View From The Pugh

Mar 07 2025 1829 ep. 25 mins

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Podcast from Chris Pugh, Craig Shoup, Joe Frost and Paul Yanchek with regular guest appearances from Robert McCune, George Thomas and Bob Garver that discusses pop culture and sports. Check out our Anchor page at https://anchor.fm/TheOhioan

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Daredevil: Born Again – Wilson Fisk's Big Twist & More! | #review #daredevil #daredevilbornagain

Mar 07 2025 27 mins

In this episode, George Thomas and Craig Shoup dive deep into the new Disney+ Daredevil: Born Again series, a long-awaited follow-up to the Netflix hit starring Charlie Cox. They break down the major changes, including a downsized Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) and the shocking twist where Wilson Fisk runs for New York City mayor. How does this impact the show's continuity? And

Can low-budget films win the Academy Awards? Exploring indie success at the Oscars

Mar 06 2025 2 mins

In recent years, the debate over whether low-budget films can win at the Academy Awards has grown louder. While Hollywood is typically known for its big-budget blockbusters, low-budget films have proven they can compete with the heavyweights and take home top honors. This video explores how these films, often backed by passion and ingenuity, can make a huge impact on the Academy Aw

2023 Academy Awards Recap: Shock Wins, Conan O'Brien's Hosting, & The Rise of 'Nora' | Oscars Discussion

Mar 06 2025 60 mins

In this engaging and insightful discussion, renowned film critic George Thomas and entertainment expert Craig Shoup dive deep into the 2023 Academy Awards, analyzing the highs, the lows, and the major surprises of the evening. Join them as they reflect on the ceremony's best moments, from the unforgettable opening musical tribute to "The Wizard of Oz" to Conan O'Brien’s hosting,

Why Is It So Hard to Get Local Sports Coverage? 🏈🏀⚽ #shorts #journalism

Local sports matter, but why is it so tough to get coverage? As an editor and media professional, I get it—there are a million high school games, and not every outlet can cover them all. But that doesn't mean we can't find creative ways to highlight these athletes! Whether it's Waterloo football or any other team, we need better ways to get their stories out there. Le

Are High School Playoff Games Too Hard to Attend? 🏈🚗 #shorts #prepsports

Fans and students of Louisville face a tough challenge—getting to Columbus for a 6 PM high school game means a 2.5-hour drive, making attendance difficult. With the expansion to seven divisions, travel distances have only grown, forcing teams like Alliance to trek to Cleveland for early-round games. Is it time to rethink scheduling and locations to make high school sports more ac

Can Nonprofits Save Local Sports Coverage? 🏆📰 #shorts #journalism #nonprofits

Local media is struggling—revenue is down, and people just aren’t paying for news like they used to. That means high school sports coverage is suffering, too. But what if there was another way? Instead of each local market scrambling for resources, what if organizations like the OHSAA became nonprofits, directly supported by coaches, fans, and communities? Could this model help

Fixing Ohio’s High School Sports Tournaments: Travel, Fan Experience & Media Coverage 🏆🏈

Mar 05 2025 29 mins

Ohio high school sports tournaments face serious challenges, and Chris Pugh and Mike Brown are here to break it all down! From excessive travel distances to the fan experience and media coverage, they discuss how the current system can be improved to benefit student-athletes, schools, and fans alike.🏀 The Problem: Long Travel Distances for TeamsThe expansion to seven divisions h

Cleveland Cavaliers' Season and Historical Comparisons: The Best Team in Franchise History? 🏀

Feb 28 2025 57 mins

Cleveland Cavaliers' Season and Historical Comparisons: The Best Team in Franchise History? 🏀In this engaging video, Chris and Mike dive deep into the Cleveland Cavaliers' current season, discussing their potential to record the best win-loss record in franchise history. With exciting player performances and standout talent, the Cavaliers are undoubtedly shaping up to ma

🎬 Oscar Predictions & Entertainment Buzz with George Thomas & Craig Shoup! 🎬

Feb 28 2025 56 mins

George Thomas and Craig Shoup dive into their Oscar predictions, sharing insights and hot takes on this year’s most talked-about films. With the awards season in full swing, they discuss the excitement surrounding the nominations— even though George admits he hasn’t seen all the films yet!🏆 Oscar Predictions Best Picture: A Nora seems to be the front-runner, capturing hear

Wild News Roundup: KFC Moves HQ, Delta’s $30K Payout, and Valentine’s Day Revenge?!

Feb 20 2025 95 mins

This week’s news is packed with fast food shakeups, airline payouts, money-saving hacks, and some wild Valentine’s Day revenge ideas. Buckle up—we’re diving into the most talked-about stories of the week!It’s official—KFC is leaving its home state of Kentucky and relocating its corporate headquarters to Plano, Texas. Parent company Yum Brands is restructuring, placing K