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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott’s difficult week with the passing of his beloved dog Otis, the outpouring of support and one last spin in a golf cart. Then the guys get into the NHL playoffs and the athletic genius of hockey players, Memphis’ Grindhouse mentality living on in a new group of players, Steve watching a lot of the NFL Draft while parenting solo over the weekend, the Mets Optimism Meter reaching new highs, and beef jerky.

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It’s been a while since Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve chatted. They start by recounting Steve’s Final Four experience and his new friendship with Bill Self. Then they discuss the Nets’ mess, the kind of friend Kyrie Irving desperately needs, Giannis vs. Boston’s defense, if they’d max out Irving or James Harden, why Scott wants Sauce Gardner on his team and Steve’s optimism meter with the Mets.

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Scott is back from Augusta National, talking about his week and reflecting on the 25 years he’s been covering the Masters. Scott discusses his gratitude for attending the tournament since 1997, the advice Chris Berman offered him on the “second nine,” his off-menu order at the grill, unintentional free lunches, seeing friends and a run in with an astronaut.

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Scott Van Pelt hops on the mic from Augusta, sharing his thoughts on North Carolina showing Mike Krzyzewski the door in the Final Four and Kansas toppling the Tar Heels in the championship. Then, Andy North stops by to discuss Tiger Woods’ plans to play in the Masters, the conditions and intricacies of Augusta National, why the list of potential winners is always short, Scott chasing J. J. Spaun and Andy’s memories of playing in the Masters.

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the state of Scott’s skin after soaking up some sun on vacation, an epic game between Duke and Texas Tech, North Carolina hiding in plain sight, the high stakes of Blue Devils-Tar Heels in the Final Four, Steve being the only guy rooting against St. Peter’s at the bar, Scott heading to Augusta National, and if Scottie Scheffler is going to be the favorite at the Masters.

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve take a look at each region of the bracket, sharing which games they want to see, which double-digit seeds they think advance and which teams are on Steve’s list to win it all. Plus, What I Hate, the Big Ten and Mountain West need good showings, and the most fun thing about the NCAA Tournament.

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss a win for the Icebergs, 100 ≠ F, Scott’s trip to Durham, sitting in front of Jerry Seinfeld and Adam Silver, another handshake line conversation, which team they’d bet a toe on to win its conference tournament, where fans will now channel their Coach K hate, if a fast 40-yard dash time is like a good SAT score, Calvin Ridley’s year suspension for betting on NFL games, and the Lakers’ playoff plight. Plus, Scott nearly starves.

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve predict of chaos for conference tournament week, talk about why it’s dumb to hold close wins against teams, discuss Scott's role in 20th anniversary celebrations for the Terrapin hoops national championship team and share how they feel about MLB’s labor strife Later, Scott accepts a last minute offer to go to Cameron Indoor.

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Steve watching his daughter’s rec basketball team, Scott’s pitch for an American Idol-style dunk contest, and if drafting Bronny James to get LeBron would be worthwhile. Then, The Athletic’s Brendan Quinn stops by to discuss all of the layers to the Juwan Howard situation, how many teams he thinks can win the title, if the Big Ten’s individual talent will lead to postseason success, Kansas, and Maryland’s next coach. Later, Steve has an important question for Scott.

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss their 24 hours in Los Angeles and why professionals leave the Super Bowl city on Saturday, the Super Bowl feeling disjointed but still exciting, Aaron Donald being the real MVP, and the halftime show. Then, the guys talk to golfer Harry Higgs about how he and Joel Dahmen ended up flashing the crowd on the 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open, why it was a good moment for the PGA Tour, the general craziness of the WM, and how he missed Keith Mitchell’s bachelor party.

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