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Join WBHM and guest-hosts Will and Reed Lochamy at Urban Standard on Monday, July 20, at 6:30 p.m. to hear portions of Radiolab’s “American Football” episode and talk football. Will and Reed will share clips from this podcast and lead us in an entertaining and informative discussion of our State’s favorite pastime.

The Lochamy brothers hail from Birmingham, Ala. Both have a background in radio and TV, and you can currently find them on The SEC Network and on Birmingham Mountain Radio.

It’s free to listen and food and drinks will be available for purchase from Urban Standard. Doors open at 6.

 

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