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(00:03) "What is the best U.S. to host a summer Olympics that has yet to do so?" featuring RC Milton (Boston, MA) and Matt Siriani (Miami, FL) (19:45) "Who wins more games this season: Jets or Ravens?" featuring Brett (Ravens) and Matt Siriani (Jets) (36:45) "What was the best moment of the 2022-23 NBA season?" featuring Jake (Nuggets winning their first NBA title) and Justin (Kings ending the longest playoff drought in all US professional sports)

(00:55) "What should be done with the Phoenix Coyotes?" featuring RC Milton (move the team to Portland) and Alec (move the team to Houston) (20:18) "Which NBA teams had the best/worst conference finals performances?" featuring Matt Siriani (Heat for best, Celtics for worst) and Jake (Nuggets for best, Lakers for worst)

We're back! After nearly 280 days away, the home of fan-first sports debate is back and better than ever -- thanks for your continued listenership! This episode featured the following debates: (00:03) "What were the best/worst team performances in the first round of the NBA playoffs?" featuring KapNoCap (Best:Lakers/Worst:Bucks) and Matt Siriani (Best:Heat/Worst:Cavs) (22:37) "Which players have performed the best in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?" featuring Redbox (Leon Draisaitl) and Patrick J (Bobrovski/Montadour). (42:08) "If Damian Lillard had the same situation as Steph Curry, would Dame have the same level of success?" featuring Ritchie (No, Dame is still unsuccessful) and Jace/Kal (Yes, Dame has the same success)

Episode 6 of Season 3 of LEU featured two debates on the following prompts: - Who is the worst starting quarterback of all-time? - What was the best scoring drive in NFL history? Our third prompt -- "Who is the best modern-day UFC fighter?" -- unfortunately had to be postponed due to technical difficulties. (00:03) "Who is the worst starting quarterback of all-time?" featuring WhoDateNation arguing for Ryan Leaf and ZachCantrell making his case for Deshone Kizer. (22:34) "What was the best scoring drive in NFL history?" featuring MattSiriani and his choice of the game-winning drive in Super Bowl 23 where Joe Montana found John Taylor for the final score vs. RomanFurch and his selection of Super Bowl 42 where Eli Manning fining Plaxico Burress for the game-winning driving ending the Patriots' perfect season. BONUS CONTENT (42:12) Executive Producer LiveWithDavid reads a letter entitled "Dear Colorcast" outlining concerns from several casters from the Colorcast platform and announcing their immediate departure from the platform for Twitter Spaces. This reading of this letter is then followed by Q&A with various members of the Colorcast community.

The 30th edition of LEU featured debates on the following prompts: - Which college player would make the most NIL money today? - If my NFL team does X, then they're going to the Super Bowl. - Who made the best move at the MLB trade deadline? (00:03) "Which player would make the most NIL money today?” featuring Calvin_SGF arguing for Johnny Manziel and ZachCantrell making his case for Reggie Bush. (23:57) "If my team does X, then they're going to the Super Bowl" featuring SweetBlitz (LEU debut); Blake (S3 debut); and ZachCantrell. SweetBlitz: If the Kansas City Chiefs can figure out their defensive line, then they're going to the Super Bowl. Blake: If the Tennessee Titans remain healthy, then they're going to the Super Bowl. ZachCantrell: If the Indianapolis Colts can get back to old-school football, then they're going to the Super Bowl. (55:03) "Who made the best move at the MLB trade deadline?” featuring MattSiriani arguing for the Padres getting Juan Soto & Josh Bell vs. DElliott (LEU debut) making his case for the Yankees bolstering their pitching.

Episode 4 of Season 3 is an ode to one of the very first members of the Colorcast community -- ArmchairHost. He'll be a part of all three debates tonight as we debate the best players to never win a Super Bowl or the Stanley Cup, as well as whether baseball should still adhere to unwritten rules. (00:03) "Who is the best player to never win a Super Bowl?" featuring ArmchairHost (Dan Marino) vs. ZachCantrell (Barry Sanders). (23:55) "Should baseball still honor its unwritter rules?" featuring ArmchairHost (Yes, they should stay) vs. LEU first-timer Trippy (No, they should go away). (43:07) "Who is the best player that has never won a Stanley Cup?” featuring ArmchairHost (Adam Oates) and Wolmer00 ((Marcel Dionne). (63:22) ArmchairHost reflects on his time with Colorcast and what he has planned for the future.

Episode 3 of Season 3 features debates on who you should select as your QB in your NFL fantasy leagues; defining the biggest villian in sports; and deciding what is the best month to be a sports fan! (00:03) Who will be the top 5 fantasy Quarterbacks in 2022?” featuring Calvin_SGF and @Matt Siriani. Calvin: 1. Josh Allen 2. Justin Herbert 3. Kyler Murray 4. Lamar Jackson 5. Patrick Mahomes Matt: 1. Josh Allen 2. Patrick Mahomes 3. Justin Herbert 4. Joe Burrow 5. Derek Carr (22:07) "Who is the biggest villan in sports all-time?" featuring Mibs, RichGang, and Jake3152. Mibs selected officials/referees; Rich went with Tom Brady; and Jake went with Alex Rodriguez. (48:18) "What is the best month of the year to be a sports fan?” featuring Zach Cantrell, Wolmer, & whodatnation/Jay. Zach: January Wolmer: October Jay: November

Season 3 continues with our second episode featuring debates on this year's MLB All-Star Game; best home run derby performance; and the QB posted to make a leap in 2022 00:03 - "Which QB is posed to make a leap in 2022?" between CalvinSGF (Daniel Jones) and Zach Cantrell (Tua Tagovailoa). 21:11 - A Round 'Em Up debate on the MLB All-Star game featuring LilySchu; LoroSportsaster, and RCMilton. 48:58 - "Who had the best home run derby performance in the 10-out round era?" featuring cmacbride13 (Josh Hamilton in 2008) vs. Wolmer (Bobby Abreau).

Our season 3 premiere featured debates on MLB adopting robotic umpires; who is taking the AFC North; and the impact of NBA players forcing trades. 00:03 - AFC North debate between Brett and CalvinSGF 19:00 - RCMilton and Jake3152 discuss whether MLB should adopt robot umps. 40:35 - Wolmer and AJ debate the impact of NBA players forcing trades

Our season finale hosted by DoubleA of Stoned Sports features debates on the greatest pure home run hitter of all-time; the impact of increased access to betting on sports; and a four-caster panel on the fallout from the NBA draft. 00:00 - Greatest pure home run hitter debate between ArmchairHost and ZachCantrell. 21:09 - The impact of increased access to betting on sports debate between ArmchairHost and LilySchu. 44:43 - A four-caster panel discussion on the fallout of the NBA Draft featuring PatrickRuch, Wolmer, ZachCantrell, and KapNoKap.

On the 23rd edition of LEU, Wolmer attempts to become the first caster to win THREE debates against worthy adversaries in PatrickRuch, JG3, and Season 1 champ LilySchu, who will bring their A-game to keep that from happening. Which player should be drafted #1 overall in the NBA Draft? (00:54) Wolmer00 [2-0-0 S2, 5-2-0 all-time] makes his case for Chet Holmgren, the seven-foot center from Gonzaga, vs. PatrickRuch [1-2-0 S2, 2-7-1] and his pick of the SEC Freshman of the Year Jabari Smith. Who are the most impactful players in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final? (23:32) Wolmer00 sided with Pavel Francouz and Darcy Keumper vs. JG3 [S2 debut; 1-1 all-time] and Russian dynamic duo of goalie Andrei Vasilevsky and right winger Nikita Kucherov. Best pitcher in the MLB so far this season? (45:02) Wolmer with Martin Perez of the Texas Rangers sparred with LilySchu (8-2-0 all-time, 2-2 S2) with her selection of Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara.

(00:54) Who is the greatest NHL goalie of all-time? PrinceM [1-1-0 S2 & all-time] makes his case for Patrick Roy vs. Wolmer00 [1-0-0 S2, 4-2-0 all-time] and his choice of Dominik Hasek. (20:23) Best moment of WWE's Attitude Era cmacbride13 [1-1 S2 & all-time] defends Mankind winning his first WWF championship against @KAPnoKAP [1-3-1 S2, 2-3-1 all-time] who will argue for 1998's Hell in a Cell matchup bewteen Undertaker and Mankind. (39:16) Who will win the NBA Finals? rcMilton83 [1-1-0 S2 & all-time] is riding with the Golden State Warriors) vs. KAPnoKAP and the Boston Celtics.

(00:54) Who is the best women's tennis player that is not a Williams sister? PrinceM [1-0-0 S2, 1-0-0 all-time] arguing for Justin Henin Hardene vs. Patrick Ruch [0-2-0 S2, 1-6-1 all-time] making his case for Steffi Graf. (19:16) Who is the greatest TE of all time? whodatnation94 makes his LEU debut with his pick of Kellen Winslow, Sr. against Blake [3-1-0 S2, 7-5-0 all-time] with Antonio Gates. (37:46) What is the best college football stadium? Zach Cantrell [4-2-0 S2, 4-3-0 all-time] sided with Louisiana State University's "Death Valley" vs. cmacbride13 [1-0-0 S2, 1-0-0 all-time] and his pick of University of Florida's "The Swamp".

On this 21st edition of Light 'Em Up (LEU), co-host of Cool 'Em Down and recipient of the first-ever funniest caster award Stoned Sports takes the mod seat. This episode featured a slate of four debates featuring the debut of our inaugural "Around The Horn"-style debate format, Round 'Em Up (REU). (00:54) Best Toronto athlete of all-time PrinceM (LEU debut) arguing for Doug Gilmore vs. Redbox (LEU debut) making his case for Joe Carter. (20:07) Best sports movie debate tourney final Blake [6-5 all-time, 2-1-0 S2] with "The Sandlot" vs. KapNoCap [2-1-1 all-time, 1-1-1 S2] with "Rocky II". (48:11) Inaugural Round 'Em Up debate on the PGA tournament Jake3152 [0-3-0 all-time & S2], CMacBride13 [1-0-0 all-time & S2], and CalvinSGF [5-1-0 all-time, 3-0-0 S2] take us through our first ever REU debate as they share their thoughts on upcoming PGA championship tourney, Producer note: Due to a recording issue, our first debate -- "Should the Utah Jazz rebuild around Gobert or Mitchell?" -- between KapNoCap (Mitchell) and EasyMoneyNelly (Gobert) did not make the pod. EasyMoneyNelly won the debate, 8-0, to remain undefeated in S2 (5-0-1), and improved to 8-3-1 all-time. KapNoCap dropped to 1-2-1 in S2, 2-2-1 all-time.

On the 20th edition of Light 'Em Up, our esteemed host PatrickRuch took us through an abridged edition of show that still had its fair share of heat! What is the best MLB stadium? (00:45) @rcMilton83 (0-1-0 all-time & S2) with Fenway Park vs. @ZachCantrell (3-1-0 S2, 3-2-0 all-time) with Wrigley Field Who is the best QB of the 21st century (not named Brady or Manning)? (21:40) @ZachCantrell (3-1-0 S2, 3-2-0 all-time) argued for Drew Brees against @Calvin_SGF (2-0-0 S2, 4-1-0 all-time) who sided with Aaron Rodgers

On this 19th edition of Light 'Em Up, host and Season 1 champion LilySchu moderates a slate of NFL Draft related debates as well as the semi-finals of our best sports movie debate tourney! Who was the best defensive player selected at the 2022 NFL Draft? (00:54) Brett with Aidan Hutchinson (LEU debut) vs. Patcast with Trevon Walker (LEU debut) Best sports movie semifinal #1 (18:26) Blake29 with “The Sandlot” (5-5 all-time, S2 1-1) vs. ZachCantrell (Caddyshack) (3-1 all-time, S2 3-0) Which team performed the best at the 2022 NFL Draft? (33:58) EasyMoneyNelly with the Philadelphia Eagles (6-3 all-time, S2 3-0) vs. Jake3152 and his New York Jets (1-0 all-time + S2 1-0). Best sports movie semifinal #2 (53:28) KapNoCap with “Rocky II” (2-1 all-time, S2 1-1) vs. EasyMoneyNelly and “Raging Bull” (6-3 all-time, S2 3-0) Who was the best offensive player selected at the 2022 NFL Draft? (79:09 | 01:09:09) Calvin_SGF (3-1, all-time, S2 1-0) with Treylon Burks vs. Jake3152 (1-0 all-time + S2 1-0) with Evan Neal

On the 18th edition of Light 'Em Up, host LiveWithDavid moderates a four debate slate featuring: Best sports movie tourney - 1st Round Matchup (00:52) (3) @Patrick Ruch (Rocky 1) vs. (6) @ledondada (Rocky 2). Winner faces @EasyMoneyNelly (Raging Bull) in the semis next week. Best sports movie tourney - 1st Round Matchup (14:42) (4) @roman tryer (Major League) vs. (5) @Blake29 (The Sandlot). Winner faces @Zach Cantrell (Caddyshack) in the semis next week. Who is NHL COTY? (27:30) @rcMilton83 (Andrew Brunette of the Florida Panthers) vs. @Jake3152 (Gerard Gallant of the New York Rangers) Who is NBA COTY? (50:47) @Patrick Ruch (Monty Williams of the Phoneix Suns) vs. @Zach Cantrell (JB Bickerstaff of the Cleveland Cavaliers)

Over the next few weeks, we will have additional debates as part of our first-ever debate tournament to address the question: "what is the best sports movie of all time?" We picked a field of eight casters and each of them selected what they believe is the best sports movie to defend throughout the tourney. We hope you enjoy the additional content! On this 17th edition of LEU -- hosted by LiveWithDavid -- casters squared off on the following topics: Movie debate #1 - "I, Tonya" vs. "Raging Bull"? (00:45) The show started off with our first debate in our best sports movie debate tourney, putting LilySchu [S2 1-1, 7-1 all-time] and her pick of "I, Tonya" up against EasyMoneyNelly [S2 2-0, 5-3 all-time] and his pick of "Raging Bull". The winner of this debate will go on to face the winner of Patrick Ruch and KapNoCap, who will face off on next week’s show with their picks of "Rocky I" and "Rocky II", respectively. Which team will win the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals? (14:58) With the Stanley Cup playoffs just two weeks away, we debated which teams look the strongest to hoist Lord Stanley’s cup in June. For this second debate, Wolmer [S2 debut, 3-2 all-time] argued for the leaders of the Metropolitan Division - the Carolina Hurricanes - against Mike Langer [S2 debut, 1-0 all-time] with his choice of the Colorado Avalanche, who lead the NHL with 116 points as of Saturday evening. Who is the best NBA center of all-time? (34:25) Our third debate took us to the Association as we debated who is the best center of all-time. KapNoCap [S2 debut, 1-0 all-time] argued for the 11-time champion, 12-time All-Star, and 5-time MVP Bill Russell against ZachCantrell [S2 debut, 0-1 all-time] and his pick of 6-time champion, 6-time MVP, and 19-time All-Star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Movie debate #1 - "Goon" vs. "Caddyshack" (54:47) Our second movie debate will have StonedSports [S2 debut, 2-1 all-time] and his pick of "Goon" going up against ZachCantrell’s pick of "Caddyshack" [S2 debut, 0-1 all-time]. The winner of this debate will square off against the victor of RomanFurch and "Major League" and Blake with "The Sandlot" next week. Who will be the bounce back player of the year in the MLB? (66:23 | 1:06:23) Closing tonight’s show is LilySchu [S2 1-1, 7-1 all-time] who will make her case for Jackie Bradley, Jr against AConoverUSN [S2 debut, 0-1 all-time] who will argue for DJ LeMahieu.

On the the 15th episode of LEU, casters squared off on the following topics: Is Frank Gore a hall-of-fame running back? (00:00) Starting off tonight's show is Blake (S2 debut, 4-3 all-time) arguing the case that Gore's body of work is strong enough for a Hall of Fame jacket. EasyMoneyNelly (S2 debut, 2-3 all-time) will argue against Gore going to Canton. What is the worst NFL franchise of the past decade? (20:47) In our second debate, caster RomanFurch (0-2 S2, 1-5 all-time) will make his case that the New York Jets have been the worst NFL franchise of the past decade. Up against him -- and pulling double duty tonight -- is EasyMoneyNelly (S2 debut, 2-3 all-time) who will explain his claim that the Jacksonville Jaguars are the worst NFL franchise of the past decade. Who will win the NL MVP? (45:23) Tonight's show closes with undefeated Season 1 champion LilySchu (1-0 in S2, 7-0 all-time) making the case that Atlanta Braves 1B Matt Olson will win the award in his first year in the NL. Her opponent, ArmchairHost (S2 debut, 2-3 all-time) will look to hand Lily her first loss on LEU as he makes his case for Washington Nationals OF for Juan Soto.

Episode 11 of Light Em Up (LEU) featured three debates: Worst sports contract of all time? (0:05) Wolmer00 (2-2) makes his cast with Rick Dipietro vs against Listen2Lou (0-1) with Chris Davis. Who will win the MLS Commissioner's Cup? (17:54) LEU shifts to the soccer pitch as we debate MLS commissioner cup predictions with IsiahPaskins making his LEU debut arguing for the Philadelphia Union against RomanFurch (0-2) who sides with Austin FC. What was the best overall NBA team of all-time? (37:54) LEU newcomer OlisaChukwuma1 chose the 2017 Warriors vs. rahbucks (0-1) and his pick, the 1996 Bulls