79th And Halas

Scott recaps last night's Champions League quarterfinals second legs, thoughts on Arsenal heading into the huge potential title decider at the Eithad on Sunday, Real Madrid's issues & who will be the two teams to face off in Budapest for the Final?SUBSCRIBE TO SCOTT'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@Barbchairscott FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://x.com/BarbChairScotthttps://www.tiktok.com/@barbchairscotthttps://www.instagram.com/barbchairscottSubscribe to the Barber's Chair Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BarbersChairNetwork

This week, Mike has a bone to pick with the “Respectfully Dude” — and the crew breaks down who really deserves respect in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Was New Edition snubbed again? Do the Hall voters even like Mariah Carey? And why do we struggle to support our own Black music halls and museums?The fellas also dive into the hype around the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic — could this be the biggest music film ever?Plus, a quick TV rundown:

Scott is joined by the homie & Grammy nominated producer White Gold to recap his Manchester United's loss to Leeds, whether or not the Red Devils should keep Michael Carrick, what's the problem over at Arsenal? Champions League talk & some randomness! SUBSCRIBE TO SCOTT'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@Barbchairscott FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://x.com/BarbChairScotthttps://www.tiktok.com/@barbchairscotthttps://www.instagram.com/barbchairscottSubscribe to the Barber's Chair Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BarbersChairNetwork

WrestleMania 42 Weekend is stacked... or is it? From the Usos & LA Knight vs. Logan Paul’s squad to CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns, we break down every match and story. Can Oba Femi shock Brock Lesnar? Will the women steal the show on Saturday? Plus, title shots, surprise turns, and the possible end of Pat McAfee’s wrestling run! Let’s talk WWE’s biggest event of the year—has TKO lost the plot or perfected it?

The Trio is back to talk MLB for a quick 30 minute roundtable.Mets lose Soto for a spell. (2:20)Our early takes on ABS. (10:45)Is Drake Baldwin a superstar? (21:50)Malik speaks on pitching matchups in Texas (25:40)Is Luis Robert Jr Fixed? (29:10)

n Episode 227 of #SomeDudePod, J.R. Bang and company dive deep into the funniest and pettiest media beefs lighting up the timeline — from Stephen A. Smith’s spats with Matt Barnes, Jason Whitlock, and Michelle Beadle, to Cam Newton and Ryan Clark throwing shade in the podcast streets. The crew also talks classic TV rewatches like Game of Thrones, Sliders, and Three’s Company, plus which old-school shows still hit today. Then it’s all Chicago vibes — what’s really going on with the Bulls’ front office, and can they ever win big again with the

Pat McAfee Wants To Save Wrestling? Or is he just saving TKO’s bottom line? On Episode 443 of the First Black Champ podcast, we break down McAfee inserting himself into Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes on the road to WrestleMania and why reports say this was a TKO‑ordered move tied to WWE’s ESPN partnership. We also talk about Ari Emanuel trying to turn McAfee into the next Sylvester Stallone, how Hollywood ambitions could reshape his WWE role, and why some in the company think this is the wrong kind of “heat.”Then we jump back to WWF Superstars of Wrestling 1988, recapping the post‑SummerSlam era with Sean Mooney, Akeem, the Blue Blazer, Powers of Pain, Big Boss Man and King Haku debuts, and why 1988 might be the best WWF year before the Attitude Era. We show love to Owen Hart being ahead of his time, clown the Akeem gimmick, debate Dino Bravo’s terrible finisher, and explain why managers really ran the WWF.Bang Be Known returns as we talk Trick Williams being accompanied by Lil Yachty, how Bang called a rapper w

Dante, Syd and Malik are back to break down Opening Week of the MLB season and give you a preview of what to expect this season. - Can the Dodgers Three-Peat? (2:10)- How large will the learning curve be for Tony Vitello? (6:13)- Teams/Players we are locked in on? (12:50)- Is the lockout/salary cap inevitable? (18:40)- WBC Recap (29:18)- Coverage Roundtable (43:11)

In this episode, we dive into the cultural moments impacting our community right now—from a much-needed mental health check to Jaden Ivey's unexpected issues with the Chicago Bulls, and the evolution of massive music rollouts featuring Jay-Z, J. Cole, and Jack Harlow. Join our community as we unpack the conversations shaping our culture today!We kick things off by checking in on everyone's mental well-being, because empowering our community starts from within. Then, we break down Jaden Ivey's release from the Chicago Bulls and the rumors surrounding it. Are the underlying issues deeper than basketball?Next, we shift gears to the music scene. We celebrate the legacy of hip-hop by discussing the return of epic album rollouts, focusing on Jay-Z's potential "Aerie Crown" documentary, J. Cole's interview approach, and Jack Harlow's controversial leap into R&B. We also tackle the recent LaRussell controversy. We dissect his "Heaven Sent" lyrics and debate the "Rappity Rappers" element to see what it means for a

Scott & Flows recap free agency, where the Bears are in the regression candidates list & what should be the faith level in Ryan Poles?FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://x.com/BarbChairScotthttps://www.tiktok.com/@barbchairscotthttps://www.instagram.com/barbchairscotthttps://www.x.com/79thAndHalashttps://x.com/FlowsAndoliniFollow & Subscribe to the Barber's Chair Network on Spotify & Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nFJnUOYMmA78twcDnZgVzApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-barbers-chair-network/id1643892831Subscribe to the Barber's Chair Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BarbersChairNetworkBUY YOUR BARBER'S CHAIR MERCHANDISE: https://www.bcnetshop.com/VISIT: https://www.thebcnet.com/

Who’s the real leader of The Bloodline: Roman Reigns or Jey Uso? Cam and J.R. break down the latest WWE drama, from WrestleMania builds to Sami Zayn’s U.S. Title win and Jelly Roll’s WWE run.They talk classic WWF Superstars with Macho Man, Demolition, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Bad News Brown, plus Hall of Fame legacy talk and every WrestleMania match we actually care about.

Scott, Bang & Dante are back to discuss the Bears claiming they're broke, are the the biggest regression candidate for next season? Maxx Crosby airs out the Ravens, Cade Cunningham brutal injury, are the White Sox getting a new stadium? and much more.SUBSCRIBE TO SCOTT'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@barbchairscott FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://x.com/BarbChairScotthttps://www.tiktok.com/@barbchairscotthttps://www.instagram.com/barbchairscotthttps://x.com/jrbanghttps://x.com/OctobersOwnTae

We rewind to WWF Superstars (1987) and the build to WrestleMania III, then break down modern WWE drama — from Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes and CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns to Oba Femi’s rise and the latest “Do We Care?” headlines. The ultimate mix of wrestling nostalgia, WWE analysis, and WrestleMania talk.

Pierce Rob and Chris chat about the road to WrestleMania - from Cody Rhodes defending the WWE title against Randy Orton, to CM Punk and Roman Reigns for the World title, and the beef between Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill.

This week on the show Scott & Bang are joined by Mariano as the trio recap a big week of roster moves from the Bears with Drew Dalman retiring & DJ Moore being traded, the guys also talk about the state of Mari's New York Giants plus what does Ryan Poles have up his sleeve for next week & why on earth is Jayson Tatum playing this season?SUBSCRIBE TO SCOTT'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@barbchairscott FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://x.com/BarbChairScotthttps://www.tiktok.com/@barbchairscotthttps://www.instagram.com/barbchairscotthttps://x.com/jrbanghttps://x.com/MariannooTIME STAMPS:0:00 - INTRO6:37 - HAS JIM CARREY BEEN KIDNAPPED? 8:49 - INDUSTRY FINALE WAS MID!15:00 - MARIANO ON THE NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS 23:03 - DJ MOORE TRADE REACTION 35:15 - TRUST LEVEL: ROME ODUNZE/LUTHER BURDEN III42:56 - DREW DALMAN’S SHOCKING RETIREMENT 54:42 - MAINTAIN THE VIBE RYAN POLES!!!1:04:26 - BEARS TRADE FOR GARETT BRADBURY1:09:00 - JAYSON TATUM IS TWEAKING!!!

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Dive into this action-packed episode as we dissect the latest in WWE! Bronson Reed joins the injured list alongside Bron Breakker and Seth Rollins, while the Mystery Attacker storyline leaves us questioning its conclusion. We debate the Vision with Logan Paul and Austin Theory—does anyone care? Plus, a heated discussion on the worst Mystery Man reveal: The Black Scorpion or the Man in Black?Jey Uso faces a shocking attack—who’s behind it? And who deserves a spot in the Elimination Chamber: Drew McIntyre or Logan Paul? Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky lose the Women’s Tag Titles—could this set up Rhea vs. Jade Cargill?Brock Lesnar issues an open challenge—who should step up? We also reflect on AJ Styles’ WrestleMania future and his Hall of Fame-worthy career. Finally, Liv Morgan’s surprising choice of Stephanie Vaquer for Elimination Chamber sparks debate.

THE NEW & IMPROVED I'M NOT GON HOLD YOU IS HERE! SCOTT, BANG & DANTE GIVE THEIR TAKES ON RYAN POLES' NFL COMBINE PRESS CONFERENCE & DID HIS COMMENTS SIGNAL THE END OF THE DJ MOORE ERA IN CHICAGO? THE BEARS & THE STATE OF ILLINOIS STILL ARGUING LIKE A COUPLE ON IT'S LAST LEGS BUT IS THERE STILL HOPE FOR THE BELOVED TO STAY IN THE STATE? COULD TRENT WILLIAMS BE A BEAR? AARON RODGERS BACK TO THE NFC NORTH? & MUCH MUCH MORE!SUBSCRIBE TO SCOTT'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@barbchairscott FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://x.com/BarbChairScotthttps://www.tiktok.com/@barbchairscotthttps://www.instagram.com/barbchairscotthttps://x.com/jrbanghttps://x.com/OctobersOwnTaeTIME STAMPS:0:00 - INTRO4:07 - BULLS FANS ARE TO BLAME 15:00 - DJ MOORE/TYSON BAGNET OUT OF CHICAGO? 28:11 - RYAN POLES’ SAFE STRATEGY 40:31 - TRENT WILLIAMS THE CHICAGO BEAR 43:24 - BEARS STADIUM UPDATE STILL THE SAME52:30 - THE MID QB MOVEMENT IS BACK 58:56 - RODGERS NFC NORTH RETURN? 1:03:43 - MLB LOCKOUT INEVITABL

TKO panics over WrestleMania 42's sluggish ticket sales—from $266 nosebleeds to $8,998 floor seats and $46k VIP packages—blamed on high prices, Vegas tourism dips, and U.S. travel hesitations by foreigners, per Dave Meltzer. Is creative failing or economics at play? TKO turning WWE into UFC 2.0? CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns main event buzz.Elimination Chamber Hype: Punk (c) vs. Finn Bálor (heel or face?), Becky Lynch (c) vs. AJ Lee (Mania rematch?), Stratton/Ripley/Bliss/TBD qualifiers. Men's chaos: Orton/Knight/Rhodes/Evans/Williams/TBD. Winners?Kevin Nash slams Je’Von Evans as "too Mr. Bojangles," wishes for "urban edge," then apologizes.Mania 42 Predictions: Rhodes/Fatu/McIntyre triple threat, Zayn vs. Williams, Ripley/Sky vs. Bellas, Sikoa vs. Fiend/Dallas, US Ladder Match.

This week on the show Scott & Bang discuss the latest updates in the Bears quest to build a new stadium, fan outrage about a possible Indiana move, Caleb Willams was on Maxx Crosby's podcast to recruit? Why we should take Stephen A Smith's presidential run seriously & much more!SUBSCRIBE TO SCOTT'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@barbchairscott FOLLOW SCOTT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://x.com/BarbChairScotthttps://www.tiktok.com/@barbchairscotthttps://www.instagram.com/barbchairscotthttps://www.x.com/79thAndHalasFollow & Subscribe to the Barber's Chair Network on Spotify & Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nFJnUOYMmA78twcDnZgVzApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-barbers-chair-network/id1643892831Subscribe to the Barber's Chair Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BarbersChairNetworkBUY YOUR BARBER'S CHAIR MERCHANDISE: https://www.bcnetshop.com/VISIT: https://www.thebcnet.com/