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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 51 MIN

Brewers Surge, Trade Deadline Fallout, and Penn State’s Big Year

from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound

Larry Smith breaks down a pivotal moment in the MLB season and previews a huge year for Penn State football:⚾ MLB Trade Deadline Reaction:CBS Sports' Matt Snyder returns to assess the biggest winners (Mariners, Padres, Phillies), why some GMs were too cautious, and the Brewers' shocking dominance since June 1. We also explore why the Cubs are still in striking distance, and which AL teams are on the brink.🏈 Penn State Spotlight:Mike Gross joins from Substack’s Gross Rational Product to talk all things Nittany Lions. With Jim Knowles now running the defense and Drew Allar in a make-or-break year, is this Penn State’s best shot in 20 years? We preview the schedule, offensive firepower, and the playoff path ahead.📈 WNBA & NFL Updates:Nafisa Collier’s ankle injury shakes up the playoff picture.DJ Carrington makes her Minnesota debut.Teddy Bridgewater returns to the NFL—sort of.The bizarre story of sex toys thrown at WNBA games—seriously.Luka Dončić and De’Aaron Fox cash in on massive new NBA deals.🏟️ Top 25 Countdown:#24 – Georgia Tech?! Producer Tony makes the case for the Yellow Jackets as a surprise playoff threat in the expanded 12-team format.🌟 Moment of Awe:100,000 fans pack into the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, confirming that trading cards and memorabilia are bigger than ever.MLB Trade Deadline 2025Matt Snyder CBS SportsPenn State Football 2025Jim Knowles Penn StateDrew AllarBrewers winning streakMariners trade deadlinePhillies bullpenCubs playoff raceWNBA Injuries Nafisa CollierDJ Carrington MinnesotaTeddy Bridgewater BuccaneersLuka Dončić ContractGeorgia Tech football previewExpanded College Football PlayoffSports Collectors Convention 2025SportsIQ Podcast Larry Smith

Larry Smith breaks down a pivotal moment in the MLB season and previews a huge year for Penn State football:⚾ MLB Trade Deadline Reaction:CBS Sports' Matt Snyder returns to assess the biggest winners (Mariners, Padres, Phillies), why some GMs were too cautious, and the Brewers' shocking dominance since June 1. We also explore why the Cubs are still in striking distance, and which AL teams are on the brink.🏈 Penn State Spotlight:Mike Gross joins from Substack’s Gross Rational Product to talk all things Nittany Lions. With Jim Knowles now running the defense and Drew Allar in a make-or-break year, is this Penn State’s best shot in 20 years? We preview the schedule, offensive firepower, and the playoff path ahead.📈 WNBA & NFL Updates:Nafisa Collier’s ankle injury shakes up the playoff picture.DJ Carrington makes her Minnesota debut.Teddy Bridgewater returns to the NFL—sort of.The bizarre story of sex toys thrown at WNBA games—seriously.Luka Dončić and De’Aaron Fox cash in on massive new NBA deals.🏟️ Top 25 Countdown:#24 – Georgia Tech?! Producer Tony makes the case for the Yellow Jackets as a surprise playoff threat in the expanded 12-team format.🌟 Moment of Awe:100,000 fans pack into the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, confirming that trading cards and memorabilia are bigger than ever.MLB Trade Deadline 2025Matt Snyder CBS SportsPenn State Football 2025Jim Knowles Penn StateDrew AllarBrewers winning streakMariners trade deadlinePhillies bullpenCubs playoff raceWNBA Injuries Nafisa CollierDJ Carrington MinnesotaTeddy Bridgewater BuccaneersLuka Dončić ContractGeorgia Tech football previewExpanded College Football PlayoffSports Collectors Convention 2025SportsIQ Podcast Larry Smith

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