Welcome to the March episode of the Not In Hall of Fame Elevator Show! Join Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian as they look back at the past 30 days to see who rode the elevator up toward Hall of Fame immortality, and who took a tumble down.This month, we break down Bam Adebayo’s 83-point masterpiece and what it means for his HoF trajectory, plus we discuss the leaked names for the upcoming Basketball Hall of Fame class (Amar'e Stoudemire & Doc Rivers).Then, we lace up the skates for a massive hockey block! We discuss Brent Burns approaching 1,000 consecutive games, the incredible coaching turnarounds led by Lindy Ruff in Buffalo and Joel Quenneville in Anaheim, Cole Caufield's goal-scoring chase, and Caroline Harvey’s historically dominant 2026.Finally, we head back to the hardwood to discuss Paolo Banchero's stalled momentum and dive deep into the baffling, self-inflicted career implosion of Jaden Ivey.Plus: Updates on the United States Athletics Hall of Fame, WWE Legacy Wing inductees, Chris Jericho's WWE status, and a brand new way to follow the show!

Welcome to a special episode of The Buck Stops Here! Host Kirk Buchner (NotInHallOfFame.com) sits down with Aaron Edward Freeman, the curator of the Country Music Hall of Fame lists for NotInHallOfFame.com.In this episode, we dive deep into the regimented world of the Country Music Hall of Fame compared to the Rock Hall. Aaron breaks down his top predictor list for the upcoming induction class, discussing why Tim McGraw is the favorite, why Dwight Yoakam keeps getting pushed aside, and whether Taylor Swift or Morgan Wallen have a shot at immortality.Full Country Music Lists: https://www.notinhalloffame.com/music/country/country-modern

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Welcome to the February 2026 edition of The Elevator Show! Hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian ride the fictional Hall of Fame elevator to decide who is moving up toward immortality and who is heading back down to the lobby.🏈 NFL: Matthew Stafford's MVP & Super Bowl win vs. Drake Maye's Super Bowl stumble.🏒 Hockey: Hilary Knight's historic Olympic gold & Mike Sullivan's coaching legacy.🛷 Olympics: Elana Meyers Taylor ties Bonnie Blair's record.🏀 Basketball: Marcus Johnson's senior Hall of Fame case.🎤 Media: Kenny Albert's broadcast greatness.Plus, we discuss the WWE Hall of Fame class, Stefon Diggs' uncertain future, and figure skating heartbreak.🔔 Subscribe for monthly Hall of Fame updates!

Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan dive deep into the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees! From Wu-Tang Clan and Phil Collins to Mariah Carey and Iron Maiden, we break down every nominee, make our predictions, and discuss who deserves that backdoor entry. Plus, we pay tribute to legends we've lost including Robert Duvall, Jesse Jackson, and Neil Sedaka.

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Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan break down the Basketball Hall of Fame finalists for 2026! The guys dive deep into this year's candidates, from locks like Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne to controversial picks like Joey Crawford. They also discuss Chris Paul's retirement, the NBA's tanking problem, and Sam Presti's hypocrisy. Plus, the latest "In Memoriam" segment honoring sports legends we've lost, including Roy Face and Jim Robson.

🏒 The wait is over! For the first time in 12 years, the world's greatest hockey players are back at the Olympics—and our panel breaks down EVERYTHING you need to know about the Milan-Cortina 2026 tournament.In this special episode of the NotInHallOfFame.com podcast, Canadian host Kirk Buchner joins Americans Chris Mouradian and Ron Katz to analyze all 12 teams competing for gold. We dive deep into:✅ Complete roster breakdowns for Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland & more✅ Why both North American teams built rosters specifically to beat EACH OTHER✅ The "Group of Death" and which dark horse (Germany? Switzerland?) could shock the world✅ Ice surface controversy in Italy—and why it favors NHL-style play✅ Historical context: Why the Canada Cup mattered more than Olympics for our generation✅ Bold medal predictions (spoiler: we DON'T all agree on gold!)🔥 PREDICTIONS REVEALED:• Ron Katz: 🥇 Canada | 🥈 USA | 🥉 Finland• Chris Mouradian: 🥇 USA | 🥈 Canada | 🥉 Switzerland• Kirk Buchner: 🥇 Canada | 🥈 USA | 🥉 Germany⚠️ Plus: Ron's heartfelt plea for player safety—and why these mid-season Olympics carry real risk for NHL stars.

🏈 The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class is in—but at what cost? Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan break down the controversial selections of Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly, and Roger Craig… and the stunning omissions of Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft that have left fans and insiders furious.We dissect Jim Porter's disastrous rule changes that torpedoed deserving candidates (including Buddy Parker, Mike Holmgren, and Terrell Suggs), Deion Sanders' hypocritical Hall of Fame hot takes, and why selectors were forced to "play Survivor" in a broken voting system. Plus: Torry Holt's shocking first-round elimination, the math behind the meltdown, and why this process needs a total overhaul.Later: In memoriam tributes to legends lost—including Sonny Jurgensen (HOF QB), Catherine O'Hara (SCTV icon), Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night), and more. And Evan defends Seattle's Super Bowl win while Kirk analyzes Kenneth Walker's MVP case.🔔 Subscribe to NotInHallOfFame.com for weekly Hall of Fame analysis, Olympic previews, and exclusive athlete interviews!👉 Watch our interview with Olympic speed skating legend Bonnie Blair

In this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, Hall of Fame selector Clark Judge joins hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian for an unfiltered deep dive into the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class—and why the selection process may be broken.Judge reveals what really happened behind closed doors when Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft were left out, why senior candidates like Ken Anderson and L.C. Greenwood may have missed their only shot at enshrinement, and how recency bias is leaving pre-1980 legends "dead in the water." He also shares his proposed fix to save the seniors, explains why Antonio Brown's Hall of Fame case is "severely" damaged beyond the numbers, and names the biggest beneficiaries moving forward—including Terrell Suggs.Plus: Judge's thoughts on the glut of worthy candidates stuck in semifinalist purgatory (looking at you, Hines Ward), why transparency in voting backfires, and his emotional plea to preserve football history before legends like Al Harris fade from memory forever.🔗 Read Clark's full Hall of Fame voting breakdown:Jack Silverstein's newsletter & Ken Crippen's Football Learning Academy