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Straight up Sports Talk

by Grant Covey

Grant and Sam talk about sports and life in college in their podcast. Two episodes per week to keep you updated and informed on all the latest sports happenings!

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Episodes

  1. Carson to Indy

    During today's episode, Grant and Sam receive breaking news during the show that Carson Wentz will become an Indianapolis Colt.

  2. The Week After

    It's the week after the Super Bowl and Grant and Sam break down the game. They also dive into college basketball as well.

  3. It's Finally Here

    Super Bowl 55 is finally here! Grant and Sam talk about the big game and what to expect. They hand out their best prop bets for the game too!

  4. The QB Shuffle

    There will be a lot of QBs joining different teams, Sam and Grant talk about what impacts they could have on different teams.

  5. Phillip Rivers Retires

    Phillip Rivers announced his retirement from the NFL this week and we discuss where the Colts will go at QB. We also dive into conference championship weekend and make our picks.

  6. Will the Colts move on from Rivers? Can the Browns keep their Momentum?

    Grant and Sam sit down and discuss Wild Card Weekend and the National Championship in CFB. They look ahead to Wild Card Weekend and make their picks.

  7. Wild Card Weekend!

    Grant and Sam talk about their holiday break and get you ready for Wild Card Weekend. Did the CFP committee get it right with their picks?

  8. Monday Mayhem! Colts on a 3-game win streak.

    Grant and Sam discuss everything surrounding week 15 in the NFL and the CFP rankings!

  9. Weekend Prep! Conference Championship Weekend, NFL Saturday this week!

    Grant and Sam break down the conference championships this weekend and talk NFL.

  10. Monday Mayhem! Colts get a huge road win

    It was a big win for the Colts in their first trip to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders. We talk that and who we were most impressed by this week. Tune in!

  11. Weekend Prep! Grant goes Solo. Big game for the Colts on the road

    Sam couldn't make it to this week's weekend prep, but Grant steps up his role and hosts solo. Tune in to hear the latest in the NFL and CFB. The craziest stories of the week too!

  12. Monday Mayhem! The Colts escape the Texans. IU to a New Years Six Bowl?

    Grant and Sam talk about the latest from the College Football and NFL landscape.

  13. Weekend Prep! Who Gets in? CFP is on the Horizon.

    Grant and Sam debate whether the Big Ten should change the conference championship eligibility rule to accommodate Ohio State. They dive into week 13 in the NFL and talk about the best matchups for the week.

  14. Monday Mayhem! What does the NFL playoff picture look like?

    Sam and Grant chat about the current state of CFP and the playoff implications for this week. They also talk about the NFL playoff picture and the scenarios that could happen.

  15. Monday Mayhem! CBB Starts Wednesday!

    College Basketball season is upon us and we talk about what the season will look like. We talk IU football and CFB. We wrap up with an NFL conversation and our locks of the week!

  16. Weekend Prep! A top-10 matchup for IU, Colts have their biggest home game this season?

    Grant and Sam talk about the biggest matchups in CFB and in the NFL this week?

  17. Monday Mayhem! Did Russell Wilson lose the MVP race this week?

    Grant and Sam break down all the action from around the NFL and CFB landscape.

  18. Weekend Prep! The best weekend for sports?

    Grant and Sam discuss why this weekend could be the best overall weekend for sports. They talk about the best college football matches and the NFL.

  19. Monday Mayhem! Notre Dame knocks off #1 Clemson, Colts fall apart.

    Grant and Sam discuss all of the latest happenings in the NFL and CFB. IU wins in dominating fashion, the Colts couldn't hang on in the second half. The Saints take care of the Bucs.

  20. Weekend Prep! Indiana, Notre Dame, and the Colts all with big games this week

    Grant and Sam dive into this week's top matchups and get you ready for the weekend. Also, when is this election going to be over?

  21. Monday Mayhem! Colts dominate, D-1 Indiana football schools are undefeated.

    Grant and Sam breakdown all the latest happenings from the weekend. They talk CFP and NFL, #MACtion returns Wednesday and more!

  22. Weekend Prep! IU needs to follow up with a 'W' again this week

    Grant and Sam dive into why IU needs to win again this week to assert their dominance in the Big Ten. The NFL week 8 is this weekend and we break down all of the latest storylines surrounding that. Also, we make our picks in our final segment.

  23. Monday Mayhem! How good is IU, Entire AFC South loses on Colt's BYE week.

    Grant and Sam have a great overreaction Monday as they discuss the entire weekend in sports.

  24. Weekend Prep! There's a New Nate in Town

    Grant and Sam discuss the latest move by the Pacers with their new head coach. They breakdown college football matchups from across the state and discuss this week's NFL slate of games.

  25. Monday Mayhem! Are the Bucs really that good?

    Sam and Grant breakdown week 6 in the NFL and give their opinions on the biggest storylines from the weekend.

  26. Weekend Prep! A must-win game for the Colts?

    In episode 6 of weekend prep, Grant and Sam breakdown the latest college football and NFL happenings. They discuss Alabama head coach Nick Saban testing positive for the virus and NFL week 6. Tune in!

  27. Monday Mayhem! Concern for the 49ers?

    Grant and Sam dive into week 5 in the NFL a lot of big games and big storylines. NFL scheduling bonanza and more.

  28. Weekend Prep! Concern for Lamar Jackson?

    Grant and Sam dive into the busiest week in the NFL and breakdown all of the action. Check out Grant and Sam's locks of the week!

  29. Monday Mayhem! Are you buying into Phillip Rivers?

    Grant and Sam break down the best from week 4. They focus in on the Colts and discuss what the rest of their season could entail.

  30. Weekend Prep! Raiders to cover?

    Grant and Sam breakdown week 4 in the NFL, they get you ready for all the good matchups and talk some sports betting.

  31. Monday Mayhem! Who is the most legit 3-0 team?

    Grant and Sam react to week 3 in the NFL and give their insight on who the most legit 3-0 team is.

  32. Weekend Prep! How good are the Raiders?

    Sam and Grant discuss the legitimacy of the Raiders success through 2 weeks, look ahead to week 3 games, and give their predictions in the weekly segment, Lock it down.

  33. Monday Mayhem! How good are the Rams? Colts win first game

    Grant and Sam wrap up week 2 in the NFL.

  34. Weekend Prep! Week 2 Thoughts and Predictions

    The NFL week 2 begins this weekend and Sam and Grant breakdown what could be some of the biggest storylines could be. They also make their predictions in the weekly segment of Lock it Down!

  35. Monday Mayhem!

    Sma and Grant overreact to this weekend in the NFL.

  36. Weekend Prep! NFL Season Begins

    The NFL season will get underway mainly on Sunday with the majority of games. Sam and Grant talk some of the biggest storylines that they expect to see. The return of Lock-It Down! They make picks for the season.

  37. Episode 29: NFL Free Agency Review

    With the NFL season less than a week away, Sam and Grant take a look at some of the biggest names that still don't have a home for the upcoming season. We talk about potential landing spots for them. We also dive into the question of "Is Tampa Bay a super team?"

  38. Episode 28: What's Next for the Pacers?

    This past weekend was possibly one of the biggest sports weekends that we have had since early March. The Indy 500, NBA playoffs, and FedEx Cup Playoffs in the PGA tour. Grant and Sam are here to discuss those events. The main focus is the Pacers getting swept in the first round by the Miami…

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  39. Episode 27: Playoff Time!

    Playoff basketball is finally upon us. It might not be March Madness like we hoped for, but the NBA playoffs shall suffice. Pacers in action this week in round 1 against the Heat. Grant and Sam break down their game one loss and look ahead to game 2. They also take a look around the college...

  40. Episode 26: More cancellations. Can we play?

    The Big Ten has announced no fall sports this season and the PAC 12 has cancelled all sports through the end of the calendar year. Should we be playing sports right now? Grant and Sam give their opinions on the issue.

  41. Episode 25: Pacers are hot, Indy 500 to be without fans

    On Tuesday, it was announced that the Indy 500 will run without fans on August 23rd. Grant gives his opinion on how they probably could've pulled it off. The Pacers are heating up in the bubble now with 3-straight wins!

  42. Episode 24: Will the NBA Bubble Work?

    We're about two weeks out from the NBA restarting their season in the Orlando bubble. Today, Grant and Sam discuss what we should expect and if it will work. We also get to NASCAR holding fans at their event this week and much much more.

  43. Episode 23: COVID and CFB with Luke Robertson

    Friend of the show Luke Robertson stops in for a chat on how COVID has affected his transition from playing high school quarterback to playing at the University of St. Francis. In the second segment, Sam and Grant breakdown the Pat Mahomes record deal that was signed earlier this week. They talk...

  44. Episode 22: NBA releases schedule

    The NBA came out with the 8-game schedule that would end the regular season before in Orlando before they start the playoffs. Today, Sam and Grant discuss the Pacer's schedule and what it will look like.

  45. Episode 21: Aussie Rules Football on the Rise?

    Have you ever heard of the AFL? No, not the old AFL that went up against the NFL in the early days of football. It's the Aussie Rules Football in Australia. Today, Grant and Sam explain the league and some of the cool rules that they follow. Follow us on Twitter @SportsTalkAt6 for the latest...

  46. Episode 20: Slowly But Surely

    Sports will return in full capacity eventually, but in the meantime, we get to follow the return to sports. It will be interesting to see what sports return first and what sports return last or don't return at all. Please Follow us on Twitter @Sportstalkat6 for updates throughout the week!

  47. Episode 19: Return Plans

    Pro sports leagues have begun to make their return to play plans public (say that 3x fast). With each league being a little bit different than the other, Grant, Sam, and special guest Caleb Anglin talk about what the return will be like for each league,

  48. Episode 18: The NBA Return

    A new format was approved by the league's teams to resume NBA action at the Disney World Sports Complex in a 22-team format. We discuss its return and what it will look like.

  49. Episode 17: CBB Global Sim League

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play college hoops for some of the biggest schools in the country? That is what the CBB Global Sim League does! Our guest Blake Saylor joins us to explain how he got involved and how the league operates.

  50. Episode 16: The Best Sports Documentary Ever?

    "The Last Dance" has consumed the lives of many sports fans like our hosts Grant and Sam. For the past five weeks, we have been taken inside the life of the Bulls during their final championship run. In this episode, Grant and Sam talk about the documentary and give their perspective on it. They...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Grant and Sam talk about sports and life in college in their podcast. Two episodes per week to keep you updated and informed on all the latest sports happenings!

HOSTED BY

Grant Covey

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Grant and Sam talk about sports and life in college in their podcast. Two episodes per week to keep you updated and informed on all the latest sports happenings!

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