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Cut to the Chase
by Chase Williams
Cut to the Chase is meant to give people updates on what’s going on in the world of sports. The podcast lets new guests come in and give their take on what’s going on in the sports world.
Episodes
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Lets Check In: NFL and College Football
Today I sit down with Jeff Marcin. We talk about early undefeated teams in the NFL as well as some surprises. We also take a look at some different tiers of college football and take a look what the landscape across the sport is five weeks in.
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Playoff Time: WNBA and MLB Playoff Preview
Today I sit down with Jacob Munch to preview the WNBA Playoffs and MLB Playoffs. We talk about the opening rounds of each league as well as about the WNBA MVP race. We compare playoff formats and predict some champions.
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Expansion: A Major Focus for Professional Sports
Today I sit down with Kyle Boward to talk about expansion across the NFL, MLB and NBA. We bring examples from successes in the WNBA, MLS and NHL to set the tone. In the MLB we talk about the cities that are rumored to be looking at expansion. The NBA focus is more on an expansion draft and the…
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2026 NFL Season Preview
Today I bring in Jeff Marcin and Mike Collins as we prepare for the NFL season. We talk about the early parts of the NFL season and some of the situations around the league. There are plenty of hot takes and we make some predictions as well.
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2026 College Football Playoff Preview
Today I sit down with Jeff Marcin to chat about the upcoming college football season. We talk about his experience attending the week one game in Ireland between UNC and TCU as well as chat about the first AP Top 25 Poll. Other conversations include the preseason coaching hot seat, the Pac 12,...
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How Does This Trade Deadline Change the MLB?
Today I sit down with Jared Greenspan as we look at the MLB trade deadline. We talk about the biggest trades that went through and what teams made big moves and what teams sat back and watched. We talk winners and losers as well as take a glance to how this can effect the postseason.
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LeBron James is a Philadelphia 76er and I Think it is Boring
Today I discuss LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76er's and what it means for them, and the teams that he did not sign with. I explain why I think it is a boring pick and evaluate the future of each squad.
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2026 FIFA World Cup Recap
Today I sit down with Kyle Boward to talk about the 2026 World Cup. We recap the final which saw Spain take down Argentina and the drama that followed afterwards. We also talked about the drama around FIFA as an organization and talk about the United States journey and how they can make...
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The 2026 NBA Offseason is ALREADY INSANE
Today I sit down with Jeff Marcin. We talk about the NBA offseason including the trade that sends Giannis to Miami and a couple trades done by the Charlotte Hornets. We also breakdown what we think of Dusty May jumping from the college ranks to coach the Dallas Mavericks. Jeff and I also spend…
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2026 FIFA World Cup Check-In
Today I sit down with Kyle Boward to chat about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We chat about the changes to the tournament this year and how it effects things as well as his experience going to a World Cup match. We dive into how Team USA is doing and realistic expectations for the the team. Kyle…
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2026 NBA Finals Review
Today Cooper Goble and I sit down to talk about the 2026 NBA Finals. What went right for the New York Knicks and what went wrong for the San Antonio Spurs. We also compare it to Finals of the past. Finally, we chat about the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls; Tiago Splitter
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2026 Men's College World Series Preview
Today I sit down with Anthony Bamford to preview the Men's College World Series. We take a look back at all the Super Regionals from this past weekend. Anthony and I also talk about some conference prestige and make predictions for Omaha. Comment below who you think your MCWS champion is!
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2026 NBA Finals Preview + What Happens With Giannis?
We are back! Despite some audio issues (which will be fixed here soon) the boys are back to chat about some Finals basketball. We take a look back at the Conference Finals, look at what the teams who lost should do, preview a possible Giannis trade and get you ready for the NBA Finals between the...
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The 2025 NBA Trade Deadline was MAYHEM
Today we cover four of the biggest trades of the 2024/25 NBA Trade Deadline on Cut to the Chase as I welcome in Cooper Goble and Kyle Boward to break them down and look at the future of multiple franchises.
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College Football Playoff: Does the 12 Team Bracket Work?
Today I am joined by Anthony Bamford as we talk about if the current structure of the playoff works and what to expect from the semi-finals!
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The First Ever 12-Team College Football Playoff Bracket Preview
Today, I sit down with Jeff Marcin to preview the 2024-2025 College Football Playoff Bracket. We take a look at the matchups, talk about how the rankings played out and predict what happens over the next month.
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The College Football Check In
Today I welcome in Zach Linfield and Jeff Marcin to chat about the new 12 team playoff, conference realignment and the current outlook on the College Football season!
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It is Time to Go Racing
Today Aidan Blake sits down with me as we talk about Formula 1, NASCAR, and Indycar racing. We look at each season and talk about how each sport can improve itself.
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Paris 2024: The Olympic Recap
Today I sit down with Anthony Bamford as we take a look back at the last two plus weeks covering gymnastics, track and field, swimming and more!
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It is Do or Die Time Across Baseball
Today Max Wallace and I take a look at the MLB season and its surprises, disappointments, and everything else in between.
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An Olympic Sized Podcast
On the newest episode of Cut to the Chase where I sit down with Kyle Boward and Cooper Goble and reflect on this year's Olympics with a deep dive on the men's basketball team and talk about favorite Olympic sports and memories. - We did have audio issues throughout and apologize about those issues.
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Lets Cut To It: 2024 NBA Playoffs Second Round
Today I introduce a new series here on Cut to the Chase that is a quick look at the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
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2024 NBA Playoffs Preview
I sit down with Jack Prahinski to talk all things NBA Playoffs as well as a quick touch on the Team USA roster.
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Wrapping Up the College Basketball Seasons
Today, Jacob Munch joins me to wrap things up on the women's college basketball season. Jeff Marcin and Jared Greenspan also join me to wrap things up on the men's college basketball season.
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2024 MLB Season Preview
Today, I sit down with Max Wallace to talk about all things MLB and our early reactions to the first week of games.
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The March Madness Draft
Today, Kyle Boward, Cooper Goble and myself draft some of our favorite players, moments and champions of past NCAA Men's Basketball Tournaments.
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Madness is Amongst Us: 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Preview
I sit down with Jared Greenspan to preview the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. We take an in-depth look at each region, pick region winners and a national champion!
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2024 College Football Playoff Preview
I sit down to talk with Jeff Marcin about the College Football Playoff, the drama around Florida State, the New Years Six Bowls and more!
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Lets Expand the NBA
Today, we do another fantasy draft, this time 3 team expansion draft with Cooper Goble and Kyle Boward.
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The NBA Season is Around the Corner
I sit down with Jack Prahinski as we chat about the NBA season and what to expect. We cover the Damian Lillard trade, the chaos behind the top teams in each conference and some teams we think may surprise folks this year. Of course, we also make a gut pick on who we think will win the NBA Finals.
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Finally...Dame is a...
Damian Lillard has been traded. Today Cooper and I talk about that and a lot of other NBA-based conversations. Some issues at the end with audio that were cut out... apologies for that. But enjoy as always .
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College Football is in the Air
As college football season rolls around, it is time to look across the country and understand who is a contender in each conference as well as look at who can win the Heisman trophy.
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U.S. Open Preview
Today, Ethan Gabriel and I break down the tennis scene and the upcoming U.S. Open. Lots to talk about with a new rivalry brewing on the men's side and an American getting hot right in time for the U.S. Open on the women's side.
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Are Running Backs being Blind Sided?
As football season returns we talk about the situations regarding the running back position, the recent news about "The Blind Side" and much more.
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There are Levels to This: College Conference Realignment
Today, I sit down with Elon University Sports Management Professor Dr. Walker about conference realignment and the levels to it. We break down how it affects different sports, schools and more (oh and of course a quick Elon tangent).
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The Jersey Retirement Talk
What should the criteria for a jersey retirement be? Today we talk about it and decide if certain NBA players deserve their jerseys retired.
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The G.O.A.T. Draft
In this episode, we draft seven rounds of great athletes (and people), tune in to see who has the best "team".
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Episode 84: The Bloomington-Normal Draft
Cooper Goble, Kyle Boward and I switch things up on this episode of Cut to the Chase. Today we draft things from our hometown; Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Let's just say, some of these picks were some major stretches.
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Episode 83: 2023 NBA Finals Preview
Cooper Goble, Kyle Boward and I sit down and talk about the 2023 NBA Finals as the Denver Nuggets face the Miami Heat. We also draft the best NBA Finals performers of all time.
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Episode 82: The New and Improved Cut to the Chase
After a long break, I am back. I have made changes to make my podcast more enjoyable and hopefully better to listen to. Kyle Boward joins me today to talk about the College Football world and the upcoming NBA Season
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Episode 81: Who is the Gem of this Draft?
The NBA Draft was last week, who were the winners and losers? We talk opinions on the picks and draft as a whole. The Brooklyn Nets are also covered in the episode.
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Episode 80: Two Guys Recap the NBA Season in a Year Their Teams Fell Just Short.
I am joined by Gray Aust as we recap the NBA Finals and the NBA season. We also look ahead to next year and make some predictions.
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2022 NBA Finals Recap Game 4: The Steph Curry Game.
Tonight, I bring some guests on to talk game 4. We also look forward to best-of-3 series ahead.
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2022 NBA Finals Game 3: The Marcus Smart/Scott Foster Game
Turnover continue to be an x-factor. But so does Draymond Green. The Warriors can win this series but will they?
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Episode 77: Should the Utah Jazz Blow it Up?
A look into what the Utah Jazz can do this season, including possible trade ideas and coaching options.
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2022 NBA Finals Recap Game 2: I Told You So.
Warriors dominate this one and the Celtics showed lots of flaws. But with that being said am I changing my pick? Only one way to find out, listen and learn.
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2022 NBA Finals Recap Game 1: Curry’s First Quarter Is Not Enough
A masterclass from the Celtics in the fourth overshadows Curry’s massive first quarter.
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Episode 74: 2022 NBA Finals Preview
The Boston Celtics face the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. Who will win it all? Who are the x-factors? How will health factor in? Take a listen and find all this and more out!
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Episode 73: What to do with the Lakers?
Today we rebuild the Lakers.
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Episode 72: NFL Free Agency Fiasco
Today we cover some, not all (because it would take hours to cover all) of the moves that have happened during the NFL offseason.
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Cut to the Chase is meant to give people updates on what’s going on in the world of sports. The podcast lets new guests come in and give their take on what’s going on in the sports world.
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Cut to the Chase is created and hosted by Chase Williams.
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