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Since every announcer and their grandma are talking about team “rebuilds” during the NBA and NHL playoffs right now, we decided  to break down what that really means and the tough decisions it takes to make it happen.00:00 Intro02:10 Lil oopsie…Dad correction06:30 Wemby elbows a dude in the neck11:21 NBA Draft Lottery: The Ping Pong Ball Bonanza15:09 Charlotte Hornets working on their rebuild18:30 MAILBAG: Who are the Habs??21:18 what is a team rebuild?33:18 NHL Playoffs update...the tables have turnedThis is the sports show for noobs who still wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby GerstnerAI Summary:In this episode, we explore the intricacies of team rebuilds in sports, focusing on NBA, NHL, and NFL strategies. We discuss concepts like tanking, draft strategies, and how teams sustain success over time, with insights from a seasoned sports analyst.Key words: sports rebuild, team tanking, NBA draft, NHL playoffs, sports strategy, team management, sports analytics

Kentucky Derby! Pettiest coach ever! Smelling salts! We were so busy this episode that we mostly forgot to talk about hockey! But come get the scoop on some of the latest in sports. Welcome back to the most dumbed down sports show around.00:00 Intro02:38 Mailbag! Pettiest coach award05:41 The Use of Smelling Salts in Sports10:11 Visitor locker rooms14:34 LeBron James Retirement Rumors17:14 Unbelievable Kentucky Derby victory33:17 NBA Playoff Surprises36:40 a story about...Spirit Airlines?42:26 SportSense-25-Intro Titles-MAIN-1-END.mp4This is the sports show for noobs who still wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby GerstnerAI summary:Most sporting moments are about the game — but this episode reveals wild stories from the sports world you’ve never heard before. From a petty coach’s slow march off the field to ammonia-sniffing athletes boosting their focus, these behind-the-scenes tales turn the ordinary into unforgettable. If you thought you knew everything about sports culture, think again — intriguing, hilarious, and eye-opening, this episode is your backstage pass to the weird and wonderful side of sports.Discover how a college baseball coach's slow, petty walk after an ejection became a viral moment, and learn what inhaling ammonia salts has historically meant for athletes—think boxing, hockey, and beyond. We break down surprising locker room traditions like pink-painted visitor spaces, and reveal how a Kentucky Derby race once made history with a last-minute underdog victory and a record number of viewers.You'll also hear about LeBron's potential retirement, the mind games of “rope-a-dope,” and jaw-dropping playoff comebacks like the Pistons' stunning rally from a 3-1 series deficit. Plus, find out how Southwest Airlines’ heartfelt gesture turned a routine flight into a touching celebration—proof that even in the corporate chaos, class still rules.This episode isn’t just about sports—it’s about the stories, moments, and culture that make athletes and teams fascinating, funny, and surprisingly human. Perfect for sports fans and casual listeners alike, these tales will have you viewing the game in a whole new light. Think you know sports? Think again.

From hockey to football, we talk about the latest in sports and how the ownership can be the absolutely difference maker in whether a team fails or succeeds. 00:00 Intro05:26 Dad's current little league baseball team10:55 HISTORICAL WEEKEND FOR MARATHONS20:54 NHL Playoffs Round 1 update23:56 Utah giving Vegas a run for their money27:28 NBA Playoffs Round 1 update30:00 NFL Draft 2026!!This is the sports show for noobs who still wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

WOW it’s an exciting time in the sports world, lots o’ stuff going on but especially in hockey and basketball as the playoffs kick off for each. Emotions run high and play gets rougher with so much on the line. Come get the sports scoop for noobs with me and my resident sports expert, my old man. 00:00 Intro01:34 MLB opening day!08:00 Patriots head coach gets caught red handed...11:03 Why hockey playoffs are THE BEST18:38 Empty nets in hockey25:28 NBA Playoffs Overview28:11 Government overreach into sports??30:15 NFL Draft anticipationThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Dad regales us this week with tales of Rory McIlroy winning his second Masters tournament in a row. Come on in, the grass is fine.00:00 Intro02:29 Hurricanes spank Utah Mammoth04:45 The MaStERs recap09:23 how Rory McIlroy just won twice in a rowThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Well look what the cat drug in…Dad’s back and he walks us through the conclusion of this season of college basketball and talks us through a couple other big bits of sports news.00:00 Intro05:59 Michigan basketball's utter domination10:11 How refs can let basketball get UGLY16:27 Michigan's unique team bond19:22 UCLA's glorious women's bball championship23:12 how Trump is shaking up college sports25:01 upcoming sports25:45 "robbing" home runs insane record by Jo Adell31:23 Tiger Woods...bleh33:18 MAILBAG: tormenting Dad with a hypothetical35:59 Wrap-up and future topicsThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week’s episode features one of the biggest basketball fans I know, and he absolutely stoops all the way down to my level to help me understand the basics of the upcoming conclusion to March Madness. He breaks down each of the teams with their different styles and histories, and I gain slightly more of a clue.00:00 Introduction to Chris Stevenson01:49 naming a baby after Kevin Durant06:33 Tiger Woods got in trouble...again09:10 Getting ready for the Final Four18:48 understanding Arizona's Basketball Style22:39 How you want March Madness to go25:11 who's the next Kevin Durant?This is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

The NCAA basketball tournament starts off with the destruction of every single bracket on the planet (literally no perfect brackets left) and some already iconic moments between players, coaches, and fans. Get the scoop for noobs in this week’s short episode.00:00 highlights of March Madness first two rounds10:23 the best basketball commentators15:50 a look at the Sweet 1617:54 classy coach of St. JohnsThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

ASDfKakHYb it’s time for March Madness!Join the SportSense Bracket Group00:00 Intro04:58 March Madness Overview06:35 side note...World Baseball Classic11:15 USA Paralympic hockey ALSO defeats Canada for gold13:35 Dad's reaction to the March Madness bracket22:06 Cinderella Stories in March Madness27:06 a little team to root for33:58 dumb decisions36:48 villains and heroes of this year's tournament40:15 the unconventional strategy of Arizona43:25 Predictions47:31 The chaos of March Madness bracketsThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week my dad gets a break while Mike Moser from BYU Athletics steps in to help me prep for March Madness by understanding some more basketball basics!00:00 Intro05:02 basketball positions explained17:42 Team Strategies and Styles of Play28:22 Final Thoughts and Tips for New FansThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week starts our prep series for 2026’s March Madness tournament—the pinnacle of college basketball if you haven’t heard!! We start off by clearing up one of the most confusing parts of the game as a new viewer: FOULS.00:00 Intro02:19 WTF NFL fans?08:20 breaking the rules in basketball!09:30 what's a personal foul?15:08 what are team fouls?19:27 spectrum of bad to really bad fouls29:53 difference between fouls and "violations"35:20 refs are a special kind of peopleThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

We flaunt our American pride hard in this episode.00:00 Intro and proud to be Americans03:53 Kevin Durant's Burner Accounts07:30 F1 Cars Redesign for 202609:17 US Women's hockey domination13:52 US Men's hockey ends 46 year olympic gold drought23:10 Jack Hughes' iconic bloody grin29:35 Connor Hellebuyck's miraculous saves34:45 Honoring the Gaudreau family after the game38:40 Alyssa Liu: Breaking Barriers in Figure Skating39:21 March Madness teaserThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Wipeouts, scandals, relationship drama, wild interviews, and more are all over this year’s Winter Olympic Games in Italy. If you don’t know much about sports, tune in to get our Olympic Digest for Noobs this week!00:00 Intro01:15 Duncan Powell's insane foul03:46 CROTCHGATE08:37 Canadian Curling Scandal and Memes17:49 Olympian admits to cheating on gf19:25 USA snowboarder robbed by Frenchies23:36 Top USA figure skaters robbed by Frenchie29:49 USA bobsled team falls apart32:39 Olympians compared to normies35:49 Women's Hockey Dominance at the OlympicsThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Who did it better, Bad Bunny or Kid Rock? Dive on in as my dad breaks down what happened in the Super Bowl game of the Seahawks versus the Patriots, I talk about some quirky Olympics stuff, and dad predicts which teams are gonna break out next season.00:00 Intro02:00 MAILBAGGGG07:03 UNC fan punches Duke coach10:31 Winter Olympic update12:12 Doubles luge is WILDIN16:03 Lindsey Vonn's tragic Olympic conclusion19:18 SPORT SPEAK: "Three and out"21:21 Super Bowl LX reaction35:16 the quirks of Super Bowl LX39:54 what's next season looking like?This is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

From one sports noob to another…look, I’ve been doing this podcast with my Dad for over 1.5 years and while I’m starting to find some of this slightly interesting, I still hardly give a crap when it comes to watching a sports game that’s not my one favorite team in the one sport I like (which is hockey…I have no friends).BUT…hearing the stories of the people behind a big cultural event kinda game like this gets me as close as I can to somewhat caring enough to look at the TV between the commercials. So, join us this week to hear about the main characters of Super Bowl LX, Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots, and maybe you’ll be ever so slightly interested in this really weird part of our American culture this Sunday.00:00 Intro01:06 another fake hair incident smh05:33 Lindsey Vonn's return to the Olympics10:06 Is skijoring making a comeback?...13:06 Sport Speak: Super Bowl gameday terms27:15 Super Bowl LX is gonna be a grudge match34:04 Coach Mike vs. Coach Mike44:45 which QB do we root for??This is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Hello sports noobs, this week we’re talkin’ about the Seahawks and Patriots, the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy, and a few random things about football and sports culture.00:00 Introduction to Sports Sense and Current Events01:42 Changing CFP Rules04:09 we undersold Fernando Mendoza's story09:04 puffy looking helmets in the NFL12:34 Sport Speak "WAGs"14:22 Alex Honnold climbs Tapei 10120:03 NFL Conference Championships recap31:31 BYU basketball tidbits34:35 Winter Olympics previewThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Keaton and my dad explain for the noobs how Indiana’s incredible turnaround from the being THE WORST to THE BEST in college football was made possible, and we also continue to prep for this year’s Super Bowl.00:00 Intro02:35 Sport Speak: "Winning season"05:35 How Indiana won the national championship43:08 NFL playoff update—just two rounds to goThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Football, football, and football oh my! It is absolute PEAK football season so you’re gonna wanna know what the heck everyone’s talking about. This week, we break down the structure of the NFL and its playoff bracket so even the noobiest of us can understand how to talk about it. Then we get dad’s take on the latest round of both college and NFL playoffs as we head into another big weekend of games.00:00 Intro05:09 Mailbag!18:30 Sport Speak: NFL structure of playoffs22:34 College Football Championship incoming32:51 NFL Playoff first round recapThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Ok so 2026 is looking WACKY, tune in to hear about the weird and possibly wonderful sporting events ahead of us this year. We’ll also catch you up on the latest with the college football playoffs and the start of the NFL playoffs.00:00 Intro04:41 Sport Speak: "Rust vs. Rest"08:03 what are the different kinds of refs in football?17:20 NFL Playoff Bracket Breakdown37:47 CFP update: semifinals41:29 the UK's "Commonwealth Games"44:09 Trump's "Patriot Games"46:16 the "Enhanced Games"51:36 final CFP predictionsThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Take a ride down memory lane with us as we look back at the moments in 2025 that will be referenced, joked about, and probably have movies made about for a long, long time.00:00 Intro02:33 SPORT SPEAK: "Extracurricular activity"05:51 The worst trade in history10:50 Utah Mammoth branding11:55 End of an NFL dynasty? KC Chiefs fall off15:50 The greatest World Series ever18:53 Rory McIlroy's Grand Slam Achievement22:03 Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's record24:36 NFL draft drama with Shedeur Sanders28:08 OKC become NBA champs for their first time28:33 Philip Rivers returns to football31:14 NBA gambling arrests34:19 College Football Playoff updateThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

It’s Christmas so I held our baby while we recorded!! Idk if his squeaks came through the audio because I barely edited this thing, but come on in and get acquainted with the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoffs among other things.00:00 Introduction and Setup00:20 Philip Rivers' crazy comeback02:29 MAILBAG: Army v. Navy04:41 SPORT SPEAK: "Two-Minute Drill"09:05 College Football Playoffs round 119:30 Christmas Week gamesThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week was a lot.00:00 Intro01:15 Mailbag: does recruiting matter anymore?06:26 Sport Speak: "Heisman"13:06 TIME Athlete of the Year: A'ja Wilson17:38 Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are done20:02 Has money in college sports gone too far?29:43 Another football coach falls from grace (this time it's Michigan's)32:48 Philip Rivers pulled from retirement for a playoff run43:11 This week's Big GameThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Get out your brackets because this week, we ride the highs and lows of BYU’s season, and sort out the conference-champ chaos shaking up the playoff picture. We also answer questions like, what’s the big deal with the new Formula 1 champion? What are bowl games even for now? And why should we all watch the Bills play the Patriots this week?00:00 Intro02:16 Mailbag: Ex Penn State coach's cookie jab10:55 Sport Speak: "Shot"13:52 new F1 Champion crowned21:12 THE CFP BRACKET IS DECIDED36:32 What are the CFP matchups?41:38 the future of college football45:43 THE BIG GAME: Bills v. PatriotsThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Dad reveals the shocking truth about who decides which football teams are allowed into the final championship tournament, we reminisce on a thrilling Thanksgiving week of football, and we break down why Lane Kiffin would leave his team just as the college football playoffs are about to begin.00:00 Intro01:18 Thanksgiving recap...finally some good football10:59 Who decides your destiny in college football?28:20 POACHED COACH...Lane Kiffin's dramatic moveThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Come on in and get caught up on the latest upsets in NFL and college football, and stay locked in as we prep you for the week’s upcoming Thanksgiving games that you’ll almost certainly be surrounded by at your in-law’s house.00:00 Intro02:09 BYU stays in the championship runnings!08:30 Are athletes nicer than they use to be?12:34 Bonus BYU tidbits18:35 Rams are the best team in the NFL20:30 Daddy Tidbits: epic comebacks this weekend21:27 F1 drama in Vegas23:12 Surviving Thanksgiving football convosThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.This week Cooper and his dad discuss the exciting sports events surrounding Thanksgiving week, including key NFL matchups and college football rivalries. They reflect on the evolving nature of sportsmanship, highlighted by BYU's community service efforts amidst rivalry tensions. The conversation also touches on the competitive landscape of the NFL and the recent drama in Formula One, providing listeners with insights and tips for engaging in sports discussions during family gatherings.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

More underdogs, more upsets, and MORE FIRINGS. Honestly just don’t be a coach right now. We bring you another week in sports news for sports noobs.00:00 Intro02:40 Mailbag!!07:54 Sport Speak: "Game Ball"16:23 Being a professional coach in 202526:58 The underdog story of the Faroe Islands soccer team32:40 Georgia puts the nail in Texas' coffin34:12 The resurgence of the New England Patriots39:17 Oh AND the resurgence of the Denver Broncos!43:42 THE BIG GAMEThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected]

This week, get caught up on the winners and losers of this season of college football! Plus we review some viral football moments and mourn the first loss of BYU this season.00:00 Intro01:58 Can you tackle by grabbing hair?04:27 Gobbling glizzies in the end zone07:17 Jalen Brown's Hairline Spray Incident12:35 Sports Speak: "Airing it out"15:42 (Trigger warning) Death of Cowboys player shocks community19:23 Tallest teenager in college basketball history21:41 College Football Playoff Rankings: Surprises and Predictions30:42 College Basketaball FATHERLY PREDICTIONS33:48 THE BIG GAME(s)This is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

The epic battle between the LA Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, what even IS an inning, what Flavor Flav is doing for the Olympics, and the tragic life of being a Jets fan.00:00 Intro02:35 Mailbag and Corrections11:45 Defining Innings in Baseball14:43 2025 World Series setup19:38 “THE GREATEST WORLD SERIES EVER”31:45 "Every team needs a Will Smith"43:13 The Impact of Technology on Sports Viewing44:17 Flavor Flav: The Unexpected Sports Sponsor47:45 NFL Celebrations and the No Fun League50:18 The Sad Reality of Jets Fans53:04 Big Game Predictions: NFL and College Football54:01 BYU shoutoutThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

In this episode of Sports Sense, Cooper and his dad discuss the infamous Billy Goat Curse of the Chicago Cubs, a major illegal gambling scandal involving NBA players and coaches, mid-season coaching changes in college football, and upcoming games in the NFL and college football.01:45 Sport Speak: "Pennant"05:19 The Billy Goat Curse09:26 Massive illegal sports gambling bust!27:39 LSU's coach fired mid season31:39 MLB World Series update34:59 Big Game recap: Cowboys v. Broncos37:43 This week's Big GameThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week, Dad and I break down the end of the MLB playoffs, the heated BYU–Utah rivalry game, and some insane performances in the NFL. A light and breezy episode with our toes out in North Carolina.02:14 Who's going into the MLB World Series?06:53 The Holy War: BYU vs Utah15:14 Bo Nix pulls off a record-setting upset18:54 Lions' backups defeat Baker MayfieldThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of SportSense by putting a seafood dinner on the line. Dad breaks down the concept of the '12th man' in football, the rise of insane NFL player Cam Skattebo, and the shocking mid-season firing of Penn State's head football coach. And for the first time ever on the show, we talk about chess. As a sport.00:00 SportSense anniversary celebration at the beach01:50 Sport Speak: "THE 12TH MAN"05:48 Skattebo Mania: the craziest player in the NFL14:31 Penn State's coach falls from grace21:08 Chess champion launches his opponent's king26:14 WHO IS THIS PLAYER quiz for a seafood dinner43:20 Recap of last week's Big Game(s)47:45 The Big Game: Lions vs. BuccaneersThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week in sports: um, a provoked stabbing?! We break down the insane story (what we know so far) of Mark Sanchez, former star quarterback and successful sports commentator. We also get you caught up on the start of the MLB playoffs, plus some major major upsets in both the NFL and college football.01:41 Sport Speak: "Gridiron"09:10 Sport Speak: "Wild Card"12:25 MLB playoffs begin!16:21 Florida State made Miami SWEAT19:38 Baker Mayfield loves to procrastinate winning24:59 NFL's mega upsets28:45 Mark Sanchez stabbed and ARRESTED35:07 The Big Game(s)This is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Drama everywhere, tea spilling all over, this week was an interesting one in sports. Escape with us into this silly world this week as we dig into college rival boyfriends, insane New York golf fans at the Ryder Cup, and super cool comeback kids in the NFL. Topics:02:36 how Grandpa Epps pioneered jogging04:59 Sport Speak: The Over/Under08:03 Dad's secret sports betting incident10:28 LSU vs. Ole Miss (boyfriend humbled before future FIL)14:55 Tom Cillo, the 58-year-old linebacker19:20 Oregon vs. Penn State...this coach can't catch a break25:09 The Ryder Cup...brutal New Yorkers bully the Europeans32:31 the Chiefs are BACK baby35:18 wait, can you tie in football?41:38 The Big Game(s)This is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

It was a weird and wonderful week of sports. Lots of rare and never-before-seen stunts were pulled off, and losing teams are getting desperate to bounce back.00:51 BYU vs ECU04:55 Sport Speak: College Football "Rankings"18:58 Mailbag: Army's inspirational coach22:17 Baseball play of the year26:19 UNC's coach continues getting trolled29:15 Arch Manning getting too cocky too fast32:06 Carolina Panthers SHUT OUT the Atlanta Falcons35:59 Big Game Recap: Eagles vs. Rams39:14 Big Little Game: Oregon v. Penn State40:04 THE BIG GAME: Baltimore Ravens v. KC ChiefsThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

After a gut-wrenching week across the country, people sought some reprieve with some exciting football matchups and big upsets. It feels trivial to talk about sports at a time like this, but at the same time, it’s cool how a weird game with a cone-shaped ball can bring people together.Topics:01:22 Sport Speak: "Retiring a jersey"09:34 Texas and Arch Manning's shocking start15:38 How the KC Chiefs have fallen...23:18 The Big Game: Eagles v. RamsThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

It ended up being a surprisingly spicy week in the sports world with a crazyyy comeback game in the NFL, shocking upsets in college football, and merch continually being stolen from children in the stands.Topics:00:00 Intro05:27 Sport Speak: FUMBLES11:42 U.S. Open (tennis) winners14:07 Bill Belichick's college coaching debut flop...19:29 College football UPSETS23:09 Ravens v. Bills crazy recap30:33 Dramatic NFL trade of Micah Parsons36:53 THE BIG GAME: Eagles v. Chiefs42:03 The joys of stealing from childrenThis is the sports show for noobs who don’t want to keep up with sports but wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Between the U.S. Open (tennis) and the launch of college football, we saw a lot of sore, sore losers both on the courts and in the stands. Come on in to get a load of the viral moments that made this week rich soil for memes and articles galore.Topics:00:00 Intro01:43 Sport Speak: "U.S Open" (tennis)08:43 Viral Drama at the U.S. Open15:37 Ohio St. versus Texas22:40 Alabama versus Florida State25:38 Our official predictions: the next College football champion32:47 THE BIG GAME of the week36:10 Bonus: BYU updateFollow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

We’re launching Season 2 with some quirky little news stories before college football overtakes everything this weekend.Topics:00:00 Welcome to Season 203:02 Sport Speak: "Week 0" of College Football11:18 Crybaby kickers from Australia17:50 Milwaukee Brewers win burgers for entire city22:18 Tommy Fleetwood won a PGA tournament thanks to a gnat30:56 The BIG GAME: Texas v. Ohio State35:25 Daddy Tidbits: The dramatic shift in college footballFollow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Cooper faces Dad’s ultimate test. After a year of asking dumb questions, can he actually name the best athletes, the championship teams, the minutia of records being broken, and more??Topics:00:00 Intro00:34 Official Season 1 Test of Cooper's Sports Knowledge16:50 SportSense Season 2 teaser17:45 Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce...sigh....23:33 Paramount+ is gonna make UFC cheap!!Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week we start winding down Season 1 of SportSense by bringing back some of our former guests to revisit some of the most exciting moments of the past year of sports and looking forward to what’s to come in Season 2.Timecodes:00:00 Intro01:01 Meet Evan West02:47 BYU Basketball hot streak04:40 Looking forward to Ultimate Frisbee playoffs06:49 Re-meet Zak Kandare07:15 the UFC "point-down"13:50 Looking forward to our bet17:31 Final Thoughts and Farewell17:48 Re-meet Casey Epps18:21 the best memories of a North Carolina sports fan20:36 Looking forward to a better Panthers season26:39 Chris Swank: BYU football during a hurricane28:09 Looking forward to the LA Chargers season30:37 Looking forward to BYU Basketball35:18 Re-meet Keaton Epps35:54 the coolest Olympic target shooter ever37:31 Scotty Scheffler's golf dominance40:20 the guy who's bothered to play in the NBA43:36 Looking forward to changes in College Football44:36 Looking forward to new coach of NC State basketball46:04 Looking forward to all of our SportSense Main CharactersFollow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week we dive back into current events because there was some cool and sad and wacky and weird news in the world of sports and beyond. Find out why my wife wants to watch Happy Gilmore 2, why a NYC shooter targeted the NFL, and what some wacky people are up to at recent WNBA games.Timecodes:00:00 More of the best sports movies ever10:11 Coach Prime reveals he beat cancer15:36 Cal "The Big Dumper" Raleigh sets records20:59 NYC shooting targeting the NFL HQ31:10 Explosive start to college football in 202534:27 Weird milestone in golf history!36:11 Happy Gilmore 239:10 Crazy WNBA newsFollow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week we take a break from sports news to rank what we believe to be the GREATEST sports movies ever made. What did we miss? Let us know at [email protected]:11:47 Talladega Nights & Caddyshack16:21 Remember the Titans27:56 Creed30:31 Warrior and The Wrestler36:37 Cool Runnings39:28 Miracle43:05 We Are Marshall47:20 Any Given Sunday49:29 We almost forgot the baseball movies...55:23 Final thoughtsFollow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week, we take a moment to celebrate Shark Week, review the biggest awards from last week’s ESPYs ceremony, and wax poetic about life as we discuss the latest winner of The [British] Open major golf tournament.Topics:00:00 Intro02:29 Shark Week!! A vacationing swimmer becomes a paralympic athlete04:42 Special Olympics and Inclusion07:16 The SB Awards Overview10:06 What are the ESPYs??15:43 Can Dad guess all the ESPY awards?25:18 The greatest ESPY speech ever30:34 Scottie Scheffler wins at golf and barely celebratesFollow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week, we continue the hilarious and incredible story of the “greatest show in sports,” the phenomenon that’s taking the boring out of baseball: the Savannah Bananas.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Tonight, we start digging into the hilarious and incredible story of the “greatest show in sports,” the phenomenon that’s taking the boring out of baseball: the Savannah Bananas. We had a ton of technical difficulties this night so bear with us on the lack of edit :)Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Finally! It’s the kid pitch special with my nephews CJ and Paxton, who just concluded their second championship season in a row together in small town North Carolina. Dad adds his perspective as one of their coaches and we have a great family hang in this episode.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] timecodes:00:00 Intro05:45 How to Rule Kid Pitch Baseball23:53 Reflections of a kid pitch coachSportSense theme song by Coby Gerstner

Big week for championships. We talk NBA, NHL, and even a little kid-pitch baseball in this week’s action packed update.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] timecodes:00:00 Intro02:42 NC Kid Pitch championship!09:17 Florida takes home the Stanley Cup...again16:03 Oklahoma City is good at basketball I guess??27:24 Daddy Tidbits39:21 The Future of Oklahoma City ThunderSportSense theme song by Coby Gerstner

After an update on the NBA and NHL playoffs, slip into a state of wonder with us this week as Dad recounts the incredible underdog story of late golf bloomer JJ Spaun at the 2025 U.S. Open.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] timecodes:00:00 Happy Father's Day!!03:37 Send us stuff for the Mailbag!04:26 NBA finals update15:54 NHL finals update18:35 Why the U.S. Open is the hardest of the golf majors26:03 Giant squeegees on a golf course28:36 The Rise of JJ Spaun38:01 Daddy TidbitsSportSense theme song by Coby Gerstner

Coming off a massive UFC rematch, we brought on mixed martial artist and massive UFC fan Zak Kandare to help me understand what the deal is these days with what truly is the ultimate league of fighters.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] timecodes:00:00 Intro06:20 what is UFC?12:12 UFC basic rules16:25 how Ronda Rousey changed UFC19:03 what is making UFC more popular?24:54 finding fighting talent27:07 Zak sells us on UFC29:20 the huge rematch last week35:49 the most talked about fighters rn39:33 general sports update45:04 upcoming UFC events and a good TV showSportSense theme song by Coby Gerstner

With a big Brad Pitt movie coming out and a rapidly growing fanbase, Formula 1 is getting bigger than ever. Here’s what to know as you get ready for one of the summer’s biggest blockbusters. Dad’s on vacation so I recruited the top tier help of Hector Martinez and Dillinger Beck (check out Dillinger’s F1 YouTube channel here!)Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] timecodes below:00:00 Intro04:28 Understanding Formula One Basics06:16 The Evolution of Safety in F109:59 F1 is getting popular because of hot guys?14:49 filming the F1 movie like Top Gun17:11 women in Formula 120:23 wanna be a racer? get rich parents.22:39 F1 series are prime content on Netflix29:30 baby steps of getting into F134:29 the controversial figures in Formula 136:53 upcoming races and rvents39:21 am I a bandwagoner if I get into F1 now?43:48 encouraging noobs to get into Formula 1SportSense theme song by Coby Gerstner