Spork: The Sports What If Podcast

It is the greatest "divorce" in sports history. In 2004, the Lakers chose Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O’Neal took his talents (and his hardware) to Miami. But what if the alpha and the omega of the Staples Center had actually sat down, set their egos aside, and decided to ride it out until the Big Aristotle finally hung up his size 22 sneakers in 2011?In this episode of Spork, we aren’t doing the "lazy" math. While many fans claim they would have won 8 or 10 rings, we’re keeping it grounded in reality. We explore a timeline where the duo stays together, but age, chemistry, and the rise of the Spurs and Celtics Big 3 still play their parts.In this episode, we break down:The "Peace Treaty" of 2004: How Phil Jackson (or Jerry Buss) could have brokered a truce that kept Shaq in Purple and Gold.The Ring Count: Why we believe they only add one or two more trophies (2006? 2009?) rather than a decade of dominance. We look at the physical decline of Shaq and how a ball-dominant Kobe would have had to carry the load earlier than expected.The Roster Ripple Effect: If Shaq stays, does Pau Gasol ever become a Laker? How do the Lakers build a bench around two massive max contracts as the league shifts toward the "Big 3" era in Boston and Miami?Shaq’s Sunset Years: What does "Laker Legend Shaq" look like in 2010 and 2011? Does he accept a role as a high-level veteran presence, or does the friction reignite as he moves into the "Cleveland/Boston" phase of his career while still in Hollywood?The GOAT Debate: How does a 5-ring Kobe and a 5-ring Shaq change their respective standings against MJ and Kareem?As always, send any questions/comments/concerns to us at [email protected].

What if Zion Williamson could have signed a shoe deal before ever stepping onto an NBA floor? What if JJ Redick and Tyler Hansbrough—the ultimate "love them or hate them" college icons—could have cashed in on their notoriety for four straight years?In this episode of the Spork Podcast, we’re trading scholarships for six-figure checks as we reimagine the last 20 years of college basketball through the lens of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). From the one-and-done phenoms who would have broken the internet to the four-year legends who might have become wealthier than some NBA vets before graduation, we’re breaking down the theoretical market value of the hardwood’s biggest stars.In this episode, we discuss:The Social Media King: Zion Williamson at Duke was a one-man economy. We speculate on the "Zion Effect" and how his NIL valuation might have actually rivaled his rookie NBA contract.The Polarization Profits: JJ Redick (Duke) and Tyler Hansbrough (UNC). Two players who stayed for four years and defined the most heated rivalry in sports—how much would brands pay to lean into the "villain" or "hero" archetypes?The Cult Legends: Jimmer Fredette and "Jimmer-Mania." We explore how a small-school star at BYU could have built a mid-major empire that would make modern NIL collectives blush.The One-and-Done Giants: Kevin Durant, John Wall, and Anthony Davis. Would life-changing NIL money have convinced any of these "sure-fire" No. 1 picks to stay for a sophomore season and a second run at a title?The Women's Game Revolution: We touch on the massive potential impact on icons like Maya Moore or Candace Parker. In a world where women's college stars often have higher visibility than their pro counterparts, would NIL have accelerated the boom of the women's game by a decade?As always, send any questions/comments/concerns to [email protected].

What if the most electric players in college football history didn’t have to wait for the NFL to get paid? In this episode of the Spork Podcast, we’re tearing up the history books and dropping the legends of the last 20 years into the modern Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape.From Reggie Bush to "Johnny Football," we break down the theoretical market value of the superstars who defined their eras and speculate how life-changing money might have altered their careers, their schools, and the record books.In this episode, we discuss:The Heisman Architects: Would Reggie Bush have ever left USC early if he were a multi-millionaire in Los Angeles? How much would Tim Tebow’s "Missionary Brand" have been worth to Gator Nation?The Chaos Agents: We explore the absolute madness of Johnny Manziel with a legal bank account in College Station and the massive local endorsements Lamar Jackson would have locked down in Louisville.The Physical Freaks: From Jadeveon Clowney’s "Hit Heard 'Round the World" to Leonard Fournette and Adrian Peterson, we discuss how much "insurance" NIL money would have provided for the most dominant backs and defenders to ever lace them up.The Modern Blueprints: How Ndumokong Suh’s defensive dominance and Trevor Lawrence’s "Day 1" superstar status at Clemson serve as the ultimate "what if" for defensive and quarterback market ceilings.As always, send any questions/comments/corrections to [email protected]

In this episode, we dissect the seismic 2019 trade that sent Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Oklahoma City for Paul George—a move that was essentially a "two-for-one" to secure Kawhi Leonard. We look back at the actual results (the "35% Rule") and then dive deep into the multiverse. What if Kawhi had chosen the rising star over the established veteran? We explore the legacy of the Klaw, the trajectory of SGA, and where the NBA landscape would have shifted if PG-13 had landed elsewhere.Key Discussion PointsThe Reality Check: A post-mortem on the Clippers' "213" era. We discuss the staggering statistic that Kawhi and PG only appeared in 35% of games together during their tenure, and how that availability (or lack thereof) defined their championship window.The Toronto Pivot: If Kawhi doesn't win that magical 2019 title in Toronto, does he still demand the George trade? We weigh the likelihood of him staying in the 6ix vs. joining LeBron and AD for a Lakers superteam or choosing the Clippers as a solo act.The PG Multiverse: If Kawhi tells the Clippers, "I want SGA," where does Paul George go? We rank the potential fits:Lakers: The ultimate hometown "I'm coming home" narrative.Miami: The Heat Culture fit that almost happened.Dallas/Boston: The missing pieces for Luka or the Jays.The Ascension of Shai: How does SGA’s development change next to Kawhi? Does he become a "Robbin" to Kawhi's "Batman," or does the torch get passed faster due to Kawhi's injuries? We debate: if they win, is it Shai’s team or Kawhi’s legacy?The "Three-Peat" Legacy: If Kawhi wins a third title with a third franchise (Spurs, Raptors, Clippers/SGA), where does he land on the all-time list? Is he the ultimate "Mercenary for Hire" or a top-10 lock?As always, please send any questions/comments/corrections to [email protected].

What if the history of college basketball isn't a story of "inevitable" dynasties, but a series of fragile accidents? On this Spork, we dive into six pivotal postseason contingencies where a single bounce, a torn ligament, or a tactical gamble altered the legacies of the sport's greatest icons and programs.In this episode, we go chronologically through the "What-Ifs":1992: The Shot heard 'round the world. What happens to Mike Krzyzewski’s "successor to Wooden" status if Christian Laettner misses against Kentucky? We explore how that turnaround jumper saved a dynasty and left Rick Pitino with decades of nightmares.2000: The Kenyon Martin Calamity. At the apex of the collegiate world, a catastrophic leg fracture didn't just cost Cincinnati a title—it eroded Bob Huggins’ political capital and led to a decade-long institutional fracture.2008: Mario's Miracle & Calipari’s Crossroads. If Mario Chalmers misses that three, does John Calipari ever leave Memphis for Kentucky?2010: The Hummel Knee & Purdue’s Glass Ceiling. Before Zach Edey, there were the "Baby Boilers." We discuss how Robbie Hummel’s injury delaying Matt Painter’s arrival as a blue-blood peer by over a decade.2010: Three Inches from Immortality. Gordon Hayward’s half-court heave against Duke is the ultimate "what-if." Would a Butler victory have kept Brad Stevens in college basketball and created a Gonzaga-style dynasty in the Midwest?2016: The Shot that Built Villanova. Kris Jenkins’ buzzer-beater did more than beat UNC; it transformed Jay Wright from an "underachiever" into an icon and secured the national relevance of the reconfigured Big East.Join us as we analyze how the current landscape of the sport sits upon these six "tectonic plates" of absolute chance.As always, send in your questions, comments, or revisions in to [email protected]

What if the greatest "One and Done" players were those who never played in March Madness? In this episode of the Spork Podcast, we dive into the alternate history of college basketball, fueled by the revolutionary "prep-to-pro" era.We explore a world where the NCAA’s most legendary programs were anchored by generational talents who chose the league over the campus. We break down the hypothetical dominance of:Kevin Garnett as the defensive anchor for the Michigan Wolverines.Kobe Bryant as the ultimate offensive engine at Duke.Tracy McGrady elevating the 1998 "Comeback Cats" to historical perfection at Kentucky.Amar'e Stoudemire providing Memphis with blue-chip star power long before the 2008 run.Sebastian Telfair serving as the "tip of the spear" for Rick Pitino’s high-pressure Louisville system.Finally, we go back to the original trailblazer, Moses Malone. We reconstruct his 1974 commitment to the University of Maryland and analyze how his presence might have single-handedly dismantled the UCLA winning streak and changed the hierarchy of college basketball history forever.Join us as we fill out the brackets that never were.As always, send in your questions, comments, or revisions in to [email protected]

What happens when the greatest quarterback of all time and one of the most brilliant offensive minds in NFL history decide to team up in South Beach? In this episode of the Spork Podcast, we dive into the wild "What If" scenario of Tom Brady and Sean Payton joining the Miami Dolphins in 2022.We break down the "Mad Scientist" plan that almost came to fruition, the explosive Brian Flores lawsuit that acted as the ultimate defensive stop, and the timeline where Tua Tagovailoa heads to the Big Easy. Plus, find out why this alternate reality might have led to Bo Nix becoming the face of the Dolphins in 2024. And was there one last vengeful chess move from Bill Belicheck to pull one over on his former star quarterback?In this episode, we cover:The Blueprint: Stephen Ross’s corporate-football hybrid plan for Brady and Payton.The Flores Factor: How a February 1st lawsuit blew up the most ambitious plan in NFL history.The Tua Domino: Where does Tua land if Miami moves on in 2022?Championship Math: How many rings does a Brady-Payton-Hill trio actually win?The 2024 Connection: Why Bo Nix is the natural successor to the Brady-Payton era in Miami.As always, send in your questions, comments, or revisions in to [email protected]

What if the most heartbreaking 0–4 stretch in sports history was actually the greatest dynasty the world has ever seen? In this episode of Spork, we are tearing up the history books and diving into a divergent timeline where Scott Norwood’s kick split the uprights and the Buffalo Bills achieved an unprecedented Super Bowl four-peat from 1990 to 1993. Inside the Episode:The First Domino: How a 22–20 victory over the Giants in Super Bowl XXV would have validated the K-Gun offense as the blueprint for the modern NFL. GOAT Status: Would Jim Kelly have supplanted Joe Montana as the consensus greatest quarterback of the 20th century? The Coaching Hierarchy: Why a four-peat puts Marv Levy above icons like Vince Lombardi and Chuck Noll. Collateral Damage: The fascinating ripple effects on the rest of the league, including how a Bills win might have erased the Bill Belichick and New England Patriots dynasty before it even began. The Death of Bills Mafia: We explore the fanatic culture of Buffalo—trading the gritty, "noble suffering" of the Bills Mafia for the "Title Town, USA" arrogance of a 90s juggernaut. Join us as we explore how four successful Sundays in the early 90s would have permanently altered the DNA of professional football. As always, send in your questions, comments, or revisions in to [email protected]

In this episode of Spork, we step into the blizzard of January 2002 to dissect the most controversial official review in NFL history: The Tuck Rule Game. We explore the "Butterfly Effect" of a single call that saved a young Tom Brady’s first playoff run and potentially prevented him from spending 2002 as a backup to Drew Bledsoe.We’ll break down the mechanical absurdity of NFL Rule 3, Section 22, which turned an obvious fumble into a season-saving incomplete pass, and look at the wreckage left in its wake. From the unprecedented trade of Jon Gruden to the decline of the Raiders franchise, we analyze how one snowflake of a decision triggered a twenty-year avalanche that reshaped the league’s economic and dynastic landscape.Episode Agenda Highlights:The Raiders Reign: Would that turnover could have led to back-to-back championships and changed the trajectory of the Raiders franchise?The Patriots Multiverse: If the fumble stands, what becomes of Tom Brady? Does Drew Bledsoe stay a Patriot?League-Wide Fallout: With a Brady-less Patriots, would the league be opened up to be reshaped by another franchise?As always, send in your questions, comments, or revisions in to [email protected]

In this episode of Spork, we dive into the most analyzed 60 seconds in NFL history: the final minute of Super Bowl XLIX. We explore the fallout from February 1, 2015, as we rewrite the decision with the ultimate question: What if Russel Wilson had just handed the ball to Marshawn Lynch?.In this episode, we break down:The Inflection Point: Why did Seattle abandon the run after Lynch’s 4-yard gain to the 1-yard line? Is Hero Ball to blame?The Fallout for "Beast Mode": How a game-winning touchdown would have transformed Marshawn Lynch from a high-tier power back into a legend.The Wilson vs. Defense Rift: We explore how a victory might have prevented the "hero ball" narrative and saved the Legion of Boom from the internal friction that eventually dismantled the locker room.A Fading Empire? The impact on Tom Brady and the Patriots. Would a third consecutive Super Bowl loss have accelerated the Jimmy Garoppolo succession plan and ended the New England dynasty a decade early?.The 3-Peat Opportunity: Why a win in 2014 might have set the Seahawks up for a statistical 3-peat in 2015 with mighty momentum on their side.Join us as we bridge the gap between immortality and a decade of regret.As always, send us an email with any thoughts, questions, concerns, or corrections - [email protected]

In this episode, we dive into the ultimate NBA counterfactual: what if Ray Allen’s corner three in Game 6 of the 2013 Finals had rimmed out? We reconstruct a timeline where the San Antonio Spurs secure the title in six games, fundamentally inverting the basketball hierarchy.We explore the massive legacy shifts triggered by those five seconds, including:The 6-0 Standard: How Tim Duncan would have matched Michael Jordan’s perfect Finals record while winning championships across three different decades.The LeBron Paradox: The erosion of LeBron James’ GOAT candidacy following a "3-7" Finals reality and a perceived "inevitable failure" in Miami.The Fall of the Big Three: How one shot could have altered the course of the Big Three experiment in Miami.Coaching Legacies: What changes to the perceptions of Spoelstra and Popovich by shifting the title from one coach the other?Join us as we analyze how the deployment of yellow security tape in Miami almost signaled the end of an era, only for five seconds of history to rewrite the destiny of Hall of Famers.As always, send us an email with any thoughts, questions, concerns, or corrections - [email protected]

In recorded history, the New York Jets are defined by instability and "what could have been." But in this timeline, a single conversation changes everything. We explore the world where Bill Parcells guarantees the No. 1 overall pick to Peyton Manning in 1997, convincing him to declare for the draft a year early.Join us as we break down the Jets Dynasty that follows:The Tuna & The Sheriff: How Manning survives a brutal 28-interception rookie season under the authoritarian Bill Parcells.The Belichick Bond: Why Bill Belichick never writes his infamous resignation on a napkin, choosing instead to build a defense that complements Manning's genius.The Erasure of Tom Brady: Without the vacuum in New England, the Patriots never draft Brady, leaving the GOAT to become a historical footnote.The Civil War: The ultimate "Manning vs. Manning" rivalry takes over New York when Eli joins the Giants to challenge his brother’s dominance.From the "Subway Super Bowl" to the relocation of the Indianapolis Colts, we analyze how one decision turned the "Same Old Jets" into the Team of the Decade.As always, send us an email with any thoughts, questions, concerns, or corrections - [email protected]

In this episode of Spork, we revisit the night of January 10, 2011, and ask the ultimate college football question: What if Michael Dyer was ruled down?We dive into a timeline where the Oregon Ducks secure the 2010 National Championship, shattering the SEC’s aura of invincibility three years early. Hosts Andy and Drew break down how a single tackle would have rewritten the history of the sport, from Cam Newton’s legacy to the survival of the Pac-12 Conference.As always, send any questions, corrections, or concerns to [email protected].

In this episode, we undo the trade from the 2017 NBA Draft where Denver sent the Donovan Mitchell pick to Utah for Trey Lyles. We discuss the potential disruption that a team with Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, and Nikola Jokic would have across the league.As always, send us an email with any thoughts, questions, concerns, or corrections - [email protected]

On this episode of Spork, we investigate the NBA-altering trade that didn't happen: Clyde Drexler and the pick that would have been Michael Jordan to the Blazers for Ralph Sampson. We discuss the incredible dynasty that would have been set up with Hakeem Olajuwan, Clyde Drexler, and Michael Jordan, and how the impact plays out across the league immediately and into the future.As always, send us an email with any thoughts, questions, concerns, or corrections - [email protected]

In this Spork, we fire up the NFL Time Machine and draft three players each to bring from the past and place into the modern game. On our conclusion to the two-part episode, we focus on offensive players, seeing which players from the past would make the biggest impact on current teams. We select the player, the new team, and discuss our thoughts on how it would play out.As always, send us an email with any thoughts, questions, concerns, or corrections - [email protected]

In this Spork, we fire up the NFL Time Machine and draft three players each to bring from the past and place into the modern game. This first of a two-part episode, we focus on defense and special teams, seeing which players from the past would make the biggest impact on current teams. We select the player, the new team, and discuss our thoughts on how it would play out.As always, send us an email with any thoughts, questions, concerns, or corrections - [email protected]

In this episode of Spork, we examine the potential career of Patrick Mahomes as a member of the Chicago Bears. The Bears had a chance to draft Mahomes in the 2017 NFL Draft but went with Mitch Trubisky instead, leaving the Chiefs to take Mahomes kicking off a decade of success and stability. We look at the impacted careers around them, and even discuss if Travis still ends up with Taylor in our alternate reality.As always, send your questions into us at [email protected].

On this episode of Spork, we examine Michael Vick's career and the potential of an unimpeded career had life worked out differently for Michael Vick and he had not been involved in the off-field activities that led to his incarceration. We also discuss the ripple effects this had on Bobby Petrino, Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, and even Lamar Jackson. Join us as we take on this wide-ranging topic.As always, send any comments or questions to us at [email protected]

On this second part of our Bo Jackson exploration, we dive into his potential if he took a baseball-only path and skipped his career on the gridiron where he experienced his career-altering injury. How does he compare to other players of the era and where could he have landed among the all-time greats?As always, let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected].

This week we dive into the storied career of Bo Jackson and explore how a football-only career could have played out for the phenom out of Auburn. How high up the all-time rankings can Bo climb with a sole-focus on the gridiron? And don't forget to tune in for part two next week as we investigate the potential of a baseball-only path for Bo.As always, let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected].

This week, we revisit Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS where the Chicago Cubs were 5 outs away from an elusive World Series berth when Steve Bartman found his way into infamy as he reached for a foul ball. We discuss the systemic issues that the Cubs had faced all season long, including a rabid fan base disgruntled with the ownership group, the corked bat controversy with Sammy Sosa, and questionable pitching and game management decisions made by their skipper, Dusty Baker. As always, let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected].

On this episode of Spork, we examine the a of related pair of transfers, Joe Burrow from Ohio State to LSU and Justin Fields from Georgia to Ohio State. We discuss the subsequent trajectories had the transfers not happened and how their teams would have been impacted. As always, let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected].

This week, we discuss the almost commitment of Tim Tebow to the Crimson Tide. How would the fortunes changed for Urban Meyer and the Gators? Would Mike Shula stayed as Alabama's head coach, or was Nick Saban destined to take over in Tuscaloosa?As always, let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected].

On this episode of Spork, we discuss the 1994 Montreal Expos season, where their dominance was stopped by the MLB lockout. Having missed out on the chance for postseason glory with that team, we discuss if that campaign could have altered the trajectory of the franchise, cementing the Expos in Montreal for the long term.As always, let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected].

This week on Spork, we dive into the tragic 2005 NFL Wild Card Playoff Game where the Cincinnati Bengals fell to the eventual Super Bowl Champion Steelers, losing their star QB Carson Palmer to injury on his first pass attempt of the game. We discuss how far the Bengals make it if Palmer had avoided injury, and what impact their subsequent success that year could have had on the Bengals' future trajectory as a franchise.As always, let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected].

In the final episode of our three-part college football primer, we do a high level look at four seasons: 2002 (Miami - Ohio State), 2004, 2006, and 2016 (our vain attempts to get a national champion for our Louisville Cardinals). Can we get redemption for the Hurricanes following the heartbreak of the BCS title game for the 2002 season? And can we convince ourselves that one of these years should have been it for the Cards?As always, let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected].

In this second part of our three-part special exploring the possibilities of having a college football playoff system on yesteryear, we re-visit the 2008 season. Tim Tebow led his Florida Gators to the National Championship, but the Utah Utes ended undefeated asserting their claim for consideration. What would have changed in a playoff format? Would Utah find a way to prevail?As always, let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected].

In the first episode of a three-part special to get ready for the college football season, we explore the possibilities of having a college football playoff system in place for the the 2003 season. The season famously ended with both LSU (BCS) and USC (AP Poll) claiming national championships. How would they have faired in a twelve-team tournament?As always, let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected].

This week we wrap up our special two-part episode examining Team USA Basketball's potential pivot to an amateur model following the disappointment of the 2004 Athens games. We discuss the potential Team USA rosters over the next five Olympiads and how they stack up against the international competition. We conclude with a discussion of how the Team USA Basketball Development program might have changed, and if/when the NBA stars step back in.Let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected].

This week we kick off part one of a special two-part episode examining Team USA Basketball's potential pivot to an amateur model following the disappointment of the 2004 Athens games. We discuss the potential Team USA rosters over the next five Olympiads and how they stack up against the international competition.Let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected].

On this episode of Spork, we go back to the potentially league-shattering deal that would have sent reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers to the San Francisco 49ers in 2021. We discuss the fallout in Green Bay and hypothesize on how many rings Rodgers racks up in the red and gold.As alway, feel free to reach out with any feedback or questions at [email protected].

This week, we're digging into the Milwaukee Brewers 2019 Season that ended in heartbreak with an early playoff exit in the wild card game to the eventual champion Washington Nationals. We discuss the fateful at bat where Christian Yelich, reigning NL MVP and presumed frontrunner to repeat, fractured his kneecap, ending his season with just a month left. As always, feel free to send any questions in to [email protected]

On this episode, we dive into the 5 biggest what if's from the 2024-25 NBA Season. We cover the blockbuster trades that did (and didn't) happen, the injuries that altered the playoff picture, and a late season coaching change.As always, if you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

This week, we're exploring the great what if of Len Bias and his potential career with the Boston Celtics. Len Bias was a tremendously talented basketball player who was selected 2nd in the 1986 NBA Draft by the Celtics, but tragedy struck 2 days later as he passed away from an overdose. As we dig into the impact Bias could have had on the Celtics and the NBA, we speculate on his career trajectory and throw out some modern day player comparisons.  If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

This week on Spork, we dig into the far-reaching impacts from David Beckham's signing with the LA Galaxy. We look at what his leaving meant, on a smaller scale, for Real Madrid, and what his arrival in the United States meant for Major League Soccer, immediately and to this day.If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

On this Spork, we dive into the alternate reality of the famously vetoed trade of Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2011. We explore the magnitude that this one trade had for the NBA as its ripples had far-reaching implications.If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

This week, we undo Andrew Luck's decision to hang it up early and explore the alternate paths for the Indianapolis Colts and the rest of the NFL.If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

On this Memorial Day Edition of Spork, we look at arguably the greatest Veteran-Athlete, Ted Williams. We explore what his career could have looked like without his breaks to serve his country in World War II and the Korean Way.If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

On this edition of Spork, we explore John Elway's potential career with the New York Yankees (yes, those Yankees), if the Baltimore Colts didn't trade him. We explore his hypothetical career trajectory and what the Broncos and the NFL lose out on from this alternate reality (spoiler alert: the Bengals win a Super Bowl).If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

This week on Spork, we explore the ramifications of the signed, but vetoed, deal to send the San Francisco Giants to Tampa Bay as part of the team's sale in 1992. We look at the potential expansion markets effected and explore the alternate possibilities for Barry Bonds and his career.If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

This week on Spork, we explore the alternate universe where LeBron goes to college. Does he lead Ohio State to an NCAA title? Do the Cavaliers take Carmelo Anthony? Dwayne Wade? Darko? And where does LeBron go in the 2004 NBA Draft?If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

On this special Kentucky Derby Edition of Spork, we look into the different angles of the disqualification of Maximum Security in the 2019 Run for the Roses and the subsequent issues that followed.If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

On this episode of Spork, we dive into the potential reverberations from Rich Rodriguez's almost acceptance of Alabama's head coaching job in 2006.If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

On this episode of Spork, we explore the impacts of Eli Manning not being traded from the Chargers to the Giants, and how that alteration could have played out in the careers of Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, and Ben Roethlisberger.If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

This week, Spork has taken over the GM position for draft day for all 32 teams. Andy is in charge of the AFC and Drew takes over the NFC. Join us as we go through the first round of the NFL Draft. Buckle up, it's a long one.If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

On this week's dive into sport's what if's, we look into Tom Brady's injury in 2008 and the impact to the Patriots season, Matt Cassel's career, and Tom Brady's legacy.If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

This week, we explore the fallout of Don Majkowski's injury against Cincinnati in 1992. Not only did this elevate Brett Favre to starter, but several other quarterbacks were impacted by this, including Mark Brunell, Kurt Warner, and Ty Detmer.If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

On this episode, we explore the difference one Sunday in May could have had on Rory's career and, ultimately, his legacy.If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]

This week on Spork, we start off with some listener questions and then we dive into Andy Murray's career and explore what he could have achieved if any of the big three (Federer, Nadal, or Djokovic) hadn't been his contemporaries, and what maybe just a little better luck could have done for his legacy.If you want to send in your questions, email us at [email protected]