Pardon the Interruption Season 2019 Episode 144 Episode 143
- July 19, 2019
Pardon the Interruption is a sports talk show that has been running since 2001. It airs on ESPN and is hosted by Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. Each episode features the hosts discussing the latest sports news and debates while trying to outdo each other with witty banter.
Season 2019 Episode 144, titled Episode 143, is no exception. The hosts kick off the show discussing the latest news in baseball. They talk about the New York Yankees who won against the Houston Astros, with DJ LeMahieu's two-run homer. Wilbon mentions his surprise at the Yankees' resurgence, given that they have been plagued with injuries this season. Kornheiser counters by explaining how the team's depth has made all the difference. The hosts also talk about the latest drama surrounding the Red Sox and their underperforming season.
Moving on to the NBA, the hosts discuss the upcoming NBA draft and which players they think will go in the top five. They also talk about the recent announcement that Anthony Davis will join the Los Angeles Lakers, which Kornheiser thinks has made them a championship contender. They debate whether the price the Lakers paid - which included three players, three first-round picks, and the right to swap picks in another draft - was too high.
The show then moves on to discussing the NFL. Wilbon expresses his disappointment with the Chicago Bears' recent draft picks and how they didn't do enough to bolster their offense. Kornheiser, however, thinks that the Bears' defense is strong enough to win games on their own. The hosts also debate whether the Cleveland Browns are now a Super Bowl contender after their recent acquisitions, including Odell Beckham Jr.
The show then features a segment called "Toss-Up," where the hosts are given two options and must choose which they think is more likely to happen. For example, they debate whether the Boston Bruins or St. Louis Blues will win the Stanley Cup, or which player is more likely to win the NBA Finals MVP - Steph Curry or Kawhi Leonard.
Pardon the Interruption also features a segment called "Over/Under," where the hosts predict whether a certain sports-related scenario will happen more or less often than a certain number. For example, they debate whether Aaron Rodgers will throw for more or less than 30 touchdowns next season.
The show also includes segments where the hosts read viewer emails and tweets, giving their opinions on sports-related questions. They often engage in debates with each other, trying to change the other's mind or convince them of their stance.
Overall, Pardon the Interruption Season 2019 Episode 144 is a lively and engaging discussion of the latest sports news and debates. Kornheiser and Wilbon's chemistry and banter make the show entertaining to watch, while their in-depth knowledge of sports provides valuable insights into each topic they discuss.