Key Takeaways
- John Tesh debuted his new "Sports" album, featuring two versions of "Round Ball Rock."
- "Round Ball Rock" is returning as the NBA theme on NBC after 8,532 days.
- John Tesh discussed his dual career as a successful musician and a former "Entertainment Tonight" host.
- Tony presented his "Top 5" NFL observations, analyzing team quality and specific player performances.
- The episode included an in-depth analysis of recent NFL games, focusing on execution errors and injury impact.
Deep Dive
- Six-time Emmy and two-time Grammy nominee John Tesh releases his "Sports" album after over 20 years, featuring two versions of "Round Ball Rock."
- Tesh composed his first sports music for CBS Sports covering the 1982 Tour de France, noting a 'heroic march' style.
- The new album features 11 new themes created with live musicians, not AI, with Tesh using battle ropes to ensure tempo and energy.
- "Round Ball Rock" returns as the NBA theme on NBC after 8,532 days, with a doubleheader scheduled.
- Tesh will play the song live on the "Today" show on October 21st, coinciding with its return.
- The song originated from Tesh recording musical ideas on his answering machine while covering a tour in France, with the popular version being the original 1989 demo.
- Tesh recounted watching the 1990 premiere of "Roundball Rock" during a San Antonio vs. Lakers game.
- John Tesh discusses his new "Sports" album tracks, reflecting on his past role as an "Entertainment Tonight" host and his musical aspirations.
- He notes the enduring appeal of his music, including how a 35-year-old song was revitalized by a "Saturday Night Live" spoof, unexpectedly benefiting his career.
- The hosts later explored Tesh's dual career as a broadcaster and musician, questioning which he is prouder of, recalling his 1990s hosting tenure.
- Tony presents his "Top 5" NFL observations, questioning the quality of teams like the Bills after recent performances.
- He ranked the Seahawks and Colts as the third-best teams, despite the Buccaneers' win over Seattle.
- Tony highlighted Jacoby Brissett's recent performance of 320 yards and two touchdowns, which surpassed Kyler Murray's stats from 34 games prior.
- Tony's number one pick for his "Top 5" is the Kansas City Chiefs, citing their improved explosive play rate compared to earlier in the season.
- Subsequent discussion analyzed Chicago-Washington and 49ers-Tampa Bay matchups, focusing on execution errors and the impact of injuries on team performance.
- The Buffalo Bills were labeled a 'fraud' due to their opponents' combined losing record and unexpectedly close games, questioning their quarterback's MVP caliber with injured receivers.
- San Francisco 49ers player Jawan Jennings played through multiple injuries, including five broken ribs and two ankle sprains, highlighting widespread league injuries.