Steve Czaban
CzabeCast
Steve Czaban is one of the most experienced daily sports talk radio hosts in the nation. In his 27 year professional career, Steve has worked for every major syndicated sports talk network (Sporting News, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Yahoo Sports Radio, SB Nation Radio), filled in as a guest host for popular national personality Jim Rome, and has worked locally in markets including Santa Barbara, Chicago, Milwaukee, Charlotte and Washington D.C. "The Czabe" has forged a unique style of no-bullshine honesty about sports: the games, the players, the issues. Now the CzabeCast gives fans a "bonus...
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Episodes
From the Fab Five, To the Portal Fabricated Five 08.04.2026 51:22
Czabe breaks down Michigan's national championship over UConn, in an ugly game that featured a lot of shitting shooting and uncalled roughhousing. The right team won, and Dusty May's Amazon approach to building a team is the new model for success. MATT MUELLER joins the program, and Czabe steers him down some very dark parenting streets, before turning to scissor talk and why Shrek's r...
On Trying Too Hard, And Not Even Being Allowed to Try 07.04.2026 1:00:10
Life contains contradictions, and things that just plain suck. You just need to manage around them, and through them. Today CZABE explains why today is a new start for his career, and thanks his loyal listeners through the years. But god forbid he have a slightly negative take on how Giannis is treating his team right now. DOUG GOTTLEIB of UWGB talks about what it takes to resurrect a program from...
He Done Shook His Fist At The Clouds So Hard, His Arm Wore Out! 06.04.2026 46:22
Czabe welcomes ANDY POLLIN to the pod, and while nobody likes a "negative nelly" to start the week, El Baldo really did unload a clip of 40-cal bitching about the Final Four. But, it's because he still loves sports, he says, and cares enough to complain. Jay Bilas mixes it up on NIL with ESPN panelists, Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma both look worse for their episode on Friday. Tiger ta...
Has Apple Hit the End of the Innovation Road? 02.04.2026 53:55
Czabe welcomes on PAUL CHARCHIAN as they do a quick re-cap of some of the best moments of CzabeVegas. Also, it's the 50th Anniversary of Apple founding, and the guys ponder the question: "What's left to invent?" The Shield is on the march, vs. the players, the refs, and scooping up more dollars from TV partners left and right. Why the Frank Ragnow bonus clawback feels so slimy. And...
Butchy Once Had His Shot With Erin Andrews, But Percocet Shut Him Down! 01.04.2026 44:12
Czabe reconnects with two of his favorite actual ex-Badgers, BRIAN BUTCH and producer-for-life ERIC GITTER. They talk about missing a team photo for a haircut, the Dan Hurley head-butt that wasn't, who are the good refs doing the Final Four, and that time that Erin Andrews called Butchy when he was playing in college. Also Tiger Woods has finally decided he can't dodge it anymore, and has...
MLB's New ABS Challenge System Is An Electric Factory 31.03.2026 48:32
Czabe flies solo today, and it's a glorious ride as the sports talk content Gods have delivered a pouring rain of good material. Yes, "Death to Replay" sez El Baldo, but first... death to bad umps. CB Bucknor might not make it to September at this rate! The NFL is gearing up to squash the refs' union. Did Dan Hurley head-butt a ref after the game winning three? How lame was the Duk...
Another Duke Choke For The Ages! 30.03.2026 55:52
While watching Duke lose in the first round to Siena would have been epic as all hell, I must say watching them get daggered by an Indiana freshman who is now a Hoosier state legend might be just as good. The tournament has been dominated by heavyweights, and eastern Euro imports, but it still has delivered! ANDY POLLIN joins me to talk about the Sweet 16 weekend, and Czabe is at probably 90% on h...
There's Too Many Jaylin's In the NBA (And Jalens, and Jaylons...) 26.03.2026 55:02
Czabe welcomes BRIAN BUTCH from Butchie's Den on YouTube and ARMEN SARYAN from Fox Sports Wisconsin to talk about the tournament, coaches getting T'd up, Czabe doesn't like refs who pimp, and why are there so many Jalen's in the NBA? Also, United says "go ahead, buy the whole row!" ESPN is making a documentary about the days when they didn't totally suck, and when you h...
Making Good Movies, Shouldn't Require A "Hail Mary" 25.03.2026 50:44
Czabe welcomes "A Man About Film" MATT MUELLER, to discuss the NCAA Tournament, the Brewers last second announcement on TV options for the season, you can't have too much Moana, what happened to the Rock's weight? Has Ozempic clipped him, too? Why optimization in a creative industry, inevitably leads to crapification. Project Hail Mary is a really good "old school" big scre...
"Balls The Size of Church Bells" 24.03.2026 1:14:48
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Recent Games 03:00 St. John's Upset and Key Players 05:52 Buzzer Beaters and Historical Context 09:10 Coaching Dynamics and Future Prospects 10:08 Ticket Prices and Game Atmosphere 11:07 Florida vs. Iowa: Key Moments and Controversies 14:46 Replay and Referee Decisions 22:03 Honor Code and Integrity in Sports 28:14 Tournament Excitement and Participant Update...
True Happiness, Is Only 5 Bags of Mulch 23.03.2026 43:42
00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:45 - Weather and Local Events 05:36 - NCAA Tournament Insights 11:46 - Buzzer Beaters and Historic Moments 17:44 - Cinderella Stories in the Tournament 23:49 - Broadcasting and Announcing Styles 29:56 - Flag Football and Its Implications Our Sponsors: * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.c...
The World Baseball Classic, Delivered Just That... And More! 19.03.2026 1:03:54
Czabe talks again about the incredible finish to the WBC, with baseball-crazed Venezuela, down on their political fortunes, ousting the USA in a tight finish. What can make this decidedly imperfect event even better going forward? Dick Vitale and Charles Barkley make a basketball game into a (bad) podcast. Barkley doesn't understand anything about NIL and anti-trust. PAUL CHARCHIAN swings by t...
So A Mormon Decided To Become An NFL Degenerate 18.03.2026 1:15:49
Czabe welcomes CHRIS KNOCHE and MR. X to The Palm steakhouse in Tysons Corner, VA to talk about the latest in college basketball and beyond. What would an expanded tournament look like, even though nobody is talking about it? The Bruce Pearl and "nepotism" argument. Teams to shade, teams that might surprise. The Atlantic stakes one of their writers to a $10,000 bankroll to see if he...
The Cat Ate My Bracket 17.03.2026 59:04
Czabe welcomes BRIAN BUTCH and ARMEN SARYAN to the pod to go deeper into the March Madness brackets. What are "fade points" of the top seeds? What matters more? Good coach? NBA lottery pick? Solid point guard? Bracket nuggets and trends. NBA looking toward expansion. Sonics to get their history back? The population "bomb" was a dud. Just admit it. Rethinking my audio standards. MOR...
A Whole Lot Less Bracket Racket Than Normal 16.03.2026 49:40
Czabe welcomes ANDY POLLIN to the pod to discuss the NCAA tournament bracket, Bruce Pearl's non-stop whining, and how the system has been systematically rigged against the (medium) guys. Also, Rick Pitino is a coaching legend, and also a coaching lizard. Can you root for a guy like that? "Ethical hoops" and the nature of Bam Adebayo's 83 vs. the Wizards. Sports radio may have jumpe...
The Ravens Double-Cross the Raiders on Maxx Crosby 12.03.2026 41:54
Czabe welcomes PAUL CHARCHIAN to the show, fresh off the golf course, where he's busy finding out how hard (but fun!) the game can be. They talk about the shocking reversal by Eric DeCosta and the Ravens on the Maxx Crosby deal, and also how badly Mark DeRosa screwed up the World Baseball Classic. Plus Charch again flexes his man card skills talking about re-wiring his ATV to be street legal....
The NBA Decides That "Magic City" Is Just A Cultural Bridge Too Far 11.03.2026 53:02
Czabe welcomes MATT MUELLER to the show to talk movies, Oscars, and the sad decline of Cinderella and the magic of Selection Sunday in the NCAA. Meanwhile, the NBA has cancelled "strip club night" in Atlanta. A Czech electrician is the feel-good story of the WBC. Another massive marathon screw-up has happened. And Urban Meyer could really recruit future murderers. MORE..... Our Sponsors: *...
"The Mid-Majors Are Lucky To Still Be Included" 10.03.2026 43:16
Czabe welcomes back ol' running mate BRIAN BUTCH, and is shocked to hear him spout a very "establishment" take when it comes to the P5 conferences vs. everyone else. Free agency in the NFL is off to a "crackalackin'" start, even though some teams need to put in an insane asylum for their choices at QB. MORE.... Our Sponsors: * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZA...
Ain't Nothin' Gettin' Solved In A 40 Person 2-Hour Meeting 09.03.2026 56:31
Trump's "Saving College Sports" Roundtable Czabe welcomes ANDY POLLIN on a Monday, to start NFL free agency and discuss March Madness as well. President Trump's "Saving College Sports" roundtable was mostly PR and optics. But that said, something has to give, before schools go broke. Hooray for Daylight Savings Time! Celebrate Miami of Ohio, don't rip them. Remembering...
Eject The Coach, Blast The Steam Cannons! 05.03.2026 1:00:52
Czabe welcomes ARMEN SARYAN to talk about ref fatigue in college hoops, and the ejection of Bill Self with a brilliant game ops "kiss" on his way out. Czabe also give an eye-popping stat about "Senior Night" in college hoops, and an abject lesson in how sports can (and should) teach you about life. Czabe needs a bed on Wednesday night in Vegas. A $48 ATM surcharge? Joe Lunardi body...
Even A 2,000 Year Old Roman "Board" Game Is Better Than Monopoly 04.03.2026 59:38
Czabe welcomes fellow uber-nerd PAUL CHARCHIAN to discuss the usual wide range of topics. Including how AI has solved an old stone "board game" and it's rules, there's a CEO "burger war" that has turned hot, the Vikings are pondering (at least) "5 Unthinkable Options" and the Bengals just thorougly botched the whole Trey Hendrickson contract negotiation. MORE.... Ou...
If A Two-Dimensional Strike Zone Meets A Three-Dimensional Slider... (w/ Mr X) 03.03.2026 42:00
Czabe welcomes Mr. X to the program to talk about why he's decided NOT to retire and is running it back for at least one more year! Betting on prediction markets? Keep your head on a swivel. The shadiness of Kalshi and other prediction betting platforms . Teaching your sons how to gamble responsibly. Czabe needs Texas Hold 'Em advice, and quick! The new MLB "Robo-Ump" (...
We've Crossed The February Dead Sea Into Glorious March! 02.03.2026 43:50
Czabe welcomes ANDY POLLIN to the pod to start off your March! Andy talks about the Paul McCartney documentary. Czabe marvels at the size of the Eruzione family house growing up. Marathoners get led astray. A dirty trick is to kill the lights on a 3 on 2 in OT. Aaron Glenn caught snoozing. How stupid and worthless is the combine? Will Maryland basketball be able to bounce back quickly? McDonald...
Special Guests: Armen Saryan and Brian Butch - USA Hockey, March Madness, Trick Viral Videos and More! 26.02.2026 1:12:39
Czabe welcomes old 97.3 The Game colleagues BRIAN BUTCH and ARMEY SARYAN to talk college basketball and more. Can the NCAA really snub a team that might finish 32-1? How badly did the Packers botch their special teams coach leaving after the hiring cycle was over? Czabe weighs in on the USA men's hockey team "controversy" attending the SOTU, and a bunch of responses to the Penn Sta...
The 7,000 Robot Vacuum Army 25.02.2026 48:06
Czabe welcomes PAUL CHARCHIAN back after his stint at the FSGA conference in Vegas. They get nerdy about "vibe coding" and AI going rogue. How Derek Stevens ended up building Circa Resort and Casino. Malik Willis is going to be wildly overpaid by somebody. Have the Vikings already soft-benched JJ McCarthy? A dude accidentally hacks into 7,000 robotic vacuums worldwide. X-Box is truly, utte...
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