Kentucky Derby With Randy Moss, IndyCar Racer Conor Daly, Celtics/Sixers Game 7 Set, Knicks Whomp The Hawks + Hockey Playoffs and Fyre Fest

Summary of Kentucky Derby With Randy Moss, IndyCar Racer Conor Daly, Celtics/Sixers Game 7 Set, Knicks Whomp The Hawks + Hockey Playoffs and Fyre Fest

by Barstool Sports

May 1, 2026
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Overview of Pardon My Take

This episode is a packed sports-and-culture hangout centered on a massive weekend of live drama: a potential Celtics-Sixers Game 7, the Knicks’ demolition of the Hawks, NBA and NHL playoff updates, Kentucky Derby handicapping with Randy Moss, and an in-depth interview with IndyCar driver Connor Daly. The show also leans into its usual chaos: Max’s bachelor party in Vegas, Hank’s angst, clips/social-media debate, and a long Fire Fest segment that ties everything together.

NBA Playoffs: Game 7 Pressure, Blowouts, and Toxicity

Celtics vs. Sixers

  • The biggest story of the episode is the possibility of a Game 7 between the Celtics and Sixers.
  • Max is fully back in on Philadelphia, while Hank is spiraling in classic playoff-fan fashion.
  • The hosts debate:
    • Boston’s reliance on the three-point shot
    • whether Jayson Tatum’s injury could impact Game 7
    • whether the Sixers are simply playing better basketball right now
  • They also argue about social media clips during Max’s bachelor party weekend, with Hank initially trying to avoid clips and Max pushing back hard.

Knicks vs. Hawks

  • The Knicks’ huge win over Atlanta gets major attention.
  • The show treats it as a statement game and a dream scenario for New York fans.
  • Key takeaways:
    • Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the full Knicks rotation were excellent
    • The Hawks were completely overwhelmed
    • The Knicks look confident and dangerous heading into the next round

Other NBA notes

  • Pistons vs. Magic: Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero’s big scoring night made this one worth acknowledging.
  • Cavs vs. Raptors: Dennis Schröder is framed as having a revenge-game type performance.
  • Lakers vs. Rockets: The hosts discuss the danger of the Lakers blowing a 3-0 lead and how toxic it would get if it happened.
  • Timberwolves vs. Nuggets: They briefly predict Denver’s ability to close things out despite Minnesota’s injuries.

NHL Playoffs and Hockey Talk

  • The crew recaps a bunch of playoff hockey results and storylines:
    • Minnesota Wild advancing
    • Penguins/Islanders-style press-off and overtime drama
    • Golden Knights winning in double overtime
    • Canes being a very good but boring team, per the usual hockey-banter script
  • There’s also a recurring joke about the NBA vs. NHL playoff “war,” with the hosts comparing which league is delivering more drama.

LIV Golf: The “Post-Mortem” Segment

  • A long tangent covers LIV Golf’s future, including reports that Saudi funding may be pulling back.
  • The hosts joke about:
    • LIV being “sold for parts”
    • players and teams losing their identities
    • who the real winners and losers are
  • Despite the jokes, the discussion lands on a real takeaway:
    • LIV made pro golf louder and more interesting
    • It may have helped raise player earnings and forced the PGA Tour to evolve
    • But as a standalone league, it never fully took over the sport

Kentucky Derby with Randy Moss

Randy Moss returns for his annual Derby preview, and the segment goes deep on race handicapping, post positions, and horse-trainera storylines.

Key Derby takeaways

  • Randy says the Derby is wide open, with multiple horses clustered closely together on the odds board.
  • He explains why post position matters, but also why it’s often overstated.
  • He addresses the cracked hoof on Renegade and says it’s not necessarily a major issue in horse racing.

Randy’s picks

  • Kentucky Oaks
    • Always a Runner is his favorite to win
    • Prom Queen is the key exacta partner
  • Kentucky Derby
    • Chief Wallaby is his top pick
    • He also likes Temptable in another race on the card
    • He mentions Golden Tempo as a live exotic contender
  • He also says the Japanese horses probably won’t win this year, though one could hit the board.

Notable Derby topics

  • The meaning of the 1-hole and why it’s not automatically a death sentence
  • Bill Mott and his son Riley both having horses in the race
  • The role of jockey age, including a 59-year-old Mike Smith
  • The idea that cool weather generally helps racehorses
  • The Oaks running under the lights this year, which Randy says should look fantastic

Interview with Connor Daly

Connor Daly is a very strong guest segment: funny, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about racing.

What he covers

  • The difference between IndyCar and Formula 1
    • F1 is a global, highly limited job market
    • IndyCar has a wider variety of tracks and its own crown jewel in the Indy 500
  • How realistic simulators are
  • Why racing is physically demanding
    • no power steering
    • huge heat stress
    • long periods of intense concentration
  • What it feels like to race at 225+ mph
    • adrenaline and fear-of-death intensity
    • racing as a kind of addiction

Personal storylines

  • Daly talks about:
    • moving to Europe as a teenager to chase racing
    • testing in F1
    • working with engineers
    • dealing with type 1 diabetes
  • He explains that his diagnosis hasn’t stopped him, and he uses his platform to encourage kids with diabetes.

Fun race-week details

  • The Snake Pit at Indy
  • Carb Day confusion and the classic joke that it’s about carburetors, not pasta
  • The physical grind of the Indy 500
  • The idea of drinking the whole milk in victory lane and maybe sharing it with the crew

Fire Fest of the Week

The episode closes with the usual PMT chaos.

Max’s tux problem

  • Max realizes he may have to buy or borrow a tuxedo for a wedding while traveling for:
    • the bachelor party
    • the show schedule
    • Vegas
    • Los Angeles
    • San Diego
  • This becomes a genuine logistics headache.

Physical complaints and weather issues

  • The hosts joke that the weather shift is wrecking their bodies.
  • There’s a lot of talk about being out of shape, sweating, and needing a buffer between cold and hot weather.

Zach’s AI “stolen valor” issue

  • Zach got mistakenly associated with an AI-generated basketball stat line and has had to explain repeatedly that he is not a 40-point scorer.

Birthday shoutouts

  • The episode ends with the usual birthday segment, including references to:
    • Chet Holmgren
    • Wes Welker
    • Paul George
    • Brooks Koepka
    • other Barstool-adjacent birthday shoutouts

Bottom Line

This is a classic PMT episode: sports-heavy, argument-driven, funny, and chaotic. The biggest anchors are:

  • a possible Sixers-Celtics Game 7
  • the Knicks looking like a force
  • Derby prep with Randy Moss
  • an excellent racing interview with Connor Daly
  • and the ongoing bachelor party / Fire Fest absurdity that ties the whole show together.