Sep 30, 202628 min
Welcome back to a special episode of The Buck Stops Here ! Kirk Buchner and Dave Whitlock are breaking down the MLB Postseason. We kick things off with some nostalgic playoff memories from the 1980s before diving...
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The Buck Stops Here
Hosted by Kirk Buchner · sports · EN
About this Podcast:
The Buck Stops Here is the official podcast of NotInHallOfFame.com, where host Kirk Buchner and his rotating cast of co-hosts—including Evan Nolan and Chris Mouradian—tackle the ever-evolving world of sports legacy. From Hall of Fame snubs to underappreciated legends, this show dives deep into the stories behind the stats. Whether it’s breaking down new inductees, debating controversial omissions, or spotlighting forgotten greats, The Buck Stops Here is where sports history gets the respect—and scrutiny—it deserves.
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The Buck Stops Here is the official podcast of, where host Kirk Buchner and his rotating cast of co-hosts, including Evan Nolan and Chris Mouradian, tackle the ever-evolving world of sports legacy. From Hall of Fame snubs to underappreciated legends, this show dives deep into the stories behind the stats.
Who hosts The Buck Stops Here?
The Buck Stops Here is hosted by Kirk Buchner. The show has published 637 episodes to date.
What has The Buck Stops Here covered recently?
Recent episodes include "MLB Playoff Predictions & Wagers! Red Sox vs. Yankees, Astros, & NL Showdowns" (30 September 2026, 28 minutes), "NFL & NBA Scandals, UFC Records & Jelly Roll's Kimmel Disaster | The Elevator Show" (21 September 2026, 69 minutes), and "Keith Hernandez HOF Snub, NBA Flopping & The Truth About LeBron | Interview with Jake Cardinale" (17 September 2026, 23 minutes).
How often does The Buck Stops Here publish?
The Buck Stops Here publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 637 episodes.
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The Buck Stops Here
NFL & NBA Scandals, UFC Records & Jelly Roll's Kimmel Disaster | The Elevator Show
Sep 21, 20261h 9mWelcome back to The Elevator Show! Hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian are back to break down who is riding the elevator up to the Hall of Fame and who is taking the express route down.In this August 2026 episode, we...
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Keith Hernandez HOF Snub, NBA Flopping & The Truth About LeBron | Interview with Jake Cardinale
Sep 17, 202623 minWelcome back to The Buck Stops Here, the official program of the Not In Hall of Fame! Host Kirk Buchner sits down with Jake Cardinale from Talkin Sports with Jake for a wide-ranging conversation about sports' biggest...
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Ultimate USAHOF Football Ballot Breakdown & Player Ratings
Sep 16, 20261h 23mWelcome to a special episode of the Buck Stops Here podcast! Host Kirk Buchner is joined by football historians and scouting experts Ken Crippen (Football Learning Academy) and Bill Carroll (Zennie62Media / Team NBS...
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From NFL Trenches to IndyCar Pit Lane: Ben Braden’s Incredible Journey
Sep 4, 202644 minIn this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian sit down with former University of Michigan standout and NFL offensive lineman Ben Braden. Ben takes us through his wild journey...
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Why Don’t Women Play Baseball? The Truth Behind Softball & The New Pro League | Steve Hendershot
Aug 23, 202627 minWhy did women’s baseball disappear after WWII, and why is softball considered the "default" sport for girls? In this deep dive, Kirk Buchner sits down with investigative journalist Steve Hendershot, host of the podcast...
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The NBA Hall of Fame is Broken | Reacting to Ben Golliver's 11 Future HOFers
Aug 21, 202657 minKirk and Chris dive into ESPN’s Ben Golliver’s latest article detailing 11 men’s NBA players who could be elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in the next three years...
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Tony Romo FIRED? Lizzo's Career is OVER & WNBA Owner Suspended! | July Elevator Show
Aug 9, 202644 minWelcome back to The Elevator Show! ⬆️⬇️Hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian are back to evaluate who is going UP and who is going DOWN in the Hall of Fame elevator this past month. July might have been a slow month...
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Ranking the Greatest Coaches & Managers in Sports History | Author Matthew DiBiase
Aug 7, 202621 minWelcome back to The Buck Stops Here, the official program of NotInHallOfFame.com and the United States Athletics Hall of Fame!Today, host Kirk Buchner sits down with sports historian, SABR member, and acclaimed author...
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MLB Midseason Awards, World Cup Final Thoughts & NFL HOF Ballot Preview
Jul 23, 202645 minKirk Buchner and Dave Whitlock are back for another episode of The Buck Stops Here! Fresh off the All-Star break, the guys break down the MLB midseason awards, debating the MVP and Cy Young races, and building their...
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From Childhood Hobby to High-Value Asset: The Business of Sports Card Collecting with Bill Murphy
May 27, 202619 minHost Kirk Buchner sits down with New England-based sports card expert Bill Murphy to unpack the evolution of card collecting—from nostalgic childhood pastime to legitimate alternative asset class. Bill shares his...
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The Untold Story of Nolan Ryan: Secrets, Speed & The Man Behind the Legend | Tim Brown Interview
May 25, 202623 minIn this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, host Kirk Buchner sits down with New York Times bestselling author Tim Brown to dive deep into his latest biography on baseball legend Nolan Ryan. From the dusty high...
May 21, 20261h 9mS7Welcome to Season 7, Episode 8 of The Buck Stops Here with Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan! 🎙️In this episode, we cover:⚾️ Legends Lost: Tributes to media visionary Ted Turner, Braves icon Bobby Cox, Yankees voice John...
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From Baseball to Boardroom: Gill Florentino on Leadership, Resilience & "The Home We Built"
May 19, 202623 minIn this powerful episode of The Buck Stops Here, host Kirk Buchner sits down with Gill Florentino—former professional baseball player, JP Morgan executive, and author of the inspiring memoir "The Home We Built: A Memoir...
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Hall of Fame Chances: Wemby's Rise, LIV Golf Fallout & Derrick Rose | April 2026 Elevator Show
May 15, 202638 minWelcome to the April episode of The Elevator Show! 🏀⛳🏈🏒 In this monthly series, hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian break down which athletes are riding the Hall of Fame elevator UP and which ones are plummeting...
May 13, 202641 min🗳️ VOTING IS NOW OPEN! Cast your vote for the Class of 2026 at www.theUSAHOF.comWelcome to a special episode of The Buck Stops Here, the official podcast of the United States Athletics Hall of Fame! For the first time...
Apr 29, 202653 minS7Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan dive into the latest Hall of Fame news across baseball, hockey, football, and beyond! In this episode, they break down the St. Louis Cardinals HOF ballot (Pujols vs. Yadi?), predict the...
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2026 NHL Playoffs Preview: Bold Predictions, Upset Alerts & First-Round Matchups Breakdown
Apr 18, 202633 min🚨 HISTORIC NHL PLAYOFFS ALERT 🚨For the first time ever, neither the defending Stanley Cup champions NOR the Presidents' Trophy winners made the 2026 playoffs. What does that mean for hockey's most intense...
Apr 16, 20261h 14mS7Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan break down the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 inductee class, announced live on American Idol (yes, really). They analyze the front-door inductees—Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden...
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Bam Adebayo's 83 Points, NHL Iron Man Streaks & Jaden Ivey's Shocking Implosion March 2026 Elevator
Apr 3, 202629 minS2Welcome to the March episode of the Not In Hall of Fame Elevator Show! Join Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian as they look back at the past 30 days to see who rode the elevator up toward Hall of Fame immortality, and who...
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