Grit Week Continues, Lane Kiffin, Blake Bortles, Wemby’s Incredible Game 1, Knicks Kill The Cavs Plus Hot Seat/Cool Throne

May 20, 2026

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The episode blends travel updates from Grit Week with NBA playoff analysis and extended interviews that explore preparation, culture, and daily routines in sports. The hosts recount their stops in Jacksonville and Baton Rouge, where they combined construction work and training-camp visits with discussions of recent games and personal habits that sustain performance.

NBA Playoff Developments

The Knicks overcame a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Cavaliers in Game 1, with Jalen Brunson driving the comeback through scoring and defensive pressure from OG Anunoby. The hosts note the Cavs’ collapse after building a large lead and question whether excessive rest contributed to early rust. In the Western Conference, Victor Wembanyama posted 41 points and 24 rebounds in a win over Oklahoma City, a performance compared to historical playoff marks by Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon. The discussion highlights Wembanyama’s defensive impact—opponents shot far less efficiently with him on the floor—and the physical demands of extended playoff minutes for a young roster averaging just over 22 years old.

Interview with Lane Kiffin

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What you'll learn

1 (02:56) **NBA Playoffs Open** - Knicks rally from 20-point deficit to stun the Cavs in Game 1
2 (05:30) **Wemby vs OKC Breakdown** - Historic 41-point, 24-rebound performance by Victor Wembanyama
3 (09:40) **Post-Game Banter** - Ice cream run at halftime and radio-listening stories from the van
4 (11:10) **Hot Seat / Cool Throne** - JSN trophy engraving mix-up and Belichick interview fallout
5 (14:50) **More Hot Seat / Cool Throne** - Bitter rivalries, PCA fan interaction, and Vanny Woodhead 2 praise
6 (21:40) **Lane Kiffin Interview Begins** - Definition of grit and non-negotiables
7 (26:10) **Lane Kiffin on Culture & Recruiting** - Building through the portal and instilling toughness

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Show Notes

Grit week continues and we’re live from LSU. The Knicks come back in the 4th and rip the Cavs heart out of their chest after Jalen Brunson took over. Wemby’s game was sensational and we can stop thinking about how good he is (00:00:00-00:19:59). Canadiens advance (00:19:59-00:29:02). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including some stories from our road trip and a hilarious update on our relationship with Jordon (00:29:02-01:07:34). Lane Kiffin joins the show from his office to talk football, hot yoga, being bad at break ups, new teams and more (01:07:34-02:15:47). Blake Bortles joins us from the hottest Van in the world and we almost died trying to do a 15 minute interview (02:15:47-02:32:04). We finish with listener submitted guys on grit questions

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