Overview of Pardon My Take — Patrick Kane In Studio, LeBron “To Philadelphia,” and a Spoon-Food Mount Rushmore
This episode mixed a major hockey interview with one of the show’s biggest running jokes: a fake-but-treated-as-real LeBron James “decision” to join the Philadelphia 76ers. The crew spent much of the show riffing on how that would reshape the NBA, with Max going all-in on the fantasy while Hank and Memes debated the fallout. The other big centerpiece was a great in-studio conversation with Patrick Kane about his emotional return to Chicago, his health, and what it means to be back with the Blackhawks.
Patrick Kane Returns to Chicago
Why the return mattered
- Kane described the move back to the Blackhawks as emotional and surreal, especially because the announcement hit just as he was heading to the rink.
- He talked about the immediate reaction around Chicago: billboards, Wrigley tributes, and the city’s overwhelming welcome.
- He said the support from Chicago fans has always mattered to him and helped make the return feel special.
Health, hip surgery, and longevity
- Kane gave an update on his hip, explaining that the procedure essentially capped the top of the femur and removed arthritis.
- He said he felt better almost immediately after surgery, though it took a couple years to feel fully like himself again.
- He emphasized that he feels good now and still believes he can play at a high level.
Playing with Bedard and the new Blackhawks
- Kane said he’s excited about the current roster and thinks Chicago made smart moves.
- He’s looking forward to playing with Connor Bedard and helping younger players develop.
- He stressed that he wants to be treated like a teammate, not just a legend passing through.
Nostalgia and championship memories
- Kane walked through several famous Blackhawks memories:
- The 2010 Stanley Cup run and the famous game-winning goal in Philadelphia
- The 2013 and 2015 championship teams
- Cup celebrations, parties, and the infamous “cup curfew”
- He also reflected on how lucky he was to be part of that era and how quickly it all happened.
International hockey and legacy
- Kane said he was proud to watch younger American stars win gold, even though he wanted to be on that team.
- He noted that a lot of those players grew up watching him, which made the moment meaningful.
LeBron James to Philadelphia: The Show’s Biggest Bit
The episode leaned heavily into the joke that LeBron James “chose” the Philadelphia 76ers, and Max immediately became the show’s most enthusiastic LeBron fan.
What the crew argued about
- Max treated the move like a huge basketball upgrade and an even bigger win for the show.
- Hank and others pushed back, arguing that LeBron’s arrival raises the pressure to championship-or-bust levels.
- The crew debated:
- Whether Embiid is healthy enough to carry the load
- Who gets the last shot
- Whether LeBron would ever get booed in Philadelphia
- How much blame Embiid would take if things go wrong
The main joke
- The running joke was that Philadelphia now has to live with LeBron’s gravity, expectations, and media attention.
- Max, meanwhile, fully embraced the “Bronsexual” role and acted like the team’s title hopes were already transformed.
Who’s Back of the Week
Notable returns and headlines
- Tony Romo: arrested for OWI in Milwaukee during a golf event; the crew joked about Wisconsin’s lenient first-offense process.
- Football is back: the show celebrated the return of NFL storylines, training camp reports, and meaningless preseason content.
- Patrick Mahomes: discussed as back in camp, though the crew noted some concern about his knee/leg size.
- Brandon Aiyuk: mocked for buying a very expensive house in Northern Virginia, with the crew jokingly worrying about his judgment.
- Matt Nagy: his new acronym, “Physical Tough Smart Detailed,” was hilariously reduced to PTSD.
- PCA (Pete Crow-Armstrong): Big Cat declared him the MVP because of how fun he is to watch.
- Jacoby Brissett: signed with the Cardinals, ending a long-running bit about his free agency.
- Mike Vrabel: praised for using a dog in a jersey as a human shield in a media moment.
- Caitlin Clark: more overblown discourse, with the crew noting how impossible it is to have rational discussion around her online.
Mount Rushmore of Things You Eat With a Spoon
The draft turned into a debate over what counts as a spoon food, with several near-protests and a few contested category picks.
Final-ish draft highlights
- Ice cream
- Soup
- Cereal
- Mashed potatoes
- Chili
- Peanut butter
- Mac and cheese
- Yogurt
- Applesauce
- Pudding
- Fried rice
The controversy
- Gelato was briefly pushed as a separate pick, then walked back.
- Cereal was a surprise value pick and caused the biggest reaction.
- The crew argued over whether some items were really spoon foods or belonged in a different utensil category.
Bottom Line
This episode was a classic mix of:
- a major guest interview with Patrick Kane
- heavy sports-comedy riffing about a fictional LeBron-to-Sixers decision
- offseason NFL news and absurdities in Who’s Back
- a chaotic but funny Mount Rushmore draft
The Patrick Kane segment was the emotional core, while the LeBron/Sixers bit drove most of the comedy and debate.