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Scott Van Pelt, the popular SportsCenter anchor, hosts a weekly show that will include long-form interviews, commentary, and expanded takes on his "One Big Thing" segment on SportsCenter. SVP will take deep dives with guests and topics in an entertaining way that only he can. Stanford Steve, producer of SVP's SportsCenter, turned partner, will be involved, as always.
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SVP and Stanford Steve take a look back at all the NFL Wildcard Weekend action and preview the Divisional round. Do Washington and Houston stand a chance? Which way are the guys leaning in Baltimore @ Buffalo? Are the Eagles on real upset alert against the Rams? Plus, thoughts on the Sam Darnold situation, the coaching carousel, latest CBB happenings and more. | SVPod
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SVP and Stanford Steve recap the CFP Semifinals, sharing their thoughts on Notre Dame and Ohio State’s big wins to punch their ticket to the National Championship. | SVPod
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SVP and Stanford Steve preview the CFP Semifinals and NFL Wildcard Weekend. Can Texas keep up with Ohio State? What are the keys to a Penn State & Notre Dame win in the Orange Bowl? Then in the NFL, do the Steelers stand a chance? Worried about the Eagles? Plus deeper discussion on the Washington-Tampa game and the Monday nighter in LA. Finally, the last accounting of Pooptown and thoughts on SEC basketball, TGL and more. | SVPod
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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to breakdown all of the results from the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals. All teams who had a first-round bye lost, including Georgia who could not overcome Notre Dame’s dominant defense. Penn State rolled, too, though give credit to Boise State for fighting. And how about Arizona State’s fight? Specifically Cam Skattebo, who continued to amaze in an incredible finale to his stellar season. Lastly, can anyone beat Ohio State? The Buckeyes are rolling after another blowout victory and look unstoppable. Plus, NFL Week 18 preview, updates on other bowl games & more. | SVPod
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SVP and Stanford Steve recap MNF from Green Bay and the rest of NFL Week 16. The environment in Lambeau and around the stadium was ELECTRIC, and the guys talk about their experience going house to house in elf costumes with Santa Kelce. Plus, who’s in Pooptown? And which contenders are they more confident in than others? All that and more in the latest SVPod. | SVPod
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SVP and Stanford Steve react to the first round of the College Football Playoff. The pair discuss dominant wins from Notre Dame, Ohio State and Indiana while also breaking down Texas’ win over Clemson in which the Tigers signed up for 60. Additionally, Scott and Steve do a quick look ahead to the CFP Quarterfinal matchups. | SVPod
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SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down all the action from NFL Week 15 and preview the first round of the College Football Playoff. First, SVP has to vent about his season-ending fantasy football loss, but then the guys dive into how many teams they think can win multiple games in the playoffs, the Lions injury situation, how good the Vikings are and more. Plus, which road team has the best chance to win this weekend in the first round of the CFP? The guys take a look at all the games before SVP takes a moment to express his frustrations with the transfer portal. | SVPod
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SVP is joined by Josh Groban to talk about one big thing: O Holy Night.
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SVP and Stanford Steve come in hot fresh off a trip to Dallas to recap NFL Week 14, discussing the Bengals’ MNF win, the drama with AJ Brown, another close Chiefs win and more. But first, SVP, admittedly, may have ruined a pair of sweats on the flight back. And don’t get him started on how many times he’ll wear a hoodie before washing it. Plus, thoughts on the NFC North and wild NFC West, the Steelers’ ceiling, confidence level in Baltimore, and then, Pooptown. Carolina and Cleveland remain out, but some belong in a place even worse than Pooptown.
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SVP and Stanford Steve react to the College Football Playoff reveal and discuss whether or not the committee got it right. Should Boise State ACTUALLY get a bye? Should SMU have gotten in? Is Penn State too high? Plus, thoughts on Texas as the 5th team, how Oregon and Penn State’s varying paths show the flaws in the system, the biggest storylines for the first round matchups and more. | SVPod
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SVP and Stanford Steve break down the latest College Football Playoff rankings release and discuss which teams are capable of winning the Super Bowl. Alabama leaped Miami and is now the last team in in the latest rankings. Did the committee get it right? Plus, what’s at stake on Championship weekend with SMU. Then to the NFL, the Lions, Eagles, Bills and Chiefs can all win the Super Bowl, but can anyone else? Then, Pooptown. There’s some teams that have left! But also some that have re-entered, to Steve’s protest.
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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss a wild rivalry weekend in college football. Texas’ defense dominated Texas A&M en route to a big road win, but first, an injury update on SVP. Let’s just say tomorrow morning is gonna hurt. Steve gives a College Station recap before the guys discuss Michigan’s upset win over Ohio State and share their thoughts on all the flag plantings across CFB. Plus, Georgia Tech’s incredible effort, Miami’s crucial loss, the Big 12 situation, and be sure and stick around for SVP’s emotional roller coaster watching the end of BYU-Houston. | SVPod
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SVP recaps a chaotic day in college football. From the Big 12 to the SEC, it was upsets galore. Did your team pass or fail? Ohio State certainly passed, and while Penn State, Boise State and Texas didn't look the most impressive in their wins, passing is passing on a day like today. SVP starts with the 4OT win for Auburn and shares his beef with college overtime rules. Plus, Florida dashed Ole Miss' CFP hopes, and Oklahoma dominated Alabama in Norman. Who had that? A red-hot Kansas team made Colorado's road incredibly difficult, while Arizona State knocked off BYU, but it didn't come without some drama. Finally, SVP takes a look at who truly benefits from all the chaos.
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SVP and Stanford Steve react to the latest College Football Playoff rankings release and discuss Week 11 of the NFL season. The guys talk about how the Indiana discussion can just wait til next week… it’s all about 60 this weekend, Hoosiers. Alabama headlines all two-loss SEC teams, should they? Plus thoughts on Penn State, Notre Dame, whether teams should want to reach the conference title game and more. Then in the NFL, the Lions are making the Super Bowl, says SVP. In fact, a Bills-Lions Super Bowl is on the Christmas wishlist. The Steelers and Chargers had massive wins, and Bo Nix continued to roll. Then Pooptown… it’s actually not as crowded this week!
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SVP and Stanford Steve recap all of the biggest storylines from Week 12 of the college football season. Starting with Georgia’s win over Tennessee, the Dawgs came to play and the fans delivered in a big way. SVP wonders how great Texas actually is before the guys talk about dominant wins for Ohio State, Penn State and Notre Dame. San Jose State ripped SVP’s heart out, but Stanford made Steve’s sing. Florida and South Carolina picked up some big wins, and Colorado looked impressive once again. Finally, Steve takes a moment to reflect on a special Friday night with David Pollack and SVP recaps his Friday night at XFINITY Center.
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SVP and Stanford Steve share their thoughts on the latest College Football Playoff rankings release before recapping Week 10 of the NFL season. Thoughts on Notre Dame, four Big Ten teams in the Top 5, what happens to Indiana if they lose big to Ohio State, this weekend’s showdown in Athens and more. As for the NFL, the guys discuss the Lions’ SNF win, the Steelers beating the Commanders and talk about whether or not ARI, LAC, GB and HOU are good. Finally, Pooptown. Yeah, it’s booming. | SVPod
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SVP and Stanford Steve recap Week 11 of the CFB season. Alabama’s dominating win over LSU in Baton Rouge. Miami’s undefeated season ends at Georgia Tech. The upsets continue as Ole Miss takes down No. 3 Georgia behind a punishing defense. Tennessee handles Mississippi State, and Indiana earned its first 10-win season in program history after defeating Michigan. Plus, the wonderful tribute ‘College Gameday’ gave Kirk Herbstreit’s beloved dog, Ben.
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SVP and Stanford Steve are here to discuss the first CFP Rankings release and NFL Week 9. Are Indiana and BYU too low? And what are the storylines to watch this weekend? Hint, keep an eye on the game in Baton Rouge. Then the guys break down their trip to KC and how the Chiefs improved to 8-0. Plus, the Bills and Ravens are great, but are Pittsburgh and Houston in the same tier? And then a look at the NFC, with the Falcons, Eagles, Commanders and Lions all earning wins over the weekend, and the NFC West got even muddier. Finally, the dreaded Pooptown. If you thought there were a lot of teams last week… buckle up!
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SVP and Stanford Steve recap everything that happened in Week 10 of the CFB season. The guys talk Ohio State’s 20-13 win over Penn State and what that means going forward, Indiana staying undefeated, Miami outlasting Duke and more. Louisville dominated Clemson and Georgia hung on against Florida, plus, the Big 12 is utter chaos. Also, how about South Carolina? And Stanford Steve recaps his experience in State College.
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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down everything that happened in Week 8 of the NFL season. Starting with a Monday Night Football recap, the guys talk about the environment in Pittsburgh and discuss how legit the Steelers are this season. There’s no denying that the Commanders, Chiefs, Bills, Lions and Eagles are legit, but the same cannot be said for the Cowboys. And does another ugly Ravens loss mean they cannot be considered the best team in the league? Plus, SVP lists the current residents of Pooptown and the population is growing. Finally, the guys talk about how Halloween isn’t the same as it used to be before reacting to Fat Joe performing in Yankee Stadium.
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The McGriddle sandwich, nuff said
listening to svp struggle over his #draftkings roster was good content! Stanford Steve hit my venmo!!
Your epilogue of Al Kaline was well thought out and delivered. Short and humble, just like Mr. Tiger. Well done, sir!
Needs to have Timmy on as a guest and get him laughing like a schoolgirl
keep them coming Ryen!
ahhhhhh where are the shows?
Man, I wish they could do at least couple episodes a month. I feel like the SVP drops are just to boost download numbers for ESPN.
this made my year,you guys are awesome together,almost always have been!
Finally!!! CBD SVP is amazing lol. This is the best medium for the show.
the best are back!!!!!