Episode Recap: Birthdays, Brackets, and Berckmans Place

Opening Shoutout:
We kicked off this week’s episode with a special Happy Birthday to Mike’s beautiful daughter Taylor! 🎉

March Madness may be over, but the buzz is still strong—especially in Gainesville. Huge congrats to the Florida Gators, and hats off to The Hillbilly, who’s been on fire with his takes and predictions. Tricks got the spotlight too, as Mike reviewed his overall March performance—some wins, some... learning moments.

The conversation then turned to the UConn women’s team and a notable viewership drop. Without Caitlin Clark in the mix, ratings reportedly dipped by over 10 million viewers—an eye-opening stat in the world of college hoops.

But the biggest milestone of the week came from the ice:
Alex Ovechkin officially passed Wayne Gretzky’s legendary goal record with his 895th career goal.
It’s a moment that solidifies Ovi’s place in hockey history and reminds us why the NHL is one of the few leagues that still gets tradition and humility right.

All-Time Goal Leaders:

1. Alex Ovechkin (895)

2. Wayne Gretzky (894)

3. Gordie Howe (801)

4. Jaromir Jagr (766)

5. Brett Hull (741)

The azaleas are blooming and the green jackets are ready: it’s Masters Week. Mike broke down the key contenders—Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, Cam Smith and more. Or will someone from the field shock the world?

Then it was story time, as Mike shared his unforgettable experiences at Augusta National. One of the highlights? Berckmans Place—a $140 million VIP experience used only 12 days a year. This exclusive hospitality zone includes replicas of the 7th, 14th, and 16th greens, all the food and drink you can handle, and unmatched access for the golf elite.

We closed the show with another edition of The Hillbilly Network News

• The Hammer Chronicles – The legend grows

• Sands My Paper – You’ll have to tune in to understand

• And of course, Mike’s signature sign-off to wrap it all up

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