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Football is officially back, and Murph & Andy kick off Football Friday with Valley vs. Dowling and a wild opening week of college football. The guys react to several Week Zero upsets, including South Dakota Mines' shocking win over Drake, Louisiana Christian beating Northwestern State, and other FCS and Division II surprises. They also ask whether this new anything-can-happen era of college football is something fans should love or miss the old days. The show also looks back 25 years at an old Andy Fales sportscast, revisits the legendary 2006 Rose Bowl between Texas and USC and Vince Young, and discusses the NFL officially putting the Pro Bowl out of its misery. Plus, Davenport's run at the Little League World Series, debating whether NCAA Women's March Madness is trolling fans with its latest marketing, and getting into the slow walker vs. slow driver debate. This Week in Iowa: Unnecessary Censorship, What's Bugging You, Throwdowns, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Brendan jam together early on the heels of Brian Rolapp’s press conference at the Tour Championship in Atlanta to discuss the latest wave of news in the continued makeover of the PGA Tour. They cover the new year-end format -- a season finale stroke play event followed by TWO WEEKS of match play in what will be known as the Tour Championship. Did the Tour nail it? Can this really pop as a mixture of the World Cup and March Madness? They cover the risks and potential rewards for the fans as well as the Tour. Also discussed are the rounds of questions about LIV returnees, sponsor interest, and TV network deals. Then they get to the schedule for the week, where they take great amusement in having to suffer through TWO more Tour Championships of the old, dumpy model, now that news of the future model has been announced. News covers some cryptic instagramming from Bryson DeChambeau and if he’s actually gone from LIV following the expiration of his contract this past week. Beginner or scratch golfer, weekend warrior or tour hopeful—however you play, there's a Garmin device built for your game. Visit garmin.com to learn more. Potato chips are back! Our Potato Chip logo is on apparel, towels, headcovers, and more and they’re all available in the Pro Shop. Treat yourself and visit proshop.thefriedegg.com today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corey, Kevin, and Jacob debate whether Christmas Day is becoming the premier sports day of the year compared to March Madness and the NFL playoffs. They also host their weekly segment reviewing humorous and out-of-context audio clips featuring fellow station personalities like Alec Medford and Shan Shariff. 01:50 - Best Sports Day 06:43 - Masterpiece Of The Week 11:00 - Reviewing Hilarious Clips 14:43 - Selecting Weekly Winner

Welcome to another episode of the Post-Fades & Cheesesteaks Podcast! Please like, share and tell your friends! -------------------------On this week's episode, Tim and Dakota are joined by returning guest, Mike! The guys debate over the Top 10 Edge Rushers heading into the 2026 NFL season....Social Media Channels:✔️TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@pfandcs✔️Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pfandcs/✔️Twitter (X) ► https://x.com/PFandCS✔️Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/PFandCS✔️Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/postfadesandcheesesteaksPODCAST ► ✔️Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-fades-cheesesteaks-sports-podcast/id1522171099✔️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Hu0Wn6CUH1qDBuR5UlbrN✔️Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1d39ed73-e4d5-4470-aa22-30bce78ecdce/post-fades-cheesesteaks-sports-podcastMERCH ► ✔️https://www.etsy.com/shop/PFCScreative?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1527696396&from_page=listing&dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F1527696396%2Fthis-is-my-football-tee-go-birds-short%3Fetsrc%3Dsdt*Hoodies, tee's, crewnecks, hats and more!!*Just two Philly sports guys, Tim and Dakota, bringing you unfiltered football talk every week

Welcome to another episode of the Post-Fades & Cheesesteaks Podcast! Please like, share and tell your friends! -------------------------On this week's episode, Tim and Dakota debate who are the best TE's heading into the 2026 NFL season!...Social Media Channels:✔️TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@pfandcs✔️Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pfandcs/✔️Twitter (X) ► https://x.com/PFandCS✔️Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/PFandCS✔️Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/postfadesandcheesesteaksPODCAST ► ✔️Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-fades-cheesesteaks-sports-podcast/id1522171099✔️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Hu0Wn6CUH1qDBuR5UlbrN✔️Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1d39ed73-e4d5-4470-aa22-30bce78ecdce/post-fades-cheesesteaks-sports-podcastMERCH ► ✔️https://www.etsy.com/shop/PFCScreative?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1527696396&from_page=listing&dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F1527696396%2Fthis-is-my-football-tee-go-birds-short%3Fetsrc%3Dsdt*Hoodies, tee's, crewnecks, hats and more!!*Just two Philly sports guys, Tim and Dakota, bringing you unfiltered football talk every week

247's Peegs.com super reporter and IU Football guru extraordinaire Jared Kelly joins the show to talk about everything and anything to do with our beloved national champions.From his thoughts on the many highlights of Coach Cig speaking at Big Ten Media Days, to the return of Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt, to breaking down each position group, Jared is a world class bad ass at telling us all what's up with the greatest college football program on Earth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another episode of the Post-Fades & Cheesesteaks Podcast! Please like, share and tell your friends! -------------------------On this week's episode, Tim and Dakota debate the Top 10 Defensive tackles heading into the 2026 NFL season. Is Jalen Carter top 3? Where do Quinnen Williams and Dexter Lawrence fall? Tune in!...Social Media Channels:✔️TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@pfandcs✔️Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pfandcs/✔️Twitter (X) ► https://x.com/PFandCS✔️Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/PFandCS✔️Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/postfadesandcheesesteaksPODCAST ► ✔️Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-fades-cheesesteaks-sports-podcast/id1522171099✔️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Hu0Wn6CUH1qDBuR5UlbrN✔️Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1d39ed73-e4d5-4470-aa22-30bce78ecdce/post-fades-cheesesteaks-sports-podcastMERCH ► ✔️https://www.etsy.com/shop/PFCScreative?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1527696396&from_page=listing&dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F1527696396%2Fthis-is-my-football-tee-go-birds-short%3Fetsrc%3Dsdt*Hoodies, tee's, crewnecks, hats and more!!*Just two Philly sports guys, Tim and Dakota, bringing you unfiltered football talk every week

Brandon Gaudin Returns to show to talk about calling March Madness games, Madden and so much more

Welcome to another episode of the Post-Fades & Cheesesteaks Podcast! Please like, share and tell your friends! -------------------------On this week's episode, Tim and Dakota debate their first Top 10 of the 2026 Season, starting off with the cornerback position!...Social Media Channels:✔️TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@pfandcs✔️Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pfandcs/✔️Twitter (X) ► https://x.com/PFandCS✔️Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/PFandCS✔️Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/postfadesandcheesesteaksPODCAST ► ✔️Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-fades-cheesesteaks-sports-podcast/id1522171099✔️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Hu0Wn6CUH1qDBuR5UlbrN✔️Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1d39ed73-e4d5-4470-aa22-30bce78ecdce/post-fades-cheesesteaks-sports-podcastMERCH ► ✔️https://www.etsy.com/shop/PFCScreative?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1527696396&from_page=listing&dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F1527696396%2Fthis-is-my-football-tee-go-birds-short%3Fetsrc%3Dsdt*Hoodies, tee's, crewnecks, hats and more!!*Just two Philly sports guys, Tim and Dakota, bringing you unfiltered football talk every week

The boys are back at long last and ready to chop it up all things IU. Huge wins for gridiron recruiting, dominating victories by the hoopsters in Peru, and oh so much more are all on the docket for this week's comeback special of Hoosier Hysterics!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if greatness isn't about the rank you achieve... but the lives you leave behind? In 2004, Brigadier General (Ret.) Dr. Sheila Baxter became the first African American woman in the history of the Army Medical Service Corps to achieve the rank of Brigadier General.But that's not the story that stayed with me. The story that stayed with me was the young basketball player from Franklin, Virginia who simply loved serving people.The lieutenant whose commander challenged her to write a 20-year career plan.The officer who almost left the Army... ...and didn't. The leader who discovered that the higher you rise, the more humble you should become. And the retired general who could have spent retirement anywhere but instead chose to serve unhoused veterans, build affordable housing, and continue changing lives.In this conversation, we talk about:▪️ Why passion matters more than titles▪️ The mentors who changed the course of her life▪️ How to stay humble while leading at the highest levels▪️ What it really feels like to carry the weight of being "the first"▪️ Why she believes Army leadership prepares you for anything in life▪️ The importance of listening before making life-changing decisions▪️ The transition from commanding thousands of Soldiers to serving veterans on the streets of AtlantaOne quote I haven't stopped thinking about:"The higher you go, the more humble you should become."This isn't just an episode for Army leaders.It's for anyone trying to become a better leader, mentor, parent, teammate, or human being.I left this conversation inspired and I think you will too. Sheila R. Baxter is a native of Franklin, Virginia. She was born on 4 April 1955 to the proud parents of (late) John and Mary Baxter. She is one of five children and credits her parents for providing a loving home and family. In 1973, she graduated from Franklin High School. She completed her undergraduate education at Virginia State (now University) in 1977, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education. She was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1978 after completing the Reserve Officer Training Corps, and she earned recognition as a Distinguished Military Graduate from Virginia State University. She holds a master's degree in health services management from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, and a Master of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia. In May 2024, Baxter completed a Doctor of Ministry degree from the ITC.Her doctoral qualitative research focused on creating access to services for women and men experiencing homelessness in Forest Park, Georgia.     Baxter's military experience began in 1978 as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Medical Service Corps. Throughout her 30 year career, she enjoyed a variety of command and staff assignments including Chief of Staff, Medical Research and Materiel Command, Fort Detrick, Maryland; Logistics Officer for 1st Medical Group, Fort Hood, Texas; Commander, 226th Medical Logistics Battalion in Pirmasens, Germany; Commander, United States Medical Materiel Center, Europe; Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics for the Army Surgeon General and Commanding General, Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, Washington.  In 2004, Baxter became the first African American woman to achieve the rank of Brigadier General in the Army Medical Service Corps. From 2004-2008, she served as Chief of the Medical Service Corps for approximately 9,000 active and Reserve Medical Corps officers. From 2005 to 2008, as Commanding General of Madigan Army Medical Center, she oversaw medical care for more than 40,000 Soldiers and 100,000 beneficiaries across Alaska, California, and Washington. She oversaw a $300 million budget. A screening and health assessment program for returning deployed Soldiers implemented at Madigan during her tenure became a model for the Army.      Brigadier General (Retired) Baxter is a Veteran of the first Gulf War (1990-1991) and has led thousands of Soldiers throughout her 30-year career.      Among her awards, decorations, and badges are the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal with 4 (OLC), the Army Commendation Medal with 2 (OLC), the Army Achievement Medal with 2 (OLC), the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Army Staff Badge, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, and the Expert Field Medical Badge.  She is a member of the Military Medical Merit. In July 2002, she received the Honorary Silver Award for excellence in community service from the Lord Mayor of Pirmasens, Germany.In the October 2005 issue of Newsweek magazine, she was recognized as one of the 20 Most Powerful Women in America. In 2009, she became a lifetime member of the National Scholars Honor Society, recognized for her outstanding academic achievements and personal excellence. Baxter's accomplishments as a leader have been highlighted in magazines such as Jet, Ebony, and Charisma. In 2015, she was chosen as one of Virginia's Strong Women in History by the Library of Virginia. From 2011 to 2021, Baxter served as a staff chaplain for unhoused Veterans at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System in Decatur, Georgia. In 2025, Baxter was honored with the Presidential Award for Community Service by President Joe Biden.     She actively serves as a committee member for the Trustee Board of the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Georgia. She is an Executive Board member for the National Board for Occupational Therapists. She serves in ministry as a District Missionary, Living Word District COGIC, Forest Park, Georgia under the leadership of Superintendent, Dr. Kenneth Paden. Her hobbies include spending time with family, reading, traveling, watching sports, especially college basketball (March Madness) and Professional Bull Riding. Currently, Baxter continues to assist homeless Veterans and civilians through a non-profit organization called Veterans Haven House. This organization partners to build affordable housing to assist Veterans seeking stability in Clayton County, Georgia. Volunteer with the VA: https://www.va.gov/texas-valley-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

Welcome to another episode of the Post-Fades & Cheesesteaks Podcast! Please like, share and tell your friends! -------------------------On this week's episode, Tim and Dakota give their quick thoughts on the KING signing with the 76ers. A 2 year, $8 mil vet minimum for Lebron James, one of the GOATS!...Social Media Channels:✔️TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@pfandcs✔️Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pfandcs/✔️Twitter (X) ► https://x.com/PFandCS✔️Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/PFandCS✔️Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/postfadesandcheesesteaksPODCAST ► ✔️Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-fades-cheesesteaks-sports-podcast/id1522171099✔️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Hu0Wn6CUH1qDBuR5UlbrN✔️Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1d39ed73-e4d5-4470-aa22-30bce78ecdce/post-fades-cheesesteaks-sports-podcastMERCH ► ✔️https://www.etsy.com/shop/PFCScreative?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1527696396&from_page=listing&dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F1527696396%2Fthis-is-my-football-tee-go-birds-short%3Fetsrc%3Dsdt*Hoodies, tee's, crewnecks, hats and more!!*Just two Philly sports guys, Tim and Dakota, bringing you unfiltered football talk every week

In the debut episode of Under the Lights, Turrell Burgess counts down his favourite March Madness moments from a lifetime of watching the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. From unforgettable buzzer-beaters and stunning Cinderella runs to shocking upsets and championship drama, this is a celebration of the games that became part of college basketball history.Whether you've followed the tournament for decades or you're discovering March Madness for the first time, Turrell revisits the moments that captured the imagination of fans and explains why they still stand out today.

Full Show Broadcast: Keon Coleman is top of mind for Gene as Bills training camp is next week. Charlie Shuman, from Lattimore Physical Therapy joins Gene to help examine some players who are dealing with injuries. Tim Schneider shares a clever take on college basketball. Shots & headlines to begin hour 2. PJ Glasser has your best bets & don't forget Last Call.

With Buffalo Bills training camp next week, Gene is zeroing in on the WR group, specifically Keon Coleman.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar: Gene kicks off the second hour with shots. Bottom of the hour our betting expert PJ Glasser joins the program as he shares his best bets in sports. Finally Last Call is for you.

Our betting expert & favorite Baltimorean PJ Glasser has all of your best bets in sports: MLB, College Football, Golf & more.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. Gene is asking the hard questions for Keon Coleman this season. Charlie Shuman from Lattimore Physical Therapy stops by to help analyze sports injuries for Bills, Giants, MLB & more. Plus Timmy's hot take too.

The TIR NEXT GEN CRÜE have a March Madness style tournament to declare, once and for all who the worst president of the United States is.    WHO YA GOT?   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   READ THE WEEKLY TIR NEWSLETTER HERE: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1853497   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll...   Read Jason Myles in Current Affairs Magazine here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/.../donald-trump-is-a-pro... Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/ Read Jason in Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/rainbow-and-machine

After a 2 month break, welcome to our 1st offseason Interview episode (#81) of Season 3 on the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.The 3 Old Men return with a bang, as we sit down and chat with Ryan Elvin (UH MBB Player Development Assistant). We cover things far & wide as we dive into Ryan's background, his journey as a former Walk-on, becoming a cult hero at UH after icing the NCAA tourney win over A&M 2 seasons ago, to now becoming a part of the UH coaching staff. We bring a depth and insight into Ryan's background & perspective that you won't find anywhere else!- No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network feed as their only basketball-centric offering.- Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io- Please follow us on https://gocoogs.com/old-men/

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

We find out where Joey Brackets has Creighton and Nebraska on his March Madness prediction.

Episode 188: Florida Prep to March Madness and the CEBL — Transfers, Breakthrough Seasons, and the Rise of Josh Omojafo  Episode 188 brings you one of the more slept-on stories; a guy who has quietly gone about his business carving out a great career and has pretty much just getting started,  Josh Omojafo! The Hamilton native found football and basketball to be his things, but eventually he made the choice to stick with hoops, and his journey is a good one.  After leaving Hamilton to go play high school in Florida he came back for his senior year and signed with D2 Gannon University. After a solid year he then transferred to Robert Morris where his team earned a tournament spot and almost upset Alabama. In 2025-26 he transferred to USF for 2025-26, where he started 32 of 34 games, averaging 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. Now playing in the CEBL for Brampton this young man is on the rise! Tap in!   Josh Omojafo - Guest https://www.instagram.com/josh.omoo/ https://www.cebl.ca/canadian-guard-omojafo-signs-with-brampton-honey-badgers   Aaron Mitchell - Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_a_mitch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahoopsjourney/

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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Why Does Rice Play Texas? The structure of American collegiate athletics is entirely unique to this country—a cultural and social phenomenon that functions far beyond simple athletic competition. While media conglomerates celebrate massive television contracts and multi-million-dollar multimedia rights agreements, the actual fallout on the ground often results in the immediate destruction of regional identity. On Episode 57 of Mat Stats, the trio of numerical geeks—Jason Bryant, Glenn Gormley, and Kevin Hazard—dissect the massive structural shifts rewriting the collegiate landscape, grounding the conversation in a simple, foundational premise: if an institutional change works for television executives late at night, how exactly does it damage the sport of wrestling? The guys track the evolution of conference alignment and the expansion of the College Football Playoff (CFP), detailing the severe unintended consequences ripping through Olympic sports. Gormley challenges the popular bar-talk theory of restructuring high-level college sports into a minor league baseball scenario, mapping out the logistical nightmare of a five-tier parent-club affiliate system within a 133-team FBS framework. From examining the extreme mathematical probability of Keith Mitchell shooting four consecutive even-par rounds at the U.S. Open to analyzing the weird compression of the March Madness tournament versus the endless 67-day NBA playoff drag, the crew uses hard historical data to separate structural reality from emotional hype. The conversation centers heavily on the preservation of the sport's traditions. With the recent, historic addition of a women's wrestling program at Columbia University—marking the first Ivy League institution to step into the arena—the guys look at how massive institutional endowments can be used strategically to protect the pipeline. From the lost in-state rivalries like Oklahoma-Nebraska and Iowa-Iowa State to the massive financial strain placed on Olympic travel budgets when Stanford faces an ACC conference opponent 2,600 miles away, this episode is a serious, data-driven look at why localized fan experience must always override empty television metrics. Slideshow for Episode 57: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/slideshow57.pdfAbout Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

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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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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Tonight we celebrate 300 episodes and 15 years of The Geek Allstars! Dan is joined by Riddle, Chris and Marty to do a MArch Madness of Cops with an unusual sidekick bracket (Trust me it will make more sense when you hear the shows and the explanation). It's a fun bracket and a few big upsets as well! We also talk a bit about some stats of the show throughout the years. We cannot do this without you listening, and your support over these 15 years has meant everything to all of us especially me. So thanks for listening and heres to 300 more episodes!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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