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Welcome to This Week in Autistic CultureWelcome to another edition of This Week in Autistic Culture, our Sunday magazine that brings together the stories, conversations, and ideas shaping Autistic culture each week.This week we're exploring the power of shared passions and community, from Simon's unforgettable experience seeing My Chemical Romance at Wembley to the excitement of the FIFA World Cup as it reaches its dramatic conclusion. We also share opportunities from our Community Noticeboard, celebrate projects happening across the Autistic community, and take a look at another packed week of new programmes from across the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.

This week H.T. Sims and Will Saulsbery visited the Larry Hughes Basketball Academy for a sit down with St. Louis basketball Royalty, Mr. Larry Hughes. The three go in-depth on the LHBA and how parents and kids can get involved and learn the game the right way. Hughes then shares stories about his state Championship season at CBC with Justin Tatum and how their senior season was a take no prisoners campaign. He discussed his lone #SLU season and what it meant to represent St. Louis in the #NCAA tournament during #MarchMadness. Stories from his NBA career include the time Allen Iverson took care of Hughes’ mom and little brother like they were his own, getting team card game advice from Rick Mahorn, playing with dream teamers Chris Mullin and Christian Laettner, his first free agency ending with being recruited by Michael Jordan to play alongside MJ. Hughes confirms the stories of Gilbert Arenas charging room service to his account, playoff success on a team with Lebron James, and closes by creating his unbeatable squad built from his former teammates. Where to Follow: Larry Hughes Basketball Academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larryhughesbasketballacademy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LarryHughesBasketballAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuXHIHtUR2PNs0DI_2l58Kw Twitter: https://x.com/LHbballacademy Follow Mr. Hughes on Twitter @thereallhughes

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Most people can buy a lottery ticket, join an office March Madness pool, or place an occasional sports bet without it becoming a problem. So why do some people lose their savings, relationships, careers, and even homes because they can't stop gambling? In this episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with certified gambling counselor Eric Webber, MA, to explore the realities behind gambling addiction and why it deserves to be treated as a serious mental health condition. This conversation examines the explosion of legal sports betting, in-game prop bets, fantasy sports, and gambling advertisements that have made betting more accessible — and more difficult to avoid — than ever before. Eric explains how modern betting platforms are intentionally designed to deliver frequent rewards that keep people engaged, and why "just stop gambling" is no more helpful than telling someone with depression to "just cheer up." Listeners will learn: how treatment for gambling addiction works and what to expect why gambling addiction is a real behavioral addiction, even without substances involved the critical role of peer support in long-term recovery potential warning signs that casual gambling may be turning into compulsive behavior If you've ever wondered when gambling crosses the line from entertainment to addiction, this conversation may change the way you think about betting forever."People don't lose everything because they enjoy gambling. They lose everything because they can't stop — and that's what makes it an addiction." ~Eric J. Webber, MA Our guest, Eric J. Webber, MA,  is the Caron Legal Professionals Program Coordinator and Senior Behavioral Health Therapist at Caron Treatment Center.  He provides direct care through individual and group counseling sessions, as well as specialty lectures focused on the disease of addiction, relapse, addiction interaction disorders, work/professional related issues, and other targeted needs. He conducts the Legal Professionals group and meets with legal professionals individually to provide counsel.  Mr. Webber is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor, and holds a Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling, all through the Pennsylvania Certification Board; he is also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. He holds a master's degree from Alvernia University.   Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

In this episode of Shift AI, Jared Wray, CEO and co-founder of Hyphen, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is poised to eliminate the complexity of cloud infrastructure and the DevOps role entirely.Jared shares his unconventional career journey from growing up in a small town in Idaho, where technology barely existed, to washing dishes at 15, teaching himself programming at the local ISP, and eventually founding five startups across cloud computing, energy tech, and developer infrastructure. From bootstrapping Tier 3 (acquired by CenturyLink) to co-founding Palmetto, now one of the largest energy lenders in the nation, Jared's path has been defined by a passion for solving infrastructure problems.The conversation dives deep into why DevOps has become painfully complex, with developers needing to glue together seven to thirteen different services just to deploy a single application across providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Cloudflare. Jared explains how Hyphen is using AI to abstract away this complexity by asking developers only for business rules like uptime requirements and performance needs, then letting the AI determine the right architecture, deploy it, and operate it autonomously.Boaz and Jared explore why tools like Claude Code and other coding agents still cannot handle the full deployment lifecycle, what it would look like if AI agents replaced PagerDuty by calling you during an outage with a diagnosis and recommendation, and why the future of infrastructure is an autonomous cloud where humans are decision makers and agents handle everything else. The episode closes with a forward-looking discussion on agent-only companies, the death of cloud certifications, and why Jared believes DevOps was a good idea that we ran too long.This episode is essential listening for CTOs, platform engineers, and startup founders who want to understand how AI is moving beyond writing code to fundamentally transforming how software is deployed, operated, and scaled.Chapters[00:00] From Pocatello to Five Startups: Jared's Career Journey[02:49] Building Fonz, Co-founding Palmetto, and Finding Passion in Infrastructure[06:05] Why AI Led Jared Back to Infrastructure with Hyphen[07:05] First Job as a Dishwasher and Breaking Into Tech[08:46] What Is DevOps and Why Does It Exist[10:49] Why Cloud Infrastructure Has Become So Painfully Complex[12:36] How AI Can Apply Best Practices Without Reinventing the Wheel[14:35] The Hyphen Developer Experience: Business Rules Over Architecture[17:14] Why Claude Code and Coding Agents Cannot Solve Infrastructure Yet[20:26] The Full Context Problem: Operating Across Multiple Cloud Providers[23:07] Autonomous Cloud: When Agents Talk to Agents[24:17] Replacing PagerDuty: AI Agents That Call You During Outages[28:47] March Madness, Live Streaming, and Why Five Minutes Feels Like a Lifetime[30:59] Two Words for the Future of Work: Autonomous Cloud[33:20] Agent-Only Companies and Why Humans Will Be CEOs[35:12] DevOps Was a Good Idea We Ran Too Long[35:41] What Is Next for HyphenConnect with Jared WrayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredwray/Email: jw@hyphen.aiConnect with Boaz AshkenazyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy/Email: info@shiftai.fm

This week on the Daly Dose Sports Podcast, the 2026 World Cup is coming to a grand finale and we are breaking down Spain's win over France!We also make our official picks for today's England vs. Argentina semifinal, as well as Sunday's championship match!

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Hudl's Chase Driscoll joins the show to share his experiences as a D1 Director of Video and Analytics. He provides tips to improve practice and game production for players and coaches. Check out A Quick Timeout newsletter Sign up for A Quick Timeout newsletter This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $250 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models. Get $100 off the IC3 Basketball Shot Trainer with the code TONYMILLER (or click this link). If you're already using tools like FastDraw, FastScout, or FastRecruit—you know how essential they are to your workflows. And now that they're fully part of the Hudl ecosystem, they're more powerful than ever. From film and play diagrams to scouting reports and custom recruiting boards, everything flows together. One system. Built for high-performance programs. Learn more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad and Natalie sit down with Matt Bowyer, the Orange County bookie at the center of the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal, for the full story behind the headlines. Matt ran one of the largest illegal sports betting operations in the country for over 30 years. At his peak he had 1,250 clients nationwide, 48 agents, and processed over $1 billion in wagers in 2023 alone. He was also betting millions of his own money because gambling was his addiction and he was the house getting high on his own supply. The feds raided him twice. The first time was 2014, 14 agents, his daughter crying in the driveway, coming home from losing $800,000 in Vegas on March Madness. The case didn't start with Ohtani. The feds didn't even know about Ohtani. The case started with casino money laundering, led to Matt, and then his electronics told the rest of the story.He grew up watching his Vietnam vet father drink 40 beers a day until his mom divorced him after three failed rehabs. By 13 he was the top newspaper salesman in Orange County. At 16 he had a poker ring running out of his house. At 18, with his girlfriend pregnant and the family in a Dana Point mobile home, he got hired as a busboy at Chevys, got recruited to a commodities brokerage, passed the Series 3 exam as a mail boy, and was making $600,000 a year at 21. He bought back the house his family had lost. Then he got tired of giving his money to bookies.He currently owes $9.7 million in taxes at $60,000 a month in interest. Tax lien on his $5 million home. Two years probation, mandatory Gamblers Anonymous, mandatory drug dealer classes every week. And a new book dropping called Controlled Chaos. #TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:0:56 - Welcome Matt Boyer / The Ohtani Scandal1:21 - Growing Up in Cypress, CA / Tiger Woods Connection1:55 - Three Brothers: One Gone, One Fighting Heroin Addiction3:19 - The Second Raid: 29 Agents, AR Rifles, Wife Handcuffed4:50 - How the Operation Worked: 1,250 Clients, 48 Agents Nationwide5:54 - Betting $4.2 Million on a Single Football Game8:22 - The Psychology of Gambling: Losing Feels Better Than Winning12:21 - CEO of an Illegal Operation Doing $1 Billion in 202313:19 - Commodity Trader, Opened His Own Brokerage at 2814:17 - Why He Chose the Illegal Path Over the Legal One17:33 - First Raid, 14 Agents, Daughter Crying in the Driveway, Just Lost $800K in Vegas19:39 - Signs the Abandonment Form and Triples His Business21:09 - October 5th, 2023: The Second Raid That Ended Everything22:55 - Three Relationships, Five Kids, All One Big Family24:14 - Meeting His Current Wife at 40 / IVF for a Son31:19 - His Father: Vietnam Vet, 40 Beers a Day, Three Rehabs32:17 - 13 Years Old: Paper Boy, Baseball Cards, Weed, Poker Ring33:13 - 18 Years Old: Mobile Home in Dana Point, Girlfriend Pregnant, No Job34:18 - Getting Hired as a Busboy, Getting Recruited to a Brokerage36:28 - Mail Boy to #1 Broker, Buying Back the Family House at 2137:23 - Setting Up the Website in Costa Rica / Scaling to a Real Operation40:32 - Sitting in the Courtroom Hearing His Own Numbers for the First Time43:44 - The Charges: Money Laundering, Falsified Tax Returns, Bookmaking44:29 - Pleading Guilty Immediately Instead of Fighting the Feds46:38 - Cooperating with the Government: Giving Up the Casinos49:21 - Paying $1.7M in Restitution in Full Before Sentencing51:10 - Federal Prison: What It's Actually Like at Lompoc53:05 - How the Shohei Ohtani Connection Actually Happened55:09 - Telling the Feds About Ohtani57:42 - Watching His Name Break on SportsCenter58:49 - Why He Believes Ohtani Didn't Personally Place the Bets59:59 - The $16.2 Million Question1:13:15 - Going from $1.5M a Month to 0: Writing the Book During the Indictment1:14:43 - What's Next: Public Speaking, Books, Building a Community1:16:28 - Current Terms: Probation, Gamblers Anonymous, Drug Dealer Classes1:20:07 - Does He Miss Gambling?1:21:17 - The Super Bowl Bet: $4.2M on Chiefs vs. Eagles, $9.2M Swing in 3 Hours1:23:38 - His Wife as the Reason He Stopped

The most expensive thing you can make in marketing is an assumption. In this episode of Content Amplified, Vanessa Mbonu, Vice President of Marketing at the NAACP, explains what changes when a team stops treating content as output (checking the box on this week's blog post, flyer, or TikTok) and starts treating it as infrastructure: a strategic system the whole organization feeds, from programming to policy to operations. Vanessa shares the leadership moment that sparked the shift ("we focus a lot on output and not enough on outcome"), why audience-first means meeting supporters where they already are (they care about voting rights, and they also watch Love Island and March Madness), and her rule for AI: start with AI or end with AI, but never AI from start to finish. She closes with a tactical playbook: run a skills assessment, use the start-stop-continue framework, automate what a human doesn't need to do, and pick a brand mentor outside your category, whether that's Nike, Beyonce, or Labubu. If your content program feels like throwing things at the wall, this conversation shows you the smarter way.About VanessaVanessa Mbonu is the Vice President of Marketing at the NAACP, the nation's first and largest civil rights organization, and a marketing subject matter expert focused on social impact, civil rights, and social justice. She has worked in and around the nonprofit industry for over 15 years. She also runs her own consultancy, where she helps small businesses, particularly small Black-owned businesses, build content, marketing, and communication strategies that actually drive impact. A self-described yapper who is chronically online, she believes marketers should figure out how AI can make their work better, not how they can make AI better.Show NotesConnect with Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessambonu/Text us what you think about this episode!

Some players develop over time. Others burst onto the scene and immediately make everyone pay attention. Victoria "Pippi" Boyer is doing exactly that. In this episode of SportsLifeTalk's You Got Next, we sit down with one of the fastest-rising stars in girls basketball, high school basketball recruiting, and the Class of 2029 to discuss the journey that's turning heads across Florida and beyond.A standout at Lincoln Park Academy and one of the top-ranked players in Florida, Pippi has quickly earned a reputation as a complete three-level scorer with elite shooting, toughness, and an incredible work ethic. Named Florida Freshman of the Year, she's already proving that her game belongs among the nation's best while continuing to raise the standard every time she steps on the floor.What makes Pippi's story unique is how recently she fell in love with basketball. Despite only beginning to seriously pursue the game a few years ago, she rapidly climbed the ranks through relentless work, discipline, and an athletic background that helped accelerate her development. From playing varsity as a middle school student to becoming one of the state's most feared scorers, her rise has been nothing short of remarkable.Throughout the conversation, Pippi explains that confidence doesn't simply appear—it comes from preparation. Every workout, every repetition, and every hour spent improving her game allows her to compete fearlessly against older players. Whether she's attacking the basket, knocking down mid-range jumpers, or shooting over 40% from three, she trusts the work she's put in long before tip-off.Pippi also shares what separates her game from many players today. While basketball continues moving toward deep three-pointers, she embraces being a true three-level scorer who can dominate from anywhere on the floor. Combined with her defensive intensity and basketball IQ, it's easy to understand why college coaches are already paying close attention.Off the court, listeners discover the person behind the player. Pippi talks about her love for movies, video games, Legos, drawing, and spending time with family and friends. She also discusses how basketball has taught her discipline while creating lifelong friendships and opportunities she never imagined.Family and coaches have played an enormous role in her success. She credits the people around her for believing in her, pushing her to improve, and helping her stay humble as her recruiting journey continues to grow. That support system has become one of the biggest reasons behind her rapid rise.Looking ahead, Pippi hopes to play NCAA Women's Basketball, compete in March Madness, and eventually reach the WNBA. When she thinks about college, she's searching for a winning culture, coaches who develop players, and teammates who share her competitive mindset. For her, success is about finding the right environment to keep growing.This episode is filled with valuable lessons for athletes, parents, coaches, and basketball fans who love discovering tomorrow's stars before everyone else. Pippi's story proves that talent opens doors, but hard work, confidence, and consistency are what create lasting success.At SportsLifeTalk Media, our mission is to amplify the voices of the athletes, coaches, and leaders shaping the future of girls' and women's basketball. Through You Got Next, we're proud to introduce audiences to rising stars like Pippi while giving them a platform to share the stories behind their success.Subscribe to You Got Next on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss another inspiring conversation with the future of women's basketball. If Victoria "Pippi" Boyer's story inspired you, leave a rating and review, share this episode with a coach, teammate, parent, or basketball fan, and help us continue growing the SportsLifeTalk family. The future of the game is bright, and Pippi Boyer is one of the players helping lead the way.

The previous post covered my grades on how the strength of today’s four largest college athletic conferences compare with their previous versions twenty years ago in 2006. Here's a brief recap. In my estimation, only the SEC (which expanded from 12 to 16 teams over that 20 year period) has shown an upgrade in competition levels since 2006.  I awarded the SEC a “B” grade. The Big 12 (which lost four of its prominent members to the SEC) received a C+ for their nimble addition of several relevant regional sports schools. A “D” grade was handed down to the Atlantic Coast Conference.  Their nonsensical addition of West Coast newcomers Cal (Berkeley) and Stanford in 2024 crashed the ACC's overall score. Speaking of lousy grades, I awarded a D- to the Big Ten Conference as its recently-annexed properties have resulted in a BIG thud.  From the east (Maryland and Rutgers) to the west (Nebraska, Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington), the Big Ten’s new coast-to-coast configuration has failed to improve this conference for either sports fans or student/athletes. How have the five mid-major conferences fared with recent expansion issues? These other conferences (nicknamed the “Group of Five”) can be quite entertaining but rarely win national championships.  They must compete against the “Big Four” major conferences featuring the wealthiest college sports programs. American Athletic Conference (AAC) The AAC has only been around since the year 2013.  There were 10 initial AAC members and now 14 in 2026. Only Memphis, South Florida, and Temple remain from 2013.  The ACC raided Conference USA to obtain several of its new members. Army and Navy – What's not to like about these two additions?  They bring the focus of the entire college football world to their annual game played in early December.  Grades – A Charlotte – The 49ers have been perpetual cellar dwellers in most sports.  Charlotte, North Carolina sports fans are more likely to follow UNC, Duke, and Clemson.  Yawn.  Grade – D- East Carolina – The Pirates have made the NCAA baseball playoffs ten times since 2013 and have occasionally contended for the AAC title in football.  A hearty fan base makes ECU a fun place to watch sports.  Grade – B Florida Atlantic – A member of the AAC since 2023, this school is best known for its men's basketball team and having a great beach nearby.  Sadly, most local sports fans don’t give a hoot about the FAU Owls yet.  Grade – C- North Texas – The Mean Green had a brilliant 12-2 football season in 2025 in the school's third year as part of the AAC.  The other sports are lagging behind.  Grade – C Rice – Another third year AAC member, the Houston-based Owls have been an athletics flop in their new conference.  Grade – D Tulane – Green Wave football program has rejuvenated Tulane athletics down in the Crescent City.  Unfortunately, the remainder of the school’s sports teams rarely lead the AAC.  Grade – C Tulsa – Golden Hurricane football and men's basketball programs have been on the decline in the past decade.  That's a shame, because Tulsa fans desperately want to get behind the city’s lone major college athletics team.  Grade – C- UAB – Try as I might, I'm having trouble remembering any recent sports successes for the Blazers.  Grade – D- UTSA – Like Tulsa, the Roadrunners have the entire San Antonio market ready for their athletics programs to take off.  Other than some recent success in football, UTSA sports still appear to be taking a siesta.  Grade – C- AAC overall grade for expansion: C- Conference USA (C-USA) I am not going to provide individual grades to Conference USA member schools.  It is not their fault that C-USA management has done such a lousy job of keeping this conference together and relevant in major college sports. The conference has seen a 100% turnover in the past 20 years. Schools being added have generally been former FCS top teams such as Delaware, Sam Houston, and Jacksonville (AL) State. Things have declined so badly in Conference USA (“How badly have they declined?”) that longtime member Louisiana Tech recently agreed to pay a reported $8 million to buy its way out of C-USA.  The Bulldogs’ jubilant athletic department and fans are rejoining the Sun Belt Conference this fall.  Louisiana Tech will save more than $1 million annually in travel costs formerly required to travel to schools within the far-flung Conference USA. Longtime C-USA holdovers Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State deserve a better fate.  Save your money and call the Sun Belt in a couple of years! C-USA overall grade for expansion –  F- Mid-American Conference (MAC) In contrast to Conference USA, the MAC has remained remarkably stable for the past 20 years. Eleven of the dozen MAC members in 2006 remain a part of the conference today.  Northern Illinois (which had been part of the MAC for 30 years) is leaving this fall to become part of the Mountain West Conference. In a couple of curious moves, the Mid-American Conference has added two new members recently. UMass – The 2025 addition of the University of Massachusetts (which is at least in regional proximity to longtime MAC member Buffalo) was rather questionable.  Athletic success at Umass has been nearly invisible over the past decade.  After just one year in the MAC, the Minutemen have been a net negative in sports for the Mid-American Conference.  Grade: D- Sacramento State – Seriously?  Yes, the Mid-American Conference will add this longtime FCS member from California to its football schedules this fall.  Sacramento (the #20 TV market) is 2,500 miles from the middle of Ohio. The Hornets will be a football-only member of the Mid-American Conference.  For the usually stable MAC, this is a rather bizarre expansion move.  Grade: F MAC overall grade for expansion:  D- Mountain West Conference (Mountain West) The Mountain West has survived a few departure tremors in recent years.  Of the nine Mountain West members 20 years ago, only Air Force, New Mexico, UNLV, and Wyoming remain.  Let’s review the teams which have come aboard since 2006. Hawaii – The Rainbow Warriors (2012) have posted winning football records in just four of their 14 seasons in the Mountain West.  The other athletic squads are nearly invisible in the post-season tournaments.  Hawaii remains a dream road trip destination for visiting teams and their fans, though.  Grade: C- Nevada – At least the men’s basketball team has appeared in the NCAA March Madness event five times over the past nine seasons.  Otherwise, fans of the Nevada Wolfpack (which joined the Mountain West in 2012) haven’t had much to howl about lately.  Grade: C- North Dakota State – This former FCS division powerhouse football program is stepping-up to play against the big boys beginning this fall.  The move is for football only. The Bison are a terrific geographic fit for the Mountain West Conference, too.  This makes sense.  Grade: A Northern Illinois – The Huskies will join the Mountain West this fall after 30 years in the Mid-American Conference.  Northern Illinois’ sports resume has weakened in recent years.  Other than bringing the #3 TV market (Chicago) to the Mountain West, this move makes little sense.  Grade: D San Jose State – The Spartans (members since 2013) have appeared in four bowl games over the past decade.  On the other hand, the men’s basketball team has won just 33% of its conference games over the past 13 years.  Grade: C- UTEP – This longtime Conference USA member joins the Mountain West this fall.  UTEP’s football team has been downright awful in recent years.  Despite a sports slump, UTEP bring strong fan support from the El Paso area.  They should be a fine geographic fit for the Mountain West.  Grade: C Mountain West overall grade for expansion:  C Sun Belt Conference (Sun Belt) The Sun Belt has been nicknamed the “Junior SEC”.  This conference has grown from 10 members in 2006 to 14 today. Only Arkansas State, Louisiana-Lafayette, South Alabama, Troy, and UL-Monroe remain from 2006. Appalachian State – The Mountaineers (members since 2014) have been a top football contender in the Sun Belt.  Their enthusiastic fans make road trips to Boone, North Carolina a fun stop.  Grade: B Coastal Carolina – Speaking of fun stops, how about a visit to Myrtle Beach to play Coastal Carolina?  The 2017 Sun Belt addition of the Chanticleers has been a terrific addition for the conference.  Coastal’s football team has played in six straight bowl games.  The baseball team won the men’s College World Series in 2016.  Grade: A Georgia Southern – Would it surprise you to learn that the Golden Eagles from Statesboro, Georgia have played in seven bowl games over the past eight seasons?  The other sports programs at Georgia Southern need to step it up.  Grade: B Georgia State – The 2013 addition of the Panthers from Atlanta has not added a lot of sports notoriety.  However, the men’s basketball program has earned four invitations to March Madness in the past 11 seasons.  Grade: C Louisiana Tech – The Bulldogs paid dearly ($8 million) to escape Conference USA beginning this fall.  Louisiana Tech brings several highly competitive sports teams. They are a perfect geographic addition to the Sun Belt Conference Western division.  Grade: A Marshall – This begins Marshall’s fourth year in the Sun Belt Conference.  The Thundering Herd has been a top football competitor and competes well in other major sports.  Grade: B Old Dominion – ODU came into the Sun Belt in 2022.  The Monarchs from Norfolk, VA posted a nifty 10-3 football record in 2025.  Old Dominion has been relatively quiet in its other sports, though.  Grade: C Southern Miss – The Golden Eagles (Sun Belt members since 2022) have been a dominant team in recent NCAA college baseball post-season tournaments.  Last season’s 2025 football team improved from a miserable 1-11 record in 2024 to a hopeful 7-6 mark.  Grade: B Sun Belt overall grade for expansion:  B+ Bonus Conference!  The newly revived Pac-12 Conference “states” its case in 2026 The most prominent names of the long-time Pac-12 Conference bolted for better TV money into the Big Ten and ACC in 2024.  That left holdovers Oregon State and Washington State “homeless”.  The Beavers and Cougars have bagged a few top teams from the Mountain West Conference to help them rebuild the Pac-12 starting this fall. Boise State is the biggest name coming to the new Pac-12.  The Broncos have fielded a nationally ranked football program several times in the past few decades. Other Mountain West migrants include Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Washington State. Texas State (formerly of the Sun Belt Conference) will also join the Pac-12 this fall. In case you didn’t notice, each of the eight new Pac-12 schools has the last name of “State”! Summary Only the Sun Belt Conference has earned a positive score (B+) from SwampSwami among the “Group of Five” mid-major conferences. The Sun Belt is the only major college athletic conference opting to maintain two divisions (East and West) to minimize travel expenses for its member schools and lessen the travel impact on their student/athletes.  Bravo! The post Grading the Mid-Major Conference expansions – Part 2 appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

In an "unsupervised" episode, Bison and Milk take the keys to the castle to discuss why the World Cup semi-finals lack a true "party crasher." They lament the US team's exit, analyzing the "beating" they took from Belgium and what it says about the state of American soccer. The duo debates the expansion of the tournament and why it's starting to feel more like the early rounds of March Madness. The guys also take a swing at the current state of tennis, noting how the World Cup seemed to "swallow up" Wimbledon this year. They discuss the lack of American men in the later rounds and why the interest in the sport seems to be waning in the States compared to the women's side. Milk and Bison argue that without a consistent American star, the "Breakfast at Wimbledon" tradition is losing its luster. Rounding out the hour, they celebrate the retirement of John Riggins' number 44 and share a few laughs at the expense of Cowboys, Eagles, and Giants fans. Whether it's the "diesel" power of Riggins or the precision of the Open, the guys provide a raw, unfiltered look at the sports landscape that you won't get when the "parents" are home.

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Episode 1394: Chris Reeves joins for a conversation about pronunciation and days of the week, plus a look at a unique bracket challenge.Ancira Auto Group turned March Madness into a win for the community with its “Bracket for a Cause” Charity Challenge...

In today's special edition of the Razorback Daily, we're taking you back to one of the most exciting days of the year for Razorback fans. After Arkansas captured the SEC Tournament championship, we broke down the road to the title and what the win meant heading into March Madness.

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Send us Fan MailBetween 1992 and 2001, Duke went from back-to-back national champions to a program in crisis  and back again. This episode of Iconic Seasons covers the nine-year drought between Duke's second and third national championships, including Coach K's battle with a career-threatening back injury, a 4-15 season, the night he drove to his athletic director's house to resign, and the rebuilding process that produced one of the most dramatic championship runs in college basketball history.The 2000-01 Blue Devils  led by Shane Battier, Jason Williams, Carlos Boozer, and Mike Dunleavy Jr. overcame a broken foot to their starting center, reinvented their offense overnight, pulled off the "Miracle Minute" at Maryland, erased a 22-point deficit against Maryland in the Final Four, and beat Arizona for the national title.Featuring stories from John Feinstein's reporting and archival interviews with Coach K, Shane Battier, Jay Williams, and Mike Dunleavy Jr.Host: Aaron MeyerSupport the showDid you know we are one of the Top 30 Collage Podcasts in the World!https://podcast.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/?feedid=5529823&_src=f1_featured_emailSupport the Pod or Binge the Entire Season Now!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1269236/supporthttps://youtube.com/@IconicSeasonsConnect on Socialhttps://www.instagram.com/ncaaiconicseasons/

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open up the mailbag and answer questions from the audience. There's #moreofus than there are of them. (0:00) Intro + man are we bad at soccer(8:00) Let's get into the mailbag! Starting with 5-in-5 terminology(10:15) Will NIL spending create new blue bloods in college basketball?(15:30) CBB Champions Tiers(26:40) #moreofus pushback?(30:15) Are conference tournaments in trouble if March Madness continues to expand?(33:15) A10 3-bid league?(36:30) A question about openly gay D1 men's basketball players(41:25) 20 years of GP at CBS SportsTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down Brendan Sorsby's settlement with the NFL that will allow him to enter league via the Draft next year with no penalties for his NCAA gambling scandal, the latest in the San Francisco 49ers/Brandon Aiyuk standoff, the possibility of future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald returning to the Los Angeles Rams, a possible Baker Mayfield extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the QB competitions for the Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings, and more. Rich reacts to the non-stop thrill provided by this year's World Cup, and power ranks sports top 10 greatest tournaments including soccer's biggest event, The Masters, March Madness, the Tour de France, and more. ‘No-Contest Wrestling' host O'Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio where he weighs in on the Lakers' free agent signings and trade with the Jazz for big man Walker Kessler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One year from now, a new era begins for UC San Diego as the Tritons join the West Coast Conference. On episode 130 of Tritoncast, we sit down with WCC Commissioner Stu Jackson. We'll get into the Tritons' move to the WCC on July 1, 2027 and why UC San Diego was such a perfect fit for the conference. We'll chat about how his role has evolved with so much change in college athletics in recent years and get his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams. We'll also explore his time at the Big East and working for David Stern at the NBA, and what it was like starting an NBA franchise north of the border in Vancouver. Stu also reflects on an all-star staff he assembled for a March Madness run when he was head coach at Wisconsin. As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. Check out the feature on recent grade Sophia Bell and her love for open water swimming; 14 from baseball are playing in summer leagues; and the 2026-27 men's and women's basketball rosters are now on UCSDTritons.com.  If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your favorite podcast platform. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

Dal nostro Simone Ventura che tanto ben figura ai mostri degli Stati Uniti che vedremo in NCAA fino ad arrivare a qualche bel prospetto europeo, oggi la nuova puntata di March Madness The OffSeason si tinge di FIBA e parla del mondiale U17 in atto a Instanbul

If you like this and want to hear the juicy details of all things BTS Modern Apes make sure to go check out the boys on there growing Patreon. Weekly bonus eps, movie watchalongs, and the highly rated INTERNAL AFFAIRS! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes Welcome back to another episode of the Modern Apes Podcast with Tristan Bowling & Daniel Bridge-Gadd . It is time for another one of the more popular episodes we do here at TMA....Bracket Wars BABY!!! (And just in time for the 4th of July) This time we are doing something that will likely hit close to home for our audience....BEER! The boys break down a 32 brand beer March Madness style bracket, where there can be only one winner. Obviously Tristan is a Coors light fan through and through, while Daniel is a loyalist to the Anheuser-Busch company and the most popular beer in America(the world) Bud Light. Should make for an interesting battle where we really have no clue who will win. Make sure to leave your thoughts on the on the Tournament. We would love to hear who you thought won, and if you disagree with any of the picks that we made, and why. Then make sure to like, sub, and for the love of all that is holy....smash that notification button so you know when we drop. Chapters: 0:00 Join The Patreon 0:43 Hit the Music 1:06 Opening Riffs 5:21 Hefe vs. Old English 8:19 Tecate vs. Bud Light 9:54 Old Style vs. Stella Artois 12:45 Keystone vs. Lagunitas IPA 16:52 Bud Light Lime vs. Samuel Adams 20:34 Guinness vs. Budweiser 24:47 Busch Light vs. Natural Light 26:33 Fat Tire vs. Steel Reserve 29:35 Olde English vs. Bud Light 30:05 Stella Artois vs. Keystone Light 31:20 Samuel Adams vs. Budweiser 32:11 Busch Light vs. Fat Tire 33:10 Bud Light vs. Stella Artois 34:48 Budweiser vs. Busch Light 35:22 Bud Light vs. Budweiser 39:50 Modelo vs. Rolling Rock 41:11 Natural Ice vs. Miller Lite 43:38 Miller High Life vs. Blue Moon 48:16 Goose IPA vs. Pacifico 48:32 Michelob Ultra vs. Shock Top 49:12 Corona vs. Dos Equis 51:00 Coors Light vs. Rainier 51:35 PBR vs. Heineken 52:50 Modelo vs. Miller Lite 53:32 Miller High Life vs. Pacifico 54:08 Michelob Ultra vs. Corona 54:28 Coors Light vs. PBR 55:03 Modelo vs. Miller High Life 55:26 Michelob Ultra vs. Coors Light 55:33 Modelo vs. Coors Light 55:38 Bud Light vs. Coors Light (Final Show Down) 1:01:19 Patreon Names Wrap Up #funny #male #beer #bros #marchmadness #tournament #tourney #drinks #comedypodcast #podcast #pods #tristanbowling #danielbridgegadd #competition #debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon celebrated the heck out of Cape Verde moving on. Jason explained how this World Cup is giving him March Madness vibes. The guys reacted to the Mets firing their manager, Carlos Mendoza. And one more BIG question for team USA heading into the knockout round!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Ty and I sit down and look back at our glory days of pick up basketball! Just two dudes sitting back and talking about good memories!

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning Kelvin Sampson joins us to talk about Kingston Flemings RedZone - More Kyle Pitts contract reaction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Una decisione che stravolge NCAA, Nba e Draft: il coach campione NCAA con Michigan Dusty May allenerà la prossima stagione i Dallas Mavericks. Chi è Dusty May? Cosa farà Michigan nella prossima stagione e soprattutto com'è andato il Draft di Dallas e del resto della Lega.

Between players jumping contracts and entangling themselves in gambling scandals; the lack of a clear, consistent enforcement authority and conference (league) realignments, one could easily confuse current state of the NCAA with the chaotic state of 19th Century baseball.This week, John T. Fortunato joins us to make sense of college sports today. Fortunato is a professor of communications and media management at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business. His research interests include sports, broadcasting & communication and public relations. He comments on a wide range of topics, including name, image & likeness; the Brendan Sorsby and Darian Mensah controversies, the increasingly toothless NCAA enforcement arm, and whether or not Congress has the power to bring order to the anarchy. Professor Fortunato at FordhamJohn Fortunato, An Ethical Application to Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), Journal of Intercollegiate Sport.Errata: The University of Houston played Idaho, not an Ivy League school, in March Madness's first round in 2026 - you'd think a "basketball junkie" would remember that. Wagner beat Maryland-Eastern Shore 78-64 on December 17, 2025, with 350 patrons in attendance. Rose Hill Gym was built in 1925 - it is the oldest Division I gymnasium still in regular use, now that Northeastern University's Matthews Arena is being demolished. Consider supporting Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including those featured in this episode (if available), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns.Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.comEmail: hooksandruns@protonmail.comCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestEric on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ichaboderic/Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)   www.premiumbeat.com/artist/ikoliksThis podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2026.

It's the final episode before we get dive into our pre-season takes and this one did not disappoint. The boys get into all the happenings of the last six weeks, the air gets cleared, all the sports get covered, March Madness vs NCAA Baseball tourney, World Cup discussion, U.S. Open, Texas Tech has judges on the payroll, finally we get into some early game lines and plus money win totals we like. This one has it all, enjoy.*New episodes drop weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays*Follow us on Instagram @preventdgatepodcast*Subscribe and leave a review

Throughout the months of March and April, over in the JFH Podcast Facebook group, our listeners (you!) participated in a tournament to determine the best album of 2006. On this episode, JFH staff writers Chase Tremaine and Scott Fryberger reconvene to discuss the tournament's many upsets and surprises, alongside sharing listener feedback and responses regarding our 2026 predictions, wish-list items, and most anticipated album releases. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

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The WIP Morning Team debates why Trea Turner has gotten worse and what the solution is. Eliot Shorr-Parks says that he believes it is age, and the rest of the team agrees. James Seltzer said he believed Schwarber is the opposite and always appeared likely to age well. The team analyzes the FIFA World Cup games and debates if it is better than March Madness.

Nope. This is not the CWS we're talking about. Omaha has put in a bid to host half of the first four games in the Metro for the newly expanded March Madness. Matt and Josh react.

Dan Bartholomae and I cover a lot in this conversation because there has been a lot going on with the Broncos. Bartholomae starts off explaining how WMU is going to play a hockey game at their football stadium next year and turning it into a weeklong community opportunity to get on the ice. We then talk about the new Kalamazoo Event Center that will be the new home of the WMU hockey and basketball programs. Bartholomae takes me behind-the-scenes of their men's basketball coaching search and that naturally leads into a discussion about scheduling games with the expansion of March Madness. The conversation ends with Bartholomae sharing his department's strategy for uniform patches and why it won't be a failure if they don't have a patch by the fall. 0:00 Introduction3:20 Hockey at a Football Stadium8:05 New Arena for Basketball and Hockey14:30 Opportunities with the Old Arena Space20:05 Men's Basketball Head Coach Search28:35 Scheduling Fallout from Expansion of March Madness & CFP33:55 Uniform Patch Strategy36:50 Advice for Almost ADsAD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts.PILYTIX is an A.I. technology company dedicated to solutions that generate revenue, save time, and reduce costs for universities and sports & entertainment organizations. More Money. Less Time. Lower Costs. Onrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue.Game One is the apparel company that can outfit your teams in Adidas, Nike or Under Armour.

College basketball had existed for over 40 years when the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament was created. But why did it take so long? Well, we have the NIT to thank for that.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOOKm.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACTbballhistory101@gmail.com

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 63 "D-Mills & Ben 02" Dunks, Drama & Dancing in MarchTyler brings D-Mills and Ben back into the attic for a basketball heavy roundtable that blends live March Madness reactions, coaching carousel drama, personal court stories, and enough hoops knowledge to keep any fan locked in from start to finish.They open with the latest college sports news and coaching hires before getting into the Will Wade story, the UNC men's basketball head coaching vacancy, and other notable openings across NCAA basketball. The Tournament takes center stage with the guys two rounds deep at time of filming, breaking down roster spots, realistic odds of players making the league, and a full Hokies men's basketball breakdown. Chandler Morris and his seventh year of eligibility gets its moment, D-Mills shouts out the Lady Wahoos, and the group debates whether an NBA or NCAA championship is actually harder to win before a live look at Purdue versus Texas brings the energy back up.From there it gets personal. High school basketball memories, dunking stories, Ben's middle school coaching experience including the actual offenses and defenses his teams run, pickup basketball at War Memorial Gym at Virginia Tech, and one genuinely wild high school basketball story that has to be heard to be believed. Fun trivia breaks things up along the way before tournament winners, wild college player names, what the bracket picture looks like heading into the later rounds, final thoughts on the Hokies and where this season lands in the bigger picture, and one last live look at the games close things out in style before the outro.Guest Panel:D-Mills: A Richmond native whose life runs on live music, sports analytics, and the occasional miracle shot on the golf course. Whether breaking down tournament brackets or chasing the next great story, D-Mills brings curiosity, humor, and genuine passion to every conversation.Ben: Raised in Blacksburg and a Virginia Tech lifer who spent his formative years storming the field and collecting game worn gear now living in a box called the Stench of Discovery. A nine year special education teacher, Teacher of the Year honoree, and longtime basketball and tennis coach whose students compete in Special Olympics sports yearly, Ben bleeds Hokie orange and brings real coaching knowledge to every basketball conversation.Topics Covered:IntroCollege sports news and coaching hires since the last episodeThe Will Wade storyThe UNC men's basketball head coaching vacancyOther notable coaching vacancies in NCAA men's basketballNCAA Tournament talk: two rounds deep at time of filmingNCAA basketball roster spots and realistic odds of making the leagueBack to tournament talkHokies men's basketball breakdownChandler Morris and his seventh year of eligibilityD-Mills shouts out the Lady Wahoos basketball teamIs an NBA or NCAA championship harder to win?Baseball's long season and being a true die hard fanLive look in at Purdue vs. Texas from March MadnessFun triviaBack to a quick live look at the gamesHigh school basketball experiences and dunking storiesBen's middle school basketball coaching experience and the offenses and defenses they runPickup basketball at War Memorial Gym at Virginia TechA wild high school basketball storyNCAA Tournament winners and wild college player namesFinal live look at the games and commentary before heading outOutroNew episodes of The Slanted Attic Experience drop bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST, with the occasional surprise episode along the way. Find everything Slanted Attic at slantedattic.com.

Gregg Berhalter on his reflections from the 2022 World Cup, his top contenders for this year's edition, Team USA's strengths, Christian Pulisic's mindset, why we should expect March Madness-style upsets as the tournament goes on and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Stewart's Ice Cream Bracket Challenge is finally here! Avery and Isla join Beard Laws as we raid the freezer, grab 8 random Stewart's Ice Cream pints, and put them through the ultimate taste test tournament to crown the best Stewart's ice cream flavor. From Cookies & Cream and Moose Trail to Happy Camper, Bark in the Dark, Sugar Shack Swirl, and more, every flavor had to survive our family bracket challenge. Some favorites dominated, some surprise underdogs pulled off huge upsets, and one Stewart's Ice Cream flavor walked away as champion. If you're a Stewart's Shops fan, ice cream lover, or someone searching for the best Stewart's ice cream flavor, this episode is for you. What's In The Fridge This Week? • Stewart's Ice Cream taste test • Family food challenge and bracket tournament • Honest snack review and flavor rankings • Taste Test 2026 family edition • Funny family food vlog moments This week we headed to Stewart's Shops in Heuvelton, New York and took advantage of their pint sale. With limited flavors available, we randomly selected eight different Stewart's Ice Cream pints and built a March Madness-style bracket to determine which flavor deserves the crown. Would Cookies & Cream live up to the hype? Could Bark in the Dark pull off a massive upset? Would Happy Camper make us happy? Or would a dark horse flavor steal the championship? You'll have to watch to find out. Stay Outta My Fridge is the show where the kids take over the kitchen. Join Beard Laws, Avery, and Isla for the most chaotic food reviews on the internet. Every week we test snacks, drinks, candy, fast food, desserts, and weird food finds while sharing funny family moments along the way. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Stuart's ice cream tasting challenge 00:31 - Overview of flavors and sale context 01:00 - Ice cream favorites and personal preferences 02:26 - Description of the ice cream flavors and selection process 03:53 - First impressions and ranking methodology 04:50 - Tasting and ranking chocolate peanut butter cup vs. salty caramel gelato 05:49 - Discussion on texture and flavor; non-dairy options 06:17 - Comparison of Moose Trail, Bark in the Dark, and vanilla 07:10 - Final ranking predictions and bracket seedings 08:07 - Tasting matchups: peanut butter cup vs. Bark in the Dark 09:06 - Head-to-head taste tests and bracket organization 10:28 - Final bracket seeding and matchup setup 11:26 - First round taste-off analysis: chocolate peanut butter cup vs. Bark in the Dark 12:52 - Flavor profiles and preference weighing 15:00 - Second matchup: cookies and cream vs. gelato 16:23 - Taste test and ranking decision; winner advances 17:30 - Vanilla vs. Sugar Shack; debate over maple versus plain vanilla 19:27 - Sugar Shack's victory and next round matchup against Moose Trails 22:38 - Moose vs. Happy Camper; taste test and preferences 24:37 - Final matchup: cookies and cream vs. Sugar Shack 26:33 - Final voting and championship decision 29:48 - Elation and reflection on the winning flavor 30:48 - Overall favorites and honorable mentions 32:43 - Closing thoughts, upcoming episodes, and special shoutouts A proud production of the Beard Laws Network. New Stay Outta My Fridge episodes every Thursday — subscribe and join the family! #StayOuttaMyFridge #StewartsIceCream #BeardLawsNetwork #FoodReview #FamilyVlog If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! It's the best way to help our family show reach more people.This has been The Stay Outta My Fridge Podcast, your source for family comedy, snack reviews, and '90s nostalgia.Find us on social media The Stay Outta My Fridge Podcast is a part of the Bleav Network. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join the Dudes, Trent is back with Seth and Jordan for a fun, action-packed return episode after a week off! We kick things off with the most important debate in sports: how do you actually brush your teeth? Bryce Harper's wild "straight-from-the-tube" method sparks chaos, ketchup packet horror stories, and hot dog fries taste tests.Then we dive deep into fantasy football:Climbers & Crashers on wide receivers: AJ Brown's big rise with the Patriots, George Pickens, Nico Collins, Drake London, Malik Nabers (and the injury concerns), JSN regression talk, Xavier Worthy value, Luther Burden love, and more.The massive Miles Garrett to the Rams trade — was it a win for both sides? Jared Verse breakout watch, Browns rebuild, and playoff impact.Player debates & rankings: Ferguson vs. Ingram, Pickens vs. Nico vs. AJ Brown, Devonta Smith vs. London, Christian Watson bounce-back, Trayvon Henderson slide, and more.Week 1 prop bets: JSN over/under vs. the Patriots, Luther Burden vs. Panthers.Draft strategy talk: Building early-round stacks, ideal WR/RB starts, and best ball gems.Plus listener questions, Mount Rushmore of sporting events (World Cup, Super Bowl, March Madness & more), and plenty of laughs.If you're prepping for your 2026 fantasy drafts, this one's loaded with takes, values, and banter you don't want to miss.Connect with the Showhttps://x.com/TFFDudeshttps://www.instagram.com/tffdudes/Watch the Dudes on Youtube athttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2JAx3YD3P-OJRiaqA7wSQwQuestions for the showtffdudes@gmail.comWatch the Dudes on Youtube athttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2JAx3YD3P-OJRiaqA7wSQwSponsorsTrophy Smackwww.trophysmack.com/dudesSleeperwww.sleeper.comDudes100 and they will match you $100 

College sports could be changing in a major way. The NCAA has announced plans to expand March Madness from 68 teams to 76 beginning in 2027. At the same time, discussions continue around expanding the College Football Playoff from 12 teams to as many as 24. Are these changes good for the sport, or are they simply another example of greed taking over college athletics? We discuss the future of college sports, the impact of expansion, and whether these formats are making the games better or worse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we break down the biggest stories from the NBA Conference Finals and discuss major changes coming to college sports. We begin with the NCAA potentially expanding March Madness to 76 teams and the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, debating whether constant expansion is helping or hurting the fan experience. Next, we focus on the Eastern Conference Finals, where the New York Knicks dominated the Cavaliers and moved within reach of their first NBA Finals appearance of the century. We discuss whether Cleveland mentally folded in the series and what it says about the future of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. Finally, we shift to the Western Conference Finals, where the Spurs and Thunder are locked in a competitive battle. We discuss the biggest surprises in the matchup and whether Victor Wembanyama can become the next face of the league. Topics include: NCAA Tournament expansion College Football Playoff expansion Knicks vs Cavaliers reaction Donovan Mitchell and James Harden discussion Spurs vs Thunder breakdown Wembanyama future superstar discussion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On the latest episode of the CavsCorner Podcast, we talk about the newest hire by UVa's athletics department and what it might say about the future before tackling some changes the NCAA is eyeing related to eligibility, March Madness, and the CFP.    Credits: Brad Franklin (@Cavs_Corner) Justin Ferber (@Justin_Ferber)   Visit CavsCorner now!   Sign up for CavsCorner today – Join for $1, plus a complimentary year of access to The Athletic included. https://www.on3.com/sites/cavs-corner/join/

On this episode, Alex Bozich is joined by Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News to discuss IU basketball's transfer portal recruiting class, March Madness expansion and more.Support Inside the Hall and Podcast on the Brink with a donation: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/donate-to-inside-the-hall/Subscribe to Peacock to watch Indiana men's and women's basketball: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/peacock (affiliate link)Subscribe to B1G+ to watch Indiana men's and women's basketball: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/big-ten-plus/ (affiliate link)Buy IU basketball tickets at Vivid Seats: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/vivid-seats (affiliate link)

Episode 621 of the Sports Media Podcast features play by play broadcaster Ian Eagle, who will call Game Six of Spurs-Timberwolves series for Prime Video this Friday. Eagle is the lead broadcast for Prime's coverage of the NBA as well as the lead broadcaster for CBS/WBD coverage of March Madness. He also calls NFL games for CBS and the Brooklyn Nets for the YES Network. In this podcast, Eagles discusses his fondness for Kevin Harlan; the most impressive thing he's seen in person so far from the NBA postseason games; calling the duration of LeBron James' career; what it means for the league when the Knicks have a chance to go on a deep postseason run; the iconic players he has called in the NBA during his career; the NCAA Tournament extending to 76 teams; how closely he follows the NFL's schedule release; his dream to attend Wimbledon, whether he thinks life exists outside of earth and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode of The Rizzuto Show is what happens when a daily podcast completely abandons structure and just lets the chaos drive the Ford Focus directly onto the sidewalk. And somehow? It works beautifully.The gang starts off talking about language, slang, and why the word “cool” has survived for over 100 years while every other trendy word died a painful MySpace death. From there, things immediately escalate into a passionate discussion about Bob Seger, Risky Business slides at weddings, and whether wedding invitations feel exciting… or like being summoned for jury duty with chicken parmesan.Then the show uncovers a completely real service where strangers can literally BUY seats at weddings. That's right — random people are paying actual money to attend weddings they were never invited to. Because apparently the economy has gotten so weird that “professional wedding guest” is now a side hustle. Naturally, the crew debates whether crashing weddings for entertainment is genius or a fast track to getting tackled by someone's drunk uncle named Gary.Things somehow become even more ridiculous when listeners introduce “Bruce Madness,” a March Madness-style bracket dedicated entirely to ranking the greatest Bruces of all time. This launches a full-blown debate featuring Bruce Willis, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Lee, Bruce Wayne, Bruce Campbell, Bruce Dern, Bruce Almighty, and approximately 47 other Bruces nobody expected to hear discussed in a serious context today. The arguments become passionate. Alliances shift. Friendships are tested. Batman gets involved. It's basically CNN for people who peaked at Spencer's Gifts.Chris Kerber joins the show to weigh in on hockey, the Kentucky Derby, Blues draft strategy, Dylan Holloway's extension, and yes… even MORE Bruce opinions because at this point the show has fully committed to the bit. There's also incredible Derby talk involving dorm-room air mattresses, mint juleps priced like luxury handbags, and infield stories that sound like NASCAR collided with a wedding reception.And then there's the weird news story that somehow tops everything else: a woman named Wendy allegedly chasing a dirt bike kid down a sidewalk in a silver Ford Focus while drunk and trying to “socialize her dog.” Which sounds less like a legal defense and more like the title of a rejected Florida crime documentary. The crew breaks down the viral footage, questions humanity, and collectively realizes that every neighborhood has THAT person lurking nearby.This episode is loaded with the exact kind of sarcastic humor, ridiculous arguments, weird stories, celebrity commentary, and chaotic energy that make The Rizzuto Show one of the best daily podcasts and funniest morning shows around. If you like your entertainment loud, self-aware, slightly unhinged, and aggressively St. Louis, congratulations — you've found your people.Whether you came for the comedy podcast vibes, the weird news, the Bruce discourse, or just needed a break from reality for a couple hours, this daily podcast delivers the kind of nonsense that only The Rizzuto Show can produce.And seriously… Bruce Wayne might actually have a case.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boring King Charles visits the US, WATP Karl with Stuttering John's sexual exploits & Chris D'Elia's failing podcast, FCC v. Disney, New York Times Best Living American Songwriters, OnlyFans analytics, and our own Monica Lewinsky YouTube challenge. Nobody is giving us our due on 10 years podcasting. Meghan Markle has brought us a new wave of UK viewers on YouTube. Marc was involved in a minor fender bender while parked. He recently got free health care (as of now) in Puerto Rico. Rock & Brews is rocking! Check out their upcoming shows. King Charles is in Washington DC. He bored the whole US congress and cut into TMZ LIVE. Jimmy Kimmel is responding to the backlash of a recent joke. The FCC is going to review Disney's broadcast licenses. Demi Lovato sold out Madison Square Garden… kinda. Karl from WATP drops by today to chat Buffalo Sabres hockey, update us on the latest fall of Stuttering John Melendez, check out the latest sexy phone calls from StutJo, scope out the latest podcasting with Chris D'Elia, and more. Karl would like you to check out Dabbleverse Live. We miss you, Woke Dad. Follow us on YouTube so we can pass Monica Lewinsky in subscribers. Sports: The NCAA is bumping up March Madness to 76 teams. Jameson Williams is suing everybody over Name, Image & Likeness. Diego Pavia was humbled during the draft, but he's still celebrating at the club. Trevor Bauer tossed a no-hitter, but no MLB team will touch him. Megan Thee Stallion is done with Broadway because of a bad breakup with Klay Thompson. The NYT dropped a list of The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters. We cover a few artists that were SNUBBED. Shannon Elizabeth has earned $1.2M for her first week of OnlyFans. Things are getting out of hand. Sami Sheen craps out Coachella content. Jim Bentley is in tomorrow. Yay. Merch is for sale! Buy it. Or don't. But do. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).