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**CzabeCast**

Steve Czaban is one of the most experienced daily sports talk radio hosts in the nation. In his 28 year professional career, Steve has worked for every major syndicated sports talk network (Sporting News, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Yahoo Sports Radio, SB Nation Radio), filled in as a guest host for popular national personality Jim Rome, and has worked locally in markets including Santa Barbara, Chicago, Milwaukee, Charlotte and Washington D.C. "The Czabe" has forged a unique style of no-bullshine honesty about sports: the games, the players, the issues. Now the CzabeCast gives fans a "bonus" 45 minutes of unfiltered Czabe content that cannot be found anywhere else! The Monday thru Thursday shows are absolutely free. On Friday's, it's a subscriber only show that you can subscribe to for just a few bucks a month by clicking here.

Latest Episodes:

The Case Keenum Story Is Why Football Teaches The Best Lessons Sep 30, 2026

Show notes

Czabe is in Nashville and connects with Fantasy Football World's Paul Charchian.

00:00 Exploring Nashville: First Impressions

02:46 The Growth of Nashville: A City on the Rise

06:04 Education and Racial Disparities: A Personal Reflection

08:57 The Case Keenum Story: A Journey of Resilience

12:12 The Drama of Sports: Male Bonding Through Competition

15:06 Quarterback Carousel: The Vikings' Dilemma

20:58 Kirk Cousins and the Vikings' Quarterback Dilemma

25:14 The Disposable Quarterback Era

30:24 The Packers' Struggles and the NFC North Shift

32:45 Balding Journeys and Personal Reflections

35:08 Trevor Lawrence's Controversial Kneel Down

40:03 Coaching Changes and Future Prospects

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Tuesday Power Lunch - Flopping Has Infected the NFL Like A Virus Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Czabe is joined by ANDY POLLIN and GENE WANG to talk sports over a lovely steakhouse lunch!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:49 Media Day and Sports Media Personalities

03:48 Washington Wizards and NBA Turnaround Potential

06:55 NFL Flopping and Rule Changes

08:48 The Problem with Replay and Referee Decisions

11:48 The Entertainment Value of the NFL

14:53 Commanders' Win and Turnover Analysis

19:07 NFL and League Policies on Flags and Penalties

21:46 Maryland Football and Coaching Challenges

25:01 Golf and Media Interactions with Scotty Scheffler

28:06 The Evolution of Coaching and Game Management

33:03 Clock Management and Decision-Making in the NFL

36:13 The Role of Analytics and Data in Sports

39:54 The Impact of Player Injuries and Load Management

45:01 Baseball Playoff Formats and Their Effectiveness

53:58 The Future of Sports and Analytics

59:54 Athletic Evolution and Injury Rates

01:04:54 Closing Remarks and Next Steps

The NFL Knows It Has An Unbeatable Sports Entertainment Product Sep 28, 2026

Show notes

Czabe runs solo on a Monday, and covers a lot of ground.

00:00 Introduction to the Sports Landscape

02:55 NFL Week 3 Highlights and Analysis

05:48 The NFL's Global Reach and Marketing Strategy

09:14 Game Analysis: Cowboys vs. Ravens in Brazil

12:11 Injury Concerns and Player Safety in the NFL

15:06 Cultural Observations and Fan Engagement

17:51 NFL Commentary and Broadcasting Dynamics

20:48 Wrap-Up and Personal Reflections on the Weekend

34:20 Winston and Mariota: A Historic Win

36:45 Old Man Rodgers: Still in the Game

38:57 Bengals' Struggles: Burrow's Late Game Woes

40:45 Commanders' Surprise Victory

42:07 Drake May's Decline: A Quarterback in Trouble

44:29 Trevor Lawrence's Controversial Decision

46:12 Niners' Injury Woes and Game Control

48:05 NFL Investigations: Jacobs' Domestic Violence Case

50:04 Iowa's Dramatic Victory: A Karmic Reversal

52:32 College Game Day: Politics and Entertainment

54:30 McAfee's Influence on College Game Day

56:19 Sark's Rationalization: Celebrating Unsportsmanlike Conduct

The College Sports Hellscape Has Arrived Sep 24, 2026

Show notes

Now, when your team doesn't win, it's your fault, buddy. Open up the wallet! Who knew we had more than one grammar expert in the audience? Czabe does a wellness check on his former radio buddy Mark Yarbro. Mr. X offers gambling advice and more. Elite tweets. MORE.....

Probing the QB Depth Charts Of Hell Sep 23, 2026

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Czabe and Charch take a tour around the league to sort the NFL's "QB2s" into the following categories. They rank them "Actually, Good," then "Decent," then "Non-Awful," then "Awful," and finally "Disgusting," plus a new category Charch made up on the fly. The fellas also talk about Jaxson Dart's injury and why nobody has a picture of Mean Joe Greene shirtless. It's a wild ride, come on and let your hair down! MORE....

Tuesday Power Lunch: Gene Wang - College Football Dreams & Aspirations Sep 22, 2026

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Czabe welcomes Gene Wang (DMV Substack, please subscribe) who covered the Maryland vs. Virginia Tech game at College Park. A whole lotta orange invaded. How bad does Maryland really want it when it comes to big time football? Forget analytics ruining sports, here comes private equity. LeBron, the latest mega-millionaire athlete who can't say no to easy gambling endorsement money. Is Jayden Daniels "built for this life" as a running QB in the NFL. MORE.....

"Ba-Dee-Ya" Indeed My Friends, To All Who Celebrate Sep 21, 2026

Show notes

Czabe recaps a wild college and pro weekend in football. Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels go down with bad injuries in Week 2. Instant replay has more moments of WTF are we even doing here. Lane Kiffin goes down in Oxford. A true "Sports Hindenburg" in the Vandy vs. NC State game. Aaron Glenn hates hats, and clock management. Earth Wind and Fire's greatest song ever written. MORE....

The Sydney Sweeney Non-Troversy Follows The Usual Media Playbook Sep 17, 2026

Show notes

How to manufacture a fake controversy, with no more than a few social media clips. Andy was right. It's a spear. Is AI going to get "high on its own supply?" Origin of the "obnoxious reporter" parody clip. Oregon QB was tipping his own pitches, so to speak. How much are college football programs spending on football these days? Mr. X joins the show for a variety of gambling news. It's a write-off, Jerry! Why PFF grading is truly "garbage in, garbage out" and our look ahead to juicy Saturday and Sunday action! MORE....

What In The Bloody Hell Was Tom Cruise Doing In Taylor Swift's Suite? Sep 16, 2026

Show notes

00:00 Vikings vs. Packers: A Controversial Win

11:41 Coaching Matters: The Impact on Team Performance

22:51 Legal Troubles: The Josh Jacobs Case

28:00 Racism in Coaching: The Brian Flores Case

29:08 Celebrity Spotlights: Kelsey and Swift

32:06 The Intricacies of Scientology and Public Perception

33:46 NFL Game Analysis: Refereeing and Fan Reactions

35:16 Commentary on Play-by-Play Announcing

40:02 Ranking NFL Commentators: A Personal Perspective

53:07 Streaming Challenges in the NFL: A New Era?

Tuesday Power Lunch: Gene Wong and Andy Pollin Sep 15, 2026

Show notes

Czabe breaks bread and protein with Gene and Andy over Week 1 in the NFL, the Australia game, the Commanders new pre-game "Show" and "Spiking the Spear" along with a debate about arrows vs. spears. More newspaper layoffs rock the industry. What does the Holly Rowe incident say about the state of college football coaches? The WNBA wins the tournament, but loses the opportunity. Steve Ballmer bends the knee. Pablo Torre mounts the biggest trophy head on sports journalism wall. MORE....

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