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Welcome to Off Topic where hosts Ian, Liam, and Nick discuss the hottest and sometimes correct sports takes of the week, along with discussing their everyday troubles. Thank you for listening!


    • Apr 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 69 EPISODES


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    #69 - NBA Playoff Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 38:05


    #68 - Ian Reacts to Duke vs. UNC Final Four And National Championship, And NBA Playoffs Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 56:33


    #67 - Duke vs. UNC Final Four Matchup and Davante Adams Traded To The Raiders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 39:45


    #66 - March Madness And NFL Free Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 66:56


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    #65 - Ian Has The Best Sports Weekend Of His Life, We Preview The Conference Tournaments, and Ricardo Comes To Terms With His Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 53:38


    #64 - The Off Topic Lockout Has Ended And We Are Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 49:46


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    #63 - Jordan Love First Career Start, Nebraska Coaching Changes, College Basketball Is Back, And We Review Eternals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 58:29


    #62 - Liam Is Finally Back! NFL Week 8, Live Reaction To CFB Playoff Rankings, And Ian Wants To Sacrifice A Mascot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 63:45


    On today's episode we happily welcome back our co-host Liam Ahler as he returns to the show. The boys discuss NFL week 8 and how boring the NFL trade deadline was. We talk about Michigan vs. Michigan State and how awesome that game was, along with Wisconsin vs. Iowa, and Scott Frost's future at Nebraska. We live react to the college football playoff rankings as they release through the show, and quickly update the Braves vs. Astros World Series. We end the show with talking about past moments in sports that we want to change and Ian offers up a sacrifice of Nebraska mascot Lil Red to turn the program around. Thanks For Listening!

    #61 - The Most Boring Weekend Of Football Ever? The Chicago Bulls Are Back And James Harden Sucks, Our Top 5 Halloween Candies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 36:51


    Ian and Nick quickly recap a very boring weekend of football, but preview a hopefully exciting upcoming weekend. Nick talks about the Bulls 4-0 start and his expectations for the season. Ian talks about James Hardens struggles with the new NBA foul rules and how many points he is losing by not going to the free throw line. We wrap up the show with our top 5 favorite Halloween candies. Thanks For Listening!

    #60 - Aaron Rodgers Still Owns The Bears, Ben Simmons Drama, And NBA Season Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 62:21


    On today's episode we start by arguing who the NFL MVP is through 6 weeks. We then jump into NFL week 6 and give our overreactions to some of those games. Ian makes a statement about Nebraska after their loss to Minnesota and goes over some other games in the Big Ten. We then quickly update the MLB playoff picture. Next up we get into the NBA season, we continue our hate for Ben Simmons as he gets suspended indefinitely. We then talk about opening night and the Bucks vs. Nets matchup along with our predictions for the rest of the NBA season. Thanks For Listening!

    #59 - NFL Week 5, Nebraska Loses Another Heartbreaker, And Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 59:32


    #58 - NFL Week 4, We Watched Nebraska vs. Northwestern Live, MLB Playoff Predictions, And Ian Keeps A Huge Promise He Made.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 75:02


    This week we cover NFL week 4 and Justin Fields being named QB1 in Chicago. We traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska last weekend for the Nebraska vs. Northwestern game and we let our roommate give us our thoughts on the atmosphere in Lincoln. He talks about the game, the fans, and how it compares to a Wisconsin Badgers game. We give our MLB playoff predictions and our expectations for the Brewers and White Sox. We wrap up the show with Ian keeping a huge promise that he made in an earlier episode of Off Topic and our thoughts on Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Thanks For Listening!

    #57 - Aaron Rodgers Still Cares About Football, Brewers Clinch NL Central, And North London Is Red

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 77:12


    Today we recap NFL week 3 including Justin Tuckers crazy 66 yarder for the win, the Jags kick 6, and Aaron Rodgers still being a baaaaad man. Next we move onto college football where Ian describes his feelings about Nebraska's impossible loss to Michigan State, Wisconsin's loss to Notre Dame, and his feelings about Graham Mertz. We are then interrupted by our roommate Ricardo to tell us what he is having for dinner and that he is getting a tattoo?? (Don't miss this) Next we talk about news around the MLB including the Brewers winning the NL Central. We start to wrap up with Arsenal beating Spurs 3-1, NORTH LONDON IS RED!! We finally end the show talking about how much money Milwaukee made during the NBA playoffs, Ian's theory about Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and how much Ian hates Ben Simmons. Thanks For Listening!

    #56 - NFL Week 2, Nebraska vs. Oklahoma, Brewers Clinch Playoffs, And Arsenal Get Another Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 46:46


    On today's episode we recap NFL week 2, Ian gets real about Nebraska after their performance against #3 Oklahoma and other news around the Big Ten. Brewers have clinched the playoffs and Ian has officially gotten his hopes up for another Milwaukee championship. Next we talk about Arsenal's win this weekend and the challenge they face this weekend in the North London Derby. Ian ends the show with probably the hottest and most controversial take in Off Topic history. Thanks For Listening!

    #55 - NFL Week 1 Recap, Brewers Throw No Hitter, And Arsenal Finally Get A Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 62:11


    On today's episode we recap an awesome NFL week 1 and give our game by game thoughts. We dabble in some college football and Ian raves about Adrian Martinez still being his guy. In baseball news the Brewers finally got their combined no hitter this week as they look forward to the playoffs. Ian recaps the US Open final and gets sad talking about what Djokovic could have accomplished but explains why he is still the GOAT. We finally have some better Arsenal news to talk about as they got their first win this weekend. And we end the show with some Marvel talk. Thanks For Listening!

    #54 - College Football Week 1 Recap And NFL Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 50:16


    On todays episode, we recap the first real week of college football and breakdown Nebraska's victory and Wisconsin's loss. We then take a look at some other games around the nation. Next we give our division predictions in the NFL and make our Super Bowl picks as well as our season award predictions. Thanks For Listening!

    #53 - College Football Is Back And Nebraska Still Sucks, Arsenal Are In Shambles, And The Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Drops

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 67:00


    First things first, we had a bit of an audio issue since we are adjusting to a new recording set up so, hand up, our bad, we will get it fixed. Today we recap some news around the NFL, we discuss week 0 of college football and Ian expressions his frustrations with Nebraska and Scott Frost. Next we talk about the Brewers and White Sox success and Christian Yelich finding his stride as we get into playoff time. Next we get frustrated again, but with Arsenal this time as Ian complains about Arteta, the owners, and the players. Ian also questions how much longer Nick will stay an Arsenal fan. We finish up with discussing the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer and all the theories and thoughts attached to it. Thanks For Listening!

    #52 - College Football Schedule Predictions, Arsenal Are Killing Ian And Nick, And We Rank Our Favorite Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 99:57


    Today we kick off this episode with a recap of Hard Knocks and cover some preseason action. We then give our schedule predictions for Wisconsin, Northwestern, and Nebraska and Ian may get a little too optimistic. We then talk about the Brewers and Corbin Burnes making his case for a Cy Young award, and how the Field of Dreams game was the best thing to ever happen to the MLB in recent memory. Next Ian and Nick get very sad while discussing Arsenal and how painful it is to watch them and what the future of the club holds. Finally we get to some tier lists this week where we rank our favorite Pixar movies and then move onto our favorite Pixar moms which creates a lot of laughs. Ian ends the show with a streaming recommendation for the week. Thanks For Listening!

    #51 - NBA Free Agency, Interview With MHL Players Ryan Rychlak, CJ Hall, And Kyle Schoeneberg, And Space Jam vs. Space Jam: A New Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 95:02


    We have a packed episode for you guys today as we dive into a crazy week of NBA free agency and trades. Nick and Ian then discuss the possibility of a Brewers vs. White Sox world series and how it would affect their living situation. We then have a great interview with MHL players Ryan Rychlak, CJ Hall, and Kyle Schoeneberg as they look to capture the 2021 MHL championship. We wrap up with our review of Space Jam vs Space Jam: A New Legacy. Thanks For Listening!

    #50 - NBA Draft, Aaron Rodgers Press Conference, And MLB Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 43:34


    On todays episode, it is just Ian and Liam as Nick is taking a much needed vacation. They discuss the NBA draft and upcoming NBA free agency predictions along with Russell Westbrook being traded to the Lakers. They then move on to the Aaron Rodgers press conference where Ian makes a big statement about his past comments about the situation. They then talk about the Brewers and their playoff hopes, the Cubs cleaning house, and the LA Dodgers super team. They finish the episode talking about Simone Biles dropping out of Olympic competitions and make an exciting announcement about next weeks episode. Thanks For Listening!

    #49 - The Milwaukee Bucks Are NBA Champions!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 72:47


    On todays episode, we talk about the Bucks winning the finals in 6 games and how much it means to Ian and Liam and even Nick as a non Bucks fan. We then move onto the series between the White Sox and Brewers this weekend as Nick shames Milwaukee Brewers fans. We finish up with the drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers and some other headlines across the NFL. Thanks For Listening!

    #48 - Bucks Are 1 Win Away From A NBA Championship And MCU Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 47:06


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    #47 - NBA Finals With Special Guest Robby Meuret, Novak Wins Wimbledon, And UFC 246

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 76:44


    On todays episode, the boys are joined by recurring guest Robby Meuret, they discuss the NBA Finals so far and some trade rumors around the NBA. Ian discusses Novak winning Wimbledon and crowns him the GOAT. Nick celebrates Italy winning the Euros and we discuss the downfall of Connor McGregor and if he will ever be the same again. Thanks For Listening!

    #46 - Bucks In 6, The Brewers Keep Rolling, And NIL Passes In The NCAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 53:03


    On todays episode it is just Ian and Liam and we talk about the Milwaukee Bucks finally making the NBA Finals, The Milwaukee Brewers going on an 11 game win streak, and NIL passing in the NCAA. Thanks For Listening!

    #45 - NBA Conference Finals, Rob Manfred Is Ruining Baseball, And The NCAA Robs N.C. State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 57:01


    On today's episode, we talk about the coaching changes around the NBA, we talk about the start of the conference finals and if the Hawks can compete with the Bucks, the new MLB "sticky stuff" rule and why it is ruining baseball, the NCAA taking away N.C. States chance at a national championship, and we then we finish up with some bachelorette talk. Thanks For Listening!

    #44 - The Milwaukee Bucks Win An EPIC Game 7, And Other News Around The League

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 60:09


    On todays episode, the boys talk about how amazing they feel after the Bucks beat Brooklyn and if this is their year to win the finals. We talk about the rest of the news around the league including the western conference finals, coaching changes, and Kemba Walker being traded. We finish up with a real quick Bachelorette recap. Thanks For Listening!

    #43 - The Milwaukee Bucks Are Back, The Brewers Are Rolling, Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather, And Our Top 5 Hardest Places To Be Quiet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 84:17


    We start the show off with our reactions to the Bucks tying up the series 2-2 against the Nets and other news around the NBA playoffs. We talk about the Brewers and White Sox being the two hottest teams in baseball. Ian gives an in depth analysis of the Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather fight. We then move on to international soccer and talk about the heated USA vs. Mexico game and start with our coverage of the Euros. Ian explains why Novak Djokovic is the GOAT of tennis after his 19th major win. We wrap up the show with our top 5 hardest places to be quiet and some Bachelorette talk. Thanks For Listening!

    #42 - NBA Playoff Update, Julio Jones Traded To Tennessee, And Our Top 5 Sports Upsets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 74:34


    On todays episode, the boys continue to talk about the NBA playoffs and whether the Milwaukee Bucks are in trouble. Ian and Liam talk about the Brewers and their current win streak. We react to Julio Jones being traded and Ian thinks the Jags are still better. Finally we wrap up with Ian predicting the Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather fight and we give our top 5 sports upsets of all time. Thanks For Listening!

    #41 - NBA Playoffs, Ian Goes To A White Sox Game, And A Fast Food Tier List

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 85:59


    On todays episode the boys talk about the Milwaukee Bucks sweep of the Miami Heat and Ian and Liam retract their Clippers finals picks. Ian talks about going  to his first White Sox game and spending way too much money. Ian and Nick talk about Chelsea winning the Champions League despite being major underdogs. And we end the show with a perfect fast food tier list. Thanks For Listening!

    #40 - NBA Playoffs Are Here, Live Commentary Of Knicks vs. Hawks, And Ian Makes A Huge Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 74:13


    #39 - NBA Playoff Predictions, Guess Who: NBA Edition, And Another Geography Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 93:50


    #38 - LeBron Is Whining Again, Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather, And Ian Sucks At Geography

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 77:22


    #37 - NFL Draft, Aaron Rodgers Drama, NFL Tier List, And Movie Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 84:56


    #36 - Milwaukee Bucks Talk, UWM Basketball, And Our NBA Tier List

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 73:02


    #35 - Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren, Nick is a Murder Suspect, and Mad Libs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 90:12


    #34 - Our Saddest Sports Moments, Drunk Stories, and will Ian Ever Watch Game Of Thrones Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 57:34


    #33 - NCAA National Championship, Fast Food and Candy Brackets, and our Top 5 Celebrity Dinners

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 80:17


    #32 - NBA Trade Deadline, March Madness, NFL Free Agency, and Ian Went to Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 114:27


    #31 - March Madness Bracket Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 25:56


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    #30 - NCAA Championship Week, Disney Quiz, and our Top 5 Favorite Months

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 66:16


    #29 - Special Guest Robby Meuret

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 105:39


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    #28 - The Bucks are Back, College Basketball is Insane, and We Talk About Living in Dangerous Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 73:29


    #27 - NBA All-Star Talk, Jalen Johnson is a Quitter, and our Favorite Fast Food Restaurants

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 80:09


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    #26 - LeBron is a Baby, NFL Draft Battle, and Our Top 5 Appetizers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 69:11


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    #25 - Super Bowl Recap, Top 5 Childhood TV Shows, And Jordan McCabe Sent Ian His Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 101:44


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    #24 - Why I Think Tom Brady Is The Most Overrated Goat In All Of Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 25:10


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    #23 - Super Bowl Predictions, Top 5 Super Bowl Moments, And Ian vs. Skip Bayless

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 89:15


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    #22 - Packers vs Bucs, Godzilla vs Kong, Top 5 Favorite Fruits, And Special Guest Kyle Schoeneberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 104:48


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    #21 - NBA Drama, NFL Playoffs, And Our Top 5 Stadium Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 73:37


    Follow Us On Social Media https://twitter.com/_OffTopic__ https://www.instagram.com/_off_topic_podcast_/ 0:00 - NBA News 10:58 - NFL News 32:04 - CFB News 37:56 - CBB News 42:56 - Other Sports 44:40 - The Bachelor 51:56 - Questions Of The Week 58:00 - Top 5 1:09:52 - Off Topic Thanks For Listening!

    #20 - NFL Super Wild Card Weekend, National Championship Preview, And Our Top 5 Favorite Cereals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 93:01


    Follow Us On Social Media https://twitter.com/_OffTopic__ https://www.instagram.com/_off_topic_podcast_/ 0:00 - NBA News 15:11 - NFL News 42:12 - CFB News 49:00 CBB News 54:30 - Other Sports 1:01:42 - The Bachelor 1:07:56 - Questions Of The Week 1:18:18 - Top 5 1:29:24 - Off Topic Thanks For Listening!

    #19 - NFL Playoff Preview, Our 2021 Goals, And Ian Was In A Funeral

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 98:14


    Follow Us On Social Media https://twitter.com/_OffTopic__ https://www.instagram.com/_off_topic_podcast_/ 0:00 - NBA News 10:15 - NFL News 45:20 - CFB News 1:00:50 - CBB News 1:06:30 - Other Sports 1:12:05 - Questions Of The Day 1:18:30 - Top 5 1:34:12 - Off Topic Thanks For Listening!

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