Feel Good Friday: Knicks & 76ers Dominate, Timberwolves Advance, Arch Manning Hype + Bill Bellamy Live in Studio

About this episode

The episode covers NBA playoff results, Arch Manning's rising fame, and features comedian Bill Bellamy in studio.

Today is “Feel Good Friday.” The NBA Playoffs have a couple of eliminations, with the New York Knicks obliterating the Atlanta Hawks 140-89, and the Philadelphia 76ers surviving the Boston Celtics 160-93. The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets 110-98. Arch Manning hype is real, and we talk about why. The Dallas Cowboys are getting the hype train running. Plus, Comedian Bill Bellemy is live in the studio; he gives us laughs, tells stories, and promotes this weekend’s stand-up shows at Cap City Comedian Club. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Hardball Hardge, Mark Henry

Guest: Bill Bellamy

Topics covered

• NBA Playoffs
• sports commentary
• Arch Manning hype
• comedy
• stand-up shows

Keywords

• NBA Playoffs
• Knicks
• 76ers
• Timberwolves
• Arch Manning
• Bill Bellamy
• comedy
• Dallas Cowboys

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Cowboys

Places: Cap City Comedian Club

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