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Another Craft Brewed Sports episode loaded with chaos 🍻 From Ohio State vs. Dave Portnoy drama to wild sports dads, streaming rants, and even Babe Ruth being arrested for fraud, we’ve got it all covered this week. We break down: • Did Ohio State really ban Dave Portnoy, or is Fox keeping him off the desk? • YouTube TV and Fox fighting over carriage fees — will subscribers miss opening weekend of college football? • The cost of too many streaming services and what lengths we’d go to watch gam...

Chaos on tap this week 🍻 Auburn “wins” four more titles, Bare Knuckle goes full hockey-fight, and Jon Kruk drops a question that’ll have you questioning reality. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction | Congrats Auburn… on 4 New “National Titles”? | Weekend Sports Recap 00:06:17 Beer Intros | Sip, Chug, Drainpour: Dog Problems & Why Peaches Suck 00:18:48 Big Ten’s Insane 28-Team Playoff Pitch 00:23:53 Mookie’s College Football Dynasty Update (ft. Rexamilian) 00:29:14 What Last Year’s Playoff Woul...

Oklahoma QB John Mateer is facing gambling allegations after his Venmo transaction history went viral. We break down what happened, what his punishment could be, and share our own go-to Venmo transaction descriptions. We also debate the most infamous statues in sports (Tom Brady, Ronaldo, and Dwyane Wade) in Sip, Chug, Drainpour, react to Penn State landing at #2 in the preseason AP Top 25, and bring back the Wiseguy’s Poll. Plus, UFC signs a massive $7.7 billion deal with Paramount ending the...

Chris and Scott are back for the first time in weeks! Time to catch up on what in the Blue Jays is going on in the American league, the wild trade deadline, and what a disaster the Speedway Classic ended up being!

College football is inching closer to a collective bargaining model. And with it comes big changes: transfer limits, regulated agents, and incentive-based contracts. But will that just bring back the bag men? We break it down. The NFL sold NFL Media, including NFL Network and RedZone, to ESPN in exchange for equity. But there’s one problem…Trump could still block the deal. Plus: • MLB’s “Speedway Classic” in Bristol was a total disaster. Think Fyre Fest, but with bunless hot dogs and no chees...

This week on Craft Brewed Sports: We’re breaking down a chaotic week in sports and ridiculous headlines: ⚾️ Bryce Harper screamed at Rob Manfred during a players meeting over the idea of a salary cap 🤔 Do owners care more about winning or profits? 🍑 Phillies fans were getting…real close in the bleachers 🍺 Sip, Chug, Drainpour: Bleacher love, puppet shows in the concourse, and upper deck dome 🃏 Emmanuel Clase joins the growing MLB gambling investigation ⚖️ A Little Leaguer got suspended fo...

Another wild week in sports, and somehow, the internet survived long enough for us to break it all down. We’re talking NFL strip club scandals, petty firefighters, WNBA power moves, and yes…Happy Gilmore 2. Grab a beer and enjoy the ride. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction | Internet Issue Strike Again | How was your sports weekend? 00:08:35 Beer intros 00:14:52 Mookie and Mike played in a golf outing 00:19:25 NFLPA Executive Director steps down after it was discovered he expensed trips to...

We’re joined by former Middleweight Champion Kelly Pavlik, who breaks down his legendary boxing career, getting his own spot on Youngstown’s Walk of Fame, and weighs in on Jake Paul, the new wave of fight entertainment (MMA, Slap Fight, Bareknuckle), and what it all means for the future of boxing. Then, Blake Stephenson from Nerds at Nite jumps on to preview UFC 318 and talk all things MMA. Plus, we hit the craziest headlines in sports this week: - Pete Alonso wants baseball fights to go full...

Its All-Star Week! The league takes a break with the festivities in Atlanta as everyone looks forward to the second half. Chris and Scott talk the draft and what to expect as the push for the playoffs heats up.

➡️ LSU wants to slap jersey patches on football uniforms - are we headed for NASCAR-level sponsorship in college sports? ➡️ Kentucky’s kicker gets roasted with a 0 toughness rating in College Football 26. ➡️ Mike finally watched Jerry Maguire (welcome to 1996, buddy). ➡️ Sip, Chug, Drainpour returns with Snow Bunnies, Redheads, and PAWGs. ➡️ LA Galaxy's July 4th fireworks got delayed…because the Vancouver Whitecaps wouldn’t stop running sprints. ➡️ USMNT loses the Gold Cup final to Mexico, ...

The MLB season is more than halfway through already??!! Chris and Scott are back to break down the first half surprises, disappointments, and who are more than likely to be buyers and sellers at the trade deadline. Plus a look ahead to the All-Star Game in Atlanta!

It’s a wild one. • The Dolphins and Steelers are out here trading like it’s a fantasy league. • Darren Waller might be back… or maybe not? • EA Sports is bringing back a college basketball game, and 2K is firing shots. Are we getting a new video game war? • Marcus Freeman to the Steelers?! What would it take for Mike to be okay with that? • The Bucks waived Dame Lillard(?!), and Malik Beasley is under investigation. • March Madness might expand again, NHL’s got a new CBA, and Chris Robinson’s ju...

With the 2025 College World Series in the rearview mirror, Chris and Scott are back to discuss the happenings at this years event with resident Omaha native Dan Warnke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot is officially in College Football 26—EA Sports owns us now. We talk about all the chaos coming to the game, including Marcus Freeman’s rough in-game model, Lou Holtz possibly showing up, and why there still isn’t a Mascot Mode. Plus: 🏈 Tom Brady wins $1M at the Fanatics Games ⚾ Joe Burrow can’t throw a baseball to save his life 👀 KD gets traded mid-event 🏀 We were robbed of an epic Game 7 🍻 Pool beer power rankings 💥 The Reds front office is a dumpster fire 🔥 Club Worl...

This week’s episode is pure chaos in the best way. We break down: 🍌 Sean Casey tearing his hamstring for the Savannah Bananas 🌭 Joey Chestnut’s return to Nathan’s 🧃 LSU fans dominating the Jell-O Shot Challenge 🔥 Gage Wood’s near-perfect game and free brisket for life ⚾️ Is MLB using dead balls again? 💰 Did the Red Sox trade Devers to help Liverpool buy Florian Wirtz? 📱 Stephen A. caught playing Solitaire during the NBA Finals 🏈 Olympic Flag Football might turn into the WBC 🪙 Mondo Duplantis is ...

This week on Craft Brewed Sports: EA Sports drops a bomb: schools will get paid based on how often fans play as them in College Football 26. We debate which small school deserves the love. Then, the NCAA settles the House lawsuit, officially letting schools pay athletes directly while putting the nail in the coffin for real NIL deals. We explain what this means for college sports and where it goes next. Plus: • The Daddy Ball spin-off is born 🍻 • Sip, Chug, Drainpour: Cereal milk edition 🥛 ...

As the season continues to spiral for the Braves, Scott reveals in the fact that the number one prospect in all of baseball has arrived! Meanwhile, Chris is head over heels for the newest member of the Royals! And the Orioles make the right call to not sign Corbin Burnes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re joined by Blake Stephenson to preview UFC 316 with breakdowns of some of the biggest fights on the card, including Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili, Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison, and more. Plus, we ask the important questions, like which whiskey pairs best with a UFC card and how much money it would take to get hip-tossed by Kayla Harrison. Also in this episode: • Temu Trump and Alex Jones crash the UFC preview • Sip, Chug, Drainpour: Middletown Hero Edition • Does Mike Leach be...

ts been a while! Chris and Scott are back from their month long hiatus and they have plenty to catch up on! With the season 1/3 of the way into the books, where do teams stand? Who should be worried? And who can already pack it in for 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Craft Brewed Sports crew dives into the latest college football playoff shake-up. We debate the new straight seeding model, argue why the BCS should handle reseeding, and call out the constant format changes. Plus, we tackle NIL and the transfer portal mess, a Xavier tangent, and ask: what athletes should serve as their alma mater’s GM? There’s also talk of Trevor Bauer’s Japan disaster, a 24x24x24x24 challenge, Pacers-Knicks playoff fun, the next NBA face, and plenty of beer. Oh,...

Another wild week in sports, and Craft Brewed Sports is diving headfirst into the chaos. Ohio lawmakers want to ban Noon kickoffs for big games (because why not?), the NFL is trying to tweak everything from the Tush Push to playoff seeding, and Olympic Flag Football is officially happening—with NFL players allowed to suit up. We’re building the ultimate Team USA Flag Football roster, debating if Brock Purdy is worth the bag, and breaking down the WNBA’s biggest rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel ...

The NFL is the mob boss of American sports, and now they’re coming for college football’s lunch money. We break down the NFL’s latest scheduling flex over the College Football Playoff and debate if Jerry Jones watching the Eagles raise a Super Bowl banner is the pettiest move in league history. Plus: 🏀 NBA Draft Lottery chaos (aka rigged) ⚾ Paul Skenes joins Team USA 🥩 The Rocket City Trash Pandas rebrand as the Bama Butts 📺 Michael Jordan joins NBA on NBC 🏒 Could we actually get an all-Canada ...

This week, we’re coming in hot with a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL over Shedeur Sanders’ draft position, Steve Smith Sr. wrecking a marriage, and Michigan doing shady Michigan things again. We also talk about the Ravens dropping Justin Tucker, UNC’s lack of Hard Knocks drama thanks to Bill's girlfriend, and why Paul Skenes is getting standing ovations at a divisional rival's stadium. Plus: fan fights in Pittsburgh, Scott’s mom vs. Taco Bell, and way too much yard and weather talk. And yes, somehow we end up in deep Papal Conclave lore and learn too much about the Cardinals up for being the next Pope. New episodes drop every Tuesday night. Subscribe, grab a beer, and enjoy the ride. 👉 Subscribe and hit the bell: @CraftBrewedSports 🎙 Full audio episodes available on all major podcast platforms 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:17 What are we drinking tonight? 00:08:27 Fan suing the NFL for $100 million because Shedeur fell in the draft 00:14:29 The testimonies for this lawsuit would b…

It's a packed episode of Backwards K Baseball! Scott and Chris break down the hottest stories across MLB, including the debut of Reds pitchers Connor Phillips and Rhett Lowder-wait, no, Petty and Noah! We also dive into the biggest surprises of April, from breakout players to early team flops. Plus, Brett Boone joins the Texas Rangers as their new hitting coach—what could that mean for their offense? And finally, we preview the start of a big Braves vs Reds series. Can Cincy hold up against the NL powerhouse? Tune in for hot takes, sharp analysis, and your weekly dose of baseball chaos. Hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a pitch. #MLB #BaseballPodcast #Braves #Reds #BrettBoone #TexasRangers #MLBProspects #Petty #Noah #AprilBaseball #BackwardsKBaseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices