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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.
DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio.
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USA Breaks 24-Year Curse, Blockbuster Jalen Brown Trade and LeBron Leaving the Lakers?
2w ago00:38:45Tap to summarizeThe U.S. Men's National Team finally earned its first World Cup knockout-round victory since 2002, defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina with 10 men despite a highly debated red card. Now comes a massive showdown with Belgium—but without Folarin Balogun. We also dive into the NBA's wild offseason, including Boston's stunning decision to trade Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, LeBron James signaling his Lakers run may be over, and what it all means for the league. Plus, the Oilers add Frederik Andersen, Terrion Arnold is released by Detroit, conference realignment continues with the new Pac-12 and Mountain West, major apparel changes hit college football, and we preview another busy NASCAR weekend.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links: US men's soccer beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0https://x.com/DAZNFootball/status/2072502252690882911?s=20Oilers sign Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract worth $2.8 millionhttps://x.com/espn/status/2072482241297465640?s=20Sergei Bobrovsky signing 3 year deal with Maple Leafshttps://x.com/espn/status/2072394938046673202?s=20Celtics deal Jalen Brown to 76ers in blockbuster deal https://x.com/BleacherReport/status/2072444663240577308?s=20Lebron tells Lakers to plan on him not being there, will play elsewherehttps://x.com/espn/status/2071989415639962099?s=20Lions release CB Terrion Arnold https://x.com/BussinWTB/status/2071686127417745888?s=20New Pac-12 conferencehttps://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072382561163124784?s=20The new Mountain West conferencehttps://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072333744489238585?s=20Major NCAA schools doing brand switcheshttps://x.com/On3/status/2072311395291365399?s=20South Carolina uniforms with Nike swooshhttps://x.com/GamecockFB/status/2072282505168695446?s=20Nascar this weekendhttps://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072333744489238585?s=20
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LaMelo to Minnesota in Blockbuster Deal, NCAA Overhaul & Lions Star Arrested
3w ago01:09:59Tap to summarizeThe NBA offseason explodes as LaMelo Ball is reportedly headed to the Timberwolves in a blockbuster deal that could reshape the Western Conference. We also break down the NCAA's sweeping new eligibility rules that effectively eliminate the traditional redshirt system, Michigan's historic NBA Draft night, and postseason changes for North Dakota State and Sacramento State. Plus, the latest on the serious allegations involving Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, Team USA's World Cup path, and a look ahead to this weekend's Travelers Championship and international soccer action.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links: USMNT round of 32 and 16 games forecasted https://x.com/ClayTravis/status/2069888535558267229?s=20 The NCAA is officially adopting the age-based eligibility structure, giving players 5 years to play 5 seasonshttps://x.com/CFBKings/status/2069486481752670280?s=20N.C. State vs Virginia will remain Week 0 game after changing tune on Rio De Janeirohttps://x.com/PackFootball/status/2069481084975288425?s=20NCAA approves postseason eligibility for NDSU and Sacramento State effective immediatelyhttps://x.com/CFBKings/status/2069889561186926854?s=20Michigan makes history in NBA drafthttps://x.com/umichbball/status/2069802651735175583?s=20The Charlotte Hornets are trading LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033) https://x.com/espn/status/2070136874715291857?s=20Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa, Floridahttps://x.com/Breaking911/status/2070001338944041146?s=20
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Dusty Leaves Michigan, Giannis Traded & Oklahoma’s Unreal Title Run
3w ago01:11:13Tap to summarizeCollege sports got rocked as Dusty May reportedly leaves Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks, forcing the Wolverines into a sudden coaching change just months after a national championship run. We break down what comes next for Michigan, Oklahoma's improbable College World Series title after a mediocre SEC campaign, and a wild week of major moves across sports. Plus, Giannis heads to Miami in a blockbuster trade, the Panthers unite the Tkachuk brothers, Wyndham Clark wins another U.S. Open, Cory Heim conquers NASCAR's historic Naval Base race, and we discuss everything from Nebraska's new uniforms to Morgan Wallen's streaming dominance.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links: Dusty May leaving Michigan, heading to become HC of Dallas Maverickshttps://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2069061865527767340?s=20Michigan is promoting assistant coach Mike Boynton to be the new interim Head Coach https://x.com/uofmcoverage/status/2069091026468233721?s=20 Oklahoma takes game 3, wins college world serieshttps://x.com/On3/status/2069252473869496787?s=20 Wyndham Clark wins U.S. Openhttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2068828433489019166?s=20Cory Heim wins in San Diego on Naval Base Coronadohttps://x.com/NASCAR/status/2068850531594916025?s=20https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2068858283729813957?s=20The Florida Panthers are trading for Brady Tkachuk, where he will play with his brother Matthewhttps://x.com/NHL/status/2068840961103266057?s=20 Bucks dealing Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heathttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2069268395837550623?s=20Jersey Mike takes over Chick-Fil-A as top fast food restauranthttps://x.com/Polymarket/status/2067653611522330845?s=20Nebraska has new uniforms and they are terriblehttps://x.com/B1Gfootball/status/2068680766796517402?s=20Grinch 2 with Jim Carrey in the workshttps://x.com/Variety/status/2067674092535431223?s=20
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150 Million Watch UFC at White House, College World Series Set, and U.S. Open Underway
4w ago01:01:03Tap to summarizeThe UFC's White House event reportedly drew a staggering 150 million viewers and delivered plenty to talk about. We recap the fights, discuss the Knicks becoming the first NBA champions in years to accept a White House invitation, and explain why championship teams should make the visit regardless of who's in office. Plus, the Men's College World Series championship matchup is set, the U.S. Open heads back to brutal Shinnecock Hills, Team USA soccer returns to action, Florida Georgia Line officially completes its comeback, and one company is literally shutting down for the GTA 6 launch.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links: UFC fights at the White House had over 150 million viewers https://x.com/ChampRDS/status/2067447793396916568?s=20Knicks first NBA team to visit White House under Trump leadershiphttps://x.com/nypost/status/2067379740017574384?s=20Stage is set for Men's College World Series, UNC vs. Oklahoma https://x.com/espn/status/2067442031949947091?s=20Here is the schedule for UNC vs. Oklahomahttps://x.com/CWSOmaha/status/2067439176505520605?s=20U.S Open returns to Shinnecock Hills https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/49083772/top-storylines-us-open-2026-scottie-scheffler-russell-henleyFGL comeback is complete, duo signs with label and agenthttps://x.com/WhiskeyRiff/status/2064745283896885264?s=20Burger Motorsports to pause operations on Grand Theft Auto 6 release datehttps://x.com/pubity/status/2067442175671992328?s=20
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Knicks Make History, Mahomes Gets $500M & Sorsby Drama Escalates
Jun 1200:48:42Tap to summarizeThe 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/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Knicks mount largest comeback in NBA finals historyhttps://x.com/espn/status/2064914478731276331?s=20Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final is tonight, 8pm est on ABChttps://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=20College Basketball Blue Bloods Conversationhttps://x.com/CBKReport/status/2064758154089431079?s=20The 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 dollarshttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2064806288781938797?s=20Big 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 seasonhttps://x.com/espn/status/2064726277731364940?s=20Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt releases a statement re: Brendan Sorsby lawsuit.https://x.com/PeteNakos/status/2064763402619076622?s=20NASCAR schedule this weekend for Poconohttps://x.com/NASCAR/status/2064724396200112161?s=20
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Vegas Double OT Madness, Hamlin Dominates Michigan, and the NCAA Is DONE!
Jun 901:08:04Tap to summarizeDenny 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/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Denny Hamlin wins at Michigan Speedway by over 11 secondshttps://x.com/SportsonPrime/status/2064060148163678269?s=20NASCAR Cup standings after Michiganhttps://x.com/NASCAR/status/2064037286686200139?s=20Vegas Knights win in Double OT over Carolina, take 2-1 series leadhttps://x.com/GoldenKnights/status/2063477371546869829?s=20Dylan Larkin would be willing to waive his Full NMC for these 3 teamshttps://x.com/BR_OpenIce/status/2063989662285226238?s=20Spurs take game 3 over Knickshttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2064188446428500169?s=20Brendan Sorsby granted temporary injunction, eligible to play in fallhttps://x.com/On3/status/2063988609531650556?s=20All four justices on the Seventh Court of Appeals in Texas are Texas Tech graduateshttps://x.com/bmarcello/status/2064116424327463130?s=20Big Ten schools reportedly encouraging people not to schedule Texas Techhttps://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2064147992563609617?s=20DISCLAIMER: 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.
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Knicks Roll, Vegas Dominates & Caleb Williams Sparks Madden Cover Debate | Balls & Banter
Jun 401:04:15Tap to summarizeLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Knicks take care of business in game 1 vs. the Spurshttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2062373738566320174?s=20Vegas Knights impress in game 1 win vs Hurricaneshttps://x.com/GoldenKnights/status/2062006106155524209?s=20Know where else the Knights are winning? Social Media with this posthttps://x.com/GoldenKnights/status/2061464522682925157?s=20With Rasmus Andersson reaching the Stanley Cup Final, a former teammate of Jaromir Jagr has now appeared in the Final in 46 straight seasonshttps://x.com/GinoHard_/status/2062257455661506819?s=20Caleb Williams is this year's cover guy for Madden 27https://x.com/ChicagoBears/status/2062149823537545468?s=20Rapper Boosie goes OFF on Bears QB Caleb Williams for painting his nails on the Madden 27 coverhttps://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2062316786683441603?s=20LSU, Lane Kiffin holding The Huddle a women's clinichttps://x.com/LSUfootball/status/2061570942980005932?s=20Nascar this weekendhttps://x.com/NASCAR/status/2062256277846167567?s=20DISCLAIMER: 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.
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NHL and NBA Finals Are Here, NFL Trade Chaos, and the Giants Go All-In for Jaxson Dart
Jun 201:26:53Tap to summarizeLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Denny Hamlin gets the win at Nashville Speedwayhttps://x.com/DirtyMoMedia/status/2061304734892294474?s=20Stanley Cup Final is set, Game 1 Tuesday 8pm est on ABChttps://x.com/NHL/status/2060582525672522025?s=20NBA finals start wednesday nighthttps://x.com/NBA/status/2061606220688212060?s=20NBA champions since 1985https://x.com/NBAonPrime/status/2061572115732554003?s=20Giants signing Odell Beckham Jr.https://x.com/NFL/status/2061484541932359837?s=20Giants signing Juju Smith-Schusterhttps://x.com/NFL/status/2061504313915003119?s=20Giants overhaul WR roomhttps://x.com/FiresideGiants/status/2061508293869150273?s=20Jaxson Dart nails response to introducing President Trumphttps://x.com/ClayTravis/status/2060470008065442030?s=20AJ Brown traded by Philly to New Englandhttps://x.com/espn/status/2061544853138227333?s=20Miles Garrett traded from Cleveland to L.A. Ramshttps://x.com/espn/status/2061499279022096563?s=20Russell Wilson joining CBShttps://x.com/espn/status/2061481061192695852?s=20Nolan Teasley hired as Vikings General Managerhttps://x.com/Vikings/status/2061524430980030810?s=20The CFP and sports networks have announced dates for the college football playoffhttps://x.com/CFBPlayoff/status/2061523530039095595?s=20The College Football 27 cover will feature Oregon QB Dante Moore, Miami WR Malachi Toney, and Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacyhttps://x.com/On3/status/2061551877557559674?s=20Zack Snyder is set to direct a remake of Escape from New York.https://x.com/thecinesthetic/status/2061544442172248376?s=42See 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.
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Knicks End 27-Year Drought, Indy 500 Thriller & NASCAR Mourning Loss of Kyle Busch | Balls & Banter
May 2601:28:53Tap to summarizeLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Hoover Dam unveils massive United States flag and lighting for Road to 250https://x.com/sports8/status/2059194600326414494?s=20Things that did not exist the last time Knicks were in the finalshttps://x.com/JonErlichman/status/2059101593753031025?s=20James Harden says Cavaliers were the better teamhttps://x.com/sports8/status/2059194600326414494?s=20Majority of SEC athletic directors prefer large format expansion in playoff over 16 teamshttps://x.com/On3/status/2059262967657513438?s=20Rosenqvist narrowly beats Malukas in tightest Indy 500 in historyKyle Busch dies of sudden illness at 41https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2057577365543301405?s=20Kyle Busch tribute by Fox NASCARhttps://x.com/NASCARONFOX/status/2057940395070267675?s=20Kyle Busch's #8 to retired until his son driveshttps://x.com/tmz_sports/status/2057921083513467031?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgMystery surrounds Kyle Busch death after winning massive insurance settlementhttps://x.com/MattWallace888/status/2057707503627243604?s=20Image Credits:© Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesSee 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.
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Rodgers Retirement Decision, NFL's Global Grab, & Michael Bay to Direct Fighter Pilot Rescue Film
May 2101:07:58Tap to summarizeLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links: OKC Thunder tie up series with Spurs 1-1https://x.com/espn/status/2057298712783724561?s=20Las Vegas Knights take game 1 in Western conference finalshttps://x.com/espn/status/2057294317140553985?s=20Aaron Rodgers to retire after 2026 seasonhttps://x.com/espn/status/2057168249330991607?s=20Next 4 Super Bowl sites are set, which is your favorite?https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2056887260507763029?s=20NFL to expand international games to 10, remove protections for gameshttps://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 returnshttps://x.com/On3/status/2057446338111971558?s=20Big Ten football rivalries rankedhttps://x.com/TheBigTenHuddle/status/2057117895466135570?s=20Michael Bay to direct movie about 2 missing/recovered fighter pilots in Iranhttps://x.com/leadingreport/status/2057184163766120540?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgCoca Cola 600 this Sunday at 5pm easternhttps://x.com/DaleJr/status/2056756654478139785?s=20See 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.
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