Sports Counsel

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is dominating this summer, with the entire world watching every match. As a complete novice to the game, I’ve invited an expert soccer panel in Gav, Nando, and special guest Max in order to learn everything there is to know about soccer's biggest event. We discuss the basics of soccer, the format of the tournament, and some of the biggest storylines headlining this year’s W...

It’s a new day in New York City. For the first time since 1973, the New York Knicks are NBA Champions. I am joined by Vivek and Dillon to offer our thoughts, reactions, and takes to everything from the 2026 NBA Finals. From the Spurs collapse, whether size matters in the NBA, and the recent epidemic of larping Knicks fans, we discuss it all on this final episode of the 2025-26 NBA season.  (0...

The 2026 NBA Finals are officially set: the New York Knicks will face off against the San Antonio Spurs for the NBA championship. I am joined by G and Vivek to discuss everything you need to know about this year's Finals, including how both teams got here, strategies to watch for, key players, and our predictions for who we think will win it all.  (0:12): Intro (1:16): A Final Word on the OKC...

And then there were four: the Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and San Antonio Spurs are the final four teams left competing for the 2026 NBA championship. I am joined by G and Dillon to break down how each team managed to advance from the Conference Semifinals and discuss what each team still needs to do in order to advance to the NBA Finals. (0:12): Intro (3:28): Cava...

The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs came with a lot of long series and a couple of shocking results. I am joined by G and Dillon to react to the biggest upsets, including who was the biggest disappointment of the first round. Plus, we preview and predict the upcoming Conference Semifinals. (0:12): Intro (4:12): Biggest Disappointments of the First Round (21:28): Knicks-Sixers (30:15): Spurs-T...

The 2026 NFL Draft is set to kick off in Pittsburgh! Our draft analyst G unveils his one and only mock draft for this year’s first round, complete with shocking player selections and scouting reports on who to watch for. This is the one mock draft you don’t want to miss. (0:12): Intro (6:52): Pick #1 (14:31): Picks 2-3 (20:30): Picks 4-5 (26:37): Picks 6-8 (32:55): Picks 9-13 (42:43): Picks 14-16...

The 2026 NBA Playoffs are finally here! I am joined by G and Dillon to preview and predict every matchup in the Play-In Tournament, the first round playoff series, and even the NBA Finals. Plus, we reveal who we would vote for to win this year's MVP award.  (0:12): Intro and March Madness Bracketology Winner (3:35): Eastern Conference Play-In (8:26): Western Conference Play-In (13:10): Thunde...

NFL Free Agency 2026 is officially underway! I am joined by G and Bryant to react and discuss the fantasy implications of all the biggest moves and signings, including Mike Evans to the Niners, Kenneth Walker to the Chiefs, Tua Tagavailoa to the Falcons, and many more. (0:12): Intro (5:04): Baltimore Backs Out, Crosby Comes Back (15:05): From Tampa Bay to the Bay Area: Mike Evans to the Niners (25...

Super Bowl 60 is officially in the books. I am joined by Dillon and G to discuss our final thoughts and reactions to Super Bowl 60, including how the Seahawks managed to completely shut down the Patriots and the overall Super Bowl experience in SF. Plus, with Valentine’s Day coming up, we play some NFL Matchmaker for some of the biggest names expected to be available this offseason. (0:12): Intro...

The biggest game in American Football is finally set: the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots will face off in Super Bowl 60. I am joined by G, Bryant, and Dillon LIVE in San Francisco to discuss everything you need to know about this year’s Super Bowl. From analysis of the game, fun prop bets, and our predictions on who wins it all, we cover it all in the city where it’s all happening.&...

The San Francisco 49ers 2025-26 season is officially in the books. I am joined by fellow Niners fans Dillon and Bryant to break down the 49ers season, including a tough Divisional Round exit in Seattle, overall takeaways on the season, and what steps should be taken in the offseason to stay in Super Bowl contention. (0:12): Intro (2:30): Recap of the 49ers Season (5:12): Reactions to the Playoff L...

It was another Divisional Round weekend for the history books. I am joined by Bryant and G to give our reactions to the results of the Divisional Round and the immediate consequences, including who’s to blame in Chicago, the Sean McDermott firing, and what's next for Buffalo. Plus, we preview the upcoming Conference Championship matchups between the Broncos and Patriots and Seahawks and Rams.&nbsp...

It’s Déjà Vu for the Packers, Eagles, and Steelers: they’re eliminated in the Wild Card Round once again. I am joined by Bryant and G to discuss why these teams keep on disappointing in the exact same way, and how the cycle can be broken. Plus, we preview the upcoming Divisional Round games and make our picks on who advances to the Conference championships. (0:12): Intro (3:32): Wild Card Recap (4...

The 2026 NFL playoffs have officially arrived! I am joined by G and Bryant to preview and predict all six matchups in the Wild Card round. Plus, we’ll revisit our preseason picks and give our new predictions on who will make their way to San Francisco for Super Bowl 60. (0:12): Intro (3:45): Revisiting our Preseason Predictions (10:30): Rams vs Panthers (19:06): Packers vs Bears (29:30): Bills vs...

The 2025 Fantasy Football season is officially in the books. I am joined by G to present our annual Fantasy Superlatives for the special players that truly defined this fantasy season. Plus, we reveal the ultimate champion of the sixth annual Sports Counsel Listener League and hear a victory speech from the winner. (0:12): Intro (4:10): Listener League Championship Recap (11:57): The Winner's Vict...

It's the final and most important week of the fantasy season: the Fantasy Football Championship. For this Christmas Championship weekend, I am joined by our fantasy analyst Bryant to deliver the final starts and sits for the 2025 NFL season to help deliver you the championship. Plus, in the spirit of Festivus, we deliver an Airing of Grievances on some of the biggest headaches of the 2025 fantasy...

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It's the 200th episode of the Sports Counsel podcast!! I am joined by Gav, G, Bryant, Dillon, and Nando on this very special episode of the show. We recap how the first round of the playoffs and the loser's bracket led to some unexpected beefs arising, and we prepare you for the Fantasy Playoff semifinals with our Week 16 starts and sits. Then, we celebrate 200 episodes of Sports Counsel by lookin...

Acast : After fourteen weeks of the regular season, the Fantasy Football playoffs are finally upon us. I am joined by G to discuss the strategies you need to be implementing in order to have the edge in your upcoming playoff matchups. We are also joined by a fellow podcaster to discuss who made the playoffs in our Listener League before sharing our first starts and sits of the 2025 Fantasy Footbal...

We're off to court - Fantasy Court. On today's episode of the show, I am joined by G and Gemmar to put some of the biggest names in the NFL on trial for their crimes against fantasy football and the community at large. Get ready for a segment of truth, justice, and punishments for upsetting people in our fake fantasy game. We also have a special podcaster guest on to recap Week 13 in our Listener...

It's a special Thanksgiving themed episode of the Sports Counsel podcast! I am joined by G to discuss what our ideal plate on Thanksgiving would look like, and if we were to build a Thanksgiving plate of only fantasy players this season, what would it look like? We also recap Week 12 in our Listener League and share some of our favorite starts and sits for Week 13 in classic Thanksgiving fashion!...

You know what they say: hindsight is 20/20. On this episode of the show, I am joined by G and Bryant to take a look back at some of our biggest preseason predictions and discuss the biggest fantasy decisions we've made this year that we regret in hindsight. Plus, a special podcaster makes his grand return for the Week 11 Listener League recap, and we share our starts and sits for Week 12. (0:12):...

With four weeks left before the Fantasy Football playoffs and the trade deadline fast approaching in your leagues, it's time to start preparing your playoff rosters. I am joined by G and Bryant to look ahead at the most ideal and unideal matchups for the fantasy playoffs and debate who should be a trade target for the playoffs. Plus, a special listener joins us to perform the Listener League recap...

We're officially midway through the 2025 NFL season, which means it's time for the 2025 Mid Report! I am joined by Gemmar and Bryant to report on the most middling, unexciting and just plain mediocre fantasy performers at every position so far this season, as well as some other names associated with them that could surprise you. Plus, we have another special guest recap the Listener League for Wee...

It's a very spooky episode of the Sports Counsel podcast! I am joined by G and Gemmar for this special Halloween edition of the show, where we share some of the biggest horror stories that we've had in our fantasy careers - all of which are true stories. Plus, we reveal some very spooky starts and sits for Week 9 of the NFL season, and a very special podcaster makes his return to the podcast to re...