Baseball just dropped its wildest twist yet: the MLB All-Star Game ended in a Swing Off — yes, a literal home run showdown instead of extra innings. Was it electric? Absolutely. Was it the beginning of the end for purist fans? Maybe. We break down what this says about how leagues are trying to fix sports, and whether it’s working — or just making things weird.
Meanwhile, the British Open tees off this week, and Scottie Scheffler might be the last athlete left who actually gets it. He’s speaking on faith, family, sacrifice, and why NIL and personal branding are watering down the grind that made sports great in the first place.
Also in this episode:
⚾️ Is Oregon’s Jason Reitz, a 6’8” draft pick, the next Randy Johnson or just more Skenes-style hype?
⛳️ Golf YouTuber Grant Horvat is denied access at PGA events — is that protecting tradition or blocking the future?
And… if you were a pro athlete, what weird hobby would YOU go all in on?
This one’s for the purists, the progressives, and everyone caught in between.
0:00 - MLB Swing Off & Scottie Scheffler's Viral Dad Response
1:35 - MLB All-Star Game & HR Derby Were THRILLERS
5:00 - When New Sports Rules Go Too Far
9:10 - MLB vs NFL vs NBA All Star Games
11:08 - Tallest MLB Pitcher Throws GAS
14:52 - Scottie Scheffler SHOCKS Fans With His Answer To This Question
21:00 - Would Michael Jordan EVER Say This?
24:30 - Texas Football, Steve Sarkisian, & NIL Contracts On Another Level
26:53 - Golf Youtuber Grant Horvat DENIED From PGA Tour Event: Good or Bad Look?
33:01 - Grab Bag: Pro Athlete Hobbies You'd NEVER Expect
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