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A very tired Chris Fallica joins the show fresh off attending Miami's CFP Semi-Final win over Ole Miss. Bear can't believe how good Trinidad Chambliss is after seeing him in person. Can you call a 30-yard pass a Hail Mary? Plus, we talk it out before Super Wild Card weekend in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Field Yates joins Stugotz and the crew as the Dolphins shock the NFL by firing Mike McDaniel. The guys react in real time, break down what went wrong in Miami, and debate what's next for both the franchise and McDaniel's future in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Simms tells us why he would still have faith in Mike McDaniel as a coach in the league and why he was surprised about the timing of his firing from the Dolphins. On the field, Simms explains why the matchups matter, especially when it comes to New England versus the Chargers. Can he get Taylor on the field for that game? Plus, should Matt LaFleur be worried for his job if he can't beat the Bears on the road? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're officially into the new year, and the sports calendar is loaded. On this episode of Dead End Sports, we turn our attention to the NBA as contenders and pretenders start to separate, with Christmas Day matchups sparking a new Spurs vs Thunder rivalry and the Pistons making noise atop the East. We then shift to college football, breaking down the College Football Playoff semifinals after a wild holiday stretch that saw dominant wins, major upsets, and a shocking loss for the defending champs. Who took the worst L, and who's heading to the National Championship? In the NFL, the regular season wrapped with a dramatic AFC North showdown as the Steelers edged the Ravens in a win-and-you're-in game. We debate Lamar Jackson's future in Baltimore and whether Aaron Rodgers can finally get Mike Tomlin a playoff win in this decade. We close the show with our final picks of the regular season and our Wild Card Weekend predictions, plus Spike's Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg McElroy joins us from the coolest room in his house to tell us why he still believes in Tua and why he has remained loyal to the New York Jets. Greg thinks the battle for the second best QB in the draft is a lot closer than the battle for the best with Mendoza, Simpson and Moore. Greg gives his take on the big CFP games and why Saban didn't throw him off the boat on the lake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeff Saturday joins Stugotz and is stunned to learn that Stugotz's real name is Jon Weiner. Then, they discuss John Harbaugh being fired in Baltimore, how much say Lamar Jackson should have in the selection of the next head coach, and which Wild Card weekend matchup has Saturday's attention the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sal Licata joins Stugotz and the crew to discuss John Harbaugh's firing by the Baltimore Ravens. The guys react and discuss what could be next for Harbaugh. Are the Giants the frontrunners to land him? What teams with a head coach already in place reached out? How good of a weekend is NFL Wild Card Weekend on the sports calendar? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Golic is in awe of Myles Garrett, but still thinks someone else had a better season when it came to sacks. Mike doesn't trust many teams in the AFC but he does love the Houston defense. Mike will be at Green Bay vs Chicago this weekend for third matchup between the two teams in 6 weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we release our Patreon exclusive review of the classic film starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Jack Nicholson titled “The Departed”. We discuss how great the directing was by Martin Scorsese, we debate if Leo or Matt Damon had a better performance in this film, and one of us explains why the ending was underwhelming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stugotz is beefin with the city of Cleveland. Mikey A asks what is the worst Jets stat of the year. Joel Anderson joins the show to talk about a twitter beef of his own. Plus, why does he hate Lane Kiffin? Where would Arch Manning go in the draft if he declared today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we do a live review on our YouTube channel of the latest installment in the worldwide phenomenon blockbuster franchise created by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, and Sigourney Weaver, titled Avatar: Fire & Ash. We discuss whether James Cameron is wasting his time and talents by continuing this story after years of delays, and we debate whether we even care to see another installment in this franchise, with the fourth film scheduled for release in 2029. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bear joins the show to give his thoughts on the CFP playoff wins for Miami, Oregon, Indiana and Ole Miss. What does Lane Kiffin do now with his assistant coaches still at Ole Miss while LSU is dealing with the transfer portal. Plus, we talk it out on the last regular season in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stugotz is working on New Year's Day after Miami upsets Ohio State. Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor won the game in the trenches with physicality, which got us thinking: Is Ryan Day back on the hot seat? Then Will Manso joins us to share his first-hand experience of what it was like as Mario Cristobal and the Canes pulled off the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, the crew discusses some of the best TV shows that have come from Netflix. Whether they are Netflix originals or series that became popular after being added to the platform, we debate which ones stand out to us the most and talk about whether Netflix is still the king of the streaming era after nearly 20 years of dominance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris “The Bear” Fallica joins us after his cruise and is ready to talk Miami Hurricanes football and the College Football Playoff. What would the spread be for Alabama vs. Indiana if they switched uniforms? Bear also has two cats named Axel Foley and Samson, and we dissect the choices behind those names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Simms joins the show, and Stugotz is about ready to declare Caleb Williams the best quarterback he's ever seen. Simms shares his opinions on what the Giants should do this offseason and discusses what he believes is the problem in Philadelphia with their struggling offense. Can you win a Super Bowl because of Brock Purdy? Then Mikey A questions Simms on if certain coaches will have jobs this time next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2015 mystery western thriller The Hateful Eight, directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Walton Goggins. We discuss whether this is one of Tarantino's best films, and we debate whether he will truly stop making movies after his tenth film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stugotz is joined by our Pop-Tarts Bowl correspondent, Mike Golic Jr., so he can let us know what it was like this weekend to see that game up close. Also, we marvel at Lane Kiffin not understanding how grocery stores operate, and GoJo is beaming with pride after watching an offensive lineman line up at wide receiver in the NFL. And finally, Stugotz delivers his signature "We Can" Observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bills choked the game away against the Eagles. The Bears may have lost the game but they have a QB in Caleb Williams and a head coach in Ben Johnson. Stugotz has an important decision to make with his bet victory over Christopher Mad Dog Russo. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Cyber Sale. And use Promo Code COMPANY at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Jets are an embarrassment on the field and off the field this week. Mikey A got a Christmas gift he wants no part of. Stugotz is done with Shane Steichen after watching three weeks of the Phillip Rivers experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christmas Day football was less than entertaining. Taylor has a rough show trying to figure out the Patriot's QB depth chart. Kyle Whittingham is reportedly the focus of Michigan's coaching search. Plus, Stugtoz, Mikey and Taylor talk it out before this weekend in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, the crew reacts to newly discussed Epstein files, Jake Paul's latest fall, and Kai Cenat opening up about his mental health. The episode wraps with a broader conversation about music today, expectations, and what's changed in how we listen. Timestamps • 03:10 | Fun Facts • 11:20 | Best Thing Seen • 18:01 | Epstein Files • 44:27 | Jake Paul Falls • 65:48 | Kai Cenat & Mental Health • 81:57 | Music Today & Expectations This Week's Topics Epstein files and the ongoing fallout Jake Paul's latest loss and what it means Kai Cenat opens up about his mental health — are we finally turning a corner?https://x.com/KaiCenat/status/2001002072918167561?s=20 Is sampling R. Kelly now completely off limits?https://www.theroot.com/21-savage-r-kelly-sample-sparks-hip-hop-debate-2000079843 Listen and join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Golic can absolutely understand what happened with DK Metcalf because a security guard once stopped him for going after a fan in the stands during his playing days. Mike still thinks the Los Angeles Rams are the best team in the NFC West and has a poignant answer on who the best team in NFC South is. Where does Michigan go for a head coach and why is USC at fault for the rivalry ending with Notre Dame. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code GODBLESS at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we review the first season of the new supernatural horror HBO original series based on Stephen King's novel It, titled IT: Welcome to Derry. We discuss how impressed we are — or aren't — with the series as it transitions from film to television, and we debate whether it enhances the lore of It or if it now feels a bit watered down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Ravens choked away their game against the Patriots on Sunday Night Football. A new name has entered the conversation for the MVP ball much to the dismay of Stugotz. Mikey A thinks one player in the NFL has the thinnest skin and is a penalty waiting to happen. And did the win over Texas A&M validate Miami's season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, the crew digs into the fallout surrounding Sherrone Moore, before ending on a more reflective note about the first time music really hit us. Timestamps • 02:40 | Fun Facts • 02:38 | Best Thing Seen • 35:36 | Sherrone Moore • 86:58 | Epstein Photos Released • 88:37 | Teens Shot While Stealing Packages • 101:32 | First Time We Fell in Love With Music This Week's Topics University of Michigan fires head coach Sherrone Moore, then arrests him — and the debate around whether he “let Black people down” →https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/11/sport/college-football-ncaa-sherrone-moore-dismissal-arrest Teens shot while stealing packages during the holiday season →https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/2-men-shot-1-critically-221953798.html Trump administration says sign language interpreters hurt Trump's image →https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-administration-says-sign-language-165203170.html Epstein photos released and what they reveal Listen and join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chris "The Bear" Fallica joins us from vacation to deliver a Christmas present of "The 12 Bets of Bear-mas". Plus, we had the game of the year in the NFL between the Seahawks and Rams. We preview the College Football Playoff and we talk it out in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to Another Week in the Books
Simms is back after spending last Thursday in the owner's box in Tampa living the high life. The Dolphins made the right call on benching Tua for Quinn Ewers at this point. Simms would be worried if he were a Bengals fan about Joe Burrow's comments. Plus, his best bets of the week including a big Thursday Night Football match between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code GODBLESS at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, the crew discusses their favorite films based on true stories. We explore which films genuinely qualify as “real” based on how accurately they portray their subjects, and we debate whether “based on a true story” films still hold the same cultural value as we move into 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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With the Dolphins announcing they are benching Tua, Stugotz and Mikey A wonder who is at fault for his poor play. What is Tua's future in the NFL? Friend of the show Austin Ekeler stops by to tell us how his rehab is going since tearing his Achilles earlier in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Bear sent Stugotz two text messages on Sunday, including one that he might want back. Could Joe Burrow really be done with football? Or is he just done with the Bengals? You won't trick the Bear into betting on Tulane or JMU. Plus, where is the best place to buy a $1.1 billion lotto ticket. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code GODBLESS at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The AFC playoff race has become unpredictable as several of the conference's top contenders continue to slide. The Kansas City Chiefs took another loss, falling 20–10 at home to the Houston Texans. The Baltimore Ravens dropped a divisional game to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 27–22. And the Cincinnati Bengals suffered a potentially season-ending setback on the road against the Buffalo Bills, losing 39–34. With three preseason AFC favorites trending downward, what is more likely: • All three teams missing the playoffs? • Or one of them catching fire and making a deep postseason run? And of the three quarterbacks — Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow — who is having the true “season from hell”? We break down the AFC landscape, the quarterback struggles, and what each franchise can still salvage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, the crew discusses TV series that went on longer than they probably should have. We debate which shows fall into this category, explain why they should have concluded earlier, and highlight particular seasons that would have made great finales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bear joins Stugotz and Mikey A to "Talk it Out" on the Week 15 NFL games. Stugotz and Bear have entirely different best bets of the week. Bear has people the specialize in very specific bets he makes on any given day. Plus, how does Bear see things playing out at Michigan as they look to find a new coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2025–26 college football regular season has officially wrapped, and conference championship weekend delivered several major upsets that reshaped the playoff landscape. With new champions crowned and unexpected losses across the board, the committee's final 12-team selection has sparked plenty of debate. Did the committee get it right? Which teams earned their spot, and which programs were left out in the cold? We break down the biggest wins, the surprising losses, and what the national championship bracket looks like heading into January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Week 14 belonged to the NFC North, as all eyes were on three statement wins across the division. The Detroit Lions dominated the Cowboys at home, 44–30. The Minnesota Vikings shut out the Commanders, 31–0. The Green Bay Packers revived their rivalry with a crucial 28–21 home win over the Bears. Which of these games stood out the most? And with the regular season winding down, who has the edge to win the NFC North based on the remaining schedules? Remaining Schedules:Chicago Bears: CLE, GB, SF, DETDetroit Lions: LAR, PIT, MIN, CHIGreen Bay Packers: DEN, CHI, BAL, MIN We break down momentum, matchups, and which team is best positioned to close strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This week, the crew breaks down one of the biggest entertainment stories of the year, Netflix acquiring Warner Bros., plus Pete Hegseth's “double tap” controversy, Sydney Sweeney's response to critics, and Pharrell addressing backlash to his political comments. Timestamps • 01:34 | Fun Facts • 09:23 | Best Thing Seen • 38:27 | Netflix Buys Warner Bros. • 78:53 | Pete Hegseth “Double Tap” • 95:12 | Pharrell Responds to Critics • 118:05 | Sydney Sweeney This Week's Topics Netflix buys Warner Bros. in $82.7B deal (Trending) →https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-82-7-billion-deal-1236601034/ “Who's the first person you'd talk to in heaven?” — Crew discussion Is Trump restarting the war on drugs? →https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/06/politics/war-on-drugs-trump-boat-strikes-venezuela Sydney Sweeney addresses American Eagle backlash →https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sydney-sweeney-american-eagle-campaign-rcna247738 Pharrell responds to political criticism →https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/soundbite-pharrell-williams-responds-backlash-102000162.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joining Stugotz on today's God Bless Football is Josh Pate — a man who went from talking into his phone in a parked car pretending he was on the radio to flying private while covering college football. Josh breaks down his unlikely rise to the top of the sport, including how he's reached a point where Texas Tech's head coach is publicly saying he should be the Commissioner of College Football. Then, the guys dive into the chaos at Michigan with Sherrone Moore's firing and debate how many teams in this year's playoff field can realistically win the national title. Finally, a game of Pate or Hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2005 neo-western romantic drama Brokeback Mountain, starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. We discuss how the film industry reacted to a blockbuster centered on homosexuality in the early 2000s, and we debate whether this film serves as a strong representation of the LGBTQ community in modern cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trey Wingo battles food poisoning to join Stugotz on today's episode. They break down Philip Rivers' return, and while his stats were not great, Stugotz loved Justin Herbert's grit playing through a broken hand. After more NFL talk, Trey remembers Stuart Scott and what made the late anchor unforgettable before ESPN debuts its latest 30 for 30, Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Golic isn't as mad about Miami making the CFP over Notre Dame as he is that Alabama is in over them. Golic will be curious to see what kind of changes are made after the season to fix some of the issues with the current College Football Playoff setup. Plus, does Mike have it in him to make a return to the field like Phillip Rivers might? Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code GODBLESS at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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With Notre Dame getting left out of the playoffs, Stugotz had to check in with GoJo to see how he's doing. Did the committee do the right thing? Should Notre Dame update their sign in their stadium to reflect their opt-out? Taylor can't stop thinking about how great a last name Bevacqua is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lions beat the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football and Stugotz and Mikey think both of these teams could go on runs if they made the playoffs. The return of talking it out has Mikey trying to convince Stu to take a 2 win team to cover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Simms talks about how he was wrong in his initial evaluation of Patriots' QB Drake Maye, but still has Matthew Stafford winning the MVP. Simms shares how he wound up with black and blue penis after a game in Foxboro. Plus, who should make the CFP and his Thursday Night Football bet between the Cowboys and Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.