Pod Through the Whistle

College football is officially back — and we’re putting our 2026 predictions on the record.On this episode of Pod Through the Whistle, Shane and Mike break down the biggest takeaways from Week 0, including Davis Warren’s impressive Stanford debut and why his journey from beating leukemia to leading a game-winning drive makes him one of the easiest players in college football to root for.Then it’s time for the full 2026 College Football Preview:Conference champion predictionsMost overrated and underrated teamsHeisman picksWeek 1 games we’re watchingOur complete 12-team College Football Playoff fieldsFinal Four and National Championship predictionsShane finds a way to get Michigan into the playoffAnd our official Plant Your Flag predictions for the seasonWe also react to NFL roster cutdown day, including the Chiefs’ initial 53-man roster, Steelers moves, notable cuts from around the league, and the latest on Keenan Allen.Plus, we check the vibe around MLB before settling the most important competition of the night:our fantasy football draft order via the 100 Yard Rush.College football is here. The NFL is almost here.Football season has officially arrived.🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify📺 Watch on YouTubeDrop your 12-team CFP prediction and National Champion in the comments — and give us one take you’re willing to plant your flag on.

Pod Through the Whistle is back after a week off, and Episode 13 is loaded.Shane and Mike kick things off with a tribute to Dolly Parton and a quick personal update before jumping into the latest around MLB, including the Orioles, Yankees injuries, Cody Bellinger’s return, and Félix Bautista’s rehab.Then it’s a huge NFL discussion:Who gets into the Pro Football Hall of Fame from a stacked group featuring Gronk, Big Ben, Adrian Peterson, Richard Sherman, Antonio Brown, Cam Newton and more?Which previous Hall of Fame snubs deserve to finally get the call?Chiefs and Steelers talkSome absolutely ridiculous NFL scandalsAnd Deshaun Watson wondering why NFL fans don’t like himThen we give some love to Kyle Busch as Joe Gibbs Racing and M&M’s prepare to bring back the iconic M&M’s car for one more tribute run.But one of the best stories in sports right now might be coming out of the Little League World Series.Kinley Rasmus is playing F* You Baseball.**She’s throwing gas, making plays all over the diamond, delivering in clutch moments, and chasing history — while being coached by her dad Cory Rasmus and uncle Colby Rasmus, who helped Phenix City win the Little League World Series back in 1999.We also debut Quick Hitters, talk CTE in the NFL, Tennessee starting a true freshman QB, Drew Allar and Will Howard, and then head into college football with the Big Ten and SEC’s stance on former NFL players and our Week 0 picks.And yes… Shane’s brothers call in.We finish it all with NFL Contender or Pretender.🎧 Pod Through the WhistleAvailable on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, with the video version on YouTube.Leave us a 5-star review or drop a comment — if we read yours on the show, we’ll shout you out next episode.

Mike and Shane crash out over the incompetence of the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.

This week on Pod Through the Whistle, Lots of MLB Trade Talk with the MLB Trade Deadline coming up next Monday. Shane vents about TikTok before diving into one of the wildest NBA rumors of the offseason: LeBron James to the 76ers. We break down Chiefs and Steelers training camp, discuss Warde Manuel's departure from Michigan, debate the newest Madden 99 Club, and react to the Eric Bieniemy family tragedy. Then it's time for baseball as Mike checks in on the Yankees while Shane goes off on the Orioles, Christian Encarnacion-Strand's hot start, and another head-scratching lineup decision. We wrap things up with a game, Mike's Minute, and plenty of sports nonsense along the way.

Our good friend Adam from the ZOOniverse joins the pod! Adam creates some kick-ass cartoons across TikTok and other platforms—and he brings plenty of Giants optimism and Yankees frustration with him. We break down the Orioles’ seven-game heater, the Yankees’ ongoing chaos, NFL offseason winners and losers, and game-by-game predictions for the Giants, Steelers, and Chiefs. We also share the teams that made us fall in love with football, build fantasy rosters, make Super Bowl picks, and enjoy the inevitable nonsense that happens when the ZOOniverse collides with Pod Through the Whistle.

We’re back after a week off, and there’s plenty to catch up on. Shane reacts to the Orioles winning four straight for the first time this season, Mike checks in on the Yankees, and we debate whether Michigan should finally move on from Warde Manuel. Then we build the greatest All-Star team, play Keep 5 Cut 5, draft an all-time Home Run Derby field, and finish with another attempt at going 20-0.

This week on Pod Through the Whistle, we get into Chris Johnson’s ALS diagnosis, MLB trade deadline drama, Brazil beating Japan in the World Cup, and the latest NBA rumors with LeBron, the Warriors, and Jaylen Brown still standing in Boston. We also debate the Mendoza firing, talk Team USA making the knockout rounds, build our MLB All-Star rosters, check in on the Yankees and Orioles, play a round of 20-0, and let Shane cook on why Baltimore is exactly what it looks like: a fundamentally challenged team that may have already told us who they are.

In Episode 9 of Pod Through the Whistle, we break down the Knicks winning it all and the Hurricanes finishing their Cup run, then shift to what feels like the next sports season already starting: Giannis rumors, NBA Draft talk, MLB trade buzz around names like Tarik Skubal, and the College World Series pushing to a Game 3. We also hit Yankees and Orioles check-ins, Bryce Harper and Pete Crow-Armstrong hitting for the cycle, Dusty May leaving Michigan, quick hits from around the sports world, a rant on theme nights, a round of 20-0, and Mike’s Minute to close it out.

In this special episode of Pod Through the Whistle, Shane and Mike sit down with former NFL offensive lineman Tony Mandarich for an honest conversation about football, fame, pressure, faith, family, mistakes, redemption, and second chances.Tony opens up about his journey from being one of the most talked-about draft prospects in NFL history to the lessons he’s learned long after the pads came off. This one goes beyond the game — it’s about life, growth, and what happens when your story doesn’t end where people think it does.A real conversation with a real legend.

In Episode 8 of Pod Through the Whistle, we break down the Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Championship, the Carolina Hurricanes finishing off their Stanley Cup run, and the latest chaos from Omaha and the College World Series. We also hit MLB with Jacob Misiorowski’s ridiculous one-hit Maddux, Mike’s Yankees update, Shane’s Orioles frustration, and Trevor Rogers giving Baltimore a chance in a loss. From there, we get into the Big 12 lawsuit over Brendan Sorsby, UFC at the White House, Patrick Mahomes’ new deal, why Shane covers softball, a game of 20-0, and Mike’s Minute to close it out.

In Episode 7 of Pod Through the Whistle, we open by paying tribute to NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett, then get into the NBA Finals with the Knicks up 2-0 and Karl-Anthony Towns becoming a massive factor in the series against the Spurs. We also break down the chaos of the Stanley Cup Final, give a college baseball update with Omaha taking shape, and hit MLB with Mike talking Yankees and Shane unloading on the Orioles, including the brutal basepath call that helped swing the game. We also talk Tarik Skubal’s rehab start, Denny Hamlin’s win at Michigan and his moment honoring Kyle Busch, plus Mike’s Minute and more real fan sports talk.

In Episode 6 of Pod Through the Whistle, we break down the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final, give a fresh college baseball update as the bracket keeps getting weird, and check in on MLB with Mike talking Yankees and Shane unloading on the Orioles. We also take a minute to talk about Claude Lemieux’s passing and legacy, get into Mike’s June plan, and close with the blockbuster Myles Garrett-to-the-Rams trade and why it might make Los Angeles the team to beat. Real sports talk, real opinions, a little dad life, a little faith, and none of the fake hot-take nonsense.

Pod Through the Whistle is live, and we’ve got a loaded card.Orioles showing signs of life. Talkin' YanksColton Cowser going back-to-back walk-off mode.Tyler O’Neill talk, and yeah, it might be time.Rashee Rice fallout.NASCAR respect for Kyle Busch.NBA and NHL playoff chaos.And trade deadline names that could change everything.

Mike and Shane discuss the 2026 NFL Schedule and both commiserate over their favorite baseball teams...extended games at the end of the pod! Give it a listen y'all

In Episode 3 of Pod Through the Whistle, we get into the Magic blowing a 3-1 lead and why Jamahl Mosley getting fired didn’t exactly come out of nowhere. Mike gives his Celtics thoughts, we make our NBA picks for the next round, then shift to the NHL with Bruins talk, Penguins reality, and where Pittsburgh goes from here. After that, we hit MLB with Tarik Skubal’s injury, Mike’s Yankees soapbox, and a full Orioles crashout on the rotation, the defense, the culture, and the same pitching problems that never seem to go away. It’s NBA pain, NHL pain, and the full duality of baseball right now: the Yankees look like a real operation, and the Orioles look like two scoops. Plus a quick Mahomes update, Mike’s Minute, and the usual real fan chaos.

In Episode 2 of Pod Through the Whistle, we break down our favorite and least favorite picks from the Chiefs and Steelers, talk overall NFL Draft fallout, and get into which teams left us disappointed. We also do an MLB vibe check, hit quick NBA and NHL playoff check-ins, talk about teams we wish would’ve won it all, and mix in some fun with Keep 3 Cut 3 and Mike’s Minute. Real sports talk, real opinions, a little dad life, a little faith, and none of the fake hot-take nonsense.

Welcome to the first episode of Pod Through the Whistle.In this one, Shane and Mike kick things off with NFL Draft talk, break down the picks they liked most, question a few they didn’t, and get into what it all means for their teams going forward. They also check in on the NBA and NHL playoffs, talk through where things stand, and hit some of the biggest storylines shaping the week in sports.This episode is a mix of real sports opinions, honest reactions, and the kind of conversation you’d have with your friends after the game. Nothing overproduced. Just sports, perspective, and a good time.If you’re into football, playoff talk, strong opinions, and a podcast that feels like hanging out with two real fans, this is the place.