Shows
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastSGP Feat. Coach Joe BowenWe are joined by a very special guest on this week's episode as Buffalo Defensive Coordinator Coach Joe Bowen hops on with us to talk the state of College Football, coaching philosophy, MACtion, and much more.Coach Bowen is the current Defensive Coordinator at the University at Buffalo, leading the team to their second 9-win season in school history in just his first year in the role.Coach Bowen has coaching experience at Michigan State, Florida State, and Miami (Ohio) during his professional career. 2025-01-1853 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastThe SGP (CFP) Playoffs Are Here!The moment that we foretold 3 years ago on this show has finally arrived, and the Round 1 matchups are set to already be some of the best matchups of the Playoff Era.We breakdown the Heisman Award and the 'snubbing' of Ashton Jeanty as well as where he ranks all-time in the snub department.Does Dabo silence the country and take down Texas?Does Small Game James drop a shitter against SMU?Does Ryan Day fail to get it done again?Can the Irish win the National Championship?...2024-12-1956 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastThe CFP is Here - And so is the Controversy We are 3 days away from Selection Sunday, and the penultimate rankings from Tuesday have fanbases across the country staking their claim (and disavowing others) for a ticket to the dance.3-loss SEC teams, and 2-loss everyone else will see once and for all just how biased the committee is this weekend, and we have a few thoughts on the matter... Joe Tessatore letting it slip during rivalry week, down-the-board rankings being manipulated for ranked wins, SEC 'supremacy' and more on this week's episode. 2024-12-0551 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastWeek 2 CFP Rankings: B10 Stronghold + SEC DirectionThe 2nd Playoff Rankings are here and the B10 holds 4/5 top spots, with the SEC hanging at the back of the line.Can the G5 Champ go into the Playoff ranked higher than the B12 Champ?Can the SEC thin their own herd or will a slew of 2/3-loss teams find themselves playing in?We run through the top 13 teams in the ranking and the direction of each contender over the last month of the season. 2024-11-141h 06The Splittin' Gaps PodcastBattle of the (SEC) Bastards: Playoff Spots Up For Grabs After a Wild Week 6Bedlam in CFB Week 6 and Goalposts in the Cumberland:Saturday we saw 5/10 AP Top Ranked Teams go down, with Miami escaping late to keep it from being 6 of the top 11.The SEC has been upended by the emergence of TAMU, Vandy, and Arkansas, opening the door for a few 3-loss bids for this December's CFP.Also, where do the Irish need to be at come week 12 for a shot into this open playoff field?2024-10-1151 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastCFB Week 5 - The Power 2 and an Instant Classic in TuscaloosaAfter Week 5 of the CFB season the B10 and SEC have come out to dominate the national scene and assert the 'Power 2' narrative early on in 2024.The bottom half of the SEC is slowly gaining traction in the conference and is making for some very interesting matchups that may have been overlooked on the schedule.Also, Ashton Jeanty is putting together what could be one of the greatest rushing seasons in the history of the sport.2024-10-0352 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastCFB Week 3 - The Resurgence of the Freshman QB + The Plight of the Rookie QB Feat. Joey EllisThe resurgence of the 'boy-wonder' Freshman QB is setting the stage for a very unique College Football Playoff in 2024.The Bulldogs reel in Lexington while the rest of the SEC was out for blood this past weekend.Who is on the shortlist of teams that can compete against the class of the SEC this year?All that and the face of Charlotte Sports, Joey Ellis, might be on 0-17 watch here in his first season covering the Panthers. 2024-09-191h 06
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastWeek 1 Recap: The Dogs Flex Their Physicality What a Week 1 we witnessed this past LDW.The dogs around the country impressed with their physicality and ability to bang with the bigger squads. USC, ND, Miami, and BC all flexed their muscle in the trenches this weekend, and it is certainly a trend we can get behind. Also, will Deion entertain jobs like FSU following the departure of his son? And how the Gators were sent to an early grave. 2024-09-0554 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastSeason 4 Premier: Gameday at College Station and the Full Week 1 SlateFSU crumbled in Dublin after an offseason of strife with the CFP Committee, DJ U proved that Jonathan Smith is a miracle worker, and the ACC is now up for grabs.Week 1 kicks off in just three short days and we are blessed with some early clashes from around the country.Can ND win a big early road game in hostile territory? Can the Gators send a message early that they are ready for their schedule from hell? Will UGA prove they are the team to beat once again? 2024-08-2854 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastCFB 25 is Back! + What You Missed this OffseasonThe nation rejoices as the game 10 years in the making has finally hit the market, just in time to hold us over during the final stretch without CFB. Also, the expanded playoff, conference realignment, and new QB/HC faces are discussed ahead of the 2024/25 season.2024-07-1956 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastSplittin' Fairways with Colin and Beach: The Premier - The PGA at ValhallaFor the first time in the show's history, Mr. Gaps takes the night off and bestows the hosting duties to Beach as he welcomes Assistant Pro Colin Kelly (of the Springfield Country Club) to discuss the recent play in the world of Golf. Beach and Colin discuss Scheffler's dominant run, Rory's return to top form, and the upcoming PGA Championship at Valhalla this weekend as the boys offer their picks and insights. 2024-05-1548 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastThe 2024 NFL Draft presented by SGPThe NFL Draft is here and with it comes one of the most talented classes of young players in history.Will 6 QB's go in the first? Will we see a record number of WR's taken this year?We break down the players and the trades that could shake up this year's draft.2024-04-241h 03The Splittin' Gaps PodcastThe Bracket BibleWe are as ready for March as anyone, and we have produced over 50 pages of literature on how to build your bracket and bet this tournament. Know the trends, know the teams, love the tournament.Splittingaps.com2024-03-201h 35The Splittin' Gaps PodcastCombine Recap + Draft Outlook: Episode 50 of SGP is HereThe 50th episode in the lore of SGP is here - Beach and I talk combine standouts and what moves we would make if we were drafting inside the top 10. An embarrassment of riches at the WR position and where we stand on the top QB's in this year's draft. 2024-03-071h 10The Splittin' Gaps PodcastConference Hierarchy - Getting Ready for March feat. Fredrickson CBBWe are back ahead of March, before we bring you the 2024 Bracket Bible, we have to see where we're at, team by team, conference by conference before the league tourneys which are quickly approaching.Special Guest Fredrickson CBB joins the show to provide his analysis on this year's top dawgs.Check out his blog at https://talkincollegebasketball.weebly.com/Some technical difficulties on the production side of things, raw dog without intro/outro, just ball.2024-02-231h 08The Splittin' Gaps PodcastSGP Bowl Pick 'Em Part IFirst slate of bowls is upon us, we are giving out the plays that you need to be making this bowl season.Technical Difficulties here with the cut-off but we will be back with the next slate soon...2023-12-1526 min
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastThe CFP / ESPN Cabal and the Sanctity of CFBWE MIGHT GET DEPLATFORMED FOR THIS EPISODE AFTER EXPOSING THE ESPN DEEPSTATE!We discuss the controversial CFP final rankings and ChuckyGaps has some NSFW comments regarding ESPN's place in deciding National Championships in today's CFB Landscape.(0:30 - Beach finishes at #1)(3:45 - Instant Reaction to the Selection show)(9:30 - ESPN collusion with the Committee?)(19:30 - Pushing the Narrative)(24:00 - What message is this sending to young players?)(30:00 - ESPN and their fake sympathy)(34:00 - Previewing the Playoff)(54:00 - Bowl Season Look-Ahead)2023-12-0656 min
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastCFB - Buying Tradition vs Restoring It: TAMU and MSU ft. Joey EllisAcclaimed reporter Joey Ellis joins the show once again to talk the state of Michigan football and the programs looking to restore tradition versus those trying to buy it. Also, Penn State is officially the redheaded stepchild of the SGP. 2023-11-161h 03
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastDeath Valley + The Big House Recap: New Rankings and the WonderlicWe discuss last weekend's slate as well as our time in Death Valley and Beachler's trip to the big house + the boys discuss the Wonderlic test and where we think we'd stack up amongst the NFL elite on the legendary test. 2023-11-091h 11
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastCFP HYPOCRISY + A Trip to Death ValleyWe look into the first CFP rankings from Tuesday and how yet again absolutely nothing makes sense. Also, ChuckyGaps and Martini take on Death Valley this Saturday.2023-11-021h 11
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastDeposing Michigan + The Plight of James FranklinPSU once again proves they will forever play 3rd fiddle to Michigan and OSU in the B10 West under James Franklin.We depose Beach and his possible involvement in the Michigan sign-stealing scandal2023-10-261h 10
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastCaleb Williams: Further Reading + The Doomsday Scenarios for the CFP After the shellacking in South Bend, some concerns have arisen around the already crowned top pick and generational talent, Caleb Williams. We dive into his profile as a future pro-style QB, leader, and how maybe Caleb was just a Trojan Horse.Doomsday scenarios are on the table for the Playoff Committee with the possibility of 5 conference champions with the same record that will force them to leave out the blue-chip teams of the past due to SoS.Finally, Squad Ride Michigan -165.5 at home against Fitchburg State? Let's Discuss.2023-10-191h 31
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastSOLO POD ALERT - LISTENER Q AND A - CFB WEEK 5Your boy takes on the death defying task of executing a solo podcast for the first time tonight diving into some of your questions on this CFB season.2023-10-0528 min
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastDEATH TO THE AP POLLEveryone is sick and tired of the CFB deep state arbitrarily ranking teams on narrative instead of substance. We denounce the AP Poll and offer up some new ways to rate the country's top teams in this topical epi.2023-10-0550 min
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastCFB Week 4: A Slate 15 Years in the MakingPerhaps the greatest September slate in CFB History is upon us. 2023-09-2149 min
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastThe Power 5 Hierarchy and How the West was WonThe Pac-12 is on top of the CFB World in this, its last year of existence as we know it. How did the 'Conference of Champions' regain prominence at the tail end of its existence? We dive into their success this season and how the founding members can dig into their new conferences in the coming years.Other topics include: Texas is, dare I say, back? Mel Tucker is a complete perv, the SEC has 1 ranked win in the first 3 weeks of the season, Notre Dame is very dangerous, and spitballing new ways to improve out-of-conference scheduling...2023-09-141h 14
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastWeek 0/1 Recap - Ryan Day Better Buckle'Up and Requiem for the Pac12The first 1.5 weeks are in the book for the '23 season, and the final year of the 4 team playoff is shaping up to be a good one -Florida didn't have camp, the Pac12 is turning into a Cinderella story after years of disappointment, Ryan Day better buckle up, Travis Hunter doesn't make sense and much more.2023-09-071h 04The Splittin' Gaps PodcastWelcome Home, College Football.Realignment, the portal, cupcake schedules, Cade Klubnik is ass.2023-08-241h 15The Splittin' Gaps PodcastStill Dancin' -- Recap of the First Two Rounds with Updated Brackets + Ohtani Beats AmericaMartini and I recap the biggest and best games of the dance thus far, including Princeton's impressive run and why it may not be over just yet. The two remaining 1 seeds have hit their stride and the Midwestern Jesuits stake their claim for tournament dominance. Our pitchers that were sitting at home during the WBC should be considered Anti-American miscreants and should be prosecuted to fullest extent of the law (It's not your fault, Merrill).2023-03-231h 12The Splittin' Gaps PodcastSGP BRACKET BIBLE '23The final day before the greatest tournament in all of sports tips off, get your complete guide to the dance right here. 2023-03-1558 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastBracketolicism - Feat. Hammer Martini and I welcome Hammer to the show all the way from ATX to synthesize bracket theory and what recent history has told us about the teams to watch this March.2023-03-101h 06The Splittin' Gaps PodcastCBB 'Feeler' Ahead of the MadnessMartini and I chop about the CBB season so far, how the Power 6 conferences are aligning, and who we think will go deep into the dance.2023-03-081h 02The Splittin' Gaps PodcastThe Best CFP To Date Recap + Thoughts on the Damar Hamlin Situation Beach and I run duos with Martini out with some "contestation" concerns, we breakdown the most exciting CFP day in the playoff's history, with a look-ahead to Monday's National Championship between TCU and UGA. We also share our thoughts on the ongoing Damar Hamlin situation. 2023-01-061h 07The Splittin' Gaps PodcastFree Swim: Signing Day Shenanigans, NFL Officiating, and NFL Pro-Day Hard-OnsMartini and I discuss why the NFL refuses to develop their officiating, Dickhead high schooler antics on signing day, Matt Ryan, and why NFL Scouts get so bricked for unsuccessful college quarterbacks on their pro day.2022-12-231h 05The Splittin' Gaps PodcastThe College Football Playoff is Set + Today's Watered-Down Heisman AgendaWe are back to discuss the CFP and the return of the Michigan Wolverines to CFB's elite class. Georgia has been the best team in the country for two years, but get an unlucky draw with OSU while Duggan and Sonny Dykes look to take down Michigan and send the Big 12 to their first CFP National Championship.2022-12-091h 12The Splittin' Gaps PodcastFraudulent (and Legitimate) College QBs, CFB's Transitive Property, Heisman Credentials, and How to Create a Bullshit NFL ProspectWill Levis, if you're reading this, what blue-blood women's soccer program did your mother play for? We break down the Heisman Race, this week's CFP rankings, why Will Levis is worshipped as a draft prospect, and the history of the "benefit of the doubt" within the CFB Committee.2022-11-1854 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastSGP vs The CFB Establishment: The CFP Ranking Rankings Feat. Joey EllisThe first installment of the 2022 CFP rankings came out Tuesday night, and the committee's subjectivity is on full display. MSU alum and current reporter joins the program to discuss the CFB season so far, the MSU-UM fiasco, and why he believes Brian Kelly will win a Natty in Baton Rouge before his time in Death Valley is over. Picks for this weekend's slate are discussed. SGP celebrates its first anniversary on 11/5, thank y'all for everything.2022-11-041h 19The Splittin' Gaps PodcastNavigating the CFB Playoff Labyrinth with Martini and Beach + How NW can make the B10 ChampionshipTexas A&M is Dead, who is to blame for their inability to establish themselves as a contender during the Jimbo Era? We run through the scenarios that may present themselves to the Playoff Committee in the coming weeks, and Brendan Beachler has touched down in the Chi. 2022-10-281h 17The Splittin' Gaps PodcastWhat is a Franchise Quarterback + NFL/CFB/MLB Recap and The Return of Illini Football Feat. Ray KhashoWe discuss the obsession of NFL fanbases in defining/identifying their franchise quarterback, which might actually not be as important as people think. perhaps the greatest CFB atmosphere ever in Knoxville last weekend + the rest of Saturday's slate, the Bears are inept, and the Khash man returns to talk the meteoric rise of Illinois football this season.2022-10-211h 20The Splittin' Gaps PodcastFranchise Defining Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime!Yordan drops a nuke on Seattle, the Phillies are the most confident team left in the field, and more on the MLB Playoffs. The CFP will be cut in half after this week's matchups, and The Vols look to establish themselves as a legit top 4 team, and the Deep State is trying to deplatform me after handing out the Dante Pettis long reception winner this week.2022-10-151h 18The Splittin' Gaps PodcastMarty Gets Burned by Randal Grichuk (Again) +CFB/NFL Weekend Recap and MLB Playoff PreviewMizzou and their 260 lb. kicker almost take down the consensus #1 Georgia Bulldogs, Bryce Young Injury, Ohio State being classless as usual, and the Jayhawk dream stays alive in large part to George Ohanessian // The Lions have an electrifying offense beautifully paired with perhaps the worst defense to ever take an NFL field, the Eagles are elite, Rip Tua, and the Bears and Giants met for their annual not-so-professional football game // Randal Grichuk burns Marty, The expanded playoff has the boys juiced, Aaron Judge and the NYY have stolen the valor of much greater ongoing baseball storylines, and we give...2022-10-071h 04The Splittin' Gaps PodcastKansas Football School Confirmed + Somehow The SEC Has Gotten BetterRock(4-0)Chalk Jayhawk, Sam Hartman almost made Beachler cream, the SEC is actually better this year than years past, and Mel Tucker just robbed East Lansing harder than Tee Grizzly.2022-09-301h 11The Splittin' Gaps PodcastAn Irishman Walked Into the Shoe and Covered: Complete CFB Week 1 RecapHalf of the SPG Crew took on Columbus for the legendary Week 1 matchup in the Shoe, and the Irish covered. OSU underwhelmed, Utah broke the heart of Brendan Beachler, Georgia could probably win the AFC South, and a 2009 Natty rematch in Austin this weekend. Tap in.2022-09-1000 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastThe Revised CFP: How SGP Started the Movement for the Expanded PlayoffWith the recent news circulating of the Playoff Committee's decision to expand the playoff, we revisit our discussion last year on how a 12 (or 8) team playoff could be seamlessly integrated into the Ney Year's 6 bowl infrastructure. Don't let the MSM fool you, we here at SGP moved the needle enough to make this happen, we walked so ESPN/FOX could run.2022-09-0507 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastNotre Dame vs. Ohio State: Blue Blood Seasons' on the Line in Week 1The Freeman Era kicks off with perhaps the greatest test the Irish could face: Going into the Shoe week 1 against a generation Buckeye side. Can the new-look Irish put up a fight against this juggernaut Ohio State squad? Get ready, because Here Come the Irish.2022-09-0142 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastBlood on The Wire: Episode 1'Blood on The Wire' is SGP's all-new, full-length Fantasy Football show for the 2022-23 NFL Season. We will be following all things FF from week 1 to week 16: the booms, the busts, the heartbreaks, and the triumphs that come throughout a season of the greatest game in the world- Fantasy Football.2022-08-3051 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastWe're Back, And So Is College FootballSeason II of SGP is finally here, and Episode 1 comes just in time for the start of the 2022-23 football calendar. Is Texas back? Does USC have the chops to rep the Pac-12 in the postseason? Why does Ray Khasho love Texas A&M so much? I don't know, but we are back, and we're not going anywhere.2022-08-151h 10The Splittin' Gaps PodcastThe CHOP SHOP feat. Nicky Bins and "Ripper" SpesiaWe go everywhere from a household pantie debacle to Peter Francis Geraci, to eating Hot Cheetos and 7/11 pizza for breakfast on this episode of SPG. Tune in for the most heinous episode in this podcast's history.2022-05-231h 06The Splittin' Gaps PodcastMLB First Impressions/Can The Bulls Take This Series?The Cubs are off to a solid start on the Northside, while injuries and a lack of hustle are plaguing the Southsiders. Also, with the Bulls taking home court, can they take Game 3 and put the pressure on the reigning champs?2022-04-2254 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastOpening Day 2022Marty and I break down where the Sox and Cubs stand as the 2022 campaign gets underway, the eventful offseason, and who we think will be playing in late October.2022-04-0832 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastIt was always the Kansas JayhawksWe recap the Final Four, bid Coach K good riddance, and explain why a Jayhawk championship made too much sense.2022-04-0828 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastThe Mars Franklin ConversationFellow Niles Niles grad Mars Franklin talks with the boys about his All-Conference season at UIC, hooping in Chicago, and his recent decision to declare for the 2022 NBA Draft. Great hooper, better dude, can't wait to see what's next for this kid. 2022-04-0809 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastThe Sweet 16 and How We Got Here: A Breakdown of Every Game Thus FarMartini and Chucky Gaps break down every game of the tournament so far. Illinois exposed, St. Peter's is America's sweetheart, The Coach K Show, and a message from Bill Self's biggest Truther. All that and more on this week's episode.2022-03-251h 29The Splittin' Gaps PodcastWelcome to MarchMarch is upon us, and that means an entire month of CBB excitement, ecstasy, tragedy, and greatness. We are here to cover it all. Also, MLB needs to be much, much better.2022-03-0451 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastSplittin' Gaps Live From Bincy, Matt Nagy Most Likely to get Catfished and All-Star WeekendThe boys were down in Cincy for the biggest game of the year, Drew Sample got robbed of MVP, we give out our 2022 NFL Superlatives, and we can't wait for the Celebrity All-Star Game. Listen for a good laugh.2022-02-1859 minThe Splittin' Gaps PodcastGreatest SB Moments Draft, Prop Madness, and College Basketball is in Full ForceSuper Bowl week is here, and so are the countless obscure prop bets that come with it. We draft the greatest SB moments in recent memory, give you our best bets for this Sunday, and catch you up on all things College Basketball with conference tournaments right around the corner. Let's Ride. Shoutout Drew Sample.2022-02-111h 23
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastInterlude 1: Intentionality with Sem and PGOn the first interlude in Splittin' Gaps history, myself, Sem, and PG dive deep into some of the problems confronting young people in today's day and age. Mental health, social media, and finding a balance. We all have a story to tell. Here's ours.2022-02-031h 04
The Splittin' Gaps PodcastDivisional Round For the Ages, Allen vs. Mahomes All-Time Duel, Bengals to the AFC 'Ship, Hypocrisy in MLB, Greatest Games DraftRecapping perhaps the greatest weekend of football in NFL History, the future of the Allen-Mahomes duel, only some cheaters get hosed by MLB, and the greatest football games the boys have ever seen snake draft. All that and a sneak peak of Sem's new album on Episode 7 of The Splittin' Gaps Podcast. Let's ride2022-01-281h 22The Splittin' Gaps PodcastBills Pitch a Perfect Game, Joe Burrow Clutches Up, Christian Barmore FTW, and Are You Entitled to a Nickname?Buffalo dismantles New England, Wincinnati is on to the divisional, Christian Barmore becomes the latest celebration watcher gone viral, and are middling athletes like Donovan Peoples-Jones deserving of their nickname? All that and more on this week's episode. Let's ride.2022-01-211h 26The Splittin' Gaps PodcastListener Questions Answered, Bowl Season Recap, NFL Playoff Preview and Predictions, Bulls and Bears BreakdownGeorgia wins the Natty, Big Ben sneaks his way in the 'yoffs for one last dance, Previews on all the matchups across the NFL Playoffs, the Bulls are legit and the Bears need answers. All that and more on this episode of The Splittin' Gaps Podcast.2022-01-141h 32The Splittin' Gaps PodcastNFL Playoff Picture, Bowl Season Pick 'EmThe boys taka a deep dive into the divisional playoff races and how the playoffs would look if the season ended today, then get into every bowl matchup from the Frisco Bowl to the Cotton Bowl. (Matt Nagy Slander Warning)2021-12-171h 22The Splittin' Gaps PodcastThe Biggest CFB Breakdown of the YearThe comprehensive breakdown of College Football's biggest week: Conference Championships, New Year's 6, CFP, and the craziest coaching carousel in recent memory. Biggest Episode in Splittin' Gaps History.2021-12-081h 23The Splittin' Gaps PodcastMLB Awards/Free Agency, CFP Outlook, and NFL Contenders and PretendersBack with Marty Ryan and Brendan Beachler as we discuss some of the biggest news in this MLB free agency class, the paths for all top 10 CFB teams to make the playoffs, and the teams to watch as the second half of the NFL season gets underway.2021-11-201h 33The Splittin' Gaps PodcastSplittin' Gaps #1: The Boys Get You Caught Up On All Things NFL, CFB, and NCAABI am joined by Brendan Beachler and Marty Ryan as we breakdown the controversial first playoff rankings, the Braves winning the World Series, some NFL thoughts, and a look into the College Basketball season just around the corner.2021-11-051h 14