Podcast appearances and mentions of pat mcafee

"I'm not running." Zaslow asks Dan a medical question that gets him kicked out of the room, Draymond Green questions the media over their Luka takes, Chris freaks out over an interview with a robot, Trysta says something is 'poppycock,' and Dan brings up Pat McAfee for no discernible reason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL prospects that stood out at the combine over the weekend. The Stars won again Saturday. More USA drama involving Pat McAfee. Below the Belt!

Missin Curfew Episode 462 Hall of Fame member Jeremy Roenick joins the show to talk about USA's gold medal in Milan  What is Connor McDavid's mindset coming back from the crushing Olympic loss? Did Team Canada take the right defensive group? Joel Quenneville becomes the second coach in NHL history to win 1000 games (0:00) Intro (1:15) NHL is Back From the Olympic Break (7:50) Connor McDavid and the State of the Oilers (24:23) DraftKings Pick6 Segment (28:37) KITS Dish of the Week: Brayden Point, Gage Goncalves (30:43) Labatt Get This Guy A Beer: Coach Q, Pat McAfee, Ryan Smith, Brayden Point, Gavin McKenna (41:05) Milk Carton: Sydney Crosby Out 4 Weeks  (44:27) Jeremy Roenick interview  (52:35) Impact of Older Generations on Team USA (59:19) Roenick on Jack Hughes & the Tkachuk Brothers (1:05:24) Roenick's Style & Getting Sucker Punched by Craig Berube (1:17:53) NHL on NBC & Finally Being Inducted into the Hall Of Fame  SAUCE HOCKEY MERCH | https://saucehockey.com/collections/missin-curfew YOUTUBE | www.youtube.com/@MissinCurfew SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNgHhgCtt97nMbbHm2Ken APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missin-curfew INSTAGRAM | www.instagram.com/missincurfew TWITTER | www.twitter.com/MissinCurfew TIKTOK | www.tiktok.com/@missincurfewpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Public Schools board is discussing school closures…again. Executive producer Mallory Falk and producer Sophia Lo are with City Cast contributor and TribLive reporter Colin Williams to talk about whether the district will finally make a decision. Plus, they explain why Pine-Richland might reserve its controversial school library policy, and what that says about larger book ban efforts across the country. They also discuss ways to learn about and celebrate local Black history all year long, including attending the premiere of a new documentary about WAMO, and dig into Congresswoman Summer Lee's response to President Trump's State of the Union. Finally, they celebrate a young Pittsburgher who broke the record for Girl Scout cookies sales and went viral in the process. Notes and references from today's show: PPS board agrees to decide on school closures by end of school year 'one way or the other' [WESA] Mayor Corey O'Connor wants to see vacant Pittsburgh Public schools utilized [WESA] Pine-Richland takes first step in revamping controversial library book policy [Post-Gazette] 7 Ways To Learn About Black History in Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: Why a Pittsburgher Just Officially Became Baseball's Best Hitter [City Cast Pittsburgh] Democrat cruises to victory in South Hills special election [Public Source] In response to Trump, Summer Lee offers a different state of the union [Post-Gazette] Pittsburgh City Council bans waste transfer stations within 500 feet of homes, schools, parks [TribLive] Allegheny County's human services director leaves to work for Mamdani in New York City [TribLive] Pittsburghers took home four medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics [Axios Pittsburgh] Crosby out at least 4 weeks for Penguins [NHL] NFL Films and Pat McAfee celebrate Pittsburgh with ‘The Football Town' [TribLive] Pittsburgh Girl Scout goes viral after she sells a record-breaking number of cookies [Post-Gazette] Learn more about the sponsors of this February 27th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh P3R - Use code CITYCAST15 to save 15% off any event registration Pittsburgh Opera Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

Frazer Rice and Bram Weinstein, the “Voice of the Washington Commanders,” discuss the shift in sports media for entrepreneurs. The current state of sports journalism is in flux, especially with the decline of the Washington Post’s sports section and its implications for local coverage. We explore the opportunities that come from this void. (Including the potential for new media ventures and the challenges of monetizing content in a fractured media landscape). The discussion also touches on the future of the Washington Commanders, the importance of audience engagement, and the evolving nature of podcasting and digital media. https://youtu.be/O0syDGcSkvU https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Ut9QRj7X9QD1pGEA6y6qt?si=39nLO2reQ8SK_nj0zenzDA Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠) Takeaways The Washington Post’s sports section closure is seen as a significant loss. There is a growing opportunity for new media companies to fill the coverage void. Monetizing media ventures requires innovative strategies and diverse revenue streams. Podcasters face challenges in gaining audience traction and monetization. The Commanders’ future depends on effective roster changes and health improvements. Engagement with the audience is crucial for media success. Digital platforms like YouTube provide exposure but limited revenue. The media landscape is rapidly changing, requiring adaptability. Local sports coverage is essential for community engagement. The importance of maintaining journalistic integrity in a changing media environment. SPORTS MEDIA FOR ENTREPRENEURS CHAPTERS 00:00 The State of Sports Journalism 02:59 Opportunities in Media 06:07 Monetizing Media Ventures 09:05 Navigating Podcasting Challenges 11:59 The Future of the Commanders 15:06 Engaging with the Audience DISCOVERING BRAM, THE COMMANDERS, AND AMPIRE MEDIA BRAM on SPOTIFY AMPIRE MEDIA ON YOUTUBE AMPIRE MEDIA WEBSITE Transcript of “SPORTS MEDIA FOR ENTREPRENEURS” Frazer Rice (00:00.686)Welcome aboard, Bram. Bram N Weinstein (00:02.551)Hey, Frazer, how are you? Frazer Rice (00:03.736)Doing great. The last time we spoke it was about three days before the Chicago Hail Mary, so I’m viewing that as good luck. That must have been something having to call that game. Bram N Weinstein (00:14.071)That was part of the most magical season I’ve ever been a part of. Not only first ever for the franchise, but 12 and five, NFC championship game, hadn’t done that in a generation. It was pretty incredible, yeah. Frazer Rice (00:28.652)No, as a skins fan, now commander’s fan, it’s been a long time, but it was a wild ride. One of the things that’s happened recently, which I know strikes near and dear to your heart, and frankly, for people who grew up sort of following it, has been, I guess, kind of the evisceration of the Washington Post sports section. And it’s got all sorts of impacts. But from your perspective, How do you make sense of that and what does it look like going forward for a city essentially that has all the major sports and the major paper not really covering it? Bram N Weinstein (01:09.719)I don’t make sense of it. I don’t understand it. I think at its core, The Washington Post is two things. It’s one of the most important publications in the world as the paper of record in the most powerful city in the world and the democratic center of the world. But it also is a local newspaper for one of the top 10 markets, top five markets in the country. And the idea that it would not cover its sports teams, or Metro desk, which, I know, you know, for our purposes, we focused a lot on the sports desk being shuttered. The Metro desk is too. So the Washington Post not covering the mayor’s office, city council meetings like in especially in these political times where, you know, the district budget is held by the federal government. To me, it doesn’t even it doesn’t compute that that wouldn’t exist. as far as like the sports section goes, which I think is like the lesser of the two real problems with this, but obviously is a real problem is, you I think for me, it feels like a death. I grew up reading the Washington Post. A lot of the reasons why I wanted to do what I wanted to do was through osmosis of reading Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon and Tom Boswell and all of the great writers that came through the Washington Post. And I just don’t really understand how it’s not within the business model to be part of this. At the same time, you know, it does open opportunities for entrepreneurs like myself who have media companies and are always looking for new talent and always looking for openings. And I can tell you that void is going to get filled. But I do think it is sad that the Washington Post could not figure out a way to modernize itself to allow its coverage to continue for its loyal readership. This is a local paper that isn’t covering local news. That is astoundingly terrible in terms of a business practice to me. Frazer Rice (03:14.317)It’s weird because from my perch here in New York, I work across the street from the New York Times building and there’s a little bit of sort of guffawing that the New York Times has turned into a gaming company and sort of a media company second, which has helped to subsidize its continued commitment to long form journalism. But even then, I mean, it’s really focusing on arts and leisure and cookbooks and wordel and all sorts of things like that. And it’s a shame that the Washington Post either couldn’t pivot in that direction or otherwise make sense of things. Bram N Weinstein (03:48.727)Is the business model of media the same that was no. so there are a few things that play here to be fair. I’m not asking Jeff Bezos to lose money. You know, like, or just be the beneficiary to subsidize something, but you do bring up a point, which is. And I read this quote recently from, the old ownership group, the Graham family, who basically said. “You know, the newspaper is a grocery store. Like you are supposed to go in there and pick all the different things that you want. And hopefully there’s something for everybody or hopefully a number of things for everybody. And in modern times, the New York Times has done a very good job of putting together a new modern grocery store for people. So there’s a variety of different things that does subsidize the important work that it does. And in the end, like to me, the New York Times and the Washington Post and maybe the Wall Street Journal. Are the three most important newspaper entities, if you can call them that, in the United States of America. And for one of them to not understand their role in protecting democracy, in covering our world, in informing the readership, whether it’s locally or nationally, to me is an absconding responsibility. So I don’t know what the answer is. Again, I’m not like demanding Jeff Bezos just…money to keep things subsidized. Like it is a business and I understand that, but there must have been better ways to go about it or maybe, you know, sell it to someone who does have ideas because it’s important for its foundations to remain intact. And so I just, you know, for me, it’s, been hard to digest, honestly. And like to your original question of like, like, how do you make sense of it? I really don’t. I don’t make any sense of it. Frazer Rice (05:39.692)Well, you also now have a fledgling media company and I’m a devourer of yours and Kim’s and Standix podcasts and I learned something from it each time. I see an opportunity there if major component of the media establishment in the area is abdicating its role, not only to the major sports that aren’t getting covered as much. There’s an opportunity there. But even like the local hotbed sports like lacrosse, they’re completely ignored, I would imagine. And that might be a way to sort of get some grassroots component going. Bram N Weinstein (06:17.195)Yeah, we also here with my company Empire see the opportunity, unfortunately, but we do. And there’s a lot of talent that is available. There is a void in coverage. We know, you know, the size of our community, the appetite for sports. And so, you know, I don’t want to say too much, but we are actively seeking partners to expand in a pretty large way if possible. So Frazer Rice (06:24.045)Right. Bram N Weinstein (06:46.067)We’re working towards that and I’ve been working towards that and moving very fast in the hopes that we’re not the only ones thinking this like you. There’s a lot of people thinking there’s an opportunity here. I wish it wasn’t the opportunity that it is, but it has presented itself and it’s an opportunity that we intend to see through. So we are actively speaking to a number of different interested parties about funding a major expansion of what we’re doing. Frazer Rice (07:11.379)Really cool. Well, I’ll be sure to keep an eye on that as it develops. When you’re thinking about sort of the money making aspect of it, we don’t do things for free and it’d be lovely if we all had time and disposable income to do that without giving away the playbook because you’re raising money and you don’t want to give that up necessarily. But how do you think about that in terms of delivering value for sponsors or advertisers or the general audience? Have you made any…sort of commitment strategy-wise there. Bram N Weinstein (07:42.197)Yes, digital audio video forward. You know, I also believe in enterprise journalism. I also very much believe in long form journalism, but the audience appetite for it is limited. And so you do have to subsidize it. And that comes in the form of a number of different properties repurposed for different platforms in various ways, podcasts, video shows, YouTube. All offer opportunities to monetize the same content. I have been studying very closely the things the New York Times has done and thought about what kind of engagement tools would be necessary to be an added perk for those who would end up probably subscribing to a situation like this. So there are a lot of different types of financial models. One is subscriptions. in a variety of different ways, whether it’s premium content, newsletters, one of them is obviously advertising, which would come with YouTube or different streaming channel, streaming network, podcasts, obviously, sponsorship, which could go across the board for all of the different categories. And, lastly, live events. And this is something that we are very capable of doing as well. So there are a tremendous amount of different models to make money. None of them are easy. And because the audiences are so fractured, I think you have to find ways to make financial streams in the same content in various different forms. But we’re willing to do that. And we’ve already kind of done that with what I’ve done with Empire on a very limited role, which is why we think we’re ready to make this expansion and move. But we need an investor to buy in and to the investors, I would say to them, we intend to make you money and we intend to be something that could be purchased in a three to five to 10 year plan. So we understand the importance of making sure that the investment is paid off in the end as well. Frazer Rice (09:52.205)Cool. Are you thinking about expanding into other subject matter areas? you’re in DC, so politics, guess, would be a natural fit. Right. Bram N Weinstein (09:59.965)Not really. And I wouldn’t personally, like, I just don’t feel like that’s my expertise. So no, but like, could we be something like the ringer where you’re looking into culture, you’re looking into arts, music, dining, those types of things? Yeah, I think like that’s something I’m not sure that I would move fast into a realm like that. Like we see the void in sports coverage for this marketplace. We would like to fill that void. And whatever we do after that would be dabbling in those spaces to try to, again, find new ways to find new audiences. But we want to go with our core products first. And certainly for me personally, the politics world is completely above my pay grade. So I’m out of that. Yeah. Frazer Rice (10:46.028)It’s above everybody’s I think if anybody could figure it out It’s it’s one of those Rubik’s cubes that it’s not worth solving oftentimes So, you know one of the things I don’t know if I’d struggle with or I’m Would like to expand on my front is just getting my podcast out to more people and the concept of discover ability and one of the strengths that I think you have Is you know your current position in traditional media with the commanders? Keim has it a little bit with ESPN, Ben Stendig has it with his Substack, which isn’t traditional media, but there’s different outflows on that front. How do you view that competitive advantage in terms of getting the message out and almost having a bit of a head start over some of the other possibilities out there? Bram N Weinstein (11:30.175)Yeah, well, I think there was always like, you know, for the podcast world. Yes, anybody can do a show and you know, they could be good. The reality is, though, you know, the people who already have stakes in the marketplace, at least from name value, are always going to have a head start. It’s going to come down to how you market yourself and how you go about getting your show out there as much as possible. The reality is you need some level of a robust social presence to get to as many eyeballs or ears as possible. And if you don’t, then you typically have to kind of go down a paid route of making sure that it gets into algorithms. And so it’s a hard climb, like for sure. You know, like when podcasts and kind of open the gates for everybody, same thing with YouTube, like Frazer Rice (12:14.54)Mm. Bram N Weinstein (12:23.444)You know, there’s going to be a lot of success stories. There’s going to be a lot more people who are either doing it for love of the game, but not for money. And that’s just the reality of how much time any person has to give up to content. And secondarily, who can get to enough of an audience to make it worthwhile? As you probably know, you need thousands of downloads to really make any kind of real money at all on a podcast episode. Getting to thousands of downloads. doesn’t sound like a big, like if I said, you have to get to a thousand, like a thousand doesn’t sound like a lot for one episode, but it’s way harder to do. wager a guess that 90 % of podcasts do not reach 1000 downloads per episode. So it’s a very hard number to reach. And if you really want to make money, money on it, we’re talking about getting 10,000 an episode. Sure, anybody like myself that has various different platforms I can use to promote my own shows has a head start in that manner. And that would always have been for anybody in traditional media who had a following to start with, if they were willing to jump into the digital side quickly, they were always going to have a head start because they already had an audience that was built in. It was just converting them. Frazer Rice (13:39.572)You know, and for me, the conversion isn’t so much, you know, buying pillows or mattresses from the advertising that comes on the show. I don’t have any advertisers. The ROI for me is, in a client, one client, maybe listening to it and then calling up. And all of a sudden that pays for everything, in sort of my day job. Bram N Weinstein (13:52.992)Yes. Bram N Weinstein (13:57.813)Yeah, well, I think you’re actually looking at it the right way. Like, could your show end up having a big audience? Yeah, of course it could. But like, the reality is for most people who are doing podcasts for the other purpose, which is either marketing, client curation, branding, like those have extraordinary value to like my company’s done a lot of B2B type podcasts. And I explained this, you know, to them, and most of the people I work with aren’t looking, they don’t think they’re going to be Pat McAfee. But like, they understand that like, The value in doing this well is going to get paid back exponentially in client curation, marketing, entering new market spaces, expanding business opportunity, because it done well, it can really have that kind of benefit for you. Frazer Rice (14:43.563)How do you make sense of all the different platforms that are out there? You know, I converted to video because ignoring YouTube meant basically ignoring Google and I was like, well, that’s dumb. I know, Spotify’s out there. iTunes has just converted to video. And then you’ve got all the different podcasts, platforms, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. How do you, it just seems like it changes weekly in many ways as to what’s in favor, what’s not. When you’re making a bet on your company, how do you deal with that? Bram N Weinstein (15:06.996)Yeah. Yeah, think. Yeah, it’s hard. Things have changed a lot. Like, for the most part, we double up our podcasts now and they’re taped on video. So they’re disseminated with not a tremendous amount of production value behind them. And of course, you know, used as audio podcasts as well. So it’s a two in one situation. And we find that YouTube. The advertising dollars there are very small, but the exposure, not unlike when we were talking about kind of marketing yourself, the exposure of being there, if you can get thousands of views, often offers up a lot of different opportunities. Sponsors prefer to be visually seen than just audibly heard. So like in both of those cases, they can be beneficial. like we don’t frankly make a lot of like we have on YouTube. We only have two primary shows with Empire Media that are on YouTube on our channel. We have about 18,000 subscribers now and we get on an average month like 127,000 views between just the two shows, which is a lot, know, especially for like a niche thing where we’re really just talking about one thing, the commander. So we’re like, we’re not expanding out much more than that. So it’s a very niche thing and yet we’re getting a really, really sizable number. Frazer Rice (16:11.787)That’s good. Bram N Weinstein (16:25.15)If I told you how much money we get paid for that, you’d laugh like it’s it’s pennies on the dollar. But the exposure of having it and the amount of views and impressions that it generates gets us sponsorship opportunities because people want to be part of that. And that’s where the real opportunity comes with YouTube. As far as like using Facebook Live, IG, like TikTok, I suppose. Like. I don’t know, like I don’t think you can be everywhere. I think the idea is to try to be, I think you’re talking to different audiences on each of these things. So I don’t think it’s one size fits all. And it has to be worth it. For me, it has to be worthwhile. Like, is there a reason why we’re there other than we’re just trying to get people but if there’s no benefit of a carryover beyond it and it just happens to hit their feed, but we’re not getting any sponsorship money out of it or any activation out of it? Well, then what was the point? So I’m always looking for right places to be. But there has to be an incentive structure that makes sense, either true carryover audience growth or obvious sponsorship opportunity. Frazer Rice (17:32.076)The cost of coordination of all of that too starts to overwhelm. I know you’ve got a schedule to keep here. I would be silly not to ask about my commanders a little bit. Two new assistant coaches, offensive and defensive coordinator, lots of changes coming in terms of personnel and hopefully sort of a rethink of Jaden and hopefully a lot better health going into next year. But… Bram N Weinstein (17:36.17)Yes. Yeah. Frazer Rice (17:59.84)Potentially better division in many ways, how do you see things going forward? Bram N Weinstein (18:04.71)I don’t know what their team looks like yet. So this is like a hard question to answer because I think they’re going to be very aggressive in free agency and then obviously they have the seventh overall pick. I kind of need to see what their roster looks like before knowing. I you know, David Blough been here the last couple of years. He is one of these very young, very impressive people. I’m glad they kept him in the building. It’s a big ask to jump from where he was to go to offensive He at least is talking a big game like he’s ready for this and I hope he is, you know, like we’ll have to see. I think a lot of it will have to do with the quarterback stays healthy and that just didn’t happen a year ago and the whole team didn’t stay healthy. So they fell apart and you know, like I don’t think health was the only reason they had the record they had, but I think the health made it worse than it could have been like their record probably would have been a little more respectable if the health wasn’t as bad as it was. Hopefully Jayden stays healthy. He’s fine now. So hopefully he stays healthy and on defense Deonte Jones. This is his first opportunity doing this but he’s actually been in the league for 20 years and he’s worked with every almost every major defensive coordinator up until this point So he feels like someone that’s been overdue for an opportunity. I like the system He’s coming out of does he have the personnel to win with I don’t think right now and that’s why I’m like Let me see what they do in free agency. How much money do they spend at what positions? How are they looking to upgrade that side of the ball? And if they bring in what I think will be two, three, four new starters, whether it’s via the draft and free agency combined, then I think we could have a different conversation about what I think it’s gonna look like, because I kinda need to see what the roster looks like first. Frazer Rice (19:44.691)No, there’s so many holes in the free agency component. Not to pin you down on a record going into next year, because we don’t even know what the components are going to be. To that end, as you said, the injuries were a real problem. Everything that possibly could go right in 2024 didn’t in 2025. How does that work over the course of time in terms of regression to the mean? Is just every season completely different or is there something that carries over? Bram N Weinstein (20:19.542)So 2023 was nothing like 2024, which was nothing like 2025. So we’ve had a roller coaster for sure. Um I last year was a surprise like. If you had told me the beginning of the season look like the schedules too hard. They had too many injuries. They went 9889 didn’t make the playoffs. I would have believed you. You know, like it’s just things were just harder to try to replicate. I didn’t expect what ended up. So can they flip that back around and be more competitive again? I do believe so. I also agree with something you said, which was. Right now and again don’t know what the teams look like exactly yet, but I do think the division on the whole will be better. The Giants will be better coached for sure. They have a lot of defensive talent and we’ll see if Jaxson Dart takes another step. And if that’s the case, the Giants may be more formidable than they’ve been in 10 years. The Eagles are still going to have a very, good roster. No matter Frazer Rice (21:04.938)Mm-hmm. Bram N Weinstein (21:16.106)Whatever they do this off season, even if it includes moving off of a couple of primary people, they still have an extremely strong high level roster. And I like how the Cowboys pivoted from Micah Parsons. I know it hurt them last year, but I do like what they did in the return that they got since. So they play their cards right. They could be in line to really make a jump back this year. Like they’re the ones that feel kind of ready to me. If they play their cards right and if they don’t end up, which is the second part, which is never they avoid, they never avoid this. They turn themselves into a circus. So if they could ever stop turning themselves into a circus, I think it would serve them. You know, I think it would be a very positive outcome for them, but their owner doesn’t live in that world. He likes to be a ringmaster. And, you know, I think that that’s probably more than anything been the hindrance to them winning a Super Bowl over the last. Frazer Rice (21:55.004)You Bram N Weinstein (22:14.422)30 years, they’ve had good enough teams to do it. They just don’t and I think they get in their own way. But you know, maybe this year’s a little different for them. Frazer Rice (22:21.364)No question. Alright, how do people find Ampire and sample all the different media that you’re putting out there? Bram N Weinstein (22:31.766)YouTube is Empire Media AMPIRE. We have our YouTube page. You can find that there. My show is under my name, Bram Weisside Show. John Keim Report covers the commanders and Last Man Standing is Ben Standing’s show. And who knows, maybe in four to six months, we’ve got some new offerings. I’m hoping that’s gonna be the case pretty soon. Frazer Rice (22:51.466)Terrific. Thanks for coming on, Bram, and rootin’ for your success. Bram N Weinstein (22:55.414)Thanks a lot. Take care BRAM on “WEALTH ACTUALLY” three days before the JAYDEN HAIL MARY Keywords: sports journalism, Washington Post, media opportunities, podcasting, Commanders, monetization, audience engagement, digital media, sports coverage, media landscape Titles The Decline of Sports Journalism Seizing Media Opportunities https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Actually-Intelligent-Decision-Making-1-ebook/dp/B07FPQJJQT/

Truck wash day! Gonna be almost 50° today with some colder temps & snow on the way tomorrow. So gotta get that truck in the car wash. Heading into the weekend, we talked about what's on TV for the next few days and what's new in theaters along with a few new music releases. Doc had to pre-record today's racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen and Eau Claire! We also highlighted some things to look forward to in the month of March, including some movies & TV shows, sporting events, and some of the holidays! Speaking of sports, the Bucks play tonight, the Badgers are in Washington tomorrow afternoon, the US Women's Hockey team is going to be partying in Las Vegas with Flavor Flav…while the US Men's Hockey team had their bar tab taken care of by Pat McAfee! A burger battle is heating up between McDonald's & Burger King…as Mickey-D's is introducing the "Big Arch Burger" and BK is apparently revamping it's Whopper. Plus, have you seen the new Johnsonville sausage flavor? Not sure I want to try this one. In the news this morning, a woman gives birth to a MASSIVE baby, the guy in Wyoming who dragged a dying wolf into a bar after hitting it with his snowmobile reaches a plea deal, and the grandfather with the "PB4WEGO" license plate gets a bit of help from the governor of NY. Elsewhere in sports, the NFL player's report gets leaked, Tony Dungy is apparently out at "Sunday Night Football", a couple of college basketball players helped out when those two cars fell into a sinkhole in Nebraska, and the Orlando Magic have a very unique collaboration coming up! Couple of dog stories this morning - A snowplow driver in New York rescued a couple of dogs that were running loose on the highway, and an old guy in Canada fell down and was rescued by his neighbor's pooch! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple who were seriously injured by some antlers that fell off the wall at a Longhorn steakouse, a couple who apparently beat each other with frying pans, a woman who tried to use movie prop money to bail a friend out of jail, and a guy who was flashing people at a Denny's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"My penis made an eagle sound." Would Team USA have declined Dan Le Batard's offer to pay for their drinks at E11even? When did Dave become a commie? Did E11even actually cash the check that Pat McAfee wrote them? When did Yankee Doodle Dandy become the Soviet National Anthem? Would Mike Ryan feel the same way about Matthew Tkachuk hanging out at Elbo Room yesterday if he were not 2x Stanley Cup Champion Matthew Tkachuk? Does everyone know The Great Pickle of 2025? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show Intro0:00-9:00 – Emailer shares what happened to him after being licked by dog9:00-17:00 – If you were offered $10M to shorten life by 10 year, would you?17:00-33:00 – Things that sound impressive until you do it33:00-36:00 – Man seen shoveling snow onto neighbor's car (Blizzard Rage)36:00-39:00 – Cars swallowed by sink hole39:00-42:00 – Latest update on Nancy Guthrie42:00-46:00 – Woman followed by creepy guy at a nature center46:00-50:00 – Marketplace robbery50:00-54:00 – Drivers driving through center of roundabout54:00-57:00 – Neighbors dug old lady's house out from under snow following blizzard57:00-1:10:00 – Tall influencer and his tall guy meet ups1:10:00-1:12:00 – NBA MVP race1:12:00-1:13:00 – Fans deliver truck load of manure to soccer coach1:13:00-1:15:00 – Pat McAfee paid Team USA's bar tab1:15:00-1:22:00 – Amanda Seyfried used prosthetic butthole in movie1:22:00-1:33:00 – How much people make on OnlyFans/Jason engages with the gays1:33:00-1:40:00 – Denny's waiter exposes himself to customers1:40:00-1:44:00 – Man secretly recorded people in bathrooms at the mall1:44:00-1:46:00 – Guy doing whippets crashes his car1:46:00-1:50:00 – Brother shoots sister with crossbow over temperature dispute1:50:00-1:56:00 – Man found dead hanging upside down from utility pipe after botched robbery1:56:00-2:04:00 – Car thief stole car and took it to car wash2:04:00-2:11:00 – Man jumped into stranger's car to escape turkey2:11:00-2:16:00 – Woman installed speakers on balcony to annoy neighbors at night2:16:00-2:20:00 – Old man saved by dog after falling2:20:00-2:25:00 – Couple believes roommate poisoned their food2:25:00-2:29:00 – Sex toys being pulled off the shelves at local store2:29:00-2:33:00 – Strip club opening up next door to dance studio2:33:00-2:36:00 – App that scans for nearby smart glasses2:26:00-2:30:00 – Regional accents that are disappearing2:30:00-2:34:00 – Audible will let you read while listening2:34:00-2:38:00 – Naked guy went around banging on house doors during blizzard2:38:00-2:42:00 – A solar light caught fire burning house to the ground2:42:00-2:44:00 – Guy set multiple fires inside his home to get rid of spider nests2:44:00-2:48:00 – Woman gets trapped in her neighborhood grocery store2:48:00-2:50:00 – Young people using online tutorials to learn new job skills2:50:00-End Woman used ChatGPT to plan murder of 2 menSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jerry's in for Gio and he and Boomer open the show with Jack Hughes' return to the Devils and the political climate surrounding Team USA, including the mutual respect between the men's and women's hockey programs. C-Lo's features Hughes addressing the Prudential Center crowd, Pat McAfee covering a $150,000 bar tab for Team USA and a nod to Kenny Albert's impressive recent run. Finally, the guys pivot to the NFL, discussing John Lynch's "strong offer" requirement for a Mac Jones trade and the Jets' need for veteran quarterbacks.

C-Lo is here with the sounds of Jack Hughes as he took the mic in front of the Prudential Center crowd. Pat McAfee paid the tab for the US Hockey Team in Miami, to the tune of $150K. We talked about Kenny Albert's amazing last few weeks.

Eric discusses his daily routine and how it helps him stay motivated. He talks about the importance of completing small tasks without thinking too much about them, which leads to mindful completion of bigger ones. Additionally, he discusses various sports news, including the US mens hockey team's win over Canada and Pat McAfee covering their bar tab in Miami. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of Random Crap, Pat McAfee does something nice for Team USA, a WFNZ listener had an odd request on Twitter, they get into a conversation about hemorrhoids, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric discusses his daily routine and how it helps him stay motivated. He talks about the importance of completing small tasks without thinking too much about them, which leads to mindful completion of bigger ones. Additionally, he discusses various sports news, including the US mens hockey team's win over Canada and Pat McAfee covering their bar tab in Miami. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about Punch the monkey, 13-year-old teen reacts to his mom talking about him being attacked on the news, another lady's jingle bought by a brand, Perv or Professional: guy with lactation jokes all over his car, blizzard causing problems on east coast, surfer spotted in Maine during winter storm, Savannah Guthrie ups the reward for info leading to her mother being found, guy who believes that a plow truck blasted him with snow intentionally, car jumps mound and crashes into a house, guy keeps stealing coconuts, umpires frustrated with new ABS system, not enough Team USA hockey jerseys made, Pat McAfee trying to get into TV and movies, Heated Rivalry fans can rent out the popular cottage from finale episode, Derik Queen has DQ hologram logo on car, former American Idol contestant accused of killing wife, Christina Applegate confined to bed, fans want Selena Gomez to divorce Benny Blanco, Cardi B having ass reduced, TikTok creator's hat and wig ripped off during live stream, first ever music streaming urn, guy busted for open container shows up drunk to pay fine, guy hid in garbage can to hide from police, woman threw jar of pickles at BF, woman crashed BMW SUV wearing fishnets, guy threw spicy chicken sandwich at his lady, guy who was fired for jerking in front of co-worker gets hired back, diet trend where people line mouths with plastic wrap and chew food and spit it out, Whataburger manager beats angry customer with garbage can, QR code on billboard, couple gets married at funeral home, bare beating, McDonald's unveils biggest and boldest burger ever, best ranked fast food burger, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pat McAfee foots Team USA Hockey's bar tab The Auburn Tigers are near desperation mode after 91-79 road loss to the Oklahoma Sooners Tuesday night. Auburn Basketball falls to 15-13 and 6-9 in the SEC with three games remaining. What does this mean for the Tigers? What path gets Auburn into the Tournament? Alabama Football can't duck Ohio State now? Ohio State Buckeyes AD Ross Bjork had some strong words for the Crimson Tide. Teams that have a shot at reaching the playoff for the first time this season PLUS, our daily 4 Downs! FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Del Olaleye in for Lance Pat McAfee pays $150k tab for Team USA hockey medal celebration in Miami Umpire embarrassed by new ABS call system  DeMeco Ryans vision for 2026 Rockets vs. Kings preview Spring training updates and news

More Windy Wednesday! He answers Kap's question about LeBron's future with the Lakers and explains the importance of that relationship ending beautifully - when it eventually does end, whenever that may be. The Lindsey Segment! Producer Lindsey asks the guys about the list of the 2026 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominees - who should get in? And what concert do you have on your schedule to see this summer? Kap's Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage is about how he thinks Lon Rosen should do what the Orlando Magic did - and get Disney as a jersey patch sponsor. Plus, shout out to Pat McAfee for picking up the bar tab for Team USA men's hockey at their gold medal celebration in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C&R have fun celebrating USA's big hockey win over Canada! They talk Gold teeth & another Mayweather fight that no one aske for. Pat Riley gets a statue in LA & gives props to James Worthy for his suit & tie! Are ties for old people? Pat McAfee... the action hero? Plus, 'LAST ONE STANDING' heats up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covino & Rich wonder out loud about Pacman/Mayweather 2! There's an interesting story; Pat McAfee... the action hero? They talk more about dressing better in 2026, sparked by Pat Riley statue. Plus, 'LAST ONE STANDING' heats up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Magley is a former professional athlete, NCAA Division I head coach, and the current Chief Brand Officer for The Basketball League. But her most impressive title might just be "Professional Shameless Person."In this episode, Jennifer breaks down why being "shameless" isn't a negative trait—it's a superpower for creating opportunities. We discuss her "Stooge Quest" to get on the Pat McAfee show, why she views social media as "junk mail," and how she transitioned from the structured world of pro sports to the wild west of entrepreneurship and branding.If you've ever hesitated to send a DM, make a cold call, or ask for what you want because you were afraid of looking "cringe," this conversation will reframe your entire mindset.Chapters:00:00 – Meet Jennifer02:43 – From Pro Tennis to the C-Suite5:37 – Life is just Money8:42 – Acknowledge your privilege9:42 – How To Be Queen11:43 – Redefining Winning in Business & Life15:56 – The Quest to Get on The Pat McAfee Show18:33 – Have No Shame21:37 – Social Media is Junk Mail24:01 – Lack of Curiosity tampers Likability27:31 – Women Need More Transactional Relationships31:53 – The Takeaways38:03 – You Don't Need Permission to Claim Your CrownInterested in working with Andrea or bringing her coaching to your team?➡️ Book a consultation call with Andrea HERE. ⬅️⭐ Get Andrea's newsletter, packed with practical ways to lead and grow your business without losing yourself in it: https://bit.ly/STB-newsletter ⭐ Get Andrea's bestselling book – She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary: https://a.co/d/5xBdPvN Subscribe to Andrea's channel and watch all She Thinks Big episodes here: https://bit.ly/STB-subscribe Follow She Thinks Big and leave us a review! Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicConnect with Andrea and join the She Thinks Big community: InstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedInUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.The Path to ExitFounders—thinking of selling or raising capital? Here's what you should know... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Pat McAfee is apparently entering the Hollywood scene, so Joe Bartnick offers his best ideas for Pittsburgh-themed movie titles.

Pat McAfee is apparently entering the Hollywood scene, so Joe Bartnick offers his best ideas for Pittsburgh-themed movie titles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's video, we dive deep into a bombshell report from Bloomberg revealing that former WVU kicker Pat McAfee is officially making the jump to the big screen. With the help of superagent and TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, the "Boomstick" is being groomed as the next big crossover star. We break down his upcoming roles in Tulsa King Season 4 alongside Sylvester Stallone and Peter Berg's new sports drama, The Mosquito Bowl. What does this mean for the future of  @ThePatMcAfeeShow  host as it relates to his relationship with Rich Rodriguez and WVU football. But that's not all. We're also addressing the latest drama surrounding former WVU head coach Neal Brown. We take a critical look at a recent article from  @VoiceofMorgantown  and break down why their "critique" of recent Brown comments might be missing the mark. Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 Voice of Morgantown: https://voiceofmotown.com/neal-brown-admits-coaching-football-wasnt-his-top-priority-at-west-virginia/ West Virginia on SI: https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/football/neal-brown-gives-brutally-honest-thoughts-on-his-time-at-west-virginia Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-17/casey-wasserman-s-two-scandals-were-too-much-for-too-many WV Sports Chat: https://wvsportschat.com/2026/02/19/pat-mcafee-to-star-in-popular-tv-series/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:57 Pat McAfee to Appear in Tulsa King and The Mosquito Bowl 02:51 How Pat McAfee Going to Hollywood Can Help WVU 06:00 Reaction to Voice of Morgantown Article About Neal Brown 17:12 Calls to Action & Outro Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knicks Crushed By Pistons Goz Doesn't Believe Adam Silver and Pat McAfee Movie Star?

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Jason highlights the noticeable difference between the navigated paths of Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith. McAfee wants to be the manliest man in the business in search of fame, while Stephen A. Smith panders to women and the soap-opera crowd, building a political brand in search of power. Steve Kim and Dre Baldwin join the show to expound on the McAfee and Smith diverging brands. They discuss Darryn Peterson calling the shots at Kansas as he installs personal time management while Kansas prepares for March Madness. ​​Today's Sponsors: PreBorn PreBorn has helped rescue more than 400,000 babies, and every single day, they continue that work by offering mothers something powerful and life-changing: an ultrasound. Will you help us? Just dial #250 and say the keyword “BABY” or donate securely at https://Preborn.com/FEARLESS  ➢ Subscribe Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony  https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG  ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/WhitlockJason https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 C&D are live at Braves Spring Training - Day 4 Braves Pitching Prospect J.R. Ritchie sits down with the guys RedZone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by talking about Pat McAfee as well as their experience staying in San Francisco.(7:17) We discuss whether or not it is worth it for the Patriots to sign Tyreek Hill or return Stefon Diggs next season.(21:24) The guys talk about what the framework for acquiring either AJ Brown or Alec Pierce would be for the Patriots and if they're willing to pay the cost. (29:56) We close the hour taking calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week I'm sharing the moment my kids discovered why I love WWE — and how the Attitude Era became a core memory in our house. After they asked me why I'm such a wrestling fan, I introduced them to Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Undertaker in the iconic Buried Alive match (yes… with the excavator

2:00 - WrestleMania Ticket Pricing Controversy Analysis of WWE's expensive WrestleMania packages in Las Vegas5:00 - Vegas Travel Costs & Accessibility Issues How expensive flights and accommodations are affecting WrestleMania attendance10:00 - WWE's Disconnect with Fan Base Discussion of WWE being out of touch with their core audience's economic reality15:00 - Physical Media Comeback DVDs, records, and CDs returning due to streaming concerns20:00 - WrestleMania Package Breakdown Detailed look at the $37,500 premium packages and what they include30:00 - Economic Reality Check Comparing ticket prices to actual fan income levels and affordability38:00 - The 2025 Dave Meltzer Wrestling Awards39:00 - Worst Gimmicks Top 5 including Heel John Cena (#1), Wyatt Sicks (#2), House of Torture (#3)42:00 - Toni Storm takes both worst (#4) and best (#1) gimmick awards43:00 - Best Booker of the Year Tony Khan wins despite AEW's struggles46:00 - Worst Promotion WWE takes the top spot48:00 - Best Major Wrestling Shows All top 5 are AEW shows (All In, Double or Nothing, Revolution, All Out, Stardom)50:00 - Worst TV Shows WWE NXT (#1), SmackDown (#2), with AEW Collision making the list at #558:00 - Best Non-Wrestlers Don Callis (#1), Paul Heyman (#2), discussion of manager roles60:00 - Worst TV Announcers Booker T (#1), Pat McAfee (#2), debate about commentary styles73:00 - Best TV Announcers Bryan Danielson (#1), Walker Stewart (#2), discussion of commentary quality85:00 - Most Overrated Wrestlers Jay Uso (#1), CM Punk (#2), Jade Cargill (#3)88:00 - Most Underrated Wrestlers Beast Mortos (#1), Chevon Evans (#2)90:00 - Best Flying Wrestler Mascara Dorada (#1), Will Ospreay (#2)91:00 - Best Technical Wrestler Zack Sabre Jr. (#1), discussion of technical wrestling standards95:00 - Best Brawler John Moxley & Hangman Adam Page tie for top spots98:00 - Wrestler of the Year (Lou Thesz Award) Mistico (#1), John Moxley (#3), Saya Kamitani (#4), John Cena (#5)99:30 - Closing RemarksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

On June 8, 2022, an 8 (and a half) year old named "Owen" called into The Pat McAfee Show and became America's favorite kid after cursing at Boston Connor on live air.Almost 4 years later, no one ever found Owen or interviewed him.I asked Pat McAfee at Super Bowl Radio Row about Owen, and he said he has "no clue where he's at".That all changed today.I interviewed Owen and Dan to break down the legendary phone call and talk about his love for Pat McAfee and football.Owen's Call• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e8RhYIE5xYColeOnSports•  https://www.instagram.com/coleonsports/•  https://www.tiktok.com/@coleonsports

Leo McCafferty joins the show to share with us his experience as one of the home-town producers of 'The Football Town' from NFL Films about Western PA, narrated by Pat McAfee, airing at the Kamin Science Center on February 28th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leo McCafferty joins the show to share with us his experience as one of the home-town producers of 'The Football Town' from NFL Films about Western PA, narrated by Pat McAfee, airing at the Kamin Science Center on February 28th.

ESPN Host Pat McAfee joins Dan Dakich for a genuine conversation on life, football, work, and a shared enemy... Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DAKICH to get $50 in lineups after you plan your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DAKICH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer!BETTERHELP ▶ Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode!The Royal Rumble is over and it was very much a mixed bag for WWE.  I've got a lot to say about Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan winning, one of the WORST sequences in Rumble history, the surprises of who was and was NOT in the Rumbles and AJ Styles retires from the ring... or does he?  Plus, Roman's comments on Pat McAfee's show throwing shade at WWE creative... NXT General Manager Ava GONE from the company... thoughts on the GOOD AND BAD of WWE Unreal Season Two... Tommaso Ciampa wins the TNT title and explains his choice of AEW over renewing with WWE... is WWE really the best wrestling fit for ESPN... and some of the worst wrestling t-shirts of all time!***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

WWE Royal Rumble is right around the corner! Join Denise Salcedo and Santi Zap as they review WWE Smackdown go-home show ahead of Royal Rumble! Plus, they also talk some WWE news including Roman Reighns recent interview with Pat McAfee. #wwe #wwenews #royalrumble #wwesmackdown #wrestlingGET TICKETS TO DENISE'S LIVE SHOW IN LAS VEGAS: https://www.deniseliveshow.com/ 

“We need $2 from everyone so James can ship this dang mug.”That one line set the tone. A live stream, a packed chat, and a running joke about an $83.95 shipping fee to send a ceramic coffee mug from California to the UK. People laughed. People gave. And the room felt alive.That small, funny moment reminded everyone why live video works. It's real. It's messy. It's human. And when the community rallies, even a mug gets its moment.Melanie states, “…I'm easing my way back into streaming after a long break. Gear was in totes, cameras unplugged, and more cords than sense. But I missed the conversation — the unscripted moments, the people in the chat, the chance to be human-to-human. If you're thinking about getting back in or just trying to make your creator time count, here's the approach that's working for me: focus on the trifecta, protect the experience while you monetize, and design interactions that build culture, not noise.”The Trifecta: Short Form, Long Form, and LiveThe content trifecta is simple and non-negotiable if you want momentum: short form (discoverability), long form (depth and subscribers), and live (community and connection). Each serves a distinct purpose in the funnel.* Short form — Reels, Shorts, micro-clips. Top-of-funnel discovery. Pull the best two-minute nuggets from longer sessions and publish them where new people hang out.* Long form — Edited, produced episodes that show depth and keep people subscribing. This is where you explain ideas, build trust, and convert casual viewers into fans.* Live — The place to be raw, responsive, and relational. Live is where culture forms; viewers become participants and the audience helps make the show.I believe in doing all three, but you don't have to perfect every channel overnight. Experiment widely, then narrow in once you know where your people are and how they like to engage.Monetization: Respect the ExperienceAds and monetization are part of the creator economy. You should be paid for your work, but consider timing. Ads that interrupt a live conversation frustrate viewers and break the flow.One practical tactic: turn ads off while you're live and switch monetization back on immediately after the stream ends. That keeps the live experience clean and preserves the post-live revenue opportunity.Multi-Aspect Streaming: Vertical vs HorizontalPlatforms are trying to serve both quick-consumption vertical audiences and longer-form horizontal audiences simultaneously. That sounds great in theory, but it creates two different viewer experiences — and therefore two separate comment streams.If you're streaming to both vertical and horizontal feeds, you need a plan for each. Vertical is optimized for quick consumption — think TikTok or Instagram-style attention. Horizontal still wins for long-form conversation and comment engagement.* Vertical: bold visuals, tight framing, quick hooks. Comments can feel sparse and lonely compared to horizontal.* Horizontal: room for overlays, comments, richer production elements, and fuller audience interaction.As a producer, this multiplies configuration work. As a creator, think about where your core community lives and which format serves them best. If you're starting, cast a wider net. If you're established, pick one home base and make it great.Substack and the Newsletter-as-PlatformNewsletters have evolved. Substack in particular is no longer just email — it's becoming a social layer, podcast host, and even a live destination. You can push livestreams to Substack, embed videos in posts, and host premium tiers for people who want to comment and interact more deeply.Why this matters:* Control — You own your list and can create gated experiences without building complex tech.* Proof of authenticity — Embedding short, raw video clips inside a written post adds human proof that you are the person behind the content.* Monetization options — Substack takes a cut of paid subscriptions, but it handles payments, tiers, and distribution.Production: Keep It Scrappy, Not CrappyHigh production value helps, but content and energy win. Pat McAfee didn't become a phenomenon by upgrading every camera; he did it by staying authentic, consistent, and building a show people care about.Be scrappy. Just don't be crappy.Practical lighting and camera tips that won't break the bank:* Use a simple three-point setup: key light, soft fill, and a subtle hair or backlight to separate you from a dark background.* Control hot spots. If your forehead or scalp catches too much light, try lowering intensity, diffusing the light, or using a light grid to direct output.* A little mattifying powder or anti-shine product is a creator hack for reducing glare on camera.* Keep background practicals (lamps, RGB bulbs) subtle so the set feels moody without distracting the viewer.Community and Culture: The Real Competitive MoatCommunity isn't just about numbers. It's about culture. The way you moderate comments, which comments you surface, and how you respond shapes the environment people want to return to. Live video is the most powerful place to build culture because it creates back-and-forth connection in real time.Small audiences can be intimate and powerful. Learn names, call people out when appropriate, and reward contribution. If your community grows large, gated or paid rooms are a natural next step for bringing intimacy back.Examples of community strategies* Host a public 30-minute live and then a 20-minute members-only deep dive.* Clip the best live moments into short-form content for discovery, and link back to the longform episode or newsletter post.* Use merch or small gestures (signed items, shoutouts) to reinforce belonging.Simple Checklist to Return to Live (or Start One)* Decide your home base platform: where will the majority of your community experience you?* Map the trifecta: plan one longform episode, three short clips, and one live session per week or month.* Set monetization rules: ads off during live, ads on after; or enable memberships for exclusive interaction.* Optimize minimal production: key light, hair light, subtle background color, and a microphone that picks up voice cleanly.* Capture and clip: use an automatic clipping tool or your recording setup to pull shared short-form assets post-stream.* Schedule an outreach cadence: newsletter, social posts, and short clips to funnel viewers into the live room.Parting ThoughtGetting back into streaming doesn't require a full studio overhaul. Show up, be human, and keep the experience respectful for the people who choose to spend time with you. Start scrappy, iterate quickly, and protect the moments that matter. If you do that consistently, the rest — discovery, subscribers, and revenue — follow as feedback that you're on the right path.Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to the Digital Collective at digitalcollective.media/subscribe

Andy begins with the Pro Football Hall of Fame leaving out Bill Belichick in his first year of eligibility, and what it could mean for the process as it relates to Joe Jacoby. (22:38) Mike McCarthy returns home to Pittsburgh to coach the Steelers. (36:25) Tony Romo addresses the heat on the Pat McAfee show. (48:49) The secret sauce for the Seattle Seahawks. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy this free podcast from POSTwrestlingCafe.com, where we'll be dropping a new WWE Unreal Season 2 review each week!John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE: Unreal Season 2, Episode 1, covering Becky Lynch's WrestleMania 41 comeback and heel turn, while Pat McAfee prepares for his match against Gunther at Backlash.Episode 5 “No Days Off” synopsis:“Balancing parenthood with the WWE, Seth Rollins kicks off his SummerSlam arc and Becky Lynch returns to WrestleMania. Pat McAfee drops the mic to fight.”Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiM6A60Zo7cThe DOUBLE SHOT is where John & Wai review things that don't really fit on their other shows. Previous episodes: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/doubleshot/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enjoy this free podcast from POSTwrestlingCafe.com, where we'll be dropping a new WWE Unreal Season 2 review each week!John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE: Unreal Season 2, Episode 1, covering Becky Lynch's WrestleMania 41 comeback and heel turn, while Pat McAfee prepares for his match against Gunther at Backlash.Episode 5 “No Days Off” synopsis:“Balancing parenthood with the WWE, Seth Rollins kicks off his SummerSlam arc and Becky Lynch returns to WrestleMania. Pat McAfee drops the mic to fight.”Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiM6A60Zo7cThe DOUBLE SHOT is where John & Wai review things that don't really fit on their other shows. Previous episodes: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/doubleshot/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Joe and Anthony for their latest wrestling discussion covering WWE Raw, Saturday Night's Main Event preview, and industry news. Topics include Gunther vs AJ Styles career match, Becky Lynch's retirement announcement, the Trey Miguel controversy, and why JCW might be wrestling's unexpected hero in 2026. Plus: NFL playoff talk, Saudi Arabia stadium concerns, and hot takes on creative direction.Timestamps0:00 - Intro & Show Overview1:56 - Gunther vs AJ Styles Career Match Discussion7:30 - Becky Lynch vs Maxine Dupri & Natalya Turn13:00 - Vision vs Mysterio/Penta & Adam Pierce Storyline15:00 - Women's Tag Team Division Discussion21:30 - Evans Injury & OBA Femi Debut27:00 - Finn Balor vs CM Punk Main Event29:00 - NFL Playoffs Talk (Patriots, Bears, Steelers)34:30 - Becky Lynch Retirement Announcement41:30 - Bruce Prichard's Pat McAfee vs Gunther Pitch45:00 - JCW & Vince Russo Discussion50:30 - State of Wrestling Industry Analysis54:00 - Saturday Night's Main Event Preview56:00 - Saudi Arabia Royal Rumble Stadium Concerns60:30 - Randy Orton Saudi Arabia Press Tour65:30 - Trey Miguel Firing Controversy (Full Breakdown)78:30 - David Starr Response & MJF Connection TheoryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Episode 582 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Matt Olson, a Sports Media Agent at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Olson represents Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Dan Orlovsky, Pablo Torre, Jon Sciambi, Cassidy Hubbarth, Diana Russini, Bruce Feldman,and Adnan Virk among other clients. In this podcast, Olson discusses what he does for clients; how he creates relationships among the people who make hires; how an agent  navigates different clients; what happens when client is competing against another for the same job; how he decides if he will take on a client; the best mediums for clients right now; podcasters and influencers versus traditional on-air talent; the range of salaries in the space right now; what he makes of talent leaks; how he sees Rutledge's career arc; the differences of negotiating at a place such as The Athletic versus Fox or ESPN; Tim Legler getting the No. 1 NBA job at ESPN; Virk's career arc; Elle Duncan landing at Netflix; Pat McAfee's career arc; whether  Torre's setup can be duplicated, 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

This episode of On The Ball hits two hot-button topics with one throughline: who gets to shape the story—players, fans, media… or the loudest clip on social media.First, Ric breaks down his NBA All-Star starting fives and why this year's ballot was shockingly simple—while the bigger question looms: what happens if LeBron James doesn't “make it” the traditional way? Ric digs into the realities of fan/media/player voting, the new All-Star format, and why the definition of “All-Star” keeps shifting.Then the conversation pivots to the viral Jacksonville Jaguars postgame press conference moment—and why the internet's reaction says more about society's trust in media than it does about one reporter's etiquette. Ric explains the old-school rules (“no cheering in the press box”), how they've been blurred, and why “anti-journalism” rage has become a profitable brand.Timestamps0:00 “We're cooking with gas” + show intro0:39 Where to find Ric (FS1 / Fox Sports Radio) + third book tease (“coachable”)1:27 Why this episode goes beyond the NBA1:57 Ric's All-Star ballot: starters + why it was “the easiest” ever2:39 New All-Star format: Americans vs Internationals + round-robin breakdown3:24 How voting works: fans / media / players—and why it matters4:20 Ric's East starters + West starters (and the “free-throw merchant” jab)5:02 The Scottie Barnes dilemma + why closers get rewarded5:41 The LeBron question: where fans have him—and why player voting is the wildcard7:10 Fixing the system: how Ric would restructure All-Star voting8:16 The viral Jaguars presser moment: what happened, what people missed10:26 “No cheering in the press box”: why decorum still matters20:56 ESPN, fame, and the collapse of old media lines23:26 Pat McAfee's rant—and Ric's response to the hypocrisy25:01 The key point: compassion isn't the issue—time and place is28:44 Wrap-up + sponsor (Mizzen+Main) + promo code#OnTheBall #RicBucher #NBA #AllStar #NBAAllStar #LeBronJames #ShaiGilgeousAlexander #LukaDoncic #NikolaJokic #VictorWembanyama #AnthonyEdwards #GiannisAntetokounmpo #JalenBrunson #CadeCunningham #TyreseMaxey #JalenBrown #SportsMedia #Journalism #UnitedWeCastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat McAfee makes some good points while also being off base on his main argument. Chad breaks down the biggest issue with sports journalists is not that they hate sports, it's that they take themselves too seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's an incredible new Davey Mac Sports Program as Ryan Clark continues to spew stupid garbage and the DMSP calls him out on it!   Plus, Pat McAfee reveals himself to be a dim tool who doesn't understand how press conferences, journalism, sports, and life itself work!   Also, Adam Schefter throws down on Ian O'Connor in a reporter vs. reporter feud!   And, the DMSP covers the football as Indiana and Miami make the National Championship game and the NFL Playoffs are underway!   It's a massive 417th episode of the award-winning Davey Mac Sports Program that you need to experience today!  * Best In Show - iTunes Editorial Team for "Best Independent Sports Podcast"

Welcome back to another episode of Inside The Bus. We apologize for missing the last couple weeks during the holiday season. The boys start off the pod with Jarod recapping his stand up comedy debut. As you all know, Jarod lost the bet with Taylor and had to do a 20 minute set. He gets into all of the nerves and preparation surrounding his set. Following that, the boys have a special guest, Jack Beebe. Jack made the boys the carpet that is behind the couch that JP is on. He has made carpets for a bunch of other athletes and is trying grow his brand. Jack also walked on and played D1 football at Ball State so we get into some stories of his playing days including the day he was put on scholarship. Be sure to check out his social pages at foot.stompers. Enjoy fellas and as always, much love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sauce asks Marney a very private question, the guys propose a trade with Pat McAfee and the Howard Stern Show

Sauce asks Marney a very private question, the guys propose a trade with Pat McAfee and the Howard Stern ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.