Father, Son, & The Holy Buckeye

Rob & Sean Szymczak
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Football
  • Updated Weekly

Join a father & son duo for a high-energy, conversational deep-dive into Ohio State football and much more, bringing a unique perspective to the entire landscape of sports. What’s on the Slate: Generational Buckeye Passion: We aren’t just fans; we have shared a lifetime of Ohio State obsession and bring decades of scarlet-and-gray perspective to every episode. Real Talk, Casual Vibes: We take college football seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Our show is built on lively father-son banter and unfiltered debate, just like you’re kicking back on the couch with us on game day. Valuable Knowledge: We skip the "hot take" culture in favor of genuine insight. The Wider World of Sports: We leverage our deep sports IQ to break down the whole sports world, going beyond the mainstream media echo chamber. The Rivalry Spirit: We maintain a healthy disdain for the SEC and an unapologetic, year-round hatred for TTUN. If you believe the last Saturday in November is a national holiday, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re here for the Ohio State updates or looking for a fresh, knowledgeable take on the week’s biggest sports headlines, we’ve got a seat saved for you. Go Bucks!

Episodes

  1. Is Julian Sayin a Top-3 QB? No NFL for Sorsby, Michigan’s Meltdown, Favorite OSU Players of All Time

    Jun 24

    Is Julian Sayin a Top-3 QB? No NFL for Sorsby, Michigan’s Meltdown, Favorite OSU Players of All Time

    To start, the duo responds to Josh Pate's claim that Julian Sayin is NOT top-3 QB in college football. Then we dive into some hot news around the college sports world: The Sorsby Drama: the NFL draws a line in the sand by denying Sorsby’s supplemental draft petitionThe Michigan Carousel: With Dusty May headed to the NBA after just two seasons, Warde Manuel’s leadership is officially under the microscope. Buckeye Nostalgia: Rob & Sean each count down their favorite Ohio State players. Then we wrap up with the Post-Game Spread, where Rob talks up the World Cup and Sean shares a Afro-Appalachian folk singer-songwriter in Mon Rovia.

    50 min
  2. The Sorsby Fiasco and Why College Football is Broken, Breaking Down QB Battles at Alabama, Florida, Rutgers, & Iowa

    Jun 17

    The Sorsby Fiasco and Why College Football is Broken, Breaking Down QB Battles at Alabama, Florida, Rutgers, & Iowa

    Rob & Sean break down the conclusion of the Brendan Sorsby/Texas Tech fiasco. After an impassioned Rob rant, the duo explains where TTU went wrong and why college football is broken. Then Rob & Sean break down QB battles at Alabama, Florida, Rutgers, and Iowa before giving a pulse-check on those programs. Rob gives his top-5 favorite non-Ohio State players before getting into the Post-Game Spread. This week, Rob shares a new Venetian Pasta recipe and a movie he just watched, Vengeance. Then, Sean talks about his first attempt at making Pesto.

    1h 2m
  3. World Cup Preview, Drafting All-2000s Ohio State Offenses, Favorite CFB Players

    Jun 8

    World Cup Preview, Drafting All-2000s Ohio State Offenses, Favorite CFB Players

    Rob & Sean open up the show with some Colorado football history before facing off to draft their all-2000s Ohio State offenses. Then the duo welcome their first guest! Patrick drops his knowledge and breaks down the entire World Cup: What to expect from the USMNTKey players to know from across the tournamentUnderdog nations primed to make a runPredicting the golden boot, the semi-finals, & the championRob & Sean touch on some news across the college football world before finishing with the Post-Game Spread: Patrick shares a new Bourbon from Penelope and his favorite new restaurant in Columbus, Metsi'sRob shares two cocktails and a white wine he is enjoying for the summer, as well as band in The Sacred Souls. Check out their new single!Sean shouts out Fantino and Lechon from the Portland, OR dining scene

    1h 49m
  4. The QB Show

    Jun 3

    The QB Show

    Are "generational" quarterback prospects actually a myth? Why do dynamic, unstoppable college QBs routinely flame out on Sundays, while average pocket passers find Super Bowl glory? In this episode of The Father, Son, & The Holy Buckeye, the duo dives deep into the most important position in all of sports. What's on tap: Difference between great college QBs vs great NFL QBs2026 Big Ten QB RankingsExposing the "Generational" 2027 QB Draft ClassAdvanced QB Theory 101Then, Rob and Sean nominate JT Barrett as the next Ohio State football coach. To wrap up, Rob shares that he is enjoying Emmylou by First Aid Kit and Sean shares that Stella Lefty is getting him intro country.

    1h 55m
  5. CFB Uniform Talk, Favorite OSU Wins

    May 18

    CFB Uniform Talk, Favorite OSU Wins

    The duo reacts to the return of the Heritage Stripe and discusses their favorite & least favorite uniforms from across the country. Then they reminisce about their favorite Ohio State wins from the past 20 years before wrapping up with the Post-Game Spread. Topics with Time Stamps: 0:45 - OSU Uniform Reaction 5:17 - Favorite, Least Favorite CFB Uniforms 17:15 - Favorite OSU Wins 42:28 - Post-Game Spread

    55 min
  6. CFB Coaching Chaos: Penn State's swap, Pat Fitzgerald's redemption, Whittingham to UM, Kiffin to LSU, Arthur Smith a homerun for Ohio State, What's next after Ryan Day

    May 11

    CFB Coaching Chaos: Penn State's swap, Pat Fitzgerald's redemption, Whittingham to UM, Kiffin to LSU, Arthur Smith a homerun for Ohio State, What's next after Ryan Day

    In the inaugural episode of The Father, The Son, & The Holy Buckeye, hosts Sean & Rob Szymczak dive headfirst into a landscape-shifting college coaching carousel. The duo analyzes how James Franklin, Matt Campbell, Pat Fitzgerald, Kyle Whittingham, & Lane Kiffin fit with their new homes. They react to Arthur Smith as Ohio State's new OC and speculate who the best replacement would be if Ryan Day called it quits. Then, the show wraps up with the "Post-Game Spread" where Sean & Rob share something new they are enjoying. Topics with Time Stamps: 1:30 James Franklin to VT12:40 Matt Campbell to PSU20:30 Pat Fitzgerald to MSU29:00 Kyle Whittingham to UM40:00 Lane Kiffin to LSU49:00 Arthur Smith to OSU57:00 Top Replacement Candidates for Ryan Day1:02:30 Post-Game Spread

    1h 8m
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
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3 Ratings

About

Join a father & son duo for a high-energy, conversational deep-dive into Ohio State football and much more, bringing a unique perspective to the entire landscape of sports. What’s on the Slate: Generational Buckeye Passion: We aren’t just fans; we have shared a lifetime of Ohio State obsession and bring decades of scarlet-and-gray perspective to every episode. Real Talk, Casual Vibes: We take college football seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Our show is built on lively father-son banter and unfiltered debate, just like you’re kicking back on the couch with us on game day. Valuable Knowledge: We skip the "hot take" culture in favor of genuine insight. The Wider World of Sports: We leverage our deep sports IQ to break down the whole sports world, going beyond the mainstream media echo chamber. The Rivalry Spirit: We maintain a healthy disdain for the SEC and an unapologetic, year-round hatred for TTUN. If you believe the last Saturday in November is a national holiday, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re here for the Ohio State updates or looking for a fresh, knowledgeable take on the week’s biggest sports headlines, we’ve got a seat saved for you. Go Bucks!

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