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The Buck Stops Here
by Kirk Buchner
The Buck Stops Here is the official podcast of NotInHallOfFame.com, where host Kirk Buchner and his rotating cast of co-hosts—including Evan Nolan and Chris Mouradian—tackle the ever-evolving world of sports legacy. From Hall of Fame snubs to underappreciated legends, this show dives deep into the stories behind the stats. Whether it’s breaking down new inductees, debating controversial omissions, or spotlighting forgotten greats, The Buck Stops Here is where sports history gets the respect—and scrutiny—it deserves.
Episodes
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🚀WNBA Rookie MVP Shock, Rybakina Takes Over Tennis, NHL Legend's HOF Dilemma & Lane Johnson Retires!
Welcome back to The Elevator Show! Hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian are back to break down who is moving UP and DOWN in Hall of Fame stock this month.It’s a packed episode covering major milestones and retirements across the sports world. We discuss Olivia Miles' historic rookie MVP run in...
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Inside the Honus Wagner Museum: Rare Stories, The $7M Card & Holding His Actual Bat!
Kirk Buchner sits down with Jeff Keenan, president and curator of the Historical Society of Carnegie, home to the official Honus Wagner Museum in Pittsburgh, PA.Honus Wagner, the legendary Pittsburgh Pirates "Flying Dutchman," was just voted into the US Athletics Hall of Fame by the fans! In this...
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Rube Foster's Baseball Legacy & The Future of the Game | USAHOF Induction
Welcome to a very special episode of The Buck Stops Here, the official program of NotInHallOfFame.com and the United States Athletics Hall of Fame (USAHOF)!In this episode, host Kirk Buchner sits down with Doug Foster (grandnephew of the legendary Rube Foster) and Gill Florentino to celebrate…
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From Bo Schembechler to the NFL & Wall Street | Mitch Lyons Interview
Welcome to another special episode of The Buck Stops Here, the official program of NotInHallOfFame.com and the United States Athletics Hall of Fame!Today, host Kirk Buchner sits down with former Michigan State, Atlanta Falcons, and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Mitch Lyons. Mitch shares…
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The Hall of Fame Voting PURGE: Jim Porter's Agenda, Belichick's Path & The Death of Senior Players
The Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee has been slashed in half, and the landscape of Canton will never be the same. Kirk Buchner, Jack Silverstein, Ron Katz, and Paul Lawrence break down the seismic shift in the voting process, Jim Porter's controversial "vision," and what this means...
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MLB Playoff Predictions & Wagers! 🏆 Red Sox vs. Yankees, Astros, & NL Showdowns
Welcome back to a special episode of The Buck Stops Here! Kirk Buchner and Dave Whitlock are breaking down the MLB Postseason. We kick things off with some nostalgic playoff memories from the 1980s before diving headfirst into intense predictions and friendly wagers for the Wild Card and Division...
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NFL & NBA Scandals, UFC Records & Jelly Roll's Kimmel Disaster | The Elevator Show
Welcome back to The Elevator Show! Hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian are back to break down who is riding the elevator up to the Hall of Fame and who is taking the express route down.In this August 2026 episode, we dive deep into the massive fallout from the Clippers' front office scandal…
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Keith Hernandez HOF Snub, NBA Flopping & The Truth About LeBron | Interview with Jake Cardinale
Welcome back to The Buck Stops Here, the official program of the Not In Hall of Fame! Host Kirk Buchner sits down with Jake Cardinale from Talkin Sports with Jake for a wide-ranging conversation about sports' biggest snubs, fierce New York rivalries, and the current state of the NBA.Jake breaks...
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Ultimate USAHOF Football Ballot Breakdown & Player Ratings
Welcome to a special episode of the Buck Stops Here podcast! Host Kirk Buchner is joined by football historians and scouting experts Ken Crippen (Football Learning Academy) and Bill Carroll (Zennie62Media / Team NBS Media) to break down the football candidates on the United States Athletics Hall…
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From NFL Trenches to IndyCar Pit Lane: Ben Braden’s Incredible Journey
In this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian sit down with former University of Michigan standout and NFL offensive lineman Ben Braden. Ben takes us through his wild journey from a multi-sport high school kid to navigating the Brady Hoke and Jim Harbaugh...
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Why Don’t Women Play Baseball? The Truth Behind Softball & The New Pro League | Steve Hendershot
Why did women’s baseball disappear after WWII, and why is softball considered the "default" sport for girls? In this deep dive, Kirk Buchner sits down with investigative journalist Steve Hendershot, host of the podcast Uningrained. Steve shares his journey from correcting a friend about "girls'...
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The NBA Hall of Fame is Broken | Reacting to Ben Golliver's 11 Future HOFers
Kirk and Chris dive into ESPN’s Ben Golliver’s latest article detailing 11 men’s NBA players who could be elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in the next three years. (https://www.espnlacrosse.com/2026/08/14/the-11-nba-players-on-the-basketball-hall-of-fames-waiting-list/…
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Tony Romo FIRED? 😱 Lizzo's Career is OVER & WNBA Owner Suspended! | July Elevator Show
Welcome back to The Elevator Show! 🛗⬆️⬇️Hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian are back to evaluate who is going UP and who is going DOWN in the Hall of Fame elevator this past month. July might have been a slow month for some, but the drama, comebacks, and collapses were off the charts!This...
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Ranking the Greatest Coaches & Managers in Sports History | Author Matthew DiBiase
Welcome back to The Buck Stops Here, the official program of NotInHallOfFame.com and the United States Athletics Hall of Fame!Today, host Kirk Buchner sits down with sports historian, SABR member, and acclaimed author Matthew DiBiase. Matthew is the groundbreaking author behind a series of books...
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MLB Midseason Awards, World Cup Final Thoughts & NFL HOF Ballot Preview
Kirk Buchner and Dave Whitlock are back for another episode of The Buck Stops Here! Fresh off the All-Star break, the guys break down the MLB midseason awards, debating the MVP and Cy Young races, and building their ultimate All-MLB Team 1. Plus, they share their unfiltered thoughts on the World...
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Jim Thorpe’s Granddaughters Reveal the Untold Truth About America's Greatest Athlete
The legend of Jim Thorpe is known worldwide, but the personal stories of the man behind the medals are kept alive by his family.In this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, host Kirk Buchner sits down with Anita, Mary, and Teresa Thorpe—the granddaughters of the legendary first-ballot inductee...
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Country Music Hall of Fame Predictions: Seismic Jumps, Controversies & Crossover Hits
Welcome back to The Buck Stops Here, the official podcast of NotInHallOfFame.com! Host Kirk Buchner is joined by Aaron Edward Freeman, the mastermind and curator behind the Country Music Hall of Fame prediction list.In this episode, Kirk and Aaron break down the latest seismic shifts in the…
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Wes Welker's HOF Case & The Eli Manning Debate!
Welcome back to The Buck Stops Here! In this special episode, Kirk is joined by regular guest and Long Island native Robert Dobek to step away from baseball and tackle the gridiron and the ice.First, Kirk breaks down some breaking news and "shady" optics surrounding the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame...
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Bergeron, Price & Tkachuk Make HHOF + The Brian Burke Committee Controversy
Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 9 of The Buck Stops Here! Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan are back to break down the newly announced 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class. We celebrate first-ballot legends like Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, and Keith Tkachuk, but we also take the HHOF selection committee...
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🏀🏒 The Elevator Show: Knicks & Hurricanes HOF Cases, Baseball Slumps & WWE Curses!
Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian are back on The Elevator Show to break down the massive Hall of Fame implications following the NBA and NHL Finals!The New York Knicks are finally champions, ending a decades-long drought! Kirk breaks down how Jalen Brunson, Leon Rose, and Mike Brown solidify…
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Hockey Hall of Fame SHOCKERS: Brian Burke’s Self-Vote, Surprise Goalies & Tkachuk’s Call!
The NHL season isn't truly over until the Hockey Hall of Fame class is announced, and this year’s ballot brought some serious heat! Kirk, Chris, and Ron break down the newest inductees, starting with the undisputed first-ballot lock, Patrice Bergeron. But things get spicy fast as the guys dissect...
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Hockey Hall of Fame Predictions: Bergeron, Marleau, Zetterberg & The Don Cherry Debate!
Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian break down their predictions for the upcoming Hockey Hall of Fame class! With the 18-person selection committee preparing to make their decisions, the guys debate the biggest locks, the dark horses, and the potential snubs.They discuss Patrice Bergeron's historic...
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Is Omar Vizquel a Hall of Famer? | 90s Indians, Ozzie Smith & NHL Talk
Welcome back to a special episode of The Buck Stops Here! Host Kirk Buchner is joined by his old friend Robert Dobek from Long Island for a deep dive into one of baseball's most complicated and controversial Hall of Fame cases: Omar Vizquel.With Vizquel on his final year of eligibility on the…
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Are the Chicago Bears Moving to Indiana? | Jack Silverstein Breaks Down the Stadium Drama
Are the Chicago Bears really leaving Illinois for Hammond, Indiana? In this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, host Kirk Buchner sits down with Chicago’s premier sports historian, Jack Silverstein, to cut through the noise, rumors, and political theater surrounding the Bears' stadium...
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From Childhood Hobby to High-Value Asset: The Business of Sports Card Collecting with Bill Murphy
Host Kirk Buchner sits down with New England-based sports card expert Bill Murphy to unpack the evolution of card collecting—from nostalgic childhood pastime to legitimate alternative asset class. Bill shares his personal journey into the hobby, breaks down the difference between vintage "Grail...
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The Untold Story of Nolan Ryan: Secrets, Speed & The Man Behind the Legend | Tim Brown Interview
In this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, host Kirk Buchner sits down with New York Times bestselling author Tim Brown to dive deep into his latest biography on baseball legend Nolan Ryan. From the dusty high school diamonds of Alvin, Texas, to the modern era’s changing approach to…
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Ted Turner & Bobby Cox Tributes, World Cup 2026 Drama, Adrian Peterson RoH
Welcome to Season 7, Episode 8 of The Buck Stops Here with Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan! 🎙️In this episode, we cover:⚾️ Legends Lost: Tributes to media visionary Ted Turner, Braves icon Bobby Cox, Yankees voice John Sterling, and first openly gay NBA player Jason Collins — plus a full rundown of...
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From Baseball to Boardroom: Gill Florentino on Leadership, Resilience & "The Home We Built"
In this powerful episode of The Buck Stops Here, host Kirk Buchner sits down with Gill Florentino—former professional baseball player, JP Morgan executive, and author of the inspiring memoir "The Home We Built: A Memoir of Drive, Determination, and Leadership."Gill opens up about his journey from...
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Hall of Fame Chances: Wemby's Rise, LIV Golf Fallout & Derrick Rose | April 2026 Elevator Show
Welcome to the April episode of The Elevator Show! 🏀⛳🏈🏒 In this monthly series, hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian break down which athletes are riding the Hall of Fame elevator UP and which ones are plummeting DOWN.This month, we dive into:🔻 The Basketball Hall of Fame's shifting…
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2026 United States Athletics Hall of Fame New Nominations! Voting is Now Open!
🗳️ VOTING IS NOW OPEN! Cast your vote for the Class of 2026 at www.theUSAHOF.comWelcome to a special episode of The Buck Stops Here, the official podcast of the United States Athletics Hall of Fame! For the first time ever, we're unveiling the complete list of 31 NEW athlete nominees eligible…
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Pujols vs. Yadi? Hockey HOF Predictions & USA Hall of Fame Updates | Buck Stops Here
Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan dive into the latest Hall of Fame news across baseball, hockey, football, and beyond! In this episode, they break down the St. Louis Cardinals HOF ballot (Pujols vs. Yadi?), predict the Patriots & Chiefs inductees, analyze the Hockey Hall of Fame’s upcoming class, and...
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2026 NHL Playoffs Preview: Bold Predictions, Upset Alerts & First-Round Matchups Breakdown
🚨 HISTORIC NHL PLAYOFFS ALERT 🚨For the first time ever, neither the defending Stanley Cup champions NOR the Presidents' Trophy winners made the 2026 playoffs. What does that mean for hockey's most intense postseason?Join hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian for a no-holds-barred preview of…
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The Buck Stops Here – S7E6: Rock Hall 2026 Class Revealed + Basketball Hall Drama
Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan break down the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 inductee class, announced live on American Idol (yes, really). They analyze the front-door inductees—Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan—and…
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Bam Adebayo's 83 Points, NHL Iron Man Streaks & Jaden Ivey's Shocking Implosion March 2026 Elevator
Welcome to the March episode of the Not In Hall of Fame Elevator Show! Join Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian as they look back at the past 30 days to see who rode the elevator up toward Hall of Fame immortality, and who took a tumble down.This month, we break down Bam Adebayo’s 83-point…
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Country Music Hall of Fame 2026 Predictions: Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift & More!
Welcome to a special episode of The Buck Stops Here! Host Kirk Buchner (NotInHallOfFame.com) sits down with Aaron Edward Freeman, the curator of the Country Music Hall of Fame lists for NotInHallOfFame.com.In this episode, we dive deep into the regimented world of the Country Music Hall of Fame...
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Stafford's MVP Case & Hilary Knight's Legacy | The Elevator Show (Feb 2026)
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of The Elevator Show! Hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian ride the fictional Hall of Fame elevator to decide who is moving up toward immortality and who is heading back down to the lobby.🏈 NFL: Matthew Stafford's MVP & Super Bowl win vs. Drake Maye's Super...
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Rock Hall 2026 Nominees BREAKDOWN: Wu-Tang, Phil Collins, Mariah Carey & More!
Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan dive deep into the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees! From Wu-Tang Clan and Phil Collins to Mariah Carey and Iron Maiden, we break down every nominee, make our predictions, and discuss who deserves that backdoor entry. Plus, we pay tribute to legends we've lost...
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Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists Revealed | Blake Griffin, Candace Parker
Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan break down the Basketball Hall of Fame finalists for 2026! The guys dive deep into this year's candidates, from locks like Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne to controversial picks like Joey Crawford. They also discuss Chris Paul's retirement, the NBA's tanking...
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🏒 OLYMPIC HOCKEY 2026: Canada vs USA Showdown Predicted! | Medals, Roster Breakdowns & Dark Horses
🏒 The wait is over! For the first time in 12 years, the world's greatest hockey players are back at the Olympics—and our panel breaks down EVERYTHING you need to know about the Milan-Cortina 2026 tournament.In this special episode of the NotInHallOfFame.com podcast, Canadian host Kirk Buchner...
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Belichick SNUBBED: Pro Football Hall of Fame Chaos & Jim Porter's Blunder
🏈 The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class is in—but at what cost? Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan break down the controversial selections of Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly, and Roger Craig… and the stunning omissions of Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft that have left fans...
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Clark Judge Breaks Down Belichick Snub, Roger Craig's Induction & Broken Selection Process
In this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, Hall of Fame selector Clark Judge joins hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian for an unfiltered deep dive into the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class—and why the selection process may be broken.Judge reveals what really happened behind closed…
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SHOCKING 2026 Hall of Fame Class: Belichick & Kraft SNUBBED While Brees, Fitzgerald Shine
🏈 The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class is official—and it's one of the most controversial in recent memory. Kirk Buchner and Hall of Fame expert Paul Lawrence break down the full results live after the NFL Honors announcement.✅ INDUCTED:• Drew Brees (QB) – First-ballot legend with...
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January 2026 HOF Elevator: Nicki Minaj's Risk, Sha'Carri's Reckless Driving & NFL Coaching Chaos
Welcome to the January 2026 episode of The Elevator Show! Kirk Buchner (founder of NotInHallOfFame.com and the United States Athletics Hall of Fame) and Chris Mouradian break down who rose and fell in the past 30 days across sports and entertainment.• Nicki Minaj's political alignment with Trump...
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The Belichick Black Eye: Emergency Episode on Pro Football Hall of Fame's Stunning Snub
In an unprecedented emergency recording, Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan—joined by Jack Silverstein, Ron Katz, and Chris Mouradian—react to breaking news that Bill Belichick has been shockingly excluded from the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026. With results leaking just hours before their...
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PFHOF Finalists Breakdown | Brees, Fitzgerald, Manning, Gore?
Season 7 kicks off with a deep dive into the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists! Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan break down every candidate—from locks like Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald, to controversial names like Eli Manning, to long-overlooked stars like Kevin Williams and Frank Gore.We…
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Pro Football Hall of Fame 2026 Finalists Breakdown: Brees, Fitzgerald, & Surprises!
In this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, host Kirk Buchner is joined by Pro Football Hall of Fame expert Paul Lawrence to break down the 2026 Modern-Era Finalists. They dive deep into the tough new voting rules, analyze locks like Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald, debate the cases of Eli...
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Jake Paul Elevator UP? Stefon Diggs Pause & Pete Carroll DOWN | The Elevator Show – December 2025
Welcome to the latest episode of The Elevator Show from NotInHallOfFame.com! Hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian dive into the ever-evolving Hall of Fame conversations across sports—and even music—with their signature blend of insight, humor, and honest takes.In this episode:Why Jake Paul…
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Basketball Hall of Fame 2025 Nominees: The Good, The Bad, and The Snubbed
Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian dive into the massive list of over 200 nominees for the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. From headliners like Blake Griffin to the curious inclusion of Scott Skiles and the shocking omissions of stars like Sean Kemp and Horace Grant, the guys break down…
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Hall of Fame Show: Coaching Scandals, World Cup Pricing, & Baseball Hall of Fame Snubs!
Welcome to Season 6, Episode 16 of The Hall of Fame Show with Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan!In this packed episode, the guys kick off the show with stories from the recent U.S. Athletics Hall of Fame announcement, featuring incredible insight from special guest Upton Bell, who was described as "an...
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Bill Belichick & Robert Kraft vs. The Seniors: Analyzing the ProFootball Hall of Fame Class Nominees
The Pro Football Hall of Fame voting process is more complicated than ever! Kirk Buchner and Paul Lawrence break down the final five non-Modern Era candidates for the Hall of Fame class: Coach Bill Belichick, Contributor Robert Kraft, and Senior Players Ken Anderson, Roger Craig, and L.C....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Buck Stops Here is the official podcast of NotInHallOfFame.com, where host Kirk Buchner and his rotating cast of co-hosts—including Evan Nolan and Chris Mouradian—tackle the ever-evolving world of sports legacy. From Hall of Fame snubs to underappreciated legends, this show dives deep into the stories behind the stats. Whether it’s breaking down new inductees, debating controversial omissions, or spotlighting forgotten greats, The Buck Stops Here is where sports history gets the respect—and scrutiny—it deserves.
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The Buck Stops Here is the official podcast of NotInHallOfFame.com, where host Kirk Buchner and his rotating cast of co-hosts—including Evan Nolan and Chris Mouradian—tackle the ever-evolving world of sports legacy. From Hall of Fame snubs to underappreciated legends, this show dives deep into the...
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