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Hochman and Crowder

9,114 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 251 ratings

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A Canes Hoops and Bronny James pairing makes a ton of sense

April 03, 2024 21:44 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MB

With Bronny James reportedly entering the transfer portal, Hoch believes a perfect landing spot would be under Coach Jim Larrañaga here in Miami - perhaps also paving the way for a LeBron return to Miami as well. 

Dolphins not winning the AFC East next year would be a failure

April 03, 2024 21:42 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MB

Local 10 anchor and reporter, Will Manso, joins the show following the Buffalo Bills trading Stefon Diggs Wednesday and how that move further cements the urgency for the Dolphins to maximize their window with their current roster. 

Beating the Knicks was one of the most important Heat wins this season

April 03, 2024 21:40 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MB

Local 10 and Bally Sports Sun anchor, Will Manso, joined the show to recap last nights Heat victory over the Knicks and discuss its importance as Miami enters the final 7 games of their season. 

Revisiting the absolute worst day of Dwyane Wade’s NBA career

April 03, 2024 13:44 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

In hour three, Crowder claims to have recognized Penguins star Sidney Crosbey at his hotel in New Jersey today. Hoch is still uneasy about Tua not having a contract extension announced yet - it reminds us of another contract situation in Miami that went wrongs Dwyane Wade’s 2016 free agency with the Miami Heat. 

Is the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich strictly an American delicacy?

April 03, 2024 04:34 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

In hour two, good news for Jimmy regarding his traffic ticket that has clouded his mind today. Crowder claims he would be able to recognize several different MLB stars in plain clothes but Hoch and Solana aren’t buying it. Plus, we celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich day with a deep dive into its popularity outside of the United States. 

The Iowa vs LSU game was great television Monday night

April 03, 2024 04:31 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

In hour one, Hoch and Crowder believe Solana is showing signs of having a dead leg because he didn’t feel his phone vibrate when they texted him. The Marlins and Panthers both stink! Luckily, Iowa and LSU gave us something to watch. Miami Heat radio and TV analyst, Amy Audibert, joins the show to discuss the impact Caitlin Clark is having on women’s basketball and undergoes a series of Canadian themed questions. 

Imagining what the worst day of Dwyane Wade's life consisted of back in 2016

April 03, 2024 01:23 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

A conversation about Tua Tagovailoa still not having a contract extension done leads to how Dwyane Wade must have felt the night the Heat chose to give Hassan Whiteside a max deal instead of paying him back in the 2016 offseason. 

Debating whether we'd be able to any recognizable any MLB players

April 03, 2024 00:50 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MB

The age old baseball debate: would you recognize Mike Trout at the mall? Hoch and Solana are sure they wouldn't, but apparently Crowder has secretly been binging MLB games and claims he would recognize a ton of stars from MLB. 

Crowder claims to have recognized Sidney Crosby at a hotel today

April 02, 2024 23:59 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MB

Hoch and Solana are extremely skeptical of Crowder's story claiming he saw and recognized Penguins star Sidney Crosby. While the Penguins are in New Jersey to face the Devils tonight and Crowder is live from New Jersey as well, we're just not buying he recognized a hockey player.  

Are all you can eat popcorn stations at movie theaters a good idea?

April 02, 2024 23:53 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MB

Our attention turns to a story about all you can eat popcorn and self serve ICEE stations coming to movie theaters. But we're skeptical of movie goers handling the stations properly. 

Are Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches strictly an American thing?

April 02, 2024 23:26 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

We take time to celebrate an important holiday - National Peanut Butter and Jelly day. We discuss the best way to eat PB&J sandwiches and whether it's a popular snack outside of the United States. 

Jimmy is having a rough day after getting pulled over outside the studio

April 02, 2024 23:24 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MB

Hoch and Crowder sensed an uptight Jimmy at the beginning of the show and immediately knew something was off. Jimmy reveals he was ticketed just outside of the studio today after getting caught speeding in a speed trap. 

10 years of Hoch on WQAM special - Hour 4: amputee sports update fail

April 01, 2024 23:22 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

In hour four, our chance at a free Whopper Jr. have yet to come true thanks to the Marlins going winless and we discuss potential playoff rotations for the Heat. Then, we revisit what we believe to be the greatest moment of Hoch's radio career: his sports update fail. 

10 years of Hoch on WQAM special - Hour 3: Battle of the Ex. Producers

April 01, 2024 23:18 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

In hour three, we welcome back two former executive producers of the show - Erick Falero and Victor Bermudez. Falero updates us on life after leaving the show, his fondest memories of working with Hoch and Crowder and the one mistake he made that still haunts him. Then, Vic discusses his early trepidations of working with Hoch as the original EP, the turning point in their relationship and how his opportunity working with Hoch resulted in more prosperous opportunities.  

10 years of Hoch on WQAM special - Hour 2: Crowder thought Hoch was CRAZY

April 01, 2024 23:15 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

In hour two, we reminisce on a segment that bordered on 'dangerous' when a giant cow went viral years ago. We welcome back one of the original members of the show, Sha Tabb, to discuss her path to becoming a part of the show and how she learned quickly that going to Crowder for comfort during a time of grief was a terrible decision. Plus, Crowder explains why his first few interactions with Hoch made him think he was out of his mind. 

10 years of Hoch on WQAM special - Hour 1: is a hotdog a sandwich?

April 01, 2024 23:07 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

In hour one, we're celebrating the ten year anniversary of the show all day long with special tributes and guest appearances from a variety of different people who helped mold the Hochman and Crowder Show. Remembering when Crowder showed how phony he was on the air with one of the more cringe worthy exchanges of all time. Plus, Hoch's original co-host, Zach Krantz, joins the show to recall one of Hoch's greatest outbursts of all time. 

If there's a 'best moment' of the show over 10 years: this is it

April 01, 2024 23:01 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

We couldn't end our 10 year anniversary celebration of Hoch hosting afternoon drive on WQAM without listening to the 'coup de foudre' of the show: Hoch botching a serious sponsor during a sports update. 

Victor Bermudez details the rocky start to producing the show 10 years ago

April 01, 2024 22:58 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Victor Bermudez was the original Executive Producer for the show ten years ago at its inception on WQAM. Now, an accomplished Emmy Award winner, he reflects on the opportunity Hoch gave him on the show and how it changed the course of his professional life despite some differences they had behind the scenes. 

Years have passed but Falero never lived down the 'Norwegia' debacle

April 01, 2024 22:54 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

Former Executive Producer of the show, Erick Falero, is back on the ten year anniversary of Hoch hosting afternoons to reminisce about his time on the air with Hoch and Crowder, his big shot life after leaving the show and how he still has to deal with people remembering him for one mistake he'll never live down. 

Sha Tabb learned the hard way that Crowder is the last person to go to for advice

April 01, 2024 22:51 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

One of the original four members of the show when it first debuted 10 years ago on WQAM, Sha Tabb, recalls the process that led her to working with Hoch on air, how her role behind the scenes became more chaotic and how she learned the hard way not to seek out Crowder for advice when going through a difficult moment. 

Zach Krantz recalls Hoch berating their former boss for debating if a hot dog is a sandwich

April 01, 2024 22:46 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

The original co-host of the show when it debuted 10 years ago today on WQAM - Zach Krantz - joins Hoch, Crowder and Solana to reminisce about the early days of the program including how bad the very first show went, clashing with the stations former program director and the background behind Hoch and Zach being paired. 

Despite offseason drama there is no rivalry between the Heat & Blazers

March 30, 2024 00:20 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

In hour four, after a tough opening day we'd love to see Luis Arraez get a hit tonight - but mostly because Hoch wants to bet his over on hits. Plus, are we crazy or was one of The Three Stooges balling for Alabama last night in the NCAA Tournament? Then, Hoch and Crowder shut down any idea of a rivalry between the Heat & Blazers. 

The Tua Tagovailoa disrespect continues to be at an all time high

March 29, 2024 21:19 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

In hour three, the Dolphins give Raheem Mostert a contract extension opening up more cap space for 2024. Hoch and Crowder get into the continued disrespect Tua is getting from the NFL world but Solana believes questions about his injury concerns are fair. Then, we preview tonight's Heat-Blazers game by looking at prop bets. 

The highly anticipated return of W-2 Roy at Gulfstream Park

March 29, 2024 21:17 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

In hour two, Crowder shuts down Solana's narrative that Andrew Van Ginkle is taking shots at South Florida. Hoch is looking forward to his 10 year anniversary on Monday and has an idea for the big show. Plus, one of our favorite listeners, W-2 Roy, makes his highly anticipated return to the show live at Gulfstream Park. 

Panthers lose again last night BUT they clinch a playoff spot

March 29, 2024 21:12 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

In hour one, the Panthers fall again last night vs the Islanders but they still clinch their 5th straight postseason birth. Solana thinks the Marlins are playing the Maple Leafs Monday. Crowder was impressed by the Marlins attendance on Opening Day. Then, Mike Cugno joins the show to talk about his experience at Ruthie Polinsky's wedding in St. Louis last weekend. 

15 Minutes of Heat: Jimmy Butler should be back tonight vs Portland

March 29, 2024 21:04 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Hoch and Crowder are seeking a big bounce back weekend with the Hard Rock Sports app so we turn to tonight's Heat vs Portland game and run through the prop bets for Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and more Heat-Blazers bets. 

Hoch and Crowder are sick of the disrespect Tua is getting

March 29, 2024 20:50 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Has Tua Tagovailoa shown enough to prove he deserves to be one of the highest paid QBs? This has been debated endlessly over the past few months and Hoch and Crowder are officially tired of the disrespect. Obviously, Solana feels different leading to a long debate about Tua and his injury history. 

National Pita Day - Chicken Kitchen figured out the best use for a Pita

March 29, 2024 20:45 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MB

We celebrate National Pita Day with a brief conversation about the best way to use a pita. 

Our favorite listener, W-2 Roy, joins the show live at Gulfstream Park

March 29, 2024 20:44 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Last time Hoch and Crowder were at Gulfstream Park, a listener Roy showed up and became a fan favorite. He was back today for more background on his inability to keep a job over the years. 

Different types of expectations for Panthers and Heat this postseason

March 29, 2024 19:49 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MB

CBS4 anchor and reporter, Mike Cugno, joins Hoch, Crowder and Solana to discuss the different expectations for the Panthers and Heat going into the playoffs - why the Panthers should still make a deep run despite their recent losing stretch and how his confidence in the Heat is wavering because of their injury concerns. 

Marlins opening Day recap: fans showed up to loanDepot Park

March 29, 2024 19:36 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MB

CBS4 anchor and reporter, Mike Cugno, was at Marlins Opening Day Thursday and discusses the great turnout from Marlins fans at loanDepot Park and how this season could potentially be a different environment. 

Opening Day Special - Hour 4: best new foods around MLB stadiums

March 28, 2024 22:38 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

In hour four, we run through a list of the newest MLB stadium food additions including 16 OZ milkshakes and a gator based chili at loanDepot Park. We're shocked to see Neymar Jr. through out the first pitch at today's Marlins game. Plus, Panthers legend Ed Jovanovski joins Hoch live at the Amerant Bank Arena to discuss his legendary 96 season with the Cats, his Olympic gold medal and why he loves this years Panthers team. 

Opening Day Special - Hour 3: must have Opening Day ballpark foods

March 28, 2024 22:35 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

In hour three, Opening Day for the Marlins is officially underway! Solana blows up on Heat fans who claim Riley should trade Jimmy Butler this offseason. Then, Doug Plagens joins the show for an update on the Panthers AND to discuss his favorite ballpark traditions. 

Opening Day Special - Hour 2: Take Me Out to the Ball Game tradition

March 28, 2024 22:30 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

In hour two, Hoch and Solana finalize their Marlins Opening Day parlay. Was Steph Curry crying after Draymond Green was ejected last night? Then, we continue our Opening Day tradition by listening to some of the better renditions of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" by various stars at Wrigley Field over the years. 

Opening Day Special - Hour 1: Marlins season preview with Appel

March 28, 2024 22:26 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

In hour one, Hoch has a major slip up to begin the show as he fails to understand a straightforward bet for the Marlins game. The Marlins announce a partnership with Burger King this season. Plus, Josh Appel joins the show live from loanDepot Park to give us a full Marlins season preview ahead of their Opening Day start vs the Pirates. 

Ed Jovanovski: from top to bottom this Florida Panthers team is solid

March 28, 2024 22:23 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

The legendary Panthers defenceman joins Hoch live at the Amerant Bank Arena ahead of Thursday's Panthers-Islanders game to discuss his great memories with the Panthers Stanley Cup Finals team in 96, winning a gold medal with Canada at the Olympics and how he believes Paul Maurice has gotten the most out of the Panthers roster this season. 

Plagens: no reason to be concerned with Panthers loss to the Bruins

March 28, 2024 22:14 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

Hoch is feeling a bit deterred about the Panthers heading into the final stretch of the season following their tough stretch, including their most recent loss to the Bruins Tuesday but Panthers radio voice, Doug Plagens, explains why he shouldn't look too into a regular season loss in March. 

Opening Day tradition: Take Me Out to the Ball Game sounds

March 28, 2024 22:12 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

We continue a Marlins/MLB Opening Day tradition by playing some of the best “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” renditions from Wrigley Field over the years.

Everything you need to know about the Marlins for their season opener

March 28, 2024 22:10 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Marlins PA announcer, Josh Appel, joins the show a couple of hours prior to first pitch at loanDepot Park Thursday for Marlins Opening Day. Appel catches us up on everything we need to know about the Fish for their first series of the season. 

Hoch has an embarrassing start to the show today

March 28, 2024 22:08 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MB

With Marlins opening day coming up today, Hoch and Solana decided they wanted to put a little action on either the NRFI or YRFI - only Hoch showed a huge lapse in understanding the Hard Rock Bet app. 

Hoch blows up on Solana for asking if ginger ale is considered soda

March 27, 2024 22:21 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

In hour four, Caitlin Clark's offer from the Big3 League has now been doubled by Dave Portnoy to join Barstool's rec league. Plus, Hoch goes nuclear on Solana for questioning if ginger ale is considered a soda. 

2-0 weekend is necessary for the Heat to avoid the Play-In Tourney

March 27, 2024 22:19 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

In hour three, Hoch explains why he thinks the Big3 leagues offer to Caitlin Clark could be the beginning of fragmentation of major athletes and pro sports leagues. McDonald's is going to sell Krispy Kreme donuts at their restaurants. Plus, during 15 Minutes of Heat, Solana explains why the Heat's upcoming games vs Portland and Washington are must wins. 

Over/under projected win total for Dolphins suggests a successful offseason

March 27, 2024 22:17 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

In hour two, Hoch has the info for the UFL opener this weekend but we come to the conclusion we just have zero interest in the league. Marlins Opening Day tickets are the cheapest in the MLB. Plus, over/under regular season win totals were released for all 32 NFL teams. 

Not the Tuesday night we expected with Heat AND Panthers losses

March 27, 2024 22:05 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

In hour one, we're starting to feel a bit concerned about both the Heat and Panthers following the Cats dropping 5 of their last 6 and the Heat now 1.5 games back of the 6 seed. Plus, Tyler Herro calls cap on Shams Charania's report about his return from injury. Then, Zach Gelb of CBS Sports Radio joins the show to discuss the new NFL rule changes and why his interest in the NBA regular season is basically non-existent. 

Big3 League offer to Caitlin Clark could be the start of major changes in sports

March 27, 2024 21:49 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MB

Ice Cube confirmed he is offering Caitlin Clark a $5 Million deal to play in his Big3 League instead. Hoch believes this could be the start of a transformation leading to star athletes bypassing leagues for bigger paychecks. 

After Warriors loss - next two games for the Heat are 'must wins'

March 27, 2024 21:42 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MB

With just 10 games remaining in the regular season, the Heat now find themselves 1.5 games back of the 6 seed in the East. With the Blazers and Wizards coming up this weekend, we deem these two games must wins if the Heat have any chance at sticking in the race for a top 6 seed. 

Vegas thinks the Dolphins will win 10-11 games next season

March 27, 2024 21:29 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MB

Win total lines for the NFL's upcoming season were released and despite some overreaction by the Dolphins fanbase during free agency, Vegas expects Miami to have a better season next year. 

Marlins ticket prices for Opening Day are the cheapest in MLB

March 27, 2024 21:27 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MB

Not surprised to see that the Marlins Opening Day ticket prices are the cheapest in the league for Thursday - you can watch the Marlins host the Pirates for just $13 dollars. 

Anything short of the 2nd round would be a disappointment for the Heat

March 27, 2024 21:25 - 6 minutes - 5.79 MB

Hoch and Solana discuss expectations for the Miami Heat with CBS Sports Radio host, Zach Gelb, who believes the Heat must do everything they can to avoid Boston or Milwaukee in the 1st round. 

Gelb: Tua hasn't done enough yet for a long term extension from the Dolphins

March 27, 2024 21:23 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MB

CBS Sports Radio Host, Zach Gelb, is surprised the Dolphins haven't been able to lock Tua in to a long term deal considering how transparent the organization has been on him being their future but still believes Tua needs to stay healthy another season to prove he deserves a long term extension. 

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