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The Bleacher Briefings is a complete sports entertainment podcast. We cover all sports topics, all the time.
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Episodes

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Episode 111

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we're talkin' March Madness, NBA and NFL! - NCAA Tournament assessment; the road to the Sweet 16 (0:39 mark) - Top seeds bounced; where did Wichita State, Kansas and Duke go wrong? (1:51) - Best team remaining; of the 16 squads still standing, which is the one that no one wants to see the rest of the way? (7:35) - Pick a Cinderella; which of the 3 double-digit seeds still alive in the tourney has the best chance at continuing their surpri...

Mar 25, 201423 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Episode 110

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we're talkin' NCAA hoops, NFL and NBA! - NCAA Tournament Preview; a look at each region of the bracket, discussing the teams to beat and potential sleepers in each (0:59 mark) - Final Four/National Championship predictions; which teams will advance to AT&T Stadium in Arlington and who will ultimately cut down the nets? (11:56) - NFL Free Agency talk; one of the most important times of the league's offseason, which teams have made the ...

Mar 18, 201427 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Episode 109

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we're talkin' a variety of NFL topics, pro and college basketball, boxing, NASCAR, and hockey from the Sochi Winter Games! - NFL Combine discussion; more than just numbers/to throw or not throw?/who has impressed?/who should be the No. 1 overall pick in the draft? (0:45 mark) - How stable is the relationship between Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers following trade talks with the Browns? (5:20) - League Competition Committee considering rule to ...

Feb 25, 201423 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: 2014 Sochi Winter Games, NBA All-Star Weekend & Controversial Officiating on the College Hardwood

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss major storylines from the Winter Olympics in Sochi, the NBA's All-Star gala, and contentious calls in college basketball games from over the weekend! - Down the Homestetch in Sochi: With the conclusion of the XXII Winter Games now in sight, we break down some of the highs and lows for Team USA entering the final week of competition, and take a closer look at the staple of every Winter Olympics; Men's Ice Hockey. - Big Easy Welc...

Feb 18, 201423 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Sam Comes Out, Smart Hits the Stands & Rodriguez Finally Folds

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss All-American Michael Sam's monumental announcement on ESPN's Outside the Lines, Marcus Smart's physical altercation with a Texas Tech fan in the stands Saturday, and Alex Rodriguez's decision to drop his lawsuit against Major League Baseball! - NFL Prospect Reveals He's Gay: In an interview with Chris Connelly on Sunday, SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Year Michael Sam stated publicly what his teammates and coaches at Mizzou hav...

Feb 12, 201424 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Super Bowl XLVIII Recap Show

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap Seattle's convincing victory over the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII, debate which team has a better chance at a return trip to the Big Game next season, and determine what Peyton Manning's lasting legacy will be once and for all! - Seahawks Cruise to a Title: Super Bowl XLVIII was supposed to be a coronation for the greatest offense in the history of the NFL, but the wrong team showed up. Instead, Seattle laid claim to a historica...

Feb 05, 201425 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Super Bowl XLVIII Set, Midway Point in NCAA Hoops & an MVP-Caliber Season For Kevin Durant

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss Conference Championship Sunday in the NFL playoffs, recap the big storylines from the first half of the college basketball season, and take an in-depth look at the monster year Kevin Durant is having for the Oklahoma City Thunder! - MetLife Stadium, Here We Come: On Sunday, the Broncos and Seahawks punched their tickets to the biggest game of the year with impressive wins in their respective Conference Championship Games. We br...

Jan 21, 201425 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: NFL Playoffs, A-Rod Takes on the System & Baseball Hall of Fame Controversy

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs (and also preview Conference Championship Sunday), Alex Rodriguez's decision to take on the powers that be in Major League Baseball, and the controversy surrounding Dan Le Batard and his Hall of Fame ballot! - NFL Postseason, Round 2: The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs saw multiple teams fans have grown accustomed to seeing this time of year, as well as a few surprise squads that r...

Jan 15, 201426 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: BCS Era Goes Out With a Bang & Wild Card Weekend in the NFL Playoffs

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap the BCS National Championship Game and Wild Card Weekend in the NFL! - Florida State Reigns Supreme: The final title game of the BCS era didn't disappoint, as FSU and Auburn put on a thrilling show that went down to the wire. How were the Tigers able to seize control of the game early on? What was the turning point of the contest? Could coach Gus Malzahn have done anything differently that may have changed the final outcome in Au...

Jan 08, 201430 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: NFL Year-End Edition

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap Week 17 in the NFL, preview the matchups for Wild Card Weekend, and discuss the future of the coaches that received pink slips on Black Monday! - NFL's Regular Season Comes to a Close: Week 17 in the National Football League saw plenty of last-second drama, playoff berths clinched, and bubble teams sent home for the winter. We recap all the meaningful games from the final Sunday of the NFL's regular season. - Wild Card Weekend Pr...

Dec 31, 201329 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Winston Takes the Hardware, a Changing of the Guard in Texas & Week 15 in the National Football League

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap Saturday's Heisman Trophy ceremony, Mack Brown's decision to step down as head coach of the Longhorns, and Week 15 in the NFL! - Famous Jameis Wins the Heisman: On Saturday, Jameis Winston became the third Florida State quarterback in history to take home college football's most coveted prize, and he did so in lopsided fashion. We look back at Winston's phenomenal freshman season, and break down the final standings in this year's...

Dec 17, 201327 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: BCS Title Game Set, Week 14 in the NFL & Kobe Returns to the Lakers

In this, the 100th edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap conference championship weekend in college football, Week 14 in the NFL, and Kobe Bryant's first game back following last season's Achilles injury! - Pasadena, Here We Come: The scenarios were pretty cut and dry entering Saturday's conference showdowns in college football. For Florida State and Ohio State, win, and play for a national title; while Auburn, Alabama and Mizzou all needed help in some form or fashion if they were...

Dec 10, 201314 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Major Shake-Up in the BCS & the Week That Was in the NFL

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss Saturday's thrilling Iron Bowl between No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Auburn, the implications it had on the latest BCS rankings, and Week 13 in the NFL! - Instant College Football Classic: The 78th edition of the Iron Bowl was easily the best to date, as the Tigers came away with an improbable win over the Crimson Tide by returning a missed field goal all the way back for the game-winning touchdown on the game's final play. We break ...

Dec 03, 201324 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Pacquiao Bounces Back, D-Rose Hits Another Wall & Round 14 Goes to Brady

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss Manny Pacquiao's win over Brandon Rios in Saturday's WBO welterweight title bout, Derrick Rose going down with yet another knee injury, and Round 14 in the Tom Brady/Peyton Manning saga! - Manny Gets Back on Track: There were a plethora of questions surrounding Manny Pacquiao heading into Saturday night's showdown versus Brandon Rios. Could he rebound from back-to-back losses? Was he too old? Was his heart still in it? Well Man...

Nov 26, 201328 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: NBA, NCAA FBS & NFL Chat

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss all the major news from around the NBA, college football and NFL! - NBA Discussion: Two weeks into the season, we look at which teams are hot, which teams are not, and name the most surprising things that have caught our attention early on in the National Basketball Association. How impressive has the Western Conference been? Are the Knicks and Nets in serious trouble? Which squads have the early inside track on a ping pong bal...

Nov 19, 201331 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: NCAA Men's College Basketball Preview & College/Pro Football Talk Galore

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we preview the 2013-14 NCAA basketball season, and discuss the week that was in both college and pro football! - NCAA Hoops Tip Off: Kentucky enters the season as the No. 1 team in the nation, but a slew of other squads have the potential to win it all, including defending national champion Louisville, Michigan State, Kansas and Duke, just to name a few. How does John Calipari manage to recruit so many top players each and every year? Wil...

Nov 12, 201329 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Red Sox Clinch, Seminoles Rise & Richie Incognito Finds Himself in Hot Water

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss the Boston Red Sox clinching their third World Series title in the last decade, the red-hot play of the Florida State Seminoles and freshman quarterback Jameis Winston, as well as the developing story out of the NFL involving Richie Incognito and allegations that he "bullied" Dolphins teammate Jonathan Martin! - Another Title For Beantown: Last Wednesday, the Red Sox clinched their third championship in the last ten seasons, kn...

Nov 05, 201330 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: NBA Preview, World Series Talk & Week 8 in the NFL

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, special guest Jonathan Mathis joins us to preview the 2013-14 NBA season, and also sits in on our World Series discussion and Week 8 NFL recap segment! - NBA Preview: The Miami Heat are once again the team to beat this season, but which squads have a chance at dethroning the two-time defending champs? We break down the top teams in both the East and West, and predict who will battle it out in the Finals and ultimately bring home the Larry...

Oct 29, 201332 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: World Series Preview, Week 7 in the NFL & Initial BCS Standings Released

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we preview the 2013 Fall Classic, discuss the marquee games from Week 7 in the NFL, as well as the initial standings in the Bowl Championship Series! - World Series Preview: Major League Baseball's playoffs are down to its final two participants, with the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals left to battle it out for all the proverbial marbles. We take an in-depth look at this scintillating matchup, and give our predictions for which te...

Oct 22, 201327 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Red Sox & Dodgers Bounce Back, Top 25 College Football Talk & Week 6 in the NFL

In this week's return edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we're talking Major League Baseball playoffs, top 25 action from Saturday's slate of college football games, and the week that was in the NFL! - ALCS/NLCS Chat: Both League Championship Series are in full swing, with the Cardinals, Dodgers, Red Sox and Tigers all vying for postseason supremacy. We recap the previous games from both series, and discuss how each may play out moving forward. - College Football Top 25: There were a ple...

Oct 15, 201330 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: MLB Postseason Preview, Top 25 College Football Talk & Week 4 in the NFL

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we preview Major League Baseball's postseason, recap the top 25 matchups in college football, and discuss the marquee games from Week 4 in the NFL! - MLB Playoff Preview: With the field now cut to ten teams still in the hunt for the Commissioner's Trophy, we look at the clubs still standing entering Major League Baseball's postseason, and break down each series on the road to the divisional round. - FBS Top 25 Action: There were plenty of...

Oct 01, 201329 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Major League Baseball Playoffs Draw Near, Blowouts Throughout College Football & NFL Week 3 Recap

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss MLB's impending postseason, blowouts in college football and the week that was in the NFL! - Playoff Baseball Draws Nearer: With Major League Baseball's regular season entering its final week, who will be the teams to beat in this year's postseason, and which clubs have the potential to surprise some people come October? We'll tell you. - Demolition Week in College Football: Multiple teams hung over 70 points on the opposition ...

Sep 24, 201329 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Mayweather Cruises to Victory, Redemption For Alabama & Week 2 in the NFL

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap Saturday's pay-per-view matchup between Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, the Crimson Tide's shootout win over Johnny Manziel and the Aggies, and the marquee games from Week 2 in the NFL! - Easy Money Mayweather: Floyd Mayweather put on yet another boxing clinic over the weekend en route to a majority decision win over Canelo Alvarez. We discuss how "Money" made it look so easy, where he goes from here, and the ...

Sep 17, 201332 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: NFL Week 1, College Football Talk & an In-Depth Look at Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap the marquee matchups from Week 1 in the NFL, discuss some of the big upsets in college football from this past weekend, and take an in-depth look into Saturday's much-anticipated bout between Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez! - Opening Week in the NFL: The first week of the 2013 NFL season saw several big matchups across the board, including a rematch of last season's wild divisional playoff game between the Rav...

Sep 10, 201331 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: 2013 NFL Preview Spectacular

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we preview the 2013 NFL campaign with an in-depth look at each of the 32 teams, as well as MVP and playoff predictions! - AFC Rundown: Can Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens repeat? Will the Denver Broncos bounce back? Are the New England Patriots still legitimate Super Bowl contenders? Have Matt Schaub and the Houston Texans peaked? Will the Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts continue to improve? Just a few of the topics we're hi...

Sep 03, 20131 hr

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: 2013 College Football Preview

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we break down the upcoming college football season, and discuss the teams and players that are sure to make the 2013 campaign one to remember! - Roll Tide, Take 3?: Alabama enters the season as the clear-cut favorites to win it all. Can Nick Saban's bunch stay focused enough to complete the unprecedented task at hand, or will the pressure to become the first team in college football history to win 3-straight national championships be too ...

Aug 27, 201326 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: A Message Sent to A-Rod, More Bad Publicity For Ryan Braun & the Struggles of Tim Tebow in New England

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss the ongoing saga between Alex Rodriguez and Major League Baseball, new details in the Ryan Braun suspension, and Tim Tebow's lackluster preseason with the Patriots! - A-Rod Frenzy at Fenway: On Sunday, Alex Rodriguez saw the first pitch of his plate appearance from Ryan Dempster sail behind him, the next two come far inside, and the fourth hit him on the upper arm. What ensued was nothing short of theatrical. Joe Girardi being ...

Aug 20, 201325 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Listener Email Edition

This week, we're turning the Bleacher Briefings podcast over to you, the listener, in a special email edition of the show. Some of the headline topics include; the relevance of NFL preseason games, Chip Kelly's chances of succeeding in the pros, and Jack Clark's PED allegations against Albert Pujols! Here's the complete list of emails covered: - "How much stock do you guys put into preseason games? Lots of people say they don't mean anything, while others think they can be a sign of things to co...

Aug 13, 201333 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: Hall of Fame 2013, Trouble For Riley Cooper, Hot Teams on the Diamond & Hot Water For Performance-Enhancing Drug Users

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the controversy surrounding NFL wide receiver Riley Cooper, the red-hot play of several teams on the diamond of late, and Major League Baseball's unprecedented single-day ruling against PED users! - HOF Class of 2013: On Saturday, Canton officially welcomed seven new members to its elite fraternity. We look back at some of the highlights of the induction ceremony, and share who our favorites...

Aug 06, 201328 min

THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: A-Rod's Uncertain Future in Baseball, Manziel's Wild & Crazy Summer & Injuries Define Week 1 of NFL Training Camp

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss the ongoing saga between Alex Rodriguez and Major League Baseball, Johnny Manziel's controversial summer, and big name player injuries in the first week of NFL training camp! - A-Rod's Uncertain Future in Major League Baseball: Reports are circulating that MLB officials have told Alex Rodriguez they are preparing to suspend him for the remainder of this season and all of next year for his ties to a biogenesis lab in Florida. It...

Jul 30, 201322 min
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