As the engines start to echo louder across Indiana, The Balance host Tom Marquis is joined by Tony Donahue of the Tony D Podcast and Unverified to break down the IndyCar season so far and set the stage for the greatest spectacle in racing—the Indianapolis 500. From early-season standouts and championship contenders to storylines heating up across the paddock, Tom and Tony dive into everything you need to know heading into the Month of May. Who’s fast? Who’s surprising? And who’s about to make history at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway? Strap in—because it’s about to get loud in Indy.

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Strap in and hold on tight—because it’s Talladega week, baby. Host Tom Marquis teams up with SpeedwayDigest.com Editor-in-Chief Steve Wilson to break down all the action from the AG-PRO 300 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and get you ready for one of the wildest races in motorsports at Talladega Superspeedway. From last-lap chaos to drafting alliances, the guys dive into what went right, what went wrong, and who’s riding momentum into Sunday’s Cup showdown. Talladega always delivers the unexpected—and this weekend will be no different. Big wrecks? Check. Last-lap passes? Absolutely. Underdogs stealing the spotlight? You already know. Stick around… this one’s about to get FAST.

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The biggest draft night of the year deserves the biggest show of the year… and that’s exactly what you get right here on The Balance. Host Tom Marquis is joined by:

• Adam Jividen – our college football partner in crime, Buckeye/Browns/Cavs/Guardians superfan, and elite prognosticator
• Ed Kratz – Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for Sports Illustrated and our official NFL insider

This is our annual mock draft special, and we’re going ALL IN. We’re breaking down:

• 🔥 First-round picks (as many as we can get through)
• 🧠 Team needs and draft strategies
• 🎯 Rotating picks between Tom, Adam, and Ed
• 💣 Surprises, bold calls, and “wait… WHAT?!” moments

It’s a round-robin war room—each of us stepping into the GM seat, making the call, and putting our reputation on the line. If you want insight… if you want entertainment… if you want to feel like you’re IN the draft room… 👉 This is the mock draft above ALL mock drafts. Stick around… it’s about to get GOOD.

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he Big Board rolls on, and now we get to where games are truly won — in the trenches. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen — Super Browns fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Guardians fan, Super Cavs fan, the Great Prognosticator, proud dad, and partner in crime in all things college football — for Part 3 of The Balance Big Board Series. This week, we break down:
🏈 Offensive Tackles — the protectors, the tone-setters, the franchise builders
💥 Defensive Playmakers — edge rushers, disruptors, and game-wreckers Who’s rising up draft boards?
Who’s flying under the radar?
And which players could change the identity of a franchise on Day 1? This is where the physicality meets the future of the league. 👉 Stick around — this is where it starts to get REALLY good.

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Short track racing meets full-throttle chaos as NASCAR rolls into Martinsville, and The Balance is ready to break it all down. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of Speedway Digest and the show’s official NASCAR contributor, to talk everything happening in one of the sport’s most iconic venues. We dive into:
🏁 Key storylines heading into Martinsville
🔥 Drivers under pressure
🚗 Short track strategy and tempers
🌭 And yes… the legendary Martinsville hot dogs From bump-and-run finishes to playoff implications, Martinsville always delivers — and this weekend will be no different. 👉 Stick around — it’s getting even faster (and louder) in Martinsville.

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We keep the IndyCar conversation rolling on The Balance as the green flag gets closer for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Derek Vance of the Push to Pass Podcast to go even deeper into the weekend ahead in Alabama. We break down:
🏎️ Key drivers to watch
⚙️ Strategy, track conditions, and race dynamics
📊 Who needs a big weekend
🏁 Early conversations about the Indianapolis 500 This is where the season starts to take shape — and where contenders begin to separate from the field. 👉 Buckle up — we’re pushing it to the limit in Alabama.

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IndyCar heads south and turns up the speed as we get ready for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, and The Balance is right in the middle of it. Host Tom Marquis  is joined by Tony Donahue of the Tony D Podcast and Unverified, checking in from Alabama as the paddock gets set for one of the most technical road courses on the schedule. We break down the last IndyCar race, take a deep dive into the drivers, teams, and storylines shaping the season, and look ahead to what this weekend means with the Indianapolis 500 right around the corner. Who’s trending up? Who’s searching for speed? And who’s positioning themselves for May? 👉 Stick around — it’s about to get FAST in Alabama.

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The Balance Big Board rolls on. Host Tom Marquis is joined once again by Adam Jividen — our resident Super Browns, Guardians, Buckeyes, and Cavaliers fan, college football partner in crime, and The Balance’s Great Prognosticator — as we dive into Part 2 of our NFL Draft Series. This week, we’re focusing on two critical position groups that can change games instantly: 🔥 Wide Receivers – The playmakers, the route runners, the game breakers
💪 Defensive Tackles – The disruptors, space eaters, and interior monsters From Carnell Tate to Christian Miller, we’re breaking down: 🏈 Where these prospects could land in the draft
📊 First-round potential vs sleeper value
👀 Which players are rising up boards
🔮 Early predictions heading into The Balance Mock Draft If you want to know who’s climbing, who’s falling, and who could make an impact on Sundays — this is the episode you need. The Big Board is building… and things are getting REAL.

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It’s March… and you know what that means — MADNESS. On this Saturday Drop of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Josh Elmore aka $2 Bill  Josh to break down everything happening across the men’s NCAA Tournament bracket. We’re hitting all four corners of the bracket: 🏀 What’s already gone crazy
💥 Biggest upsets so far
👀 Cinderella teams making noise
🔮 What chaos is STILL coming Because let’s be honest… it wouldn’t be March without busted brackets and wild predictions. If your bracket is already cooked — don’t worry… you’re not alone 😅

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Draft season has officially begun on The Balance. Host Tom Marquis is joined by our partner in crime for all things college football and NFL draft talk — Adam Jividen, our resident Super Browns fan, Super Guardians fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Cavs fan, incredible dad, and of course The Balance’s Great Prognosticator. Today marks the start of a brand-new series as we unveil The Balance Big Draft Board. Over the next several weeks, Tom and Adam will break down the top prospects across every position group as we get closer to the NFL Draft. In Part 1, we kick things off with the most important positions in football: 🏈 Quarterbacks – Who’s QB1 and which teams could make a move?
💥 Defensive Ends / Edge Rushers – The pass rushers that can change games instantly.
🏃 Running Backs – If time allows, we’ll start looking at the backs who could impact the league right away. We’ll talk first-round projections, team fits, sleepers, and early draft predictions as we begin building The Balance Big Board. If you love college football, the NFL Draft, and bold predictions, this is the start of a series you won’t want to miss. Let the draft debates begin.

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