Opening Kickoff Podcast

Podcast by Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and Brandon Stephens discussing the latest topics across the sports landscape and pop culture

Opening Kickoff 10-16-25 Penn State needs a Reality Check

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Kevin Pearce, and David Miles are back to discuss:The firing of James Franklin and what is next for Penn State. Can Indiana keep their HC and more in CFB. (1:13-28:45)The guys discuss the Eagles issues, the Bills struggles, Ravens hope and look ahead to the big games in week 7 in the NFL. (28;46-END)

10-16
01:03:54

Opening Kickoff 10-8-25 NFL Truths

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Kevin Pearce are back to talk all things NFL including:-Eagles lose but do questions remain?-Patriots upset the Bills. Are they ready for the playoffs?-Tampa Bay needs some love-joe Flacco's AFC North tour-Joanthan Gannon fined-Ravens collapse and more

10-08
01:08:39

Opening Kickoff 9-24-25 Back in Black

On this sho: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles, and Kevin Pearce are back to discuss:Who should win the AL MVP (1:13-4:00)Bunch of College football news including Mike Gundy, Clemson, Oregon/Penn State, Ole Miss, and much more. (4:31-26:30)A break down of the Lions-Ravens, Bengals woes, Buccaneers, Eagles, and so much more. (26:31-END)

09-24
59:42

Opening Kickoff 9-10-25 Jay Busbee on CFB and NFL Week 1 Takeaways

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles, and Kevin Pearce are back as the guys talk all things football including:Yahoo Sports Writer Jay Busbee joins the guys to discuss the state of Alabama football, how bad this could get for Florida, Florida State might be legit, Arch Manning questions, who is top dog in the Big 12 and so much more. (1:41-23:34)The guys discuss the Ravens-Bills classic, Lions issues, what happened with Jalen Carter, who had a bad week 1, MNF and more. (23:35-END)

09-10
57:01

Opening Kickoff 9-3-25 Week 1's are everywhere

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel is back and join Payton Girod and David Miles to talk all things Week 1's including:The big takeaways from week 1 of the CFB season including who had the worst weekend, UNC, Arch Manning, Clemson, ACC Back? Big 12 chaos, and more. (3:11-28:10)Micah parson trade, what it means for the Cowboys, Where do the Packers stand now, Eagles, Ravens-Bills, and which game we love in week 1. (28:11-END)

09-03
48:49

Opening Kickoff 8-28-25 NFL Preview plus week 1 CFB

On this podcast: Dave is away so Payton Girod, and David Miles welcome in Kevin Pearce to host as the guys discuss the mega slate of week 1 in college football with their thoughts on all the big matchups on the weekend slate. The guys then dive into the NFL and make their predictions for all the divisions and the Super Bowl with Week 1 looming.

08-28
01:03:49

Opening Kickoff 8-22-25 Erick Hellwig joins and CFB Preview

On this show: After their summer hitaus Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and David Miles return to podcast civilization to talk:with comedian Erick Hellwig about life, Payton's 29 future bets, NFL uniforms and more. (4:01-40:00)The guys dive into college football and give their picks for the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC. (40:30-END)

08-22
58:27

Opening Kickoff 7-30-25 Dave McCarthy guest hosts plus MLB Trade Deadline with Kerry Miller

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel and David Miles are back for a loaded podcast including:Sirus XM NHL Network Radio Host Dave McCarthy joins the guys to talk about the Maple Leaf fans that went after him. The Maple Leafs offseason decisions, how Florida is still number 1 and can't be touched, the Metro sucks, Edmonton's goaltending plans and more. (4:01-25:05)MLB Writer for Bleacher Report Kerry Miller joins all the Dave's to talk about the Blue Jays being the best, what to make of this trade deadline, Should MLB do a salary cap? Bryce Harper and Rob Manfred, Yankees, and why this might be a slow deadline. (25:06-END)

07-30
58:44

Opening Kickoff 7-24-25 On the Gridiron with Antwan Staley and Shehan Jeyarajah

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back and head to the gridiron to talk all things NFL and College Football. (1:10-2:05)New York Daily News Jets Writer Antwan Staley hops on to discuss the Bengals and contracts, what happened with the NFLPA, new outlook for the Jets, Aaron Rodgers, the AFC as a whole, Chiefs falling back to earth and more (2:06-33:27)CBS Sports College Football Writer Shehan Jeyarajah stops by to discuss the Texas Tech situation, is Indiana a trend setter, the SEC battle that awaits, the Big 12, UNC, and more. (33:28-END)

07-24
56:25

Opening Kickoff 7-15-25 Dan Favale on Free Agency, Jared Diamond from the All Star Game

On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back to talk:How Payton is adjusting to Texas (1:12-2:25)Bleacher Report National NBA Writer and Hardwood Knocks Podcast Host Dan Favale joins the show to discuss the Bucks, Knicks hiring Mike Brown, LeBron leaving, why free agency has been dull and more. (2:26-35:30)Wall Street Journal National MLB Writer Jared Diamond joins the guys to talk what MLB All Star Week is like, Ohtani back to being a two way player, second half storylines, Cal Raliegh, MLB Trade Deadline and more. (35:31-END)

07-15
51:09

Opening Kickoff 7-8-25 The Dog Days Arrive

On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and David Miles are back to discuss how their fourth of July weekends went. Payton details his trek from PA to Texas and how he got pulled over twice in one hour. (1:12-16:00)The guys discuss the Bucks situation, KD being traded to the Rockets, how NBA free agency has suffered, and when did the NBA lose themselves. (16:01-42:00)Finally the guys update Dave's bet with the Rockies, why this is decision time for so many teams in baseball, and more news from around the diamond. (42:01-END)

07-08
54:28

Opening Kickoff 6-24-25 Jay Busbee on the Iron Bowl, Kerry Miller on a wild week in MLB

On this show: Dave Steinwedel and guest host Kevin Pearce are back for a jam packed pod featuring:Yahoo Sports Columinst and author of the new book " Iron in the Blood" Jay Busbee joins the guys to discuss the book, the history of Auburn and Alabama, Nascar vs F1, The current landscape of college football, and more. (1:51-39:07)Bleacher Report baseball writer Kerry Miller stops by to try and make sense of the Devers trade, how it all happened, the Nationals struggles, the Rockies, Orioles sucking, and more from around the diamond. (39:08-END)

06-24
01:00:03

Opening Kickoff 6-18-25 MLB Trade, Stanley Cup reactons, ESPN

On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod discuss:why are all inclusive resorts so expensive (1:10-7:45)The shocking trade of Rafael Devers to the Giants and how could we get to this point. (7:46-22:30)The guys discuss whether Edmonton shot themselves in the foot, McDavid and his future. (22:31-35:00)Plus NBA Finals and ESPN is not what it was. (35:01-END)

06-18
58:57

Opening Kickoff 6-10-25 We Hate Streaming Plus Sports!

On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back to discuss Aaron Rodgers offically a Steeler, Nick Chubb going to the Texans, and Jaire Alexander no longer a Packer. (3:00-18:05)Why the Stanely Cup Playoffs have been hard to read and OKC should win the Finals. (18:06-25:00)College Football and a salary cap plus there are too much streaming in sports. (25:01-END)

06-10
49:53

Opening Kickoff 6-3-25 Sports Media is Broken

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Brandon Stephens are back to talk:The Knicks putting up banners early. (1:10-4:15)Baseball having a wild ejection, umpires having too much power, can the Rockies win 20 games? (4:16-22:30)THe guys discuss what happens with Inside the NBA, when did basketball coverage suffer, the NBA Finals and Ratings. (22:31-43:10)Stanely Cup Playoffs and a salute to John Brekus. (43:11-END)

06-03
51:43

Opening Kickoff 5-28-25 Playoffs, Breaking Points in Football

On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and David Miles are back to talk:Payton driving from PA to Texas. (1:01-8:00)The Steelers and Aaron Rodgers saga (8:01-28:30)The rumblings coming out of College Football (28:31-40:00)The NBA and NHL Playoffs (40:01-END)

05-28
01:00:07

Opening Kickoff 5-13-25 Jessica Kleinschmidt on MLB plus NBA

On this show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, Brandon Stephens, and David Miles are back to talk:How their moods are. (1:10-6:20)A's Pre and Post Game Host Jessica Kleinschmidt joins the show to talk Rafel Devers, the struggles of the Orioles, the influence of front offices in daily baseball operations, the start of the season and more. (6;21-31:30)The guys talk NBA Playoffs plus are joined by a guest. (32:00-END)

05-14
01:01:33

Opening Kickoff 5-7-25 NBA Playoffs plus Draft Talk

On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and David Miles are back to talk the latest in sports and apologize for missing last week. (1:02-2:30)Bleacher Report NBA Writer and Hardwood Knock Podcast Host Dan Favale joins the show to discuss all things NBA Playoffs including a look at each series, how the Pacers match up to the Cavs, what can the Knicks do, their outlook, the Warriors, Timberwolves, and Nuggets/Thunder matchup. (2:31-28:31)Pro Football Network's own Ian Cummings stops by to discuss the NFL Draft one week removed, Shedur Sanders and his drop, which picks didnt make a lot of sense, which drafts Ian loved, his apporach to scouting, and more. (28:32-end)

05-07
01:05:21

2025 Opening Kickoff Mock Draft Special

On this podcast: It is the annual 2-Round Opening Kickoff Mock Draft Speical Featuring:General Mangers representing the 32 franchises:Dave SteinwedelDavid MilesTodd MichaelsonBrandon StephensBryce PartlowWinters Mill High School Head Football Coach Matt MillerSporting News College Football Writer Bill Bender.Pro Football Network Draft Analyst Ian Cummings breaks down each pick.

04-22
01:48:33

Opening Kickoff 4-9-25 Basketballs and Sticks

On this Show: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, David Miles and guest Bryce Partlow are back to talk:The Denver Nuggets and the bizzare choice to fire their coach and GM with a week left, plus Florida beating Houston for the National Championship and did it save a lackluster tourney? (4:31-22:56)Plus the guys discuss Ovi breaking Gretzky's record, why the debates that followed are silly, Rory and Collin's comments about the media in Golf, whos winning the Masters, and what our meals would be if we won the green jacket. (22:57-END)

04-09
57:02

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