

Brother from Another
Michael Holley and Michael Smith
Longtime friends and journalists Michael Holley and Michael Smith discuss the latest across sports, culture, entertainment, and politics.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 59min
NBA Playoffs and Play-In preview; WNBA Draft preview
0:00 Revisiting Andrew Luck retirement10:58 Tom Brady teases return--23:03 Nuggets lose out on 1-seed30:01 OKC 1st in the West31:39 Lakers, Warriors, 76ers teams to watch in Play-In--37:45 Dawn Staley and SC underlooked?49:12 Importance of this WNBA draft--56:48 Caitlin Clark rookie year projection Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 19min
Caleb Williams lacks adversity? Iowa vs South Carolina’s giant ratings
Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss Matt Rhule’s praise for Bill Belichick, Eagles vs Packers in Brazil, Greg McElroy’s comments on Caleb Williams’ lack of adversity, and Micah Parsons’ baggage. Kurt Helin joins the show to speak on the rise of Women’s basketball, and Lindsay Harding being considered as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets.0:00 Rhule praises Bellichick6:00 Eagles-Packers in Brazil10:23 Caleb Williams lack of adversity21:46 Drake Maye criticism--24:21 Lamar Jackson input on receivers27:59 Micah Parsons wearing thin in Dallas--36:19 Iowa vs South Carolina ratings51:08 NBA ready for Lindsay Harding?--1:00:27 Giannis calf injury1:04:47 Celtics shoot 0 FT’s vs Bucks1:09:00 Warriors def. Lakers1:11:21 MVP/All-NBA Race is quiet1:13:29 NBA Play-in battle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 25min
Dawn Staley Dynasty; Caitlin Clark just beginning
Mike Smith and Michael Holley react to Dawn Staley and South Carolina completing their undefeated season, winning a National Championship. They project how Caitlin Clark will perform in the WNBA and whether UConn or Purdue will win the Men’s Tournament. Holley and Smith discuss John Calipari’s exit from Kentucky to Arkansas, the new-look Texans, and they grade the Bills on their Stefon Diggs trade. 0:00 Dawn Staley & SC win the tourney14:59 Caitlin Clark story yet to be written29:15 South Carolina dynasty denies Clark a championship--35:26 UConn controversial Offensive foul41:50 UConn Men attempt back-to-back championships48:50 John Calipari leaves Kentucky for Arkansas--51:40 Grading Stefon Diggs trade--1:11:58 Drake Maye belong with top of QB class? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 20min
Stefon Diggs TRADED to Texans; Mulkey receives undeserved praise?
Michael Holley and Mike Smith discuss Raheem Morris’ leadership and the new-look Atlanta Falcons, J.J. McCarthy’s rise in draft stock, and the Bears strategy on choosing their draft picks. Holley and Smith receive breaking news that Stefon Diggs is traded to the Texans. Natalie joins the show to speak on Kevin Durant getting booed in OKC and the praise Kim Mulkey has received since calling out the LA Times for a “sexist” article.0:00 New-look Falcons11:26 Sam Darnold may start with Vikings--17:02 J.J. McCarthy draft stock25:46 Bears draft debate strategy--34:59 Stefon Diggs traded51:04 Kevin Durant booed in OKC--58:16 Kim Mulkey undeserving of praise?1:13:05 Iowa vs LSU gets huge ratings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 2, 2024 • 41min
Mulkey, Van Lith call out 'sexist,' 'racist' LA Times story; LeBron retirement talk
Mike Smith and Michael Holley react to Kim Mulkey and Hailey Van Lith calling out the LA Times for sexism and racism. They also discuss the Washington Post’s profile on Kim Mulkey and LeBron James hinting at retirement.0:00 LA Times "sexist" article--17:06 Washington Post article on Mulkey--28:49 LeBron retiring? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 1, 2024 • 56min
Rashee Rice alleged car crash; March Madness
Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss Rashee Rice’s alleged car crash, DJ Burns Jr., Zach Edey, UConn and the upcoming Men’s Final Four. They look forward to Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, and JuJu Watkins playing in their Elite Eight games. 0:00 Rashee Rice’s alleged crash--23:58 Bill Belichick writing a book?--32:01 Jets good offseason--37:00 DJ Burns Jr., Zach Edey and Men’s Final Four46:06 Reese, Clark, JuJu & Bueckers; Elite Eight Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 28, 2024 • 49min
BONUS - NFL vs NBA on Christmas; Media coverage of Women in March Madness
Mike Smith, Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill discuss NFL continuing it’s Christmas Day takeover and the NBA’s gambling scandal. Natalie joins the show to shed light on how athletes in Women’s March Madness are being covered negatively for cursing and being impassioned. 0:00 NFL vs NBA on Christmas--5:53 NBA gambling scandal14:19 Lakers chances in the West--24:26 Clark, Reese, Brink negative media coverage Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 27, 2024 • 43min
NFL’s New Kickoff Rules; Sirianni on thin ice in Philly
Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss the NFL’s kickoff changes, Nick Sirianni saving his job in Philly, and Brandon Aiyuk and Brock Purdy outplaying their rookie deals.0:00 NFL Kickoff Changes--19:17 Family Dogs23:32 Sirianni on thin ice--30:52 NFL Brazil game on Peacock35:18 Aiyuk & Purdy outperforming rookie deals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 43min
Mulkey WaPo rant; Ohtani betting scandal; Deion on skipping NFL teams
Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss Kim Mulkey’s Washington Post rant, Shohei Ohtani’s illegal betting scandal, Deion Sanders’ comments on avoiding certain teams in the draft for Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, Jim Harbaugh saying J.J. McCarthy is the best QB in the NFL Draft this year, Chiefs going for a 3-peat, and the NFL ban of the hip-drop tackle. 0:00 Kim Mulkey WaPo rant--28:30 Ohtani betting scandal--51:22 Deion, Shedeur, Travis Hunter NFL draft--1:11:36 Jim Harbaugh: J.J. McCarthy best QB in draft1:19:17 Commanders, Patriots, NFL Draft preview1:30:24 L'Jarius Sneed trade; Chiefs go for 3-peat1:37:26 Hip-drop tackle banned Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 21, 2024 • 35min
BONUS- Justin Fields best running QB? Most influential players in NBA history
Natalie joins Holley and Smith to discuss the reaction to Mike Smith's comment that Justin Fields is the best running quarterback, and they also react to LeBron James naming Stephen Curry and Allen Iverson the most influential NBA players.0:00 Justin Fields best running QB9:05 NBA Influence Mt. Rushmore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


