Odds and Ends with Mike Tice

Mike is back, and this time to talk a little XFL football, which has been scratching the itch for football fans across the country. XFL CEO and Commissioner Oliver Luck comes on first to talk about the state of the league, rule changes, the coaches, and of course some of the standout players and plays of the season so far.Next, DC Defenders Head Coach and General Manager Pep Hamilton comes on to discuss the Defenders 2-0 start, assess his team, and the adjustments going from college and the NFL to the XFL.

Welcome back to Odds and Ends! On our return episode, Mike is down in New Orleans for the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds and he is joined by some stars of the horse racing industry.Trainers Steve Asmussen, Blaine Wright, Michael Stidham, and jockey Florent Geroux come on the pod to talk their seasons so far, Fair Grounds racing this weekend, and how they see the talent-laden field will shape out for the Risen Star Stakes as we enter the exciting Kentucky Derby qualifying season.

On an old school Fast Friday version of Odds and Ends, Mike is joined by Minnesota Vikings defensive line coach Andre Patterson, who comes on to discuss the Vikings huge Wild Card weekend win over the Saints, and the upcoming match-up and keys to the game vs. the tough San Francisco 49ers.   Look for the Odds and Ends YouTube show!

As the NFL season winds down, Odds and Ends heats up. Mike is joined by a very special guest: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Russell discusses the Seahawks big year, the emergence of his teammates, and what he focuses on during his MVP-caliber season. All of this and some personal stories from Russell's Wisconsin connection. Then, Minnesota Vikings DT Shamar Stephen comes on to discuss the Vikings tremendous defense and what they have to prepare for with their huge home game versus the rival Green Bay Packers this Monday night.   Make sure to follow Odds and Ends' YouTube channel!

It's the homestretch of the NFL season and on this episode of Odds and Ends, Mike is first joined by Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Pat Elflein. Pat discusses the Vikings' surging run game and the process of transitioning from center and how he has used his his past experiences to translate his play at guard this year. Then former NFL Pro Bowler and current Tennessee Titans WR coach Rob Moore comes on the pod to discuss the soaring Titans and his position group, including the emerging rookie A.J. Brown, as well as the huge AFC South match-up versus the Texans this week.

On the triumphant return of Odds and Ends, Mike is first joined by Buffalo Bills offensive line coach Bobby Johnson. Bobby and Mike discuss the Bills' exciting year, his unit's high-level of play so far this season, and how this weekend's match-up versus Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Hall of Fame jockey also comes back on the pod to discuss the current state of horse racing in the state of California, as well as gives us his picks for week 14 of the NFL and a couple of stakes races happening this weekend at Aqueduct Racetrack.

On this week's episode of Odds and Ends, Mike is first joined by Seattle Seahawks TE Jacob Hollister, where they talk about transitioning to a new team and coming back to play in the Pacific Northwest. Then, Cleveland Browns Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken comes on to discuss the Browns season, their Thursday night win over Pittsburgh, and what the Browns are focusing on as the NFL season continues.   Follow Mike on Twitter at @OddsNEndsPod and look for the Odds and Ends Youtube show!

For this week's episode, Mike is joined by Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham to discuss the Vikings' breakout run game and how they will continue their winning ways. Then, former NFL head coach Mike Smith comes on the pod to talk about transitioning away from the game and the current trends of the NFL.

As the football season roars past the halfway point, Mike is joined by members of two of the teams fighting at the top of the standings. First, Buffalo Bills LB coach Bob Babich comes back on the pod to update us on the 6-2 Bills and what they're doing to stay on top for the second half of the season. Then Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. comes on to discuss the adjustments he has been making for the NFL as a rookie and what the Vikings have to look forward to against the Cowboys this weekend.

In the finale of our week-long series of special Breeders' Cup episodes of Odds and Ends, Mike is joined by former NFL player and coach and horse racing enthusiast Bryan Cox, Breeders' Cup-winning trainer Eoin Harty, and one of the top young jockeys in the country Drayden Van Dyke. It's another information-packed episode and is a must-listen as the Breeders' Cup gets rolling into the weekend in Santa Anita!

Back to some football for the week 9 episode of Odds and Ends. Mike has former NFL offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave on to give a run down on some trends on the league so far and to give some insight from what he has seen. Also, Head Coach Mike Zimmer of the 6-2 Minnesota Vikings comes on to discuss his team and what he has been pleased with and what to look forward to as the Vikings battle for the postseason.

In our penultimate edition for our week of special Breeders' Cup episodes of Odds and Ends, Mike is joined by two Hall of Fame jockeys. First, John Velazquez comes on to discuss his rides for the weekend in Santa Anita, and gives some insight on what he is keying on for his races this weekend. Next, Gary Stevens returns to go race-by-race for this weekend's Breeders' Cup action. 

In part 3 of our week of special Breeders' Cup episodes of Odds and Ends, Mike is joined by several of the top stars of the horse racing industry. Breeders' Cup-winning trainers Chad Brown and Bob Baffert, as well as Breeders' Cup-winning jockey Gary Stevens all come on the show to discuss the big weekend of horse racing in Santa Anita. You won't want to miss this one.

In another information-packed, special Breeders' Cup week edition of Odds and Ends, Mike is joined by more three more extraordinary guests that encompass the world of thoroughbred horse racing First, Mike is joined by Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup-winning owner Mike Pegram, owner of morning-line favorite for the Breeders' Cup Classic, McKinzie. They go over the Classic and the entire weekend of races. Next, jockey agent Ron Anderson comes on to give some tips on the mounts of his jockeys for the weekend, as well as other great information. Finally, Hall of Fame jockey Mike E. Smith returns to the show to discuss his rides and to catch-up on the last few weeks.

In the first of a week-long series of Breeders' Cup editions of Odds and Ends, Mike is joined by a decorated group of horse racing personnel.  Guests include Tom Ryan of SF Bloodstock, as well as Breeders' Cup-winning thoroughbred trainers John Sadler and Doug O'Neill, who all come on to discuss and analyze the upcoming big weekend at Santa Anita.

In this special XXL-sized episode, Mike is joined by former longtime NFL player and head coach and current ESPN analyst, Jack Del Rio. They discuss taking time off, transitioning to media, and this week's NFL action.   Mike also catches-up with former NFL player and one of the hardest working men in sports media, Nate Burleson. Nate gives more media insight, with some talk of their days with the Minnesota Vikings and the current landscape of the NFL.   And last but not least, Gary Stevens comes on to go over the weekend's NFL games and some thoroughbred action as the Breeder's Cup looms next week.

On the lucky 13th episode of Odds and Ends, Mike Tice is joined by two-time Pro Bowl linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, Lorenzo Alexander. They discuss the Bills fast start to the season so far and what the 4-1 Bills are focusing on coming out of their bye week. Mike is also joined again by HOF jockey Gary Stevens to catch-up on racing news, discuss the exciting card for Breeders' Cup weekend, and of course try and pick some winners. 

Mike Tice is joined by former NFL quarterback and longtime offensive coordinator, Bill Musgrave, to discuss the matchups, top statistical teams and how they're doing it, and more.   Mike is also joined by Hall o Fame thoroughbred jockey and analyst, Gary Stevens, for some of the top topics in racing today, plus some analysis for some of the biggest races for the weekend.

Mike is joined by Panthers OC Norv Turner and Giants OC Mike Shula to discuss their new starting quarterbacks and the preperation and progress that Kyle Allen and Daniel Jones have been making in their first starts. Gary Stevens comes on to discuss horse racing and a few other things on his mind.

Mike Tice is joined by two players from this weekend's biggest match-ups of Week 4 of the NFL season. Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph comes on the show to discuss the Vikings vaunted run game and how they'll stack up with the Bears defense and Bills OL Jon Feliciano hops on to discuss the Bills hot start and how they are preparing for their looming undefeated match-up with the Patriots.

Mike Tice is joined by Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson to discuss Oakland's big week 1 division win over the Broncos and the growth of the Raiders offense in their second year.

Mike Tice is joined by two NFL offensive line coaches, Seattle's Mike Solari and Buffalo's Bobby Johnson, to each talk about their respective units and how their depth has rounded into form as Week 1 of the NFL season begins.

Mike Tice is joined by former NFL Pro Bowl linebacker Bryan Cox to discuss coaching, family, and to give out a few winners for the weekend.

Mike TIce is joined by Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther and Broncos TE coach Wade Harman to discuss training camp standouts, the preparation going into week 4 of the preseason and gearing up for the regular season.

Mike Tice discusses some of the week 3 NFL preseason games that occurred on Thursday night and is joined by one of the leading jockeys from Del Mar, Drayden Van Dyke. Mike also gives a few picks for the big horse meet at Saratoga this Saturday.

Mike Tice goes on the other side of the ball this episode and is joined by long-time NFL defensive assistants, Buffalo Bills LB Coach Bob Babich and Minnesota Vikings DL Coach Andre Patterson for a look at a couple of the top defensive position units in the NFL.

Mike Tice is joined by trainer and the new president of the California Thoroughbred Trainers Association Eoin Harty. Mike and Eoin discuss the current state of California racing and give us some picks for the weekend.

Mike Tice is joined by Falcons OC Dirk Koetter to discuss preseason standouts, training camp and the Falcons' explosive offense. Mike is also joined by trainer Michael Stidham, who shares details on his year and some promising 2 year-olds he has racing.

Mike Tice is joined by future Hall of Famer and new Florida Panthers coach Joel Quenneville. They discuss Coach Q's new surroundings and team down in South Florida and also give a couple of horse picks for the weekend to see if they can continue Odds and Ends' current winning streak.

With NFL training camp under way, Mike Tice is joined by Browns OC Todd Monken, Bills OL coach Bobby Johnson, and Titans TE coach Todd Downing. Horse jockey agent Brad Pegram also dives into the world of being a jock's agent.

On the very first Fast Friday episode of Odds and Ends, Mike TIce has on thoroughbred trainer Doug O'Neill. Mike also gives his first picks out in the now weekly segment.

Mike Tice is joined by Carolina Panthers Offensive Coordinator Norv Turner, who discusses a few of the Panthers' weapons for this year and Cam Newton's refined mechanics. Mike is also joined by thoroughbred trainer John W. Sadler, winner of the 2018 Breeders' Cup Classic and coming off multiple stake wins this month at Del Mar.

Mike Tice is joined by Hall of Fame and 2-time Triple Crown winning trainer Bob Baffert to discuss some of his best horses and greatest triumphs. Plus, a little talk about his short acting career. Also, a quick football talk as NFL training camp opens.

The very first episode of Odds and Ends with Mike Tice features guests Hall of Fame jockeys Gary Stevens and Mike E. Smith.