Modern Day Gladiators: Recent Episodes
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Michael Shibley knows his sports. If you give him the name of a major university he probably knows their mascot and team colors. Modern Day Gladiators covers the big topics in Sports and Professional Wrestling, plus some topics that fall through the cracks. Shibley tries to give you the honest truth about what is happening in the sports world, and sometimes the truth hurts.
This week it is about the protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd and how athletes and sports organizations are playing a role in those protests.
Last weekend Shibley went out golfing with his dad and shares his experience about doing an activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also more news and notes about the world of sports, plus his reaction to AEW's Double or Nothing PPV.
This week Shibley discusses more options of how sports can return in the United States. Also, sex dolls in Korea, Kentucky Cheerleading, The Last Dance, AEW Double or Nothing, the death of Owen Hart and more.
Live sports returned to America as UFC 249 happened over the weekend. Meanwhile other leagues are discussing their ideas of how to start playing games again. Shibley offers his take on all the happenings.
This week Shibley talks money. The NCAA to hopefully allow athletes to earn money using NIL, the USWNT equal pay case is in jeopardy, and Michael Jordan and his brand. Plus, the passing of Don Shula, a Vol QB shares a message, and more.
This week Shibley recaps the NFL Draft and the SEC's dominance. Plus, what could sports looks like going forward with COVID-19 still around?
This week Shibley talks about the awesomeness of the first two episodes of the Michael Jordan documentary. Also, Gronk is back with Brady, the NFL Draft is coming, the WWE is still heartless, and more.
This week Shibley discusses how the WWE has been deemed essential and can run live shows during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, the XFL is bankrupt, a NASCAR driver is stupid, NFL rules, and Ronda Rousey hates the fans.
Many sports leagues are trying to decide when the games will start back up again. Meanwhile, the UFC is buying an island to hold fights. Also, Wrestlemania 36 happened and it was something.
It's Wrestlemania week and it is under completely different circumstances due to COVID-19. Shibley is still going to watch and he makes his picks this week. Also, the NFL expands the playoffs, a boxer is an idiot, sportswear companies helping to make medical supplies, and more.
With no major sports airing, Shibley has not lost his marbles yet because he is watching Marble Racing on ESPN 8 "The Ocho." Also, the Olympics have been postponed, the NFL Draft is still on, and Dark Side of the Ring talks about Chris Benoit.
This week Shibley reacts to the sports world shutting down amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. Also, Tom Brady to the Buccaneers, the NFL CBA is passed, Rick Pitino at Iona, and Wrestlemania is moved.
This week Shibley talks about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on the sporting world. Plus, March Madness begins, Curt Flood to the Hall of Fame, Gronk to the WWE and more.
This week Shibley is joined by Outlander Media friends Lance Adams and Michael Dougherty to talk about AEW Revolution and our love of wrestling.
This week Shibley talks about Tyson Fury being atop the Heavyweight world, NCAA Chaos, a big week for Tennessee baseball, a great story in hockey, AEW Revolution picks, and more!
This week Shibley discusses MLB players wanting their pound of flesh against the Astros, Myles Garett vs Mason Rudolph, NCAA Basketball, a heavyweight title fight, NXT Takeover, and more.
This week Shibley gives his thoughts on the XFL, college basketball, UFC 247, pro wrestling, and more.
This week Shibley talks about how awesome the Super Bowl was top to bottom, but people need to slow down a bit about the greatness of Patrick Mahomes. Also, the Hall of Fame, champions crowned in Australia, a new transfer idea, Tennessee basketball, and pro wrestling news.
This week Shibley and Tre make their picks on the Super Bowl as well as some of the ridiculous bets that go along with it. Also discussed is the Royal Rumble and the passing of Kobe Bryant.
This week Shibley talks about the Chiefs and 49ers going to the Super Bowl, the Baseball HOF, un ugly fight in Kansas, and previews the Royal Rumble.
This week Shibley talks about LSU winning the National Championship, and if they are one of the best teams of all time. Also, the Bison are kings of the FCS, cheating in baseball, and AEW gets more TV time.
Tre Pack and Michael Shibley are joined by DLC Respawn's Ryan Shipley to talk about the Vols 2019 season, preview the 2020 season, pick the Championship Game and talk a little pro wrestling.
Big games and matches abound this week in College Football, the NFL, and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Shibley is here to break it all down.
Tre Pack and Michael Shibley make picks for all 41 bowl games and the College Football Playoff.
Tre Pack and Michael Shibley break down the Vols latest wins and look back at the crazy season. They also talk about the playoff scenarios and make their picks for all the Championship Week games.
Rivalry Week never disappoints. Shibley talks about all the impact from an amazing weekend of football, including Tennessee's remarkable turnaround and how Alabama is out of the playoff picture. Also, Tennessee Basketball, NFL rankings, Swiss Coins, and pro wrestling news.
Just one big show this week as Tre Pack and Michael Shibley break down and pick all the college football action. Plus, Colin Kaepernick, James Wiseman, Vols Basketball, Survivor Series, and more!
Tre Pack and Michael Shibley discuss the Vols win over Kentucky, plus LSU/Alabama, Minnesota/Penn State and break down the latest CFP Rankings. Then they preview all the great Week 12 games in College Football.
This week Shibley is stoked about the Vols three game winning streak. Also, people still need to chill out about the Playoff Rankings, MLB Awards, Kentucky Basketball gets upset, what other wrestling is out there besides the WWE, and more.
Tre Pack and Michael Shibley break down the Vols win against UAB, plus preview LSU vs Bama, Penn State vs Minnesota, Tennessee vs Kentucky, and all the big Week 11 match ups in College Football.
This week Shibley definitely does not believe there was mechanical issues with the WWE's plane in Saudi Arabia. Also: Do not overreact to the first CFP Rankings, college basketball tips off, Rugby, and more pro wrestling news.
Tre Pack and Michael Shibley break down the Vols win over South Carolina. Plus a preview of all the top Week 10 games in College Football, and Tennessee vs UAB
This week Shibley's brain is wondering why our President did not throw out the first pitch at the World Series. Also: The World Series is going to Game 7, College Football, Tennessee won again, the NCAA made a move, Tiger Woods, AEW is fun, and more.
Tre Pack and Michael Shibley discuss the Vols loss to Alabama. Plus a preview of all the top Week 9 match ups in College Football and Tennessee vs South Carolina.
Shibley's beloved Tennessee Vols were actually competitive with Alabama and then things took a turn. Also this week, more College Football, the World Series gets underway, Lane Kiffin trolls, a massive golf penalty, NXT needs to leave Full Sail, and more.
Michael Shibley and Tre Pack discuss the Vols defeating Mississippi State plus a preview of all the big games happening in Week 8 of College Football.
What's happening in Shibley's sports world this week: College Football has its first big upset, the Vols get another win, October Baseball, Incredible athletic achievements by women, LeBron shoots himself in the foot, and AEW Dynamite doesn't insult intelligence.
What is on Shibley's mind this week? Hope for the Vols at QB, Another big week of College Football, Postseason baseball, the NBA vs China, and all the insanity from the wresting world.
Michael Shibley and Tre Pack are joined by Chase Dyer and Terry Snow to discuss the upcoming games in Week 6 of College Football.
The Fair Pay to Play Act was signed into California law and now the NCAA has to adapt or die. Also, Shibley does not have Alabama or Clemson in his Playoff yet, the baseball postseason is underway, and it is a huge week in pro wrestling.
We are 1/3 of the way through the College Football season and Shibley sees 8 teams that have the best chance to make the Playoff. Also, Antonio Brown is still an idiot, almost time for postseason baseball, and beer money for a good cause.
College football coaches have made some boneheaded decisions early on this season. Will one cost a team in one of the big games in Week 4? Also, Hallelujah the Vols won a game, a swimming controversy, the WWE needs to pull the trigger on The Fiend, and more!
Tennessee is 0-2 for the first time since 1988 and it is bleak right now on Rocky Top. Meanwhile, the Patriots are still best in the NFL, racism in soccer, the US Open had awesome finals, UT helps stop bullying, and WWE Clash of Champions is previewed.
Shibley's beloved Tennessee Vols lost to Georgia State in Week 1. Was it the worst loss ever for the program? Also, all the other action from around college football, a quick NFL preview, MLB Races, and a crazy weekend in the world of Professional Wrestling.
Time to kickoff another season of college football! Who is winning the SEC? Who is going to life the trophy at season's end? Shibley makes his predictions. Also, Andrew Luck retires and AEW presents All-Out.
College Football season is just around the corner! This week Shibley previews the Pac-12. Also, Ohio State is being stupid, Tennessee now serves alcohol, Antonio Brown is a baby, and a new war for ratings between AEW and WWE is coming to Wednesday night.
While away on business in Michigan, Shibley decides to preview the Big Ten and Notre Dame. Is it really Harbaugh's time? Will Justin Fields live up to the hype in Columbus? Who has the most annoying fanbase?
Shibley is sick and tired of the excuse that violent video games cause mass shootings so he is here to set the record straight as E-Sports become a larger part of the sports landscape. Also, the Big XII gets previewed, a viral video leads to a baseball contract, and WWE Summer Slam is here!
Can sports commentators/writers offer opinions on other topics? Shibley offers his view on the subject. Also, the ACC football preview, baseball's trade deadline, an NHL Player stands up to Trump, a 16 year old wins $3 million, and much more!
Back from summer vacation which means it is already time to preview the College Football season. This week Shibley breaks down the Group of 5 Conferences. Also: The Open Championship, Steve Spurrier has a new ring, Boxing, an interesting week for the WWE, and Robot Umpires.
Shibley is off on vacation so he decided to talk about all the great episodes from the past 10 years of ESPN's 30 for 30 series and the lasting impact they have had on sports.
The USWNT won the World Cup. Do they really deserve equal pay? Shibley takes a look at what should happen. Also, parody has come to the NBA, baseballs are flying out of ballparks, and great wrestling is happening all Summer long.
Is the USWNT doing things the right way on their path to the World Cup Final? Shibley discusses that, plus NBA Free Agency, MLB All-Stars, NCAA issues, Pro Wrestling, and accepts the challenge to a race from HAFL's Tre Pack.
Shibley takes a look at the mess happening at the top of the world and at the pressure mounting in the Women's World Cup. Also, NBA Awards, nets coming up in baseball, bad parenting in Little League, and stupid rules in the WWE.
The Women's World Cup rolls on, Champions in the NBA/NHL are crowned, the Lakers got better, the US Open was fun, Heavyweight boxing is kinda back, and the G1 blocks have been announced. Shibley breaks it all down.
The NBA and NHL Finals could have been over, but the home teams could not close it out. Meanwhile, the US Women's Team is off to a fantastic start in the World Cup, and the US Men's team continues to disappoint. Also, Shibbles & Bits and the world of Wrestling. Shibley covers it all!
The finals in the NBA/NHL/UEFA have been fun, too bad ratings are down. Also, Shibley finds a solution to kids getting hit by line drives. Plus, NXT is still awesome...and more!
The long arduous journey to the NBA, NHL, and UEFA Finals are here and Shibley is ready to pick the winners. Plus, where do the late Bart Starr and Bill Buckner sit in sports history? Also, a school is booted for winning too much, a big racing weekend, and Double or Nothing was awesome, and more!
Competition for the WWE is finally here as AEW's Double of Nothing is this week. The Warriors are still dominant, the Stanley Cup Finals are set, Brooks Koepka wins the PGA, a riderless horse in the Preakness, and an emphatic KO. Shibley breaks it all down.
Shibley is in the Outlander Studio talking NBA/NHL/UEFA Playoffs, plus discussing the legal issues for Tiger Woods and Robert Kraft, as well as the new TV deal for AEW. Also, Shibley challenges the other members of Outlander to a race.
The Kentucky Derby had a $9 Million DQ and people are annoyed. The NBA & NHL Playoffs continue. Also, there is a boycott in women's hockey, a controversial ruling in track, and the WWE tries to please everyone with Wild Cards.
Shibley is already tired of people and players whining about the NFL Draft. Plus, the Rockets need to stop whining about the refs and shoot better. Also, Sports Gambling is legal in Tennessee, the Kentucky Derby is this week, and RAW reaches a new low.
Shibley takes a look at and tries to provide a solution to the Kate Smith controversy, while also solving the enforcement of baseball's unwritten rules. Plus, a possible solution to racism in European Soccer, and a way to shorten OT in College Football. Also, Bray Wyatt is now a creepy Mr. Rogers.
This week Shibley is talking about Tiger's Redemption and Rick Barnes' honesty. Plus, the Lightening need to walk home, LSU takes a gamble, the WWE Superstar Shakeup, and a true Modern Day Gladiator.
A wild week of sports has Shibley exhausted, but it was all awesome and he is ready to talk about it all. From the Final Four, to Coaching shakeups, to Wrestlemania it is all here.
Shibley breaks down the NCAA Final Four plus everything happening at Wrestlemania, and more!
Zero Cinderella's are in the Sweet 16, making chalk the name of this tournament. Meanwhile, Opening Day in MLB is upon us, Kaepernick gets less money than originally thought, New Japan does tournaments better than the WWE, and more!
Shibley is taking a break from vacation with Mrs. Shibbles in New Orleans to give his thoughts on the upcoming NCAA Basketball Tournament, plus his picks on who will be cutting down the nets this year.
Battles over #1 seeds and the bubble in the NCAA Tournament is getting serious. Meanwhile, fans and players are having bad interactions, plus rich people are using bribes and coaches to get their children into elite universities. Also, we are finally on the Road to Wrestlemania.
Action on the hardwood is heating up as top NCAA teams vie for a number one seed. Also, picks for conference tournaments, the NFL Combine is annoying, an upset in the UEFA Champions League, a drug scandal in bridge, WWE Fastlane picks, and more!
Overreaction and conspiracies were abundant last week. Shibley talks about Zion's shoe, Tennessee vs referee's, Ole Miss players taking a knee, Robert Kraft getting love in the wrong place, big money is baseball, a first of its kind in softball, and the WWE was actually entertaining this week!
This week the Vols stumble at Kentucky, The NFL settles with Colin Kaepernick, the NBA All-Star Weekend Happened, a golfer is petty, DX will be in the WWE Hall of Fame, and more!
The pressure is ramping up in college basketball as the games get bigger and more intense. Meanwhile, the Browns make a decision on Kareem Hunt, and Kyler Murray picks a sport. Also, Americans love their football, possible new rules for baseball, legends passing away, and all your pro wrestling news.
What an absolutely dull Super Bowl. Shibley talks about the game and everything surrounding it, plus the NFL Awards. Also, the Vols continue to be number one in the land, the NCAA stinks and rulings, and can NXT superstars make it on the main roster.
Super Bowl LIII is upon us and Shibley makes his picks on the game, plus plenty of ridiculous prop bets. Also, the Vols stay #1 in the land, the Australian Open has winners, Penny keeps running his mouth, and reaction to a long Royal Rumble weekend.
The NFL Championship Games were crazy good and crazy controversial. The Vols and Lady Vols have pulled a Freaky Friday when it comes to rankings. No pot commercials during the Super Bowl. New Hall of Famers. The Royal Rumble! Shibley talks about it all!
The NFL Playoffs are down to the Final Four, Yay for Tennessee Men's Basketball, Boo for Lady Vols Basketball. A Brewery helps prove not every loser can kick a field goal. Also, Monday Night RAW was watchable.
Shibley is back and talking about Clemson's domination over Alabama in the College Football Championship Game, and the NFL Playoffs. Plus, Tennessee basketball is rolling, the Vols have a new OC, do not try to rob an MMA fighter, and Wrestle Kingdom 13.
After breaking down the playoff scenarios in the NFL and picking the top college bowl games and with winner of the CFP, Shibley is joined by special guest Mitch Wheeler to talk about the past year in pro wrestling and look forward to 2019.
Shibley is overjoyed about his beloved Vols taking down Gonzaga on the basketball court. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray has to apologize, the NFL has been fun to watch, USAG Declares Bankruptcy, a big fight weekend, plus WWE TLC is happening.
Shibley cannot figure out how TMZ is able to see footage of NFL players hitting women long before the NFL can. Also, the CFP Teams have been announced, faking death in soccer, cheating in marathons, and RAW really misses Roman Reigns.
The Tennessee Vols Football did something they have not done since the Calvin Coolidge Administration. Meanwhile, Championship Week is here for College Football, the NFL rolls along, Tiger & Phil, Criminal Soccer Fans, and Starcade.
This week Shibley takes a break from Thanksgiving Prep to talk about the big rivalry games left in College Football and how much better the NFL has been this season. Plus, NXT Takeover was awesome as usual and Survivor Series was actually watchable.
Shibley highlights the 8 games that should help bring about the teams to make the CFP. Also, College Basketball gets underway, the NFL has 6 top teams, USA Gymnastics might be no more, but Simone Biles is awesome, and the fallout from WWE Crown Jewel.
This week Shibley breaks down why he will not be watching WWE's Crown Jewel Event. Also, the CFP Rankings are out and the Red Sox won the World Series. Plus, NFL action and the Evolution PPV was quite entertaining.
This week Shibley talks about the dismantling of Tennessee by Alabama as well as the last 5 games for the Vols. Also, the World Series is underway and the Preseason College Basketball Poll is out. Plus Roman Reigns had to vacate the WWE Universal Title.
Hey the Vols won a game they we not expected to win! Shibley is in a great mood and talks the Vols win, the craziness of last Saturday, the MLB Postseason, and a historic protest. Also, should the WWE return to Saudi Arabia?
This week, Shibley uses his extensive knowledge of pro wrestling and boxing to break down the fracas that happened at the end of UFC 229. Also all the football glory from the weekend, baseball postseason action, and Nick Saban and Tim Tebow are angry.
This week Shibley wonders if there is any hope for a Vols SEC win? Also, October means it is time for postseason baseball! Plus, a Yankee gives up $500k, Boxing on HBO is no more, Ohio State does not understand optics, and the WWE Super Showdown.
This week Shibley is joined by his friends Chase Dyer and Terry Snow who a part of the HAFL Podcast and die hard Georgia Bulldog fans. We talk about the state of the programs and the upcoming game. Plus, could The Rock really become President?
This week, Shibley looks at all the Week 3 action in College Football and examines the cowardly act of "retiring" at halftime. Plus, NFL week 2, a World Record in the Marathon, and the WWE has too much stuff to promote.
This week, a couple of basketball schools end long streaks on the gridiron. Also, Serena Williams acts like a petulant child, NFL Week 1 happened, and Burt Reynolds passes away. Plus, previewing Hell in a Cell and more!
This we recap the opening week of college football while previewing the NFL season. Also, do you think burning your Nike shoes in protest really matters? Plus, Shibbles and Bits and All-In was a fun wrestling show
The College Football season is here. Shibley makes his picks for who will win the SEC, the Playoffs, and how his beloved Tennessee Vols will do this season. Plus, Wardrobe Rules in Tennis, Cheap Craft Beer in Atlanta, and the wrestling world is All In!
In this week's episode, the NFL is confusing its players and coaches with the new helmet rule. Plus, more College Football Previews, Nick Saban called a cheater, Simone Biles is awesome, and all the happenings from Summerslam!
In this episode we take a look at the toxic culture at the University of Maryland, Big XII & Pac-12 Football Previews, Tiger is almost back, Lady Vols vs UConn is back on, The G1 Climax reached its Climax, plus previews at Takeover Brooklyn & Summerslam!
In this first episode of Modern Day Gladiators, Michael Shibley is excited for Fall Camps to open for College Football! Plus his take on the Urban Meyer Scandal, Group of 5 Preview, UNC Shoes Suspensions, G1 Climax is awesome, plus therapy for Mets fans.