SVP and Stanford Steve break down an unforgettable NBA Finals - celebrating the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first-ever championship and a historic season led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They reflect on the emotional impact of Tyrese Haliburton’s Game 7 injury, ask what’s next for the Pacers, and debate whether these star injuries can be prevented. Plus, SVP’s thoughts on fixing air travel and the lost art of a normal handshake. | SVPod 0:00 Intro 1:00 NBA Finals Recap: Thunder capture their first NB...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 26 min
SVP and Stanford Steve break down the US Open from all angles and touch on the NBA & Stanley Cup Finals. JJ Spaun was sensational on the back nine and deserved to win. But first, the guys discuss whether or not Sam Burns should have gotten standing water relief, and later talk about Rory McIlroy's odd attitude as of late. Plus, what to expect in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and SVP shares why he is very confident Florida will beat Edmonton in six. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (1:05) Sam Burns should ha...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 21 min
SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the latest in the NBA Finals, breaking down the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the Indiana Pacers in game two and more. Does Indiana need MORE from Tyrese Haliburton? How will they be able to slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Plus, a brief update on the Stanley Cup Finals, plane talk conversations, and the guys give a full preview of the US Open with Gordo. Gordo gives his picks, single hammers and double hammers which will certainly hit… right? | SVPod (0:00) I...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve preview the NBA Finals. Are the Indiana Pacers being DISRESPECTED?!? Will the Oklahoma City Thunder ROLL like the books suggest? The guys look at the top storylines and also give a preview of the Stanley Cup Finals. Will the Panthers repeat and beat the Oilers? SVP makes his pick. Finally, the guys check-in on the MLB and college baseball tournament, and SVP reveals his Vilebrequin addiction. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (3:30) The college baseball tourney is WILD (4:38...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 25 min
SVP and Stanford Steve break down the latest in the NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs and more. Who has a better chance at winning their respective series: the Knicks or the Stars? The guys share their reactions to the Thunder’s game 4 win and discuss who they would rather have leading their team moving forward: SGA or Anthony Edwards. Also, the guys talk about the Canes’ game four win over Florida, the college baseball bracket, Steve’s upcoming week riding solo as a parent and more. | SVPod (0:00) I...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 19 min
SVP and Stanford Steve break down Scottie Scheffler’s win at Quail Hollow and all the top storylines from the PGA Championship. Plus, an update on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Is the Cup Florida’s to lose? Then, the guys get into the Thunder’s game seven win over Denver and the Knicks’ series win over Boston before previewing the Conference Finals. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (2:18) PGA Championship recap (16:00) Thoughts on Quail Hollow (21:39) More PGA Championship recap (32:54) Gordo went 0-2… (38:57) ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 39 min
SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the latest in the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Giannis sweepstakes. It sounds like the Milwaukee star will have a new home for next season. Where will it be? Plus, do the Warriors stand a chance and did Denver HAVE to win game four? Then, David Gordon joins the show to give his picks and a full preview of the PGA Championship from Quail Hollow. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (2:25) Can Boston win the series? (4:10) Pacers in the driver’s seat (7:35) Did Denver have t...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the latest in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, NBA Playoffs and more. The guys begin by discussing the pair of thrilling Game 7s in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. How did the Blues and Avs lose?! The Warriors and Nuggets won a pair of Game 7s as the Clippers suffered another heartbreaking end to the season, and the Pacers got off to a hot start against the Cavs. The guys discuss all that and more including flag football games, Sam Van Pelt’s chess strategy, Pancakes...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 43 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss all the major storylines from the NBA Playoffs, NFL Draft and Stanley Cup Playoffs. Do the Lakers have a chance? Clippers or Nuggets? Plus, thoughts on the Pistons' fight, the Warriors and more. The guys also discuss Landeskog's awesome return, the Oilers thrilling win, the Caps game four win and more. Finally, thoughts on Shedeur Sanders' slide, picks SVP liked and the Commanders new stadium deal. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 50 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss their takeaways from the first games of the NBA Playoffs and more. Worried about the Lakers after the ugly game one loss? Plus deeper discussion on the Knicks and Thunder wins before getting into the other round one games. The guys also discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs and give a quick preview of the NFL Draft. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (5:04) It’s Draft week (8:40) Thunder dominates Grizzlies in game 1 (15:18) Knicks knock off Pistons in thrilling game 1 (1...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Scott Van Pelt is joined by No Laying Up's Chris Solomon to talk all things Augusta from the weekend, including why he felt Rory McIlroy was the pick this weekend, how Rory got it done, Bryson DeChambeau's final round and more. Plus, Chris Vernon joins to share the origin and art of the infamous Masters Updates. All that and more on a special episode of the SVPod. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 25 min
SVP and Stanford Steve give their full reaction to Florida winning the National Championship. Plus, the guys discuss all the Final Four games and look back on the seasons of Florida, Houston, Auburn and Duke. The guys also preview the Masters and SVP explains how he’s officially lost the house to Florida fans. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 6 min
SVP and Stanford Steve break down all the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight action while also previewing the Final Four. Who will win the National Championship? The guys discuss who they're leaning right now and why. Plus, SVP gives his full reaction to Kevin Willard leaving Maryland for Villanova and how everything was handled. SVP also recaps his trip to Turks and Caicos while Steve tells a hilarious story from a guys trip to St. Petersburg. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 39 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss all the happenings in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Starting with the Maryland buzzer-beater over Colorado State, Scott tells the full story of his viewing experience as the Terps got it done. The guys also go through each region, discussing the chalky Midwest, Arkansas' upset win over St. John's, Ole Miss' run and if all of this is just the Duke Invitational. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 23 min
SVP and Stanford Steve react to the NCAA Tournament bracket and discuss what they liked and didn't like. The West Region is LOADED with Florida and Maryland potentially on a collision course whereas the Midwest is not. Also, the guys break down the biggest issues with North Carolina making it in over West Virginia and Indiana. Steve also breaks down his Chuck E. Cheese birthday party experience and SVP recaps his weekend in Breckenridge. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 41 min
SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the latest news in the college hoops and NFL world, and Steve recaps his experience with his daughter at the SEC women's basketball tournament. Plus, the guys discuss why MVP talk is overblown, if men's conference tourneys even matter, and SVP talks Maryland's Senior Day. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 43 min
SVP and Stanford Steve discuss what actually matters from the NFL Combine, the Commanders trading for Deebo Samuel and the latest in college basketball. Plus, Steve shares a hysterical story from attending his daughter’s basketball game and how all his family’s water bottles have mysteriously disappeared. The guys also talk about the Oscars, and SVP goes into how he watches hardly any TV or movies. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 34 min
SVP and Stanford Steve break down the latest in college hoops, diving into the question of who the SEC’s best team is, St. John’s ceiling, Duke’s upside and more. Plus, the guys look ahead to Maryland’s Top-16 matchup against Michigan State Wednesday night in the Snake Pit, Steve shares his thoughts on the latest ‘We Beat the Dream Team’ doc and how his family has WAY too many water bottles and more. Finally, SVP goes over his NBA notes and they discuss the true contenders in the East & West...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 33 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss the NBA and NHL All-Star breaks, which CBB teams can win a Natty and more. How many teams are on Steve’s list that can win the whole thing? The NHL nailed its new All-Star format with the 4 Nations Face-Off, but the NBA can’t say the same. Is there a way to improve it? Plus, SVP’s message to the weather community and highly frustrating food app experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 27 min
SVP and Stanford Steve recap the Super Bowl, discussing all angles of the Eagles’ dominating victory. The defensive line was incredible for 60, and Jalen Hurts delivered on the big stage once again. The guys also discuss the Chiefs side of things after Mahomes’ second Super Bowl loss. Steve also recaps his eventful weekend in New Orleans before the guys dive into the latest in the college hoops world. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 20 min
SVP is joined by Nick Wright to preview Super Bowl LIX from a KC perspective. But first, Nick tells his story of how he got into TV and how SVP helped him along the way. Nick also discusses how his career has been tied to the Chiefs’ rise and one of the greatest basketball players of all time. The guys later get into what it will take for the Chiefs to make history and if there’s truly never a doubt. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss the Luka Doncic trade, the latest in college basketball and the Pro Bowl. More specifically, SVP recaps his trip to Disney World, which included an unenjoyable at best experience on one ride. While the guys don’t understand why the Mavs didn’t get more for Luka, Steve takes a unique approach to the situation. Saturday was a great day for college basketball, and the guys have plenty to discuss regarding Cal’s return to Rupp and more. Finally, SVP shares ...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 17 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss the results of Conference Championship Weekend. The Chiefs got it done… again, and there’s no denying the greatness. But were some of the calls questionable? The Eagles flexed their muscle against the Commanders as Saquon Barkley continued to dominate. Can he do it again in New Orleans? Plus, some conversation on college basketball, how the Mahomes era is similar to the Jordan era and more. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 24 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss the National Championship, NFL Divisional Round and travel troubles in Atlanta. SVP starts the pod by going through his travel troubles in the Atlanta airport, which he claims will never happen again. Then, the guys break down Ohio State’s National Championship victory over Notre Dame before recapping the NFL Divisional Round games. Can Washington keep the magic going? Is this FINALLY the year the Bills can beat the Chiefs? All that and more on the late...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 22 min
SVP and Stanford Steve take a look back at all the NFL Wildcard Weekend action and preview the Divisional round. Do Washington and Houston stand a chance? Which way are the guys leaning in Baltimore @ Buffalo? Are the Eagles on real upset alert against the Rams? Plus, thoughts on the Sam Darnold situation, the coaching carousel, latest CBB happenings and more. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 26 min
SVP and Stanford Steve recap the CFP Semifinals, sharing their thoughts on Notre Dame and Ohio State’s big wins to punch their ticket to the National Championship. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 7 min
SVP and Stanford Steve preview the CFP Semifinals and NFL Wildcard Weekend. Can Texas keep up with Ohio State? What are the keys to a Penn State & Notre Dame win in the Orange Bowl? Then in the NFL, do the Steelers stand a chance? Worried about the Eagles? Plus deeper discussion on the Washington-Tampa game and the Monday nighter in LA. Finally, the last accounting of Pooptown and thoughts on SEC basketball, TGL and more. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 17 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to breakdown all of the results from the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals. All teams who had a first-round bye lost, including Georgia who could not overcome Notre Dame’s dominant defense. Penn State rolled, too, though give credit to Boise State for fighting. And how about Arizona State’s fight? Specifically Cam Skattebo, who continued to amaze in an incredible finale to his stellar season. Lastly, can anyone beat Ohio State? The Buckeyes are rolling after ...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min
SVP and Stanford Steve recap MNF from Green Bay and the rest of NFL Week 16. The environment in Lambeau and around the stadium was ELECTRIC, and the guys talk about their experience going house to house in elf costumes with Santa Kelce. Plus, who’s in Pooptown? And which contenders are they more confident in than others? All that and more in the latest SVPod. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 24, 2024•56 min
SVP and Stanford Steve react to the first round of the College Football Playoff. The pair discuss dominant wins from Notre Dame, Ohio State and Indiana while also breaking down Texas’ win over Clemson in which the Tigers signed up for 60. Additionally, Scott and Steve do a quick look ahead to the CFP Quarterfinal matchups. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min
