Greeny

ESPN Radio, Mike Greenberg

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Mike Greenberg brings his unmatched depth of sports knowledge, fun and entertainment back to ESPN Radio on a daily basis. ‘Greeny’ will keep the audience up to date on the never-ending breaking news in the sports world that matters most to his listeners. He’ll be joined regularly by the biggest names in the game covering all angles of the sports world. If it matters in sports, it matters to Greeny. This is the home for hourly podcasts of the show.

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1865 episodes

Hour 1: Pay The Fiddler

Greeny chats with Kimberley Martin about if we are about to see Dak Prescott's last season with the Cowboys and if the Bears are good place for a rookie QB to go. Greeny and Hembo once again debate the Steelers QB situation before once again explaining why they are simply not buying the version of events they are hearing from Shohei Ohtani and his camp right now regarding the ongoing investigation into the gambling scandal. We wrap up the hour with group Sneaky Hembo Trivia as well as NCAA President Charlie Baker proposing an idea that could reshape how fans consume sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 27
Hour 2: NCCAA

Greeny and the hashtag crew react to Chris Canty picking Hembo as the #1 person he'd want to attend Opening Day with. In the process, we uncover his offbeat ballpark habits as well as his surprisingly stellar college baseball career. Greeny talks about John Calipari returning to Kentucky and if he fits the description of a player or coach "coasting" off a title they won long ago. We play our 2nd Sneaky Hembo Trivia before delving into Matt Miller's latest 7-round mock draft and one QB in particular that is skyrocketing the boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 27
Hour 1: Occam's Razor

Greeny chats with Tim Legler about Caitlin Clark and Iowa surviving and advancing to the Sweet 16, a bold joke that was not taken as intended by Greeny yesterday, and the Celtics 30-point collapse to the Hawks last night. We play an MLB-themed group Sneaky Hembo Trivia before diving into Shohei Ohtani's statements denying his involvement in his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara's betting debts and firing. Greeny has a tough time buying the story and also discusses another gambling scandal with Jontay Porter in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45m
Mar 26
Hour 2: Special Cargo Recovery Team

Greeny and Hembo debate the efficacy of the Steelers QB overhaul and if they've improved their standing in the AFC. We play a Duke-themed Sneaky Hembo Trivia before examining how we feel about the NFL's new kickoff rule and if it will inject more excitement into the game. The Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads have been rightfully returned and Greeny explains how he doesn't think it's possible so much money was wired from Shohei Ohtani's account without him knowing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 26
Hour 1: Lamination Station

Greeny kicks off the show talking about the chalky nature of this year's NCAA Tournament and if that's a good or bad thing for the TV product, rather than having an abundance of Cinderella teams like we did last season. Dan Orlovsky made a lopsided March Madness bet with Greeny and we are enamored the idea of laminating things other than paper. We play our first Sneaky Hembo Trivia before wrapping up the hour with Greeny's list of NFL stories that happened while he was away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 25
Hour 2: Candle On The Water

Greeny dives deep into the latest that's unfolded with Shohei Ohtani, who's slated to address the gambling scandal he's linked to later today. What's worst case scenario for him? Is his image tainted regardless of what's uncovered? We play a very exciting group Sneaky Hembo Trivia centered around NCAA Tournament powerhouses before reacting to Deion Sanders saying his son and Travis Hunter will choose who drafts them. Is that the future of CFB? The show wraps up with some new NFL rules to consider and Hembo not knowing yet another pop culture icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 25
Hour 1: Call Me Kelly

Evan Cohen and Chris Canty, in for Greeny, discuss yet another disastrous early round exit for Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament. John Calipari still produces great NBA talent, but has the college game's shifting landscape passed him by? Jeff Borzello joins the show with insight into if Cal could've just coached his last game for the Wildcats. We talk about other sports figures that have coasted off of titles from long ago before playing Sneaky Cam Trivia. Hour wraps up breaking down if the Cardinals could trade the #4 pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43m
Mar 22
Hour 2: Blueberry Matcha

Evan Cohen & Michelle Smallmon, in for Greeny, discuss the latest developments in the betting scandal that Shohei Ohtani is linked to, what story we're buying right now, and a rule in the MLB rulebook that could spell danger. Do men keep framed pictures in their home if they don't have a woman in their life? Professor Robert Healy III joins the show to discuss his decision to cancel classes following Duquesne's upset win over BYU yesterday. We wrap up the show with Who Ya Got which includes our Final Four picks for the women's tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43m
Mar 22
Hour 1: Massive Theft

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas, in for Greeny, talk about Shohei Ohtani being linked to a betting scandal that led to the Dodgers firing his longtime friend and interpreter. How dangerous is it that sports and betting are so intertwined? Myron Medcalf joins the show to discuss how the NCAA Tournament format could change in the coming years and what his expectations are for the first round. We play Sneaky Cam Trivia before reacting to Jaylon Johnson's icy words of warning for Caleb Williams before he gets to Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43m
Mar 21
Hour 2: Two Seeds

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas, in for Greeny, talk to Tisha Thompson about her reporting on the alleged "massive theft" involving Shohei Ohtani and the complications surrounding his interpreter and friend's firing from the team. We discuss what the ramifications for baseball, the Dodgers and Ohtani could be. Freddie and Harry take calls on what the best month in sports is before talking about Dan Monson continuing to coach his team despite being fired. We wrap up the show with the crew's Final Four picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43m
Mar 21
Hour 1: Down With The Kings

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas, in for Greeny, discuss the Jets adding another offensive piece with WR Mike Williams...what will they do at #10 in the draft now? Jessica Mendoza joins the show to recap the Dodgers 5-2 win over the Padres and to talk about how historically great LA should be this season. We wrap up the hour taking calls on what MLB needs to do to bring itself back into the national spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43m
Mar 21
Hour 2: Fourth Grader

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas, in for Greeny, break down Virginia's disastrous performance against Colorado State in the First Four last night...and Freddie has a solution to the problem. We take more calls on how baseball can return to national relevance. Louis Riddick joins the show from Caleb Williams' pro day to discuss why the Bears are better set up to develop a QB than in year's past. We also talk about the Jets offseason additions and the Vikings draft capital. The show wraps up with Freddie and Harry wondering if we watched a WCF preview between the Nuggets and Timberwolves last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 20
Hour 1: DSGB

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas, in for Greeny, discuss the monstrous dunk from Anthony Edwards last night and if he's the most exciting young player in the NBA right now. Jeff Darlington joins the show and is perplexed by the timing of the Bears trading away Justin Fields. Would he and Caleb Williams on the same roster have been an untenable situation? We wrap up the hour with some offseason overreactions based around the biggest moves made in the past two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 19
Hour 2: Tighty Whiteys

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas, in for Greeny, chat about why a refrigerator caused Freddie's morning to start in a panic. Mel Kiper's latest mock draft is out and the Vikings are in prime position to trade up...but is any team willing to trade back? We discuss which team in the men's and women's NCAA tournaments has the most pressure on them for a deep March Madness run. We play a Bears QB-themed Sneaky Cam Trivia before debating RG3's point that Caleb Williams should refuse to go to Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43m
Mar 19
Hour 1: Hot Plate

Evan Cohen, in for Greeny, discusses how well the Steelers set themselves up for the future with both QB moves they've made this offseason. Hembo disagrees and believes that Russell Wilson and Justin Fields don't get them any closer to title contention. We break down 10 guidelines for filling out your NCAA tournament bracket based on 40+ years of data and history. Dak Prescott restructured his contract and Evan and Hembo discuss how hamstrung the Cowboys are from improving by the money they owe their current players. JOIN THE ESPN RADIO GROUP ON THE ESPN TOURNAMENT CHALLENGE APP! https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2024/group?id=6ad2f431-a458-4dc0-abba-3cb5051b0920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 18
Hour 2: Fool Proof

Evan Cohen, in for Greeny, chats with Andraya Carter about her expectations for both the men's and women's NCAA tournaments. How much pressure is on Caitlin Clark and Iowa? Why is UConn favored to become the first repeat champion in 17 years? We play Sneaky Hembo Trivia before delving into what team has the best situation for a potential rookie QB in 2024. Hembo has another NCAA trivia question before we discuss the transfer portal opening the day after Selection Sunday and teams skipping the NIT. JOIN THE ESPN RADIO GROUP ON THE ESPN TOURNAMENT CHALLENGE APP! https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2024/group?id=6ad2f431-a458-4dc0-abba-3cb5051b0920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 18
Hour 1: The Treble

Greeny chats with Dan Graziano about the trade that just came down between the Vikings and Texans that gives Minnesota an extra first round pick...are they gearing up for a massive trade up to draft a QB? Greeny questions if Caleb Williams is walking into the best situation a #1 overall pick has been drafted to in Chicago. We ponder whether he and Fields can coexist now that it looks like the Bears can't find a suitable trade partner. Group Sneaky Hembo Trivia keeps us in Chicago and we wrap up the hour discussing if Kevin Durant's greatness is underappreciated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45m
Mar 15
Hour 2: All The BS

Greeny sets the scene with the Vikings and Texans picks swap trade that gives Minnesota an extra first round pick...what will they do with it? We evaluate JJ Redick's comments on how we underappreciate Kevin Durant's greatness...and Greeny and Hembo discuss whether KD is done with high level winning in the NBA. Greeny unveils his 5 biggest moves in free agency and we debate where the Falcons offense now ranks in the NFC. We play our 2nd Sneaky Hembo Trivia of the day before wrapping up the week with Who Ya Got as always. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 15
Hour 1: 20,000 Jaromir Jagr Bobbleheads

Greeny chats with Damien Woody about the three offseason moves that they think will make the most impact in 2024: Kirk Cousins, Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley. Adam Schefter's screen time was astronomical on Monday and we compare ours to his. The Lions extend their HC and GM but Greeny worries that their window came and went last season. Who will be the NFC's best team in 2024? We play a Yankees-themed group Sneaky Hembo Trivia before investigating a hard-to-believe story involving one NHL team...and an important shipment they misplaced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 14
Hour 2: Airport Hangar

Greeny and the hashtag crew are hot on the case of the Jaromir Jagr bobblehead thief. An offshore sports betting site listed odds for the next MLB commissioner...Greeny didn’t make the list, and he is upset. If you were a commissioner, what's one rule you'd enact? We reminisce on days when World Series games could end in a tie as well as Tiger Woods' famous US Open win in 2008. We wrap up the show examining an onside kick alternative proposed by one flagship NFL franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 14
Hour 1: (M)VP

Greeny chats with Kimberley Martin about the insane story unfolding that Aaron Rodgers could end up on a presidential ticket...yes, really. We discuss if Rodgers would accept the offer and if he could reasonably remain an NFL QB while on the campaign trail...yes, really. Who would have a bigger issue with this? The Jets or the NFL itself? We play our first Sneaky Hembo Trivia of the day before diving into the notion that the Cowboys are already behind the eight ball after a sluggish start to free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 13
Hour 2: Pep Boys

Greeny assesses what the Chiefs' best course of action is in the offseason and draft after restructuring Patrick Mahomes' contract to save cap room. What's the best move of the offseason so far? We play an agonizing group Sneaky Hembo Trivia before doing an Aaron Rodgers-themed Mad Lib in an attempt to replicate the ridiculousness of his potential vice presidential candidacy. We wrap up the show marveling at the typos on Kobe Bryant's statue at Crypto.com arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 13
Hour 1: Crank Him Up

Greeny talks to Dan Graziano and Mike Tannenbaum about a dizzying first day of NFL free agency which including a huge new deal for Kirk Cousins in Atlanta, Saquon Barkley jumping ship within the NFC East, and Justin Fields not having a seat when the music stopped. Greeny and the hashtag crew (including curmudgeonly Giants fan Nuno) discuss how good Saquon will be in Philly and if he can have a CMC-esque impact on the team. We also break down the harsh words exchanged between he and Tiki Barber before playing our first Sneaky Hembo Trivia of the day. We react to the news that Marcus Mariota has signed in Washington and wonder if Fields could back up Jalen Hurts on the Eagles. Cam gets cranky again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 12
Hour 2: Squadoosh

Greeny defends the Jets and Cowboys having quiet first days of free agency before wondering if any NFL player has ever maximized their value more than Kirk Cousins has. Was there a better option on the table for the Falcons than Cousins? If so, what was it? Greeny is still stunned that no team wants to take a flier on Justin Fields' talent and we play an exciting group Sneaky Hembo Trivia. Greeny wraps up the show with an unusual story from a Broadway show he attended over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 12
Hour 1: Let's Manufacture

Evan Cohen and Chris Canty, in for Greeny, break down Russell Wilson signing with the Steelers and why they think he still has some gas left in the tank. Will Russ and Tomlin be a good pairing? We react to the news that Tee Higgins has requested a trade out of Cincinnati and Canty has the perfect landing spot for him. We grade all the biggest offseason moves so far before talking about just how close Kirk Cousins is to become a Falcon and the rest of the free agent QB market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43m
Mar 11
Hour 2: Avatar

Evan Cohen and Michelle Smallmon, in for Greeny, discuss Russell Wilson joining the Steelers and the impact it has on the free agent QB market. How will we view Sean Payton if Russell Wilson succeeds in Pittsburgh? Robert Turbin joins the show to give great perspective on what Russ is like as a teammate, why it didn't work out with him in Denver, and the state of the RB position right now. We play a March Madness-themed Sneaky Cam Trivia before eulogizing the ill-fated 2021 QB draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 11
Hour 1: Cooperstown

Evan Cohen, in for Greeny, finds out that Hembo is taking his 12th trip to Cooperstown this weekend to go to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. We react to a thrilling Nuggets-Celtics game and wonder what is preventing this from being an NBA Finals preview. Breaking news comes down the line that Russell Wilson is meeting with both the Steelers and Giants, which leads Evan and Hembo to debate how much he has left in the tank and if they're surprised the market for his services is this robust. We wrap up the hour with an exhilarating group Sneaky Hembo Trivia naming every 3x NBA MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43m
Mar 08
Hour 2: Pre-Pasteurization

Evan Cohen, in for Greeny, reacts to the news that Russell Wilson is meeting with multiple teams today before Hembo reveals the 5 free agent signings he wants to see this offseason. Bobby Marks joins the show to discuss the play of the year last night in the NBA, if the Celtics are missing something for their title run, and what LeBron's next contract will look like. Could teams emulate the Thunder's team-building strategy? We get details on how Hembo's trip to Cooperstown is going to go before wrapping up the week with Who Ya Got. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43m
Mar 08
Hour 1: RBI

Greeny talks to Damien Woody and the hashtag crew about the upcoming boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson...we're hoping it's going to be a real fight, not just an exhibition. We touch on the biggest offseason NFL stories with D-Wood before addressing Evan Cohen's "QB rules" once again. What's the smartest way to address that position? We wrap up the show with another language debate and the script already being written for Justin Fields' career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 07
Hour 2: Passive Aggressive

Greeny tries hard not to be a "get off my lawn" guy, but there are a lot of things about sports that he misses. The hashtag crew is being particularly sassy today as we try to determine when exactly the MLB season starts. Will the Jets make a Super Bowl while Greeny works at ESPN? We play a lengthy group Sneaky Hembo Trivia before Greeny dives deep into the uncovered details of Nick Saban's retirement, discussing the direction college athletics is headed. Is there a happy medium to be found between the prior rigidity and the current anarchy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Mar 07