Westwood One Sports Night

With the news of Aaron Donald's return, Johnny Ballgame puts a great spin on the topic. What are the best comebacks in sports history? The phones are lit up all night long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Wickett reacts to Aaron Donald returning to the Los Angeles Rams, making them one of the strongest Super Bowl favorites in recent history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham tells why it might be better off for the Vikings and JJ McCarthy to go their separate ways, breaks down why LSU-Clemson is the main event in Week 1 of the college football season, reacts to Aaron Donald returning to the Rams, Brock Vereen, of 97.1 The Fan in LA, joins the show to detail everything that went into the return of Aaron Donald, and WD sends the show into a frenzy when he claims Derek Jeter is the greatest Yankee of all time, not Babe Ruth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell Willingham explains why he still doesn't expect much from UNC even after beating TCU in Week 0, poses the question of whether Bill Belichick is more likely to have success at UNC or make a return to the NFL, details everything happening on NFL cut day from what the Steelers QB future looks like to the Vikings potentially moving on from JJ McCarthy, and reacts the story of the scammer posing as a Niners player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elijah Campbell reacts to Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels beating TCU in Week 0, tells why the Baltimore Ravens are under the most pressure of anybody in the NFL, breaks down why Caleb Downs will be the best rookie in the NFL this year, and details JJ McCarthy quickly going down as one of the biggest failures in the history of the Minnesota Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08.29.26 John Lund starts the show by discussing the biggest stories going on in sports right now. Will Patrick Mahomes be himself at the start of the NFL season for the Kansas City Chiefs? Can USC and Lincoln Riley return to their glory days? What are the most intriguing storylines of the NFL season? How will Bill Belichick be viewed when his career is over? Has Pete Crow-Armstrong sealed the National League MVP? What to make of the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings quarterback situations. Are the Los Angeles Dodgers vulnerable with the latest news about Shohei Ohtani? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08.29.26 Mike Wickett starts the show by discussing the biggest storylines surrounding the final week of the NFL preseason. Did the Cleveland Browns get it right by naming Deshaun Watson the starting QB? Should the Las Vegas Raiders be concerned about Ferenando Mendoza’s performance? Is Los Angeles Rams QB Ty Simpson for real? Jared Dubin from CBS Sports joins the show to discuss NFL preseason storylines. Who will win the backup QB job for the Dallas Cowboys? Can the Chiefs and Bills compete with lackluster WR rooms? Will the Baltimore Ravens live up to expectations? How good will CJ Stroud be this upcoming season? What to make of Bill Belichick’s season 2 debut at North Carolina. Marc Ryan from the Detroit LIons Radio Network joins the show. How good will the Lions be this season? Will Green Bay Packers Josh Jacobs miss any games? Sports Illustrated College Football Writer Bryan Fischer joins Mike to preview the college football season. How will the Big Ten play out? Will LSU live up to the hype? How good will Notre Dame be? Will the Minnesota Vikings part ways with JJ McCarthy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham explains why UNC's win over TCU to open the college football season, was the biggest win for Bill Belichick since his last Super Bowl, breaks down why the vibes are bad for the San Francisco 49ers right now, details how TCU is resembling last year's UNC team, and East Carolina head coach, Blake Harrell, joins the show to detail prepping for the opener at Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell Willingham explains why he doesn't think Fernando Mendoza was worth being taken number one overall, breaks down the current legal mess in college football, tries to make sense of Colorado not being better under Deion Sanders' tenure as head coach, makes a bold prediction for the UNC-TCU opener, and finally tries the Chick-fila waffle sandwich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham details why there is nothing sadder than going to the Dolphins-Falcons preseason game to boo Tua, makes the case for Oregon to win their first national championship in program history, tells why he has Kansas State as an underdog that will go from unranked to making the College Football Playoff, and John Fanta, of NBC Sports, joins the show to completely blast the Cleveland Browns for how they've handled the quarterback position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham explains why it's not an indictment on Fernando Mendoza that he's not ready to start for the Raiders week 1, tells why Houston Texans edge rusher, Danielle Hunter, is the most underappreciated player in the NFL, Panthers corner, Jaycee Horn, joins the show to detail having Luke Kuechly still in the building in Carolina, and Josh tells why the pros returning to college in football has been completely overblown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell Willingham reacts to the NFL ditching the Pro Bowl and shares the biggest benefit of cancelling the Pro Bowl. Lynnell discusses the state of college football. Josh Graham joins following Panthers and Texans joint practice. Matt Vederame joins to discuss NFL. Dalton Wasserman joins to talk College Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell Willingham reacts to the Big Ten and SEC making rulings against NFL players returning to college sports. Lynnell wonders if the conferences can be trusted with the power they've given themselves. Lynnell reacts to whether or not Patrick Mahomes will play Week 1. Nell's Super Six Pack on NFL teams that will underachieve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell Willingham reacts to Deshaun Watson being named QB1 in Cleveland. Lynnell wonders if this will benefit or harm Shedeur Sanders in the long run. Lynnell discusses the current state of college football. Lynnell discusses the Enes Kanter vs WNBA saga. Lynnell discusses whether or not the Washington Commanders can protect Jayden Daniels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08.23.26 John Lund starts the show by discussing the biggest storylines in sports right now. Did Deshaun Watson deserve to get booed by Cleveland Browns fans and did head coach Todd Monken throw him under the bus? Is Jon Gruden being in the NFL better for the sport? Are the San Francisco 49ers a healthy season away from being contenders? Did the Las Vegas Raiders dodge a bullet with the Ashton Jeanty injury news? Is Oregon head coach Dan Lanning missing the mark with his comments on players being able to return to college if they have eligibility left? What are the best college football matchups of the season? Which NFL rookies are must see TV? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08.23.26 Mike Wickett starts the show by discussing the injury to Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty. Where do the Raiders go from here? J.P. Shadrick, Arizona Cardinals Radio Play-By-Play voice joins Mike to discuss the outlook for the Cardinals this season. Do the New York Jets have potential to win 8 or 9 games? Justin Penik of Talkin Giants joins Mike to discuss the new-look Giants under John Harbaugh in his first season.  How has Jaxson Dart looked this pre-season? Can the Cincinnati Bengals be a Super Bowl contender this season? Bill Bender of the SportingNews joins Mike to discuss the biggest storylines in College Football. Is Kalen Deboer on the hotseat? Who should be the #1 team in the nation right now? Mike and producer Stu then play This or That. Where will Deshaun Watson play football in 2027? Where will the San Francisco 49ers finish? Will the Miami Hurricanes make a deep playoff run? Which NFL rookie is the most exciting? Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins Mike to talk Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham explains why Deshaun Watson can't be the Cleveland Browns QB1 after yesterday's crash out, tells who he believes is the fraud top ten college football team that will finish the year unranked, reacts to the return of Jon Gruden in the broadcast booth, reveals why the NFL will eventually have an international team, and gives his beach hacks in Unusual Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell Willingham breaks down Shedeur Sanders outplaying Deshaun Watson in Week 2 of preseason action, goes off on Dan Quinn not sending Jayden Daniels and the Commanders offense back out for a second drive against Detroit, tells why JJ McCarthy may not be an NFL quarterback, and breaks down Deshaun Watson's comments on being booed in front of the Cleveland home crowd yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Lund reacts to Deshaun Watson's comments after being booed by his home crowd, discusses college football players going back to college after being in NFL camps, details the return of Jon Gruden into the broadcasting booth, takes callers suggestions on "what we should be talking about", and John breaks down what the Dodgers financial future could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Wickett delivers value nuggets from each Week 2 preseason game, Locked on Steelers host, Christopher Carter, joins the show to discuss the quarterback situation when Aaron Rodgers retires, Fred Segal, of Old Take Exposed joins the show, and Wickett reacts and takes calls from fired up Cleveland Browns fans about what Deshaun Watson had to say after being booed in front of the home crowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham explains how Shedeur Sanders could have locked up the Browns QB1 job today if not for a couple of plays, reveals the good, bad, and ugly from the Washington Commanders today, tells why Bill Belichick will be the first college football coach to be fired this season, lists off his top ten candidates for the Super Bowl halftime show, and NFL SVPof Global Brand and Marketing, Marissa Solis, joins the show to discuss the halftime show and the NFL's international campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell Willingham details why it's not a big deal that Fernando Mendoza had a pick six in his second preseason game with the Raiders, tells why he believes a super conference is coming in college sports, Law Murray, joins the show to detail the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers situation, discusses the media's roll in people perceiving Lamar Jackson as a highly overrated quarterback, and reveals six NFL teams that will exceed their projected win totals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denton Day reacts to even more crazy changes in College Sports. Denton praises Marcus Freeman for having common sense on the subject. Free-For-All-Friday. Denton reacts to The Athletic's 25 under 25 list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denton Day in for Josh. He analyzes a mixed-bag performance from Fernando Mendoza, crushes the Cavaliers for extending James Harden, and wonders if Joe Burrow dropped a hint that he could be ready to move on from the Bengals if they don't win now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell Willingham reacts to comments made by Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown following the joint practice between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. Lynnell and Denton Day discuss the newest chaos entering college football. Lynnell discusses the relationship between Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd after they addressed it in a documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell reacts to Von Miller saying his number one goal in Dallas is to win a championship. Lynnell discusses whether or not 2026 might actually be the year for the Cowboys to be competitive in the NFC Playoffs. Lynnell discusses the most slept on teams in the NFL after Baker Mayfield claimed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are underdogs. JP Acosta joined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell Willingham crowns Deshaun Watson as the winner of the Browns QB competition. Lynnell slams Cleveland for not giving Shedeur Sanders a fair shot. Lynnell reacts to the Cowboys signing Von Miller and praises how they've built their team. Lynnell wonders if we'll ever get a proper resolution to the Clippers-Kawhi Leonard saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny Ballgame expresses his concern after Jaxson Dart got banged up again in the Giants preseason opener, can't figure out why the Ravens have the best odds along side the Bills to win the AFC, tells why the Raiders should just start Fernando Mendoza week 1, reacts to Joshua Baez' three home run debut for the Cardinals, and discusses there being zero buzz over at Colorado with Deion Sanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Wickett discusses NFL teams that are getting too much love, Ricky Raines, of the Panthers on Tap Podcast, joins the show to react to a rough preseason start for Carolina's first team offense, Wickett details whether or not Aaron Donald really needs to play the entire season with the Rams, former Titans tight end, Ben Troupe, joins the show to tell how much belief he has in Tua and the Atlanta Falcons, and Wickett decides who will have the longer NFL career between Shedeur Sanders and JJ McCarthy in "This or That". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham tells why it's too soon to close the book on JJ McCarthy's NFL career, breaks down why Curt Cignetti is the perfect messenger for college football, explains how Ty Simpson is already making a strong case to be Rams QB2, reacts to Pat McAfee's new country album, and tells what the worst kind of fries are in Unusual Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08.16.26 Lynnell Willingham starts the show by talking about Deshaun Watson’s performance on Saturday for the Cleveland Browns. Has he distanced himself as the favorite for the starting job over Shedeur Sanders? Was New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart’s trip to the medical tent on Saturday a sign of things to come for Big Blue this upcoming season? Sam Brucchaus of Sumer Sports joins Lynnell to talk NFL pre-season storylines. Will Deshaun Watson have a successful season? Do the Browns have a positive outlook? Will the Los Angeles Rams’ decision to draft Ty Simpson ultimately backfire on them? How will the Ravens WR room look this season? Is the Steelers’ future QB on their roster? Are the Vikings in trouble with their QB situation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08.16.26 Pete Sousa starts the show by discussing the outlook of the Dallas Cowboys this season. Are America’s Team primed for a surprise season? Are the Las Vegas Raiders making a mistake by not starting Fernando Mendoza right away? What to make of the shocking news of the Los Angeles Lakers being sold again. Is Sophie Cunningham the most polarizing athlete in all of sports right now? Should Troy Aikman be getting the Tom Brady treatment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Lund breaks down how Seattle is being slept on, Ian Furness, of KJR Seattle, joins the show after calling Seahawks-Cowboys, John explains how the Rams might be onto something with Ty Simpson, breaks down an absolutely loaded NBA Christmas schedule, and then one of the most unhinged caller hours is unleashed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Wickett breaks down a value nugget from each NFL preseason game, breaks down the Cleveland Browns quarterback situation, discusses each possibility for what the future could hold for JJ McCarthy's future in Minnesota, or elsewhere, has a conspiracy theory that could lead Tarik Skubal back to the Detroit Tigers, and details his frustration with Knick fans that have a problem with playing LeBron and the Sixers on opening night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham reveals the shocking turn of events for the Cleveland Browns, breaks down why the Devon Witherspoon extension was inevitable in Seattle, reacts to the Giants surviving a major Jaxson Dart scare, Anish Shroff, of the Panthers Radio Network, joins the show to detail the highlights from the new Highmark Stadium after calling Panthers-Bills, and Josh makes the case for Major League Baseball to have a Bull Durham night after his conversation with longtime baseball analyst, Karl Ravech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08.15.26 Lynnell Willingham starts the show by talking about Las Vegas Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza and his performance in his first preseason game. Is he the real deal? Are the Raiders making a mistake by not starting him right away? What should we expect from Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns on Saturday? Can Watson regain his prior success? Will Shedeur Sanders beat him out? Do the Pittsburgh Steelers finally have their QB succession plan after Aaron Rodgers retires with Drew Allar? Is Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels in the wrong for his fight against LSU over NIL? Matt Moscona LouisianaSports.net joins to discuss the Daniels situation. Lynnell and producer Stu then close out the show by playing Facts or Cap. Will Kyler Murray be the Minnesota Vikings starting QB all season? Can the Atlanta Falcons make the playoffs in spit of their QB questions? Will Jeremiyah Love rush for 1200 yards this season?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08.15.26 Nick Ashooh starts the show by discussing some of the biggest QB battles from around the NFL during this Training Camp. Are the Atlanta Falcons in trouble with their questions at QB? What is JJ McCarthy’s future in Minnesota following the Vikings picking Kyler Murray as their starter? Are the Las Vegas Raiders actually doing things for right once with how they are handling Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza? Are the Rams the clear favorites in the NFC assuming Aaron Donald returns from retirement? Is it concerning that Jayden Daniels is mad at LSU over them giving away his jersey number? What should we expect for the Browns QB competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders? Will the Philadelphia Eagles rebound after a disappointing 2025? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham reacts to an absolutely awful week for the Atlanta Falcons. Josh discusses the QB competition in Cleveland between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Karl Ravech joins to discuss the future of MLB. Josh wonders how much of a competition there is for the Rams backup QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham reacts to a beautiful preseason debut from Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza. Josh wonders if his performance will put pressure on the front office to eventually name him starter before the season ends. Josh is stunned by the debacle taking place between Jayden Daniels and LSU. Josh lists his favorite baseball movies of all time. B Daht joins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell Willingham wonders what the Browns are doing with their preseason plans and if Shedeur Sanders still has a chance to surpass Deshaun Watson for QB1. Lynnell discusses Russell Westbrook retiring and how he ranks all time amongst PGs. Lynnell reacts to the Lakers sale and what it means for the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell Willingham reacts to Kyler Murray beating out JJ McCarthy for QB1 in Minnesota. Lynnell wonders how much of the Vikings decision was to appease Justin Jefferson. Lynnell debates if he'd rather have McCarthy or Anthony Richardson on his team. Lynnell discusses which NFL coaches have the hottest seat entering 2026. Lynnell questions proper Uber tipping protocol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell Willingham reacts to the Cowboys paying Quinnen Williams over $100 million on a new extension. Lynnell wonders if the Cowboys are still interested in Maxx Crosby. Lynnell makes the case for Antonio Brown for the Hall of Fame. Lynnell loves what he's seen from the Bengals defense and raves about them as a team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08.09.26 Johnny Ballgame starts the show by discussing how Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame speech showed us just how special the relationship between an NFL head coach and starting QB is. Former NFL QB Steve Beuerlein joins Johnny Ballgame. What are his favorite memories of playing in the NFL? How special was his relationship with Mike Shanahan? How special were the Los Angeles Raiders teams that he was a part of? Which NFL Quarterbacks are under the most pressure in the 2026 season? Are Running Backs getting paid like they’re supposed to be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08.09.26 Mike Wickett starts the show by discussing who the best non-quarterback in the NFL is right now? Who between Myles Garrett, Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Bijan Robinson, Jahmry Gibbs, gets the honors? Or is it someone else? Are Ashton Jeanty and the Las Vegas Raiders primed for a major turnaround in 2026? D Orlando Ledbetter joins Mike to discuss the Atlanta Falcons out look this season. Was he surprised by the Bijan Robinson contract? Who will win the QB job between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.? Will Jaylen Brown ultimately be a success with the Philadelphia 76ers? Former Ohio State Linebacker and NBC Sports College Football Analyst Joshua Perry joins Mike. How good will the Buckeyes be this season? Will Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith be a good fit? What does QB Julian Sayin need to improve in? Aaron Fentress of the Oregonian joins Mike to discuss Oregon’s outlook this season. How much better will Dante Moore be this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham reveals who will be a lock for the 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame, reacts to Laremy Tunsil's injury and what it could mean for the Commanders, tells why he believes both the Patriots and Seahawks will take a step back this year, WD reveals that his guilty pleasure show is "Vampire Diaries", and Josh reveals what the "Graham Slam Pizza" is in Unusual Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynnell Willingham reacts to Laremy Tunsil's injury and details what that means for the Commanders season, breaks down the Browns quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, and dives into the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Dalton explains all the reasons the NFL Preseason doesn't such, reacts to the Commanders losing Laremy Tunsil to injury, tells what we can truly take from Carson Beck's performance in the Hall of Fame game, reveals the NFL contender that is being slept on, and tells why he doesn't think there are too many egos in the room with the Philadelphia 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08.08.26. John Lund starts the show by discussing the biggest storylines in sports right now. Will Aaron Donald return to the Los Angeles Rams this season? What is wrong with the Los Angeles Dodgers right now? Do NFL RB’s deserve to get paid as highly as they are? Eric Williams from the NFL on FOX joins John. Will the Cowboys defense be improved this season? Will Aaron Donald return to the Los Angeles Rams? Is Lamar Jackson being underrated by his peers in the NFL? Can Carson Beck be the answer for the Arizona Cardinals? Will Patrick Mahomes play at all this pre-season? Which college football coach with a new team is under the most pressure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08.08.26 Mike Wickett starts the show by discussing Kyle Shanahan addressing the media following his car accident. Does his excuse for the accident add up? Jon Jansen from 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit joins Mike to discuss the Tarik Skubal trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Detroit Lions outlook this season. Does Jahmyr Gibbs deserve the contract that he got? How will the team’s new look offense play? What is the latest with the Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition between JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray? Has Murray already won the job? James Boyd, Indianapolis Colts writer from The Athletic joins Mike. What should we expect from Indy this season? Is Jonathan Taylor worth the money he got paid? Can Daniel Jones rebound from his achilles injury? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham tells why this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame class might be one of the best we've seen, reacts to the Dodgers not winning a single game since the Tarik Skubal trade, breaks down the Niners finally getting some good news, tells why Luke Kuechly is exactly like Peyton Manning, and breaks down the quarterback battle that's heating up between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders at Browns training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices