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. DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio.

  1. Knicks Make History, Mahomes Gets $500M & Sorsby Drama Escalates

    3d ago

    Knicks Make History, Mahomes Gets $500M & Sorsby Drama Escalates

    The Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history and suddenly have all the momentum. The Stanley Cup Final continues to deliver with another overtime thriller as Carolina evened the series and Game 5 looms tonight. We also discuss Patrick Mahomes landing the NFL's first half-billion-dollar contract, the growing backlash to Brendan Sorsby's eligibility fight, the latest comments from Texas Tech and the Big 12, UFC's White House event, college basketball blue blood debates, and a look ahead to NASCAR's weekend at Pocono. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Knicks mount largest comeback in NBA finals history https://x.com/espn/status/2064914478731276331?s=20 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final is tonight, 8pm est on ABC https://x.com/NHL/status/2065056455439352205?s=20 UFC unveils the outfits Octagon Girls will wear at the UFC Freedom 250 White House fights this weekend https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2064803936054173725?s=20 College Basketball Blue Bloods Conversation https://x.com/CBKReport/status/2064758154089431079?s=20 The Chiefs are adding two years to Patrick Mahomes’ contract, tying him to Kansas City through the 2033 season at a value of $504.75 million, making it the first NFL deal valued at over a half-billion dollars https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2064806288781938797?s=20 Big 12 athletic directors held a spirited call Tuesday with commissioner Brett Yormark, making it clear they are united around the notion that Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby should not be eligible for next season https://x.com/espn/status/2064726277731364940?s=20 Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt releases a statement re: Brendan Sorsby lawsuit. https://x.com/PeteNakos/status/2064763402619076622?s=20 NASCAR schedule this weekend for Pocono https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2064724396200112161?s=20

    49 min
  2. Vegas Double OT Madness, Hamlin Dominates Michigan, and the NCAA Is DONE!

    6d ago

    Vegas Double OT Madness, Hamlin Dominates Michigan, and the NCAA Is DONE!

    Denny Hamlin absolutely smoked the field at Michigan, Vegas and Carolina delivered an instant classic in double overtime, and the Knicks-Spurs series just got a whole lot more interesting after Wemby took over Game 3. Plus, Brendan Sorsby is somehow eligible after admitting to thousands of bets tied to his college career, Big Ten schools reportedly want nothing to do with Texas Tech, and the NCAA continues to prove it has completely lost control of college sports. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Denny Hamlin wins at Michigan Speedway by over 11 seconds https://x.com/SportsonPrime/status/2064060148163678269?s=20 NASCAR Cup standings after Michigan https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2064037286686200139?s=20 Vegas Knights win in Double OT over Carolina, take 2-1 series lead https://x.com/GoldenKnights/status/2063477371546869829?s=20 Dylan Larkin would be willing to waive his Full NMC for these 3 teams https://x.com/BR_OpenIce/status/2063989662285226238?s=20 Spurs take game 3 over Knicks https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2064188446428500169?s=20 Brendan Sorsby granted temporary injunction, eligible to play in fall https://x.com/On3/status/2063988609531650556?s=20 All four justices on the Seventh Court of Appeals in Texas are Texas Tech graduates https://x.com/bmarcello/status/2064116424327463130?s=20 Big Ten schools reportedly encouraging people not to schedule Texas Tech https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2064147992563609617?s=20 DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
  3. Knicks Roll, Vegas Dominates & Caleb Williams Sparks Madden Cover Debate | Balls & Banter

    Jun 4

    Knicks Roll, Vegas Dominates & Caleb Williams Sparks Madden Cover Debate | Balls & Banter

    Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Knicks take care of business in game 1 vs. the Spurs https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2062373738566320174?s=20 Vegas Knights impress in game 1 win vs Hurricanes https://x.com/GoldenKnights/status/2062006106155524209?s=20 Know where else the Knights are winning? Social Media with this post https://x.com/GoldenKnights/status/2061464522682925157?s=20 With Rasmus Andersson reaching the Stanley Cup Final, a former teammate of Jaromir Jagr has now appeared in the Final in 46 straight seasons https://x.com/GinoHard_/status/2062257455661506819?s=20 Caleb Williams is this year's cover guy for Madden 27 https://x.com/ChicagoBears/status/2062149823537545468?s=20 Rapper Boosie goes OFF on Bears QB Caleb Williams for painting his nails on the Madden 27 cover https://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2062316786683441603?s=20 LSU, Lane Kiffin holding The Huddle a women's clinic https://x.com/LSUfootball/status/2061570942980005932?s=20 Nascar this weekend https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2062256277846167567?s=20 DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  4. NHL and NBA Finals Are Here, NFL Trade Chaos, and the Giants Go All-In for Jaxson Dart

    Jun 2

    NHL and NBA Finals Are Here, NFL Trade Chaos, and the Giants Go All-In for Jaxson Dart

    Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Denny Hamlin gets the win at Nashville Speedway https://x.com/DirtyMoMedia/status/2061304734892294474?s=20 Stanley Cup Final is set, Game 1 Tuesday 8pm est on ABC https://x.com/NHL/status/2060582525672522025?s=20 NBA finals start wednesday night https://x.com/NBA/status/2061606220688212060?s=20 NBA champions since 1985 https://x.com/NBAonPrime/status/2061572115732554003?s=20 Giants signing Odell Beckham Jr. https://x.com/NFL/status/2061484541932359837?s=20 Giants signing Juju Smith-Schuster https://x.com/NFL/status/2061504313915003119?s=20 Giants overhaul WR room https://x.com/FiresideGiants/status/2061508293869150273?s=20 Jaxson Dart nails response to introducing President Trump https://x.com/ClayTravis/status/2060470008065442030?s=20 AJ Brown traded by Philly to New England https://x.com/espn/status/2061544853138227333?s=20 Miles Garrett traded from Cleveland to L.A. Rams https://x.com/espn/status/2061499279022096563?s=20 Russell Wilson joining CBS https://x.com/espn/status/2061481061192695852?s=20 Nolan Teasley hired as Vikings General Manager https://x.com/Vikings/status/2061524430980030810?s=20 The CFP and sports networks have announced dates for the college football playoff https://x.com/CFBPlayoff/status/2061523530039095595?s=20 The College Football 27 cover will feature Oregon QB Dante Moore, Miami WR Malachi Toney, and Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacy https://x.com/On3/status/2061551877557559674?s=20 Zack Snyder is set to direct a remake of Escape from New York. https://x.com/thecinesthetic/status/2061544442172248376?s=42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 27m
  5. Knicks End 27-Year Drought, Indy 500 Thriller & NASCAR Mourning Loss of Kyle Busch | Balls & Banter

    May 26

    Knicks End 27-Year Drought, Indy 500 Thriller & NASCAR Mourning Loss of Kyle Busch | Balls & Banter

    Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Hoover Dam unveils massive United States flag and lighting for Road to 250 https://x.com/sports8/status/2059194600326414494?s=20 Things that did not exist the last time Knicks were in the finals https://x.com/JonErlichman/status/2059101593753031025?s=20 James Harden says Cavaliers were the better team https://x.com/sports8/status/2059194600326414494?s=20 Majority of SEC athletic directors prefer large format expansion in playoff over 16 teams https://x.com/On3/status/2059262967657513438?s=20 Rosenqvist narrowly beats Malukas in tightest Indy 500 in history Kyle Busch dies of sudden illness at 41 https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2057577365543301405?s=20 Kyle Busch tribute by Fox NASCAR https://x.com/NASCARONFOX/status/2057940395070267675?s=20 Kyle Busch's #8 to retired until his son drives https://x.com/tmz_sports/status/2057921083513467031?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rg Mystery surrounds Kyle Busch death after winning massive insurance settlement https://x.com/MattWallace888/status/2057707503627243604?s=20 Image Credits: © Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 29m
  6. Rodgers Retirement Decision, NFL's Global Grab, & Michael Bay to Direct Fighter Pilot Rescue Film

    May 21

    Rodgers Retirement Decision, NFL's Global Grab, & Michael Bay to Direct Fighter Pilot Rescue Film

    Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:  OKC Thunder tie up series with Spurs 1-1 https://x.com/espn/status/2057298712783724561?s=20 Las Vegas Knights take game 1 in Western conference finals https://x.com/espn/status/2057294317140553985?s=20 Aaron Rodgers to retire after 2026 season https://x.com/espn/status/2057168249330991607?s=20 Next 4 Super Bowl sites are set, which is your favorite? https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2056887260507763029?s=20 NFL to expand international games to 10, remove protections for games https://www.airitoutbro.com/2026/05/nfls-global-grab-might-grow-the-brand-but-it-is-gutting-the-home-fans-who-built-it/ 100 days until college football returns https://x.com/On3/status/2057446338111971558?s=20 Big Ten football rivalries ranked https://x.com/TheBigTenHuddle/status/2057117895466135570?s=20 Michael Bay to direct movie about 2 missing/recovered fighter pilots in Iran https://x.com/leadingreport/status/2057184163766120540?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rg Coca Cola 600 this Sunday at 5pm eastern https://x.com/DaleJr/status/2056756654478139785?s=20 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
  7. Pizza Hut Goes Retro, Rodgers to Steelers, Sabres Heartbreak, and Conference Finals Underway

    May 19

    Pizza Hut Goes Retro, Rodgers to Steelers, Sabres Heartbreak, and Conference Finals Underway

    Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:  Pizza Hut franchise owner brings back the 80s with 80 retro locations https://x.com/HustleBitch_/status/2056590181516316695?s=20 U.S. Bank/ Minnesota Vikings will host 2028 NFL draft https://x.com/Dust_Vikings/status/2056346256872526125?s=20 8 Teams kicked off OTAs yesterday https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2056357951716184489?s=20 Aaron Rodgers signs one year deal with Steelers https://x.com/steelers/status/2056393623378264396?s=20 Elliot Cadeau is withdrawing from the NBA Draft and returning to Michigan for his senior season https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2055693322203635968?s=20 NBA conference finals are set https://x.com/ESPNNBA/status/2056208852203286808?s=20 Minnesota Timberwolves going back to old Kevin Garnett era uniforms https://x.com/PolymarketHoops/status/2055690501840658603?s=20 NHL Finals are set https://x.com/NHL/status/2056603464260591734?s=20 Minnesota Wild entering new agreement with Jacksonville Icemen https://x.com/mnwild/status/2056502622073348597?s=20 Speaking of the Wild, Billy Guerin says #1 priority is resigning Quinn https://x.com/Atothetease/status/2056442660320088076?s=20 FGL could play a handful of shows next year https://x.com/CountryChord/status/2056377100718776633?s=20 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m
  8. Wild Collapse, NFL Paydays, Playoff Expansion Push & Country Music History | Balls & Banter

    May 15

    Wild Collapse, NFL Paydays, Playoff Expansion Push & Country Music History | Balls & Banter

    Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:  Quinn Hughes on the Wild's loss https://x.com/Q_hughes43/status/2054902562365853967?s=20 First 2 college gameday locations of the year are set https://x.com/CollegeGameDay/status/2054311251992342932?s=20 Big 12 and ACC support 24-team format for playoffs https://x.com/On3/status/2054577068784964001?s=20 Thanksgiving week NFL games linup is legit https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/2054767206857085283?s=20 Dolphins, RB De'Von Achane agree to 4-year extension worth up to $68M https://x.com/NFL/status/2054711903713456161?s=20 92% of NFL players want grass surfaces https://x.com/PolymarketSport/status/2054247384696111355?s=20 Ella Langley becomes the first female country artist in history to simultaneously hold the top 2 spots on the Hot 100: https://x.com/chartdata/status/2053959686479651205?s=20 White House Ballroom 2x the size, and under budget according to President Trump https://x.com/Breaking911/status/2054262621486875055?s=20 Memes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m
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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. DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio.

Information

  • Channel
    Talk Red
  • Creator
    Drew Berquist Entertainment
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    343
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Drew Berquist
  • Show Website
    Balls & Banter

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