How 'Bout That!

Justin Buchman
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How 'Bout That! is a podcast that will cover the hottest topics in the world of sports. If you're a sports junkie, this is the place for you. We'll give you the hot takes. We'll tell you what you need to hear. We'll make you love us. We'll make you hate us. The three of us live and breathe sports and we cannot wait to share this with those who do the same. Welcome to How 'Bout That!

  1. 14m ago

    Bears SB?? Trade Deadline and THE NFC South

    Zach and Buchman look back at Week 8 and preview Week 9, then get sidetracked—in the best way—by a huge night of sports, college basketball’s buy-game jitters, and the chaos of trying to watch every game. Plus, Halloween candy strategy, streaming talk, and a little friendly competition on Mosh Ball.

  2. Oct 27

    6 Upside Down, Houston's Future, & THE NFC South

    Week 7 is in the books, and one of the hosts never thought he'd be sitting in first place. Zach and Buchman recap an NFL weekend, hand out their awards, and make their week 8 picks, with a few detours along the way. The big story is JJ McCarthy and the Vikings. Buchman makes the case that the offensive line, the run game and a team playing as one unit looked like a real football team. Zach asks a harder question about a Vikings team that keeps picking other quarterbacks over McCarthy. They also debate whether Houston should pay CJ Stroud, whether the Chiefs are starting to look old, and whether Cincinnati's second-half comeback is real. Along the way come the Packers kicker's missed 26-yarder, Dan Campbell's decision and the Lions-Packers officiating, the Jets, and Lamar Jackson's murky health. Off the field, Zach gets confused by a text about golf: "thinking a niner" did not mean nine holes. Buchman describes a painful brick-ledge fall into the fireplace, which puts his next round in doubt. They also react to the Elizabeth Holmes documentary with Nathan Fielder and ask whether YouTube golf's golden age is over, plus a five-hour Internet Invitational premiere that has Zach out. Then the hosts weigh in on the WNBA Finals scheduling mess and why neither of them wants anything to do with prediction markets. The picks are where the hosts split. Zach and Buchman disagree on Falcons-Bucs, Bears-Seahawks and a couple of upset and blowout calls, and the standings are tight. They also take on Thursday's Packers-Panthers trap game, Ravens-Bills, Vikings-Lions, and Dolphins-Patriots, where Buchman is all in on Miami and Malik Willis. Perfect for NFL fans who want honest takes, running jokes and a pick card they can argue with.

  3. Oct 20

    Ballard Fired, NFC Beast, & What are the Rams

    The Colts finally hit the point of no return, and Zach and Buchman break down the moment Chris Ballard was fired, why it had to happen now, and what it means for the rest of Indy’s season. From the Fire Ballard chants echoing through the stadium to the decision to hold Shane Steichen in place, this is the raw, immediate reaction to a franchise choosing urgency over comfort. They get into what comes next for Indianapolis, including the first hard decisions of a full reset. You’ll hear why a midseason GM firing changes the tone of the entire organization, which players could realistically be on the move, and why names like DeForest Buckner, Grover Stewart, Jonathan Taylor, Quentin Nelson, and Josh Downs all end up in the conversation. Zach and Buchman also hit the rest of a chaotic NFL week, including the Texans’ statement win, the Packers’ surge, the Rams’ collapse, the Broncos’ bizarre offense, and why the Chiefs, Ravens, Eagles, and Vikings all raise different kinds of questions heading into Week 7. They even take on the latest college football and college basketball chaos, from NIL and five-year eligibility to the sport-wide fatigue that’s making both feel harder to follow. And then there’s the wildest part of the episode: the Eagles medical situation. The guys react to the alarming Jalen Hurts blood clot story, the international travel questions around it, and why the whole thing feels like a massive organizational failure. If you want smart, unfiltered NFL reaction with actual stakes, this one hits every nerve. Perfect for fans who like their football talk honest, emotional, and just a little unhinged.

  4. Oct 13

    The Week of Bozo's, Tua Ends the Debate, & Week 6 Preview

    The NFL just served up a full day of bozo football, and Zach and Buchman are here to roast every dumb decision, clock mismanagement, and headset failure that made Week 5 chaos. From the Jaguars' 30-play red-zone disaster to the Giants-Commanders tie that may be the dumbest sequence they've ever seen live, this episode is equal parts breakdown, rage, and reluctant respect for the teams that survived. Zach and Buchman start with the league's most absurd moments and keep going all the way through a wild slate of games, calling out Liam Coen's game management, Nick Sirianni's late-game decision-making, and the Commanders' stunning inability to do the simplest thing in football. They also dig into the fallout from the Eagles, Packers, Chiefs, Bills, Ravens, Broncos, and more, while making sense of a league where common sense seems to be in short supply. You'll hear sharp takes on: Why the Jaguars' offensive sequence was a coaching malpractice specialHow the Giants and Commanders turned a winnable game into a historic tieWhy Jaden Daniels' postgame comments rubbed the hosts the wrong wayThe truth about Tua, Herbert, and the latest chapter in the quarterback debateWhich teams are real, which ones are frauds, and which ones just look brokenThe episode also opens up into bigger NFL storylines, including ref inconsistency, bad process from front offices, and why some teams feel one bad Sunday away from a total collapse. Along the way, Zach and Buchman hand out bozo awards, argue over upset picks, and preview a Week 6 slate that somehow looks even uglier than the one they just lived through. Perfect for anyone who loves unfiltered football talk, brutal honesty, and the kind of weekly recap that says what every fan is thinking before the coaches can spin it.

  5. Oct 7

    A Truth Circle for NFL Quarterbacks: Burrow is Stubborn, Bryce Makes the Jump, and Bo vs. Herbert is a Lose-Lose

    Week 4 Recap, Week 5 Preview - Giants in First Place, Bryce Young's Rise, and a Full NFL Panic Meter. The Giants are in first place, Bryce Young is climbing fast, and several of the league's biggest "answers" are suddenly looking like problems. If you want the real temperature check on the NFL after Week 4, this is the one to hear before you make your Week 5 picks. Zach and Buchman start with the shock of the week in the NFC East and quickly turn the conversation into a full-throttle breakdown of what actually changed across the league. From the Giants' unexpected momentum to Carolina's breakout win, Dallas's offensive explosion, Houston's defensive collapse, and the never-ending chaos around Joe Burrow, this episode is packed with the kind of reactions you only get when the season starts telling the truth. You'll hear them break down: Why Tet McMillan's primetime takeover may have been the most important wide receiver performance of the weekWhy Bryce Young's trajectory is changing the entire conversation in CarolinaHow CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott keep forcing the Cowboys back into the title pictureWhy the Texans' defense and D'Amico Ryans are suddenly under a brighter spotlightWhat makes Deontay Banks, Travis Hunter, and the Giants' defense such a fun storyline right nowThey also get into the quarterbacks everyone's talking about, including Josh Allen's hero-ball habit, Herbert and the Chargers' dysfunction, and Burrow's stubborn refusal to evolve. Along the way, they dig into the Lions, Eagles, Rams, Patriots, Dolphins, Niners, Bears, Packers, and the rest of a Week 5 slate that is already creating strong opinions. If you want sharp NFL takes, strong picks, and no patience for fake narratives, this is essential listening. Especially if you're trying to figure out which teams are real, which ones are frauds, and which ones are one bad Sunday away from total meltdown.

  6. Sep 29

    9 Comes to New York, the Rise of the Raise, and the struggle of Herbert and Maye

    Week 3 brought big wins, painful collapses, and a quarterback twist that could change the Giants’ season: J.J. McCarthy is headed to New York. Zach and Buchman break down what the move means for the Giants, Jameis Winston, and the franchise’s future, while also reacting to the Raiders’ rise behind Brock Bowers, Bijan Robinson’s primetime performance, the Broncos’ chaotic win, and the Cowboys’ costly mistakes. They also dig into the Colts’ victory, the Texans’ offensive struggles, the Chargers’ latest collapse, the Patriots’ growing problems, and the Packers’ concerning start.Which teams are for real—and which ones are fooling us? Hear sharp NFL reactions, team-level context, and plenty of unfiltered takes as Zach and Buchman look ahead to Week 4 and a playoff picture that’s already getting unpredictable.

  7. Sep 23

    Pain and Suffering.

    Week 2 turned into a funeral as Zach and Buchman react to Jackson Dart’s devastating injury and the collapse of the Giants’ season. They unpack the quarterback injury crisis sweeping the NFL, debate which fan bases are living in football hell, and rank the league’s most hopeless situations, from the Titans and Browns to the Falcons, Colts, and Steelers.The guys also discuss the Saints’ surprising rise, the Panthers’ offensive breakout, Aaron Glenn’s clock-management disaster, Caleb Williams’ viral injury moment, and their favorite Week 3 picks. It’s an unfiltered, chaotic, and painfully funny breakdown of NFL misery, overreactions, and the games ahead.

  8. Sep 16

    Week 1 Shocks, AFC Contenders, and the Coaches Hotseat

    Week 1 exposed the pretenders, the contenders, and a few coaches already on the hottest seats in football. Zach and Buchman break down the most eye-opening performances from a wild opening slate, from Caleb Williams and the Bears hanging 59 to Lamar Jackson looking every bit like MVP Lamar again, while the Vikings, 49ers, Ravens, Cardinals, Raiders, Jets, and Giants all made statements for very different reasons.This week also kicks off a new How About That format, with the return of Helmet Stickers, the Caterpillar competition, and a revamped one-pod-a-week structure built around the biggest games and sharpest takes. Zach and Buchman react to the league's biggest Week 1 shocks, including the Colts' collapse, the Chargers' embarrassment, the Broncos' meltdown, and the Patriots' ugly start, then turn the page to a loaded Week 2 slate.You'll hear why the Bears offense looks like a weekly must-watch, why the Ravens may be the AFC's scariest team, why Brian Flores and the Vikings remain chaos merchants, and why the Giants suddenly feel like a completely different franchise under new coaching. The guys also hand out Offensive, Defensive, Miscellaneous, and Bozo Dubbed Over awards, with Andrew Van Ginkle, Fred Warner, John Harbaugh, and multiple head coaches all in the mix.If you want the smartest overreactions, the best football banter, and the games that actually matter before Week 2 kicks off, this is the episode to hear first.

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How 'Bout That! is a podcast that will cover the hottest topics in the world of sports. If you're a sports junkie, this is the place for you. We'll give you the hot takes. We'll tell you what you need to hear. We'll make you love us. We'll make you hate us. The three of us live and breathe sports and we cannot wait to share this with those who do the same. Welcome to How 'Bout That!

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  • Creator
    Justin Buchman
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    295
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Justin Buchman
  • Show Website
    How 'Bout That!

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