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Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the pod as the guys get ready for Week 11 in the NFL by previewing each game and giving their picks!Monday Night Football Recap: (1:30)Early Slate: (14:03)Late Slate & College Football Picks: (50:20)

The whole gang is together as the guys breakdown an eventful Week 10 in the NFL, and they lead off with the game of the year between Buffalo and Minnesota, before going to over the early slate of game (5:56).The guys then run through the rest of the games from Week 10 (1:12:40).

The whole gang is back together to give their picks for week 10 of the NFL season. The guys open up the pod by catching up and then giving their picks for the first round of games (13:59), and finish the pod with their picks for the rest of the games and their college football top 5 games (1:13:40).

Jeff and Scotty open up the pod by talking about the end of the Astros-Phillies World Series, and the awesome Cinderella run by the Phillies.The guys then go through the first half of Week 9 of the NFL season (11:31), and close with the remanding games from Sunday (1:15:29).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the podcast and the guys open up the show by talking through each of the trades from the NFL trade deadline.Then the guys work through each game of Week 9 of the NFL season (24:32) before going through the rest of the games and previewing this weekend's best college football games (1:06:03).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the podcast and the guys open the show by discussing Scott's horrible Halloween take.The guys then dive into the early slate of games from Week 8 (), and follow that up with the five later games of the week, before talking a little college football and the World Series ().

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the podcast and the guys open up the show by giving a brief rundown of week 8 in the NFL, before previewing each game, and giving their picks for the World Series (5:34).Then the guys wrap up with the late slate of games in the NFL and give their college football picks as well (44:25).

The whole crew is together to recap Week 7 in the NFL, but the guys start off the show by talking about the Phillies run to the World Series. Then they go through each game and answer the burning questions from each game in the early slate (7:41) and the late slate (1:22:17).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the podcast and the guys open up the show by recapping Monday Night Football and then diving into the early slate of NFL games (7:54).Then the guys finish the NFL games and preview and pick their college football games (1:01:08).

The whole crew is together on this episode of the podcast and the guys open the pod by talking about the two biggest games from Sunday, Philly-Dallas & Buffalo-Kansas City, before diving into the first half of games from Sunday (6:24).Then the guys roll through the rest of the games, answering a burning question for each of the match ups (1:02:36).

Jeff recaps yet another awful Thursday night football game between the Commanders and the Bears, before going through every game on the schedule for week 6 in the NFL. Jeff also previews one of the best weekend slates we've had so far in the college football season.

Jeff goes solo on this episode and recaps all of the Week 5 action in the NFL.

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the pod, and the guys open up the show by talking about the 49ers win on Monday Night Football before they go through each game in the early window (17:55), as well as the rest of the games from Week 5 and the top 5 games in college football (1:00:30).

Jeff flies solo on this episode of the pod as he goes through every game from Week 4 of the NFL season and gives his thoughts on the Tua-Concussion debacle by the Dolphins, the Eagles remaining undefeated, Buffalo's prove it game and comeback versus Baltimore and much more.

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the pod and the guys open up the show by picking the Thursday Night game and the early window of Sunday's games (6:42). Then the guys tackle the last of Week 4's contests and pick their five college football games of the week (1:11:51).

Jeff and Vido host this episode of the pod, and the guys open up the pod by talking about their weekend's and the electric JMU finish over App State. Then the guys dive into the early window of Week 3 in the NFL and go through each game (11:47). Then the guys finish the pod by talking about the rest of the games from Week 3 and another fun weekend of college football (1:33:27).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the pod and the guys open up the show by talking about Monday Night Football and then give their picks for the early window in the NFL (1:57). Then the guys go through the remanding games, as well as their top 5 games in college football (1:01:21).

The whole crew is together as the guys breakdown another exhilarating week in the NFL, including multiple wild come back wins in the early window of games (2:18). The guys also dive into the late games featuring an incredible comeback by the Arizona Cardinals, and a devastating injury to Trey Lance (1:17:07). To wrap the show, the guys talk through college football's first down week of the season ().

The whole crew is together on this episode and the guys recap a wild Monday Night Football matchup between the Seahawks and Vido's Denver Broncos (1:16). Then the guys give their picks for Week 2 in the NFL, starting with the 1pm ET games () before picking the afternoon games, Sunday Night Football and the Monday Night Football double-header (58:54).The guys wrap up the show by giving their picks for their five favorite college football games this weekend (1:33:44).

The NFL is back, and the whole crew is together to breakdown an insane week 1 in the NFL.The guys open up the show by talking through Thursday night's game as well as all of the games from the 1 o'clock window of Week 1 (3:03)Then the guys work through the remanding games from Week 1 (1:28:50), before wrapping up the pod with some college football talk (2:08:25).

The whole gang is together as we get ready for Week 1 of the NFL Season!The guys open the show by talking about how excited they are for the NFL to be back, and give their predictions for MVP, OPOY, DPOY, as well as their conference championship & Super Bowl picks (4:05).They then go through each match up of week one in the NFL and give out their picks (45:37).

The whole group is back together to recap a loaded opening weekend of college football (3:49). The gang also gives their thoughts on the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams (1:12:35).

Jeff flies solo on this shortened episode, and briefly goes over the Donovan Mitchell trade, before giving his favorites in the Pac-12 and Big 12, as well as his picks for Week 1's Top 5 games.

The whole crew is together on this pod to give their thoughts and their rankings for the 2022 Fantasy Football season.The guys open up the pod by talking about their favorite and deep value running backs and quarterbacks (7:18).Then the guys go through their favorite wide receiver and tight ends (1:03:13), before giving out their picks for defenses and kickers (1:43:47).

Jeff and Vido host this episode of the podcast and they start off by previewing and giving their win totals for the ACC Atlantic Division (6:06).Then the guys breakdown the ACC Coastal and give their win total projections (57:34).To close the pod, the guys give out their first picks of the 2022 football season with three games from Week 0 (1:36:07).

Sports Gumbo is back!! Jeff flies solo on this episode and opens up the podcast by talking about the news that KD will returning to the Brooklyn Nets after his initial trade request (2:27).Then he goes into a conversation about the DeShaun Watson situation, and goes through the conflicting messages Watson has been sending out and Jeff reflects on his feelings now that a suspension has been levied (17:19).Jeff also talks about the impact that conference realignment is going to have long-term on the Group of 5 schools in college football (27:55)To close out this episode, Jeff goes gets excited for the PGA Tour Championship and why the Fedex Cup is a great idea for golf (47:02).

Jeff, Vido and Scotty are all together to finish up the last leg of their NFL 2022 Season Preview with the AFC and NFC North Divisions. The guys open with the AFC North, the defending AFC Champion Bengals, followed by the Baltimore Raven, the Pittsburg Steelers and the Cleveland Browns (2:42).The second half of the pod is devoted to the NFC North and the Packers, Vikings, Lions and Bears (1:01:10).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the read option as the boys breakdown the SEC ahead of the college football season. The guys open with the SEC West and Alabama's continued dominance (3:38), and wrap up the second half of the pod with the SEC East and defending the national champion Georgia Bulldogs (1:09:24).

The whole gang returns this week on the pod to preview the fascinating NFC East (3:36), and the AFC East (1:09:34).

The whole crew gets together to preview their first college football conference of the off-season. They start with the Big Ten East (5:12) and end with West (1:18:54).

The guys open up the show by talking about Bill Russell's passing and give their thoughts on one of the greatest American athletes of all time (8:28).Then the guys talk about DeShaun Watson's suspension, and why the number was as low as it was, as well as, the punishment levied against the Miami Dolphins and owner Stephen Ross (23:55).To close out the show the crew previews the NFC West (52:07) as well as the AFC West (1:25:49).

The whole gang is back together as the guys get ready for the NFL season. Jeff, Scotty & Vido open the show by sharing their excitement for the return of football, and add some house keeping updates.Then the guys dive into the loaded AFC West and breakdown the Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders and Broncos (8:28).After that, they go through and preview the NFC West, including the defending champion Rams, the 49ers, the Cardinals and the Seahawks (1:03:28).

Jeff is solo on this epsidoe, and he opens up the pod by talking about the dynamic surge by Cam Smith to win the Open Championship over Rory McElroy. Jeff then discusses why this loss is so heart-breaking for Rory, his fans, and supporters of the PGA Tour (4:02).Jeff then goes discusses Tiger Woods' short, two-day run at St. Andrews, and what the future holds for golf's greatest ever (29:12) as well as other highlights from the final major of 2022 (42:41).

Jeff, Scotty and Vido are back together after a short vacation from the pod! The guys open up the pod by breaking down the Kevin Durant trade request, and NBA Free Agency (7:43).Then the guys talk through the impact of UCLA and USC going to the Big Ten, and the future of college athletics (43:13).After that, the boys talk about the Baker Mayfield trade and the Zach Wilson saga (1:20:48). To close out the show, the whole gang gives their funniest Top 5 Hypothetical Stadium Names (1:43:18).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode and open up the pod talking about the Colorado Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup. Then the boys dive into last week's NBA Draft (16:29), as well as the Kyrie Irving fiasco (1:10:14). To close out the pod, Jeff and Scotty rank their top 5 moments of a Fourth of July cookout (1:25:23).

Jeff Gimpel hosts this episode of The Read Option, and opens up the show by breaking down what the Arch Manning commitment to Texas means for the Longhorns. Then, Jeff talks about Kyrie Irving's latest list of teams he wants to go to, and the Nets struggles to keep this team together (14:16). To round out the show, Jeff gives his thoughts on last night's NBA Draft (27:17).

The whole gang gets back together to talk about the Golden State Warriors winning their 4th Championship in the last 8 seasons behind an unbelievable series from Steph Curry (2:23). Then the guys talk through an amazing US Open (38:23).

Jeff Gimpel flies solo on this podcast and opens up the show by talking about Games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, as the Golden State Warriors take control of the series with back to back wins over the Celtics.Then Jeff previews the US Open, Golf's third major, at the Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Jeff goes through the biggest storylines heading into the tournament, and gives out his favorite bets for this weekend (41:38).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of The Read Option. The guys open up the show by talking about Game 3 of the NBA Finals (2:53).Then the guys go through the latest regarding the DeShaun Watson civil case and what his future may look like (35:18), as well as the latest drama from the LIV Golf Tour (49:17).To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty each rank their "Top 5 Contextualized Beers" (1:04:43).

Jeff, Scotty, and Vido host this episode of the pod as the whole crew is back together again. The guys open up the show by talking about the first two games of the NBA Finals, and predicitng what they think the rest of series will look like (6:28).Then the guys discuss how professional sports franchises are valued and what it looks like when franchises are bought and sold (33:52).To close out the show, the guys rank the Top 10 Tight Ends in the NFL (54:30), as well as the Top 5 drinking days of the year (1:27:06).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of The Read Option, and the guys open up the show by talking about their busy memorial day weekends. Then the guys recap the ends of the East/West Conference Finals, before previewing the NBA Finals (4:46). To close the show, Jeff and Scotty talk about Frank Gore and Ryan Fitzapatrick retiring, and Dustin Johnson leaving the PGA Tour for the Saudi Golf League (48:41).

Jeff goes solo on this episode and opens up the pod by breaking down Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals with Boston's big win in Miami, as well as the Mavs forcing a Game 5 versus Golden State (2:00).Then Jeff is joined by ESPNU Radio and Mad Dog Radio host, Chris Plank, to discuss the NIL world of college athletics, Oklahoma Football, the 2022 NFL Draft and the upcoming Women's College World Series (23:01).To close the show, Jeff speaks on the tragic events in Texas on Tuesday 49:18).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the pod, and the guys open the show by catching up about each other's weekend.The guys then dive into the electric PGA Championship from this weekend, and Justin Thomas' unbelievable comeback on Sunday (7:05).The guys then dive into East and West Conference Finals with the Warriors going up 3-0, the Celtics and Heat trading blowouts, and discuss whether these playoffs have been a disappointment thus far (23:56).To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty discuss the Washington Commanders purchasing $100 Million in land for a new stadium, before ranking their Top 10 Wide Receivers for the 2022 NFL Season (52:27).

Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido, & Scotty Miller host this epsiode of the pod as the whole gang reunites. The guys open up the show by recapping the two Game 1's of the NBA East/West Conference Finals (4:39).Then, Jeff, Vido & Scotty go through the College Football drama between Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban, and their public dispute over NIL, as well as college football's new rule about conference championships (1:14:33).Then to close out the show, the boys rank each of their top 10 Running Backs in the NFL right now (1:14:33).

Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of the pod, and Jeff opens the show by sharing that he has tested positive for Covid-19 for the first time.The guys then dive into their reaction to the NBA Playoff action from over the weekend: the Suns' brutal loss, Bucks-Celtics Game 7, & the Warriors advancing to the Conference Finals again (4:04).Then Jeff and Scotty preview the East and West Conference Finals match ups between the Warriors and Mavericks, and the Celtics and Heat (40:38).Jeff and Scotty also give their favorite games from the 2022 NFL Schedule release (1:00:17), before ranking their Top-10 QBs in the NFL to kick off their weekly position rankings heading into the 2022 NFL Season (1:15:46).

Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of the pod, after a wild week of NBA action.Jeff opens the pod solo, post-Sixers elimination to talk about Joel Embiid, and where the Sixers stand after another second round exit.Then the guys get together to talk about how dumb the NFL schedule release has gotten, as well as Jerry Jeudy being yet another NFL star arrested for domestic violence (16:22).Jeff and Scotty then talk NBA Playoffs, starting with Milwaukee's incredible comeback win over Boston in Game 5. Followed by a Jeff take on Joel Embiid, and the Sixers' struggles (39:09)The guys close out the show by gauging Scotty's concern levels with Golden State after the Memphis Game 5 loss, and the Suns-Mavs series (1:07:10).

Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode, and the guys open up the show by going through the Eastern and Western Conference Semi-Finals in the NBA Playoffs.Jeff and Scotty first talk about the Sixers-Heat series getting evened at two a piece, as well as, the Suns-Mavericks series also getting evened at two games each (10:09).Then the guys talk through the Warriors-Grizzlies and Celtics-Bucks series which at first seemed like the more competitive series (36:57).After that, Jeff and Scotty recap their visit to the Wells Fargo Championship this past weekend, talk Max Homa, and the Kentucky Derby (1:04:03).To close out the show, Vido makes a surprise appearance to talk about going out in Philly with three of the Eagles' newest rookies (1:27:50).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of The Read Option and the boys open up the pod by talking about the second round of the NBA Playoffs (4:38).Then the guys talk through Ryan Tannehill's comments about Tennessee drafting a QB, as well as the future of Baker Mayfield (52:26).To close out the pod, the guys talk about what makes the NHL playoffs so great, and plan out their trip to the Wells Fargo Championship this weekend (1:13:17).

The whole gang is together for this special NFL Draft recap episode of The Read Option and the guys open up the show by talking about some NFL news and notes, as well as Vido's special experience getting to be at a NFL Draft party for his family friend Grant Calcaterra as he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles (8:22). Then the guys talk about round 2-7 of the NFL Draft, the QB & Nakobe Dean fall, the non-first round teams that picked, and their favorite late round draft picks (39:57).To close out the show, Jeff, Vido and Scotty preview the second round of the NBA Playoffs, discuss Giannis being the undisputed best player in basketball and talk about Joel Embiid's injury (1:32:47).

On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel opens up the show solo before the NFL Draft kicked off. Jeff starts the show off by speaking on the tragic passing of JMU Softball player, Lauren Bernett, and speaks on the importance of mental health (4:38). Jeff then goes through the latest from the NBA Playoffs and talks about the series that have closed out, the dominant Boston Celtics, and shares his concerns about his Sixers (9:00).Then the whole Read Option crew gathers to recap a wild first round in the NFL Draft, loaded with trades, six wide receivers being drafted and much much more! (38:22).