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Sports Reporters, Assemble! NBA Burning Preseason Questions, Patriots & Cowboys Cuts and MLB Postseason Predictions With Bob Silverman and Andrew Hammond. Plus, Atlanta Sports Guys With Max Marcovitch and Garrett Chapman

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters The Daily Beast's Bob Silverman and The Detroit Free Press' Andrew Hammond to talk about this week's biggest stories in sports from the Patriots and Cowboys moving on from Gilmore and Smith to the MLB postseason kicking off to the Heat and Warriors early-season questions (1:00). Plus, Atlanta Sports Guys' Max Marcovitch and Garrett Chapman on the Braves, Hawks and Falcons (45;00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Max Marcovitch, Garrett Chapman, Robert Silverman, Andrew Hammond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 20211h 26m

College Basketball Preseason Questions, Vanderbilt Look Ahead, and This Year's Michigan Or Alabama With Stats By Will

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by the Young Ken Pom himself Stats By Will to talk about his new eight-part Tennessee basketball series, running the Knoxville Half Marathon, why Vanderbilt could be better than we think next season, why Georgia will most certainly not be, how Chet Holmgren will fit at Gonzaga, Mississippi State or Auburn optimism and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Stats By Will Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 202137 min

College Football Week 6 Picks & Preview, Tennessee Black Unis & Penn State Vs. Iowa With Matt Green

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni and his good friend Matt Green to preview Week 6 in the college football season, Iowa vs. Penn State, Georgia vs. Auburn, Oklahoma vs. Texas, Wyoming vs. Air Force, Utah vs. USC, and so many other big affairs along with the coming expanded CFP Playoff, LSU losing Derek Stingley Jr., more NCAA scholarship and transfer portal changes and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 20211h 22m

MLB Playoff Preview Extravaganza With Jon Tayler of Fangraphs. Plus, Oregon State With Brenden Slaughter of BeaversEdge and Austin FC With Chris Bils of The Striker Texas

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the upcoming MLB postseason, the Red Sox vs. Yankees in the AL Wild Card game, the Rockies locking in Bill Schmidt long-term, the Mets moving on from Luis Rojas, and the cases for and against the Giants, Braves, Dodgers, Cardinals, Brewers, White Sox, Astros and Rays to win the World Series (1:00). Then, BeaversEdge's Brenden Slaughter on the Beaves, Jonathan Smith, how they're 4-1, they're upcoming battle versus Oregon, and much more (60:00). Lastly, Austin FC beat writer Chris Bils on Austin, why they've struggled so much in 2021, issues with the offense, Dominguez, and the future of the club (80:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Jon Tayler, Brenden Slaughter, Chris Bils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 20211h 43m

NFL Screw The Lines Week 5, Bucs Beat Pats and First Place Bengals With Evan Sowards of 49ers Hub. Plus, Dallas Cowboys With Carlos Medina of 680 The Fan and Cal Golden Bears With Nam Lee of Write For California

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk all things Week 4 in the NFL, the 49ers falling to the Seahawks again, the Falcons blowing it against Washington, the Cowboys and Cardinals making a statement, Fangio getting upset at the Ravens, Brady taking down Belichick on Sunday Night Football, Miami continuing to struggle and their Week 5 NFL Screw The Lines picks (1:00). Then, 680 The Fan and The Audio Fun Bag's Carlos Medina joins the program to talk about the Dallas Cowboys, how they beat the Panthers, Dak's development, Dan Quinn's impact defensively, and much more (80:00). Lastly, Write For California's Nam Le on the Cal Golden Bears, what's gone wrong this season, their latest loss to the Washington State Cougars, Chase Garbers, Justin Wilcox's job security and much more (105:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Evan Sowards, Carlos Medina, Nam Le Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 20212h 5m

College Football Week 5 Recap, Cincy Rises Against Notre Dame, Arkansas & Ole Miss Faceplant With Matt Green. Plus, MLB With Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to recap Week 5 in the college football season, Cincy taking down Notre Dame, blowouts in Athens and Tuscaloosa, Tennessee's curbstomping of Mizzou on the road, Iowa's collision course with Penn State, Dan Mullen dropping another one to Kentucky and much more (1:00). Then, Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias on the MLB Playoffs, Yankees vs. Red Sox, the Mariners, Hanley Ramirez trying to make a comeback, Padres firing Jayce Tingler, Rockies making Bill Schmidt their permanent GM and the Orioles' offseason outlook (75:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Stacey Gotsulias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 20211h 48m

Sports Reporters, Assemble! NBA COVID Vaccine Drama and Brady vs. Belichick With Andrew Hammond and Bob Silverman. Plus, Atlanta Sports Guys With Max Marcovitch and Garrett Chapman and Tennessee vs. Mizzou Preview With Ryan Schumpert and Ethan Stone

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and The Detroit Free Press' Andrew Hammond to talk about the latest COVID-19 vaccination comments from Draymond Green and LeBron James, the hysteria surrounding it and why it is so frustrating along with the SNF matchup between Brady and Belichick. Plus, Atlanta Sports Guys' Garrett Chapman and Max Marcovitch on the Falcons, Braves and Hawks and a Tennessee Vols vs. Mizzou Tigers preview with Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert and UTK Daily Beacon's Ethan Stone.Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Robert Silverman, Andrew Hammond, Max Marcovitch, Garrett Chapman, Ryan Schumpert, Ethan Stone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 20211h 53m

College Football Week 5 Picks & Preview, Hawgs In Athens and Cincy's Super Bowl versus Notre Dame With Matt Green. Plus, Georgia Southern With GATA Talk's Matt Mauney And App State With Adam Witten

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to preview Week 5 in college football, Arkansas vs. UGA, Ole Miss vs. Alabama, Tennessee on the road versus Mizzou, Kentucky's issues against Florida, Notre Dame vs. Cincinnati, and so much more (1:00). Then, GATA Talk's Matt Mauney joins the program to talk Chad Lunsford's firing at Georgia Southern, the issues with the kid chugging the bear on top of the bus, the next coach in Statesboro, why Willie Fritz left, and much more (75:00). Lastly, App State play-by-play announcer Adam Witten joins the program to talk App State vs. Marshall, Chad Brice's QB Play thus far, how they match up against Georgia State, their Coastal Carolina and Louisiana matchups, and much more (105:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Matt Mauney, Adam Witten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 20212h 11m

Milwaukee Bucks Season Preview With Gyro Step's Ti Windisch and Parkview Panthers Head Coach Eric Godfree

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by the Gyro Step's TI Windisch to talk about Milwaukee Bucks heading into the 2021-22 season, how Giannis gets even better, the looming juggernaut that is the Nets, the additions of Grayson Allen and Rodney Hood, the departure of PJ Tucker, the lack of depth inside and if they need another wing heading into the season (1:00). Then, Parkview High School head coach Eric Godfree joins the program to talk about this season, practice issues still being prevalent this fall, what schemes have worked offensively and defensively this season, the Corky Kell opener vs. Mill Creek, the upcoming battle against Grayson and Brookwood to close (45:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: TI Windisch, Eric Godfree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 20211h 12m

NFL Week 4 Screw The Lines, Rodgers Stuns Niners, and Steelers Are In Trouble With Evan Sowards. Plus, Georgia Tech vs. UNC Fallout With GoJackets' Rod Mackenzie

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to recap what happened in Week 3 of the NFL, his Niners going down against Green Bay, the issues with Lance vs. Jimmy G, trusting Kyle Shanahan, the dominant NFC West, the Steelers' real problems with Big Ben, the Manning Cast, how the Falcons beat the Giants, and make their Week 4 NFL Screw The Lines picks (1:00). Then, GoJackets' Rod Mackenzie joins the program to talk about Georgia Tech taking down UNC on Saturday in Atlanta, how it happened, the emergence of Jeff Sims, Tech's defensive prowess, how the team has gained more confidence in recent weeks and much more (75:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Evan Sowards, Rod Mackenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 20211h 36m

College Football Week 4 Recap, Vols Fall Against Gators, and Texas A&M's QB Problem With Matt Green. Plus, MLB With Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about what happened in Week 4 of the college football season, Notre Dame's QB controversy, how Tennessee took it to Florida, what next for Clemson, Georgia vs. Arkansas on the horizon, Spencer Rattler's future in Norman and much more (1:00). Then, Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias on the Yankees vs. Red Sox Series, the Padres missing the playoffs, the Cardinals refusing to lose, Billy Beane in New York, Ohtani not a lock to stay with Angels, and the AL Wild Card race (60:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Stacey Gotsulias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 20211h 28m

Sports Reporters, Assemble! NFL Week 3, Brooklyn's COVID Problem and Timberwolves Drama With Robert Silverman and Andrew Hammond. Plus, Atlanta Sports Guys With Garret Chapman and Rocky Top, Let's Rock With Ryan Schumpert

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters Andrew Hammond of The Detroit Free Press and Robert Silverman of The Daily Beast to talk about the first couple weeks of the NFL, Zach Wilson's early issues, more COVID vaccine drama in the NBA and what to make of the latest in Minnesota and their latest dysfunction (1:00). Then, 92.9 The Game's Garrett Chapman comes on to talk Hawks, training camp being around the corner, Deandre Hunter's ailing knee, the Falcons, Atlanta vs. New York and much more (60:00). Lastly, Rocky Top Let's Rock on the Tennessee Vols with Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert on Hendon Hooker vs. Joe Milton, Florida vs. UT, match ups to watch and much more (90:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Robert Silverman, Andrew Hammond, Garrett Chapman, and Ryan Schumpert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 20211h 45m

College Basketball Sleeper Teams, Duke vs. Kentucky Recruiting and USC Lands Iwuchukwu With Stats By Will

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Stats By Will to talk about the best remaining prospects in college basketball for the 2022 class, Kentucky and Duke battling it out on top of college basketball once again, Smith getting an extension at Wazzu, sleeper teams in CBB next season, if Memphis will figure it out offensively and USC getting 5-star big Vincent Iwuchukwu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 202143 min

College Football Week 4 Picks & Preview, CFP Expansion Talks and Deion At USC Possibilities With Matt Green. Plus, MLB With Jon Tayler of Fangraphs and Michigan Wolverines With Daniel Dash of The Michigan Daily

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to preview Week 4 of the college football season, Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame, LSU vs. Mississippi State, Tennessee vs. Florida, and so many others along with Finebaum on Deion Sanders at USC, Kiffin on Alabama and the transfer portal and the latest on CFP expansion (1:00). Then, Fangraphs' Jon Tayler joins the program to talk the card incident between the Rays and Blue Jays, more Padres front-office changes, the Cardinals, Anthony Gose, more (75:00). To wrap, The Michigan Daily's Daniel Dash joins the show to talk Michigan football through three weeks, Cade McNamara's development, the new defense, Josh Gattis, Ohio State and more (120:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Jon Tayler & Daniel Dash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 20212h 22m

Ben Simmons Trade Problems, Clippers New Arena and Lakers Season Preview With Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Plus, Cleveland Browns With Holly Wetzel of The Orange Is Oranger

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about the latest development in the Ben Simmons trade saga, what Philadelphia can get for him before the season, the Clippers moving to Inglewood, the Lakers' offseason moves, how Westbrook will fit in Los Angeles, the veteran-heavy glue guys, if the Lakers can secure a top-4 seed, Western Conference contenders and much more (1:00). Then, Awful Announcing and The Orange Is Oranger's Holly Wetzel jumps on the program to talk about the Browns through two weeks, the dominance of Cleveland's offensive line, Baker's toughness, missing OBJ, losing Landry, issues with the secondary early on and much more (60:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Jovan Buha, Holly Wetzel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 20211h 26m

College Football Week 3 Recap, Screw The Lines NFL Week 3 and Auburn vs. Penn State With Matt Green, Evan Sowards and Shea Brennaman

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about what happened in Florida vs. Alabama, no great teams thus far in college football, Colorado's horrid offense, a bad call in Miss State vs. Memphis, BYU holding the fort against Arizona State, Bo Nix, Auburn vs. Penn State and much more College Football Week 3 analysis (1:00). Then, 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards on NFL Week 2 action, the 49ers surviving the Eagles, the horrible Falcons, NFL's taunting penalty problem, Lamar Jackson carrying the load against KC, Houston's QB room without Tyrod Taylor and much more (75:00). Then, Auburn alum Shea Brennaman joins the program to talk all things Auburn vs. Penn State, what happened, where they're going with Bo Nix, issues with the defensive line, Tank Bigsby and much more (140:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 20212h 40m

BONUS: Lauren Rider, City Councilwoman, District Four, Knoxville, Tennessee

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Knoxville City Councilwoman Lauren Rider to talk about her career, how important local politics really is for Americans, getting involved, growing up in Augusta, her career as a librarian, her favorite politicians, working in government during a global pandemic and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Lauren Rider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 20211h 18m

College Football Week 4 Picks & Predictions, USC's Next Coach and Auburn In Happy Valley With Matt Green. Plus, MLB With Fangraphs' Jon Tayler and Utah Jazz With KSL's Ben Anderson

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about their Week 4 picks in the college football season, Auburn heading to Happy Valley to face Penn State, the USC job opening up, Skylar Thompson's injury for Kansas State, musical chairs at QB for Texas, the Florida vs. Alabama showdown and much more (1:00). Then, Fangraphs' Jon Tayler on the Giants and Dodgers making the postseason, Ryan Braun's retirement, Michael Conforto's upcoming free agency and much more (60:00). Lastly, KSL's Ben Anderson on the Jazz, Donovan Mitchell's development, winning the West next season, Rudy Gay's impact, and possible new color schemes in Utah (90:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Jon Tayler and Ben Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 20211h 50m

Minnesota Vikings With The Daily Norseman's Eric Thompson and Iowa Hawkeyes With Hawk Central's Chad Leistikow

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by The Daily Norseman's Eric Thompson to gross on about their horrible teams, the Vikings and Falcons, what happened in Cincy for Minny on Sunday, the horrid offensive line play, questions with Mike Zimmer at head coach, a potentially terrible NFC North and much more (1:00). Then, Chad Leistikow of Hawk Central hops on the pod to talk about Iowa's big win over rival Iowa State over the weekend, how it happened, Spencer Petras's development, looking ahead to Ohio State and the rest of the Big Ten slate and much more (22:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Eric Thompson, Chad Leistikow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 202140 min

Screw The Lines NFL Week 2, Falcons Are Awful, and NFC West Dominance With 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about all the action in Week 1 of the NFL season, the 49ers dominating on offense, Kyle benching key guys before the game, the Falcons' o-line monstrosity, the Vikings flailing in Cincy, the Steelers being pretenders again, the dominant showing for the NFC West, the Packers laying an egg and so much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Evan Sowards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 202155 min

College Football Week 3 Recap, Oregon's Statement Win and Texas Is Still Not Back With Matt Green

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to recap Week 2 of the college football season, how Iowa took down Iowa State, Oregon's big win over the Buckeyes, the quarterback issue at Georgia, Texas getting blasted by Arkansas, Miss State's Home Dog of the Week victory, and BYU ending Utah's longtime winning streak against the Cougs.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Matt Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 20211h 10m

Sports Reporters, Assemble! NFL Week 1, Ben Simmons Trades & Big 12 Expansion With Andrew Hammond and Bob Silverman. Plus, Atlanta Sports Guys With Max Marcovitch and Garrett Chapman and Tennessee Vols With Ryan Schumpert and Ethan Stone

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and The Detroit Free Press's Andrew Hammond to talk about the Bucs vs. Cowboys opener, their favorite Ben Simmons trade ideas and the Big 12 expanding with BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF (1:00). Then, the Atlanta Sports Guys with Max Marcovitch and Garrett Chapman return to talk about TrueHoop's piece on the Hawks winning an NBA title, trading for Bradley Beal, Falcons vs. Eagles, Titletown High review, and Austin Riley hype (40:00). Lastly, Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert and the UTK Daily Beacon's Ethan Stone on Tennessee vs. Pitt, what happened last week, Joe Milton, missing Tiyon Evans, Jimmy Calloway's return and much more (90:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Robert Silverman, Andrew Hammond, Max Marcovitch, Garrett Chapman, Ryan Schumpert and Ethan Stone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 20211h 45m

Bucs Take Down Cowboys Late With Chase's Bud Bogle. Plus, Green Bay Packers With Pack-A-Day's Perri Goldstein and vs. Saints and Cleveland Indians With Bally Sports' Al Pawlowski

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by his buddy Bogle to talk about his Cowboys going down in heartbreaking fashion to the Bucs on Thursday Night Football, how Dak looked, new faces on the defense, Vita Vae's dominance, the awesome wide-receiver unit and much more (1:00). Then, Pack-A-Day's Perri Goldstein joins the program to talk about the Packers' upcoming battle against New Orleans, the new defensive coordinator, questions on the offensive line, Aaron Rodgers' swan song in Green Bay and much more (25:00). Lastly, Bally Sports' Al Pawlowski sits down with Chase to talk about the Cleveland Indians, the return of McKenzie and Zimmer, a dominant starting rotation when healthy, Myles Straw's rise and much more (50:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Bogle, Perri Goldsein, and Al Pawlowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 20211h 8m

College Football Week 2 Picks & Preview, Minnesota Loses Ibrahim and Cy-Hawk Showdown With Matt Green. Plus, MLB With Fangraphs' Jon Tayler and Army vs. Georgia State Analysis With Black Knight Nation's Sal Interdonato

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Week 2 in the college football season, Vanderbilt already shuffling their offensive play-caller duties, Randy Edsall out at UConn, Minnesota losing Mo Ibrahim for the season, the Huskies on primetime vs. Michigan, the battle for the Cy-Hawk trophy and much more (1:00). Then, Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Braves extending Morton, Mullens joining the 25-25 club for the Orioles, DeGrom's medical miracle per the Mets, Mondesi's return for Kansas City and Bradley Zimmer's emergence in Cleveland (60:00). Lastly, Black Knight Nation's Sal Interdonato on the Army vs. Georgia State game, why Army is looking good for another strong season, why the Black Knights are hard to prepare for, who to watch this season and much more (120:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Jon Tayler, Sal Interdonato Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 20212h 13m

NBA New Faces, New Situations, Paul Pierce's Legacy and the State of the New York Knicks With SNY's David Vertsberger. Plus, UGA vs. Clemson With Not That Ryan Adams and New England Revolution With Jeff Lemieux

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by SNY's David Vertsberger to talk about SI's Chris Mannix's great piece on Paul Pierce, the Celtics almost drafting Dirk Nowitzki, the Big 3 in Boston, which new faces in new places they like the most from Ime Udoka in Boston to Rick Carlisle in Indiana to Patrick Beverely in Minnesota, along with their assessment with where the Knicks are heading in 2021-22 (1:00). Then, one of Chase's best friends Not That Ryan Adams returns to talk UGA's big win vs. Clemson, how it happened, questions at wide receiver, the offense long-term, and comparing them to Alabama and much more (45:00). Lastly, Revolution Soccer's Jeff Lemieux stops by to talk about the best team in MLS this season, how they've done it, Bruce Arena's managerial chops, and if they will finally bring home their first MLS cup this fall.Host: Chase ThomasGuests: David Vertsberger, Not That Ryan Adams, Jeff Lemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 20211h 20m

Confidence Is Everything NFL Week 1 Preview, Chris Hogan Makes Saints and Goodbye, Cam With Evan Sowards of 49ers Hub

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about their teams, the Falcons and 49ers, heading into Week 1 of the NFL season, Trey Lance's injured hand, the Falcons' backup QB spot, Tyler Dunne's great piece on Chris Hogan and the Saints, Cam Newton's uncertain NFL future and make their Confidence Picks for Week 1 of the NFL season from the Cowboys at Tampa to open on Thursday to the Browns in Kansas City on Sunday afternoon.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Evan Sowards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 20211h 6m

College Football Week 1 Recap, Georgia Downs Clemson and the ACC Fails Early Test With Matt Green. Plus, Sunday Night MLB With Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to recap Week 1 of the college football season, Georgia taking down Clemson, Notre Dame surviving FSU, CJ Stroud passing his first test at OSU, real trouble at Washington and Georgia Tech, Penn State making a statement vs. Wisconsin and so much more (1:00). Then, Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias returns for Sunday Night MLB to talk about the Dodgers losing A.J. Pollock, more Mets craziness, the Yankees' bullpen, the Blue Jays needing to lock up Robbie Ray and Marcus Semien and much more (105:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Stacey Gotsulias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 20212h 2m

Sports Reporters, Assemble! Mets Front Office Disaster, Wilson & Mahomes Comparisons & CFB Minute With Robert Silverman and Andrew Hammond. Plus, Tennessee Vols vs. Bowling Green Reactions With Ryan Schumpert and Ethan Stone

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and The Detroit Free Press' Andrew Hammond to talk about the Mets latest front-office debacle, the Zach Wilson & Pat Mahomes comps for the Jets and ESPN shaking up First Take (1:00). Then, Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert and UTK Daily Beacon's Ethan Stone on the Vols taking down Bowling Green, Tiyon Evans' first game showing out, Joe Milton's inaccuracy, the up-tempo offense and much more (40:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Robert Silverman, Andrew Hammond, Ryan Schumpert and Ethan Stone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 20211h 2m

College Football Pick 'Em Week 1, Bishop Sycamore Hilarity and Zeb Noland At QB For South Carolina With Matt Green. Plus, UGA vs. Clemson With Dawg Sports' Graham Coffey & Diamondbacks With Jack Sommers of AZ Snake Pit

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Week Zero in college football, what happened with Nebraska, ESPN getting bamboozled by Bishop Sycamore, Zeb Noland starting for South Carolina and then get to their Week 1 picks in the college football season (1:00). Then, Dawg Sports' Graham Coffey joins the program to preview the Georgia vs. Clemson match-up, how it will go, matchups to watch, DJ vs. JT, and much more (60:00). Lastly, AZ Snake Pit's Jack Sommers on the Diamondbacks' disastrous season, Marte's future, stats to like and not like, and how long this rebuild will go (90:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Graham Coffey and Jack Sommers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 3, 20211h 56m

Yankees Bullpen Questions, Mariners Extensions and Rays Devil Magic With Fangraphs' Jon Tayler. Plus, West Virginia Mountaineers With The Daily Athenaeum's Charles Montgomery and Baltimore Orioles With MASN's Roch Kubatko

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Yankees losing Britton for the year, the Blue Jays fall, Nats promoting Ruiz, the Pirates firing their pitching coach, extensions for Dipoto and Servais, and the Rays running away with the AL East (1:00). Then, West Virginia football preview with Charles Montgomery to talk Jarrett Doege, Neal Brown in Year 3, questions in the secondary, and a brutal schedule (60:00). Lastly, MASN's Roch Kubatko talks with Chase about the Baltimore Orioles, what's gone wrong in 2021, issues developing talent, keep Mancini, Mullens and Means long-term and when they'll be contending again (80:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Jon Tayler, Charles Montgomery and Roch Kubatko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2, 20211h 36m

Rondo To The Lakers, Gordon Extension For Denver and Warriors' Title Chances With Malik Brown

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Peachtree Hoops' Malik Brown to talk about the Lakers getting even older by adding Rondo, what to make of the top of the Western Conference, the Nuggets potentially extending Aaron Gordon, Ben Simmons' future in Philly, Thad Young in Phoenix and if the Warriors can win the title in 2021-22.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Malik Brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 202154 min

7 Super Bowl Contenders, 49ers & Falcons Preseason Finales, and Trouble In Vegas With Evan Sowards of 49ers Hub

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to run through 7 teams who can realistically win a Super Bowl this year, banter about why San Francisco is not one of them, the Falcons and Niners preseason finales, hope for Jimmy G, the Eagles trading for Minshew, Bridgewater winning the Denver job, and teams still calling about Watson.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Evan Sowards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 202154 min

Mets Thumbs Down Own Fans, Yankees vs. Red Sox Wild Card Game Possibility, and the Mariners With Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias to talk about the Mets' players feuding with the fans, Cohen getting involved on Twitter, the Pirates releasing Polanco, Kluber back for NY, Phillies losing Hoskins, a. potential Yankees vs. Red Sox WC game and the Mariners hanging around in the AL playoff race.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Stacey Gotsulias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 202151 min

BONUS: Drew Magary, Defector Media & Author

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas talks with Defector Media's Drew Magary about the company's one-year anniversary, leaving Deadspin, writing fiction vs. nonfiction, what Defector gets right, what he wanted to do when he was younger, how parenthood informs his writing, his health scare, writing THE HIKE, his upcoming book, and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Drew Magary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 202136 min

Sports Reporters, Assemble! NFL QB Battles, Cavs Trade For Lauri and CFB Week Zero With Andrew Hammond and Bob Silverman. Plus, Atlanta Sports Guys With Garrett Chapman and Max Marcovitch

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and The Detroit Free Press's Andrew Hammond to talk about fun NFL QB battles, the Cavs trading for Lauri Markkanen and the CFB Minute on Week Zero in college football (1:00). Then, the Atlanta Sports Guys Garret Chapman and Max Marcovitch on the Braves' elite infield, the Falcons preseason finale against Cleveland, the Falcons releasing Hawkins and the Hawks early NBA Power Rankings (60:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Robert Silverman, Andrew Hammond, Max Marcovitch, Garrett Chapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 20211h 30m

SEC CFB Preview, Pac-12 & Big Ten & ACC Alliance, and Nebraska vs. Illinois With Matt Green. Buffalo Bills With Sal Capaccio

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk preview the SEC, what to make of Florida vs. Georgia, the rough season ahead for South Carolina, Kentucky's ceiling, Texas A&M's year, Ole Miss vs. Miss State, poor Arkansas, and the wildcard that is LSU, along with their first preview of Week 0's Nebraska vs. Illinois and the "alliance" between the PAC-12, Big 10 and ACC (1:00). Then, Buffalo Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio calls in to talk about the Bills, their offseason, Josh Allen in Year 3, the addition of Emmanuel Sanders, the loaded defense, Levi Wallace praise and being the favorite in the AFC East (120:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 20212h 12m

Memphis Adds Sheed, Duren and Bates, Wazzu Moneyball and Akinjo At Baylor With Stats By Will. Plus, MLB With Fangraphs' Jon Tayler and Boston College Eagles With Rivals' Andy Backstrom

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Orioles moving up to No. 1 in the MLB pipeline rankings, Bregman returning for Houston, the fall of the Red Sox, a November World Series, and much more (1:00). Then, Stats By Will on Memphis adding Sheed to the coaching staff, Duren and Bates to the team, how Kyle Smith has rebuilt Washington State basketball, Akinjo at Baylor, and the impact of the mid-range shot in college basketball (45:00). Lastly, Rivals' Andy Backstrom on Boston College football, Jurkovec's rise, the absence of a running game, questions in the secondary, and what Jeff Hafley has gotten right so far at BC (90:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 20211h 53m

Lakers Offseason Grade, Cleveland Wing Help, and Fox In Sacramento With Corban Ford. Plus, Oklahoma State With Eli Lederman and Washington Football Team With Pete Hailey

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Tulsa World's Eli Lederman to talk about the upcoming season for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, Spencer Sanders bouncing back, becoming a defense-first team in recent years, their future in the Big 12, schedule landmines like in Boise and much more (1:00). Then, NBC Sports Washington's Pete Hailey joins the program to talk Washington Football team, Ryan Fitzpatrick, the new wideout options opposite of Terry McLaurin, Jaret Patterson's camp, the elite defense, Landon Collins, NFC East expectations, more (18:00). Lastly, Corban Ford joins the show to talk about the Lakers' offseason choices, De'Aaron Fox being content in Sacramento, Jeremy Lamb's trade value in Indy, Jared Dudley to the Mavs, Cavs looking for wing help and much more (48:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Eli Lederman, Pete Hailey and Corban Ford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 20211h 22m

Cam Newton's COVID Blunder, Ja'Marr Chase's Drops In Cincy and AFC East Preview With 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards. Plus, LA Galaxy and Angel City With LA Times' Kevin Baxter

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by LA Times' Kevin Baxter to talk about Angel City FC, the big-time owners involved, the expansion of NWSL, LA Galaxy, Chicarito's absence, Niko Hämäläinen’s addition, Dejan Joveljic's fit next to Chicarito, and much more (1:00). Then, 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about Cam Newton's COVID mistake in New England, Ja'Marr Chase's drop issues in Cincy, NFL Week 2 Preseason risers and fallers, and their preview of the AFC East, believing in the Dolphins, the Patriots' weak offense, the Bills being the favorites and the Jets finding a way not to finish last (30:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Kyle Baxter, Evan Sowards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 20211h 23m

Sunday Night MLB Talk, Yankees Surging, Rangers Front Office Changes, MLB New CBA Questions With Stacey Gotsulias of Locked On Yankees

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias to talk about the Yankees winning nine-straight games, the Padres falling out of a Wild Card spot in the NL, the Cardinals extending Molina, Lindor's ownership problem in New York, the Rangers parting ways with their assistant GM and the new salary considerations for the next MLB CBA.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Stacey Gotsulias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 202147 min

Sports Reporters, Assemble! Draymond Green And Kevin Durant Talk, Meddling Mets Ownership and NFL Taunting With Robert Silverman and Andrew Hammond. Plus, Atlanta Sports Guy With Garrett Chapman and Max Marcovitch

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and The Detroit Free Press's Andrew Hammond to talk about Draymond and Kevin Durant talk it out about Golden State, the weird Mets' ownership situation and why the NFL is cracking down on taunting (1:00). The, the Atlanta Sports Guys' Max Marcovitch and Garrett Chapman return for the local hour on the podcast to talk about the first-place Braves, the Falcons second preseason game, AJ McCarron stinking it up, questions on the offensive line, the Kevin Huerter contract situation and much more (45:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Robert Silverman, Andrew Hammond, Max Marcovitch, Garrett Chapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 20211h 33m

Big 12 CFB Preview, Nebraska NCAA Troubles and Joey Gatewood Transfers Again With Matt Green. Plus, Not AEW Or WWE With RBR Wrestling's Maxwell Baumbach

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by RBR Wrestling's Maxwell Baumbach to talk about his decision to leave the show, why he left, fatherhood, his basketball writing, his NBA Draft takes, if he will still keep up with pro wrestling and so much more (1:00). Then, fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green and Chase preview the Big 12, why Texas Tech and Texas is in real trouble, Baylor's march for 6 wins, if Kansas can steal two on their schedule and if this is the year Iowa State gets over the hump along with some talk on Nebraska, Scott Frost, Joey Gatewood and Terry Wilson winning the New Mexico Lobos QB job (50:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Maxwell Baumbach, Matt Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 20211h 53m

Voit Vs Rizzo Beef, Jack Morris Nonsense and Streaking Cardinals With Fangraphs' Jon Tayler. Plus, Florida Gators With Nick Marcinko and College Basketball With Stats By Will

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Inside The Gator's Nick Marcinko to talk about the Florida Gators, why Georgia is weirdly considered the favorite in the SEC, the case for Emory Jones, questions for Todd Grantham's defense, the Florida schedule and much more (1:00). Then, Stats By Will joins the program to talk about which COVID-19 CBB season stats are real and which are fake from the home-court advantage impact to the fall of the Blue Bloods and much more (30:00). Lastly, Fangraphs' Jon Tayler joins Chase to talk about Luke Voit vs. Anthony Rizzo in New York, Jack Morris's nonsense on Ohtani, MLB growing their national audience, Clint Frazier's MLB future and the Cardinals streaking in the NL Central (60:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Nick Marcinko, Stats By Will and Jon Tayler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 20211h 51m

Embiid's Philly Extension, Jalen Green's Summer League, and Marcus Smart Staying In Boston With Zach Allen of The Dream Shake. Plus, Alabama Crimson Tide With Roll Tide Wire's Stacey Blackwood

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Roll Tide Wire's Stacey Blackwood to talk about Bryce Young at Alabama, the differences with the new offensive coordinator in Bill O'Brien, who wins that second corner spot, Henry To'o To'o's fit on the defense, questions after John Metchie at receiver and what looks like a brutal schedule for Alabama (1:00). Plus, The Dream Shake's Zach Allen on Joel Embiid's extension in Philly, Jalen Green's Summer League and Detroit comments, the Eric Bledsoe trade, Marcus Smart's extension and the Pelicans' roster heading into 2021 (25:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Zach Allen, Stacey Blackwood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 20211h 1m

AFC North Preview, Dak's Hurt Shoulder, and Tim Tebow Blocks With Evan Sowards of 49ers Hub and Lindsey OK. Plus, Chicago Bears With Lester Wiltfong of Windy City Gridiron and Boston Celtics With Boston Herald's Mark Murphy

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Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Windy City Gridiron's Lester Wiltfong Jr. to preview the Chicago Bears, Justin Fields' preseason debut, Matt Nagy calling plays, their new defensive coordinator, offensive line questions, the Anthony Miller trade and much more (1:00). Then, the Boston Herald's Mark Murphy on the Celtics, trading Kemba, adding Shroder and Horford, Tatum and Brown's next jump, needing more offense, Marcus Smart's future and much more (20:00). Lastly, 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards and Lindsey OK on the AFC North, the Browns vs. Ravens showdown, questions in Pittsburgh, the Bengals' receivers, Dak's shoulder, Tim Tebow and Alex Smith to ESPN (40:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Evan Sowards, Mark Murphy, Lindsey OK, Lester Wiltfong Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 20212h 0m

Blue Jays Down The Stretch, Tyler Gilbert's No-No, and Lewis Brinson Getting Hot With Andrew Stoeten and Stacey Gotsulias of Locked On Yankees

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Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Blue Jays writer Andrew Stoeten and Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias to banter about the Blue Jays and Yankees battling it out in the AL East, the fall of the Red Sox, who to believe in more down the stretch, Tyler Gilbert's no-hitter for Arizona, Brandon Crawford's extension for the Giants, Lewis Brinson getting hot in July for Miami and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Andrew Stoeten, Stacey Gotsulias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 202145 min

BONUS: Tripp Crosby, Green Tricycle Studios

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Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by YouTuber, film director and comedian Tripp Crosby to talk about his career, pursuing your dreams in your 20s, how money changes what you create and for how long, making a movie, what works on YouTube, what he wanted to do growing up, how becoming a parent changes things, why he stopped doing his podcast and YouTube show and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 202148 min

Sports Reporters, Assemble! Friday Night Lights, MLB Partnerships and Field Of Dreams Game With Robert Silverman of The Daily Beast. Plus, Atlanta Sports Guys With Garrett Chapman and Max Marcovitch

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Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporter The Daily Beast's Bob Silverman to talk about his high school wrestling career, Friday Night Lights in NYC and the South, Clay Travis vs. the Tennessee school board, MLB's Field Of Dreams game, and much more (2:00). Then, the Atlanta Sports Guys' Garrett Chapman and Max Marcovitch return to talk about the Falcons' preseason depth chart, Cooper and Johnson in NBA Summer League for the Hawks, the Braves over .500 and chasing the Phillies and much more (30:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 20211h 14m

Dr. Britt Baker Returns Home, Christian Cage's AEW & Impact Title Shot and NXT Releases With Tyler Batiste. Plus, CFB Big Ten Preview With Matt Green

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Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Tyler Batiste to talk about being in the building for this week's episode of AEW Dynamite in Pittsburgh, Dr. Britt Baker returning home, if Darby Allin is working too many television matches, Christian Cage as Impact world champ, the absence of "Hangman" Adam Page, Keith Lee's scary health update, and more NXT releases (2:00). Then, fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green and Chase talk about Greg Sankey's extension, Florida losing an important corner, BYU's NIL move and their thoughts on the Big Ten heading into 2021 (40:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Tyler Batiste, Matt Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 20212h 4m

Fernando Tatis Jr. In The Outfield, Jameson Taillon's Hot July and Luis Rojas' Job Security With Fangraphs' Jon Tayler. Plus, Bulls With Bulls HQ's Mark K and ATL United With 92.9 The Game's Mike Conti

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Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Bulls HQ's Mark K to talk about their offseason thus far, trading for Lonzo Ball, signing DeMar Derozan, the development of Patrick Williams, and the trade options for Lauri Markkanen (2:00). Then, 92.9 The Game's Mike Conti on Atlanta United, what went wrong with Heinze, the next manager for the club, Josef Martinez's commitment to Atlanta and much more (17:00). Lastly, Fangraphs' Jon Tayler and Chase banter about the Red Sox, Yankees, Jameson Taillon, the Mets firing Luis Rojas at the end of the season, Luis Robert's return in Chicago and so much more (40:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Mark K, Mike Conti and Jon Tayler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 20211h 15m