Full Show | Thursday 05-28-26

The show opens with talk of the Carolina Hurricanes dominating Game 4 against Montreal and moving to within one win from the Stanley Cup Final. Chris then also sets the stage for a pivotal NBA Game 6 between the Thunder and Spurs before the focus then shifts to Washington, where the Commanders’ place-kicking competition takes center stage at OTAs; Drew Stevens and Jake Moody’s early performances come under the microscope as the battle begins to unfold, and we break down what we’ve heard so far, why special teams remain one of the most overlooked aspects of roster building, and how it can quietly swing outcomes in the NFL.. The conversation continues with Chris Russell strongly defending the Commanders’ efforts to support quarterback Jayden Daniels, pushing back on criticism that the organization has failed to build around its young franchise QB by highlighting roster additions, coaching support, and structural changes made since drafting him. Listener reaction fuels debate over whether Washington has truly done enough, while additional discussion centers on rookie receiver Antonio Williams after praise from Marcus Mariota about the young pass catcher’s development. The show also mixes in lighter moments before returning to larger league-wide conversations, including the NBA’s newly approved anti-tanking measures, which Chris supports as a step toward encouraging smarter roster construction, player development, and competitive rebuilding instead of prolonged losing for draft positioning.