Enter Sandman Sports Podcast

Pat and Eric are joined once again by super guest host Brandon Lewis as Bill remains sidelined for another week. The crew wastes no time diving into a wild debate: which NFL coach would you actually want by your side during a zombie apocalypse? From there, it’s on to a rant about some of the worst team names in sports, with the guys not only calling out the duds but also pitching their own creativ...

The crew is still down one as Bill battles European jet lag, but Pat is back from his golf trip and guest Mike Paston returns for another lively round. The guys kick things off by debating the best and worst divisions in the NFL before turning to college football, where the age-old SEC vs. Big Ten question gets a unanimous and lopsided answer. From there it’s time for Nailed It, with this week’s q...

In today’s episode, Eric finds himself without both regular co-hosts, as Pat and Bill were unavailable. Luckily, Sandman Nation has a deep bench, and past guest hosts Mike Paston and Brandon Lewis stepped in. The crew kicks things off with a fun discussion: which cartoon character would they be if they had to live as one for a week? From there, the conversation shifts to Micah Parsons, his impact...

In today’s episode, the Sandman is back after a one-week break and Eric and Pat welcome him with open arms. The guys kick things off debating the most overrated musicians and bands of all time. They all agree on Bruce Springsteen, but from there the takes get controversial and the debates heat up. Then comes the long-awaited return of the Nailed It segment, and with it a huge announcement: this ye...

The crew is a little light this week with the Sandman bowing out last minute due to an emergency, but no worries because the incredibly talented Brandon Lewis, a big friend of the show and one half of the amazing St. Louis Syndicate, steps in and delivers. With Week 1 of college football in the rearview mirror, the guys have plenty to be happy about but they still have to kick things off not with...

The boys kick off Episode #54 with a fun debate on movies they love but think were woefully miscast, including classics like Point Break, Rounders, and Silence of the Lambs. From there it is the final Be My Guess segment of the year before Nailed It makes its return for football season. This week’s question is all about college football, and the boys actually surprise themselves with how well they...

The boys kick off Year 2 of the pod with Episode #53, bringing the same mix of sports insights, hijinks, and laughs you’ve come to expect. They start by reminiscing about their most memorable concerts, from being dragged to John Denver and Neil Diamond by their parents to epic shows like Pearl Jam and The Killers. Then it is time for Be My Guess, where the challenge this week is guessing the top 1...

This week’s episode is a special, jam packed celebration as the boys hit a huge milestone with one full year of weekly podcasts. To mark the occasion they welcome a parade of special guests connected to Sandman Sports including the St. Louis Syndicate, this year’s Nailed It winner, a few family members, and more. Amid the congratulations, birthday wishes, and surprise appearances they still make t...

The boys kick things off with a wild trip down comeback lane, using Tom Brady’s legendary rally in Super Bowl 51 as the spark for a deeper dive into the greatest one-game comebacks in sports history. From the Vikings’ record-setting 33-point comeback against the Colts just a few years ago to a forgotten gem from the 2005 Elite Eight, they relive some of the most thrilling never-say-die moments acr...

The boys open by talking about Happy Gilmore 2, whether or not it was a good movie, and what they liked and didn’t like about it. Then it's on to a broader discussion about other classic movies with no sequels that should be considered for one, and what those might look like if they were ever greenlit. Next up is Be My Guess, where the focus is on the NFL and the worst teams by all-time winning pe...

This week’s super-sized episode kicks off with the Coldplay jumbotron incident and a few thoughts on how unlucky those two were. That leads into a bigger conversation about some of the unluckiest teams, players, and fanbases in sports history, whether it was because of injuries, bad calls, outdated rules, or just plain bad luck. (Spoiler alert: yes, Steve Bartman gets mentioned.) From there it’s o...

For this week’s episode, Eric records live from the laid-back beach town of Nags Head in the Outer Banks, and that kicks off a fun opener about potential retirement spots, favorite beach-related movies, TV shows, and summertime songs. From there, it is a bounce-back week in Be My Guess as the guys tackle an easier (and more confidence-building) challenge: naming the schools with the most all-time...

The guys kick things off by recapping their Fourth of July weekends and debating their stance on fireworks, both the literal kind and the metaphorical. That leads to a fun question: if you could strap fireworks to anything in sports and blow it up, what would it be? From there, it is the toughest Be My Guess yet, followed by a round of hot takes that cover everything from hotel TV setups to Joey C...

The boys open this week’s episode with a nod to the most iconic cheerleading squad in sports, the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, who just received a well-earned raise. That sparks a lively debate on whether NFL teams should even have cheerleaders, along with a rundown of the seven franchises that currently do not. Next up is Be My Guess, where the guys try to name the top fantasy football performers...

The boys are back, and this time they’re bringing in backup. Longtime Sandman Nation member and absolute betting legend Brandon Lewis joins as a special guest co-host for a supersized, high-energy episode packed with memories, takes, and a few surprises. They start off by welcoming Brandon and diving into his journey as a new dad, his history of pool dominance, and a look back at how he dismantled...

The boys kick things off with a Father’s Day recap, including a surprising highlight from the American Sign Museum. Then it's on to a deep dive into the best sports nicknames. Player and team nicknames are off limits, but rather they focus on events, venues, fanbases, and iconic moments. From Amen Corner to the Green Monster to the Fastest Two Minutes in Sports,many cool nicknames surface. Next up...

The boys kick things off by declaring the U.S. Open the second-best golf major and use that as a jumping-off point for a fun and debatable segment. They explore who is the second best in various sports categories where the first-place choice is obvious. Jordan in basketball, Brady at quarterback, and The Game in college football rivalries are locked in, but everything after that is wide open. From...

It is Episode #42 and the guys open with a tribute to Jackie Robinson, the legend who wore number 42 and changed sports forever. They also honor Larry Doby, his American League counterpart, and discuss other pioneers who left their mark in different ways, including Billie Jean King, Bill Walsh, Doug Williams, Dick Fosbury, and many more. Next up is a round of Be My Guess, where Bill crushes a triv...

In this week’s jam-packed episode, the guys kick things off with a Memorial Day tribute, reflecting on the meaning of the holiday and honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. From there, it moves into summer talk with weekend recaps, upcoming plans, and some throwback stories including a strong anti-summer camp take and a legendary family road trip. Then it is time for Be My Guess, whe...

In this milestone 40th episode, the guys kick things off with a conversation about surprise birthday parties, including one from Sandman's past, before diving into some of the most memorable surprises in sports history. Upsets and scandals are off-limits for this list, so instead they dig into some of the most surprising jolts in sports history, from Lance Armstrong’s fall from grace to Barry Sand...

This week, the boys kick things off by getting nostalgic, diving into the sports traditions, quirks, and moments from the past they would love to bring back today. From bullpen cars and well-dressed coaches to throwback uniforms, touchdown celebrations, and the long-lost magic of the San Diego Chicken, it is a fun look back at what sports used to do better. Then it is time for “Be My Guess,” the p...

In one of their funniest and most wide-ranging episodes yet, the boys welcome longtime Sandman Nation member and reigning Nailed It champion, Mike Paston, to the mic for a full episode takeover. The crew recaps their wild weekend in Cincinnati celebrating Mike’s win, reliving everything from late-night shenanigans and Skyline Chili indulgence to a Kentucky Derby party, a Reds game, and some spirit...

With Eric back from a trip to Seattle, the boys kick things off by diving into the world of tourist attractions. This includes the good, the bad, and the absolutely overrated. From Alcatraz to the Hollywood Walk of Fame to the Great Wall of China, nothing is safe as they break down their favorite travel spots, tourist traps, and places they still want to visit (or avoid forever). From there, it’s...

It’s NFL Draft week and the boys are locked in - well, most of the time (you’ll see what we mean…). They kick things off with a quick tribute to the late game show legend Wink Martindale and then dive into a fun and nostalgic opening segment about all things game shows: their favorites, the most iconic hosts, strange controversies, and which shows they think they’d dominate. From there, it’s on to...

In this episode, the boys kick things off by giving props to Rory McIlroy after his long-awaited Masters win, then dive into a funny segment where they each share three current sports stars they’d love to have a boys’ weekend with — and three they wouldn’t even want to split a beer with. From there, it’s headlines and hot takes, with more Rory love (rightfully so), a shoutout to the ever-classy Ju...