Bless Me With Something

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LiAngelo Ball's one song earned him more than the average NBA player makes in a year.

The episode begins with the host delivering an emotional, spoken-word intro about feeling like he's grinding for nothing and relying on substances, setting a reflective tone. He then transitions to shout out musician Nick West and his track 'Bless Me With Something,' promoting his work. A sponsor ad for Upkeep Cleaning Service follows. The host replays the song 'Tweaker' by LiAngelo Ball, leading into a discussion about Ball's unexpected music success. He details how the viral song secured LiAngelo an $8 million guaranteed deal with Def Jam, comparing it favorably to the average NBA salary. The host defends LaVar Ball's early hype of his sons, framing it as successful parenting. He shifts to sports media, commenting on Joy Taylor's silence regarding allegations she slept with colleagues to advance her career, advising listeners to let lawyers handle such matters. The conversation moves to the NFL, analyzing the Dallas Cowboys' coaching search, Jerry Jones's micromanagement, and potential candidates like Deion Sanders or Kellen Moore. Playoff performances are critiqued, including Jordan Love's poor game and praise for Lamar Jackson. College football's national championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame is previewed. Brief mentions include Jimmy Butler's trade request, Deshaun Watson's injury, and WWE's new Netflix partnership. The host plays a racist audio clip of Hulk Hogan to explain fan booing at the WWE event, criticizing WWE for bringing him back. The episode ends with a music outro by a Memphis rapper, wrapping up the eclectic mix of topics.

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A raw BTSE 365 episode pairs a plea for relief with a pointed Cowboys coaching argument.

BTSE 365 starts in a confessional mode, with a repeated plea for relief tied to purpose, self-worth, stalled work, isolation, and the uneasy admission that Adderall and alcohol have been close at hand.

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Need a candid mood reset that can move from feeling stuck to Jerry Jones's Cowboys problem?

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