Pardon the Interruption Season 2019 Episode 17 Jan 23 Wed

Pardon the Interruption (PTI) is a sports talk television show that is conversational, fast-paced, and newsy. The show is well-loved for its format: two of the most recognizable sportscasters, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, pick the top 5 stories in the world of sports and debate them.

For season 2019 episode 17, which aired on Jan 23, Wed, the dynamic duo tackled a diverse range of topics in the sports world, entertaining debates, and witty metaphors.

The first topic on PTI was Zion Williamson's injury. The Duke star is considered one of the best basketball players in the world, and when he injured his knee, sports fans everywhere were concerned about how this would impact his future career. Kornheiser and Wilbon discussed what this injury meant for Zion and his team and speculated on whether he should sit out the rest of the season.

The second topic was Federer's victory at the Australian Open. Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player who many believe is one of the greatest to ever play the game. Federer had a tough match against American Tennys Sandgren, and PTI discussed whether Federer was showing signs of fading or whether he still had a chance to win the entire tournament.

The third topic was the Baseball Hall of Fame inductions. Wilbon and Kornheiser discussed the deserving candidates for being in the Hall of Fame, and whether or not certain athletes, like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, should be inducted. The discussion pivoted to whether or not cheating in sports disqualified an athlete from the Hall of Fame, and what is the difference between cheating and performance-enhancing drugs.

The fourth topic was about the NFL's Conference Championship games. The games between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans, and the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers saw the 49ers and the Chiefs seal victories. PTI discussed what the victories meant for the teams and how the teams would fare in the Super Bowl.

The final topic on season 2019 episode 17 of PTI was about Eli Manning's retirement. Eli Manning is a former New York Giants quarterback and is highly regarded as one of the iconic players in history. PTI discussed his retirement and reflected on his career.

Throughout the show, Kornheiser and Wilbon brought their combined knowledge, insight, and humor to the discussion. Their enthusiastic and at times raucous conversation made the show enjoyable to watch and offered viewers interesting insights and perspectives.

PTI, now in its eighteenth season, is a popular show that focuses on the sports world and its issues in an entertaining and engaging way. The show has built a loyal following over the years, and season 2019 episode 17 is an excellent example of why it has become so beloved.