Idle suggestion-turned-podcast stands at the intersection of sports and culture and wonders just what the heck is going on. It's produced every two weeks by WILL's Brian Moline, Lisa Bralts, and John Steinbacher. You can follow the podcast on Twitter at this handle: @bndwgnpdcst (or just go here)
In this, the penultimate episode of the Bandwagon 'cast before summer break, the gang ruminates on marathons, the Kentucky Derby, and invites U of I softball standout Nicole Evans to the studio for a chat. (Spoiler alert: She accepted the invitation & you get to hear the results)
If you’ve ever wanted an episode of Bandwagon where John, Brian, and Lisa interview someone about their job operating a camera during the Final Four, tell a story about an actual Jim Nantz selfie, grump at Geno Auriemma, and ponder the proliferation of the OSP (Overbearing Sports Parent)… well, this is that episode.
The Bandwagon crew goes full nerd for NCAA basketball, with much discussion regarding the coaching merry-go-round, PLUS bracket talk with ESPN analyst (and U of I alum) John Gasaway. Some professional soccer is thrown in for balance.
The crew devotes some serious minutes to the virtues (or lack thereof) of baseball's intentional walk, and goes long on granny style. Yes, we know we're mixing our sports metaphors.
We dive into wacky sports injuries, discuss why everybody hates sports commissioners, and look at a new ownership model created by the Utah Jazz. Plus, Travis Tate provides a history lesson into a big rivalry in the 45th state.
An interview with a journalist from the Daily Illini about an epic longform piece he wrote regarding concussions in female athletes; #Fedal and more at the Australian Open; why the Williams sisters are such an intriguing sports rivalry (hint: sisters); defining "over". BANDWAGON AT FULL STRENGTH, Y'ALL.
Happy New Year from the Bandwagon crew! It's not too late to say that, right? They usher in 2017 with what turns out to be a fair amount of basketball. 'Tis the season, after all.
The Awesome Threesome help 2016 find its way out the door with NBC Sports baseball writer Craig Calcaterra talking about hazing in MLB, select Bandwagon year-in-review items, babyracing, Braggin' Rights... you get the picture.
The Bandwagon team is once again Better Tate Than Never! Discussed: The effects of the election on pro sports, and the use of marijuana (as opposed to opioids) as a painkiller by athletes. Um, no relation. There's a rivalry and some social media discussion, too.
The Bandwagon musketeers discuss mixed loyalties, getting shacked, and compare Thanksgiving sports-viewing habits.
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