S3E12 There’s a simple solution to NFL’s biggest problem

Dad and I dig into reffing issues, the big change in college football playoffs, and a hockey goalie whose secret weapon is… a rabbit?00:00 intro04:59 MAILBAG07:21 dad’s fix for nfl officiating15:19 the 24-team playoff debate22:41 notre dame, byu, and fading playoff hopes28:21 could philip rivers coach nc state?38:29 panthers-broncos insane reffing41:55 the internet’s favorite hockey player49:00 THE BIG GAMEThis is the most dumbed-down sports show around! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked-about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow us on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

We talk about the Brewers’ World Series win, a really weird high school football game, and an NFL team that won without completing a single pass. And I regale you with the story of a guy who went from a rando at Planet Fitness to the ranks of marathon greats.
00:16 welcome back01:21 sports speak: belt to butt04:00 the brewers’ world series win14:00 an 88–84 football game takes a field trip18:52 college football chaos23:42 the NFL's last undefeated team falls26:18 no passes, no problem for the bucs31:02 THE BIG GAME34:08 from Planet Fitness to marathon gloryThis is the most dumbed-down sports show around! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked-about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow us on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

BYU went from cloud nine to losing to UCF, and I’m wondering if this might actually be the wake-up call we needed. Dad and I dig into confusing rankings, baseball’s big spenders falling short, and some questionable whistles—and yeah, Dad has a few things to say about the WNBA.00:00 — Intro02:35 — NBA Tip-Off & Utah Jazz Hopes05:14 — LaMelo Ball’s Viral Travel09:19 — Brewers vs. Rays: Small Ball Takes Center Stage16:59 — BYU Loses to UCF: What Went Wrong?25:06 — Making Sense of the Rankings & the Holy War28:29 — College Football Chaos: Is NIL Helping?31:20 — Would a 24-Team Playoff Lower the Stakes?35:25 — Games to Watch: Florida–Georgia & Vikings–Lions41:59 — Dad’s rantThis is the most dumbed-down sports show around! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

BYU had me too stressed to eat dessert, Dad has some very strong feelings about fake punts, and we’re trying to make sense of a college football weekend that went completely off the rails.00:00 — intro04:07 — brewers sweep the dodgers & why fandom matters  14:07 — FIVE of the top-7 teams LOSE!24:20 — BYU–Notre Dame insanity 33:54 — byu’s fake punt & the disputed final second  45:00 — upcoming big gamesThis is the most dumbed-down sports show around! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week dad's back from the beach (jealous), and we break down the MLB playoffs, the Jaguars finally beating the Eagles, and why I'm still mad about the NFL's “kicking ball” situation. We also talk college football's bad-call drama, a wild NFL ending, and the BYU vs. Notre Dame big game coming to Provo.00:00 welcome back & beach trip02:33 MLB playoffs heat up10:06 evolution of modern baseball13:22 jaguars upset eagles25:56 college football & bad calls35:29 BYU v Notre Dame previewThis is the most dumbed-down sports show around! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week, dad's off fishing, so Chris and CJ are back to break down the MLB playoffs, Verlander vs. Scherzer's petty strikeout feud, and why the Raiders’ star quarterback is riding the bench. Plus, Mike Tomlin's secret Minecraft city and a Alabam-Georgia showdown, all explained for sports noobs.00:00 Intro02:37 The Dodgers’ loophole05:39 The Final Eight Teams in the MLB playoffs22:49 JJ McCarthy trade to the Giants29:29 Mike Tomlin's Minecraft City33:22 Big Game: Alabama vs. Georgia37:33 OutroThis is the most dumbed-down sports show around! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Dad rants about the NFL fining a guy nicknamed "Juice." The NHL regular season kicks off, the MLB Playoffs begins, and some old pitchers Verlander and Scherzer race each other to retirement.Chapters:00:00 Intro02:20 Mailbag14:38 NHL Season Kickoff17:15 MLB Playoffs21:08 Ancient pitchers Verlander vs. Scherzer25:56 Texas vs. Tennessee vs. Trump29:24 Deshaun Watson is bouncing back?34:20 Game of the Week: Ohio State at IowaThis is the most dumbed-down sports show around! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Why being an NC State fan is a unique kind of torture, the merciless slaughter of Oregon vs. Portland State, revenge on coach Lane Kiffin, and more sports news for noobs this fine week.00:00 – Intro01:36 – Caitlin Clark vs. Olivia Miles06:59 – Oregon's 84-0 Blowout11:41 – Ichiro's Viral Shutout14:00 – NC State's Historic Collapse vs. Vanderbilt23:37 – Ole Miss seeks sweet revenge against Lane Kiffen26:28 – NFL Heat Wave: Eagles at Titans31:34 – Wrap-Up & Episode 100 CallbackThis is the most dumbed-down sports show around! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

Our 100th episode called for the ULTIMATE guest. We were extremely blessed to host legendary player and coach Ed Mulitalo on the most dumbed down sports show around. 00:00 – Episode 100 & Intro to Coach Ed01:50 – Family, Faith & Football Roots07:38 – Ravens Locker Room Legends16:11 – Why Sports Still Matter20:14 – Weekend Upsets & Wild Fan Reactions25:24 – Football-Watching 10130:41 – the Future of College Football35:12 – Mailbag & Final WisdomThis is the most dumbed-down sports show around! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner

This week, my dad and I are breaking down some of the biggest surprises—including UMass somehow beating Rutgers, Michigan barely escaping Western Michigan, Boise State giving Oregon a scare, and LSU looking really good right out of the gate.We also get into the US Open, some bizarre NFL scheduling, and the annual tradition of fantasy football completely taking over every group chat I’m in.00:00 Introduction and episode overview01:54 NFL impersonation scam07:43 UMass stuns Rutgers13:25 Michigan escapes Western Michigan22:48 Boise State challenges Oregon23:40 LSU dominates Clemson25:53 BYU vs. Arizona preview26:50 US Open crowd disruption30:17 NFL opening week previewThis is the most dumbed-down sports show around! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby Gerstner