Pod Through the Whistle

Shane Smith and Mike Stewart
  • 5.0 (2)
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  • Updated Weekly

Pod Through the Whistle is a weekly sports show hosted by two real fans talking sports with honest opinions, real reactions, and zero fake debate-show nonsense. It’s sports through the lens of everyday life too, with a little dad life, a little faith, and the kind of conversations that feel more like the group chat than cable sports TV.

Episodes

  1. Jul 1

    Pod Through the Whistle | Chris Johnson, Trade Rumors, World Cup Buzz, and Orioles Pain

    This week on Pod Through the Whistle, we get into Chris Johnson’s ALS diagnosis, MLB trade deadline drama, Brazil beating Japan in the World Cup, and the latest NBA rumors with LeBron, the Warriors, and Jaylen Brown still standing in Boston. We also debate the Mendoza firing, talk Team USA making the knockout rounds, build our MLB All-Star rosters, check in on the Yankees and Orioles, play a round of 20-0, and let Shane cook on why Baltimore is exactly what it looks like: a fundamentally challenged team that may have already told us who they are.

    1h 6m
  2. Pod Through the Whistle Ep. 9 | New Seasons Loading: Giannis, Omaha, Draft Buzz, Dusty May is gone and Baseball Heat

    Jun 25

    Pod Through the Whistle Ep. 9 | New Seasons Loading: Giannis, Omaha, Draft Buzz, Dusty May is gone and Baseball Heat

    In Episode 9 of Pod Through the Whistle, we break down the Knicks winning it all and the Hurricanes finishing their Cup run, then shift to what feels like the next sports season already starting: Giannis rumors, NBA Draft talk, MLB trade buzz around names like Tarik Skubal, and the College World Series pushing to a Game 3. We also hit Yankees and Orioles check-ins, Bryce Harper and Pete Crow-Armstrong hitting for the cycle, Dusty May leaving Michigan, quick hits from around the sports world, a rant on theme nights, a round of 20-0, and Mike’s Minute to close it out.

    1h 20m
  3. Tony Mandarich

    Jun 19

    Tony Mandarich

    In this special episode of Pod Through the Whistle, Shane and Mike sit down with former NFL offensive lineman Tony Mandarich for an honest conversation about football, fame, pressure, faith, family, mistakes, redemption, and second chances. Tony opens up about his journey from being one of the most talked-about draft prospects in NFL history to the lessons he’s learned long after the pads came off. This one goes beyond the game — it’s about life, growth, and what happens when your story doesn’t end where people think it does. A real conversation with a real legend.

    1h 26m

  4. Jun 16

    Pod Through the Whistle Ep. 8 | Knicks Win It All, Hurricanes Celebrate, and Omaha Heats Up

    In Episode 8 of Pod Through the Whistle, we break down the Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Championship, the Carolina Hurricanes finishing off their Stanley Cup run, and the latest chaos from Omaha and the College World Series. We also hit MLB with Jacob Misiorowski’s ridiculous one-hit Maddux, Mike’s Yankees update, Shane’s Orioles frustration, and Trevor Rogers giving Baltimore a chance in a loss. From there, we get into the Big 12 lawsuit over Brendan Sorsby, UFC at the White House, Patrick Mahomes’ new deal, why Shane covers softball, a game of 20-0, and Mike’s Minute to close it out.

    1h 8m

  5. Jun 9

    Episode 7: Knicks in Control, Cup Final Chaos, and Omaha Takes

    In Episode 7 of Pod Through the Whistle, we open by paying tribute to NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett, then get into the NBA Finals with the Knicks up 2-0 and Karl-Anthony Towns becoming a massive factor in the series against the Spurs. We also break down the chaos of the Stanley Cup Final, give a college baseball update with Omaha taking shape, and hit MLB with Mike talking Yankees and Shane unloading on the Orioles, including the brutal basepath call that helped swing the game. We also talk Tarik Skubal’s rehab start, Denny Hamlin’s win at Michigan and his moment honoring Kyle Busch, plus Mike’s Minute and more real fan sports talk.

    1h 7m

  6. Jun 2

    Pod Through the Whistle Ep. 6 | NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, College Baseball Chaos, and the Rams Go All-In

    In Episode 6 of Pod Through the Whistle, we break down the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final, give a fresh college baseball update as the bracket keeps getting weird, and check in on MLB with Mike talking Yankees and Shane unloading on the Orioles. We also take a minute to talk about Claude Lemieux’s passing and legacy, get into Mike’s June plan, and close with the blockbuster Myles Garrett-to-the-Rams trade and why it might make Los Angeles the team to beat. Real sports talk, real opinions, a little dad life, a little faith, and none of the fake hot-take nonsense.

    57 min

  7. May 28

    PTW Playoff Chaos and Trade Talk

    Pod Through the Whistle is live, and we’ve got a loaded card. Orioles showing signs of life. Talkin' Yanks Colton Cowser going back-to-back walk-off mode. Tyler O’Neill talk, and yeah, it might be time. Rashee Rice fallout. NASCAR respect for Kyle Busch. NBA and NHL playoff chaos. And trade deadline names that could change everything.

    1h 12m

  8. May 19

    PTW Ep. 4 NFL Schedule Thoughts and continued baseball pain

    Mike and Shane discuss the 2026 NFL Schedule and both commiserate over their favorite baseball teams...extended games at the end of the pod! Give it a listen y'all

    1h 10m

  9. May 5

    NBA Pain, NHL Pain, and the Orioles are Two Scoops

    In Episode 3 of Pod Through the Whistle, we get into the Magic blowing a 3-1 lead and why Jamahl Mosley getting fired didn’t exactly come out of nowhere. Mike gives his Celtics thoughts, we make our NBA picks for the next round, then shift to the NHL with Bruins talk, Penguins reality, and where Pittsburgh goes from here. After that, we hit MLB with Tarik Skubal’s injury, Mike’s Yankees soapbox, and a full Orioles crashout on the rotation, the defense, the culture, and the same pitching problems that never seem to go away. It’s NBA pain, NHL pain, and the full duality of baseball right now: the Yankees look like a real operation, and the Orioles look like two scoops. Plus a quick Mahomes update, Mike’s Minute, and the usual real fan chaos.

    1h 1m

  10. Apr 29

    Pod Through the Whistle Ep. 2 | NFL Draft Fallout, MLB Vibe Check, and Playoff Check-Ins

    In Episode 2 of Pod Through the Whistle, we break down our favorite and least favorite picks from the Chiefs and Steelers, talk overall NFL Draft fallout, and get into which teams left us disappointed. We also do an MLB vibe check, hit quick NBA and NHL playoff check-ins, talk about teams we wish would’ve won it all, and mix in some fun with Keep 3 Cut 3 and Mike’s Minute. Real sports talk, real opinions, a little dad life, a little faith, and none of the fake hot-take nonsense.

    1h 2m

  11. Apr 28

    Episode 1 NFL Draft Coverage, playoff check-ins, and the sports stories we can't let go

    Welcome to the first episode of Pod Through the Whistle. In this one, Shane and Mike kick things off with NFL Draft talk, break down the picks they liked most, question a few they didn’t, and get into what it all means for their teams going forward. They also check in on the NBA and NHL playoffs, talk through where things stand, and hit some of the biggest storylines shaping the week in sports. This episode is a mix of real sports opinions, honest reactions, and the kind of conversation you’d have with your friends after the game. Nothing overproduced. Just sports, perspective, and a good time. If you’re into football, playoff talk, strong opinions, and a podcast that feels like hanging out with two real fans, this is the place.

    1h 6m
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Pod Through the Whistle is a weekly sports show hosted by two real fans talking sports with honest opinions, real reactions, and zero fake debate-show nonsense. It’s sports through the lens of everyday life too, with a little dad life, a little faith, and the kind of conversations that feel more like the group chat than cable sports TV.

Information

  • Creator
    Shane Smith and Mike Stewart
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shane Smith and Mike Stewart
  • Show Website
    Pod Through the Whistle