Wosny Lambre, an insightful contributor to The Ringer, dives into Joel Embiid's incredible yet challenging NBA journey, dissecting trade speculations around Ben Simmons and James Harden. Kevin Hench, a passionate Red Sox fan, reflects on David Ortiz's momentous Hall of Fame induction and its cultural significance. Former NBA tough guy Charles Oakley shares legendary stories from his career, touches on ‘The Last Dance,’ and discusses his upcoming book, offering a gritty look at the life of one of basketball's fiercest competitors.

We start the show with the Red Sox/Yankees Wild Card Game predictions then a recap of the game(00:02:52-00:20:56). Monday night football and CFB talk(00:20:56-00:37:42). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Game of Thrones and the internet blowing up on Monday(00:37:42-01:02:56). Charles Oakley joins the show to talk about his new show, being an enforcer in the NBA, toughest guy that tried him and being in Michael Jordan's inner circle(01:02:56-01:53:45). Pete Prisco joins the show to talk about the Jaguars and Urban Meyer's terrible week(01:53:45-02:10:27). We finish the show with Bring your lunch pail with Jersey Jerry(02:10:27-02:32:18).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take