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Jul 22, 2026
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476: The Greatest Mystery Box Pull

0:25 — Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open with some confusion over the day before turning to the Philadelphia 76ers’ trade for Jaylen Brown. They discuss the fit, the cost of moving off Paul George’s contract and how the deal changes Philadelphia’s NBA outlook. 2:36 — LeBron James’ final-season options are examined, including Cleveland, Miami, Philadelphia and Golden State. The hosts discuss…

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Show notes

0:25 — Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open with some confusion over the day before turning to the Philadelphia 76ers’ trade for Jaylen Brown. They discuss the fit, the cost of moving off Paul George’s contract and how the deal changes Philadelphia’s NBA outlook. 2:36 — LeBron James’ final-season options are examined, including Cleveland, Miami, Philadelphia and Golden State. The hosts discuss family considerations, veteran ring-chasers, scheduling implications and current odds from oddsmakers without settling on a prediction. 6:21 — Tom Brady, Logan Paul, Fanatics Fest, Michael Rubin and the rising cost of sports jerseys lead into a broader conversation about sports celebrity culture and whether premium merchandise pricing has become unreasonable. 10:35 — Chris recommends Amazon Prime’s Murder 101 , a true-crime series involving a high-school class investigating connected murders. The hosts also discuss another unusual documentary and the confusion created by shows moving between streaming platforms. 12:38 — Matt takes over the StockX sneaker mystery-box experiment. A pair of pink Jordan 5s is traded back before the second box produces Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Grinches,” one of Kobe Bryant’s most recognizable shoes. They discuss the odds of the pull, resale value and whether the shoes should be worn or sold. 26:36 — Phillies-Dodgers takes center stage with Trea Turner’s recent performance and Zack Wheeler’s upcoming start. The conversation covers Wheeler’s All-Star omission, Cy Young history, Hall of Fame case, retirement timeline and whether he would enter Cooperstown wearing a Phillies cap. 30:58 — A Philadelphia high-school player being booed during the Home Run Derby leads to a discussion about local fan culture, while the hosts also look at Wheeler strikeout and Phillies home-run markets from oddsmakers. 33:12 — Ryan Fox’s Open Championship victory is reviewed, including his rapid pace of play, record-tying weekend round and rise from deep on the leaderboard. Bryson DeChambeau’s controversial penalty and his reaction are also debated. 40:14 — The 3M Open field, Scottie Scheffler’s heavy favorite status, Hideki Matsuyama, Keith Mitchell and Matt’s fantasy-golf struggles are discussed alongside increasingly ridiculous hypothetical parlays. 45:28 — The episode closes with reactions to Hawk , plans to see The Odyssey in true IMAX and a debate over Will Ferrell’s best recent work, including Barbie , The Lego Movie 2 , The Righteous Gemstones , Casa de Mi Padre and his run on The Office .

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