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Happy Thursday! Dave Biddle is hanging out with us. Whoever organized The ESPYs did a questionable job. The Open Championship begins today. Blue Jackets radio play-by-play voice Bob McElligott joins the show. Arch Manning is very levelheaded for someone who you really would not think would be levelheaded. Is there more pressure on Arch or Sayin in Week 1? Adam King joins us from South Carolina. Ryan Day joined The Bobby Carpenter Show, and we listen to a couple bites. Bengals radio color analyst Dave Lapham joins the show after his induction into the Ring of Honor. And did you see what happened at the Coldplay concert last night???
Happy Wednesday! The MLB All-Star Game finally had a swing-off. There are conflicting reports about Shemar Stewart attempting to return to Texas A&M. Adam Schefter joins the show, and we discuss the Quinshon Judkins ordeal. Who are the Top 10 WRs in the NFL? Bobby Carpenter joins the show. We relive some of Jake Diebler's thoughts from his appearance on yesterday's show. Scottie Scheffler sounds extremely unfulfilled with his career despite his abundance of success. The Blue Jackets schedule is released. And we play Tell the Truth.
Happy Tuesday! It's an enormous Tuesday show as Rothman and Ice are at Buckeye basketball practice at The Schott. Joining the fellas at the desk are Head Coach Jake Diebler, current players Bruce Thornton and Juni Mobley as well as former players William Buford and Terence Dials. In fact, Jake Diebler swung back around at the end of practice for a follow-up! Also, Garrett Wilson got a big extension from the Jets. More conversation about Patrick Mahomes and the thinning margin between him and Allen, Burrow and Lamar. Where does Jalen Hurts fit into all of this? And this will not be our last trip out to The Schott!
Happy Monday! Our guy DeVier Posey is in the house hanging out with us. We received some breaking news before the start of the show that Nick Saban is at least considering a return to coaching. What kind of pressure is on Arch Manning heading into The Shoe? Eric Henry of 247 Sports joins the show from SEC media days to discuss the Longhorns as we are burning through the summer and quickly approaching football season. We play Party Like a Rothstar. ESPN came out with their annual top 10 NFL QB list, and there is a lot of commotion about it. Joe DeLeone of A to Z sports joins the show. Jeremiah Smith claims the Buckeyes are being doubted this season. Training camp is this week for the NFL. Stephen Means of Cleveland.com joins the show to talk Buckeyes. And DeVier gets incredibly excited regarding a Tell the Truth topic.
Happy Friday! Adam King is hanging out with us today! The discussions about March Madness possibly expanding are picking up. We play Overs and Unders. We discuss the minimum wage in Ohio for some reason. We play Under Pressure. Adam King gets an important phone call and has to excuse himself mid-segment. How much longer will Deion last in Boulder? A hilarious Anthony Schlegel story was told on Bobby Carpenter's podcast. Is the NFL going to maintain a 17-game schedule? Jensen Lewis joins the show for Chin Music, and we Tell the Truth.
Happy Thursday! Terry McLaurin vs the Washington Commanders may be a bigger deal than we first thought. Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports returns to the show to talk ball. We Tell the Truth particularly early. We discuss our birthdays and judge whether or not our zodiac signs accurately portray our personalities. Is Kevin Stefanski on the hot seat? Adam King returns from Barcelona and is upset that we weren't concerned after last week's phone call ended abruptly. Hall of Fame GM Bill Polian joins the show for Gold Jacket Thursday and gives us two awesome segments!
Happy Wednesday! 2.5/3 of us are excited for a couple big matches at Wimbledon today. Kirk Cousins claims he wishes he stayed in Minnesota, but Rothman isn't entirely buying it. Chris Canty needles Joe Burrow fans yet again. Trey Hendrickson is being slept on a little bit. We play a memorable game of In or Out which perfectly segues into Bobby Carpenter joining the show in the rarest of forms. A silly discussion started by Chad Johnson became really personal, and now old NFL players are arguing with each other through their podcasts. ESPN ranked the top NFL teams in terms of skill positions. Adam Schefter joins the show. And we're time traveling into the future during Tell the Truth.
Happy Tuesday! This is the most off-script show we're ever performed. Ryan Day has a job that is entirely unique to any other football coaching job at any level in the country. Kevin Noon of Buckeye Huddle joins the show, and we learn that he coined our new favorite phrase regarding our consumers in this industry. Joe Burrow's trying to find more of a balance with his private life and public life. 2/3 of the show are ridiculously excited about Wimbledon. We talk about Oz the Mentalist because of course. And we shut things down with Tell the Truth.
Happy Monday! DeVier Posey is in the house and we discover he is a big tennis fan as Wimbledon is going on. Paul Finebaum had some surprising words about Ohio State football heading into the 2025 season. Brandon Huffman of 247 Sports joins the show. We play Party Like a Rothstar. We discuss the Browns QB room. Travis Kelce already knows how NFL teams are going to handle Travis Hunter. Jake Burns of Browns Film Breakdown joins the show. Jeremiah Smith can move some weight. We discuss the best QB-WR duos in the NFL. Mike Tanier of the Too Deep Zone joins the show. And we review DeVier's scathing pre-draft analysis during Tell the Truth.
Happy Thursday that we're treating like a Friday! Austin Ward is in the house. People on the internet are treating the Lakers signing DeAndre Ayton like it gives the Lakers a "Big 3," but we still expect Lebron to look elsewhere. Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic joins the show to discuss the state of the Jackets following their draft. We play Overs and Unders. Brian Kelly is combatting the Arch Manning hype. We play Under Pressure. Adam King is on a plane back to America so he can't join us today. There are two very big recruits who will be committing over the next couple of days with OSU as finalists. The Steelers extended their general manager who has been a giant failure in his first three seasons. The expectations for JJ McCarthy are starting to get a little overzealous. Jensen Lewis joins us for Chin Music. And Guardians starter Luis Ortiz is in quite the controversy.
Happy Wednesday! Jeremiah Smith signed an NIL deal with ADIDAS despite playing for a Nike school, so we don't know how that works. This is probably the year that the Mike Tomlin streak comes to an end. Adam Schefter joins the show. Sophie Cunningham dogged the city of Cleveland on the heels of the WNBA expansion news. Nico Iamaleava and Deshaun Foster will soon have to re-face the nation during Big Ten media days. We play In or Out. Bobby Carpenter joins the show. Are the Browns helping their opponents by moving into a dome? LeBron's future remains a mystery, so is a reunion in Cleveland viable? And we play Tell the Truth.
Happy Tuesday! We reminisce about our guy Mark the Shark who had his last day at The Fan today. Jeremiah Smith promises that he'll never lose to Michigan again. Ohio State Radio Network color commentator Jim Lachey joins the show. Paul Finebaum is shooting for the moon with his latest Arch Manning take. Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! When is the Patrick Mahomes reign of dominance ending? We play Chet Roulette. Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to discuss the recent Steelers trade and what it means for the future of the organization. And a strange, tennis-themed Tell the Truth emerges out of nowhere.
Happy Monday! Ohio State's roster is expensive beyond belief. Jeremy Birmingham joins the show to discuss Buckeye recruiting. We play Party Like a Rothstar. The Steelers and Dolphins made a blockbuster trade an hour before the show that we still can't wrap out minds around. The Jackets had an eventful weekend with the trade and trades. Spencer Davies of Sports Illustrated joins the show to talk Cavaliers. Justin Fields is at a point of inflection with his career. New Blue Jacket Charlie Coyle joins the show, and we are already introduced to his two dogs. Are the Steelers all in or rebuilding because it kind of looks like both? And we Tell the Truth.
Happy Friday! Rothman and Ice are out at the Westerville Fire Station for the 2025 Beat the Heat event! The NHL Draft is tonight, and Blue Jackets President of Hockey Ops Don Waddell spoke on the matter. Are the Browns losing their identity by moving to an indoor stadium? We play Overs and Unders. Joe Burrow put all the pressure on the offense this year for the Bengals, but the implication is that the defense is weak. We play Under Pressure. Jensen Lewis joins the show for Chin Music. Todd McShay offers some incredibly high praise for Caleb Downs. Which NFL QBs have the most pressure on them this season? Is Jayden Daniels already better than Jalen Hurts? Blue Jackets HC Dean Evason joins the show. And we play Tell the Truth.
Happy Thursday! Someone at this station claimed that Hooters was the best place to eat wings, so we put them on trial for that. What is the likelihood Ohio State repeats as National Champions? Stephen Means of Cleveland.com joins the show to talk Buckeyes. Don Waddell spoke ahead of the draft. A former Bengal apparently has insight on the Browns QB battle. Where does Kirk Cousins go from here? Adam King joins the show from Barcelona somehow someway. Aaron Rodgers greets Will Howard with open arms. The Blue Jackets make a trade mid-show. We go on multiple Russell Wilson themed tangents. Pete Fiutak of CollegeFootballNews.com joins the show. And we try to figure out who is at fault for Rothman showing up underdressed to a black tie event on today's Tell the Truth.
Happy Wednesday! The Chase Burns debut for the Reds was inspiring even though it didn't end as well as it started. Dan Orlovsky opined that Aaron Rodgers is in Pittsburgh because he still believes that he can compete for a Super Bowl, but Aaron's own words on McAfee yesterday indicate otherwise. Adam Schefter joins the show. Jim Tressel essentially admitted that the standards for the Michigan game are at least a little bit lower than they used to be in his era. We play In or Out. Bobby Carpenter joins the show. How many All-American prospects does this Ohio State team have? The AFC North has really lost its luster over the past couple of seasons. Caleb Williams said Packers fans suck. Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated joins the show to discuss the NFL Draft. And we play Tell the Truth.
Happy Tuesday! Rothman is back in the saddle. There's a crazy battle between Miami (FL) and Wisconsin that is going to set the precedent for tampering with transfers. Ja'Marr Chase was approached by a woman who really wanted to be seen with him, and he really was not feeling it. A former NFL player who has not been mentioned on this show in a long time retweeted us out of the blue. How did we get into his algorithm? Shemar Stewart's agent is playing the game. Oz the Mentalist's representation got back to us and are charging us 15x more than Matty was expecting. Tyvis Powell joins the show! Jim Tressel wants to make a unique change to the college football structure. Aaron Rodgers is pretty sure this year is going to be his last. We reveal Adam Schefter's evidence of Oz the Mentalist's legitimacy to Matty. Pat Murphy of Bucknuts joins the show, and we play Tell the Truth.
Happy Monday! Dave Biddle is in the studio hanging out with us today! The Pacers were holding their own with the Thunder in Game 7 until they weren't. Jim Tressel appeared on this here radio show on Friday, and we review some of his most interesting comments. Bill Kurelic of 247 Bucknuts joins the show to talk Buckeye recruiting. We play Party Like a Rothstar. Travis Hunter is officially a Jaguar, so what is his outlook for the season? Keith Smith of Spotrac joins the show to cap off the NBA season. Someone with a difficult name to pronounce wrote an article offering some bold predictions for the NFL season. A former player thinks one particular AFC team will break through and play in the Super Bowl this year. Cooper Kupp really likes Jaxon Smith-Njigba. And we Tell the Truth.
Happy Friday! Rothman and Scotty Vegas are out at Gigi's Drive for Dogs golf outing at Cumberland Trail Golf Club. Jim Tressel joins the show right off the bat and sticks around for 3 segments! The Hyphenator, Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre, follows Tress. We play Under Pressure. Cardale Jones joins the show. Jake Diebler wants to give Bruce Thornton some relief this year. The NBA Finals is going to a 7th game! We play Overs and Unders. Jensen Lewis joins the show for some Chin Music. And we discover that history almost repeated itself in Tell the Truth.
Happy Thursday! Adam King is in the house. Rothman almost got in a car accident in the 97.1 The Fan parking lot, and we're trying to figure out who done it. Shedeur Sanders drives like he's in NASCAR. Quinshon Judkins was asked if he's starting to feel at home in Ohio, and his answer will catch you off-guard. Mark Schlereth has really high expectations for Tyrese Haliburton in Game 6 tonight. We discover that multiple members of the show have gotten in an unbelievable amount of car accidents. The Caitlin Clark-Jacy Sheldon debacle has exploded nationwide. Ohio State football got a commit mid-show. Michigan is trying to pull some sleight of hand. Will Shields joins us for Gold Jacket Thursday. And Tell the Truth gets stampeded, and I'm not happy about it. -TLC
Happy Wednesday! The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in consecutive seasons. We talk about the Bengals and their offseason challenges. Adam Schefter joins the show. Which NFL players are going to bust this season? We play In or Out. Bobby Carpenter joins the show. Ohio State offered Jeremiah Smith's little brother. The Houston Texans are expected to offer Damon Arnette a second chance in the NFL right after Henry Ruggs just spoke at a presentation for Hope for Prisoners. There's one NFL WR who no one is talking about, but is he Jefferson and Chase level good? We go full Zapruder film on the Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham vs Jacy Sheldon and Marina Mabrey battle from last night on the WNBA hardwood. And we Tell the Truth.
Happy Tuesday! The Thunder took a 3-2 lead over the Pacers last night, and we have Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final this evening. Somehow we get into a discussion about the most famous athletes from each sport, and there's a lot of disagreement among the panel. Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch joins the show to discuss some of the tough decisions that the Blue Jackets need to make this offseason. Rory McIlroy either got a shot of confidence from his Masters victory or he's just mentally exhausted based on his recent behavior. Is there any way the Browns keep all 4 QBs heading into the season? Which NFL teams could plummet this season? Baker Mayfield speaks glowingly of Emeka Egbuka. The Buckeyes are expecting a commit on Thursday. An Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher has more guts than Clayton Kershaw. Ryan Clark thinks the legacy of Aaron Rodgers' and Mike Tomlin's entire careers are riding on this season. And we kick around whether or not the basketball community truly views Tyrese Haliburton as a superstar player in Tell the Truth.
Happy Monday, if there is such a thing! If you were rooting for the course during the US Open, you won. Trey Hendrickson is back in communication with the Bengals. James Rapien of Locked on Bengals joins the show. We play Party Like a Rothstar. Ryan Baker joins us for the final two hours of the program. One CFB QB is getting outrageous hype in the offseason. How should the Cavaliers handle these phone calls about Darius Garland? Bill Bender of The Sporting News joins the show to talk college football. Will Howard really likes Aaron Rodgers so far. Which NFL teams/players are going to make us flip them on our TVs this season? A former NFL player may have a surprising pick for best QB in the NFC. Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to discuss the reaction to Aaron Rodgers practicing with the team last week. And we finish things off by Telling the Truth.
Happy Friday! Adam King is in the studio hanging out with AR. It's Round 2 of the U.S. Open from Oakmont. Ross Bjork's press conference yesterday makes us ponder if and when college football fans are actually losing interest in the sport or if that's just a cheap talking point. We play Overs and Unders and Under Pressure. What's the best and worst case scenario for the Bengals this season? Ohio State is getting a new gray basketball court in an attempt to keep up with modern trends. Is Scottie Scheffler's dominance in golf enough to break through with non-golf fans the way Tiger Woods did? Jensen Lewis joins the show for Chin Music. And we Tell the Truth.
Happy Thursday! DeVier Posey is in the house with AR. Since DeVier is here, Rothman addresses a memory from the infamous 2011 season and DPo responds with his insight. It's the first round of the U.S. Open in golf at Oakmont. Did Joe Burrow mean to say what he just said? Ohio State AD Ross Bjork took the podium and we react to his press conference. The NBA Finals took a turn last night, and now people don't know what to think. Hall of Famer and career-long Buccaneer Ronde Barber joins the show for one of the best Gold Jacket Thursdays we'll ever air. And DeVier reveals some interesting details about Dabo Swinney attempting to recruit him to Clemson during Tell the Truth.
Happy Wednesday! Ice is out with an injured back, and we wonder if maybe this injury is fake in an attempt to duck asking Adam Schefter about the legitimacy of Oz the Mentalist. Aaron Rodgers heaps some serious praise toward Mike Tomlin, but this doesn't necessarily cure Pittsburgh's inescapable problem. Adam Schefter joins the show and gives quite the testimony regarding Oz. Is Scottie Scheffler the safest bet in sports? We surprise the audience with Bobby Carpenter jumping in the studio to co-host the final two hours of the program. We uncover some Buckeye history as it turns out that Anthony Rothman was the mastermind behind Urban's 3-game suspension in 2018. Stefon Diggs walks a tightrope as he's peppered with questions about his recent boat trip. Urban Meyer questions the standards at USC. A former NFL QB put out a very unpopular QB power ranking. Is it time for Justin Herbert to put up or shut up? Ryan Roberts of A to Z sports joins the show to talk college football. And we introduce Bobby to some of our new drops during Tell the Truth.
Happy Tuesday! Oz the Mentalist made another appearance, this time on ESPN's Get Up. Matty Ice isn't falling for it. TLC is trying to crack down how much it would cost for Oz to perform live in our studio. Dave Biddle of 247 Sports' Bucknuts joins the show. Trouble is brewing in Cincinnati. An impromptu discussion about which athletes we hate the most turns into a brutally honest conversation about Angel Reese. A typically rock solid ESPN personality just issued a spicy take that we think is pretty uninformed. Did the Browns really have one of the three worst offseasons in the NFL? An announcement was made live during the show, but Rothman told everyone that this was going to happen like six weeks ago. Is it inappropriate for radio personalities to refer to athletes as "losers?" Terry McLaurin is disgruntled in Washington. And we Tell the Truth.
Happy Monday! Rothman is back from his illness, and Ice and TLC have to inform him that the Warren Sapp Gold Jacket Thursday interview from last week did not go as expected in his absence. Revenue sharing is officially a go in college football. Aaron Rodgers was actually the Steelers third choice at QB. We play Party Like a Rothstar. We randomly stumble into a discussion on athletes from decades ago who could hang today and generational differences in sports. Browns fans and Bengals fans are now in the exact same boat. Mike Tanier of Too Deep Zone joins the show. Ohio State is ahead of the game this time. A discussion about two NFC North QBs goes off the rails because two ESPN personalities couldn't keep their thoughts straight. Adam Sandler responded to Derrick Henry. Dan Wetzel of ESPN joins the show to discuss the latest developments in college football. We play Tell the Truth.
Happy Friday! Austin Ward is in the house. Tyrese Haliburton is out of this world. Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final is tonight. Aaron Rodgers was extremely rude to us yesterday. Is Jeremiah Smith a better bet to win the Heisman over Julian Sayin? We play Overs and Unders. Oregon just suffered a brutal blow. We play Under Pressure. Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports joins the show to talk football. Austin gives us some incredible insight on this current events on the recruiting trail as Official Visit season has commenced. What is the Big Ten looking like with this Oregon news that's upon us? Andrew Berry made a new friend. Jensen Lewis joins the show for some Chin Music. And we Tell the Truth.
Happy Thursday! Matty Ice and Cole are your hosts today. Tommy Rees and Jim Schwartz react to Browns OTAs, NBA Reporter Keith Smith joins at 12:30pm, Derek Carr felt guilty cashing checks from the Saints while injured, AFC North most important non-superstars, Adam Silver announces changes to the NBA All-Star Game, 10TVs Adam King joins at 1:30pm, basketball commit Dorian Jones requests his release from Ohio State, ranking the possible NFL Worst-to-First chances in 2025, Charlie Batch is excited for Will Howard in Pittsburgh, and Gold Jacket Thursday with Warren Sapp at 2:30pm!
Happy Wednesday! We open the show by remembering a former Buckeye who passed away and was one of the ultimate tough guys the sport of football has ever seen. One of Matty Ice's worst takes in the history of radio is coming back to haunt him today. Is Aaron Rodgers even worth it for the Steelers at this point? Adam Schefter joins the show. A news outlet had the clickbaitiest headline in the history of clickbait... and we learned that they used news that was created on this show to drive their story. Does Shedeur have a real shot at winning the starting job Week 1? We got an interesting 4-QB debate heading into this season that has nothing to do with the MVP. Bobby Carpenter joins the show. Ohio State rearranges their future schedule, and we are reminded of one of the near disasters that almost took place in The Shoe. We've found a new angle to The Great Debate of Rothman and Ice. Finebaum says Texas should be the favorite to win the CFP this year. Does that benefit Ryan Day? Gambling isn't legal for pro athletes, but Derrick Henry just made a really fun wager with a talk show host. And we play a fun game of Tell the Truth.
Happy Tuesday! Rothman is back from his day off. Bill Belichick is officially a very cheap head coach now that we have eclipsed the June 1 threshold. We have a new media feud that looks like it's going to be resolved face-to-face which is shocking. Deion admits he was hurt by how Shedeur was publicly discussed throughout the draft process. For all of the criticism that George Pickens has received, there is one pretty prominent figure that has his back. A two-time Super Bowl champion QB thinks Jayden Daniels is still on the outside looking in. Joel Bitonio is excited to be back with the Browns, and he wants the team to behave like they want to win and sit the rookie QBs to start the season. Brenden Deeg of the The Score joins the show to talk football. Ohio State is falsely advertising their new stadium renovations. A former player thinks the Jets were crazy for putting their future in the hands of Justin Fields over Shedeur Sanders. Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch joins the show to discuss Jake Diebler's latest additions on the recruiting trail. And we Tell the Truth.
Happy Monday! DeVier Posey is in the house today. Scottie Scheffler did Scottie Scheffler things to finish out another great week at The Memorial Tournament. What's next for Nick Chubb? We double back and reexamine what Nick Saban said to 97.1 The Fan's own Stephanie Otey at Muirfield last week. We play Party Like a Rothstar. A Super Bowl champion says Joe Burrow isn't a top 4 QB in the NFL. A Big Ten QB was targeted by the SEC this offseason and told that conference to kick rocks. Joe DeLeone of A to Z sports joins the show to talk football. The Buckeye basketball program got a commitment from a name we know! Is there any team sport athlete who is as dominant as Scottie Scheffler is right now? The Lions have a rather sudden retirement, but it kind of looks like they knew it was coming. Louis Riddick thinks the stars are aligning for Justin Fields. Doug Lesmerises of The Kings of the North Podcast joins the show to talk college football. And we shut things down by Telling the Truth.
Happy Friday! Rothman and Ice are broadcasting live from Muirfield Village for the second round of The Memorial Tournament. Golfer Ryan Gerard stopped by the desk to chat after his second round. A former NFL player took Joe Flacco to task over his comments about not being a mentor to younger players. We play Overs and Unders. Patrick Mahomes think Travis Kelce still has a lot left in the tank despite a slow start last season. We play Under Pressure. Charles Barkley thinks that Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals is a double must-win. Rothman and Ice strongly disagree over the behavior of an Indianapolis Star media member in the postgame press conference. Buckeye basketball just got some uninspiring news. Speaking of Mahomes, he is now in the same club as Anthony Rothman and Larry Fitzgerald. And we shut things down by Telling the Truth.
Happy Thursday! Rothman and Ice are live from Muirfield Village covering the first round of The Memorial Tournament. Ohio State football has revealed kick times for four different games this season, and fans will not be thrilled. 10TV's Adam King joins the desk for some fun. Joe Flacco gives a brutally honest and combative answer when questioned about whether or not he will embrace a mentorship role with multiple young QBs in that room, and it's awesome. Austin Eckroat sits down with the guys following his opening round of the tournament. Pete Fiutak joins the show to talk college football. One of the most famous athletes who ever lived has some family ties that might be heading to Columbus. Mike Vrabel has his hands full with one of his new free agent acquisitions. The Aaron Rodgers hate has gotten so out of control that people are actually inventing new ways to hate him. And we shut things down by Telling the Truth.
Happy Wednesday! Rothman and Ice are out at the Memorial Tournament Celebrity Pro-Am today and were able to catch up with Ryan Day, Nick Saban, Peyton Manning, Steph Curry and Larry Fitzgerald. Ya know, no big deal. In sports news, Terry Bradshaw went on a Little Rock, Arkansas sports station (???) and blasted Aaron Rodgers, and we wonder if he thought nobody would find out about it. How likely is it that Joe Burrow will win the MVP next season? We play In or Out. A former Pro Bowl receiver has high hopes for George Pickens in his new home. Patrick Murphy of Bucknuts joins the show to talk Buckeyes. And we make our picks for the Memorial!
Happy Tuesday! We're back with plenty to discuss after a three day weekend. Aaron Rodgers actually gave us some legitimate news and hilarious content following his recent trip to Austin, Texas. Adam Schefter joins the show for NFL Playbook. We play Party Like a Rothstar. We're 100 days away from the NFL season, so what are the biggest storylines that we are going to follow this year? Howard Griffith of the Big Ten Network joins the show. Jack Nicklaus speaks with the media, and we have the audio live! Matt LaFleur said he fully expects Rodgers to be a Steeler this year. Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show with some insight on how the Steelers view their QB dilemma. And Rothman is very disappointed in The Loose Cannon due to an inappropriate Tell the Truth prompt.
Happy Friday! If you didn't already know that Rothman is a big baller, we just received even more evidence. Michael Wilbon tore one NFL QB to shreds. What can we take away from this new College Football Playoff format? We play Overs and Unders. Kevin Stefanski offered some intel into the quarterback shuffle in Cleveland. We play Under Pressure. ESPN College Football Reporter Heather Dinich joins the show. Urban Meyer think the Big Ten has surpassed the SEC. Bill Belichick might have just confirmed the rumors about his possible engagement. You'll never guess what the most popular bet in the NFL is right now. Jensen Lewis joins us for Chin Music, and we Tell the Truth.
Happy Thursday! Colts owner Jim Irsay passes away, and we recall the fascinating juxtaposition between how people view the Colts, Browns and Ravens ownership as they are all connected together. DID YOU SEE THE END OF KNICKS AND PACERS LAST NIGHT?! Executive Director of The Memorial Tournament Dan Sullivan joins the show and breaks some news for us. George Pickens seems to be a happy camper being away from Pittsburgh. 100 days until Ohio State-Texas. Whether he's right or wrong, Deshaun Watson seems to think he's going to be healthy this season. Adam King makes his debut that really isn't a debut on the program. Charles Barkley and Draymond Green advocate for Tyrese Haliburton's dad to be reinstated from his suspension. There have been varying reactions to the tush push ruling, and we found two opinions in particular that we don't like. Dave Lapham joins the show to talk Bengals. And we Tell the Truth.
Happy Wednesday! We discovered a new titan of the broadcasting industry who is more dedicated to this career than any person on this show. We are knee deep in Tush Push and NFL divisional voting. Dan Graziano of ESPN shared some of challenges with the negotiations of the Trey Hendrickson contract extension that's in limbo, and we give our take. We play In or Out. Adam Schefter joins the show on a busy NFL day. Bobby Carpenter joins the show as we dig into Mike Vrabel and Urban Meyer perhaps making amends. Will Howard describes his leadership ability. The NFL is not broken. Rothman is going to hate what he's going to see on his television during the 2028 Olympics. Stephen Means of Cleveland.com joins the show. And we Tell the Truth.
Happy Tuesday! Kurt Warner spoke glowingly about Shedeur Sanders. Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports joins the show to talk NFL. Mets fans ran their mouths about plucking Juan Soto from the Yankees, and now they're already sick of him. The NFL may be completely reorganizing their conferences. Koby Altman is quite confident that the Cavaliers are legit contenders and don't need much to get there. Reds radio play-by-play voice Tommy Thrall joins the show. Ashton Jeanty had a rude awakening upon meeting Chip Kelly. We play Chet Roulette. Joe Burrow is wishy washy on his support for Trey Hendrickson. Sarah Ellison of Ravens Vault joins the show. And we Tell the Truth about some hot takes from hot 25-year-old social media influencers.
Happy Monday! Ryan Baker of Bishop and Friends sticks around for the first segment to explain himself as he committed a major faux pas over the weekend. What are reasonable expectations for Arch Manning when he enters The Shoe this season? The NFL world had been waiting for a particular piece of news to hit, and it finally did. We play Party Like a Rothstar. Rothman has a secret topic that he reveals to us on the air. Matty Ice was in Indianapolis over the weekend where he witnessed the foul heard 'round the world. Jake Burns of Browns Film Breakdown joins the show. Damon Arnette wants another crack at the NFL. Scottie Scheffler is one of the most reliable athletes in the world right now, but is his super stardom limited? Rob Guerrera joins the show to discuss the aforementioned NFL news. And the 45 minutes of the show gets hectic as one member of the program becomes difficult to corral.