

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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Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 43min
"It's a cigar game, baby"
(0:00) Michael Smith predicts a "special" performance out of Joe Burrow against the Chiefs in the AFC title game, but Michael Holley wants to pump the breaks.(17:15) Pick your WR1: Tyreek Hill, Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel, and Ja'Marr Chase(29:30) Former 49ers tight end Vernon Davis joins the show to discuss his NFL career, retirement, and his acting career working alongside Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman. (48:00) Holley and Smith preview the NFC Championship game, including how it will affect our view Aaron Donald and Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers fans potentially outnumbering Rams fans at SoFi Stadiums, and whether Kyle Shanahan is in Sean McVey's head.(1:12:00) Vincent Goodwill stops by to explain why he thinks the Lakers should stick with Frank Vogel for the rest of the season and why he sees personnel problems as the real issue.(1:35:30) The brothers dive into what's going on in Dallas after Jerry Jones makes some interesting comments about Mike McCarthy's job security. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 40min
Yet still
(00:00) Holley and Smith react to reports of Nathaniel Hackett becoming head coach of the Denver Broncos and what it could mean for Aaron Rodgers(16:30) The brothers address rumors of Matt Eberflus getting Chicago Bears head coaching job and challenge the decision (31:00) More on NFL teams searching for new head coaches and GM's (41:00) I am Bane! Desmond Bane joins the show to talk about the success and rise of his up and coming Grizzlies team(55:00) Cleveland Rocks Again: Holley and Smith speak on the Cavaliers surprising run (1:06:00) Ashley Nicole Moss stops by to talk Sean Payton possibly returning to Dallas and Julius Randle's rough stretch with the Knicks(1:20:00) The brothers talk Roethlisberger's retirement, Aaron Rodgers next move then check off some lingering feed items Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 26, 2022 • 1h 41min
"Were you smoking or eating?"
(00:00) Holley and Smith react to David Ortiz induction to the Baseball Hall Of Fame(17:00) On the flip side, the brothers address those left out; Bonds, Clemens and others in the mire of the steroid era (31:00) Remembering Kobe Bryant two years after the tragic event (41:00) Kurt Helin joins the show to talk Wizards collapse, Joel Embiid's MVP run and Cleveland Cavaliers surprising the East(56:00) Mike Smith has his own proposal for a new set of overtime rules for the NFL(1:12:00) What? How? Why? Legendary journalist John Sawatsky sits down and expounds on his interview methods(1:33:00) Reacting to Tom Brady's latest comments on retirement Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 43min
God I love Big Red
(00:00) Holley and Smith decipher Brady's comments on possibly retiring and ponder his next steps (12:30) The brothers argue whether NFL overtime rules need reevaluation after leaving fans and players unfulfilled (26:00) After listening to Aaron Rodgers latest comments on retirement, the brothers speculate on his return to Green Bay(40:00) AJ Ross joins the show to share her thoughts on Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers (52:00) Who? Mike Jones stops and we pick his brain on next moves for Brady, Rodgers and Sean Payton stepping down as Saints head coach(1:12:00) Vincent Goodwill rolls up to talk Ben Simmons, James Harden possibly on the move and Anthony Davis's possible return (1:30:00) Reacting to Antonio Brown's sit down interview with Bryant Gumbel (1:41:00) The brothers give their quick reactions to Sean Payton's comments at his press conference Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 42min
"I ain't heard you cuss in years!"
(0:00) Michael Smith and Michael Holley sift through the last 13 seconds from the Bills-Chiefs game and debate whether the league should change its overtime rules. (28:20) Following another playoff loss from Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, Smith and Holley discuss how his brilliance in the regular season doesn't translate to the postseason. (49:30) Smith calls out Holley on how wrong he was about the Cincinnati Bengals after the team squeezed out a win against the Titans. (57:30) Charles Robinson joins the show to discuss what the future holds for Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, the Bengals shedding their underdog moniker, and whether or not Sean Payton could end up as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.(1:20:00) The brothers dissect how the 49ers have balanced Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance so far this season and debate who they'll lean on most moving forward in the playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 41min
"Legacies are forged in the postseason"
(00:00) Michael Smith and Michael Holley debate how another playoff loss could impact Aaron Rodgers' legacy. (22:00) A discussion about whether Tom Brady would hang it up without another Lombardi trophy.(40:30) Vincent Goodwill and Carron Phillips join the show to analyze the Phoenix Suns' season and how their consistency might just get them to the playoffs.(58:00) After Memphis' Penny Hardaway sounds off on the media, Holley and Smith hash out what it might be stemming from. (1:12:30) Lindsay Rhodes joins Mike Smith and Michael Holley to discuss how important the playoffs could be for Aaron Rodgers, his future with the Green Bay Packers and how the Rams will matchup against the Bucs(1:22:30) Holley and Smith preview the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs this weekend and the hype surrounding the Bills-Chiefs matchup. (1:35:00) Is Mike McCarthy's job in jeopardy after the Cowboys' Wild Card loss? And with the Broncos set to interview Chiefs' OC Eric Bieniemy, could we see more minority coaches be considered in the offseason? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 20, 2022 • 1h 45min
"If you have red paint, paint the barn red"
(00:00) Holley and Smith sift through the issues surrounding the Lakers and the contentious relationship between Frank Vogel and Russell Westbrook(21:00) When Tomlin speaks, we listen ... then a discussion on viability of Jim Harbaugh's return to the NFL(39:00) Chris Herring returns to discuss his book on the 90's Knicks, Blood in the Water plus we get his thoughts on Lakers issues(58:00) Brother Simms joins the show to preview this weekend's NFL divisional matchups (1:21:00) Holley and Smith react to Antonio Brown's latest comments where he denies mental illness as a factor for his outburst (1:36:34) The brothers evaluate Embiid and Jokic's MVP level performances last night Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 18, 2022 • 1h 40min
Hmm?
(00:00) Holley and Smith give props to the Rams dominating the Cardinals and Matt Stafford winning a playoff game(24:00) On the flip side the brothers address the Cardinals season collapse and speculate on Kliff Kingsbury's culpability(37:00) Deron Williams joins the show to talk about his career in the NBA and now boxing (52:00) Steve Wyche rolls up to give his thoughts on Rams, Cardinals and Raiders handling of Mike Mayock's firing(1:12:00) Hmm? Kyrie Irving gives a lengthy explanation for his unwillingness to get vaccinated but Smith and Holley aren't buying it(1:30:00) Marcus Allen drops in to share his thoughts on the state of MVP voting, Raiders retooling and USC rebuilding Congratulations to Brother Brandon and welcome to the world baby Mack! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 39min
"Where were you when I needed you last winter"
(00:00) Classic McCarthyism: Holley and Smith dissect the Cowboys devastating loss on the final play of the game (18:20) Michael Holley starts beef with the Bills Mafia then the brothers speculate on how far the Bills can go with Allen at the helm after trouncing the Patriots(38:00) Charles Robinson comes on to share his takeaways from Wild Card Weekend and more(54:00) Charles part 2: we continue our discussion with Charles and pick his brain on Russell Wilson possibly leaving Seattle(1:07:00) Shalise Manza Young joins the show to weigh in the NFL's handling of hiring minority coaches(1:26:00) Who dey? Holley and Smith give props to the Bengals for breaking their playoff curse (1:36:00) The brothers pay their respects to the late great Martin Luther King Jr Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 14, 2022 • 1h 40min
"Don't tell me it takes all of us"
(00:00) Holley and Smith talk Nets victory over the Bulls, Kyrie Irving's half return and implications of Kyrie's vaccine status (25:00) The brothers take issue with David Culley being relieved as head coach of the Texans leaving only one black coach left in the NFL(41:00) Tom Haberstroh joins the show to talk Knicks trade, Klay Thompson's return and his thoughts on Curry vs 96 Bulls(56:00) Our brother Chris Simms rolls up to talk Wild Card Weekend, break down his favorite playoff teams and thoughts on next steps for the New York Giants (1:14:00) Holley and Smith revisit the Culley/Flores firings, assess the validity of each move and question the justification for termination (1:35:00) The brothers address the Colts collapsing at the end of the season and Chris Ballard's harsh words for the team at his press conference today Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


