Bourbon and Buckeyes

Sarah and MJ, well MJ returns from a long Summer break (Sarah is still on hiatus, but may join in here and there).This episode is short, sweet and filled with MJ's opinion on the Kentucky vs Georgia game and ready for Stoops to hit the road.We also wanted to say a HUGE thank you to our listeners for all of the downloads this last week - BLEW ME AWAY!  So, THANK YOU!Glad to be back for another season of football, basketball and what ever else comes our way!!

Rhoda, the cat and sometimes producer, was really giving us a run for our money!We've got the NBA, WNBA, NHL, NCAA basketball, baseball and the Women's World Series Softball . . . a little something for everyone!Hope you enjoy this weeks episode and as always . . . HAPPY FRIDAY YA'LL!

It's almost post time for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby!  There are some interesting stats on some of the horses,  their trainers and their post positions -  so listen close if you're betting on the race, which includes two horses from Japan and one of them is F A S T!Happy Derby and, as always, Happy Friday Ya'll!

Yes, a very bizarre title, but it WILL make sense . . . I promise!A little pre-derby conversation before we really get into it next week.  The NFL Draft will be partly over by the time this comes out, but we'll see how good our resources were with the picks.Just a tad of College basketball talk, this is were the "go back into your coffin" comes in, and a little NBA.Enjoy and as always . . . Happy Friday! 

Sarah fill  us in on all things baseball, The Crew and the WNBA . MJ, of course addresses the "white elephant" in the men's basketball world, the ever evolving saga of the state of  The University of Kentucky Men's Basketball  team and the departure of a beloved Coach.  It's a sad day for all of us.So as usual . . . . Happy Friday Ya'll!cSarah catches us up on , The Crew, All things baseball, the WNBA .... and boy don't they move fast

The title sort of speaks for itself . . . . at least if you're from Kentucky!All kinds of topics this week:  Tournaments, women's and men's, who will come out on top, why are female athletes still targets for fodder, and one of my favorites . . . The Vampire/slick Rick or whatever you call him - he is at it again!The Crew, the Columbus Women's Volleyball team (yes, we have one) and all the stuff in between!Enjoy and as always . . . Happy Friday Ya'll and wear those special shades if you are getting the solar eclipse!

Ok, MJ told a little white lie . . . she's fine, but not really!It's been a rough couple of weeks for MJ, but it's getting better.  Sarah and MJ talk it out and make their picks for who is left in this thing called the Road To The Final Four.  We've got the men and we've got the women's and from here on out . . . it's a free for all.   We sincerely hope your bracket still has some life to it!A little baseball talk that includes embezzling!  Oh Mr. Otani get yourself the translation app, it will definitely cost a lot less.  Just sayin!!Lots of shorts on lots a topics - and as always HAPPY FRIDAY YA'LL  

Let's just cut to the chase . . . MARCH MADNESS HAS BEGUN!Sarah and MJ have made their picks, and the brackets will probably be blown the first night!  Here's to everyone making their brackets winners.Happy Friday Ya'll and . . .  Let the Dance Begin!

We have a new segment . . . SHAME ON YOU!  and tonight there are plenty of SHAMES ON YOU to go around!  So much going on this time of year.  Football players movin around like checker pieces, coaches getting fired and hired, women basketball players (and their brother) and their coaches fighting like it's the WWE!And of course, the best for last . . . conference games are being played all gearing up for the final showdown at the Final Four!  I can hardly stand it!!!!  Happy St. Patrick's Day and as always . . . Happy Friday Ya'll

Sarah and MJ are back after a week of Sarah being out-of-town and MJ's foot surgery Catching up on the state of College Basketball (MJ has a few surprise stories to tell)!  It's almost time for the big Dance, but we've (as in Kentucky) have one more major hoop to jump through namely one Tennessee and it won't be easy!!!!Caitlin Clark breaks a scoring record, but is it Apples to Apples?  MJ gives her thoughts on comparing Caitlin Clark to Pete Maravich and believe it or not, Sarah agreed!So . . . Happy Friday Ya'll

Don't fall off your chairs, but MJ is standing behind Little Nicky Sabin as he offers up his help to the SEC Commissioner and Alabama's AD in setting the guidelines  and regulations for NIL, etc.  He doesn't like the turn college sports is taking either, but I think he knows it is what it is, and will be a steady influence and a voice of reason.  Of course, Sarah and MJ couldn't be further apart on the whole thing, but what else is new?College football, MJ makes a bold prediction (and no, it isn't about Kentucky!!), basketball's ups and downs of the top 25 and some BIG statements made last weekend.AND, The Vampire  . . . if you listen to us, you know who we're talking about!HAPPY FRIDAY YA'LL

Sarah and MJ are back after two weeks and two sinus infections (MJ is the lucky contestant with  . . . you guessed it, the two infections.  So thanks for bearing with us and all the episodes downloaded.The biggest topics today?  Is the one only (and we're glad he's not coming back) Gene Smith.  He needs to be held accountable by whom ever it is that he answers to and, of course, the Super Bowl (and you can't talk about the Super Bowl without talking about TS).We cover  all of the usual suspects and bid farewell to a dear friend -This one's for you Adam

So last week's episode had some "dead air" and MJ will explain . . . hence the title this week.  Recap of the NFL playoffs and the last two games before the Super Bowl should be worth the watch.  We chat about the state of OSU football, the new AD and what, we think anyway, it means for Ryan Day (he's absolutely stacked the deck for next year, so get ready for the ride)!Basketball recaps in Men's and Women's NCAA, The Australian Open, and Sarah gives her thoughts on Bill Belichick and him continuing his coaching career as a geriatric! Happy Friday Ya'll!

Yes,  the ten point word!  If you are a Scrabble player . . . you'll get it!  Out with the old, in with the new (coaches, AD's  . . . you name it and I bet there's a new face to the brand.  Still chattin about NIL and the new AD at OSU, UK now has the longest tenured coaches (football and basketball) in the SEC - thank you Mr. SabinLots to listen to so as always Happy Friday Ya'll and please disregard the one word that accidentally dropped and please forgive the long gap - even Sarah and MJ have their moments!

Sarah and MJ cover a lot of basis this week!  The National Championship, NFL Vacancies, and there are a ton of them), The NFL Playoff Games, and we made our predictions,  Basketball and Madonna!So as usual . . . Happy Friday Ya'll

Sarah and MJ are back from the Christmas break, recapping the 43 bowl games and how they did (almost 50% for MJ and Sarah just broke 50%).  Sarah tried to drag me into the NIL, etc conversation . . .but I was not having it!TIME CLOCK MANAGEMENT . . . remember those words!!  How about the Brownies and so much more, including our producer Rhoda  - Happy New Year Ya'll

We know, another crazy title, but it will make sense (and hopefully give you the giggles like it did us)!Sarah and MJ go through the "ten thousand" bowl games and make our predictions along with a few side notes!!So, as always, Happy Friday Ya'll and have yourself a merry little Christmas -This ones for you Beth - Godspeed

 How about The Crew?  Should be a great match as The Crew get to play for the cup at home  - doesn't get much better than that!The CFP . . .  even shut up Tony jumps in to further prolong this endless debate! The Cal haters are on the prowl, again and as I always say . . .  send in your resume to Mitch.A few Catnips,  the Rabbit Hole is in full swing and we've got a few song suggestions to get you movin and shakin, even when you don't want to.As always . . .  Happy Friday Ya'll

The title is a little deceiving, but will make sense once you hear the story behind it!So, Sarah and MJ tackle the White Elephant in the room (OSU vs Xichigan), which has absolutely been beaten to death (but then again how long have we Kentuckians held on to Christian Laettner)?  Then there's the CFP and how that is going to fall out (still a crap shoot) because they all have to lose for OSU to get in, but yet, those teams have to play each other.  This whole thing is CRAZY.  Kentucky owns Louisville - enough said and our basketball boys are lookin good.  Sarah gives poses some questions and gives us the Women's NCAA basketball standings, the Crew is playing to go to the "Cup" and a brief update on our Bluejackets.HAPPY FRIDAY YA'LL

Sarah and MJ are in rare form this episode!  Trying to steal each other's opening lines to  shakin their heads  on the ridiculous antics in the world of college and professional sports;   from fired coaches to who is going to take them, moral victories, the 3 bigs, all 7ft or taller to losin our minds over the Cleveland Browns' owners . . . As usual, Happy Friday ya'll!  Enjoy!

Sarah and MJ are still of the belief that the CFP is still up in the air!  Who's going to pull it off this year?A little tutorial, if you will, about the Michigan Sign Stealing debacle and I promise you  . . . YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP!AND, of course, last but certainly not least, college basketball has begun and #5 Michigan State has already bitten the dust!So, Happy Friday ya'll and enjoy!

Sara and MJ pay tribute to Coach Knight.  For as much as I was not a fan, I am sorry for his passing and hope his rest is peaceful.We've got some Ky football alumni talk  . . . Will Levis showed his stuff Sunday with 4 td's and really showed his abilities as a professional football player.  Well done Will, well done.  CFP rankings, which led to the title today)Basketball is up and running (for Ky it's the 8th) and believe me I KNOW it's the 8th after a long conversation with Mother 9 ( she 1, couldn't find the game and 2 I had to call her back and tell her it wasn't on at all!So, Happy Friday Ya'll and enjoy!

The BIG OSU game turned out as expected and we have thoughts on the game from Sarah's perspective as an attendee,  and MJ's as an armchair QBCollege football's top 25 and how they got there (I THINK there's a rooster in the hen house due to the movement of several of the teams  . . . ok, it's Louisville and they moved up three spots on a bye week AND after losing their last game).MLB is heating up as the Rangers take care of business and beat out the Astros and the Phillies take on the Diamondbacks in game 7. And the ever loved side-bar!As always, Happy Friday Ya'll!Just a note - there is some unknown static a few minutes in, but it does go away and you can understand the conversation

The title pretty much says it all . . . and boy am I grateful for a bye week!Big, Big game in old Columbus Town this weekend.  Penn State rolls in as does GameDay and Fox Big Noon Show!  Should be a good one.Sarah gives her games to watch and we talk about all kinds of scenarios possible for this years playoffs and championship game.  Right now . . . it's a toss up (at least we think so)As always - Happy Friday Ya'll and enjoy ! 

Happy Friday Ya'll!It was a nasty week for SOMEONE'S football team and she spares no one!  Even at that, college football is pretty much the topic of the day.  Sarah updates the Major League playoffs, a little bit about the NHL and pro football  . . .  enjoy and we'll chat with you next week!

Come Saturday, about 7 o'clock . . . MJ will be pacing, drinking and who knows what else as the Kentucky vs Georgia game kicks off.  There are rituals that have to be done before, during and yes, even after the game.  So do what you have to do to get that win!  Sarah has the top 25, baseball, etc and asks a very important question.  Why arent' you just a little more crazy  with basketball around the corner?Happy Friday, enjoy and, as always, thanks for listening!

We had a bit of excitement at Shut Up Tony's house  on Tuesday and MJ will tell you all about it!  We've got a little Kentucky vs Vandy, a little Pat Riley, a little Mark Stoops, a little Blue Jackets Hockey . . . we were all over the place!  However, we saved the game of the week, OSU vs Notre Dame, for most of the conversation.    WHAT A GAME!Hope ya'll had a great week, hope you're teams win, that is unless you're a Florida fan!  There will defiantly be some pacing going on at Shut Up Tony's house! 

We just couldn't decide on a title, so we're leavin it up to you!MJ gives her game and play of the week (both were incredible) - Talkin about that AP poll that drives MJ to insanity and Sarah has her picks on which games are the ones to watch this Saturday.  All of them will be amazing I'm sure.  As always, thanks for listening and we'll catch ya next week!

Sarah has some things to get "off her chest" and boy did she (and rightfully so)!A little Aaron Rodgers talk, a little Joe Burrow talk, a little Coco Gauff talk and ALOT of pro and college football talk (especially one Dion Sanders and son).  This college football season is a toss up folks . . . no one, except Colorado is setting the world of fire, not even, and maybe most of all, Little Nicky Sabin and the Roll Tide!

So . . . the girls are back!  Took a little summer vacation and now we're talkin college football (time does fly)!Recapping the first games of the season - certainly some surprises, some letdowns and then there is Dion Sanders (better watch out for him and that team of his).  MJ makes bold prediction about UK (get the checkbook out Coach).Some US Open Tennis talk and the explanation for the title of this weeks episode.Great to be back and thank you for all the downloads over the summer - It should be a very interesting football season! 

So,  went the golf route this episode and Sarah "Still Doesn't Get It" and I'm not sure I do either!  We've got a little bit of everything this week:  golf,  NBA, college basketball (yes, I know it's June . . .  the rest of the world does not), college baseball and softball.So have a listen and as always  . . . Happy Friday Ya'll

Sarah and MJ are back!  Thanks for listening while we were on hiatus and we hope you enjoy this new episode -  Lots of Cat Nips and talk about basketball, football, baseball and on and on!!  OH, and how could I forget about Derby?  It's all covered right here . . . we hope you give it a listen and Happy Memorial Day!

Sarah and MJ recap the NCAAM and NCAAW tournaments, which were stellar!  Both kept us on the edge of our seats and kept us amazed at how many REALLY good teams there are out there.  Congrats to both on bringin home the win!  And as a side bar . . .  we did a little fashion review of the LSU Lady Tigers Coach - COULD NOT HELP OURSELVES!!!!!The girls catch up on who's staying, who's leaving and the ever popular rabbit hole!Sarah gives us the scoop on MLS and MLB and we mention AR ( couldn't help it)!Have a happy and safe Easter and Passover -

Sarah and MJ both have Cat Nips, well in Sarah's case - Buckeye Bits!Lots of chatter about the NCAA Tournament, and yes, MJ is very sad but doing OK (in case you were wondering!!).  Brackets busted all over 1st day and it's anybody's tourney this year.  Hope your team has survived!Sarah updates the Women's Side of the NCAA Tournament along with , hold on to your seat . . .  HOCKEY !  She is full of surprises.Enjoy and thanks for listening!

Sarah and MJ are back from vaca and ready for the weeks ahead with March Madness, but before we look at brackets and teams, we've got some Cat Nips to talk about:  NFL, MLB, NHL and MLS .After Cat Nips we dive right into the weeks ahead and the NCAA Tournament and we could not be further apart on our brackets!  To the point of hysterical!!Join us for another fun and informative Friday!  AND HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY YA'LL

Sarah and MJ are so HAPPY to be back with everyone!This episode looks at the NFL, MLB, a little NBA, NCAAW Basketball and of course  NCAAM basketball .  Looking at the Bubble,  the top 25 and no one can avoid the elephant in the room . . . the state of Alabama Men's Basketball (It is a white hot mess)So sit back, relax and enjoy this week's episode!  As a side bar, Sarah and MJ will both be unavailable next week.  SO, we will catch up on the conference tournaments and talk about the Big Dance!!

The title pretty much sums it up for this week's podcast!Sarah has MLS news, baseball and MJ has her last say on the subject of the state of BBN!Thanks for listening and we'll catch you next week! 

Well,  we're on to the Super Bowl and Sarah and MJ are having a love/don't understand moment with the call for the Chiefs (something about a clock?)Australian Open correction,  what's up with Jim Harbaugh and Men's NCAA Basketball -AND a LOT of thanks to those many downloaders!

Sarah and MJ keeping it short and sweet this week!Updated NFL  news and our predications  for the next round  (Sarah goes 1-4 in last weeks picks, MJ 2-4).  I'm still not sure I made the right picks for this week's games!The Australian Open . . . in the Books and, of course , NCAA Basketball - and they say it's a non-contact sport#onegameatatime#itpaystobe3rdstring#welcomebacknaomiosaka#truebluethroughandthrough#shutuptony 

Sarah and MJ take a look at the NFL playoff games, and who came out on top (one of us had a "pick six" hence the title)!  Which one of us was it do you think?Lots of NCAA men's basketball - some big dogs fell as others (oh I don't know, like Kentucky?) are changing their ways and , well, it seems to be working so far -A little hockey,  the Australian Open and  that just about does it!#2500downloads#thanksforlistening#catscatscats#thebigoscar#thetreeswin#shutuptony

Sarah and MJ catch up on the NFL Playoffs and make their picks.  Will Aaron Rogers come back (we don't really care, BUT am certainly glad he finally cut his hair)!Updated NCAA Basketball polls  . . . which leads MJ to sounding off on the state of affairs of UK Basketball and the so-called Fans!  You'll either agree or think I'm out of my mind; either way it's worth the listen.#leavecalalone#giveupthosetickets#getoveryourself#weareok#catscatscats

Sarah and MJ recap the crazy playoff games, and they were crazy!  As the title says - Who Would Have Thought TCU and Georgia would be playing for it all?Basketball updates and that craziness (don't dare be #1 cause you're going to lose, but at this point their all dropping like flies) .And still a little chatter about those rose colored glasses#thoserefs#wasmichiganevenatthatgame#tcurollsandwelove it#kynotranked#shutuptony

The Beauty of Rose Colored Glasses  explained right here!Bowl Games Big and Small and who's won so far.  Should I Stay or Should I Go - Who's Opted Out of Their Bowl Games and How Sarah and MJ Feel About It.The World Cup and So Much More!!#rosecoloredglasses#biggestgameever#getoffyoursweetcheeks#whoyagonnaget

Sarah and MJ PROMISE it will make sense!Paying respects to Mississippi State and Coach's family - Godspeed CoachTidbits from around the sports world AND the grand finale . . . we give you ALL of the bowl games, who's playing and who we think will win (in only the way Sarah and MJ can)!#letsgobowling#leavinyourteammatesinthedust#ireallydowantosutowin#imaybearamsfan#shutuptony 

Today's episode obviously focuses on the CFP, each team and what it will take for each to win (but safe to say the State of Ohio, and the state up north, are hoping for a rematch/redemption).  Like the rest of the world  . . . we'll have to wait and see!Soccer news, salary/contract news (it's INSANE),  basketball (Pro and College)  and Oh yes,  my Mother in the Loo thing!#willlevisdisappoints#osuclickingonallcylinders #shutitnicky#waituntilyourmomis93

Lots of talk about OSU and The Team Up North (ugh),  the rankings (football and basketball),  a little back and forth about a comment Lou Holtz made (ok, a lot of back and forth),  some soccer chatter and a brief sidebar on how Shutup Tony's and my nephew looks like Aaron Rodgers (crazy I know, but true).#wildrankings#theyuuumcenter#nilornottonil#doesbamamakeitin#wecertainlyhopenot

Kentucky had a back court press . . . but still lost the game (ugh)It's the weekend to end all weekends in college football!  OSU and Ichigan - who walks away with the win and what does that mean for the CFP?  We will all just have to wait (ugh)!A little NFL from Sarah, a little World Cup and a lot of college football (a little basketball too)#gobucks#gocats#coachstoopsisstillwithus#HAPPYTHANKSGIVINGYALL

MJ does have 3 questions, but who is it for?  Stoops?   Calipari?  You'll have to listen to find out!As one sport is winding down,  another one has started - I love them both  so it's a double whammy when things aren't going like you hoped!  At least you get somewhat of a reprieve with basketball!  Who is the winner take all in college football?  Only time will tell - but of course, Sarah and I have our opinions!May our  Dear Lord be with, and comfort the families of the victims of the Virginia  shootings -  Such a  tremendous loss to all.#restinpeace#whoseonthehotseat#whooughttobeonthehotsear#osuichiganalmosthere 

With so many options for the college football playoffs, Sarah and MJ wonder . . . What Will They Do If . . .  The conclusion of College Football is going to be VERY INTERESTING!Is Stoops on a quiet hot seat?  Is Mitch Barnhart behind the times?  People want to KNOW and so do we -Soccer goalie saves the day and Sarah has ALOT to say about Brittney  Griner!#whogoestothecollegeplayoffs#collegebasketballhasbegun#decomitsforukisstoopsintrouble#bringbrittneyhome

It's Sarah's Birthday Weekend and you'll find out exactly how she feels about it!  You'll also find out how she, and I, feel about the Kentucky - Tennessee Game (Ugh).  Lots of thoughts about the polls, the playoff standings and the teams in general.  A little NFL, MLB (Do you know what tipping is - we didn't either).  #ohthosevols#ohthosewildcats#oooohmichiganstate#tippingmakesnosense#happybirthdaysarah

I am not gonna lie . . . this episode is mostly about Kentucky vs Tennessee!  We did throw in some basketball, baseball and hockey. but at the end of the day . . . it's all football!  Bear with us!#catscatscats#osuplaythefirsthalf#bamaissixth#whoknowswhowins#wecandothis