Conversation with the Chris's

In this episode, Scott Miller, Chris Byrum, and Chris Shirley shake off the rust and dive deep into the latest Dallas Cowboys draft. Did the Cowboys finally get it right on defense? Can this class actually move the needle toward a Super Bowl run? The conversation covers draft strategy, key picks like Caleb Downs, and whether new coaching influence could reshape the defense. The guys also debate offensive outlooks, injury concerns, and what it’ll take for Dallas to stay competitive. Beyond the Cowboys, the episode shifts to Baylor Bears draft outcomes, under-the-radar players, and the uphill climb for undrafted talent trying to make an NFL roster. Plus, a candid discussion on a developing controversy at Texas Tech highlights the evolving—and sometimes messy—world of NIL and college athletics. To wrap things up, the crew lightens the mood with one of the wildest fan moments of the week—because sometimes sports drama happens off the field. Real talk, strong opinions, and a little bit of humor—just like old times.

Winter Wonderland Edition: Scott Miller is joined by Chris Byrum and Chris Shirley to talk icy Texas weather, Indiana’s championship win over Miami, and the chaos of NIL and the transfer portal. Then they wrap with NFL playoff picks, Cowboys coaching news, and a quick Rangers update.

The College Football Playoff is set, and the guys aren’t holding back. Scott and the Chris's break down the shockwaves from a dominant Indiana performance, Miami’s path to the championship game, and whether the playoff committee finally got it right — or just got lucky.The conversation turns to the SEC’s struggles in the college football postseason, shifting power dynamics. Is the “SEC bias” narrative is finally cracking? Along the way, they dive into NIL, playoff expansion implications, and why seeing new teams in the title game might be exactly what the sport needs.

In this episode, Scott, Shirley, and Byrum break down the Cowboys’ tough loss to Detroit — injuries, officiating frustrations, defensive issues, and whether Dallas has any real path left to the playoffs.Then the guys turn to Baylor: Mack Rhoades out, Dave Aranda staying, another disappointing 5–7 season, and big questions about the future of the Bears — including who the next athletic director will be.They also hit the latest Big 12 coaching shakeups, why so many coaches are burning out, and Art Briles returning to the college sidelines. A fast-moving episode covering Cowboys chaos, Baylor drama, and Big 12 upheaval.

From college sidelines to Sunday showdowns, we’re breaking down the week’s biggest stories in sports. This episode dives into college coach casualties, Big 12 football (and our Baylor Bears), Dak and the Boys, and World Series thoughts — plus, as always, one more thing you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of Conversations with the Chris’s, Scott Miller, Chris Shirley, and Chris Byrum dive into one of the biggest shakeups in college football: the firing of Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy after 21 seasons. The crew compares the fallout to past coaching changes, weighs in on how NIL and the transfer portal are reshaping the sport, and speculates on who could be the next high-profile coach to fall.The conversation then shifts to Baylor’s matchup with Oklahoma State and what it means for the Bears moving forward. From there, the guys break down the Dallas Cowboys’ struggles, including a historically bad defense, Dak Prescott’s form, and the looming showdown against Green Bay featuring Micah Parsons.Finally, they wrap with MLB talk—reflecting on a heartbreaking Texas Rangers season, Bruce Bochy’s future, and early World Series predictions—before touching on the Ryder Cup. It’s a mix of insights, banter, and bold takes you won’t want to miss.

Spit, Storms & Surprises: The Wild Start to the Cowboys’ SeasonScott Miller, Chris Byrum, and Chris Shirley unpack the Cowboys’ wild season opener—Jalen Carter’s ejection, Dak Prescott at the center of controversy, a bizarre lightning delay, and CeeDee Lamb’s costly drops. Plus, the crew reacts to Netflix’s America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys and debates if the Rangers’ playoff push is for real.

College football is back, and Miller, Shirley, and Byrum break down a wild opening weekend packed with marquee matchups. From Florida State’s statement win over Alabama to questions around Arch Manning and Texas, the crew calls out the highs, lows, and questionable ESPN rankings. They dive deep into Baylor’s battle with Auburn—celebrating bright spots, pointing out tough lessons, and even debating officiating drama. Plus, thoughts on Lee Corso’s farewell, the Cowboys’ shocking Micah Parsons trade, and whether the Rangers have enough left for a playoff push.

Scott Miller sits down with Chris Byrum and Chris Shirley to talk all things Baylor. From the return of the iconic chrome helmets to the history of Baylor’s green and gold, the conversation celebrates what makes the Bears’ identity so special. The trio looks ahead to the season opener against Auburn, breaking down the loss of Dawson Pendergrass, the depth at running back, offensive firepower, and concerns in the secondary. They also tackle Baylor’s brand battles, the interlocking BU, and what it all means for the future of Baylor athletics. Packed with nostalgia, insight, and plenty of laughs, it’s a must-listen for every Baylor fan!

The frustrations are running high in the DFW sports world, as Micah Parsons sends an open message to the Jones family that he no longer wants to be a Dallas Cowboys.The Texas Rangers have made a move to add more to their pitching staff but fail to address the main issue of getting some offense in the final stretch of the 2025 season.Luka Doncic has his revenge body as he prepares for his first full season in a Lakers uniform.Dave Aranda issues an apology after quoting a line from a movie in response to a question about NIL and recruiting. Will this be a distraction?Also, Baylor has a key player back after an NCAA reversal of a reversal. We discuss what this means for the Bears.

The Dallas Cowboys have started their fall camp with an interception and Jerry Jones sticking his foot in his mouth. We discuss the upcoming season.Baylor Basketball is going for gold in international play. What does this mean for a team that has a completely new roster for Scott Drew?And we are a little over a month away from Baylor Football kicking off. We give our early prediction on how we think the Bears will play in 2025.

Summer is officially here, and Chris Byrum breaks down the Indy 500 race and the recent Weinermobile Race. Yes, that really is a thing.College Football is changing how they seed the playoffs. We give our thoughts. Plus, Baylor football is fighting to help Hawkins regain a year of eligibility after the NCAA reversed a decision in May. We talk about the QB1 play in Waco.Will the Dallas Stars party like its 1999? We give our thoughts. And in our One More Thing Segment, the cost of playing for a California team and the strength of Baylor’s running back room.

On this episode we discuss our thoughts on the NFL draft from Shedeur Sanders’ fall and prank, to the Dallas Cowboys picks. The LA Lakers have a quick exit from the NBA Finals, we talk about why and if LeBron James needs to retire. The Texas Rangers are in a slide, we give our thoughts as to what needs to be done to get the team back in the win column. And we give our way too early top four for the upcoming college football season.

Welcome to the new world of NIL where 50 states have 50 different rules, your favorite basketball team gets an entirely new roster every season, and that player who was so excited to play for your school left for more money. Having fun yet? Neither are we! 

March Madness is underway. We do a deep dive into the state of Baylor Basketball. How long will Scott Drew coach the Bears? And could the Women's team take on LSU this offseason?What are the Dallas Cowboys doing this offseason? Great question. Opening day is around the corner, we discuss the Texas Rangers chances of making another deep run in the playoffs. And we share our favorite memories of the legendary boxer George Foreman. 

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by trading a generational player to the LA Lakers. We unpack our thoughts and explore possible reasons behind the trade. How politics and sports could send the Mavs to Vegas.  It is Super Bowl weekend, so we debate on where Kansas City ranks among the top NFL teams as the Chiefs have a chance to be the first time to win the Super Bowl three times in a row.

It’s official, the Dallas Cowboys have named Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their 10th head football coach. We have our reaction to the news.  Who is the favorite pick to win the Super Bowl? We give our predictions.

The College Football Championship game is set as Ohio State looks to win its 6th championship in football and Notre Dame is on the hunt for number 9. We break down the journey and give our picks.  The NFL Playoffs are underway. We unpack ever single match up in the wild card round and give our favorites to make it to New Orleans.

Jerry Jones delivers coal to Dallas Cowboys Nation. We debate on if the Cowboys should have tanked their season or fight for wins. Did the College Football Playoff Committee get it right? We give our thoughts on the great debate as SEC fans whine about Alabama not getting in this year. Baylor Football is picking up players from major teams in the transfer portal. What does that mean for 2025? And we give our thoughts to the Bears playing LSU in the Texas Bowl.

The Dallas Cowboys are historically bad. We talk about some of the depressing records being set by this team. What needs to happen to turn things around? And why trading Micah Parsons might be the best option to returning America’s Team back to playing for championships. Remember Herschel Walker?  The Baylor Men’s Basketball team is on a rollercoaster to start the season. What do the Bears need to do to get ready for conference play. We discuss.  Baylor Football has us parting like it’s 2012. How Dave Aranda went from the hot seat to an invite to return as head coach next year. The Bears running game is on fire, and Baylor could end the season on a six game winning streak.

College football is in the home stretch of the regular season. We breakdown the current state of the Big 12 Conference. Second year member BYU is leading the conference with first year (returning) member Colorado in second place.  Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy is starting to sound like a man who will be looking for a new job next season. Who would we pick to be the next head coach of America’s Team? We give our thoughts.

On this episode of My Conversation with the Chris’s we discuss the Dallas Cowboys lack of a running game. Is Ceedee Lamb running lazy routes? What excuse does Jerry Jones have this week for not signing a quality running back in the off season?  MLB is getting the World Series they wanted; LA Dodgers verses the New York Yankees.  Byrum breaks down the historical rival.  Baylor Football gets a key win in Lubbock, but we give our thoughts as to why the homecoming game against Oklahoma State is a must win for Dave Aranda.  This week’s funny note is a social media post by Baylor Athletics bragging about having the largest backside display. Plus, we have Shirley’s one more thing.

Dak Prescott now holds two unique historical stats after this weekend’s win in Pittsburg. We discuss the Dallas Cowboys win and what we think the rest of the season looks like for America’s team.  Dave Aranda is the hot seat in Waco, but the Baylor Bears could still make a bowl game. What does six wins mean for Aranda’s future? We give our thoughts.  Fans do stupid things, but could fans cost their team wins? Yes, we explain how.

On this episode of My Conversation with the Chris’s we give our thoughts on the embarrassing Dallas Cowboys loss to the Saints. We talk about Baylor football’s tale of two halves and discuss if the Bears can get off to a fast start going forward. The Big 12 has a new FAST (Free Ad Supported TV) channel rolling out. And we discuss Shohei Ohtani’s historic run with the Dodgers.

On this episode of My Conversation with the Chris’s we are talking college football. What do we know about the early Big 12 Season? Is Texas back? Does OU have a shot in the SEC? West Coast Schools are winning, will that continue? And the PAC-6?  Is it time to start betting on the Dallas Cowboys? Shirley and Byrum help talk Scott off the emotional high after the Boys win in Cleveland.

The NFL Season is underway. On this episode we discuss who we think are the favorite teams to make it to the Super Bowl. We also give our thoughts on the upcoming Dallas Cowboys season. And it is our annual time of the year to complain about Jerry Jones. 

Welcome to Season 3 of My Conversation with the Chris's. On this episode we break down the new Big 12 Conference and give our predictions on who will be playing for the championship in December. This season also marks the beginning of the new expanded playoff era of college football. We give our thoughts on how the new format can help the Big 12. And we discuss our dream non-conference schedule for Baylor Football. 

Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears are catching up with the new college football landscape, boldly talking about how they are paying players. We talk about all the off seasons moves and what our expectations are for the 2024 campaign. Plus, Gary Patterson is out at Baylor. We discuss why and our thoughts as to Patterson's next move. 

The Aggies-Longhorn hate is back! Okay it never went away, but after the Longhorns steal the Aggies Baseball coach on the eve of joining the conference, the hate is heating up! We give our thoughts on the topic.   Rule changes are coming to NCAA football. What does that mean for fans?EA Sports is about to release the much-anticipated college football game. We get you ready with some cool details.   Our recap thoughts on the Dallas Mavs season as the NBA draft gets underway.  Fun facts about this year's NHL playoffs that might make you feel sorry for our friends up north.   And we talk a little All-Star action as the All-Star game is in North Texas this year. 

On this episode we breakdown our thoughts on the historic run the Dallas Mavericks are on, as only the second 5th seeded team to make the finals. Luka Doncic, where does he rank on the all-time NBA great list? What do the Stars need to do to turn around thier season and make the finals? We discuss both, plus give our thoughts on the new Baylor Football uniforms. 

For the first time in sports history, both the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars have made their respective Conference Finals in the same year. We talk about both teams’ chances of going all the way. Plus, we give our thoughts to KC Chief's Harrison Butker's speech at Benedictine College. 

We discuss the NFL draft, including our thoughts on how the Dallas Cowboys did this year. Zeke coming back to Dallas? Plus, an update on player movement for the Baylor Bears Football team and new talent heading to Waco to play for Coach Drew. 

Scott Drew will remain courtside in Waco after turning down offers from Louisville and Kentucky. We breakdown the crazy week that had Baylor Nation on edge and sent Wildcats fans trying to track down the coach. O.J. Simpson died of cancer, which left many sports fans remembering where they were the day of the famous slow chase down LA freeways. We reminisce and look at the complicated history of Simpson. 

On this episode of Conversation with the Chris's, we talk about our busted NCAA Men's Brackets. We give our Final Four Picks. Plus, did you hear about the major NCAA blunder in Portland? Our thoughts on the Texas Rangers WS Rings, and we give you a Mavs Update.

Rounds One and Two are in the books, we give our thoughts on the biggest upsets and surprises from the first round. What is the state of the Baylor Basketball program, we will let you and tell you why we think Scott Drew is a Baylor Bear for life. Plus, why is Kim Mulkey so upset with the Washington Post? We unpack the rumors and try not to get sued by the LSU coach. 

We break down the Men's Bracket and give you our picks. Who will win it all? Listen to find out. 

Welcome to March, with the madness around the corner we give our thoughts on the Big 12 Basketball race both on the women's and men's side. BG has her number retired in Waco. Dave Aranda is having to sell players and fans on the new coaching hires, is it working? Is Jerry Jones a dad again?

Our final thoughts on the Super Bowl: Is KC a dynasty? Plus, our picks for best SB commercial. Alabama is looking to hire away a couple of Baylor Football coaches. How great is Luka Doncic? And we talk some Big 12 Basketball, as we enter the final stretch of the regular season.

It is Super Bowl week and we break down this weekend's match up. We discuss Kansas City and if we feel they are a dynasty. We have some Super Bowl history, predictions on the game and the commercials, plus Taylor Swift talk. Yep, we actually discuss Swift. You're welcome!

On this episode we take a deep dive into the world of NIL. How did we get here and what needs to be done to fix the new wild west of college sports?

It's championship weekend, we give our Super Bowl predictions. Could Bill Belichick remain jobless next fall? Chris Shirley breaks down his thoughts on what the Baylor Bears need to do to get back in the win column, and Chris Byrum gives us the latest in Baylor Football news.

Jerry Jones is staying with Mike McCarthy. We give our thoughts on the state of the Dallas Cowboys. Plus we discuss over coaching moves in the NFL. And the Big 12 Basketball season is underway with no clear leader in the conference. Could the Big 12 send four teams to the Final Four?

Winter weather is playing havoc on the NFL Playoffs. We discuss the history of weather and the NFL. Does Mike McCarthy need to win a Super Bowl to keep his job in Dallas? We give you our thoughts.

On this episode we break down the controversial Detroit 2-Point conversion play at the end of the Dallas Cowboys game. Why we think the Lions are partially to blame. We unpack the NFL playoff picture and give our dream Super Bowl picks. Finally, we update you on the latest players to join the Baylor football roaster and we discuss a new TE coach who spend over 20-years on the sidelines in Fort Worth.

On our final episode of season one, we look back at some of our special and fun moments. Including the Texas Rangers winning the World Series, and the roller coaster season of the Dallas Cowboys. We also review some of our predictions and recap the biggest story of the summer. Plus, we play you some of our bloopers.

We breakdown our thoughts on Baylor's recruiting class. FSU is looking to leave the ACC. Baylor Basketball is on a two game slide. And the Dallas Cowboys continue to struggle on the road. We discuss these topics and more on this week's episode.

The Dallas Cowboys are now tied for the best record in the NFL at 10-3. Could Dallas win home field advantage for the post season? We break it down for you. And a look ahead to the road trip to Buffalo.Baylor Basketball is getting ready to move to a new arena, but the women's team may have to play some games in the Ferrell Center. We explain why. Plus, we give our Christmas sports wish list.

On this episode of My Conversation with the Chris's, we talk about the NFL Playoff race. The Houston Texans are the surprise team of the year, and the Dallas Cowboys could end the weekend tied for first place in the NFC East.Baylor Basketball is putting up historic numbers. We discuss our thoughts on the 2023-2024 campaign. The Texas Rangers are working to lock in their roster for next season. Could the lack of a TV deal hurt the team's chances of repeating as World Champions?Finally, we give an update to college football's transfer portal.

On this, our 20th episode, we give our recap on the Big 12 Football season. We also dive deep into our thoughts on the coaching changes in Waco.

On this special Thanksgiving episode, we talk about Jerry Jones finally putting Jimmy Johnson in the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor. Who else should be in the ring? We give our thoughts. And we share our favorite Thanksgiving football memories.