http://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairmanReaching out to Veterans and fans to talk service, sports, pop culture, and beer.enCopyright Rick Riggin (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sun, 16 Jun 2019 03:30:00 GMTThu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTSportsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/87397593-51dd-43bd-8468-e92ab27c9b3e_screenshot_2016-12-06-15-31-29-1.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairmanReaching out to Veterans and fans to talk service, sports, pop culture, and beer.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comSports,College Football,NFL,MLB,WWE,EntertainmentThe American Airman PodcastnoSubscribe to The American Airman Podcast on iTunes. You can also listen live on TuneIn and give us a call 773-897-6327 to join the convo with our nation's heroepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/12/08/the-walking-dead-is-deadSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/12/08/the-walking-dead-is-dead/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/12/08/the-walking-dead-is-deadThu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTThe Walking Dead is Dead So every episode of The Walking Dead anymore seems to take everything sideways, instead of just advancing the story. We've put 7 years into watching this show, so is that the reason why we keep watching?  It has become really boring, but I have to carve an hour out of Sunday night to watch it in hopes somebody else dies.  And you know what?  The college football playoff lacks the same creativity.  Smooth transition between the 2 topics, but hey, that's what this episode is about... 00:43:00The American Airman PodcastnoThe Walking Dead,College Football Playoff,Rick Riggin,American Airman PodcastThe Walking Dead lacks creativity anymore, and so does the College Football Playoffhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/12/03/guest-spot-on-the-balance-sports-talk-radioSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/12/03/guest-spot-on-the-balance-sports-talk-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/12/03/guest-spot-on-the-balance-sports-talk-radioSat, 03 Dec 2016 18:00:00 GMTGuest Spot on The Balance Sports Talk RadioSaturday Morning guest spot on The Balance Sports Talk Radio.  My take on the Kevin Wilson firing/resignation, the future of Notre Dame football, and the College Football Playoff.  It's cool being a guest on another show. 01:02:00The American Airman PodcastnoCollege Football,Indiana,Kevin Wilson,Brian Kelly,Notre DameTalking IU football, and the College Football Playoffhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/11/24/michigan-ohio-state-throw-downSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/11/24/michigan-ohio-state-throw-down/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/11/24/michigan-ohio-state-throw-downThu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMichigan-Ohio State Throw DownTransitioning the show from The Option Pitch Show to The American Airman Podcast.  Same great content, but will be including our men and women in the armed services into the show in the coming weeks.  This episode however, we will have a fan duel between Ohio State and Michigan fans.  Also will be talking about the lastest issue with the Notre Dame football program, and if Brian Kelly should still be Head Coach. And also the College Football Playoff picture is starting to take shape.  Catch it all here on The American Airman Podcast. 00:55:00The American Airman PodcastnoCollege Football,Notre Dame,Brian Kelly,Michigan,Ohio StateMichigan-Ohio State week, The State of Notre Dame, and the College Football Playoff picture.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/11/17/i-love-chaosSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/11/17/i-love-chaos/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/11/17/i-love-chaosThu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTI Love ChaosIf you're a fan of chaos like me, then you love how uncertain the College Football Playoff picture is every week.  3 of the top 4 teams lost this past weekend, and I'm begging that it happens again.  I want so much chaos that the Selection Committee has no choice but to expand the playoff format to 8 teams.  We'll be talking about this possibility, and the NFL State of the Union for young QB's.  Also UFC 205 reaction.  Listen live on TuneIn, or download on iTunes and Podcast Addict.  You can also check us out on YouTube buy searching The Option Pitch Radio Show.  Subscribe to the show on your media platform of choice and get notified of every new episode. 01:04:00The American Airman PodcastnoCollege Football,NFL,College Football Playoff,Rick Riggin,UFCCollege football playoff mess. 3 of the top 4 go down....http://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/11/11/the-mors-ab-alto-episode-honor-our-veteransSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/11/11/the-mors-ab-alto-episode-honor-our-veterans/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/11/11/the-mors-ab-alto-episode-honor-our-veteransFri, 11 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTThe "Mors Ab Alto" Episode ... Honor Our VeteransThe Thank You Veterans episode.  Honoring our men and women in uniform. College football playoffs, college basketball, UFC 205. 00:51:00The American Airman PodcastnoCollege Football,College Basketball,UFC,Veterans Day,Rick RigginHonoring our Vets, and there's sports talk too...http://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/11/02/our-helmets-have-wingsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/11/02/our-helmets-have-wings/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/11/02/our-helmets-have-wingsWed, 02 Nov 2016 23:00:00 GMTOur Helmets Have WingsOnly year 2 and Jim Harbaugh seems to have Nick Saban a little worried.  What does that mean?  It means why would Saban care where Harbaugh wants to hold his football camps...and Michigan is currently breathing down Alabama's neck.  Why in the world can we not get away from having ties in football?  Nobody wants to work hard just to end in a tie, and they especially don't want to fly to London for a tie game.  And the first College Football Playoff Ranking are upon us, and right now, they rankings look uneventful... Unless you're a Washinton Huskies fan. Welcome to the party.  Catch all of it right here on The Option Pitch.   00:27:00The American Airman PodcastnoCollege Football,Michigan,Alabama,Washington,College Football PlayoffMichigan Football's rise to power, and NFL tie breakers.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/10/26/would-a-one-loss-ohio-state-still-be-alive-in-negans-worldSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/10/26/would-a-one-loss-ohio-state-still-be-alive-in-negans-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/10/26/would-a-one-loss-ohio-state-still-be-alive-in-negans-worldWed, 26 Oct 2016 23:00:00 GMTWould a one-loss Ohio State still be alive in Negan's world?It's a brand new world in our favorite zombie apocolypse.  Jeffrey Dean Morgan is dominating the roll of Negan, and making The Governor look like Eugene.  I know this is supposed to be sports talk radio, but c'mon, The Walking Dead is cool again after 2 seasons of being stagnant. (My Opinion) ... Is it really being a bandwagon fan for being happy about seeing the Cubs in the World Series?  Is the loss to Penn State early enough in the season for Ohio State?  I think so.  We're getting close to college football's first Playoff Rankings of the year...  And also ... Did the WWE get somewhat cool again for bringing back Goldberg one last time?  It's got me watching again, anyway.  Listen in, call in, download, and join the fun here on The Option Pitch! 00:47:00The American Airman PodcastnoCollege football,World Series,Cubs,Indians,Ohio StateGlenn and Abraham are dead, but Goldberg is back! The Cubs are America's newest heartthrob. Ohio State is down but not out.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/10/20/conference-death-penaltySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/10/20/conference-death-penalty/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/10/20/conference-death-penaltyThu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTConference Death PenaltyThe Big 12 has decided NOT to expand from it's current 10 teams.  With the idea of having "Four Super Conferences" becoming a reality sooner than we think, the Big 12 has failed to evolve in every way possible. What does that leave the two heavyweights Texas, and Oklahoma to do?  Rick Riggin, host of The Option Pitch has an idea. Listen in and call to join the convo. 00:36:00The American Airman PodcastnoBig12,Texas,Oklahoma,College Football,Rick RigginNo Big 12 Conference expansion means the end of the Big 12http://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/10/15/how-warm-is-that-seatSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/10/15/how-warm-is-that-seat/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/10/15/how-warm-is-that-seatSat, 15 Oct 2016 17:48:14 GMTHow Warm Is That Seat?Is Brian Kelly really on the hot seat after Notre Dame's disappointing lack luster start?  Will the seat get hotter if they lose to Stanford? 00:09:00The American Airman PodcastnoBrian Kelly,Notre Dame,College Football,The Option PitchIs Brian Kelly really on the hot seat?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/10/06/the-coaching-carousel-rumorsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/10/06/the-coaching-carousel-rumors/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/10/06/the-coaching-carousel-rumorsThu, 06 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTThe Coaching Carousel: RumorsHost of The Balance, Tom Marquis joins me as we discuss what is next for Les Miles?  He will definintly be coaching somewhere in 2017, but where?  Who is best fit for LSU?  Only week 5 and the coaching carousel rumors are growing strong...And not just for LSU.  Find out on the show what other programs are testing the temperature in the room for possible coaching changes, and who they are targeting.  Also this weekend's games include Tennessee vs Texas A&M, Alabama vs Arkansas, and Texas vs Oklahoma.  You can catch it all here on The Option Pitch. 01:00:00The American Airman PodcastnoLes Miles,LSU,Coaching Carousel,Tennesse,AlabamaCoaching carousel rumors. What is next for Les Miles, and LSU? Other top college football programs also are taking a ride on the carousel.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/08/29/week-2-siac-round-upSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/08/29/week-2-siac-round-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/08/29/week-2-siac-round-upMon, 29 Aug 2016 23:00:00 GMTWeek 2 SIAC Round-Up A recap of Week 2 SIAC football in Evansville, In.  Guests include Xavier Brison, 1st time ever on any podcast. 00:45:00The American Airman PodcastnoEvansville,SIAC,Football,IndianaA recap of Week 2 SIAC football in Evansville, Inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/08/25/week-2-siac-previewSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/08/25/week-2-siac-preview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/08/25/week-2-siac-previewThu, 25 Aug 2016 22:55:13 GMTWeek 2 SIAC previewIf you dont know who is playing who...This is the podcast for you.  Week 2 in the SIAC 00:08:00The American Airman PodcastnoEvansville,SIAC,Football,IHSAARoundup of week 2 SIAC football games.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/08/21/few-minutes-of-footballSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/08/21/few-minutes-of-football/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/americanairman/2016/08/21/few-minutes-of-footballSun, 21 Aug 2016 18:26:47 GMTFew Minutes of FootballA quick recap of high school football scores around the SIAC. 00:09:00The American Airman PodcastnoA quick recap of scores in the SIAC high school football.