Hour 2: The crew debates ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network and its impact on journalism, discusses NFL rule changes and preseason quarterback trends, hosts the Twin Peaks Trivia Challenge, and previews Cardinals vs. Chiefs with Mitch Holthus.

Thursday, August 07, 2025 | 50:12

Hour two opens with Roc doubling down on his concerns about ESPN’s acquisition of the NFL Network, its assets, and WWE—arguing that it creates a dangerous conflict of interest and threatens journalistic integrity when it comes to NFL coverage. Jimmy B. pushes back, defending ESPN’s ability to remain objective. The conversation broadens into a debate on whether sports media is now falling into the political-media model, like FOX and CNN. In the next segment, Roc and Manuch break down recent rule changes in the NFL and highlight several quarterbacks who will be sitting out of preseason games—questioning whether that’s becoming a league-wide trend. Then it’s time for the weekly Twin Peaks Trivia Challenge, as one lucky caller takes on a Twin Peaks Girl for a shot at a gift card. The hour closes with Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs, Mitch Holthus, joining the show on the Right Toyota Guest Line to preview Saturday’s preseason matchup between the Chiefs and Cardinals. Mitch shares his admiration for Coach Andy Reid, making the case for him to be on the Mount Rushmore of NFL coaches, and says the Chiefs are flying under the radar once again.