The Blockout Sports Pod

This week the guys look at the NBA Finals. The Pacers can't afford to lose again, Travis laments the one that got away, and how they can force a winner take all game 7. The US Open at Oakmont delivered Sunday drama an unlikely hero emerges to take the trophy. Louisville stays alive in the college world series and face a must win to keep their season alive. Tuna breaks down the Cards and looks ahea...

This week the guy's welcome back Eric "Ike" Eichenberger to talk all things NBA. The Pacers and Thunder are tied at one, and Travis looks forward to game 3 back in Indy. The college world series matchups are set, and Tuna breaks down a great week for the local teams and breaks down the upcoming games. Freddie is beach side again and calls in with more tips and tricks and has some thoughts on the c...

The Indiana Pacers are moving on to the NBA finals! The guys look back on the Knicks series, look ahead to the matchup with OKC and give their predictions. The battle for Lord Stanley's Cup has Tuna doing the unthinkable. College baseball moves on to super regionals weekend and two local teams make the cut. Fred breaks down the ponies ahead of a loaded card at Belmont, Greg Sankey has a bad week,...

This week the Downstairs Pub studios are in reconstruction, so Travis is solo in Studio 1a to break down the Indianapolis 500. Freddie calls in to recap his first trip to the 500 in 40 years, and a look at the NBA Playoffs. A brief but fun latest episode of The Blockout Sports Pod!

This week Travis opens the show with a rundown of all the big stories leading into the weekend's Indy 500. Fred impresses with his 500 trivia, and we give our picks to win. Tragic news breaks out of Indianapolis as the owner of the Colts, Jim Irsay passes away, and the guys react in real time. The conference finals are upon us, a look at the reignition of a classic rivalry in the East and new cont...

This week the guys look back at a wet and wild Derby 151. Freddie breaks down the winners and losers and reacts to the news that there will be no chance for a triple crown winner. Travis is stoked about the Indiana Pacers run in the NBA playoffs and the improbable ways they have found to win games at the end. Tuna has thoughts on a tremendous first round of the NHL playoffs and looks ahead to roun...

This week Travis opens the show with a recap of an improbable win for the Pacers as they move on in the NBA playoffs. Fred joins on the hotline to talk all things Kentucky Derby, a full field breakdown, rumors on the backside and the bets he will be making on Friday for the Oaks and Saturday for the running of Derby 151!!

This week the guys look ahead to the NFL draft. Tuna takes a look at some pre-draft storylines and answers the important questions several teams have as they look to build. Eric "Ike" Eichenberger is back to talk all things NBA playoffs and Travis is pumped about the start the Pacers have had. Freddie locks down the field for the Kentucky Derby and gives you his three tiers to consider as you star...

This week the guys reflect on an incredible Sunday at the Masters. Travis finally has his patience pay off, Justin Rose almost wins again, and Bryson Dechambeau keeps gaining fans. Nico Iamaleava holds out, Tennessee takes a stand and the landscape of college football changes....again. The NBA playoffs are here; the field is set for the Kentucky Derby and much more on the latest edition of The Blo...

This week the guys look back at a classic final four. Houston out toughs Duke and gets a taste of their own medicine in the title game. Recapping the season for the local teams and looking ahead to next year. It's Masters week and we have our picks to win and looking at some value bets down the field. Fred talks about the Bluegrass Stakes, Tuna has a UFL update and much more on a flood aftermath e...

This week the guys are looking back at the second weekend of the tournament, Travis and Fred recap a trip to Indy for the elite eight and a look ahead as the final four is set. We predict our national champ, Fred is betting on tournaments we have barely heard of, and Tuna has thoughts on the torpedo bat controversy in MLB. Fred does the best horse racing segment in show history, Tuna has a full br...

This week the guys recap the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament and look back on the games that intrigued them. Tuna puts a capper on Louisville's resurgence, Fred sees UK through to the sweet 16, and Travis relives a shot that increased his bank roll at the others expense. Fred talks Derby as the preps heat up, Tuna remembers a forgotten "classic" of 80's cinema, Colin joins the show to help...

This week the guys react to the just released brackets for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Louisville is an 8 seed and you better believe Tuna has thoughts. North Carolina and Xavier somehow get in, West Virginia is somehow left out, and Indiana falls on the wrong side of the bubble. We pick every game thru the first two rounds, Travis recaps his trip to Vegas, Fred has Derby prep updates, remembering t...

This week the guys talk about the recent trend off college football teams canceling spring football games and the reasons behind the decisions. Taking a look at value picks for the upcoming NCAA tournament and some dark horses that have emerged. Conference tourneys are starting, and Travis laments the one bid leagues who will have a team have a bad game at the wrong time. Tuna has some insight on...

This week the guys are back in studio after last week's call ins. Travis recounts his trip to Bloomington for the Indiana game, and the talk turns to college basketball as the regular season dies down. Matt and Fred take a look at Louisville and Kentucky and discuss the possibility of a matchup in the tournament. Tuna tells us why he loves the NFL combine, Fred looks at the upcoming prep races on...

This week is a different kind of show as various things have Travis in studio solo. Colin joins the show to discuss the four nations hockey tournament, the masterful job ESPN has been doing producing the games and previews the big game against Canada. A discussion of possible names on the Indiana coaching list, and a shot fired at Tuna regarding the NFL. Fred joins for the second half of the show...

This week the guys put a cap on the end of the NFL season and Tuna reflects on a tough game for the Chiefs. A look ahead to the NFL offseason and who looks to be making moves to compete for next year's title. College basketball rolls on, and Travis has some praise for the basketball Hoosiers for a change. Kentucky wins another big game, Louisville keeps winning, and conference races are shaping up...

This week they guys are gearing up for the Super Bowl, and Tuna is ready. A full breakdown of the matchups, including a seeming mismatch at head coach, and an interesting question about Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. Friend of the show Eric "Ike" Eichenberger joins to talk all things NBA, including the big trade that sent shockwaves thru the world of sports. Fred is pumped for Alabama football (d...

This week the guys look back at championship weekend in the NFL. The Eagles run wild on the Commanders, but Tuna hopes people can appreciate the historic season of Jayden Daniels as a rookie. The Chiefs are back in another Super Bowl, and the world seems to have KC winning fatigue. A discussion of officiating, coaching decisions, and feeling sorry for long time fans of the Bills. Travis is forced...

This week the guys cap the college football season and discuss Ohio State's victory in the title game. A discussion of local radio broadcasts, old movies, and Rick Monday saving the American Flag. The great Bob Uecker has passed away and the guys discuss his monster legacy in and out of baseball. The NFL playoffs continue, Tuna is not worried, Fred thinks the Chiefs have reached the end of the roa...

Indeed, we are as we look back at the CFP semi-finals and look forward to a momentous championship game. Tuna has a problem with Drew Allar, Travis has a problem with James Franklin, and everyone has a problem with the play calling from Texas down the stretch. The NFL playoffs are in full swing, and we break down the intriguing matchups in the divisional round. Mr. Electricity is back, a 21st birt...

Season three of the show kicks off in a unique way as only Travis and Fred are in studio. The weather has done a number on Louisville, but Fred discusses the joys and strategies for successful sledding. An icon of broadcasting gets a proper send off. The NFL playoffs are set, lamenting bad seasons for the Colts and Bengals, and a preview of the first round. The semifinals are upon us in the CFP a...

This week the guys review week one of the bowl pick challenge, Mr. Electricity makes his triumphant return, and a recap of last week's games. A look at this week's slate, the second round of the playoffs begin, and much more on a New Years Eve edition of The Blockout Sports Pod!!

This week the guys reflect on an underwhelming first weekend of the CFP. Travis reflects on Indiana's season and a discussion of the national media's meltdown after the games. Freddie is staying, and we try to figure out where Mr. Electricity might land. A look at this week's bowl games, Tuna and Fred do a head-to-head pick 'em contest and much more on a Christmas Eve edition of The Blockout Sport...

This week the guys are focused on the College Football Playoff, but first the discussion turns to Rice a Roni, a reignition of the Bluegrass basketball rivalry, and the reveal of our preseason envelope predictions. Travis has seen enough of Indiana basketball, Tuna and Fred like the direction of their teams, and Bowl season gets started. A look at, and predictions for the first round of the CFP, p...