The StareDown: Recent Episodes
Bill Risser
Take a Realtor from Columbus, OH and a Commercial hardware salesman from Cummins, GA, and a Title Guy from St. Petersburg, FL and let them talk sports once a week and what do you get? The STAREDOWN - Sports Talk and Real Estate.
the boys are back, well at least 3 of them. Sean, Todd and Anthony pick their teams for the PGA Championship at Souther Hills. Bill get the leftovers, but likes his team a lot!
Sean, Todd and Anthony hold down the fort once again as Bill works with Australia (virtually). Lots to cover with March Madness, NBA, MLB, NHL, and the drama that has dogged the PGA Tour.291
Sean, Todd and Anthony share whats going on in the world of sports and their lives. Bill is on assignment with RateMyAgent once again. The travel schedule is supposed to lighten up in May!
After a bit of a break, the boys get back together to share thoughts on the SuperBowl, the PGA Tour, and life in general.
The boys are back in town! Sean, Todd, Anthony and Bill return to talk CFP Championship, NFL playoffs, Aussie Open, EPL, NBA and College Basketball!
The boys catch up with Mal and the new knee, NFL, NCAA football and basketball, NHL and the NBA.
After a few weeks of crazy schedules, the boys are back and intact. MLB, CFP and the NFL take most of the time on this week's breakdown.
Bill is on assignment in Las Vegas (right!) so Sean, Todd and Mal will chat about the week in sports.
This week, Bill is out on assignment, and Sean, Todd, and Anthony catch up after a bit of a break for the show. MLB, NFL and NCAA football take center stage on this episode
This week it's coverage of the Ryder Cup trouncing by the US team, MLB, NCAA Football, NFL, and the AFL or Australian Football League Grand Final!
This week, the boys cover the MLB playoff chase, NCAA football, the NFL and the upcoming Ryder Cup matches.
The boys return after a summer hiatus to talk Tour Championship, Solheim Cup, US Open Tennis, MLB, NCAA Football and the NFL. Whew!
We are down a wheel this week as Bill had a road trip to Austin for work. Sean, Todd and Mal fill the void covering MLB, PGA Soccer and even a bit of Ted Lasso. Enjoy!
This week, the boys are joined by Che Brewer as the NBA season wraps up with a Bucks Championship. MLB, PGA, Golf Cup and the Olympics get some airtime too!
The boys cover The Open championship, MLB, and a bit of the NBA. It's a light week, but the sidebar convo's are good!
This week is all about Championships! The Lightning, Novak and Ash, as well as Italy all claim Championships this week! We also do our picks for the final major fo the year in golf, The Open Championship.
This week, the boys recorded as Mal and Bill stared down the barrel of Hurricane Elsa. Lots to cover with Europa 2020, NHL, Wimbledon, NBA, MLB, PGA and Nathans Hot dog Eating Contest!
This week, Euro 2020 gets a little extra attention, as well as The Travelers, The NBA Conference Finals, The Stanley Cup Finals (Go Bolts!) and Shohei!!
The boys cover the 2021 US Open at Torry Pines and the incredible Jon Rahm win. Hockey, NBA, MLB, Soccer and the NCAA Supreme Court decision are also covered.
This week the boys cover The Memorial, MLB, NBA, NHL, USNMT and Bill's Step Challenge!!
The usual this week, if NBA and NHL playoffs, French Open with Naomi Osaka controversy, Indy 500, and the Rays tearing up the league are considered normal!
The primary focus this week is the 103rd PGA Championship and Phil Mickelson's run at history.
PGA Championship takes center stage this wee as the guys pick their teams. We also chat up NBA, MLB, EPL and Sunderland!!
This week, it's the Wells Fargo at Quail Hollow, MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL and the Kentucky Derby. Throw in a bit of EPL and Sunderland FC, and you have a great Episode 265!
This week, the RE of StareDown gets a bit more play as the boys get going down the housing market and some interesting stats. Then they head off to the Kentucky Derby, The Valspar, The Draft, NBA, NHL, MLB, EPL, and AFL!
Lots to cover this week as the boys chat about the PGA Tour, MLB, NBA, NHL, EPL, and the AFL (Austalian Rules Football). We also get into a bit of a discussion about the appraisal issues the current real estate market is presenting.
This week we talk Hideki Matsuyama and the 2021 Masters. The first Japanese man to win a major goes big by winning at Augusta! We also listen to Todd complain about a bad call at a Braves game.
The gang gets together to talk about their favorite Masters stories and pick their teams for the week.
This week the boys cover the return of Jordan Spieth to the winners circle, MLB 2021 season opens, and the Final Four in NCAA Mens and Womens Basektball.
Quick show covering the WGC, Puntacana, and March Madness. Looking forward to Opening Day this Thursday!
It's all about March Madness this week on The Staredown. The bubble version is quite different, but having the tournament back is awesome! We also quickly cover PGA, EPL, Tennis and MLB.
The boys cover 2 big events this week. The Players Championship and the brackets are out for March Madness!
Lots of golf as we cover the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Throw in a bit of NHL, NBA, NCAA basketball, EPL and Indy Car and you have a tight 52 minutes!
The boys talk Australian Open, The Genesis, and even Sunderland's climb to the Champions Division!
The boys cover the Big Game and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rout of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Waste Management and the EPL also get some love.
Episode 250! The StareDown reaches a big milestone. We celebrate by covering the Farmers Open at Torrey Pines and give our predictions for Super Bowl LV in Tampa!
A lot of talk about Championship Weekend in the NFL. Some of the crew had good weekends, others not so much. EPL gets a little love as well as Hank Aaron. Thanks Mal!
In a quick, between the Sunday NFL games episode, Sean, Todd and Bill cover the CFP Championship Game, The NFL Divisional Playoff Games, NHL, NBA, EPL and the Australia Open.
After a quick Tommy Lasorda tribute, it's all football on Episode 247. Super Wild Card Weekend and the CFP Championship Game.
Primarily football this week as the New Years Bowl games coincide with the final season of the NFL.
Recap of the last week of 2020 during the last show of 2020! Hot Stove League in MLB, EPL chat (thanks Ted Lasso!) NBA and big wrap up with NCAA Football and the NFL! Happy New Year from The StareDown Crew!
A whole lot of College Football and the NFL is covered this week. Throw in a bit of EPL and Charlie Woods to round out the episode.
Che is back in town! Che Brewer joins Sean, Todd, Anthony and Bill as the gang covers MSL, LPGA, NCAA Football and Basketball, NFL and the NBA!
This week is all about football, with a quick stop in Tucson for the Champions for Charity Golf event. All agree Phil makes this event great! Football started on Thanksgiving and rolled right on through Tuesday Dec 1st.
Mostly a football kind of week, but a bit of PGA, EPL, NCAA hoops and some notes on the NBA draft and free agency from Che Brewer. NCAA Football and the NFL get the lions share of the coverage.
It's Masters Week - in November?? Yep. the Green Jackets put together an amazing tournament in 2020. Amazing videography, incredible story lines, and a record performance from the #1 player in the world. It was so much fun. College football and the NFL also get some love.
Master week is here! In November? Yep, and the boys get together to pick their teams and promptly talk crap about each others teams! They also talk NASCAR, CFB, NFL and a lot of golf, a lot.
This week the boys wrap up the World Series and Kevin Cash's decision to pull Blake Snell, PGA, NCAA Football, NFL and a touch of EPL. As always, we find out what the boys are up to this week.
This week, the boys focus on MLB, NFL and College Football. THere is also a discussion about a recent trip to Pinehurst, NC.!
The ALCS and NLCS get a lot of love this week as both series go the distance. We also cover all football and a splash of EPL, the other football.
Busy week in spots with championships in the NBA and The French Open, MLB Playoffs, PGA Tour , College Football and the NFL.
The foursome is back as Bill returns to the show from his 2-week hiatus with RateMyAgent. The usual suspects are covered with baseball, basketball, EPL, NLF and College football all discussed
SEC is Back! 2 of the boys will be very excited! This week coverage includes The Stanley Cup, MLB Playoffs, NBA Playoffs, PGA Tour, French Open, NFL, CFB, and a touch of EPL. Enjoy!
The boys (minus Bill, out on assignment) talk about the US Open and The Beast, Bryson DeChambeau and his historic victory at Winged Foot. MLB, NFL, NCAA Football and more are covered this week!
As we often do, we are sharing a bonus episode to preview the 2020 US Open Championship at Winged Foot Golf Club in New York. Joining the regular foursome is Ryan Carpenter, Sean's son and a freshmen at Mississippi St. Ryan is in the PGM program, looking to enter the golf profession as a PGA Club Professional. Also joining us is Dylan Malafronte, head pro at Frederica Golf Club and Anthony's son. Listen in as we breakdown the tournament and draft our teams for the week.
There are so many sports taking place, we are doing 2 shows this week! On Wednesday, we will do a special US Open Preview show. For EP 230, we talk about US Open Tennis, NHL playoffs, NBA Playoffs, MLB, College Football and Opening week for the NFL!
Lots of sports to cover, including the Tour Championship/FEDEX Cup, MLB, US Open Tennis, The Kentucky Derby, NHL, NBA and more!
This week the boys cover the BMW Championship, College Football, MLB, NBA and a bit of Soccer. They also talk about the life of John Thompson too.
The boys cover the FedEx Cup, NBA and NHL playoffs, MLB, and the ongoing drama that is College Football. Special shout out to Mia Malafronte for the awesome tribute to her brother, Chip Malafronte with her version of Sunday Gravy.
Episode 226 is live with chatter about the NHL playoffs, specifically the Bolts 3-1 lead on the Blue Jackets, NBA playoffs, MLB, NFL, PGA, College Football and Anthony's trip to CT to honor his late cousin, Chip Malafronte.
Recap of the 2020 PGA Championship dominates this episode, as well as MLB, NHL, NCAAF and NBA.
On this special episode, John Sanders, from Las Vegas and a PGA Member, joins the boys to preview the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park. John also hosts The John Sanders Podcast.
MLB is back! For now. Fingers are crossed as the boys discuss the Opening Weekend of play for the Boys of Summer. (Wow, that really applies this season!) They also cover PGA, NBA, EPL and a bit more this week. No timne for Mt Rushmore! Thank God!
This week, we chat about The Memorial, NASCAR, NBA, EPL and the return of MLB! Sweet Sixteen this week is condiments! Thanks Todd!
PGA Tour, NASCAR, EPL and MLS, MLB and NBA all get a touch of coverage. This weeks Mt Rushmore is your top 4 most influential albums!
This week, Sean has 2 full pages of notes on sports!! The gang talks PGA Tour, NASCAR, EPL, NBA, MLB and NHL! This week's Mt Rushmore forces each host to name their favorite team while in high school, and then build their Mt Rushmore for that team.
Che drops in this week as the NBA and MLB start the process of ramping up for their COVID-19 shortened seasons. We also chat about Liverpool, Hamlin & Harvick and this week, Sean's Top 20 is our 4 favorite actors.
This week, the boys talk Talladega Nights and Harbor Town. Todd also breaks the news about MLB reaching a tentative agreement to get back on the diamond. The Sweet Sixteen this week is board games!
This week the boys cover in depth the return of the PGA Tour in Dallas. The Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club was star-studded and provided one more outlet for sports fans. They also cover a bit of EPL, NASCAR and MLB's woes.
The boys cover the return of the PGA Tour, EPL, NASCAR and MLB This week's Mt Rushmore is "If You Could Play a Pro Sport, What Would it Be?"
The boys talk MLB, NBA, NHL and Euro Soccer. This week's Mt Rushmore comes from Carp - Cookies!!
This week, the boys get to cover The Match 2 - Champions for Charity. They have a great time sharing their favorite lines from the match and all agree the event was epic! Mt Rushmore this week is from Todd, and is guilty pleasure movies you cannot stop watching if you happen across it while flipping channels.
We have live sports! A golf exhibition in Florida ad a NASCAR race in South Carolina! We also chat about MLB, The Last Dance, and chat ice cream for this week's Mt Rushmore!
This week's Mt Rushmore is TV Mom's, suggested by Anthony Malafronte. And a touch of sports too...
This week, the passing of Don Shula is discussed, as well as tentative return dates for professional sports. Only time will tell. This week's My Rushmore is from Sean - Top TV Cop Shows. Even with Shula fresh on our minds, no picked Miami Vice. Go figure.
The boys cover the NFL Draft, a bit about MLS, Brockmire and the Mount Rushmore of College Football Unis!
Anthony Malafronte joins the boys again as the PGA Tour plans are discussed, the NFL Draft gets the StareDown treatment and this week's Mt Rushmore is Beatle's songs!
We have a special guest this week as Todd Meininger's nephew, Jake Dreilinger, joins Sean, Todd, Anthony and Bill on the show. We chat NFL Draft and the weak Horse game. Mt Rushmore this week is comedians!
Now a full month without sports, the boys discuss the revamped PGA Tour for the fall and then hit the Pint Glass O' Discussion and the Mt Rushmore of Sports Announcers.
As we enter week 3 with no sports, the StareDown manages to record one of our longest shows. Anthony Malafronte of the My Tampa Agent team joins us as a special guest for Episode 206.
The Tom Brady trade tops the sports talk this week as we are 3 weeks deep into the cessation of all sports. The Pint Glass of Discussion returns for a limited run!
Episode 203 features the Arnold Palmer Open, NBA, NCAA Mens Basketball, Soccer from Todd and what the boys are up to this week.
This week, it's a quick show as it's that time of the year. PGA, NHL, NBA, MLB and a bit of EPL round out the week. And, Bill and TOdd finally meet in person!
Another Monday episode features an emergency goalie, a female college basketball superstar, one lucky NASCAR driver, a rough week for the top 10 in NCAA Men's basketball, and much more on Episode 201!
The whole crew is back together as Che brings the NBA heat, Todd talks Sunderland Football, Bill goes off on the Astros and Sean ties it all together. College Basketball, NASCAR and the PGA Tour also get some love.
The boys talk all about Super Bowl 54, including the halftime show, the Australian Open, The Waste Management Open, College Hoops and a bit of FA Cup.
The boys cover the NHL at the All-Star break, College Basketball, The FA Cup in England and the NBA, including breaking news of Kobe Bryant's death at the time of recording.
This week, Sean, Todd and Bill chat about the NFC and AFC Championship games, wrap up the CFP Championship, debate a bit about Tim Tebow, hit on the NHL, NBA, and College Basketball, and share thoughts on the cheating scandal in MLB.
This week, the division round of the NFL playoffs takes center stage, followed closely by the CFP Championship game between LSU and Clemson. Listen in for the boy's picks and analysis of the week in sports.
This week the boys continue the wrap-up of the College Football Bowl Season and check out the Wild Card round of the NFL.
The boys recap the Peach Bowl and Fiesta Bowl with local supporters for the winners, Brent Lancaster of LSU and David Seavers of Clemson. They breakdown the CFP Championship game and make their predictions.
David Seaver (Clemson) and Doyle Rausch (Ohio St) join Sean, Bill and Todd and breakdown the upcoming Fiesta Bowl match up between OSU and Clemson.
This week, the boys bring in a special guest, Brent Lancaster, to cover the Peach Bowl matchup between LSU and Oklahoma. Brent is a native of Baton Rouge and an LSU alum. Brent also helps out during the show as College Football and Basketball as well as the NFL are discussed.
Che is on assignment, so Sean, Todd and Bill cover the NFL, NCAA Basketball and spend much of the show breaking down the American victory at The President's Cup.
CFP dominates the discussion this week with a look at the past Championship Week. NFL, NBA, College BBall and a touch of EPL.
The boys cover a busy Rivalry Week in College Football and lots of College Basketball action. NFL, NBA and EPL round out the episode.
This week, it's NCAA Football and Basketball, NBA and the NFL. Looking forward to having Todd back next week!
This week the boys cover NCAA and Pro Football, College and Pro Basketball, A bit of baseball and Mile Garrett.
Lots to cover this week including NCAA Basketball and Football, NHL, EPL, MLS, and the NFL.
Che Brewer joins Sean, Todd and Bill to provide his NBA insights as the season gets rolling. Sean and Todd cover the Florida-Georgia tilt and the World Series is recapped as well as the rest of NCAA and NFL Football.
The boys talk World Series, Gator Football and the rest of NCAAF and wrap up with the NFL. Bill brings up the top rivalries in sports and quotes scientists with interesting top rivalries.
With the big UF win over Auburn, you can be sure Todd and Sean will focus on that game in Ep. 182. MLB playoffs get quite a bit of run too!
Scheduling issues delayed this week's episode so the boys get a good look at last week and preview this week in the NCAA and the NFL. Baseball is also in the home stretch and gets a look-see.
Sean, Todd and Bill cover Week 2 in the NFL and Week 3 in College Football. They also chat a bit about MLB, EPL and golf!
With the NFL kicking off this week, the gang covers Week 1, college football, and touch of MLB and the US Open Finals.
The boys discuss week one of college football and the upcoming week one of the NFL. EPL, MLB and US Open tennis are quickly touched on as well.
Ep 176 spends a lot of time on the Gators-Canes matchup in Orlando during "Week 0." We also talk Andrew Luck, Tour Championship, EPL and MLB.
Only one more week to the first College Football game of the year as Florida meets The U in Orlando. Heavy football programming begins next week. This week, the boys cover FedEx Cup, MLB and the EPL.
Episode 174 has the boys itching to get to football season, but in the meantime, EPL, MLB, and the FedEx Cup playoffs in the PGA will have to make do.
Episode 173 covers MLB and the trade deadline, the NBA moves, PGA Tour and we touch on the EPL season starting next week.
This week we cover the PGA Tour, MLB, a bit of Che and the NBA and Sean asks us to identify our wishlist sorts road trip.
Episode 171focuses on the 148th Open Championship and Shane Lowry's runaway win and Major League Baseball as we head into the Dog Days of Summer.
Sean, Todd and Bill pick their teams for the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Who wins the sixer? Only time will tell!
Episode 169 goes long to cover Women's World Cup, Wimbledon, PGA, NBA Free Agency, and the MLB All-Star Break.
Episode 168 focuses on the happenings around the NBA, with the draft and the free agent signing period fast approaching. The boys also chat about MLB, NCAA World Series, Women's World Cup and the PGA.
Majority of Ep 167 goes to Gary Woodland and his US Open triumph. NBA gets a look as well as MLB and Women's World Cup.
This week, the boys cover the NHL and NBA finals, a bit of MLB and Women's World Cup, and the Canadian Open and a bit of a preview of this weeks US Open at Pebble Beach
Che Brewer returns to add his NBA insights and share his Kentucky Derby adventures. Todd covers Liverpool's Champions League title and we also cover the MLB, PGA and bit of NCAA softball and baseball.
Episode 164 covers the start of the NBA and NHL Finals, Women's NCAA Softball, EPL promotion, PGA, including the upcoming Memorial, the loss of Bill Buckner, and a bit on Indy 500 as well. We hope to have Che back next week too!
Episode 163 has a heavy focus on the PGA Championship as well as NHL and NBA playoffs, MLB and the EPL.
Episode 162 spends 20 minutes talking EPL and all things Euro soccer! Listen in as Todd shares his nearly encyclopedic knowledge of the world's most popular sport. NBA and NHL playoffs are covered as well as the upcoming PGA Championship at Bethpage Black.
Episode 161 covers The Kentucky Derby and the ruling of the Stewards, NBA and NHL playoffs, the nailbiting for the EPL title and a bit of MLB.
Episode 160 covers the second round of the NBA and NHL playoffs, the NFL Draft, MLB, and the PGA tour.
Episode 159 finds Sean wrapping up the CBUS Blue Jacket sweep of the Lightning, as ell as a recap of both the NHL and NBA playoffs. The boys also chat about MLB, NFL Draft, PGA tour and Soccer around the world.
On this special episode, Sean, Todd, and Bill make their picks for The Masters as well as share thoughts and stories about the season's first Major.
We are missing Che for Episode 152 and we expect him back for next week. Sean, Todd and Bill run through EPL, NFL, NHL, NBA and NCAA Men's Basketball news. We did not get to Bryce Harper but will get on that next week!
Episode 151 features Sean, Todd and Che as Bill was deep in the Academy Awards and his wife Cindy's birthday!!
The boys cover the EPL, PGA, NHL, NBA, NCAA Basketball and MLB in a busy week!
Lots to cover this week for Episode 150. The Genesis Open, Daytona 500, NHL, NBA All Star coverage and what's up in the MLB.
Episode 149 covers the NHL, a lot of NBA with Che back in the house, NCAA basketball and a bit of the AAF.
In Episode 148, it's all Super Bowl and Waste Management Open. We share our thoughts on the game as well as Johnny Miller's final broadcast with NBC.
Episode 147 covers the Australian Open, Farmers Open, FA Cup, College Hoops, NHL and of course, The Big Game!
The guys cover the AFC and NFC Championships and all the controversy. Che hits the NBA, Todd the EPL and Bill the Aussie Open.
The boys cover the National Championship game won by Clemson, the NFL Divisional Playoffs, the NBA, EPL, and the Australian Open. There is also a bit of discussion about the CF Bowl Pool.
A look at Wild Card Weekend, as well as a brief run through the NHL, NBA and EPL. THe prime focus for this week's episode is a breakdown of The CFP National Championship game. Thanks David and Mike for joining us and supporting your schools!
The last episode of 2018 primarily covers Week 17 of the NFL and the College Bowl season. Yes, the Gators win over Michigan gets a little extra love.
We wrap up the CFP review shows with the Orange Bowl breakdown. Thanks to Alyssa Hellman (Oklahoma) and Mike Randall (Alabama) for sharing their knowledge and breaking down the upcoming #1 vs #4 showdown. Of course, we touch on the EPL, MLB, NHL, and the NFL too!
For Episode 141, we bring a couple guests on to discuss the Cotton Bowl Game on December 29th. What better way to break down the CFP semifinal than to chat with alumni from Clemson and Notre Dame? We do that with David Seaver (Clemson) and David Dilenschneider (ND) on this special StareDown episode.
In Episode 140, the boys make their annual Bowl Game picks. Can Bill defend his title? Only time will tell!
Episode 139 focuses on Football, meaning NCAA, NFL, MLS and EPL! Che takes a break this week so Sean, Todd, and Bill give their takes on the week that was.
This week, the boys talk about Tiger/Phil, Che's first VGK game in Vegas, the NFL, and the NCAA slate over the weekend. Of course, there was ample discussion about the CFP too!
The gang chats briefly about the NBA, EPL, NASCAR, PGA, MLB and then focuses on NCAA Football and the NFL.
Episode 136 - Che is back and gives his usual in-depth look at the NBA. The rest of the show includes MLB, NHL, NFL, and NCAA Football.
On Episode 134, Che Brewer returns to the lineup to report on the Early news out of the NBA. The World Series, NFL, NCAA Football also get covered.
In Episode 133, Sean, Todd, and Bill focus mainly on the MLB playoffs, as well as College and Pro Football. There are quick hits on the NBA, NHL and Todd's EPL
Episode 132 finds Che back with the gang as the NBA kicks of the 2018-19 season this week. Lots to talk about with MLB League Championship Series, NCAA Football, NFL and more!
The boys are deep in football gear as week 6 in college and week 5 in the NFL are nearly in the books. They also chat about the Division Series in MLB. Will there be three sweeps?
Episode 130 - This week, the boys cover Games 163 in MLB, the Ryder Cup, NCAA Football and the NFL at the quarter pole.
Episode 129 covers the last week of MLB, week 3 of the NFL, week 4 of College Football and Tiger Woods at the Tour Championship!
Episode 128 is packed with talk about the FedEx Cup, Major League Baseball, of course, the NFL and College Football.
Episode 127 - The boys cover the US Open and Serena's meltdown, College Football Week 2 and the Opening Week for the NFL. You can rest assured that Sean and Todd do not duck the Kentucky-Florida SEC tilt.
Episode 126 features week 1 of the college football season. The boys comment on the Top 25 teams and outcomes, especially Miami and Notre Dame. Florida gets it usual love and Che shares his in-person account of the UW-Auburn tilt. Golf, Tennis, EPL and MLB also get covered. Che adds a late curve with WNBA news too!
Episode 125 brings the word of college football one week closer! The boys do cover the FedEx playoffs, MLB stretch run, EPL and the NFL first, but Sean and Todd find their glory with the imminent return of NCAA Football and the resultant talk about the sport. Check out a heavy dose of SEC football next week!!
In Episode 124, the boys talk beanball in baseball, Fedex Cup playoffs, EPL (well Todd does), upcoming College Football season and the new rules in the NFL.
Episode 123 focuses on the 2018 PGA Championship. Brooks Koepka gets his third major in the last 7 attempts, but the focus was on Tiger Woods and his final round 64 for a solo 2nd place finish. The boys also touch on NFL pre-season, MLB and EPL.
Episode 122 - The WGC event in Akron dominates this weeks Staredown. JT looks to be in great shape as the season's final major hits St. Louis next week. The boys also chat about the NFL HOF Class of 2018 and discuss the ESPN College Football ranking of great teams in the last 20 years.
Episode 121 of The Staredown covers the Canadian Open, a little NBA drama, a quick hit on the Tour de France and NFL and some stories from the guys about the MLB Hall of Famer's inducted on July 29th.
Episode 120 finds the boys discussing The Open Championship and Molinari's win, Tiger's near miss and Jordan's melt-down. NBA, MLB and Bama's new cafeteria also enter the conversation. And for die-hard cyclists, the Tour de France gets a mention!
Episode 119 is heavy on World Cup, as Sean quizzes the gang about the tournament and soccer in general. Wimbledon gets it's due as does the Open Championship and the All-Star break in MLB.
Episode 118 covers World Cup Quarters, NBA free agency, a little PGA Tour and the MLB All-Star Game, the best all-star game in sports! Sorry for the horrific snub Blake Snell!
Episode 117 covers the LeBron to the Lakers story from July 1st. Oh, and a little thing called the World Cup as the knockout round continues. Two matches end in PK's? Nice. SO, NBA, Soccer, MLB, and Tiger on the prowl. Enjoy.
Episode 116 is World Cup heavy and rightly so. It was a big week in the biggest sporting event in the world. Argentina's woes, Germany's amazing victory and we still have more pool play to go! MLB, PGA and some NBA are covered too.
Episode 115 focuses on the 118th US Open at Shinnecock Hills. Brooks Koepka goes back to back and Phil Mickelson gets frisky with the rules. Also, Che Brewer, our NBA Insider, talks about the upcoming draft and free agency. MLB and World Cup also get covered.
Episode 114 is a special preview of the 2018 US Open. The boys discuss the tournament, pick their favorites and discuss some prop bets.
In Episode 113, the boys are joined again by Che Brewer out of Portland. The NBA and NHL finals are recapped, as well as the French Open and The Belmont and Triple Crown winner Justify. In a busy week, MLB, World Cup and the upcoming US Open at Shinnecock also get their due.
Episode 112 was recorded during Game 2 of The NBA Finals, as the Golden State Warriors opened up a 2-0 lead on the Cavaliers. That series was discussed as well as the Stanley Cup, The Memorial, The Franch Open, the US Women's Open and a bit of college baseball/softball.
Episode 111 - NBA playoffs and the NHL Finals dominate discussion this week. Toss in a bit on Michael Jordan-LeBron James debate re: who is best and a dash of Todd's soccer coverage and you have a recipe for fun!
Episode 110 - This week the guys continue analyzing the NBA and NHL playoffs. Che Brewer, our NBA Insider, looks at the East and West Conference Finals. A Stanley Cup featuring the VGK and the Bolts is one game away from reality. There may even be a dash of the royal wedding. Maybe.
Episode 109 focuses on The Players Championship and Webb Simpson's runaway win, Games 1 on the NHL Eastern and Western Conference Finals and a deep dive into the NBA Conference Finals with Che Brewer, our NBA Insider from Portland.
Episode 108 finds Che Brewer back with his analysis on the NBA playoffs. The Wells Fargo with Jason Day victorious is covered as well as MLB, The Premier League and a roundup of the NHL playoffs.
Episode 107 - Sean, Todd, and Bill are joined by Che from Portland again this week. Che breaks down the NBA playoffs for the show since the hosts just aren't that into the NBA. The team also touches on the PGA Tour, MLB, NFL Draft and the NHL playoffs.
Episode 106 finds the boys smack dab in the middle of the first round of the NBA and NHL playoffs. During Sean's trip to the PNW, he met Che Brewer in Portland. Che works for the Trailblazers and he joins this week's show to add a lot more depth to the NBA portion of The StareDown.
April 15, 2018 - Episode 105 finds the guys talking about NBA and NHL playoffs, baseball and a fun week in soccer. Sean call's in from his first trip to Portland and lays out his plans to explore the Pacific Northwest.
Episode 104 recaps the story lines from the 2018 Masters. Patrick Reed's victory had challengers, and Reed valiantly held off all comers with passion, timely putting and grinding it out. The boys also talk about the NHL playoffs, the NBA season and the impressive start by Shohei Ohtani of the Angels.
Episode 103 was recorded right before tip-off of the Men's NCAA Championship Basketball Game. The boys also discuss the Women's Final Four, PGA and LPGA events from the weekend and spend some time discussing the upcoming Masters, arguably the most anticipated golf tournament in years.
Episode 102 finds the boys talking March Madness as the Final FOur has been identified. Villanova or Kansas? Michigan or Cinderella Loyola Chicago? Only time will tell. Also, the match play is over so The Masters is just over 10 days away. We can't remember a more anticipated tournament!
Episode 101 - Just two topics this week. March Madness and The Arnold Palmer Invitational. Enough said.
Episode 100 - The StareDown has hit the century mark! For this special episode, the boys focus on Tiger's return and 2nd place Valspar finish and the release of the 2018 NCAA College Basketball Brackets.
Episode 99 finds the boys chatting WGC Golf, College Basketball conference tournaments, and the Oscars!
Episode 98 - With Sean cavorting in Napa Valley, the boys do a quick wrap-up of the week, including the PGA Tour, College Basketball, The NHL, the EPL and a dash of MLB Spring Training.
Episode 97 - February 19, 2018 - The boys cover the week in sports, including the Genesis Open, college basketball, Nascar and the EPL. Sean, Todd, and Bill also tackle the impossible as they attempt to create the Mount Rushmore of each sport in honor of President's Day. Good luck boys!
February 11, 2018 - In Episode 96, the boys recap Super Bowl LII and the improbable Eagles victory as they hold off Tom Brady like he's holding off Father Time! Sean, Todd, and Bill also cover chat about the NHL, NBA and dedicate a bit of time to the AT&T event at Pebble Beach. Congrats to Ted Potter, Jr. of Ocala Florida! During the real estate portion, Sean and Bill talk Contactually and keeping relationships strong!
Episode 95 - The boys spend the bulk of Episode 95 covering and giving their predictions for Super Bowl 52.
January 28, 2018 - Episode 94 finds Bill and Sean discussing Inman Connect and Todd recovering from his battle with the flu. They do find time to discuss The Australian Open, The Farmers and Tiger's return, FA Cup, College Basketball and the Super Bowl matchup between the Patriots and the Eagles.
January 21, 2018 - In Episode 93, the boys record the show between the AFC and NFC title games, recapping another Patriots AFC Championship and give their predictions for the Eagles-Vikings tilt. Other sports covered include NBA, NHL, NCAA Basketball, Australian Open and the EPL.
The boys record Episode 92 right after the crazy finish to the Vikings Saints divisional playoff game. They share their thoughts on all 4 weekend games and look back to recap the Alabama win over Georgia in the CFP Championship game. They also share a thought or two about the late Keith Jackson.
Episode 91 previews the College Football Championship as well as the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs. The boys also touch on college basketball with a promise of more in the very near future.
December 31, 2017 - In Episode 90, College Football Bowl season takes the main stage as Sean, Tim and Bill talk about their pool and some of their favorite games this season. The last week of the NFL regular season is covered as the boys get ready for college basketball and the first week of the 2018 PGA Tour.