04/23/26 Hour 2: Illini Wrestling's Zac Braunagel talks competing in US Open Championships; more NFL Draft talk; Cubs win a walk-off; Things you CAN'T say at The Masters
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April 23, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 2795
About this episode
Zac Braunagel discusses his experience at the US Open Championships, along with NFL Draft updates and a recap of the Cubs' walk-off win.
Zac Braunagel from Illini wrestling joins the show to discuss competing at the US Open Championships and what the experience means for his growth on the mat. The conversation then shifts back to more NFL Draft storylines and key updates as the event approaches. The hour wraps up with a recap of the Chicago Cubs pulling off an exciting walk-off win and "Things you can't say at The Masters!"
People in this episode
Guest: Zac Braunagel
Topics covered
- Wrestling
- NFL Draft
- Chicago Cubs
- Sports Commentary
- US Open Championships
Keywords
- Zac Braunagel
- Illini wrestling
- US Open Championships
- NFL Draft
- Chicago Cubs
- walk-off win
- The Masters
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Illini wrestling, Chicago Cubs
Books & works: The Masters
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