Golic & Smetty

SPOILER ALERT: All good things must come to an end (cliché I know). Golic & Smetty are coming to you from Radio Row in Las Vegas for Super Week to bring you this week’s final episode. Okay, not just this week’s final episode, but the show’s final episode. It wouldn’t be a grand finale if we didn’t include our dear friend of the pod, Stugotz. Jess and Mike share their favorite moments from the show...

Mike and Jess reflect on the NFL Conference Championship Sunday, with a focus on it being Jess's personal Super Bowl day experience. She shares details about the food spread at her party, featuring an impressive seafood boil and a surprise guest appearance from a co-worker on The Dan Le Batard Show. They dive into the dynamics of hosting big football parties, discussing the pros and cons. Mike and...

Golic and Smetty are joined by Charles McDonald, NFL Writer for Yahoo! Sports, and host of The Exempt List podcast. McDonald shares his reaction to being in Baltimore over the weekend, witnessing the Ravens eliminate the Texans from the race to Las Vegas. He praises Lamar Jackson, considering him a step ahead of others on the field and a strong contender for winning the Super Bowl. The discussion...

Mike starts today off by sharing a travel horror story from his weekend trip after the Cowboys v Packers game. Golic recounts his experience calling the game and shares his halftime thoughts. The duo discusses the lackluster wild card weekend, with the Lions game being the only stand out. The conversation shifts to NFL coaches, speculating on potential job losses after this weekend's games. They t...

Disclaimer: Today’s episode is heavy on the College Football National Championship and NFL Playoffs. Viewers and listeners advise.   Golic kicks off today by mentioning being in Smetty’s neck of the woods to call the Bills vs Dolphins game over the weekend. Jess was sweet enough to make the trip and bring cookies, along with a gift, so Mike was kind enough to treat her and her boyfriend to a nice...

In the first episode of 2024, Mike and Jess reflect on their New Year's Eve celebrations, with Golic sharing his preference for not staying up until midnight anymore. The hosts discuss the diminishing charm of New Year's Eve as one ages, drawing a parallel to birthdays losing their appeal. New Year's Eve weddings, particularly those chosen for symbolic dates like 123123, are debated— is it cute or...

Looking back on 2023, we’re resharing a few moments from Golic & Smetty. Including interviews from Ryan Nanni, Rebecca Lobo, Michael Lombari and more! As always, we appreciate you watching, listening, and following along all year. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Follow Mike and Jess on Twitter! Golic: https://twitter.com/golic Smetty: https://twitter.com/jessica_smetana Gambling problem? Call 1...

In this festive episode, Golic and Jess dive into the holiday spirit, sharing stories about Christmas presents and recalling memorable surprises. The conversation touches on the Steelers' uncertain season and the potential fate of coach Mike Tomlin. The duo analyzes AFC North rankings and speculates on a Monday night game as a possible Super Bowl preview. The Aaron Rodgers/Jets debate is explored,...

Happy Birthday Golic! Smetty is out, so we have Jason Fitz from Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports Radio joining the show from Vegas. He helps celebrate by bringing a gift for Mike on-air. The two swap stories from their time together at ESPN in honor of their friendship, leading to a funny story about Fitz, Gojo and an Orange Theory class. They move on to talk about the ever-changing NFL divisions, inc...

Mike and Jess start by catching up on their weekend, sharing their mutual love for Publix foods, and poking fun at internet trolls who can’t move on from being angry. They discuss the challenges faced by the college football selection committee in making tough decisions, particularly expressing disbelief at Florida State University being left out. The two reveal their own final four picks, revisit...

Golic and Smetty share their Thanksgiving experiences, discussing holiday meals and memorable moments, including a fellow DraftKings co-worker’s unusual Turkey Day food choices. They delve into college football, debating playoff scenarios and the potential impact of Florida State's undefeated status. They move on to explore hypotheticals involving key football matchups, Mike’s locked in picks, and...

Welcome to our Thanksgiving episode! Before we dive into the wild world of sports, Mike and Jess discuss Turkey Day. Jess opposes the classic meal choices and is sick of turkey; Mike challenges her being over it all in her late 20s. Ham, roasted chicken, whatever your preference – they agree there is NO rule when it comes to the main dish. Changing topics to college football, Mike points out the m...

Mike and Jess analyze the aftermath of Texas A&M's victory over Mississippi State, highlighting the double firings of coaches Jimbo Fisher and Zach Arnett. The discussion delves into the questionable decision-making behind Fisher's $76 million buyout and its potential implications for contract offering large sums of guaranteed money in college football. The two speculate on possible successors for...

Golic is coming to you live from sleep-deprived Arizona. The darkness has taken over and just like the rest of (most) of us, daylight savings has us all exhausted. The Smetana household has made an exciting significant purchase, much to the surprise of an anti-appliance member. Jess had a somewhat torn weekend between the Clemson v Notre Dame game but stayed loyal to her Fighting Irish. Sam Hartma...

Golic and Smetty discuss their struggles to connect at Notre Dame games, causing Mike to miss Jess' famous baked goods. They shift to Halloween candy rules, emphasizing the importance of giving out full-size candy bars. They debate the appropriateness of unusual treats like hard-boiled eggs and toothbrushes. The conversation turns to dressing up on Halloween, with Mike sharing his go-to costume. T...

After a two-week hiatus, Golic is back! Jess joins from the New York studio and is happy to be back with her “tiny coffee”, prompting an in-depth conversation about the difference between European and American coffee. Mike gets a coffee 101 crash course where he learns that Starbucks does not serve a “proper” macchiato. Jess has a theory that baristas are the most harassed service workers and tell...

While Golic is still out, Smetty is joined by ESPN Countdown to GameDay host, Sideline Reporter and occasional Around the Horn participant, Harry Lyles Jr.! The two friends reminisce on seeing the SpongeBob SquarePants Broadway musical and are still stunned at the news from earlier in the year about Ethan Slater (SpongeBob) and Ariana Grande. How did a theater kid pull the Princess of Pop? There’s...

We’ve got a guest packed show as Golic is out traveling this week after calling Monday Night Football. First up is The Dan LeBatard Show’s very own Lucy Rohden! Smetty asks Rohden about attending the Red River Rivalry game. The Longhorns lost to the Sooners and Lucy lost to the fried fair foods. Fried Butter. Fried Fireball. Corndogs for breakfast. Oklahoma’s defense pleasantly surprised Rohden, b...

Before we get into sports, Mike is NOT happy that Jess continues to bake with fruit, but they can both agree that taste palettes change with age. Jess comes for Chipotle arguing that they are no longer the gourmet king of quick food. Sam Hartman is the new Joe Burrow, according to TikTok. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce continue to take over the NFL. Jess finds it hilarious that people are mad that...

The two Notre Dame grads are coming off a disappointing loss over the weekend to Ohio State. Despite the mistakes made all around (mostly the coaching staff), Golic still believes in Sam Hartman and his team. Smetty is quick to come to her Fighting Irish’s defense discussing the ways in which they outplayed the Buckeyes; the game coming down to an electrifying end in the final seconds. What’s next...

The title says it, but seriously Monday Night Football WTF was that?! NFL Week 2 ended with last night’s double header, featuring New Orleans at Carolina and Cleveland at Pittsburgh. Smetty’s Steelers came through with a dub thanks to their stud like defense. The offense…that’s another story. The Panthers just can’t get it together, even with Bryce Young at the helm. Golic wasn’t too impressed wit...

Mike and Jess start off with the shocking Monday night game where the Jets hosted the Bills to close out Week 1 of the 2023 season. They break down the Aaron Rodgers injury, what it means for the Jets moving forward and the amazing fact that…the Jets STILL WON. Jess questions if the field conditions had anything to do with the game and Mike wonders what QB they’re going to call. (Tom Brady – are y...

Mike and Jess are joined by Ryan Nanni of Shutdown Fullcast! Ryan admits that Jess and Gojo are the only people who could make him excited to go see a Notre Dame game. Nanni goes over a metric tracker he created for the Iowa football team this season based on VERY specific numbers related to a Brian Ferentz contract (it’s not off to a great start). The group goes over the Deion Sanders effect on C...

Mike and Jess are stateside again after watching their Fighting Irish put the dub in Dublin. While the duo recaps their trip, Golic shares his story of how he finally ended up in Ireland and it is what travel nightmares are made of. All was soon forgotten when Mike got to meet an iconic superstar in a pub, and to his surprise, he didn’t even need to re-introduce himself. The pair discuss new QB Sa...

The luck of the Irish is not on Golic’s side as he keeps trying to make his way to Ireland for Notre Dame’s big game against Navy this weekend, but travel plans just won’t let him. So, Smetty takes the reins for this episode with Charlotte Wilder, Co-Host of Oddball and guest on The Dan Le Batard Show, and Charles McDonald, from Yahoo! Sports. Charlotte and Jess discuss Spain making history as the...