This episode brings a perfect mix of laughs and legit basketball insight as self-proclaimed “March Madness junkie” Todd Yearack joins the conversation. He takes us back to his early days working alongside Ned Reynolds at KY3 in the 1990s, sharing wild behind-the-scenes stories, from green screen disasters to full-on studio chaos that proves live TV has always been a little unpredictable. It’s a nostalgic look at the grind behind sports media, where things rarely go as planned.

From there, it’s all Final Four energy, breaking down both the Men’s and Women’s brackets and what makes this stage so unique. The conversation digs into how dome environments shift the game, how team chemistry gets tested under the brightest lights, and how NIL could continue reshaping women’s college basketball for years to come. It’s equal parts storytelling and sharp analysis—perfect timing for a weekend where everything is on the line.

This episode brings a perfect mix of laughs and legit basketball insight as self-proclaimed &ldquo;March Madness junkie&rdquo; Todd Yearack joins the conversation. He takes us back to his early days working alongside Ned Reynolds at KY3 in the 1990s, sharing wild behind-the-scenes stories, from green screen disasters to full-on studio chaos that proves live TV has always been a little unpredictable. It&rsquo;s a nostalgic look at the grind behind sports media, where things rarely go as planned.
From there, it&rsquo;s all Final Four energy, breaking down both the Men&rsquo;s and Women&rsquo;s brackets and what makes this stage so unique. The conversation digs into how dome environments shift the game, how team chemistry gets tested under the brightest lights, and how NIL could continue reshaping women&rsquo;s college basketball for years to come. It&rsquo;s equal parts storytelling and sharp analysis&mdash;perfect timing for a weekend where everything is on the line.

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Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won &ndash; Springfield&rsquo;s Sports Hub
Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won &mdash; your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.
-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.