Episode Recap: Birthdays, Brackets, and Berckmans Place

Opening Shoutout:
We kicked off this week’s episode with a special Happy Birthday to Mike’s beautiful daughter Taylor! 🎉

March Madness may be over, but the buzz is still strong—especially in Gainesville. Huge congrats to the Florida Gators, and hats off to The Hillbilly, who’s been on fire with his takes and predictions. Tricks got the spotlight too, as Mike reviewed his overall March performance—some wins, some... learning moments.

The conversation then turned to the UConn women’s team and a notable viewership drop. Without Caitlin Clark in the mix, ratings reportedly dipped by over 10 million viewers—an eye-opening stat in the world of college hoops.

But the biggest milestone of the week came from the ice:
Alex Ovechkin officially passed Wayne Gretzky’s legendary goal record with his 895th career goal.
It’s a moment that solidifies Ovi’s place in hockey history and reminds us why the NHL is one of the few leagues that still gets tradition and humility right.

All-Time Goal Leaders:

1. Alex Ovechkin (895)

2. Wayne Gretzky (894)

3. Gordie Howe (801)

4. Jaromir Jagr (766)

5. Brett Hull (741)

The azaleas are blooming and the green jackets are ready: it’s Masters Week. Mike broke down the key contenders—Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, Cam Smith and more. Or will someone from the field shock the world?

Then it was story time, as Mike shared his unforgettable experiences at Augusta National. One of the highlights? Berckmans Place—a $140 million VIP experience used only 12 days a year. This exclusive hospitality zone includes replicas of the 7th, 14th, and 16th greens, all the food and drink you can handle, and unmatched access for the golf elite.

We closed the show with another edition of The Hillbilly Network News

• The Hammer Chronicles – The legend grows

• Sands My Paper – You’ll have to tune in to understand

• And of course, Mike’s signature sign-off to wrap it all up

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Featuring: Mike Scully, Eliot “The Hebrew Hammer,” Hillbilly, and Trick from South Alabama

Buckle up, sports freaks and freedom lovers — The Mike Scully Show is back with another no-holds-barred, locker-room-meets-living-room roundtable of what’s hot in the world of sports and a few offbeat detours only this crew can deliver.

SEGMENT 1 – NFL Free Agency & Opening Day Fire

The NFL offseason drama just keeps heating up. Russell Wilson inks a 1-year deal with the New York Giants — is this his redemption arc or the final curtain call? Meanwhile, Stefon Diggs cashes in with the Patriots for 3 years, $69 million. One thing's for sure: Belichick’s ghost might be lurking in that contract.

Also on the show’s radar — Xavier Worthy's ex-fiancée going full psycho mode, literally setting $150K in cash on fire. The Hammer called it “relationship arson,” while Trick just shook his head in disbelief.

Oh, and Aaron Rodgers? Still unsigned. Still mysterious. Still weird. But opportunities are vanishing faster than Hillbilly’s beer fridge on a NASCAR Sunday.

The crew also dives into MLB Opening Day, questioning why it feels so early this year. Can anyone stop the mega-loaded Dodgers? Eliot says no — unless Shohei gets abducted by aliens.

And in a chilly twist, the boys tap the ice with a hockey playoff update: Ovechkin is just six goals away from the immortal Gretzky record. Hillbilly’s take? “Let the man eat!”

SEGMENT 2 – March Madness & Coaching Mayhem

March is full-blown madness and Danny Hurley is officially “a cock,” according to Trick — unfiltered as always. Coaching musical chairs continue with Pitino to Xavier, Miller to Texas, and McCollum heading to Iowa.

With the Sweet 16 set, the boys lock in their Elite 8 and Final Four predictions. There are some surprises, some long shots, and, of course, one bracket totally busted by Hillbilly’s belief in Eastern Kentucky State Technical Institute (spoiler: not a real team).

Transfer Portal talk heats up too — Hammer says it’s “college sports free agency on steroids,” while Mike just wants someone to explain NIL money to his Tesla.

FINAL SEGMENT – The Chaos We Call ‘Extras’

✅ The Hillbilly Network News: A raccoon attack, a tractor pulled over for DUI, and a church bingo scandal. Just another week in Hillbilly’s America.

✅ The Hammer Chronicles: Eliot rants about the rise of AI referees and how they might be the Antichrist. We don’t disagree.

✅ Sands My Paper: Trick unloads on grocery store self-checkouts, pineapple on pizza, and daylight saving time. “They all gotta go.”

✅ Mike’s Tesla Update: After last week’s slam on his smart car, Scully gives a full-throttle rebuttal defending his ride. Verdict: he still can't open the frunk without calling tech support.

🧨 Closing Thought: Sports are wild, the world is weirder, and The Mike Scully Show is the only place where a former NFL lineman, a Hebrew Hammer, a wild Hillbilly, and a truth-teller named Trick break it all down with grit, laughs, and plenty of shots fired.

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March Madness Special This week!