The Wake Up Call w/ James Manker

Michigan State is Back, Russell Wilson Trade Rumors, Thoughts on Tiger Woods

On this episode of "The Wake Up Call w/ James Manker," James breaks down Michigan State's 2 recent AP Top 5 upset victories and what they mean for Sparty this March (2:10-11:02). Also, Russell Wilson may want out of Seattle and he may want to play for the Bears (11:20-18:59). Plus, some thoughts on the Tiger Woods accident this week (19:14-28:41).

Carson Wentz is a Colt, Fernando Tatis Jr. got PAID, Naomi Osaka is the Next Great Athlete

On this episode of "The Wake Up Call w/ James Manker," James breaks down Carson Wentz being traded to the Colts and the bright future ahead for football in Indy (0:59-9:05). Also, James' thoughts on Fernando Tatis Jr. signing a 14 Year/ $340 Million extension with the San Diego Padres and what that means for Tatis, the Padres, and baseball moving forward (9:35-18:14), and how Naomi Osaka is already the Next Great Athlete at just 23 years old (18:14-25:45). Plus, an all new segment "Good Cop, Bad Cop" where James talks about 2 current stories in sports; 1 he likes, and 1 he doesn't (26:22-31:55).

Super Bowl LV Recap, Guest Buccaneers Beat Writer Greg Auman

On this episode of "The Wake Up Call w/ James Manker," James delivers the classic Wednesday after the Super Bowl recap. James breaks down the Buccaneers success in Super Bowl LV, Tom Brady getting his 7TH ring, and all the great news surrounding the Bucs after their second Super Bowl victory in franchise history (2:15-9:10). Also, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Beat Writer for The Athletic Greg Auman joins the show for a great interview (9:48-24:51) and a breakdown of Patrick Mahomes' terrible performance in Super Bowl LV (27:08-33:16).

Super Bowl LV Special, Guest ASN Founder Dan Treacy

On this episode of "The Wake Up Call w/ James Manker," James is BACK! After a 2 month break, "The Wake Up Call" returns for Super Bowl LV and it's an action packed episode. For the first time in the history of "The Wake Up Call w/ James Manker," James has a guest, as he interviewed All Sports News founder Dan Treacy to talk about ASN, Super Bowl LV, and the NFL QB Carousel (8:40-55:02). Also, James debuts a new segment called Buy or Sell where he breaks down the Birchwood Communities Takes on Super Bowl LV (55:33-1:01:51), and he goes through a Madden NFL 21 simulation of the Big Game (1:01:51-1:05:54).