The Wiley Wire

Any Topic, Anytime. Covering Sports, Music, Politics and Trending Topics

The Wiley Wire is a news podcast hosted by Brandon Wiley, with 71 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Brandon Wiley hosts The Wiley Wire, a news show with 71 episodes published.

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  Episode #71

  October Playoff Heat Check

  Oct 2, 202644 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail October baseball doesn’t care what you did from April through September. When the playoffs start, it comes down to two things we can’t stop talking about: who has a real ace, and who can locate pitches when the whole world knows what’s coming. We break down the Cubs’ quick exit against the Padres, why running mid-rotation arms out as “the guy” backfires fast, and how cold bats in big spots turn a series into a sweep before your best pitcher even touches the mound. From there, we hit the Yankees-Red Sox mismatch and the inning that flipped everything, plus the chess moves that deserve second-guessing when your season is on the line. Then we dig into the Phillies-Braves showdown, including Bryce Harper’s costly outfield read and the superstar response that defines playoff baseball. I also get specific on pitch selection and why low-and-in sliders to hitters like Kyle Schwarber and Harper are basically an invitation for a 400-plus-foot mistake. After the baseball, we pivot to trending news and the stories everyone is reacting to: a botched lethal injection in Tennessee, and a terrifying cockpit attack on a flight to Tel Aviv that ends with passengers and off-duty pilots saving lives. We wrap with a WTF on alleged celebrity prison perks and the sudden switch to solitary confinement once the story goes public. If you like sharp MLB playoff analysis mixed with the biggest headlines of the week, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show

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  Episode #70

  Flight 370: The Orb Theory, Time Travel & Space X's Historic Launch

  Sep 28, 202639 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail A modern airliner disappears, no wreckage shows up, and the internet refuses to let it rest. We dig into the MH370 mystery with fresh eyes, starting with the familiar theories people have argued for years, then moving to the newest claim spreading fast online: alleged footage of UFO orbs surrounding Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 right before it vanishes. If you’ve ever wondered how a Boeing 777 can slip past tracking and searches without leaving a clean answer, you’ll feel the same tension we do as we stack each explanation against what the public thinks should be knowable. From there, we take the turn that this conversation almost demands: time travel theories. We talk through the Charlie Chaplin “cell phone” image, the infamous “1941 hipster” photo, and the Versailles time slip story that still gets cited because it hasn’t been cleanly disproven in the way obvious hoaxes have. It’s less about declaring a verdict and more about why certain stories survive every debunking cycle, especially when UFO and UAP conversations keep heating up. We also shift into big current headlines and culture: SpaceX and a Starlink launch that pushes through trouble to get satellites deployed, the Minnesota voting sponsor rule controversy highlighted by James O’Keefe’s footage, and a sports moment that instantly turned into a conspiracy storm when Trevor Lawrence kneeled at the one-yard line with time left and gamblers watching. We round things out with baseball highlights and a “WTF” on courtroom seriousness versus social media clout in the Arnold Schwarzenegger lawsuit. If you like long-running mysteries, skeptical debate, and trending stories with real stakes, hit play, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review telling us what you think happened to MH370. Robert Allen Electric Serving the Arkansa's With the Best in Quality Electric Service. Tammy Kerr With Better Homes Real Estate Tammy Kerr With Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections StarStream Radio Download the StarStream Radio APP Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

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  Episode #69

  Power, Politics, AI And Xi At The White House

  Sep 25, 202629 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Two world powers meet at the White House and the loudest reactions usually miss the point. We break down the first Trump Xi Jinping meeting held at the White House and why basic diplomatic respect isn’t weakness when you’re trying to move outcomes on the biggest issues on earth. We get into the real agenda items that shape everyday life even if they sound “high level”: Iran and sanctions enforcement, AI and the race toward “superintelligence,” Taiwan and the semiconductor chip pipeline, and the trade and tariff fight that’s been building for decades. We also talk about what happens when technology moves faster than society can adapt, and why lessons from social media addiction should make us more cautious with advanced AI and robotics. Then things get weird in the best way: an AI-created drug called Rentasurtib, originally designed for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, is also tied to biological aging measures that suggest a potential anti-aging effect. That leads to a simple question with no simple answer: if a proven safe pill could make you look 10 to 30 years younger, would you take it, and what would that do to the world? We also touch on the heartbreak and stakes of the overdose crisis, shout out Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 40-40 milestone and elite baserunning instincts, and jump on the Cam Newton comeback chatter after that viral workout. Finally, our WTF moment is a creator stepping into a ring with a humanoid robot, and it sparks the bigger question about robot soldiers and what happens when machines get smarter than their trainers. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Wily Wire. StarStream Radio Download the StarStream Radio APP Tammy Kerr With Better Homes Real Estate Tammy Kerr With Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections Robert Allen Electric Serving the Arkansa's With the Best in Quality Electric Service. Walters Landscaping and Tree Trimming Serving Kailua,Hawaii Look Bright Construction Serving Sulfolk County Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

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  Episode #68

  Five Alien Types And A Global Reality Check

  Sep 22, 202635 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Five different alien “types,” an Area 51 deathbed account, and a fresh UFO sighting in Iran all land in the same hour, and we try to make sense of what’s credible, what’s recycled lore, and what still has real unanswered edges. We start with the classic greys and move into taller variants, reptilians, mantis-like beings, and the strangest category of all: a humanoid form that allegedly looks fully human except for unusually large earlobes. Along the way we play and react to Daniel Sheehan’s remarks and the claims tied to S4, then zoom out to the bigger question: if the government truly has “the goods,” why do we keep getting disclosure in tiny, careful drops? Then we pivot to the Iran UFO videos that lit up social media. Are we looking at real UAP footage, advanced U.S. technology, or something staged to intimidate? We talk through what people are saying, what doesn’t add up, and why official-sounding certainty still isn’t the same thing as proof. From there, the mood turns global as we connect shifting alliances, Greenland security control, Ukraine and Russia escalation, and the kind of World War III anxiety that grows when leaders casually float language about wiping out countries and the shadow of nuclear weapons returns to everyday headlines. We close with a fast, fun sprint through a major autonomous aviation milestone from Joby Aviation, NFL reactions and instant replay “what if” history, the Bears Vikings mess and the Caleb Williams injury scare, MLB news after Alex Bregman takes a brutal foul ball, and a final WTF clip that somehow tops the rest: a knife-wielding “gangster crab.” Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who loves UAP talk and sharp sports takes, and leave a review so more people can find the show. 0:00 Welcome And Today’s Lineup 1:06 The Five Alien Types Breakdown 5:42 Daniel Sheehan Clip And Names 8:08 Area 51 Deathbed Story And Disclosure 10:59 Iran UFO Sighting And Competing Theories 14:02 World War III Signals And Greenland 18:53 Nuclear Anxiety And Trump On Iran 20:38 Autonomous Flight Across The Country 22:31 Chiefs Colts And Instant Replay What-Ifs 26:41 Bears Vikings Slop And Caleb Injury Scare 30:02 MLB Notes And Bregman Takes One 32:37 WTF Knife-Wielding Crab Clip 34:06 Wrap Up Sponsors And How To Support StarStream Radio Download the StarStream Radio APP White Rhino Commercial Cleaning 9/22 Russ's Service Garage Inc 9/22/26 CN Construction Incorporated Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

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  Episode #67

  The Crooks Files Get Stranger | Charlie Kirk, Oasis, NFL & PCA | Ep. 67

  Sep 18, 202650 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail The details are what make a story either believable or impossible to ignore, and today we dig into details that keep getting stranger. We start with the latest around the Thomas Crooks attempt on President Trump, focusing on the specific claims listeners are debating: how security broke down, why evidence handling looks so messy, the odd “Bob Dole” shipping name for gun parts, and the anonymous, immediate cremation that only fuels more questions. Then we pivot to the Charlie Kirk case, where talk of a wrongful death lawsuit brings the same core issue back into view: when rooftops are known access points, when cameras get pulled, and when a scene gets altered, public trust collapses fast. I’m not here to pretend I have every answer, but I am here to lay out what’s being reported and ask what a competent investigation should look like. From there, we shift gears into culture and cash. Oasis is back for Live ’27 and I’m breaking down why the ticket demand feels like a true stadium-era moment again. After that, Chicago real estate expert Giancarlo Bargione joins us to talk mortgage rates hovering around 7%, seasonal slowdowns, tight inventory, the mortgage lock-in effect, and how inflation and energy costs keep the housing market stuck in a pressure cooker. We also get into consumer debt, credit card interest, and why “finance anything” convenience can quietly wreck budgets. We close with sports, including a full-throated case for PCA as MLB’s MVP, quick pennant race thoughts, and NFL Week 1 reactions from the Bears, Chiefs, and Giants. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review if you want more episodes like this. JT & A's Automotive Service Hutchinson, KS 9/18/26 Richard Miller Roofing And Contruction EXPERT ROOFING Built on Experience. Driven by Quality. Trusted by Homeowners. 9/18/26 Blue Tern Home Care Ram Energy Solutions 9/18/26 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

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