Did You Ever Give An Easter Speech? + Final Four Predictions

Episode Description

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Easter speeches and their significance, share personal experiences with giving them and give their predictions for the upcoming men’s and women’s Final Four matchups.

Apparently, an Easter speech is a spoken message, often delivered by children or leaders in a church setting that celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the themes of hope, renewal and victory over death. These speeches range from short, memorized Bible verses or poems by children to formal sermons or public addresses regarding the spiritual significance of the holiday. Did you ever give Easter speeches?

The 2026 NCAA Tournament Final Fours are set to deliver high-stakes matchups in both men’s and women’s basketball. In the men’s semifinals in Indianapolis, Connecticut will face Illinois, while Arizona takes on Michigan, featuring two No. 1 seeds and two elite programs all vying for a spot in the national championship game. In the women’s Final Four in Phoenix, an all-No. 1 seed field has UConn facing South Carolina and Texas matching up against UCLA, setting up classic showdowns among powerhouse programs. Who wins these games?

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