Hour 4: Worst Take of the week and Mike McCarthy talks about his time in Dallas
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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.
Critique of Rachel Nichols for dismissing Luka Doncic for MVP despite inconsistent standards with James Harden.
NASA's Artemis launch on April 1st is labeled a 'bad take' due to fueling conspiracy theories.
Jason Kidd's continued defense of the Luka trade is seen as a failure to learn from organizational mistakes.
The Vancouver Canucks' revocation of a reporter's credentials over a non-team-related story is a major free speech concern.
Mike McCarthy is criticized for not moving on from his Dallas tenure, despite strong win totals and a solid career.
…and 2 more takeaways available in PodZeus
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
“You cannot do a moon launch on April 1st. That's a bad take. Bad take by NASA. That is a bad decision.”
“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.”
“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.”
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RJ Choppy
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Mike McCarthy
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Jason Kidd
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Vancouver Canucks
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Luka Doncic
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Trevor Beggs
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NASA
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UConn
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Rachel Nichols
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