The Blockout Sports Pod

As we enter December, a special Monday episode to get you in the holiday spirit. The inaugural 12 team playoff is set, and Travis and Fred are on opposite ends of the spectrum as Indiana is in and Alabama is the first team out. Reactions to the full bracket, a look at the most intriguing matchups in the first round, and Tuna waits with the rest of the country for the bowl destinations for non-play...

This week the guys look at rivalry game weekend, Bama, Indiana, and Louisville roll, UK is looking for answers and Purdue is looking for a new coach. The penultimate bracket for the CFP is revealed and Fred finds his Crimson Tide in the mix. Can Indiana compete with Georgia, who is going to win it all and a preview of conference championship weekend. Louisville basketball destroys IU, UK is off to...

This week the guys look back on Indiana's defeat at Ohio State, and the implosion of the SEC that keeps the Hoosiers in the playoffs. As the latest brackets are revealed, a calm and cool Freddie has a message for the Tide. Travis asks an innocent question that sparks a tremendous debate between Tuna and Jody, a look ahead at this weekend's matchups that could impact the brackets, a look back at ou...

This week the guys get ready for a massive showdown in the Big 10 as Indiana travels to Columbus to face the Buckeyes. Travis goes way back and remembers past IU/OSU games, national media is flipping, and hot takes abound. Fred and Tuna look at this week's slate of impactful games, Matt is forced to relive Louisville's melt down, Netflix has some issues with the Mike Tyson spectacle, Coach Cig sig...

This week the guys preview the second week of the college football playoff brackets after a wild weekend of action. Indiana finds a way to win again, Alabama rolls in an elimination game, Miami's luck runs out, and Lane Kiffin has his signature win. A look at who controls their destiny, who needs some help, who is on the bubble, and who is on the outside looking in as the season heads down the str...

This week the guys are back in studio after last week's live show. Tuna, Fred and Jody look back on their trip to Clemson and a big win for the Cards. The CFP rankings are released, and the guys have live reactions as the field is revealed. Travis gets emotional about the Hoosiers, Fred breaks down an elimination game for Alabama, and a look ahead to this weekend's pivotal matchups. Tuna takes a W...

This week the guys assemble for episode 99 and look ahead to 100. Indiana keeps winning, and Travis likes their chances moving forward. More of the same for UL and UK as they both struggle in losses, and Fred reacts to the Bama loss as only he can. The Dodgers are in the World Series, the Chiefs are undefeated, and Tuna still isn't happy. Hoping for a bounce back gambling week after a horrendous s...

This week the guy's recap Fred's hot dog challenge and Tuna throws down the gauntlet for a future contest. A quick check on our time capsule picks, Vandy keeps rolling and Louisville comes through in a must win game. Jody and Fred take stock of UK football, Bama wins a squeaker, and the baseball playoffs are in full swing. A look ahead to huge games for the local teams, Tuna takes a shot at a pop...

This week Travis and Freddie reflect on another trip to Vegas, Tuna has thoughts on Louisville's loss to SMU, Indiana goes on the road and wins again, and a shocking result from Nashville's west end. The MLB playoffs are in full swing, a preview of this week's must-see matchups and our picks against the spread. All of this and much more on this week's rollicking edition of The Blockout Sports Pod!

This week the guys reflect on the Life and Career of Pete Rose, and the complicated legacy he leaves behind. Travis is thrilled by Indiana's 5-0 start, Fred looks back at an instant classic, Mr. Electricity runs a perfect reverse black cat on UK, and Tuna still believes in the Cards after a tough loss at Notre Dame. The NFL rolls along, A look ahead to another Vegas trip and this weekend's big mat...

This week Tuna opens the show with an all-time zinger and talks the greatness of Shohei Ohtani. The guy's recap week 4 in college football and look ahead to a huge weekend for the local teams. Travis is fired up about Indiana, Louisville rolls into South Bend, UK faces a stiff test, and Freddie gets ready for the Alabama-Georgia showdown. Travis goes all in on a gambling redemption, Tuna knows why...

This week Freddy starts the show with an unexpected snack, that has the guys rolling. After a quick recovery, a review of Kentucky's near upset of Georgia. Travis recaps a successful weekend at the Rose Bowl, as the Hoosiers move to 3-0. With week 3 behind us, the guys look ahead to some key matchups in week 4. Tuna's Chiefs beat the Bengals, Travis is a terrible troll, Mr. Electricity is back and...

This week Tuna has some insights on the absence of Mr. Electricity, Freddie is not pleased with UK, Louisville coasts and Indiana has a record setting win. Notre Dame loses at home, Tennessee is rising thru the ranks, and the guys put a bow on week two of college football. With week three looming, Travis talks Hoosiers at the Rose Bowl, Alabama heads to Madison, UK welcomes in number one, and othe...

This week the guys look back on an eventful (and profitable) week one in college football, a recap of the Blockout fantasy football draft, Jody debuts a musical poem, and Travis adds a team to his do not root for list. Freddie has a new favorite conference, Tuna has a new favorite "athlete", Travis gets to the root of his disdain for Illinois and a look ahead at opening week for the NFL on a lyric...

Week zero has come and gone and the guys talk a successful first gambling week, and Florida States disappointing loss in Ireland. Week one shapes up to be great, and we have our eyes on some crucial early season matchups. Clemson football as a pizza brand, Travis screws up a line in a Big 10 game, The NFL preseason is over and much more on a loased new college football episode of The Blockout Spor...

As week Zero approaches the guys are fired up for the new season of college football. Fred and Tuna look at some new faces in new places and how they may affect the year. A mind-bending experiment to predict the 12-team playoff bracket has Freddie at the end of his rope, and everyone goes thru their favorite team's season and predicts their final records that are sure to be right. Freddie repicks...

This week the guys look back on a tremendous Summer Olympics in Paris and relay their favorite moments and athletes from the 2024 games. The ACC and Big 12 conferences get the deep dive treatment this week and we predict the finishing orders for every team. Freddie has some thoughts on Olympic breakdancing, and this weekend's Travers Stakes, Jody has a problem with a movie, a listener from oversea...

This week the draft order for season 2 of The Blockout Fantasy Football league is set and you won't believe who gets the number one pick. Week one of the Olympics is behind us and the guys have thoughts on Scottie Scheffler's incredible closing stretch for the gold medal in golf and an exhilarating ride to gold for USA cycling. A look at the upcoming college football season pushes Fred to make a d...

This week the guys kick off the show talking about Olympic moments, new sports they have enjoyed watching and NBC's coverage of the games from Paris. USA women's rugby delivers a moment for the ages, the surfing competition leads to an incredible photo op and Simone Biles leads USA gymnastics to the gold medal. UK and U of L alumni teams square off in TBT action at an electric Freedom Hall, Tuna s...

This week the guys discuss another major win for Xander Schauffele, Tuna weighs in with a surprising take on The Open Championship, and Travis talks of his love of watching bad weather golf. The Basketball Tournament rolls on, the Elam ending remains awesome and The Ville wins in an electric atmosphere. ACC media days are upon us, a look at the new rules for the 12 team college football playoff, O...

This week the guys discuss the finals of Euros 2024 and Copa America. Fred takes a Spanish victory lap, a wild scene unfolds in Miamai before the game, and Messi takes another trophy. MLB has their home run derby, the All Star game has a uniform problem, and Travis waxes about his favorite golf tournament. The guys make their Open championship picks, Fred can't wait to talk SEC football, we say go...

This week the guy's welcome Tuna back to the studio for a discussion of the Euros and Copa America. Fred breaks down the semifinals and looks ahead to what promises to be amazing finals on Sunday. The USMNT is still deciding their future, Tuna finds out about an upcoming Lifetime movie that has his attention and comes up with a masterpiece of a name for the film. Tuna continues his roll with a rec...

Tuna is off this week, so Mr Electricity slides over to the hi-top table. The USA flames out of Copa America, Fred talks about what went wrong and where do they go from here. The Euros are through the group stages and the guys talk surprise teams, who has impressed and who has disappointed as we look ahead to next week's matchups. The NBA draft is over, and the madness of free agency has begun. Fr...

This week the guys recap an exciting game 7 in the Stanley Cup finals and a wild finish on the PGA Tour. Jon Rahm is mad at drones, college baseball crowns a champ, and unlikely player is making his PGA debut. A full breakdown of Euros 24 group stage games, and Freddie is impressed with the USA's start in the Copa America. Tuna has a problem with the Jello shot challenge in Omaha, Fred sends a tex...

This week, we learn the origins of Freddies Bama fandom, and his new drink of choice. The guys react to a wild finish at the US Open, an anticlimactic ending to the NBA season, and UK looks to advance in the college world series. The Stanley Cup finals roll on, the UFL champs are crowned, and Freddie is fired up for the Euros and Copa America. We reflect on the life and legacy of the great Willie...