Opening Kickoff Podcast

Dave Steinwedel
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Podcast by Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and Brandon Stephens discussing the latest topics across the sports landscape and pop culture

  1. FEB 12

    Opening Kickoff 2-12-26 NBA gone wild with Dan Favale

    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Kevin Pearce, and David Miles are back to talk: All things NBA Trade Deadline fallout with Bleacher Report own Dan Favale (2:31-31:30) The guys break down all things post super bowl and the storylines after it. (31:31-END)

    1h 1m

  2. JAN 29

    Opening Kickoff 1-29-26 HOF is Fraudlent

    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Kevin Pearce are back to talk: How the Hall of Fame screwed up with Bill Belicheck, does the system need to be fixed, what does it mean for Tom Brady. Bills or Browns who had the worst coaching search, Ravens and Steelers hires and so much more.

    58 min

  3. JAN 15

    Opening Kickoff 1-15-26 Ian Cummings scouts the draft

    On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod, and Kevin Pearce are back to talk:  All things NFL Draft with Ian Cummings including the QB class, Dante Moore returning to Oregon, Ruben Bain, the strength of these classes and more. (2:06-40:05) Payton and Dave discuss Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers, the fate of the Ravens, and Steelers, which job is attractive, and which top seed is in trouble in the Divisional Round. (40:06-END)

    1h 9m

  4. JAN 8

    Opening Kickoff 1-8-26 New Year Same Football

    On this podcast: Dave, Payton, KP and David ring in 2026 with a loaded football show including: New York Daily News Reporter Antwan Staley joining the guys to talk: Black Monday in the NFL, The Ravens firing John Harbaugh, whats next for both, the curious case of Brian Flores, and preview Super Wild Card Weekend. (3:36-47:48) Sporting News own Bill Bender returns to break down all the kids in the transfer portal, how good Miami has been, can Ole Miss survive the outside noise, is Indiana the best team in college football, and which matchup do we wanna see in the championship game. (47:49-END)

    1h 13m

  5. 12/18/2025

    Opening Kickoff 12-18-25 Ty Schiner on CFB Playoffs plus Joe Burrow is moody

    On this podcast: Dave, Payton, Kev, and David are back as the guys welcome in CFB podcaster and writer Ty Schiner to talk: -Michigan in another scandal -Where do they go from here -Lane Kiffin  -Tulane/Ole Miss and JMU/Oregon chances for chaos -What happens if Bama loses and more (2:00-28:35) Kev and David give their takes on Pat. (28:35-41:40) Plus talk about Tua being benched and what do we make of Joe Burrow's comments to the media. (41:41-END)

    53 min

  6. 12/11/2025

    Opening Kickoff 12-11-25 CFB Madness with Jay Busbee

    On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back to discuss the latest breaking news in college football and Michigan. (1:13-14:49) Yahoo Sports College Football Writer Jay Busbee joins the guys to discuss the college coaching carosuel, Notre Dame temper tantrum, the CFP brackets and more. (14:50-32:33) Payton and Dave discuss the Pat Mcafee diss on the show, plus plenty of NFL takes. (32:34-END)

    1 hr

  7. 12/06/2025

    Opening Kickoff 12-6-25 Matt Murschel on the Coaching Moves and NFL Takes

    On this pod: Dave Steinwedel and Payton Girod are back as the guys break down: All the big storylines in the NFL after a wild week 13 in the NFL (1:13-32:29) Matt Murschel joins the guys to breakdown the craziness of the coaching cycle in college football, the ramifications of conference championship weekend and more. (32:30-END)

    55 min

  8. 11/20/2025

    Opening Kickoff 11-20 Swiping on CFB and NFL

    On this pod: Dave, Kev, Payton, and David are back to talk: What they are thankful for this year, and dating apps. (1:13-11:00) Lane Kiffin and his coaching roller coaster, and James Franklin. (11:01-31:14) Sanders starting, NFC wide open and Eagles drama (31:15-END)

    54 min
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Podcast by Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and Brandon Stephens discussing the latest topics across the sports landscape and pop culture

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  • Creator
    Dave Steinwedel
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    418
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Dave Steinwedel
  • Show Website
    Opening Kickoff Podcast