About this episode

Ryen discusses the Knicks' incredible comeback, interviews Steve Novak and Alexi Lalas, and offers listener life advice.

Ryen opens with the insanity at the Garden as the Knicks come back from 29 points down to take a 3-1 lead over the Spurs in the Finals. Then, Knicks analyst Steve Novak joins for perspective from inside the building, including what Josh Hart had to say the morning after and more reaction to Game 4. Next, Fox soccer analyst and USMNT legend Alexi Lalas stops by to preview the World Cup, discuss expectations for the U.S., revisit the 1994 World Cup, and reflect on his role as U.S. Soccer's bad guy. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including an AITA hoops edition and lying to your wife. KNICKS INSANE GAME 4 COMEBACK (2:00) STEVE NOVAK (21:20) Talking to Josh Hart the morning after Game 4 (30:10) What swung the game? (39:00) OG has been unbelievable (40:15) Credit Mike Brown for Alvarado (47:25) Greatest shot in Knicks history? ALEXI LALAS (53:45) What did we learn from the USMNT friendlies? (58:10) Looking back on the impact of the '94 World Cup (1:00:00) His role as U.S. Soccer's bad guy (1:03:00) Tournament expansion (1:05:00) The USMNT's group outlook (1:06:55) How many "Tier 1" teams are there? (1:10:00) How is the U.S. as a host? (1:14:30)…

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