The Lunch Hour Sports Show

March Madness lived up to the hype, as usual, and Dan and Jake are going to talk about it. Though, their bracket is in rough shape. Opening Day is this week, so baseball talk is a must. And, the guys dive into the hot new story surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter's gambling scandal. (4:57) - March Madness Recap (57:02) - MLB Season Outlook (1:25:50) - Shohei Ohtani News

We've made it. It's here. March Madness. In this episode, Dan and Jake create the official bracket of The Lunch Hour Sports Show, which is totally not going to get busted. Right? Let's see your picks! Join our Tournament Challenge here (password: Rothstein): https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2024/group?id=ad335965-b9e8-4892-90d4-83833b62dee7&joinKey=d6bd6f1e-10a0-3a90-8959-5d609bdca9c5&joining=true

NFL Free Agency is OPEN FOR BUSINESS. And, boy, it did not disappoint. With Selection Sunday coming up, the March Madness Manifesto gets some revisions. To wrap things up, the guys buy and sell MLB teams' stocks for the upcoming season. (9:14) - NFL Free Agency (36:55) - March Madness Manifesto Revision (1:07:38) - MLB Stock Watch

It's March, baby! Sharpen those bracket pencils now. For this week, though, Dan and Jake discuss some recent employment updates across pro sports. The guys get into the NFL Combine from last week and all its excitement, or lack thereof. Finally, Jake walks us through a College Baseball Preview to have you primed and ready to enjoy this year's Road to Omaha. (02:23) - Employment Updates (10:13) - NFL Comine Recap (42:26) - College Baseball Preview

Here on The Lunch Hour Sports Show, we don't shy away from hard-hitting subjects such as Stourt Corming, I mean Court Storming (inside jokes, we've all wanted to be a part of one, right?). There was some movement on the Hot Stove this week, but some significant MLB Free Agents still remain. Dan gives us the low-down. Meanwhile, Jake walks through another delightful week of College Baseball. The show ends with a Dessert topic that is sweet for all, except Kyle Filipowski. (15:30) - MLB Free Agency Update (42:46) - College Baseball Recap (57:13) - Court Storming Discussion

Here we are: first week after football season. Have no fear, though. The Lunch Hour has got you covered. With a month to go until March Madness, Dan walks through the first draft of the bracket manifesto. Jake recaps Opening Weekend for College Baseball and the excitement there. Finally, the guys answer an intriguing question: How much should winning a championship matter when evaluating a players legacy? AND, the winner of the Lunch Is On Us Giveaway is announced! (5:46) - March Madness Manifesto (34:30) - College Baseball Opening Weekend Recap (1:01:50) - How Do Championships Affect Legacy? (1:16:00) - Lunch Is On Us Winner Announced!

You probably guessed it - this week's episode is all about Super Bowl LVIII! What a game this turned out to be, from Purdy's Passing to Travis' Tantrums. Give this episode a listen and relive the Big Game from Sunday. Also, the show wraps up with some serious Garbage Time. Listener discrection is advised. (8:10) - SB 58 Recap (01:07:34) - Garbage Time

Happy Super Bowl Week, ladies and gentlemen! Dan kicks of this episode with a recap of the weekend's College Basketball action, which was packed with ranked matchups. March will be here before we know it. Then, the fellas preview the Big Game - Super Bowl LVIII: Chiefs vs. 49ers. Give us your pick in the poll on this episode! Finally, for dessert, Dan and Jake give the day's Immaculate Grid a shot, which may or may not be missing the cherry on top. ALSO, be sure to keep an eye on our social media channels for our Lunch Is On Us giveaway! Enter for the chance to win a $35 Uber Eats gift card! (10:59) - CBB Weekend Recap (31:18) - Super Bowl Preview (50:44) - Immaculate Grid (59:09) - Lunch Is On Us Giveaway

Dan's team gets a coach. One of Jake's teams loses a coach. Even Steven (for all you Seinfeld fans out there). Dan leads us through a recap of the AFC and NFC Championship games, and the Super Bowl is now set. Then, Jake covers the results of this year's Hall of Fame voting results, with a little bit of Steroid Era Debate "infused" in. And because we all know the voting system is broken, the guys pitch their ideas on how to fix it. (20:25) - NFL Championship Sunday Recap (46:42) - MLB HOF Results & Let's Talk 'Roids (1:07:52) - HOF Voting Suggestions

I don't know about you... but Dan sure isn't up to date on T-Swift's music. It'll all make sense once you listen. Regardless, the guys recap the action from the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs and look ahead to the matchups in the AFC and NFC Championship games. Jake gets us up to speed on the latest happenings in Major League Baseball. And, things take an unexpected turn during dessert. (18:01) - NFL Divisional Round Recap / Championship Weekend Picks (44:51) - MLB Offseason Update (1:02:32) - NCAAW Talk

On the heels of a Super Cold Wild Card Weekend, sit back and enjoy Dan's coveted NFL Credits. Oh and yeah, NICK SABAN RETIRED. The guys react to what this means for college football and the outlook on Kalen DeBoer as Alabama's new head coach. We're sorry, Arizona fans. With the Australian Open upon us, Dan insists we talk about tennis. And, Jake gives us a quick check-in on the transfer portal happenings. Hope you enjoy this audio lunchable! (10:12) - SUPER Wild Card Weekend NFL Credits (22:12) - Nick Saban Retires & CFB Coaching Carousel (43:35) - Australian Open Check-In (01:02:13) - Transfer Portal Update

DISCLAIMER: This pod was recorded prior to Wednesday's bombshell news that Nick Saban is retiring. Hail the Victors - Dan and Jake recap the CFP National Championship and Michigan's first title since '97... for now (just kidding, take it easy). The NFL playoff bracket is set, and the guys break down their favorites as we head into the Wild Card Round. Black Monday has come and gone, so there's some early speculation about the coaching vacancies, which ironically include both Dan and Jake's teams. Terrific. (5:34) - CFB National Championship Recap (39:06) - NFL Playoffs Preview (52:36) - Coaching Carousel

Happy New Year from The Lunch Hour Sports Show! In this week's episode, Dan and Jake break down the CFP Semifinal games which were mildly exciting... SIKE. The guys walk through a quick review of the rest of the NY6 bowls, and they close out the show with a classic Whodonut? Whodunit? Just know it's about the controversial ending to Week 17's Lions-Cowboys game.

In the final Lunch Hour for 2023, Dan and Jake catch up on Christmas and talk a little NFL to kick things off. Dan assigns some oddly accurate Senior Superlatives to CBB teams, along with a peek at the NBA. And, Jake walks us through the New Year's Six showdowns coming up this weekend. To finish things off, the guys give their own New Year's Resolutions for their favorite teams. Happy New Year! (9:23) - CBB Senior Superlatives (30:56) - NY6 Bowl Previews (1:04:16) - New Year's Resolutions

It's the holiday season, and Dan and Jake have got some takes. In true Christmas fashion, NFL playoff contenders are getting put on the Naughty or Nice list. Which teams can actually win it all? Plus, the guys catch up on a fairly hot MLB Stove and the biggest moves of the offseason so far. The guys wrap up the show with their own Sports Christmas Wishlist. Here's to hoping Santa hears this episode. (7:07) - NFL Naughty or Nice List (32:28) - MLB Hot Stove Check-In (1:03:11) - Dan & Jake's Christmas Wishlists

Pretty chill weekend for college football last week... WRONG. Dan and Jake recap the results and fallout from the conference championship games. The guys also react to the penultimate CFP Rankings. Should Bama be in? How could FSU be left out? What about Texas? There are opinions on the matter. To wrap up the episode, Dan and Jake talk about other things that should disappear next year, much like the four-team playoff. WARNING: THE TAKES ONLY GET HOTTER FROM HERE. (3:45) - CFB Conference Championship Weekend Recap (29:45) - CFP Rankings Reaction (1:04:55) - Things That Should Disappear Next Year, Like the Four-Team Playoff

College football: It's what's for dinner. Dan and Jake recap an epic rivalry week, from The Game to The Gravedigger. The results of last week's Turkey Day Pick 'Em are in. And, the guys look ahead to what will surely be a pivotal conference championship weekend. (5:16) - Turkey Day Pick 'Em (10:30) - Rivalry Week Recap (42:15) - Conference Championship Weekend Preview

Happy Thanksgiving! This week's pod is a special Thanksgiving episode, and Dan and Jake kick things off by showing thanks for the wonderful things that sports bring us. The guys build their CFP "plates" with the teams they do, and don't, want to have a piece of - complete with Thanksgiving food comparisons. Dan prepares us for Feast Week in the CBB world, and the show wraps up with a little Turkey Day Pick 'Em. Here are The Lunch Hour Sports Show, we are thankful for all of you listening each week! (6:48) - Giving Thanks for the World of Sports (18:27) - Building our CFP Thanksgiving Plates (1:00:40) - Feast Week Preview (01:13:25) - Turkey Day Pick 'Em

Maybe because it's episode 13? Regardless, things get a little weird this week. However, you'll still hear Week 10 NFL Credits courtesy of Dan. BREAKING: It's apparently time to start firing college football coaches, so Jake had to bring up Jimbo Fisher and Zach Arnett. On that note, there's a recap of this past weekend's CFB matchups with some statement wins. Last but definitely not least is what we've all been waiting for - how to stop the tush-push. (11:13) - Week 10 NFL Credits (24:43) - CFB Coaching Carousel (56:21) - CFB Week 11 Recap (1:22:05) - How to Stop the Tush-Push

Welcome to The Lunch Hour Sports Show, Home of The Lunch Hour Sports Show, may I take your order? This week's shows kicks off with a quick, yet jam-packed, recap of an eventful sports week, ranging from Clemson football to the World Series Champ Texas Rangers, to EPL madness and breaking MLB news. Dan recaps Week 9 of the NFL in the best, and only, way we know how. Following it up is an exciting preview for this week's slate of College Football. College Basketball has tipped off, and Dan gives us a super preview of the season ahead and what/who to look out for. Dessert this week is a four-pick draft of the top all-time broadcasting crews. (13:44) - CFB Week 11 Pick 'Em (41:17) - NFL Week 9 Credits (53:23) - CBB Season Preview (1:22:11) - All-Time Top Broadcasting Duos Draft

Halloween isn't the only frightening thing out there this week. Clemson football exists too. Sorry, Dan. Jake walks through the first two World Series games, and the guys make their picks for World Champ. The first edition of the CFP Rankings come out this week. But, the real rankings you care about are released in this week's episode. This week's dessert: Top 10 Jakes list. Enjoy! (9:00) - Dan's Clemson Rant (31:04) - World Series Check-In (49:34) - CFP Top 10 Rankings (1:24:06) - Top 10 Jakes List

Another week, another great pod. The guys cover almost as much ground as a Michigan staffer. Dan gives an "out of this world" update on NFL Week 7. And, there's only so much room left on the CFP island. Dan and Jake cast their votes for who stays and who goes. Dessert this week is a Lunch Hour version of an NHL preview. If you enjoy hockey, you may want to 2x through that part. (11:17) - Michigan Sign-Stealing Scandal (27:00) - Week 7 NFL Credits (37:33) - Survivor: CFB Edition (1:02:33) - NHL "Preview"

What is The Lunch Hour Sports Show? Why is it called The Lunch Hour? Whether you're a die-hard sports aficionado or just someone who loves a good sports chat, "The Lunch Hour Sports Show" is your go-to source for relatable sports talk. Join your hosts, Dan and Jake, two everyday sports enthusiasts, as they bring you the ultimate midday sports banter that feels just like catching up with your buddies during your lunch break. So grab your sandwich, pull up a chair, and tune in for a hearty serving of sports chatter that'll make your lunch hour the best part of your day. It's time to huddle up and enjoy the game, one bite-sized episode at a time!

Dan and Jake return from a bye week to a jam-packed slate of sports coverage. Prepare for an intergalatic blast through NFL Week 6 action, as Dan recaps the games in style. The most important question is answered for each Top 10 CFB team: Impish or Admirable? *insert sad trombone here* The guys discuss a devastating close to their beloved Braves season and look ahead to the rest of the postseason. Finally, what you've all been waiting for, Dan releases the Top 10 Dan Rankings. Yes, you can finally feel at ease now. (6:20) - Crediting NFL Week 6 (12:42) - CFB Top 10: Impish or Admirable? (49:30) - Braves Sad Boy Corner (1:14:00) - MLB Postseason Check-In (1:19:35) - Top 10 Dans List

Prepare for a three-course lunch special on today's show. Dan & Jake review an eventful football weekend and look ahead to Week 6 in college football. Dan has a bone to pick with a certain NFL alum. And, today's show features an interview with special guest Taber Mongero, a former DI collegiate baseball player and an aspiring coach, to provide us with exceptional baseball insight. Last but not least, the guys assign each MLB playoff team a character from The Office. (0:30) - Football Weekend Recap (13:10) - Mystery Meat? Guess the Stat Line (21:05) - CFB Week 6 Preview (30:15) - Taber Mongero Interview (1:12:25) - MLB Playoff Preview & Playoff Teams as Office Characters

What a weekend for CFB. The guys have to talk about it as badly as Ryan Day has to talk about Lou Holtz. Dan walks us through NFL team tiers as it stands after Week 4. To close the show, Dan and Jake assemble their all-time Atlanta Braves dream team, as the MLB regular season winds to a close. (10:45) - CFB Week 4 Review & Week 5 Picks (1:07:59) - NFL Tier List (1:42:54) - Atlants Braves Dream Team Roster

This week, the guys do a vibe check on Week 3 of CFB and share some interesting, or not-so interesting, tales of recent events. BREAKING: The NBA wants their players to play basketball. And, preparations are made for one of the best slates of CFB games this season. Play along with some trivia questions to close the show. (16:35) - CFB Week 3 Recap (44:09) - New NBA PPP Rule (59:30) - CFB Week 4 Preview (1:48:49) - Trivia!

In this week's episode, the guys look back at an EXCITING week of College Football and check out Week 3's matchups. Also, we insist that Dan talks about tennis and the US Open Finals. Don't look now, but MLB Playoffs are right around the corner. So, what better time for a heat check on the Division and Wild Card races? Oh, and you'll be graced with live reactions to the Jets vs. Bills game on MNF. (4:21) - US Open Recap (12:24) - CFB Week 2 Review + Week 3 Preview (49:18) - MLB Heat Check

Dan and Jake unpack the exciting first full week of college football and look ahead to the big game this weekend between Bama and Texas. Dr. Dan gives us his diagnosis for each NFL Division, and the guys make their Super Bowl predictions. To top off the episode, Dan assigns Jake an EPL team in a creative fashion. (2:32) - USA Tennis is BACK (7:30) - Week 1 CFB Recap + Bama/Texas Preview (42:34) - NFL Division Diagnosis + Super Bowl Picks (1:25:20) - Come to the EPL Table + Dan assigns Jake a club

Week 0 was the appetizer, now Dan & Jake get fired up for Week 1 of the college football season with a full slate of games. The guys preview this week's biggest games and make their picks. Dan insists we talk about tennis with a US Open intro. To wrap it up, there's a snake draft of the best college football games of all-time, and we hear what's on Dan & Jake's season wishlist. Let's get ready for some football! (4:43) - Untold: Swamp Kings (12:00) - Dan insists we talk about tennis. (21:03) - Week 1 CFB Preview & Picks (57:43) - Snake It Up! Draft of All-Time CFB Games (1:26:58) - Season Christmas Wishlist

Dan & Jake gear up for the start of college football with a preview of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and PAC 12. Who are the contenders and who are the pretenders? There's big controversy that "blindsided" us over the past week as well. EPL Football (i.e. Soccer) is back in business. The guys close out by putting together All-Time teams for Clemson and UGA, but it's not what you'd expect.

Welcome to The Lunch Hour Sports Show! Hosts Dan and Jake discuss the chaos of realignment. And, how is the SEC shaping up this year? Finally, the guys review the Untold: Johnny Football documentary and list their top 5 college quarterbacks of all-time.