SVP and Stanford Steve break down the NFL Draft and the scene in Pittsburgh along with the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs. Steve details his experience in Steel City and what made it so memorable. Then, the guys react to the draft, including thoughts on Ty Simpson’s selection, which drafts Steve liked, the Makai Lemon situation, the raw emotion on display from multiple players and more. Plus, the guys discuss the Stanley Cup and NBA Playoffs, sharing their thoughts on the scenes in Montreal, the controversial ending to game four between the Ducks and Oilers, if the Thunder and Spurs are on a collision course, if the Magic are actually BETTER than the Pistons and more. Finally, SVP addresses his comments from last week on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the guys debate which gas stations are best. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(1:20) NFL Draft recap

(20:00) Draft grades are useless

(22:05) Final draft thoughts

(28:45) What Steve loved from the draft

(29:45) The Makai Lemon situation

(34:30) Ty Simpson pick reaction

(41:20) Evaluating the Bengals draft

(44:50) Ducks-Oilers controversy

(48:20) Sabres roll Bruins

(49:06) Stanley Cup Playoffs thoughts

(52:06) Lightning-Canadiens reaction

(55:31) Spurs take 3-1 lead after huge second half

(1:00:02) SAS & OKC on collision course?

(1:01:46) A look at the East series

(1:05:30) Nuggets aren’t the same

(1:09:47) Addressing last week’s comments on Shai

(1:20:35) NBA Playoffs look ahead

(1:22:50) Steve’s Natty pick

(1:25:30) Gas station rankings

(1:34:15) Thanks for watching

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SVP and Steve recap a big first weekend of the NBA and NHL Playoffs. The best thing of the past week was the Sabres claiming their first playoff win in 15 years. The guys discuss the scene in Buffalo, Monaco’s call and more. In the NBA, Wemby had a dominant game one that has many thinking the Spurs could win it all. But could they despite the postseason inexperience? SVP then shares his thoughts on the way SGA is officiated, acknowledging both sides of the argument. LeBron is still doing it at 41 and the Magic pulled off the upset in game one, but can the Lakers and Orlando do it four times? SVP also makes a bold prediction on Steve Kerr, while Stanford Steve offers a suggestion. Plus, Steve shares his hilarious experience at the Nationals game with his family, the guys give their thoughts on the Dexter Lawrence trade, SVP shares an important flag football story and Steve has a bone to pick with refs in 12 y/o 3v3 hoops. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes

(0:00) Intro

(2:09) Fitzpatrick beats Scottie in a playoff

(3:32) What a win for the Sabres

(4:14) Stanley Cup Playoffs thoughts

(7:44) What a scene in Buffalo

(14:44) Final hockey thoughts

(18:14) Wemby dominates Gm 1: Spurs all the way?

(26:04) About the way SGA is officiated…

(32:30) More NBA Playoffs takeaways

(33:00) Can the Lakers do it three more times?

(41:20) Is the Steve Kerr era over?

(47:09) Steve’s GREAT idea for Coach Kerr

(49:14) Do the Magic have more magic in them?

(51:00) Weighing on the Hornets/LaMelo discourse…

(56:10) Thoughts on the Mets losing streak

(59:20) NFL uni reveal reactions

(1:03:40) Nats game w/ the fam recap

(1:11:34) Best questions during the Nats game

(1:15:00) Flag football learning experience

(1:19:34) Dexter Lawrence trade reaction

(1:21:14) NFL Draft preview

(1:25:30) Ref etiquette for 12 y/o 3v3 hoops

(1:26:37) SVP still hasn’t watched any shows

(1:28:19) Shoutout to the Angels broadcast

(1:31:31) Thanks for watching

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SVP and Stanford Steve recap the Masters from all angles. Rory McIlroy became the 4th man to go back-to-back. The guys discuss what led to Rory’s victory and what made it special. Plus, a look at Justin Rose’s showing, Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley’s final stretches, Cam Young’s tournament and more, including an inside explanation on why it was difficult to show Rory’s second shot on 18. SVP then gives his annual Augusta shoutouts and breaks down his Friday call. Additionally, SVP’s pen saga, how he spends his Saturdays and Sundays at Augusta, Steve offers a handful of observations and how many majors will Rory win? Finally, the guys preview the NBA and NHL Playoffs and talk the biggest storylines heading into the NFL Draft. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(1:00 Masters reaction

(28:40) SVP’s Augusta shoutouts

(32:35) Where was the pen?

35:00) Club down on 18 w/ two-shot lead?

(36:15) Broadcast notes

(40:33) Breaking down Friday’s call

(46:45) The Big Texas bit is out of control

(49:10) Final Masters thoughts

(54:00 How many majors will Rory win?

(57:45) How SVP spends his SAT and SUN

(1:00:00) Augusta Weekend recap

(1:07:45) Steve loves Coachella

(1:09:45) Shoutout Bub Carrington

(1:12:00) NBA Playoffs preview

(1:14:45) NHL Playoffs preview

(1:19:50) NFL Draft thoughts

(1:22:30) Afternoon musings

(1:24:35) Thanks for watching

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SVP and Stanford Steve are here to recap a weekend of championship basketball. First, Michigan gets it done beating UConn in a game that the Huskies just didn’t shoot well enough. The guys discuss what led to Michigan’s win and if the championship should be celebrated. Plus, what a career for UConn’s Alex Karaban and thoughts on Dusty May scouting Illinois-UConn. Then Steve gets into his experience watching the Women’s Final Four in Arizona, including incognito In-N-Out trips, sweet victory for the youngest and some interesting Tesla experiences. SVP also touches on Geno’s words and actions regarding the spat with Dawn Staley. Additionally, SVP breaks silence on the potential of the guys moving to the 5 p.m. block on ESPN before getting into a Masters preview. SVP & Steve discuss who they like to wear the green jacket Sunday at the 90th edition at Augusta National. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(2:07) The CBB portal is absurd

(3:32) SVP is LIVE from firm Augusta

(6:32) Big Texas has become a thing

(7:22) National championship recap

(14:47) Final Four recap

(18:22) Should Michigan’s title be celebrated?

(23:37) Cadeau was awesome

(25:42) Big Ten Scotty is on cloud nine

(27:07) Thoughts on Dusty May scouting ILL-UCONN

(28:37) Who asked for The Chainsmokers?

(30:37) What a career for Alex Karaban

(32:32) Ranking the worst Final Four games

(33:47) Women’s Final Four recap

(35:52) South Carolina upsets UConn

(40:32) Thoughts on Geno’s words and actions

(42:02) UCLA claims first WBB title - reaction

(47:42) WBB Final Four highlights

(50:12) Steve’s Tesla experience

(52:08) Phoenix recap

(57:30) About the 5 o’clock show…

(1:02:55) Welcome to the real world, UConn MBB fans

(1:04:30) Who the guys like at Augusta

(1:11:35) Gary Woodland’s press conference was awesome

(1:14:25) Masters Preview

(1:16:53) Rankings things dumbest to least dumbest

(1:21:40) Thanks for watching

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SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down the results of the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. It was heartbreak for Steve in DC (but the list stayed accurate) as Duke fell to UConn. The guys discuss the all-timer from all angles, including Braylon Mullins' final shot and how the results impact the discourse around Dan Hurley and Jon Scheyer. Additionally, will Arizona-Michigan be one of the best games in recent memory? And why Illinois has a REAL shot to win it all. Plus, Gary Woodland's win was SPECIAL, when Jeremiyah Love should go in the NFL Draft, Steve's upcoming road trip to Phoenix and a full breakdown of the Tiger Woods situation from SVP. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(2:46) Gary Woodland’s win was special

(9:15) UConn Duke reax

(17:00) UConn’s road

(18:15) UConn kept poise

(21:25) Is the Jon Scheyer criticism fair?

(27:25) UConn-Duke fallout

(39:11) What to expect in Arizona-Michigan

(48:10) Final thoughts from second weekend

(52:40) Can Illinois reach the promised land?

(57:10) Who wins it all?

(59:46) The shocking truth about the UNC job

(1:02:20) Will Wade back to LSU?!?

(1:05:00) Steve is headed to Phoenix!

(1:10:20) Handling the LSU WBB loss

(1:11:45) Are tip times too late?

(1:13:00) The problems with the NCAA Tournament

(1:18:57) Where should Jeremiyah Love go in the draft?

(1:25:00) NFL Draft thoughts

(1:28:00) About the Tiger situation

(1:34:30) Thanks for watching

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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss the first weekend of the NCAA Basketball tournament from all angles. The first round had its moments, especially Thursday, including a close one for Duke against Siena. The guys discuss Santa Clara's heartbreak loss as well before diving into round two results, including the thriller between Nebraska and Vanderbilt and Iowa's upset win over Florida – setting up a Corn vs. Crops in the Sweet 16. Plus, more on Tennessee's win over Virginia, Alabama's dominant victory over Texas Tech, Texas' Sweet 16 run, Purdue's resurgence, Arkansas' path, the heavyweight battle between Houston and Illinois, and the loaded East Region. Is the winner of Mich St-UConn the winner of the East? Finally, a word on the women's bracket and how it might be the UConn Invitational, Real or Fake TV Shows (Uncensored), Tiger playing in the TGL Finals, the art of motivation and more. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(4:40) First weekend recap

(6:17) Duke escapes Siena

(10:30) R64 thoughts

(13:00) Corn vs. Crops in Sweet 16!

(15:00) Nebraska-Vanderbilt reaction

(25:50) Iowa-Florida reaction

(45:00) Six B1G teams reach Sweet 16

(45:45) Tennessee-Virginia reaction

(48:17) Iowa State-Kentucky reaction

(50:40) Michigan vs. Alabama thoughts

(53:10) Texas-Gonzaga reaction

(56:00) Purdue-Miami reaction

(58:40) Arkansas-High Point reaction

(1:04:30) How seasons are remembered

(1:05:50) Houston-Illinois is gonna be GOOD

(1:10:37) Shoutout to the Peppas

(1:12:37) Izzo whistle vs. Kohl Center whistle

(1:15:10) Michigan State-UConn preview

(1:18:40) Duke-St. John’s preview

(1:23:40) Lots of non-list teams still in it

(1:24:40) Real or Fake TV shows (uncensored)

(1:27:55) Bryan Hodgson going to Providence says a lot about Syracuse

(1:33:00) Will UConn WBB roll all the way?

(1:35:32) About the Maryland WBB situation

(1:38:55) The art of motivation

(1:43:05) Tiger Woods to play in TGL Finals

(1:45:40) Afternoon musings

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are here to react to the 2026 NCAA Tournament March Madness bracket. Steve gives his UNFILTERED thoughts on all the issues with the bracket. Duke's draw is TOUGH, and Steve is giving his Blue Devils NO CHANCE of reaching Indy. A potential Florida-Vandy rematch isn't ideal, and a road game in the Elite 8?? Plus, will chalk indeed fly? Is it Arizona's year? Which upsets does SVP like the most? Plus, a solution to the flopping problem, reaction to Bam Adebayo's 83-point game and an in-depth breakdown of Cam Young's Players Championship victory. Finally, thoughts on the nasty front taking over the east coast, Steve needs tickets to the Women's Final Four, an all-time SVP golf tactic and Steve's admission to grand theft auto. | SVPod

Appoximate Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(0:34) Bracket reaction

(5:12) Should Miami (OH) have to play in Dayton?

(7:37) Conference championship reactions

(9:17) Steve’s issues with the bracket

(10:42) Should Purdue be a 2-seed?

(13:32) More bracket reaction

(23:42) Bracketologists nailed it

(25:57) The 6-line is LOADED

(26:30) Watch out for USF

(31:30) UCLA with a BIG road trip ahead

(34:20) Which teams can play spoiler?

(39:23) Ark-Wisc could be a banger

(42:15) ALL the pressure is on Arizona

(45:00) Reaction to Bam’s 83 piece

(46:45) This year’s freshman class has been GREAT49:10 Final bracket thoughts

(55:10) Women’s bracket is a JOKE

(57:55) Anybody got tix to Women’s Final Four?

(59:08) This weather is CRAZY

(1:02:41) More conf champ reactions

(1:10:10) First rd. spread thoughts

(1:13:00) Does flopping get rewarded too much?

(1:16:25) ‘All Carry’ by Geno is out soon!

(1:18:40) Players Championship reaction

(1:32:30) Dopplegangers?

(1:35:35) The art of the Texas handshake

(1:39:55) SVP’s all-time golf tactic

(1:42:50) Steve’s oldest got a cell…

(1:45:20) Teenage stories

(1:49:00) Who wins it all?

(1:49:35) Thanks for watching

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SVP and Stanford Steve are here to recap a BIG weekend in college hoops as the regular season officially came to a close. Purdue and Wisconsin proved Steve right over the weekend, and Duke took care of business. But the same cannot be said for the bubble teams, further proving tournament expansion is unnecessary. SVP is IN on Florida, and his family is ALL IN. The guys discuss the Gators' chances of reaching the Final 4, the thrilling WCC Tournament, Navy's heartbreak in the Patriot League tourney, what to expect in the Big 12 tournament and more, including an in-depth conversation on the good and bad of conference tournaments. Additionally, the guys discuss sporadic NFL free agency news breaking during the pod, the World Baseball Classic, Akshay Bhatia's win, a year in review for Maryland basketball, the staggering amount of questions that come from the Van Pelt kids, Auburn's weak case to make the tournament and why MIAMI O BELONGS. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(2:47) Will Tua become a cautionary tale for NFL GMs?

(5:27) World Baseball Classic has been awesome

(9:50) ‘Make Your Fouls’ is coming

(10:37) CBB takeaways

(11:17) Florida to the Final Four?

(13:32) Thoughts on UConn

(16:02) Wisconsin and Purdue are who we thought they were

(21:10) O/U on daily questions asked by Van Pelt kids?

(27:37) Put Miami O in the tourney

(35:17) The good and bad of conference tournaments

(48:39) Big 12 tournament is LOADED

(51:47) Bubble teams had a BAD weekend

(54:17) The case for Stanford

(1:01:17) Auburn’s case to make the dance

(1:05:00) What’s at stake this week

(1:09:07) SVP’s shoutouts

(1:15:22) Who is the Player of the Year?

(1:18:07) CBB Final Thoughts

(1:21:37) Maryland Hoops Year in Review

(1:30:00) NFL Free Agency News

(1:34:32) NBA Storylines

(1:38:42) Jayson Tatum’s recovery speaks volumes

(1:43:29) More FA news

(1:44:37) SVP’s still IN on March Madness

(1:46:02) Afternoon musings

(1:49:55) Thanks for watching

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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss a litany of topics in the world of college basketball. Starting with Steve’s list, the Big Man gives the updated version, with a couple new teams and one notable exit. More than just the National Championship contenders, the guys discuss Kentucky’s likelihood to make the Sweet 16, who is the second best team in the SEC, if BYU can be dangerous in the tournament, Purdue’s home struggles, what seed Gonzaga deserves and more. Plus, thoughts on the NFL Combine and recent NBA happenings. Who’s the best pick to win The Finals? Finally, lost shoes, ejected socks, surprise flurries, Steve’s bad beat and would SVP send his kids to Duke? | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(1:20) The new list is HERE

(7:20) The subtractions

(8:40) Why Duke and MSU were added

(15:25) Teams that lack Quad 1 wins

(18:10) Who are the best teams in the nation?

(25:50) On the beef between Cal and Golden

(34:50) Purdue concerns

(42:50) St. Mary’s-Gonzaga reaction

(47:30) WVU-BYU reaction

(48:35) What should be Gonzaga’s seed?

(52:30) Back to the list

(53:30) Yay or Nay on UK to the Sweet 16?

(57:30) Final CBB thoughts

(1:05:15) NFL Combine recap

(1:17:00) The REAL contenders in the NBA

(1:27:00) Would SVP send his kids to Duke?

(1:31:00) The reception of men’s and women’s USA Hockey teams was incredible

(1:32:35) It’s snowing outside?!?

(1:34:17) Afternoon musings

(1:48:20) Thanks for watching

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SVP and Stanford Steve discuss all angles of USA's hockey gold medal win over Canada in Milan. The guys get into the moment Jack Hughes made the game-winning goal and how it's one of the better moments in American sports history. Plus, shoutout to Connor Hellebuyck for his crucial performance and captain Auston Matthews. Additionally, Steve gives the broadcast its credit and SVP goes into depth on the magnificent performance from Mike Tirico. The guys also touch on the big upsets in college basketball and if Duke is going to crack Steve's list, and SVP ends addressing the mistake that was made during ESPN's Rondale Moore tribute. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(1:55) USA-Canada gold medal game reaction

(20:00) The Jack Hughes moment was special

(24:10) This was one of the all-time great sports moments

(34:10) The broadcast was awesome

(39:00) Mike Tirico is one of a kind

(50:15) Duke-Michigan reaction

(1:03:30) Will Duke crack Steve’s list?

(1:05:40) Arizona-Houston reaction

(1:07:45 BYU-Iowa State reaction

(1:13:00) Jacob Bridgeman Genesis win reaction

(1:19:45) Steve’s daughter qualified for JOs!

(1:24:20) More weekend recap

(1:28:28) About the Rondale Moore mistake…

(1:32:56) Thanks for watching

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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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