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    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - An Off The Rails Regionals | June 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 62:50


    HOLY MOLY - Regional Weekend was WILD! Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn get together to talk through it all, highlight the remaining 16 teams in the field and rehashing all the drama that went down across the country. From 9 SEC teams bowing out, including the top 2 National Seeds, as well as 7 hosts, to unnecessary ejections and flare-ups, it was the craziest Regional Weekend in recent memory, and we are set up for some JUICE Supers this weekend. Plus, Little Rock and Murray State are the favorite stories from the weekend, even though Little Rock couldn't quite pull it off, and we have a possible invalid lease in Los Angeles! You just never know what you'll find out about on Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers. And, a HAT TIP to LSU-Shreveport - they did it, baby! 59-0!Go to backyardbaseballbros.com and buy a 4-pack of Borgoballs (the limited edition Bubble Gum Blast is COMING SOON), go to BaseballBBQ.com, use the code "3D-20" to get 20% your order of custom-made, college-branded grilling tools. AND, we have a NEW PARTNER - Homefield Apparel, with a discount code coming soon! But for now, just go to homefieldapparel.com and check out their stuff. It's incredible!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Brackets Penciled In with Jack Delongchamps | May 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 48:47


    The 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament begins tomorrow, and Kyle Schassburger is nowhere to be found, so David Kahn went to the bullpen and grabbed Jack Delongchamps, the Pencil Talk legend himself, to help preview Regional Weekend. The boys delve through all 16 Regional Pods, make their picks for them, Omaha, and the National Champion, and discuss where Jack will have Flops on the Ground this weekend.ENTER our D1Baseball Bracket Challenge: https://bracket-challenge.d1baseball.com/group/910/join (the WINNER will receive a 4-pack of Borgoballs courtesy of the Backyard Baseball Bros!)Join us for the NCAA Baseball Regional Rundown from May 30th to June 2nd exclusively on the Varsity Network app! It's a college baseball redzone-style whiparound show with coverage from all 16 regional sites, including the live PxP hometown radio calls, highlights, reactions and more, plus Westwood One's coverage of the Women's College World Series.Go to backyardbaseballbros.com and buy a 4-pack of Borgoballs (the limited edition Bubble Gum Blast is COMING SOON), and go to BaseballBBQ.com, use the code "3D-20" to get 20% your order of custom-made, college-branded grilling tools.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - We Have A Bracket | May 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 72:05


    The 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament Field of 64 is here, and Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn have thoughts! The boys delve through the Top 16 hosts, the 64 teams playing to compete in the College World Series, who may have gotten snubbed, who might be underseeded, and more. Plus, Schass hurt himself, but has no idea what to do about it, Kahn was wrong and Schass kept the receipts, and now he's deserting his bro on Thursday to go to parts unknown.ENTER our D1Baseball Bracket Challenge: https://bracket-challenge.d1baseball.com/group/910/join (the WINNER will receive a 4-pack of Borgoballs courtesy of the Backyard Baseball Bros!)Join us for the NCAA Baseball Regional Rundown from May 30th to June 2nd exclusively on the Varsity Network app! It's a college baseball redzone-style whiparound show with coverage from all 16 regional sites, including the live PxP hometown radio calls, highlights, reactions and more, plus Westwood One's coverage of the Women's College World Series.Go to backyardbaseballbros.com and buy a 4-pack of Borgoballs (the limited edition Bubble Gum Blast is COMING SOON), and go to BaseballBBQ.com, use the code "3D-20" to get 20% your order of custom-made, college-branded grilling tools.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Calling on Conference Tournament Week | May 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 90:31


    The regular season has come and gone, and it's time for conference tournament week! Before they hit the road for Hoover, Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn got together for a late-night Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers, breaking down all the results from the final regular season weekend. Who won the Power 4 conferences? What mid-majors are making noise as the regular season concludes? How is there carnage in the Southland Conference? Why are we still doing double-elimination and pool play brackets? And how on earth does SHARING a regular season title make sense? The boys ponder all of these questions and more before packing their bags and embarking on another trip to the SEC Baseball Tournament (it's a Tournament, not a Championship, folks!). Join us for the NCAA Baseball Regional Rundown from May 30th to June 2nd exclusively on the Varsity Network app! It's a college baseball redzone-style whiparound show with coverage from all 16 regional sites, including the live PxP hometown radio calls, highlights, reactions and more, plus Westwood One's coverage of the Women's College World Series.Go to backyardbaseballbros.com and buy a 4-pack of Borgoballs (the limited edition Ocean Storm Ball is SOLD OUT), and go to BaseballBBQ.com, use the code "3D-20" to get 20% your order of custom-made, college-branded grilling tools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - NEED FOR (HYPER) SPEED | May 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 32:19


    WE'RE ON HYPER SPEED BABY!The final weekend of the regular season has ARRIVED, and Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn have all the drama that is about to unfold in college baseball! But, the postseason is also beginning in earnest, and we need to talk about the Southland Conference and Patriot League Tournaments. The guys have analysis, picks and reactions to those two events, plus a look at the latest Field of 64 projections, an update on Hot Carl's trip and job prospects, and more!Join the boys for the NCAA Baseball Regional Rundown from May 30th to June 2nd exclusively on the Varsity Network app! It's a college baseball redzone-style whiparound show with coverage from all 16 regional sites, including the live PxP hometown radio calls, highlights, reactions and more, plus Westwood One's coverage of the Women's College World Series.Go to backyardbaseballbros.com and buy a 4-pack of Borgoballs (the limited edition Ocean Storm Ball is SOLD OUT), and go to BaseballBBQ.com, use the code "3D-20" to get 20% your order of custom-made, college-branded grilling tools.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Don't Let Mizzou Get Hot | May 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 75:13


    MISSOURI DID IT! The Tigers SWEEP Texas A&M to get their first SEC win(s) of the year, headlining a topsy-turvy SEC weekend. Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn break it down on Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers, plus unpack the top-heavy ACC, the tight Big 10 and Big 12 races, and continue to spotlight the mid-majors that are littering the Top 25 rankings. Plus, Schass attempted the Lettuce Challenge born out of the University of Minnesota. Midweeks no longer matter, we have an American Pope from Chicago, and Kahn discovered a whole new meaning to "bathroom artwork." Postseason Baseball begins this week, folks! BUCKLE UP! Go to backyardbaseballbros.com and buy a 4-pack of Borgoballs (the limited edition Ocean Storm Ball is SOLD OUT), and go to BaseballBBQ.com, use the code "3D-20" to get 20% your order of custom-made, college-branded grilling tools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - To The Top with Matthew Russo of Southern Miss | May 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 73:22


    Matthew Russo of Southern Miss joins Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn on Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers to talk about their fantastic season, his recruitment and special connection with his dad, where he got the nickname "Bull" and the hidden gems of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Before that, Schass announces his plans to take on the Lettuce Club challenge, and David Kahn believes he can do it. Plus, midweek results, Field of 64 projection reactions and a fond farewell to Stony Brook Head Coach Matt Senk.Go to backyardbaseballbros.com and buy a 4-pack of Borgoballs (the limited edition Ocean Storm Ball is OUT now), and go to BaseballBBQ.com, use the code "3D-20" to get 20% your order of custom-made, college-branded grilling tools. Mother's Day is this weekend - don't forget!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Will The Real #1 Please Stand Up? | May 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 87:31


    Who should be #1 in college baseball right now? Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn debate that topic, among others, on the latest Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers. Texas and Arkansas both have cases, but let's not forget FSU, LSU, Georgia... it's crowded at the top right now, folks! Plus, here comes Texas A&M, Mississippi State and Miami, while Missouri seems destined to make the wrong kind of history. UC Irvine took one on the chin, while WVU seems to have a stranglehold on the Big 12, and Coastal Carolina, Southern Miss and Troy all appear to be lethal Sun Belt contenders. Don't sleep on Northeastern, they have won 16 straight!Go to backyardbaseballbros.com and buy a 4-pack of Borgoballs, and go to BaseballBBQ.com, use the code "3D-20" to get 20% your order of custom-made, college-branded grilling tools. Mother's Day is this weekend - don't forget!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - May Means Postseason Baseball | May 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 64:20


    It's May, and that means postseason baseball is right around the corner! Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn dive into the latest Field of 64 projections from D1Baseball.com and how things could change on a dime over the remaining 3 weeks of the regular season. Who will be the next head coach at Mississippi State? Would 100 men be able to overcome 1 silverback gorilla? Will you use the discount code "3D-20" at BaseballBBQ.com to get 20% your order of custom-made grilling tools? These questions and more are tackled on Dugouts, Dumbbells and Dingers! And be sure to go to backyardbaseballbros.com and get your Borgoballs today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Lemonis OUT at Mississippi State | April 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 69:56


    The Coaching Carousel begins to spin on April 28, 2025, as Mississippi State has parted ways with 7th-year HC Chris Lemonis. Kyle Schassburger returns from Disney World to rejoin David Kahn and discuss this breaking news on Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers, as well as who could replace Lemonis in Starkville next season. Plus, plenty of chippiness surrounded Weekend 11, from Austin to Raleigh to Orlando to Greenville, and all across the college baseball landscape. And, are we worried about Tennessee and Arkansas being deep run contenders in 2025 after their lackluster stretches? FIU and UC Irvine deliver a pair of TKOs to WKU and Cal Poly, and we hand out a Box Score Bingo Trifecta to close out this episode.Go to backyardbaseballbros.com and buy a 4-pack of Borgoballs, and go to BaseballBBQ.com and use the code "3D-20" to get 20% your order of custom-made, college-branded grilling tools. Mother's Day is around the corner folks, we just gave you the inside lane on presents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Schass is Away, The Lock Doctor Plays | April 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 72:03


    Kyle Schassburger is off on a Disney vacation for the week, so Tripp Hurd, aka, The Lock Doctor, joins David Kahn on the latest Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers. The boys chat all things college baseball betting, which is hard to do because it's hard to find the action, but The Lock Doctor went deep into his bag and came up with some juice that he likes. The guys talk National Champion odds, re-visit the 8 for Omaha from the preseason (and Tripp adds his own selections), and take a look at who they like to claim the coveted Golden Spikes Award come June. Plus, the 2025 NFL Draft begins tonight, so The Lock Doctor reveals his Lock Mock for the first 10 picks or so of this year's selection show. Homework assignments for the weekend - watch a ton of college baseball, go to backyardbaseballbros.com and buy a 4-pack of Borgoballs, and go to BaseballBBQ.com, use the code "3D-20" to get 20% your order of custom-made, college-branded grilling tools, and fire up the grill on a beautiful weekend across the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - "That's Baseball" | April 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 84:07


    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Visiting the Flats w/ Georgia Tech's Danny Hall | April 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 54:07


    3 weeks into announcing his retirement from coaching, Georgia Tech head coach Danny Hall has led the Yellow Jackets to their best start in 15 years. He details all the reasons for their success with Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn on Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers. Plus, the 32-year head coach talks life after baseball, what it's like to coach a player with the caliber of Drew Burress, how he's cultivated such a strong tie with the state of Georgia and his current and former players, and much more. Schass and Kahn also recap some midweek results, delve into the negotiations that Schass' best bro had to agree to for their 24-hour jaunt in the Steel City and then preview the weekend slate. Make sure you break out your grilling tools this weekend - it's a warm one! If you don't have any, shame on you, but go to BaseballBBQ.com and use the code "3D-20" for 20% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Weekend 9 Thrills Galore | April 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 80:17


    Weekend 9 on the diamond was THRILLING, and Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn have all the reaction on Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers! From Texas A&M's pair of walk-off winners to West Virginia and TCU's MASSIVE Big 12 broomings, and Georgia Tech and Western Kentucky continuing to roll through the ACC and Conference USA, there was a lot that happened this past weekend. Plus, Bryson couldn't get it done, but the guys are happy for Rory. Kahn nearly got his identity stolen, but he thwarted the attack. Schass is going to run a marathon in Pittsburgh, but not in the way you're thinking. Will Missouri win an SEC game this year? The boys have set the O/U at 3.5 the rest of the way. Congrats to Blake Gillespie, the latest member of the All-Schass Squad!Be sure to get your grilling tools at BaseballBBQ.com and use the discount code "3D20" for 20% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - A Cal Poly State of Mind with Larry Lee | April 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 67:05


    Now in his 23rd season as the head coach at Cal Poly, Larry Lee joins Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers to chat with Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn about the Mustangs' remarkable year thus far. Lee shares the origins of West Coast baseball, what makes Cal Poly and the SLO area so special, how much he enjoyed getting to coach his son in college and what it was like to "witness" his big league debut. The Mustangs have a next man up mentality, strive to score one run every inning, and yearn to be exhausted mentally and physically after each game - how can you not love this team? Schass and Kahn also circle the wagons from the previous weekend in college baseball, dive deep into the numbers, both good and bad, and bid farewell to hoops season while saying hello to The Masters! College Baseball can be inexplicable at times, and WE LOVE THAT!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Chomp chomp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 106:41


    The Florida Gators are kings of college basketball after the dust settled on an all-time Final Four in San Antonio. We got Matt Norlander emptying the notebook on everything he saw, reported, and took in from the weekend (plus a bunch of stuff that didn't make it into the final edit - including some great behind-the-scenes nuggets at the Alamodome). Plenty of stuff on Florida's title, but also the Houston story, the Duke collapse, and the Auburn squad that ended up finishing a distant 4th in terms of storylines from the Final Four. There is a lot to get to, the guys run through it all in reverse chronological order, and we put a bow on the basketball season as only we can here on CSN - which means Norlander's recap of the Pit Bull & Lionel Richie shows he took in during the San Antonio trip!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    P.S.A. UConn wins it all | Gauer Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 60:16


    UConn wins its 12th national championship in historic fashion, beating #1 overall seed UCLA by 34 in the national semis and defending champ South Carolina by 23 in the title game. Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce break down the Huskies' run to a championship, putting the capper on a historic collegiate career for Paige Bueckers (and bring on a special guest to bring a more family-like feel to the show). They also talk about the successful seasons for the Gamecocks (yeah, they're still good), Bruins (yes, still an excellent year) and Longhorns (ditto) and take a sneak-peak at '25-26 with some portal news and a way-too-early top-5. Thanks for tuning in all season long to the Gauer Hour!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    CSN Masters Pool 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 69:18


    A tradition unlike any other. We got the whole gang - Roddy, Felder, Wayne, Surber, and Hartzell - back for the annual drafting of teams. There is football talk that inevitably makes it into the show; what to do about Spring games, NFL draft takes, and the Chapel Bill situation. But let's be real ... you're here for the golf takes. It's Masters week, folks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Out Past Curfew with the Backyard Baseball Bros | April 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 91:35


    Three of the famed creators of the Borgoball, Blake, Brett and Tatem, join Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers to talk all things Backyard Baseball Bros with Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn! The boys get into the creation of the ball, its various uses, and some new twists on the Borgoball that are coming soon, plus the tight-knit family that is the Borgognos. Schass and Kahn also dive into #CurfewGate, the Torpedo bats that are finally sweeping the nation, Alabama's Justin Lebron narrowly avoiding disaster, and bid a fond farewell to Georgia Tech's Danny Hall. Also, Box Score Bingo returns in grand fashion with an NAIA flare.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Full Sweet 16/Elite 8 recap + Final Four preview | Gauer Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 67:21


    The Final Four is here! UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and UConn will play for a national championship this weekend. Megan and Rob recap the Elite 8/Sweet 16 weekend, give final notes on the seasons of those who didn't make it to Tampa, and react to all of the portal additions, highlighted by Olivia Miles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    And then there were four

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 71:32


    Final Four in San Antonio is set, so let's talk about it. Norlander and Hartzell break down the weekend that was - including a Sweet 16 and Elite 8 recap from all four regions - plus a lookahead to what on paper could be the best set of Final Four games ... ever? The guys have a disagreement on whether or not Jon Scheyer has over-achieved in his first three years at Duke (Norlander says yes, Hartzell says no), and we have on-the-ground reporting from Newark over the weekend. Gators and Auburn did the things. Houston is a monster, and you knew it was going to end like this, Vols fans. Sorry that it had to happen in the Elite 8. Retirement watch in Knoxville? And speaking of coaches, Norlander empties the notebook on everything that went down with the messy split between Maryland and Kevin Willard. From Crab Five to coach-less and AD-less in the span of a week. Tough scene for the folks in College Park!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Vanderbilt's John Michael Morris | March 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 95:35


    Vanderbilt's Director of Recruiting, John Michael Morris, joins Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers to talk all things Vanderbilt baseball, Avengers, broadcasting, recruiting and more! Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn recap Kahn's trip to Morgantown to chronicle West Virginia and Arizona, breeze through the weekend results, highlighting several massive SEC, ACC and Big West series. Plus, Chris Pollard and Cliff Godwin go toe to toe (and nearly chest to chest) in a high-caliber midweek bout, and UNCW throws a *perfect game*. Midweeks matter, the MBB tournament has overpromised and underdelivered, and Schass believes his golf game is on the rise.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    JuJu's injury & everything else since Friday & Sweet 16/Elite 8 preview | Gauer Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 74:17


    Rob and Megan recap everything from the opening two rounds of the tournament, starting with the JuJu Watkins' devastating ACL tear and its impact in the immediate term for USC. Plus, wild overtime games in Lexington and College Park, giving hat tips to some teams who saw their seasons end, and a complete Sweet 16 preview heading into the weekends in Spokane and Birmingham.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Sweet 16 Recap + Hartzell's top 8 games from the opening weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 64:12


    A very special Monday night edition of CSN recapping the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament because Norlander has been absolutely grinding over the coaching carousel and we had to push the show back a cool 10 hours. Yes, the carousel is at maximum capacity, but we're here to recap the actual games from Thursday - Sunday. There is audio of the Derik Queen buzzer-beater to break Colorado State hearts, and then we're off to the races. Hartzell has his list of top 8 games of the tournament so far. Norlander absolutely loses it recapping the Mick Cronin transcript from UCLA's loss to Tennessee, and oh so much more. Do we ever need to hear from Amir Khan again? Too bad because he'll be at the Final Four. Plus the NCAA court designs have actually gotten worse. This is content we're here for, people!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Hooty Hoot! The Madness is Here | March 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 92:24


    HOOTY HOOT! The coaching carousel starts EARLY in 2025, with David Pierce taking over immediately as the new head coach of Rice Baseball. Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn break down the latest coaching change in college baseball, as well as detail the last unbeaten to fall in Tennessee. Plus, the baseball boys make their picks for March Madness in basketball, welcome Rintaro Sasaki stateside officially, and discuss the latest technology being utilized by SEC teams this season. Some insane Box Score Bingo and an even wilder catch by Texas A&M Corpus Christi's Christian Smith-Johnson, plus dudes, hat tips and SDA's, wrap up another delirious episode of Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    TOURNEY TIIIIIIIIME | Gauer Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 49:47


    Consider this your NCAA Tournament fast pass. Thirty-two games. Under 45 minutes. We hit on each one (okay, we largely ignored the 1/16 and 2/15 matchups), breakdown who is going to advance, who is primed for a Cinderella run, and at whose expense, and we make our official Final Four and national championship selections. Plus, thoughts on the field as a whole off the top, and why the bracket as it looks was a perfectly reasonable outcome, despite what some notable head coaches believed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The bracket has arrived!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 63:07


    We have our bracket, the field is set, and now we're going to talk about it. Norlander and Hartzell spend an hour running through the teams, matchups, stories, gripes, complaints, snubs, you name it. Both guys are operating on very little rest but the bracket is out and we must respect the bracket. If you're not planning your week around games tipping at 12:15 ET on a Thursday afternoon then you need to do better, people. We made it, fam. It's Tournament time!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 Hours Till a Bracket + George Mason's Vanessa Blair-Lewis | Gauer Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 66:02


    The countdown to a bracket is on! Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce recap Championship Weekend across the sport at the power conference level, talking about the highs of Duke, UCLA, South Carolina and TCU's tourney victories. And our dreams will be realized as the A-10 should get two bids to the dance after George Mason secured its first-ever NCAA Tournament berth with an A-10 title. Head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis jumps on to talk about the win and introduce us to the Patriots team. We end with some love for some mid/low-major conference winners, and Megan tells us what the bracket will look like come Sunday. Who are the 1-seeds? Who is hosting? Who are the last four in/first four out?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Best Friday slate of games ... ever?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 54:40


    Norlander is in NYC covering the Big East. Hartzell is in Nashville covering the SEC. The torch is literally being passed from the old mecca to the new one on today's show, which is absolutely loaded because - I mean, have you SEEN the slate of games on deck today? The guys start in the ACC and talk about Cooper Flagg's injury and what it means for Duke, and from there it's a conference whiparound. Big East > SEC > Big 12 > Big Ten > MWC. Coaching carousel talk to wrap the show (because business there is about to pick up in a big way today). A lot to get to and not a ton of time, so the guys pack in all into a power-hour edition of CSN on the Friday of conference tournament week. Selection Sunday is two days away, people! This is not a drill!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Tennessee is a Freight Train | March 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 73:56


    Just 2 unbeatens remain, and one of them is freight train named the Tennessee Volunteers! On the latest Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers, Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn return from covering the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament in Greenville to try and wrap their heads around the most recent results in college baseball. They talk a whole lot of Tennessee, a smidge of Florida State, and give the Stanford Cardinal their props as well. Plus, it was weekend full of no-hitters, and Schass and Kahn feel like they can throw a no-hitter themselves now that they have their very own BORGOBALLS in hand! George Mason breaks a 42-year-old NCAA record, Kahn gets way deep in his nerd bag talking records, and Schass finds his new favorite player, James Quinn-IRONS (#GAINS). Happy Conference Play season everyone! #FREEBERTOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Conference Tournament Week is here

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 62:21


    Not much to say here, because you already know. College basketball's regular season is over. The postseason is upon us. Automatic bids are being handed out on a daily basis until we get to Selection Sunday in a mere 6 days. The next week is what this sport is all about, people. Gather 'round the speaker and turn us up so we can get you ready for everything you missed this weekend or need to know about going into this week. Hartzell has printed the internet. Norlander is dialed into the coaching carousel. It's dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Putting the finishes touches on those resumes | Gauer Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 48:03


    This is it. For the major conference teams it's one last weekend to polish that resume before turning it in to the Selection Committee. Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce go conference-by-conference and talk about the last weekend of the regular season, and what's at stake at each tournament this weekend. Who's locked up a 1-seed? What needs to be done for others to do so? Who on earth is going to host? And who is going to sweat out Selection Sunday? Megan and Rob (from the finest hotel room in Greenville) break it all down.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Coaching carousel talk with ESPN's Jeff Borzello

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 80:18


    Miami has their man, and with that the first official P5 job opening has been filled. How many more are coming, and how spicy is this season's coaching carousel going to be? Jeff Borzello of ESPN drops by for a heavy dose of coaching conjecture. What jobs aren't currently open but we suspect will be very soon? You'll have to tune in for the full scoop - which is ample. Norlander and Hartzell kick the show off gushing over Florida's win on the road at Alabama and Ole Miss' upset of Tennessee. Which bubble teams helped themselves so far this week (Texas, Xavier, Oklahoma), and which ones did not (Wake Forest)? A brief lookahead to the weekend which is loaded with regular season finales and some conference tournament autobids. Hurry up and get this in your system before Indiana State and Southern Illinois get going in the first round of the MVC because yes folks it's that time!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - It's Story Time! | March 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 67:41


    Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn return from being on baseball assignments with stories GALORE! Schass was in Buies Creek, and Kahn was on the homefront in Winston-Salem, and they have plenty to dissect from their first baseball radio calls of the year. Plus, who will be the last undefeated team standing in college baseball? Are we worried about Texas A&M? Is the double base causing more problems than it needs to? The baseball boys debate these topics, as well as provide this week's Backyard Breakdown, presented by Borgoballs, courtesy of LSU, and dive into the 37th perfect game into college baseball history as part of their Box Score BINGO. Plenty of dudes, hat tips and SDAs to go around as well as the guys get set to hit the road for Greenville for the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Weekend recap + RMU's Andy Toole

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 80:34


    It is, in fact, March. Can confirm. Norlander and Hartzell are unpacking the weekend - including some buzzer beater audio in the SEC - plus who on the bubble did (Georgia) and did not (Arkansas) help themselves last time out. Special guest Andy Toole joins the program to talk about his Robert Morris squad embarking on the Horizon League tournament this week, plus his top-3 Bruce Springsteen albums. Coach Toole was bout that life growing up in New Jersey, which you'll hear all about during his 30-minute interview. What's on deck this week in terms of must-see hoops on TV, and some brief discussion on the jamband bracket, which is completed but needs some PR help before it goes public.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    What's gonna happen in March? You tell us | Gauer Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 62:04


    If the last five days are any indication... March is going to be nuts. Notre Dame lost twice, who knows who is going to be a 1-seed, the Big Ten and Big 12 come down to one game, and the SEC will probably be decided by... a coin flip. So much to get to on the latest Gauer Hour with Megan and Rob. Plus, a little GOAT talk at the end.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    All rise ... the honorable John Fanta presiding

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 82:27


    So much to get to and we start with the buzzer beater in College Park. March is less than 48 hours away but with moments like that, it feels like we're already there. A quick run through the weeknight results of note, including more jockeying in the SEC, which Norlander doesn't think is going to get to 13 NCAAT bids because he's a hater. We clear the runway for John Fanta who stops by to discuss - among other things - St John's atop the Big East, why he chose to attend Seton Hall as an undergrad, the biggest pet peeves about college basketball coverage this time of year, his list of legitimate national championship contenders, and who the Browns should take at 2 in the upcoming NFL Draft. A real tour-de-force performance from Fanta, it should be said. Norlander & Hartzell run through the must-see TV games on deck this weekend, which is a solid A- slate according to the fellas. Let's enjoy the games, March is coming!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - Roll Tide and Box Score Bingo | February 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 81:35


    Has Rob Vaughn turned the Tide in Tuscaloosa? Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn react to Alabama making the city of Jacksonville look like Tuscaloosa EAST as they swept through the JAX Classic over the weekend, as well as the results at Globe Life Field, in Round Rock and in the state of NC. Plus, Tennessee is Tennessee (duh!), are we worried about Virginia?, and Texas A&M loses Gavin Grahovac for the year. BUT - UMES WON A GAME BABY, LET'S GO! The baseball boys also welcome a new partner, Backyard Baseball Bros, to the podcast, and a new segment, Box Score Bingo, where they find the wackiest box scores throughout the week and dissect them. Campbell's Jett Music, NDSU's Bullpen Catcher, Charleston Baseball's new General Manager, Sam Gjormand, and Cannolis wrap up this INTOXICATING recap of Weekend 2 of college baseball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Norlander's Final Four darkhorses & Natty picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 81:36


    Don't let the title fool you, Hartzell chimes in as well ... but the headline here is we're unveiling these lists because we got one week left in February, people. March is coming. Time to strap in and get ready for the thrill ride that is postseason hoops because it's knocking at the door. Plenty to get to from the weekend, most notably the five upsets of ranked teams losing to unranked teams on Saturday. The three contests that Norlander took in over three days were all double-digit margins - including the all-time worst loss in the history of Illinois basketball - so the fellas spend most of their time hopping around everything else that went down over the weekend. In addition to the lists of Natty contenders and Final Four darkhorses, we have an official wager that is placed between Hartzell and Norlander on the NCAA Tournament. And if that's not bad enough, wait 'til you hear Norlander's Led Zeppelin takes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Folks, we've got some parity | Gauer Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 60:21


    So, who's going to win the national championship? On a week in which UConn beat South Carolina by 29 in Columbia, Texas keeps chugging along, UCLA survived a game without Lauren Betts and USC avoided a hangover, the list seems to have grown a bit. Rob Joyce and Megan Gauer recap all that, plus give their thoughts on the initial top-16 reveal, who is next in line, and what needs to happen for those on the outside looking in to host.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Thursday fast break

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 52:16


    Matt Norlander is on the road in Big Ten country, and Hartzell is dealing with a NC snowstorm - so the fellas are going with a special 'fast break' edition of CSN before the wifi crashes. The guys talk about the Missouri outburst against Alabama, Auburn's survival at home against Arkansas, NC State's embarrassing L to rival UNC, the Kansas debacle, Wisconsin's emergence, and a full weekend preview on the way out the door. We crammed a lot of hoops talk into not a lot of time. We got a week to go until March, folks. Time to lock in with us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - We're SO Back | February 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 91:50


    How can you not be romantic about college baseball? Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn recap Opening Weekend of the 2025 college baseball season, from Air Force parachuting into GAINSville to the spectacular SCENES in College Station, Globe Life Field and Arizona. The baseball boys run through the Opening Weekend thoughts, give their 8 for Omaha, National Champion and Golden Spikes Preseason picks, and pay homage to some of the wackiest box scores of the weekend before crowning their first DUDES of the week, handing out some Hat Tips and SDAs and remembering the life and broadcasting career of Nebraska PxP broadcaster Greg Sharpe. Plus, do chicks dig the small ball in 2025? Cincinnati may think so!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Weekend recap + VCU's Ryan Odom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 79:24


    Lots to unpack from the weekend, highlighted of course by #1 vs #2 in Tuscaloosa. What that Auburn performance means for a potential all-time great team if the Tigers can do the thing in March...plus Wisconsin's ascension, Houston's toughness, UConn's meltdown, and the tragedy that was those Adidas uniforms from the weekend that was. A lot to discuss from Saturday & Sunday on the hardwood, plus we head to Richmond to talk with VCU head coach Ryan Odom about his team, the A-10, and Dave Matthews Band. Hartzell and Norlander have takes from the SNL 50 show on Sunday night, plus a lookahead to some mid-week hoops games you need to be on the lookout for.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    ...Is there a bubble? | Gauer Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 69:39


    A LOADED Gauer Hour. A breakdown of USC's win over UCLA and what it means for both teams' NCAA Tournament seedings, a monster week for Texas with two top-10 victories, and a conversation around how much of a bubble actually exists, given some of the week's other results. Plus, Rachel Galligan jumps on to discuss perhaps the most fascinating race of any conference, the Big 12, with a three-way tie for first heading into the weekend, and five teams separated by just a game. That plus the usual preview with a mega Sunday (Texas-LSU; South Carolina-UConn; UNC-NC State), and good games sprinkled in every day next week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    "Honey, let's snuggle up with these NET rankings"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 82:57


    It's Valentines Day weekend, folks. Time to find that special someone in your life and curl up next to a fire and open up Jerry Palm's bracketology and set the mood for a romantic night of NET rankings and quadrant 1 wins. The hoops action so far this week has been elite - going back to Tuesday night's games PLUS some of the upsets on Wednesday - it's been a loaded set of contests so far ... and oh by the way this weekend is obviously stacked. Auburn and Alabama will face off in #1 vs #2 and who better to break it down than Chris Stewart from the Crimson Tide Sports Network to talk about the rivalry and what Saturday means for both programs. Plenty to look forward to from Saturday and Sunday games that are scheduled to be played - and we wrap with a special 'Now Spinning' segment that breaks down the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. Absolutely stacked lineup of artists just like the games this weekend!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers - The South Carolina Baseball Takeover | February 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 81:50


    The baseball boys are BACK, and they have BOOTS ON THE GROUND in Columbia, South Carolina! Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn bring Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers on the road for the very first time to open up the 2025 season, as they come to you live from Founders Park, the home of South Carolina baseball. Kyle and David are joined by new head coach Paul Manieri, 1st Baseman Ethan Petry and Opening Day starter Dylan Eskew in a full-fledged Gamecock Baseball takeover podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Let's learn with Evan Miyakawa

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 75:51


    A lot happened over the weekend - not just the Chiefs dynasty ending with a blowout loss to the Eagles - but beaucoup college basketball action, highlighted by the #1 and #2 teams both going down on the same day. Norlander and Hartzell break down the Auburn & Duke losses, plus the Johnnies impressive win at UConn back on Friday night (is Gus Johnson washed?). Friend of the show and overall smart guy Evan Miyakawa joins the program to talk about his team ratings, resumes, and more from his site EvanMiya.com with the guys. You might be shocked to learn who his resume rankings have OUT of the NCAA Tournament with a month left to go in the regular season, but some really good stuff from Evan on his site and his processes. What did the fellas think of Kendrick Lamar's halftime show? Now Spinning wraps the show after a very brief lookahead to the weeknight dance card of games to watch (spoiler: Tuesday night is a doozie).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A two-horse collision course to Tampa? | Gauer Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 62:00


    In a Wednesday/Thursday slate that boasted three top-20 games, UCLA, Kansas State and Tennessee all notched marquee victories. Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce discuss what those three wins mean for the victors, discuss UConn's seeming identity crisis, and preview a loaded slate of games this weekend that includes South Carolina-Texas Round 2, Tennessee-LSU, USC-Ohio State, and next week, USC-UCLA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A Red Storm is brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 79:58


    If you've been living under a rock for the last couple of weeks, you might not be aware that college basketball is absolutely thriving in the mecca of NYC these days. St Johns has reeled off 9 in a row after an impressive W at the Garden against Marquette and are starting down a showdown at UConn Friday night. That - plus everything else you've missed from the midweek hoops - leads the show with Norlander and Hartzell today. Plus Mike DeCourcy from The Sporting News drops by to talk NPOY races, and how Flagg vs Broome stacks up against some of the more recent (last 40 years) notable contests. Weekend preview - where there is disagreement on the quality of Saturday's slate - and some Super Bowl predictions round out the show. Is Kendrick going to go solo for the full halftime show? Both guys agree we're in store for potentially an all-timer for Sunday's musical performance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The weekend basketball got off the rails

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 74:37


    This past weekend was crazy - not just because of the on-court shenanigans in college, but also a blockbuster NBA trade in the wee hours of Sunday morning. When it was all said and done, half of the AP top 25 caught an L over the weekend, the Big XII got into the liquor cabinet, Coach Cal did the unthinkable and actually won in his return to Rupp, the SEC meatgrinder continued, and oh yeah - Duke/UNC part 1 was a blowout. Speaking of the ACC, Joe Ovies joins the show around the 35-minute mark to talk about what he saw first-hand at Cameron on Saturday night. What does it look like if UNC misses the NCAAs, and are we talking about this Duke team wrong? The GRAMMYs were last night, everyone has takes - including Ovies - so the crew talks about music's biggest night to wrap the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    LOTS of resume talk | Gauer Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 55:41


    There are less than ten games remaining in the regular season, so it's time to get those resumes prepared. In recapping another busy week of games, Rob Joyce and Megan Gauer weigh the resumes of the teams in the running to host (there are... a lot) and of teams trying to make the field, period. Plus, impressive weeks for South Carolina and Vanderbilt (among others) and a UConn-Tennessee preview.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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