Hank Lockwood
Pardon My Take contributor and Boston Celtics fan
Hank Lockwood (Pardon My Take contributor and Boston Celtics fan) hosts Pardon My Take. Topics they speak about most include Boston Celtics, New England Patriots, Jaylen Brown trade to the Philadelphia 76ers.
In their words
Positions and remarks grouped by topic, each with the exact quote and where it was said.
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Lockwood says he still trusts Brad Stevens despite appearances that the Celtics botched the Brown trade.
“He might seem like he completely botched this entire situation, gave the Sixers, Jalen Brown, and LeBron for nothing, took on Paul George's bad contract, but I trust him”
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Lockwood predicts Brad Stevens has further moves planned after the trade.
“Brad Stevens has got more cooking. He's not done yet. And then you're going to have to take all that”
Pardon My Take: Emergency Jaylen Brown Trade Reaction + Timm Woods And The Return Of Dungeons And Dragons (Jul 2, 2026) · Listen from 25:56
Lockwood believes an irreparable rift existed between Jaylen Brown and Brad Stevens.
“I think something was going on with Jalen Brown and Brad Stevens. That was not going to get fixed, and they knew that”
Pardon My Take: Emergency Jaylen Brown Trade Reaction + Timm Woods And The Return Of Dungeons And Dragons (Jul 2, 2026) · Listen from 30:23
Hank Lockwood believes that if Jaylen Brown is not traded, he will return to the Celtics without hard feelings.
“But I think if... the trade is not best for the Celtics organization, Jalen Brown will come back and there will not be any, like, butthurt feelings”
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Lockwood called Jaylen Brown's postgame complaints about Embiid flopping sour grapes and loser talk.
“you start bitching about flopping. That is, again, I'll say it for any player that's ever played, that's loser talk”
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- Prediction · due Dec 2026
Lockwood predicted Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will still play together next season.
“No, I think they're going to play together next year”
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New England Patriots
Lockwood argued that A.J. Brown's poor game reflected rust and a lack of chemistry with Drake Maye that would take time to build.
“It's going to take some time for him and Drake May to get comfortable playing”
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Lockwood conceded that the Patriots won only because they faced the Jets and would have lost to a better team.
“Again, it was very lucky that we were playing the Jets. If we were playing a better team, we'd lose that game”
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 1:08:33
Lockwood suggested the Patriots got ahead of schedule last season in a stacked AFC.
“AFC is just stacked. It last year was, was the year we, you know, got ahead of schedule”
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 28:38
Lockwood said the Patriots' struggles begin and end with Drake Maye, who must look himself in the mirror.
“But Drake May, it starts and ends with Drake May. He's got to look at himself in the mirror”
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 27:22
Lockwood argued the Patriots' defense has played well but the offensive line and Drake Maye have been bad.
“The defense has played really well. Offensive line has been really bad. Drake May has been really bad. A.J. Brown's injured”
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 27:08
Other remarks
Lockwood predicted the Sixers would struggle early but sort things out by the playoffs.
“I think it's going to go bad quickly, and then they're going to, by the time playoffs roll around, figure something out”
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Lockwood said the podcast has turned out better for him than almost any other path his life could have taken.
“I think if you ran a simulation of my life before this podcast started, 99.9% of them would not have worked out as good as doing this podcast”
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Lockwood predicted that players would leave the WNBA and a new women's basketball league would form.
“My preemptive take of the year is that there's going to be a new women's basketball league. The WMA is going to split up”
Pardon My Take: The 2026 Takie Awards Featuring Celebrity Guest Presenters, Blake Griffin, Blake Bortles, Brooks Koepka And More (Jul 24, 2026) · Listen from 2:12:40
Jaylen Brown trade to the Philadelphia 76ers
Lockwood suggests the Jaylen Brown trade could turn out to be Brad Stevens' greatest move by overloading the Sixers.
“I think that this could be the greatest thing that Brad Stevens has ever done”
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Lockwood says analytics defenders claim Paul George can match Brown's production on an expiring contract, a view he rejects.
“analytics people are saying that you can get similar production from Paul George and He only has another year left in his contract”
Pardon My Take: Emergency Jaylen Brown Trade Reaction + Timm Woods And The Return Of Dungeons And Dragons (Jul 2, 2026) · Listen from 9:32
Lockwood argues the Celtics should never have traded Jaylen Brown to a division rival.
“you cannot trade Jalen Brown to your in-division rival. That cannot happen”
Pardon My Take: Emergency Jaylen Brown Trade Reaction + Timm Woods And The Return Of Dungeons And Dragons (Jul 2, 2026) · Listen from 7:55
2026 NBA playoffs
- Came true
Hank Lockwood predicts the Knicks will win the NBA Finals in five games regardless of opponent.
“Play your game. I think it's Knicks and five. It doesn't matter who they”
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 20:51
- Came true
Hank Lockwood predicted the Spurs–Thunder series would go at least six and probably seven games.
“The Spurs Thunder Series looks like it's going at least six, probably seven”
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- Came true
Lockwood predicted the Knicks would win the NBA championship.
“I would be shocked if this team doesn't win the NBA”
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2026 NFL season
Lockwood conceded he was wrong to say Jameis Winston was finished after Winston's strong game against the Cardinals.
“I'll admit it. James is back. I'll put my hand up. You said he stunk. I said he stunk. He played great today”
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 1:51:20
- Came true
Lockwood predicted the Bears would upset the Eagles with Case Keenum at quarterback.
“I think it's going to be – Bears are going to shock the world tonight”
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Philadelphia 76ers
Lockwood argues the Sixers' star-heavy lineup may struggle to gel because each player needs the ball.
“all these guys are stars when they have the ball in their hands. There is only one ball”
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Hank Lockwood argued that legacy is judged years later and a first-round win alone will not change Embiid's.
“legacy is about 10 years down the line when people are talking about, oh, remember the Sixers?”
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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation
Hank Lockwood believes the Giannis-to-Boston rumors are fake because Brad Stevens's moves do not leak.
“Brad Stevens doesn't deal with agents. Things that he's doing does not leak, so I feel like it's all fake smoke”
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Hank Lockwood dismisses trade reports and insists Giannis will stay in Milwaukee.
“I'm not letting myself get my hopes up or anything. He's going to stay in Milwaukee. He's not going to get traded”
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 59:49
San Antonio Spurs
Lockwood predicted the Finals collapse will haunt Wembanyama and the Spurs more than people expect.
“I think that performance in the finals is going to haunt him and them for more than people give it credit for”
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Lockwood argued the Spurs need to move on from De'Aaron Fox despite his contract.
“Like they got to get rid of Fox, which is tough because of his contract”
Pardon My Take: 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 Cup (Jun 15, 2026) · Listen from 55:37
A.J. Brown trade to the New England Patriots
Lockwood dismissed the alleged Eagles locker room drama as insignificant.
“This is like the biggest nothing story I've ever heard”
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Lockwood argues Brown will commit fully to New England because he is a lifelong Patriots fan.
“He seems to be. the biggest Patriots fan on this planet, and he's been dying to come to New England”
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Jaylen Brown Twitch stream
Lockwood argued Brown should have taken time off before streaming, since speaking so soon after elimination rarely goes well.
“doing anything with the, with the wound, this fresh, it never really works out for the person”
Pardon My Take: Dan Soder, Knicks Whomp The Sixers, The Hungover Episode, Hot Seat/Cool Throne + FAQ’s (May 6, 2026) · Listen from 1:00:47
- Prediction · due Oct 2026
Lockwood predicted Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum would both remain on the Celtics next season without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
“I do think Jalen Brown and Jason Tatum will be on the Celtics next year without Giannis”
Pardon My Take: Dan Soder, Knicks Whomp The Sixers, The Hungover Episode, Hot Seat/Cool Throne + FAQ’s (May 6, 2026) · Listen from 1:02:54
Los Angeles Chargers
Lockwood called Justin Herbert a loser as a quarterback, though not in life.
“He's not a loser in life. He's a loser in football. Yeah. As a quarterback, he loses”
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2026 MLB postseason
Lockwood disputed analysts who used exit velocity to conclude the fly ball off the Milwaukee roof would not have been a home run.
“I'm firmly of the belief the exit velo and the fucking baseball nerds that think it's down to an exact science, I just vehemently disagree with”
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NBA media day
Lockwood defends the Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade as necessary for salary cap reasons.
“We wouldn't have been able to sign anyone. We would have been a two-player team in the NBA”
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Presidents Cup
Lockwood questioned why American teams struggle in team golf formats despite winning the Presidents Cup.
“I think as journalists, you guys got to get to the bottom of why America is terrible at team golf”
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 2:43:58
Predictions
4 came true · 1 didn’t · 3 pending
- Came true
Lockwood predicted the Bears would upset the Eagles with Case Keenum at quarterback.
“I think it's going to be – Bears are going to shock the world tonight”
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 2:37:32 · 2026 NFL season
On Monday Night Football on September 28, 2026, the Bears beat the visiting, previously 2-0 Eagles 27-7 at Soldier Field. Case Keenum started in place of the injured Caleb Williams, throwing two touchdown passes and running for a third score.
Sources: Bears 27-7 Eagles (Sep 28, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN · Game Recap: Bears 27, Eagles 7 · Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears - September 28th, 2026 · Bears vs. Eagles: Where to watch 'Monday Night Football' - ESPN
Checked Oct 20, 2026
- Came true
Hank Lockwood predicts the Knicks will win the NBA Finals in five games regardless of opponent.
“Play your game. I think it's Knicks and five. It doesn't matter who they”
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 20:51 · 2026 NBA playoffs
The New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Finals 4-1 over the San Antonio Spurs. Their wins came in Games 1, 2, 4 and 5, and they clinched the title with a 94-90 road win in Game 5 on June 13, 2026, which matches the 'Knicks in five' prediction within the deadline.
Sources: 2026 NBA Playoffs Summary - Basketball-Reference · 2026 NBA Finals: Biggest takeaways from Knicks-Spurs Game 5 - ESPN · The 2026 NBA Finals prove historically clutch as Knicks win 3rd championship - NBA.com · 2026 NBA Finals Results: Knicks vs. Spurs - DIRECTV Insider
Checked Oct 6, 2026
- Came true
Hank Lockwood predicted the Spurs–Thunder series would go at least six and probably seven games.
“The Spurs Thunder Series looks like it's going at least six, probably seven”
Pardon My Take: Grit Week Finale, Coach O, Saints HC Kellen Moore, Knicks Up 2-0 And Fyre Fest of The Week (May 22, 2026) · Listen from 11:47 · 2026 NBA playoffs
The 2026 Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and Thunder went seven games, as predicted. San Antonio won Game 7 111-103 in Oklahoma City on May 30, 2026, before the June 1 deadline.
Sources: As it happened: Spurs beat Thunder in Game 7 of Western Conference finals · Who Won the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals? Everything to Know
Checked Oct 6, 2026
- Came true
Lockwood predicted the Knicks would win the NBA championship.
“I would be shocked if this team doesn't win the NBA”
Pardon My Take: Paul Bissonnette Talking Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sixers Get Swept By The Knicks, NBA Draft Lottery, Aliens Are Back And More (May 11, 2026) · Listen from 31:45 · 2026 NBA playoffs
The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 4–1 in the 2026 NBA Finals, clinching the title in Game 5 on June 13, 2026. It was their first championship since 1973, and Jalen Brunson was named Finals MVP.
Sources: 2026 NBA Finals - Wikipedia · Recap: Knicks win the 2026 NBA championship, defeating Spurs in five games
Checked Oct 6, 2026
- Prediction · due Oct 2026
Lockwood predicted Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum would both remain on the Celtics next season without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
“I do think Jalen Brown and Jason Tatum will be on the Celtics next year without Giannis”
Pardon My Take: Dan Soder, Knicks Whomp The Sixers, The Hungover Episode, Hot Seat/Cool Throne + FAQ’s (May 6, 2026) · Listen from 1:02:54 · Jaylen Brown Twitch stream
- Prediction · due Dec 2026
Lockwood predicted Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will still play together next season.
“No, I think they're going to play together next year”
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 14:11 · Boston Celtics
- Prediction · due Dec 2027
Hank said he would be shocked if LIV Golf still exists next year.
“I would be shocked if it exists next year, which is just sad”
Pardon My Take: Kentucky Derby With Randy Moss, IndyCar Racer Conor Daly, Celtics/Sixers Game 7 Set, Knicks Whomp The Hawks + Hockey Playoffs and Fyre Fest (May 1, 2026) · Listen from 58:35 · LIV Golf
- Didn’t happen
Hank predicted the Celtics would respond to criticism by winning Game 7 decisively.
“They come together. They win by 40. They use that momentum, and they keep going”
Pardon My Take: Kentucky Derby With Randy Moss, IndyCar Racer Conor Daly, Celtics/Sixers Game 7 Set, Knicks Whomp The Hawks + Hockey Playoffs and Fyre Fest (May 1, 2026) · Listen from 18:01 · Boston Celtics
Hank predicted the Celtics would win Game 7 by 40 and keep going. Instead, the 76ers beat the Celtics 109-100 in Boston on May 2, 2026, completing a comeback from down 3-1 and eliminating Boston in the first round.
Sources: 76ers come back from down 3-1, eliminate Celtics with 109-100 Game 7 win - Yahoo Sports · Live Updates: Sixers Defeat Celtics in Game 7 - NBA.com · 2026 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 7: 76ers vs Celtics, May 2, 2026 | Basketball-Reference.com
Checked Sep 30, 2026
Podcasts hosted
- Pardon My Take · 32 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.
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.
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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- Dan Katz · 25 shared episodes
- PFT Commenter · 25 shared episodes
- Zach · 25 shared episodes
- Max Delente · 24 shared episodes
- Memes · 21 shared episodes
- Jersey Jerry · 2 shared episodes
- Jerry O'Connell · 2 shared episodes
- Wyndham Clark · 2 shared episodes