The Week in Sports: Unpacking the NFL, College Football, MLB, and Ryder Cup Highlights
Release Date: 09/29/2025
Prop Bets and Surprise Halftime Guests to Olympic Alpine Dreams
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This episode features a look at the more unpredictable and entertaining elements of the Super Bowl and the NFL offseason. The conversation includes prop betting on everything from the over/under length of the National Anthem—which is 120 seconds—to whether any team will score in the last two minutes of the fourth quarter. They also speculate on the first commercial to air, with a sentimental Budweiser ad being a strong candidate. The hosts delve into the halftime show, providing rumors and insights about Bad Bunny's performance, including a potential costume choice and a major...
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Fantasy Camp Glory, Steelers' Head-Scratcher, and the Baffling Bills Job
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This episode kicks off with the hosts tackling the latest uncharacteristic move in the NFL coaching carousel: the Steelers’ hiring of Mike McCarthy. Given Pittsburgh's history of picking young, up-and-coming head coaches like Mike Tomlin, Bill Cowher, and Chuck Noll—all hired in their mid-30s—the crew is baffled by the choice of the 62-year-old McCarthy. The conversation then shifts to the perplexing situation in Buffalo, where the Bills’ head coaching job seems to be strangely unappealing. Philip Rivers was interviewed and then withdrew his name after Mike McDaniels canceled his...
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MLB Talk, The Bills' Coaching Debacle, Bears' Near-Miss, and Baseball's Billion-Dollar Problem
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The episode kicks off with an exclusive, inside report from one of the hosts, "Bison," who is currently living out a dream at the Washington Nationals fantasy baseball camp. Hear about the full major league treatment—from using the Nationals' spring training facility and clubhouse to getting a pre-game pep talk from the legendary Johnny Bench. Plus, find out how Bison performed in his first live action, driving in the first run of the whole camp, and how he ended up catching most of the game after a teammate got hurt. He even shares a tidbit about having dinner with Ryan Zimmerman. Bo...
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Who is the Next Liam Cohen? & The New Face of College Football
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The SMQB team is trying to figure out where the next great coaches will come from. They explore the NFL's constant churn, dubbed the "cycle of hell," where good offensive coordinators are quickly promoted, leaving a vacuum of poor play-callers like the Eagles' recently-fired Patullo. The conversation turns to the current head coach vacancies and the prospects of potential hires like John Harbaugh or a rebound coach like Kevin Stefanski. The question of who the "next Liam Cohen" (a successful coordinator-turned-head coach) might be is top of mind. The biggest questions, however, are in...
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From Ovechkin to the World Series: Recapping the Legendary Sports Year of 2025
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Take a trip down memory lane with the hosts as they look back on the sports stories of 2025 that they believe will be impossible to top. Bison leads with the one that can't be missed: Alex Ovechkin scoring his 895th goal, passing Wayne Gretzky to become the greatest goal scorer of all time. Pope highlights the drama of the World Series, which featured a seven-game series with extra innings and an 18-inning game. House celebrates two deeply personal moments: winning a Super Bowl with his Eagles in his hometown of New Orleans and his beloved alma mater, Tulane, making the College Football...
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The Michigan Mess, Mercenary Players, and the Sirianni Punch
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In the latest episode Bison, Pope, and Rooster dive into the tumultuous world of college football, tackling everything from scandals at the University of Michigan to the playoff system's inherent inequities. With a professional yet conversational tone, they explore the challenges facing college football today and what it means for the future of the sport. The Michigan Scandal The guys start with a shocking revelation about the University of Michigan, where co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss has been indicted for hacking into 15,000 student accounts to obtain compromising photographs of female...
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Fantasy Playoffs, the Plaxico Picks, and the 'Providence 40s' Loser Penalty
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Get the full breakdown of the season's crucial fantasy football drama as the hosts discuss a nail-biting playoff match between Pope and Rooster. Pope, who has been on a six-game winning streak and has a "shrine" dedicated to winning a league ring, is battling Rooster, who barely squeaked into the playoffs with an injury-focused strategy. The outcome of the game hinges on the Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh defense matchup, with one host desperately needing an injury to Jalen Waddle on the first drive. The hosts also tally the results from the previous week's betting segment, "Plaxico," where the...
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Is Money Ruining College Football? The CFP, Conference Champs, and Notre Dame’s Hissy Fit
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The panel tackles the underlying issue plaguing the college game: money. They argue that the entire structure of college football is now overwhelmingly "playoff-driven," causing the conference championship games to lose their significance. Winning a conference used to be a huge deal, but now teams like Notre Dame feel that if they aren't in the CFP, the season is effectively "done," and they're shutting down. This discussion leads to a sharp condemnation of Notre Dame's decision to sit out its bowl game, which the hosts call "the worst sportsmanship". They emphasize that this move sends a...
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Lane Kiffin's $91 Million Headache and the GM Debate Sweeping College Sports
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Lane Kiffin's move to LSU is the main financial story of the week, with the hosts confirming he signed a $91 million, seven-year contract at $13 million annually, a figure usually reserved for coaches with national championships. While debating if Kiffin deserves the money, they generally agree LSU is a superior job with more resources and a massive 102,000-person stadium, making it the better choice for long-term success compared to Ole Miss’s 60,000-person stadium. Pope points out Kiffin’s departure was particularly messy because he leveraged his position and took several offensive staff...
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From Hot Seats to High Speeds – Eagles Meltdown, Burrows is Back, and F1’s Wild Scandal
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House kicks off the show with an absolute firestorm, still reeling from the Eagles' loss to the Cowboys. He brings Miami Heat coach Eric Spoelstra to the imaginary bar to teach Nick Sirianni a lesson in attention to detail, criticizing everything from the play-calling to the team's ability to beat itself. The rant is fueled by House's unique, on-court perspective of Spoelstra's intense, immediate adjustments during the Heat-Sixers game. The crew debates whether the Eagles' roster is truly superior to the surging Bears, and Milk doesn't hold back on the Buccaneers, calling for defensive...
info_outlineThe episode kicks off with a lively discussion about a "big weekend" in sports, particularly focusing on the Philadelphia Phillies' performance, the Ryder Cup, and NFL Week 4. The House congratulates the Phillies' manager, Rob Thompson, and players Trey Turner and Kyle Schwaber for their collective triple crown in the National League. Michael Phelan expresses admiration for Tom Watson's sportsmanship at the Ryder Cup, while Pope brings up Shane Lowry's celebratory antics. Bison discusses the retirement of Bob Carpenter and Michael A. Taylor, highlighting their baseball careers. Milk, on the other hand, is frustrated with the Buccaneers' special teams coordinator after two blocked punts and a blocked field goal.
The conversation then shifts to NFL Week 4 takeaways, with House identifying the Lions, Eagles, Bills, and Chiefs as the top four teams. They discuss injuries impacting team performance, the surprising play of Jackson Dart, and the struggles of teams like the Packers and Chargers. College football is also a hot topic, with Milk celebrating UVA's upset over FSU and the impressive performance of Ole Miss. The hosts also delve into the Georgia-Alabama game, with Bison sharing his experience from the stadium and the controversial third-down play. The episode concludes with a discussion about the upcoming MLB postseason, the Mets' disappointing season, and a "punch" segment where the hosts criticize the behavior of New York fans at the Ryder Cup and the NBA's investigation into the Clippers.
The Wild World of Sports: A Deep Dive into NFL, College Football, MLB, and the Ryder Cup
This past weekend was a whirlwind for sports enthusiasts, packed with thrilling upsets, intense rivalries, and plenty of talking points across various leagues. From the gridiron to the golf course, here's a closer look at the major narratives that unfolded.