Best Bracket Busters Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 17: Broadcast Blunders, Bracket Busters, and Pro Volleyball Buzz 37:37

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14d ago37:37

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The NCAA Tournament deserves better. We kick off this episode with some real talk about why it’s frustrating that the first two rounds were stuck on ESPN+, and why the production value matters for a sport that’s exploding in popularity. Then we look ahead to the regional semifinals and finals, break down Cal Poly’s Cinderella run and their chances …

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172. Bracket Buster in the College Football Playoff 38:43

16d ago38:43

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the controversy surrounding the final College Football Playoff bracket. Notre Dame out? Alabama in? Plus, they discuss the departure of Jimmy Rogers from Washington State... and more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.Wilner…

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Ep 19: Wrapping 2025: Aggie Dominance, End-of-Year Awards, and What’s Next 34:59

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In our final episode of 2025, we’re going all in on Texas A&M, your new NCAA Women’s Volleyball National Champions! After an unforgettable weekend in Kansas City, we reflect on the Aggies' dominant sweep over Kentucky in the title match and how Jamie Morrison’s team capped off their historic season. We also share what it was like being on the groun…

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Ep 18: Texas A&M Shocks Nebraska + Final Four Preview 50:34

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The 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Final Four is officially set, and in this episode, we break down how each team punched their ticket to Kansas City. We dive into the four remaining teams — Texas A&M, Pittsburgh, Kentucky, and Wisconsin — and what they did in their Regional Final wins to earn a spot in the semifinals. We spend time on Nebraska’s sho…

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173. Retired Fox Sports Networks President Bob Thompson talks Pac-12 media deal, CFP, and more 39:47

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk with retired Fox Sports Networks President Bob Thompson about the Pac-12's media deal, the College Football Playoff, and more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.T…

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Bonus: Building FanFlare Sports: How Two Volleyball Fans Are Changing the Game 32:13

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We’re joined by LJ Rader (the mind behind Art But Make It Sports) and Elling Hofland (die-hard Minnesota Gophers fan) — two of the founders of FanFlare Sports, a new app designed to bring fans closer to women’s college volleyball. We get into how a volleyball rookie (LJ) and a superfan (Elling) teamed up, what they’re trying to solve for fans, and …

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171. Villains, heroes, and the Pac-12 29:30

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about Lane Kiffin, the Pac-12, and more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline…

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Ep 16: Instant Bracket Reactions, Our Bracket Challenge, & Our Picks to Win It All 27:13

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The 2025 NCAA D1 Women’s Volleyball Tournament bracket is LIVE — and we’re diving in. We go region by region with first-look reactions, upset picks, strength of schedule thoughts, and who we think will win it all. Plus, we’re launching the Side Out Society Bracket Challenge! Submit your bracket at sideoutsociety.com for a chance to win an exclusive…

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Ep 15: Kentucky’s Reverse Sweep, ACC Chaos, and MLV Draft Reactions 27:33

28d ago27:33

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This week, Tiff takes the mic solo to recap one of the biggest matches of the season: Kentucky’s reverse sweep over Texas to win the 2025 SEC Championship. From Eva Hudson’s 25-kill performance to Asia Thigpen’s unstoppable energy and Lizzie Carr’s nine blocks, we break down exactly how the Wildcats turned the match around. Tiff also looks ahead to…

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Ep 14: Emily Ehman on Nebraska’s Kryptonite, ACC Chaos, and the Future of Women's Volleyball 46:10

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She’s one of the best voices in volleyball, and she’s on the mic with us this week! Emily Ehman joins Side Out Society to break down Nebraska’s first loss in 48 matches, whether UCLA exposed a crack in the Huskers’ armor, and why SMU is one of the most fun teams to watch heading into tournament season. We cover the ACC power struggle between Pitt, …

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170. Pac-12 Media Deal Reaction (and much more) 38:50

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner discuss the Pac-12's media deal, the firing of Washington State AD Anne McCoy, and discuss Texas State, San Diego State, and more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Tw…

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169. Rick Neuheisel talks Rose Bowl, coaching vacancies, and the CFP 31:21

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk with Rick Neuheisel about the Rose Bowl, coaching vacancies, and the CFP. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.com/WilnerHotlin…

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Ep 13: Solo Sets & Shoutouts: NPOY Picks, Upsets, and Volleyball’s Brightest Moments 21:43

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With Lindsay out this week, Tiff takes the mic solo to break down the AVCA National Player of the Year semifinalists and share her pick for who should take home the honor. She dives into last week’s upsets (and why they didn’t shake much up), celebrates Coach Craig Skinner’s legendary desk-stand moment in Kentucky, and shouts out Malorie Boesiger’s…

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168. CFP Soap Opera... plus the Pac-12's next moves 26:59

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner discuss the College Football Playoff rankings release... plus, what's next for the Pac-12 Conference. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.For John Canzano's interview with Oregon State Presid…

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Ep 12: Thirteen Upsets, Rankings Chaos, Babies on the Way & Resilience Across the Net 49:01

2M ago49:01

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This week was pure madness in women’s volleyball. Thirteen upsets — including seven on Halloween — shook up the rankings as Texas dropped twice (including a sweep by Kentucky). We break down all the biggest moves: North Carolina’s jump to No. 15, Iowa State crashing the Top 25, and Nebraska’s unstoppable sweep streak. We close with our latest Posit…

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167. Halloween Special: Pac-12 title game... CFP Rankings... and more. 28:10

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the Pac-12 title game... Halloween candy bars... College Football Playoff rankings... and more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT…

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Ep 11: Volleyball Betrayals, Haunted Costumes & Wrigley Field Dreams 49:13

2M ago49:13

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This week, things get spooky—and a little chaotic—on The Side Out Society Podcast. Tiff and Lindsay dive into the longest matches in NCAA history, share their volleyball “betrayal list,” and debate where they’d love to see a game played next after Nebraska teased Wrigley Field. They also run through a wild week of upsets (what’s going on with TCU?!…

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Bonus: 'Girls with Balls': A breakdown of the French horror-comedy volleyball film 39:11

2M ago39:11

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It’s spooky season at The Side Out Society! 🎃 In this Halloween special, hosts Tiffany Oshinsky and Lindsay Harwood take on the 2018 comedy-horror cult flick Girls with Balls. And yes, it's about volleyball... sort of They break down its wild mix of blood, bumps, and bizarre humor, diving into the team dynamics, outrageous plot twists, and all the …

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166. Hot Topics -- Big Ten, Pac-12, Oregon State coaching search, and Warming Seats 31:51

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the Big Ten's private capital deal, Oregon State's coaching search, the Pac-12's media rights deal, warming seats and more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:ww…

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Ep 10: Volleyball’s Big Reveal: Top 16, Big Ten vs. ACC, and the Sport’s Next Wave 46:44

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In this episode of the Side Out Society podcast, hosts Tiffany Oshinsky and Lindsay Harwood discuss the latest happenings in women's volleyball, including the NCAA Selection Committee's top 16 reveal, analysis of top teams and rankings, and the competitive landscape between the Big Ten and ACC. They also highlight upcoming games, player performance…

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Ep 9: Reverse Sweeps, Broken Setters, and the Great Donut Debate 40:33

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This week we cover everything from Miami’s stunning win over Pitt to UCLA’s revenge tour — plus what Charlie Fuerbringer’s injury means for Wisconsin and how Minnesota is even fielding a lineup right now. We welcome new members to our Position Clubs, talk about Jordan Thompson’s AU Pro Volleyball takeover, and wonder why crowds in Omaha aren’t matc…

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165. Special from Autzen Stadium after Oregon-Indiana... what now? 24:55

2M ago24:55

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner with a special podcast from Autzen Stadium in the wake of Oregon-Indiana... what now? Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.com/Wilne…

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164. Oregon State mess, Pac-12 hiring, and follow the money at Stanford 31:02

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the mess at Oregon State, the Pac-12's decision to hire staff, and they follow the money in the Big Ten and Stanford. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twit…

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Ep 8: Nebraska Magic, Rec Hall Vibes, and 8 Wild Upsets 38:50

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163. Winner... winner... the Oregon Ducks, plus Pac-12 v. MW Lawsuit 26:08

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the Oregon Ducks victory over Penn State... plus the latest on the Pac-12 v. Mountain West lawsuit. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzan…

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Ep 7: From Happy Valley to Pro Volleyball: Breaking Down the Week in Women’s Volleyball 40:16

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It was an exciting week in women’s college volleyball! We’re down to just two undefeated teams — Nebraska and Texas — but the weekend was full of upsets and statement wins. We dive into Penn State’s rollercoaster weekend against USC and UCLA, Illinois’ surprise win over Purdue, and Baylor’s five-set stunner over TCU. Then we shift to the pro side: …

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162. BIG GAMES (updated) ... and the Pac-12's plan for 2026 revealed 25:22

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the biggest games of the week, plus the Pac-12's plan for 2026. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline…

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Ep 6: Upsets Shake the Polls, New Club Stars, and Team USA Brings Home Gold 35:39

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This week’s episode has it all—major upsets that shook up the AVCA Coaches Poll, our newest additions to the Side Out Society position clubs, and big news from the pros with AU naming its coaching roster and LOVB landing a new TV deal. We wrap things up with Team USA: their title run at the NORCECA Final Six and what their bid for the 2027 World Ch…

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161. Heating Up... at UCLA, the Pacific NW Rivalries... and more 40:23

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the UCLA firing of DeShaun Foster, the Pacific NW Rivalries, and more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.com/WilnerHot…

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Ep 5: ACC Wins, TCU Spins, and a Solo Mic Drop 18:52

3M ago18:52

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This week it’s a one-woman show as Tiff holds down the Side Out Society mic while Lindsay vacations overseas. From Pitt’s statement sweep over Kentucky at the Shriners Showdown to TCU’s fifth (!) top-25 win behind Evan Hendrix’s monster performance, Tiff recaps all the action, drops a black-tie Baylor-Florida story from the weekend, and rants about…

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160. What if... on the Pac-12, Kalen DeBoer, and Saint Mary's 33:48

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner give updates on the Pac-12 and talk about the "what ifs" involving Kalen DeBoer, Saint Mary's, and Week 3. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT…

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Ep 4: Starck Steps Away, Upsets Rock the Rankings, and Texas vs Stanford Delivers 47:53

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We're breaking down a wild week in women's volleyball. Izzy Starck's decision to step away raises big questions for Penn State, Purdue and TCU shake up the Top 25, and Texas vs. Stanford lives up to the hype. We also reveal our newest "club" members, look at AU's latest pro signings, and ask if Team USA has what it takes to battle the world's best.…

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159. A deep dive into College Football Week 2... and the Pac-12 26:41

4M ago26:41

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about Week 2 of the college football season... and give updates and predictions. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.com/Wilne…

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Ep 3: Upsets, Sweeps & Showdowns: Penn State Shocks, Nebraska Survives, and Texas Rolls 49:08

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College volleyball brought the chaos in Week 2—and we’re here for all of it. From Penn State’s double-upset weekend to Nebraska’s reverse sweep thriller, plus Kansas playing tougher than their record shows, and Wisconsin’s rollercoaster with a win over the Jayhawks and a straight-set loss to Texas. We also lock in our latest “club” members by posit…

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Ep 2: From First Serve to Team USA: Volleyball's Big Week 52:24

4M ago52:24

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Episode 2 dives into a wild opening weekend at AVCA First Serve. We break down standout players, the shocking Florida upset over Pitt, and reveal our Players of the Week—inducted into the Libero, Setter, Outside Hitter, Middle Blocker, and Opposite Clubs of the Society. Plus, we talk Columbus’ bold push to be the “women’s sports capital” and Team U…

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158. Phil Steele joins to talk Pac-12 legacy schools and 2025 season 38:12

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner interview Phil Steele, of the "Phil Steele College Football" magazine world. They talk about the legacy Pac-12 schools and the 2025 season. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitt…

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157. College Football Predictions for 2025 ... from hot seat to Heisman and back 40:55

4M ago40:55

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner give their predictions for the 2025 college football season. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline…

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Ep 1: Welcome to the Society! 40:16

4M ago40:16

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We’re kicking things off with the start of the college volleyball season, diving into the AVCA First Serve slate, the NCAA preseason coaches poll, and the transfers reshaping the Top 25. We break down the Nebraska alumni match, share early NCAA title predictions, and then shift to the pro game with roster moves across LOVB and MLV—including what ML…

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156. True Crime + Football -- an interview with ESPN's Kyle Bonagura 43:14

4M ago43:14

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner interview special guest, ESPN's Kyle Bonagura. They talked about a true-crime story and podcast series that Bonagura and Adam Rittenberg produced about football coach Paul Wulff and his missing mother, Delores.Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's wor…

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155. Updates and Storylines... Pac-12, Lincoln Riley, NCAA Tournament, and more 23:24

5M ago23:24

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the storylines for the college football season, plus updates on the Pac-12, Lincoln Riley's job security, Utah, ASU, the Top 25 and more. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoB…

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154. Pac-12 vs. Mountain West heats up... plus, Big 12's CFP stance, Big Ten, and more 30:21

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the Pac-12 vs. Mountain West mediation twist... the Big 12's CFP stance... and the Big Ten Media Day. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline…

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153. Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould talks Texas State... and what's next 32:15

6M ago32:15

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner interview Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould about the addition of Texas State... and what is next. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline…

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152. Anchor Deal -- Pac-12 + CBS ... what does it mean? What happens next? 19:04

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the Pac-12's media deal with CBS. What does it mean? What happens next? • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline…

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151. Pac-12 has its eyes on Texas (State) ... what about UNLV? 32:01

6M ago32:01

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the Pac-12, Texas State, UNLV, and much more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline…

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150. Breaking Down House v. NCAA with guest Professor Sam Erlich 36:06

7M ago36:06

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner break down the House v. NCAA settlement with special guest Sam Erlich. Erlich is a professor at Boise State with a specialized background. They discuss the winners, losers, and tentacles of the settlement. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at…

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149. Madness of the college athletics food chain -- a talk with Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill 44:28

7M ago44:28

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk with Big Sky Conference Commissioner Tom Wistrcill about the madness of college athletics. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.Pac12Hotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.…

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148. Mike Leach Hall of Fame move... plus, a Pac-12 update, CFP wrangling and kickoff times. 36:26

7M ago36:26

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the College Football Hall of Fame making room for Mike Leach... plus, an update on the Pac-12, kickoff times released, and the College Football Playoff drama. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.Pac12Hotline.com via the Bay Ar…

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147. Update and expectations on Pac-12 v. MW spat ... plus CFP changes and more 18:28

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about Pac-12 vs. Mountain West mediation and settlement talks, plus they discuss CFP seeding changes. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.Pac12Hotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTw…

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146. Q-and-A... Pac-12, expansion, mediation... and Pete Rose 40:19

7M ago40:19

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John Canzano and Jon Wilner take questions from listeners about the Pac-12, expansion, settlement talks, and Pete Rose. Subscribe to this podcast and share it.• Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com.• Read Jon Wilner's work at www.Pac12Hotline.com via the Bay Area News Group.Follow on Twitter:www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFTwww.Twitter.com/…

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Importance of Having a Balanced Structure to Succeed in Any Market 13:24

8M ago13:24

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When the market feels unpredictable, your plan shouldn't be. If you're worried about the volatility and how you're invested, now might be the time to step back and reassess your strategies to ensure we are adequately prepared for whatever the market throws our way. In this episode, Michael shares a structured, three-bucket approach to help investor…