30 Rack of Sports

Each of us want to thank our listeners who have stuck with us from the very beginning. We unpack Ohio college football as best we can for now and enjoy some of our all-time favorite Ohio beers. Your "Beer of The Week" could be enjoying one of your own all-time favorites or trying something completely new. Cause hey-- we've only covered less than 25% of all the breweries in Ohio.

Episode 99. The Game. OHIO. STATE. The most Ohio of all Ohio podcast episodes is right here in this Buckeyes-Only-Special featuring a nod to the great state-- a "Beer of The Week" from aptly named March First Brewing.

Ohio in Hawaii! The Buckeyes and Bearcats both head to the Maui Invitational next week for a stacked mid-season basketball tournament. We have your preview-- plus, we talk college football playoff, cereal and beer. Platform Beer Co. makes another appearance on the podcast with this week's "Beer of The Week."

It's a big episode after a week off with a lot to unpack. There's basketball of the association and of the college variety. Cavs could really have somethin' this season. There's the Browns... sicking the DAWGS on the Bengals which resulted in Bourbon Barrel Aged Malort shots on this here episode. But above all else, it's another IPA for our "Beer of The Week" from Worthington, Ohio's Zaftig Brewing Company. PREVIEW: 100th Episode Special Coming This Winter

Boo! It's Monday Night Football! We're way out in Southeast Ohio for this episode where our "Beer of The Week" bring a juicy flavor to the table. The Ohio Bobcats are looking juicy as they head into week one of Midweek MACtion, facing a pivotal matchup against Buffalo. Plus, a look at the Buckeyes and Bearcats who each have a marquee matchup this weekend before the big Ohio showdown on Halloween night. We have your preview for the Bengals taking on the Browns this Monday.

Don't you know Pump it up? You've got to Pumpkin it up for "Beer of The Week" this fall! We talk college football-- mid-season surprises, mid-atlantic weeknights and the unstoppable force that is The Ohio State Buckeyes. And we (sadly) close the book on another baseball season, recording just moment after the Guardians' campaign comes to a close in the divisional round.

It's Saucy in Ohio where playoff-palooza has struck the great state as the AL Central Champions are primed and ready for Wild Card Weekend in Cleveland. Hear why the young Guardians window is just now opening after we discuss the playoffs chances for FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew SC and even the Ohio State Buckeyes.

It's the Submerged Witbier from 13 Below Brewery-- a Cincinnati westside staple now five years running-- and it's our "Beer of The Week." We'll discuss a stunning weekend of football that includes a long-awaited 1-0 start for the Browns and a wild Bengals defeat after a Saturday that saw many upsets in college football's AP Top 25. And we haven't forgotten about your first place Cleveland Guardians! They're one of three Ohio teams making a huge playoff push this week.

For the first time ever, each of us has our own individual type of alcohol as we pay up on our bets. Which is why Greg is sipping Colt 45, Josh is doing shots of Malort and Zack, who hasn't lost a bet, is enjoying Taft's Brewing Company's "Cincy Cobra" Citra IPA. It all ties in to our annual NFL Futures episode where we break down some of the NFL's season-long wagers while previewing the seasons ahead of Week 1 for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns.

It's that time of year. College Football, Week 1! Pace yourself. Start with a light beer like Streetside's refreshing Gose we had as our "Beer of The Week." We'll be previewing Ohio State's massive opener against the Fighting Irish and also the Bearcats trip to Fayetteville, Arkansas to face the Razorbacks. But not before Greg and Josh discuss the latest controversial chapter in Ohio's Hell Is Real rivalry.

We get absolutely tubular on this one, dude. Shredding with our old pal Spudz as we get pitted for our "Beer of The Week." And college football is on the horizon so we discuss the wild landscape, bold Buckeye predictions, bold Bearcat predictions and more. Plus-- a little baseball talk with a lot of movement around the trade deadline in Ohio.

Greg and Josh at the table once again with a wildly different beverage for our "Beer of The Week." And yes-- more rivalry talk as the Crew topple FC Cincinnati.. and Greg's Cubs take on Josh's Reds at the Field of Dreams in only less than a month. And it's the talk of all things hockey-- we discuss the stunner signing by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

A delightfully different Hibiscus Ale from Cartridge Brewing is our "Beer of The Week" as we preview what some are calling the biggest match to date in Ohio's 'Hell is Real' Derby. But we'll also talk Baker Mayfield's exit from Cleveland and other sports restructuring happening around the country.

This is the fourth Beer of The Week we've done from Rhinegeist, breaking their tie with Jackie O's for most Beers of The Week on the podcast from a single brewery. Three of their four beers we've featured have been collaborations! That includes this Ohio-themed, two-for-one IPA they've brewed with Columbus Brewing Company (their second Beer of The Week). Also, sports!

Can you hear us now? Can you see us now? We're right over here in Ohio talking about beer, baseball and open-palm slapping. Things might look the same or they might sound different to you. This may be the one episode you ever listen to. Or watch. Crack one open and have a good time.

"Threes Chaos" is the name of our Beer of The Week from Rolling Mill Brewing Company. And this year, it is only three Ohio schools that will look to make chaos in the NCAA Tournament. We worry about each team's chances, debate our final four picks and determine which region will be the most exciting to watch in this year's March Madness edition of 30 RACKetology.

Welcome to L.A. The Bengals have achieved the impossible in just about every way imaginable. Now, the final task lays ahead this weekend as they play for their first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. But is the moment bigger for the Rams? The full breakdown, WHO YOU GOT and more...

The season finale of 30 Rack during Super Bowl Week? Our "Beer of The Week" is a super collaboration featuring five legendary Ohio businesses. Sports-wise, basketball dominates out podcast as the Cavs make moves at the deadline before they host the NBA All-Star festivities that feature an intriguing group of players. Friday Edition: SUPER BOWL LVI

SUPER BOWL! It's our annual Super Bowl show but it's not every year the Bengals make it in! We're talking the wildest prop bets of the big game and wrapping up the NFL season with our team MVPs for the Bengals and Browns. And 'good news!' We've got a fresh collaboration with Seventh Son Brewing Company in Columbus for our "Beer of The Week."

The Bengals set out to Rule the Jungle after amassing six wins in two seasons under Zac Taylor. With a trip to Super Bowl 56 on the line, can the Bengals make history and Rule the AFC? Plus, our picks for the NFC title game and our Super Bowl matchups.

Our "Beer of The Week" from this Chicago/Columbus brewpub perfectly describes the feeling Bengals fans are riding into the AFC Championship game. We unpack all the glory, all the heartbreak, all the history made in one of the most incredible weekends of football ever seen. Friday Episode: AFC Championship Preview, Super Bowl Picks

We're all fine here, now, thank you. But we're at our homes doing our first remote podcast! So we won't have a "Beer of The Week" but we'll still talk some Ohio beers, Ohio sports and the potential exciting futures that lie ahead for many Ohio sports fans. - No Friday Edition -

It's been 31 years since the Bengals last playoff win-- right before ending Bo Jackson's career in 1991. After three years of proclaimed "New Dey," have the Bengals finally separated themselves from the Curse of Bo? We debate the curse, breakdown the matchup and give you our WHO YOU GOT for this playoff game.

New Year. New Brewery. Double the Beers of The Week. Plus, a look at the young rosters around Ohio and big news for IPA-lovers. And who needs to take blame for the Browns season? Friday: Bengals Preview

Our annual holiday beer episode is finally here! We partake in a lottery of sorts to find the best holiday ale from Brewdog's advent beer calendar while discussing the recent bowl season and the NFL's regular season finales.

We're turning the tables on superlatives. Name the team-- we'll name the awards. And... "La Cerveza de la Semana" comes out of nowhere for the top shelf with a very on-point Vienna Lager! Be on the lookout for our next Special Edition episode next week. - No Friday Preview episodes during holidays -

Our Bowl Bonanza episode turned into a New Years Six episode due to some technical difficulties. But we still have all the juicy takes and what we have as the best game of the holiday-- aside from Cincinnati/Alabama of course.

The Cincinnati Bearcats have made school history, city history and college football history, capping off an undefeated season by breaking the ceiling and getting into the College Football Playoff. We'll discuss the Bearcats with our "Beer of The Week" from a brewing company that came onto the other side of the river to become a semi-Ohio brewery.

College Football's coaching carousel is spinning out of control as big names send shockwaves through the sport. We examine all the movement, what it means in the sport's changing landscape and what is needed to level the playing fields.

We're jumping in on the holiday deals with a 2-for-1 special of our own-- TWO Beers of The Week because our night of recording was filled with many surprises and breaking news stories. Plus, we recap the best of Feast Week and the worst of Rivalry Week. Friday Preview - Coaching Carousel

The holidays are near-- which means so is the end of college football. We run through all the scenarios for the Buckeyes, Bearcats and the rest of the nation as we ready for the finale to this season's wild ride.

We thank you for enjoying 30 Rack of Sports for 75 episodes! We're discussing the potential MLB lockout, early college basketball impressions and whether the Cavaliers' hot start is for real or not. Our "Beer of The Week" is a heavy hitter from-- well, nowhere-- but one of us won't get to enjoy this craft brew from down under. Friday Preview: College Football Scenarios

March seems like an eternity away... but the road to the tournament has begun. College Basketball is back! We're breaking down the classic Ohio teams like the Buckeyes, Bearcats and Musketeers. But we're also headed to Dayton, Athens and... Cleveland?

We revisit a brewery for their latest dessert beer and recap the lopsided Battle of Ohio. Plus-- a look at the outrageous behavior from the College Football Playoff committee. Friday Episode - College Basketball Ohio Preview

2021's Battle of Ohio is upon us as the Browns head to Paul Brown Stadium to take on the Bengals. But our crew can't decide which teams will show up, as both teams struggle to find a real identity at the halfway point of the season.

The College Football Playoff committee is releasing their first rankings. Who will make it in? We have our rankings and our "Beer of The Week!" Plus-- the Columbus Blue Jackets have come out quick and enthusiastic but how long can they skate on thin ice? FRIDAY PREVIEW: Browns vs Bengals

The NBA season is underway and the young Cleveland Cavaliers begin the season with a brutal stretch of games. We'll tell you why there's plenty of reasons to be excited about this Cavs team, take a look at rookie Evan Mobley and how we think the depth chart will shake out though the season.

Our "Beer of The Week" comes from Cincinnati-- the epicenter of the football world. And this beer is just as good as the Bengals and Bearcats right now. But are the Bengals legit? Plus, we rank the Big Ten teams after another Penn State loss. Bonus: World Series picks! This Friday: Cavs Season Opener Episode

We're off on a tangent this week-- much like a trip to Kalida, Ohio where our delicious "Beer of The Week" comes from. We go all over the world of football in this one.

The door closes on another baseball season-- slamming shut an era in Cleveland while tucking away more disappointment in Cincinnati. We'll give out our awards for the season and discuss where the Reds and the Guardians will go from here.

It was a Saturday like no other for Bearcats fans, so we got a beer like no other for our "Beer of The Week." We'll take a look at the enhanced playoff chances for the Bearcats-- as well as the Buckeyes chances upon the important upcoming weekend in the Big Ten. Plus, we'll revisit our MLB futures from the spring as baseball heads to the postseason.

The 7th-ranked Cincinnati Bearcats head to the 9th-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, October 2nd. Some call it the biggest game in the history of Cincinnati Bearcats football. Others call it the perfect measuring stick to see how far they've come. We preview this monumental day in South Bend and all the many storylines attached to the game.

30 Rack of Sports is talking Browns, Bengals and Blue Jackets! And we're proud to have our "Beer of The Week" from a brewery just down the road from our recording space in Sharonville, Ohio.

The guys take a look at the Bengals and the Browns after two weeks in the books. The Bengals will look to make a splash in the division, but can they handle the Steelers? The Browns will look to roll on against a Chicago team, but can the defense start to make an impact?

The Cats are in the building. Bearcats, Bengals, Stubentigers. The Stubentiger lager from Rebel Mettle is our "Beer of The Week" as we discuss Ohio's top-10 college football teams, the wurst of taunting calls and the red-alert for the Redlegs.

The Reds can't drop another series. The Bearcats can't fail as the nation watches. In a Cincinnati weekend of major matchups, can the Reds push for more than a wild card and prove they can compete with the best? Can the Bearcats go into Indiana as favorites and take care of business on ESPN's noon feature?

After a week away, football is in full swing and here in Ohio-- things are all over the place so we'll need a heavier "Beer of The Week" from North Royalton's Blue Monkey. From a Buckeyes loss to a Bengals win, there's plenty of football to discuss. And let's not forget the BIG news in Cincinnati as the Bearcats finally get the invite from the Big 12.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had an "interesting" summer. As summer winds down, we examine the recent acquisitions and salaries that stack up in the frontcourt. Plus, a look at the bright stars of summer ball... and what will become of Kevin Love. NO SHOW Next Week for Labor Day. Cheers!

Week 1 of College Football - Here's which teams make the Playoff. Plus, a look at Ohio's attempt to legalize sports gambling as the Ohio House aims to look at the bill this September. And before Hell gets to Real, we'll discuss the state of soccer in Ohio while sipping a great Scottish Ale from Lager Heads as our Beer of The Week. NO SHOW Next Week for Labor Day. Cheers!

Can Baker Mayfield lead the Browns to the Promise Land? Is Zac Taylor coaching for his job? Who are the new faces? What games will be crucial? As the preseason comes to an end, we take a look at the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals.

A brand new brewery finds its way onto the podcast for our Beer of The Week-- with a unique beer that packs a punch. It's football week here at 30 Rack of Sports-- getting you ready for the big seasons ahead for the Buckeyes and Bearcats. And yes, we talk some MACtion.