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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 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.  

    Morning Juice February, 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 116:56


    Austin Ward was in for Carp, today in history, Chris Henry Jr. talks about Hartline's departure and sticking with the Buckeyes, is Name, Image & Likeness good or bad for CFB?, Quick Hitters: Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 NFL Draft prospects, Anthony Thompson's a McDonald's All-American & LeBron makes his 22nd all-star game, Roger Goodell's State of the Union and we chatted about the red-hot Blue Jackets with Aaron Portzline. 

    Morning Juice February, 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 117:08


    This date in history, talking the CFB offseason & more with Bill Bender of the Sporting News, Quick Hitters: Seahawks for sale, way-too-early CFB predictions and Ty Simpson's legacy at Alabama, we heard from Ryan Day talking about building a roster in today's landscape, hiring Arthur Smith and more and Justin Jefferson misses Sam Darnold. 

    Morning Juice January, 30, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 116:11


    JZ was in for Bobby today, this date in history, Caleb Downs & Carnell Tate wish they had another shot at Indiana, Quick Hitters: Rob Parker's scorching hot take, a potential major CFB rule change & Nationwide Arena's highly thought of, more on Belichick not making the Hall of Fame and we closed out the week as always with AJ Hawk. 

    Morning Juice January, 29, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 115:57


    This date in history, the Browns hire Todd Monken, Quick Hitters: Bills hire Joe Brady, best CFB games of this past season & Giannis appears on his way out of Milwaukee, discussing Bill Belichick's HoF snub, the coaching carousel and more with Albert Breer and our weekly visit with Ya Highness. 

    Morning Juice January, 28, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 116:08


    Today in history, Ohio State's '26 schedule has been finalized, Quick Hitters: Good news for Miami, an AP voter takes a stand & money's pouring in for Super Bowl LX, Bill Belichick gets snubbed from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and we discussed the Arthur Smith hire, '26 schedule and more with Austin Ward. 

    Morning Juice January, 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 117:38


    This date in history, the Browns have a Pro Bowl QB, Ohio State men hold off Penn State, Quick Hitters: Rick Pitino makes history, Coach Fine & ACC moves its title game, one last Schlegs Day and Super Bowl LX was quite the preseason longshot. 

    Morning Juice January, 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 116:43


    We made our way in on a snowy Monday, this date in history, talking CFB & Super Bowl LX with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: CBJ are rolling, Phillip Rivers to BUF? & the Guardians extend Jose Ramirez, the Steelers hire Mike McCarthy, Ohio State hires Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator and why the Raiders could loom as a threat to steal Matt Patricia. 

    Morning Juice January, 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 115:56


    This date in history, Carp tells some stories from his time in Dallas, Quick Hitters: Ohio Stadium changes are coming, Buckeyes succeeding in the NFL, Chipotle loves Curt Cignetti & Indiana-Miami gets a huge number, previewing Sunday's NFL conference title games and AJ Hawk closes out our week. 

    Morning Juice January, 22, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 116:53


    Today in history, the Lakers are a real-life version of Succession, Quick Hitters: Duke vs Mensah, sports gambling, Big 12 on Friday nights & Baker vs Stefanski, Albert Breer gives us the latest in the NFL coaching carousel and we make our NFL conference championship games with Ya Highness. 

    Morning Juice January, 21, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 115:51


    Today in history, Ohio State-Indiana meet in Bloomington on October 17th this fall, OSU men grind out a win over Minnesota, Quick Hitters: Most valuable CFB programs, passing up on the Masters, Mick Cronin's crying & Golden State's dynasty is dead, Austin Ward talking all the latest on the Buckeyes and former Blue Jacket Derek Dorsett joined us in-studio. 

    Morning Juice January, 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 116:56


    Today in history, Indiana wins the National Championship, Quick Hitters: Way-too-early CFB rankings & how we consume CFB, Indiana's story is unbelievable and the coaching carousel is fully spinning in the NFL. 

    Morning Juice January, 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 117:19


    Today in history, previewing tonight's title tilt with Bill Bender, Quick Hitters: Kevin Durant makes history, Ed Cooley's keeping perspective & Curt Cignetti's not going to the NFL, recapping the weekend's NFL divisional round and what's the future of the college football playoff. 

    Morning Juice January, 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 116:43


    This date in history, Ohio State's 2026 roster comes into focus as the portal, Quick Hitters: LAD signs Kyle Tucker & bettors are picking Indiana, Bobby has quite the idea for what to do with convicted felons and we closed out the week with AJ Hawk. 

    Morning Juice January, 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 115:58


    Today in history, James Laurinaitis is heading to the CFB Hall of Fame, Sonny Styles declares for the draft, Matt Patricia's likely '26 return, Quick Hitters: NYG hire John Harbaugh & Dante Moore returns for his senior season, discussing the John Harbaugh news, divisional round and more with Albert Breer and we make our NFL picks with Ya Highness. 

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