In this all-entertainment edition of The Flame: Entertainment & Sports, Rob dives into three trending stories across music and TV: 💍 Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce made headlines by attending a family wedding in Knoxville — but what really stood out was Taylor’s openness. Rob reflects on how different this relationship has been from her past, especial…

The 2025 NBA Finals are tied 1–1 — and we’re breaking it all down. Rob is joined by returning guest Jerry to recap Game 2, as the Thunder flipped the script and dominated the Pacers from start to finish. From OKC’s suffocating defense to SGA’s steady brilliance, we dive into how the Thunder imposed their will and what it means for the series moving…

The 2025 NBA Finals tipped off with one of the wildest comebacks in Finals history. The Indiana Pacers trailed for the first 47 minutes and 59.7 seconds… but won it all on a Tyrese Haliburton game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds left. Intro: Haliburton's Game-Winner Recap — 00:05 First Half Breakdown — 00:30– OKC’s elite defense causes 9 turnovers– M…

The 2025 NBA Finals are here — and it’s Pacers vs Thunder for the crown.In this episode, Rob dives into every angle of the matchup: the stars, the role players, the coaching battle, and the hidden X-factors that could swing the series. He ends with his bold Finals prediction — will it be Haliburton’s moment, or does OKC start a dynasty? Timestamps:…

Lea Michele is headed back to Broadway — and Rob couldn’t be more excited. In this episode, he reacts to the Chess casting news, reflects on seeing Lea live as Fanny Brice (twice!), and shares hopes for witnessing her next big moment. Then it’s off to the hardwood for a raw take on the Timberwolves’ collapse and a breakdown of how the Pacers redeem…

Rob opens this episode with a heartfelt tribute to George Wendt, reflecting on Cheers and how his portrayal of Norm still resonates as one of the most beloved sitcom roles ever. Then it's all things SNL50 — from sketch-by-sketch reactions to Ashley Padilla’s breakout moment, Scarlett Johansson making history, and Marcello Hernandez’s electric chemi…

As Saturday Night Live wraps up its historic 50th season, Rob reflects on what could be the final episode for longtime Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che. He also dives into the surprising buzz around Chloe Fineman possibly exiting the show after being noticeably absent last week. With cast shakeups looming, Rob shares why this final…

Valerie Alden returns to share her unforgettable night in the audience of The Voice. From the electric atmosphere at Universal Studios to Kelsea Ballerini’s moving live performance of “Baggage,” Valerie opens up about the joy of being there and how Kelsea’s song “Wait” resonated with her on a deeply personal level. Follow Us On Social Media: IG & T…

The Raiders landed two of Rob's favorite prospects in Ashton Jeanty and Charles Grant, while Shedeur Sanders somehow slipped to Round 5 — and Rob still can’t believe it. In this episode, he breaks down all 31 prospects he covered pre-draft, where they were selected, and how they fit with their new teams. Timestamps: Intro – 00:05–00:50 Cam Ward QB …

Rob takes a couple of minutes to express his thoughts on the ABSOLUTE steal made by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft as they draft superstar QB Shedeur Sanders at pick 144! Follow Us On Social Media: IG & TikTok- @theflame_es Host: Rob Cao

Rob Cao highlights 16 under-the-radar and high-touted prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft — from future first-rounders like Kelvin Banks Jr. to Day 3 sleepers like Cobee Bryant. Get ready for all three days of the draft with expert insight on offensive linemen, DBs, and more. Timestamps: Intro – 0:05–0:47 Defensive Tackles: Alfred Collins (Texas) – 0:5…

Rob dives into 15 NFL Draft hopefuls—including Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter & Ashton Jeanty—with honest takes on who’s legit, who’s overhyped, and who might surprise come draft day. Timestamps: Intro- 00:05-00:48 Cam Ward- 1:35-7:01 Travis Hunter- 7:06-15:16 Abdul Carter- 15:18-21:06 Will Campbell- 21:10-25:40 Mason Graham- 25:46- 27:44 First 5 D…

Rob brings on resident sports guest Jerry to break down the Florida Gators’ national title win over Houston and then dives headfirst into the wild Tuesday shakeup in the NBA. With the Denver Nuggets firing both Mike Malone and Calvin Booth, Jerry unpacks a juicy conspiracy theory that ropes in the Lakers, Celtics, and the still-stunning Luka Doncic…

It all comes down to this! Rob is joined by his friend Jerry to break down the March Madness Championship Game between Florida and Houston. From key matchups and X-factors to bold predictions, they dive into what each team needs to do to cut down the nets. Will the Gators or the Cougars take home the crown? Tune in for a fun-filled preview of colle…

Rob debuts The Flame Round, a new segment in which five topics will be covered with a format of two entertainment topics, two sports topics, & an extra wild card topic from either world! This clip is from our newest episode https://youtu.be/qIyq-9oCE_4?si=7RSDsIN1ngmRuZy3 and covers the Morgan Wallen SNL Drama, the Marlins surprisingly hot start to…

We’re switching things up on The Flame: Entertainment & Sports! This episode introduces The Flame Round—a rapid-fire breakdown of the hottest topics in entertainment and sports, with a 2-minute limit per topic. No dragging, just straight heat ⚡ Topics include: 🎭 Mikey Madison’s SNL episode/Morgan Wallen’s latest controversy ⚾ The Miami Marlins’ sho…

In this episode of The Flame: Entertainment & Sports, Rob sits down with Dylan Novak, also known as @celebrityevangelist, to discuss his incredible journey of sharing the word of God with celebrities. Dylan shares fascinating stories, including sneaking a Bible to Tom Cruise in front of Scientology security and meeting all the Impractical Jokers, w…

In this episode, we dive into Gracie Abrams’ standout performance at the iHeart Awards, Sami Sheen's exciting entry into the reality TV world, and the Miami Dolphins' big move with the signing of Willie Gay Jr. Tune in for all the latest in music, entertainment, and sports! Timestamps: Intro- 00:05-00:56 iHeart Awards Recap- 00:59-8:32 Denise Richa…

Rob gives his thoughts on Jordan Schultz's report of the Eagles allegedly being open to taking trade calls on all-pro tight end Dallas Goedert; Rob discusses his excitement of a potential Dallas Goedert & Jonnu Smith tight end pairing in Miami! Follow Us On Social Media: IG & TikTok- @theflame_es Host: Rob Cao…

Valerie Alden shares her admiration for Billie Eillish & Finneas' incredible mom, Maggie Baird! Follow Us On Social Media: IG & TikTok- @theflame_es Follow Valerie On Social Media: IG & X- @valeriealden_ TikTok- @valeriealden Photography IG- iphonephotos____by_valerie Host: Rob Cao Special Guest: Valerie Alden…

Rob discusses his excitement caused by the Dolphins early offseason decisions to beef up their offensive line! Follow Us On Social Media: IG & TikTok- @theflame_es Host: Rob Cao

The iHeartRadio Music Awards are almost here, and in this episode, host Rob Cao is joined by returning guest Valerie Alden to discuss all the excitement! Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce make their red carpet debut as a couple? Could Taylor be gearing up for a big surprise announcement? The duo dives into all the buzz surrounding the upcoming eve…

Rob gives his quick reaction to the fins adding their second olineman of free agency with former Bears big lineman Larry Borom! Follow Us On Social Media- IG & TikTok- @theflame_es Host: Rob Cao

Rob reacts to Mike Silver's latest report of the Niners & Dolphins allegedly making contract offers to Joey Bosa! Follow Us On Social Media: IG & TikTok- @theflame_es Host: Rob Cao

Rob reacts to the first two free agency signings made by the Miami Dolphins in Zach Wilson & James Daniels! Follow Us On Social Media: IG & TikTok- @theflame_es Host: Rob Cao

Rob reacts to Dianna Russini's report on the Dolphins being intersted in adding all-pro pass rusher Joey Bosa to join Chop Robinson, Jaelan Phillips, and Bradley Chubb in Miami! Follow Us On Social Media: IG & TikTok- @theflame_es Host: Rob Cao

Rob talks about the possibility of Miami upgrading at the safety positing by adding Camryn Bynum via Free Agency! Follow Us On Social Media: @theflame_es Host: Rob Cao

Rob gives his initial thoughts on future hall of fame wideout Davantae Adams joining future hall of fame quarterback Matthew Stafford in LA with the Rams! Follow Us On Social Media: IG & TikTok- @theflame_es Host: Rob Cao

Rob reacts to the Steelers trading for wideout DK Metcalf from the Seahawks! Follow Us On Social Media: IG & TikTok- @theflame_es Host: Rob Cao

Reacting to Myles Garrett signing an extension with the Browns after initially requesting a trade! Follow Us On Social Media: IG & TikTok- @theflame_es Host: Rob Cao

The NFL offseason is heating up! Geno Smith is officially reuniting with Pete Carroll in Vegas as the Raiders' new QB, Deebo Samuel has been traded to Washington, and DK Metcalf wants out—could he be the next to join Geno and Pete? Plus, Myles Garrett requests a trade, and Mike Gesicki stays put in Cincinnati. We break down all the latest moves, wh…

Rob talks about his dream tight end pairing for the Dolphins! Follow Us On Social Media: IG & TikTok- @theflame_es Host: Rob Cao

In this episode of The Flame: Entertainment & Sports, Rob is joined by his sister Diana as the two dive into all things Dancing with the Stars! They break down their experience at the DWTS Live Tour in Miami, look back at Season 33, and share their predictions for Season 34—including their dream contestants and couples. Then, we switch gears to the…

Rob dedicates this episode to the late great, Michelle Trachtenberg. We ask God to please watch Michelle's soul and hold her in his hands in heaven; while also asking God to watch over her loved ones and fans. Michelle will live on forever and we thank God for giving us Michelle.

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Rob gives his thoughts on Sabrina Carpenter's opening performance and appearance in the Domingo sketch for SNL's 50th anniversary episode!

In this episode, Rob breaks down SNL’s 50th anniversary special, recapping the best moments—from the hilarious Domingo and Scared Straight sketches to standout performances from Adam Sandler, Eddie Murphy, Will Ferrell, Kenan Thompson, and Marcello Hernandez. Rob also highlights Sabrina Carpenter’s star-making night, from her opening with Paul Simo…

Rob talks all things SNL50: The Homecoming Concert including his three standouts of the night: Miley Cyrus, Andy Samberg’s Epic Performance, & Cher’s Beauty! Follow Us On Social Media: IG & TikTok: @theflame_es Host: Rob Cao

On this special bonus episode, we preview the highly anticipated SNL50 Homecoming Concert! From musical performances by Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus to appearances by legendary former cast members like Will Ferrell, this event is shaping up to be unforgettable. Plus, with Jimmy Fallon as the host, you know there will be plenty of laughs. Tune in as we…

A huge weekend in entertainment and sports is on the horizon! We preview Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special, with legends like Adam Sandler and Tina Fey set to return. Plus, we break down the Eagles' Super Bowl victory and what it means moving forward. And in the NBA, the Miami Heat shake things up, sending Jimmy Butler to the Warriors—…

Steve Spagnuolo and Andy Reid are two of the best minds in football, and Rob can’t wait to see their gameplans unfold in the Super Bowl. From Spags’ aggressive defense to Reid’s creative play-calling, this matchup is going to be a chess match for the ages!

Rob is joined by Jerry to break down Sunday’s highly anticipated Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Eagles. They discuss the chance to witness history as Kansas City aims to become the first team ever to win three straight titles. Rob shares his excitement for the game plans of Andy Reid and Steve Spagnuolo, while Jerry wrestles with his pic…

Rob is joined by an old friend of the pod, Jerry, as they break down the blockbuster NBA trades ahead of Thursday’s deadline! Did the Lakers really pull off the steal of the decade by landing Luka Doncic? They also dive into De’Aaron Fox teaming up with Wemby in San Antonio and why the Bucks made a championship-level move by adding Kyle Kuzma! Time…

Big-time Swiftie Valerie Alden joins Rob to share her incredible experience at the GRAMMYs—where she met Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter! 🎤✨ She also dives into her passion for content creation, working with brands like Rare Beauty, and using her platform to help others. Don’t miss this amazing conversation! Follow Valerie On Social Media: IG: @…

Rob gives a preview for this coming Sunday's Grammys which will include performances by pop diva's Sabrina Carpenter & Chappell Roan; while giving an update on the Blake Lively Justin Baldoni saga! He then dives into the NFL Playoffs including a mini Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl Preview! Timestamps: Intro- 0:05-1:47 Grammys Preview- 1:50-9:46 Blake…

Rob breaks down the latest in the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal battle with new video footage, reacts to Taylor Swift cheering on Travis Kelce as the Chiefs take down the Texans, recaps divisional round action, and shares predictions for the conference championships! Timestamps: Intro- 0:05-3:26 Justin Baldoni Blake Lively Legal Update- 3:29-9:…

On this bonus episode of the podcast, Our CFB Analyst, Paul, gives us his expertise and insights as he previews tonight's National Championship matchup between The Ohio State Buckeyes & The Notre Dame Fighting Irish! Follow us on social media: IG & TikTok @theflame_es Host: Paul Rodriguez Jr.

Rob dives into some hot topics in the entertainment world, such as Justin Bieber unfollowing Usher on IG, Broadway Co-Stars Sutton Foster & Hugh Jackman dating, while also giving his thoughts on the upcoming CFP Natty b/t Notre Dame & OSU, & deep diving into the NFL Playoffs! Timestamps: Intro: 0:05-2:05 Entertainment: Justin Bieber Unfollows Usher…

Rob gives his thoughts on Justin Bieber unfollowing his alleged groomer Usher!

Rob gives his thoughts on Chris Shula's impressive playoff debut as Rams DC!