

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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Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 46min
"You can win with this, or you can win with that"
(00:00) Holley and Smith break down Brady's triumphant win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV and explain how Tampa Bay kept Mahomes from the scoreboard(23:20) Was Tampa Bay's defensive performance good enough to get Todd Bowles another HC job?(40:40) The GOAT of GOAT's debate: the brothers compare Brady's resume to other legends like Jordan, Bill Russell and Wayne Gretzky(53:00) Holley and Smith rank all 7 of Tom Brady's SB wins from best to worst(1:13:40) Who's your favorite inductee to the 2021 Hall of Fame class including greats like Bill Nunn, Calvin Johnson and Charles Woodson?(1:30:10) Michael Holley timelines the mistakes the Patriots made when handling Tom Brady's contract(1:44:30) Taking a break from sports to talk TV and movies to watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 5, 2021 • 1h 46min
"This conversation with a little tequila? It's about to get real in here"
(00:00) Holley and Smith recap the narratives going into SBLV and argue which team has higher stakes(25:00) The brothers react to LeBron James ripping the All-Star game and the NBA GOAT debate rages on(55:20) Emmitt Smith shares his thoughts on tequila, LeBron v Jordan and Super Bowl LV predictions(1:15:45) Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle joins the show to talk draft prep and how he was recruited by Nick Saban(1:26:00) My Bets Your Money: Holley makes his picks for the big game(1:30:00) Vincent Goodwill weighs in on the NBA All-Star game drama, the Golden State Warriors revival and SBLV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 4, 2021 • 1h 46min
"You've forgotten what fresh cut confidence feels like"
(00:00) The Chiefs team barber tested positive for Covid and the brothers debate the importance of a haircut before big events(19:50) We break down Brett Favre’s critical comments on Deshaun Watson's trade demands (41:15) Why do people accuse Matt Stafford of not being "tough enough" after refusing to play for the Patriots? If you ask Holley and Rodney Harrison it's a dome team thing(55:25) Our brother Simms shares his notes on Stafford's toughness, what it'll take to win SBLV and we get his opinion on the pregame haircut(1:07:05) Holley and Jason Johnson sit down with Jamal Adams to get his insight on former Jets HC Todd Bowles and his Super Bowl predictions(1:26:20) Nick Saban’s latest recruiting class looks to be a good one with nine 5 star recruits coming to Alabama ... how does he keep doing it?(1:41:50) We send our love to Marty Schottenheimer and his family Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 3, 2021 • 1h 45min
"Eric Bieniemy is the Hillary Clinton of head coaching candidates"
(00:00) For the better part of this century, we've spent the first week of Black History Month celebrating a white man...Tom Brady(14:00) Holley and Smith debate whether or not the new Brooklyn Nets are championship ready(22:45) Jason Johnson brings fresh baked hot takes on the Goff/Stafford trade, the new Brooklyn Nets and the latest political developments(55:55) The state of Bieniemy: Holley and Smith continue to question the NFL hiring process while qualified black coaches are snubbed for HC jobs(1:16:20) Reese Waters joins the show to weigh in on Bieniemy, the WFT QB situation and Bradley Beal trade rumors(1:31:33) The brothers take a moment to recognize the sisters on National Girls and Women in Sports Day Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 48min
"Courtside Karen was MAD MAD"
(00:00) Michael Holley and Michael Smith react to a verbal altercation between LeBron James and 'Courtside Karen' during the Lakers-Hawks game (31:30) Wizards star Bradley Beal reportedly does not want to be traded from the Wizards, which sparks a debate about whether Beal should ride out his contract or go to another team(42:30) Michael Smith elaborates on his belief that the only difference between Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes is the city they play in(57:30) EA Sports NCAA Football is coming back and the brothers are hyped(1:19:30) Yahoo senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson joins the show to preview Super Bowl LV and break down the Stafford-Goff trade (1:40:00) Reacting to the Rochester, NY police officers who were suspended after handcuffing and pepper spraying a 9-year-old girl Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 47min
"Sarah, come get your man"
(00:00) Michael Smith and Michael Holley react to Lions trading Matthew Stafford to the Rams for Jared Goff and three draft picks(25:00) Previewing Super Bowl LV between the Bucs and the Chiefs(44:30) Deshaun Watson removes Texans from all his social media accounts and has reportedly requested a trade from the team(59:30) Discussing new Jets head coach Robert Saleh's remarks about QB Sam Darnold (1:09:30) Giants RB Saquon Barkley joins the show to provide and update on his rehab from last year’s torn ACL and who he thinks will win Super Bowl LV(1:22:30) Breaking down the fallout from the Lions-Rams trade Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 29, 2021 • 1h 34min
"Which movie do we quote more Training Day or Pulp Fiction?"
(00:00) Holley and Smith review the Texans first press conference with David Culley and Nick Caserio(08:00) Going further, the brothers explain how the Texans are playing poker with Watson(23:00) Michael Holley has a hot take on the movie "The Departed"(32:32) A tribute to two icons we lost today; the brilliant actor Cicely Tyson and legendary coach John Chaney(50:00) Real talk about Eric Bieniemy ... the brothers point out how he and other black coaches aren't getting the credit they deserve(1:10:45) Holley and Smith address how lingering effects from the insurrection make achieving unity difficult especially when people like Marjorie Taylor Greene fan the flames(1:22:05) Vincent Goodwill dishes on the latest NBA news involving the Los Angeles Clippers and Bradley Beal after some fighting words for Michael Smith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 28, 2021 • 1h 46min
"We're going to class up this joint"
(00:00) After hiring David Culley, Deshaun still wants out of Houston and the brothers explain why(22:40) Holley and Smith debate where the Chiefs rank among all-time great teams(38:30) The 76ers are rolling with Joel Embiid playing at an MVP pace but is it enough to win the east?(50:00) We ask Ray Allen about his experiences on NBA superteams, advice for the new Nets and his causes postplaying career(1:04:30) Chris Simms breaks down landing spots for Deshaun Watson and Matthew Stafford (1:15:00) Holley and Smith debate which GOAT is better in their respective sport at their age: LeBron or Brady?(1:22:10) Richelle Carey joins the show for a deep discussion about domestic violence issue in the NFL and our society (1:44:45) Congratulations to Candace Parker for returning home and signing with Chicago Sky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 27, 2021 • 1h 45min
"We got to have something to shake us out of this collective doldrum”
(00:00) Holley and Smith address the disturbing details of Chad Wheeler's arrest report for domestic violence(27:13) Jason Johnson gives his opinion on the Wheeler arrest, Joe Biden’s executive orders and Trump's impeachment trial... also we bust him about Goff(52:04) Holley and Smith flesh out potential landing spots for Stafford and are the Rams married to Goff(1:11:31) Panthers CB Donte Jackson joins the show to tell us his top 5 wide receivers, top 5 cornerbacks plus we ask him about facing Brady and intercepting him earlier this season(1:26:50) Holley and Smith take issue with the countries handling of the Covid pandemic and pay tribute to one of it's latest victims NBA reporter Sekou Smith(1:43:00) The brothers recap their earlier discussion about domestic violence and mental health Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 26, 2021 • 1h 46min
"Mamba Mentality has transcended basketball and become universal"
(00:00) Holley and Smith reflect on where they were and how they felt one year ago today when the world lost Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi and several others in a tragic accident(28:25) The brothers discuss Aaron Rodgers latest comments and how drafting Jordan Love was a bad business move by the Packers(42:45) Marc Spears joins the show to share his personal stories about Kobe as we remember his life(57:10) Holley and Smith wonder what could have been if Kobe were still around today and point out ways which his legacy will live on outside of basketball(1:15:35) Charles Robinson weighs in on Kobe, the Rodgers/Packers situation and Deshaun Watson's desire to be traded(1:36:00) JA Adande recounts his experiences and relationship with Kobe Bryant and his family Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


