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Out of Our LeagueNFL CoachellaThe draft blows into Titletown. Mike and Charles discuss the NFL's lucrative accomplishment of turning what once was a meeting into the world's largest rotating sports festival. Is this ESPN's last Draft? The NBA and NHL Playoffs begin. The guys wonder if they are too long for the sport's best interest? Jason's Wormbyte gives Rory some overdue love and Charles's memories of Don Mischer, the great Super Bowl Halftime Producer/Director, who died this week at 85. 2025-04-2237 minOut of Our LeaguePlanting the FlagMike and Charles discuss the postgame brawls that occurred at several CFB games across the country on Saturday. Gus Johnson goes falsetto, Jameis looks to a higher authority to help out his battle with turnovers, Eberflus exits Chicago, Week 15 in the NFL schedule is going to be different and the guys explain why. Plus MLB's new golden idea and Charles and Jason say farewell to Rudy Martzke and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week. 2024-12-0333 minOut of Our LeaguePonder the PreseasonMike, Charles, and Jason talk about some changes for the major broadcast networks for the upcoming NFL season. Plus the Venu ruling, Charles shares some funny stories from a preseason broadcast seminar and of course, the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.2024-08-2335 minOut of Our LeagueThe Flame Still BurnsMike, Charles and Jason talk about how much everyone is loving these Olympic Games and why. NFL: punishment for Jim Harbaugh? Prevailing in the Sunday Ticket case. Charles Barkley unretires, now what? Plus the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.2024-08-0835 minOut of Our LeagueBaseball has a Pants ProblemYes they do. Mike and Charles discuss the new MLB uniform controversy plus Mike unpacks the economics and implications of the new whopping NFL salary cap. Plus legendary Sports Illustrated journalist Peter King is retiring and Charles recalls a few stories of working with him when he started in TV. Jason's Wormbyte on the new Apple TV Plus series on the Patriots and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week and a Costanza cameo!2024-02-2724 minOut of Our LeagueEverybody LosesMike and Charles talk about a very difficult weekend in the Meadowlands and other thoughts about week 1 and how the loss of Aaron Rodgers will have an impact off the field. Big week for Florida and especially Texas football. Coach Prime does it again and a great weekend for tennis in NYC, Jason's Wormbyte includes his issue with the new Sunday Ticket and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.2023-09-1329 minOut of Our LeagueIt's Week 1 in the NFL, but Everyone is Talking About Coach PrimeMike and Charles talk about the impact their old friend and colleague Deion is having on College Football. Plus it is kickoff weekend of the new NFL season, two ex League guys focus on what to watch on and off the field this season. And the impact of the Disney (ESPN)/Charter standoff , Jason's Wormbyte on CFB Week 1 (including Coach Prime) and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.2023-09-0640 minOut of Our LeagueWhy is Nobody Talking About This?We're back!!! Two NFL Preseason games were called off before completion after injuries halted play. There has been little media attention surrounding this particularly in light of last season's Tua Tagovailoa and Damar Hamlin incidents. What if this happens in the regular season? Then what? Mike and Charles discuss. Plus while we were away the movie The Blind Side was in the headlines. The guys share insight and anecdotes from their involvement with film and the film business. Plus the controversy in Spain, Jason's weekly Wormbyte on the eve of a new season the mess that continues to be...2023-08-3032 minOut of Our LeagueDoes Anybody Care about Tradition in College Football Anymore?Bad week for the Pac 12 and the USWNT. Mike and Charles discuss the fallout. Plus Jason’s Wormbyte and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the week. Enjoy!2023-08-0826 minOut of Our LeagueA Watershed Moment in Sports BroadcastingIn this episode; Doris Burke and Doc Rivers have been unofficially named to join Mike Breen on ABC/ESPN's lead NBA broadcast booth. Mike and Charles talk about what they like and what they don't about the new team. Lillard, Verlander and how player empowerment matters in the NBA and MLB. The Peyton/Hackett/Rodgers throw down, the under the radar new policy from the NFL on sexual misconduct. Jason's Wormbyte on the Pac 12, Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week and a fun behind the scenes Bo Schembechler story. Enjoy!2023-08-0239 minOut of Our LeagueWashington Bids Farewell to Mr. SnyderBusy show. Snyder out. Harris in. Mike and Charles talk about the new regime in Washington and ask the question: was he the worst owner in NFL history? Plus Messi in Miami, Mbappe for how much??? Is ESPN for sale and if they are bought by a league what does this mean for sports journalism? Does a running back even matter in the NFL anymore? HBO gets the Hard Knocks they wanted. Jason's Wormbyte on the Women's World Cup and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the week.2023-07-2635 minOut of Our LeagueA Dark Day for Sports JournalismMike and Charles discuss the decisions by the NY and LA times to significantly scale back their sports coverage plus a baseball report card at the all star break and 'Oops she did it again', Britney and Wemby have a run in in Vegas. Jasons' Wormbyte and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week. Enjoy.2023-07-1130 minOut of Our LeagueESPN, What Are You Thinking?Mike and Charles provide their take on the bloodletting at ESPN, the new NFLPA leader and NFL gambling suspensions. Plus why the NBA offseason is the most interesting, Qatar buys into Washington sports, Jason's Wormbyte on Ted Lasso and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week. Enjoy!2023-07-0536 minOut of Our LeagueIt's a Hard Knock(s) LifeFour NFL teams are obligated to say yes to NFL Films and HBO but none of them want it. Mike and Charles discuss the history and future of the groundbreaking show. Plus Michael Jordan’s big payday and why Rob Manfred is his own worst enemy. All that plus Jason’s Wormbyte on a Sky Sports announcing legend and no Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week???2023-06-2237 minOut of Our LeagueStan, Slots and PepThe Nuggets, Golden Knights and Man City were all crowned champions this week. Mike and Charles discuss how they got there, how Vegas has become a dominant sports town in a very short time, the success of Stan Kroenke and the Saudi's influence on an ever changing economic sports landscape. Plus Jason's Wormbyte on why the US Soccer team needs to hire Pep Guardiola now and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week. Enjoy!2023-06-1429 minOut of Our LeagueA Bogey for the PGA TOURMike and Charles discuss the shocking announcement of the PGA TOUR/LIV Golf merger and break down the ramifications and the unknowns, and there are many. In light of big coaching hires for big dollars this week in the NBA they continue their conversation about the value of leadership. Jason's Wormbyte focuses on the media ramifications of the PGA TOUR/LIV deal and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week. Enjoy!2023-06-0732 minOut of Our LeagueLeadership Eats Talent for BreakfastReflecting off the Miami Heat's improbable Game 7 victory and a debate in the postgame between Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley on whether coaches matter, Mike shares what great leadership and coaching looks like for championship teams. And that was the last show for Tim Kiely, the Producer of Inside the NBA, retiring this week; Charles talks about how he revolutionized television. Plus, Jason's Wormbyte on what's at stake to be a fan and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week. Please like and subscribe!2023-05-3136 minOut of Our LeagueThe Joy of Sports Comes with a CostMike and Charles discuss the emotional highs of the past week in sports juxtaposed to the economic underbelly of a competitive industry. Plus they take you inside the decisions from the NFL’s May meeting including the ramifications of Thursday Night Football flexible scheduling. Jason’s Wormbyte on a crossroads for RSN’s and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the week.And a reminder to Please like and subscribe.2023-05-2450 minOut of Our LeagueThe Spurs, Peacock & Brian Windhorst in ParisThe Spurs, Peacock and Brian Windhorst in Paris....Mike and Charles discuss the Spurs winning the Victor Wembenyama lottery, the NFL awarding Peacock an NFL Playoff game and ESPN's Brian Windhorst's memorable interview, plus Jason's Wormbyte on college football reform and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week2023-05-1741 minOut of Our LeagueEverything you WANT and NEED to know about the NFL Regular Season ScheduleThe NFL regular season schedule gets released Thursday Night, and many changes are taking place. Charles' experience sitting in the room in years past informs us unpacking the process, the evolution, the competitive aspect, who's impacted how, and the NFL's attempts to turn it into a media event. Plus, Jason's Wormbyte on the expanded College Football Playoff and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.2023-05-1145 minOut of Our LeagueIs Steph better than LeBron?it's a dream second round playoff scenario for the NBA. Mike and Charles discuss ratings, injuries, whether the regular season even matters, was the Bucks season a failure, and compare the legacies of Steph and LeBron. Plus a quick post mortem of the NFL Draft. Jason's Wormbyte on the Run for the Roses and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.2023-05-0334 minOut of Our LeagueA True NFL InsiderOn the eve of the NFL Draft Mike and Charles welcome their very first guest, Kara Henderson Snead, former NFL Network anchor and reporter and wife of Los Angeles Rams General Manager Les Snead. Plus Jason's weekly Wormbyte on Wrexham being promoted and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the week. Enjoy!2023-04-2758 minOut of Our LeagueIt's Not Easy Being GreenMike and Charles disagree about whether the NBA should have suspended Draymond Green. Are the Commanders actually sold??? Now that MLB has improved the game, how do they fix their media strategy? Plus Jason's Wormbyte this week when it comes to soccer less is more and the MIke Smith Sports Moment of the Week. Please like and subscribe.....2023-04-1936 minOut of Our LeagueThe Cuban Tanking CrisisCharles and Mike discuss the blatant tanking job by the Dallas Mavericks last week. What does the NBA do to protect the fans? and with the NBA playoffs scheduled to start two teams are fighting with themselves! Plus a look back at the Masters, Jason's Wormbyte and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week. Enjoy!2023-04-1126 minOut of Our LeagueIs this the Inflection Point for Women's Sports on Television?Mike and Charles talk about the overwhelming ratings success of the Women's NCAA tournament as well as the historic amount of money paid out this week for an NWSL expansion franchise. Plus the Endeavor/WWE deal and a possible cheating schedule with the Arizona Cardinals. Jason's Wormbyte on the Masters and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.2023-04-0527 minOut of Our LeagueDid I Hear this Right.... ????MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says baseball is open to changing their new rules midseason? Mike and Charles discuss why the NFL would never do that. The NFL Annual meeting includes efforts to improve Thursday Night Football and why Flex Scheduling is a bad idea, Commanders' bids are in, and Lamar Jackson’s options. Sports as soft power: Robert Kraft’s stand on antisemitism and the NHL Pride initiative. Why the Women's Final Four is so compelling. Jason's Wormbyte on why South Florida is the center of the basketball universe and Mike Smith versus Mark Cuban in the Mike Smith Spor...2023-03-2939 minOut of Our LeagueBaseball Finally Hits a Home RunIt's our 50th episode! Japan says sayonara to the USA. Mike and Charles discuss the exciting conclusion of the World Baseball Classic, the impact of Shohei Ohtani, were the serious injuries to two front line players worth it, and how can MLB avoid being irrelevant until October? How has international competition affected the popularity of other sports and how the NFL is planning to have their moment on the global stage (Flag Football for the Gold?). March Madness is in full swing, the guys discuss the good and the bad and why does the NBA disappear? Plus Jason's Wormbyte o...2023-03-2237 minOut of Our LeagueHaven't We've Seen this Movie Before?Charles and Mike discuss the eerie similarities of Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers as the Packers Quarterback seems on his way to wearing green in the Big Apple. Mike breaks down the economics of NFL Free Agency and why state income tax matters. Hello Florida! The NBA punishes Ja Morant. Was it enough and where is Andrew Wiggins and will he be back this season? Why Gary Lineker may be the most popular man in the UK and Gianni Infantino extends his rule as the most powerful man in Soccer. Jason's Wormbyte focuses on an even longer World Cup...2023-03-1631 minOut of Our LeagueI'm Mad as Hell and I'm not Going to Take it AnymoreMike and Charles discuss the Lamar Jackson situation, the NFL Combine (has it jumped the shark?), Ja Morant and what the NBA might do? Speaking of the NBA, could Adam Silver be the next CEO at Disney and are they similar jobs? A good week for Liverpool fans and Jason's Wormbyte features three things that normally don't go together. Plus the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week. Enjoy!2023-03-0832 minOut of Our LeagueWhat if the NFL Ran the NBA?The NBA faces a variety of issues including the CBA, Load management and the approaching playoffs likely to be lower rated without LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Based on their experience at the NFL, Mike and Charles discuss how Roger Goodell and the NFL owners might approach these issues if they were in charge. Plus for years the NFL did not allow dual ownership but now they do and the Bucks have been sold to Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam. Why the change and what might this mean for the Bucks? Plus Jason's Wormbyte on the CW/L...2023-03-0141 minOut of Our LeagueWhy Selling a Sports Franchise is like Selling a HouseWith all of the economic news of franchise sales and RSN insolvency, Mike provides insight on what is going on and how the NFL is insulated from what European soccer and MLB are experiencing. Plus, is the NBA headed for a lockout? and what a subpar event the NBA All Star Game has become. President's Day at the NFL is hardly a break and Charles explains why it was one of the busiest times of the year. Plus a good behind the scenes Rolling Stones story, Jason's weekly Wormbyte on Netflix's newest show and the Mike Smith Sports Moment...2023-02-2239 minOut of Our LeagueBitch Better Have My Money...and a field worthy of the Super BowlMike and Charles lean on their own NFL experiences at the Super Bowl to talk all things from the big game from turf to officiating, halftime show and Fox....Plus the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week and Jason's Wormbyte paying homage to a giant in the sports media world who passed away on Super Bowl Sunday.2023-02-1550 minOut of Our LeagueIt's Super Bowl Week but Everybody's Talking NBAMike and Charles talk about the seismic NBA trade deadline and the player entitlement that drove it.Plus Brady, Romo and Irvin working or not working on TV. It's Super Bowl Week and preparations are being made and NFL futures are being decided with new coaching hires. A reflection of the last Super Bowl in Phoenix and how will the halftime show turn out. Jason's weekly Wormbyte on Super Bowl memories and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.2023-02-1041 minOut of Our LeagueWhat the NFL Looks Like in 2030Mike and Charles weigh in on what might look like a very different NFL in just seven years time. They also have some observations from last weekend including why does a tech savvy league still use chains to measure a first down??? Jason stops by with his weekly Wormbyte on Apple's new series the War for Football plus the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week. This week's episode is brought to you by 80 for Brady coming soon to a theater near you!2023-01-2539 minOut of Our LeagueThe NFL Playoffs: Dollars over SenseMike and Charles break down the NFL playoffs from economic, competition and media angles and how the league makes these decisions. An outage in London for one of the Premier League's biggest rivalries and a new deal for the LIV/CW. Plus Jason's Wormbyte on Netflix's new tennis show and the Mike Smith sports moment of the week. Enjoy!--2023-01-1933 minOut of Our LeagueThe NFL ExhalesMike and Charles look back on a week where the NFL had to make some unprecedented decisions that could affect competitive balance. Will there be more changes going forward? They also unpack the League's strategy around playoff scheduling, dive into the annual head coaches losing their job after the season and Jason's Wormbyte breaks down the 100 most viewed shows of the year. Plus the Mike Smith sports moment of the week. Enjoy!2023-01-1131 minOut of Our LeagueThe NFL's Worst FearCharles and Mike both draw on their experiences at the League and in Sports Media to look back and examine how the NFL and ESPN handled the life threatening injury to Damar Hamlin that occurred during the Bills/Bengals game on Monday night. They draw on comparisons from other sports and speculate how the league office will manage the coming weeks. Jason, who is a veteran of both ESPN and NFL Network, adds his POV to how ESPN handled the game, studio and Sportscenter broadcast.2023-01-0639 minOut of Our LeagueNot Just Another Year End Sports EpisodeOur first annual Out Of Our League Awards! Eight categories from the best and worst in sports business and media. Also Mike and Charles have a take on the new Sunday Ticket deal, how the Carlos Correa/Mets deal is bad for baseball, the same ol' New York Jets and remembering Franco Harris. Plus Jason's year end Wormbyte on the key takeaways in sports media and the coveted Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Year. Enjoy!2022-12-2348 minOut of Our LeagueSports are Messi and That's Why We Love ThemThat's a wrap on the World Cup. Mike and Charles examine the epic championship game from all angles including ratings, production and how this might impact the US market in the future. Wild finishes in the NFL with questionable officiating. Plus Sarver sells the Suns but Snyder remains, news and notes from this week's NFL Owners Meeting. Jason's Wormbyte and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.2022-12-2132 minOut of Our LeagueThe Commander Scandal in WashingtonMike and Charles unpack the latest report regarding the NFL and the Washington Commanders and share personal experiences dealing with the principles. News and notes from the Special League Meeting this week in Dallas include a new salary cap that is affected by the ambiguity of Sunday Ticket and a potential NFL Media sale. Thoughts on a very bad slate of national December games including the Cleveland Browns quarterback and what's the deal with these newly renamed NBA Awards. All this and Jason's Wormbyte remembering Grant Wahl who passed away this week at the age of 48 while covering the...2022-12-1444 minOut of Our LeaguePrime TimeIn an episode that features topics from around the world of sports, Mike and Charles discuss the early viewership success of the World Cup and the positive aspects of the gender equity payouts. They then turn to the NFL to discuss the somewhat under the radar return of Deshaun Watson as well as flexible scheduling scenarios and how decisions made for television can have a negative impact on teams performance on the field. They get into the College Football Playoff and shout out their old colleague, Prime Time, who is now a Buffalo. Plus were deGrom, Verlander and Turner...2022-12-0635 minOut of Our LeagueThere are No Dogs on the Streets of DohaJason joins Mike and Charles from Qatar and takes us inside the Broadcast Center and on the ground in Doha. They talk about Fox's approach to the World Cup as well as it's coverage throughout a huge sports weekend. NFL items include, why the country didn't get to see the thrilling conclusion of the Raiders/Seahawks game, why a great Thanksgiving led to a blah Sunday and Saturday mismanaging the clock on a Monday and of course, the Mke Smith sports moment of the week.2022-11-3027 minOut of Our LeagueOn the ground live from the World Cup in Qatar!!!Jason joins us as our embedded reporter live from Doha, Qatar describing what it's like to walk the streets and why it takes 15,000 steps to get into the stadium. Then, Charles and Mike talk Thanksgiving Day… why the Lions keep playing, why Neil Young almost played Halftime, and why we'll see a lot of John Madden. They also squeeze in what happened behind the scenes to relocate the Bills game to Detroit, why Jeff Saturday's hiring will cause a policy change, the real problem with the Commanders situation now, and how Bob Iger's ascension at Disney is good news fo...2022-11-2337 minOut of Our LeagueIt's not Manning, it's not Wednesday it's Saturday!Mike and Charles have off the radar observations on some bizarre events from the week in sports (Tom Brady/Alex Rodriguez/Ted Cruz) , the NBA's efforts around the Midterms, the fallout from Kyrie Irving's actions, the latest on the Commanders possible sale and the decision of Colts owner Jim Irsay to hire a Head Coach with no experience. They also discuss why Fenway Sports Group has put Liverpool up for sale and Jason's Wormbyte examines the Apple/MLS relationship. Plus a bad week in Philly and the Mike Smith sports moment of the week. Enjoy!2022-11-0935 minOut of Our LeagueIt's Not Always Sunny in Philadelphia Mike and Charles talk about Monday's rain out forcing baseball Houston/Philadelphia vs NFL Houston/Philadelphia and predict which will rate higher. They also cover Niners fans owning LA, the NFL trade deadline and diva quarterbacks. Plus Kyrie Irving and the dysfunctional Nets, the class of Klay Thompson and a potential new NBA streaming deal. Jason's Wormbyte breaks down the new Big 12 deal and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week is no bullseye. Enjoy! 2022-11-0135 minOut of Our LeagueIs this the end for Dan Snyder?Mike and Charles break down the NFL's Fall meeting including what is going on in Washington and the results of the Stan Kroenke LA/St Louis relocation litigation settlement. They have mixed reviews on the new baseball playoff format and make quick predictions for the NBA season. Plus this week's Wormbyte has Jason talking about the fan experience at the NY Giants game and of course the Mike Smith sports moment of the week. Enjoy!2022-10-1928 minOut of Our LeagueFour Sports, Four Different BusinessesIt's October and all four major American Sports Leagues are in play. Mike and Charles discuss how the League is reacting behind the scenes to the controversial officiating around Quarterbacks, proposed European expansion in the NFL, the Draymond Green incident and the immediate impact of Scoot and Webanyama for the NBA, the playoff scheduling and ear probing in MLB and a curious way to start the NHL season. This week's Wormbyte has Jason focusing on sports as the last gasp of broadcast television. And Mike and Charles close with the rise of Pickleball and the Mike Smith moment of...2022-10-1240 minOut of Our LeagueA Scary Moment for the NFLMike and Charles discuss the ramifications of the Tua Tagovailoa concussion from Thursday Night's Game. They offer insight on the League Office Public Relations and Player Safety strategies going forward, discuss the risks of playing football on three days rest, and look at how new rights holder Amazon covered the injury and its aftermath throughout their broadcast. Then they pivot to MLB's new postseason format and why they think this is a smart move. Jason's weekly WormByte is on the inferiority of many college Athletic Directors and the Mike Smith Moment of the Week. Enjoy!2022-10-0531 minOut of Our LeagueApple takes a bite out of Super Bowl HalftimeMike and Charles react to the Dolphins’ handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s injury and what it means for the NFL as a whole, the announcement of Rihanna as the first headliner of the Super Bowl Halftime Show sponsored by Apple Music, the NFL’s decision to reimagine the Pro Bowl, and more! Plus, a clock-management inspired “Worm Byte” from Jason Wormser, “In or Out,” and Trivia. Enjoy!2022-09-2939 minOut of Our LeagueBillionaires Behaving BadlyMike and Charles react to Robert Sarver announcing that he is starting the process of selling the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, while drawing parallels to the NFL's ongoing investigation of Commanders Owner Daniel Snyder. Then they discuss Amazon's Thursday Night Football debut, ESPN's Monday Night Football Doubleheader, MLB storylines in The Big Apple (TV) including MLB being the Judge on how you might see history, and more! Plus, a "Worm Byte" from Jason inspired by his struggle to watch Amazon's TNF and DirecTV's Sunday Ticket, "In or Out," Trivia, and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.2022-09-2239 minOut of Our LeagueNFL Kicks Off While the Premier League Takes a PauseMike and Charles react to Week 1 of the 2022 NFL Season by discussing ESPN's new broadcast booth, high ratings, the impact of Dak Prescott's injury on the league's national TV schedule, and more! Then they discuss the pros and cons of the English Premier League canceling their weekend games due to the death of Queen Elizabeth. Plus, an NFL Redzone-inspired "Worm Byte," Charles almost derails "In or Out" with a bold statement about the US Open, Trivia, and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week. 2022-09-1540 minOut of Our LeagueIt Feels Good To FootballWith the 2022 NFL Season kicking off this week, Mike and Charles discuss what it is like working at the League Office, Network or Club as everybody returns to work, share insight into how the Kickoff Game became a marquee event on the league’s calendar, swap stories about working with this year’s halftime performer Ozzy Osborne, and more! Then they bring in Jason Wormser for his weekly “Worm Byte” on the expansion of the College Football Playoffs. Plus, “In or Out” questions regarding Tom Brady, Serena Williams, and Aaron Judge, Trivia, and the Mike Smith Moment of the Week.2022-09-0732 minOut of Our LeagueBrowns, Dolphins, Oh My!Mike and Charles question whether the punishment fits the crime when it comes to Deshaun Watson's suspension ruling and the results of the NFL's decision on the Miami Dolphins. They put themselves inside the upcoming owners meeting to examine the intrigue and fallout. Then they bring in Jason Wormser for his weekly "Worm Byte" on the transformational moment in Women's Soccer. Plus, "In or Out," Trivia, the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week and a tribute to Vin Scully.2022-08-0445 minOut of Our LeagueIs NFL+ a Plus?Mike and Charles react to the introduction of NFL+ and discuss a handful of other NFL financial topics including the Packers' latest financial report, Heinz Field becoming Acrisure Stadium, what it's like to work at the league during the offseason, and more. Then they discuss MLB's continued struggles and longtime sports media executive Jason Wormser joins the pod for a Sunday Ticket inspired "Worm Bite." Plus, "In or Out," Trivia, and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.2022-07-2752 minOut of Our LeagueJLo "Rocs" Halftime + Goodell Zooms to CongressMike and Charles dissect the controversies that arose from Jennifer Lopez's Halftime documentary on Netflix, react to Roger Goodell's chaotic appearance in front of Congress via Zoom, and discuss Gary Bettman missing the Stanley Cup trophy presentation due to COVID. Then they talk about F1's new rights deal with ESPN and Michael Rubin selling his ownership stake in the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils. Plus, Table Z talks Kyrie Irving, "In or Out," Trivia, and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week. 2022-06-2951 minOut of Our League20. Is The PGA Missing the Cut?Mike and Charles react to a US Open clouded by the shadow of the LIV, break down Roger Goodell's decision to appear in front of Congress via zoom, while Dan Snyder declined to appear at all. Then they discuss the 2026 World Cup Host City selection process and the influence of NFL owners on the decision.Table Z talks about crowd rituals under the shadow of low Stanley Cup ratings. Plus "In or Out," Trivia, and the Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week.2022-06-2346 minOut of Our League19. Apple Takes a Bite of MLSMike and Charles quickly run through the current media state of the NBA Finals and the upcoming Stanley Cup Final series. Mike breaks down the Rams' seemingly unlimited spending, why their "F Them Picks" strategy works, and how SoFi Stadium factors into the equation. Then they dive into MLS' massive 10-year deal with Apple by breaking down both the financial and production implications. They wrap the show by hearing why the Gen Z roundtable will not be paying to watch MLS on Apple, play a round of "In or Out," answer a Three-peat related trivia question, and name a new...2022-06-1551 min