Around The Waves

In the 64th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Adam Runge onto the show.  Around The Waves begin the day with America's Pastime – the MLB playoffs. After an absolutely thrilling wild-card weekend, four teams are moving on to the Division Series, where they will face one of the four teams that received first-round byes. Ben, Ryan, and Adam debate which teams will advance to the NLCS and ALCS. The crew transitions to the NFL, where they debate if the reigning defending Super Bowl Champions – Los Angeles Rams could potentially miss the playoffs. The Rams are currently 2-3. Following the Rams' debate, Around The Waves debates which NFL team has disappointed the most thus far and if the New York Jets could potentially make some noise as the season progresses. Lastly, Around The Waves dissects the NHL Central and which teams could make the postseason. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 63rd episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ben Schmidt begin the day with a Mizzou football preview as the Tigers travel to the swamp to take on the Florida Gators. The Tigers are still looking for their first SEC victory. Missouri had the college football world and the top-ranked and defending national champion Georgia Bulldoggs on upset alert for most of the game last weekend. Unfortunately for Tiger nation, Georgia prevailed for a 26-22 victory. Game action against Florida is scheduled for 11:00 p.m. CST. The crew transitions to the NFL, where Ben gives his Ben's Brief Breakdown, providing the top 5 teams heading into Week 5 as the Indianapolis Colts take on the Denver Broncos tonight. Around The Waves shifts to America's Pastime – the MLB. Ben breaks down the NL Wildcard teams that will advance to the NLDS. Lastly, Around The Waves debates which NFL team is the best in the AFC. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 62nd episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Mizzou Hockey's Nick Spolec. Around The Waves begins the day with a Mizzou football preview as the Tigers host the reigning national champions and No. 1 team in the country – the Georgia Bulldogs. It has been a tough week for Mizzou football players and fans because of the heartbreaking loss to Auburn last weekend and 5-star wideout Luther Burden's cryptic message on Instagram and ankle injury. Burden is questionable for Saturday's action against Georgia. Game action is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CST. The crew transitions to Mizzou Hockey, where center Nick Spolec discusses the Tigers' 1-2 start and previews this weekend's series against Kansas at home. Mizzou kicked off their season last Friday against Missouri State, where they split with the Bears in Springfield. Also, they lost a close one to Drury 3-1 on Sunday. Next, Around The Waves shifts to the NFL, where they debate which player is the front runner for the MVP thus far. Also, Ryan gives his Ryan's Rapid Rundown, providing the top 5 NFL teams heading into Week 4 as the Miami Dolphins take on the Cincinnati Bengals tonight. Lastly, Around The Waves also does a brief preview of Thursday Night Football. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 61st episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM Ben Schmidt and Ryan Waelterman begin the day with a Mizzou football preview as the Tigers open SEC play against another Tiger opponent – Auburn this weekend on the road. One can argue this contest will serve as a measuring stick for Missouri regarding all three phases of their game four weeks into the season. The Tigers are coming off a victory against Abilene Christian. Meanwhile, Auburn is among the more lowly teams in the SEC right now after being trounced by Penn State last week. Auburn is also struggling at the quarterback position with TJ Finley out this weekend. Game action is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. CST. Around The Waves transitions to the MLB, where the crew debates which national league team in the wild card race might miss out on the playoffs this season. Next, Around The Waves shifts to the NFL, where they debate if Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the answer and if the Philadelphia Eagles are a Super Bowl contender. Around The Waves also does a brief preview of week 3 of the NFL season.  Next week we'll invite Nick Spolec to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 60th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Ryan Waelterman begin the day with a Mizzou football preview as the Tigers return to the friendly confines to host Abilene Christian. The Tigers are coming off a brutal loss to the Kansas State Wildcats last weekend 40-12, where they couldn't generate any sort of offense. The Abilene Christian Wildcats serve as the Tigers' last opponent before beginning SEC play. Game action is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. CST. Around The Waves transitions to the NFL, where Luca gives his Luca's Legendary List of the top 5 NFL teams heading into week 2. Speaking of week 2, the crew discusses if the Los Angeles Chargers can upset the Kansas City Chiefs on the road on Thursday Night Football. Next, Around The Waves debates the most surprising NFL team in week 1. Around The Waves also debates which NFL team will have the biggest bounce-back week. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 59th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Ryan Waelterman begin the day with a Mizzou football preview as the Tigers travel to the Little Apple to take on the Kansas State Wildcats. The last time these two schools met was on October 8th, 2011. The Wildcats won that game 24-17 in Manhattan. Both teams won their opening games last weekend in convincing fashion. Game action is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. CST. Around The Waves transitions to the MLB, "America's pastime", where they debate if the New York Yankees are doomed come postseason. The Bronx Bombers' double-digit division lead has shrunk to 5 games as the Blue Jays are heating up and the Rays are always better than most people believe. The crew transitions to the NFL where they discuss which non-NFL playoff team from last season has the best chance of making the postseason this season. Around The Waves also debates which NFL player is winning the MVP this upcoming season. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 58th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Ryan Waelterman begin the day with a Mizzou football preview as the Tigers open their season tonight against Louisiana Tech at Faurot Field. Missouri looks to improve on a disappointing 6-7 finish last season, while Louisiana Tech returns from a rocky 3-9 finish last season. Game action is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CST. Around The Waves transitions to the NFL, where they debate which second-year quarterback has the most to prove this upcoming season. Luca debates which quarterback in the league has the most to prove to prevent losing their job. Lastly, the crew debates each NFL division winner. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 57th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Ryan Waelterman begin the day with a Mizzou football preview and what they expect from Missouri head football coach Eli Drinkwitz and his team during his third season with the Tigers. Around The Waves transitions to America's pastime (The MLB) and debate if the Baltimore Orioles, one of baseball's pleasant surprises this season, earns a wildcard berth this season. Next, the 2022 NFL season is set to kick off on September 8th when the reigning defending Super Bowl Champions, the Los Angeles Rams host the Buffalo Bills. The crew debates which team will capture the AFC West crown. Lastly, Ben gives his Ben's Brief Breakdown where he debates the top 5 NFL teams heading into the 2022 season. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 56th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Ryan Waelterman begin the day with the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ryan and Luca recap the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild series and its storyline. Furthermore, they discuss if the Toronto Maple Leafs can eliminate the Tampa Bay Lightning in a must-win Game 7. Toronto hasn't won a playoff series since 2004. Also, Ryan and Luca debate if the New York Rangers can steal Game 6 against the Pittsburgh Penguins as Penguins star Sidney Crosby is ruled out with an upper-body injury sustained in Game 5. Next, Ryan and Luca debate which player has impressed the most throughout the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs thus far. Around The Waves transitions to Mizzou Softball where the crew discusses if the Tigers can advance to the SEC Championship following their victories against Auburn and Alabama. The crew then transitions to the NBA with "Ben's Basketball Brief" where Ben discusses the storyline of the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks series. Lastly, the crew then transitions to the MLB where they discuss if the Los Angeles Angels are a legitimate threat in the American League. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 55th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Ryan Waelterman begin the day with the "Take A Swing" segment, where they debate if Mizzou baseball can capture a crucial SEC series win against the Ole Miss Rebels on the road. The Tigers find themselves with an opportunity to make the SEC tournament with three SEC opponents remaining. The Tigers and Rebels enter the series as part of a three-way tie for the 12th and final spot in the SEC tournament. Moreover, the crew debates No. 23 Mizzou softball's biggest factor contributing to their turnaround. The Tigers have enjoyed a significant rise in the SEC standings thanks to a scorching offense. On April 19th, Missouri was No. 10 in the conference. Two weeks and seven wins later, the Tigers have vaulted into fourth. Around The Waves transitions to the NHL where Ryan and Luca discuss the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild series as the series heads to St. Louis for games 3 and 4 with both teams claiming a victory in St. Paul. Also, Ryan and Luca discuss which NHL playoff team has surprised them the most. The crew then transitions to the NBA with "Ben's Basketball Brief" where Ben discusses which NBA team has impressed him the most in the second round. Next, Around The Waves debates whether or not Baker Mayfield will be traded before the NFL season begins in the fall. Lastly, the crew then transitions to the MLB where they discuss the most disappointing team thus far. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!