First, Matt gives his take on Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 1 (1:07) and a quick thought on Magic-Cavs Game 7 (5:05). Then, after each team's exit from the NBA postseason, he shares his evaluation of impending doom for the 76ers (8:17), Lakers (15:42), Bucks (22:31), Suns (27:00), and Clippers (35:05).

It's been a quarter-century since Star Wars was revitalized on the big screen for what has come to be known as "the prequel trilogy." This weekend, 'The Phantom Menace' returns to theaters. Watch along with Matt and his old pal Wilson Beaver as the two look back on a cultural relic and discuss how well this movie has held up (6:34). They also examine the hit-or-miss potential of Jar-Jar Binks (9:20), the potential power of Darth Maul (13:39), and the REAL phantom menace of this film (16:22). Matt appreciates 'Duel of the Fates' and asks whether this film's climactic lightsaber duel is the best in Star Wars history (23:04). They spend time examining the savior-qualities of Anakin Skywalker (29:00) and perhaps the most important quote in Star Wars canon (44:04). Finally, they share some Easter eggs they observed (47:49) and Wilson reveals the celebrity who almost played Mace Windu (63:00). Now this is podcasting!

With the NFL Draft a few days out, Matt turns to Juan, Nick, and Chris with a quick draft of things they aren't actually drafting but would be fun to draft (0:54). Then, a mock draft for Thursday's first round that you literally won't find anywhere else (23:49).

In the first half, Matt shares four observations after listening through Taylor Swift's newly released album "The Tortured Poets Department" (11:32). Then, fresh off the heels (heelers?) of the latest 'Bluey' saga, Matt gives his thoughts on 'Bluey' Season 3, Episode 49, "The Sign" while he shares his Pantheon of 'Bluey' episodes (11:32).

With the NBA Playoffs beginning, Matt dials up fellow hoops-head Ian Goldsmith to discuss the surprising result of the Kings-Warriors play-in game and the possible end of these Warriors as we know them (4:52), touch on the Lakers-Pelicans clash and the elusive potentiality of Zion Williamson (21:07), and give their playoff conference finalists (28:07). Then, they conduct a draft of #2 guys on playoff contenders (41:09).

In this Q&A episode, Matt answers the questions that almost nobody asked him. He offers thoughts on the men's and women's college hoops tournaments (1:16), provides a thought on the NIT (4:16), and shares his picks for this year's men's tournament (8:20). Then, he predicts the Bears move at #1 in the upcoming NFL Draft (11:10), addresses the Steelers nutty first week of the transactional offseason (14:45), and doles out his best free agent signing from the last week (21:27).

Matt is joined by the Tyson to his Hinrich, the Kenyon to his Kidd, the Peja to his Bibby--Ian Goldsmith to debrief the NBA's All-Star Weekend (3:57), propose a change to All-Star Saturday Night's 3-Point Competition (15:41) and Slam Dunk Contest (20:11). They provide praise for Wemby (30:29) and Ian offers a fun hypothetical ROY race (35:27). They discuss the potentialities for Joel Embiid (42:27), weigh a Tatum v. Brunson conversation (56:27), and cap the pod by making conference championship projections (61:38).

Matt calls his cousin Drew Marsom to chat the Deadpool trailer dropped during the Super Bowl. They discuss the return of the TVA & Mobius(?) (3:19) and the inclusion of Wolverine (6:49). Drew shares a riveting theory for the plot of the film (10:59) and the cousins ponder a new potential big bad for Marvel--possibly spotted in the trailer (16:39). They spend some time questioning the importance of an R-rating for the film (19:49) and chat the ramifications of Wolverine's entry into the MCU (28:49) before highlighting the comparisons to "Spider-Man: No Way Home" in terms of expectations. Then, these two superheroheads ponder a world with Robert Downey Jr. and the MCU in different circumstances (43:49), question Pedro Pascal as the frontman for a new Fantastic Four (49:49), look ahead to a new Mandalorian & Grogu movie (59:06), and dissect recent casting decisions for "Superman: Legacy" (64:38).

For the second year in a row, Matt calls his pals Juan, Nick, and Chris to run through favorite and crazy Super Bowl prop bets including passing props (3:56), receiving props (13:17), a slew of rushing props (18:59), Matt's favorite bet (32:07), and Juan's best bets (36:23) before talking MVP odds (41:59). Finally, the fellas had to discuss Taylor Swift-related bets, including some truly zany ones (49:46).

In response to Mike Tomlin returning to the Steelers for the 2024 season, Matt starts by reading a list of all the teams with a playoff win since the last Steelers postseason victory (6:00). Then, Matt and Juan compete in a slim slate of Divisional Round games guessing Vegas lines (15:24). Finally, Juan shares a whiskey tasting story (39:06) and Matt shares a Teachable Moment (45:14).