STEPHEN A. SMITH: WHEN EGO OVERLOADS COMMON SENSE

Stephen A. Smith has made a fortune saying whatever comes into his head. But his comments about Philadelphia Eagles star Lane Johnson's retirement and mental health crossed a line. Was it arrogance? A complete failure to do the research? Or has ESPN created an environment where its biggest personalities are simply too powerful to question? On this episode of Plausibly Live: The Dave Bowman Show, Dave examines Smith's remarks, ESPN's responsibility, and the difference between being entertaining and being needlessly cruel. There's a fine line between what sounds funny in your head and what should actually come out of your mouth. And sometimes, the smartest thing a talk-show host can do is shut up. As for Stephen A. Smith? He may have finally fallen below Dave Portnoy on Dave's list of least-favorite sports commentators. 🎙️ Watch or listen to the latest episode of Plausibly Live!