The Balance

It’s Week 5 in the NFL and The Balance is here to break it all down. Host Tom Marquis welcomes back Ed Kratz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com and our official NFL insider. We’ll dive deep into the Eagles’ season so far, the Colts’ highs and lows, and the bigger picture across the league — who’s trending up, who’s spiraling down, and which teams look playoff bound. Then, we’ll top it off...

This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis welcomes back Adam Jividen, one of our favorite super-fans and sharp sports minds. We’ll dive into a stacked weekend of college football, featuring ranked showdowns like Alabama vs. Vanderbilt and Miami vs. Florida State. We’ll also check in on Ohio State’s matchup with Minnesota and Texas Tech’s latest test, plus give some love to other key teams shaking...

Tom Marquis, host of The Balance, is joined by Ed Kracz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for Sports Illustrated, to break down all the action from Week 4 in the NFL. From the Eagles’ latest win to the Colts’ tough loss, we go around the league to recap every storyline that mattered. Three segments, thirty minutes, one complete Week 4 wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

The Balance host, Tom Marquis, sits down with Indy’s own Tony Donahue to break down the biggest stories in sports. From the Colts’ strong start and October baseball chaos to the Indiana Fever’s rise — and a check-in on IndyCar’s “funny season” drama — this episode covers it all in three packed segments. Stick around… it’s about to get good. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

On this week’s episode of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by the one and only Adam Jividen—Super Browns fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Guardians fan, Super Cavaliers fan, all-around great dad, and the Great Pronosticator. We’re breaking down the Big Three college football showdowns: Ohio State vs. Washington – Can the Buckeyes flex their muscle against the Huskies’ high-powered attack? Ore...

In this week’s episode of The Balance, Tom Marquis sits down with Tony Donohue to break down a wild week in college football — the biggest upsets, breakout performances, and how the playoff picture is shifting. Then, they switch gears to IndyCar’s “funny season” — confirmed moves, rumors, and what’s at stake for teams heading into 2026. Finally, a full preview of IMSA’s TireRack.com Battle on the...

This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis sits down with Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of Speedway Digest, to dig into the heat of the NASCAR Playoffs. With the Round of 16 in Cup and Round of 8 in the Truck Series wrapping up, there’s drama, risk, and redemption under the lights at Bristol. We’ll break down the storylines you need to know, preview the races (Cup, Xfinity, Trucks), and figure out...

Week 3 of college football is here, and The Balance crew is breaking it all down! Host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen—Super Browns fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Guardians fan, Super Cavs fan, Great Dad, and The Great Pronosticator—to dive into the most important games of the weekend. From Georgia vs. Tennessee, Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M, LSU vs. Florida, and Miami vs. USF, we’ve got all...

Host Tom Marquis sits down with Ed Kratz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com, to break down all the action from Week 1 of the NFL. From the buzz in Colts camp to major moves in Philly, the duo dives into trades, roster shake-ups, and standout performances. Plus, they take a spin around the league to highlight the top stories every fan needs to know. Fun Fact: Did you know the Colts and Eag...

Host Tom Marquis of The Balance is joined by Steve Wilson, editor-in-chief of Speedway Digest and our official NASCAR contributor. Together, they dive into the NASCAR playoffs in both the Xfinity and Cup Series. The guys break down Connor Zilisch’s return after his collarbone injury, talk about speculation of a surprise playoff winner, and react to buzz around a potential San Diego street course....

Host Tom Marquis of The Balance teams up with our NFL partner-in-crime Adam Jividen — Super Browns fan, Buckeyes loyalist, Cavs/Guardians diehard, and sharp college football prognosticator. Together, they break down last week’s Big Ten action, preview a monster matchup between Oklahoma and Michigan, and dive into the Top 25 slate across college football. Add in fantasy football talk, DraftKings be...

Host Tom Marquis connects with Tony Donahue (The Tony D Podcast & YouTube’s Unverified) for a high-energy 30-minute session. The duo breaks down Will Power’s major change and IndyCar’s big announcement, sparking the start of silly season. Then they switch gears to college football’s opening storylines before wrapping up with the Balance High School Football Game of the Week, straight from the...

Your host Tom Marquis sits down with Ed Kracz beat writer for the Philadelphia Eagles and si.com and our offical NFL contribitor to preview the 2025 NFL season. From the Eagles’ NFC title chase to the Colts’ rebuild, Patrick Mahomes’ dynasty push, and Caleb Williams’ rookie year in Chicago—we hit all the headlines you need before Week 1. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

The Balance goes ALL IN on the 2025 Big Ten Football Preview with Adam Jividen 🎙️ We’re breaking down the biggest stories, top teams, playoff paths, and games that will define the season. From Ohio State’s title defense to Oregon’s Big Ten test and Penn State’s White Out showdown, we’ve got you covered. 👉 Listen now and get ready for kickoff! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

🏎️🏈 From IndyCar’s stretch run, to College Football 2025, to NFL kickoff — Tom Marquis and Tony D break it all down! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-balance--6491129/support .

Playoff chaos, charter drama, and the road to Darlington! 🏁 Tom Marquis sits down with Steve Wilson of SpeedwayDigest.com to break down NASCAR’s wild 2025 Cup Series playoffs. From Joey Logano’s defense of the format to dark horses like Chase Briscoe, this episode is packed with storylines Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-balance--6491129/support .

Host Tom Marquis sits down with Tony Donahue from the Tony D Podcast (and Unverified on YouTube) for a high-octane mix of racing and football talk. We kick things off with the IndyCar Championship battle—analyzing the contenders and previewing the upcoming Milwaukee Mile and Nashville races. Then, Tony and Tom put on their Homer hats to switch gears into NFL mode, breaking down the Colts’ preseaso...

On this week’s The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson from Speedway Digest to break down all the action from Richmond Raceway. Austin Dillon guts out a win with a broken rib, becoming the 14th different winner of the 2025 season and locking into the playoffs. We cover how Dillon’s strategy beat Blaney and Penske’s trio, why Bowman’s runner-up keeps him barely afloat on the bubble,...

In this exciting episode of The Balance, host Tom Marquis catches up with Ed Kracz, beat writer for the Philadelphia Eagles and NFL contributor, as they dive deep into the latest from the Eagles’ 2025 training camp. They break down the team’s preparation for the upcoming season, key storylines from Eagles camp, and which players are standing out in the heat of August. Additionally, Tom and Ed expl...

In this episode of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of Speedway Digest, to preview the Go Bowling at The Glen NASCAR race on August 10, 2025. They discuss key storylines, the unique challenges of the road course at Watkins Glen, and the drivers to watch. Plus, they break down the long shot drivers who could surprise on race day and potentially take home the...

In this episode of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Tony Donahue of the Tony D Podcast to discuss the latest action in IndyCar and NFL preseason. First, they dive into the key storylines heading into the IndyCar race at Portland on August 10, 2025, including the championship battle, track dynamics, and top drivers to watch. Then, they shift gears to the NFL, discussing the Indianapolis C...

In this episode of The Balance, host Tom Marquis and College Football expert Adam Jivden break down the highly anticipated 2025 College Football season. The two dive deep into the Big Ten, previewing powerhouse teams, standout players, and top matchups. They also discuss the top 25 teams to watch and tease an upcoming special that will go even further into Big Ten predictions. Whether you're a fan...

On this episode of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor‑in‑Chief of Speedway Digest, to break down one of the most dramatic Brickyard 400 races in recent memory and look ahead to the 2025 Iowa Corn 350. They recap Bubba Wallace’s historic Brickyard 400 win at Indy, and preview the upcoming showdown at Iowa Speedway, while covering key league-wide storylines and developme...

On this episode of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen, resident baseball guru and Guardians superfan, for a deep dive into the MLB storylines heating up in August. We break down the Cleveland Guardians’ spotlight showdown at Bristol, what it means for the team and the sport, plus updates from around the league as the playoff picture starts to sharpen. Big bats, big moves, and...

On this episode of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Sports Illustrated's Ed Kracz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer and NFL insider. They break down the early camp vibes out of Philly, key positional battles, and Jalen Hurts’ leadership coming into 2025. Then it’s time to go around the league — with the latest buzz from training camps, preseason injuries, and surprise risers as of August...