We know you’ve been anxiously awaiting it, so here goes. The RTC Podblast is back, just in time for you to fill out your final bracket — the one that you’ve been secretly stashing away all week for the cool billion — with predictions about which teams are heading to the Elite Eight and beyond. Go ahead and pick your own upsets in the first three rounds — the real points are earned in the latter stages of the Tournament, and we’ve got you covered there. This season’s theme — believe in the teams you’ve always believed in, reject those that you don’t. We’ll find out how that works very soon. Enjoy the holidays, everyone! The full rundown is below.
- 0:00-2:40 – Lessons From Regional Previews
- 2:40-7:14 – Still Think the Bracket Is Wide Open?
- 7:14-8:22 – UCLA: The “Should Have Seen It Coming Team”
- 8:22-11:43 – South Region Predictions
- 11:43-17:04 – East Region Predictions
- 17:04-19:27 – West Region Predictions
- 19:27-22:05 – Midwest Region Predictions
- 22:05-26:00 – Picking a National Champion
- 26:00-28:13 – Dark Horse Picks
- 28:13-31:17 – What We Are Most Excited For in Round of 64/Wrap