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LIVE Taste Test: Big Arch vs Whopper Mar 05, 2026

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Today, the studio smells like a grease fire in a salt factory because Hutt and Chad are finally settling the ultimate fast-food beef.

McDonald’s has unleashed the Big Arch—their supposed "Whopper killer"—and the boys are putting it to the ultimate test against the reigning king of the flame-grill. Will the "tangy Arch sauce" hold up, or is it just Big Mac sauce in a trench coat?

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Is Wrestling Back? Special Guest: Jeff Jarrett Mar 04, 2026

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From the Memphis territories to the boardroom of TNA and the modern-day rings of AEW, Jeff Jarrett has seen every peak and valley in the business. "The Last Outlaw" joins the show to discuss the current wrestling renaissance and whether we are living through a new "Golden Era" and the release of his new documentary “The Jeff Jarrett Story: HEART OF A PROMOTER” Available now on his Channel My World With Jeff Jarrett.

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3 NCAA Basketball Coaches in WAY Over Their Heads Mar 04, 2026

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The transfer portal is buzzing, the boosters are restless, and the wins just aren't coming. Hutt and Chad dive into the gritty reality of NCAA Basketball to identify three head coaches who look completely out of their depth.

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What's Going On With Bruce Pearl? Mar 03, 2026

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In the first week of March 2026, Bruce Pearl sparked a heated national debate during his appearances on TNT Sports and the "Wake Up Barstool" podcast/FS1 show.

Hutt and Chad discuss the controversy centering on whether the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks—the nation's only remaining undefeated team at 29-0 deserve an at-large bid to March Madness if they fail to win the MAC Tournament.

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Missouri Valley Tournament Bracket “March Maddness” with Belmont HC, Chris Alexander Mar 03, 2026

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Belmont Men’s Basketball Coach, Casey Alexander Belmont officially entering the postseason after a stellar regular season and joins Hutt and Chad to discuss the Bruins securing the No. 1 seed for the MVC Tournament in St. Louis, facing the winner of the Southern Illinois vs. Drake game and being a finalist for the 2025-26 Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award, which recognizes coaches who win with integrity.

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They’re Going to Ruin March Madness Mar 03, 2026

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With NCAA President Charlie Baker pushing for expansion and rumors of a 72 or 76-team field swirling, Hutt and Chad tackle the biggest debate in college hoops. They break down why more teams might be a financial "inevitability" for the NCAA, but a "big mistake" for the fans. From the "dilution of gold" to the death of the regular season—is March Madness about to lose its magic?

Listen now to hear why bigger isn't always better.

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Potus, Playoffs, and Portals: Trey Wallace on the Fight for CFB’s Soul | Mar 02, 2026

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Is the White House the new NCAA headquarters? This week, OutKick Senior College Reporter Trey Wallace joins the show to break down President Trump’s guest list for the ultimate sports roundtable. Plus, we dive into the legal fireworks as UVA’s Chandler Morris takes the NCAA to court—is the house of cards finally falling? Also, Josh Heupel wants a 24-team playoff, because apparently, 12 teams just isn't enough orange on the field.

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5 Cheap NFL Veteran QB’s Your Team Should Pick Up | Mar 02, 2026

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It’s another NFL Draft without coveted QBs. Normally we’d still watch teams draft QBs too high out of desperation and hope. This year is different. Hutt and Chad discuss why it’s actually worse to already have an average, veteran QB, which in turn makes this a great year to sign an average QB.

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Super Bowl Champion Trent Dilfer | Feb 27, 2026

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Lipscomb Academy Head Football Coach, Trent Dilfer joins the Boys in studio to discuss differences coaching high school and college ball, thoughts on Mendoza not throwing at Combine and the current state of the college and professional game.

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Trump’s College Sports Roundtable | Feb 27, 2026

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Hutt and Chad react to news that Donald Trump is set to host a College Sports Round Table — and the bigger question: who’s actually showing up?

The guys break down what this means for the future of college athletics in the NIL and transfer portal era, why some key players and power brokers might be missing from the table, and whether this is about real reform or headline optics.

Plus, what does this say about leadership in college sports right now — and who really has the power?

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