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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.

8H AGO

The Great Charger Heist of 1992

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are here to react to the 2026 NCAA Tournament March Madness bracket. Steve gives his UNFILTERED thoughts on all the issues with the bracket. Duke's draw is TOUGH, and Steve is giving his Blue Devils NO CHANCE of reaching Indy. A potential Florida-Vandy rematch isn't ideal, and a road game in the Elite 8?? Plus, will chalk indeed fly? Is it Arizona's year? Which upsets does SVP like the most? Plus, a solution to the flopping problem, reaction to Bam Adebayo's 83-point game and an in-depth breakdown of Cam Young's Players Championship victory. Finally, thoughts on the nasty front taking over the east coast, Steve needs tickets to the Women's Final Four, an all-time SVP golf tactic and Steve's admission to grand theft auto. | SVPod Appoximate Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (0:34) Bracket reaction (5:12) Should Miami (OH) have to play in Dayton? (7:37) Conference championship reactions (9:17) Steve’s issues with the bracket (10:42) Should Purdue be a 2-seed? (13:32) More bracket reaction (23:42) Bracketologists nailed it (25:57) The 6-line is LOADED (26:30) Watch out for USF (31:30) UCLA with a BIG road trip ahead (34:20) Which teams can play spoiler? (39:23) Ark-Wisc could be a banger (42:15) ALL the pressure is on Arizona (45:00) Reaction to Bam’s 83 piece (46:45) This year’s freshman class has been GREAT49:10 Final bracket thoughts (55:10) Women’s bracket is a JOKE (57:55) Anybody got tix to Women’s Final Four? (59:08) This weather is CRAZY (1:02:41) More conf champ reactions (1:10:10) First rd. spread thoughts (1:13:00) Does flopping get rewarded too much? (1:16:25) ‘All Carry’ by Geno is out soon! (1:18:40) Players Championship reaction (1:32:30) Dopplegangers? (1:35:35) The art of the Texas handshake (1:39:55) SVP’s all-time golf tactic (1:42:50) Steve’s oldest got a cell… (1:45:20) Teenage stories (1:49:00) Who wins it all? (1:49:35) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 53m
MAR 9

Loot’n Up Yer Arm, Van!

SVP and Stanford Steve are here to recap a BIG weekend in college hoops as the regular season officially came to a close. Purdue and Wisconsin proved Steve right over the weekend, and Duke took care of business. But the same cannot be said for the bubble teams, further proving tournament expansion is unnecessary. SVP is IN on Florida, and his family is ALL IN. The guys discuss the Gators' chances of reaching the Final 4, the thrilling WCC Tournament, Navy's heartbreak in the Patriot League tourney, what to expect in the Big 12 tournament and more, including an in-depth conversation on the good and bad of conference tournaments. Additionally, the guys discuss sporadic NFL free agency news breaking during the pod, the World Baseball Classic, Akshay Bhatia's win, a year in review for Maryland basketball, the staggering amount of questions that come from the Van Pelt kids, Auburn's weak case to make the tournament and why MIAMI O BELONGS. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:47) Will Tua become a cautionary tale for NFL GMs? (5:27) World Baseball Classic has been awesome (9:50) ‘Make Your Fouls’ is coming (10:37) CBB takeaways (11:17) Florida to the Final Four? (13:32) Thoughts on UConn (16:02) Wisconsin and Purdue are who we thought they were (21:10) O/U on daily questions asked by Van Pelt kids? (27:37) Put Miami O in the tourney (35:17) The good and bad of conference tournaments (48:39) Big 12 tournament is LOADED (51:47) Bubble teams had a BAD weekend (54:17) The case for Stanford (1:01:17) Auburn’s case to make the dance (1:05:00) What’s at stake this week (1:09:07) SVP’s shoutouts (1:15:22) Who is the Player of the Year? (1:18:07) CBB Final Thoughts (1:21:37) Maryland Hoops Year in Review (1:30:00) NFL Free Agency News (1:34:32) NBA Storylines (1:38:42) Jayson Tatum’s recovery speaks volumes (1:43:29) More FA news (1:44:37) SVP’s still IN on March Madness (1:46:02) Afternoon musings (1:49:55) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 56m
MAR 2

Baker's Dozen

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss a litany of topics in the world of college basketball. Starting with Steve’s list, the Big Man gives the updated version, with a couple new teams and one notable exit. More than just the National Championship contenders, the guys discuss Kentucky’s likelihood to make the Sweet 16, who is the second best team in the SEC, if BYU can be dangerous in the tournament, Purdue’s home struggles, what seed Gonzaga deserves and more. Plus, thoughts on the NFL Combine and recent NBA happenings. Who’s the best pick to win The Finals? Finally, lost shoes, ejected socks, surprise flurries, Steve’s bad beat and would SVP send his kids to Duke? | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:20) The new list is HERE (7:20) The subtractions (8:40) Why Duke and MSU were added (15:25) Teams that lack Quad 1 wins (18:10) Who are the best teams in the nation? (25:50) On the beef between Cal and Golden (34:50) Purdue concerns (42:50) St. Mary’s-Gonzaga reaction (47:30) WVU-BYU reaction (48:35) What should be Gonzaga’s seed? (52:30) Back to the list (53:30) Yay or Nay on UK to the Sweet 16? (57:30) Final CBB thoughts (1:05:15) NFL Combine recap (1:17:00) The REAL contenders in the NBA (1:27:00) Would SVP send his kids to Duke? (1:31:00) The reception of men’s and women’s USA Hockey teams was incredible (1:32:35) It’s snowing outside?!? (1:34:17) Afternoon musings (1:48:20) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 52m
FEB 23

Unforgettable

SVP and Stanford Steve discuss all angles of USA's hockey gold medal win over Canada in Milan. The guys get into the moment Jack Hughes made the game-winning goal and how it's one of the better moments in American sports history. Plus, shoutout to Connor Hellebuyck for his crucial performance and captain Auston Matthews. Additionally, Steve gives the broadcast its credit and SVP goes into depth on the magnificent performance from Mike Tirico. The guys also touch on the big upsets in college basketball and if Duke is going to crack Steve's list, and SVP ends addressing the mistake that was made during ESPN's Rondale Moore tribute. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:55) USA-Canada gold medal game reaction (20:00) The Jack Hughes moment was special (24:10) This was one of the all-time great sports moments (34:10) The broadcast was awesome (39:00) Mike Tirico is one of a kind (50:15) Duke-Michigan reaction (1:03:30) Will Duke crack Steve’s list? (1:05:40) Arizona-Houston reaction (1:07:45 BYU-Iowa State reaction (1:13:00) Jacob Bridgeman Genesis win reaction (1:19:45) Steve’s daughter qualified for JOs! (1:24:20) More weekend recap (1:28:28) About the Rondale Moore mistake… (1:32:56) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 36m
FEB 17

21 Years Running

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... but if you know Steve, it might not be too shocking. Finally, thoughts on Jerome Tang's firing from Kansas State, an Olympics update, shoutouts to Harry Engle and Anthony Kim, paper towel use, the one fatal flaw for all of Steve's teams and a BIG revelation that left SVP STUNNED. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (4:01) The KD burner situation (10:06) Shoutout to the merch buyers (11:21) All-Star wknd recap (17:46) Who is the FACE of the NBA? (23:00) NBA Draft or no draft? (29:00) What we watched over the wknd (30:06) CBB wknd recap (33:31) Coming up in CBB (39:30) Steve’s CBB teams that can WIN IT ALL (58:50) Which Duke natty hurt SVP more? (1:02:00) Fatal flaw for teams on Steve’s list (1:05:30) Thoughts on K-State firing Jerome Tang (1:17:06) Olympics update (1:19:00) Vrabel greeting the players was awesome (1:20:16) Will teams ever sit on their own bench in timeouts? (1:21:16) What a college debut for Harrison Engle (1:25:51) Ever listened to a pod all the way through? (1:26:46) We need Dilfer vs. Hasselbeck (1:27:26) The paper towel usage is getting out of hand (1:29:00) Steve revelations! (1:32:16) Shoutout Anthony Kim (1:40:06) Pebble Beach recap (1:45:30) Remembering covering Dale’s passing (1:50:12) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 55m
FEB 9

Gauge Broken

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 postseason. On the Patriots side of things, it's easy to say they'll be back, but we've said that before... Then, a word on the Halftime Show discussion, Steve's buffalo wing streak has sadly ended, a Disney trip recap and why SVP may not be taking two red eyes in a five-day span any time soon. Plus, tales from Manhattan Beach, thoughts on the current happenings in the NBA, Lindsey Vonn's decision to give it a go, SVP's favorite Super Bowl commercial and more. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:00) SB LX Recap (23:08) About the halftime show (24:50) Steve’s buffalo wing streak is over (26:55) No more squares pools (27:37) More on the halftime show (29:04) Pro Bowl recap (29:45) Boomer is the best (31:34) A week in review… (38:00) NEW MERCH (39:34) SVP watched the Miracle doc! (43:55) Olympics are ramping up (45:00) Thoughts on Lindsey Vonn (50:36) SVP’s favorite SB commercial (53:14) NBA thoughts (58:32) Steve’s Disney recap (1:07:30) Coming up (1:09:42) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 16m
FEB 2

Inning Guzzler

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, including the rivalry game in Spokane, Florida’s statement, Kansas and Illinois’ momentum and more. Plus, a shoutout to Jalen Duren and the Pistons, Novak Djokovic for continuing to defy logic and Carlos Alcaraz for accomplishing the career slam. Finally, the guys air out their grievances for the way the DC area has handled the snow, Punxsutawney Phil and more. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:35) DMV is struggling to combat the snow (4:36) It’s Super Bowl week! (9:31) SB LX Preview (18:40) Radio row isn’t missed (20:35) Pro Bowl is here (Thank you Joe Burrow) (24:24) Illinois MBB is the REAL DEAL (27:10) CBB wknd thoughts (31:00) Gonzaga-St. Mary’s reaction (38:30) Shoutout to UCF (39:05) Kansas is scary with DP (42:50) Upcoming CBB schedule (44:44) Hoops update for Steve’s kids (46:00) Shoutout Jalen Duren (49:15) NBA storylines (52:38) Hats off to Novak (57:08) Alcaraz is unbelievable (58:38) SVP needs to pack and has homework (1:05:48) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 12m
JAN 26

Stage Three

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 to break down all the big performances from a loaded college basketball Saturday, featuring many standout days from freshmen. And then a word on the Charles Bediako situation at Alabama and how the college basketball world continues to allow these things to happen. Finally, a swim meet recap that featured the news of Steve’s daughter punching her ticket to the J.O.s, an important driving question, a VERY IMPORTANT merch update and can someone plow Steve’s road please? | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (0:55) Where are the snow plows?! (3:38) Snow removal is a young man’s game (7:40) NFC champ game recap (24:36) AFC champ game recap (40:14) American Express recap (42:55) Coaching carousel thoughts (48:34) CBB wknd recap (55:14) The Charles Bediako situation (1:01:08) More CBB thoughts (1:05:14) Swim meet recap (1:11:30) Important driving question (1:14:20) MERCH UPDATE (1:17:44) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Scott Van Pelt

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Put it on a shirt

6d ago

MisterHellJ

Great pod, Steve loves Iowa. Scotty too hotty loves 🌽 the world is a vampire. P.S. Put, “Put it on a shirt” on a shirt. Peace, love, pogo sticks.
Fan who is a woman 🖐️

Feb 21

Cigarsnroses

“No one’s listening to this.” “Woman don’t listen to this, right?” Hey guys! I’m a woman and I listen- the whole way through every time! Love the show (really I’m only listening for the moment with the dog starts crackling the water bottle- makes my day 😂) Love the perspective and laughs from some real OGs and great friends, sounds like!
SVPs Mic

Mar 4

Enode75

What in the world are they doing with SVPs microphone? The bass and reverb is over the top. It does not sound like him at all. Sounds like he smoked two packs of cigs and a bottle of whiskey. Honestly, it is difficult to listen to.
Excellence

Feb 16

AIRZAC81

I’ve been a fan of SVP and Stanford Steve since the golden days of ESPN radio with Russillo. This pod does a great job of just having fun, enjoying sports and commenting on the current sporting landscape, all while providing some laughs along the way. Thanks for the content and helping us through our days fellas. I look forward to each episode!

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.