushmore Of Deli Meats (Jun 22, 2026) · Listen from 54:08
Katz argues fans are hypocritical for criticizing J.J. McCarthy's honest answer while complaining about cliché athlete answers.
“we're all hypocritical when it comes to how athletes talk”
Pardon My Take: TJ Oshie, Spurs Force A Game 7, Baseball and Presidents + Fyre Fest Of The Week (May 29, 2026) · Listen from 44:11
Katz said a billionaire who doesn't own a sports franchise can't be trusted.
“If you're a billionaire and you don't own a sports franchise, that's the whole reason you become a billionaire is to own a sports franchise”
Pardon My Take: Dan Soder, Knicks Whomp The Sixers, The Hungover Episode, Hot Seat/Cool Throne + FAQ’s (May 6, 2026) · Listen from 1:57:28
2026 NBA playoffs6 of 7
- Came true
Katz predicts the Knicks will win the Finals, arguing the Spurs have faced offensively limited opponents.
“I think the Knicks are going to win this series”
Pardon My Take: NBA Finals With Kirk Goldsberry, FSU Head Coach Luke Loucks, Myles Garrett To The Rams + Memes Vs Zac (Jun 3, 2026) · Listen from 1:25:16
- Didn’t happen
Katz predicts the Thunder will probably win Game 7 against the Spurs.
“if you had to go gun to your head, I think the Thunder probably win game seven because it is like”
Pardon My Take: TJ Oshie, Spurs Force A Game 7, Baseball and Presidents + Fyre Fest Of The Week (May 29, 2026) · Listen from 9:31
Katz argued NBA teams must endure playoff losses before winning titles, which hurts San Antonio's chances.
“I really do think the NBA is the one league where you have to go through the wars to to get over to the top of the mountain”
Pardon My Take: Tracy McGrady, Knicks Go Up 2-0, James Harden Is Still James Harden, Boat Pictures And Fyre Fest of The Week (May 8, 2026) · Listen from 1:32:32
- Came true
Katz predicted the Oklahoma City Thunder would beat the Los Angeles Lakers decisively in their second-round series.
“The Thunder are better than the Lakers. They throttled them in the regular season, and I just expect them to throttle them again in this series”
Pardon My Take: Dan Soder, Knicks Whomp The Sixers, The Hungover Episode, Hot Seat/Cool Throne + FAQ’s (May 6, 2026) · Listen from 28:55
Katz observed that recent NBA champions such as the Bucks, Nuggets and Celtics failed to build expected dynasties.
“The last five years have been very weird when you look back where – Giannis and the Bucs win one”
Pardon My Take: Live From Max's Bachelor Party, Sixers Take Down Celtics, Jerry O'Connell And Dante The Don Join The Show, NBA/NHL Playoffs Plus Max's Brothers (May 4, 2026) · Listen from 47:01
- Didn’t happen
Katz predicts the eighth-seeded Magic will beat the Pistons because of matchup advantages.
“I do think they're going to beat the Pistons because the Pistons don't have, like, the Magic are just bigger and stronger”
Pardon My Take: NHL Playoffs With Ryan Whitney, NFL Draft Recap, NBA Playoffs, Who’s Back Of The Week + We Get Involved In The Press Off (Apr 27, 2026) · Listen from 47:49
2026 Major League Baseball postseason
Katz argued that the Brewers needed to honor their timeless tickets for the playoffs or risk bad karma.
“But you've got to, if you care about karma, juju, whatever, you've got to redeem these tickets”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 6, Fastest 2 Minutes, Texans Are Back, Caleb Returns, Titans Get Their First Win, Rams Rock Bottom + Who's Back Of The Week And Playoff Baseball (Oct 19, 2026) · Listen from 2:46:25
Katz disagreed with Cleveland ruling out Gavin Williams for Game 6, arguing the team had to win that game before worrying about Game 7.
“I get it, but you've got to win game six if you want to get to game seven”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 6, Fastest 2 Minutes, Texans Are Back, Caleb Returns, Titans Get Their First Win, Rams Rock Bottom + Who's Back Of The Week And Playoff Baseball (Oct 19, 2026) · Listen from 2:43:30
Katz calls Kiké Hernández the best postseason player ever.
“He is the best postseason player ever. He has 17 home runs in the postseason”
Pardon My Take: Eli Manning, Ryen Russillo Talking CFB, Falcons Dominant MNF Win, Playoff Baseball And Listener Takes (Oct 7, 2026) · Listen from 9:33
- Prediction · being checked
Katz predicts the White Sox will finish off the Guardians in their division series because of their momentum.
“I do think that this series is over. Cause I think the white socks are just playing”
Pardon My Take: Eli Manning, Ryen Russillo Talking CFB, Falcons Dominant MNF Win, Playoff Baseball And Listener Takes (Oct 7, 2026) · Listen from 12:15
Katz proposes that NBC let fans choose home or away team local announcers via TV and streaming rather than mixing booths.
“You have all your streaming apps. The TV version on NBC, you can have whoever's the home team”
Pardon My Take: CFB With Stanford Steve, Bears QB Case Keenum, Bears Crush The Eagles, Baseball Playoffs And FAQ's (Sep 30, 2026) · Listen from 31:59
New York Knicks
Katz argues teams should schedule championship parades about a week after winning to give players a stretch of celebration.
“Make the parade like a week later because you basically are saying to your team, you get to party for this entire week”
Pardon My Take: US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’s (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 16:14
Katz credits Tom Thibodeau with making the Knicks competent winners before Mike Brown took them to a title.
“Tibbs inherited a god-awful Knicks team and franchise and made them winners pretty quickly and made them competent”
Pardon My Take: US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’s (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 17:19
Dan Katz argues that the point of winning a championship is getting to spend the offseason calling your team's best player the league's best.
“That's the whole point of winning a championship is you get to spend an entire offseason saying your guy's number”
Pardon My Take: US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’s (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 8:00
Katz credited Leon Rose's roster building for surrounding Brunson with long, strong defenders.
“it's credit to the Knicks roster building and what Leon Rose has done in terms of the Knicks just have really good defenders and crazy length”
Pardon My Take: Wyndham Clark, Knicks Take 1-0 Lead, Stanley Cup Final Chaos + Fyre Fest of The Week (Jun 5, 2026) · Listen from 14:39
- Came true
Katz predicted the Knicks would win the NBA Finals against the Spurs.
“I think the Knicks are going to win this series. I really do”
Pardon My Take: Spurs Win Game 7, Knicks and Finals With Mike Breen, SCF With Keith Yandle Plus Who’s Back Of The Week (Jun 1, 2026) · Listen from 25:34
Houston Texans
- Prediction · due Jan 2027
Katz said he had bet the Texans to win the AFC South.
“I did bet them to win the AFC South at plus 400”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 6, Fastest 2 Minutes, Texans Are Back, Caleb Returns, Titans Get Their First Win, Rams Rock Bottom + Who's Back Of The Week And Playoff Baseball (Oct 19, 2026) · Listen from 30:52
Katz argued that C.J. Stroud had regained his comfortable, accurate rookie-year form.
“He looks like C.J. Stroud rookie year where he's comfortable in the pocket and he's scanning the field and he's hitting guys with a perfectly thrown ball”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 6, Fastest 2 Minutes, Texans Are Back, Caleb Returns, Titans Get Their First Win, Rams Rock Bottom + Who's Back Of The Week And Playoff Baseball (Oct 19, 2026) · Listen from 16:43
- Prediction · being checked
Katz predicted the winless Texans would beat the Titans the following weekend for their first win.
“Their next six games are at the Titans. I think they're going to win that game. I think they're going to get their first win next weekend”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 4, Fastest 2 Minutes, Patriots Big Win, Eagles Hit Rock Bottom, Bryce Young Is Elite Plus Who's Back Of The Week And MLB Playoffs (Oct 5, 2026) · Listen from 48:23
Katz argued the Texans should play more aggressively on offense given their strong defense.
“if your defense is that good, Don't be like, hey, let's try to win every game 16 to 13”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 3, Fastest 2 Minutes, Drake Maye Has The Yips, The Ravens Win In 7 Seconds, Witching Hour Madness Plus Who's Back Of The Week (Sep 28, 2026) · Listen from 1:35:38
LeBron James free agency
Katz argues that purely from a basketball standpoint, Philadelphia was LeBron's best option.
“In terms of just basketball, it was the best choice. If you say that it was between Cleveland, Golden State, Miami”
Pardon My Take: Patrick Kane In Studio, LeBron James To Philadelphia, Who’s Back + Mt Rushmore Of Things You Eat With A Spoon (Jul 27, 2026) · Listen from 4:03
Katz predicted that LeBron James would be caught golfing while injured, prompting questions about his love for the game.
“Wherever he goes and plays, he's going to have an injury, and then he's going to be caught golfing with that injury”
Pardon My Take: The 2026 Takie Awards Featuring Celebrity Guest Presenters, Blake Griffin, Blake Bortles, Brooks Koepka And More (Jul 24, 2026) · Listen from 2:17:01
Katz argues Philadelphia gives LeBron the best title chance but predicts he will not go there.
“Philly is the best chance to win a title this year. He's not going to Philly”
Pardon My Take: Jimmy Tatro, Open Champion Winner Ryan Fox, LeBron Will Never Make A Decision, Mt Rushmore Of Non Edible Things That Look Delicious + FAQ’s (Jul 22, 2026) · Listen from 7:31
Dan Katz argues that LeBron James returning to Cleveland would be a fitting end to his career.
“To finish it where he started it, close to Akron, everything that is involved in that, I think would be very cool”
Pardon My Take: Lebron James Is A Free Agent Again, World Cup Must Win For USMNT, John Smoltz Talking Baseball Plus Our Dingers Only Fantasy Draft (Jul 1, 2026) · Listen from 5:16
2026 FIFA World Cup
- Prediction · due Jul 2028
Katz predicted Spain would also win the next European Championship.
“They won the World Cup. They're probably going to win the Euro in two years”
Pardon My Take: Titans HC Robert Saleh, Spain Wins The World Cup, Ryan Fox Wins The Open And Bryson Melts Down + Mt Rushmore Of Animals You Want To Get Drunk With (Jul 20, 2026) · Listen from 4:57
Katz argued Spain won by smothering opponents through possession and pressing.
“They are a boa constrictor. They just lull you to death, slowly, slowly just keep the ball”
Pardon My Take: Titans HC Robert Saleh, Spain Wins The World Cup, Ryan Fox Wins The Open And Bryson Melts Down + Mt Rushmore Of Animals You Want To Get Drunk With (Jul 20, 2026) · Listen from 4:17
Dan Katz criticizes FIFA's tiebreaker changes for producing meaningless group-stage finales.
“I thought that FIFA changing the tie-breaking rules the way they did is so stupid”
Pardon My Take: Caleb Williams, Joel Klatt, USMNT Loses To Turkey, National Sports Podcast Rapid Fire, Mt Rushmore Of Household Appliances + Fyre Fest Of The Week (Jun 26, 2026) · Listen from 12:05
Katz criticized the new head-to-head group tiebreaker for rendering several final group games meaningless.
“And they basically with this new head to head rule, they've eliminated probably, I don't know, six games that just will have no meaning”
Pardon My Take: Max Homa Talking US Open And Wyndham Clark's Big Win, George Kittle, World Cup And The USMNT Is The Best + Mt Rushmore Of Deli Meats (Jun 22, 2026) · Listen from 35:39
2026 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament
Katz argued that both Final Four semifinals were disappointing despite the pre-game hype.
“Turns out both games kind of stunk, and the Illinois-UConn game was just UConn being better at what UConn wants to do”
Pardon My Take: Final Four Weekend As Michigan And UConn Advance, John Fanta Talks CBB + Possibly Taking The UNC Job, Geno Crash Out + National Sports Podcast Topics And Who's Back (Apr 6, 2026) · Listen from 7:43
- Can’t be judged
Katz argues the Final Four is wide open and that dismissing UConn and Illinois is wrong.
“I do think that any of these four teams can win it. It does not feel like a consolation game to me whatsoever”
Pardon My Take: UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley, April Fools Has Everyone On Alert, NFL League Meetings, Hot Seat/Cool Throne And Guys On Chicks (Apr 1, 2026) · Listen from 42:45
Katz contends elite teams now win by assembling very tall players who score efficiently at the rim, removing shooting variance.
“If you have guys that are all 6'10 and above and they can just dunk the ball and lobs and just score at the rim like that, it's not like, oh, we might be cold shooting one night”
Pardon My Take: Sweet 16 Night 1, Giants HC John Harbaugh, Max Homa Stops By For PMT Spring Break + Fyre Fest Of The Week (Mar 27, 2026) · Listen from 7:19
Katz argues the Big Ten proved itself the strongest conference, with three of the first four Elite Eight teams.
“I think we're finding out the Big Ten was really, really good, because three out of four teams... in the Elite Eight so far are Big Ten teams”
Pardon My Take: Sweet 16 Night 1, Giants HC John Harbaugh, Max Homa Stops By For PMT Spring Break + Fyre Fest Of The Week (Mar 27, 2026) · Listen from 4:01
Philadelphia 76ers
Katz argues that Joel Embiid now faces the greatest pressure and will bear the blame if the Sixers fall short.
“the pressure has gone to a billion is Joel Embiid. Because if they don't perform, it will be his”
Pardon My Take: Patrick Kane In Studio, LeBron James To Philadelphia, Who’s Back + Mt Rushmore Of Things You Eat With A Spoon (Jul 27, 2026) · Listen from 38:14
Katz said the effect of the series win on Joel Embiid's legacy remained to be determined depending on how far the 76ers go.
“I'm saying it's... to be determined. You can't be like, this is definitive. This has changed everything”
Pardon My Take: Live From Max's Bachelor Party, Sixers Take Down Celtics, Jerry O'Connell And Dante The Don Join The Show, NBA/NHL Playoffs Plus Max's Brothers (May 4, 2026) · Listen from 11:12
Dan Katz argued that in crunch-time possessions the 76ers have become Tyrese Maxey's team rather than Joel Embiid's.
“when you have two possessions at the end of the game that are like gotta-have-it possessions, it's Tyrus Maxey's team”
Pardon My Take: Live From Max's Bachelor Party, Sixers Take Down Celtics, Jerry O'Connell And Dante The Don Join The Show, NBA/NHL Playoffs Plus Max's Brothers (May 4, 2026) · Listen from 4:37
Oklahoma City Thunder
Katz suggested the Thunder might have won Game 7 had they not played Lu Dort, since the Spurs could ignore him defensively.
“I actually think that the Thunder might have won this game if they didn't play Lou Dort”
Pardon My Take: Spurs Win Game 7, Knicks and Finals With Mike Breen, SCF With Keith Yandle Plus Who’s Back Of The Week (Jun 1, 2026) · Listen from 13:20
Katz argued that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the best player in Game 7 even though the Spurs were the better team.
“without being called a thunder glazer that SGA was the best player in Game 7. The Spurs were the best team”
Pardon My Take: Spurs Win Game 7, Knicks and Finals With Mike Breen, SCF With Keith Yandle Plus Who’s Back Of The Week (Jun 1, 2026) · Listen from 9:48
Katz argues that widespread hatred of the Thunder is good for the NBA, contrary to discourse that they are bad for the league.
“And I think that hate is awesome for the NBA. Because a lot of the discourse is OKC is bad for NBA”
Pardon My Take: Knicks To The Finals, Wemby Domination, Saints RB Travis Etienne, Saints Safety Justin Reid, Who’s Back Of The Week And More (May 26, 2026) · Listen from 30:27
Detroit Pistons
Katz contends Cade Cunningham is a future superstar and Detroit just needs to build scoring around him.
“he has the makings of a superstar you just got to build like you've you've you've stamped that part”
Pardon My Take: Ryen Russillo In Studio, NFL Schedule Release, Zoo Trades, Playoffs And Fyre Fest (May 15, 2026) · Listen from 57:45
Katz argues the Pistons should consider benching Jalen Duren because his game has not translated to the playoffs.
“I actually think the Pistons should probably not start him, and it sucks because it's funny to laugh”
Pardon My Take: Brooks Koepka, PGA Championship With Shane Bacon, Wemby's Revenge, Lebron's Last Game? Plus Guys On Chicks (May 13, 2026) · Listen from 33:11
Katz said Cade Cunningham took a major leap by carrying the Pistons back from a 3-1 deficit.
“Cade Cunningham, that's a big leap, I feel like, for him because the way he played in those last three games was absolutely out of his mind”
Pardon My Take: Live From Max's Bachelor Party, Sixers Take Down Celtics, Jerry O'Connell And Dante The Don Join The Show, NBA/NHL Playoffs Plus Max's Brothers (May 4, 2026) · Listen from 36:29
Los Angeles Lakers
Katz says the Lakers were never close to the Thunder's level, even with Luka Dončić.
“The Lakers were never even close to being as good as the Thunder”
Pardon My Take: Brooks Koepka, PGA Championship With Shane Bacon, Wemby's Revenge, Lebron's Last Game? Plus Guys On Chicks (May 13, 2026) · Listen from 39:55
Katz argued that even a healthy Luka Dončić would not let the Lakers beat the Thunder.
“No, it would matter a little bit, but I'm saying healthy Luka, the Lakers still do not win this series”
Pardon My Take: Tracy McGrady, Knicks Go Up 2-0, James Harden Is Still James Harden, Boat Pictures And Fyre Fest of The Week (May 8, 2026) · Listen from 10:05
- Came true
Katz predicted the Lakers would likely be beaten badly by Oklahoma City while praising their series win over Houston.
“I think they're probably going to get smashed by OKC, but it doesn't mean that that wasn't like an insanely impressive series”
Pardon My Take: Live From Max's Bachelor Party, Sixers Take Down Celtics, Jerry O'Connell And Dante The Don Join The Show, NBA/NHL Playoffs Plus Max's Brothers (May 4, 2026) · Listen from 41:09
Cleveland Browns
Katz described the Browns' formula as keeping games close with defense until Deshaun Watson wins them in the fourth quarter.
“Drag you into deep water and then have Deshaun Watson in the fourth quarter drown you”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 6, Fastest 2 Minutes, Texans Are Back, Caleb Returns, Titans Get Their First Win, Rams Rock Bottom + Who's Back Of The Week And Playoff Baseball (Oct 19, 2026) · Listen from 32:06
Katz said Deshaun Watson is not yet good but is approaching it.
“Again, I'm not going to say he's good. I think he's brushing up against good”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 3, Fastest 2 Minutes, Drake Maye Has The Yips, The Ravens Win In 7 Seconds, Witching Hour Madness Plus Who's Back Of The Week (Sep 28, 2026) · Listen from 1:15:54
2026 NFL season
- Prediction · due Jan 2027
Katz predicted the Chiefs would earn the AFC's top seed.
“And the Chiefs are just the Chiefs. They're going to get the one seed”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 4, Fastest 2 Minutes, Patriots Big Win, Eagles Hit Rock Bottom, Bryce Young Is Elite Plus Who's Back Of The Week And MLB Playoffs (Oct 5, 2026) · Listen from 2:29:42
- Partly true
Katz predicted the Bears would beat the Eagles 20-19 on Monday Night Football.
“I'm going to say Bears 20, Eagles 19. I don't know how we got there”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 3, Fastest 2 Minutes, Drake Maye Has The Yips, The Ravens Win In 7 Seconds, Witching Hour Madness Plus Who's Back Of The Week (Sep 28, 2026) · Listen from 2:36:32
Chicago Bears
Katz praised Ben Johnson for winning games with three different quarterbacks in the first four weeks.
“Ben Johnson now, we're four weeks in the season. He has won a football game with three different quarterbacks”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 4, Fastest 2 Minutes, Patriots Big Win, Eagles Hit Rock Bottom, Bryce Young Is Elite Plus Who's Back Of The Week And MLB Playoffs (Oct 5, 2026) · Listen from 1:25:46
Katz argues that Ben Johnson is the best coach in the NFL and he would not trade him for any other coach.
“I think he's the best coach in the NFL. I would not trade him for any other coach in the NFL”
Pardon My Take: CFB With Stanford Steve, Bears QB Case Keenum, Bears Crush The Eagles, Baseball Playoffs And FAQ's (Sep 30, 2026) · Listen from 37:29
Predictions
5 came true · 2 didn’t · 1 partly · 9 pending
- Prediction · due Jan 2027
Katz said he had bet the Texans to win the AFC South.
“I did bet them to win the AFC South at plus 400”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 6, Fastest 2 Minutes, Texans Are Back, Caleb Returns, Titans Get Their First Win, Rams Rock Bottom + Who's Back Of The Week And Playoff Baseball (Oct 19, 2026) · Listen from 30:52 · Houston Texans
- Prediction · being checked
Katz predicts the White Sox will finish off the Guardians in their division series because of their momentum.
“I do think that this series is over. Cause I think the white socks are just playing”
Pardon My Take: Eli Manning, Ryen Russillo Talking CFB, Falcons Dominant MNF Win, Playoff Baseball And Listener Takes (Oct 7, 2026) · Listen from 12:15 · 2026 Major League Baseball postseason
- Prediction · due Nov 2026
Katz predicted the Milwaukee Brewers would win the World Series.
“The Brewers are going to win the World Series. They have Team of Destiny vibes. They won 103 games”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 4, Fastest 2 Minutes, Patriots Big Win, Eagles Hit Rock Bottom, Bryce Young Is Elite Plus Who's Back Of The Week And MLB Playoffs (Oct 5, 2026) · Listen from 2:40:55 · 2026 MLB postseason
- Prediction · due Jan 2027
Katz predicted the Chiefs would earn the AFC's top seed.
“And the Chiefs are just the Chiefs. They're going to get the one seed”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 4, Fastest 2 Minutes, Patriots Big Win, Eagles Hit Rock Bottom, Bryce Young Is Elite Plus Who's Back Of The Week And MLB Playoffs (Oct 5, 2026) · Listen from 2:29:42 · 2026 NFL season
- Prediction · being checked
Katz predicted the winless Texans would beat the Titans the following weekend for their first win.
“Their next six games are at the Titans. I think they're going to win that game. I think they're going to get their first win next weekend”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 4, Fastest 2 Minutes, Patriots Big Win, Eagles Hit Rock Bottom, Bryce Young Is Elite Plus Who's Back Of The Week And MLB Playoffs (Oct 5, 2026) · Listen from 48:23 · Houston Texans
- Prediction · due Oct 2026
Katz predicts the White Sox will reach the American League Championship Series.
“I think the White Sox are going to go to the ALCS”
Pardon My Take: CFB With Stanford Steve, Bears QB Case Keenum, Bears Crush The Eagles, Baseball Playoffs And FAQ's (Sep 30, 2026) · Listen from 33:22 · Chicago White Sox
- Partly true
Katz predicted the Bears would beat the Eagles 20-19 on Monday Night Football.
“I'm going to say Bears 20, Eagles 19. I don't know how we got there”
Pardon My Take: NFL Week 3, Fastest 2 Minutes, Drake Maye Has The Yips, The Ravens Win In 7 Seconds, Witching Hour Madness Plus Who's Back Of The Week (Sep 28, 2026) · Listen from 2:36:32 · 2026 NFL season
On September 28, 2026, the Bears beat the Eagles on Monday Night Football, so Katz picked the right winner. But the final score was 27-7, not the 20-19 he predicted. The Bears won by 20 points, not 1, and the Eagles scored only 7.
Sources: Bears 27-7 Eagles (Sep 28, 2026) Final Score - ESPN · Winners, losers as Bears stun Eagles 27-7 on Monday Night Football · Monday Night Football: Case Keenum, Bears beat Eagles 27-7 - NBC Sports
Checked Oct 20, 2026
- Prediction · due Apr 2027
Katz predicted that Phil Mickelson would make the cut at the Masters.
“I think Phil's going to make the cut at the Masters this year”
Pardon My Take: The 2026 Takie Awards Featuring Celebrity Guest Presenters, Blake Griffin, Blake Bortles, Brooks Koepka And More (Jul 24, 2026) · Listen from 2:16:48 · Masters Tournament
- Prediction · due Jul 2028
Katz predicted Spain would also win the next European Championship.
“They won the World Cup. They're probably going to win the Euro in two years”
Pardon My Take: Titans HC Robert Saleh, Spain Wins The World Cup, Ryan Fox Wins The Open And Bryson Melts Down + Mt Rushmore Of Animals You Want To Get Drunk With (Jul 20, 2026) · Listen from 4:57 · 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Prediction · due Dec 2026
Katz predicts Aaron Donald will return to play for the Los Angeles Rams this season.
“aaron donald is going to be a ram this year and we're all just gonna have to deal with it”
Pardon My Take: Tony Romo, Conor McGregor Blows Out His Knee, The World Cup Is All Blue Bloods + Mt Rushmore Of Guys You Want To See Ride A Horse (Jul 13, 2026) · Listen from 34:54
Podcasts hosted
- Pardon My Take · 37 episodes in TMT
Appearances
NFL Week 6, Fastest 2 Minutes, Texans Are Back, Caleb Returns, Titans Get Their First Win, Rams Rock Bottom + Who's Back Of The Week And Playoff BaseballPardon My Take · Oct 19, 2026 · 2 h 59 min
The Pardon My Take hosts recap NFL Week 6 game by game, from the Texans' London win to the Rams' slump, then discuss the MLB playoffs and Who's Back of the Week.
Eli Manning, Ryen Russillo Talking CFB, Falcons Dominant MNF Win, Playoff Baseball And Listener TakesPardon My Take · Oct 7, 2026 · 3 h 23 min
The Pardon My Take hosts cover MLB playoffs, Lane Johnson's retirement and the Falcons' win, then talk ball with Eli Manning and college football with Ryen Russillo.
NFL Week 4, Fastest 2 Minutes, Patriots Big Win, Eagles Hit Rock Bottom, Bryce Young Is Elite Plus Who's Back Of The Week And MLB PlayoffsPardon My Take · Oct 5, 2026 · 2 h 56 min
The Pardon My Take crew recaps every NFL Week 4 game of 2026, from the Patriots beating the Bills to the Eagles' collapse, plus MLB playoffs and Who's Back.
CFB With Stanford Steve, Bears QB Case Keenum, Bears Crush The Eagles, Baseball Playoffs And FAQ'sPardon My Take · Sep 30, 2026 · 3 h 6 min
The Pardon My Take crew rehashes their teams' MLB wild card losses and the Bears' Monday night win, then talks college football with Stanford Steve and interviews Case Keenum.
NFL Week 3, Fastest 2 Minutes, Drake Maye Has The Yips, The Ravens Win In 7 Seconds, Witching Hour Madness Plus Who's Back Of The WeekPardon My Take · Sep 28, 2026 · 3 h 6 min
Dan Katz, PFT Commenter, Hank Lockwood and the Pardon My Take crew recap every NFL Week 3 game of the 2026 season, plus golf and baseball.
Patrick Kane In Studio, LeBron James To Philadelphia, Who’s Back + Mt Rushmore Of Things You Eat With A SpoonPardon My Take · Jul 27, 2026 · 2 h 24 min
The Pardon My Take crew debates LeBron James signing with the 76ers, runs Who's Back, interviews Patrick Kane on his Blackhawks return, and drafts spoon foods.
The 2026 Takie Awards Featuring Celebrity Guest Presenters, Blake Griffin, Blake Bortles, Brooks Koepka And MorePardon My Take · Jul 24, 2026 · 2 h 48 min
Big Cat, PFT Commenter and the Pardon My Take crew hand out the 2026 Takey Awards, with cameo presenters, Jerry O'Connell, a Pittsburgh Zoo CEO and the Blake of the Year race.
Jimmy Tatro, Open Champion Winner Ryan Fox, LeBron Will Never Make A Decision, Mt Rushmore Of Non Edible Things That Look Delicious + FAQ’sPardon My Take · Jul 22, 2026 · 2 h 37 min
The Pardon My Take hosts discuss LeBron James's free agency and Bryson DeChambeau, then interview actor Jimmy Tatro about Hawk and golfer Ryan Fox about winning the Open.
Titans HC Robert Saleh, Spain Wins The World Cup, Ryan Fox Wins The Open And Bryson Melts Down + Mt Rushmore Of Animals You Want To Get Drunk WithPardon My Take · Jul 20, 2026 · 2 h 2 min
The Pardon My Take crew recaps Spain's World Cup win, Ryan Fox's Open title and Bryson DeChambeau's penalty, then interviews Titans head coach Robert Saleh.
Tony Romo, Conor McGregor Blows Out His Knee, The World Cup Is All Blue Bloods + Mt Rushmore Of Guys You Want To See Ride A HorsePardon My Take · Jul 13, 2026 · 2 h 32 min
The Pardon My Take crew recaps Conor McGregor's injury and the World Cup, then interviews Tony Romo about his career, broadcasting and golf.
Matthew And Brady Tkachuk, Taylor Twellman Talking World Cup, USMNT Sucks At Soccer Again + Mt Rushmore of Aquatic AnimalsPardon My Take · Jul 8, 2026 · 2 h 50 min
Pardon My Take hosts lament the USMNT's World Cup loss to Belgium, interview Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, and discuss the World Cup with Taylor Twellman.
NBA Free Agency With Brian Windhorst, World Cup, Balogun's Red Card Suspended And People Are Big Mad At The US, Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce Wedding + Mt Rushmore Of WeaponsPardon My Take · Jul 6, 2026 · 2 h 29 min
Pardon My Take hosts celebrate Folarin Balogun's suspended suspension at the World Cup, draft a Mount Rushmore of weapons, and debate NBA free agency with Brian Windhorst.
Emergency Jaylen Brown Trade Reaction + Timm Woods And The Return Of Dungeons And DragonsPardon My Take · Jul 2, 2026 · 2 h 58 min
Pardon My Take hosts react live to Jaylen Brown's trade to the 76ers and the USMNT's World Cup win, then play Dungeons & Dragons with Timm Woods.
Lebron James Is A Free Agent Again, World Cup Must Win For USMNT, John Smoltz Talking Baseball Plus Our Dingers Only Fantasy DraftPardon My Take · Jul 1, 2026 · 3 h 5 min
Dan Katz, PFT Commenter, Memes and Zach discuss LeBron James's free agency and the World Cup, interview John Smoltz on pitching, and hold their Dingers Only fantasy draft.
Caleb Williams, Joel Klatt, USMNT Loses To Turkey, National Sports Podcast Rapid Fire, Mt Rushmore Of Household Appliances + Fyre Fest Of The WeekPardon My Take · Jun 26, 2026 · 2 h 30 min
The Pardon My Take crew reacts to the USMNT's loss to Turkey, ranks household appliances, and interviews Caleb Williams and Joel Klatt about football.
NBA Draft, Giannis To The Heat, Wyndham Clark, USMNT Team Captain Tim Ream + Mt Rushmore Of Hard To Spell WordsPardon My Take · Jun 24, 2026 · 2 h 34 min
The Pardon My Take crew debates the NBA draft, Trae Young's contract and Giannis's trade to Miami, then interviews U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark and USMNT captain Tim Ream.
Max Homa Talking US Open And Wyndham Clark's Big Win, George Kittle, World Cup And The USMNT Is The Best + Mt Rushmore Of Deli MeatsPardon My Take · Jun 22, 2026 · 2 h 50 min
The Pardon My Take crew and guests Max Homa and George Kittle discuss Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open win, the USMNT's World Cup run, Tight End University, and deli meats.
World Cup With Roger Bennett, 2X National Champ Alex Karaban, Knicks Parade, Ronaldo vs Messi And Fyre Fest Of The WeekPardon My Take · Jun 19, 2026 · 2 h 32 min
Pardon My Take hosts recap the Knicks parade and Trae Young's opt-out, talk World Cup with Roger Bennett, and interview UConn champion Alex Karaban before the NBA draft.
US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’sPardon My Take · Jun 17, 2026 · 2 h 23 min
Pardon My Take hosts discuss the Knicks' title aftermath and World Cup draws, Shane Bacon previews the U.S. Open at Shinnecock, and Kentucky coach Will Stein joins during a Kentucky Sports Radio takeover.
The Knicks Win The NBA Title, The Hurricanes Lift The Cup, Zac And Memes Recap Their Game 5 From San Antonio, Mr Bing Bong Jerry O'Connell Surprises Hank In Studio + World CupPardon My Take · Jun 15, 2026 · 2 h 26 min
The Pardon My Take crew celebrates the Knicks' NBA title, recaps a trip to San Antonio, covers the Hurricanes' Cup and USMNT, and hosts Jerry O'Connell.
Wyndham Clark, Knicks Take 1-0 Lead, Stanley Cup Final Chaos + Fyre Fest of The WeekPardon My Take · Jun 5, 2026 · 2 h 28 min
The Pardon My Take crew breaks down the Knicks' Game 1 Finals comeback, Eagles drama and the Stanley Cup Final, then interviews golfer Wyndham Clark.
NBA Finals With Kirk Goldsberry, FSU Head Coach Luke Loucks, Myles Garrett To The Rams + Memes Vs ZacPardon My Take · Jun 3, 2026 · 2 h 56 min
The Pardon My Take crew covers the Zach–Memes feud, the Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown trades, and NBA Finals picks, with guests Kirk Goldsberry and FSU coach Luke Loucks.
Spurs Win Game 7, Knicks and Finals With Mike Breen, SCF With Keith Yandle Plus Who’s Back Of The WeekPardon My Take · Jun 1, 2026 · 2 h 29 min
The Pardon My Take crew reacts to the Spurs' Game 7 win over the Thunder, then interviews Mike Breen on the NBA Finals and Keith Yandle on the Stanley Cup Final.
TJ Oshie, Spurs Force A Game 7, Baseball and Presidents + Fyre Fest Of The WeekPardon My Take · May 29, 2026 · 2 h 30 min
The Pardon My Take crew previews Spurs–Thunder Game 7, debates Pochettino and Christopher Sanchez, and hosts TJ Oshie on playoff hockey, Olympic shootouts and golf.
Knicks To The Finals, Wemby Domination, Saints RB Travis Etienne, Saints Safety Justin Reid, Who’s Back Of The Week And MorePardon My Take · May 26, 2026 · 3 h 1 min
The Pardon My Take crew celebrates the Knicks reaching the NBA Finals, debates the Thunder and flopping, and interviews Saints players Travis Etienne and Justin Reid.
Grit Week Finale, Coach O, Saints HC Kellen Moore, Knicks Up 2-0 And Fyre Fest of The WeekPardon My Take · May 22, 2026 · 2 h 49 min
Big Cat and PFT Commenter discuss the Knicks' 2-0 lead and Thunder–Spurs refereeing, recap Grit Week, and interview Ed Orgeron and Saints coach Kellen Moore.
Ryen Russillo In Studio, NFL Schedule Release, Zoo Trades, Playoffs And Fyre FestPardon My Take · May 15, 2026 · 2 h 30 min
The Pardon My Take crew reacts to the NFL schedule, PGA Championship and a zoo gorilla trade, then Ryen Russillo discusses the NBA playoffs, the draft and solo travel.
Brooks Koepka, PGA Championship With Shane Bacon, Wemby's Revenge, Lebron's Last Game? Plus Guys On ChicksPardon My Take · May 13, 2026 · 2 h 54 min
The Pardon My Take crew covers the NBA playoffs, a Wizards bet and Giannis rumors, then interviews Brooks Koepka and Shane Bacon ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship.
Paul Bissonnette Talking Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sixers Get Swept By The Knicks, NBA Draft Lottery, Aliens Are Back And MorePardon My Take · May 11, 2026 · 2 h 31 min
The Pardon My Take crew recaps the Knicks sweeping the Sixers and the NBA draft lottery, then Paul Bissonnette discusses the NHL playoffs and the Maple Leafs' hiring of John Chayka.
Tracy McGrady, Knicks Go Up 2-0, James Harden Is Still James Harden, Boat Pictures And Fyre Fest of The WeekPardon My Take · May 8, 2026 · 2 h 19 min
Big Cat, PFT Commenter and crew break down the 2026 NBA second round, the Vrabel boat photos, and interview Tracy McGrady about his one-on-one league.
Dan Soder, Knicks Whomp The Sixers, The Hungover Episode, Hot Seat/Cool Throne + FAQ’sPardon My Take · May 6, 2026 · 2 h 45 min
Hungover in Los Angeles, the Pardon My Take crew recaps the Knicks' rout of the Sixers and Wolves-Spurs, then talks football, comedy, and video games with Dan Soder.
- Live From Max's Bachelor Party, Sixers Take Down Celtics, Jerry O'Connell And Dante The Don Join The Show, NBA/NHL Playoffs Plus Max's Brothers
Pardon My Take · May 4, 2026 · 2 h 15 min
From Max Delente's Las Vegas bachelor party, the Pardon My Take crew recaps the 76ers' Game 7 win over the Celtics, the NBA and NHL playoffs, and weekend stories with Jerry O'Connell and Dante the Don.
Kentucky Derby With Randy Moss, IndyCar Racer Conor Daly, Celtics/Sixers Game 7 Set, Knicks Whomp The Hawks + Hockey Playoffs and Fyre FestPardon My Take · May 1, 2026 · 2 h 30 min
The Pardon My Take crew previews Celtics-Sixers Game 7, recaps NBA and NHL playoffs and LIV's demise, and interviews Randy Moss on the Kentucky Derby and IndyCar driver Conor Daly.
NHL Playoffs With Ryan Whitney, NFL Draft Recap, NBA Playoffs, Who’s Back Of The Week + We Get Involved In The Press OffPardon My Take · Apr 27, 2026 · 2 h 39 min
Big Cat and PFT Commenter recap the 2026 NFL Draft and NBA playoffs, stoke a fan 'press off,' and talk Stanley Cup playoffs with Ryan Whitney.
Final Four Weekend As Michigan And UConn Advance, John Fanta Talks CBB + Possibly Taking The UNC Job, Geno Crash Out + National Sports Podcast Topics And Who's BackPardon My Take · Apr 6, 2026 · 2 h 18 min
Big Cat and PFT Commenter recap the 2026 Final Four, Geno Auriemma's press conference and NBA topics, then John Fanta previews the title game.
UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley, April Fools Has Everyone On Alert, NFL League Meetings, Hot Seat/Cool Throne And Guys On ChicksPardon My Take · Apr 1, 2026 · 2 h 24 min
Big Cat and PFT Commenter reverse-prank Jerry O'Connell for April Fools', discuss NFL owners meetings and the NBA, and interview UConn coach Dan Hurley.
Sweet 16 Night 1, Giants HC John Harbaugh, Max Homa Stops By For PMT Spring Break + Fyre Fest Of The WeekPardon My Take · Mar 27, 2026 · 1 h 57 min
Pardon My Take's hosts recap Sweet 16 night one, then interview golfer Max Homa and Giants head coach John Harbaugh before Fyre Fest of the Week.
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