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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 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. 

    Morning Juice January, 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 117:18


    This date in history, Mike Tomlin steps down in Pittsburgh, Quick Hitters: Redshirt rule changes, Ty Simpson getting massive NIL offers & Leavitt to LSU/Raiola to Oregon, hitting on a myriad of Ohio State topics including portal happenings, Ross Bjork's interview with Adam King & Timmy Hall, and Austin Ward joins us to continue that conversation. 

    Morning Juice January, 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 116:49


    Today in history, the Texans whip the Steelers in the playoffs with Tito in attendance, Quick Hitters: 2026 Heisman odds and Matt LeFleur's future in Green Bay, Schlegs and Aaron Portzline joined us to discuss the Blue Jackets firing of Dean Evason. 

    Morning Juice January, 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 117:10


    This date in history, Bill Bender of the Sporting News chats Indiana-Miami, CFP expansion and more, Quick Hitters: Brooks Koepka back to the PGA & 16-team CFP field gains momentum, it was a thrilling Wild Card weekend in the NFL and does Indiana's success change how CFB teams should build their rosters. 

    Morning Juice January, 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 117:00


    This date in history, Miami advances to the title game over Ole Miss, Quick Hitters: Ty Simpson's going pro, FIFA & TikTok and Jason Witten joins Oklahoma, Ohio State men's hoops picks up a big win, Demond Williams is going back to Washington and the portal continues to be a mess. 

    Morning Juice January, 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 117:28


    Ohio State fans are worried about the Buckeyes lack of portal success, today in history, Demond Williams vs Washington, Quick Hitters: Jerry Jones has lost his mind, the Las Vegas A's need a new nickname & Bryce Underwood returns to Michigan, Albert Breer talking the portal, coaching changes & NFL playoffs and we make CFP and NFL playoff picks with Ya Highness. 

    Morning Juice January, 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 117:42


    This date in history, Matt Eberflus is out in Dallas - could Matt Patricia replace him/return to the NFL?, Quick Hitters: Todd McShay doesn't like the Jets, Baltimore fires John Harbaugh, what makes a good college head coach succeed in the NFL and Austin Ward with all the latest on Ohio State in the transfer portal, Matt Patricia's future and more. 

    Morning Juice January, 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 117:37


    Today in history, the Ohio State men lose a tough one, Quick Hitters: Good news for Ole Miss & bad news for Nebraska, sorting through 'Black Monday' in the NFL, Trae Young could be on the move and Tito can't decide whether or not to go to the Steelers playoff game. 

    Morning Juice January, 5, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 117:30


    Myles Garrett gets the sack record, Pittsburgh wins the AFC North, today in history, Bill Bender talking the CFP & transfer portal, Quick Hitters: Big game tonight for Ohio State men's hoops, Dabo's going back & Texas Tech lands a big fish in the portal, plenty of Ohio State football discussion regarding the portal, loss to Miami and more and who we've got in the NFL playoffs. 

    Morning Juice January, 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 117:36


    The College Football Playoff semifinals are set, today in history, Quick Hitters: Dan Lanning wants CFB schedule changes, a strong Christmas Day for the NBA & NFL & who we're rooting for in the CFP, OSU's needs in the transfer portal and more Buckeye discussion and should the Bengals sit Joe Burrow against Cleveland.  

    Morning Juice January, 1, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 117:36


    This date in history, NFL Week 18 picks with Ya Highness, all the latest in the NFL with Albert Breer and of course plenty of reaction to Ohio State's 24-14 loss to Miami in the Cotton Bowl. 

    Morning Juice December, 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 118:31


    Bobby is back and live from Arlington, this date in history, Northwestern hires Chip Kelly, Quick Hitters: Clemson fires their OC & Andy Reid isn't going anywhere, breaking down everything Ohio State-Miami and the NCAA needs to clean things up. 

    Morning Juice December, 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 119:32


    Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Justin Zwick! It was media day in Dallas for the Buckeyes. The CBJ get a big win and also make an impactful trade. We'll have Aaron Portzline on to discuss the impact. Former Buckeye Jamal Luke will join the program to talk about his new book.

    Morning Juice December, 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 117:23


    Tito & Justin Zwick hosting this morning, this date in history, Bill Bender of the Sporting News on Ohio State-Miami, CFP quarterfinals and more, Quick Hitters: Derrick Henry's greatness & OU promotes John Hauser, Michigan tabs Kyle Whittingham as their next head coach and we recap the weekend's NFL action. 

    Morning Juice December, 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 116:23


    Tito & Austin Ward on a Friday, today in history, Tito says the NBA should move off of Christmas Day, Quick Hitter: Joel Klatt wants the CFP Title game at the Rose Bowl every year and college eligibility rules have gotten out of hand.

    Morning Juice December, 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 116:52


    Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Austin Ward! Biff Poggi says the Wolverines are a malfunctioning organization. We'll break down our thoughts on this. The basketball Buckeyes get a win over Grambling before the Christmas break. We'll give our NFL picks and get a visit from Ya Highness.

    Morning Juice December, 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 116:59


    Austin Ward in again this morning with Tito, today in history, Matt Patricia loves coaching at Ohio State, Quick Hitter: Notre Dame-USC puts a hold on their rivalry, we hear from Ryan Day as he takes over play-calling for the postseason and Bobby joined us from the road.  

    Morning Juice December, 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 115:40


    Tito & Austin Ward hosting today, this date in history, Bill Bender helps us recap the CFP opening round, Quick Hitters: Where Michigan's head coaching search goes next & Ed Cooley's assault, breaking down the matchup between Ohio State and Miami and the Steelers gain control of the AFC North plus more from the NFL weekend.

    Morning Juice December, 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 116:48


    Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Justin Zwick. The Blue Jackets drop their game to Minnesota last night. More details come to light on the firing of Ohio Head Football Coach Brian Smith. And it's an AJ Hawk Day!

    Morning Juice December, 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 116:22


    Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Justin Zwick. The Buckeyes now have 7 First Team All-Americans. Ohio University fires their football coach "For Cause". Is this becoming an epidemic in college football? Ted Ginn Jr is named the new head coach of the Columbus Aviators. We'll have our NFL picks for this week, Albert Breer from MMBQ will join us and Ya Highness gives us his Vegas picks.

    Morning Juice December, 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 116:37


    JZ hosting with Tito this morning, today in history, the ACC doubles down on the dumbness, Quick Hitters: Curt Cignetti keeps winning & Sark wants easier non-conference games, we caught up with Bobby to talk CFP and more, and chatting about the Buckeyes with Austin Ward. 

    Morning Juice December, 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 116:38


    JZ was in for Bobby today, this date in history, the QB carousel has began to spin the CFB transfer portal, Quick Hitters: AP All-America teams & Joel Klatt's (dumb) hot take, a sleepy Schlegs and should the Bengals shut down Joe Burrow for the rest of this season?

    Morning Juice December, 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 116:33


    Morning Juice with Jeff 'Tito' Thitoff and Justin Zwick! The Browns and Bengals don't score any touchdowns in their losses, Fernando Mendoza is Indiana's first Heisman winner, Big names go down to injury in the NFL this weekend, and Bill Bender from The Sporting News joins us.

    Morning Juice December, 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 116:49


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