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 Monday Edition of the Program!! It's March!! Let the Madness begin...Ohio State with a huge win on their journey to dance. Hear from Jake Diebler on it. The Jackets stumble out of the break, Big week ahead. Winners and Losers of the NFL Combine. Carnell Tate is still fine. Major Golf is coming back to Ohio. Austin Ward, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Friday Edition of the Program!! Sonny and Arvell stole the show at the NFL Combine. It sure looks now that OSU will have 4 drafted in the Top 10. College Leaders are going to meet at the White House to try to fix College Sports. CBJ with a tough loss in Boston. Offseason plans for the Browns and Bengals. Buckeye Hoops has a huge Sunday ahead of them. Tim May, Doug Lesmerises, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, What We Learned This Week 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 Wednesday Edition of The Program!! Eric Reiser and Ryan Baker are in charge with Beau at the NFL Combine. Ohio State tries to get their marquee win of the season tonight against Iowa. Multiple Buckeyes are looking to increase their stock at the NFL combine. Who are the top coaches in CFB? Hey Guys, Three Things, What's Up with Beau live from Indy, and Jake Trotter.

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! No Beau, Eric Reiser and Ryan Baker are in the drivers seat. Ohio State makes it official Matt Patricia will return as defensive coordinator and can he recreate the successes from his first season. Multiple Buckeyes will be competing at the NFL combine this week, will OSU lead the way with players picked in the top 10? OSU Hoops is making a push for a bid in March Madness can they get their marquee win this week? What's up Beau live from the NFL combine, Thing Or Not A Thing, Dom Tiber, 3 Things, and more on this episode of Bishop & Friends.

Happy Monday Edition of the Program!! USA!! USA!! Team USA wins the gold medal in Hockey 46 years to the day the Miracle on Ice happened. It was a heck of a tournament from Zach Werenski as he assisted on the Golden Goal in OT. Hear from Team USA on the win. The Buckeye Basketball team with a gutsy effort in a loss to Michigan State. The NFL Combine gets underway this week. 11 Buckeyes will be there and some of them could benefit big. The NHL needs to capitalize off of the momentum of the Olympics. Austin Ward, John Davidson, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend 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 Thursday Edition of the Program!! 500 for Thad!! USA and Canada survive in the Quarterfinals in the Men's Hockey Tournament at the Winter Olympics. We dive in on Ted Carter's comments on Ohio State joining a Super-Conference and their brand power. Could OSU, Penn State and Michigan leave the Big Ten...Tiger at The Masters or maybe at Scioto for the Senior Open. ESPN's Paul Finebaum, The Athletic's Aaron Portzline, What's Up, Emails, Thing or Not a Thing 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. No Beau today, Eric Reiser and Ryan Baker take control of the ship. They discuss Ohio State's opportunity to get a win versus Wisconsin and make a march madness push. Buckeye football has multiple players projected to be 1st round picks where will they land and the Browns Hire a new defensive coordinator. Thing or not a thing, Scoonie Penn, Dom Tiberi, and more on this episode of Bishop & Friends.

Happy Monday Edition of the Program!! Austin Ward is in for Beau today. The Olympics have been great so far and the Hockey is awesome. The MAC is looking for money wherever they can. It was a bad weekend for Buckeye Basketball all around. Kansas State is firing Jerome Tang but should it be for cause...You have to Pay to Play. a 24 Team CFP is backed by Ross Bjork. The Olympic Curling Scandal and Austin Ward is a Curling HoF. Caleb Downs is the best player in the draft sand should be drafted accordingly. Spencer Holbrook of Letterman Row, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Friday Edition of the Program!! Bobby Carpenter is in for Beau. We start it off talking about Travel Stories with Beau on his way to California. We get into the Olympics and Hockey with Team USA winning their opener. The NCAA is handed another loss in the Courts. We'll talk about Trinidad Chambliss being granted another year of eligibility. Ohio State has announced the coaches that will be speaking at their Coaching Clinic and it could be a good thing. Sanity could possibly prevail in CFB after all. The Big Ten won't let go of the 24 Team Playoff. Apathy is a killer in the NIL era. Miami University Head Basketball Coach Travis Steele, Doug Lesmerises, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, What We Learned This Week and 3 Things

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! The Buckeye Hoops team got a much needed win. Hear from Jake Diebler on it. Kansas State's Basketball Coach is fed up and had some pretty strong words on his team. Sad news with James VanDerbeek's passing and we remember Varsity Blues. Team USA Hockey gets started today. The Madness of March is getting Closer....ESPN's Paul Finebaum, Mike DeCourcy, What's Up, Emails, Thing or Not a Thing and 3 Things

Happy 1st Friday Edition of the Program!! An Anchorman Style Beard Challenge could be happening at The Fan. The Anniversary of the Reds getting Ken Griffey Jr has us thinking about the most shocking Sports Acquisitions. A must win for the Buckeyes. Ross Bjork on the Ohio State Hoops team. Super Bowl 60 does big TV numbers. Malik Willis might be the kick start to QB gymnastics. The Athletic's Chris Vannini, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! College Basketball is on a heater but could the pain in the neck of one outweigh the benefit. Miami of Ohio is only undefeated team left now in CBB. The NFL Season is over and Rosters might be able to be built a different way to win. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 2-0 with James Harden. The NCAA finally won one in court. North Dakota State might be making a mistake heading to the Mountain West Conference. Ross Bjork had a lot to say with Eleven Warriors. Tuesday's with Tiberi, CBS Sports John Breech, What's Up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing, NFL Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Monday Edition of the Program!! That was a Super Bowl and the Seattle Seahawks are your Champs. They suffocated the Patriots all night. Hear from the participants. We'll give you are thoughts on all of it. The Buckeye Hoops team has their worse loss of the season to TTUN and it wasn't close. We look back on the NFL Season and what we'll remember it for. JSN might have just had the best season ever for a Buckeye in the NFL. The Olympics are here and we're watching. Austin Ward, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Friday Edition of the Program!! Beau is back!! He'll catch us up on his illness and we'll catch him up on what he's missed. Buckeye Basketball acted accordingly. The NFL Awards were handed out last night. We look at some fun Super Bowl Prop Bets that we like. We'll also take a look at Super Bowl LX. Beau is stealing an idea on College Eligibility. The Olympic Opening Ceremonies tonight. Tim May, ESPN's Senior NHL Writer Greg Wyshynski, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, What We Learned and 3 Things

Happy Thursday Edition of Bishop & Friends, Beau still out of commission so Eric Reiser and Ryan Baker break down the future for Ohio State building rosters, a must win for OSU hoops, Paul Finebaum joins to discuss the likelihood the Buckeyes play future SEC opponents, and more on this episode of Bishop & Friends.

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 Monday Edition of the Program!! It's a Massive Week for Sports on TV. The Jackets are hot!! And Bake was in St louis to watch them win. Ryan Day's Coaching Staff might be set. There's was a lot happening in the Ohio State World this past weekend. Hear from Ryan Day on a lot of things. College Basketball has a Darryn Peterson problem and could it come to Football. The NFL Coaching Carousel has come to a stop. Austin Ward, USA Today's Nate Davis, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Friday Edition of the Program!! It is cold!!!! The Game has changed. College Football Futures. Sports Brands that need to return. Caleb Downs and Carnell Tate say they would beat Indiana if they got the Hoosiers again. Emmanuel Acho with maybe the dumbest take ever. Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, Tim May, Doug Lesmerises, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, What We Learned This Week and 3 Things

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! Ries is Back!! We will hear his travel horror story. Gutty win for the red hot CBJ. It might have actually been the last game for LeBron in Cleveland last night. The Cleveland Browns and the Todd Monken hire. Grown Ass Men, that's what Urban Meyer said Ohio State is trying to do. It's Mock Draft Season. ESPN's Paul Finebaum, Columbus Aviators Head Coach and Former Buckeye Ted Ginn Jr in studio, What's Up, Emails, Thing or Not a Thing and 3 Things

Happy First Friday Edition of the Program!! Ries got stuck in Charlotte so JP is back. The Hall of Fame has become the Hall of Shame. The Ohio State Football Schedule was released we break it down. We'll also look at some of the winners and losers in the Big Ten. Nike has made a move that seems desperate and they are better than that. We got Breaking News that the Cleveland Browns are hiring Todd Monken as their new Head Coach. We will discuss that. ESPN's Jake Trotter, 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!! Last Day with Joshua Perry. Cold snow days = Movie Nights. We reminisce about them and Video stores. Buckeye Hoops picks up a much needed and short handed win. Darian Mensah and Duke have a agreed to a settlement deal. Conference Title Game Shuffle is going on. Could be a busy day in the NFL Coaching Carousel. The AFC and NFC Championship Games delivered. It's hard to win in the NFL. The Bills have hired Joe Brady. Tuesday's with Tiberi, What's Up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing, NFL Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Monday Edition of the Program!!JP in for Ries again. Snowmageddon actually came and it's wreaking havoc in Columbus. It was an awesome NFL Championship Weekend and now Super Bowl 60 is set. It'll be the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks with a lot of Buckeye Flair. Ohio State is hiring Arthur Smith to be their new Offensive Coordinator. We'll give you are reactions. Dabo named names but what can be done...The latest on the Browns Coaching search. Austin Ward, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Friday Edition of the Program!! Snowmageddon is coming....The NFL is King. The National Championship ratings were pretty good too. Ohio State Basketball with a big primetime game against TTUN tonight. The Bowness Bump is Back for the CBJ. The CFP is staying at 12 for 26 but there will be a slight tweak. We hope that the Buckeyes can keep Matt Patricia. We play the time slot game with the OSU Football Schedule. Championship Weekend in the NFL is Upon us. Tim May, Doug Lesmerises, What's up, Thing or Not a Thing, What We Learned This Week and 3 Things

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! Joshua Perry is in for Rieser today. What did we learn from the 25 CFB season?? The new era of CFB is here and we'll have to change our mindset on everything we've known. Developed here is dead. Players from the past that would have made a killing with NIL. Teams may have to let a great player walk to build a better roster. NFL Broadcasting teams that we like and dislike. 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!! The Ides of January. Buckeye Hoops Survives. The Bowness Bump is over. The Big Ten is here to stay. Baker (not our Baker) chose violence. The Ohio State Football 2026 Roster. The Owner of the Buffalo Bills is losing his Press Conference right now. ESPN's Jake Trotter, Columbus Dispatch's Adam Jardy, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! Indiana and Cignetti did it. They won the National Championship by beating Miami and finishing the year 16-0. Maybe the most improbable sports story of our lifetimes. Hear from Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza on the win. With 3 straight Natty's the Big Ten runs CFB. Buckeye Hoops with a must win tonight and a big win for the Lady Bucks yesterday. Two more NFL Head Coaching Vacancies are filled. 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 Monday Edition of the Program!! The NFL Playoffs have delivered so far. Caleb Williams with an all-time great throw that may not be remembered. Breaking News that Sean McDermott has been fired by the Buffalo Bills. CJ Stroud struggles. OSU Hoops got a big win. The CBJ is still undefeated in the Rick Bowness era. The Miami AD and Carson Beck both just said some pretty unimaginable things. The NFL Coaching Carousel and what's next. Austin Ward, ON3's Ari Wasserman, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Friday Edition of the Program!! The School Drop Off line is going to force Beau to get the Boys moving earlier. Ohio State is using the SEC as a Farm System. The latest on Ohio State's Portalling and where the roster stands. The Jackets are on a 3 game winning streak. The Dodgers continue to spend big amounts of money. Our Way Too Early College Football Top 5 for next season. We preview the NFL Conference Semi-Finals. Tim May, Doug Lesmerises, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, What We Learned This Week 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 First Friday Edition of the Program!! It's the end of an era in the AFC North. A busy Tuesday for the CBJ ends with a win. It's the final day for players to declare for the NFL Draft and 2 days until the Portal closes. College Football Coaches with a surprising ask on a rule change that they want. Hear from Ross Bjork on a myriad of topics on the state of college athletics and the Buckeyes. ESPN's Jake Trotter, Noah Strackbein of Steelers on SI, 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 Monday Edition of the Program!! College Football is not catering to the Fans but does it matter...Indiana serves notice and routes Oregon. The latest Transfer Portal News from the Buckeyes including breaking news during the Show. The Buckeye Hoops team and Blue Jackets split their weekend. Ohio State Women got a big win. The Buckeye Depth Chart for next season as of now. NFL Coaching hire cycle. The Steelers look for their first playoff win since 2017 tonight. Austin Ward, The Sporting News' Bill Bender, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend Blitz and 3 Things

Happy Friday Edition of the Program!! The U is back and it was ugly. Michael Irvin is out of control. The latest on the transfer portal for OSU and the rest of the country. All eyes on the Ducks and Hoosiers now. The SEC is DEAD. We preview the NFL Wild Card Weekend. Jacob Goins of Locked on Hoosiers, Tim May, Doug Lesmerises, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, What We Learned This Week 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 First Friday Edition of the Program!! College Football has changed and it isn't changing back. More Portal News and More Portal Problems. John Harbaugh is out in Baltimore. Rough night for the Jackets but there was a heavyweight bout that everyone is talking about. The CFP Semis are tomorrow and Friday night. ESPN's Jake Trotter, Letterman Row's Spencer Holbrook, 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 Monday Edition of the Program!! A Black Monday in the NFL. Kevin Stefanski got fired by the Browns right as we were coming on the air. We will react to that and let you hear from Jimmy Haslam on that and their decision to keep Andrew Berry. The Bengals are keeping Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin. It's a new era in College Football and it isn't going anywhere. The Portal is popping all over the country. We give you the latest on that. It was a big sports weekend with the Jackets and Buckeye Basketball team. Austin Ward, USA Today's Nate Davis, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, The Final Buckeye Blitz of the season and 3 Things

Happy Friday Edition of the Program!! An All Friends Edition today with Joshua Perry!! We've got the CFP Blues with Ohio State's season ending. Oregon rolled, Indiana bullied Bama and Ole Miss beat Georgia in a classic. The Transfer Portal is open and full already!! We'll tell you who Ohio State is losing and who they might be interested in. Nick Saban gave his College Football Resolution but we don't like his solution. We discuss the Bowl system and the Future. We get into the College Football Coaching Carousel. The Big Ten is doing well and the SEC is not. Week 18 in the NFL is here and it could be the end for some coaches in the AFC North. Patrick Murphy of Bucknuts, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing 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 First Friday and New Year's Eve Edition of the Program!! The wait is over and the Buckeyes are Chasing History. Even with that this means more for The U. Hear from Ryan Day, Mario Cristobal, Matt Patricia, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Caleb Downs and Carson Beck on the matchup. Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, ESPN's Jake Trotter, Tim May, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Three Things, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things to a Buckeye Victory