Factual Opinions Podcast

Big sports weekend as No.1 Ohio State travels to Austin, TX to take on the No. 5 Texas Longhorns. Week 1 of the new NFL season as the Cincinnati Bengals open at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Why the University of Michigan Athletic Department remains the most corrupt program in the country. The Lakers announced they will be honoring former head coach Phil Jackson with his own statue outside Crypto.Com Arena, and WBC World Welterweight Champion Ryan Garcia defends his title against Conor Benn.

Football is back and we're discussing the winners and losers from Bengals Training Camp so far. The College Football Coach Poll is out, and the Buckeyes are starting the season atop the polls ranked No.1. We're also discussing some music and the latest developments in the Tupac Shakur murder trial.

We’re doing our usual yearly preview of the toughest division in the NFL, the AFC North. Plus, discussing why the SEC can no longer claim to be the best Conference in College Football as the Big Ten reigns supreme. Who’s on your Mt. Rushmore of professional wrestling?

We matchup your favorite athletes, comedians, and musicians  of all-time in our Versus challenge. Plus, debate the recently released NFL QB  Power Rankings list released by NFL GMs, front office execs and scouts.

What’s the biggest move/trade so far during a busy start to the NBA offseason? Jim Tressel to be added to the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor, and the Buckeyes land a huge commitment on the recruiting trail. NFL News heading into minicamp and training camp.

The Knicks completed the largest comeback (29pts) in NBA Finals history to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Spurs. Are the Chicago Bears really moving to Hammond, IN? Joe Burrow restructured his contract giving the Bengals additional salary cap room, and Bob Huggins finally gets selected for induction into the UC Athletics Hall of Fame. Should Texas Tech QB Brendan  Sorsby be allowed to play after betting on games?

The NBA Conference Finals are underway, do the Lakers still need LeBron? Joe Burrow says this year’s Bengals team is the most talented of his tenure in Cincy. Impressions on Drake’s 3 new albums? Why Sassy Draymond (Green) needs to chill on the Charles Barkley disrespect.

Recapping the 2026 NFL Draft and giving out our final grades for the Bengals 2026 draft class. NBA Playoffs, and what sports moment would you change if you had the power to? Fury vs Joshua is set for later this year, who are you picking to be victorious?

Joined by University of Cincinnati Basketball Legend Leonard Stokes. NBA Playoffs predictions, the NFL Draft is 8 days away. The University of Cincinnati Men's Basketball roster is starting to take shape via the Transfer Portal under new HC Jerrod Calhoun. Expectations for the Ohio State Football Spring Game.

Recapping the Bearcats naming Jerrod Calhoun as the 29th Men’s Basketball HC in school history. The NBA owners approved exploring expansion in Seattle & Vegas, are the Super Sonics returning? Are Reuben Bain’s short arms going to cause his stock to fall in the 2026 NFL Draft? Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora.

NFL Free Agency is fully underway, with the biggest storyline being the Ravens backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade. The Bengals already added to their D’ with two new additions. Does the return of Jayson Tatum make the C’s the favorite in the NBA’s jam packed Eastern Conference? Bam Adebayo dropped 83 points, the 2nd highest single game scoring record in NBA history. And who’s your favorite villain(s) of all-time?

What's your favorite Sports Intro, WWE Intro, TV Show Intro, Musical Intro of all-time? Who would you NOT be upset with the Bengals selecting at No. 10 in the 2026 NFL Draft? Are the Detroit Pistons the favorite in the NBA's Eastern Conference? Matt Patricia re-ups with Ohio State, the NFL Combine is underway.

We’ll recap the Super Bowl and talk about the state of the Cincinnati Bengals leading up to the NFL Combine and Draft. Bill Belichick and Willie Anderson HOF snubs. If you could be team owner of any franchise in the NFL, NBA, & MLB who which organizations would you choose? 

All hail the Indiana Hoosiers after winning their first football national championship in school history, and the Big Ten Conference’s third national title in a row. We’ll the AFC & NFC Championship Games to see who will advance to the Super Bowl. Plus much more…

Why it's time to pull the plug on Wes Miller as Bearcats Basketball HC, and Zac Taylor as HC of the Bengals. Is Ryan Day in trouble with the mass exodus via the transfer portal for the Buckeyes? Is the U back, or will Indiana win the CFP? Who are your NFL Playoff favorites?

Ungrateful Cincinnati Fans eventually ran Boomer Esiason, Carson Palmer and Andy Dalton out of town. Is Joe Burrow next? The CFP begins this weekend, is Michigan the dirtiest athletic program in the country? The Knicks won the In-Season NBA Cup Tournament, and Jizzle James returned to the Bearcats. Bud Crawford retired and Anthony Joshua will destroy Jake Paul

The majority of the public wanted a College Football Playoff, yet have done nothing but complain about it and/or act like babies such as Notre Dame. Joe Burrow is still better than Josh Allen. Sherrone Moore is out at Michigan, time for Wes Miller to be out as head men's basketball coach at UC also. Plus, why 50 Cent has gone too far with this Diddy documentary.

Realistic expectations for change, versus what we'd prefer to see with our beloved Cincinnati Bengals going forward. Should Joe Burrow even attempt to return this season? Ohio State & Indiana seemed destined for a undefeated showdown in the Big Ten Championship Game. If Wemby can stay healthy in San Antonio, the NBA will be his going forward.

It’s time for Bengals HC Zac Taylor to be fired, another big time college football HC has been fired mid-season also. Why Buckeyes QB Julian Sayin deserves to be in the Heisman Trophy discussion, and we’ll talk some basketball as well.

The Cincinnati Bengals acquired a new QB to try to save the season, but it wasn’t Jameis Winston. The Buckeyes are clearly No.1 right now in college football, and we’ll talk NBA predictions as we approach the 25-26 season opener.

Bud Crawford is the Pound 4 Pound King of Boxing, Tank Davis & Jake Paul have began their promo tour. The Cincinnati Bengals are in trouble without Joe Burrow, the Buckeyes make their first road trip out to Washington on Saturday. Oh yeah, and told you the best of Dabo Swinney is over with at Clemson.

The Cincinnati native and former 2000 Sydney Olympic Games Silver Medalist boxer Ricardo Williams was our special guest, as we previewed the upcoming Sept 13th Super Middleweight mega fight between Canelo Alvarez & Bud Crawford.

The Bengals and DE Trey Hendrickson agreed to an immediate pay raise for the 25’ season to end his holdout. The marquee matchup in College Football’s week 1 is the No. 1 ranked Texas Longhorns visiting the No. 3 ranked defending national champion THE world famous Ohio State Buckeyes. Plus, we preview the NFC East division in the NFL.

Join us Midwest born and raised guys, as we preview the toughest hard nosed division in the NFL aka the AFC North. Not to mention the best conference in college football, which has produced the last two National Champs aka the Big Ten Conference.

Jets CB Sauce Gardner became the highest paid CB in NFL history, and the Bengals announced their 2025 Rings Of Honor selections. Top 5 NFL QB Power Rankings heading into the 2025 season. Is it time for the Lakers to move on from LeBron?

Recorded July 2, 2025: Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!! NBA Free Agency has started, and in the NFL the hated Pittsburgh Steelers pulled off a significant trade. The Bud Crawford vs Canelo promotional tour is under way and much more…

Latest on the Trey Hendrickson and Shamar Stewart contract standoffs with the Cincinnati Bengals. OKC is one win away from securing the Larry O’Brien Trophy. If you could see any two NBA players past or present play 1 on 1 who would you choose? Biggest challenges for the defending College Football Playoff National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes in 2025?

NBA Finals Preview: Thunder vs Pacers. Did the Knicks make the right move firing Thibs? Latest on Bengals holdouts (Hendrickson & Stewart). New EA Sports College Football video game drops next month and more..

The NBA Conference Finals are underway, there’s a ton of Cincinnati Bengals offseason drama to discuss as voluntary workouts have began. And yes, we dove into the latest saga involving Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese which the trickle down effect resulted in the RG3/Ryan Clark war of words.

Yes we're discussing the talk of the 2025 NFL Draft, that being the ridiculous slide of former Colorado Buffaloes QB Shedeur Sanders to the 5th Round. NBA Playoffs, Boxing, and a whole lot more.

The NFL Draft is a week way, the NBA Playoffs are here. Can the Cincinnati Bearcats Mens Basketball squad stop the bleeding, after two key veterans exited via the transfer portal? Speaking of the transfer portal, former Tennessee Vols QB Nico Iamaleava and the Tennessee football program parted ways over an NIL dispute. Good for both parties?

Featuring former Aiken HS Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach Derrell Black. Fresh off finishing as the OHSAA Div III State Runner Up & announcing his retirement we’ll sit down with Coach Black. As Head Coach of the Aiken Falcons this past season Coach Black led the team to a historic 27-2 record and appearance in the DIII OHSAA State Final.

Recapping the Bengals resigning WR’s Ja’Marr Chase & Tee Higgins to massive contract extensions and looking forward to the draft. It’s Opening Day in Cincinnati for our beloved Reds on Thursday. Congrats to Cincinnati Public Schools own Aiken Falcons for a marvelous season, ending as the OHSAA Div III State Finalists Runner-Ups. The Buckeyes had their pro day on Wednesday with representatives from all 32 teams in attendance.

Recapping the Tank vs Roach fight, the ramifications of the Cincinnati Bengals placing the franchise tag on WR Tee Higgins for the 2nd year in a row. Who stood out at the NFL scouting combine, and looks like the Lakers won the Luka/AD trade at the moment for sure.

Our special guest is Shroder Paideia HS Varsity Football Head Coach Darren Sellers. Coach Sellers led the Jaguars to a 7-3 record in 2024, tying the second best regular season record in school history. We’ll also be giving our takes on possibly the most shocking trade in NBA history, as the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Plus, breaking down Super Bowl LIX as the Eagles and Chiefs collide Sunday for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. And Bud Crawford vs Carmelo Alvarez is officially taking place in September.

We recapped the 2024 Ohio State Buckeyes journey to winning their 9th National Championship in school history. Will Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley bring the Lombardi Trophy home to Philly, or will Patrick Mahomes & HC Andy Reid make history becoming the first team in the Super Bowl era to three-peat? That and much more...

Previewing the CFP National Championship Game between The Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame. The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs are here, Super Bowl favorites? Is Coach Prime a real cadidate for the Cowboys HC job. The Gypsy King calls it career in boxing, plus news of a mega rematch on the way. Plus the guys rank their No. 6-10 on their greatest Hip Hop artists of all time lists.

The final four of the College Football Playoff is set, can anyone stop the Buckeyes from winning the national title? Why isn’t anyone talking about the Big Ten’s domination over the SEC? Joe Burrow should be NFL MVP regardless of whether the Bengals make the playoffs.

Our beloved Bearcats defeated rival Xavier for the first time since 2018 in college hoops, the first round for the first ever 12 Team College Football Playoffs starts this weekend. The rematch between Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for the unified heavyweight boxing world title, plus the NFL Playoff picture. Congrats to Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, but someone please talk with him about that fiance' of his.

Discussing the aftermath of the Buckeyes crushing upset 13-10 loss to Michigan, and whether HC Ryan Day should be relieved of his duties after a fourth straight loss to the Wolverines. Plus, a look at the NFL playoff picture & the Bengals playing for pride. Tank Davis says he’ll be retiring after 3 more fights, and we’re weeks away from the Unified Heavyweight Title Fight rematch between Oleksandr Usyk & Tyson Fury.

Don’t miss our sit down with Xavier Musketeers Hoops Legend Byron Larkin, the program's all-time leading scorer. The younger brother of Reds & MLB Hall of Famer Barry Larkin, carved out his own legacy becoming the first XU player in program history to have his jersey retired. Arguably the player who put Xavier Basketball on the map!

Is it time for the Bengals to start focusing on draft position? The second CFP rankings of the season were released with more big games on deck this weekend. Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul on Friday. Will Coach Prime be in Boulder next year? Plus college basketball is underway!!

Should Buckeyes HC Ryan Day and/or Bengals HC Zac Taylor be on the hot seat? The Lake Show are off to a 3-1 start under new HC JJ Redick. Which athlete(s) motivated you to play/watch each sport? RIP DJ Clark Kent. Which athlete(s) growing up inspired you to play/watch their sport?

It’s our favorite time of year as Football season is in full swing, basketball season is starting soon, and playoff baseball is going all at the same time

We’re paying our respects to the greats of sports & entertainment who have recently passed away. Plus, talking NFL and college football along with NBA Training Camp getting underway. Also, did Nate finally convince I Am Pharaoh to switch from Android to iPhone?

We're back and recapping our beloved Cincinnati Bengals disappointing opening weekend loss against the Patriots, and what needs to change for them to have a chance at defeating the Chiefs this Sunday. Plus, a look around the rest of the league before shifting to college football with progress reports on THE Ohio State University and That Team Up North aka Michigan. In hip-hop/entertainment issuing our thoughts on the 50 Cent vs Dame Dash spat. Did we mention I Am Pharaoh and Big Jon's alma mater Shroder Paideia High School is off to a 3-0 start this year on the gridiron?

We're previewing the No.2 ranked Buckeyes season debut Saturday vs Akron. Plus, talking Bengals as Uno aka Ja'Marr Chase returns to practice. Opinions shed on Coach Prime's latest battle vs the media. What's your favorite hip-hop diss bar/lyric of all-time? And we dish on our way too early CFP and Super Bowl favorites. Whose your all-time favorite villians in sports/music and movies?

It's training camp time for both NFL and college football teams, and we're talking the latest storylines from Cincinnati Bengals and Ohio State Buckeyes camp. Plus, giving our picks for sleepers in the AFC & NFC this season. We also recapped the Bud Crawford fight card from last Saturday. The NCAA has begun handing down sanctions on the Michigan Wolverines football program and former head coach Jim Harbaugh for the recruiting violations and sign stealing scandal.

There's alot going on in the world both in and outside of sports currently, and we're going to talk about it.

We caught up with the former 1999 New York Mr. Basketball Award winner and Cincinnati Bearcats Legend Leonard Stokes. Join us as we discuss his basketball journey starting with playing HS basketball in NY, all the way through his storied 4 year career at the University of Cincinnati and beyond.