Hosts Will Alimonos and Zach Bishop dive headfirst into March in this March 2, 2026 episode of Little Column A, Little Column B.

The guys officially launch their FREE Yahoo March Madness bracket group — sign up before Thursday at noon — with a $150 Amazon gift card and podcast swag on the line. They break down the rules, how to enter, and where to follow updates (including Zach’s X account: Wicked Z-Man 24).

Entry is FREE.
Winner takes home:
💵 $150 cash
👕 An exclusive podcast T-shirt

Sign Up Below!
https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/4353/invitation?key=d7f1b8427c10d850

Then it’s a full-blown NCAA Tournament deep dive:

Why Duke looks dangerous right now
The true top contenders: Duke, Arizona, Michigan — and the UConn debate
Texas Tech’s surge without Toppins
Virginia, Purdue, and Kansas trending the wrong way
Miami (OH)’s undefeated mid-major storyline
Strength of schedule talk
Auburn, Kentucky, Houston and other bubble implications
Key seeding posture updates

They also preview the week’s biggest matchups, break down dark horses and weekly losers, and explain exactly what listeners should be watching heading into Selection Sunday.

The conversation shifts to the NBA:

Detroit’s surprising Eastern Conference positioning (and why the hosts aren’t sold)
Heated rivalries and on-court scuffles
Lou Dort’s physical play & Jokic/OKC incidents
Denver’s inconsistency
Giannis’ return decision
Rookie of the Year debate
Anthony Edwards’ breakout

Plus:

The controversial Magic City Monday promotion in Atlanta
A tough USC basketball update
The St. Louis Cardinals’ bottomless concession ticket package
Anniversary reflections and show promos

Don’t forget to lock in your bracket and let’s see who really knows ball.

⏱ Episode Timecodes

(00:01:39) March Madness Begins
(00:02:42) Bracket Contest Rules
(00:04:23) Duke’s Dominance
(00:04:34) Other Top Teams
(00:07:28) UConn’s Rise
(00:12:53) Losers of the Week
(00:14:27) Kansas Concerns
(00:18:31) Mid-Major Talk
(00:21:41) NCAA Predictions
(00:22:49) Auburn’s Struggles
(00:24:28) Kentucky’s Comeback
(00:25:42) Looking Ahead
(00:30:21) NBA Rivalries
(00:32:53) Detroit Pistons’ Journey
(00:34:27) Denver Nuggets Woes
(00:36:10) Houston’s Struggles
(00:43:00) Magic City Monday
(00:47:41) Giannis’s Return
(01:01:17) Food at the Ballpark
(01:05:56) Anniversary Reflections

Bracket Season Begins: Duke Rising & NBA Tensions