The Mac & Main Show

On the inaugural episode of "Behind the Show," Jack Main dives into what Minor Leaguers are doing to combat criminally low wages, and a lack of quality nutrition. Jack talks with former minor league manager, Rick Magnante, a current Houston Astros athletic trainer, Toshi Nagahara, minor league clubhouse manager, Jack Zagursky, Tampa Bay Rays minor league pitcher and Co-Founder of More Than Baseball, Simon Rosenblum-Larson, and SNY's New York Mets minor league beat writer, Jacob Resnick.

The MAAC tournament is RIGHT around the corner and Q30 Sports Men's Basketball Beat Reporters Jack Main, Eric Kerr, Ross Meglin, and Jon Surratt have all you need to know heading into postseason play.

Love is in the air as Jack and Eric welcome ESPN associate online editor Lo Yarnall into the booth, fresh off her week in Los Angeles covering the events leading up to the Super Bowl!  What were Lo's experiances? And how did she get an oppertunity to interview former Browns head coach Hue Jackson?  All that and more on Mac & Main.

IT'S SUPER BOWL WEEK!  Jack and Eric welcome in Associate Professor of Journalism and certified football guy, Rich Hanley to talk about the Brian Flores class action law suit, as well as the major story lines heading into Super Bowl LVI.

TOM BRADY IS NO LONGER AN NFL PLAYER! Jack and Eric, lifetime Patriots fans react to the news that of Tom Brady's retirement, and how the breaking of his retirement could have been handled better.  WBZ News Boston's Adam Kaufman stops by to talk about the NFL playoffs and what the Patriots and Celtics need to do to improve their teams moving forward.

Jack and Eric are back in the booth for the final live semester of the Mac & Main show!  After a hot start to the NFL playoffs, does the NFL need to look at amending their overtime rules? The guys disscus it here on the Mac & Main show.

Eric Kerr sits down with Quinnipiac student and Carolina Panthers Athletic Training intern Kate Duffy to talk about how the NFL handles COVID-19 cases, and injuries.  What does it take to clear protocols, and what does the NFL do to help prevent COVID breakouts?  Find out all that and more in this action-packed 30-minute show.

Jack, Eric and Jacob sit down with YouTuber Zack Hample to talk about his career and how he has evolved his platform to conform to modern times.  How does Zack reach such a broad international audience?  And what are his biggest career accomplishments?

Marc Lore, owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx talks about how he partnered up with baseball legend Alex Rodriguez, and his plans and goals for the future of the T-Wolves and Lynx. 

Mac & Main's first athlete guest of the year is 2020-2021 Women's Basketball MAAC Player of the Year, Senior Guard Mackenzie DeWees!  She talks about her teams upcoming season opener against Fordham, as well as what makes her such an elite rebounding guard, despite being the shortest player on the roster.  We also hear about some of head coach Trish Fabbri's hidden talents and coaching tactics in the huddle!

The boys are in the booth with Quinnipiac Bobcat Sports Network broadcast manager, Griffin Kass!  The Atlanta Braves currently have a 3-1 lead in the 2021 World Series, but the boys aren't counting Houston out yet.  If Houston pulls off the upset, how will it effect the legacy of the guys who were on the 2017 team?  Do they get a pardon?  The Boston Celtics have had a rough start to their season, can Udoka help turn around a rocky start to his Celtics tenure.  The guys end the show playing their version of "Who he play for" NBA edition.

Jack Main and Eric Kerr are baffled that the Boston Red Sox are giving themselves a chance to make it to the World Series, as the BoSox play the Astros in game three of the American League Championship Series.  Does Boston's Grand Slam party give them enough momentum to slingshot into the World Series?  Hear from the guys about the Sox and NBA opening night!

Quinnipiac Volleyball head coach Kyle Robinson joins the show to talk about his teams start to the season!  How did Robinson fare in his professional career, and how does he re-build after a COVID struck season?  The Pats and Sox both had bummer weekends... how do the guys think they will compete against some of the best competition this coming week?  All that and more on the Mac & Main show.

The Boston Red Sox are on pace to win the American League Wild Card, but Jack Main is not convinced that they will make it out of the ALDS no matter what.  Eric Kerr gives his waiver wire pickup's and the guys end with a little guessing game that pushes their Quinnipiac Athletics knowledge.

Jack and Eric return to the booth after week one of the NFL.  The guys react to how Mac Jones played in his pro debut, and who was to blame for the Patriots one-point loss to the Dolphins.  Student Government Association Vice President of Public Relations Carmine Grippo joins the show for the second half to talk about his career at Quinnipiac, and some of his goals heading into his junior year at the Q.

Quinnipiac Men's Basketball Senior Jacob Rigoni talks sits down with Jack Main to talk about his career at Quinnipiac and what his future might hold.

The last Mac & Main with Steve McAvoy and Jack Main.  Thank you to all our listeners over the past few years.  You all have helped us in so many ways you couldn't imagine and from the bottom of our hearts... thank you. - Jack and Steve

The Future of the Mac & Main show is up in the air.  Whats next for Steve and Jack.  Find out now

Its the second meeting between Jack Main and Quinnipiac Dean of the School of Communications Chris Roush for an epic jeopardy battle.  Will Jack move to 2-0? or will Roush secure his first ever victory in Mac & Main Jeopardy?

Steve McAvoy makes the HOTTEST TAKE in Mac & Main HISTORY.  You DON'T want to miss this one

Quinnipiac University announced a $90 semesterly parking fee on commuter students beginning in the 2021 school year, angering a number of students. Gabriella Colello has been working to help get this fee overturned... and this is how

The guys give an adjective to key MLB teams this year.

Jack Main welcome in Quinnipiac Student Media legends Kevin Perez, Max Schriber, Jonathan Banks, Pat Pitts and Matt McAuliffe to break down EVERYTHING you need to know about Super Bowl LV

The newly revamped NFL playoff structure is set to take place today! With new faces in the playoffs for the first time, and some firmiliar faces returning, who will be holding the Lombardi trophy this year in Tampa Bay? Pat Pitts of 4th and Goal Underground Sports Phillidelphia joins the boys.

The Mac & Main show presents its fourth instalment of Jeopardy featuring The Quinnipiac Dean of Communications, Chris Roush.

Live in studio, Jack and Steve beg the NFL to impliment a bubble format for the remainder of the season with new cases popping up everyday across the league.  WDEV's Brady Farkas joins the guys on the second half of the show to talk about his career in radio and also where the Red Sox should go to get back to competing.

While Jack is on lockdown, Steve takes over in the booth to talk about the latest in the NFL, as well as a preview for the 2020 World Series. 

Jack is out hosting SportsPaws on Q30 so Steve calls on Eric Kerr to recap the NBA finals and Max Schreiber to talk about how the Yankees can get break through their postseason rut.

With Steve out for the week, Jack welcomes in new elected Junior Class President Eric Kerr to talk about the NBA, and discuss his plans while on SGA for the school year.

Quinnipaic Women's Soccer goalie, and Co MAAC Rookie of The Year, Meaghan Phillips joins the studio to talk about her first season at Quinnipiac, and what the goals she has for the herself and the team moving forward.

Back in studio for the first time in 6 months, Jack and Steve discuss what has been the talk of the sports world since June, as well as preview the remainder of the NBA playoffs, and the NFL season.  

Almost two weeks have gone by since the murder of George Floyd, and the guys decide to take a minute to reflect on the state of unrest in America, and voice their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.  The NBA has made a set return date for July 31st!  Who will be playing and who has a best chance to win the title in October?

After The Last Dance finale, the boys finally tackle the long debate about who the Greatest of All Time is... Michael Jordan or LeBron James.

Pat Pitts is back on the ZOOM call to talk about the upcoming NFL daft and about some potential blockbuster trades that could happen the day of... plus the guys roll out a new segment... find out what it is on this special edition of the Mac & Main Show!

Jack and Steve welcome in Eric Kerr and Joe LoGrippo to talk about if the MLB and NBA are going to be able to get a season off, and what it might look like if they play in 2020.

Jack Main and Steven McAvoy are back after an unplanned two week break due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, and they are streaming this episode via ZOOM.  Underground Sports Co-Founder Pat Pitts calls in to talk about the NFL free agency, as well as provide some insite into Tom Brady's move out of New England, and into Tampa Bay.  Steve and Jack wrap up the episode by talking about how baseball will move forward with their 2020 season, should it resume. 

It's that time of year where sports are at a lull, and Jack and Steve look for new ways to entertain the audiance.  They welcomed in first time guests Will Fowler and Jacpb Resnick of QBSN and WQAQ.  The guys quiz each other on baseball trivia, and talk about the state of Quinnipiac Athletics.  

Jack Main and Steve McAvoy talk about the latest and greatest in the sign stealing saga of the Houston Astros, and if Commisinor Rob Mandfred is handling it well, or if players should be suspended for their rolls in the scheme.  Will Tom Brady stay with New England?  Steve maps out every possible destination for the future Hall of Famer. 

One of the biggest trades in major league history sent 5 tool outfielder, Mookie Betts and Cy Young Award Winner David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Boston Red Sox.  Jack and Steve's differeing opinions clash, while Nick Martin comes in to talk about the NBA trade deadline.

Jack and Steve recap the best moments in sports with a special hour and a half edition of the Mac & Main Show.  Pat Pitts calls in to talk NFL football, and what the Patriots need to do to get back on track

Jack Main and Steven McAvoy are joined by special guest, Lake Monsters Manager Rick Magnante to disscus the latest in baseball from sign stealing, to the future of minor league baseball.

Jack and Steve are joined by Steve Pappas of the Dump and Change podcast to talk college football and give his predictions for the college football playoff.  The show wraps up with previewing the MLB off season, and the blitz for six,  

Jack and Steve sit down to give their reactions to the 2019 World Series... talking about how the Nats were able to rally around their identity... and whats in store for these teams moving forward... and Hall of Fame implications for the key players on both teams.  

As the World Series wraps up this week, Jack and Steve turn their attention to the hardwood as the NBA season gets going in full swing.  Special guest and NBA super fan Eric Kerr comes in for his first appreance of the second season, to break down expectations for all notable teams.  

Its the most wonderful time of the year for Jack and Steve as they prepare for the 2019 World Series, breaking down each key player for the Astros and Nationals and making official predictions.  Nick Martin joins the cast to talk about NBA opening day, and disscuss week 6 in the NFL.  

Steve and Jack are giddy as can be with the MLB postseason in full swing, giving you play-by-play content from NLDS game 4, Braves @ Cardinals.  Steve and Jack make there LCS predictions, and cap off the show by talking week 5 of the NFL season.  Steve makes his hottest take of the year!

The NFL is well underway as week 3 brought us SIX(!) first time Quarterbacks.  Steven Pappas of WQAQ's Dump and Change joins Jack and Steve to talk NFL and College Football, and what to expect from these 6 QB's for the rest of the year.  

Mike and Dan Kagan are back with the boys to discuss fantasy football, the Quarterback injury epedemic, and a small NHL preview.  Jack and Steven discuss the MLB playoff race.  

The Boys are back in the booth!  Jack Main and Steven McAvoy sit down on monday to disscuss week one of the NFL and some fantasy updates.  Later in the show, they talk about the MLB and what they expect to happen in each wild card race.  

Jack Main and Steven McAvoy are back with a preview to season 2 of the Mac & Main Show!  Today, they sit down to talk about what happend over the summer, and predict outcomes in the MLB playoffs, as well as the NBA and NFL regular seasons