The Beer Garden with Neal McCready

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Neal McCready and Jeffrey Wright join each other to discuss the big stories in sports and other news of the day. Join them as they share good beer, conversation, and guests from around the country.

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    Soft Verbal, presented by Dead Soxy: Zach Berry discusses NSD (audio adjusted)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 42:37


    An audio cleanup of Wednesday's podcast. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Early Signing Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 62:10


    Neal McCready and Zach Berry convene for this Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, to discuss Ole Miss' Early National Signing Day class.  What went right? Where were the misses? What's next?

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Early Signing Period Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 36:56


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry get you prepared for the early signing period. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Altmyer's coattails

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 32:27


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss Luke Altmyer's commitment to Ole Miss Friday and look ahead to what appears to be a busy and prosperous two weeks for the Rebels' football program. 

    Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Black Friday Live Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 79:19


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry are together in the Clark Ford Studios, taking calls and discussing the latest in Ole Miss football recruiting. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Hoops signing period, dead period extended

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 42:47


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss Ole Miss' basketball early signing period success, the NCAA's extension of the recruiting dead period and much more. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Mailbag Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 49:32


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry answer mailbag questions from RebelGrove.com subscribers. 

    The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal: Jeffrey Wright joins for politics, NFL and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 57:46


    On this episode of The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal, Jeffrey Wright on 92.9 ESPN in Memphis joins to discuss the 2020 presidential race, Super Bowl contenders, the Dodgers' potential legacy and more. 

    Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Deebo Coleman, juco DTs and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 37:04


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss the latest on four-star guard Deebo Coleman, Ole Miss' pursuit of juco defensive tackles and much more. 

    The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal: Austin Barbour joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 43:11


    On this special edition of The Beer Garden, presented by The Oxford Krystal, political consultant Austin Barbour joins to discuss Thursday's night's presidential debates, where Trump and Biden did well and where they made mistakes, the shape of the race as it enters the home stretch and more. Also, Barbour breaks down some Senate races, including the one in Mississippi, where Mike Espy is vying to unseat Cindy Hyde-Smith.

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 38:00


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss Ole Miss' unmistakable momentum on the recruiting trail. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: SEC battle for Malone?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 36:49


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss the latest involving the recruiting of Tywone Malone, Demarcus Smith, Elijah Sabbatini and more. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Flurry of commitments

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 45:33


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss the recent flurry of commitments for Ole Miss football, look ahead to an imminent addition and discuss the Rebels' chances to land four-star quarterback Luke Altmyer. 

    The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal: Geoff Puryear joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 46:47


    On this episode of The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal, Democratic pollster Geoff Puryear, the polling director for Florida Watch, joins to discuss polling, what happened in 2016, the shape of the 2020 presidential race and more. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: No need to focus on Mississippi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 44:34


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss Ole Miss' recruiting plan. Why are people so worried about in-state recruiting? Can Ole Miss win big focusing on Mississippi? What's Lane Kiffin's plan? Why are some freaked out? 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Otis Reese, the Chargerettes and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 44:05


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss Otis Reese's ongoing quest for immediate eligibility, Neal's disdain for a part of his new Chargerettes t-shirt, Zach's desire for a new vehicle and the return of the NFL. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Is 2022 the new 2021?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 70:13


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss Ole Miss' pursuit of Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, Arch Manning and the importance of the 2022 recruiting class to Lane Kiffin's football program. 

    The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal: Neil Stratton of Inside The League joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 40:57


    On this episode of The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal, Neil Stratton of Inside The League joins to discuss his new book, scouting during a pandemic and the 2020 NFL season. 

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    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: James White, BHH, Arch and grad transfers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 61:11


    On this edition of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss Ole Miss basketball's pursuit of James White and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and then transition to the latest on Arch Manning and finally a discussion about how the pandemic and a recent NCAA ruling could make graduate transfer recruiting a much bigger part of roster-building in the near future. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Decisions imminent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 48:30


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss some impending decisions, update Ole Miss' quarterback board and more. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Sexy: Mailbag Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 46:27


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal, presented by Dead Soxy, Zach Berry and Neal McCready answer RebelGrove.com mailbag questions about Ole Miss football and basketball recruiting. 

    The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal: Dr. Mike Stacy joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 75:08


    On this episode of The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal, Dr. Mike S. Stacy, the superintendent of the Beechwood (Ky.) Independent Schools, joins Neal McCready to discuss the challenges of reopening schools amidst a pandemic, the importance of in-person instruction for school-age young people, the need for sports and other extracurricular activities and the politicizing of schools during a contentious presidential election cycle. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: A trip down Memory Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 41:25


    On this episode of the Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry update the latest in Ole Miss recruiting and then take a trip down Memory Lane, circa 2017. What happened? How could one change,  albeit a significant one, had changed the course of Ole Miss football? 

    The Soft Verbal, presented by Dead Soxy: Lane Kiffin is roster-building

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 59:07


    On this episode of the Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry go in-depth on the roster building happening in Oxford during the COVID-19 pandemic. What's the latest with Malachi Bennett? The Pac-12 interrupts with breaking news. Cheer, cheer, cheer for Major League Baseball and more. 

    Jeffrey Wright of 92.9 FM ESPN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 73:23


    Neal McCready welcomes Jeffrey Wright back to the show to discuss married life, the impact of CoronaVirus on sports, whether or not college football will be played this year, and Jeffrey has a take on John Rhys Plumlee as a quarterback. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Malachi Bennett, Trey Washington and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 59:19


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss Malachi Bennett, Trey Washington, COVID-19's potential impact on high school football, how the dead period is impacting Ole Miss football recruiting and more. Also, the guys compare Ole Miss basketball commitment Daeshun Ruffin to both Russell Westbrook and Ja Morant in as unfair an exercise as can be done to a 17-year-old prep sensation. Apologies are owed. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Manuel, Elite 11, QBs and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 56:57


    On this edition of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss Ole Miss' quarterback board, the Rebels' chances of adding Leonard Manuel to the 2020 class, the Elite 11 competition this week in Nashville, a delayed start to the high school season and more. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Flags, Arch and Ruffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 48:47


    On this episode of the Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry talk state flags, Arch Manning, Daeshun Ruffin and more. 

    The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal: Maddie Lee joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 55:09


    On this episode of The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal, former Ole Miss beat writer Maddie Lee of NBSSports Chicago joins to discuss the MLB labor negotiations, her move from Oklahoma City to Chicago, her experiences on the Thunder beat, her interactions with Russell Westbrook, living amidst the pandemic in OKC and now Chicago and much more. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: What if the dead period never ends?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 47:25


    On this episode of the Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss Demarko Williams' commitment to Ole Miss and then take a deep dive into Lane Kiffin's comments Wednesday regarding the possibility of a NCAA-mandated dead period that extends throughout the signing period due to COVID-19 concerns. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: It's no time to panic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 53:27


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss Ole Miss' recruiting class to this point and evaluate Lane Kiffin's strategy to eschew a regional approach and attempt to land impact players from all over the country. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Dead periods, QBs and uniforms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 90:49


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss the NCAA's extension of the recruiting dead period, the latest on Ole Miss' pursuit of a quarterback for the 2021 recruiting class, Fabien Lovett's impending transfer, uniforms around the sporting world and more. 

    The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by DeadSoxy: Let's talk about tampering

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 48:39


    On this edition of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss the presence of Fabian Lovett and Jarrian Jones in the transfer portal, Ole Miss' chances to land their services, allegations of tampering, the state of the Egg Bowl rivalry, who's left on the Rebels' quarterback board and more.

    Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Sexy: Romello White is a Rebel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 52:54


    On this edition of the Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry analyze Ole Miss' signing of Arizona State grad transfer forward Romello White. They also discuss the ramifications of the extension of the NCAA recruiting dead period and wonder what happens if in-person, on-campus recruiting can't happen at all this fall. 

    The Beer Garden, presented by The Oxford Krystal: Brett Taylor of BleacherNation and Onto Waveland joins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 56:14


    On this edition of The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal, Brett Taylor of Bleacher Nation and the Onto Waveland podcast joins to discuss a baseball season without baseball, MLB's opportunity to make an investment in future fans and more. 

    The Beer Garden, presented by The Oxford Krystal: Josh Hendrickson joins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 60:21


    Ole Miss associate professor of economics Josh Hendrickson joins The Beer Garden, presented by the Oxford Krystal, to discuss the economic impact of COVID-19 and more. 

    Jeffrey Wright of 92.9 FM ESPN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 77:17


    On this episode of the Oxford Krystal Bear Garden, Neal welcomes former co-host and the host of the Giannotto and Jeffrey Show on 92.9 FM ESPN in Memphis, Jeffrey Wright, to the show to discuss the guest appearance of Dr. Jon McCullers on the Geoff Calkins Show, the the likelihood of a college football season on time, the issues facing the decisions, and more. 

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    Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: We can talk Romello White now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 51:21


    On this edition of the Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss the latest in basketball and football recruiting, including Romello White's presence in the transfer portal and what that could mean for Ole Miss. 

    Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Is JT Daniels an option at quarterback?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 51:42


    On this version of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry wonder aloud if Ole Miss might pursue former USC quarterback JT Daniels, discuss the latest in Rebel basketball recruiting and debate whose NBA dream team would win. 

    The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal: Inside The League's Neil Stratton previews the NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 53:43


    On this episode of The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal, Neil Stratton of Inside the League hops on the Rafters Music and Food Hotline and previews this weekend's NFL Draft. 

    Parker Shearon and Campbell and Caroline McCready join The Beer Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 64:33


    Parker Shearon, Campbell McCready and Caroline McCready join The Beer Garden to discuss their experiences with life being disputed by COVID-19, how this time has changed their perspectives, their hopes for the future and more. 

    Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy: Recruiting and why sports make memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 64:21


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss virtual recruit, update Ole Miss' basketball recruiting efforts and discuss the games they remember and why sports form such tangible, emotional memories. 

    Jeffrey Wright of 92.9 FM ESPN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 66:47


    Neal McCready welcomes Jeffrey Wright to the program to discuss which sport will return first, hurdles and complications for the return of sports, when will college sports return, and more. 

    Beer Garden: Chris Landry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 39:16


    On this episode of The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal, NFL analyst Chris Landry joins to discuss how the NFL is going about business and preparing for the draft amid COVID-19.

    Soft Verbal, presented by Dead Soxy: 4/2/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 42:38


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss the latest in Ole Miss recruiting, from virtual football recruiting to the implementation of another dead period to the basketball transfer market and beyond.

    Beer Garden: Ben Ingram

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 47:03


    On this episode of The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal, Atlanta Braves Radio Network and 680 The Fan host Ben Ingram joins to discuss the dynamics of trying to fit a baseball season around the coronavirus pandemic, the Braves' offseason and more.

    Soft Verbal, presented by Dead Soxy: 3/20/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 50:04


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry discuss the impact of coronavirus on recruiting, the transfer portal and more.

    Beer Garden: Austin Barbour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 38:03


    On this edition of The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal, MPW Digital political correspondent and political strategist Austin Barbour joins to discuss the Democratic nomination process in advance of Super Tuesday, who Donald Trump wants to face and who he should fear and more.

    Beer Garden: Tommy Praytor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 49:08


    On this edition of The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal, NASCAR insider Tommy Praytor joins to discuss the aftermath of the Daytona 500, driver safety and more.

    Beer Garden: Sekou Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 53:37


    On this episode of The Beer Garden, presented by Oxford Krystal, Sekou Smith of NBA TV joins to discuss Kobe Bryant's legacy, the current races in the NBA and the bright future of the Memphis Grizzlies, among other topics.

    Soft Verbal, presented by Dead Soxy: 2/6/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 31:56


    On this episode of The Soft Verbal Podcast, presented by Dead Soxy, Neal McCready and Zach Berry take a look back at the 2020 class, discuss a few remaining targets and then take a fast overview of what needs to happen in the 2021 class.

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