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Let's Talk Sports - Winter Sports Begin - December 5, 2025

0:00 – 3:25 | Opening, Thanksgiving Recap & Winter Weather
Scott and Landyn return after a brief break and talk Thanksgiving leftovers, coffee habits, and a messy early-winter start. Scott notes that Cass City team photos were delayed due to weather.
3:25 – 10:05 | High School Sports Kickoff (Boys Basketball, Early Results)
Boys basketball season officially underway.
Caro starts 2–0 and faces a major test vs. Flint Powers Catholic (#5 in D2).
Cass City drops opener to Sandusky, 39–36.
Vassar splits week; faces Marlette next.
Broadcast schedule likely won’t resume until after New Year due to a chaotic winter calendar.
Landyn reflects (lightheartedly) on his minimal varsity basketball minutes and his legendary bench hype routines.
10:05 – 16:40 | Viral NFL Moment: George Pickens’ “Long Neck” Look
Scott obsesses over George Pickens’ sideline wardrobe making his neck look “a mile long.”Landyn reveals Pickens was also the mysterious “ski mask meme” guy — shocking Scott.A lot of laughter and disbelief ensues.
16:40 – 24:45 | Lions vs. Cowboys Recap, Brian Branch Injury
Lions get a badly needed win.
Bad news: Brian Branch suffered a torn Achilles. Secondary now extremely thin.
Discussion of replacements, defensive worries, and the upcoming matchup at the LA Rams.
Lions’ remaining schedule: @Rams, vs. Pittsburgh, @Minnesota (Thurs), @Chicago (flex TBD).
Playoff implications + need for help around the NFC North.
24:45 – 32:45 | NFC North Debate & Packers/Bears Scenarios
Scott and Landyn sort through who Lions fans should root for and how schedules shake out.Discussion of playoff paths & whether Chicago is overrated.
32:45 – 39:50 | Weather Nerd Break: Freezing Drizzle & Atmospheric Science
Landon drops a surprisingly technical weather deep-dive:
Moisture quality
Ice nucleation
Dendritic Growth Zone (DGZ)
Why freezing drizzle formsForecast preview:
Freezing drizzle tonight
Up to 2” snow Saturday–Sunday
More systems next week
(Scott jokes listeners got “sports AND science today.”)
39:50 – 45:10 | Lions, Michigan/Ohio State Arguments & MVP Debate
Landyn declares Jameer Gibbs a top MVP candidate.
Scott pushes back (politely).
Heated but hilarious debate about Drake Maye, Josh Allen, and OSU vs. Michigan narratives.
Landyn insists Michigan’s offense is underperforming and coaching changes might be needed.
45:10 – 52:50 | More High School Scores + Local Signings
Boys Basketball:
Caro 73, Ubly 49 — Connor McGarry (29 pts), Ethan Coker (21), Landyn Stine (15).
Vassar 59, Mayville 50 — Medic Scoreski double-double (22 & 11); Cerda 20.
Cass City stats recap.
Kingston stats recap.
Reese loses to Bay City Western; Johnson & Stricker lead with 14 each.
Local College Signings:
Cass City’s Brynn Palace signs with LCC softball.
USA’s Erin Jubar → Mott CC softball.
USA’s Olivia Green → LCC softball.
USA’s Macy Prime → GRCC.
USA’s Sierra Betsen → Alma volleyball.
52:50 – 57:40 | More Randomness: Casinos, Post Malone, MSU Friends & Rewinds
Landyn considers going to the Soaring Eagle (“The Grand Nino,” as he calls it).
Discussion of Post Malone, Bud Light, and Michigan State fans.
Joking arguments about fanbases & Facebook trolls.
Rewinding sound effects (“we can’t afford real ones”).
57:40 – 1:01:30 | Conspiracy Corner: Math Isn’t Real, The Sun Isn’t Real
Landon delivers a passionate monologue about:
Math being “made up”
Numbers not being real
The sun being too hot to exist where science says it isScott responds with pure disbelief.This segment is peak chaos.
1:01:30 – 1:04:20 | NCAA Conference Picks & Alma/Ferris State Talk
Conference championship predictions:
Sun Belt → James Madison
Mountain West → UNLV
AAC → Tulane
MAC → Miami (OH)
SEC → Georgia
Big Ten → Ohio State (“so that they lose when Landyn picks them”)
ACC → Duke (in honor of Landyn’s childhood stuffed animal)
Ferris State still chasing another national title; Alma eliminated.
1:04:20 – 1:06:23 | Closing: Weather Beef, Merch Mocking & Weekend Notes
Landyn rants about “clickbait weather pages.”
Scott jokes about making parody merch.
Reminders:
High school sports ongoing
Pistons, Red Wings, U-M games on WIDL
Lions return next weekendShow ends with laughs and weekend well-wishes.

Let's Talk Sports - Playoffs Week 4 - November 21, 2025

On this week’s Let’s Talk Sports on WIDL 92.1 FM, Scott and Landon dive into a massive slate of local and statewide high school sports action — from MHSAA semifinal coverage and state championship previews to Kingston and Millington football recaps, hockey openers, and a little bit of everything else including music debates, Thanksgiving chaos, and unexpected comedy.
Enjoy a mix of real analysis, absurd side tangents, hot takes, and plenty of hometown insight as the guys wrap up the fall sports season and look ahead to winter sports across the Thumb.
 
00:00 – 03:00 | Opening MHSAA Rundown
John Ross breaks down this week in Michigan high school sports — semifinals, NFHS streaming updates, winter sports streaming, and game-ball highlights.
03:00 – 06:00 | Game Balls & Standout Performances
• Fremont volleyball’s first regional title• Cass Tech’s CJ Sadler dominating again• Montebello’s comeback to its first state title game
06:00 – 08:00 | FAFSA & Scholarship Reminder
Michigan Achievement Scholarship breakdown.
08:00 – 10:30 | “Be the Referee” – Volleyball Libero Rules
A quick officiating look at jersey contrast and uniform requirements.
 
10:30 – 15:00 | The Guys Open the Show
Scott runs the ship, teases Landon, and they immediately derail into the “word of the day,” mispronunciations, and general chaos.
15:00 – 20:00 | Wrapping Up the Fall Season
Local teams left in playoffs, Harbor Beach still alive, volleyball state finals, and where the Thumb stands.
20:00 – 34:00 | Kingston vs. Martin Football Recap
A full breakdown of the 8-player semifinal in Chelsea:• Kingston starts hot up 8-0• Martin storms back with 20 unanswered• Injury to QB/leader Tanner James shifts the game• Full rushing, defensive and turnover stats• Reaction to Kingston’s physicality and season finish (10–2)
34:00 – 38:00 | 8-Player Finals Preview — Who’s in Marquette?
Martin vs. Blanchard-MontabellaFelch North Dickinson vs. Portland St. Patrick
38:00 – 46:00 | Picking the Winners & Email Chaos
Landon’s picks vs. Scott’s picks, confusion over spreadsheets, and whether anyone knows what’s going on.
46:00 – 55:30 | Millington vs. Clinton Recap
• Millington leads late• Clinton scores final-minute TD to win 20–18• Full Cardinal stat sheet• Season wrap-up at 9–3
55:30 – 1:04:30 | Music & Pop Culture Tangent (Unhinged Edition)
A classic LTS derail:• Classic rock vs. rock vs. pop• Drake vs. Eminem• “Totes my goats,” I Love You, Man• Weird Al• Witchcraft restaurant• Megan Fox??• Arc Survival dinosaurs??
(You know…the usual.)
1:04:30 – 1:12:00 | Local Hockey Rundown
Boys hockey:• Thumb Area Legion (2–0) big win over Grand Blanc• FNV Griffins, local Reese players, upcoming schedule• Girls co-op hockey team update
1:12:00 – 1:15:00 | Winter Sports Preview
Basketball, wrestling, bowling, competitive cheer, swimming, gymnastics — all loading.
1:15:00 – 1:20:00 | Division Picks: Landon’s Locks
Landon predicts the entire state finals bracket.Scott grades them immediately.
1:20:00 – 1:30:00 | Thanksgiving Chaos & Final Tangents
Dry turkey, butter basting, Tofurky, full moons, Lions-Packers predictions, and Scott trying to wrap the show while Landon spirals.
1:30:00 – End | Final Sign-Off
Thanksgiving wishes, volleyball shoutout (Ubly), and reminder the show may skip next week for the holiday.

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Let's Talk Sports 2.0 Season 1 Episode 7

WIDL 92.1 FM — “Let’s Talk Sports” with Scott Bolsby & Landyn Schott | October 24, 2025
Back in the Advertiser newsroom with a live “studio audience,” Scott and Landyn opened with a full rewind of last week’s Game of the Week—Reese’s overtime heartbreaker vs. Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary (26–18). They broke down Steele Stricker’s two rushing TDs, Luke Messing’s pick-six, and a defensive ledger led by Beau Rasmussen (10 tackles), before pivoting to Week 9 stakes (Reese at Sandusky for playoff positioning). Mid-show, Scott soloed through a detailed rundown of cross country regionals at Harbor Beach/Wagener Park (D3/D4 schedule, traffic tips, favorites including Caro’s Luke Herron and Violet Tetil) and a marquee volleyball sweep: D2 No. 3 North Branch over No. 5 Imlay City, highlighted by Miss Volleyball finalist Aubrey Deshetsky (28 kills). The back half hit conference scoreboards, quirky banter (music takes, “pigskin profits” nostalgia), bold picks (Harbor Beach big; Cass City by two scores; USA by one possession), plus playoff projection talk spanning D7, D8, and 8-player brackets (Cass City-Laker rematch? Kingston-Brown City redux?). They closed by teeing up tonight’s broadcast: USA vs. Valley Lutheran.
Segment Breakdown (timestamps ≈):00:00–05:30 — Show open, live-from-newsroom vibe, sponsor roll, quick reset of Week 8 location (Reese–MLS).05:31–18:30 — Game of the Week recap: MLS 26, Reese 18 (OT). Stricker’s 2 TDs; Messing’s pick-six; QB line (5/10, 71 yds); ground game notes (Deegan Carter 17–86; Tre Johnson 10–28); defensive leaders (Rasmussen 10; Carter 9; Johnson/Castle/Messing 7). OT sequence and “what if” throws to Messing.18:31–24:30 — Week 9 stakes: Reese (4–4) at Sandusky for playoff security; brief Cass City vs. MLS preview; Selection Sunday mention; Snooze2You/“Goosepoop” data shout.24:31–29:30 — Playoff path chatter: Harbor Beach/Beal City/Fowler landscape; potential first-round Beach–Reese or USA–MLS pairings; home-field importance on the Thumb’s windy east side.29:31–33:00 — Banter break: headphones volume, Drake vs. Kendrick, “Scotty-isms,” Romo voice, $20 jar for name-drops.33:01–45:30 — XC Regionals preview (Harbor Beach, Wagener Park): park/parking tips; start times (D4 G 10:00, D3 G 10:40, D4 B 11:20, D3 B 12:00); D3/D4 team fields; Caro’s Luke Herron & Violet Tetil as individual title threats; Millington’s Abby Rice tracking a Bath-regional auto-qual; MIS finals cadence next week.45:31–51:30 — Volleyball spotlight: D2 No. 3 North Branch sweeps No. 5 Imlay City (25–23, 25–18, 25–14/15); Aubrey Deshetsky (28 kills, 11 digs, ~.43x hitting); sister Alyssa and Hannah Thomas contributions; Coach Jim Fish on defense and Miss Volleyball case; BWAC tourney/league title implications.51:31–55:30 — Ad block/bumpers: Ashley HomeStore (Bad Axe), Thumb Bank & Trust, Cranes L&M, Fessler’s Towing, Thumb Meat Market, TEC Fiber, Countryside Sales & Service, ThumbCares.org, Snover Mattress, Lugos (Caro), Cole Farms, CMR Tractors, Thumb Area Psychological Services, Caro Rental, Cornell’s Trading Post.55:31–1:03:00 — Around the leagues + Scoreboards: BTC Black/White/Red/Blue/8-player recaps; Deckerville upset by Capac; Cass City surge; Caro’s “Savage Mode” headline; North Branch vs. Cros-Lex note; Harbor Beach clinch; three-way White title (Cass City/Laker/Millington).1:03:01–1:06:00 — Picks & projections: Harbor Beach by ~21 at Millington; Cass City by ~14 at MLS; USA by ~6 over Valley Lutheran; D7 bracket talk (Cass City-Laker at Cass City), 8-player D1 (Kingston-Brown City rematch potential) and D2 (Deckerville’s tough region).1:06:01–1:08:00 — Close: programming notes (Landon out for Week 1 of playoffs/Halloween); tonight’s USA vs. Valley Lutheran—pregame ~6:30, kickoff 7:00 on WIDL 92.1 FM and widl921.com.

WIDL 92.1 FM — Game of the Week Replay: Reese Rockets vs. Saginaw MLS Cardinals - Week 7

WIDL 92.1 FM Game of the Week Recap — Oct. 17, 2025Broadcast team: Scott Bolsby & Landyn Schott | From Reese High School
Friday night’s WIDL 92.1 FM Game of the Week brought listeners a dramatic overtime showdown in Reese, where the Rockets fell 26-18 to Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary in a nonconference battle that had all the makings of a classic.
Play-by-play announcer Scott Bolsby and color commentator Landyn Schott called the back-and-forth action as both teams traded momentum through regulation. Reese’s Steele Stricker provided the spark with a pair of rushing touchdowns on just seven carries, while Luke Messing electrified the home crowd with a fourth-quarter interception return for a score that tied the game at 18-18 and forced overtime.
In the extra frame, MLS’s Noah Reif muscled in from two yards out for the go-ahead touchdown. Reese’s offense had one last chance, but the Cardinals’ defense held strong, sealing the 26-18 final.
Defensively, Beau Rasmussen anchored the Rockets with 10 tackles, followed by Deegan Carter with nine. Tre Johnson, Preston Castle, and Messing each added seven stops in a gritty team effort.
The broadcast team highlighted Reese’s resilience and defensive tenacity despite the loss, noting the Rockets’ fight to the final whistle. Reese (4-4) now turns its focus to a crucial Week 9 matchup at Sandusky, where the Rockets will look to close out the regular season and secure a postseason berth.
Listeners can catch full replays and upcoming broadcasts at widl921.com

Let's Talk Sports 2.0 Season 1 Episode 6

WIDL 92.1 FM — “Let’s Talk Sports” with Scott Bolsby & Landyn Schott | October 17, 2025
Back in-studio for Week 8, Scott and Landyn opened with a full rewind of Kingston–Deckerville’s 8-player rivalry: flags, missed chances, Kingston’s second-half rally, and the tough postgame news on Eagles QB Ian Flanagan’s foot injury. They ran through Blue/Red/White conference scoreboards, circled Reese vs. Saginaw MLS as the Game of the Week, and spotlighted Caro’s late-season surge behind QB Mason Henry (222 yards, 4 TDs). The middle stretch mixed in sponsor reads and quick hits from volleyball and cross-country (including Cass City’s Jaden VanAuken hitting 2,000 career digs) plus Scott’s Big House sideline story and a milk-cow trivia aside. Closing segments looked at playoff projections (three-way title split: Laker/Millington/Cass City), BWAC snapshots, and a tongue-in-cheek “Rocket vs. Cardinal” mascot mini-bracket before a focused Reese–MLS pregame.
00:00–02:30 — Show open; Week 8 setup; tonight’s Game of the Week tease (Reese vs. Saginaw MLS)02:31–10:45 — Kingston–Deckerville recap: rivalry history (Deckerville 28–3 all-time), first-half penalties, Kingston’s late push10:46–14:20 — Key plays & players: Harrington and Cummings TDs, Flores breakup, coaching contrast; Flanagan injury note14:21–18:45 — Stat pack: Kingston leaders (Tanner James passing; Harrington/Cummings receiving; defensive tallies; returns)18:46–34:00 — Commercial block + bumpers (Lugos, Thumb Bank & Trust, Cole Farms, TEC Fiber, Snover Mattress, Fessler’s Towing, Thumb Meat Market, Cranes L&M, Countryside Sales & Service, Caro Rental, ThumbCares)34:01–38:30 — Around the Blue (8-player): Brown City/Mayville forfeit note; Capac 48–0 Memphis; Dryden 60–24 Bad Axe; this week’s slate38:31–45:30 — Around the Red (8-player): Bay City All Saints big win; CPS/Peck history tidbit; Bear Lake note; this week’s slate45:31–53:30 — White/11-player roundup: Reese holds up vs. Harbor Beach; USA over Ubly; Vassar over Marlette; Caro spotlight (Henry’s 222/4, drought context, playoff math); Cass City blowout caution; Millington 14–3 over EPB; three-way title share (Laker/Millington/Cass City)53:31–56:30 — BWAC quick hits: Armada over North Branch; Cros-Lex result; Week 9 looks (Almont–North Branch, Cros-Lex–Yale)56:31–60:30 — Sideline & prep notes: Scott at Michigan–Washington; field-level anecdotes; Huron County milk-cow trivia; XC regionals/MIS finals; Millington golf; Cass City’s Jaden VanAuken hits 2,000 digs60:31–64:00 — Mascot mini-bracket: Rocket vs. Cardinal (blast radius vs. evasiveness) — comedic banter64:01–66:00 — Close & tonight’s pregame: Reese playoff positioning, MLS scouting notes, Week 9 show tease

WIDL 92.1 FM — Game of the Week Replay: USA vs. Reese - Sugar Bowl - Week 4

WIDL 92.1 FM — Game of the Week Replay: USA edges Reese in 32nd Annual Sugar Bowl thriller | 
Announcers: Scott Bolsby & Landyn Schott
The WIDL 92.1 FM crew rolled into Sebewaing Township for the 32nd Annual Sugar Bowl — and fans were treated to a classic. Unionville-Sebewaing snapped a four-year losing streak to Reese with a 24-22 victory, grinding out the win behind a powerhouse rushing night from senior Brady Green.
Green carried the Patriots with 250 yards and two touchdowns on 40 carries, setting the tone early with a 14-yard score and adding a 22-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Quarterback Davis Peters added a 6-yard touchdown pass to Maddox Nitz just before halftime, while Nitz and DJ Harrison each recorded seven tackles on defense. Bryson Finkbeiner chipped in 40 rushing yards, three tackles and a key fumble recovery, with Gracy Bolzman and Kasen Fiebig adding four tackles apiece.
For Reese, Deegan Carter ran for 92 yards on 14 carries, Steele Stricker added 44 rushing yards, a 10-yard touchdown pass to Luke Messing, and a late scoring run that kept the Rockets in the game. But USA’s ground attack and clock control proved too much, as the Patriots secured their first Sugar Bowl victory since 2020 — sending their home crowd into celebration.

WIDL 92.1 FM — Game of the Week Replay: Cass City vs. Caro - Week 6

WIDL 92.1 FM — Game of the Week Replay: Cass City dominates Caro in M-81 Clash | October 3, 2025
Announcers: Scott Bolsby & Landyn Schott
The WIDL broadcast team headed to Cass City for the annual M-81 Clash, where the Red Hawks extended their dominance over rival Caro with a 33-6 victory — their 13th straight in the series.
Sophomore quarterback Preston Dorland led the charge, accounting for four total touchdowns — three on the ground and one through the air — while also picking off a pass on defense. Will Perry added both a rushing and receiving touchdown and paced the defense with eight tackles as Cass City’s homecoming crowd celebrated another statement win.
Caro broke a long drought against the Red Hawks’ defense, scoring for the first time in the rivalry since 2018 when Mason Henry found Luke Joslyn on a 7-yard touchdown strike. Joslyn led the Tigers in both receiving and tackles, while Tyler Enos and Owen Creutz each chipped in defensively.