Hour 2 - A Real Life Claw Machine
Summary
Ben Maller discusses the NBA’s finding of no foul play by Steve Ballmer regarding Kawhi Leonard’s endorsement deal, mocking the league’s vague rebuttal of an ESPN report. He questions the validity of Pablo Torre’s Pulitzer Prize if the allegations were baseless, comparing the situation to the Astros scandal. The segment concludes with a call-in from regular listener Weed Man, who answers listener questions about food and music.
Topics discussed
Intro ads for ChatGPT, Tridelvy, and EpGliss
NBA investigation into Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard
Claw machine analogy and NBA's vague rebuttal
Comparison to the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal
NBA's relationship with ESPN and media rights
Pablo Torre's Pulitzer and the 'no-show' job controversy
Listener call from Billy and promo for Paulie and Tony
Ads for ChatGPT, Tridelvy, and Indeed
Vegas meet-and-greet and Weed Man intro
Weed Man discusses pig sanctuary volunteer job
Listener questions: Oreo flavors and pizza preferences
Weed Man on hosting podcasts and seeing Shakespeare
Ads for ChatGPT, Tridelvy, Harley-Davidson, and Indeed
YouTube channel promo and listener shoutouts
MLB manager job security and John Beilein's role
Ads for ChatGPT, Tridelvy, and The Survivor Files
Ad for Hollywood Handbook podcast
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