Addison Rae is officially hitting the road! Rob kicks things off by celebrating her journey from TikTok pioneer to full-blown pop star, mentioning her debut album Addison (released June 6) and highlighting the international stops (UK, Netherlands) and U.S. cities (Nashville, NYC, Boston) on her first-ever tour. He also shouts out fellow TikTok trailblazer Charli D’Amelio, who’s thriving in a new lane on Broadway in & Juliet.

Then, the Traitors Season 4 cast reveal is here — and the biggest surprise? Donna Kelce. Rob explains why casting Travis Kelce’s mom was a genius move to bring in Swifties and new fans, and shares excitement for cast members like Laguna Beach and One Tree Hill alum Stephen Colletti, and Dancing with the Stars icon Mark Ballas — who Rob believes could become the new faithfuls’ MVP.

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The Thunder are one win away.

In this 6-minute Game 5 recap, Rob Cao breaks down the rise of Jalen Williams — who continues to grow more assertive each game — and how his development is taking pressure off SGA and unlocking OKC’s full offensive potential. Rob also covers another strong performance from Shai, the unfortunate injury to Tyrese Haliburton, and the relentless effort from TJ McConnell that kept Indiana within striking distance.

With OKC now up 3–2, the Thunder have a chance to close it out Thursday night in Indy — but the Pacers aren’t done just yet.

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Two games. Two near-identical finishes.In this short bonus episode, Rob breaks down the striking similarity between Game 3 and Game 4 of the NBA Finals — from Indiana’s late-game takeover to OKC’s fourth-quarter fire to tie the series 2–2.🎙️ Hosted by Rob Cao📲 Follow @theflame_es on IG & TikTok📺 Watch on YouTube | 🎧 Listen on Apple & Spotify

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, especially her ultra-private time with Joe Alwyn, and how this latest appearance speaks volumes about her connection with Travis.

🎤 Sabrina Carpenter just announced Man’s Best Friend, a brand new album dropping 8/29 — just months after Short n’ Sweet. Rob shares his surprise at the quick turnaround, praises her team’s smart momentum play, breaks down the new single “Manchild,” and hopes Miami finally lands a tour stop.

📺 Netflix’s Tires is back for Season 2 and Rob is loving it. He explains how the show gives him that classic Office-era comedy fix, spotlights the chemistry between Shane Gillis and Steve Gerben, and shows love to standout additions like Veronika Slowikowska and Joe DeRosa (especially as a big Impractical Jokers fan).

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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 forward.

We discuss:

00:47 - OKC’s defensive blueprint vs Indy’s offense

2:21 - Tyrese Haliburton’s lack of early aggression

3:48 - How Game 2 mirrored Game 1 — but in reverse

6:14 - What adjustments both teams must make heading into Game 3

9:30 - The importance of Aaron Wiggins’ spark

12:47 - Why Indy’s pace and defensive effort must return

13:18 - Tyrese Haliburton’s lack of early aggression (continuation)

16:55 - How SGA’s mental game makes him one of the league’s most complete stars

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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– Missed opportunities on offense– Obi Toppin & TJ McConnell show life for Indy– Coach Carlisle’s full-court press adjustment

Second Half Breakdown — 05:38– OKC holds lead early– Thomas Bryant sparks Indy– Nembhard’s hustle changes the tone– Siakam’s key fourth quarter moments– Haliburton’s buzzer-beating winner

Thunder's Offensive Issues — 07:22– SGA and Caruso shine individually– No rhythm from others

Closing Takeaways — 08:38– Pacers take 1–0 lead despite trailing for 48 minutes– Coaching, effort, and depth defined Game 1

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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:

00:05 – Intro

01:42 – Pacers Breakdown: Haliburton, Siakam & Carlisle's chess moves

04:21 – Who Must Step Up? Nembhard & Nesmith

07:34 – Thunder Breakdown: SGA’s MVP run, Jalen Williams, Chet’s dominance

10:59 – Rebounding War: Chet & Hartenstein vs Indy’s Bigs

12:31 – Caruso’s Defensive Role on Haliburton

13:02 – X-Factors: Mathurin & Jaylin Williams

17:34 – Rob’s Bold NBA Finals Prediction

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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 redeemed themselves in Game 4 vs. the Knicks.

Timestamps:

Intro- 0:05-0:52

Lea Michele's Return To Broadway- 0:54-6:29

WCF/ECF Update- 6:31-10:26

Outro- 10:28-11:03

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