The Buck Stops Here

Host Kirk Buchner sits down with New England-based sports card expert Bill Murphy to unpack the evolution of card collecting—from nostalgic childhood pastime to legitimate alternative asset class. Bill shares his personal journey into the hobby, breaks down the difference between vintage "Grail Cards" and modern prospect speculation, and reveals how high-net-worth collectors are now usin...

In this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, host Kirk Buchner sits down with New York Times bestselling author Tim Brown to dive deep into his latest biography on baseball legend Nolan Ryan. From the dusty high school diamonds of Alvin, Texas, to the modern era’s changing approach to pitching, Tim breaks down what made Ryan an unfathomable force on the mound and why his story resonates across...

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 8 of The Buck Stops Here with Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan! 🎙️In this episode, we cover:⚾️ Legends Lost: Tributes to media visionary Ted Turner, Braves icon Bobby Cox, Yankees voice John Sterling, and first openly gay NBA player Jason Collins — plus a full rundown of recent passings across sports and entertainment.🏈 Hall of Fame Watch: Adrian Peterson added to Vikings...

In this powerful episode of The Buck Stops Here, host Kirk Buchner sits down with Gill Florentino—former professional baseball player, JP Morgan executive, and author of the inspiring memoir "The Home We Built: A Memoir of Drive, Determination, and Leadership."Gill opens up about his journey from overcoming childhood adversity to leading high-performing teams in corporate America—and how...

Welcome to the April episode of The Elevator Show! 🏀⛳🏈🏒 In this monthly series, hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian break down which athletes are riding the Hall of Fame elevator UP and which ones are plummeting DOWN.This month, we dive into:🔻 The Basketball Hall of Fame's shifting criteria & marketing focus🔺 Victor Wembanyama's historic early-career awards & MVP candidacy...

🗳️ VOTING IS NOW OPEN! Cast your vote for the Class of 2026 at www.theUSAHOF.comWelcome to a special episode of The Buck Stops Here, the official podcast of the United States Athletics Hall of Fame! For the first time ever, we're unveiling the complete list of 31 NEW athlete nominees eligible for the Class of 2026 — plus returning candidates still seeking their place in history.🎙️ FEATURED GUE...

Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan dive into the latest Hall of Fame news across baseball, hockey, football, and beyond! In this episode, they break down the St. Louis Cardinals HOF ballot (Pujols vs. Yadi?), predict the Patriots & Chiefs inductees, analyze the Hockey Hall of Fame’s upcoming class, and share major updates on the United States Athletics Hall of Fame ballot. Plus, the guys honor recent...

🚨 HISTORIC NHL PLAYOFFS ALERT 🚨For the first time ever, neither the defending Stanley Cup champions NOR the Presidents' Trophy winners made the 2026 playoffs. What does that mean for hockey's most intense postseason? Join hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian for a no-holds-barred preview of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. We break down all 8 first-round matchups, debate controversial se...

Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan break down the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 inductee class, announced live on American Idol (yes, really). They analyze the front-door inductees—Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan—and debate the snubs: Mariah Carey, Pink, Lauryn Hill, and more. Plus: deep dives into the Early Influence,...

Welcome to the March episode of the Not In Hall of Fame Elevator Show! Join Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian as they look back at the past 30 days to see who rode the elevator up toward Hall of Fame immortality, and who took a tumble down. This month, we break down Bam Adebayo’s 83-point masterpiece and what it means for his HoF trajectory, plus we discuss the leaked names for the upcoming Basketb...

Welcome to a special episode of The Buck Stops Here! Host Kirk Buchner (NotInHallOfFame.com) sits down with Aaron Edward Freeman, the curator of the Country Music Hall of Fame lists for NotInHallOfFame.com. In this episode, we dive deep into the regimented world of the Country Music Hall of Fame compared to the Rock Hall. Aaron breaks down his top predictor list for the upcoming induction class, d...

Welcome to the February 2026 edition of The Elevator Show! Hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian ride the fictional Hall of Fame elevator to decide who is moving up toward immortality and who is heading back down to the lobby.🏈 NFL: Matthew Stafford's MVP & Super Bowl win vs. Drake Maye's Super Bowl stumble.🏒 Hockey: Hilary Knight's historic Olympic gold & Mike Sullivan'...

Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan dive deep into the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees! From Wu-Tang Clan and Phil Collins to Mariah Carey and Iron Maiden, we break down every nominee, make our predictions, and discuss who deserves that backdoor entry. Plus, we pay tribute to legends we've lost including Robert Duvall, Jesse Jackson, and Neil Sedaka. Don't forget to check out our USA Athl...

Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan break down the Basketball Hall of Fame finalists for 2026! The guys dive deep into this year's candidates, from locks like Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne to controversial picks like Joey Crawford. They also discuss Chris Paul's retirement, the NBA's tanking problem, and Sam Presti's hypocrisy. Plus, the latest "In Memoriam" segment honori...

🏒 The wait is over! For the first time in 12 years, the world's greatest hockey players are back at the Olympics—and our panel breaks down EVERYTHING you need to know about the Milan-Cortina 2026 tournament. In this special episode of the NotInHallOfFame.com podcast, Canadian host Kirk Buchner joins Americans Chris Mouradian and Ron Katz to analyze all 12 teams competing for gold. We dive dee...

🏈 The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class is in—but at what cost? Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan break down the controversial selections of Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly, and Roger Craig… and the stunning omissions of Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft that have left fans and insiders furious. We dissect Jim Porter's disastrous rule changes that torpedoed deserving can...

In this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, Hall of Fame selector Clark Judge joins hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian for an unfiltered deep dive into the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class—and why the selection process may be broken. Judge reveals what really happened behind closed doors when Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft were left out, why senior candidates like Ken Anderson and L.C...

🏈 The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class is official—and it's one of the most controversial in recent memory. Kirk Buchner and Hall of Fame expert Paul Lawrence break down the full results live after the NFL Honors announcement.✅ INDUCTED:• Drew Brees (QB) – First-ballot legend with record-breaking passing numbers• Larry Fitzgerald (WR) – NFL 100th Anniversary Team member finally gets his...

Welcome to the January 2026 episode of The Elevator Show! Kirk Buchner (founder of NotInHallOfFame.com and the United States Athletics Hall of Fame) and Chris Mouradian break down who rose and fell in the past 30 days across sports and entertainment.• Nicki Minaj's political alignment with Trump and scorched-earth social media tactics could torpedo her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame chances desp...

In an unprecedented emergency recording, Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan—joined by Jack Silverstein, Ron Katz, and Chris Mouradian—react to breaking news that Bill Belichick has been shockingly excluded from the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026. With results leaking just hours before their scheduled show, the panel dissects how the greatest coach of the modern era could miss first-ballot induct...

Season 7 kicks off with a deep dive into the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists! Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan break down every candidate—from locks like Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald, to controversial names like Eli Manning, to long-overlooked stars like Kevin Williams and Frank Gore. We also tackle:The flawed HOF voting system & why fewer modern players are getting inRunning back logja...

In this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, host Kirk Buchner is joined by Pro Football Hall of Fame expert Paul Lawrence to break down the 2026 Modern-Era Finalists. They dive deep into the tough new voting rules, analyze locks like Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald, debate the cases of Eli Manning, Frank Gore, Willie Anderson, and the surprising rise of Kevin Williams—plus predictions on who a...

Welcome to the latest episode of The Elevator Show from NotInHallOfFame.com! Hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian dive into the ever-evolving Hall of Fame conversations across sports—and even music—with their signature blend of insight, humor, and honest takes. In this episode:Why Jake Paul might deserve Hall of Fame credit as a promoter (yes, really!)Shai Gilgeous-Alexander climbs the MVP ladde...

Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian dive into the massive list of over 200 nominees for the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. From headliners like Blake Griffin to the curious inclusion of Scott Skiles and the shocking omissions of stars like Sean Kemp and Horace Grant, the guys break down the "messy" selection process. They also discuss the Hall's recent eligibility rule changes...

Welcome to Season 6, Episode 16 of The Hall of Fame Show with Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan! In this packed episode, the guys kick off the show with stories from the recent U.S. Athletics Hall of Fame announcement, featuring incredible insight from special guest Upton Bell, who was described as "an oracle from the early days".Then, Kirk shares a powerful PSA (rant) on powerful coaches and...