Saturday Morning with Shane McGrath

We begin with a shout-out to a desired podcast sponsor and recommendations for football biographies to read this summer. Next, Brock Huber checks-in for the Sports Page (11:32). We discuss Coach K's retirement tour, college football kickoff times, and Nick Saban's contract extension. Then, Dr. Joseph Moore returns to the podcast for this week's featured conversation (34:18). Dr. Moore is a financial historian who has...

A California resident alleges she accidentally put a lottery ticket worth $26 million through the washing machine (0:51). A story from the nostalgia file about the time that a Boiling Springs resident bought a winning lottery ticket on a whim (8:13). Brock Huber checks-in for the Sports Page (14:54). We discuss how the Jaguars made portions of their draft board public, one NFL player's decision to pay lots of money to switch j...

We start with a few quick stories in celebration of John Blalock's birthday. Next, Brock Huber checks-in for the sports page (13:47). We cover Dan Campbell's eventful early tenure as head coach of the Detroit Lions, how one NBA franchise has managed to miss the playoffs for 15 consecutive seasons, and what the NBA should do about teams losing games on purpose to manipulate playoff seeding. We also give some early predicti...

We start with a comical moment from Jimmy Stewart's performance in "Anatomy of a Murder" and how it reminded me of a story from Boiling Springs. Next, Brock Huber checks-in for our visit about the week in sports (11:16). We discuss Tim Tebow's return to the NFL, the NBA's new playoff format, and which city the Oakland A's should choose as their new home.  And then record-setting traveler Thomas Cannon ...

This week begins with some of my theories for why sports TV ratings have been declining. Next, Brock Huber checks-in for our weekly visit (16:14). We talk about the kerfuffle in the Eagles' draft room, the Aaron Rodgers saga, and some interesting comments made by Steve Kerr. Then, sports journalist Brian Wilmer (whose work appears in places such as College Hoops Digest, the Rock Hill Herald, & the Charlotte Observer) joins...

We start with a story about solving a dispute between children by using a quote from wrestling legend Ric Flair.  Brock Huber joins for the Sports Page (11:47), including a discussion about the NCAA's new transfer policy. We also talk about the latest chapter in Brock's moving adventure. Then, my friend and former neighbor, Dr. Robbie Freeman of Freeman Family Chiropractic, joins the festivities (34:12). We cover a number...

We begin with a Larry King probate update (0:51). Then, on behalf of friend of the show Aaron Hinton, I have a PSA about a giving opportunity for Gardner-Webb alumni (6:36). Brock Huber checks-in for the Weekly Sports Page (15:53), including our thoughts on Joe Buck possibly being the next host of Jeopardy. Vegas Correspondent Gabe Mirabelli (28:57) shares his favorite wagers for the NFL Draft and we team up to predict the first te...

We start with a Saturday Morning investigation of Sir Nick Faldo's Wikipedia page (0:51). Next, Brock Huber checks-in for the Weekly Sports Page (19:57), including thoughts on why Hall of Fame debates are tedious. Then, Gardner-Webb basketball legend Grayson Flittner makes his debut appearance on the show (45:05). We discuss how basketball brought him to GWU, the famous 2007 upset of Kentucky, playing in Madison Square Garden,...

My thoughts on Roy Williams' retirement and feeling connected to certain public figures (0:51). Next, Brock Huber checks-in for the Weekly Sports Page (27:52), including a discussion about which time zone is best for watching games on TV and what the Panthers can expect from Sam Darnold. Then, Abby Whitaker joins for a discussion about North Carolina agriculture and her completed goal of knowing people from all 100 North Carol...

Comical moments from Dick Stockton's 55-year career in broadcasting (0:51). Brock Huber joins for the Weekly Sports Page (14:06), including our reactions to the NFL's new 17-game schedule. Saturday Morning Vegas Correspondent Gabe Mirabelli checks-in from the desert to preview the Final Four (39:31). And then Wofford College Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Paul Hemrick returns to the show for a fun, wide-ranging dis...

Twitter users confuse a former NFL player for a current college basketball coach and comedy ensues (0:51). A story about a time that one elected official erroneously thought that another elected official had already passed away (11:57). Brock Huber joins for the Weekly Sports Page (20:41). And NFL agent Jordan Thompson of the Element Sports Group returns to the show (44:51) to talk about the life of an agent during football's ...

A follow-up story from the NextDoor app (0:51) and a story about watching "Jeopardy" (2:39). Brock Huber joins for the Weekly Sports Page (13:55), including a discussion about whether NFL free agency is overhyped and a story about the time I spoke at a now-prominent college coach's summer camp.  Then, Saturday Morning Vegas Correspondent Gabe Mirabelli gives his guide to the NCAA Tournament and provides suggestions f...

This week's episode starts with a welcome to the newest member of the podcast family (0:51) and some stories inspired by the NextDoor app (3:11). Brock Huber checks-in for the Weekly Sports Page (16:57), including a discussion about the state of quarterback contracts in the NFL. And then Evan Rhodes returns to the show to help answer a variety of questions from the listener mailbag (46:44). Mailbag topics include: worst flight...

The joy of local newscasts and thoughts on when meteorologists preempt regularly-scheduled programming (0:51). Next, Brock Huber joins the show for the Weekly Sports Page (24:58). This week, we discuss whether Brock is enthusiastic about Jalen Hurts starting for the Eagles in 2021, the prospect of Jeff Bezos becoming an owner in the NFL, and which head coaches would make the best dinner company. And then Ben LaCroix and Ben Perdue ...

We begin with weather talk and a postal service story (0:51). Next, Silicon Valley maven Brock Huber returns to the show for the first edition of the Weekly Sports Page (29:05). This week, Brock and I discuss the Carson Wentz sweepstakes, Jalen Johnson leaving Duke, and Steve Spurrier putting his beach house up for sale. Then, college basketball referee Chandler Durham (56:42) discusses his path to becoming an official, communicati...

The best law movies to help you get through the football offseason (0:51).  Gabe Mirabelli checks-in from the desert for Vegas Corner (28:00), which includes a lively debate about the officiating in Super Bowl 55. We also look at the odds for next year's Super Bowl. Then, Gardner-Webb University Associate VP Aaron Hinton makes his podcast debut (55:43). He shares several great Carolina basketball stories from his student days ...

A look at the folly of celebrity appearances in commercials (0:51). Gabe Mirabelli check-in for a Super Bowl 55 edition of Vegas Corner (22:49). And former Georgia Southern right tackle Cole Fountain returns to the show for a firsthand look inside the world of college football recruiting (51:30).

This Week's On-Demand Audio Itinerary:

Cavalcade of Sound (0:01-0:50)
Opening Monologue (0:51-22:48)
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We begin with a tribute to broadcasting legend Larry King (0:51). Next, Gabe Mirabelli checks-in for Vegas Corner (29:21), including a look at Gabe's newest gambling obsession and his early read on next week's Bucs-Chiefs showdown. And then lawyer and University of Tennessee grad Abhishek Singh helps lead a Saturday Morning Investigation into the state of the Tennessee football program (47:53).

This Week's D...