SPOILER ALERT: All good things must come to an end (cliché I know). Golic & Smetty are coming to you from Radio Row in Las Vegas for Super Week to bring you this week’s final episode. Okay, not just this week’s final episode, but the show’s final episode. It wouldn’t be a grand finale if we didn’t include our dear friend of the pod, Stugotz. Jess and Mike share their favorite moments from the show and discuss the good and bad of Super Bowl media week. Stugotz shares what makes the celebratio...
Feb 07, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Mike and Jess reflect on the NFL Conference Championship Sunday, with a focus on it being Jess's personal Super Bowl day experience. She shares details about the food spread at her party, featuring an impressive seafood boil and a surprise guest appearance from a co-worker on The Dan Le Batard Show. They dive into the dynamics of hosting big football parties, discussing the pros and cons. Mike and Jess bring up questionable plays, dominant defenses, and the eternal debate on how much blame shoul...
Jan 31, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 50
Golic and Smetty are joined by Charles McDonald, NFL Writer for Yahoo! Sports, and host of The Exempt List podcast. McDonald shares his reaction to being in Baltimore over the weekend, witnessing the Ravens eliminate the Texans from the race to Las Vegas. He praises Lamar Jackson, considering him a step ahead of others on the field and a strong contender for winning the Super Bowl. The discussion revolves around the Ravens' offensive adjustments, foreshadowing their upcoming game against the Kan...
Jan 24, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Mike starts today off by sharing a travel horror story from his weekend trip after the Cowboys v Packers game. Golic recounts his experience calling the game and shares his halftime thoughts. The duo discusses the lackluster wild card weekend, with the Lions game being the only stand out. The conversation shifts to NFL coaches, speculating on potential job losses after this weekend's games. They touch on the oddity of Bill Belichick's interview with the Atlanta Falcons and the awkwardness that w...
Jan 17, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Disclaimer: Today’s episode is heavy on the College Football National Championship and NFL Playoffs. Viewers and listeners advise. Golic kicks off today by mentioning being in Smetty’s neck of the woods to call the Bills vs Dolphins game over the weekend. Jess was sweet enough to make the trip and bring cookies, along with a gift, so Mike was kind enough to treat her and her boyfriend to a nice breakfast. While he’s shocked to find out he was a test dummy for her new recipe, Jess confronts him a...
Jan 10, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 47
In the first episode of 2024, Mike and Jess reflect on their New Year's Eve celebrations, with Golic sharing his preference for not staying up until midnight anymore. The hosts discuss the diminishing charm of New Year's Eve as one ages, drawing a parallel to birthdays losing their appeal. New Year's Eve weddings, particularly those chosen for symbolic dates like 123123, are debated— is it cute or cheesy? They shift to the Rose Bowl, where Jess is surprised by Michigan's performance, noting Alab...
Jan 03, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Looking back on 2023, we’re resharing a few moments from Golic & Smetty. Including interviews from Ryan Nanni, Rebecca Lobo, Michael Lombari and more! As always, we appreciate you watching, listening, and following along all year. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Follow Mike and Jess on Twitter! Golic: https://twitter.com/golic Smetty: https://twitter.com/jessica_smetana Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit ww...
Dec 27, 2023•53 min
In this festive episode, Golic and Jess dive into the holiday spirit, sharing stories about Christmas presents and recalling memorable surprises. The conversation touches on the Steelers' uncertain season and the potential fate of coach Mike Tomlin. The duo analyzes AFC North rankings and speculates on a Monday night game as a possible Super Bowl preview. The Aaron Rodgers/Jets debate is explored, with opinions on whether he should return to the field. The Eagles' unexpected performance and quar...
Dec 20, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Happy Birthday Golic! Smetty is out, so we have Jason Fitz from Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports Radio joining the show from Vegas. He helps celebrate by bringing a gift for Mike on-air. The two swap stories from their time together at ESPN in honor of their friendship, leading to a funny story about Fitz, Gojo and an Orange Theory class. They move on to talk about the ever-changing NFL divisions, including dominate defenses and the continuous search for starting quarterbacks. They analyze the race ...
Dec 13, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Mike and Jess start by catching up on their weekend, sharing their mutual love for Publix foods, and poking fun at internet trolls who can’t move on from being angry. They discuss the challenges faced by the college football selection committee in making tough decisions, particularly expressing disbelief at Florida State University being left out. The two reveal their own final four picks, revisiting their choices from a few weeks ago, and even explore how the old BCS formula might have impacted...
Dec 06, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Golic and Smetty share their Thanksgiving experiences, discussing holiday meals and memorable moments, including a fellow DraftKings co-worker’s unusual Turkey Day food choices. They delve into college football, debating playoff scenarios and the potential impact of Florida State's undefeated status. They move on to explore hypotheticals involving key football matchups, Mike’s locked in picks, and express the importance of human judgment in the college football playoff selections. Shifting to co...
Nov 29, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Welcome to our Thanksgiving episode! Before we dive into the wild world of sports, Mike and Jess discuss Turkey Day. Jess opposes the classic meal choices and is sick of turkey; Mike challenges her being over it all in her late 20s. Ham, roasted chicken, whatever your preference – they agree there is NO rule when it comes to the main dish. Changing topics to college football, Mike points out the match-up of the weekend will be Ohio State against Michigan. One team that wasn’t on Jess’ radar this...
Nov 22, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Mike and Jess analyze the aftermath of Texas A&M's victory over Mississippi State, highlighting the double firings of coaches Jimbo Fisher and Zach Arnett. The discussion delves into the questionable decision-making behind Fisher's $76 million buyout and its potential implications for contract offering large sums of guaranteed money in college football. The two speculate on possible successors for the Aggies' head coaching position, considering candidates like Dan Lanning and former Aggies D...
Nov 15, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Golic is coming to you live from sleep-deprived Arizona. The darkness has taken over and just like the rest of (most) of us, daylight savings has us all exhausted. The Smetana household has made an exciting significant purchase, much to the surprise of an anti-appliance member. Jess had a somewhat torn weekend between the Clemson v Notre Dame game but stayed loyal to her Fighting Irish. Sam Hartman couldn’t pull through against the Tigers, despite both teams having struggling offenses. Did Dabo ...
Nov 08, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Golic and Smetty discuss their struggles to connect at Notre Dame games, causing Mike to miss Jess' famous baked goods. They shift to Halloween candy rules, emphasizing the importance of giving out full-size candy bars. They debate the appropriateness of unusual treats like hard-boiled eggs and toothbrushes. The conversation turns to dressing up on Halloween, with Mike sharing his go-to costume. The duo discusses Notre Dame's HUGE victory against Pitt and the controversy surrounding Coach Pat Na...
Nov 01, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 37
After a two-week hiatus, Golic is back! Jess joins from the New York studio and is happy to be back with her “tiny coffee”, prompting an in-depth conversation about the difference between European and American coffee. Mike gets a coffee 101 crash course where he learns that Starbucks does not serve a “proper” macchiato. Jess has a theory that baristas are the most harassed service workers and tells Mike about a nauseating order she saw on TikTok. Golic shares a coffee story that almost took out ...
Oct 25, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 36
While Golic is still out, Smetty is joined by ESPN Countdown to GameDay host, Sideline Reporter and occasional Around the Horn participant, Harry Lyles Jr.! The two friends reminisce on seeing the SpongeBob SquarePants Broadway musical and are still stunned at the news from earlier in the year about Ethan Slater (SpongeBob) and Ariana Grande. How did a theater kid pull the Princess of Pop? There’s so much drama and it’s not just on stage. Jess gives Harry a platform to talk about the Atlanta Bra...
Oct 18, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 35
We’ve got a guest packed show as Golic is out traveling this week after calling Monday Night Football. First up is The Dan LeBatard Show’s very own Lucy Rohden! Smetty asks Rohden about attending the Red River Rivalry game. The Longhorns lost to the Sooners and Lucy lost to the fried fair foods. Fried Butter. Fried Fireball. Corndogs for breakfast. Oklahoma’s defense pleasantly surprised Rohden, but Texas’ repeated errors did not. According to her, Texas fans should be mad that they didn’t burn ...
Oct 11, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Before we get into sports, Mike is NOT happy that Jess continues to bake with fruit, but they can both agree that taste palettes change with age. Jess comes for Chipotle arguing that they are no longer the gourmet king of quick food. Sam Hartman is the new Joe Burrow, according to TikTok. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce continue to take over the NFL. Jess finds it hilarious that people are mad that the NFL is capitalizing on the relationship, while Mike is here for it because it’s bringing new fan...
Oct 04, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 33
The two Notre Dame grads are coming off a disappointing loss over the weekend to Ohio State. Despite the mistakes made all around (mostly the coaching staff), Golic still believes in Sam Hartman and his team. Smetty is quick to come to her Fighting Irish’s defense discussing the ways in which they outplayed the Buckeyes; the game coming down to an electrifying end in the final seconds. What’s next for Notre Dame this season? They sympathize with Colorado and Deion Sanders losing to Oregon in a b...
Sep 27, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 32
The title says it, but seriously Monday Night Football WTF was that?! NFL Week 2 ended with last night’s double header, featuring New Orleans at Carolina and Cleveland at Pittsburgh. Smetty’s Steelers came through with a dub thanks to their stud like defense. The offense…that’s another story. The Panthers just can’t get it together, even with Bryce Young at the helm. Golic wasn’t too impressed with the Saints offense, but he was happy that all points on the board came from fellow former Fighting...
Sep 20, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Mike and Jess start off with the shocking Monday night game where the Jets hosted the Bills to close out Week 1 of the 2023 season. They break down the Aaron Rodgers injury, what it means for the Jets moving forward and the amazing fact that…the Jets STILL WON. Jess questions if the field conditions had anything to do with the game and Mike wonders what QB they’re going to call. (Tom Brady – are you sure you’re done?) Golic recaps being at the Kansas City game against the Lions with Gojo and see...
Sep 13, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Mike and Jess are joined by Ryan Nanni of Shutdown Fullcast! Ryan admits that Jess and Gojo are the only people who could make him excited to go see a Notre Dame game. Nanni goes over a metric tracker he created for the Iowa football team this season based on VERY specific numbers related to a Brian Ferentz contract (it’s not off to a great start). The group goes over the Deion Sanders effect on Colorado and their huge upset against TCU this past weekend. Where does Ryan have them on his ranking...
Sep 06, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Mike and Jess are stateside again after watching their Fighting Irish put the dub in Dublin. While the duo recaps their trip, Golic shares his story of how he finally ended up in Ireland and it is what travel nightmares are made of. All was soon forgotten when Mike got to meet an iconic superstar in a pub, and to his surprise, he didn’t even need to re-introduce himself. The pair discuss new QB Sam Hartman, who led his team to a 42-3 victory over Navy. Rumors of the ACC being expanded bring up d...
Aug 29, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 28
The luck of the Irish is not on Golic’s side as he keeps trying to make his way to Ireland for Notre Dame’s big game against Navy this weekend, but travel plans just won’t let him. So, Smetty takes the reins for this episode with Charlotte Wilder, Co-Host of Oddball and guest on The Dan Le Batard Show, and Charles McDonald, from Yahoo! Sports. Charlotte and Jess discuss Spain making history as the Women’s World Cup winner, as well as the awkwardness that ensued in the aftermath. Jess is confused...
Aug 22, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Golic & Smetty are double booked, as Pete Sampson, from The Athletic, and Rosie White, former Olympian and World Cup soccer player with New Zealand, join the show. Mike and Jess breakdown the latest moves in the NFL before a deep dive on Notre Dame ahead of their Week 0 game vs. Navy in Ireland. Is Hartman the answer? Will the offense flourish without Rees? Which wideouts will step up and what to expect from the defense? Official predictions and even some apparel discussion. Rosie White also...
Aug 15, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 26
University of Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer joins the show on the heels of the Big Ten’s announcement that Washington and Oregon will also join the conference in 2024 as college sports realignment heats up once again. What does it mean for Washington Football as they start their final season in the Pac-12? After finishing in the Top 10 last season in Coach DeBoer’s first season in Washington, what are their expectations as they have a lot of returning starters? Plus, Mike and Jess recap Tea...
Aug 08, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Golic & Smetty are back from vacation and with a ton of sports to talk about, naturally shark attacks are the main topic of discussion. Mike had and awesome time playing with celebrities at the American Century Championship, and certainly wasn’t discouraged as he was asked where the real celebrities were. Team USA gets their first win of the World Cup as their first game was all about getting used to playing with each other. Soccer is making huge headlines in the US as the World Cup continue...
Jul 25, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Golic & Smetty are back after the holiday with a jam-packed episode. Mike and Jess react to Pat Fitzgerald’s dismissal from Northwestern and the details of the incidents and timeline of events. Also in college sports, Bob Huggins has an interesting defense for his fight with West Virginia. Despite it being the dogs day of the Sports Summer, a ton going on with the Women’s US Open, Wimbledon, the MLB Home Run Derby and huge news in F1 as Daniel Ricciardo is back! Plus, how much does Jess beli...
Jul 11, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Mike and Jess are fresh off the golf course at Notre Dame for this week's Golic & Smetty. The Golic Family Foundation hosted their 2nd Annual SubPar Classic to benefit charitable organizations in the greater South Bend community. Despite a driving rain, Jess managed to sink a couple putts, get the golf cart stuck, and heckle Mike as he scooted around the course. Also in the show, debating whether or not we want to see a Hard Knocks starring Aaron Rodgers this year, Devon Allen skipping prese...
Jun 27, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 23
