Sunshine State Takes

Brandon and Matt reconvened following an eventful Super Bowl to recap the big game, provide analysis of four of the game's crucial plays and offer a way too early prediction for who will face off in The Big Game next season. Twitter: @SunshineStTakes @itbcarroll @OfficialMattMcC

Walking out from behind the shadows, Brandon and Matt return to the podcasting realm for the NFL's big game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. They offer a recap of how each team reached this point, how each squad will win and predictions for who will win Super Bowl LVI.

In a college football-centered episode, Matt and Brandon recap a wonderful weekend of matchups and look ahead to week two's game of the week. Timestamps What's on your mind: Matt (3:08) Brandon (11:44) Florida Gators recap: 16:35 Florida State Seminoles recap: 22:28 5 Most Impressive Teams from Week 1: 32:00 Oregon-Ohio State preview: 1:05:26

Brandon and Matt dive into a plethora of topics surrounding the NFL season, including a breakdown of the Cowboys- vs. Bucs matchup on Thursday night, most intriguing week one matchups, expectations for the Patriots and Jaguars in 2021, projected one seed in each conference and their weekly pick 'em. Timestamps: Bucs-Cowboys Preview: 0:16 Sunday Slate: 11:45 Patriots/Jaguars Expectations: 19:37/23:15 1-seed projections: 32:20 Weekly Pick 'Em: 36:20

A detailed look at Matt and Brandon's failed trip to Atlanta and their winners of the NFC Divisions in 2021. P.S.: We blame Jake Fromm.

Matt and Brandon return from their near two-month absence to discuss a wide range of topics, including Conor McGregor's untimely ankle break, the NBA Finals, their upcoming trip to Atlanta and their AFC Divisional Champion predictions.

Matt and Brandon give their thoughts and opinions on the NFL Schedule release. Draw the conclusion that everything they say is nothing but facts, whether you like it or not.

Brandon and Matt examine the 2021 NFL Draft class with winners/losers, biggest steal, most questionable pick and more.

Brandon and Matt return from a busy final month of the semester just in time to preview the NFL Draft with a highly interactive mock draft.

Matt and Brandon indulge in a strictly basketball episode to focus on the exciting times of the NBA Trade deadline and the continuation of an action-packed March Madness.

Region by region breakdown of the spectacle that is known as March Madness. Matt and Brandon provide picks for final four, sleeper teams, first round matchups to watch and more ahead of the action packed weekend.

Matt and Brandon welcome Matt's brother onto the show to discuss the circulating topics of the sports world, including March Madness and NFL Free Agency. Be sure to check out our brand new YouTube Channel debuting in the coming days with a video version of this very episode!

An unorthodox episode of the show consists of Matt discussing the contents of the AL in baseball and Brandon looking in the direction of March Madness. Includes a live commentary from Brandon walking through the final seconds of the Mississippi State upset over Kentucky.

In their first of two episodes this week, Brandon and Matt take a look at the JJ Watt signing, Illinois upset over Michigan, the standing of the NBA nearing the All-Star Break and conclude with a thank you to the unofficial sponsors they have never come in contact with. Disclaimer: *There is no association between the companies or people named and Sunshine State Takes. Any and all comments on involvement should be disregarded.*

Gus Malzhan and Carson Wentz have found new homes in their professions. Matt and Brandon discuss their thoughts on the respective moves as well as the passing of Vincent Jackson, Fernando Tatis Jr. signing his mega-deal, Nets versus Lakers and more.

Matt and Brandon relive the big matchup between the Chiefs and Bucs, discuss the disputed topic of the halftime show, and look ahead to the future for Super Bowl 56 predictions.

Full steam ahead rundown of the imminent Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchup in Super Bowl 55. Matt and Brandon give their X-Factors, quarterback comparison, and final picks of the 2020 NFL season.

Matt and Brandon recap the conference championship games, Matthew Stafford to the Rams, and welcome on their new combat sports expert, Grant Stanish, for an in-depth conversation on Conor McGregor's disappointing return to the octagon.

Matt and Brandon return to Sunshine State Takes to discuss their thoughts on the revolving door that is coaching and GM hires, breakdown the matchup between two of the all-time great quarterbacks facing off Sunday in Lambeau, then out out the show with expectations for the battle of the young bucks in Arrowhead.

Matt and Brandon discuss their thoughts on the move of Urban Meyer to Jacksonville, recap Super Wild Card Weekend, Preview the Divisional Round, and round it all out with their Weekly Pick ‘Em.

Matt and Brandon preview wildcard weekend in the NFL with storylines from all six games and give their thoughts/predictions on the upcoming College National Championship between Alabama and Ohio State. Welcome to season two of Sunshine State Takes!

Matt and Brandon continue their NFL series with a preview of week 15 and recap what they believe to be game of the year between AFC North rivals Ravens and Browns.

Matt and Brandon take an in-depth dive into the power five conference championships set to take place this upcoming weekend. They answer questions surrounding the SEC, ACC, Big 10, Big 12, and Pac 12.

Matt and Brandon return from the hectic holiday week to give a runaround of NBA free agency, the current state of the NFL, and a last-minute marquee matchup between BYU and Coastal Carolina. As always, they give the Sunshine State Takes game of the week with Browns-Titans and rounds out the episode with their weekly pick 'em for week 13 of NFL action.

Brandon and Matt alternate back to online after their in person NFL episode to discuss the NBA draft, Big Ten struggles in 2020, and Arkansas-Florida. They give their thoughts on the upcoming matchups of Indiana-Ohio State and Oklahoma State-Oklahoma before giving their thoughts on the current college football playoff picture.

The guys' recap the week ten slate of games with the Colts-Titans and Bills-Cardinals before previewing week 11 action with Cardinals-Seahawks and Chiefs-Raiders. They round out the show with their NFL weekly pick 'em.

As the NFL approaches week 10, Brandon and Matt cover the Saints improbable blowout of the Tampa Bay Bucs, leaving questions about the team's identity. They also touch on Tua's second start of his NFL career,  a preview of the Bills @ Cardinals matchup in the desert, and a new segment of Weekly Pick 'Em for this week's matchups.

Matt and Brandon recap events that occurred in college football's week 10 and look ahead to this upcoming weekend where the SEC has suffered significant blows at the hands of the coronavirus.

The guys revisit last week's game of the week, preview the Bucs-Saints matchup, and discuss the playoff picture to this point in the season. Includes a heated but respectful discussion of who will represent the NFC in the Super Bowl when the time comes.

Matt and Brandon nearly dedicate a full show to the Florida-Georgia matchup that will be taking place at TIAA Bank Field at 3:30 on November 7th. They also briefly touch on the Cemson-Notre Dame and BYU-Boise State.

Matt and Brandon dive into midseason awards of MVP, Offensive Rookie of the Year, and Head Coach of the year. Also, they recap last week's Sunshine State Takes game of the week and previews the week 8 game of the week with the Rams @ Dolphins.

Matt and Brandon discuss the Dodgers World Series victory before diving into the storylines surrounding the college football world. They breakdown the Big Ten's first week of action and preview week 9 with games they're looking forward to watching.

In their weekly discussion regarding the happenings of the NFL, Brandon and Matt break down crucial matchups week 6, touch on the possible return of Antonio Brown as well as the trade of Yannick Ngakoue to Baltimore, and preview the SST game of the week, the Steelers vs. Titans.

In an episode that was longer than intended, the guys discuss the first two games of the World Series and go around the College Football world for the return of the Big Ten, other storylines, predictions, and discuss the 2021 QB prospect board.

With the World Series set to begin tonight, Matt and Brandon give you what you need to know for the matchup and their predictions for who will be crowned the MLB World Series Champion.

Matt and Brandon discuss the development of Texans' head coach and general manager being relieved from his duties. They also discuss the college football world to this point, recap last weekend's slate of NFL games, and introduce their SST Game of the Week segment with a Colts vs Browns preview.

Matt and Brandon discuss some of the best games and storylines from around the league in week three and preview the Monday night matchup between Patrick Mahomes's Chiefs and Lamar Jackson's Ravens for what they expect to be an offensive showdown.

An in-depth recap of week two action and a look ahead to week three with a look at Jacksonville and Miami on Thursday Night.

Matt and Brandon get together to discuss a Chiefs-Texans matchup that has the world on the edge of its seat because football is back! The guys also lock in their season MVP, their Super Bowl matchup, and Super Bowl winner predictions.

Brandon and Matt cap off the NFL divisional previews with possibly the best division in football, the NFC West. They also discuss the "competitive advantage" of Oklahoma and playoff basketball in the NBA.

Matt and Brandon have a breakfast table discussion of the NFC North and Brandon announces his NFC Super Bowl pick in the process.

Matt and Brandon breakdown the beginning of the NBA playoffs, give their takes regarding sportsmanship in the MLB, and continue the NFL divisional preview series with the NFC South.

Matt and Brandon discuss how they like their steak cooked, preview the Blazers and Grizzlies play in-game featuring Damian Lillard, and give a brief overview of the rest of the NBA playoffs.

Brandon and Matt break down the #wewanttoplay movement and the implications it has on the future of college football along with the continuation of their NFL divisional previews with the NFC East.

Matt and Brandon preview the AFC West for 2020, smell what The Rock is cooking in the XFL, and Matt rants about the Mets misery.

Matt and Brandon return from another hiatus after the passing of Brandon's father. The guys jump back into their NFL divisional breakdowns with the AFC North and discuss their thoughts on the NFL ridding of the preseason schedule. You won't want to miss what they have to say.

Matt and Brandon discuss their expectations, teams in contention, and more regarding the NBA's highly awaited return.

Matt and Brandon continue forward in their eight-part series of divisional breakdowns with the Deputy Editor of the Florida Gators Sports Illustrated site and Big Cat Country beat writer covering the Jaguars, Demetrius Harvey!

With a special guest, the guys discuss the likelihood of a division realignment in the MLB for the 2020 season and hone in on the AFC East in the first of an 8-part division preview series following the NFL schedule release.

Amid the reopening of the State of Florida per Governor Ron DeSantis following the coronavirus outbreak, Matt and Brandon bring you a recap of the 2020 NFL Draft and give their thoughts on sports being played without fans.

Matt and Brandon are back from separate locations given the lingering COVID-19. In this week's show, the recap free agency as well as tackle a draft preview with positional rankings and their own mock drafts for the first 32 picks in the second hour.