

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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Oct 14, 2021 • 1h 45min
"A word salad with no dressing"
(00:00) Holley and Smith start by addressing Kyrie Irving's comments on IG live regarding his vaccination status (23:00) The brothers take issue with Washington Football Team deciding to retire Sean Taylor during a scandal (36:00) LaChina Robinson joins the show to breakdown the WNBA Playoffs and pick a finals winner (55:00) Chris Simms rolls up to week 6 NFL matchups and we get his thoughts on Odell/Baker misconnection, Arch Manning (1:20:30) Vincent Goodwill stops by to give his takeaways from Kyrie Irving's statements and whether it hurts the Nets odds at winning a title (1:38:00) Holley and Smith compare and contrast comments made by Mike Mayock, Derek Carr and Brandon Staley on the Jon Gruden situation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 13, 2021 • 1h 44min
"Respectfully, F that"
(00:00) Michael Holley and Michael Smith reflect on other situations where Kyrie Irving has gone against the grain and explore why he's refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination has led to self-reflection.
(36:00) Marc Spears, Senior NBA Writer for The Undefeated, joins the show to break down how the Lakers are looking with the new roster and Jayson Tatum's motivation coming out of the Olympics.
(59:00) Student journalists at the University of Oklahoma reveal Caleb Williams has been getting the majority of first-team practice snaps over Spencer Rattler.
(1:14:00) Unpacking the latest on Adam Schefter emails regarding a story he was writing on former Washington Football Team GM Bruce Allen.
(1:31:00) NFL columnist at USA Today, Mike Jones, stops by to dive into the Jon Gruden resignation and DeMaurice Smith opening up about racism in the NFL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Oct 12, 2021 • 1h 37min
"You don't want that smoke"
(00:00) Holley and Smith start by giving Lamar Jackson his well deserved praise after coming back against the Colts to win in OT(22:00) Jessica Mendoza joins the show to discuss MLB playoffs and shinning a spotlight on women in sports(37:00) Steve Wyche stops by to share his knowledge on the Jon Gruden situation after more information reveals a disturbing history of behavior(48:00) The brothers wonder why Jon Grudens of NFL get opportunities while good people don't (1:04:00) We welcome David Gardner to breakdown the Nets options with Kyrie Irving's refusal to getting vaccinated then his thoughts on the Gruden fallout(1:25:00 76ers still looking 86 Ben Simmons? After returning to camp Holley and Smith speculate on his options(1:34:00) Michael Smith dodges a stray from an old Lamar Jackson/Joe Burrow comparison Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 11, 2021 • 1h 45min
"Crunchy Or Smooth?"
(00:00) Holley and Smith debate the proper PB&J ratio then ponder the implications of the Bills beating the Chiefs at home(26:40) Jagged Little Pill: Jaguars 20th straight loss is a tough one to swallow but how much blame is attributed to Urban Meyer?(40:20) Holley and Smith address the controversial comments made by Raiders Jon Gruden (52:00) Charles Robinson joins the show to share his insight on the Gruden situation (01:13:00) Melissa Jacobs stops by to weigh in on which teams end up in the AFC Championship, the Chargers different feel then weighs in on the PB&J debate(1:20:22) The brothers discuss the latest rumors around Ben Simmons possibly returning to the Sixers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 8, 2021 • 1h 44min
A shot or two away from a title
(00:00) Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill start today by talking Ben Simmons trade possibilities after reportedly turning down several offers (18:45) Aaron Jones joins the show to talk about his hot start and how the Pack is back on track(31:00) Assessing the damage from Rams, Seahawks TNF game and the injuries to Stafford, Wilson (54:00) Rankings the rankings: Holley and Vinnie critique USA Today's Top 75 NBA Players list(1:10:30) Ryan Hollins rolls up to talk his new gig as Rockets analyst, weigh in on the Top 75 NBA Players(1:30:00) Dave Chappelle received a lot of criticism for his latest standup special and Vinnie, Holley give their opinion on the controversial performance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 7, 2021 • 1h 39min
"So much for film study"
(00:00) Michael Holley starts with the Dodgers edging out the Cardinals in the NL Wild Card Game but can the Dodgers get past the SF Giants?(19:00) Christy Winters-Scott joins the show to breakdown the WNBA playoffs and give us her top 25 WNBA players (38:00) Is Kyrie Irving's vaccine refusal 'relationship deal-breaker' with Nets? Holley reacts to the NBPA's response to Kyrie's vaccination status (52:00) Brother Simms stops by to take his lumps for the Yankees loss then we take a look at Week 5 NFL matchups(1:15:00) LaJethro Jenkins comes on to talk (1:31:00) Brother Brandon rolls up to read and react to your comments from social media on topics from the week... also which Raven isn't a fan of The Wire? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 7, 2021 • 1h 41min
"I've got him out by week 10 or 11"
(00:00) Michael Holley is joined by guest host Ahmed Fareed to break down the Red Sox Wild Card win over the Yankees and wonder if baseball should move away from allusions to the game's history.(22:30) A discussion on how Urban Meyer's behavior shows a narcissism that doesn't command respect in the NFL and how soon his time in Jacksonville could be coming to an end. (37:50) Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring joins the show to talk about his upcoming book chronicling the 1990s New York Knicks. They also discuss the NBA’s ongoing situation with players and the COVID vaccine.(55:00) Who would replace Roethlisberger for the Steelers if he stops playing? Jim Trotter gives his take on that and more news around the NFL, including the Panthers acquisition of Stephon Gilmore. (1:12:00) Ashley Nicole-Moss stops by to look ahead for the 2021-22 NBA season and share her expectations for the Dallas Cowboys.(01:27:20) Holley and Fareed give their take on Dave Chappelle’s new Netflix special “The Closer” and giving comedians more platforms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 5, 2021 • 49min
"Oh I feel like preaching"
(00:00) Hol Solo: Michael Holley starts today show by addressing statements made by Jaguars ownership toward Urban Meyer then preview Yankees, Red Sox (14:30) Congratulations to Bubba Wallace on his historic win at Talladega (20:30) Tony Dungy joins the show to give his takeaways from Brady's return to New England plus his thoughts on Urban Meyer situation (38:00) Nekias Duncan rolls up to breakdown the ongoing NBA vaccination drama, then discuss which NBA player you could start a franchise with? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 4, 2021 • 1h 13min
"Everyone's on to bigger and better"
(00:00) Holley and Smith react to Brady v Belichick and how Brady's win further solidifies his position as GOAT (18:00) The brothers argue over the Ravens decision to run the ball in the final seconds instead of kneeling down (36:00) Tom Brady breaking NFL all-time passing record is testament to intangibles(48:00) Charles Robinson stops by to weigh in on rookie QB performances from the weekend then get into the latest Urban Meyer development after videos surface of him celebrating at a club(1:02:00) Dak is back: Holley and Smith assess Dak Prescott's performance and wonder if it elevates him into the top 5 current QB's? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 1, 2021 • 1h 38min
"He's not cut out for this"
(00:00) Michael and Michael debate whether Urban Meyer is cut out for the NFL after the Jags suffered their fourth straight loss. And could Joe Burrow be the best quarterback in the AFC North?(20:25) Rookie cornerback for the LA Chargers Asante Samuel Jr. joins the show to talk about how his father's NFL career has helped him and what his expectations are for his first season.(34:00) NFL reporter Kimberley A. Martin stops by to talk about her excitement for the Super Bowl LVI Halftime lineup and other hot topics around the NFL. (51:30) ESPN senior writer Seth Wickersham joins the show to talk about his new book It's Better to be Feared: The New England Patriots Dynasty and the Pursuit of Greatness.(1:04:40) Just a couple of more days until Brady returns to Foxborough. The brothers discuss every storyline leading up to the Bucs-Patriots matchup. (1:17:15) Vincent Goodwill is back to talk about the latest in NBA player vaccination news, including Joel Embiid's comments on the Ben Simmons situation.(1:34:00) "The Comments Section" is back! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


