MetroNews Hotline

Hotline Feature – Tony Caridi: WVU’s Path to an Upset, Big 12 Broadcast Changes, and College Sports Pressure 15.10.2025 13:04 ↓

Tony Caridi joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to break down what West Virginia needs to do to upset UCF — from finding rhythm on offense to winning the special teams battle. The veteran broadcaster also weighs in on the mounting pressures of college coaching, Pitt’s stadium controversy, WVU’s unique baseball schedule stop in Hagerstown, and the shifting Big 12 TV landscape as networks like Peacock and...

Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Netflix Meets Spotify, Teen Instagram Rules, and Walmart’s ChatGPT Experiment 15.10.2025 10:14 ↓

CNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to unpack the latest tech headlines — from Netflix’s surprising new partnership with Spotify to Meta’s renewed push for safer teen experiences on Instagram. They also explore Walmart’s integration with ChatGPT for personalized shopping, Meta’s revival of Facebook job listings, and the growing concern over AI “relationships” among teens. A fast-pac...

Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: Diane Keaton’s Legacy, Taylor Swift’s Endless Era, and Hollywood’s IP Overload 13.10.2025 10:11 ↓

Entertainment correspondent Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekly from Los Angeles to reflect on the passing of Diane Keaton and her remarkable five-decade career on stage and screen. The two also unpack Apple TV’s quiet rebrand, Taylor Swift’s ever-expanding Eras Tour empire, and Mattel’s ambitious slate of toy-based films — from Barney to Magic 8 Ball — that could test the limits of Hollywood’s nostal...

Hotline Feature – Chef Paul Smith: Meat Counters, Copycat Recipes, and the Lost Art of Butchering 13.10.2025 11:23 ↓

Chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to weigh in on disappearing grocery meat counters and what that says about changing food culture. The James Beard–nominated chef shares practical advice on cleaning cast iron, the right price for a meat thermometer, and why McDonald’s ditched all-day breakfast. The two also swap stories about copycat recipes, potato perfection, and the fading craft of t...

Hotline Feature – Buy or Sell: Podcasts, Monsters, and the Case for Aaron Judge 10.10.2025 11:21 ↓

In this fun and fast-paced Buy or Sell segment, Dave Weekly, Coop, Matt Murphy, and Ryan Nicholson tackle everything from whether podcasts sound better while multitasking to the legend of Wisconsin’s “Beast of Bray Road.” The crew also debates if Aaron Judge is truly the best Yankee never to win a World Series and shares their mix of stats, humor, and skeptical charm. Classic Hotline chaos and wit...

Hotline Feature – Pick One: Super Bowls, Prog Rock, and Pepperoni Rolls 10.10.2025 13:23 ↓

Dave Weekly and Matt Murphy face off in another lively round of Pick One on MetroNews Hotline! From choosing between a Super Bowl or World Series win to debating Pink Floyd versus Genesis, KD’s latest team hop, and the eternal West Virginia debate — stick or slice pepperoni — no topic is off-limits. Plus, which classic NBA theme reigns supreme, and who survives on a deserted island? It’s fast, fun...