The engines are warming up and IndyCar season is right around the corner.
Tom Marquis is joined by Derek Vance of the Push to Pass Podcast to kick off our IndyCar coverage as we sit just over 100 days from the Indy 500. We talk drivers, teams, storylines, championship contenders, and what fans should be watching early in the 2026 IndyCar season.

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It’s our annual Super Bowl Special on The Balance — and this year, the NFL gives us a rematch for the ages:
🏈 Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots – Super Bowl 2026. Tom Marquis is joined by:
🔥 Mo (BS Sports Show)
🔥 Ed Kratz (SI.com, Eagles beat writer) We break down the game, the storylines, the legacies, and what this rematch means years after their first Super Bowl clash. We’ll hit the X’s & O’s, key matchups, coaching chess moves, and who has the edge when it matters most. This is your full Super Bowl table-setter.

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We’re starting Super Bowl Sunday the only way The Balance knows how — with TOTAL CHAOS. Tom Marquis kicks off the day with Rick Riggan and the crew from Chaos Wrestling, talking about their new, semi-funny, not-so-semi-funny, all-out chaotic wrestling event going down in Southern Indiana.
It’s wild. It’s local. It’s unpredictable. And it’s the perfect way to set the tone for Super Bowl weekend. From ring stories to behind-the-scenes madness, this is how you start a sports holiday the Balance way — with chaos.

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NASCAR season is knocking — and The Balance is officially bringing it back. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com and our official NASCAR contributor, for a full-throttle 30-minute NASCAR reset as we get closer to the 2025 Daytona 500. We cover it all:

🏁 Major Cup Series driver changes and offseason shakeups
🏁 The Clash, the Sprint format, and early-season momentum
🏁 Why multiple drivers won’t qualify for the 2026 Cup grid with Corey Heim’s confirmation
🏁 What’s happening beyond the flag — weather, scheduling, and track uncertainty
🏁 Bowman Gray Stadium not hosting on-track Cup action this weekend
🏁 Could another track be removed due to weather?
🏁 Sponsorship movement, team chemistry, and manufacturer storylines
🏁 Looking ahead to 2026 storylines already forming
🏁 A fun debate on 10 of the greatest NASCAR Cup Series drivers ever and Hall of Fame impact It’s fast. It’s informed. It’s NASCAR — the way fans want it.


🎧 Buckle up. The Balance is back in racing form.

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The NFL coaching carousel is spinning faster than ever — and The Balance is here to sort through every hire, firing, and strategic move. Hosted by Tom Marquis, joined by Adam Jividen — Super Browns fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Guardians fan, Super Cavs fan, great prognosticator, great dad, and your favorite NFL analyst partner — we’re unpacking the biggest coaching news this offseason. We’ll break down:
🏈 All the major head coach hires and firings from the 2025 cycle
🏈 Which teams bet big on new leadership
🏈 Strategic winners who upgraded their culture and scheme
🏈 Surprising losers who mishandled coaching decisions
🏈 Coordinator shakeups that might reshape offensive and defensive identities
🏈 The real impacts these moves will have on the 2026 season From Todd Monken in Cleveland to Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh, from Joe Brady’s head coach jump to Kevin Stefanski’s new gig in Atlanta, we’ve got all the storylines. Plus — you know Adam will deliver his trademark prognostication 🔮 on which coaching hires will make the biggest splash — and which ones might crash and burn. 🎧 Strap in — it’s going to be a coaching clinic on The Balance.

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History has been made in Bloomington. On this special championship edition of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen — Super Browns fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Guardians fan, elite prognosticator, great dad, and partner in crime — to celebrate and break down Indiana’s unforgettable National Championship victory over Miami. The Hoosiers finish a perfect 16–0 season, capping one of the greatest years in program history with a thrilling 27–21 win over a very talented Miami squad. We dive into:
🏈 Fernando Mendoza’s legendary performance — including the moment he lowered his pads and imposed his will
🏈 Curt Cignetti capturing a national title in the 64th year of his coaching journey
🏈 The emotional impact of a championship season for Indiana fans
🏈 Full game breakdown: key drives, momentum swings, and execution
🏈 Mendoza’s NFL future as the projected #1 overall draft pick
🏈 The latest movement in the NFL coaching carousel and what it means league-wide It’s a celebration, a breakdown, and a look into the future — all in one electric episode. 🎧 Hoosier Nation… this one’s for you.
16–0. National Champions. Let’s go.

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The NFL Playoffs are here — and the road to Super Bowl 2026 is officially tightening. Your host Tom Marquis of The Balance links up with Ed Kratz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for Sports Illustrated and our official NFL contributor, to break down the final championship paths across the NFL. We dive deep into:
🏈 San Francisco vs Seattle
🏈 Rams vs Bears
🏈 Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos
🏈 Houston Texans vs New England Patriots Who’s built for January football?
Which quarterback can carry the moment?
Where do the coaching edges tilt the bracket?
And ultimately… who’s punching their ticket to Super Bowl 2026? Plus — for the first time ever — Ed steps into the hot seat with a special NFL & Super Bowl history stumper question designed to test even the sharpest football minds. 🎧 Buckle up — playoff football doesn’t get better than this on The Balance.

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t’s Championship Weekend in college football — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Your host Tom Marquis welcomes back Adam Jividen — Super Browns fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Guardians fan, Super Cavs fan, elite prognosticator, and great dad — for a full-throttle breakdown of Indiana vs Miami. For the next hour, we dive deep into:
🏈 How Miami can attack Indiana
🏈 How Indiana can neutralize Miami
🏈 Matchups, schemes, personnel advantages
🏈 Coaching chess moves
🏈 Situational football and momentum swings
🏈 What it all means for the National Championship picture This isn’t surface-level talk — this is full X’s and O’s, real football conversation for fans who want more than hot takes. And of course… Adam faces another stumper question designed to push even the great prognosticator to the limit. 🎧 Strap in — Championship Weekend just got real on The Balance.

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The NFL Playoffs are here—and there’s no better time to lock in.
Your host Tom Marquis of The Balance is joined by Ed Kratz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for Sports Illustrated and our official NFL contributor, as we break down the NFL Playoff bracket, the All-Pro Philadelphia Eagles, and their massive postseason matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. Who’s built for January football?
Which teams are peaking at the right time?
And ultimately… who’s going to the Super Bowl? We analyze the matchups, the pressure points, and the paths that matter most as the road to the Lombardi Trophy begins. 🎧 Stick around—it’s about to get really good

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The College Football Playoff is down to the Final Four, and The Balance is locked in. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen—super Browns, Cavs, Buckeyes, and Guardians fan, the great prognosticator, and trusted partner of the show—to break down every remaining contender and what it will take to reach the national championship game. From Indiana’s opportunity, to Alabama’s playoff pedigree, to Ohio State’s championship expectations, Tom and Adam analyze the matchups, pressure points, and defining factors that will decide who survives and who goes home. Plus, can Adam handle a next-level Stump Adam built for the biggest stage in college football? College football is still alive—and the pressure has never been higher.

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