Episode

Hour 2: Things Are Getting Messi
Description
Michael Rothfeld joins the show to discuss Donald Trump's arrest. Mike gives us the latest on on Lionel Messi. Abraham Josephine Riesman discusses her new book "RINGMASTER: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapters
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the Stormy Daniels story with Joe Palazzolo, co-author of the book "The Fixers."
00:00 - 01:39 (01:39)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the Stormy Daniels story with Joe Palazzolo, co-author of the book "The Fixers." Palazzolo sheds light on the journalism behind breaking the story and the impact it had on politics.
EpisodeHour 2: Things Are Getting Messi
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The speaker discusses the line between extortion and paying someone for their silence, citing examples such as celebrity sex tapes and hush money paid to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal.
01:39 - 08:16 (06:36)
Summary
The speaker discusses the line between extortion and paying someone for their silence, citing examples such as celebrity sex tapes and hush money paid to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. They mention a payment of $30,000 to Dino, despite the story being false.
EpisodeHour 2: Things Are Getting Messi
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The speaker recounts past incidents of David Pecker, former chairman of American Media Inc. (AMI), having made several sketchy deals with and for former President Donald Trump.
08:18 - 12:44 (04:25)
Summary
The speaker recounts past incidents of David Pecker, former chairman of American Media Inc. (AMI), having made several sketchy deals with and for former President Donald Trump.
EpisodeHour 2: Things Are Getting Messi
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The podcast discusses how Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal attorney, used unethical means to keep Trump's misdeeds a secret, from attempting to help Mitt Romney run for president to threatening news outlets that attempted to publish Stormy Daniels' story.
12:44 - 18:10 (05:25)
Summary
The podcast discusses how Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal attorney, used unethical means to keep Trump's misdeeds a secret, from attempting to help Mitt Romney run for president to threatening news outlets that attempted to publish Stormy Daniels' story.
EpisodeHour 2: Things Are Getting Messi
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
PSG player, Lionel Messi turned down a $250 million offer from Saudi Arabia two months ago.
18:10 - 22:32 (04:22)
Summary
PSG player, Lionel Messi turned down a $250 million offer from Saudi Arabia two months ago.
EpisodeHour 2: Things Are Getting Messi
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
There is a discussion about the potential for Lionel Messi to join inter Miami, with the team feeling pressure to make decisions but lacking leverage.
22:32 - 27:21 (04:48)
Summary
There is a discussion about the potential for Lionel Messi to join inter Miami, with the team feeling pressure to make decisions but lacking leverage. There is also mention of Miller Lite beer turning a good time into Miller Time.
EpisodeHour 2: Things Are Getting Messi
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The book tells the story of the supreme emperor of professional wrestling, Vince McMahon, and how he accepts his identity.
27:21 - 37:00 (09:39)
Summary
The book tells the story of the supreme emperor of professional wrestling, Vince McMahon, and how he accepts his identity. The author talks to many people who have been overpowered by McMahon and explains his objectionable actions.
EpisodeHour 2: Things Are Getting Messi
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The world of wrestling, kayfabe, and the legacy of WWE CEO, Vince McMahon, is explored in this podcast episode.
37:00 - 43:07 (06:06)
Summary
The world of wrestling, kayfabe, and the legacy of WWE CEO, Vince McMahon, is explored in this podcast episode.