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On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys talk about the Week Zero win by North Carolina over TCU in Dublin, and Taylor sings a song about his Tar Heels. Stu and the fellas talk about scam-artist Daejon Love. Stugotz and company partake in a round of "Mount Rushmore Monday". Plus, Stu and the guys replay an amazing sound byte of passion and vitriol. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T-Bob was excited to watch week zero of college football. Is Bill Belichick back? T-Bob previews week one and the rest of the college football season and gives Taylor advice for heading to Baton Rouge for an LSU game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Carolina won in Ireland which has Taylor over the moon and claiming that he was never down on the Tar Heels or Bill Belichick. Jess Smetana joins the show to share her thoughts on Week 0 in college football. Taylor wrote an Irish drinking song to celebrate the Heels. Plus, Stugotz gives his "we can" observations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Bear Fallica joins the show to give his favorite bets as we get ready for the start of the College Football season. Bear has some lower expectations for some bigger names in college football including an SEC powerhouse and a Big 10 darling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Golic Jr joins the show so the conversation instinctively turns to food and what the best cuts of steak are. The fork vs. spoon vs. knife debate rolls on with Gojo weighing in. Plus, we talk some college football and close out the polls for the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Greenberg joins the show to reflect on his 30 years at ESPN and what the on-air celebration of his time meant to him. Plus, Greeny gives his hopes for the Jets this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mikey A gets Taylor so mad that he forgets how to use common phrases. The Pro Bowl is going away and Mikey is upset about it. Could a playoff run at North Carolina be the highlight of Bill Belichick's career that includes 6 Super Bowls? A "Think About it Thursday" that gets heated when it comes to utensils.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz and Mikey A are very upset that a certain network is getting rid of the sports ticker at the bottom of all of the college football broadcasts. Taylor has a problem with the Francessa family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz and Taylor react to the passing of Dolly Parton at 80 and wonder which other celebrities have ever reached her rare combination of worldwide fame and near-universal approval. Then, ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian joins the show to talk all things baseball, including Pete Crow-Armstrong’s MVP case, how he ranks the contenders in the American League, his Mount Rushmore of the best arms in baseball, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz and Taylor react to the SEC’s unanimous 16-0 vote to prevent former NFL, NBA and WNBA players from returning to college athletics—including LSU voting against exactly what Lane Kiffin is doing. Then, Taylor has officially reached that point of the week where he’s convinced UNC is going to win in Ireland, leading into his Top 5 games to watch in Week 0 of the college football season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soak it all in! In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Hoch is in Utah, and he tries to explain Mormon culture to Stugotz. Then, on the 15th anniversary, the guys relive the night they brought Hoch's radio character, “Marc Hochman Sports Comic,” to the Improv in Fort Lauderdale—an infamous night that, to this day, Dan Le Batard still hasn’t exactly gotten over and that brought the show, as people knew it, to a screeching halt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mikey A had a good first experience with the EPL as his new team, Chelsea won on the road. The Big Ten is going to ban players from returning from the NFL to the conference, at least until a good enough player wants to come back. And Stugotz gives his We Can Observations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor has a 5-pack of topics that Stugotz and Mikey A have to discuss including the Cleveland Browns, Giancarlo Stanton, the AL West, the Little League World Series and Tennessee football. Plus, Mikey may have found a new countdown list, which Stugotz is not so excited about. And we update the polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hardest working man in sports media, Mike Golic joins the show to talk about the Cleveland Browns handing the starting job to Deshaun Watson. Mike thinks the NFL players going back to college football is not nearly as big of a deal as some are making it. Also, the guys play a game of "Big Deal or Not a Big Deal" on some the lesser stories around the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of the Week of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the fellas go over their Winners and Losers from early NFL pre-season action. Stu and the gang play an NFL game of "Something or Nothing". Stu and the boys give out their hot takes for the upcoming NFL season. Plus, the guys partake in a round of "Think About It Thursday". #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we really going to allow players on NFL rosters to return to college football even tho the season is 8 days away? Taylor has a rule that he believes will fix college football. More Mikely's hits on the ACC, the comeback player of the year, and a potential division winner repeat. Plus, we blind rank college quarterbacks of the last 25 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Yankees scored six runs yesterday which had their play by play announcer using a strange term to describe the rare offensive outburst. Fernando Mendoza is too nice and the guys are waiting for the time the fans and media break him. Plus, Taylor gives Mikey A and Stugotz a quiz so they can determine their EPL team going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stugotz and Company discuss the importance of coaching. Stugotz and Company talk about the quietest move that may have the biggest impact on this coming NFL season. Stu and the guys partake in a round of "Think About It Thursday". Plus, Stu gives his thoughts on the James Harden deal with Cavs. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PFT Commenter joins the show to talk about his new book, stealing bits and his relationship with Big Cat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz is getting a lot of flack for a take he had on yesterday's show regarding Ohio State football coach, Ryan Day. Head coach of the Florida State Seminoles, Mike Norvell joins the show to talk about the ACC and his expectations for his team this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the fellas give out their hot takes for the upcoming NFL season. Stu and gang explain why they like Fernando Mendoza. Taylor starts a National League MVP Race discussion. Stu and the guys play a around of "Is It Just Me Or?". Plus, Taylor says Mikey should turn in his Yankee fan card. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day joins the show to talk about the expectations hit team faces as the preseason AP number one ranked team. Plus, we play a little game of "Day or Nay". Plus, does Ryan have the most job security in college football? The guys run through the names.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Hoch is approaching his breaking point with Taylor not knowing any old movies. The guys also consider hiring an impressionist solely for their own entertainment before revisiting some classic moments from the show’s history, including more legendary pregame show opens. Plus, they look back at the moment they fell in love with Mel Gibson’s delivery of the iconic Ransom line: “Give me back my son.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys play an NFL game of "Something or Nothing". Iowa Sam has reaction to the relationship between delivery drivers and dogs. Stugotz and company talk and cringe at an awkward tribute to an ESPN legend. Plus, Stu and the guys discuss a story involving video games. #Stugotz #FSR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mikey A's kid's little league coach, Ernie Greywacz joins the show to talk about winning the New England regional championship and how much yelling and dancing Mikey does in the stands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk joins the guys as he gets ready to head up to Newport, RI to watch an exhibition tennis match featuring his favorite athlete of all time: Roger Federer. Adnan has a lot of big plans and schemes to get as close to Fed as possible. Plus, a big day in the MLB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The College Football AP preseason polls are out and Jess Smetana joins the show to play a little game of "Too High, Too Low, or Just Right". Plus, Chris Simms had a bad take that makes Taylor and Jess mad. And we play a round of "Hand Up". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award winning documentarian Jason Hehir talks about his newest project: NOVAK DJOKOVIC: The Wolf in Winter. Plus, Taylor pitches him his next project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the fellas go over their Winners and Losers from early NFL pre-season action. Stu and the guys partake in this week's installment of "Mt. Rushmore Monday". Plus, the guys do a round of "Do Me A Favor". #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor has some choice words for everyone involved in the Jayden Daniels/LSU number saga. Stugotz delivers the "We Can" Observations that are filled with preseason NFL roster shockers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield performed karaoke at the Lake Tahoe golf tournament and Trey Wingo confirms he was not nearly as good as he thought he was. Trey wants everyone to pump the breaks on what they have seen in the preseason. Meanwhile, Stugotz has Anthony Richardson and Ty Simpson as the MVP's of the preseason through one game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Simms joins the show to give his first impressions of rookie quarterbacks making their pre-season debuts Thursday night, specifically the performances of Fernando Mendoza and Drew Allar. Chris and Stu discuss the major headlines this week in the NFL including JJ McCarthy, Patrick Mahomes, Terrion Arnold and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2x World Series champion Scott Spiezio joins Stugotz and Taylor to reflect on his baseball career and his battle with addiction, which he details in his new book, The Hardest Comeback: A Memoir. Spiezio opens up about the highs and lows of his time in the majors, his road to recovery, and the fight to rebuild his life beyond baseball. Content Warning: This episode includes a discussion about addiction and recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek support from a qualified professional or a local treatment and recovery resource.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As he prepares for a football season that includes his new national radio gig, Mike Golic Sr joins the show to talk about adding another job to his calendar as Notre Dame's new color commentator on their radio broadcasts. Mike and Stu discuss the Hall of Fame weekend and the headlines around the NFL as the pre-season begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Stugotz and Hoch revisit a moment where Dan had an awful topic, threw it to calls, and got nothing back. Then, they revisit how Hoch would overproduce fake pregame shows centered around a football hit sound effect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz, Izzy, and Taylor react to ESPN’s list of the top 10 villains in college football history. The guys debate who truly deserves villain status, which names don’t belong, and who ESPN left off the list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the crew being off radio for the week, we go back into Stu's "Stash it away for a rainy day" files and debate some old questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of the week of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys talk about Tarik Skubal being traded to the Dodgers. Stugotz and Company talk about Kevin Durant’s response to if the 76ers are contenders after signing LeBron James. Stu and the fellas then discuss the Akron Football team announcing the ‘Offensive Coordinator of the game’ where a lucky fan will call plays for the first drive of the Zips Home Opener. #Stugotz #FSR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz reacts to Purdue’s new athletic director taking a shot at rival Indiana and he believes he should already be fired. Then, MLB broadcaster Matt Vasgersian joins the show to preview the upcoming Field of Dreams game on Netflix, discuss the biggest storylines around Major League Baseball, and grade Stugotz’s infamous play-by-play performance from a 2010 Miami Marlins game. Vasgersian also has a shocking revelation for the odd job that might've best prepared him for being one of the best in the announcing profession. Plus, Stugotz and Taylor update the polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz, Marc Hochman, and Taylor react to what some are calling the greatest Hall of Fame Game in NFL preseason history, as Carson Beck and Haynes King delivered a quarterback duel for the ages. The guys break down the instant classic between the Cardinals and the Panthers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Stugotz and Hoch revisit some of the best moments from the Fake Frank Deford and the Fake Dusty Rhodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys play another installment of ‘Think about it Thursday’. Stu and the fellas reminisce about sports memories they would like to be erased from history. Stu and the guys then remember the ‘butt fumble’. Stu and the fellas then preview the NFL pre-season opener Hall of Fame game between the Panthers and Cardinals. #stugotz #fsr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz, Mikey A, Taylor, and Izzy go through the quarterback tier rankings from the Athletic and argue which guys are too high or too low. More Mikely's has Stugotz saying the Cleveland Browns go worst to first and the New England Patriots missing the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News flash: Taylor is reporting Aaron Donald is going to come back to the Los Angeles Rams. The NFL Hall of Fame Game is tonight and Stugotz, Izzy and Mikey A will not be watching. Taylor is all about it though. Izzy has a problem with the Shohei Ohtani documentary. There is a Mets pitcher that might be doing too much.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Hoch just saw the new Spider-Man movie and came away from it thoroughly unimpressed. Then, Stugotz and Hoch revisit some of the best moments from Fake Howard Schnellenberger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys talk about the Akron Football team announcing the ‘Offensive Coordinator of the game’ where a lucky fan will call the plays for the first drive of the Zips Home Opener. Stu and the guys then play “Do you remember”. Stu and the guys play another installment of “Do me a favor”. Plus, Taylor delivers more of his list of the top 100 baseball players ever. #stugotz #fsr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boston Red Sox are the hottest team in baseball, so the crew has the infamous Hogdale on to talk about the run and answer questions about the team, sometimes answering them twice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Yankees unveiled their new SS George Lombard Jr. yesterday, and Taylor and Mikey A think he may have saved Brian Cashman. The great Tim Kurkjian joins the show to talk deadline, who could beat the Dodgers, and why Babe Ruth was a real player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys talk about Kevin Durant’s response to if the 76ers are contenders. Stu and the fellas then discuss the Yankees' deadline moves. Plus, Stu and the guys partake in another installment of “Is it Just Me or?”. Plus, Taylor delivers more of his list of the top 100 baseball players ever. #stugotz #fsr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor writes "okay" in texts instead of "ok" or "k" which the rest of the crew thinks is weird. Are movers the best thing you can spend money on if you have it? Mikey A is constantly emasculated when he needs to fix things in his house. Plus, Danny Amendola joins the show to try and give Taylor some hope on Bill Belichick and UNC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Yankees had a bad trade deadline, and while Taylor and Mikey A are furious about it, Jake Storiale tries to calm things down with a logical approach. Would Jake take the Los Angeles Dodgers or the field? Plus, how much pressure is on George Lombard Jr. after getting the call up to the major leagues today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.