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Reese, Pam and Alex discuss a TV Series Reese has been enjoying and more.

Landman is a drama series created by Taylor Sheridan. The show is set in the West Texas oil boom and follows Billy Bob Thornton’s character, a seasoned landman who works the front lines between oil companies, landowners, and roughneck crews. Why does Reese like this series so much?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC Basketball, the MLK Weekend festivities and more.

North Carolina came up short this weekend, falling 84-78 to California on the road in Berkeley. Over the last few games, North Carolina’s basketball team hasn’t looked as sharp as earlier in the season. After starting strong with a solid record, UNC has dropped a couple of recent matchups in ACC play, including a loss to Stanford (95-90) where they couldn’t contain the opponent from beyond the arc and gave up a big scoring night, and then the 84-78 loss to California on Saturday despite a late rally. Is Hubert Davis the right guy to lead this program? Is it too early for Tar Heel fans to panic? What is wrong? Is UNC compareable to Duke?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss North Carolina’s recent struggles, analyzing whether Hubert Davis is the right coach to lead the program, if it’s too soon for Tar Heel fans to panic and what’s gone wrong over the last few games.

North Carolina came up short this weekend, falling 84-78 to California on the road in Berkeley. The Tar Heels trailed early but mounted a determined second-half comeback that cut into the deficit and brought them within striking distance. However, missed opportunities and an inability to secure key defensive stops down the stretch prevented UNC from completing the rally, allowing Cal to hold on for the win despite a strong effort from the Tar Heels.

Over the last few games, North Carolina’s basketball team hasn’t looked as sharp as earlier in the season. After starting strong with a solid record, UNC has dropped a couple of recent matchups in ACC play, including a loss to Stanford (95-90) where they couldn’t contain the opponent from beyond the arc and gave up a big scoring night, and then the 84-78 loss to California on Saturday despite a late rally. Is Hubert Davis the right guy to lead this program? Is it too early for Tar Heel fans to panic? What is wrong?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the recent dominance of the Big Ten, debating whether Indiana’s 2026 championship alongside Ohio State and Michigan signals a new era in college football, and weigh which rags-to-riches season stands out the most.

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss Indiana’s historic championship run, what it means for the future of college football, whether the transfer portal and if the Hoosiers’ breakthrough signals a changing of the guard in the sport.

The College Football Playoff National Championship game last night featured the Indiana Hoosiers vs the Miami Hurricanes, with the Hoosiers winning 27-21 to claim the national title. Indiana capped off an undefeated 16-0 season and secured the first national championship in program history. Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the way, highlighted by a crucial fourth-quarter touchdown run on fourth down, while the Hoosiers’ defense sealed the victory with a late interception in the final minute thrown by Carson Beck. Miami battled back throughout the game but ultimately fell short, finishing the season 13-3 as Indiana completed a historic championship run. Can Indiana do this again next year? Is the Big 10 the new brand of college football? What went right for Indiana and what went wrong for Miami? Is this Indiana run on par with the other great runs? Is the transfer portal a good thing?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss Indiana winning the National Championship last night.

The College Football Playoff National Championship game last night featured the Indiana Hoosiers vs the Miami Hurricanes, with the Hoosiers winning 27-21 to claim the national title. Indiana capped off an undefeated 16-0 season and secured the first national championship in program history. Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the way, highlighted by a crucial fourth-quarter touchdown run on fourth down, while the Hoosiers’ defense sealed the victory with a late interception in the final minute thrown by Carson Beck. Miami battled back throughout the game but ultimately fell short, finishing the season 13-3 as Indiana completed a historic championship run. Can Indiana do this again next year? Is the Big 10 the new brand of college football? What went right for Indiana and what went wrong for Miami?

Kmac and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NFL picks for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs taking place this weekend and the National Championship game on Monday night.

Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NFL. Who will win this weekend: Buffalo Bills or Denver Broncos? Houston Texans or New England Patriots? Indiana Hoosiers or Miami Hurricanes? The Chicago Bears will host the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs. In his last game, in the Wild Card round, Caleb Williams threw for 361 yards in a win over their rival, the Green Bay Packers. Will Williams throw for more than 222.5 yards on Sunday against the Rams?

It is MLK Weekend! What are some MLK events taking place this weekend? What is MLK's legacy and what is so important about this weekend?

Kmac and Alex break down two exciting Divisional Round matchups in the NFL Playoffs taking place on Saturday.

This weekend’s Divisional Round features two intriguing matchups: the Buffalo Bills at the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers at the Seattle Seahawks, taking place on Saturday. The Bills, coming off a narrow 27‑24 Wild Card win over the Jaguars, face a tough test against the No. 1 AFC-seeded Broncos, who had a first-round bye and boast a strong defense and balanced offense. Buffalo offense, led by Josh Allen, will be challenged by Denver’s top-tier secondary, while the Broncos will likely rely on their defense to control the game. Can Josh Allen get the win over Denver?

Later in the evening, the 49ers travel to Seattle to take on the top-seeded Seahawks. San Francisco upset the Eagles in the Wild Card round, showing their competitive spirit. Seattle, at home and led by Sam Darnold, who is questionable due to injury, will look to exploit their deep receiving corps if he is healthy. Home-field advantage favors the Seahawks, but if Darnold struggles, the 49ers’ balanced offense and aggressive defense could pull off an upset. Who will win? What did Kmac and Alex think?

Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Reverend William V. Lucas.

The Triangle MLK Jr. Committee will sponsor an event commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Reverend William V. Lucas is the current chair of the Triangle MLK Jr. Committee. He is a primary organizer and spokesperson for the various annual MLK Day events in the Raleigh-Durham area, including the prominent Interfaith Prayer Breakfast and the Memorial March. Rev. William V. Lucas details what people can expect and discusses the impact of Dr. King.

For more information visit: trianglemlk.com

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the shocking details of the recent college basketbal point-shaving scandal. 

Federal prosecutors recently uncovered a major point-shaving scheme in college basketball involving dozens of people, including current and former players, bettors and intermediaries. According to investigators, the conspiracy spanned the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons and allegedly involved at least 39 players from 17 Division I men’s basketball programs, with more than two dozen games either fixed or targeted for manipulation. Rather than trying to change who won games, participants were accused of paying players, often $10,000 to $30,000 per game, to subtly underperform so their teams would fail to cover the betting spread. Those charged face serious federal offenses, including conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery in sporting contests and authorities say the case represents one of the largest threats to the integrity of college basketball in decades. What's next?