Around The Waves

In the 24th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Kyle Jones 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 discuss which team in the NBA Western Conference is their dark horse candidate when the NBA Playoffs begin. Next, the crew transitions to the NFL to discuss the type of impact Sam Darnold will have on the Carolina Panthers next season after getting traded by the Jets on Monday. Around The Waves then transitions to the NHL where they converse about the St. Louis Blues' recent woes and if the Tampa Bay Lightning can repeat as Stanley Cup Champions. Around The Waves then concludes the show with Pass the Puck where Kyle talks about his Penguins while Luca talks about his Blackhawks. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 23rd episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Kyle Jones and Cole Tussing on the show. The crew begin the day with "Take a Swing" segment where they discuss both Mizzou softball and Mizzou baseball. Next, the crew transitions to the MLB where they discuss their expectations for the Chicago Cubs this upcoming season. Next, the crew transitions to the NFL to debate if the Bears should tank next season. To conclude the show, Around The Waves debates the NCAA Tournament's March Madness Cinderella story and concludes with their predictions for the Sweet 16 Round. 

In the 22nd episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Ethan Polak on the show. Before Ethan's appearance, Luca and Ryan begin the day with "Take a Swing" segment where they discuss both Mizzou softball and Mizzou baseball. (Sorry the archive decided to cut it). Next, the crew transitions to the NHL where they debate which team has exceeded the most expectations thus far and if Jordan Binnington is a Top 5 goaltender in the league. Next, the crew transitions to the March Madness tournament where they discuss their first-round upsets while debating if Missouri can possibly upset the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday. Around the Waves transitions to the MLB where they debate if the Milwaukee Brewers can win the NL Central this upcoming season. Around The Waves then concludes the show with Pass the Puck where Adam 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!

In the 21st episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Cole Tussing and Adam Runge on to the show. The crew begins by previewing the Missouri men's basketball game Wednesday evening against the Florida Gators. Next, Around The Waves debuts "Take a Swing" segment where they discuss both Mizzou softball and Mizzou baseball. Next, the crew transitions to the MLB where they preview each division for this upcoming season with spring training underway this week. The crew then shifts to the NHL where they debate which NHL team had disappointed the most thus far. Around The Waves then transitions to the NFL where they debate whether or not the Arizona Cardinals will win the NFC West with the addition of JJ Watt. Around The Waves then concludes the show with Pass the Puck where Adam 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!

In the 20th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Harrison Vapnek and Jake Sirkus on to the show. The crew begins with their reaction to the men's basketball game Tuesday night when Missouri fell to SEC foe Ole Miss Rebels for the second time this season. Next, Around The Waves transitions to the NBA where they debate whether or not Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is being overlooked due to not being a starter in the All-Star Game. Next, the crew transitions to the MLB where they discuss if former CEO and President of the Seattle Mariners Kevin Mather's insensitive comments are pervasive within the MLB. The crew then shifts to the NFL where they debate who will start for the New England Patriots at QB in week 1. Next, each member discusses their expectations for Carson Wentz next season as the Colts starting QB. Around The Waves then concludes the show with Pass the Puck where Ryan talks about his Blues while Luca talks about his Blackhawks. Additionally, Harrison talks about his Bruins. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 19th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Kyle Jones from Triple Threat. The crew begins with their reaction to the men's basketball game Tuesday night when Missouri fell to SEC foe Georgia Bulldogs. Next, Around The Waves transitions to the NBA where they debate whether or not the LA Lakers should be worried about the red-hot Utah Jazz. Next, the crew brings back Luca's Legendary List where he names his top 5 NBA teams through Week 9. The crew then shifts to the NFL where each member debates where JJ Watt will land after he was granted a release from the Houston Texans last Friday. Next, the crew discusses who will start at QB for the Indianapolis Colts in week 1 of the season. Around The Waves then concludes the show with Pass the Puck where Ryan talks about his Blues while Luca talks about his Blackhawks. Additionally, Kyle talks about his Pittsburgh Penguin's struggles thus far. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 18th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Cole Tussing from Triple Threat. They also welcome Joe Miller who is a journalism major at the university. The crew begins with a preview of the men's basketball game Wednesday night when Missouri visits SEC foe Mississippi Rebels. Next, Around The Waves debates whether or not the Missouri Men's Basketball team should be ranked the 10th best in the nation. Next, the crew transitions to the NBA where they discuss what's going on with the Dallas Mavericks, who are third to last in the Western Conference after finishing seventh last season. The crew then shifts to the NFL where Cole and Luca debate whether or not the Carson Wentz rumors go through or fall through and if we're likely to see a Super Bowl rematch next season. Next, the crew debuts Pass the Puck segment where Ryan talks about his Blues where Luca talks about his Blackhawks. Around The Waves then concludes the show by giving their early NHL conference winners. Next week we'll invite our next guest to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 17th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Cole Tussing from Triple Threat. They also welcome Adam Runge who is a journalism major at the university. The crew begins with a preview of the men's basketball game Wednesday night when Missouri hosts SEC foe Kentucky Tigers. Next, Around The Waves transition to the NBA where they debate which teams will finish with the best records in their respective conferences. The crew then shifts to the NFL where they preview the Super Bowl and debate whether or not Matthew Stafford can win a Super Bowl with the Rams next season. Next, the crew debates what the Bears do at quarterback going into next season. Following that segment, they transition into baseball where they discuss what the addition of Nolan Arenado means for the Cardinals moving forward. Around The Waves then concludes the show by giving their NBA rookie of the year thus far. Next week we'll invite our next guest to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 16th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Kyle Jones from Triple Threat and 3-Count. They also welcome Nick Winkelman who is a journalism major at the university. The crew begins with a recap of the men's basketball game Tuesday night when Missouri fell to SEC foe Auburn Tigers. Next, Around The Waves transition to the NBA where they debate who's the MVP thus far and pay a tribute to Kobe Bryant by giving their favorite Kobe moments. The crew then shifts to the NFL where they debate if Aaron Rodgers should want out of Green Bay and where former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will land for next season. Next, the crew debates what Patrick Mahomes has proved to the NFL World by competing in his second Super Bowl in his three-year career and been to three consecutive AFC Championship Games. Around The Waves then concludes the show by giving their NFL Coach of the Year award. Next week we'll invite our next guest to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 15th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Cole Tussing from Triple Threat. Cole is a communications major at Mizzou. The crew begins with a recap of the men's basketball game Tuesday night when Missouri earned their ninth victory against South Carolina. Next, Around The Waves transition to NFL breaking news where QB Philip Rivers announced his retirement from the NHL, hanging up it after 17 seasons. The crew then discusses this weekend's AFC and NFC Championship Games and then following it up with Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson and debating whether or not if he has played his last snap for the Texans. Last week, the Brooklyn Nets acquired James Harden in a blockbuster trade. Harden has played two games for the Nets and the crew debates what he means to the Nets. Around The Waves then transitions to the MLB where they debate whether or not if they think the San Diego Padres have the best odds. To close out the show, the crew debates if Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal should demand out of D.C.  Next week we'll invite our next guest to the show, so stay tuned!