The Read Option

The Read Option

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The Read Option episodes

  • Tyreek Hill is a Dolphin, March Madness Refresh & Sweet Sixteen Picks

    Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of The Read Option, and the guys open up the show by discussing yet another major NFL trade, with Treek Hill being traded to Miami, as well as Jordan Mailata being revealed as "Thingamabob" on The Masked Singer (4:30). Then the guys refresh everyone's memories of what happened last week during March Madness (32:34), before giving their picks for the Sweet 16 (1:05:13).

    1 hr 29 min
  • The NFL Never Sleeps! Ranking The Offseason QB Moves, DeShaun Watson Trade & Matt Ryan to Indy

    Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the pod and the guys open up the show by talking about how they spent their March Madness weekend. Then the guys give their thoughts on the DeShaun Watson trade, and some of the public reaction to it, before going through the Devonta Adams & Matt Ryan trades (3:36). Then, Jeff and Scotty rank the ten biggest QB moves from this offseason by both "On the field" & "Most interesting" (36:30).

    1 hr 24 min
  • Baker vs. Cleveland, Davante Adams to Las Vegas, NFL News and Notes & NBA Thoughts

    Jeff flies solo on this episode and opens the show by going on a rant defending Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland fans (3:11).

    Then, Jeff goes through the latest moves from NFL free agency and then reacts live to the breaking news that Davante Adams was traded to Las Vegas (18:43).

    To close out the show, Jeff gives the listeners an update on the NBA season and why he has become so low on his Sixers (35:52).

    58 min
  • Tom Brady Is Back, NFL Legal Tampering Period Is Underway, & The Gang Fills Out Their Brackets!

    On this episode, the full gang is together to react to the news of Tom Brady "unretiring" and heading back to the NFL (6:04). Then the guys get into some of the other NFL news and notes as the legal tampering period starts for NFL free agency, as well as more trades, and Kirk Cousins getting yet another bag (37:33). To close out the show, the guys do their yearly tradition of filling out their brackets live right here on the pod (1:05:33).

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    2 hr 15 min
  • Russell Wilson Is A Bronco, Wentz Is A Commander, NFL Cuts, & Baseball Is Back

    The full crew is together for this episode of The Read Option, and the guys open up the show talking about Russell Wilson being traded to the Denver Broncos. Then, they guys talk through Carson Wentz being traded to Washington, Khalil Mack being traded to the Chargers and the biggest cuts in from the NFL (41:23). To close out the show, the guys go over the MLB's return to action, and Jeff shares a wild "Random Life Shit" (1:30:00).

    1 hr 59 min
  • NFL Grab Bag! Ridley's Betting Suspension, The NFL Combine Is Still Dumb, & Aaron Rodgers Staying A Packer

    Jeff flies solo on the pod today, and he opens up the show by talking about Calvin Ridley's suspension for betting on games and why the suspension was actually warranted. He then dives into the NFL Combine from last week and talks about why it is one of the dumbest things in sports, before going through some NFL mock drafts. Finally, Jeff wraps up the show by talking about Aaron Rodgers returning to the Packers and shares some personal news.

    1 hr 18 min
  • Sports Gumbo! Harden-Embiid Is Scary, Kyler Murray's Stock Is Dropping, MLB Lockout, & March Madness Futures!

    Jeff brings back "Sports Gumbo" once again to The Read Option, as he circles around the news of the sports world.

    Jeff opens the show by talking about his first impressions of James Harden and Joel Embiid as teammates, and goes back through the Harden timeline to point out why the criticisms of him aren't exactly fair (2:27).

    He then goes over the Kyler Murray's "direct" message to Cardinals fans, and details why he's increasingly out on Kyler Murray. Jeff also gives his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers most recent public comments (31:32).

    Next, Jeff talks through some of the major issues surrounding the MLB lockout, and why the MLB is continuing to shoot themselves in the foot (50:38).

    To close out the show, Jeff catches the listeners up on college basketball as we dive head first into March Madness. Jeff also gives out his favorite Mach Madness future bets (1:06:13).

    1 hr 33 min
  • NBA Grab Bag! NBA 75 Team, LeBron Being LeBron, Zion's Drama, & The Final Stretch

    Jeff flies solo on this podcast and goes through his grab bag of NBA topics. Jeff opens up the show sharing his wild story from the weekend. Then Jeff goes through the NBA 75th Anniversary Team and gives his thoughts on how to properly compare eras (22:43). Jeff then goes through the LeBron storylines from All Star weekend (41:52), before wrapping up the show by talking about Zion Williamson, the final stretch on the NBA regular season, his reaction to All Star weekend, and where the MVP race stands right now (54:32).

    1 hr 30 min
  • Sports Gumbo Is Back! Super Bowl Follow Up, NFL Offseason Predicitions, NBA State of the Season, & Saudi Golf League vs PGA Tour

    Jeff and Scotty host this episode and open up the show by getting Scotty's reaction to Super Bowl 56, and then the guys go through their bold predictions for the NFL offseason (1:40). Then the guys go around the NBA and give their thoughts on some of the most impressive and under performing teams in the league (54:28). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty talk about the rumors around the Saudi Golf League, and their reported attempt to steal some of the best players on the PGA Tour (1:27:10).

    1 hr 43 min
  • The Rams Are Super Bowl Champs, What Does The Bengals' Future Look Like, & More

    Jeff and Vido host this Super Bowl edition of The Read Option, as the Los Angeles Rams have won Super Bowl 56. The guys open up the show by sharing their Super Bowl Sunday experiences, and then break down the Rams' journey to becoming champs (13:29). Then the guys talk about what the future might hold for the Bengals after this loss (53:05). To close out the show, Jeff and Vido share their thoughts on the halftime show, their favorite commercials, and how their bets went ()1:19:53

    1 hr 55 min

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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…