Sporting News Podcast: Ep. 42

Matt Lutovsky

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The 42nd episode of the Sporting News Podcast is here. Please, have a listen and subscribe on iTunes.

In today's show, Matt Lutovsky (@MLutovsky) and guest-host Troy Machir (@TroyMachir) discuss:

  • LeBron James, his cramps, and the reaction to LeBron James' cramps
  • The A/C malfunction in San Antonio and it's effect
  • Whether Dwyane Wade could've/should've done more in LeBron's absence
  • The Spurs incredible team play and ball movement
  • What the Heat need to do to slow down San Antonio
  • Twitter pre-outrage being worse than actual outrage, and what that signifies
  • NHL Twitter vs. NBA Twitter
  • Rashad McCants' cheating allegations against the University of North Carolina

We also talk with Sporting News NHL writer Sean Gentille (@seangentille), who chats about Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Rangers' speed, the Kings' 5-on-5 dominance, Dan Girardi taking too much heat for his overtime gaffe, the rise of the term “embellishment” and whether embellishments will be an issue the rest of the series, the Penguins expected hiring of Jim Rutherford as GM (and Sean's disappointment it's not Pierre McGuire), In-N-Out Burger, and more. Sean's interview starts at the 28:48 mark of the show. Click here to go right to Sean's interview.

We finish up by talking with comedian and actor Rob Schneider (@RobSchneider), who discusses his latest standup tour, his love of the San Francisco Giants, why Candlestick Park was so cold, his trick for driving in the carpool lane even when he's alone, why he thinks his seasons on “Saturday Night Live” weren't the best, the likelihood of a “cast of '90” SNL reunion, why he enjoys hanging out with guys like Adam Sandler and David Spade more now than he did when they were on SNL together, Tone Loc impressions, why you shouldn't see “Necessary Roughness” and “Surf Ninjas”, his upcoming show “Real Rob”, and much more. Rob's interview starts at the 55:02 mark of the podcast. Click here to go right to Rob's interview.

Check out robschneider.com for the latest on Rob's appearances and projects.

We also talk about the fat guy from “Cheers” (not Norm), confusing a bisexual car thief for a transgender pimp, dips*** on dips*** crime, recreating the “Louis” and “Diff'rent Strokes” opening sequences, “Fan Antonio,” and, of course, "grabbing a slice" at authentic New York pizzeria, Sbarro.

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Matt Lutovsky

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Matt Lutovsky has been a writer and editor for The Sporting News since 2007, primarily writing about fantasy sports, betting, and gaming.