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Balls & Banter

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From big games to big headlines, Balls & Banter is where sports, entertainment, and the day’s wildest storylines collide. Hosted by former counterterrorism officer and sports junkie Drew Berquist, the show delivers fast-moving takes, sharp banter, and no-fluff analysis. It is heavy on football and major American sports, with a dash of news and culture when it’s too ridiculous (or too important) to ignore. It’s energetic, unfiltered, and built for fans who want laughs, real talk, and a host who doesn’t tiptoe around the truth. DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated c...

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Moon Base Plans, MLB Opening Day, UNC Fires Davis & Sweet 16 Glory | Balls & Banter 26.03.2026 1:12:17

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman announces plan to build moon base and more https://x.com/Breaking911/status/2036446273151140225?s=20 MLB opening day https://x.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/2037016693273485718?s=20 Every team's...

Reddick Dominates, Sweet 16 Set, Record Deals & Wild Headlines | Balls & Banter 24.03.2026 1:06:29

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist SPORTS NEWS: https://AIrItOutBro.comNEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington, Has 4 of 6 races won this yearhttps://x.com/NASCAR/status/2035895580568739910?s=20 Fitzpatrick wins the Valspar Championship(image attached) Sweet 16 is sethttps...

Leinart Retired Jersey Saga, the 9-9-9 Challenge, and Madness Arrives in Full | Balls & Banter 19.03.2026 1:18:26

Leinart Retired Jersey Saga, the 9-9-9 Challenge, and Madness Arrives in Full | Balls & Banter Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Polymarket opening a bar in Washington,DC https://x.com/rawsalerts/status/2034272857933435355?s=20 The Masters Menu in Honor of...

March Madness Drops, Arrest Shakes Up Bama Lineup, and the Latest In the NFL | Balls & Banter 17.03.2026 1:21:07

March Madness Drops, Arrest Shakes Up Bama Lineup, and the Latest In the NFL | Balls & BanterLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Denny Hamlin wins Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas, climbs record booksImage credit: © Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Cameron Young wins T...

Crosby Trade Explodes, SEC and Big Ten Showdown vs NCAA, and Best Memes of the Week | Balls & Banter 12.03.2026 1:02:48

Crosby Trade Explodes, SEC and Big Ten Showdown vs NCAA, and Best Memes of the Week | Balls & Banter Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Team USA to face off with Canada in WBC https://x.com/underdogmlb/status/2031917501026615692?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nz...

NFL Free Agency News, Tua’s Historic Dead Money Hit & 80's Nostalgia | Balls & Banter 10.03.2026 1:31:51

NFL Free Agency News, Tua’s Historic Dead Money Hit & 80's Nostalgia | Balls & BanterLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Ryan Blaney has the best look in Nascar https://x.com/team_penske/status/2030806567285928288?s=42 Dolphins releasing Tua https://x.co...

Legend Lou Holtz Dies at 89, The Arkansas Tyson Deal and A Wild Sports Week | Balls & Banter 05.03.2026 1:13:16

Legend Lou Holtz Dies at 89, The Arkansas Tyson Deal and A Wild Sports Week | Balls & BanterLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Legendary coach Lou Holtz passes away at 89 years old https://x.com/On3/status/2029309075440251236?s=20 https://www.airitoutbro....

Reddick Breaks Records, NIL Goes Tax-Free, Cap Explodes & CFB Rules Shift 03.03.2026 1:25:19

Reddick Breaks Records, NIL Goes Tax-Free, Cap Explodes & CFB Rules ShiftLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Tyler Reddick wins again, sets record https://x.com/nascar/status/2028257196488724925?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rg Trump hosting roundtable on c...

USA Stuns Canada for Gold, Olympic Medals, Mega Deals & QB Futures | Balls & Banter 24.02.2026 1:06:53

USA Stuns Canada for Gold, Olympic Medals, Mega Deals & QB Futures | Balls & BanterLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:USA Hockey wins 2-1 over Canada in overtime https://www.airitoutbro.com/2026/02/jack-hughes-lifts-team-usa-past-canada-in-overtime-for-...

OT Hockey Drama, Cartel Cash Scandal, Stadium Wars & College Basketball Bliss | Balls & Banter 19.02.2026 1:09:58

OT Hockey Drama, Cartel Cash Scandal, Stadium Wars & College Basketball Bliss | Balls & BanterLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:IMG Academy Fined Nearly $2 Million After Accepting Money Linked to Mexican Drug Cartel https://x.com/barstoolsports/status/...

Daytona Mayhem, Olympic Chaos, Eligibility Court Wins & Tyreek Released 17.02.2026 1:10:13

Daytona Mayhem, Olympic Chaos, Eligibility Court Wins & Tyreek Released Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Daytona military flyover hits https://x.com/TheChiefNerd/status/2023139726841294914?s=20 Marshawn Lynch seen throwing out beers at Daytona 500 https://...

Daytona Week, Olympic Shockers, Hardest CFB Schedules in 26', & Bama’s $33M Profit 12.02.2026 1:20:41

Balls and Banter is firing on all cylinders this week as we break down Daytona Week, the biggest Olympic shockers, and which college football programs are staring down the toughest schedules in 2026. Plus, we dive into Alabama’s jaw-dropping $33 million profit and what it says about the business of college football. Fast takes, bold opinions, and plenty of banter. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewb...

Seahawks Defense Dominates, Halftime Wars, Hall of Fame, and Mountain West Shakeups | Balls & Banter 10.02.2026 1:10:49

Seahawks Defense Dominates, Halftime Wars, Hall of Fame, and Mountain West Shakeups | Balls & Banter Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Super Bowl Recap Discussion, Seahawks defense too much for Patriots TMZ poll on who had the better halftime show, Bad Bunn...

CFB Goes to Court, MrBeast’s $100M Bomb & Playoff Dates Go Insane | Balls & Banter 05.02.2026 1:18:15

CFB Goes to Court, MrBeast’s $100M Bomb & Playoff Dates Go Insane | Balls & Banter Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Trinidad Chambliss going to court over eligibility https://www.outkick.com/sports/ole-miss-quarterback-trinidad-chambliss-lawsuit-ncaa-w...

Kid Rock, LT's Draft Day Binge, Another Hall of Fame Snub, & In-N-Out Stands Firm | Balls & Banter 03.02.2026 1:03:45

Kid Rock, LT's Draft Day Binge, Another Hall of Fame Snub, & In-N-Out Stands Firm | Balls & Banter Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:TPUSA announces lineup for All American Halftime Show https://x.com/TPUSA/status/2018383935470784740?s=20 Puka Nacua ta...

New Pretti Video Surfaces, Belichick Snubbed, Big 10/SEC Playoff Chaos & The Rumble | Balls & Banter 30.01.2026 1:20:28

New Pretti Video Surfaces, Belichick Snubbed, Big 10/SEC Playoff Chaos & The Rumble | Balls & Banter Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist SPORTS NEWS: https://AIrItOutBro.com NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Alex Pretti shown asking to be assaulted, spitting on officers and breaking thei...

Indiana’s Miracle Run, Deion’s Fines, Transfer Portal Insanity, and Minnesota Riots | Balls & Banter 27.01.2026 1:15:36

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist SPORTS NEWS: https://AIrItOutBro.com NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Is Indiana football one of the great sports stories of all time? Deion Sanders implements NFL-style fines for players at Colorado https://x.com/cfbalerts_/status/2015603288951894053?s=46&am...

Trump Touts Triumphs: Bongino Bolts FBI, Sumrall's Gift & CFP/NFL Clash 19.12.2025 1:03:16

Trump Touts Triumphs: Bongino Bolts FBI, Sumrall's Gift & CFP/NFL Clash Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com MERCH: https://RedBeachNation.com #DrewBerquist #ThisIsMyShow #TIMS Top 100 Political News Podcast with https://www.millionpodcasts.com/political-news-podcasts/ #1 Counterterrorism Podcast on Feedspot: htt...

Reiner Murder: Trump Clash, Woods Tears & Diego Pavia's Fall From Grace 16.12.2025 58:53

Reiner Murder: Trump Clash, Woods Tears & Diego Pavia's Fall From Grace Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com MERCH: https://RedBeachNation.com #DrewBerquist #ThisIsMyShow #TIMS Top 100 Political News Podcast with https://www.millionpodcasts.com/political-news-podcasts/ #1 Counterterrorism Podcast on Feedspot: https://po...

Trump's NATO Warning, Taliban Money, & The CFB Playoff Controversy 09.12.2025 1:02:50

Trump's NATO Warning, Taliban Money, & The CFB Playoff Controversy Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com MERCH: https://RedBeachNation.com #DrewBerquist #ThisIsMyShow #TIMS Top 100 Political News Podcast with https://www.millionpodcasts.com/political-news-podcasts/ #1 Counterterrorism Podcast on Feedspot: https://...

Trump Axes Green Deal, Lindell vs. Walz and CFB Recruiting Carnage 04.12.2025 57:27

Trump Axes Green Deal, Lindell vs. Walz and CFB Recruiting Carnage Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com MERCH: https://RedBeachNation.com #DrewBerquist #ThisIsMyShow #TIMS Top 100 Political News Podcast with https://www.millionpodcasts.com/political-news-podcasts/ #1 Counterterrorism Podcast on Feedspot: https://podc...

Trump's Big Announcement, Ireland Heating Up, and the Wildest Coaching Carousel 02.12.2025 59:56

Trump's Big Announcement, Ireland Heating Up, and the Wildest Coaching Carousel Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com MERCH: https://RedBeachNation.com #DrewBerquist #ThisIsMyShow #TIMS Top 100 Political News Podcast with https://www.millionpodcasts.com/political-news-podcasts/ #1 Counterterrorism Podcast on Feedspot:...

E2191: Dems Advise The Military To Defy Leaders 11/21 21.11.2025 1:04:14

A group of Democrat lawmakers with military backgrounds released a video urging service members to "refuse illegal orders," sparking backlash from conservatives who claim it's a call to defy President Trump. Posted by Sen. Elissa Slotkin, the video warns of threats to the Constitution "from right here at home." Slotkin and colleagues have also introduced legislation to limit Trump’s authority over...

Mamdani Wants NYC Kids to Learn Arabic Numerals, Ted Cruz May Run in 28, and College Football Report 20.11.2025 1:15:52

Mamdani Wants NYC Kids to Learn Arabic Numerals, Ted Cruz May Run in 28, and College Football Report Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com MERCH: https://RedBeachNation.com #DrewBerquist #ThisIsMyShow #TIMS Top 100 Political News Podcast with https://www.millionpodcasts.com/political-news-podcasts/ #1 Counterterrorism...

Dividend Checks, 50 Year Mortgages, and al-Qaeda Visits the White House 11.11.2025 1:11:15

Dividend Checks, 50 Year Mortgages, and al-Qaeda Visits the White House Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com MERCH: https://RedBeachNation.com #DrewBerquist #ThisIsMyShow #TIMS Top 100 Political News Podcast with https://www.millionpodcasts.com/political-news-podcasts/ #1 Counterterrorism Podcast on Feedspot: https:/...