Preferred Walk-Ons

By Michael McGraw and Michael Shutt

The world’s preeminent college sports podcast hosted by two people named Michael. ACC fans by birth, degenerate gamblers for mirth. Part of TheSabre.com’s podcast network.... more

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How many episodes does Preferred Walk-Ons have?

The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.

Preferred Walk-Ons episodes:

April 09, 2025March and Portal Madness
March Madness is over and it has ended in glory for the Florida Gators and Connecticut Huskies. Before transitioning to an offseason of transfer portal mayhem, we analyzed how these champions survived and advanced through the tournament and the legacies they leave behind. Topics for discussion include:
How Florida was able to orchestrate another come-from-behind victory over Houston
How fans are reacting to news from the transfer portal
What Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers mean to women's basketball
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).
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38min
March 25, 2025A Changing of the Guard in ACC Basketball with Kris Wright
There are sixteen teams still playing in the NCAA Tournament and only one of them represents the ACC. However, a new class of coaches bring promise to one of college basketball's premier conferences. We sat down with Kris Wright of TheSabre.com to discuss Virginia's new head coach and whether the ACC can bounce back from a disappointing season. In this episode, we discuss:
The experience of watching the NCAA Tournament in Seattle
What to expect from Ryan Odom's tenure in Charlottesville and UVA's place in the NIL landscape with Kris Wright
Whether NIL and the transfer portal are responsible for a chalky NCAA Tournament
The most intriguing storylines and best bets in the Sweet Sixteen
NC State hiring Will Wade and what it means for the ACC
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).
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1h 12min
March 18, 2025It's Time for Madness
After four long months, the NCAA Tournament is finally here! We've got you covered with everything you need to know to confidently lose your pool. In this episode, we discuss:
Duke's ACC Tournament championship and injury concerns
The Selection Committee's questionable decisions with UNC and Louisville
Best bets, upsets, compelling storylines, and Final Four picks from each region
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58min
March 15, 2025 An ACC Semifinal for the Ages
Our coverage of the ACC Tournament continues from Charlotte after two thrilling semifinal games. Both Duke and Louisville managed to survive after nearly giving away big leads, while North Carolina is left reeling on the bubble after a brutal lane violation. In this episode, we offer our quick reactions to both games, discuss UNC's chances of making the NCAA Tournament, and look ahead to the ACC Championship.
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).
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22min
March 13, 2025ACC Tournament Recap: Ron Sanchez Edition
The Michaels are reporting live from the ACC Tournament in Charlotte. There have been two days of compelling basketball games and the sudden firing of UVA head coach Ron Sanchez. In this episode, we provide a behind-the-scenes look at everything that has taken place in the Queen City. Topics for discussion include:
Virginia's decision to fire Ron Sanchez and possible replacements
The most interesting and exciting storylines from the first two days of the ACC Tournament
A preview of highly anticipated Thursday games
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).
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43min
March 10, 2025Why Not Them? An ACC Tournament Preview
On the eve of the men's ACC basketball tournament, the basketball world received shocking news out of Raleigh. A year after winning the conference tournament and taking his team to the Final Four, Kevin Keatts has been fired from NC State. We analyzed the decision and whether any ACC teams are capable of making a similar run in this year's tournament. Topics for discussion include:
NC State's decision to fire Kevin Keatts and what it means for other conference coaching vacancies
The most intriguing matchups and dark horses for the men's ACC Tournament
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Be sure to follow our coverage this week at the ACC Tournament!
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31min
February 26, 2025Fresh Blood for the ACC
With the ACC having a tough year in men's college basketball, is it time for the conference to explore a merger with the Big East? We explore that topic and look ahead to the upcoming ACC tournament. Topics for discussion include:
The possible partnership of the ACC and the Big East
The ACC's bubble situation approaching March Madness
Current matchups in the ACC Tournament
Miami's potential hire of Jai Lucas and the weirdly secretive extension of Hubert Davis at UNC
National contenders in the ACC for women's college basketball
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38min
February 12, 2025On the ACC Hot Seat
With only a few weeks left in college basketball's regular season, we analyzed the job security of ACC basketball coaches. Which coaches are safe at their current schools and which should start updating their CV? Topics for discussion include:
Duke's first loss of the season, UNC's tournament hopes, and the ascension of Clemson
Which ACC basketball coaches are on the hot seat
Ron Sanchez's prospects of getting another season at UVA
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).
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50min
February 03, 2025College Basketball Chaos
The first weekend of February was fun for casual college basketball fans but less encouraging for supporters of Virginia and NC State. As the ACC title race heats up, we look at the most surprising teams in the conference and analyze whether anyone can stop Duke from an undefeated season. In this episode, we discuss:
How the Luka Dončić trade impacts the ACC
The prospect of NC State and UVA missing the ACC Tournament
The biggest surprises in the ACC and which teams could make a run in the conference tournament
How a wild weekend of upsets sets the stage for March Madness
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).
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37min
January 07, 2025New Year, New Conference
The winter months have not been kind to fans of the Atlantic Coast Conference. With a poor showing in bowl season and the College Football Playoffs and mediocre prospects for March Madness, the ACC has been difficult to defend. We discuss our fandom of the conference and college sports generally, before turning our attention to the CFP semifinals. In this episode, we:
Assess the strength of the ACC amidst the changing landscape of college sports
Analyze the CFP quarterfinals, including Texas' controversial win over Arizona State
Preview the CFP semifinals with picks against the spread
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).
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34min

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How many episodes does Preferred Walk-Ons have?

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