Opening Kickoff Podcast

On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back as they discuss the College Football Playoff Rankings and why Florida State was left out. Were they right to put Bama in, why the committee makes no sense and more. (1:10-38:12) NFL Writer Arif Hasan joins the program to discuss the Trevor Lawerence injury and how it affects the Jags, where they stack up in the...

On this Podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Brandon Stephens are back as the guys discuss the fact that David Miles is not here and he's soft for missing, plus the guys react live to the new College Football Playoff Rankings, Payton takes Texas A&M to task, and we give our CFP 4 after Conference Championship weekend. (1:08-33:36) Antwan Staley of the New York Daily News hops on to disc...

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens and David Miles are back as they take Payton to task for missing this pod because he is under the weather. (1:08-13:30) National College Football Writer Matt Murschel joins the program to discuss Texas A&M firing Jimbo Fisher, who could replace him, What to make of whats happening with Harbaugh and Michigan, plus how the college football playo...

On this Pod: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Brandon Stephens are back as the guys hate on the College Football Committee for their latest College Football Playoff Rankings. (1:01-27:05) The guys discuss the return of Carson Wentz with the Rams, who is top dog in the AFC, who doesnt survive the AFC North, Houtson a playoff team? Dolphins fooling everyone? Giving love to Josh Dobbs and the Vikin...

On this pod: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and David Miles are back as they open the show talking about how understanding everyones signinifcant others are about the work we put into the pod. (1:00-8:15) The guys then react live to the first CFP rankigs of the season and discuss no PAC 12 Love, Ohio State 1?? Whos positioned well and more. (12:05-38:00) Finally the guys disucss the NFL Trade Dead...

On this Podcast: Payton Girod is away but Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are joined by Kevin Pearce as they discuss why Payton is away. (1:08-7:05) The worst ad read ever done thanks to David Miles (7:06-10:55) Full NBA Preview including who is the next star to ask out, our finals predicitions, and dark horses heading into the season. (11:30-55:00) Finally some talk about the N...

On this Pod: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and David Miles discuss the state of Philly Sports and what is the acceptable amount of time to pack for a trip and when you pack. (1:00-18:00) Sporting News own Bill Bender stops by to discuss the Powerhouse PAC 12, How Deion could have affected realignment, Penn State-OSU, SEC powerhouses, Michigan not the favorite in the B10, USC, Florida State, Jimbo...

On this Podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens. and Payton Girod are back as the guys discuss the injury Payton suffered. (1:00-9:10) NFL Blogger/Reporter Lindsey Ok joins the program to discuss the Ravens woes against the Steelers, now what to make of the AFC North, just how good are the 49ers, Eagles not as good, Chargers, Vikings and more. (11:14-45:57) Finally the guys discuss Dak and Dall...

On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens, Payton Girod are joined by David Miles and Bryce Partlow as they discuss the Ryder Cup, MLB Playoffs starting. (1:00-15:30) Author Michael MaCambridge joins the show to discuss his new book, The Big Time: How the 1970s Transformed Sports in America, what he learned after writing the book, favorite story from all his interviews, which sport benefitte...

On this show: Dave, Payton and Brandon are back as the guys discuss the Strong starts by the Ravens, Steelers, and Bills, plus why Dan Williams was cracking us up. (1:00- 17:00) CBS Sports Shehan Jeyarajah joins the show to talk about the rise of Colorado and Deion, Alabama woes, the big games of week 4 in the college football season, and so much more. (17:30-53:00) Finally the guys talk about NFL...

On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens, and Payton Girod are back as the guys give an update on why they have been away for the last two weeks. (1:00-8:00) Then the guys dive into the world of college football and talk Deion, is the PAC 12 stacked and the most fun? Alabama-Texas reaction, and maybe the SEC isn't so strong. (8:30-35:00). Finally the guys dive into the NFL and discuss what...

On this Podcast: Dave Steinwedel is joined by Brandon Stephens and guest host comedian Erick Hellwig to talk: A rant agaisnt Dan Williams and his text messages. (1:10-10:00) We catch up with Erick talking LA Life, dogs in storms, making fun of crowds and more. (10:30-30:00) Finally the guys pick the divison winners, who makes the playoffs and give their super bowl picks for the 2023 NFL season. (3...

On this show: Dave, Payton, and Brandon are back as they discuss the fact Brandon is not a morning and dicuss realignment in college football. (1:10-16:21). Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the program to discuss the death of the PAC 12, college football realignment, whats next, Jim Harbuagh's suspension, Texas and their QB Problem, games to watch, and uhis CFP Picks. (16:22-49:15) Fina...

On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and David Miles are joined by Bryce Partlow to talk about the PGA Tour and who makes the Ryder's Cup. (1:10-20:00). The guys give their takes to the MLB Trade Deadline and all the craziness that went down. (21:05-31:00) Finally the guys discuss the PAC 12 is on death row and dive into the NFL Win Total Over/Under Picks for teams heading into the season....

On this show: Dave Steinwedel is joined by David Miles as they discuss the fact that David hasn't been on the show and the Phillies issues. (1:08-10:38) MLB.com and mlbpipline.com writer and author of the new book "Smart, Wrong, and Lucky: The Orgin Stories of Baseball's Unexpected Stars" Jonathan Mayo stops by to talk about his new book, going from draft coverage to trade deadline work, the Oriol...

On this pod: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back as they talk about Payton's mom having a problem with Payton. (1:30-5:30) The rest of the Pod Dave and Payton unveil their 2023 NFL QB Rankings heading into training camp and explain their reasoning behind where they rank them. Go to the Opening Kickoff Podcast Twitter Page to vote for who's rankings you agreeded with more. (6:00-END) USE Prom...

On this program: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Brandon Stephens are back from their break to go through Payton's new house and whether Penn State fandom is cult like. (1:10-22:40) Dan Clark from the TBL Daily joins us to discuss the Orioles strong first half, Yankees woes, Padres/Mets/Cardinals struggles, who could be selling at the trade deadline, the Angels have an Othani problem and more....

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back as they talk about the college world series, panic button for the Mets and Travis Kelce talking about how podcasting is hard. (1:10-15:30) then the guys dive into the NFL and discuss Stefon Diggs and the Bills, Running Back problem in the NFL, and play Would You Rather Pre-Training Camp Edition for the NFL. USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF t...

On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Brandon Stephens are back as they talk: A review of the Rogers Centre in Toronto, and what to make of the Bradley Beal trade and what will the TrailBlazers do. (1:11-12:00) SB Nation and Forbes NBA Writer Mat Issa joins the program to breakdown the Bradley Beal trade, who wins, Chris Paul's next move, Warriors outlook, NBA Draft talk. (12:01-29:23) Sirus XM NHL Ne...

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens. and Payton Girod are back as they talk about the merger between PGA and LIV Golf and its implications Plus the NFL has a gambling problem. (1:10-22:37) A very speical interview Chargers Outside Linebacker Khalil Mack talking about him winning the Ed Block Courage Award for the Chargers, playing with Joey Bosa, all the talent in LA, his NFL Journe...

On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Brandon Stephens are back as they take issue with Kev being upset about how we protaryed his infamous appearance, Celtics season ending. (1:09-10:30) Then Payton asks the guys for their takes on DeAndre Hopkins, LeBron James retiring rumblings, Shows that stayed on too long, and more. (11:00-42:00). Finally the guys finish up with Beefs of the Week,...

ON THIS PODCAST: Dave Steinwedel and Brandon Stephens are joined by Kevin Pearce as they discuss the griveances KP has with the guys from the last time he has been on the pod. (1:10-16:10) A great Manscaped Ad Read. (16:11-19:00). Then the guys discuss the Nuggets making the NBA Finals, where the Lakers go from here, Celtics grievances for the celtics fans and more. (19:30-END) USE Promo Code: OPE...

On this Pod: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back as they discuss the NFL releasing their 2023 schedule and whether they were excited for it, is streaming the best way to go for the NFL, and are the Steelers the best team in the AFC North. (1:10-22:13) Dan Favale of Bleacher Report joins the program to dive into Doc Rivers, Monty Williams losing their jobs, who could be left without a job nex...

On this Pod: Dave Steinwedel and Brandon Stephens are joined by David Miles and Todd Michaelson as the guys discuss the fact this pod has been around for 300 episodes. They talk their favorite moments, first time on the show and more. (1:09-24:44) Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report joins the program to discuss the new rules in MLB a month into the season, the AL East, the sucess of the Orioles and Pi...

On this pod: Dave, Payton and Brandon are back as they dicuss the latest in the NHL Playoffs including the Boston Bruins collapse. (1:00-18:55) Pro Football Network's Ian Cummings stops by to breakdown the entire NFL Draft and talk which drafts he liked, picks that shocked him, and much more. (18:56-55:54) Finally the guys talk the latest in the NBA Playoffs. (55:55-END) USE Promo Code: OPENINGKIC...