It’s Masters Friday, and the energy is high on this episode of Politely Raw. Hosts Pacman Jones and Drew Butler break down the latest from Augusta, including the strict cell phone policies and the most anticipated betting props for the weekend.

The guys are joined by special guest Madison Brodsky, who checks in on her way to Coachella to discuss the intersection of sports, culture, and celebrity power couples. From Dexter Lawrence’s contract standoff with the Giants to Fernando Mendoza’s decision to skip the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, we’re covering every angle of the gridiron and the green. Plus, don't miss Pacman and Drew’s "Ultimate Masters Menu" showdown.

Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 – Welcome to Politely Raw: Masters Friday & Spring Break Vibes
• 03:36 – The Tradition of the Masters: Par 3 Contests & Celebrity Sightings
• 05:19 – Dexter Lawrence & the Giants: Does He Deserve a New Deal?
• 08:35 – Fernando Mendoza Skips the Draft: Is Pittsburgh a "Shitty" Draft Host?
• 11:23 – Special Guest Madison Brodsky Joins the Show from Coachella
• 15:48 – Scouting Diego Pavia: Height Concerns & NFL Backup Potential
• 18:17 – Harbaugh’s LA Chargers: Free Agency Needs & Tight End Targets
• 19:34 – Colin Kaepernick’s Memoir: 10 Years Later & the Cultural Shift
• 22:06 – Augusta’s Iron Fist: Mark Calcavecchia & the Cell Phone Policy
• 24:49 – Masters Props: Tiger Woods Mentions & Hole-in-One Odds
• 27:01 – Celebrity Power Couples: Kim K & Lewis Hamilton, the Kelces, and More
• 34:04 – The Ultimate Masters Dinner: Pacman’s Hot Wings vs. Drew’s Ribeye
• 38:02 – Outro: See You Tuesday!

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It’s Masters Tuesday, and the energy is unmatched as Drew Butler recounts his recent experience playing at Augusta National. Drew breaks down his round—including a spectacular eagle on the 8th hole—and shares what it’s like to walk the grounds just weeks before the tournament. Adam "Pacman" Jones and Drew also discuss the digital divide in sports, reacting to the viral story of an 81-year-old Dodgers superfan struggling with mobile tickets on a flip phone.

The guys are joined by veteran PGA Tour caddy Wayne Birch Jr. for an insider’s look at the favorites to win the green jacket and the unique challenges of the course. Plus, the crew covers LeBron James’ 38-point performance, Luka Dončić’s injury treatment, and the handshake controversy between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma.

Full Show Timestamps

• 00:00:00 – Welcome to Politely Raw: Masters Tuesday Special
• 00:01:20 – BetOnline: The Game Starts Here
• 00:02:45 – Augusta Experience: Drew Butler’s 77 and the Eagle on Hole 8
• 00:06:10 – Digital Tickets: The 81-year-old Dodgers fan and the flip phone drama
• 00:09:30 – NBA Pulse: LeBron James’ 38-point night and the longevity debate
• 00:11:15 – Injury Update: Luka Dončić and the latest on his recovery
• 00:13:40 – NCAAW Handshake: Reacting to Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma
• 00:16:30 – Guest Arrival: Wayne Birch Jr. joins the show
• 00:22:15 – Inside the Ropes: Wayne Birch Jr. on Masters preparation
• 00:30:45 – Masters Favorites: Breaking down the odds for Rory and Scottie
• 00:35:50 – MLB Highlights: Joe Adell’s triple home run robbery
• 00:38:20 – College Hoops: Tucker DeVries and the West Virginia CBI title
• 00:41:50 – The Scorecard: Breaking down the Birdie on 5 and the final tally
• 00:42:46 – Outro: Tuning in for Masters Friday coverage

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It's another edition of Politely Raw and we are all over the Final Four. Our boy Ron Slay is here to preview the games and who will make it to the National Championship game. Also, Steelers vet, Bryant McFadden is in the building to talk NFL, Pittsburgh and what's going on with the Steelers.

It's a packed show, you don't want to miss.

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Pacman Jones and Drew Butler dive into the shocking news of Tiger Woods’ Range Rover accident on Jupiter Island and debate whether he will be able to compete in the upcoming Masters. The duo also shines a light on a massive $600,000 catfishing and blackmail scheme currently targeting professional athletes across the NFL and NBA.

In the world of baseball, the guys react to the debut of the ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) challenge system and the dominance of the Dodgers and Yankees during opening weekend. Plus, they discuss the looming threat of replacement referees in the NFL and the superstitious "victory suit" that carried Dan Hurley and UConn through the tournament.

Full Show Timestamps

• 00:00:00 – Welcome to Politely Raw: Opening Weekend Recap
• 00:01:26 – MLB Season: Yankees and Dodgers set the pace
• 00:02:54 – Masters Week: Gearing up for Augusta
• 00:03:13 – Tiger Woods: The Jupiter Island accident and recovery
• 00:05:07 – Athlete Scams: The $600k blackmail scheme targeting players
• 00:06:51 – ABS System: How MLB’s new ball-strike challenge works
• 00:08:30 – NFL Tech: Chips in the ball and the Hawk-Eye system
• 00:09:49 – Ref Impasse: The threat of replacement officials in the NFL
• 00:11:26 – Myles Garrett: Trade rumors to Seattle and contract updates
• 00:14:29 – UConn Victory: Dan Hurley’s "victory suit" and the official forehead butt
• 00:16:20 – Duke’s Heartbreak: Analyzing the 98.7% win-probability loss
• 00:18:21 – SEC vs. Big Ten: The shift in college basketball royalty
• 00:19:06 – Cincinnati Reds: The Opening Day parade tradition
• 00:20:31 – Betting the Board: Yankees (+1000) and Dodgers World Series odds
• 00:21:20 – Braves Injury Report: Spencer Strider and Chris Sale’s outlook
• 00:23:14 – NL MVP Race: Ronald Acuña Jr. (+800) picks up the pace
• 00:25:19 – Outro: Calling for Dana White to respond to Eddie Hearn

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Adam Pacman Jones and Drew Butler are joined by Ron Slay for a high-energy, fast-paced episode of Politely Raw. Pacman kicks things off by addressing the "elephant in the room": rumors sparked by James Harrison suggesting Joe Burrow could head to Pittsburgh. Pacman sets the record straight on why Burrow belongs in Cincinnati and calls out the "yellow and black" for tampering.

The crew then dives into the viral media feud between Stephen A. Smith, Jason Whitlock, and Cam Newton. They debate whether Cam "dropped the ball" by not defending the man who helped him land his role at ESPN. Plus, the guys celebrate the WNBA’s massive new $7 million salary cap fueled by the "Caitlin Clark effect" and provide a full betting preview for the Sweet 16. From Tennessee’s matchup with Iowa State to Alabama’s underdog odds against Michigan, the picks are in.

Full Show Timestamps

00:00:00 – Welcome back to Politely Raw: Ron Slay is in the building

00:01:07 – BetOnline: The Game Starts Here

00:02:05 – The Burrow Rumors: Pacman addresses James Harrison’s comments

00:04:40 – Media Loyalty: Stephen A. Smith vs. Jason Whitlock & Cam Newton

00:08:49 – WNBA Boom: The $7M Salary Cap & $270k Minimums

00:09:43 – The Caitlin Clark Effect: Selling out NBA Arenas

00:11:59 – Georgia Basketball: Analyzing the blowout loss to Ole Miss

00:13:44 – Go Vols: Ron Slay on Tennessee’s Tournament Momentum

00:16:54 – Sweet 16 Picks: Why Rick Pitino gives St. John’s the edge

00:18:29 – Upset Alert: Alabama (+10) vs. Michigan & The 3-Point Factor

00:20:05 – Scouting Report: Somto Cyril and the future of the Bulldogs

00:21:57 – Matchup Breakdown: Michigan State vs. UConn

00:23:53 – Lock of the Week: Tennessee vs. Iowa State

00:25:20 – Size Advantage: Bishop Boswell & Nate Ament's Impact

00:27:19 – Outro: Vol Nation heading to Chicago

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Adam Pacman Jones and Drew Butler are back for a high-stakes edition of Politely Raw. The guys perform "bracket surgery" on a wild March Madness opening weekend, including #9 Iowa’s stunning upset of #1 Florida and a preview of the Sweet 16 matchups. They debate if Texas (+7.5) can hang with Purdue and why Arkansas is a "live dog" against Arizona.

In the second half of the show, Pacman is joined by Erik Apple for an exclusive, unfiltered interview with Matchroom Sports Chairman Eddie Hearn. Hearn addresses his public rivalry with Dana White, the reality of the 80/20 revenue split in boxing vs. the UFC, and why he believes MMA fighters are trapped in a "jungle fight" without competition.

Topics include:

NFL Stars & Logan Paul: Reaction to Joe Burrow and Jalen Hurts playing flag football in the offseason.

Sweet 16 Upset Alerts: Why elite guard play makes Darius Acuff Jr. and Arkansas dangerous.

Atlanta Airport Nightmares: Breaking down the 5-hour security lines and "sad" travelers.

Eddie Hearn on Legacy: Responding to "working for his dad" and the $15 million Conor Benn offer.

The UFC Pay Gap: Why Hearn says main event fighters only seeing 1% of revenue is "unacceptable".

Full Show Timestamps

00:00:00 – Welcome to Politely Raw: Weekend Recap

00:01:28 – BetOnline: The Game Starts Here

00:02:25 – NFL Stars in Flag Football: Joe Burrow & Jalen Hurts vs. Logan Paul

00:04:50 – Bracket Surgery: #9 Iowa’s Shocking Upset of #1 Florida

00:06:44 – Sweet 16 Preview: Texas (+7.5) vs. Purdue

00:08:28 – Big Ten Clash: Iowa vs. Nebraska Preview

00:09:46 – Upset Alert: Arkansas (+8) vs. Arizona & The Darius Acuff Jr. Factor

00:11:13 – Illinois vs. Houston Preview

00:11:54 – Atlanta Airport Horror Stories: 5-Hour Security Lines

00:14:35 – Promo: Coming Up: The Exclusive Eddie Hearn Interview

00:15:31 – THE INTERVIEW: Eddie Hearn & Erik Apple Sit Down with Pacman

00:16:34 – The Dana White Rivalry: Addressing the "Working for Dad" Narrative

00:20:24 – The Fighter Pay Gap: Boxers’ 80% Revenue Share vs. UFC’s 20%

00:25:13 – The Conor Benn Offer: The Truth Behind the $15M Negotiation

00:28:40 – Heavyweight Vision: Bringing the Best to the Biggest Stage

00:32:16 – The Personality Era: Jake Paul, Nate Diaz & Casual Fan Interest

00:35:39 – 1% Revenue: The Reality for UFC Main Event Fighters

00:39:22 – The Jungle Fight: Why MMA Needs Competition to Fix Pay

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The lights are getting bigger and the stakes are getting higher! Pacman Jones and Drew Butler are back for a special Saturday session of Politely Raw to perform some "bracket surgery" after a wild start to the tournament. After the favorites went a perfect 16-0 straight up on Friday, the guys are looking to find the value in the second round.

Pac and Drew break down the most bizarre coaching strategy in tournament history—Siena’s refusal to sub against Duke—and debate if the Blue Devils are ripe for an upset against TCU. Plus, they dive into the "First Four" momentum of Texas, the coaching masterclass of Rick Pitino, and why Pac’s West Virginia girls are the "stealth dogs" to watch in the women's bracket.

Topics include:

• Friday’s Favorite Frenzy: Reacting to the 16-0 straight-up run and why the "unders" are dying.
• Duke vs. TCU: Analyzing the 11-point spread and the fatigue factor of Siena’s starters playing all 40 minutes.
• The Rick Pitino Factor: Why St. John's is a dangerous out against Bill Self and Kansas.
• SEC/ACC Showdown: Tennessee vs. Virginia and why Rick Barnes needs this win to quiet the critics.
• Women’s Tournament Shoutout: Pacman gets "dialed in" on the West Virginia girls and their road to the Final Four in Phoenix.

Full Show Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro: Round two of March Madness is officially here.

00:01:30 – BetOnline Update: The largest selection of sports and props for the tournament.

00:02:40 – Friday Recap: Favorites go 16-0; the guys discuss losing their "Overs" and "Dogs."

00:03:34 – Louisville vs. Michigan State: Can Tom Izzo’s defense stop the Cardinals' three-point attack?

00:04:45 – TCU vs. Duke: The Siena "No Sub" anomaly and why Duke might be looking ahead.

00:07:16 – Texas vs. Gonzaga: Sean Miller’s 9-0 ATS record and the momentum of the "First Four."

00:09:33 – Vanderbilt vs. Nebraska: The Cornhuskers' historic first tourney win vs. the Commodores' SEC efficiency.

00:11:10 – St. John's vs. Kansas: A clash of coaching legends (Pitino vs. Self) and the Darren Peterson factor.

00:13:00 – Tennessee vs. Virginia: Rick Barnes vs. Tony Bennett; SEC vs. ACC.

00:13:49 – Georgia Bull(dogs)?: Pac reacts to Georgia’s "embarrassing" exit and the emergence of "Milk Chamberlain."

00:15:00 – UCLA vs. UConn: Mick Cronin vs. Dan Hurley—a "horror movie" for officials.

00:17:05 – Texas Tech vs. Alabama: Can the Tech sharpshooters outlast the length of the Crimson Tide?

00:18:35 – Tournament Trends: Why the guys are staying away from "Unders" as the offenses stay hot.

00:19:14 – WVU Women’s Update: Pacman gives a huge shoutout to the West Virginia girls and Niya Cook.

00:21:03 – Outro: Pacman signs off; see you for the Sweet 16!

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It’s "Big Money Time" on Politely Raw! Pacman Jones is back with his main road partners Ron Slay and Drew Butler to dive deep into the official March Madness bracket. Fresh off his trip to Westlake High School, Pac welcomes the crew to break down the first-round matchups that will make or break your bracket.

The team analyzes the high-stakes games, including the TCU/Ohio State showdown and the controversial 6-11 matchups involving South Florida and VCU. Plus, Ron Slay gives a masterclass on why "guards win tournaments" and explains how Rick Pitino’s pressure defense at St. John's is designed to break opponents down.

Topics include:

Big Ten Battles: Can Bruce Thornton carry Ohio State past a physical TCU squad?

The 12-Seed Trap: Why Akron and South Florida are the trendy picks to knock off the giants.

SEC Dominance: Analysis of the "Junkyard Dogs" of Georgia and the relentless 94-foot pressure of Texas A&M.

Pitino’s Tournament Magic: Why you never bet against St. John's when the lights get bright.

The "First Four" Edge: Why the win over NC State might be the fuel Texas needs for a Sweet 16 run.

Full Show Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Politely Raw—it's March Madness time.

00:01:42 – Big Money Time: Pac welcomes Ron "Big Play" Slay and Drew Butler.

00:02:48 – TCU vs. Ohio State: Slay and Drew debate the impact of Bruce Thornton and Jamie Dixon’s slow-down style.

00:04:29 – South Florida vs. Louisville: Can the Bulls' size overcome the loss of Louisville’s Mike Brown?

00:05:51 – VCU vs. North Carolina: Analyzing the impact of Caleb Wilson’s broken thumb on the Tar Heels.

00:07:40 – Texas vs. BYU: Breaking down the Max Abmas (AJ) factor and the Texas "First Four" momentum.

00:11:13 – The First Half Under: Why nerves and unfamiliar arenas favor the "Under" in the first round.

00:13:43 – Texas A&M vs. Saint Mary's: The rock fight between SEC depth and the Saint Mary's shooting clinic.

00:16:38 – Georgia vs. Saint Louis: The "Junkyard Dogs" look to unleash their nation-leading dunk attack.

00:19:14 – Kentucky vs. Santa Clara: Can Mark Pope prove the doubters wrong against a battle-tested West Coast team?

00:21:45 – Akron vs. Texas Tech: Why 8 points is too many for a banged-up Red Raiders squad.

00:23:35 – Northern Iowa vs. St. John's: Rick Pitino’s guards vs. the slowest tempo in Division I.

00:26:10 – UCF vs. UCLA: Mick Cronin’s coaching style and the health of the Bruins.

00:27:48 – Miami vs. Missouri: The SEC home-court advantage for the Tigers in St. Louis.

00:28:54 – Outro: Pacman signs off; see you for the second round.

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