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Hosted by Bruce Hope · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 953 episodes
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Welcome to THE FORMAT. Some good sports talk; mostly Football and Basketball. Some out of the box thinking, and some takes that might make you wonder. Check it out! Follow me on Twitter: @BruceFAHope and Instagram: @theformatpodcast
Bruce Hope hosts THE FORMAT PODCAST, a sports show with 953 episodes published.
The Format Podcast breaks down the biggest NFL and NBA conversations heading toward the new season. We analyze key NFL preseason notes, roster battles, quarterback performances, breakout candidates, and what matters befo
The Format Podcast dives deeper into the reported $12.5 billion Los Angeles Lakers sale, one of the most consequential ownership stories in NBA history. What does the record-setting valuation say about the Lakers brand,
The Format Podcast delivers essential NFL preseason notes as the regular-season opener gets closer. We discuss quarterback competitions, rookie debuts, roster bubble players, training-camp standouts, injuries, depth-char
Is Russell Westbrook an all-time top-five NBA point guard? The Format Podcast tackles one of basketball’s most heated legacy debates. We evaluate Westbrook’s 2017 MVP, historic triple-double production, athletic peak, sc
Did the NBA give the Philadelphia 76ers a favorable schedule? The Format Podcast examines the Sixers’ path through the Eastern Conference, including rest advantages, back-to-backs, travel, nationally televised games, pla
LeBron James is a basketball great, but The Format Podcast makes the case that he is not an all-time Los Angeles Laker. Greatness and a championship do not automatically outweigh the franchise identity built by Magic Joh
Kyle Whittingham has arrived at Michigan with a résumé, but The Format Podcast asks whether he understands what the Wolverines job demands. Michigan football is not built for modest expectations, vague goals, or simply b
The NBA’s big games prove one thing: LeBron James moves the needle. The Format Podcast examines matchups, television interest, star power, league marketing, and why the conversation changes whenever LeBron is involved. W
The Format Podcast breaks down Kyler Murray winning the Minnesota Vikings quarterback job over J.J. McCarthy, and why the decision reshapes the NFC North. We also tackle Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham’s mindset, expecta
On this segment of The Format Podcast, we react to The Athletic’s 2026 NFL QB Tiers and debate the biggest placements, snubs, and overrated quarterbacks. Who belongs in the elite tier? Which quarterbacks are getting too
In this segment of The Format Podcast, we react to Jalen Rose’s comments about NBA analysts, LeBron fan boys, and ex-teammates who shape the league conversation. We break down what he meant, why the response matters, and
On this episode of The Format Podcast, we break down Jalen Rose’s comments on NBA analysts, LeBron fan boys, and former teammates shaping the conversation around the league. We also react to The Athletic’s 2026 NFL QB Ti
The Format Podcast breaks down three major sports stories: Will LeBron James get a Last Dance-style docuseries despite conflicting ESPN reports and denial from his camp? We analyze the truth, media strategy, and legacy i
Bleacher Report dropped its list of the greatest NBA defenders of all time—and we’re breaking it down with real analytics. The Format Podcast evaluates rim protection, perimeter defense, versatility, and era context to s
Is a LeBron James Last Dance-style documentary actually happening? Reports suggest ESPN interest, but LeBron’s camp denies it. The Format Podcast breaks down what’s real, what’s leverage, and how athlete-controlled media
Baker Mayfield says he feels disrespected by his contract situation—but is he right? The Format Podcast analyzes his production, market value, and how NFL teams evaluate quarterbacks in today’s landscape. We break down c
Did Jayson Tatum indirectly call out Jaylen Brown at his camp, or is this another case of media overreach? We analyze the viral moment, the Celtics’ trade rumors, and how Jaylen Brown has been unfairly labeled as the pro
Charles Barkley recently took aim at LeBron James—but do his comments hold up, or are they hypocritical? We break down Barkley’s history of criticism, compare it to his own career context, and examine how media narrative
Is Notre Dame’s 2026 football schedule really weak, or is that narrative overblown? We break down strength of schedule, key matchups, and how perception differs from reality in college football media. This segment analyz
The SEC continues to push narratives about scheduling and playoff structure, but is the real issue declining dominance? We examine whether the Big Ten has overtaken the SEC as college football’s top conference, backed by
Caitlin Clark
WNBA Rookie of the Year · USA Olympic women's basketball team
3 appearances on this show
Paige Bueckers
UConn
3 appearances on this show
Rich Paul
Founder and Chief Executive Officer · Klutch Sports Group
1 appearance on this show
Danny Green
3x NBA Champion
1 appearance on this show
Paul Pierce
1 appearance on this show
Coach K
certified sexologist · High School Cheer Rules
1 appearance on this show
Victor Wembanyama
San Antonio Spurs
1 appearance on this show
JJ Redick
Lakers New Head Coach
3 appearances on this show
Chauncey Billups
Portland Coach · Portland Trail Blazers
1 appearance on this show
David Griffin
Executive Vice President of Basketball of Operations · Georgia Environmental Protection Division
1 appearance on this show
Sam Darnold
Seattle Seahawks
1 appearance on this show
Drew Brees
2 appearances on this show
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