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.

  1. 1d ago

    60:01

    SVP and Steve react to all the biggest games and storylines from CFB Week 1. Starting with none other than the bizarre ending to Michigan-Western Michigan. Did WMU get screwed? How did the refs decide there was a second left on the lock? SVP gives his unfiltered take about one of the more shocking turn of events in recent CFB memory. LSU throttled Clemson, but who did it say more about? Is LSU THIS legit? Steve then goes into depth on his time in Baton Rouge the last couple days, including lots and lots of oysters. Additionally, the guys break down Keelon Russell's debut, big days from Iowa, Penn State, Maryland, Indiana and Florida, along with spending plenty of time on Oregon's nail biter over Boise State. TIMECODES: (0:00) Intro (3:38) Michigan-Western Michigan reaction (18:37) Clemson-LSU reaction (32:30) Baton Rouge recap (37:20) Malachi Toney. Heisman? (42:45) Rough weekend for ACC (45:10) Pitt could be good (45:50) Shoutout Tennessee (47:30) Oregon-Boise State reaction (56:40) Penn State looked great (57:50) Crops rolled the boys from DeKalb (59:10) Winners update (59:55) Florida reaction (1:02:10) Indiana-North Texas reaction (1:07:05) Alabama-ECU reaction (1:08:55) Auburn-Baylor good or close? (1:11:00) Alabama-ECU reaction take 2 (1:15:10) Auburn-Baylor reaction (1:17:50) Why Baton Rouge is special (1:20:00) Steve’s new rule (1:21:20) Clemson-LSU final thoughts (1:25:50) Shoutout UCLA (1:27:10) Maryland-Hampton recap (1:28:20) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    60:01

  2. 6d ago

    Wrap It Up

    SVP and Stanford Steve are joined by Bruce Feldman to discuss the biggest topics and answer the top burning questions heading into the college football season. The guys get Bruce’s thoughts on the Big Ten pecking order, his thoughts on Miami, the B1G team that could be flying under the radar and more. Plus, which first-year head coach is most likely to turn things around quickly? Is this Notre Dame’s year? How much pressure is on Steve Sarkisian and Dan Lanning? Plus why the Big 12 is still Texas Tech’s league to lose, G6 teams to keep an eye on, behind Feldman’s ‘Freak List’ and a full breakdown of the legal chaos that is consuming the sport. Scott and Steve also recap Week 0, the Daejon Love situation, Scottie Scheffler’s Cup win and discuss what’s coming up. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (2:35) The conversation dominating CFB (6:10) Week 0 Recap (19:35) Bruce Feldman joins SVPod! (20:45) What to make of the legal chaos in CFB (25:25) Bruce’s three teams he loves (27:20) The expectation for USC (30:28) How to evaluate Oregon and Texas (34:38) Thoughts on Miami (36:51) Behind Bruce’s ‘Freak List’ (39:34) The Great Clemson Lie of 2026 (40:28) Is Curt Cignetti clearly the best coach in CFB? (47:08) Most likely to be the best QB in the B1G (48:48) Coaches that could follow the Cignetti script (52:20) Why Penn State could make the leap (58:33) Is the Big 12 Texas Tech vs. everybody? (1:03:18) What to like about BYU (1:04:39) G6 teams to keep an eye on (1:08:28) Final thoughts with Feldman (1:09:23) Steve’s influence on Bruce’s kids (1:13:19) Thanks to Bruce (1:14:20) Hat tip to Scottie Scheffler (1:17:40) SVP is the last voice of the Pro Bowl (1:18:30) Why don’t the Nats acknowledge the Expos? (1:19:30) It’s a double draft night (1:21:54) The Daejon Love story is maddening (1:23:07) Afternoon musings (1:31:07) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Wrap It Up

  3. Aug 17

    Fakakta

    SVP and Stanford Steve are here to give their thoughts on various CFB storylines - including the recent AP Top 25 Preseason Poll release - ahead of the season and break down some NFL preseason games. Steve thinks Indiana is too low and the Hoosiers can do it again, and there also might be some former champs who could make noise in 2026 as well in the Big Ten. Week 1 isn’t great but Week 2 is loaded, and the guys give the games they’re looking forward to most just a couple weeks out. Optimism is easy to come by this time of year… is that what makes August great? SVP brings up the compelling case of why August might be one of the better months of the year. Plus, the Orioles are in the mix, Ty Simpson looked good in his debut, Cashmere Keith displayed phenomenal composure and SVP shares more insight into his progress on CFB 27. Finally, the difficulty approaching Arizona State sorority girls, various stories on why SVP was NOT a model student, a jellyfish update, thoughts on the Jayden Daniels situation, Super Bowl predictions, and Rest In Peace Skip Bertman. | SVPod Approx. Time Codes (0:00) Intro (0:45) SVP’s concern (3:50) Football season is loading (10:18) CFB Week 1 isn’t as good this year (14:33) What the Big Ten has become (19:03) AP Poll evaluation (25:05) A look at Miami and FSU (29:03) Can someone repeat the Cignetti script? (30:33) Michigan’s outlook (34:23) Early CFB season look ahead (35:28) Is August sneaky great? (41:18) CFB 27 update (46:35) SVP was NOT a model student (52:03) Good luck, ASU men (53:30) Jellyfish update (59:16) Programming note (59:38) THANK YOU (1:01:08) Cashmere Keith’s composure was admirable (1:05:48) Orioles are in the mix! (1:08:23) RIP Skip Bertman (1:13:23) Thoughts on the Jayden Daniels situation (1:17:41) Ty Simpson looked good (1:19:53) SB LXI predictions (1:21:53) Week 0 lines (1:23:43) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Fakakta

  4. Aug 10

    One Perfect Moment

    Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to dive into the top training camp storylines in the NFL. After discussing proper beach etiquette and the massive Jellyfish problem affecting the east coast beaches to begin the show, SVP shares his thoughts on this year’s Commanders team, explaining why he might be higher on them than the consensus. If Jayden Daniels can stay healthy, how high is Washington’s upside? It’s also CFB training camp season, and Steve takes a look at the Week 0 matchups sharing what he’s keeping an eye on. Plus, reaction to the NFL HOF speeches, specifically from Adam Vinatieri and Drew Brees, the big issue with CFB preseason prognostication, the Bills’ rough alternate uniforms and more. Finally, SVP shares the perfect moment he shared with his son, Charlie, and Steve shares how his daughters are gearing up for basketball season. Lastly, important fantasy football deliberations and SVP’s all-time Twitter comeback. Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:12) The Jellyfish problem  (10:22) Burning beach questions (12:52) How crazy is eating full subs on the beach? (16:52) Proper beach tactics (18:37) Left-to-right or circle corn eater? (21:42) Laremy Tunsil injury reaction (23:37) Commanders season outlook (28:07) Training camp szn in full swing (30:30) HOF game reaction (32:02) CFB Week 0 look ahead (33:32) The issue w/ CFB preseason prognostication (39:36) Who is the best team in the NFL? (42:47) The new Bills uniforms… (44:47) HOF speech reactions (53:12) SVP’s perfect moment with Charlie (1:04:01) Steve’s daughters are getting ready for bball (1:14:31) Orioles thoughts (1:21:53) Fantasy deliberations (1:28:30) SVP’s Twitter response (1:29:26) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    One Perfect Moment

  5. Jul 27

    Wigglier

    SVP and Stanford Steve are here to react to LeBron James signing with the 76ers, the top storylines coming out of SEC Media Days and Jackson Koivun's impressive win at the 3M Open. The King is headed to Philly, are the Sixers the team to beat in the NBA? How will it work with Maxey, Embiid, Brown, James and Edgecombe? The 21-year-old Jackson Koivun bested Scottie Scheffler to claim his first PGA Tour win, and it might be the first of many. Jon Sumrall was a popular talking point coming from the SEC Media Days in Tampa. Steve dives into what to expect from Sumrall at Florida as well as several other new coaches and coaches in new spots. Plus, a full recap of the latest swim meets, Jordan Cornette's great charity event, a Trombone Shorty concert, SVP's trouble running the option in CFB 27 and Steve's experience at HersheyPark. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes (0:00) Intro (1:10) Swim meet fallout (6:55) Charlie crushed (11:00) What makes a good snack bag (14:00) What ‘giving your all’ looks like (17:35) Congrats to Claire! (19:05) What it’s like watching the kids swim as a parent (20:55) Why the team aspect is so important (24:00) SVP & Steve’s best splashes (27:48) LeBron to Philly reaction (32:25) Jackson Koivun wins the 3M Open: First of many? (42:15) Jordan Cornette’s charity event recap (45:40) Shoutout Trombone Shorty (48:10) Juvenile watches SVP! (49:30) How Trombone Shorty & Darius Rucker are alike off-stage (52:37) CFB 27 update (57:02) Jon Sumrall Florida year 1 outlook (59:45) Top post-SECMD storylines (1:06:25) Hersheypark recap (1:09:48) Things Steve loves (1:11:15) Afternoon musings (1:15:00) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Wigglier

  6. Jul 21

    Exquisite Neutering

    Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to break down the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina as well as The Open at Royal Birkdale. Spain suffocated and neutered Argentina. What made Spain’s run so impressive and why SVP believes they could be here to stay as a force. Plus, what in the world was with Argentina after the loss?!? Ryan Fox won the Claret Jug, coming out of nowhere in the final two days to post a 62 and 68. Fox’s speed was a big talking point and the guys discuss how that tactic could be advantageous. And of course the guys get into the Bryson DeChambeau ruling. Was it correct? And full reaction to Bryson’s actions the day of. Plus, Steve’s review of The Odyssey, SVP shares his thoughts on the recent ESPN layoffs, two massive problems Steve wants addressed and some CFB 27 talk to end the pod. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes (0:00) Intro (1:27) The brutal reality of the ESPN layoffs (10:00) World Cup Final recap (22:40) SVP rode in the back of a hatchback (24:50) Dingle tourney recap (27:35) Fantasy season is approaching (30:14) Ryan Fox wins The Open (36:12) Thoughts on Foxy’s pace of play (38:50) How Royal Birkdale affected the tournament (41:03) Gordo held on (43:50) Did Bryson break the rules? (47:55) Thoughts on how Bryson reacted to the ruling (53:40) Looking back on Scottie’s missed putts (57:47) Major season is over (58:55) Odyssey review (1:05:21) Thank you Jordan Walker (1:06:55) Spit Zyns in the garbage! (1:09:05) Igniter on the grill went out (1:11:55) Weekend recap at Starboard (1:14:05) CFB 27 talk (1:22:45) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Jul 13

    Flush Gods

    The guys kick things off with Scott's tale about attending the "wedding" of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift before recapping his week-long trip to Paris. They also break down the final four teams remaining in the FIFA World Cup and discuss what to expect as the tournament heads toward the finish. Later, Gordo joins the show to preview the British Open at Royal Birkdale, sharing his favorite betting picks, sleepers, and players to watch for golf's final major of the year. The episode wraps up with a conversation about the WNBA Commissioner's canceled interview with Dan Patrick, plus thoughts on choosing the right program in College Football 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Flush Gods

  8. Jul 2

    Fort Chicken

    The guys react to the United States advancing to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, discuss why Kylian Mbappé is the most electrifying player to watch in person, and preview what could become an all-time World Cup classic when England takes on Mexico in Mexico City. Plus, they dive into the pressure-packed art of the penalty kick and why it remains one of the most dramatic moments in sports. Then the conversation shifts to the NBA, where SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the latest trade rumors and blockbuster moves, including Jaylen Brown headed to the 76ers, Ja Morant's move to Portland, and LeBron James testing the free agency waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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.

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  • Channel
    ESPN
  • Creator
    ESPN, Omaha Productions, Scott Van Pelt
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026, ESPN. All Rights Reserved.
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