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Sir Charles! The Round Mound of Rebound himself & Tim McCormick's favorite teammate he ever had joins the show! Charles shares his thoughts on the Wolverines, their chances in the Big Dance & much more in this candid conversation between two old friends. Charles shares what he thinks of the college basketball landscape today, lessons he learned from Dr. J & Moses Malone, why Michigan Legend Rudy Tomjanovich was his favorite coach, his golf game & working with his co-stars on the Capital One commercials - Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Garner, & how he & Magic were excited to meet Caitlin Clark lol...

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• [00:00] – Intro and Welcome

  Tim McCormick introduces the show & his former Philadelphia 76ers teammate, the legendary Charles Barkley.

• [01:30] – The Magic of March Madness & Final Four Memories

  Charles discusses his excitement for the tournament & shares why the Final Four is one of the greatest sporting events he's ever experienced.

• [02:51] – Working with Dick Vitale in Dayton

  Charles talks about finally getting the chance to call a game with Dick Vitale & provides an update on Dick’s health & inspiring spirit [03:47].

• [04:47] – Reflections on Basketball and Life

  Charles & Tim reflect on how lucky they have been to have careers built around "a stupid ball" & their shared journey from the 1984 NBA Draft [06:01].

• [06:18] – Golf Journeys & Cobbs Creek

  A look into Charles's golf game, his history at Cobbs Creek, and Tiger Woods' renovation of the historic course [06:53].

• [07:51] – Mentorship from Moses Malone & Dr. J

  Charles shares the pivotal story of Moses Malone calling him "fat and lazy" [08:42], helping him lose 50 pounds, and the importance of veteran leadership for young players today [09:40].

• [10:36] – Michigan Basketball Analysis

  Charles breaks down the current Michigan squad, comparing them to Arizona and discussing their potential for a Final Four run despite recent injuries [11:13].