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Welcome to THE FORMAT. Some good sports talk; mostly Football and Basketball. Some out of the box thinking, and some takes that might make you wonder. Check it out! Follow me on Twitter: @BruceFAHope and Instagram: @theformatpodcast

Bruce Hope


    • Nov 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    EPISODE 290 - College Football Week 12 with Ryan Lankford #cfb

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 42:31


    Ryan is back to talk Michigan vs MD. , the B1G and Jim Harbaugh, Washington making it into the top four, "THE GAME," and much more. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 289 - Can CJ Stroud Be the First Rookie in 70 Years to Win MVP?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 12:16


    CJ Stroud is having one of the best rookie seasons in memory. He has pretty much wrapped up the OROY award and is in the MVP conversation. Can he win it? Sit back, relax, and listen up! #nfl #texans #afc #superbowl

    EPIODE 288 - We See Why Fully Guaranteed Contracts Are a Bad Move in the NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 24:17


    Deshaun Watson and Joe Burrow are both out for the year. They both got the big money. Was it a smart move by the owners? Sit back, relax, and listen up! #nfl #browns #bengals

    EPISODE 287 - College Football Week 11 with Ryan Lankford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 39:49


    Ryan is back to talk Michigan vs Penn St., the B1G and Jim Harbaugh, Jimbo Fisher's time in College Station is over, and much more. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 286 - College Football Week Ten with Ryan Lankford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 33:42


    Ryan is back to talk week 10. Sit back, relax, and listen up! #cfb #jimharbaugh #michiganwolverines #cfp #b1g #sec #pac12 #calebwilliams #usctrojans

    EPISODE 285 - LeBron Makes No Sense with His Latest Wild Statement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 16:53


    LeBron is at it again, and he did a great job of getting his name at the top of NBA discussions. Sit back, relax and listen up. #nba #lebronjames #lalakers

    EPISODE 284 - College Football Week Nine with Ryan Lankford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 44:59


    The first College Football Playoff rankings are out. Ryan Lankford joins again to break down the rankings and other big college football stories. Sit back, relax, and listen up. #cfb #cfbplayoff #michiganwolverines #b1g #pac12 #bigxii #sec #acc

    EPISODE 283 - Gilbert Arenas Can't Stop Lying About Michael Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 23:27


    Agent Zero strikes again. This time on Gil's Arena, he spits even more nonsense about MJ. But I can handle that. Sit back, relax and listen up! #nba #airjordan #lebronjames

    EPISODE 282 - Dwight Howard was NOT Better Than Patrick Ewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 17:50


    Gilbert Arenas is back at it. This time he said that Dwight Howard was better than Patrick Ewing. That's nonsense and I'll tell you why. Sit back, relax, and listen up. #gilsarena #orlandomagic #nyknicks #nba

    EPISODE 281 - College Football Week Eight with Ryan Lankford #cfb

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 15:00


    Ryan Lankford joins once again, this time discussing Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan scandal, Caleb Williams, Lincoln Riley and the USC skid, and more. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 280 - Justin Herbert Is NOT Proving That He's What They Say He Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 15:00


    Justin Herbert has all the tools, but he IS OVERRATED! Sit back, relax, and listen up!! #nfl #lachargers #justinherbert

    EPISODE 279 - Micah Parsons is NOT Happy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 9:11


    Micah Parsons let it be known what he thinks about how the media treats him and his Dallas Cowboys. I respond. Sit back, relax, and listen up! #nfl #dallascowboys #micahparsons #dakprescott

    EPISODE 278 - College Football Week Seven with Ryan Lankford

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 47:58


    Ryan Lankford is back to talk about Colordado's historic collapse, Michael Penix Jr. and the Huskies winning the game of the year, Notre putting the screws to Caleb Williams and more. Sit back, relax, and listen up! #cfb #cfbplayoff #coachprime #washingtonhuskies #oregonducks #notredamefootball #goirish #usctrojans

    EPISODE 277 - Steve Smith Sr FLAMBEED Jerry Jeudy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 14:00


    Steve Smith Sr., AKA Agent 89, let it loose on Thursday night football. He treated Jerry Jeudy like one of the DBs who tried to defend him while he was still playing. Jerry Jeudy was the victim. Steve Smith Sr. came in HOT. Sit back, relax, and listen up! #nfl #primevideo #thursdaynightfootball #stevesmith #jerryjeudy #broncos #chiefs #theformatpodcast

    EPISODE 276 - College Football Week Six with Ryan Lankford

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 46:27


    Former Fighting Illini, NFL and CFL wide receiver Ryan Lankford joins again on this weekly discussion of college football. Sit back, relax and listen up! #nfl #cfl #cfb #cfbplayoff #coachprime

    EPISODE 275 - Jrue Holiday Just Made the Celtics the Bucks Biggest Roadblock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 8:11


    After the mega trade that brought Dame Time to the Brew City, the Celtics made their own move and traded for Jrue Holiday. How do these moves affect the eastern conference and the chase for an NBA title? Sit back, relax and listen up.

    EPISODE 274 - Micah Parsons is Special but he's NOT LT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 11:47


    Micah Parsons is a special defensive player. But he is NOT LT. A big part of that attention and hyperbole is the star on hi helmet. Sit back, relax and listen up!

    EPISODE 273 - College Football Week Four with Ryan Lankford

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 41:30


    The Buffaloes get rolled, Notre Dame loses a heartbreaker, The Seminoles escape, and a lot more. Sit back, relax, and listen up! #noles #oregonducks #ohiostatefootball #notredamefootball #clemsonfootball #coloradobuffaloes #coachprime

    EPISODE 272 - Dame Time Is Headed to Join Giannis in Milwaukee

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 7:24


    A surprise trade just shook up the NBA, especially the eastern conference. #dametime is joing the #greekfreak in Milwaukee. #trailblazers #bucks #nba

    EPISODE 271 - College Football Week Three with Ryan Lankford

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 40:51


    Former Fighting Illini and Indianapolis Colts WR Ryan Lankford is back to give his take on weeks three and four of the CFB season. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 270 - Week Two with Ryan Lankford

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 31:18


    Former B1G and professional football WR Ryan Lankford joins to discuss week two's big college football stories. Sit back, relax, and listen up.

    EPISODE 269 - Aaron Rodgers' Season Is Done FOUR Plays In

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 11:31


    The New York Jets' season hopes look all but dashed after their brand-new quarterback went down last night with a torn achilles. Zach Wilson and the defense got the job done, but what does it mean for the season? Sit back, relax and listen up!

    EPISODE 268 - What's The Ceiling for the Buffaloes his Season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 16:39


    Colorado is 2-0 this season and are a completely different team than last year from top to bottom. How high can they go this year? Sit back, relax, and listen up?

    EPISODE 267 - Former Fighting Illini WR Ryan Lankford Talks CFB

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 27:35


    Ryan Lankford joins to talk CFB realignement, the Colorado Buffaloes and more. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 266 - Rich Paul's Absurdity is Never Ending

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 22:48


    Rich Paul made an appearance on Gil's Arena, and he continued to do his job and push the false narrative that LeBron James is the GOAT. Sit back, relax and listen up!

    EPISODE 265 - Could Stephen Curry Survive and Be as Great in the Physical Era of the 80s and 90s?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 14:48


    Charles Barkley made some interesting comments about Stephen Curry and how he would fare in the more physical past era of the NBA. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 264 - James Harden Has the 76ers in a Serious Predicament

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 12:42


    James Harden made his feelings on Darryl Morey and the 76ers clear on a recent trip to China. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 263 - Always Irish Joins the Format Podcast Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 24:21


    John Kennedy is back to discuss more specifics of the upcoming Notre Dame Fighting Irish football season. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 262 - Always Irish Joins the Format Podcast Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 34:51


    John Kennedy of the Always Irish Podcast joins to talk conference realignment and more. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 261 - Anthony Davis Just Robbed the Lakers without a Weapon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 9:38


    AD is a prime example that you're worth what someone is willing to pay you. Sit back, relax, and listen up.

    EPISODE 260 - Another All-Time Great Shows How They Feel About LeBron James

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 10:37


    Yet another example of how the GOAT argument between LeBron and Michael Jodan is completely manufactured. Sot back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 259 - College Football Will Never Be Same

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 12:36


    The PAC12 is down to only four teams and has disintegrated in a matter of days. The BIG XII is officially the third-best conference. The B1G is even stronger and stacking up to challenge the SEC for supremacy. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 258 - Justin Herbert Just Become the Highest Paid Player in NFL HISTORY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 10:30


    Justin Herbert hasn't won a single playoff game in three seasons in the NFL, but the Chargers just gave him what's technically the largest contract in history. Sit back, relax, and listen up! #LAChargers #justinherbert #nfl #theformatpodcast

    EPISODE 257 - Another Example of How LeBron Isn't Seen as an Elite Scorer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 19:13


    Antoine Walker doesn't have the all-time leading scorer in his top five all-time scorers. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 256 - Saquon Barkley May Sit Out This Season...Is It Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 13:00


    Saquon Barkley is trying to figure out his next move. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 255 - Dak Prescott Has the EXACT Same Performance as Kirk Cousins, But they Don't Get Treated the Same

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 15:16


    Dak Prescott has really taken advantage of being the QB of America's team. Sit back, relax, and listen up! #nfl #dallascowboys #dakprescott #theformatpodcast

    EPISODE 254 - Dwight Howard Says He Will Take His Prime Over Jokic's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 18:59


    In recent comments, Dwight Howard gave some interesting thoughts about Nikola Jokic and himself. They've sparked some controversy. In this episode, we get into them. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 253 - They SAY that Damian Lillard is the Best Trailblazer Ever... BUT...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 13:01


    It may not be as simple as we think. Damian Lillard may NOT be the best Blazer ever. Sit back, relax, and listen up! #nba #damedolla #dametime #damianlillard #theformatpodcast

    EPISODE 252 - Is Dame Dolla Headed to South Beach to be a Miami Heat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 12:09


    Damian Lillard has asked to be traded from Portland after 11 seasons with the TrailBlazers. Does Portland OWE him to send him to his preferred destination? Sit back, relax, and listen up! #nba #trailblazers #dametime #damianlillard

    EPISODE 251 - Mark Cuban Made a Mistake Giving Kyrie Irving a Three-Year Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 16:36


    Kyrie Irving has a problem everywhere he has been. The Mavericks didn't have any real competition, so I have no idea why they paid him early. Sit back, relax, and listen up. #nba #dallasmavericks #kyrieirving #lukadoncic #markcuban #theformatpodcast

    EPISODE 250 - Dennis Rodman Apparently Holds onto a Grudge Since the 80s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 12:49


    Dennis Rodman was on with DJ Vlad and he made another ridiculous statement about Larry Bird. Sit back, relax and listen up!

    EPISODE 249 - NBA Talk With Retired Pro Hooper Llewellyn Smalley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 60:20


    Today's episode is a lot longer than usual, but I'm joined by former professional basketball player Llewellyn Smalley to talk all things NBA. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 248 - LeBron James Made It Cool NOT To Compete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 8:40


    For 20 years LeBron just refused to compete in the Slam Dunk contest. Now the glamor event of All-Star Weekend takes a backseat to the Three-Point Shootout. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 247 - Nikola Jokic is NOT A Top 10 Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 12:50


    Let's pump the breaks on the Jokic hyperbole. He's doing great things and is probably going to be the NBA Finals MVP, but he's NOT a top 10 all-time center. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 246 - The Redeem Team Was Great... Dream Team was the GreatEST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 11:28


    The Redeem team was an awesome compilation of talent, but the Dream Team was the best in the history of team sports. If both were healthy and in their primes.... Sit Back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 245 - NBA Finals Ratings Are Not as Bad As We Thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 10:25


    The NBA finals are pulling stronger ratings than we would have expected. The Nuggets and Heat don't have a lot of star power; they have good BASKETBALL. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 244 - The REAL Reason LeBron James Hasn't Had Great Coaching for Most of His Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 14:39


    They tell you that LeBron has never had the benefit of elite coaching like MJ, Kobe, and others. Let me tell you the REAL reason. Sit back, relax, and listen up.

    EPISODE 243 - Ja Morant's Latest Excuse is A Head Scratcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 12:03


    Ja Morant apparently thinks we are all stupid. Who could possibly though this was a good idea? Sit back, relax and listen up!

    EPISODE 242 - Kyrie Irving Is Allegedly Trying to Get LeBron to Dallas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 13:24


    This is wild. Kyrie Irving is rumored to be trying to get the Mavs to trade for LeBron James. I wonder what Luka thinks about this.

    EPISODE 241 - Gilbert Arenas Finally Got One Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 16:38


    Gilbert Arenas has said some wild things about NBA basketball, but it looks like he's finally come to his senses. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

    EPISODE 240 - Shannon Sharpe Sends Shockwaves Through the Sports Media World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 12:22


    Shannon Sharpe has reached a buyout with FS1 and will no longer co-host Undisputed with Skip Bayless. Sit back, relax, and listen up!

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