Stay Hot: A Sports Podcast

A BEAST of an episode today, with the main events being a College Football Primer and a breakdown of the much anticipated, Blaiden hyped, Kanye release of his album, DONDA. First, the guys quickly discuss the Larry Nance Jr. trade to the Blazers and Lauri Markannen to the Cavs. Who won this trade? Will the Blazers benefit enough to compete in the West?  Then, the fellas dip into the NFL with News...

The final BONUS episode of the week! The boys are back for one last Fantasy extravaganza. Theo is here and ready to give his Fantasy Locks And Let Downs for the AFC North and South. The guys start off the show by chatting about Matt's swanky new bedroom. Then, the guys get right into the goods with chatting about their locks and let downs. ⏰ CHAPTERS ⏰ 0:00 Jonathan Taylor Needs To “STAY HOT” 0:...

Theo is on “assignment”, but that doesn’t stop Matt and Blaiden from bringing you the goods for the NFL Fantasy Locks and Letdowns of the AFC East and West. First, the guys rip into Theo for getting a good nights rest. Then they hop into the NFL News. Travis Etienne is out for the season. Will this make way for James Robinson to do what he did last season? Will Urban give him the touches he’s capa...

The fellas are back with a BONUS EPISODE for you, diving back into the NFL Fantasy Draft Locks and Letdowns for the NFC North and South. First, the boys discuss their Tik Tok post about whether Baker Mayfield would become more famous in Cleveland than LeBron James. Does the rest of the country underestimate how much love Cleveland has for their football team? Then, the guys pick right back up from...

Mattthew Sponhour is back for another STAY HOT SHOT to discuss Cam Newton past and present and whether or not he can hold on the starting QB job in New England for the whole season. Matt starts us off by getting into the common misconceptions about Cam in Carolina and how he got nearly all the blame during his time there. Was it his fault? Did he have the weapons needed to win? Then, he gives us t...

The guys discuss Theo’s birthday festivities and the strange alcoholic beverages he imbibed on his day.  Then the guys hop into the news. The hype is real for quarterbacks in the pre-season. Tua performed well in his latest pre-season game. Does this matter at all? Will it change their thoughts on their negative Tua takes?  The guys defend Shanahan for saying that he is still not naming the QB 1 a...

The boys are pumped to enhance your Friday with a new segment, The NFL Friday Five.   First, the guys touch on NBA stuff. Patrick Beverly is headed to Minnesota. Sponhour has some positive thoughts, but Theo might not agree.   Terry Rozier got a big time extension. How are the guys feeling about it?   Next, the guys dive into the NFL with some bad news for two Quarterbacks.  Josh Rosen is waived f...

Blaiden is back for another Stay Hot Shot to get into the pros and cons of his quarterback, The Browns quarterback, Baker Mayfield. Is he a top QB in the NFL? He gets into it with how people outside of Cleveland perceive him. Then, Blaiden goes back in time to showcase what he's done well up to this point and the difficult situation he was in prior to Stefanski being hired. Blaiden highlights what...

After a raucous time in Vegas, the guys are back in their homes to talk about The Pre-Season Quarterbacks and their battles for who is going to be QB1 AND a massive and awesome Listener Mailbag session.   First, the guys debrief about Vegas a little bit. Theo tells a tale of how he was stranded in Vegas. Woops!  Then, the guys hop into the NFL with some Pre-Season Quarterback talk and the battles...

The boys are in studio together for the first time in VEGAS BABY, to talk about their visit to Raiders training camp in an NFL Camp Exclusive and to talk about their experience at NBA Summer league.   First, the guys debrief about meeting each other for the first time and how awesome it is to be at the Wynn in Vegas.   They then hop into what they’ve seen at NBA Summer League and how they are in a...

Theo is back for another STAY HOT SHOT to discuss whether Sean McVay's genius is still firing on all cylinders. He begins by getting into how he took the league by storm when taking over as Rams head coach and why his scheme was so dangerous. Theo, then discusses arguably McVay's favorite weapon, Cooper Kupp and what he adds to the offense and how he uses him within the scheme. The blockbuster tra...

With Fantasy Drafts around the corner, the guys dive DEEP into the 2021 NFL Fantasy Draft with some fades; guys they just don’t think are going to live up to the hype or aren’t worth their Average Draft Position.   First, the guys dive into the NBA talking about the Knicks acquiring Kemba Walker. Will it be a big help in NY? How will the spacing work with Rose and him on the floor at the same time...

As real football is upon us, the guys are pumped to gab about all of the storylines for NFL Pre-Season.   First, the trio drop an announcement that Stay Hot will be doing a Tik Tok fantasy league with some of your favorites in the sports arena.   Then, they hop into one of the craziest NBA free agencies in recent memory. The Lakers went wild. Are they the favorites in the West, despite being quite...

STAY HOT SHOTS is back with Matt Sponhour breaking down whether or not Ron Rivera is the right fight in Washington for the WFT rebuild. We start with the man himself. What is Ron Rivera known for as a coach? Then, we hit his time in Carolina with the Panthers and Cam Newton. What were his strengths? His Weakenesses? Was Cam Newton the reason he was moderately successful, especially in their Super...

Preseason is just around the corner, so there is no time like the present to get into NFL Awards Predictions, especially the NFL MVP.   First, Matt, Blaiden, and Theo, talk about some of the potential big free agency moves in the NBA.   Will Chris Paul stay in Phoenix? Is Kawhi a lock for the Clippers or could another team swoop in with a better offer? Lonzo Ball is getting some severe Bulls buzz....

Theo’s car broke down, but that doesn’t stop him from joining in on the Recap of the 2021 NBA Draft with all the hubbub of Russell Westbrook being traded to the Lakers in a massive blockbuster trade, not to mention Aaron Rodgers and The Packers are back!  First, the guys get a listener question about their favorite chips. Matt may or may not be disappointed by Blaiden’s take.   Then, the boys get...

Theo is back for another STAY HOT SHOT to discuss whether the hype and record breaking ability ofKyle Pitts has merit. Starting with breaking down some of his film in college, Theo talks about how much of a match up nightmare he was. Then, he addresses the haters for taking him at pick 4 in the NFL Draft. Was he worth the draft capital and not taking a replacement for Matt Ryan? Mike Ditka is the...

The NFL is heating up as the boys get into teams that the NFL, the media, and even Matt, Blaiden, and Theo tend to forget or write off as “boring”.  First, the guys hop into the news. NFL Camp is in full swing and the big stink is the potential firing of Vikings assistant coach, Rick Dennison for his failure to get the Covid vaccine as well as the violations that will take place during the season...

This week the boys get into their top NFL fantasy sleepers – but first, they start things off by recapping the dramatic ending of the NBA season, with the Bucks’ first title in 50 years. Theo claims he’s already over the Suns’ defeat, and the three heap some deserving praise on Giannis, before discussing his place in the “all time greats” conversation.  Then they get into fantasy sleepers – starti...

THE AUDIO STAY HOT SHOTS PREMIERE!!!!! Blaiden is back for another Stay Hot Shot, asking the big question...Is Ryan Tannehill a Super Bowl Caliber Quarterback for the Tennessee Titans? We begin in Miami, where most people think Tannehill was lackluster at best. Was this because of his fearless and thoughtless leader, Adam Gase? Did he have any solid years in Miami prior to Gase’s tenure? Then, Bla...

Your favorite trio is back to create super teams in an NFL Start Up Draft for the ages!   First, Theo’s pain and agony can be felt through the screen and headphones as he worries about his Suns following a devastating loss in game 5 to Giannis and the Bucks.   CP3 had a heck of a game, but he just couldn’t get it done. Is there any hope left for the Suns? Was the steal on Booker followed by the Gi...

Theo is on the road to Phoenix, but the boys are here for ya, with a Sports Question and Answer Mailbag pod.   First, Matt, Blaiden and Theo discuss the NBA Finals. Game 4 was one for the books. Should Suns fans be worried about stopping Giannis and controlling the supporting cast of Middleton, Holiday and company? Booker looks a little shook, can the Suns count on their stars to bounce back? Most...

They hit you with their AFC takes last episode, now it’s time to close the loop and dive deep into an NFC breakdown.  Matt, Blaiden, and Theo kick off the episode by discussing the “Dunk Seen Round The World” on TikTok. Yes, Theo Ash can, in fact, dunk. And the boys discuss this shocking development. If you don’t believe, give @stayhotpod a follow on TikTok to find out.  Then, the guys hop into th...

The trio brings you their latest AFC Breakdown for the 2021 season. They go division by division and break it down with some spicy ideas. First, the boys get into a beard growing discussion. Can any of them really get a strong beard going? Then, they hit the NBA Finals. Giannis was playing, but did he look like the dominant Giannis we know him to be? Can the Suns maintain this fire power and CP3 p...

Theo, Matt, and Blaiden are all hyped about the Dallas Cowboys being the team the cameras will be following for HBO’s Hard Knocks this year.   First, the guys answer a quick voicemail question about Dallas’ NFC East rival, The Washington Football Team. They made it to the playoffs last year, should their fans be excited for Ryan Fitzpatrick and this defense in 2021?   Then, the trio discuss what t...