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(0:00-1:25) PaniniAmerica.net

(1:26-3:21) Intro: We have a Bracket!

(3:22-7:40) Diving Into the Bracket

(7:41-9:51) Ari Sees Cam Newton

(9:52-13:49) Basketball Players as Football Players

(13:50-19:49) Any Lower Seeded Favorites?

(19:50-21:17) Gametime

(21:18-26:21) McNeese State Manager, Characters of College Sports

(26:22-30:49) Last Four In: UNC Discussion

(30:50-39:17) First Four Games

(39:18-40:57) Whataburger

(40:58-48:24) Ari's Weekend In Dallas

(48:25-57:23) 5 Star 2026 QB Ryder Lyons Joins the Show

(57:24-1:00:02) Conclusion

Cue the theme music! March Madness is HERE and we break down the biggest highlights and storylines of the field! Are there any lower seeds favored by Vegas? How did North Carolina get in? Also, Andy gives his thoughts on the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio.

Later, Ari revisits his big weekend in Dallas. Tasked to do an interview solo, Ryder Lyons joins the show from Dallas from the OT 7-on-7 this past weekend.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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