Stugotz and Company

Award winning documentarian Jason Hehir talks about his newest project: NOVAK DJOKOVIC: The Wolf in Winter.  Plus, Taylor pitches him his next project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield performed karaoke at the Lake Tahoe golf tournament and Trey Wingo confirms he was not nearly as good as he thought he was.  Trey wants everyone to pump the breaks on what they have seen in the preseason.  Meanwhile, Stugotz has Anthony Richardson and Ty Simpson as the MVP's of the preseason through one game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Simms joins the show to give his first impressions of rookie quarterbacks making their pre-season debuts Thursday night, specifically the performances of Fernando Mendoza and Drew Allar. Chris and Stu discuss the major headlines this week in the NFL including JJ McCarthy, Patrick Mahomes, Terrion Arnold and more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2x World Series champion Scott Spiezio joins Stugotz and Taylor to reflect on his baseball career and his battle with addiction, which he details in his new book, The Hardest Comeback: A Memoir. Spiezio opens up about the highs and lows of his time in the majors, his road to recovery, and the fight to rebuild his life beyond baseball. Content Warning: This episode includes a discussion about addiction and recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek support from a qualified professional or a local treatment and recovery resource.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As he prepares for a football season that includes his new national radio gig, Mike Golic Sr joins the show to talk about adding another job to his calendar as Notre Dame's new color commentator on their radio broadcasts. Mike and Stu discuss the Hall of Fame weekend and the headlines around the NFL as the pre-season begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Stugotz and Hoch revisit a moment where Dan had an awful topic, threw it to calls, and got nothing back. Then, they revisit how Hoch would overproduce fake pregame shows centered around a football hit sound effect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz, Izzy, and Taylor react to ESPN’s list of the top 10 villains in college football history. The guys debate who truly deserves villain status, which names don’t belong, and who ESPN left off the list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the crew being off radio for the week, we go back into Stu's "Stash it away for a rainy day" files and debate some old questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz reacts to Purdue’s new athletic director taking a shot at rival Indiana and he believes he should already be fired. Then, MLB broadcaster Matt Vasgersian joins the show to preview the upcoming Field of Dreams game on Netflix, discuss the biggest storylines around Major League Baseball, and grade Stugotz’s infamous play-by-play performance from a 2010 Miami Marlins game. Vasgersian also has a shocking revelation for the odd job that might've best prepared him for being one of the best in the announcing profession. Plus, Stugotz and Taylor update the polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz, Marc Hochman, and Taylor react to what some are calling the greatest Hall of Fame Game in NFL preseason history, as Carson Beck and Haynes King delivered a quarterback duel for the ages. The guys break down the instant classic between the Cardinals and the Panthers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Stugotz and Hoch revisit some of the best moments from the Fake Frank Deford and the Fake Dusty Rhodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz, Mikey A, Taylor, and Izzy go through the quarterback tier rankings from the Athletic and argue which guys are too high or too low.  More Mikely's has Stugotz saying the Cleveland Browns go worst to first and the New England Patriots missing the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News flash: Taylor is reporting Aaron Donald is going to come back to the Los Angeles Rams.  The NFL Hall of Fame Game is tonight and Stugotz, Izzy and Mikey A will not be watching.  Taylor is all about it though.  Izzy has a problem with the Shohei Ohtani documentary.  There is a Mets pitcher that might be doing too much.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Hoch just saw the new Spider-Man movie and came away from it thoroughly unimpressed. Then, Stugotz and Hoch revisit some of the best moments from Fake Howard Schnellenberger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boston Red Sox are the hottest team in baseball, so the crew has the infamous Hogdale on to talk about the run and answer questions about the team, sometimes answering them twice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Yankees unveiled their new SS George Lombard Jr. yesterday, and Taylor and Mikey A think he may have saved Brian Cashman. The great Tim Kurkjian joins the show to talk deadline, who could beat the Dodgers, and why Babe Ruth was a real player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor writes "okay" in texts instead of "ok" or "k" which the rest of the crew thinks is weird.  Are movers the best thing you can spend money on if you have it?  Mikey A is constantly emasculated when he needs to fix things in his house.  Plus, Danny Amendola joins the show to try and give Taylor some hope on Bill Belichick and UNC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Yankees had a bad trade deadline, and while Taylor and Mikey A are furious about it, Jake Storiale tries to calm things down with a logical approach.  Would Jake take the Los Angeles Dodgers or the field?  Plus, how much pressure is on George Lombard Jr. after getting the call up to the major leagues today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor thinks Hollywood is running out of movie stars after watching The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.  Stugotz gives his "we can" observations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sal Licata joins Mikey A and Taylor's Yankees trade deadline debate.  How much is this MLB trade deadline hurting Sal's marriage.  We play a game of "one movie" and shockingly, Taylor hasn't seen Goodfellas, The Godfather or First Blood.  Plus, is Skubal to the Dodgers bad for baseball?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Tarik Skubal and Mikey A and Taylor are not angry about it, but they have very different opinions on the move the New York Yankees made.  Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko joins the guys, which means football season must be really close.  Coach talks about his Yankees, his brutal schedule this season, and navigating picking a college with his kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Taylor pitches an idea for a group chat dedicated to 1980s baseball. Then, Stugotz and Hoch revisit some of Stugotz's best mispronunciations from the 2009 and 2010 Suey Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN's Andrew Hawkins joins Stugotz to break down the biggest storylines around the NFL. The guys discuss Baker Mayfield's tense contract situation with the Buccaneers, whether there should be any concern over the early chemistry between Drake Maye and A.J. Brown in Patriots training camp, who Hawk would start at quarterback in Cleveland and Las Vegas, and much more from around the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Hochman joins Stugotz to tell the story of the shortest job he ever had. Then, Hoch explains why he's taking a flier on Tua Tagovailoa to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year before the guys shift to the Philadelphia 76ers and debate who should be introduced last in the starting lineup at home games now that LeBron James is in Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Felger from Felger & Massarotti joins Stugotz to discuss how Boston is still processing the fallout from the Jaylen Brown trade that ultimately paved the way for LeBron James to land in Philadelphia. They dive into the early overreactions coming out of Patriots training camp, whether any of the concerns are actually worth taking seriously, and what Michael expects the Red Sox to do as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Plus, which move could shape the rest of Boston's season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk joins Stugotz (two guys born on July 29 cutting it up), fresh off celebrating their birthdays, to talk baseball. Adnan breaks down what he expects ahead of the MLB trade deadline, which contenders need to make a move, the biggest names to watch, and which teams could surprise everyone before the deadline arrives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Stugotz and Marc Hochman revisit some of the best big opens to the radio show that became appointment radio for listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bomani Jones joins the guys to discuss Lebron James' decision to sign with Philadelphia 76ers and what this means for the rest of the team.  Bomani recounts his experience at The Sphere in Las Vegas where he watched the Wizard of Oz.  Plus, UNC football and Indiana basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As he prepares to do his "affiliate carwash" Mike Golic joins the show to give us his thoughts on Lebron James saying his family didn't factor into his decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.  How important is Vita Vea to the Bucs?  Will the running back market get reset again with Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson "holding in" at training camp?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis joins the show to tell us about his first ever training camp where he went from 7th on the depth chart to starting for the Denver Broncos.  TD shares what players really want from a pre game speech and what he likes on his hot dog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Schatz tells us what the numbers say will happen this NFL season.  There is a surprise team predicted to come out of the AFC, and one AFC darling won't be as good as people think.  Plus, we play a game of "Bull Schatz or No Schatz".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T-Bob is back from being at a camp with his daughter for 4 days that left him completely unplugged, except when he climbed the wall for the Lebron news.  Plus, T-Bob had plenty of time to read magazines on the upcoming college football season and had a lot of takes to get off his chest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz gives his observations from the past weekend, which include some hard-to-pronounce names and a lot of baseball.  Plus, Top 5 scenes in Field of Dreams that get him every time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Stugotz and Marc Hochman revisit one of the show's most memorable callers, who phoned in with an unforgettable Julio Franco revelation. They also relive a legendary show open centered around a fake Dusty Rhodes story claiming he was a "violent sneezer."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UNC football continues to spiral as GM Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid leave, prompting Stugotz and Marc Hochman to look back at just how quickly Bill Belichick's tenure in Chapel Hill has unraveled. The guys discuss how everything has seemingly gone downhill since UNC's opening drive against TCU and whether the Tar Heels are headed for a complete reset. Plus, Hoch weighs in on LeBron James choosing the Philadelphia 76ers over the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers, what it means for the Eastern Conference, and why Philadelphia ultimately won the sweepstakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk joins Stugotz & Company LIVE! to react to LeBron James' blockbuster decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers and what it means for the NBA landscape and LeBron's legacy. Then, Virk breaks down the biggest names to watch ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, including the Yankees' need to improve at the catcher position. Plus, Taylor pitches his controversial baseball take that Tony Gwynn would simply be a rich man's Luis Arráez in today's game, sparking a spirited debate that Adnan isn't afraid to push back on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Hochman and Stugotz revisit the 2007 Suey Awards' Best Laugh category. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Golic Jr. joins the show to react to John Harbaugh's awkward first team meeting with the New York Giants.  Lebron James is a 76er but what position would he play on the Buffalo Bills? Would SEC really break away from the NCAA in football?  Plus, Taylor debuts a new game he saw on Tik Tok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lebron James has decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.  Sarah joins the show to discuss the upcoming WNBA All-Star game in Chicago and give her thoughts on the Bears potentially moving to Indiana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The great Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo joins the guys with a house full of 20-somethings that he has to drive to a wedding near his house.  Dog is debating having Stugotz back for his "Fridays at 5" pick segment.  Doggy gives his thoughts on the World Cup, MLB trade deadline, PGA golf and the NFL, and of course, documentaries.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After saying "they've got it from here," MLS couldn't have scripted its return any worse as the first goal after the World Cup break came in embarrassing fashion for Inter Miami. Stugotz and the crew react to the blunder before diving into more Miami sports debates, including whether Giannis needed Goran Dragić's blessing to wear No. 7 with the Heat and if Bill Simmons really hates the Miami media... or just one person in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Hochman and Stugotz revisit the 2007 Suey Awards' Best Song category, introduced by Frank Caliendo as John Madden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MLB trade deadline draws close, so Jeff Passan joins the show to tell us about his kid's dentist appointment and his uncanny ability to have a conversation while the dentist is working on his teeth.  Plus, we also talk trade deadline.  And Taylor's terrible take from yesterday's show might have found a new ally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Hochman joins Stugotz after the Miami Marlins drop their eighth straight game, and Taylor reveals he's somehow become part of a Marlins group chat. Then, the guys react after the Miami Heat accidentally uploaded a YouTube video for a LeBron James introductory press conference. Did the Heat tip their hand, or was it an honest mistake? Plus, Hoch takes a well-earned victory lap as more people come around to his longtime take that Will Ferrell just isn't that funny.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Open Championship winner Ryan Fox joins the show to discuss his big win and now being ranked 21st in the Fed Cup Playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Kelly is wearing a hard hat and a vest at a press conference for his new job at Northwestern.  Mikey A is experiencing some weather that has the Florida folks yawning.  A radio host made one of the worst analogies ever. Stugotz recaps Field of Dreams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz gives his "we can" observations from the end of the World Cup and the Open Championship.  Mike Golic joins the show to tell us if he would like a third place game in the NFL.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Hochman and Stugotz talk about old segments that haven't aged well, from making sandwiches to the time Stugotz said he wanted Mark Sanchez to date one of his daughters. Then, they go back to revisit  some of Hochman's favorite songs from that era, including one inspired by the hype surrounding the Somali pirates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Hochman joins Stugotz as rumors continue to swirl that today could finally be the day LeBron James announces he is taking his talents back to the Miami Heat. Then, Spain defeats Argentina to win the World Cup, but the biggest debate is not about the match. It is about the halftime show. Hoch is absolutely outraged with Justin Bieber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd is ready to sell all of his Lamar Jackson stock in order to buy Bo Nix stock.  How much pressure is on Lamar this year after John Harbaugh was fired from the Baltimore Ravens and signed with the New York Giants.  Are the Los Angeles Rams the safest bet in NFL to win the Super Bowl?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.