Episodes
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Opening Kickoff 10-21-26 CFB Crazy with Bill Bender plus NFC Least
On this show: Dave, Payton, and KP are back to talk: The Jalen Hurts situation and which team in the NFC East do we have confidence in. (1:50-20:30) College Football Writer with Sporting News Bill Bender joins the guys to discuss the 24 team playoff, SEC battles, Ohio State down a QB and so much...
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Opening Kickoff 10-7-26 Its Nasty, Awfully Good Time
On this show: The guys are back together to discuss: Lane Johnson retiring, whats next for the Eagles Why the Steelers are the same NFC South questions Texans, Bucs, Chargers woes Nasty NFL injuries Why you shouldnt listen to Payton.
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Opening Kickoff 9-16-26 Time to Be Crazy
On this podcast: Dave, Payton, and David are back to talk: -Week 1 NFL Reactions -Ravens Impressed -Steelers -Packers Vikings Sporting News Own Bill Bender stops by to talk all things everything college football after the first two weeks of the season.
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Opening Kickoff 9-9-26 NFL Week 1 and CFB Reactions
On this pod: Dave, Payton, and KP are back to: React to all things week 1 in CFB including Dabo, LSU, WMU-MICH, and much more. (1:13-33:00) Plus the guys get you set for week 1 of the NFL Season and more. (34:00-END)
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Opening Kickoff 8-20-26 NFL Preview
On this Podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Kevin Pearce, and Payton Girod are back to preview the 2026 NFL Season picking the NFL Divisional winners, wild card teams, and super bowl picks.
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Opening Kickoff 8-14-26 2026 CFB Preview
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, and Kevin Pearce are back to: -Celebrate the return of Payton Girod -Preview all things College Football including conference winners, dark horses, our CFP Field and National Champions.
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Opening Kickoff 7-30-26 Fall in the Air with Antwan Staley
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel and Kevin Pearce are back as they discuss: -LeBron James finally makes a decision and what to make of his decision and where everyone goes from there. -New York Daily News Writer Antwan Staley joins the guys to discuss everything happening in the NFL including a...
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Opening Kickoff 7-24-26 Just Two Guys Shooting the S@%T
On this podcast: Dave and David are back to talk about the good old days Where does LeBon James go next The latest WNBA issue and the lack of thinking Plus why the SEC needs to sit down and be quiet.
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Opening Kickoff 7-15-26 WNBA Woes and CFB Primer
On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Kevin Pearce are back as they discuss: -Cathy Engelhert and Jason Page issues with Dan Patrick -The Caitln Clark and WNBA Issue Bill Bender of Sporting News joins the guys to prime the college football season and talk about the big matchups, Alabama outlook, Lane...
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Opening Kickoff 6-26-26 Rowan Kavner on MLB Dan Favale on NBA
On this show: Dave and KP are back as they: Discuss the latest with Brandon Sorsby and the NFL. (1:13-8:45) Fox Sports National MLB Writer Rowan Kavner joins the guys to discuss the latest in baseball and the upcoming trade deadline. (8:46-26:30) Dan Favale of Bleacher Report joins the pod to...
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Opening Kickoff 6-10-26 High Horses
On this podcast: Dave, KP, Payton, and David are back to talk: -Brandon Sorsby having new life thanks to the courts -the line that has been crossed -Spurs Knicks Series thus far -David trying to be the voice of reason for rowdy fans holding rowdy fans accountable
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Opening Kickoff 5-28-26 Enter the Arena
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel and Kevin Pearce are back to talk: The legacy of Kyle Busch after his tragic death. The Knicks are going to the Finals Who would the Knicks rather see Spurs-Thunder Series LSU Basketball being sneaky College Sports issue.
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Opening Kickoff Podcast 5-7-26 Who can be The Guy
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Kevin Pearce, and David Miles are back to talk: All things NBA Playoffs after the first round of the playoffs, and what happened in the Celtics-76ers series. (1:13-41:00) Bill Bender of Sporting News joins KP and Dave to talk about March Madness expanding, is...
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Opening Kickoff 4-29-26 Recapping the Draft plus Rounding the Bases
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and Kevin Pearce are back to talk: Paytons review of a Dallas Hotel room (1:13-4:50) Pro Football Network NFL Draft Analyst Ian Cummings joins the guys to discuss the Ty Simpson pick, some of the other picks that stood out, how the Jets and Giants…
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Opening Kickoff 10th Annual Mock Draft Speical
On this podcast: The 10th Annual 2 Round Mock Draft Speical is here featuring: Dave Steinwedel, David Miles, Kevin Pearce, Matt Miller, Brett Dickinson, Zach Blessing and first timer Kyle Adams as GMs. Pro Football Sports Network Draft Expert Ian Cummings returns to break down each pick of the mock.
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Opening Kickoff 4-17-26 We have returned for Playoffs!
On this podcast: Dave and David Miles are back to discuss the 10th annual Opening Kickoff Podcast Mock Draft Special next week. (1:14-6:34) Bleacher Report NBA Writer Dan Favale talks all things NBA Playoffs with Dave, Payton and KP (6:35-32:22) Dave and David talk which player can benefit from a...
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Opening Kickoff 3-27-26 Payton is Gas Man
On this podcast: Dave, Payton, Kev, and David are back to talk: Payton is being a gas man (1:13-10:30) reaction to the Men's and Womens tournament (10:31-43:30) NFL News and Notes and more. (43:31-END)
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Opening Kickoff 3-19-26 Madness in NFL and CBK
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel is back to talk: All things March Madness with Bill Bender of Sporting News including a region-by-region breakdown of the bracket, the stars we want to watch, upsets to see, who we think wins it all and more. (3:41-30:38) Plus Antwan Staley talks Broncos trade,...
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Opening Kickoff 3-12-26 Lies, Decpetion, Chicken Wings
On this show: Dave, Payton, and David Miles are back to discuss: The mess in the NFL including Maxx Crosby trade falling apart, Ravens moving on, Eagles tough decisions, and more NFL Free Agency moves. (9:01-42:30) The guys discuss Bam scoring 83 points and the Hawks interesting promotion night....
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Opening Kickoff 3-6-26 We Sleep in April with Kerry Miller
On this show: Dave and KP return to discuss some of the latest nuggets from the NBA and other sports. (1:13- 34:00) Bleacher Reports own Kerry Miller stops by to breakdown the push to the madness, Miami of Ohio's resume, bubble teams, a star studded field, and more. (34:10-END)
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Opening Kickoff 2-12-26 NBA gone wild with Dan Favale
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Kevin Pearce, and David Miles are back to talk: All things NBA Trade Deadline fallout with Bleacher Report own Dan Favale (2:31-31:30) The guys break down all things post super bowl and the storylines after it. (31:31-END)
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Opening Kickoff 1-29-26 HOF is Fraudlent
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Kevin Pearce are back to talk: How the Hall of Fame screwed up with Bill Belicheck, does the system need to be fixed, what does it mean for Tom Brady. Bills or Browns who had the worst coaching search, Ravens and Steelers hires and so much more.
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Opening Kickoff 1-15-26 Ian Cummings scouts the draft
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Kevin Pearce are back to talk: All things NFL Draft with Ian Cummings including the QB class, Dante Moore returning to Oregon, Ruben Bain, the strength of these classes and more. (2:06-40:05) Payton and Dave discuss Mike Tomlin leaving the...
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Opening Kickoff 1-8-26 New Year Same Football
On this podcast: Dave, Payton, KP and David ring in 2026 with a loaded football show including: New York Daily News Reporter Antwan Staley joining the guys to talk: Black Monday in the NFL, The Ravens firing John Harbaugh, whats next for both, the curious case of Brian Flores, and preview Super...
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Opening Kickoff 12-18-25 Ty Schiner on CFB Playoffs plus Joe Burrow is moody
On this podcast: Dave, Payton, Kev, and David are back as the guys welcome in CFB podcaster and writer Ty Schiner to talk: -Michigan in another scandal -Where do they go from here -Lane Kiffin -Tulane/Ole Miss and JMU/Oregon chances for chaos -What happens if Bama loses and more (2:00-28:35) Kev...
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Opening Kickoff 12-11-25 CFB Madness with Jay Busbee
On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back to discuss the latest breaking news in college football and Michigan. (1:13-14:49) Yahoo Sports College Football Writer Jay Busbee joins the guys to discuss the college coaching carosuel, Notre Dame temper tantrum, the CFP brackets and more....
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Opening Kickoff 12-6-25 Matt Murschel on the Coaching Moves and NFL Takes
On this pod: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back as the guys break down: All the big storylines in the NFL after a wild week 13 in the NFL (1:13-32:29) Matt Murschel joins the guys to breakdown the craziness of the coaching cycle in college football, the ramifications of conference...
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Opening Kickoff 11-20 Swiping on CFB and NFL
On this pod: Dave, Kev, Payton, and David are back to talk: What they are thankful for this year, and dating apps. (1:13-11:00) Lane Kiffin and his coaching roller coaster, and James Franklin. (11:01-31:14) Sanders starting, NFC wide open and Eagles drama (31:15-END)
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Opening Kickoff 11-13 The Chill of November Football with Antwan Staley
On this podcast: Dave and KP are back to talk: All things NFL with New York Daily News Jets Beat Writer Antwan Staley including the Jets Outlook, Giants firing Daboll, Bills woes, Ravens surging, whos the top dog in the NFC and a lot more. (2:31-27:30) The guys pick the big games in the Week 11...
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Opening Kickoff 11-6-25 Bill Bender on CFB and NFL Hot Takes
On this pod: Dave, KP and David are back to talk: Their takes on the intial college football playoff rankings. (1:13-2:15) A deep dive into the NFL Trade Deadline and NFL Hot or Cold Takes. (2:16-32:00) Sporting News College football writer Bill Bender stops by to discuss all the head coach...
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Opening Kickoff 10-30 Dan Favale talks Hardwood, Arif Hasan on Hard Knocks
On this Podcast: Dave Steinwedel and Kevin Pearce are back to talk with: Bleacher Report's own Dan Favale talks all things NBA including the gmabling scandal, Spurs hot start, Knicks kings of the East, Sixers and some thoughts about the East and the Western Conference. (2:06-23:40) NFL Writer…
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Opening Kickoff 10-16-25 Penn State needs a Reality Check
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Kevin Pearce, and David Miles are back to discuss: The firing of James Franklin and what is next for Penn State. Can Indiana keep their HC and more in CFB. (1:13-28:45) The guys discuss the Eagles issues, the Bills struggles, Ravens hope and look...
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Opening Kickoff 10-8-25 NFL Truths
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Kevin Pearce are back to talk all things NFL including: -Eagles lose but do questions remain? -Patriots upset the Bills. Are they ready for the playoffs? -Tampa Bay needs some love -joe Flacco's AFC North tour -Joanthan Gannon fined -Ravens...
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Opening Kickoff 9-24-25 Back in Black
On this sho: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles, and Kevin Pearce are back to discuss: Who should win the AL MVP (1:13-4:00) Bunch of College football news including Mike Gundy, Clemson, Oregon/Penn State, Ole Miss, and much more. (4:31-26:30) A break down of the Lions-Ravens, Bengals…
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Opening Kickoff 9-10-25 Jay Busbee on CFB and NFL Week 1 Takeaways
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles, and Kevin Pearce are back as the guys talk all things football including: Yahoo Sports Writer Jay Busbee joins the guys to discuss the state of Alabama football, how bad this could get for Florida, Florida State might be legit, Arch...
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Opening Kickoff 9-3-25 Week 1's are everywhere
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel is back and join Payton Girod and David Miles to talk all things Week 1's including: The big takeaways from week 1 of the CFB season including who had the worst weekend, UNC, Arch Manning, Clemson, ACC Back? Big 12 chaos, and more. (3:11-28:10) Micah parson trade,...
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Opening Kickoff 8-28-25 NFL Preview plus week 1 CFB
On this podcast: Dave is away so Payton Girod, and David Miles welcome in Kevin Pearce to host as the guys discuss the mega slate of week 1 in college football with their thoughts on all the big matchups on the weekend slate. The guys then dive into the NFL and make their predictions for all the...
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Opening Kickoff 8-22-25 Erick Hellwig joins and CFB Preview
On this show: After their summer hitaus Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and David Miles return to podcast civilization to talk: with comedian Erick Hellwig about life, Payton's 29 future bets, NFL uniforms and more. (4:01-40:00) The guys dive into college football and give their picks for the ACC,...
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Opening Kickoff 7-30-25 Dave McCarthy guest hosts plus MLB Trade Deadline with Kerry Miller
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel and David Miles are back for a loaded podcast including: Sirus XM NHL Network Radio Host Dave McCarthy joins the guys to talk about the Maple Leaf fans that went after him. The Maple Leafs offseason decisions, how Florida is still number 1 and can't be touched…
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Opening Kickoff 7-24-25 On the Gridiron with Antwan Staley and Shehan Jeyarajah
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back and head to the gridiron to talk all things NFL and College Football. (1:10-2:05) New York Daily News Jets Writer Antwan Staley hops on to discuss the Bengals and contracts, what happened with the NFLPA, new outlook for the Jets, Aaron...
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Opening Kickoff 7-15-25 Dan Favale on Free Agency, Jared Diamond from the All Star Game
On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back to talk: How Payton is adjusting to Texas (1:12-2:25) Bleacher Report National NBA Writer and Hardwood Knocks Podcast Host Dan Favale joins the show to discuss the Bucks, Knicks hiring Mike Brown, LeBron leaving, why free agency has been…
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Opening Kickoff 7-8-25 The Dog Days Arrive
On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and David Miles are back to discuss how their fourth of July weekends went. Payton details his trek from PA to Texas and how he got pulled over twice in one hour. (1:12-16:00) The guys discuss the Bucks situation, KD being traded to the Rockets, how…
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Opening Kickoff 6-24-25 Jay Busbee on the Iron Bowl, Kerry Miller on a wild week in MLB
On this show: Dave Steinwedel and guest host Kevin Pearce are back for a jam packed pod featuring: Yahoo Sports Columinst and author of the new book " Iron in the Blood" Jay Busbee joins the guys to discuss the book, the history of Auburn and Alabama, Nascar vs F1, The current landscape of…
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Opening Kickoff 6-18-25 MLB Trade, Stanley Cup reactons, ESPN
On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod discuss: why are all inclusive resorts so expensive (1:10-7:45) The shocking trade of Rafael Devers to the Giants and how could we get to this point. (7:46-22:30) The guys discuss whether Edmonton shot themselves in the foot, McDavid and his future....
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Opening Kickoff 6-10-25 We Hate Streaming Plus Sports!
On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back to discuss Aaron Rodgers offically a Steeler, Nick Chubb going to the Texans, and Jaire Alexander no longer a Packer. (3:00-18:05) Why the Stanely Cup Playoffs have been hard to read and OKC should win the Finals. (18:06-25:00) College...
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Opening Kickoff 6-3-25 Sports Media is Broken
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Brandon Stephens are back to talk: The Knicks putting up banners early. (1:10-4:15) Baseball having a wild ejection, umpires having too much power, can the Rockies win 20 games? (4:16-22:30) THe guys discuss what happens with Inside the NBA…
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Opening Kickoff 5-28-25 Playoffs, Breaking Points in Football
On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and David Miles are back to talk: Payton driving from PA to Texas. (1:01-8:00) The Steelers and Aaron Rodgers saga (8:01-28:30) The rumblings coming out of College Football (28:31-40:00) The NBA and NHL Playoffs (40:01-END)
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Opening Kickoff 5-13-25 Jessica Kleinschmidt on MLB plus NBA
On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back to talk: How their moods are. (1:10-6:20) A's Pre and Post Game Host Jessica Kleinschmidt joins the show to talk Rafel Devers, the struggles of the Orioles, the influence of front offices in daily baseball...
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Opening Kickoff 5-7-25 NBA Playoffs plus Draft Talk
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and David Miles are back to talk the latest in sports and apologize for missing last week. (1:02-2:30) Bleacher Report NBA Writer and Hardwood Knock Podcast Host Dan Favale joins the show to discuss all things NBA Playoffs including a look at each...
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2025 Opening Kickoff Mock Draft Special
On this podcast: It is the annual 2-Round Opening Kickoff Mock Draft Speical Featuring: General Mangers representing the 32 franchises: Dave Steinwedel David Miles Todd Michaelson Brandon Stephens Bryce Partlow Winters Mill High School Head Football Coach Matt Miller Sporting News College…
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