Around the ACL Cornhole Podcast

ATA 194: Open #4 Recap, Richards & Smith on a Tear, and Momentum Heading into Signature Season

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.

ATA 193: Open #4 Preview: Albuquerque Shake-Ups & Rising Stars

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?

ATA 192: Thankful for Cornhole, Real Talk on the Sport’s Future, and Thanksgiving Game Night

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.

ATA 191: Open #3 Recap, Corporate Cornhole Launch, and the ACL Pro Draft Returns

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.

ATA 190: Backyard Dream Matches, Open #3 Preview, and the ACL Pro Draft

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.

ATA 189: Cornhole Excuses, Open #2 Recap, and Buy or Sell Breakdown

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.
 

ATA188: Under-the-Radar Teams, Open #2 Preview, and Over/Under Predictions

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.

ATA 187: Weirdest Places to Play, 2 Truths & a Lie: Pro Edition, and Real Talk on the State of the Game

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.

ATA Episode 186: Open #1 Results, Rising Stars, and Bold Season Predictions

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.

ATA Episode 185: Open #1 Preview, Europe Open Recap, and New Pro Partnerships

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.