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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Episode 075 – It's Finally time: Legacies on the line in Cavs-Warriors III

After nearly a full year of anticipation, it's time. With Cavs-Warriors III beginning Thursday night, the guys discuss what has become arguably the best rivalry in sports, who has the most at stake in this year's Finals, and how the Larry O'Brien Trophy will be won.

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Intro/outro music: "The 3rd" by Anitek

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Episode 074 – Justin Rowan on the Cavs and Kyrie Irving's 42-point night in the ECF

Justin Rowan, writer for Fear the Sword and co-host of The Chase Down podcast, is back on the show as the guys salute Kyrie Irving for a 42-point performance on Tuesday night that put the Cavs back in control of the Eastern Conference Finals. We also start peeking ahead to Cavs-Warriors, Part 3.

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Episode 073 – Cavs-Celtics: It’s clobberin’ time in the Eastern Conference Finals

On the eve of the Eastern Conference Finals, the guys ponder what, if anything, the Celtics can do to stay competitive in this series, how the Cavs will look to take away Isaiah Thomas at one end of the floor and get Kevin Love more involved at the other, and whether Ty Lue gets his proper due as an NBA coach.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Episode 072 – LeBron, Cavs complete a surgical sweep of Toronto

With an alley-oop off the backboard from Kyrie to LeBron 3 minutes into Game 1, the Cavs were on their way to dismantling the Raptors, and they never relented en route to a decisive and dominant four-game sweep. The guys discuss LeBron’s transcendent play through the first two rounds, the Cavs’ switch officially having been flipped, and what’s ahead after the team’s next lengthy layoff.

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Episode 071 – Another Browns draft roller coaster; Cavs-Raptors ready for the real East Finals

Another NFL Draft is in the books, and as usually is the case, the Browns gave us no shortage of stuff to talk about. The guys discuss whether it was the right move to trade down from No. 12 and draft Jabrill Peppers, DeShone Kizer vs. the rest of this year’s QB class, and other notable picks around the league. … Plus: What to watch for when the Cavs play the Raptors in what might be their biggest challenge in the Eastern Conference.

Monday, April 24, 2017

Episode 070 – Kurt Angle on his return to WWE

In a special episode of The Nail, Kurt Angle details his long road back to WWE after a decade of addictions to pain medication and alcohol threatened his life and livelihood. Angle also discusses whether he would be satisfied with his career if he never wrestles another match for the company, how WWE's women's division has taken off in recent years, and his work behind the scenes sharing advice with a new generation of superstars.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Episode 069 – Cavs head to Indiana (mostly) in control

With the Cavs heading to Indiana looking to finish off the Pacers, Mark Meszoros is back on the show to help us get ready for Game 3. Will the Cavs throw down the hammer over the next two games, or will they let the Pacers hang around and send the series back to Cleveland? Other topics covered: Overcoming fourth quarter issues, Ty Lue’s adjustments through two games, Kevin Love wrecking Indiana in the post, and the Celtics and Raptors having their hands full in their respective series.