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Episode 441: Another Breaking NBA Scandal
Thursday, 23 October, 2025

0:30–2:50 • Chris & Matt return from their individual travels → joking about finally sleeping without parenting/dog duties • recording early morning because major breaking NBA gambling press conference is coming shortly2:50–7:00 • Chauncey Billups & Terry Rozier reportedly involved in illegal gambling investigation • compare to Malik Beasley/Jontay Porter situations • conversation about NBA’s contradictory gambling promotion7:00–10:40 • Sixers opener talk → VJ Edgecombe & Tyrese Maxey historical season debuts • Edgecombe breaks multiple franchise records • Luka/jersey number rant10:40–14:30 • Matt’s over-the-top “I was always right about Edgecombe” bit • Chris explains the origin of the joke • more NBA nerd talk, including rotation weirdness & unknown role players14:30–18:00 • TV/media talk → Black Rabbit, Wednesday S2, Hubie Halloween, Traders Ireland, Celebrity Traders UK • no spoilers • comparing US vs UK version experience18:00–23:35 • More Sixers roster/rotation observations • Embiid concerns but leaving door open • detailed young player optimism (McCain, Barlow, Bona, etc.) • no standings/outcome talk23:35–27:40 • Philadelphia Eagles segment begins • Jalen Hurts performance debate → Chris complains Hurts is taking sacks instead of throwing ball away27:40–30:10 • Flyers stock check → surprisingly okay vibes • Matt wants Polish Heritage Night jersey • oddsmakers Stanley Cup odds game (Flyers near bottom)30:10–33:10 • Upcoming Eagles vs Giants revenge matchup → Kelly Green uniform hype • brief Oklahoma vs Ole Miss college talk (no spoilers) • Lane Kiffin coaching rumors33:10–36:00 • Saquon Barkley focus → shocking stat: only one run over 18 yards this season vs 22 such runs last year • hit in backfield constantly • desperation for adrenaline-changing explosive play36:00–37:30 • Brandon Graham signing = mainly “vibes pickup,” not production move • hopeful tone for defensive leadership impact • discussion of potential cornerback trade targets37:30–38:30 • Episode wraps with optimism but lots unresolved heading into NFL weekend — no predictions given Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.