http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dimeThe only show where passionate sports fans discuss and debate news, commentary, analysis, and gossip.enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:30:00 GMTSun, 10 Nov 2013 02:00:00 GMTSportsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/2f17dbb0-bd52-4c21-b320-d79036806c06_dime15a_300x300.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dimeThe only show where passionate sports fans discuss and debate news, commentary, analysis, and gossip.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comsports,nfc north,nate koenig,rourke decker,mike jungblut,nfcnblog,kevin doyle,nfc north nfcn,green bay packers,nflWater Cooler SportsnoThe only show where passionate sports fans discuss and debate news, commentary, analysis, and gossip.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/11/10/its-your-dime-nfl-week-10Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/11/10/its-your-dime-nfl-week-10/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/11/10/its-your-dime-nfl-week-10Sun, 10 Nov 2013 02:00:00 GMTIt's Your Dime NFL week 10co-hosts Rourke Decker and Nate Koenig will break down the week's games on It's Your Dime. THey will be joined by Robert J Russ for a Fantasy Football segment as well.02:04:00Water Cooler SportsnoIts Your Dime,NFL,Robert J Russ,Nate Koenig,Rourke Deckerco-hosts Rourke Decker and Nate Koenig will break down the week's games on It's Your Dime. THey will be joined by Robert J Russ for a Fantasy Football segment ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/10/27/its-your-dime-nfl-week-8-102613Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/10/27/its-your-dime-nfl-week-8-102613/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/10/27/its-your-dime-nfl-week-8-102613Sun, 27 Oct 2013 01:00:00 GMTIt's Your Dime NFL Week 8 10/26/13NFL Week 8 coverage from It's Your Dime Co-Hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker. Robert J. Russ will be joining the hosts for his weekly fantasy football segment.02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoIts Your Dime,WCS,NFL Week 8,fantasy football,Da BearsNFL Week 8 coverage from It's Your Dime Co-Hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker. Robert J. Russ will be joining the hosts for his weekly fantasy football segmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/10/20/its-your-dime-nfl-week-7-101913Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/10/20/its-your-dime-nfl-week-7-101913/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/10/20/its-your-dime-nfl-week-7-101913Sun, 20 Oct 2013 01:00:00 GMTIt's Your Dime NFL week 7 10/19/13Hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker preview week 7 games and are joined by Robert J. Russ and Chris pennell for their weekly fantasy football segment.02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFL,NFCN,NFCS,Water Cooler Sports,Its Your DimeHosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker preview week 7 games and are joined by Robert J. Russ and Chris pennell for their weekly fantasy football segment.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/10/13/its-your-dime-101213-nfl-week-6Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/10/13/its-your-dime-101213-nfl-week-6/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/10/13/its-your-dime-101213-nfl-week-6Sun, 13 Oct 2013 01:00:00 GMTIt's Your Dime 10/12/13 NFL Week 6Rourke Decker and Nate koenig cover week 6 NFL games with special guest Robert J Ross. They will also be joined by Chris Pennell for the IYD weekly fantasy football segments.02:02:00Water Cooler SportsnoIts Your Dimewcs,NFCN,NFCS,NFL,Water Cooler SportsRourke Decker and Nate koenig cover week 6 NFL games with special guest Robert J Ross. They will also be joined by Chris Pennell for the IYD weekly fantasy foothttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/10/06/its-your-dime-nfl-week-5Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/10/06/its-your-dime-nfl-week-5/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/10/06/its-your-dime-nfl-week-5Sun, 06 Oct 2013 01:00:00 GMTIts Your Dime NFL Week 5Nate and Rourke break down week 5 games in the NFL. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFL,Its Your Dime,NFCN,NFCS,Water Coller SportsNate and Rourke break down week 5 games in the NFL.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/09/29/its-your-dime-nfl-week-4-9282013Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/09/29/its-your-dime-nfl-week-4-9282013/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/09/29/its-your-dime-nfl-week-4-9282013Sun, 29 Sep 2013 01:00:00 GMTIt's Your Dime NFL Week 4 9/28/2013Rourke and Nate discuss week 4 in the NFL and have guests Chris Pennell and Robert J. Russ on to talk Fantasy Football.02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoWCS,Its Your Dime,NFCS,NFCN,NFLRourke and Nate discuss week 4 in the NFL and have guests Chris Pennell and Robert J. Russ on to talk Fantasy Football.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/09/22/its-your-dime-92113-nfl-week-3Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/09/22/its-your-dime-92113-nfl-week-3/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/09/22/its-your-dime-92113-nfl-week-3Sun, 22 Sep 2013 01:00:00 GMTIt's Your Dime 9/21/13, NFL Week 3Rourke and Nate bring you news of week 3 in the NFL. We will have special guests Robert Russ and Chris Pennell on to talk about Fantasy Football. We will also be being joined by Andy Froehlich from PlatStats to enlighten us about Deep Blue, the master mind behind beating the spread.01:48:00Water Cooler SportsnoWCS,NFL,Fantasy Foorball,NFCN,NFCSRourke and Nate bring you news of week 3 in the NFL. We will have special guests Robert Russ and Chris Pennell on to talk about Fantasy Football. We will also bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/09/15/its-your-dime-nfl-week-2-2013Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/09/15/its-your-dime-nfl-week-2-2013/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/09/15/its-your-dime-nfl-week-2-2013Sun, 15 Sep 2013 03:00:00 GMTIt's Your Dime, NFL Week 2, 2013 Rourke and Nate discuss week two NFL games on It's Your Dime, a Water Cooler Sports production. . 00:32:00Water Cooler SportsnoIts Your Dime,Water Cooler Sports,NFL,NFCN,NFCSRourke and Nate discuss week two NFL games on It's Your Dime, a Water Cooler Sports production. .http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/09/08/its-your-dime-2013-season-openerSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/09/08/its-your-dime-2013-season-opener/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2013/09/08/its-your-dime-2013-season-openerSun, 08 Sep 2013 03:00:00 GMTIt's Your Dime 2013 Season OpenerIt's that time again. Football season is about to smack us in the face full force. Are you as excited as we are here at water Cooler Sports? I bet you are or you wouldn't be reading this. This Saturday night Rourke and I are going to don our headsets and bring you some news from around the league. As always we will be taking calls.00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoIts Your Dime,NFCN,NFCS,2013 NFL season,Water Cooler SportsIt's that time again. Football season is about to smack us in the face full force. Are you as excited as we are here at water Cooler Sports? I bet you are or yohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/24/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/24/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/24/its-your-dime-episode-Mon, 24 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 01:30:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/21/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/21/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/21/its-your-dime-episode-Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 00:34:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/17/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/17/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/17/its-your-dime-episode-Mon, 17 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/14/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/14/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/14/its-your-dime-episode-Fri, 14 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/12/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/12/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/12/its-your-dime-episode-Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/10/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/10/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/10/its-your-dime-episode-Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:03:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/07/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/07/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/07/its-your-dime-episode-Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/05/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/05/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/05/its-your-dime-episode-Wed, 05 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 01:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/03/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/03/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/03/its-your-dime-episode-Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 01:03:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/02/badgers-celebration-with-rourke-and-andyFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/02/badgers-celebration-with-rourke-and-andy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/12/02/badgers-celebration-with-rourke-and-andySun, 02 Dec 2012 05:30:00 GMTBadgers Celebration with Rourke and AndyJoin co-hosts Rourke Decker and Andy Froehle as they recap the triumph of the Wisconsin Badgers today.00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoWisconsin Badgers,college football,Rourke Decker,Andy Froehle,NFLJoin co-hosts Rourke Decker and Andy Froehle as they recap the triumph of the Wisconsin Badgers today.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/30/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/30/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/30/its-your-dime-episode-Fri, 30 Nov 2012 04:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 00:30:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/28/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/28/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/28/its-your-dime-episode-Wed, 28 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/25/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/25/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/25/its-your-dime-episode-Sun, 25 Nov 2012 04:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 01:59:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/21/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/21/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/21/its-your-dime-episode-Wed, 21 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/19/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/19/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/19/its-your-dime-episode-Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/16/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/16/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/16/its-your-dime-episode-Fri, 16 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/14/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/14/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/14/its-your-dime-episode-Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/12/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/12/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/12/its-your-dime-episode-Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 01:59:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/09/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/09/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/09/its-your-dime-episode-Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/08/its-your-dime--post-election-specialFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/08/its-your-dime--post-election-special/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/08/its-your-dime--post-election-specialThu, 08 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMTIt's Your Dime - Post-election specialJoin your co-hosts Rourke Decker, Nate Koenig, and Kevin Doyle as they break down not only the latest in the world of sports, but also the election results. This is one hilarious special you will not want to miss!02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFC South,Presidential election,NFL,footballJoin your co-hosts Rourke Decker, Nate Koenig, and Kevin Doyle as they break down not only the latest in the world of sports, but also the election results. Thihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/05/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/05/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/05/its-your-dime-episode-Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/02/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/02/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/11/02/its-your-dime-episode-Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 01:59:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/31/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/31/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/31/its-your-dime-episode-Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/29/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/29/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/29/its-your-dime-episode-Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/26/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/26/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/26/its-your-dime-episode-Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/24/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/24/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/24/its-your-dime-episode-Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/22/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/22/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/22/its-your-dime-episode-Mon, 22 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/19/its-your-dime-episode-118--special-guest-joe-mixonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/19/its-your-dime-episode-118--special-guest-joe-mixon/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/19/its-your-dime-episode-118--special-guest-joe-mixonFri, 19 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 118 - Special guest Joe MixonAfter what looks to be a dogged battle in the trenches between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night, we offer you a little excitement as we debut our new NFC South correspondent. Tune in as co-hosts Rourke Decker, Nate Koenig, and Mike Jungblut are joined on the line by NFC South Insider Joe Mixon. Based in Georgia, Joe closely follows both the NFC South and AFC South divisions. Although the Atlanta Falcons are on bye in Week 7, there will still be plenty of material for us to cover, especially since the Jacksonville Jaguars will be attempting to break out of their slump and make their way back into the win column. Joe has an impressive breadth and depth of NFL knowledge -- from the commonplace to the arcane -- so we will be sure to cover a variety of topics across the league. Of course, we'll also plunge into the upcoming NFC North match-ups. Other than the NFC West, there aren't many divisions that have been more closely contested than the Black and Blue Division so far in 2012. Will this be the week the Green Bay Packers make a thrust toward reclaiming a share of the lead, or will the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears be able to stave off the challenge for another week? Will the Detroit Lions manage to pull off the upset against the division-leading Bears on Monday Night Football, or will they settle back into irrelevance? 02:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFC South,Joe Mixon,Atlanta Falcons,Thursday Night FootballAfter what looks to be a dogged battle in the trenches between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night, we offer you a little excitementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/17/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/17/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/17/its-your-dime-episode-Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/15/its-your-dime-episode-Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/15/its-your-dime-episode-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/15/its-your-dime-episode-Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/12/its-your-dime-episode-115--thirsty-thursdaySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/12/its-your-dime-episode-115--thirsty-thursday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/12/its-your-dime-episode-115--thirsty-thursdayFri, 12 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 115 - Thirsty Thursday   Join your friends on It's Your Dime radio, sponsored by the Water Cooler Sports Network, as they relive all the action of Thursday Night Football. Your co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Mike Jungblut, and Kevin Doyle will lead you on an intricate journey through the morass of professional football.    New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees continues to be a vocal dissenter when it comes to the regime of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and his decisions surrounding Bountygate.   Rookie Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has been cleared to play against the Minnesota Vikings. What difference will he make in this game?   Former Detroit Lions defensive great Alex Karras died this week. We will pay tribute to this multitalented star on It's Your Dime.  02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Alex Karras,Drew Brees,Roger Goodell,Thursday Night FootballJoin your friends on It's Your Dime radio, sponsored by the Water Cooler Sports Network, as they relive all the action of Thursday Night Football. Your co-hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/10/its-your-dime-episode-114--vikings-maniaIt's Your Dime radio, exclusively on the Water Cooler Sports Network.  ]]>It's Your Dime radio, exclusively on the Water Cooler Sports Network.  ]]>Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/10/its-your-dime-episode-114--vikings-mania/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/10/its-your-dime-episode-114--vikings-maniaWed, 10 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 114 - Vikings mania It's Your Dime radio, exclusively on the Water Cooler Sports Network.  ]]>   After a raucous Week 5 in the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings are 4-1 and still on top of the NFC North -- tied, it just so happens, with the rejuvenated Chicago Bears. Is it time to admit that the Vikings are for real, or are they a mirage that will be exposed later in the season? We will be joined by Water Cooler Sports columnist Paul Childers to discuss just that.   The Houston Texans were looking like the best team in the league until last night, when they had a less than stellar outing against the New York Jets. They did pull out the win, but it may have been a Pyrrhic victory, as they lost linebacker Brian Cushing for the season. What does this mean for the fat of the Texans against the NFC North?   Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky today was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison, for all practical purposes a life sentence. The judge resisted the temptation to grandstand at the trial and give Sandusky the full 442 years he faced. Was this a demonstration of laudable restraint on the part of the judge, or did he miss the opportunity to make a statement?   As the recently released Black and Blue Offensive Ranking System shows, the Packers have actually been one of the better offenses in the division. Yet they stand in third place at 2-3. What can the Packers do to get back on track, or are they doomed to inconsistency the rest of the season?   There are plenty more topics we'll cover in two hours, so be sure to tune in to <em>It's Your Dime</em> radio, exclusively on the Water Cooler Sports Network.  01:59:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Minnesota Vikings,Paul Childers,Houston Texans,Jerry SanduskyAfter a raucous Week 5 in the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings are 4-1 and still on top of the NFC North -- tied, it just so happens, with the rejuvenated Chicagohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/08/its-your-dime-episode-113--with-guest-chicagobearjewSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/08/its-your-dime-episode-113--with-guest-chicagobearjew/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/08/its-your-dime-episode-113--with-guest-chicagobearjewMon, 08 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 113 - with guest ChicagoBearJewThis wasn't an interesting Sunday of games in the NFL, but there were certainly some statement games across the board that mean good and bad things for a few teams. Tune in to It's Your Dime radio tonight at 10:00 p.m. on the Water Cooler Sports Network, as hosts Mike Jungblut, Rourke Decker, and Nate Koenig suss out what we learned this week. Our guest will be ChicagoBearJew, vice president of RantSports. Rourke Decker will unveil his innovative new Black and Blue Offensive Rating System, which will be released exclusively on Water Cooler Sports. How did your favorite team's offense rate in 2011, and are they holding up in 2012? Rookie quarterback Andrew Luck and the Colts stunned the Packers in the second half today. What are the Packers issues for this inconsistency?  Minnesota improvesd to 4-1 in convincing fashion in spite of Christian Ponder's two fumbles today. Are the guys buying the Vikings yet?   Tune in to It's Your Dime for all this and more! 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Green Bay Packers,Indianapolis Colts,RantSports,Chicago BearsThis wasn't an interesting Sunday of games in the NFL, but there were certainly some statement games across the board that mean good and bad things for a few tehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/05/its-your-dime-episode-112--thursday-sundriesSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/05/its-your-dime-episode-112--thursday-sundries/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/05/its-your-dime-episode-112--thursday-sundriesFri, 05 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 112 - Thursday Sundries It's time for your Thursday Night primer to the upcoming week in professional football. Tune in to It's Your Dime radio, sponsored by the Water Cooler Sports Network, as  we preview all the hot -- and yes, even some of the less intriguing -- matchups in Week 5 of the NFL regular season. While we're at it, we'll recap the Thursday Night Game between the Arizona Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams.   Host Nate Koenig takes the controls today, welcoming c-hosts Rourke Decker, Mike Jungblut, and Kevin Doyle to the round table. They'll get into Minnesota Vikings game against the Tennessee Titans. Now that Jake Locker is out with injury, can veteran Matt Hasselbeck restore this team's fortunes?   The Chicago Bears square off against the Jacksonville Jaguars this week.Quarterback Jay Cutler and running back Maurice Jones-Drew have exchanged words in the past. Are bygones really bygones, or will old tensions spill over into the game?   The Detroit Lions will get injured safety Louis Delmas back. Will he make an immediate impact or must they ease him into the game?   These are just a few topics we'll cover.02:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Minnesota Vikings,Matt Hasselbeck,Thursday Night Football,Detroit LionsIt's time for your Thursday Night primer to the upcoming week in professional football. Tune in to It's Your Dime radio, sponsored by the Water Cooler Sports Nhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/03/its-your-dime-episode-111--tuesday-talkSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/03/its-your-dime-episode-111--tuesday-talk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/03/its-your-dime-episode-111--tuesday-talkWed, 03 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 111 - Tuesday Talk The match-ups in the NFL are starting to settle out and the trends are emerging. Join us tonight on It's Your Dime Radio, sponsored by the Water Cooler Sports Network, as we examine the latest news in the world of football. To what extent can we trust Peyton Manning's performance up to this point? What's up with the ongoing circus in New York, and will they really bring Tim Tebow to the forefront? To what extent did sleeping in a hotel for a while spur the San Francisco 49ers to destroy the Jets? The Packers have not yet committed to bringing Mike Neal back? Does he have any chance of making the team, or will he be a free agent? Adrian Peterson continues to rack up playing time. Is he going to go the distance, or will he aggravate his injured knee? What are the Lions' chances of making the playoffs? 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Detroit Lions,Green Bay Packers,Peyton Manning,Tim TebowThe match-ups in the NFL are starting to settle out and the trends are emerging. Join us tonight on It's Your Dime Radio, sponsored by the Water Cooler Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/01/its-your-dime-episode-110--gary-rima-and-joe-arrigoSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/01/its-your-dime-episode-110--gary-rima-and-joe-arrigo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/10/01/its-your-dime-episode-110--gary-rima-and-joe-arrigoMon, 01 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 110 - Gary Rima and Joe Arrigo   It was an action packed Sunday of games, so join your co hosts Mike Jungblut, Rourke Decker, and Kevin Doyle as we recap Week 4 action from around the NFL! Our guests for tonight include the voice of the University of Northern Iowa Panthers and host of On Press Row Gary Rima! We'll talk about the early season struggles of the Panther football team, some Panthers contributing on the field in the NFL, and we'll preview tomorrow nights Bears/Cowboys game. We'll also be joined by Joe Arrigo, of the Average Joe Show podcast. Joe has been a frequent guest of the show and will share his in-depth analysis of the NFL. We'll ask him about what Green Bay needs to do on offense and defense to recapture their Super Bowl hopes. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Gary Rima,Green Bay Packers,Joe Arrigo,New Orleans SaintsIt was an action packed Sunday of games, so join your co hosts Mike Jungblut, Rourke Decker, and Kevin Doyle as we recap Week 4 action from around the NFL!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/28/water-cooler-sports-get-it-right-roger-campaign-launchSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/28/water-cooler-sports-get-it-right-roger-campaign-launch/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/28/water-cooler-sports-get-it-right-roger-campaign-launchFri, 28 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMTWater Cooler Sports "Get it Right, Roger" campaign launch! Join us this evening for a special episode of It's Your Dime Radio on the Water Cooler Sports Network, as we kick off our "Get It Right, Roger!" campaign. We all know that the final result of the Week 3 game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers was an utter miscarriage of justice. A series of catastrophically bad calls by the replacement officials in the waning moments of the game handed what should have been a dramatic Packers victory to the Seahawks. The mistakes were so egregious that they triggered nationwide outrage among fans throughout the league. We believe the time has come to do something about this. For this reason, we are launching a massive grassroots campaign urging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to overturn the final result of the game and hand the victory back where it rightfully belongs: in Green Bay. In so doing, he could restore much of the goodwill the league has lost in recent years and help restore the NFL to good standing in the eyes of the public. Tune in to It's Your Dime Radio on the Water Cooler Sports Network to learn what you can do to help us overcome overwhelming odds. Experienced activist Tim Hennessey will join co-hosts Rourke Decker and Nate Koenig to share tips and strategies for storming the gates of the league and rectifying one of the worst wrongs in NFL history. 01:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoGet It Right Roger,Green Bay Seattle game,replacement officials,Roger Goodell,NFL week 3Join us this evening for a special episode of It's Your Dime Radio on the Water Cooler Sports Network, as we kick off our "Get It Right, Roger!" campaign. Wehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/28/its-your-dime-episode-108--thursday-night-footballSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/28/its-your-dime-episode-108--thursday-night-football/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/28/its-your-dime-episode-108--thursday-night-footballFri, 28 Sep 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 108 - Thursday Night Football! Join co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Cooler Sports Network. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Mike Jungblut,Kevin DoyleJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, Kevin Doyle, and Mike Jungblut as they explore the ever-changing world of NFC North Sports. Sponsored by Water Coolerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/26/its-your-dime-episode-107--with-christopher-sprigmanFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/26/its-your-dime-episode-107--with-christopher-sprigman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/26/its-your-dime-episode-107--with-christopher-sprigmanWed, 26 Sep 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 107 - With Christopher Sprigman Despite the seemingly catastrophic controversies that have roiled the NFL this week, we are going to take a step back and talk about other things for a while. We are delighted to be joined by very special guest Christopher Sprigman, co-author of The Knockoff Economy: How Imitation Spurs Innovation. Imitation is much maligned in our modern culture, but is it really as harmful as we have been lead to believe? A professor at University of Virginia School of Law with a background in trademark and patent law,  Dr. Sprigman has spent years studying the effects of imitation in a variety of fields, ranging from the arts to fashion, from comedy to sports. What he has to say about the benefits of copying just might surprise you. He has taken a special interest in football, having noticed all the copying that goes on in that sport. Join the It's Your Dime crew of Rourke Decker, Nate Koenig, Mike Jungblut, and Kevin Doyle as they delve into an array of fascinating topics with Dr. Christopher Sprigman. Don't worry, we'll dive into the all the hottest NFL topics as well. This was perhaps the worst weak of the season yet for the replacement referees, and people just can't stop talking about it. Tune in to It's Your Dime Radio on the Water Cooler Sports Network tonight at 10:00 CT. It just might be our best episode yet. 01:55:00Water Cooler SportsnoChristopher Sprigman,Knockoff Economy,football,replacement referees,Green Bay PackersDespite the seemingly catastrophic controversies that have roiled the NFL this week, we are going to take a step back and talk about other things for a while.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/24/its-your-dime-episode-106--wild-week-3Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/24/its-your-dime-episode-106--wild-week-3/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/24/its-your-dime-episode-106--wild-week-3Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 106 - Wild Week 3 Join us on It's Your Dime Radio co-hosted by Mike Jungblut, Rourke Decker, Nate Koenig, and Kevin Doyle as we recap a wild Sunday of NFL action! The Vikings stunned the NFL in taking down the San Francisco 49ers, where do they go from here and can they challenge in the NFC North? We'll break down all the excitement from a thrilling Detroit/Tennessee game, that was one for the ages. The Chicago Bears took care of business on Sunday against the St. Louis Rams, has the ship been righted? Join us for live analysis of the Patriots-Ravens game, and we'll preview tomorrow night's Seattle/Green Bay contest on It's Your Dime. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFL Week 3,Minnesota Vikings,San Francisco 49ers,St Louis RamsJoin us on It's Your Dime Radio co-hosted by Mike Jungblut, Rourke Decker, Nate Koenig, and Kevin Doyle as we recap a wild Sunday of NFL action! The Vikings sthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/21/its-your-dime-episode-105--thursday-night-madnessSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/21/its-your-dime-episode-105--thursday-night-madness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/21/its-your-dime-episode-105--thursday-night-madnessFri, 21 Sep 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 105 - Thursday night madness   It's been a tumultuous week in the NFL, and we couldn't be happier about it here on It's Your Dime radio, because it gives us so much to talk about. Co-hosts Nate Koenig, Rourke Decker, and Mike Jungblut will dive deep into a variety of topics tonight at 10:00 CT, right here on the Water Cooler Sports Network.   Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler got into a bit of a tiff with his left tackle J'Marcus Webb during the Thursday Night game against the Green Bay Packers. Since then, wide receiver Brandon Marshall has come out in his defense, while other players have been vocal in their criticism. Is this the start of a rift in the Chicago locker room?   Count on the It's Your Dime crew for primers to the upcoming games. What do the Packers need to do to give themselves the best chance of winning in Seattle? Should the Bears play aggressively or conservatively against the St. Lewis Rams? Do the Minnesota Vikings have any chance of survival against the potent San Francisco 49ers defense? How can the Detroit Lions best position themselves to defeat the Tennessee Titans, and what will it mean for their season if they come out on top?  01:58:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Green Bay Packers,Thursday Night,Chicago Bears,Jay CutlerIt's been a tumultuous week in the NFL, and we couldn't be happier about it here on It's Your Dime radio, because it gives us so much to talk about. Co-hosthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/19/its-your-dime-episode-104--unexpected-resultsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/19/its-your-dime-episode-104--unexpected-results/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/19/its-your-dime-episode-104--unexpected-resultsWed, 19 Sep 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 104 - Unexpected results   It was a wild weekend, not just in the NFL, but also in college football. Who could have guessed how many upsets would go down this week? But as the old cliché goes, that is why they play the game, and that is why co-hosts Rourke Decker, Nate Koenig, Mike Jungblut, and Kevin Doyle gather over a bag of peanuts and a pitcher of water to bring you all the fun. Join as at 10:00 p.m. as we collaborate and clash over the big happenings in our favorite sports. If you didn't see the highlights of the game between Brigham Young University and Utah, you are missing out. The ending of contest was truly bizarre, as the fans rushed the field not once, not twice, but three times. What might have happened had the fans inadvertently affected the outcome of the game? As the New Orleans Saints fall to 0-2, the confidence that some Saints fans and members of the organization had that the team would be able to withstand the loss of their head coach Sean Payton must be eroding. Could Payton be the first coach in league history to receive a contract extension -- or a lucrative offer from another team -- following a yearlong suspension? And what did we learn about the future of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning after his disastrous outing last night against the Atlanta Falcons? Tune in to It's Your Dime radio on the Water Cooler Sports Network as we delve into all these issues and more. 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFL Week 2,Peyton Manning,BYU,Denver BroncosIt was a wild weekend, not just in the NFL, but also in college football. Who could have guessed how many upsets would go down this week? But as the old clihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/17/its-your-dime-episode-103--david-ohara-talks-week-3Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/17/its-your-dime-episode-103--david-ohara-talks-week-3/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/17/its-your-dime-episode-103--david-ohara-talks-week-3Mon, 17 Sep 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 103 - David O'Hara talks Week 3   The ?It's Your Dime ?crew is pleased to be joined tonight by former Fox Sports Radio Kansas City on-air personality David O'Hara to talk about where the Chicago Bears go from here after Thursday's letdown against the Green Bay Packers. Join co-hosts Rourke Decker, Nate Koenig, Mike Jungblut, and Kevin Doyle as we look around the National Football League and break down Week 2 performances.    Is it too early to tell if your team is a boom or a bust? Tune into the Water Cooler Sports Network to find out if your team has the goods, or if you can expect to watch someone else in the playoffs.    Several quarterbacks got off to slow starts in Week 1. How will they recover? Five rookies started at quarterback in Week 1, and the results were mixed at best. How does each respond with a week of experience under their belt?   Join us for live discussion of the Detroit Lions/San Francisco 49ers game, not to mention analysis, recaps of the day's games, and lots of laughs on the Water Cooler Sports Network!02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,David OHara,Detroit Lions,NFL Week 2,San Francisco 49ersThe ?It's Your Dime ?crew is pleased to be joined tonight by former Fox Sports Radio Kansas City on-air personality David O'Hara to talk about where the Chhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/14/its-your-dime-episode-102--rivalry-night-nfl-week-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/14/its-your-dime-episode-102--rivalry-night-nfl-week-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/14/its-your-dime-episode-102--rivalry-night-nfl-week-2Fri, 14 Sep 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 102 - Rivalry night: NFL Week 2   The most highly anticipated game of the week has kicked off, and it promises to be thrilling. The Chicago Bears invade Lambeau Field to take on their arch-rivals the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. And rest assured, the It's Your Dime radio crew is here to soak up every moment of ecstasy and agony with you, starting at 10:00 p.m. CT, just as the game is approaching its climax. Rourke Decker is out of the studio tonight, so Nate Koenig takes the chair regular contributors Kevin Doyle and Mike Jungblut. Site contributor Paul Childers will also make an appearance as a guest commentator for the first hour. Rookie Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has taken the world by storm, putting up MVP-caliber numbers in his first game. How far can Griffin take the Skins? Some dinosaurs refuse to die. In connection with allegations that the league owners colluded to impose an imaginary salary cap during the uncapped year, the NFL Players Association has resurrected the 1992 Reggie White, et al. v. NFL ?lawsuit that inaugurated the era of free agency. What does this case mean for the players and the league in general? NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wants to meet with the players implicated in the Bountygate scandal soon. Will they be able to resolve the issues, or will he simply make things worse?  A record-setting number of points were scored in Week 1. Does this signal a trend for the league, or will defenses tighten up as the season wears on?   02:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Bears vs Packers,Roger Goodell,Bountygate,Robert Griffin IIIIThe most highly anticipated game of the week has kicked off, and it promises to be thrilling. The Chicago Bears invade Lambeau Field to take on their arch-rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/10/its-your-dime-episode--sunday-funday-with-patrick-batesFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/10/its-your-dime-episode--sunday-funday-with-patrick-bates/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/10/its-your-dime-episode--sunday-funday-with-patrick-batesMon, 10 Sep 2012 03:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Sunday Funday with Patrick Bates Join Patrick Bates every week for his Sunday Funday edition of It's Your Dime, in which he lends his zany brand of humor and insight to the world of NFC North football. 01:59:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,football,Patrick Bates,Sunday funday,humorJoin Patrick Bates every week for his Sunday Funday edition of It's Your Dime, in which he lends his zany brand of humor and insight to the world of NFC Northhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/07/its-your-dime-episode-100--tumultuous-eventsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/07/its-your-dime-episode-100--tumultuous-events/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/07/its-your-dime-episode-100--tumultuous-eventsFri, 07 Sep 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 100 - Tumultuous events   Huge news broke today in the NFL as an appeals panel overturned the suspensions of current and former New Orleans Saints players Jonathan Vilma, Will Smith, Scott Fujita and Anthony Hargrove. This major story is sure to send shockwaves throughout the league. What kinds of unforeseen repercussions might stem from this decision? This evening on It's Your Dime radio, co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker will delve into this important story and see what sense they can make of it. Our resident prognosticator Adam Benoist released his picks for Week 1 of the 2012 NFL regular season. Some of his picks are rather conventional -- others are pretty bold. What do Nate and Rourke make of his predictions? Is he full of sense or just full of hot air? Yet another columnist, David R. Olson, will be publishing his picks for all 12 division winners tonight. Here on It's Your Dime radio, we will preview his article and analyze his picks. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan has come out and declared that he thinks wide receiver Calvin Johnson could go for 2,000 yards this season. If so, he would shatter the previous NFL record. What are the chances Johnson actually comes through with such an amazing accomplishment? 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Bountygate,Week 1 NFL regular season,Calvin Johnson,NFL picksHuge news broke today in the NFL as an appeals panel overturned the suspensions of current and former New Orleans Saints players Jonathan Vilma, Will Smith,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/06/its-your-dime-episode-99--nfl-preseason-in-reviewFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/06/its-your-dime-episode-99--nfl-preseason-in-review/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/06/its-your-dime-episode-99--nfl-preseason-in-reviewThu, 06 Sep 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 99 - NFL preseason in review Today on co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker discuss some of the incisive content we have released on this site lately. We review the 2012 preseason that was. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,NFL,footballToday on co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker discuss some of the incisive content we have released on this site lately. We review the 2012 preseason that wahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/05/its-your-dime-episode-98--nfl-opening-day-2012Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/05/its-your-dime-episode-98--nfl-opening-day-2012/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/05/its-your-dime-episode-98--nfl-opening-day-2012Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 98 - NFL Opening Day 2012 The long-awaited day has finally arrived. Summer is officially over and the 2012 NFL regular season is here. Tonight the New York Giants take on the Dallas Cowboys in the Meadowlands. Co-hosts Rourke Decker and Nate Koenig, along with guest Paul Childers, will get you ready for all the action. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Dallas Cowboys,New York Giants,Paul Childers,opening dayThe long-awaited day has finally arrived. Summer is officially over and the 2012 NFL regular season is here. Tonight the New York Giants take on the Dallas Cowhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/04/its-your-dime-episode-97--kickoff-eve-2012Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/04/its-your-dime-episode-97--kickoff-eve-2012/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/04/its-your-dime-episode-97--kickoff-eve-2012Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 97 - Kickoff Eve 2012   We are poised on the precipice of a new season. The 2012 NFL season kicks off on Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 in a contest between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys. That makes this Kickoff Eve, we couldn't be happier about it. Tune in this evening as we usher you into a brand-new season of professional football. The news is not as good for everyone, though. The Miami Dolphins have reportedly released journeyman David Garrard. Is there any chance he could end up in the NFC North? The ?Sporting News? has issued a prediction that will no doubt provoke scoffing among the fans of the Black and Blue Division: They have declared that the San Francisco 49ers will win the Super Bowl on the merits of their punishing defense. How much stock can one put in their prognostications? And former Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb has resigned himself to the fact that no NFL team is likely to come knocking, and therefore he is pursuing a career in broadcasting. Is it true that old football players never die, they just go to the glue factory -- the sports networks? 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,2012 NFL season,Dallas Cowboys,San Francisco 49ers,New York GiantsWe are poised on the precipice of a new season. The 2012 NFL season kicks off on Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 in a contest between the New York Giants andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/03/its-your-dime-episode-96--labor-day-tributeFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/03/its-your-dime-episode-96--labor-day-tribute/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/03/its-your-dime-episode-96--labor-day-tributeMon, 03 Sep 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 96 - Labor Day Tribute Join co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker for their unique brand of Labor Day tribute with a sports. What's going on in the world of football labor? A labor dispute, of course. The NFL and its union officials are still on the outs, and there are no signs of the situation resolving any time soon. It's the perfect controversy to discuss on this day when we honor America's labor. Join in the conversation! 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Labor Day,labor dispute,NFL,officiating lockoutJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker for their unique brand of Labor Day tribute with a sports. What's going on in the world of football labor? A laborhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/03/its-your-dime-episode-95--sunday-fundaySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/03/its-your-dime-episode-95--sunday-funday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/03/its-your-dime-episode-95--sunday-fundayMon, 03 Sep 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 95 - Sunday Funday Sunday Funday co-hosts Nate Koenig and Mike Jungblut pore over this week's personnel transactions in the NFC North and project forward to the teams' 2012 fortunes. Which team is best set up to dominate the division this year, and which team will come out of nowhere to take everyone by surprise? 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Chicago Bears,Green Bay Packers,Sunday funday,Minnesota VikingsSunday Funday co-hosts Nate Koenig and Mike Jungblut pore over this week's personnel transactions in the NFC North and project forward to the teams' 2012 fortuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/02/its-your-dime-episode-94--sloshed-saturdayFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/02/its-your-dime-episode-94--sloshed-saturday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/09/02/its-your-dime-episode-94--sloshed-saturdaySun, 02 Sep 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 94 - Sloshed SaturdayThe world keeps turning, and the news keeps getting weirder. If you've ever had the urge to throw your head back and laugh the human race to scorn, if schadenfreude is your watchword when everything goes to well, you should tune in to the Sloshed Saturday edition of It's Your Dime radio with co-hosts Nate Koenig and Mike Jungblut at 9:30 CT. They will usher you into the longest night of the weekend with a heady brew that's equal parts hilarity and inanity. Even if you are burdened with a poor self-image, listening to Nate and Mike hold forth on the foibles of their fellow humans will make you feel good about yourself. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoSloshed Saturday,NFC North,football,humor,satireThe world keeps turning, and the news keeps getting weirder. If you've ever had the urge to throw your head back and laugh the human race to scorn, if schadenfrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/31/its-your-dime-episode-93--the-afterglowSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/31/its-your-dime-episode-93--the-afterglow/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/31/its-your-dime-episode-93--the-afterglowFri, 31 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 93 - The Afterglow   Now that the excitement of the Black and Blue League drafts has subsided and the drama has died down, it's time to get back to being serious. Or as serious as we can be on this show. Co-hosts Rourke Decker and Nate Koenig will pore over the various stories that have passed over the news desk in the past few days, as well as speculate about the future.   All four NFC North coaches are at various stages of their careers and have enjoyed different degrees of success. What will they have to accomplish in 2012 in order to retain their jobs?   The standoff between the NFL and its union officials continues, although league commissioner Roger Goodell has not ruled out a resolution of the dispute by opening day. Both parties reportedly sat down today to resume negotiations. Can they get a deal done in time?   The Chicago Bears have brought back defensive tackle Amobi Akoye. What does this portend for the fortunes of the Bears in 2012?   Also, what (if anything) can we learn about the prospects of the NFC North teams from their roster decisions today?01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFL preseason,Roger Goodell,officiating standoff,Chicago BearsNow that the excitement of the Black and Blue League drafts has subsided and the drama has died down, it's time to get back to being serious. Or as serioushttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/31/its-your-dime-episode-92--live-dst-league-draft-coverageSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/31/its-your-dime-episode-92--live-dst-league-draft-coverage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/31/its-your-dime-episode-92--live-dst-league-draft-coverageFri, 31 Aug 2012 02:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 92 - Live DST league draft coverage   The long-awaited day has finally arrived. It is draft day for the first annual NFC North Black and Blue Blog's defense/special teams (DST) fantasy football league, "Black and Blue is Beautiful," headed up by commissioner Jon Vander Woude. A star-studded cast featuring Rourke Decker, Nate Koenig, Kevin Doyle, Mike Jungblut, and Joe Lloyd  will provide analysis, commentary, and perhaps a bit of good-natured ribbing on the picks as they happen. We will also be interview team managers to get their sense of how the draft is going and find out how they feel about their picks. The show kicks off at 9:00  p.m. CT, with the first pick being turned in at 9:30 p.m. sharp. Don't miss any of the excitement as our managers jockey for position and the right to be crowned champion. As an added wrinkle, draft-day trades will be allowed, which should end an element of intrigue and drama to the proceedings. Who will emerge with the dominant team this evening? Tune in to find out! 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,fantasy football,live draft coverage,DST league,Black and Blue BlogThe long-awaited day has finally arrived. It is draft day for the first annual NFC North Black and Blue Blog's defense/special teams (DST) fantasy footballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/30/its-your-dime-episode-91--live-idp-league-draft-coverageSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/30/its-your-dime-episode-91--live-idp-league-draft-coverage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/30/its-your-dime-episode-91--live-idp-league-draft-coverageThu, 30 Aug 2012 00:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 91 - Live IDP league draft coverage The long-awaited day has finally arrived. It is draft day for the first annual NFC North Black and Blue Blog's individual defensive players (IDP) fantasy football league, "Winner Gets a Lapdance," headed up by commissioner K. Moss. Co-hosts Rourke Decker and Nate Koenig will be joined by lineup of resident fantasy football experts, including Steve Miracle and Adam Benoist, who will provide analysis, commentary, and perhaps a bit of good-natured ribbing on the picks as they happen. We will also be interview team managers to get their sense of how the draft is going and find out how they feel about their picks. The show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. CT, with the first pick being turned in at 7:45 p.m. sharp. Don't miss any of the excitement as our managers jockey for position and the right to be crowned champion. As an added wrinkle, draft-day trades will be allowed, which should end an element of intrigue and drama to the proceedings. Who will emerge with the dominant team this evening? Tune in to find out! 02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,fantasy football,live draft coverage,individual defensive players,NFC North Black and Blue BlogThe long-awaited day has finally arrived. It is draft day for the first annual NFC North Black and Blue Blog's individual defensive players (IDP) fantasy footbhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/28/its-your-dime-episode-90--fantasy-football-timeSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/28/its-your-dime-episode-90--fantasy-football-time/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/28/its-your-dime-episode-90--fantasy-football-timeTue, 28 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 90 - Fantasy football time!   The time is upon us! As you finish you frenzied research, finalize your draft rankings, and assemble your cheat sheets, co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker will explore the ramifications of the latest news from around the NFL as it pertains to fantasy football.   One of the biggest stories in every preseason is the injury watch. Football is such a physical game that the fortunes of teams often rise or fall based on the health of their players. Many times the NFL season boils down to a war of attrition, with the healthiest teams prevailing in the postseason. What projections, if any, can we make about the prospects of teams by looking at their injuries?   What about second-year players like Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton? Is he poised for a successful campaign in 2012, as many are projecting, or is he destined for a sophomore slump?   Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew remains the lone holdout. What is in it for Jones-Drew? Will he have a successful season or end up as another injured, frustrated holdout?01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Green Bay Packers,Minnesota Vikings,NFL preseason,fantasy footballThe time is upon us! As you finish you frenzied research, finalize your draft rankings, and assemble your cheat sheets, co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Deckhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/27/its-your-dime-episode-89--around-the-nflSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/27/its-your-dime-episode-89--around-the-nfl/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/27/its-your-dime-episode-89--around-the-nflMon, 27 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 89 - Around the NFL Because there's so much more to life than the NFC North, co-hosts Rourke Decker and Nate Koenig are here to take a tour of the ever-changing NFL landscape. Tune in at 5:30 p.m. CT to be brought up to date on the latest in football news. Earlier this year, the Seattle Seahawks laid down a fairly substantial chunk of change to bring in former Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Matt Flynn. It was expected that Flynn would compete with former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tavaris Jackson for the starting job. But Jackson has since been picked up by the Buffalo Bills, while Flynn has been supplanted by rookie quarterback Russell Wilson out of Wisconsin. Is this merely a temporary setback for Flynn, or has his career been dealt an irreparable blow?   Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has come out and stated publicly that his lucrative contract is essentially a one-year deal. What, if anything, can we infer from this statement about his dedication to the Broncos, and how should Denver react to these words? Manning performed well in the Broncos' Week 3 match against the San Francisco 49ers, but he has yet to truly be hit hard. Is he healthy enough to withstand the blows of regular-season action?01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFL preseason,Peyton Manning,Matt Flynn,Tavaris JacksonBecause there's so much more to life than the NFC North, co-hosts Rourke Decker and Nate Koenig are here to take a tour of the ever-changing NFL landscape. Tunhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/26/its-your-dime-episode-86--sloshed-saturday-week-3not a misprint) were seized from a house in Queens, New York. We've heard of keeping bees, but that is just ridiculous.   A man in Nepal took revenge upon a cobra -- by biting it to death. And believe it or not, rough penetrative sex of sea slugs may actually have some health benefits.   Of course, Nate and Mike will spend plenty of time discussing the triumphs and tragedies of preseason Week 3 in the NFC North. Who were the heroes and the goats this week? Can the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings get back on course before the regular season?  ]]>not a misprint) were seized from a house in Queens, New York. We've heard of keeping bees, but that is just ridiculous.   A man in Nepal took revenge upon a cobra -- by biting it to death. And believe it or not, rough penetrative sex of sea slugs may actually have some health benefits.   Of course, Nate and Mike will spend plenty of time discussing the triumphs and tragedies of preseason Week 3 in the NFC North. Who were the heroes and the goats this week? Can the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings get back on course before the regular season?  ]]>Footballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/26/its-your-dime-episode-86--sloshed-saturday-week-3/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/26/its-your-dime-episode-86--sloshed-saturday-week-3Sun, 26 Aug 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 86 - Sloshed Saturday (Week 3)not a misprint) were seized from a house in Queens, New York. We've heard of keeping bees, but that is just ridiculous.   A man in Nepal took revenge upon a cobra -- by biting it to death. And believe it or not, rough penetrative sex of sea slugs may actually have some health benefits.   Of course, Nate and Mike will spend plenty of time discussing the triumphs and tragedies of preseason Week 3 in the NFC North. Who were the heroes and the goats this week? Can the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings get back on course before the regular season?  ]]>   The world keeps turning, and the news keeps getting weirder. If you've ever had the urge to throw your head back and laugh the human race to scorn, if schadenfreude is your watchword when everything goes to well, you should tune in to this Sloshed Saturday edition of with co-hosts Nate Koenig and Mike Jungblut at 9:30 CT. They will usher you into the longest night of the weekend with a heady brew that's equal parts hilarity and inanity. Even if you are burdened with a poor self-image, listening to Nate and Mike hold forth on the foibles of their fellow humans will make you feel good about yourself.   A man in New Zealand -- dubbed the "Accidental Millionaire" -- has been sentenced to prison after fleeing the country when his bank mistakenly deposited $1 million instead of $100,000 into his account. Three million bees (no, that is <em>not </em>a misprint) were seized from a house in Queens, New York. We've heard of keeping bees, but that is just ridiculous.   A man in Nepal took revenge upon a cobra -- by biting it to death. And believe it or not, rough penetrative sex of sea slugs may actually have some health benefits.   Of course, Nate and Mike will spend plenty of time discussing the triumphs and tragedies of preseason Week 3 in the NFC North. Who were the heroes and the goats this week? Can the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings get back on course before the regular season?  01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoSloshed Saturday,weird news,football,humor,satireThe world keeps turning, and the news keeps getting weirder. If you've ever had the urge to throw your head back and laugh the human race to scorn, if schadhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/24/its-your-dime-episode-85--nfc-north-week-3-preseasonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/24/its-your-dime-episode-85--nfc-north-week-3-preseason/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/24/its-your-dime-episode-85--nfc-north-week-3-preseasonFri, 24 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 85 - NFC North Week 3 preseason   After a poor showing in Week 1 of the NFL preseason, the NFC North continues to pile up the victories, as the Green Bay Packers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 27-13 last night in running back Cedric Benson's first game against his former team. Co-hosts co-hosts Rourke Decker and Nate Koenig devoted a significant portion of the show yesterday to previewing this game. What did they take away from what they saw on the field?    The Minnesota Vikings take on the San Diego Chargers at Mall of America Field at 7:00 p.m. CT, while the Chicago Bears visit the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants in the Meadowlands. Tomorrow evening the Detroit Lions square off against the Oakland Raiders in the Black Hole. We will get into all the match-ups as the Black and Blue Division puts on its dress rehearsal for the regular season.   Will Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder continue to improve his accuracy as he settles in the pocket? How much will their secondary be tested now that it's been confirmed quarterback Philip Rivers will be on the sidelines?   Can the Lions maintain their composure against a team they narrowly defeated in a comeback last season? Which one of the Lions' offensive weapons will step up as a safety valve for quarterback Matthew Stafford?   Which of the Bears' backup running backs will seize the day and secure a position on the third string? Will quarterback Jay Cutler and his wide receivers continue to dominate, or can the rest of the league figure them out?01:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Week 2 preseason,Green Bay Packers,Chicago Bears,Detroit LionsAfter a poor showing in Week 1 of the NFL preseason, the NFC North continues to pile up the victories, as the Green Bay Packers defeated the Cincinnati Benghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/23/its-your-dime-episode-84--nfl-preseason-week-3-previewSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/23/its-your-dime-episode-84--nfl-preseason-week-3-preview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/23/its-your-dime-episode-84--nfl-preseason-week-3-previewThu, 23 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 84 - NFL preseason Week 3 preview   Week 3 of the 2012 NFL preseason kicks off today, and  your co-hosts co-hosts Rourke Decker and Nate Koenig are here to dig in deep to all the action. If you are in need of a preview of all the action, be sure to tune into the show at 5:30 p.m.   There are quite a few stories on the plate for today. New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma banning NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell from his Miami, Florida, barbecue restaurant. Green Bay Packers running back James Starks and quarterback Graham Harrell, despite having shown promise in the past, might be on the way out. Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher had a nontraditional therapy on his ailing knee. And yes, a comedian has accused her ex-boyfriend of being "too athletic" in bed.01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFL preseason,Green Bay Packers,Roger Goodell,Chicago BearsWeek 3 of the 2012 NFL preseason kicks off today, and  your co-hosts co-hosts Rourke Decker and Nate Koenig are here to dig in deep to all the action. If yohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/22/its-your-dime-episode-83--sports-historian-paul-rubinoSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/22/its-your-dime-episode-83--sports-historian-paul-rubino/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/22/its-your-dime-episode-83--sports-historian-paul-rubinoWed, 22 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 83 - Sports historian Paul RubinoWe are pleased to be joined yet again by sports historian Paul Rubino. Mr. Rubino has researched a number of issues extensively, digging back through decades of NFL history to come up with some surprising -- perhaps even controversial -- conclusions. Last week, we examined the importance of the running back position over time. This week will be looking at the importance of defense in winning championships. It is a common truism that offense wins games, but defense wins championships. Do these numbers hold up to scrutiny, or is it one of those old-fashioned tropes that no longer applies? A diehard Green Bay Packers fan from California, Mr. Rubino is a self-described gambler. He is famous among certain circles of Packers fans for two bold bets he made: He took the New York Giants over the New England Patriots in 2007 -- declining the 14 points -- and won a $450 bottle of Scotch by taking a Packers sweep at -21 pts over the Minnesota Vikings in 2010, despite what Vikings sweep of the Packers the previous year. He was also ahead of his time in correctly predicting the decline of importance to the running back position several years ago.01:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,defense,Paul RubinoWe are pleased to be joined yet again by sports historian Paul Rubino. Mr. Rubino has researched a number of issues extensively, digging back through decades ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/21/its-your-dime-episode-82--fantasy-expert-steve-miracleSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/21/its-your-dime-episode-82--fantasy-expert-steve-miracle/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/21/its-your-dime-episode-82--fantasy-expert-steve-miracleTue, 21 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 82 - Fantasy expert Steve Miracle Join Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker on this Tuesday edition of It's Your Dime radio as they sit down with resident fantasy football expert Steve Miracle to discuss the ins and outs of drafting and managing a successful fantasy football team. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Steve Miracle,fantasy footballJoin Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker on this Tuesday edition of It's Your Dime radio as they sit down with resident fantasy football expert Steve Miracle to dischttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/20/its-your-dime-episode-81--random-tidbits-from-the-worldFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/20/its-your-dime-episode-81--random-tidbits-from-the-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/20/its-your-dime-episode-81--random-tidbits-from-the-worldMon, 20 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 81 - Random tidbits from the world Join co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker for another look into the ever-changing landscape of NFC North football and the world of sports in general. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,NFL,footballJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker for another look into the ever-changing landscape of NFC North football and the world of sports in general.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/20/its-your-dime-episode-80--guest-joe-arrigo-on-week-2Footballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/20/its-your-dime-episode-80--guest-joe-arrigo-on-week-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/20/its-your-dime-episode-80--guest-joe-arrigo-on-week-2Mon, 20 Aug 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 80 - Guest Joe Arrigo on Week 2   The ?Sunday Funday ?edition gets a face lift as it's taken over by a new hosts Kevin Doyle and Mike Jungblut -- and moves into a new 9:30 p.m. time slot. To kick off the festivities, former ESPN Fresno analyst and current host of the ?Average Joe Show?, Joe Arrigo, stops by to break down the weekend that was in Week 1 of the NFL preseason.  If you didn't get a chance to watch the games -- or if you did and you want to talk about them -- this is your chance. Which teams in the NFC North showed improvement this week, and which clubs regressed? What conclusions, if any, can be drawn from a week in which the starters barely played? Who were the heros and the goats of Week 2? Even more importantly, what can be expected from the teams going forward? Will the Green Bay Packers right their ship in time for the regular season? Will the Minnesota Vikings continue their impressive resurgence? Do the penalties assessed against the Detroit Lions matter, or can they win in spite of their mental lapses? Are Chicago Bears wide receivers Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery the real deal? 01:02:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFL preseason,Joe Arrigo,Sunday funday,footballThe ?Sunday Funday ?edition gets a face lift as it's taken over by a new hosts Kevin Doyle and Mike Jungblut -- and moves into a new 9:30 p.m. time slot. Tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/19/its-your-dime-episode-79--sloshed-saturdaySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/19/its-your-dime-episode-79--sloshed-saturday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/19/its-your-dime-episode-79--sloshed-saturdaySun, 19 Aug 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 79 - Sloshed SaturdayCo-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker will help you go easily into that dark night with their special brand of hammered humor and slurred satire as they take a liquored look at the week that was in the world of sports. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoSloshed Saturday,NFC North,weird news,Mike Jungblut,NFL preseasonCo-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker will help you go easily into that dark night with their special brand of hammered humor and slurred satire as they take ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/17/its-your-dime-episode-78--week-2-preseasonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/17/its-your-dime-episode-78--week-2-preseason/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/17/its-your-dime-episode-78--week-2-preseasonFri, 17 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 78 - Week 2 preseason Our scheduled guest for the day today was forced to postpone due to illness, so we will be reverting to a discussion of the upcoming weekend in NFC North football. Join Nate and Rourke for a preview of all the matchups, as well as a discussion of some of the odder NFL stories to come out in the past few days. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Week 2 preseason,Chicago Bears,Detroit Lions,Minnesota VikingsOur scheduled guest for the day today was forced to postpone due to illness, so we will be reverting to a discussion of the upcoming weekend in NFC North footbhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/16/its-your-dime-episode-77--preseason-week-2-previewSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/16/its-your-dime-episode-77--preseason-week-2-preview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/16/its-your-dime-episode-77--preseason-week-2-previewThu, 16 Aug 2012 22:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 77 - Preseason Week 2 preview Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker preview tonight's preseason matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFL preseason,Green Bay Packers,Chicago Bears,Brian UrlacherCo-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker preview tonight's preseason matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/15/its-your-dime-episode-76--sports-historian-paul-rubinoFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/15/its-your-dime-episode-76--sports-historian-paul-rubino/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/15/its-your-dime-episode-76--sports-historian-paul-rubinoWed, 15 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 76 - Sports historian Paul Rubino   Today on It's Your Dime radio at 5:30 p.m. CT, co-hosts Rourke Decker and Nate Koenig are pleased to be joined by sports historian Paul Rubino. Mr. Rubino has researched a number of issues extensively, digging back through decades of NFL history to come up with some surprising -- perhaps even controversial -- conclusions. In this first installment of a two-part series, we will be examining Mr. Rubino's research into the importance of the running back position over time. In the early history of the sport, having a solid backfield was obviously of paramount importance. But is that still the case? Are running backs necessary to regular season and postseason success, or can fielding an elite running back actually hurt a team? Just how important is a "balanced offense" anyway? A diehard Green Bay Packers fan from California, Mr. Rubino is a self-described gambler. He is famous among certain circles of Packers fans for two bold bets he made: He took the New York Giants over the New England Patriots in 2007 -- declining the 14 points -- and won a $450 bottle of Scotch by taking a Packers sweep at -21 pts over the Minnesota Vikings in 2010, despite what Vikings sweep of the Packers the previous year. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Paul Rubino,sports history,running back,footballToday on It's Your Dime radio at 5:30 p.m. CT, co-hosts Rourke Decker and Nate Koenig are pleased to be joined by sports historian Paul Rubino. Mr. Rubino hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/14/its-your-dime-episode-75--fantasy-expert-andrea-hangstSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/14/its-your-dime-episode-75--fantasy-expert-andrea-hangst/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/14/its-your-dime-episode-75--fantasy-expert-andrea-hangstTue, 14 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 75 - Fantasy expert Andrea Hangst   Your chance to sign up for fantasy football with the Black and Blue Blog Leagues is closing fast! Our individual defensive players (IDP) league is already full, and we only have a couple of slots left in our defense/special teams (DST) league. Get in, get signed up, and hone your skills with a couple of mock drafts.  And if you need a little help getting started, that's what we are here for. Today Bleacher Report AFC North lead blogger Andrea Hangst returns to It's Your Dime radio with co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker at 5:30 p.m. CT. This week we will discuss the differences in strategy between DST and IDP leagues, as welel as focus on the best prospects in the NFC. If you are looking for tips on filling your league roster, Ms. Hangst is here to help. If you just want to know the difference between the two kinds of formats -- and why you should choose one or the other -- she can help you out with that too. Who knows? Perhaps with what you'll learn today, you can gain enough confidence to win in the free leagues this year and go on to challenge in the paid leagues next year! 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,fantasy football,Andrea Hangst,DST league,IDP leagueYour chance to sign up for fantasy football with the Black and Blue Blog Leagues is closing fast! Our individual defensive players (IDP) league is already fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/13/its-your-dime-episode-74--lull-in-the-newsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/13/its-your-dime-episode-74--lull-in-the-news/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/13/its-your-dime-episode-74--lull-in-the-newsMon, 13 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 74 - Lull in the news The first week of NFL preseason is over, and fans of the NFC North have had a chance to lick their wounds and hopefully regain a measure of perspective. Join co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker as they dissect what little news has emerged in the past 24 hours. Who knows? They might actually have something funny to say for once. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFL preseason,Green Bay Packers,Chicago Bears,Minnesota VikingsThe first week of NFL preseason is over, and fans of the NFC North have had a chance to lick their wounds and hopefully regain a measure of perspective. Join chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/13/its-your-dime-episode-73--sunday-funday-in-the-preseasonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/13/its-your-dime-episode-73--sunday-funday-in-the-preseason/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/13/its-your-dime-episode-73--sunday-funday-in-the-preseasonMon, 13 Aug 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 73 - Sunday Funday in the preseason     If the agony of Monday is just too much for you and you need an excuse to extend the weekend's festivities just a bit longer, join Nate Koenig and Kevin Doyle for this Sunday Funday edition.   As usual on Sunday Funday, we will be reviewing the week(end) that was in NFC North football. By now all the scores for Preseason Week 1 are in, and they weren't good. In fact, the Black and Blue Division went "oh-for" on the week. Are the pundits' scathing critiques of the teams justified, or is everyone overreacting to an exhibition game? In any case, fans can hope that their teams' fortunes will turn around next week.   The Chicago Bears have signed another pair of linebackers. Will these gentlemen serve as nothing more than camp bodies, or should fans be concerned that Brian Urlacher's injury is more severe than has been revealed?   Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been removed from the PUP list and returned to practice. Does this bode well for the Vikings' offense, or is Minnesota risking the health of their superstar unnecessarily?   Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has revealed that linebacker Desmond Bishop may be lost for the season due to a severe hamstring injury. To what extent should Packers fans be concerned? Will their "next-man-up" mentality serve them in good stead this time?  01:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Sunday funday,Green Bay Packers,NFL preseason,Adrian PetersonIf the agony of Monday is just too much for you and you need an excuse to extend the weekend's festivities just a bit longer, join Nate Koenig and Kevinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/12/its-your-dime-episode-72-sloshed-saturday-mike-jungblutSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/12/its-your-dime-episode-72-sloshed-saturday-mike-jungblut/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/12/its-your-dime-episode-72-sloshed-saturday-mike-jungblutSun, 12 Aug 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 72 -Sloshed Saturday: Mike Jungblut On this gorgeous Sloshed Saturday evening, with the stars asparkle and the adult libations flowing freely, we tip our glass to guest host Mike Jungblut, who joins co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker to discuss all things strange, silly, and sportly.  Here is just a sampling of the top-shelf news stories we'll be looking at with our weird brand of rail humor. A sect of separatist Muslims was found in the Russian city of Kazan after a decade of living underground, away from fresh air and sunlight. The British television network BSkyB has launched a 24-hour James Bond channel (no, that is not a misprint). A strange raft of volcanic rocks the size of Belgium has been found floating off the coast of New Zealand. The world's smallest siblings have big plans; they just launched a reality TV show. And a man and his mother were recently accuse of stealing more than $2 million worth of toys from Toys 'R' Us. Looks like someone is going to end up with a lump of coal in their stocking this year.   Since Mike is a member of that accursed breed known as "Vikings fans," we will also delve into a review of the weekend that was in NFC North football. It didn't go well. The Black and Blue Division went a stellar 0-4 preseason action. Ah, well, at least they won't be going 0-16 in the regular season, right?   If tipped too many back tonight, set down that glass and tune infor some slurred satire and hammered humor. We're the perfect buzzkill and can have you back on the road to sobriety in a hurry.  01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoSloshed Saturday,NFC North,weird news,Mike Jungblut,NFL preseasonOn this gorgeous Sloshed Saturday evening, with the stars asparkle and the adult libations flowing freely, we tip our glass to guest host Mike Jungblut, who johttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/10/its-your-dime-episode-71--joshua-huffman-iiiFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/10/its-your-dime-episode-71--joshua-huffman-iii/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/10/its-your-dime-episode-71--joshua-huffman-iiiFri, 10 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 71 - Joshua Huffman III   Today we are joined by our special guest, sportswriter Joshua Huffman III, who for the past several years has been a regular freelance columnist on the Yahoo! Contributor Network. One of the top-earning talents in the YCN, Joshua's work is regularly featured on Yahoo! Sports.   Fortunately for us, one of Joshua's favorite sports organizations is the Green Bay Packers, a team he writes frequently about on Yahoo!, so he should have plenty of things to say about the current state of the NFC North.   Joshua Huffman graduated from Middle Tennessee State University as a marketing major in 2009. He's been a Middle Tennessee resident from 1986-88 and 2001-present. He lived in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin from 1988-01 and for approximately eight months in 2009-10 as he completed a 20-game volunteer position with the USHL's Green Bay Gamblers. In addition to writing about the Packers, he follows the Chicago Cubs, Nashville Predators and Tennessee Titans. He has also covered the Indianapolis Colts in the past.01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Joshua Huffman III,Green Bay Packers,Yahoo Sports,footballToday we are joined by our special guest, sportswriter Joshua Huffman III, who for the past several years has been a regular freelance columnist on the Yahohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/09/its-your-dime-episode-70--preseason-week-1Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/09/its-your-dime-episode-70--preseason-week-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/09/its-your-dime-episode-70--preseason-week-1Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 70 - Preseason Week 1 Today host Rourke Decker will preview the Week 1 preseason matchups in the NFC North: the Green Bay Packers visit the San Diego Chargers, while the Chicago Bears play host to the Denver Broncos. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFL preseason,Chicago Bears,Green Bay Packers,Peyton ManningToday host Rourke Decker will preview the Week 1 preseason matchups in the NFC North: the Green Bay Packers visit the San Diego Chargers, while the Chicago Beahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/08/its-your-dime-episode-69--difficult-decisionsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/08/its-your-dime-episode-69--difficult-decisions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/08/its-your-dime-episode-69--difficult-decisionsWed, 08 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 69 - Difficult decisions   NFL teams this year have been basking in an embarrassment of riches. For the first time ever, they have had the luxury of taking 90 players into training camp. All of that is about to change, as the first round of cut-downs looms. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers points out that this year's decisions may be the most difficult that general manager Ted Thompson and head coach Mike McCarthy have ever had to face.   One player who probably does not have much to fear from the bloodletting is rookie defensive end Jerel Worthy. Asked what the biggest challenge facing Worthy will be in his first preseason action, McCarthy responded that it will be not jumping offsides.    A war of words is escalating between Packers and New York Giants players. Linebacker Clay Matthews III has come out and said that the Giants didn't beat the Packers in the divisional round of the 2011 playoffs, so much as the Packers beat themselves with uncharacteristically sloppy play.   The bad news just continues to mount for the Detroit Lions. In the wake of admitting that they do not know when running back Jahvid Best will return, they now have to confront the fact that safety Louis Delmas required arthroscopic knees surgery.    The Minnesota Vikings are eager to put running back Adrian Peterson through the paces to see where he's at in his recovery from torn knee ligaments.   Concern over Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher's continued absence from practice has been mounting. Reportedly, he is on track to return soon, but now he has been excused for a couple of days due to personal reasons. Do the Bears know something they're not telling, or are they as in the dark as everyone else?01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,training camp,preseason,Louis Delmas,Clay Matthews IIINFL teams this year have been basking in an embarrassment of riches. For the first time ever, they have had the luxury of taking 90 players into training cahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/07/its-your-dime-episode-68--andrea-hangst-talks-fantasy-1Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/07/its-your-dime-episode-68--andrea-hangst-talks-fantasy-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/07/its-your-dime-episode-68--andrea-hangst-talks-fantasy-1Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 68 - Andrea Hangst talks fantasy   As you probably know right now, the Black and Blue Blog fantasy leagues just opened up for registration. If you're excited about the upcoming season and have been itching to talk fantasy football, this is your lucky day. It's Your Dime co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker are joined by fantasy football expert Andrea Hangst to discuss the hottest prospects in the AFC. If you are looking for tips on filling your Black and Blue Blog league roster, Ms. Hangst is here to help. We'll also get into drafting strategy and season tactics during this two-part series. This promises to be an informative, entertaining discussion for newbs and experienced fantasy players alike. Currently based out of Chicago, Andrea Hangst has several years of experience in football sports writing. She makes her living by contributing to the Bleacher Report; and also writes for other sites, including Pro Football Focus and PhiladelphiaEagles.com. In addition, she runs her own fantasy-football blog, entitled F*BALL. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Andrea Hangst,Bleacher report,fantasy football,Pro Football FocusAs you probably know right now, the Black and Blue Blog fantasy leagues just opened up for registration. If you're excited about the upcoming season and havhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/06/its-your-dime-episode-67--special-guest-kevin-doyleSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/06/its-your-dime-episode-67--special-guest-kevin-doyle/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/06/its-your-dime-episode-67--special-guest-kevin-doyleMon, 06 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 67 - Special guest Kevin Doyle     Today we are joined by special guest Kevin Doyle on It's Your Dime radio. Wecruise through the NFC North news of the day to bring you all the latest details of the fortunes and misfortunes of our favorite teams. Kevin will be adding his own vibrant dash of color and commentary.   In the misfortune department, the Minnesota Vikings placed rookie wide receiver Greg Childs on injury waivers today. After he clears waivers, they will no doubt place him on injured reserve. Childs recently sustained a rather gruesome injury to both knees and not only is his season over, but his future career may be in doubt. Who will step up in Childs' absence?   Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has succeeded in postponing his pretrial hearing until September. He certainly seems determined not to take a plea if he can get this thing entirely quashed. Will this distraction hamper the Vikings' efforts to prepare for the season?   Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril is in camp and he is participating in drills, although per NFL rule he will not be able to practice in pads until Wednesday. He seems confident that he'll be able to shake off any rust and get right into the swing of things. Meanwhile, safety Louis Delmas remains on a pitch count as the Lions try to ease him into the rigors of training camp and prevent injury.   The Chicago Bears signed Rashied Davis to fill the special teams spot vacated by the retiring Devin Thomas.   The preseason tilt between the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers will feature -- for the first time ever -- a female official.  Are the replacements up to the task?01:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Kevin Doyle,replacement officials,Greg Childs,Rashied DavisToday we are joined by special guest Kevin Doyle on It's Your Dime radio. Wecruise through the NFC North news of the day to bring you all the latest detahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/05/its-your-dime-episode-65--sunday-funday-fantasy-footballSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/05/its-your-dime-episode-65--sunday-funday-fantasy-football/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/05/its-your-dime-episode-65--sunday-funday-fantasy-footballSun, 05 Aug 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 65 - Sunday Funday Fantasy Football   At long last, the day you have all been waiting for with bated breath has arrived -- the Black and Blue Blog fantasy football leagues open for registration this afternoon! On this Sunday Funday, Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker will be breaking down all the details for you.   We will be fielding two leagues -- one DST league for your traditionalists and one IDL league for those of you who like a little variety. Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis, so if you have questions about anything from when the drafts will be held to how many points you'll score for a defensive fumble recovery, be sure to blow up our lines today. Or if you think our scoring system is absolutely bonkers, we'll be happy to take your input into consideration too.   We'll also be going over some of the more notable items of NFC North news today. Among the issues we will probably get to:   Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Greg Childs' career may be over after he tore tendons in both knees during yesterday's team scrimmage. This represents yet another blow to an organization scrabbling desperately to right a ship that has been listing dangerously for some time.   As Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher continues to miss time with injury, speculation continues to circulate about the ability of the Bears organization to function if and when they lose him for good.   Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril has finally reported to training camp and passed his physical. Is this a sign of good things to come for the Lions? Can Avril be a force of maturity and upright character in a locker room that seems sometimes lacking in self-control?00:59:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,fantasy football,Chicago Bears,Sunday funday,Detroit LionsAt long last, the day you have all been waiting for with bated breath has arrived -- the Black and Blue Blog fantasy football leagues open for registrationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/05/its-your-dime-episode-64--sloshed-saturdaySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/05/its-your-dime-episode-64--sloshed-saturday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/05/its-your-dime-episode-64--sloshed-saturdaySun, 05 Aug 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 64 - Sloshed Saturday   We raise our glasses high this evening as we indulge in the pleasures of the flesh on this Sloshed Saturday evening. As they sweat it out in their sweltering studio, co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker will delve into the quirky and peculiar news of the world. So as not to entirely alienate their loyal listeners, they'll probably also give a perfunctory look at the latest NFC North news.   If you're by yourself on this Saturday evening and already past the point of new return, set down that glass and tune in. We're the perfect buzzkill and can have you back on the road to sobriety in a hurry.   Here is a sneak preview at some of the topics into which we'll be delving tonight: Ancient Olympic athletes may not have had access to syringes and synthetic anabolic steroids, but they did have one way of doping. We'll let you know all about it tonight. Continuing our theme of strange German news pieces, a Berlin museum features dung heaps in their Holocaust exhibition. In yet mor weird-but-true German news, an apprentice was fined a massive amount of money . . . for an illegal Facebook party.   So if you're in the mood for some slurred satire and hammered humor, let us know what is on your mind. Perhaps there is an issue you want to cover that we haven't gotten to yet. Well, it's an open line, so go for it. Sloshed Saturday can be the most fun episode of the week . . . but we need your help to get it there. Put down that beer and pick up that phone!00:59:00Water Cooler SportsnoSloshed Saturday,NFC North,Olympic athletes,doping,weird newsWe raise our glasses high this evening as we indulge in the pleasures of the flesh on this Sloshed Saturday evening. As they sweat it out in their swelterinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/03/its-your-dime-episode-63--packers-training-campSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/03/its-your-dime-episode-63--packers-training-camp/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/03/its-your-dime-episode-63--packers-training-campFri, 03 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 63 - Packers training camp As Nate Koenig so astutely observed to co-host Rourke Decker yesterday, we have yet to cover the Green Bay Packers training camp. Today we will remedy this deficiency as we devote the majority of our episode to just that. One matter for concern among Packers fans last season was the use -- or rather, the over use -- of nose tackle B.J. Raji, who was on the field more than probably any other player. How is Raji responding to the infusion of fresh, young talent on the defensive side of the ball? Perhaps the most intriguing story line of this training camp in the wake of Ryan Grant's departure is who will take over as the Packer's starting running back. James Starks would seem to be penciled in as the starter in the early going, but can the Packers rely on him to carry the load for an entire season? What are the chances that backups Alex Green or Brandon Saine take the world by storm and surprise us all? Another glaring weakness on the Packers offense at times in recent years has been the offensive line. With Marshall Newhouse apparently stepping up to take the starting left tackle job, are the Packers set on their offensive line, or will 2012 be another revolving door? You can be sure our Gameday Chatroom will be open for the duration of the event! 00:59:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,training camp,Green Bay Packers,James Starks,Family NightAs Nate Koenig so astutely observed to co-host Rourke Decker yesterday, we have yet to cover the Green Bay Packers training camp. Today we will remedy this defhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/02/its-your-dime-episode-62--pet-peeves-in-sportsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/02/its-your-dime-episode-62--pet-peeves-in-sports/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/02/its-your-dime-episode-62--pet-peeves-in-sportsThu, 02 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 62 - Pet peeves in sports Apparently, the Internal Revenue Service taxes American Olympic athletes for the medals they bring home. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has jumped into the fray, urging the IRS to cease and desist from this flagrant abuse of America's best and brightest. In another bit of annoying sports news (at least for Wisconsin Badgers fans), running back Montee Ball was attacked in the early hours of the morning by five men near the Wisconsin. Why do some people target college and professional athletes for violence? Is it sheer envy, or is there something deeper going on? There seems to be a mounting wave of frustration among NFL players directed against league commissioner Roger Goodell. After fielding questions about the standoff with officials yesterday at the Green Bay Packers' training camp, he was the target of aspersions today from Chicago Bears players, several of whom expressed distrust and dislike of the man. We were sold the new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the promise of a decade of labor peace. Will the league implode into strife in the next year or two instead? Something that might soothe ruffled feathers, though, is the fact that Jenny McCarthy, girlfriend of Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, has just completed a sexy new bikini shoot. After getting a glimpse of these photographs, men everywhere will be uttering silent prayers that their women age as gracefully as Ms. McCarthy has. Of course, we must devote some time to the ongoing saga (some might call it the comedy of errors) that is the Detroit Lions. General manager Martin Mayhew has boldly proclaimed that the Lions are better this year than they were last year. If that be the case, it will put them solidly in contention for the NFC North divisional crown. But how many people take his words seriously? 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Jenny McCarthy,Chicago Bears,Detroit Lions,Mitt RomneyApparently, the Internal Revenue Service taxes American Olympic athletes for the medals they bring home. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has jumpedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/01/its-your-dime-episode-61--john-jedlicka-on-martin-mayhewSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/01/its-your-dime-episode-61--john-jedlicka-on-martin-mayhew/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/08/01/its-your-dime-episode-61--john-jedlicka-on-martin-mayhewWed, 01 Aug 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 61 - John Jedlicka on Martin Mayhew Training camp battles are raging all across the storied NFC North, as ambitious players jockey for scarce positions on the 53-man rosters. We're here to chronicle them for you with our special guest John Jedlicka. Word has emerged from the Chicago Bears training camp that wide receiver Brandon Marshall is quite the wordsmith. There is a lot of big talk being bandied about in Bourbonnais, Illinois, right now. Who will come out on top, and will they have what it takes to back it up? Former Chicago Bears cornerback and special teams ace Zach Bowman, who recently caught on with the Minnesota Vikings, is hoping to make a new home for himself in Nordic country. Bowman knows as well as anyone that opportunities are precious and not to be overlooked. How much of an impact can he have on the Vikings' fortunes in 2012? After a raucous offseason in which four players were arrested a total of seven times, the Detroit Lions are looking to restore order in the Motor City. What will it take for head coach Jim Schwartz to right this ship before the regular season kicks off? Special guest and NFCNblog.com contributor John Jedlicka will join us to discuss the career trajectory of current Lions general manager Martin Mayhew. We look forward to hearing what insights John can bring to this never-ending offseason saga. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,training camp,John Jedlicka,Martin Mayhew,Detroit LionsTraining camp battles are raging all across the storied NFC North, as ambitious players jockey for scarce positions on the 53-man rosters. We're here to chronihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/31/its-your-dime-episode-60--potpourri-of-nfc-north-newsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/31/its-your-dime-episode-60--potpourri-of-nfc-north-news/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/31/its-your-dime-episode-60--potpourri-of-nfc-north-newsTue, 31 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 60 - Potpourri of NFC North news Our scheduled guest, Andrea Hangst of Bleacher Report, has rescheduled to next Tuesday, so today, we bring you a potpourri of news from around the NFC North and the rest of the world. If you are wanting to stay informed on all things "Black and Blue," be sure to tune in. You won't walk away feeling empty. The Green Bay Packers were named the top team in the Associated Press's first-ever Pro32 power rankings of NFL teams. The AP has promised to update the rankings every week through the 2012 season, so it will be interesting to see if the team that went 15-1 in the regular season last year will have the staying power to hold onto their perch atop the poll -- or if they will be forced to relinquish their crown to another team. Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was hospitalized briefly yesterday after experiencing an allergic reaction to seafood during a catered lunch. Inquiring minds want to know how his allergy was never detected before yesterday. The Detroit Lions still cannot seem to get everything together. Running back Jahvid Best remains sidelined with concussion issues, a fact that brings general manager Martin Mayhew no small amount of consternation. Meanwhile, retired running back Barry Sanders claims he does not blame the Lions' coaching staff for their personnel problems, because he says it's not their job to babysit their players. What will it take to get the Lions train back on the right track? We'll talk about all these issues and more -- so hop on in! 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Andrea Hangst,Green Bay Packers,Adrian Peterson,Detroit LionsOur scheduled guest, Andrea Hangst of Bleacher Report, has rescheduled to next Tuesday, so today, we bring you a potpourri of news from around the NFC North anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/30/its-your-dime-episode-59--competition-heating-upSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/30/its-your-dime-episode-59--competition-heating-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/30/its-your-dime-episode-59--competition-heating-upMon, 30 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 59 - Competition heating up Training camp competitions are heating up, and we're here to talk about it. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,training camp,camp battles,Nate Koenig,Rourke DeckerTraining camp competitions are heating up, and we're here to talk about it.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/29/its-your-dime-episode-58--sunday-fundaySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/29/its-your-dime-episode-58--sunday-funday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/29/its-your-dime-episode-58--sunday-fundaySun, 29 Jul 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 58 - Sunday Funday It's a changing of the guard for Sunday Funday as Nate and Rourke will be taking over co-hosting duties from Patrick. Mike Gabelbauer joins us in studio today for a roundtable conversation of everything NFC North related. We'll get into an in-depth discussion of the ramifications of the Green Bay Packers' demotion of safety Sam Shields. We'll also discuss the looming situation with Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best, and what it means for the fortunes of the Lions in 2012. With training camp getting under week last week, there are a whole host of issues to talk about, so get on the phone and join the conversation! 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Mike Gabelbauer,Green Bay Packers,Detroit Lions,Sam ShieldsIt's a changing of the guard for Sunday Funday as Nate and Rourke will be taking over co-hosting duties from Patrick. Mike Gabelbauer joins us in studio todayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/29/its-your-dime-episode-47--sloshed-saturdaySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/29/its-your-dime-episode-47--sloshed-saturday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/29/its-your-dime-episode-47--sloshed-saturdaySun, 29 Jul 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 57 - Sloshed Saturday   After interviewing the infamous "troll scholar," Whitney Phillips, Ph.D., on yesterday's espisode, it's time for us to practice our own trolling skills on this Sloshed Saturday edition. Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker will take you into the world of the bizarre and the unbelievable as they review some of the stranger news stories to come out in the past few days. Of course, they'll also tip their hat to the obligatory NFC North talk, taking a quick tour around the "Black and Blue Division" to get you up to speed on what's happening in training camp.   So if you're feeling the urge to drink alone, have no fear -- we're is here to accompany you on your weekly libational adventures.   Here are some of the topics we are sure to cover: A North Carolina man was thrown back into jail -- for refusing to leave jail. Fifty-five years ago, six men stood underneath an exploding atomic bomb -- on purpose. A revolutionary new discovery was announced recently: 600-year-old bras were discovered in an ancient Austrian castle. No one had known bras were invented that early.   And that's just the non-sports talk. We'll also give a nod to each one of the t eams in the NFC North. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoSloshed Saturday,NFC North,atomic bomb,satire,brasAfter interviewing the infamous "troll scholar," Whitney Phillips, Ph.D., on yesterday's espisode, it's time for us to practice our own trolling skills on thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/27/its-your-dime-episode-56--troll-scholar-whitney-phillipsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/27/its-your-dime-episode-56--troll-scholar-whitney-phillips/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/27/its-your-dime-episode-56--troll-scholar-whitney-phillipsFri, 27 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 56 - Troll scholar Whitney Phillips "And now for something completely different." Our guest today will be unlike any other we have spoken with. Whitney Phillips earned her Ph.D. in Digital Culture with a Folklore emphasis from the University of Oregon. She spent five years mingling among online trolls, studying their behavior, analyzing their interactions, and coming up with some interesting conclusions about their significance to our modern world. Considering the genesis of our own site, we think this is a fascinating discussion to be having. Ms. Phillips has a wicked and finely honed sense of humor, so you will want to tune in this evening.   Although the topic of trolls may not have anything directly to do with sports, trolls do certainly infect the world of sports talk, and thus they are a concern to us all. Moreover, there are certain parallels between the behavior of trolls online and the asocial and hostile behaviors unruly fans sometimes exhibit in the stands or at bars. Perhaps, too, we can draw parallels between the misbehavior of players on and off the field and the disruptive influence that trolls can have in our online communities. Ms. Phillips will give us a sneak preview into her upcoming project that will involve the antisocial actions of fans.01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,trolls,Whitney Phillips,asocial behavior,social networking"And now for something completely different." Our guest today will be unlike any other we have spoken with. Whitney Phillips earned her Ph.D. in Digital Cultuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/26/its-your-dime-episode-55--tom-gower-of-bloguincomSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/26/its-your-dime-episode-55--tom-gower-of-bloguincom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/26/its-your-dime-episode-55--tom-gower-of-bloguincomThu, 26 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 55 - Tom Gower of Bloguin.com   We are joined by Bloguin.com columnist Tom Gower. He will help us handicap the NFC North and the NFL at large as training camps kick off around the league. Don't miss this episode as we interview one of the nationally known names in the sports blogosphere.   The Green Bay Packers are the consensus favorites in the early going, but they have some mounting concerns in their secondary as well as their backfield. Will their overpowering offense be able to compensate for the weaknesses in other phases of the game? Perhaps more to the point, will their sometimes porous offensive line be able to keep quarterback Aaron Rodgers on his feet?   For a player only in his second year, with the future of a franchise on his shoulders, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder has remained relatively unscathed by media scrutiny this year. The Vikings are by no means one of the deeper teams in the NFC North, so if they are to return to prominence, Ponder will have to step up in concert with his running game. Is this the year Christian Ponder makes a name for himself as a quarterback to be reckoned with, or is success still a couple years off?   The Detroit Lions have seemed to be on something of an offseason skid -- in more than one sense of the word. The time has come to get serious, though, as the hitting is about to begin in earnest. Does this team have the intestinal fortitude required to pull together and make a respectable regular-season performance, or will they crumble under the ponderous weight of their own immaturity and recklessness?  01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Tom Gower,Bloguin,Green Bay Packers,Minnesota VikingsWe are joined by Bloguin.com columnist Tom Gower. He will help us handicap the NFC North and the NFL at large as training camps kick off around the league.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/25/its-your-dime-episode-54--nfc-north-nowSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/25/its-your-dime-episode-54--nfc-north-now/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/25/its-your-dime-episode-54--nfc-north-nowWed, 25 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 54 - NFC North Now! At last the long-awaited day has arrived -- training camp has arrived in the NFC North.. We kick things off right this evening, so grab your ticket to the party before they're all gone! One man who's as happy to be where he is as we are to be where we are is Mike Tice, who after over 30 years in the league finds himself the new offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears. After several years of Mike Martz's rather strident style, this represents quite the sea change in Chicago. Tice has learned the important lesson of gratitude, which is something we would probably all do well to emulate.   A player who might stand to learn a little gratitude is Minnesota Vikings rookie offensive tackle Matt Kalil, who is one of the few rookies yet unsigned. Taken 4th overall, Kalil is resisting the so-called "offset clause" the Vikings want to put in his contract, which would protect their financial interests in case they have to part ways prematurely. Given that the probability of Kalil's benefiting from the lack of an offset is extremely low, why doesn't he simply get into camp and get his career off the ground?   On the other hand, a player who seems to act with wisdom and foresight is Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He has come out and said he will not be squeeze his team for more money, even though he is technically underpaid at the going market rates, and that he intends to play out his contract before renegotiating. If there is any player in the league who has the leverage to force a pay raise, it's Rodgers. Will other players follow his example?01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,training camp,Mike Tice,Aaron Rodgers,Matt KalilAt last the long-awaited day has arrived -- training camp has arrived in the NFC North.. We kick things off right this evening, so grab your ticket to the parthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/24/its-your-dime-episode-53--smrgsbord-of-newsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/24/its-your-dime-episode-53--smrgsbord-of-news/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/24/its-your-dime-episode-53--smrgsbord-of-newsTue, 24 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 53 - Smörgåsbord of news   Has the cooler weather of late whetted your appetite for NFC North football talk? Then you have come to the right place. Training camp is getting underway in the "Black and Blue Division," and we're here to tell you all about it.    At long last, someone in the Detroit Lions' front office has arisen from his winter hibernation and begun a spring cleaning. Two Lions players have been released in the past two days: cornerback Aaron Berry yesterday, after his second run-in with police, and offensive tackle Johnny Culbreath, who was arrested for marijuana possession six months ago. Running back Mikel Leshoure and defensive tackle Nick Fairley remain very much on the team, however. What message does this send to the Lions players?   Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy has come out and expressed his support for a plan that would reduce the number of NFL preseason games to two while leaving the 16-game regular season intact. Is there any chance of this actually happening, and if so, what would it mean for the fortunes of marginal and borderline players who need every bit of playing time they can get?   Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has come out and said he will not be squeeze his team for more money, even though he is technically underpaid at the going market rates, and that he intends to play out his contract before renegotiating. If there is any player in the league who has the leverage to force a pay raise, it's Rodgers. Will other players follow his example?01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Mark Murphy,Green Bay Packers,Aaron Rodgers,Detroit LionsHas the cooler weather of late whetted your appetite for NFC North football talk? Then you have come to the right place. Training camp is getting underway ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/23/its-your-dime-episode-52--rookie-signing-daySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/23/its-your-dime-episode-52--rookie-signing-day/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/23/its-your-dime-episode-52--rookie-signing-dayMon, 23 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 52 - Rookie signing dayIf you have been waiting like a parched traveler in the desert for good news about your favorite NFC North team, this just might be the day you get it.  On paper, the Green Bay Packers have one of the easiest schedules in the league. In fact, their strength of schedule is second-lowest in the league, and they only play seven "quality" opponents. What does this say about their fortunes in 2012, not only their regular season record but their postseason prospects? The Detroit Lions' weekend was clouded by news that safety Aaron Berry had been arrested for three counts of simple assault apparently involving a handgun. He has since been released. Now word is out that rookie offensive tackle Riley Reiff has come to terms with the team. Are things finally turning around for the Lions, despite the fact cornerback Chris Green wood will start the season on the PUP? Lawsuits are flying around the league these days. Jonathan Vilma is in court contesting his suspension with the NFL. The NFL Coaches Association is suing the NFL Players Association for collection of a debt. Rumors are flying that fired officials might be suing the league for wrongful termination. When will it end? 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFL Coaches Association,Green Bay Packers,Detroit Lions,Aaron BerryIf you have been waiting like a parched traveler in the desert for good news about your favorite NFC North team, this just might be the day you get it.  On paphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/22/its-your-dime-episode--sunday-funday-with-patrick-batesFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/22/its-your-dime-episode--sunday-funday-with-patrick-bates/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/22/its-your-dime-episode--sunday-funday-with-patrick-batesSun, 22 Jul 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Sunday Funday with Patrick Bates Join Patrick Bates every week for his Sunday Funday edition of It's Your Dime, in which he lends his zany brand of humor and insight to the world of NFC North football. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,football,Patrick Bates,Sunday funday,humorJoin Patrick Bates every week for his Sunday Funday edition of It's Your Dime, in which he lends his zany brand of humor and insight to the world of NFC Northhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/22/its-your-dime-episode-50--sloshed-saturday-rolls-onSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/22/its-your-dime-episode-50--sloshed-saturday-rolls-on/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/22/its-your-dime-episode-50--sloshed-saturday-rolls-onSun, 22 Jul 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 50 - Sloshed Saturday rolls on   Don't drink alone -- invite your friends Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker along for your weekly bender! They will entertain you with their liquored look at the week that was in the world of sports. Never able to stay on topic for long, they will be sure to careen off into tipsy tangents on irrelevant pop culture references.    A little village in Germany once lent the city of Berlin a small some, a debt that could now be worth trillions. What are the chances this lucky group of citizens is sitting on the biggest lottery in history?   Since the beginning of music, musicians have be been inventive in finding ways to make new sounds, and now a German musician has found a way to make music with his . . . body?   The Detroit Lions will be fair game as they are every week. Do the Motown Madmen have any chance of getting their train back under control, or are they doomed to derail in a convoluted mess of mishaps and misbehavior?   Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has promised that his injured knee won't be an issue this season. Is this a harbinger of good things to call for the Windy City Bruins? Will all of Phil Emery's offseason acquisitions gel together for 2012 postseason success?   Oh, and we just might talk about the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings too.01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Brian Urlacher,Sloshed Saturday,Detroit Lions,Chicago BearsDon't drink alone -- invite your friends Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker along for your weekly bender! They will entertain you with their liquored look at thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/20/its-your-dime-episode-49--sleepless-in-the-nfc-northSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/20/its-your-dime-episode-49--sleepless-in-the-nfc-north/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/20/its-your-dime-episode-49--sleepless-in-the-nfc-northFri, 20 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 49 - Sleepless in the NFC North     If you have been attacked by a fit of the mid-summer insomnia, we have just the cure for you. Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker will escort you to the Land of Nod with their unparalleled brand of soporific sports commentary.   Someone who isn't losing sleep right now is former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, who claims to have no hard feelings against the Green Bay Packers in the wake of their messy breakup. On the other hand, Favre is also honest enough to admit he couldn't resist coming back to play for the Vikings in 2010, because the money was simply too good. As jarring as it might be to hear, one could almost wish that more teams were so forthright about their motivations.   Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz might be tossing and turning this evening -- presumably with fury -- after Packers head coach Mike McCarthy came out with a pretty salty evaluation of his coaching style this week. Are we destined to see a redux of the classic Schwartz/Harbaugh beatdown in 2012, or is all just hot air?   Speaking of quarterbacks, 2011 was a year of unprecedented passing output. There has been speculation that reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers might throw for 6,000 yards this year. Is there any sense to these prognostications, or are they simply offseason bloviation from overeager analysts in need of ratings?01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Jim Schwartz,Brett Favre,Aaron Rodgers,Mike McCarthyIf you have been attacked by a fit of the mid-summer insomnia, we have just the cure for you. Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker will escort you to thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/19/its-your-dime-episode-48--nate-goes-soloFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/19/its-your-dime-episode-48--nate-goes-solo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/19/its-your-dime-episode-48--nate-goes-soloThu, 19 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 48 - Nate goes solo Join co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker for another look into the ever-changing world of NFC North football. Details coming soon. 01:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,NFL,footballJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker for another look into the ever-changing world of NFC North football. Details coming soon.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/18/its-your-dime-episode-47--fever-is-spreading-1Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/18/its-your-dime-episode-47--fever-is-spreading-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/18/its-your-dime-episode-47--fever-is-spreading-1Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 47 - Fever is spreading Fever seems to be spreading around the NFC North these days. Online venues are overtaken with rabid Lions fans proclaiming the renaissance of their team. Bears players like running back Earl Bennett are coming out to publicly proclaim that their team -- and their players -- are the best in the league. Lions players like Stephen Tulloch are taking offense to the words of Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings, essentially proving him right. In an atmosphere as frenzied as this, what's a rational fan to do? Tune into It's Your Dime, of course. Co-hosts Nate and Rourke will guide you through the treacherous waters of NFC North fandom. We will also get into some fantasy football projections for the Black and Blue division. Which team's players should you target if you want to take home the league crown this year? 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Stephen Tulloch,Gregg Jennings,fantasy football,Earl BennettFever seems to be spreading around the NFC North these days. Online venues are overtaken with rabid Lions fans proclaiming the renaissance of their team. Bearshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/17/its-your-dime-episode-46--day-after-deadline-mondaySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/17/its-your-dime-episode-46--day-after-deadline-monday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/17/its-your-dime-episode-46--day-after-deadline-mondayTue, 17 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 46 - Day after deadline Monday   Rourke Decker returns from his audition for The Rocky Horror Show LIVE to rejoin co-host Nate Koenig at the microphone for this evening's edition. If you missed yesterday's episode, you can get caught up on all the NFC North transactions this time around.   Now that the Chicago Bears have succeeded in re-signing running back Matt Forte to a four-year deal, questions are being raised: Who won? Who lost? And does it even matter? We'll weigh in on the issue of what this deal means for the health of the Bears going forward.   On the other side of the equation, what does the failure of the Detroit Lions to re-sign defensive end Cliff Avril mean for the future of that franchise? What does it indicate about the current health of the Lions organization? Will Avril pay for his decision not to take the guaranteed money and stay with the Lions, or if he manages to stay healthy, will he come out ahead?   It's never too early to look ahead to next year, so we will take a look at the NFC North's common opponents in 2013. Can we make any predictions about the division's dominance in the league by looking at the divisions they'll be facing?  01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Cliff Avril,Matt Forte,divisional opponents,Detroit LionsRourke Decker returns from his audition for The Rocky Horror Show LIVE to rejoin co-host Nate Koenig at the microphone for this evening's edition. If you mihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/16/its-your-dime-episode-45--deal-day-with-nate-koenigFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/16/its-your-dime-episode-45--deal-day-with-nate-koenig/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/16/its-your-dime-episode-45--deal-day-with-nate-koenigMon, 16 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 45 - Deal day with Nate Koenig    Nate Koenig takes the microphone for this solo edition of It’s Your Dime radio. Rourke Decker is away on business, leaving the show in Nate’s capable hands.  Today was the deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term deals. Those players holding out after 4:00 p.m. ET today will be forced to play under the terms of their franchise tender. The day was notable not only for those players who signed but also for those who held the line. Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte was among the players who inked a deal, as was Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril was among the players who elected to play hardball — turning down a deal with almost almost two-thirds of the money guaranteed — in favor of playing for free agency in 2013. New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker was another player who remained unsigned at close of business Monday. Speaking of players being signed, the New York Knicks need to decide whether to match the $28 million offer from the Houston Rockets for point guard Jeremy Lin. Also, recently acquired Jason Kidd celebrated his 40th birthday by getting involved in a DWI. Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster looks to be traded any day and has a reported 10 suitors. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,deal day,NFL,NBANate Koenig takes the microphone for this solo edition of It’s Your Dime radio. Rourke Decker is away on business, leaving the show in Nate’s capable handshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/15/its-your-dime-episode-44--sunday-funday--patrick-bates-1Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/15/its-your-dime-episode-44--sunday-funday--patrick-bates-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/15/its-your-dime-episode-44--sunday-funday--patrick-bates-1Sun, 15 Jul 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 44 - Sunday Funday - Patrick Bates Join Patrick Bates every week for his Sunday Funday edition of It's Your Dime, in which he lends his zany brand of humor and insight to the world of NFC North football. Just a few of the issues he will be getting into this week include the ongoing saga of Vikings running back Adrian Peterson's legal issues; the looming dispute regarding Packers wide receiver Greg Jenning's comments regarding whether the Detroit Lions can keep professional during the coming season; the drama surrounding the controversial NFL franchise tag drama; the protracted contract negotiations of both Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte and Lions defensive end Cliff Avril; and the Packers' record profits from last season's revenue. If you haven't experienced Sunday Funday with Patrick Bates yet, try it out today. He's sure to become your Sunday afternoon best friend! 01:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Greg Jennings,Cliff Avril,Sunday funday,humorJoin Patrick Bates every week for his Sunday Funday edition of It's Your Dime, in which he lends his zany brand of humor and insight to the world of NFC Northhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/15/its-your-dime-episode-43--sloshed-saturdaySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/15/its-your-dime-episode-43--sloshed-saturday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/15/its-your-dime-episode-43--sloshed-saturdaySun, 15 Jul 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 43 - Sloshed Saturday The Toe Suck Fairy has been arrested at last in the great state of Arkansas, but we are still at large on this Sloshed Saturday.  Join us for a sometimes earnest, sometimes hilarious look into the strange world of sports. Lance Armstrong has received an extension to contest charges that he used performance enhancing drugs while in active competition. Meanwhile Olympic athletes are looking forward to getting it on in Olympic Village.  Would that we were all so genetically blessed. What does Lolo Jones have to say about the debauchery going on among her fellow athletes? Word is emerging that late Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno renegotated his retirement package as the investigation into the sex abuse scandal heated up. We wonder what a man that age needs with a golden parachute. We'll probable get into some more arcane issues, like the most embarrassing things kids say and the relative merits of various beers and wines. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Summer Olympics,Sloshed Saturday,Drew Brees,Joe PaternoThe Toe Suck Fairy has been arrested at last in the great state of Arkansas, but we are still at large on this Sloshed Saturday.  Join us for a sometimes earnehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/13/its-your-dime-episode-42--larry-brannon-tiger-hebertSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/13/its-your-dime-episode-42--larry-brannon-tiger-hebert/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/13/its-your-dime-episode-42--larry-brannon-tiger-hebertFri, 13 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 42 - Larry Brannon & Tiger Hebert   Don’t miss out on our special two-hour episode. ESPN Orlando sports analyst Larry Brannon, formerly known as Vito DeNucci, joins co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker for hard-hitting analysis, commentary, and debate.  We will also welcome Tiger Hebert, editor of the Tiger Report to our roundtable to continue our earlier discussion of NFL players to look out for in 2012. Larry Brannon won three NWA World Tag Team Championships with partner “Casanova” Chris Nelson. But his first love has always been “real sports,” including football, baseball and lacrosse. He was drafted by the Montreal Expos, an opportunity he turned down to pursue a football career at the collegiate level. Formerly Chief Operating Officer (Talent) for Ring Warriors, Larry Brannon has since retired from the sport to enter radio and coaching. In addition to co-hosting a show on AM 740 The Game in Orlando, Florida, Larry Brannon coaches high school football and girls lacrosse. He hopes to get into match-ups and rosters with our listeners, as well as play NFC North GM for the 2012 season. What moves should your favorite team have made — or not made? Weigh in with Larry. He promises to give you his real opinion and not pull any punches. Larry and Tiger are married with children.02:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Larry Brannon,Tiger Hebert,Tiger Report,ESPN OrlandoDon’t miss out on our special two-hour episode. ESPN Orlando sports analyst Larry Brannon, formerly known as Vito DeNucci, joins co-hosts Nate Koenig andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/12/its-your-dime-episode-41--thirsty-thursdaySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/12/its-your-dime-episode-41--thirsty-thursday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/12/its-your-dime-episode-41--thirsty-thursdayThu, 12 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 41 - Thirsty Thursday   Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker sate your thirst for NFC North sports talk on this hot summer Thursday. Why is it that fewer players these days seem to be willing to settle for the guaranteed payday of a franchise tag and that so many instead choose to angle for a long-term contract? Why do some professional athletes seem to be unable to show a bit of self-control when it comes to ingesting illegal, banned, or otherwise controlled substances? A woman recently got caught with the body of her dead neighbor, whom she had preserved and continued to watch NASCAR with after his untimely demise. Watching sports with a mummy -- now there's an idea! 00:57:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,Thirsty Thursday,sports newsCo-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker sate your thirst for NFC North sports talk on this hot summer Thursday. Why is it that fewer players these days seemhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/11/its-your-dime-episode-40-clay-neigher-of-creatureopolisSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/11/its-your-dime-episode-40-clay-neigher-of-creatureopolis/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/11/its-your-dime-episode-40-clay-neigher-of-creatureopolisWed, 11 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 40 -Clay Neigher of Creatureopolis We welcome Creatureopolis founder and apparel designer Clay Neigher.  Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker are excited to have the opportunity to explore the genesis, dreams, and ambitions of this unusual company. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Creatureopolis is a hard-working bunch trying to be the answer to boring civic icons.  Whereas most sports gear is centered around specific teams and mascots, Creatureopolis is dedicated to creating universal mascots for cities and sports hubs across the nation and around the world. They are an an imaginative, art-driven apparel company that donates a portion of its proceeds to youth sports programs, supporting the next generation of amazing athletes and citizens. 01:15:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Creatureopolis,Clay Neigher,sports mascots,ChicagoWe welcome Creatureopolis founder and apparel designer Clay Neigher.  Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker are excited to have the opportunity to explore thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/10/its-your-dime-episode-39--recovery-dayFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/10/its-your-dime-episode-39--recovery-day/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/10/its-your-dime-episode-39--recovery-dayTue, 10 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 39 - Recovery day Rourke is slowly recovering from a bout of adult chicken box. Nate seems to be emerging from his midsummer heat shock.  It's a perfect time for It's Your Dime!  Still raw from days of scratching, Rourke will rant about the perpetual unavailability of Packers tickets, and how the recently implemented price hikes are too slow in coming.  Nate will counter by gloating over the free (if short-lived) availability of Bears and Lions tickets. Speaking of increased revenues, they will also discuss the Packers record-setting profits last year.   01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,NFL,footballRourke is slowly recovering from a bout of adult chicken box. Nate seems to be emerging from his midsummer heat shock.  It's a perfect time for It's Your Dime!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/09/its-your-dime-episode-38--lance-allan-of-todays-tmj4Footballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/09/its-your-dime-episode-38--lance-allan-of-todays-tmj4/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/09/its-your-dime-episode-38--lance-allan-of-todays-tmj4Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 38 - Lance Allan of Today's TMJ4     Just in time for some cooler mid-summer weather, It’s Your Dime co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker are joined by Lance Allan of Milwaukee NBC AffiliateToday’s TMJ4.   A native of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Lance Allan grew up dreaming of being a sports announcer, landing his first job in the radio business while still in high school. He studied broadcast journalism at the University of Wisconsin, interning at WMTV, the local NBC affiliate. After college, he started off in a television station in Rhinelander, before moving on to become the weekend sports anchor at Green Bay’s WFRV-TV. Around a year later, he joined the sports department at Today’s TMJ4, where he has also appeared on the pre- and post-game shows for the Packers Radio Network.  Lance is married and the father of three children, including identical twin boys. He was named the Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year in 2005 by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.   We will be discussing a variety of topics today, including the recent arrest of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Adrian Peterson and the ongoing situation with Green Bay Packers defensive end Anthony Hargrove. We will also get into some non-NFL topics. Does Lance think that Serena Williams could compete with the big boys? What are his thoughts on the 2012 Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers? Did he happen to catch the UFC match between Sonnen and Silva?01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Lance Allan,Todays TMJ4,NFL,footballJust in time for some cooler mid-summer weather, It’s Your Dime co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker are joined by Lance Allan of Milwaukee NBC Affiliahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/08/its-your-dime-episode-37--sloshed-saturday-with-k-mossSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/08/its-your-dime-episode-37--sloshed-saturday-with-k-moss/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/08/its-your-dime-episode-37--sloshed-saturday-with-k-mossSun, 08 Jul 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 37 - Sloshed Saturday with K. Moss   Don't drink alone -- invite your friends from It's Your Dime along for your bender!  It's another soppy and sudsy Sloshed Saturday edition of It's Your Dime radio at 9:30 p.m. CT! Rourke Decker is on sick leave this evening, so host Nate Koenig be will be joined by blog contributor K. Moss as they help you go easily into that dark night with Sloshed Saturday's signature brand of hammered humor and slurred satire. Don't miss out as they take a liquored look at the week that was in the world of sports.  Never able to stay on topic for long, they will be sure to careen off into tipsy tangents on irrelevant pop culture references.  01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,humor,Sloshed Saturday,Nate Koenig,K MossDon't drink alone -- invite your friends from It's Your Dime along for your bender!  It's another soppy and sudsy Sloshed Saturday edition of It's Your Dimehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/06/its-your-dime-episode-36--rantsports-dave-c-danielsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/06/its-your-dime-episode-36--rantsports-dave-c-daniels/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/06/its-your-dime-episode-36--rantsports-dave-c-danielsFri, 06 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 36 - RantSport's Dave C. Daniels We welcome RantSports writer Dave C. Daniels to our studio today to discuss the continuing developments with former Packers and Vikings quarterback Brett Favre.  Is the hostility between the parties really thawing, or will it be a few more years before Favre can feel welcome in TitleTown? We will also be going into Dave's playoff projections for 2012.  What teams are likely to earn a postseason bid this year, and what teams will be on the outside looking in? What does Dave make of SBNation's ranking the Bears' linebacking corps at No. 10 in the league? NFCNblog.com contributor Mike Gabelbauer will also be joining us to preview his controversial new piece on former Lions running back Barry Sanders.  Was Sanders everything he was cracked up to be — or one of the most overrated players in league history? 01:02:00Water Cooler SportsnoRantSports,NFC North,Dave C Daniels,Brett Favre,Playoff predictionsWe welcome RantSports writer Dave C. Daniels to our studio today to discuss the continuing developments with former Packers and Vikings quarterback Brett Favrehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/05/its-your-dime-episode-35--average-joe-arrigo-stops-bySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/05/its-your-dime-episode-35--average-joe-arrigo-stops-by/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/05/its-your-dime-episode-35--average-joe-arrigo-stops-byThu, 05 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 35 - Average Joe Arrigo stops byWhat’s been happening in the NFC North division and around the NFL since the holiday lull?  Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker are talking about it. As expected, the NFL Players Association has filed suit to block the suspensions of players implicated in the Bountygate scandal.  If past history is any indication, this means that all suspended players will be on the field for the duration of this season.   The peculiar story of Green Bay Packers Super Bowl rings continues. Yet another ring has found its way onto the market.  Why do championship rings seem to be so little prized in TitleTown? It has been rumored that the Detroit Lions’ triple threat may be among the most potent in the league this year.  Are the 2012 Lions doomed to be overrated, or should opposing defensive coordinators be concerned? 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,NFC North news,Average Joe ArrigoWhat’s been happening in the NFC North division and around the NFL since the holiday lull?  Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker are talking about it. As exphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/04/its-your-dime-episode-35--open-line-4th-of-julySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/04/its-your-dime-episode-35--open-line-4th-of-july/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/04/its-your-dime-episode-35--open-line-4th-of-julyWed, 04 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 35 - Open line 4th of July   On this special early edition, co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker throw open the lines to all comers.  If you have something -- anything -- on your mind on this 236th birthday of the United States, call in to the show and make this an Independence Day to remember.  Tune in for some hot sports talk and take a break from this holiday heat! Time permitting, we might even get to a few sports topics here and there.  Not that there is much going on in the world of sports right now, but our intrepid hosts can always find something to rant about -- or at least careen off on a random tangent.  Do you feel there is a topic that has been neglected on the show of late?  Give us a call and let's get into it.  There's no point in feeing left out on this day that celebrates freedom and equality. 01:02:00Water Cooler Sportsno4th of July,Independence Day,Nate Koenig,Rourke Decker,barbequeOn this special early edition, co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker throw open the lines to all comers.  If you have something -- anything -- on your mindhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/03/its-your-dime-episode-34--independence-day-previewSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/03/its-your-dime-episode-34--independence-day-preview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/03/its-your-dime-episode-34--independence-day-previewTue, 03 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 34 - Independence Day preview Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker start the Independence Day holiday off with a blast as they analyze and commentate on (or rant and rave about, as the case may be) the latest NFL and NFC North news. They will also be talking about the significance of Independence Day in America. If you have your own stories about what the 4th of July means to you, be sure to call in and regale us with your tales.  Or just tell us what your plans are for the holiday.  Or just to talk smack about other teams in the league. 01:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Independence Day,Nate Koenig,Rourke DeckerCo-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker start the Independence Day holiday off with a blast as they analyze and commentate on (or rant and rave about, as the cahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/02/its-your-dime-episode-33--weekly-news-roundupSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/02/its-your-dime-episode-33--weekly-news-roundup/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/02/its-your-dime-episode-33--weekly-news-roundupMon, 02 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 33 - Weekly news roundup Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker go around the NFC North division and the rest of the league to bring you the latest news from the weekend. After a four-year separation brought on by an acrimonious divorce, the Packers and longtime quarterback Brett Favre seem to be making some tentative overtures toward a reconciliation.  What does this mean for the franchise and should Packers fans even care? In the latest episode of Lions Watch, ex-Lions cornerback Eric Wright was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI, and former player Johnnie Morton, Jr. was sentenced to probation for lying to a grand jury.  The good folks of Michigan can only ask, who's next? Jets fans continue to amaze us all with their tenuous grasp on reality, as they vote newly acquired backup quarterback Tim Tebow as the player who will score the most touchdowns in 2012. 01:00:00Water Cooler SportsnoRourke Decker,Nate Koenig,Monday news roundup,Brett Favre,New York JetsCo-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker go around the NFC North division and the rest of the league to bring you the latest news from the weekend. After a fourhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/01/its-your-dime-episode-32--sunday-funday-wpatrick-bates-1Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/01/its-your-dime-episode-32--sunday-funday-wpatrick-bates-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/01/its-your-dime-episode-32--sunday-funday-wpatrick-bates-1Sun, 01 Jul 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 32 - Sunday Funday w/Patrick Bates Host Patrick Bates takes to the airwaves for this Sunday Funday edition at 3:30 CT.  He is sure to bring his signature smartassery to bear on such topics as Brett Favre's recent comments about Aaron Rodgers; Cliff Avril's statement that the Lions shouldn't be labeled astroublemakers for their off-field incidents; Nick Fairley "asking" to attend the NFL Rookie symposium; and Brian Urlacher's intentions to test the open markets after this season (and his contract) are over.  If you need a refreshing respite from the Sunday afternoon doldrums in these dog days of summer, be sure to tune in for Patrick's prattle.     00:55:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Patrick Bates,Sunday funday,NFC North newsHost Patrick Bates takes to the airwaves for this Sunday Funday edition at 3:30 CT.  He is sure to bring his signature smartassery to bear on such topics as Brehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/01/its-your-dime-episode-31--sloshed-saturday-1Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/01/its-your-dime-episode-31--sloshed-saturday-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/07/01/its-your-dime-episode-31--sloshed-saturday-1Sun, 01 Jul 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 31 - Sloshed Saturday    Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker will help you go easily into that dark night with their special brand of hammered humor and slurred satire as they take a liquored look at the week that was in the world of sports.  Never able to stay on topic for long, they will be sure to careen off into tipsy tangents on irrelevant pop culture references. If you're feeling an attack of the munchies coming on, you'll be happy to know that free agent quarterback Donovan "McRibb" McNabb is 80% to 90% sure that he'll be playing in the NFL in 2012.  Could luck with that, Donny-boy. Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe has come out in vocal support of gay marriage.  This is sue to provoke a lively discussion as the ethanol flows this evening.  Where do you stand on this contentious issue and does it even matter anymore? It has been argued that getting their new stadium deal approved was the equivalent of winning the Super Bowl for the Vikings.  What does that say about the fate of this downtrodden franchise? 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Sloshed Saturday,Nate Koenig,Rourke DeckerCo-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker will help you go easily into that dark night with their special brand of hammered humor and slurred satire as they thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/29/its-your-dime-episode-30--tiger-hebert-previews-playersSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/29/its-your-dime-episode-30--tiger-hebert-previews-players/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/29/its-your-dime-episode-30--tiger-hebert-previews-playersFri, 29 Jun 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 30 - Tiger Hebert previews players   We welcome Tiger Report founder and editor Tiger Hebert to the studio.Tiger will preview the players to look out for in 2012 — not only in the NFC North, but in the rest of the league as well. He will give us his insights into the players he think are poised to have a big breakout or have the greatest impact on the field and in the locker room. NFC North “Black and Blue” blog contributor Mike Gabelbauer will also be making an appearance to preview his upcoming article on the four NFC North players who needs to step their game up in 2012 if their teams are to have a viable chance to contend for the divisional crown.  01:13:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Tiger Hebert,players to look for,Mike GabelbauerWe welcome Tiger Report founder and editor Tiger Hebert to the studio.Tiger will preview the players to look out for in 2012 — not only in the NFC North, buhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/28/its-your-dime-episode-29--coach-kevin-kelley-returnsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/28/its-your-dime-episode-29--coach-kevin-kelley-returns/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/28/its-your-dime-episode-29--coach-kevin-kelley-returnsThu, 28 Jun 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 29 - Coach Kevin Kelley returns Nationally recognized high school football coach Kevin Kelley returns to discuss the psychological effects of his radical coaching philosophy on his own team -- and more importantly, on the opponents. Coach Kelley almost never punts, he rarely returns punts, and he onside kicks about 75% of the time.  As coach of the Little Rock, Arkansas, Pulaski Academy Bruins, he has lead the team to five state championship appearances since 2003, winning three of them. Kevin Kelley is virtually one of a kind in the world of football coaching, so don't miss this rare opportunity to visit with a legend in the making. 01:14:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFCNblog,Coach Kevin Kelley,never punting,high school footballNationally recognized high school football coach Kevin Kelley returns to discuss the psychological effects of his radical coaching philosophy on his own team -http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/27/its-your-dime-episode-28--nfc-north-psychologySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/27/its-your-dime-episode-28--nfc-north-psychology/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/27/its-your-dime-episode-28--nfc-north-psychologyWed, 27 Jun 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 28 - NFC North Psychology   Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker explore the psychology of the NFC North. As arrests of Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings players continue to mount, murmurs of dissatisfaction are beginning to emerge amongs.  At what point will the strategy of "bread and circuses" no longer palliate the masses? Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson may be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list, which will shelve him until at least Week 6.  What effect will this have on the Vikings' fortunes in 2012? 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,NFC North psychology,Adrian Peterson,Super Bowl or BustCo-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker explore the psychology of the NFC North. As arrests of Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings players continue to mounthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/26/its-your-dime-episode-27--twisted-tuesday-with-christi-dSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/26/its-your-dime-episode-27--twisted-tuesday-with-christi-d/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/26/its-your-dime-episode-27--twisted-tuesday-with-christi-dTue, 26 Jun 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 27 - Twisted Tuesday with Christi D   Today on It's Your Dime radio, co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker are joined by special guest Christi Doyle as they explore some of the stranger stories to emerge in the NFL lately. Aaron Rodgers just released the latest in a series of humorous Milwaukee Brewers ads.  Although the ads were funny, what does it say about an organization that has to recruit a player from another sport to pitch its product?  And was it really necessary to exploit rumors of a possible homoerotic relationship between Rodgers and Ryan Braun in order to sell game tickets? As training camp and preseason approach, the minds of fans will turn to their upcoming game parties.  Nate and Rourke will discuss football-party foods, beverages, attire, and etiquette, and they'll probably have some salty opinions about whether it's allowed to have your wife there. 01:02:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Aaron Rodgers,Christi Doyle,homoerotic adsToday on It's Your Dime radio, co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker are joined by special guest Christi Doyle as they explore some of the stranger storieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/25/its-your-dime-episode-26--around-the-nfl-wnate-rourkeSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/25/its-your-dime-episode-26--around-the-nfl-wnate-rourke/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/25/its-your-dime-episode-26--around-the-nfl-wnate-rourkeMon, 25 Jun 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 26 - Around the NFL w/Nate & Rourke   Today on It's Your Dime radio, co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker go around the NFC North Division -- and the league -- to bring you the latest, most interesting news in the world of football.     They will delve into the strange mind of ESPN anchor Skip Bayless, who would have us believe that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is a better field marshall than Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers?  Is it really true, as Bayless implies, that Rodgers is nothing more than a front runner?   They will get into the ongoing media drama swirling around Packers backup center Evan Dietrich-Smith and Detroit Lions defensive end Ndamukong Suh.  Dietrich-Smith says he is ready to move on and doesn't want to be known as a victim. Suh says he was the victim.  Whom are we to believe and does it even matter?   Aaron Rodgers just released the latest in a series of humorous Milwaukee Brewers ads.  Although the ads were funny, what does it say about an organization that has to recruit a player from another sport to pitch its product?01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Aaron Rodgers,Brewers ads,Evan Dietrich-SmithToday on It's Your Dime radio, co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker go around the NFC North Division -- and the league -- to bring you the latest, most inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/24/its-your-dime-episode--patrick-bates-with-andy-froehleSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/24/its-your-dime-episode--patrick-bates-with-andy-froehle/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/24/its-your-dime-episode--patrick-bates-with-andy-froehleSun, 24 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Patrick Bates with Andy Froehle   Your Sunday host Patrick Bates welcomes special guest (and co-host of the upcoming SportsNerd radio show) Andy Froehle to recap the week that was in the NFC North and preview the week to come. Dissatisfaction seems to be the theme of the day. They will get into the current simmering situation with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin, who has recently come out and requested a trade. Does Harvin’s dissatisfaction have the potential to derail the Vikings’ 2012 season before it even gets started? Over on the other side of the “Black and Blue” Division, Chicago Bears running back Matt Forté has been making equally ominous rumblings. He is threatening to hold out if he is not signed to a long-term deal, although it is not clear how much this will sway negotiations with the Bears, given that if there is no deal in place by July, he will be forced to play under the terms of his franchise tender. Even the NFL Players Association seems to be disgruntled, as they continue to express displeasure with how Commissioner Roger Goodell has conducted his investigation. Will their complaints sway the Goodell from his path, or will it be business as usual at league headquarters? 00:50:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,NFL players dissatisfaction,Patrick Bates,Andy FroehleYour Sunday host Patrick Bates welcomes special guest (and co-host of the upcoming SportsNerd radio show) Andy Froehle to recap the week that was in the NFChttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/24/its-your-dime-episode--sloshed-saturdaySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/24/its-your-dime-episode--sloshed-saturday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/24/its-your-dime-episode--sloshed-saturdaySun, 24 Jun 2012 02:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode - Sloshed Saturday It’s another soppy and sudsy edition of Sloshed Saturday! Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker will help you go easily into that dark night with their special brand of hammered humor and slurred satire.     What’s up with NFL teams signing Arena Football League players and then ditching them like last year’s prom date?  Who does Chicago Bears running back Matt Forté think he is, threatening to hold out on training camp this year?  Now that former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre has announced that he really doesn’t care about the bounty placed on him, is it time for the league to just drop the investigation altogether?  Shouldn’t former San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson be in the Hall of Fame already?01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Sloshed Saturday,Nate Koenig,Rourke DeckerIt’s another soppy and sudsy edition of Sloshed Saturday! Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker will help you go easily into that dark night with their speciahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/22/its-your-dime-episode-23--college-football-playoffs-1Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/22/its-your-dime-episode-23--college-football-playoffs-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/22/its-your-dime-episode-23--college-football-playoffs-1Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 23 - College football playoffs   Co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker discuss the ins and outs of the proposed 4-team NCAA Division I playoff and give their suggestions for the ideal college football playoff system. 01:01:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,NCAA football playoffs,12-team playoff,4-team playoffCo-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker discuss the ins and outs of the proposed 4-team NCAA Division I playoff and give their suggestions for the ideal cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/21/its-your-dime-episode-22--espn-reporter-bill-johnsonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/21/its-your-dime-episode-22--espn-reporter-bill-johnson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/21/its-your-dime-episode-22--espn-reporter-bill-johnsonThu, 21 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 22 - ESPN reporter Bill Johnson ESPN Milwaukee reporter and on-air personality Bill Johnson, co-host of The D-List on ESPN Radio 1510, who previously was the guest for our inaugural Celebrity Chat, joins us today.  We'll discuss the rapidly developing situation with recently acquired Packers defensive end Anthony Hargrove.  What are the ramifications for the NFL's investigation if Hargrove can prove that it was not in fact his voice on the video?  Several NFL players have come forth to express their dissatisfaction with the new CBA.  Are the seeds of labor discord beginning to sprout already?  And what of former Packers defensive end Johnny Jolly's petition for reinstatement to the league?  Should the Packers consider bringing him back -- or let another team take a flyer on him? 00:46:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker,ESPNMilwaukee Bill Johnson,Anthony HargroveESPN Milwaukee reporter and on-air personality Bill Johnson, co-host of The D-List on ESPN Radio 1510, who previously was the guest for our inaugural Celebrityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/20/its-your-dime-episode-21--high-school-coach-kevin-kelleySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/20/its-your-dime-episode-21--high-school-coach-kevin-kelley/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/20/its-your-dime-episode-21--high-school-coach-kevin-kelleyWed, 20 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 21 - High school coach Kevin Kelley After splitting the uprights this afternoon on our weekly live Celebrity Chat, nationally recognized high school football coach Kevin Kelley joins us to discuss the statistical underpinnings of his radical coaching philosophy.  Coach Kelley almost never punts, he rarely returns punts, and he onside kicks about 75% of the time.  As coach of the Little Rock, Arkansas, Pulaski Academy Bruins, he has lead the team to four state championship appearances since 2003, winning three of them. Kevin Kelley is virtually one of a kind in the world of football coaching, so don't miss this rare opportunity to visit with a legend in the making. 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Coach Kevin Kelley,never punting,going for it on 4th downAfter splitting the uprights this afternoon on our weekly live Celebrity Chat, nationally recognized high school football coach Kevin Kelley joins us to discushttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/19/its-your-dime-episode-20--nfc-north-most-useless-playersSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/19/its-your-dime-episode-20--nfc-north-most-useless-players/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/19/its-your-dime-episode-20--nfc-north-most-useless-playersTue, 19 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 20 - NFC North most useless players Who are the most useless players in the NFC North? Tune in today to find out!  Plus get the latest scoop on Kate Upton! 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,useless players,off-season,Kate UptonWho are the most useless players in the NFC North? Tune in today to find out!  Plus get the latest scoop on Kate Upton!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/18/its-your-dime-episode-19--packers-roster-in-depthSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/18/its-your-dime-episode-19--packers-roster-in-depth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/18/its-your-dime-episode-19--packers-roster-in-depthMon, 18 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 19 - Packers roster in depth Today we will be taking an in-depth look at the Green Bay Packers roster from top to bottom.  As usual, the Packers organization has been relatively tightlipped in this off-season, so we are forced to rely on the snippets that emerge from the lips of players, coaches, and reporters covering the team. Time permitting, we will also look at the impact of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement on the looming dispute with player suspensions. 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Green Bay Packers,off-season,player suspensionsToday we will be taking an in-depth look at the Green Bay Packers roster from top to bottom.  As usual, the Packers organization has been relatively tightlippehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/17/its-your-dime-episode-18--patrick-bates-predictsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/17/its-your-dime-episode-18--patrick-bates-predicts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/17/its-your-dime-episode-18--patrick-bates-predictsSun, 17 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 18 - Patrick Bates predicts Join us for Patrick Bates' inaugural episode as host of It's Your Dime!  Along with guest and regular show contributor Nate Koenig, Patrick will be examining in depth the 2012 schedules of the NFC North teams.  You don't want to miss this show as Patrick and Nate unveil their 2012 predictions exclusively on this Sunday edition of It's Your Dime.  Which team will emerge victorious from the regular season with the coveted NFC North crown? 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,2012 season predictions,Patrick Bates,Nate KoenigJoin us for Patrick Bates' inaugural episode as host of It's Your Dime!  Along with guest and regular show contributor Nate Koenig, Patrick will be examining ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/17/its-your-dime-episode-17--sloshed-saturdaySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/17/its-your-dime-episode-17--sloshed-saturday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/17/its-your-dime-episode-17--sloshed-saturdaySun, 17 Jun 2012 03:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 17 - Sloshed Saturday Join co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker for this Sloshed Saturday edition of It's Your Dime as our hammered hosts wade through the first quarter of the 2012 NFL season to give us their predictions for NFC North team records after Week 4. Their raucous ramblings are sure to provoke controversy and perhaps even spark riots, so give them a call to contribute your tanked take or querulous quibbles. 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Sloshed Saturday,team record predictions,Rourke Decker Nate KoenigJoin co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker for this Sloshed Saturday edition of It's Your Dime as our hammered hosts wade through the first quarter of the 201http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/15/its-your-dime-episode-16-celebrity-chat-wrap-upSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/15/its-your-dime-episode-16-celebrity-chat-wrap-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/15/its-your-dime-episode-16-celebrity-chat-wrap-upFri, 15 Jun 2012 22:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 16 - Celebrity Chat Wrap-up Today we discuss the Joe Arrigo Celebrity Chat and several other topics, including the Bears' waiving quarterback Nathan Enderle and some predictions for the NFCN after Week 4. 00:30:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFCNblog,Nathan Enderle,Joe Arrigo,Celebrity ChatToday we discuss the Joe Arrigo Celebrity Chat and several other topics, including the Bears' waiving quarterback Nathan Enderle and some predictions for the Nhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/14/its-your-dime-episode-15--nates-notesSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/14/its-your-dime-episode-15--nates-notes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/14/its-your-dime-episode-15--nates-notesThu, 14 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 15 - Nate's NotesNate Koenig hosts this Thursday edition of It's Your Dime.  He will be discussing the looming suspension of Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley and speculate on the potential punishment for offensive tackle Johnny Culbreath.  He will explore the discrepancy between the Bears' stated plans for returner Devin Hester and the role he is taking in minicamps so far.  Are the Bears intentionally misleading the press, or have they lost confidence in their other receivers already?  He will reveal what the Packers' handling of cornerback Charles Woodson indicates about the role Woodson will play on the field this year.  And what's up with the new Happy Jay Cutler anyway? 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog Nate Koenig,Nick Fairley Johnny Culbreath,Devin Hester Jay Cutler,Charles WoodsonNate Koenig hosts this Thursday edition of It's Your Dime.  He will be discussing the looming suspension of Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley and speculate onhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/13/its-your-dime-episode-14--nfc-north-minicampsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/13/its-your-dime-episode-14--nfc-north-minicamps/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/13/its-your-dime-episode-14--nfc-north-minicampsWed, 13 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 14 - NFC North Minicamps We go around the NFC North and review the news arising from minicamps this week.  Jay Cutler seems to be settling in with his new receiving corps.  Packers tight end Jermichael Finley is as outspoken as ever.  Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley is making a good impression.  Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway is expected to miss next week's practices.  If you have other items of note you want discussed, be sure to call in, email us, Tweet us, or contribute to our chat room. 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,minicamp,Jay Cutler,Nick FairleyWe go around the NFC North and review the news arising from minicamps this week.  Jay Cutler seems to be settling in with his new receiving corps.  Packers tighttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/12/its-your-dime-episode-13--dr-wade-shilts-on-the-nfl-cbaSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/12/its-your-dime-episode-13--dr-wade-shilts-on-the-nfl-cba/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/12/its-your-dime-episode-13--dr-wade-shilts-on-the-nfl-cbaTue, 12 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 13 - Dr. Wade Shilts on the NFL CBA Dr. Wade Shilts, professor of economics at Luther College and himself an attorney, joins us to explore the ramifications of the new NFL collective bargaining agreement (CBA).  What effects will the CBA have on the long-term health of the league?  Wade will also be sounding off on the state of officiating in the league. Has the league been overtaken by legalism and is it sapping the spirit of the game?  Don't miss his fascinating conversation with one of the most erudite minds in all of NFC North fandom. 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Wade Shilts,NFL CBA,NFL officials lockoutDr. Wade Shilts, professor of economics at Luther College and himself an attorney, joins us to explore the ramifications of the new NFL collective bargaining ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/11/its-your-dime-episode-12--nfc-north-news-roundupSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/11/its-your-dime-episode-12--nfc-north-news-roundup/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/11/its-your-dime-episode-12--nfc-north-news-roundupMon, 11 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 12 - NFC North News Roundup It's Monday, and that means it's time to go around the division for our NFC North News Roundup.  How does Jacksonville's decision not to renegotiate Maurice Jones-Drew's contract affect the ongoing situation with Matt Forte? Will the new rule forbidding contact in the OTAs negatively impact defensive prepartions?  Why is Jay Cutler still worried about his offensive line?  What, if anything, do we know about the Packers running back stable going forward?  Make your voice heard by phone, email, Twitter, or chat. 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,NFC North News Roundup,Matt Forte Jay Cutler,Packers running backsIt's Monday, and that means it's time to go around the division for our NFC North News Roundup.  How does Jacksonville's decision not to renegotiate Maurice Johttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/10/its-your-dime-episode-11-sloshed-saturdaySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/10/its-your-dime-episode-11-sloshed-saturday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/10/its-your-dime-episode-11-sloshed-saturdaySun, 10 Jun 2012 03:30:00 GMTIt's Your Dime, Episode 11: Sloshed Saturday   Anything goes tonight on this Sloshed Saturday edition of our It's Your Dime call-in show.  If you're feeling the urge to drunk dial someone on a Saturday night, give us a call with your best tanked take, ripped rant, or plastered peroration.  But beware, co-hosts Nate Koenig and Rourke Decker won't be playing nice. You just might find yourself hammered . . . with a grueling grilling. Join us for a fast-paced half hour of humor, hooch, and hilarity.  We might even get around to talking about sports.  00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Sloshed Saturday,drunk dial,Nate Koenig Rourke DeckerAnything goes tonight on this Sloshed Saturday edition of our It's Your Dime call-in show.  If you're feeling the urge to drunk dial someone on a Saturday nhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/08/its-your-dime-episode-10--in-deep-with-jon-vander-woudeSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/08/its-your-dime-episode-10--in-deep-with-jon-vander-woude/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/08/its-your-dime-episode-10--in-deep-with-jon-vander-woudeFri, 08 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 10 - In deep with Jon Vander WoudeAnalyst Jon Vander Woude sits down with Rourke to discuss an array of issues confronting the NFC North.  Bears running back Matt Forte has said he isn't looking to be the highest-paid running back in the league. What's a fair deal for a back of his talent?  Aaron Kampman was recently released by the Jaguars. Should the Packers bring him back?  Nick Fairley has come out and apologized for his off-the-field indiscretions.  Should we we buy in?  And what's up with the Packers' red-zone defense anyway? 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Jon Vander Woude,Matt Forte Nick Fairley Aaron Kampman,Packers red zone defenseAnalyst Jon Vander Woude sits down with Rourke to discuss an array of issues confronting the NFC North.  Bears running back Matt Forte has said he isn't lookinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/07/its-your-dime-episode-9--amaized-with-patrick-batesSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/07/its-your-dime-episode-9--amaized-with-patrick-bates/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/07/its-your-dime-episode-9--amaized-with-patrick-batesThu, 07 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 9 - Amaized with Patrick Bates NFCNblog.com analyst and resident humorist Patrick Bates (colloquially known to fans as Maized and Confused) stops in for a visit with host Nate Koenig to riff on a variety of topics.  You definitely do not want to miss Patrick's zany brand of smartassery! 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Patrick Bates,Nate Koenig,Maized and ConfusedNFCNblog.com analyst and resident humorist Patrick Bates (colloquially known to fans as Maized and Confused) stops in for a visit with host Nate Koenig to riffhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/06/its-your-dime-episode-7--the-problem-with-officialsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/06/its-your-dime-episode-7--the-problem-with-officials/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/06/its-your-dime-episode-7--the-problem-with-officialsWed, 06 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 8 - Tuesday OTAs in the NFCN Today we go around the NFC North and discuss the latest happenings in Tuesday Organized Team Activities (OTAs).  Are there any conclusions about the forthcoming regular season we can draw from what has happened, or, as usual, are we as fans being snowed by our favorite teams? 00:32:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,organized team activities,OTAs,Packers Bears Lions VikingsToday we go around the NFC North and discuss the latest happenings in Tuesday Organized Team Activities (OTAs).  Are there any conclusions about the forthcominhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/05/its-your-dime-episode-7--the-problem-with-officialsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/05/its-your-dime-episode-7--the-problem-with-officials/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/05/its-your-dime-episode-7--the-problem-with-officialsTue, 05 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 7 - The problem with officials Join us for a freewheeling discussion on the issue of officiating, including the possibility that the league will bring in "scab" officials for the 2012 season and the growing problem of players -- in every sport -- crying to officials when the calls don't go their way. 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFC North,officiating lockout,Atari Bigby,Scab officialsJoin us for a freewheeling discussion on the issue of officiating, including the possibility that the league will bring in "scab" officials for the 2012 seasonhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/04/its-your-dime-episode-6--columnist-nate-salaamSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/04/its-your-dime-episode-6--columnist-nate-salaam/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/04/its-your-dime-episode-6--columnist-nate-salaamMon, 04 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 6 - Columnist Nate Salaam   Columnist Nate Salaam makes an encore appearance to discuss such topics as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s successful arbitration bid; Aaron Rodgers’ announcement that he wants to be a Green Bay Packer for life; the possibility of the league bringing in “scab” officials for the 2012 season; and more recent arrests in the NFC Naughty.  Or send your questions and comments to itsyourdime@nfcnblog.com. You can also tweet us @NFCNblog or leave your comments in our live chat room. 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFL NFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Roger Goodell,Aaron Rodgers,scab officialsColumnist Nate Salaam makes an encore appearance to discuss such topics as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s successful arbitration bid; Aaron Rodgers’ annouhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/03/its-your-dime-episode-5--sloshed-saturdaySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/03/its-your-dime-episode-5--sloshed-saturday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/03/its-your-dime-episode-5--sloshed-saturdaySun, 03 Jun 2012 03:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 5 - Sloshed Saturday Join us for our late Sloshed-Saturday edition, as we examine NFC North-related topics from an ethanol-enhanced perspective.  This promises to be a riotous episode full of lively laughter and banal banter. 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North NFCN,NFCNblog,Sloshed Saturday,Packers Bears Vikings Lions,Black and Blue BlogJoin us for our late Sloshed-Saturday edition, as we examine NFC North-related topics from an ethanol-enhanced perspective.  This promises to be a riotous epishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/01/its-your-dime-episode-4--open-line-fridayFootballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/01/its-your-dime-episode-4--open-line-friday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/06/01/its-your-dime-episode-4--open-line-fridayFri, 01 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 4 - Open Line Friday w/Nate Sala As we do every Friday, we open up the lines and let you to talk about whatever is on your mind.  Special guest Nate Salaam joins us to lend his unique brand of humor and insight. Be sure to give us a call or send us your questions and comments to itsyourdime @nfcnblog.com.  You can also tweet us @NFCNblog.  The time flies by quick on "Open Line Friday," so be quick and be good! 00:33:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFCNblog,Open Line Friday,football,Packers Lions Bears VikingsAs we do every Friday, we open up the lines and let you to talk about whatever is on your mind.  Special guest Nate Salaam joins us to lend his unique brand ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/05/31/its-your-dime-episode-3--the-week-that-wasSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/05/31/its-your-dime-episode-3--the-week-that-was/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/05/31/its-your-dime-episode-3--the-week-that-wasThu, 31 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT"It's Your Dime" Episode 3 - The Week That Was Resident analyst Nate Koenig drops in to discuss the week that was in the NFC North.  Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has said he is looking forward to being traded.  What's he really up to?  What's at the heart of the Lions' seemingly endless parade of instability and character issues?  Are they really the bad boys they seem to be, or is it all marketing hype?  How will the Vikings fare without star running back Adrian Peterson, and will his eventual return to the team even make a difference?  By all accounts, Donald Driver wants to return to the Packers, and the Packers want him back.  Is this the smartest move for that organization, or should they move on?  Tune in to find out the answers to these questions and more. 00:46:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFC North,NFCNblog,Brian Urlacher,Adrian Peterson,Donald DriverResident analyst Nate Koenig drops in to discuss the week that was in the NFC North.  Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has said he is looking forward to being thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/05/30/its-your-dime-episode-2-nfc-north-wagsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/05/30/its-your-dime-episode-2-nfc-north-wags/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/05/30/its-your-dime-episode-2-nfc-north-wagsWed, 30 May 2012 18:30:00 GMTIt's Your Dime, Episode 2: NFC North WAGs NFCN fan wives Katie and Katherine join host Rourke Decker to describe their unconventional relationship. 00:26:00Water Cooler SportsnoNFCN fans,NFC North Fans,NFC North WAGs,wives and girlfriends,alternative lifestylesNFCN fan wives Katie and Katherine join host Rourke Decker to describe their unconventional relationship.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/05/24/nfcnblogcoms-its-your-dime--episode-1Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/05/24/nfcnblogcoms-its-your-dime--episode-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/its-your-dime/2012/05/24/nfcnblogcoms-its-your-dime--episode-1Thu, 24 May 2012 20:30:00 GMTNFCNblog.com's "It's Your Dime" - Episode 1"Black and Blue Blog" contributor Nate Koenig and public relations director K. Moss join us to discuss the ridiculous trend of power ranking teams years in advance.  They will also be debating which fanbase from a contending NFC North fanbase is most likely to be disappointed this season. They may touch on the Bears' chances in 2012 should Matt Forte chose to hold out. There's a good chance they will even explore current trends in facial hair. Are mustaches really all they're cracked up to be?  As always, your phone calls are welcome. 00:31:00Water Cooler SportsnoBlack and Blue Blog,NFC North,NFCNblog,power rankings,Matt Forte"Black and Blue Blog" contributor Nate Koenig and public relations director K. Moss join us to discuss the ridiculous trend of power ranking teams years in adva