Joey and Michael record remotely for the final episode of Sport Scouts....for now. The two talk about the development of the COVID-19 shutdown, how the sports world is spending this time, and the possible scenarios for a return (Recorded Wednesday, April 16).

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Joey and Michael finally get back in the studio to discuss John Beilein's departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Spike Lee's feud with the New York Knicks franchise he loves dearly, and the absence of Cubs Spring Training on half of Chicago's TVs due to the delay of Marquee Sports Network's Xfinity/Comcast launch. The duo also sit down with play-by-play Voice of the Scouts Connor Clark to recap the achievements of LFHS athletes during the winter season. In "They Don't Scout Like This," the two react to the increasing effect of the coronavirus pandemic on sports, most especially the approaching NCAA Basketball Tournaments (Recorded on Wednesday, March 11 – prior to Mark Emmert's announcement banning fans from attending March Madness).

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MUSIC: "Roundball Rock" (NBA on NBC Theme) – John Tesh, "There's No Place Like Nebraska" – Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band

Joey and Michael talk the latest in Big Ten Basketball and include some thoughts on the Michigan State Football coaching search, have a quick emergency segment to put a late close on the 2019-20 NFL season, and discuss the latest in the NBA for All Star Weekend in Chicago. The two also sit down with The Forest Scout staff writer Stephen Bradley to break down how the first weekend of the new XFL went (Recorded Wednesday, Feb 12).

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MUSIC: "For The Love of Football (XFL Theme Song)", "Burn 'Em Up (Seattle Dragons Theme Song)"

After updates on the latest excitements from LFHS Sports, Joey and Michael discuss the departure of Mark Dantonio from Michigan State Football, the Boston Red Sox/Los Angeles Dodger trade involving Mookie Betts and David Price, as well as the Cincinnati Reds and increased parity in the MLB. In "They Don't Scout Like This," the two analyze this weekend's long-awaited return of the XFL, and the show doesn't end without a familiar face (and hair color) storming into the studio for a surprise appearance...(Recorded Wednesday, Feb 5).

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MUSIC: "The Vision for the XFL in 2020' - XFL

In light of the unfortunate news that has rocked this week, Joey and Michael scrap their usual opening segments to pay tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant, as well as all involved in Sunday's helicopter crash. After closing the conversation with a 24.2-second moment of silence, the duo is joined by Wilson Irvin and Luke Davis, co-hosts of The Forest Scout's The Dish and The Halftime Podcast, to preview Super Bowl LIV (Recorded on Wednesday, Jan 29).

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MUSIC: "See You Again" (Live at the Staples Center 1/31/20) - Wiz Khalifa & Charlie Puth, "NFL on FOX Theme"

After updating on the latest in LFHS Sports (as well as some big Lake Forest-related headlines), Joey and Michael reflect on the near-complete season of postseason football. They also discuss the uneasiness of the 2020 Cubs Convention, Derek Jeter's easy HOF Bid, and the controversial Kansas/Kansas State fight. In the signature "They Don't Scout Like This" segment, the two ponder the evolution of football rules and all-star game intrigues with the news that new NFL rules will be tested at this weekend's Pro Bowl (Recorded Wednesday, Jan 22).

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After giving updates on LFHS Sports, Joey and Michael discuss College Football's Conference Championship Saturday and Sunday's final CFP rankings alongside an Army/Navy preview, as well as talk NFL Playoff Picture. They then discuss other headlines in the sports world, including the Patriots filming the Bengals and Gerrit Cole's enormous signing with the New York Yankees. The duo close out the podcast with a reaction to the new more-heavily-branded MLB Jerseys, and look forward to reacting to a lot of exciting results when the show returns after break (Recorded Wednesday, Dec 11).

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THEME: “Flex” – Jeremy Blake; Royalty Free YouTube Audio Library, https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music

After a long summer and fall, the premier national sports talk podcast of The Forest Scout is making a return for Season Two! To get back into the rhythm of things, hosts Joey Goodsir and Michael Raupp update us on their latest reflections on the postseason pictures in College and NFL Football. The two are also (finally) joined by one TFS Sports Editor and Scouts Football/Basketball color announcer in Andrew Joseph Shaw to get caught up on the exciting amount of big news in LFHS Sports (Recorded Wednesday, December 4).

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MUSIC: "Without Me" - Eminem, "LFHS Fight Song" - LFHS Marching Band and Chorus

THEME: "Flex" - Jeremy Blake; Royalty Free YouTube Audio Library, https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music

Although AJ Shaw did not make his expected appearance, Joey Goodsir and Michael Raupp are still joined by Connor Clark, the voice of LFHS Football/Basketball and longtime special guest, to preview the NBA Finals, discuss a potential NFL Lockout, talk Stanley Cup Final, Cubs Baseball, NBA Offseason, French Open, Tiger at the Memorial, College Baseball, Stephen A. Smith and much much more. Besides taking your final calls of the year on the Blackhawks going into the summer, Matt Dietrich, and tennis matches featuring a longtime-caller-first-time-listener (who may or may not attempt to storm into the studio again), the trio say goodbye to an awesome year of Sport Scouts! (Recorded May 30, 2019).

The Sport Scouts crew would like to thank everyone for listening to the podcast over these 17 episodes! It has been quite a blast to produce and we appreciate all the support - it really makes the show what it is (Thanks to - and you know who you are - Mr. Juliano, Mr. Holmer, Mr. Leyden, Carson, Peters, CBoy, Shaw, Mark, our editorial leaders, and all the others for being a big part of that). If you would like to contact us please leave a message in our voicemail box at (224) 544-9330 or email us at [email protected].

MUSIC: "Jeopardy!" - Merv Griffin, "WIN" - Jay Rock

Joey and Michael discuss the recent action as the Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and Toronto Raptors close in on the NBA Finals, react to Brooks Koepka's PGA Championship win (and Tiger Woods' missed cut), and bring attention to major rules developments in the major sports leagues. They also give their takes Michigan Basketball's hiring (and homecoming) of former player and Fab Five member Juwan Howard as head coach. Besides taking your calls on the results of the Preakness Stakes and Scouts Baseball, Goodsir sits down with Sport Scouts hockey regular guest Mark Smirnov to preview the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues' matchup in the Stanley Cup Final (Recorded Thursday, May 23).

MUSIC: "Dirty Water" - The Standells (Boston Bruins Win Song), "Gloria" - Laura Branigan (St. Louis Blues Win Song)