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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to dive into the top training camp storylines in the NFL. After discussing proper beach etiquette and the massive Jellyfish problem affecting the east coast beaches to begin the show, SVP shares his thoughts on this year’s Commanders team, explaining why he might be higher on them than the consensus. If Jayden Daniels can stay healthy, how high is Washington’s upside? It’s also CFB training camp season, and Steve takes a look at the Week 0 matchups sharing what he’s keeping an eye on. Plus, reaction to the NFL HOF speeches, specifically from Adam Vinatieri and Drew Brees, the big issue with CFB preseason prognostication, the Bills’ rough alternate uniforms and more. Finally, SVP shares the perfect moment he shared with his son, Charlie, and Steve shares how his daughters are gearing up for basketball season. Lastly, important fantasy football deliberations and SVP’s all-time Twitter comeback. Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:12) The Jellyfish problem  (10:22) Burning beach questions (12:52) How crazy is eating full subs on the beach? (16:52) Proper beach tactics (18:37) Left-to-right or circle corn eater? (21:42) Laremy Tunsil injury reaction (23:37) Commanders season outlook (28:07) Training camp szn in full swing (30:30) HOF game reaction (32:02) CFB Week 0 look ahead (33:32) The issue w/ CFB preseason prognostication (39:36) Who is the best team in the NFL? (42:47) The new Bills uniforms… (44:47) HOF speech reactions (53:12) SVP’s perfect moment with Charlie (1:04:01) Steve’s daughters are getting ready for bball (1:14:31) Orioles thoughts (1:21:53) Fantasy deliberations (1:28:30) SVP’s Twitter response (1:29:26) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve are here to react to LeBron James signing with the 76ers, the top storylines coming out of SEC Media Days and Jackson Koivun's impressive win at the 3M Open. The King is headed to Philly, are the Sixers the team to beat in the NBA? How will it work with Maxey, Embiid, Brown, James and Edgecombe? The 21-year-old Jackson Koivun bested Scottie Scheffler to claim his first PGA Tour win, and it might be the first of many. Jon Sumrall was a popular talking point coming from the SEC Media Days in Tampa. Steve dives into what to expect from Sumrall at Florida as well as several other new coaches and coaches in new spots. Plus, a full recap of the latest swim meets, Jordan Cornette's great charity event, a Trombone Shorty concert, SVP's trouble running the option in CFB 27 and Steve's experience at HersheyPark. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes (0:00) Intro (1:10) Swim meet fallout (6:55) Charlie crushed (11:00) What makes a good snack bag (14:00) What ‘giving your all’ looks like (17:35) Congrats to Claire! (19:05) What it’s like watching the kids swim as a parent (20:55) Why the team aspect is so important (24:00) SVP & Steve’s best splashes (27:48) LeBron to Philly reaction (32:25) Jackson Koivun wins the 3M Open: First of many? (42:15) Jordan Cornette’s charity event recap (45:40) Shoutout Trombone Shorty (48:10) Juvenile watches SVP! (49:30) How Trombone Shorty & Darius Rucker are alike off-stage (52:37) CFB 27 update (57:02) Jon Sumrall Florida year 1 outlook (59:45) Top post-SECMD storylines (1:06:25) Hersheypark recap (1:09:48) Things Steve loves (1:11:15) Afternoon musings (1:15:00) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to break down the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina as well as The Open at Royal Birkdale. Spain suffocated and neutered Argentina. What made Spain’s run so impressive and why SVP believes they could be here to stay as a force. Plus, what in the world was with Argentina after the loss?!? Ryan Fox won the Claret Jug, coming out of nowhere in the final two days to post a 62 and 68. Fox’s speed was a big talking point and the guys discuss how that tactic could be advantageous. And of course the guys get into the Bryson DeChambeau ruling. Was it correct? And full reaction to Bryson’s actions the day of. Plus, Steve’s review of The Odyssey, SVP shares his thoughts on the recent ESPN layoffs, two massive problems Steve wants addressed and some CFB 27 talk to end the pod. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes (0:00) Intro (1:27) The brutal reality of the ESPN layoffs (10:00) World Cup Final recap (22:40) SVP rode in the back of a hatchback (24:50) Dingle tourney recap (27:35) Fantasy season is approaching (30:14) Ryan Fox wins The Open (36:12) Thoughts on Foxy’s pace of play (38:50) How Royal Birkdale affected the tournament (41:03) Gordo held on (43:50) Did Bryson break the rules? (47:55) Thoughts on how Bryson reacted to the ruling (53:40) Looking back on Scottie’s missed putts (57:47) Major season is over (58:55) Odyssey review (1:05:21) Thank you Jordan Walker (1:06:55) Spit Zyns in the garbage! (1:09:05) Igniter on the grill went out (1:11:55) Weekend recap at Starboard (1:14:05) CFB 27 talk (1:22:45) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys kick things off with Scott's tale about attending the "wedding" of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift before recapping his week-long trip to Paris. They also break down the final four teams remaining in the FIFA World Cup and discuss what to expect as the tournament heads toward the finish. Later, Gordo joins the show to preview the British Open at Royal Birkdale, sharing his favorite betting picks, sleepers, and players to watch for golf's final major of the year. The episode wraps up with a conversation about the WNBA Commissioner's canceled interview with Dan Patrick, plus thoughts on choosing the right program in College Football 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys react to the United States advancing to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, discuss why Kylian Mbappé is the most electrifying player to watch in person, and preview what could become an all-time World Cup classic when England takes on Mexico in Mexico City. Plus, they dive into the pressure-packed art of the penalty kick and why it remains one of the most dramatic moments in sports. Then the conversation shifts to the NBA, where SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the latest trade rumors and blockbuster moves, including Jaylen Brown headed to the 76ers, Ja Morant's move to Portland, and LeBron James testing the free agency waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to recap all the storylines coming from Wyndham Clark’s US Open win at Shinnecock. In his second US Open victory, the jeering and groans were louder than the applause. Why was that? Is it fair? And how the crowd’s response to Wyndham’s play was so rare and unlike anything SVP has seen. Scottie Scheffler was in the mix for a career slam on his birthday and Father’s Day, but several putts barely missed the cup leading to a T4 for the top player in the world. Sam Burns was in the mix once again but came up short, as three crucial putts didn’t fall as Burns looked to finish a phenomenal final round. Finally, a word on Cashmere Ketih’s historic weekend and viral moment. The NBA Draft is coming up. Is AJ Dybantsa the pick? And a conversation on Dusty May taking the Mavs job and the ripple effects it could have. Additionally, plenty of World Cup thoughts including the seemingly ever-changing nature of country names along with skepticism surrounding viral social media accounts. And of course, a Father’s Day recap with swim stories, plus the future of SportsCenter. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (5:17) Reaction to Wyndham Clark’s US Open victory (22:22) On Sam Burns’ 2nd place finish (29:27) Cashmere crushed (34:32) Final US Open thoughts (37:44) Shoutout Golf Channel gang (41:50) Who should the Wizards take? (43:57) NBA Draft storylines + Giannis (45:22) Reaction to Dusty May taking Mavs job (50:52) World Cup thoughts (1:00:06) What’s with country names changing? (1:01:23) Swim season accomplishments (1:03:00) Vacation loading + SportsCenter future thoughts (1:09:50) Father’s Day recap (1:15:45) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve recap the Knicks winning the NBA Finals and discuss the end of the series from all angles. Jalen Brunson is a New York hero and proved all the doubters wrong. Inside Brunson’s run and all the incredible feats he accomplished along the way. Plus, flowers for OG, the other Nova Knicks and KAT, along with Dylan Harper who had an incredible series for the Spurs. The Spurs led for so much of the series but came up empty-handed losing in five games. What areas plagued San Antonio in the losses. Plus, is Wemby ACTUALLY a villain like so many are saying he is? And what lies ahead for the French phenom. Additionally, the guys discuss the Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final win and the dominant postseason from Carolina. Then, Gordo joins the show to give not one but TWO Double Hammers and a vengeful single hammer. And of course, there’s always the FRLs. Finally, a word on bowling, how the World Cup teams aren’t real, why there’s no full wind up in baseball pitching anymore, the Brendan Sorsby Texas Tech situation and the history of the Big Man in the Nerd Herd. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (0:32) NBA & NHL Finals recaps (7:08) Knicks are champs for first time since ‘73 (11:12) NYK dominated the playoffs (16:02) Jalen Brunson’s story is awesome (21:42) The Spurs led for a LOT of the series (25:20) Finals shoutouts (28:37) Is Wemby REALLY a villain? (39:55) Injury luck is CRUCIAL to winning a title (43:26) Stanley Cup Final recap (45:34) SVP eats ice cream like a maniac (48:50) US Open preview (49:44) Gordo joins (52:20) Gordo’s double hammer 1 (54:12) What to know about Shinnecock (57:12) Gordo’s double hammer 2 (58:24) Gordo’s single hammer (59:14) Potential US Open winners (1:00:30) Gordo’s FRLs (1:05:04) Card recap (1:07:44) More card candidates (1:10:24) Is Steve a good bowler? (1:14:30) What happened to the full wind-up? (1:16:24) Steve went to SVP’s old stomping grounds (1:19:44) Final thoughts on Stanley Cup Final (1:23:34) World Cup teams that aren’t real (1:26:34) It’s Texas Tech vs. everyone (1:33:36) Afternoon musings (1:38:24) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the Knicks' historic comeback to win game 4 against the Spurs in Madison Square Garden. An indescribable night, the guys begin by setting the scene before moving on to break down the game from all angles. OG Anunoby is a star, Jose Alvarado provided crucial minutes and Jalen Brunson delivered while the Spurs faltered unlike any team ever has in the Finals. What led to the Spurs collapse, including Wemby's free throw misses and Fox's missed layup, and where do they go from here? Fans in MSG, celebrities and non-celebrities alike, were all in a collective state of euphoria and the guys witnessed it all, including the Wu Tang Clan concert, the pre and post-game scenes and more. Plus, inside the search for an elite slice, why Steve almost hit Scott and SVP's experience in a chopper. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:30) Inside the scenes at MSG (4:20) Where Game 4 ranks in all-time sports moments for SVP (5:39) Post-game scenes were unlike any other (9:00) Is Game 4 the best game ever? (15:24) What led to the Spurs collapse (19:30) OG Anunoby is a star (21:12) Knicks made history (23:37) Jose Alvarado was CRUCIAL (25:30) What made MSG special (27:50) Wu Tang Clan concert recap (30:20) Pre-game scenes and convos (34:55) Where do the Spurs go from here? (38:20 Steve caught a Mets game (39:27) The New York experience (43:12) Final thoughts from NYC (47:00) Why Steve almost hit SVP (48:17) The Pizza experience in The City (50:12) The New York experience pt. 2 (53:00) Will there be a game 6? (55:30) Stanley Cup Final update (57:37) Charles Barkley is one of a kind (58:42) World Cup is underway (59:30) SVP’s helicopter experience (1:04:30) Talking to Larry Johnson rocked (1:06:42) More on the MSG experience (1:10:30) Ansonia Chargers are chasing a title (1:11:200 Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss a great game 7 between the Spurs and Thunder. Wemby is the story, but his supporting cast was incredible. The guys make sure to give Champagnie, Johnson, Vassell, Harper and Castle their credit as San Antonio reaches its first Finals in 12 years. Shai played lights out, but the same thing can't be said for Chet. What should the Thunder do there? Plus, Shai's demeanor and words after the game were great, and that should be applauded. The guys also preview the Stanley Cup Final, discuss the Knicks-Spurs matchup and Steve gives a lengthy NCAA baseball tournament update. Finally, the origin story of SVP wearing glasses, whether or not to leave a voicemail, a nose-waxing recap and why SVP may not attend the Emmys anymore for more reasons than one. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:10) Flag is over (1:52) Spurs-Thunder game 7 recap (4:47) Wemby has done something special (9:30) Spurs supporting cast has been great (12:16) Shai played & handled himself greatly (20:25) The Chet situation (29:20) Finals preview (43:50) First Finals you remember? (48:10) Stanley Cup Final preview (53:37) NCAA Baseball Tourney update (1:04:23) Texas vs. Tennessee orange (1:05:38) More baseball talk (1:08:03) The origin story of SVP getting glasses (1:15:05) Leave voicemail or no? (1:17:58) Swim season update (1:23:15) SVP got his nose waxed! (1:26:55) Scaffold guy made it about him (1:29:58) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the latest in the NBA Playoffs. Are the Thunder in trouble? Steve is leaning San Antonio but SVP isn’t so sure. The Knicks have all but wrapped up their series vs. Cleveland, and Kenny Atkinson had some interesting comments the guys have thoughts on. Plus, reaction to Vegas taking a 3-0 lead over Colorado, Wyndham Clark winning the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and NASCAR’s awesome job of honoring Kyle Busch and supporting his family. Finally, SVP’s memorable shoe-shopping experience with his son, Lila’s horse riding success and Steve’s experience seeing nephew Jack graduate from the Naval Academy. | SVPod Approximate Time Codes: (0:00) Intro (0:45) Happy Memorial Day (3:03) The shoes are NOT rooned (4:28) Knicks up 3-0 on Cleveland (5:00) Thoughts on Kenny Atkinson’s comments (9:16) What makes the Knicks great (16:00) DC has turned into a rainforest (17:16) Anything can happen in Dewey beach (19:30) Spurs dominate OKC in game 4 (25:16) On Wemby’s excellence (30:00) Chet is struggling (31:40) Game 5 is a big one (34:46) Knights-Avs reaction (43:16) Stanley Cup Final Gm 1 in Montreal? (45:05) Redd got kicked out (46:22) Who wins: SAS or OKC? (48:28) SVP’s experience getting shoes with his son (58:38) CJ Cup Byron Nelson recap (59:12) NASCAR did a great job supporting Kyle Busch’s family (1:04:48) Nephew Jack’s Naval Academy graduation recap (1:16:08) Lila’s horse riding accomplishment (1:21:13) Emmys are coming up! (1:29:18) Swim season is here (1:32:18) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to recap an action-packed weekend in Philadelphia at the PGA Championship. The guys were at The Mink and got to witness a life-changing, historic performance from Aaron Rai as he won the 108th PGA Championship. Rai’s back nine is something to be celebrated by all, and his approach, demeanor and personality make the win all the more great to see. The Cavs dominated the Pistons in Game 7, and now the ECFs and WCFs are set. The pressure is still ALL on New York, and can San Antonio pull off the upset? Discussing the top storylines before the conference finals as well as what’s to come in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, why you shouldn’t quadruple chicken at Royal Farms, shooters falling down vs. cutting down trees on the links, the treat that is the MNF schedule and a moment to applaud Gordo’s big weekend. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:00) Philly folks were awesome (7:00) Thoughts on Aronimink (10:50) Shoutout to the ESPN crew (13:30) Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship - reaction (24:20) Don’t quadruple chicken Royal Farms (25:40) Rai made history (28:23) Looking at past surprising first-time major winners (31:40) PGA Championship recap (37:30) Rai’s win should be celebrated by all (45:30) Final thoughts from the PGA Championship (53:50) Donovan Mitchell is a among the top players in the NBA (59:44) All the pressure is on NYK (1:00:51) Spurs-Thunder preview (1:06:40) Stanley Cup Playoffs thoughts (1:09:10) Last time an American won NBA MVP? (1:09:50) Shooter falling down vs. cutting down trees on the course (1:11:00) Golf majors look ahead (1:12:50) MNF schedule reaction (1:18:30) Recapping Gordo’s card (1:20:36) Afternoon musings (1:26:24) Programming note (1:27:30) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve are at Aronimink in Philly to preview the PGA Championship with David “Gordo” Gordon and discuss the top storylines of the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Thunder took care of the Lakers with ease, and the Knicks also swept the Sixers, giving SVP more and more confidence it’ll be New York in the Finals. But Steve still likes a certain team’s chances to make it. Will it be the Spurs or Wolves vs. the Thunder? The guys take a look at the series and share their thoughts on what could be the deciding factors. Plus, thoughts on the latest in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Carolina’s dominance, the Avs game four win, why the guys are rooting for Montreal and more. Finally, Gordo joins to give his double hammers, FRLs, winners and other prop bets ahead of the PGA Championship. Yes, there’s Patrick Cantlay hate, Cam Young love and a double hammer that disgusted the Big Man. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (1:00) Live from Aronimink (3:16) Wizards got the No. 1 pick - who should they take? (10:00) Knicks-Sixers series reaction (13:00) Is it New York’s year? (16:00) Does CLE or DET stand a better chance vs. NYK? (17:00) Thoughts on the Lakers’ officiating frustrations (18:30) OKC crushed the Lakers (22:06) What will decide the Spurs-Wolves series? (27:36) SVP loves David Brent (29:10) Stanley Cup Playoffs reaction (30:40) Avs bounce back in game 4 (32:00) Lots of Big Texas shoutouts in Philly (32:52) Gordo joins the show (33:35) Double Hammer track record (36:40) Gordo’s best work week of the year (38:40) Gordo’s FRLs (41:40) Gordo’s Top 20s (46:20) Gordo’s Winners (49:46) Gordo’s prop bets (51:52) DOUBLE HAMMERS (53:00) Notable guys not on the card (54:46) Steve & SVP’s favorites to win (59:50) Final PGA Championship thoughts (1:01:10) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the biggest storylines from the NBA Playoffs as the first round comes to a close. Steve was rooting for Philly and the Sixers got it done, but can they knock off the Knicks? There is loads of pressure on the Knicks this season, is it finally their year? The guys also dive deeper into what led to the Celtics’ collapse, the Pistons comeback and more. Additionally, a look at the Stanley Cup Playoffs and what the guys are looking forward to most in the second round, a comprehensive Derby recap, Steve’s experience doing a Q&A with Nick Saban, a setback season for the Bethesda Bills and more. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:30) The boys are coming to Philly (3:15) Best thing you saw this weekend (7:05) Thoughts on the Derby (16:30) NBA Playoffs Reaction (17:00) Sixers-Celtics Game 7 recap (18:19) Philly vs. Boston sports fans (22:20) Props to Joel Embiid (25:00) Sixers-Knicks preview (27:50) Boston’s 3-point woes (33:25) Revisiting big injuries (36:08) Second round preview (37:55) Knicks have loads of pressure (42:13) Plans for The Finals (47:39) Spurs-Timberwolves preview (52:24) Thunder-Lakers series preview (53:15) Stanley Cup Playoffs preview (1:07:54) Connor McDavid injury fallout (1:11:00) Bethesda Bills took a step back (1:16:21) How to handle losing (1:24:30) Recap of Steve’s Q&A with Nick Saban (1:35:44 )Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve break down the NFL Draft and the scene in Pittsburgh along with the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs. Steve details his experience in Steel City and what made it so memorable. Then, the guys react to the draft, including thoughts on Ty Simpson’s selection, which drafts Steve liked, the Makai Lemon situation, the raw emotion on display from multiple players and more. Plus, the guys discuss the Stanley Cup and NBA Playoffs, sharing their thoughts on the scenes in Montreal, the controversial ending to game four between the Ducks and Oilers, if the Thunder and Spurs are on a collision course, if the Magic are actually BETTER than the Pistons and more. Finally, SVP addresses his comments from last week on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the guys debate which gas stations are best. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:20) NFL Draft recap (20:00) Draft grades are useless (22:05) Final draft thoughts (28:45) What Steve loved from the draft (29:45) The Makai Lemon situation (34:30) Ty Simpson pick reaction (41:20) Evaluating the Bengals draft (44:50) Ducks-Oilers controversy (48:20) Sabres roll Bruins (49:06) Stanley Cup Playoffs thoughts (52:06) Lightning-Canadiens reaction (55:31) Spurs take 3-1 lead after huge second half (1:00:02) SAS & OKC on collision course? (1:01:46) A look at the East series (1:05:30) Nuggets aren’t the same (1:09:47) Addressing last week’s comments on Shai (1:20:35) NBA Playoffs look ahead (1:22:50) Steve’s Natty pick (1:25:30) Gas station rankings (1:34:15) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Steve recap a big first weekend of the NBA and NHL Playoffs. The best thing of the past week was the Sabres claiming their first playoff win in 15 years. The guys discuss the scene in Buffalo, Monaco’s call and more. In the NBA, Wemby had a dominant game one that has many thinking the Spurs could win it all. But could they despite the postseason inexperience? SVP then shares his thoughts on the way SGA is officiated, acknowledging both sides of the argument. LeBron is still doing it at 41 and the Magic pulled off the upset in game one, but can the Lakers and Orlando do it four times? SVP also makes a bold prediction on Steve Kerr, while Stanford Steve offers a suggestion. Plus, Steve shares his hilarious experience at the Nationals game with his family, the guys give their thoughts on the Dexter Lawrence trade, SVP shares an important flag football story and Steve has a bone to pick with refs in 12 y/o 3v3 hoops. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes (0:00) Intro (2:09) Fitzpatrick beats Scottie in a playoff (3:32) What a win for the Sabres (4:14) Stanley Cup Playoffs thoughts (7:44) What a scene in Buffalo (14:44) Final hockey thoughts (18:14) Wemby dominates Gm 1: Spurs all the way? (26:04) About the way SGA is officiated… (32:30) More NBA Playoffs takeaways (33:00) Can the Lakers do it three more times? (41:20) Is the Steve Kerr era over? (47:09) Steve’s GREAT idea for Coach Kerr (49:14) Do the Magic have more magic in them? (51:00) Weighing on the Hornets/LaMelo discourse… (56:10) Thoughts on the Mets losing streak (59:20) NFL uni reveal reactions (1:03:40) Nats game w/ the fam recap (1:11:34) Best questions during the Nats game (1:15:00) Flag football learning experience (1:19:34) Dexter Lawrence trade reaction (1:21:14) NFL Draft preview (1:25:30) Ref etiquette for 12 y/o 3v3 hoops (1:26:37) SVP still hasn’t watched any shows (1:28:19) Shoutout to the Angels broadcast (1:31:31) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve recap the Masters from all angles. Rory McIlroy became the 4th man to go back-to-back. The guys discuss what led to Rory’s victory and what made it special. Plus, a look at Justin Rose’s showing, Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley’s final stretches, Cam Young’s tournament and more, including an inside explanation on why it was difficult to show Rory’s second shot on 18. SVP then gives his annual Augusta shoutouts and breaks down his Friday call. Additionally, SVP’s pen saga, how he spends his Saturdays and Sundays at Augusta, Steve offers a handful of observations and how many majors will Rory win? Finally, the guys preview the NBA and NHL Playoffs and talk the biggest storylines heading into the NFL Draft. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:00 Masters reaction (28:40) SVP’s Augusta shoutouts (32:35) Where was the pen? 35:00) Club down on 18 w/ two-shot lead? (36:15) Broadcast notes (40:33) Breaking down Friday’s call (46:45) The Big Texas bit is out of control (49:10) Final Masters thoughts (54:00 How many majors will Rory win? (57:45) How SVP spends his SAT and SUN (1:00:00) Augusta Weekend recap (1:07:45) Steve loves Coachella (1:09:45) Shoutout Bub Carrington (1:12:00) NBA Playoffs preview (1:14:45) NHL Playoffs preview (1:19:50) NFL Draft thoughts (1:22:30) Afternoon musings (1:24:35) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve are here to recap a weekend of championship basketball. First, Michigan gets it done beating UConn in a game that the Huskies just didn’t shoot well enough. The guys discuss what led to Michigan’s win and if the championship should be celebrated. Plus, what a career for UConn’s Alex Karaban and thoughts on Dusty May scouting Illinois-UConn. Then Steve gets into his experience watching the Women’s Final Four in Arizona, including incognito In-N-Out trips, sweet victory for the youngest and some interesting Tesla experiences. SVP also touches on Geno’s words and actions regarding the spat with Dawn Staley. Additionally, SVP breaks silence on the potential of the guys moving to the 5 p.m. block on ESPN before getting into a Masters preview. SVP & Steve discuss who they like to wear the green jacket Sunday at the 90th edition at Augusta National. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:07) The CBB portal is absurd (3:32) SVP is LIVE from firm Augusta (6:32) Big Texas has become a thing (7:22) National championship recap (14:47) Final Four recap (18:22) Should Michigan’s title be celebrated? (23:37) Cadeau was awesome (25:42) Big Ten Scotty is on cloud nine (27:07) Thoughts on Dusty May scouting ILL-UCONN (28:37) Who asked for The Chainsmokers? (30:37) What a career for Alex Karaban (32:32) Ranking the worst Final Four games (33:47) Women’s Final Four recap (35:52) South Carolina upsets UConn (40:32) Thoughts on Geno’s words and actions (42:02) UCLA claims first WBB title - reaction (47:42) WBB Final Four highlights (50:12) Steve’s Tesla experience (52:08) Phoenix recap (57:30) About the 5 o’clock show… (1:02:55) Welcome to the real world, UConn MBB fans (1:04:30) Who the guys like at Augusta (1:11:35) Gary Woodland’s press conference was awesome (1:14:25) Masters Preview (1:16:53) Rankings things dumbest to least dumbest (1:21:40) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down the results of the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. It was heartbreak for Steve in DC (but the list stayed accurate) as Duke fell to UConn. The guys discuss the all-timer from all angles, including Braylon Mullins' final shot and how the results impact the discourse around Dan Hurley and Jon Scheyer. Additionally, will Arizona-Michigan be one of the best games in recent memory? And why Illinois has a REAL shot to win it all. Plus, Gary Woodland's win was SPECIAL, when Jeremiyah Love should go in the NFL Draft, Steve's upcoming road trip to Phoenix and a full breakdown of the Tiger Woods situation from SVP. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:46) Gary Woodland’s win was special (9:15) UConn Duke reax (17:00) UConn’s road (18:15) UConn kept poise (21:25) Is the Jon Scheyer criticism fair? (27:25) UConn-Duke fallout (39:11) What to expect in Arizona-Michigan (48:10) Final thoughts from second weekend (52:40) Can Illinois reach the promised land? (57:10) Who wins it all? (59:46) The shocking truth about the UNC job (1:02:20) Will Wade back to LSU?!? (1:05:00) Steve is headed to Phoenix! (1:10:20) Handling the LSU WBB loss (1:11:45) Are tip times too late? (1:13:00) The problems with the NCAA Tournament (1:18:57) Where should Jeremiyah Love go in the draft? (1:25:00) NFL Draft thoughts (1:28:00) About the Tiger situation (1:34:30) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss the first weekend of the NCAA Basketball tournament from all angles. The first round had its moments, especially Thursday, including a close one for Duke against Siena. The guys discuss Santa Clara's heartbreak loss as well before diving into round two results, including the thriller between Nebraska and Vanderbilt and Iowa's upset win over Florida – setting up a Corn vs. Crops in the Sweet 16. Plus, more on Tennessee's win over Virginia, Alabama's dominant victory over Texas Tech, Texas' Sweet 16 run, Purdue's resurgence, Arkansas' path, the heavyweight battle between Houston and Illinois, and the loaded East Region. Is the winner of Mich St-UConn the winner of the East? Finally, a word on the women's bracket and how it might be the UConn Invitational, Real or Fake TV Shows (Uncensored), Tiger playing in the TGL Finals, the art of motivation and more. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (4:40) First weekend recap (6:17) Duke escapes Siena (10:30) R64 thoughts (13:00) Corn vs. Crops in Sweet 16! (15:00) Nebraska-Vanderbilt reaction (25:50) Iowa-Florida reaction (45:00) Six B1G teams reach Sweet 16 (45:45) Tennessee-Virginia reaction (48:17) Iowa State-Kentucky reaction (50:40) Michigan vs. Alabama thoughts (53:10) Texas-Gonzaga reaction (56:00) Purdue-Miami reaction (58:40) Arkansas-High Point reaction (1:04:30) How seasons are remembered (1:05:50) Houston-Illinois is gonna be GOOD (1:10:37) Shoutout to the Peppas (1:12:37) Izzo whistle vs. Kohl Center whistle (1:15:10) Michigan State-UConn preview (1:18:40) Duke-St. John’s preview (1:23:40) Lots of non-list teams still in it (1:24:40) Real or Fake TV shows (uncensored) (1:27:55) Bryan Hodgson going to Providence says a lot about Syracuse (1:33:00) Will UConn WBB roll all the way? (1:35:32) About the Maryland WBB situation (1:38:55) The art of motivation (1:43:05) Tiger Woods to play in TGL Finals (1:45:40) Afternoon musings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are here to react to the 2026 NCAA Tournament March Madness bracket. Steve gives his UNFILTERED thoughts on all the issues with the bracket. Duke's draw is TOUGH, and Steve is giving his Blue Devils NO CHANCE of reaching Indy. A potential Florida-Vandy rematch isn't ideal, and a road game in the Elite 8?? Plus, will chalk indeed fly? Is it Arizona's year? Which upsets does SVP like the most? Plus, a solution to the flopping problem, reaction to Bam Adebayo's 83-point game and an in-depth breakdown of Cam Young's Players Championship victory. Finally, thoughts on the nasty front taking over the east coast, Steve needs tickets to the Women's Final Four, an all-time SVP golf tactic and Steve's admission to grand theft auto. | SVPod Appoximate Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (0:34) Bracket reaction (5:12) Should Miami (OH) have to play in Dayton? (7:37) Conference championship reactions (9:17) Steve’s issues with the bracket (10:42) Should Purdue be a 2-seed? (13:32) More bracket reaction (23:42) Bracketologists nailed it (25:57) The 6-line is LOADED (26:30) Watch out for USF (31:30) UCLA with a BIG road trip ahead (34:20) Which teams can play spoiler? (39:23) Ark-Wisc could be a banger (42:15) ALL the pressure is on Arizona (45:00) Reaction to Bam’s 83 piece (46:45) This year’s freshman class has been GREAT49:10 Final bracket thoughts (55:10) Women’s bracket is a JOKE (57:55) Anybody got tix to Women’s Final Four? (59:08) This weather is CRAZY (1:02:41) More conf champ reactions (1:10:10) First rd. spread thoughts (1:13:00) Does flopping get rewarded too much? (1:16:25) ‘All Carry’ by Geno is out soon! (1:18:40) Players Championship reaction (1:32:30) Dopplegangers? (1:35:35) The art of the Texas handshake (1:39:55) SVP’s all-time golf tactic (1:42:50) Steve’s oldest got a cell… (1:45:20) Teenage stories (1:49:00) Who wins it all? (1:49:35) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve are here to recap a BIG weekend in college hoops as the regular season officially came to a close. Purdue and Wisconsin proved Steve right over the weekend, and Duke took care of business. But the same cannot be said for the bubble teams, further proving tournament expansion is unnecessary. SVP is IN on Florida, and his family is ALL IN. The guys discuss the Gators' chances of reaching the Final 4, the thrilling WCC Tournament, Navy's heartbreak in the Patriot League tourney, what to expect in the Big 12 tournament and more, including an in-depth conversation on the good and bad of conference tournaments. Additionally, the guys discuss sporadic NFL free agency news breaking during the pod, the World Baseball Classic, Akshay Bhatia's win, a year in review for Maryland basketball, the staggering amount of questions that come from the Van Pelt kids, Auburn's weak case to make the tournament and why MIAMI O BELONGS. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:47) Will Tua become a cautionary tale for NFL GMs? (5:27) World Baseball Classic has been awesome (9:50) ‘Make Your Fouls’ is coming (10:37) CBB takeaways (11:17) Florida to the Final Four? (13:32) Thoughts on UConn (16:02) Wisconsin and Purdue are who we thought they were (21:10) O/U on daily questions asked by Van Pelt kids? (27:37) Put Miami O in the tourney (35:17) The good and bad of conference tournaments (48:39) Big 12 tournament is LOADED (51:47) Bubble teams had a BAD weekend (54:17) The case for Stanford (1:01:17) Auburn’s case to make the dance (1:05:00) What’s at stake this week (1:09:07) SVP’s shoutouts (1:15:22) Who is the Player of the Year? (1:18:07) CBB Final Thoughts (1:21:37) Maryland Hoops Year in Review (1:30:00) NFL Free Agency News (1:34:32) NBA Storylines (1:38:42) Jayson Tatum’s recovery speaks volumes (1:43:29) More FA news (1:44:37) SVP’s still IN on March Madness (1:46:02) Afternoon musings (1:49:55) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss a litany of topics in the world of college basketball. Starting with Steve’s list, the Big Man gives the updated version, with a couple new teams and one notable exit. More than just the National Championship contenders, the guys discuss Kentucky’s likelihood to make the Sweet 16, who is the second best team in the SEC, if BYU can be dangerous in the tournament, Purdue’s home struggles, what seed Gonzaga deserves and more. Plus, thoughts on the NFL Combine and recent NBA happenings. Who’s the best pick to win The Finals? Finally, lost shoes, ejected socks, surprise flurries, Steve’s bad beat and would SVP send his kids to Duke? | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:20) The new list is HERE (7:20) The subtractions (8:40) Why Duke and MSU were added (15:25) Teams that lack Quad 1 wins (18:10) Who are the best teams in the nation? (25:50) On the beef between Cal and Golden (34:50) Purdue concerns (42:50) St. Mary’s-Gonzaga reaction (47:30) WVU-BYU reaction (48:35) What should be Gonzaga’s seed? (52:30) Back to the list (53:30) Yay or Nay on UK to the Sweet 16? (57:30) Final CBB thoughts (1:05:15) NFL Combine recap (1:17:00) The REAL contenders in the NBA (1:27:00) Would SVP send his kids to Duke? (1:31:00) The reception of men’s and women’s USA Hockey teams was incredible (1:32:35) It’s snowing outside?!? (1:34:17) Afternoon musings (1:48:20) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve discuss all angles of USA's hockey gold medal win over Canada in Milan. The guys get into the moment Jack Hughes made the game-winning goal and how it's one of the better moments in American sports history. Plus, shoutout to Connor Hellebuyck for his crucial performance and captain Auston Matthews. Additionally, Steve gives the broadcast its credit and SVP goes into depth on the magnificent performance from Mike Tirico. The guys also touch on the big upsets in college basketball and if Duke is going to crack Steve's list, and SVP ends addressing the mistake that was made during ESPN's Rondale Moore tribute. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:55) USA-Canada gold medal game reaction (20:00) The Jack Hughes moment was special (24:10) This was one of the all-time great sports moments (34:10) The broadcast was awesome (39:00) Mike Tirico is one of a kind (50:15) Duke-Michigan reaction (1:03:30) Will Duke crack Steve’s list? (1:05:40) Arizona-Houston reaction (1:07:45 BYU-Iowa State reaction (1:13:00) Jacob Bridgeman Genesis win reaction (1:19:45) Steve’s daughter qualified for JOs! (1:24:20) More weekend recap (1:28:28) About the Rondale Moore mistake… (1:32:56) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to do a deep dive into college hoops as Steve's List makes its debut, NBA All-Star weekend and more top NBA storylines. Who is the face of the NBA? Thoughts on the current All-Star game format? And a word on Kevin Durant's burner situation... Then, Steve gives his list of CBB teams that can win the National Championship. Some surprises make the cut, and some teams are surprisingly left off... but if you know Steve, it might not be too shocking. Finally, thoughts on Jerome Tang's firing from Kansas State, an Olympics update, shoutouts to Harry Engle and Anthony Kim, paper towel use, the one fatal flaw for all of Steve's teams and a BIG revelation that left SVP STUNNED. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (4:01) The KD burner situation (10:06) Shoutout to the merch buyers (11:21) All-Star wknd recap (17:46) Who is the FACE of the NBA? (23:00) NBA Draft or no draft? (29:00) What we watched over the wknd (30:06) CBB wknd recap (33:31) Coming up in CBB (39:30) Steve’s CBB teams that can WIN IT ALL (58:50) Which Duke natty hurt SVP more? (1:02:00) Fatal flaw for teams on Steve’s list (1:05:30) Thoughts on K-State firing Jerome Tang (1:17:06) Olympics update (1:19:00) Vrabel greeting the players was awesome (1:20:16) Will teams ever sit on their own bench in timeouts? (1:21:16) What a college debut for Harrison Engle (1:25:51) Ever listened to a pod all the way through? (1:26:46) We need Dilfer vs. Hasselbeck (1:27:26) The paper towel usage is getting out of hand (1:29:00) Steve revelations! (1:32:16) Shoutout Anthony Kim (1:40:06) Pebble Beach recap (1:45:30) Remembering covering Dale’s passing (1:50:12) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the Super Bowl from all angles, discuss Steve's recent Disney trip, the Olympics and more. It wasn't the most entertaining game to say the least, but the Seahawks' defense deserves a ton of credit for capping off a great season with a historic performance. The guys also give Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III his flowers and also acknowledge Sam Darnold's clean play throughout the postseason. On the Patriots side of things, it's easy to say they'll be back, but we've said that before... Then, a word on the Halftime Show discussion, Steve's buffalo wing streak has sadly ended, a Disney trip recap and why SVP may not be taking two red eyes in a five-day span any time soon. Plus, tales from Manhattan Beach, thoughts on the current happenings in the NBA, Lindsey Vonn's decision to give it a go, SVP's favorite Super Bowl commercial and more. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:00) SB LX Recap (23:08) About the halftime show (24:50) Steve’s buffalo wing streak is over (26:55) No more squares pools (27:37) More on the halftime show (29:04) Pro Bowl recap (29:45) Boomer is the best (31:34) A week in review… (38:00) NEW MERCH (39:34) SVP watched the Miracle doc! (43:55) Olympics are ramping up (45:00) Thoughts on Lindsey Vonn (50:36) SVP’s favorite SB commercial (53:14) NBA thoughts (58:32) Steve’s Disney recap (1:07:30) Coming up (1:09:42) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices