Scott Van Pelt joins Russillo to discuss Celtics' dominance, Kyrie's image rehab, and drama at the U.S. Open. Life advice segment on moving past breakups. Various topics covered include golf, playoff drafts, luxury possessions, and personal game experiences.

Scott Van Pelt, an ESPN legend and host of SportsCenter, shares captivating stories and insights in a lively conversation. He reflects on his early days at ESPN and what it was like working with Jason on Monday Night Countdown. The duo explores the intrigue of the Masters tournament and the hilarious 'torpedo bat' phenomenon in baseball. They also dive into Maryland's coaching search and share amusing anecdotes, including the joyous arrival of a new niece. The episode blends sports, humor, and heartfelt moments for an unforgettable chat.

Scott Van Pelt, the charismatic ESPN sportscaster known for his engaging interviews, discusses the evolving sports media landscape. He shares insights on colleagues Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee, revealing his passion for postgame coverage. The conversation dives into what makes someone a 'needle mover' in sports media and reflects on the importance of authenticity and audience connection. Scott also addresses the challenges the NBA faces in viewer engagement and shares humorous personal anecdotes, blending sports analysis with relatable storytelling.

Sports journalist Scott Van Pelt talks about Scottie Scheffler's Masters win, UFC 300 excitement, NBA playoff predictions, and fun stories from Augusta like Tiger passing a note and airport vending machine items.

Huge sports weekend and it starts with the Masters. Jon Rahm wins in an incredible performance and we’re sad about Brooks Sunday. Patrick Cantlay is still out there and Tiger looked old (00:00:00-00:36:04). We talk UFC, Odell to the Ravens and NBA regular season ending (00:36:04-00:57:32). Who’s back of the week including Harry Potter and Hockey Hank (00:57:32-01:16:08). Scott Van Pelt joins us from Augusta to talk about the weekend, Rahm’s performance, the Masters Groundscrew and tons more (01:16:08-01:43:15). We finish with the lottery ball and a new bet (01:43:15-01:49:17).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