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Brandon Beam, Bobby Carpenter and Anthony Schlegel attack and dominate your morning! Catch the live experience weekdays from 6am-9am on 97.1 FM in Columbus, on The Fan App, or at 971thefan.com. The Fan, Ohio's Sports Destination.

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    The Morning Juice podcast is a must-listen for all Ohioans and sports enthusiasts. Whether you have time to tune in on the radio or catch up on the podcast, this show provides an enjoyable and informative experience. As a big sports fan, I appreciate how this podcast keeps me up to date with all things Ohio sports. The hosts do an excellent job of making it the best podcast out there.

    One of the best aspects of The Morning Juice podcast is its ability to cater to Ohioans and keep them informed about local sports. For those who may not have the opportunity to listen on the radio, the podcast allows them to catch up on what they missed. The hosts bring their A-game and provide entertaining commentary that keeps listeners engaged. They have a great rapport with each other and their knowledge of sports is unparalleled.

    However, one downside of this podcast is that it may not appeal to listeners outside of Ohio or those who are not avid sports fans. While the hosts do a fantastic job discussing Ohio sports, it may not resonate as much with individuals from different areas or those who are more interested in other topics. Additionally, some listeners may find the energetic and off-the-rails nature of Bobby and Schlegs overwhelming at times.

    In conclusion, The Morning Juice podcast is a top-notch show that caters to Ohioans and sports enthusiasts alike. It provides a great listening experience, whether through radio or podcasts, and keeps listeners up to date with all things Ohio sports. While it may not appeal to everyone due to its regional focus and energetic nature, it remains one of the best podcasts out there for those interested in Ohio sports.



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    Morning Juice April, 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 102:00


    This date in history, Albert Breer joined us live from Paris to discuss all the latest around the NFL, Quick Hitters: Ohio State football's biggest question mark(s) & John Mobley Jr's testing the NBA waters, do you feel bad for Tiger Woods, Bill Self's back for Kansas, the Chiefs wanna be the NFL's Christmas team and our weekly chat with Ya Highness.

    Morning Juice April, 1, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 102:55


    This date in history, Bobby gets April Fooled (we think), Quick Hitter: CFB funding is unsustainable, how we associate songs with times in our life, we hear from Ryan Day as spring ball rolls along for the Buckeyes, and we continued that conversation with Austin Ward.

    Morning Juice March, 31, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 102:16


    Today in history, would the PGA Tour let Tiger use a cart, Quick Hitters: Amare Bynum's back & the NFL's making schedule changes, how good would Deshaun Watson have to be this season for Browns fans to be happy about the trade and Ryan Baker jumped in-studio with us to break down the Blue Jackets playoff race.

    Morning Juice March, 30, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 100:38


    UConn stuns Duke in a thriller as the Final Four is now set, today in history, recapping the weekend's action with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: CFB SP+ rankings & the NBA's confusing anti-tanking proposals, spring ball rolls along for Ohio State, the Jackets drop a tough pair of games and who are the most "hated" CFB teams.

    Morning Juice March, 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 101:03


    Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Bobby Carpenter! Did Matt Patricia consider leaving Ohio State this winter? Sweet 16 continues, were last night's games what we were looking for and are we excited for the rest of the weekend. AJ Hawk joins to talk Pro Day and spring practice.

    Morning Juice March, 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 101:24


    This date in history, recapping Ohio State's Pro Day, Quick Hitters: CFB teams/coaches with the most to prove & UNC's going big-game hunting, Albert Breer with all the latest around the NFL, and our weekly check-in with Ya Highness.

    Morning Juice March, 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 101:47


    This date in history, the CBJ win in Philly & move up to 2nd place in the Metro, Quick Hitters: Dan Hurley's rooting for St. John's, the Harrison family has another stud WR & the NBPA wants the 65-game rule changed, we hear from Ohio State OC Arthur Smith as spring ball rolls along and we continue that conversation with Austin Ward.

    Morning Juice March, 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 101:31


    Today in history, Ohio State WBB loses again in the second round to Notre Dame, Quick Hitters: Ranking CFBs best coaches, Dean Evason wants some credit & targeting is changing in CFB, an assortment of topics to open the second hour: a man with no limbs commits murder, some people are built different & JSN gets PAID and Jake Diebler puts a bow on the 25'26 season.

    Morning Juice March, 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 101:33


    Bobby's back from spring break, this date in history, Bill Bender helps us recap all of the action from the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament, Quick Hitter: Hubert Davis could be out at UNC, Team USA beats NFL stars in flag football, OSU FB is back from spring break and Tyler Danburg joined us to break down Ohio State WBB's matchup against Notre Dame.

    Morning Juice March, 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 100:55


    Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Justin Zwick! Ohio State opens March Madness with a heartbreaking comeback loss. First round upsets in the tournament did anything surprise us. AJ Hawk and speaks on March Madness and how it feels blowing a big lead in any sport. Quick Hitters, What Has Us Juiced, Jacob Rhymer, and more on this episode of Morning Juice.

    Morning Juice March, 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 103:00


    JZ in for Bobby, this date in history, it's one of the best sports day of the year, Quick Hitters: Rory McIlroy's champions dinner, best CFB/MBB coaching duos & the most likely school to win the CFB/CBB title in the same year, all the latest in the NFL with Albert Breer, and some last minute breakdown of the bracket with James Fletcher of On3 Sports.

    Morning Juice March, 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 103:05


    DeVier Posey in for Bobby today, this date in history, does Miami OH need a win tonight to validate their tournament selection, Quick Hitters: Dolphins send Jaylen Waddle to Denver & Matt Leinart's retired number at SC, JJ Sullinger talking OSU hoops and John Gerber on the Valspar Championship.

    Morning Juice March, 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 102:52


    JZ in for Bobby, this date in history, the Jets send Justin Fields to the Chiefs, Quick Hitters: the Sonics are coming back, Vegas is getting an NBA team too &  bad news for Alabama, Ohio State WBB assistant coach Reid Gudzanski joins us ahead of the NCAA Tournament and Ya Highness gets us ready for March Madness.

    Morning Juice March, 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 102:20


    Austin Ward in for the spring breaking Bobby Carpenter, this date in history, Bill Bender talking March Madness, Jacob Rhymer talking March Madness, Quick Hitters: FanDuel sets Ohio State's win total at 9.5, the Jackets are a point outta the playoffs as we're a month within the playoffs & ESPN's latest mini-mock draft, we hear from Jake Diebler as the Buckeyes are set to take on TCU in the opening round on Thursday and the OSU women host Howard this weekend in the women's NCAA Tournament.

    Morning Juice March 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 116:25


    Today in history, Kyler Murray lands with the Vikings, Quick Hitter: the NFL is gonna push it to the limit, Ohio State edges Iowa- advances to face Michigan today in the B1G Tournament and we close out the week with AJ Hawk.

    Morning Juice March, 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 101:47


    Today in history, another NIL lawsuit, Quick Hitters: Kyler Murray to MIN, Ohio loves CBB, Bruce Thornton makes second-team All Big Ten & what's next for Maxx Crosby, Steve Kerr calls for a shorter NBA season, the latest in the NFL with Albert Breer, debating CFB's hottest coaching seats and our weekly chat with Ya Highness. 

    Morning Juice March, 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 101:17


    This date in history, the Ravens back out of the Maxx Crosby trade, Quick Hitters: Hunter Greene's injury, CFB's most underrated coaches, best jobs in CFB and Bam Adebayo scores 83, we hear from Ohio State as day one of spring practice is in the books for the Buckeyes and we continue that conversation with Austin Ward. 

    Morning Juice March, 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 102:06


    This date in history, President Carter resigns at Ohio State, Quick Hitters: OSU's '26 trap game, Big 12 in England, Joe Flacco's free agency & Magic City night gets cancelled, Jake Diebler talks ahead of the B1G tournament, Tito wants to watch sports at his mom's funeral and recapping Monday's NFL free agency moves. 

    Morning Juice March, 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 101:20


    This date in history, talkin' ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: ESPN ranks Julian Sayin as CFB's 2nd best QB, Michigan vs USC in '26 & Travis Kelce could be leaving KC, Bruce Thornton breaks the record and the Buckeyes lock up their spot in the NCAA Tournament, NFL free agency gets underway and breaking down Tito's athletic capabilities. 

    Morning Juice March, 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 101:26


    Today in history, Michigan does Ohio State a favor, the CBJ win their third in a row and make a move ahead of the trade deadline, Quick Hitters: OSU's newcomers, new '26 CFP teams & Arkansas lands a jersey sponsor, an assortment of topics to open up the second hour: Game of Thrones, the Bears send DJ Moore to Buffalo, the A's want Kyler Murray and quite the CBB scandal, remembering Lou Holtz and closing out the week with AJ Hawk. 

    Morning Juice March, 5, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 99:53


    Today in history, all the latest in the NFL with Albert Breer, Quick Hitters: Lou Holtz passes away & AJ Brown's trade outlook, Ohio State levels Penn State as the Buckeyes inch closer to an NCAA Tournament berth, we recap that game and more with Adam Jardy of The Dispatch and our weekly chat with Ya Highness. 

    Morning Juice March, 4, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 102:08


    Today in history, CFB coaches earned $270 million in buyout money last season, Quick Hitters: BYU's five-star recruiting, the Big 12's looking for more money & Coach K doesn't want tournament expansion, Kyler Murray's set to be a free agent, the Colts tag Daniel Jones, and previewing spring ball with Austin Ward. 

    Morning Juice March, 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 100:57


    Today in history, Bruce Pearl loves Ohio State (but doesn't like Miami OH), Quick Hitters: B1G QB rankings, CBB's best rivalries & Ty Simpson to the Browns?, The Athletic calls James Laurinaitis Ohio State's next head coach, the Buckeyes '26 CFP outlook and talking CBJ with Aaron Portzline. 

    Morning Juice March, 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 101:32


    This date in history, talking NFL Combine and March Madness with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Jerry Jones wants another Super Bowl, NCAA transfer portal penalties & "losers" from the combine, Ohio State earns a huge win over Purdue, we played Bobby's interview with Luke Montgomery from the Buckeye Cruise and Tito's parenting skills. 

    Morning Juice February, 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 104:31


    This date in history, the Atlanta Hawks will be celebrating the Magic City strip club, a history lesson on 'Freaknik', Quick Hitters: Landing spots for Anthony Richardson and Mac Jones, Sonny Styles lights up the NFL Combine, insight from what player interviews are like at the combine and we close out the week as always with AJ Hawk. 

    Morning Juice February, 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 101:58


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    Morning Juice February, 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 100:59


    Bobby was back from the Buckeye Cruise, this date in history, the UFL has several gimmicky rules - will any of them work?, Quick Hitters: Brandon Aubrey wants paid, Gunner Rivers is following his dad's footsteps & who could make their CFP debut this season, measuring success for Ohio State MBB and talking Buckeyes with Austin Ward. 

    Morning Juice February, 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 100:40


    A-Ward in with Tito, this date in history, Matt Patricia's officially back for the '26 season, Quick Hitters: Money Mayweather's back, top prospects are participating in the combine & KD wants to play in the '28 Olympics, debating the toughest jobs in sports and what the Ohio St men need to do in their final four games to make the tournament. 

    Morning Juice February, 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 101:10


    Austin Ward in with Tito this morning, today in history, Bill Bender of the Sporting News, Quick Hitters: Mr. Google Me's new deal, JSN wants his money & CBF coaches under the most pressure, the Ohio State men drop another close one, the OSU women snap their two-game skid and the US men's hockey team takes home the gold. 

    Morning Juice February, 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 101:39


    Today in history, Bobby was joined by Peyton Pierce, Cody Simon & AJ Hawk on the Buckeye Cruise, Quick Hitters: Kenneth Walker, Mike Evans set to become free agents, NCAA Tournament expansion & Devin McCuin's impact this fall, Austin tells tales from his time covering Tennessee football, and Mahomes is even more like Tom Brady than we might've thought. 

    Morning Juice February, 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 102:28


    Austin w/ Tito this morning, today in history, does having a top-ranked recruiting class matter anymore in CFB, Quick Hitter: Mark Cuban says embrace tanking, a deep discussion on why some guys make it and some don't at Ohio State, previewing this weekend's Genesis Invitational with John Gerber and our weekly check-in with Ya Highness. 

    Morning Juice February, 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 102:29


    A-Ward in again this morning, this date in history, Buckeye men earn a much-needed win over #24 Wisconsin, Quick Hitters: Kyler Murray to the NYJ? & Ohio State's best portal acquisition, Tiger could be playing at Augusta this spring, Mick Cronin is an angry man, and we talked Ohio State hoops with Adam Jardy. 

    Morning Juice February, 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 101:19


    Austin Ward in for Bobby today, this date in history, talking college hoops with Jacob Rhymer, Quick Hitter: Ranking CFB's most explosive offenses for '26, what are realistic expectations for Ohio State hoops in the NIL era, Tyreek Hill's out of Miami and Steph Curry's back in the three-point contest. 

    Morning Juice February, 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 101:34


    Today in history, talking CFB, NFL and March Madness with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: NFL's best non-playoff teams, '26 CFB All-America team & CP3 retires, the Buckeyes lose a tough one to Virginia and Olympic athletes are having a good time.

    Morning Juice February, 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 102:12


    Today in history, the PAC 12 will try out flex scheduling this upcoming season, Quick Hitters: Steeler on Steeler crime & Nick Wright's bold idea to save the NBA All-Star game, Albert Breer joins us for all the latest around the NFL and we close out the week with AJ Hawk. 

    Morning Juice February, 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 117:13


    This date in history, Ohio State picks up a big win over USC & why it's ridiculous to root against Jake Diebler and this team, Quick Hitters: Best NFL coaching hires this offseason & Ohio State football's most pivotal game this upcoming season, previewing this weekend's Pebble Beach Pro-Am with John Gerber and our weekly check-in with Ya Highness! 

    Morning Juice February, 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 116:23


    This date in history, Ross Bjork speaks on expectations for Jake Diebler and Ohio State men's hoops, Quick Hitters: CFB biggest '26 non-conference games & the 'Sonics could be coming back, LeBron's 21-year All-NBA streak ends, a Norwegian bronze medal winner is trying to get his girlfriend back and talking Buckeyes with Austin Ward. 

    Morning Juice February, 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 117:10


    Bobby's back from his trip, this date in history, talking college hoops with Jacob Rhymer, Quick Hitters: North Dakota State joins FBS, Cowboys tag George Pickens & Lindsay Vonn's nasty wreck, former Buckeye Ryan Miller joined us to discuss his Second and Seven Foundation and Carp recaps his trip. 

    Morning Juice February, 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 115:46


    DeVier Posey was in for Bobby today, this date in history, recapping the Super Bowl and more football with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Pro Football Hall of Fame changes, Emmanuel Clase really rigged some pitches & Jim Schwartz leaves Cleveland, Seattle rolls in Super Bowl LX and the Ohio State men got whopped by Michigan.

    Morning Juice February, 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 117:10


    Austin Ward in for Bobby, this date in history, Lee Sterling gives us picks for the Super Bowl, Quick Hitters: Ohio State's best plays from the '25 season, Miami OH's going primetime, Kelvin Sampson wants more money & a Laker pushes a mascot, Ohio State men win at Maryland and previewing Super Bowl LX. 

    Morning Juice February, 5, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 107:27


    JZ in again today for Bobby, this date in history, the worst QBs to ever start in a Super Bowl, the Wizards land Anthony Davis, Quick Hitters: Teams best primed to make the CFP & could the Bengals trade Joe Burrow, the Olympics are just about to get underway and Ya Highness gets us ready for the Super Bowl. 

    Morning Juice February, 4, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 117:39


    JZ was in for Bobby today, this date in history, the CFP schedule is still a mess, could LeBron come back to Cleveland, Quick Hitters: NFL players don't want an 18th game, Lincoln Riley is always crying about something & Tom Brady says he has no rooting interest in Sunday's Super Bowl, captain of the 'Miracle on Ice' Mike Eruzione joins us to relive the 1980 Olympic hockey games and all the latest on Ohio State with Austin Ward.  

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