The ESPN Daily podcast: How LSU’s high-powered offense could turn the tide in this glorious SEC showdown
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The episode lineup is:
Nov. 8: LSU @ Alabama: How the New Tigers Offense Is Upping the Rivalry’s Stakes
College football has a storied history of epic rivalries, and none bigger than LSU taking on Alabama. The two powerhouses face-off this Saturday, and the stakes have never been higher. ESPN reporter Ryan McGee joins Mina Kimes to discuss how LSU’s newly developed high-powered offense could turn the tide and write the next chapter in this glorious SEC showdown.
Nov. 7: Slapshot, Meet Smile: Inside the Craziest Job in Sports – The NHL Dentist
Pucks to the mouth. Teeth flying to the ice. Hockey players aren’t known for their perfect smiles. But have you ever wondered who exactly comes to the rescue mid-game, after a player takes a slapshot to the teeth, and gets him back on the ice? Enter the world of NHL dentists – the brave heroes who put hockey players’ notorious grins back together. ESPN writer Dave Fleming takes Mina Kimes on a gory, grueling journey of mouth molds, chiclets, emergency surgery, and more tales of dental hockey horror.
Nov. 6: Golden State of Affairs: No Curry, No Klay. What’s Next?
In the modern NBA, the Golden State Warriors have been a dynasty. Appearing in five straight NBA Finals and winning three rings in that span, the team became the stuff of basketball legend. But this season, they’ve won just two games. And with star Steph Curry out with a broken hand, the Warriors’ fate has gone from bad to worse. But could a rough 2019-20 lead to more glory in the future? NBA reporter Nick Friedell joins Mina Kimes to explore what’s gone wrong with the Golden State Warriors so far, and why there might just be a silver lining.
Nov. 5: Cleveland Chaos: Baker Mayfield, OBJ and the Failing Browns
Another NFL weekend. Another Browns loss, accompanied by off-the-field headlines. This time, Jermaine Whitehead released after a series of threatening tweets. Cleveland’s season was not supposed to go this way. With the addition of OBJ, the team had high hopes going into 2019. But now, the Baker Mayfield-led Browns sit at just 2-6. How did they get here and where do they go now? Browns reporter Jake Trotter joins Mina Kimes to explore why Cleveland fell apart. Plus, Mina wants you to know why Michigan State may be for real this season, as the college basketball season tips off with tonight’s Champions Classic.
Nov. 4: NFL COVER 2: Ravens Trounce Patriots and Dak Prescott’s Big Payday
After Sunday’s packed NFL slate, ESPN insider Bill Barnwell joins Mina Kimes to discuss how Lamar Jackson and the Ravens handed Tom Brady and the Patriots their first loss of the season Sunday night. Then, as the Cowboys prepare for a Monday Night Football rematch against the New York Giants, Dallas reporter Todd Archer gives us the latest on quarterback Dak Prescott’s contract situation, explaining why Dak not signing prior to the season will lead to a bigger payday.
Nov. 1: UFC 244: Is Jorge Masvidal the Baddest Man in MMA?
Saturday night, Jorge Masvidal takes on Nate Diaz in UFC 244. Masvidal owns the record for fastest knockout in UFC history – five seconds – and got his start fighting in backyard brawls organized by Kimbo Slice. Now, he wants to be known as the baddest MF on the planet. After spending time with Masvidal in his hometown of Miami, ESPN’s Brett Okamoto talks with Mina Kimes about the man they call “Gamebred” and his rapid rise to superstardom.
Oct. 31: Champs and Chumps: Washington’s World Series Comeback and Life Inside Miami’s Tank
As World Champions, the Nationals are on top of the MLB – and on top of the world. ESPN’s Joon Lee breaks down how the Nats completed their epic finish. In contrast, the Miami Dolphins are down in the dumps. After getting off to an 0-7 start, their season has been branded as a “tank.” What’s it like to be a player on a team that’s not trying to win? Dolphins insider Cameron Wolfe explains life inside the tank.
Oct. 30: Kyrie, KD and Company: The Evolution of the New Brooklyn Nets
For the Brooklyn Nets, expectations have never been higher. As they tip off tonight against the Indiana Pacers, the mood in Barclays Center will be electric. They have a new power trio – Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan. After an offseason of cultural changes, ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan takes a deep dive into Brooklyn’s incredible franchise turnaround and the team’s future.
Oct. 29: Not Your Average Robo-Call: Why the MLB Needs an Electronic Umpire System
The World Series is back in Houston for Game 6 tonight, but fans are still talking about a controversial strike call from Sunday’s Game 5. The call could have cost the Washington Nationals – big time. MLB insider Jeff Passan makes the case for the electronic umpire system and what it could mean for the future of baseball.
Oct. 28: A Glowing Bill of Health: Belichick’s NFL Coaching Legacy
Bill Belichick is considered by many to be the greatest NFL coach of all time. On Sunday, he won his 300th game. So how did Belichick become the standard of excellence in the NFL? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell joins Mina to discuss the Patriots’ dominant win over the Browns. Then, Senior Writer Ian O’Connor – who wrote the book on the Patriots’ coach – takes a deep dive into Belichick’s football legacy and where he goes from here.
Oct. 25: #Natitude: DC’s Meteoric Rise to the World Series
The Washington Nationals are back in D.C. for Game 3 tonight, and they are on the verge of making history. Up 2-0 in the Series, the Nats have a chance to bring a baseball championship home for the first time since 1924. But how did they get here – especially considering their early-season slump? ESPN Senior Writer Tim Kurkjian explores the Nats’ journey, how they handled the departure of their star Bryce Harper, their mid-season turnaround, and of course – “Baby Shark.”
Oct. 24: “Thank God We Got Osuna!” What One Incident Reveals About the Culture of the Houston Astros
Things have not been going well for the Houston Astros in the World Series. They are down 0-2 – but all the talk has been about how they are handling a team’s executive’s taunting of reporters over a domestic violence issue. Baseball insider Jeff Passan explains what’s really going on, and how this incident reveals much bigger truths about the Astros’ culture. Could their insatiable hunger to win cost them more than a championship?
Oct. 23: From Three? Ben Simmons’ Woes from Behind the Arc
76ers star Ben Simmons’ lack of a 3 point shot has other teams around the league daring him to shoot. But if he turns his struggle into success – what will it mean for Philadelphia’s season going forward? Mina Kimes and Tim Bontemps tap into what it will take for Simmons to tackle his white whale.
Oct. 22: King James vs. Kawhi: How LA’s New Neighbors Ignited the NBA’s Hottest Rivalry
As the NBA tips off tonight, all eyes turn to the Staples Center in LA. Lakers versus Clippers. LeBron versus Kawhi. Two superstars that could’ve ended up on the same team, now battling each other for league dominance. Basketball insider Ramona Shelburne breaks down this new rivalry and its implications for LA’s sports scene – and basketball at large.
Oct. 21: Season Saved: Can the Cowboys keep Jerry Jones’ dream alive?
It was do-or-die for Dallas last night, and the Cowboys decided to do. Big time. But a win over Philadelphia might not be the turning point everyone assumes it is. Have the Cowboys really saved their season — and Jason Garrett’s head-coaching job — in the process? Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Don Van Natta explains, reminding us that Dallas’ owner and GM is Jerry Jones.
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