Our 666th episode, Chris and Macon bring you some magic from Studio J! We start with a couple of Hellos, one of them being to the former Shibe Park in Pennsylvania and pay tribute to the baseball magic that happened in that magnificent stadium. We then pay our respects to Bill Walton, who lived life to the absolute fullest. We remember Bill for always seeing the good, preaching positivity and always having fun. Gone far too soon, we talk about his best moments as a broadcaster, his meaningful quotes and the impact he left on all of us. We move on to the NFL, where we cover the Justin Jefferson trade rumors, the potential new NFL Training Camp dates and determine who would be more successful: an NFL offense playing defense OR an NFL defense playing offense? We finish with a little fun, a good episode from the fellas today! (00:00) - Green Light's 666th Episode (5:00) - Hello!: Shibe Park, former Baseball Stadium in Philadelphia (10:21) - Remembering Bill Walton (34:10) - New NFL Training Camp Proposal? (59:00) - Justin Jefferson on the Trade Block? (1:15:12) - Who would be more successful: an NFL offense playing defense OR an NFL defense playing offense? (1:28:20) - Home Alone House is for Sale

Kevin Clark joins Chris and Macon to talk about little football, plenty of basketball and what Nick Sirianni, Mike McCarthy and Brian Daboll will need to do to keep their jobs after this season. We go in-depth on the NFC East, talk 18 game-NFL seasons and private equity in college athletics. (00:00) - More Golf and More Softball (9:48) - Kevin Clark! (13:30) - NBA Playoffs, Kyrie Irving's Dominance and Final Four NBA Playoff Teams as NFL Squads (32:52) - Jaden Rashada's NIL Lawsuit and Private Equity in CFB (43:25) - Coaches on the Hot Seat in the NFL: What do they need to do to keep their jobs? (54:45) - 18 game NFL Season? (59:00) - First Down Chains in the NFL (1:04:20) - Inside the NBA Casted with NFL Personalities

Talking Sports with GLP! Chris and Macon kick off the show with a Hello to Charles Barkley, we give a little love to Ryan Gosling's latest masterpiece and then jump into the NBA. We recap the Nuggets defeat at the hands of the Timberwolves and the Pacers knocking off the Knicks in game 7. We catch up on the sports news of the weekend - Scottie Scheffler's arrest at the PGA Championship and the viral NASCAR fight between Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Kyle Busch - and then talk NFL with Tua's contract extension rumors, Michael Brockers' retirement and the possibility of private equity groups joining the NFL ownership ranks. Then we welcome the newest addition to the LA Chargers, Bud Dupree, to talk about his favorite pass rush moves, playing for Jim Harbaugh, getting to rush with Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, becoming a veteran in the locker room, making the move to LA and having Pittsburgh and Atlanta on the schedule this year. (00:00) - Hello to Minneapolis & Charles Barkley & Fall Guy Layup Line (7:16) - NBA Round Up: Game 7's, Knick's Future, Timberwolves are the Real Deal & which Finals matchup is the most competitive? (29:27) - Scottie Scheffler's Weekend in Kentucky (37:32) - NASCAR Fight: Stenhouse Jr vs Busch (44:32) - NFL Updates: Tua's Contract Extension, Happy Trails Michael Brockers & NFL Allowing Private Equity Groups a Chance at Ownership? (1:10:08) - Bud Dupree on the Chargers, Jim Harbaugh, career in the NFL & most underrated DLINE DAWGS in the NFL

A Full Friday Freakshow! Chris, Kyle and Macon cover a lot of ground, starting with a Hello to the portal, a special Layup Line, a Green Light kayaking trip recap and Dan Quinn's t-shirt. We then dive into the 2024 NFL Schedule: Team's with the easiest and hardest paths, Jared Goff's indoor season, strength of schedule and rating teams' schedule release videos. Brandon Beane then joins to chat with Chris and Macon about the Bills 2024 season outlook, Josh Allen's relationship with Joe Brady, the 2024 NFL Schedule release, the Bills 2024 draft class and Keon Coleman. After Brandon, we roll into a couple mailbags and then end talking about Harrison Butker's viral commencement speech. (00:00) - Hello to the Portal, Country Layup Line & Dan Quinn's T-Shirt (18:07) - NFL Schedule Review: SOS, Easiest and Hardest Paths, Jared Goff Playing Almost Exclusively Indoors & Best & Worst Schedule Reveals (1:07:51) - Brandon Beane on the Bill's Season Outlook, the Josh Allen-Joe Brady Partnership & Keon Coleman (1:36:07) - Mailbag: NFLers as Mascots, Rookie Buns Watch & Giants New Uniforms (1:51:40) - Opinion's on Harrison Butker's Viral Commencement Speech

BALDY! Brian Baldinger joins Chris to talk NFL. We cover the biggest offseason news, some recent roster moves and signings with Jared Goff and Antoine Winfield getting big deals, the Eagles outlook post-Jason Kelce and Kansas City's chances of a Super Bowl Trifecta! (00:00) - Intro: Baldy's Breakdowns and Watching Film During the NFL Season (7:47) - Ravens Restock the Shelves but Which Players Lost This Offseason Will Baltimore Miss the Most? (10:35) - Can the Chiefs 3-Peat? (17:43) - Philadelphia Eagles' Offseason Upgrades, Draft Picks and Missing Jason Kelce (26:06) NFL Edge Rushers: Haason Reddick, Maxx Crosby and the Best DLine in the NFL (39:09) - Health of Joe Burrow and Deshaun Watson (45:30) - Why Can't the Texans Make a Run in 2024? (49:53) - Titans Have Quietly Improved Dramatically (52:55) - NFL News: Jared Goff and Antoine Winfield Jr Deals (1:02:56) - Best NFL Facilities

Freakshow Friday! We begin by talking about Tesla trucks, give a Hello around a famous NBA athlete we happened to have seen outside the Green Light Studio and talk about our Wednesday river trip. New Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson joins Chris to talk about the Titans, coaching L'Jarius Sneed and Jeffery Simmons, Chris and Dennard's days in St. Louis, working with Ran Carthon and the excitement for Brian Callahan and Tennessee. We end today's episode with a little mailbag around the new Utah hockey team, being out of touch at age 39 and Coaching Rookie QBs on the Best Ways to Acclimate to the NFL. (00:00) - Hello, Tesla Trucks & River Trip (16:20) - Austin Rivers and NBA Athletes in the NFL (36:50) - Macon's Kiss Tracks (40:30) - Titans Defensive Coordinator Dennard Wilson talks Titans Revamped Defense, Coaching L'Jarius Sneed and Jeffery Simmons & Being with the Rams with Chris (1:14:00) - Mailbag: New Mascot for the Utah Hockey Team, Being Out of Touch at Age 39 & Coaching Rookie QBs on the Best Ways to Acclimate to the NFL.

An episode covering anything and everything. We start with a Hello, NBA playoff talk and then Macon details a DM he sent. Zaire Franklin then stops by to hang out with Chris and talk the Colts 2024 season outlook, the excitement with Anthony Richardson, his favorite rivalries in the AFC South and the viral fight he got in with Jason Kelce. After Zaire, Chris and Macon debut their Kiss Tracks, the opposite of diss tracks, for their favorite fellow podcasters. Chargers GM Joe Hortiz comes aboard to divulge his draft plan, why Joe Alt was their guy, the plan for Justin Herbert and working with Jim Harbaugh. To end, you all deliver with a wonderful mailbag including the Tom Brady, Roast Real Estate agent questions and more! (00:00) - Hello, NBA & Macon's Interesting DM (18:59) - Colts Linebacker Zaire Franklin talks 2024 Colts, fighting with Jason Kelce, Indy's DLine & Anthony Richardson's progression (1:01:45) - Introducing Kiss Tracks (to replace Diss Tracks): Chris and Macon drop some clean bars and a show a little love for some of their favorite podcasters (1:13:40) - Chargers GM Joe Hortiz on how he knew Joe Alt was the guy, reloading for Justin Herbert, working with Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers' potential (1:36:20) - Mailbag: Real Estate agents, Tom Brady Roast & more!

Lions Fans, Stand Up! Alex Anzalone joins Chris to talk about the success of the Detroit Lions in 2023, the Best Dan Campbell stories, Detroit's 2024 draft class, competitiveness of the NFC North & being drafted by Sean Payton in New Orleans. Chris ends with a little Mailbag, talking about Nude Boat Cruises, Pete Rose in the GLP Softball Dugout, Pearl Jam & UAlbany's Lacrosse Team & Best Commentators for Specific Activities (00:00) - Intro (4:40) - Lions LB Alex Anzalone talks the Lions Success in 2023, Detroit's 2024 Draft Class, Dan Campbell Stories, (39:20) - Mailbag: Nude Boat Cruise, New Member of the GLP Softball Team, UAlbany's Men's Lacrosse Team Tradition & Best Commentators for Specific Activities

NFL Draft recap and analysis with The Ringer's Ben Solak! He joins Chris and Macon to talk about the drafted QBs potential success, teams with the best picks, the Eagles impressive draft and what the 49ers could do at the wide receiver position. Chris and Macon kick things off with a little sports roundup and a review of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

NFL DRAFT ROUND 1 REACTIONS! Chris, Macon, Dr. Fax and Bad Back Badke join to recap round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft and talk about the most surprising picks, the Eagles taking Quinyon Mitchell and the best dressed draftees. Rachaad White then joins Chris to talk Tampa Bay Buccaneers football, adjusting to the NFL, still talking to former teammate Jayden Daniels and his trash talk on the field, especially in the NFC South. ENJOY! (00:00) - Intro (6:21) - Reggie Bush's Heisman Trophy is Reinstated (19:03) - Bengals' Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson request trades (25:34) - NFL Draft Reactions (1:10:09) - USF vs FAU Aircraft Carrier Football Game (April Fools Joke) (1:15:12) - Rachaad White on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, playing with Baker Mayfield and Jayden Daniels, trash talk and the NFC South Rivalries

The NFL Draft is HERE! To start, we recap our weekend here and go through a few sports stories, giving out a few mentions along the way. Daniel Jeremiah joins Chris and Macon to give you the best info on the 2024 NFL Draft. We talk QBs and which teams will move up to select a signal caller, we talk WRs and the cream of the crop talent at that position and we talk trenches, both offensive and defensive and which teams need to select a big fella. After DJ, Beau joins to guess some former teammates based off their NFL Draft Profile and pitch a few Ad Men. (00:00) - Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Waterboys Golf Tournament (11:00) - Colorado Rockies Worst Flight (18:25) - CJ Stroud's First Pitch (20:10) - Brock Purdy has Eyes for a Coyote (22:00) - Denver Broncos New Jerseys (26:47) - Mike Macdonald's Extreme Makeover: Seattle Seahawks Edition (32:15) - Stanford Steve's Heckling Ability (35:00) - Zach Wilson Traded to the Denver Broncos (39:35) - NBA Playoffs! (58:40) - Daniel Jeremiah Previews the 2024 NFL Draft, talks QBs, the Talent at the WR Position, Teams That Could Make a Trade and Detroit as a Draft City (1:41:00) - Guessing NFLer's Based on the NFL Combine Profiles and CFB Ad Men

A packed, fun show today. Macon, Dr. Fax, Kyle and Bad Back Badke kick things off with a Hello, Lay Up Line Roulette and a roundtable of topics including obscure sporting events we should attend and Olympic talk. Then Joe Alt joins Chris and Kyle to talk about his preparation for the NFL Draft, his guess on which team might select him, his dad's interactions with Howie Long in the NFL, playing at Notre Dame and his combine interviews. Then, we finish with Beau and Macon talking the best WR and DB prospects of the NFL Draft. Enjoy! 00:00 - Hello & Lay Up Line 12:10 - Sporting Events that the Green Light Podcast Should Attend 23:33 - What events would like to see added to the Olympics? 31:22 - US Olympic Basketball Squad 33:26 - Best Athlete Tweets of All Time 36:35 - Jontay Porter's NBA Suspension 42:45 - Joe Alt on his NFL Draft Preparation, Playing at Notre Dame, Guessing Where He'll Be Drafted & his father (former NFLer John Alt) vs Howie Long 1:03:15 - NFL Wide Receiver & Defensive Back Draft Preview with Macon & Beau

Ryen Russillo & NBA Playoff Basketball! Ryen drops by to walk us through the NBA playoffs, the teams that have the best path to a championship, the young players who are looking to cement their legacies and discuss a few other NBA topics like Victor Wembanyama's exceptional rookie season, the Lakers outlook and who Ryen Russillo would bring to the NFL Draft. 00:00 - Intro 4:08 - Lakers vs Pelicans 12:45 - The Success of the OKC Thunder 17:05 - Victor Wembanyama 21:15 - Ryen's Correct & Incorrect Takes of the 2023-24 NBA Season 29:00 - Shohei Ohtani 30:55 - Atlanta Hawks 34:10 - Celtics Playoff Outlook 36:36 - Cavs vs Magic 39:00 - Luka Doncic's NFL Comp 44:22 - Pacers vs Bucks 55:40 - Suns vs Timberwolves 1:00:25 - New Zealand Travelogue

MAXO KREAM'S OFFICIAL VISIT! Houston rapper Maxo Kream comes by Studio J to hang out with Chris and Dr. Fax. We talk about Maxo's childhood and life growing up in Houston. his introduction and growth in the rap game, touring with some of the biggest names in hip hop, playing music festivals and hanging out in Charlottesville. Before we sat down with Maxo, while he was in town, we took him to UVA's football practice and slung some weights around in the UVA weight room. Maxo doesn't mess around with the weights, you'll hear about it. Enjoy the conversation and throw some Maxo Kream on the playlists!

HELLO FRIENDS! We enjoyed the eclipse viewing and now it's Masters time across the US. We talk to Scott Van Pelt who downloads us on the Masters storylines, how special of a place Augusta National really is, some Tiger Woods stories and Scott weighs in on college basketball, Bronny James and the NIL issues in college athletics. Montez Sweat then joins to tells Chris about life in Chicago after being traded to the Bears last season, his advice for Caleb Williams, how he really feels about the Washington Commander team name and the Bears' rivalry with the Green Bay Packers. Enjoy! (00:00) - Intro (7:11) - Scott Van Pelt on The Masters, Women's College Basketball, John Calipari going to Arkansas, Bronny James' future, NIL issues in college athletics and best possible hypothetical announcer booth from current broadcasters, former athletes and podcasters (1:06:03) - Montez Sweat on the Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams, being a Washington Commander and the Green Bay Packers rivalry

Aaron Donald & Chris Long, two former Rams, discuss Aaron's career in the NFL, being the greatest all time on the defensive side of the ball, his decision to retire after 10 NFL seasons, their time time playing together with the Rams, memories in their DLine room and Aaron's life after football! We also discuss the Stefon Diggs trade, how it affects the Bills and the Texans, the Titans quietly making moves and stay around for some Ad Men at the end of the show. (00:00) - Intro (1:50) - Hello and Women's College Basketball (6:34) - Potential Teams for Hard Knocks (10:30) - Stefon Diggs Trade, Bills Future & Texans Frontrunners? (28:11) - Jordan Mailata Signs Long Term Deal in Philadelphia (38:00) - Aaron Donald Reflects On His Legendary Career, Decision To Retire & Life After Football (1:27:52) - Ad Men + Most Trustworthy Green Light Members

It's baseball time at Green Light! Jeff Passan joins Chris and Macon with baseball underway and briefs us on teams with the best start to the season, best and worst from opening weekend, the future of the MLB Players Association, questions around Shohei Ohtani and his former translator, Mike Trout's future and the wildest email in little league baseball history. We'll kick the show off with a recap of the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tourney, a Final Four lookahead and talk some of the NFL news from the weekend and then we end the show with an appearance from the Butter King Beau Allen to talk the linebackers of this NFL draft class and which colleges are most in need of a rebrand.

The Honey Badger joins Green Light! Chris talks to Tyrann Mathieu about the New Orleans Saints, some of Tyrann's toughest opponents that he's seen in his career, the new Hip Drop Tackle and Kick Off Rules and the NFC South rivalries. Chris, Kyle, Nate and Bad Back Badke kick off the show breaking down the NFL's new Kick Off rules and deliver their last arguments for the new Hip Drop Tackle rule. We end with a little housekeeping: Prostate Exams, Worst Flight, Rappers We Most Trust and Judge Judy! (00:00) - Intro (2:15) - New Kickoff Rules Adopted by the NFL (22:45) - Final Arguments Heard on the Hip Drop Tackle Rule (40:50) - Jontay Porter's Alleged Prop Bets (56:05) - Tyrann "Honey Badger" Mathieu talks the New Orleans Saints, the 2024 Season, Playing with Cam Jordan and Willie Gay, the Hip Drop Tackle and New Kick Off Rules and the Rivalries in the NFC South (1:29:35) - House Keeping: Happy Birthday Chris, Prostate Exams, Worst Flight, Rappers We Most Trust and Judge Judy!

Big Cat and Kevin Keatts join Chris and Macon to talk the NCAA TOURNEY! Chris, Macon and Bad Back Badke start off with a Layup Line and HELLO, and get into the NFL banning the Hip Drop Tackle and the L'Jarius Sneed trade. Then Big Cat joins to talk about March Madness gambling, the tournament's first weekend, his take on Shohei Ohtani and Caleb Williams and draft March Madness All Vibes team with Chris and Macon. Kevin Keatts ends the show talking about NC State's Sweet 16 run, DJ Burns & college basketball trends. College Basketball FOREVER! (00:00) - Hello & Layup Line (5:30) - The NFL Bans the Hip-Drop Tackle (25:22) - L'Jarius Sneed traded to the Tennessee Titans (36:45) - Big Cat on March Madness gambling, the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and March Madness All Vibes team (1:41:22) - Kevin Keatts on NC State Basketball, DJ Burns and the Sweet 16

IT'S TOURNEY TIME! We talk our favorite NCAA tournament memory, round up some NFL free agent news and discuss the Shohei Ohtani gambling news. Then, we welcome Alim McNeill, who joins Chris to talk about the Detroit Lions 2023 playoff run, Dan Campbell as a head coach, Jared Goff and Aidan Hutchinson and his burgeoning rap career. ENJOY! (00:00) - UVA Basketball (11:03) - Shohei Ohtani (23:25) - Jaguars Employee who Stole $22M from Team (30:55) - Kirk Cousins Tampering Issues (36:05) - Caleb Williams' Pro Day (42:10) - Justin Fields to Pittsburgh to Play with Russell Wilson (50:55) - NFL Free Agent Signings: Mike Williams in New York, Chiefs Moves & Cowboys Offseason Plan (1:14:20) - Our Favorite NCAA Tournament Memories Ever (1:19:55) - Alim McNeill on the Detroit Lions Playoff Run, Rivalry with the Packers, Jared Goff and Aidan Hutchinson as teammates, Dan Campbell hanging in the DLine room and Alim's rap career

Mark Titus joins Chris and Macon to talk the NCAA Tournament - everyone's favorite time of the year! Can Purdue claim redemption? Will UConn repeat? Who are the bracket busters? Mark answers those questions and more! And then we have Beau Allen on to talk the offensive lineman of the 2024 NFL Draft. The biggest risers, the chalky picks - which players possess the traits to excel at the next level. (00:00) - Intro (2:15) - Gradey Dick and Anthony Black's Jersey Swap (12:20) - Aaron Donald Retires (25:20) - Chris' Dune 2 Review (27:40) - Mark Titus previews the NCAA Tourney, Purdue's Redemption and UConn's Chances of a Repeat? (1:14:25) - Beau Allen Breaks Down the Offensive Lineman of the 2024 NFL Draft (1:37:20) - Best College Football Coaches to Have a Beer With

Lance Armstrong joins us in person from Austin, Texas to talk his cycling career, his doping ban and his life since the 2013 admission. Lance talks about the interactions he's had in recent years, both positive and negative and where he sits with his decisions. Lance also talks about his podcasts, investments and his favorite memories involving cycling. Before Lance, Chris recaps the NFL Free Agency blitz from the big moves the Eagles have made to Carolina's fails and Kirk Cousins continuing to make that Khol's Cash. Chris also updates everyone on his last few weeks, ties a bow on our trip to Austin for South By Southwest and details the shows and movies he's been watching. Enjoy today's episode and much love! (00:00) - Intro (2:30) - Layup Line, British Royalty Conspiracy Theories & Chris' Recent Movie & TV Show Viewings (8:45) - Chris seeing his 2017 Eagles teammates at the Eagles signing last week (13:20) - Lance Armstrong Intro (23:32) - Aaron Rodgers (33:55) - NFL Free Agency: Saquon Barkley to the Eagles, Kirk Cousins in Atlanta & Carolina's Fails (1:03:30) - Fletcher Cox, An Exemplary Teammate (1:08:00) - Lance Armstrong on his cycling career, the doping admission, being an American in a European sport, interactions with the public, podcasting & investing, his cancer diagnosis & raising $500 million for Cancer Research

A very special podcast guest today as Stephen A. Smith joins Chris and Kyle! The episode was recorded live at the Sportico stage at the Four Seasons in downtown Austin, Texas for South by Southwest. Stephen A. Smith covered many topics including his media career, maintaining a relationship with athletes, Bill Belichick's future, professional athletes in media and Stephen A. Smith's Dallas Cowboys non-fandom. We even have a special appearance from former Chicago Bear (and Kyle Long teammate) Brandon Marshall when the topic of Jay Cutler is brought up. A great conversation between professional athletes and a media member at a wonderful, live venue! (00:00) - Intro (3:10) - Chris and Kyle at the Sportico Stage at SXSW (6:46) - Welcome Stephen A. Smith (7:45) - Stephen A. Smith's Media Career (17:39) - Professional Athletes in the Media (23:40) - Building and Maintaining Relationships with Athletes (29:27) - Bill Belichick's Future (36:19) - Draymond Green's Media Career (40:00) - Kyle Defends Jay Cutler to Stephen A. Smith (45:38) - Stephen A. Smith on the Dallas Cowboys

Green Light becomes a Patriots Podcast! New England Patriots former All Pro Matthew Slater joins Chris to talk the Patriot Way, Special Teams, Tom Brady, Super Bowls, Jerod Mayo taking over for Bill Belichick, Matthew's retirement and memories with the Patriots. Chris starts the show with a light recap of his trip to the Bahamas and his love of water slides. Check us out LIVE in Austin, Texas this weekend at South By Southwest! https://www.sportico.com/business/media/2024/green-light-with-chris-long-to-join-sportico-sxsw-podcast-stage-lineup-1234768328/ (00:00) - Chris on water slides in the Bahamas! (24:00) - Matthew Slater on retirement, Patriots memories, favorite teammate, Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola fighting for Tom Brady's attention, Jerod Mayo taking over for Bill Belichick and handling introducing the game of football to his kids

NFL Combine Recap! Mike Mayock joins Chris and Macon to talk about the performances from the 2024 NFL Combine, how those performances will affect the 2024 NFL draft, what the Bears could potentially do with Justin Fields and tells an amazing Kyle Long story. After Mike, Beau Allen joins to preview the 2024 edge rusher draft class and recap the best performances from the NFL Combine. (00:00) - Chris and Beau on Jason Kelce's retirement from the NFL (4:55) - Mike Mayock on the 2024 NFL Combine, the Bears decision at #1, Caleb Williams and Advanced Scouting Metrics (53:15) - Beau Allen and Chris breakdown the 2024 NFL Edge Rusher Draftees and recap the best performances from the NFL Combine