SVPod

ESPN, Omaha Productions, Scott Van Pelt

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.

  • 1 hour 54 minutes
    21 Years Running

    Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to do a deep dive into college hoops as Steve's List makes its debut, NBA All-Star weekend and more top NBA storylines. Who is the face of the NBA? Thoughts on the current All-Star game format? And a word on Kevin Durant's burner situation... Then, Steve gives his list of CBB teams that can win the National Championship. Some surprises make the cut, and some teams are surprisingly left off... but if you know Steve, it might not be too shocking. Finally, thoughts on Jerome Tang's firing from Kansas State, an Olympics update, shoutouts to Harry Engle and Anthony Kim, paper towel use, the one fatal flaw for all of Steve's teams and a BIG revelation that left SVP STUNNED. | SVPod


    (0:00) Intro

    (4:01) The KD burner situation

    (10:06) Shoutout to the merch buyers

    (11:21) All-Star wknd recap

    (17:46) Who is the FACE of the NBA?

    (23:00) NBA Draft or no draft?

    (29:00) What we watched over the wknd

    (30:06) CBB wknd recap

    (33:31) Coming up in CBB

    (39:30) Steve’s CBB teams that can WIN IT ALL

    (58:50) Which Duke natty hurt SVP more?

    (1:02:00) Fatal flaw for teams on Steve’s list

    (1:05:30) Thoughts on K-State firing Jerome Tang

    (1:17:06) Olympics update

    (1:19:00) Vrabel greeting the players was awesome

    (1:20:16) Will teams ever sit on their own bench in timeouts?

    (1:21:16) What a college debut for Harrison Engle

    (1:25:51) Ever listened to a pod all the way through?

    (1:26:46) We need Dilfer vs. Hasselbeck

    (1:27:26) The paper towel usage is getting out of hand

    (1:29:00) Steve revelations!

    (1:32:16) Shoutout Anthony Kim

    (1:40:06) Pebble Beach recap

    (1:45:30) Remembering covering Dale’s passing

    (1:50:12) Thanks for watching

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    17 February 2026, 9:33 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Gauge Broken

    SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the Super Bowl from all angles, discuss Steve's recent Disney trip, the Olympics and more. It wasn't the most entertaining game to say the least, but the Seahawks' defense deserves a ton of credit for capping off a great season with a historic performance. The guys also give Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III his flowers and also acknowledge Sam Darnold's clean play throughout the postseason. On the Patriots side of things, it's easy to say they'll be back, but we've said that before... Then, a word on the Halftime Show discussion, Steve's buffalo wing streak has sadly ended, a Disney trip recap and why SVP may not be taking two red eyes in a five-day span any time soon. Plus, tales from Manhattan Beach, thoughts on the current happenings in the NBA, Lindsey Vonn's decision to give it a go, SVP's favorite Super Bowl commercial and more. | SVPod


    Time Codes/Topics


    (0:00) Intro

    (2:00) SB LX Recap

    (23:08) About the halftime show

    (24:50) Steve’s buffalo wing streak is over

    (26:55) No more squares pools

    (27:37) More on the halftime show

    (29:04) Pro Bowl recap

    (29:45) Boomer is the best

    (31:34) A week in review…

    (38:00) NEW MERCH

    (39:34) SVP watched the Miracle doc!

    (43:55) Olympics are ramping up

    (45:00) Thoughts on Lindsey Vonn

    (50:36) SVP’s favorite SB commercial

    (53:14) NBA thoughts

    (58:32) Steve’s Disney recap

    (1:07:30) Coming up

    (1:09:42) Thanks for watching

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    9 February 2026, 11:04 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Inning Guzzler

    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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    2 February 2026, 8:57 pm
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Stage Three

    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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    26 January 2026, 9:06 pm
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Declining Athleticism

    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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    21 January 2026, 11:13 pm
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    N.U.T.S.O.P.

    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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    13 January 2026, 9:55 pm
  • 1 hour 46 minutes
    Like Love

    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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    6 January 2026, 9:40 pm
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Parade of Roses

    SVP and Stanford Steve are here to discuss Week 17 of the NFL season, look ahead to some intriguing Week 18 & Playoff storylines and dive deep into the CFP Quarterfinals. SVP goes through ever playoff team’s “Yeah, But” as it seems no one is the clear cut favorite. The guys go into detail on the Falcons’ win over the Rams, including Stafford’s rare dud and Bijan’s excellence. Plus, why the NFL shouldn’t expand to 18 regular season games and a discussion on the Lamar Jackson situation. Then, a full CFP Quarterfinals preview with SVP and Steve sharing their thoughts on each game. Is Oregon-Texas Tech the BEST game of this round? Finally, a word on the chaos that is college basketball and how it desperately needs change, Steve’s nose waxing experience and SVP’s merch update. | SVPod


    Approximate Timecodes:


    (0:00) Intro

    (3:00) SVP had a rocky flight home

    (4:20) NFL Wk 18 storylines

    (6:22) Every playoff team’s “Yeah, but…”

    (10:30) Lots of good games coming up

    (11:52) Should the NFL have 18 reg szn games?

    (17:30) Falcons upset Rams

    (23:00) The Lamar Jackson situation

    (27:40) CFP Quarters preview

    (42:02) New Year’s special or Parade of Roses?

    (44:13) Is Oregon-Texas Tech the game of the week?

    (52:00) Current residents of Pooptown

    (54:52) Something has to change in college basketball

    (1:06:20) The Miracle of Pooptown

    (1:08:50) Steve’s nose wax experience

    (1:13:20) Remembering “lasts”

    (1:18:40) Til next time

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    31 December 2025, 1:55 am
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    Steve's House of Scarves & Soup

    SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down all the action from Week 16 of the NFL season. Starting with a convincing win by the 49ers over the Colts on MNF, can the Niners really make a Super Bowl run? SVP’s favorite is still the Rams in the NFC, but there are many teams that can make things interesting. In the AFC, it’s anyone’s best guess. Could the Jaguars be that team? What about the Patriots? And who should win Coach of the Year? Plus, a word on permanent Pooptown refugee Carolina Panthers, the Eagles’ outlook, the Netflix Christmas slate and more. Finally, a full recap of CFP Round 1, preview of the Quarterfinals, reflection of Christmas traditions past and present, how Mechanical is taking the world by storm and more. | SVPod


    Approximate Timecodes:


    (0:00) Intro

    (3:00) Get your merch!

    (3:46) Mechanical is a movement

    (5:30) Indy recap

    (7:34) MNF reaction

    (9:30) Who are the REAL contenders?

    (10:26) Jags throttle Denver

    (12:26) SVP cut Brock Purdy in fantasy…

    (13:23) Who should be COTY?

    (16:30) Are the Rams the team to beat in NFC?

    (18:44) Eagles coast to another win

    (21:13) Merry Christmas, Netflix!

    (24:30) Lions fall to Pittsburgh

    (29:11) Bears edge out Green Bay

    (30:43) Panthers control NFC South

    (33:40) Pats and Drake Maye are LEGIT

    (38:21) CFP 1st rd recap: Bama-OU

    (44:46) CFP 1st rd recap: A&M-Miami

    (49:40) CFP 1st rd recap: Ole Miss-Tulane & Oregon-JMU

    (59:00) CFP Quarterfinals preview

    (1:02:35) Christmas traditions

    (1:16:52) Have a happy holiday


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    23 December 2025, 9:36 pm
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    Fake Mint

    SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Week 15 of the NFL season. The guys start off with a Pittsburgh & MNF recap, and surprise, SVP was prepared for the cold this time! The Chiefs are eliminated, but don't declare the dynasty 'over' just yet. The 49ers continue to win and fly under the radar, and the NFC West has yet another big game Thursday as the Rams visit Seattle. Plus, who will win the NFC South? Who will win the AFC North? All that and more including Pooptown update, remembering baseball cards, a CFP first round preview, the state of college basketball and more.


    Time Codes/Topics


    (0:00) Intro

    (0:36) Pittsburgh recap

    (10:30) Chiefs eliminated reaction

    (11:50) Who is the team to beat in the AFC?

    (13:10) Looking back on KC’s run

    (17:10) Stop declaring things over

    (22:30) Parsons fallout for GB

    (25:25) LAR-SEA is a big one, again

    (27:35) Phil Rivers return reaction

    (32:35) 49ers keep winning

    (35:25) Who will win the AFC North?

    (37:40) Who will win the NFC South?

    (40:40) Current residents of Pooptown

    (51:00) Watch King of Collectibles

    (1:01:18) CFP 1st rd preview

    (1:07:58) Thoughts on the state of CBB

    (1:16:41) Nikola Jokic is unreal

    (1:19:00) Wizards update

    (1:20:50) More CBB thoughts

    (1:24:45) Thanks for watching


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    16 December 2025, 10:59 pm
  • 59 minutes 18 seconds
    Turn the Gaze Inward

    SVP goes solo this week to recap Week 14 of the NFL season, break down the CFP release fallout and more. Starting with MNF, is there hope the Eagles can turn it around? And what about the Chiefs? Who are currently the 10-SEED in the AFC Playoff Picture. SVP also discusses the Colts' unfortunate spiral and signing of Philip Rivers, the Packers' win over the Bears, Miami's resurgence and the teams that can truly make the Super Bowl. Plus, Pooptown. And finally, a word on the CFP release fallout and a college basketball check-in.


    Approximate Timecodes:


    (0:00) Intro

    (0:55) MERCH

    (4:16) MNF Recap

    (11:23) Texans top Chiefs

    (14:46) Colts sign old man Phil

    (16:44) Colts fall-off is unfortunate

    (20:41) Packers beat Bears in a great one

    (23:40) Teams that could make the Super Bowl

    (29:32) Salute to Miami

    (31:30) Should the Saints be in Pooptown?

    (32:16) Current Residents of Pooptown

    (33:24) SVP’s fantasy internal review

    (37:56) CFP release fallout

    (46:28) CBB check-in

    (52:15) Thanks for watching

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    10 December 2025, 8:04 pm
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