The Podcast

Tony opens the show by talking about going to the Nats / Mets game and about the problems he faced trying to get back to his car. Attorney Abbe Lowell calls in to talk about the legality of the PGA not giving players an exemption to play in the new Saudi League, and also about the protests in front of the houses of the Supreme Court Justices. Bob Ryan calls in to talk about his new book “Scoring Position” and also about the Celtics / Bucks series, and Tom Brady’s deal with Fox Sports, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Never Ending Fall “Hillside (featuring Ted Browne)” ; “Trisha” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by reading a couple emails, and he also talks about Tom Brady’s big deal with Fox Sports, and he talks to Michael about playing in the First Tee Pro-Am and also about the PGA denying players permission to play in the new Saudi tour. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com calls in to talk about the great starts for the Angels and the Dodgers, how the pace of play is going, and which managers are on the hot seat already, Tim Legler calls in to talk about the NBA playoffs, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Dan Bern “Memphis May 13” ; LeeVees Macaroons and the Zambonis “Gretzky Twist”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about the rain-soaked Wells Fargo Championship at Avenel. He also talks about the long shot winner of the Kentucky Derby and he chats with Michael about a tough afternoon for the Nats. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NBA playoffs, Chuck Culpepper of the Washington Post phones in to talk about what it was like at Churchill Downs for the Derby, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The North Star Band “Marianne” ; “Brown Shoe Willy” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by reading a few emails and letters, and also by talking about the Wells Fargo Championship at Avenel with Michael who was there watching the first round. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst calls in to give his thoughts on how the second round series are going, legendary horse racing handicapper Andy Beyer phones in to give his pick for the Kentucky Derby, and also about the banning of Bob Baffert from the grounds of Churchill Downs, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Jesse Ruben “This is Why I Need You” ; “First Day of Summer” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by reading a few emails and letters (but no faxes), and talking about why playoff hockey is so great. Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated calls in from Churchill Downs to give his thoughts on the upcoming Kentucky Derby as well as what’s happening in the world of college sports, Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga phones in to talk about the Wells Fargo Championship at Avenel this week, and the Caps' win against Florida in the first game of their playoff series, and also about to who might buy the Nats, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Jessica Graae “Wild River” ; “The Garden” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about spending the weekend at the beach with his childhood friends. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the start of the second round of the NBA playoffs, Booger McFarland calls in to talk about the NFL Draft, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Benji Cooksey “Out of Austin” ; “Find A Way” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about a tough night for the Nats with two runners being thrown out at home in the same inning, and he tells the Toaster story. Neil Greenberg of the Washington Post calls in to talk about Angel Hernandez, sports betting, and how the Caps look as they head into the playoffs. ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian phones in to give some early season observations and he talks the baseball quiz with Tony, and then Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Erik DeLong and the Slappy Boys “My Own Way” ; “Danielle” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about the 76ers losing to Toronto in game 5 of their series, and he also talks about Max Scherzer, Phil Mickelson, and about a golf outing he had with Jeff Ma. Bob Ryan calls in to talk about the Celtics sweep of the Nets and Tony also gets Bob’s thoughts on the portrayal of Jerry West in the HBO show “Winning Time”, Jason La Canfora calls in to give his thoughts on the upcoming NFL Draft, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Jessica Graae “You Put My Heart Down” ; Nick Bowen “Must Have Been You (Saving Grace)” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about which kind of pretzels he likes the best, and he also talks about a tough day for the Nats. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on the NBA playoffs, Richard Justice of Texas Monthly phones in to talk some baseball, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The North Star Band “Virginia” ; “Whistle Blow” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats, and then he talks to Jason Samenow from the Capital Weather Gang at the Washington Post about why it has been so windy lately. Jay Bilas calls in to talk about the shocking retirement of Villanova Head Coach Jay Wright, David Aldridge phones in to share some memories of Wendy Rieger, and also about the NBA playoffs, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Jim Basnight “Hello Mary Jane” ; “My Vision of You” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about a nice day for the Nats, and he also talks about Greg Norman, and a USFL game he watched. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the first round playoffs games and which teams are in trouble, ESPN’s Jeff Passan phones in to talk about Roki Sasaki - the young phenom from the Japanese league, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Alexa Lash “Stay Over” ; “Baked Apples” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about the passing of Wendy Rieger, who was a great friend to the show over the years, and he also talks about Jordan Spieth’s win at Hilton Head. Then Tony recaps the NBA playoff games from over the weekend, and after that they play an audio tribute to Wendy with some of her greatest moments on the show, and Tony closes things out by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Leslie Mendelson “If I Don’t Stop Loving You” ; “Goodnight” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by reading a few emails, Michael talks about his trip to South Carolina and to the Masters, and Tony also talks about when people make the decision to retire. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the problems the Lakers face after not making the playoffs, ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian phones in to talk about Clayton Kershaw, the unwritten rules of baseball, and the possibility of the Nats being sold, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Ralph Rillon “Real Love” ; Dan Bern “History Shmistory” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about another rough night for the Nats and also about his adventure of getting his second booster shot. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the play-in games for the NBA and how the playoffs are looking, Washington Post columnist Barry Svrluga phones in to talk about the Lerners exploring the possibility of selling the Nats, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Hot Pink Hangover “Kennedy and Monroe” ; “I Got This” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking with Michael on the phone about his trip to Augusta and his thoughts on Tiger’s performance and on Scottie Scheffler’s win. Steve Sands of the Golf Channel calls in to give his thoughts on the Masters, Chris Cillizza chats with Tony about the heated partisan atmosphere in Washington, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the state of the Nats, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Brandon Costello “If that’s OK” ; “Never Know” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices