Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh return to talk about the latest in the NBA playoffs where the Warriors are in trouble, and the Knicks are…fun to watch? Then they talk about Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback quagmire. In the third segment, they discuss Boston Red Sox third or first baseman (depending on who you ask) Rafael Devers, and the history of asking players to switch to a different position.
Ben has this week’s Afterball on Ayami Sato, the first woman to play in Canada’s Intercounty Baseball League.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, they catch up on stories they’ve talked about on previous shows, including Justin Tucker’s release from the Ravens, and Sovereignty skipping the Preakness.
NBA Playoff Latest (3:51): The Knicks are fun!
Steelers Quarterback (23:17): Aaron Rodgers may or may not be it.
Rafael Devers (36:42): Never ask a third baseman to go to first.
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1:12:56
Bill Belichick Doesn’t Want to Talk About It
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the NBA playoffs, where the Minnesota Timberwolves did a number on the Lakers. They explain why Bill Belichick and his girlfriend have become such a problem for the University of North Carolina. Finally, the Kentucky Derby and the return of the controversial trainer Bob Baffert.
On the bonus episode, available exclusively to Slate plus members, the gang talks about the NHL playoffs and the Mikko Rantanen revenge tour.
NBA Playoffs: 2:37
Bill Belichick: 26:36
Kentucky Derby: 40:41
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57:58
Shedeur: The Hype vs. Reality
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the NFL Draft and the media’s response leading up to its most shocking picks. Ben provides his April baseball rundown, and later, the panel is joined by The Entertainment Strategy Guy for an interview about major media buyers’ feelings about F1.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses Nottingham Forest, the small but scrappy Premier League club vying for a Champions League spot.
NFL Draft (4:23): Shedeur and the other major moves over the weekend
MLB month one (23:50): Where does the season stand, thirty games in?
F1 media problems (46:52): The motorsport’s ratings don’t match its asking price
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1:14:43
The Angstiest Stanley Cup Yet?
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh preview the NHL playoffs. Can the Maple Leafs or Jets finally break a Canadian Cup curse? The panel also give their NFL draft predictions, and discuss Paige Bueckers joining the Dallas Wings and Unrivaled.
For Afterballs, Ben does a deep dive into how last-minute timeouts have (and have not) led to MLB pitcher injuries, and what became of the long-forgotten pitcher Dick Windbigler.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses longtime College GameDay broadcast Lee Corso’s retirement.
NHL Playoffs (2:00): Can Canada finally do it?
NFL Draft (19:31): Where will Shadeur Sanders land?
Paige Bueckers (36:30): The UConn star is ready for the pros.
Afterballs (57:38): Remember Dick Windbigler
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1:21:45
Rory McIlroy Makes History
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh break down Rory McIlroy’s thrilling victory at the Masters on Sunday. Also on the show: a preview of the NBA playoffs, and an in-depth look at quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s messy split from the University of Tennessee.
For Afterballs, Ben shares the introduction to his new narrative podcast, “Ella Black: Lost and Found,” the story of the first woman to write about baseball for a national publication, and how she disappeared mysteriously.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses WNBA draft candidate Sedona Prince and the recent sexual assault allegations surrounding her.
McIlroy (3:57): Completes a grand slam.
NBA playoffs (20:44): Who will emerge in the West and can anyone topple the Celtics?
Nico Iamaleava (36:16): The nasty school-player divorce.
Afterballs (54:08): Ben previews his new show on a forgotten figure from baseball’s past.
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