The NFL season is rolling and the MLB Postseason is here! Charles and Mike react to a variety of football stories ranging from a penalty for “simulating using the restroom,” to fines for simulating chugging beer (or juice?). Plus, Charles has his first experience with NFL RedZone, MLB again misses a chance to finish the regular season strong, and NBC takes over Wild Card round coverage. Then, Jason joins to discuss how he would punish Manchester City, tip his cap to multiple retiring MLB broadcasters, and tell Charles why he doesn’t like Oasis.

It was a very explicit week around the sports world! Charles and Mike react to a wild Week 2 in the NFL that included more quarterback injuries, hot turf, and Tom Brady going NSFW on-air. Plus, ESPN pays Joe Buck but hasn’t extended Troy Aikman yet, Ole Miss gets revenge in Lane Kiffin’s dramatic return, and a freak accident in MLB. Jason’s Wormbyte eulogizes the Giants’ season after one week of glory, and Mike needs your help to learn more about this week’s Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment!

The sports world lost a legend this week as the great Barry Melrose passed away at age 70. Charles opens the episode paying tribute to his friend and reminiscing on their time together at the NHL. Mike joins to discuss the NFL’s low-quality but high-drama opening night game, 49ers-Rams from Australia and on Netflix, and Roger Goodell’s latest extension. Then, it was one of the greatest days in tennis history, but how can we prevent marquee US Open matches from finishing at 3:30 in the morning? Jason uses his experience as the Senior Vice President of CW Sports to provide insight into the clock controversy in Ann Arbor and power outage in Tallahassee. Plus, Dr. Mike Smith has dreams of becoming the NFL’s first two-way coach.

We contemplated taking the week off, but the sports world doesn’t sleep! Charles and Mike break down the NBA’s punishment of the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and discuss who the “winners” and “losers” are from the saga. Then, Stan Kroenke adds baseball to his portfolio by buying the lowly Los Angeles Angels, Tony Romo pleads no contest while his CBS future remains uncertain, and Charles has thoughts on Novak Djokovic’s early, but gracious, exit from the US Open. Plus, Jason’s Wormbyte covers Week 1 of the college football season, and a belated “Mike Smith Day” celebration!

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This week, Charles and Mike start on a somber note by diving into the latest study regarding the NFL and CTE. Then they pivot to the crazy new trend of pros trying to return to college, and the conferences' efforts to stop it. Plus, Jed York’s embarrassing arrest, the Deshaun Watson saga hits another low in Cleveland, and a hidden gem at the very expensive US Open. Jason’s Wormbyte covers more change coming to the PGA Tour and a not-so-good advertising moment, while Mike has been so busy we needed a retroactive Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week!

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We’re back! This week, Charles and Mike dive into Mark Walter’s shocking Lakers sale, the ongoing Clippers/Kawhi Leonard saga, and Russell Westbrook’s legacy. Then, MLB continues to fall flat, from missed home runs to poor Field of Dreams Game ratings. Plus, Charles’ shocking take on the Jayden Daniels vs. LSU feud, CBS benches Tony Romo (for good?), and Roger Goodell says a non-US based franchise is “inevitable.” Jason’s Wormbyte covers Don Garber’s tenure as MLS Commissioner, and the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week sees Mike entering ANOTHER Hall of Fame.

With Mike out celebrating LeBron’s Philly move, Jason steps into his seat! He and Charles discuss the king’s decision, and then break down all of the latest FIFA drama. Also, Netflix’s hire of Luke Kuechly as their top NFL analyst has Charles wondering, and things go from bad to worse for Bill Belichick and Mike Lombardi at UNC. Plus, Jason’s Wormbyte on an epic moment in… Gaelic football?!

We already miss the World Cup, but the show goes on! This week, Charles and Mike discuss if that was the greatest sporting event ever, and then react to Spain’s victory, the massive Final ratings, the crowded halftime show, FOX’s coverage, the upcoming TV rights negotiations, and so much more! Plus, LeBron Watch (annoyingly) continues, the latest round of layoffs at ESPN, MLB continues to swing and miss on big events, the Seahawks sell for a record price, and Producer Joe’s rant on Tom Brady jumping the shark. Jason’s Wormbyte covers the good and the bad of the World Cup, and the Dr. Mike Smith Moment of the Week has Mike suffering an identity crisis.