SVP and Stanford Steve are back to preview all of the big games in the College Football Week 1 slate. Miami @ Florida has so many storylines, Penn State @ West Virginia will be fun, and will Clemson hang with Georgia? Plus, keep an eye on Michigan this week and SVP likes a certain team on Friday night. Also, Steve recaps his trip to Dublin, shares his thoughts on Pulp Fiction, and the pair discuss the awesome experience of doing Sports Center w/ SVP from Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open. | SVP...
Aug 29, 2024•59 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are here to discuss all things College Football Week 0 as well as some burning questions ahead of Fantasy Football draft season. Can Georgia Tech make things interesting? How many three-down RBs are there? What about the Panthers backfield and the Steelers QB situation? Plus, SVP begins the show by recapping his trip to Paris, Steve talks about preparing for Dublin, and SVP gives us a treat with three transatlantic movie reviews. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 6 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to give their reactions to Team USA’s Men’s and Women’s basketball gold medal victories, the first week of the NFL Preseason, the AP Top 25 Preseason Poll and more. Plus, fantasy football drafts are rapidly approaching, Scott’s love for CFB 25 is growing, and how will the 12-team CFP affect college football discourse? | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss what’s been going on in the Olympics, including why Katie Ledecky is Steve’s new favorite athlete, how Simone Biles’ approach is so admirable, Scheffler vs. Fleetwood, Novak’s phenomenal performance and more. Plus, Scott talks about how great it’s been to watch his son, Sam, improve as a swimmer recently, Steve shares an eventful travel story, an update on SVP’s skill level at CFB25, which CFB Week 1 games are the most intriguing and more. | SVPod Learn...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min
SVP is joined by The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart to talk about one big thing: dogs. With both having lost a very beloved family dog in the past couple of years, the pair reflect back on the impact Otis and Dipper had on their lives – Scott’s and Jon’s, respectively. Also, why dogs are the ultimate unifier of humans, how Otis and Dipper’s on-air tributes were received by the public, the process of getting a new dog after the beloved one’s passing and more. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Jul 29, 2024•46 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Xander Schauffele’s win at the 2024 Open Championship and what it means for him to have won two majors this year. Plus, SVP won the Par 3 tournament, College Football 25 is pretty difficult, the NFL is right around the corner, and fantasy football mock draft season is officially here. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2024•56 min
SVP and Stanford Steve dive into what their plan of action is going to be regarding College Football 25 and give a full preview of The Open with David Gordon. Who are the top Doublehammer candidates? How will the course play? Is The Open the BEST championship? Plus, the Orioles getting a comeback win over the Yankees was huge, Carlos Alcaraz is the real deal, and Steve explains why he’s soccer’d out. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to recap a wild July 4th week filled with beach stories, proud dad moments, waits at restaurants and more. Plus, who are the winners & losers from NBA free agency? Which coming changes to CFB is SVP most intrigued by? SVP also gives an update on his moving situation and the pair share their takes on fireworks and if July 4th food rivals Thanksgiving food. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 08, 2024•54 min
SVP and Steve react to the Florida Panthers winning the Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers, with Scott talking about how great of a post-game interview he had with Paul Maurice. Plus, sleepaway camp is emotional, SVP hurt his leg, a dive meets update, thoughts on the Summer Olympics and what Olympic events they think they could do, and what SVP hates. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 25, 2024•57 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss Bryson DeChambeau’s US Open win at Pinehurst and Rory’s collapse, if the Mavs or Oilers have a chance in the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup, Windhorst’s comments on Luka, how waves are UNDEFEATED against kids and how heatwaves are the worst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2024•51 min
SVP and Stanford Steve get together to discuss the C’s jumping all over the Mavs in the NBA Finals, the unbelievable games in the CWS, Caitlin Clark saying all the right things, Dan Hurley spurning the Lakers to stay at UCONN, PLUS Gordo joins the guys to talk US Open at Pinehurst and gives us his “double hammer”. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Edmonton and Florida gear up for the Stanley Cup Finals while Boston and Dallas are set for the NBA Finals - SVP and Stanford Steve take a look at both and discuss why Luka is the best player on the court, why it’s great Florida made it back to the Cup Finals and the awesome tradition of not touching the conference trophies in the NHL. Also, Caitlin Clark is wearing a bullseye - fair or unfair, and the WNBA needs to adjust their scheduling. Plus, is Life cereal just for old people and it’s weddi...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min
SVP and Stanford Steve reflect on the amazing, carefree, wonderful life of Bill Walton and how he touched so many lives just by being himself. Plus a powerful speech by Harry Higgs, the Celtics sweep the Pacers while the Timberwolves fight back to take game 4 as KAT gets going. Also, what's up with the people who take up way too much space at the beach and do pot smokers know they smell like pot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Description: SVP and Stanford Steve recap a wild week from Valhalla at the PGA Championship. From Xander Schauffele winning his first major title to Scottie Scheffler’s chaotic Friday, they cover it all. Plus, the NBA Conference Finals are set, but do the Celtics have an automatic ticket to the Finals? And in the NHL, a big game 7 between the Canucks and Oilers will determine who faces the Stars in the WCF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min
SVP and Stanford Steve are at Valhalla Golf Club for the PGA Championship where they pose the question: Is there anything better than Major Championship golf? They are also joined by David Gordon (aka Gordo) who gives his “Double Hammer” and tells you why Scottie Scheffler is playing better than Tiger Woods in 2000 - it's just math. Plus the Knicks & Nuggets are going in opposite directions and who doesn’t love the unwritten rules of the NHL playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this edition of SVPod, the guys recap the most compelling events of the weekend. Steve has the Kentucky Derby while SVP praises Game 7 between the Bruins and Leafs. They switch gears to NBA playoffs and talk about the Timberwolves chances to win the title, which team is under more pressure in the Thunder vs. Mavs series and their predictions for Knicks vs. Pacers. Plus, they discuss the Tom Brady roast and if they’d ever allow themselves to be roasted and they dive into the Kendrick Lamar vs....
May 07, 2024•58 min
On this edition of the SVPod, the guys talk about Anthony Edwards headlining the NBA playoffs, what’s next for Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid respectively and if there are any concerns with the Celtics. SVP and Stanford Steve also discuss how many franchise quarterbacks were drafted over the weekend and who filled roster needs the best. Plus, it’s an Italy recap - food, museums, mopeds and a lotta gelato! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Back like they never left - The SVPod returns! Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve re-introduce their new and improved podcast. Fresh off covering the Masters, SVP explains the show’s absence and shares plans for what’s next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2024•23 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott’s trip to Camden Yards, Steve’s guys’ trip and his lake power ranking. Then, America’s preeminent golf handicapper Gordo stops by to share his first round leaders, top-20 finishers and winners for the Open Championship. Plus, Scott explains why the Open is his favor major and Gordo has a trivia question. [11:26] Gordo [17:12] First Round Leaders [24:25] Top-20 Finishes [31:05] Winners [35:28] Why the Open is Scott’s favorite [39:13] Trivia Learn mo...
Jul 19, 2023•44 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are joined by Olympic gold medalist and fellow washed swim dad Tom Dolan. The guys discuss Tom’s grounded approach with his kids’ competitive swimming, what drove him as a swimmer, how watching his kids swim beats competing in the Olympics, what parents forget about youth athletics, how many dads he’s seen on the pool deck in a full suit and monitoring snack bar consumption. [5:53] Tom’s grounded approach, swimming is unrelenting [20:31] Tom’s biggest message to...
Jul 03, 2023•53 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott’s foray into Virginia for a swim meet, why the NBA draft is hard to follow, their fascination with Victor Wembanyama, LSU fans’ fondness for Jell-O shots and Steve’s daughter getting an ear infection at the beach. [2:58] NBA Draft [7:03] Victor Wembanyama [14:49] College World Series [17:13] Steve’s trip to the beach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2023•28 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve start by recapping Father’s Day. Then, they discuss the U.S. Open, the difficulty of winning a major, Wyndham Clark easily dealing with stressful situations and the lack of an atmosphere at Los Angeles Country Club. Later, updates from the pool, a tough moment in the dad-space, the Wizards trading Bradley Beal to the Suns and which fanbase bugs Steve the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2023•45 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve start with the dawn of swim season, Scott’s son’s first meet and picking your battles as a parent. Then, they discuss the Nuggets winning the NBA Finals, if Denver still has detractors and Scott’s postgame interview with Jamal Murray. Later, Gordo shares his U.S. Open gambling insights, Steve has a hot take and which mustachioed celebrity does Scott use for Gordo’s picture in his phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 14, 2023•48 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve react to the news of LIV and PGA merging. Then, they discuss the burning questions people have regarding the merger, how people can keep a secret of this magnitude, and what put this decision in the fast lane. Next, they preview game three of the NBA Finals with the pressure on the Nuggets and discuss why SVP is riding with Denver. Later, SVP shares his experience as a first base coach, and Steve discusses children birthday party etiquette. Plus, SVP reads a tou...
Jun 07, 2023•49 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Miami proving it was the better team in Game 7 against Boston, Denver playing beautiful basketball, and whether Erik Spoelstra or Mike Malone would be a better coach for Scott’s son’s basketball team. Then, they get into the Panthers’ run to the Stanley Cup, Scott and his family making another move, if the Golden Tee machine still works, and the last time Steve played his brother in basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
May 31, 2023•48 min
David Gordon joins SVP and Steve to celebrate his 30th birthday and share why betting golf is free money, how SVP almost lost one billion dollars, and why he wanted to chest bump Steve into the ground. Next, SVP and Steve discuss Brooks Koepka’s win and why Steve loves the Majors more than any other sport. Then, they share details of their walk and talk with Michael Block during his shining moment and the sincerity of Rory Mcllroy. Later, they breakdown why Denver is the real deal, LeBron is pla...
May 25, 2023•56 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are in Rochester, N.Y. for the PGA Championship and are joined by ESPN Stats & Info senior researcher Gordo to discuss why he thinks golf is the easiest sport to bet, his first-round leader bets, which player has been the best his year, and Max Homa asking Gordo if he’s a genius. Then, the guys talk about their takeaways from walking the course, the buzzwords they learned and who they like to win at Oak Hill. Plus, was Scott’s dinner order a choke job? Learn...
May 16, 2023•50 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve start the podcast with a confession from Scott, Steve’s need for a new recycling bin and a “Would You Rather?” as their wives and kids prepare to see Taylor Swift in concert. Then, the guys discuss Lakers-Warriors, which team Los Angeles would prefer to play if they clinch the series, the Knicks being the team they thought they were, NHL playoffs, Steve’s family betting the Kentucky Derby, Scott’s daughter turning 10 and Steve attending a recital. Learn more abo...
May 10, 2023•40 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the Met Gala, the Bruins’ historic season coming to an end, Scott texting a notable Knicks fan, Steph Curry deciding things aren’t ending in Sacramento, the emotions wrapped up in Warriors-Lakers, if Anthony Richardson or Gardner Minshew start more games for the Colts, Steve needing an NFL team, the Ravens extending Lamar Jackson, if high top sneakers will ever make a comeback and a bad batch of pancakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
May 02, 2023•53 min
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss how many NFL teams have “a guy,” why Jordan Love is more interesting than Aaron Rodgers, if they’ll ever figure out the quarterback thing, the NBA and NHL playoffs, if Vancouver misses the Grizzles, Scott’s assessment of Knicks fans, and who the Texans should take at No. 2 in the draft. Plus, a Bill Barnwell cameo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023•38 min
