Cornversations

-paying respect to the 16 teams that didn't make the World Cup's Knockout Stage -plus: which should be most/least disappointed about it -re-evaluating what defines success for the U.S. team, with the Knockout Stage set -the PGA Tour announced big changes to the sport's structure, but the news felt overshadowed. We break it down at a surface level. How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta...

-green light / yellow light / red light teams that drew in its first matchday at the World Cup -Knicks win - a starving fan base has been satiated -ranking the top 10 most starving fan bases in (mostly American) sports How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phonk Energy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / R...

ft. JDad -the casual fan's interest leading up to the 2026 World Cup vs. how FOX/other outlets are portraying it -the U.S. evolution, 1994 > 2026 -where were we then vs. where are we now? -the impact of Marcelo Balboa's "near miss" bicycle kick -what does success vs. failure look like for this year's USMNT? -things we're looking forward to at the 2026 World Cup -"predictions" (check out Around The...

ft. Zach (it has been a long time coming - believe us) -are NFL schedule release videos played out? Does strength of schedule mean anything in the NFL? & more related to schedule releases -where does LeBron play next year (if anywhere)? -evaluating Ohio State football's "new" jersey combinations How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music...

-did the NBA get the last laugh in terms of its first round Playoffs viewership numbers? -expansion isn't as bad as you think (in one case) -ranking the dumbest changes in sports -Rapid Fire How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phonk Energy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Rollin

Talking NFL Draft with Cornversations' favorite Yinzer -vibes in the Steel City leading up to the event -would Arch Manning go ahead of Fernando Mendoza in this Draft? -high on Ty (Simpson)? -which position sees a "run" in Round 1? -evaluating the teams with two first round picks -Rapid Fire, Draft Edition: Boom or Bust How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbe...

-it's NBA (and NHL) playoff time - why has the NBA opted to make it difficult to find some of its games? -the departure of U.S. soccer Federation's Matt Crocker doesn't mean what you think it does -Fear The Spear! + ranking the top throwbacks in professional sports How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phon...

-previewing golf's first major of the season with T-Time -ranking our top 5 favorite sports video game titles (+lots of honorable mentions) -Rapid Fire, college basketball recap edition How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phonk Energy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Rollin

In Cornversations' first ever published "event", K Becks and the gang drafts its roster for the Dinger's League. How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phonk Energy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Rollin

Talking hardball ahead of Opening Day with Around The Corn Sports Blog's lead baseball correspondent Sam I Am -baseball is on a heater -what's new for 2026? -division by division breakdowns -can anyone stop the Dodgers? How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phonk Energy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] /...

Everything to get you prepared for spending the next three weeks neglecting responsibility in favor of basketball! -region by region whiparound -potential must watch matchups -Final Four + national champion picks How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phonk Energy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Rollin

-What defines a Cinderella? -Who could wear the glass slipper this year? -Mailbag -Rapid Fire -US proving Cornversations right about the WBC -Iran out of World Cup? -Jim Boeheim, just stop... How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phonk Energy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Rollin

It's March, which means hoops talk is in order: -the best bracket structure for small/mid-major conferences -the curious case of Miami OH -college hoops is back to being the premier pre-NBA option Plus: -mailbag dip -Rapid Fire segment Cornversations can now be accessed via Amazon Music/Audible and TuneIn How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/O...

Cornversations is now available on YouTube! -the expected cultural impact of the U.S.'s 2026 Olympic gold medal in men's hockey -how Olympic doers get more done - OnlyFans? -get ready for an exciting March Madness How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phonk Energy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Rollin

-who is Eileen Gu, and is she really the villain some are making her out to be? -why the IOC's decision about Vladyslav Heraskevych lacks consistency -the Trinidad Chambliss ruling is the latest example of why the NCAA can't fix college athletics on its own, unless something changes How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credi...

ft. special guest Phil from the Beerly Hockey Podcast -waxing poetic about the Olympic hockey tournament -why it matters to the NHL -previewing the field (outside of the United States and Canada) -who takes gold? How to Reach Cornversations: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc How to Reach Phil/The Beerly Hockey Podcast: Insta - philalanrasoriii / beerlyhockey X -...

You need a minute, bro? -giving Super Bowl participants their flowers -college hoops Mid-Major spotlight -the NBA would benefit from a major gameplay change How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phonk Energy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Rollin

ft. The Colonel (The Kernel?) -discussing a CFP Playoff idea - should schools hosting replace the traditional bowl games? -Burrow's 2019-2020 LSU team vs. Mendoza's Indiana team - fair to compare? -Going ham on a mailbag question about the NFL head coaching vacancies How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Ph...

ft. The Thumbnail is back for more! -Bowl season takeaways -NFL Wild Card Weekend preview + picks -Can the Big Ten win the national title in basketball this season? How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phonk Energy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Rollin

Join the Cornversations/Around The Corn Sports Blog CFP Bracket Challenge: https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?challengeId=269&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=c623a142-eaba-45c6-a8f4-15aa52146640 -CFP First Round discussion + favorite potential matchups later on -Mailbag -NBA Cup: will it carry prestige in the future for younger viewers? How to Reach Us: cornver...

-delayed reaction to the CFP bracket -who got hosed (really) -where K. Becks Was Right/Wrong (comparison to preseason/midseason predictions) -Bowl Mania isn't dead How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phonk Energy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Rollin

And there are no firefighters right now... -Talking Championship Weekend -Vanderbilt going rogue -Goodbye to early season marquee matchups? -We don't need more Lane Kiffins Comment what you think I missed, and keep those "best sports week of the year" nominations coming! How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Tra...

Let us know what you think is the best week of sports on the calendar! -Is the Players Era Championship killing the soul of college basketball? -Mailbag -Can any college programs be elite at both FBS football and basketball? -Dabo Swinney at Clemson - stay/booted/retire? How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Tra...

The title is where the topics came from... -Introducing the WPBL - true growth for women's sports, or potential cannibalization? -Coach Speak 101 Flubs, Pt. 2 How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phonk Energy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Rollin

Cornversation ft. Michael T. -How Pat Narduzzi's "100-10" comment reflects the state of college football -College football coaching carousel rapid-ish fire -The MLS's bet on the European schedule format - first thoughts How to Reach Us: cornversationspod@gmail.com Insta - cornversationspod X - kbecks_atc Intro/Outro Music Sample Credit: Sport Trap Phonk Energy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] /...