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

Opening Kickoff Podcast
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Podcast by Dave Steinwedel, Payton Girod and Brandon Stephens discussing the latest topics across the sports landscape and pop culture
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9/19/2016
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Recent Episodes

June 26, 2026
Opening Kickoff 6-26-26 Rowan Kavner on MLB Dan Favale on NBA
On this show: Dave and KP are back as they:<br /><br />Discuss the latest with Brandon Sorsby and the NFL. (1:13-8:45)<br />Fox Sports National MLB Writer Rowan Kavner joins the guys to discuss the latest in baseball and the upcoming trade deadline. (8:46-26:30)<br />Dan Favale of Bleacher Report joins the pod to discuss all the major trades, the NBA Draft and takes a moment to talk about the Knicks winning the title. (26:31-END)

June 10, 2026
Opening Kickoff 6-10-26 High Horses
On this podcast: Dave, KP, Payton, and David are back to talk:<br /><br />-Brandon Sorsby having new life thanks to the courts<br />-the line that has been crossed<br />-Spurs Knicks Series thus far<br />-David trying to be the voice of reason for rowdy fans holding rowdy fans accountable<br />

May 28, 2026
Opening Kickoff 5-28-26 Enter the Arena
On this podcast: Dave Steinwedel and Kevin Pearce are back to talk:<br /><br />The legacy of Kyle Busch after his tragic death.<br />The Knicks are going to the Finals<br />Who would the Knicks rather see<br />Spurs-Thunder Series<br />LSU Basketball being sneaky<br />College Sports issue.
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