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The Brendan Sorsby Decision and Sports Gambling, With Jay Bilas Jun 10, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Joel, and Van welcome ESPN’s Jay Bilas to help break down what the Brendan Sorsby decision means for college athletics.

(0:00) Intro
(02:44) Did Sinbad invent "raise the roof"?
(07:50) A Drake and Sauce Walka tangent
(15:15) Wemby a dirty player?
(18:21) Reactions to the Brendan Sorsby decision
(43:26) Jay Bilas joins the show
(01:20:24) Schools not playing Texas Tech?
(01:26:53) Pat McAfee’s paycheck
(01:30:34) Preseason rankings
(01:37:58) Lincoln Riley on the hot seat?
(01:42:39) Clemson ready to be back on top?

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guest: Jay Bilas
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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EA Sports 'CFB 27' Cover and HOF Ballots. Plus, Is the Sport in Danger? Jun 04, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Joel, and Van start the countdown to the college football season.

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) NBA Finals favorites

(20:57) EA’s 'College Football 27' cover

(27:30) Curt Cignetti: The sport is in danger

(44:59) A political tangent

(1:00:36) Texas Tech responds to Texas

(1:06:10) 2027 HOF Ballot

(1:11:23) USC’s Jayden Maiava

(1:12:26) Paul Finebaum on Brendan Sorsby

(1:16:24) Pete Golding on Lane Kiffin

(1:19:41) NC State's international game moved

(1:26:58) Beef of the Week: Joel vs. Jay-Z fans

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Producers: Oscar De La Luz, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Very Early CFP Predictions, Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility, and Coach O’s LSU Return May 27, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Joel, and Van check in on some of the top headlines at this point in the college football offseason.

(0:00) Intro

(6:05) Way-too-early CFP predictions

(24:37) Start/Bench/Cut

(30:39) The Brendan Sorsby situation

(39:08) Steve Sarkisian vs. Texas Tech

(42:00) Coach Orgeron’s back at LSU

(49:57) NBA playoffs

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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CFP Is Looking to Expand, and Joel Defends His Performance May 20, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Joel, and Van are back to their normal programming to discuss the latest news around college football. Expansion seems to be looming, but what good does that do for players? Plus, Joel took time to discuss his performance at the UCLA practice facility.
(0:00) Intro
(08:00) Recapping UCLA facility footage
(29:29) Story of the week: CFP expansion
(45:30) Top five headlines of the week
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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The Future of UCLA Football With Bob Chesney May 13, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Joel, and Van had full access at the Rose Bowl, where they caught up with Pac-12 legend T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Then they headed west to UCLA to catch up with Bob Chesney.

(0:00) Intro

(03:25) T.J. Houshmandzadeh interview

(06:16) Houshmandzadeh on training players and UCLA's outlook

(07:28) Houshmandzadeh's hair secrets

(09:42) Bob Chesney interview

(10:33) Chesney on how important it is to deliver at UCLA

(13:12) Chesney on UCLA's recruiting class

(17:40) Chesney on his mentors

(27:30) Chesney on Nico Iamaleava

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Guests: T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Bob Chesney

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Did the UCLA Spring Game Convince Joel to Move West? Plus, Trinidad Chambliss Considered LSU May 06, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Joel, and Van are back together in Los Angeles.

(0:00) Intro
(03:15) One Big Reaction
(15:22) UNC vs. Duke
(21:10) Story of the Week
(32:19) Top Five Headlines

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Diego Pavia Goes Undrafted, and More NFL Draft Takeaways, Plus Gambling Addiction in CFB Apr 29, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Joel, and Van react to the aftermath of the 2026 NFL draft.

(0:00) Intro
(3:00) Jokic vs. Olajuwon
(34:30) One Big Reaction
(01:09:40) Story of the Week
(01:20:56) Top Five Headlines

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan Frias
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Bill Simmons Joins the Show, Plus a 2026 NFL Draft Preview Apr 22, 2026

Show notes

Bill joins Tate, Joel, and Van to kick off the show before the fellas dig into the top storylines of the 2026 NFL draft.

(0:00) Bill Simmons joins the show
(11:04) Bill’s NFL draft take
(20:53) Fernando Mendoza’s dad vs. Billy Gil
(35:12) Joel’s Big Board 2.0
(01:05:32) Joel Story Time
(01:19:46) Top Five Headlines

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guest: Bill Simmons
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Bill Bellamy and Rebooting the Booty Call, Plus the Russini-Vrabel Situation Apr 15, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Joel, and Van react to Dianna Russini’s resignation and Mike Vrabel’s consequences, or lack thereof. Then comedian Bill Bellamy raises the roof and joins the fellas on the show.

(0:00) Intro

(9:50) New CFP logo

(12:46) Ethics, journalism, and Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel

(29:29) Bill Bellamy joins the show

(01:18:03) Top Five Headlines of the Week

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Guest: Bill Bellamy

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan Frias

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Michigan and the New Era of College Basketball, Plus Joel’s NFL Draft Big Board Apr 08, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Joel, and Van react to the University of Michigan’s historic tournament run before Joel reveals his big board. Plus, a new segment: Ho Shit or No Shit?

(0:00) Intro

(25:24) One Big Reaction: Michigan winning it all

(45:06) Van’s TED Talk

(53:33) Joel’s NFL draft big board

(01:10:22) Ho Shit or No Shit?

(01:48:37) Overreaction of the Week: Tussling

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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