The Blockout Sports Pod

This week the guys are all in as the World Cup rolls on to the round of 16. The US team moves on but at what cost to face Belgium, Cape Verde loses a heartbreaker, Fred is hopping South America bandwagons and Tuna explains his frustrations. Colin joins in studio, as we look ahead to the next stage of knockout games on the latest episode of The Blockout Sports Pod!! (Shortly after recording the new...

This week the World Cup is on to the round of 32. The USMNT is thru the matchups are set and Fred has some things to get off his chest. Tuna's dream of a Haitian run is over, Travis has a warning for Mexico, a full bracket breakdown and our picks to move on. All this and more on the latest episode of The Blockout Sports Pod!!

This week the guys are ready to celebrate Father's Day and an awesome Sunday of sports action. The Louisville Kings are champs, and several key members of the team are off to the NFL. The NBA and NHL have crowned their champs, Wemby becomes a villain, Travis is in denial that the Knicks are on top, and Tuna is impressed with the Hurricanes. The World Cup is in full swing, and team USA is rolling....

This week the guys are ready for the World Cup! Tuna can't get enough of the Stanley Cup finals, Freddie talks about another win for the Derby winner, and Travis can't believe the Knicks are about to win a title. The Louisville Kings make a run to the United Bowl, and we look back at how they got there. A full rundown of every group in the World Cup, our picks to advance, Tuna selects his team of...

This week the guys are finally back together in studio and hit the ground running with a look at the US Men's national team's first warmup. Fred likes what he sees so far and lets us know the players he is looking to take a step forward as we head to the World Cup. The NBA and NHL playoffs have reached the finals, Tuna has been impressed by Vegas, but wonders if anyone can stop Carolina, and Travi...

This week Travis is joined by special guest, and Bloomington sports radio contributor Jackson Pitner as they look back on an incredible Indianapolis 500!!

This week the guys get you ready for the 110th running of the Indy 500. Th NBA and NHL playoffs roll on, Travis breaks down the field of 33, Fred looks back at the Preakness and much more on a new track record episode of The Blockout Sports Pod!!

The guys are off this week, but Travis wanted to give a quick update on the upcoming schedule and Freddie has you covered with his picks for this weekend's Preakness Stakes. Thank you for listening and we will see you next week!

This week the guys reflect on a thrilling Derby 152 and a historic win at Churchill Downs. Fred breaks down the race, and what it means going forward for the triple crown. Lots of news coming out around college sports and Tuna has it covered as we are talking the NCAA's new 5-year rule, Duke has a new corporate partner, and a gambling scandal hits college football. Freddie considers a new hobby, T...

This week the guys look at the NFL draft, Travis is excited for some Hoosiers, Tuna explains who hit and who missed, and Fred is pleased with the Bengals for a change. The NHL and NBA playoffs are rolling with some surprise leaders in each. But in the moment we have all been waiting for, it is Derby week in Louisville. Fred has you covered with a full field breakdown who to throw out, who has a ch...

This week the guys look back at Rory Mcilroy's win at Augusta, Tuna comes to terms with rooting for him, CBS drops the ball on Sunday, and everyone wins money. The NHL regular season is winding down, and Tuna breaks down the first-round matchups. Fred has some Kentucky Derby info, looking at the NBA playoff scenarios, Tuna is shocked to learn of a local bar's namesake and much more on the latest e...

This week the guys wrap up the college basketball season and Michigan's run to the title. Dusty May is a local boy does good story, to Tuna's chagrin, UConn is a proud team, and Geno Auriemma makes a fool of himself. It's Masters week and we have a couple of show favorites in the draft. Churchill Downs tries their best to alienate locals, but Fred has advice for those coming to town Derby week. Fr...

This week the guys are looking back at the sweet 16 and elite eight games which saw Illinois rise, Duke melt down, UConn do what they always do and Michigan and Arizona holding serve. A look ahead, who we want to win and who will win may be different things. Colin helps with a prank, Tiger is in trouble again, and Fred has the road to the Kentucky Derby covered on an April Fool's edition of The Bl...

This week the guys are pumped as opening night for the Louisville Kings approaches. After the local teams bow out in the second round, Fred and Tuna put a bow on the season for the Cards and Cats. The sweet 16 is set, a look at the matchups that got us here, Travis rants on a coach, and this weekend's games have everyone excited. Fred picks the Arkansas and Florida Derby; the MLB season opens up a...

This week starts off a day late with a crisis that see's Freddie accused of a crime he didn't commit. The World Baseball Classic has lived up to its name, and the guys are fired up for the final. College basketball has reached its regular season conclusion, and everyone has thoughts on their team as they head into the tourney (or don't). A look at the matchups, possible upsets, and the official Bl...

This week Tuna finishes his introduction to The World Baseball Classic, who to look for and team USA's stacked roster. Freddie had a good handicapping weekend and looks to keep it going as he breaks down the upcoming preps for the Kentucky Derby. Then it's reminiscing time as the guys discuss their favorite sports memories, and what hooked them as kids. Fred talks jewelry care, Travis is definitel...

This week the guys reflect on an exhilarating Olympic hockey tournament and an instant classic gold medal game. Freddie is fired up as Derby prep season gets cranked up and he gives us his picks in the three big races this weekend. A huge legal decision looms in the world of college athletics and the guys wonder what a contract is worth. The World Baseball Classic is on the horizon, Travis is fire...

This week the guys are all in on the Olympics. Team USA wins a gold in women's hockey; the men look to advance to a probable showdown with Canada. Travis is not happy with the men's curling team, and the NBA seems to have figured out their All-Star problem. College basketball rolls on, Mick Cronin is miserable, Fred has issues with players seemingly on a load management plan, but the games have ne...

This week the guys reflect on the end of the football season, and a less than exciting Super Bowl XL. Ike is back for a breakdown of the first half of the NBA season, and All-Star weekend. Freddie picks his surprise teams of the first half, a much too early prediction for a possible finals matchup, book fairs, movie theaters and much more on a freewheeling episode of The Blockout Sports Pod!

Season four of The Blockout kicks off appropriately with a preview of Super Bowl LX. Breaking down the big games and some fun prop bets that are available. The Winter Olympics are here, and the guys reflect om some of their favorite events, athletes, and moments from games past. Tuna shares breaking news of a wild doping scandal, the NBA trade deadline has come and gone, Derby preps roll on, a Lou...

This week Travis and Fred start the show with a Louisville weather rundown, and a difficult trip to the studio. College basketball is rolling and while the local teams are struggling, Freddie says there is plenty to be excited about. Travis is behind on the NBA, but Fred has you covered with a look at some young players to keep an eye on moving forward. Derby preps continue, Fred is an all-time sl...

This week is of course dominated by the CFP title game and Travis gives the rundown of an unforgettable night in Miami. A look back at the run the Hoosiers made to the championship and Tuna and Fred give their thoughts on an instant classic. A wild weekend of NFL playoff action, the difference between a catch and an interception, and a shocking coaching change in the aftermath. Tuna is fired up fo...

This week the guys look back on the CFP semi finals. Miami wins a classic against Ole Miss and Indiana romps again. Hoosier fans take over Atlanta, Indiana plays another almost perfect game, Fred eats crow and Tuna saw it coming. Previewing the national title game, how can Miami keep it close a look at key matchups and a coaching showdown for the ages? The NFL playoffs never disappoint, picking th...

This week Trav starts the show recapping a great trip to Pasadena, and he and Fred have wildly different experiences watching the game. Fred reacts to the end of Alabama's season and comments on the changes he hopes are on the way. Tuna is down on Texas Tech and up on Miami after last week's games. A look ahead to the semis where Freddie thinks IU is in trouble, and we have a unanimous pick in the...

This week the guys look back at the first round playoff games and the first week of bowl games. The group of 5 are out Bama roars back and Miami silences the 12th man. The quarterfinals are set, and Travis and Fred break down a huge Rose Bowl matchup between IU and The Tide. Tuna's ready for beans, our picks for all games against the spread a playoff prediction and much more on a Merry Christmas e...