Neil Punsalan

Comedy writer who has made television shows with both Norm Macdonald and Marshawn Lynch. He presents the theory about the 1998 NBA Finals being a wrestling crossover.

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Jun 6, 2025 • 1h 2min

The Last Bromance: How Wrestling Corrupted the NBA Finals

Neil Punsalan, a comedy writer known for collaborations with Norm Macdonald and Marshawn Lynch, dives deep into the wrestling-influenced chaos of the 1998 NBA Finals. He proposes that Dennis Rodman and Karl Malone, promoting their wrestling match during the Finals, may have distorted the integrity of the series. The conversation navigates the blurred lines between sports and entertainment, questioning whether Michael Jordan's legacy deserves an asterisk. Punsalan's insights challenge listeners to rethink sports marketing and the role of theatrics in iconic moments.

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