SVPod

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SVPod
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  • SVPod

    Inning Guzzler

    2/02/2026 | 1h 11 mins.
    SVP and Stanford Steve are here to preview Super Bowl 60, share their takeaways from a great weekend of college hoops, talk the top NBA storylines and more. Is Drake Maye’s shoulder really hurt? What’s at stake for the Seahawks and Patriots beyond what happens on the field Sunday? Stanford Steve likes New England straight up, and SVP may agree with him. Then, a full recap of the best of college basketball over the weekend, including the rivalry game in Spokane, Florida’s statement, Kansas and Illinois’ momentum and more. Plus, a shoutout to Jalen Duren and the Pistons, Novak Djokovic for continuing to defy logic and Carlos Alcaraz for accomplishing the career slam. Finally, the guys air out their grievances for the way the DC area has handled the snow, Punxsutawney Phil and more. | SVPod

    Time Codes/Topics

    (0:00) Intro

    (1:35) DMV is struggling to combat the snow

    (4:36) It’s Super Bowl week!

    (9:31) SB LX Preview

    (18:40) Radio row isn’t missed

    (20:35) Pro Bowl is here (Thank you Joe Burrow)

    (24:24) Illinois MBB is the REAL DEAL

    (27:10) CBB wknd thoughts

    (31:00) Gonzaga-St. Mary’s reaction

    (38:30) Shoutout to UCF

    (39:05) Kansas is scary with DP

    (42:50) Upcoming CBB schedule

    (44:44) Hoops update for Steve’s kids

    (46:00) Shoutout Jalen Duren

    (49:15) NBA storylines

    (52:38) Hats off to Novak

    (57:08) Alcaraz is unbelievable

    (58:38) SVP needs to pack and has homework

    (1:05:48) Thanks for watching
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    Stage Three

    1/26/2026 | 1h 23 mins.
    SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the AFC and NFC Championship games along with an action-packed slate of college basketball. The Patriots are headed back to the Super Bowl after an ugly 10-7 win over the Broncos in the snow. The NFC championship game delivered, though, as the Seahawks bested the Rams in a classic. Will that be Matthew Stafford’s last game? And who’s the early lean in Super Bowl LX? The guys then move to break down all the big performances from a loaded college basketball Saturday, featuring many standout days from freshmen. And then a word on the Charles Bediako situation at Alabama and how the college basketball world continues to allow these things to happen. Finally, a swim meet recap that featured the news of Steve’s daughter punching her ticket to the J.O.s, an important driving question, a VERY IMPORTANT merch update and can someone plow Steve’s road please? | SVPod

    Time Codes/Topics

    (0:00) Intro

    (0:55) Where are the snow plows?!

    (3:38) Snow removal is a young man’s game

    (7:40) NFC champ game recap

    (24:36) AFC champ game recap

    (40:14) American Express recap

    (42:55) Coaching carousel thoughts

    (48:34) CBB wknd recap

    (55:14) The Charles Bediako situation

    (1:01:08) More CBB thoughts

    (1:05:14) Swim meet recap

    (1:11:30) Important driving question

    (1:14:20) MERCH UPDATE

    (1:17:44) Thanks for watching
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    Declining Athleticism

    1/21/2026 | 1h 33 mins.
    SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the National Championship and the NFL Divisional Round while looking ahead to the conference championships. The guys were both in South Florida for the big game and discuss all the big storylines from Indiana’s 27-21 win, and also give Curt Cignetti and IU their flowers for an incredible, 16-0 season, answering how they got here and what led to such a dominant year. Plus, full recap of the Rams’ wild win over Chicago, Denver’s OT win over Buffalo and the fallout on either side and the Pats’ win over the Texans, which saw CJ Stroud struggle mightily again… Additionally, SVP tells the story of how he got not one but two head injuries and how he really doesn’t know how his car works. All that and more, including what to expect regarding this weekend’s epic winter storm. | SVPod

    Approximate Timecodes:

    (0:00) Intro

    (1:12) Steve has put in the miles with Delta

    (2:10) SVP doesn’t know how his car works

    (5:05) A winter storm is coming

    (12:44) National Championship recap

    (37:08) Should the committee get together after the season?

    (39:00) The Big Ten is on a dominant run

    (42:27) Miami’s future

    (49:32) NFL Div Rd recap: Broncos beat Bills

    (57:18) NFL Div Rd recap: Pats defeat Texans

    (1:00:00) NFL Div Rd recap: Rams top Bears

    (1:04:00) The most intriguing SB LX matchups

    (1:07:35) Air Force One got Mechanical’d

    (1:09:00) The Stroud situation & coaching news

    (1:14:30) Shoutouts & quick hitters

    (1:18:54) SVP’s pair of head injuries

    (1:27:41) Thanks for watching & programming notes
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    N.U.T.S.O.P.

    1/13/2026 | 1h 29 mins.
    SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down all angles of NFL WildCard Weekend. Starting with the blowout in Pittsburgh, the guys detail their live experience watching the Texans’ defense dominate the Steelers in what could have been Aaron Rodgers’ final game, and definitely Mike Tomlin’s roaming the sidelines. Then, a full recap of the Bears’ thrilling comeback win over the Packers, along with expanded thoughts on Ben Johnson’s words about the Packers and his blow by to Matt LaFleur. Plus, hats off to the 49ers for an improbably win over the Eagles, props to the Patriots for taking care of business, Rams for avoiding the upset and Bills for winning a great one over Jacksonville that did not please SVP’s kids. Finally, a close look at the upcoming National Championship between Miami and Indiana and more. | SVPod

    Approximate Timecodes:

    (0:00) Intro

    (1:00) Steve’s fasting experience

    (5:20) Marcus Spears is the best

    (6:23) No one drinks more Diet Coke than SVP

    (8:03) Why Steve chose to fast

    (11:33) Pittsburgh recap

    (13:31) Texans crush Steelers

    (22:48) Is Aaron Rodgers done?

    (25:35) Pats cruise past LAC

    (29:08) Bills outlast Jags

    (29:48) SVP’s kids hated the result in Duval

    (32:48) More Bills-Jags recap

    (38:15) About Lynn Jones message to Liam Coen…

    (43:42) The art of asking tough questions in a presser

    (46:16) AJ Brown should’ve spoke to the media

    (50:00) 49ers upset Eagles

    (53:28) Hats off to Shanahan and Saleh

    (56:33) Rams avoid upset to Carolina

    (57:38) Bears pull off epic comeback… again

    (1:02:00) Thoughts on Ben Johnson’s comments + actions

    (1:10:05) Indiana is so good

    (1:11:50) Congrats to Ole Miss

    (1:14:12) Mario Cristobal was NOT angry at SVP

    (1:16:10) Natty preview

    (1:19:36) Afternoon musings

    (1:24:24) Watch ‘Elway’

    (1:25:19) Thanks for watching
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    Like Love

    1/06/2026 | 1h 46 mins.
    SVP and Stanford Steve are here to discuss the NFL Wildcard round and look ahead to the CFP Semifinals. NO ONE is talking about Oregon, can the Ducks shock the world? And can Ole Miss keep it going under Pete Golding? Plus an extended discussion on what Curt Cignetti has done in an incredibly challenging CFB landscape. On to the NFL, thoughts from the SNF THRILLER that saw the Steelers steal one from Baltimore and punch their ticket to the playoffs. All eyes on Josh Allen, right? But let’s not forget he doesn’t play defense. The guys share the teams they’re most excited to watch in the postseason and more. Finally, some thoughts on the recent happenings in college hoops and the NBA, plus Steve recaps running back up the tunnel in Pasadena, SVP’s disdain for “-gate”, a final Pooptown roll call, props to Travis Kelce and a recap of the FCS Championship. | SVPod

    Time Codes/Topics

    (0:00) Intro

    (1:40) The transfer portal is chaos

    (4:53) FCS championship was a classic

    (20:40) Indiana’s turnaround is remarkable

    (22:56) Can Ole Miss keep it going?

    (29:40) No one is talking about Oregon

    (33:26) How CFB has changed in NIL world

    (42:06) Steelers win AFC North

    (46:51) NFL WC Round preview

    (51:33) Who should win the MVP?

    (53:26) Thoughts on the ending of Bal-Pit

    (56:15) Why SVP is out on Carolina

    (1:00:21) NFL WC Round preview

    (1:11:13 )Final Pooptown roll call

    (1:14:23) HC of LV or No. 1 overall?

    (1:15:25) SVP’s a fashion expert

    (1:18:40) CBB & NBA update

    (1:22:33) Thank you, Travis Kelce

    (1:26:30) Steve ran back up the tunnel

    (1:38:37) Thanks for watching
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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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