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Jake and Anthony hop on the mic one final time this season to discuss the 2026 ACL World Championships. They go through almost every single division talking about the winners, losers and everything in between. They also have a discussion on whether Jamie Graham is the new G.O.A.T. after winning his 4th Pro Singles World Title.

With the ACL World Championships just around the corner, this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Meesh, and Anthony break down the final Singles rankings and discuss who has positioned themselves as the player to beat heading into the biggest event of the season. From Logan Chamberlain and Colin Hodet to Mark Richards, Zack Aiken, and Gabriel Clauson, the crew debates who has the momentum and who still has something to prove. The show also takes a look at the Pro Invitational teams and what fans should be watching as the sport's top players prepare to battle for a World Championship. To close out the episode, the hosts cast their ballots for the Around The ACL Stevie Awards. They debate the fan-nominated finalists for Game of the Year, Shot of the Year, Breakout Player, Rookie of the Year, and MVP while revisiting some of the biggest moments and performances from an unforgettable ACL season. Join us as we celebrate the season that was and look ahead to the biggest week in cornhole.

The final Signature event of the season is complete, and the road to the ACL World Championships is officially set. This week on Around The ACL, Jake, Meesh, and Anthony break down all the action from Mesa, including another Signature Doubles title for Tony Smith and Mark Richards and Logan Chamberlain's Singles championship as he continues one of the strongest stretches of the season.   The crew also recaps the Women's, Seniors, and Juniors divisions, highlighting championship performances from Kamryn Belvin, Sarah Cassidy and Payton Haynes, Jeff Reynolds, Steve Schroeder and Donald Cupp, Zack Aiken, and the junior doubles team of Jack McKinney and Jayce Fleisher.   To close out the show, the focus shifts to the updated doubles rankings heading into Worlds. With the regular season complete, the analysts discuss who earned the top spots, which teams have the best momentum entering the biggest event of the year, and which contenders could be poised to make a championship run.   The regular season is over. Worlds are next. Join us as we break down everything that happened in Mesa and look ahead to the season's biggest stage.

The final Signature event of the season has arrived, and this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Meesh, and Anthony break down every Pro Singles and Pro Doubles bracket heading into Mesa. With the World Championships just around the corner, every match matters as players look to build momentum, improve their seeding, and make one last statement before the biggest tournament of the year. The crew analyzes all four Pro Singles brackets, highlighting favorable paths, dangerous sleepers, potential upsets, and the toughest roads to Championship Sunday. Then they turn their attention to Pro Doubles, debating which teams have the best chance to capture the final Signature title, which matchups could define the weekend, and who may be poised for a breakthrough performance. Don't miss the final bracket breakdown before Worlds as the race for one last Signature championship takes center stage in Mesa.

With just one Signature event remaining before the ACL World Championships, this week on Around The ACL, Meesh, Jake, and Anthony take a step back to look at the biggest storylines heading into the home stretch of the season. Which players have the most to prove? Who's carrying the most pressure? And what does each contender still need to show before the biggest event of the year? The crew discusses the players facing the highest expectations entering the final Signature, identifies the one thing they still need to see from several of the sport's biggest names before Worlds, and debates which contenders remain the biggest question marks despite strong seasons. To wrap up the show, it's another edition of "Change My Mind," featuring bold statements on Gabriel Clauson, Matt Guy, Logan Chamberlain, Ryan Wiedenfeld, the depth of today's professional field, and whether there are truly ten players capable of winning the World Championship. Join us for an opinion-filled episode as we count down to the final Signature event of the season and begin the march toward Worlds.

This week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh recap all the action from Open #13, including another impressive Singles victory from Logan Chamberlain and a breakthrough Doubles title for Richard Nyberg and Justin Everett. With the Open season winding down, the crew discusses the biggest performances, key storylines, and what these results could mean moving forward. The show also features a special interview with Logan Chamberlain following his Singles championship run. Logan joins the show to talk about his season, his recent success, and what has allowed him to remain one of the most dangerous players in the sport. Plus, we recap the Women's, Seniors, and Juniors divisions, highlighting championship performances from Charity Shirley, Jamie Guffey and Desirrae McCoy, Joanne Martin, Mike Miller, Bryce Macdonald, Carter Gonzales, and Keegan Leonard. Join us as we break down Open #13, catch up with one of the hottest players in cornhole, and look ahead to the next chapter of the ACL season.

This week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh take a step back and look at the biggest stories, surprises, and standout performances from the 2025-26 Open season before turning their attention to the final Open event featuring pro participation. Which players made the biggest leap? Which storylines defined the season? And what did we learn from months of competition across the country? The crew also previews Open #8, breaking down the Singles and Doubles rosters and discussing the players who could make one final statement before the focus shifts fully to Signature events and the race toward the World Championships. Plus, the ACL app officially launches this week. The team discusses what fans and players can expect, how it could change the way the community interacts with the sport, and why this is one of the biggest developments for the league in recent years. Join us as we wrap up Open season, preview the next stop on the ACL calendar, and look ahead to what's next for players and fans alike.

Signature #5 is in the books, and this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh break down everything that happened in Fort Worth. The crew recaps an impressive Doubles title run from Gabriel Clauson and Ethan Farias, Logan Chamberlain’s Singles victory, and all the biggest storylines that emerged from one of the most important events of the season. The show also covers the Women's, Seniors, and Juniors divisions, highlighting standout performances from Mary Thao, Dia Lee and Linda Ford, Andrew Noyes, Steve Schroeder and Donald Cupp, along with another strong weekend from Gabriel Clauson and the junior doubles team of Madden Franco and Jase Webb. To close out the episode, the analysts revisit last week's hottest predictions and find out which takes aged well and which ones crashed and burned. Did Logan Chamberlain nearly pull off the sweep? Did a Top 10 player go two-and-out? Did Sammy Soto outperform Gavin Cano? And was this finally the breakout Signature performance Ryan Wiedenfeld supporters have been waiting for? Join us as we recap all the action from Fort Worth and check the temperature on the hottest takes heading into the next chapter of the ACL season.

The brackets are officially set for Signature #5 in Fort Worth, and this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh break down the biggest storylines heading into one of the most important events of the season. With rankings battles heating up, players fighting for positioning, and several contenders looking to make a statement before the stretch run, there is no shortage of intrigue in Texas. The crew takes a deep dive into all four Pro Singles brackets, discussing favorable draws, dangerous sleepers, potential upsets, and the players with the toughest roads to Championship Sunday. Then they turn their attention to Pro Doubles, analyzing every bracket and debating which teams are positioned to make a deep run, which contenders could be in trouble early, and who has the best chance to leave Fort Worth with a Signature title. As always, the show wraps up with Hole-Y Hot Take, where each analyst delivers one final prediction before the bags start flying in Texas.

The race to Signature #5 in Texas is getting tight, and this week on Around The ACL, Jake, Anthony, and Meesh break down the players and teams sitting just outside the Top 10 with a real chance to make a move after Texas. From veterans trying to re-establish themselves to dangerous teams quietly climbing the standings, the crew debates who is best positioned for a late-season push and whose window may be closing fast. The show also dives into which players may need a miracle run to change the trajectory of their season, along with a rapid-fire segment where the analysts give one word for what certain players need most from Texas. Featuring discussion around names like Matt Guy, Gage Landis, Sammy Soto, Tommy Sliker, Gabriel Clauson, Ryan Wiedenfeld and more, before closing out the show with another edition of Hole-Y Hot Take.

Open #7 in Rhode Island brought major performances, breakout moments, and another shake-up in the season standings. Jake and Anthony kick off this week’s Around the ACL with a quick look at USA Forces in Virginia before diving into the action from Rhode Island. In Doubles, Colin Hodet and Gage Landis add another big win to their season and continue proving why they’re one of the toughest teams in the game right now. Then in Singles, Gabriel Clauson breaks through with a huge performance and continues his rise up the rankings. We also recap the rest of the divisions, including titles from Gina Ramirez, Elizabeth Tennyson / Peyton Haynes, and a massive weekend from Gabriel Clauson and Ethan Farias in Juniors Doubles. Big wins, momentum shifts, and another weekend that changes the conversation heading into the next stretch of the season.

Open #7 heads to Rhode Island, and Around the ACL is getting you ready for another packed weekend of cornhole. Meesh, Anthony, and Mike Hoffman break down the Singles field, looking at the biggest threats, potential bracket busters, and which players could make serious noise this weekend. Then it’s on to Doubles, where new teams continue trying to break into the top tier while established duos look to protect their spot near the top of the standings. Which partnerships are trending up—and who’s under pressure heading into Rhode Island? To close the show, we play Bust or Breakthrough, predicting whether certain players and teams are about to make a statement… or hit a rough patch. Featuring names like Jimmy Youmans, Jackson Gore, Jack McKinney / Jayce Fleisher, and more. Bracket talk, bold predictions, and a few risky takes—this episode sets the stage for Rhode Island.

The standings just shifted—and Around the ACL is breaking down what actually matters. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony kick things off with the biggest surprises in the new rankings, including movement at the top with Colin Hodet holding #1 and pressure building behind him from Mark Richards, Zack Aiken, and Logan Chamberlain. Then, ACL National Director Todd Kisicki joins the show to talk about the ACL Europe Open in Croatia, the next Team USA mixed doubles qualifier, and what’s coming next for league structure. After that, it’s time to make some tough calls in “Who Do You Trust More?”—head-to-head decisions featuring names like Sammy Soto vs Gavin Cano and Matt Guy vs Jamie Graham. We close with Climb / Fall / Stay, predicting what’s next for key players in the standings. Who’s rising? Who’s slipping? And who’s right where they belong? Standings, strategy, and real decisions—this one sets the tone for what’s coming next.

Signature #4 delivered a shake-up, and Around the ACL is breaking down everything that went down. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony start with Doubles, where Justin Burton Jr. and Cash Chamness come out on top with a statement win. In Singles, it was Colin Hodet getting it done, adding another big-time performance to his season and putting himself firmly in the spotlight. We also hit the rest of the divisions, including Payton Haynes in Women’s Singles, Sam Finley / Gina Ramirez in Women’s Doubles, and more dominance from Matt Guy in the Seniors division. Plus, a strong showing from Jack McKinney across Juniors. To close it out, we switch it up with a fun segment: “Who Are You Choosing?” From clutch moments to chaos factor, we’re picking the pros we trust (and don’t) in high-pressure situations—game on the line, one bag to win, and everything in between. Big wins, shifting momentum, and a different kind of debate to end the show—this one’s a good mix of insight and fun.

The road to Cleveland is set, and Around the ACL is breaking down everything you need to know before bags fly. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony dive into the Pro Singles brackets, analyzing each path to the final and where the biggest challenges—and opportunities—sit. Then it’s on to Doubles, where the competition is stacked and the margins are razor thin. Which teams are positioned for a deep run? And where could we see an early shake-up? To close the show, we turn up the heat with Hot Take Scale—predicting what’s coming next in the season. How likely is it that Logan Chamberlain grabs a Singles title soon? Will Sammy Soto break through with a finals appearance? Could a non–Top 10 team steal the next major—or a player outside the Top 20 take Singles? Brackets, bold predictions, and plenty of debate—this one sets the stage for Cleveland.