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Preferred Walk-Ons

The world’s preeminent college sports podcast hosted by two people named Michael. ACC fans by birth, degenerate gamblers for mirth.

Podcast · By Michael McGraw and Michael Shutt · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 22, 2026
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Jul 21, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    Misery Loves Company & ACC Week 4 Preview (opens the original)

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    It was a bad weekend of football for our hosts. NC State orchestrated one of the most improbable losses in college football history, while Virginia suffered a disappointing loss in Charlotte. We discuss what these losses mean for both programs before looking ahead to an exciting weekend of college football. Topics for discussion include: NC State's improbable last-second loss against Vanderbilt How worried Virginia fans should be following the Cavaliers' loss vs. West Virginia Picks and previews

  2. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    ACC Bounce Back & Week 3 Preview (opens the original)

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    The ACC partially redeemed itself in Week 2 after a slow start in out-of-conference games. We discuss the conference's national perception and analyze opportunities for statement victories during the Week 3 slate. Topics for discussion include: The ACC's 3-0 week against the Big Ten and what it means for conference prestige Picks and previews for every Week 3 ACC football game You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show onTwitter or Instagram (@PWOPo

  3. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    UN-Seedy Allegations & Week 2 ACC Picks (opens the original)

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    ACC football teams have not fared well out of the gate against out-of-conference competition. Only UNC—a school with plenty of its own problems—has managed to secure a Power 4 win against a non-ACC program. We debate what the slow start means for the conference, discuss the ongoing investigation at Chapel Hill, and preview the upcoming week of college football games. Topics for discussion include: Investigations taking place with UNC football and whether Bill Belichick can keep his job Whether t

  4. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Hoos Tame Wolfpack & Week 1 ACC Picks (opens the original)

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    The season could not have started better for the Virginia football program, as the Cavaliers dominated NC State from start to finish in the ACC opener. We analyze what went right for the Hoos, where the Wolfpack fell short, and what it means for both programs going forward. Then, as we do every week in the fall, we preview the upcoming ACC football schedule with picks for every game. Topics for discussion include: Virginia's dominant victory over NC State and what it says about both programs Why

  5. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    Week Zero Hour (opens the original)

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    After months of waiting, college football is finally back, and it starts with the hosts' favorite schools facing off in a monumental ACC clash. In this episode, we provide an in-depth preview of the "PWO Bowl," sharing optimistic cases for both NC State and Virginia. Then, as we do every week in the fall, we analyze the other ACC games on the docket with predictions against the spread. Topics for discussion include: Why NC State presents a formidable challenge to Virginia UVA's strengths heading

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