Podcasts about Parity

We wrap up year 13 of BASS with the last episode of 2025: Philip Rivers is back at age 44 and he's raising some questions about the current state of NFL QBs. College Football is "college" in name only these days. Parity is the name of the game in the NFL this season. Is Jordan Love actually any good? Andy's Bears are finally on the right side of a miracle comeback in the Bears - Packers rivalry and all the usual BASS type stuff. Happy Holidays! We'll see you in 2026. 

Little Citrus is back for another holiday hot take speed round – Christmas edition!! Sarah and Alex share their opinions on artificial trees, gift cards as gifts, Hallmark movies, Die Hard and more. Then some hot takes from a few Slices and a couple of your favorite NWSL stars. Plus, a No. 3 pummels some No. 1s, when the student becomes the teacher, and protecting the money maker ahead of the big day. Vote for the Slice-ees here Check out Parity’s “wrapped” for women’s sports research here Read Eden Laase’s story about Sydni Summers here Watch the video of Cam Brink being fitted for a face mask here Watch the SNL sketch that references the reused gift bag here The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here The PWHL schedule can be found here The college gymnastics schedule can be found here The NCAA hockey schedule can be found here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com TikTok: @Spain.Sarah Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sports Chasers Monday Night Football Blitz – Episode 457 dives deep into college football playoff flaws, NFL parity, quarterback development, and stadium politics.The crew debates separate championships for Group of Five teams, breaks down Week 16 NFL results, and explains how teams use relocation threats to secure public funding. Insightful, direct, and unbiased sports talk for real fans.

In this conversation, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by Tim Fitzgerald of Go Powercat and Big 12 Insiders to discuss whether or not the Big 12 needs MORE parity after this season, how BYU got hosed by being LDS, and whose stock in the BIG 12 is UP and DOWN?! Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all year long!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Premier League Parity | Mecca of BanterIt's good to be back.This week on Mecca of Banter, Mecca and Conner break down Manchester United's wild 4–4 draw with Bournemouth—a match that somehow showed everything good, bad, and confusing about this team in 90 minutes. We dig into the first-half dominance, the second-half collapse, and what it all says about United's current identity.From Casemiro's ball-magnet chaos, to Bruno Fernandes pulling strings, to Kobbie Mainoo announcing himself as a match winner, we analyze individual performances, tactical decisions, and why United still feel one or two pieces away. The conversation widens to the rest of the Premier League, where parity feels real this season—Arsenal wobbling, Chelsea searching, and City lurking as always.Is this league as open as it feels? And is United closer than the table suggests? We get into all of it.Keywords: Premier League, Manchester United, football podcast, match review, tactics, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, transfers, player analysis00:00 – Welcome back & match overview02:53 – United's performance: dominance vs discipline05:38 – Casemiro, Amad & midfield control08:25 – Substitutions and momentum swings11:30 – Kobbie Mainoo's breakout moment14:25 – Defensive lapses & communication issues17:22 – Bruno Fernandes appreciation segment20:10 – Tactical flexibility & future direction22:59 – Player utilization & squad balance29:32 – Expectations vs reality34:21 – January transfer priorities39:08 – Premier League parity: who's real?42:00 – Recent matches & league-wide trends49:35 – Squad depth & what comes nextChaptersPremier League, Premier League parity, Manchester United, Man United, MUFC, Manchester United podcast, Premier League podcast, football podcast, soccer podcast, Man United Bournemouth, Bournemouth vs Manchester United, 4-4 draw, Premier League analysis, Premier League review, Manchester United analysis, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Kobbie Mainoo goal, Man United midfield, Premier League tactics, football tactics, player analysis, January transfer window, Man United transfers, Premier League title race, Arsenal Premier League, Chelsea Premier League, Manchester City Premier League, Premier League discussion, football banter, Mecca of Banter, soccer talk, football YouTube

On today's episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen clean up a few things from last weekend's UFC 323… including are excuses being made from Merab's camp for the performance against Petr Yan? Or, is it fair to say when pre-fight routines are interrupted, it changes the entire night? Also from UFC 323, Maycee Barber returned and continued her winning ways…. Can she make a run to become world champion like she has always aspired to be? Then, parity is taking over the UFC as championships continue to change hands month after month… Is it good for the sport or are dominant title reigns what the sport needs? And, this weekend we celebrate Stuart Scott during the 7th annual Stu Scott Fight Like Hell Night… The guys talk about their memories of the late great Stuart Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One and CBS joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the NFL parity right now, the Colts’ wild quarterback situation, the Seahawks hopes to win a title this season, and the 2025 AFC playoffs without top quarterbacks and Patrick Mahomes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with a look at the jumbled-up standings before bringing in former NHL goaltender and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (6:20). Vally shares his thoughts on NHL 'parity,' Andrei Vasilevskiy's injury, the Leafs' goaltending situation, the increase of goalie injuries around the league, the difficult environment for Thatcher Demko in Vancouver, the underlying numbers for why Auston Matthews' scoring is down, why Montreal should call up standout goalie prospect Jacob Fowler, and more. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss Vince Dunn's massive hit on Mats Zuccarello, Bill Daly's update on the Olympic ice, and the Avalanche lining up to use Nordiques jerseys against the Habs in their January meeting.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We're a month away from the NFL playoffs, and...is any team good? Are typically good teams bad? In any given week, it seems like a team could emerge victorious, then turn around and completely fall apart a mere week later. Do you trust any of these squads to win a stretch of games en route to a Super Bowl? We sure don't!Due to scheduling conflicts, this episode was recorded a week ahead of its air date. If more pandemonium unfolds in the meantime, that just feels incredibly on brand.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sports-r-dumb/donations

In the first hour, DVD discusses the Nashville Predators winning 4 out of the last 5, and is that a bad thing? The Athletics Editor Mitch Light joined DVD to discuss this week's championship match-ups, Vandy, and more. They also discuss College football new era of parity has arrived but will it last

David Smoak and Paul Catalina are joined by Pat Smith, Longtime SEC Radio Host and College Football Analyst, for a deep and candid conversation on the shifting balance of power across the SEC and the national landscape. Pat breaks down why Alabama's grip on the league has loosened, how Georgia's dominance has changed expectations, and why programs like Texas, Oklahoma, and even rising mid-tier SEC schools now see a real path to contention. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #sec #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the NHL, the parity in the league, the Avalanche's dominance at the top of the league, the shape of Canadian teams, the construction of the arena in Milan for the Olympics and the impact on the league and more.

Will starts by reflecting on the NFL's unusually balanced 2025 season and the Patriots' dominant, throwback-style win on Monday Night Football. He breaks down league-wide parity, the Pats' 10-game win streak, and why no truly “elite” team has emerged this year. Will then shifts to two major Boston sports trade anniversaries—Joe Thornton to the Sharks and the Red Sox' acquisition of Josh Beckett—exploring how each move shaped their franchises for years. He also offers quick thoughts on Lane Kiffin's controversial jump from Ole Miss to LSU, framing it as part of today's college-sports landscape. The episode wraps with an announcement of an upcoming 10-year reunion show featuring the original hosts of his first podcast.

49ers Insider for The Sports Leader & National Columnist for The Athletic, Mike Silver joins the show to recap the Brandon Aiyuk situation & the parity in the NFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49ers Insider for The Sports Leader & National Columnist for The Athletic, Mike Silver joins the show to recap the Brandon Aiyuk situation & the parity in the NFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pat McAfee Show used Austin's video of Steelers fans booing Renegade. The Chiefs, Ravens, and Lions all may miss the playoffs. wow. Are the Bears for real? Will the Texans beat Kansas City?

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Brian Batko was somewhat surprised the Steelers played Renegade when they did. Mike Tomlin said the Steelers identity "is 6-6, and I don't like it." Something is broken with the Steelers. The Pat McAfee Show used Austin's video of Steelers fans booing Renegade. The Chiefs, Ravens, and Lions all may miss the playoffs.

Send us a textThere is beginning to be some separation between the tops and bottoms of the standings, but the middle is still very much congested in both conferences.

There have been so many upsets in the NFL, and there are no power houses. Some of the best QBs sit outside the playoff picture. The guys debate if that is good or bad for the league.

Hour 2: Are There Any Good Teams in the NFL? Is the parity BAD for the league? Should the Jets avoid drafting a QB in this year's Draft? Should the Giants go after Mike Tomlin if he becomes available?

Dan and Grant are back with another round of 'We're Just Asking Questions.' This time, they are pondering whether the Los Angeles Clippers hold the fate of the NBA's parity era in their hands because to the first-round picks they must still send to the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s success this year in close games, the parity in the league right now, the method of 3v3 in overtime, Jared McCann’s status, and Thanksgiving plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWe review the scores of the week, 3 points separate 2nd through 12th in the East and 4th through 10th in the West!! Will this be the entire season?!?

Canadiens President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton joined OverDrive to discuss the perspective of the Canadiens' season, the parity in the NHL, the team seeking to make deals, the performance under Martin St. Louis, Tom Wilson's hit on Jake Evans and more.

Early morning driving struggles are real! The parity in the NFL is out of control this season. Last night the Texans beat the Bills and the defense dominated. The Bills struggles are just another example of teams playing inconsistent football and at this point, we have no idea who the great teams really are. :30- ICYMI Rick Neuheisel: we chatted with Coach on Tuesday and revisit the part of the conversation focused on the big matchups this weekend. :45- The Seahawks head to Nashville this weekend to face the Titans and we give our keys to a Seahawks victory, no cliches allowed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early morning driving struggles are real! The parity in the NFL is out of control this season. Last night the Texans beat the Bills and the defense dominated. The Bills struggles are just another example of teams playing inconsistent football and at this point, we have no idea who the great teams really are. :30- ICYMI Rick Neuheisel: we chatted with Coach on Tuesday and revisit the part of the conversation focused on the big matchups this weekend. :45- The Seahawks head to Nashville this weekend to face the Titans and we give our keys to a Seahawks victory, no cliches allowed!

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The Atlantic Division has been all over the place for 20 games, so we took the opportunity to investigate each division relative to our preseason expectations. We discussed the odd Canadiens, bad Leafs, interesting Kraken, and the Canucks. Later we hinted at some early Awards picks and tried to get Shawn to watch a movie. 

Week 11 is in the books!The guys are back to go through all of the week 11 action. Jon is kind of happy about a win for his Dolphins, but still bummed about the current state of his team. Schif is all-around bummed by his underperforming Falcons who are now without their starting quarterback. However, the league did not disappoint this week, with maybe the best slate of games we've had all season. There were overtime games, walk-off scores, comebacks and only a couple of blowouts. Parity wins the day every day! Some teams stood out as potential frontrunners, while others might be packing it up for the year. The guys break it all down.Listen in for the week's MVPs, Trash, Shit Got Learned and Speck Recipients. Enjoy!Music: Nils Landgren Funk Unit - Get Serious, Get A JobSupport this podcast at www.patreon.com/svenfl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 12 of the 2025 College Football season and Week 11 of the NFL delivered some big storylines. Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich break down all the action including those wins by the #11 Oklahoma Sooners & #5 Georgia Bulldogs. CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:00 QUICK WEEKEND RECAP02:40 FLORIDA VS OLE MISS05:00 GEORGIA BULLDOGS BITE BACK07:45 GUNNER STOCKTON: HEISMAN?08:30 GEORGIA BEATS TEXAS11:00 OKLAHOMA BEATS ALABAMA13:20 MISSOURI GETTING THEIR QB BACK?16:00 TEXAS A&M ALL-TIME COMEBACK21:00 HEISMAN RACE ODDS23:00 PREDICTING NEW CFP RANKINGS25:30 NOTRE DAME OR MIAMI FOR CFP?31:55 MAKING THE CFP33:30 TIME TO FADE THE CHIEFS?37:30 AFC WEST ODDS39:00 RAMS DEFEAT SEAHAWKS43:30 EARLY LINES WE'RE EYEING48:30 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Graham joined DJ & PK to talk all things football on a Football Friday with thoughts on the Big 12, BYU, Utah and NFL.

This episode explores why ASHP's Council on Public Policy has taken a fresh approach to a longstanding question: how should pharmacists be reimbursed for cognitive services? Joining the conversation are the council's secretary and a former member who is also a health-system leader. They break down the newly adopted Policy 2506, Payment Parity for Pharmacists' Services, discuss what it aims to accomplish for practicing pharmacists, and examine the broader implications if progress is achieved. The episode unpacks why policy language matters, traces the evolution of ASHP's stance on pharmacist payment parity, and explores how the new policy could help advance this critical issue. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

What do GLP-1 receptor agonists mean for the future of retinal disease? Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD, joins us to review the ever-evolving data on the relationship between retinal disease and GLP-1 RA use. Could these drugs protect against the development of retinal disease? And Julia Haller, MD, explains her vision of what the future of retina looks like. Who needs to be included in the crafting of best practices to ensure that retina specialists offer the highest quality care? Join us on this episode to find out. 

Anthony SanFilippo, Russ Joy, and Chris Therien are LIVE from Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly. The guys discuss the Sean Couturier vs. Matvei Michkov debate, the biggest takeaways thus far into the season, excitement around Porter Martone, and whether or not the Eastern Conference will remain this close all year.

College football has changed — but can Texas still rule the new era?

Dan Wilson didn't win manager of the year, as announced yesterday and Ian gets it. He likes him a lot, especially in the situation in which he was put. If Cal Raleigh doesn't win the MVP tomorrow, can a Mariner ever win it? How real is the east coast bias in baseball? Stewart Mandel, The Athletic joins Ian to break down the weekend that was in college football, where our local teams stand and what the CFP looks like right now. BREAKING: Anne McCoy is out as Athletic Director for Washington State. Mike Holmgren, The COACH joins Ian following the breaking news we got from WSU, and provides us some insight on the difference between college and pro football when it comes to job security. He also breaks down where the Seahawks are in the season, as well as the state of the NFL, as there are teams losing to those they shouldn't each week. Parity is king, so what makes one team better than the next? Coach previews the game Seattle has against the Rams this weekend and gives a specific breakdown of Matt Stafford. We check in on the text line! Plus, some more information on Anne McCoy's departure from WSU. FACT OR FICTION! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe joined OverDrive to discuss the Devils' elite start to the season, the coaching experience in New Jersey, the Devils' winning culture, the parity in the league, how he approaches the Eastern Conference and more.

Parker and Landon break down NASCAR's championship weekend, spotlighting Corey Heim's dominant Truck Series title and Jesse Love's Xfinity triumph. They dig into the pressure, strategy, and pit crew heroics that shaped the finales, plus the heartbreak for contenders like Connor Zilisch. The hosts analyze key Cup Series moments, including Denny Hamlin's near-miss and Kyle Larson's championship drive, while also debating NASCAR's playoff format, TV ratings, and upcoming rule changes. They wrap up with insights on the charter system lawsuit, listener feedback, and a preview of their next Q&A episode. Leave us a voicemail! https://moneylap.com Or email us! friends@themoneylap.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:10 - NASCAR Championship Weekend Overview 05:14 - Corey Heim's Truck Series Championship 07:21 - Jesse Love's Xfinity Series Championship 20:11 - Truck Series Race Decisions & Late-Race Restarts 23:15 - Xfinity Points, Licensing, and Rule Changes 25:14 - Age Limits & Series Integrity Debate 29:18 - Denny Hamlin's Heartbreak & Cup Race Recap 32:35 - Pit Stop Strategy & Lost Championship 44:07 - Hendrick Crew Chief Lineage & Leadership 50:19 - Restart Breakdown & Larson's Win 53:13 - Race Winner Overshadowed & Broadcast Choices 57:23 - Parity, Team Dominance & Denny's Future 1:00:18 - Overtime Rules & Format Critique 1:04:03 - TV Ratings, Viewership Trends & Media Deals 1:09:06 - NASCAR Antitrust Lawsuit Update 1:14:11 - Podcast Schedule & Listener Q&A Plans 1:16:36 - Outro (Timestamps are a rough timing and may require a little scrubbing to find the start of the topic) The Money Lap is the ultimate motorsport show (not a podcast) with Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill professional racecar drivers and hilarious hosts taking you through the world of motorsports. Covering NASCAR, F1, Indycar, and more, they'll provide the scoop, gossip, laughs, and stories from the racing biz. With over 2400 unique products currently in stock, Spoiler Diecast boasts one of the largest inventories in the industry. We are NASCAR focused, offering a wide range of diecast and apparel options. But that's not all. We've expanded our catalog to include diecast for dirt/sprint cars, Indycar, and F1. As passionate racing fans ourselves, we're constantly growing our offerings to cater to different forms of racing. Use promo code "moneylap" for free shipping. https://www.spoilerdiecast.com/ Copyright 2025, Pixel Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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This week on The Off The Charts Football Podcast, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, and Bryce Rossler looked into parity and game quality across the league this season, touched on the NFL trade deadline and a few potential candidates, then did a deep-dive preview of the Texans-Broncos and Bill-Chiefs games.Among the things they touched on: C.J. Stroud and his chances against a Broncos defense that is playing at a historic pace in terms of pressures and sacks and the Chiefs' success against one-high shells.Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh are joined by Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight and Silver Bulletin, to discuss his new NFL prediction model “ELWAY” and what it reveals about an unpredictable football league. Later in the show, OG Hang Up host Stefan Fatsis returns to talk about his new book on the dictionary, “Unabridged: The Thrill of and Threat to the Modern Dictionary,” and to share some of his favorite sports word definitions. The panel also previews the upcoming NBA season. Stefan sticks around to give a throwback style introduction to Ben's Afterball on the goofy mule-kicker comedy “Gus”. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel has GOAT talk aboutShohei Ohtani. NFL (3:54): The tricky world of football forcasting NBA (26:33): Will Wemby be great? Fatsis is back! (45:18): The prodigal host is unabridged Afterballs (1:05:08: Hee-haw (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh are joined by Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight and Silver Bulletin, to discuss his new NFL prediction model “ELWAY” and what it reveals about an unpredictable football league. Later in the show, OG Hang Up host Stefan Fatsis returns to talk about his new book on the dictionary, “Unabridged: The Thrill of and Threat to the Modern Dictionary,” and to share some of his favorite sports word definitions. The panel also previews the upcoming NBA season. Stefan sticks around to give a throwback style introduction to Ben's Afterball on the goofy mule-kicker comedy “Gus”. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel has GOAT talk aboutShohei Ohtani. NFL (3:54): The tricky world of football forcasting NBA (26:33): Will Wemby be great? Fatsis is back! (45:18): The prodigal host is unabridged Afterballs (1:05:08: Hee-haw (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh are joined by Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight and Silver Bulletin, to discuss his new NFL prediction model “ELWAY” and what it reveals about an unpredictable football league. Later in the show, OG Hang Up host Stefan Fatsis returns to talk about his new book on the dictionary, “Unabridged: The Thrill of and Threat to the Modern Dictionary,” and to share some of his favorite sports word definitions. The panel also previews the upcoming NBA season. Stefan sticks around to give a throwback style introduction to Ben's Afterball on the goofy mule-kicker comedy “Gus”. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel has GOAT talk aboutShohei Ohtani. NFL (3:54): The tricky world of football forcasting NBA (26:33): Will Wemby be great? Fatsis is back! (45:18): The prodigal host is unabridged Afterballs (1:05:08: Hee-haw (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh are joined by Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight and Silver Bulletin, to discuss his new NFL prediction model “ELWAY” and what it reveals about an unpredictable football league. Later in the show, OG Hang Up host Stefan Fatsis returns to talk about his new book on the dictionary, “Unabridged: The Thrill of and Threat to the Modern Dictionary,” and to share some of his favorite sports word definitions. The panel also previews the upcoming NBA season. Stefan sticks around to give a throwback style introduction to Ben's Afterball on the goofy mule-kicker comedy “Gus”. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel has GOAT talk aboutShohei Ohtani. NFL (3:54): The tricky world of football forcasting NBA (26:33): Will Wemby be great? Fatsis is back! (45:18): The prodigal host is unabridged Afterballs (1:05:08: Hee-haw (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh are joined by Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight and Silver Bulletin, to discuss his new NFL prediction model “ELWAY” and what it reveals about an unpredictable football league. Later in the show, OG Hang Up host Stefan Fatsis returns to talk about his new book on the dictionary, “Unabridged: The Thrill of and Threat to the Modern Dictionary,” and to share some of his favorite sports word definitions. The panel also previews the upcoming NBA season. Stefan sticks around to give a throwback style introduction to Ben's Afterball on the goofy mule-kicker comedy “Gus”. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel has GOAT talk aboutShohei Ohtani. NFL (3:54): The tricky world of football forcasting NBA (26:33): Will Wemby be great? Fatsis is back! (45:18): The prodigal host is unabridged Afterballs (1:05:08: Hee-haw (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh are joined by Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight and Silver Bulletin, to discuss his new NFL prediction model “ELWAY” and what it reveals about an unpredictable football league. Later in the show, OG Hang Up host Stefan Fatsis returns to talk about his new book on the dictionary, “Unabridged: The Thrill of and Threat to the Modern Dictionary,” and to share some of his favorite sports word definitions. The panel also previews the upcoming NBA season. Stefan sticks around to give a throwback style introduction to Ben's Afterball on the goofy mule-kicker comedy “Gus”. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel has GOAT talk aboutShohei Ohtani. NFL (3:54): The tricky world of football forcasting NBA (26:33): Will Wemby be great? Fatsis is back! (45:18): The prodigal host is unabridged Afterballs (1:05:08: Hee-haw (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh are joined by Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight and Silver Bulletin, to discuss his new NFL prediction model “ELWAY” and what it reveals about an unpredictable football league. Later in the show, OG Hang Up host Stefan Fatsis returns to talk about his new book on the dictionary, “Unabridged: The Thrill of and Threat to the Modern Dictionary,” and to share some of his favorite sports word definitions. The panel also previews the upcoming NBA season. Stefan sticks around to give a throwback style introduction to Ben's Afterball on the goofy mule-kicker comedy “Gus”. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel has GOAT talk aboutShohei Ohtani. NFL (3:54): The tricky world of football forcasting NBA (26:33): Will Wemby be great? Fatsis is back! (45:18): The prodigal host is unabridged Afterballs (1:05:08: Hee-haw (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin kick off with some excitement around the Titans with a new head coach and Mike Vrabel coming back to Tennessee. Caleb Williams and the Bears make a statement, while the Falcons shocked the Bills. Is there concern over the Eagles and Bills losing to the Giants and Falcons? Matt points out the parity this season and re-ranks their Top 5. A rare fight after the Lions loss, Drew explains what happened. The Chiefs have rebounded and are back to being a contender. Drew expects Vrabel to want revenge against the Titans and the crowd could cheer their former head coach. Matt has been amazed at how big the NFL has gotten and how ratings are so much bigger than the playoffs of other sports. Is Baker Mayfield the new favorite for MVP? The Browns play the Dolphins this week and Shedeur Sanders is the backup, could he play in this game? Will the Jets win a game this season? Matt thinks the team should roll the dice on a QB rather than play Justin Fields. Matt and Drew pick their favorite 3 games in NFL Week 7. Drew is close to sounding the alarm on the Eagles if they don't find their offense this week. We wrap up with Survivor picks and TD parlays plus picking all the NFL games this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.