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Scott & Bang recap an explosive opening weekend in the NFL.SUBSCRIBE TO SCOTT'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@Barbchairscott FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://x.com/BarbChairScotthttps://www.tiktok.com/@barbchairscotthttps://www.instagram.com/barbchairscotthttps://x.com/JrBangSubscribe to the Barber's Chair Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BarbersChairNetwork

Scott & Flows recap the Bears huge 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers.FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://x.com/BarbChairScotthttps://www.tiktok.com/@barbchairscotthttps://www.instagram.com/barbchairscotthttps://x.com/FlowsAndolinihttps://x.com/79thAndHalashttps://www.instagram.com/79thhalaspod/Subscribe to the Barber's Chair Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BarbersChairNetwork

Sami Zayn is the new Undisputed WWE Champion—but did the Mexico City crowd fail to give the moment the energy it deserved? On First Black Champ, we break down Sami’s title win, the strange fan reaction, and what comes next with CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Gunther, Finn Bálor, Johnny Gargano, and Randy Orton all chasing the championship.Is WWE building toward a massive Money in the Bank Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship? Where does Randy Orton fit after defeating Cody Rhodes and immediately targeting Sami Zayn’s title?We also recap Sunday Night’s Main Event: Lil Yachty survives five minutes, Trick Williams beats Baron Corbin to become United States Champion, and Bronson Reed makes a shocking return to attack Oba Femi after Oba’s match with Bron Breakker.Can Oba Femi become this era’s Stone Cold? If so, is Bron Breakker the Rock—or is Bronson Reed the Triple H? Plus, Stephanie Vaquer wins the Women’s World Championship in Chile, Chelsea Green retains against Nia Jax, Damian Priest turns on R-Truth, and Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Tatum Paxley pick up a major six-woman tag win.

Scott & Flows give their thoughts on the Bears/Panthers trade 3 years later that sent Bryce Young to Carolina & Caleb Williams to Chicago, should the Bears be worried about Rome Odunze not practicing? what game should we expect & will the Bears kick off the season with a win?

Scott & Flows are back to preview the 2026 campaign for the Bears. How will year 2 of Ben Johnson & Caleb Williams be? what are some concerns? will Kyler Gordon play at all this season? and where exactly will the team finish?FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://x.com/BarbChairScotthttps://www.tiktok.com/@barbchairscotthttps://www.instagram.com/barbchairscotthttps://x.com/FlowsAndolinihttps://x.com/79thAndHalashttps://www.instagram.com/79thhalaspod/Subscribe to the Barber's Chair Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BarbersChairNetwork

On First Black Champ, we debate whether AEW and WWE need to stop competing and learn to co-exist for what’s truly best for business. From AEW All In, Will Ospreay vs Kenny Omega, Willow Nightingale vs Mercedes Moné, and Austin Creed’s potential as an AEW World Champion, to whether AEW is one mainstream star away from breaking through—we’re talking real wrestling business.We also break down Andrade El Ídolo’s claims about Samoan wrestlers receiving preferential pushes over Mexican talent, Jey Uso’s “We draw” response, and whether minority wrestlers are fighting the wrong fight. Plus, WWE in Mexico City: Roman Reigns vs Penta, CM Punk vs Sami Zayn, Chelsea Green vs Nia Jax, Rey Fenix vs Ricky Starks, and more.Then we lock in predictions for Sunday Night’s Main Event: Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton, Oba Femi vs Bron Breakker, Baron Corbin vs Lil Yachty, and the six-woman tag match. Who’s really moving wrestling forward?#theFBCPod

The First Black Champ Podcast breaks down WWE’s crowded championship picture as CM Punk faces Kevin Owens, Finn Bálor, Gunther, and Sami Zayn in the battle for the Undisputed WWE Title. Roman Reigns has LA Knight and Solo Sikoa coming for his World Championship, while Jacob Fatu lurks as the potential difference-maker.We discuss Royce Keys and OTM destroying the Bloodline, LA Knight, and Solo Sikoa, whether Raw has too many factions, and why WWE’s mid-card may be struggling despite Chad Gable, Baron Corbin, Trick Williams, Ethan Page, Dominik Mysterio, Big Cass, and Je’Von Evans all being in the mix.Plus, we preview Sunday Night’s Main Event: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton, Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker, Baron Corbin vs. Lil Yachty in a five-minute challenge, a possible Trick Williams United States Title opportunity, and Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Tatum Paxley vs. Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab.

The First Black Champ Podcast breaks down a chaotic WWE week as Sami Zayn costs Kevin Owens the WWE Championship against CM Punk—then attacks both men after the match. Is the Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens rivalry finally played out, or do the heightened stakes and CM Punk’s involvement make their latest chapter worth watching?We also discuss Lil Yachty’s upcoming five-minute challenge against Baron Corbin, his reported WWE Performance Center training, and the concern that celebrity involvement can take too much oxygen away from full-time talent. Plus: Solo Sikoa shocks Roman Reigns with a Samoan Spike, Jacob Fatu refuses to help either side, LA Knight joins Solo in taking out The Usos, and the Bloodline fracture gets more complicated.Finally, is Rey Mysterio firmly in the greatest-of-all-time conversation after another standout match with Chad Gable? We also hit the “Do We Care?” stories: Montez Ford taking shots at The Bloodline on AfterTheTide, reports of Ilja Dragunov’s WWE/TKO status, and the rumored John Cena Classic date.

The First Black Champ Podcast breaks down WWE’s biggest stories: Has the Bloodline storyline finally lost the fans and media, or are audiences reacting to uneven character direction? We discuss Zilla Fatu’s NXT debut, Jey Uso defeating Solo Sikoa, and what the result could mean for Jey’s relationship with the Bloodline.Plus, CM Punk and Kevin Owens are taking their rivalry to a personal level—so is there a line that WWE should not cross, and is too much “insider” storytelling hurting the emotional investment of casual fans? We also examine Chelsea Green retaining the Women’s World Championship, Tiffany Stratton’s costly assistance, Jacy Jayne’s U.S. title win, and whether Fatal Influence has become the women’s division’s defining championship act. Finally: Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed’s potential AEW arrival, Bayley’s uncertain WWE future, and whether Dominik Mysterio still needs to be framed through Rey Mysterio’s legacy.

J.R. Bang sits down with Chicago sports historian and author Jack Silverstein to explore the underrated moments, teams, and pioneers that shaped Chicago sports history. From the dominant 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series run and the overlooked origins of the Chicago Bulls to Negro Leagues visionary Rube Foster, sports innovator Arch Ward, historic Chicago boxing, and the city’s deep roots in baseball, football, basketball, and more—this episode is a must-watch for every Chicago sports fan.They also share personal fandom memories, sports heartbreak, Bears weather games, the Bulls’ legacy, growing up with Chicago teams, and why the city’s sports culture remains unmatched.

Is Roman Reigns really the most overrated main eventer in WWE history—or does that title belong to Hulk Hogan? First Black Champ breaks down Conrad Thompson’s viral 83 Weeks take, Kazeem Famuyide’s defense of Roman, Hogan’s pre-nWo run, and why “overrated” does not mean terrible.Plus, we recap SummerSlam Night Two: Roman Reigns retains against Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens returns, Chelsea Green suffers an orbital injury after winning the Women’s World Title, Chad Gable beats Penta, Baron Corbin takes Trick Williams’ title, and Danhausen defeats Dominik Mysterio. We also ask whether LA Knight or Solo Sikoa should challenge Roman next, if KO should take CM Punk’s championship, and what WWE should do with Chelsea Green’s title situation.

NL East/AL West Update - 1:54Trade Deadline Winners & Losers - 16:50

The Age of Oba is upon us. On this week’s episode of First Black Champ, Camp and Bang recap SummerSlam Night 1, highlighted by Oba Femi’s huge win over Brock Lesnar in The Beast’s hometown of Minneapolis. The guys also break down what’s next for CM Punk and Cody Rhodes after their clash, react to the rest of the card, and preview SummerSlam Night 2, including Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, the two mid-card title matches, and the interim Women’s Championship situation. To close the show, they salute Ron Simmons on the anniversary of his historic 1992 championship victory.

- NL East Update - 3:35- Trade Deadline Update - 13:45

We recap Trick Williams vs Laredo Kid on the pre-show, Fatal Influence winning the WWE Women’s Tag Titles from Brie Bella and Paige, DanHausen vs JD McDonough with big Knicks energy, and Lyra Valkyria submitting Bayley to shake up the women’s division.Then we dive into CM Punk & Cody Rhodes vs Gunther & Sami Zayn, Nick Aldis’ interference, and Punk flicking the belt in Cody’s face as the Undisputed Title story stays at “1:1.” We also look at the latest Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins chapter, with NBA Champion Jalen Brunson riding with Roman and Tyrese Haliburton siding with Seth, and ask if last Monday’s Raw promo really sold us on this match.From Rhea Ripley’s knee injury and the Interim Women’s World Title ladder match to “Who SHOULD win,” plus a full “Do We Care: SummerSlam Edition” segment covering Liv Morgan vs Iyo Sky, Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar, Penta vs Chad Gable, LA Knight, Solo Sikoa & Royce Keys vs The Bloodline, the five-way women’s ladder match, CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes, and Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins, this episode is your smart, unfiltered Black wrestling conversation about WWE’s biggest summer show.

The First Black Champ Podcast celebrates 9 years with a look back at classic moments before diving into the latest in WWE.CM Punk is now Undisputed WWE Champion after defeating Sami Zayn, raising questions about a potential showdown with Cody Rhodes. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins is finally official, but is it happening too fast?The crew discusses transitional champions, The Vision’s rise, and whether they’re becoming the next dominant faction. Plus, we recognize 30 years of the NWO and break down key topics including Gunther vs. Nick Aldis, Baron Corbin’s return, and Sheamus’ WWE future.

NL East Update - 1:35CBA Update - 23:00Rangers Update - 32:25

In this episode of With That Being Said, J.R. Bang brings on longtime friend and hip-hop sparring partner Camp From The Port to revisit their decades-long Jay-Z vs. Nas debates and give Nas his flowers through a focused conversation on Nas’s most underrated records. They each share their origin stories as fans—Camp initially turning off “The World Is Yours” on TV before eventually becoming a lifelong Nas listener, and J.R. coming in as a die-hard Jay-Z defender who grew up arguing Hov vs. Esco in high school and college. From there, they get into specific deep-cut Nas records that deserve more love, with Camp spotlighting “Undying Love” from I Am…, “Still Dreaming” and “Project Windows,” and “You Gotta Love It” off The Lost Tapes, while J.R. counters with favorites like “Small World,” “Last Words,” “Nas Is Coming,” and “Fear Of The Black Man’s Dick” from the Untitled album. Along the way, they unpack the cultural impact of “Takeover” and “Ether,” the way fans lie about what albums they actually heard, why I Am… and Nastradamus are better than their reputations, and how Nas’s late-career run with Hit-Boy has raised the bar for what aging rappers can sound like. 

- Built Different: Chicago White Sox rebuild picks up speed. - 1:25- Braves lose Strider, Will they make a move? - 12:32- Rangers Revival: The road to .500 - 19:25

On the first episode of the With That Being Said Podcast, host J.R. Bang is joined by Miriam Dixon, creator of “The Road To 40 and Beyond” and “Mimi’s Tease,” for a deep dive into the craziest TV shows and movies they’ve ever seen. Together, they unpack Miriam’s journey to 40, how her love of TV and film shaped her podcasts, and why dark storytelling hits different as you get older. Then they test their limits with suspense and horror, from psychological thrillers like Obsession and Cape Fear on Apple TV to classic nightmares like A Nightmare on Elm Street.J.R. and Miriam each share the TV episodes and films that stuck with them the most: Obsession’s cursed love story, the brutal seven deadly sins of Seven, and the Game of Thrones Red Wedding and Ramsay Bolton’s torture of Theon. Miriam adds her own list with the true‑crime‑inspired Monster: The Ed Gein Story, the twisted relationship thriller His & Hers, and more. They close with a rapid‑fire round on the scariest and craziest characters they’ve ever seen—and the one movie they refuse to watch under any circumstances.If you love TV and movie breakdowns, psychological thrillers, true‑crime‑inspired series, and honest conversations about how much horror you can really handle, this episode is for you. Follow the show, rate and review, and share it with a friend who lives for wild plot twists and dark, binge‑worthy stories.

- CBA Talk officially underway; Are we going to lose 2027? - 2:40- Early Trade Market Talk - 16:50- Braves are a machine Again - 24:26

Arsenal Football Club are Premier League Champions......nuff said SUBSCRIBE TO SCOTT'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@Barbchairscott FOLLOW SCOTT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://x.com/BarbChairScotthttps://www.tiktok.com/@barbchairscotthttps://www.instagram.com/barbchairscottSubscribe to the Barber's Chair Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BarbersChairNetwork

Drake dropped THREE albums in one weekend — Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti — reportedly to get out of his UMG deal, and we're reviewing all three! Is Drake back or are the albums mid? We're keeping it honest — no tribalism allowed.Then the NBA Conference Finals are HERE and we can't sleep on these games. Victor Wembanyama just put up 41 points, 24 rebounds in 49 minutes in a double-OT Game 1 WIN over OKC — making history as the youngest player ever with 40+ pts and 20+ reb in a playoff game. How great can Wemby be? Can the New York Knicks win the NBA Title? The Knicks took Game 1 over the Cavs in OT — is this finally their year?Plus — Mike B. checks in on his Chicago White Sox, Bang reviews a Netflix series, and we close it out with Hot Takes you're not ready for.

WWE Backlash is in the books, and we've got a packed episode breaking it all down! Roman Reigns defeated Jacob Fatu in what might be the most important match of 2026 — but is Fatu actually the monster heel WWE needs, or is he a tweener that loses his edge the more we see him? We compare him to legends like Vader and Umaga to figure out where he fits. Then we dive into the John Cena Classic — a fan-voted PLE pitting NXT vs. the main roster with a brand-new title on the line. Sounds cool, but the details are thin. Is this the future of WWE storytelling or a gimmick? Plus, 30 WWE releases have hit the wire, The New Day is gone over contract disputes, and Kevin Nash is out here telling wrestlers to unionize through SAG. Is he right? We debate it. And we throw out quick predictions for the next PLE before wrapping with a "Do We Care?" segment covering The New Day possibly heading to AEW, Mason Rook in NXT, and Oba Femi's open challenge.

Scott & Flows go over the Bears official 2026 schedule, the Bears getting a ton of primetime games, focusing on being better in the division & what are the most anticipated games on the schedule? 

On this episode of the Some Dude… Pod, Mike B and J.R. Bang break down Netflix’s “Roast of Kevin Hart” and ask if there is such a thing as jokes going too far or if people forgot what a roast is supposed to be. They debate whether roasts should even be televised in an era where every clip goes viral and context gets lost. Then they tap into the Druski and Erika Kirk controversy and how satire, “punching up,” and politics collide online today.From there, the guys run through some classic career moments like Chance the Rapper’s “Acid Rap” era and the Freddie Gibbs / Jeezy / Jim Jones saga. Mike B also checks in with his MomentaProject and early thoughts on the new Project Hail Mary movie before the show closes with a round of hot takes on comedy, hip-hop, and Hollywood.

Scott recaps a crazy day for The Arsenal & how they are dangerously close from becoming Premier League champions & all the backlash from the VAR decision.

Summertime Chi Heats Up - 4:00- Cubs on Fire while White Sox slowly climbTexas Drought - 22:05- Astros and Rangers championship window's all but closed.Early Trade Market - 31:00Braves vs Cubs NL showdown - 42:42

Scott & Flows are back to recap the Bears draft class, what their feelings are on the team's direction, grading the draft picks & they ask the questions do you blindly trust Ben Johnson? and is this team better than last season?SUBSCRIBE TO SCOTT'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@Barbchairscott FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://x.com/BarbChairScotthttps://www.tiktok.com/@barbchairscotthttps://www.instagram.com/barbchairscottFollow & Subscribe to the Barber's Chair Network on Spotify & Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nFJnUOYMmA78twcDnZgVzApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-barbers-chair-network/id1643892831Subscribe to the Barber's Chair Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BarbersChairNetwork

On this episode of the Some Dude… Pod, Mike B and J.R. Bang ask a simple question: are we really telling the truth about the new Michael Jackson movie? Bang explains why he liked the film “for what it was” while still breaking down what could have been better, how the story was told, and if a part 2 is even necessary. Mike gives his full thoughts on the biopic, from the performances to the music choices, and the guys debate what a truly honest Michael movie should look like. From there, they tap in on the Sean Mac and Yung Miami controversy, react to Spirit Airlines shutting down, and dissect Dame Dash’s latest Jay-Z rant, including whether people really cared about “Reasonable Doubt” when it dropped. They close the show with a fun Rick Ross vs. French Montana “club songs only” Versuz-style matchup.

Scott is back to recap a crazy matchweek 35 in the Premier League, the crazy City/Everton game which lead to Arsenal being back in the title race driving seat, has Bukayo Saka gotten his swagger back? plus Spurs might actually survive relegation? and a preview of the Champions League semi final second legs starting tonight in North London.

Braves streaking, NL East stinking - 2:00 The Murakami Experience; K’s/Walks/Homers - 18:50 OPS vs BA conversation The Ohtani conundrum - 36:45 Should Shohei count for two roster spots MLB expansion talk re-emerges - 41:30

Pierce Rob and Chris recap WrestleMania 42 in Vegas, the recent swarm of releases, and what's going on in All Elite Wrestling

Scott is joined by the homie Tosin of Shirtless Plantain Show to discuss the Premier League title race shootout between Arsenal & Man City, do Arsenal fans have the stomach to make it through the next month & why does the general public not really care about Man City as a football club? plus the two discuss the horror state of Chelsea Football Club, the relegation battle between West Ham & Tottenham & a preview of this weeks Champions League Semi-Final first legs.