Wes Welker's HOF Case & The Eli Manning Debate!

Jim Thorpe’s Granddaughters Reveal the Untold Truth About America's Greatest Athlete

The legend of Jim Thorpe is known worldwide, but the personal stories of the man behind the medals are kept alive by his family.In this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, host Kirk Buchner sits down with Anita, Mary, and Teresa Thorpe—the granddaughters of the legendary first-ballot inductee of the United States Athletics Hall of Fame, Jim Thorpe.Kirk presents the ceremonial plaque for Jim Thorpe's induction to the USAHOF's First Class and together they dive deep into the untold stories of the greatest athlete of the 20th century. From winning two Olympic gold medals in mismatched shoes, to his "wild spirit" that included standing up to Al Capone and helping Native American actors in Hollywood, the Thorpe women share the heart, humility, and incredible bloodline of the man who paved the way for Indigenous athletes everywhere.We also discuss the bizarre history of how the town of Jim Thorpe, PA got its name, the racist archaic rules that led to his Olympic medals being stripped (and eventually restored), and the Jim Thorpe Memorial Foundation in Oklahoma that preserves his only home.🏆 Vote for the 4th Class of the United States Athletics Hall of Fame! Cast your vote for athletes, coaches, contributors, and commentators at: theusahof.com🏛️ Support the Jim Thorpe Memorial Foundation:Learn more and support the preservation of Jim Thorpe’s legacy at: https://www.jimthorpememorialfoundation.org/🎙️ Follow Kirk Buchner & Not In Hall of Fame: Website: NotInHallOfFame.com“Wherever you are or if you may be, make today count because it never comes again.”What is your favorite Jim Thorpe story or athletic achievement? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more incredible conversations with the legends of sports history.🗳️ Have your say: Head over to theusahof.com right now to cast your vote for the 4th Class of the United States Athletics Hall of Fame!

Country Music Hall of Fame Predictions: Seismic Jumps, Controversies & Crossover Hits

Welcome back to The Buck Stops Here, the official podcast of NotInHallOfFame.com! Host Kirk Buchner is joined by Aaron Edward Freeman, the mastermind and curator behind the Country Music Hall of Fame prediction list.In this episode, Kirk and Aaron break down the latest seismic shifts in the Country Music HOF rankings. Find out why Trisha Yearwood and The Chicks are making massive jumps, why "The Voice" Vern Gosdin is the new #1 in the Veterans category, and how off-stage controversies involving Garth Brooks, Morgan Wallen, and Bailey Zimmerman are impacting Hall of Fame trajectories. Plus, they discuss the current state of country music, Ella Langley's historic crossover success, and share some hilarious Canadian nostalgia.🗳️ Vote for the Class of 2026! Help decide who goes into the United States Athletics Hall of Fame at www.theUSAHOF.com. You can vote every day!📊 Check out the Predictions: See Aaron’s full, updated Country Music Hall of Fame prediction lists (Modern & Veterans) at www.NotInHallOfFame.com.👍 Support the Show: If you enjoyed the episode, please Like, Comment, Subscribe, and let us know who YOU think deserves to be in the Country Music Hall of Fame!

Wes Welker's HOF Case & The Eli Manning Debate!

Welcome back to The Buck Stops Here! In this special episode, Kirk is joined by regular guest and Long Island native Robert Dobek to step away from baseball and tackle the gridiron and the ice.First, Kirk breaks down some breaking news and "shady" optics surrounding the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class and Brian Burke’s induction. Then, Rob takes the floor to make a passionate Hall of Fame case for New England legend Wes Welker. Kirk and Rob debate the evolution of the slot receiver, compare Welker to Julian Edelman, and discuss the "Super Bowl bias" that keeps greats like Logan Mankins and Marshawn Lynch on the outside looking in.Later, Rob (a Giants fan) gives his unfiltered take on Eli Manning’s Hall of Fame chances, and the guys settle the debate on who is the greatest goalie in NY Rangers history: Mike Richter or Henrik Lundqvist. Finally, Kirk teases a massive new grassroots project to redo the Baseball Hall of Fame starting in 1909, ensuring Negro League legends are honored in real-time.If you love deep-dive sports debates, Hall of Fame arguments, and unfiltered takes, you’re in the right place!🎙️ Join the Debate: Do you think Wes Welker deserves a Gold Jacket? Is Eli Manning a Hall of Famer? Let us know in the comments below!🗳️ Vote for the Greatest: Head over to theUSAHOF.com to cast your votes for the United States Athletic Hall of Fame. We just mailed out Bonnie Blair’s plaque, and we want your help deciding the next class of legendary athletes, coaches, and contributors!🔔 Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that subscribe button, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend.

Bergeron, Price & Tkachuk Make HHOF + The Brian Burke Committee Controversy

Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 9 of The Buck Stops Here! Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan are back to break down the newly announced 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class. We celebrate first-ballot legends like Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, and Keith Tkachuk, but we also take the HHOF selection committee to task. Kirk breaks down the lack of transparency surrounding Brian Burke’s induction and Evan compares it to a "Cheney Committee."Plus, we talk FIFA World Cup 2026! Kirk shares his incredible experience watching the USMNT in Seattle, the amazing cultural mashup in the city, and the unbelievable mental fortitude of the Iranian National Team. Finally, we pay our respects to the legends we lost in June and give you everything you need to know about voting for the United States Athletics Hall of Fame.Make today count, because it never comes again!🗳️ VOTE FOR THE UNITED STATES ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME:Your voice matters! Head over to theUSAHOF.com to cast your votes, see the rankings, and help decide the next class of inductees. There are no secret committees here—just pure democracy!🏈 VISIT THE UPTON BELL COLLECTION:If you are in the UMass Lowell area, check out the Upton Bell Collection featuring the new United States Athletics Hall of Fame plaque, including NFL legend Bert Bell!👍 SUPPORT THE SHOW:If you enjoyed the episode, please Like, Subscribe, Hype and leave a comment below! Let us know who you think should be in the Hockey Hall of Fame next year, or share your thoughts on the World Cup.

🏀🏒 The Elevator Show: Knicks & Hurricanes HOF Cases, Baseball Slumps & WWE Curses!

Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian are back on The Elevator Show to break down the massive Hall of Fame implications following the NBA and NHL Finals!The New York Knicks are finally champions, ending a decades-long drought! Kirk breaks down how Jalen Brunson, Leon Rose, and Mike Brown solidify their HOF resumes (plus a hilarious tangent about a WWE "vampire" who cursed the Knicks... but they won anyway). Chris takes over for the NHL, discussing Rod Brind'Amour's historic Cup win as both a player and coach, Jordan Staal's Conn Smythe run, and Taylor Hall's championship boost.Later, we look at the "Elevator Downs" in baseball as Giancarlo Stanton, Manny Machado, Gunnar Henderson, and Trea Turner face shocking offensive struggles. We wrap up with highlights from the Kentucky Derby, Indy 500, and UFC, before a massive plug for the United States Athletic Hall of Fame fan vote!🗳️ VOTE NOW: Head over to the United States Athletics Hall of Fame website to cast your fan votes for Year 4! Covering 19 sports, it's a 100% pure fan vote. Pro Tip from Chris: Review the entire ballot and make your list before you start voting, or you'll run out of votes before page two!👍 Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your fellow sports fans! Wherever you are, make today count!