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Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Pam’s birthday, the NFL weekend Alabama vs Tennessee and more. There were a lot of big games in the NFL this weekend! Which games did you watch? What are some takeaways? The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 37-20 over the weekend. Alabama, ranked No. 6, improved to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in the SEC, while No. 11 Tennessee dropped to 5-2 overall...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Curt Cignetti's coaching career path and what games we'll be watching this weekend. “Alabama Hate Week” is almost over! Tomorrow night, the #6 Alabama Crimson Tide will play the #11 Tennessee Volunteers at 7:30 on Saturday Night (Oct. 18). Who will win? Adam predicts a 41-38 Tennessee win. Will he be right? There is a lot of action in the NFL this Sunday! Br...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with comedian Benji Brown. Benji Brown is performing at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with showtimes at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. What else does Benji have going on?

Reese, Pam and Alex preview the football weekend.  “Alabama Hate Week” is almost over! Tomorrow night, the #6 Alabama Crimson Tide will play the #11 Tennessee Volunteers at 7:30 on Saturday Night (Oct. 18). Who will win? Adam predicts a 41-38 Tennessee win. Will he be right? There is a lot of action in the NFL this Sunday! Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers are traveling north...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Curt Cignetti's new contract and speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NFL picks for this weekend.  Indiana University has signed head football coach Curt Cignetti to a new eight-year, $93M contract, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football. The deal, which averages around $11.6M per year, comes after a highly successful debut season in which Ci...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Lisa J Lowe-Hall. It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Lisa J. Lowe-Hall is an accomplished nonprofit executive, management consultant and board leader with over two decades of experience in healthcare, child advocacy and educational leadership. She is the fou...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss college football action this weekend. What 3 college football games does Reese have his eye on? This weekend’s college football slate is packed with high-stakes matchup beginning tonight. Tonight, No. 2 Miami hosts Louisville at 7:00 PM ET. Also, the North Carolina Tar Heels take on the California Golden Bears at 10:30 PM ET. Tomorrow is loaded with ranked ma...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Aaron Rodgers vs Joe Flacco in the Icy Hot Bowl. The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-31 in a thrilling game last night on Thursday Night Football. Quarterback Joe Flacco led the Bengals with a standout performance, throwing for 342 yards and three touchdowns. Star receiver Ja’Marr Chase had a record-setting night, catching 16 passes for 161...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the 2025 ACC Women’s Preseason Poll and Cooper Flagg. The 2025 ACC Women’s Preseason Basketball Poll came out this week! Who is in the top 5 of the rankings? Who is expected to be on the 2025-26 Preseason All-ACC First and Second Teams? Who will be the ACC Preseason Player of the Year? Who will be the ACC Preseason Rookie of the Year? Where are the triangle...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of James Franklin. James Franklin was fired as head coach of Penn State recently despite winning 70% of his games. However, Franklin's record against top 25 teams was 15-28 and his record against top 10 teams was 4-21. This includes a 1-15 record against top 5 teams. Was Franklin's firing justified? What do these schools/college football programs truly value?...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses what do we want in Power 4 football, james franklin, won 70% of his games. What is enough? James Franklin was fired as head coach of Penn State recently despite winning 70% of his games. However, Franklin's record against top 25 teams was 15-28 and his record against top 10 teams was 4-21. This includes a 1-15 record against...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Grady Bussey and GameDay Charlie. Grady Bussey is a longtime public servant and community leader based in Wake County, North Carolina. Currently serving as a Community Engagement Analyst for the City of Raleigh, he’s spent over a decade working to strengthen neighborhoods through youth programs, parks, and civic outreach. Bussey has also been active in voter ou...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Steelers vs Bengals game tonight and Cooper Flagg's preseason play. The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to Ohio to play the Cincinnati Bengals in the Icy Hot Bowl tonight on Thursday Night Football. Aaron Rodgers is 41 and Joe Flacco is 40 and the two will face off tonight. Are we calling this the Icy Hot Bowl? How far will Rodgers and the Steelers go this season? W...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Adidas allegedly pushing out James Franklin, Steelers vs. Bengals in the ‘Icy Hot Bowl’ and whether Chris Brown is worth $1K. WVU Sports Now reports that Adidas is allegedly assisting Penn State with a significant portion of former head coach James Franklin’s nearly $50M buyout, following his dismissal on Sunday. The brand, which recently agreed to a 1...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the passing of D’Angelo, Alexis Ohanian firing back at Stephen A. Smith and UNC Football. R&B and neo-soul artist D’Angelo passed away yesterday at the age of 51. According to a statement from his family, he died following a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer. Known for his influential contributions to music, D’Angelo’s passing marks...

Reese, Pam, and Alex discuss South Carolina Gamecocks head basketball coach Dawn Staley’s recent statement that she doesn’t believe the NBA will hire a female head coach in her lifetime. South Carolina Gamecocks head basketball coach Dawn Staley said she doesn’t think the NBA will hire a female head coach in her lifetime. Is she right? Today marks 6 years for Pam at the Sports Sh...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the 2025 ACC Preseason Poll. The 2025 ACC Preseason Poll came out this week! Who is in the top 5 of the rankings? Who is expected to be on the 2025-26 Preseason All-ACC First and Second Teams? Who will be the ACC Preseason Player of the Year? Who will be the ACC Preseason Rookie of the Year?

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown. CL Brown discusses Dawn Staley’s recent comments, college football and more. South Carolina Gamecocks head basketball coach Dawn Staley said she doesn’t think the NBA will hire a female head coach in her lifetime. Is she right? Georgia Tech and Duke will face off this weekend with the winner securing first place in the ACC. Who will win?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Chris Brown’s sold-out show at the Lenovo Center, Bill Belichick’s press conference as UNC head coach and this year’s NC State Fair. Chris Brown performed at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC last night. Would you pay $1K to go to a Chris Brown concert? How much would you pay? What artist would you pay to see? North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Be...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss what person they would want to call them after their greatest achievement. The Las Vegas Aces won the 2025 WNBA Finals in a dominant 4-0 sweep over the Phoenix Mercury, securing their third championship in four years earning A'ja Wilson the Finals MVP award for the second time in three years. Wilson made history by becoming the first player in WNBA or NBA history to win...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss whether Matt Rhule’s ties to Penn State and the program’s recent coaching vacancy could tempt him to leave Nebraska. James Franklin was fired as head coach of Penn State over the weekend following the team’s third consecutive loss. Matt Rhule is now in his third season as head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. However, Rhule's name has surfaced in coa...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Jayden Daniels, the Titans firing Brian Callahan, Alabama football and the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll. The Chicago Bears defeated the Washington Commanders 25-24 last night on Monday Night Football. With the loss, the Commanders are now 3-3. Is Jayden Daniels having a sophomore slump? Apparently it's “Alabama Hate Week”?! The Alabama Crimson Tide...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Falcons' win over the Bills and Tua Tagovailoa's controversial comments. The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Buffalo Bills 24-14 last night. Falcons running back Bijan Robinson had a career night, rushing for 170 yards, including an explosive 81-yard touchdown, the longest run in the NFL this season and the longest in Falcons franchise history. On the other side, Buffa...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss this week’s edition of ‘5 Where The Talent Resides’. The eighth week of ‘5 Where The Talent Resides’ is here! What 5 athletes are featured today?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Bears win over the Commanders, the Falcons win over the Bills and Homecoming. The Chicago Bears defeated the Washington Commanders 25-24 last night on Monday Night Football. Has Ben Johnson turned around the Bears? Is Caleb Williams legit? The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Buffalo Bills 24-14 last night. The Falcons improved to 3-2, while the Bills dropped to 4-2. Th...