Hold My Beer Sports

Cooper, Aaron, Luke and Manav are back to reclaim their crown as most listened to HMB episode. They take it to the next level as they rank the next set of elite fast food chains and this is a killer bracket! See who comes out on top and who succumbs to the pressure.

As promised, a different perspective on the USMNT World Cup and the future of USA soccer. We go off about soccer rules, the fundamental issues with how we find elite soccer players and a look into the USWNT World Cup chances in 2027 in Brazil.

The USMNT World Cup run ends with a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Belgium. Rob and I discuss why that game went sideways, why Americans don't like soccer rules and VAR, what has to change fundamentally with USA soccer and where do we go from here?

Rob discusses the historic win by the USA in the round of 32, why Malik Tillman was the MVP and how the infamous red card incident went down. Also, the gritty performance by the ten men left on the field and a quick look into the round of 16 vs Belgium. Why not US?

HMB World Cup correspondent Rob Varak is back to discuss the USA vs Turkey match and Matt disagrees with the USA strategy and Rob explains why it was the right move. We discuss some European culture and the Americans round of 32 matchup with Bosnia and why they should advance. World Cup central here so listen to it all.

Rob breaks down the USA vs Turkey match and why we shouldn't panic but at the same time should be concerned.

Rob breaks down the very physical and very impressive USA win 2-0 over Australia. He discusses how they got it done without Pulisic and how Pochetinno tactically adjusted and what happens next.

Luca, Jordan and Logan join me in between tournament games to discuss their baseball journey. This includes HS baseball season, their Summer team with the Hit Dogs, a little Cubs and Sox, some high school football, the IT brands for baseball these days, what lies in their future, and how they just Go With The Flow. Cool update on what they're doing so Northwest suburbs you're gonna want to listen...

Our mystery guest from Arizona is on and finally reveals himself as we discuss everything about the 2026 US Open. We discuss fun facts, what Golf's Longest Day is, what players have to do to win and the perks that come along with being a US Open Champion. Per usual we make our picks and even a few longshots for fun.

The Long family from New York is here to talk everything about their NBA Champion Knicks. We discuss how they built this roster, their run through the playoffs, the craziest watch party you'll ever see, the Nova Knicks and championship DNA, The Hand of OG, and what a championship means to the city and to their family.

HMB World Cup correspondent Rob Varak recaps the historic USA victory over Paraguay in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. He explains how the USA got to this point, their pressing style of play, what putting a man on toast means and why we should be optimistic going forward as the USMNT continues to rise in the global scene.

Rob Varak and our new mystery guest discuss everything World Cup. Our mystery guest reveals themself and opens up a whole new demographic to HMB. We talk about why non-soccer fans should care, World Cup 101, how to watch soccer, USMNT Preview and how they're going to get out of their bracket, stars to watch, crazy World Cup stories, predictions and Rob's #1 rule for enjoying the matches. And of co...

Matt flies solo again handicapping the 158th Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple crown of horse racing. We have Kentucky Derby contenders Chief Wallabee, Commandment, Renegade and of course Golden Tempo back. Was it a fluke? Or can Golden Tempo do it again? What is a BRIS Speed Rating and who's going to win? Get your bets in, get a cocktail, turn the volume up on the TV and enjoy the very...

John O'Donnell and Greg Long are back to talk hoops as Greg's Knicks get ready to take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. We discuss LeBron and if he's coming back, the surprisingly tight race for ROY, Sports betting controversy, tanking, and why the NBA is better than ever. The guys then break down how the two teams got here and the HMB pick for who's going to win. And maybe some Did...

Been a long time coming but I got you hockey fans! Joe D and Jimmy Hayes set the tone and explain why in hockey culture everybody goes. We re-live the USA Olympic Gold Medal, the Blackhawks and where they need to go to get back on top. We also dive into the NHL season, Did You Know?, Tales of Johnny's Ice House, Hockey Culture, Top 5 hockey movies/shows of all time, and finally the HMB pick for th...

Rob and Stu come back to give an around town look on what our favorite teams are doing. We discuss Bulls Draft, Local High School All State Basketball Players Cole Kelly and Mason Martin, Bears Stadium Fiasco, Bears Schedule release, why the Cubs can't stop the slide and the emergence of the Chicago White Sox. Don't worry Blackhawks fans, I've got an episode coming up for you. Of course filled wit...

Matt "handicaps" the 151st running of The Preakness Stakes. I discuss why it is not really been the second leg of the Triple Crown, what a Black Eyed Susan is, why post position is more equitable, HRN Ratings, and who is going to come out of this field on top!

Predictor and Chief Tom Holobowski is back previewing the 108th PGA Championship including some fun facts, Stump the Scalzo, some prop bets to get you in the money and who will come out on top. As revenge Matt launches his own Did You Know facts, my own list of predictions and the guys at Desert Forest in Scottsdale, AZ chime in with their predictions.

Matt handicaps the 152nd Kentucky Derby, The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports. We discuss what horse racing means to him, Did You Know? Fun Facts about the Derby, Horse by Horse, Post by Post analysis with current odds, the different groupings, and finally, HMB's pick to win.

Rob and Matt discuss overall impressions of the NFL Draft, how NIL effects team decisions on players, key highlights, round by round breakdown of the Bears picks, the Vanilla Gorilla and exactly what it does mean to be Mr. Irrelevant. You won't look at the draft the same way again and also just a ton of fun.

Our draft experts Rob and Stu are back to go through this wildy unpredictable draft and Matt goes all Iowa and shows his real homerism. Great time of year. Go Bears!

Matt repents for his disrespect of the Indiana Football National Championship and has super-booster Chris Kuehner make sure I say it right. We revisit the season, how Cigs got it done, highlights, his Rose Bowl Experience, Mendoza going #1 in the NFL Draft and how they're going to fair this season. We also visit mythical National Championships and the ongoing saga of the Bears Stadium drama, what...

Super Booster Tom Walsh is in studio with HMB today discussing the first part of Michigan's National Championship. This is part 1 because we had so much to tap into Tom's expertise and so much ground to cover. An easy 21 minutes discussing how they got there. Hail To The Victors! Go Blue! More to come.

Rob and Stu are back to discuss The Fighting Illini Final Four run and everything Illinois and college hoops. We discuss Illinois strategy against UCONN, 2s vs 3s, how Michigan constructed a national champion, NIL, should Keaton Wagler go pro, why Bruce Pearl is still a dirtbag, the transfer portal and where the team goes from here. If you're an Illinois fan you won't want to miss.

Tom Holobowski is back with his crystal ball to preview the Masters. He also shares some fun facts about Augusta and the tournament and Matt fails his test. We have some betting tips and Tom will tell you who's going to win and some possible sleepers along with how much merch they sell in a week.