The Big D Podcast

In today's episode, David Moulton and I discuss Championship Saturday in college football. This week will be the final chance for teams to make the College Football Playoff, which will be decided Sunday after the conference championships are finished. First, we discuss the SEC Championship Game between LSU and Georgia in Atlanta. Heading into this game, Georgia is 12-0 and looking like college foo...

In this episode, Alex Bleuel and I look back at Week 12 of the NFL Season. We discuss, Alex's trip to see his Miami Dolphins beat the Houston Texans at Hard Rock Stadium, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence's coming-out game in a win over the Baltimore Ravens, whether to not we would pay Ravens running back Josh Jacobs after 303 scrimmage yards against the Seattle Seahawks, and which...

In this episode, Brad Harvin and I debate the Jacksonville Jaguars season, which returns after a Week 11 bye this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Despite a 3-7 record, the Jaguars actually have a +11 points difference on their opponents. Jacksonville's only double-digit loss came in a 27-17 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs? Is Trevor Lawrence showing signs of improvements in his second year,...

In today's episode, Tom Jacobs and I preview the 2022 World Cup, which begins in Qatar Sunday. We start by giving our favorite World Cup memories. Tom remembers the vuvuzelas from the South Africa World Cup in 2010. He also loved Harry Maguire's header against Sweden in 2018. Being an American, I still remember the USMNT's monumental upset over Portugal and the Round-of-16 win over Mexico in 2002....

In this episode, Alex Bleuel and I recap a memorable Week 10 in the 2022 NFL season. First, we look back at 2022's game of the year between the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills. In a game with 63 points, countless turns, and surprises, the Vikings won this instant classic 33-30. Was Justin Jefferson's amazing catch better than Odell Beckham's unbelievable catch against the Dallas Cowboys? Could...

In today's episode, Fantasy Labs/ActionNetwork MMA writer Billy Ward and I preview UFC 281 taking place at Madison Square Garden in New York on Nov. 12. First, we look at one of 2022's most anticipated fights for UFC Middleweight bout between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. Earlier in their MMA careers, Pereira won two non-UFC bouts against Adesanya. We look into how much the previous wins will...

In this episode, Bandy and I try to answer what is wrong with Tom Brady and the Tampa bay Bucs? Over the first eight games of 2022, Tampa is 3-5 and trails the Atlanta Falcons by one game in the NFC South.. Heading into a pivotal Week 9 tilt with the LA Rams, we look at what's wrong with the Bucs, and whether Tampa can recover from a tough 1-5 stretch.

In this episode, Alex and I talk about Week 8 of the 2022 NFL Season. First, we talk about the Buffalo Bills beating the Green Bay Packers 27-17. Despite the win, we were not entirely impressed with the Bills against the depleted Packers. Despite just 203 passing yards from Aaron Rodgers, GB racked up more total yards. Aaron Jones totaled 157 yards. The Packers also won the turnover, and GB limite...

In this episode, Alex Bleuel and I recap Week 7 of the NFL season. We start by talking about Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs convincing win over the SF 49ers. During that game, Mecole Hardman became the first receiver with two rushing and a receiving touchdown in the Super Bowl era. We also answer how the 49ers will use Christian McCaffrey after his trade from the Carolina Panthers. Ont...

In my latest episode, Fantasy Labs/ActionNetwork.com MMA writer Billy Ward and I preview Saturday's UFC 280, which will take place in Abu Dhabi. First, we look at the main event, which will be for the Vacant UFC Lightweight belt between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev Then, we look at the Bantamweight Championship fight between Aljamain Sterling and T.J. Dillashaw. We then look into our favor...

In this episode, Alex Bleuel and I recap Week 6 of the 2022 NFL season. First, we talk about Week 6's biggest game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. Josh Allen led the Bills to a 24-20 win over Patrick Mahomes and KC. Could Allen-Mahomes create the second coming of a Manning-Brady quarterback rivalry. What are the odds we see this game in a potential AFC Championship Game this comi...

In this episode, DMICMedia and I talk Hurricane Ian devasating Southwest Florida with its 150+ mph winds on September 28. How do you forecast where a major hurricane goes? Why do storms affect Southwest Florida over the Tampa-St. Pete area? Why do these "I" storms always turn into monster hurricanes? Despite several models showing Ian hitting near Tampa, Dennis explains why storms miss Tampa. I al...

In this episode, Jesse Moeller and I talk about the Seattle Mariners in their first postseason since 2001 and the Seattle Seahawks before Sunday's Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals.

In this episode, Jeff Bell and I talk Buffalo Bills before Sunday's Week 6 meeting against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. First, we look back at last year's incredible playoff dual between Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. In that game, both passers combined for 707 passing yards and seven touchdowns as the Chiefs beat the Bills 42-36 in an instant classic. Thru five games, the Bills ar...

In this episode, America's race-walking queen, Robyn Stevens, and I talk about whether altitude or Florida's humidity is better for athletes to train.

In this episode, Alex Bleuel and I talk Raiders-Chiefs, Bengals-Ravens, our most underrated and overrated players, and Big D's Week 5 rant. First, we recap an AFC West showdown the Kansas City Chiefs survived - winning 30-29 over the Las Vegas Raiders. Then, we talk the Baltimore Ravens beating the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17. We move onto our most underrated and overrated NFL players. I end this epi...

In this episode, Alex Bleuel and I debate Sunday Night's 72-point shootout between Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady, an overtime thriller between the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers, our biggest surprises and disappointments, and a Tua rant. First, we talk Chiefs-Bucs. Mahomes threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns. Travis Kelce caught nine passes for 92 yards and a touchdown. TB12 threw...

In this episode, Alex Bleuel and I recap Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season, which saw the Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills and Russell Wilson Wilson leading the Broncos to a win over the San Francisco 49ers. First, we look at how the Fins beat the Bills. We look at how Miami limited Allen and the Bills despite Buffalo running 90 plays on offense. We also look at Miami's famous butt punt from yest...

In this episode, Alex Bleuel and I recap Tua Tagovailoa six-touchdown win over Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, Dylan's Jacksonville Jaguars blanking the Colts. First, we talk Tua and the Fins beating the Ravens 42-38 in Week 2's highest-scoring game. In this game, Tua threw five of his six TDs in a second-half performance for the ages. Four of those touchdowns went to Miami's dynamic recei...

In this episode, FGCU swim head coach Dave Rollins and I look at FGCU's new swimming and diving season, which begins with a home dual meet against Campbell on October 14 and 15. How does FGCU train before an upcoming season? Who are some new FGCU swimmers coach Rollins is excited to see? How many countries do these international swimmers come from? Where would coach Rollins like to take his FGCU s...

In this episode, Alex Bleuel and I review Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. First, we head to Cincinnati, where the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals played another AFC North showdown. Despite Joe Burrow's five-interception game, a late touchdown to Ja'Marr Chase gave tied the game before a potential game-winning extra point attempt. Unfortunately for the Benla,s a blocked Evan McPherson ext...

Here, the Action Network's Fantasy Labs MMA expert Billy Ward and I preview UFC 279, which sees Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz in Saturday's main event.

In this episode, Brad Harvin and I preview the 2022 Jacksonville Jaguars season, which begins Sunday against the Washington Commanders. How will 2021 No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence fare in his second year? What role will Travis Etienne have after missing the entire 2021 season? How will Doug Pederson lead the Jags? We take a break from the Jags to answer who would be our No. 1 pick in a fantasy footba...

In this episode, FantasyBosco and I look back at Sunday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 and preview NASCAR's Cup Series Playoffs, which begins at Darlington for the Southern 500 Sunday night. First, we look at how Austin Dillon survived Sunday's rain and big-ones to book his spot in the playoffs. After being involved in an earlier crash, Dillon was in the middle of the pack when light rain showers fell - ca...

In this episode, Kyle Senra, Alex Bleuel and I talk quarterback. First, we talk about the traits to be a successful and winning quarterback in the NFL. Then, we give our favorite old quarterback. Kyle selects Aaron Rodgers. Alex likes Drew Brees. I am missing Peyton Manning "Omaha" audible in the huddle. The episode gets very juicy when we give our quarterback rankings. Alex's top-10 rankings are...