The Radio Blast: A Sports Podcast

Yes hard to believe the two studs shown above are leading their teams into Super Bowl 51 or LI if you still want to stick with roman numerals. We have a huge preview show to get you ready for the big game. We're joined by... Mark Zinno (92.9 The Game Atlanta) - 6:08 The most important player for the Falcons not named Matt Ryan or Julio Jones What type of motivation is Dan Quinn using with this team? The reason why the Falcons defense has been so much better this postseason The key to beating Brady and the Pats and can the Falcons do it? Adam Kurkjian (Boston Herald) - 23:55 The most important player for the Patriots not named Tom Brady? How did this year's defense become one of the best in the NFL? How big of a difference is 5-2 in the Super Bowl vs. 4-3 for Brady's legacy? Is the thought of Goodell handing the Lombardi Trophy to Robert Kraft really motivating the Pats? Plus, I'll share my thoughts on the big stories (are there any?) heading into the Super Bowl. And of course my stone cold lock pick (please don't base your gambling on my pick). Be sure to follow Mark (@MarkZinno) and Adam (@AdamKurkjian) on Twitter.

Former NFL o-lineman and current podcast host Ross Tucker (Ross Tuckers Football Podcast) makes his debut on the show.  We'll ask Ross: How much should we read into the Ben Roethlisberger retirement comments? Is the Antonio Brown situation in Pittsburgh bigger than we think? What's the easiest way to compare QBs across different eras? How can the Falcons beat Tom Brady and the Patriots in Super Bowl LI? and of course we'll ask him his favorite wing joint in Buffalo Plus, we'll check in with Ryan Ballengee from thegolfnewsnet.com and Yahoo Sports: Are the two 59s from last weekend a sign of things to come on the PGA Tour? Is Justin Thomas this year's version of Jordan Spieth? What is the state of Tiger's game as he heads into Torrey Pines this weekend? How does he feel about his Packers after their beat down from the Falcons? We'll also talk about Brent Musburger's pending retirement, I take you into the world of Meat Raffles and of course, "Who Needs a Drink and Who's Buying?" Be sure to follow Ross (@RossTuckerNFL) and Ryan (@RyanBallengee) on Twitter.

Former NFL o-lineman and current podcast host Ross Tucker (Ross Tuckers Football Podcast) makes his debut on the show.  We'll ask Ross: How much should we read into the Ben Roethlisberger retirement comments? Is the Antonio Brown situation in Pittsburgh bigger than we think? What's the easiest way to compare QBs across different eras? How can the Falcons beat Tom Brady and the Patriots in Super Bowl LI? and of course we'll ask him his favorite wing joint in Buffalo Plus, we'll check in with Ryan Ballengee from thegolfnewsnet.com and Yahoo Sports: Are the two 59s from last weekend a sign of things to come on the PGA Tour? Is Justin Thomas this year's version of Jordan Spieth? What is the state of Tiger's game as he heads into Torrey Pines this weekend? How does he feel about his Packers after their beat down from the Falcons? We'll also talk about Brent Musburger's pending retirement, I take you into the world of Meat Raffles and of course, "Who Needs a Drink and Who's Buying?" Be sure to follow Ross (@RossTuckerNFL) and Ryan (@RyanBallengee) on Twitter.

And then there were four! On paper the NFL Conference Finals look like incredible matchups.  We chat with Frank Schwab (Yahoo Sports Shutdown Corner): Was that the last time we see Tony Romo in a Cowboys jersey? How do you beat this year's version of the Patriots? Are dynasties good for football? Which team is more likely to pull off the upset? If you had one final drive to win the game, which of the final four QBs would you want in there? Plus, I'll share my thoughts on the Baseball Hall of Fame and why we're more interested in who didn't get in than who did get in.  And for the second week in a row "Who Needs a Drink and Who's Buying" features an NFL fan base that is in desperate need of a drink. Be sure to follow Frank on Twitter @YahooSchwab

And then there were four! On paper the NFL Conference Finals look like incredible matchups.  We chat with Frank Schwab (Yahoo Sports Shutdown Corner): Was that the last time we see Tony Romo in a Cowboys jersey? How do you beat this year's version of the Patriots? Are dynasties good for football? Which team is more likely to pull off the upset? If you had one final drive to win the game, which of the final four QBs would you want in there? Plus, I'll share my thoughts on the Baseball Hall of Fame and why we're more interested in who didn't get in than who did get in.  And for the second week in a row "Who Needs a Drink and Who's Buying" features an NFL fan base that is in desperate need of a drink. Be sure to follow Frank on Twitter @YahooSchwab

Clemson wins the 2017 National Championship in dramatic fashion.  Was it a great game or just an ok game with a great finish?  We'll pose that question to Brad Senkiw who covers the Tigers for the Independent Mail.  Plus... What was his mindset when Alabama went up 14-0? The most telling stat from the game Was this a true upset? and can Clemson reload after losing a bunch of stars and make it back to the playoffs next year? We'll also discuss the Chargers move to LA (and new boring logo), and why the NFL might have a popularity issue in the coming years. And of course we'll hand out "Who Needs a Drink and Who's Buying".  Hint: it was an easy one this week. Be sure to follow Brad on Twitter @bradsenkiw.

Clemson wins the 2017 National Championship in dramatic fashion.  Was it a great game or just an ok game with a great finish?  We'll pose that question to Brad Senkiw who covers the Tigers for the Independent Mail.  Plus... What was his mindset when Alabama went up 14-0? The most telling stat from the game Was this a true upset? and can Clemson reload after losing a bunch of stars and make it back to the playoffs next year? We'll also discuss the Chargers move to LA (and new boring logo), and why the NFL might have a popularity issue in the coming years. And of course we'll hand out "Who Needs a Drink and Who's Buying".  Hint: it was an easy one this week. Be sure to follow Brad on Twitter @bradsenkiw.

We're back and better than ever!  Well let's just say we're the same as ever.  It's another packed show with Tyler Dunne (Bleacher Report) and Dan Wolken (USA Today). Plus we'll talk about the Giants boat ride (be smarter), Lane Kiffin being out at Bama, and the creepiness of Clemson players giving the opposition a polite gropping.   Tyler Dunne - Bleacher Report @tydunne How big of a mess is the Bills front office? Is it possible to feel bad for the Raiders right now? Team most likely to be upset this weekend? And we'll run down the list of HOF finalists, who's in and who needs to wait? Dan Wolken - USA Today @danwolken How different are Alabama and Clemson from last year's teams? What changes will we see to the Alabama offense with Steve Sarkisian calling the plays? Is there a weakness to this Alabama team? Is Alabama's dominance good for college football? And of course we'll play "Who Needs a Drink and Who's Buying?"  

We're back and better than ever!  Well let's just say we're the same as ever.  It's another packed show with Tyler Dunne (Bleacher Report) and Dan Wolken (USA Today). Plus we'll talk about the Giants boat ride (be smarter), Lane Kiffin being out at Bama, and the creepiness of Clemson players giving the opposition a polite gropping.   Tyler Dunne - Bleacher Report @tydunne How big of a mess is the Bills front office? Is it possible to feel bad for the Raiders right now? Team most likely to be upset this weekend? And we'll run down the list of HOF finalists, who's in and who needs to wait? Dan Wolken - USA Today @danwolken How different are Alabama and Clemson from last year's teams? What changes will we see to the Alabama offense with Steve Sarkisian calling the plays? Is there a weakness to this Alabama team? Is Alabama's dominance good for college football? And of course we'll play "Who Needs a Drink and Who's Buying?"  

It's season two in college football...Bowl Season.  We check in with our good friend Bill Bender (Sporting News) to talk about all the big stories heading into the College Football Bowl Season. Does Bill agree with McCaffrey and Fournette's decision to skip their bowl games? Which program made the best head coach hire and which made a head scratching move? What's the best non-playoff bowl matchup? Which player from the playoff teams would he take with the #1 pick? And finally Bill's pick to win it all Plus, we'll look at the NFL head coaching changes (real and rumored), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, and of course "Who Needs a Drink and Who's Buying?".  

It's season two in college football...Bowl Season.  We check in with our good friend Bill Bender (Sporting News) to talk about all the big stories heading into the College Football Bowl Season. Does Bill agree with McCaffrey and Fournette's decision to skip their bowl games? Which program made the best head coach hire and which made a head scratching move? What's the best non-playoff bowl matchup? Which player from the playoff teams would he take with the #1 pick? And finally Bill's pick to win it all Plus, we'll look at the NFL head coaching changes (real and rumored), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, and of course "Who Needs a Drink and Who's Buying?".  

It's time to reconvene our drafting squad for the 2016 Christmas Movie/TV Special Draft.  The rules are simple four GMs select their favorite Christmas related movies and TV specials/episodes over 8 rounds to see who's team reigns supreme.  Along with Brian Conaghan and Brian Moritz, we are joined by newcomer Jared Paventi. There's anger, there's some hatred, certainly some ball busting, and even one GM who didn't understand the rules and tried to pick a Christmas song.  It's everything you need for your holiday entertainment. And when you're done be sure to go here to vote for your favorite team.

It's time to reconvene our drafting squad for the 2016 Christmas Movie/TV Special Draft.  The rules are simple four GMs select their favorite Christmas related movies and TV specials/episodes over 8 rounds to see who's team reigns supreme.  Along with Brian Conaghan and Brian Moritz, we are joined by newcomer Jared Paventi. There's anger, there's some hatred, certainly some ball busting, and even one GM who didn't understand the rules and tried to pick a Christmas song.  It's everything you need for your holiday entertainment. And when you're done be sure to go here to vote for your favorite team.

Well Jeff Fisher has done it again.  He's convinced another franchise to give him a contract extention and I'm at a loss.  Luckily I have Frank Schwab (Yahoo Sports Shutdown Corner) to help us make sense of this madness.  We'll also talk to Frank about: Why Todd Bowles deserves another year with the Jets? Has the league figured out Carson Wentz? Lions or Packers? Which team does he have more faith in? Are the Raiders the best team in the AFC? If you're starting a franchise today who would you take? Brady or Belichick? Plus, we'll break down the college football coaching carousel. Which teams got it right?  And of course, Who Needs a Drink and Who's Buying?

Well Jeff Fisher has done it again.  He's convinced another franchise to give him a contract extention and I'm at a loss.  Luckily I have Frank Schwab (Yahoo Sports Shutdown Corner) to help us make sense of this madness.  We'll also talk to Frank about: Why Todd Bowles deserves another year with the Jets? Has the league figured out Carson Wentz? Lions or Packers? Which team does he have more faith in? Are the Raiders the best team in the AFC? If you're starting a franchise today who would you take? Brady or Belichick? Plus, we'll break down the college football coaching carousel. Which teams got it right?  And of course, Who Needs a Drink and Who's Buying?