Mets Shortstop Francisco Lindor, Keith Yandle Talking Stanley Cup Playoffs (With Bonus Biz & Whit), NBA Playoffs Set And Fyre Fest Of The Week

Summary of Mets Shortstop Francisco Lindor, Keith Yandle Talking Stanley Cup Playoffs (With Bonus Biz & Whit), NBA Playoffs Set And Fyre Fest Of The Week

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2h 45m•April 17, 2026
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Overview of Mets Shortstop Francisco Lindor, Keith Yandle Talking Stanley Cup Playoffs (With Bonus Biz & Whit), NBA Playoffs Set And Fyre Fest Of The Week

This episode of Part of My Take covers a lot: NBA play-in results and playoff betting talk, a deep Stanley Cup preview with Keith Yandle, an in-studio interview with Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, the usual “Fyre Fest” personal anecdotes, and a bunch of sponsor reads (DraftKings, Bombas, Twisted Tea, Nutrafol, etc.). The hosts mix sports analysis, betting/parlay picks, locker-room anecdotes and offbeat comedy — good for a listener who wants quick takeaways on the NBA and NHL playoffs plus a long-form athlete interview.

NBA playoffs & play‑in recap

  • Play‑in roundup: Philadelphia beat Orlando to secure a playoff spot. Hosts debated the value of the expanded play‑in (good TV, weakens the meaning of “making the playoffs”).
  • Sixers vs Celtics preview: conversation focused on Joel Embiid’s absence, Tyrese Maxey as the primary threat, the role of Andre Drummond as a glue/energy piece and VJ (Vijay) Beachem’s defensive/energy value.
    • Key talking points: whether the Sixers can upset Boston (hosts split, with an expectation it’s an uphill climb without Embiid), how one or two strong Maxey games can change the narrative, and the importance of Embiid’s availability.
  • Other notes:
    • Warriors Clippers play‑in: Steph + Draymond delivered a vintage performance; Draymond’s late defense on Kawhi praised.
    • Clippers/Thunder pick‑swap consequences discussed (pick movement after losses).
    • DraftKings segment: hosts mapped out a Saturday parlay they liked:
      • Anthony Edwards 4+ threes
      • James Harden 3.5+ threes (Hank’s bet)
      • Luke Kennard 19 (points/rebounds/assists or scoring-target bet referenced)
      • Mikal Bridges 13+ points (another pick mentioned)
    • Broad sentiment: the first round will be fun; play‑in games are entertaining but polarizing in principle.

NHL — Stanley Cup playoff conversation with Keith Yandle

  • Format gripe: Yandle and hosts dislike the divisional/playoff structure (it forces early knockouts of legitimate contenders); prefer a straight 1–8 seeding.
  • Series to watch:
    • Bruins vs Sabres: Buffalo’s story (return to playoffs after long absence) vs Boston’s hot goalie (Swayman) and top talent — predicted to be a compelling, close first‑round series.
    • West highlight: Colorado/Minnesota and Knights/Oilers matchups are heavy-hitting first‑round series that could have been later-round affairs under a different format.
  • Goaltending: East standouts named — Andrei Vasilevskiy (Tampa) and Jeremy Swayman (Boston). West answers included Jake Oettinger (Dallas) and Colorado’s goaltending tandem/strength.
  • Fun Yandle categories (lighthearted):
    • “Moose” (big physical forwards): Mikko Rantanen, Tage Thompson, Zdorov called out.
    • “Beauties” (skilled + stylish): David Pastrnak (“Pasta”) and Nathan MacKinnon mentioned.
  • Takeaway: wide-open, watchable playoffs — plenty of must‑see matchups even if format is imperfect. Several hosts urged betting on mid‑longshot futures (Buffalo, Edmonton, Dallas, etc.) given the parity.

Francisco Lindor interview — main takeaways

  • Career/NYC: Lindor reflected on being in his sixth season with the Mets, loving New York and the daily accountability the city brings to athletes.
  • Consistency & durability: emphasized pride in being a consistently productive player year after year and the mental approach—treating every day the same and focusing on fundamentals over superstitions.
  • On Shohei Ohtani at-bat: Lindor described his first plate appearance vs Ohtani as a true “battle” and admired Ohtani’s pitch sequencing.
  • World Baseball Classic: Lindor loved the WBC atmosphere — national pride, different music/foods/energy, and the intensity of daily elimination feel.
  • Superstition: Lindor said he stepped away from heavy superstitions (e.g., ritualizing every day) after his injury in 2019 — prefers routine/preparation to magical thinking. He did praise reduced arguing and faster resolution from VAR/robot umpire systems (ABS/challenges) even if he doesn’t plan to challenge much himself.
  • Toughest pitchers faced: David Price, Chris Sale, CC Sabathia and Garrett Richards were singled out as pitchers who were especially tough.
  • Social media: tries to avoid Twitter/reading negativity; will watch his own highlight clips to build confidence instead of scrolling criticism.
  • Miscellaneous: enjoyed Toronto as a visiting city, laughed at mascot banter (Frank the Tank), plugged sponsor Nutrafol (hair health) and noted he expresses himself through his hair.

Fyre Fest of the Week & personal segments (short highlights)

  • LIV Golf / Live golf panic: hosts discussed rumors about LIV’s financial woes (Saudi PIF role, impact of the Middle East conflict) — confusion spread on social media; LIV officials later reassured the season would continue for now. Brook Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau and other LIV stories were mentioned.
  • Everyday “Fyre Fest” anecdotes:
    • Henry: AirPods-in-the-washer tale (classic modern mistake).
    • Hank: anti-AirPods stance; prefers wired/headband noise‑canceling cans for reliability.
    • Zach: apartment hunting woes in Chicago — scams on TikTok listing, shady “exclusive” brokers who won’t reveal addresses without commitment.
    • Memes/other hosts: comedic bits (shirt tucks, baths, bachelor party talk).
  • Small personal beats that show the running crew culture: housing frustrations, laundry fails, and podcast-studio banter.

Notable quotes & moments

  • On the play‑in: “I hate that the play‑in exists, but the games themselves rock.” — host reaction capturing the show’s ambivalence.
  • Yandle on format: losing contenders early “sucks” and creates job risk for coaches/GMs.
  • Lindor: “I’m a lover, not a fighter” — lighthearted quote about not hating rival teams.
  • Memorable comic running bits: debate about being “a fuckface,” Hank’s “lefty” Twisted Tea promotion, and the hosts’ playful roast of one another.

Betting / actionable items mentioned

  • DraftKings promo: hosts pushed DraftKings Sportsbook (code TAKE) and suggested specific prop bets/parlay for opening weekend (Edwards 4+ 3s, Harden 3.5+ 3s, Luke Kennard scoring target, Mikal Bridges 13+ pts).
  • NHL futures odds discussed roughly (examples cited on show):
    • Stars ~10‑1, Oilers ~13‑1, Sabres ~14‑1, Wild longer — hosts suggested sprinkling on good 10–20‑1 value teams (e.g., Edmonton, Buffalo, Dallas depending on preference).
  • Sponsor calls to action:
    • Nutrafol (code PMT) — hair supplements, promo details given during interview.
    • Other sponsors: Bombas, Chevy, Twisted Tea, Morgan & Morgan, Experian (ads interspersed).

Quick “What to watch/hear” summary

  • NBA: Sixers in, Celtics matchup must‑watch for the East; Warriors/Clippers play‑in was Steph/Draymond nostalgia.
  • NHL: Bruins vs Sabres and Knights/Oilers & Colorado/Minnesota are the first‑round series to tune in for.
  • Baseball: Lindor’s interview is a good deep dive into the Mets shortstop’s mentality — consistency, love of NYC, WBC takeaways and less superstition.
  • Bonus: the episode contains betting talk and a few entertaining personal stories — good if you like sports analysis + offbeat studio banter.

If you want a single action from the episode: consider the DraftKings parlay ideas and the hosts’ suggested NHL futures (sprinkle small stakes on 10–20‑1 teams you like), and use the sponsor promo codes: TAKE (DraftKings) and PMT (Nutrafol).