Dump On The Ump

Sam and Joel are back to talk all things sports; the World Cup is here, and we analyze every aspect of it, from the Uzbekistan choice in hat wear to how to pronounce the word "Czechia"; Sam talks about the Boston Red Sox and how he is ready for them to tear it all down and start over again; Joel talks about the Chicago White Sox and how they have been an emotional roller coaster; plus: Is AI coming for your team's manager's job? Count the fingers!

Sam and Joel give their hot takes on the NBA Finals, and how New York City has Knicks Fever! Also: Should the San Antonio Spurs fire their coach? The World Cup begins this week. Meanwhile, the young players for the Chicago White Sox keep hitting home runs, but it looks like the Boston Red Sox might be sellers at the trade deadline.

We move into the penultimate round of our regional food bracket with the Final Four: New York Pizza, Maine Lobster Roll, Memphis Pulled Pork, and Kansas City Spare Ribs! Plus: Thomas describes the joys of umpiring little league baseball; the Boston Red Sox fire everyone in a "Red Wedding"-style massacre, and Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby checks himself into rehab for his gambling addiction!