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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.

This date in history, the QB battle continues in Cleveland, Quick Hitters: Cowboys extend Quinnen Williams, the Bulls could be really good (or bad), & football is still very popular, we continue to hate CFP expansion past 16 teams, Kyle Whittingham continues to say he doesn't hate Ohio State, and Joey McGuire likes being the villain.

Today in history, talkin' ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: OSU men's hoop ceiling & floor for this season, Buckeyes land a five-star QB, bunch of OSU preseason camp discussion, the Protect College Sports Act gets put on hold, The Athletic's annual QB tier rankings, and the top candidates for next year's Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

LIVE from the Woody for day two of Ohio State preseason camp, this date in history, recapping day one's practice, Quick Hitters: Purdue AD talking trash & Jahmyr Gibbs gets paid, ESPN ranks the top 10 villains in CFB history, and Ohio State AD Ross Bjork joined us to close out the week!

Today in history, Sporting News All-America team by decade, Quick Hitters: Bijan Robinson's record-breaking deal & the WNBA's Cleveland franchise gets their nickname, four Buckeyes make ESPN's 40 most important players for this CFB season, who's under more pressure this season: Oregon or Texas?, and head coach Ryan Day jumps on with us!

This date in history, Notre Dame-USC is back but at the cost of Notre Dame-Indiana, Quick Hitters: 5-star QB set to commit to Ohio State & the Guardians make a trio of moves ahead of the deadline, Miami extends Mario Cristobal, ESPN lists their 31 teams that can make the CFP, Chris Henry Jr could be OSU's X-factor, and we'll need the chimps when the war against robots inevitably arrives.

Today in history, Talkin' Ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Dodgers land Skubal, OSU's biggest trap game, Aaron Donald's inevitable return & Curt Cignetti bought a bigger gun, the Big Ten & SEC throw their support behind the Protect College Sports Act, Kyle Whittingham says there's no room for hate in the OSU-Michigan rivalry, Jimmy Haslam says take the over on Browns wins this season, and Ray Knight loves his '86 NYM teammates.

Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Bobby Carpenter! Ohio State Mens Hoops have made several huge splashes over the course of the summer and more news continues. Around the Big 10 other coaches have made notable statements regarding the season. NFL Buckeyes are getting contracts left and right.

This date in history, bad news for the Bengals already in training camp, Quick Hitter: NFL Power Rankings, Bobby talks about OSU football's mentorship program, we hear from Ryan Day at Big Ten media days, our CFB preview with Ya Highness continues, and we couldn't take any breaks in our second hour so a good bit of randomness mixed in there.

This date in history, Ohio State's jersey sponsor, Quick Hitters: Denzel Ward gets a new deal, Baker Mayfield does not, the Protect College Sports Act gets a deadline (sorta), why we aren't fans of a 24-team CFP, Austin Ward LIVE from Chicago talking B1G media days, and Caleb Downs talks Matt Patricia's first team meeting at OSU.

Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Bobby Carpenter! Ohio State is the class of the Big 10 once again but can they deliver what is expected. Season tickets for this years season hit a record mark, who are the top college football programs as it stands today, does the Ohio State model work everywhere, and more on this episode of Morning Juice.

This date in history, Talkin' Ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: The Protect College Sports Act's on life support & the AP votes Andy Reid as the NFL's best coach, LeBron chooses the 76ers, SEC preseason media teams, and Cris Carter's a big fan of Tavien St. Clair.

This date in history, The Athletic ranks Julian Sayin as the 5th best QB in CFB, Quick Hitters: OSU's jersey patch leak & the Blue Jackets extend Jet Greaves, Brady Edmunds reaffirms his commitment to the Buckeyes, which teams are 'title or bust' this season in CFB, Nick Saban says the SEC is still better than the Big Ten, Jake Paul wants to play for the Browns, and we close out the week with AJ Hawk.

Today in history, CBS Sports lists the top overrated & underrated QBs in the NFL, is LeBron hurting his legacy with Cavs fans by dragging out this decision, David Gabriel Georges chooses Tennessee, OSU hoops is heading to Puerto Rico, the latest around the NFL with Albert Breer, and our weekly chat with Ya Highness.

Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Austin Ward! Ohio State should find out today whether highly sought after recruit David Gabriel Georges will be joining the Buckeyes. ESPN is doing a full reset on their team after massive changes yesterday. Kirby Smart on the state of college football, Adam Jardy joins, and more on this episode of Morning Juice.

This date in history, Michigan AD is stepping down, Quick Hitters: the NFL eyes even more international games & five-star RB David Gabriel Georges makes his decision tomorrow, will Ohio State's offensive line be a strength or weakness this fall, Kentucky's head coach goes full Curt Cignetti, and more revisions to the Protect College Sports Act.

Today in history, Talkin' Ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Buckeyes, Hoosiers add to their '27 recruiting hauls & the Schott's getting an upgrade, ACC coaches are saying some wild things, ranking the NFL's best "triplets", and the entire NBA is waiting on LeBron.

Today in history, more trouble for Michigan, Tom Herman joins Florida State, Quick Hitters: Kenny Atkinson adds fuel to the fire & Sean Payton wants more transparency, would you take 10-2 for Ohio State this season, who are the CFP contenders & pretenders, and NFL executives rank the 10 best QBs in the league.

Today in history, Talkin' Ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Sinners wins at Wimbledon again, Zack Wheeler rejects the All-Star game, Wemby leaves money on the table & the Homerun Derby is tonight, ESPN's FPI ranks Ohio State #1, CFB's most hated coaches, the Seahawks go for $9 billion, how fair is the Christian Pulisic hate, and Paul Finnebaum does not like Brian Kelly.

Today in history, Ohio State hoops is heading outdoors, Quick Hitters: NFL's best DTs, Spencer Danielson goes full Herb Brooks, John Riggins gets his # retired and Steph wants to play with LeBron, CFB's best coaches, is the OSU RB room underrated and the Buckeyes top strength might be in the offensive line.

This date in history, On3 lists Sayin-Smith the top QB/WR combo in CFB this season, Quick Hitter: Justin Verlander announces his retirement, how much longer will Deion last at Colorado, could Indiana win the National Title (again?), and our weekly check-in with Ya Highness.

This date in history, a random movies discussion, Quick Hitters: Ohio State's 2020s all-decade team & the Cavs extend Donovan Mitchell, former Buckeye Roy Hall Jr. joined us in-studio to discuss his new book 'Fight Through It: The Battles, Breakthroughs, and Beauty of Becoming Resilient Enough to Never Give Up', talking Buckeyes with Austin Ward, and Sean Payton's one heckuva friend.

Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Bobby Carpenter! Team USA's run has come to an end as they lost to Belgium in the Round of 16. Where do the Browns and Bengals stack up against the rest of the NFL? Is Jeremiah Smith the best College Football Player?

Today in history, Talkin' Ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Flo Balogun's back & Joey Chestnut dominates again, PFF's Top 50 CFB players for the '26 season, the best CFB program of each decade, LeBron's next team, talking OSU football recruiting with Birm, and Dillon Dingler makes some OSU baseball history.

Today in history, we recap all the Zach Werenski drama with Bobby, Quick Hitters: Mike Conley's 20th NBA season, Tim Hardaway Sr. denies his son his jersey number & Ovie's not done yet, the best CFB players to each jersey number, talking Ohio State & CFB with Pat Murphy, Johnny Manziel fires back at a Cleveland radio host, and

JZ in for Carp again this morning, today in history, making sense of the Zach Werenski situation with Aaron Portzline, Quick Hitter: Buckeyes land Jett Harrison, reliving the magic of Ohio State's '02 season, how hot is Zac Taylor's seat this season, and our weekly chat with Ya Highness.

JZ in for Bobby today, LeBron's leaving the Lakers, Quick Hitters: Three Buckeyes on Walter Camp's preseason All-America teams & the Raptors acquire Kawhi Leonard, top 10 QB rooms in CFB, Zach Werenski vetoes a trade to the Dallas Stars and JJ McCarthy catches a stray from Dianna Russini.

Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Bobby Carpenter! Talking how many 1st round talent players do the Buckeyes have on this roster heading into week 1? Is recruiting top end players more important to OSU now than ever before? Will the Blue Jackets move on from Zack Werenski and were does that leave the franchise?

Today in history, talkin' ball with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Buckeyes add to their '27 recruiting class, Bills moving away from OJ Simpson & Chaz Coleman leaves Tennessee, Werenski & Marchenko want out of Columbus, will Notre Dame play the "villain" role this season, the Big Ten or the field for this year's National Title, and ESPN loves the Bengals offense (but not the Browns).

Today in history, Ross Bjork talks WHAC upgrades, jersey patches & a $500 million budget, Quick Hitters: more CFB rule changes, Anthony Thompson in '27 mock drafts, LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves & Brian Kelly in the broadcast booth, Aaron Portzline joined us to chat about Zach Werenski's future and the CBJ offseason, CFB's best players of the 90s, and a trio of Buckeyes will join Ryan Day at B1G media days.

This date in history, ranking Ohio State football's position groups, Quick Hitters: OSU's biggest portal addition & CBJ roster outlook ahead of the offseason, Albert Breer on the NFL vs Brendan Sorsby & more from around the league, debating the best coaches/teams in CFB of the 90s and our weekly chat with Ya Highness.

Michael Bennett in for Bobby this morning, today in history, Dusty Mays heads to the Mavs, Quick Hitters: Giannis to the Heat, EA Sports ranks the 'Shoe #2 & Buckeyes land another elite WR, talking Dusty May and NBA Draft with Jacob Rhymer, and what does the pathway towards success for Shedeur Sanders look like in Cleveland.

This date in history, talking CFB with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: OSU '26 predictions, USMTN ticket prices & Tim Howard's not a believer, CBS Sports predicts the Buckeyes win-loss, and we hear from Jake Diebler & John Mobley Jr on the OSU MBB offseason.

Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Bobby Carpenter! The College Sports Act passed, will this bring college football the structure it needs moving forward. Who are the best Big 10 teams heading into this fall? AJ Hawk joins to break down the college football landscape.

Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Bobby Carpenter! Joe Burrow just put the pressure on the Bengals to get it done this season. Albert Breer gives us an update on Brenden Sorsby heading to the NFL. What is the worst case scenario for the Browns this fall.

Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Bobby Carpenter! Austin Ward prepares you with everything you need to know in Ohio State off season moves. Which high profile coach is on the way out after a successful year. Ohio State Hoops garnering attention across the college basketball landscape.

Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Bobby Carpenter! Brenden Sorsby is heading to the supplemental draft and parting ways with Texas Tech. Ohio State Hoops made huge recruiting news with the reclassification of 5 Star LJ Smith.