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We’re not necessarily saying that subjects covered on The Lead end up making headlines *because* they’re on The Lead.

But it’s starting to get a little spooky.

Take a look and subscribe wherever you listen, including @spotifypodcasts.

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The morning before the Heat took on the Bucks, The Lead had on @Manny_Navarro to talk about the bromance between Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic that fuels the team.

They ended up toppling the No. 1 seed and are now in the NBA Finals.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JOyuSuAQRNJJyCIOmKhJN

After the Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated the Bruins, The Lead had on @JoeSmithTB to talk about how the Bolts transformed the team into Stanley Cup contenders.

They are now Stanley Cup Champions.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qzmlJf1Lf0wuR4IdQyWUC

Last month, The Lead had on @JRFegan to talk about how Lucas Giolito went from being the worst pitcher in baseball to no-hit redemption.

On Tuesday, Giolito threw six perfect innings against the A's in his first career playoff start.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ly1T8hXNk22jOd6oVtaGO

Before Nuggets-Clippers tipped off, The Lead had on @kendra__andrews to talk about how Jamal Murray had ARRIVED, leading his team to a 3-1 series comeback.

12 days later, Murray and the Nuggets stunned LA with another 3-1 comeback.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/7E5BP5DVYpruqEiBpORSAP

The Lead asked @lindseyadler how the Yankees could turn things around. "They need to beat the Blue Jays, they need to beat the Blue Jays, they just need to do it."

The Yankees won their next 4 games against Toronto, starting that night.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/1X7shlyfWciL6lFuy5J7wu

The morning before the NFL season kicked off, @ByNateTaylor came by The Lead to talk about rookie sensation Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

He led the Chiefs in rushing that game with 138 yards and a touchdown.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WPfytPkESE0zVmsNeWPi6

Two weeks ago, The Lead had on @ChantelJennings to make the case for why either Breanna Stewart or A'ja Wilson should be MVP.

Later that day, the WNBA named Wilson MVP in a surprise announcement.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/2T0l2lxQUbLcvbdfNE0jbT

On Tuesday, @JoeSmithTB went on The Lead to talk about Brayden Point being the key to Tampa Bay's success.

That night, he scored the winning goal that won the Lightning the Stanley Cup.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nr06zUeVX6tm6rrZEC8K1

On Wednesday, @DOBrienATL discussed Freddie Freeman's recovery from COVID to an MVP-caliber season.

That afternoon, he hit the walkoff single in the Braves' 13-inning playoff win over the Reds.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ao21WLdiMhAqMkwgLqn28

Really makes you think, huh?

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