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Opening Kickoff Podcast
Hosted by Dave Steinwedel · EN
Podcast by Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and Brandon Stephens discussing the latest topics across the sports landscape and pop culture
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Opening Kickoff 7-15-26 WNBA Woes and CFB Primer
5d ago00:52:26Tap to summarizeOn this show: Dave Steinwedel and Kevin Pearce are back as they discuss:-Cathy Engelhert and Jason Page issues with Dan Patrick-The Caitln Clark and WNBA IssueBill Bender of Sporting News joins the guys to prime the college football season and talk about the big matchups, Alabama outlook, Lane Kiffin at LSU, Which QB is top heading into the season, and more!
Transcribe →Opening Kickoff 6-26-26 Rowan Kavner on MLB Dan Favale on NBA
3w ago00:53:49Tap to summarizeOn this show: Dave and KP are back as they:Discuss the latest with Brandon Sorsby and the NFL. (1:13-8:45)Fox Sports National MLB Writer Rowan Kavner joins the guys to discuss the latest in baseball and the upcoming trade deadline. (8:46-26:30)Dan Favale of Bleacher Report joins the pod to discuss all the major trades, the NBA Draft and takes a moment to talk about the Knicks winning the title. (26:31-END)
Transcribe →Opening Kickoff 6-10-26 High Horses
Jun 1000:58:12Tap to summarizeOn this podcast: Dave, KP, Payton, and David are back to talk:-Brandon Sorsby having new life thanks to the courts-the line that has been crossed-Spurs Knicks Series thus far-David trying to be the voice of reason for rowdy fans holding rowdy fans accountable
Transcribe →Opening Kickoff 5-28-26 Enter the Arena
May 2800:53:40Tap to summarizeOn this podcast: Dave Steinwedel and Kevin Pearce are back to talk:The legacy of Kyle Busch after his tragic death.The Knicks are going to the FinalsWho would the Knicks rather seeSpurs-Thunder SeriesLSU Basketball being sneakyCollege Sports issue.
Transcribe →Opening Kickoff Podcast 5-7-26 Who can be The Guy
May 701:07:47Tap to summarizeOn this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Kevin Pearce, and David Miles are back to talk:All things NBA Playoffs after the first round of the playoffs, and what happened in the Celtics-76ers series. (1:13-41:00)Bill Bender of Sporting News joins KP and Dave to talk about March Madness expanding, is college football next, plus some NFL Draft talk. (41:05-END)
Transcribe →Opening Kickoff 4-29-26 Recapping the Draft plus Rounding the Bases
Apr 2901:04:57Tap to summarizeOn this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and Kevin Pearce are back to talk:Paytons review of a Dallas Hotel room (1:13-4:50)Pro Football Network NFL Draft Analyst Ian Cummings joins the guys to discuss the Ty Simpson pick, some of the other picks that stood out, how the Jets and Giants did, which rookie QB starts and more. (4:51-44:45)Jared Diamond of the Wall Street joins the show to discuss the Dodgers strong start, who is a threat to them, the ABS system and more. (44:46-END)
Transcribe →Opening Kickoff 10th Annual Mock Draft Speical
Apr 2201:45:45Tap to summarizeOn this podcast:The 10th Annual 2 Round Mock Draft Speical is here featuring:Dave Steinwedel, David Miles, Kevin Pearce, Matt Miller, Brett Dickinson, Zach Blessing and first timer Kyle Adams as GMs.Pro Football Sports Network Draft Expert Ian Cummings returns to break down each pick of the mock.
Transcribe →Opening Kickoff 4-17-26 We have returned for Playoffs!
Apr 1700:53:22Tap to summarizeOn this podcast:Dave and David Miles are back to discuss the 10th annual Opening Kickoff Podcast Mock Draft Special next week. (1:14-6:34)Bleacher Report NBA Writer Dan Favale talks all things NBA Playoffs with Dave, Payton and KP (6:35-32:22)Dave and David talk which player can benefit from a strong postseason and ethics in sports journalism. (33;23-END)
Transcribe →Opening Kickoff 3-27-26 Payton is Gas Man
Mar 2700:53:59Tap to summarizeOn this podcast: Dave, Payton, Kev, and David are back to talk:Payton is being a gas man (1:13-10:30)reaction to the Men's and Womens tournament (10:31-43:30)NFL News and Notes and more. (43:31-END)
Transcribe →Opening Kickoff 3-19-26 Madness in NFL and CBK
Mar 1900:54:24Tap to summarizeOn this podcast: Dave Steinwedel is back to talk:All things March Madness with Bill Bender of Sporting News including a region-by-region breakdown of the bracket, the stars we want to watch, upsets to see, who we think wins it all and more. (3:41-30:38)Plus Antwan Staley talks Broncos trade, Replacement refs? Maxx Crosby, and more from the NFL. (30:39-END)
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