It’s playoff time in Wisconsin — and everything is coming to a head.

On this episode of the Man Cave Podcast, Dan and Brandon break down a packed local sports slate as girls basketball regionals roll on across Divisions I through V. From Chippewa Falls’ big road win to loaded Division IV matchups featuring Regis, McDonell, Neillsville, and Durand-Arkansas — we map out the potential collision courses and the teams that could be Madison-bound.

🏀 Who survives the Dairyland gauntlet in Division V?
🏀 Is Rice Lake on a sectional crash course?
🏀 Could we see another Neillsville–McDonell showdown?

Plus:

🏒 Sectional finals in boys and girls hockey — including Hudson vs. Stevens Point with a state berth on the line at Chippewa Area Ice Arena.
🤼 State wrestling updates and the new double-elimination format.
🏀 Boys basketball conference wrap-ups and Cloverbelt crossover “doozies.”
🎽 WIAC tournament action, college schedule shakeups, and more.

It&rsquo;s playoff time in Wisconsin &mdash; and everything is coming to a head.
On this episode of the Man Cave Podcast, Dan and Brandon break down a packed local sports slate as girls basketball regionals roll on across Divisions I through V. From Chippewa Falls&rsquo; big road win to loaded Division IV matchups featuring Regis, McDonell, Neillsville, and Durand-Arkansas &mdash; we map out the potential collision courses and the teams that could be Madison-bound.
🏀 Who survives the Dairyland gauntlet in Division V? 🏀 Is Rice Lake on a sectional crash course? 🏀 Could we see another Neillsville&ndash;McDonell showdown?
Plus:
🏒 Sectional finals in boys and girls hockey &mdash; including Hudson vs. Stevens Point with a state berth on the line at Chippewa Area Ice Arena. 🤼 State wrestling updates and the new double-elimination format. 🏀 Boys basketball conference wrap-ups and Cloverbelt crossover &ldquo;doozies.&rdquo; 🎽 WIAC tournament action, college schedule shakeups, and more.

E-mail the podcast with pictures of your man caves and collections, stories (sports, scary, weird, it don't matter!), questions, or comments! mancavepodmail@gmail.com

The Man Cave Podcast is your go-to hangout for real, unscripted conversations about sports, life, and everything in between. We’re here to make sports fun—keeping the conversations entertaining, interesting, and knowledgeable without taking ourselves too seriously. The Man Cave is supposed to be a place where we escape to. And that's what we want to help accomplish with this podcast. From breaking down games to talking real life, hobbies, entertainment, passions, and everyday stories, this is straight-up man cave talk. No scripts, no forced takes—just honest opinions, good laughs, and the kind of conversations you’d have with your buddies when everyone’s just being themselves.

E-mail the podcast with pictures of your man caves and collections, stories (sports, scary, weird, it don't matter!), questions, or comments! mancavepodmail@gmail.com
The Man Cave Podcast is your go-to hangout for real, unscripted conversations about sports, life, and everything in between. We&rsquo;re here to make sports fun&mdash;keeping the conversations entertaining, interesting, and knowledgeable without taking ourselves too seriously. The Man Cave is supposed to be a place where we escape to. And that's what we want to help accomplish with this podcast. From breaking down games to talking real life, hobbies, entertainment, passions, and everyday stories, this is straight-up man cave talk. No scripts, no forced takes&mdash;just honest opinions, good laughs, and the kind of conversations you&rsquo;d have with your buddies when everyone&rsquo;s just being themselves.

The Man Cave Podcast is your escape for real, unscripted conversations about sports, hobbies, life, and storytelling—no scripts, no forced takes, just Man Cave talk.

The Man Cave Podcast

Around the 715 is the home for all things West Central and Northern Wisconsin. Podcasts, interviews, newsmakers and more.

Around the 715 is the home for all things West Central and Northern Wisconsin. Podcasts, interviews, newsmakers and more.

Around The 715

Road to State: Girls Hoops, Sectional Showdowns & Hockey Doozies

It’s prediction season on The Man Cave Podcast, as Dan and Brandon break down their full 2026 MLB outlook from top to bottom—no overreactions, just real baseball talk.

They go division by division across both leagues, picking winners in the AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East, NL Central, and NL West, while debating teams like the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Seattle Mariners, and the always dominant Los Angeles Dodgers.

From there, they build their playoff brackets, pick MVPs like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bobby Witt Jr., Shohei Ohtani, and Juan Soto, and even debate whether teams like the Atlanta Braves are being overrated heading into the season.

Then it’s all about the Milwaukee Brewers—record predictions, breakout players, bold takes, disappointing candidates, and who leads the team in key categories for 2026.

If you love MLB predictions, Brewers talk, and honest baseball debate without the hot takes just for clicks, this episode is for you.

It&rsquo;s prediction season on The Man Cave Podcast, as Dan and Brandon break down their full 2026 MLB outlook from top to bottom&mdash;no overreactions, just real baseball talk.
They go division by division across both leagues, picking winners in the AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East, NL Central, and NL West, while debating teams like the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Seattle Mariners, and the always dominant Los Angeles Dodgers.
From there, they build their playoff brackets, pick MVPs like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bobby Witt Jr., Shohei Ohtani, and Juan Soto, and even debate whether teams like the Atlanta Braves are being overrated heading into the season.
Then it&rsquo;s all about the Milwaukee Brewers&mdash;record predictions, breakout players, bold takes, disappointing candidates, and who leads the team in key categories for 2026.
If you love MLB predictions, Brewers talk, and honest baseball debate without the hot takes just for clicks, this episode is for you.

2026 MLB Predictions, Brewers Outlook & Division Winners Picks

It’s Opening Day, and that means a full-on baseball episode of The Man Cave Podcast.

Dan Kasper dives into his growing love for the game—from childhood T-ball memories to coaching his son and rediscovering why baseball still hits different. He breaks down why baseball remains America’s pastime, why it’s the best sport to listen to on the radio, and how it connects generations like no other game.

Plus:
Top 5 baseball movies of all time (with a few debates)
Thoughts on how the game has (and hasn’t) changed
The challenge of keeping younger players engaged
Full 2026 MLB predictions: division winners, wild cards, MVPs, Cy Young picks, and World Series winner

Grab a drink, fire up the grill, and settle in—baseball season is officially here.

It&rsquo;s Opening Day, and that means a full-on baseball episode of The Man Cave Podcast.
Dan Kasper dives into his growing love for the game&mdash;from childhood T-ball memories to coaching his son and rediscovering why baseball still hits different. He breaks down why baseball remains America&rsquo;s pastime, why it&rsquo;s the best sport to listen to on the radio, and how it connects generations like no other game.
Plus:
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Grab a drink, fire up the grill, and settle in&mdash;baseball season is officially here.

Opening Day Vibes, Baseball Nostalgia & 2026 MLB Predictions

Dan Kasper dives back into the sports card hobby with Tyler from Slab Factory for another Inside the Hobby conversation on The Man Cave Podcast.

They break down everything collectors are talking about right now—from card grading and PSA price increases to why the markets for Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Shohei Ohtani cards are suddenly exploding. Tyler explains how grading really works, what collectors should know before sending cards in, and why a perfect PSA 10 can dramatically increase a card’s value.

Plus, the guys talk about the upcoming baseball season, World Baseball Classic excitement, March Madness brackets, and how the hobby has evolved since the COVID boom.

If you're a sports fan, collector, or someone curious about how the card market works today, this episode is packed with insights and real hobby talk.

In this episode:


How sports card grading works


PSA vs SGC vs Beckett explained


Why some cards explode in value


The booming markets for Jordan, Kobe, and Shohei


March Madness bracket talk


A special AJ Hawk rookie patch card giveaway

No scripts. No forced takes. Just Man Cave talk about sports, collecting, and the hobby.

Dan Kasper dives back into the sports card hobby with Tyler from Slab Factory for another Inside the Hobby conversation on The Man Cave Podcast.
They break down everything collectors are talking about right now&mdash;from card grading and PSA price increases to why the markets for Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Shohei Ohtani cards are suddenly exploding. Tyler explains how grading really works, what collectors should know before sending cards in, and why a perfect PSA 10 can dramatically increase a card&rsquo;s value.
Plus, the guys talk about the upcoming baseball season, World Baseball Classic excitement, March Madness brackets, and how the hobby has evolved since the COVID boom.
If you're a sports fan, collector, or someone curious about how the card market works today, this episode is packed with insights and real hobby talk.
In this episode:
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How sports card grading works
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PSA vs SGC vs Beckett explained
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Why some cards explode in value
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The booming markets for Jordan, Kobe, and Shohei
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March Madness bracket talk
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A special AJ Hawk rookie patch card giveaway
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No scripts. No forced takes. Just Man Cave talk about sports, collecting, and the hobby.

Road to State: Girls Hoops, Sectional Showdowns & Hockey Doozies

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