Balls & Banter

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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. 2d ago

    Lesnar Retires from WWE, Football Is Back Tonight & First Preseason Top 25 Poll Drops

    Lesnar Retires from WWE, Football Is Back Tonight & First Preseason Top 25 Poll Drops Football is officially back tonight, and while preseason games are always a little sloppy, there are still plenty of storylines worth watching—including Haynes King and whether his athleticism could carve out a unique NFL role. We also react to Brock Lesnar officially retiring from WWE, remember wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr., break down Stefon Diggs joining Jayden Daniels in Washington, Jonathan Taylor's new deal with the Colts, Dillon Brooks cashing in after a breakout season, and debate the preseason Coaches Poll as college football inches ever closer. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Brock Lesnar officially retiring from WWEhttps://x.com/espn/status/2084706762418966684?s=20 Wrestling legend Dory Funk, Jr. has passed away https://x.com/TripleH/status/2084725462660456953?s=20 Dillon Brooks and Phoenix Suns reach new agreement https://x.com/espn/status/2085180049137786932?s=20 Football tonight, 8pm est. https://x.com/NFL/status/2085340930530324681?s=20 Three time Pro-Bowl RB Jonathan Taylor and the Colts reached agreementhttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2085333832077602867?s=20 WR Stefon Diggs is set to sign with the Washington Commanders https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2085062684614021279?s=20 College Football Top 25 Preseason Coaches Poll https://x.com/On3/status/2084674173025054757?s=20

  2. 4d ago

    WWE Delivers, Notre Dame Cashes In & Football Is Finally Here

    SummerSlam delivered one of the best weekends WWE has had in years. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns put on an instant classic, Kevin Owens returned to become CM Punk's next challenger, Randy Orton spoiled Cody Rhodes' title hopes, and Chelsea Green's is finally on top - for now. We also react to the launch of a new professional women's baseball league and its unforgettable national anthem performance, discuss Tony Romo's indefinite suspension, Draymond Green returning to Golden State, Notre Dame's massive SoFi jersey patch deal, the new reality of five years of college eligibility, the toughest schedules in college football, the Big Ten's new coaches, Bijan Robinson's extension, Travis Hunter's offseason transformation, our early NFL power rankings, and, because someone thought it was a good idea, Pepsi body wash. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: WWE Summer Slam Review Is this the most painful national anthem performance you’ve ever heard?https://x.com/DailyCaller/status/2083908302518255954?s=20 Tony Romo suspended indefinitely by CBS Draymond Green has agreed to return to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million dealhttps://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2082171223409393746?s=20 Minnesota Wild GM Billy Guerin set to meet with Quinn Hugheshttps://x.com/NHL_Muse/status/2082156767115669907?s=20 Notre Dame athletics has signed a jersey patch sponsorship deal with SoFi worth $18-20M annually https://x.com/On3/status/2082151714631946521?s=20 What year is someone now that there’s five years of eligibility? This is the new recommendation from College Sports Communicatorshttps://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2082151977899684090?s=20 ESPN College Football Top 20 Toughest Scheduleshttps://x.com/ESPNInsights/status/2082128074879959347?s=20 4 New coaches in the Big Ten, how do they fare?https://x.com/CFBKings/status/2082131971749130285?s=20 Bijan Robinson and the Falcons reached an agreement on a three-year extension worth up to $75 million https://x.com/espn/status/2084624443117047895?s=20Travis Hunter put on some muscle in the offseason https://x.com/SportsCenter/status/2084266018608697853?s=20Early NFL Power Rankings https://x.com/NFLonFOX/status/2082109176919310704?s=20Pepsi fans will soon be able to smell like their favorite soda thanks to this body wash https://x.com/Dexerto/status/2082156981322690680?s=20

  3. Jul 28

    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

  4. Jul 23

    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

  5. Jul 21

    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

  6. Jul 16

    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

  7. Jul 14

    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

  8. Jul 9

    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

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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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  • Channel
    Talk Red
  • Creator
    Talk Red
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    356
  • Rating
    Explicit
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