The Balance

Welcome to The Balance Drop2! Your host Tom Marquis catches up with Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com and our official #NASCAR insider, live from Talladega! That’s right—it’s 'Dega, baby! One of the wildest and most exciting races on the schedule, and we’re breaking down all the highlights, surprises, and edge-of-your-seat moments. 🏁 Don’t forget to follow the team on X @TBalanc...

It’s The Balance Saturday Drop for 4/26! We’re catching up with Tony Donahue from The Tony D Podcast and YouTube’s Unverified. 🚗🏁 Open testing at #IMS is in the books, and the new Hybrid Era of #IndyCar has officially arrived! We break down the testing—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Plus, we dive into the early drama of #NFLDraft2025 and check in on the #Pacers playoff journey. Stick around......

Welcome to Saturday Drop1! Today we’re joined by Tony Donahue from The Tony D Podcast and the UnverifiedYouTube channel for a fast-paced sports rundown. The #Pacers and the rest of the #NBA are tipping off their playoff runs—who’s making it out of Round 1? We also hit the track with a recap of the latest #IndyCar action as we count down to the legendary #Indy500. Plus, a quick look ahead to the #N...

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In this episode of Saturday Drop2, we’re joined by Derik Vance from The Push to Pass Podcast to dive deep into the action-packed weekend of #IndyCar at #LongBeach. From the rich history to the electric atmosphere, we break down what makes this race such a fan favorite. Buckle up—this one’s all about speed, strategy, and the soul of street racing.#SaturdayDrop #PushToPassPodcast #DerikVance #IndyCa...

This week on Saturday DropN1, we’re catching up with the always plugged-in Tony Donahue—host of The Tony D Podcast and the sharp voice behind the Unverified YouTube channel. We dive into the Pacers’ playoff push and break down the bigger NBA postseason picture. Then, we take a high-speed turn into IndyCar’s Long Beach showdown and wrap it all up with a little Masters magic—who’s slipping on the gr...

Saturday Drop #3 is full throttle! We're diving into the incredible $60.5 million renovation of the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum—and trust us, it's not just a facelift, it’s a full-blown transformation. Joining us is Tony Donahue from The Tony D Podcast and Unverified Takes to cruise through all the upgrades: racing simulators, interactive pit stop challenges, new galleries, and story...

Drop #2 is here and we’re marching down the field! Ed Kracz—Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for Sports Illustrated and our official NFL contributor—joins us to break down everything from the 2025 NFL Owners Meetings. We’re talking rule changes, the future of the “Tush Push,” and more. We also tip our cap to Julio Jones as he heads into retirement and run through a spicy Top 3 Mock Draft—including...

We’re back from the sacred sands of North Carolina’s coast—God’s Place—and hitting the ground running! On this Balance Saturday Drop 1, we catch up with Derick Vance from Push the Pass Podcast to dive deep into all things IndyCar. From recapping the action to previewing the iconic Long Beach Grand Prix, we’re breaking down the drivers to watch and the storylines heating up the track. Buckle up… it...

It’s our feature episode of the week—Saturday Drop 4! Your host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen, Super Browns, Buckeyes, Cavs, and Guardians fan—and our partner in crime for all things sports! This one is nothing but March Madness Bracketology as we break down the tournament, Cinderella teams, and championship contenders. Plus, the fellas made their $5 DraftKings bets, and when this was reco...

For Saturday Drop 3, we catch up with Derick Vance from the Push to Pass Podcast! We keep the March Madnessconversation rolling, breaking down the latest in college hoops, and then take an early peek into the 2025 IndyCar season—what storylines are already heating up? Plus, Derick gives us the inside scoop on what the Push to Pass Podcast crew is working on. It’s always a blast talking IndyCar, an...

It’s time for Saturday Drop 2, and we’re talking all things NASCAR with Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of Speedway Digest and our official NASCAR contributor! We recap the wild weekend at Phoenix, where Christopher Bell secured his third consecutive win—can he keep the streak alive? Plus, NASCAR rolls into Vegas, baby! We break down the Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup Series, giving you the full lowdown o...

It’s Saturday Drop time, y’all! First up, we welcome back Tony Donahue from the Tony D Podcast and Unverified, our official IndyCar contributor. With IndyCar off this week, we recorded on Friday, March 14th, and took a deep dive into the Big Ten Tournament as March Madness Selection Sunday is just hours away! From bubble teams to bracket busters, we break down the biggest matchups, key players, an...

We promised you part 2 here it is...It’s a special Friday drop of The Balance, and we’re back with Mock Draft Talk Part 2! Host Tom Marquis and Adam Jivden dives into the Big Draft Board, breaking down some of the key players who could shake up the 2025 NFL Draft. From elite offensive tackles like Warren (Penn State) and Loveland (Michigan) to defensive standouts like Hunter (Colorado) and Starks...

It’s time for Saturday Drop #2 with our featured guest, Adam Jividen—Super Buckeye, Cavs and Guardians fan, and now an elite prognosticator! Host Tom Marquis and Adam bring out the Big Board for the 2025 NFL Draft, breaking down the top QBs, Running Backs, and Wide Receivers who could be the first five off the board. But that’s not all—March Madness is here, and we dive deep into Bracketology, dis...

It’s time for Saturday Drops with The Balance! We kick things off with The Balance IndyCar segment, featuring special guest Tony Donahue from the Tony D Podcast and Unverified on YouTube. Host Tom Marquis and Tony break down the thrilling season opener at St. Pete—what a race! Once again, we witnessed Alex Palou proving he’s on the path to becoming one of the all-time greats, standing alongside le...

It’s a special Bonus Sunday Drop! Your host Tom Marquis catches up with Ed Kracz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com and our official NFL contributor, as we wrap up the final day of the NFL Combine in Indy. We dive into the Eagles’ combine performance and the blockbuster trade buzz—could Myles Garrett be heading to Philly? Plus, we break down the Colts' QB situation as Indy hints at an ope...

It’s #SaturdayDrop 3! Your host Tom Marquis catches up with Adam Jividen—Super Browns, Buckeyes, Cavs, Guardians fan, newly crowned Great Prognosticator, and Tom’s partner -in-crime. We’re diving into the NFL Combine, breaking down the top prospects, and continuing our Bracketology talk as March Madness 2025 looms. Plus, we locked in our $5 DraftKings bets for this week’s college basketball action...

It’s #SaturdayDrop 2! Your host Tom Marquis catches up with Tony Donohue from the TonyD Podcast and Unverified, our official IndyCar contributor, live from St. Pete. The 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season kicks off with a 100-lap battle on the 14-turn, 1.8-mile temporary street circuit. Coverage starts Sunday at noon ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports app, and the INDYCAR Radio Network. We dive i...

In this Saturday drop, your host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com and our official NASCAR contributor, to break down all the action as NASCAR heads to Austin! We dive into the Xfinity Series' Focused Health 250 and the Cup Series showdown, where Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace lead the front row at COTA. Plus, we discuss 18-year-old Connor Zilisch’s high...

Drop #3 is here! Your host tom Marquis catches up with Derick Vance from the Push Pass Podcast to dive into the upcoming IndyCar season. From off-season changes—aka the "silly season"—to the countdown to St. Pete and the Indy 500 just 90 days away, we break it all down. Get ready for all things IndyCar, because we’re about to go over 200 MPH! #IndyCar #StPeteGP #Indy500 Become a supporter of this...

This Sunday, Your host Tom Marquis caught  up with Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com, live from Atlanta! We break down the action from the Daytona 500, recap yesterday’s Xfinity and Truck Series races, and gear up for today’s Ambetter Health 400. Our DraftKings pick? Joey Logano for the win! Plus, we highlight key teams and drivers to watch, including Penske, Ford, Josh Berry, Lo...

Saturday Drop #3 (Feb 22, 2025) is here, and it’s all about the NFL Draft and Combine madness! 🏈💨 Your host Tom Marquis catches up with Ed Kracz (Philadelphia Eagles beat writer, SI.com Maven, and our official NFL Contributor) to break down the biggest draft prospects, team needs, and what to watch for at the 2025 NFL Combine. Who’s rising? Who’s falling? And which teams need to hit a home run t...

It’s Saturday Drop #2 (Feb 22, 2025), and we’re kicking things off with Adam Jivden—Superfan of the Browns, Buckeyes, Cavs, and Guardians and now officially crowned "The Great Prognosticator!" 🏆🔮With March Madness on the horizon, we dive into Bracketology 101, sprinkle in some NFL talk, and roll out our $5 DraftKings College Basketball Bets (we went 6-2 last week! 💰). Stick around—this one’s go...

Buckle up, race fans—IndyCar season is here! 🏁🔥 On today’s first Saturday Drop (Feb 22, 2025), your host Tom Marquis catches up with Tony Donohue (The Tony D Podcast, Unverified, and our Official IndyCar Contributor) to rev up the 2025 season talk. With St. Pete just a week away, we break down the biggest offseason moves, storylines, and what to expect when the green flag drops. You don’t wanna...