Hour 4: Worst Take of the week and Mike McCarthy talks about his time in Dallas

Shan and RJ42mApril 3, 2026

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In this episode of Shan and RJ, the hosts dive into their 'Worst Take of the Week' segment, spotlighting several controversial statements and decisions from the past week. Rachel Nichols is criticized for ruling out Luka Doncic for MVP due to defense, despite previously supporting James Harden, who played worse defensively. NASA is mocked for launching the Artemis mission on April 1st, a date that fuels conspiracy theories and undermines credibility. Jason Kidd faces backlash for his continued defense of the Luka Doncic trade, with RJ arguing that the organization must learn from past mistakes to avoid repeating them. The Vancouver Canucks are condemned for revoking reporter Trevor Beggs' credentials over a story about the team's owner, a move seen as a dangerous precedent for press freedom. The segment ends with a spirited debate on Mike McCarthy’s legacy in Dallas, where RJ argues McCarthy still dwells on past failures and fails to move on, despite his accomplishments. The hosts then shift to a lighter tone, discussing college basketball betting picks, including a bold bet on UConn to win the national title, and a fun 'blind ranking' of station personalities and conspiracy theories, ranging from MH370 to Atlantis. The episode closes with a lively preview of the Rangers' home opener and a humorous exchange about nacho hats and pie preferences.

Key Takeaways
1

Critique of Rachel Nichols for dismissing Luka Doncic for MVP despite inconsistent standards with James Harden.

2

NASA's Artemis launch on April 1st is labeled a 'bad take' due to fueling conspiracy theories.

3

Jason Kidd's continued defense of the Luka trade is seen as a failure to learn from organizational mistakes.

4

The Vancouver Canucks' revocation of a reporter's credentials over a non-team-related story is a major free speech concern.

5

Mike McCarthy is criticized for not moving on from his Dallas tenure, despite strong win totals and a solid career.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

Worst Take of the Week: Rachel Nichols, NASA, Jason Kidd

You cannot do a moon launch on April 1st. That's a bad take. Bad take by NASA. That is a bad decision.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

Vancouver Canucks & Press Freedom

This would be like Todd Archer writing an article about a Jason, I'm sorry, Jerry Jones business. This would be like the paternity case, which we all talked about.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

Mike McCarthy: Legacy, Reflection, and the Dallas Years

He's talking about you. He was talking about you. I think he could be talking about a few different people. I definitely don't think that's a partial joke.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

College Basketball Bets & Blind Rankings

The hosts shift to lighter topics, discussing college basketball betting picks including the Michigan-Arizona game over 157.5 and UConn at +550 to win the national title. They then engage in a 'blind ranking' of station personalities, with humorous rankings of Gavin Dawson, Fred Davis, Peyton Russell, and Eric Chiafalo, highlighting internal team dynamics and inside jokes.

40:00
2 min

Conspiracy Theories & Closing Remarks

The episode closes with a fun 'blind ranking' of conspiracy theories, with the hosts ranking MH370, JFK, Atlantis, 9/11, and the Great Pyramids in order of believability. They also discuss pie preferences, with a humorous exchange about Mike’s pecan pie and whether it’s worth eating. The show ends with a preview of the Rangers’ home opener and a lighthearted sign-off.

High-Impact Quotes
You cannot do a moon launch on April 1st. That's a bad take. Bad take by NASA. That is a bad decision.
RJ Choppy3:22
Viral: 85.0
This would be like Todd Archer writing an article about a Jason, I'm sorry, Jerry Jones business. This would be like the paternity case, which we all talked about.
Bobby Belt8:36
Viral: 80.0
He's talking about you. He was talking about you. I think he could be talking about a few different people. I definitely don't think that's a partial joke.
RJ Choppy17:01
Viral: 75.0
Speakers

Hosts

RJ ChoppyBobby Belt

Guest

Mike McCarthy
Topics Discussed
Worst Take of the Week95%Mike McCarthy Legacy90%Press Freedom and Media Ethics85%College Basketball Betting75%Conspiracy Theories70%Sports Media Culture65%Team Dynamics and Inside Jokes60%NFL Coaching Careers55%
People & Brands

Bobby Belt

person

20xPositive

RJ Choppy

person

20xPositive

Mike McCarthy

person

18xMixed

Jason Kidd

person

12xNegative

Vancouver Canucks

organization

8xNegative

Luka Doncic

person

7xPositive

Trevor Beggs

person

6xNeutral

NASA

organization

6xNegative

UConn

organization

6xPositive

Rachel Nichols

person

5xNegative

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