OutKick Hot Mic

Former Barstool Sports personality Ben Mintz joins us to discuss his firing from Barstool, if he blames social media for influencing Penn Media's decision, getting ready for the World Series of Poker, and thoughts on Ole Miss football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USA Today columnist Nancy Armour wrote over 800 words this Memorial Day Weekend attacking ESPN host Sam Ponder. What did Ponder do to upset Armour that much? We discuss to begin hour 2. And, we discuss Saban's take that there’s no such thing as a level playing field in the SEC with the way NIL deals are being made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Butler and the Heat destroy the Celtics and head to the NBA Finals, and we break down why the Heat AND Celtics proved perseverance is still a trait to be admired. Also, "The Fort" gives his thoughts on Judge and pitch tipping, and Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams calling out the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Memorial Day weekend is a great time in the NFL. Teams are almost done with their OTA practices and veterans minicamps will soon be the next order of business before vacation at the end of June and early July. That makes this a perfect time to break down Armando Saluguero's NFL power rankings. Plus, we get weird with Davey Hudson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boys test scores were nothing to write home about...even the second time around. Plus, GUNZ breaks down why Saudi Arabia is the world’s biggest sports threat, and fair or foul: changing diaper on plane tray table? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutt and Chad discuss how the NFL took the sports betting $$$ before implementing their betting policy… but it’s still no excuse for players, as Lions receiver Jameson Williams learned of his six-game suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy a day before the league announced it. Also, Jimmy Butler still believes the Heat are going to close out the Celtics and advance to the NBA Finals despite two straight losses that have cut their series lead to 3-2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get Mike's reaction to the NFL's new fair catch rule change, being booed by the fans since his audio from the broadcast is being pumped into the stadium and how to recruit new youth sports referees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Georgia football player arrested which leads us to the new OutKick Game Show..."Georgia Football Arrested or Graduated" Did the Georgia player we name graduate or get arrested within the last year? Plus, Armando's take on NFL Owners who do not care what the players and coaches think when it comes to the owners’ interests and Roger Goodell’s future with the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new NFL KO rule is far from the reason the NFL will look like flag football. We're curious to see if coaches will continue to be outspoken or if the league quiets them down re: concussion safety. Plus, Trey reacts to the new ACC revenue distribution plan, looking forward to SEC Meetings, and the outrageous Colorado ticket prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive into the ACC's new revenue sharing model that will see teams financially rewarded for success in the postseason. The conference announced that its member institutions are on the same page, but the exact plan is yet to be worked out. And, 2 Cincinnati Bearcat Baseball staff members have been fired over potential NCAA infractions...possibly related to gambling violations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clay weighs in on the BIG10 media rights deal, Matt Araiza working out with the NY Jets, and how social media is contributing to serious mental health issues for young adults. Plus, 7 time Emmy Award winner Jim Williams gives his thoughts on former BIG10 Commissioner Kevin Warren signing off on a media rights deal, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We react to the Celtics showing up for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Hutt explains why nothing really matters in the NFL this time of year even though NFL head coaches want us to believe what they’re doing is headline-worthy. Plus, we get Bobby's take on the BIG10 moving to more night games. And, your weekly edition of "Primary Complaint". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Logan joins us in studio to discuss the leagues hot button issues according to players, why no player likes Thursday night football, and which historically bad team is Logan high on for the 2023 season. Plus, why in theory NFL owners don't want to use natural turf and instead choose a form of artificial turf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John joins the second hour with reaction to the NFL flexing Thursday night games...this is not a fan friendly decision, and we get McClains thoughts on the passing of NFL great Jim Brown. Plus, The USGA officially released their list of players exempt for the 2023 US Open. In their announcement, they noted that Tiger Woods withdrew his name from exemption, meaning he’s not going to play at Los Angeles Country Club next month. Does this mean Tiger is done for the remainder of the 2023 PGA season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get Pirates In-Game Color Analyst Michael McKenry's reaction to the Oakland A's firing twenty-year play-by-play announcer Glen Kuiper after speaking a slur during a pregame A’s segment, plus how he got his start playing the catcher position. Also, Are the Dodgers really being inclusive by re-inviting an Anti-Catholic Drag Group to their Pride Night celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George joins us with reaction to the PGA Championship where he was on site at Oak Hill for ESPN+, what's next for Michael Block, is Brooks Koepka one of the greatest major players of all time, and how will Ryder Cup Captains deal with LIV Tour golfers who deserve a spot but don't qualify on points. And, we decide if airplane aisles need to be wider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things used to be fairly simple – no gambling and no associations with casinos or gambling. Now the NFL has created at least the appearance of grey areas. A bunch of 20 year old’s with lots of money, who would ever imagine they might want to gamble? We discuss how the NFL is handling more violations of gambling within the league. Plus, When the power 5 schools collectively bargain with each other the landscape of the NCAA and CFB will change forever. We dive into the financial numbers the power 5 conferences brought to the table in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooks lifts the Wanamaker Trophy but is overshadowed by Michael Block's storybook weekend and top-15 finish. Where does this win rank Koepka all time against other golf greats? Dan, chimes in on two NBA teams quitting, why you should know better than to poke Playoff Jimmy...Grant Williams we're talking to you, what he's watching for in game 4 of the conference finals, and why you should be careful of the Serbian Bam Bam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Araiz says he "Won't Settle" after surviving false rape allegations, ready to hold people responsible...Dan Gilleon the attorney for "Jane Doe" in the case joins us to give his clients side of the story. Also, Mary Katharine reacts to the Araiz case, and how the hive mind of media is to be first, not always right and how do we combat it, plus there's no recourse for wrong reporting? Everyone wants clicks, not accuracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie joins us to reflect on Jim Brown's legacy on and off the field. One of football’s first superstars, Brown was chosen the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1965 and shattered the league’s record books in a short career spanning 1957-65. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices