Opening Kickoff Podcast

On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Brandon Stephens are back as they give rapid fire NBA Playoff takes on the Heat, Lakers, Warriors, Load Management and the Clippers. (1:10-21:30) Then longtime former NFL Scout Steve Verderosa joins the show to talk about his new book "So You think you wanna be an NFL Scout", the evaultion process as a scout, working for the Giants and Bucs, Guys he hit on plus an...

On this Pod: It is the 9th annual Opening Kickoff Mock Draft Speical featuring GM's making picks including: Dave Steinwedel Brandon Stephens Payton Girod Todd Michaelson Matt Miller Mike Hoppe Brett Dickinson Ian Cummings of Pro Football Network. Plus Ian gives pick by pick breakdowns for the full 2 round mock draft.

On this pod: Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens, and Payton Girod are back as they are joined by Danny Williams and David Miles to discuss the latest beef between Payton and Dan, and the Mavs failing to make the playoffs. (1;10-16:39). Author and baseball writer Paul Semendinger joins the pod to discuss writing his new book with Roy White, his yankee fandom, how he swithced to writing books from be...

On this Podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Brandon Stephens are back as they are joined by comedian Erick Helwig as they disucss: what he has been up to since the last time they talked, being back on stage, whos easier to make fun of democrats or republicans, the batman movies, trying to be funny when people get offended (2:00-45:00) then the guys discuss the NFL QB Market, Lamar, why the...

On this pod: Dave, Payton and Brandon are back as they preview the pod, discuss Brandon bailing for a basketball game. (1:00-7:00) Sporting News' Bill Bender stops by to talk all things March Madness including the upsets, a surpirsing final four, who did we expect to be there, a final four preview and more. (7:10-26:00) Pro Football Network's Ian Cummings hops on to breakdown the QB and WR class,...

On This Pod: Dave is back. Brandon is off but its the return of Payton Girod to the pod after being away from the show for other reasons. They talk about tv shows, and shows they missed the boat on. (1:15-10:30) Manscaped Ad reads, before the the guys breakdown the first part of march madness and breakdown the Sweet Sixteen. (14:00-50:00). Finally the guys dive into Payton's thoughts on Lamar Jack...

On this show: Dave and Brandon are back as the guys discuss international soccer and Brandon betting. (1:30-11:30). The guys then breakdown the latest in NFL Free agency and the craziness that is coming. (12:00-42:00). Finally a full bracket breakdown ahead of the first round games tipping off this weekend. (42:30-END). USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friend...

On this Pod: A spiecal Bonus podcast with Dave back to update the Lamar Jackson saga and why not having an agent is really hurting him now. (0:15-10:12) Sirus XM NHL Network Radio Host Dave McCarthy joins Dave and Brandon to discuss all the Rangers moves, weakness of the Bruins? Lighting trouble, why the west isnt strong and more. (11:28-35:53). Finally Dan Clark of the TBL Daily stops by to discu...

On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Brandon Stephens are back after the week off to update on why they missed last week and discuss the Bracket Challenge for the Podcast this year. (0:11-5:17) Site Expert for FanSided's Busting Brackets Tristan Freeman joins the show to discuss how much trouble UNC is in, is Houston the top seed, who's on the 1 line, which conference tournament is must watch, who co...

On this show: Dave, Payton, and Brandon are back the guys welcome in Two-Time Super Bowl Champion and former host of Opening Kickoff Dan Williams as the guys discuss Dan's second trip to Arizona, the terrible NBA All Star Game, a throwback story from the Stevenson University days, Adam Silver's comments about player mobility in the NBA and finally a take on the tv show "Power"

On this show: Dave, Brandon, and Payton are back as they discuss all things realated to the Super Bowl. (2:00-13:30). The guys welcome in Dan Favale of Bleacher Report to breakdown the NBA trade deadline including KD to Phx, Kyrie Irving to Dallas, how it was a bad gamble for Dallas, Kyrie's future, Luka's future, how the Lakers did well, Zion and more. (14:00-45:00) Finally the guys talk officiat...

On this show: Dave, Payton and David Miles are back as the guys discuss how the NFL is not rigged (2:30-14:00). The Kyrie Irving trade and what the Nets should do going forward. (14:30-27:00). Then the guys react to Sean Payton and DeMico Ryans hirings, plus will Aaron Rodgers be back in Lambeau? (29:00-40:00) We dive into the super bowl with Payton's prop bets for the SUper Bowl, and we make our...

On this show: Dave, Brandon, and David Miles are back as they dive into: the conference championship games (2:00-32:00), Derek Carr and the latest mess that he is in, (32:30-45:00), NBA doing rivals week (45:50-53:00) and finally about the new buzzy movie "Cocaine Bear" (53;30-END). Use Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our sponsor SeatGeek to be able to go see your f...

On this show: Dave, Payton, and Brandon are back as the guys discuss what happened in the Diviisonal Round of the NFL Playoffs. (1:00-28:30) NFL Insider and Host of Broncos Country on KOA Colorado Ben Allbright stops by the show to discuss Lamar Jackson, what happened in Denver this past season. Sean Payton and his options, a look at each team in the need of a head coach, Derek Carr, and more. (29...

On this show: Dave and Payton are joined by Kevin Pearce as the guys discuss: Tom Brady and his future in Tampa and what he should do. (1:00-12:30) The the guys discus what happened to the Vikings, Lamar Jackson's future, the Chargers and a preview of the divisional round of the playoffs. (13:00-END)

On this show: Dave and Brandon are back as they talk about the dud of the College Football Championship and what about Stetson Bennett going forward. (1:00-15:00) Then the guys discuss everything that happened with Damar Hamlin, the NFL's role in all of it, Black Monday in the NFL and a full Super Wild Card Weekend Preview. (20:00-END)

On this show: Dave, Payton and Brandon are bringing in the New Year as they talk: how their new years are going or what they are up tio. (1:30-8:30). Then the guys dive into week 17 of the NFL including Ravens-Steelers, what to make of Derek Carr, and other storylines from week 17 (TAPED BEOFRE MNF). (9:00-30:30). Pro Football Focus' own Ben Linsey joins the porgram to talk about what happened in...

On this show: The Final show of 2022 as Dave, Payton and David Miles discuss who had the worst loss of week 15 in the NFL, Payton's dealings with bookies and his gambling score for 2022. (1:30-22:00) NFL Reporter Doug Kyed joins us to discuss what the hell happened between the Raiders-Patriots, The Cardinals mess, Dan Campbell coach of the year chances, Tom Brady and the Bucs, Ravens odd season, a...

On this show: Dave and Brandon are back as the guys react to week 14 in the NFL discussing the Lions over the Vikings, Have the Dolphins been figured out, Worst loss of the weekend, 49ers, and more. (1:30-22:30) Bleacher Report's own Dan Favale stops by to discuss the Suns-Pelicans new found rivalry, what can the Lakers do, Celtics outlook, Warriors, and tank job. (23:40-52:00) Finally Author Greg...

On this show: Dave, Payton and Brandon are back as the guys discuss who can win the Heisman Trophy, our reaction to the College Football Playoff, and discuss the Army-Navy this weekend. (2:00-28:30). Then the guys give rapid takes to every game in Week 13 (except Saints-Bucs) and hear the prediction Dave gave that came true. (29:30-END) USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first orde...

ON THIS SHOW: Dave, Brandon and Payton are back as they discuss how bad the takes were from a week ago, the Bengals beating the Titans, Broncos fighting, what to do with Aaron Rodgers and other Week 12 Observations. (1:00-25:30). Pro Football Network's Ian Cummings stops by the show to discuss the QB class in 2023, Young vs Stroud, sleeper QBs, his draft loves and his evaluation process. (26:30-EN...

On this show: The gang returns as they discuss whether or not they are excited by the world cup (1:00-10:30) Then the guys discuss the case for TCU, who needs the Big game more, USC and what chaos might look like. (13:00-42:00) Lastly the guys discuss the Zach Wilson situation, coaches on the hot seat, Cowboys, Giants, Lions games reaction plus Week 12 NFL Preview and more. (42:30-END)

On this show: Dave and Brandon are back as they give an update on Payton and why he is away from the show, plus talk about the Colts situation, the World Series and more. (1:00-13:00) Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports stops by to try and figure out what the Colts are doing, Dan Snyder and the Commanders, Packers/Rams woes, Bills and Josh Allen, Seahawks start and more. (14:00-46:00) Finally Dave and Bra...

On this show: Dave and Brandon are back as they discuss the Phillies-Astros world series, and the curious case of the Nets head coaching situation. (2:00-18:30) Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel stops by to break down the first College Football Playoff Rankings, the big Tennessee-Georgia game, Auburn is on the market and more. (19:00-41:30) Finally the guys discuss the NFL Trade Deadline, what...

On this show: Dave and Brandon are back as they are joined by Dan Williams to discuss the Phillies making the world series and their chances against the Astros. (1:00-13:48) New York Daily News Jets/NFL Reporter Antwan Staley stops by to talk about the Jets start, Giants matching the Jets, Aaron Rodgers and the Pack, Tom Brady, QB controversy in New England and Indy, and more. (14:00-43:00) Finall...