Saturday Morning with Shane McGrath

We begin with a story from the nostalgia file involving Philip the Dancing Mailman, John Blalock, and the Cookout in Shelby. Next, Brock Huber checks-in for our weekly visit (13:35). We discuss the expansion of the college football playoff,  expectations for Tua Tagovailoa's second season in the NFL, and whether it's more enjoyable to watch golf or tennis on television. Then, former Gardner-Webb baseball star Jeremiah Lokken returns to the show for this week's featured conversation (35:17). Jeremiah grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and has been a loyal fan of the Jaguars since their inception in 1995. Jeremiah and I talk about the storylines that have made the Jags the most interesting team in the NFL: Urban Meyer, Trevor Lawrence, Tim Tebow, and more!

We begin with a shout-out to a desired podcast sponsor and recommendations for football biographies to read this summer. Next, Brock Huber checks-in for the Sports Page (11:32). We discuss Coach K's retirement tour, college football kickoff times, and Nick Saban's contract extension. Then, Dr. Joseph Moore returns to the podcast for this week's featured conversation (34:18). Dr. Moore is a financial historian who has been published by the New York Times and Oxford University Press. He is also a long-time real estate investor. In this interview, Dr. Moore gives (for entertainment purposes only) an overview of today's real estate market: home prices, interest rates, new build inventory, rental properties, trendy geographic areas, & more!

The reignited Saturday Morning with Shane McGrath has now been on the digital airwaves for one year. To celebrate the occasion, this week's episode looks back at some memorable moments from the year in podcasting.

A California resident alleges she accidentally put a lottery ticket worth $26 million through the washing machine (0:51). A story from the nostalgia file about the time that a Boiling Springs resident bought a winning lottery ticket on a whim (8:13). Brock Huber checks-in for the Sports Page (14:54). We discuss how the Jaguars made portions of their draft board public, one NFL player's decision to pay lots of money to switch jersey numbers, and an unusual television moment involving Shannon Sharpe and Julio Jones. Then, Gardner-Webb University golf coach Tee Burton joins the show for the featured conversation of the week (35:44). We talk about his storied college playing career at UNC, the best golfers he ever faced, tips for weekend hackers, and much more!

We start with a few quick stories in celebration of John Blalock's birthday. Next, Brock Huber checks-in for the sports page (13:47). We cover Dan Campbell's eventful early tenure as head coach of the Detroit Lions, how one NBA franchise has managed to miss the playoffs for 15 consecutive seasons, and what the NBA should do about teams losing games on purpose to manipulate playoff seeding. We also give some early predictions for the NFL season.  

And then Ben LaCroix returns to the show for this week's featured conversation (35:01). This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the Class of 2011 graduating from Gardner-Webb. In addition to Ben and I, members of that Class include former podcast guests Kyle Lanning, Andrew Veeder, Taylor Doolittle, Blake DuDonis, and Thomas Cannon. To commemorate the occasion, we look back on some favorite college memories and reflect on the ten years since graduation.

We start with a comical moment from Jimmy Stewart's performance in "Anatomy of a Murder" and how it reminded me of a story from Boiling Springs. Next, Brock Huber checks-in for our visit about the week in sports (11:16). We discuss Tim Tebow's return to the NFL, the NBA's new playoff format, and which city the Oakland A's should choose as their new home.  And then record-setting traveler Thomas Cannon returns to the show (39:47). We review his most recent adventure, in which his group traveled to all 50 States in fewer than six days.

This week begins with some of my theories for why sports TV ratings have been declining. Next, Brock Huber checks-in for our weekly visit (16:14). We talk about the kerfuffle in the Eagles' draft room, the Aaron Rodgers saga, and some interesting comments made by Steve Kerr. Then, sports journalist Brian Wilmer (whose work appears in places such as College Hoops Digest, the Rock Hill Herald, & the Charlotte Observer) joins the show for this week's featured conversation (35:20). We discuss a variety of topics, including coaching searches, the best jobs in the Big South Conference, the future of conference realignment, and memorable road trips.

We start with a story about solving a dispute between children by using a quote from wrestling legend Ric Flair.  Brock Huber joins for the Sports Page (11:47), including a discussion about the NCAA's new transfer policy. We also talk about the latest chapter in Brock's moving adventure. Then, my friend and former neighbor, Dr. Robbie Freeman of Freeman Family Chiropractic, joins the festivities (34:12). We cover a number of interesting chiropractic-related topics and tell stories from the halcyon days in our old neighborhood in Boiling Springs.

We begin with a Larry King probate update (0:51). Then, on behalf of friend of the show Aaron Hinton, I have a PSA about a giving opportunity for Gardner-Webb alumni (6:36). Brock Huber checks-in for the Weekly Sports Page (15:53), including our thoughts on Joe Buck possibly being the next host of Jeopardy. Vegas Correspondent Gabe Mirabelli (28:57) shares his favorite wagers for the NFL Draft and we team up to predict the first ten picks.  And then my longtime friend Kyle Lanning makes his debut appearance on the show (45:49). We tell greatest hits stories from yesteryear, including several comical moments from road trips of old.

We start with a Saturday Morning investigation of Sir Nick Faldo's Wikipedia page (0:51). Next, Brock Huber checks-in for the Weekly Sports Page (19:57), including thoughts on why Hall of Fame debates are tedious. Then, Gardner-Webb basketball legend Grayson Flittner makes his debut appearance on the show (45:05). We discuss how basketball brought him to GWU, the famous 2007 upset of Kentucky, playing in Madison Square Garden, and other memories from his storied career.