Best Mel Kiper Jr Podcasts (2025)

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Tim MacMahon | Is the formal goodbye dead? 31:29

1d ago31:29

31:29

ESPN's Tim MacMahon joined Adam to talk about the NBA Finals heading into game 6, the latest on Jason Kidd and the Mavericks, the Knicks coaching search, and where Kevin Durant could land in free agency. Adam and Bob Stew debate whether the formal goodbye at an event or a party is dead, and whether texting goodbye is allowed.…

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Episode 184: Is Texas overvalued?, Alabama QB update, UCF stadium update, Wisconsin makes phone calls 56:56

3d ago56:56

56:56

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Expectations vs. results... On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) dealing with a whole mess of technological issues. Buhler touched on Texas' overstated value, Alabama's quarterback situa…

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Noah Eagle on Ian Eagle, 'NBA on NBC,' Michael Jordan, and more 58:31

7d ago58:31

58:31

Host Brandon Contes interviews "NBA on NBC" and "Big Ten Saturday Night" voice Noah Eagle. Brandon and Noah discuss a wide range of topics including how dad Ian Eagle is outside the broadcast booth, how the "NBA on NBC" will combine nostalgia with the current NBA product, being co-workers with Michael Jordan, working the Olympics with Dwyane Wade, …

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Episode 183: Lee Corso's final College GameDay location revealed, Future CFB power rankings dissected, Who could be this year's Arizona State? 1:08:20

7d ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Not so fast, my friend... On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) looked at where Lee Corso's final College GameDay show will be airing from and discussed if it was the right call for ESPN. After that they looke…

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Father's Day Special: Jack Harbaugh 1:03:56

8d ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Adam's conversation with Jack Harbaugh, who tells great stories about John and Jim growing up in the same room, when he knew they each had what it took to become great coaches, what it was like to watch his sons face off in Super Bowl XLVII, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Doug Berns - "Duglust" | Knicks Head Coaching Search 43:02

8d ago43:02

43:02

Doug Berns, AKA 'Duglust' the musician behind the incredible New York Knicks recap videos joins Adam to talk about how he creates each video, some of his favorite ones, being featured on "Roommates Show" with Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart, and how he teamed up with Ben Stiller for a playoff recap video. Adam and Bob Stew break down the Knicks chaotic c…

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BIG time contract negotiations + Aaron Rodgers Fallout 38:46

9d ago38:46

38:46

Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the current contract negotiation situations with TJ Watt and Trey Hendrickson. After that, Aaron Rodgers is officially in Pittsburgh but what is the league-wide fallout? Then, the AFC South has a slew of QB shoulder issues, Jaire Alexander was released, Nick Chubb is in Houston, and it’s Father’s Da…

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Episode 182: Ryan Day puts his foot in his mouth, Are we too high on South Carolina?, The best 10 ADS in CFB 1:26:35

10d ago1:26:35

1:26:35

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! The wrong messenger spoke. While some members of the Big Ten may want four AQ spots in the upcoming playoff model, Ryan Day was not the right person to advocate for that. Ohio State is the best program in the country and just won a national title. On the latest episode of False Start, Cody Willia…

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Episode 181: NFL rookie QB power rankings!, Should Hugh Freeze enter this season on the hot seat? 1:06:00

14d ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Familiar faces in different places. On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) unexpectedly flew solo like a cup a day earlier than he thought for Western Carolina internet reasons, per source a.k.a. Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com). Buhler spent the …

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Mark Kriegel | Best Sports Books of All-Time 42:37

16d ago42:37

42:37

Exceptional Author, Journalist, and TV Commentator Mark Kriegel joined Adam Schein to talk about his newest book "Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson", his time covering Iron Mike, why at first it was so difficult to wrap his head around writing this biography, how the book came together, and shares stories of Tyson's life. Adam and Bob Stew talk…

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What is going on with Kirk Cousins and Kyle Pitts in ATL??? 58:36

16d ago58:36

58:36

Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the current situation with Kirk Cousins and Kyle Pitts in Atlanta before talking about James Cook in Buffalo, Saquon Barkley's appearance on the Madden cover, Frank Ragnow's retirement in Detroit, Bryce Huff's move to San Francisco, and the Rams' dominant offseason. After that, Rams defensive linema…

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Episode 180: Marcus Freeman vs. Lincoln Riley for Notre Dame-USC livelihood, Coaches want the 5+11 model?! 1:02:24

17d ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! What side are you on? On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) flew solo like a cup once more with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) traveling up and down the East Coast. The big topic of the day was Marcus Freeman's take on the Notre Dame vs. USC ri…

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Mike Greenberg on Michael Jordan, 'Inside the NBA,' Shedeur Sanders, and more 1:00:44

21d ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN's "Get Up!" and "Sunday NFL Countdown" host Mike Greenberg. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including covering Michael Jordan in the early 90s, how "Inside the NBA" will do on ESPN, ESPN's strategy in covering Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft, and more. -:48: Growing up a Knicks fan -2:10…

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Episode 179: Greg Sankey wears the black hat, Kirby Smart is big mad, Is Dan Lanning slipping?, What about the Matt Rhule pop year? 58:27

21d ago58:27

58:27

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Somebody has to be the villain of college football. For the time being, it is SEC commissioner Greg Sankey. By being willing to wear the black hat, it may keep us distracted from what is really going on. John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) did his best to keep this wild and crazy episode of F…

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Buster Olney | Baseball Takeaways after Memorial Day 32:17

22d ago32:17

32:17

Buster Olney from ESPN joins Adam Schein to take the temperature of the Baseball season after Memorial Day, and talk about Shohei Ohtani's greatness, Juan Soto's struggles with the Mets, the Detroit Tigers start to the season, and Aaron Judge's quest for a repeat MVP. Adam and Bob Stew break down all of the biggest positives, negatives and disappoi…

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Episode 178: Is South Carolina the most disrespected team in the country? Is Alabama the most overrated?, What can we glean from the SP+ rankings?, No reseeding in the CFP! 1:28:35

24d ago1:28:35

1:28:35

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Can I get a little respect around here? That is what college football programs like Clemson and South Carolina might be feeling now after seeing where ESPN's Bill Connelly had them ranked in his latest SP+ rankings. While they may hail from The Palmetto State, leave it up to two guys from neighbo…

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James Hinchcliffe on Indy 500, Danica Patrick, Roger Penske, and more 28:06

28d ago28:06

28:06

Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox IndyCar analyst and 2016 Indy 500 pole sitter James Hinchcliffe. With the 2025 Indy 500 approaching, Brandon and James discuss a wide range of topics including taking risks even after a near-fatal crash, working with Danica Patrick, how the series is going with Roger Penske owning a team as well as IndyCar, and mo…

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Episode 177: Ohio State and Penn State are loaded, Notre Dame-USC about to end?, Maryland hires a new AD 1:16:23

28d ago1:16:23

1:16:23

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! It's all about the dudes, bruh. Ohio State and Penn State are among the most loaded teams entering college football next year, and that is especially true outside of quarterback. John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) rattled off their 10 most f…

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Remembering Jim Irsay 53:40

28d ago53:40

53:40

Listen back to Adam's conversation with Jim Irsay from 2017 in which the eccentric Colts owner discussed his life in the NFL, his love of music and guitars, his favorite memories with the Colts, and what was left on his bucket list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Inside the Room of the Tush Push Vote + Bills Hard Knocks Storylines 49:37

29d ago49:37

49:37

Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss how the vote to ban the Tush Push failed, storylines for the Bills on Hard Knocks this summer and the NFC East during the season, Nick Sirianni's extension, the 49ers re-upping Brock Purdy and Fred Warner, Aaron Rodgers' looming decision, and how NFL players will be allowed to play flag football in …

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Woody Paige | Around the Horn ending on ESPN 33:16

29d ago33:16

33:16

Woody Paige, legend from ESPN's Around the Horn joins Adam to talk about the end of Around the Horn on ESPN after 23 years, what the show meant to him, how it came to be, the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Rockies, and more. Adam and Bob Stew discuss the end of Around the Horn, Inside the NBA on TNT, and how sports shows are now changing.…

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Episode 176: Too much love for Alabama?, Arch Manning NFL Draft fix, Assessing Top 25 teams and win totals after spring practice 1:27:13

1M ago1:27:13

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Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! With spring practice in the books and summer in session, we have some things to sort out in the wonderful world of college football. On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) looked at the top 25 teams in colle…

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Curt Menefee on 'Fox NFL Sunday,' UFL, interviewing Eric Adams, and more 40:57

1M ago40:57

40:57

Host Brandon Contes interviews "Fox NFL Sunday" host and Fox UFL play-by-play broadcaster Curt Menefee. Brandon and Curt discuss a wide range of topics including hosting "Fox NFL Sunday" and being a part of Jimmy Johnson's Pro Football Hall of Fame announcement, a look at the strengths and opportunities of the UFL, pressing New York City mayor Eric…

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Episode 175: To what degree should we trust the Miami Hurricanes?, Mel Kiper Jr. doesn't do his homework, Bret Bielema got the bag, baby! 1:02:23

1M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! When it's all about The U, it's not about you! On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) sifted through a very Miami Hurricanes-centric episode. From Carson Beck's health, to Mario Cristobal's thoughts on what …

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Schedule Release Insights and Analysis for ALL 32 Teams 🏈 1:03:44

1M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the NFL's schedule release, including teams the league believes in, international games, marquee holiday matchups, tough stretches, revenge games, rematches, when rookie quarterbacks may take over, and more. 0:00 Welcome 0:43 NFL schedule release 1:38 Baltimore Ravens 3:42 Cincinnati Bengals 5:59 Cl…

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Stephen Jones from the Dallas Cowboys | NBA Draft Lottery Disaster 28:48

1M ago28:48

28:48

Dallas Cowboys Chief Operating Officer & Co-Owner Stephen Jones joined Adam to talk about the Cowboys trading for George Pickens, the opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, Dak Prescott being ready for the season, expectations in Dallas, Micah Parsons' contract and the running back position. Adam and Bob Stew rant on the atrocious NBA Draft Lotter…

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Eagles-Cowboys to kick off 2025 Season + Arch in Saints' QB Plans? 50:01

1M ago50:01

50:01

Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the upcoming schedule release, including the Cowboys-Eagles opener, the Saints' plan at QB in the wake of Derek Carr's retirement, Trey Hendrickson's contract situation, a wrinkle to the George Pickens trade, and the draft going to DC in 2027. 0:00 Welcome 1:50 NFL Schedule Release on Wednesday 5:59…

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Episode 174: Post-spring practice College Football Playoff projections, Bill Belichick's North Carolina program is getting wacky 1:14:13

1M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! It seems as though a 16-team College Football Playoff is inevitable. John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) touched on the growing notion that the 4-4-2-2-1+3 model will be dominating our lives in two college football seasons. From there, the gu…

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Mark Immelman on the Masters, Tiger Woods, Jim Nantz, and more 47:40

1M ago47:40

47:40

Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports golf reporter Mark Immelman. Brandon and Mark discuss a wide range of topics including brother Trevor's 2008 Masters win, Tiger Woods' future, the upcoming PGA Championship, and more. -1:17: Which is harder? Playing golf or analyzing golf on TV? -2:14: Pointing out how difficult golf is on TV -3:28: Which i…

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Episode 173: Jim Knowles explains why he left Ohio State for Penn State, Sherrone Moore gets to handpick his two-game suspension, What is UCF doing paying Scott Frost that much money? 1:05:57

1M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! You can only blame yourself for the decisions you make. Former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles went into great detail on record to ESPN's Heather Dinich on why he left Columbus for Penn State. John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) …

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Tyler Stewart from Barenaked Ladies | Stop Asking for Retired Numbers 35:37

1M ago35:37

35:37

Tyler Stewart, superstar drummer from Barenaked Ladies joins Adam Schein in studio to talk about his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs, the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, his favorite / least favorite memories as a Leafs fan, the Blue Jays, the Raptors, the band's upcoming "Last Summer on Earth" tour, the new acoustic EP and some of the classic songs from th…

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Episode 172: Quinn Ewers too good for a clipboard?, Steve Angeli to Syracuse, Brock Bowers not too cool for school 57:24

2M ago57:24

57:24

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Who doesn't love a high-profile backup quarterback? That has to be the only reason why former Texas star Quinn Ewers ended up nosediving to the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round, right? That is the information his agent was given... Anywho, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) had to fly sol…

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Matt Miller on Shedeur Sanders, NFL Draft, Mel Kiper Jr. and more 47:15

2M ago47:15

47:15

Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller. Brandon and Matt discuss a wide range of topics including Shedeur Sanders' drop in the NFL Draft, the lack of attention paid to Cam Ward and how Ward can use that to his advantage, Mel Kiper Jr.'s advice to Matt, and more. -:37: Post-draft routine -1:49: Green Bay as an NFL Draft ho…

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Episode 171: Bill Belichick's CBS interview, Buhler reacts to the 2025 NFL Draft, What CFB personalities have been involved in a prank phone call? 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! We're not living, and we most certainly aren't thriving either. Running on absolute fumes, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) returned to the program to help Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) break down the madness of Bill Belichick's CBS interview, whatever Jax Ulbrich decided …

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Jonathan Gannon | Jason Licht | NFL Draft Schein Nine 1:06:24

2M ago1:06:24

1:06:24

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon joins Adam Schein to talk about his team's draft, Walter Nolen, Will Johnson falling to them in the second round, Trey McBride's new contract extension and a year 2 leap for Marvin Harrison Jr. Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht joins Adam to talk about his team's draft, adding Emeka Egbuka to the wide …

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A Text on Shedeur from an NFL Exec and How the Draft became a Road Show 1:01:09

2M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show discuss how the NFL Draft became a coveted road show, a text from a league executive on Shedeur Sanders, the least talked about No. 1 pick of all-time, Kirk Cousins' one remaining option, George Kittle's new deal, and Schefty's polarizing draft attire.0:00 Welcome to The Adam Schefter Podcast1:16…

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