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Nuthin' But Madness

This week is all about hoops and the best four days in sports: opening weekend of March Madness. With the tournament finally here, the guys go all in on the bracket.
Pat couldn’t make it this week, but super sub Mike Pason steps in and delivers. The episode is almost entirely focused on breaking down the bracket region by region, identifying the most vulnerable teams, potential bracket busters, must-watch players, key trends, and the matchups you need to have circled for the first round.
The crew also shares their favorite first-round bets, along with each host’s Final Four, championship matchup, and ultimate national champion. Along the way, there are plenty of useful insights and angles to help you fill out your bracket.
All the regular segments, such as Hot Takes, Stone Cold Locks, Top 5, and more, will return next week. But for now, it’s all about the madness that is March and breaking down the bracket from every angle.
Enjoy, Sandman Nation and good luck with your picks.
 

Rich Mahogany

The boys welcome Pat back after a one-week break and jump right into a supersized Episode #81. They kick things off with their Random Questions of the Day segment, which this week includes genies, food, and Charles Barkley. Yup.
Then, in honor of all the buzz surrounding Eric’s Miami RedHawks this season, the guys share some of the most memorable and compelling sports stories from their lifetimes. From the Sosa-McGwire home run chase of 1998 to the Nancy Kerrigan-Tonya Harding saga to the disturbing Jerry Sandusky scandal, along with several other unforgettable chapters in sports history, they revisit the stories that captivated sports fans everywhere.
Next comes Be My Guess, and it turns out to be the most competitive edition of the year so far. Pat brings it strong as the category focuses on the most common nicknames to win college football and basketball championships over the last 50 years. It all comes down to the final question. Does Pat finally break through and get the win, or does the disappointment continue?
The guys then share a great tip that anyone headed to Las Vegas for this year’s March Madness will not want to miss.
From there it’s onto Hot Takes, where hockey gets plenty of love from both Pat and Bill, including an homage to the wonder that is the Minnesota high school hockey state championship, a spectacle unlike almost anything in amateur sports. Bierman also gives a tribute to Lou Holtz and shares the story of one of the most bizarre baseball trades in history, a deal from more than 50 years ago that few fans have ever heard about.
Then it’s time for Stone Cold Locks. Pat has been on a recent tear, so any listeners looking to cash in this week may want to pay particular attention when Mr. Klett speaks. The guys also give their top picks for the “fifth major,” The Players Championship, this weekend.
Finally, the episode closes with one of the most fun and intriguing Top 5 segments yet, except this time it’s not even a Top 5. Bierman flips the script in honor of March Madness and creates a full bracket featuring 16 of the greatest and most iconic action heroes in movie and TV history. Names like James Bond, John McClane, Jack Bauer, and Ellen Ripley headline the field, along with 12 other legendary characters, all battling for the title of greatest action hero ever. There are plenty of debates and several huge upsets as the votes are cast across the four regions, and listeners are sure to have opinions of their own once they hear the results.
The guys absolutely hit the jackpot with Episode #81, delivering one of their most entertaining shows yet. Be sure to give it a listen.

I've Got A Big Problem

The boys are back for Episode 80, though one OG is missing this week as Pat couldn’t make it. Thankfully, super sub Mike Paston steps in once again to fill the seat. The hosts kick things off with their Random Questions of the Day, where the topic is things they’ve done once but would never do again, and Paston quickly delivers an absolute nightmare story about parasailing. 
From there, the opening segment takes a different turn than usual. Normally the boys love to rant and complain, but this week they focus on happy thoughts, and the hosts show their softer side. Yep, today they share the small things in life that make them smile, including being on college campuses, the first snowfall of the year, sitting by a firepit, and several other simple joys. Very kumbaya of them.
Next up is Hot Takes, where Paston sounds off about unruly fans at sporting events, and Bill feels terrible for Sugar Shane Lowry after his brutal collapse at the Cognizant Classic. The Sandman also sparks an interesting conversation when he complains about why MLB teams don’t call up top prospects sooner. Then Bierman shows a recent all-time rant from a college basketball coach and asks whether those types of meltdowns actually work to get teams back on track.
Then it’s time for Stone Cold Locks, where each host gives three picks to finish in the top 10 at this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.
The episode wraps up with a hoops-themed Top 5, where they each rank their favorite college basketball players of all time with one big twist. None of the players can be in, or headed to, the Naismith Hall of Fame. That means these are legendary college players who didn’t necessarily have the same impact at the pro level. Some all-time names get thrown around, including Greg Oden, Larry Johnson, David West, and many more as the guys get fired up for March Madness.
Even without Pat, the boys power through and crank out another classic. Give it a listen and try to hold the applause until the end.

The Dregs of Society

The boys are back and kick things off with their Random Questions of the Day, which quickly turns into a spirited debate about whether Sky Club and lounge access at airports is actually worth it. 
From there, it’s all about looking back on this year’s Olympics. The guys share their favorite events, moments, and memories, along with a few things that irritated them, including several events they say must be removed. They also talk about future Olympics and whether attending one is on the bucket list. And of course, there’s a deep dive into both the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey gold medal wins.
Next up is Be My Guess, where Pat continues to battle through the sports trivia segment while Bill once again impresses with a strong showing. This week’s theme is all about MLB as we gear up for Opening Day.
Then it’s on to Hot Takes. Jacob Bridgeman gets plenty of love for last week’s Genesis win, the weekend’s loaded college hoops slate gets some attention, including Arizona-Houston and Michigan-Duke, and there’s even an argument that Dusty May deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Curt Cignetti for what he’s doing with Michigan. Bierman also delivers a rant on the MAC’s recent expansion news and is clearly not a fan of the new addition.
The guys then roll into Stone Cold Locks, giving out three golf picks each for this week’s Cognizant Classic. And you may want to listen closely to this one as the boys have been on somewhat of a heater recently.
And finally, they wrap it up with a fun Top 5 honoring their favorite “older” characters in entertainment history, where iconic ones like Frank Drebin, Doc Brown, Yoda, and plenty of other oldies but goodies make the list.
As always, it’s a packed, opinionated, and laugh-filled episode you won’t want to miss, so give it a listen and enjoy.

Winger's Greatest Hits

The guys open this week by diving into conspiracy theories, sparked by the latest chatter that Super Bowl LX may have been predetermined by the NFL. After quickly debunking that one, they run through a list of famous conspiracies they’d love to know the truth about, from JFK to the 1985 NBA Draft Lottery and plenty more that range from plausible to completely ridiculous.
Then it’s time for Be My Guess, where Bill and Pat try to name the 10 college football programs that have produced the most NFL touchdowns. The results aren’t great, but you do get a very solid Jimmy Stewart impression during this segment, so there’s that.
Hot Takes follows with a heavy Olympic theme. The guys hit ski jumping, biathlon, the story of the oldest U.S. Winter Olympian ever, and yes, Bierman brings his Olympic sex-related story of the week to the table. There’s also a tribute to Robert Duvall, some James Bond love, and a discussion about a college football player recently granted a ninth year of eligibility.
Then it’s Stone Cold Locks, where each host gives three picks to finish Top 10 at this week’s Genesis Invitational. After a strong showing last week, you may want to listen closely and pad those wallets.
They close with a fun sports Top 5, inspired by the news that Mike Ditka’s Super Bowl sweater vest recently sold for $183K. The guys share their Top 5 favorite sports memorabilia/historical sports items, including some creative ones like George Brett’s pine tar bat, Evander Holyfield’s earlobe, and a bag of Marshawn Lynch Skittles.
A fun, fast, and loaded Episode 79. Stream, laugh, and enjoy.

Adult Juice Boxes

The boys are back and waste no time debating whether the Super Bowl should stay on Sunday or move to Saturday night, and let’s just say there is only one correct answer.
Then it’s time for Random Questions of the Day, where clown shoes and aliens drive the conversation.
From there, the guys deliver a full Super Bowl recap, breaking it down into four key areas: the game itself and what stood out, the betting angle and how they performed (spoiler alert: they did very well), the best and worst commercials, and their thoughts on the Bad Bunny halftime show, where opinions were quite divided.
Next up is an Olympic edition of Be My Guess, as Bierman challenges the crew to determine whether certain Olympic events he mentions are real or made up. Surprisingly, the guys hold their own.
Hot Takes follows, featuring Hideki’s collapse at the Waste Management, another classic in the UNC-Duke rivalry, the case for curling as must-watch Olympic television, and a somewhat steamy segment where Bierman can’t help himself, diving into a sex-related story and the controversy surrounding beds in the Olympic Village.
Stone Cold Locks is next up and each host gives three picks to finish Top 10 at Pebble Beach, including one dark horse selection.
The show wraps with a spirited Top 5 debate on the most overrated TV shows of all time, and yes, some absolute classics land on the chopping block, including Friends, Cheers, and Grey’s Anatomy, among others.
Tune in for another opinion-heavy, laugh-loaded mix of sports and pop culture, and possibly the most fun you will have all week listening to two middle-aged bald guys and a tennis pro from Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Flacido Domingo

The boys kick off their longest, most jam-packed episode yet with Random Questions of the Day, debating the very important life choice of skydiving vs. shark cage diving. From there, in honor of Groundhog Day, Bierman gives a quick history lesson on the holiday before turning it into a fun draft-style contest. He lays out 12 iconic events like the Running of the Bulls, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the NFL Draft, Mardi Gras, and more. Pat and Bill then have to draft the events in the order they would most want to attend, which leads to plenty of debate and strong disagreements across the board.
Next up is the Super Bowl Finale Edition of Nailed It, where Bill unveils this week’s massive 10-question slate. In the host competition, Pat and Eric are tied heading into the final week, so it is truly anyone’s game. For the listeners, the 20 finalists are officially announced, and this week’s champ will win a trip to Vegas with the crew during Masters Weekend.
Then it is on to Hot Takes. Pat shows some love to the early golf season, including Justin Rose’s strong showing at the Farmers, and shares his excitement for this week’s Waste Management Open. Bill finally gets his chance to weigh in on Alex Honnold’s incredible feat from a couple weeks ago, and Bierman dives into Australian Open history and even talks some McDonald’s All-American high school basketball.
From there, the guys lock in their Stone Cold Locks with a full deep dive on the Super Bowl. They give their ATS and over-under picks, final score predictions, and of course, each share their three favorite prop bets for the game.
The episode wraps with a super fun Top 5, featuring the crew’s favorite Super Bowls with a twist. Bierman must pick from the first 20, Sanders from the next 20, and Pat from the most recent batch. That means 15 different Super Bowls get spotlighted, along with all the reasons they made the list and plenty of interesting, historical facts and moments along the way.
It is a true super-sized episode, packed with debates, betting, history, and laughs. The perfect way to get ready for the biggest game of the year.

Brag Much?

Pat & Eric welcome super-sub Mike Paston back to the pod this week while the Sandman is on a work trip, and Paston brings it strong as always.
The guys kick things off by breaking down the Conference Championship games and sharing early thoughts on whether this year’s Super Bowl is shaping up to be a classic or a dud.
Next up, they dive into ticket prices and the madness of trying to attend major sporting events, including stories about camping out, paying outrageous prices, and which “bucket list” games or concerts they’d actually be willing to splurge on.
Then it’s the first edition of Be My Guess this year, the sports trivia guessing game, and let’s just say Pat is not exactly starting 2026 on a hot streak.
Hot Takes follow, with Alex Honnold, Shedeur Sanders, Tom Brady, and Duke football all on the table, plus a fun betting tale about a massive parlay hit during the Seahawks-Rams game that delivered a very healthy payday for one lucky Sandman Nation member.
After that, it’s time for Stone Cold Locks, with the crew making their first golf picks of the year and finding an unusual amount of consensus on several top-10 bets worth sprinkling.
They wrap it all up with a nostalgic Top 5, ranking their favorite 80s songs, featuring classics like Don’t You (Forget About Me), We Didn’t Start the Fire, and Pour Some Sugar on Me, along with plenty of other iconic hits.
It’s another packed episode with great stories, strong takes, and an awesome guest. Pull up a chair, crack one open, and enjoy.

I'm Gonna Have a Beer

The boys are back for Episode #74 and kick things off by recapping the CFP National Championship, including a spirited discussion over where this Indiana team ranks among the all-time greats and whether they belong in the same breath as 1995 Nebraska, 2001 Miami, and 2019 LSU.
From there, the guys revisit the NFL Divisional Round, sharing reactions and key takeaways before turning their attention to this weekend’s Conference Championship games, breaking them down and giving their picks for each.
Next up is Nailed It, with this being the final week for listeners to qualify for the Super Bowl edition and a potential trip to Vegas.
Then it’s Hot Takes, where Pat opens a debate on whether it’s acceptable to wear jerseys when you’re not actually attending a game. Bill follows by talking about how much he’s enjoying playoff football, especially the Seahawks’ run, and shares a heartfelt reflection on wishing his dad were still around to experience the magic with him.
Bierman then tells a story from the Australian Open about a player who celebrated a bit too early and paid the price, another reminder of the importance of mental toughness in sports.
The episode wraps, as normal, with their fun Top 5 segment, as the hosts share their favorite sports relatives of all time, including Bobby and Brett Hull, Dell, Steph, and Seth Curry, the Alomars, and many more.
It’s another fun episode loaded with sports, laughs, and strong takes from start to finish. Judge accordingly.

We Got Spirit, Yes We Do

The trio kicks things off with an unexpected debate on Disney princesses before diving headfirst into all things NFL. They dust off their preseason predictions from back in August, revisiting division winners, prop bets, and even their Super Bowl picks. Let’s just say…plenty did not age well. From there, it’s a full breakdown of Wild Card Weekend as the guys revisit all six games with their biggest takeaways, then roll straight into previews and picks for each of the four Divisional Round matchups.
But it’s not just the NFL. The crew also breaks down the CFP Championship and locks in their picks for the title game. Then it’s on to Nailed It, with only two weeks left for listeners to qualify for the Super Bowl Finale and a shot at a free Masters Weekend trip to Vegas.
Next up is Hot Takes. Pat gets fired up about the upcoming Winter Olympics and even introduces a few new events to watch, including something called ski mountaineering. Bill can’t hide his excitement over the Brooks Koepka news and his return to the PGA Tour. And Bierman goes full tilt on the NFL for restricting season ticket holders from reselling their tickets when opportunity knocks.
They wrap things up with a fun Top 5, ranking their favorite villains in entertainment history. Names like Keyser Söze, Hannibal Lecter, and 24’s Nina Myers make the list, along with many other iconic baddies.
It’s a supersized, fast-moving episode packed with sports, opinions, and plenty of classic Sandman detours along the way. Settle in, hit play, and enjoy the ride.