The Balance

The NFL Combine is over… and now the real chaos begins. On this Saturday Drop of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Ed Kratz, beat writer for SI.com covering the Philadelphia Eagles and official NFL contributor to the show. Now that the stopwatches are put away in Indianapolis, front offices across the league are scrambling to adjust their 2026 NFL Draft boards. Tom and Ed break down: 🏈 C...

Start your engines — IndyCar is back in the desert! On this Saturday Drop of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Derek Vance of the Push to Pass Podcast to break down one of the most unique race weekends of the year. Phoenix Raceway becomes the epicenter of motorsports with IndyCar and NASCAR sharing the same track on the same weekend — a rare desert doubleheader that race fans absolutely l...

Alright… Homer Cap ON. 🧢 Indy radio legend Matt Hicks joins The Balance for a full-on Colts breakdown. No holding back. We tackle: The state of the Colts in 2026 Anthony Richardson — progression or pressure? Front office decisions Playoff expectations What Indy fans should realistically expect This is passionate. This is honest. This is Colts football the way we talk about it in Indianapolis. We’...

The NFL world has landed in Indianapolis. From high atop The Balance Studios in the west suburbs of Indy, we’re in the middle of Combine chaos — and Ed Kracz of SI.com joins us to break it all down. We dive into: Philadelphia Eagles offseason moves What the Colts are facing heading into 2026 Combine standouts and draft risers Storylines heading into the NFL Draft League-wide offseason buzz With th...

It’s our only drop of the week — and we’re spending Valentine’s Day the right way… with the Daytona 500. 🏁❤️ Host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of Speedway Digest and our official NASCAR contributor, for a full-throttle breakdown of The Great American Race — the biggest race in NASCAR. We’re talking: 🏁 Why the Daytona 500 still sets the tone for the entire NASCAR season...

Tom Marquis and Adam Jividen (Super Browns fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Cavs fan, elite prognosticator, great dad, and Balance legend) close out Super Bowl Sunday with 45 minutes of predictions, laughs, legacy talk, and food debates. We break down the game, the commercials, the halftime show, and the most important part of Super Bowl Sunday — THE FOOD. Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s Super Bowl — and it’s right around the corner. Tom Marquis links up with Steve Wilson (Speedway Digest) to break down every storyline heading into the 2026 Daytona 500. From driver changes to championship expectations, we’re getting you locked in for NASCAR’s biggest stage. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-balance--6491129/support...

Tom Marquis is joined by Tony Donahue (Tony D Podcast), our official IndyCar contributor, to officially kick off the IndyCar season — with a little Super Bowl flavor mixed in. We’re talking racing, storylines, momentum heading into May, and why IndyCar and the Super Bowl actually share more DNA than fans realize. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-balance--649...

The engines are warming up and IndyCar season is right around the corner. Tom Marquis is joined by Derek Vance of the Push to Pass Podcast to kick off our IndyCar coverage as we sit just over 100 days from the Indy 500. We talk drivers, teams, storylines, championship contenders, and what fans should be watching early in the 2026 IndyCar season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

It’s our annual Super Bowl Special on The Balance — and this year, the NFL gives us a rematch for the ages: 🏈 Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots – Super Bowl 2026. Tom Marquis is joined by: 🔥 Mo (BS Sports Show) 🔥 Ed Kratz (SI.com, Eagles beat writer) We break down the game, the storylines, the legacies, and what this rematch means years after their first Super Bowl clash. We’ll hit the X...

We’re starting Super Bowl Sunday the only way The Balance knows how — with TOTAL CHAOS. Tom Marquis kicks off the day with Rick Riggan and the crew from Chaos Wrestling, talking about their new, semi-funny, not-so-semi-funny, all-out chaotic wrestling event going down in Southern Indiana. It’s wild. It’s local. It’s unpredictable. And it’s the perfect way to set the tone for Super Bowl weekend. Fr...

NASCAR season is knocking — and The Balance is officially bringing it back. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com and our official NASCAR contributor, for a full-throttle 30-minute NASCAR reset as we get closer to the 2025 Daytona 500. We cover it all: 🏁 Major Cup Series driver changes and offseason shakeups 🏁 The Clash, the Sprint format, and early-se...

The NFL coaching carousel is spinning faster than ever — and The Balance is here to sort through every hire, firing, and strategic move. Hosted by Tom Marquis, joined by Adam Jividen — Super Browns fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Guardians fan, Super Cavs fan, great prognosticator, great dad, and your favorite NFL analyst partner — we’re unpacking the biggest coaching news this offseason. We’ll bre...

History has been made in Bloomington. On this special championship edition of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen — Super Browns fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Guardians fan, elite prognosticator, great dad, and partner in crime — to celebrate and break down Indiana’s unforgettable National Championship victory over Miami. The Hoosiers finish a perfect 16–0 season, capping one...

The NFL Playoffs are here — and the road to Super Bowl 2026 is officially tightening. Your host Tom Marquis of The Balance links up with Ed Kratz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for Sports Illustrated and our official NFL contributor, to break down the final championship paths across the NFL. We dive deep into: 🏈 San Francisco vs Seattle 🏈 Rams vs Bears 🏈 Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos 🏈 Hou...

t’s Championship Weekend in college football — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Your host Tom Marquis welcomes back Adam Jividen — Super Browns fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Guardians fan, Super Cavs fan, elite prognosticator, and great dad — for a full-throttle breakdown of Indiana vs Miami. For the next hour, we dive deep into: 🏈 How Miami can attack Indiana 🏈 How Indiana can neutralize Mia...

The NFL Playoffs are here—and there’s no better time to lock in. Your host Tom Marquis of The Balance is joined by Ed Kratz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for Sports Illustrated and our official NFL contributor, as we break down the NFL Playoff bracket, the All-Pro Philadelphia Eagles, and their massive postseason matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. Who’s built for January football? Which team...

The College Football Playoff is down to the Final Four, and The Balance is locked in. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen—super Browns, Cavs, Buckeyes, and Guardians fan, the great prognosticator, and trusted partner of the show—to break down every remaining contender and what it will take to reach the national championship game. From Indiana’s opportunity, to Alabama’s playoff pedigree, to...

Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com, for a thoughtful and reflective conversation honoring Greg Biffle—the racer, the competitor, and the person. Over the course of this episode, Tom and Steve look back on Biffle’s journey through NASCAR, his championship success, his influence in the garage, and the lasting impact he has made on the sport. This is not a ra...

It’s Christmas week in the NFL, and The Balance is breaking it all down. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Ed Kracz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com, for a full walk around the league as the playoff picture tightens. Tom and Ed dive deep into the state of the Philadelphia Eagles, discuss what’s ahead for the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football, and explore how Christmas week impacts...

The College Football Playoff is officially underway, and The Balance is locked in. Your host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen—super Browns, Guardians, Cavs, and Buckeyes fan, and the great prognosticator—as they recap the Alabama vs Oklahoma playoff showdown and break down everything happening across today’s slate of College Football Playoff games. From pressure-packed performances and coachi...

The College Football Playoff has arrived, and The Balance is kicking things off in a big way. Your host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen—super Browns, Cavs, Guardians, and Buckeyes fan, the great prognosticator, and a trusted partner of the show—to break down the opening playoff matchup between Alabama and Oklahoma. From playoff experience and physicality to explosive offense and pressure mom...

It’s Heisman Trophy Week, and The Balance delivers a full hour of college football insight, debate, and tradition. Hosts Tom Marquis and Adam Jividen — the Great Panosticator himself — dive into the Heisman Trophy race, including a spotlight on Indiana’s Mendoza and what his season means for the Hoosiers’ historic rise. The guys celebrate Indiana football heading to the Rose Bowl for the first tim...

It’s a Saturday Drop edition of The Balance, with snow falling outside the studios in the west suburbs of Indianapolis Heights and playoff football right around the corner. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Ed Kracz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com, as they break down the Eagles’ matchup with the Raiders, discuss Kenny Pickett stepping into the spotlight, and what it means for Philly moving...

Ed Kratz is on assignment in Los Angeles —  Tony Donahue from the "Tony D Podcast" joins Tom Marquis to guide us through this weekend’s NFL battles! We dive into the massive Colts vs Jaguars showdown for AFC South leverage, examine playoff contenders vs pretenders, and hit all the top stories heading into Sunday. Picks, predictions, and spicy hot takes — this is your NFL warm-up for the weekend! B...