Full Show- April 13th 2026
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The April 13th, 2026 episode of *Shan and RJ* opens with a celebration of Rory McIlroy’s historic back-to-back Masters victory, underscoring his mental resilience and strategic preparation, while sparking a spirited debate on whether he or Scottie Scheffler is the world’s best golfer. The hosts then pivot to sports analysis, highlighting the Texas Rangers’ offensive resurgence against the Dodgers despite early-season struggles, critiquing their replay challenge misuse, and praising Brandon Nimmo and Danny Jansen. The discussion extends to the NFL draft, where Ruben Bain’s past accident and medical concerns are weighed against his potential, with Brian Broaddus joining to discuss Cowboys’ defensive needs and possible trades for players like Sonny Stiles and Malachi Lawrence. In the NBA, the hosts reflect on the league’s most tanked season ever, with record absences and lopsided scores, while Cooper Flagg emerges as the clear Rookie of the Year favorite despite strong analytics for Khan. The Dallas Mavericks’ rebuilding efforts falter as their draft position drops, and a viral doorbell video of a man claiming to be 'Harry Dresden' prompts a thoughtful conversation on mental health and public safety. Throughout, the hosts blend sports, pop culture, and personal anecdotes—ranging from TikTok trends like squishy toys and slow-serve margaritas to mishaps with cigar smoke and wine consumption—maintaining a lighthearted, relatable tone. A recurring theme is the balance between audience interest and personal passion, especially when covering non-sports viral content, which drew backlash from a listener over a prank audio clip. The hosts defend their humor, emphasizing satire and clarity, and respond to criticism with wit and calm, reinforcing their brand of friendly, engaging media. The episode closes with reflections on ethical dilemmas in content creation, such as monetizing shocking footage, and the enduring power of human stories over traditional sports narratives.
Rory McIlroy’s back-to-back Masters win was driven by mental toughness and strategic preparation, solidifying his legacy as a top golfer.
The Texas Rangers’ offensive resurgence and defensive improvements suggest a turnaround, but inconsistent replay use and bullpen issues remain concerns.
Ruben Bain’s NFL draft prospects are clouded by medical history and past legal issues, but teams may still value his talent despite controversy.
Cooper Flagg is the clear frontrunner for NBA Rookie of the Year due to his impact on a tanking team and historic stats, despite strong analytics for Khan.
The 2026 NBA season is the most tanked in history, marked by record player absences and lopsided scores, affecting team rebuilds and fan engagement.
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McIlroy’s Masters Redemption and the Golfer of the Generation Debate
“Rory's the ultimate big-term process though because he – did not win for a long time, but he was always in contention.”
Rangers’ Offensive Surge and First-Inning Struggles
The discussion shifts to the Texas Rangers’ recent series against the Dodgers, highlighting their offensive explosion in the final innings despite a minus-nine run differential in the first inning. The team’s tough early schedule and current AL West standing are analyzed.
NFL Draft Drama: Ruben Bain, Medical Concerns, and Trade Speculation
“Teams may look at it and go, And the charge was later dismissed. Yeah, so if they go settled civilly, no criminal charge, like what's...”
TikTok Fads and Family Life
The hosts mock TikTok's latest trends, including squishy toys and NFTs, as stress-inducing fads. They share personal stories about their daughter's fun day with slow-serve margaritas and the family's frustration over a car AC failure.
Rangers' Baseball Season Analysis
“The Rangers allowed four home runs and eight and two thirds on Friday night. They had allowed just two home runs over their previous 45 innings against three premier strikeout pitchers.”
“It is the first season in NBA history with eight teams that had 55 or more losses. Also the first season in NBA history in which eight teams had a win percentage of 333 or worse.”
“The Rangers allowed four home runs and eight and two thirds on Friday night. They had allowed just two home runs over their previous 45 innings against three premier strikeout pitchers.”
“Rory's the ultimate big-term process though because he – did not win for a long time, but he was always in contention.”
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Guests
Rory McIlroy
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Ruben Bain
person
Dallas Cowboys
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Scottie Scheffler
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Harry Dresden
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Cooper Flagg
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CD
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Shan
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Brian Broaddus
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RJ
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The Cowboys sign DL Jonathan Bullard and Brian Schottenheimer spoke at the owner's meeting
Shan and RJ • 13m • 3/31/2026
Hour 1: NFL Owner's meeting recap and more Pro Days today
Shan and RJ • 40m • 3/31/2026
The Rangers' offense continues to roll except for Josh Jung
Shan and RJ • 14m • 3/31/2026
Hour 2: Dan Hurley got too close to the ref and Josh Jung has been BAD to start the season
Shan and RJ • 47m • 3/31/2026
Below the Belt: What is the most Cowboys thing they've ever done?
Shan and RJ • 11m • 3/31/2026
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