The Lapka and Talley Podcast

Hot takes, funny banter, and everything in between are provided on this podcast by hosts Kevin Lapka and Ryan Talley. From hard-hitting analysis to weekly predictions, this NFL podcast is a perfect release from the mainstream saturation of stats and ridiculous opinions.

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Episodes

Week 1 Game Predictions

We go through every game of Week one and pick each victor against the spread and straight up. Listen in to see if your team takes the dub in the first week of 2019

Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 3

2019 NFL Season Predictions

In our first ever full season prediction episode, we discuss the record of every team from every division in football. We make our picks for division winners, wild card slots and who we have winning Super Bowl 54. The order of divisions goes: AFC North, AFC East, AFC South, AFC West, NFC South, NFC West, NFC East, NFC North. Enjoy the episode and feel free to react to our picks via the comment section or our Instagram page. Thanks for the support!

Sep 02, 2019•2 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 2

2019 Fantasy Football In-Depth Analysis

Ryan is back on the show as the dynamic duo returns with a jam packed episode on everything fantasy football. From who you should take first overall to, mid round steals to love/hate players, this podcast has everything you need to know to dominate your league in 2019. Make sure to drop a comment and a review!

Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 1

NBA Free Agency, Madden Ratings, and Baseball Talk (ft. Ben Xilas and James Lyman)

Special guests Ben Xilas and James Lyman join the show to discuss the insane NBA Free Agency moves, the disrespectful Madden ratings and the incredibly tight playoff races in the MLB + much, much more. Tons of knowledge, laughs and takes with these guys! Make sure to subscribe, like and give us a rating!

Jul 21, 2019•46 min

Recapping the INSANE NBA Free Agency + Listener Questions

From KD to Kyrie to Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Lapka recaps the biggest free agency moves and takes questions from listeners. Make sure to subscribe and drop a review/comment! Happy fourth!

Jul 04, 2019•38 min

It's a RAP (feat. Mark Minogue and Nathan Grant)

Special guests Mark Minogue and Nathan Grant join the show to discuss the conclusion of the NBA Finals as well as the biggest free agent storylines, KD and Klay's injury, and most importantly, the chips with the dip. Make sure to subscribe!

Jun 18, 2019•36 min

Keepin' it Real with Nathan Grant (aka Neon Slides)

NBA conference finals recap, Kawhi vs. Kobe, Finals preview, KD's impact, should marijuana be less harsh of a policy, who's the best NBA rapper and much much more! Tune in for laughs and great talk about NBA and more with my guy Nathan Grant.

May 28, 2019•49 min

Talkin' Sports With Will Hopper and Brian Dezara

Special guests Will Hopper and Brian Dezara join the show to talk NFL over/unders, NBA playoff outlook, Preakness bets, and our favorite topic, Will's favorite stadium food. Like and subscribe! Yes, we meant to put in the blooper in the beginning.

May 18, 2019•38 min•Season 2Ep. 2

NBA Lottery, NFL Talk and MLB Rankings with guest James Lyman!

Special Guest James Lyman joins the show to provide his insight and opinion on the NBA lottery/conference series', NFL rookie QB expectations and MLB rankings/sleeper teams. Make sure to like and subscribe!

May 16, 2019•39 min•Season 2Ep. 1

2019 NFL Draft Recap

Kevin details each pick from the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft and which teams got better and worse through their picks. From Kyler Murray to Daniel Jones to N'Keal Harry, Kevin provides insight on which picks are hit or miss and most and least favorite picks in the first round. Make sure to hit the subscribe button if you like the show!

Apr 29, 2019•40 min

NFL Mock Draft Special

In our best podcast yet, we detail how the first round of the NFL draft will play out from picks 1 to 32. Make sure to like and subscribe!

Apr 19, 2019•1 hr 16 min

AAF Collapse, Packers Issues, Russell Wilson and More

In one of Ryan and Kevin's best podcasts yet, they discuss the recent collapse of secondary league the AAF and speak upon the issues in the Packers organization. They also discuss the possibility of Russell Wilson not being extended by the Seahawks and go over the recent trade for Jordan Howard. Make sure to subscribe!!!

Apr 05, 2019•48 min

Free Agency Frenzy (Featuring Patrick Austin)

Patrick Austin joins the show to give some expert analysis on the OBJ trade, Le'veon Bell's move and all the other free agency moves thus far. Like and subscribe to the podcast!

Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 21 min

All Things NFL, NBA and MLB Featuring Mitchell Smart

Special guest Mitchell Smart joins the show to discuss all things NFL, NBA And MLB. The boys discuss the NFL Combine, free agency fits and trade updates. Are the Warriors in trouble and is Lebron hurting is legacy? Also, the boys talk about the outrageous MLB season projections and how the leadoff position could be the key to winning a World Series.

Mar 08, 2019•1 hr 43 min

Kyler Murray, Nick foles, Jason Witten and more NFL news

Ryan and Kevin go over the biggest NFL headlines of the week as well as some MLB and a debate about Lebron later in the show.

Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 56 min

NFL News plus MLB and NBA Headlines

Kevin and Ryan go over the biggest headlines in the NFL including Antonio Brown, Le'veon Bell and other news. They also go over MLB and NBA news as Manny Machado signs his deal and NBA All Star Weekend wraps up

Feb 22, 2019•1 hr 33 min

Super Bowl Recap + News Around the League

Kevin and Ryan talk about the lowest scoring Super Bowl in NFL history and discuss the NFL Honors, offseason acquisitions, coaching changes, and more.

Feb 07, 2019•37 min

Divisional Round Recap and AFC/NFC Championship Previews

Kevin, Ryan and special guest Mike Neil make predictions on the upcoming Championship games as well as recapping this past week's action. The guys also converse on various headlines from around the league.

Jan 16, 2019•45 min

Week 16 Recap Podcast Featuring Rich Lapka (Kevin’s Dad)

Kevin goes over the important games of Week 16 and Rich Lapka joins the show to talk some Bears and playoff implications.

Dec 25, 2018•36 min

Week 15 picks against the spread

Ryan and Kevin quickly recap Week 14 and go over their favorite picks of the Week 15 slate of games

Dec 12, 2018•51 min

Week 14 Previews (Lock of the week, underdog of the week, favorite of the week, sleeper of the week)

We go over our locks, underdogs, sleepers and favorites of week 14 in the NFL. Subscribe !

Dec 05, 2018•50 min

Week 12 Recap Episode

Ryan and Kevin go over every game in week 12 and talk about implications of the future for every team in the league. Subscribe!

Nov 27, 2018•1 hr

Week 11 Recap/Q and A

Kevin goes over every game in week 11 and answers questions from around the league.

Nov 20, 2018•44 min

Week 10 Preview Episode

We preview every game in week 10 and tell you where to put your money for this week’s matchups. Subscribe!

Nov 10, 2018•1 hr 1 min

Best of Week 9 and Top 5 Hierarchy

We go over the best games of week 9 and go over our hierarchies of the best teams in the NFL. Stay for the heated argument about the Bears later in the podcast. Subscribe!

Nov 06, 2018•1 hr

Week 8 Game Previews

We go over every week 7 matchup against the spread and tell you who you should start and sit this week for fantasy. Also, who’s a contender and who’s a pretender through 7 weeks? Ryan and Kevin decide who’s a playoff contender and who’s not. Make sure to subscribe!

Oct 26, 2018•1 hr 22 min

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