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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