The Craig Way Show

Birmingham radio host and "Paul Finebaum Show" co-creator Pat Smith joins Jake Herman to discuss the offseason adjustments and ongoing quarterback battle for Kalen DeBoer in Tuscaloosa, the expectations for Alex Golesh at Auburn, and other summer SEC storylines as Texas prepares for its third season in the conference.  Plus, which SEC road stadium should Texas fans try and experience in 2026?

It's Jake Herman's last fill-in show of Craig's vacation, and there's plenty to discuss!  Jake discusses the latest in World Cup news, the Wimbledon finals are set, the MLB All-Star and HR Derby lineups are shifting, and NBA Summer League has tipped off with plenty of drama on (and off) the court. Andrew Haynes, the voice of UT Softball, joins Jake to preview the upcoming MLB trade deadline and Dr...

Big 12 Media Days wrapped yesterday in Frisco, and Underdog Dynasty CFB Writer Steve Helwick was in attendance. He joins Jake Herman for an interview and discusses his biggest takeaways from the coach and player comments and contrasts the Big 12 landscape in 2026 with last year's league. They also preview BYU as a potential conference favorite and Oklahoma State as a looming dark horse. 

Horns247's David Eckert joins Jake to preview the MLB Draft from a Texas perspective, share what the signing of Marcus Spears Jr. means for Texas Basketball, and ponder his biggest questions about Texas football with SEC Media Days on the horizon.

Jake Herman hosts the show, discussing topics in Austin-area and national sports throughout! Eury Perez and Jared Jones were both removed from the game in the middle of a potential perfect game this week, and Jake opens the show by discussing why this might be the start of a new trend for young pitchers in the league. Horns247's David Eckert joins Jake to preview the MLB Draft from a Texas perspec...

CBS Sports Writer Chuck Booth joins Jake Herman to discuss what's next for the USMNT after their disappointing loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. Topics include the future of Mauricio Pocchetino, the stars who underperformed for the USA, and the role of VAR in the tournament amidst Argentina's controversial comeback win over Egypt.

Jake Herman hosts the show, providing a recap and analysis of the USMNT's disappointing loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. He also discusses some of the storylines and soundbites from Day 1 of Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, the NBA's offseason trades and free agent signings, and other stories from around the world of sports. Guests include AM 1300 The Zone's own Cameron Parker...

It's a World Cup-filled edition of The Craig Way show as Jake Herman continues to fill in during Craig's vacation. Jake recaps a wild weekend of soccer around the country with stats behind some of the biggest moments and stories behind Flo Balogun's suspended...suspension.  In the second hour, Brad Kellner joins Jake to make predictions on each SEC team's performance relative to their over/under r...

Eric Goodman joins Jake Herman from FIFA's International Broadcast Center in Dallas to discuss all things World Cup, including tonight's Round of 16 clash between USA and Belgium. What is the impact of Flo Balogun's return to the lineup after his suspension was lifted? What are the keys to victory for the USA tonight? They also talk about England's historic win over Mexico, Portugal's disappointin...

Jake Herman hosts the show, discussing the day's sports stories including the FIFA World Cup, NBA, MLB, and more! Jake and Cole Dickson break down USA's victory in the Round of 32 of the World Cup, including perspectives on the controversial red card assessed to star striker Flo Balogun.  WWE Hall of Famer and "Morning Kickoff" host Mark Henry joins the show to talk soccer celebrations, the Celtic...

Jake Herman and Cole Dickson discuss the day's sports news including the World Cup's Round of 32, the Spurs' signing of Tobias Harris, LeBron James' potential free agent destination, the Pac-12's new members officially joining, and much more! World Cup Reporter Peter Warren from the Houston Chronicle joins Jake to discuss why Houston has seen so many exciting matches in the tournament, his experie...

World Cup Reporter Peter Warren from the Houston Chronicle joins Jake Herman to discuss why Houston has seen so many exciting matches in the tournament, his experience covering some of the smaller nations making breakthroughs, and a look ahead to tonight's Round of 32 match for the USMNT against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

.Jake Herman discusses the latest NBA news on a Texan Tuesday edition of the show, including LeBron James' announcement that he's leaving the Lakers and Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Raptors. Plus, notes from Serena Williams' return at Wimbledon, more drama at the World Cup, and other news from NBA free agency. In the middle hour of the show, EJ Sanchez from Texan Live joins Jake to draft their mos...

CFB Insider and Recruiting Analyst CJ Vogel from On Texas Football joins Jake Herman to discuss his observations from the Manning Passing Academy, which held its 30th annual event last weekend. CJ shares why Notre Dame QB CJ Carr impressed, how Arch Manning approached the event, and who Texas may target next as they build recruiting momentum with 11 signings in the month of June.

Jake Herman hosts the show, sharing the latest news from around the world of sports on this Monday afternoon's edition of the show! Jake shares his take on the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James and Anthony Davis among other NBA trade rumors surrounding Kawhi Leonard and Ja Morant. He also provides updates on the World Cup's Round of 32 and Wimbledon, NHL's busy offseason and expansion talks to Tex...

Fox Sports Radio Wisconsin's Brewers Reporter Hunter Baumgardt joins Jake Herman to discuss some of the MLB's mid-season surprises and more. They break down Jacob Misiorowski's dominant first half, share which surprising contenders might have the most staying power, and predict which struggling teams could climb back into the AL Wild Card Race. 

Jake Herman is joined by Katie Florio from the Capitals Radio Network and Monumental Sports Network to talk all things hockey, including the league's potential expansion to Austin or Houston, a flurry of trades before and during the NHL Draft, and questions looming as free agency officially begins later this week. 

Matt Futterman, a bestselling author and senior tennis writer from The Athletic, joins Jake Herman for a conversation on all things Wimbledon ahead of the start of Monday's matches.  They discuss the reasons behind Serena Williams' return to the court, preview her potential early-round opponents, and break down why some of the favorites in the women's draw are struggling for form. On the men's sid...

Jake Herman hosts the show, covering a wide range of topics from the NHL's exploration of expanding into Austin or Houston, the NBA's accelerating trade market, the USMNT's loss to Turkiye in the World Cup, and Serena Williams' return to Wimbledon. Guests include The Sporting News and On SI hockey reporter Jennifer Streeter, Dallas Cowboys reporter Tommy Yarrish, tennis reporter and author Matt Fu...

Jake Herman hosts the show, bringing you the latest on the FIFA World Cup, the NBA Draft including some of last night's surprising trades, and other stories from around MLB, the WNBA and more. Eric Goodman joins Jake from FIFA's International Broadcast Center in Dallas to discuss the ongoing action in the World Cup, from Messi's age-defying greatness, to the optimism surrounding the USMNT, and eve...

Eric Goodman joins Jake Herman from FIFA's International Broadcast Center in Dallas to discuss the ongoing action in the World Cup, from Messi's age-defying greatness, to the optimism surrounding the USMNT, and everything in between. Eric shares what Pocchetino and the US team still have to prove in the tournament, how they should approach tonight's final group stage match against Turkiye, and whi...

Ben Robertson from Wizards Daily joins Jake Herman to break down the Wizards' crazy offseason, including Trae Young's big contract, Anthony Davis and Tre Johnson's short-term outlooks, and the selection of AJ Dybantsa with the number 1 pick. They also discuss some of their favorite picks from the rest of the draft and weigh the impact of the Mavericks and Spurs' selections based on their needs.

Christian Clark from The Athletic joins Jake Herman to discuss the Mavericks' hire of Dusty May and the role he played in the team's selection of Michigan forward Morez Johnson ahead of consensus at number 9 overall.  They also examine how Cooper Flagg might be impacted by the team's two draft-day selections and which forwards may be dealt before the season begins after the team's new additions.

Jake Herman takes a deep dive into last night's first round of the NBA Draft, analyzing the top picks including the landing spot with the Bulls for Texas' Dailyn Swain. Christian Clark from The Athletic joins the show to discuss the Mavericks' hire of Dusty May and the role he played in the team's selection of Michigan forward Morez Johnson ahead of consensus at number 9 overall.  Ben Robertson fr...

Gene Watson from the Chicago White Sox front office joins Craig Way for a conversation on all things Major League Baseball, including the White Sox benefitting from Kyle Teel's return, life in the Dominican Republic, Jacob Misiorowski's success, mid-season awards leaders, and more! Plus, Gene reacts to the Oklahoma Sooners' national championship victory and the viral Red Sox fan rant aired on yest...