Beau Bishop and James Laurinaitis take the art of sports radio and day drinking to a whole new level.
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The Bishop and Laurinaitis - 97.1 The Fan podcast is a highly entertaining and informative show that covers a wide range of sports topics, with a heavy emphasis on the local teams in Columbus, Ohio. Hosted by Beau Bishop and James Laurinaitis, the podcast offers great chemistry between the two hosts, making for an engaging listening experience.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the genuine and down-to-earth nature of Beau Bishop and James Laurinaitis. They come across as relatable and authentic, which makes it easy for listeners to connect with them. The hosts also have extensive knowledge about various sports, including hockey, soccer, baseball, and more. They provide insightful analysis and offer unique perspectives on different games and events.
Another highlight of The Bishop and Laurinaitis podcast is the personal stories shared by both hosts. They often talk about their experiences growing up as sports fans or their adventures with their fathers when they were young. These anecdotes add a personal touch to the show and make it more enjoyable for listeners.
However, one potential downside to this podcast is occasional talking over each other when the hosts get excited. While it may be a result of their enthusiasm for the topic at hand, it can sometimes make it difficult to follow the conversation. Additionally, some listeners have expressed that they would prefer to hear more stories from Beau Bishop about his fear of birds.
In conclusion, The Bishop and Laurinaitis - 97.1 The Fan podcast is an excellent choice for Ohio sports fans who want to stay informed about their favorite teams while being entertained at the same time. With great chemistry between Beau Bishop and James Laurinaitis, insightful analysis, and personal anecdotes, this podcast offers a unique listening experience that sets it apart from national sports talk shows. Despite minor flaws like occasional talking over each other, this show remains one of the best sports talk options available in the Columbus area and beyond.

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! We didn't think this would be our show on a Thursday but it's almost all about Michigan as they fire Head Coach Sherrone Moore with Cause for an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. We'll go in depth on all of it...what happened, when, what/who's next and how can they fix this program. Angelique Chengelis joins us to discuss all of it as well. ESPN's Paul Finebaum, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, Emails, Thig or Not a Thing, Beat the House and 3 Things

Happy First Friday Edition of the Program!! College Football is in such a weird spot. Notre Dame and Marcus Freeman. The Buckeyes move the needle. Ohio State Hoops lossed a tough one to Illinois. The CBJ might not be what we thought they were. We fill out our CFP brackets and give you our thoughts on the College Football hires. ESPN's Jake Trotter, Rich Scarcella of the Reading Eagle, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!!Beau doesn't understand what his kids are doing with their hair. The Eagles get beat on Monday Night Football and is there a changing of the guard in the NFL. Julian Sayin is a Heisman finalist. Hear what Ryan Day thought on the Buckeyes being the #2 seed in the CFP. Lane Kiffin does Ole Miss a solid and what's next for Notre Dame. Shedeur is the starter for the rest of the season. Trey Hendrickson is done as a Bengals and their season seems like it is too. Tuesday's with Tiberi, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing, NFL Blitz and 3 Things

Show Open – Michigan State has taken a lot from Ohio State over the years. Cowboys might not be that good. Buckeyes have first road game at Michigan State. Big Ten weekend slate. Georgia vs. Alabama in September is another thing to get used to. Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman? Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us. Know the Scores. OSU vs. MSU. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us for more college football talk.

Happy Football Friday Edition of the Program! We give our final preview of Ohio State vs Indiana in a clash between the top 2 teams. The Big Ten gave out offensive awards, where did the Buckeyes come down? CBJ win in a shootout, and the Lions show life. Ryan Baker joins the show from Canton to preview the High School Football State Championship games. We go behind enemy lines with Jacob Goins of Locked on Hoosiers to get an Indiana perspective ahead of tomorrow's matchup. We give our predictions of how the Playoff rankings will play out on Sunday. We chat with Tim May and Doug Lesmerises, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Know the Scores and 3 Things to a Buckeye Victory.

Happy Thursday edition of the program! We open with National Signing Day and how the times have changed with top players not doing to your typical powerhouse programs. We give an update on Chris Henry Jr. and hear what Mark Pantoni has to say. How big of a game is this for both Ohio State and Indiana? We talk with Paul Finebaum and get his thoughts on the Lane Kiffin situation. We also chat with Jody Shelley ahead of tonight's Blue Jackets game. What's Up, Emails, Thing or Not a Thing, Beat the House and 3 Things.

Happy 1st Friday Edition of the Program!! Breaking News during the Show as Brian Hartline is leaving Ohio State to become the Head Coach at USF. Our reactions and thoughts on that. It's National Signing Day and nobody knew. The Buckeyes locked up Chris Henry Jr. Meet the Hoosiers and hear from Ryan Day on the Big Ten Championship. Penn State gets spurned for BYU. ESPN's Jake Trotter, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things

Show Open – Michigan State has taken a lot from Ohio State over the years. Cowboys might not be that good. Buckeyes have first road game at Michigan State. Big Ten weekend slate. Georgia vs. Alabama in September is another thing to get used to. Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman? Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us. Know the Scores. OSU vs. MSU. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us for more college football talk.

Happy Victory Monday!! The Best Victory Monday in a long time!! Ohio State dominates TTUN and Ryan Day comes full circle. Hear from the Coach and the players after the win. Also hear from both coaches in the Big Ten Championship Game as the Buckeyes take on Indiana. The College Football Coaching Carousel was wild over the weekend. Good luck figuring out what is going to happen at the bottom of the CFP. We discuss the biggest threat to Ohio State. Austin Ward, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Buckeye Blitz and 3 Things

It is The Game Eve!! Ohio State in Ann Arbor to face That Team Up North tomorrow at Noon. Memories, Thoughts, Concerns and Feelings. Hear from both Coaches on the game. What we expect when OSU has the ball, when Michigan has the ball and the matchup. Joe Burrow had a successful return. Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, John U Bacon, Tim May, Doug Lesmerises, What's Up, Emails, Thing or Not a Thing, Know the Scores and 3 Things to a Buckeye Victory

Happy The First Friday of all First Friday's Edition of the Program!! The Game is one of the greatest thrills yet greatest responsibilities in Sports. Hear from Ryan Day on that and more. The Buckeye Basketball Team remained undefeated and are looking good early on. Joel Klatt stuck up for The Game against the Iron Bowl. Urban Meyer, Matt Finkes, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, Beat the House, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things

Happy Rivalry Week Tuesday Edition of the Program!! Legends are Made This Week. Jeremiah Smith says he's playing on Caleb Downs Podcast. Hear from Ryan Day on Buckeye Roundtable. It was a rough Monday for the CBJ and San Fran wins on Monday Night Football. Joe Burrow is a go for the Bengals on Thanksgiving and it's the Shedeur Show for another week in Cleveland. Joshua Perry, Tuesday's with Tiberi and Angelique Chengelis on TTUN. What's Up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing, NFL Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Michigan Week Monday of the Program!! Throw the records out!! They don't matter this week. We will break down OSU's Senior Day win over Rutgers. One week to go in College Football and everything is still on the line. The Browns got a win in Shedeur's 1st start. The Bengals lose a tough one to the Patriots. The OHSAA approved NIL and what that means. Austin Ward, The Sporting News' Bill Bender, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, Buckeye Blitz, Thing or Not a Thing and 3 Things

Happy Football Friday Edition of the Program!! It's Senior Day tomorrow at The Shoe!! Hear from Ryan Day and the Players on that. Also, hear from the Coach on the Matchup with Rutgers and The Game that is looming. This time of year has to matter. More on where Lane Kiffin could end up. The Buckeyes Hoops team is 5-0. The CBJ got a big win and Adam Fantilli had a night. A big win for the OSU Women's Soccer team. It's Shedeur's time this weekend in Vegas and could we really see Joe Burrow this week. Tim May, Doug Lesmerises, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Know the Scores and 3 Things to a Buckeye Victory

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! CBJ the Most Irrelevant Franchise in Pro Sports....Senior Day for the Buckeyes is upon us. Ryan Day gives a non update on his WR's health. Jeremiah is the best player in College Football but can he win the Heisman this year. Hear from Shedeur Sanders on his first start this week. Plus, some banter on food delivery and Christmas movies. ESPN's Paul Finebaum, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, Emails, Thing or Not a Thing, Beat the House and 3 Things

Show Open – Michigan State has taken a lot from Ohio State over the years. Cowboys might not be that good. Buckeyes have first road game at Michigan State. Big Ten weekend slate. Georgia vs. Alabama in September is another thing to get used to. Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman? Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us. Know the Scores. OSU vs. MSU. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us for more college football talk.

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! James Franklin has a new home at Virginia Tech. There was a cow wreaking havoc on 270 last night. The Jackets blow it but get the win over the Canadiens and Marchenko is becoming a superstar. Hear from Ryan Day's appearance on Buckeye Roundtable last night. Dem Boys crush the Raiders on MNF. Michigan leaving the Big Ten....The Browns plan for success for Shedeur and The Bengals respond to Spit Gate. Tuesday's with Tiberi, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing, NFL Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Victory Monday Edition of the Program!! It's not the Buckeyes fault that their opponents are not doing their part. Hear from Ryan Day on the win over UCLA and the concern level with the injuries. High School Football Playoffs are down to the Regional Finals and Buckeye Hoops got a big win over Notre Dame this weekend. We finally got to see Shedeur and the Bengals season could be over. Austin Ward, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Buckeye Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Football Friday Edition of the Program!! UCLA tomorrow night but Michigan Looms....Treyveon Henderson had a night as the New England Patriots topped the New York Jets. The CBJ hung on the beat the Edmonton Oilers. The Buckeyes focus is on themselves and no one else. NFL Wk 11 for the Browns and Bengals. Dan Orlovsky said something about the Buckeyes that could be right and wrong at the same time. Tim May, Doug Lesmerises, What's Up, Learned and Earned, Thing or Not a Thing, Know the Scores and 3 Things to a Buckeye Victory

Show Open – Michigan State has taken a lot from Ohio State over the years. Cowboys might not be that good. Buckeyes have first road game at Michigan State. Big Ten weekend slate. Georgia vs. Alabama in September is another thing to get used to. Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman? Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us. Know the Scores. OSU vs. MSU. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us for more college football talk.

Happy First Friday Edition of the Program!! Nobody Sweats in Gym Class anymore....The Buckeyes are still #1 in the latest CFP Rankings. The CFP has a playoff predictor now. We take our best guess at what it will look like when the dust settles at the end of the season. Hear from Ryan Day at his weekly presser. The Buckeye Hoops team won last night even though no one could watch it. The CBJ snapped their losing streak late last night. It's a big day for Bernie Kosar and our thoughts are with him. ESPN's Jake Trotter, Mike Petraglia with the latest on the Bengals, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! Also, Happy Veterans Day to those who served!! The Time Change is messing with Beau and our friends at High Bank received a massive award. A gut wrenching loss for the CBJ last night. The NFL may have more parity than it ever has before. Joe Burrow could be back sooner than we thought and the disaster that is the Cleveland Browns. The Ryan Day Press Conference takes over the 11am hour of the show, Front Office Sports Amanda Christovich, Tuesday's with Tiberi, What's Up, The Real Truth, NFL Blitz, Thing or Not a Thing and 3 Things

Happy Victory Monday Edition of the Program!! So We played Purdue this week....This schedule may not be the best for getting the Buckeyes ready for what's ahead at the end of the season. Hear from Ryan Day after the game and Julian and Jeremiah back the other for Heisman.. Coach Day's son RJ had an epic game and win Friday and Bake was on the call. The Big Ten's road to 4 CFP teams got harder this weekend. Something changed the Ohio State is now ok with the Big Ten's Private Equity plan even though Michigan and USC are still opposed. Oh the Cleveland Browns.....Austin Ward, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Buckeye Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Football Friday Edition of the Program!! Ohio State doesn't do it often but they are playing Purdue this week and the March to Michigan is officially on. We break down the matchup on both sides of the ball. We'll also hear what Coach Day and QB1 have to say about this one. Paul Depodesta is moving from Cleveland to Colorado and TNF was gross. Luke Fickel and Wisconsin have pledged themselves to each other and there are some CFP Eliminators this weekend. Tim May, Doug Lesmerises, What's Up, Learned and Earned, Thing or Not a Thing, Know the Scores and 3 Things to a Buckeye Victory

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! The Numbers say that maybe the Big Ten should undergo some Relegation. The Rise of Julian Sayin. The CBJ got bombed in Calgary but the Cavs and Donovan Mitchell were really good. We discuss Quentin Tarantino films. ESPN's Paul Finebaum, The Columbus Dispatch's Adam Jardy, What's Up, Emails, Thing or Not a Thing, Beat the House, and 3 Things

Show Open – Michigan State has taken a lot from Ohio State over the years. Cowboys might not be that good. Buckeyes have first road game at Michigan State. Big Ten weekend slate. Georgia vs. Alabama in September is another thing to get used to. Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman? Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us. Know the Scores. OSU vs. MSU. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us for more college football talk.

Show Open – Michigan State has taken a lot from Ohio State over the years. Cowboys might not be that good. Buckeyes have first road game at Michigan State. Big Ten weekend slate. Georgia vs. Alabama in September is another thing to get used to. Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman? Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us. Know the Scores. OSU vs. MSU. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us for more college football talk.

Happy Victory Monday Edition of the Program!! The Buckeyes broke Penn State. It was never in doubt Saturday despite what Ryan Day said. #WereSayinHeisman and #JJ4Heisman are in full effect. The World Series was Great!! and people were watching. The Bengals with another heartbreaking loss. The CFB Coaching Carousel continues to turn. Austin Ward, Jeff Svoboda on revisiting his iconic photo with Gronk, The Athletic's Chris Vannini, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Buckeye Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Football Friday Edition of the Program!! This week should feel bigger than it is and that's not the only thing that stinks about it. This is the last time the Buckeyes will play Penn State until 2028. Ryan Day wants us and the team to think it's a big game though. It's Jim Knowles return to The Shoe. The Baltimore Ravens proved they're still a dangerous football team. Toronto can win the World Series tonight. It's an elimination weekend in CFB and my how Nebraska has fallen. The Browns on a bye and the Bengals taking on the Bears. Tim May, Doug Lesmerises, What's Up, Learned and Earned, Thing or Not a Thing, Know the Scores and 3 Things to a Buckeye Victory

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! Boring is Good!! Especially with the chaos going on in CFB. Julian Sayin is going to win the Heisman. We think we like Brad Marchand....CBJ rolled the Leafs but Toronto gets a win in the World Series. We discuss which of the 3 Halloweens is the best and Beau's kids are listening. ESPN's Jake Trotter and Paul Finebaum, What's Up, Emails, Thing or Not a Thing, Beat the House and 3 Things

Happy First Friday Edition of the Program!! Halloween is out of control. Toronto evens up the World Series and the CBJ win. We're inching closer to OSU-Penn St. Urban will ring the Victory Bell this week. What lessons the CFP learned in year one if any. Ryan Day and his family went to a corn maize during the bye week and it got us thinking about things like that and haunted houses. Rich Scarcella of the Reading Eagle on Penn St, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! No matter the Sport Ohio State is not negotiating. An epic Game 3 in the World Series and the Kansas City Chiefs dominate last night. Hear from Ryan Day on Buckeye Roundtable as the Buckeyes prepare for Penn State. Jim Knowles returns Saturday. The Browns at the bye. Do we think Justin Fields can ever right the ship in the NFL. The CBJ with the first of a back to back tonight. Would we hop on a plane heading for the eye of a storm....Tuesday with Tiberi, What's Up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing, NFL Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Monday Edition of the Program!! R.I.P. to a Buckeye Great Nick Mangold!!The Sports Football Weekend was drunk. Brian Kelly is out at LSU and we did not have College Football having this much money to get rid of guys. There could be a changing of the guard in CFB as well... We check in on the CBJ and Cavs from the weekend. The Bengals with a kick in the gut loss and the Browns get bombed. Austin Ward, Bill Bender of The Sporting News, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Football Friday Edition of the Program!! We are having fun with this OSU Football Season and you should be too. Inside the NBA voiced their thoughts on the NBA Betting and Poker Game Scandal. Matt Patricia and Mark Pantoni filled in on the Ryan Day Show yesterday. NFL in Ohio this week. Doug Lesmerises, Tim May, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, Learned and Earned, Thing or Not a Thing, Know the Scores and 3 Things

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! Breaking News right before the Show as Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones were arrested as part of an FBI investigation into illegal gambling and poker games. The Cavs fall in the season opener. Positive news on the Big Ten Front but they are trailing the SEC in ratings this season. Ryan Day talks on the growth of Julian Sayin. ESPN's Paul Finebaum, Adam Jardy on the Buckeye Basketball team, What's Up, Emails, Thing or Not a Thing, Beat The House, and 3 Things

Happy 1st Friday Edition of the Program!! The NBA is Back and it brought some nostalgia with it. The CBJ got a nice win last night. The Buckeyes are on a bye but there is work to be done. A little College Football Breakdown at the midway point. Nick Saban had some things to say about pay for play and it getting coaches fired. We talk some Michael Jordan. ESPN's Jake Trotter, Danny Cunningham on the Cavs, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! Being a Fan is Hard. Another Monday Night Double Header and the World Series is set. Ryan Day was on Buckeye Roundtable last night. NIL is legal for now in Ohio. The Browns get a win and the Bengals looking to continue some momentum. Tuesday's with Tiberi, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing, NFL Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Victory Monday Edition of the Program!! Shohei Ohtani is something we've never seen before. Julian Sayin said Hello to the World as the Buckeyes shut out Wisconsin. Hear from the QB and Ryan Day on the win. James Franklin was on GameDay and Mike Elko had some interesting takes. If you want a job there are plenty open in CFB. We're not sure who is good in CFB. The Browns got a win over the inept Dolphins. Austin Ward, Dalton Wasserman of PFF, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Buckeye Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Football Friday Edition of the Program!! 2nd half of the season starts for the Buckeyes tomorrow as they head to Madison for a date with Wisconsin. Hear from the 2 coaches. The Bengals got that Flacco Magic last night and the CBJ looked lifeless. Michigan did something we can get behind. We take a look at some of the biggest games of the CFB weekend. John Steppe of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Tim May, Doug Lesmerises, What's Up, Learned and Earned, Thing or Not a Thing, Know the Scores and 3 Things to a Buckeye Victory

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! NIL could be coming to Ohio High School soon. Ohio State turns the attention to Wisconsin. Hear from Ryan Day on that. The Bengals with a must win on Thursday Night Football. Former Blue Jacket Cam Atkinson, ESPN's Paul Finebaum, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, Emails, Thing or Not a Thing, Beat the House and 3 Things

Happy First Friday Edition of the Program!! Mel Kiper's 1st Big Board is out and the Buckeyes are well represented. Ryan Day spoke on the matchup with Wisconsin yesterday. The Dodgers seem inevitable. The B1G Heavyweights may not be on board for private equity. We take a look at College Football at the Halfway Point and talk some of our favorite candy. Clark Kellogg joined us in studio, ESPN's Jake Trotter, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! Beau had a 16 candles moment in his life. Special Teams doom CBJ in their Home Opener. Matt Rhule says he's committed to Nebraska despite his love for Penn State. We discuss who it could be for the Nittany Lions and where James Franklin could end up. A heck of a Monday Night Football Double Header. The Browns look for answers. The Bengals could have some. Tuesday's with Tiberi, John Breech of CBS Sports, What's Up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing, NFL Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Victory Monday Edition of the Program!! Ohio State handles Illinois comfortably. Hear from Ryan Day on the Win. The Big Ten has a brand problem and it is showing in the Polls. Penn State moves on from James Franklin. We take a look at who could be next. We look at who may win the Heisman at the halfway point. The Browns lose to the Steelers and maybe some hope in Cincinnati....Rich Scarcella of the Reading Eagle, Austin Ward, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Buckeye Blitz and 3 Things

Show Open – Michigan State has taken a lot from Ohio State over the years. Cowboys might not be that good. Buckeyes have first road game at Michigan State. Big Ten weekend slate. Georgia vs. Alabama in September is another thing to get used to. Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman? Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us. Know the Scores. OSU vs. MSU. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us for more college football talk.