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Monster Energy's Jessica Smetana Conference | Hour 3

Jul 8, 2026 · 40m

Summary

The hosts debate the US men's soccer team's World Cup exit, citing a lack of grit and political interference as reasons for their disappointing loss to Belgium. They also critique Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark’s awkward media appearance and the league’s new Monster Energy sponsorship deal. The episode covers the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding, Connor McGregor’s upcoming fight, and highlights the tournament’s top winners, including Erling Haaland.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: DraftKings, Accenture, and LinkedIn US Men's Soccer disappointment vs. Belgium Bulletin boards and cold bacon debate Big 12 Media Days: Tortilla controversy Brand patches on college football uniforms Sponsors: Quervo and Miller Lite Sponsor: DraftKings Sports App Stadium naming rights and Casaya Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's wedding US Women's Soccer motivation and politics College sports commercialization and tortillas Sponsors: Apple Card and Toyota Conor McGregor's return to UFC World Cup fan moments and Erling Haaland
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