Bishop & Friends

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Beau Bishop takes the art of sports radio and day drinking to a whole new level. Catch the live experience weekdays from 9am-Noon on 97.1 FM in Columbus, on The Fan App, or at 971thefan.com. The Fan, Ohio's Sports Destination.

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  • Pineconn
    Boring and tedious
    Fallen from grace. It’s now the “listen to one person ramble and occasionally phone his buddies” show. Let your cohosts speak sometimes. Enough about your kids.
  • MA#123
    This show is just pure state-run media
    The host has a far greater need to be buddies with coaches, administrators, and ex players than he does to give anyone fair and honest analysis. The guys at 3pm are idiots, but at least they’re honest…this is nothing more than a gigantic “drinking of bath water through a straw” session
  • Longtime listener of The Fan
    Chops
    Beau is the best, and Rieser is also very good! BUT, like most listeners, I gotta say Chops is beyond horrible, he’s very ill-informed about things, has horrible takes, and obviously grates on Beau’s nerves. He also talks way too much, and he acts like he’s some sophisticated movie reviewer any time they discuss movies or TV shows. If the show was just Beau and Rieser, it would be awesome.
  • tomda4
    New cohost
    Chops is an awful cohost. He’s even worse when Beau goes on vacation. Fire Mark and hire a real 2nd wheel.
  • The God of pockets
    Can't stand Chops
    Don't know what The Fan sees in Marc Finch. His cadence is terrible. His rants are just long run on sentences. He is not nearly as funny as he thinks he is. He just ruins the flow and the vibe. Beau and Eric would be fine without him. He was fine as a producer and you only heard him at the end of each hour. The chemistry with him as a co-host is just awful, seems like Beau doesn't even want to deal with him half the time. He's constantly cutting Beau off, asking him stupid questions, and making stupid points. He's also an Iowa fan in Columbus?? Get this guy outta here. Time to re-vamp the show. It's practically unlistenable when Beau isn't present on the show.
  • Dude5839
    Fairly entertaining but lacks smart analysis
    If you like nothing more than a primary host who’s analysis of OSU football consists of players needing to “just go” or be “chesty” then this is the show for you. If you’re looking for more in depth analysis and hosts willing to criticize OSU’s staff and administration when warranted, then look elsewhere. I was a longtime listener but Beau’s schtick eventually turned me away.
  • Nickname0100000000
    What’s going on?
    What is up with the random 1.5 or 2 times speed over the last couple of days? Cuts out and goes rapidly fast.
  • 😎🤓💩😺
    Clean Travel RE: 6/27 show
    I just got done flying to Sarasota from CMH.. with a layover in ATL (and home) and not one delay, or hiccup. Delta crushed it
  • Agafffevbb332211
    Bishop and Friends is a disaster
    I wrote a review last year proclaiming that Chops is a future star, well his star has burned out. Eric Rieser and Bishop are the only two worth listening to. Chops comes across as a guy who thinks he is smarter than everyone else, and it’s obvious that simply isn’t the case. It’s also obvious that Chops has no true fan allegiance other than Iowa sports. He is in the wrong market. Rieser and Bishop would make for a good show on its own, but Chops drags down what could potentially be a great show.
  • Cragoj
    Not great
    I listen because they talk about the local teams, and they’re extremely knowledgeable. That being said, man is it annoying to listen to them talk over each other constantly, and one guy saying yeah or yep after almost every single break in the other one speaking.
  • Huckster24
    Let Chops Flourish
    Make Chops the 3rd co-host. It’s time.. the only reason Jaymes and Bo berate Chops is a deep feeling of insecurity. The bully is always the insecure one…. 📣Chops! 👏 Chops!! 👏 Chops!!!
  • kdaddy95
    Love these guys
    So much better than national sports talk. These guys keep it real 100% of the time. And they genuinely seem like good people… one complaint I have is Tim May filling in for three’s semi-regularly. Tim is fine to have on for Buckeye talk but he is not a good cohost. He doesn’t fit with the vibe of the show. Beau can’t even get a question in because of Tim’s nonsense filibustering. I’d much rather have our guy Chops filling in for three’s.
  • sbroceus
    The best show on the fan
    By far the best show Columbus sports offers and nationally as well. The two have great chemistry and knowledge. Chops does a great job as well and adds to the quality of this show. Love how they share their family stories with the audience. The only critical point I have is sometimes when they get excited they talk over each other for a few seconds. The show could also use more of Beaus fear of birds stories!
  • asprad92
    great program everyday
    everyday the show is an excellent break from hustle and bustle of everyday. great way to relax 💪🏼
  • qwaggo
    Best out of new lineup
    Great chemistry with these two and reminds me of Bob and Roth with that aspect. Very smooth and both knowledgeable. They also unlike some of the other shows get what it is to be a buckeye and not being from here you don’t get that usually from outsiders. They have both became true Buckeyes and know what Ohio sports fans want and want to hear. True christened Buckeyes and good people.
  • thepostman21
    Love it
    Great podcast about discussing what’s happening in sports every day with heavy emphasis on the local teams. Best parts is hearing stories about their kids and the adventures they had with their dads when they were young. Also Chops is a legend!
  • DA_13
    Favorite Columbus Sports Radio
    By far the best sports talkers on the airwaves of Ohio. Love that they actually cover every team from Columbus and the state, and they do it all with actual knowledge (hockey, soccer, baseball, etc.).
  • BigDOH19
    Love this show!
    I got hooked on BLS right before the pandemic hit. Two professional gentlemen who are entertaining and informative. And by far the best former linebacker on Columbus radio! Sorry Bobby. Just like when you broke your leg at TTUN and my heart sank at who would replace you, James followed up and within 30 seconds I knew things would be fine. Still besting you now...
  • Sing Buck
    Great show
    Excellent teamwork with these two. Love the knowledge, info and the stories 😂.
  • Mark Bosley
    Great Ohio Sports Podcast
    Being a buckeye grad and living in Colorado for 5 years it’s great to stay to to date
  • Clvlanddr
    EXCELLENT!!
    A natural at the sports talk profession (and a renowned Man of Leisure) mixed with a natural at the mental and physical part of football (who is also very good at the sports talk). What else do you need? Enough personality and humor mixed with actual sports talk. If you need entertained and are into Ohio sports, this is the show for you.
  • ohiogolf55
    Love the show
    Love listening to the show . It awesome to listen to a show that the things that you say makes to on point and correct. Go bucks and browns .
  • jack from alabama
    Jack
    Love the show. Hard to be informed on all things sports in Ohio living in Alabama, but this show helps me stay informed and also is very enjoyable.
  • Big Al 81
    Great show
    Only able to catch about 30 minutes of the show on my drive in so I luv being able to play the daily podcast, which also allows me to stay informed about what’s happening in Columbus when I’m traveling
  • ChillWill33
    #I’m Chops
    Have been listening from the first week and they just get better and better. Since going to 3 hours the show isn’t as jam packed and really allows fans a chance to get caught up on the world of sports... especially football!
  • Who Knows Pizza
    Time Wasted
    Love the show! 3’s and the “Man of Leisure” are Awesome...however, the time I waste skipping through the commercials is killing me! Like my other favorite show (Cleveland Browns Daily), can you cut down on the commercials? Editing out some of the commercials would allow me to heap 5 stars on this show.
  • RyRyA
    Great pod
    These guys have great chemistry, make me laugh, and are a great listen daily, especially for Buckeye and Columbus Bluejackets fans
  • Ohcp777
    Best Sports talk in Columbus
    Hands down the best the area has to offer.
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