Sports and Spirits

We visit with Tracy Napolitano of the New Orleans Bourbon Festival about the event's 2nd year. Lots of great stuff for bourbon enthusiasts and rookies alike. What to to expect this weekend.

Get the details here at http://www.neworleansbourbonfestival.com/

Plus plenty of sports talk including March Madness, Memphis basketball making a coaching move, the NFL QB situation, and are the Rockets the favorites in the West?

Big show this week as we start off the month of March. Matt and Hank are back and spend some time at the top of the show discussing various topics.

We'll talk about potential rule changes for the NFL including the catch rule. Also our thoughts on experimental changes for the NIT this season in college basketball. And do we like instant replay in sports?

Then at 29:00 a big interview with L.C. May of Clyde May's whiskey. We talk about the state whiskey of Alabama, the history of the brand, and their own distillery over the next couple of years.

After that we'll wrap it up talking March Madness. Our thoughts on the Big 10 in NYC plus what we're watching heading into Championship week.

This week's guest: L.C. May Brand Ambassador- Clyde May's Whiskey https://www.clydemays.com/

Matt and Hank are back for episode 73. A lot of topics in this show as the guys discuss some items on their mind. We'll look at the Daytona 500 this past weekend and NASCAR's popularity. Plus talk NBA playoff format changes.

We'll also spend some time talking about sports injuries. Do we see more now or just hear about them more?

Plus our latest look at Bracketology and where some bubble teams stand in our eyes.

Matt and Hank are back to start off the week talking about the NCAA men's tournament. The committee released their top 16 seeds for the first time and we give our thoughts. Who we think deserves the ranking and where teams go from here.

After that we talk about the big trades by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the past week. Does this make them the favorites in the east now?

And baseball is right around the corner! We'll look at some over/under win totals in MLB and talk college as well.

Matt and Hank are back together this week for Episode 71. We'll start by giving our take on the Super Bowl and where both teams are going forward for next year.

Then at 21:30 it's on to the Carnival Vista where Matt visits with brewmaster Ronald Zeiber talking about the first brewery at sea. Great stuff there.

After that we'll talk some about the Olympics which start this week. Plus a couple ideas for your Valentine's Day cocktails from Smirnoff. Then it's on to our Jump Ball segment where we discuss the Cavs, Patriots, and Olympics.

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Recipes mentioned on the show:

Hibiscus Crush – Courtesy of Sylvia Fountaine of Feasting at Home

• 16 ounces Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka (2 cups)
• 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 1 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 ounce triple sec
• 32 ounces lemon lime soda
• 1 lemon- sliced
• 1 lime-sliced
• 1 orange- sliced
• 4 cups crushed ice

Place hibiscus, water and sugar in a small pot to simmer over the stove for 5 minutes. Once sugar is dissolved, set aside to cool. Strain. Place vodka, triple sec, soda and sliced citrus in a punch bowl or beverage container. Add hibiscus infusion. Stir. Right before quests arrive add 4 cups crushed ice Secret Admirer – Courtesy of Sylvia Fountaine of Feasting at Home

• 4 ounces Smirnoff Raspberry
• 1.5 ounces Chartreuse
• 6 fresh raspberries

Place all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into two vintage martini glasses. Garnish with fresh raspberries. You could sugar the rim for extra sweetness.

Episode 70 is here as we break down the big game this weekend. Our Vegas insider Raphael Esparza joins us to talk Super Bowl, the betting on the game, and also whether the NBA will be able to get in on the sports gambling money.

Nathan Moore joins Hank Allen to give their analysis on the big game and pick the winner and score. Plus we'll give you a great recipe to make for your Super Bowl party.

As always thanks for listening!

We're talking football, baseball, basketball, rum and beer this week! Matt is leaving for vacation so we'll get his thoughts on the Super Bowl after him and Hank recap the conference championship games.

Then Nathan Moore joins Hank to talk about the latest class inducted to the MLB Hall of Fame. Our take on who's in and who got left out.

After that we'll talk a little college basketball, and sprinkle in some thoughts on what we've been drinking lately through the show.

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Big weekend of football ahead. Hank and Matt are back to recap last weekend's action along with our thoughts on the college championship and where both teams go from here.

After that we turn our attention to the four big matchups this weekend. Who wins and why. Plus Gruden to Oakland, freshman QBs, and more topics.

Huge weekend of football ahead. The college season comes to a close Monday with the big matchup between Alabama and Georgia. We'll break down the game and give our picks.

Plus we look at each game of this weekend's NFL wildcard playoff round. Who do we think advances to the next round and why.

Plus at 28:00 our Vegas Insider Raphael Esparza joins us to give his insight into all the action, what it means from a Vegas standpoint, and other things that are making headlines. Great stuff from him as always.

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Huge weekend of football on the way. Matt and Hank are here to close out the year talking about NFL's final regular season weekend and the college football semifinal games on New Year's Day.

We'll lay out all the NFL playoff scenarios and who we think will make it in after the weekend is done.

Plus a breakdown of the best bowls this weekend along with our predictions for the playoff semifinals on Monday.

As always thanks for listening!