This week on Around the ACL, Meesh and Jake are joined by Zack Stickney as they preview the opening days of Signature #1 in Myrtle Beach, where the 2026 season officially gets underway. We break down Days 1 and 2 of the event, including High School and College Championships, open divisions, blind draws, and qualifying action, plus when and where to watch it all on livestreams and ESPN+. We take a closer look at the High School and College registrants, discuss what traits separate winners at this level, and debate key questions heading into the weekend: Experience vs. raw talent, doubles chemistry vs. individual dominance, and which divisions handle pressure best. We also explain how the qualifying events work for Pros outside the Top 100, before keeping things light with Cornhole Mad Libs, Would You Rather, and finishing with bold predictions in Hole-y Hot Take.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Anthony take a step back to wrap up 2025 and look ahead to what’s coming next. We kick things off with the 2025 Way-Too-Early Awards, handing out honors for the best games, biggest surprises, underrated players, new partnerships, and the most memorable moments from Opens 1–4. Then it’s a State of Cornhole roundtable, where we talk honestly about what changed the most this year, what needs to evolve in 2026, whether the talent pool is deeper than ever, and the biggest challenges facing the sport’s growth, along with what the ACL got right in 2025. To close things out, we keep it light with Cornhole Mad Libs and a round of Would You Rather… Cornhole Edition, before finishing with quick-fire bold takes in Hole-y Hot Take.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake recap all the action from Open #4 in Albuquerque where Mark Richards and Tony Smith continued their dominant streak with another statement win in Doubles, and Richards held off rising star Gabe Clausen in an incredible Singles final. We highlight the biggest movers from Women’s, Seniors, and Juniors, break down which teams are building confidence at the perfect time, and debate who now has the edge going into the first Signature event of the season. Plus, as always, we close out the show with fresh Hole-y Hot Takes including bold predictions on who will keep the momentum rolling into Myrtle Beach.
The ACL season rolls into Albuquerque for Open #4 and the storylines are STACKED. Meesh, Trey, and Anthony break down the biggest team shake-ups of the year, which players are heating up at the perfect time, and who could grab major momentum heading into Signature #1. We also kick off the show with Thanksgiving traditions, travel stories, and a big family sports milestone. In this episode: • The impact of a smaller field on favorites vs. the field • Why Chamness, Richards, and Trzcienski could dominate • Who’s the wild-card to break into bracket finals? • Doubles partnerships you did not see coming • The final tune-up before Myrtle Beach signatures • A quick Zootopia 2 review + mountainside tailgates Watch, comment, and let us know: Who’s your pick to take Singles and Doubles in Albuquerque?
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake share what they’re most thankful for, on and off the boards, before diving into a deep round of Real Talk on the state and future of cornhole. The crew tackles tough questions: Should pros be allowed at local events? How can we keep the game welcoming to newcomers while maintaining competitive integrity? And is cornhole’s magic rooted in the sport itself, or in the culture that built it? Then, Meesh reveals big ACL Academy changes coming in 2026, and things get festive with a hilarious round of Complicated Thanksgiving Dishes, where the hosts decode dishes from their twisted synonyms and antonyms. They wrap it all up with hot predictions in Hole-y Hot Take.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Anthony break down all the action from Open #3, where Logan Chamberlain & Gavin Cano claimed Doubles, Jacob Trzcienski took Singles, and familiar names like Sam Finley, Caitlyn Allshouse, and Matt Guy continued to dominate across Women’s and Seniors divisions. Then, Meesh introduces Corporate Cornhole, a brand-new way for companies to bring connection and culture to the workplace through tournaments, keynotes, and team experiences. Finally, the crew brings back the ACL Pro Draft, picking their dream pros for a road trip, reality show, and babysitting duty before closing with bold predictions in Hole-y Hot Take.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Anthony kick things off with a Cornhole Players Check-In. Fans share which pro they’d want to throw bags with in their backyard and why. From Jamie Graham and Tony Smith to Matt Guy and Spencer Fabionar, the answers range from hilarious to heartfelt. Then, the crew breaks down the stacked Open #3 rosters for Singles and Doubles before diving into the first-ever ACL Pro Draft, where they each pick their survival squad and bank heist crew. The episode wraps up with quick-fire predictions and bold takes in Hole-y Hot Take.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake kick things off with a hilarious Cornhole Excuses segment—fans share their best (and worst) justifications for a bad game, from “my eyes were jiggling” to “just needed 12 more ounces of aiming juice.” Then, the crew breaks down all the action from Open #2, where Spencer Fabionar & Tony Forbes dominated Doubles and Mark Richards reclaimed Singles glory. They cover standout performances from Sarah Cassidy, Rilee Schoff, Matt Guy, and rising juniors Jackson Gore and Zack Aiken before diving into a fiery round of Buy or Sell—debating Tony Smith’s clutch factor, Matt Guy’s next move, and which young guns are the real deal.
This week on Around the ACL, Trey, Anthony, and Meesh check in with players across the country to find out which teams are flying under the radar heading into Open #2. From fan-favorite duos like Windsor & Belvin to rising pairs like the Traiteurs, the community weighs in on who might surprise us next. Then, the crew breaks down the stacked Open #2 Singles and Doubles rosters before closing with a round of Over or Under, debating whether top names like Logan Chamberlain, Gavin Cano, Matt Guy, and Erick Davis will rise or fall in the standings this season.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake kick things off with a fan check-in that proves cornhole can happen anywhere, from airstrips and funeral homes to Walmart garden centers and brewery basements. Then, it’s 2 Truths & a Lie: Pro Edition featuring ACL pros like Zack Aiken, Sarah Cassidy, Ethan Walker, and more. Can the hosts spot the lies? In Real Talk, the crew dives deep into the evolving game: Is access to stats ruining feel and instinct? Should the game get harder? And what’s really behind sandbagging and local restrictions for pros? Finally, we close with Contender or Pretender and bold Hole-y Hot Takes to wrap another packed episode.
This week on Around the ACL, Trey, Anthony, and Meesh break down all the action from Open #1 — from Ethan Walker & Jamie Graham’s dominant Doubles performance to Cash Chamness’s big Singles win. We recap standout runs from Sam Finley, Donald Cupp, and Gabriel Clauson across Women’s, Seniors, and Juniors, plus highlight new Pro partnerships, including Erick Davis & Austin Waskow and the Traiteur brothers teaming up. In Buy or Sell, the crew debates the hottest storylines out of Texas, Sam Finley’s early Women of the Year bid, and whether Jamie Graham has re-secured his spot as the Man of the Year favorite. We wrap it up with bold predictions in our “Hole-y Hot Take” finale.
On this week’s Around the ACL, Trey, Jake, and Meesh break down the latest shuffle of Pro partnerships—featuring new duos like Jordan Power & Chris Kingsbury, Quinn Reeves & Elizabeth Tennyson, and Landon Crabtree & Caitlyn Allshouse. Then, we recap the Europe Open, where Sam Finley claimed Singles, Finley & Coy took Doubles, and Team USA brought home the World Cup. Looking ahead, we dive into the loaded roster for Open #1 and debate the biggest storylines in a fresh round of Buy or Sell—team chemistry vs. raw talent, dark horse runs, Texas dominance, and whether Juniors or Chamberlain/Cano are set to steal the show. We close it out with bold predictions in our “Hole-y Hot Take” finale.
This week on Around the ACL, Trey, Jake, and Meesh dive into the latest pro shakeups with new partnerships announced—including Devon Harbaugh teaming up with AJ Sims, Matt Wilson with Sarah Cassidy, and more. Then, we break down the full 25/26 ACL schedule and go inside the updated season format, with memberships now live. We also bring the heat with our ATA Gametime segment: 4Bagger & Floor Bagger (top and low moments of the week), Send It or Board It (would we go for it?), and a round of Would You Rather. The crew closes out with bold predictions in our “Hole-y Hot Take” finale.
On Episode 183 of Around the ACL, Meesh and Trey dive into a packed week of action. We kick things off with a Throwdown recap, highlighting standout performances from Gavin Cano & Sammy Soto in Doubles, Cheyenne Bubenheim & Gina Ramirez in Women’s Doubles, and the powerhouse Crew Cup win from Graham, Davis, Smith, and Richards. Then, we break down the Celebrity Cornhole broadcast where Terry Kirby & Bobby Bowlin came out on top. Next, we shine the ACL Academy Spotlight on Dave Sutton’s breakdown of the dirty style game, before debating who will finish higher or lower next season in our High or Low segment—covering names like Logan Chamberlain, Justin Burton Jr., Matt Guy, and more. We wrap it up with doubles team speculation and our “Hole-y Hot Take” finale, where bold predictions close out the show. Learn more about ACL Academy here. Join the FREE Facebook Community here.
This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Jake, and Anthony are breaking down everything leading into one of the sport’s biggest stages—Spencer McKenzie’s Throwdown. We kick things off with new Pro partnerships hitting the boards before diving into the full Throwdown preview, including the rosters, women’s doubles, and who to watch. Then, we size up the star-studded Celebrity Cornhole broadcast featuring Chuck Liddell, Shemar Moore, Kel Mitchell, and more. In “Buy or Sell,” the crew debates the biggest Throwdown storylines—from dark horse contenders to fish tacos being the real MVP. We close out with our “Hole-y Hot Take” predictions that could shake up both the Throwdown and the season ahead. Check out The American Cornhole League: https://www.iplaycornhole.com/ Michelle Thompson: @CornholeMeesh Trey Ryder: @TreyRyder_ACL Anthony Ayon: Cornhole Science
From epic Worlds performances to fresh Pro Qualifier talent, this week’s Around the ACL is stacked. Meesh, Trey, and Anthony break down all the action—Mark Richards & Tony Smith taking Words Doubles, Jamie Graham claiming Singles, and Logan Chamberlain’s incredible run across multiple brackets. We highlight standout wins in Women’s, Seniors, and Mixed Doubles, plus reveal the newest names punching their ticket to the Pro Division. In our “Hole-y Hot Take” finale, Trey and Anthony share bold predictions for next year’s Worlds, while Meesh dishes on which Pro partnerships could shake up next season. Check out The American Cornhole League: https://www.iplaycornhole.com/ Michelle Thompson: @CornholeMeesh Trey Ryder: @TreyRyder_ACL Anthony Ayon: Cornhole Science
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh Jake and Trey go over the brackets for the World Championships and discuss who they think has a chance to win. Then they discuss the ACL International Invitational as Europe will take on North America. Then they go over who they think has the best shot at coming out of the challenger brackets and if those players have a chance to win the main bracket and get to the final 4. Lastly they give their Hole-y Hot Takes to close out the show. Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/acl
On this week's episode of Around The ACL Meesh is joined by Anthony and Trey to help us prepare for the World Championships in Rock Hill, SC. They go over the top 100 players and top doubles teams and discuss who they think has a chance to win. Next they randomly pick the teams for the Pro Invitational and discuss the nominations for the Stevie Awards before closing the show with their hot takes. Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/acl
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh and Trey are joined by Wally for one last time as they recap the final Signature of the season. They go over the winners and show the up to date standings and discuss how that factors into the World championship brackets coming up. They go over some teams to watch out for at Worlds before giving their Hole-y Hot Takes. Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/acl
On this week's episode of Around the ACL Meesh, Trey and Jake get ready for the final Signature of the season by going over the singles and doubles brackets and discuss who they think can win this round limited Signature. Trey then discusses some very important changes that are happening for the 2026 season. As usual they close out the show by giving their Hole-y Hot Takes. Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/acl