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SVPod
Hosted by ESPN, Omaha Productions, Scott Van Pelt · EN
Scott Van Pelt, the popular SportsCenter anchor, hosts a weekly show that will include long-form interviews, commentary, and expanded takes on his "One Big Thing" segment on SportsCenter. SVP will take deep dives with guests and topics in an entertaining way that only he can. Stanford Steve, producer of SVP's SportsCenter, turned partner, will be involved, as always.
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Badass of the Family
1w ago01:38:14Tap to summarizeScott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the latest in the NBA Playoffs. Are the Thunder in trouble? Steve is leaning San Antonio but SVP isn’t so sure. The Knicks have all but wrapped up their series vs. Cleveland, and Kenny Atkinson had some interesting comments the guys have thoughts on. Plus, reaction to Vegas taking a 3-0 lead over Colorado, Wyndham Clark winning the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and NASCAR’s awesome job of honoring Kyle Busch and supporting his family. Finally, SVP’s memorable shoe-shopping experience with his son, Lila’s horse riding success and Steve’s experience seeing nephew Jack graduate from the Naval Academy. | SVPod Approximate Time Codes: (0:00) Intro (0:45) Happy Memorial Day (3:03) The shoes are NOT rooned (4:28) Knicks up 3-0 on Cleveland (5:00) Thoughts on Kenny Atkinson’s comments (9:16) What makes the Knicks great (16:00) DC has turned into a rainforest (17:16) Anything can happen in Dewey beach (19:30) Spurs dominate OKC in game 4 (25:16) On Wemby’s excellence (30:00) Chet is struggling (31:40) Game 5 is a big one (34:46) Knights-Avs reaction (43:16) Stanley Cup Final Gm 1 in Montreal? (45:05) Redd got kicked out (46:22) Who wins: SAS or OKC? (48:28) SVP’s experience getting shoes with his son (58:38) CJ Cup Byron Nelson recap (59:12) NASCAR did a great job supporting Kyle Busch’s family (1:04:48) Nephew Jack’s Naval Academy graduation recap (1:16:08) Lila’s horse riding accomplishment (1:21:13) Emmys are coming up! (1:29:18) Swim season is here (1:32:18) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rooned
2w ago01:30:41Tap to summarizeSVP and Stanford Steve are back to recap an action-packed weekend in Philadelphia at the PGA Championship. The guys were at The Mink and got to witness a life-changing, historic performance from Aaron Rai as he won the 108th PGA Championship. Rai’s back nine is something to be celebrated by all, and his approach, demeanor and personality make the win all the more great to see. The Cavs dominated the Pistons in Game 7, and now the ECFs and WCFs are set. The pressure is still ALL on New York, and can San Antonio pull off the upset? Discussing the top storylines before the conference finals as well as what’s to come in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, why you shouldn’t quadruple chicken at Royal Farms, shooters falling down vs. cutting down trees on the links, the treat that is the MNF schedule and a moment to applaud Gordo’s big weekend. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:00) Philly folks were awesome (7:00) Thoughts on Aronimink (10:50) Shoutout to the ESPN crew (13:30) Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship - reaction (24:20) Don’t quadruple chicken Royal Farms (25:40) Rai made history (28:23) Looking at past surprising first-time major winners (31:40) PGA Championship recap (37:30) Rai’s win should be celebrated by all (45:30) Final thoughts from the PGA Championship (53:50) Donovan Mitchell is a among the top players in the NBA (59:44) All the pressure is on NYK (1:00:51) Spurs-Thunder preview (1:06:40) Stanley Cup Playoffs thoughts (1:09:10) Last time an American won NBA MVP? (1:09:50) Shooter falling down vs. cutting down trees on the course (1:11:00) Golf majors look ahead (1:12:50) MNF schedule reaction (1:18:30) Recapping Gordo’s card (1:20:36) Afternoon musings (1:26:24) Programming note (1:27:30) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Picture on the Crapper
3w ago01:06:16Tap to summarizeSVP and Stanford Steve are at Aronimink in Philly to preview the PGA Championship with David “Gordo” Gordon and discuss the top storylines of the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Thunder took care of the Lakers with ease, and the Knicks also swept the Sixers, giving SVP more and more confidence it’ll be New York in the Finals. But Steve still likes a certain team’s chances to make it. Will it be the Spurs or Wolves vs. the Thunder? The guys take a look at the series and share their thoughts on what could be the deciding factors. Plus, thoughts on the latest in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Carolina’s dominance, the Avs game four win, why the guys are rooting for Montreal and more. Finally, Gordo joins to give his double hammers, FRLs, winners and other prop bets ahead of the PGA Championship. Yes, there’s Patrick Cantlay hate, Cam Young love and a double hammer that disgusted the Big Man. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (1:00) Live from Aronimink (3:16) Wizards got the No. 1 pick - who should they take? (10:00) Knicks-Sixers series reaction (13:00) Is it New York’s year? (16:00) Does CLE or DET stand a better chance vs. NYK? (17:00) Thoughts on the Lakers’ officiating frustrations (18:30) OKC crushed the Lakers (22:06) What will decide the Spurs-Wolves series? (27:36) SVP loves David Brent (29:10) Stanley Cup Playoffs reaction (30:40) Avs bounce back in game 4 (32:00) Lots of Big Texas shoutouts in Philly (32:52) Gordo joins the show (33:35) Double Hammer track record (36:40) Gordo’s best work week of the year (38:40) Gordo’s FRLs (41:40) Gordo’s Top 20s (46:20) Gordo’s Winners (49:46) Gordo’s prop bets (51:52) DOUBLE HAMMERS (53:00) Notable guys not on the card (54:46) Steve & SVP’s favorites to win (59:50) Final PGA Championship thoughts (1:01:10) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Golden Touch
May 401:41:00Tap to summarizeSVP and Stanford Steve discuss the biggest storylines from the NBA Playoffs as the first round comes to a close. Steve was rooting for Philly and the Sixers got it done, but can they knock off the Knicks? There is loads of pressure on the Knicks this season, is it finally their year? The guys also dive deeper into what led to the Celtics’ collapse, the Pistons comeback and more. Additionally, a look at the Stanley Cup Playoffs and what the guys are looking forward to most in the second round, a comprehensive Derby recap, Steve’s experience doing a Q&A with Nick Saban, a setback season for the Bethesda Bills and more. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:30) The boys are coming to Philly (3:15) Best thing you saw this weekend (7:05) Thoughts on the Derby (16:30) NBA Playoffs Reaction (17:00) Sixers-Celtics Game 7 recap (18:19) Philly vs. Boston sports fans (22:20) Props to Joel Embiid (25:00) Sixers-Knicks preview (27:50) Boston’s 3-point woes (33:25) Revisiting big injuries (36:08) Second round preview (37:55) Knicks have loads of pressure (42:13) Plans for The Finals (47:39) Spurs-Timberwolves preview (52:24) Thunder-Lakers series preview (53:15) Stanley Cup Playoffs preview (1:07:54) Connor McDavid injury fallout (1:11:00) Bethesda Bills took a step back (1:16:21) How to handle losing (1:24:30) Recap of Steve’s Q&A with Nick Saban (1:35:44 )Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Capital A
Apr 2701:37:52Tap to summarizeSVP and Stanford Steve break down the NFL Draft and the scene in Pittsburgh along with the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs. Steve details his experience in Steel City and what made it so memorable. Then, the guys react to the draft, including thoughts on Ty Simpson’s selection, which drafts Steve liked, the Makai Lemon situation, the raw emotion on display from multiple players and more. Plus, the guys discuss the Stanley Cup and NBA Playoffs, sharing their thoughts on the scenes in Montreal, the controversial ending to game four between the Ducks and Oilers, if the Thunder and Spurs are on a collision course, if the Magic are actually BETTER than the Pistons and more. Finally, SVP addresses his comments from last week on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the guys debate which gas stations are best. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:20) NFL Draft recap (20:00) Draft grades are useless (22:05) Final draft thoughts (28:45) What Steve loved from the draft (29:45) The Makai Lemon situation (34:30) Ty Simpson pick reaction (41:20) Evaluating the Bengals draft (44:50) Ducks-Oilers controversy (48:20) Sabres roll Bruins (49:06) Stanley Cup Playoffs thoughts (52:06) Lightning-Canadiens reaction (55:31) Spurs take 3-1 lead after huge second half (1:00:02) SAS & OKC on collision course? (1:01:46) A look at the East series (1:05:30) Nuggets aren’t the same (1:09:47) Addressing last week’s comments on Shai (1:20:35) NBA Playoffs look ahead (1:22:50) Steve’s Natty pick (1:25:30) Gas station rankings (1:34:15) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Who's the Quarterback?
Apr 2001:34:56Tap to summarizeSVP and Steve recap a big first weekend of the NBA and NHL Playoffs. The best thing of the past week was the Sabres claiming their first playoff win in 15 years. The guys discuss the scene in Buffalo, Monaco’s call and more. In the NBA, Wemby had a dominant game one that has many thinking the Spurs could win it all. But could they despite the postseason inexperience? SVP then shares his thoughts on the way SGA is officiated, acknowledging both sides of the argument. LeBron is still doing it at 41 and the Magic pulled off the upset in game one, but can the Lakers and Orlando do it four times? SVP also makes a bold prediction on Steve Kerr, while Stanford Steve offers a suggestion. Plus, Steve shares his hilarious experience at the Nationals game with his family, the guys give their thoughts on the Dexter Lawrence trade, SVP shares an important flag football story and Steve has a bone to pick with refs in 12 y/o 3v3 hoops. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes (0:00) Intro (2:09) Fitzpatrick beats Scottie in a playoff (3:32) What a win for the Sabres (4:14) Stanley Cup Playoffs thoughts (7:44) What a scene in Buffalo (14:44) Final hockey thoughts (18:14) Wemby dominates Gm 1: Spurs all the way? (26:04) About the way SGA is officiated… (32:30) More NBA Playoffs takeaways (33:00) Can the Lakers do it three more times? (41:20) Is the Steve Kerr era over? (47:09) Steve’s GREAT idea for Coach Kerr (49:14) Do the Magic have more magic in them? (51:00) Weighing on the Hornets/LaMelo discourse… (56:10) Thoughts on the Mets losing streak (59:20) NFL uni reveal reactions (1:03:40) Nats game w/ the fam recap (1:11:34) Best questions during the Nats game (1:15:00) Flag football learning experience (1:19:34) Dexter Lawrence trade reaction (1:21:14) NFL Draft preview (1:25:30) Ref etiquette for 12 y/o 3v3 hoops (1:26:37) SVP still hasn’t watched any shows (1:28:19) Shoutout to the Angels broadcast (1:31:31) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Get Him the Pen
Apr 1301:29:55Tap to summarizeSVP and Stanford Steve recap the Masters from all angles. Rory McIlroy became the 4th man to go back-to-back. The guys discuss what led to Rory’s victory and what made it special. Plus, a look at Justin Rose’s showing, Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley’s final stretches, Cam Young’s tournament and more, including an inside explanation on why it was difficult to show Rory’s second shot on 18. SVP then gives his annual Augusta shoutouts and breaks down his Friday call. Additionally, SVP’s pen saga, how he spends his Saturdays and Sundays at Augusta, Steve offers a handful of observations and how many majors will Rory win? Finally, the guys preview the NBA and NHL Playoffs and talk the biggest storylines heading into the NFL Draft. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:00 Masters reaction (28:40) SVP’s Augusta shoutouts (32:35) Where was the pen? 35:00) Club down on 18 w/ two-shot lead? (36:15) Broadcast notes (40:33) Breaking down Friday’s call (46:45) The Big Texas bit is out of control (49:10) Final Masters thoughts (54:00 How many majors will Rory win? (57:45) How SVP spends his SAT and SUN (1:00:00) Augusta Weekend recap (1:07:45) Steve loves Coachella (1:09:45) Shoutout Bub Carrington (1:12:00) NBA Playoffs preview (1:14:45) NHL Playoffs preview (1:19:50) NFL Draft thoughts (1:22:30) Afternoon musings (1:24:35) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Firm
Apr 801:25:35Tap to summarizeSVP and Stanford Steve are here to recap a weekend of championship basketball. First, Michigan gets it done beating UConn in a game that the Huskies just didn’t shoot well enough. The guys discuss what led to Michigan’s win and if the championship should be celebrated. Plus, what a career for UConn’s Alex Karaban and thoughts on Dusty May scouting Illinois-UConn. Then Steve gets into his experience watching the Women’s Final Four in Arizona, including incognito In-N-Out trips, sweet victory for the youngest and some interesting Tesla experiences. SVP also touches on Geno’s words and actions regarding the spat with Dawn Staley. Additionally, SVP breaks silence on the potential of the guys moving to the 5 p.m. block on ESPN before getting into a Masters preview. SVP & Steve discuss who they like to wear the green jacket Sunday at the 90th edition at Augusta National. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:07) The CBB portal is absurd (3:32) SVP is LIVE from firm Augusta (6:32) Big Texas has become a thing (7:22) National championship recap (14:47) Final Four recap (18:22) Should Michigan’s title be celebrated? (23:37) Cadeau was awesome (25:42) Big Ten Scotty is on cloud nine (27:07) Thoughts on Dusty May scouting ILL-UCONN (28:37) Who asked for The Chainsmokers? (30:37) What a career for Alex Karaban (32:32) Ranking the worst Final Four games (33:47) Women’s Final Four recap (35:52) South Carolina upsets UConn (40:32) Thoughts on Geno’s words and actions (42:02) UCLA claims first WBB title - reaction (47:42) WBB Final Four highlights (50:12) Steve’s Tesla experience (52:08) Phoenix recap (57:30) About the 5 o’clock show… (1:02:55) Welcome to the real world, UConn MBB fans (1:04:30) Who the guys like at Augusta (1:11:35) Gary Woodland’s press conference was awesome (1:14:25) Masters Preview (1:16:53) Rankings things dumbest to least dumbest (1:21:40) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Easter Bunny Has Sources
Mar 3101:39:43Tap to summarizeSVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down the results of the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. It was heartbreak for Steve in DC (but the list stayed accurate) as Duke fell to UConn. The guys discuss the all-timer from all angles, including Braylon Mullins' final shot and how the results impact the discourse around Dan Hurley and Jon Scheyer. Additionally, will Arizona-Michigan be one of the best games in recent memory? And why Illinois has a REAL shot to win it all. Plus, Gary Woodland's win was SPECIAL, when Jeremiyah Love should go in the NFL Draft, Steve's upcoming road trip to Phoenix and a full breakdown of the Tiger Woods situation from SVP. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:46) Gary Woodland’s win was special (9:15) UConn Duke reax (17:00) UConn’s road (18:15) UConn kept poise (21:25) Is the Jon Scheyer criticism fair? (27:25) UConn-Duke fallout (39:11) What to expect in Arizona-Michigan (48:10) Final thoughts from second weekend (52:40) Can Illinois reach the promised land? (57:10) Who wins it all? (59:46) The shocking truth about the UNC job (1:02:20) Will Wade back to LSU?!? (1:05:00) Steve is headed to Phoenix! (1:10:20) Handling the LSU WBB loss (1:11:45) Are tip times too late? (1:13:00) The problems with the NCAA Tournament (1:18:57) Where should Jeremiyah Love go in the draft? (1:25:00) NFL Draft thoughts (1:28:00) About the Tiger situation (1:34:30) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Corn vs. Crops
Mar 2401:55:11Tap to summarizeSVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss the first weekend of the NCAA Basketball tournament from all angles. The first round had its moments, especially Thursday, including a close one for Duke against Siena. The guys discuss Santa Clara's heartbreak loss as well before diving into round two results, including the thriller between Nebraska and Vanderbilt and Iowa's upset win over Florida – setting up a Corn vs. Crops in the Sweet 16. Plus, more on Tennessee's win over Virginia, Alabama's dominant victory over Texas Tech, Texas' Sweet 16 run, Purdue's resurgence, Arkansas' path, the heavyweight battle between Houston and Illinois, and the loaded East Region. Is the winner of Mich St-UConn the winner of the East? Finally, a word on the women's bracket and how it might be the UConn Invitational, Real or Fake TV Shows (Uncensored), Tiger playing in the TGL Finals, the art of motivation and more. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (4:40) First weekend recap (6:17) Duke escapes Siena (10:30) R64 thoughts (13:00) Corn vs. Crops in Sweet 16! (15:00) Nebraska-Vanderbilt reaction (25:50) Iowa-Florida reaction (45:00) Six B1G teams reach Sweet 16 (45:45) Tennessee-Virginia reaction (48:17) Iowa State-Kentucky reaction (50:40) Michigan vs. Alabama thoughts (53:10) Texas-Gonzaga reaction (56:00) Purdue-Miami reaction (58:40) Arkansas-High Point reaction (1:04:30) How seasons are remembered (1:05:50) Houston-Illinois is gonna be GOOD (1:10:37) Shoutout to the Peppas (1:12:37) Izzo whistle vs. Kohl Center whistle (1:15:10) Michigan State-UConn preview (1:18:40) Duke-St. John’s preview (1:23:40) Lots of non-list teams still in it (1:24:40) Real or Fake TV shows (uncensored) (1:27:55) Bryan Hodgson going to Providence says a lot about Syracuse (1:33:00) Will UConn WBB roll all the way? (1:35:32) About the Maryland WBB situation (1:38:55) The art of motivation (1:43:05) Tiger Woods to play in TGL Finals (1:45:40) Afternoon musings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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