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Knicks-Spurs, Ladybug Eating, and the Greatest Combined No-No | with JP McDade

Jun 4, 2026 · 1h 33m

Summary

Host Katie Nolan and comedian J.P. McDade discuss the NBA Finals, with production member Isabella sharing her excitement for the Knicks. The episode covers quirky sports stories, including a softball player who eats ladybugs for luck and a pitcher who threw a no-hitter while pregnant. They also analyze the US Men’s Soccer team ahead of the World Cup and discuss McDade’s recent patellar tendon injury.

Topics discussed

Intro ads and cover athlete discussion Guest intro and NBA Finals watch party plans Debate on bandwagon fans and sports loyalty Five things to look forward to in the Finals Women's College World Series and ladybug calories Katie Nolan's knee injury and recovery Soccer Spotlight: Brendan Aronson's wedding Sponsor reads: BetterHelp, Quince, Notorium JP McDade's patellar tendon injury story Trump's birthday, military standards, and 9/11 Knicks coaching changes and Finals predictions Mitch Robinson's finger and NYC police robots Logistics for MetLife Stadium and scary movies Stanley Cup, Vegas Sphere, and phone-in chirps World Cup chaos and T-Pain's soccer career Tom Brady's roast and Birmingham City FC Outro ads and listener call-in about dads
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