The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, wants to make the world a better place. Despite his focus on positivity today, Metta explains how his rough upbringing led to an equally rough way of asserting himself. He talks to Dan about his journey managing his anger, about why he used to fight through his troubles, and how therapy helped him learn to express himself differently. Metta reveals what he calls "the worst period" of his life after the infamous "Malice at the Palace" and the depression he had to deal with in the aftermath. He also shares his personal career highlights playing alongside the greats, and his proudest moments giving back to his community since retiring. If that weren't enough, Metta drops a big announcement on his plans to shape the future of our country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You're manscaping, huh?" JuJu gives feedback on the last two days of show and has a Top 5 People Who Should Have Gotten More Headlines This Week. Also, we're not kidding. Dan's naked. It's so weird. What a truly awkward weirdo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He's a dork." Tony made his way into Christopher Columbus High School's gym to chat with Fernando Mendoza's former coach, Dave Dunn. Plus, Dan admits to being an awkward hugger, Greg has a rough estimation of who is in an old photo, and the Ja Morant's trade market is HEATing up. Get it? Like the Miami HEAT? Get it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Are you in a good mood right now? Are you capable of seeing something that might upset you?" Greg Cote has brought in artifacts from his garage, and Zaslow is questioning Rich Paul's Lakers takes, but everything has to stop because HOLY **** GINO TORRETTA HAS US FIRED UP. Then, Jessica isn't sleeping on Mike Tomlin stepping down, and thank goodness she's not because she's a horrifyingly loud snorer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"America is under threat-" Nick Wright is the best in the business and after being gifted chocolates and a hammer, he's ready to dish out takes on topics across the NFL and demand a 'thank you' from Josh Allen. Also, Mike goes apoplectic on Dan for his reputational assassination of the legend that is Mario Cristobal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I think it's the shoulder pads or that he looks like he would pay a couple $50,000 to watch them have sex." Remember when Mike Tomlin was too hip-hop for the Miami Dolphins? As Mike Ryan would say, SO DO WE! Plus, Tony is trying to break into Columbus High School, and Jer-3mmy calls out Zaslow and Dan's foolishness. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, Jer-3mmy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dennis Schröder is in the spotlight after being fined for allegedly hitting Luka Dončić, and JuJu Gotti and Trysta Krick are breaking down what really happened, why the league stepped in, and what it means moving forward. Was the fine justified, or is this another case of NBA star treatment? The hosts also dive into Michael Porter Jr. trade rumors, discussing why MPJ’s name keeps popping up in trade talks and which teams could realistically make a move. Is Denver reshuffling, or is this just deadline noise? Plus, we can’t ignore the viral stare down between Julius Randle and Victor Wembanyama. The moment had NBA fans buzzing — was it intimidation, respect, or just pure competitive fire? JuJu and Trysta react to one of the coldest face-offs of the season.  Drama, trades, fines, and viral moments — it’s all here on the Alley Oop Basketball Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I was 45 years old." Dan does that thing where he talks about his parents having sex again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You just gotta make the proper adjustments." The hour kicks off with a brouhaha between Mike Ryan and Billy Corben, with a couple of jabs from Greg Cote. Then Edgerrin James joins us after finishing up his domino game with Domino, Papi, and Jeremy to discuss the U's return to prominence, the best UM athletes, and Dan's general awkwardness. You won't even believe how bad Dan's idea is during this interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Culpa de Fidel." It's time for the newest game show to test your Cuban knowledge: ¡Domiñooooooo! It's Papi and Dan against Tio Zas and Jorge Sedano in a battle of the Cubans before Dan tries to take away freedom from his own mother. That arrepentido. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices