Opening Kickoff Podcast
Podcast by Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and Brandon Stephens discussing the latest topics across the sports landscape and pop culture
Episodes
October 29, 2025 • 55 mins
On this Podcast: Dave Steinwedel and Kevin Pearce are back to talk with:
Bleacher Report's own Dan Favale talks all things NBA including the gmabling scandal, Spurs hot start, Knicks kings of the East, Sixers and some thoughts about the East and the Western Conference. (2:06-23:40)
NFL Writer Arif Hasan joins the guys to talk about the Vikings and JJ McCarthy, just how good are the Colts, Steelers repeating themselves, AJ Brown and t...
Bleacher Report's own Dan Favale talks all things NBA including the gmabling scandal, Spurs hot start, Knicks kings of the East, Sixers and some thoughts about the East and the Western Conference. (2:06-23:40)
NFL Writer Arif Hasan joins the guys to talk about the Vikings and JJ McCarthy, just how good are the Colts, Steelers repeating themselves, AJ Brown and t...
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October 15, 2025 • 63 mins
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)
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)
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October 8, 2025 • 68 mins
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
-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
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September 23, 2025 • 59 mins
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)
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)
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September 9, 2025 • 57 mins
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 ha...
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 ha...
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September 2, 2025 • 48 mins
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)
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)
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August 27, 2025 • 63 mins
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.
The guys then dive into the NFL and make their predictions for all the divisions and the Super Bowl with Week 1 looming.
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August 22, 2025 • 58 mins
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)
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)
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July 29, 2025 • 58 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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July 23, 2025 • 56 mins
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 t...
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 t...
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July 15, 2025 • 51 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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July 7, 2025 • 54 mins
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 thi...
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 thi...
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June 23, 2025 • 60 mins
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 a...
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 a...
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June 17, 2025 • 58 mins
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)
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)
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June 9, 2025 • 49 mins
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)
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)
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June 2, 2025 • 51 mins
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)
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)
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May 27, 2025 • 60 mins
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)
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)
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May 13, 2025 • 61 mins
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)
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)
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May 6, 2025 • 65 mins
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. ...
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. ...
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April 22, 2025 • 108 mins
On this podcast: It is the annual 2-Round Opening Kickoff Mock Draft Speical Featuring:
General Mangers representing the 32 franchises:
Dave Steinwedel
David Miles
Todd Michaelson
Brandon Stephens
Bryce Partlow
Winters Mill High School Head Football Coach Matt Miller
Sporting News College Football Writer Bill Bender.
Pro Football Network Draft Analyst Ian Cummings breaks down each pick.
General Mangers representing the 32 franchises:
Dave Steinwedel
David Miles
Todd Michaelson
Brandon Stephens
Bryce Partlow
Winters Mill High School Head Football Coach Matt Miller
Sporting News College Football Writer Bill Bender.
Pro Football Network Draft Analyst Ian Cummings breaks down each pick.
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