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WWE Money in the Bank 2025 is barreling down the road with matches and qualifiers being ironed out on TV. Host Adam Silverstein & co-host Chris Vannini cover a bevy WWE news [6:35], including WrestleMania 42 being pulled from New Orleans and a breakneck schedule that is driving the guys crazy. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into The Main Event [29:05] as Seth Rollins welcomes Bronson Reed to the fold, Jey Uso stays repetitive with GUNTHER, Karrion Kross instigates Sami Zayn and CM Punk saves at the conclusion of Monday Night Raw for the third straight week. The guys then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [47:35], including Liv Morgan rejoining Judgment Day, the Wyatt Sicks returning to TV, Tiffany Stratton getting the best of Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, Lyra Valkyria holding her own with Becky Lynch, Solo Sikoa continuing to grow his character, possible shifts for Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley, and much more including Money in the Bank qualifiers being won by Giulia, LA Knight and Penta. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2025 from Tampa delivered two major returns, a world championship match and significant storytelling for WWE Money in the Bank 2025. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss Cody Rhodes returning to get Jey Uso's back against John Cena and Logan Paul, R-Truth delivering in his role, Bronson Reed surprising alongside Seth Rollins & Bron Breakker against CM Punk & Sami Zayn, the booking of Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest inside a steel cage, Zelina Vega vs. Chelsea Green, Jesse "The Body" Ventura on commentary and much more. The guys also analyze what to expect over the next few months in WWE. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event is back just two weeks before WWE Money in the Bank 2025. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open discussing the latest WWE news [5:35] before attacking The Main Event [17:30], an ultimate preview of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event from Tampa with predictions for the four-match card. The guys discuss Jey Uso fighting a war on three fronts against Logan Paul, GUNTHER and Seth Rollins; CM Punk and Sami Zayn teaming up; Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre rematching in a steel cage; and John Cena battling R-Truth. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:05:25], including a Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax banger, Kairi Sane's return, Zoey Stark's injury, Roxanne Perez and Giulia being separated, plus Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley and Solo Sikoa qualifying for Money in the Bank. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOVerCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
With Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes absent, is WWE experiencing a post-WrestleMania 41 lull? Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into the fallout from WWE Backlash 2025 [8:45] and the latest WWE news [19:00] before exploring that topic in The Main Event [27:45]. The guys discuss Sami Zayn standing in for Reigns teaming with CM Punk against Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, Reigns' lacking presence affecting the main storyline on Monday Night Raw and Jey Uso preparing for Logan Paul and GUNTHER simultaneously. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then tackle The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [47:40], including whether IYO SKY & Rhea Ripley beating Roxanne Perez & Giulia was the right call, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair separately adjusting their gimmicks, Alexa Bliss returning on SmackDown, and lacking development for the Street Profits, Fraxiom, Karrion Kross and other superstars. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Chris Vannini, Senior CFB Writer for The Athletic joins the show to discuss the future of college sports and what it may look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WWE Backlash 2025 featured John Cena vs. Randy Orton for one last time in the main event as part of a match card that largely overdelivered. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Backlash results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the rollercoaster Cena-Orton finish concluding a match that exceeded expectations, the involvement of R-Truth, Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch putting on the match of the night, GUNTHER dominating Pat McAfee, Dominik Mysterio's first title defense against Penta and Jeff Cobb debuting to aid Jacob Fatu against Drew McIntyre, LA Knight and Damian Priest. The guys also break down what to expect for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, the next of many special events over the new couple of months. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Backlash 2025 has suddenly arrived with a unique match card headlined by John Cena vs. Randy Orton for one last time. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE Backlash ultimate preview [1:32:30] breaking down all five matches. Will Cena's heel run get a lift from Orton in St. Louis? Is GUNTHER going to squash Pat McAfee? Should Becky Lynch beat Lyra Valkyria with Bayley waiting in the wings? Are Dominik Mysterio (vs. Penta) or Jacob Fatu (vs. LA Knight, Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest) going to lose after claiming their first championships? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with WWE news [2:00] and The Main Event [23:20] diving into an unexpected Jey Uso vs. Seth Rollins title match interrupted by CM Punk. The guys also cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:10] featuring IYO SKY, Roxanne Perez, Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Aleister Black, Fraxiom, Penta, Austin Theory, Rusev and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE released more than a dozen superstars across the main roster and developmental headlined by Dakota Kai, Braun Strowman, Cora Jade and Gigi Dolan. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini quickly convene to provide instant reaction and analysis both to the individual releases and the semi-annual practice. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a look at how WWE releases in 2025 compare with those of the past before diving into the circumstances of these cuts and what the future holds for the likes of Kayden Carter & Katana Chance, Shayna Baszler, Eddy Thorpe, Riley Osborne, Oro Mensah and Jakkara Jackson. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Backlash 2025 is suddenly straight ahead with John Cena vs. Randy Orton topping a controversial card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini cover the uneven Cena-Orton build in The Main Event [30:05] while focusing on Sami Zayn standing up to Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, plus the Street Profits winning an all-time TLC match over DIY and Motor City Machine Guns. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:19:45], including Becky Lynch feuding with Lyra Valkyria, Jey Uso vs. Logan Paul and GUNTHER vs. Pat McAfee being set for Backlash, Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax and Jade Cargill vs. Naomi continuing, Aleister Black returning as wife Zelina Vega wins her first singles title, plus IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley getting over as Roxanne Perez, Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer remain on Raw. The guys open with WWE news [2:35] on Rey Mysterio, Bayley and The Rock. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE WrestleMania 41 may be in the books, but the company is not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini wrap up the weekend with a breakdown of Paul Levesque (Triple H) serving as headliner for the WWE Hall ofFame Class of 2025 [2:50] before "The Silver King" dives into NXT [29:40], including a second look at NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 results and a review of the follow up. Adam discusses Stephanie Vaquer's fast track to the main roster, whether Oba Femi vs. Trick Williams remains in the cards, what Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez vs. Tatum Paxley & Gigi Dolan -- and the existence of Sol Ruca & Zaria -- says about the women's tag team titles, botched creative involving Ricky Saints and the what to expect in the future for DarkState, D'Angelo Family, NQCC and Chase U. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE WrestleMania 41 is in the books, but the WWE Raw After WrestleMania was reborn Monday night with dramatic developments and multiple surprises. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into The Main Event [1:27:00] breaking down John Cena as the Last Real WWE Champion with Randy Orton attacking, Bron Breakker joining Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman against Roman Reigns and CM Punk, plus Becky Lynch turning heel as Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez win back their titles. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with an extended second look at WWE WrestleMania 41 results [7:00], including The Rock's lack of involvement [48:15] and eventual explanation [1:17:10], before tackling The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:52:35], including GUNTHER choking out Pat McAfee, Sami Zayn celebrating with Jey Uso, Stephanie Vaquer surprising IYO SKY and both Rusev and JD McDonagh returning. Plus, the latest WWE news [2:16:05] on major events, AAA and "WWE Unreal." Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE WrestleMania 41 began with a bang and ended with a whimper as a controversial Night 2 main event featuring John Cena, Cody Rhodes and Travis Scott -- but not The Rock -- disappointed. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE WrestleMania 41 results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss why the WWE title booking fell apart, IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley standing as an all-time match, surprises from Becky Lynch and Joe Hendry, what's next for Randy Orton plus Lyra Valkyria and Liv Morgan, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin crashing an ATV, Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest delivering to expectation, Bron Breakker and Dominik Mysterio alongside Penta and Finn Balor, frustrations in AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul and much more. Plus, what will happen in WWE coming out of WrestleMania? Stick with us for continued coverage, and follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE WrestleMania 41 began with a bang as an epic main event featuring Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman on Night 1 Saturday set the stage for Night 2 Sunday. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE WrestleMania 41 results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss the shocking climax to the main event, whether Jey Uso deserved to take down GUNTHER, Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair getting messy, LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu and Jade Cargill vs. Naomi delivering, Rey Fenix replacing Rey Mysterio against El Grande Americano and why War Raiders vs. New Day was on the card. The guys also dive into daytime WrestleMania shows, a Bayley injury storyline that could involve Becky Lynch and WWE buying Lucha Libre AAA in a shocking announcement. Stick with us all weekend for full coverage of WrestleMania 41. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE WrestleMania 41 is fast approaching with headlines surrounding the company not slowing down. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into ton of news-making media moments that have made the Road to WrestleMania even more controversial. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with some final thoughts about the WWE WrestleMania 41 card [7:45] before discussing drastic changes to WWE across the last year under TKO ownership [52:00], the platforming of particular celebrities and political leanings [1:03:45], Roman Reigns discussing retirement and Hollywood [1:12:00], John Cena not shying away from Vince McMahon [1:17:15], Paul Levesque's thoughts on WrestleMania and critics of WWE creative [1:21:30], and Nick Khan covering a few business-related topics [1:41:20]. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 41. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE WrestleMania 41 has arrived with a loaded match card for the 2025 edition of the Showcase of the Immortals. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive with Getting Over's signature WWE WrestleMania 41 ultimate preview [50:45] breaking down every match across Night 1 and Night 2 [1:49:40] with predictions and analysis. Will heel John Cena end Cody Rhodes' title reign, and should The Rock get involved? Who will emerge from Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins with Paul Heyman lurking? Will IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley live up to the hype? Is Jey Uso poised to beat GUNTHER? And what does it all mean for the next year in WWE? “The Silver King” and “Vintage” open with The Main Event [6:00] discussing the go-home Monday Night Raw and who has been left off the WrestleMania 41 card before The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [35:45] investigates what's ahead for Randy Orton, Chelsea Green and others. Stick with us all week for full coverage of WrestleMania 41. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
Chris Vannini from The Athletic hops on the show to share some more perspective on the Vols, Nico, and the CFB landscape. There is a new article that has some Bill Belichick's emails from UNC. We finish up the show with some more thoughts on the NFL Draft and the newest mock from Kiper and Yates at ESPN.
WWE stepped up its game across Raw and SmackDown, igniting the build for WrestleMania 41, though a variety of issues continue to impact the card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [16:50] dissecting CM Punk using his "favor" to claim Paul Heyman from Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins standing out in the triple threat build, and the Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena build lacking with so little time before the show of shows. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [53:10] where they break down Kevin Owens' neck injury cancelling his match with Randy Orton, Jey Uso getting his lick back against GUNTHER, Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton getting messy, IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley being made official, Rey Fenix debuting in WWE, Jade Cargill vs. Naomi making history, Lyra Valkyria vs. Bayley delivering, El Grande Americano getting over and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Seth Rollins all delivered as the WWE WrestleMania 41 card developed and the Road to WrestleMania 41 ignited. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive deep in The Main Event [22:30] exploring Rhodes vs. Cena finally getting on track, Punk reaching a career milestone and the massive triple threat with Reigns and Rollins still leaving something to be desired. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with WWE news around WrestleMania [8:40] and attack The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from Monday Night Raw and SmackDown [1:35:00], including GUNTHER vs. Jey Uso leveling up, Rhea Ripley getting closer to joining IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair, Naomi delivering a career promo, Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton taking a step forward and the latest involving Randy Orton, Kevin Owens, AJ Styles, Logan Paul, Liv Morgan, LA Knight, Jacob Fatu, Bron Breakker Penta, Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE continued its European tour with crowds hot while Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, relatively, were not. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a look at issues with WWE's presentation and promotion [8:15] before entering The Main Event [27:05] where they break down Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk being made official out of a thin segment, John Cena planning to retire with the WWE championship after beating Cody Rhodes and why the build to WWE WrestleMania 41 remains sluggish with three weeks left. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:15:30] diving into Charlotte Flair doing Tiffany Stratton no favors, IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley becoming convoluted, Randy Orton planning to kick Kevin Owens' head off, Jey Uso literally slipping against GUNTHER, intercontinental title build with Bron Breakker and Finn Balor, plus the controversial debut of El Grade Americano. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE began a three-week sojourn in Europe with Cody Rhodes confronting heel John Cena for the first time ahead of their showdown at WWE WrestleMania 41. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into The Main Event [27:05] breaking down Cena turning on WWE fans as Cody left him speechless in their first face-to-face, what to expect as the feud develops and the build for Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk moving at an excruciatingly slow pace. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:05:10], including Royal Rumble winners Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair failing to resonate; IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley developing nicely; Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens, Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest and Bron Breakker vs. Penta coming into focus; and The Street Profits winning the WWE Tag Team Championships. The guys open with WWE news [8:30] on WrestleMania 41 plans in Las Vegas and a surprisingly short episode of Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE built two star-studded triple threat matches in one night as the Road to WrestleMania 41 continued heating up across Monday Night Raw and SmackDown. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a triple Main Event [15:55] breaking down Cody Rhodes' callouts of John Cena and The Rock, Roman Reigns returning to interrupt CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins inside a steel cage and Bianca Belair twice shining bright alongside Naomi, Jade Cargill, IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley. “The Silver King” opens with some WWE news [5:40] with “Vintage” joining for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:17:40] covering problems with booking of GUNTHER vs. Jey Uso and Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair, LA Knight winning the United States championship, AJ Styles feuding with Logan Paul and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
AEW Revolution 2025 kicked off the company's pay-per-view calendar with a bang ... and plenty of blood. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down AEW Revolution results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" dive into controversy involving Jon Moxley, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage; the Hollywood Ending between Toni Storm and Mariah May; Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher going wild inside a steel cage; Swerve Strickland ending his feud with Ricochet; Kenny Omega overcoming Konosuke Takeshita; the hate-filled brawl between Hangman Page and MJF; Mercedes Mone's latest title defense; plus much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football
Who are the college football breakout stars in 2025? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris draft the players with the greatest potential to burst out onto the scene this season (like Texas' Arch Manning and Oregon's Dante Moore)! Plus, the ACC is safe...for now; the end of the CFP committee may be nearing; Colorado and Deion's completely normal recruiting cycle & One Cool Thing. Rundown: - The ACC is safe...for now (2:45) - New CFP Committee members & the end drawing near? (11:15) - Breakout player draft (20:00) - Break player draft honorable mentions (43:00) - Colorado & Deion Sanders' very normal recruiting cycle (48:30) - One Cool Thing/One Uncool Thing (55:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football
College football coaches, executives, and GMs opined, on the promise of anonymity, about the CFB transfer portal to The Athletic. David Ubben and Chris Vannini welcome Sam Khan Jr., who helped report and author the aforementioned CFB staffers' thoghts, onto Until Saturday. Who landed the best QB? Who won the portal? How much does a DE, QB, RB, and other positions cost? Plus, the ACC, Clemson & FSU saga may be nearing its end, do CFB's new rules matter, Texas dominated the NFL Combine, and coin toss mania takes over CBB. Rundown: - CFB heels & John Cena (:30) - ACC, Clemson & FSU nearing settlement (3:00) - Transfer portal confidential: Who landed the best QB? Won the offseason? (7:45) - New rule changes, and do they even matter? (34:00) - The Texpert weighs in on Texas at the Combine (50:00) - Coin flips! (54:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Sam Khan Jr. (@skhanjr) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fallout from the John Cena heel turn on Cody Rhodes at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 continues reverberate in WWE and beyond. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open by diving into the latest news [7:45] before taking a second look at what's ahead for Cody against Cena and The Rock [28:25]. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then hit The Main Event [1:19:25] breaking down CM Punk ethering his enemies before brawling with Seth Rollins on sight and IYO SKY shocking the world by beating Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's World Championship with Bianca Belair watching. The guys then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:40:55], including GUNTHER making Jey Uso's life hell, the latest involving the Intercontinental and United States championships, and surprising positive momentum for Chad Gable and LWO. Plus, the updated WWE WrestleMania 41 card as it stands. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
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The Road to WrestleMania 41 was set on fire as WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 concluded with an explosive, historic segment involving The Rock, Cody Rhodes and John Cena. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic immediately after the show to break down WWE Elimination Chamber results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take a deep dive into John Cena's heel turn and alignment with The Rock, Cody dropping an "F-bomb," Travis Scott's involvement and what it all means for the WrestleMania card. The guys also discuss Kevin Owens destroying Sami Zayn in an unsanctioned match, surprise returns of Randy Orton and Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair emerging to face Rhea Ripley in a dream match, Trish Stratus shining in Toronto and what's ahead for CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan, Naomi, Alexa Bliss, Logan Paul and others at WrestleMania 2025 in Las Vegas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football
Why are college football spring games dropping like flies? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris examine spring game's terminality, and they discuss why they're so important to CFB. Does 2025 have the best Week 1 slate ever? The guys power rank a loaded 2025 opening weekend. Lastly, Ben from Sarasota left a voicemail to posit a very interesting playoff proposal. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 is the last major hurdle before the Road to WrestleMania 41 kicks into high gear with WWE creating major headlines. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [22:25], a second look at The Rock and Cody Rhodes with Seth Rollins getting involved. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then offer our signature WWE Elimination Chamber ultimate preview [1:26:05] breaking down the card with predictions. Are John Cena (or CM Punk) and Bianca Belair obvious winners? Is Kevin Owens in a must-win unsanctioned match with Sami Zayn? In between, Adam breaks down The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:40], including Belair & Naomi losing the women's tag team titles to Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez, Jacob Fatu's issues with Solo SIkoa, Jimmy Uso beating Drew McIntyre, the latest on Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, problems with New Day and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
The Rock set the Road to WrestleMania ablaze once again with a sudden appearance on WWE SmackDown confronting Cody Rhodes and announcing that WrestleMania 42 will be held in New Orleans. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the horn for an instant reaction to the developments. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” break down The Final Boss wanting Cody's soul, the entire friendship angle, substantial problems with the concept and content of the storyline and how it may play out potentially involving Roman Reigns, John Cena, CM Punk and Seth Rollins. The guys also break down plans for WrestleMania 41 and WrestleMania 42 as well as the recent direction of WWE press conferences. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football
College football is tilting on its axis after the SEC and Big Ten met to discuss the future of the sport. While you THINK you may know what's going on, you don't have the full picture. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris break down what's really happening with the playoff, play-ins, the death of conference championships & more. Plus, we react to your bold takes! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football
Is the College Football Playoff expanding again? NBA All-Star weekend sucked, so we created our own CFB All-Star showcase. Oh, and David nearly traded hands with a soccer mom. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and NEW Until Saturday newsletter author Jason Kirk run the CFB gammut on a loaded podcast. Plus, what's 'The Carolina Blue Matter'? Rundown: - SEC & Big Ten meeting; playoff expansion coming? (3:15) - Team South vs Team World CFB All-Star Game (9:00) - The Carolina Blue Matter; Is UNC the next realignment domino? (24:30) - You storm the field, you lose? (31:30) - Our favorite off-season CFB troupes (35:30) - Jason lives out David's CFB25 dream (41:00) - David vs Soccer Mom (44:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Read The Athletic's 2025 predictions: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6092995/2025/01/28/college-football-playoff-heisman-predictions-2025/ Hosts: David Ubben (@DavidUbben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Jason Kirk (@JasonKirk_fyi) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 two weeks out and WrestleMania 41 in the distance, WWE put forth building blocks of storyline setups and qualifiers. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with The Main Event [26:50] diving into Cody Rhodes' unclear path into and out of WrestleMania, what to expect from Drew McIntyre going forward and the already hot build to Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens in an unsanctioned match. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then address The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [54:55], including Seth Rollins beating Finn Balor (again), GUNTHER mocking Jey Uso, Charlotte Flair challenging Tiffany Stratton, Trish Stratus returning to the ring, AJ Styles feuding with Bron Breakker, IYO SKY setting the stage for Rhea Ripley and problems with New Day and Shinsuke Nakamura. Plus, the latest WWE news [5:30] and The Last Word [2:00:40] covering sports trades and moments. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) and Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE spent the week simultaneously building Elimination Chamber 2025 and WrestleMania 41 with Jey Uso as the centerpiece across Monday Night Raw and SmackDown. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini break it down in The Main Event [27:20], including the build to GUNTHER, Jey's extended entrances and what it all means for Cody Rhodes. “The Silver King” and “Vintage” then dive into The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [50:45] with a focus on what's ahead for Roman Reigns, John Cena, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles and Logan Paul. The guys investigate problems with the build to Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton, what's next for Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY and why there has been a lack of focus on the intercontinental and United States titles. Adam and Chris open by discussing Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar and recent WWE releases [1:11]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football
Texas, Oregon, Alabama, LSU, Michigan, and many other prominent programs are lead by coaches without a national championship to their name. Who will match Ryan Day and Ohio State as the next first-time CFB national championship coach? Chris Vannini and Ralph Russo draft three title-less coaches each, and debate whose lineup is better and why. Later, we answer your mailbag questions, including 'does recruiting even matter anymore'? Plus, what we learned from the Super Bowl and the Eagles' win. Rundown: - Drafting the next first-time CFB title-winning coach (2:30) - Mailbag question via Jeff H.: Does recruiting matter anymore in the portal era? (31:45) - Question via Kevin.brock77: Who makes the decisions about conf championship & Army-Navy dates? (35:30) - Question via Brandon S.: Whose seat is hotter: Mike Locksley or Mike Gundy? (43:00) - Super Bowl takeaways (47:15) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Ralph Russo (@ralphDrussoATH) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ohio State inked Ryan Day to a massive deal, and Brian Hartline was promoted to OC. Is a 2026 natty repeat in progress? Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to both deals, and they brainstorm potential DC candidates for OSU. Later, the guys discuss possible new rule changes coming to college football. They also share their top three ACC and Big 12 games after both conferences' schedules released. Before clocking out, the guys dicsuss dynasties ahead of the Super Bowl with the Chiefs and Eagles. Rundown: - NBA's Luka Doncic trade explained in CFB terms (2:15) - OSU extends Ryan Day & promoted Brian Hartline -- will it work? (6:30) - Potentional OSU DC coordinators (17:00) - New fake injury rules? (20:30) - Top 3 ACC/Big 12 games of 2025 (26:30) - Why do people hate dynasties? (37:00) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Road to WrestleMania 41 is full-steam ahead with major matches on the horizon. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open with a second look at 2025 WWE Royal Rumble results [6:00] -- led by controversy created from Jey Uso's win -- before breaking down WWE news [50:20], including Triple H in the WWE Hall of Fame and Drew McIntyre getting angry at work. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then hit The Main Event [59:55] covering Jey's electric Raw appearance against GUNTHER, setting up Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk, Kevin Owens attacking Sami Zayn and Charlotte Flair again struggling upon being overpushed in a return. The guys then attack The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:40:55], including New Day's refresh, AJ Styles on Raw, Penta's booking and much more. Plus, The Last Word [2:03:45] looks at Super Bowl LIX and Kendrick Lamar. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
The Road to WrestleMania 41 is underway as the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble delivered one surprise after another in Indianapolis. Shortly after one of WWE's biggest shows of the year ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic to break down WWE Royal Rumble results with reactions and grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss all the surprises, debuts and returns in the Royal Rumble matches with Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair reigning as Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, John Cena, Logan Paul, AJ Styles, IShowSpeed, Jacob Fatu, Bron Breakker, Alexa Bliss, Trish Stratus, Nikki Bella, Jordynne Grace, Roxanne Perez and others stunned the crowd. The guys also discuss Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens in a ladder match for the WWE championship and what to expect at WrestleMania in Las Vegas. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
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Which college football programs aced or flunked their coaching cylce hires? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Bruce Feldman distribute coaching cycle report cards to North Carolina, UCF, West Virginia, Purdue, and more schools. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WWE Royal Rumble 2025 kicks off the Road to WrestleMania 41 with two eponymous matches and a star-studded card. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini present Getting Over's signature WWE Royal Rumble ultimate preview [1:39:00] breaking down all four matches with predictions. Will Cody Rhodes beat Kevin Owens and walk out as WWE champion? Is CM Punk an obvious winner? Might Roman Reigns or John Cena surprise? Will Becky Lynch and Alexa Bliss join Charlotte Flair in returning to WWE? What matches will be made for WrestleMania 41 [2:29:45] in a few months? "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with a second look at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event [5:00] and a deluge of news [15:30] before The Main Event [33:40] covers go-home Royal Rumble build, including Drew McIntyre confronting Paul Heyman. The guys then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [48:15], including the transfer window, JD McDonagh's scary moment and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event delivered nostalgia and entertainment on a show that popped fans but was otherwise not that newsworthy. Shortly after it ended, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini jumped on the mic to review WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results with grades in Getting Over's signature instant analysis. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" discuss GUNTHER retaining over Jey Uso and Rhea Ripley taking down Nia Jax in predictable but exciting matches, Jacob Fatu captivating fans despite not beating Braun Strowman, Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens getting heated with Shawn Michaels, and Sheamus failing to take down Bron Breakker. Plus, an evaluation through two Saturday Night's Main Events and what to expect on the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble go-home shows? Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
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What did we learn about college football in 2024 that can be applied to 2025 and beyond? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris share three lessons each that they learned this past season. From elite QBs being gratuitous to the SEC media machine sputtering, the guys proffer up their takeaways. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ohio State beat Notre Dame to win the College Football Playoff national championship, the first of the 12-team era. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris react to the Ryan Day's legacy, the Buckeyes' place among the all-time greats, Notre Dame's rally & future, the Big Ten overtaking the SEC, and the end of superteams. Plus, what did we make of the first-ever 12-team field? Rundown: - Ohio State beats Notre Dame (:05) - Notre Dame hat tip (7:00) - Ryan Day's place in CFB (8:00) - Where OSU ranks among all-time teams (18:00) - The last superteam (24:00) - The Big Ten plants its flag (27:15) - Did the 12-team CFP work? (33:10) - Kirk Herbstreit postgame comments (41:30) - Despite the hate, the game was still the game (44:45) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WWE and TNA Wrestling announced a significant partnership involving NXT as AEW returned and debuted important names to start 2025. Host Adam Silverstein is joined by co-host Chris Vannini to discuss the WWE-TNA deal [4:00] before "The Silver King" breaks down another story-packed NXT [25:15] featuring Bayley confronting Roxanne Perez and DIY eyeing Nathan Frazer & Axiom. Oba Femi began his reign as Ethan Page's ego overflowed and the women's division again took center stage. Adam next covers two weeks of AEW [44:25] featuring the returns of Kenny Omega and Samoa Joe, Jon Moxley fighting Powerhouse Hobbs while feuding with Adam Copeland and FTR, MJF taking a misogynistic turn with Jeff Jarrett, Malakai Black moving on and Toni Storm becoming No. 1 contender for Mariah May. Follow Getting Over on Twitter (@GettingOverCast) & Bluesky (@GettingOver).
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Texas and Ohio State meet in the College Football Playoff at the Cotton Bowl. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris preview the semifinal matchup first before predicting the winner. How will Texas defend Jeremiah Smith? Would you rather have Will Howard or Quinn Ewers at QB? Who will win in the redzone? Plus, what a national championship would mean for each CFP coach. Rundown: - Weather update (1:00) - Jeremiah Smith vs Texas' secondary (3:15) - Will Howard or Quinn Ewers? (9:30) - Does Texas need to run the ball effectively to win? (14:00) - Elite interior d-lines meet + redzone significance (18:45) - Predictions (26:15) - How Dame almost lost Alabama a national championship (28:45) - Special teams importance & Texas' winning formula (32:30) - What's on the line for each remaining CFP coach (36:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Penn State takes on Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff at the Orange Bowl. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris preview Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions' offense taking on Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame's defense. Plus, which losing CFP team are we most confident in moving forward, and Damien's New Year's Resolution for Alabama. Rundown: - Penn State vs Notre Dame preview (1:00) - Marcus Freeman & James Franklin will make CFB history (25:15) - Orange Bowl predictions (30:15) - Losing CFP teams we're most confident in going into 2025 (35:00) - Alabama's New Year's Resolutions (43:15) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Non-playoff bowl season is over. How confident are we in Alabama, Florida, Michigan, and others going into the 2025 season based on their bowl win or loss? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Scott Dochterman provide a confidence rating from 1 to 5 (with 5 being most confident) in several teams post-bowl season. Rundown: - Michigan is due for a huge 2025 (1:15) - BYU, 2025 dark horses? (7:30) - Can Florida's promising end to 2024 carry into 2025? (11:15) - Will Nebraska plateau next season? (16:15) - Navy's momentum (19:00) - Kansas State's upside (23:00) - Washington & Demond William's encouraging finish (26:00) - Alabama's bleak 2025? (28:15) - Brent Venables hot seat watch? (35:00) - Does Iowa's 2025 hinge on a portal QB? (40:00) - NC State's in trouble (44:00) - Colorado's rising stock (47:15) Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Which college football programs won and lost this winter transfer portal cycle? David Ubben and Chris Vannini react to The Athletic's Transfer Portal Timeshare Salesman's, Manny Navarro, list of portal winners and losers. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini) Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Notre Dame suffocated Georgia in the College Football Playoff at the Sugar Bowl. David Ubben and Chris Vannini react to Marcus Freeman, Riley Leonard, and the Irish defense's massive win, but was it the biggest win in program history? Kirby Smart's UGA doesn't look the same, why? Oh, and why has the SEC stunk this year? Plus, an early look at the Penn State-ND Orange Bowl, and the guys chat about playoff expansion and re-seeding. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices