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. 23h ago

    Michigan Delivers, Ohio State Collapses & NFL Week 1 Chaos

    Week 1 of the NFL is in the books, and Kenneth Walker Jr. was an absolute monster in Kansas City's 31-10 win over Denver, piling up 173 rushing yards and two total touchdowns. Patrick Mahomes looked healthy, and we break down the rest of the opening weekend along with the latest NFL power rankings. Then it's a loaded college football recap: Michigan showed some serious resilience against Oklahoma, the defense came to play, and the offense showed enough improvement to get a huge win. Alabama started slowly before doing Alabama things in Lexington, Mississippi State blew the doors off Minnesota, and Iowa State battled Iowa in the Cy-Hawk game. Ohio State, meanwhile, had Texas buried at 23-3 and somehow let Arch Manning and the Longhorns come all the way back. We also react to the new AP Top 25, preview the biggest Week 3 matchups, and get to Barstool Tate's punishment for declaring Ohio State would go undefeated: the Big Arch Challenge. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls

  2. 5d ago

    NFL Week 1 Is Here, LSU Escapes SEC Exile & Michigan-Oklahoma Looms

    Football is officially taking over the calendar. We recap Patriots-Seahawks after Drake Maye's three-interception night, then look ahead to 49ers-Rams in Australia and break down the biggest games on the NFL Week 1 slate. Minnesota has already shaken up its quarterback depth chart, with Carson Wentz now QB2 behind Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy falling to third just one year after being named NFC Offensive Player of the Week. In college football, LSU's potential expulsion is reportedly off the agenda for the SEC presidents meeting, although the conference's fight with Lane Kiffin may not be finished. Western Michigan coach Lance Taylor is done talking about the controversial ending against Michigan, and we dive into a loaded Week 2 featuring Michigan-Oklahoma, Arizona State-Texas A&M, the Cy-Hawk rivalry and BYU-Arizona. Plus, President Trump has proposed a $5,000 payment to adult U.S. citizens if Republicans retain both chambers of Congress in November. The proposal has not been enacted, Trump did not initially provide a detailed funding mechanism, and a payment of that scale would require congressional action. And, of course, we finish with the best memes of the week. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls

  3. Sep 8

    Curb Stompings, Controversy & Power Outages: Week 1 Was Insane

    Week 1 of college football delivered exactly what we wanted: chaos. Michigan somehow survives Western Michigan after a controversial clock decision gave the Wolverines one final shot, but let's be clear: Michigan probably shouldn't have gotten that second back, fans absolutely shouldn't be rushing the field after beating Western Michigan, and Bryce Underwood has to be dramatically better before Oklahoma comes to town. LSU absolutely curb stomped Clemson, raising a question that would have sounded insane a few years ago: is Dabo Swinney's seat getting hot? Florida State's nightmare continues after a nearly two-hour power outage and four SMU turnovers still weren't enough for the Seminoles to win at home, with Kevin Jennings ultimately torching them for 430 yards. Plus, Koe Wetzel finds the perfect way to combine a concert with LSU football, and Tua Tagovailoa has officially been named Atlanta's Week 1 starter. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls

  4. Sep 3

    SEC-LSU War Escalates, Cignetti Drops Another Great Line, and the Most Harbaugh Video Ever

    The SEC's fight with LSU is escalating fast. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is now urging Greg Sankey to use "all measures available," including potentially suspending or removing LSU from the conference if Lane Kiffin follows through with putting former NFL players on the roster. Meanwhile, excitement around LSU is through the roof, with more than 900 credentials issued for the Clemson opener, the most in Tiger Stadium history. Curt Cignetti delivers another all-time line about winning at Indiana, while Jim Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel somehow turn a basic handoff into one of the funniest football conversations of the week. Plus, the USS Abraham Lincoln finally pulls into Thailand after more than 280 days at sea, giving thousands of sailors and Marines their first chance to disembark in months, and we close things out with the best memes of the week. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls

  5. Sep 1

    Beer Heist, USC's Empty Stadium, and LSU-SEC Drama Explodes

    Somebody in California just stole 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon in what may be the largest beer heist ever, and somehow that isn't even the strangest story of the week. Villanova blew a 10-point lead in under a minute, USC opened against Fresno State in front of a painfully empty Coliseum, Eastern Michigan and UNLV delivered two very different entrances, and Brent Venables gave a great answer on why he still coaches. Then we get into the real college football chaos: Lane Kiffin says his players support bringing former NFL players back, while the SEC is reportedly considering extreme measures against LSU as the eligibility fight keeps escalating. Plus, Tampa Bay is moving forward with undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels as Baker Mayfield's backup. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Truck carrying 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer has been stolen in California, in what's believed to be the largest “beer heist” ever https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2093430377427660936?s=20 Villanova blows 10 point lead in less than 1 minute (discuss) https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2093533346802343969?s=20 California: "We care about sports!"...Also Californiahttps://x.com/CSOonX/status/2094032732976263187?s=20 L.A. Coliseum near empty at kickoff for USC vs. Fresno State https://x.com/JakeCrain_/status/2093851054387462331?s=20 Eastern Michigan field entrance is...something https://x.com/EMUFB/status/2093830371125162308?s=20 UNLV ran out with Elvis https://x.com/ESPNCFB/status/2093891611327377739?s=20 OU Coach Brent Venables on why he coaches https://x.com/barstoolsports/status/2094092782650409050?s=20 Lane Kiffin says players gave him their blessing to bring NFL players back https://x.com/TreyWallace/status/2094482674681315673?s=20 SEC considering extreme measures against LSU https://x.com/NextRoundLive/status/2094488691708244303?s=20 Bucs are moving forward with UDFA QB Jalon Daniels as their backup QB to Baker Mayfield https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2094059951010230362?s=20

  6. Aug 27

    SEC Draws a Line, Texas Tech Lands Castellanos, and the NFL's Newest On Field Rules

    The SEC has officially drawn a line in the sand on the growing NFL-to-college eligibility madness. After an initial 16-0 vote, SEC presidents formally approved penalties 15-0 with LSU abstaining, establishing consequences for programs and coaches who put former NFL players on active college rosters. We break down what the new rules mean, LSU's decision not to vote, and where this increasingly bizarre fight between college football, the courts and eligibility rules goes next. Plus, Thomas Castellanos is headed to Texas Tech after stops at UCF, Boston College and Florida State, ESPN is getting rid of the BottomLine ticker during college football games, and the NFL and NFLPA introduce new discipline for repeated violations. We also get into the Commanders suddenly selling merchandise featuring their abandoned name and logo.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: In the formal SEC presidents vote today to confirm the penalties in the legislation involving banning of NFL players, there ended up being a 15-0 vote. LSU abstained from voting. There was an initial vote of 16-0 on Tuesday https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2092681115689508887?s=20 SEC sets new rules for schools and coaches if NFL players are on active rostershttps://x.com/BussinWTB/status/2092655264113586576?s=20 Thomas Castellanos has committed to Texas Tech, he tells ESPN. He's a former quarterback at Florida State, BC and UCF. He has 6,449 career passing yards and 48 passing touchdowns. He's also rushed for 24 touchdowns https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2092693746781462678?s=20 ESPN removing bottom line ticker from college football game productions https://x.com/CFBKings/status/2092665846116041135?s=20 NFL and NFLPA have announced that players who commit three violations in any of these categories in a season will be suspended one game https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2092705882198995422?s=20 Washington Commanders are selling gear with abandoned name and logo at the team store https://x.com/ProFootballTalk/status/2092428741687263388?s=20

  7. Aug 25

    Major SEC Drama, Jed York Arrested in Prostitution Sting, and the Browns QB Dumpster Fire Rages On

    College football's Wild West somehow just got wilder. Former NFL players are heading back to the SEC, LSU is loading up with guys fresh off professional rosters, Tennessee's Arion Carter however is still suspended over a $427 flight, and now the SEC presidents and chancellors are weighing in on the madness. Meanwhile, 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in a prostitution sting, and Cleveland's quarterback situation remains a full-blown dumpster fire with Deshaun Watson named QB1 and Shedeur Sanders behind him.Plus, Caitlin Clark explodes for 37 points, an Alabama high school finally snaps an incredible 101-game losing streak, Max Johnson's college career continues at Georgia Southern, Tennessee hands the offense to true freshman Faizon Brandon, and Falcons rookie Jack Strand gives us one of the best football stories of the year. We also discuss Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence from public view and why Washington continues pretending situations like this are normal. Sen. Mitch McConnell has not made a public appearance in 74 days https://x.com/LeadingReport/status/2091818310232895818?s=20 49ers owners Jed York arrested https://x.com/MikeVorkunov/status/2091922515652141228?s=20 Jed York arrested in trailer park https://x.com/JoshNorris/status/2091916260413952241?s=20 Caitlin Clark goes off in win over Chicago https://x.com/BleacherReport/status/2091698588678001066?s=20 Columbia High School in Alabama ends 101 game losing streak https://x.com/_ThomasAshworth/status/2091361914249007528?s=20 Max Johnson named starter at Georgia Southern https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2091599767289688141?s=20 Tennessee has named true freshman Faizon Brandon the team's starting quarterback https://x.com/espn/status/2091876397618766280?s=20 The Cleveland Browns are waiving tight end Dae’Quan Wright and, if he clears waivers, he has an agreement in place for the 2026 season to play for LSU, per agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2091629808275079470?s=20 Former Saints DL Zxavian Harris has committed to LSU https://x.com/On3/status/2091979473763590158?s=20 After a Monday evening videoconference of the Presidents and Chancellors of the Southeastern Conference, the Conference is issuing the following statement https://x.com/SEC/status/2092035481512927242?s=20 Falcons undrafted rookie QB Jack Strand CARVED UP the Colts defense https://x.com/fballforeverhq/status/2091256746945703979?s=20 DeShaun Watson named Browns week 1 starter, Shedeur Sanders to backup https://x.com/espn/status/2091889551266435230?s=20

  8. Aug 20

    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

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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
    367
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Drew Berquist
  • Show Website
    Balls & Banter

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