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Idiotville #149: Local NFL writer and podcaster Michael Balko joins the fun!

April 25, 2021 Idiotville Podcast
Idiotville: Erie, PA’s Favorite Podcast
Idiotville #149: Local NFL writer and podcaster Michael Balko joins the fun!
Show Notes

Dill, Brent, Jake, and Ryan have a guest in the studio!

We’re joined by NFL writer and podcaster Mike Balko, who’s carved out quite a successful career covering the New Orleans Saints for several outlets, breaking big news about Saints personnel moves, and having a nuanced eye about the team. He contributes to nflanalysis.net, hosts his own podcast, and has been featured on ESPN, Rivals, and USA Today. Follow him on Twitter at @MichaelBalkoJr for his reporting on all things NFL!

Mike gives us his background in local sports – what schools he played for and what sports he played. 

Dill ties Tide Pods into sports – listen in to find out how!

Mike gets into how he built his brand, got connected, and built his network of sources; He also gets into what happens when he breaks news that other folks don’t have. 

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The Atacolypse Food Truck Beer Segment: We tried Lazy Blu, a blueberry lemon shandy from Schitt’s Brewing, a new local brewery. It’s 5.3% ABV – and thanks to one of the guys from Schitt’s dropping knowledge, we finally find out how ABV is computed (they use a hydrometer). This a dynamite first effort from these guys! 4.0/5.0! A recommended beer from Idiotville!

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Mike was the last person who wore the Erie Bayhawks' “Clutch” Mascot costume – they didn’t let him keep the costume. 

Mike’s podcast, the perfectly named “The Michael Balko Show” has a huge variety of guests, ranging from Morten Andersen to Clifford Taylor IV. Dill, of course, pressures him to get CJ Beathard ASAP. 

We find out that Tim Tebow isn’t a great guy. Shocking, we know. 

Near the end of the show, we have a surprise guest!

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