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Podcast by Dave Steinwedel

Dave Steinwedel


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 14m AVG DURATION
    • 393 EPISODES


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    Opening Kickoff 6-3-25 Sports Media is Broken

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 51:43


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Brandon Stephens are back to talk:The Knicks putting up banners early. (1:10-4:15)Baseball having a wild ejection, umpires having too much power, can the Rockies win 20 games? (4:16-22:30)THe guys discuss what happens with Inside the NBA, when did basketball coverage suffer, the NBA Finals and Ratings. (22:31-43:10)Stanely Cup Playoffs and a salute to John Brekus. (43:11-END)

    Opening Kickoff 5-28-25 Playoffs, Breaking Points in Football

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 60:07


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and David Miles are back to talk:Payton driving from PA to Texas. (1:01-8:00)The Steelers and Aaron Rodgers saga (8:01-28:30)The rumblings coming out of College Football (28:31-40:00)The NBA and NHL Playoffs (40:01-END)

    Opening Kickoff 5-13-25 Jessica Kleinschmidt on MLB plus NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 61:33


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back to talk:How their moods are. (1:10-6:20)A's Pre and Post Game Host Jessica Kleinschmidt joins the show to talk Rafel Devers, the struggles of the Orioles, the influence of front offices in daily baseball operations, the start of the season and more. (6;21-31:30)The guys talk NBA Playoffs plus are joined by a guest. (32:00-END)

    Opening Kickoff 5-7-25 NBA Playoffs plus Draft Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 65:21


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and David Miles are back to talk the latest in sports and apologize for missing last week. (1:02-2:30)Bleacher Report NBA Writer and Hardwood Knock Podcast Host Dan Favale joins the show to discuss all things NBA Playoffs including a look at each series, how the Pacers match up to the Cavs, what can the Knicks do, their outlook, the Warriors, Timberwolves, and Nuggets/Thunder matchup. (2:31-28:31)Pro Football Network's own Ian Cummings stops by to discuss the NFL Draft one week removed, Shedur Sanders and his drop, which picks didnt make a lot of sense, which drafts Ian loved, his apporach to scouting, and more. (28:32-end)

    2025 Opening Kickoff Mock Draft Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 108:33


    On this podcast: It is the annual 2-Round Opening Kickoff Mock Draft Speical Featuring:General Mangers representing the 32 franchises:Dave SteinwedelDavid MilesTodd MichaelsonBrandon StephensBryce PartlowWinters Mill High School Head Football Coach Matt MillerSporting News College Football Writer Bill Bender.Pro Football Network Draft Analyst Ian Cummings breaks down each pick. 

    Opening Kickoff 4-9-25 Basketballs and Sticks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 57:02


    On this Show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles and guest Bryce Partlow are back to talk:The Denver Nuggets and the bizzare choice to fire their coach and GM with a week left, plus Florida beating Houston for the National Championship and did it save a lackluster tourney? (4:31-22:56)Plus the guys discuss Ovi breaking Gretzky's record, why the debates that followed are silly, Rory and Collin's comments about the media in Golf, whos winning the Masters, and what our meals would be if we won the green jacket. (22:57-END)

    Opening Kickoff 4-2-25 Kerry Miller on Torpedo Bats and the Final Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 51:45


    On this pod: Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens, Payton Girod, and David Miles are back to talk about how its going for Brandon in the government (1:10-4:50)The guys discuss the Grizzles firing their head coach with nine game left, when might Ovi break the record and should the Tush Push be pushed out. (4:51-24:30)Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report stops by to discuss the week for Maryland Basketball, the portal and the coaching cycle, the chalk final four, who can beat Duke, Torpedo bats in baseball, the Braves sturggles and more. (24:31-END)

    Opening KIckoff 3-26-25 We talk about the games you watched at work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 53:19


    On this Podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and David Miles are back to discuss all things March Madness including:How to try and hide your lack of productivity during the first two days of the tournament. (1:12-3:05)The guys discuss whether the Portal will kill the smaller teams making deep runs or upsets in the tourney, what to make of Arkansas, who compares to Duke after the first weekend, Maryland with the thrilling win, a full preview of the Sweet 16 and more. (3:06-END)

    Opening Kickoff 3-19-25 Ian Cummings talk Draft, Bill Bender Previews the Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 62:23


    On this show:Dave Steinwedel and Brandon Stephens are back for a brand new pod talking about the logic of UNC being in the tournament and their pick to win it all. (1:12-11:17)Pro Football Network NFL Draft Analyst Ian Cummings returns to discuss the draft class as a whole, the depth in the trenches, QBs, Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, the WRs and more. (11:18-39:19)Sporting News Own Bill Bender stops by to breakdwn the bracket and set the stage for March Madness. (39:20-END)

    Opening Kickoff 3-13-25 New NFL Season plus March is Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 49:32


    On this pod: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back to discuss the latest in the NFL and set up for March Madness.The guys discuss what the Ravens and Steelers have done, the QB Shuffle in the league, Cooper Kupp for Davante, the Commanders making deals, and more. (3:06-30:00)The guys discuss which teams are their current favorites to win it all in March, Duke's chances, SEC too good for its own good? BIG Ten teams, mid-majors and sleepers and more. (30:01-END)

    Opening Kickoff 2-25-25 Dan Favale on the State of the NBA plus NFL Buzz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 53:56


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back to talk:The latest buzz in the NFL including the Scouting Combine future, whether the top guys should partake in drills, Matt Stafford, the Steelers, the QB Discussion and more. (3:00-28:14)Bleacher Report's own Dan Favale joins the show to discuss the craziness of the Luka trade, how the Lakers have looked since, Jimmy and the Warriors, Spurs uncertainity, The Thunder, the East questions, 76ers impass? and more. (28;15-END)

    Opening Kickoff 2-18-25 Can We Fix All-Star Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 52:50


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwdel, Payton Girod, David Miles, and Brandon Stephens are back to discuss David becoming a new dad and taking shots at the guys while doing so. (1:12-8:30)The guys discuss the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off and whether it is sustianable long term, but man is it cool in the moment. (8:31-23:25)Can we fix the NBA Allstar game plus Daytona 500 talk. (23:26-32:00)Finally the guys discuss the dominance of the SEC, Duke flying under the radar, the Big 12, Tournamnet expansion and more. (32:01-END)

    Opening Kickoff 2-4-25 Sports Went Nuts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 61:23


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens and David Miles are back to talk:MLB firing one of their top umpires. (4:31-19:30)The Lakers-Mavs trade, why it happened, is it that earth shattering and more. (19:31-30:25)Cooper Kupp being told they will trade him, Myles Garrett, our own NFL Honors, plus a full Super Bowl 59 preview and predictions. (30:26-END)

    Opening Kickoff 1-29-25 Jared Diamond and Kerry Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 68:17


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens, and Payton Girod are back to talk:Tuna fish and wild food combinations. The AFC Championship game duel between the Bills and Chiefs, plus the Eagles rolling the Commanders. (1:10-24:50)National MLB Writer for the Wall Street Journal Jared Diamond joins the show to talk the new enemy of baseball, how to fix the spending, the Hall of Fame and more. (24:51-46;57)Finally Bleacher Report College Basketball and MLB Writer Kerry Miller joins the gang to talk the SEC rein, Iowa State hot start, Dan Hurley, The fall of the ACC, and more. (46:57-END)

    Opening Kickoff 1-22-25 Ben Allbright on NFL, Plus other Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 87:15


    On ths podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens and David Miles are back to talk:The Dodgers are a Super team and the National Championship game. (8:06-28:12)NFL Insider and Broncos host on KOA Colorado Benjamin Allbright joins the guys to discuss the Broncos, his thoughts on the NFL Divisional Round, the NFL Coaching moves and more. (28;13-46:31)Finally the guys discuss the Bills-Ravens Game, preview the Conference Championship games, Jalen Hurts and how Ichrio was one vote away from perfect. (46;32-END)

    Opening Kickoff 1-15-25 Heat Drama Plus NFL Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 67:53


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens, Payton Girod, and David Miles are back to talk:About how Sam Bradford really made a lot of money. (1:15-5:00)The guys dive into the latest drama between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, what is the likely outcome, how Butler mishandled this, the Heat and more. (5:01-21:35)Finally the guys dive into all things NFL Playoffs including the Commanders big win, Wild Card Weekend duds, Sam Darnold and the Vikings plus a full Divisional Round Preview. (21:36-END)

    Opening Kickoff 1-8-25 Super Black Monday/Wild Card Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 65:15


    On this pod: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles, and Brandon Stephens are back to talk:Adults needing something to look forward to during the work week. (1:10-15:14)The guys dive into all the head coach openings in the NFL. (15:15-40:30)Finally the guys break down each of the NFL Playoff games on Wild Card Weekend. (40:31-END)

    Opening Kickoff 12-31-24 Everyone Needs to Quit Complaining

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 80:02


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Brandon Stephens are back for the final time in 2024 to talk:Which sports stories they are glad to miss while on break. (1:10-5:30)College Football playoff discussion including: everyone needs to shut up about the College Football Playoff, a Quaterfinals preview for each game and picks, and more. (5:31-30:00)Finally the guys dive into the NFL and discuss the AFC Playoff picture, what happened to the Broncos and Steelers, Bills, Ravens, Chiefs talk, the NFC landscape including the Vikings and Bucs, the Dolphins or Bengals who gets in and more. (30:01-END)

    Opening Kickoff 12-18-24 Happy Holidays!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 70:29


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles, and Brandon Stephens are back to talk about:Working during the holiday season. (1:15-9:15)A full breakdown of the First Round of Games in the College Football Playoffs: Indiana vs Notre Dame, SMU vs Penn State, Clemson vs Texas, and Ohio State vs Tenneessee. (9:16-45:00)Finally the guys discuss the latest with Kirk Cousins and the Falcons, the Bucs being dangerous, can the Lions survive the injury bug, the NFC Playoff picture, Ravens-Steelers and more. (45:01-END)

    Opening Kickoff 12-11-24 CFP with Matt Murschel plus Arif Hasan on NFL and Hershey kisses

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 61:37


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and David Miles as they talk with:Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentitenal to discuss UCF hiring Scott Frost, Bill Belicheck joining the college ranks? the arguement from Alabama and other schools on not making the CFP, why it matters playing tough teams, which games we wanna see and more. (2:31-25:30)NFL Writer and host of the Norse Code Arif Hasan joins the guys to talk about the strong season for the Vikings, future of Sam Darnold, which coaches are on the hot seat, the 49ers or Cowboys turning it around, how the chiefs have been lucky, the Falcons woes with Kirk Cousins, the Panthers getting moral victories and more. (25:31-END)

    Opening Kickoff 12-4-24 Planting Flags are Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 65:00


    On this Podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens, Payton Girod, and David Miles are back to talk: a big break down of a wild weekend in college football including: flag planting and fighting, the death of Miami, which team deserves that last at large bid and more. (4:00-36:00)The guys discuss Justin Tucker woes, the 49ers falling apart, the Bills and the MVP case for Josh Allen, the Lions and Eagles then the rest, Geno Smith and the Seahawks winning, and more. (36:01-END)

    Opening Kickoff 11-20-24 The Return of the KP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 70:20


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and Brandon Stephens are joined by Kevin Pearce to talk:Why David is missing the pod and being super early to things that arent for another day. (1:12-16:00)The guys dive into all things NFL and talk: Are the Chiefs exposed? The Bengals have regrets, the Bills are a Title team, Ravens issues, Steelers the best in the north, the disaster of the Jets and Aaron Rodgers. (16:01-END)

    Opening Kickoff 11-13-24 Back and Meaner than Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 73:24


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles, and Brandon Stephens are back to discuss whether or not mussells are rich people food. (1:10-6:30)The guys dive into the world of college football and discuss whats wrong with Georgia, the ACC taking a hit, lots of teams in the SEC, Big Ten questions, who could shake up the CFP and more. (6:31-37:00)Lastly the guys break down the four major games in Week 11 of the NFL: Bills-Chiefs, Commanders-Eagles, Bengals-Chargers, and Ravens-Steelers. (37:01-END)

    Opening Kickoff 10-30-24 Fights!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 60:14


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, David Miles, Brandon Stephens and guest Bryce Partlow return to discuss Dave taking a punch breaking up a fight at school, and how that was handled back in the day. (1:09-16:25)The guys dive into the latest in the NFL including the Colts making a QB change, history of young QBs and their struggles, the Jets are a dumpster fire,the Browns stunning the Ravens and more. (16:26-45:30)Finally the guys discuss the Dodgers whooping the Yankees, Freddie Freeman pimp job and how they would celebrate a walk off home run in the World Series. (46:00-END)

    Opening Kickoff 10-23-24 Ty Scheiner on CFB plus NFL News

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 73:23


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back to all things football. (1:15-3:30)College Football Writer Ty Scheiner joins the gang to breakdown how the season has gone so far, the service academies being undefeated, the case of Georgia, who could be left out of the dance, how the playoff may effect players not playing down the stretch of the season and more. (3:31-33:25)Finally the guys discuss the Bucs playing starters late, hip drop tackles, the Lions, Lamar, the Steelers QB situation, go off topic and more. (33:26-END)

    Opening Kickoff 10-16-24 What Did We Miss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 54:45


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back to catch up on all the latest news in the NFL including:-The Steelers making a QB Change?-Davante Adams to the Jets-Amari Cooper to the Bills-The Browns are a trainwreck again-Nick Sirani is a screwup?Plus whether they would want to see a Yankees-Mets or Yankees Dodgers World Series.

    Opening Kickoff 10-2-24 NFL Tiers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 63:21


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back as the guys discuss playoff baseball and why baseball will suffer in the mainstream media. (1:13-21:30)Manscaped Ad Read (21:31-23:10)The guys tier all 32 NFL Teams into four catergories: Super Bowl Contenders, Playoff Contenders, Pretenders, and Jokes. (23:11-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 9-25-24 The guys are back and so are the takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 74:55


    On this show: The guys return from their week off to recap how things are plus discuss the Steelers and Bills hot start at 3-0. (1:15-11:30)The guys dive into the state of Florida football teams in college, the big Georgia/Alabama showdown, and more in the state of college football. (11:31-30:45)Finally the guys dive into the NFL and talk about the Panthers QB Situation, the Bears with Caleb Williams, which 0-3 team is more shocking Bengals or Jags, which 3-0 is a surpirse Vikings or Seahawks, what to make of the monday night football doubleheaders and more. (30:55-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 9-11-24 NFL Week 1 Takeaways with Arif Hasan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 54:14


    On this show:Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back as the guys discuss how their teams did in week 1 including the Bills come back win, Steelers leading the AFC North with Justin Fields, Ravens facing the boogeyman, and the Eagles going outside the country to win their first game. (1:13-15:30)NFL Writer Arif Hasan joins the program to talk about where can the Browns and Giants go with the QB postion, Eagles new look O-line, can the 49ers survive if CMC is out an extended period of time, Steelers QB situation going forward, and more Week 1 takeaways. (18;20-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 9-4-24 Football Returns and Brings Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 53:16


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back to talk about when to become a Karen and first/second date differences. (1:15-15:10)The guys breakdown the struggles of Florida State, Clemson, and is Miami a top dog. Plus give you their surpises and disapointments from Week 1. (17:11-40:30)Then the guys look ahead to week 1 of the NFL season and talk about the big games. (40:35-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 8-29-24 College Football Wk 1 with Shehan Jeyarajah

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 71:25


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back to talk the return ofcollege football and Payton's future bets for the season. (1:15-18:00)CBS Sports College Football Writer Shehan Jeyarajah joins the show to talk about Georgia Tech upsetting Florida State in Week 0, whether or not they can recover, and the guys draft the watchable games of week 1. (20:50-54:07)Finally the guys discuss the new tattoo Jason Tatum has and more. (54:08-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 8-21-24 NFL Prview Pod With Antwan Staley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 84:12


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back from break to discuss what they did on their week off, and the latest with the 49ers and Brandon Aiuyk. (1:17-19:30)Manscaped Ad Read (19:31-23:09)New York Jets Beat Writer Antwan Staley joins the guys to talk about the Jets and Aaron Rodgers outlook, Tua and Brian Flores, surpirse team in the NFL, Eagles or Cowboys confidence test, Jaguars a team to watch and more. (23:10-43:07)Finally the guys pick their divison winners, and championship matchups for the AFC, and NFC before making their super bowl picks. (43:08-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 8-7-24 MEGA CFB Preview with Bill Bender

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 77:34


    On this Podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and David Miles are back to discuss legitmately how many schools can compete money wise in the new college football landscape. (1:17-12:00)Bill Bender of Sporting News stops by to talk about the new players in new conferences, how the Big Ten will shake out, Oregon matching up in the BIG 10, how the BIG 12 survived realginment, the future of college football moving forward, his predicitions for the season and more. (14:00-43:43)Finally the guys discuss their picks for the ACC, BIG 10, BIG 12, SEC, who is their Group of 5 rep in the College Football Playoff, their Hesiman, National Championship pick, and more. (43:44-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 7-31-24 Matt Murschel on CFB plus MLB Trade Deadline Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 59:49


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens. and David Miles are back as they discuss Dave battling through an illness (1:10-2:30)Orlando Sentinel writer Matthew Murschel joins the show to talk about what it was like getting to preview the CFB 25 game, how different the BIG 12 is after realignment, are we getting closer to the final version of what college football will look like, championship contenders for the season, ACC getting picked next, and more. (2:40-31:01)Patrick and Kevin from the Father and Sons Pastime Podcast join the guys to break down the MLB Trade Deadline and who had a good deadline, the White Sox lack of moves, the three team trade, the Pirates outlook, what team confused the guys and more. (31:02-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 7-24-24 MLB & CFB 25 Beef

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 61:45


    On this pod: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles, and Brandon Stephens are back to discuss tempers rising in baseball with the Orioles-Yankees, Royals-Diamondbacks, and Rays-Yankees. (1:15-18:00)Then the guys have beef with each other over CFB 25, how the game is actually realstic and really hard to beat, and which teams they are choosing for their dynasties to build. (20:16-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff Podcast 7-17-24 Changes to the Show and Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 62:36


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, David Miles, Payton Girod, and Brandon Stephens are back to discuss the release of NCAA College Football 25 and everyone on a preformance plan going forward or changes are coming. (1:10-18:45)Then the guys talk about why US Men's Soccer is struggling on the World's Stage, Clemson and Florida State maybe leaving the ACC, when is enough enough for conference realignment, Notre Dame being the lynchpin for it all, the future of the Army-Navy with new TV deals/ CFP and how bad ESPN has gotten. (20:47-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 7-10-24 Hall of Famer Dick LeBeau stops By

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 70:11


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel and David Miles are back to discuss which sport is the best sport to go watch in person. (1:10-13:10)Hall of Fame Coach and former NFL Player Dick Lebeau joins Payton and Dave to discuss his new book "Legendary: the 2008 Steelers Defense, The Zone Blitz, and My Six Decades in the NFL" how he came about writing the book, why the 2008 Steeler Defense was so good, unsung players on that team, how he came up with the zone blitz ideas, the offenses that made he adjust to it, the Ravens-Steelers Rivalry in the NFL, and so much more. (13:11-58:10)The guys wrap up the show talking about the punishment for Brandon for another missed podcast. (58:11-END)You can purchase Dick's new book here:https://www.amazon.com/Legendary-Dick-LeBeau/dp/1637273967/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QSMKontCvn64jnQ5n5wo_xG0sYGEqAY9N6dECW6FYzV240BoD5izBZPEbvcretGIHebgHr17Z-kcFmhSSpXrceL_8FIZ8W7G52DNVhST1gw.PKlH4twVHi-rLYk-O7PKJKQhsOBneQvfcsvvpCGnvdk&dib_tag=se&keywords=dick+lebeau&qid=1720573536&s=books&sr=1-1 USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 7-4-24 Riding Shotgun with Kyle Petty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 67:05


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles, Brandon Stephens and guest host Danny Williamas are back to talk: 4th of July rules for cookouts, and vegtables. (1:10-10:00)NASCAR racing legend Kyle Petty returns to the program to talk about what he has been up to the past year, how motorsports as a whole is gaining new fans, who would be the face of a NASCAR Netflix show, Kyle Busch struggles, which track he would want to race at, music and more. (12:16-39:47)Finally the guys discuss the NBA free agency moves, Dan and Brandon settle their beef, and more. (39:48-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff Podcast 6-28-24 Baseball Season with Kerry Miller and Jessica Kleinschmidt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 77:31


    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens and David Miles discuss their breaks, and Brandon recaps the Celtics parade and how it feels with them being champions. (1:10-19:26)Bleacher Reports own Kerry Miller stops by to talk about the increase in arm injuries in baseball, players getting hit by pitches, automatic strike zones, this trade deadline migh suck, MLB Rockford games, and more. (19:27-49:57)Host of the Oakland A's Pre/Post Game Show, A's Cast Jessica Kleinschmidt stops by to talk about the cultrue of the A's, the players grinding through a rebuild, Mark Kotsay and his work, Mason Miller, her asipirations growing up, interviewing players and how she goes about them, and more. (49:58-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 6-12-24 Tempers Flare!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 53:30


    On this show: Dave, Payton, Brandon, and David are back as the guys discuss the return of Brandon and he comes out swinging at the guys over their comments last week, the Celtics-Mavs Series. Danny Williams calls in to confront Brandon on the NBA Finals and their debate over comments made before. (1:10-26:40)Finally Dave recaps the Kenny Chesney Concert he went too, the guys talk accents, and the guys scramble when Dave has internet trouble. (31:45-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 6-5-24 Awful Announcing with Joe Lucia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 61:12


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and David Miles are back to address why Brandon is away this week, his crazy ask while being off, a visit from a surpirse guest, NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final picks. (1:12-23:15)The gang is joined by Joe Lucia of Awful Announcing and the Comeback to talk about the Lakers maybe hiring JJ Reddick and what it means for ESPN, does ESPN have a Macafee problem, WNBA coverage, NBA tv deal and the future of TNT plus which shows he likes to watch. (23:16-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 5-23-24 NHL Lifer Joe Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 69:06


    On this show: Dave, Payton. Brandon, and David are back as they recap the wild weekend in sports including Fanatics suing Marvin Harrison Jr, PGA Championship arrest, and a NASCAR Brawl. (:40-15:30)The gang discusses the Pacers/Celtics game 1 plus who they like in the Dallas-Minneosta series. (20:00-34:30)Finally Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion and orginal member of the Broad Street Bullies Joe Watson joins the show to talk his new book " ThunderMouth: Memories of a Broad Street Bully and NHL Lifer" playing the Soviet Union in 1976, his first roommate, being on the toughest team in the league, his brother, winning two stanley cups and more. (35:00-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 5-16-24 NBA Playoffs plus Podcast host to coach with Dan Favale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 69:10


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and David Miles are back as they talk about the odds of JJ Reddick being the Lakers coach and whether its a smart move or not, what does ESPN do if he leaves, Tom Brady as a broadcaster, college football issues and much more. (1:15-39:17)Bleacher Report's Dan Favale joins the show to talk about JJ Reddick and the Lakers job, do the Cavs have any hope left, Pacers-Knicks talk, are the Mavs in trouble versus OKC, and Timberwolves/Nuggets talk. (39:19-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 5-8-24 Buckle Up its a Wild Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 67:32


    On this Podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles, and Brandon Stephens are back and joined by the birthday boy Bryce Partlow to talk:the latest and greatest Manscaped Ad Read yet. (4:00-8:50)A sales pitch for Dave as a Bachelor, realtiy tv shows, the Tom Brady Roast, the icy dynamic between Belicheck, Brady, and Kraft. (9:00-26:30)Finally the guys break down their thoughts on the Stanley Cup Playoffs after one round, who we have confidence in and the Wild Wild West. (27:00-41:00)Lastly they dive into the Timberwolves outdueling the Nuggets, Suns/Clippers fallout, the Pacers being hosed, and rap battles?? (41:10-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 5-1-24 Ian Cummings recaps the Draft plus NBA Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 60:33


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back as the guys discuss Lamar Jackson and his odd food choices. (1:10-7:00)Pro Football Network's own Ian Cummings returns to the program to discuss Chris Ballard and his comments during the draft, Michael Pennix being selected by Atlanta, who had home run draft classes, Ravens/Bills talk, what to make of the Cowboys, why the Commanders may have had the best draft and more. (7:05-38:35)Finally the guys discuss the latest in the NBA Playoffs including the future for the Suns and Lakers, why its not all Frank Vogel's fault, all the injuries in the East, could the Pacers make a run because of it, Bucks talk and so much more. (40:31-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    10th Annual Mock Draft Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 94:38


    On this Pod: Dave, Payton, Brandon and David are back for the 10th Annual Opening Kickoff Mock Draft Special. Joining them as GM's are KP, Coach Miller, Zach Blessing and Usyad Koshul. Ian Cummings of Pro Football Network breaksdown each pick of the 2 round speical. Show Open (1:10-1:55)Manscaped Ad Read (1:56-4;30)10 Annual 2 Round Mock Draft Special plus Brandon Auiyk and Tee Higgins get traded as well. (6:00-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 4-17-24 The Ball is Tipped and the Puck is Dropped with Dave McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 83:20


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Brandon Stephens are joined by guest host Dan Williams to update the story of arm injuries in baseball. (1:10-7:45)The guys go in for a deep dive into all the NBA Playoff storylines and thoughts before the nba playoffs tip off over the weekend. (9:50-42:08)Sirus XM NHL Network Radio Host Dave McCarthy joins Payton and Dave to break down the Stanely Cup Playoffs, the Penguins, what is happening with the Coyotes and Arizona and more. (42:09-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 4-10-24 NFL Draft Prep with Ian Cummings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 61:22


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back as they discuss all the elbow injuries happening to pitchers in baseball and the causes for it, recaps of both the mens and womens national championships but Coach Cal leaving Kentucky for Arkansas. (1;10-22:30)Pro Football Network's very own Ian Cummings hops on the program to discuss what the Bears should do at #9, JJ McCarthy and his rise up the draft board, how to rank the top 4 QB's, which position sees a run, WR and Tackle class talk, prospects Ian likes and more. (24:55-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 4-3-24 Taco Bell Mexican Pizza's

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 70:22


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back and joined by former host and current coach with the Kansas City Chiefs Dan Williams as they talk about Dan flexing on the guys with a super bowl hat. (1:10-9:45)The new Manscaped Ad Read. (9:46-12:35)The guys discuss the epic night of womens college basketball and what those games mean for the sport as a whole, can Uconn or Iowa knock off South Carolina, and why the legacy talk on sports debate shows is stupid. (12:36-45:50)Finally the guys discuss ballpark food, Dan's obsession with Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza, and the fast food place we are embarrased to go to. (46:00-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 3-27-24 Opening Day with Dan Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 75:29


    On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles and Brandon Stephens are back as they talk: How the podcast bracket challenge is shaping up and who is in jeopardy of having to sing, thoughts on the tradegy in Baltimore and the latest in the Ohtani news. (1:10-19:00)TBL Daily Baseball writer Dan Clark stops by to talk Ohtani and the fallout from that, Orioles stock heading into the season, whats with all the Yankees love, his division winners and surpirses for each league. (23:34-50:25)Finally the gang talks about Kentucky, has the tourney been good, which teams have impressed and which Sweet Sixteen games do we look forward too. (50:26-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OPENINGKICK at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Opening Kickoff 3-21-24 Full March Madness Preview with Kerry Miller plus NFL Frenzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 65:31


    On this Podcast: Dave, Payton, Brandon and David are back as the guys discuss the official statement from Payton Girod after allegations were thrown his way. (1:10-13:23)NFL Insider Austin Fugelstad joins the show to discuss the Bears moving on from Justin Fields, the Steelers new QB room, the free agent moves we liked and didnt like so far and more. (13:24-40:30)Finally Bleacher Report College Baksetball writer Kerry Miller stops by to talk about the Big East gripe, and a full region by region preview ahead of the start of games today. (43:40-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code KICKOFF20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

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