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Chuck Lyon is the Athletic Director at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, CA. He was the head football coach there for some time as well as a former player for the Cougars. Chuck is also a Pac 12 baseball umpire and worked the 2009 College World Series. He will discuss what it's like to wear many different hats in the world of athletics and how your perspective can change depending on the lo...

Bill and I give our thoughts on the situation at the Capitol last week. We also call out the media for more continued hypocrisy and Emperor Gavin Newsome for his love of controlling the masses. There is also some NFL playoff talk and a look back at the college football season.

After six NFL playoff games over the weekend, there is plenty to talk about on Monday. I give my thoughts on every matchup and break down some of the big takeaways from the games. Upsets, dominant performances, and lots of other things we never saw coming.

Paul Clark joins us to give predictions on the NFL Playoffs for the upcoming weekend. Additionally we break down the College Football National Championship this Monday night. Paul also gives his thoughts on the current state of the Oklahoma, Texas, and USC football programs.

My brief thoughts on the events that took place in Washington DC on January 6th, 2021.

Bill Barnes makes his first weekly appearance of 2021. He has some new theories about the Corona Virus. Bill also gives his thoughts on the Rams matchup and makes his predictions on the rest of NFL Playoffs. We had a much anticipated phone call from a friend of ours who definitely delivered some humor.

As we kick off our first week of shows in 2021, I'm joined by my brother Sam Heersema to break down all the action from Week 17 in the NFL. We look ahead to next week's playoff matchups as well as give our two cents on the college football playoff system. January is the best month of the year for many reasons but there is nothing quite like playoff football.

We start a new year and new season right at midnight on this New Year's Day episode. Our guest is my girlfriend Valerie Byrnes. She and I will reflect on 2020 and look forward to 2021. We pay tribute to the Nashville Police in our Suds With Studs segment as well. Happy New Year!

On our final episode of 2020, we have a special edition of the Weekly Weekly Weigh-In. Bill Barnes is joined by 4 of his most loyal listeners over Zoom to ask him questions and have a roundtable discussion. Topics include technology in officiating, the Whistleblower podcast, weak politicians/policies, and what makes Bill's weekly appearance so appealing. So long 2020!

My brother Sam Heersema joins me to discuss the Rams being Sleepless in Seattle as well as other action from the NFL. We give our predictions on the College Football Playoff as well as look forward into 2021. Sam and I are ready for a new year but are managing our expectations with caution.

Christmas 2020 is finally here. I'm joined my a good friend and mentor, Tracy McFate. What better way to celebrate Christmas Day than to talk about all levels of football! Tracy fills us in on recent news from Azusa Pacific University and gives us his thoughts on how special Christmas is to him. Open up those gifts with a glass of egg nog and have a great day with family! Cheers to the best day of...

Bill Barnes joins us for the final episode before Christmas. We chat a little bit about sports and Bill gives us some stories about his Christmas memories. Todd Carson calls in during our recording to ask Bill a few questions. Bill also admits he loves Oreos and wishes everyone out there a very Merry Christmas!

Sam Heersema joins me again for a sports weekend recap. We discuss the Canelo fight, the terrible play of both the Rams and USC, as well as some thoughts about what makes Christmas special. Also, California's ridiculous policies have forced the Rose Bowl Game to move to Texas and Covid paranoia continues to run rampant.

Joe Wellman is an assistant basketball coach at Cal Baptist University and is back on the program to talk some hoops with us. He fills us in on the obstacles that college basketball has faced in the build up to their new season. Most teams have had a few games under their belt by now and Joe will give us some insight on many of the changes to this season that every team will have to deal with. Bef...

Bill Barnes joins us during his long car ride home after a double shift of security work. He fills us in on late night highway behavior, putting the gear back on, and his continued frustration with Emperor Newsom. Bill is very committed to his weekly appearance and is always looking for the light at the end of a very long tunnel.

Sam Heersema joins us for his semi weekly appearance to break down all the sports action from the weekend. Topics include Sarah Fuller, running the football, the Christmas season, and candidates for MVP of the NFL. We also talk about if teams that play 6 games deserve a spot in the College Football Playoff and the potential Fury/Joshua fight for an undisputed heavyweight champion. Additionally, I...

Paula De La Cruz is an EMT and Fire Dispatcher. She embraces the challenge of stepping up in emergency situations and will share some of her experiences with us. Paula talks about how things can change but to also cherish the memories collected over time. She is a baseball mom at heart and has an appreciation for not only umpires but also football officials.

Bill Barnes is back in action for the Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In. He rants about the Stay At Home Order, Covid hysteria, and bad coaching in the NFL. Bill also shares some football officiating stories. He is patiently waiting for more questions from listeners, so hit him with your best shot.

My brother Sam Heersema returns for a recap of NFL action from Sunday. We chat about the Rams big win, the announcement of Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul, and what it would be like to have a fighter's corner to go to during our day. In the future, we hope to have Sam on for most Monday episodes.

Chris Calderon is a contributor to the Pro & Con Podcast. He is known as Senor Locks as he gives his picks on upcoming games. Chris also serves as the moderator and narrator of the fun podcast that continues to grow. We talked about the P&C pod, LA sports, and how special Rio Hondo Prep football is to the Calderon family.

Bill Barnes is Covid free and back to work at his job. He's also back with us on the Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In to discuss some sports and current events. We will chat about the squib kick heard around the world and how superiors should carry themselves in any line of work.

Reactions from Week 12 in the NFL as well as a recap of the big fight between the legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. After getting our fill of eating leftovers for a few days, we finish off the last day of November with analysis of the long football weekend.

Gabe Perez joins us again as a follow up to his appearance from back in May. A lot has changed since then and there's plenty to talk about. We discuss his CrossFit gym, the Dodgers winning the World Series, combat sports, and what it's like being a new father. Happy Thanksgiving!

Bill Barnes updates us as his experience with Covid is approaching the end. We will also discuss the lunacy of the leadership throughout the state of California. Additionally, we chat about coaches and whether being in the game a long time keeps them young or ages them rapidly. Happy Thanksgiving!

My brother Sam Heersema helps me break down the NFL action from Week 11. We might make him a Monday regular if the listeners approve.