The Fourth Quarter Podcast

Happy 2025, y’all! Ben had a kid…sorry for the delay. Special Guest and Cherished Friend of the Pod, Amanuel, of The Semi-Americans Podcast, joins the Guys to help them make sense of the Chalkiest Madness we’ve ever seen and what might happen from here. Throw in some late season playoff predictions for Pro Ball, and this is the pod you’ve been waiting for…for quite some time now.

Kota talks the College Football Playoff and gets Ben’s pick to win it all as well!

The Dudes jump in after another Magnificent Mahomes Moment on the greatest stage - what does the back-to-back SB Haul mean for the Chiefs organization? How does this affect Mahomes’s standing in the GOAT convo? What are the odds of a Three Peat and what stands in their way? As we close out one season and open another, the focus shifts heavily to a few ailing franchises, many hopeful QB Saviors, an...

Kota and Ben get HYPEDDD for the Big Game. Will Brock and the Avengers finally get Niner Nation over the hump? Or will Pat and Mr. Swift earn a rare back-to-back ‘chip? The Dudes find themselves strongly and excitingly on opposites sides of this one. Why and what are the most important factors? Join us!

Ben and Kota are BACK with the long anticipated kickoff of Season Two of The Fourth Quarter Podcast! What’s new with the show? Where do the aspiring QBs of this new NFL Draft class stack up? Who do the Dudes like in the NFL Playoffs Wild Card Weekend games? Tune in to start your year off right!

Ben and Kota are back at it with a full feast of sports news for your pre-Thanksgiving pleasure. What are the Hot Topics in sports currently and how do they stand on them? Who are they staking their claims on for CFP playoff and Super Bowl champs months out? And will Kota finally take back his coveted position as TFQP Pick ‘Em Champ? Tune in for this bite-sized beauty.

Here it is. The Groundbreaking Episode. Ben’s first foray into the realm beyond 28 podcasts. And it’s a doozie — Kota and Ben launch into the NBA with a fully aggregated Pre-Season Rankings as the Nuggies look to defend their NBA Title. The First Football/Basketball Crossover for “Three-for-Three” in months. And, of course, some spicy analysis as some pigskin performers start to separate themselve...

In their OADP-tying pod, the Dudes go all-in on what’s true and what’s a farce in the college and professional ranks. Should teams move off or double down on their QBs in the League? Where does each squad actually stand in Kota and Ben’s first Power Rankings of the NFL Season. And a few noteworthy reflections on the most poignant teams in the most confusing and dying conference: the PAC12.

Kota and Ben jump into some thorough recapping of some historic butt-whooping in the college arena (with a subtle nod to a high-powered offensive throttling in the pros by the Dolphins). Then an update on how the guys did in the Pick-‘Em realm and plenty more juicy picks to dig your teeth into. Finally, the Dudes land on their current Top Ten Teams in CFB - Who’s In? Who’s Out? And who do they ser...

Honestly, the title is all you need to click on this one tbh. Ben and Kota giddily dive into a full-on recap of the best football stories - amateur and professional - and make their bold predictions on this week’s results and what’s fact vs. a slight-to-major overreaction.

Kota and Ben apologize for copious technical errors robbing the fans of weeks of thrilling entertainment. BUT here’s a MONGO episode to make up for it. Breezing through the greatest hits of the previously recorded Episodes 23 and 24, the Dudes get you caught up on the Summer that was. Then, a full-on, deep dive into CFP and NFL predictions and early week processing - fabulous to be back!

Kota and Ben are still excited about sports as they push through the dog days of Summer. Who do they see emerging victorious in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes? Did any team truly win NBA Free Agency so far? When will Dame be freed from Portland and where will he land? And, lastly, Ben celebrates some very exciting news from a beloved team.

Yup. That’s right. It’s the FIRST live guest appearance in TFQP history - esteemed NBA Analyst and long time friend of the pod, Daniel Nelson. After filling their bellies with high quality ‘Za and ‘Da, the three fellas sit down to answer some pressing NBA queries in a new game called, “This, That or IDK.” After agreeing more than they should, Ben + Kota + Daniel jump into an incredibly challenging...

Originally recorded on May 7th, this episode carried most of the meat of the material for the day as Ben and Kota…finally disagreed. Crafted to create contempt and critique, a new segment, “Nah…Fat Chance…You can’t be Serious?”, forced the TFQP Bros to branch outside their bromance and explore alternative views on hot button sports issues. Don’t worry…they still agree with each other.

Originally recorded on May 7th, this mini episode was the last time that Ben and Kota recorded an episode without some contentiousness between them. They promise. Featuring a check-in on two lesser highlighted sports… along with the usual hot takes on a progressing NBA Playoff Picture. Short but sweet!

Originally recorded on April 27th as one monster episode, this is part two of two very live, very raw episodes from your guys at TFQP. Episodes 16 and 17 feature a hasty survey of some pre-draft NFL news, some veryyy last minute draft predictions, a somewhat out of place NBA playoff check in, and then in the moment reactions to the NFL Draft AS it happened. It doesn’t get better than this.

Originally recorded on April 27th as one monster episode, this is part one of two very live, very raw episodes from your guys at TFQP. Episodes 16 and 17 feature a hasty survey of some pre-draft NFL news, some veryyy last minute draft predictions, a somewhat out of place NBA playoff check in, and then in the moment reactions to the NFL Draft AS it happened. It doesn’t get better than this.

The TFQP Boys are BACK and better than ever - happy June everybody! And we know that 20 doesn’t come after 15…so stay tuned for the our episodes currently in “the vault.” Ben and Kota catch up on the NBA Playoff Happenings, weigh on the latest breaking news stories, and decide across the NBA and NFL’s greatest off-season decisions the best option for all involved. Buckle up!

The TFQP Dudes roll right into the SECOND of two PACKED mini episodes. Big news for Ben’s Commanders, a historically hot start for one MLB team, and a preview into an almost set NBA Playoffs — buckle up for a quick and loaded survey of all the sports gold from the past week!

The TFQP Dudes are BACK after a week hiatus and ready to hit you with the first of TWO mini episodes to get you all caught up! Tune in for a quick jaunt through the best of the College Basketball Championships, NBA Regular Season wrap up, and a celebration of The Masters!

Ben + Kota lick their wounds after a horrendous showing for their reseeded Sweet Sixteen top dogs. Who do the Dudes have coming out on top in a “way-too-early” look at potential paths to the Finals for NBA contenders. And a final attempt at some NCAAM Pick ‘Ems in what has been a blood bath of a bracket!

The TFQP Guys recap a wild opening weekend of the Men’s March Madness Tournament. Where were they spot on and what major players completely flopped? A brief look-in at the past week in the NBA and what’s to come. And Ben + Kota weigh in on who they’re buying and selling in the sixteen remaining teams.

Ben + Kota give you the skinny on all the jersey swapping happening across the NFL. A concise look-in on the waning opportunities left for some aspiring NBA playoff teams. And a full on launch into the Madness of March - Cinderellas, Failing Favorites and Final Four predictions (from Manuka too)!

The Dudes jump into the NCAAM’s Conference Tourneys as they look forward to this weekend’s Selection Sunday. The results are in for the first NBA Pick-‘Ems as playoff seeding looms. And Ben & Kota take you deep into the QB conversations - predicting the incoming rookies’ career paths and the imminent landing spots for some coveted veterans!

Ben and Kota try their hand at some NBA Pick ‘Em. Some Super Fans present their heartfelt “Playoff Pitches.” And a few off-the-wall NCAAM Awards and Conference Tourney picks are handed out as we collectively prepare for the Madness to come!