

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, 2021 • 1h 44min
"The gloves are off"
(00:00) Holley and Smith assess the state of the Eastern Conference after the 76ers took down the Nets in a top-two matchup(21:05) Michael Jordan to present the late Kobe Bryant at Hall of Fame enshrinement(39:05) Kyle Pitts joins the show to talk draft, how he became a TE and taste in music(55:30) Our brother Simms stops by to give his latest thoughts on which QBs get taken in the top 3 and break down his latest RB rankings(1:13:10) Christy Winters Scott previews the WNBA draft with Holley and Smith then details her favorite players(1:28:05) Props to Doncic for his game winning 3 last night then the brothers discuss which NBA teams emerge out of the Western Conference Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 14, 2021 • 1h 46min
"When you're the water boy, you never lose your job"
(00:00) Holley and Smith address a concerning report on the lack of security during the insurrectionist attack on the capitol(21:22) Jason Johnson joins the show to give his thoughts on the Daunte Wright shooting, Julian Edelman in the HOF and Falcon and the Winter Soldier(44:00) Justin Fields holds his 2nd pro day and Michael Smith takes a trip down memory lane(52:30) Holley and Smith predict the ceiling for Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields in the NFL and the franchise where he'd achieve the most success(1:14:55) Kimberley Martin joins the show to weigh in the Darnold trade and her thoughts on the draft(1:31:00) Anthony Edwards doesn't know who Alex Rodriguez is plus the brothers preview the Nets v 76ers matchup(1:44:25) Hinchcliffe Stadium is getting a long overdue restoration Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 13, 2021 • 1h 45min
"You gotta flex with your card"
(00:00) Michael Holley got his vaccine, leading to a deeper discussion on the Covid pandemic(22:15) Steph Curry becomes Golden State Warriors’ all-time leading scorer and the brothers revisit the all-time greatest showman debate(38:47) Tom Haberstroh breaks down how losing Jamal Murray impacts Denver Nuggets, NBA Western Conference however Jokic could keep their hopes alive(57:10) Holley and Smith address the latest news regarding the senseless killing of Daunte Wright(1:20:00) Charles Robinson stops by to drop some knowledge on NFL's new ]vaccine protocol, who gets picked 3rd and 4th in the NFL draft then comments on Edelman's retirement/potential for HOF(1:43:05) Happy 75th Birthday to Rev. Al Green Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 12, 2021 • 1h 46min
“Don’t be shushing me, dog”
(00:00) Holley and Smith address two recent events of police abuse: Daunte Wright shot by police in Minnesota and Lt. Caron Nazario abused during a traffic stop(15:16) Dawn Staley joins the show for a deep discussion about her journey and insights into coaching NCAA Women’s Basketball at the highest level(43:15) Steph Curry shares moment with Warriors guest announcer Aaron Taylor(59:10) Holley and Smith react to the Minnesota Twins, Timberwolves and Wild all cancelling their games after the shooting of Daunte Wright(1:13:30) Jeff Goodman joins the show to break down his top 5 NBA draft prospects(1:25:45) The brothers wonder if Kevin Durant is too quick to dismiss importance of NBA titles then debate if Kyrie Irving could've avoided being ejected(1:41:42) New England Patriots terminate Julian Edelman, retires after 'great' career Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 9, 2021 • 1h 46min
"Freestyle Friday"
(00:00) Holley and Smith start with their reviews of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier then follow up with a deep dive into the Marvel universe(24:25) A tribute to the dearly departed Earl Simmons, aka DMx, rapper, legend, icon(34:55) Devin and Jason McCourty reveal that it was a "real scare" when Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19 and share the challenges and sacrifices NFL players must accept to remain safe for their families and teammates(1:05:30) The brothers debate how the NBA's race from Most Valuable Player is being affected by injuries and take a look at the current favorites, including Jokic and Giannis(1:15:30) Holley and Smith survey the landscape of NBA Western standings with the Suns and Jazz aiming to keep the tops spots(1:36:30) Update from the Deshaun Watson case: we examine the latest statements from Rusty Hardin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 8, 2021 • 1h 46min
"The Utah Jazz are elevator music”
(00:00) The Suns shine bright after a key win over Utah, Holley takes some shots at the Jazz then Mike Smith defends Chris Paul(27:40) Holley and Smith reevaluate the Nets after Harden's injury but can Durant's return and Kyrie's consistency can keep the Nets as a serious contender?(38:50) Tia Mitchell educates us about the fallout of Georgia's voting laws, and we get her opinion on Isley Brothers verzuz Earth, Wind and Fire(51:35) Brother Simms joins the show to break down his CB rankings, OL rankings and Darnold traded to the Panthers(1:14:55) After some concerning stats on QB's drafted in the top 5 picks, Holley and Smith wonder if it'll dissuade teams from taking QBs early(1:42:30) The brothers revisit the top 4 picks and ponder what ATL will do with the 4th pick Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 44min
"We need to have this conversation to better ourselves"
(00:00) Michael Smith and Michael Holley provide the latest updates involving Deshaun Watson, including his lost endorsements, women speaking out publicly, and the presence of open investigations involving the police the NFL(24:45) Jason Johnson gives his thoughts on the Chauvin trial, Georgia's voting law backlash and a tribute to friend, colleague Midwin Charles(53:10) This NFL QB currently hosts Jeopardy and may take the job fulltime if offered... Who is Aaron Rodgers?(1:16:20) Charles Robinson joins the show to weigh in on Rodgers future in Green Bay and Deshaun Watson's questionable future in the NFL(1:43:05) A quick update: Kawhi Leonard, other MVP candidates get injured leaving Jokic as the favorite Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 46min
"You're not going to win a Kentucky Derby on a donkey"
(00:00) Holley and Smith address the latest updates from the Deshaun Watson lawsuit and hear from some of the accusers testimonies(27:35) Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer stops by on her victory lap to reflect on her team’s national championship win(41:40) The brothers review Baylor's overwhelming win vs Gonzaga(58:45) The dust settled on the Darnold trade and the guys assess its impact on the early draft picks and wonder if the 49ers go Mac Jones with the 3rd pick(1:34:35) Amin Elhassan comes aboard to talk Nets, NBA and give his opinion on the Isley Brothers verzuz Earth, Wind and Fire(1:43:30) Holley and Smith examine the latest statement made my the NFL, others in the Deshaun Watson case Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 5, 2021 • 1h 45min
"I wish she flipped off everybody lookin!"
(00:00) Holley and Smith start with the 2 fantastic finishes in the NCAA tournament for Gonzaga, Stanford then the brothers debate if Adia Barnes went too far with NCAA tournament speech?(28:30) Jordan Cornette makes a strong BFA debut breaking down the wild NCAA finishes from the weekend and UNC hiring Herbert Davis(40:30) The brothers dive deeper into the Gonzaga win, preview tonight's finale vs Baylor and ponder Jalen Suggs future in the NBA(1:11:50) Reactions to the Sam Darnold trade to the Panthers, Mike Smith takes a victory lap and did the Panthers get a steal?(1:27:20) Voting laws in Georgia met with rebuke by MLB and other major businesses and republican lawmakers play victim... sound familiar?(1:43:25) Holley and Smith give their reviews of the Isley Brothers verzuz Earth, Wind and Fire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 2, 2021 • 1h 46min
"What you know about LL Cool J, youngin?”
(00:00) Vaccination rejuvenation: Mike Smith is feeling himself after getting vaccinated then the conversation shifts to hip-hop(26:30) Mocking the Mocks: the brothers pick apart latest mock drafts(57:55) Holley and Smith address recent efforts to restrict voting laws in Georgia and Texas plus the MLB pulls the All-Star Game from Atlanta (1:10:15) Vincent Goodwill joins us to discuss Kevin Durant's latest twitter beef with Rapaport(1:25:00) Carron Phillips and Vincent Goodwill verzuz Michael Holley and Michael Smith in the Earth Wind Fire vs Isley Brothers debate(1:42:30) Comment Section: Holley, Smith and Brandon read and react to your 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.


