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Balls & Banter
by Drew Berquist
From big games to big headlines, Balls & Banter is where sports, entertainment, and the day’s wildest storylines collide. Hosted by former counterterrorism officer and sports junkie Drew Berquist, the show delivers fast-moving takes, sharp banter, and no-fluff analysis. It is heavy on football and major American sports, with a dash of news and culture when it’s too ridiculous (or too important) to ignore. It’s energetic, unfiltered, and built for fans who want laughs, real talk, and a host who doesn’t tiptoe around the truth.
Episodes
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Massive Shakeup in AP Top 25 Poll, UCLA's Rise Paired with Major Injury, NFL's Last Unbeatens
Massive Shakeup in AP Top 25 Poll, UCLA's Rise Paired with Major Injury, NFL's Last UnbeatensNFL Week 5 is in the books, and just three teams remain undefeated: the Chiefs, 49ers and Vikings. We break down the biggest results, surprises and performances from another wild weekend of football. Then...
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Eagles Struggles Grow Wider, Stephen A. Crosses the Line AGAIN, and Weekend Football Slate
The Philadelphia Eagles are making major moves, and not all of them are good. Lane Johnson announces his retirement after 14 seasons, citing mental health and family, only for Stephen A. Smith to deliver a ridiculous response on ESPN. Meanwhile, Philadelphia trades Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens to...
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College Football Reactions and Week 5 Slate, NFL Roster Moves, and The Protect College Sports Act
Week 4 gave us plenty to unpack. Florida handled Ole Miss, Texas-Tennessee gave us an incredible finish, Wake Forest went into Louisville and pulled off the upset, and Michigan showed some encouraging offensive growth, including two 100-yard receivers, but Iowa and Kirk Ferentz found a way to win...
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New AP Poll, Stacked CFB Week 4 Slate, and NFL Injuries Pile Up In Week 2
Another football weekend delivered chaos. LSU fought all the way back from a 24-7 halftime deficit against Ole Miss but couldn't finish the job, while the postgame scene produced an incredible photo and reports of nearly $900,000 in alcohol sales. Kentucky stunned Texas A&M in College Station…
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LSU-Ole Miss Reaches Peak Spice, Miami's $200M Deal, and Crazy Football Budgets Revealed
LSU-Ole Miss already had enough drama, and now LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen has reportedly been served with court papers connected to Ole Miss' lawsuit against him. Add Lane Kiffin listing Sam Leavitt as doubtful with a sore shoulder, skepticism surrounding that designation, and even a...
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Michigan Delivers, Ohio State Collapses & NFL Week 1 Chaos
Week 1 of the NFL is in the books, and Kenneth Walker Jr. was an absolute monster in Kansas City's 31-10 win over Denver, piling up 173 rushing yards and two total touchdowns. Patrick Mahomes looked healthy, and we break down the rest of the opening weekend along with the latest NFL power…
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NFL Week 1 Is Here, LSU Escapes SEC Exile & Michigan-Oklahoma Looms
Football is officially taking over the calendar. We recap Patriots-Seahawks after Drake Maye's three-interception night, then look ahead to 49ers-Rams in Australia and break down the biggest games on the NFL Week 1 slate. Minnesota has already shaken up its quarterback depth chart, with Carson...
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Curb Stompings, Controversy & Power Outages: Week 1 Was Insane
Week 1 of college football delivered exactly what we wanted: chaos. Michigan somehow survives Western Michigan after a controversial clock decision gave the Wolverines one final shot, but let's be clear: Michigan probably shouldn't have gotten that second back, fans absolutely shouldn't be…
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SEC-LSU War Escalates, Cignetti Drops Another Great Line, and the Most Harbaugh Video Ever
The SEC's fight with LSU is escalating fast. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is now urging Greg Sankey to use "all measures available," including potentially suspending or removing LSU from the conference if Lane Kiffin follows through with putting former NFL players on the roster. Meanwhile,...
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Beer Heist, USC's Empty Stadium, and LSU-SEC Drama Explodes
Somebody in California just stole 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon in what may be the largest beer heist ever, and somehow that isn't even the strangest story of the week. Villanova blew a 10-point lead in under a minute, USC opened against Fresno State in front of a painfully empty Coliseum,...
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SEC Draws a Line, Texas Tech Lands Castellanos, and the NFL's Newest On Field Rules
The SEC has officially drawn a line in the sand on the growing NFL-to-college eligibility madness. After an initial 16-0 vote, SEC presidents formally approved penalties 15-0 with LSU abstaining, establishing consequences for programs and coaches who put former NFL players on active college...
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Major SEC Drama, Jed York Arrested in Prostitution Sting, and the Browns QB Dumpster Fire Rages On
College football's Wild West somehow just got wilder. Former NFL players are heading back to the SEC, LSU is loading up with guys fresh off professional rosters, Tennessee's Arion Carter however is still suspended over a $427 flight, and now the SEC presidents and chancellors are weighing in on…
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Pat McAfee, Boise's Epic Helmets, Rookie of the Year Debate & Football All Weekend
Boise State is celebrating 40 years of football with hand-painted helmets for its Week 2 home opener against Memphis, and it happens to be one of the best Group of Six matchups on the early college football schedule. We'll compare what Boise State and Memphis have accomplished over the last…
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Early Reactions to AP Top 25, Preseason Winners & Losers, and NFL International Teams?
The first AP Top 25 is out, and there's already plenty to argue about. Defending national champion Indiana somehow starts outside the Top 5 despite receiving the third-most first-place votes, Alabama opens outside the Top 10 for the first time in 18 years, and Clemson isn't ranked at all. We dig...
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Jayden Daniels vs. LSU, Lakers Sell for $12B & NFL Preseason Is Here
Jayden Daniels vs. LSU, Lakers Sell for $12B & NFL Preseason Is Here Jayden Daniels has told LSU it can no longer use his name, image or likeness, reopening the debate over how college football should honor its legends. Daniels is a Heisman winner, but Joe Burrow won a national championship and...
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What Is a Woman? WNBA Forced to Decide, and Buffalo's New Stadium Has Some Issues...
The WNBA now finds itself facing a question it never imagined would become a league-wide issue as officials reportedly review the definition of a woman following several former NBA players expressing interest in entering the league. We also discuss the fallout from the Sophie Cunningham...
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Lesnar Retires from WWE, Football Is Back Tonight & First Preseason Top 25 Poll Drops
Lesnar Retires from WWE, Football Is Back Tonight & First Preseason Top 25 Poll Drops Football is officially back tonight, and while preseason games are always a little sloppy, there are still plenty of storylines worth watching—including Haynes King and whether his athleticism could carve out a...
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WWE Delivers, Notre Dame Cashes In & Football Is Finally Here
SummerSlam delivered one of the best weekends WWE has had in years. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns put on an instant classic, Kevin Owens returned to become CM Punk's next challenger, Randy Orton spoiled Cody Rhodes' title hopes, and Chelsea Green's is finally on top - for now. We also react to…
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UNC's Belichick Experiment is Imploding, Ohio State Cashes In Big, & All 32 NFL Teams Have Reported
North Carolina's football experiment under Bill Belichick is already under intense scrutiny as general manager Michael Lombardi is placed on leave and the program faces an investigation from the College Sports Commission. We discuss why the Tar Heels abandoned a successful formula, whether Mack...
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Sophie Doubles Down on Sanity, the Miami Heat Have a New Job Opening 🤣, and Days of Thunder 2!
Did the Miami Heat accidentally leak LeBron James' return before it happened? We break down the viral livestream mishap and what it could mean. We also discuss Sophie Cunningham doubling down on her stance regarding women's sports, Victor Wembanyama becoming the face of NBA 2K27, NFL training…
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Spain Wins It All, ESPN Bloodbath, and is Tom Brady vs. Logan Paul Happening in WWE?
Spain captured the 2026 FIFA World Cup, capping a tournament that generated more than $9 billion for FIFA and further cemented soccer's global reach. We break down the championship, ESPN's major round of layoffs that reportedly includes Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, and Tom Pelissero, and Michigan...
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Argentina Storms Back, Spain Rolls & College Baseball Gets Robo-Umps
The World Cup Final is set after Spain shut out France and Argentina delivered a dramatic comeback to keep its championship hopes alive. We recap both semifinals and look ahead to the title match. Plus, the NHL announces opening day, the ACC changes its football tiebreaker rules, and college...
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Michigan's Wild Week, $9.6B NFL Sale and Wemby's Massive Payday ⭐
Conor McGregor's long-awaited return ended almost immediately with a shocking injury, while Jordan Walker cashed in with a Home Run Derby title worth more than his annual salary. We break down Ryan Blaney's dramatic win in Atlanta, Sophie Cunningham's unforgettable weekend, and the latest shakeup...
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World Cup Quarterfinals, Ivy League AI Cheating Scandals, and McGregor Returns
World Cup Quarterfinals, Ivy League AI Cheating Scandals, and McGregor ReturnsThe World Cup quarterfinals are here, and we'll preview every matchup as the race to the championship intensifies. We also dive into one of the wildest headlines of the week, discuss the viral Ivy League AI cheating…
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USA Crashes Out, Belgium Trolls Trump, But Don't Worry....Football Is Almost Back
The U.S. Men's National Team is heading home after a disappointing Round of 16 loss to Belgium. We break down what went wrong, from costly mistakes and sloppy play to the reality of where American soccer still stands on the global stage. We also discuss Belgium's viral Trump dance celebration…
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USA Breaks 24-Year Curse, Blockbuster Jalen Brown Trade and LeBron Leaving the Lakers?
The U.S. Men's National Team finally earned its first World Cup knockout-round victory since 2002, defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina with 10 men despite a highly debated red card. Now comes a massive showdown with Belgium—but without Folarin Balogun. We also dive into the NBA's wild offseason…
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LaMelo to Minnesota in Blockbuster Deal, NCAA Overhaul & Lions Star Arrested
The NBA offseason explodes as LaMelo Ball is reportedly headed to the Timberwolves in a blockbuster deal that could reshape the Western Conference. We also break down the NCAA's sweeping new eligibility rules that effectively eliminate the traditional redshirt system, Michigan's historic NBA…
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Dusty Leaves Michigan, Giannis Traded & Oklahoma’s Unreal Title Run
College sports got rocked as Dusty May reportedly leaves Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks, forcing the Wolverines into a sudden coaching change just months after a national championship run. We break down what comes next for Michigan, Oklahoma's improbable College World Series title after a...
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150 Million Watch UFC at White House, College World Series Set, and U.S. Open Underway
The UFC's White House event reportedly drew a staggering 150 million viewers and delivered plenty to talk about. We recap the fights, discuss the Knicks becoming the first NBA champions in years to accept a White House invitation, and explain why championship teams should make the visit…
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Knicks Make History, Mahomes Gets $500M & Sorsby Drama Escalates
The Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history and suddenly have all the momentum. The Stanley Cup Final continues to deliver with another overtime thriller as Carolina evened the series and Game 5 looms tonight. We also discuss Patrick Mahomes landing the NFL's first...
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Vegas Double OT Madness, Hamlin Dominates Michigan, and the NCAA Is DONE!
Denny Hamlin absolutely smoked the field at Michigan, Vegas and Carolina delivered an instant classic in double overtime, and the Knicks-Spurs series just got a whole lot more interesting after Wemby took over Game 3. Plus, Brendan Sorsby is somehow eligible after admitting to thousands of bets...
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Knicks Roll, Vegas Dominates & Caleb Williams Sparks Madden Cover Debate | Balls & Banter
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Knicks take care of business in game 1 vs. the Spurshttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2062373738566320174?s=20 Vegas Knights impress…
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NHL and NBA Finals Are Here, NFL Trade Chaos, and the Giants Go All-In for Jaxson Dart
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Denny Hamlin gets the win at Nashville Speedwayhttps://x.com/DirtyMoMedia/status/2061304734892294474?s=20 Stanley Cup Final is set,...
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Knicks End 27-Year Drought, Indy 500 Thriller & NASCAR Mourning Loss of Kyle Busch | Balls & Banter
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Hoover Dam unveils massive United States flag and lighting for Road to 250https://x.com/sports8/status/2059194600326414494?s=20Things...
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Rodgers Retirement Decision, NFL's Global Grab, & Michael Bay to Direct Fighter Pilot Rescue Film
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: OKC Thunder tie up series with Spurs 1-1https://x.com/espn/status/2057298712783724561?s=20Las Vegas Knights take game 1 in Western...
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Pizza Hut Goes Retro, Rodgers to Steelers, Sabres Heartbreak, and Conference Finals Underway
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Pizza Hut franchise owner brings back the 80s with 80 retro locationshttps://x.com/HustleBitch_/status/2056590181516316695?s=20U.S....
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Wild Collapse, NFL Paydays, Playoff Expansion Push & Country Music History | Balls & Banter
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Quinn Hughes on the Wild's losshttps://x.com/Q_hughes43/status/2054902562365853967?s=20 First 2 college gameday locations of the…
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Hoosiers Visit The White House, Wemby's Big Elbow, and NFL Schedule Releases
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Cignetti trolls Alabama with "Roll Tide" commentshttps://x.com/MLFootball/status/2053971083447947280?s=20 President Trump given...
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LIV Collapse, March Madness to Expand, and Pavia Can't Get Out of His Own Way | Balls & Banter
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: QB Deshaun Watson leading Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland QB competitionhttps://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2049533079690023352?s=20...
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Third Trump Assassination Attempt, The Great Comedy Debate, NFL Draft Recap, and Ellas is Dominating
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Trump says impactful people are the ones targeted by assassinationhttps://x.com/cspan/status/2048236412755976527?s=20 Dana White…
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Day One Draft Buzz, Big Givebacks, Wild Stadium Plans, and Food Fails | Balls & Banter
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: ESPN launching sports trivia show, Joe Buck nearing deal to hosthttps://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2046661144551510424?s=20 Country...
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Draft Week Is Here, Reddick Wins Again, Playoff Updates, and Did Brock Just Retire? | Balls & Banter
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: NFL Draft is this week, here is draft orderhttps://x.com/brgridiron/status/2046231486047584544?s=20 Matt Fitzpatrick wins the RBC...
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Tailgate Bans, NFL TV Drama, Sherrone Ruling, and is LIV Done? | Balls & Banter
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Oklahoma principal tackles gunman/school shooter before he can do any...
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Rory Wins The Masters, NBA and NHL Playoffs Are Set, and Bat Dog Chaos Goes Viral | Balls & Banter
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Rory McIlroy Wins The Mastershttps://x.com/TheMasters/status/2043462728195490137?s=20 Ty Gibbs wins at...
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Insane Youth Baseball Lawsuit, The Masters, and NCAA Eligibility Rules Changing? | Balls & Banter
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Local story to start... A Family is suing youth sports organization in St.Johns County after kid hit in face at baseball...
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Michigan Wins It All, Big Ten Dominance Continues, and Trump Shakes College Sports | Balls & Banter
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Dan Hurley struts his way through the arena pre-gamehttps://x.com/yahoosports/status/2041294173874102664?s=42 Michigan wins college...
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Cousins to Vegas, Rooney Rule War, Ovi Makes History & Kid Rock Story
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Kid Rock talks about his encounter with U.S. military helicoptershttps://x.com/Breaking911/status/2039430616505057287?s=20 Which...
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Bulls Waive Ivey Over Christian Beliefs, Big Ten Dominates and Duke's Big Collapse | Balls & Banter
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Chase Elliott wins CookOut 400 at Martinsvillehttps://x.com/NASCAR/status/2038383248112292266?s=20Top 10 finishers in...
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Moon Base Plans, MLB Opening Day, UNC Fires Davis & Sweet 16 Glory | Balls & Banter
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman announces plan to build moon base and...
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Reddick Dominates, Sweet 16 Set, Record Deals & Wild Headlines | Balls & Banter
Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist SPORTS NEWS: https://AIrItOutBro.comNEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington, Has 4 of 6 races won this...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
From big games to big headlines, Balls & Banter is where sports, entertainment, and the day’s wildest storylines collide. Hosted by former counterterrorism officer and sports junkie Drew Berquist, the show delivers fast-moving takes, sharp banter, and no-fluff analysis. It is heavy on football and major American sports, with a dash of news and culture when it’s too ridiculous (or too important) to ignore. It’s energetic, unfiltered, and built for fans who want laughs, real talk, and a host who doesn’t tiptoe around the truth.
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From big games to big headlines, Balls & Banter is where sports, entertainment, and the day’s wildest storylines collide. Hosted by former counterterrorism officer and sports junkie Drew Berquist, the show delivers fast-moving takes, sharp banter, and no-fluff analysis. It is heavy on football and...
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