TJ Oshie, Spurs Force A Game 7, Baseball and Presidents + Fyre Fest Of The Week

Summary of TJ Oshie, Spurs Force A Game 7, Baseball and Presidents + Fyre Fest Of The Week

by Barstool Sports

2h 30m•May 29, 2026
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Overview of Pardon My Take

This episode is a classic PMT mix of sports analysis, absurd banter, and a strong interview with retired NHL star T.J. Oshie. The show centers on the Thunder-Spurs Game 7 buildup, Wemby-related drama, Christopher Sánchez’s historic pitching run, and a wide-ranging hockey conversation with Oshie about the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Capitals’ 2018 title, and his Olympic shootout legend. The back half spirals into the usual PMT chaos: U.S. soccer coaching drama, field goal posts, pool ownership, Pokémon, birthday confusion, and a few very unserious gifts.

T.J. Oshie Interview

Hockey legacy, Olympics, and the 2018 Capitals run

  • Oshie talked about the pain and toughness of playing through injuries in the playoffs, including:
    • sports hernia/core surgery
    • broken hand/collarbone-type issues
    • the difference between “playing hurt” and being unavailable to help the team
  • He reflected on the Capitals’ long-awaited 2018 Stanley Cup win:
    • the team finally bought in defensively under Barry Trotz
    • veteran leaders like Ovechkin, Backstrom, Carlson, and Holtby were central
    • the Cup celebration in Vegas was unforgettable and very fan-inclusive
  • He said the most satisfying part of the championship was ending the franchise’s years of playoff heartbreak.

Shootout legend and Olympic memory

  • Oshie broke down his famous Olympic shootout vs. Russia in detailed fashion:
    • he pre-scouted the goalie
    • repeated several five-hole attempts
    • went back to the same move after realizing it worked
  • He said the moment felt fun and routine to him, but he now understands how huge it was for fans and for Team USA’s identity.

Capitals, Ovechkin, and the future

  • Oshie said he still isn’t sure whether Ovechkin will return next season.
  • His read: the time off may make Ovi miss hockey enough to come back for one more run.
  • He’d love a farewell tour for Ovi if it happens.

Hockey tactics and playoff talk

  • Oshie explained how to beat a high-pressure forecheck like Carolina’s:
    • use short support passes
    • let their pressure come to you
    • avoid forcing long plays
    • cycle the puck and wear them down
  • He said Vegas is built for playoff hockey because of its leadership, experience, and ability to thrive in high-pressure series.
  • He expects a tough matchup if Vegas meets Carolina.

Golf and Tahoe

  • Oshie is playing in the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe.
  • He set top-20, then top-15, as goals and thinks his game is trending well.
  • He mentioned experimenting with a Moe Norman-style swing to ease back pain.
  • He also admitted he’s still hilariously competitive in random situations, like trying to be first in the school pickup line.

Thunder-Spurs Game 7 and the NBA Chaos

A “toxic” but fun series

  • The hosts fully embraced the Thunder-Spurs series as one of the most entertaining and toxic playoff matchups in recent memory.
  • They discussed:
    • SGA flopping discourse
    • Wemby refusing to do media after Game 5
    • hard fouls, physical play, and general bad blood
    • online arguments and over-the-top reaction tweets
  • Their consensus: it’s toxic, but in a fun way.

Game 7 outlook

  • They liked Oklahoma City’s chances in Game 7, even though the series has been wildly inconsistent.
  • Their main point was that the games have often been blowouts rather than close finishes, which makes the tension weird but still entertaining.
  • They also mentioned the Thunder role players, especially Alex Caruso, stepping up in key games.

Wemby/media and player discourse

  • They criticized Wembanyama for skipping media after a bad loss, arguing that if you want to be the face of the league, you need to face the music.
  • At the same time, they admitted his frustration shows how much he hates losing, which they somewhat respect.

Knicks note: Mitchell Robinson

  • Mitchell Robinson’s broken pinky became a side topic.
  • The hosts felt it likely won’t matter much if he plays, since his game is mostly defense, rebounding, and rim protection.
  • The bigger issue is whether it affects his grip and availability at all.

Christopher Sánchez and the Phillies/MLB Bit

Historic pitching run

  • The show spent a lot of time joking around while also acknowledging Christopher Sánchez’s dominant stretch:
    • scoreless all month
    • 44 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings
    • the only modern-era MLB pitcher with 40+ strikeouts and no runs allowed in a calendar month
  • Max was “forced” to lead with Sánchez, but the hosts kept derailing into presidential trivia.

Grover Cleveland and baseball history chaos

  • The conversation spiraled into jokes about Grover Cleveland, Grover Cleveland Alexander, and old-time baseball/presidential overlaps.
  • The bit centered on how weirdly intertwined 19th-century presidents and baseball history can be.

MLB side joke

  • They also referenced a combined Astros no-hitter, then immediately had to correct themselves after mixing up the opponent.
  • The running joke was that the show had already covered it, and someone had forgotten.

Other Sports and News

U.S. Soccer / Pochettino

  • The hosts debated the optics of U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino meeting with AC Milan representatives before a major tournament.
  • Their take:
    • the email/phone-call angle is overblown
    • but it is still not a great look
    • ideally, the coach should be fully focused on the World Cup
  • They acknowledged that this is normal in soccer, where coaches often interview for new jobs while still employed.

NHL playoff picture

  • They congratulated the Vegas Golden Knights on sweeping Colorado.
  • They argued the NHL playoff seeding format often leads to the best series happening too early and the later rounds becoming less competitive.
  • They also said Carolina looked overwhelming against Montreal and would likely advance.

Fyre Fest and Closing Chaos

Hank’s fire fest: pool ownership

  • Hank complained that owning a pool is way more work than expected:
    • motor issues
    • pump problems
    • chemical balancing
    • cleaning and maintenance headaches
  • He also told a story about falling off a chair while trying to fix the shade mechanism for his balcony.
  • The group joked that he now needs a “house caretaker” to explain how all the custom systems work.

PFT’s fire fest: Pokémon and PC gaming

  • PFT said his son is now into Pokémon, and he got burned buying resold Pokémon packs online.
  • He admitted he doesn’t have the mental bandwidth to fully learn Pokémon, though he’s trying to get involved for his kid.
  • Zach’s fire fest was about moving from console gaming to PC gaming and getting trapped in tech support hell.
  • His advice: if the computer doesn’t work, don’t let anyone talk you into becoming a PC gamer.

Gifts, jokes, and outro mayhem

  • The show ended with a bunch of random gifts and running gags:
    • Max got a custom “99 Meatballs” Eagles jersey from Big Dom
    • he also received a Jason Werth banner
    • PFT announced the acquisition of a field goal post from the Chargers’ old practice facility
  • The field goal post sparked a long argument about where to put it, with the hosts insisting they’ll “figure it out later.”
  • The outro included their typical absurd side debates about birthday confusion, pizza-level competitiveness, and whatever else came to mind.