We Can Help With Dave & Woody

Bears, Bourbon & Betting on the KnightsCollege football has turned upside down, and Dave & Woody are trying to make sense of it all! With major upsets shaking up the national rankings and the College Football Playoff picture, the guys revisit a wild stretch of college football before turning their attention to UCF's upcoming Homecoming showdown with BYU. BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier take...

Knights, Wildcats & Walk Like an Egyptian UCF's struggles continue following a 42–28 loss to Oklahoma State, and Dave & Woody have plenty to say about it. From Keyone Jenkins' performance to costly mistakes, ball security, defensive breakdowns, and the challenges facing the coaching staff, the guys examine what went wrong and what needs to change. With the Knights enjoying a bye week befor...

Pistol Pete, Puppy Teeth & UCF's Growing Pains UCF jumped out to a 17–0 lead against Houston, but the Knights couldn't finish the job, falling 27–17. Dave and Woody revisit the loss, quarterback Keyone Jenkins' performance, and the growing concerns surrounding UCF's running game, injuries, and offensive consistency. With a road trip to Oklahoma State looming, the guys examine what the Knights...

UCF has its first Big 12 win of the season, and Dave & Woody break down the Knights’ 21–13 victory over TCU, including an exceptional performance by quarterback Keyone Jenkins. Stepping in at quarterback, Jenkins completed 19 of 20 passes, including 14 consecutive completions, helping UCF control the game and earning Dave & Woody’s Player of the Week recognition. Now the Knights head west...

UCF heads into Big 12 play with some momentum after a 44–30 win over Georgia State, and Dave & Woody break down what worked, what still needs attention, and the defensive play that changed the game. #24 Tackett Curtis earns Dave & Woody’s Player of the Week recognition after his pivotal interception, while Duke Watson’s 177 rushing yards give the guys plenty to talk about on the offensive...

UCF came up short in a rain-soaked 12–7 loss at Pitt, and Dave & Woody break down what they saw—the defense keeping the Knights in the game, problems handling Pittsburgh’s pressure, and the impact of an injury at quarterback. They also recognize #20 Lewis Carter as the Dave & Woody UCF Player of the Week after his 10-tackle performance and look ahead to Saturday night’s return to Orlando a...

UCF football is officially underway—and after a 73–6 win over Bethune-Cookman, Dave & Woody have one big question: Who deserves the first Dave & Woody UCF Player of the Week? With that many points on the board, the guys wonder whether the hardest-working Knight in the stadium might actually have been the scoreboard operator. From there, they turn their attention to UCF’s trip to Pittsburgh...

College football is back, and Dave & Woody are ready for kickoff. The guys preview UCF’s opener against Bethune-Cookman, take a look around the SEC and Big 12 opening-week schedules, and unveil a new addition to their UCF coverage—the Dave & Woody UCF Player of the Week. Woody also weighs in on NASCAR’s championship format following Daytona and offers a few ideas for fixing the playoff sys...

UCF Football is back, and Dave & Woody are talking all things UCF as the Knights prepare for the 2026 season. The biggest storyline is a familiar name: Scott Frost. The guys look at Frost's return to Orlando and ask whether he can recapture some of the magic that culminated in UCF's unforgettable undefeated 2017 season. They also examine just how different the challenge is today, with UCF now...

Tonight’s episode of We Can Help with Dave & Woody moves from the serious to the downright bizarre—as only Dave & Woody can. The guys open with a difficult subject involving recent accusations connected to the Sigma Chi chapter at Penn State. As proud Sigma Chi alumni, Dave and Woody discuss the disappointment that comes when the alleged actions of a few cast a shadow over an entire brothe...

The Life Loyal series begins with Sigma Chi alumnus and entrepreneur Jeff Borysiewicz, founder of Corona Cigar Company, Florida Sun Grown Tobacco Farm, and FSG Beef.  Jeff joins Dave & Woody to reflect on how his undergraduate Sigma Chi experience at UCF helped shape the relationships, confidence, work ethic, and leadership skills that followed him throughout his life. What began as an 18-year...

This week, Dave & Woody celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with a spirited debate over the perfect cookie—from Nestlé Toll House to Famous Amos and even a few snickerdoodle detours. David also shares this week's "What Am I Drinking?" segment featuring a refreshing Bourbon Lemonade made with Bulleit Bourbon, lemonade, and a slice of lemon—the perfect summer cocktail. The conversation...

The Summer Tour may be over, but Dave & Woody are back in the studio with plenty of stories to tell. The guys recap their Sigma Chi Summer Tour, reflecting on memorable conversations with undergraduate leaders from Purdue, Missouri S&T, Tulsa, Embry-Riddle, and Bradley University, and what they learned about leadership, alumni engagement, and lifelong brotherhood along the way. Woody share...

The Dave & Woody Summer Tour: One Chapter at a Time For the milestone 150th episode of We Can Help with Dave & Woody, the Summer Tour heads to Bradley University to visit the Delta Rho Chapter of Sigma Chi.  Joining the show is Hayden Surratt, chapter Consul and nursing student with aspirations of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Hayden shares his leadership journe...

The Dave & Woody Summer Tour – One Chapter at a Time takes a special detour to honor two extraordinary Sigma Chi brothers recently selected for the Fraternity's highest recognition—the Order of Constantine. Dave and Woody welcome Alan Fidelo and Tim Melnick, two of only 21 brothers selected worldwide for the 2026 Order of Constantine. Together they explore what it means to dedicate more than t...

The Dave & Woody Summer Tour – One Chapter at a Time heads to Missouri University of Science & Technology, where Dave and Woody sit down with Hugh Steinman, Consul of the Theta Eta Chapter, recently recognized as the #2 Life Loyal SIG Chapter in the nation. Hugh shares how Theta Eta has built a thriving chapter through exceptional alumni engagement, leadership development, and a commitment...

The Dave & Woody Summer Tour – One Chapter at a Time makes its second stop at the Eta Iota Chapter of Sigma Chi at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, recognized as the #4 Life Loyal SIG Chapter in the nation. Dave and Woody welcome Chapter Consul Will Short, who shares how Eta Iota has built a culture of exceptional alumni engagement through regular reunions, mentorship, and professional ne...

The Dave & Woody Summer Tour – One Chapter at a Time: Purdue Takes the Top Spot The Dave & Woody Summer Tour kicks off in West Lafayette as the guys welcome Preston Bunch, Consul of Purdue University's Delta Delta Chapter, recognized as the #1 Life Loyal Sigma Chi chapter in the nation.  Preston shares what makes Purdue's chapter stand out—from a rich history dating back to the 1800s and t...

Episode #145: Summer Tours, Sigma Chi, Bourbon & Baby Deer Dave and Woody kick off the show by unveiling plans for their Sigma Chi Dave & Woody Summer Tour: One Chapter at a Time , a summer-long effort to spotlight fraternity chapters across North America and celebrate the top-performing Life Loyal Sig chapters. Along the way, they revisit old road-trip stories, discuss what makes a succes...

What do Hawaii, retirement, cigars, bourbon, discontinued beer, and Flat Earth theories have in common? Apparently, one podcast episode. This week, Woody checks in from paradise after a family trip to Kauai, where generous relatives provided accommodations so luxurious they may have permanently ruined future vacations. Between golf rounds, rum tastings, and cruising the breathtaking Na Pali Coast,...

This week on We Can Help with Dave & Woody: bourbon, blunted knives, Pittsburgh history, and exactly one listener surviving a brewery meet-up. Dave recaps his trip to Pittsburgh for Sarah’s MBA graduation, including riding the Duquesne Incline, touring the legendary University of Pittsburgh “Temple of Learning,” and paying homage to Dan Marino’s childhood neighborhood. Along the way, the guys...

This week on We Can Help with Dave & Woody, the guys cover everything from lightsabers to liquor cabinets—and somehow make it all make sense. They kick things off in a galaxy far, far away, breaking down the brilliance of George Lucas making the greatest business decision in movie history (hint: it wasn’t the plot—it was the merch). Along the way, Dave and Woody reflect on surviving the dark a...

Dave and Woody bounce from classic country to real-life career moves, kicking things off with “Take This Job and Shove It” and the legacy of David Allen Coe vs Johnny Paycheck. Dave then gets candid about stepping away from teaching, reflecting on the challenges of the profession, pandemic-era changes, and what it means to walk away—with a side discussion on pensions and why they’re all gone in th...

Woody and David return with a wide-ranging episode covering everything from behind-the-scenes podcast updates to personal milestones and lively debates. As they approach episode 140, they address recent technical challenges and announce a brief hiatus next week. Woody also shares a more serious note about his commitment to mental health advocacy. David provides an update on his OPTAVIA journey, hi...

David and Woody discussed milestones for their YouTube channel, including reaching 50 subscribers and possibly creating a custom play button. The conversation turned personal as Woody shared multiple recent family losses, while David reflected on his own experiences with grief. They also talked about fraternity-related plans, including a Sigma Chi training event in Jacksonville, and briefly mentio...