Ball Games And Beyond
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Hosted by Evan Groat, segment producer for Sportsnaut.com, Ball Games and Beyond is a podcast dedicated to sports junkies who prefer to take a deeper dive into prominent headlines and trending topics in the world of sports. Whether it's the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, or NCAA we have you covered. Weekly shows will incorporate interviews with expert guests including local and national writers, team reporters, and insiders who will bring their insights and opinions to the conversation. Take your passion for sports to the next level and tune in to Ball Games and Beyond!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Hosted by Evan Groat, segment producer for Sportsnaut.com, Ball Games and Beyond is a podcast dedicated to sports junkies who prefer to take a deeper dive into prominent headlines and trending topics in the world of sports. Whether it's the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, or NCAA we have you covered. Weekly shows will incorporate interviews with expert guests including local and national writers, team reporters, and insiders who will bring their insights and opinions to the conversation. Take your passion for sports to the next level and tune in to Ball Games and Beyond!
Language:
English
Website:
https://silverandblacktoday.com/
Episodes
NFL Draft Winners, Losers & QB Talk w/ Eric Edholm
5/2/2024
This week on Ball Games and Beyond, Evan recaps the NFL Draft with Eric Edholm from NFL.com. It was a historic draft which saw a record 23 offensive players selected in round one, including six quarterbacks, the most since the 1983 draft. The Atlanta Falcons made the surprise pick of the draft by selecting Michael Penix 8th overall.
Duration:00:30:50
Celtics: Championship or Bust
4/23/2024
The Boston Celtics are one of the most storied franchises in sports but they have not won a championship since 2008. After coming short the last two years the Celtics had a dominate 64 win season and are in position for a championship run. NBA writer for the Boston Globe, Gary Washburn joins the show to answer the question: Is it championship or bust for the Boston Celtics.
Duration:00:24:17
Scottie Scheffler's Dominance & Tiger Comparisons w/ Bob Harig
4/17/2024
Golf writer & author, Bob Harig from SI.com joins the show to discuss Scottie Scheffler's win at the Masters and chat's about his new book titled "Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods"
Duration:00:32:33
MLB's Elbow Injury Epidemic
4/10/2024
The MLBPA and the league are at odds over the root causes of one of the games biggest problems: arm injuries to pitchers. Over the years there has been a steady rise in the number of Tommy John surgeries being performed on pitchers and since the start of the season, just a couple of weeks ago, there are already a significant number of pitchers who are dealing with season-ending elbow injuries. Senior writer from The Athletic, Andy McCullough joins the show to give his take on the issue.
Duration:00:30:18
Where is Cinderella w/ NY Post Sportswriter Zach Braziller
3/27/2024
The Sweet 16 is set but where is the Cinderella story in this years NCAA tournament? This week on Ball Games and Beyond, host Evan Groat examines whether or not a lack of underdogs in the tournament is a good thing and why has this been the case this year. Sportswriter from the NY Post, Zack Braziller joins the show to recap the opening weekend of the tournament, preview the Sweet 16, and gives his take on why we have seen a lack of Cinderella's advance in this years tournament.
Duration:00:28:16
NCAA Tournament Snubs w/ Adam Zagoria
3/18/2024
The bracket is out and the field of 68 has been selected but not without some controversy. This week on Ball Games and Beyond, host Evan Groat breaks down the biggest tournament snubs and other tournament related topics. In segment two, college basketball insider Adam Zagoria joins the show to give his thoughts on Big East teams St. John's, Seton Hall and Providence not making the tourney.
Duration:00:27:24
NFL Free Agency-Running Backs Get Paid
3/14/2024
This week on Ball Games and Beyond, host Evan Groat talks NFL free agency and the shift we have seen in the running back market from 2023 to 2024. Several free agent running backs were signed to lucrative contracts on day one of free agency which is a drastic change from past years. Why the change in Philosophy? Tune in to hear why. NFL writer from Yahoo Sports, Frank Schwab joins the show to weigh in on the conversation and discusses Kirk Cousins to the Falcons, why he believes running backs are once again being valued and winners and losers of free agency.
Duration:00:25:12
Lakers, LeBron, Legacy
3/6/2024
On this week's episode of Ball Game And Beyond, host Evan Groat discusses LeBron James and his milestone achievement of scoring 40,000 career points as he continues to add to his legacy as one of the all-time greats in NBA history. NBA insider, Mark Medina joins the show to give his take on James reaching 40k points and if he has finally surpassed Michael Jordan as the greatest of all time.
Duration:00:23:53
Court Storming Controversy
3/6/2024
On this week's episode of Ball Games And Beyond, host Evan Groat discusses the topic of court storming in college basketball. Does the NCAA need to make a change to it's current policy of fans taking the court following an upset win to ensure the safety of players, coaches and officials? We dive into that topic and more with guest Steve Wiseman, Duke men's basketball beat writer for the Raleigh News & Observer.
Duration:00:23:05
First Episode Of The Off Season + Vinny Bonsignore from the LV Review Journal
1/11/2024
The off season is upon us and there is plenty to discuss. On this week's episode of Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat recap's the 2023 season, runs down the list of soon to be free agents and in segment two is joined by Vinny Bonsignore from the Las Vegas Review Journal talk about everything from the search for a new head coach to the plans at quarterback in 2024.
Duration:00:45:14
2023 Regular Season Finale
1/5/2024
This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan discusses the 2023 regular season finale versus the Denver Broncos and why the game matters even though the playoffs are no longer an option. Davante Adams says the Las Vegas locker room is in full support of their interim head coach but would you expect anything else to be said at this point? In segment two, Evan makes his case for Jim Harbaugh to be the next coach of the Raiders and plays audio from Aaron McMann, Michigan football beat writer for the Ann Arbor News, on why he believes Harbaugh will make the jump to the NFL.
Duration:00:39:28
Antonio Pierce Continues To Make His Case
12/21/2023
It's Chiefs week and the Raiders playoff pulse is still alive. Fresh off their dominating win over the Chargers the Raiders look to keep it rolling as they head out on the road to face the Chiefs at Arrowhead stadium. Will a win over the Chiefs be enough to convince even the biggest Pierce skeptics that he deserves the job?
Duration:00:30:53
What Are You Looking For In The Final Five Games?
12/7/2023
Fresh off the bye week the Raiders are ready to take on the Minnesota Vikings and host Evan Groat is ready to talk about it this week on Just Pod Baby. The main topic of the show is, what to look for in the final five games of the season. Mathematically the Raiders season is still alive but getting to the playoffs will require something very special by Las Vegas in the next five games. In segment two, Matthew Coller who covers the Vikings for PurpleInsider.com joins the show to discuss his new book, "Football Is A Numbers Game" and helps to preview the Vikings.
Duration:00:42:27
How Attractive Is The Raiders Coaching Vacancy?
12/1/2023
Over the next five weeks interim head coach, Antonio Pierce will be looking to make a case for himself to become the Raiders next full time head coach. This week on Just Pod Baby, with Las Vegas on the bye week host Evan Groat assesses Coach Pierce's job over the last four weeks and gives him a grade. In segment two, the conversation turns to where the Raiders coaching vacancy and if it is an attractive destination.
Duration:00:28:10
Raiders Entering Tough Stretch Of Games
11/16/2023
The Raiders improved their record to 5-5 with a 16-12 win over the New York Jets but now they enter a very tough stretch of games starting this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Alain Poupart of SI's Fan Nation joins the show in segment two to preview the matchup between the Raiders and Dolphins.
Duration:00:35:34
The Rejuvenated Raiders
11/9/2023
This week on Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat discusses the rejuvenated Raiders following their win over the NY Giants. Interim head coach, Antonio Pierce has the players buying in and the fan base believing but what does Pierce need to do to have the interim tag removed and become the full time coach of the Raiders next year? In segment two, Evan previews the week 10 matchup with the Jets with Dan Leberfeld of Jets Confidential.
Duration:00:36:11
Smartened Up! Mark Davis Fires Josh McDaniels & Dave Ziegler
11/2/2023
After going 9-16 in 25 games together the Josh McDaniels & Dave Ziegler era in Las Vegas is officially over. Following a second consecutive embarrassing defeat on Monday Night football to the Detroit Lions, Mark Davis had seen enough of the Patriot Way and made the announcement that he was relieving his head coach and general manager of their duties. Host, Evan Groat discusses the many changes that were made this week in this week's episode of Just Pod Baby. Logan Reever, sports anchor from 8 News Now in Las Vegas joins the show in segment two.
Duration:00:46:16
Should The Raiders Be Trade Deadline Buyers or Sellers w/ Moe Moton
10/26/2023
The trade deadline is quickly approaching and Hunter Renfrow is rumored to be potentially on the move. With the Raiders season seemingly in a downward spiral should they be looking to buy or sell? Bleacher Report columnist and good friend of the show, Moe Moton joins host Evan Groat to give his thoughts on what the Raiders plans should be at the trade deadline.
Duration:00:41:26
Week Seven Aftermath w/ Lincoln Kennedy
10/23/2023
Discussing the Raiders 30-12 defeat to the Chicago Bears with former Raiders right tackle and now color commentator for Compass Media, Lincoln Kennedy.
Duration:00:30:15
Is The Patriot Way A Myth & It's Impact On The Raiders
10/12/2023
The Raiders are set to take on the New England Patriots in week six, a matchup that reunites Josh McDaniels with his old boss Bill Belichick. This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan raises the question: Is the Patriot way a myth? Hear Evan's take on this and how it relates to what we are seeing unfold in Las Vegas under Dave Ziegler and Josh McDaniels. In segment two, staff writer for Patriots.com, Evan Lazar joins the show to preview Sunday's game between the Raiders and Patriots.
Duration:00:35:13