CzabeCast

What's in a logo? A lot. Especially for a league and its brand. Good thing the NBA didn't try to make "Showdown '82" a permanent "thing." Nick Saban and others testify on Capitol Hill to "save" college sports. Which sports, tho? And would an NCAA football and basketball "super league" really be so bad? How come ESPN is selling off big chunks of its CFB inventory? Chicago Mayor, ALE theory fan. Sports teams are throwing away perfectly good stadiums after 20 years. Blame the Braves. A true "Happy Gilmore" situation at a USGA qualifier. MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes former FSR host and now head coach at UWGB to talk NBA Finals. The worst thing about going to Game 7 of the WCF in OKC, and a match-up he would consider if he's the Spurs against Brunson. Czabe also talks more about the seismic Miles Garrett trade and the AJ Brown deal that followed shortly afterward. Joy Reid remains a mindless idiot, Warren Buffett has some inconvenient truths about how good life in America these days really is. MORE.....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe makes a house call to talk to longtime radio co-host and "older brother" ANDY POLLIN, and you might be surprised at how fluid and entertaining the discussion was! Andy admits that maybe his vow to live to 100, isn't something really worth pursuing. He also has no concern for golf courses or driving ranges being plowed under for housing. The boys also talk about Russell Wilson retiring to the broadcast booth at just 37, and also the breaking news of the Rams bold trade to get A.J. Brown. MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe flies solo on his birthday pod, and even though the bank account is lagging since getting laid off, a healthier lifestyle and some time to reflect and be grateful has done wonders. The Spurs punch through to the NBA Finals, setting up an attractive series against the Knicks that is going to cost a pretty penny to attend. Some thoughts on a possibly wild summer in the Association with big pieces on the move. How did NBC do in it's first year back with the NBA? The Miz and this kid Sanchez set MLB's hair on fire in May. Google getting into the mosquito business? Don't say "bomb." Why does the movie Fletch still hold a place in my heart? MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe flies solo today, and talks about the following...1 - Vegas Defies All Odds and Logic and Blasts into the Stanley Cup Final2 - Hockey Players Have Insane Touch on Deflections3 - OKC Gets Leg Up On Spurs in Another Flop-Filled Game4 - The NBA Will Eventually Have to Act5 - Josh Jacobs Story May Be Over Already6 - Eastern Michigan U. is now a women's golf power?7 - More Mis-Adventures in AI8 - Troy Aikman needs to do a better "job."9 - Listen to the cookie10 - Bah, Bah-BAH lup!Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

So the premier luxury sports car company decided to build an electric car. Uh... why? And if you were to do so, make one that looks good, don't just copy the Nissan Leaf!Czabe connects to PAUL CHARCHIAN on a Wednesday and decides to start "banning" a bunch of little things that are pissing him off in sports. Wait til you hear his list of petty! Knicks ticket prices are a sign that we're living in a stupid age of way-too-much money.Is Coke Zero trying to strangle Diet Coke to death? We are halfway through the long NFL off-season swim. MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe gets worn out like an old man digging a ditch. Andy, the real old man, reveals his life philosophy: "Meh, that's good enough." Ticket prices for games reaching the stratosphere. Johnny Manziel needs the cash. Pistol Pete died at 40, too. Is the NFL flirting with losing Sundays. "New phone, who dis?" MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe is out here grindin' on a holiday weekend, but the good content just couldn't be ignored. Also, it's still fucking raining in DC. So why not podcast? The Indy 500 was incredible from start to finish. More on Kyle Busch and his shocking death. The Knicks are rollin', and courtside seats for the finals are already selling for more than a 4-bedroom house! Kenny Atkinson is spinning a disaster for the Cavs in the media. Still too many Jalens in the NBA. All Drug Games. "What was that?" NP, no problem. MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes PAUL CHARCHIAN to the pod after a 2-week absence, and there are more AI-related stories than he can shake a stick at. Include tone-def commencement speakers who simply cannot "read the room." Aaron Rodgers says, "This is it" as an NFL QB, but will he go out on a high note? Imagine being held hostage by (checks notes) Jacoby Brissett!? AI Radio stations have zero chill. Is El Baldo going to be cooked himself by AI? Oz the mentalist exposed by Pablo Torre. Parked down IN the lake! MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes on the podcast CHRIS KNOCHE, the former AU head men's basketball coach and current UMD color analyst, to try to accurately describe the impossibility of guarding a 7-6 inch freak who can dribble and shoot like a guard, while blocking ten shots a game. Czabe also goes through the news of the day, including Rashee Rice getting his ass tossed back in jail, the NFL furthering its outsourcing of premium games to foreign soil, Brendan Sorsby sues to get his eligibility back, and more.Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Marriage of ConvenienceNFL & Streaming Leverage?Commanders/Packers Schedule ThoughtsPGA ChampionshipBaby Oil and HeadCoversShe Who Shall Not Be MentionedBody Shaming or Uncomfortable Truth?How Was the Golf Trip?Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe finally reconnects with MR X for the first time since CzabeVegas. They talk about how the MLB season is now launching as we head toward Memorial Day. They don't make old school skippers like Bobby Cox anymore. Are the Knicks really that good? Or do the Sixers suck? ABS creating new "short kings." Mr. X doesn't buy it on the accuracy of ABS. Could the Wizards trade DOWN from 1/1 to 1/2? MORE...Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe ran a few laps with SCOTT LINN and STEVE SOLOMON on their home court, the Linn Murray Solly Podcast, as usual on a Monday. You'll hear about Scott's beaming pride in his son, The J Man, as he graduates from Penn State. While Czabe wonders why he's never been invited to speak at a graduation, you'll find out exactly why when he lays out what he would say. Czabe also muses about the very concept of "tanking" and why we put up with it as fans. NFL schedule leaks have begun to gush, and Chris Berman is gonna be "back, back, back" with ESPN for several more years, God willing!Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe is happy the Wizards pulled off the "perfect tank" job, but his running mate today ANDY POLLIN is so "over it" that he wouldn't have cared if the NBA ended up fucking them anyway. Odd. A nearly 50-year gap between Conference(!) final appearances, this woeful team finally might get good. We'll see. RIP Bobby Cox, how long will it take for St. Peter to send him to the showers at the pearly gates for arguing? That time I tried to be "too funny" on ESPN Radio. Lebron's last ride? Or just more leverage? Steve Kerr turns down a bag of TV money, that'll be there waiting for him anyway in 2 years. Barkley doesn't punch down. Suicide by Airbus A320. MORE......Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The flood of money in sports has broken the top of the levees, and it's time to run for your life if you still like what sports used to be about. It's not a matter of "if" they'll expand the CFB to 24, it's only when. My question is: "How long will the sugar high of new money last?" A few days of utter delusion at LIV Virginia, as Bryson threatens to become the Mr. Beast of golf. Good luck, pal! And a BONUS inclusion of just a chunk of the "Linn, Murray, Solly Podcast" on Patreon. It's always fun to hear a different dynamic when I play some pick-up hoops "on their court." MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes two of his favorites, author and bourbon expert FRED MINNICK, along with inventor of the "Whiskey Weekend" PAUL CHARCHIAN, to talk about a whole lotta stuff. Starting with Fred's assertion that, despite the Kentucky Derby's obvious "glow up" with more money, more eyeballs, and more hype, it may be losing its soul. Also, Charch is wondering why McDonald's plans to eliminate the self-serve soda fountains in its restaurants by 2032. While Czabe just marvels at... horses. MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe went wild on a Monday. First, with a check-in from ANDY POLLIN to talk about the charmed ride that John Sterling had as the voice of the New York Yankees, when they were really good! Also, Czabe gets mic-to-mic with his old producer and sidekick, JOSH ALBRECHT, for the first time in over a year and a half! He's joined by MATT MUELLER on the sacred "May the Fourth" be with you, Star Wars nerd holiday! They also talk about the Brewers' "Wisco" City Connect 2.0's, the death of Spirit Airlines, and more! Bring your appetite, this is a big one!Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe flies solo today, and there's a ton of good stuff to think about. Starting with this: how come nobody pushes back on the NFL when the Draft closes schools(!) and shuts down museums and parking lots and roads? Is there not one uncorrupted politician out there willing to say "no!" The Celtics choke away a 3-1 lead to the Sixers. Inside the NBA "goes there" on it's "Gone Fishin' Segment." Why did Dianna Russini make $1 million a year anyway at the Athletic? Spirit Airlines, goes under. GameStop (them?) wants to buy Ebay. Kelsey Plum's $1 dollar mis-understanding of marginal tax rates. God Bless the Savanna Bananas and their owner who just won't "sell out." MORE.....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams — and nobody asked for it. Steve Czaban and Kevin Sheehan break down why the Field of 76 is a classic case of league executives solving a problem that didn't exist, and what it signals about where college basketball is headed. Plus: reactions to a spicy early NBA playoffs, the death of Washington Football legend Monte Coleman, the latest on LIV Golf's uncertain future, and the viral video corner.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe sums up the current sports hellscape, with the latest downward trends in sanity and decency. Brenden Sorsby is a degenerate, but he's hardly alone. The feds flip their first in the big NBA card rigging conspiracy case, and the tournament is expanding. SCOTT LINN and STEVE SOLOMON make an appearance as I present a chunk of my "road game" with the boys on their podcast this week. We talk about the NFL draft, how useless and stupid it is to go in person, and the very awkward Mark Rypien announcement of the Commanders' 3rd-round pick. Then Czabe ends on a happy note, with two uplifting sports stories, among all the nonsense. Enjoy!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes the ladies to a Power Lunch at the Palm in Tysons Corner, VA. Carol reveals why she basically ghosted Czabe for a year, but it was with a good excuse. She also says she's going to "Lindsay Vonn" it on her torn ACL when it comes to her newfound love. Julie talks about how local TV news reporters have to compartmentalize covering the mayhem and broken people in the world and still live a sane life. The ladies talk about the Dianna Russini situation, with Carol having worked with Dianna at NBC4 back in the day. And there's even more bonus sports-y stuff on the front end of today's monster episode. Enjoy!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On a whim, Czabe decided to drive 1:20 to see ANDY POLLIN in his natural, unshaven Sunday habitat and eat some Chinese food and watch some NBA playoffs. The fellas talk about radio longevity, the NFL Draft, Diego Pavia and the "Johnny Manziel" effect. There are too many things still not adding up about the Russini-Vrabel story. The NBA playoffs have been a wild (but very injured) ride so far. MORE.....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The late great Howard Cosell knew it, when he saw it. And that was back in 1981! You've finally made it to the NFL Draft everyone! Rejoice! More cuts on this album today...1 The Realest "Mock" Draft2 Aiyuk No Thanks3 Chalk & Cheese4 Armen & Butchie5 Grocery Store Blues6 Flooding in Shioctin7 'Bron Just Built Different*8 Big Alien, Fall Hard9 El Cheapo10 Jet Parking Here11 Tattoo BiologyAnd much more in-between! ENJOY!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Vrabel finally got smoked out of his hiding hole on "La'Affaire du Russini" and he sure didn't do her any favors, with a firm non-denial side-step of "can we all just move on here" presser. PAUL CHARCHIAN joins the show, and we talk about what counts as a "good" NFL draft pick depending on the round. It all comes down to the number of games started, in Czabe's opinion. Why Judge Smails was actually the "good guy" in Caddyshack. The best-case Kyler scenario in Minnesota. Ant Man vs. The Joker is epic TV, albeit on too damn late for anyone back east to see. A recap of the "Holy Fuck" concert with Charch's nerd buddies in DC. Endless shrimp is back, baby! MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the draft barrelling down on us, NFL teams are starting to find their wallets for key guys. Brandon Aubrey becomes the NFL's newest "Golden Leg." Trent Williams gets his bag from the Niners. Why would Jimmy G retire? At least three teams are ready to embark upon really bad QB ideas. Bonus SCOTT LINN and STEVE SOLOMON from their weekly Patreon podcast. You can get the full episode over there. Tom Dundon is a cheap ass. But is he wrong? Tim Cook did his job, now stepping down at Apple. You got some balls, David Brooks. Audi Crooks robs a bank in broad daylight. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe goes through his "basics" on how not to fuck up the draft. ANDY POLLIN joins the show as a proud grandfather for the 3rd time. Is LeBron somehow "under-rated?" I'm not going to pay a lot for this NBA head coach. Andy's thoughts on the Commanders new "old" jerseys and new spear addition to their secondary helmet logo. The draft is "NFL Woodstock". NBA should institute a first-round "mercy rule" of 3-0. Nike runs a cheeky storefront slogan, immediately caves to the ninny's. Czabe mulls the very future of any more "tableside" podcasts. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes back his Wisconsin buddies ARMEN SARYAN and BRIAN BUTCH to talk about whether Giannis is being a big ol' diva on his way out of Milwaukee, or if Armen is right: they shoulda just let him play. Brian is wondering, like many up there, what's going on with the rare triple-openings in the UW system. Plus, just how crucial is football? They are finding out firsthand. Also, Armen talks about why "pool culture" is overrated and how he was just fine at NYNY in Vegas last week. That plus Czabe talks about the Commanders' "new" permanent throwback uniforms and new alternate helmet logo. Plus, the stench of death has settled upon the "Shorts and Boombox" tour. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe flies solo again because there's so much going on in the sports world. Starting with Dianna Russini realizing (correctly) that the more the Athletic and the public kept digging, the more bones would be uncovered. The World Cup is coming to America to absolutely fleece a bunch of sucker soccer fans in any way possible. The WNBA just can't help itself, now can it? If the NBA season sucked so much, how come the ratings and attendance were so good? Maybe things are just fine? Sergio apologizes, but it's too little, too late. The ABS is fixing a lot of calls in the MLB, but the players are striking out on challenges at a high rate, too. Tim Duncan is criminally underrated as an all-time great. MORE.....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe flies solo today, and begins with a suprise that showed up on his doorstep last week. Proof that even the silliest of things, can have profound impact to some people. Keep showing up. What happens when the "Draft Industrial Complex" misses a potentially massive red flag, until it's dug up just a week before D-Day? It could be nothing. But it might be more. Jay Williams fighting for stolen IP rights and Tiger's honor. Okay, bud. CBS getting slammed for a sloppy 18th hole. I give perspective. Less is more Augusta. Did you forget that? And a big ol' pour one out for one of the most creative and weird geniuses in TV history. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes devoted casual golf fan ANDY POLLIN to talk about Rory's wild ride at Augusta. If nothing else, he's not boring. Sergio Garcia remains a total putz. ESPN/CBS featured some cool new camera angles and drone shots. NBA Season ends with a flurry of shameless tanking. What can be done? Wizards say "Mission Accomplished" but will they actually end up with the pick of the litter? Czabe does a version of the ManningCast. Ovi may have played his last game in front of the Caps home fans. Is an "Irish Exit" acceptable for a generational superstar? Now Diana Russini is in hot water, as the Athletic suspends her amid an investigation. Czabe says the interlocking fingers is the one image you just can't un-see. Now Mike Vrabel has gone silent, hmm.... odd given that you said it was "nothing." MORE.....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes Mr. Rural Utah himself, PAUL CHARCHIAN, to the pod, and finds out he's now an officially law-abiding member of Virgin, UT, because he has himself become properly armed (but not really dangerous!) I show him the legend of "Tex Grebner" and then we pivot into some classic Tombstone scenes. Then there's the awkward spot Dianna Russini finds herself in, after the Vrabel photos from Sedona came out. What is out of bounds of "proper" journalism? All that, plus the CIA apparently has a "Ghost Murmur" technology that can hear a heartbeat from high altitude. Allegedly. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe breaks down Michigan's national championship over UConn, in an ugly game that featured a lot of shitting shooting and uncalled roughhousing. The right team won, and Dusty May's Amazon approach to building a team is the new model for success. MATT MUELLER joins the program, and Czabe steers him down some very dark parenting streets, before turning to scissor talk and why Shrek's re-release in theaters is going to do bonkers numbers! MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Life contains contradictions, and things that just plain suck. You just need to manage around them, and through them. Today CZABE explains why today is a new start for his career, and thanks his loyal listeners through the years. But god forbid he have a slightly negative take on how Giannis is treating his team right now. DOUG GOTTLEIB of UWGB talks about what it takes to resurrect a program from the bottom of the ocean, and how it's still damn hard to schedule as a low-mid-major. Also, be careful, your plane isn't a bus! MORE.....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes ANDY POLLIN to the pod, and while nobody likes a "negative nelly" to start the week, El Baldo really did unload a clip of 40-cal bitching about the Final Four. But, it's because he still loves sports, he says, and cares enough to complain. Jay Bilas mixes it up on NIL with ESPN panelists, Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma both look worse for their episode on Friday. Tiger talks to Trump, brags about it. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes on PAUL CHARCHIAN as they do a quick re-cap of some of the best moments of CzabeVegas. Also, it's the 50th Anniversary of Apple founding, and the guys ponder the question: "What's left to invent?" The Shield is on the march, vs. the players, the refs, and scooping up more dollars from TV partners left and right. Why the Frank Ragnow bonus clawback feels so slimy. And the best April Fool's prank ever, that wasn't even on April 1st. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe reconnects with two of his favorite actual ex-Badgers, BRIAN BUTCH and producer-for-life ERIC GITTER. They talk about missing a team photo for a haircut, the Dan Hurley head-butt that wasn't, who are the good refs doing the Final Four, and that time that Erin Andrews called Butchy when he was playing in college. Also Tiger Woods has finally decided he can't dodge it anymore, and has checked into rehab. Culvers is the best. Why can't your kids clean up their room. And the NFL is ready to crack the ref union open like a pistachio. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe flies solo today, and it's a glorious ride as the sports talk content Gods have delivered a pouring rain of good material. Yes, "Death to Replay" sez El Baldo, but first... death to bad umps. CB Bucknor might not make it to September at this rate! The NFL is gearing up to squash the refs' union. Did Dan Hurley head-butt a ref after the game winning three? How lame was the Duke radio call? You have no idea. Tiger's arrest still has no more news yet, as we approach 5 days after the crash. What's going on? Some media start pushing back on Tiger's orbit of sycophants. Also, the memes are pretty strong, including one referencing my former radio show theme track, "Once In A Lifetime." MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While watching Duke lose in the first round to Siena would have been epic as all hell, I must say watching them get daggered by an Indiana freshman who is now a Hoosier state legend might be just as good. The tournament has been dominated by heavyweights, and eastern Euro imports, but it still has delivered! ANDY POLLIN joins me to talk about the Sweet 16 weekend, and Czabe is at probably 90% on his voice after getting back from Vegas, so that's pretty good! Also Tiger Woods is either going to kill a family of four, or himself if he doesn't check into rehab for professional help. But knowing his past, I'd put that at just a 50/50 bet. You can count on most of the golf media ecosystem to continue simping for the most important (albeit retired!) golfer in the game. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes BRIAN BUTCH from Butchie's Den on YouTube and ARMEN SARYAN from Fox Sports Wisconsin to talk about the tournament, coaches getting T'd up, Czabe doesn't like refs who pimp, and why are there so many Jalen's in the NBA? Also, United says "go ahead, buy the whole row!" ESPN is making a documentary about the days when they didn't totally suck, and when you have Gnome Fever, there is no cure. MORE.....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes "A Man About Film" MATT MUELLER, to discuss the NCAA Tournament, the Brewers last second announcement on TV options for the season, you can't have too much Moana, what happened to the Rock's weight? Has Ozempic clipped him, too? Why optimization in a creative industry, inevitably leads to crapification. Project Hail Mary is a really good "old school" big screen movie. Czabe pitches new movie ideas to Matt as a fictional studio head. MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Recent Games03:00 St. John's Upset and Key Players05:52 Buzzer Beaters and Historical Context09:10 Coaching Dynamics and Future Prospects10:08 Ticket Prices and Game Atmosphere11:07 Florida vs. Iowa: Key Moments and Controversies14:46 Replay and Referee Decisions22:03 Honor Code and Integrity in Sports28:14 Tournament Excitement and Participant Updates30:34 Upsets and Highlights of the Tournament32:51 Coaching Behavior and Referee Decisions36:14 Tournament Anecdotes and Player Experiences40:47 NCAA's Media Restrictions and Content Licensing42:52 Court Design and Branding in the NCAA Tournament44:57 Coaching Intensity and Player Reactions49:05 Unusual News and Closing ThoughtsOur Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction02:45 - Weather and Local Events05:36 - NCAA Tournament Insights11:46 - Buzzer Beaters and Historic Moments17:44 - Cinderella Stories in the Tournament23:49 - Broadcasting and Announcing Styles29:56 - Flag Football and Its ImplicationsOur Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe talks again about the incredible finish to the WBC, with baseball-crazed Venezuela, down on their political fortunes, ousting the USA in a tight finish. What can make this decidedly imperfect event even better going forward? Dick Vitale and Charles Barkley make a basketball game into a (bad) podcast. Barkley doesn't understand anything about NIL and anti-trust. PAUL CHARCHIAN swings by to ask Czabe "10 Important Questions" about concerts, sports and Vegas. MORE.....Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes CHRIS KNOCHE and MR. X to The Palm steakhouse in Tysons Corner, VA to talk about the latest in college basketball and beyond. What would an expanded tournament look like, even though nobody is talking about it? The Bruce Pearl and "nepotism" argument. Teams to shade, teams that might surprise. The Atlantic stakes one of their writers to a $10,000 bankroll to see if he can win betting the NFL. It went just about like you thought it would. MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes BRIAN BUTCH and ARMEN SARYAN to the pod to go deeper into the March Madness brackets. What are "fade points" of the top seeds? What matters more? Good coach? NBA lottery pick? Solid point guard? Bracket nuggets and trends. NBA looking toward expansion. Sonics to get their history back? The population "bomb" was a dud. Just admit it. Rethinking my audio standards. MORE.....Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes ANDY POLLIN to the pod to discuss the NCAA tournament bracket, Bruce Pearl's non-stop whining, and how the system has been systematically rigged against the (medium) guys. Also, Rick Pitino is a coaching legend, and also a coaching lizard. Can you root for a guy like that? "Ethical hoops" and the nature of Bam Adebayo's 83 vs. the Wizards. Sports radio may have jumped the shark, but do you need to brag about it? The rise of Fanta and Larry David's 3rd echo of Seinfeld like humor. MORE.....Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes PAUL CHARCHIAN to the show, fresh off the golf course, where he's busy finding out how hard (but fun!) the game can be. They talk about the shocking reversal by Eric DeCosta and the Ravens on the Maxx Crosby deal, and also how badly Mark DeRosa screwed up the World Baseball Classic. Plus Charch again flexes his man card skills talking about re-wiring his ATV to be street legal. Also Czabe bodybags the stupid Bam Adebayo non-record "record" that is as fake as the astroturf on your grandma's porch. MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes MATT MUELLER to the show to talk movies, Oscars, and the sad decline of Cinderella and the magic of Selection Sunday in the NCAA. Meanwhile, the NBA has cancelled "strip club night" in Atlanta. A Czech electrician is the feel-good story of the WBC. Another massive marathon screw-up has happened. And Urban Meyer could really recruit future murderers. MORE.....Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes back ol' running mate BRIAN BUTCH, and is shocked to hear him spout a very "establishment" take when it comes to the P5 conferences vs. everyone else. Free agency in the NFL is off to a "crackalackin'" start, even though some teams need to put in an insane asylum for their choices at QB. MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump's "Saving College Sports" RoundtableCzabe welcomes ANDY POLLIN on a Monday, to start NFL free agency and discuss March Madness as well. President Trump's "Saving College Sports" roundtable was mostly PR and optics. But that said, something has to give, before schools go broke. Hooray for Daylight Savings Time! Celebrate Miami of Ohio, don't rip them. Remembering the JetSkins. Andy was dead ass wrong about something, and a listener lets him have it with both barrels. MORE.....Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Czabe welcomes ARMEN SARYAN to talk about ref fatigue in college hoops, and the ejection of Bill Self with a brilliant game ops "kiss" on his way out. Czabe also give an eye-popping stat about "Senior Night" in college hoops, and an abject lesson in how sports can (and should) teach you about life. Czabe needs a bed on Wednesday night in Vegas. A $48 ATM surcharge? Joe Lunardi bodybags Bruce Pearl. MORE.....Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy