Welcome to the Democratic Republic of Sports! The first ever live web show created and hosted by fans with only the topics they are interested in. Live every week day from 9-10 AM with longtime ESPN Radio hosts Tank Spencer and Jeremy Greene
Now that the dust has settled, it's time to react to every major move, every non-move, and what it all means for the rest of the NFL season.We'll break down the winners, losers, and teams whose deadline strategies completely reshaped their Super Bowl chances.
It's a HUGE Football Tuesday on The Sportsocracy LIVE on ESPN Radio Asheville!
It's Power Rankings Tuesday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville — and with the NFL Trade Deadline days away, we're ditching the traditional list and doing something SPICIER.
It's Overreaction Monday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville, and Week 8 left us with more questions than answers across the NFL AND college football!
It's Football Friday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville — your Friday destination for all things NFL and College Football!
It's another Womack Wednesday! Tank Spencer and News 13 Sports Director Chris Womack are looking at the disaster that is Bill Belichick's start (& end?) in Chapel Hill. Alex Bowman, driver of the 48 Ally Chevrolet talks about being more consistent in 2026. Are the Colts and the Jaguars for real, or are they just on hot streaks?
Here's how our Week 5 NFL Power Rankings look after another wild weekend:1️⃣ Detroit Lions (—) – Still holding firm as the best team in football.2️⃣ Washington Commanders (+6) – Surging after a statement win.3️⃣ Philadelphia Eagles (-1) – Slipping slightly after offensive inconsistency.4️⃣ Jacksonville Jaguars (+5) – Heating up and climbing fast.5️⃣ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+3) – Baker Mayfield's crew proving they're for real.6️⃣ Buffalo Bills (-1) – Questions still linger on both sides of the ball.7️⃣ Indianapolis Colts (+6) – Biggest jump of the week after another gritty win.8️⃣ Los Angeles Rams (-4) – Competitive but inconsistent.9️⃣ Los Angeles Chargers (-4) – Talent is there, execution is not.1️⃣0️⃣ Seattle Seahawks (-3) – Geno & the Hawks take a step back.Biggest Movers:
It's Overreaction Monday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville — and Week 5 of the NFL + Week 6 of College Football gave us enough storylines for a whole season.
It's Football Friday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville — your Friday pregame show for everything football!
The Sportsocracy is LIVE in the Ingles Studio! Tank Spencer and Chris Womack, Sports Director of News 13, discuss the MLB Playoffs and welcome in Todd Raleigh. He's had a heck of a year following Cal's incredible journey to fame. The Charlotte Roval is up next for the NASCAR Playoffs. Cole Custer is back on Splash & Go.
It's NFL Power Rankings Tuesday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville — and after four wild weeks of football, we've shaken up the list from top to bottom.
It's Overreaction Monday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville — and Week 4 of the NFL + Week 5 of College Football gave us enough storylines for a whole season.
It's Threadbare Thursday LIVE from Bear's Smokehouse BBQ — where the BBQ is hot, the beer is cold, and the football talk is flowing!
It's NFL Power Rankings Tuesday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville — and after three wild weeks of football, the rankings are shaking up in a BIG way!
It's Overreaction Monday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville — and Week 3 of football delivered chaos from top to bottom.
It's Football Friday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville — your all-in-one football show for the weekend ahead!
It's another Womack Wednesday w/ Chris Womack. Sports Director at News 13. He called the Georgia Tech upset of Clemson and the Texas A&M win over Notre Dame. Dabo Swinney and Brian Kelly sure like to create "hate." NASCAR driver John Hunter Nemechek talks about his hot streak. Heather Williams of WCYB-TV in Johnson City talks about Bristol and what's coming for the NSACAR Playoffs. Erwin High head coach Rodney Pruett previews Watauga. Jones Angell, voice of the UNC Tar Heels, talks about a box-checking win over Richmond. And who is Demon June?
Tank Spencer is joined first by News 13 Sports Director Chris Womack to recap the Green Bay Packers showing Week 1 was no fluke. Micah Parsons turned them into a contender. The guys make their picks for the college slate tomorrow. The Cowboy Zach Hurst pops by for a full NFL Week 2 Preview, complete with all of the Fantasy Football tips you can handle.
The NFL and College slates kick off tonight. News 13 Sports Director Chris Womack joins Tank Spencer again to preview NC State and Wake Forest - AND - The Green Bay Packers taking on the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football. Fans are behaving badly every week. Chris tells us about the ways big brother is keeping an eye on things.
The big ginger is on a "business trip," so it's a Womack kind of finish to the week. News 13 Sports Director Chris Womack joins Tank Spencer for a look at how insane college football has been so far. Florida is already feeling the heat and Bill Belichick can't keep UNC out of the gossip rags. Jones Angell, voice of the Tar Heels, tells us about the growth we saw from Week One's TCU blowout to last week's understated win over Charlotte. NASCAR driver Cole Custer came so close to making the playoffs. He talks about his hopes for a good showing at Bristol this Saturday.
It's Power Rankings Tuesday LIVE on ESPN Radio Asheville's The Sportsocracy — and after Week 1 is officially in the books (yes, even after Bears vs. Vikings), we're ranking ALL 32 teams in the NFL.
It's Overreaction Monday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville — and Week 1 of the NFL did NOT disappoint!
It's Threadbare Thursday LIVE from Bear's Smokehouse BBQ and we've got the cold beer, the smoked meats, and ALL of your football talk covered!
It's a special Overreaction TUESDAY on ESPN Radio Asheville's The Sportsocracy — and after 5 games in 5 days on the Ingles Living the Dream Tour, Tank & Jeremy are exhausted… but fired up!We're diving into the wildest storylines from Week 1 of College Football:
It's Overreaction Monday on ESPN Radio Asheville — where we take everything we saw in Week 3 of the NFL preseason and crank the hot takes to 100.First up: Shedeur Sanders Fan Boys — they're loud, they're everywhere, and they might just be proving exactly what we said before the 2025 NFL Draft. Is it actually worse to have a mediocre quarterback… or a talented one whose fan base is completely detached from reality? We break it down, receipts in hand.Then, we turn our eyes to the rookies:
We're BACK in the studio together for the first time since last season, and it feels like Christmas morning for football junkies. College Football Week 0 is here, the NFL preseason is officially in the books, and it's time to go hard in the paint on all the things we believe going into the REAL kickoff of football season.In today's live stream we're:
Tank Spencer and Jeremy Greene discuss thew latest NFL training camp news, as the Indianapolis Colts choose Daniel Jones as the starter and send Anthony Richardson to the bench. The Cincinnati Bengals can't stop a nosebleed. The Washington Commanders ran it down their throats last night. Tank feels it's "Mission Accomplished" for Sean Payton in Denver. Do you agree?
Tune in for an OVERREACTION MONDAY! The NFL world is reacting to a "good" outing by Caleb Williams in the Chicago Bears win over the Buffalo Bills. Has Jaxson Dart done enough to earn the starting job for the NY Giants? Chris Womack joins Tank Spencer in the Ingles studio and there's even an appearance by a mullet-less Jeremy Greene.
The 2025 NFL season is right around the corner, and it's time to play everyone's favorite August game: What's the absolute best this team could be… and what's the nightmare that keeps their fans up at night?We're breaking down every NFC team, from the Super Bowl contenders to the ones hoping their fans remember they play on Sundays. For each team, I'll give you the most optimistic, champagne-popping version of their season… and the dumpster fire, “we're picking top-5 in April” version too.Here's the teaser list for all 16 NFC squads:Philadelphia Eagles – Best: Jalen Hurts plays MVP ball again. Worst: The “Brotherly Shove” is the only part of the offense that works.Dallas Cowboys – Best: Micah Parsons breaks the sack record. Worst: Dak's turnovers become the storyline in Jerry World.New York Giants – Best: Malik Nabers wins OROY. Worst: Russell Wilson & Jaxson Dart make Giants fans Google “2026 QB draft class.”Washington Commanders – Best: Jayden Daniels is RG3-level electric. Worst: The OL lets him take more hits than a jukebox in a biker bar.Detroit Lions – Best: Aidan Hutchinson leads them to their first Super Bowl. Worst: The defense reverts to 2022 form and wastes Jared Goff's best year.Green Bay Packers – Best: Jordan Love is the guy. Worst: Love regresses and Cheeseheads start talking about 1992–2022 like it was a dream.Minnesota Vikings – Best: J.J. McCarthy takes them to the playoffs. Worst: Justin Jefferson's stat lines become “wasted masterpiece” memes.Chicago Bears – Best: Caleb Williams is the savior. Worst: Caleb Williams is just another “Bears QB.”Atlanta Falcons – Best: Michael Penix Jr proves he “can win big games” unlike Kirk Cousins. Worst: That label gets Sharpie'd on his forehead by Baker Mayfield.New Orleans Saints – Best: Alvin Kamara turns back the clock. Worst: Spencer Rattler turns it over more than a bakery.Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Best: Mike Evans keeps being inevitable. Worst: The post-Brady hangover finally hits.Carolina Panthers – Best: Bryce Young proves everyone wrong. Worst: Bryce Young proves everyone right.San Francisco 49ers – Best: Deebo, Kittle, and CMC stay healthy for once. Worst: Another playoff run ends in injury disaster.Seattle Seahawks – Best: JSN is uncoverable. Worst: Sam Darnold's magic fades.Los Angeles Rams – Best: Puka Nacua has a Cooper Kupp 2.0 season. Worst: Matthew Stafford's arm doesn't make it through the season.Arizona Cardinals – Best: Marvin Harrison Jr. has the OROY season we were expecting in his second season. Worst: They waste another year of Kyler Murray's prime.We're hitting every angle, every player, and every possible swing between “hoist the Lombardi” and “fire everybody.”
We have had a BIG day at Radio Ranch. Tank and Jeremy break the news of a major award! Which NFL teams are hard to predict? The Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears, and others are among those that could be 5-12 or they could be 12-5. We keep an eye on the biggest training camp stories.
Which NFL franchises are truly built for sustained success over the next half-decade? Welcome to The Sportsocracy's ultimate 5-year NFL power rankings—where we look way beyond the current standings and dig deep into what actually makes a long-term contender.Franchise quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are game-changers, but can Kansas City and Buffalo keep enough talent around them to stay at the top? Are the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens quietly building dynasties through elite front offices and smart roster moves? And which dark horse teams could shock the league and crash the Super Bowl party in the next five years?In this episode, we break down all 32 NFL teams based on:Quarterback situations (franchise QBs matter, but they're not everything)Front office stability and team-building philosophyCoaching staff and organizational cultureSalary cap health and draft capital for future flexibilityRising stars and young core talentPotential pitfalls for current contendersJoin the Discussion!
It's Overreaction Monday on ESPN Radio Asheville — where we take everything we saw in Week 1 of the NFL preseason and crank the hot takes to 100.First up: Shedeur Sanders Fan Boys — they're loud, they're everywhere, and they might just be proving exactly what we said before the 2025 NFL Draft. Is it actually worse to have a mediocre quarterback… or a talented one whose fan base is completely detached from reality? We break it down, receipts in hand.Then, we turn our eyes to the rookies:
A Fan's Guide to the 2025 NFL Preseason | ESPN Radio Asheville LIVELong Description:The pads are popping, the depth charts are shifting, and it's time for real football talk — not just the headlines. Join ESPN Radio Asheville LIVE for A Fan's Guide to the 2025 NFL Preseason, where we go beyond the stars and dive into the real stories of the preseason: the undervalued, overlooked, and under-the-radar players who could shape the 2025 NFL season.Every team has a camp hero, a preseason breakout, or a future starter buried on the third string. We'll give you the name you don't know yet—but will soon—and break down how these guys are already proving their worth before Week 1 even kicks off. From rookie sleepers to backup QBs to position battles flying under the radar, we'll tell you who to watch, why it matters, and how it will impact the regular season.Whether you're a die-hard fan, fantasy football junkie, or just looking for a reason to care about the third quarter of a preseason game, this is your ultimate preseason cheat sheet.Hosted by Tank Spencer and Jeremy Greene – live from ESPN Radio Asheville.
The spectacle of the Speedway Classic in Bristol this past weekend did not get rave reviews. News 13 Sports Director Chris Womack was there. He gives us his honest opinion. Joey Logano's Spotter, Coleman Pressley, gives his opinion about doming BMS. Todd Gilliland joins the show as he searches for a win to clinch a playoff spot. Tank and Chris chop through the training camp headlines and do some reminiscing. Also, who would you take in a UFC event just for head coaches?
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Today is the 1st day of high school football practice in North Carolina. News 13 Sports Director Chris Womack discusses Bill Belichick's first ACC Media Days appearance. Erwin High School football coach Rodney Pruett looks for another MAC title amid the NCHSAA realignment. NASCAR driver Ross Chastain joins the show to talk about his recent woes and how he'll push for the title in the playoffs.
NFL Training Camps are heating up—and so are the storylines. Join us LIVE as we take you around the league with the latest camp updates and tell you exactly who you should be watching on every NFL team during the preseason.
Welcome in to NFL Kickoff Week! Well, preseason kickoff anyway. The storylines are piling up with Joe Mixon expected to miss time with the Texans. That could flip things in the AFC South. James Pearce, Jr. lights up teammates at Falcons camp. Christian Wilkins was let go by the Raiders. Wait until you hear why. And Happy Gilmore 2 is great, but is it one of the best sequels of all time? Who won today's Daily Draft?
Join Us LIVE! for our ESPN Radio Asheville simulcast here on YouTube! We will air the show, in it's entirety, every day for the visual audience. You can join in the chat, become a member of the House of Reprehensibles to stand out in the chat, and you can even Super Chat to get your message across immediately!We discuss the latest news from around the NFL and talk about the release of College Football 26!
Today we're diving deep into the 2025 NFL Head Coach Power Rankings, breaking down every coach from the proven legends to the hot new hires — and yes, we'll also talk about who's firmly on the hot seat heading into this season.
The NFL Training Camps are officially in full swing—and so is the chaos. Join us LIVE as we break down all the biggest headlines shaking up the league:
The NFL Training Camps are officially in full swing—and so is the chaos. Join us LIVE as we break down all the biggest headlines shaking up the league:
It's another packed Womack Wednesday in The Sportsocracy. News 13 Sports Director Chris Womack is back with another NASCAR Pit Stop SERIES booking. Justin Haley hopes to finish higher than 15th at Dover this weekend. Sonoma was a strong showing for the #7 Spire Motorsports team. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes is in Asheville as he battles for a normal life after the tragic train crash in 2017. He's being treated by Dr. Michael Trayford at APEX Brain Centers in Arden. Chris was just at the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta. He shares his vantage point of the greatest lightshow a baseball stadium has ever seen. The Hank Aaron Tribute was amazing. Plus, Chris spoke with Home Run Derby King Cal Raleigh!SEC Football is right around the corner. Tank and Chris discuss their favorites... Alabama and Georgia (duh). And the other contenders: Texas, LSU, Tennessee, South Carolina, Ole Miss... there are a bunch. Who is more overrated than the Florida Gators? Texas A&M is under pressure too. Oh, wait in Oklahoma it's spelled OUERRATED.
The NFL offseason is in full swing, and the hot takes are flying! Join us LIVE as we break down the biggest overreactions around the league — and figure out which ones might actually be true.
Welcome to The Sportsocracy LIVE! Today we're diving deep into college football's greatest rivalries and ranking them ahead of what promises to be an incredible 2025 season. This is YOUR show - the chat determines where our discussion goes!THE BIG QUESTION: Which rivalry truly deserves the #1 spot? We're breaking down the legendary matchups that define college football:RIVALRIES WE'RE RANKING:• Michigan vs Ohio State - The Game that stops the nation• USC vs Notre Dame - Fighting Irish vs Trojans classic• Miami vs Florida State - ACC powerhouse showdown• Auburn vs Alabama Iron Bowl - SEC's most heated battle• Oklahoma vs Texas - Red River Rivalry intensity• Army vs Navy - America's Game tradition
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