Opening Kickoff Podcast

On this show: The guys are all back and they welcome in Comedian Erick Hellwig as the guys discuss: Golf and the Masters. (2;00-10:50). The guys then pivot and discuss the Sam Darnold Trade, Russell Wilson/ Aaron Rodgers Who has more beef?, could Aaron Rodgers play elsewhere and more. (20:00-45:00). Finally the guys finish the pod by breaking down a candy bracket and picking their winner. (45:30-E...

On this show: Dave and Payton are joined by Antwan Staley as they dive into NFL Offseason including: 17 regular season games, Zack Wilson and Justin Fields, the big trades made over the weekend, Ravens and WRs, plus our favorite moves of the offseason thus far. (2:30-35:00). Then Dan Clark of the TBL Daily hops on as they preview the MLB season including division winners, world series picks, does...

On this show: The A Team of Payton, Dave, and Brandon (who's off this week) are back to breakdown the start of NFL Free agency including the Ravens and WRs, the steelers offseason, the mess with Watson, Andy Dalton, why Russ was never getting traded and more. (5:30-40:00). Then the guys breakdown the start of march madness and discuss their favorite upsets and a preview of the Sweet Sixteen and wh...

On this Show: Dave, Payton, and Brandon are off so hosting this week is Kev, David, and Thomas Camper as they talk: Drew Brees retiring from the NFL, and recap a busy start to NFL Free Agency, (2:00-37:50). Dan Williams then joins the guys to talk the current standings in the NBA, which teams they are buying and selling, plus a look ahead to the NBA Trade Deadline. (38:30-END). Click the link: htt...

On this show: Dave, Payton, Brandon welcome in Kevin Pearce as they discuss: what the one year anniversary of the sports world shutting down for covid means after the fact. (2:00-16:00). We dive into the NCAA tournament news including Duke's season ending, the virus and March Madness and just how crazy is this going to be? (16:30-40:00). Finally the guys dive into the NBA and talk about the Wizard...

On this show: Payton and Dave are joined by David Miles as they talk: Payton is at a tasting for his wedding (2:00-10:30). We discuss and rank the 5 QB Prospects that could go in the first round. (11:00-27:00). The guys then react to the JJ Watt signing and some thoughts on the Russell Wilson situation. (27:30-42:00)> Lastly the guys dive into the NBA and discuss whether the East is actually good...

On this Show: Payton, Brandon and Dave welcome in Josh Acampa and Jay Strick to talk: Tiger Woods and whether we think he should even attempt to return to golf after horrific car crash, (5:00-15:00). They then discuss the Carson Wentz trade (15:30-25:30), do the Eagles now Draft a QB at 6 (30:00-42:00) then the guys play GM and pick out of a group of three which player they would take at Quarterba...

On this show: Brandon, Payton and Dave are joined by NFL blogger Lindsey Ok as they talk: The latest with JJ Watt, Deshaun Watson and the next move, Carson Wentz, Ravens situation going forward, what will be worth watching in the offseason and much more. (4:30-55:00). The guys finish up by talking Covid reality, and relationships and social media. (55:30-END). Click the link: http://bit.ly/ThriveF...

On this Show: Dave and Payton are joined by Dan Williams as they welcome in Comedian Erick Hellwig to discuss: his journey to stand up, fast food, his podcast on backup quarterbacks, Charlie Batch, life advice, and more. (3:00-42:00). Finally the guys discuss: Dan's feelings after the superbowl, valentines day, people from our pasts, and much more. (42:30-END). Click the link: http://bit.ly/Thrive...

On this show: The guys are back and welcome in friend of the show Joe Schiller as they talk: An update on our Arby's Saga. (2:30-15:30). Reaction to the Goff-Stafford trade and what it means for both, (16:00-25:30). Realistic options for Deshaun Watson, Sam Darnold, Jimmy G and some other QB's whos futures up in the air. (26:00-45:00). The guys discuss when is the book going to be written on Lamar...

On this Show: Dave, Payton, and Brandon welcome in Sirus XM NHL Network Host Dave McCarthy to discuss the start of the NHL season, Penguins struggles, Caps a top team, Montreal being for real, best fast food places, and much more. (2:00-47:30). Finally the guys wrap up the pod by talking: the Mess with DeShaun Watson and the Texans, a preview of our new QB rankings, plus why none of us like Arby's...

On this show: Payton is off this week and Dave, and Brandon are joined by Kevin Pearce to talk: The future outlooks for the Ravens (3:00-13:00), Saints (13:30-19:30), Rams, and Browns. (20:00-27:00). The guys break down the conference championship games and make their picks. (27:30-40:00). The guys discuss the HBO Documentary on Tiger Woods and how his persona has changed through out the years. (4...

On this Pod: The guys return with a ton of news to breakdown. The guys react to the James Harden-Nets trade and the fallout for the Rockets, Nets, Pacers, and Kyrie Irving. (5:30-25:00). The guys dive into all the things NFL including: what the Texans and Deshaun Watson do going forward, The Eagles and Doug Pederson, Big Ben's future. (25:30-45:00). Finally the guys discuss Divisional Round Weeken...

On this Pod: The gang is back together as they discuss the name pronunciations and an update on Dave. (2:00-7:30). Dan Favale of Bleacher Report joins the show to breakdown the Rockets, Warriors, Raptors struggles, what to make of DC, and more NBA discussions, (8:00-36:30). The guys then breakdown what to make of Tua and the Dolphins, which head coaching opening is the most attractive, and a previ...

On this show: Payton and Dave are back for the final show of 2020 as they are joined by Steve Shanley to discuss: The latest with James Harden and the Houston Rockets. (3:30-15:00). The guys then dive to why they are not shocked in the college football playoff committee choices, is it time to fix the system, and what schools should make coaching moves that havent. (15:30-35:00). Finally the guys b...

On this show: Payton and Dave are back as they talk: Duke Basketball's decision to not play out of conference. (4:00-20:00). The guys then discuss whether Ohio State should be consider for the College Football Playoff, why no one else should even be consider for the College Football Playoff, is Auburn an attractive job and Tom Hearman staying at Texas. (20:30-40:00). Finally the guys dive into all...

On this show: The guys welcome in coach Miller, Gino, and Hoppe from the Winters Mill Coaching Staff to talk: What to make about the BIG 10 decision to changes rules to let Ohio State in the BIG 10 Championship, why no one wants to put a non Power 5 school in the playoff and has the quality of college football sucked this year? (5:00-30:00). Then the gang breaks down whether there should be coachi...

On this Pod: Dave and Brandon are joined by Frankie Reynolds, the original co-host of the Opening Kickoff Show with Dave, The guys discuss the start of the show and what the challenges were. (2:00-12:30). The guys discuss the big NBA trade of Russell Westbrook and John Wall. (13:00-35:30). What will happen to the future of Texas and Michigan futures with their coaches. (36:00-50:00) Lastly the guy...

On this Pod: The guys welcome back Brandon to the show after his hiatus and good friend of the pod David Miles joins the guys to talk: all the big moves in NBA free agency, the 76ers, Lakers, are the suns now a playoff team? and more. (3:00-30:00). Then they transition and discuss whats happening to the Ravens, what to do with Carson Wentz, Taysom Hill first start, a look at Week 12 in the NFL, up...

On this show: Payton and Dave are back as they discuss what they are seeing in Baltimore with the Ravens. (1:30-8:30). The Guys welcome in Bill Bender of Sporting News to discuss: college footballs handling of the virus, the Big Ten, Surprises, disappointments, Kyle Trask or Mac Jones and much more. (9:00-27:30). Antwan Staley joins the pod to talk about Ravens, Stay Pat or sending packing QBs Wee...

On this show: Payton and Brandon are both away so Austin Fugelstad fills in with Dave as they welcome on Sirus XM NHL Network Host Dave McCarthy to discuss: his offseason, what could the next hockey season look like, NHL Free agency, Alex Ovechkin, Canadian teams, and the best thanksgiving side dishes. (2:00-43:00). Dave and Austin then recap the big storylines from Week 9 in the NFL and make thei...

On This Show: Usayd Koshul fills in for Brandon as the guys discuss the Ravens-Steelers game and give their takes on it. (1:30-14:30). NFL Insider Ben Allbright joins the guys to discuss: a lackluster trade deadline, Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones future, Drew Lock, Ravens, betting, week 9 big games and more. (14:35-50:00). Finally USA Today's own Dan Wolken hops on to talk: Jim Harbaugh and Michiga...

On this Show: The guys discuss some of the highlights of the shows past. (2:00-9:00). The guys welcome in QB guru Quincy Avery to talk: his journey from being homeless to an elite qb coach, training Deshaun Watson, what he sees in Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Sam Darnold and more. (10:30-41:00). Devin Fleet hops on to discuss the Cowboys, Anotnio Brown or Dez Bryant, Steelers-Ravens and upset pick o...

On this show: The gang is back together as they breakdown the world series and say farewell to Doc Emrick. (2:00-12:00). USA Today's Mark Medina joins the pod to discuss: the importance of the Lakers wining the title, the Heat, coaching moves, bubble life and who he can take 1v1 in the media. (13:00-42:00). Finally the guys breakdown week 7 and talk Tua, Sam Darnold, big games from week 7 and more...

On this show: Payton and Dave are joined by fill in Kev as Brandon is away. The guys are joined Stevenson University Men's Basketball Coach Gary Stewart to talk: what he has been up to recently, coach Cal, and why they dont make the jump to the pros. (2:00-25:00). Then they discuss all things NFL including: The Raiders, Dak Prescott, Leveon Bell, Week 6 matchups and storylines and our locks of the...