Height Differential is a sports podcast where two friends break down the games, stories and moments that matter—one from way up high, the other closer to the ground. With a foot and a half of height difference (and just as much difference in perspective), we bring big takes, hot debates and plenty of laughs to everything in the world of sports.
Can the Dodgers Three-Peat? Plus CFB, Bengals & Breeders’ Cup Drama
Can the Dodgers make history with a third straight World Series title? We debate whether Los Angeles can pull off the three-peat before diving into another wild week in sports.
Ohio State, Alabama and Missouri all picked up big wins in college football, while the Bengals fell to Jacksonville and dropped to 2-2. We also debate which NFL team will be the last remaining unbeaten.
Then we head to the Breeders’ Cup Classic, where Baeza retires and Jose Ortiz announces he’ll ride Golden Tempo.
Plus, Tom Kim wins the Asian Games and avoids mandatory military service, and Dana Altman becomes the latest college basketball coach to retire just before the season.
24 Sept 2026
Louisville, Kentucky & Ole Miss Make Statements + Bengals Are 2-0
This week on The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down Louisville's win over SMU, Kentucky's upset of Texas A&M and Ole Miss' big victory over LSU before turning their attention to Cincinnati. Is the Bengals' defense actually legit, and what does the team need to do to stay in the playoff conversation?
We also discuss what the Reds need to do to become competitive, briefly preview the President's Cup and close things out with horse racing. Forever Young moved up to No. 2 in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll after winning the Jockey Club Gold Cup, and we preview this weekend's Lukas Classic at Churchill Downs.
🏈 Louisville vs. SMU
🏈 Kentucky vs. Texas A&M
🏈 Ole Miss vs. LSU
🐅 Bengals start 2-0
⚾ What do the Reds need to do?
⛳ President's Cup preview
🏇 Forever Young moves to No. 2
🏇 Lukas Classic preview
22 Sept 2026
Drafting the Ultimate Football Tailgate: Must-Have Items!
What are the must-have items for the ultimate football tailgate?
With football season in full swing, Nick and Neil are back with another entertaining draft on The Height Differential! This time, they're drafting the essential tailgate items every football fan needs before kickoff.
From food and drinks to games and everything in between, who will build the ultimate tailgate lineup? And which must-have items will get left off the board?
Who drafted the better tailgate? Let us know in the comments!
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