Opening Kickoff Podcast

On this show: Dave and KP are back as they: Discuss the latest with Brandon Sorsby and the NFL. (1:13-8:45) Fox Sports National MLB Writer Rowan Kavner joins the guys to discuss the latest in baseball and the upcoming trade deadline. (8:46-26:30) Dan Favale of Bleacher Report joins the pod to discuss all the major trades, the NBA Draft and takes a moment to talk about the Knicks winning the title....

On this podcast: Dave, KP, Payton, and David are back to talk: -Brandon Sorsby having new life thanks to the courts -the line that has been crossed -Spurs Knicks Series thus far -David trying to be the voice of reason for rowdy fans holding rowdy fans accountable

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel and Kevin Pearce are back to talk: The legacy of Kyle Busch after his tragic death. The Knicks are going to the Finals Who would the Knicks rather see Spurs-Thunder Series LSU Basketball being sneaky College Sports issue. 

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Kevin Pearce, and David Miles are back to talk: All things NBA Playoffs after the first round of the playoffs, and what happened in the Celtics-76ers series. (1:13-41:00) Bill Bender of Sporting News joins KP and Dave to talk about March Madness expanding, is college football next, plus some NFL Draft talk. (41:05-END) 

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and Kevin Pearce are back to talk: Paytons review of a Dallas Hotel room (1:13-4:50) Pro Football Network NFL Draft Analyst Ian Cummings joins the guys to discuss the Ty Simpson pick, some of the other picks that stood out, how the Jets and Giants did, which rookie QB starts and more. (4:51-44:45) Jared Diamond of the Wall Street joins the show to dis...

On this podcast: The 10th Annual 2 Round Mock Draft Speical is here featuring: Dave Steinwedel, David Miles, Kevin Pearce, Matt Miller, Brett Dickinson, Zach Blessing and first timer Kyle Adams as GMs. Pro Football Sports Network Draft Expert Ian Cummings returns to break down each pick of the mock.

On this podcast: Dave and David Miles are back to discuss the 10th annual Opening Kickoff Podcast Mock Draft Special next week. (1:14-6:34) Bleacher Report NBA Writer Dan Favale talks all things NBA Playoffs with Dave, Payton and KP (6:35-32:22) Dave and David talk which player can benefit from a strong postseason and ethics in sports journalism. (33;23-END)

On this podcast: Dave, Payton, Kev, and David are back to talk: Payton is being a gas man (1:13-10:30) reaction to the Men's and Womens tournament (10:31-43:30) NFL News and Notes and more. (43:31-END)

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel is back to talk: All things March Madness with Bill Bender of Sporting News including a region-by-region breakdown of the bracket, the stars we want to watch, upsets to see, who we think wins it all and more. (3:41-30:38) Plus Antwan Staley talks Broncos trade, Replacement refs? Maxx Crosby, and more from the NFL. (30:39-END)

On this show: Dave, Payton, and David Miles are back to discuss: The mess in the NFL including Maxx Crosby trade falling apart, Ravens moving on, Eagles tough decisions, and more NFL Free Agency moves. (9:01-42:30) The guys discuss Bam scoring 83 points and the Hawks interesting promotion night. (42:31-END)

On this show: Dave and KP return to discuss some of the latest nuggets from the NBA and other sports. (1:13- 34:00) Bleacher Reports own Kerry Miller stops by to breakdown the push to the madness, Miami of Ohio's resume, bubble teams, a star studded field, and more. (34:10-END) 

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Kevin Pearce, and David Miles are back to talk: All things NBA Trade Deadline fallout with Bleacher Report own Dan Favale (2:31-31:30) The guys break down all things post super bowl and the storylines after it. (31:31-END) 

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Kevin Pearce are back to talk: How the Hall of Fame screwed up with Bill Belicheck, does the system need to be fixed, what does it mean for Tom Brady. Bills or Browns who had the worst coaching search, Ravens and Steelers hires and so much more. 

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Kevin Pearce are back to talk:  All things NFL Draft with Ian Cummings including the QB class, Dante Moore returning to Oregon, Ruben Bain, the strength of these classes and more. (2:06-40:05) Payton and Dave discuss Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers, the fate of the Ravens, and Steelers, which job is attractive, and which top seed is in trouble i...

On this podcast: Dave, Payton, KP and David ring in 2026 with a loaded football show including: New York Daily News Reporter Antwan Staley joining the guys to talk: Black Monday in the NFL, The Ravens firing John Harbaugh, whats next for both, the curious case of Brian Flores, and preview Super Wild Card Weekend. (3:36-47:48) Sporting News own Bill Bender returns to break down all the kids in the...

On this podcast: Dave, Payton, Kev, and David are back as the guys welcome in CFB podcaster and writer Ty Schiner to talk: -Michigan in another scandal -Where do they go from here -Lane Kiffin  -Tulane/Ole Miss and JMU/Oregon chances for chaos -What happens if Bama loses and more (2:00-28:35) Kev and David give their takes on Pat. (28:35-41:40) Plus talk about Tua being benched and what do we make...

On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back to discuss the latest breaking news in college football and Michigan. (1:13-14:49) Yahoo Sports College Football Writer Jay Busbee joins the guys to discuss the college coaching carosuel, Notre Dame temper tantrum, the CFP brackets and more. (14:50-32:33) Payton and Dave discuss the Pat Mcafee diss on the show, plus plenty of NFL takes. (32:3...

On this pod: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back as the guys break down: All the big storylines in the NFL after a wild week 13 in the NFL (1:13-32:29) Matt Murschel joins the guys to breakdown the craziness of the coaching cycle in college football, the ramifications of conference championship weekend and more. (32:30-END)

On this pod: Dave, Kev, Payton, and David are back to talk: What they are thankful for this year, and dating apps. (1:13-11:00) Lane Kiffin and his coaching roller coaster, and James Franklin. (11:01-31:14) Sanders starting, NFC wide open and Eagles drama (31:15-END) 

On this podcast: Dave and KP are back to talk: All things NFL with New York Daily News Jets Beat Writer Antwan Staley including the Jets Outlook, Giants firing Daboll, Bills woes, Ravens surging, whos the top dog in the NFC and a lot more. (2:31-27:30) The guys pick the big games in the Week 11 slate and go rapid fire college football hot and cold takes. (27:31-END) 

On this pod: Dave, KP and David are back to talk: Their takes on the intial college football playoff rankings. (1:13-2:15) A deep dive into the NFL Trade Deadline and NFL Hot or Cold Takes. (2:16-32:00) Sporting News College football writer Bill Bender stops by to discuss all the head coach firings, Penn State and their issues, what to make of the Power 5 schools, SEC, CFP, Indiana and more. (32:0...

On this Podcast: Dave Steinwedel and Kevin Pearce are back to talk with: Bleacher Report's own Dan Favale talks all things NBA including the gmabling scandal, Spurs hot start, Knicks kings of the East, Sixers and some thoughts about the East and the Western Conference. (2:06-23:40) NFL Writer Arif Hasan joins the guys to talk about the Vikings and JJ McCarthy, just how good are the Colts, Steelers...

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Kevin Pearce, and David Miles are back to discuss: The firing of James Franklin and what is next for Penn State. Can Indiana keep their HC and more in CFB. (1:13-28:45) The guys discuss the Eagles issues, the Bills struggles, Ravens hope and look ahead to the big games in week 7 in the NFL. (28;46-END)

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Kevin Pearce are back to talk all things NFL including: -Eagles lose but do questions remain? -Patriots upset the Bills. Are they ready for the playoffs? -Tampa Bay needs some love -joe Flacco's AFC North tour -Joanthan Gannon fined -Ravens collapse and more

On this sho: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles, and Kevin Pearce are back to discuss: Who should win the AL MVP (1:13-4:00) Bunch of College football news including Mike Gundy, Clemson, Oregon/Penn State, Ole Miss, and much more. (4:31-26:30) A break down of the Lions-Ravens, Bengals woes, Buccaneers, Eagles, and so much more. (26:31-END)