The Crossover

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) Rory McIlroy leaving golf tournament mid-round.
2) NFL players trying to fight California's gay marriage ban.
3) Jets possibly drafting Notre Dame's Manti Te'o.
4) Coach K upset with Virginia fans rushing court after win.
5) Klay Thompson losing his "allowance" after participation in fight.

Head to Head with NBA insider AdrianWojnarowski:
1) More likely home for Kings, Sacramento or Seattle?
Briggs: Sacramento. Beadle: Seattle. Wojnarowski: Seattle.

2) Scarier lower seed, Bulls or Lakers?
Briggs: Bulls. Beadle: Bulls.Wojnarowski: Lakers.

3) To win NBA Championship, Heat or the field?
Beadle: Field. Briggs: Heat. Wojnarowski: Heat.

4) More likely Team USA coach, Doc Rivers or Gregg Popovich?
Briggs: Popovich. Beadle: Rivers. Wojnarowski: Rivers.

5) Tougher name to spell, Coach K or Adrian Wojnarowski?
Briggs: Coach K. Beadle: Coach K. Wojnarowski: Coach K.

Interview with Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau:
Boudreau talks about the NHL coming back from the lockout, Teemu Selanne's continued play at 42, his cursing and his love of pro-wrestling

Social Toast/Roast:
Beadle: Toast to National Beer Week.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) Alex Smith being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs.
2) Brad Keselowski criticizing NASCAR.
3) Nick Kasa claiming NFL teams asked him about his sexuality at the NFL Combine.
4) Ilya Bryzgalov's mask having a "Dark Side Yoda" on it.
5) UFC fighter Ronda Rousey being offered role in The Hunger Games sequel.

Head to Head with The Dan Patrick Show's Andrew Perloff:
1) Better crossover, Joe Johnson or Paul Pierce?
Beadle: Johnson.Briggs: Curry. Perloff: Curry.

2) Bigger ego, Marco Balotelli or Alex Rodriguez?
Beadle: Rodriguez. Briggs: Rodriguez. Perloff: Rodriguez.

3) More nerd-centric, World of Warcraft or Fantasy Baseball?
Briggs: World of Warcraft. Beadle: Fantasy Baseball. Perloff: World of Warcraft.

4) More dangerous, Taco Bell burrito or Chipotle burrito?
The three threw burritos at the stage manager.

Interview with BMX athlete Kevin Robinson:
Robinson talks about his injuries, his clothes and pads and still competing.

Social Toast/Roast:
Beadle: Toast to Sagid Murtazaliev giving back gold medal after Olympics dropped wrestling.

Briggs: Roast to hockey coach tripping young player and getting jail time.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) Tom Brady signing an extension with the Patriots through 2017.
2) Dennis Rodman traveling to North Korea for "basketball diplomacy".
3) South Dakota rep comparing MMA to "child porn".
4) Recap of WWE Raw.
5) Fastest player at NFL combine getting Adidas shoe deal.

Head to Head with NHL analyst Jeremy Roenick:
1) Better Championship lock, Chicago Blackhawks or Miami Heat?
Briggs: Heat. Beadle: Blackhawks. Roenick: Blackhawks.

2) Dumber sports injury, Francisco Liriano hurt scaring children or Carl Pavano rupture shoveling snow?
Beadle: Pavano. Briggs: Liriano. Roenick: Pavano.

3) Worse nickname, WOW for Dwyane Wade or Muscle Hamster for Doug Martin?
Briggs: WOW. Beadle: WOW. Roenick: WOW.

4) More entertaining on Dancing with the Stars, Andy Dick or Jacoby Jones?
Briggs: Jones. Beadle: Dick. Roenick: Jones.

Interview with actor Jeremy Jordan:
Jordan talks about his show Smash, the Dallas Cowboys and answers six random questions.

Social Toast/Roast:
Beadle: Toast to Andy Pettitte's son Josh pitching a no-hitter.

Briggs: High schooler allowing mentally-challenged player to score during game.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) The Federal Government joining the Lance Armstrong fraud case.
2) The NFL monitoring social media during the combine.
3) Terrance Ganaway getting a job at Jimmy John's during the offseason.
4) Paul George writing letter to Pacers employees.
5) Redskins fan naming child based on team's win over Cowboys on Thanksgiving.

Sports Movie Madness with Deadspin founder Will Leitch:
Leitch talks about the sports movie bracket and provides predictions for the Oscars.

Interview with actor Alex Karpovsky:
Karpovsky talks about his show Girls, being a Boston sports fan and answers random questions from Beadle and Briggs.

Social Toast/Roast:
Briggs: Toast to hoodie-footies.

Beadle: Toast to National Margarita Day.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) Ronda Rousey headling UFC PPV.
- Rousey joined the show to talk about the fight.
2) Very few NBA Trade Deadline deals.
3) Richard Sherman and Darrelle Revis arguing on Twitter.
4) Investigator in Oscar Pistorious case facing murder charges of his own.
5) NFL Combine adopting "American Idol-like" format?

Sports Movie Madness with Miss USA Nana Meriwether:
Nana gives her picks along with Briggs and Beadle.

Interview with Houston Texans player Arian Foster:
Foster talks about becoming a vegan, his interest in music, the toughest member of the Texans, trash talk

Social Toast/Roast:
Beadle: Roast to cast of Splashdoing the Harlem Shake.

Briggs: Toast to Hall of Shame creation.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) The Blackhawks impressive start to the season.
2) Bail hearing for Oscar Pistorius.
3) New RG3 commercial.
4) Christmas Abbott signing deal to be member of NASCAR pit crew.
5) Prison ownership group buying stadium naming rights.

Head to Head with Time editor Gary Belsky:
1) Who deserves huge deal, Floyd Mayweather or Joe Flacco?
Briggs: Flacco. Beadle: Flacco. Belsky: Mayweather.

2) Worse executive, Michael Jordan or Isiah Thomas?
Briggs: Jordan. Beadle: Thomas. Belsky: Thomas.

3) Better return from lockout, NHL or NBA?
Briggs: NBA. Beadle: NHL. Belsky: NBA.

Sports Movie Madness with actor Corey Stoll:
Stoll picks movies and talks about his show House of Cards.

Social Toast/Roast:
Beadle: Toast to Gregg Popovich yelling at Dwight Howard during All-Star game.

Briggs: Toast to Nick Young wearing Super Man pajamas.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) Miami possibly getting more NCAA sanctions.
2) Johnny Manziel taking online s.
3) Are the Miami Heat unstoppable?
4) Manti Te'o believes catfish story won't hurt his draft stock.
5) Luke Scott showed up to Rays camp with a stuffed boar's head.

Sports Movie Madness with comedian Judah Friedlander:
Judah Friedlander gives his picks for the bracket.

Table Tennis with Judah Friedlander.

Social Toast/Roast:
Beadle: Toast to Evan Turner putting Lego set together during All-Star break.

Briggs: Toast to Campbell University for confirming validity of putting video.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) The passing of Lakers owner Jerry Buss.
2) The less than stellar NBA All-Star Weekend.
3)The questionable fashion at NBA All-Star Weekend.
4) Danica Patrick winning the pole at the Daytona 500.
5) Adam Jones giving Orioles prospect a large supply of donuts.

Head to Head with comedian Nick DiPaolo:
1) Better golf partner, The President or Tiger Woods?
Briggs: President. Beadle: Tiger. DiPaolo: Tiger.
2) Better Chris Bosh photobomb, White House or All-Star Game?
Briggs: White House. Beadle: All-Star. DiPaolo: All-Star.
3) More pressure to win, Les Miserables or Danica Patrick?
Briggs: Miserables. Beadle: Miserables. DiPaolo: Danica.

Interview with Baltimore Ravens player Anquan Boldin:
Boldin talks about the Super Bowl, Joe Flacco and why he likes playing for the Ravens.

Social Toast/Roast:
Beadle: Toast to Jimmie Johnson and other drivers for running marathon.

Briggs: Toast to Tampa Bay Rays for Joe Maddon gnome.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) Michael Jordan saying Kobe Bryant is better than LeBron James.
2) Frank Martin's post-game speech after loss to LSU.
3) Cubs manager hoping for more nighttime games.
4) James Harrison joining a dodgeball team.
5) Kate Upton revealing that she is single.

Head to Head with film critic Ben Lyons:
1) Who runs Los Angeles, Lakers or Clippers?
Briggs: Lakers. Beadle: Clippers. Lyons: Lakers.
2) Better All-Star moment, Magic's return or Dee Brown's dunk?
Briggs: Magic. Beadle: Brown. Lyons: Magic.
3) Better sports film, Thunder Struck or Space Jam?
Briggs: Space Jam. Beadle: Space Jam. Lyons: Space Jam.
4) Bigger sign of apocalypse, Asteroid near attack or Kimye baby?
Briggs: Asteroid. Beadle: Baby. Lyons: Asteroid.

Interview with NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski:
Keselowski talks about getting respect after winning the Sprint Cup Championship and changes for NASCAR.

Social Toast/Roast:
Beadle: Toast to Rob Gronkowski and Rich Eisen covering the Oscars Red Carpet.

Briggs: Toast to Michael Waltrip honoring Newton with new car.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

State of Sports:
1) Should the NBA abandon the "one and done" rule?
2) One season suspension for PED positive test?
3)Is "acting" in sports a problem?
4) How to grow soccer popularity in the US?
5) Kate Upton revealing that she is single.

Head to Head with NHL analyst Jeremy Roenick:
1) Better mullet, Barry Melrose or Mike Smith?
Briggs: Melrose. Beadle: Melrose. Roenick: Melrose.
2) Better hockey mask art, Peter Mrazek or Brian Elliott??
Briggs: Mrazek. Beadle: Mrazek. Roenick: Mrazek.
3) Better fans, Cameron Crazies or Green Men?
Briggs: Crazies. Beadle: Green Men. Roenick: Green Men.
4) Better Roenick appearance, Tracy Morgan Commercial or NHL 94?
Briggs: No Answer. Beadle: No Answer. Roenick: Morgan.

Interview with actor Craig Robinson:
Robinson talks about The Office, voice-over work and the start of baseball.

Interview with Harlem Globetrotters' Bucket Blakes and TNT Maddox:
The players talk about the start of their new tour.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) Future of Olympic wrestling in doubt.
2) Four Alabama football players arrested.
3) Spurs win without their stars.
4) Potential padded hats for pitchers.
5) Kobe calling out people for using gay on Twitter.

Head to Headwith comedian Jim Norton:
1) Whose 15 minutes of fame are up, Katherine Webb or Psy?
Briggs: Psy. Beadle: Psy. Norton: Webb.
2) Worse NBA look, short sleeve jersey or short shorts?
Briggs: Jersey. Beadle: Shorts. Norton: Jersey.
3) Better rivalry, Bruins/Rangers or Michigan/Michigan State?
Briggs: Michigan/Michigan State. Beadle: Bruins/Rangers. Norton: Bruins/Rangers.
4) Better Harlem Shake, Dallas Mavericks or Jimmy Fallon?
Briggs: Mavericks. Beadle: Fallon. Norton: Fallon.

Interview with Buffalo Bills Jairus Byrd:
Byrd talks about visiting New York City, the Bills and "The Legacy Experience" program with his father.

Social Toast/Roast:
Beadle: Roast to Lions for putting released player Titus Young on their 2013 program cover.

Briggs: Toast to George Karl for spreading fake trade rumors.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) Michael Vick staying in Philadelphia.
2) Miami Heat winning again.
3) Indiana basketball staying at #1.
4) The Grammys last night.
5) Two students sneaking into the Super Bowl.

Head to Head with Real Housewives star Phaedra Parks:
1) More dysfunctional couple, Chris Brown and Rihanna or Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard?
Briggs: Brown/Rihanna. Beadle: Brown/Rihanna. Parks: Lakers.
2) Better longevity, Bonnie Raitt or Teemu Selanne?
Briggs: Selanne. Beadle: Bonnie. Parks: Bonnie.
3) Better reality show, Patriots or Yankees?
Briggs: Patriots. Beadle: Patriots. Parks: Yankees.
4) Better fitness DVD, Suzanne Somers or Chuck Norris?
Briggs: Norris. Beadle: Somers. Parks: Somers.

Interview with soccer player Thierry Henry:
Henry talks about racism in soccer, David Beckham's commercial and the start of the MLS season.

Social Toast/Roast:
Beadle: Roast to David Beckham for using "butt double" during commercial.

Briggs: Toast to LL Cool J's hashtags on Twitter.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) Celtics beating Lakers, now 6-0 without Rondo.
2) #1 Curse? Illinois defeats #1 Indiana.
3) Arkansas recruit's family issue.
4) Beyonce's publicist trying to remove photos from internet.
5) Mark Buehrle's family staying in Florida while he plays in Toronto due to ban on pitbulls.

*Additional add - snowstorm in Northeast and potential Super Bowl complications in 2014.

Head to Head with Deadspin founder Will Leitch:
1) Better group, Blackhawks or fun.?
Briggs: Blackhawks. Beadle: fun. Leitch: Blackhawks.
2) Better solo artists, Frank Ocean or Novak Djokovix?
Briggs: Ocean. Beadle: Ocean. Leitch: Ocean.
3) Better theme song, Black Keys for Armstrong or Gotye for Te'o?
Briggs: Keys/Armstrong. Beadle: No Answer. Leitch: Keys/Armstrong.
4) Better covert art, Big Boi album or Colin Kaepernick tattoo?
Briggs: Kaepernick. Beadle: Kaepernick. Leitch: Kaepernick.

Interview with Will Leitch:
Leitch talks about Illinois defeating Indiana and PEDs in baseball.

Social Toast/Roast:
Beadle: Toast to UNC women's coach Sylvia Hatchell for her 900th win.

Briggs: Roast to Duke fans for chants at a student.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) US soccer team losing to Honduras.
2) TCU defeating Kansas in college basketball, and fans storming the court.
3) The NBA considering testing for HGH.
4) The Washington Redskins considering changing the name.
5) Jay Cutler allegedly proposing via text message and sending wedding ring by mail.

Head to Head with SBNation writer Amy K. Nelson:
1) Which coach more likely to break a club playing in the Pro-Am, Brian Kelly or Bill Belichick?
Briggs: Kelly. Beadle: Kelly. Nelson: Kelly.
2) Worse headshot, Todd Helton or Nick Nolte?
Briggs: Helton. Beadle: Nolte. Nelson: Nolte.
3) Better sports poster, Karl Malone or Brett Hull?
Briggs: Malone. Beadle: Hull. Nelson: Malone.

Interview with singer Josh Groban:
Groban talks about his new album, Saturday Night Live, baseball, Live with Kelly and Michael and what he gets nervous about.

Social Toast/Roast:
Beadle: Toast to wrestler CM Punk speaking to a gun shot victim.

Briggs: Roast to Mike Tyson playing a victim on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) The list of most hated athletes.
2) Ryan Braun potentially linked to performance enhancing drugs.
3) Rinaldo/Crombeen fight during the Flyers/Lightning game.
4) Five #1 NCAA basketball teams losing and fans storming the court post-game.
5) National Signing Day.

Head to Head with New York Giants Tight End Martellus Bennett:
1) Worst sportsmanship, Bucaneers rushing victory formation or Warriors preventing three point record?
Briggs: Bucs. Beadle: Bucs. Bennett: Bucs.

2) Worst no-call, Ohio/Michigan game or the end of the Super Bowl?
Briggs: Ohio/Michigan. Beadle: Super Bowl. Bennett: Not definitive.

3) Scarier cat, new Jaguars logo or new Monopoly cat?
Briggs: Jaguars. Beadle: Jaguars. Bennett: Jaguars.

Interview with snowboarder Torah Bright:
Bright talks about the new events and competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Social Toast:
Beadle: Toast to the NHL for fights, roast to James Van Riemsdyke doll in a Flyers jersey.

Briggs: Toast to Cap N Crunch rap video.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) The twitter "battle" between Darnell Dockett and AJ McCarron.
2) The Yankees off-season circus.
3) Rob Gronkowski partying in Las Vegas.
4) The mystery of the Super Bowl blackout.
5) Skiier Lindsey Vonn's injury.

Head to Head with Paul Pabst:
1) Who profited more from the Super Bowl, Destiny's Child or Joe Flacco?
Briggs: Flacco. Beadle: Destiny's Child. Pabst: Destiny's Child

2) Who should be the Super Bowl favorite, 49ers or Patriots?
Briggs: 49ers. Beadle: Patriots. Pabst: Patriots.

3) Who has the more regrettable tattoo, Rex Ryan or Reuben Foster?
Briggs: Foster. Beadle: Foster. Geist: Ryan.

4) Who should a top recruit sign with, USC or Alabama?
Briggs: Alabama. Beadle: USC. Geist: Alabama.

Interview with Brooklyn Nets Player Brook Lopez
Lopez talks about the team's transition to Brooklyn, his All-Star nod and LeBron's comments.

Social Toast:
Beadle: IHOP National Pancake Day.

Briggs: Social toast/roast to a twitter follower's Starting Five.

Dave and Michelle host this episode from New York, NY.

Starting Five:
1) The tweets during the blackout at the Super Bowl.
2) Beyonce's performance during the Super Bowl half time.
3) The lights going out for 34 minutes during the Super Bowl.
4) 49ers final offensive play with potential pass interference not being called.
5) The Baltimore Ravens winning the Super Bowl.

Head to Head with Willie Geist:
1) Who should have won the Super Bowl MVP? Joe Flacco or Jacoby Jones.
Briggs: Flacco. Beadle: Flacco. Geist: Jones.
2) Which Harbaugh do you prefer?
Briggs: John. Beadle: Jim. Geist: Jim.
3) Should the post-Super Bowl Monday be a holiday, or move the game to Saturday?
Briggs: Saturday. Beadle: Monday off. Geist: Monday off.
4) More odd to look at, CBS blackout coverage or the Go Daddy commercial featuring Bar Refaeli?
Briggs: CBS blackout. Beadle: Go Daddy. Geist: CBS blackout.

Super Bowl Commercials
Beadle, Briggs and Geist talk about the top commercials from the Super Bowl.

Social Toast:
Beadle: Kobayashi eating a pizza in one minute.

Briggs: Social roast to the San Francisco TV market not being in the Top 10.

The Crossover emanates live from New Orleans for Super Bowl week.

- Beadle and Briggs pick their "Starting Five" news stories for today.
- "Head-to-Head" on debate topics with Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton.
- Interview with Broncos player Eric Decker and his fiancee singer Jessie James.
- "Social Toast" for Beadle is Justin Timberlake, for Briggs is the new Beadle poster and for Holly Robinson Peete is an NFL logo toaster.

The Crossover emanates live from New Orleans for Super Bowl week.

- Beadle and Briggs pick their "Starting Five" news stories for today.
- "Head-to-Head" on debate topics with New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees.
- Beadle plays video games with Eli Manning.
- "Social Toast" for Beadle is Beyonce performing at the press conference, for Briggs is the Sandy Hook Elementary School chorus singing at the Super Bowl.

The Crossover emanates live from New Orleans for Super Bowl week.

- Beadle and Briggs pick their "Starting Five" news stories for today.
- "Head-to-Head" on debate topics with actor David Koechner.
- Interview with Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson.
- "Social Toast" for Beadle is swimmer Michael Phelps' golf endorsement deal, for Briggs is Joe Montana joining Twitter and for David Koechner is success forThe Crossover.

The Crossover emanates live from New Orleans for Super Bowl week.

- Beadle and Briggs pick their "Starting Five" news stories for today.
- "Head-to-Head" on debate topics with actor Wendell Pierce.
- Former New Orleans Saints QB Bobby Hebert gives a tour of the city.
- "Social Toast" for Briggs is the Akron basketball team trying to get Twitter handles on jerseys, and for Beadle is wrestler Hulk Hogan tweeting a picture of his daughter Brooke's legs.

The Crossover emanates live from New Orleans for Super Bowl week.

- Beadle and Briggs pick their "Starting Five" news stories for today.
- "Head-to-Head" on debate topics with former NFL player Archie Manning.
- Discussion with Archie Manning about Jack Harbaugh's position seeing his two sons coaching in the Super Bowl, and the safety in football.
- "Social Toast" for Briggs is the Butler Bulldog retiring, and for Beadle is UFC President Dana White criticizing Justin Timberlake.