GOATQUEST

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GOATQUEST is your ultimate platform to dive into the age-old debate: Who is the Greatest of All Time? Hosted by radio personality Joe Gough and former Detroit Lion Tom Beer, this podcast brings lively discussions, expert opinions, and a chance for you to weigh in on the GOAT question. Whether it’s in sports, culture, or beyond, GOATQUEST invites you to join the conversation, listen to experts make their cases, and even craft your own algorithm for greatness. As you engage, your votes contribute to our evolving Crowd List, and the more you participate, the higher your influence. Earn your way to becoming a GOAT Expert, where exclusive rewards and recognition await. Ready to make your argument and claim your spot as the GOAT in your circle? Enough chit-chat—let’s get after it on GOATQUEST.

  1. 53: Super Bowl 2026 Preview - Part 2: Patriots vs. Seahawks Breakdown and Predictions

    2D AGO

    53: Super Bowl 2026 Preview - Part 2: Patriots vs. Seahawks Breakdown and Predictions

    Now it's time to talk about THIS game.   Joe Wilie and Tom Beer go all in on a full Super Bowl 2026 preview, breaking down Patriots vs. Seahawks position by position. From the trenches to the skill players, the guys debate which matchups matter most and where the game will actually be decided.   They revisit the history between these franchises, discuss how coaching decisions could swing momentum, and explain why defensive line play, quarterback mobility, and versatile receivers could be the difference for the big game.   Bold predictions, honest analysis, and zero fluff. This is how football people preview the Super Bowl.     Timestamps 2:11 Super Bowl History and Betting 7:09 Offensive Line Breakdown 12:36 Defensive Line and Breakdown 19:12 Quarterbacks and Receivers Breakdown 23:25 Game Predictions 35: 12 Greatest Super Bowls of All Time     Show Links Welcome to GOATQUEST! "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

    48 min
  2. 53: Super Bowl 2026 Preview - Part 1: Coaching Mistakes that Decide Titles

    4D AGO

    53: Super Bowl 2026 Preview - Part 1: Coaching Mistakes that Decide Titles

    Super Bowls aren’t won on spreadsheets. They’re won by coaches who understand the moment.    Joe Willie and Tom Beer break down the coaching mistakes that swing championships, starting with why going for it on fourth down with a backup quarterback can kill momentum and cost you the game. In the biggest moments, points matter, confidence matters, and context matters, no matter what the analytics say.    The conversation dives into what winning teams actually prioritize: disciplined players and strong defensive line play. The guys explain why smart drafting and personal motivation separate contenders from pretenders long before Super Bowl Sunday.   No fluff. No narratives. Just football truths that win championships.   Timestamps 6:12 Super Bowl Roman Numerals Debate 9:16 New England vs. Seattle Matchup 20:03 Analytics vs. Game Context 31:00 Psychosocial Scoring in NFL 40:57 Fourth Down Philosophy   Show Links Welcome to GOATQUEST! "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

    43 min
  3. 52: Football In The Upside Down

    JAN 22

    52: Football In The Upside Down

    The GOATQUEST guys tackle a sports world turned upside down as Joe and Tom break down Buffalo’s shocking coaching change, the nonstop NFL coaching carousel, and a divisional round defined by defense and quarterback growing pains. From Indiana’s stunning rise in college football and Nebraska’s basketball surge fueled by NIL, to the Big Ten’s dominance across bowls and hockey, this episode connects power shifts, pressure decisions, and what’s next for teams chasing relevance and results.   02:00 Indiana Hoosiers vs. Miami: Game Recap 08:43 College Football: Shifting Powers 11:00 Big Ten Dominance & College Hockey 13:52 Big Ten Future & SEC Challenges 15:33 NFL Divisional Round Recap 17:18 NFL Defensive Surprises & Ohio State QBs 19:55 Quarterback Inconsistency and Fragility 22:43 Buffalo Bills Coaching Turmoil 26:30 Ben Johnson’s Impact and Replay Debates 31:59 Coaching Carousel: New Hires and Trees 36:28 Lions’ New OC & Coaching Trees 41:28 NFL Coaching Candidates 43:10 Coaching Tree Dynamics 45:10 Dan Campbell’s Future 48:58 Big Ten Basketball Takes Over 52:40 NIL’s Impact on College Sports 55:10 GOAT Hockey Uniforms 1:01:02 Basketball & Football Uniforms   Show Links Welcome to GOATQUEST! "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

    1h 10m
  4. 51: New Year’s Resolutions

    JAN 15

    51: New Year’s Resolutions

    New Year’s resolutions meet game day reality in this episode as the GOATQUEST crew connect personal goals with sports transformation. Add in Detroit’s rising teams, NFL playoff pressure, and a run through the greatest turnaround stories in sports history, and this one blends all of it into one wild episode.   03:17 High School Football and NIL Deals 09:16 Detroit Lions’ 2025 Season Review 12:02 NFL Playoff Upsets and Player Behavior 16:59 AFC Playoff Predictions and Turnarounds 23:09 NFC Playoff Predictions and Underdogs 30:06 Detroit Pistons’ NBA Dominance 33:50 Detroit Red Wings: Playoff Contenders? 41:48 National Championship Preview 45:57 Miami vs. Indiana Prediction 52:22 Game Prediction and Signetti’s Impact 53:49 Greatest Sports Turnarounds: NBA & NFL 01:08:12 Indiana Hoosiers’ Unprecedented Rise   Show Links Welcome to GOATQUEST! "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

    1h 15m
  5. 50: Coaching Carousel Chaos

    12/24/2025

    50: Coaching Carousel Chaos

    The GOATQUEST crew spins the Coaching Carousel at full speed as Joe and Tom bounce from beer-induced social anxiety to Michigan’s headline-grabbing coaching chaos. From NIL madness and character-first hires to NFL playoff pushes, injury woes, and Detroit sports optimism, this episode goes in every direction. College football intrigue, pro football pressure, hardwood heat, and a little Motor City soul. Buckle up: Coaching Carousel Chaos lives up to its name.    00:00 Alcohol Allergy and Holiday Cheers 02:49 Michigan Coaching Scandal 13:17 Michigan’s Next Head Coach 20:20 Lions Playoff Hopes and Defense 27:01 NFL Schedule and Coaching 35;59 Detroit Red Wings and Pistons 41:51 Greatest Sports Upsets and Kronk Gym   Show Links Welcome to GOATQUEST! "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

    46 min
  6. 49: NCAA Football Chaos - Is It Still Broken???

    12/18/2025

    49: NCAA Football Chaos - Is It Still Broken???

    This week on GOATQUEST, Joe and Tom dive headfirst into the wild, wooly circus that is NCAA football, where playoff logic feels optional, money runs the show, and the transfer portal spins faster than a coach on a hot seat. From Notre Dame’s snub to players skipping bowls for bigger futures, the guys break down what’s broken, who’s benefitting, and what’s next. Then it hits home with a no-holds-barred look at Wayne State’s slide under Tyrone Wheatley and the bureaucracy choking the program, before closing with spicy CFP and bowl predictions plus a Mount Rushmore of all-time postseason legends. If college football is chaos, consider this your playbook.   00:00 NCAA College Football: A Broken System 01:56 Congressional Intervention and NIL Impact 04:36 Notre Dame’s Playoff Snub 08:11 Players Refusing Bowl Games 14:48 The State of Bowl Games 17:15 Wayne State Football’s Downfall 22:06 Wayne State Leadership and Bureaucracy 29:25 College Football Playoff Predictions  39:11 Greatest Bowl Game Performances: Mount Rushmore 49:09 Historical Bowl Moments and Final Thoughts   Show Links Welcome to GOATQUEST! "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

    53 min
  7. 48: Chaos in Cleats: The NFL Season Nobody Saw Coming

    12/11/2025

    48: Chaos in Cleats: The NFL Season Nobody Saw Coming

    GOATQUEST is back with Joe Gough and Tom Beer slicing into an NFL season that’s pure chaos in cleats. The Lions, Broncos, Jags, and Steelers are flipping expectations, while the Eagles are suddenly scrambling, and every week feels like a new plot twist. The guys debate coaching pressure, playoff races, and which sleepers are ready to crash the Super Bowl conversation in a league where nothing feels guaranteed.   00:00 NFL Parity and Surprises 02:06 Crazy NFL Season Upsets 05:18 Top Teams and Coaching Talk 07:11 Lions’ Playoff Hopes and Challenges 11:28 Lions’ Injury Concerns and Defense 15:20 Offensive Strategy and Coaching 17:49 NFC and AFC Playoff Predictions 22:29 NFL Sleepers 25:32 High School Football and Fan Gift   Show Links Welcome to GOATQUEST! "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

    30 min
  8. 47: GOAT of All GOATS

    11/13/2025

    47: GOAT of All GOATS

    Tom Beer and Joe Gough go head-to-head in a no-holds-barred debate over what it really means to be the greatest of all time. From Jordan’s killer instinct to Tiger’s dominance, Ali’s swagger to Serena’s unshakable focus, they break down the stats, stories, and swagger behind the legends. It’s a wild ride through greatness itself, where talent meets teamwork, and the chase for immortality never ends.   00:00 Welcome and Shared History 01:21 Defining GOAT: Domination & Consistency 04:19 MJ’s Hiatus & Athlete Contradictions 07:00 Winning vs. Stats: Wilt & Marino 12:05 Ali, Style, and Cultural Impact 15:52 Championships & Era Comparisons 19:40 Jerry Rice & Team Name Controversies 24:37 Defining GOAT: Discipline & Personality 28:05 Barry Sanders: Unassuming Greatness 31:21 GOATs in Diverse Sports 35:56 Pele, Gretzky, and Style 40:37 Humanity’s GOATs and Conclusion   Show Links Welcome to GOATQUEST! "For behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and more of the stories you love, follow us on our other platforms! Connect, share, and be part of our growing community. You won’t want to miss out!”   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goatquestpodcast

    47 min
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GOATQUEST is your ultimate platform to dive into the age-old debate: Who is the Greatest of All Time? Hosted by radio personality Joe Gough and former Detroit Lion Tom Beer, this podcast brings lively discussions, expert opinions, and a chance for you to weigh in on the GOAT question. Whether it’s in sports, culture, or beyond, GOATQUEST invites you to join the conversation, listen to experts make their cases, and even craft your own algorithm for greatness. As you engage, your votes contribute to our evolving Crowd List, and the more you participate, the higher your influence. Earn your way to becoming a GOAT Expert, where exclusive rewards and recognition await. Ready to make your argument and claim your spot as the GOAT in your circle? Enough chit-chat—let’s get after it on GOATQUEST.

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  • Creator
    Speakeasy Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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    GOATQUEST