
Bishop & Friends
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Bishop & Laurinaitis July 12, 2021
Beau and James are back in person at the Fan Golf Classic at Kinsale. The guys give their point of view on an array of topics. The Match was this past weekend. Bucks win their first game at home. Giannis gives James flashbacks to Lebron in Cleveland. We start a new segment to carry us to football season. The 20 biggest questions in sports. Today’s question: Can anyone slow down Ohio State in recruiting? Ari Wasserman came on the show to help answer the question. Thing or not a thing hits, then we talk about soccer penalty kicks. Then we celebrate a special 7 anniversary that would mean a lot to Cleveland fans.
Bishop and Laurinaitis June 29, 2021
Dealing with busy summer schedules. Clippers force a game 6, Lightning win Game 1. NCAA passes interim policy for NIL. How will college sports teams manage the new world of NIL? Tuesdays with Tiberi: Luke Fickell, wrestling, New Crew Stadium and more. Most Interesting Programs: Cincinnati. Luke Fickell joined for more on the Bearcats.
Bishop and Laurinaitis June 28, 2021
James’ coyote experience. The Crew’s first game in Austin. NBA and NHL playoffs reset. Michigan can’t find their way. Trying to make sense of what’s going on with the NCAA and NIL. Doug Lesmerises (Cleveland.com) for more on NIL legislation. Most Interesting Programs: Oregon. AJ Jacobson (DuckSportsAuthority.com) joined for more on the Ducks.
Bishop and Laurinaitis June 16, 2021
Kevin Durant has a night for Brooklyn, Chris Paul in Covid-19 protocol. NBA’s global brand is growing. Check in on Browns mini-camp. Kevin Stefanski talked after practice. Most Interesting Programs: Florida. Nick de la Torre (Rivals) for more on the Gators. Hey Guys: Summer jobs, openly cheating in sports, drinks and more. Around the NFL: Bears QB situation, Tua’s bad day in Miami, Baker knowing the offense.
Bishop and Laurinaitis June 15, 2021
James getting back to his workouts. Momentum building for Aaron Rodgers to Denver. Jake Trotter (ESPN) joined for a breakdown of the Browns minicamp. Other thoughts on the Browns. Most Interesting Programs: Wisconsin. Zach Heilprin (96.7 The Zone in Madison) joined for more on the Badgers. Breakout players in CFB this year. Tuesdays with Tiberi: Best road games for a Buckeye fan, CFP formats and more.
Bishop and Laurinaitis June 11, 2021
College Football Playoff proposes a 12-team format. NHL and NBA playoff check in. More troubling allegations at Michigan. Most Interesting Programs: Rutgers. James Kratch (NJ.com) joined for more on Rutgers and what to expect from them. CFP expansion talk continued. Will this for Notre Dame to join a conference. Bill Bender (Sporting News) with more on CFP.
Bishop and Laurinaitis May 6, 2021
Last night's game between the Capitals & Rangers got the NHL a ton of coverage. John Davidson is out as president of the New York Rangers. The NFL fired back at the NFLPA. NFL Higher or Lower post-draft edition. How dangerous can the Bengals be this season? Ben Baby (ESPN Bengals writer) joined us to break down the Bengals offseason. College football fans are in favor college football playoff expansion. Greg Wyshynski (ESPN NHL writer) joined the show to discuss John Davidson being out with the NY Rangers, the Tom Wilson situation and more. Could the Blue Jackets have a rebrand - rather than a rebuild?
Bishop and Laurinaitis April 20, 2020
Workouts, raising kids and crazy streaks in sports. The CBJ should keep losing. Justin Fields is now betting favorite to go 3rd overall. Jeff Ermann (Inside MD Sports) joined for a breakdown of Maryland spring football. Looking at this soccer Super League. Can CFB do a similar super league? Tuesdays with Tiberi: back at sporting events, competitiveness in the Big Ten, updates on the birds and more. How do this many people pay to watch Jake Paul box? And Shelley Time to discuss the Patrick Marleau game record, best players in the NHL and the Blue Jackets.
Bishop and Laurinaitis April 1, 2021
The Blue Jackets beat the Lightning, but is this a mirage? The latest developments with Deshaun Watson are not good for the QB, but there’s still a lot of uncertainty. #HeyGuys: Parenting advice, spring sporting events, favorite career moments and more. What would your Masters Champions meal be? Sam Monson (PFF) for the latest on the NFL, Sam Darnold, draftable QBs. Big Ten coaching hires since 1999 ranked. A look at Iowa football. Scott Dochterman (The Athletic) joined to break down the Hawkeyes.
Bishop and Laurinaitis March 17, 2021
St. Patrick’s Day and James’ Rams group text. Browns and Bengals in free agency. Deshaun Watson responds to suit. CBJ might have a tough rebuild ahead of them in the NHL. Hey Guys! Joe Lunardi picks the Buckeyes to be upset. Scoonie Penn joined for some Buckeye hoops talk. Coach Chris Holtmann hopped on the show for an update on the team. Shotgun Spratling (LA Times Sports) joined for a closer look at CJ Stroud.
Bishop and Laurinaitis March 16, 2021
We opened the show debating whether or not dogs should be inside or outside pets. Did the Bengals panic on day one of NFL free agency? The Browns have a plan and are sticking to it. The Patriots are throwing money around everywhere. Indiana fired Archie Miller, but how good is the head job in Bloomington? Tuesdays with Dom Tiberi. Zac Jackson (The Athletic) joined the show to break down the Browns offseason plans as NFL free agency begins.
Bishop and Laurinaitis March 12, 2021
Buckeyes get the win, but the end was frustrating. Survive and advance ball now. George Reese joined for more on Ohio State Hoops. The Blue Jackets gave up a 4-1 lead and lost in OT. How did things go so wrong so quickly for the CBJ? Jordan Cornette (ESPN/ACC Network) on for some March Madness talk. How will the NCAA deal with Covid-19 complications? Some quarterback news in the NFL (including Tom Brady, The Texans, Cam Newton). Austin Gayle (PFF) joined for the latest on the NFL offseason.
Bishop and Laurinaitis March 10, 2021
Chores and good weather in the spring. The Blue Jackets lost again. Salary Cap set for 2021 NFL season. Franchise Tags handed out. #HeyGuys. What is the Bengals plan? Ben Baby (ESPN) joined for more on the Bengals. Russell Wilson not mentioned in Seahawks email. Michigan preaching patience with Harbaugh. NHL coming back to ESPN. Greg Wyshynski (ESPN) joined for more on the latest in the NHL.
Bishop & Laurinaitis March 4, 2021
Chops was filling in again today for Beau. The Jackets are in Dallas tonight to take on the Stars. Could Thad Matta make a return to coaching College Basketball? Looking at Wyatt Davis and Shaun Wade's draft stock. A look around at several different QB situations in the NFL. Austin Ward (Lettermen Row) joined the guys for some Ohio State football discussion. Andrew Berry met with the media to discuss some of the Browns biggest offseason topics. Shelley Time with Jody Shelley.
Bishop and Laurinaitis February 22, 2021
The Buckeyes lost a heartbreaker against Michigan, but it was a great college basketball game, and the loss hasn't changed our minds about what this Ohio State team can accomplish. Ronnie Stokes joined us to talk OSU hoops. The CBJ's up-and-down season continues. The Miracle on Ice was 41 years ago today. The NFL combine would be happening this week. Diving into the viral video between the kid at his camp and Cam Newton. Deion Sanders' first game at Jacksonville State got off to a wild start. Brendan Quinn (CBB for The Athletic) joined the show for more analysis on the Ohio State-Michigan game.
Bishop and Laurinaitis February 18, 2021
Ohio State looks to avoid losing a trap-game tonight at Penn State. It's time for the CBJ to get going tonight against Nashville. The future of the NFL regarding the salary cap and TV deals. Could the Steelers and Big Ben be heading towards a divorce? Jordan Cornette (ESPN & ACC Network) joined us for some CBB discussion. Michigan QB Joe Milton entered the transfer portal. Shelley Time with Jody Shelley.
Bishop and Laurinaitis February 16th, 2021
We used to love snow days. The Blue Jackets are falling behind. Big week for Buckeye hoops. Is opting out from college basketball now just quitting by another name? A year ago, Beau was on the Buckeye Cruise. Grading new CFB hires. Mike DeCourcy (Sporting News) joined for some Buckeye and bracket talk. JJ Watt thinking about signing with the Browns. Why did Urban hire Doyle? John Breech (CBS Sports) on the show for the latest in the NFL.
Bishop & Laurinaitis November 18, 2020
NBA draft tonight. Should the NFL adopt a draft lottery system? Noon games are the best. Kurt Coleman joined to talk about Movember, the Buckeyes and more. Tough for Ohio State to evaluate their team with so few games played. Jon Blau (The Herald Times) joined to break down Indiana. NFL Higher or Lower. Around CFB and a look ahead at the Big Ten weekend.
Bishop & Laurinaitis November 13, 2020
Missing the trip to Maryland. Other teams have played with guys out. Ryan Day talked about missing the Maryland game. Doug Lesmerises (Cleveland.com) joined to talk about game cancellations. Where’s the Big Ten leadership? Browns shut down facility after player tests positive. Bengals at Steelers on Sunday. Know the Scores. Will they move the College Football Playoff? Tim May joined for some CFB and Buckeye chatter.
Bishop & Laurinaitis November 9, 2020
Ohio State and Rutgers was closer than we thought. Justin Fields continues to be great. College Football playoff shakeup. Are the Buckeyes doing what they need to be a title contender? What is wrong with Michigan and other Big Ten powers? Not sure who the best team in the NFC is. USA Today’s Nate Davis joined us for some NFL talk. Buckeye Blitz. Higher or Lower. Austin Ward (Lettermen Row) on the show to break down OSU’s win over Rutgers.
Bishop and Laurinaitis November 6, 2020
Happy Football Friday! Breaking down every angle of the Buckeyes matchup against Rutgers. Doug Lesmerises (Cleveland.com) and Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined the show to help us do that. A look around the NFL at the midway point. Previewing Saturday's College Football slate. Know the Scores Week 10. And three keys to a Buckeye victory to wrap up the show.
Bishop and Laurinaitis September 8, 2020
Beau and James got into where things sit as of today with a fall Big Ten football season, why time is running out on a potential October start date and more on that topic. They previewed the Titans, Texans, Colts and Jaguars for this NFL season. They also looked at the Browns and Bengals with the NFL season kicking off this week. Guests on today's show included Doug Lemesrises to discuss the latest with Big Ten football and Jim Ayello to get a breakdown on the AFC South.
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Bishop and Laurinaitis September 4, 2020
Beau and James took a deep dive into all of the latest information and whether or not we could see a Big Ten football season this fall. Two-A-Days took a look into the AFC West and what we will see from the Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders and Broncos this season. Guests on today's show included Tim May (Covers Ohio State football for Lettermen Row), J Leman (Big Ten Network Analyst) and Adam Teicher (Covers the Kansas City Chiefs for ESPN NFL Nation).
Bishop and Laurinaitis September 3rd, 2020
Reports are everywhere on the Big Ten, Nebraska player’s lawsuit keeps gaining traction. NBA: Bucks are in trouble with the Heat and Rockets close out Thunder. Going over the Cowboys, Washington Football Team, Eagles and Giants. Matt Lombardo joined us to break down the NFC East. Wrigley Field announces plans for a sports book. How might Ohio State return to play? Plus Husker Online’s Sean Callahan for more on the Nebraska player’s lawsuit.
Bishop and Laurinaitis September 2nd, 2020
Is the Big Ten really on the 1-yard-line? They discuss what might still be holding the Big Ten back. College football games this weekend. Overview of the Packers/Bears and Vikings/Lions. Jeff Dickerson joined us to break down the NFC North. Ohio State president Kristina Johnson on the football situation. And Cincinnati defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman joins us.
Bishop and Laurinaitis September 1st, 2020
The Big Ten revealed that their vote to postpone the season was 11-3, Beau and James think this vote was about amateurism, Could Dabo leave Clemson and follow Trevor Lawrence to the Jaguars? Breaking down the Saints, Falcons, Panthers and Buccaneers. John Hendrix joins for more on the NFC South. Ohio State seems to care more about football than most teams in the Big Ten. Adam Jardy stopped by for some Buckeye basketball talk.
Bishop and Laurinaitis August 31, 2020
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Bishop and Laurinaitis August 28, 2020
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Bishop and Laurinaitis August 26, 2020
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Bishop and Laurinaitis August 25, 2020
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Bishop and Laurinaitis August 24, 2020
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Bishop and Laurinaitis August 21, 2020
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Bishop and Laurinaitis August 20, 2020
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Bishop and Laurinaitis August 19, 2020
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Bishop and Laurinaitis August 18, 2020
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