Just Not Sports

We start with U.S. Soccer star MEGAN RAPINOE, whose clothing line Rapinoe SC tells people to "be your best you." Then, Denver Broncos tackle RUSSELL OKUNG talks investing in tech and how he's inspiring youths to learn coding. And we go deep on Shaq's acting career with writer NATHAN RABIN, who also previews his awesome new book on the insane summer of Trump and the Juggalos.

Shaq is the Non-Sportsman of the Century for all his amazing movies, raps, TV shows and self-given nicknames. To honor his Hall of Fame induction, we go deep on his 1996 “rapping genie” movie “Kazaam.” And we chat up the kid from the flick, “Veronica Mars” actor FRANCIS CAPRA, who dishes some behind-the-scenes stories from the set.

U.S. Soccer legend and Fox Sports analyst ALEXI LALAS has been releasing rock albums for two decades. We set the record straight on his discography, touring with Hootie, and "yacht rock" vs. "hair metal." Then (53:00 mark) we chat with badass U.S. Paralympic Games athlete REGAS WOODS ... who was a death-defying motorcycle stunt rider!

It’s almost NFL season, so we have two football fan favorites. We start with longtime NFL reporter DON BANKS about collecting vintage baseball cards. Then (43:00 mark) Deadspin and GQ writer DREW MAGARY wrote a hilarious new folk tale novel, “The Hike,” so we break down the book and his writing process.

VERNE LUNDQUIST is an icon of broadcasting who has delivered more famous calls than anyone. On the eve of his last SEC season for CBS, we break down his love of classical music - and get some hilarious revelations about his acting in "Happy Gilmore" and "The Last Boy Scout."

Chicago Sky star COURTNEY VANDERSLOOT calls herself a “sucker for romance." We break down her passion for romance novels and rom coms – and reveal she doesn't even know who Fabio is. Then (39:00) we go deep on the history of NBA Jam and even track down its most obscure player, former Mavs guard MIKE IUZZOLINO (54:00), for an exclusive Q&A about how he got into the most famous NBA video game ever made.

Legendary NFL broadcaster JAMES BROWN (CBS's "The NFL Today," Showtime's "Inside the NFL") has been in love with classic and muscle cars ever since the 1960s. We break down his collection, discuss the art of naming a vehicle, and learn what makes some cars "nasty" and others "sweet." Plus (46:30) we go deep on Jimmy Butler & Team USA's rendition of "A Thousand Miles."

If you follow Sports Illustrated media critic RICHARD DEITSCH on Twitter, you know he follows politics relentlessly. So with the political conventions going absolutely bonkers, we break down everything from Scott Baio to Bernie Bros. Plus (50:00 mark) we go deep on the NBA-sanctioned Chinese basketball movie “Amazing,” an acting tour de force featuring Carmelo Anthony & Dwight Howard!

ESPN’s SARAH SPAIN breaks down some serious game film on “The Bachelor” franchise. We give predictions for this season’s “Bachelorette” finale, discuss Aaron/Jordan Rodgers’ family drama, and decide which athletes would make the best Bachelors. (Tebow!) Then (1:02:00) we do a battle royale between two classic rap videos featuring Deion Sanders.

The Ringer’s AMANDA DOBBINS told the world she’d talk to anyone about the book “The Diana Chronicles” … and unfortunately for her, we found her email! She and Brad (14:30) nerd out over Tina Brown’s Princess Di biography, Diana’s hairstyles, Prince Charles’ (boring) sex life, and the nature of celebrity. Then (1:06:00) the gang goes deep on the rap style of Steelers’ RB Le’Veon Bell. And Gareth writes a “rap beef response” for the Rooney family!

Happy July Fourth! We figure its a good week for a JNS replay! So we're re-sharing memorable interviews with The Ringer's Shea Serrano (athletes who rap), Bill Bellamy (Rock N Jock B-ball Jam), and Ed Reed (Game of Thrones/Empire). Plus ... in honor of Kevin Durant we replay our segment about his amazing Hollywood flick, "Thunderstruck."

Former NFL punter CHRIS KLUWE returns to the show to explain this whole "Warcraft" movie and game to us, and talk about why more video games haven't been turned into awesome flicks. Then (46:45) we honor July Fourth by creating the Mt. Rushmore of Athlete Musicians - and we need your help to finish it, Sparkleponies!

NBC Premier League analyst and former MLS star KYLE MARTINO is taking his talents from Saturday mornings to primetime. We break down his new show “Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge,” and which of his colleagues would survive a death race. Then (36:30 mark), we go deep about the pop cultural impact of Muhammad Ali, from Broadway to “Different Strokes” to Superman comics. Subscribe on iTunes: http://apple.co/1NDjrZs Listen on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/justnotsports Follow on Twitter: @JustNotSports www.JustNotSports.com

DESMOND MASON made a name for himself on the hardwood at Oklahoma State and in the NBA. But these days, it’s his work on canvas that prompts cheers. We break down this amazing artist's modern style, his roots with street art, his foray into fashion, and whether signing a painting is easier after years of signing autographs.

HANNAH STORM is a daily presence on “SportsCenter,” but she’s also a fixture behind the camera. She opens up about running a production company, filming documentaries, her directorial style and where she finds time for all these jobs. Then we go deep (Dana Barros deep!) on athletes who rap with JENSEN KARP, aka Hot Karl, the rapper and comedian behind “Kanye West Owes Me $300.” Subscribe on iTunes: http://apple.co/1NDjrZs Listen on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/justnotsports Follow on Twitter: @JustNotSports www.JustNotSports.com

It's a double feature! We start by talking to NBA veteran SCOT POLLARD about surviving his stint on "Survivor." He opens up about strategy, being blindsided and whether millionaire athletes can EVER win the game. Then (48:00) we talk to Eagles Pro Bowl long snapper JON DORENBOS about his amazing magic skills, and how card tricks helped him overcome a terrifying personal tragedy.

The Big Lead’s Ryan Glasspiegel is an expert in sports, but he’s a damn savant when it comes to sports foods. We break down the best and worst ballpark offerings, from Chicago dogs to Cincy chili to in-stadium sushi. Then (43:45 mark), we go deep on Adam’s disdain for the tournament scoring system used in “The Karate Kid." Because it’s federal law that all sports shows must nostalgically looked back at this movie at some point. Subscribe on iTunes: http://apple.co/1NDjrZs Listen on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/justnotsports Follow on Twitter: @JustNotSports www.JustNotSports.com

We get nostalgic with sportswriter siblings –- ESPN.com national college basketball reporter C.L. Brown and Chris “Braven” Brown of BaltimoreBeatdown.com –- about old school action figures like G.I. Joe, Voltron and TMNT. Then (44:30 mark) we go deep on the Kevin Durant movie “Thunderstruck,” and debate whether it's actually a rip off of Gareth's 8th grade basketball odyssey. (Yes. Yes, it is.) Subscribe on iTunes: http://apple.co/1NDjrZs Listen on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/justnotsports Follow on Twitter: @JustNotSports www.JustNotSports.com

JUDY BATTISTA is one of the NFL’s best reporters – but today we ain’t talkin’ ’bout football! We’re talking about Judy’s lifelong passion for Van Halen. We debate who’s the best lead singer (after Gary Cherone, natch), whether Van Halen counts as a “hair band” (uh, no), and whether they had the greatest first song on a debut album ever. Oh, and we consider who was hotter: Eddie or David Lee Roth. Subscribe on iTunes: http://apple.co/1NDjrZs Listen on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/justnotsports Follow on Twitter: @JustNotSports www.JustNotSports.com

OZZIE SMITH is a baseball god - but what we're REALLY impressed with is the fact he birdied TWO holes at Augusta! We talk to The Wizard about his post-career passion for golf. Plus (37:10) we go deep with LEXI COZOMBOLIDIS about her YouTube series Let's Get Lexi, which has made SF Giants slugger Hunter Pence a coffee-reviewing social media sensation. Subscribe on iTunes: http://apple.co/1NDjrZs SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/justnotsports Follow on Twitter: @JustNotSports www.JustNotSports.com