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Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 5 - CC, Dan Hurley, and The BucksOn episode 5 of Just Another Podcast we discuss... Connecticut basketball coach Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers six-year seven million-dollar contract, and why it's not advisable to fix something that isn't broken. Why the Bucks screwed up getting rid of Jrue Holiday and what the Bucks need to get back to the promised land. Caitlin Clark left off Team USA Basketball for the upcoming Olympics - but is she deserving of the spot in the first place? 2024-06-1850 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 3 - Hatin On CaitlinAfter a rough welcome to the WNBA, people worldwide have come together to discuss the treatment of rookies in the league and whether it is becoming a problem. This conversation was introduced by a flagrant 1 by Chennady Carter against CC - leading to an uncomfortable moment for media immediately following the game in which Clark's "impact" was questioned. The impact is undeniable - but the treatment of rookies/rivalries is nothing new - and Nate thinks it's good for the game. 2024-06-1020 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 2 - Nothing Is Sacred (End of NBA on TNT)The moment basketball fans have long dreaded has finally arrived, as the beloved crew we once knew will be departing on their final ride come next season. ESPN is nearing a deal with the NBA that will effectively end the NBA on TNT and take away the likes of Shaq, Ernie, Chuck, and Kenny. Nothing is sacred in the world of sports anymore. 2024-05-2718 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Just Another Podcast - Pilot EpisodeOn our first edition of 'Just Another Podcast' we dive head first into our best topics around the world of sports this week... 1:50: Show Open/Introductions8:05: Austin Rivers comments about the NBA vs NFL18:30: The return of NCAA Football and why Donovan Edwards deserves a spot on the cover. 29:05: The new "blast" stat in baseball. 43:30: Caitlin Clark and her "welcome to the WNBA" - as well as the cultural shift that women's basketball is undergoing. 2024-05-2054 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 81 - The Numbers Guy (with Payton Corcoran)A close friend of the show and former co-worker, Payton Corcoran, knows a thing or two about football and numbers. A former offensive lineman and current accounting major at Hope University, Payton believes his talent for everything finance and workhorse mentality will deliver him the life he wants. We cover... - Good mics = good results - Kelly Stafford and saying the things Matt can’t- Better cameras = respect for how fast NFL players are - There are levels to the game of football in college (unlike some other sports)2023-01-3154 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 80 - Love and Hot Dogs (with Lydia Gryguc)My beloved joins me on episode 80 as I take her to the most magical hot dog joint in the state, Yesterdog. Located on the Northeast side of Grand Rapids, Yesterdog has set the standard for feel-good food in the state's biggest city since 1976. But despite my nostalgia, would the dog stand a chance against the taste buds of a Detroiter? Lydia gives her rankings for three of the four main dogs, and we discuss... - Have we started yet? - Deciding the order - Lydia starts with a stunning ranking o...2023-01-2618 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 79 - The Flying Dutchman (Dylan Vandenberg)Dylan Vandenberg has been all over the place. Fluent in three languages and the art of throwing a baseball, Dylan talks about his life from a cultural perspective and what brought him to Grand Rapids, Michigan. We cover... - Drinking habits in Europe vs. the USA - Canada does have Dr. Pepper - Living in Greece, the Netherlands, Canada, AND the United States - Cussing out the host… in Greek, tho. - It is NOT called soccer - The Netherlands and Orange - Messi is the undisputed goat - ...2023-01-2342 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 78 - The Matrix and Jim HarbaughIn episode 78, Wang explains... - Death, taxes, and the Harbaugh brothers fumbling on the one-yard line. - RUN THE DAMN BALL - Doug Pederson is the coach of the year in the NFL. - OBJ is a clown, and celebrities shouldn't be worshipped like gods. - The Matrix isn't real, and Andrew Tate is kinda lame. - How Michigan chanted the NIL world and what to expect in the future. #hangin 2023-01-1823 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 77 - I'm BackThe Hangin' With Wang Podcast returns with a rapid-fire recap of what we've seen in the new year so far... - New year, new resolutions... keep that same energy all year. - Michigan football choked... bad... and the magic number is 2. - The refs and Lions... oh my! - The SEC dominates football, but just barely. New episodes are coming every week. Keep hangin' 2023-01-1219 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 76 - Pulaski Days with Matt Bilski0:00: Where to position the mic and guest introduction. 2:00: Buying too many beer tickets and Rick Strike.6:00: The story behind the biggest Polish holiday in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 8:00: The parade and the people love our glizzies. 10:00: Matt tries out for the #2 position on the podcast. 12:00: White man beats. 14:00: Matt is running dudes over. 15:30: Why Matt didn’t stick with IWU football. 18:00: The rise of Grand Valley State foo...2022-10-1825 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 75 - What's Wrong With Chilis?0:00: Edna Mode and why Wang does what he does. 4:00: The festival: Horses, elephant ears, and 26,000 strong. 6:00: Flavors got us losing our minds. 7:45: The cats love Wang 10:00: Aj and the cat documentary 12:00: Getting a dog for the cats 14:00: And the horse 16:00: What’s wrong with Chilis? 19:00: It’s 11:11pm. Make a wish. 22:00: Aj and robots 25:00: Hurricane Ian29:00: The “fuck around and find out” scale 32:00: Tua and Concussions 46:55: Aaron Judge 49:00: The Yankee fans that dropped the bag 51:00: Sign off2022-10-0352 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 74 - Getting End Zoned0:00: Herm Edwards getting fired from Arizona State as he walked off the field after losing to EMU. 3:00: What it sounded like when Ed Orgeron got fired 5:00: Did Herm really do THAT bad? 6:30: Happy one-year anniversary, we think? And Art Prize. 8:00: Is J-walking a crime? 10:00: The odd story from our brainstorming session. 13:50: What is art? 17:00: When Wang stepped on a piece of artwork 21:30: Aj getting pissed at the g...2022-09-2645 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 73 - Return of the Cowbell0:00: MORE COWBELL BABY and triggering every other person in the building 1:45: The ring and scaring all of the other people in the building 4:00: A little trip to Yellowstone National Park 5:30: Live from Yellowstone 7:00: Disaster 8:30: The end of Aj and Wang 11:00: The design of the cowbell and da Ducks 12:30: Win early and lose late? Or the other way around? 14:00: Georgia rules the world 17:30: Injuri...2022-09-1940 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 72 - Harry and The QueenHWW Episode 72 Time Stamps - 0:00-4:00: Remembering 9/11/2001 - 5:00: Catching up, college football review, and the unfortunate end to the Whitecaps season.- 7:30: In Grand Rapids? Catch a ‘Caps game! - 9:00: Remembering the negative stuff but not obsessing over it. - 10:00: The Ducks beat mighty Eastern Washington, and the need to keep JJ McCarthy around. - 12:20: Notre Dame has the worst fan base. - 13:30: But man, they are loyal. - 14:1...2022-09-1255 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 71 - The Return of The FootballHWW Episode 71 - 0:00-0:51: Before we start the show, we honor Mikhail Gorbachev. - 1:50: Golf outing got to Aj - 3:00: Aj golf advice – grip it and rip it. - 4:30: Missing the put to become a legend. - 6:30: The magical pass that never was. - 12:00: Nate gets rocked- 14:45: Aj also gets rocked - 16:11: Football is back - 17:22: Fire up chips and the magical lateral - 19:12: The Michi...2022-09-0547 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 70 - Bruce the BearHWW Episode 70 0:15 (Wang Texting Aj's sister… or is it his mother?)1:00 (Clearing memory for our videos/TikTok Announcement) 2:13 (Aj working with a broken tripod) 3:18 (Aj running Wang through what "recently deleted" means) 4:10 (The weekly process of deleting everything) 6:20 (Thank you, Carter, and back to the tripod)8:00 (I got the wrong peppers) 9:18 (Aj goes camping) 10:20 (Aj and Wang go out west?) 12:15: Creepy...2022-08-2943 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 69 - Nice with Carter Cobb6:49: Engineering talk – what got Carter started? Also, the different types of musical artists he has worked with. 10:31: Another hard drive moment and Carter finding work/life/side-hustle balance. 13:57: Work to live, don’t live to work, and the Seinfeld of podcasts. 16:21: What percentage of what Carter learned in school does he apply in real life? 17:57: Sim Racing. 18:57: Our listeners ACTUALLY listen. 20:16: Carter is upset by no cowbell… so our good buddy Brendan Ross decided to do something about it. The all-new Hangin’ With Wang Cowbell. 22:30: Th...2022-08-151h 26
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 68 - All-Time Congressional Baseball GameWelcome back to the Hangin' With Wang Podcast. I'm Nate Wangler, alongside my broadcast partner Aj Mohr as we get set for one of the biggest showdowns in baseball history as the all-time Republicans square off against the all-time Democrats. In a showdown for the ages (with some extracurricular activities), the Dems and Republicans throw down for bragging rights. 1:32-10:47: Scene setter and lineups - Aj and Wang break down both teams and what to expect from both teams. Wang also explains a late scratch to the Democrats lineup. 12:47-15:49: 2022-08-0843 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 67 - Baseball > VotingWe here on the Hangin' With Wang Podcast believe that voting is outdated and, frankly, just not worth it. Rather, let's form two baseball teams and see who wins. Fair? On episode 67 of the Hangin' With Wang Podcast, we touch on... - Our failing mental health. - Happy Birthday Jeff Mohr! - How it's weird to say "congrats" on a birthday. - Aj dancing on a boat. - Getting suspended and drawing Ds. - Sleeping Naked. - Brittney Griner. - Our presidential pitching staff. And m...2022-08-0158 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 66 - Broken Backs and Faster HorsesAj and Wang come into episode 66 fresh off of moving from one residence to another (and ditching loads of STUFF they don't need along the way). And while Aj's knees crack... and Wang's groin hurts... we're reminded of some of the beauties of moving and what makes a neighborhood (and a fresh start) great. On this show, we talk over our latest unfortunate (yet hilarious) moving stories before Aj relives some of his finest memories from the biggest country music festival in Michigan. Congrats to everyone who made it through another year of Fas...2022-07-2551 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 65 - Who's Calling?In Episode 65 of the Hangin' With Wang Podcast.... We talk about Aj and Wang's big move and some of the booby traps and nicknacks Aj's grandfather left behind in the house. Then, we go old-school radio style and open up the phone lines to allow our listeners the chance to voice their pleasure (or displeasure) with the podcast (as well as some personal vendettas against Aj and me). (17:55-end)And if you listen closely at the beginning, you might even get to hear the dulcet tones of Aj and Wang to...2022-07-1838 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 64 - Cassidy CobbAj's step-sister Cassidy Cobb swings by for episode 64 on the Hangin' With Wang Podcast. From covering sports for Central Michigan in both TV News and Radio... to receiving her bachelor's degree and pursuing a career in sports media... to landing in an unexpected position with Ferris State, going after her master's, and leaving journalism entirely... Cassidy tells all about her winding journey and where she wants to be in the future. We also cover the struggle that was COVID and having to cover stories that are gut-wrenching while receiving criticism from people in a post-truth so...2022-07-111h 21
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 63 - 'MericaHappy America Day to all our listeners across the Hangin' With Wang Podcast world; this one is for you! Aj and Wang cover some of their fourth of July memories, traditions, and other random funny stories to help you through your drunken adventures. Put on red, white, and blue, crack a cold one, and listen to episode 63. 2022-07-0435 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 62 - Derek MohrIf you've seen any of our cover art on Instagram, you've more than likely heard of our guest on episode 62. Derek Mohr (Aj's brother) is a seasoned graphic designer who has created several pieces, including all of our artwork on the Hangin' With Wang Podcast. We discuss... - The transition from doodling in high school to digital art, and how that landed Derek a position. - The good and bad of social media and how to make art POP. - Where Derek finds creativity and some of the odd strategies artists have. - What...2022-06-271h 14
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 61 - .69 a Gallon and a MailbagOn this edition of the Hangin' With Wang podcast, we asked YOU, the listener, to submit questions... about anything... ever. We got some sports ones... some obscure ones... some deep ones... and some straight-up weird ones. Also, we discuss how a specific gas station owner in California accidentally set gas prices to 0.69 a gallon - and the sheer mayhem that followed. Thank you to everyone that submitted questions—new voices are coming in the upcoming weeks. #Hangin2022-06-201h 01
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 60 - Heavy Metal and Good 'Za w/Brendan RossFull-time welder and loyal listener Brendan Ross swings by to make his podcast debut and share all about the life of a welder. School is for some people, but for others like Brendan, jumping into the workforce was something he's wanted to do for a long time (and there is nothing wrong with that). We also discuss our top-5 pizza spots in Grand Rapids, from 5 being the worst to 1 being the best. Do you agree with our list? 2022-06-1756 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 59 - Draymond and Miles w/ Harrison MichalowskiHarrison Michalowski drops by to co-host episode 59 on the Hangin' With Wang Podcast as we do a little bit of everything. 1.) We list off all of our NFL division winners and why. With the NFL season right around the corner, we tackle who we think will win each division and some dark horse teams to look out for. 2.) NBA Finals reactions, and is Draymond Green of any value to the Warriors? 3.) Harry reviews Top Gun before we delve into whether or not mustaches are, in fact, "in." Welcome to the 80...2022-06-1345 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 57 - Birthday Bash and Nashville w/Alex SzotkoAlex Szotko is a friend of the show, a loyal listener, and a drummer by trait. A west Michigan legend and cousin of Aj, he drops by the show to talk about his journey to where he is today, his move to Nashville to join the country music world, and the opportunity to open for Toby Keith at the Birthday Bash. From high school drummer, to drumline director, to performing as a mascot at baseball games, to drumming for some of the biggest names in country music, Alex has been everywhere - and he's here to tell...2022-05-301h 36
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 56 - Dixie DelicacyIn Episode 56 of the Hangin' With Wang Podcast, Wang devours some of the best fast food the deep south offers. Away on vacation in South Carolina, Wang drops by Cook Out and Bojangles to see if the bite matches the hype. One bite, EVERYONE knows the rules. Then we conclude the episode with a look back at Episode 51, "What Is Beef?" where we talk with Aj's new girlfriend and one of our favorite guests. Bojangles Order: Bo's Chicken Sandwich medium combo (rated best sandwich at Bojangles by Mashed.com...2022-05-231h 25
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 55 - Bullhorns and Bullsh!tAfter nearly getting jumped and fighting our way through angry crowds, Aj and Wang finally reunite in the studio that started it all. What's on tap... - Bullhorns, protestors, and Wang to save the day. - Father Sack and kids throwing heat. - Ben Joyce, and is he actually throwing 105.5 MPH? WHOOPS Part 2... - Wang, Aj, and the night we crashed without a clue. - The Uber driver that ignores stop signs. - 3 AM Drives with the heat on and the lullaby channel blaring. Then we conclude with some...2022-05-161h 00
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 54 - NL Hair Team and WHOOPSIn episode 54 of the Hangin' With Wang Podcast, we unveil our selections for the National League All-Hair Team and our top fuck-ups throughout life (and there are plenty of them). Segment 1: Intro and Explanation With the studio undergoing extensive renovations, Aj and Wang were forced to turn to an old (and unconventional) trick to help optimize audio and record the podcast. Going "under the covers," if you will. Segment 2: National League All-Hair Team Kenley Janson: Atlanta Braves Steven Okert: Miami Marlins Trevor Williams: New York M...2022-05-091h 05Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)FLASH EPISODE 53 - This or That? Would You Rather?Not all of our shorts end up getting posted on the Instagram page. Therefore, we post them here. Enjoy "This or that? Would You Rather?" as we prepare for more flash segments and episodes throughout the week. #Hangin 2022-05-0219 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 52 - Plan BDespite an other-than-ideal situation, Aj and Wang bring you episode 52 from the comfy suburban home of Austin James Mohr. With a digital fire burning in the background and the sound of motorcycles whizzing by, we bring you the quality content you love. What's on deck... Segment One: The MLB All-Hair Team (American League) - Andrew "Big Country" Chafin - RP/Detroit Tigers - Matt Strahm: RP/Boston Red Sox - Josh Flemming: RP/Tampa Bay Rays - Phoenix Sanders: ...2022-04-251h 02Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 51 - What Is Beef?Maddie Reeves rejoins us for episode 51 of the Hangin' With Wang Podcast, where we cover... 0:00-2:18: Deleting floppy bird and how Vine was king... 2:20: This episode is brought to you by Prep Sports... 4:30: We need money... 8:11: Softball is a riot... 9:45: Hitting your first home run and the silent treatment... 11:10: Happy 80th birthday to Wang's gpops and family love for the podcast... 12:05: What is beef?... 15:00: Sportsman and baseball... 16:00: Klayton Kershaw pulled after seven perfect innings with just 80 pitches... 20:00: Broadcast>podcast...2022-04-181h 06Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 50 - Bruce Wang (With Guests: Lucas Murphy, Maddie Reeves and Lydia Gryguc)For the first time in Hangin' With Wang history, we bring three different guests on to celebrate episode number 50! Segment 1: Fishin' with Lucas MurphyWest Catholic alumni, pro fisherman, and friend of the podcast, Lucas Murphy, drops by the show to talk about how his love for fishing led him to the opportunity of a lifetime in a place he never expected. We also talk about the rise of popularity in the sport of fishing, cultural differences down south, what kind of fishing Lucas does now, how much of a financial...2022-04-111h 08
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 49 - The Slap Heard 'Round the WorldIn episode 49 of the Hangin' With Wang podcast, Aj and Wang look back at the week that was. From the slap heard around Hollywood to April fools to the final four to our very first "award show," this is one episode you don't want to miss. Show Intro: Wang pulls the ultimate April fools prank on Aj to kick off the show. Segment 1 (3:14): March Basketball... April Fools... Will Smith. In this segment, Wang and Aj talk about what to expect in the national championship and Duke's destiny (cue the Hang...2022-04-0453 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 48 - PeacocksDespite their recent loss to North Carolina, St. Peter's made history by becoming the first 15-seed to advance to the Elite 8. This episode is dedicated to you, St. Peter's. From your best player rocking a porn stache to upsetting Purdue on National Peacocks Day, this episode is dedicated to one of the best NCAA Tournaments we've seen in recent memory. Segment 1: St. Peter's and North Macedonia... Madness and March. 1:06: Show intro and Aj's new fancy uniform. 2:10: Live in-game reactions to St. Peter's vs. Purdue in the Sweet 16...2022-03-281h 16Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 47 - LeMadnessIt's March, which means upsets, cinderellas, and millions of people pretending to know something about basketball. In this flash episode, Wang covers why the Lakers suck and his top-2 reasons why Lebron will not win another title in Los Angeles, Tom Brady's return, tournament madness, and our all-new "Question of the Week". Seg One: Lebron and the Lakers are in trouble, but have priorities changed? Also, Tom Brady is returning to the NFL because of "unfinished business". Seg Two: MSU falls to Duke... the same lesson we have to l...2022-03-2333 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)FLASH EPISODE 46 - All Ball with Arsenio ArringtonIn episode 46, we go one-on-one with former NAIA All-American and basketball standout at Aquinas College, Arsenio Arrington, who recently inked a deal with the Denver Nuggets G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold. From Roberto Clemente High School in West Town, Chicago, to the NAIA, to affiliated basketball just one step away from the NBA, Arsenio talks about defying the odds and the journey to where he is now. 0:00: Show Intro... 2:00: Immediate feelings after signing the G League deal, and the reality of seeing NBA vets up close and personal... 2:57: Who di...2022-03-1724 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 45 (and a half) with Joe ZimmermanAn avid listener and West Michigan Whitecaps Promotions Intern, Joe Zimmerman, stops by the show for episode 45. Wang and Aj open with their top-3 storylines from the week before diving into the current state of baseball and what needs to change. Then we conclude with our own version of March Madness, the "Hangin' With Wang" sound drop tournament. Wang chooses 16 of the best sound drops from our first 44 episodes and puts them head-to-head to figure out which one is king. Show Warmup (0:00-7:47)- 0:00: The odd-shaped mics and the legend of...2022-03-141h 25Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 44 - Karaoke NightWe're all about soul on the Hangin' With Wang Podcast. Therefore, after breaking down our top-3 storylines of the week, Wang and Aj hit up the local pub for karaoke night. Wang sings to his long-lost ex while Aj breaks out an oldie. 0:00: Ripped jeans suck and Wang rocking the "little league coach" look for the podcast... 1:03: Aj takes his bruises as an ump... 2:30: Grown little kids and taking baseballs off the shin... 5:04: Just wear the damn shin pads and the long history of nut shots in baseball... 6:30: Nut shot...2022-03-071h 07Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 43 - Putin Sucks0:00: Show intro and try to work on good posture. 1:10: Russia invades Ukraine and the early stages of what could be World War 3. 2:00: Should the United States get involved? 3:00: Putin is trying to conquer Ukraine overnight. 4:00: Women and children being evacuated, lines in Ukraine to get assault rifles and ammo, and why no country would ever invade the United States. 5:34: The patriotism of the Ukrainian people and the willingness to fight for their homeland. 6:18: Joy Behar and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad show. 7:34: Putin...2022-02-281h 03Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 42 - Let's Get WeirdOn episode 42 of the 'Hangin' With Wang' Podcast, Wang and Aj revisit their top-3 storylines of the week before finishing off with a segment we like to call "ya know what I hate?". 1. The Mad Pooper 2. Stephanie Matto sells farts for upwards of $1,000 a bottle. 3. Sloth saved from powerline 0:00-7:02: The "Detroit Rams" and our Super Bowl recap... 8:16: We do not recommend you do this at home... 8:50: Story #3: Sloth saved from powerline... 9:35: If you see a sloth on a powerline, call somebody. Do Squirrels like the taste o...2022-02-211h 00Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 41 - It's Not A Goodbye, It's A See You LaterShow Intro: Aj dedicates Episode 41 to his late grandfather, Thaddeus "Ted" Szotko. 1:30: Grandad Bourbon and grandad Szotko's favorite drink. 3:17: Drinking just a LITTLE too much church wine. 4:41: Natty Ice guy. 6:32: Drinking grandpas Baileys and Wang take a sip of grandma's "apple juice." 8:00: Janet Mohr convinces Aj not to drink black coffee, and Wang's grandpa reads the paper and sips on his coffee and ridiculous hours of the morning. 9:24: The Grand Rapids Press lost a valued customer and the joy of Aj's grandpa when he saw...2022-02-141h 18Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 40 - Edward Fortyhands0:20.66: Aj is racing against his demons, and Wang tries to navigate the soundboard with stuff strapped to his hands. 4:12: Joe Rogan is getting heat over COVID remarks. 5:33: The obesity problem and people wearing complete outfits and makeup to the gym. 6:55: Roid rage, non-commercial gyms, and other reasons women outlive men. 7:55: The Lunk alarm and judging judgment-free zone. 9:43: Vince Wilfork was a massive man. 11:49: IT'S THE SUPER BOWL (and the pro bowl yaaaaayyyyy). 12:30: Torching middle schoolers in some football and Aj's pants fell in pract...2022-02-071h 08Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 39 - Dude, Where's My Car?0:13: Do you like snowboarding? 1:56: Wang thinks ducks are funny. 3:05: Family guy on in the studio and Aj's classic impersonations. 3:35: Joining the circus. 4:30: Tigers are cool and cuddly until they're not... and is the new Tiger King even worth watching? 6:20: Aj gets kidnapped. 7:30: Replacing the cig problem but not the nic problem. 8:47: Eazy-E and brainstorming the intro song. 10:00: We ALREADY need a pee break. 11:20: Our babysitters and older siblings helping us build character. 12:30: Wang's babysitters put lemon juice in his pizza, and the...2022-01-311h 05Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 38 - Three Dudes One Mic (With Luke Schrock)Wang's former broadcast partner and friend of the show Luke Schrock joins the podcast this week to shoot the shit. No scripts.... no bullet points... just three dudes and a mic. Follow the Hangin' With Wang Podcast on Instagram: @hanginwithwang. 2022-01-241h 38Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 37 - Beating Cancer (Guest: Christian Galloway)"It's not the load that breaks you; it's the way you carry it." Friend of the podcast and cancer survivor, Chris Galloway, tells all about his recent battle with stage 3 T-Cell Lymphoma and how his community, family, and helped keep the faith during his fight. Plus, a few laughs here and there... 0:00-2:00: Show intro... 2:10: Christian's story... 7:12: 21 years old and staring death in the face... 9:51: Lymphoma, covid, and isolation... 12:00: The power of "team"... 15:55: "That would never happen to me"... 17:20: ...2022-01-171h 11Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 36 - Debate Night Wang and Aj go head-to-head on debate night on the Hangin' With Wang Podcast. 3:47: Aj and his super special brownies. 4:32: The TikTok debate... again. 11:00: Starting the pod loose... not drunk, but loose. 11:52: Aj vs Wang: what would we do during a zombie invasion? 24:12: Is cloning ok? Do you want a mini-me? 27:31: Should plastic water bottles be banned? 28:56: Clowns are scary: agree or disagree? 30:41: Are bad words bad? 32:09: Is esports an actual sport? 37:05: Aj talks about life in Alaska. 38:23: 2022-01-101h 03Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 35 - The Best of the BestFor episode 35, we take a look back at Wang's picks for top-3 interviews all-time on the show before handing out a few honorable mentions. Thank you to all that have come on the show and my loyal listeners. Hangin' With Wang to the moon all 2022. 3.) Noah Willsea (Episode 4)A former teammate of mine, Noah, talks about his role as the captain for LSU Rugby and the sport's growth in America. He also talks about his Instagram page (@gasstationreviews) and ranks his top gas stations. 2.) Daishaun Hardnett/Nolan Moore (Episode 7) 2022-01-031h 53
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 34 - New Year, Same PodAs we approach 2022, Wang and Aj revisit some of their best (and worst) moments from 2021 and our goals for the show in the new year. 0:13.5: Aj and Wang LIVE from the NYE party downtown Grand Rapids. 2:04: Show intro and outline. 3:00: Christmas recap and our best gifts from Santa. 6:05: Aj cries to get out of a speeding ticket. 8:00: Record sales for dispensaries and why family sometimes isn't the BEST. 12:23: 2021 - the year of bleh.... and why Wang brought back the pod. 15:00: Some of Wang's...2021-12-271h 12
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 33 - Merry ChryslerWelcome to our Christmas special here on the Hangin With Wang Podcast! In this episode, we revisit some of our fondest Christmas memories, traditions, favorite gifts, and everything else Chrysler before revealing our gifts for each other and embarking on our very first mailbag segment. From Aj and Wang to all of our listeners, have a merry Christmas! 1:30-3:20: Show intro, secret Santa, and previewing our very first mailbag segment. 3:22: Why a gift card is the best gift money can buy. 4:33: How bourbon helps fuel Aj's holiday c...2021-12-191h 13
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 32 - Life On LockdownWhat comes to mind when you think of the quarantine life? Were your days full of drinking and nothing but video games? Or did you sit in near-empty stadiums where you could hear a pin drop? We talk everything about our lives on lockdown, as well as all the random stuff you hate to love. (0:13.000 - 2:48) The beauty and comedy of broadcasting sports games in a stadium that is 95% empty. (3:15) The mystery of the missing cowbell and how we feel. (4:30) Fan mail, fan mail, FAN MAIL. (6:55-9:3...2021-12-1356 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 31 - Functioning PsychosWe all did crazy shit when we were younger, but what are some of the things you've done that you'd prefer to forget? In this episode, we revisit some of those moments before rambling on about some other random stuff. We conclude the podcast with a guest appearance from a friend and avid Notre Dame fan, Brett Wildman, talking about Brian Kelly and the future of Irish football. (0:00 - 6:38) Aj and Wang practice to become YouTube sensations, Worldstar becomes our first sponsor, and Floyd Mayweather never wears the same pair of...2021-12-071h 32
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 30 - Upsets and HangoversThe holiday season means drinks with your closest friends and family in the places we know so well and watching the teams we love so much. The holiday season is also for learning (again) why you can't drink as much as you think you can. We revisit our worst hangovers and our favorite cures before recapping rivalry week and predicting where the Ducks and the Wolverines finish the year. (0:00-9:00) Aj and Wang's favorite hangover cure, why Wang left Aj out in the bitter cold, and Aj teaches us about screwdrivers. 2021-11-301h 27
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 29 - Thanksgiving SpecialThanksgiving is just around the corner, and here on the Hangin With Wang Podcast we revisit the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to turkey day. (4:25) Why getting drunk around family is different than your typical drunken experience. (7:00) The Lions......... (the ugly). (17:00) Our favorite dish and why stuffing sucks and stuffing it up the turkey's, ya know. (22:44) Food stacking is an art form. (25:50) Intense family games after dinner. (33:33) Why Black Friday (and humans) suck. (51:30) Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade... a holiday favo...2021-11-221h 01
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 28 - Pet PeevesIt's the little things that piss you off the most. In this episode, Wang and Aj revisit some of their biggest pet peeves - and ALL the little things that drive them to insanity. (0:00 - 6:00): What do this podcast and a clean Lil Wayne song have in common? Show topic introduction. (7:19): Gym time... not social hour. (10:47): EVERYBODY SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AJ. (12:45): Parking in handicap spots and Batman giving you a reason to be handicapped. (17:14): Teaching America how to use a roundabout. (22:16): Bi...2021-11-151h 30
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 27 - Goals and AspirationsThe 'Hangin With Wang' Podcast takes a look into the future as Aj and Wang lay out their plans and goals they want to achieve. (0:00 - 7:00): Teaching Aj how to turn his phone into a hot spot, and Wang takes on the entire Washington football team by himself. (11:00): Aj and his tall ceilings (to fit the biggest Christmas tree he can find). (26:00): C-sections and why you should thank your mother (WARNING: GRAPHIC). (30:00): Building credit is stupid and here's why. (33:11): The difference between realistic goals and unrealistic expectations. (50:00): Being d...2021-11-081h 47
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 26 - Conspiracy TheoriesIn episode 26 of the 'Hangin With Wang' Podcast, we take a look at some of the most famous conspiracy theories, our takes on them, as well as who may be "pulling the strings" behind the scenes. - Is Tupac alive and well in Cuba? Something the father of politics and one of the best rappers of all time MIGHT have in common. - The Illuminati and human nature. How absolute power corrupts absolutely and celebrities selling their souls for worldly pleasures. - Bigfoot? Lol - Robot lovers... and how it is easie...2021-11-011h 22
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 25 - Getting ROCKEDOn this edition of the Hangin' With Wang Podcast... (0:00 - 4:00): Wang tries out a new microphone (unsuccessfully), and Aj still has trouble facing the mic. (5:00 - 13:30): Wang and Aj make their own real-life my players. (18:30): Aj gets paid for his car... and the running good guy/bad guy dynamic. (20:00): Horrible jobs of our past... Wang shaking signs and Aj shaking his money maker. (35:25): Aj and his unibrow. (38:45): Our Wally (dumbass) of the week. (42:30): That one time Aj almost met Jesus. (53:15): Hangin With Wang... FROM MIA...2021-10-251h 14Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 24 - Mental Health JourneyIn this episode, Aj and Wang detail their mental health journeys and reflect on the crucial lessons they've learned along the way. All of this is in the hope of helping someone fight through the struggles they face today. (0:00 - 4:00): Nate and AJ have to make a studio audible... Aj's family dinner and props from listeners... Wang lost his voice over the weekend. (4:00 - 12:00): Introducing the show... mental health and tragedy, the Chris Farley story. (12:22): Nate's first encounter with depression. (15:44): Aj's first encounter with depression. (23:52-28:16): Words of advice from...2021-10-181h 18
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 23 - Rants Of The WeekOn this edition of 'Mohr Wangs, More Problems' on the Hangin' With Wang Podcast... - (Intro - 2:00): Aj's mom tells him to stop dropping bombs like a sailor. - (2:00 - 18:00): Is college too expensive? Is a degree worth it in 2021? Is the college experience worth the financial setback? - (42:00): The HWW Curse - (19:45-52:00): Our phones know everything about us. What are the dangers of social media? (Including an eerie reminder to "feed the deer". )- (53:00-56:40): USE THE RIGHT FORM OF "THEIR" AND "YOUR". - (1:01:40): Aj's roomma...2021-10-111h 15Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 22 - Cayden KregelArea Representative for Fellowship of Christian Athletes and friend of mine, Cayden Kregel, stops by for episode 22. Acting as a mentor to high school athletes comes with plenty of challenges. Cayden reflects on some of the obstacles and lays out his approach to gaining the trust of athletes and guiding them towards Christ through their sports. He also details his faith journey and what led him to the position he is in now. 2021-10-0648 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)EP 21 - I WILL NOT Eat Green Eggs And Ham On this edition of 'Mohr Wangs, More Problems'...- (1:00 - 20:00): Aj's interesting week at work and the jabroni who cost him $2,600. - (25:52): Why it isn't advisable to eat eggs that have turned green... as demonstrated in real life by AJ. - (35:12): Why the DOG is actually a CAT. - (40:00): Nate and AJ predict Oregon/Stanford... lol - (1:00:01 - end): Every states most interesting town/village/city name. 2021-10-041h 22Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 20 - Finding Truth/Top Viral Moments Of The WeekOn this episode of 'Mohr Wangs, More Problems' Aj and I... Revisit the top viral moments of the week... - MGK and Connor McGregor - Kaleb Ort (Aquinas College) becomes just the third saint to ever play in the MLB. - Virtual Reality madness. - Esports gamer injures himself by celebrating a dub. We also share our personal experiences, sports blunders, and where we stand on Roman Catholicism (and how we found God in unconventional places). And a bunch of stuff you didn't know you needed to hear. Chee...2021-09-201h 47Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 19 - Long Ball NightmaresIn this edition of 'Mohr Wangs, More Problems' Aj and Wang revisit some of the top news and sports stories from last week. - The sports world honoring those who lost their lives in 9/11. - What the world of baseball was, and what it is turning into (would Babe Ruth stand a chance in the league today?) - Why in the world someone brought a cat to a sporting event... and the hero that saved it. - Sports recap and HOW BOUT THEM DUCKS. - Other viral moments/memories2021-09-131h 52Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Ep. 18 Hangin' With Wang (Mohr Wangs... More Problems/ Ep.1) - With AJ MohrIn this new twist on the 'Hangin With Wang' Podcast, we step away from the conventional one-on-one format and let loose. On this first edition of 'Mohr Wangs, More Problems' we... - Introduce our newest co-host (Aj Mohr... Mohr Wangs, More Problems... get it?) - 7:30: Aj learns how to operate a television. - 25:00: Kermit the Frog and Jon Gruden (head coach of the LV Raiders) stop by after several hours at the bar. - 34:00: How Lance Armstrong and Kermit the Frog went from Nate's childhood heroes to just pure disap...2021-09-0851 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 17 - Maddie Reeves“Travel is a fantastic self-development tool, because it extricates you from the values of your culture and shows you that another society can live with entirely different values and still function and not hate themselves. This exposure to different cultural values and metrics then forces you to reexamine what seems obvious in your own life and to consider that perhaps it’s not necessarily the best way to live." And for blogger, world traveler, and soon-to-be podcaster Maddie Reeves, it was traveling and living outside of the culture she was born in that helped form the person she is...2021-08-3059 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 16 - AJ Mohr"If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans." And we did have a plan... I would be the next Dan Dickerson, and he would be the next Justin Verlander. However, after a career-ending UCL tear, Aj was forced to step away from the game he loved until bouncing back in a position he never pictured himself being in. In this episode, we discuss... - Memories of our playing days and some other-than-smart decisions we made through high school and college. - The highs of being one of the best...2021-08-231h 39Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 15 - Jesse Campbell"The grass isn't greener on the other side... its greener where you water it"... and... "Don't try being happier than happy." Both are overused sayings, but both describe the one thing that makes working in sports all worth it... perspective. Cornerstone University Sports Information Director, Jesse Campbell, discusses... - Why D1 athletics isn't necessarily the goal. - How hard it was navigating the 2020 season and pushback from other schools inside and outside the WHAC. - Why he loves working at Cornerstone and the unique challenges that come with working in th...2021-08-161h 00Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 14 - Matt Sova"Everyone has a plan until they've been hit." - Joe Lewis And for MMA fighter Matt Sova, learning how to take a hit (and keep going) means everything. Sova talks... - Past mistakes and lessons learned both inside and outside of the Octagon. - How combat sports taught him important life lessons in humility - and how we should all learn basic skills in self-defense. - His "unrealistic" dream to become a bantamweight champion in the United Fighting Championship (UFC) - as well as what his dream matchup is. 2021-08-0949 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 13 - Springett Smokes and DZThis week on the pod, we feature a pair entrepreneurs who seek to carve out their own version of success and happiness. First, we talk to a good friend of mine and fellow graduate, Kenny Springett. Former all-state bowler/comedian, Kenny reflects on the long list of trials and errors he's gone through - only to find what he actually loves (MAKING SOME BOMB JERKY). Second, we sit down with social media influencer and fitness model, Dan Zolinski, who gives us an all-important reminder about why we shouldn't care what ANYONE has to think about us...2021-08-021h 16Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 12 - Harrison MichalowskiIn this one-on-one segment, we welcome a former coworker of mine and good friend Harrison Michalowski to the set, as we dive into some pretty heavy topics. Harry details... - His mom's battle with breast cancer and some of the lessons he has learned through that experience. - How a five-time state championship football program became the doormat of their conference seemingly overnight. - How culture/buy-in means everything when it comes to winning sports teams. 2021-07-2632 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 11 - Zach HarigIf you follow sports in Michigan, you should know this name. Zach Harig of Fox 17 joins us to discuss... - His unlikely journey - How to market yourself and earn the coveted blue checkmark - The positives and negatives of covering high school sports and how the parents play a huge roll - What's next in his career- Much, much more 2021-07-191h 00Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)FLASH EPISODE - UFC 264/Tigers Draft RecapIn this sports edition of the pod, we discuss... - It isn't coming HOME... it is coming to ROME. - UFC 264 Fallout... New and (not so improved) Connor. - Tigers draft recap... where do Jobe and Madden fit into the equation? 2021-07-1336 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 10 - Zach CantaliceIn episode two, we go one-on-one with Fansided writer and fellow Cornerstone University graduate Zach Cantalice. We discuss... - The importance of physical and mental health, and why relationships suck. - The struggle of getting into sports journalism/broadcasting post-graduation. - Other life updates. - Sports, duh. 2021-07-1241 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)FLASH EPISODE - The End of Mystic Mac? (UFC 264 Preview)In this flash episode, we discuss the main event between Connor McGregor and Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier. If Connor loses, where does he go? - Retirement? - Exhibition fighter? - Diaz/Mcgregor 3? We also answer Wang's Huge Question of the Week. 2021-07-0823 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 9 - Reefer Madness (Guest: Alex Fortier)In this week's edition of the sports hour on the 'Hangin With Wang' Podcast we touch on.... - Why I stepped away from season one/plans for our second season. - Sha'Carri Richardson not allowed to compete in the 100M event at the Tokyo Olympics because of.... weed!? - The NIL agreement and the benefits/fallouts from having college athletes get paid for their image and likeness. - What to look forward to here on the HWW Pod. 2021-07-0655 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Hangin With Wang Ep.11 - "Mask-On/Mask-Off"- Why race and identity politics was manufactured for the specific purpose of dividing and conquering us. - Why the American dream - which is now deemed "unattainable" - is misrepresented in our schools and the media. - Why you need to stop being an a$$ about wearing a mask. You're hangin with Wang.2020-07-2430 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Hangin With Wang - The "War on Racism"In today's America, there is a war being waged on racism - and all those who prescribe to racist ideologies - but are we uniting people, or are we tearing them apart? We dive into... - BLM - and how the sentiment doesn't match the mission statement - before you decide to donate your money.- How the "war on racism" might create more racists. - Pronto Pups and why you should keep your thoughts to yourself/hire a social media professional. - Why you...2020-07-1741 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Hangin With Wang (Ep.9) - Greg WanglerAir Force Vet, founder of Parabellum Sports LLC, and Conservative - Greg Wangler - joins the show to discuss... - Revisionist history in our public schools/corrupt teachers unions. - Defunding the police and what that might entail. - How some Democrat politicians may be using BLM as leverage to lure voters (See Joe Biden) - ANTIFA - and other groups seeking to establish their own agendas behind the cover of BLM- History of abuse/racial divide in America - and some of the...2020-06-171h 13Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 8 - Noel Oteto/Luke SchrockBehavior Technician and MSU graduate, Noel Oteto, stops by the 'Hangin With Wang' Podcast to discuss his experiences growing up black in America, police brutality, the George Floyd case, how important education is for helping end racism, and what types of reform he'd like to see moving forward. We also welcome back our very first co-host and my broadcast partner, Luke Schrock, to talk about how silence IS NOT ALWAYS compliance, his reaction to the George Floyd case, systematic issues, our own experiences, ANTIFA/NEO-NAZI's taking advantage of the BLM movement, and much more. 2020-06-101h 01Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 7 - Daishaun Hardnett/Nolan MooreAs protests over the murder of George Floyd reach all 50 states, CU student and secondary education major, Daishaun Hardnett, and Juvenile Surveillance Officer and close family friend, Nolan Moore, stop by the 'Hangin With Wang' Podcast to discuss systemic racism, justice for George Floyd, what it's like to be black in America today, and what steps we can begin taking to end racism (in all of its forms). 2020-06-031h 22Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 6 - Ben SerraSniper with the Michigan National Guard and my coworker, Ben Serra, joins us for this Memorial Day special. We discuss his personal journey... what "brotherhood" truly means to a soldier... why so many soldiers struggle upon their return home... rampant suicide rates amongst retired vets... and just how involved is too involved in the Middle East? 2020-05-2730 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 5 - Jenny WangsMy beautiful mother, Jennifer Wangler, stops by the show to talk about her position as an economic developer for The Right Place... the economic impact of COVID-19... what certain companies are doing to retain good talent during this tough time... the digitalization of her workspace... and much more. Question of the week: What do you gain from protesting? God help us all. 2020-05-2035 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 4 - Noah WillseaPresident of Louisiana State University's rugby club, owner of Gas Station Reviews on Instagram, and former teammate of Wang's, Noah Willsea, joins the 'Hangin With Wang' Podcast to talk about... - COVID-19 and how he's dealing with it. - Being elected as the president of LSU's Rugby Club - which is one of the oldest/most prestigious club programs in the country (circa 1970). - Starting 'Gas Station Reviews' on Instagram and what makes a good gas station.- We finish by ranking our Top-5 must-visit gas stations and one you should NEV...2020-04-1545 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 3 - Adam AntorAquinas College esports head coach, Adam Antor, stops by the show to discuss COVID-19 and its impact on his student athletes... his personal journey to where he is today... some classic stories... just how MASSIVE esports are becoming and what the future of sports might look like... and much, much more. 2020-04-0829 minJust Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Episode 2 - Ian KauffmanCornerstone Sports Management senior, Ian Kauffman, joins me via the 'Hangin With Wang' hotline.(Seg. 1) - Opening day with no baseball. - How COVID-19 has impacted his life. - NCAA spring athletes given another year of eligibility. - New online learning format. - Will it get worse before it gets better? (Seg 2) - Should the NBA have playoffs? - NFL Trade talk - Michigan State basketball 2020-03-3155 min
Just Another Podcast (Hangin With Wang)Pilot Episode - Luke SchrockFellow CSPN broadcaster and good friend, Luke Schrock, stops by the studio to discuss the COVID-19 outbreak and how that has impacted him as an athlete and a person... the upcoming baseball season and what it might look like... the struggle that comes with coming up as a sports broadcaster and the grind that goes along with it... and a bunch of other stuff. 2020-03-2334 min
D'Arcy Waldegrave DriveChiefs name team for Hurricanes match amidst claims of split dressing roomChiefs coach Colin Cooper has denied claims that his dressing room is split after their horror start to the Super Rugby season.The side has struggled with handling errors and defensive lapses in the early season, finding themselves without a win through the first four rounds.And while their season appears to be on life support, Cooper has denied claims that the losing streak is affecting the dressing room."We work really hard on feedback and we've got good leaders in the group that will keep tapping in with us as coaches and making sure that we're...2019-03-1308 min