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Loot’n Up Yer Arm, Van! Mar 09, 2026

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SVP and Stanford Steve are here to recap a BIG weekend in college hoops as the regular season officially came to a close. Purdue and Wisconsin proved Steve right over the weekend, and Duke took care of business. But the same cannot be said for the bubble teams, further proving tournament expansion is unnecessary. SVP is IN on Florida, and his family is ALL IN. The guys discuss the Gators' chances of reaching the Final 4, the thrilling WCC Tournament, Navy's heartbreak in the Patriot League tourney, what to expect in the Big 12 tournament and more, including an in-depth conversation on the good and bad of conference tournaments. Additionally, the guys discuss sporadic NFL free agency news breaking during the pod, the World Baseball Classic, Akshay Bhatia's win, a year in review for Maryland basketball, the staggering amount of questions that come from the Van Pelt kids, Auburn's weak case to make the tournament and why MIAMI O BELONGS. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(2:47) Will Tua become a cautionary tale for NFL GMs?

(5:27) World Baseball Classic has been awesome

(9:50) ‘Make Your Fouls’ is coming

(10:37) CBB takeaways

(11:17) Florida to the Final Four?

(13:32) Thoughts on UConn

(16:02) Wisconsin and Purdue are who we thought they were

(21:10) O/U on daily questions asked by Van Pelt kids?

(27:37) Put Miami O in the tourney

(35:17) The good and bad of conference tournaments

(48:39) Big 12 tournament is LOADED

(51:47) Bubble teams had a BAD weekend

(54:17) The case for Stanford

(1:01:17) Auburn’s case to make the dance

(1:05:00) What’s at stake this week

(1:09:07) SVP’s shoutouts

(1:15:22) Who is the Player of the Year?

(1:18:07) CBB Final Thoughts

(1:21:37) Maryland Hoops Year in Review

(1:30:00) NFL Free Agency News

(1:34:32) NBA Storylines

(1:38:42) Jayson Tatum’s recovery speaks volumes

(1:43:29) More FA news

(1:44:37) SVP’s still IN on March Madness

(1:46:02) Afternoon musings

(1:49:55) Thanks for watching

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Baker's Dozen Mar 02, 2026

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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss a litany of topics in the world of college basketball. Starting with Steve’s list, the Big Man gives the updated version, with a couple new teams and one notable exit. More than just the National Championship contenders, the guys discuss Kentucky’s likelihood to make the Sweet 16, who is the second best team in the SEC, if BYU can be dangerous in the tournament, Purdue’s home struggles, what seed Gonzaga deserves and more. Plus, thoughts on the NFL Combine and recent NBA happenings. Who’s the best pick to win The Finals? Finally, lost shoes, ejected socks, surprise flurries, Steve’s bad beat and would SVP send his kids to Duke? | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(1:20) The new list is HERE

(7:20) The subtractions

(8:40) Why Duke and MSU were added

(15:25) Teams that lack Quad 1 wins

(18:10) Who are the best teams in the nation?

(25:50) On the beef between Cal and Golden

(34:50) Purdue concerns

(42:50) St. Mary’s-Gonzaga reaction

(47:30) WVU-BYU reaction

(48:35) What should be Gonzaga’s seed?

(52:30) Back to the list

(53:30) Yay or Nay on UK to the Sweet 16?

(57:30) Final CBB thoughts

(1:05:15) NFL Combine recap

(1:17:00) The REAL contenders in the NBA

(1:27:00) Would SVP send his kids to Duke?

(1:31:00) The reception of men’s and women’s USA Hockey teams was incredible

(1:32:35) It’s snowing outside?!?

(1:34:17) Afternoon musings

(1:48:20) Thanks for watching

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Unforgettable Feb 23, 2026

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SVP and Stanford Steve discuss all angles of USA's hockey gold medal win over Canada in Milan. The guys get into the moment Jack Hughes made the game-winning goal and how it's one of the better moments in American sports history. Plus, shoutout to Connor Hellebuyck for his crucial performance and captain Auston Matthews. Additionally, Steve gives the broadcast its credit and SVP goes into depth on the magnificent performance from Mike Tirico. The guys also touch on the big upsets in college basketball and if Duke is going to crack Steve's list, and SVP ends addressing the mistake that was made during ESPN's Rondale Moore tribute. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(1:55) USA-Canada gold medal game reaction

(20:00) The Jack Hughes moment was special

(24:10) This was one of the all-time great sports moments

(34:10) The broadcast was awesome

(39:00) Mike Tirico is one of a kind

(50:15) Duke-Michigan reaction

(1:03:30) Will Duke crack Steve’s list?

(1:05:40) Arizona-Houston reaction

(1:07:45 BYU-Iowa State reaction

(1:13:00) Jacob Bridgeman Genesis win reaction

(1:19:45) Steve’s daughter qualified for JOs!

(1:24:20) More weekend recap

(1:28:28) About the Rondale Moore mistake…

(1:32:56) Thanks for watching

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21 Years Running Feb 17, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to do a deep dive into college hoops as Steve's List makes its debut, NBA All-Star weekend and more top NBA storylines. Who is the face of the NBA? Thoughts on the current All-Star game format? And a word on Kevin Durant's burner situation... Then, Steve gives his list of CBB teams that can win the National Championship. Some surprises make the cut, and some teams are surprisingly left off... but if you know Steve, it might not be too shocking. Finally, thoughts on Jerome Tang's firing from Kansas State, an Olympics update, shoutouts to Harry Engle and Anthony Kim, paper towel use, the one fatal flaw for all of Steve's teams and a BIG revelation that left SVP STUNNED. | SVPod

(0:00) Intro

(4:01) The KD burner situation

(10:06) Shoutout to the merch buyers

(11:21) All-Star wknd recap

(17:46) Who is the FACE of the NBA?

(23:00) NBA Draft or no draft?

(29:00) What we watched over the wknd

(30:06) CBB wknd recap

(33:31) Coming up in CBB

(39:30) Steve’s CBB teams that can WIN IT ALL

(58:50) Which Duke natty hurt SVP more?

(1:02:00) Fatal flaw for teams on Steve’s list

(1:05:30) Thoughts on K-State firing Jerome Tang

(1:17:06) Olympics update

(1:19:00) Vrabel greeting the players was awesome

(1:20:16) Will teams ever sit on their own bench in timeouts?

(1:21:16) What a college debut for Harrison Engle

(1:25:51) Ever listened to a pod all the way through?

(1:26:46) We need Dilfer vs. Hasselbeck

(1:27:26) The paper towel usage is getting out of hand

(1:29:00) Steve revelations!

(1:32:16) Shoutout Anthony Kim

(1:40:06) Pebble Beach recap

(1:45:30) Remembering covering Dale’s passing

(1:50:12) Thanks for watching

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Gauge Broken Feb 09, 2026

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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the Super Bowl from all angles, discuss Steve's recent Disney trip, the Olympics and more. It wasn't the most entertaining game to say the least, but the Seahawks' defense deserves a ton of credit for capping off a great season with a historic performance. The guys also give Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III his flowers and also acknowledge Sam Darnold's clean play throughout the postseason. On the Patriots side of things, it's easy to say they'll be back, but we've said that before... Then, a word on the Halftime Show discussion, Steve's buffalo wing streak has sadly ended, a Disney trip recap and why SVP may not be taking two red eyes in a five-day span any time soon. Plus, tales from Manhattan Beach, thoughts on the current happenings in the NBA, Lindsey Vonn's decision to give it a go, SVP's favorite Super Bowl commercial and more. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) SB LX Recap

(23:08) About the halftime show

(24:50) Steve’s buffalo wing streak is over

(26:55) No more squares pools

(27:37) More on the halftime show

(29:04) Pro Bowl recap

(29:45) Boomer is the best

(31:34) A week in review…

(38:00) NEW MERCH

(39:34) SVP watched the Miracle doc!

(43:55) Olympics are ramping up

(45:00) Thoughts on Lindsey Vonn

(50:36) SVP’s favorite SB commercial

(53:14) NBA thoughts

(58:32) Steve’s Disney recap

(1:07:30) Coming up

(1:09:42) Thanks for watching

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Inning Guzzler Feb 02, 2026

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SVP and Stanford Steve are here to preview Super Bowl 60, share their takeaways from a great weekend of college hoops, talk the top NBA storylines and more. Is Drake Maye’s shoulder really hurt? What’s at stake for the Seahawks and Patriots beyond what happens on the field Sunday? Stanford Steve likes New England straight up, and SVP may agree with him. Then, a full recap of the best of college basketball over the weekend, including the rivalry game in Spokane, Florida’s statement, Kansas and Illinois’ momentum and more. Plus, a shoutout to Jalen Duren and the Pistons, Novak Djokovic for continuing to defy logic and Carlos Alcaraz for accomplishing the career slam. Finally, the guys air out their grievances for the way the DC area has handled the snow, Punxsutawney Phil and more. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(1:35) DMV is struggling to combat the snow

(4:36) It’s Super Bowl week!

(9:31) SB LX Preview

(18:40) Radio row isn’t missed

(20:35) Pro Bowl is here (Thank you Joe Burrow)

(24:24) Illinois MBB is the REAL DEAL

(27:10) CBB wknd thoughts

(31:00) Gonzaga-St. Mary’s reaction

(38:30) Shoutout to UCF

(39:05) Kansas is scary with DP

(42:50) Upcoming CBB schedule

(44:44) Hoops update for Steve’s kids

(46:00) Shoutout Jalen Duren

(49:15) NBA storylines

(52:38) Hats off to Novak

(57:08) Alcaraz is unbelievable

(58:38) SVP needs to pack and has homework

(1:05:48) Thanks for watching

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Stage Three Jan 26, 2026

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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the AFC and NFC Championship games along with an action-packed slate of college basketball. The Patriots are headed back to the Super Bowl after an ugly 10-7 win over the Broncos in the snow. The NFC championship game delivered, though, as the Seahawks bested the Rams in a classic. Will that be Matthew Stafford’s last game? And who’s the early lean in Super Bowl LX? The guys then move to break down all the big performances from a loaded college basketball Saturday, featuring many standout days from freshmen. And then a word on the Charles Bediako situation at Alabama and how the college basketball world continues to allow these things to happen. Finally, a swim meet recap that featured the news of Steve’s daughter punching her ticket to the J.O.s, an important driving question, a VERY IMPORTANT merch update and can someone plow Steve’s road please? | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(0:55) Where are the snow plows?!

(3:38) Snow removal is a young man’s game

(7:40) NFC champ game recap

(24:36) AFC champ game recap

(40:14) American Express recap

(42:55) Coaching carousel thoughts

(48:34) CBB wknd recap

(55:14) The Charles Bediako situation

(1:01:08) More CBB thoughts

(1:05:14) Swim meet recap

(1:11:30) Important driving question

(1:14:20) MERCH UPDATE

(1:17:44) Thanks for watching

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Declining Athleticism Jan 21, 2026

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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the National Championship and the NFL Divisional Round while looking ahead to the conference championships. The guys were both in South Florida for the big game and discuss all the big storylines from Indiana’s 27-21 win, and also give Curt Cignetti and IU their flowers for an incredible, 16-0 season, answering how they got here and what led to such a dominant year. Plus, full recap of the Rams’ wild win over Chicago, Denver’s OT win over Buffalo and the fallout on either side and the Pats’ win over the Texans, which saw CJ Stroud struggle mightily again… Additionally, SVP tells the story of how he got not one but two head injuries and how he really doesn’t know how his car works. All that and more, including what to expect regarding this weekend’s epic winter storm. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:12) Steve has put in the miles with Delta

(2:10) SVP doesn’t know how his car works

(5:05) A winter storm is coming

(12:44) National Championship recap

(37:08) Should the committee get together after the season?

(39:00) The Big Ten is on a dominant run

(42:27) Miami’s future

(49:32) NFL Div Rd recap: Broncos beat Bills

(57:18) NFL Div Rd recap: Pats defeat Texans

(1:00:00) NFL Div Rd recap: Rams top Bears

(1:04:00) The most intriguing SB LX matchups

(1:07:35) Air Force One got Mechanical’d

(1:09:00) The Stroud situation & coaching news

(1:14:30) Shoutouts & quick hitters

(1:18:54) SVP’s pair of head injuries

(1:27:41) Thanks for watching & programming notes

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N.U.T.S.O.P. Jan 13, 2026

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SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down all angles of NFL WildCard Weekend. Starting with the blowout in Pittsburgh, the guys detail their live experience watching the Texans’ defense dominate the Steelers in what could have been Aaron Rodgers’ final game, and definitely Mike Tomlin’s roaming the sidelines. Then, a full recap of the Bears’ thrilling comeback win over the Packers, along with expanded thoughts on Ben Johnson’s words about the Packers and his blow by to Matt LaFleur. Plus, hats off to the 49ers for an improbably win over the Eagles, props to the Patriots for taking care of business, Rams for avoiding the upset and Bills for winning a great one over Jacksonville that did not please SVP’s kids. Finally, a close look at the upcoming National Championship between Miami and Indiana and more. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Steve’s fasting experience

(5:20) Marcus Spears is the best

(6:23) No one drinks more Diet Coke than SVP

(8:03) Why Steve chose to fast

(11:33) Pittsburgh recap

(13:31) Texans crush Steelers

(22:48) Is Aaron Rodgers done?

(25:35) Pats cruise past LAC

(29:08) Bills outlast Jags

(29:48) SVP’s kids hated the result in Duval

(32:48) More Bills-Jags recap

(38:15) About Lynn Jones message to Liam Coen…

(43:42) The art of asking tough questions in a presser

(46:16) AJ Brown should’ve spoke to the media

(50:00) 49ers upset Eagles

(53:28) Hats off to Shanahan and Saleh

(56:33) Rams avoid upset to Carolina

(57:38) Bears pull off epic comeback… again

(1:02:00) Thoughts on Ben Johnson’s comments + actions

(1:10:05) Indiana is so good

(1:11:50) Congrats to Ole Miss

(1:14:12) Mario Cristobal was NOT angry at SVP

(1:16:10) Natty preview

(1:19:36) Afternoon musings

(1:24:24) Watch ‘Elway’

(1:25:19) Thanks for watching

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Like Love Jan 06, 2026

Show notes

SVP and Stanford Steve are here to discuss the NFL Wildcard round and look ahead to the CFP Semifinals. NO ONE is talking about Oregon, can the Ducks shock the world? And can Ole Miss keep it going under Pete Golding? Plus an extended discussion on what Curt Cignetti has done in an incredibly challenging CFB landscape. On to the NFL, thoughts from the SNF THRILLER that saw the Steelers steal one from Baltimore and punch their ticket to the playoffs. All eyes on Josh Allen, right? But let’s not forget he doesn’t play defense. The guys share the teams they’re most excited to watch in the postseason and more. Finally, some thoughts on the recent happenings in college hoops and the NBA, plus Steve recaps running back up the tunnel in Pasadena, SVP’s disdain for “-gate”, a final Pooptown roll call, props to Travis Kelce and a recap of the FCS Championship. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(1:40) The transfer portal is chaos

(4:53) FCS championship was a classic

(20:40) Indiana’s turnaround is remarkable

(22:56) Can Ole Miss keep it going?

(29:40) No one is talking about Oregon

(33:26) How CFB has changed in NIL world

(42:06) Steelers win AFC North

(46:51) NFL WC Round preview

(51:33) Who should win the MVP?

(53:26) Thoughts on the ending of Bal-Pit