CzabeCast
by Steve Czaban
Steve Czaban is one of the most experienced daily sports talk radio hosts in the nation. In his 27 year professional career, Steve has worked for every major syndicated sports talk network (Sporting News, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Yahoo Sports Radio, SB Nation Radio), filled in as a guest host for popular national personality Jim Rome, and has worked locally in markets including Santa Barbara, Chicago, Milwaukee, Charlotte and Washington D.C. "The Czabe" has forged a unique style of no-bullshine honesty about sports: the games, the players, the issues. Now the CzabeCast gives fans a "bonus" 45 minutes of unfiltered Czabe content that cannot be found anywhere else!
Episodes
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The Chicago Bears Might Actually Be Good. Like, Really Good.
00:00 Charch’s open-box Lenovo Legion Go 02:01 A new gadget, old games, and the case for buying now 05:10 The Learjet crash and choosing what tragedy to take in 07:26 Pilot experience, social media, and questions about hiring 10:23 What the co-pilot’s role and crash sequence involved 12:21 Other...
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The Bucs "Went Full Air Force" and Made NFL History!
00:00 Introduction and Lunch Sponsor 00:59 Maryland Football and Interim Coach Discussion 02:54 Student Engagement and Tuition Giveaway 06:06 College Football Rivalries and Their Impact 08:51 Comparing College Football and Basketball Dynamics 12:09 The Importance of Rivalries in College Sports...
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College Football's Strange Days, And Increasingly Empty Stadiums
In this episode, Czabe discusses the transition into standard time after daylight savings, shares insights on college football, including the surprising choices made by College Game Day, and reflects on the current state of college football attendance and its implications. The conversation also...
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A Momentary Heartbreak, Or A Harbinger Of Doom?
Czabe talks about the Brewers with their hands on the trophy for about 10 mins late Tuesday night in Tampa. Now, can they rally behind staff ace The Miz and close it out, or will things get very dicey heading back to Milwaukee? The NBA injury plague is real, and worse than ever. Justin Tucker is...
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When Wisconsin Is In It, They Are In It To Giv'Er!
CZABE SOLO 00:00 Introduction and Listener Feedback 02:52 World Series Excitement and Brewers' Performance 09:59 Wisconsin's Passion for Sports 12:54 Listener Critiques and Personal Reflections 15:42 Industry Challenges and Aging in Media 22:17 Golf Experiences and Listener Suggestions 27:19 WNBA...
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The Pat McAfee "Backlash Era" Has Begun
Czabe, Andy and Gene open on a "super sports equinox," a night when all four major leagues and the WNBA are active, and debate whether October is the best sports month. Gene votes for April. Andy shares stories from his Seattle trip to see his son and grandson, and the group trades food and…
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You Better Check Yo' Swing! A Wild Two Nights In Milwaukee
Czabe is back from Vegas, and has thoughts on the two close call collapses by the Brewers in the 9th inning, plus the real reason why you can't challenge "check swings" via replay - well... yet. The personal foul calls in the NFL are beyond out of control. Cam Skattebo with a first: an offensive...
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Getting The Vegas Sports 101 From J.T. The Brick
Czabe is in Vegas this weekend for some golf and R&R (plus to watch the Brewers in the World Series!) and he caught up with Sirius XM's J.T. The Brick to talk Raiders, the new A's Stadium, and the state of the sports media biz. The Terps pull the plug on Locksley, the NFL is flirting with…
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Little Steven Gettin' Kicked Outta 7th Grade Gym Glass
00:14 Birthday Celebrations and Friendly Banter 02:59 Childhood Mischief and Consequences 06:05 High School Rebellions and Musical Trials 09:00 The Oboe Experience and Instrumental Challenges 12:07 Summer Adventures and Fire Mishaps 14:54 NFL Coaching Blunders and Player Injuries 25:25 The Jalen...
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Tuesday Power Lunch: Andy Pollin and Gene Wang
Jalen Hurts blood clot. Terry Robiskie tells story about Dan Snyder being a cheap ass dick. That time Mr. Ed got a hit off Sandy Koufax. Andy's trip to Atlanta to see the Bears beat the Falcons. Did Mike McCarthy go to the Blue Tent for entirely different reasons than an ankle? The fellas weigh…
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Two Thumbs On The Scale in Provo and Coral Gables
00:00 Introduction to College Football Madness 01:30 The Greatest College Football Saturday Ever 02:57 Auburn's Stunning Upset Over Georgia 04:24 Controversial Calls in Notre Dame vs BYU 07:52 Replay Failures and Human Error 10:46 Critique of College Football Analysts 16:10 Miami vs Florida…
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The NFL "Easter Eggs" This Week Were Simply Fantastic!
EPISODE DESCRIPTION 00:00 Introduction and podcast landscape overview 01:02 The challenge of long-form podcasts and quality focus 02:26 Listener feedback and the value of authenticity 03:25 The importance of chemistry and personality in podcasts 04:52 Humor and timing in sports radio 06:19 NFL...
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Turns Out Basic Strategy, Sometimes Ain't So Basic
Guest: Paul Charchian Rain In Vegas/Utah Rams v Bills Classic Overtime Strategies Debated McVay's Achilles Heel "Mevis Mode" Activated Fantasy Football Impact for MHJ Trade Surging Sleepers to Grab Visit Fantasy World .com Should Dan Quinn Have Been Fired? Remember That Time.... Kelly Clarkson's...
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Tuesday Power Lunch: Andy Pollin and Gene Wong
00:00 Introduction and Lunch Sponsor 00:57 Maryland Football and Coaching Critique 02:30 Game Management and Coaching Accountability 05:07 Quarterback Performance and Decision Making 08:02 Historical Context of Coaching Decisions 10:23 Overtime Rules and Game Management Issues 17:06 NFC East...
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Dan Quinn's End of Game Clownshow Is Likely A Fatal Coaching "Spider Bite"
Czabe flies solo and flies high after a weekend of miscues in both college and pro football. Details matter, people, hoo boy don't they! 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap 01:55 NFL Game Management and Coaching Blunders 03:48 The Chaos of NFL Overtime and Critical Mistakes 10:03 College…
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Media Clowns Taking Big Fat "L's" All Over The Place
Czabe Open 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 02:14 Media news and high-profile provocateurs 04:06 Dave Portnoy's role in media and controversy 05:56 The clash between Barstool and traditional TV 08:01 Corporate jungle and media conflicts 09:53 Fox Sports, Big Noon Kickoff, and Portnoy's…
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The Deadliest Catch Fantasy League That Almost Was
Czabe welcomes PAUL CHARCHIAN to the pod, and shakes loose a story about when Charch almost greenlit a way to play fantasy by drafting boats like the Northwestern or the Cornelia Marie. 00:00 Webcam Technology and Preferences 03:05 Nashville Food Adventures 06:02 Lobster Economics and Deadliest...
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The Shield Goes Zebra Hunting
Oct 05, 2026 - 55 min, 58 sec 00:00 Return to the Studio and NFL Overview 01:02 Officiating Controversies in the NFL 05:21 London Game and Officiating Issues 11:23 Josh Allen's Unique Privileges and Rule Interpretations 18:17 AI in Sports Analysis and Its Limitations 22:28 Deshaun Watson's...
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El Baldo Touches The Belly of the SEC Beast: It Does, Just Means More!
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:58 The Thrill of Sports and Unforgettable Moments 12:10 Baseball's Unique Rules and Controversies 15:59 Experiencing SEC College Football 27:53 Reflections on the College Football Experience 29:09 Celebrating Life and Achievements 30:08 The Booming...
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The Case Keenum Story Is Why Football Teaches The Best Lessons
Czabe is in Nashville and connects with Fantasy Football World's Paul Charchian. 00:00 Exploring Nashville: First Impressions 02:46 The Growth of Nashville: A City on the Rise 06:04 Education and Racial Disparities: A Personal Reflection 08:57 The Case Keenum Story: A Journey of Resilience 12:12...
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Tuesday Power Lunch - Flopping Has Infected the NFL Like A Virus
Czabe is joined by ANDY POLLIN and GENE WANG to talk sports over a lovely steakhouse lunch! 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:49 Media Day and Sports Media Personalities 03:48 Washington Wizards and NBA Turnaround Potential 06:55 NFL Flopping and Rule Changes 08:48 The Problem with…
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The NFL Knows It Has An Unbeatable Sports Entertainment Product
Czabe runs solo on a Monday, and covers a lot of ground. 00:00 Introduction to the Sports Landscape 02:55 NFL Week 3 Highlights and Analysis 05:48 The NFL's Global Reach and Marketing Strategy 09:14 Game Analysis: Cowboys vs. Ravens in Brazil 12:11 Injury Concerns and Player Safety in the NFL…
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The College Sports Hellscape Has Arrived
Now, when your team doesn't win, it's your fault, buddy. Open up the wallet! Who knew we had more than one grammar expert in the audience? Czabe does a wellness check on his former radio buddy Mark Yarbro. Mr. X offers gambling advice and more. Elite tweets. MORE..... Our Sponsors:
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Probing the QB Depth Charts Of Hell
Czabe and Charch take a tour around the league to sort the NFL's "QB2s" into the following categories. They rank them "Actually, Good," then "Decent," then "Non-Awful," then "Awful," and finally "Disgusting," plus a new category Charch made up on the fly. The fellas also talk about Jaxson Dart's...
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Tuesday Power Lunch: Gene Wang - College Football Dreams & Aspirations
Czabe welcomes Gene Wang (DMV Substack, please subscribe) who covered the Maryland vs. Virginia Tech game at College Park. A whole lotta orange invaded. How bad does Maryland really want it when it comes to big time football? Forget analytics ruining sports, here comes private equity. LeBron, the...
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"Ba-Dee-Ya" Indeed My Friends, To All Who Celebrate
Czabe recaps a wild college and pro weekend in football. Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels go down with bad injuries in Week 2. Instant replay has more moments of WTF are we even doing here. Lane Kiffin goes down in Oxford. A true "Sports Hindenburg" in the Vandy vs. NC State game. Aaron Glenn...
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The Sydney Sweeney Non-Troversy Follows The Usual Media Playbook
How to manufacture a fake controversy, with no more than a few social media clips. Andy was right. It's a spear. Is AI going to get "high on its own supply?" Origin of the "obnoxious reporter" parody clip. Oregon QB was tipping his own pitches, so to speak. How much are college football programs...
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What In The Bloody Hell Was Tom Cruise Doing In Taylor Swift's Suite?
00:00 Vikings vs. Packers: A Controversial Win 11:41 Coaching Matters: The Impact on Team Performance 22:51 Legal Troubles: The Josh Jacobs Case 28:00 Racism in Coaching: The Brian Flores Case 29:08 Celebrity Spotlights: Kelsey and Swift 32:06 The Intricacies of Scientology and Public Perception...
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Tuesday Power Lunch: Gene Wong and Andy Pollin
Czabe breaks bread and protein with Gene and Andy over Week 1 in the NFL, the Australia game, the Commanders new pre-game "Show" and "Spiking the Spear" along with a debate about arrows vs. spears. More newspaper layoffs rock the industry. What does the Holly Rowe incident say about the state of...
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High Scoring Blitz Marks Wild Week One In NFL
Czabe recaps Week 1 in the NFL, where TDs and sacks were fast and furious league-wide. Deshaun's very bad day in Jacksonville, Kyler Murray gets jacked up, but the Pack melts down. The Bears nearly hang a 60-burger on the Panthers. The NFL proves it can strike anywhere on the globe with its...
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Honey, I Bought A Whorehouse (Well, Actually... Three)
Czabe welcomes PAUL CHARCHIAN and hits him up with a new business proposition. Baker Mayfield gets paid. But once again, QB prices seem to reflect the cost of NOT having one who is any good. The Rams and Niners engage in a fascinating experiment in sleep and time zone travel. Czabe would go shark...
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The SEC's Cold War Against Lane Kiffin, Is On Again!
Czabe chronicles a dramatic turn of events in College Football this past weekend in both Baton Rouge and Ann Arbor. AL GALDI joins the show to argue that if it's controversy, it's still *good* for the product. A quick thought on all 32 NFL teams before we launch from shore. AI Seinfeld might end…
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It's the "Secret" Game Clock You Aren't Allowed to See
Nothing like a good ol' monster controversy to start the college football season! Western Michigan gets the ol' 60:01 "screw job" in Ann Arbor. But... the check still cleared. Lane Kiffin is another example of where sports has gone completely off the deep end of "dirty and shameless." ANDY POLLIN...
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SNL's Michael Che Gets An AWFL Experience in Ultra-Woke Minnesota
Czabe welcomes PAUL CHARCHIAN to the pod, as he's decamped in Minnesota for 11 days doing various fantasy football shows, appearances, drafts and more. He went to a taping of a live comedy show for Michael Che, and it quickly went off the rails when a virtue signalling white woman decided she…
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LSU's Lane Kiffin Is More Than A Villain, He's An Agent of Chaos
Czabe welcomes Fox Sports' TIM BRANDO to discuss the "Cuban Missile Crisis" standoff between LSU and the SEC, as the threats and rhetoric have reached a whole new level over the NFL "transfer" portal. Who needs a $500 toothbrush? Nobody, but I bet it sells like hotcakes. Tony Romo issues apology,...
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In Broadcasting, the End Is Sudden, and Often Totally Pointless
Czabe welcomes Andy Pollin to the pod, as they discuss esteemed and well-liked Karl Ravech being shown the door at ESPN for reasons nobody really understands. It's the nature of the business, but it doesn't make it any less stupid or annoying. Would you watch the "Fuzz Zone" tennis multi-channel?...
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After the (Daejon) Love Has Gone.....
Czabe flies solo on a busy Monday, as NFL teams whack down to 53, the Packers are in a big bind at RB, and guess who's back in LA! Daejon Love is the best fake sports story since Lenay Kakua and Mantei Teio. The Titans cancel their "Netflix Quarterback" and J.J. McCarthy is still a Viking - for...
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Pour One Out For The NFL Pro Bowl, It Had Been Sick For A Long Time
Czabe welcomes Mr. X to talk about the death of the Pro Bowl, ESPN's "ticker," the misconceptions on "Rover and Overs," why flag football makes financial sense to the league, and more. Are ESPN's special "Interview Games" in MLB (i.e. Field of Dreams, the LL Game) more of an annoyance? How the…
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Dolly Parton: Breasts of a Legend, and a Heart of Gold
Czabe welcomes Fantasy World's PAUL CHARCHIAN to the pod as they discuss the passing of music legend Dolly Parton. Some interesting stats and facts about Dolly, who was truly larger than life. Should NFL teams play ANYBODY of significance or even practice at full speed in August? Nobody knows…
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"I'm Not Going To Pay A Lot For This Trailer Park Prostitute!"
Czabe welcomes ANDY POLLIN as the NFL deals with a shocking — and embarrassing — wildcard story of Niners owner Jed York getting busted for soliciting a $140 prostitute in Ohio. But is it worse than Vrabel with Russini? What will the league do? Probably nothing. The Browns have named Deshaun…
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The Browns QB Horror Show Has Come To A Head
Poor Todd Monken, he's going to be a shell-shocked mess by Thanksgiving at this rate. Deshaun Watson gets caught up in his feels about being booed. I guess the guy never watches his own film, because he fucking sucks. Shedeur might suck even more, but I guess we're going to find out. Czabe goes...
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NFL Franchises In Europe? You Have To Solve The "Tyrone Johnson" Problem First
Czabe welcomes Fantasy World's PAUL CHARCHIAN to discuss the usual wide swath of notable topics. Charch reminds people "we back up" on his podcast and fantasy work. The NFL wants teams in Europe, but there's a problem I don't think can get solved. ZZ Top drummer dies. The argument about "schlock"...
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A Playoff Nightmare, Almost Too Horrific To Think About
Czabe welcomes back MATT MUELLER, aka. "A Man About Film" to discuss a variety of his passions, including this magical Brewers season, the Miz phenomenon, and what would be the biggest disaster possible once October arrives. Also, the Dodgers' financial world is unraveling; what does that mean…
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"Hooray For Andy, He's A Horse's Ass!"
Czabe gives longtime co-host, mentor, and friend ANDY POLLIN his just desserts for a massive career in DC sports radio, as the two recount the many great guests and episodes they had doing "The Sports Reporters." The Jayden Daniels #5 thing has jumped contain and gone viral, but what is the...
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Mr. X Smells Football In The Air, Emerges From The Summer Woods
Czabe welcomes back MR. X to the pod, as it's been a while. It was a tough summer for him, as he lost his father. But I get the "Growing Up X" backstory, including how he was on a youth soccer team that ran the table on everybody in Northern Virginia. We talk about baseball, and the looking...
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Coaches Playing "Red Flag Keepaway"
Czabe welcomes PAUL CHARCHIAN from Fantasy Football World to talk about the usual wide range of topics. Including Kyler Murray winning the QB1 job in Minnesota, Claude's decision to watermark all their AI-written output to deter cheaters, fantasy emasculation, Red Flag keepaway, Ross Tucker, the...
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The "Pack-A-Day" Podcast's Andy Herman
Czabe interviews a guy who made it out of drab Human Resources and is now a fixture covering the Green Bay Packers, Andy Herman. How he did it, and what he learned along the way. The new Highmark Field is getting low marks for seat obstructions and tinytrons, not jumbotrons. Their "Nickel City"...
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The Kicker Roasts The Modern Lombardi
The Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend is in the books, but not before just the 3rd kicker inducted into the Hall, Adam Vinitieri, decided to dunk on his former coach in New England's face with several searing one-liners. The bigger problem with the HOF induction process. Sophie Cunningham gets...
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Golf, Bowling, Steak and Baseball - A Spectacular "Quad-fecta!"
Czabe recounts his jam-packed day of adult man-fun with Josh Albrecht, Eric Gitter, and Bryan Wolf in Milwaukee. It was fun to see the roles reversed on who sucks, and who is good in the two different sports. Christian Yelich is hard to watch at the plate right now, but imagine how hard it is for...
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The Knives Are Out at CBS For Romo
Surely, CBS doesn't want "out" of the Romo business, do they? Well... maybe. Just maybe. Hard to believe, with all of the far worse stuff that broadcasters have been accused of, that Romo might lose his $18 million a year TV gig over a garden-variety DUI. But here we are. Also in the episode, Who...
About this show
Steve Czaban is one of the most experienced daily sports talk radio hosts in the nation. In his 27 year professional career, Steve has worked for every major syndicated sports talk network (Sporting News, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Yahoo Sports Radio, SB Nation Radio), filled in as a guest host for popular national personality Jim Rome, and has worked locally in markets including Santa Barbara, Chicago, Milwaukee, Charlotte and Washington D.C. "The Czabe" has forged a unique style of no-bullshine honesty about sports: the games, the players, the issues. Now the CzabeCast gives fans a "bonus" 45 minutes of unfiltered Czabe content that cannot be found anywhere else!
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