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Get ready to chow down with us this week as the hilarious and talented Emmy-Nominated Chef, Jeff Mauro, talks about his long road to fame… and his Cornhole skills!  Born and raised in Chicago, Mauro was the winner of Season 7 on the hit TV show Food Network Star which in-turn launched his own series, the Emmy-nominated Sandwich King.  After five successful seasons to date, he was tapped by the Foo...

Anthony Ayon is a former American Cornhole League Pro and Colorado State Champion - he now serves as an ESPN Analyst and is also host of the popular “Cornhole Science” YouTube Channel.  In addition to his passion for Cornhole, he also works as a full-time Mechanical Engineer.  Anthony’s analysis and breakdown of the throwing mechanics and strategy of the game, along with his innovative and brillia...

Michelle Thompson is an Author, Wellness Expert and Co-Founder & Co-Owner of the popular brand and podcast “Girls Throw Too.”  Hear how her incredibly unique style and foundational teachings of using mindfulness to positively impact the way we look at ourselves both physically and mentally is a complete game-changer and disrupter in the world of personal wellness.  And with that in mind, this week...

Rosie Streker is not only an elementary school teacher and a Mom of 3, but she also happens to be one of the top female professional Cornhole players in the world!  Hear her candid stories about becoming a World Champion, the unique dynamic of the sport that allows women and men to compete against each other, and the pressure and recognition that comes along with performing on national TV… althoug...

ESPN College Basketball Analyst and former Harlem Globetrotter, John Williams, brings his experience as a broadcaster and a player to the show this week to discuss live interviews!  From his first time being interviewed as a player to now being on the other side of the camera with ESPN, hear John’s hilarious stories and tips for players having to talk to the media.  Plus, “Meet Jeff & Bernie” is b...

Jeff & Bernie put a wrap on the first stop of the $500,000 ACL Pro-Shootout in Texas with behind-the-scenes stories from the weekend.  Plus, you won't want to miss the guys conversation this week with the Founder & Owner of FIRE Cornhole, Jason McCannon.  From representing 4 of the top 8 Professional Cornhole players in the sport, to exactly how Cornhole bags are made, this week’s episode dives in...

“Keep on your toes, hotshot!”… The Kirk Herbstreit of Cornhole on ESPN, the Tony Romo of slingiin’ bags on CBS Sports, Trey Ryder, joins Jeff and Bernie on this week’s show!  We preview this weekend’s first stop of the $500,000 ACL Pro Shootout Series in Dallas.  Plus, are Trey and Bernie secretly trying to take Jeff’s job??  Plenty of laughs and plenty to discuss in this week’s episode available...

“I’m a Weird Guy, Jeff”… The guys are back with stories from the ACL’s 3rd National Tournament of the season in Salt Lake City!  From behind-the-scenes conversations with celebrity players in the SuperHole Pro/Am Event to the biggest winners and losers of the weekend, and even Jeff’s mysterious car problems… no stone was left unturned from a big weekend of action in Utah.  Plus, Jeff & Bernie disc...

“We’re a Hot Mess"… This week’s episode covers everything from social media and fashion, to the latest Netflix series the guys are binging and a preview of this weekend’s 3rd ACL National in Salt Lake City, Utah.  And while the guys have fun free styling on several topics, you won’t want to miss this week’s powerful “Meet Jeff & Bernie” segment that touches on bullying and the tragic story of Dray...

At just 19 years old, ACL Pro Jacob Trzcienski has exploded on to the national cornhole scene and is currently the 25th ranked singles player and 11th ranked doubles player in the world.  A former standout high school athlete in football and baseball, the ACL Rookie has dedicated himself full time to the sport, and despite his intense and fiery exterior, you won’t find a more positive and inspirat...

On this week’s episode, Jeff & Bernie get into everything from the new metrics of professional Cornhole and national TV broadcasting philosophies, to social media pressures and the real life struggle with social anxiety… you won’t want to miss Bernie’s powerful personal story on this week’s “Meet Jeff & Bernie” segment.

This week on the Boarderline podcast the show welcomes Noah Wooten! Noah takes a break from throwing bags with Shemar Moore to reflect on his mindset as a pro and Jeff reflects on meeting Noah for the first time and what it meant to him.

How did this happen???  Of all the college basketball teams across the entire country, the last two teams standing for the 2022 National Championship were Jeff’s Jayhawks and Bernie’s Tar Heels!  This, of course, made for an interesting show this week as the guys break down the title game… Plus, Jeff shares stories from being on the road in New Orleans and having to use his past knowledge as a sto...

The unpredictable conversations between the guys continue this week diving into tough topics ranging from Bernie’s previous professional life as an EMT dealing with complications of aging patients and death, to Jeff’s time in pharmaceutical sales and experience with mental health patients.  Somehow the guys also work in Jeff’s upcoming trip to the Final Four, the life-altering adjustment to parent...

Jeff & Bernie recap the top performances of the ACL’s 2nd National of the year & Super Hole III in Atlantic City.  Plus, is this year’s Rookie Class the best all-time?  And you won’t want to miss this week’s “Meet Jeff & Bernie” segment as the guys dive deep into Bernie’s relationship with ACL Commissioner, Stacey Moore, and how honesty can cut both ways in a relationship.

Jeff recounts his “memorable" vacation in Myrtle Beach including receiving a warning for violating a little known South Carolina law and is also almost brain-washed into buying a timeshare, while Bernie shares how he could be awesome in sales but battles insecurity issues being able to actually ask for what he wants.  The guys talk NCAA Tournament brackets, preview an unexpected challenge that awa...

The guys riff on a number of topics this week… Jeff is back from Charlotte with stories of preparing for and broadcasting NCAA conference tournament games, plus hear his inside perspective on the importance of on-air chemistry with broadcast announcer teams including his relationship with ACL broadcast partner Trey Ryder.  Bernie has recovered from celebrating UNC’s rivalry win and gets to hop on...

The “Meet Jeff & Bernie” segment lives on… and actually takes an unusual turn as the guys dive deep into their own past.  Plus, can a 12-year-old Cornhole player be the best in the world, an update on Bernie’s expensive trip to the dentist, beard talk, hair talk, thoughts on the war in Ukraine, Jeff’s travels for college basketball including a fascinating inside story about a Coach you saw but nev...

Absolutely jammed episode including Jeff & Bernie having to answer some questions of their own for a change in the first (and maybe last) segment of “Meet Jeff & Bernie.”  Plus, Bernie goes to the dentist for the first time in over two decades, college basketball fights in the handshake line, bad beats in sports gambling proves how good Vegas is, ACL team competition is here to stay, and can anyon...

Jeff and Bernie attempt to recap the first ACL National of the year in Las Vegas…  Let’s just say, they’re still trying to recover.  The guys take a look back at the celebrity competition in Super Hole III, Matt Guy breaking his 2nd place streak, and overall thoughts on the first ever American Cornhole League team competition.  Plus, Bernie’s “Hot Take" on PPR (points-per-round), his hilarious beh...

Brandon Noble is a former All-Conference Defensive Lineman at Penn State and 9-year NFL Veteran with the Dallas Cowboys and (then) Washington Redskins.  Whether it’s preparing to play cornhole or football under the lights of a nationally televised game, Brandon talks about handling the pressure of the spotlight and the critical importance of having a “routine” to deal with it.  He also shares what...

Jamie Graham is a former #1 American Cornhole League player in the world and the 2020 Singles World Champion.  He was a 2-time National Winner on the ACL Doubles circuit in 2021 with Matt Guy, but failed to meet his high expectations in singles play.  Jamie opens up about his disappointing 2021 season in singles and talks about discovering a whole new mindset for 2021.  From the high of being a ch...

Josh Klingler is the Sideline and Field Reporter for the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals as well as Morning Show Host for 610 Sports Radio in Kansas City and ESPN Broadcaster.  Josh shares the wild experience of being on the sidelines last weekend for the epic AFC Divisional Championship game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills! He also gives his first-hand knowledge and candid thou...

David Harris is the Director for the nationally televised American Cornhole League broadcasts on ESPN and CBS Sports Network.  David has worked closely with the ACL since its early appearances on national TV and shares an honest and comical behind-the-scenes perspective of televising live Cornhole events.  From the difficult technical challenges of filming the sport, to the high pressure stakes of...

Cheyenne Renner is one of the top 20 professional cornhole players in the world and in the first ACL open event of 2022, became the first female player in the history of the sport to win a pro singles event at the highest level of competition.  Cheyenne describes the pressure she felt during her historic run to the championship and also shares her personal story of battling through mental challeng...