The Ricky Cobb Show

Ricky Cobb reacts to MLB’s shocking new sports betting partnership, and it raises a bigger question—has baseball completely flipped its stance on gambling? For decades, MLB enforced a strict anti-gambling policy, highlighted by Pete Rose’s lifetime ban. Now, the league is partnering with sportsbooks and embracing the betting boom. So what changed—and is this a smart evolution or a dangerous contradiction? We break down the history, the money behind the shift, and why fans and analysts are divided on what this means for the integrity of the game. Is this progress… or hypocrisy? 00:00 - Put Pete Rose In The Baseball Hall Of Fame 03:00 - Polymarket MLB Partnership! 05:25 - MLB Gambling Scandal 06:26 - America's Bracket! 09:51 - Saturday Morning Cartoons! 11:14 - DQ Blizzard For The Win?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich joins to break down the 2026 March Madness field. Dan and Ricky go through their Final Four predictions, regional breakdowns, and the biggest storylines shaping the NCAA Tournament. We dive into how NIL is changing college basketball, how Bob Knight would benefit from today's era, the MESS at Alabama, and ask the big question: is the Cinderella run officially dead? "(00:00) Biggest March Madness Storylines" "(05:23) Has NIL Eliminated The Cinderella?" "(07:38) How Bob Knight Would've DOMINATED NIL" "(10:15) Final 4 Picks And Predictions" "(15:36) Dakich Previews The Spectacular Bracket Of Randomness" "(19:40) Venezuela Wins WBC" "(22:45) Rory McIlroy's Bougie Masters Dinner" "(27:52) Jack Hughes Wants His Puck!" "(30:53) LIKE COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE!" "(32:09) Spectacular Bracket Of Randomness: Hank Aaron vs First Car" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team USA vs Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final — it all comes down to this. The WBC has brought some true momentum and American pride back to America's pastime in this country, and TeamUSA has shown up to Miami in Gold Medal winning TeamUSA hockey jerseys. Let's go USA! "(00:00) World Baseball Classic FINAL" "(03:43) Sonics Getting History Back?" "(05:26) Bama Guard ARRESTED Days Away Of Tourney" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith pushes back on the narrative that baseball is struggling, arguing the sport may actually be in its best era in the last 25 years. From the impact of the World Baseball Classic to growing diversity and new rule changes, he explains why MLB might be stronger than critics think. MLB is still riding high of the EPIC 7-Game World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays and The WBC Is really tapping into American pride in the sport we once loved, America's pasttime may just be saved! "(00:00) Team USA Beats The Dominican Republic" "(04:45) Baseball Has Momentum" "(10:10) Who Will Team USA Play?" "(14:00) USA Hockey Wins Gold AGAIN" "(18:50) Chiefs Trade For Justin Fields" "(21:40) Joel Embiid Misses his 485th Game" "(26:00) Vegas and Seattle Get New NBA Teams" "(30:00) Spectacular Bracket!" "(42:21) Ranch Dressing European Ambassador" "(47:00) He Played For HOW MANY NFL Teams?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1-1 and out? After a historic undefeated regular season, Miami of Ohio just suffered a heart-stopping loss to UMass in the MAC Tournament, and now the college basketball world is at war over their at-large bid. Even Bruce Pearl is walking back his "they don't belong" comments—but does the selection committee have the guts to put them in the field? "(00:00) Miami (OH) FALLS In MAC Quarterfinals" "(04:08) Bruce Pearl Walks It Back, DOES MIAMI (OH) Deserve It?" "(16:38) Mariners New Concession Item" "(19:22) Maxx Crosby Back To Raiders With Open Arms" "(22:32) America's Poll Of The Day: Oscar Edition" "(30:30) Snake Yoga" "(34:40) America's Largest..." "(39:09) POLL REPLIES" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Hawks’ Magic City promotion night was CANCELLED by the NBA after major backlash. What started as a controversial strip club theme night quickly turned into a PR disaster — and the Hawks’ official statement only made things worse. This NBA controversy is one of the most bizarre promotions we’ve seen, and never should've happened in the first place. "(00:00) NBA Cancels Hawks Strip Club Promo Night" "(10:34) SGA's Ridiculous Outfits" "(15:50) Cal Raleigh's DUCKS Teammate's Handshake In WBC" "(20:15) America's Poll Of The Day: John Edition" "(27:03) The CSU Pimp" "(31:03) The Bear Logo You Won't Believe" "(33:41) POLL REPLIES" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL free agency may have sparked an IMPENDING QB DISASTER for the Falcons and Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa to Atlanta and Malik Willis to Miami stunned the league — but will these bold moves backfire? Two franchises. Two massive quarterback gambles. Which one blows up first? In addition, Kenneth Walker to Kansas City, and have the Jets EVEN FURTHER lost hope in their fans? "(00:00) Malik Willis To MIAMI??" "(03:43) Atlanta Signs Tua" "(06:17) REUINION: Geno Smith TRADED To The Jets" "(08:45) Markets For Kirk Cousins And Kyler" "(11:08) Chiefs BACK In The SB Window" "(15:34) How Does Seattle Recover?" "(19:32) It Must SUCK To Be A Jet Fan" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LA Marathon delivered one of the wildest finishes in recent memory. Nathan Martin came from behind and STUNNED everyone to win the race at the very last second. Ricky breaks down the dramatic final seconds, the crowd reaction, and why this marathon finish is already going viral. "(00:00) INSANE Marathon Finish" "(02:35) FAN INTERFERENCE At L.A. Marathon" "(07:56) Unlikely March Madness Hero Arrives" "(10:37) Ricky Replies To Ben Verlander" "(14:24) Bronny James Has A TRADEMARK??" "(17:00) America's Poll Of The Day: Albert Edition" "(25:48) Incomplete Marathon Still Counts??" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Gervin says the ABA helped build the modern NBA — but today’s fans rarely acknowledge it. Ricky sits dpwn with George as he breaks down why that era was different and why those players deserve more respect, along with the ABA's infuence told through Amazon Prime's new documentary Soul Power. "(00:00) Welcome George Gervin" "(01:59) Soul Power On Prime" "(05:41) Modern NBA Vs The ABA" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Win the ultimate college hoops experience. Click the link below and enter to win a trip to Indy for March Madness. https://bit.ly/3MSXEVi Canada was inches away from winning Olympic gold and a World Series title — literally. Two historic moments. Two razor-thin margins. From a goal-line save that stunned the hockey world to a bang-bang play at home plate, we break down how Canada came heartbreakingly close to two of the biggest championships in sports. “THIS CLOSE” doesn’t even begin to describe it. "(00:00) Canada Was THIS Close" "(02:04) PrizePicks" "(03:33) America Invented Wiffle Ball, Beat That" "(05:20) AMERICA'S POLL OF THE DAY" "(15:06) Longhorn Steakhouse Disaster" "(17:57) Team Saves Bird In WTF Soccer Moment" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imagine winning gold… and strangers are mad at you for it. USA wins a gold medal for the first time in 46 years… and somehow the story turns into outrage. Thoughtful discussions on: The media reaction The White House visit controversy Why not everything has to be a political statement This isn’t about left vs right. It’s about whether we can still enjoy sports without turning everything into a fight. "(00:00) Critics World View Must Be Warped" "(03:00) What's Wrong With Americans Cheering Americans" "(04:52) Stop Making It Political" "(06:50) Beta Males Don't Get It" "(08:30) CNN Breaking News Clowns" "(09:40) Not Trump's Team - TEAM USA" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United Football League just announced MASSIVE rule changes for the 2026 season — and they could completely reshape pro football - INCLUDING THE NFL. 4-point field goals from 60+ yards No punting inside the opponent’s 50 The “Tush Push” eliminated One foot in bounds = catch Wild new overtime format 1, 2, OR 3-point conversion options Some of these changes are absolutely brilliant. Others? Not so much. Ricky breaks down which rules he LOVES, which ones he HATES, and whether the UFL just made the game more exciting… or completely chaotic. Did the UFL just change football forever? "(00:00) How Awesome Are These New Football Rules?" "(02:25) NO Punting From INSIDE The 50?" "(03:36) 4 Point Field Goal? From 60 yards Or More?" "(05:00) Tush Push" "(07:54) Extra Points?" "(09:27) OT Rules Stink?" "(11:50) More Dangerous Play? Tush Push Or Kickoff?" "(13:30) Canada Misses World Series And Gold Medal By Inches" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve built a culture where outrage is always in stock. In this episode, Ricky breaks down the “Grievance Store” mentality — the idea that some people aren’t looking for solutions… they’re looking for something to be mad about. From sports celebrations to media reactions, it feels like joy now comes with a backlash. Why? Because outrage drives clicks. It drives engagement. And for some, it’s become an identity. At some point we have to ask: Is the outrage real… or is it just the business model? "(00:00) People Aren't Celebrating Team USA Men's Hockey" "(01:50) Idiot Media Members Love To Find Fault With Everything" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USA wins a gold medal for the first time in 46 years… and somehow the story turns into outrage. In this episode, Ricky breaks down the backlash surrounding Team USA’s celebration, the debate over politics in sports, and why it feels like we can’t just celebrate a win anymore. And why does outrage seem to follow every major moment in sports? "(00:00) CNN Exposes Themselves Over USA Hockey" "(02:37) Dan Lebatard Show Calls Team USA Pawns" "(05:48) Pearl Necklace Dude - Madea Or Bad Bunny?" "(06:50) Team USA Represents All Of Us - STOP Bringing In Politics" "(07:05) Super 70s Sports Replies To America Bashing" "(08:48) Just As Happy If They Visited Biden White House" "(09:44) Stop Blaming Trump" "(10:12) The Left Needs To Get A Grip" "(12:10) Celebrate Jack Hughes And Connor Hellebuyck" "(17:40) It's Sports NOT POLITICS -Enough Of Being A Beta Male" "(18:25) Go F Yourself, Stop Living In The Grievance Store" "(24:20) Why Do Dudes Wear Pearl Necklaces?" "(26:10) It's Not Trump's Hockey Team - It's America's Team" "(28:50) Prize Picks" "(30:05) America's Poll Of The Day - Yes, I Said America" "(37:12) School House Rock Or Mall Arcades?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The legendary George Gervin joins The Ricky Cobb Show to break down the old school ABA, playing with Dr. J, today’s NBA, and how the game has changed over the decades. The Iceman shares untold stories from his legendary career and opens up about his surprising transition into acting after basketball. "(00:00) George Gervin In Soul Power" "(04:00) Growing Up In The ABA" "(05:57) Playing With Dr. J For The Virginia Squires" "(08:33) Being Traded To San Antonio" "(12:00) The Sad Fall Of The Kentucky Colonels" "(16:00) ABA Vs Modern NBA" "(24:53) '78 Scoring Title Vs David Thompson" "(30:52) Acting And Working With Timothée Chalamet" "(41:55) America's POLL OF THE DAY" "(51:11) The Fred McGriff Card Collector" "(55:35) This Man Had THREE?" "(1:00:08) Poll Replies" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Kentucky man has been arrested in one of the most bizarre wildlife-related cases of the year. Authorities say the incident allegedly consists of disturbing behavior involving a deer that has left the world stunned. This may be one of the strangest arrest reports you’ll ever hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat Riley gets a new statue outside the Lakers arena — and he’s already making headlines. The legendary NBA coach and executive also argues that it’s time to “BRING BACK THE SUIT” and restore professionalism to the sidelines. At Super70s, we've been preaching this for YEARS. Do you agree? Time to bring back suits? "(00:00) Pat Riley's New Statue" "(0:50) Bring Back The Suit?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HuffPost published an Olympics take that suggests cheering for Team USA might say more about you than you think. On today’s Ricky Cobb Show, we break down the argument, the framing, and why turning patriotism into a psychological issue says more about media culture than sports fans. "(00:00) Huffington Post Writer Needs Therapy After USA Chants" "(10:39) Gold Medal Goal And 3 on 3 Hockey" "(14:28) Pat Riley Wearing A Suit In Lakers Statue" "(20:16) America's Poll Of The Day" "(32:51) WTF Ron" "(34:43) Kentucky Man Has Sex With Deer" "(41:52) Carol Burnett Show Replies" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After two more Georgia football arrests, the spotlight NEEDS to to Kirby Smart. When incidents keep piling up, responsibility ultimately falls on the head coach. The culture problem in Athens can’t be ignored anymore, and something has to be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chicago Bears' potential move across state lines from Illinois to Indiana has a lot of fans angry at their state and local government, so governor JB Pritzker is telling everyone the NFL team's implication it is moving was merely made to appease Indiana politicians and "not true." The Bears, the governor told reporters on Thursday, are saying one thing publicly and another thing to him or his staff privately. Who do you believe? Ricky Cobb and Super70s Sports takes a comedic look at this mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices