Father, Son, & The Holy Buckeye

Rob & Sean Szymczak

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. Jul 3

    World Cup Drama, Buckeye Breakouts for 2026, SP+ Ranking Reactions, Ohio State News

    The World Cup is delivering expanded chaos, and college football is right around the corner! In this episode, we first tackle the madness of the World Cup. We look at the dominant runs from Argentina, France, and Mexico squad before shifting our focus to the USMNT. After surviving a man-down battle against Bosnia, the U.S. is marching toward a monumental Monday clash with Belgium. Plus, we call out the absolute World Cup's surprises - from Germany's sudden-death PK heartbreak against Portugal to underdog runs by Colombia, Morocco, & Cape Verde - and disappointments - highlighted by Uruguay and Korea. Then, we transition to the college football gridiron for our Summer Workout Warriors segment. We stake our claim in a couple under-the-radar Buckeyes who we think will break out in 2026. We discuss the wide-open WR room behind Jeremiah Smith, why Riley Pettijohn is destined to be the next legendary Buckeye LB, why safety Jaylen McClain will be an All-American in 2026, and who the x-factor on the offensive line is. Finally, we react to Bill Connelly’s 2026 Preseason SP+ Rankings. With Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana leading the charge as the true premier programs in college football, we explain why the Big Ten officially sets the elite standard over the SEC. We also discuss teams being slept on, like Virginia Tech and Washington, and teams being overhyped, like half of the SEC. Sean touches on a few uniform updates, like Northwestern's new Purple Gothics, Georgia Tech's disastrous new uniforms, and Wisconsin's new jersey patch. In the Post-Game Spread, Rob talks about the Tour de France that starts on Saturday and we each curate our ideal 4th of July BBQ.

    World Cup Drama, Buckeye Breakouts for 2026, SP+ Ranking Reactions, Ohio State News

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 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!