Tailgate Therapy with Sophie Santos

On this episode of Tailgate Therapy, Sophie is joined by die-hard Florida Gators football fan Quinn Hardy (Chad Powers) to investigate how Florida went from a college football DYNASTY to an absolute dumpster fire.

We’re talking 18 years without an SEC Championship, not beating Bama since Tim Tebow cried (also 18 years), and a coaching carousel that keeps spinning. But the real curse? The DARK stain Urban Meyer left on Gator Nation during his so-called dynasty. With 31 players arrested during his tenure (2005–2010) and repeated red flags surrounding Aaron Hernandez, who was later convicted of murder, Urban prioritized glory over discipline. Fast forward to today, the 2026 season's been bleak. Blowout loss after blowout loss? But HEY! They did beat Texas with a backup QB. Maybe there is light at the end of the swamp... 

PLUS! They revisit the infamous Cam Newton stolen laptop incident and mix up a cocktail in its honor: the @cnewton laptop incident.

BONUS CONTENT: SHOTGUNNIN' SOME BEERS!

Time to drink some gin and Gatorade and get some therapy!

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On this episode of Tailgate Therapy, Sophie is joined by diehard Wizards fan Jamel Johnson (In Season Podcast). Together, they kick off the NBA season by discussing how the Wizards are a cursed franchise. From not winning an NBA Championship since '78 (WHICH WASN'T EVEN TELEVISED) to the infamous "guns in the locker room" incident, to getting schooled by LeBron's "crab dribble" THREE playoffs in a row, to Gilbert Arenas just being GIL, to the John Wall era (TEACH ME HOW TO DOUGIE) to missing the playoffs 36 times to being SO BAD and STILL not getting to draft Cooper Flagg?!

It's been 48 years of misery, and yet Jamel STILL proudly wears his Wizards hat. Even after Bam drops 83 POINTS ON THEM. With A'ja at the podium.

Also, WHY ISN'T THE FRANCHISE LEANING INTO MORE WIZARD SHIT?! LIKE, HELLO?!

BONUS CONTENT: THEY TACKLE ANOTHER EPIDEMIC: NBA PLAYERS BEING HORNY ON MAIN DURING THE PANDEMIC.

Time to smash some glizzys and get some therapy!

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On this episode of Tailgate Therapy, Sophie is joined by diehard Bengals fan Michael Turner (Netflix), who will DIE on the Marvin Lewis hill. (No playoff wins, btw.) Together, they discuss how the Bengals are a cursed franchise. From the “Lost Decade” (not a single winning season) to poor financial management to blowing one of the largest leads in Super Bowl history against Joe Montana. Losing to him again in the Super Bowl. Plus, top draft "franchise saviors” who turned out to be FLOPS (looking at you, Klingler and Big Daddy Wilkinson), to the Bo Jackson injury, the Ki-Jana Carter injury, the Carson Palmer injury, and the never-ending injury saga of their new franchise savior, Joe “Cool” Burrow. WHAT'S WHAT WITH THE INJURIES! We love you, shiesty. Oh, and they lost another Super Bowl. There’s a LOT of deflecting during this therapy session. Time to smash some glizzys and just yell at Steelers fans!!! WHO DEY! 

BONUS CONTENT: They discuss Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson’s pee-pee enlargement. 

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On this episode of Tailgate Therapy, Sophie is joined by diehard Colts fan Megan Gailey (The Tonight Show) to unpack how cursed the Indianapolis Colts are. GO HORSE! Did the curse start when Andrew Luck suddenly retired? Megan sure thinks so. But wait! They also only won ONE Super Bowl with comedian and HOFer Peyton Manning? The two dive into how many Colts players Megan's met, her father’s funeral at Lucas Oil Stadium, finding out about Andrew Luck’s retirement while doing stand-up on a gondola, the never-ending quarterback carousel including PHILIP DADGUMMIT RIVERS, and the brutal 2025 collapse. Not to mention every major Indy athlete got injured: Danny Dimes, Tyrese Haliburton (GAME 7), and Caitlin Clark. Was watching the Colts beat the Bears in the Super Bowl a bigger moment in Megan’s life than having her children? FIND OUT! Time to smash some glizzys and get healed. GO HORSE!

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On this episode of Tailgate Therapy, Sophie is joined by diehard Raiders fan Erin Dewey Lennox (The ESPYS). Together, they discuss how the Raiders are a cursed franchise. From the Curse of Marcus Allen to the 13-year playoff drought to Derek Carr's broken leg to following Maxx Crosby to hell to all the DUIs to the team moving to LA, then back to Oakland, and then finally to LAS VEGAS?! Only nerds with no friends like Vegas. PLUS! Erin reveals some Kirko Chainz goss from when she wrote for the NFL Honors. Time to smash some glizzys and get healed! RAIDEERRRSSSS!

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On this episode of Tailgate Therapy, Sophie is joined by diehard Chargers fan Ryan Bergara (Ghost Files, FYA Pod), who can't seem to quit the "laughing stock of the NFL." They discuss how the Chargers are the most cursed franchise in the league. From the 47-and-counting choke jobs to the Eli Manning trade to the Spanos family to the Chargers player killed by lightning (RIP) to the Philip Rivers Era to ZERO Super Bowl wins... the Chargers make losing an art form. But fear not, it's a new dawn: Justin "Rocket Arm" Herbert is here! Oh wait. He's NEVER won a playoff game. Time to smash some patties and go through exposure therapy! Bolt the eff up!!!

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On the very first episode of Tailgate Therapy, Sophie is joined by diehard Washington Commanders fan Danny Jolles (Hacks), who BLEEDS burgundy (no, it ain't red). Together, they discuss how the Commanders are a cursed franchise. From the O.G. racist name to the Dan Snyder era (F*CK YOU TO ETERNITY) to the 35-year Super Bowl drought to ruining RGIII's career to HOW IS EVERYONE DYING?! But have no fear, everything got better when Major Tuddy & the Hogettes arrived. PLUS! Danny reveals which team he thinks has it worse than the Commanders. Time to smash some glizzys and get healed! Left hand up, who are we? DA COMMANDERS!

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