SVPod

SVPod

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.

Episodes

February 17, 2026 114 mins
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to do a deep dive into college hoops as Steve's List makes its debut, NBA All-Star weekend and more top NBA storylines. Who is the face of the NBA? Thoughts on the current All-Star game format? And a word on Kevin Durant's burner situation... Then, Steve gives his list of CBB teams that can win the National Championship. Some surprises make the cut, and some teams are surprisingly left off...
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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the Super Bowl from all angles, discuss Steve's recent Disney trip, the Olympics and more. It wasn't the most entertaining game to say the least, but the Seahawks' defense deserves a ton of credit for capping off a great season with a historic performance. The guys also give Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III his flowers and also acknowledge Sam Darnold's clean play throughout the postse...
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February 2, 2026 71 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve are here to preview Super Bowl 60, share their takeaways from a great weekend of college hoops, talk the top NBA storylines and more. Is Drake Maye’s shoulder really hurt? What’s at stake for the Seahawks and Patriots beyond what happens on the field Sunday? Stanford Steve likes New England straight up, and SVP may agree with him. Then, a full recap of the best of college basketball over the weekend, includin...
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January 26, 2026 83 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the AFC and NFC Championship games along with an action-packed slate of college basketball. The Patriots are headed back to the Super Bowl after an ugly 10-7 win over the Broncos in the snow. The NFC championship game delivered, though, as the Seahawks bested the Rams in a classic. Will that be Matthew Stafford’s last game? And who’s the early lean in Super Bowl LX? The guys then move t...
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January 21, 2026 93 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the National Championship and the NFL Divisional Round while looking ahead to the conference championships. The guys were both in South Florida for the big game and discuss all the big storylines from Indiana’s 27-21 win, and also give Curt Cignetti and IU their flowers for an incredible, 16-0 season, answering how they got here and what led to such a dominant year. Plus, full recap of ...
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January 13, 2026 89 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down all angles of NFL WildCard Weekend. Starting with the blowout in Pittsburgh, the guys detail their live experience watching the Texans’ defense dominate the Steelers in what could have been Aaron Rodgers’ final game, and definitely Mike Tomlin’s roaming the sidelines. Then, a full recap of the Bears’ thrilling comeback win over the Packers, along with expanded thoughts on Ben Johnson’s ...
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January 6, 2026 106 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve are here to discuss the NFL Wildcard round and look ahead to the CFP Semifinals. NO ONE is talking about Oregon, can the Ducks shock the world? And can Ole Miss keep it going under Pete Golding? Plus an extended discussion on what Curt Cignetti has done in an incredibly challenging CFB landscape. On to the NFL, thoughts from the SNF THRILLER that saw the Steelers steal one from Baltimore and punch their ticke...
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December 30, 2025 81 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve are here to discuss Week 17 of the NFL season, look ahead to some intriguing Week 18 & Playoff storylines and dive deep into the CFP Quarterfinals. SVP goes through ever playoff team’s “Yeah, But” as it seems no one is the clear cut favorite. The guys go into detail on the Falcons’ win over the Rams, including Stafford’s rare dud and Bijan’s excellence. Plus, why the NFL shouldn’t expand to 18 regular season ...
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December 23, 2025 94 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down all the action from Week 16 of the NFL season. Starting with a convincing win by the 49ers over the Colts on MNF, can the Niners really make a Super Bowl run? SVP’s favorite is still the Rams in the NFC, but there are many teams that can make things interesting. In the AFC, it’s anyone’s best guess. Could the Jaguars be that team? What about the Patriots? And who should win Coach of the...
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December 16, 2025 84 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Week 15 of the NFL season. The guys start off with a Pittsburgh & MNF recap, and surprise, SVP was prepared for the cold this time! The Chiefs are eliminated, but don't declare the dynasty 'over' just yet. The 49ers continue to win and fly under the radar, and the NFC West has yet another big game Thursday as the Rams visit Seattle. Plus, who will win the NFC South? Who will win the AFC...
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December 10, 2025 59 mins
SVP goes solo this week to recap Week 14 of the NFL season, break down the CFP release fallout and more. Starting with MNF, is there hope the Eagles can turn it around? And what about the Chiefs? Who are currently the 10-SEED in the AFC Playoff Picture. SVP also discusses the Colts' unfortunate spiral and signing of Philip Rivers, the Packers' win over the Bears, Miami's resurgence and the teams that can truly make the Super Bowl. ...
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December 7, 2025 40 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve give their reaction to the 12-team College Football Playoff that was announced Sunday. Notre Dame was LEFT OUT, was it the right call? Plus, should Alabama have been the one considered being left out? And what about Ole Miss being ahead of Texas A&M? Finally, a word on Indiana's B1G championship win, Georgia's dominance in Atlanta, the ACC madness and Texas Tech's statement in Arlington. | SVPod Approximat...
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December 3, 2025 70 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the latest release of the College Football Playoff rankings. What did the committee get right or wrong? Thoughts on the Notre Dame vs. Miami dilemma, Vanderbilt and Texas’ arguments, how far we’re going to go in terms of expansion and more. Plus, what’s at stake this weekend with conference championship games, a word on the latest coach extensions and what the hell is Penn State going t...
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November 30, 2025 103 mins
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap all of the action from Week 14 of the college football season. The guys start with the big one in Berkeley as Cal ruined SMU’s CFP chances. Now, DUKE gets in the ACCCG?! The SEC got shaken up a bit as well, as Texas upset Texas A&M, and Alabama won a thriller on the Plains to set up another Alabama-Georgia SECCG. The Big 12 is straight forward, and all fringe CFP hopefuls will be pulling for ...
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November 23, 2025 89 mins
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap all of the action from Week 13 of the college football season. Starting with what happened on the Farm, the Big Man was THRILLED to see Frank Reich, Andrew Luck and the boys get a win. But the best game of the day was where GameDay was, as Oregon got past USC. Georgia Tech also got upset in the night slate, further complicating things for the ACC. Plus, thoughts on Notre Dame’s domination ove...
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November 18, 2025 84 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Week 11 of the NFL season, discussing the Broncos' massive win over the Chiefs, the Rams win over Seattle and Monday Night Football. The Cowboys dominated the Raiders, did Gordo dominate the tables in Sin City? Let's just say he had a night. And the guys had quite the Pai Gow experience to recap. Plus, thoughts on the under-appreciated 49ers, the 7-3 Bears, the Eagles, Lions and more. F...
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November 16, 2025 58 mins
Scott Van Pelt is riding solo (mechanical) on a special edition of SVPod to bring you a FULL CFB Week 12 recap. SVP starts with Texas A&M’s HISTORIC comeback win over South Carolina in College Station, reacting to how the Aggies were able to pull off the incredible feat. Then, SVP shares what he thought the overall theme was on the day and why it was important for certain teams to prevail. Later, SVP reacts to Oklahoma’s massive wi...
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November 12, 2025 82 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Week 10 of the NFL season and react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings release. The guys start by discussing Miami’s compelling ranking and how they are in the “playoff picture” because they are the top-ranked ACC team. The guys also discuss Texas’ ranking and the possibility of SIX SEC teams having a chance to make it. Additionally, the guys touch on Steve and the College ...
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November 9, 2025 86 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to recap all of CFB Week 11 LIVE. The guys discuss Indiana’s THRILLING win over Penn State as the Hoosiers avoided an upset, Oregon’s last-second win at Iowa, Texas Tech’s domination of BYU and more. Plus, a full recap of College GameDay from the Big Man including how great the weekend was in Lubbock. The guys also break down Vanderbilt’s overtime win against Auburn to keep its CFP hopes alive, Georg...
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November 4, 2025 83 mins
SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Week 9 of the NFL season, discussing the top NFC contenders, who's in Pooptown and more. SVP is HUGE on the Seahawks and Rams. Are they the two best teams in the NFC? Who are the top 4? Plus a full MNF reaction and Dallas recap, where the Cardinals cruised against the Cowboys. The guys also discuss the Sauce Gardner trade, what to make of the Colts, Steelers, Chargers and Broncos, how b...
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