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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve convene after an amazing sports weekend, with Steve fresh off a red-eye from Las Vegas. The guys discuss the Phillies’ emphatic series win, a bad Saturday for guys in USC jerseys and Dodger hats, how many teams are in the mix for the College Football Playoff, the scene in Knoxville and Caleb Williams refusing to be tackled. Later, which 3-3 NFL teams will actually be good, the mess in the NFC West, Tom Brady’s not having any fun, a doughnut update, a costume controversy at the Van Pelt household and Steve has something to say.

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve lead the podcast with a philosophical question: Do you prefer a perfect spring or fall day? Then the guys discuss Steve’s emotions after the Mets were eliminated from the playoffs, the Panthers firing Matt Rhuele, if there’s anyone better at their job than Justin Tucker is at kicking a football, UCLA’s undefeated start, Oklahoma’s lack of a foundation, that Wembanyama guy and the New York City football teams. Later, Scott and Steve appeal to the audience for help.

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss who fixed Scott’s laptop, where the Super Bowl runs through in the AFC, Baltimore’s fourth down decision, the League Pass Lions, DK Metcalf taking the cart to poop, Steve’s message as College GameDay heads to Kansas, Jimbo Fisher’s checks coming due and Wisconsin firing Paul Chryst.

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve hop on to recap producer Madison’s wedding and share at what point they both cried during the wedding. Then, Scott wants to make it clear to Miami fans that he is not against them and wants them to embrace the journey of hitting the reset button. Next, Steve shares why it was good for the Bills to taste defeat, and they discuss the growth of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Then, hot take incoming from Steve about an early Super Bowl favorite. Plus, Steve shares his advice on wedding etiquette and when everyone simply needs to just shut up. 

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Scott Van Pelt and Standford Steve hop on to break down the action in the NFL including the Tua’s fearless performance, the decline of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense going into the Packers game next week without major weapons, and if they would rather be the Colts or the Browns at this point in the season. Then, they discuss Georgia’s performance this week and why Kansas fans need to calm down. Then, they discuss the Ohtani vs. Judge debate for MVP. Plus, ESPN content producer Madison Brightman joins to discuss the details of her upcoming wedding, Scott’s wedding attire, and what song will get Stanford Steve on the dance floor.

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss what felt real in Week 1 of the NFL season, the Chiefs’ eye-opening takedown of Arizona, the whole world being in on Buffalo, Minnesota posing a threat to Green Bay, the Giants going for the win, rookie head coaching debuts and what was Tom Brady wearing on his feet. Plus, which upset on Saturday they enjoyed the most, Steve’s new favorite athlete and if Scott’s come around on Nerds.

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the end of summer, Scott taking his son to his first football game in College Park, week one of the college football season, perceived disrespect for Pitt, if the jump from week one to week two is real, a message of support for the Triangle of Toughness and what Steve saw watching USC’s tape. Then, the guys get into the start of the NFL season including Buffalo being everyone’s darling, dangerous AFC teams that didn’t make the playoffs last season, Steve’s Super Bowl picks, if Trey Lance will work out in San Francisco and their belief in Tua Tagovailoa. Plus, sporting events without clocks and weather delays.

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss further strife on Steve’s street, Scott’s plans to purchase a puppy, Nebraska needing to focus solely on the next game, football players not wearing knee pads, a precursory look at the Week 1 college football slate, fantasy draft season, Rory McIlroy knowing who he is and if bath mats in hotels are getting smaller.

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve start the pod by paying tribute to the golf legend and friend Tom Weiskopf. Next, Steve and Scott share their patience meter waiting for their kid’s return to school. Then, they share their picks heading into week zero of college football season, what big-name programs with new coaches interest them the most, and what matchups they are most excited for week one. Plus, they discuss what quarterbacks you need on your fantasy team, and someone send Scott any intel on Raheem Mostert. 

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Steve’s trip to the Outer Banks, why there needs to be another word for a vacation with family, Scott’s advice for Steve’s family dinner out with 17 people, Scott’s wisdom teeth extraction and how he ended up with five stitches in his foot. Later, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman stops by to talk about his annual “Freak List,” the origins of the list, Owen Schmitt being called a mutant in an early version, how the transfer portal is making this college football season difficult to predict, if Houston can factor into the playoff picture, the best units in college football, the return of the Backyard Brawl and the uncomfortable realities of being a sideline reporter.

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