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From big games to big headlines, Balls & Banter is where sports, entertainment, and the day’s wildest storylines collide. Hosted by former counterterrorism officer and sports junkie Drew Berquist, the show delivers fast-moving takes, sharp banter, and no-fluff analysis. It is heavy on football and major American sports, with a dash of news and culture when it’s too ridiculous (or too important) to ignore. It’s energetic, unfiltered, and built for fans who want laughs, real talk, and a host who doesn’t tiptoe around the truth.

  1. vor 3 Tagen

    UNC's Belichick Experiment is Imploding, Ohio State Cashes In Big, & All 32 NFL Teams Have Reported

    North Carolina's football experiment under Bill Belichick is already under intense scrutiny as general manager Michael Lombardi is placed on leave and the program faces an investigation from the College Sports Commission. We discuss why the Tar Heels abandoned a successful formula, whether Mack Brown deserved the same level of investment, and how the "33rd NFL team" approach has quickly unraveled. We also cover Warde Manuel's massive buyout, Ohio State's record-setting jersey sponsorship with JPMorgan Chase, Stanford players taking another step toward unionization, every NFL team officially arriving at training camp, Jamal Adams joining Brian Flores' defense in Minnesota, Vita Vea requesting a trade from Tampa Bay, the latest Madden 99 Club, and the tragic shooting involving Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's family. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: North Carolina has place GM Michael Lombardi on leave. https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2081716915949478060?s=20 UNC’s football team is being investigated by the College Sports Commission https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2081812497812570160?s=20 Warde Manuel buyouthttps://x.com/achristovichh/status/2081051108982624409?s=20 Stanford football players have established the first chapter of the College Football Players Association https://x.com/RossDellenger/status/2081681002049454330?s=20 https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/stanford-football-players-reach-key-threshold-on-path-to-college-player-unionization-095700677.html Texas A&M Gameday suites are crazy nice, and minutes from Kyle Field https://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2081908496703127900?s=20 MInnesota Vikings signing Jamal Adams https://x.com/NFL/status/2081905798914220074?s=20 Madden 99-rating club https://x.com/NFLonFOX/status/2081793409627668986?s=20 Elijah Bieniemy, the 27-year-old son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy, has been arrested after allegedly shooting his mother, Mia, multiple times Sunday https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2081754068117045312?s=20

  2. 23. Juli

    Sophie Doubles Down on Sanity, the Miami Heat Have a New Job Opening 🤣, and Days of Thunder 2!

    Did the Miami Heat accidentally leak LeBron James' return before it happened? We break down the viral livestream mishap and what it could mean. We also discuss Sophie Cunningham doubling down on her stance regarding women's sports, Victor Wembanyama becoming the face of NBA 2K27, NFL training camps officially getting underway, Patrick Kane's return to Chicago, and why four Minnesota Twins teammates somehow chose the same loaded college football Saturday for their weddings. Plus, Days of Thunder 2 moves forward with Tom Cruise, and we close with why banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks should be one of the easiest bipartisan issues in America. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: The hero we needed, Sophie Cunningham doubles down on protecting women's sports from transgenders https://x.com/LeadingReport/status/2079948237364957187?s=20Sophie Cunningham responds to reporters about her comments https://x.com/ClayTravis/status/2080085380666183911?s=20 Miami Heat accidentally schedule livestream on YouTube for Lebron James introductory press conferencehttps://x.com/espn/status/2079903293371781558?s=20 Miami Heat list new YouTube lead job https://x.com/TheDunkCentral/status/2079929462737526893?s=20 San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama is the NBA 2K27 cover athlete https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079919691611414618?s=20 Nancy Pelosi votes against House bill banning members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks. https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2080048488016969821?s=20 Days of Thunder 2 moving forward with Tom Cruise https://x.com/DiscussingFilm/status/2079971252144369983?s=20 Connor Bedard has signed a five-year, $75 million contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks https://x.com/espn/status/2078585123549675732?s=20 Patrick Cane returning to Blackhawks on 2 year deal https://x.com/espn/status/2080279355062624672?s=2 Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals reported to camp yesterday https://x.com/AroundTheNFL/status/2079909157684249018?s=20 Twins teammates Brooks Lee, Luke Keaschall, Ryan Kreidler and Cole Sands are all getting married on November 14th https://x.com/MLB/status/2080124921162719444?s=20

  3. 21. Juli

    Spain Wins It All, ESPN Bloodbath, and is Tom Brady vs. Logan Paul Happening in WWE?

    Spain captured the 2026 FIFA World Cup, capping a tournament that generated more than $9 billion for FIFA and further cemented soccer's global reach. We break down the championship, ESPN's major round of layoffs that reportedly includes Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, and Tom Pelissero, and Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel's decision to step down following the university's external culture review. We also debate Pat Narduzzi's claim that the ACC is better than the Big Ten, preview a loaded November college football slate, discuss Shane Gillis setting attendance records in Philadelphia, Tom Brady's viral Fanatics Fest moment with Logan Paul, and the possibility of Brady entering WWE. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Spain wins World Cup https://x.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/2078963624266133887?s=20 FIFA earns over 9 Billion in 2026 World Cup https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2079271621445968194?s=20 ESPN parting ways with Ryan Clark https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079316347016663349?s=20 NFL Network insider, Tom Pelissero, is expected to be laid off as part of the ESPN layoffs https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079568259678904593?s=20 Karl Ravech is expected to be laid off as part of a new round of layoffs at ESPN https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079555877342785829?s=20 Michigan Athletic director Warde Manuel is out, to step down at end of year https://x.com/espn/status/2079192320847527963?s=20 Pitt's Pat Narduzzi says the ACC is better than the Big Ten https://x.com/On3/status/2078534974446375335?s=20 November 6th CFB slate is amazing https://x.com/TheBuckeyeNut/status/2078976420920070151?s=20 Shane Gillis sets two records at Lincoln Financial Field https://x.com/LFFStadium/status/2078322231420112946?s=20 Tom Brady slaps Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest (TURN DOWN VOLUME) https://x.com/TSN_Sports/status/2078258356796403989?s=20 Tom Brady is reportedly in talks with WWE, possibly related to his on-going feud with Logan Paul https://x.com/WrestleOps/status/2079286546339877215?s=20 West Texas State produced some of wrestling's greatest legends

  4. 16. Juli

    Argentina Storms Back, Spain Rolls & College Baseball Gets Robo-Umps

    The World Cup Final is set after Spain shut out France and Argentina delivered a dramatic comeback to keep its championship hopes alive. We recap both semifinals and look ahead to the title match. Plus, the NHL announces opening day, the ACC changes its football tiebreaker rules, and college baseball approves an ABS challenge system that could dramatically change balls-and-strikes disputes. We also get into a golf-course bear stealing clubs, an awkward moment on the Senate floor, and Danny McBride taking over a new G.I. Joe movie. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Spain takes down France 2-0 https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2077135777356542273?s=20 Argentina storms back and advances to World Cup Finalhttps://x.com/espn/status/2077499201638817829?s=20 NHL Opening Day Sethttps://x.com/NHL/status/2077393083667550659?s=20 A black bear wandered onto a golf course, grabbed a set of golf clubs, and ran off with them. https://x.com/Breaking911/status/2077451603364237706?s=20Chuck Schumer Appears to Let Out Loud Fart on Senate Floor https://x.com/nypost/status/2077427074512396434?s=20 Danny McBride is officially directing a new 'G.I. Joe' movie https://x.com/CultureCrave/status/2077439839964963145?s=20 The ACC changed its tiebreaker rules after last season https://x.com/BussinWTB/status/2077404118784598143?s=20 The NCAA Rules Subcommittee has approved the usage of the ABS challenge system in College Baseball https://x.com/On3/status/2077445148942680479?s=20

  5. 14. Juli

    Michigan's Wild Week, $9.6B NFL Sale and Wemby's Massive Payday ⭐

    Conor McGregor's long-awaited return ended almost immediately with a shocking injury, while Jordan Walker cashed in with a Home Run Derby title worth more than his annual salary. We break down Ryan Blaney's dramatic win in Atlanta, Sophie Cunningham's unforgettable weekend, and the latest shakeup at Michigan as Mike Boynton builds his staff while questions continue to surround athletic director Warde Manuel. Plus, Victor Wembanyama lands a massive extension, the Seattle Seahawks sell for a record $9.6 billion, and Netflix's Quarterback returns. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Jordan Walker wins Homerun Derby https://x.com/UnderdogMLB/status/2076863599453384802?s=20Sophie Cunningham scores 20 pts off bench, after being ring girl for UFC night prior https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2076507402334011699?s=20 Connor McGregor goes down seconds into fight with injury https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2076340887815155983?s=20 Ryan Blaney wins at EchoPark in Atlanta https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2076543797710708824?s=20 Mike Boynton has agreed to 2-year contract to be Michigan basketball coachhttps://x.com/uofmcoverage/status/2075628849056927852?s=20 Brown head coach Mike Martin is leaving to become an assistant coach at Michigan, joining Mike Boynton’s staff there https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2076753477649199283?s=20 University of Michigan board of regents to discuss Warde Manuel's fate as AD https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2076459708882272397?s=20 Victor Wembanyama has agreed to a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension with the Spurs that includes a player option in the fifth season https://x.com/espn/status/2075714828505632802?s=20 Quarterback returns on Netflix tonight https://x.com/NFLMedia/status/2076713263665201405?s=20 A group led by San Francisco 49ers limited partner Vinod Khosla has agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion, a record sale price for an NFL franchise https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2076073755541950654?s=20 Tags: Jordan Walker, Home Run Derby, Conor McGregor, UFC, Sophie Cunningham, Ryan Blaney, NASCAR Atlanta, Mike Boynton, Michigan basketball, Warde Manuel, Victor Wembanyama, Spurs, Seattle Seahawks, NFL ownership, Quarterback Netflix, MLB, NBA, college basketball, sports news, NFL

  6. 9. Juli

    World Cup Quarterfinals, Ivy League AI Cheating Scandals, and McGregor Returns

    World Cup Quarterfinals, Ivy League AI Cheating Scandals, and McGregor ReturnsThe World Cup quarterfinals are here, and we'll preview every matchup as the race to the championship intensifies. We also dive into one of the wildest headlines of the week, discuss the viral Ivy League AI cheating story after exam scores collapsed under in-person testing, and look ahead to Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway. Plus, NASCAR heads to Atlanta's EchoPark Speedway, we wrap up the week's biggest sports stories, and, of course, finish with the best memes from around the internet. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: World Cup Quarter Finals start today... https://x.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/2074656396264763855?s=20Most absurd headline of the week https://x.com/nypost/status/2074961889772052899?s=20 Luke Wilson, 54, and girlfriend Kendall Yates, 24, welcome their first baby https://x.com/californiapost/status/2074955712749306123?s=20Ivy League professor suspected AI cheating, ordered an in-person final, & saw average scores plunge from 96 to 48 https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2075041407597699286?s=20 Connor McGregor vs Max Holloway fight Saturday Nascar is in Atlanta this weekend at Echopark Speedway https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2074561864558612567?s=20 Best Memes of the Week

  7. 7. Juli

    USA Crashes Out, Belgium Trolls Trump, But Don't Worry....Football Is Almost Back

    The U.S. Men's National Team is heading home after a disappointing Round of 16 loss to Belgium. We break down what went wrong, from costly mistakes and sloppy play to the reality of where American soccer still stands on the global stage. We also discuss Belgium's viral Trump dance celebration, the first World Cup quarterfinals ever without Brazil, Germany, or Italy, Chase Briscoe's win in Chicago, the end of Brendan Sorsby's legal battle and what it means for his football future, plus a look back at Hulk Hogan's legendary NWO heel turn and the greatest factions in wrestling history. And don't worry, football is almost back.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:  Joey Chetnut wins 18th hot dog eating championship https://x.com/br_betting/status/2073452183022948357?s=20 US eliminated by Belgium in round of 16 https://x.com/theScore/status/2074313752560775449?s=20For the first time in World Cup history, the quarter finals will not feature Brazil, Germany or Italy https://x.com/PolymarketSport/status/2074182459718033689?s=20 Remaining World Cup bracket https://x.com/ofootball__/status/2074313391137751474?s=20 Chase Briscoe wins NASCAR race at Chicagoland https://x.com/SportsonPrime/status/2073945343436226925?s=20 Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic for third win of the season https://x.com/PGATOUR/status/2073885432748683297?s=20 No further litigation in Brendan Sorsby, NFL case https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2072063030192680974?s=20 On this date in 1996, Hulk Hogan turned heel and the New World Order was born https://x.com/WrestlingNewsCo/status/2074342677835821528?s=20

  8. 2. Juli

    USA Breaks 24-Year Curse, Blockbuster Jalen Brown Trade and LeBron Leaving the Lakers?

    The U.S. Men's National Team finally earned its first World Cup knockout-round victory since 2002, defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina with 10 men despite a highly debated red card. Now comes a massive showdown with Belgium—but without Folarin Balogun. We also dive into the NBA's wild offseason, including Boston's stunning decision to trade Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, LeBron James signaling his Lakers run may be over, and what it all means for the league. Plus, the Oilers add Frederik Andersen, Terrion Arnold is released by Detroit, conference realignment continues with the new Pac-12 and Mountain West, major apparel changes hit college football, and we preview another busy NASCAR weekend.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links: US men's soccer beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0https://x.com/DAZNFootball/status/2072502252690882911?s=20Oilers sign Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract worth $2.8 millionhttps://x.com/espn/status/2072482241297465640?s=20Sergei Bobrovsky signing 3 year deal with Maple Leafshttps://x.com/espn/status/2072394938046673202?s=20Celtics deal Jalen Brown to 76ers in blockbuster deal https://x.com/BleacherReport/status/2072444663240577308?s=20Lebron tells Lakers to plan on him not being there, will play elsewherehttps://x.com/espn/status/2071989415639962099?s=20Lions release CB Terrion Arnold https://x.com/BussinWTB/status/2071686127417745888?s=20New Pac-12 conferencehttps://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072382561163124784?s=20The new Mountain West conferencehttps://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072333744489238585?s=20Major NCAA schools doing brand switcheshttps://x.com/On3/status/2072311395291365399?s=20South Carolina uniforms with Nike swooshhttps://x.com/GamecockFB/status/2072282505168695446?s=20Nascar this weekendhttps://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072333744489238585?s=20

    USA Breaks 24-Year Curse, Blockbuster Jalen Brown Trade and LeBron Leaving the Lakers?
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From big games to big headlines, Balls & Banter is where sports, entertainment, and the day’s wildest storylines collide. Hosted by former counterterrorism officer and sports junkie Drew Berquist, the show delivers fast-moving takes, sharp banter, and no-fluff analysis. It is heavy on football and major American sports, with a dash of news and culture when it’s too ridiculous (or too important) to ignore. It’s energetic, unfiltered, and built for fans who want laughs, real talk, and a host who doesn’t tiptoe around the truth.

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