Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the NBA playoffs, where the Minnesota Timberwolves did a number on the Lakers. They explain why Bill Belichick and his girlfriend have become such a problem for the University of North Carolina. Finally, the Kentucky Derby and the return of the controversial trainer Bob Baffert.Ā
On the bonus episode, available exclusively to Slate plus members, the gang talks about the NHL playoffs and the Mikko Rantanen revenge tour.Ā
NBA Playoffs: 2:37
Bill Belichick: 26:36
Kentucky Derby: 40:41
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57:58
Shedeur: The Hype vs. Reality
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the NFL Draft and the mediaās response leading up to its most shocking picks. Ben provides his April baseball rundown, and later, the panel is joined by The Entertainment Strategy Guy for an interview about major media buyersā feelings about F1.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses Nottingham Forest, the small but scrappy Premier League club vying for a Champions League spot.
NFL Draft (4:23): Shedeur and the other major moves over the weekend
MLB month one (23:50): Where does the season stand, thirty games in?
F1 media problems (46:52): The motorsportās ratings donāt match its asking price
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1:14:43
The Angstiest Stanley Cup Yet?
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh preview the NHL playoffs. Can the Maple Leafs or Jets finally break a Canadian Cup curse? The panel also give their NFL draft predictions, and discuss Paige BueckersĀ joining the Dallas Wings and Unrivaled.
For Afterballs, Ben does a deep dive into how last-minute timeouts have (and have not) led to MLB pitcher injuries, and what became of the long-forgotten pitcher Dick Windbigler.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses longtime College GameDay broadcast Lee Corsoās retirement.
NHL Playoffs (2:00): Can Canada finally do it?
NFL Draft (19:31): Where will Shadeur Sanders land?
Paige Bueckers (36:30): The UConn star is ready for the pros.
Afterballs (57:38): Remember Dick Windbigler
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1:21:45
Rory McIlroy Makes History
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh break down Rory McIlroyās thrilling victory at the Masters on Sunday. Also on the show: a preview of the NBA playoffs, and an in-depth look at quarterback Nico Iamaleavaās messy split from the University of Tennessee.
For Afterballs, Ben shares the introduction to his new narrative podcast, āElla Black: Lost and Found,ā the story of the first woman to write about baseball for a national publication, and how she disappeared mysteriously.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses WNBA draft candidate Sedona Prince and the recent sexual assault allegations surrounding her.
McIlroy (3:57): Completes a grand slam.
NBA playoffs (20:44): Who will emerge in the West and can anyone topple the Celtics?
Nico Iamaleava (36:16): The nasty school-player divorce.
Afterballs (54:08): Ben previews his new show on a forgotten figure from baseballās past.
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1:13:51
How UConn Reclaimed the Throne
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh discuss UConnās return to the mountaintop of NCAA womenās hoops. Then they welcome journalist Lindsey Adler to talk about Tony Hawk and the potential for resurgent interest in vert skateboarding. Finally, they discuss if Rory McIlroy will ever win the Masters.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about the business side of the 2025 womenās college basketball season.
UConn (3:40): How they forced a South Carolina implosion.
Tony Hawk (17:32): Can the Birdman save vert skateboarding again?
Rory McIlory (45:35):Ā Still elite, still incomplete.
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