Around The Waves

- Mizzou Football and the quarterback situation

- Mizzou Football's floor for the upcoming season

- Cubs or Reds making the MLB Postseason?

- NFL Storylines standing out in the preseason

Luca Vitale and Ian Paprocki provide thorough coverage for the players that will be drafted by an NHL lottery team. If you are a hockey fan, this episode is for you!

In the 81st episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ben Schmidt begin the day with the "Take A Swing" segment, where they debate if Mizzou baseball can steal one game in Gainesville and if Mizzou softball can ride their five-game winning streak into College Station. Although Mizzou baseball defeated SIUE in their mid-week contest, the Tigers are in danger of missing the SEC Tournament as only Ole Miss currently has a worse conference record than Mizzou. The teams with the worst two records will miss the tournament. The series opener between Mizzou and Florida is today. First pitch is at 6:00 CT.

Luca Vitale and Ian Paprocki provide thorough coverage for every NHL playoff series. If you are a hockey fan, this episode is for you!

In the 80th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Justin Craft begin the day with the "Take A Swing" segment, where they debate if Mizzou baseball has more pressure than Texas A&M to win the series and if Mizzou softball needs to go in a different direction for a hitting coach. Mizzou baseball didn't look promising after a disastrous third inning, where Texas A&M sent 15 batters to the plate with 9 players crossing the plate. Game 2 of that series is tonight. First pitch is at 6:00 CT. Meanwhile, Mizzou softball kicked off a 9-game homestand on Wednesday with a run-rule victory over Lindenwood. The Tigers host Ole Miss this weekend in a 3-game series. Game 1 of that series is tomorrow. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 CT. Around The Waves then transitions to the MLB where they debate if the St. Louis Cardinals' slow start is enough to keep them from winning NL Central. Following baseball, the crew goes "onto the ice." Justin and Luca debate if the Pittsburgh Penguins' "golden age" is over. Lastly, the crew then transitions to the NBA where Ben discusses if the Los Angeles Lakers can make a run in the Western Conference. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 79th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Justin Craft welcome Ian Paprocki onto the show. The crew begins the day with the "Take A Swing" segment, where they debate if Mizzou baseball can avoid a third consecutive SEC series sweep and if Mizzou softball's two recent victories are the beginning of a mid-season run. Mizzou baseball has lost 7 SEC contests straight, after beginning conference play 3-0 following a Tennessee sweep. The Tigers lost the series opener against No. 4 ranked Vanderbilt 7-6 after a late comeback attempt at Taylor Stadium. Game 2 of that series is tonight. First pitch is at 6:00 CT. Meanwhile, Mizzou softball collected their fifth-ranked victory in the series opener against No. 12-ranked LSU yesterday on the road. A 3-run sixth inning propelled Mizzou to an 8-6 comeback victory. Game 2 of this series is today at 6:00 CT. Around The Waves then transitions to the MLB where they discuss which team has impressed them the most through the first week of the season. Following baseball, the crew goes "onto the ice." Ian and Luca debate if it is a "win" or "bust" for the Boston Bruins this postseason due to their historic season. Lastly, the crew then transitions to the NBA where Ben discusses which two NBA teams in the Western Conference have the best chance of winning the play-in tournament. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 78th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Justin Craft begin the day with the "Take A Swing" segment, where they provide an outlook for both Missouri baseball and softball. Mizzou baseball lost a series opener nailbiter against Florida International last night. FIU used a pair of two-run rallies and a shutdown effort from its pitching staff to defeat the Tigers 4-3. Game 2 of that series is tonight at 5:30 CT. Meanwhile, (21) Mizzou softball picked up a pair of run-rule victories over Cal Poly and BYU yesterday to open the 2023 Mary Nutter Cathedral City Collegiate Classic. With the two wins, the Tigers extended its win streak to eight games. The crew then provides their hottest take on the MLB season as season training is underway today. Around The Waves transitions to the NHL where Justin and Luca debate if Patrick Kane will be traded before the NHL Tradeline passes. The crew then transitions to the NBA where Ben discusses what the Russell Westbrook signing means for the LA Clippers. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 77th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Justin Craft welcome Mizzou Club Hockey players Henry Kasten and Jack Dobbs onto the show. To kick off the day, Luca Vitale interviews Henry Kasten and Jack Dobbs about their latest victory against Kansas in the border war showdown, discusses the program's first MACHA championship, and previews their trip to ACHA Nationals next month. Following hockey, Around The Waves switches over to Mizzou hoops. The crew debates if the Mizzou Women's Basketball team will make the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers have lost their past 8 out of 10 games. However, they got a much-needed victory against Mississippi State last night. Mizzou has a slim margin for error in the final two weeks leading up to the SEC Tournament. The Tigers take on Texas A&M on Monday. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 CT. Meanwhile, Around The Waves debates if the Mizzou men's basketball can win out this season, despite its blowout loss against Auburn on Tuesday. The Tigers host Texas A&M tomorrow and hope for a different result this time around. The Tigers lost 82-64 against the Aggies last month at College Station. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday at 5:00 CT.  Around The Waves transitions to the NBA, where they debate if the Milwaukee Bucks or Boston Celtics should be the favorites in the Eastern Conference. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 76th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ben Schmidt welcome Mizzou wrestler Eric Lovelace onto the show. Luca Vitale interviews Eric Lovelace regarding the program's long-term success, the season, and why Eric decided to become a wrestler. Next, Around The Waves focuses on Missouri hoops. The crew debates if the Mizzou Women's Basketball team will miss the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers began SEC play 3-0 and now have seen their conference record drop to 4-7.  The Tigers look to get a must-win game against Arkansas on Sunday to keep their season alive. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 CT. Meanwhile, Around The Waves debates if the Mizzou men's basketball can replicate their home-court shooting on the road. The Tigers are facing No. 6 ranked Tennessee, the best-scoring defense in the nation. Mizzou is 1-4 in Knoxville since joining the SEC. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday at 5:00 CT.  Around The Waves transitions to the NFL, where they react to the NFL Award Winner and give their Super Bowl winners. Lastly, Around The Waves discusses the crazy NBA trade deadline and what impact it had on the NBA as a league. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!