Around the ACL Cornhole Podcast

The final Signature event of the season has arrived, and this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Meesh, and Anthony break down every Pro Singles and Pro Doubles bracket heading into Mesa. With the World Championships just around the corner, every match matters as players look to build momentum, improve their seeding, and make one last statement before the biggest tournament of the year. The crew analyz...

With just one Signature event remaining before the ACL World Championships, this week on Around The ACL, Meesh, Jake, and Anthony take a step back to look at the biggest storylines heading into the home stretch of the season. Which players have the most to prove? Who's carrying the most pressure? And what does each contender still need to show before the biggest event of the year? The crew discuss...

This week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh recap all the action from Open #13, including another impressive Singles victory from Logan Chamberlain and a breakthrough Doubles title for Richard Nyberg and Justin Everett. With the Open season winding down, the crew discusses the biggest performances, key storylines, and what these results could mean moving forward. The show also features a...

This week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh take a step back and look at the biggest stories, surprises, and standout performances from the 2025-26 Open season before turning their attention to the final Open event featuring pro participation. Which players made the biggest leap? Which storylines defined the season? And what did we learn from months of competition across the country? The...

Signature #5 is in the books, and this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh break down everything that happened in Fort Worth. The crew recaps an impressive Doubles title run from Gabriel Clauson and Ethan Farias, Logan Chamberlain’s Singles victory, and all the biggest storylines that emerged from one of the most important events of the season. The show also covers the Women's, Senior...

The brackets are officially set for Signature #5 in Fort Worth, and this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh break down the biggest storylines heading into one of the most important events of the season. With rankings battles heating up, players fighting for positioning, and several contenders looking to make a statement before the stretch run, there is no shortage of intrigue in Texa...

The race to Signature #5 in Texas is getting tight, and this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh break down the players and teams sitting just outside the Top 10 with a real chance to make a move after Texas. From veterans trying to re-establish themselves to dangerous teams quietly climbing the standings, the crew debates who is best positioned for a late-season push and whose window...

Open #7 in Rhode Island brought major performances, breakout moments, and another shake-up in the season standings. Jake and Anthony kick off this week’s Around the ACL with a quick look at USA Forces in Virginia before diving into the action from Rhode Island. In Doubles, Colin Hodet and Gage Landis add another big win to their season and continue proving why they’re one of the toughest teams in...

Open #7 heads to Rhode Island, and Around the ACL is getting you ready for another packed weekend of cornhole. Meesh, Anthony, and Mike Hoffman break down the Singles field, looking at the biggest threats, potential bracket busters, and which players could make serious noise this weekend. Then it’s on to Doubles, where new teams continue trying to break into the top tier while established duos loo...

The standings just shifted—and Around the ACL is breaking down what actually matters. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony kick things off with the biggest surprises in the new rankings, including movement at the top with Colin Hodet holding #1 and pressure building behind him from Mark Richards, Zack Aiken, and Logan Chamberlain. Then, ACL National Director Todd Kisicki joins the show to talk about the ACL E...

Signature #4 delivered a shake-up, and Around the ACL is breaking down everything that went down. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony start with Doubles, where Justin Burton Jr. and Cash Chamness come out on top with a statement win. In Singles, it was Colin Hodet getting it done, adding another big-time performance to his season and putting himself firmly in the spotlight. We also hit the rest of the divisi...

The road to Cleveland is set, and Around the ACL is breaking down everything you need to know before bags fly. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony dive into the Pro Singles brackets, analyzing each path to the final and where the biggest challenges—and opportunities—sit. Then it’s on to Doubles, where the competition is stacked and the margins are razor thin. Which teams are positioned for a deep run? And wh...

Open #6 delivered big moments and new storylines, and Around the ACL is breaking it all down. Meesh, Jake, and Mike Hoffman start with Doubles, where Logan Chamberlain and Gavin Cano continue their strong run and add another title. In Singles, it was a breakout performance from Jayce Fleisher, who proves he’s not just a rising name, he’s ready to contend right now. We also recap the rest of the di...

Open #6 is here, and Around the ACL is getting you ready for everything to watch. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony break down the Singles field—who’s trending, who’s dangerous, and where the biggest runs could come from. Then it’s all about Doubles, as we look at key teams, potential breakout pairs, and which duos could make serious noise this weekend. To close it out, we bring back a fan-favorite debate...

The ACL Pro Teams season is heating up, and Around the ACL is breaking down everything from Signature #3. Meesh, Jake, and Stacey Moore kick things off with what’s next for Teams, including Vegas locking in their bid and what it means moving forward. Then we dive into a full recap of the Signature #3 Teams event by going through each matchup, standout performances, and which squads are starting to...

Signature #3 in Kansas City delivered, and Around the ACL is breaking it all down. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony recap a huge weekend, starting with Mark Richards and Tony Smith taking control in Doubles and Logan Chamberlain adding another big Singles win to his resume. We also hit all divisions—Sarah Cassidy gets it done in Women’s Singles, Matt Guy continues to dominate the Seniors division (includi...

We’re headed to Kansas City, and this episode of Around the ACL is all about setting the stage for Signature #3. Meesh, Jake, and special guest Michael Gonzales kick things off with a deep dive into the ACL’s officiating program—what’s working, what’s evolving, and what players and fans should know moving forward. Then it’s time to break down the Kansas City Pro Singles and Doubles brackets. With...

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh and Jake are joined by ACL Commissioner Stacey Moore to break down the launch of the 2026 ACL Pro Teams season. We start with an overview of how the Teams format works, the five-event schedule leading to the Pro Teams Championship, and what fans can expect when Week 1 kicks off in Overland Park, Kansas. Then we dive into the official Teams bracket, analyzing all...

This week on Around the ACL, Jake and Meesh welcome ACL National Director Todd Kisicki to talk about the growth of cornhole around the world. Todd shares where the game is expanding internationally, what the future of global competition could look like, and how the ACL is supporting directors across the country.   We also put Todd and Jake through the Cornhole Culture Test, debating what actually...

The Vegas Signature delivered big moments—and one player stole the show. Logan Chamberlain put together a massive weekend, capturing both Pro Singles and Pro Doubles alongside Gavin Cano, and the crew breaks down what made his performance so dominant. Jake, Meesh, and Cory recap everything from Signature #2 in Las Vegas, including standout runs across the divisions. We talk through Chamberlain’s i...

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh and Jake are joined by Athena for a packed episode that mixes league insight with some fun. We start with a look at new Player and Director Engagement Programs, where Athena shares what’s being built behind the scenes and how these initiatives aim to strengthen the ACL community at every level. From there, we preview the upcoming Las Vegas Open, breaking down bot...

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Jake, and Anthony take a mid-season pulse check on the 2026 ACL season. We kick things off with a Mid-Season Stock Report, discussing whose stock is rising fastest, which players are feeling the most pressure, the doubles teams to watch, and the biggest surprises and disappointments so far.   Then we turn it over to the community in Fans Weigh In, reacting to li...

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh and Jake are joined by Jeff to break down all the action from Signature #2, where big performances and breakout moments continued shaping the 2026 season. We start with Pro Doubles, highlighting Ryan Wiedenfeld and Chris Roybal’s impressive run and what their continued success means moving forward.   Then we shift to Singles, where Zack Aiken delivered a statemen...

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Anthony get you fully set for Signature #2 in Memphis, but first, a special moment to start the show. Commissioner Stacey Moore joins us to send Trey off and make an exciting announcement that sets the tone for what’s ahead in the 2026 season.   From there, we break down everything you need to know about the Memphis schedule, including when Pro Doubles...

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake celebrate a massive milestone: Episode 200. We start by saying thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, debated, and helped this show grow since day one. From our first episode back on October 11, 2021, to where the ACL and the game of cornhole stand today, this episode is all about reflection and appreciation. We look back at what life and c...