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The Uncensored Home of the Show Pony, Chris Childers. 20 + year veteran sports talk radio host for Sirius XM. Specializing in college sports and sports media coverage. Show Pony Sports Media is your place for unfiltered, quirky, and informed college sports perspective and information! www.showponymedia.com

23 hr ago

The Big 12 Goes All-In with Monster Energy | Media Days Are Here

The offseason is officially over. Big 12 Media Days have arrived, and Commissioner Brett Yormark wasted no time making headlines. The conference unveiled its landmark partnership with Monster Energy, a deal that further blurs the line between college athletics and big business. Is this a smart, innovative revenue play? Or are we watching another step toward turning college sports into a corporate billboard? On today’s episode of Show Pony Live, I break down the Monster Energy deal, what it says about the future of the Big 12, and why conference commissioners are becoming as important to college football as the coaches themselves. Plus: * My biggest takeaways from Day 1 of Big 12 Media Days * Which programs have the most to prove entering 2026 * Players and coaches I’ll be watching this week * Why this media days season continues to evolve from a football event into a business summit Presented by AR’s Hot Honey. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out. Use promo code SHOWPONY15 to save 15% on the best hot honey on the market. 🎓 Show Pony University begins Wednesday! A few spots are still available for the July class. We’ll meet live once a week for four weeks as I teach the art of broadcasting, storytelling, interviewing, content creation, and building your own media brand. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, I’d love to have you in class. Click for information about Show Pony University Thanks for listening, subscribing, and supporting independent sports media. Be sure to follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Substack so you never miss an episode. Get full access to Show Pony Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

30 min
30 Jun

Show Pony Live: The American Treasure Joins the Show!

Today’s episode of Show Pony Live, presented by AR’s Hot Honey, features a very special guest—my producer on Full Ride, the one and only Allie Gehring, affectionately known around SiriusXM as “The American Treasure.” If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to produce a national college football radio show in today’s rapidly changing landscape, this conversation is for you. Allie and I pull back the curtain on what it’s really like booking guests during the college football offseason, how the transfer portal, NIL, conference realignment, and nonstop breaking news have completely changed the rhythm of covering the sport, and why the job of producing a daily show looks nothing like it did just a few years ago. It’s a fun, behind-the-scenes conversation about radio, storytelling, relationships, and what it takes to keep one of the country’s longest-running college football shows moving every single day. This episode of Show Pony Live is presented by AR’s Hot Honey. Elevate your wings, pizza, biscuits, fried chicken, burgers—or just about anything—with the sweet heat of the South. Use promo code SHOWPONY15 to save 15% on your order. If you’re enjoying Show Pony Live, subscribe for free at ShowPonyMedia.com, and don’t forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Your support helps this independent show continue to grow. Get full access to Show Pony Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

30 min
24 Jun

Show Pony Live: This Time We Should CHEER Roger Goodell

Sorsby Denied, Peterson to Utah & NBA Draft Reaction The Brendan Sorsby saga may finally be reaching its conclusion. On today’s episode of Show Pony Live, I react to the NFL’s decision to deny Sorsby entry into the Supplemental Draft, what it means for his future, and the response from his attorneys following the ruling. Then we shift to the NBA Draft and discuss one of the biggest stories of the night: Darryn Peterson heading to Utah. What does it mean for one of basketball’s brightest young stars, and what should fans make of the rest of the first-round action? Topics include: • The NFL’s decision on Brendan Sorsby• Reaction from Sorsby’s legal team• What’s next in the long-running Sorsby story• Darryn Peterson’s fit with Utah• NBA Draft winners and losers• The biggest surprises from Round 1 Today’s episode is presented by AR’s Hot Honey. Everybody has a hot honey these days. AR’s is different. Founder-led, small-batch, made with real honey and real peppers. No shortcuts. Use promo code SHOWPONY15 at ARsHotHoney.com to save 15% off your order. Subscribe free at ShowPonyMedia.com for columns, podcasts, livestreams, and premium college football coverage. Get full access to Show Pony Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

30 min
22 Jun

Dusty May Leaving Michigan + My World Cup Experience

Today’s Show Pony Live, presented by AR’s Hot Honey with secondary sponsor Igniter Tickets, dives into Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks, who the Wolverines should hire next, and why Michigan cannot afford to think small after winning a national title. I also share my World Cup experience — the people I met, the atmosphere in Atlanta, and how this tournament is bringing real people together from all over the world while changing perceptions about real Americans. Show Pony University is back.The next class begins Wednesday, July 8 and meets once a week for one month. If you want to become a better broadcaster, podcaster, interviewer, storyteller, or content creator, this is for you. Use code SHOWPONY15 at ARsHotHoney.com and subscribe at ShowPonyMedia.com. Get full access to Show Pony Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

31 min
16 Jun

Texas Tech Finally Moves On, Cody Campbell Reality Check & The NFL Enters the Fight

The Brendan Sorsby saga appears to be over—at least as far as college football is concerned. With Sorsby headed to the NFL Supplemental Draft, Texas Tech has finally done what it should have done from the beginning: turn the page and move forward. We’ll discuss why this is the right outcome and what it means for Texas Tech, the Big 12 and the future of college athletics. We’ll also revisit the Cody Campbell debate. Was this all part of a brilliant long-term strategy to save college sports? Or has the narrative gotten ahead of the facts? The latest developments suggest Campbell wasn’t exactly Batman sacrificing himself for the greater good. Plus, the NFL has now thrown its support behind the Protect College Sports Act, adding a major new voice to one of the most important battles shaping the future of college athletics. We’ll break down what the legislation would do, why the NFL is involved, and whether it has a realistic chance of becoming law. Presented by AR’s Hot Honey. College football food matters. AR’s Hot Honey is made with honey and real peppers—no vinegar, no corn syrup, no shortcuts. Perfect on wings, pizza, fried chicken, burgers, biscuits and everything else on the Saturday table. Use promo code SHOWPONY15 for 15% off at ARsHotHoney.com. Get full access to Show Pony Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

25 min
15 Jun

Show Pony Live: Chris Vannini on the Big 12 vs. Brendan Sorsby + World Cup Fever in Dallas

Presented by AR’s Hot Honey College football food matters. AR’s Hot Honey is made with real honey and real peppers — no vinegar, no corn syrup, no shortcuts. Whether you’re firing up wings, pizza, fried chicken, biscuits, burgers, or your entire Saturday tailgate menu, AR’s belongs on the table. Visit ARsHotHoney.com and use promo code SHOWPONY15 to save on your order. Chris Vannini of The Athletic joins Show Pony Live to discuss the latest development in the Brendan Sorsby saga after the Big 12 filed a federal legal challenge aimed at preserving its ability to enforce conference rules and penalties. Can the conference still punish Texas Tech if Sorsby takes the field? What are the broader implications for conference governance, athlete eligibility, and the increasingly chaotic legal landscape of college sports? Then we shift from the courtroom to the World Cup. Chris recently spent time in Dallas covering Japan and the Netherlands and shares what it was like to experience the tournament atmosphere firsthand. From passionate supporters and packed fan zones to the feeling that the world has descended upon North Texas, we discuss why the World Cup is already proving to be one of the most unique sporting events ever held in the United States. Topics include: * The Big 12’s legal response in the Brendan Sorsby case * Conference authority versus court intervention * What happens next for Texas Tech and Sorsby * Covering Japan and the Netherlands in Dallas * The culture, pageantry, and atmosphere of the World Cup * Why soccer’s biggest event feels different when you’re there in person Subscribe to Show Pony Media for free and get every podcast, column, and newsletter delivered directly to your inbox. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify by searching “Show Pony Live.” Get full access to Show Pony Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

23 min
11 Jun

The Sorsby Case Through a Vegas Lens with Dustin Swedelson

Today’s edition of Show Pony Live is brought to you by AR’s Hot Honey. College football food matters. AR’s Hot Honey is made with real honey and real peppers — no vinegar, no corn syrup, and no shortcuts. Whether it’s wings, pizza, fried chicken, burgers, biscuits, or your favorite Saturday tailgate spread, AR’s Hot Honey belongs on the table. Use promo code SHOWPONY15 and visit ARsHotHoney.com to give it a try. The Brendan Sorsby story continues to generate debate across college football, but today we’re taking a different approach. Joining me is Dustin Swedelson of VSiN, one of the sharpest voices in the sports betting industry and someone who knows this story from a perspective few others can provide. Dustin and I dive into the gambling side of the Sorsby controversy, discussing the ethical questions surrounding sports wagering, why betting on your own team crosses a line that many view as non-negotiable, and the conflicts of interest that arise when sports, gambling, and competition become intertwined. We also explore how the rapid growth of legalized sports betting has changed the landscape for athletes, schools, leagues, and fans—and whether enough safeguards truly exist. Beyond the headlines, this conversation is also a bit of a reunion. Years ago, Dustin was my producer at SiriusXM. Today, he’s one of the hosts helping drive the conversation at VSiN. We talk about his career path, the lessons learned along the way, and what it took to go from producing shows behind the scenes to becoming a nationally recognized on-air personality in the sports betting space. It’s a conversation about gambling, ethics, college football, broadcasting, and chasing opportunities when they present themselves. Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify by searching “Show Pony Live.” Watch the full episode on YouTube and follow along live each week on X and YouTube. And don’t forget to subscribe to ShowPonyMedia.com for free. You’ll get every episode of Show Pony Live delivered directly to your inbox along with columns, analysis, and exclusive content throughout the week. Show Pony Live with Dustin Swedelson is available now. Get full access to Show Pony Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

29 min
9 Jun

Judge Says Play On: Jack Ford Explains the Brendan Sorsby Injunction

(Posting shows early from now on for subscribers only!) Brendan Sorsby is eligible once again, at least for now. A Lubbock County judge has granted Sorsby an injunction, temporarily restoring his eligibility despite his suspension stemming from sports gambling activity while at Indiana. The ruling has sent shockwaves through the college sports world and raised a host of new questions about NCAA enforcement, athlete rights, and the growing role of the courts in college athletics. On today’s episode of Show Pony Live, I’m joined by legendary legal analyst, former prosecutor, and trial attorney Jack Ford to examine the case from a legal perspective. What exactly did the judge rule? Why was an injunction granted? What burden did Sorsby have to meet? And perhaps most importantly, what happens next? Jack helps us understand the legal process, the NCAA’s potential options moving forward, and whether this case could have ramifications far beyond one quarterback’s eligibility. We also discuss: * The legal standard required to obtain an injunction. * Why courts continue to intervene in college sports disputes. * The NCAA’s chances of ultimately prevailing in the case. * Whether gambling-related violations should be treated differently than other NCAA infractions. * What this ruling could mean for future eligibility battles. If you’ve been trying to separate the legal realities from the social media outrage, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Show Pony Media for free and get every podcast and article delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for supporting independent college sports coverage. — Chris ChildersShow Pony Media Get full access to Show Pony Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

32 min

The Uncensored Home of the Show Pony, Chris Childers. 20 + year veteran sports talk radio host for Sirius XM. Specializing in college sports and sports media coverage. Show Pony Sports Media is your place for unfiltered, quirky, and informed college sports perspective and information! www.showponymedia.com

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