Golic & Smetty welcome The Athletic and Just Women Sports, WNBA and women’s college basketball reporter and writer, Lyndsey D’Arcangelo to get the scoop on the start of the WNBA season. Can the Aces be stopped, when will we finally see WNBA expansion, and a little inside info on the Stefon Diggs-Josh Allen drama from a guy or knows something. Jess and Mike also discuss the missing sub that’s diving for the Titanic, how the U.S. Open played out at Los Angeles Country Club, the NBA Draft as Vi...
Jun 20, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Golic & Smetty get help from The Action Network’s Jason Sobel to explain the PGA TOUR and LIV merger. Should we still call it a merger and what will golf look like in the coming years? Jason explains the best he can before diving into what to look for ahead of the U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club. Who could claim the years 3rd major? Plus, Jess and Mike breakdown the Nuggets championship as Nikola Jokić surprises us yet again with his authentic celebration. Messi is heading to Miami...
Jun 13, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Golic & Smetty return in a BIG way after a holiday weekend. Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated joins to breakdown the NBA Finals from a unique perspective. He was one of the last people to get a national interview with Nikola Jokic and growing up as a Heat fan, he's seen Heat Culture firsthand. Somehow we end up discussing the time Mike replicated the Kim Kardashian pose when she broke the Internet and Rib Rolls from Flanagan's. Anna Dua from NHL.com and NHL's Fantasy On Ice joins to talk ...
Jun 06, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Golic & Smetty are back to give their thoughts on another huge weekend in sports. Nuggets sweep up with Lebron’s Lakers as Lebron mulls retirement possibly. The WNBA has an awesome opening weekend as Brittney Griner returns and the W’s “SuperTeam Era” begins. In the same fashion that LeBron was the talk of the town after the Nuggets advanced to the NBA Finals, Michael Block was the headliner at the PGA Championship even though Brooks Koepka hoisted the Wanamaker Trophy. What a story! NFL app...
May 23, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Golic & Smetty bask in the success of Notre Dame’s Spring sports as the Women’s and Men’s Lacrosse teams are deep in the tournament and the Softball team. Tons of storylines in the NBA as Lakers and Nuggets face off in the Conference Finals; who needs a championship more this year? Jokic or LeBron? Plus, the definitive answer on which fans are worse - Miami or Boston? As expected, Mike can do without the new trend of NFL schedule release videos, while Jess is all about them. Just don’t ask h...
May 16, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Golic & Smetty are joined by Too Many Men host, Sara Civian to breakdown the NHL Playoffs. Kraken and Panthers are looking good as they continue to move on as underdogs. The Blackhawks are ready to pick Connor Beard as the 1st pick in the NHL Draft, so Sara gives her scouting report. Do we need to see the Connor’s in commercials? Plus, Mike and Jess discuss the Miami Grand Prix as F1 hits the US. Mike is enjoying a trip down memory lane while Jess saves a wedding, and the NBA Playoffs are ge...
May 09, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Golic & Smetty recap the NFL Draft. Who were the winners and losers? Jess likes what the Steelers did, the Eagles load up on Bulldogs, but what on Earth are the Lions doing? Major losses in Round 1 of NBA and NHL Playoffs. Giannis may not feel like the season was a failure, but fans in Boston certainly don’t agree for the Bruins. The NBA has a dream Round 2 slate as Curry and Lebron face off again. Plus, F1 hits Miami and the biggest news is still Taylor Swift and Fernando Alonso. Follow Mik...
May 02, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Golic & Smetty are joined by former NFL GM and VSiN host, Michael Lombardi to break down this years class and storylines. He gives insight to what goes on inside war rooms and how the QBs stack up this year. Aaron Rodgers is finally on the move and Lombardi thinks it’s Super Bowl or bust for New York. Plus, where are the Lamar Jackson negotiations? Mike and Jess the biggest topic of the NBA playoffs so far - guys getting hit in the groin. Plus, F1 will finally return this weekend and the big...
Apr 25, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Golic & Smetty welcome in the NBA and NHL playoffs, weigh-in on the great Twitter debate of Airline etiquette, discuss Jalen Hurts extension and recap the latest 2 episodes of HBO’s Succession. Jess recaps her trip to the RBC Heritage this weekend, her golf tournament viewing strategy and highlights from Harbour Town. Mike is team airline in the great Twitter debate sparked by Blue Jays pitcher, Anthony Bass. With postseasons underway, Draymond Green is making headlines and do the Bruins nee...
Apr 19, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Golic & Smetty recap the Masters and the WNBA Draft, plus dive into season 3 of the Netflix show, Outer Banks (spoiler alert). Mike fights for Jess’s podcast loyalty with Kate Fagan as they discuss pickle ball etiquette. Hey, guy, don’t tell Jess how to hold her racquet. NBA Play-ins are on as we head into the playoffs, the MLB Pitch Clock is a miracle worker, and the weather at the Masters messed up Jess’ sleep schedule. The LIV players saved the Masters in Mike’s opinion as Rahm holds on. ...
Apr 12, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Big NCAA Tournament finale as Basketball Hall of Famer, Rebecca Lobo and new Notre Dame head coach, Micah Shrewsberry join the show. Rebecca talks the Final Four in Dallas, the call of the game and the hoopla on social media involving Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. Then, the newest member of the Notre Dame family, men's basketball coach, Micah Shrewsberry joins to describe his run in the tournament this year with Penn State, what he's missed most about South Bend, and what to expect on and off t...
Apr 05, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Golic & Smetty get the Taylor Swift concert recap from "GoJo", talk Caitlin Clark, backup dancers, Lamar Jackson and the annual NFL Coaches picture. Mike Jr. and Jess gang up on Mike because he's elderly and come up with the next hit reality TV show. There's a lot riding on the Lamar Jackson negotiations around the league. Plus, Sean Payton makes his presence known at the NFL Owners meeting. Micah Shrewsberry joins the Notre Dame family, and the women's semi-finals might be more exciting the...
Mar 29, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Don't be late to this episode because Jess was an hour early thanks to Arizona and the Uniform Time Act. Golic & Smetty recap a WILD weekend in College Basketball and F1. Who's in 3rd? Literally, who? Fernando Alonso, I think. Upsets everywhere in the Women's and Men's brackets with only 4 of 8 No. 1 seeds moving onto the Sweet 16. Parity or just a bad seed? Plus, we're still in the dark about an Aaron Rodgers trade and when will Lamar Jackson talks intensify? Follow Mike and Jess on Twitter...
Mar 22, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Golic & Smetty skip Spring Break and continue the grind by recapping The Last of Us, the Women’s Tournament and NFL Free Agency. DraftKings’ analyst and host of the Unreasonable Odds podcast, Julian Edlow, joins the show to break down the Men’s bracket and who he is betting on the next two weeks. Plus, Mike and Jess look at Aaron Rodgers’ situation, Lamar Jackson’s negotiations and the rest of the NFL free agency frenzy. Follow Mike and Jess on Twitter! Golic: https://twitter.com/golic Smett...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Golic & Smetty is back after a mini break. Mike and Jess catch up on what they've been watching lately, including The Last of Us. Mike has a bone to pick with Jess on her LOTR fandom, and what do they think about Netflix's Full Swing docuseries on about golf? How does it compare to F1's Drive to Survive ? F1's season kicked off so they recap the Bahrain GP before recapping all the news in the NFL. Mike sounds off on the combine process, why Anthony Richardson jumps up the draft board and oth...
Mar 08, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Golic & Smetty recap Super Bowl week, the Waste Management Open, and look ahead to the offseason storylines. Was the holding call the correct call? How was Rihanna's halftime performance? And did the 16th holes at TPC Scottsdale live up to the hype? Check out the Super Bowll recap as Golic & Smetty take a lesson from Aaron Rodgers as they'll take a week off and mull their future. Follow Mike and Jess on Twitter! Golic: https://twitter.com/golic Smetty: https://twitter.com/jessica_smetana...
Feb 15, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Golic & Smetty are on Radio Row for this week's episode. Mike Jr. joins the show to talk the Waste Management Open, their experience at TPC Scottsdale, Drew Brees putting his hands under Gojo's butt, Notre Dame's new offensive coordinator search and of course, the big game between the Chiefs and the Eagles. Plus, Mike and Jess discuss the finer points of being a house guest, their experiences on Radio Row and Jess gives her prediction for the game. Odds and Lines are Subject to Change Gambli...
Feb 08, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Golic & Smetty get ready for their trip to Radio Row in Phoenix for the Super Bowl. They breakdown Golic Family Mini Golf matches, the conference championship games, the 49ers next move, Tom Brady's next spot and what they are excited for during Super Bowl week. Golic and Rihanna is the picture we all want and need. Follow Mike and Jess on Twitter! Golic: https://twitter.com/golic Smetty: https://twitter.com/jessica_smetana Odds and Lines are Subject to Change Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HO...
Feb 01, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Golic & Smetty look back to the divisional round with broadcasting and family teammate, Mike Golic Jr. What on earth was going on with the Cowboys final play? More importantly, what's the communication like in the last few moments of the game? Golic Sr. goes off on today's technology, as old men do, and also asks, where does Josh Allen rank among QBs in the NFL? Plus, picks for this weekend to see who Mike, Mike and Jess will be talking about all week on radio row at the Super Bowl. Watch th...
Jan 25, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Golic & Smetty recap Super Wild Card Weekend and breakdown the Divisional round matchups coming up this weekend. Who's to blame for the Chargers blown lead? Can the Jaguars keep pace with the Chiefs? Will the Giants continue their playoff run against the Eagles? Is Buffalo the team of destiny this year? Tons of questions, and even a few answers. Plus, Mike has an issue with how Lamar Jackson announced he wasn't playing in the Wild Card round, but maybe he's just an old man yelling at a cloud...
Jan 18, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Golic & Smetty are joined by Shutdown Fullcast member, Ryan Nanni, to discuss Georgia's blowout win over TCU in the National Championship game and the 2022 College Football season. Plus, Ryan details Jim Harbaugh's breakfast diet that has him and Michigan in hot water, Kirby Smart's dominance over the rest of college football, Sam Hartman's transfer to Notre Dame and the best looking college football coaches. Mike and Jess also discuss their NFL wager with the Steelers, Aaron Rodgers' future...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 2
Golic & Smetty discuss Damar Hamlin collapsing on Monday Night Football and Mike provides a perspective on how NFL players deal with injuries, but there's nothing to prepare them for a scary situation like this. The College Football Semi-Finals finally provided fans with an excellent New Year's Eve, and Mike got to rub Notre Dame's win in Darius Rucker's face at the Gator Bowl. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calli...
Jan 04, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 1
As 2022 comes to a close, we look back at a few of the highlights from Golic & Smetty in 2022. Thanks for watching, listening and following all year. See you in 2023. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 8...
Dec 28, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Golic & Smetty review their favorite Christmas movies, and it gets two thumbs down from Jess. The France-Argentina World Cup Final draws proper acclaim of one of the greatest events ever and the celebration in Buenos Aires leads to an unfortunate story about peeing in crowds. Plus, Messi surpasses the 'World Record Egg' on IG and Mike is irate that the egg held the most likes in the first place. Mike and Jess also react to the Patriots-Raiders incredible finish, handicap the AFC playoff pict...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Mike and Jess celebrate Mike's 60th birthday with some help from his family and friends. A Bowl Season preview follows the surprise party, but not before remembering two important figures who passed away this week. Jess remembers her former co-worker and wonderful person/journalist, Grant Wahl with some stories and Mike and Jess both reflect on Mike Leach's impact on college football, especially how he coined the 'Air Raid' for the Hal Mumme offense. A celebration of life episode. Follow Mike an...
Dec 14, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Jess gets ready for the holidays with baked goods, as NCAA Championship season is in full effect. Mike and Jess check in on Notre Dame Women's basketball win over UCONN, the Women's Soccer Final with a stunning UCLA win over UNC and of course, College Football. Did the committee get it right as TCU and USC fall in their conference championships. Heisman finalists are announced, bowl games are set, and the transfer portal is going bananas. In the NFL, the 49ers are dealt a huge blow, and Mike and...
Dec 07, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 40
3-time World Cup US Men's National Team member, Eric Wynalda joins Golic & Smetty to breakdown the US in the 2022 World Cup, the state of soccer in the United States and why France is in a good spot to repeat as champs. Jess and Mike also discuss how to make cornbread, who can sneak in to the CFP if the top 4 fall this weekend and takeaways from Week 12 in the NFL. Which teams stink out loud, which ones are hitting their stride, and should the Bears, Packers and Rams start to think about shu...
Nov 30, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In possibly the most controversial episode, Mike and Jess disagree for nearly an hour. They disagree on Thanksgiving sides, who they want to see in the College Football Playoff, and expectations for your kids when they are visiting for the holidays. Heated debates from Mexico City to South Bend, Indiana. Plus, some World Cup thoughts, F1 season recap and an update on what teams can make a run in the NFL playoffs. Follow Mike and Jess on Twitter! Golic: https://twitter.com/golic Smetty: https://t...
Nov 23, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Mike returns and praises Jess for being such a great house guest and Jess is prepping her baked goods for the holiday season. College Football Playoff hopes are getting high but also getting crushed in the next two weeks. Who's going to be in the final four? Could LSU actually make it over Tennessee? Does the ACC have a beef if their champ isn't playing for this 'chip'? Notre Dame looks to play spoiler to the PAC-12's final hope. Plus, NFL Week 10 was full of storylines as Jeff Saturday gets his...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 37
Golic (Jr.) & Smetty recaps a huge weekend in college football. As Mike travels this week, Mike Jr. steps in and they discuss the Top 10 matchups in the SEC and what it means for the College Football Playoffs. Notre Dame shows what they can do in their upset of Clemson. Jess meets Ted Golic, needs the Golic family wifi password and did she rush the field? GoJo also breakdown the Colts press conference as Jeff Saturday is introduced as their interim head coach. Follow Mike and Jess on Twitter...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 36
