The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with James from Raleigh to discuss NC State, the Christmas season and more.

James from Raleigh is in the studio for our final show of 2025! What messages does James have for us?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Philip Rivers, Christmas gifts and more.

Christmas is just days! What was your favorite Christmas gift growing up?

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Indianpolis Colts 48-27 last night on Monday Night Football. How has 44-year-old Philip Rivers looked?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss who really deserves the seat at the table with the music legends, whether Mariah should stand, which concert is worth the money, and whether UNC’s move to hire Bobby Petrino is a smart football decision. 

Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson are seated at a table. Mariah is standing at the table. Of these 9 artists, who has to stand up for Mariah to sit or should Mariah just stay standing? There's 2 concerts but you only have money for one. Who are you going to see: Mary J. Blige or Janet Jackson?Bobby Petrino has recently been in the news due to reports that he is expected to become the offensive coordinator at the University of North Carolina under new head coach Bill Belichick. The move comes after a turbulent period in Petrino’s career, which included serving as interim head coach at Arkansas during the 2025 season after Sam Pittman was fired, a stint that ended without him being retained as the full-time coach. Petrino is widely regarded as a strong offensive strategist, but his career has long been marked by controversy, most notably his 2012 firing from Arkansas. Is this a good hiring for UNC?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UNC potenitally hiring Bobby Petrino and some top Christmas albums.

Christmas is just days away! Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson are seated at a table. Mariah is standing at the table. Of these 9 artists, who has to stand up for Mariah to sit or should Mariah just stay standing? What are some of the best Christmas albums?

Bobby Petrino has recently been in the news due to reports that he is expected to become the offensive coordinator at the University of North Carolina under new head coach Bill Belichick. The move comes after a turbulent period in Petrino’s career, which included serving as interim head coach at Arkansas during the 2025 season after Sam Pittman was fired, a stint that ended without him being retained as the full-time coach. Petrino is widely regarded as a strong offensive strategist, but his career has long been marked by controversy, most notably his 2012 firing from Arkansas. Is this a good hiring for UNC?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the best Christmas gifts they have received.

Christmas is just days! What was your favorite Christmas gift growing up?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Christmas and have a musical debate.

Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson are seated at a table. Mariah is standing at the table. Of these 9 artists, who has to stand up for Mariah to sit or should Mariah just stay standing?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Greear Webb.

Greear Webb joins the Sports Shop to discuss his experience at Emory and much more.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Panthers win over the Bucs and if Reese was always a believer in Bryce Young.  

The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 this weekend in a close divisional matchup. The game was decided late when Carolina kicked a go-ahead 48-yard field goal and the Panthers sealed the win moments later with an interception in the final minute when Ransom picked off Baker Mayfield. Bryce Young threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns, helping Carolina secure the victory and move into first place in the NFC South. Will Carolina win the division? Did Reese believe in Bryce Young this whole time?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Alabama's comeback win over the weekend.

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 34-24 as part of the College Football Playoff first round. Alabama came back after trailing by 17 points, scoring 27 unanswered points to secure the win. With the victory, the Crimson Tide advanced to the next round of the CFP where they will play Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers on New Year’s Day.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Eagles win over the weekend, the Carolina Panthers and some awesome gifts the Sports Shop crew received from some callers.

Thanks again Randall and Dawn for the gifts!

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 29-18 on Saturday night in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. Philadelphia overcame an early deficit to pull away in the second half and secure the win, clinching the NFC East division title for the second consecutive season. As a result of the Eagles’ victory, Pam's Dallas Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention, as they can no longer catch Philadelphia in the division standings or earn a playoff spot. How does Kmac feel about his Commanders? How does Pam feel about her Cowboys? How does James feel about his Eagles?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 this weekend in a close divisional matchup. The game was decided late when Carolina kicked a go-ahead 48-yard field goal and the Panthers sealed the win moments later with an interception in the final minute when Ransom picked off Baker Mayfield. Bryce Young threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns, helping Carolina secure the victory and move into first place in the NFC South. Will Carolina win the division? Did Reese believe in Bryce Young this whole time?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Alabama's win over Oklahoma over the weekend.

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 34-24 as part of the College Football Playoff first round. Alabama came back after trailing by 17 points, scoring 27 unanswered points to secure the win. With the victory, the Crimson Tide advanced to the next round of the CFP where they will play Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers on New Year’s Day.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday.

It is Good Look Bad Look Monday! How was your weekend? What were your Good Looks and Bad Looks?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Rams loss to the Seahawks last night.

The Seattle Seahawks pulled off a dramatic comeback last night, beating the Rams 38-37 in overtime in a wild NFC West game. Seattle trailed by 16 points in the fourth quarter but stormed back with big plays, including a long punt return touchdown that swung momentum. The Seahawks were aggressive all night, converting three two-point attempts, one of which involved a strange deflected pass that was ruled a backward pass and recovered in the end zone to tie the game late. In overtime, Seattle scored a touchdown on a pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and then made the bold decision to go for two instead of kicking the extra point, successfully converting to win the game. The victory pushed the Seahawks to the top of the NFC West, while the Rams wasted a huge performance from Puka Nacua in a loss that will sting for a long time. Do you believe in Sam Darnold and the Seahawks?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Alabama's game against Oklahoma tonight.

The Alabama Crimson Tide play the Oklahoma Sooners tonight in a College Football Playoff first-round game as part of the expanded 12-team bracket. The matchup features No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 8 Oklahoma, with kickoff set at around 8:00 p.m. ET. The winner advances to a quarterfinal on January 1 at the Rose Bowl. The game also serves as a rematch, as Oklahoma beat Alabama earlier this season, and it marks Alabama’s first CFP appearance under head coach Kalen DeBoer. Who will win? Is Reese nervous?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks and discuss his NFL picks for this weekend.

Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NFL. Who will win this weekend: Los Angeles Chargers or Dallas Cowboys? Pittsburgh Steelers or Detroit Lions? New England Patriots or Baltimore Ravens? San Francisco 49ers or Indianapolis Colts? The Miami Dolphins will host the Cincinnati Bengals at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. Quinn Ewers will make his first career start in the NFL against the Bengals. Will Ewers have more than 188.5 passing yards? Who will win the game? 

Who is the NFL MVP?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Alabama vs Oklahoma game tonight and why Reese is concerned about UNC Basketball.

The Alabama Crimson Tide play the Oklahoma Sooners tonight in a College Football Playoff first-round game as part of the expanded 12-team bracket. The matchup features No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 8 Oklahoma, with kickoff set at around 8:00 p.m. ET. The winner advances to a quarterfinal on January 1 at the Rose Bowl. The game also serves as a rematch, as Oklahoma beat Alabama earlier this season, and it marks Alabama’s first CFP appearance under head coach Kalen DeBoer. Who will win? Is Reese nervous?

The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball program has started their season strong. However, with Seth Trimble's return looming, Reese is concerned about his Heels. Why?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the passing of Jim Hunt Jr. and Greg Biffle.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Reese’s birthday and the Seahawks win over the Rams.

How was Reese’s birthday yesterday?

The Seattle Seahawks pulled off a dramatic comeback last night, beating the Rams 38-37 in overtime in a wild NFC West game. Seattle trailed by 16 points in the fourth quarter but stormed back with big plays, including a long punt return touchdown that swung momentum. In overtime, Seattle scored a touchdown on a pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and then made the bold decision to go for two instead of kicking the extra point, successfully converting to win the game. The victory pushed the Seahawks to the top of the NFC West, while the Rams wasted a huge performance from Puka Nacua in a loss that will sting for a long time. How good are these two teams?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Will Wade calling out his team after their win over Texas Southern.

Will Wade is the NC State Wolfpack head men's basketball coach. Following NC State's 108-72 victory over the Texas Southern Tigers last night, Wade spoke to the media and had quite a lot to say. Wade criticized his team for lacking toughness and leadership. Is Coach right?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman.

Dr. Stroman discusses the NBA Cup Tournament, college sports and more. The New York Knicks won the NBA Cup Tournament Championship just days ago, but they didn't hang their banner. Should the Knicks have hung their NBA Cup Tournament banner?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Reese’s Mom and Kmac shares how Reese got one of his many nicknames.

It’s Reese’s birthday! What did Reese’s Mom have to say to her son? How did Reese get one of his many nicknames?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown. 

CL Brown joins the Sports Shop to discuss ACC Basketball and the college football playoff.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Reese’s birthday and Tua Tagovailoa being benched.

It’s Reese’s birthday! How old is he?

The Miami Dolphins have benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a decision that came after the team was eliminated from playoff contention. Head coach Mike McDaniel announced that rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers would take over as the starter, with the move framed as both a response to recent performance issues and an opportunity to evaluate younger talent. Tua was shifted to an emergency third-string role, signaling that this was more than just a short-term in-game adjustment. McDaniel indicated that quarterback play needed to improve and that the team believed Ewers gave them a better chance to finish the season competitively. Tua's benching carries major implications for the Dolphins’ future, as his contract makes releasing or trading him extremely difficult from a salary-cap standpoint. Has Tua played his last snap as a Dolphin? Did McDaniel make the right decision?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss upcoming college football bowl games including Alabama vs Oklahoma.

The Alabama Crimson Tide is scheduled to play the Oklahoma Sooners this weekend in the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff. The No. 9 Crimson Tide will face the No. 8 Sooners on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET in Norman, Oklahoma. This matchup, a rematch of their regular-season meeting, kicks off the playoff weekend, with the winner advancing in the bracket. What college football bowl games are coming up?

Terence Crawford has retired. Will he stay retired? What does Crawford's retirement mean for boxing?

The New York Knicks are the winners of this year's NBA Cup! Do you believe players value the Emirates NBA Cup Tournament?