Hour 1 - NFL Owners Do the Darndest Things
Summary
Ben Maller discusses 49ers owner Jed York’s arrest in an Ohio prostitution sting, analyzing the PR fallout and arguing that York’s biggest mistake was being caught away from his team’s protective influence. The episode also covers the WNBA’s rejection of former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White from the draft, predicting ensuing lawsuits and criticizing the league’s handling of the controversy. Finally, Maller reviews listener emails and ranks NFL media catering spreads.
Topics discussed
Sponsor ads and podcast intro
49ers owner Jed York arrested in Ohio
Analysis of York's legal and PR disaster
Why York's mistake was going to Ohio
WNBA eligibility controversy and culture wars
Listener emails and Vegas meet-and-greet
NFL owner prostitution stats and jokes
Ranking NFL press box food spreads
MVP trivia and podcast promotion
Caller interactions and final sponsor ads
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