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Bennett Conlin of the Baltimore Sun joins Luke for a full preview of the British Open. Then it's onto College Football discussion with special attention to new coaches in the SEC and Big Ten. 

Luke is joined by Carson Cox to run through everything from Phil Steele's rankings of all 138 college football teams to Virginia Men's Basketball's outdoor exhibition in Charleston against Vanderbilt. 

Luke continues to go in depth on the 2026 College Football Season while also welcoming Voice of the Cavaliers John Freeman back to the program. Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network also joins the show ahead of "ACC Kickoff." 

Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network joins Luke to discuss the potential of Miami running the table in the ACC, Virginia's prospects of being as advertised, and who potential sleepers may be for the 2026 season. 

Voice of the Cavaliers John Freeman joins Luke for an inside look at Virginia Men's Basketball. Also, conversation on music festivals and intrigue with the World Cup. 

Luke goes all in on takeaways from Big 12 Media Days previewing the conference the coaching characters and more. Then Virginia Sports Radio Network Analyst Ahmad Hawkins joins to talk Virginia Football. 

Virginia Sports Radio Network Football Analyst Ahmad Hawkins checks in with Luke to give thoughts on Virginia Football going in depth on personnel while also giving some predictions. 

Luke opens the show with a somber reflection on the USMNT's startling exit out of the World Cup at the hands of Belgium. Then Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins for more Virginia Men's Basketball talk. 

Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins Luke to break down more of their takeaways from Virginia Men's Basketball media availability. Then it's onto sorting out the hierarchy ACC Football ahead of "media days" next week. 

Luke tees off on "Sports Tories" when discussing the Balogun reinstatement for the United States ahead of its matchup with Belgium. Then more World Cup talk plus Greg Madia of the Daily Progress joins to discuss Virginia Basketball summer takeaways. 

Greg Madia of the Daily Progress joins Luke to break down takeaways from Virginia Basketball summer practices. Then it's onto naming the top players on Virginia Football's 2026 roster. 

Luke opens with World Cup talk celebrating the USMNT's 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina while also touching on the Balogun red card. Then more from Virginia Men's Basketball as Luke gives his conversation with new Cavaliers Christian Harmon and Jan Vide. 

Luke is joined by Carson Cox for the majority of the program to dish on everything from the USMNT in the World Cup, to Virginia Men's Basketball, and college basketball hot takes for the upcoming season. Also, Virginia Women's Basketball Head Coach Aaron Roussell joins the show. 

Luke checks in with Kalu Anya and Silas Barksdale during Virginia Men's Basketball summer media availability. 

Luke is joined by Virginia Women's Basketball Head Coach Aaron Roussell for an update on his program through the first few months of his tenure at the helm of the Cavaliers. 

Luke Neer gives his takeaways from Virginia Men's Basketball summer media availability while also keeping an eye on the World Cup. Mike Barber also joins to touch on Virginia Basketball, deficit spending in college sports, and how to properly celebrate the 4th of July. Finally, Luke shares his one-on-one interview with Johann Grunloh and gives highlights from Ryan Odom's press conference. 

Virginia Center Johann Grunloh talks with Luke about his offseason, adding weight, skill development, and expectations for the upcoming season. 

Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins Luke to discuss Virginia Basketball's most recent addition through the international ranks. Then the two give insights into deficit spending in college sports and finish with some thoughts on celebrating the 4th of July. 

Preston Willett of TheSabre.com joins Luke for reaction to Virginia Basketball announcing the addition of German International Nolan Adekunle to the 2026-2027 roster. 

Luke is joined by Adam Hawes to review the USMNT's loss to Turkey in the final match of the group stage in the World Cup. Then it's onto college football thoughts with commentary on the ACC and sleeper top ten contenders. 

Luke Neer gives analysis of round two of the NBA Draft and Ugonna Onyenso being selected by the Detroit Pistons. Also Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network joins to talk about Dusty May leaving the college ranks for the NBA and the most intriguing storylines of the 2026 ACC Football season.  

Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network goes back and forth with Luke on the state of coaching in college basketball, then more talk on ACC Football, UNC Baseball, and the Carolina Hurricanes. 

Chris Coleman of TechSideline.com chats with Luke on Virginia Tech's recent run of recruiting under James Franklin. Then they discuss budget sustainability for the top ACC football programs and finally finish by touching on the most intriguing plots of the upcoming season. 

Jack Lowe of the Cavalier Connection Podcast checks in with Luke to discuss the most intriguing characters for Virginia Football in the 2026 season. 

Jerry Ratcliffe of JerryRatcliffe.com joins Luke to discuss Virginia Football heading towards the 2026 season, and also touch on Mike Curtis departing Virginia Basketball for the Memphis Grizzlies. 

Charlottesville Blues FC owner Brian Kuk joins the program to preview a massive match against Lionsbridge FC set for Wednesday night at 8:00pm at CHS. That plus plenty of World Cup talk and analysis in the final week of the group stage. 

Luke opens the week with details on Lars Tiffany's lawsuit against the UVA Board of Visitors and touches on Tiffany's message to Kevin Cassese after he was let go. Then more World Cup talk with Marshall LeMert, and Mike Barber joins for insights on Dusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA. 

Editor-in-chief of CvilleRightNow.com Mike Barber joins Luke for their weekly conversation hitting on Dusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA, strength and conditioning coach Mike Curtis moving on from Virginia to the Memphis Grizzlies, and Virginia Football scheduling Vanderbilt. 

Luke goes into more World Cup talk to open the show while Adam Hawes joins for thoughts on the College World Series Finals. Then a full hour of Luke going back and forth with Gus Kearns of Screen The Screener on College Basketball. Then Junior Burrough swings by for thoughts on the high school summer basketball circuit and more. 

Luke is joined by his college basketball buddy Gus Kearns of Screen The Screener to give preseason top ten thoughts, a look at Virginia's roster, and to discuss opinions on the 2026 NBA Draft. 

Luke opens with another World Cup daily recap and touches on the inspiration gained from international fans and "watch parties." Then Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos 247 checks in to talk Virginia Football. Finally, Luke gives an overview of the "big boys" of The Big Ten for the 2026 College Football Season. 

Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos 247 drops by to discuss Virginia Football with Luke in the wake of the Hoos securing a string of commitments for the class of 2027. 

Luke rolls through the latest from UVA Men's Basketball opening up summer workouts while also giving insights into the World Cup and the College World Series. Then Bennett Conlin of the Baltimore Sun joins for a full preview of the 2026 U.S. Open from Shinnecock Hills.  

Bennett Conlin of the Baltimore Sun joins Luke to honor their tradition of breaking down every major golf championship. It's a look at the field heading into the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Then they dive into more early college football thoughts for the upcoming season. 

Luke is joined off the top by Adam Hawes and Marshall LeMert to give a complete recap of the first weekend of the World Cup highlighting the USMNT's dominant opener, Germany's sleeper potential, and Spain's opening match dud. Then Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins for UVA Sports talk while also acknowledging Knicks mania in New York City. Finally, Luke gives his impressions of UFC Freedom 250 to conclude the show.  

Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins Luke Neer as the two recap their recent vacations and sports lessons learned in the process. Plus plenty of talk on Virginia Men's Basketball in summer workouts. 

Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network goes back and forth with Luke on ACC NIL spending, college basketball players withdrawing from the NBA Draft, and the future of Olympic Sports. 

Greg Madia of the Daily Progress joins Luke to put the 2026 Virginia Baseball Season into perspective. Then they go into the latest from ACC Football recruiting. 

Brian Kuk of the Charlottesville Blues FC joins Luke for an update on the club and a look ahead to a double header matchday "free and open to the public."

Preston Willett of TheSabre.com checks in with Luke for a review of Virginia Athletics' 2025-2026 sports season.