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In Season 6, Episode 8, Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan dive deep into the latest Hall of Fame inductions, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s newest class, and some head-turning moments in the NFL Draft. Expect strong opinions, insightful breakdowns, and plenty of humor along the way!

? Key Topics Covered:
1️⃣ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees – From Cyndi Lauper to Soundgarden, Kirk and Evan react to the 2025 class and debate who’s next.
2️⃣ NFL Draft Fallout – Shedeur Sanders' shocking slide, team strategies, and surprising picks.
3️⃣ Hall of Fame Debates – The latest in Pro Football, Baseball, and Basketball Hall of Fame conversations.
4️⃣ NBA & NHL Playoff Analysis – Can the Leafs make history? What’s next for struggling NBA franchises?

Kirk and Evan bring their signature blend of in-depth sports analysis, historical context, and candid humor to make this an episode you won’t want to miss!

Welcome to Season Six, Episode Six of the “Not In Hall of Fame” show—a no-holds-barred, irreverent dive into how we sometimes question the process for honoring sports legends. In this episode, hosts Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan explore:

-The controversial shifts in eligibility rules for the Basketball Hall of Fame—debating how recency bias, active-player inductions, and unexpected replacement nominees (think Sue Bird and Carmelo Anthony) are reshaping the landscape.
-The heated discussion over the Football Hall of Fame, with a special focus on cases like Julio Jones’ retirement, the Patriots’ legacy, and the mix of personalities from Bill Parcells to Logan Mankins.
-Tributes and in‐memoriam segments where the hosts honor departed icons from across sports and entertainment—from revered athletes and coaches to influential music and film stars.
-Teasers for upcoming shows and deep-dive projects that will feature guest interviews and behind‑the‑scenes insights on the unscripted world of sports history and legacy.

In this episode of the Hall of Fame Show, hosts Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan delve into an action-packed discussion on a wide range of topics. They kick off with exciting updates on the United States Athletics Hall of Fame and the WWE, before diving into a dynamic conversation about the Basketball Hall of Fame nominees. The hosts provide insightful analysis on nominees like Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, and the 2008 USA Olympic "Redeem Team," among others. The episode is filled with historical anecdotes, humorous banter, and thoughtful commentary on the world of sports. Additionally, Kirk and Evan touch on the NHL, NCAA, and the intricacies of international sports dynamics.

Welcome to Season 6, Episode 2 of the Not in Hall of Fame Show! ? Join hosts Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan as they dive into the latest Baseball Hall of Fame inductees. This episode focuses on the exciting announcements, surprising results, and the addition of new committee members for the United States Athletics Hall of Fame.

Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan look at the latest Hall of Fame related news. On this week's episode, Kirk and Evan react to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Senior, Coaches and Contributor Finalists.

Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan look at the latest Hall of Fame related news. They examine the eight names on the Baseball Hall of Fame Classic Era Ballot and the Semi-Finalists on the Pro Football Hall of Fame Coaches and Contributors Ballots.

Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan look at the latest Hall of Fame related news. They look at the cut downs for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Coaches and Contributors Section, and mourn the loss of Luis Tiant and Billy Shaw.

Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan look at the latest Hall of Fame related News. They examine the Preliminary Pro Football Hall of Fame list for the 2025 Class. They also discuss Vince Carter's #15 being retired by Toronto and the Toy Hall of Fame nominees. Kirk discusses who will fall out of the Rock Hall's favor due to Diddy, and Evan discusses the good, bad and ugly of Major League Baseball.

Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan look at the latest Hall of Fame News. They recap going to the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony. They also examine the Olympics and state who helped their Hall of Fame cases. All of this, and much more.

Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan look at the latest Hall of Fame related news. On this episode, Kirk & Evan announce the replacement nominees for the second United States Athletics Hall of Fame Class.