Hero Ball
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Cole Blenner hosts Hero Ball, a sports podcast that dives into the fandom, history and hysteria that surrounds the wide world of Sports!
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Episodes
Hero Ball Episode 5 - Post NFL Combine Mock Draft
March 10, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBCole is joined by Cig and friend of the show Mike Shaw to break down winners and losers of the NFL Combine along with an updated 3 person mock draft of the 2022 NFL draft. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Hero Ball Episode 4 - Premature eMockulation Part 2
February 26, 2022 13:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBWe break down picks 16-32 in our first edition of the 2022 NFL Mock Draft brought to you by Cole and Cig, the Draft Addictz! Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Hero Ball Episode 3 - Premature eMockulation Pt. 1
February 25, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBCig N the Big return to talk about the 2022 NFL Draft. The boys go through the first half of their rough mock draft to break down how they pick 1-15 will go in the annual Player's Selection Meeting for the National Football League. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Hero Ball Episode 2 - The Tuck Rule
February 25, 2022 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBCole is back to break down another Raiders heartbreak and a personal Childhood tragedy as we take a deeper look into the infamous 'Tuck Rule Game'. We venture back to the early 2000's to break down how these teams got this game, the infamous 'Tuck Rule' play and all the controversy surround it, and where the ripple effects changed the NFL to the game we know today. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Hero Ball - Episode 1 - The Immaculate Reception
January 03, 2022 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBThe debut of Hero Ball is here! Cole Blenner of Fishing Elephant Media and Beers N Bullshit, launches his personal sports series 'Hero Ball'! Cole dives right into an all-time NFL classic 'The Immaculate Reception'. Cole breaks down the Raiders and Steelers and who they were entering this game, and what the immediate aftermath would hold. Along with the actual play and the controversy that still surrounds it to this day. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Fishing Elephant Podcast- Cooper Bowman Interview Part 1
October 13, 2021 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBCole sits down with New York Yankee Prospect and Rapid City local Cooper Bowman to talk about his life growing up in the area and his path to getting drafted by the Yankees. He also gives some great insight on adjusting to pro ball and getting to rub shoulders with some of the top prospects in the game. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Fishing Elephant Podcast 14-Heartbreak Hotel
June 11, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode, Cole Blenner sits down to break down the 1998 vs 2009 Minnesota Vikings and who had the more disappointing/heartbreaking season. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Rushmore Sports Addicts Episode 14-Heartbreak Hotel
June 11, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode, Cole Blenner sits down to break down the 1998 vs 2009 Minnesota Vikings and who had the more disappointing/heartbreaking season. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Fishing Elephant Podcast 13-Alternative Sports w/Theo Seeley
June 08, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBA childhood friend and avid alternative sports enthusiast Theo Seeley sits down with me as we discuss the growing disc golf scene in America, what the sport has to offer to the upcoming generation and how you can support in your local area FOR FREE. As well in the second half we dive into Professional Wrestling and air some of our frustrations with WWE and the come up from AEW that has a lot more eyes on the sport. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Rushmore Sports Addicts Episode 13-Alternative Sports w/Theo Seeley
June 08, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBA childhood friend and avid alternative sports enthusiast Theo Seeley sits down with me as we discuss the growing disc golf scene in America, what the sport has to offer to the upcoming generation and how you can support in your local area FOR FREE. As well in the second half we dive into Professional Wrestling and air some of our frustrations with WWE and the come up from AEW that has a lot more eyes on the sport. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Fishing Elephant Podcast 12-Pink-Bellied Powerhouses Pt.2
May 28, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBThe second part of our Pink-Bellied Powerhouse list examines the top 5 of Cole Blenner, Ciglen Wheeler, & Mike Shaw's individual lists. Covering Baseball, Football, Basketball, and Hockey, the Boys gave us some great variety in the first episode with some more surprise shockers in part two. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Rushmore Sports Addicts Episode 12-Pink-Bellied Powerhouses Pt.2
May 28, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBThe second part of our Pink-Bellied Powerhouse list examines the top 5 of Cole Blenner, Ciglen Wheeler, & Mike Shaw's individual lists. Covering Baseball, Football, Basketball, and Hockey, the Boys gave us some great variety in the first episode with some more surprise shockers in part two. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Rushmore Sports Addicts Episode 11-Pink-Bellied Powerhouses Pt.1
May 27, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBJust because you're the number one team in the regular season, does not mean that you are the best come playoff time, and there have been plenty of examples of that. Cole Blenner and Ciglen Wheeler are joined by Mike Shaw as we break down our top 10 'Pink-Bellied' Powerhouses. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Fishing Elephant Podcast Episode 11-Pink-Bellied Powerhouses Pt.1
May 27, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBJust because you're the number one team in the regular season, does not mean that you are the best come playoff time, and there have been plenty of examples of that. Cole Blenner and Ciglen Wheeler are joined by Mike Shaw as we break down our top 10 'Pink-Bellied' Powerhouses. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Fishing Elephant Podcast Episode 10-NBA Playoff preview
May 24, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBCole sits down and gives his predictions on the NBA playoffs and who he sees taking home the Larry O'Brien Trophy this year. Join us as we break down running storylines such as: -The Lakers stumble and their chances in the West now that they are healthy -Surprise top seeds like the Jazz and Sun and who has the chance to make it farther -The Knicks and how basketball is just better with them on top -Shocking upset picks Join us!! Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Rushmore Sports Addicts Episode 10-NBA Playoff preview
May 24, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBCole sits down and gives his predictions on the NBA playoffs and who he sees taking home the Larry O'Brien Trophy this year. Join us as we break down running storylines such as: -The Lakers stumble and their chances in the West now that they are healthy -Surprise top seeds like the Jazz and Sun and who has the chance to make it farther -The Knicks and how basketball is just better with them on top -Shocking upset picks Join us!! Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Fishing Elephant Podcast 9-The Public Assassination of Russell Westbrook III
May 21, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBRussell Westbrook is one of the most unlucky and underappreciated stars in the modern NBA and he does not deserve nearly the amount of disrespect that he gets....or so Cole Blenner thinks. Cole sits down solo to discuss what he believes has been a public assassination against the man they know as 'Brodie' Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Rushmore Sports Addicts Episode 9-The Public Assassination of Russell Westbrook III
May 21, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBRussell Westbrook is one of the most unlucky and underappreciated stars in the modern NBA and he does not deserve nearly the amount of disrespect that he gets....or so Cole Blenner thinks. Cole sits down solo to discuss what he believes has been a public assassination against the man they know as 'Brodie' Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Fishing Elephant Podcast-Episode 8-Would You Rather
May 13, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBWe have all played a good old game of 'Would You Rather' in our younger years, but The Boys are back with a sports take on the Game answering some of the internets oldest and most debated sports questions. Would you rather be a champion or the greatest to never win a ring? We answer these questions in "Would You Rather" Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Cig N The Bigg Episode 8-Would You Rather
May 13, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWe have all played a good old game of 'Would You Rather' in our younger years, but The Boys are back with a sports take on the Game answering some of the internets oldest and most debated sports questions. Would you rather be a champion or the greatest to never win a ring? We answer these questions in "Would You Rather"
Rushmore Sports Addicts-Episode 8-Would You Rather
May 13, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBWe have all played a good old game of 'Would You Rather' in our younger years, but The Boys are back with a sports take on the Game answering some of the internets oldest and most debated sports questions. Would you rather be a champion or the greatest to never win a ring? We answer these questions in "Would You Rather" Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Cig & The Bigg Episode 7-Gym Class Heroes
May 03, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBSome of us hated it, others loved it, today we are talking about GYM CLASS. Ciglen and Cole sit down and break down some of their fondest gym class memories and games as they drop their top 7 gym class games in this edition of Cig & The Bigg:Gym Class Hero edition
Fishing Elephant Podcast-Episode 7-Gym Class Heroes
May 03, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBSome of us hated it, others loved it, today we are talking about GYM CLASS. Ciglen and Cole sit down and break down some of their fondest gym class memories and games as they drop their top 7 gym class games in this edition of Cig & The Bigg:Gym Class Hero edition Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Rushmore Sports Addicts-Episode 7-Gym Class Heroes
May 03, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBSome of us hated it, others loved it, today we are talking about GYM CLASS. Ciglen and Cole sit down and break down some of their fondest gym class memories and games as they drop their top 7 gym class games in this edition of Cig & The Bigg:Gym Class Hero edition Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Cig & The Bigg Episode 6-Top 10 Sports Comedies
April 30, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBCiglen and Cole kick off another episode with their 2nd part of the sports movie series, it is time to tackle the comedies. From Semi-Pro to The Waterboy and all the hidden gems in between, the boys drop their rankings on their personal all-time favorites.
Rushmore Sports Addicts-Episode 6-Top 10 Sports Comedies
April 30, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBCiglen and Cole kick off another episode with their 2nd part of the sports movie series, it is time to tackle the comedies. From Semi-Pro to The Waterboy and all the hidden gems in between, the boys drop their rankings on their personal all-time favorites. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Fishing Elephant Podcast-Episode 6-Top 10 Sports Comedies
April 30, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBCiglen and Cole kick off another episode with their 2nd part of the sports movie series, it is time to tackle the comedies. From Semi-Pro to The Waterboy and all the hidden gems in between, the boys drop their rankings on their personal all-time favorites. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Cig & The Blenn Episode 5-Card Tricks w/LBP
April 22, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWe all loved sports cards growing up. Running to the store to grab our favorite packs and hoping to get a special edition of our favorite players. As the boys grow into men, some obsessions remain the same however and that is proven with a crazy sports trading card market in 2021. So Cole and Ciglen sit down with friend of the show Layne Brings Plenty and they break down their love for sports cards and how crazy the obsession has gotten.
Fishing Elephant Podcast-Episode 5-Card Tricks w/LBP
April 22, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBWe all loved sports cards growing up. Running to the store to grab our favorite packs and hoping to get a special edition of our favorite players. As the boys grow into men, some obsessions remain the same however and that is proven with a crazy sports trading card market in 2021. So Cole and Ciglen sit down with friend of the show Layne Brings Plenty and they break down their love for sports cards and how crazy the obsession has gotten. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Rushmore Sports Addicts-Episode 5-Card Tricks w/LBP
April 22, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBWe all loved sports cards growing up. Running to the store to grab our favorite packs and hoping to get a special edition of our favorite players. As the boys grow into men, some obsessions remain the same however and that is proven with a crazy sports trading card market in 2021. So Cole and Ciglen sit down with friend of the show Layne Brings Plenty and they break down their love for sports cards and how crazy the obsession has gotten. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Cig & The Bigg Episode 5-Card Tricks w/LBP
April 22, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWe all loved sports cards growing up. Running to the store to grab our favorite packs and hoping to get a special edition of our favorite players. As the boys grow into men, some obsessions remain the same however and that is proven with a crazy sports trading card market in 2021. So Cole and Ciglen sit down with friend of the show Layne Brings Plenty and they break down their love for sports cards and how crazy the obsession has gotten.
Cig & The Bigg Episode 4-Opposite of Saturn
April 18, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIsn't it funny that in the most macho sport, the ultimate prize is a piece of jewelry? Starting in 1967, The Super Bowl has played host to the NFL Championship game and during that time there have been only 20 Teams to actually win the Super Bowl, so we break down the other 12 Franchises. See where their history has gotten them and how close in 2021 we believe they are to clearing their name off this list!
Fishing Elephant Podcast-Episode 4-Opposite of Saturn
April 18, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIsn't it funny that in the most macho sport, the ultimate prize is a piece of jewelry? Starting in 1967, The Super Bowl has played host to the NFL Championship game and during that time there have been only 20 Teams to actually win the Super Bowl, so we break down the other 12 Franchises. See where their history has gotten them and how close in 2021 we believe they are to clearing their name off this list! Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Cig & The Blenn Episode 4-Opposite of Saturn
April 18, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIsn't it funny that in the most macho sport, the ultimate prize is a piece of jewelry? Starting in 1967, The Super Bowl has played host to the NFL Championship game and during that time there have been only 20 Teams to actually win the Super Bowl, so we break down the other 12 Franchises. See where their history has gotten them and how close in 2021 we believe they are to clearing their name off this list!
Cig N The Big Episode 4-Opposite of Saturn
April 18, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIsn't it funny that in the most macho sport, the ultimate prize is a piece of jewelry? Starting in 1967, The Super Bowl has played host to the NFL Championship game and during that time there have been only 20 Teams to actually win the Super Bowl, so we break down the other 12 Franchises. See where their history has gotten them and how close in 2021 we believe they are to clearing their name off this list!
Rushmore Sports Addicts-Episode 4-Opposite of Saturn
April 18, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIsn't it funny that in the most macho sport, the ultimate prize is a piece of jewelry? Starting in 1967, The Super Bowl has played host to the NFL Championship game and during that time there have been only 20 Teams to actually win the Super Bowl, so we break down the other 12 Franchises. See where their history has gotten them and how close in 2021 we believe they are to clearing their name off this list! Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Cig N The Big Episode 3- Greatest Dramatic Sports Movies of All-Time
April 16, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBCiglen and Cole break down their personal top 10 lists of the greatest sports movies of all time along with some fan favorites and movies that didn't quite crack the list.
Cig & The Blenn Episode 3- Greatest Dramatic Sports Movies of All-Time
April 16, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBCiglen and Cole break down their personal top 10 lists of the greatest sports movies of all time along with some fan favorites and movies that didn't quite crack the list.
Fishing Elephant Podcast-Episode 3- Greatest Dramatic Sports Movies of All-Time
April 16, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBCiglen and Cole break down their personal top 10 lists of the greatest sports movies of all time along with some fan favorites and movies that didn't quite crack the list. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Rushmore Sports Addicts-Episode 3- Greatest Dramatic Sports Movies of All-Time
April 16, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBCiglen and Cole break down their personal top 10 lists of the greatest sports movies of all time along with some fan favorites and movies that didn't quite crack the list. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Cig & The Bigg Episode 3- Greatest Dramatic Sports Movies of All-Time
April 16, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBCiglen and Cole break down their personal top 10 lists of the greatest sports movies of all time along with some fan favorites and movies that didn't quite crack the list.
Rushmore Sports Addicts-Episode 2-MLB season preview
April 09, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBCig and Cole sit down with resident MLB analyst Mike Shaw and break down the crazy pandemic-shortened season we saw in 2020, how the off-season has played out over the last few months and what they think as far as who the teams to beat are. Take me out to the Ball game because Baseball is here!!! Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Cig & The Bigg Episode 2-MLB season preview
April 09, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBCig and Cole sit down with resident MLB analyst Mike Shaw and break down the crazy pandemic-shortened season we saw in 2020, how the off-season has played out over the last few months and what they think as far as who the teams to beat are. Take me out to the Ball game because Baseball is here!!!
Cig N The Big Episode 2-MLB season preview
April 09, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBCig and Cole sit down with resident MLB analyst Mike Shaw and break down the crazy pandemic-shortened season we saw in 2020, how the off-season has played out over the last few months and what they think as far as who the teams to beat are. Take me out to the Ball game because Baseball is here!!!
Cig & The Blenn Episode 2-MLB season preview
April 09, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBCig and Cole sit down with resident MLB analyst Mike Shaw and break down the crazy pandemic-shortened season we saw in 2020, how the off-season has played out over the last few months and what they think as far as who the teams to beat are. Take me out to the Ball game because Baseball is here!!!
Fishing Elephant Podcast-Episode 2-MLB season preview
April 09, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBCig and Cole sit down with resident MLB analyst Mike Shaw and break down the crazy pandemic-shortened season we saw in 2020, how the off-season has played out over the last few months and what they think as far as who the teams to beat are. Take me out to the Ball game because Baseball is here!!! Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Cig & The Bigg Episode 1-NBA Trade Deadline.
April 02, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBCiglen Wheeler and Cole Blenner bring to you Cig N The Big. 1st episode here is discussing the 2020-2021 NBA season so far and the recent trade deadline moves, They also talk and predict where the season may finish including favorite teams, award winners and surprises.
Fishing Elephant Podcast-Episode 1-NBA Trade Deadline.
April 02, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBCiglen Wheeler and Cole Blenner bring to you Cig N The Big. 1st episode here is discussing the 2020-2021 NBA season so far and the recent trade deadline moves, They also talk and predict where the season may finish including favorite teams, award winners and surprises. Sponsored by Mike Pyle of American Family Insurance.
Cig & The Blenn Episode 1-NBA Trade Deadline.
April 02, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBCiglen Wheeler and Cole Blenner bring to you Cig N The Big. 1st episode here is discussing the 2020-2021 NBA season so far and the recent trade deadline moves, They also talk and predict where the season may finish including favorite teams, award winners and surprises.
Cig N The Big Episode 1-NBA Trade Deadline.
April 02, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBCiglen Wheeler and Cole Blenner bring to you Cig N The Big. 1st episode here is discussing the 2020-2021 NBA season so far and the recent trade deadline moves, They also talk and predict where the season may finish including favorite teams, award winners and surprises.