Episodes
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss what’s been going on in the Olympics, including why Katie Ledecky is Steve’s new favorite athlete, how Simone Biles’ approach is so admirable, Scheffler vs. Fleetwood, Novak’s phenomenal performance and more. Plus, Scott talks about how great it’s been to watch his son, Sam, improve as a swimmer recently, Steve shares an eventful travel story, an update on SVP’s skill level at CFB25, which CFB Week 1 games are the most intriguing and more. |...
Published 08/05/24
SVP is joined by The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart to talk about one big thing: dogs. With both having lost a very beloved family dog in the past couple of years, the pair reflect back on the impact Otis and Dipper had on their lives – Scott’s and Jon’s, respectively. Also, why dogs are the ultimate unifier of humans, how Otis and Dipper’s on-air tributes were received by the public, the process of getting a new dog after the beloved one’s passing and more. | SVPod
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Published 07/29/24
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Xander Schauffele’s win at the 2024 Open Championship and what it means for him to have won two majors this year. Plus, SVP won the Par 3 tournament, College Football 25 is pretty difficult, the NFL is right around the corner, and fantasy football mock draft season is officially here. | SVPod
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Published 07/22/24
SVP and Stanford Steve dive into what their plan of action is going to be regarding College Football 25 and give a full preview of The Open with David Gordon. Who are the top Doublehammer candidates? How will the course play? Is The Open the BEST championship? Plus, the Orioles getting a comeback win over the Yankees was huge, Carlos Alcaraz is the real deal, and Steve explains why he’s soccer’d out. | SVPod
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Published 07/15/24
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to recap a wild July 4th week filled with beach stories, proud dad moments, waits at restaurants and more. Plus, who are the winners & losers from NBA free agency? Which coming changes to CFB is SVP most intrigued by? SVP also gives an update on his moving situation and the pair share their takes on fireworks and if July 4th food rivals Thanksgiving food. | SVPod
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Published 07/08/24
SVP and Steve react to the Florida Panthers winning the Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers, with Scott talking about how great of a post-game interview he had with Paul Maurice. Plus, sleepaway camp is emotional, SVP hurt his leg, a dive meets update, thoughts on the Summer Olympics and what Olympic events they think they could do, and what SVP hates. | SVPod
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Published 06/25/24
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss Bryson DeChambeau’s US Open win at Pinehurst and Rory’s collapse, if the Mavs or Oilers have a chance in the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup, Windhorst’s comments on Luka, how waves are UNDEFEATED against kids and how heatwaves are the worst.
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Published 06/17/24
SVP and Stanford Steve get together to discuss the C’s jumping all over the Mavs in the NBA Finals, the unbelievable games in the CWS, Caitlin Clark saying all the right things, Dan Hurley spurning the Lakers to stay at UCONN, PLUS Gordo joins the guys to talk US Open at Pinehurst and gives us his “double hammer”. | SVPod
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Published 06/10/24
Edmonton and Florida gear up for the Stanley Cup Finals while Boston and Dallas are set for the NBA Finals - SVP and Stanford Steve take a look at both and discuss why Luka is the best player on the court, why it’s great Florida made it back to the Cup Finals and the awesome tradition of not touching the conference trophies in the NHL. Also, Caitlin Clark is wearing a bullseye - fair or unfair, and the WNBA needs to adjust their scheduling. Plus, is Life cereal just for old people and it’s...
Published 06/03/24
SVP and Stanford Steve reflect on the amazing, carefree, wonderful life of Bill Walton and how he touched so many lives just by being himself. Plus a powerful speech by Harry Higgs, the Celtics sweep the Pacers while the Timberwolves fight back to take game 4 as KAT gets going. Also, what's up with the people who take up way too much space at the beach and do pot smokers know they smell like pot?
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Published 05/29/24
Description: SVP and Stanford Steve recap a wild week from Valhalla at the PGA Championship. From Xander Schauffele winning his first major title to Scottie Scheffler’s chaotic Friday, they cover it all. Plus, the NBA Conference Finals are set, but do the Celtics have an automatic ticket to the Finals? And in the NHL, a big game 7 between the Canucks and Oilers will determine who faces the Stars in the WCF.
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Published 05/20/24
SVP and Stanford Steve are at Valhalla Golf Club for the PGA Championship where they pose the question: Is there anything better than Major Championship golf? They are also joined by David Gordon (aka Gordo) who gives his “Double Hammer” and tells you why Scottie Scheffler is playing better than Tiger Woods in 2000 - it's just math. Plus the Knicks & Nuggets are going in opposite directions and who doesn’t love the unwritten rules of the NHL playoffs.
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Published 05/14/24
In this edition of SVPod, the guys recap the most compelling events of the weekend. Steve has the Kentucky Derby while SVP praises Game 7 between the Bruins and Leafs. They switch gears to NBA playoffs and talk about the Timberwolves chances to win the title, which team is under more pressure in the Thunder vs. Mavs series and their predictions for Knicks vs. Pacers. Plus, they discuss the Tom Brady roast and if they’d ever allow themselves to be roasted and they dive into the Kendrick Lamar...
Published 05/07/24
On this edition of the SVPod, the guys talk about Anthony Edwards headlining the NBA playoffs, what’s next for Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid respectively and if there are any concerns with the Celtics. SVP and Stanford Steve also discuss how many franchise quarterbacks were drafted over the weekend and who filled roster needs the best. Plus, it’s an Italy recap - food, museums, mopeds and a lotta gelato!
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Published 04/30/24
Back like they never left - The SVPod returns! Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve re-introduce their new and improved podcast. Fresh off covering the Masters, SVP explains the show’s absence and shares plans for what’s next!
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Published 04/15/24
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott’s trip to Camden Yards, Steve’s guys’ trip and his lake power ranking. Then, America’s preeminent golf handicapper Gordo stops by to share his first round leaders, top-20 finishers and winners for the Open Championship. Plus, Scott explains why the Open is his favor major and Gordo has a trivia question.
[11:26] Gordo
[17:12] First Round Leaders
[24:25] Top-20 Finishes
[31:05] Winners
[35:28] Why the Open is Scott’s favorite
[39:13] Trivia
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Published 07/19/23
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are joined by Olympic gold medalist and fellow washed swim dad Tom Dolan. The guys discuss Tom’s grounded approach with his kids’ competitive swimming, what drove him as a swimmer, how watching his kids swim beats competing in the Olympics, what parents forget about youth athletics, how many dads he’s seen on the pool deck in a full suit and monitoring snack bar consumption.
[5:53] Tom’s grounded approach, swimming is unrelenting
[20:31] Tom’s biggest message...
Published 07/03/23
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott’s foray into Virginia for a swim meet, why the NBA draft is hard to follow, their fascination with Victor Wembanyama, LSU fans’ fondness for Jell-O shots and Steve’s daughter getting an ear infection at the beach.
[2:58] NBA Draft
[7:03] Victor Wembanyama
[14:49] College World Series
[17:13] Steve’s trip to the beach
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Published 06/27/23
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve start by recapping Father’s Day. Then, they discuss the U.S. Open, the difficulty of winning a major, Wyndham Clark easily dealing with stressful situations and the lack of an atmosphere at Los Angeles Country Club. Later, updates from the pool, a tough moment in the dad-space, the Wizards trading Bradley Beal to the Suns and which fanbase bugs Steve the most.
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Published 06/20/23
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve start with the dawn of swim season, Scott’s son’s first meet and picking your battles as a parent. Then, they discuss the Nuggets winning the NBA Finals, if Denver still has detractors and Scott’s postgame interview with Jamal Murray. Later, Gordo shares his U.S. Open gambling insights, Steve has a hot take and which mustachioed celebrity does Scott use for Gordo’s picture in his phone.
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Published 06/14/23
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve react to the news of LIV and PGA merging. Then, they discuss the burning questions people have regarding the merger, how people can keep a secret of this magnitude, and what put this decision in the fast lane. Next, they preview game three of the NBA Finals with the pressure on the Nuggets and discuss why SVP is riding with Denver. Later, SVP shares his experience as a first base coach, and Steve discusses children birthday party etiquette. Plus, SVP reads a...
Published 06/07/23
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Miami proving it was the better team in Game 7 against Boston, Denver playing beautiful basketball, and whether Erik Spoelstra or Mike Malone would be a better coach for Scott’s son’s basketball team. Then, they get into the Panthers’ run to the Stanley Cup, Scott and his family making another move, if the Golden Tee machine still works, and the last time Steve played his brother in basketball.
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Published 05/31/23
David Gordon joins SVP and Steve to celebrate his 30th birthday and share why betting golf is free money, how SVP almost lost one billion dollars, and why he wanted to chest bump Steve into the ground. Next, SVP and Steve discuss Brooks Koepka’s win and why Steve loves the Majors more than any other sport. Then, they share details of their walk and talk with Michael Block during his shining moment and the sincerity of Rory Mcllroy. Later, they breakdown why Denver is the real deal, LeBron is...
Published 05/25/23
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are in Rochester, N.Y. for the PGA Championship and are joined by ESPN Stats & Info senior researcher Gordo to discuss why he thinks golf is the easiest sport to bet, his first-round leader bets, which player has been the best his year, and Max Homa asking Gordo if he’s a genius. Then, the guys talk about their takeaways from walking the course, the buzzwords they learned and who they like to win at Oak Hill. Plus, was Scott’s dinner order a choke...
Published 05/16/23
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve start the podcast with a confession from Scott, Steve’s need for a new recycling bin and a “Would You Rather?” as their wives and kids prepare to see Taylor Swift in concert. Then, the guys discuss Lakers-Warriors, which team Los Angeles would prefer to play if they clinch the series, the Knicks being the team they thought they were, NHL playoffs, Steve’s family betting the Kentucky Derby, Scott’s daughter turning 10 and Steve attending a recital.
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Published 05/10/23