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New York Knicks has come up in 45 episodes across 7 podcasts in TMT, including The Bill Simmons Podcast, Pardon My Take, The Toast. 12 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Bill SimmonsSportswriter and founder of The Ringer, host of The Bill Simmons Podcast
Simmons notes that players who sacrificed to win a title tend to sacrifice less the following year, a concern for Karl-Anthony Towns.
“Usually the history of the NBA is when you sacrifice to win a title. The year after. Probably less prone to sacrifice”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: NBA One Guy (the East!), a Man City Punishment Primer, and Tom Cruise’s Bomb With J. Kyle Mann, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan (Oct 6, 2026) · Listen from 51:35
Simmons says the key lesson from the Knicks' build is that front offices should be willing to take bold swings.
“And then my biggest lesson for them is don't be afraid to take a couple swings”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Why Brunson Is Top 50 All Time, a Finals Mega-Mailbag, and NBA Fake Trade Season With Joe House (Jun 15, 2026) · Listen from 1:41:05
Simmons ranks the league's five best players as Jokić, Gilgeous-Alexander, Brunson, Wembanyama and Dončić.
“But I think Brunson, it's Joker, SGA, Brunson, Wemby, and Luka, probably in that order”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Why Brunson Is Top 50 All Time, a Finals Mega-Mailbag, and NBA Fake Trade Season With Joe House (Jun 15, 2026) · Listen from 1:16:22
Simmons argues the Knicks' title was the greatest team-building championship since the Isiah Thomas Pistons.
“I think this was the greatest team-building title that we've seen since the two Isaiah Pistons teams”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: New York Wins the Title, Brunson Wins Immortality, and Knicks Fans Have a Zihuatanejo Moment With Zach Lowe (Jun 14, 2026) · Listen from 6:43
Zach LoweRinger NBA analyst referenced repeatedly
Lowe argued the Knicks' 2026 title deserved the highest tier of impressiveness, citing their record, point differential, and ending a 53-year drought.
“And first title in 53 years for the biggest market and one of the most historic franchises in the sport. I think it's a level three”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Giannis Never-Trade and a Mega-Mailbag With Zach Lowe, Plus Wyndham Clark’s Second U.S. Open Title With Joe House (Jun 22, 2026) · Listen from 51:48
Lowe warned against dismissing the Knicks' chances of repeating as champions.
“Dismiss the Knicks' repeat chance at your peril. This is a really, really good team”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Giannis Never-Trade and a Mega-Mailbag With Zach Lowe, Plus Wyndham Clark’s Second U.S. Open Title With Joe House (Jun 22, 2026) · Listen from 20:28
Lowe does not see Thibodeau as a loser but credits Mike Brown as a winner for his work with the Knicks.
“He did a great job with the Knicks. He played the long game. I like it. He pushed all the right buttons”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Down Goes OKC! Spurs-Knicks is Here! What the Hell Just Happened? And What Does OKC Do Now? | With Zach Lowe (May 31, 2026) · Listen from 1:13:16
Lowe argues an elite offensive rebounder and lob threat like Mitchell Robinson is crucial against the Spurs.
“If they don't have Mitchell Robinson full throttle, I think that's a bigger problem in this matchup than it would have been against the Thunder”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Down Goes OKC! Spurs-Knicks is Here! What the Hell Just Happened? And What Does OKC Do Now? | With Zach Lowe (May 31, 2026) · Listen from 27:00
Tim LeglerFormer NBA player and ESPN basketball analyst who calls games alongside Mike Breen
Legler argues the champion Knicks should be ranked as the favorites in the Eastern Conference entering next season.
“for me, the Knicks should be the team that's placed at the top of the pecking order in Eastern Conference going into the season”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: NBA Draft Questions, Harper vs. Fox, and the USMNT’s World Cup Ceiling (Jun 19, 2026) · Listen from 1:30:55
Legler says Karl-Anthony Towns' reliable, physical rebounding kept the Knicks winning even when his offensive fit was questioned.
“It was like death, taxes, and and 13 rebounds from Carl Anthony Towns”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Spurs Fumble, CarusoMania, Brunson’s Mega-Rise and a Knicks Appreciation With Tim Legler and Brian Koppelman (May 27, 2026) · Listen from 52:19
Legler attributes Mikal Bridges' shooting surge to an offensive change that keeps him moving rather than waiting on high ball screens.
“His natural motion now within the spacing they have is so much more suited to him than standing around waiting and watching high ball screen 45 times a game”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Spurs Fumble, CarusoMania, Brunson’s Mega-Rise and a Knicks Appreciation With Tim Legler and Brian Koppelman (May 27, 2026) · Listen from 49:27
Legler argues Jalen Brunson's defining trait is a certainty about his shots that exceeds any other player in the league.
“I think Jalen Brunson is more certain And especially in big spots, when he goes up to release the basketball than any player in this league”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Spurs Fumble, CarusoMania, Brunson’s Mega-Rise and a Knicks Appreciation With Tim Legler and Brian Koppelman (May 27, 2026) · Listen from 42:51
PFT CommenterBarstool Sports writer and co-host of Pardon My Take
PFT Commenter predicts the Knicks' Finals win will be discussed for decades.
“there's this is going to be a nba finals that we talk about i feel like for decades yeah i really do”
Pardon My Take: World Cup With Roger Bennett, 2X National Champ Alex Karaban, Knicks Parade, Ronaldo vs Messi And Fyre Fest Of The Week (Jun 19, 2026) · Listen from 14:21
PFT Commenter argued Josh Hart was the Knicks' best all-around player in Game 1 despite scoring no points.
“I've never seen a guy contribute so much to a game without scoring”
Pardon My Take: Wyndham Clark, Knicks Take 1-0 Lead, Stanley Cup Final Chaos + Fyre Fest of The Week (Jun 5, 2026) · Listen from 4:53
PFT Commenter argues that in a Knicks–Thunder Finals most of the country would root for New York.
“I think that the Knicks might be America's team”
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 19:08
PFT Commenter says the Knicks' team efficiency across these playoffs is unprecedented in NBA history.
“I think that what they've done through the totality of this playoff has never been done before so far in the history of the 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 17:32
Dan KatzBarstool Sports personality known as Big Cat, co-host of Pardon My Take
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
Kirk GoldsberryBasketball analytics writer and visual analyst, contributor to The Ringer
Goldsberry credits the hiring of Mike Brown as a key reason the Knicks reached this level.
“I think the Knicks are at this level because they made Mike Brown the head coach, and I think that deserves a little respect here right now, too”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Knicks Miracle (and an All-Time Spurs Collapse), a Mini-Mailbag, and a World Cup Preview | With Joe House, Kirk Goldsberry, Anthony Dabbundo, and Cousin Sal (Jun 11, 2026) · Listen from 19:43
Goldsberry says a Knicks title would elevate Jalen Brunson to Derek Jeter-like folklore status in New York.
“He would be elevated to folklore status immediately because this would be the most important championship in New York in a very, very long time”
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 1:43:44
Goldsberry says Karl-Anthony Towns avoiding foul trouble is the key X-factor for the Knicks.
“If cat has the series of his life and is not getting in foul trouble, that's going to be really, really important”
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 1:37:23
Goldsberry argues that shooting threes is the best way to attack Wembanyama, which favors the Knicks' five-out offense.
“You know, I think the best thing you can do is shoot threes. I mean, it's that basic”
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 1:24:19
Sean FennesseyThe Ringer film writer, host of The Big Picture and New York Knicks fan
Fennessey notes that most of the front office's big moves looked like mistakes to him at the time but all worked out.
“I would say six of the eight big moves that they've made since this new administration came in, when they happened, I was like, that's not a good idea”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: OKC Gets Wobbled, Cleveland’s Done, and Knicks Nirvana Is Here (Maybe) With Zach Lowe and Sean Fennessey (May 25, 2026) · Listen from 1:21:46
Fennessey suggests the run feels less stunning nationally because the Knicks are beating teams they have beaten before and were expected to contend.
“It doesn't feel like as triumphant and stunning a run to the finals”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: OKC Gets Wobbled, Cleveland’s Done, and Knicks Nirvana Is Here (Maybe) With Zach Lowe and Sean Fennessey (May 25, 2026) · Listen from 1:16:49
Fennessey says Brunson is unlike any previous Knick and is entering the franchise's all-time conversation.
“There has never been a New York Knick like him. There are very few players in the NBA like him”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: OKC Gets Wobbled, Cleveland’s Done, and Knicks Nirvana Is Here (Maybe) With Zach Lowe and Sean Fennessey (May 25, 2026) · Listen from 1:04:36
Fennessey credits Mike Brown's flexibility and willingness to play the bench for the Knicks' run, calling Thibodeau's firing a relief.
“Mike Brown is flexible, man. And he plays the bench and the bench has been a huge part of this run”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: OKC Gets Wobbled, Cleveland’s Done, and Knicks Nirvana Is Here (Maybe) With Zach Lowe and Sean Fennessey (May 25, 2026) · Listen from 57:17
Doc RiversMilwaukee Bucks head coach
Rivers argues greatness is misjudged when it ignores winning and leadership, saying Brunson led rather than merely played his team to a title.
“And Brunson led their team to an NBA title. He didn't just play his team to an NBA title”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: 2026 Finals Lessons, Giannis’s Next Stop, Brunson’s Apex, and Mike Brown’s Magic Touch With Doc Rivers (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 19:57
Rivers argued the Knicks are not a fluke and are contractually set up to contend for years.
“This is not a fluke. This team's going to be good. They're going to be good for a long time”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Knicks Land a Haymaker, With Doc Rivers. Plus, a Mini-Mailbag, the End of 'Euphoria,' and a Movies Resurgence With Joanna Robinson and Chris Ryan. (Jun 4, 2026) · Listen from 36:29
Rivers argued Karl-Anthony Towns played the best game of his career in Game 1.
“I thought Carl Anthony Towns played the game of his life. He was amazing”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Knicks Land a Haymaker, With Doc Rivers. Plus, a Mini-Mailbag, the End of 'Euphoria,' and a Movies Resurgence With Joanna Robinson and Chris Ryan. (Jun 4, 2026) · Listen from 3:24
Jerry O'ConnellAmerican actor and recurring Pardon My Take guest
O'Connell compared Brunson taking less money to build a contender with Tom Brady's pay cuts.
“Tom Brady took a pay cut to make sure he was surrounded by talent. Obviously, Jalen Brunson did the same thing”
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 1:54:09
O'Connell predicted more former sports agents will run NBA front offices following Leon Rose's success.
“I think this is going to be the beginning of we're going to start to see sports agents start to run teams a little bit”
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 1:53:49
Jerry O'Connell said that as a Knicks fan he was already looking ahead to Oklahoma City or San Antonio rather than the 76ers.
“I'm actually thinking OKC or San Antonio now. I'm not even thinking about the Sixers”
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 1:28:25
Mike BreenESPN play-by-play announcer and lifelong Knicks fan
Breen described Knicks coach Mike Brown as the most collaborative coach he has seen.
“Mike Brown, he's the most collaborative coach I've ever watched in covering the NBA”
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 1:24:10
Breen said a title would put Jalen Brunson in the conversation among Knicks greats but ranking him ahead of Frazier or Ewing may be premature.
“he's in the conversation as one of the greats. Can I put him ahead of Clyde or Patrick Ewing? I think that might be early, even though he wins the title”
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 1:20:29
Breen said that despite being a Knicks fan, he would call the Finals neutrally.
“But I will be neutral in terms of how I call the game”
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 1:15:01
Brian KoppelmanAmerican screenwriter, producer and lifelong New York Knicks fan
Koppelman admits he did not initially see the Brunson signing as smart until he watched him play.
“I had no idea that that was... a smart thing until I started watching him”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Spurs Fumble, CarusoMania, Brunson’s Mega-Rise and a Knicks Appreciation With Tim Legler and Brian Koppelman (May 27, 2026) · Listen from 1:14:48
Koppelman credits Leon Rose as the roster architect and William Wesley as the connector who built belief among fans.
“Leon's obviously a visionary with figuring out how to put this team together, but Wes is this incredible connector of people and built this belief system”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Spurs Fumble, CarusoMania, Brunson’s Mega-Rise and a Knicks Appreciation With Tim Legler and Brian Koppelman (May 27, 2026) · Listen from 1:13:18
Koppelman recounts that his earliest memory is attending a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden with his late father.
“My very first memory is it a human being is being with my father who died three years ago, but being with my dad at the Knicks”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Spurs Fumble, CarusoMania, Brunson’s Mega-Rise and a Knicks Appreciation With Tim Legler and Brian Koppelman (May 27, 2026) · Listen from 1:10:27
MemesPardon My Take staffer and New York Knicks fan
Memes says LeBron would have come off the bench with the Knicks, which he did not want.
“He also would have been coming off the bench. He doesn't want to do that”
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 20:57
Memes argued that Jalen Brunson is dominant and that the 76ers' poor play was a big part of the sweep.
“Jalen Brunson is just a god at basketball. The 76ers are also terrible at basketball”
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 4:26
Predictions
- Prediction · due Oct 2026Bill Simmons
Simmons predicts Mitchell Robinson will leave the Knicks next year because they cannot afford to pay him $20–25 million.
“You're probably not going to have Mitch next year. He's going to leave because I just don't think they can pay him 20 to 25 million bucks”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Finals Pick, Greatest Knicks Ever, ‘Made’ N.Y.C. Stars, and Big NFL Trades With Max Kellerman (Jun 2, 2026) · Listen from 2:01:17 · New York Knicks
- Came trueKeith Yandle
Yandle picked the Knicks to win the NBA Finals.
“Even being a guy from Boston, I'm going to ride with the Knicks here”
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 2:15:16 · New York Knicks
Yandle picked the Knicks to win the 2026 NBA Finals. The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 4–1, clinching the title with a 94–90 Game 5 win on June 13, 2026. It was their first championship since 1973, and Jalen Brunson was named Finals MVP.
Sources: Recap: Knicks win the 2026 NBA championship, defeating Spurs in five games · 2026 NBA Finals
Checked Oct 6, 2026
- Came trueDan Katz
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 · New York Knicks
The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals, clinching with a 94-90 road win in Game 5 on June 13, 2026, before the June 30 deadline. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the clincher and was named Finals MVP; it was the Knicks' first title since 1973.
Sources: Knicks 94-90 Spurs (Jun 13, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN · Jalen Brunson wins Bill Russell trophy as 2026 NBA Finals MVP · Knicks clinch first NBA title in 53 years, as Brunson shines against Spurs · 2026 NBA Finals - Wikipedia
Checked Oct 6, 2026
- Came truePFT Commenter
PFT Commenter predicted the Knicks would beat the Cavaliers in five games, possibly a sweep.
“I still think that the Knicks are probably going to win in five”
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 5:43 · New York Knicks
The Knicks swept the Cavaliers 4–0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals and closed it out with a 130–93 win in Game 4 on May 25, 2026, before the May 31 deadline. That was one game shorter than the main 'win in five' call, but the speaker named a sweep as the other likely outcome.
Sources: 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 4: Knicks vs Cavaliers, May 25, 2026 · 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 3: Knicks vs Cavaliers, May 23, 2026 · 2026 NBA Finals
Checked Oct 6, 2026
- Didn’t happenMax Delente
Delente argued the 76ers are a bad matchup for the Knicks and expects Philadelphia to win the series.
“You will win Monday night, but I do think that we win. Sixers is a bad matchup for the Knicks”
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 32:56 · New York Knicks
Delente predicted Philadelphia would beat the Knicks, but New York swept the 76ers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. The series ended with a 144-114 Knicks win in Game 4 in Philadelphia on May 10, 2026.
Sources: Knicks 144-114 76ers (May 10, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN · 4 takeaways: Knicks survive tense 4th quarter to take 2-0 lead over the 76ers
Checked Oct 6, 2026
- Partly trueZach Lowe
Lowe also picks the Knicks, leaning toward New York in seven games.
“I will also pick the Knicks. I would lean Knicks in seven right now”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Part 2: Cleveland Survives, Knicks-Sixers, and Whaddya Do for Denver, Houston, and Atlanta With Zach Lowe (May 4, 2026) · Listen from 43:42 · New York Knicks
The Knicks beat the 76ers in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals, as Lowe picked, but they did it in a 4-0 sweep, not the seven games he leaned toward. New York clinched with a 144-114 win in Game 4 in Philadelphia on May 10, 2026.
Sources: Knicks 144-114 76ers (May 10, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN · 4 takeaways: Knicks find their best form when it matters most, sweep 76ers in East Semifinals · Knicks sweep 76ers, return to Eastern Conference finals - ABC7 New York
Checked Oct 6, 2026
Coverage over time
Podcasts
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · 18 episodes
- Pardon My Take · 14 episodes
- The Toast · 7 episodes
- The Megyn Kelly Show · 3 episodes
- The Mel Robbins Podcast · 1 episode
- Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · 1 episode
- Pod Save America · 1 episode
Episodes
NBA One Guy (the East!), a Man City Punishment Primer, and Tom Cruise’s Bomb With J. Kyle Mann, Chris Ryan, and Van LathanThe Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 6, 2026 · 2 h 13 min
Bill Simmons and J. Kyle Mann pick one key player per NBA Eastern Conference team, then Chris Ryan and Van Lathan discuss cable stars, Tom Cruise's 'Digger,' and Manchester City's punishment.
This One Episode Will Motivate You to Change Your Entire LifeThe Mel Robbins Podcast · Sep 7, 2026 · 1 h 16 min
Mel Robbins talks with entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk about accountability, fear, regret, envy, peace of mind, and taking action on careers, business, and social media.
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.
Tucker Carlson Says He’s Leaving GOP, Far-Left Mamdani-Backed Candidates Win NYC Primaries, How World Cup Renewed American Patriotism, w/ Halperin & Palihapitya | Ep. 1346The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 24, 2026 · 1 h 42 min
Megyn Kelly, Mark Halperin and Chamath Palihapitiya discuss Mamdani-backed NYC primary wins, Tucker Carlson leaving the GOP, AI's economic impact, and World Cup patriotism.
Bloodlines: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026The Toast · Jun 24, 2026 · 1 h 9 min
Claudia and Jackie Oshry discuss Taylor Swift at Tight Ends University, Kylie Jenner's Meta glasses, Joe Manganiello's memoir, Lizzo's album flop, and Love Island USA.
- The Giannis Never-Trade and a Mega-Mailbag With Zach Lowe, Plus Wyndham Clark’s Second U.S. Open Title With Joe House
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 22, 2026 · 1 h 56 min
Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe discuss the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga and a listener mailbag, then Joe House recaps Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open win.
The World Cup, Trad Wives, and the Wedding of the CenturyWait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Jun 20, 2026 · 47 min
Peter Sagal and panelists Karen Chee, Peter Grosz and Shane O'Neill joke about World Cup visitors and Taylor Swift's wedding, and quiz Yesteryear author Caro Claire Burke.
- NBA Draft Questions, Harper vs. Fox, and the USMNT’s World Cup Ceiling
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 19, 2026 · 2 h 11 min
Bill Simmons previews the 2026 NBA draft and Finals fallout with Tim Legler, then discusses the USMNT's World Cup outlook with Anthony Dabbundo.
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.