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. 3d ago

    Pat McAfee, Boise's Epic Helmets, Rookie of the Year Debate & Football All Weekend

    Boise State is celebrating 40 years of football with hand-painted helmets for its Week 2 home opener against Memphis, and it happens to be one of the best Group of Six matchups on the early college football schedule. We'll compare what Boise State and Memphis have accomplished over the last decade and preview a game worth circling now. Plus, Pat McAfee is joining Monday Night Countdown, Fernando Mendoza is already providing plenty of entertainment with reporters, and we debate the NFL's top Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates, including Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate and Kenyon Sadiq. We also look at the insanity of NFC North starting quarterbacks since 1993, a humanoid robot's spectacular track failure, and preview the NFL preseason slate from Thursday through Sunday. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Boise State to wear hand-painted 40th anniversary football helmet for their home opener vs Memphis https://x.com/pac12/status/2090200761296728089?s=20 Pat McAfee to join Monday Night Football pre-game show Monday Night Countdown https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2090048980017135892?s=20 Fernando discusses challenges and building team chemistry with reportershttps://x.com/TexansCommenter/status/2089775600919540177?s=20 NFL asks internet who most likely Offensive rookie of the year is https://x.com/NFL/status/2090136714211708977?s=20 NFC North Starting QBs Since 1993 https://x.com/NFLonCBS/status/2090173129947844717?s=20 Chinese humanoid robot speeds around track, until it doesn't https://x.com/TheInsiderPaper/status/2090403459178864893?s=20 Best Memes of the Week NFL Preseason schedule Thursday through Sunday

  2. 5d ago

    Early Reactions to AP Top 25, Preseason Winners & Losers, and NFL International Teams?

    The first AP Top 25 is out, and there's already plenty to argue about. Defending national champion Indiana somehow starts outside the Top 5 despite receiving the third-most first-place votes, Alabama opens outside the Top 10 for the first time in 18 years, and Clemson isn't ranked at all. We dig into those surprises, the teams sitting just outside the poll, and why preseason rankings are still mostly educated guesses. Then it's NFL preseason winners and losers: Tua struggled, Jamal Adams suffered a brutal non-contact injury, while Drew Allar and Rams rookie Ty Simpson delivered impressive performances. Plus, the Field of Dreams atmosphere was incredible even if the Twins weren't, Roger Goodell is talking about multiple NFL franchises overseas, Curt Cignetti weighs in on the canceled Indiana-Notre Dame series, and Ryan Day makes a major change to Ohio State's Senior Day ahead of The Game. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Weekend Sports Recap NFL Preseason Winners and Losers Roger Goodell sees a future with multiple NFL teams based outside the U.S https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2089707840952807892?s=20 Curt Cignetti comments on the Indiana-Notre Dame series being canceled https://x.com/On3/status/2088428892818161746?s=20 Ryan Day, Ohio State move Senior Week to Week 1 to avoid distraction for The Game https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2089204176223875377?s=20 First College Football AP Top 25 poll is out https://x.com/On3/status/2089382520932405690?s=20

  3. Aug 13

    Jayden Daniels vs. LSU, Lakers Sell for $12B & NFL Preseason Is Here

    Jayden Daniels vs. LSU, Lakers Sell for $12B & NFL Preseason Is Here Jayden Daniels has told LSU it can no longer use his name, image or likeness, reopening the debate over how college football should honor its legends. Daniels is a Heisman winner, but Joe Burrow won a national championship and Billy Cannon remains the only LSU player whose number is officially retired and completely out of circulation. We'll get into why honoring great players makes sense, but permanently removing numbers doesn't. Plus, the Lakers are reportedly selling for a record-shattering $12 billion, Magic Johnson welcomes the new ownership group, and we've got NFL preseason football tonight. We also look at Cal bringing back the Joe Roth uniforms and the incredible story behind No. 12, Tulane's new City Edition look, tonight's Field of Dreams game, NASCAR at Richmond, and the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger in a record-breaking $12 billion deal https://x.com/Breaking911/status/2087563227353772036?s=20 Magic Johnson welcomes the Lakers' new owners to the Purple & Gold https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2087577094360305697?s=20 Stephanie White the perfect liberal white woman statement this week https://x.com/IndianaFever/status/2087318100253221000?s=20 The best memes of the week Cal is bringing back the Joe Roth uniforms for week one https://x.com/BussinWTB/status/2087674189872259330?s=20 Tulane drops City-Edition uniforms https://x.com/GreenWaveFB/status/2087597789286936987?s=20 Jayden Daniels has informed LSU that it can no longer use his name, image and likeness https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2087850164744516020?s=20 MLB Field of Dreams Preview and Discussion NFL Preseason Preview and Discussion

  4. Aug 11

    What Is a Woman? WNBA Forced to Decide, and Buffalo's New Stadium Has Some Issues...

    The WNBA now finds itself facing a question it never imagined would become a league-wide issue as officials reportedly review the definition of a woman following several former NBA players expressing interest in entering the league. We also discuss the fallout from the Sophie Cunningham controversy, DiJonai Carrington's comments, and the broader conversation surrounding fairness in women's sports. Plus, Mitch McConnell's decision to work remotely, Haynes King's outstanding Hall of Fame Game debut, Carson Beck's strong first NFL showing, the NFL's massive TV ratings, Buffalo's new stadium problems, Illinois' giant new video board, Northwestern's $35 million NIL commitment, the latest developments surrounding the Protect College Sports Act, and why its conference realignment provisions could dramatically reshape college football. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Senator Mitch McConnell will now work from home https://x.com/LeadingReport/status/2085757773116056011?s=20 6-foot-10 former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom officially declares himself eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2085791911306989806?s=20 Expect to see virtually every player in the G League to move to the WNBA https://x.com/MAGASamAdams/status/2085893908496855238?s=20 WNBA Commissioner announces the league is meeting to review what a woman is, after multiple former NBA stars announced plans to join the league https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2086152088250130942?s=20 NBA opening night of the schedule is set https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2087152706829889662?s=20 The NBA will feature 5 Christmas day games this year https://x.com/NBAPR/status/2087144387411108151?s=20 Auburn basketball star Tahaad Pettiford on NIL misconceptions https://x.com/scotthughescbb/status/2086943786110705896?s=46 The NFL Hall of Fame Game had 7 million viewers https://x.com/FOS/status/2086902506567667870?s=20 Haynes King goes off in HOF Gamehttps://x.com/PFF_College/status/2085563605848825897?s=20 Carson Beck made quite the impression in his NFL preseason debut https://x.com/NFLonFOX/status/2085553252628931023?s=20 Buffalo Bills new stadium has some serious visbility issues https://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2086493894682829234?s=20 Bills also went with dinky video boards inside the stadium https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2086446580337394014?s=20 Buffalo Bills say they will attempt to address issues with obstructed views https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2086964351286587743?s=20 Illinois now has the largest video board in college football https://x.com/CFB_Overtime/status/2086496654291579340?s=20 Northwestern to receive $35 million in NIL money from wealthy donor https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2087176854054605061?s=20 Protect College Sports Act has provision in it allowing P4 schools to move conferences https://x.com/RossDellenger/status/2085723913955274831?s=20 https://x.com/RossDellenger/status/2085723911019217280?s=20

  5. Aug 6

    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

  6. Aug 4

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    Drew Berquist
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    360
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Drew Berquist
  • Show Website
    Balls & Banter

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