Bash in the Basement

Todd Marinovich is now sober, healthy and living in Hawaii and he shares his inspiring story about how he now helps volunteer with helping young football players in the area.

Tim Love returns to Starcade Media to talk about some of his favorite beloved sports franchises, the importance of food and atmosphere when it comes to football and travel and his many restaurants throughout America.

Shawne Merriman is in the basement to talk about his MMA company Lights Out Xtreme Fighting and their upcoming event on May 6th in Los Angeles. Hosts Noah Gronniger and Clint Switzer also discuss the horror of paying taxes and discuss favorite baseball movies like Little Big League.

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Mike Kelly will soon be entering his 30th year calling Mizzou football games and he's discussing the Tigers' football season that was as well as the ranked basketball Tigers who are quickly becoming one of the biggest stories in college basketball this season. 

It's one on five as George Atkinson walks into the hornets nest to take on all five Arrowhead Allies.

Former Super Bowl champion, author, broadcaster, actor etc Joe Theismann is back on the Starcade Sports Podcast going around the NFL discussing topics like the Chiefs win over Tampa Bay, the Commanders rough start to the season and the greatness of Patrick Mahomes.

It is a cornucopia of football action as Noah and Clint break down Chiefs/Colts this Sunday with some help from the Arrowhead Allies (Brian B' Shynin', Shaggy Shane and Mykell Mathieu). Noah is also offering his sports betting picks for the week (use Draftkings Sportsbook App with promo code Starcade) and the guys take a look at Mizzou's matchup with Auburn this Saturday and what it could mean for both programs.

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It's week one and hosts Noah Gronniger and Clint Switzer are looking ahead to all the action as they are joined by Hall of Fame former head football coach Dick Vermeil. Vermeil was inducted into the Hall of Fame in Canton this past August and discusses the emotions he felt being embraced by family and former players alike. Vermeil also talks about Andy Reid and why he gives the edge in the AFC West to a coach that's been there and done that for two decades.

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Missouri opens its season tonight as they host Louisiana Tech at 7:00 on ESPN U and hosts Noah Gronniger and Clint Switzer set the scene with former Mizzou LB Steve Redmond and starting corners Ennis Rakestraw and Kris Abrams-Draine. The 2022 season is a pivotal one for the Tigers as three straight .500 regular seasons has the program merely existing at this point without much fanfare. 

This week marked the debut of Arrowhead Allies, a live Chiefs roundtable featuring Brian B Shinin', Shane Williams and Mykell Mathieu. We take you through some of the highlights from this week such as the Chiefs receiving tandem, better than last year? Also featured is a discussion about the Chiefs running back situation. Will Andy Reid finally rely more on the running game?

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We are taking you back to the glory days of World Championship Wrestling with clips from some of our favorite interviews over the years. We will hear from Diamond Dallas Page, ring announcer David Penzer, Ricky Morton, Marc Mero and even Nikita Koloff as we take you in our way back machine to discuss WCW in all it's greatness and, ultimately, demise.

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NFL great and Hall of Fame hopeful Jared Allen is BACK on the Elite Spots Podcast this time discussing his recent selection for inclusion onto the Vikings Ring of Honor. Allen is also talking about his time in Kansas City and his hope to one day be selected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

CBS broadcaster and former NFL quarterback Trent Green talks about his relationship with his former coach Dick Vermeil and what makes him stand out as a Hall of Famer. Green also discusses many current NFL happenings such as The loaded AFC, Patrick Mahomes' maturation as a player and person and much more. 

Former and Mizzou (and Toledo) head football coach Gary Pinkel discusses being chosen for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2022 as well as his best memories coaching at Mizzou, today's college football landscape and his dislike of the NIL world.

Former Super Bowl championship quarterback Brad Johnson discusses his time playing at Florida State, his two stints with the Vikings and the Buccaneers Super Bowl team from 2002.

Nazeeh Johnson was drafted by the Chiefs #259 overall in the 7th round. Johnson is a highly-engaging young man with a bright future that knows he has a lot of hard work ahead of him if he is to make the team's 53-man roster or even the practice squad.

The Elite Sports Podcast was on hand at the 2022 NFL Draft although one of them returned with COVID! So host Clint Switzer takes you through our best of Las Vegas from the NFL Draft and our questions to Chiefs first round pick George Karlaftis as well as the Greens Celebrity Golf Tournament which features quotes from the likes of Jordan Farmar, Vince Young, Marshall Faulk, Winky Wright, Andre Reed and Willie Gault! 

ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg discusses the NCAA Tournament that was and the fallout from Kansas' triumphant victory over North Carolina. Greenberg also talks about Mizzou's new coaching hire Dennis Gates and the surging Arkansas program as Eric Musselman looks to build something special in Fayetteville.

Kansas came out on top in the NCAA Tournament Final by beating North Carolina 72-69. While Jayhawk fans can celebrate now, a dark cloud could be looming with 5 level 1 violations hanging over the program.

LaPhonso Ellis goes in-depth on the Missouri basketball coaching search and discusses his relationship with Cuonzo Martin (his former HS teammate). Ellis is also talking about NIL and how it has changed the coaching game as several jobs are now open in the SEC. Who makes the Final 4? Hosts Noah Gronniger and Clint Switzer discuss that as well as NFL free agency and why the Chiefs are standing pat while the rest of the AFC West loads up.

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It was such a tremendous experience connecting with so many great folks at radio row last week in L.A. We thought we would put together a "best of" podcast which features a few of our favorite interviews which include:

Tim Love (Chef)

Mark Collins (2X Super Bowl Champion)

Pete Koch (Athlete turned actor)

Bill Romanowski (4 X Super Bowl Champion)

Randy Grimes (Former Bucs Center and author of "Off Center")

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We are live in L.A. at radio row and we are chatting with former NFL MVP Rich Gannon about his time in KC, going to the Raiders and what the future holds for Mahomes and the Chiefs. Then we are talking with Bob Golic, former NFL legend and star of Saved by the Bell the College Years. It's all Super Bowl all the time on this week's Elite Sports Podcast!

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It's one big group therapy session as hosts Noah Gronniger and Clint Switzer welcome former Chiefs greats Kimble Anders and Donnell Bennett (along with Chiefs fans Shane Williams and Brian B. Shynin') to discuss what went wrong fo the Kansas City Chiefs as they inexplicably blew a 21-3 lead at home with a third straight trip to the Super Bowl on the line. 

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The NFL Championship weekend is upon us and we are breaking down Chiefs/Bengals like you won't hear anywhere else as former Chiefs Vaughn Booker, Kimble Anders and Donnell Bennet bring their "4 Minute Offense" segment to the show as they take a trip down memory lane before getting in to the nitty gritty of this Sunday's AFC Championship game.

Can the 49ers continue their dominance over Sean McVay and the Rams or will the more talented roster win out in the NFC Championship game in Los Angeles? 

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Hosts Noah Gronniger and Clint Switzer set the scene for this weekend's Super Wildcard matchups and the potential Big Ben retirement party at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday Night. Meanwhile, former Steelers/Lions QB Charlie Batch joins the show to talk about all things NFL, the national champion Georgia Bulldogs and what makes Ben Roethlisberger a tremendous teammate.

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The AFC playoffs took a turn last week as the Chiefs coughed up the 1 seed to the Tennessee Titans. Can they still reach the Super Bowl given this much more difficult path? Also, the Super Bowl could be moved from SoFi Stadium in L.A. is the NFL trying to get away from California and its wild COVID policies? 

In our 4 Minute Offense segment, former Chiefs RB's Kimble Anders and Donnell Bennett join to talk about the 2000 Chiefs and the end of their careers. Kimble and Donnell also weigh in on topics like Antonio Brown an the hope that he will get the help he needs.

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It's a College Football Playoff free-for-all as hosts Noah Gronniger and Clint Switzer are joined by former Chiefs greats Kimble Anders and Donnell Bennett as well as two special guests in Errict Rhett (former Florida Gator/Tampa Bay Buc) and Zac Crockett (former Florida State Seminole/Raiders FB) for a heated discussion on the SEC's college football dominance an the upcoming College Football Playoff which features 2 SEC teams.

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This week's Elite Sports Podcast includes hosts Noah Gronniger and Clint Switzer breaking down Thursday's Chiefs/Chargers pivotal AFC West matchup. In the second segment, it's "4-Minute Offense" as former Chiefs Kimble Anders and Donnell Bennet get in on the action to talk about the game, COVID restrictions in the NFL and the curious case of the 1999 Chiefs.

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Fox Sports broadcaster Tim Brando discusses Brian Kelly's shocking move to LSU as well as Lincoln Riley's sweet new deal in Hollywood coaching the USC Trojans. Brando also talks about Mizzou's place in the SEC East and the likelihood of Oklahoma poaching Josh Heupel from Tennessee. 

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Actor Derek Phillips, star of beloved TV drama Friday Night Lights discusses the new rewatch podcast he is doing with former co-star Stacey Oristano called "Clear Eyes Full Hearts" as well as the legacy of the show.

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Andre Rison joins hosts Noah Gronniger, Clint Switzer and former Chiefs Donnell Bennett and Kimble Anders to talk about his time in Kansas City and his love for former coach Marty Schottenheimer. Rison is also talking about his book "Wide Open" which chronicles his 12-year NFL career as well as his trials and tribulations off the field.

The former NFL MVP discusses the Chiefs/Washington game and what it could mean for KC going forward.