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The Man In The Arena

Michael Shibley
Combating the dullards of everyday sports talk, Michael Shibley brings his unique perspective on the worlds of sports and professional wrestling.
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Episodes

Talking NBA Playoffs

The NBA Playoffs are upon us so Shibley talks to his good buddy, comedian, basketball expert, and host of the Wyld With a Y podcast Chase Dyer!

May 20, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 31

The Case Against Deshaun Watson

22 women have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct and assault against Texans QB Deshaun Watson. In this episode, Shibley talks with Licensed Massage Therapist Charles West about the cases, as well as proper conduct and benefits of massage therapy.

May 06, 202126 minEp. 30

It All Cannot Be About Football

Shibley is joined by Will Rabb the host of Off The Bench on WCDT Radio to talk about the obsessive coverage of football, expectations for Tennessee, Sports & Politics, and our wrestling fandom

Apr 14, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 29

A Weighted Issue

Back with a new format, Shibley talks to his friend and a member of the Geeks Inherited the Earth podcast Cody CK Kitts about the NCAA weight room fiasco, rugby, Michael Jordan, and more sports stories.

Mar 24, 202144 minEp. 28

Snoozer Bowl

Wrapping up this football season, Shibley talks about the bore of a Super Bowl and everything that went into the spectacle. Also, Peyton Manning is a Hall of Famer, a boxing champ passes away, AEW wrestling and more.

Feb 12, 202132 minEp. 27

Super Stupid Bets

Tre and Shibley try to make the folks some money on all the dumb prop bets at the Super Bowl. Plus, we actually pick the game. Also, a video game resurrection, Royal Rumble recap, AEW surprise, and more!

Feb 05, 202153 minEp. 26

The Heupel Train

This week Tre and Shibley discuss Tennessee hiring Josh Heupel, the AFC & NFC Championship games, Hank Aaron, the Royal Rumble, and more.

Jan 29, 202134 minEp. 25

Vols Dumpster Fire 2021 Edition

Shibley and Tre discuss the mess that is the Tennessee football program. Plus our NFL picks, and more.

Jan 22, 202152 minEp. 24

Crimson Coronation

Shibley is with his Pigskin Pal Tre Pack to talk about the Crimson Tide dominating, the NFL playoffs, Vol basketball, AEW, and more!

Jan 15, 202143 minEp. 23

Playoff Time!

Tre and Shibley break down the College Football National Championship, the NFL Playoffs, Tennessee basketball, AEW wrestling, and more!

Jan 08, 202140 minEp. 22

Sports Festivus 2020

For Festivus, Shibley and Tre do an autopsy on the Vols 2020 Football season and air their sports grievances. There are a lot.

Dec 24, 202052 minEp. 21

Who Throws a Shoe?

The Vols finally get a win! Yeah it was against Vanderbilt, but it still counts. Tre and Shibley break it down as well as all the other bing things happening around the world of sports and professional wrestling!

Dec 18, 20201 hrEp. 20

Privileged Programs

Tre and Shibley break down yet another Vols loss, but there may be hope on the horizon against Vanderbilt. Also, the Tennessee men's basketball team finally tips their season off, recruiting, the NFL, Break Dancing, Chess, AEW, and more!

Dec 11, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 19

You Need to Calm Down

This week, Tre and Shibley talk about Sarah Fuller kicking for Vanderbilt, preview the Vols vs Gators, the landscape of AEW, and so much more!

Dec 04, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 18

Not When It Counts

Shibley and Tre channel Star Wars to compare Tennessee's loss to Auburn. Also, Covid wrecks the start of the Vols/Lady Vols basketball seasons, the first playoff ranking are out, WWE Survivor Series recap, and the best/worst Thanksgiving sides.

Nov 25, 202047 minEp. 17

Time to Prove it

This week many teams around the college football world need to prove they belong in the playoff conversation, plus the Vols need to prove if they are any good. Tre and Shibley talk all that, plus so much more!

Nov 20, 202047 minEp. 16

CFB Talk: Stop The Count

After another disappointing effort by Tennessee against Arkansas, Tre and Shibley wonder what can the Vols do to salvage the season. Also, COVID-19 wrecks havoc on college football, AEW Full Gear results, and more!

Nov 13, 202048 minEp. 15

CFB Talk: Nothing is Guaranteed

Tre and Shibley are back. This week they break down the Vols chances to beat Arkansas, Jim Harbaugh and Ed Orgeron's struggles, our picks for college football this week, and picks for AEW's Full Gear.

Nov 06, 202048 minEp. 14

CFB Talk: Mid Term Grades

Shibley and Tre discuss the Vols loss to Alabama, and now that we are at the midway point of the season, where does Tennessee go from here? Also, other things happening in the world of college football, the NFL, the World Series, and more!

Oct 29, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 13

CFB Talk: Not Feelin' Fine

Tre and Shibley lament the Vols terrible performance against Kentucky and wonder if there is any hope for the Big Orange against Alabama. Also, more football talk and the World Series gets underway.

Oct 21, 202048 minEp. 12

CFB Talk: TVA Sprung a Leak

Tre and Shibley dissect the Vols loss to Georgia while looking ahead to the Kentucky game and beyond. Plus, the Lakers are champions, the MLB Playoffs, the NFL, AEW and more.

Oct 14, 202053 minEp. 11

CFB Talk: A Real Test

Tre and Shibley are joined by comedian and Georgia fan Chase Dyer to talk about the Volunteers vs Bulldogs plus more!

Oct 08, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 10

CFB Talk: Feelin' Fine

Tre and Shibley are feeling pretty good this week. Tennessee is 1-0 and Cade Mays is finally free! Also, we break down all the other college football storylines, and more!

Oct 01, 202056 minEp. 9

CFB Talk: The SEC is Back!

College Football really kicks into high gear as the SEC starts play this week. Shibley is joined by Tre Pack to talk about all the big games and make some picks/bets.

Sep 24, 202051 minEp. 8

Big Plays & Med Bays

There were some phenomenal games in all of sports over the past week. However, some big names in the NFL are also done for the year. Shibley breaks it all down.

Sep 22, 202030 minEp. 7

It's All Political

Sports has been brought into the world of politics and people are taking sides instead of just enjoying the games. Also, the Sun Belt shines in college football, the NBA and NHL are getting close to the finals, the G1 Climax kicks off, and more!

Sep 15, 202042 minEp. 6

Back To Football

The NFL, Big XII, and ACC all kickoff their football seasons this week. Shibley makes his picks that are sure to go wrong. Plus, more activism in college football, NBA/NHL Playoffs, AEW All Out and more!

Sep 08, 202051 minEp. 5

Good Trouble

This week Shibley talks about all the protests and boycotts that happened over the past week. Also, giants in the world of college basketball passing away, new champions in professional wrestling, AEW All Out preview, and more!

Sep 01, 202046 minEp. 4

August Awesomeness

We've got the NBA & NHL Playoffs, College Football Polls, Rodger Goodell, Summer Slam, and so much more!

Aug 25, 202039 minEp. 3

How Will This Play Out?

A conflict is brewing between the College Football Conferences and their players. Also, the playoffs are underway in the NBA and NHL, a Summer Slam preview, and so much more!

Aug 18, 202050 minEp. 2
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