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Parade of Roses Dec 31, 2025

Show notes

SVP and Stanford Steve are here to discuss Week 17 of the NFL season, look ahead to some intriguing Week 18 & Playoff storylines and dive deep into the CFP Quarterfinals. SVP goes through ever playoff team’s “Yeah, But” as it seems no one is the clear cut favorite. The guys go into detail on the Falcons’ win over the Rams, including Stafford’s rare dud and Bijan’s excellence. Plus, why the NFL shouldn’t expand to 18 regular season games and a discussion on the Lamar Jackson situation. Then, a full CFP Quarterfinals preview with SVP and Steve sharing their thoughts on each game. Is Oregon-Texas Tech the BEST game of this round? Finally, a word on the chaos that is college basketball and how it desperately needs change, Steve’s nose waxing experience and SVP’s merch update. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(3:00) SVP had a rocky flight home

(4:20) NFL Wk 18 storylines

(6:22) Every playoff team’s “Yeah, but…”

(10:30) Lots of good games coming up

(11:52) Should the NFL have 18 reg szn games?

(17:30) Falcons upset Rams

(23:00) The Lamar Jackson situation

(27:40) CFP Quarters preview

(42:02) New Year’s special or Parade of Roses?

(44:13) Is Oregon-Texas Tech the game of the week?

(52:00) Current residents of Pooptown

(54:52) Something has to change in college basketball

(1:06:20) The Miracle of Pooptown

(1:08:50) Steve’s nose wax experience

(1:13:20) Remembering “lasts”

(1:18:40) Til next time

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Steve's House of Scarves & Soup Dec 23, 2025

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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down all the action from Week 16 of the NFL season. Starting with a convincing win by the 49ers over the Colts on MNF, can the Niners really make a Super Bowl run? SVP’s favorite is still the Rams in the NFC, but there are many teams that can make things interesting. In the AFC, it’s anyone’s best guess. Could the Jaguars be that team? What about the Patriots? And who should win Coach of the Year? Plus, a word on permanent Pooptown refugee Carolina Panthers, the Eagles’ outlook, the Netflix Christmas slate and more. Finally, a full recap of CFP Round 1, preview of the Quarterfinals, reflection of Christmas traditions past and present, how Mechanical is taking the world by storm and more. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(3:00) Get your merch!

(3:46) Mechanical is a movement

(5:30) Indy recap

(7:34) MNF reaction

(9:30) Who are the REAL contenders?

(10:26) Jags throttle Denver

(12:26) SVP cut Brock Purdy in fantasy…

(13:23) Who should be COTY?

(16:30) Are the Rams the team to beat in NFC?

(18:44) Eagles coast to another win

(21:13) Merry Christmas, Netflix!

(24:30) Lions fall to Pittsburgh

(29:11) Bears edge out Green Bay

(30:43) Panthers control NFC South

(33:40) Pats and Drake Maye are LEGIT

(38:21) CFP 1st rd recap: Bama-OU

(44:46) CFP 1st rd recap: A&M-Miami

(49:40) CFP 1st rd recap: Ole Miss-Tulane & Oregon-JMU

(59:00) CFP Quarterfinals preview

(1:02:35) Christmas traditions

(1:16:52) Have a happy holiday

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Fake Mint Dec 16, 2025

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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Week 15 of the NFL season. The guys start off with a Pittsburgh & MNF recap, and surprise, SVP was prepared for the cold this time! The Chiefs are eliminated, but don't declare the dynasty 'over' just yet. The 49ers continue to win and fly under the radar, and the NFC West has yet another big game Thursday as the Rams visit Seattle. Plus, who will win the NFC South? Who will win the AFC North? All that and more including Pooptown update, remembering baseball cards, a CFP first round preview, the state of college basketball and more.

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(0:36) Pittsburgh recap

(10:30) Chiefs eliminated reaction

(11:50) Who is the team to beat in the AFC?

(13:10) Looking back on KC’s run

(17:10) Stop declaring things over

(22:30) Parsons fallout for GB

(25:25) LAR-SEA is a big one, again

(27:35) Phil Rivers return reaction

(32:35) 49ers keep winning

(35:25) Who will win the AFC North?

(37:40) Who will win the NFC South?

(40:40) Current residents of Pooptown

(51:00) Watch King of Collectibles

(1:01:18) CFP 1st rd preview

(1:07:58) Thoughts on the state of CBB

(1:16:41) Nikola Jokic is unreal

(1:19:00) Wizards update

(1:20:50) More CBB thoughts

(1:24:45) Thanks for watching

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Turn the Gaze Inward Dec 10, 2025

Show notes

SVP goes solo this week to recap Week 14 of the NFL season, break down the CFP release fallout and more. Starting with MNF, is there hope the Eagles can turn it around? And what about the Chiefs? Who are currently the 10-SEED in the AFC Playoff Picture. SVP also discusses the Colts' unfortunate spiral and signing of Philip Rivers, the Packers' win over the Bears, Miami's resurgence and the teams that can truly make the Super Bowl. Plus, Pooptown. And finally, a word on the CFP release fallout and a college basketball check-in.

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:55) MERCH

(4:16) MNF Recap

(11:23) Texans top Chiefs

(14:46) Colts sign old man Phil

(16:44) Colts fall-off is unfortunate

(20:41) Packers beat Bears in a great one

(23:40) Teams that could make the Super Bowl

(29:32) Salute to Miami

(31:30) Should the Saints be in Pooptown?

(32:16) Current Residents of Pooptown

(33:24) SVP’s fantasy internal review

(37:56) CFP release fallout

(46:28) CBB check-in

(52:15) Thanks for watching

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The Reaction Dec 07, 2025

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SVP and Stanford Steve give their reaction to the 12-team College Football Playoff that was announced Sunday. Notre Dame was LEFT OUT, was it the right call? Plus, should Alabama have been the one considered being left out? And what about Ole Miss being ahead of Texas A&M? Finally, a word on Indiana's B1G championship win, Georgia's dominance in Atlanta, the ACC madness and Texas Tech's statement in Arlington. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:45) CFP reaction: Miami IN, ND OUT

(4:40) Should Ole Miss be ahead of A&M?

(13:15) B1G title game reaction

(15:45) Big 12 title game reaction

(20:40) SEC title game reaction

(22:35) A look at the first round

(25:30) More CFP reaction

(32:20) SVP’s kids had a time…

(37:20) Thanks for watching

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Week Penultimate Dec 03, 2025

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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the latest release of the College Football Playoff rankings. What did the committee get right or wrong? Thoughts on the Notre Dame vs. Miami dilemma, Vanderbilt and Texas’ arguments, how far we’re going to go in terms of expansion and more. Plus, what’s at stake this weekend with conference championship games, a word on the latest coach extensions and what the hell is Penn State going to do?? Additionally, the guys touch on some NFL storylines including how this week’s slate is GREAT. How real are the Broncos? Are the Bears THIS good? And finally, thoughts on waxing your nose and SVP goes full Dark Helmet. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:50) SVP wasn’t prepared for the cold… again

(5:00) CFB coaches are getting PAID

(8:30) What is Penn State going to do?!?

(16:06) Bruce Feldman’s tweet is incredible

(18:00) CFP rankings reaction

(22:50) CFP rankings reaction: Vanderbilt’s case

(26:30) CFP rankings reaction: What the committee got wrong

(32:54) More CFP rankings reax

(37:00) Brian Hartline to USF!

(38:20) NFL Week 14 preview

(41:30) How real is Denver?

(46:08) Bears’ dominant win over Philly was EYE-OPENING

(48:40) Lamar Jackson isn’t playing good football

(50:00) New gear!

(52:30) SVP’s draft grade was indeed correct

(57:20) Should you wax your nose?

(1:03:30) Thanks for watching

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To the Windooow Nov 30, 2025

Show notes

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap all of the action from Week 14 of the college football season. The guys start with the big one in Berkeley as Cal ruined SMU’s CFP chances. Now, DUKE gets in the ACCCG?! The SEC got shaken up a bit as well, as Texas upset Texas A&M, and Alabama won a thriller on the Plains to set up another Alabama-Georgia SECCG. The Big 12 is straight forward, and all fringe CFP hopefuls will be pulling for the Red Raiders. Furthermore, what to make of Texas, Notre Dame, Miami & Vanderbilt’s CFP candidacies. The guys also frequently weigh in on the Lane Kiffin drama as his move to LSU seems imminent. Finally, a Thanksgiving recap, some NFL thoughts, special shoutouts and a special message from the heart. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:52) Duke somehow punches ticket to ACCCG

(3:14) Should Lane Kiffin be allowed to coach Ole Miss?

(6:17) The fallout of Lane’s decision

(7:41) Ole Miss-Miss State recap

(9:30) Ann Arbor recap

(13:00) Ohio State-Michigan recap

(23:00) Texas-Texas A&M recap

(31:40) The Angel Tree is special

(34:37) Ohio State-Indiana will be awesome

(38:30) Texas Tech blows out WVU

(39:38) Who’s in the CFP?

(41:20) ACC could get completely left out

(44:40) Vanderbilt dominates Tennessee in 2nd half

(50:20) Texas’ CFP candidacy

(52:00) Does Lane become a villain?

(59:10) Oregon handles Washington

(1:02:30) Iron Bowl recap

(1:12:50) Bowl eligible shoutouts

(1:12:15) Lots of politicking coming up…

(1:16:00) FCS storylines

(1:17:20) The story of the day

(1:19:00) The Thanksgiving Parade makes no sense

(1:20:50) SVP’s favorite video

(1:22:00) Thanksgiving halftime shows were awesome

(1:22:50) Thanksgiving recap

(1:25:20) NFL thoughts

(1:32:50) Thanks for watching

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Got the Axe Back Nov 23, 2025

Show notes

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap all of the action from Week 13 of the college football season. Starting with what happened on the Farm, the Big Man was THRILLED to see Frank Reich, Andrew Luck and the boys get a win. But the best game of the day was where GameDay was, as Oregon got past USC. Georgia Tech also got upset in the night slate, further complicating things for the ACC. Plus, thoughts on Notre Dame’s domination over Syracuse and who should be ahead: ND or Miami? Ohio State also dominated again, as the Buckeyes have simply steamrolled through B1G competition. Also, thoughts on Wisconsin, Washington State, Penn State, the G5, Vanderbilt, Utah, Oklahoma and more. Finally, when Christmas season truly starts and Steve’s goodbye message to Cal. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:38) Steve’s RAW emotion after Stanford beat Cal

(4:53) Oregon gets past USC

(21:21) Pitt upsets Georgia Tech

(31:26) Notre Dame or Miami?

(35:43) Why the little guy deserves a chance

(39:03) Shoutout Wazzu

(43:14) Oklahoma beats Mizzou

(47:35) Vandy rolls Kentucky

(48:58) Utah outlasts Kansas State

(50:12) BYU-Cincinnati reaction

(53:18) Ohio State has DOMINATED

(56:18) Ole Miss and Alabama have TOUGH ONES next week…

(59:18) The Lane Kiffin situation…

(1:00:36) A&M is FAVORED at Texas for the 1st time since…

(1:01:43) Wk 14 look ahead

(1:03:16) Good for Wisconsin

(1:04:08) Good for Penn State

(1:06:35) Good Friday games are gonna be good

(1:08:33) Coming up

(1:10:03) Update on the loan calls

(1:13:56) SVP’s Strosniders story

(1:17:13) Steve is anti-Christmas for 5 more days

(1:18:08) Steve dealt with more mechanical

(1:19:06) Steve got AI glasses!

(1:22:43) No premature texts, please

(1:22:38) Poise was lost

(1:23:43) Steve’s WILD outro

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Nuclear Warfare at 3 AM Nov 19, 2025

Show notes

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Week 11 of the NFL season, discussing the Broncos' massive win over the Chiefs, the Rams win over Seattle and Monday Night Football. The Cowboys dominated the Raiders, did Gordo dominate the tables in Sin City? Let's just say he had a night. And the guys had quite the Pai Gow experience to recap. Plus, thoughts on the under-appreciated 49ers, the 7-3 Bears, the Eagles, Lions and more. Finally, a word on the Lane Kiffin situation, James Franklin getting hired by Virginia Tech and if Notre Dame can win a Natty. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(2:27) MNF reaction - props to Dallas

(3:22) Who is the best team in the AFC?

(5:37) Bills outduel Bucs

(7:58) Schedules have mattered a lot this year

(9:41) Who is the best team in the NFC?

(11:14) Eagles-Lions reaction

(14:45) Rams-Seahawks reaction

(15:47) Are the Lions a dome team?

(19:10) Are the Bears legit?

(23:54) How real are the Panthers?

(25:50) The 49ers are UNDERRATED

(30:39) STOP CALLING ABOUT THE FAKE LOAN

(34:55) Current residents of Pooptown

(37:21) Gordo had a helluva night

(41:20) The Pai Gow experience

(54:17) Vegas recap

(59:36) CFP rankings + Wk 13 preview

(1:06:09) Can Notre Dame or Miami win a natty?

(1:08:05) Georgia in the 4Q has been insane

(1:09:27) The Lane Kiffin situation…

(1:18:40) Should Aaron Judge have won MVP?

(1:21:29) Thanks for watching

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Figured It Out Nov 16, 2025

Show notes

Scott Van Pelt is riding solo (mechanical) on a special edition of SVPod to bring you a FULL CFB Week 12 recap. SVP starts with Texas A&M’s HISTORIC comeback win over South Carolina in College Station, reacting to how the Aggies were able to pull off the incredible feat. Then, SVP shares what he thought the overall theme was on the day and why it was important for certain teams to prevail. Later, SVP reacts to Oklahoma’s massive win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa and why he wasn’t necessarily surprised Georgia easily dispatched Texas in Athens. Plus, reaction to Notre Dame’s win over Pitt, Ole Miss’ narrow win against Florida, the madness that is the ACC and utter chaos that is the ACC and more. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(3:22) Bunch of teams figured out how to win

(3:43) Texas A&M pulls off historic comeback

(10:18) Michigan escapes at Northwestern

(11:28) USC rallies past Iowa

(12:52) What to make of Georgia Tech

(15:11) Quick hitters

(17:21) Ole Miss takes care of Florida

(24:02) Ohio State and Indiana continue to be wagons

(26:10) Notre Dame, Texas Tech dominate

(29:03) Oklahoma picks up a MASSIVE win