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Mike Bianchi

@bianchiwrites

I'm a sports columnist at the Orlando Sentinel and sports radio host at FM 96.9 and AM 740 in Orlando

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OPEN MIKE SUPPLEMENTAL POLL NO. 3: Who or what do you most blame for the circumstances that led to the NIL fiasco involving former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

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OPEN MIKE NON-SPORTS POLL: Do you think companies like Starbucks should be allowed to impose dress codes and limit the number of face piercings its employees can have? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

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OPEN MIKE SPONTANEOUS TEXT/TALKBACK QUESTION OF THE DAY brought to you by HormonesAndWellness.com: On this Wayback Wednesday, what summer vacation spot from back in the day do you have the fondest memories of?  (Text responses to 50857 or use talkback button on iHeart app.)

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The playoff-bound Magic, after blowing out the Hawks, have found themselves in a season that appeared lost just a few weeks ago. Here's my column from the game: orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/16/orl…

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OPEN MIKE THOUGHT-PROVOKING DAILY POLL brought to you by ShopIDC.com:  If the Magic were able to upset the Boston Celtics, would it be the biggest playoff series win in franchise history? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

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OPEN MIKE SUPPLEMENTAL POLL NO. 1: Now that the Chicago Bulls have been eliminated from playoff contention by the Miami Heat, where will Billy Donovan be at this time next season? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

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OPEN MIKE SUPPLEMENTAL POLL NO. 2: Will FSU legend Charlie Ward make Florida A&M’s basketball program relevant as its new coach? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

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OPEN MIKE SUPPLEMENTAL POLL NO. 3: Do you think ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith would be taken seriously if he actually does become a Democratic candidate for president? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

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OPEN MIKE NON-SPORTS POLL: On this National Kickball Day, what old-school game was your favorite during P.E. in elementary school? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

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OPEN MIKE SPONTANEOUS TEXT/TALKBACK QUESTION OF THE DAY brought to you by HormonesAndWellness.com: On this Thankful Thursday, who or what are you thankful for and why? (Text responses to 50857 or use talkback button on iHeart app.)

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Open Mike “Happy Birthday, Rowdy Roddy Piper” Early Morning Inspirational Quote of the Day from the iconic wrestling heel himself, born on this day in 1954, died in 2017: “I came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass… and I’m all out of bubblegum.”

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If you ask me @StephenASmith is just what the mealy-mouthed Democrats need to reconnect with the average American! Here's a podcast of our radio show this morning where I gave my endorsement to Stephen A as the Democratic presidential nominee in 2028!

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OPEN MIKE THOUGHT-PROVOKING DAILY POLL brought to you by ShopIDC.com: Which bench player needs to come up big for the Magic to upset the Celtics? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

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OPEN MIKE SUPPLEMENTAL POLL NO. 1: Amid reports that 7-foot-2 UCF freshman sensation Moustapha Thiam is transferring to another school in a package deal with an ex-UCF assistant coach, do you think that’s unethical? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2

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OPEN MIKE SUPPLEMENTAL POLL NO. 2: With Lee Corso retiring from ESPN’s GameDay, should GameDay also retire Corso’s signature mascot-head ritual? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

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OPEN MIKE SUPPLEMENTAL POLL NO. 3: Should Colorado be retiring the numbers of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter before past CU greats have had their numbers retired? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

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OPEN MIKE NON-SPORTS POLL: With Easter Sunday approaching, do you eat the ears or feet first on your chocolate bunny? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

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OPEN MIKE SPONTANEOUS TEXT/TALKBACK QUESTION OF THE DAY brought to you by HormonesAndWellness.com: On this Free-For-All Friday, ask us any question you want (sports, pop culture, personal, etc.) and we’ll answer it! (Text questions to 50857 or use talkback button on iHeart app.)

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Open Mike “Happy Birthday, Conan O’Brien” Early Morning Inspirational Quote of the Day from the iconic talk-show host and comedian who turns 62 today: “Work hard, be kind and amazing things will happen.”