Episodios

  • A Bittersweet 16

    A Bittersweet 16
    Mar 25 2026
    It was a chalky but exciting opening weekend in the men's NCAA Tournament. Unfortunately, only one ACC team remains in the field. We debate what the conference's poor performance means for the prestige of the league and preview an exciting slate of Sweet 16 games. Topics for discussion include:
    • Our podcast's performance in a tournament of UVA Twitter personalities
    • The experience of watching NCAA Tournament games in Tampa Bay
    • The ACC's poor performance in the tournament's opening weekend
    • The breaking news of Hubert Davis' departure from UNC
    • How a chalky start to March Madness sets up an exciting Sweet 16
    • The success of the ACC and Virginia in the women's NCAA Tournament

    You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
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    39 m
  • Triangle of Sadness

    Triangle of Sadness
    Mar 30 2026

    It's been a tumultuous and disappointing week in the ACC hotbed of the Research Triangle. Duke blew its chance at a Final Four, North Carolina moved on from head coach Hubert Davis, and Will Wade unceremoniously left NC State after only a season. We discuss a drama-filled week in the Tar Heel state and give our predictions for the Final Four.

    Topics for discussion include:

    • Duke's collapse against UConn in the Elite Eight
    • Predictions for the Final Four
    • The dramatic end of the Will Wade tenure at NC State

    You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
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    41 m
  • Our Method to the Madness

    Our Method to the Madness
    Mar 16 2026
    Tournament time is finally here! Following a thrilling conference championship game, the ACC has 8 teams in the field. We analyze Duke's narrow win over Virginia and preview the NCAA Tournament, one quadrant at a time. Topics for discussion include:
    • Power conference teams left out of the postseason and the prominence of Bruce Pearl
    • Duke's close victory over Virginia in the ACC Championship game
    • The ACC's representation in March Madness and questionable choices by the Selection Committee
    • Upsets, Final Four selections, and other predictions for the NCAA Tournament

    You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
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    52 m
  • An ACC Tournament Preview

    An ACC Tournament Preview
    Mar 9 2026
    Tomorrow kicks off the ACC Tournament which will have major implications for the NCAA Tournament field. We debate whether anyone can beat Duke, and which bubble teams most need statement victories to punch a ticket to March Madness.

    Topics for discussion include:

    • Chaos occurring in mid-major conference tournaments
    • Boston College and Georgia Tech firing their coaches
    • The biggest questions heading into the ACC Tournament this week
    You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
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    38 m
  • The Last Week of Regular Season Basketball

    The Last Week of Regular Season Basketball
    Mar 1 2026

    It's the last week of the regular season and everyone in the ACC is chasing Duke basketball. We discuss Virginia's loss at Cameron Indoor Stadium and analyze where things stand in college basketball's most chaotic conference.

    Topics for discussion include:

    • Takeaways from Duke's dominant victory over Virginia in a battle for ACC supremacy
    • NC State's recent struggles
    • The confusing pecking order of ACC teams fighting for NCAA Tournament bids

    You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
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    30 m
  • A March Madness Preview with Jim Root

    A March Madness Preview with Jim Root
    Feb 15 2026
    With one month away until Selection Sunday, it's time to start sorting the contenders from the pretenders. In this week's episode, we talked with college basketball insider Jim Root about the most interesting and confounding programs in the ACC and beyond. Topics for discussion include:
    • The improved reputation and depth of the ACC
    • The success of UVA in Ryan Odom's first season and the tournament ceiling for the top of the conference
    • Teams that deserve more attention and the Darryn Peterson situation at Kansas
    • Whether Duke and UNC are realistic contenders
    • ACC and national coaches on the hot seat
    • NCAA Tournament dark horses and possible disappointments
    You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! You can read more from Jim Root on Basket Under Review or in The Athletic. You can also listen to his basketball analysis on the Three Man Weave and STATS by Will & Jim podcasts.
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    34 m
  • The Future of College Sports with Matt Brown

    The Future of College Sports with Matt Brown
    Feb 5 2026
    It has never been more challenging to follow college athletics. To help us better understand the many financial and political issues at the center of the college sports landscape, we brought on Matt Brown of Extra Points. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discussed the evolution of Matt's career in sports media, financial struggles in higher education that impact athletic departments, ways to reform the current system, and the future of college sports video games. You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! You can read more from Matt Brown on his Extra Points newsletter at https://www.extrapointsmb.com/.
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    33 m
  • ACC Basketball Battles and Scheduling Fun

    ACC Basketball Battles and Scheduling Fun
    Jan 29 2026
    ACC basketball is in full swing and everyone is one again chasing the Duke Blue Devils. We open the show by analyzing the race at the top of the conference and discussing the depth of talent. Then, we turn to football where fans are splitting their attention between transfer portal controversies and the release of the 2026 schedule. Topics for discussion include:
    • The race for the top of the standings in ACC basketball
    • The unsavory elements of the transfer portal, highlighted by the Darian Mensah saga
    • Top takeaways from the release of the ACC football schedule
    • Reasons to root for the Seahawks in the Super Bowl
    You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
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    36 m