Bishop & Friends

97.1 The Fan
  • 4.7 (141)
  • SPORTS
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Beau Bishop takes the art of sports radio and day drinking to a whole new level. Eric Rieser and Ryan Baker join in on the fun. Catch the live experience weekdays from 9am-Noon on 97.1 FM in Columbus, on The Fan App, or at 971thefan.com. The Fan, Ohio's Sports Destination.

  1. 19H AGO

    Bishop & Friends February, 12, 2026

    Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! The Buckeye Hoops team got a much needed win. Hear from Jake Diebler on it. Kansas State's Basketball Coach is fed up and had some pretty strong words on his team. Sad news with James VanDerbeek's passing and we remember Varsity Blues. Team USA Hockey gets started today. The Madness of March is getting Closer....ESPN's Paul Finebaum, Mike DeCourcy, What's Up, Emails, Thing or Not a Thing and 3 Things

    2h 24m

  2. 1D AGO

    Bishop & Friends February, 11, 2026

    Happy 1st Friday Edition of the Program!! An Anchorman Style Beard Challenge could be happening at The Fan. The Anniversary of the Reds getting Ken Griffey Jr has us thinking about the most shocking Sports Acquisitions. A must win for the Buckeyes. Ross Bjork on the Ohio State Hoops team. Super Bowl 60 does big TV numbers. Malik Willis might be the kick start to QB gymnastics. The Athletic's Chris Vannini, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things

    2h 21m

  3. 2D AGO

    Bishop & Friends February, 10, 2026

    Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! College Basketball is on a heater but could the pain in the neck of one outweigh the benefit. Miami of Ohio is only undefeated team left now in CBB. The NFL Season is over and Rosters might be able to be built a different way to win. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 2-0 with James Harden. The NCAA finally won one in court. North Dakota State might be making a mistake heading to the Mountain West Conference. Ross Bjork had a lot to say with Eleven Warriors. Tuesday's with Tiberi, CBS Sports John Breech, What's Up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing, NFL Blitz and 3 Things

    2h 20m

  4. 3D AGO

    Bishop & Friends February, 9, 2026

    Happy Monday Edition of the Program!! That was a Super Bowl and the Seattle Seahawks are your Champs. They suffocated the Patriots all night. Hear from the participants. We'll give you are thoughts on all of it. The Buckeye Hoops team has their worse loss of the season to TTUN and it wasn't close. We look back on the NFL Season and what we'll remember it for. JSN might have just had the best season ever for a Buckeye in the NFL. The Olympics are here and we're watching. Austin Ward, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend Blitz and 3 Things

    2h 23m

  5. 6D AGO

    Bishop & Friends February, 6, 2026

    Happy Friday Edition of the Program!! Beau is back!! He'll catch us up on his illness and we'll catch him up on what he's missed. Buckeye Basketball acted accordingly. The NFL Awards were handed out last night. We look at some fun Super Bowl Prop Bets that we like. We'll also take a look at Super Bowl LX. Beau is stealing an idea on College Eligibility. The Olympic Opening Ceremonies tonight. Tim May, ESPN's Senior NHL Writer Greg Wyshynski, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, What We Learned and 3 Things

    2h 23m

  6. FEB 5

    Bishop & Friends February, 5, 2026

    Happy Thursday Edition of Bishop & Friends, Beau still out of commission so Eric Reiser and Ryan Baker break down the future for Ohio State building rosters, a must win for OSU hoops, Paul Finebaum joins to discuss the likelihood the Buckeyes play future SEC opponents, and more on this episode of Bishop & Friends.

    2h 22m

  7. FEB 4

    Bishop & Friends February, 4, 2026

    Happy 1st Friday Edition of the Program!! Beau is still under the weather so Joshua Perry joins us again. The CBJ are the hottest team in the NHL. The Cleveland Cavaliers with a big trade getting James Harden. Hear from Todd Monken and his introductory Press Conference. The CFP is adjusting it's schedule for next season. Florida State has no money. More programs could be in trouble soon. ESPN's Jake Trotter, Shelley Time with Jody Shelley, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things

    2h 23m

  8. FEB 3

    Bishop & Friends February, 3, 2026

    Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! JP is in for Beau who is under the weather. Columbus is an Olympic City. The CBJ are within striking distance. The Browns are introducing Todd Monken today. Roger Goddell gives a State of the NFL. We love legal battles in College Sports. Changes are coming to how we view our sports and NBC could be leading the way. Tuesday's with Tiberi, Shelley Time w/ Jody Shelley, What's Up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing, NFL Blitz and 3 Things

    2h 22m
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4.7
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About

Beau Bishop takes the art of sports radio and day drinking to a whole new level. Eric Rieser and Ryan Baker join in on the fun. Catch the live experience weekdays from 9am-Noon on 97.1 FM in Columbus, on The Fan App, or at 971thefan.com. The Fan, Ohio's Sports Destination.

Information

  • Creator
    97.1 The Fan
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © RadiOhio, Inc.
  • Show Website
    Bishop & Friends

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