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CzabeCast

Steve Czabanredcircle.com

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.

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Episodes

Williams Wow's 'Em From the Podium

Just imagine the media orgasm if he actually ran the 40, threw some spirals, and took a physical! ANDY POLLIN joins me as I eviscerate how dumb the NFL media can be about evaluating players. Also, The Mort Report has filed it's last update. Does Adam Schefter really not take family vacations? Anthony Kim shits his pants. Blame the drone. MORE..... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

Mar 04, 202440 min

Paul Lukas - Uni-Watch.com on MLB Jerseys

Czabe starts sizing up what the QB gurus think of Caleb Williams. PAUL LUKAS of Uni-Watch.com joins to discuss the MLB cheap uni debacle. Kyle's okay, and Gooch wants asterisks. MORE..... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 29, 202440 min

I'll Have A Whiskey, And Keep 'Em Comin!

Czabe welcomes CHARCH back from his 16th annual "Whiskey Weekend" with buddies. Turns out "Jefferson's Ocean" might not be just a gimmick! Russell Wilson gets done dirty by the Broncos. Combine stupidity. Wendy's surge pricing. Apple pulls the plug on the iCar. Netflix continues to suck really hard! MORE.... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...

Feb 28, 202442 min

Monica's Fifty and Nifty!

Czabe goes SOLO today! But there's a ton to discuss. Jay Bilas claims CBB is not "ruined" but what would he know? Recruiting was easy, finding this kind of NIL money is hard! UMass to the MAC. Golf exhibitions! NFL mulling rule changes. Don't let your kids become running backs. Peter King "retires." Vegas comps drying up. Breakfast for dinner? Ryan Clark gets his "bag." Airport shopping at MCO? MORE.... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.co...

Feb 27, 202432 min

Storm Damage

Czabe is back from Mexico - and ALIVE! He's joined by ANDY POLLIN to discuss the latest court storming controversy and what can be done about it. Also, Cam Newton is taking on dudes left and right at a football camp. The NFL sells another playoff game for $100M++. MLB won't admit the new uniforms suck. MORE..... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...

Feb 26, 202438 min

Sports Radio Abhors The Notion of "Luck"

The Chiefs hold their celebration parade. It featured the usual drunken revelry by players, but ended in tragedy with a mass shooting. MR X joins Czabe to put a bow on the game itself, and all of the new "easter eggs" being found by way of NFL Films mic'd up audio. The Chiefs knew what they wanted in OT, but were the Niners poorly prepared. Steve Wilks takes the fall for the Niners defense. Plus a game only a true degenerate would bet on in college hoops. MORE..... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims...

Feb 15, 202459 min

Is The NFL Doing The Post-Game Celebration All Wrong?

Perhaps. A suggestion or two from another sport on how to improve the NFL's immediate confetti aftermath of the Superbowl's ending. Czabe welcomes sports marketing professor MARTY CONWAY to discuss the NFL's "best year ever" as well as the current TV streaming challenges to sports leagues, The LIV threat to the PGA and Tiger's new Sun Day Red brand. MORE....... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

Feb 14, 20241 hr

NFL Fans Are Whores To The Shield

Despite the smallest stadium in the modern era (61,000) and highest average ticket price ($8,500) Las Vegas staked it's claim as a permanent spot on the Superbowl Rota. ANDY POLLIN joins me to discuss, plus the new OT rules, CBS's Romo problem, do you feel bad for Shanny Jr. and more! Still alot of "meat" on the Superbowl bone! Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

Feb 13, 202443 min

The Chiefs Repeat The Hardman Way

It's over! Kansas City is back on top of the mountain, this time with Taylor Swift along for the ride! An overtime thriller in Vegas that has left the Niners heartbroken again. Czabe has stayed up late, collected as many stray chickens from the game that just ended, and has a good 45 mins for your on his thoughts! Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://...

Feb 12, 202448 min

"Dude, Where's My Tower?"

00:00 Introduction 00:36 New App/Streaming Service Collaboration 02:03 The Fragmentation of Television Sports 03:00 The Evolution of College Sports on TV 04:27 The Challenges of Choosing Streaming Services 05:26 The Splintering and Consolidation of Industries 07:43 The Impact of Splintering in College Sports 09:10 The Future of College Sports 10:44 The Possibility of a Mini Pro League in College Sports 12:13 GM of the Detroit Lions Checking Off Receipts 13:40 The Risk of Assuming Success in the ...

Feb 08, 202441 min

"Raise Up Your Glasses Against Evil Forces....."

Czabe is joined by PAUL CHARCHIAN today. It's a banger episode, for sure! Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 07, 202447 min

Did She Think Google Was Closed Today?

Sheryl Swoopes with an All-Time woman-on-woman flagrant foul. Why the Caitlin Clark hate from a fellow female baller? The NFL moves into a 5-nights and 5-games opening weekend, with a Friday game in Brazil. The Niners already complaining about their pracitce field being too soft. Light up NBA court for All Star Game. BRYANT HATCHER joins the show, and he lists his relationship "non-negotiables" - especially football! Also, his thoughts on the SuperBowl and is it right to call Dan Orlovsky a "scr...

Feb 06, 202451 min

Piggledy-Runaround-Grabbyass.... Not "Football"

Czabe covers various topics including the decline of the Pro Bowl, the improvement in women's college basketball, the NBA's quality of play, the possibility of LeBron James being traded, and the hiring of Dan Quinn as the Washington Commanders' coach. Other topics discussed include aging parents, Patrick Mahomes' DUI, Tom Brady's golf mishap, and the culture of the Washington Commanders. The conversation concludes with a discussion on missing radio row and sports media flex week. Takeaways Women...

Feb 05, 202437 min

Where Are the Non-Athlete Sports Talk Hosts?

Czabe welcomes NOTORIOUS J-A-Y and they discuss why there's such a scarcity of black sports radio hosts who did NOT play pro sports before stepping behind a mic. Also, who ordered the "Code Red" on Lamar not running much, and why? Also thoughts on the Orioles sale, will Tom Brady be good in the booth, and FTG! Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...

Feb 01, 202451 min

Should Lions Fear A Coup, As "Kings of The North?"

Czabe welcomes PAUL CHARCHIAN from Guillotine Leagues.com to get his take on CCG weekend. We chew on a question to Detroit radio station: "Did the Lions just blow their one shot" like Eminem once rapped? Also, what truly makes the NFL great? Is Kirk Cousins ticketed out of town? Thoughts on referee bias, the great bag fiasco from the green lobby, and what is Charch building on that kitchen table of his? MORE..... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https://...

Jan 31, 202437 min

These Six Nacho Chips Cost $26

Czabe welcomes GIL ALEXANDER of VSiN to talk about the state of Vegas, how bad the price gouging will be the week of the SuperBowl, his thoughts on the Ravens game plan, and Dan Campbell's "wheelbarrow balls" mistakes vs. the Niners. Also, the frozen Chiefs fans are the best real life mystery going. MORE...... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...

Jan 30, 20241 hr 13 min

The Big One, That Got Away

The Superbowl is set! Niners-Chiefs rematch from the last Superbowl before the world went batshit crazy and has never recovered. The Lions pull an epic meltdown, and Dan Campbell will have to live with the pain of two very debatable decisions. Meanwhile the Lamar Jackson "narratives" are cranking at full force, as the "juggernaut" Ravens choke on soup at home, and watch Mahomes do them in! ANDY POLLIN joins as well. Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https...

Jan 29, 202458 min

Even Rich Beautiful "Influencers" Need to "Face" Their Fears

CZABE goes SOLO today, again from the closet! The audio quality is sublime, and the topic material compelling and impeccably delivered. Czabe talks about how "ESPN Screwed ESPN" with the Doc Rivers situation, Barstool getting back to the sweet milk of sports gambling, and even the impossibly good looking Cavinder twins can fall prey to self-doubt when it comes to assholes on social media. All of that and more, so buckle up and let's gooooo! Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE ...

Jan 25, 202443 min

NBA Job Security Is A Myth

Boy, I've always heard the NBA was a "player's league" but the Bucks whacking first year head coach Adrian Griffin after just 43 games while in 2nd place, was a mid-week KA-BOOM in Milwaukee. Meanwhile, guest PAUL CHARCHIAN's Timberwolves had their star go for 44 points in the 1st half, and ended up taking big fat L while record hunting. Also, Charch weighs in on NFL rules, Todd Bowles massive clock blunder, the monster rating the NFL drew for Chiefs v. Bills and much more.... Our Sponsors: * Ch...

Jan 24, 202436 min

"Sir, You Are Making A Scene"

Sunday's NFL double-header delivered as we knew it would. But the Kelce Show in Buffalo provided extra sizzle. Czabe talks to GLENN YOUNES of the Ed Reed Foundation about Lamar and Ravens, is Josh Allen "good enough" and more. Also Czabe's mini-review of the Samsung "Frame" TV and his new problem finding a piece of furniture for it! MORE.... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

Jan 23, 202449 min

The Packers "El Guapo" Does It, Again

The most entertaining game of the 2024 Playoffs, was another gut-punch heartbreaker to Packers fans. ANDY POLLIN joins me to discuss what it feels like after years of being beaten down by the Redskins under Snyder. Also, thoughts on Greg Olsen, the RG3 vs. Jay Gruden Twitter fight, the death of Sports Illustrated and more. Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Jan 22, 202438 min

Tomlin Today, Tomlin Tomorrow, Tomlin Forever

Czabe is joined by NOTORIOUS J-A-Y and two "Special Guest" Steeler fanboys to put a roundhouse beatin' on ol' Mr. "The Standard in the Standard" who it was announced is returning next year. Again. Jay also talks about the NFL playoffs, and loyalty in sports, or having "more than one team." Plus a quick thought on the Whitlock v. SAS throwdown last week. MORE.... (02:56) I did something shoveling, of course. And it's been a bad couple of days, man (03:25) Aaron left his 18 inch gas powered snowbl...

Jan 18, 202450 min

Hurts Like Hell

The Eagles death spiral came to end in Tampa Monday, and only some idiots (me) didn't see it coming. Czabe today talks to PAUL CHARCHIAN and "BIG MIKE" O'NEIL about what happened and why. How Charch was levered up to his nipples in Eagles futures, the Steelers and Tomlin, what's wrong with Tony Romo, and is TV still any good? MORE..... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Jan 17, 202446 min

Cheeseheads Do Dallas Dirty

Oops, it's happened again. A massive Cowboys face-plant in the post-season. Czabe welcomes buddy HATCH the Cowboy fan to diagnose what went wrong. Also, is Jordan Love the best argument for "marinating" your "QB meat" longer, or is it more complicated than that? A bonus guest will be SHANNA QUINN, the halftime host of the Packer radio network and native Buffalonian on what it's like to get buried with snow. That, plus Czabe's "settings fatique" has reached a critical level. MORE..... Our Sponsor...

Jan 16, 20241 hr 11 min

The NFL Does "The Buffalo Shuffle"

Winter is running roughshod over the NFL as the playoffs begin. Czabe talks about why there's no other option for the league, than to entice fans to help shovel out stadiums. Why the Rooney Rule is going to get more and more problematic. The NBA is now executing 'load management' as a team. ANDY POLLIN is "easy like Sunday morning" and we discuss the two Saturday games, and his win-win-win on finding a house with Peacock. Also, ESPN clowns itself once again, and an NBA player flushes his career ...

Jan 15, 202455 min

Black Monday, Turns Into Stunner Wednesday

Don't take a nap this week in football, because something shocking might happen before you wake up. In my case, two Hall of Fame Coaches in Pete Carroll and Nick Saban were OUT in a matter of hours. I discuss with PAUL CHARCHIAN, as we get set for Super Wildcard Weekend. Plus a mutual admiration for the band RUSH that we never knew we had. MORE.... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...

Jan 11, 202440 min

"Dude, Where's My Rear Aft Emergency Door?"

Czabe delivers another MEATY episode, with both BRYANT HATCHER the former Bearcat WR to talk about Michigan winning the CFP, plus a bonus interview with "Captain B: Aka Darkwing" about the latest Boeing/FAA crisis of loose bolts on exit doors. Prepare for aviation nerdery. All that plus listener feedback. MORE..... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 15 min

Da Bears, Still.... Suck

Same as it ever was, same as it ever was. Rough Monday for Bears fans, after the Packers did 'em dirty again. And worse yet, the Bears are facing a massive QB decision they will almost certainly fuck up, while the Packers have a guy who is smokin' hot right now. CZABE flies SOLO today, and talks NFL Playoffs, getting 'cocked by the league, expensive and cold games, Jameis Winston is too stupid to employ anymore, and when did the NBA become a league of babies, not men? Our Sponsors: * Check out H...

Jan 09, 202446 min

McAfee Fires On ESPN Management

For those fans of the "pro-GRUM" that had thought maybe Pat McAfee had lost his edge, well he found it and then some on Friday! ANDY POLLIN joins me to discuss of this will end peacefully at ESPN, or if another Norby scalp will be on the wall soon. Also, we rank the Redskins/Commanders "regimes" now that the Ron Rivera era is over. Plus the Colts clock management blunder, Mike Tomlin and more. Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Ad...

Jan 08, 202439 min

The Queen City's King Asshole

Czabe welcomes MARK YARBRO afternoon drive host on ESPN 730 in Charlotte, NC to discuss the "Nine Circles of David Tepper Hell" that Panther fans are enduring. Also Czabe explains why "5-Wide" went away on 97.3 The Game, and YES take those "digital assets" and don't let anybody shame you! MORE...... Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE * Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...

Jan 04, 202449 min
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