The Read Option

On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel opens up the show solo before the NFL Draft kicked off. Jeff starts the show off by speaking on the tragic passing of JMU Softball player, Lauren Bernett, and speaks on the importance of mental health (4:38).

Jeff then goes through the latest from the NBA Playoffs and talks about the series that have closed out, the dominant Boston Celtics, and shares his concerns about his Sixers (9:00).

Then the whole Read Option crew gathers to recap a wild first round in the NFL Draft, loaded with trades, six wide receivers being drafted and much much more! (38:22).

The whole gang is together, Jeff, Vido & Scotty, as the boys do their second annual Read Option Mock Draft!

The guys open up the show by talking about the weekend of NBA playoffs and briefly giving their thoughts on where each series is at.

Then the guys start their mock draft starting off with picks 1-10 (15:43), followed by picks 11-20 (53:18), and finish their first round mock draft with picks 21-32 (1:26:38).

On an absolutely jam packed episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by his buddy Vido, and the guys open up the podcast talking about why it's important to remember that sports should always be about fun.

Then the guys break down the last few nights of the NBA Playoffs, including, Joel Embiid's game-winner, and the early playoff injury bug, before talking about the career of Jay Wright after he announced his retirement last night (11:00).

The Jeff sits down with college football legend, Ryan Leaf, as the two discuss his podcast "Bust", his remarkable journey through life, the current state of the Pac-12 and the upcoming NFL Draft (40:48).

Lastly, Jeff and Vido go through the top offensive prospects in the NFL Draft position by position, and talk through why this year's QB class shouldn't be slept on (1:21:48).

The whole crew, Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido and Scotty Miller is together to to kick off an special week on The Read Option. The guys open up the show by sharing some exciting news about the podcast. Then the guys go head first into their reaction to the first couple of days of the NBA Playoffs, which teams stood out to them, and the amazing finish to game one between Brooklyn and Boston (6:58). Then the guys talk some NFL Draft and how unique this year is with 8 teams having multiple first round picks (47:40), before going through their favorite defensive prospects position by position (55:49).

The whole crew, Jeff, Vido and Scotty get together for a jammed pack episode of The Read Option. The guys open up the show by talking about the NBA play-in tournament, and how we feel about it in it's second year (5:50). Then the guys preview the NBA Playoffs, and their favorite storylines heading into the post-season (42:46). To wrap up the show, the guys discuss and rank their favorite QBs that haven't signed their long term extensions yet.... and things get contentious (1:10:42).

Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of The Read Option, and the guys open up the show discussing the tragic passing of Dwayne Haskins. Then the guys dive into the weekend that was at Augusta National for The Masters; Scottie Scheffler winning comfortably, & Tiger Woods return to competitive golf (8:16). Then the guys talk about the ending of the NBA regular season, the Lakers firing Frank Vogel, & preview the Play-in games (38:10). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty talk about MLB's Opening Weekend, and what they're excited for this baseball season (1:14:08).

Jeff Gimpel hosts this episode of The Read Option and Jeff opens up the show by talking about his experience watching Tiger Woods play on Thursday at The Masters, before giving a recap of day one of the first major this golf season. Then Jeff welcomes on his good friend and Host of "The Denton Day Show," Denton Day! To talk UNC-Kansas & WrestleMania, but mainly about the NBA playoffs which are just a week away (17:51).

The whole crew, Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido & Scotty Miller, are together as The Read Option celebrates 100 episodes!! The guys open the show by expressing their gratitude for all the listeners who've joined us over the first 100 shows. They then do a full recap of this weekend's Final Four, and UNC putting Coach K into retirement (7:57). The guys then time travel to their instant reaction from the Kansas Jayhawks winning the National Championship on Monday night after a massive comeback over North Carolina (45:16). Jeff, Scotty, & Vido then talk about the massive NFL trade involving draft picks for the Eagles and Saints, before doing their full, in depth preview of The Masters (59:44). To close out the 100th episode, the crew goes through their backlog of random life shit and play a new game called "Real or Fake" about indie rock bands (1:51:24).

Jeff Gimpel flies solo on this episode of The Read Option, and Jeff opens up the show talking about Bruce Arians stepping down as Head Coach of the Bucs (2:47). Jeff then dives into this weekend's final four, rips country star Eric Church for cancelling a concert to watch UNC-Duke, and explains why this Final Four is no longer about the players (27:09). To close out the show, Jeff rants about the All NBA Team voting process, and why the debates around Embiid vs Jokic have gotten incredibly stupid (51:46).

Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of The Read Option and the guys open up the show by talking about Will Smith's slap heard around the world around the world (6:06) before they dive into their reaction from the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight of March Madness (21:47). Then the guys dive into the biggest winners of the NFL offseason so far (42:36). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty talk about the NBA's final stretch of the regular season and who they think the MVP will be (1:12:43), before ending the show with the potential return of Tiger Woods at Augusta for The Masters (1:41:59).