Sports in the Waiting Room

Chris goes over both Final Four tournaments, Jorie Holiday & Francisco Lindor’s extensions, the Sam Darnold trade, Nike’s suspension of DeShaun Watson’s endorsement, the Habs’ injuries, and the importance of being careful even after getting the vaccine.

Chris is eternally grateful to the 87’s organization and the EHL for the opportunity to cover the Frozen Finals. He goes over this year’s long-awaited tournament, as well as the Final Four, Francisco Lindor’s contract negotiations, the new NFL schedule, and more.

Chris breaks down a large number of NFL free agent moves after the floodgates opened, as well as his entire men’s bracket for March Madness.

Chris discusses how the pandemic barely took away his chance to call Big East Tournament and potentially NCAA Tournament Men’s Basketball Games a year ago, as well as his opportunity now to work EHL playoff games. He also goes over this year’s Big East Tournament and the three-way tie for conference player of the year. Chris examines the abbreviated NBA All-Star Weekend, as well as NFL franchise t...

Chris breaks down why J.J. Watt signed with the Cardinals, even if doesn’t make sense, as well as where Russell Wilson should want to play. He also gives briefs on the NBA and NHL before emphasizing how spring training means a return to normalcy in terms of the pandemic, and in terms of much of the U.S., weather.

Chris expresses gratefulness about Tiger Woods surviving a car crash, defends Artemi Panarin after an alleged hit piece, and points out why now-former Seattle Mariners President & CEO Ken Mather is just echoing organizational issues from two decades ago. Chris also goes over the trend relating to Fernando Tatis, Jr’s contract, the Colts essentially stealing Carson Wentz, and the glorious news that...

Chris breaks down J.J. Watt’s legacy in Houston and likely landing spots, questions the Red Sox’s rebuilding method, and shows excitement for the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoff picture.

Chris breaks down Super Bowl LV and explains how methodically brilliant Tom Brady’s career has been. He also fervently argues for the late Marty Schottenheimer’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, appreciates the MLB’s response to fury sexual harassment allegations, and takes you around the NBA & NHL headlines.

Chris previews that really important football game, the name of which he may or may not be legally allowed to say. He also discusses the Tony DeAngelo situation, questions whether the Mickey Callaway allegations are part of a bigger problem in baseball, and pays tribute to Dustin Pedroia’s injury-shortened career.

Chris remembers Hank Aaron’s legacy as a baseball star and a civil rights icon, goes over NFL championship weekend, and tackles the NFL coaching hires. He also discusses MLB free agency, the Baseball Hall of Fame’s empty vote, and how the Blue Jackets destroyed the Jets in the Patrik Laine deal.

Chris expresses gratitude for doing play-by-play again, ranks Drew Brees among the all-time quarterbacks, and makes picks for the conference title games. He also praises the Mets’ swift firing of GM Jared Porter following the release of lewd messages, and makes the case that the Rockets won the James Harden trade. Note: Chris mistakenly said the inauguration was January 19, not January 20.

Chris talks about loneliness during the pandemic before getting into the previous and upcoming weekends’ NFL playoff games. He breaks down the CFP Championship Game and the Mets’ & White Sox’s deals, delicately addresses the Kyrie Irving situation, and proposes Willie O’Ree gets the respect Jackie Robinson does.

Chris is grateful to return between the penalty boxes this week. He goes over the mess created by Doug Pederson, and makes predictions for Super Wild Card weekend and the CFP National Championship. He also points out further significance of the Red Sox hiring Bianca Smith, and discusses the strange directions of the Knicks and Nets.

Chris reminds you that our problems won’t go away as soon as 2021 begins, breaks down every NFL Week 17 matchup with playoff implications, discusses the Padres’ massive overhaul, and goes over remarkable weeks for the Knicks and Bucks.

Chris goes over the NBA’s opening night, the upcoming return of the NHL, his opinion on the final College Football Playoff rankings, the week’s NFL highlights, and some of the MLB’s hot stove talk.

Chris patiently waits to resume working EHL games, goes over the MLB’s historic decision to incorporate the Negro Leagues into its records, and goes over the NFL week, including the Baltimore-Cleveland masterpiece and a revamped NFC East. He also discusses Jim Harbaugh’s impact on recruiting by saying he’ll return to Michigan, the ongoing CFP rankings, and the PG-13 & Giannis signings. Chris close...

Chris gives a history lesson about Pearl Harbor and John Lennon’s death, talks about OBJ being rational, and discusses the NFC East somehow looking good. He also goes over the Michigan-Ohio State cancellation & Jim Harbaugh’s future, Lance Lynn boosting the White Sox rotation, and the Pyrrhic victory for Seton Hall men’s basketball after starting 3-3.

Chris gives thanks to those who helped him find a job, discusses why the Mets should go after George Springer, takes you around the NFL, and makes the argument for a bubble-only college basketball season.

Chris pays tribute to Diego Maradona and gives thanks for being able to work games again. He also encourages the Bengals to protect their quarterback, asks when Tom Brady can be blamed for a loss, discusses college basketball’s COVID challenges, and goes over the NBA Draft.

Chris apologizes for the lack of an episode last week before giving a brief summary of what it would’ve been. He also describes the frustration of unemployment, especially despite great success, and making a podcast. Chris then briefly discusses the past week of NFL action before taking a deep dive into the NHL reverse retro jerseys and then-predictions for the NBA Draft’s first round.

Chris briefly touches on the positives of voter turnout on both sides of the aisle while encouraging respect and civil discourse following the election results.  He also thanks and congratulates his fellow staffers at WSOU for jointly winning the College Broadcasters, Inc. Award for Best Radio Play-by-Play.  Lastly, he goes into the sports news of the week, from the Chicago White Sox's s...

In the debut episode, Chris briefly discusses his background before getting into Kevin Cash's management of Game 6 of the World Series, as well as how Justin Turner and the MLB handled the situation regarding his positive COVID-19 test.