KONS Baseball 2026 Preview: Rock Em Sock Em Robot Umps Have Arrived!

KONS: Dre's Sports Hustles

(AI Generated) In this episode, Dre shares an in-depth look at the life of an Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) technician, detailing the meticulous steps involved in setting up and managing the technology during baseball games. The discussion covers schedule intricacies, technological challenges, and the evolving role of automation in sports officiating. Dre shares his recent experiences with sports technology, baseball umpiring challenges, and the intricacies of sports officiating systems like the ABS and replay reviews. He also delves into his efforts to join Cerebro Sports as a stat caller and inputter, revealing the hurdles of networking and insider connections in the sports industry.

KONS 2026 NFL Draft Aftermath: The Hubie Brown Draft, Or Where's The Production?

What happens when there's more tremendous upside potential than actual on-field production? If you're in a shallow talent pool, it may mean you get drafted way earlier than you should. Jay and Dre recap the first round of this year's NFL Draft, which emanated from Pittsburgh and had very little juice except for a few questionable picks. They review the grades for a handful of picks and the commentary for the ESPN coverage, as well as their thoughts on the picks relative to team needs.

KONS Wrestlemania XLII Preview: Go Home Pat (Please)

Jay and Dre are once again joined by Jerry the Wrestling Expert to chat about...just what the heck is WWE doing in the build to this WrestleMania. Why is Pat McAfee being shoehorned into a WWE title match storyline? Why is he cutting a promo questioning why fans would pay for the product? And who thinks this is good booking? The guys also chat about potential show stealers, the rise of women on the WM card, and celebrity involvement which ties into matches airing live on ESPN "Proper."

KONS Baseball 2026 Preview: Rock Em Sock Em Robot Umps Have Arrived!

Jay and Dre have wished for baseball to have automated strike zones for literally years. And they're finally here. The guys look ahead to the upcoming baseball season, picking every division and the World Series. They also look at the betting odds for the year, and some are very far afield from the boys' viewpoints.

KONS 2026 Oscars Preview: Marked Safe From Nervous Tics

The 98th Academy Awards go down (hopefully drama free) this coming Sunday, and the guys manage to preview the Oscars without throwing out ill-timed loud racial slurs. Join Dre, Jay (halfway thru the show) and Dave the Movie Expert as they break down what looks to be a two-horse race for Best Picture. Will Sinners suck the blood out of the competition or will One Battle After Another hunt everyone down?