Date: November 17, 2025 Hosts: Angry J, Mac Daddy, The Don Father, Kevin Ross Studio Engineer: Brian Ferguson Sponsor: Joe Moriello, Capital Securities
🎙️ Intro & Local Beat
The boys christen the new studio ("The Home of the Don Father") and preview the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony happening this Friday at the DoubleTree.
- The Plan: The crew will be live in the foyer interviewing inductees.
- Class of '25 Mentions: Brian Archibald, Tom Dickow, Andrew Freemuth, and David Hernandez.
⚾ MLB Awards & Hot Stove
- The MVP Debate: Aaron Judge secures his 3rd MVP. The hosts dismantle the "East Coast Bias" argument from Mariners fans (Cal Raleigh), noting Judge's OPS dominance.
- Yankees Moves: Discussion on the re-signing of Ryan Yarbrough and rumors surrounding Japanese slugger Murakami.
🏀 NBA: Mavs Meltdown & Wemby
- Dallas "Dumpster Fire": The hosts roast the Mavericks' front office and the failed chemistry between Luka and Kyrie.
- The Wemby Question: Is Victor Wembanyama a top-5 talent? Yes. Will he ever stay healthy enough to prove it? The Don Father says "No."
🏈 Feature: Angry J’s Bracket Challenge
The Scenario: It is 4th & 1. You are the linebacker in the hole. Which RB (post-1980) do you least want to tackle?
- The Matchups: Heavy hitters like Marshawn Lynch, Adrian Peterson, and Bo Jackson.
- The Final: Bo Jackson vs. Earl Campbell.
- The Champion: Earl Campbell (The Tyler Rose). The consensus: other backs might embarrass you, but Earl would run through you.
🏈 NFL & Coaching Carousel
- Giants: Heavy criticism for Brian Daboll regarding blown 4th-quarter leads and exposing Daniel Jones to injury.
- Steelers: Is Mike Tomlin "Captain Average"? The crew debates if 9-8 seasons are enough.
- Pitt’s Legacy: A nod to the University of Pittsburgh football program (Marino, Dorsett, Donald, Revis) climbing the all-time NFL talent rankings.
🧠 "Say What?" Trivia
The crew tries to identify famous football quotes:
- "Don't worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon." — John Madden
- "I'm in favor of it." (On his team's execution) — John McKay
- "Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein." — Joe Theismann
Next Step: Are you attending the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame induction this Friday? Come find us in the foyer at the DoubleTree to say hello!
