Podcast appearances and mentions of Adam Rittenberg

Happy Thursday! We open the show with Common Man sharing that he's been experimenting with new underwear. No Browns fan has said they want Deshaun Watson to be the starter. We do Good Clean Emails since we didn't go through them yesterday. We go around the Big Ten with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg. Jeremiah Smith has some high expectations for Legend Bey. There's a 6-part Nick Saban documentary coming out soon. It's a Too Hot Thursday with Rhymetime. We talk about rough vacation trips we've been on. And Tyvis Powell joins us in studio.

ESPN CFB Reporter Adam Rittenberg joins the show to talk about the latest with NFL players returning, and his outlook on this season. Also, how good are the Ravens actually going to be this year? Then, Respect It or Check It. Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN CFB Reporter Adam Rittenberg joins the show to talk about the latest with NFL players returning, and his outlook on this season. Also, how good are the Ravens actually going to be this year? Then, Respect It or Check It. Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Rittenberg of ESPN joins Paul at the top of the third hour to talk about his Player Rankings going into the 2026 CFB Season. Midway through the hour, Paul welcomes in J.D. Pickell of On3 to talk Week 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00– 12:04 – From the ISC Sports Network, Greg Rakestraw joins the show. He and John run through the high school football results from week 1, his feelings around Alec Pierce’s looming return, and remembering Dolly Parton and Matt Bair. 12:04 - 34:28 – From ESPN.com, Adam Rittenberg joins. We get right to the discussion on the Big Ten banning players who participated on a professional roster from coming back. Adam and John do a deep dive on IU and why retaining their coordinators will matter a great deal towards their success. Lastly, they discuss the Big Ten, including which coaches are on the hot seat, plus how will Barry Odom fair in year 2 at Purdue? 34:28 – 41:45 – JMV continues to remember Dolly Parton and tells a Matt Bair story after his passing over the weekend.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 29:20 – JMV opens the show with a “skypoint” to Dolly Parton as it was announced she passed away. He continues to remember co-worker and friend Matt Bair and what he meant to him and the station, while also saying how rough of a week it’s been so far. He gets to the Alec Pierce news that he his now expected to practice later this week. How does that affect his expectations going into this year? 29:20– 44:53 – From the ISC Sports Network, Greg Rakestraw joins the show. He and John run through the high school football results from week 1, his feelings around Alec Pierce’s looming return, and remembering Dolly Parton and Matt Bair. 44:53 – 48:20 – Remembering Dolly Parton, we lost Robin Miller five years ago. 48:20 - 1:20:08 – From ESPN.com, Adam Rittenberg joins. We get right to the discussion on the Big Ten banning players who participated on a professional roster from coming back. Adam and John do a deep dive on IU and why retaining their coordinators will matter a great deal towards their success. Lastly, they discuss the Big Ten, including which coaches are on the hot seat, plus how will Barry Odom fair in year 2 at Purdue? 1:20:08 – 1:28:16 – JMV continues to remember Dolly Parton and tells a Matt Bair story after his passing over the weekend. 1:28:16 – 1:34:21 – Wrapping up the first hour of the show! 1:34:21 – 1:59:51 – Every year, Danny Bridges of the Indianapolis Recorder joins John for a conversation on the legacy of Robin Miller, former racetrack reporter and Indianapolis legend. Danny knew Robin extremely well, they reflect on the legacy of Robin after his passing five years ago today. 1:59:51 – 2:14:14 – JMV takes a caller who has a Dolly Parton story 2:14:14 – 2:20:28 – We give away a spot in our fantasy football league before wrapping up the show and one last tribute to Dolly Parton.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:46) – Query & Company kicks off on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the Indiana Pacers announcing their contract with DAZN. What are the packages that will be offered? How can you watch the Pacers for the next handful of seasons? (24:46-41:50) – ESPN Senior College Football Insider Adam Rittenberg joins Query & Company to preview the upcoming college football season. Jake starts the conversation by asking him for his thoughts on the Hoosiers ranking sixth in the preseason poll, what to expect from Josh Hoover with Curt Cignetti vs Sonny Dykes at TCU, and believes Notre Dame can get back on top of college football if CJ Carr can play up to the preseason hype. (41:50-50:23) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by predicting the first race winner with Eddie. Plus, he forces Eddie to do his impersonation of the announcer. (50:23-1:18:35) – Tony East from Circle City Spin, Locked On Pacers, and Forbes Sports makes his weekly visit on the show to talk all things Indiana Fever and Pacers with Jake Query. Their conversation starts by discussing the new TV deal for the Pacers, his experiences with DAZN, and the roster being solidified. They transition to previewing tonight’s Indiana Fever game, how it doesn’t feel like the team is playing at its best right now even though they have won five in a row, and recaps his experience at the Indiana State Fair. (1:18:35-1:31:24) – After revealing his love for Friends earlier in the show, Jake asks Eddie if he is also a fan of Seinfeld. It leads to a conversation about how Jake is feeling about the newest episodes of Ted Lasso. He ties it to Fernando Mendoza and the success that Indiana had a season ago. (1:31:24-1:34:19) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing their ticket giveaway for Saturday’s Indy Eleven match. (1:34:19-2:00:17) – The final hour of today’s show starts with Jake and Eddie giving away a pair of four-pack of tickets for Saturday’s Indy Eleven match against Louisville City by playing some get to know your listener. Jake and Eddie then rehash the details of the new TV contract for the Indiana Pacers with DAZN. (2:01:00-2:13:20) – Matt Taylor, voice of the Indianapolis Colts, joins Jake Query to recap yesterday’s join practice against the Atlanta Falcons and preview this afternoon’s practice. They also touch on what the offense would look like if Tyler Warren were to miss any time during the regular season, identifies someone that has stood out during camp that is off the beaten path, and the addition of Keenan Allen to the Colts offense. (2:13:20-2:18:00) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake & Ben Full Show from August 17, 2026 Hour 1 The NBA Finds "No Evidence" That Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Funneled Money to Kawhi Leonard via Sponsors Top 3 Stories of the Day: Jeanie Buss Sells Remaining 17% Of Lakers Ownership. What's Going on in LA? Where do BYU & Utah Rank in Presesaon AP Top 25? ESPN Drops Feature Article on Kalani Sitake.   Jayden Daniels Rumors Are Getting out of Control Hour 2 Utah Quarterback Devon Dampier and Head Coach Morgan Scalley Spoke to the Media after Practice today. Hear what they had to say.  Former NBA Ref Joey Crawford Compared Himself to Muhammad Ali in his HOF Speech. Why are Refs Going into the Hall of Fame? Angel Reese Missed a Game-Winning Layup and lost the Game for her Team Hour 3 ESPN's Adam Rittenberg wrote a Feature Story on Kalani Sitake over the weekend, detailing how well-liked the BYU Head Coach is around College Football.  Do We Overvalue Quarterbacks in the NFL? How many Quarterbacks would have Won the Super Bowl in Sam Darnold's Situation last season? Audio Vault: Did Pat McAfee Release the Worst Album of All Time? Hour 4 Live at 5: Jeanie Buss Could Veto Family's Sale of the Lakers More on NBA Finding "No Evidence" that Steve Ballmer Used Sponsors to Pay Kawhi Leonard Not Everybody is a fan of "Like That"

Amidst the current drama in Provo, ESPN's Adam Rittenberg wrote a Feature Story on Kalani Sitake detailing how well-liked the BYU Head Coach is around College Football. 

Hour 3 of Jake & Ben on August 17, 2026 ESPN's Adam Rittenberg wrote a Feature Story on Kalani Sitake over the weekend, detailing how well-liked the BYU Head Coach is around College Football.  Do We Overvalue Quarterbacks in the NFL? How many Quarterbacks would have Won the Super Bowl in Sam Darnold's Situation last season? Audio Vault: Did Pat McAfee Release the Worst Album of All Time?

Herron: Sharing what we're looking for in Bears-Browns & Adam Rittenberg previews Big Ten football season (Hour 3) full 2468 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:23:52 +0000 SwijZMuUlFnXTJE7euku0EyxOEgo6rhK sports Score Evenings sports Herron: Sharing what we're looking for in Bears-Browns & Adam Rittenberg previews Big Ten football season (Hour 3) Score Evenings sets the tone for Chicago sports at night, offering clear-eyed analysis and confident opinions on the teams that matter most. From Bears storylines to Cubs breakdowns — plus analysis on the Bulls, White Sox and more — the show dives deep into games, rosters, coaching decisions, and breaking news. With interviews and in-the-moment reaction, Score Evenings keeps fans plugged in and informed on everything related to Chicago sports as the day winds down. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports

-ESPN's Adam Rittenberg did an insider piece on the top 43 QBs in college football for the upcoming season---which Colandreaapparently is listed on—and an unnamed Mountain West coach said Colandrea “has some of that Johnny Manziel feel to him, wherehe's explosive”-The unnamed coach also said he's a problem on the field as a dynamic athlete and he's curious to see how he'll look in the offenseunder Dana Holgorsen…we promised we wouldn't drink Kool-Aid but now Husker fans are getting interested…Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sportscene Rewind: Ahead of Jon Sumrall taking the mic at media availability and the start of fall camp tomorrow, Steve Russell discussed the Gators' potential record in the first year of this new era. He was joined by Max Chadwick and Adam Rittenberg to preview the season and Brad Powell, new head coach of Santa Fe baseball.

00:00 - 27:19 – From Locked on Colts, Zach Hicks makes his debut on The Ride with JMV. They get into why Johnathan Taylor’s mood has changed and why Running Back value has boosted over the last few years. Zach also opines on Daniel Jones and why some Colts fans shouldn’t waver in confidence if they believe in the first place. Will the Colts use cap space to fill holes on the roster? 27:19 – 40:10 – Fever TV Analyst Debbie Antonelli joins the show from Portland and before she get’s on the call Friday night, she revisits Tuesday’s game against Seattle and why the offense is humming so well and looks forward to the weekend and why the Fever can’t sleep on Portland. She also shines light on Caitlin Clark navigating distractions and how winning makes the distractions go away. Will we see a huge trade at the deadline in the WNBA? Lastly, she gets into the details on why spacing has contributed to the Fever’s offense. 40:10 – 1:02:32 – ESPN Senior College Football writer Adam Rittenberg joins the show to break down Curt Cignetti’s comments at Big Ten Media days and the Big Ten at large. John asks him the last time we’ve seen a coach like Cignetti back up their words. He gives a breakdown on the IU roster as well before getting into what Purdue will look like after a full offseason. How does Adam feel about some of the first-year Big Ten coaches? Adam gives his underrated teams in the Big Ten as well. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 32:04 – A Friday edition of The Ride starts with JMV expanding on Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s comments earlier today. He explains how there is no other option for the Colts owner than to believe in what they have. He also compares the loss of Michael Pittman Jr. to Myles Turner and how they are similar. Plus, Curt Cignetti made the most heads turn with his comments at Big Ten Media Day Yesterday. The Indiana Fever get back in action tonight, can they continue to look “different”? John gets into a discussion about his Friday night hoop session he got roped into as well. 32:04 – 45:09 – JMV reads a texter who is rolling eyes at Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s comments, we revisit our conversation with Austin Karp from earlier in the week and if DAZN is actually going to acquire the Pacers TV distribution. 45:09 – 49:42 – JMV reads texters thoughts on the Pacers potential TV deal. 49:42 - 1:17:34 – From Locked on Colts, Zach Hicks makes his debut on The Ride with JMV. They get into why Johnathan Taylor’s mood has changed and why Running Back value has boosted over the last few years. Zach also opines on Daniel Jones and why some Colts fans shouldn’t waver in confidence if they believe in the first place. Will the Colts use cap space to fill holes on the roster? 1:17:34 – 1:32:30 – Fever TV Analyst Debbie Antonelli joins the show from Portland and before she get’s on the call Friday night, she revisits Tuesday’s game against Seattle and why the offense is humming so well and looks forward to the weekend and why the Fever can’t sleep on Portland. She also shines light on Caitlin Clark navigating distractions and how winning makes the distractions go away. Will we see a huge trade at the deadline in the WNBA? Lastly, she gets into the details on why spacing has contributed to the Fever’s offense. 1:32:30 – 1:40:08 – JMV thinks schools are starting too early nowadays before getting to the top of the hour. 1:40:08 – 2:05:52 – ESPN Senior College Football writer Adam Rittenberg joins the show to break down Curt Cignetti’s comments at Big Ten Media days and the Big Ten at large. John asks him the last time we’ve seen a coach like Cignetti back up their words. He gives a breakdown on the IU roster as well before getting into what Purdue will look like after a full offseason. How does Adam feel about some of the first-year Big Ten coaches? Adam gives his underrated teams in the Big Ten as well. 2:05:47 – 2:20:04 – JMV gets into the Ruoff schedule this weekend before getting back into the DAZN conversation while Caleb brings up the deal the Timberwolves signed with DAZN. 2:20:04 – 2:32:32 – State fair tickets and anything goes! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN's Adam Rittenberg joins the guys with his big takeaways from B1G Ten Media Days...All the fun storylines from NFL training camps...who came off looking better: Blazers or City Council?

Sprague's done with family calendars...hoping Skubal doesn't go to the Dodgers...what are the Ducks doing in the huddle...ESPN's Adam Rittenberg wraps up B1G Ten Media Days...we parse all the statements between Blazers and Portland City Council...plus all the interesting stories and sound bites around NFL training camps and college football.

In this hour of Follow The Money, hosts Dustin Swedelson and Mitch Moss are joined by Adam Rittenberg, to discuss his betting props in college football. Dustin and Mitch also discuss the MLB and some of their best bets. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Rittenberg joins Sam Cohen to discuss college football and preview the biggest storylines coming out of SEC Media Days, including conference contenders, top programs, and what to expect this season.

Sam Cohen covers the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports, including the Tampa Bay Rays' trade deadline outlook, stadium negotiations, and the future of the franchise. Plus, conversations with Adam Rittenberg, Ken Hagan, and Chris Mathis on college football, the Rays, and the biggest headlines heading into

Happy Thursday! Rims had his X account hacked & he's selling us Crypto, we're not happy with the British Open weather, we go Around the Big Ten with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg, Timmy's excited for OSU hoops, Common Man's really upset at his wife, he's also still buying CD's & we play some Too Hot audio.

Friday's show featured the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan in hour one. Hour two heard Josh Pate and Adam Rittenberg, while hour three heard The Fan Show.

Josh Pate joins the show to talk about the Quality of the Texas A&M offensive line and what he believes Marcel Reed needs to contend for a national title + Adam Rittenberg joins to talk about what could be the next big story talked about in the SEC and the pace of the teams during the season!

Adam Rittenberg of ESPN joins Paul at the top of the show to discuss his piece on proposed changes from the FBS Committee... and ESPN's Eli Lederman joins in the middle of the opening hour to talk defensive stand-outs going into the 2026 CFB Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sportscene rewind: Steve Russell had ESPN CFB reporter Adam Rittenberg explain potential changes coming to CFB's practice schedule and transfer portal window. Former Gator TE Ben Troupe talked life after the NFL and SEC Network's Ron Slay broke down what's driving coaches out of college basketball.

It's a Best Of edition of Dirt & Sprague! Topics include conversations with Bill Connelly and Adam Rittenberg from ESPN about College Football and the future plans of the postseason.

Hour 2- BCM's Christian Fowler on Sorsby, Texas Tech, and CFB + ESPN's Adam Rittenberg on Sorsby + Small Talk: Abysmal NBA Take

ESPN Senior CFB Writer Adam Rittenberg returns to the show to discuss some Sorsby fallout, his list of top CFB programs for the next 2 years and Giants TV Broadcasters pushing the limits.

Upon releasing his new CFB Futures Top 25 programs list, Adam Rittenberg returns to the show to discuss the programs he puts the most stock in...as well as what sort of fallout he's hearing in regards to Brendan Sorsby.

8th grade graduations need to stop...sports themed middle names...more likely to get to Game 7: NBA or NHL Finals...Adam Rittenberg joins us to talk some CFB futures markets...has World Cup Team USA fever caught us...plus other shenanigans on a Friday.

Adam joins The Grum to talk some college football!

ESPN senior college football writer Adam Rittenberg joins the show to discuss the possibility of a CFB "Super League" + Around College Athletics with Aaron Torres of FOX Sports Radio!

In the final hour of the show, Mac & Bone play more sound from the SEC Meetings, including Steve Sarkisian on CFP expansion, and Pete Goulding defending Ole Miss's tampering, Adam Rittenberg joins to talk about the latest bill proposed to save college athletics, they preview the night in sports, they read funny texts, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are joined by Adam Rittenberg from ESPN, who helps explain the latest proposed bill to help save college sports, he gives his thoughts on the ongoing debate around CFP expansion, what the state of the SEC is after a national title drought, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior CFB Writer, joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heath starts hour 2 looking at the SEC with Jim Dunaway from The Next Round, and college football offseason rankings. We then look around the world of college football with Adam Rittenberg from ESPN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CFB Writer for ESPN Adam Rittenburg joined the show to talk about his P4 Offseason Rankings. Where does he have BYU & Utah among the Big 12? 

Cole Cubelic is filling in for Paul. Cole takes calls throughout the hour and also talks to ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg on what SEC team won the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill talks NBA Playoffs with Gordie Chiesa, Utah & Big 12 FB with Adam Rittenberg, Utah Mammoth Playoffs game 6 tonight with Mike Folta, Way too early Big 12 tiers + more

The College Football writer for ESPN.com on his observations of Scalley's first spring practices, So much new in the program a good thing (?) + more

Bill talks NBA Playoffs with Gordie Chiesa, Utah & Big 12 FB with Adam Rittenberg, Utah Mammoth Playoffs game 6 tonight with Mike Folta, Way too early Big 12 tiers + more

ESPN college football insider Adam Rittenberg joins the show to discuss some sleeper prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Hour 2 of BMitch & Finlay features interviews with Adam Rittenberg and Logan Paulsen.

Tuesday's edition of TexAgs Live heard Olin Buchanan and an interview with Charean Williams in hour one. Hour two heard Mark Weaver, Gerrod Chadwell and Fernando Palomo, while the third and final hour heard Adam Rittenberg and Steve Denton.

ESPN senior writer Adam Rittenberg talks College Football offseason + Aggie Muster Chairman John Silvester + Agge Men's Tennis coach Steve Denton!

ESPN's Adam Rittenberg joins the show to talk about the SEC teams poised to make improvements next season. Plus we take more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Happy Thursday! Timmy wants to buy some crocs & Man calls him an idiot, it's time to put the Christmas lights away, Timmy bought the wrong light bulbs, Sherrone Moore was being blackmailed by players, we chat with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg, Finebaum apologized to Indiana, Mike hates the Savannah Bananas, Man hates the new service stations & it's a Too Hot Thursday!

Happy Thursday! The Buckeyes get their kicker, we're dealing with paint fumes, Common Man's not a fan of John Harbaugh, we go Around the Big Ten with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg, AI James Earl Jones stops by, we tell you who's on the Columbus Aviators roster, Matty Ice joins us to talk about tattoos & it's a Too Hot Thursday.

Happy Thursday! Common Man has returned from Disney and has some stories for us, Dick Dull has passed on, we have some Buckeye football portal news, we go Around the Big Ten with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg, stop saying Happy New Year, Man had to use the VPN in Florida, we're slobs here at the Fan & we have some Too Hot audio for you.