The guys are all-in on March Madness once again, and this week they welcome Mr. Pat Klett back into the mix. Like last episode, they skip most of the usual segments and focus almost entirely on the tournament.

They open by breaking down the first two rounds, hitting on everything from the wild Santa Clara-Kentucky finish to Iowa’s late-game heroics in the upset over Florida. They also get into whether Gonzaga is overrated as a program, Kevin Willard’s strange in-game comments, and the bigger-picture question, is Cinderella actually dead, and if so, is that necessarily a bad thing?

From there, it’s a full Sweet 16 deep dive. The trio go matchup by matchup through all eight games, laying out what they’re seeing, where the edges are, and giving both straight-up and ATS picks.

It’s another hardwood-heavy episode, and if you’ve been locked into March, this one has everything you’re looking for. The boys will be off next week for spring break, so if you need your Sandman fix before April, this is the one.

Enjoy.

This week is all about hoops and the best four days in sports: opening weekend of March Madness. With the tournament finally here, the guys go all in on the bracket.

Pat couldn’t make it this week, but super sub Mike Pason steps in and delivers. The episode is almost entirely focused on breaking down the bracket region by region, identifying the most vulnerable teams, potential bracket busters, must-watch players, key trends, and the matchups you need to have circled for the first round.

The crew also shares their favorite first-round bets, along with each host’s Final Four, championship matchup, and ultimate national champion. Along the way, there are plenty of useful insights and angles to help you fill out your bracket.

All the regular segments, such as Hot Takes, Stone Cold Locks, Top 5, and more, will return next week. But for now, it’s all about the madness that is March and breaking down the bracket from every angle.

Enjoy, Sandman Nation and good luck with your picks.

The boys welcome Pat back after a one-week break and jump right into a supersized Episode #81. They kick things off with their Random Questions of the Day segment, which this week includes genies, food, and Charles Barkley. Yup.

Then, in honor of all the buzz surrounding Eric’s Miami RedHawks this season, the guys share some of the most memorable and compelling sports stories from their lifetimes. From the Sosa-McGwire home run chase of 1998 to the Nancy Kerrigan-Tonya Harding saga to the disturbing Jerry Sandusky scandal, along with several other unforgettable chapters in sports history, they revisit the stories that captivated sports fans everywhere.

Next comes Be My Guess, and it turns out to be the most competitive edition of the year so far. Pat brings it strong as the category focuses on the most common nicknames to win college football and basketball championships over the last 50 years. It all comes down to the final question. Does Pat finally break through and get the win, or does the disappointment continue?

The guys then share a great tip that anyone headed to Las Vegas for this year’s March Madness will not want to miss.

From there it’s onto Hot Takes, where hockey gets plenty of love from both Pat and Bill, including an homage to the wonder that is the Minnesota high school hockey state championship, a spectacle unlike almost anything in amateur sports. Bierman also gives a tribute to Lou Holtz and shares the story of one of the most bizarre baseball trades in history, a deal from more than 50 years ago that few fans have ever heard about.

Then it’s time for Stone Cold Locks. Pat has been on a recent tear, so any listeners looking to cash in this week may want to pay particular attention when Mr. Klett speaks. The guys also give their top picks for the “fifth major,” The Players Championship, this weekend.

Finally, the episode closes with one of the most fun and intriguing Top 5 segments yet, except this time it’s not even a Top 5. Bierman flips the script in honor of March Madness and creates a full bracket featuring 16 of the greatest and most iconic action heroes in movie and TV history. Names like James Bond, John McClane, Jack Bauer, and Ellen Ripley headline the field, along with 12 other legendary characters, all battling for the title of greatest action hero ever. There are plenty of debates and several huge upsets as the votes are cast across the four regions, and listeners are sure to have opinions of their own once they hear the results.

The guys absolutely hit the jackpot with Episode #81, delivering one of their most entertaining shows yet. Be sure to give it a listen.