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Things Discussed: World Cup: When our nation needed rascally anti-slavery hicks with guns, Michigan provided. When our nation needed factories that could turn out more war machines than the rest of the world combined, Michigan provided. When our nation needs unfathomably pedantic sports lawyers, Mo Thiam returning: HUGE news for Michigan, because they needed a frontcourt. Sam: strategy is a retention domino effect: keeping Boynton helped the keep McKenney, which may have influenced Akeem Miskdeen to stick around, which means holding onto Cadeau, which was a big question for Thiam, and if everyone's here you have a shot to keep Estrella. Sam: needs to be more strategy here. Got to back Mike Boynton, let him sign his staff to long-term contracts so he can attract good people. Craig: Misrepresenting how Dusty left. Not okay with the way his players found out, don't think he left for the same reasons as Beilein, despite the interview, because the context of that interview was the NCAA issues were an aside and the main reason was the Mavs were willing to pour resources into him and it's the friggin' NBA. Seth: don't make the 2024 football mistake again by prioritizing keeping the roster together, because most of them—Cadeau, McKenney, Thiam, Estrella, McCoy, Reed—are only around for one more year. You can give Boynton a chance, but obviously Warde is working the back-channels. Sam: Need to support Boynton without boxing yourself in. Craig: Can't hamstring your current guy with less than full support. Ideally Boynton does a fantastic job, is lining up guys for beyond, wins again, and is Tom Izzo but with championships for 30 years. Craig: Schertz is this year's model. He isn't just the hot name; in Ken Pomeroy's article for VALIANT he showed which coaches were dominating in 2PAD: the top-six teams went Schertz, Schertz, Nate Oats, Dusty May, Dusty May, Dusty May. Dusty got Boynton because he defended the rim. Cason to return? Sam thinks so. Break: Craig thinks Dusty should have exited more gracefully. Seth says if you're getting a divorce because you fell in love with someone else, *how* you tell your wife isn't the reason she's mad at you. Football recruiting: Big deal that they can go into a Buckeye family in Cincinnati and get a cornerback that Ohio State wanted. Scouting report: Monsanna Torbert is FAST. Saban always talked about DBs with basketball skills because they can play the ball. Nickname is "Sookie" (sp? Suki? Sukki? Siucci?). Need to watch the film still—love when we get a kid from Cincy because the competition level is strong and the kids are so well-coached. Height: only 5'11 man in America who's really 5'11. Sam was thinking he'd be Smith Snowden's size. If Ohio State wants you that bad—was trying to get him to not even take a Michigan visit—you're probably something. Comp: DJ Turner II. Good to see how their GM is working with the coaches regarding what level they can recruit. Was an issue last year when they had Coach BJ recruiting linebackers that he didn't have the money for.
GET IN WE'RE BOOKING: THE VALIANT KICKSTARTER ENDS TODAY. If you want your name in the book, today's the last day to do that. Things Discussed: VALIANT: Sam's getting background to tell stories nobody's heard yet from Dusty May. Ken Pomeroy is going to walk us through the 2PA Revolution and how it led to some of the best basketball teams ever. John Gasaway is going through the history of his understanding of the game, and the Michigan fans who pulled him along that journey. Will Warren is going to get into the way strategy and analytics created a special team. Craig's book too. Alex Drain chopped it in half, and it's finally written. Texas Tech and Sorsby: Craig walks us through the judge's insane decision, notes there's still a four-judge panel (of all TTU grads) that it needs to get through before this really is a thing. The reaction of the league is loud, but they're not going to do 90% of what they threaten, for many reasons. Comparison with reaction to Signgate: Difference was anyone who knows ball was saying it's horseshit. What do TTU fans say? They say Texas has been getting players off for worse for a century. What's the fix? Probably one part of the story that eventually leads to a CBA, because that's how the pro leagues control this. In break: the 1950s NYU scandal in the context of 1950s NCAA and the players making no money as everyone was getting rich. In-state recruiting: Some big guys going out of state. Guerrant: let's see if Michigan passes the ball this year before we take an impending Oregon commitment seriously. Gideon Gash: TTU means Michigan can come back around; big loss for MSU. Whittingham has done a good job adapting to Michigan recruiting. Retaining Bellamy retained connections in Michigan and the East. Harding gives him credibility all over the Midwest. Way they reacted to the NCAA attacking SMSB was like early Harbaugh. Pat Fitzgerald's slow start means little; he's got some OL, and that's what you really need. Seth likes the Frey-type tackle they got from Brighton.
Hour 1 Utah State retains Mason Falslev & Karson Templin | Mammoth pick up six points on the road Ken Pomeroy What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Jay Stevens Good, Bad & Ugly UNC hires Mike Malone Hour 3 Utah Jazz insider Ben Anderson Sports Roulette Final thoughts
Utah State retains Mason Falslev & Karson Templin | Mammoth pick up six points on the road Ken Pomeroy What You May Have Missed
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Hour 1 Patrick Kinahan joined Scotty to talk about the drama between Kyle Whittingham and the Utes, the latest with the Utah Jazz, and MLB Opening Day. Ken Pomeroy talked NCAA Tournament and Head Coaching moves across College Basketball. Hour 2 The Athletic NBA writer Tony Jones Good, Bad & Ugly Hour 3 Utah Mammoth pxp Mike Folta National Football Foundation's Eric Jacobsen
Patrick Kinahan joined Scotty to talk about the drama between Kyle Whittingham and the Utes, the latest with the Utah Jazz, and MLB Opening Day. Ken Pomeroy talked NCAA Tournament and Head Coaching moves across College Basketball.
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The entirety of DJ & PK for March 24, 2026: HOUR ONE Utah Jazz Game Recap Steve Cleveland, Former BYU Basketball Coach Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com HOUR TWO What is Trending: Utah Jazz, NBA, CBB, NFL, CFB, MLB, Golf, Utah Mammoth Hot Takes or Toast: Jerrod Calhoun is Cincinnati-bound and what does USU do? Utah and Utah State agree to new football series but not BYU HOUR THREE Jeff Johnsen, Former Utah Basketball Player Mike Folta, Utah Mammoth and SEG Media College football requires $40 million to compete now? HOUR FOUR Scott Garrard, Scotty G & Friends Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day
Hour one of DJ & PK for March 24, 2026: Utah Jazz Game Recap Steve Cleveland, Former BYU Basketball Coach Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com
Hour four of DJ & PK for March 23, 2025: Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day
Ken Pomeroy joined DJ & PK to talk about the NCAA Tournament's opening weekend and look ahead to the Sweet Sixteen and pay out where things stand with the contenders.
The entirety of DJ & PK for March 23, 2026: HOUR ONE Utah State Players Postgame Press Conference Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake Utah Mammoth Game Recap and Jerrod Calhoun Postgame HOUR TWO What is Trending: Utah Jazz, NBA, CBB, NFL, MLB, Golf, RSL, Utah Mammoth, NHL Hot Takes or Toast: Utah State acquits themselves well in NCAA Tournament Utah's documents detail messy divorce from Kyle Whittingham HOUR THREE Steve Cleveland, Former BYU Basketball Coach Utah releases details on Kyle Whittingham split NCAA Tournament and NBA Draft thoughts HOUR FOUR Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day
Happy March Madness! As always, Drew and Roth are joined by Ken Pomeroy of KenPom.com to talk about the men's bracket. Is Ken's insight still the gold standard, or are AI rankings coming for his job? Do the top seeds all look ready to bloom on schedule, or is one of them obviously the cream of the crop? And who's in everyone's final four? Then, they open up the funbag… for corrections? Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Stuff We Talked AboutIrish accents (of varying quality)Emergency BoozersA one-man anti-Arizona armyGolf course dealmakingThe death of the WAC & CinderellaSponsors- Raycon, where you can get 20% off Essential Open EarbudsCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Brandon Grugle- Editor: Mischa Stanton- Production Services & Ads: Multitude Podcasts- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sho Alli and Zack Bodenstien wrap up Thursday morning with FAN 590's Eric Smith. They discuss RJ Barrett's season and contract prospects, the Raptors' playoff chances against the Cavaliers, and Darko Rajaković's coaching performance. They also consider the rotation adjustments for the postseason and the NBA's tanking issue. After the break, they welcome Ken Pomeroy (25:13) of KENPOM.com to explore his ranking formula, luck metric, and examine potential upsets in the tournament. They close the hour by engaging with listener texts. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Ken Pomeroy, of KenPom, joined The Drive to give an analytical breakdown of the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
This week on Bet the Process, college basketball analytics legend Ken Pomeroy is back to discuss the beginning of March Madness, with insights for making a bracket, upsets, and a surprise sleeper pick.
Scott Garrard, Tim LaComb & Ken Pomeroy First impressions for NCAA bracket USU & BYU draws
Scott Garrard, Tim LaComb & Ken Pomeroy What's the better matchup for BYU? | West region thoughts Thoughts on Arizona | Florida the weakest of the 1 seeds Final thoughts
Hour 1 Tim LaComb joins Scotty today to break down seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Utah State ends up as a 9 Seed after winning the Mountain West Conference. BYU is a 6 Seed and gets the winner of Texas and NC State. Who would you rather see them play? Ken Pomeroy Bracket Special Hour 1 First impressions for NCAA bracket USU & BYU draws Hour 2 What's the better matchup for BYU? | West region thoughts Thoughts on Arizona | Florida the weakest of the 1 seeds Final thoughts
Ken Pomeroy, college basketball statistician and founder of KenPom, joins Wharton Moneyball to break down tempo-free efficiency ratings, the four factors (shooting, turnovers, rebounding, and free throws), and how he evaluates prediction accuracy and calibration across a full season. Plus, Eric, Shane, and Adi discuss what caught their eye in sports — from World Baseball Classic odds and preseason workload questions to tennis dominance and what makes today's stars so statistically extraordinary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ken Pomeroy, college basketball statistician and founder of KenPom, joins Wharton Moneyball to break down tempo-free efficiency ratings, the four factors (shooting, turnovers, rebounding, and free throws), and how he evaluates prediction accuracy and calibration across a full season. Plus, Eric, Shane, and Adi discuss what caught their eye in sports — from World Baseball Classic odds and preseason workload questions to tennis dominance and what makes today's stars so statistically extraordinary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hour four of DJ & PK for March 9, 2026: Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day
The entirety of DJ & PK for March 9, 2026: HOUR ONE Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth Game Recaps Jerrod Calhoun and Kevin Young's Postgame Reaction HOUR TWO What is Trending: NFL, CFB, Utah Jazz, NBA, CBB, MLB, RSL, Utah Mammoth Hot Takes or Toast: What will BYU do in the postseason? What does Utah have to do to build of dead-last finish? HOUR THREE Steve Cleveland, Former BYU Basketball Coach Conference Tournament Time Are you worried the Utah Jazz will win too much? HOUR FOUR Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day
Ken Pomeroy joined DJ & PK to talk about the conference tournaments this week as we come up on the NCAA Tournament quickly.
Hour 1 Jake Scott joins to talk about Penny Hardaway's comments after Utah State ran up the score vs Memphis on Saturday. Adam Silver addressed the media at All-Star Weekend to discuss tanking and how to fix it. The NBA All-Star Game was actually entertaining this year. Hour 2 NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Hlein Good, Bad & Ugly Hour 3 Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong Ken Pomeroy
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Every week, Paul asks his guests the familiar musical question, "What was the first record you ever bought in a record shop with your own money." For several seasons, we've been culling a few of the most interesting responses for our annual winter "clip shows". Today we present part two of two FIRST RECORD I EVER BOUGHT compilations, starring JEFF BRIDGES, KEN POMEROY, JOHN C. REILLY, ELIZABETH STOKES (THE BETHS), JASON FALKNER (BECK, ST. VINCENT), SEAN ONO LENNON, ERIC PULIDO (MIDLAKE), SWAMP DOGG, and S.G. GOODMAN. The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered, and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music. Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton. This year Record Store Day is Saturday, April 18, save the date, and for the most up-to-date news about all things RSD, and The List, visit RecordStoreDay.com. Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we're here every week and we love making new friends!
It's the "Feel Good Friday" edition of Sports 56 Mornings with Greg & Eli. Joining us on this jammed packed episode, NASCAR reporter Alan Cavanna, Ken Pomeroy of Kenpom.com, as well as our favorite handicapper Brandon Lang, In the first hour, we are joined by Daily Memphian Prep Sports Reporter John Varlas in-studio.
In the third hour, we are joined by Ken Pomeroy and Handicapper Brandon Lang
Hour one of DJ & PK for February 11, 2026: BYU and Utah State basketball postgame Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Andy Bailey, Bleacher Report
The entirety of DJ & PK for February 11, 2026: HOUR ONE BYU and Utah State basketball postgame Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Andy Bailey, Bleacher Report HOUR TWO What is Trending: Utah Jazz, NBA, CBB, NFL, CFB, MLB, Golf, Olympics Hot Takes or Toast: Utah Jazz ripped by ESPN's Bobby Marks. Why? Bobby Marks holding a grudge against Danny Ainge? HOUR THREE What will Brett Yormark and Big 12 announce today? Dale Murphy, Major League Baseball legend BYU basketball shows progress in Baylor win HOUR FOUR Tim LaComb, SEG Media Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day
The entirety of DJ & PK for February 10, 2026: HOUR ONE Utah Jazz Game Recap Jason Cole, Longtime NFL Writer Steve Cleveland, Former BYU Basketball Coach HOUR TWO What is Trending: Utah Jazz, NBA, CBB, NFL, CFB, Golf, MLB, Olympics Hot Takes or Toast: Evaluation of Jazz trades and moves Will BYU bounce back against Baylor? HOUR THREE Why are the Utah Jazz getting ripped for tanking in the NBA? Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Will BYU basketball snap their slide against Baylor? HOUR FOUR Andy Bailey, Bleacher Report Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day
Hour three of DJ & PK for February 10, 2026: Why are the Utah Jazz getting ripped for tanking in the NBA? Ken Pomeroy, KenPom.com Will BYU basketball snap their slide against Baylor?
Ken Pomeroy checked in with DJ & PK to talk about the college hoops scene locally for BYU and Utah State along with examining why people like Doug Gottlieb get upset with his rankings at KenPom.com
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
One Wyoming Podcast with Ryan Thorburn Episode 69 with Wyoming Alum and Founder of KenPom.com - Ken Pomeroy
Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Dozens charged in point shaving scandal in college hoops More on point shaving scandal what you may have missed Hour 2 Ken Pomeroy Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin VSiN host Tim Murray on gambling issues in sports
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We really enjoyed talking with Natalie Del Carmen on this episode. And we're really looking forward to her new album “Pastures,” which drops January 30, 2026. Natalie describes it as a ‘coming of age album,' and Natalie seems wise beyond her years! We talk about how to deal with writer's block, writing from observation, and studying the music that you love. Raised amongst the pavement and pop radio of Los Angeles, Natalie Del Carmen creates her own musical geography with Pastures. It's the sound of a modern-day folksinger narrowing her focus and expanding her reach, funneling the wide-ranging sounds that appeared on her debut album — 2023's critically-acclaimed Bloodline — into a sharp, singular version ofAmerican roots music. With Pastures, Natalie Del Carmen joins the ranks of Kat Hasty, Maggie Antone, Noeline Hoffman, Ken Pomeroy, and other empowered artists bringing a female perspective — and a youthful outlook — to the Americana space. Be sure to check Natalie out here: Website: Nataliedelcarmen.com IG: Nataliedelcarmen Tik Tok: Nataliedelcarmen FB: Nataliedelcarmen You Tube: Natalie Del Carmen
“Cruel Joke”, the new album by Cherokee singer-songwriter Ken Pomeroy, scored celebratory reviews from Rolling Stone and NPR’s World Café among many other outlets. Chickasaw classical composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate puts an Indigenous twist on classical music, teaming up with the Dover Quartet, which BBC Music magazine calls one of the greatest quartets of the last 100 years. And the popular First Nations powwow group Northern Cree released two singles with Juno-award winning blues duo Blue Moon Marquee. They are among the countless talented Native musicians who are mastering their craft and reaching new audiences in 2025. We’ll review some of the notable music from this past year. GUESTS Brett Maybee (Seneca), host of “The Mainstream”, “Gaënö'”, and Full Moon Radio; multi-instrumentalist; and singer- songwriter Larry K (Ho-Chunk), CEO and program host of “Indigenous in Music” Tory J (Quinault), host of “Sounds of Survivance” on KEXP Break 1 Music: LUCKY8 (song) Ribbon Skirt (artist) Pensacola Break 2 Music: Hug Room (song) Chuck Copenace (artist) Oshki Manitou (album)
Listen to music from American musicians, the harpist Ashley Jackson and the Oklahoma-based Cherokee singer and songwriter Ken Pomeroy. Both sets come from our Soundcheck series of live performances and interviews, available as a twice-weekly podcast, wherever you get podcasts. With her clever guitar playing and powerful stories, Oklahoma-based Cherokee singer and songwriter Ken Pomeroy draws on brutal honesty and the songwriting skills she has honed since she was 11 years old. She's already found herself on the big screen and small when her song “Wall of Death” made its way onto the Twisters soundtrack, while Hulu's Reservation Dogs featured her soul-mining gem, “Cicadas.” Pomeroy touches on her Native American heritage (mentioning coyotes – a troubling omen) and somewhat painful, personal past, as she plays songs from her 2025 album Cruel Joke (Rounder Records), in-studio.Ken Pomeroy Set list: 1. Stranger 2. Days Getting Darker 3. Flannel CowboyThen, listen to harpist, soloist, collaborator (Harlem Chamber Players), educator, and arranger Ashley Jackson as she presents music from her 2025 album called Take Me To The Water (Decca Records). In the American spiritual tradition, water is a powerful metaphor for freedom and for moving from this life to the next. Jackson's record takes listeners on a watery journey through works by Debussy, the jazz harpist Alice Coltrane, blues, and some classic spirituals. As Jackson declares in a statement about the record, ”Water is something that we all need. It sustains us, it gives us life. Take Me to the Water reminds us we have a choice: we can let water be the thing that divides us, or, it can allow us to come together through our shared humanity.” She plays some of her arrangements of spirituals on a sculpted maple harp, in-studio.Ashley Jackson's Set list: 1. River Jordan 2. Deep River II 3. Take Me to the Water I
Georgetown head basketball coach Ed Cooley has filed a lawsuit against Ken Pomeroy alleging that his “KenPom” algorithm perpetuates systemic racial bias in evaluating players, coaches, and programs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Slappin' Glass is joined by Ken Pomeroy and Jordan Sperber, creators of the course Basketball Analytics for Coaches. They dive into how data can sharpen decision-making, refine strategy, and help coaches think more clearly about how they play and teach the game.
Two Native American women from Oklahoma are carving distinct and inviting musical paths through the music world. Samantha Crain's seventh album, "Gumshoe", offers the latest installment in the veteran Choctaw singer-songwriter's musical evolution. The cover artwork—a photo of her own beadwork—is a clue to the roots she draws on for strength and inspiration. And Ken Pomeroy's debut album, "Cruel Joke", invokes a simmering depth of feeling that transcends her young age. She is a natural storyteller from the Cherokee Nation with a lot to say. Both of these creative artist are added to our Native Playlist.
The August 2025 New Music Train is off to Scotland for its traditional first onboard – Steven Routledge – who then steers to train to Illinois to pick up Paul Hayden. They fill us in on new work from Panopticon, Goose, The Unknowns and Ken Pomeroy. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Wilson, who has died at the age of 82, was the creative force behind The Beach Boys. He wrote and produced many of their hits, including "I Get Around," "Help Me Rhonda," and "God Only Knows." Wilson spoke to Terry Gross in 1988 and 1998 about creating the distinctive Beach Boys sound and his decision to leave the Beach Boys to pursue a solo career. Plus, Ken Tucker reviews new albums by Willie Nelson and Ken Pomeroy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Comic Sarah Silverman talks about her new Netflix special, PostMortem, about the death of her father and stepmother, 9 days apart. She talks with Terry Gross about how the special came to be. Also, we hear from Cole Escola, creator and star of the hit Broadway comedy Oh Mary! It's an intentionally ridiculous reimagining of first lady Mary Todd Lincoln. It portrays her as having become addicted to alcohol, not because of the Civil War, but because she's desperately yearning for her only true love, cabaret. Plus, Ken Tucker reviews new albums by Willie Nelson and Ken Pomeroy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy