Hold My Beer Sports

We are attempting some new software here so we can remotely access guests and my first remote guest is my brother Justin all the way out in Portland, Oregon and we discuss the NCAA Tournament, preview the Final Four and make our picks.

Baseball expert Rob Varak is back and we're on the eve of the MLB season opener. We discuss the WBC and how the players are different in other countries vs the US. We also discuss the Cub's chances and who is ever going to catch the Dodgers along with a lot of fun offseason stories, fun facts, and why there may be a players lockout this season. Baseball is back!

Matt discusses the fairy tale season for the Neuqua Valley High School Basketball team with All Staters Cole Kelly and Mason Martin. We also get some background on how they got there and their experience with the recruiting process so far. We then move on and have some fun discussing their picks for the NCAA Tournament. It's March, it's Madness, it's Cole Kelly and Mason Martin.

Matt discusses campus activities with director Gina Gonyea and how she assembled their Dodgeball team with Sammie and Ava Scalzo. We also discuss how they trained and what Gina looks for when filling rosters for volleyball, kickball, etc... You'll be laughing the whole way.

Erin Kuehner (S1 E11) sits down and discusses her other passion, movies. We take a small departure from sports but it is award season and Erin and I bat around the nominees and you will get all the HMB picks so you can be successful in your pools. If you're a movie junkie you'll like this whether you agree or disagree.

I get to sit down with Neuqa Valley Senior rugby players Luke Wohlfiel, Andrew Seeger and HMB veteran Jack Thormeyer. We discuss the team, the sport of rugby, how they got started, where they're going with it in college, some rules and positions and just the proliferation of the sport in general. Keep an eye out for these guys as they make some bold predictions. Going to be another great season!

The voices of Neuqua Valley are back as Jack and Justin give some insights to this magical season, the players and coaches involved, and their playoff prospects. Also, Matt has a message for all Neuqua Valley fans.

I sit down with Benet baseball coach and AD Scott Lawler and discuss his baseball program which was state runner up and how he's going to deploy this year's group. We discuss his background, coaching philosophy, command vs power, power vs contact and the recruiting process. Additionally, we discuss his role as AD in bringing Benet to the forefront in all the sports and what experience what Benet o...

I sit down with the Scalzo boys in Orlando on the eve of the Super Bowl. We have the 4 brothers and 2 nephews break down their thoughts on the game and give the worst gambling advice ever. If you are argument averse, do not listen but if you want a laugh, stay tuned!

I sit down with new Benet Academy Head Football Coach James White. Yes, that one, former national champion at St Thomas Acquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, former Wisconsin Badger and 3x Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots. We discuss his vision for the future of Benet football, what he looks for in players, college recruiting, will he bring back the old Redwing helmet decals, an...

College recruits Addison Tedrow (Augustana) and Brooke Kirchner (Virginia Commonwealth) sit down with Matt to discuss the Neuqua Valley High School girls lacrosse program as they begin to navigate their senior season, the state of women's LAX, the coaches, crazy parents, the recruiting process, what makes a good player and why pasta party is so important to the culture. High school sports are on f...

I sit down with the head coach of the Benet Academy Girls Basketball dynasty Joe Kilbride. We discuss his team, the state of the women's game, what he looks for in players, his coaching philosophy, his players and just some fun banter about travel sports and what it's like to be part of the Benet family. Redwing Nation, don't miss this one!

Rob, Stu Notes and myself discuss the crazy Bears vs Ram playoff game and what this means for the future, IU wins the Natty, and a co-editorial on 4th Down Strategy in football. Crazy weekend and crazy episode. So much to unpack.

Chicago, are you not entertained?!!!! Rob and I discuss the aftermath of the Bears historical comeback vs Green Bay and how they are going to move on to the Rams. We also discuss the CFP Natty and IU's historic run. Additionally we discuss the Cubs pickup of Alex Bergman and Eduardo Cabrera and the White Sox pick up Murakami and have the number 1 overall pick in this year's MLB draft.

I flubbed the intro again but we don't care after that historic, improbable playoff comeback win versus the Packers to end their season and maybe Matt LeFleur's tenure as Green Bay head coach. I'm flying solo on this one with the reaction but we'll get more perspectives going forward as the Bears continue their march in the playoffs! Good, Better, Best!

Stu is here with Matt to discuss the Bears week 18 loss to the Lions and what they were thinking. We look forward to the rematch between the Bears and Packers but this time winner take all. NFL Head Coach Carousel, College Football Playoffs and the craziness in the Transfer Portal. All football on this one!

The Fast Food guys are back! Aaron, Cooper, Zach, and new addition Ava discuss what's going on in CBB and their new favorite Campus Eats at college. They also discuss their New Year's Resolutions and Matt takes on the Cottage Cheese Industry in an explosive conspiracy theory you won't want to miss.

Rob, Stu and Matt discuss the track meet Bears football game vs the 49ers on Sunday night. Do the Bears deserve more Pro Bowlers, an update on the streaking Bulls, the ridiculous ticket prices for the World Cup and the HMB 2025 Year in Review. I'm out of breath, what a year for the show and more to come in season 2 of Hold My Beer Sports!

Stu and Matt break down the greatest game in Bears/Packers history, the College Football Playoff Opening Round, and Matt's Hold My Beer Editorial. Loudness, Homerism, and Overall Chicago Meatballs. No Good, Better, Best Necessary. It was all the Best!

The voices of Neuqua Valley High School are back! Jack and Justin recap the Football State Finals and how they'll look different next year under Proposal 19. We also pivot to discuss their new gig as the varsity basketball announcers, how the team looks this year and what to look forward to this year in the area. High School rules! Let's Go!

Henry, Avi, and Ryan discuss the world of E-Sports and their Naperville North HS team going downstate. Along the way I get a huge education on this world and why it's not your 80's/90's video games anymore. We also get a surprise visit from one of the co-founders of HMB so tune in to see who shows up.

Rob is back with Scott K again to discuss the mixed bag on the Bears vs Packers Week 14 matchup in Lambeau. Scott K breaks down the CFB Playoffs selections, the Lane Kiffin saga and the Heisman Trophy frontrunners. Rob breaks down the World Cup Draws 2026 and Matt has an action packed Hold My Beer take that you won't want to miss.

Matt, Rob and Stu discuss the 1st place Bears win over the Eagles. Is it a signature win? When will we know if the Bears are real, Ben Johnson locker room antics, NFL records falling, Good, Better, Best and Matt's editorial on the rule that should be abolished.

The Jacover girls are here! We take a break from Stu and his daughters Sarah and Lauren Jacover discuss the cast, judges, voting, controversies and everything surrounding this Season of DWTS. The finale is Tuesday so listen fast! Even I use my dancing expertise to give my opinions and views. Finally, we make our predictions on who will take home the Len Goodman Mirror Ball.

I sit down with Hall of Fame and 4A State Champion Benet Academy basketball coach Gene Heidkamp to discuss his coaching philosophies, the players who helped build the program to the premiere program in the state, his views on multi-sport athletes, AAU, recruiting, the crazies in the student section, and his obligation to his players to reach the next level. At the end we have a special Q&A wit...