Rising To The Occasion
by Hurrdat Sports Network
Welcome to your next favorite sports podcast. Listen to Josh Mahler, Blake Lane, and Jeremy Russell talk about sports… just sports, nothing more, nothing less. National sports talk on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 am CST and a live College Football show on Saturday mornings at 8:30 am CST LIVE on YouTube. Tune in and show us some love!
Episodes
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Rising To The Occasion LIVE | 2/9/2026
Josh Mahler and Jeremy Russell discuss their thoughts on the recent Super Bowl, the halftime show, and the commercials. They critique the broadcast team and analyze the defensive strategies displayed during the game. The conversation shifts to rapid rants about NCAA regulations and the upcoming...
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2026 Olympic Hockey Preview
In this conversation, the hosts delve into the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament, discussing key players from Team USA and Team Canada, analyzing potential dark horses, and making predictions for medal winners.
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Rising To The Occasion LIVE | 1/26/2026
Josh Mahler, Britton Mahler, and Jeremy Russell bring you the hottest news and reactions in sports! 🔥 UFC 324 fight grades 🏀 College basketball recap (No. 1 Arizona, No. https://allhockeysticks.com –––––––––––––––––––––#UFC324 #CollegeBasketball #SuperBowl60 –––––––––––––––––––––...
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NHL Playoffs Round 2: The Road To The Stanley Cup
The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are just as exciting as they always are:- Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets- Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs- Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals- Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden...
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Dana White Announces Big UFC News
Dana White announced news regarding Islam Makhachev vacating the lightweight belt:- Ilia Tupuria will face Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title. - Dricus Du Plessis will defend the middleweight against Khamzat Chimaev- Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall is...
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Rising To The Occasion LIVE Sports Show - Feb. 27, 2025
- The Myles Garrett Drama continues as he rejects the contract extension from the Browns. - Travis Kelce confirms his return for 2025. - Bruins’ Poitras injured in an unusual manner. - Travis Hunter declares that he wants to redefine roles in the NFL as he hopes to play both sides of the ball....
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SEC Rules Baseball | NFL Tush Push Drama | Eagles Snub White House? | Kansas Falls Off Rankings
Josh and Jeremy break down SEC baseball dominance, NFL's 'tush push' debate, Eagles' White House dilemma, and Kansas being unranked for the first time in a long time. —––––––––––––––––––––– Get $20 OFF your next ticket purchase at SeatGeek with code R2TO —–––––––––––––––––––––...
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USA Fights Back As Canada Disrespects Our Anthem | Auburn Beats Alabama & MORE!
On tonight's episode: - Team USA beats Canada after fans boo the Anthem - Auburn secures the #1 ranking after beating Alabama - Who should trade to get Myles Garrett? - Travis Hunter is attending the NFL Combine as a cornerback —––––––––––––––––––––– Get $20 OFF your next ticket purchase at...
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Super Bowl LIX & UFC 312 Recap
- The Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in an impressive fashion. - Dricus Du Plessis defeats Sean Strickland to remain the UFC Middleweight Champion of the world. - UFC 312 gave us a card worth watching. —––––––––––––––––––––– Try Smackin' Sunflower Seeds! -...
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Luka Doncic Traded To The Lakers?!
The Mavericks shock the world by trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. —––––––––––––––––––––– Sign up with BETUS today for a 125% deposit bonus on your first 3 deposits! https://record.revmasters.com/_Nf8nJcwWire0zRrFKfdMi2Nd7ZgqdRLk/1/ —––––––––––––––––––––– - Luka Doncic/Anthony...
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Could Jalen Hurts & The Eagles Survive The AFC? | UFC: Adesanya vs Imavov
Cam Newton says Jalen Hurts' success is because he's in the NFC. —––––––––––––––––––––– Try Smackin' Sunflower seeds TODAY: https://smackinsunflowerseeds.com/risingto —––––––––––––––––––––– - Utah Hockey Club Narrows Down Team Name Options - Cam Newton Credits Hurts' Success To Weak Conference -...
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2025 NFL Draft: Who's Going Where? | Epic Mock Draft Breakdown!
Now that the draft order is set, what chaos will we see in this year's NFL Draft? —––––––––––––––––––––– Sign up with BETUS today for a 125% deposit bonus on your first 3 deposits! https://record.revmasters.com/_Nf8nJcwWire0zRrFKfdMi2Nd7ZgqdRLk/1/ —–––––––––––––––––––––...
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The Cowboys are in a Championship Drought | Jake Paul vs Logan Paul?
Stephen Jones pretends like the Dallas Cowboys AREN’T in a championship drought. —––––––––––––––––––––– —––––––––––––––––––––– - Stephen Jones pretends the Cowboys AREN’T in a Championship drought - Jake Paul vs Logan Paul? - Jimmy Butler was suspended… again - Kings looking to trade De’Aaron Fox…
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NFC & AFC Championship Breakdown: Who's Going to the Super Bowl?
Eagles vs Chiefs rematch for Super Bowl 59! Let's recap the NFC & AFC Championship games! —––––––––––––––––––––– Sign up with BETUS today for a 125% deposit bonus on your first 3 deposits! https://record.revmasters.com/_Nf8nJcwWire0zRrFKfdMi2Nd7ZgqdRLk/1/ —–––––––––––––––––––––...
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Does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Belong In The MVP Race?
On tonight's episode of Rising To The Occasion: - The NFL MVP Finalists are announced - Mark Andrews is called out for avoiding the media after a tough loss to the Bills - Cam Newton calls out the media - National Championship viewership has gone down this year - Discussions of changing the…
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Ohio State Wins The National Championship | NFL Playoffs: Conference Championship Week
Josh Mahler, Blake Lane, and Jeremy Russell bring you the hottest news and reactions in sports! —––––––––––––––––––––– Sign up with BETUS today for a 125% deposit bonus on your first 3 deposits! https://record.revmasters.com/_Nf8nJcwWire0zRrFKfdMi2Nd7ZgqdRLk/1/ —–––––––––––––––––––––...
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NFL Playoff Recap/Reactions: Wild Card Round
Josh & Jeremy discuss the NFL Playoffs and recap, giving their reactions to the Wild Card round. —–––––––––––––––––––– —–––––––––––––––––––– —–––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com •https://www.facebook.com/r2topodcast •https://twitter.com/r2topodcast...
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NFL Playoff Predictions | NHL MVP (Hart Trophy) Finalists
Josh & Jeremy discuss the NFL Playoffs and give predictions as well as the current finalists for the Hart Trophy so far. —–––––––––––––––––––– —–––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com •https://www.facebook.com/r2topodcast •https://twitter.com/r2topodcast...
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NFL Playoff Drama & CFB Bowl Game Recaps
Josh & Jeremy discuss the NFL Playoff picture, who needs to win, who is locked in, and the best College Football Bowl games of the weekend! - Baker Mayfield's resurgence - Jayden Daniels & Washington are Playoff Bound - Bengals need a miracle... - PopTarts Bowl... the BEST Bowl - Nebraska wins…
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First Round of the College Football Playoffs in the Books
Josh gives a breakdown of the College Football Playoffs, recapping and giving a reaction to each game. —–––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com •https://www.facebook.com/r2topodcast •https://twitter.com/r2topodcast •http://instagram.com/r2topodcast —–––––––––––––––– Help us out...
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College Football 2025 Playoffs Preview
The College Football Playoffs are upon us, and for the first time ever, there are 12 teams in the chase for the National Championship! —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com...
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Ovechkin Chasing The Great One | Rising To The Puck w/ Jeremy Russell
Jeremy and Josh discuss Ovechkin's journey to breaking the Great One's record, McDavid's journey to 1,000 points, and the 2024 HOF inductees. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com •https://www.facebook.com/r2topodcast •https://twitter.com/r2topodcast...
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Week 11 College Football Recap & Reactions
Week 11 was a crazy one with upsets, close games, and crazy finishes: - Undefeated Miami goes down - Texas routes Florida - Ole Miss beats Georgia - Indiana improves to 10-0 for the first time EVER - AND SO MUCH MORE! —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website:...
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SEC College Football Playoff Picture Going Into Week 10 | Rising In The Redzone
In this episode, Josh and Jeremy discuss the current state of SEC football as they preview Week 10 and the implications of upcoming matchups for the College Football Playoff picture. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com...
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Big Ten Week 9 College Football Recap | Rising In The Redzone w/ Josh Mahler
The Indiana Hoosiers are STILL undefeated, Ohio State keeps their hopes alive with a win over Nebraska, Oregon remains at the top, and Penn State keeps improving. Dive into what happened this past weekend in the Big Ten! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website:...
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Week 9 College Football Game Day Preview | Rising In The Morning
Join us LIVE as we preview Week 9 of College Football. - Notre Dame vs Navy - Washington vs Indiana - Missouri vs Alabama - Texas vs Vanderbilt - LSU vs Texas A&M - Best Bets & Dawg Picks - AND MORE! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com...
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Week 6 College Football Game Day Preview | Rising In The Morning
Join us LIVE as we preview Week 5 of College Football. - Texas A&M beats Mezzo - SMU at the top of the ACC - Is Indiana for real? - Vanderbilt ROLLS the Tide - Washington beats Michigan for revenge - Miami comes back to stay undefeated —–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
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NHL Predictions | Rising To The Puck w/ Jeremy Russell (Guest: Marissa Voss)
Jeremy is joined by Marissa Voss to talk about their predictions for the upcoming NHL season. This is Rising To The Puck w/ Jeremy Russell where Jeremy keeps hockey fans up to date on all things in the world of hockey. Rising To The Puck is a Rising To The Occasion production, presented by…
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Week 5 College Football Game Day Preview | Rising In The Morning
Join us LIVE as we preview Week 5 of College Football. - Kentucky at Ole Miss - Oklahoma State at Kansas State - Louisville at Notre Dame - Oklahoma at Auburn - Georgia at Bama - Best Bets & Dawg Picks —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our...
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Week 4 College Football Recap/Reactions
Join us in this recap of Week 4 in College Football: Nebraska feels cursed, Clemson had a big game, Michigan looked like itself again, the Big 12 conference looks interesting, Texas looks good w/ Arch Manning, and Tennessee beats Oklahoma in Norman. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
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2024 NHL Preseason Predictions | Rising To The Puck w/ Jeremy Russell
Join Jeremy as he jumps ahead into the NHL season giving his predictions for the 2024 season. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com •https://www.facebook.com/r2topodcast •https://twitter.com/r2topodcast •http://instagram.com/r2topodcast...
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Week 3 College Football Recap/Reactions
Alabama Rolls Wisconsin in Madison, LSU escapes South Carolina, Oregon looks like they found their rhythm, and Georgia drops from number one after a struggle vs Kentucky. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Upgrade your golf attire with Mahler Bros Golf signature polos!...
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Week 3 College Football Game Day Preview | Rising In The Morning
Join us LIVE as we preview Week 3 of College Football. - LSU at South Carolina - Boston College at Missouri - Oregon at Oregon State - Tulane at Oklahoma - Auburn vs New Mexico - Alabama at Wisconsin —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our...
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Sean O’Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili Preview
UFC 306 is this weekend! Sean O’Malley takes on Merab Dvalishvili, winner goes home with the Bantamweight belt! —–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– —–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com •https://www.facebook.com/r2topodcast...
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College Football Week 2 Reactions: Is Nebraska Back? | What's Wrong w/ Oregon?
Josh, Blake, & Jeremy recap and give reactions to Week 2 of College Football and more on this LIVE show of Rising To The Occasion. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com •https://www.facebook.com/r2topodcast •https://twitter.com/r2topodcast...
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College Football Recap : Week 1 Reactions
Join us LIVE as we recap and give reactions to Week 1 of College Football! Upgrade your golf attire with Mahler Bros Golf signature polos! —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com •https://www.facebook.com/r2topodcast •https://twitter.com/r2topodcast...
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Week 1 College Football Predictions & Preview
Week 1 of College Football is FINALLY upon us! Join us as we kick things off by giving our predictions and preview of Week 1 of College Football! —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com •https://www.facebook.com/r2topodcast…
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Florida State Loses to Georgia Tech | SMU Escapes an Upset | Ceedee Lamb Gets Paid
Join us as we discuss Week 0, the return of College Football, and so much more! —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com •https://www.facebook.com/r2topodcast •https://twitter.com/r2topodcast •http://instagram.com/r2topodcast...
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USA Soars in Medal Count | NFL Coaching Impact on CFB Playoff | SEC 2024 Dark Horses Revealed!
In this episode of Rising To The Occasion, Josh & Wade Hamilton, from Sports Scrambled Podcast, dive into a thrilling Thursday as Team USA climbs to 2nd place in the gold medal standings—what does this mean for the rest of the competition? We also explore whether NFL coaching experience will give...
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Cheering for USA in the Olympics | Rising To The Occasion
Join Josh & Jeremy as they discuss the Olympics and USA basketball. They talk about the current standings in the Olympics and express their hope for the USA to win more gold medals. They also discuss Russell Westbrook signing a vet minimum deal and other NFL contract signings. They then talk…
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SEC Media Days Takeaways/Reactions
Josh & Jeremy discuss their takeaways and give reactions to the SEC Media Days this past week: - The Egg Bowl gets a little heated - Brian Kelly addresses concerns about the LSU defense - SEC Coordinator of Officials addresses the “Horns Down” penalty - Kalen DeBoer settles into the SEC at…
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SEC Media Days Are Under Way!
Join us LIVE on Rising To The Occasion as we keep you up to date on all things sports! Tonight's Topics: - Jordan Addison arrested on suspicion of DUI - Rafael Devers causes an incident report in Fenway - SEC Media Days have begun! —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website:...
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College Football 25 Official Gameplay Released/Most Likely to Win Each Conference
In this episode, Josh and Jeremy discuss UConn extending Dan Hurley's contract, Anthony Edwards' confidence ahead of the Paris Olympics, the upcoming release of EA Sports College Football 25, and the most likely teams to win each conference in College Football in 2024....
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SEC Media Days: Oklahoma and Texas Officially SEC
Join the guys as they discuss Oklahoma and Texas officially joining the SEC and their future in the conference. They also discuss UFC 303, giving their reactions, give their thoughts on the “Cheapest Beer In College Football” battle, and the NBA Free Agency updates....
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Stanley Cup Finals - Game 6
Join the guys as they discuss Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, the Yankees’ recent struggles, JJ Redick becoming the new Lakers HC and so much more! —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Call in to the show by going to https://risingto.com/call...
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Best Moments of the 2023-2024 College Football Season
Join the guys as they discuss some of the best moments of the 2023-24 College Football season, the cancellation of UFC 303 between Conor McGreggor and Michael Chandler & so much more! —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Check out our sponsors: —–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
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Celtics Take A 2-0 Lead In The NBA Finals!
Josh & Jeremy discuss the NBA Finals, College Baseball Super Regionals, NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs & so much more! —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Check out our sponsors: —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Topics: - What can the Mavericks do to get back in the NBA Finals vs…
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The NHL Stanley Cup Finals Are Finally Set!
Josh & Jeremy discuss the Stanley Cup Finals, College Baseball Super Regionals and so much more! —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Check out our sponsors: Save $20 with Seat Geek at https://www.seatgeek.com or the app with code R2TO —–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––…
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College Baseball Regionals & UFC 302 Preview
Josh & Jeremy come to you LIVE to talk about the Women’s Softball College World Series, College Baseball Regionals, and preview UFC 302 happening this weekend. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Check out our sponsors: Save $20 with Seat Geek at https://www.seatgeek.com or the app with...
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Big Ten College Football Spring Reactions
Josh, Blake & Jeremy are joined by Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports Radio at the Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill in La Vista, NE to talk spring college football in the Big Ten Conference. They discuss new additions to the teams, such as transfers, newcomers, new coaching changes, and more!...
About this show
Welcome to your next favorite sports podcast. Listen to Josh Mahler, Blake Lane, and Jeremy Russell talk about sports… just sports, nothing more, nothing less. National sports talk on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 am CST and a live College Football show on Saturday mornings at 8:30 am CST LIVE on YouTube. Tune in and show us some love!
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