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Message Board Geniuses

Message Board Geniuses Podcast
College Football
NFL Draft
College Football Playoff
Alabama
College Basketball
NCAA Tournament
Oregon
SEC
Clemson Tigers
College Football Playoff Rankings
Texas A&M
NIL
Message Boards
Shador Sanders
USC
Ohio State
Texas Longhorns
Alabama Football
Florida State
Clemson

"The Ombudsman of College Football" The College Football Twitter phenomenon that has taken the world by storm has come to your favorite places to listen to podcasts. Hosted by the Message Board Genius himself, along with Hoos, Casey and Courtney!

Joined weekly by the biggest names in the College Sports landscape!

Each episode dissects message board posts and hilarity ensues. If you like @BoardG... more

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Latest Episodes

This week, we discuss all things Rutger(s), the World Cup, including people being mean to Freddy, MBG’s top-10 college football surprise teams for 2026, Morgan Wallen running down Clemson's famed hill, an Ole Miss fan who misses a time when the Egg B... more

This week, we discuss all things Georgia Tech, the adventures of Freddy, MBG’s top-5 college football matchups we want to see, the Brendan Sorsby fiasco, a Texas A&M fan who thinks Texas oilmen can fix college sports, the Alabama message board rumor ... more

This week, we discuss all things West Virginia, the World Cup, MBG’s top-10 most unhinged fan bases, whether the NCAA lawyers tanked their case against Brendan Sorsby, a Tennessee fan who wants to fight dirty, an FSU fan who wants to hire a private i... more

This week, we discuss all things Maryland, the Protect College Sports Act, Joey McGuire trolling Texas, an Auburn fan who doesn’t appreciate getting the business from Alabama and Georgia fans, a Texas A&M fan who thinks Dabo is a fraud, a Michigan fa... more

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Recent Guests

Jake Malasek
UVA Superfan and Barstool content creator
Barstool Sports
Episode: Episode #153: Jake Malasek!
Maggie Johnson
Missouri superfan and co-host of Mizzou That's Who
Mizzou That's Who / Missouri community
Episode: Episode #149: Friend of the Podcast – Maggie Johnson!
John Martin
College basketball guru; Field of 68 expert; Daily Memphian contributor
Field of 68, Daily Memphian
Episode: Episode #148: John Martin!
John Talty
National College Sports Reporter at CBS Sports; Wall Street Journal best-selling author
CBS Sports, The Price: What It Takes to Win in College Football's Era of Chaos
Episode: Episode #142: John Talty!
Joshua Perry
National Champion at Ohio State, NFL and NFL analyst
NBC Sports / Ohio State / Rushing the Field podcast
Episode: Episode #141: Joshua Perry!
Ben Portnoy
Sports Business Journal writer covering college sports since 2023
Sports Business Journal
Episode: Episode #138: Ben Portnoy!
Rob Williams
Co-host of SEC Sunday Night
Chief Sports Network
Episode: Episode #137: Crossover Show – SEC Sunday Night!
Craig McMichael
Co-host of SEC Sunday Night
Chief Sports Network
Episode: Episode #137: Crossover Show – SEC Sunday Night!
Charlie Potter
Senior Team Writer for Bama Online
Bama Online (On3)
Episode: Episode #136: Charlie Potter - Bama Online!

Hosts

Hoos
Host of MBG Podcast; main on-air persona
Casey
Co-host on MBG Podcast; vocal and analytical contributor
Courtney
Co-host on MBG Podcast; banter and guest coordination
MBG
Main host persona on MBG Podcast; brand voice of the show

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • So good and so funny!

    One of the best sports podcasts around! Can we start tracking the number of cuss words Courtney says?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KalenDeBurner
    United States9 months ago
  • Great show!!!

    Love the whole vibe of MBG!!! Keep it up and thanks for doing this show. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Sanfilippo | PodMatch.com
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast!

    The best and funniest CFB Podcast. Hilarious for the “common people” like myself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alltogthernow
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this show. They're so funny and they get the best guests!

    Podchaser
    5
    podcastmbg
    2 years ago
  • Love but…

    Love the Twitter love the podcast but is MBG doing his portion from a fish tank? Does he need a better microphone? Maybe I need my ears cleaned but I have to crank the sound when he speaks. No hate to him —he is great and entertaining but …aggfhw

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Yells dog
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Consistent hype around message-board humor and fan culture; some critique mic balance but content shines.
Fans appreciate strong sports insights paired with meme-driven segments and cross-promotions.
Audience loves the humor and camaraderie, with high praise for the banter and guest energy.
Longer episodes and steady humor are requested by a portion of listeners; overall very positive about format.
The show is seen as a unique, entertaining take on college football discourse.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode #153: Jake Malasek!
Q: Jake, what's it like working with Jon Gruden and how does that shape your content strategy?
Jake explains his role at Barstool, the daily interactions with Gruden, and how the dynamic informs the kind of content they produce, including leveraging NFL relationships and college football storytelling.
Episode #112: Pete Nakos!
Q: What was the sequence of events that led to your major reporting moment?
Nakos explains the initial phone call, the follow-up reporting, and the multiple checks and sources that confirmed the story before publication, emphasizing the careful process and ethical vetting.
Episode #117: Larry Williams!
Q: How has the move from Rivals to On3 impacted your work and connection with readers?
Larry explains that the move to On3 has infused greater vision and connectivity with subscribers, allowing reporters to be more responsive and accountable to their audience while staying current and innovative.
Episode #134: Flight Tracker!
Q: Which fan base do you feel sorriest for?
They discuss various fan bases, with Casey mentioning Rutgers and South Carolina, and others weighing in on Ole Miss, Nebraska, and Oregon State, emphasizing how fan communities experience churn and disappointment with season trajectories.
Episode #123: Stewart Mandel!
Q: What are your thoughts on Clemson's window and transfer portal impact?
Mandel notes Clemson has adapted with some transfer pieces but depth remains a concern; he emphasizes the need for depth when competing with top teams in a multi-game playoff format.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Message Board Geniuses

What is Message Board Geniuses about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A humor-driven roundtable about college football, fan culture, and the wild world of message boards. Episodes mix sharp banter with hot takes on NCAA rulings, playoffs formats, NIL, coaching moves, and branding in sports media, often anchored by guest perspectives from Barstool, CBS Sports, and other college-sports voices. A signature feature is reacting to outrageous posts and memes from message boards and social feeds, with light travel stories, trivia, and recurring segments that keep the tone playful while delivering informed sports analysis. The show stands out for blending insider fandom, pop culture riffs, and a community-driven vibe that appeals to passionate college football and sports fans who like humor mixed with analysis.

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Message Board Geniuses launched 4 years ago and published 164 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Message Board Geniuses include:

1. Jake Malasek
2. Maggie Johnson
3. John Martin
4. John Talty
5. Joshua Perry
6. Ben Portnoy
7. Rob Williams
8. Craig McMichael

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