Unofficial Fan Lounge - UFL 2025 Season Week 6
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Release Date: 05/01/2025
Thoughts on College Realignment and the Death of the WAC
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College realignment (specifically at the NCAA Division I level) is getting ridiculous. It's effectively put one major conference (the Pac-12) into a coma, from which it will be relegated to mid-major status; and will likely be killing off another conference, the WAC (Western Athletic Conference). Mike (whose alma mater was at one time a school in the WAC) reads a few articles on the subject and shares his thoughts. Update: On July 1, 2026, the WAC will cease to exist, being replaced by the United Athletic Conference (UAC).
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Being a Kitten
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When you learn about what they do at the entry level of burlesque. From our Fringe episode with Meghan Spencer
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Explaining the Habs
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When your discussion turns to hockey and you're wondering if someone who grew up in a Toronto Maple Leafs house could support their biggest rival, the Montreal Canadiens - or, as hockey fans know them, the Habs. From our episode with Brody Otway
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Thoughts on Volunteering at Planet Comicon 2025
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Mike talks about his experience volunteering at Kansas City's Planet Comicon in March 2025. Mike did two days there - one day shooting video, and one day helping out with the board gaming area.
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Bughouse of Skullport
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When you compare a chess variant to a board game expansion - not in a favorable way. From our episode with Dalton Chavez
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The Kids Interrupt
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When a bunch of local kids interrupt the first podcast recording session you have with a new co-host. From our episode Discussion on Taylor Swift
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Richie Wolfe
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Today we're joined by Richie Wolfe, local filmmaker and writer who did a bicycle tour of the US. He was also Mike's boss doing student media at JCCC. He recently wrote a book on his travels. Richie's book is called "Home Is Where the Heart Lands: How Pedaling for 5 Months Brought Me Closer to Home." You can find it at Richie's website:
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Mike Quotes Taylor Swift
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When you quote the biggest pop star in the world - as she starts spending time in your area. Yes, we're Swifties here. From our Fringe episode with George M. Dean
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All Roads Lead to Mr. Campbell
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When one of your high school teachers is the basis for a popular TV character created by a celebrity you were briefly in school with. From our episode with Marnie and Nick
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Robin O'Grady
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Health and fitness expert Robin O'Grady joins us from Calgary for an enjoyable discussion.
info_outlineWe are at the halfway point of the season. In addition to looking forward to Week 5, we look at power rankings, attendance, and how good (or bad) Mike's picks have been.
Week 5 Results:
Memphis 24, Birmingham 20
St. Louis 32, Michigan 27
DC 37, Arlington 33
Houston 27, San Antonio 3
Week 6
Friday, May 2 - Arlington at St. Louis
Saturday, May 3 - Memphis at Houston
Sunday, May 4 - DC at Michigan
Sunday, May 4 - San Antonio at Birmingham