Factual Opinions Podcast

Latest on the Trey Hendrickson and Shamar Stewart contract standoffs with the Cincinnati Bengals. OKC is one win away from securing the Larry O’Brien Trophy. If you could see any two NBA players past or present play 1 on 1 who would you choose? Biggest challenges for the defending College Football Playoff National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes in 2025?

NBA Finals Preview: Thunder vs Pacers. Did the Knicks make the right move firing Thibs? Latest on Bengals holdouts (Hendrickson & Stewart). New EA Sports College Football video game drops next month and more..

The NBA Conference Finals are underway, there’s a ton of Cincinnati Bengals offseason drama to discuss as voluntary workouts have began. And yes, we dove into the latest saga involving Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese which the trickle down effect resulted in the RG3/Ryan Clark war of words.

Yes we're discussing the talk of the 2025 NFL Draft, that being the ridiculous slide of former Colorado Buffaloes QB Shedeur Sanders to the 5th Round. NBA Playoffs, Boxing, and a whole lot more.

The NFL Draft is a week way, the NBA Playoffs are here. Can the Cincinnati Bearcats Mens Basketball squad stop the bleeding, after two key veterans exited via the transfer portal? Speaking of the transfer portal, former Tennessee Vols QB Nico Iamaleava and the Tennessee football program parted ways over an NIL dispute. Good for both parties?

Featuring former Aiken HS Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach Derrell Black. Fresh off finishing as the OHSAA Div III State Runner Up & announcing his retirement we’ll sit down with Coach Black. As Head Coach of the Aiken Falcons this past season Coach Black led the team to a historic 27-2 record and appearance in the DIII OHSAA State Final.

Recapping the Bengals resigning WR’s Ja’Marr Chase & Tee Higgins to massive contract extensions and looking forward to the draft. It’s Opening Day in Cincinnati for our beloved Reds on Thursday. Congrats to Cincinnati Public Schools own Aiken Falcons for a marvelous season, ending as the OHSAA Div III State Finalists Runner-Ups. The Buckeyes had their pro day on Wednesday with representatives from all 32 teams in attendance.

Recapping the Tank vs Roach fight, the ramifications of the Cincinnati Bengals placing the franchise tag on WR Tee Higgins for the 2nd year in a row. Who stood out at the NFL scouting combine, and looks like the Lakers won the Luka/AD trade at the moment for sure.

We recapped the 2024 Ohio State Buckeyes journey to winning their 9th National Championship in school history. Will Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley bring the Lombardi Trophy home to Philly, or will Patrick Mahomes & HC Andy Reid make history becoming the first team in the Super Bowl era to three-peat? That and much more...

Previewing the CFP National Championship Game between The Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame. The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs are here, Super Bowl favorites? Is Coach Prime a real cadidate for the Cowboys HC job. The Gypsy King calls it career in boxing, plus news of a mega rematch on the way. Plus the guys rank their No. 6-10 on their greatest Hip Hop artists of all time lists.

The final four of the College Football Playoff is set, can anyone stop the Buckeyes from winning the national title? Why isn’t anyone talking about the Big Ten’s domination over the SEC? Joe Burrow should be NFL MVP regardless of whether the Bengals make the playoffs.

Our beloved Bearcats defeated rival Xavier for the first time since 2018 in college hoops, the first round for the first ever 12 Team College Football Playoffs starts this weekend. The rematch between Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for the unified heavyweight boxing world title, plus the NFL Playoff picture. Congrats to Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, but someone please talk with him about that fiance' of his.

Discussing the aftermath of the Buckeyes crushing upset 13-10 loss to Michigan, and whether HC Ryan Day should be relieved of his duties after a fourth straight loss to the Wolverines. Plus, a look at the NFL playoff picture & the Bengals playing for pride. Tank Davis says he’ll be retiring after 3 more fights, and we’re weeks away from the Unified Heavyweight Title Fight rematch between Oleksandr Usyk & Tyson Fury.

Don’t miss our sit down with Xavier Musketeers Hoops Legend Byron Larkin, the program's all-time leading scorer. The younger brother of Reds & MLB Hall of Famer Barry Larkin, carved out his own legacy becoming the first XU player in program history to have his jersey retired. Arguably the player who put Xavier Basketball on the map!

Is it time for the Bengals to start focusing on draft position? The second CFP rankings of the season were released with more big games on deck this weekend. Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul on Friday. Will Coach Prime be in Boulder next year? Plus college basketball is underway!!

Should Buckeyes HC Ryan Day and/or Bengals HC Zac Taylor be on the hot seat? The Lake Show are off to a 3-1 start under new HC JJ Redick. Which athlete(s) motivated you to play/watch each sport? RIP DJ Clark Kent. Which athlete(s) growing up inspired you to play/watch their sport?

It’s our favorite time of year as Football season is in full swing, basketball season is starting soon, and playoff baseball is going all at the same time

We’re paying our respects to the greats of sports & entertainment who have recently passed away. Plus, talking NFL and college football along with NBA Training Camp getting underway. Also, did Nate finally convince I Am Pharaoh to switch from Android to iPhone?