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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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 wedding season, make sure to have a plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Drake feud. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 kids and parents at the pool [32:28] What parents forget about youth athletics [41:11] Having perspective as a parent and a young athlete Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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 touching letter from a listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 playing chess, and Jokic is just absurd. Plus, could Taylor Swift and Scott do a harmonica duet? Finally, Scott and Steve share how to avoid talking to people in the airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve walk through the last week after Scott’s house caught on fire, trying to provide answers to hard questions to his kids, leaning on great friends, waiting on a path forward and bad behavior from a business. Then, the guys get into the scene in Sacramento, forgetting what playoff Kawhi Leonard looks like, hockey playoffs reminding Scott of spring nights in college, Steve’s review of six-year-old lacrosse and Texans spring practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Andy North are at The Masters discussing what Andy remembers about the first time he played Augusta National, how Rory McIlroy completes the script and finishes the grand slam, Brooks Koepka showing off on the biggest stages, Andy’s value play, the most important thing about playing this course, which player could break through and in their first tournament, Xander Schauffele feeling inevitable, why PGA vs. LIV doesn’t matter this week and Andy picking the Bucks to win the NBA finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott watching the Terps with his lucky baseball, Steve taking Princeton plus the points against Creighton, Coach Cal’s belittling comments about Markquis Nowell, what’s wrong with the Big Ten and how the league can fix it, the athleticism of the SEC, Steve looking at Georgetown season tickets with Ed Cooley’s arrival, how quickly Rick Pitino could make St. John’s matter and the favorite to win the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve detail Red The Dog’s adventure in Garrett Park. Scott shares how his dog escaped from daycare, receiving the news while in Chicago, the army of people that rallied to search for Red, the dog-scamming community that reared its ugly head, how Red was found and what Scott said to him after returning home. Then, the guys talk brackets, including how Steve fills his out, looking for the obvious “who does everyone love” teams, the game they want to see in the Elite 8 and if Scott should trust his eyes over the metrics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott’s 36 hours in Breckenridge, Steve betting up a storm while taking care of his family, conference championship week, their plans for the Big East and Big Ten tournaments, serious gambling advice from Steve, the NFL combine, and Ja Morant jeopardizing it all. Plus, a Would You Rather, What I Hate, Steve has a new nemesis and Scott unburdens himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Damian Lillard dropping 71, why they think someone will score 100 in a game, teams that dropped off Steve’s list of national championship contenders, Scott’s excitement for the Terps, complaining about road whistles, the Anthony Richardson rollercoaster, Scott heading out to Breck and Steve’s weekend in Greenville, N.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott and his family touring the White House, the excitement all weekend long at the Genesis Invitational, why there’s no fixing the NBA All-Star Game, how many college basketball teams can win six games in March, Shamrock Shakes, and Steve’s trip to Greenville, N.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott’s 24-hours in Phoenix for the Waste Management Open and meeting internet friends. Then, the guys get into who was the best quarterback in the Super Bowl, the field, Patrick Mahomes magnifying mistakes, the Eagles’ accountability and what they thought of the penalty. Later, Scott hates something, Steve has a would-you-rather and their reactions to Kevin Durant’s move to the Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the longest Super Bowl week of their lives, Scott heading to Phoenix, the Grammys’ tribute to hip-hop, Steve’s of reviews of Cameron and Phog Allen, Kyrie Irving forcing his way out of Brooklyn, who wins the Super Bowl and the Legacy Conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Steve’s new IT role, championship Sunday in the NFL, why everyone is actually mad at the referees, what people miss about Patrick Mahomes and two black quarterbacks going head-to-head in the Super Bowl. Plus, Scott hits the slopes, Steve is making a pilgrimage to Cameron Indoor and a money-making opportunity for the listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the divisional-round games, Cincinnati having no doubt, all four teams being able to win the Super Bowl, why Steve thinks the play was there for Dallas and Brock Purdy being a game away from the Super Bowl. Plus, a “would you rather…?,” soup power rankings and Scott feels left out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss an exciting SUPER wild card weekend, which team was the most impressive, if they'd rather watch Eagles-Giants III with their New York or Philadelphia friends, and postmortem thoughts on the NFL with only seven games left. Plus, Scott can’t hear, Steve has a big money idea and shortcuts for building LEGO sets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Kirby Smart convincing his team that they sucked, throwing the transitive exercise in college football out the window, why they’re not that excited about the SUPER wild card weekend matchups, only being able to speculate about Lamar Jackson, how many team can win multiple playoff games, what’s happening to Kentucky basketball and Steve’s time in Los Angeles for the national championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Damar Hamlin collapsing on the field during Monday Night Football, Scott’s live coverage with Ryan Clark and Lisa Salters, and reflecting humanity in their conversations. Then, they get into the unimportant football piece of the Hamlin situation, if we’ll ever hear from Roger Goodell and the NFL, the Packers getting all the help they need, Jacksonville’s momentum, if the right team in Michigan-TCU won, Ohio State going out swinging, Steve expanded college football role and their In-N-Out orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss walking through the post-Christmas wreckage in their living rooms, Uncle Steve’s advice for assembling toys, SpongeBob SquarePants heckling the Broncos, having the same read on both the Eagles and Cowboys after this weekend, teams on the playoff bubble, if the hate between the Warriors and Grizzlies is excessive, Scott attempting to assemble a Barbie horse stable, Grayson McCall’s fascinating bowl situation, what it would mean if Ohio State and Michigan played in the national championship, and Scott’s very important question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Steve’s trip to Phog Allen Field House, the Vikings not inspiring fear, the Dolphins impressing in Buffalo, which teams are actually good teams at the top of the NFC, the Chiefs being the Super Bowl favorite until further notice, the wild end to the Raiders-Patriots and ensuring they’re properly credited for the term “pitchy pitchy woo woo.” Plus, What I Hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss a huge upset in the Bethesda flag football league, a new transfer portal entrant, holiday preparedness, which NFC teams are actually dangerous, which AFC teams they’re not sold on, the sense of community at the mall in the day before Christmas and remembering to check your list twice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the final flag football game of the season, a father-son moment that Scott won’t forget, the most interesting “what ifs” in the College Football Playoff, where the 49ers stand without Jimmy Garoppolo, if they like the Eagles’ offense or the Cowboys’ defense more, the ultimate compliment for Joe Burrow, Steve eyeing up a big life purchase, Scott being in fantasy football peril, and Maryland fans inventing scenarios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the final regular season game flag football game for the Texans, six year olds killing the Griddy, Michigan bodying Ohio State, Buckeye fans’ inability to deal with adversity, the reverse beauty pageant if chaos strikes on championship weekend, the Bengals’ impressive win, Trevor Lawrence making a statement, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ nasty offense, the team that impressed Scott the most, Ansonia’s comeback against Naugatuck, and a shout out to the early risers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss their excitement for one of the great weeks of the year, TCU unloading the “bazooka,” if Georgia is a lock for the playoff, Clemson lacking a quality win, The Flying V, the Chiefs feeling inevitable, Zach Wilson not getting it done, the Titans’ four-game win streak in the Bethesda flag football league, U.S. soccer fans and if they slice the Thanksgiving turkey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve start the show talking about the killings of Virginia football players Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D’Sean Perry. Then, the guys take a hard left turn and discuss the flag football Texans’ three-game winning streak and the opposition picking up a former DI quarterback. Plus, they discuss the insanity of Bill-Vikings, Tua Tagovailoa airing it out, if the Bucs somehow rode out the storm and the over-the-top outrage over Jeff Saturday getting the Colts head coaching job. Later they get into the most impressive win on Saturday, the most valuable player in college football, Ohio State and Michigan looming, bowl eligible UConn, and the SEC West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss a big win for the six-year-old Titans football team, an impromptu Christmas card photo shoot, professional fan bases, Georgia giving Tennessee the beatdown, the biggest beneficiaries from Saturday’s losses in college football, Brian Kelly put his minerals in a wheelbarrow, Miami getting debacled by Florida State and Dusty Baker being even cooler than you think. Plus, Steve administers an NFL midterm exam, college basketball season getting underway, a captivating holiday song and Thanksgiving ideas for Costco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the latest in Bethesda flag football, the 49ers continuing to own the Rams, why Giants fans needed a loss, another ho-hum three-score win for Philadelphia, if Tennessee will be No. 1 on Tuesday night, Hendon Hooker being in complete control, the stupidest thing in sports, a tied World Series, the first thing they’re stealing out of their kids’ Halloween bags and the last time Scott dressed up for the holiday. Plus, Steve has something he hates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices