Will Cain Country

On this Friday sports edition of ‘Will Cain Country,’ Barstool Sports' Kayce Smith joins Will to talk about the biggest stories in football, from the rise of Texas Tech and chaos in the College Football coaching world to Aggie insecurities and red-hot rivalries. They also share personal stories about growing up in Texas and debate why the SEC and Big Ten cultures feel so different. Plus, Kayce gives her picks for this weekend’s biggest College and NFL games, including why Alabama might be unbeatable again and which teams are poised for playoff surprises. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Featuring Guest Host - Host of 'Planet Tyrus' and Co-host On ‘Gutfeld!,’ Tyrus   Story 1: Co-Hosts of the 'American Gravy' podcast, Chef Andrew & Lauren Gruel join to discuss their cooking media enterprise, their personal feelings about cheesecake and pie, and Kim Kardashian not knowing the price of milk. Story 2: Comedian and Star of ‘Con Job,’ Aaron Berg sits down with Tyrus to share their concerns surrounding ChatGPT’s announcement that they would start allowing verified adult users to sext with their AI models. Plus, Tyrus and Aaron also break down why Zohran Mamdani and Democratic Socialism is weak, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) becoming the new "Woke Dr. Suess," and how to play video games without invoking the wrath of your significant other.   Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: Do Americans take Western values for granted? If support for New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is any indicator, then the answer is a clear yes. Will reacts to a recent clip of Mamdani defending the wording of his intention to raise taxes on “richer and whiter neighborhoods,” (yes, that’s the exact wording) before explaining how the enormity of Western culture might make it difficult for younger Americans to realize just how good they have it. Story 2: Will is joined by the Founder of XX-XY Athletics, Jennifer Sey to discuss the sharp drop in non-traditional gender identification among students and why this appears to be the case. Will and Jennifer then react to a clip of California Gubernatorial Candidate Betty Yee expressing support for allowing biological males in the female category when the Olympics comes to L.A., as well as Keira Knightley facing backlash over her defense of author J.K. Rowling. Story 3: Politics Editor for The Daily Signal, Bradley Devlin helps Will analyze the growing cottage industry of liberal podcast hosts, like Bill Maher, developing a ‘strange new respect’ for President Donald Trump, before sharing his outlook on the 2026 midterm elections as the Supreme Court begins reconsidering Section Two of the Voting Rights Act. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: In ‘Quick Takes,’ Will and The Crew analyze clips of Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) to determine how much of the way she presents herself is an act. They also expose Senator Bernie Sander's (I-VT) support of Palestinian prisoners and former President Barack Obama voices his support of Democratic "rising star," and Will Cain antagonist, Texas State Representative James Talarico. Story 2: Will is joined by Former Senior Aide to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Host of 'Spot On with Link Lauren,' Link Lauren to get his take on the unflattering photo of President Trump on the cover of Time Magazine, comparing it to photos of presidents that align more with the editorial board’s political views. Link also defends Charlie Kirk being posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and reacts to New York Attorney General Letitia James harboring criminal relatives in her Virginia home. Story 3: Will and The Crew lighten things up as Fox News Digital Columnist David Marcus fires back at jokes about his height, before Tinfoil Pat proves his height in a long-awaited reveal. Then, Will reacts to James Franklin being fired as Penn State’s Head Coach just a few games into the season and shares his predictions for who will take his place. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: Former NFL Kicker and Candidate for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District Jay Feely and Social & Political Commentator Jeffery Mead enter the 'Will Cain Country' studios to analyze why some Democrats won’t acknowledge the successful release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Plus, Jeffery, Jay, and Will discuss how they moved from the world of sports to the world of politics. Story 2: Jeffery and Will react to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) plan to give reparations to descendants of slaves and share their respective concerns with the proposition. Jeffery also breaks down the key differences between older Black Americans and the current generation, explaining how being raised by those who experienced legitimate persecution can instill a vestigial victim mindset in the younger generations who don’t require it. Story 3: Jay Feely sits down one on one with Will to explain what led him to leave his career in broadcasting to pursue a seat in congress. Jay shares what he feels are the biggest issues currently facing the country and what he wants to do about them, before making a guess as to why there are so many athletes running for office recently.   Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Cody Campbell, a former college football player turned energy mogul, as he dives into the future of college sports and the need for policy reform, including the impact of NIL on smaller programs. Meanwhile, Patrick Bet-David, an entrepreneur and political commentator, shares his thoughts on the recent wildfire controversy, the divisive state of American politics, and the implications of Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize snub. Together, they tackle pressing societal issues and challenge the status quo.

Story 1: Hamas and Israel have agreed to start putting President Trump’s 20-point peace plan in motion, and even CNN had to admit it was an impressive accomplishment for someone that they typically lambaste at every opportunity. Will reacts to the media coverage of the peace deal and goes over the history of failed peace deals in the Middle East. Story 2: Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), Author of ‘How To Test Negative For Stupid', joins Will to give his thoughts on the Israel-Hamas peace deal, explaining just how big of a deal it will be if successful. America's most quotable senator also goes over his journey from aspiring high school basketball player to a United States Senator and shares some wisdom he learned along the way. Story 3: Will and The Crew dive into the fatal traffic accident that College Football star and NFL hopeful Kyren Lacy, who wound up committing suicide shortly after the incident, was accused of causing. Will explains how sloppy reporting turned the narrative into one of racist cops and eyewitnesses, despite none of the facts suggesting that was the case. In ‘Final Takes,’ Will and The Crew unpack Bill Belichick’s rumored departure from UNC, and end with a conversation on the ethics of using a shock collar after a clip of streamer Hasan Piker allegedly shocking his dog made the rounds on social media.    Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠ Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: Democrat Katie Porter’s gubernatorial campaign in California takes a major hit after a disastrous CBS interview. Will and The Crew unpack Porter’s history of high staff turnover, controversial stances on transgender athletes, and the infamous “mashed potatoes” incident with her ex-husband. Story 2: Social & Political Commentator and former Oklahoma Sooner Jeffery Mead joins Will to discuss the characterization of ICE as a ‘gestapo-esque,’ paramilitary police force by left-wing media, exploring the reality of how Americans feel about illegal immigration and where the depiction of ICE agents by ‘comedians’ such as Jon Stewart differs from reality. Will and Jeffery also discuss the importance of maintaining our justice system after former Attorney General Eric Holder suggests "reforming" the Supreme Court. Story 3: Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV) shares about some of his current efforts on Capitol Hill from, reintroducing a medal that could be awarded to border patrol agents to forcing more transparency when it comes to H1-B visa holders. Will and Congressman Moore also discuss the ongoing shutdown and what is stalling negotiations. In ‘Final Takes,’ Will and the Crew go over Zack Bryan's statement defending controversial lyrics from a snippet of a new song, Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones flipping the bird to Jets fans, Amazon digitally removing (and later replacing) guns from 'James Bond' posters, and what sports career they would choose if they had the choice.   Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!  ⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews)  Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: Will breaks down the media’s lackluster coverage on recent anti-ICE violence and reacts to CNN’s disastrous interview with Stephen Miller. Then, Turning Point USA Contributor Savanah Hernandez joins to share her firsthand experience covering Antifa demonstrations in Portland, OR. Story 2: Founder of ‘Early Vote Action' Scott Presler helps Will break down the rising rates of political violence across the nation in the wake of resurfaced text messages from Virginia Attorney General Candidate Jay Jones, and why Left-wing voters don’t seem to care. Presler then explains why it's crucial for conservatives to commit to early voting in major battleground states. Story 3: Following his experience covering anti-ICE protests in Portland, OR as well, FOX News Columnist David Marcus describes incidents of violence he witnessed against reporters and law enforcement officers alike. Then, Will and David compare how red and blue states differ when it comes to honoring their ancestral heritage, from BBQ traditions to some blue cities being seemingly devoid of children. In ‘Final Takes,’ Will and The Crew tackle the day's hottest stories from the Founder of 'The Free Press' Bari Weiss being named Editor in Chief of CBS News and acclaimed film director Ridley Scott lambasting the modern film industry, to Dak Prescott’s low placement on a recent power ranking from 'The Athletic.'   Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country! ⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: During "Quick Takes," Will and The Crew break down what is happening as ICE facilities are under siege by protestors across the nation, and the police are ordered to stand down in Chicago. Plus, Virginia candidate for Attorney General Jay Jones suggests killing a political opponent, Supreme Court Justice Bret Kavanaugh’s would-be transgender assassin receives less than a decade in prison, and a man who murdered a six-year-old is released after only 8 years for "good behavior." Story 2: The Author of ‘I Went To Prison So You Won’t Have To‘ and the White House's Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing, Peter Navarro joins to discuss the time he spent in prison, telling all from sentencing to release. Navarro describes the surprisingly friendly treatment he received from fellow prisoners, how he spent his time behind bars, and the corrupted process of justice that put him in prison in the first place. Story 3: Will and the Crew dive into the current college football season, from the inaccuracy of pre-season polls to the state of their favorite teams, and don’t ask Will what his most unpopular football take is. Plus, in ‘Final Takes’ they react to Bad Bunny’s statement on Saturday Night Live regarding his upcoming Super Bowl performance, before looking at the newly constructed world’s tallest bridge in China.   Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices