SVPod

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Scott Van Pelt, the popular SportsCenter anchor, hosts a weekly show that will include long-form interviews, commentary, and expanded takes on his "One Big Thing" segment on SportsCenter. SVP will take deep dives with guests and topics in an entertaining way that only he can. Stanford Steve, producer of SVP's SportsCenter, turned partner, will be involved, as always.

4D AGO

Mechanical Nightmare

SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the Home Run Derby, MLB All-Star game, the LeBron James situation, rumors of Nick Saban's return and more. But first, SVP must share his nightmare of a travel story over the weekend, featuring several mechanical errors and ending with an unsung hero. Plus, Gordo joins to give his single & double hammers for The Open, hoping to end his rough year on a high note. Finally, Steve teaches SVP how to recruit in CFB26 and the guys end talking the upcoming Dingle Tourney in which Scott will defend his crown. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (1:49) SVP’s travel nightmare (28:40) Home Run Derby recap (33:18) MLB All-Star game question (43:06) Saban returning to coaching? (46:08) LeBron story interesting? (50:53) The Open preview with Gordo (56:28) More Open preview + Scottie’s comments (1:03:23) Dingle Tourney is coming up (1:07:26) How to recruit in CFB26 (1:13:20) Steve’s guys trip & lake vs. ocean (1:20:08) SECMD talk (1:23:15) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 34m
JUL 8

Simmering... Bubbling... Irate

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to recap July 4th weekend and look ahead to the college football season. Is Penn State the team to beat? Is Clemson's Cade Klubnik the most trustworthy QB in all of CFB? The guys are coming back from a 4th weekend at the beach with several stories to tell, including frustrating traffic, over-washed beach towels, poor beach etiquette and more. Plus, a word on Wimbledon, the MLB, SVP speaking to Maryland Basketball, Steve's trip to West Virginia and more. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (1:10) July 4th Weekend recap (6:20) Firecracker Open was a disaster (12:42) More July 4th recap (17:16) Why do people point at menus? (22:35) The towel situation (26:25) Beach etiquette still isn’t great (31:47) Coming Up (32:30) Wimbledon update (33:53) Steve went to WV for SportsCenter (42:42) CFB season prep (45:58) Is it Penn State’s year? (51:43) Who is the most trustworthy QB in CFB? (57:34) Notre Dame’s outlook (58:34) Check out Pick Six Previews! (59:20) Steve’s CFB26 CFP teams (1:01:17) MLB update (1:03:40) NBA Summer League or USMNT? (1:05:20) SVP spoke to Maryland Basketball (1:09:48) Elevator slob was awesome (1:10:22) Auburn 2025 Outlook (1:12:25) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 21m
JUN 23

Stay in the Fight

SVP and Stanford Steve break down an unforgettable NBA Finals - celebrating the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first-ever championship and a historic season led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They reflect on the emotional impact of Tyrese Haliburton’s Game 7 injury, ask what’s next for the Pacers, and debate whether these star injuries can be prevented. Plus, SVP’s thoughts on fixing air travel and the lost art of a normal handshake. | SVPod 0:00 Intro 1:00 NBA Finals Recap: Thunder capture their first NBA title 6:17 The injury that changed everything 10:38 How the Thunder seized the moment in Game 7 13:14 Where do the Pacers go from here? 16:27 Appreciating the Pacers and Thunder historic playoff run 20:30 Are these star injuries preventable? 22:06 The historical season for SGA & crew 26:40 The current state of commercial air travel 34:18 The art of the handshake 37:11 Are grapes the most consistent fruit? 42:12 The beach adventures of SVP 48:52 Coastal Carolina coach ejected from CWS finals vs. LSU 55:56 Padres, Dodgers get chippy 1:01:56 Baton Rouge is built different 1:04:22 Katie Ledecky’s Stanford commencement speech 1:18:39 Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 26m
JUN 16

Chirped at The Shack

SVP and Stanford Steve break down the US Open from all angles and touch on the NBA & Stanley Cup Finals. JJ Spaun was sensational on the back nine and deserved to win. But first, the guys discuss whether or not Sam Burns should have gotten standing water relief, and later talk about Rory McIlroy's odd attitude as of late. Plus, what to expect in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and SVP shares why he is very confident Florida will beat Edmonton in six. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (1:05) Sam Burns should have gotten relief… (8:50) What a finish by JJ Spaun (14:35) Thoughts on Oakmont (18:50) More US Open recap (22:53) Showing the ‘08 US Open during the delay was awesome (30:56) Gordo stays 0-fer on the double hammers (34:56) Rory’s behavior is baffling (41:27) The Finals have been great (51:24) Panthers in 6? (54:21) Coastal baseball is a wagon (58:07) Steve’s daughter had an unbelievable meet (1:03:00) Grilling has changed a lot (1:07:00) SC Top 10 got it wrong (1:08:08) Steve’s sneaker count is in (1:12:50) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 21m
JUN 9

Plane Talk & Double Hammers

SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the latest in the NBA Finals, breaking down the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the Indiana Pacers in game two and more. Does Indiana need MORE from Tyrese Haliburton? How will they be able to slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Plus, a brief update on the Stanley Cup Finals, plane talk conversations, and the guys give a full preview of the US Open with Gordo. Gordo gives his picks, single hammers and double hammers which will certainly hit… right? | SVPod (0:00) Intro (1:54) Game two reaction (7:38) Finals logo should be on the floor (12:46) More game two recap (15:29) OKC recap (20:22) Plane talk: Why are clouds bumpy? (24:10) Stanley Cup Finals update (26:18) Plane talk: Thoughts on tomato juice (30:18) Final word on The Finals (35:00) Thanks to the Nationals (39:56) Swim szn happenings (46:32) How many sneakers does Steve own? (49:23) Plane talk: Sporting goods stores are elite (54:31) Gordo joins the show! (58:32) Gordo’s bets (1:05:25) Single hammers & FRLs (1:10:15) DOUBLE HAMMERS (1:14:12) Gordo Mailbag! (1:21:25) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 32m
JUN 2

Drawer Full of 'Quin

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve preview the NBA Finals. Are the Indiana Pacers being DISRESPECTED?!? Will the Oklahoma City Thunder ROLL like the books suggest? The guys look at the top storylines and also give a preview of the Stanley Cup Finals. Will the Panthers repeat and beat the Oilers? SVP makes his pick. Finally, the guys check-in on the MLB and college baseball tournament, and SVP reveals his Vilebrequin addiction. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (3:30) The college baseball tourney is WILD (4:38) Shoutout to the Jags (7:04) Steve made it through solo dad week! (11:55) NBA Finals preview (28:50) Stanley Cup Finals preview (37:50) The Rockies-Scheffler stat… (41:25) MLB check-in (46:49) Scottie keeps dominating (54:12) College baseball tourney check-in (1:04:50) Trunks are getting too short (1:07:10) SVP’s obsession with Vilebrequin (1:17:20) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 25m
MAY 28

Sprouts at the Teet

SVP and Stanford Steve break down the latest in the NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs and more. Who has a better chance at winning their respective series: the Knicks or the Stars? The guys share their reactions to the Thunder’s game 4 win and discuss who they would rather have leading their team moving forward: SGA or Anthony Edwards. Also, the guys talk about the Canes’ game four win over Florida, the college baseball bracket, Steve’s upcoming week riding solo as a parent and more. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (4:15) Steve’s riding solo this week (20:58) Who has a better chance: Stars or Knicks? (23:02) NYK-IND Game 3 reaction (28:42) OKC’s dynasty potential + game 4 reaction (37:42) Ant vs. SGA: Who ya got? (44:10) Canes finally win a game in the conf finals (48:25) Steve’s FED UP with Shohei (52:09) The problem with baseball scheduling (55:29) When does summer start? (58:59) SVP lost at the Emmys again (1:04:09) iShop app isn’t great (1:06:43) Upcoming plans (1:08:36) College baseball tourney is WIDE open (1:10:30) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 19m
MAY 19

Hook Fade

SVP and Stanford Steve break down Scottie Scheffler’s win at Quail Hollow and all the top storylines from the PGA Championship. Plus, an update on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Is the Cup Florida’s to lose? Then, the guys get into the Thunder’s game seven win over Denver and the Knicks’ series win over Boston before previewing the Conference Finals. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (2:18) PGA Championship recap (16:00) Thoughts on Quail Hollow (21:39) More PGA Championship recap (32:54) Gordo went 0-2… (38:57) Will Gordo stay in the fight? (46:38) Panthers blow out Toronto in Game 7 (55:16) Emotional ending to Stars-Jets (59:30) Knicks beat Celtics in six (1:09:18) Thunder dominates Denver in Game 7 (1:16:00) Orioles fire Brandon Hyde (1:18:26) No more boxes of Big Texas, please (1:20:44) Majors are awesome (1:30:30) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Scott Van Pelt

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Steve Coughlin

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David Gordon

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Chris Vernon

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Jun 10

Burk42

I went and picked up all the episodes when the guys reintroduced the Pod. So funny, love it!
Hey there cupcake

Jun 7

MisterHellJ

Scottie can’t dunk!!!! I was today years old when I found out that Stanford him was the voice actor for the hit 80’s sitcom, self titled, Alf! Give him a listen and tell me I’m wrong.
Awesome

May 26

IlliniGuy1234

Great guys, great show. Thank you
SVP’s hidden talent! :-D

May 20

SLCUtahUser

I didn’t know until today’s “Hook Fade” show — that SVP has some Rich Little in him. When he does the voices of Chris Berman et al., it really & truly comes across! I’ve watched the late night Sports Center lot — but not as much as I’d like, because I AM tired by that time of night. And it’s amazing, how whoever just won the game or match, always puts the headset on for SVP. But until today, I never knew that Scott could’ve made it in the business as an impressionist, had he not (as he’s told the story before), run into one Eldrick Tiger Woods, as a teenager who was about to change to world of sports forever. Keep up the great work, Scott & Stanford Steve. As the saying goes: “It’s not have to; it’s get to.”

Scott Van Pelt, the popular SportsCenter anchor, hosts a weekly show that will include long-form interviews, commentary, and expanded takes on his "One Big Thing" segment on SportsCenter. SVP will take deep dives with guests and topics in an entertaining way that only he can. Stanford Steve, producer of SVP's SportsCenter, turned partner, will be involved, as always.