Around the ACL Cornhole Podcast

ATA 206: Global Cornhole Growth, Director Insights & Tournament Faux Pas

This week on Around the ACL, Jake and Meesh welcome ACL National Director Todd Kisicki to talk about the growth of cornhole around the world. Todd shares where the game is expanding internationally, what the future of global competition could look like, and how the ACL is supporting directors across the country.
 
We also put Todd and Jake through the Cornhole Culture Test, debating what actually grows the game more—from backyard play vs organized leagues to big tournaments vs weekly leagues.
 
To close things out, we read some Silly Tournament Faux Pas from the community before finishing with our usual Hole-y Hot Takes.

ATA 205: Chamberlain Dominates Vegas, Signature #2 Recap & The Cornhole Olympics

The Vegas Signature delivered big moments—and one player stole the show. Logan Chamberlain put together a massive weekend, capturing both Pro Singles and Pro Doubles alongside Gavin Cano, and the crew breaks down what made his performance so dominant.
Jake, Meesh, and Cory recap everything from Signature #2 in Las Vegas, including standout runs across the divisions. We talk through Chamberlain’s incredible double win, the key moments in Singles, and how the rest of the field stacked up.
We also hit the rest of the podiums from the weekend, including wins from Kamryn Belvin, Jay Dotson, Gabriel Clauson, and more across Women’s, Seniors, and Juniors competition.
To wrap things up, we bring some Vegas energy with the Cornhole Olympics Medal Ceremony, handing out gold medals for the most entertaining moments of the event:
Best facial expressions
Best drip
Who looked like they were having the most fun in Vegas
Best crowd energy
The ultimate “How Did That Not Go In?” shot
Plus, we close the show with another round of Hole-y Hot Takes.
If you want the stories behind the scores from Vegas, this is the episode.

ATA 204: Vegas Preview, New Engagement Programs, and a Silly Pro Draft

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh and Jake are joined by Athena for a packed episode that mixes league insight with some fun. We start with a look at new Player and Director Engagement Programs, where Athena shares what’s being built behind the scenes and how these initiatives aim to strengthen the ACL community at every level.
From there, we preview the upcoming Las Vegas Open, breaking down both Singles and Doubles fields and what to watch as players head into another big event weekend. Athena also gives insight into Minor League Teams and what they mean for the league’s development pipeline.
To keep things light, the crew wraps up with a Silly ACL Pro Draft, debating which pros you’d trust to plan your wedding, cook dinner, win a trivia night, dominate dodgeball, manage social media, or win a dance-off.
As always, we close with bold predictions and quick takes in Hole-y Hot Take. A little news, a little preview, and a lot of personality in this one.

ATA 203: Mid-Season Stock Report, Fan Takes, and If the Season Ended Today

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Jake, and Anthony take a mid-season pulse check on the 2026 ACL season. We kick things off with a Mid-Season Stock Report, discussing whose stock is rising fastest, which players are feeling the most pressure, the doubles teams to watch, and the biggest surprises and disappointments so far.
 
Then we turn it over to the community in Fans Weigh In, reacting to listener takes and perspectives from across the cornhole world. From there, we ask the big hypothetical: If the season ended today, who’s your MVP, Rookie of the Year, Doubles Team of the Year, most clutch player, and who owns the best mental game?
 
We wrap up with a round of Over/Under, breaking down expectations for top players and teams, before closing with bold predictions and rapid-fire takes in Hole-y Hot Take. Mid-season storylines are forming — and this episode dives right into them.

ATA 202: Signature #2 Recap, Aiken Breaks Through, and Doubles Momentum Builds

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh and Jake are joined by Jeff to break down all the action from Signature #2, where big performances and breakout moments continued shaping the 2026 season. We start with Pro Doubles, highlighting Ryan Wiedenfeld and Chris Roybal’s impressive run and what their continued success means moving forward.
 
Then we shift to Singles, where Zack Aiken delivered a statement win and added another major chapter to his young career. We also recap standout performances across Women’s, Seniors, and Juniors divisions, including Sam Finley, Matt Guy, Cash Chamness, and more, as the season’s storylines keep building.
 
The crew closes with a lively round of Buy or Sell, debating hot topics around the top of the sport, rising junior talent, and whether recent performances signal bigger trends ahead. As always, we wrap with bold predictions and quick-fire takes in Hole-y Hot Take.

ATA 201: Signature #2 Preview: Memphis Brackets, Matchups to Watch, and Bold Predictions

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Anthony get you fully set for Signature #2 in Memphis, but first, a special moment to start the show. Commissioner Stacey Moore joins us to send Trey off and make an exciting announcement that sets the tone for what’s ahead in the 2026 season.
 
From there, we break down everything you need to know about the Memphis schedule, including when Pro Doubles, Pro Singles, and Championship matches hit the boards and how to watch all weekend long.
 
We dive deep into the Singles brackets, walking through Brackets A–D and discussing the paths, pressure points, and matchups that could shape the tournament. Who’s got the toughest road? Where could chaos break out? And which players are positioned to make a serious run?
 
Then we shift to Pro Doubles, breaking down all four brackets and talking chemistry, momentum, and which teams look dangerous heading into one of the biggest weekends of the season.
 
We close it out the only way we know how, with fast, bold, and sometimes unhinged predictions in Hole-y Hot Take as Signature #2 gets ready to light up Memphis.

ATA 200: From Day One to Now, the Listeners Who Built This, and the Future of Cornhole

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake celebrate a massive milestone: Episode 200. We start by saying thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, debated, and helped this show grow since day one. From our first episode back on October 11, 2021, to where the ACL and the game of cornhole stand today, this episode is all about reflection and appreciation.
We look back at what life and cornhole looked like in 2021, how much the league has evolved, and how the sport itself has changed in ways people don’t always notice. Then it’s over to Listener’s Corner, where we read your answers to one simple question: What do you love most about the game of cornhole?
From there, we dive into deeper Cornhole Conversations, including what truly separates good players from great players, what people obsess over that doesn’t actually matter, the small things that make the biggest difference, and where the sport still has the most room to grow.
We wrap the celebration with a Cornhole Mad Lib, a few laughs, and finish strong with bold takes in Hole-y Hot Take. Episode 200 is about gratitude, growth, and the community that makes cornhole what it is.

ATA 199: Pro Teams Are Here, Draft Grades Are In, and the 2026 Season Just Leveled Up

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Anthony introduce the brand-new Pro Team format and break down what it means for the future of competitive cornhole. With tournament-style play, weekly matchups in Kansas City, Cleveland, Fort Worth, and Mesa, and a whole new layer of strategy, the team era has officially begun.
We walk through all 10 Pro Teams and give full draft grades, roster by roster — from the Virginia Cutters and Arizona Burn to the Georgia Sliders and Florida Freeze. Who stacked the most talent? Which teams built for chemistry? And who might have quietly built a powerhouse?
This episode is all about momentum, structure, and how Pro Cornhole is evolving into something bigger than ever. We close it out with bold predictions and spicy takes in Hole-y Hot Take.

ATA 198: Signature #1 Recap, Richards Takes Singles, and New Champions Emerge

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Jake break down all the action from Signature #1, where the 2026 season officially kicked off in a big way. We start with a recap of Pro Doubles, highlighting Ryan Wiedenfeld & Chris Roybal’s standout run, before diving into Singles where Mark Richards once again proved why he’s the standard everyone is chasing.
We also cover championship performances across Women’s, Seniors, and Juniors, including Kamryn Belvin, Matt Guy, and Gabriel Clauson, and wrap things up with a look at the next generation of talent in the High School and College divisions. From future stars to seasoned champions, Signature #1 gave us our first clear look at what this season could become.

ATA 197: Signature #1 Continues, Singles Brackets Breakdown, and Early Myrtle Beach Takeaways

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh, Trey, and Anthony break down Days 3 and 4 of Signature #1 in Myrtle Beach, where the 2026 Pro season truly ramps up. We walk through the schedule, broadcast windows, and what to expect as Pro Singles, Tiered Singles, and Pro Doubles take center stage on livestreams and ESPN+.
The crew explains how the Signature bracket system works, including rounders, qualifying spots, and seeding for Pro, Women’s, Junior, and Senior divisions, before diving into a full Singles Brackets breakdown across all four brackets. We discuss who might advance and what early performances may tell us about the season ahead.
We wrap things up with general thoughts on Doubles, early trends we’re watching, and bold predictions in our Hole-y Hot Take finale.