Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian dive into the seismic shift in sports media as the NFL acquires a stake in ESPN. Is this the end of objective football journalism? The duo also roast Disney’s handling of its franchises, praise the evolution of NFL kickers, and unpack Malik Beasley’s financial troubles. Plus, they celebrate the Tkachuk family’s hockey legacy and Alex Palou’s IndyCar dominance. It’s a wild ride through sports, media, and controversy—with a few laughs and hot takes along the way.

In this heartfelt episode of The Buck Stops Here, host Kirk Buchner welcomes Mark Baughan, son of football legend Maxie Baughan. Together, they explore the life and legacy of Maxie—his humility at home, his quiet dominance on the field, and the frustrating journey toward Pro Football Hall of Fame recognition. Mark shares personal stories, celebrity encounters, and his candid thoughts on the Hall’s changing rules and overlooked legends.

Welcome to the July 2025 edition of the NotInHallOfFame.com Elevator Show! Hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian break down which athletes and personalities have moved up or down in their Hall of Fame trajectories over the past 30 days. From surprise WWE returns to Olympic hopefuls and baseball legends in the making—or fading—this episode covers it all.

Join Kirk Buchner, Chris Mouradian, and Dave Whitlock for a lively discussion on the latest in the sports world. Dave shares stories from his 8 trips to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The guys then dive into the recent sports betting scandals involving micro bets, discussing how they're impacting leagues like the NBA. Finally, they tackle the controversy surrounding the 2018 Canadian Junior Hockey team and the legal fallout from a sexual assault case.