Around The Waves

In the 34th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ryan Waelterman, and Ben Schmidt begin the day with the "Move the Chains" segment, where they discuss Mizzou football's contest tomorrow at Faurot Field against the North Texas Mean Green as the Tigers hope to put last weekend's debacle behind them. Game action begins at 3:00 p.m. CST. Tomorrow's matchup serves as a dosage of medicine the Tigers might need as the defense continues to struggle against the run and the losses continue to pile up. The crew transitions to the NFL, where they discuss Thursday Night's NFC West rival game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks dropped this contest and continue to have issues on defense, and now Russell Wilson is in jeopardy of missing time due to a finger sprain. Next, the crew transitions to the MLB, where they debate if the Chicago White Sox or Houston Astros present a threat to the Tampa Bay Rays. Next, Luca Vitale gives his Legendary List of the top 5 NFL Teams entering action into week four. Following the list, Around The Waves debates which NHL teams will finish atop in their respective divisions this upcoming season. Around The Waves then concludes the show by discussing which NFL games for week five are worth tuning in for. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 33rd episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ryan Waelterman, and Ben Schmidt begin the day with the "Move the Chains" segment, where they discuss Mizzou football's contest tomorrow at Faurot Field against SEC foe Tennessee Volunteers. Game action begins at 11:00 a.m. CST. Tomorrow's matchup serves as a critical one for the Tigers as they find themselves at a crossroads, where this game can either make or break the Tigers' season. The crew transitions to the MLB, where they debate which team will clinch a playoff berth by the end of the weekend. Next, the crew transitions to the NFL where they debate if they are concerned about the Kansas City Chiefs thus far as they are dead last in their division heading into the weekend and if the Chicago Bears' offense is fixable. Next, Luca Vitale gives his Legendary List of the top 5 NFL Teams entering action into week four. Around The Waves then concludes the show by discussing which NFL games for week four are worth tuning in for. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 32nd episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ryan Waelterman, and Ben Schmidt begin the day with the "Move the Chains" segment, where they discuss Mizzou football's contest tomorrow at Boston College. Game action begins at 11:00 a.m. CST. Tomorrow's matchup will mark the first time these two historic programs have squared off. It will also serve as Boston College's first game against an SEC opponent in 13 years. The crew transitions to the NFL, where they debate which 2-0 AFC West squad is a bigger threat to the Chiefs and if Justin Fields should continue to start when Andy Dalton returns from injury. Next, Luca Vitale gives his Legendary List of the top 5 NFL Teams entering action into week three. Around The Waves then concludes the show by discussing which NFL games for week three are worth tuning in for. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 31st episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman begin the day with the "Move the Chains" segment, where they discuss Mizzou football's contest tomorrow at Faurot Field against the Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) Redhawks. Game action begins at 11:00 a.m. CST. The Tigers and Redhawks have played each other just four times, with the Tigers coming on top during each matchup. The crew welcomes Cole Tussing onto the show as they continue with football coverage as they recap Thursday Night Football's thriller between the Washington Football Team and New York Giants. Next, Luca Vitale gives his Legendary List of the top 5 NFL Teams entering action into week two. Around The Waves then debates which running back in week two will rebound from a subpar performance from week one. Around The Waves then concludes the show by debating which NFL games for week two are worth tuning in for. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 30th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ryan Waelterman, and Ben Schmidt begin the day with "Move the Chains" segment, where they discuss Mizzou football's first SEC contest on the road against the Kentucky Wildcats tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. CST. This is just one of two Power Five conference games on the College Football schedule this weekend, along with Stanford and USC. The crew welcomes Drew Westland onto the show as they continue with football coverage as they recap Thursday Night Football's thriller between the Dallas Cowboys and the reigning defending Super Bowl Champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Next, Around The Waves debates which rookie quarterback will have the best week one and if it was the right call to start Andy Dalton at quarterback over Justin Fields for the Bears. Around The Waves then concludes the show by debating which NFL games for week one are worth tuning in for. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 29th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ryan Waelterman, and Ben Schmidt begin the day with "Move the Chains" segment, where they discuss their expectations for Mizzou football as they open up their season campaign tomorrow against Central Michigan University at Faurot Field. The crew continues with football coverage as they discuss their expectations for New England Patriot's Mac Jones as he gets the starting nod at quarterback. Next, Around The Waves debates their division winners in the NFC and AFC in their respective divisions.  Around The Waves then concludes the show by debating what is next for Cam Newton after he was released by the New England Patriots this past Tuesday. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 28th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ryan Waelterman, and Ben Schmidt begin the day with "Move the Chains" segment, where they discuss the new Mizzou football recruits, best and worse scenarios, and the Tiger's notable games this upcoming season. Next, the crew transitions to the NHL, where they debate if the Chicago Blackhawks' last dance type of roster can make a playoff push this upcoming season. Also, the crew debates if the Seattle Kraken can make the postseason in their inaugural season. Around The Waves then concludes the show by debating if super teams are good or bad for the NBA. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 27th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman welcome back Kyle Jones and Cole Tussing for the very last time. The crew begins the day with "Take a Swing" segment where they discuss both Mizzou softball and Mizzou baseball. Next, the crew transitions to the NFL with a Luca's Legendary List. Luca gives his top 5 NFL teams that had the best draft. Next, they debate which former Alabama receiver will have an immediate impact next season: Jaylen Waddle or DeVonta Smith. Around The Waves transitions to the NBA where they discuss what Charlotte Hornet's LaMelo Ball means down the stretch after returning from a 21-game absence. Around The Waves then concludes the show by debating if the Phoenix Suns can reach the NBA Finals. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 26th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Cole Heinisch on the show. The crew begins the day with "Take a Swing" segment where they discuss both Mizzou softball and Mizzou baseball. Next, the crew transitions to the NBA where they debate Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis's significance for the team down the strength. Next, the crew moves to the NFL where they debate which team will trade up to draft a QB. (Disclaimer: This was before Draft Night took place). Next, Around The Waves debate if the Cleveland Browns have what it takes to win the AFC North next season. Around The Waves then transitions to the NHL where they discuss if the St. Louis Blues will make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Around The Waves then concludes the show by addressing Luca's Chicago Cubs pre-season remarks. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned

In the 25th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Joe Miller on the show. The crew begins the day with "Take a Swing" segment where they discuss both Mizzou softball and Mizzou baseball. Next, the crew transitions to the NFL where they debate which team has had the most offseason success. Next, the crew debates which team, the New England Patriots or the Dallas Cowboys, will win more games this upcoming season. Around The Waves then transitions to the NBA where they discuss if Steph Curry is the best guard in the NBA due to his latest hot streak and they debate if Brooklyn's Nets Big 3 is capable of carrying them to an NBA title. Around The Waves then concludes the show with Pass the Puck where Ryan talks about his Blues while Luca talks about his Blackhawks. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!