The Men Who Cry Podcast

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The Men Who Cry Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Jus Richards, with 128 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jus Richards hosts The Men Who Cry Podcast, a sports show with 128 episodes published.

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  A'ja Wilson's GOAT Case, Olivia Miles vs. Caitlin Clark & The WNBA Leadership Crisis ft. Wil Engstrom (Wil's World)

  Aug 14, 20261h 11m

  We are watching A'ja Wilson become one of the greatest basketball players ever, and Will Engstrom thinks the conversation isn't even close.Wil's World joins Jus to make the case for A'ja's GOAT status, debate whether rookie Olivia Miles has a legitimate MVP case over Caitlin Clark, and explain why the Liberty may be in serious trouble against the WNBA's best teams.They also get into Russell Westbrook's retirement, the Lakers' $12.5 billion sale, why the WNBA has a leadership problem, and the controversies surrounding Sophie Cunningham, Royce White, and Enes Kanter.Chapters[00:00] A'ja Wilson Is Already the GOAT?[00:18] Welcome to The Men Who Cry[00:48] Wil Engstrom Joins the Show[01:10] The Knicks Championship Story[03:46] Russell Westbrook Retires[10:09] The Lakers' $12.5 Billion Sale[16:52] A'ja Wilson's GOAT Case[22:41] The Minnesota Lynx Are the Team to Beat[28:53] Does Olivia Miles Deserve MVP?[33:30] Why the Liberty Can't Beat the Best Teams[43:23] The Indiana Fever Are Better Than the Discourse[48:30] The WNBA Has a Leadership Problem[51:41] The Sophie Cunningham Controversy[58:00] Royce White and Enes Kanter[62:29] What WNBA Leadership Needs to Do[64:12] What Should the Next Commissioner Do?[70:00] Where to Find Wil Engstrom️ The Men Who Cry Podcast: Sports. Culture. Stories that matter. Instagram, TikTok: @TheMenWhoCryPod Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond the headlines.#WNBA #AjaWilson #NBA #CaitlinClark #OliviaMiles #RussellWestbrook #Lakers #TheMenWhoCry

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  The Dodgers Didn't Ruin Baseball. Everyone Else Did. | Tarik Skubal, Adley Rutschman & the MLB Trade Deadline

  Aug 6, 20261h 3m

  The Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal, and baseball fans immediately blamed Los Angeles for "ruining the sport." Lane Riordan joins Jus to explain why the real problem isn't the Dodgers: it's the 29 franchises unwilling to spend, compete, or take risks. Plus: Why the Red Sox shocked baseball by acquiring Adley Rutschman Whether Aaron Judge should shut it down for the season Luis Arraez to Philadelphia The Cubs reload Five good minutes on the Mets becoming the worst team money can buy Chapters (00:13) - Show Open (00:56) - Did the Dodgers Ruin Baseball? (10:47) - Why MLB Owners Are the Real Problem (19:19) - Phillies Add Luis Arraez (28:22) - Red Sox Shock Baseball (40:49) - Should Aaron Judge Shut It Down? (48:55) - The Worst Team Money Can Buy (59:30) - Final Thoughts The Men Who Cry Podcast Sports. Culture. Stories that matter. #MLB #Dodgers #TarikSkubal #RedSox #Yankees #TradeDeadline

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  WNBA Fatigue, the East's New Arms Race, MLB's Looming Lockout, and NFL Camp Battles

  Jul 31, 202647 min

  Jus goes solo for a six-pack of questions during the summer dead zone. Is anyone actually having fun watching the WNBA right now? Why did the Eastern Conference suddenly get this stacked? Is MLB headed for a lockout? Plus NFL training camp QB battles, a Weapons and The Odyssey movie breakdown, and how you want the rest of your year to go. Timestamps [0:16] Show open [2:06] Is anyone actually having fun watching the WNBA? [9:54] Why the East just became the most stacked conference in years [16:07] MLB lockout and the looming salary cap fight [23:56] NFL training camp QB battles begin [30:23] Shedeur Sanders' last chance in Cleveland [35:13] Summer reflections and two movies worth talking about [36:56] Movie breakdown begins: Obsession and The Odyssey [45:00] How do you want the rest of your year to go? The Men Who Cry Podcast: sports, culture, and the stories underneath. Instagram, TikTok, X: @TheMenWhoCryPod Subscribe and turn on notifications. Sports aren't just games. They're stories about people, culture, psychology, and competition. Subscribe for weekly conversations. #WNBA #NBA #MLB #NFL #PodcastClip #TheMenWhoCry

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  LeBron's Sixers Move, Knicks Repeat, & Adam Silver's Nightmare

  Jul 28, 202653 min

  LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers? The latest rumors have everyone talking, and if it happens, the balance of power in the Eastern Conference changes overnight. In this episode, Jus Richards and Olisa Azikiwe (The Fan Economist on Substack) break down whether LeBron has finally lost the leverage he's held for years, why the Sixers could become another version of the infamous 2012-13 Lakers, and much more. If you love NBA analysis that goes beyond hot takes, this episode is for you. Has LeBron finally lost the leverage he's had throughout his career? Would LeBron actually make Philadelphia a championship favorite? Is Joel Embiid still capable of leading a title team? Are the defending Knicks now the NBA's standard? Which Eastern Conference team improved the most this offseason? Is Adam Silver handling the Trail Blazers ownership situation correctly? Which NBA franchise is under the most pressure entering next season? Who wins the East if LeBron stays in Los Angeles? Chapters 00:00 - LeBron heading to the 76ers 15:34 - Did LeBron lose the leverage he thinks he has? 19:50 - Comparing this Sixers team to the 2012-13 Lakers collapse 27:00 - Is Joel Embiid the biggest problem, not the solution? 33:56 - How the Knicks championship reshaped the entire NBA 56:24 - Adam Silver and the Portland Trail Blazers ownership crisis The Men Who Cry Podcast: sports, culture, and the stories underneath. Instagram, TikTok, X: @TheMenWhoCryPod Subscribe and turn on notifications. #LeBronJames #76ers #JoelEmbiid #JalenBrown #NBA #AdamSilver #PodcastClip #TheMenWhoCry

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  The Phillies Will Win the World Series | Baseball Is a Game of Vibes

  Jul 24, 20261h 9m

  Lane Riordan joins the show to break down why the Phillies COMPLETELY changed their season, Juan Soto's MVP case, what's gone wrong for the Mets, and the biggest storylines heading into October. Can the Phillies win the World Series? Is Juan Soto the MVP? Why are the Mets still underperforming? Who should actually be the World Series favorite? Chapters (00:21) Intro & MLB Whip-around (05:02) Why the AL feels wide open (08:42) Junior Caminero's breakout (29:48) The Yankees' future (41:22) Why the Mets keep falling short (1:04:43) Why the Phillies can win it all ️ The Men Who Cry Podcast: sports, culture, and the stories underneath. Subscribe for new episodes every week. #MLB #Baseball #Phillies #JuanSoto #Yankees #Mets #WorldSeries

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