Around the ACL Cornhole Podcast: Recent Episodes
Trey Ryder
The weekly destination for all things American Cornhole League. Hosted by Trey Ryder, Anthony Ayon, and Michelle Thompson, Around the ACL will dive into all the latest news, results, and analytics around the cornhole world.
Jake and Anthony hop on the mic one final time this season to discuss the 2026 ACL World Championships. They go through almost every single division talking about the winners, losers and everything in between. They also have a discussion on whether Jamie Graham is the new G.O.A.T. after winning his 4th Pro Singles World Title.
With the ACL World Championships just around the corner, this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Meesh, and Anthony break down the final Singles rankings and discuss who has positioned themselves as the player to beat heading into the biggest event of the season. From Logan Chamberlain and Colin Hodet to Mark Richards, Zack Aiken, and Gabriel Clauson, the crew debates who has the momentum and who still has something to prove.
The show also takes a look at the Pro Invitational teams and what fans should be watching as the sport's top players prepare to battle for a World Championship.
To close out the episode, the hosts cast their ballots for the Around The ACL Stevie Awards. They debate the fan-nominated finalists for Game of the Year, Shot of the Year, Breakout Player, Rookie of the Year, and MVP while revisiting some of the biggest moments and performances from an unforgettable ACL season. Join us as we celebrate the season that was and look ahead to the biggest week in cornhole.
The final Signature event of the season is complete, and the road to the ACL World Championships is officially set. This week on Around The ACL, Jake, Meesh, and Anthony break down all the action from Mesa, including another Signature Doubles title for Tony Smith and Mark Richards and Logan Chamberlain's Singles championship as he continues one of the strongest stretches of the season. The crew also recaps the Women's, Seniors, and Juniors divisions, highlighting championship performances from Kamryn Belvin, Sarah Cassidy and Payton Haynes, Jeff Reynolds, Steve Schroeder and Donald Cupp, Zack Aiken, and the junior doubles team of Jack McKinney and Jayce Fleisher. To close out the show, the focus shifts to the updated doubles rankings heading into Worlds. With the regular season complete, the analysts discuss who earned the top spots, which teams have the best momentum entering the biggest event of the year, and which contenders could be poised to make a championship run. The regular season is over. Worlds are next. Join us as we break down everything that happened in Mesa and look ahead to the season's biggest stage.
The final Signature event of the season has arrived, and this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Meesh, and Anthony break down every Pro Singles and Pro Doubles bracket heading into Mesa. With the World Championships just around the corner, every match matters as players look to build momentum, improve their seeding, and make one last statement before the biggest tournament of the year.
The crew analyzes all four Pro Singles brackets, highlighting favorable paths, dangerous sleepers, potential upsets, and the toughest roads to Championship Sunday. Then they turn their attention to Pro Doubles, debating which teams have the best chance to capture the final Signature title, which matchups could define the weekend, and who may be poised for a breakthrough performance.
Don't miss the final bracket breakdown before Worlds as the race for one last Signature championship takes center stage in Mesa.
With just one Signature event remaining before the ACL World Championships, this week on Around The ACL, Meesh, Jake, and Anthony take a step back to look at the biggest storylines heading into the home stretch of the season. Which players have the most to prove? Who's carrying the most pressure? And what does each contender still need to show before the biggest event of the year?
The crew discusses the players facing the highest expectations entering the final Signature, identifies the one thing they still need to see from several of the sport's biggest names before Worlds, and debates which contenders remain the biggest question marks despite strong seasons. To wrap up the show, it's another edition of "Change My Mind," featuring bold statements on Gabriel Clauson, Matt Guy, Logan Chamberlain, Ryan Wiedenfeld, the depth of today's professional field, and whether there are truly ten players capable of winning the World Championship.
Join us for an opinion-filled episode as we count down to the final Signature event of the season and begin the march toward Worlds.
This week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh recap all the action from Open #13, including another impressive Singles victory from Logan Chamberlain and a breakthrough Doubles title for Richard Nyberg and Justin Everett. With the Open season winding down, the crew discusses the biggest performances, key storylines, and what these results could mean moving forward.
The show also features a special interview with Logan Chamberlain following his Singles championship run. Logan joins the show to talk about his season, his recent success, and what has allowed him to remain one of the most dangerous players in the sport.
Plus, we recap the Women's, Seniors, and Juniors divisions, highlighting championship performances from Charity Shirley, Jamie Guffey and Desirrae McCoy, Joanne Martin, Mike Miller, Bryce Macdonald, Carter Gonzales, and Keegan Leonard.
Join us as we break down Open #13, catch up with one of the hottest players in cornhole, and look ahead to the next chapter of the ACL season.
This week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh take a step back and look at the biggest stories, surprises, and standout performances from the 2025-26 Open season before turning their attention to the final Open event featuring pro participation. Which players made the biggest leap? Which storylines defined the season? And what did we learn from months of competition across the country?
The crew also previews Open #8, breaking down the Singles and Doubles rosters and discussing the players who could make one final statement before the focus shifts fully to Signature events and the race toward the World Championships.
Plus, the ACL app officially launches this week. The team discusses what fans and players can expect, how it could change the way the community interacts with the sport, and why this is one of the biggest developments for the league in recent years.
Join us as we wrap up Open season, preview the next stop on the ACL calendar, and look ahead to what's next for players and fans alike.
Signature #5 is in the books, and this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh break down everything that happened in Fort Worth. The crew recaps an impressive Doubles title run from Gabriel Clauson and Ethan Farias, Logan Chamberlain’s Singles victory, and all the biggest storylines that emerged from one of the most important events of the season.
The show also covers the Women's, Seniors, and Juniors divisions, highlighting standout performances from Mary Thao, Dia Lee and Linda Ford, Andrew Noyes, Steve Schroeder and Donald Cupp, along with another strong weekend from Gabriel Clauson and the junior doubles team of Madden Franco and Jase Webb.
To close out the episode, the analysts revisit last week's hottest predictions and find out which takes aged well and which ones crashed and burned. Did Logan Chamberlain nearly pull off the sweep? Did a Top 10 player go two-and-out? Did Sammy Soto outperform Gavin Cano? And was this finally the breakout Signature performance Ryan Wiedenfeld supporters have been waiting for?
Join us as we recap all the action from Fort Worth and check the temperature on the hottest takes heading into the next chapter of the ACL season.
The brackets are officially set for Signature #5 in Fort Worth, and this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh break down the biggest storylines heading into one of the most important events of the season. With rankings battles heating up, players fighting for positioning, and several contenders looking to make a statement before the stretch run, there is no shortage of intrigue in Texas.
The crew takes a deep dive into all four Pro Singles brackets, discussing favorable draws, dangerous sleepers, potential upsets, and the players with the toughest roads to Championship Sunday. Then they turn their attention to Pro Doubles, analyzing every bracket and debating which teams are positioned to make a deep run, which contenders could be in trouble early, and who has the best chance to leave Fort Worth with a Signature title.
As always, the show wraps up with Hole-Y Hot Take, where each analyst delivers one final prediction before the bags start flying in Texas.
The race to Signature #5 in Texas is getting tight, and this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh break down the players and teams sitting just outside the Top 10 with a real chance to make a move after Texas. From veterans trying to re-establish themselves to dangerous teams quietly climbing the standings, the crew debates who is best positioned for a late-season push and whose window may be closing fast.
The show also dives into which players may need a miracle run to change the trajectory of their season, along with a rapid-fire segment where the analysts give one word for what certain players need most from Texas. Featuring discussion around names like Matt Guy, Gage Landis, Sammy Soto, Tommy Sliker, Gabriel Clauson, Ryan Wiedenfeld and more, before closing out the show with another edition of Hole-Y Hot Take.
Open #7 in Rhode Island brought major performances, breakout moments, and another shake-up in the season standings. Jake and Anthony kick off this week’s Around the ACL with a quick look at USA Forces in Virginia before diving into the action from Rhode Island.
In Doubles, Colin Hodet and Gage Landis add another big win to their season and continue proving why they’re one of the toughest teams in the game right now.
Then in Singles, Gabriel Clauson breaks through with a huge performance and continues his rise up the rankings. We also recap the rest of the divisions, including titles from Gina Ramirez, Elizabeth Tennyson / Peyton Haynes, and a massive weekend from Gabriel Clauson and Ethan Farias in Juniors Doubles.
Big wins, momentum shifts, and another weekend that changes the conversation heading into the next stretch of the season.
Open #7 heads to Rhode Island, and Around the ACL is getting you ready for another packed weekend of cornhole. Meesh, Anthony, and Mike Hoffman break down the Singles field, looking at the biggest threats, potential bracket busters, and which players could make serious noise this weekend.
Then it’s on to Doubles, where new teams continue trying to break into the top tier while established duos look to protect their spot near the top of the standings. Which partnerships are trending up—and who’s under pressure heading into Rhode Island?
To close the show, we play Bust or Breakthrough, predicting whether certain players and teams are about to make a statement… or hit a rough patch. Featuring names like Jimmy Youmans, Jackson Gore, Jack McKinney / Jayce Fleisher, and more.
Bracket talk, bold predictions, and a few risky takes—this episode sets the stage for Rhode Island.
The standings just shifted—and Around the ACL is breaking down what actually matters. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony kick things off with the biggest surprises in the new rankings, including movement at the top with Colin Hodet holding #1 and pressure building behind him from Mark Richards, Zack Aiken, and Logan Chamberlain.
Then, ACL National Director Todd Kisicki joins the show to talk about the ACL Europe Open in Croatia, the next Team USA mixed doubles qualifier, and what’s coming next for league structure.
After that, it’s time to make some tough calls in “Who Do You Trust More?”—head-to-head decisions featuring names like Sammy Soto vs Gavin Cano and Matt Guy vs Jamie Graham.
We close with Climb / Fall / Stay, predicting what’s next for key players in the standings. Who’s rising? Who’s slipping? And who’s right where they belong?
Standings, strategy, and real decisions—this one sets the tone for what’s coming next.
Signature #4 delivered a shake-up, and Around the ACL is breaking down everything that went down. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony start with Doubles, where Justin Burton Jr. and Cash Chamness come out on top with a statement win.
In Singles, it was Colin Hodet getting it done, adding another big-time performance to his season and putting himself firmly in the spotlight. We also hit the rest of the divisions, including Payton Haynes in Women’s Singles, Sam Finley / Gina Ramirez in Women’s Doubles, and more dominance from Matt Guy in the Seniors division. Plus, a strong showing from Jack McKinney across Juniors.
To close it out, we switch it up with a fun segment: “Who Are You Choosing?” From clutch moments to chaos factor, we’re picking the pros we trust (and don’t) in high-pressure situations—game on the line, one bag to win, and everything in between.
Big wins, shifting momentum, and a different kind of debate to end the show—this one’s a good mix of insight and fun.
The road to Cleveland is set, and Around the ACL is breaking down everything you need to know before bags fly. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony dive into the Pro Singles brackets, analyzing each path to the final and where the biggest challenges—and opportunities—sit.
Then it’s on to Doubles, where the competition is stacked and the margins are razor thin. Which teams are positioned for a deep run? And where could we see an early shake-up?
To close the show, we turn up the heat with Hot Take Scale—predicting what’s coming next in the season. How likely is it that Logan Chamberlain grabs a Singles title soon? Will Sammy Soto break through with a finals appearance? Could a non–Top 10 team steal the next major—or a player outside the Top 20 take Singles?
Brackets, bold predictions, and plenty of debate—this one sets the stage for Cleveland.
Open #6 delivered big moments and new storylines, and Around the ACL is breaking it all down. Meesh, Jake, and Mike Hoffman start with Doubles, where Logan Chamberlain and Gavin Cano continue their strong run and add another title.
In Singles, it was a breakout performance from Jayce Fleisher, who proves he’s not just a rising name, he’s ready to contend right now. We also recap the rest of the divisions, including Dia Lee in Women’s Singles, Sam Finley / Mikayla Calvey in Women’s Doubles, and another dominant showing from Matt Guy in the Seniors divisions.
Then we turn up the heat with Overreaction Wednesday. Are there only a handful of players who can actually win big events? Is Fleisher here to stay at the top? And is the middle tier of pros starting to disappear?
Big wins, shifting momentum, and some bold takes, this episode sets the tone for what’s next.
Open #6 is here, and Around the ACL is getting you ready for everything to watch. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony break down the Singles field—who’s trending, who’s dangerous, and where the biggest runs could come from.Then it’s all about Doubles, as we look at key teams, potential breakout pairs, and which duos could make serious noise this weekend.
To close it out, we bring back a fan-favorite debate segment: Too High or Too Low. Are some of the current rankings where they should be—or way off? We take a closer look at names like Matt Guy, the duo of Koby Costanza / Tommy Sliker, and Sarah Cassidy / Matt Wilson—and give our honest takes.
Predictions, pressure points, and plenty of debate—this one sets the stage for Open #6.
The ACL Pro Teams season is heating up, and Around the ACL is breaking down everything from Signature #3. Meesh, Jake, and Stacey Moore kick things off with what’s next for Teams, including Vegas locking in their bid and what it means moving forward.
Then we dive into a full recap of the Signature #3 Teams event by going through each matchup, standout performances, and which squads are starting to separate themselves early in the season.
To close it out, we bring the vibes with a brand new segment: Walk-Up Song Energy. Every team gets a walk-up identity, from hype anthems to chaotic energy, and we explain exactly why it fits each squad.
Signature #3 in Kansas City delivered, and Around the ACL is breaking it all down. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony recap a huge weekend, starting with Mark Richards and Tony Smith taking control in Doubles and Logan Chamberlain adding another big Singles win to his resume.
We also hit all divisions—Sarah Cassidy gets it done in Women’s Singles, Matt Guy continues to dominate the Seniors division (including a Doubles win with Frank Modlin), and the next generation shows out with Gabriel Clauson and Madden Franco/Jase Webb grabbing Junior titles.
Then we close it out with a brand new segment: the Signature #3 Stock Exchange. Who are we buying after Kansas City? Who are we selling off? And who are we holding steady as the season rolls on?
We’re headed to Kansas City, and this episode of Around the ACL is all about setting the stage for Signature #3. Meesh, Jake, and special guest Michael Gonzales kick things off with a deep dive into the ACL’s officiating program—what’s working, what’s evolving, and what players and fans should know moving forward.
Then it’s time to break down the Kansas City Pro Singles and Doubles brackets. With stacked fields across all four brackets, we highlight key matchups, potential upset paths, and which players are in position to make a serious run.
To close it out, the Hot Take Scale returns where the crew rates just how spicy these predictions really are. Will Chamberlain/Cano miss the Final Four? Is Matt Guy due for a deep run? Could a Top-10 player go two-and-out? And are Hodet/Landis about to take over the doubles scene?
It’s all building toward one of the biggest events of the season—don’t miss this one.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh and Jake are joined by ACL Commissioner Stacey Moore to break down the launch of the 2026 ACL Pro Teams season. We start with an overview of how the Teams format works, the five-event schedule leading to the Pro Teams Championship, and what fans can expect when Week 1 kicks off in Overland Park, Kansas.
Then we dive into the official Teams bracket, analyzing all ten squads and making predictions on which teams are positioned for a deep run as the season begins.
After the preview, we hand out Teams Superlatives — from the most dangerous roster to the most underrated squad and the team that could shock everyone.
To wrap things up, we keep it fun by deciding which ACL teams would win famous reality shows, including Survivor, Big Brother, and Dancing With the Stars, before finishing with our usual Hole-y Hot Takes.
This week on Around the ACL, Jake and Meesh welcome ACL National Director Todd Kisicki to talk about the growth of cornhole around the world. Todd shares where the game is expanding internationally, what the future of global competition could look like, and how the ACL is supporting directors across the country. We also put Todd and Jake through the Cornhole Culture Test, debating what actually grows the game more—from backyard play vs organized leagues to big tournaments vs weekly leagues. To close things out, we read some Silly Tournament Faux Pas from the community before finishing with our usual Hole-y Hot Takes.
The Vegas Signature delivered big moments—and one player stole the show. Logan Chamberlain put together a massive weekend, capturing both Pro Singles and Pro Doubles alongside Gavin Cano, and the crew breaks down what made his performance so dominant.
Jake, Meesh, and Cory recap everything from Signature #2 in Las Vegas, including standout runs across the divisions. We talk through Chamberlain’s incredible double win, the key moments in Singles, and how the rest of the field stacked up.
We also hit the rest of the podiums from the weekend, including wins from Kamryn Belvin, Jay Dotson, Gabriel Clauson, and more across Women’s, Seniors, and Juniors competition.
To wrap things up, we bring some Vegas energy with the Cornhole Olympics Medal Ceremony, handing out gold medals for the most entertaining moments of the event:
- Best facial expressions
- Best drip
- Who looked like they were having the most fun in Vegas
- Best crowd energy
- The ultimate “How Did That Not Go In?” shot
Plus, we close the show with another round of Hole-y Hot Takes.
If you want the stories behind the scores from Vegas, this is the episode.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh and Jake are joined by Athena for a packed episode that mixes league insight with some fun. We start with a look at new Player and Director Engagement Programs, where Athena shares what’s being built behind the scenes and how these initiatives aim to strengthen the ACL community at every level.
From there, we preview the upcoming Las Vegas Open, breaking down both Singles and Doubles fields and what to watch as players head into another big event weekend. Athena also gives insight into Minor League Teams and what they mean for the league’s development pipeline.
To keep things light, the crew wraps up with a Silly ACL Pro Draft, debating which pros you’d trust to plan your wedding, cook dinner, win a trivia night, dominate dodgeball, manage social media, or win a dance-off.
As always, we close with bold predictions and quick takes in Hole-y Hot Take. A little news, a little preview, and a lot of personality in this one.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Jake, and Anthony take a mid-season pulse check on the 2026 ACL season. We kick things off with a Mid-Season Stock Report, discussing whose stock is rising fastest, which players are feeling the most pressure, the doubles teams to watch, and the biggest surprises and disappointments so far. Then we turn it over to the community in Fans Weigh In, reacting to listener takes and perspectives from across the cornhole world. From there, we ask the big hypothetical: If the season ended today, who’s your MVP, Rookie of the Year, Doubles Team of the Year, most clutch player, and who owns the best mental game? We wrap up with a round of Over/Under, breaking down expectations for top players and teams, before closing with bold predictions and rapid-fire takes in Hole-y Hot Take. Mid-season storylines are forming — and this episode dives right into them.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh and Jake are joined by Jeff to break down all the action from Signature #2, where big performances and breakout moments continued shaping the 2026 season. We start with Pro Doubles, highlighting Ryan Wiedenfeld and Chris Roybal’s impressive run and what their continued success means moving forward. Then we shift to Singles, where Zack Aiken delivered a statement win and added another major chapter to his young career. We also recap standout performances across Women’s, Seniors, and Juniors divisions, including Sam Finley, Matt Guy, Cash Chamness, and more, as the season’s storylines keep building. The crew closes with a lively round of Buy or Sell, debating hot topics around the top of the sport, rising junior talent, and whether recent performances signal bigger trends ahead. As always, we wrap with bold predictions and quick-fire takes in Hole-y Hot Take.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Anthony get you fully set for Signature #2 in Memphis, but first, a special moment to start the show. Commissioner Stacey Moore joins us to send Trey off and make an exciting announcement that sets the tone for what’s ahead in the 2026 season. From there, we break down everything you need to know about the Memphis schedule, including when Pro Doubles, Pro Singles, and Championship matches hit the boards and how to watch all weekend long. We dive deep into the Singles brackets, walking through Brackets A–D and discussing the paths, pressure points, and matchups that could shape the tournament. Who’s got the toughest road? Where could chaos break out? And which players are positioned to make a serious run? Then we shift to Pro Doubles, breaking down all four brackets and talking chemistry, momentum, and which teams look dangerous heading into one of the biggest weekends of the season. We close it out the only way we know how, with fast, bold, and sometimes unhinged predictions in Hole-y Hot Take as Signature #2 gets ready to light up Memphis.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake celebrate a massive milestone: Episode 200. We start by saying thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, debated, and helped this show grow since day one. From our first episode back on October 11, 2021, to where the ACL and the game of cornhole stand today, this episode is all about reflection and appreciation.
We look back at what life and cornhole looked like in 2021, how much the league has evolved, and how the sport itself has changed in ways people don’t always notice. Then it’s over to Listener’s Corner, where we read your answers to one simple question: What do you love most about the game of cornhole?
From there, we dive into deeper Cornhole Conversations, including what truly separates good players from great players, what people obsess over that doesn’t actually matter, the small things that make the biggest difference, and where the sport still has the most room to grow.
We wrap the celebration with a Cornhole Mad Lib, a few laughs, and finish strong with bold takes in Hole-y Hot Take. Episode 200 is about gratitude, growth, and the community that makes cornhole what it is.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Anthony introduce the brand-new Pro Team format and break down what it means for the future of competitive cornhole. With tournament-style play, weekly matchups in Kansas City, Cleveland, Fort Worth, and Mesa, and a whole new layer of strategy, the team era has officially begun.
We walk through all 10 Pro Teams and give full draft grades, roster by roster — from the Virginia Cutters and Arizona Burn to the Georgia Sliders and Florida Freeze. Who stacked the most talent? Which teams built for chemistry? And who might have quietly built a powerhouse?
This episode is all about momentum, structure, and how Pro Cornhole is evolving into something bigger than ever. We close it out with bold predictions and spicy takes in Hole-y Hot Take.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake break down all the action from Signature #1, where the 2026 season officially kicked off in a big way. We start with a recap of Pro Doubles, highlighting Ryan Wiedenfeld & Chris Roybal’s standout run, before diving into Singles where Mark Richards once again proved why he’s the standard everyone is chasing.
We also cover championship performances across Women’s, Seniors, and Juniors, including Kamryn Belvin, Matt Guy, and Gabriel Clauson, and wrap things up with a look at the next generation of talent in the High School and College divisions. From future stars to seasoned champions, Signature #1 gave us our first clear look at what this season could become.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Anthony break down Days 3 and 4 of Signature #1 in Myrtle Beach, where the 2026 Pro season truly ramps up. We walk through the schedule, broadcast windows, and what to expect as Pro Singles, Tiered Singles, and Pro Doubles take center stage on livestreams and ESPN+.
The crew explains how the Signature bracket system works, including rounders, qualifying spots, and seeding for Pro, Women’s, Junior, and Senior divisions, before diving into a full Singles Brackets breakdown across all four brackets. We discuss who might advance and what early performances may tell us about the season ahead.
We wrap things up with general thoughts on Doubles, early trends we’re watching, and bold predictions in our Hole-y Hot Take finale.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh and Jake are joined by Zack Stickney as they preview the opening days of Signature #1 in Myrtle Beach, where the 2026 season officially gets underway. We break down Days 1 and 2 of the event, including High School and College Championships, open divisions, blind draws, and qualifying action, plus when and where to watch it all on livestreams and ESPN+.
We take a closer look at the High School and College registrants, discuss what traits separate winners at this level, and debate key questions heading into the weekend: Experience vs. raw talent, doubles chemistry vs. individual dominance, and which divisions handle pressure best.
We also explain how the qualifying events work for Pros outside the Top 100, before keeping things light with Cornhole Mad Libs, Would You Rather, and finishing with bold predictions in Hole-y Hot Take.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Anthony take a step back to wrap up 2025 and look ahead to what’s coming next. We kick things off with the 2025 Way-Too-Early Awards, handing out honors for the best games, biggest surprises, underrated players, new partnerships, and the most memorable moments from Opens 1–4.
Then it’s a State of Cornhole roundtable, where we talk honestly about what changed the most this year, what needs to evolve in 2026, whether the talent pool is deeper than ever, and the biggest challenges facing the sport’s growth, along with what the ACL got right in 2025.
To close things out, we keep it light with Cornhole Mad Libs and a round of Would You Rather… Cornhole Edition, before finishing with quick-fire bold takes in Hole-y Hot Take.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake recap all the action from Open #4 in Albuquerque where Mark Richards and Tony Smith continued their dominant streak with another statement win in Doubles, and Richards held off rising star Gabe Clausen in an incredible Singles final.
We highlight the biggest movers from Women’s, Seniors, and Juniors, break down which teams are building confidence at the perfect time, and debate who now has the edge going into the first Signature event of the season.
Plus, as always, we close out the show with fresh Hole-y Hot Takes including bold predictions on who will keep the momentum rolling into Myrtle Beach.
The ACL season rolls into Albuquerque for Open #4 and the storylines are STACKED. Meesh, Trey, and Anthony break down the biggest team shake-ups of the year, which players are heating up at the perfect time, and who could grab major momentum heading into Signature #1.
We also kick off the show with Thanksgiving traditions, travel stories, and a big family sports milestone.
In this episode:
• The impact of a smaller field on favorites vs. the field
• Why Chamness, Richards, and Trzcienski could dominate
• Who’s the wild-card to break into bracket finals?
• Doubles partnerships you did not see coming
• The final tune-up before Myrtle Beach signatures
• A quick Zootopia 2 review + mountainside tailgates
Watch, comment, and let us know: Who’s your pick to take Singles and Doubles in Albuquerque?
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake share what they’re most thankful for, on and off the boards, before diving into a deep round of Real Talk on the state and future of cornhole. The crew tackles tough questions: Should pros be allowed at local events? How can we keep the game welcoming to newcomers while maintaining competitive integrity? And is cornhole’s magic rooted in the sport itself, or in the culture that built it?
Then, Meesh reveals big ACL Academy changes coming in 2026, and things get festive with a hilarious round of Complicated Thanksgiving Dishes, where the hosts decode dishes from their twisted synonyms and antonyms. They wrap it all up with hot predictions in Hole-y Hot Take.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Anthony break down all the action from Open #3, where Logan Chamberlain & Gavin Cano claimed Doubles, Jacob Trzcienski took Singles, and familiar names like Sam Finley, Caitlyn Allshouse, and Matt Guy continued to dominate across Women’s and Seniors divisions.
Then, Meesh introduces Corporate Cornhole, a brand-new way for companies to bring connection and culture to the workplace through tournaments, keynotes, and team experiences. Finally, the crew brings back the ACL Pro Draft, picking their dream pros for a road trip, reality show, and babysitting duty before closing with bold predictions in Hole-y Hot Take.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Anthony kick things off with a Cornhole Players Check-In. Fans share which pro they’d want to throw bags with in their backyard and why. From Jamie Graham and Tony Smith to Matt Guy and Spencer Fabionar, the answers range from hilarious to heartfelt.
Then, the crew breaks down the stacked Open #3 rosters for Singles and Doubles before diving into the first-ever ACL Pro Draft, where they each pick their survival squad and bank heist crew. The episode wraps up with quick-fire predictions and bold takes in Hole-y Hot Take.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake kick things off with a hilarious Cornhole Excuses segment—fans share their best (and worst) justifications for a bad game, from “my eyes were jiggling” to “just needed 12 more ounces of aiming juice.”
Then, the crew breaks down all the action from Open #2, where Spencer Fabionar & Tony Forbes dominated Doubles and Mark Richards reclaimed Singles glory. They cover standout performances from Sarah Cassidy, Rilee Schoff, Matt Guy, and rising juniors Jackson Gore and Zack Aiken before diving into a fiery round of Buy or Sell—debating Tony Smith’s clutch factor, Matt Guy’s next move, and which young guns are the real deal.
This week on Around the ACL, Trey, Anthony, and Meesh check in with players across the country to find out which teams are flying under the radar heading into Open #2. From fan-favorite duos like Windsor & Belvin to rising pairs like the Traiteurs, the community weighs in on who might surprise us next.
Then, the crew breaks down the stacked Open #2 Singles and Doubles rosters before closing with a round of Over or Under, debating whether top names like Logan Chamberlain, Gavin Cano, Matt Guy, and Erick Davis will rise or fall in the standings this season.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake kick things off with a fan check-in that proves cornhole can happen anywhere, from airstrips and funeral homes to Walmart garden centers and brewery basements. Then, it’s 2 Truths & a Lie: Pro Edition featuring ACL pros like Zack Aiken, Sarah Cassidy, Ethan Walker, and more. Can the hosts spot the lies?
In Real Talk, the crew dives deep into the evolving game: Is access to stats ruining feel and instinct? Should the game get harder? And what’s really behind sandbagging and local restrictions for pros? Finally, we close with Contender or Pretender and bold Hole-y Hot Takes to wrap another packed episode.
This week on Around the ACL, Trey, Anthony, and Meesh break down all the action from Open #1 — from Ethan Walker & Jamie Graham’s dominant Doubles performance to Cash Chamness’s big Singles win. We recap standout runs from Sam Finley, Donald Cupp, and Gabriel Clauson across Women’s, Seniors, and Juniors, plus highlight new Pro partnerships, including Erick Davis & Austin Waskow and the Traiteur brothers teaming up.
In Buy or Sell, the crew debates the hottest storylines out of Texas, Sam Finley’s early Women of the Year bid, and whether Jamie Graham has re-secured his spot as the Man of the Year favorite. We wrap it up with bold predictions in our “Hole-y Hot Take” finale.
On this week’s Around the ACL, Trey, Jake, and Meesh break down the latest shuffle of Pro partnerships—featuring new duos like Jordan Power & Chris Kingsbury, Quinn Reeves & Elizabeth Tennyson, and Landon Crabtree & Caitlyn Allshouse. Then, we recap the Europe Open, where Sam Finley claimed Singles, Finley & Coy took Doubles, and Team USA brought home the World Cup.
Looking ahead, we dive into the loaded roster for Open #1 and debate the biggest storylines in a fresh round of Buy or Sell—team chemistry vs. raw talent, dark horse runs, Texas dominance, and whether Juniors or Chamberlain/Cano are set to steal the show. We close it out with bold predictions in our “Hole-y Hot Take” finale.
This week on Around the ACL, Trey, Jake, and Meesh dive into the latest pro shakeups with new partnerships announced—including Devon Harbaugh teaming up with AJ Sims, Matt Wilson with Sarah Cassidy, and more. Then, we break down the full 25/26 ACL schedule and go inside the updated season format, with memberships now live.
We also bring the heat with our ATA Gametime segment: 4Bagger & Floor Bagger (top and low moments of the week), Send It or Board It (would we go for it?), and a round of Would You Rather. The crew closes out with bold predictions in our “Hole-y Hot Take” finale.
On Episode 183 of Around the ACL, Meesh and Trey dive into a packed week of action. We kick things off with a Throwdown recap, highlighting standout performances from Gavin Cano & Sammy Soto in Doubles, Cheyenne Bubenheim & Gina Ramirez in Women’s Doubles, and the powerhouse Crew Cup win from Graham, Davis, Smith, and Richards. Then, we break down the Celebrity Cornhole broadcast where Terry Kirby & Bobby Bowlin came out on top.
Next, we shine the ACL Academy Spotlight on Dave Sutton’s breakdown of the dirty style game, before debating who will finish higher or lower next season in our High or Low segment—covering names like Logan Chamberlain, Justin Burton Jr., Matt Guy, and more. We wrap it up with doubles team speculation and our “Hole-y Hot Take” finale, where bold predictions close out the show.
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This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Jake, and Anthony are breaking down everything leading into one of the sport’s biggest stages—Spencer McKenzie’s Throwdown. We kick things off with new Pro partnerships hitting the boards before diving into the full Throwdown preview, including the rosters, women’s doubles, and who to watch. Then, we size up the star-studded Celebrity Cornhole broadcast featuring Chuck Liddell, Shemar Moore, Kel Mitchell, and more. In “Buy or Sell,” the crew debates the biggest Throwdown storylines—from dark horse contenders to fish tacos being the real MVP. We close out with our “Hole-y Hot Take” predictions that could shake up both the Throwdown and the season ahead.
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From epic Worlds performances to fresh Pro Qualifier talent, this week’s Around the ACL is stacked. Meesh, Trey, and Anthony break down all the action—Mark Richards & Tony Smith taking Words Doubles, Jamie Graham claiming Singles, and Logan Chamberlain’s incredible run across multiple brackets. We highlight standout wins in Women’s, Seniors, and Mixed Doubles, plus reveal the newest names punching their ticket to the Pro Division. In our “Hole-y Hot Take” finale, Trey and Anthony share bold predictions for next year’s Worlds, while Meesh dishes on which Pro partnerships could shake up next season.
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On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh Jake and Trey go over the brackets for the World Championships and discuss who they think has a chance to win. Then they discuss the ACL International Invitational as Europe will take on North America. Then they go over who they think has the best shot at coming out of the challenger brackets and if those players have a chance to win the main bracket and get to the final 4. Lastly they give their Hole-y Hot Takes to close out the show.
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On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh is joined by Anthony and Trey to help us prepare for the World Championships in Rock Hill, SC. They go over the top 100 players and top doubles teams and discuss who they think has a chance to win. Next they randomly pick the teams for the Pro Invitational and discuss the nominations for the Stevie Awards before closing the show with their hot takes. Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/acl
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh and Trey are joined by Wally for one last time as they recap the final Signature of the season. They go over the winners and show the up to date standings and discuss how that factors into the World championship brackets coming up. They go over some teams to watch out for at Worlds before giving their Hole-y Hot Takes.
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On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh, Trey and Jake get ready for the final Signature of the season by going over the singles and doubles brackets and discuss who they think can win this round limited Signature. Trey then discusses some very important changes that are happening for the 2026 season. As usual they close out the show by giving their Hole-y Hot Takes.
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On this week's episode of Around the ACL Jake Trey and Wally catch up and discuss Signature #5 in Utica NY. They discuss how the singles and doubles standings are getting interesting and debate whether or not there's a new female player that should be considered in the top three. Then they discuss the ACL team standings and play Buy or sell before giving their Hole-y Hot Takes.
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On this week's episode of Around the ACL Jake, Trey and Meesh discuss Signature #5 as we wind down the ACL season. Players head out to New York to battle it out and prepare for the World Championships in a couple of months. The crew goes over singles and doubles brackets before discussing the teams matchups and closing out the show as usual by giving their Hole-y Hot Takes. Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/acl
On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh Anthony and Trey recap the last few months and recap Signature #4. They go over the new rankings for singles and doubles to discuss who is on their radar and who they never would have thought to be in the position that they're in now. Then they close out the show by giving their Holey Hot Takes.
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On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh and Trey hold it down for Wally and Jake and discuss the results from ACL Signature #3 in Colorado. They discuss the winners and some players that they may have some concerns about as we reach the mid way point of the season. Next they play "Best of 3" and hand out fake awards before they give their Hole-y Hot Takes.
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On this week's episode of Around the ACL, Wally, Trey, and Anthony do a quick discussion on the ACL Pro standings as we head into signature #3 in Colorado. They go over the top singles and doubles teams and talk about some others that they think could be some movers in the standings. They play Buy or Sell before giving their Hot takes to end the show.
On this week's episode of Around The ACL, Meesh is joined by Jake and Trey to recap Signature #2 in Mesa Arizona. They go over the winner's for the events and give us an update on the ACL Teams standings. Next they play Buy or Sell and finish out the show with their Hole-y Hot Takes. Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/acl
On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh is joined by Trey and Anthony to discuss the upcoming Signature #2 in Mesa Arizona. They discuss the new event, "Cornhole for a Cause" and go over the celebrities and who their partners will be. Anthony and Trey go over singles, doubles, and ACL Teams before closing out the show by giving their Hole-y Hot Takes.
On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh Trey and Wall discuss what it's like to get ready for a big professional cornhole tournament. Meesh discusses mindset and mechanic techniques as well as a new fun game called guess the pro. Then Meesh turns it over to the fans and gives a chance for you all to stump Trey before going over fan predictions and making their Holey Hot Takes.
On this week's episode of Around The ACL, Meesh is joined by Wally and Jake to discuss the ranking after the first ACL Signature of the season. They go over the top ten singles and doubles rankings to decide if it's how they thought it would be or if there are any surprises. They then view the top 10 shots from the first ACL Signature and play higher or lower before closing out the show with their hot takes.
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On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh Trey and Wally discuss what it feels like to be back to the pro season style tournaments as they go over the weekend winners from Signature #1. They discuss the results for ACL teams and see which teams are off to a hot start and which teams are in trouble. To close out the show they play Buy or Sell and give their hot takes. Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/acl
In today’s episode of Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake go through the brackets for Signature #1. They take a break to visit the top 10 shots from Brighton, Michigan and finish up with their hot takes.
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh Trey and Jake discuss the winners from Open #11. They play a game called best of 3 where they talk about who would win a best of three series. Then they go over the top 10 shots from Louisiana. They try to decide if a player will finish over or under a certain place for Signature #1 before giving their Hole-y Hot Takes to end the show.
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On this week's episode of Around the ACL Trey Wally and Jake catch up as Meesh takes the week off for her women's retreat. Jake and Wally go over the singles and doubles players to watch for Open #11 in Brighton, Michigan. Then they give their opinions on which teams will stay together or split for next season. They introduce a new game called "We've got the Receipts" where they go over some previous predictions. Lastly they close out by giving four baggers floor baggers and sending it or boarding it before giving their hot takes.
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On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh is joined by Trey and Anthony to recap Open #10 in Louisiana. They discuss the winners from the Open as well as talk about going forward who needs a win to get themselves right. Anthony and Meesh tease a clip from the ACL Academy. The crew plays another round of Overreaction Wednesday before giving their hot takes.Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/acl
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh Trey and Jake discuss Open #10 coming up in West Monroe, LA, which will have the top 8 singles players in the field. Jake and Trey go over their top 10 players by giving their power rankings. Next Meesh offers the guys some options for the game Pretender or Contender. Lastly they all give their hot takes to close out the show.
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On this week's episode of Around the ACL, Trey Anthony and Meesh go over the remaining Signature and Open schedule. They give their power rankings for the top doubles teams in the country and watch the top 10 shots from Open #9. They play buy or sell before closing out the show giving their Hole-y Hot Takes.
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On this week's episode of Around the ACL Wally Meesh and Trey discuss the Open # 9 results from Reno, NV. They debate over what the title race may look like for the 2025 season and discuss the current standings for singles and doubles. Meesh asks Wally and Trey are these players and teams Overrated, Underrated, or Properly rated. They close out the show with conversations from the viewers about the future of cronhole and give their hot takes. Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/acl
On this week's episode of ATA Trey Meesh and Anthony discuss the SuperBowl Experience in New Orleans before going over the registration list for Open #9 coming up this weekend in Reno, NV. They continue to discuss ideas from the fans about the future of cornhole. Finally, they end the show by giving their Hole-y Hot Takes.Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/acl
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Jake Meesh and Trey recapped last weekend's open in Albuquerque, NM. The trio goes over the winners and plays some Buy or Sell. Then the listeners tell us the future of cornhole in their eyes. Closing out the show as usual, they all give their hot takes and prepare for the big game festivities in New Orleans.
On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh is joined by Anthony and Trey to discuss the Albuquerque, NM Open this next weekend. They go through some paired up teams and talk about who they want to watch before reviewing the top 10 shots from Biloxi. Next they discuss who needs a win before closing out the shows with listeners responses and the Hole-y Hot Takes.
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On this week's episode of Around The ACL, Meesh Wally and Trey recap the Biloxi Open and answer if the big names in cornhole are back on top. Trey discusses all the big things happening in Europe. Meesh then asks questions to see if we are all overreacting before they play top floor bagger, top four bagger, send it or board it then would you rather. As usual they end the show by giving their hot takes.
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On this week's episode of Around the ACL Jake Meesh and Anthony recap the top 10 highlights from Open #6 in Myrtle Beach and look forward to next week's Open in Biloxi, MS. Meesh gives a sneak peak to the ACL Academy by showing segments from Quinn Reeves and Alex Bolowich.
Then the trio closes out the show by playing Buy or Sell and giving their hot takes. Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/acl
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh, Wally, and Trey discuss the Myrtle Beach Open and go over all the winners. They also give their way too early predictions for 2025 before playing fact or fiction. Before they look forward to 2025 they look back on some of their most memorable moments from 2024 both in the cornhole world and in their personal lives. Keeping up with tradition they end the show by giving their Hole-y Hot Takes.
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On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh is joined by Trey and Jake to recap the Richmond Open and review the top ten shots from the weekend. After that they then go over the top doubles teams in the world and try to decide who is underrated, overrated and properly rated. Finishing out the show they answer listener questions before giving their hot takes about the future.
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On this week's episode of Around The ACL Michelle is joined by Trey and Jake to discuss the upcoming Open in Henrico, VA. They go over the stacked registration and discuss the standings and who they are looking forward to watching this weekend. Next they play underrated, overrated or property rated before answering your questions. Finally they end the show giving their hot takes as usual.
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In this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh Trey and Wally recap Open #4 from Hamilton Ohio and discuss all the first time winners. They play a new game called Fact or Fiction before playing Buy or Sell. Trey and Wally then answer some questions from the viewers and go over possible new shot names before giving their Hole-y Hot Takes.
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On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh Trey and Anthony discuss the Open #4 sign ups for Hamilton Ohio and play a clip from the ACL Academy on how to build a high-performability routine. They then discuss their power rankings and answer some more questions from the listeners. As always they end the show by giving their hot takes.
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On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh is joined by Jake and Trey as they discuss Open #3 in Little Rock and just exactly how good Devon Harbaugh is right now. They go over the top 10 highlights from the last weekend. Then they answer some listener questions before getting into overreaction Wednesday. Lastly they close out the show by giving their Hole-y hot takes.
On this week's episode of Around The ACL Michelle, Trey, and Anthony look forward to Open #3 and pick some teams they want to keep a close eye on this weekend. They discuss exciting things coming up from the ACL Academy and go over Anthony and Trey's power rankings. Then they finish the show by playing Buy or Sell and give the Hole-Y Hot Takes.
On this week's episode of Around The ACL Wally Meesh and Trey recap the Des Moines, Iowa episode and discuss Ryan Traiteur's dominance. They then discuss some sleepers and some disappointments that they found impressive or left more to be desired. Next they play their games from the Baggin and Braggin show before they give their hot takes.
On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh Anthony and Trey discuss Open #2 and the field heading to Des Moines Iowa. They show highlights from the first Open then finish their draft recap. The crew then takes a look at the rookies coming into the next season by playing a rookie version of overrated, underrated or properly rated.
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh Jake and Trey discuss the results of the first Open of the season and new pro pairings. Then they recap the rookie showcase and go over a few ACL Teams that were drafted over the weekend. Finally they give their hot takes to end the show.
In this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh and Trey pick up Wally's slack due to poor internet connection by discussing the first Open this weekend in Rock Hill South Carolina. They go over the ACL Draft and discuss some new teams for the 2024-2025 season. Finally they finish the show with Buy or Sell and give their hot takes for the first Open.
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Wally Meesh and Trey discuss the European Tournament and talk about a few European players to keep an eye on next year at worlds. Then they go over some new partnerships for the 2025 season. Trey explains some new changes for next year in regards to memberships. They close out the show by playing games from the old show Baggin and Braggin before giving their Hole-y Hot Takes.
In this week's Episode of Around the ACL Meesh Jake and Anthony discuss more partner reveals and how they think some of the new top teams will do. They congratulate more pros that made it through via the last chance qualifier and go over some of the new rule changes for next season. Lastly they finish off the show by playing Contender/Pretender and then they all give their Hot Takes.
On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh Trey and Anthony discuss the upcoming schedule by reviewing the first 6 ACL Open locations. They also go over some of the top shots from the Spencer Makenzie tournament in Ventura California before diving into new partners for the upcoming season. Jamie Graham is a special guest as he joins the show to reveal who he will be throwing next season. Next they discuss the new pros and winners of the Last chance conference qualifiers and finish off the show by playing Over/Under, discussing the changes to the 2025 season and give their hot takes.
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh and Trey talk about the few partner reveals that have already happened as well as partner reveals they would like to see for the upcoming 2025 season. Next they go over news around the league and preview the rookies for next season. They finish off the show with buy or sell, ACL superlatives and hole y hot takes.
On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh and Wally bring back the Baggin and Braggin vibes as Wally tries to recover from Spencer Makenzie's. They discuss the results from the Pro Invitational to the Celebrity Crew cup matches and the overall finals. They end the show with their usual games and give their hot takes to put a nice bow on the 2024 season.
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh Trey and Anthony select the teams for the Pro-Invitational and go over the top 10 shots from the ACL World Championships. They also discuss the upcoming Spencer Makenzie Throwdown rosters and go over the celebrities in attendance. They play Buy or Sell to discuss Michelle's chances and then deliver their Hole-Y Hot Takes.
On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh Trey and Jake go over the results from the world championships and discuss that there is new all time leader in titles. They then discuss the ACL Pro Invitational contestants that will compete at Spencer Makenzie's. Lastly they go over the new ACL Pros that qualified via the ACL Pro Qualifier before delivering their hot takes.
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Wally, Michelle and Trey recap the Final Chase 2 from Canton Ohio. They go over the results from the Open as well as the pro events before playing Overrated, Underrated and Properly rated. They list who needs a big weekend at worlds and give their Hole-y Hot Takes.
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh Jake and Wally get ready for the final Open in Canton Ohio. Jake and Wally go over their top 5 singles players and doubles teams to watch. They take a look at the odds for who has a chance to shine on the broadcast court. Then they play some Baggin' and Braggin' games before giving their hot takes.
On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh Trey and Jake discuss the Final Chase from last weekend where Jake Trzcienski had an amazing weekend. Next they play buy or sell and discuss the playoffs for ACL Teams and exactly how close the battle for a playoff spot was.
On this week's episode of ATA Meesh, Trey, and Anthony get ready for the Final Chase by going over the Shootout Singles Brackets and the National Doubles Brackets to discuss who needs the win the most. They also take a look at the top shots from the previous pro event and go over odds and see where the value bets are at before delivering their weekly Hole E Hot Takes.
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Wally and Trey wish Meesh a Happy Birthday and discuss the conclusion of the Bag Brawl where they see many storylines starting to develop. They voice their opinions on weather or not teams should stick together or break up in the off season and play over/under rated before offering their Hot takes.
This week on ATA, Trey, Anthony, and Meesh preview Open #15 and Bag Brawl 2 doubles. They discuss various state championships in News Around The League and finish with some games, including Buy or Sell.
In this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh is joined by Trey and Jake to discuss their thought on the Bag Brawl Finals and go over the top 10 clips from the Bag Brawl 1 in Minnesota. Trey brings back trivia before they discuss the current ACL Teams standings and then they do their best to predict the Stevie Awards winners based off of what we've seen so far this season.
In this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh is joined by Trey and Anthony as they recap the Bag Brawl #1 tournaments this last weekend from Minnesota. They go over the winners from miscellaneous tournaments and discuss the broadcast finals that will happen in a few week's in Wisconsin. They go over top 10 highlights from Cornhole Mania and play Buy or Sell before revealing their Hole-y Hot Takes.
In this week's episode of ATA Wally Meesh and Trey discuss the upcoming Bag Brawl in Minnesota and winners from last weekend's state and conference tournaments. They go through the shootout singles brackets and discuss if Jeremiah Ellis can win another singles event. After that they go through the doubles brackets to discuss who is favored to win. Then they finish off with higher and lower and their Hole-y Hot Takes for the week.
In this week's episode Trey hosts Anthony and Jake discuss Open #14 results before going over the Cornhole Mania 2 Finals. The boys play buy or sell and discuss the current standings with Jeremiah Ellis at the top of both singles and doubles. Then as usual they close out the show with their Hole-y Hot Takes.
In this week's episode of Around the ACL Jake Wally and Meesh sit down to discuss the Las Vegas Open by going over some interesting partnerships to watch this weekend. They cover news around the ACL and discuss the matchups for the Pro National format as well as the Pro Shootout round limited finals. Next they dive into teams and play Overreaction Wednesday before capping off the show with their predictions for this upcoming Cornhole Mania #2.
In this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh, Trey and Anthony recap the Cornhole Mania Pro event from this past weekend in Windsor Colorado. They discuss the winners and the matchups that will finish up on ESPN in a couple weeks in Las Vegas. They discuss the upcoming opportunities from the ACL Academy and play their usual games of Buy or Sell and Hole-y Hot Take.
In this week's episode of Around The ACL Trey Meesh and Jake go over all the winners around the league in various state and conference tournaments. They preview the brackets that are out for Cornhole Mania in Windsor, Colorado. Then they review the standings and play underrated, overrated or properly rated before giving their Hole-y hot takes.
In this week's episode of Around The ACL Wally, Meesh and Trey Recap the second part of the Kickoff Battle and go over the winners of the shootouts and National pro series events. They recap Open #13 and discuss who has been impressive as the pro season is underway. The Standings have been updated and they explain just how hard it will be to catch Jeremiah Ellis after his strong start. Lastly they drop their Hole-y Hot Takes as we look forward to Cornhole Mania.
In this week's episode of Around the ACL Trey and Meesh hold it down until Wally lands in New Orleans. They discuss the upcoming Open in Westwego Louisiana. When Wally arrives they review the top 10 highlights from the Kickoff Battle and get prepared for this weekend's broadcasts. They play some trivia to let us know who the top players of the season are so far. Lastly the discuss the Superhole and lay it all on the line with their Hole-y Hot Takes.
In this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh and Jake recap the first pro event of the season in West Palm Beach, Florida. They discuss what thy thought of the winner's and look ahead to Westwego where the championships will take place in 2 weeks. They preview the teams events for Kickoff Battle number 2, play Buy or Sell and then close out the show with their Hole-E Hot Takes.
In this week's episode of Around the ACL Trey Meesh and Wally are excited as we are "Finally" ready for the first pro event weekend. They discuss singles players to watch at the kick off battle and go over the ACL Teams matchups for this weekend's broadcasts on CBS. They play pretender or contender and finish off the show with their Hole-E-Hot Takes for the Kickoff Battle in Palm Beach Florida.
On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh, Trey, and Wally recap the last weekend's Open from Michigan with some awesome highlights and go over news around the ACL from conference and state championships. Then they dive into teams they want to watch for next week's first pro event, The Kickoff Battle in Palm Beach, FL. before closing out the show with Buy or Sell and their hot takes.
In episode 118 of Around the ACL Trey and Anthony join Meesh and discuss the upcoming Open coming up in Brighton Michigan. Then they guess over/under to analyze where players will finish the season before discussing the 2024 award winner predictions. They close out the show by bringing the Baggin and Braggin games.
In this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh, Jake, and Trey discuss last week's Open from Triadelphia, WV. Devon Harbaugh joins them fresh off of his Open Singles win for a quick interview. Then they go over the top 10 highlight clips from the Open and review the Delaware State Championships before diving into buy or sell and their hot takes for the week.
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh Trey and Anthony discuss the upcoming Open in Triadelphia, WV and recap the Carolina Conference tournaments as well as the Kentucky and Indiana State tournaments. They go over who they think is a contender or a pretender and discuss their sleepers before offering their Hot takes.
In this week's episode of Around the ACL Wally joins the show to discuss the past weekend's Opens in Canada and Mesa, AZ. He covers the top 10 highlights from Mesa and recaps some up and coming talent from Canada. Meesh brings in the games from Baggin' and Braggin' before making their Holey Hot Takes.
In this week's episode of Around the ACL. Meesh Trey and Jake discuss the upcoming Open in Mesa, AZ. They Overreact the hottest current players as well as the future of the Juniors and Seniors divisions. Lastly they give a preview of the Upcoming Canadian Open and cover highlights from the San Diego Open.
Trey and Anthony welcome Jake Brannon to the show and they sit down to recap the San Diego Open. They share the winners of the South Dakota State Championships. In buy or sell they talk about "The Ellies" and Tony Forbes continuing his hot streak. A quick recap of the European Open, ACL Teams and go over the schedule before ending on their super hot Hole-Y Hot Takes.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh preview Open #9. They tell us which teams and players they will be watching. Meesh tells us the winners from the Midwest Conference and the South Carolina State Championship. The team previews the ACL Pro Teams matchups at Open #9. Trey and Anthony give us their Pro Singles power rankings.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap the Canada Open #1. They also share the winners of the North Carolina state championship. In Buy or Sell find out if the team believes Brandon Brown is the top Canadian player. Trey reveals some upcoming changes for Around the ACL and other cornhole podcasts. In Underrated, Overrated, Properly Rated, Trey and Anthony share if they think named players are over rated, under rated, or properly rated.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap Open #8 in Bryan, Texas. They give us the winners and top players from the event. In Overreaction Monday, find out which Gore brother Trey and Anthony feel is coming out on top this season. The team shares the winners from Southeast Conference, West Conference, and Triple Crown. The team previews Canada Open #1. They share which players they will be watching for this event.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap ACL Open #7 in Hamilton, Ohio. Trey shares how Mark Richards and Tony Smith dominated in doubles. Watch Overreaction Monday to find out if the team feels Matt and Brett Guy are back in the top 10 discussion. The team previews Open #8 in Bryan, Texas. They share which players and teams they will be watching. Trey and Anthony award mid-season awards for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, and Breakout Player of the Year.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh preview Open #7. They predict which players and doubles teams will come out on top. The team also analyzes the ACL Pro Teams that will go head to head at Open #7. Get excited for a brand new game called High or Low where Meesh and Anthony will guess which ACL Pro has more titles!
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap a jam-packed Myrtle Beach weekend including the National College Cornhole Championships, the National High School Cornhole Championships, Open #6, and ACL Pro Teams. The team tells us the winners of each championship and tournament. For ACL Pro Teams they take a look at some of the matchups in some games and discuss how the draft factored in to some wins.
Jeff joins Trey and Anthony on this week’s episode of Around the ACL. Trey, Anthony, and Jeff reminisce on their favorite moments of the year. The team previews the ACL College and High School Championships in Myrtle Beach, SC. They tell us which players they predict will end up on top. Make sure to stay tuned for Buy or Sell to find out if Trey and Anthony believe Jayden Ellis will win High School Singles. Trey and Anthony deliver their ACL Pro Doubles power rankings.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap the Australia Open. The team previews Open #6 in Myrtle Beach. They tell us which players and teams they are excited to watch and could be possible breakout players of the open. Meesh shares the winners in singles and doubles for the Mid East Conference, Southwest Conference, and Ontario Conference. Trey, Anthony, and Meesh give us their Pro Singles power rankings.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap Open #5 in Henrico, Virginia. They also share the results of the first ACL Pro Teams matches of the season. The team previews the first Australian Open. Trey and Anthony give us their beginning season power rankings of ACL Pro Teams. The team wraps up with Hole-y Hot Takes.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh kick off this week’s episode of Around the ACL by telling us what they are thankful for and their Thanksgiving plans. The team recaps Open #4 in Memphis, Tennessee reporting the winners for each event. The team shares the winners from the Northwest Conference, Atlantic Conference, and Mid North Conference. Trey and Anthony provide their predicted standings for the end of the regular season in each of the 4 regions for ACL Pro Teams.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap Open #3 in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Trey emphasizes the incredible success Mark Richards had in singles. Meesh shares the winners from the Carolina Conference event, Mid South Conference event, and the Badgerland Regional. The team previews Open #4 in Memphis. They tell us which players they will be watching. Make sure to watch the Contender or Pretender segment to find out which pro players they believe will win a pro bracket this season in singles.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh preview ACL Open #3 in Tiverton, Rhode Island. They tell us which teams and players they will be watching. Trey and Anthony provide draft grades for each of the ACL Pro Teams in the National West. Trey and Anthony give us their ACL Pro Doubles Power Rankings. Make sure to listen until the end of the episode to find out which two hosts have competing Hot Takes this week.
Around the ACL is celebrating its 100th episode and reminiscing on the very beginning of their podcast. Trey and Anthony provide draft grades for each of the teams in the National Central Region. Trey and Anthony share their Pro Singles Power Rankings. In the Buy or Sell segment the team shares if they believe Ryan Traiteur will finish the season as the Rookie with the most ACL titles.
Meesh is back from Cabo! Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap Open #2. They tell us the event winners, bracket winners, and their thoughts on the weekend. Trey announces that the National College and High School Cornhole Championships are back in Myrtle Beach on December 28- 31. Trey and Anthony provide draft grades for each of the teams in the American North. The team finally clears up the debate of which state has the best pro line up.
Bernie joins Around the ACL with Trey and Anthony. The team previews Open #2 in Des Moines, Iowa. They tell us which players and teams they will be watching. Trey shares the winners from the Southeast Conference and Midwest Conference and our latest ACL Pro Team trade. The team grades the ACL Pro Teams rosters for the American South. Which team do you think will have the highest grade?
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap Open #1. They share the Open Singles bracket winners and discuss whether Alan Rawls is a top player or if he is just continuing to be overlooked. The team tells us the bracket finals of Open Doubles and which teams they think will be hot this season. They discuss the top performers of the Rookie Showcase. They share how Rookie players performed at some of the stations. The team discusses the ACL Teams Draft and if they were surprised by the round when any players were picked. Trey, Anthony, and Meesh share which teams they think drafted best.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh preview Open #1 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. They tell us which players to watch. Trey also gives us the details of the 1st Rookie Showcase. The team tells us some of the new ACL Pro partners and which Pros are still partnerless. Trey and Anthony give us their first round mock draft predictions. Trey also shares the latest ACL Teams trade news.
This week’s episode of Around the ACL is all about ACL Pro Teams! Trey, Anthony, and Meesh share the ACL Pro Teams Format, Team rosters, and draft order. Make sure to watch the Buy or Sell segment to find out if Trey and Anthony believe the Florida Freeze have the best building blocks for a returning team.
Wow! This week’s episode of Around the ACL is jam-packed! Trey, Anthony, and Meesh share some new ACL Pro partnerships and discuss their opinions on the new teams. They tell us some of the top players still needing partners and discuss potential partnerships. They report which ACL Pro players are retiring and which three players earned Pro status through the conference qualifiers. The team also gives their insights into some of the top rookies this coming season. In breaking news… Name that Player is back!!!
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh are back!!! The team reports some new ACL Pro partnerships and the winners of 8 Conference Pro Qualifiers. Trey gives us the details of the new Elite tour and some big changes to the Pro season. Make sure to stay tuned for Buy or Sell to find out if the team feels players are choosing their partners for the 2024 season too early.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap the ACL Pro Invitational and the Throwdown by Spencer Makenzies’s. The team also tells us about some new ACL Pro Team partnerships. They share which teams they like best. The team gives us the ACL Europe Open winners and Trey shares his experience.
Jeff joins Trey and Anthony on Around the ACL today! The 3 amigos discuss which teams they think will be victorious at the Pro Invitational and the Throwdown by Spencer Makenzie’s. The team shares the names of a couple players that qualified via conference Pro qualifiers. The team then previews which women’s doubles teams they will be watching for to take down the women’s doubles tournament at Spencer Makenzie’s. Make sure to watch until the end to hear some HOT Hot Takes.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh give us a look into the upcoming Pro Invitational. They share which players they believe will have the advantage at the $50,000 pot. The team previews the incoming ACL Pro Rookie class. They tell us which Pro Rookies they predict have what it takes to rise to the top. In Buy or Sell, Trey and Anthony tell us if they think next season’s rookie class will be better than this year’s! Trey releases information about Open #1, Pro Teams Draft, and the Pro Rookie Combine. Tune in to find it all out!
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh are coming off ACL Worlds Championship Week. They tell us all the champions from the incredible week of cornhole. They recap Pro Doubles, Pro Singles, Shootout Championship, Pro Teams Championship, SuperHole IV Championship, USA Cornhole Championship, and so much more! Make sure to watch until the end where Trey shares his Hot Take prediction for next season’s Rookie ballot.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh give us all the details for the upcoming ACL World Championships. They break down the ACL Teams Playoffs, the Pro Shootout Championship, and SuperHole IV Championship. The team previews the Pro Singles and Pro Doubles brackets for the ACL World Championships. They tell us which teams and players they believe have the potential to win their bracket and the championship.
In this week’s episode of Around the ACL, Anthony and Meesh recap Pro Shootout #8, Open #16, SuperHole IV Prelim #8. They share the current Pro Singles and Pro Doubles Rankings. Then, they walk us through the 2023 Worlds schedule with broadcast details.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap all things Milwaukee. From the Pro Shootout to the Open to the SuperHole, Milwaukee was red hot! The team tells us their thoughts on the incredible weekend. Now that the dust has settled, Trey, Anthony, and Meesh give some thoughts on the Final Chase. To close out, the team discusses MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Breakout Player of the Year.
Bernie joins Anthony and Meesh on Around the ACL today. The team recaps ACL Pro Shootout #6 and Open #14. They preview the Final Chase Pro Singles and Pro Doubles brackets for the upcoming National in Detroit. Anthony and Bernie predict which players and teams will come out at the top of each of the four brackets. The team also previews the upcoming ACL Teams Broadcasts and the playoff scenarios. Anthony and Bernie give us their Pro Doubles Power Rankings.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh preview ACL Pro Shootout #6 and SuperHole IV Prelim #6. They tell us which players they think might grab the titles. The team shares the winners of the ACL International Events and the many state championships held over the weekend. Make sure to catch Buy or Sell to find out which player Trey and Anthony predict will win Rookie of the Year.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh talk all things ACL Bag Brawl! They recap Pro Singles and Doubles telling us the highlights of each tournament and the winners. The team also recaps ACL Teams. They share the standings for ACL Teams in each region discussing playoff scenarios. Trey and Anthony give their current ballots for MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Breakout Player of the Year.
Trey, Meesh, and Bernie recap Pro Shootout #5, SuperHole #5, and Open #13 from Mesa, AZ. Trey and Bernie preview ACL Bag Brawl Pro Singles giving us their big picture thoughts of each bracket. Then Trey and Bernie preview ACL Bag Brawl Pro Doubles telling us which teams they predict will take down their bracket. The team previews the ACL Bag Brawl Pro Teams matchups and implications for playoffs.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh give us all the details from the ACL Pro National #2 Cornhole Mania from Erie, PA. They recap Pro Doubles, Pro Singles, and Pro Teams. Will Trey and Anthony buy or sell that Alan Rawls is a top 5 player?
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap the highlights from Shootout #4 and SuperHole #4 in Fort Worth, TX. The team gives us a preview of the Cornhole Mania Pro Doubles and Pro Singles brackets. They tell us which teams and players they predict will win each bracket. Meesh tells us the winners from the California State Championship and the Indiana State Championship. The team previews the upcoming ACL Pro Teams matchups.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap Pro Shootout #3, SuperHole #3, and Open #12. Meesh shares the results of the Colorado State Championship and New Mexico State Championship. The team previews ACL Pro Shootout #4 and SuperHole #4. They tell us which players, teams, and celebrities they will be watching.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap Shootout #3 and Open #11 in Rapid City, SD. They discuss the upcoming Shootout #3 Finals in Miami, FL. Meesh tells us the winners from the ACL Dutch Open in the Netherlands, Southwest Conference, Massachusetts State Championship, and West Virginia State Championship. The team previews ACL Open #12 in Tiverton, Rhode Island. They tell us the teams and players they will be watching. The team previews SuperHole #3 in Miami, FL. Trey and Anthony give us their updated Pro Singles power rankings.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap ACL Pro Shootout #2 and Open #10. They share the results of Northeast Conference and the Maryland State Championship. The team previews ACL Pro Shootout #3 and ACL Open #11 in Rapid City, SD. They tell us which singles and doubles teams they will be watching. Trey and Anthony give us their updated top 10 singles Power Rankings.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh preview ACL Pro Shootout #2 and Open #10. They give us the singles and doubles teams they are watching. The team talks partner changes after the Kickoff Battle Pro National. They tell us the results of seven state championships from this past weekend. Trey, Anthony, and Meesh preview SuperHole IV Prelim #2.
Around the ACL talks all things ACL Kickoff Battle. Bernie joins Trey and Meesh to get into the conversation. They give us a recap of all the events from National #1. The team tells us the results from Pro Singles, Pro Doubles, Pro Blind Draw, Pro Teams, Senior Singles, Women’s Singles, Junior Singles, and PDC qualifiers. Trey, Meesh, and Bernie share their stand-out players and teams.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap the Niagara Falls Canada Open #1. They share results from the West Conference #2, North Carolina State Championship, and Northwest Conference #2. They also tell us two new Teams Transactions. The team previews the ACL Kickoff Battle for Pro Doubles. They give us the teams they will be watching in Corpus Christi. Lastly, the team discusses the latest board bets.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh discuss the upcoming ACL Canada Open #1. They tell us the singles and doubles teams to watch. The team shares the singles and doubles winners from the Great Lakes Conference #2, Georgia State Championship, and Mountain South Conference #2. Next, the team previews Pro Singles for the 2023 ACL Kickoff Battle. Brandon Brown aka Canadian Donkey joins the team to give some insight into cornhole in Canada and his own cornhole game. Lastly, Trey and Anthony play rapid fire Buy or Sell.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh reveal the ACL Teams Broadcast lineups and discuss each matchup. The team reviews the winners from Atlantic Conference #2 and discuss a couple of Teams transactions. In Rapid Fire Picks, Trey and Anthony choose players with qualities such as best roll shot, prettiest throw, and best airmailer. Trey and Anthony provide us with their final preseason power rankings for Pro Doubles.
Trey, Anthony, and Michelle update us on all things having to do with the upcoming Pro Nationals. They give us some details on National broadcasts, SuperHole, Teams events, and more. Trey and Anthony provide their final preseason power rankings for pro singles. Will you agree?
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh go in depth discussing Open #9 in Westwego, Louisiana. There is big talk of this season being the year of the Breakout Player. Do you agree? Meesh creates her own Overreaction Monday statements for Trey and Anthony this week.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap Open #8 from Winter Haven, Florida. Trey and Anthony decide if statements are overreactions. Will you agree? Then, they preview ACL Open #9 in Westwego, Louisana. They tell us the top teams and players to watch. Trey and Anthony dub players as contenders or pretenders for having a chance at winning a National Singles Event.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh preview Open #8 in Winter Haven. They tell us the singles and doubles teams to watch. Then they recap the Mid South Conference and the South Dakota State Championship. The team discusses the ACL Teams Broadcast matchups and storylines. Kyle Malone joins the show to talk cornhole and discuss his recent success on the boards. Will you agree with Trey's and Anthony’s choices in Buy or Sell?
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap Pro Shootout #1 Finals and the SuperHole IV Prelim #1. Will you agree with the team’s overreaction statements? Make sure to stay tuned until the end to hear the hot takes.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh give us the details of the upcoming Pro Shootout #1 Finals and SuperHole IV Prelim #1. They preview each match-up and explain their picks on who they believe will win. The team is joined by Rosie Streker who discusses her recent success and her mindset for the upcoming women’s singles match at Pro Shootout #1. Make sure to watch until the end when the team shares their smoking hot Hot Takes.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap Open #7. Meesh shares a couple new Teams transactions. Trey and Anthony give us their draft grades for National Central. Will you agree with their grades? Trey and Anthony discuss which picks they think are great and which picks they don’t like for the DraftKings odds for Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, and Team of the Year.
Trey, Anthony, and Meesh preview Open #7 and tell us the singles and doubles teams to watch. The team gives us the winners of the Carolina Conference and the Southeast Conference. Trey and Anthony grade the draft picks for the Las Vegas High Rollers, Colorado Timber, California Slingers, and Arizona Burn. Trey tries to stump Anthony and Meesh in Name that Team.
Trey, Anthony, and Michelle predict the winners of singles and doubles at each of the four national events and the world championships. The team checks in with the top ten of the open standings and tell us the results of the Atlantic Conference and the Canadian Central Conference. Trey and Anthony tell us their draft grades for the American South. Trey introduces a new game, Name that Team. See if you can name the team before Michelle and Anthony.
Trey, Anthony, and Michelle recap the Myrtle Beach Open #6 and share the winners and the standout players. The team announces the exciting new commentator roles for 2023 season. Trey and Anthony grade each team’s draft for the American North. See if you agree with their grades! Trey and Anthony update us with their predictions for end of the season awards.
Trey, Anthony, and Michelle recap an amazing, cornhole filled weekend in Myrtle Beach. The team reviews the results of the National College Cornhole Championship and the National High School Cornhole Championship. Trey and Anthony tell us some of the ACL Pro Teams they think drafted best. They also share their thoughts on which picks were good picks and which picks were not so good. Trey, Anthony, and Michelle discuss Pro Shootout #1 and their thoughts on the finals in February. In Trey’s Hot Take, he gives which team he predicts will win the ACL Pro Teams Event this season.
Trey, Anthony, and Michelle preview the National College Cornhole Championship and the High School Championship which are being played this weekend in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They tell us the top players to watch. Captains from the Florida Freeze, Cheyenne Bubenheim and Alex Rawls, join the team to share their draft strategies for this upcoming weekend. Trey and Anthony give us their opinions on the money line odds for Pro Shootout #1. During this week’s Buy or Sell, Trey and Anthony decide if given players will win a Pro Shootout this season.
Trey and Anthony continue to share their mock drafts from last week. They share and explain their second round picks. Trey, Anthony, and Michelle give us the locations and dates of the full open and pro schedule. Captains of the Michigan Marauders, Joe Kniesteadt and Jordan Power, join the team to share their strategies for the upcoming ACL Pro Teams Draft. Trey and Anthony give us a preview of hot teams and players to watch at the first Pro Shootout.
On this week’s episode of Around the ACL, the captains of the Carolina Coasters, Jamie Graham and Trevor Brooks, join to share their strategy for picking players in the ACL Pro Teams Draft. Trey and Anthony discuss the first round of their own mock drafts. Trey, Anthony, and Michelle share the big winners in both singles and doubles from the Southeast Conference, Great Lakes Conference, Northeast Conference, and the Mid East Conference. Find out if Trey and Anthony buy or sell that the high school field will be tougher than the college field in Myrtle Beach this year.
Wow! This episode is jam packed! Trey, Anthony, and Michelle recap Virginia Beach Open #5 including all the top winners. Based on the weekend’s results, Trey and Anthony will decide if statements are overreactions. Will they deem Fisher Hamilton the first ACL Rookie to be taken in the draft or will they deem it an overreaction? Trey and Anthony also share three ACL Teams Draft Sleepers. Will Anthony or Michelle win in Trey’s Name that Player?
Trey, Anthony and Michelle preview the largest ACL Open at Virginia Beach. They give you their top singles and doubles teams to watch at the Open. Trey shares reports of the New England Woodchucks shopping for the first overall pick. The team takes a look at the Women's, Seniors, and Junior standings. Trey and Anthony provide us their top 10 doubles power rankings after the first four opens. Trey continues to try to stump Anthony and Michelle in Name that Player. Will he get them this week?
Trey, Anthony, and Michelle recap Open #4 including all the big winners. Trey continues to try to stump Anthony and Michelle in Name that Player. Trey and Anthony update their singles power rankings giving us their new top 10 singles players after going through the first four Opens. Michelle, Anthony, and Trey all share what they are thankful for when it comes to cornhole.
Trey, Anthony, and Michelle preview the upcoming Open #4 and discuss the big winners from the Wisconsin Money tournament. Find out who the team deems the strongest team from the West. Jeff McCarragher joins the show and shares the reason for his Clemson dad shirt.
Trey gives us an overview of the 2023 ACL Teams format. Then the team previews all 16 teams including the set 3 players on the team, team names, and team logos. The team reviews results of the West Conference, Mountain South Conference, and Battle of the Queens. Bernie Nabors joins the team and shares his thoughts on 2023 ACL Teams.
Trey, Anthony, and Michelle discuss Open #3 including the big winners from the event and the top games. The three also go in depth looking at some Pro stats including bag selection, conference, and age. Wally joins the team and shares his experiences and knowledge from commentating at the Opens. The team plays Name that Player with Anthony trying to stump the group including Trey!
Trey, Anthony, and Michelle preview Open #3 discussing top singles and double players to watch. Trey tries to stump Michelle and Anthony in Name that Player but they are getting better. See if you can name the player before them. The team also discusses some Pro Doubles partnerships they have recently learned about and think could be a little scary.
Open #2 in Louisville Kentucky is in the books. Mike Morton steps in for Trey Ryder. Mike, Meesh, and Anthony recap Open #2 in detail. The World Champs still got it with no signs of sophomore slump. We have a new queen in town taking down Women’s Singles. Lesson learned for the week, do not throw football right before a big tournament.
The Commish is in the house! ACL Commissioner Stacey Moore joins the show to discuss the excitement and some teasers for the coming season. We also preview Open #2 and play a little trivia with Mike Morton! See if you know more than we did.
The new season is officially here! Jamie Graham's dominance at Open #1 has us buzzing about his unbelievable performance, but we also have some other bright stars to discuss. It's also time to completely overreact to some good (and bad) performances from the first event of the season. Looking for sleepers for this coming season? We got you, as Trey and Anthony pick out their underdogs for the year. The free agency period is almost over, but we discuss the latest developments of the pro cornhole world!
The start of the new season is here! Open #1 is in Rock Hill this weekend, so we are previewing some top players and teams to watch. The free agency period is still rolling, and we also bring on two special guests to announce their pro partners for the year: Tanner Halbert and Bella Surprenant! Trey and Anthony also provide their way-too-early Top 10 rankings for Pro Doubles in 2023.
Free agency is all over the cornhole world! This week Jordan Camba joins us to reveal his doubles partner for 2023; will he get back to World Championship form? Trey and Anthony also debate top finishers for next season with their way-too-early top 10s in Pro Singles. We also dive into the new format for the PDC and identify some top pros to watch next season.
The free agency period is on fire now in the ACL! This week we talk about the newest partnerships we know of, the ones we are speculating, and the ones we are dying to know. Noah Wooten joins the show to make his big announcement of who he is playing with next season, and we make some bold predictions on the best players in 2023!
In today’s episode of Around the ACL, Michelle, Trey, and Anthony talk about the blazing hot weather and talent at Airmail City for the Pro Shootout Championship and the Pro Invitational. Mike Morton joins to discuss the gaps between top players' DPRs and PPRs. Trey, Anthony, and Michelle discuss some rookies to look out for next season.
We are sunburnt and exhausted, but the weekend in Ventura was incredible! This week we recap Shootout #8 and the brutal windy conditions of the Spencer Makenzie's Throwdown as Michelle and Trey were there on site. This coming weekend is another epic one as we have both the Pro Shootout Championship and the Pro Invitational, so we all deliver some predictions and hot takes regarding the $500k+ weekend!
Hot damn, let's talk Rotterdam! The historic ACL Europe Open just took place this weekend in the Netherlands, with some exciting play from both the traveling Americans and the Europeans defending their home turf. ACL Pro Shootout #7 was also this weekend, so we recap the big winners that booked tickets to the Pro Shootout Championships. Spencer Makenzie's Throwdown is this coming weekend! We preview our favorites to win this huge, outdoor tournament, with some bold hot takes.
We have finally recovered from the 2022 ACL World Championships! Recap the Pro Singles magic of Mark Richard's legendary run, the Pro Doubles epic comeback with Jordan Power and Jay Rubin, and the SuperHole III electricity with Doug Flutie and Dawn Staley. Trey and Anthony also preview Pro Shootout #7 in Wichita this coming weekend with some interesting team matchups.
In this week’s episode of Around the ACL, Mike Morton steps in for Trey Ryder and the three discuss shootout #6 and preview many of the events happening at worlds in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The team finishes up with buy or sell and their hot takes for a jam-packed episode before our biggest event of the year.
The youth movement in cornhole is here to stay! The 16th and final Open of the season in West Virginia gave us plenty to discuss as the youngsters dominated the field. The ending of the Women's Singles Pro Shootout also caused some chaos so we review that as well as recap the winners of the Men's and Doubles events. Trey and Anthony Buy or Sell the remaining winners of the Pro Shootouts and we also look forward to the next ACL Pro Shootout this weekend in Lakeland!
After a nice week off, we are BACK to talk all about the awesome ACL Final Chase! Between Mark Richards' perfect game, Jay Cutler's airmail in the SuperHole win, and the first ever ACL Teams broadcast, there's plenty to dive into with this week's episode. Morton's Corner analyzes the automatic qualifier "cut line" for ACL Pros and we also preview the fifth ACL Pro Shootout and final ACL Open event of the year coming up this weekend.
Pro Shootout #4 was epic! We recap the first event ever in the Pacific Northwest as Jimmy Youmans, Miranda Coy, and Ryan Windsor/Noah Wooten all got wins in Washington. Odds are out for the Final Chase, so Anthony and Trey debate the best value bets for the upcoming weekend. The Pro Doubles brackets are out for the final National, so we dive into see which brackets have the most intense matchups.
Well we had one weekend off from the cornhole circuit which means there's plenty of cornhole ahead! Pro Shootout #4 and Open #15 are this coming weekend, so Trey and Anthony spend some time discussing some historic greats that are ready for the weekend. Wally K9 Kassler joins us for a fun chat about his growth in cornhole and how much he has come to adore his fans. We also dive into the Pro Singles Brackets for the 2022 ACL Final Chase coming up on July 4th weekend.
What happens in Vegas...ends up on Around the ACL! This week we recap Pro Shootout #3 that saw Ryan Smith, Kaylee Hunter, and Jamie Graham/Matt Guy all lock up spots in the Pro Shootout Championship. We also discuss the improbable run to victory by amatuer Fisher Hamilton at the Open, and dive into ACL Standings. Morton corner also has us scratching our heads with some mind blowing win % statistics.
Sandwhiched between two Shootouts and Opens, there's plenty to talk about this week! This episode we chat about the dominance of Alex Rawls, the surprise of Rosie Streker, and the unlikely duo of Ryan Smith and Philip Lopez that all won at the Shootout this past weekend. Looking forward to this weekend, we debate which players can escape the temptations of Sin City and get a Shootout win themselves.
Things will heat up this weekend in the desert as the ACL heads to Mesa, AZ for Pro Shootout #2! The team previews the big event with some hot takes about some potential underdogs. Trey and Anthony make some bold predictions around ACL Award winners for the end of the season and also recap the USA Forces Event from this past Memorial Day Weekend.
What a weekend in Fort Worth! The first ACL Pro Shootout of the summer is in the books, so the team discusses the surprising (and not so surprising) results. A certain 12 year old dominated the weekend on the Open side of things, so there was plenty to discuss there. Other hot topics include parity within the Pro Division, a Buy or Sell surrounding Pro Shootout Winners, and the USA Forces Championship coming up this weekend!
The Pro Shootout Series is BACK! This week Trey, Anthony, and Michelle discuss the Pro Shootout Series happening this summer, including the first event taking place this weekend in Fort Worth. The team also recaps a number of state and conference events that took place across the country, and Mike Morton discusses the relation between DPR, PPR, and overall ranking!
The 2022 ACL Bag Brawl is in the books and it was dominated by Jamie Graham! This week the team chats with Graham about his performance from the weekend in Salt Lake City as well as covers all the details from the event. Mike Morton also joins the show to explain the results of the Bag Brawl through statistics.
It's Bag Brawl week! This week the team dives into the Pro Singles brackets for this weekend's third ACL National of the season. Mike Morton joins the show and finally has a resolution on the PPR vs. DPR debate (we think). Trey, Anthony, and Michelle also recap Open #11 and the Canada Open from this past week!
We have hit the busy season with three incredible ACL events to discuss! First, the team recaps the action from Rhode Island at Open #10, then they preview the ACL Canada Open and Open #11, both coming up this weekend. Mike Morton joins the team to discuss some new stats, and Trey and Anthony deliver their thoughts on the Pro Doubles brackets just released for the 2022 ACL Bag Brawl.
In today’s episode of Around the ACL Michelle, Anthony, and Mike discuss the Rhode Island Open, the news around the league, and invite Jimmy Youmans on to learn more about his game. Jimmy stays on to give his thoughts on high or low and even gives a few hot takes to round out the show.
It's another blend of shows on ACL Cornhole TV as Jeff McCarragher of Boarderline Podcast joins the show to talk about his incredible 2 years spent with the league. Trey and Anthony also recap the current Pro Invitational roster and identify some top amateur talent emerging from Open Standings!
With some time off between major events, the team dives into Women's Doubles and Senior Singles performances, while also delivering some Pro Singles power rankings! Trey, Anthony, and Michelle also welcome special guest Bernie Nabors and talk about his perspective on the season and some top memories from his ACL career!
We have reached the halfway point of the Pro National season so it's time to recap the first two events of the year. The team also analyzes opponent PPR's with Mike Morton, dishes out their Top 10 Power Rankings for Pro Doubles, and dives into the various conference and state tournaments that took place over the weekend!
What a weekend in Atlantic City! The 2022 ACL Cornhole Mania is in the books, so the team has plenty to discuss from the epic weekend of cornhole including Pro Singles, Pro Doubles, and more. Mike Morton chats about top performing rookies and Trey and Anthony give out their mid season awards.
Description It's Cornhole Mania week! Before the team dives into some deep discussions around the Pro Singles brackets for this weekend, Trey, Anthony, and Meesh recap Open #9 from this past weekend in Iowa and chat with Mike Morton about some next level PPR/DPR stats. The team also picks out their favorite betting lines from this weekend's slate of markets.
The cornhole season is heating up with events! The team discusses Open #9 coming up this weekend in Iowa, while also peeking ahead to the Cornhole Mania in Atlantic City and breaking down the Pro Doubles brackets. Morton's corner features a fun game of Guess Who as Trey, Meesh, and Anthony try to match the ACL Pro with their singles finishes the past two seasons.
The ACL has passed the halfway point in the Open Series, so the team discusses the most recent Open winners from Kansas. Trey and Anthony debate their Top 10 Pro Doubles power rankings, and they decide which Pro Teams are Contenders or Pretenders to win the Pro Teams World Championship!
With ACL Open #8 happening this weekend, the team is surprised by the participating field and debates the players to watch. Morton's corner dives into the ridiculous statistics in the pro division. Trey and Anthony also debate their Top 10 Pro Singles Power Rankings after the first National of the year!
In this week’s episode of Around the ACL, Michelle, Trey, and Anthony recap the kick off battle in Las Vegas. Mike Morton joins them to give his thoughts and the four discuss the surprising stand out players.
It is officially ACL Kickoff Battle Week! Trey, Michelle, and Anthony breakdown the Pro Doubles brackets for Las Vegas, Mike Morton discusses his predictions for winning the event, the team talks moneyline odds for the event, and everyone makes sold BOLD hot takes!
Michelle, Anthony, and Trey discuss ACL Open #7 results. They deem this season as the Year of the Rookies! Analyst Mike Morton joins to share some amazing rookie stats! The team closes out the show by taking a look at the four brackets of the 2022 ACL Kickoff Battle.
The last ACL Open event of the year before the Pro season kicks off is this weekend, so the team dissects the roster for the event to identify some standouts. Trey, Michelle, and Anthony predict the end-of-season ACL Pro award winners, and Analyst Mike Morton joins the show to spotlight some incredible rookies this season!
Michelle, Anthony, and Trey dive into the big weekend that happened in Winter Haven, Mike Morton delivers some stats on Connie Altice’s performance this season, and the team debates whether or not some top players should be panicking this close to the Pro season!
ACL Open #5 was filled with chaos and history, so the Around the ACL team recaps all of the amazing aspects of the weekend in Asheville. They cover a historic singles win, an eye-catching doubles tournament, and identify some floors and ceilings of some of the country's best players. Anthony and Trey also look ahead to Winter Haven this coming weekend to identify standouts for Open #6!
One of the biggest cornhole weekends of the year is over, so the team spend some time breaking down the 2021 National College Cornhole Championship, National High School Cornhole Championship, and US Open by USA Cornhole! Mike Morton joins us to discuss the importance of seeding at big events, and Trey and Anthony provide their players to watch this coming weekend at ACL Open #5!
With the National College Cornhole Championship happening this weekend, Trey, Anthony, and Michelle break down the top collegiate players to watch heading into the event. The team also previews the USA Cornhole US Open and the USA National Team as it prepares for its first event together as a team. Mike Morton also joins the show to discuss airmail percentages and the ongoing debate of PPR vs DPR.
The 2021 ACL Pro Teams Draft is now in the books, so the Around the ACL Team dives deep into which captains had the best and worst draft grades. The #1 female cornhole player in the world, Cheyenne Renner, joins the show for an interview on her sustained success in 2021. Michelle, Anthony, and Trey also cover some conference results and preview the upcoming 2021 National College Cornhole Championship!
Following the biggest ACL Open event in history this past weekend in Virginia Beach, Michelle, Trey, and Anthony discuss the results and surprises among the singles and doubles winners. Mike Morton joins the show to discuss how important winning the king/queen seat in cornhole is. The team also checks in on some conference events across the country and overreacts to results from Open #4!
With ACL Open #4 approaching this weekend, the team dives into which players and teams will break out, and which ones will continue to assert their dominance. Mike Morton joins the crew for a deep analytical dive into the correlation between preliminary qualifying play and ultimate finish, and the show wraps up with a look at some conference event play across the country.
This week the team reflects on players that impressed them, disappointed them, and are still leaving them puzzled through the first 3 ACL Opens of the year. Mike Morton dives into some interesting statistics surrounding scoring and winning tendencies, and some viral videos surface on the show!
The team dives into results from ACL Open #3, including a recap of Mike Morton's "Dirty Dozen" teams that were predicted to be big winners on the weekend. Noah Almanza also makes an appearance on the show, fresh off of his big win in Cincinnati, and Anthony and Trey debate some intense Buy or Sell topics!
The team previews ACL Open #3, as it shapes up to be the deepest talent pool so far this season. The new ACL Teams competition is also discussed and Trey and Anthony reveal their Top 5 Pro Women's Doubles Teams for the season!
A recap of ACL Open #2 includes discussions around top pros and aspiring prospects. The team also debates PPR vs DPR statistics, summarizes Regional and Conference events across the country, and show off some viral cornhole videos!
Michelle Thompson, Anthony Ayon, and Trey Ryder recap the first ACL Open of the 2021-2022 season. Anthony and Trey provide their ACL Pro Top 10 Lists. The team also discusses some hot takes and dives into other results from across the country.