158 episodes

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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    • 4.9 • 1.6K Ratings

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.

    Re-Introducing The SVPod!

    Re-Introducing The SVPod!

    Back like they never left - The SVPod returns! Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve re-introduce their new and improved podcast. Fresh off covering the Masters, SVP explains the show’s absence and shares plans for what’s next!
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    • 22 min
    Not Great with Flags

    Not Great with Flags

    Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott’s trip to Camden Yards, Steve’s guys’ trip and his lake power ranking. Then, America’s preeminent golf handicapper Gordo stops by to share his first round leaders, top-20 finishers and winners for the Open Championship. Plus, Scott explains why the Open is his favor major and Gordo has a trivia question.
    [11:26] Gordo
    [17:12] First Round Leaders
    [24:25] Top-20 Finishes
    [31:05] Winners
    [35:28] Why the Open is Scott’s favorite
    [39:13] Trivia
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    • 44 min
    Gold Medalist & Washed Suburban Dad Tom Dolan

    Gold Medalist & Washed Suburban Dad Tom Dolan

    Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are joined by Olympic gold medalist and fellow washed swim dad Tom Dolan. The guys discuss Tom’s grounded approach with his kids’ competitive swimming, what drove him as a swimmer, how watching his kids swim beats competing in the Olympics, what parents forget about youth athletics, how many dads he’s seen on the pool deck in a full suit and monitoring snack bar consumption.
    [5:53] Tom’s grounded approach, swimming is unrelenting
    [20:31] Tom’s biggest message to kids and parents at the pool
    [32:28] What parents forget about youth athletics
    [41:11] Having perspective as a parent and a young athlete
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    • 52 min
    Let The Guy Bake

    Let The Guy Bake

    Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss Scott’s foray into Virginia for a swim meet, why the NBA draft is hard to follow, their fascination with Victor Wembanyama, LSU fans’ fondness for Jell-O shots and Steve’s daughter getting an ear infection at the beach.
    [2:58] NBA Draft
    [7:03] Victor Wembanyama
    [14:49] College World Series
    [17:13] Steve’s trip to the beach
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    • 28 min
    Strokes McJohnny

    Strokes McJohnny

    Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve start by recapping Father’s Day. Then, they discuss the U.S. Open, the difficulty of winning a major, Wyndham Clark easily dealing with stressful situations and the lack of an atmosphere at Los Angeles Country Club. Later, updates from the pool, a tough moment in the dad-space, the Wizards trading Bradley Beal to the Suns and which fanbase bugs Steve the most.
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    • 45 min
    Double Hammer

    Double Hammer

    Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve start with the dawn of swim season, Scott’s son’s first meet and picking your battles as a parent. Then, they discuss the Nuggets winning the NBA Finals, if Denver still has detractors and Scott’s postgame interview with Jamal Murray. Later, Gordo shares his U.S. Open gambling insights, Steve has a hot take and which mustachioed celebrity does Scott use for Gordo’s picture in his phone.
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    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
1.6K Ratings

1.6K Ratings

Hot Rod in Germany ,

My Day Just Got Better!

Glad you guys are back! RB

Ttrrtyyyff ,

Love the pod!

It’s a great podcast. But WHEN IS IT COMING BACK? It’s been six months?

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Instant classic

This pod is great. Scott is just great. Fun and good sports content with the guys

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