SVPod

Back like they never left - The SVPod returns! Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve re-introduce their new and improved podcast. Fresh off covering the Masters, SVP explains the show’s absence and shares plans for what’s next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott’s trip to Camden Yards, Steve’s guys’ trip and his lake power ranking. Then, America’s preeminent golf handicapper Gordo stops by to share his first round leaders, top-20 finishers and winners for the Open Championship. Plus, Scott explains why the Open is his favor major and Gordo has a trivia question. [11:26] Gordo [17:12] First Round Leaders [24:25] Top-20 Finishes [31:05] Winners [35:28] Why the Open is Scott’s favorite [39:13] Trivia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are joined by Olympic gold medalist and fellow washed swim dad Tom Dolan. The guys discuss Tom’s grounded approach with his kids’ competitive swimming, what drove him as a swimmer, how watching his kids swim beats competing in the Olympics, what parents forget about youth athletics, how many dads he’s seen on the pool deck in a full suit and monitoring snack bar consumption. [5:53] Tom’s grounded approach, swimming is unrelenting [20:31] Tom’s biggest message to kids and parents at the pool [32:28] What parents forget about youth athletics [41:11] Having perspective as a parent and a young athlete Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott’s foray into Virginia for a swim meet, why the NBA draft is hard to follow, their fascination with Victor Wembanyama, LSU fans’ fondness for Jell-O shots and Steve’s daughter getting an ear infection at the beach. [2:58] NBA Draft [7:03] Victor Wembanyama [14:49] College World Series [17:13] Steve’s trip to the beach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve start by recapping Father’s Day. Then, they discuss the U.S. Open, the difficulty of winning a major, Wyndham Clark easily dealing with stressful situations and the lack of an atmosphere at Los Angeles Country Club. Later, updates from the pool, a tough moment in the dad-space, the Wizards trading Bradley Beal to the Suns and which fanbase bugs Steve the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve start with the dawn of swim season, Scott’s son’s first meet and picking your battles as a parent. Then, they discuss the Nuggets winning the NBA Finals, if Denver still has detractors and Scott’s postgame interview with Jamal Murray. Later, Gordo shares his U.S. Open gambling insights, Steve has a hot take and which mustachioed celebrity does Scott use for Gordo’s picture in his phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve react to the news of LIV and PGA merging. Then, they discuss the burning questions people have regarding the merger, how people can keep a secret of this magnitude, and what put this decision in the fast lane. Next, they preview game three of the NBA Finals with the pressure on the Nuggets and discuss why SVP is riding with Denver. Later, SVP shares his experience as a first base coach, and Steve discusses children birthday party etiquette. Plus, SVP reads a touching letter from a listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Miami proving it was the better team in Game 7 against Boston, Denver playing beautiful basketball, and whether Erik Spoelstra or Mike Malone would be a better coach for Scott’s son’s basketball team. Then, they get into the Panthers’ run to the Stanley Cup, Scott and his family making another move, if the Golden Tee machine still works, and the last time Steve played his brother in basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Gordon joins SVP and Steve to celebrate his 30th birthday and share why betting golf is free money, how SVP almost lost one billion dollars, and why he wanted to chest bump Steve into the ground. Next, SVP and Steve discuss Brooks Koepka’s win and why Steve loves the Majors more than any other sport. Then, they share details of their walk and talk with Michael Block during his shining moment and the sincerity of Rory Mcllroy. Later, they breakdown why Denver is the real deal, LeBron is playing chess, and Jokic is just absurd. Plus, could Taylor Swift and Scott do a harmonica duet? Finally, Scott and Steve share how to avoid talking to people in the airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are in Rochester, N.Y. for the PGA Championship and are joined by ESPN Stats & Info senior researcher Gordo to discuss why he thinks golf is the easiest sport to bet, his first-round leader bets, which player has been the best his year, and Max Homa asking Gordo if he’s a genius. Then, the guys talk about their takeaways from walking the course, the buzzwords they learned and who they like to win at Oak Hill. Plus, was Scott’s dinner order a choke job? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve start the podcast with a confession from Scott, Steve’s need for a new recycling bin and a “Would You Rather?” as their wives and kids prepare to see Taylor Swift in concert. Then, the guys discuss Lakers-Warriors, which team Los Angeles would prefer to play if they clinch the series, the Knicks being the team they thought they were, NHL playoffs, Steve’s family betting the Kentucky Derby, Scott’s daughter turning 10 and Steve attending a recital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the Met Gala, the Bruins’ historic season coming to an end, Scott texting a notable Knicks fan, Steph Curry deciding things aren’t ending in Sacramento, the emotions wrapped up in Warriors-Lakers, if Anthony Richardson or Gardner Minshew start more games for the Colts, Steve needing an NFL team, the Ravens extending Lamar Jackson, if high top sneakers will ever make a comeback and a bad batch of pancakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss how many NFL teams have “a guy,” why Jordan Love is more interesting than Aaron Rodgers, if they’ll ever figure out the quarterback thing, the NBA and NHL playoffs, if Vancouver misses the Grizzles, Scott’s assessment of Knicks fans, and who the Texans should take at No. 2 in the draft. Plus, a Bill Barnwell cameo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve walk through the last week after Scott’s house caught on fire, trying to provide answers to hard questions to his kids, leaning on great friends, waiting on a path forward and bad behavior from a business. Then, the guys get into the scene in Sacramento, forgetting what playoff Kawhi Leonard looks like, hockey playoffs reminding Scott of spring nights in college, Steve’s review of six-year-old lacrosse and Texans spring practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Andy North are at The Masters discussing what Andy remembers about the first time he played Augusta National, how Rory McIlroy completes the script and finishes the grand slam, Brooks Koepka showing off on the biggest stages, Andy’s value play, the most important thing about playing this course, which player could break through and in their first tournament, Xander Schauffele feeling inevitable, why PGA vs. LIV doesn’t matter this week and Andy picking the Bucks to win the NBA finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott watching the Terps with his lucky baseball, Steve taking Princeton plus the points against Creighton, Coach Cal’s belittling comments about Markquis Nowell, what’s wrong with the Big Ten and how the league can fix it, the athleticism of the SEC, Steve looking at Georgetown season tickets with Ed Cooley’s arrival, how quickly Rick Pitino could make St. John’s matter and the favorite to win the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve detail Red The Dog’s adventure in Garrett Park. Scott shares how his dog escaped from daycare, receiving the news while in Chicago, the army of people that rallied to search for Red, the dog-scamming community that reared its ugly head, how Red was found and what Scott said to him after returning home. Then, the guys talk brackets, including how Steve fills his out, looking for the obvious “who does everyone love” teams, the game they want to see in the Elite 8 and if Scott should trust his eyes over the metrics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott’s 36 hours in Breckenridge, Steve betting up a storm while taking care of his family, conference championship week, their plans for the Big East and Big Ten tournaments, serious gambling advice from Steve, the NFL combine, and Ja Morant jeopardizing it all. Plus, a Would You Rather, What I Hate, Steve has a new nemesis and Scott unburdens himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Damian Lillard dropping 71, why they think someone will score 100 in a game, teams that dropped off Steve’s list of national championship contenders, Scott’s excitement for the Terps, complaining about road whistles, the Anthony Richardson rollercoaster, Scott heading out to Breck and Steve’s weekend in Greenville, N.C.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott and his family touring the White House, the excitement all weekend long at the Genesis Invitational, why there’s no fixing the NBA All-Star Game, how many college basketball teams can win six games in March, Shamrock Shakes, and Steve’s trip to Greenville, N.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices