Ziggy makes a hard call, Bri leaves us hanging with a cliffhanger list, and—wait for it—Ziggy actually enjoys a sour. 🍻 College football is finally back, and Ziggy’s hyped (even if his son couldn’t care less). From debating mascots to dunking on the Texas Longhorns hype train, Ziggy lays out his Top 10 college football programs and why the championship might feel like déjà vu.

Meanwhile, Bri adds humor, nostalgia, and side tangents that take us from animated movies to scooter adventures. Toss in a stop at Celestial Beer Works Brewery to sample the West Coast IPA Squircel, and you’ve got the perfect mix of beer, football, and laughs.

Chapters

0:00 – Scooter adventures & Celestial Beer Works Brewery visit 1:41 – College football’s exciting start & early matchups to watch 12:03 – Top kids’ movies & college memories debate 18:02 – Fandom, multitasking game days & watching dilemmas 22:47 – Mascot debates & their wild quirks 24:47 – Ziggy’s Top 10 rankings & championship predictions 32:21 – Nostalgia & humor in movies and pop culture 34:48 – Rivalries, team dynamics & heated debates 42:25 – College football rankings revisited & underdog challenges 51:10 – Beer tasting adventures & fantasy football draft plans 1:05:46 – Wrapping it up: Top team predictions & Ziggy’s final hot take

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What does it take to walk around the world — literally? In this remarkable episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges sits down with explorer Karl Bushby, who has spent the last 27 years on a 36,000-mile mission to be the first person to circumnavigate the globe entirely on foot.

From surviving in Patagonia with little more than road scraps and berries, to crossing the icy, unforgiving Bering Strait, Karl’s journey has been defined by grit, danger, and an unshakable belief in the impossible. Along the way, he’s faced guerrillas in the Darien Gap, been detained by Russian authorities, and endured financial setbacks — yet through it all, he’s pushed forward, mile after mile.

Speaking from Istanbul as he nears the end of his epic journey, Karl shares his motivations, brushes with death, encounters with kindness, and the strict rules that have shaped his quest. This isn’t just a story about walking — it’s a testament to endurance, resilience, and the audacity of the human spirit.

If you’ve ever doubted what one person can achieve, Karl Bushby’s story will change your mind.

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Chapters:

0:01 – Introducing Karl Bushby: A lifetime adventurer joins from Istanbul 2:23 – Why walk the world? How a young paratrooper’s idea became a mission 8:00 – Surviving Patagonia with $500 and the kindness of strangers 12:34 – The two rules that define Karl’s journey 15:19 – Crossing the Bering Strait and being detained in Russia 18:45 – Facing guerrillas in the Darien Gap and 18 days in Panamanian jails 20:57 – Norm shifts gears: football picks, sponsors, and what’s ahead

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Mac continues his conversation with high school friends Adam Alexander and Jake Query. Adam is currently the most prominent TV play-by-play voice for NASCAR, and Jake calls IndyCar racing and hosts his own sports radio talk show in his native Indianapolis.

What happens when two high school buddies with a love for sports media grow into household names in IndyCar and NASCAR? In this episode of Sunset Lounge, host Mac Engel sits down with longtime friends Jake Query and Adam Alexander for a conversation that’s equal parts nostalgic, insightful, and inspiring.

From running makeshift radio shows for fun to calling the Indy 500 and NASCAR’s biggest races, Jake and Adam share how persistence, mentorship, and saying “yes” shaped their journeys. Along the way, they reflect on the professors who believed in them, the internships that cracked doors wide open, and the friendships that never faded.

This isn’t just a trip down memory lane—it’s a masterclass in carving a career in sports broadcasting while staying true to your roots. Whether you’re chasing your own big break or just love behind-the-scenes stories from the world of sports media, this one delivers.

Chapters:

0:01 – Lifelong friendships & early career sparks in sports media 6:54 – The role of parental pride, validation, and mentorship 10:59 – High school broadcasting antics & friendships that stuck 19:11 – The legendary “mock Indianapolis 500” radio show 21:37 – Defining career moments in IndyCar and NASCAR broadcasting 28:31 – Sunset Lounge celebrates its anniversary with a big lineup 32:28 – The “Three V’s” & PhD of career success explained 35:54 – The power of saying “yes” and building lasting relationships 37:39 – Wrapping up: celebrating friendship, perseverance, and passion

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