The Read Option

The Read Option

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The Read Option episodes

  • NBA Finals Games 1 & 2, Valuation Of Pro Sports Franchises, & Ranking TEs & Drinking Holidays

    Jeff, Scotty, and Vido host this episode of the pod as the whole crew is back together again. The guys open up the show by talking about the first two games of the NBA Finals, and predicitng what they think the rest of series will look like (6:28).

    Then the guys discuss how professional sports franchises are valued and what it looks like when franchises are bought and sold (33:52).

    To close out the show, the guys rank the Top 10 Tight Ends in the NFL (54:30), as well as the Top 5 drinking days of the year (1:27:06).

    1 hr 41 min
  • NBA Finals Preview, and Dustin Johnson Joins The LIV Golf League

    Jeff and Scotty host this episode of The Read Option, and the guys open up the show by talking about their busy memorial day weekends. Then the guys recap the ends of the East/West Conference Finals, before previewing the NBA Finals (4:46). To close the show, Jeff and Scotty talk about Frank Gore and Ryan Fitzapatrick retiring, and Dustin Johnson leaving the PGA Tour for the Saudi Golf League (48:41).

    1 hr 11 min
  • Chris Plank! Boston Takes Control of the Eastern Conference Finals and Can Luka Force Game 6?

    Jeff goes solo on this episode and opens up the pod by breaking down Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals with Boston's big win in Miami, as well as the Mavs forcing a Game 5 versus Golden State (2:00).

    Then Jeff is joined by ESPNU Radio and Mad Dog Radio host, Chris Plank, to discuss the NIL world of college athletics, Oklahoma Football, the 2022 NFL Draft and the upcoming Women's College World Series (23:01).

    To close the show, Jeff speaks on the tragic events in Texas on Tuesday 49:18).

    59 min
  • Electric PGA Championship, Disappointing NBA Conference Finals, Washington's New Stadium and Top 10 WRs

    Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the pod, and the guys open the show by catching up about each other's weekend.

    The guys then dive into the electric PGA Championship from this weekend, and Justin Thomas' unbelievable comeback on Sunday (7:05).

    The guys then dive into East and West Conference Finals with the Warriors going up 3-0, the Celtics and Heat trading blowouts, and discuss whether these playoffs have been a disappointment thus far (23:56).

    To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty discuss the Washington Commanders purchasing $100 Million in land for a new stadium, before ranking their Top 10 Wide Receivers for the 2022 NFL Season (52:27).

    1 hr 39 min
  • East/West Conference Finals, College Football Drama, & Top 10 Running Backs In The NFL

    Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido, & Scotty Miller host this epsiode of the pod as the whole gang reunites.

    The guys open up the show by recapping the two Game 1's of the NBA East/West Conference Finals (4:39).

    Then, Jeff, Vido & Scotty go through the College Football drama between Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban, and their public dispute over NIL, as well as college football's new rule about conference championships (1:14:33).

    Then to close out the show, the boys rank each of their top 10 Running Backs in the NFL right now (1:14:33).

    2 hr 1 min
  • NBA Conference Finals Are Set, Top 10 QB Rankings For 2022, Jeff Has Covid & Favorite NFL Games On The Schedule

    Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of the pod, and Jeff opens the show by sharing that he has tested positive for Covid-19 for the first time.

    The guys then dive into their reaction to the NBA Playoff action from over the weekend: the Suns' brutal loss, Bucks-Celtics Game 7, & the Warriors advancing to the Conference Finals again (4:04).

    Then Jeff and Scotty preview the East and West Conference Finals match ups between the Warriors and Mavericks, and the Celtics and Heat (40:38).

    Jeff and Scotty also give their favorite games from the 2022 NFL Schedule release (1:00:17), before ranking their Top-10 QBs in the NFL to kick off their weekly position rankings heading into the 2022 NFL Season (1:15:46).

    1 hr 52 min
  • The Read Option Flu Game! The Sixers' Got Problems, Giannis Stuns Again, & The NFL Schedule Release Is Stupid

    Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of the pod, after a wild week of NBA action.

    Jeff opens the pod solo, post-Sixers elimination to talk about Joel Embiid, and where the Sixers stand after another second round exit.

    Then the guys get together to talk about how dumb the NFL schedule release has gotten, as well as Jerry Jeudy being yet another NFL star arrested for domestic violence (16:22).

    Jeff and Scotty then talk NBA Playoffs, starting with Milwaukee's incredible comeback win over Boston in Game 5. Followed by a Jeff take on Joel Embiid, and the Sixers' struggles (39:09)

    The guys close out the show by gauging Scotty's concern levels with Golden State after the Memphis Game 5 loss, and the Suns-Mavs series (1:07:10).

    1 hr 27 min
  • NBA Conference Semi's, Wells Fargo Championship, & Vido Goes Out With The Birds?

    Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode, and the guys open up the show by going through the Eastern and Western Conference Semi-Finals in the NBA Playoffs.

    Jeff and Scotty first talk about the Sixers-Heat series getting evened at two a piece, as well as, the Suns-Mavericks series also getting evened at two games each (10:09).

    Then the guys talk through the Warriors-Grizzlies and Celtics-Bucks series which at first seemed like the more competitive series (36:57).

    After that, Jeff and Scotty recap their visit to the Wells Fargo Championship this past weekend, talk Max Homa, and the Kentucky Derby (1:04:03).

    To close out the show, Vido makes a surprise appearance to talk about going out in Philly with three of the Eagles' newest rookies (1:27:50).

    1 hr 42 min
  • Sports Gumbo! NBA Playoffs, Ryan Tannehill's Comments, NHL Playoffs and The Wells Fargo Championship

    Jeff and Scotty host this episode of The Read Option and the boys open up the pod by talking about the second round of the NBA Playoffs (4:38).

    Then the guys talk through Ryan Tannehill's comments about Tennessee drafting a QB, as well as the future of Baker Mayfield (52:26).

    To close out the pod, the guys talk about what makes the NHL playoffs so great, and plan out their trip to the Wells Fargo Championship this weekend (1:13:17).

    1 hr 29 min
  • NFL Draft Recap, Grant Calcaterra Is An Eagle, and 2nd Round NBA Playoff Talk

    The whole gang is together for this special NFL Draft recap episode of The Read Option and the guys open up the show by talking about some NFL news and notes, as well as Vido's special experience getting to be at a NFL Draft party for his family friend Grant Calcaterra as he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles (8:22).

    Then the guys talk about round 2-7 of the NFL Draft, the QB & Nakobe Dean fall, the non-first round teams that picked, and their favorite late round draft picks (39:57).

    To close out the show, Jeff, Vido and Scotty preview the second round of the NBA Playoffs, discuss Giannis being the undisputed best player in basketball and talk about Joel Embiid's injury (1:32:47).

    1 hr 57 min

About The Read Option

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The Read Option is an up and coming sports podcast that takes listeners around the sports world from the perspective of a super-fan. SiriusXM's, Jeff Gimpel, hosts this entertaining and insightful…