College Football Preview: Is It Arch Manning's Season?
College football is BACK, and we’re previewing the 2026 season with our biggest rankings, predictions and players to watch across the country.
We break down our Top 5 teams in the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC, including where Georgia, Texas, Indiana, Oregon, Miami and Notre Dame stack up entering the year. Plus, we rank our Top 5 Heisman Trophy candidates, led by Darian Mensah and Arch Manning, and debate the best quarterbacks in college football.
We also dive into five NFL Draft prospects we’re most excited to watch this season and highlight some potential breakout teams, players and dark horses who could shake up the College Football Playoff race.
College Football Preview Show:
• Top 5 SEC Teams
• Top 5 Big Ten Teams
• Top 5 Big 12 Teams
• Top 5 ACC Teams
• Top 5 Heisman Candidates
• Top 5 QBs in College Football
• 5 NFL Draft Prospects We’re Most Excited to Watch
Everything you need to get ready for the 2026 college football season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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27 August 2026, 3:17 pm
1 hour 34 minutes
Fantasy Football Preview Part 1: Do's and Don'ts on Draft Day
The boys are back to talk about bounce back candidates as well as discuss best fantasy football strategies for the 2026 season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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13 August 2026, 12:59 pm
1 hour 58 minutes
Fallout From LeBron Signing and NBA Offseason Recap with Slim Dookie
Slim Dookie joins the show for one of our biggest NBA debates of the offseason. We kick things off with a True or False: do the 76ers with LeBron belong in the same championship tier as the Thunder, Spurs, and Knicks? Then Nick reveals his three biggest winners and three biggest losers of the NBA offseason before we put every team through our Blind Tier Rankings, sorting contenders, trade-away candidates, "Away Court Disadvantage" squads, mid teams, and the Fat Dookies. We also play Way or No Way, debating Anthony Davis trade rumors, Cooper Flagg's All-NBA chances, first-time MVP candidates, coaching hot seats, and whether multiple NBA legends will retire after the season. Finally, we wrap things up with another edition of Would You Rather, as Anthony Edwards goes head-to-head against Giannis, Luka, Cade Cunningham, Cooper Flagg, Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Maxey, and more to determine which superstar you'd want for the rest of the decade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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30 July 2026, 11:29 am
1 hour 19 minutes
NFL Position Rankings and Wildest MLB Trade Deadline Rumors
The NFL season is almost here, and we're stacking the league's elite talent while diving into one of our favorite roster debates. Tass reveals his Top-10 wide receivers entering the season, Josh ranks his Top-10 running backs, and then we put the defending champion Eagles' skill-position group up against 10 of the NFL's best offenses to see who we'd rather build around.
Then it's all baseball as trade deadline season heats up. We play Way or No Way on the biggest rumors surrounding Tarik Skubal, Joe Ryan, Mason Miller, Francisco Lindor, Mike Trout, Bo Bichette, and more. Plus, we rank the biggest X-factors in both leagues, debate the five best landing spots for Rafael Devers, match the top trade candidates with their ideal destinations, and finish with 10 blockbuster names every MLB front office should at least consider making available. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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23 July 2026, 11:58 am
1 hour 14 minutes
World Cup Final Preview with MLB Trade Deadline Chaos: Way Or No Way, X-Factors and Blockbuster Trades
The World Cup Final is here! We break down the biggest storylines, key matchups, X-factors, and make our final predictions before the biggest game in soccer.
Then we shift to MLB as trade deadline season reaches another level. In a loaded edition of Way or No Way, we debate whether the Tigers should keep Tarik Skubal, if the Royals should actually entertain Bobby Witt Jr. offers, whether Mike Trout could finally be moved, if the Mets should consider trading Francisco Lindor or Bo Bichette, and much more.
Plus:
Top 5 Biggest AL X-Factors
Top 5 Biggest NL X-Factors
Top 5 Teams That Should Trade For Rafael Devers
Best Landing Spots For The Biggest Trade Candidates
10 Star Players Teams Should Seriously Consider Trading
The World Cup's biggest match and baseball's wildest rumors—all in one episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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17 July 2026, 3:05 pm
1 hour 31 seconds
Ryan Hammer Joins To Talk World Cup and NBA Rookies
The World Cup is down to the final four, and we're breaking down every semifinal matchup with our signature "Would You Rather" comparisons. We go position-by-position through France vs. Spain and Argentina vs. England, debating the better manager, goalkeeper, back line, midfield, attack, superstar, and ultimately predicting who advances to the World Cup Final.
Then it's time for a Sports Scantron: Which player has the most to gain for their legacy by winning the World Cup—Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, or Michael Olise?
We also dive into the NBA's next generation with an AJ Dybantsa franchise-building exercise, debating whether we'd rather build around him or some of the league's brightest young stars, plus our favorite and least favorite rookie fits from this year's class.
Finally, we introduce one of the wildest fantasy football concepts yet: the "NIL League," where teams can spend next year's auction budget to recruit players from other rosters before the trade deadline. Is it genius, completely broken, or something every league should try?
All that and more on this episode of Stripe Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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13 July 2026, 11:45 am
1 hour 21 minutes
Connor Willey Joins To Talk Messi’s GOAT Case, a 4-Team NBA Blockbuster and Fantasy Football "League Rules"
The World Cup is finally here, and we're diving headfirst into the biggest storylines with guest, Connor Willey. If Argentina lifts the trophy, does Lionel Messi officially become the unquestioned GOAT of sports? We break down the legacy implications, the three biggest keys for Team USA against Australia, and whether anything less than a competitive quarterfinal appearance would be a disappointment for the Americans.
Then it's time for a loaded edition of Way or No Way featuring bold World Cup predictions: Messi's goal total, Spain's group-stage fate, a potential first-time champion, Golden Boot sleepers, hydration breaks, African nations making a deep run, and whether a goalkeeper can take home the Golden Ball.
In the NBA, we play "Can We Fix It?" with the Lakers and outline the moves needed to get Los Angeles back into title contention. Plus, we unveil the annual Stripe Sports 4-Team NBA Mega Trade featuring Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Brandon Ingram, Tyler Herro and more—and debate which front office hangs up first.
Finally, we head to the NFL for a wide receiver duo draft featuring some of the league's biggest stars before evaluating two of the most ridiculous fantasy football formats ever created: The House of the Dragon League and The Love Island League. Trust us, these rules are completely insane.
Messi. Mega trades. Fantasy football anarchy. Let's ride.
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19 June 2026, 11:39 am
1 hour 38 minutes
Jalen Brunson vs. The NBA's Best: Where Does the Knicks Star Rank?
On this episode, we put Jalen Brunson under the microscope and ask a simple question: at their absolute best, who would you rather have? Brunson goes head-to-head with Tyrese Haliburton, Jimmy Butler, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, and Chris Paul as we debate where the Knicks superstar truly belongs among the elite.
Plus, we break down the eight MLB contenders that should be pushing all their chips in for Tarik Skubal, and examine which teams make the most sense as trade partners.
We also go through every major National League and American League contender with a Why They Win, Why They Lose outlook heading into the stretch run, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses that could define October.
Finally, we shift to the NFL and rank our top 10 offenses and top 10 defenses entering the season, including some surprise risers and a few powerhouse teams that could dominate on both sides of the ball.
From Brunson's place among NBA stars to MLB playoff races and NFL rankings, this episode covers it all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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12 June 2026, 7:30 pm
58 minutes 15 seconds
Where Would A Knicks Title Rank Amongst Biggest Championships of the 21st Century?
On this episode, we dive into a loaded MLB and NBA slate packed with hot takes, blockbuster trade ideas, and player debates. Josh opens with a True or False segment asking whether at least 10 pitchers legitimately have a shot to win the NL Cy Young Award this season. Then we revisit the biggest MLB free-agent signings and decide whether each move has been a good sign or a bad sign for their new teams — featuring stars like Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, Dylan Cease, and more.
On the NBA side, we break down a massive three-team blockbuster sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Wizards, Anthony Davis to Golden State, and a mountain of picks changing hands. We debate who wins the deal long-term and what it means for the future of all three franchises.
Plus, in another edition of “Who Would You Rather Have For The Next 3 Seasons,” we put OG Anunoby head-to-head with some of the NBA’s biggest names including Austin Reaves, James Harden, Derrick White, De’Aaron Fox, Amen Thompson, Steph Castle, and more.
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28 May 2026, 11:40 am
1 hour 7 minutes
AJ Brown Trade Chaos, Dodgers Threats & NBA Legacy Rankings
On this episode, we break down blockbuster NFL hypotheticals, MLB contenders, and NBA legacy conversations that could define the next decade of sports.
We open with a heated “Pick a Package” debate centered around a potential AJ Brown trade. Would you rather take Brandon Aiyuk and picks from San Francisco, Brian Thomas Jr. from Jacksonville, or future assets from the Patriots or Chargers? We rank every package and debate which franchise makes the most sense.
Then it’s time for MLB with a Sports Scantron segment asking the biggest baseball question right now: who actually has the best chance to dethrone the Dodgers? From the Braves and Yankees to the Rays, Brewers, Phillies, and Cubs, we break down every contender before revealing our Top 10 World Series rankings.
In the NBA portion of the show, we try to fix the Timberwolves, debate who you’d rather build around in the next generation of stars, and rank how much a championship would change the legacies of players like Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, SGA, Karl-Anthony Towns, James Harden, and Victor Wembanyama.
Trade machine madness, championship predictions, and legacy-defining debates — this episode covers it all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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20 May 2026, 3:25 pm
1 hour 31 minutes
NFL Offseason Winners, NBA Trade Chaos and Who Can Beat the Dodgers?
This episode covers the biggest debates across the NFL, NBA, and MLB.
We start with the NFL by ranking the most improved defenses and offenses after the offseason. Teams discussed include the Rams, Bengals, Panthers, Ravens, Titans, Jets, Saints, Raiders, Texans, Chiefs, and more as we debate which franchises made the biggest leap heading into the season.
Then we shift to the NBA for “Way or No Way: Trade Edition,” breaking down whether some of the league’s biggest stars could realistically be moved. We discuss Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, Anthony Davis, Ja Morant, Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson, Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving, and others.
In MLB, we debate whether there’s any player you would rather build your franchise around than Elly De La Cruz, comparing him to names like Bobby Witt Jr., James Wood, Roman Anthony, Fernando Tatis Jr., Vlad Guerrero Jr., and more.
We also close with a Sports Scantron segment asking which team has the best chance to beat the Dodgers this season: Cubs, Padres, Yankees, Braves, or Pirates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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