All Episodes - Return to Play Podcast
Three guys with a combined 21 years of school and zero sh*ts were given, provide weekly NFL injury news and discussions to help you make informed fantasy football and gambling decisions.
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Full Force Football
Yo! Its a tight episode this week.Danny recaps his adventures in Pittsburgh for SNF. Jameis the savior?? Squad up / Sit DahnDRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin Picks Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for more picks and takes!
The Bargin Bin Browns
Yo! We have a loaded episode for ya.Browns keep rolling with Deshaun LOLBig CFB games and sharp MACtion playsSquad Up / Sit DahnDRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin' PicksFollow us for more Picks on X @Returntoplaypod
Add the Browns to Watson's List of Victoms
Yo we're back with a special guest, GABE! He played QB at Ashland University and he does, in fact, know ball. We start the show by discussing Danny's PollJustin Fields and the Steelers futureDeshaun Watson and the Browns pit of dispairSquad Up / Sit Dahn DRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin' Picks
AFC North Predictions
Yo! The show starts with a loopy AFC North breakdown and predictions for how it shakes out. Justin Fields QB1 ... of the future??Squad Up / Sit DahnDRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin' PicksFollow us for hot picks and takes @returntoplaypod on X!
Squad Up!
Yo! The boys are back for an action packed episode.Importance of preseaon on injuries and productionTua / Concussions / Symptoms relevance Squad Up! / Sit Dahn!DRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin PicksFollow us on X @returntoplaypod for picks and sports talk!
NFL Futures + Week 1 Picks!
Yo! We steam rolled through our favorite NFL futures this season from divisional outcomes to player props and 1 game prop you'll never guess! Greasy Gamblin' Picks with sharp week 1 ATS stats that Danny defies. Follow us on X @returntoplaypod for weekly picks and talkin' ball!
College Football Preview
Yo! We're back to give you confrence winners, playoff predictions, and the Hiesman! Plus CFB Week 1 bets! Follow us for more @returntoplaypod on X
OZEMPIC Chronicles + College Football Pop Quiz + Champions League Final
Yo! Its hot pod summer as we talk about the weight loss drugs that are hot in the streets! We're talkin' side effects, long term effects, and the potential effects on our society/culture. (14:15)Then we get to the important stuff: sports! NBA Finals. CONCACAF Cup Finals. Champions League Finals. We finish with a pop quiz for Steve of who the winningest CFB teams are during each US Presidency.
NFL Schedule Highlights + EPL Title + Ric Flair WOO
Yo! Its a fresh May episode where we highlight some disadvantages for teams' schedule due to rest, climate, travel, etc. We mix in a few team totals that jumped off the page!The EPL Title comes down to the final week for the first time since Wayne Rooney and Yaya Toure shared the pitch.DRAW OF THE WEEK Ric Flair's legendary heart attack College Football 25 WOOOOOOFollow us for more on X @returntoplaypod
BBMV ADP Injury Coorilations
Yo! We're back with a May edition of the show. Intro / NFL Draft Recap Best Ball ADP from a career injury persepective: who to avoid + better options MLS / EPL Picks Kentucky Derby Picks Follow us for more @Returntoplaypod on X!
Nick Chubb's Paycut + Master's Weekend + Soccer bets + UFC 300 Quick Picks
Yo its a freestyle episode. We just sat down and pressed record. Nick Chubb forfitted 10 mil to stay in CLE. What a wierdo. Browns fans on X are potato brains. We already lost all of our Master's bets before the end of round 1.Hot n Fresh DRAW OF THE WEEK + MLS picksUFC 300 parlay with horrible name pronouciations. Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for more picks and arguments!
Nicotine Is Bad, Mkay
Yo! Packed show for ya. Great weekend for hoops and soccer! Intro (0:00)Nicotine effects on the body (10:00) NFL Free agents contracts vs shelf life (32:00)USMNT Nations League Finals (35:00)Charlotte FC v Columbus Crew Picks (44:00)
AFC North Free Angency + MLS Week 4 Picks
Yo! We're here to discuss the heavy load of free agency news exclusively to the AFC North teams. Bengals BrownsRavensSteelersGoing to be another hyper competitive division. MLS Week 4 Picks! +6.4 units this season! Follow us for more @retruntoplaypod
SUPERBOWL LVIII Props, Picks, and RIP Toby Kieth
Yo! Its the final showdown between two of the best. Lining up to be a great hard faught game. Aurther Smith statementDraw of the WeekGame props, player props, TDs, Novelty props + a Puppy Bowl XX breakdown for you real sickos out there! Follow us for more all off-season on X @returntoplaypod
Championship Weekend!
Yo! Our heads are on a swivel to find lines for the Paralmpics this summer. Blind soccer is epic!Harbaugh to Chargers, Bellicheck out? Championship Sunday breakdown and picks! Draw of the weekVince McMahon is a poopyhead.
Mike Tomlin Forever
Yo! We have a nice tight show for ya. Short Steelers Recap Akron (-1.5) v Kent State MBB NFL Divisional Round breakdown game by game with picks! Mike TomlinDraw of the WeekUFL Championship picks
SUPER Wildcard Weekend
Yo! Its a packed show as we move to the postseason.Terrible Towel Curse is real Power Rankings of HC openingsNFL injury news Buffalo / Pittsburgh insightQuick breakdown of each Wildcard game with a Lock of the WeekDraw of the WeekFollow us on X for WINNING picks @returntoplaypod
Who Will Smell the Jarred Fart?
Yo! We have a new ep for ya hot n' freshLotta Steelers talk sprinkled throughout: 3 weeks of short rest in Dec/Jan Path to PlayoffsQB discourse: Kenny, Rudolph, Fields, RussPenn State transfer portal Draw of the Week Greasy Gamblin' Picks and player insentives Follow us on X @returntoplaypod for winners!
B1G Bowl Blowouts?
Yo! We have a packed show for you Christmas Lesson Rudolph vs Pickett NFL Injury News Draw of the Week Bowl Weekend BreakdownGreasy Gamblin' Picks + Transfer portal rantFollow us on X @returntoplaypod for Picks this weekend! 85-67-8 on the year!
Puppy Pickens
Yo! Back with a great ep for ya. Trade Pickens and Tomlin (3:00) All Blacks vs Whites Game + Racial Draft (11:00)NFL Injury Prognosis (19:45) Back to Steelers Depression / Injury wrap up (25:30) Draw of the Week (28:39)Greasy Gamblin' Picks (38:00) History of the JMU Dukes Mascot and Wrap up! Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for winners!
Steelers in Dispair + MLS Championship + Bowl Season + UFC 296
Yo! We got a packed show for ya. Best Ball recap entering playoffs. Should Steelers trade Tomlin? NFL Injury reportDraw of the Week + Danny hitting Crew to win MLS Cup futureGreasy Gamblin' Picks with Transfer portal updates for this weekend's bowlsQuick Picks for UFC 296Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for red hot picks. 6-2 last week in NFL
Tourture Chamber with TNF
Yo, Steelers are DEAD. Crumb bums! We do the pod during 1st half of PIT/NE and it is a nightmare! Mixed in to our complaining is the NFL injury report, Draw of the Week and Greasy Gamblin' Picks (25:00)We finish out the first half on the show with a Pittsburgh food debate and NFL talk. The over hit to make us 70-56-7 on X @returntoplaypod Follow for more hot pics!
Show Me the CarrFax
Yo! We're back from a short turkey break to cover all of the injury updates including Aaron Rodgers, DTR, Aaron Jones, and more! A confusing Derrick Carr debate ensues.Steve recaps his trip to Germany.Draw of the Week Greasy Gamblin' Picks and CFB Championship weekend previewFollow us on X @Returntoplaypod for red hot picks!
The Abysmal Browns
Yo! Football is in full swing.James Franklin is consistent and as bald as they come.NFL Injury News and Updates Jags Cursed themselvesDraw of the WeekGreasy Gamblin' Picks and Bonus Rat LineFollow us on X @Returntoplaypod for our hot picks and analysis
In Defense of Kyler Murray
Yo! Football time again. We cover angles and theories on games mixed in with the injury report. Seems like a good flow to the show.Draw of the Week A bambooziling Greasy Gamblin' PicksFollow us on X @Returntoplaypod for our Football Picks and argue about sports with us!
LIVE STEELERS v TITANS TNF
Yo! Recording live during the Steelers game where we complain about Pickett and Cole Holcomb tears his knee :( NFL Injury ReportLGBTQIA+ Fan of the WeekDraw of the WeekGreasy Gamblin' Picks Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for our red hot picks! Stay Healthy America!
Deshaun Da Bandit
Yo! Its another week of red hot takes, picks, and injury discussion. College Football Talk including James Franklin is a loser, Arch Manning, and more. NFL Injury News and UpdatesDraw of the WeekGreasy Gamblin' PicksFollow us on X @Returntoplaypod We are 41-21-2 for football picks this year!!
PENN STATE Ohio State Preview, Steelers Off the Bye, Browns Talk, MLS Finale, Picks!
Yo! The big game is Saturday and we got ya covered. How the Lions and Buckeyes matchup and the betting market behavior. (0:00)NFL Injury News and Predictions (10:38)Draw of the Week (37:04)Greasy Gamblin' PIcks (45:48) Follow us on X @returntoplaypod for much more and our red hot weekend picks 36-16-2 overall!!
Njoku Didn't Start the Fire!
Yo! We're back with red hot takes.Frank Reich vs David Tepper (0:00)Deshaun's Shoulder and Njoku is Man of Steel (3:38)NFL Injury News (7:24)Steelers Talk (18:11)Draw of the Week (25:05)Greasy Gamblin' Picks (29:44)Follow us @returntoplaypod on X for much more including our football picks 31-10-2 on the year!!!
Steelers Dumpster Fire + Saints Malpractice + TONS of Injury Updates
Yo! It's a packed episode. We start with a Steelers / Matt Canada rant and discuss Pickett's knee (0:00) We dive into the NFL injury news inluding Derek Carr's shoulder malpractice, risk/reward of Johnathan Taylor and Jameison Williams coming back, and much more (8:30) Draw of the Week (32:07) Greaaaasy Gamblin' Picks (33:45) Follow us on X @returntoplaypod We are 22-7-2 in X picks on the weekends!!!
The Carr Broke Down, Jameis Take the Wheel
Yo! We're back breaking down the highlights of NFL injury news for week 4. There's a juicy CFB slate this weekend - breakdown ensuesDRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin' Picks Follow us for more @returntoplaypod on X
Chubb's Knee and Steelers Offense are Broken
Yo! We break down the Browns Steelers Monday night clash and Nick Chubb's horrific knee injury. Tons of Week 3 injury news and projectionsDraw of the WeekGreasy Gamblin' PicksFollow us for more @returntoplaypod
Week 1: Achilles Vengance
Yo! We discuss Aaron Rodgers achilles rupture and how much the turf had an impact.Injury News for INs and OUTs + Waiver Wire advantagesDRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin PicksFollow us for more @returntoplaypod on X. 5-1 last week in Weekend Picks!
NFL WEEK 1! + Seasonal Picks + Lock of Week
It's HERE. NFL FOOTBALL. We start with Nick Bosa's hold out ending and injury risk playing week 1 with no acclimation period. LGBTQIA+ Retiree of the WeekDRAW OF THE WEEKSeasonal player prop and awards picksGreasy Gamblin' Picks feat. Lock of the Week (CFB talk) Follow us on X for more @Returntoplaypod
CFB Preview!! + NFL Injury News
Yo! Packed episode with NFL cuts and injuries as NFL Season approaches near! CFB preview: Confrence and Division Champs, Heisman, and Final 4We forgot Draw of the Week! Make sure to follow us @returntoplaypod for that.
Injury News + Steelers Kickass Preseason + Week 0 CFB Picks and More!
Yo! We covered a lot of injuries heading into the final preseason game.Draw of the Week and Messi / Miami MLS predictionsCFB teaser and Week O Lock of the Week
NFL Preseason Picks! Injury News + Leagues Cup
Yo! We give a quick recap of NFL Injury News. League's Cup featuring Charlotte FC v Inter Miami Draw of the WeekNFL Preseason Picks. Cause why not!
NFL Injury Updates + Women's World Cup + Leagues Cup
Football is HERE! We are recording during the Hall of Fame Game. Major injury news in training camps and we explain KJ Hamler's Pericarditis (possible return).Women's World Cup is in knockout stages and we give our picks for outright winner (not USA!). We also touch on Leagues Cup. Draw of the Week as always.
TE Injury Risk Rankings + Training Camp Injury News + UFC 291
Yo! Packed Episode. FOOTBALL IS BACK BAYBAYWe highlight the injuries as training camp gets underway. Breakdown of Tight End's risk of injury this season for your fantasy information. Plus, we find a WILD trend amongst TE injuries! Draw of the Week as Women's World Cup and Leagues Cup continues. UFC 291 picks and parlay for ya greaseballs out there!Follow us on Twitter / X (lol) for more @Returntoplaypod
Running Back Risk Analysis + Women's World Cup Preview(ish)
Yo! Football is so close to being back that you can smell the turf beads cooking in the sun. With the RB market being a hot topic, we discuss which high ADP backs are worth taking and which ones will probably leave you depressed at Thanksgiving dinner. We also recap Gold Cup Final and the future of USMNT. Women's World Cup begins today in Australia and we throw out a couple futures and of course Draw of the Week! Follow us for more @Returntoplaypod on Twitter
Cold Cup Quarterfinals (Danny's sick) + UFC 290 Picks!
Danny coming through with Gold Cup breakdown for this weekend and an outright winner other than USA. We're not sexist and gearing up for Women's World Cup too! Draw of the Week as always.UFC 290 picks and an interesting underdog stat that goes against our Penn State pride Bo Nickal :0 Follow us @Returntoplaypod for more!
LIVE Underdog Best Ball Draft! + Soccer Talk
Yo! We changed it up and spit hot takes while doing a best ball draft. (8:00:00) Around picks we give out some injury news coming off of minicamp. Also, we point out some high risk injury players to avoid at current ADP. To start and end the show, we talk a little USMNT winning Nations League, Gold Cup preditions, and of course, Draw of the Week! Follow us on Twitter @Returntoplaypod for more picks and injury updates!
The Soccer Episode!
Messi is coming to America and going to lay waste to the MLS, but for how long? Steve is kicking himself for not getting Charlotte FC season tix. UEFA Champions League Final: Manchester City v Inter Milano brief overviewprops score predictionsUSA v Mexico prediction and USMNT coaching turmoilDRAW OF THE WEEKFinally, Big 10 schedule changes and how the entire CFB landscape is forever changed.Can't forget a couple UFC 289 picks and parlaysFollow us on Twitter @returntoplaypod for more picks and injury news!
NBA Finals, Purdy vs Lance, Jimmy G's Sexy Foot, and Soccer Talk
Not much to add here this week. If you read the title, you know what to expect! Follow us on Twitter @Returntoplaypod for picks, predictions, and more injury news!
Ep Return of the Return to Play Podcast
Yo! The boys are back to discuss NFL, Soccer, and UFC. We break down some NFL win totals to grab before the lines move. Danny goes on a QB salary rant. Of course, there is draw of the week and a LOCK for Champions League Finals. Plus, Steve gives a red hot UFC parlay. Follow us on Twitter @ReturntoPlayPod
SUPPA BOWL 57 Props and NFL Honors
Danny and Steve recap the week without football and give some tasty Draws of the Week before dishing out a hot stack of Super Bowl 57 props and parlays! Follow us on Twitter @returntoplaypod
Mahomes Ankle is FINE, Everything is Fine!
Danny and Steve have a discussion on the intriguing Patrick Mahomes ankle sprain. Steve shares evidence to assume this is a medial ankle sprain and quite minor. Danny provides a gloomier perspective. Draw of the Week comin' atcha! Finally, the two hand out prop picks and parlays and game outcomes.Follow us on Twitter: @returntoplaypod
Divisional Round, Gambling Advice, and Stories
Yo! Steve hands out Greasy Gamblin' 101 advice about how to be smart with your sports betting bankroll. A couple greasy stories for ya too. Divisional round games are broken down in order with injury news, stats, and betting strats. Of course, we didn't forget the segments! Follow us on Twitter: @returntoplaypod
Playoff TIME
Yo! Steve and Danny discuss the Browns stinking and broke for years to come.Steelers season recap and some surprising takes on Matt Canada and the future of the team. All playoff games are covered: Injury impacts (Lamar, Tua, Vikings O-line)Picks and game theory Follow us on Twitter: @returntoplaypod
Athletic Trainers Rescue Damar Hamlin
Steve and Danny give a healthcare perspective about the cardiac arrest event that occurred Monday. Steve think athletic trainers are missing a big opportunity to be recognized as a billable healthcare provider. Other Topics:OSU cursed betting tips for Natty Segments:Draw of the Week Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia, no superstars for MLS :(LGBTQIA+ Player of the WeekGreasy Gamblin Picks where Steve has a narrow lead on Danny, Jimmy is slimeFollow us on Twitter: @returntoplaypod
Big Time QB Drama
Yo! New show format comin' attcha! CFP picksJJ Watt Retirement PartyDraw of the WeekLGBTQIA+ Player of the WeekGreasy Gamblin Picks with game and injury breakdownsSteve provides a pretty epic tale of his stop in West Virginia Xmas Weekend you don't want to miss!
RIP Franco Harris, Legend.
Merry Christmas! We have a packed show:Steve's weekend in Charlotte, World Cup Final thoughts, Remembering Franco Harris, and more.Several QB injuries are discussed, and how will Johnathan Taylor look next season?Trace McSorely > Tom BradyAnd of course, all of our great segments to close the show!
RIP Mike Leach, AFC North Scumbags, and World Cup Final
We have a packed show!Scumbag Bengals cheating the injury reportDevante Parker and the NFL independent doctors heatState of the Steelers We cover a ton of injuries including Kyler Murray, Russ Wilson, the Pats backfield, and much more. World Cup Final preview and Draws of the Week Can Steve stay red hot with his Greasy Gamblin' Picks?? Follow us on Twitter: @Returntoplaypod
Injury Riddled AFC North
Yo! We're back with another EP covering a ton of NFL injury news heading into December. OBJ gets passed on by the Cowboys and Steve gives a bold prediction about Matthew Stafford. World Cup predictions are dished out with Draw of the Week. LGBTQIA+ Double Feature!Greasy Gambling Picks! Steve is red hot, Jim is ice cold, and Danny is mid. The show finishes with Steve's bad experience with PayPal customer service.
A Real Life Doctor Joins the Show
Yo! The guys are joined by a special guest, Dr. Freds, who gives his medically professional NFL and World Cup takes. We break down Russel Wilson's Bday Bash. Then break down the rivalry of banged-up QBs in the Bears v Packers game. Whole lotta other injuries are given insight for NFL week 13. Draw of the Week segment brings about a World Cup group stage breakdown and Dr Freds give a longshot Draw to spice it up! Brittney Griner receives a follow-up discussion in LGBTQIA+ Player of the Week, but will she take home the prize in back-to-back weeks? As always, we finish with Greasy Gambilin' Picks. Steve is red hot and Jimmys a stinky bitch. Follow us on Twitter @Returntoplaypod
46: Ultra Super Thanksgiving Sportsball Spectacular Weekend Marathon
Happy Thanksgiving! We have you covered for NFL Injury news heading into the Thanksgiving games and Sunday. Also, the Cardinals' O-line coach got caught holding in Mexico and will now be a used car salesman. Danny and Steve get into a dumb argument about who would have been freed from Russian prison in Brittany Griner's place. We break down the good, bad, and ugly with the NFL season heading into the home stretch :(. Danny gives a nice World Cup recap and spells out scenarios for some groups. WC Draw of the Week and couple nice parlays to boot. As always, we have greasy gamblin' picks for your Thanksgiving entertainment. Follow us on Twitter @returntoplaypod
WORLD CUP PREVIEW!!!
We're here to talk World Cup 2022! Danny breaks down Team USA's roster and tactics heading into Qatar. The guys have the ole Messi v Ronaldo debate as they embark on their probable final WC. Of course, there are future bets and predictions to finish.Follow us @returntoplaypod on Twitter for more World Cup coverage and injury breakdowns.
45: Give Me Football or Give Me Death
Jeff Saturday is 1-0 as a head coach. Beginner's luck, or will the Colts flip the switch? Several dudes on the fence to play this week: Kyler, Andrews, Chargers' receivers, Zeke, and more.Draw of the Week includes a touch of World Cup talk (look for our WORLD CUP preview bonus ep).Greasy Gamblin' Picks comin' in hot with Danny and Steve bouncing back to winning weeks while Jim is soggy trash. Steve gives his LOCK for the Kentucky Derby in May.
44: QB Nightmares = Josh Allen elbow + Rodgers thumb + Russ finger
The guys break down Josh Allen's medial elbow injury in detail with predictions of his return. Terrible IR news for the Raiders. Jeff Saturday had one Saturday to prepare the Colts in an NFL game. The draw of the Week heats up soccer talks with the World Cup approaching. Speaking of, They had 4 draws in last week's Greasy Gamblin' Picks.
43: Bad Beats, Bad Teams, Bad Bois 4 Life
The crew went 1-8 on picks last week but look to bounce back big time! Steve records while needing the over in the battle of the Carolinas and it goes how you would expect.. We start the show with a Carolina traffic update. Brainwashed Kyrie and the anti-Semitic propaganda he's peddlin'. There is a ton of injury news and updates around the league; letting you know what sharp plays are out there. MLS Cup Final is here as well as Danny's red-hot Draw of the Week.
42: Home Dawgs!
Danny and Steve break down the injury news and fantasy implications for NFL week 8, Of course, they can't help themselves dissecting the miserable Steelers, They don't see eye to eye on Kenny Pickett, A touch of MLS and Champions League talk bridges the show into our Greasy Gamblin' Picks! The duo breaks down their beloved Penn State, a Home Dawg, against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Shoutout Jim 13-8 so far on the season. Can he go perfect back to back?Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReturnToPlayPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@returntoplaypod
41: Fire Matt Canada
There are a whole lotta QB and RB injuries to discuss. Danny goes off on the Steelers, duh. The two give plenty of DFS and seasonal advice for fringe players in Heating Pad or Ice Pack. Segments are fire as usual. Make sure to follow us on Twitter for injury discussion and red-hot CFB and NFL Twitter Picks!
40: Neck Concussions
Danny is down bad, Steve almost poops his pants at work, but the boys are in the money on their picks! They talk about Savion Smith's collapse on the field. TE Guru is back with DFS insight. MLS Playoff snippet. Segments as always conclude with the LOCKS OF THE WEEK!
39: State of the Steelers
Danny and Steve debate Kenny Pickett and the Steelers' future. (11 min) A full slate of injuries is discussed. Heating Pad/Ice Pack delivers spicy takes. Then, everyone's favorite segments: Draw of the Week, LGBTQIA+ Player of the Week, and GREASY gamblin' picks!
38: RIP TUA
Recorded live during TNF, Steve and Danny explain Tua's multiple head injuries in depth. We uncover why he contracted his arms on Thursday night. Grass > Turf discussion. Plenty of other current injuries around the league are discussed. We finish up with our Locks of the Week! Don't miss this one!
37: The Cardinals Stole Steve's Soul
Steve is still trying to get right after 2 gut-wrenching fistings by the Arizona Cardinals. He powers through the injury news and Heating Pad/Ice Pack. Danny is red hot in Draw of the Week! Plus, LBGTQIA+ Player of the Week. Finally, things get heated between Danny and Steve's picks. Punishment for the loser! Follow us on Twitter: @returntoplaypod
36: RIP 2022 Steelers and the Queen
The Steelers are basically dead without TJ Watt. Hear what the guys have to say about pec tears and how we disagree with TJ's timeframe. Dak is Ded. Plenty more injuries were discussed in Heating Pad or Ice Pack segment. Finally, Locks of the Week and a few extra honorable mentions. Also, Steve proves Browns' game was fixed.
35: NFL Picks II: Return of the Longshots
Danny and Steve quickly discuss the NFL injury news heading into week 1. Draw of the Week as always. Then, what everyone is here for... WINNERS! The duo makes seasonal picks up and down the board. Make sure to follow us on Twitter @Returntoplaypod to see our locks of week 1 and much more!
Tier Based Injury Rankings + CFB Preview
Yo! Steve and Danny created a list of tier-based injury rankings for the upcoming fantasy season. Don't miss their consensus pick for the Backyard Brawl and draws of the week too!
Ep 33: PreSZN Week 2 Injury Recap + AFC QB Breakdown
Danny and Steve dish out the hot takes for players with injuries. Who to avoid for seasonal drafts compared to best ball. Then, all 6 (HUH!?) AFC North QBs are discussed. Finish with your fav segments. Listen up!
32: PreSZN Injuries Galore
Danny and Steve dive into the injury news after the first round of preseason games. Danny explains N'Keal Harry's "Tightrope surgery" while Steve struggles to pronounce his name. Recent NFL news is discussed and we finish with great segments. NEXT EP = AFC North breakdown
31: Danny and Steve are Back in the Saddle
Danny and Steve are back in the saddle for another glorious football season. They have more hot takes than Deshaun has had massage therapists. They cover the AFC North in-depth, injury news around the league, and your favorite segments to wrap up the show. FOOTBALL BABY!
30: The Offseason is Rough
Yoo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. This week the guys talk about some of the latest news from around the NFL, Steve's personal health issue since returning from Jimmy's wedding in Mexico, and as always spend just a little too much time talking about Pittsburgh sports.
29: We're Still Here, Where Are You?
Yoo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. After the lost episode, the guys hop back onto the mics with no fear to discuss most of the news coming out of the NFL's offseason thus far.
28: Wake Me Up When its Football Season
Yoo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. The guys jump into how their prop bets for the Superb Owl faired. They then jump into the little bit of news going around the NFL right now. Buckle up, this is going to be a long offseason.
27: Don't Be Sad Because Its Over, Smile Because Happened
Yoo, welcome back to the last episode of the Return to Podcast during the 2021-2022 NFL football season. To be honest, I have no idea what the guys talked about this week because I was busy during the recording of this week's episode, 26 weeks in a row was a good streak though. I do know they talk a little injury, probably some about the NFL Honors Winners, and some god-awful Greasy Gambling Picks that you should totally fade if you want to win money.Be sure to use the hashtag #RTPSuperbOwlParlay to let us know your parlay locks for the big game this Sunday. Any winning parlays will get a coveted shoutout from the official Twitter of Return to Play Podcast, @ReturntoPlayPodcast.
26: THANK YEW SEVEN
Yoo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. The guys start off the episode saying goodbye to their QB, Ben Roethlisberger as he limps off in a boot into the sunset of retirement. They then dive into the injuries for this upcoming Conference Championship week to see who will get to play in the Superb Owl in Sofi Stadium. Then up next, the segments, Heat Pad or Ice Pack, TE Guru, Draw of the Week, and the Greasy Gambling Picks of the Week.
25: We Each Tried Our Best to Get Canceled This Week
Yoo welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. The guys jump straight into the playoff injury news that will affect the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. They then jump into the segments with Heat Pad or Ice Pack, TE Guru, and then the Greasy Gambling Picks of the Week,
24: Playoff Football, Time to Nut Up or Shut Up
Yoo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. The guys are back and this week they have the playoff twinkle in their eye. Somehow their team (Pittsburgh) snuck into the playoffs so they obviously have a false sense of hope for them to go on a run. Producer Jimmy hints at the fact his time as a Cleveland fan may be over and might enter the offseason as a free agent with his fanhood on the line. The guys wrap up with the usual segments such as Heat Pad or Ice Pack, TE Guru, Draw of the Week, and the Greasy Gambling Picks Post Season Edition.
23: So Long, Farewell, Big Ben the Bologna Bopping QB of the AFC North
Yoo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. This week the guys jump right into the injury news from around the NFL. Danny then talks about being at Big Ben's last home game with the Steelers. They wrap it up with Draw of the Week, TE Guru, and the Greasy Gambling Picks.
22: Auld Lang Syne
Yoo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. The guys jump right into ALL of the injury and Covid news from the last week in the NFL. They wrap up the episode and the year with Heat Pad or Ice Pack, Draw of the Week, and the Greasy Gambling Picks.
21: Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animal
HoHoHo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. The guys get into all of the NFL injuries and COIVD news throughout the league. The guys then jump into Heat Pad or Ice Pack, Draw of the Week, and the Greasy Gambling Picks.
20: The One Where Urban Gets Fired 30 Minutes After We Record
Yoo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. The guys get into all of the injuries and COVID outbreaks across the league, They then jump into Heat Pad or Ice Pack, Draw of the Week, and the greasy gambling picks of the week where Danny continues to lose week after week.
19: The One Where Danny Went 0-3 Last Week
Yoo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. This week we get back to the tried and true formula, no guests, injury talk, Heat Pad or Ice Pack, and some of the most fadeable gambling picks on the Internet.
18: Fade Our Picks and Win Some Cash
Yoo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. This week we are joined by two special guests. The first one is most famously known for sneaking into your child's bedroom and exchanging a tooth for some cash, the Toothfairy! The second guest is the Cleveland Browns supporting, Chipotle fanatic, one part man, one part DFS phenom, Josh Selway from the Fantasy Unleashd Podcast (@fantasyunleashd). Our guests join us to discuss all of the NFL injuries, Heat Pad or Ice Pack, an interview with Josh about his DFS, best ball, and other fantasy strategies. We wrap up the episode (stronger than the Steelers defense did Joe Mixon) with the Greasy Picks of the Week.
17: We've Made It 17 Weeks In A Row, Who Would Have Guessed?
Yoo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. This week the guys discuss all of the injuries from this past week in the NFL. Then a special edition of Heat Pad or Ice Pack of Thanksgiving Sides. They wrap up the episode with the greasy gambling picks and locks of the week.
16: West Coast Danny Doesn't Miss a Recording
Yoo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. In this episode, Danny lugs his recording equipment out to the West Coast to prove he is the most dedicated. The guys then discuss all of the injuries from the week's NFL games, go over what you should do with players in fantasy in the Heat Pad or Ice Pack segment, Finally, the guys and our second guest, Wigz share their picks for the upcoming football weekend.
15: One Take Makes Producer Jimmy Happy
Yoo, welcome back to the Return to Play Podcast. This week while under pressure the guys knock out an episode in a single take talking about all the usual subjects. They start with the injuries from around the NFL, let you know what you should do with your fantasy players coming off an injury in Heat Pad or Ice Pack, and wrap it up with Greasy Picks of the Week.
14: Death, Taxes, and the Browns STINK
Yoo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. The guys jump right into the miserable, terrible, and downright hideous game between the Steelers and Browns last weekend. They then get into the injuries from around the NFL and this week's Heat Pad or Ice Pack where the guys give their take on what to do with Derick Henry in your fantasy leagues. They wrap up the show with Draw of the Week, LGBTQIA+ Player of the Week, and the Greasy Bets for the upcoming weekend.
13: The Highly Contentious Browns vs Steelers One
Yooo, welcome back to this week's episode of the Return to Play Podcast. As always the guys take a look around the league at all of the injuries from this past weekend. We then speak to a friend of the show, Lance who tells us about his lucky bet he made before the MLB season started. Lance stays with us to discuss the upcoming Browns vs Steelers game, a Draw of the Week, and the Greasy Gambling Picks of the Week,
12: Steve Drinks All of the Wine
Yooo, it's that time of the week again for your favorite weekly sports podcast, Return to Play Podcast. The guys are back to catch you up on all of the NFL injuries from this past week and Steve finishes his first glass of wine. They then get into Heat Pack or Ice Pack segment, as expected Steve then finishes his second glass of wine. They wrap up the podcast with TE Guru, LGTBQIA+ Play of the Week, Greasy Gambling Picks, and Steve's third and fourth glasses of wine.
11: Introducing Stephen Navarra, OTR
Yooo, welcome back to this week's recording of the Return to Play Podcast. The guys hit a couple of milestones this past week with Steve passing his OTR exam, Producer Jimmy turning 30, Danny's bad streak of gambling continues, and the guys still not knowing where the hell Shaun has been. The guys jump into all of the injury news from this last week and offer their professional takes on the seriousness of the said injury. They then wrap it up with the greasiest 30 minutes of podcasting with Tight End Guru, Draw of the Week, and then finish with the "tail me once, shame on you; tail me twice, shame on you; tail me three-times, what the hell are you doing" gambling picks of the week.
10: [Insert Urban Meyer Joke Here]
Yoo we are back with the milestone 10th episode and just like Urban Meyer we are digging in and going over all the injuries from this past week. Not sure if a player on the bubble to play this week will make a fantasy impact? We cover all of that with this week's edition of Heating Pad (sizzle sizzle) or Ice Pack (sound to come). We then end the episode with the dumbest 25 minutes of podcasting filled with your favorite segments such as Draw of the Week, LGBTQIA+ Player of the Week (tough pick this week), and as always the most fadeable gambling picks on the internet.
9: Danny Loves Living in the Past, When Pittsburgh was Good
Yoooo its's podcast time! This week the guys dive back into all of the NFL injury news from last week's games. Then they let you know if a player is going to be productive in fantasy and DFS this week based on their health status with Heat Pad or Ice Pack. The show wraps up with the soccer Draw of the Week, the LGBTQIA+ Player of the Week, and our LOCKS for the upcoming weekend of football games.
8: Producer Jimmy, Not the Best at Football Takes
Yooooo, we are back with Episode 8 (who would have thought we would continue this long) with a podcast full of injury talk and picks you should definitely fade. Steve and Danny give their takes on all of the injuries, as well as whether or not you can expect the player to contribute to your Fantasy Teams this week in Heat Pad or Ice Pack segment. As always it is wrapped up with our 3 picks of the week including our LOCKS for the weekend that you should totally fade based on our records so far.Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ReturntoPlayPodcast
7: Shaun, Give Us A NUMBER!
The guys are back for episode 7 to talk about some week 1 injuries, reactions to the week as a whole, and heat pad or ice pack! They then make their gambling picks for this upcoming week, along with our LOCKS of the week (which now come with punishments for being wrong).Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ReturntoPlayPod and @OfficialReturntoPlayPod on Tik Tok.
6: Danny Ruins Steve's Perfect Segue
This week the guys talk about everything from TJ Watt's new contract to NFL injuries from around the league before Week 1 fully kicks off. They then jump into the return of the heat pad or ice pack segment, where the guys discuss whether or not to start a player based on their recent injuries. Then we all give our top 3 bets for the weekend including our LOCK which we guarantee will not lose (we cannot be held responsible for any dumb decisions to listen to our gambling advice).Remember to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ReturntoPlayPod
5: Steve Gambles at the Bar and in the Sportsbooks
This week the guys start off by talking about their weekends, Danny avoiding the "right hand from Suga Land" and Steve taking the biggest gamble of the week at the bar. As always the guys then touch on injuries from around the NFL and give their experienced opinion on the severity. The guys then dive headfirst into the degenerate land with their favorite bets for the upcoming season including Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year.Remember to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @returntoplaypod.
4: Whats Really Wrong John?
In this week's episode, the guys speak on notable injuries around the NFL including the mysterious Sammy Watkins injury that left him sidelined from practice. Then "Heat Pad or Icepack" is back for a second week where the guys let you know if you should draft or avoid a few players based on their current injuries. They then wrap up the episode answering some questions for Cole Beasley, making their pick for "Draw of the Week", and Danny going on a rant about the Men's National Soccer Team.As always be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @returntoplaypod.
3: Where Are The Dunk Tanks!?
Host Steve takes a road trip to the Ravens and Panthers joint practice this week and happens upon an interesting story that Shaun is asking all of the hard-hitting questions about. The guys then dive deep into more of the latest injury reports that even contain our own, Danny this week (Ts and Ps for his face). Then we introduce our new segment "Heating Pad or Ice Pack" where the guys discuss how they are feeling about picking players for their fantasy/weekly drafts based upon recent injuries to that player. As always please make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ReturntoPlayPod
2: Producer Jimmy Saves Steve's Career
This week the guys finally get to introduce Shaun (who did not die, but his phone did last week) and learn more about his experience around the football locker room. Danny gives up a quick recap of his weekend in Canton, OH for the Hall of Fame festivities. The guys then dive into more NFL injury news from around the league, including Shaun's take on the Michael Thomas situation in New Orleans. Things get heated when Steve starts to talk about New Orleans requiring proof of vaccination to enter their games this season and Producer Jimmy has to step in and save Steve's career with some editing magic.As always be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Tik Tok @returntoplaypod.
1: F*ck the Bengals, but I Love Joe Burrow
The guys introduce themselves and some of the topics we will be touching on during our future episodes including NFL injuries, fantasy football advice, weekly pick ems, and probably a few Pittsburgh rants once the 2021 season starts.Steve and Danny wonder if Shaun is alive then quickly move onto some NFL injuries around the league. We come to find out both hate the Bengals (being Steelers fans) but still love Joe Burrow because he won them money while at LSU. We wrap the episode up with some UFC 265 picks and we come to the conclusion that Song Yadong is the man to beat this weekend.Be sure to follow us @ReturntoPlayPod on Twitter and Instagram for news and when new a episode goes live!