On this show: Payton makes his big return as Dave and David join him to talk: Payton recaps the trip plus a discussion on our viral moment and the Saints QB room. (3:00-15:00). The guys break down the fiery press conference from Aaron Rodgers. (15:30-30:00). We begin our Training Camp Previews by looking at the NFC East and discussing what we expect each team in the division. (30:00-45:00).A heated rant on the NFL Players and the Covid Vaccine, plus how does Texas and Oklahoma leaving affect the Big 12 and College Football as a whole. (45:30-END).

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Opening Kickoff 7-29-21 We Talking NFC East or NFC Least

On This Show: Dave and Brandon are back for a loaded pod. Antwan Staley joins the guys to discuss the latest with Aaron Rodgers, Cam Akers injury, the hating of Lamar, Covid and the upcoming season, the Saints QB Room, make or break for some, Tua, and plenty more. (2:50-40:35).Eric Norton of Beckett Media stops by to explain why the Sports Card Market is so hot right now, when did it start, best card brand types, NFTs, what got him into the business and more! (41:00-END).

Opening Kickoff 7-21-21 NFL with Antwan Staley and the Card Market with Eric Norton

On this show: Dave is away so Brandon hosts with Danny Williams and David Miles as the guys dive into: Their reaction to Game 3 of the NBA Finals. (2:00-8:54). Then they take a deep dive into Team USA Basketballs struggles leading up to the Olympics. (8:55-22:58). Payton and Sav call in from their honeymoon to update the guys on how things are going. (22:59-32:50). Some NBA Draft talk with the draft less than a month away plus what the guys' teams need to do in free agency to improve. (33;21-END)

Opening Kickoff 7-14-21 What This Show Needed

On this show: Payton is away and Brandon rejoins Dave as Dan Williams fills in as the guys are joined by Dan Clark of the TBL Daily to discuss: Trevor Bauer, baseballs handling of the foreign substance crackdown, what to make of what's happening with the Yankees, Can the Angels ever get over the hump, buyers and sellers at the deadline and more! (3:00-44:00). Finally the guys break down the NBA Finals, predictions plus news on the Mavs and Trail Blazers new head coaches and upset stars. (44:05-END).

Opening Kickoff 7-6-21 Around the Diamond with Dan Clark and Fastbreaks on the Hardwood

On this show: Dave and Payton are back as they are joined by Jay in Philly and a written submission by Josh as they break down the 2021 starting Quarterbacks in the NFL and rank them 1-32 plus where would Watson go if he could play? and more. (3:00-1:00:00). Finally a roast of Josh's list. (1:00:30-END).

Opening Kickoff 6-30 2021 NFL QB Rankings

On this Show: Payton and Brandon are off so Dave is joined by David Miles and Simeon Wright as they talk:The Sixers meltdown, time to move Ben Simmons, what's his value? (3:00-15:45) What is next for the Nets, Jazz and Nuggets. (16:00-38:00).A breakdown of the Suns-Clippers and Hawks-Bucks series and what a Suns-Bucks final could look like. (38:30-55:00).Finally the guys discuss which sports show they would want to be apart of for one show. (55:30-END).

Opening Kickoff 6-24-21 You're not Wright

On This Show: Dave and Payton take you around the Sports landscape and discuss: Aaron Rodgers, because why not right? plus the NFL and vaccinating players. (5:00-20:00). They dive into baseballs latest scandal and why the use of foreign substances is a scapegoat for MLB. (20:30-42:00). We head to the ice and break down the horrible officiating in game 2 of the Lighting-Islanders series, what can the Islanders do to knock off Tampa Bay. Also discuss whether the way the NHL does expansion teams is good or bad for the sport and whether Montreal can upset the Knights. (42:30-56:00).Finally quick NBA hits including: Chris Paul and Covid, Durant is still one of the best, all the injuries in the NBA Playoffs and which job is more appealing: the Wizards or Pelicans. (56:30-END)

Opening Kickoff 6-17-21 Sticky Business

On this show: Dave, Payton and Brandon are back as they are joined by David Miles as they discuss: Is Giannis an exciting athlete before giving way to Sporting News' Bill Bender to discuss: College Football thinking about expanding the playoffs, does it kill the regular season, the Julio Jones trade and what it means for the Titans, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, Matt Stafford and the Rams, how loaded the AFC is and more. (13:07-39:30). Finally Dan Favale of Bleacher Report joins the show as they discuss each current playoff series, the bucks leading to disappointment? the Sixers vs Suns?? what's next for the Celtics, Wizards, Blazers, Mavs, Lakers, Knicks after being bounced in the first round. (39:32-END).

Opening Kickoff 6-10-21 Bill Bender on the Gridion and Dan Favale on the Hardwood

On this Show: Dave, Payton and Brandon are back as they discuss Payton's beef with his neighbor before welcoming in Bleacher Reports Own and Author of "Built to Lose" Jake Fischer joins the show as they talk: The Celtics front office shuffle, what led him to write about tanking, who did it best, some talk on the Lakers, and Trail Blazers. (11:30-46:00). Finally the guys discuss whats most likely to happening in the NFL 2021 season and more. (46:30-END).You can find Jake's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Built-Lose-Tanking-Changed-Forever/dp/1629378712/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jake+fischer&qid=1622683821&sr=8-1

Opening Kickoff 6-3-21 Jake Fischer on Tanking and the NBA, Plus Awkward Pauses

On this show: Dave and Payton return as the guys dive into the newest golf rivalry and why its good for the sport. (2:00-13:00). Then the guys breakdown the NHL Playoffs and discuss: which teams window is closing Caps or Oilers, Are the Jets a Stanley cup sleeper, should the NHL go to 3v3 or stay regular overtime rules and much more. (13:30-43:00). Then the guys spend some time discussing the NBA playoffs including: The clippers being down 2-0, the Lakers/Suns, Jimmy Butler beef, the Bucks chances. (43:30-58:00). Then they finish by diving into the Julio Jones latest. (58:30-END).

Opening Kickoff 5-27-21 Playoffs. Yes We talking Playoffs

On this show: Payton, Brandon and Dave welcome in Dan and David from the B-Team as the guys break down all things NBA Playoffs including:Do we like the play in tournament and what could happen for the teams in it. (10:00-30:00). The guys go matchup by matchup and discuss everything in those games and who we like. (30:30-55:00). Finally the guys give their NBA Finals predictions plus go off topic. (55:30-END).

Opening Kickoff 5-20-21 A-Team vs B-Team in Round 1

On this show: Dave, Brandon and Payton are back as:Dave McCarthy of Sirus XM NHL Network joins the show to preview the NHL Playoffs, discuss what happened with the Rangers this past week, did the Penguins actually surprise people, the new TV Deal and more. (2;00-45:00). Alex Gilstrap of NFL Draft Bible and SI hops on to dive deep into the NFL Draft including Trey Lance and why he was a great fit in SF, division by division look at who had the more impressive draft, why rating the WRs in the class was so tough, surprise picks and much more. (45:30-END).

Opening Kickoff 5-12-21 Dave McCarthy talks NHL and Alex Gilstrap dives deep in the NFL Draft

On this show. The Team of KP, David and Dan return as they hand out their NBA Awards as the season draws to a close including who their picks are for: NBA First Team, Joel vs Jokic debate, Chris Paul, MVP winner, Rookie of the Year, and much more. (2:00-1:16:00).

Opening Kickoff 5-7-21 Award Season with the B-Team

On this show: Dave, Payton, and Brandon are back as the guys discuss the perfect temperature to put the air conditioner at and the on going Aaron Rodgers saga. (2:00-14:50). Former NFL Player, Agent and Scout Marc Lillbridge joins the show to breakdown what draft weekend is like in each one of those roles, which QB is setup for the most success right now, the Bengals taking Chase over Sewell, Ravens WRs picks, and much more. (15:00-58:00). Finally the guys discuss and grade their teams drafts whether they think their teams got it right or wrong, (58:30-END).

Opening Kickoff 5-3-21 Marc Lillbridge helps us talk NFL Draft

On this show: It is our 7th annual Mock Draft Special. 2 round mock Draft featuring: Coach Miller, Hoppe, Gino, KP, Todd, and Simeon Wright as GMs for your favorite team. Tune in to see who we think your team could take in the first 2 rounds of the draft!Click the link: http://bit.ly/ThriveFantasyUse code KICKOFF when you sign-up and receive an instant deposit match up to $50! (min $20 deposit) #PropUp

7tth Annual NFL Mock Draft 2-Round Special

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

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