Open #7 in Rhode Island brought major performances, breakout moments, and another shake-up in the season standings. Jake and Anthony kick off this week’s Around the ACL with a quick look at USA Forces in Virginia before diving into the action from Rhode Island.

In Doubles, Colin Hodet and Gage Landis add another big win to their season and continue proving why they’re one of the toughest teams in the game right now.

Then in Singles, Gabriel Clauson breaks through with a huge performance and continues his rise up the rankings. We also recap the rest of the divisions, including titles from Gina Ramirez, Elizabeth Tennyson / Peyton Haynes, and a massive weekend from Gabriel Clauson and Ethan Farias in Juniors Doubles.

Big wins, momentum shifts, and another weekend that changes the conversation heading into the next stretch of the season.

Open #7 heads to Rhode Island, and Around the ACL is getting you ready for another packed weekend of cornhole. Meesh, Anthony, and Mike Hoffman break down the Singles field, looking at the biggest threats, potential bracket busters, and which players could make serious noise this weekend.

Then it’s on to Doubles, where new teams continue trying to break into the top tier while established duos look to protect their spot near the top of the standings. Which partnerships are trending up—and who’s under pressure heading into Rhode Island?

To close the show, we play Bust or Breakthrough, predicting whether certain players and teams are about to make a statement… or hit a rough patch. Featuring names like Jimmy Youmans, Jackson Gore, Jack McKinney / Jayce Fleisher, and more.

Bracket talk, bold predictions, and a few risky takes—this episode sets the stage for Rhode Island.

The standings just shifted—and Around the ACL is breaking down what actually matters. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony kick things off with the biggest surprises in the new rankings, including movement at the top with Colin Hodet holding #1 and pressure building behind him from Mark Richards, Zack Aiken, and Logan Chamberlain.

Then, ACL National Director Todd Kisicki joins the show to talk about the ACL Europe Open in Croatia, the next Team USA mixed doubles qualifier, and what’s coming next for league structure.

After that, it’s time to make some tough calls in “Who Do You Trust More?”—head-to-head decisions featuring names like Sammy Soto vs Gavin Cano and Matt Guy vs Jamie Graham.

We close with Climb / Fall / Stay, predicting what’s next for key players in the standings. Who’s rising? Who’s slipping? And who’s right where they belong?

Standings, strategy, and real decisions—this one sets the tone for what’s coming next.

Signature #4 delivered a shake-up, and Around the ACL is breaking down everything that went down. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony start with Doubles, where Justin Burton Jr. and Cash Chamness come out on top with a statement win.

In Singles, it was Colin Hodet getting it done, adding another big-time performance to his season and putting himself firmly in the spotlight. We also hit the rest of the divisions, including Payton Haynes in Women’s Singles, Sam Finley / Gina Ramirez in Women’s Doubles, and more dominance from Matt Guy in the Seniors division. Plus, a strong showing from Jack McKinney across Juniors.

To close it out, we switch it up with a fun segment: “Who Are You Choosing?” From clutch moments to chaos factor, we’re picking the pros we trust (and don’t) in high-pressure situations—game on the line, one bag to win, and everything in between.

Big wins, shifting momentum, and a different kind of debate to end the show—this one’s a good mix of insight and fun.

The road to Cleveland is set, and Around the ACL is breaking down everything you need to know before bags fly. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony dive into the Pro Singles brackets, analyzing each path to the final and where the biggest challenges—and opportunities—sit.

Then it’s on to Doubles, where the competition is stacked and the margins are razor thin. Which teams are positioned for a deep run? And where could we see an early shake-up?

To close the show, we turn up the heat with Hot Take Scale—predicting what’s coming next in the season. How likely is it that Logan Chamberlain grabs a Singles title soon? Will Sammy Soto break through with a finals appearance? Could a non–Top 10 team steal the next major—or a player outside the Top 20 take Singles?

Brackets, bold predictions, and plenty of debate—this one sets the stage for Cleveland.

Open #6 delivered big moments and new storylines, and Around the ACL is breaking it all down. Meesh, Jake, and Mike Hoffman start with Doubles, where Logan Chamberlain and Gavin Cano continue their strong run and add another title.

In Singles, it was a breakout performance from Jayce Fleisher, who proves he’s not just a rising name, he’s ready to contend right now. We also recap the rest of the divisions, including Dia Lee in Women’s Singles, Sam Finley / Mikayla Calvey in Women’s Doubles, and another dominant showing from Matt Guy in the Seniors divisions.

Then we turn up the heat with Overreaction Wednesday. Are there only a handful of players who can actually win big events? Is Fleisher here to stay at the top? And is the middle tier of pros starting to disappear?

Big wins, shifting momentum, and some bold takes, this episode sets the tone for what’s next.

Then it’s all about Doubles, as we look at key teams, potential breakout pairs, and which duos could make serious noise this weekend.

To close it out, we bring back a fan-favorite debate segment: Too High or Too Low. Are some of the current rankings where they should be—or way off? We take a closer look at names like Matt Guy, the duo of Koby Costanza / Tommy Sliker, and Sarah Cassidy / Matt Wilson—and give our honest takes.

Predictions, pressure points, and plenty of debate—this one sets the stage for Open #6.

The ACL Pro Teams season is heating up, and Around the ACL is breaking down everything from Signature #3. Meesh, Jake, and Stacey Moore kick things off with what’s next for Teams, including Vegas locking in their bid and what it means moving forward.

Then we dive into a full recap of the Signature #3 Teams event by going through each matchup, standout performances, and which squads are starting to separate themselves early in the season.

To close it out, we bring the vibes with a brand new segment: Walk-Up Song Energy. Every team gets a walk-up identity, from hype anthems to chaotic energy, and we explain exactly why it fits each squad.

Signature #3 in Kansas City delivered, and Around the ACL is breaking it all down. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony recap a huge weekend, starting with Mark Richards and Tony Smith taking control in Doubles and Logan Chamberlain adding another big Singles win to his resume.

We also hit all divisions—Sarah Cassidy gets it done in Women’s Singles, Matt Guy continues to dominate the Seniors division (including a Doubles win with Frank Modlin), and the next generation shows out with Gabriel Clauson and Madden Franco/Jase Webb grabbing Junior titles.

Then we close it out with a brand new segment: the Signature #3 Stock Exchange. Who are we buying after Kansas City? Who are we selling off? And who are we holding steady as the season rolls on?

We’re headed to Kansas City, and this episode of Around the ACL is all about setting the stage for Signature #3. Meesh, Jake, and special guest Michael Gonzales kick things off with a deep dive into the ACL’s officiating program—what’s working, what’s evolving, and what players and fans should know moving forward.