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The crew discusses viral mascot reveals, shares personal connections to famous mascots, debates the definition of sports, and puts Johnny's baseball knowledge to the test with a blind ranking of MLB ballparks. SportsCaster, Gabe Loper, also joins the crew. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Season 2 of Open Mic launches with a fast-paced conversation covering the evolving world of sports, sports culture, and collecting. Johnny Kane, Cooper Schoenberg, and Carter Lutz break down the NBA playoff landscape, the rise of Victor Wembanyama as the league’s next global superstar, and why young stars like Cooper Flagg are reshaping the future of basketball. The crew also dives deep into the exploding sports card market, discussing the return of card collecting culture, massive rookie card sales, and how trading cards have become part fandom, part investment strategy, and part entertainment experience. Special guest Scott McDonald joins the show to talk about the hottest names in the hobby, card breaks, prospecting, and the thrill of chasing the next big hit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 54.2: Noah Shemami, Full Sail University alum, discusses the differences between Redshirting and 5 year eligibility in college sports, and the pros and cons of each for players. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 54: Full Show - Emil Asaf from the Analytixx Sports Pod kicks off the show with the best and worst picks of the NFL draft, then Noah Shemami, Full Sail U alum, discusses the differences between Redshirting and the 5-year eligibility rules and the pros and cons of each for college players. Up next, our host Johnny Kane interviews John Mason, the voice of the Pistons. Finally, what does it mean to be the only woman in the press room. Johnny interviews Alina Levine, University of Michigan, on the pressure of being a woman in sports broadcasting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 54.1: Emil Asaf and the Analytixx Sports Pod group discuss the winners and losers of the NFL draft, and which teams will make the most from their draft picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 53.4: Carter Lutz, Miami University senior, tells the story of the legendary green jacket from The Masters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 53: Full Show - Giovanni Moceri, Oakland University alum, discusses athletes as Micro Influencers. The pros and cons and what this means in relation to NIL. Then Taryn Fritzsching, Troy Athens HS senior, talks about the history of women’s basketball and the path for future success. Up next, Gabe Loper, Wayne State University senior, reviews how athletes train to be broadcasters. Finally Carter Lutz, Miami University senior, tells the story of the legendary green jacket from The Masters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 53.3: Gabe Loper, Wayne State University senior, reviews how athletes train to be broadcasters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 53.2: Taryn Fritzsching, Troy Athens HS senior, talks about the history of women’s basketball and the path for its future success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 53.1: Giovanni Moceri, Oakland University alum, discusses athletes as Micro Influencers. The pros and cons, what this means in relation to NIL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.