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Chris Childers
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The Uncensored Home of the Show Pony, Chris Childers. 20 + year veteran sports talk radio host for Sirius XM. Specializing in college sports and sports media coverage. Show Pony Sports Media is your place for unfiltered, quirky, and informed college sports perspective and information! www.showponymedia.com

  1. 1d ago

    Michigan Controversy Erupts as Ohio State Heads to Texas

    Former Ohio State linebacker and national college football analyst Bobby Carpenter joins Show Pony Live for a loaded college football conversation. Bobby and I break down the controversy surrounding Michigan and what it could mean for the Wolverines, the Big Ten and the broader college football landscape. Then we turn our attention to Saturday’s blockbuster in Austin: Ohio State at Texas. Can the Buckeyes handle the pressure of a massive road environment? Which matchups will determine the game? And what would a win—or a loss—mean for both national championship contenders? Bobby brings the insight, energy and honesty that always make him one of my favorite guests. Watch or listen to the full episode on ShowPonyMedia.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy independent college football coverage and conversations with some of the biggest names in sports, subscribe to Show Pony Media and share the show with a friend. Get full access to Show Pony Sports Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

    Michigan Controversy Erupts as Ohio State Heads to Texas

  2. 2d ago

    A Soap Star Reacts to the Drama of College Sports: Susan Walters on LSU vs. the SEC

    Susan Walters joins Show Pony Live! Susan is an Emmy-winning actress best known for playing Diane Jenkins on The Young and the Restless and for her unforgettable role as “Mulva” on Seinfeld. She’s also a passionate Georgia Bulldogs superfan who knows plenty about college football's real-life drama. She won the Daytime Emmy in 2025 for her role as Jenkins. We break down the escalating LSU controversy as the SEC threatens to kick the Tigers out of the conference. Has this standoff officially gone too far? Plus, we react to a wild Week 1 across college football and demand justice for the MAC after the absolute travesty involving Michigan. It’s college football controversy, chaos and plenty of strong opinions—with the one and only Susan Walters! Subscribe to Show Pony Sports Media at ShowPonyMedia.com and watch the full show on YouTube at @ShowPonyMedia. Get full access to Show Pony Sports Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

    A Soap Star Reacts to the Drama of College Sports: Susan Walters on LSU vs. the SEC

  3. 6d ago

    Amal Shah’s Week 1 Betting Breakdown: Where’s the Value?

    Professional sports bettor Amal Shah joins me on Show Pony Live to get us ready for the first full weekend of college football. Shop the new Show Pony Media Merchandise Drop! Amal has spent years making his living in Las Vegas and breaking down betting markets, so we go beyond simply picking winners. Where is the number telling us something? Which favorites are laying too many points? Where can we find real Week 1 value? We dig into the biggest games on the board, including LSU–Clemson, Ole Miss–Louisville in Nashville, Notre Dame–Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, and more of the matchups Amal has his eye on heading into the weekend. Those are three of the marquee games on the Week 1 slate. Plus, Amal explains how a professional bettor approaches Week 1, what he looks for before putting money down, and which numbers could move before kickoff. If you’re betting college football this weekend—or just want to know what Vegas is telling us—this is your Week 1 primer. Subscribe to Show Pony Sports Media for Show Pony Live, Show Pony FC, Pony Ponderings and more. ShowPonyMedia.com Please gamble responsibly. Get full access to Show Pony Sports Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

    Amal Shah’s Week 1 Betting Breakdown: Where’s the Value?

  4. Sep 4

    LSU vs. SEC Standoff Escalates + Roy Philpott Joins From Austin

    The LSU vs. SEC battle somehow keeps getting crazier. As the legal standoff over player eligibility continues to unfold, LSU and the SEC remain locked in a fight that could have ramifications far beyond Baton Rouge. We break down the latest developments, why neither side appears willing to back down and what this could mean for the future of college football. Then Roy Philpott joins the show fresh off the plane in Austin. Roy is the new morning-show host on SiriusXM College Sports Radio Channel 84, and he’s also on the ESPN call for Texas vs. Texas State this weekend. We talk about his new role on Channel 84, what he’s seeing and hearing after arriving in Austin, the Texas-Texas State matchup and the bigger picture around college football as another chaotic weekend approaches. On today’s Show Pony Live: • The latest in the LSU vs. SEC legal standoff• Why this fight matters beyond LSU• Roy Philpott joins us from Austin• Texas vs. Texas State on ESPN• Roy’s new morning show on SiriusXM College Sports Radio• What we’re watching as another college football weekend arrives The games are here — but somehow the craziest action in college football is still happening off the field. Get full access to Show Pony Sports Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

    LSU vs. SEC Standoff Escalates + Roy Philpott Joins From Austin

  5. Sep 2

    Lane Being Lane: John Talty Takes Us Inside the Wild World of Lane Kiffin

    There is only one Lane Kiffin. Today on Show Pony Live, CBS Sports’ John Talty joins me to talk about his new book, Lane Being Lane, which is available for preorder now. And if you think you know the Lane Kiffin story, there is a whole lot more to it. Talty takes us inside the life and career of one of the most fascinating characters college football has ever produced — from Lane’s rapid rise through the coaching ranks to the spectacular failures, controversies and reinventions that have followed him along the way. How did Kiffin go from the young coaching phenom everyone loved to hate to one of the biggest personalities in the sport? What has he learned from everything that went wrong? How much has Lane actually changed — and how much of it is simply Lane being Lane? We get into all of it with Talty: the people and experiences that shaped Kiffin, the mistakes, the comebacks, the Nick Saban years, the evolution of Lane and what Talty discovered while researching and writing the book. Plus, we talk about the latest chapter of Kiffin’s career at LSU and where his story goes from here. Lane Being Lane is available for preorder now. Show Pony Live is presented by AR’s Hot Honey. Use promo code SHOWPONY15 for 15% off. Listen to Show Pony Live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, watch the show, and subscribe at ShowPonyMedia.com. Get full access to Show Pony Sports Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

    Lane Being Lane: John Talty Takes Us Inside the Wild World of Lane Kiffin

  6. Sep 1

    College Football Is Back: Belichick, Virginia, NDSU & LSU vs. the SEC

    Show Pony Live is presented by AR’s Hot Honey. Use promo code SHOWPONY15 for 15% off your order. College football is officially back, and so are the overreactions, arguments and wonderfully weird storylines that make this sport unlike anything else. On today’s Show Pony Live, we recap a busy opening weekend. North Carolina gets a win in the Bill Belichick era. After everything surrounding Belichick and UNC, we finally have actual football to judge. What did we learn, and how much should we take away from the opener? Virginia starts with a win. We get into what stood out from the Cavaliers and what the performance could mean moving forward. North Dakota State makes one hell of a debut. The Bison have spent years building one of the great winning cultures in the sport, and their latest performance was another reminder that you should never take NDSU lightly. Then we get to the story that might have some real staying power: LSU vs. the SEC Lane Kiffin has never exactly been afraid of controversy, and LSU is already finding itself at odds with the conference. I get into the latest battle, why LSU is willing to push back against the SEC, and why this relationship could become one of the most fascinating stories to follow this season. Football is back. The drama is back. And Show Pony Live is ready to roll all season long. Subscribe to Show Pony Media for podcasts, columns, videos and college football coverage throughout the season. 🎙️ Listen to Show Pony Live on Substack, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 🍯 Show Pony Live is presented by AR’s Hot Honey. Use promo code SHOWPONY15 for 15% off. Get full access to Show Pony Sports Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

    College Football Is Back: Belichick, Virginia, NDSU & LSU vs. the SEC

  7. Aug 25

    Show Pony Live: The SEC VS Lane Kiffin

    Show Pony Live | August 25, 2026 College football is back — and apparently we’re not easing into anything. On today’s Show Pony Live, I get ready for Week Zero and dive into what might already be one of the most fascinating stories of the season: Lane Kiffin and LSU vs. the SEC establishment. Kiffin has never exactly been wired to quietly fall in line, and now he’s at LSU with the resources, platform and willingness to challenge the league. The growing tension with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey feels bigger than one coach disagreeing with his conference. This could become a fight over who actually gets to shape the future of college football. And come on — could there be a more perfect person in the middle of it than Lane Kiffin? We get into why LSU increasingly feels like the land of misfit toys, why Kiffin might be the ultimate wild card for this moment and why this battle could become incredibly important for the SEC. PLUS: WEEK ZERO IS HERE Actual football! We preview the Week Zero slate, talk about the games and storylines I’m watching, and finally get to turn our attention toward what happens on the field. After an offseason dominated by lawsuits, NIL, eligibility fights, conference politics and arguments about the future of the sport, we have football games to talk about again. Hooray! Show Pony Live is presented by AR’s Hot Honey. Use promo code SHOWPONY15 to save 15%. Listen to Show Pony Live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, watch the show, and subscribe FREE at ShowPonyMedia.com. College football is back. Let’s ride. Get full access to Show Pony Sports Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

    Show Pony Live: The SEC VS Lane Kiffin

  8. Aug 24

    College Football Is Back: Welcome to Game Week

    There are certain weeks on the sports calendar that just feel different. This is one of them. College football is back. We have spent an entire offseason talking about the transfer portal, NIL, recruiting, conference realignment, the College Football Playoff and seemingly every possible way the sport could change. Now we finally get to talk about football. It’s Game Week. Week Zero kicks off Saturday, and on today’s Show Pony Live, we turn our attention toward the field and everything happening as teams make their final preparations for the season. The QB Decisions Are Coming In Nothing makes the beginning of a college football season feel more real than coaches finally answering the question they have spent months avoiding: Who is your starting quarterback? Depth charts are becoming real. Quarterback competitions are being decided. Coaches who spent the summer saying they had “two guys we feel really good about” eventually have to pick one of them. And those decisions matter. Quarterback battles aren’t just offseason storylines anymore. The guy who gets the first snap now has to go win football games. On today’s show, I get into the latest starting quarterback announcements and what they could mean as we head into the opening weekend of the season. Saturday, We Have Actual College Football That might be the best sentence I’ve written in months. We have college football on Saturday. Week Zero isn’t the biggest weekend of the season. It doesn’t need to be. There will be plenty of enormous Saturdays ahead. Rivalries. Upsets. Playoff races. Coaching controversies. Fans storming fields. Somebody becoming a Heisman contender we weren’t even talking about in August. That’s all coming. For now, I’m just happy that when Saturday arrives, there will be college football on television again. The offseason is over. The speculation is almost over. It’s time to play. Show Pony Media Is Presented by AR’s Hot Honey A huge thank you to AR’s Hot Honey for supporting Show Pony Media and helping us bring you shows like this throughout football season. AR’s keeps it simple: real honey and real peppers, with founder Ames Russell blending wildflower and clover honey to create something that has become a favorite around here. And Show Pony listeners can save. Use promo code SHOWPONY15 to save 15% on your order. If you enjoy Show Pony Media, supporting the companies that support independent content like ours makes a real difference. Watch & Listen to Show Pony Live Today’s show is all about the return of college football: the latest quarterback news, the start of Game Week and everything I’m watching as we head toward Week Zero. And this is only the beginning. We’re going to be here throughout the season talking about the games, the people, the traditions, the insanity and everything else that makes college football the best sport in America. Subscribe for free at ShowPonyMedia.com so you don’t miss a show or story this football season. College football is back. Let’s ride. Get full access to Show Pony Sports Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe

    College Football Is Back: Welcome to Game Week
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The Uncensored Home of the Show Pony, Chris Childers. 20 + year veteran sports talk radio host for Sirius XM. Specializing in college sports and sports media coverage. Show Pony Sports Media is your place for unfiltered, quirky, and informed college sports perspective and information! www.showponymedia.com

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  • Creator
    Chris Childers
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © Chris Childers
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