Best Varsity Journal Podcasts (2025)

Plainview football coach Johnathon Haddock joins Avalanche-Journal reporter Stephen Garcia to talk about the Bulldogs’ first win. Garcia also looks back at Week 3.By Gannett

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Littlefield football coach Jimmy Thomas joins Avalanche-Journal reporter Stephen Garcia 20:54

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First-year Littlefield football coach Jimmy Thomas joins Avalanche-Journal reporter Stephen Garcia to talk about the Wildcats’ season-opening win and his return to the sideline.By Gannett

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High School Football - Week 1 Kick Off 23:53

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. joins new reporter Stephen Garcia to discuss the upcoming high school football season and the top matchups in Week 1.By Gannett

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Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss Post and Kingdom Prep playing for state championships 1:01:23

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With four UIL and TAPPS area teams left, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss Post and Kingdom Prep playing for state championships this week. Dave Campbell Texas Football's Matt Stepp joins in the second part to give his input on Post's upcoming state title battle with Shiner.…

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Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King talk about the five remaining football teams 1:03:36

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King talk about the five remaining football teams in the area and their upcoming games. Post coach Michael Pittman joins in the second segment to provide insight on the Antelopes' second straight undefeated run heading into Thursday's Class 2A, Division I state semifi…

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Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King give an overview on the upcoming regular-season rematches 1:03:04

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King give an overview on the upcoming regular-season rematches, Coronado playing for a district title and Lubbock-Cooper's thrilling victory. Trinity Christian coach Kevin Spiller joins in the second segment to discuss the Lions' second-ever playoff win coinciding wit…

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Lone Star Varsity Podcast - Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss the remaining football and volleyball teams 55:04

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King talk discuss the remaining football and volleyball teams. Kingdom Prep coach Jeff Klein joins in the second segment to discuss the Warriors' Tuesday playoff game against Faustina and how they've fared this season.By Gannett

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Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King highlight the latest happenings in cross country, volleyball and playoff football 50:09

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After a busy week of high school sports, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King highlight the latest happenings in cross country, volleyball and playoff football. Smyer second-year coach Scott Funke joins in the second segment to talk about the Bobcats' historic year, which includes securing the progr…

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Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King go over the upcoming playoff football schedule 55:12

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King go over the upcoming playoff football playoff schedule. Jayton coach Josh Stanaland joins in the second segment to discuss the Jaybirds' district championship and how a stout defense will be key moving forward heading into the playoffs.…

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Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King preview some of the biggest Week 11 games 49:22

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King preview some of the biggest Week 11 games in the area and discuss last week's district champions. Class 3A, Division II Idalou coach Jeff Lofton joins to talk about how the Wildcats have managed a perfect record and the preparation it's taken to get to this poin…

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Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss standout games and performances 1:03:03

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With Week Nine down, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss standout games and performances. Slaton coach Lawrence Johnson joins in the second segment to talk about the highs and lows of the Tigers' season, his first as the head coach and being the underdogs against Class 3A, Divi…

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss the latest happenings on and off the field during Week Nine of the football season 52:41

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss the latest happenings on and off the field during Week Nine of the football season. Lubbock Christian (HS) coach Chris Softley also joins to discuss his team's undefeated season so far and playing crosstown district foe Trinity Christian this week.…

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Alexis Cubit and KLBK Sports Director Ryan King break down some of the area's top performances from Week Seven 54:02

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK Sports Director Ryan King break down some of the area's top performances from Week Seven of the football season and preview games for this coming week. After a big win over Midland High, Monterey coach Wayne Hutchinson joins in the second segment to discuss the ups and downs of the Plains…

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss standout performances from Week Six 51:13

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While several teams had an open week, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King discuss standout performances from Week Six. Frenship coach Jay Northcutt joins in the second segment to discuss the Tigers' first win and now preparing to play Class 5A, Division II, No. 9-ranked Lubbock-Cooper this week fol…

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Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King break down Coronado's 42-12 win over Frenship 53:47

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King break down Coronado's 42-12 win over Frenship, what it means for both teams, Lubbock High's season-opening victory and other happenings from Week Six football action. Lubbock-Cooper coach Chip Darden gives an overview of his squad following an 18-0 season-opening…

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Alexis Cubit and Ryan King cover the remaining undefeated teams of week 4 and more 33:34

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With a full month of football down, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King go over the remaining unbeaten teams and discuss the latest happenings during Week Four action. Coronado coach Seth Parr gives a preseason overview of his team and all of the Plainview connections ahead of the Must…

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK Sports Director Ryan King 1:00:53

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK Sports Director Ryan King break down big performances on the gridiron from Week Three. Shallowater coach Bryan Wood also joins to discuss the Mustangs' 3-0 start and having to cancel Friday's game due to a player testing positive for COVID-19.…

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Sports Writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK director Ryan King discuss Classes 5A and 6A as well as TAPPS teams and more! 59:38

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK sports director Ryan King break down football action from Week One and talk about the UIL Classes 5A and 6A as well as TAPPS teams getting started with fall practices on Monday. Borden County coach Trey Richey joins in the second segment to discuss Borden County having no pos…

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal writer Alexis Cubit recaps week 1 and discusses week 2, plus Adam Cummings Joins 45:07

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal preps writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK Sports Director Ryan King discuss the first week of football action and preview what's to come during Week Two. Sundown coach Adam Cummings also joins the show to talk about where his team is and what to expect heading into the Roughnecks' home clash against Sudan.…

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Lone Star Varsity - Alexis Cubit discusses a few of the season-opening matchups, including Estacado's rematch with Greenwood 22:12

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With Week One of the football season kicking off, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit discusses a few of the season-opening matchups, including Estacado's rematch with Greenwood. Matadors coach Joe Cluley also joins to give his synopsis of his squad and what they expect from the Rangers coming into Friday's contest at G…

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Lone Star Varsity Podcast - High school sports writer Alexis Cubit chats with Dave Campbell Texas Football's Matt Stepp 38:52

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High school sports writer Alexis Cubit chats with Dave Campbell Texas Football's Matt Stepp on Lubbock-Cooper's Class 5A, Division II state semifinal game against Aledo as well as Post's season and what to expect from the Antelopes' Class 2A, Division I state championship contest against Refugio. In the second segment, Antelopes coach Michael Pittm…

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Lone Star Varsity Podcast - High School sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK's Ryan King chat about the remaining high school football teams in the playoffs 53:18

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High School sports writer Alexis Cubit and KLBK's Ryan King chat about the remaining high school football teams in the playoffs and the recent UIL cutoff numbers and possible realignments. Lubbock-Cooper coach Chip Darden also joins the show to discuss the Pirates' win over Wichita Falls Rider, the record-setting season and the upcoming Class 5A, D…

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Lone Star Varsity Podcast: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit is joined by KLBK's Ryan King to discuss the area's remaining playoff football teams 48:49

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit is joined by KLBK's Ryan King to discuss the area's remaining playoff football teams and projections for this weekend's regional final matchups. Lubbock Christian coach Chris Softley also joins in the second segment of the show to talk about the Eagles' 13-0 season and playing for a T…

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Lone Star Varsity Podcast: Alexis Cubit reviews the upcoming weekend matchups for the remaining area teams, Plus Lubbock-Cooper coach Chip Darden joins the show 22:58

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During this week's Lone Star Varsity podcast, high school sports writer Alexis Cubit reviews the upcoming weekend matchups for the remaining area teams. Lubbock-Cooper coach Chip Darden also joins the show to discuss his first year as the Pirates' head coach, District 3-5A, Division II and playing Randall for a second time in less than a month.…

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Lone Star Varsity Podcast - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit speaks with Coronado coach Seth Parr 11:50

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During this week's episode of the Lone Star Varsity podcast, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal high school sports writer Alexis Cubit speaks with Coronado coach Seth Parr about postseason football and the Mustangs' upcoming area round playoff game against No. 3 Denton Ryan.By Gannett

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Lone Star Varsity Podcast - Carlos and Alexis chat high school volleyball and football playoffs 35:54

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Carlos and Alexis chat high school volleyball and football playoffs, while Monterey head coach Wayne Hutchinson joins the show.By Gannett

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Lone Star Varsity PODCAST: Week 11 football, volleyball playoffs 33:24

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Carlos and Alexis talk some of the notable high school volleyball and football matchups as the calendar turns to November. Also, Lubbock Christian High School football coach Chris Softley discusses his squads strong season and more.By Gannett

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Alexis and Carlos chat about high school volleyball and football 40:09

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Alexis and Carlos chat about high school volleyball and football as both are coming to a close when it comes to the regular season. Frenship football and volleyball are main topics, while Tahoka head coach Stephen Overstreet joins the show.By Gannett

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In another edition of the Lone Star Varsity podcast, Alexis talks about Week Eight football action and looks ahead to this week's games 28:47

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In another edition of the Lone Star Varsity podcast, Alexis talks about Week Eight football action and looks ahead to this week's games. Sundown coach Adam Cummings joins the show to discuss the Roughnecks' identity and how District 2-2A, Division I is unfolding ahead of the team's Week Nine game against undefeated Post.…

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Lone Star Varsity Podcast - Week 8 is Great! 27:48

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Alexis and Carlos burn the midnight oil to talk high school volleyball and football. Sudan head coach John Cornelius joins the show to chat about his first season and the 6-0 start for the Hornets.By Gannett

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Alexis and Carlos chat Week 6, including Coronado, Monterey, Frenship and more 34:49

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Alexis and Carlos chat Week 6, including Coronado, Monterey, Frenship and more, while previewing the start of district play for the same squads and more. Ralls head coach Xavier Rangel, whose squad is 5-0, joins the show before the Jackrabbits take on Lockney in District 4-2A Division II action.By Gannett

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Alexis and Carlos reflect on legendary Estacado and Dunbar coach Louis Kelley before diving into some high school football chatter 45:32

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Alexis and Carlos reflect on legendary Estacado and Dunbar coach Louis Kelley before diving into some high school football chatter. Post coach Michael Pittman joins the show to talk about his squad getting to 5-0 and what he felt has been the key to the undefeated start.By Gannett

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Alexis and Carlos chat Lubbock High getting its first win and some big games for the Week 5 slate 40:23

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Alexis and Carlos chat Lubbock High getting its first win and some big games for the Week 5 slate, including Tahoka at Sundown and Wichita Falls at Estacado to name a few. Westerners coach Shane Stephen also joins the show to chat quarterback Brandon Smith and more.By Gannett

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Carlos and Alexis breakdown Lubbock-Cooper and Frenship, Frenship head coach Jay Northcutt joins the show 35:48

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Carlos and Alexis breakdown Lubbock-Cooper and Frenship, which is arguably one of the best games of the Texas high school football season in the South Plains. Volleyball is also discussed, while Frenship head coach Jay Northcutt joins the show to bring his perspective to the rivalry matchup.By Gannett

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Frenship at Lubbock-Cooper looms 45:48

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Week 2 is over. This means Carlos and Alexis break it all down, including the Lubbock-Cooper/Coronado matchup and more. The duo also previews Week 3 matchups, including a big-time showdown between Frenship and Lubbock-Cooper, and Abernathy head coach Darrell Daily joins the show.By Gannett

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Carlos and Alexis breakdown a wild Week 1 schedule, which included Estacado claiming a win over Coronado, plus a week 2 preview 40:50

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Carlos and Alexis breakdown a wild Week 1 schedule, which included Estacado claiming a win over Coronado and a pair of teams - Monterey and Fresnship - starting off with a victory. The duo also breaks down Week 2 matchups and Lubbock-Cooper coach Chip Darden joins the show.By Gannett

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Lone Star Varsity Podcast: Shallowater head coach Bryan Wood joins the show 37:43

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Carlos and Alexis are ready for football games to be played. But, before they chat about them, the duo discuss the Frenship Tournament and which teams could make some noise with the start of District 3-5A play. And Shallowater head coach Bryan Wood joins the show in the second half to talk getting his young team ready to play against Idalou on Frid…

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Lone Star Varsity Podcast: Almost Week 1 39:39

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Carlos and Alexis are back to talk some volleyball and football. Frenship and Monterey racked up some gold last weekend, while it looks like the football season is closing in. And with that in mind, Carlos chats with Matt Stepp of Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine for a deep dive in the Lone Star Varsity coverage area.…

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Get acquainted with Alexis Cubit, the new high school sports writer at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal-West Texas, food and some high school football, plus Estacado head coach Joe Cluley 29:19

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Get acquainted with Alexis Cubit, the new high school sports writer at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. The duo talk her background, West Texas, food and some high school football. In the second portion, Carlos chats with Estacado head coach Joe Cluley on the season and some impact players.By Gannett

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LISTEN: Tye Scogin drains a buzzer-beating, short jumper to lead Jayton to a thrilling 38-37 win in the UIL state Class 1A semifinal 0:44

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Tye Scogin drains a buzzer-beating, short jumper to lead Jayton to a thrilling 38-37 win in the UIL state Class 1A semifinal inside the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Jaybirds (26-5) are set to take on Slidell (32-8) at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the state championship. Credit: Ryne Ruckman, KNNK.By Gannett

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Ep. 20- The Finale 39:24

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This is it, the Final episode! 20 episodes of trial and error, what’s next?! Discussed on the show: Mahershala Ali and the new season of True Detective, What constitutes being a good fan in sports? What’s the dilemma of retiring jerseys? Bidding farewell to Rick Nash, the worst day I’ve ever had in Ottawa, why serving up McDonald’s in the White Hou…

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Ep. 19- Assaulted by the NHL 34:25

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After a short absence, the Varsity Journal returns! And we kick off 2019 with a first: NBA talk. Call it old news but what Lebron James said needs to be discussed… He might be the greatest player of all time but when he says he has the greatest legacy, somebody needs to step up and say something about this… Speaking of GOATS, Jon Jones may be one, …

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Ep. 18- Christmas Special 1:57:35

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Talk about things to unwrap… it’s the Merry Christmas episode! Joining us on this special episode is young entrepreneur Gabe Roy. How does a small-town boy overcome the daunting hill of starting up a business in the "big" city? Also joining the show is sports mad-man, Adam “AZ” … And of course, some surprises from the Varsity Journal. Are we going …

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Ep. 17- Life Advice from a Coke Dealer 40:34

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Less than a week until Christmas! It’s episode 17… what’s up with yappy dogs and why do people own them? An Innocent Man might be the best show ever on Netflix. It might be old news, but why is Stephen A’s “slip-up” the most important blunder that a sportscaster has ever made? Also, last week we gave you a special breakfast with a crackhead story… …

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Ep. 16- Breakfast with a crackhead 1:20:49

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It’s semi-finals week in Fantasy football! So joining the show of course is Phil Thompson, our fantasy football expert from the Chicago Tribune… Also discussed on the show: How should I go about getting fired from my job? (Feedback is welcomed!) Is Barstool Sports capable of writing a well thought out article? And my exquisite breakfast with a crac…

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Ep. 15- The Greatest Blue Jays Fan to Have Ever Lived 1:11:42

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With UFC 231 going down this Saturday, our MMA expert, Spencer Kyte joins the show to break things down… we talk Max Holloway Vs Brian Ortega, The return of Anderson Silva in February, the future of sports streaming services and more! Also discussed on the show: The Kareem Hunt video, Kevin Spacey, the 2 worst things on the planet (my job and the c…

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Ep. 14- GHIJKLMNOP is my baby 53:12

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Big week in sports and lots to discuss… No guests just rants! Recapping Dan Snyder’s disgraceful weekend, does this make him the biggest rat in all of sports? The William Nylander Saga finally comes to an end this weekend, so what should the Leafs do to him? I have the perfect solution… Also discussed on the show: Wikipedia rabbit holes, Sam Kiniso…

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Ep. 13- Babe, I killed the cat 1:03:42

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In honour of American Thanksgiving and the biggest weekend in sports, The Varsity Journal returns from its short hiatus! Heartland College Sports’, Derek Duke, joins the show to preview the massive weekend that awaits for College football… Also discussed on the show: Chuck VS Tito 3, Phil Mickelson VS Tiger Woods, JR Smith being the biggest coward …

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Ep. 12 - Panel of Nerds 1:38:59

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We’re all over the place in this one… Starting things off, we have Alexa Greenfield returning to the show after going viral once again for getting caught dipping her chicken fingers into her soda. We talk the about the sad state of New York sports and her new chicken finger business ventures. Our second guest is MMA reporter, Spencer Kyte… Has MMA …