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Hutt and Chad draft their dream restaurant teams like it’s free agency day. Is it about elite fast food, a steakhouse that requires a jacket, late-night tacos that fix bad decisions and why isn't spicy mustard on the menu? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Jason Fitz of Yahoo Sports Daily joins the show to discuss if the Raiders will take Fernando Mendoza number one, will Max Crosby be a Raider next season and the Dolphins hired former titans GM Jon Robinson, didn’t work out in Nashville, will it work out in Miami?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, Hutt and Chad tackle the question nobody asked… but everybody has opinions about: What is appropriate attire for Head Coaches? Should leaders of grown men be rocking hoodies like Bill Belichick on laundry day? Is the quarter-zip officially the Power Suit of modern football? It’s X’s and O’s… but mostly L’s and XL’s. Because if you’re making $8 million a year, at least iron the...

Josh Pate joins the show to talk about the firestorm that followed his interview with Donald Trump — the backlash, the reaction online, and why he chose to ask the questions he did. Pate explains what he hoped to accomplish in the conversation and how he handles criticism in today’s sports-meets-politics landscape. Plus, the guys dive into the latest college football storylines: why Joey Aguilar i...

It felt like March… but the calendar says February. Hutt and Chad break down an absolutely insane weekend of college basketball — ranked teams going down, and the kind of chaos that makes this sport unmatched. From heavyweight showdowns to mid-major madness, the guys react to the biggest moments and what they mean for conference races and tournament seeding. If this was a preview of March, buckle...

Hutt and Chad are waving the flag and they don’t care who knows it. If you can’t love everything about this USA Hockey squad, that’s a you problem. From gritty shifts to clutch goals, this team delivered in every possible way — and now they’ve etched their names into history with the first USA Men’s Hockey gold medal in 46 years. The guys break down how this team captured the moment, why this run...

John has officially reached DEFCON 1… and apparently, so has his wardrobe. On this episode, John threatens public nudity if his latest sports prediction doesn’t come true (yes, we’re concerned too). The guys debate whether the Chicago Bears are actually plotting an escape from Chicago, what that would mean for the lakefront, and why stadium drama always gets more attention than the offensive line....

Hutt and Chad break down why the baseball world is buzzing, and it's because Tony Vitello didn't give Giants media the canned, corporate answers about moving from Knoxville to the Bay Area. He talked about leaks, he talked about stress, and he talked about how he almost stayed put because of how the news broke. The 'Old Guard' calls it his first unforced error and questions his loyalty. I’m callin...

Chad has done it. What decades of hockey traditionalists, Canadian legends, and the entire National Hockey League couldn’t accomplish… he fixed the sport in one segment. His solution? Forget 5-on-5. Forget patience. Forget line changes. Hockey should be 3 v 3 ALL THE TIME. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL insider Armando Salguero joins Hutt and Chad to break down which quarterbacks are truly on the trade block — and which names are just offseason smoke? Plus, could the Chicago Bears actually consider a move to Indiana? What would it mean for the franchise, the fan base, and the NFC North? And the big one — would A.J. Brown to the Buffalo Bills make sense? Armando weighs in on fit, cap space, an...

It’s list season in the SEC. Hutt and Chad rank the top five and bottom five head coaches across the Southeastern Conference, weighing championships, culture, recruiting juice, quarterback development, and who’s actually maximizing their roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for Today’s Primary Complaint, and the boys are airing this week’s grievances loud and proud. Who thought it was a good idea to turn putt putt into daycare? We break down the chaos of kids running wild on the mini golf course and why some places just shouldn’t double as recess. Then, we dive into “a house divided” — when fandom, loyalty, and household harmony collide in ways that make Sa...

Sports betting analyst Kelly in Vegas joins the show to react to the headline-grabbing comments from K-State head coach Jerome Tang, who said he was “hired to be fired.” What did he mean by it — brutal honesty, calculated motivation, or a sign of mounting pressure in Manhattan? We dive into the expectations surrounding the Kansas State Wildcats, how quickly momentum can shift in today’s college ba...

Tensions boiled over as Mick Cronin had a full-on sideline meltdown — and this time, it wasn’t just the refs feeling the heat. In a stunning moment, Cronin’s fiery temperament took center stage as he effectively sent one of his own players to the bench during a heated exchange, turning a tough night into a viral spectacle. Was it accountability? Frustration? Or a coach completely losing the plot?...

Hollywood lost a legend with the passing of Robert Duvall. On this episode, we remember one of the greatest actors of his generation — a quiet giant whose performances defined toughness, vulnerability, and authenticity on screen. From Tom Hagen in The Godfather, to Lt. Col. Kilgore in Apocalypse Now, to his Oscar-winning turn in Tender Mercies, Duvall brought gravitas to every role. Hutt and Chad...

Charles Huff sits down with Hutt and Chad to discuss why he chose to become the head coach at Memphis Tigers football and what excites him most about building a program in the Bluff City. Huff opens up about the vision for Memphis, creating a winning culture, and the expectations that come with leading a program ready to take the next step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Is there another Sam Darnold waiting for a second chance? After years of being labeled a bust, Darnold revived his career in the right system with the right coach — proving that situation matters just as much as talent. So who’s next? Hutt and Chad break down which struggling quarterbacks could be one coaching change, roster upgrade, or fresh start away from rewriting their narrative. In today’s N...

Eric Cain joins the show to break down the latest on Joey Aguilar’s decision and what it means for Tennessee moving forward. How confident should Vols fans be in the direction of the quarterback room — and how significant is the latest eligibility ruling for UT? The guys dive into the bigger-picture debate: Should JUCO years count toward NCAA eligibility? What precedent could this set, and how mig...

Austin Stanley, Co-Founder and COO of A to Z Sports, joins Hutt and Chad to break down the latest surrounding the Tennessee Titans — starting with the buzz around the potential logo change and what it means for the franchise’s identity moving forward. The conversation shifts to Robert Saleh’s staff moves and whether he has the right pairing to help reshape the Titans’ culture and on-field product....

In our first football-free weekend of the year, the NBA delivered shock and awe involving aspects of the sport that shouldn’t produce shock and awe. In the NBA, we are all shocked that the players played hard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trinidad Chambliss has officially been granted a sixth year of eligibility — and that decision could have major ripple effects. Hutt and Chad break down what went into the ruling, why the extra year was approved, and how this impacts his program heading into next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich joins Hutt and Chad and, naturally, talks about his favorite subject…the Indiana Hoosiers, who he likes coming out of the Big Ten and why Alabama should be banned from this years tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad empties the film room and heads to the big screen for his ultimate countdown of the Top 10 High School and Football Movies of All Time. From locker room speeches that still give you chills to cafeteria drama that hits a little too close to home, this list has everything: underdogs, overachievers, legendary coaches, and at least one movie that absolutely does not hold up in 2026. Will classics...

John McClain joins the show and we cover Varsity Blues, the Las Vegas Raiders, and why NFL teams should come with a “WR Buyer Beware” sticker. It’s part football film nostalgia, part NFL reality check, and part cautionary tale for anyone thinking that one flashy receiver fixes everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hutt transforms into “Hallmark Hutton” just in time for Valentine’s Day — armed with questionable relationship wisdom, and guarantees for physical contact, Hutt dishes out advice no one asked for but everyone probably needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices