

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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Sep 1, 2021 • 1h 44min
"I wanna talk about me and you"
(00:00) Holley takes a victory lap after the Pats named Mac Jones the week 1 QB... but was it the best move for the Pats and what was their motivation in letting Cam go? (21:00) Reacting to Belichick's claim Cam wasn't cut for being unvaccinated but after going over the evidence, the brothers are skeptical(43:20) Jason Johnson joins the show to school us on Afghanistan, Texas politics, and his thoughts on Cam getting cut(56:55) Holley and Smith dive into Ben Simmons sitting out for training camp and his desire to be traded (1:11:00) The brothers are joined by George Atallah of the NFLPA to help 'make it make sense' when it comes to Covid protocols and explain the investigations into the Jaguars after Urban Meyers comments(1:30:15) The brothers revisit the Urban Meyer investigation then updates on Deshaun Watson and the Dolphins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 30, 2021 • 1h 43min
"Say Bruh"
(00:00) Holley and Smith start with Mets players booing fans and vice versa but do Lindor, Baez have legitimate cause?(21:15) Watson Watch Day ??: The brothers react to Brian Flores steadfast comments on Tua but are we just seeing his poker face in action? (37:30) Thomas Dimitroff joins the show to share his insights and evaluations of the rookie QB class then closes out with a watch flex(58:30) Holley and Smith get into a Cam Newton vs Mac Jones debate then Mike Smith shares an interesting encounter from over the weekend (1:12:00) Jim Trotter stops by to give his reactions to the NFL Preseason, Trevor Lawrence, NFL Top 100 rankings and more(1:36:45) Shoutout to the next generation starting their first days of school then we wish New Orleans a speedy recovery from Hurricane Ida Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 27, 2021 • 1h 43min
"Show up at church on Sunday, ain't nothin but the devil till Saturday"
(00:00) Holley and Smith react to Jameis Winston being named the week 1 QB (15:25) Props to Philip Rivers for winning his coaching debut and is Eli Manning a HOF QB? Michael Smith has his doubts(35:05) The incredible Gabby Thomas joins the show to explain how she manages being a triple threat as an Olympic athlete, Harvard grad and an epidemiologist (59:23) Holley and Smith critique some top 32 starting QB rankings then Holley gets fired up over Urban Meyer(1:17:20) Vincent Goodwill rolls up to talk about the possibility of a Ben Simmons trade plus his thoughts on how the NBA is handling Covid protocol compared to the NFL(1:37:45) Comment Section: Brandon, Holley and Smith react to social media comments on topics from the week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 26, 2021 • 1h 37min
"That personality type drives me crazy"
(00:00) Holley and Smith react to Belichick not naming a starter and what it means for Cam Newton then give props to Drew Lock for how he handled being named the backup in Denver(21:51) Jason Johnson joins the show to talk Sha'carri Richardson, Afghanistan and top 5 Marvel moves then worst 5(41:25) Monica McNutt shares her Olympic experience and we get her reaction to the Milk Crate Challenge craze(58:50) Chris Simms stops by to weigh in on Teddy Bridgewater being named the starter in DEN and Mac Jones vs Cam Newton(1:12:50) The brothers go off on Cole Beasley and Isaiah McKenzie for 'blatantly defying' COVID protocols and complaining about them on twitter(1:35:05) Happy National Dog Day! A tribute to our furry friends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 25, 2021 • 53min
"I'm starting the show pissed off today"
(00:00) Holley and Smith come in fired up over Sha'carri Richardson taking shots at Allyson Felix(19:30) Mac Attack in New England: after an impressive practice the brothers speculate Mac Jones being the week 1 starter(43:56) Mike Budenholzer gets a contract extension and speaking of dangerous leaps, we review the latest milk crate challenges Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 24, 2021 • 1h 44min
"My Spidey-Sense is tingling!"
(00:00) Holley and Smith react to Spiderman: No Way Home trailer then it's time for Watson Watch(21:30) The brothers discuss the fallout of Cam Newton's Covid protocol fiasco and wonder if it could cost him the starter position (40:40) Holley and Smith wonder which Saint gets anointed the starter job then Charles Robinson stops by to weigh in (55:10) Charles Robinson sticks around for another segment to break down the latest news on Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson(1:16:10) Touré joins the show to talk about his new book on Prince's legacy: Nothing Compares 2 U (1:40:15) Drink your milk: the milk crate challenge has everyone keeled over Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 23, 2021 • 1h 42min
"I was told there'd be no math, you were told there'd be no fact checking"
(00:00) Holley and Smith explain how Sha'Carri Richardson's postrace at Prefontaine Classic was inspiring(20:15) A continuation of the Prefontaine discussion and shoutout to Elaine Thompson-Herah for putting Florence Griffith Joyner's record within reach(38:00) Holley and Smith debate if Tom Brady will continue to play well past age 45 before retiring from the NFL(49:52) Sanya Richards-Ross joins the show to break down the Prefontaine race and use her expertise to explain what happened to Sha'Carri Richardson(1:12:10) It's Ash Monday: Ashley Nicole Moss rolls up to hype up the Knicks and wish a posthumous Happy Birthday to Kobe Bryant(1:32:15) The brothers sift through the coach speak and speculate on week 1 starters Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 21, 2021 • 1h 40min
"I should've said no to Nets talk"
(00:00) Mac Jones and Cam Newton both flashed vs the Eagles but the brothers argue over who will start week 1(25:11) LeBron James receives zero votes as NBA's best player in offseason survey so Holley and Smith debate the validity of his gripe and LeBron's place in the top 5(40:00) The brothers assess James Harden's claim that had the Nets been healthy, no one would've beat them (56:40) Previewing this weekend's Prefontaine Classic where Sha’carri Richardson returns to the track to face off against Olympic gold medalists(1:11:20) Michael Holley shares an inspirational story about how Amanda Gorman's famous poem led to a heartwarming family moment(1:16:40) Vincent Goodwill joins us to give his take on Russell Westbrook dismissing Lakers as "old team" and his thoughts on LeBron's "snub" in the offseason poll(1:30:50) Brandon rolls up to close out the week by reading your comments on Naomi Osaka, naming suggestions for Holley's new pug and ranking the artists with the best 3 Album stretch in hip hop(1:37:20) Jeopardy in jeopardy? After controversy causes Mike Richards to step down, the brothers discuss who deserves to take over the coveted hosting job Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 20, 2021 • 1h 11min
"He gives no F's this year"
(00:00) Jason Johnson Joins the show to drop some knowledge on the Afghanistan dilemma plus we get his reaction to the latest Marvel movies and the Seahawks signing Jamal Adams(28:52) Our brother Chris Simms joins the show to give his takes on this year's rookie QB's and Aaron Rodgers beef with Green Bay(53:23) Does Michael Holley like Kevin Durant now? Then the brothers discuss the controversy around NBA2K ratings (1:07:57) Michael Holley and Michael Smith aren't putting any stock into a 47-year-old Terrell Owens making an NFL comeback but he looks like he could Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 18, 2021 • 1h 44min
"You two are the ultimate uncles"
(00:00) Holley and Smith converse about Michael Jordan's NBA legacy overshadowing his impact in the community(24:15) Marcus Thompson stops by to share his reaction to Kevin Durant and Draymond Green’s interview then give assessments on Bay Area rookies in Trey Lance and Jonathan Kuminga(50:45) A look ahead toward the NBA schedule then a discussion on expectations of Lakers, Nets and their respective superstars (1:13:25) After some Ben Simmons trade talk, the brothers get into Andy Dalton's latest comments on Justin Fields and his role on the Bears but will "trusting the process" pay off in Chicago?(1:37:00) Bad call: Tigers broadcaster Jack Morris apologized for using an inappropriate accident during a Shohei Ohtani at bat and has been suspended indefinitely from broadcasts, but Holley and Smith aren't buying it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


