Episode
Hour 2: The Trial Balloon
40:15
Published: Tue Apr 25 2023
Description
Drew Maggi is a 33-year-old about to make his MLB debut and joins us to discuss his career as a minor leaguer. Then, David Samson immediately poops on Drew's story before we dive into the Rockets hiring Ime Udoka. Plus, a potential Heat-Knicks series has the crew reminiscing on past playoff matchups, and Elon Musk runs his own burner on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapters
Dan Labateur talks about the excitement and unpredictability of the playoff hockey during the Stanley Cup playoffs, which continue on ESPN.
00:00 - 00:34 (00:34)
Summary
Dan Labateur talks about the excitement and unpredictability of the playoff hockey during the Stanley Cup playoffs, which continue on ESPN.
EpisodeHour 2: The Trial Balloon
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Manager in minor leagues gives a very long speech to Drew Madgey, a player who has spent 13 years in the minors, telling him he is finally going to the major leagues.
00:34 - 04:45 (04:11)
Summary
Manager in minor leagues gives a very long speech to Drew Madgey, a player who has spent 13 years in the minors, telling him he is finally going to the major leagues. The video went viral.
EpisodeHour 2: The Trial Balloon
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Despite setbacks and competition from prospects and other players, the speaker remained committed and continued to play in the minor leagues, always holding onto the hope of making it to the big leagues one day.
04:45 - 09:07 (04:22)
Summary
Despite setbacks and competition from prospects and other players, the speaker remained committed and continued to play in the minor leagues, always holding onto the hope of making it to the big leagues one day.
EpisodeHour 2: The Trial Balloon
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
A baseball player discusses the sacrifices he makes for his career and the temptation of taking items from the major league clubhouse for personal use.
09:07 - 13:52 (04:44)
Summary
A baseball player discusses the sacrifices he makes for his career and the temptation of taking items from the major league clubhouse for personal use.
EpisodeHour 2: The Trial Balloon
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
In 2012, Adam Greenberg, who had his career cut short after getting hit in the head by a pitch, was given one last at-bat after a promotional effort that included an appearance on The Today Show.
13:52 - 18:47 (04:54)
Summary
In 2012, Adam Greenberg, who had his career cut short after getting hit in the head by a pitch, was given one last at-bat after a promotional effort that included an appearance on The Today Show. However, he struck out against RA Dickey's knuckleballs.
EpisodeHour 2: The Trial Balloon
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The lack of transparency around the Boston Celtics' executive accused of racist actions is suspicious, given the public nature of the scandal.
18:47 - 28:01 (09:14)
Summary
The lack of transparency around the Boston Celtics' executive accused of racist actions is suspicious, given the public nature of the scandal. Testing the water to hire him after his suspension has only added to the secrecy of the situation.
EpisodeHour 2: The Trial Balloon
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The excitement over the Knicks winning a playoff game caused a spike in COVID cases two years ago and the team's success in the second round could bring even more energy.
28:01 - 37:32 (09:30)
Summary
The excitement over the Knicks winning a playoff game caused a spike in COVID cases two years ago and the team's success in the second round could bring even more energy. The hosts discuss past rivalries and the significance of the "torch of friendship" in the studio.
EpisodeHour 2: The Trial Balloon
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Elon Musk accidentally shared a screenshot of his Twitter app, revealing an alternate account.
37:32 - 40:14 (02:42)
Summary
Elon Musk accidentally shared a screenshot of his Twitter app, revealing an alternate account.