Tony Caridi joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to break down what West Virginia needs to do to upset UCF — from finding rhythm on offense to winning the special teams battle. The veteran broadcaster also weighs in on the mounting pressures of college coaching, Pitt’s stadium controversy, WVU’s unique baseball schedule stop in Hagerstown, and the shifting Big 12 TV landscape as networks like Peacock and Fox take a bigger role in college basketball coverage

CNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to unpack the latest tech headlines — from Netflix’s surprising new partnership with Spotify to Meta’s renewed push for safer teen experiences on Instagram. They also explore Walmart’s integration with ChatGPT for personalized shopping, Meta’s revival of Facebook job listings, and the growing concern over AI “relationships” among teens. A fast-paced look at how streaming, AI, and social media continue to reshape everyday life

Entertainment correspondent Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekly from Los Angeles to reflect on the passing of Diane Keaton and her remarkable five-decade career on stage and screen. The two also unpack Apple TV’s quiet rebrand, Taylor Swift’s ever-expanding Eras Tour empire, and Mattel’s ambitious slate of toy-based films — from Barney to Magic 8 Ball — that could test the limits of Hollywood’s nostalgia machine

Chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to weigh in on disappearing grocery meat counters and what that says about changing food culture. The James Beard–nominated chef shares practical advice on cleaning cast iron, the right price for a meat thermometer, and why McDonald’s ditched all-day breakfast. The two also swap stories about copycat recipes, potato perfection, and the fading craft of true butchery in West Virginia kitchens