The Best Seat in the House
Luke Neer brings you sports talk centered around Virginia Athletics, the ACC, College Football, and College Basketball.
Gus Kearns & Luke Neer on College Basketball
Gus Kearns of Screen The Screener joins Luke for discussion on the first week of the young season with special attention on Florida, Gonzaga, Arizona, and UCLA.
The Best Seat in the House (11/3/26)
Luke opens the Tuesday edition of the show with remarks on opening night in college basketball. Then Adam Hawes and Luke give their "Locks of the Week." Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins for discussion on another poor showing from Virginia Football heading into the bye week.
Mike Barber & Luke Neer on Virginia Football
Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com checks in with Luke for discussion on Virginia Football following its lopsided loss at Wake Forest this past Saturday.
The Best Seat in the House (10/30/26)
Luke begins the Friday edition of the show with thirty minutes on Virginia Men's Basketball following "media day" delivering comments from Ryan Odom and a one-on-one interview with Jurian Dixon. Then Jack Lowe of Cavalier Connection joins to discuss Virginia vs. Wake Forest.
Jack Lowe & Luke Neer on Virginia vs. Wake Forest
Jack Lowe of Cavalier Connection checks in with Luke for a rundown of angles and matchups ahead of Virginia's clash with Wake Forest on Halloween.
The Best Seat in the House (10/29/26)
Luke begins the show by unveiling his preseason All-American 1st and 2nd teams for the college basketball season. Then Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network joins to discuss coaching changes in the ACC, and ideas for budgeting and balancing football and basketball spending heading into the future.
Dave Glenn & Luke Neer on ACC Football, Coaching, Basketball Budgeting
Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network joins Luke to discuss NC State firing Dave Doeren, how to hire a P4 coach in 2026, and how to budget for basketball programs heading into the future.
The Best Seat in the House (10/28/26)
The Wednesday edition of the show features Luke giving his reaction to Tony Elliott's Week 9 press conference. Then Kris Wright of TheSabre.com joins Luke for their annual Virginia Men's Basketball Season Preview.
Kris Wright & Luke Neer on Virginia Men's Basketball 2027 Season Preview
Kris Wright of TheSabre.com joins Luke for the annual "Virginia Men's Basketball Season Preview" on the brink of the opener due up Tuesday night.
The Best Seat in the House (10/27/26)
Luke is joined by Adam Hawes to open the Tuesday edition of the show with another installment of "Lock of the Week." Then Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins Luke for their weekly hit on Virginia Football, and College Football as a whole.
Mike Barber & Luke Neer on Virginia Football, College Football in Week 9
Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins Luke to discuss Virginia Football and the aftermath of the Hoos' disappointing home loss to Duke. That plus another examination of the race for the College Football Playoff and stealth contenders.
The Best Seat in the House (10/26/26)
Luke opens with an honest assessment of Virginia Football following another debacle in Week 8. Then Greg Madia joins for further discussion on Virginia Football.
Greg Madia & Luke Neer on Virginia Football in Week 9
Greg Madia of The Daily Progress joins Luke to discuss another debacle for Virginia Football. They go in-depth on playcalling, quarterback performance, and overall trends of the Elliott era.
The Best Seat in the House (10/22/26)
Luke opens the program with an honest monologue on Virginia Football and it's offensive struggles and advanced stats in passing categories. Then Jackson Hephner of CavsCorner.com joins the program for more Virginia Football and Virginia Basketball discussion.
Jackson Hephner & Luke Neer on Virginia Football, Virginia Men's Basketball
Jackson Hephner of CavsCorner.com joins Luke for more breakdown on Virginia Football, the offensive issues, and what's next against Duke Friday night. Plus, plenty of preseason chatter on Virginia Men's Basketball.
Bennett Conlin & Luke Neer on College Football
Bennett Conlin of The Baltimore Sun joins Luke to give thoughts on every single conference in college football ahead of Week 8 action.
The Best Seat in the House (10/20/26)
Luke opens the show with Adam Hawes for the Week 8 edition of "Lock of the Week." Then it's onto ACC Basketball talk with the season fast approaching. Also, Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins for his weekly conversation with Luke on Virginia Football, the rest of college football, and Virginia Men's Basketball.
Mike Barber & Luke Neer on Virginia Football, The ACC, The CFP, Virginia Basketball
Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins Luke for their weekly conversation on Virginia Football, The ACC, the top teams in college football, and also a dose of Virginia Men's Basketball talk to conclude the segment.
The Best Seat in the House (10/19/26)
Luke opens the show with reflections on Virginia Football's loss to SMU and then rolls into a complete recap of Week 7 in college football. Then Virginia Men's Basketball head coach Ryan Odom joins Luke for their annual preseason interview. Finally Ahmad Hawkins joins the show for more Virginia Football talk and "25 Thoughts on the AP Top 25."
Ryan Odom with Luke Neer on Virginia Men's Basketball (Preseason Interview)
Virginia Men's Basketball Head Coach Ryan Odom joins Luke Neer for their annual October conversation approaching the 2026-2027 season.
Ahmad Hawkins & Luke Neer on Virginia Football in Week 8
Former Virginia wide receiver and corner Ahmad Hawkins joins Luke for a breakdown of what went wrong for Virginia Football at SMU and potential solutions in the short run and the long run.
The Best Seat in the House (10/16/26)
Luke opens the Friday edition of the show with a monologue on the matchup between Virginia and SMU. Then an in-depth look at the game of week 7 featuring Ohio State vs. Indiana with Neil Castrodale.
Neil Castrodale & Luke Neer on Ohio State vs. Indiana, CFP Contenders
Neil Castrodale returns to the program, joining Luke for a preview of the "game of the week" in college football featuring a rematch of last year's Big Ten title game: Ohio State vs. Indiana.
Mike Barber & Luke Neer on Virginia Football, The ACC, The CFP Picture
Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins Luke to discuss the troubling signs for Virginia Football ahead of its trip to Dallas Saturday, how the ACC title race is shaping up at the midway point of the season, and who the favorites are to land spots in the college football playoff.
Will Dalton & Luke Neer on ACC Football Contenders, Fanbases, and Basketball Storylines
Will Dalton of NC Sports Network chimes in on the ACC Football title race, fanbases within the league, ACC Basketball, and the month of October.
The Best Seat in the House (10/14/26)
Luke is joined by Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network for a plethora of angles on the upcoming ACC Basketball season plus a look at Week 7 in ACC Football. Then college basketball guru Gus Kearns checks in with Luke to dive into more preseason conversation less than three weeks away from the new season.
Dave Glenn & Luke Neer on ACC Basketball, ACC Football
Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network joins Luke to give his thoughts on ACC Basketball with special attention to Duke, Virginia, and North Carolina. Then it's onto more ACC Football analysis on the brink of Week 7.
Gus Kearns & Luke Neer on College Basketball
Gus Kearns of Screen The Screener joins Luke to talk college basketball during the preseason with exhibition games ongoing. They touch teams they've shifted on, and odds for the final four and conference championships.
The Best Seat in the House (10/13/26)
Luke is joined by Adam Hawes to open the show with "Lock of the Week" examining matchups in Week 7 of the college football season. Then Preston Willett of TheSabre.com joins discussion on Virginia Football and Virginia Men's Basketball. Finally, Luke delivers some of the best sound from college football coaches around the country in "Press Time."
Preston Willett & Luke Neer on Virginia Football, Virginia Men's Basketball
Preston Willett of TheSabre.com joins Luke to give more angles on Virginia Football ahead of its most difficult task of the season: a trip to SMU. Then they dive into preseason Virginia Men's Basketball talk featuring thoughts on Ryan Odom's bench.
The Best Seat in the House (10/12/26)
Luke opens the "Blue Monday" edition of The Best Seat in the House with frustrations over Virginia Football's recent level of play. Then Greg Madia of The Daily Progress checks in for more Virginia Football assessment plus a few thoughts on Virginia Men's Basketball. Then Luke concludes the program with his "25 Thoughts on the Top 25."
Greg Madia & Luke Neer on Virginia Football in Week 7
Greg Madia of The Daily Progress rejoins the show to discuss Virginia Football with Luke following the Hoos' narrow victory over Syracuse, plus bonus conversation on Virginia Men's Basketball.
The Best Seat in the House (10/9/26)
The Friday edition of The Best Seat in the House features Luke monologuing on Virginia vs. Syracuse with special attention to "leadership" and "emotion." Then he dives into thoughts on Alabama vs. Georgia and a half hour of college basketball talk breaking down Virginia, Duke, and the road to championships in the ACC.
David Teel & Luke Neer on Virginia, ACC Football, ACC Basketball
David Teel of The Daily Press and the Virginia Pilot rejoins Luke for recalibration of Virginia Football expectations and also a look at the rest of the ACC title race. Plus, a few talking points on ACC Basketball storylines ahead of the upcoming season.
Chapel Fowler & Luke Neer on ACC Football, Clemson
Chapel Fowler of The State rejoins the show for in depth discussion on the condition of Clemson Football following its 41-13 loss to Miami in Death Valley. Then it's onto more talk on ACC title contenders and also a few words on ACC Men's Basketball approaching the start of the new season.
The Best Seat in the House (10/7/26)
Luke begins the Wednesday edition of the show by dishing thoughts on Virginia Men's Basketball and reviewing his preseason top ten in the ACC. Then Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins for extensive discussion on Virginia Football, ACC Football, and the CFB Playoff Picture.
Mike Barber & Luke Neer on Virginia Football, The ACC, CFB in Week 6
Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins Luke for the latest on Virginia Football, chronicling the Hoos' disappointing showing against Florida State and what's next. Then a full breakdown of the ACC hierarchy and thoughts on the top teams in college football.
The Best Seat in the House (10/6/26)
The Tuesday edition of the Best Seat in the House begins with "Lock of the Week." Then Luke is joined by Carson Cox for "A Little Bit of Everything." Finally a breakdown of some of the highlights from Tony Elliott's Week 6 press conference.
The Best Seat in the House (10/5/26)
Luke begins the week by airing grievances concerning Virginia Football's performance in Tallahassee against Florida State. Then Jay James joins the show to give his perspective on Virginia's struggles against Power 4 competition. Also, Luke delivers his "25 Thoughts on the AP Top 25" and Jerry Ratlcliffe joins the show as well for more Virginia Football talk.
Jerry Ratcliffe & Luke Neer on Virginia Football in Week 6
Jerry Ratcliffe of JerryRatcliffe.com checks in with Luke to discuss Virginia Football's debacle at Florida State while also examining the state of the program.