Straight up Sports Talk: Recent Episodes
Grant Covey
Grant and Sam talk about sports and life in college in their podcast. Two episodes per week to keep you updated and informed on all the latest sports happenings!
During today's episode, Grant and Sam receive breaking news during the show that Carson Wentz will become an Indianapolis Colt.
It's the week after the Super Bowl and Grant and Sam break down the game. They also dive into college basketball as well.
Super Bowl 55 is finally here! Grant and Sam talk about the big game and what to expect. They hand out their best prop bets for the game too!
There will be a lot of QBs joining different teams, Sam and Grant talk about what impacts they could have on different teams.
Phillip Rivers announced his retirement from the NFL this week and we discuss where the Colts will go at QB. We also dive into conference championship weekend and make our picks.
Grant and Sam sit down and discuss Wild Card Weekend and the National Championship in CFB. They look ahead to Wild Card Weekend and make their picks.
Grant and Sam talk about their holiday break and get you ready for Wild Card Weekend. Did the CFP committee get it right with their picks?
It was a big win for the Colts in their first trip to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders. We talk that and who we were most impressed by this week. Tune in!
Sam couldn't make it to this week's weekend prep, but Grant steps up his role and hosts solo. Tune in to hear the latest in the NFL and CFB. The craziest stories of the week too!
Grant and Sam debate whether the Big Ten should change the conference championship eligibility rule to accommodate Ohio State. They dive into week 13 in the NFL and talk about the best matchups for the week.
Sam and Grant chat about the current state of CFP and the playoff implications for this week. They also talk about the NFL playoff picture and the scenarios that could happen.
College Basketball season is upon us and we talk about what the season will look like. We talk IU football and CFB. We wrap up with an NFL conversation and our locks of the week!
Grant and Sam discuss why this weekend could be the best overall weekend for sports. They talk about the best college football matches and the NFL.
Grant and Sam discuss all of the latest happenings in the NFL and CFB. IU wins in dominating fashion, the Colts couldn't hang on in the second half. The Saints take care of the Bucs.
Grant and Sam dive into this week's top matchups and get you ready for the weekend. Also, when is this election going to be over?
Grant and Sam breakdown all the latest happenings from the weekend. They talk CFP and NFL, #MACtion returns Wednesday and more!
Grant and Sam dive into why IU needs to win again this week to assert their dominance in the Big Ten. The NFL week 8 is this weekend and we break down all of the latest storylines surrounding that. Also, we make our picks in our final segment.
Grant and Sam have a great overreaction Monday as they discuss the entire weekend in sports.
Grant and Sam discuss the latest move by the Pacers with their new head coach. They breakdown college football matchups from across the state and discuss this week's NFL slate of games.
Sam and Grant breakdown week 6 in the NFL and give their opinions on the biggest storylines from the weekend.
In episode 6 of weekend prep, Grant and Sam breakdown the latest college football and NFL happenings. They discuss Alabama head coach Nick Saban testing positive for the virus and NFL week 6. Tune in!
Grant and Sam dive into week 5 in the NFL a lot of big games and big storylines. NFL scheduling bonanza and more.
Grant and Sam dive into the busiest week in the NFL and breakdown all of the action. Check out Grant and Sam's locks of the week!
Grant and Sam break down the best from week 4. They focus in on the Colts and discuss what the rest of their season could entail.
Grant and Sam breakdown week 4 in the NFL, they get you ready for all the good matchups and talk some sports betting.
Grant and Sam react to week 3 in the NFL and give their insight on who the most legit 3-0 team is.
Sam and Grant discuss the legitimacy of the Raiders success through 2 weeks, look ahead to week 3 games, and give their predictions in the weekly segment, Lock it down.
The NFL week 2 begins this weekend and Sam and Grant breakdown what could be some of the biggest storylines could be. They also make their predictions in the weekly segment of Lock it Down!
The NFL season will get underway mainly on Sunday with the majority of games. Sam and Grant talk some of the biggest storylines that they expect to see. The return of Lock-It Down! They make picks for the season.
With the NFL season less than a week away, Sam and Grant take a look at some of the biggest names that still don't have a home for the upcoming season. We talk about potential landing spots for them. We also dive into the question of "Is Tampa Bay a super team?"
This past weekend was possibly one of the biggest sports weekends that we have had since early March. The Indy 500, NBA playoffs, and FedEx Cup Playoffs in the PGA tour. Grant and Sam are here to discuss those events. The main focus is the Pacers getting swept in the first round by the Miami Heat. Tune in and find past episodes on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Playoff basketball is finally upon us. It might not be March Madness like we hoped for, but the NBA playoffs shall suffice. Pacers in action this week in round 1 against the Heat. Grant and Sam break down their game one loss and look ahead to game 2. They also take a look around the college football landscape and debate whether the season will start for some college programs.
The Big Ten has announced no fall sports this season and the PAC 12 has cancelled all sports through the end of the calendar year. Should we be playing sports right now? Grant and Sam give their opinions on the issue.
On Tuesday, it was announced that the Indy 500 will run without fans on August 23rd. Grant gives his opinion on how they probably could've pulled it off. The Pacers are heating up in the bubble now with 3-straight wins!
We're about two weeks out from the NBA restarting their season in the Orlando bubble. Today, Grant and Sam discuss what we should expect and if it will work. We also get to NASCAR holding fans at their event this week and much much more.
Friend of the show Luke Robertson stops in for a chat on how COVID has affected his transition from playing high school quarterback to playing at the University of St. Francis. In the second segment, Sam and Grant breakdown the Pat Mahomes record deal that was signed earlier this week. They talk about what it means for the future of NFL quarterbacks.
The NBA came out with the 8-game schedule that would end the regular season before in Orlando before they start the playoffs. Today, Sam and Grant discuss the Pacer's schedule and what it will look like.
Have you ever heard of the AFL? No, not the old AFL that went up against the NFL in the early days of football. It's the Aussie Rules Football in Australia. Today, Grant and Sam explain the league and some of the cool rules that they follow. Follow us on Twitter @SportsTalkAt6 for the latest episodes, updates, and more!
Sports will return in full capacity eventually, but in the meantime, we get to follow the return to sports. It will be interesting to see what sports return first and what sports return last or don't return at all. Please Follow us on Twitter @Sportstalkat6 for updates throughout the week!
Pro sports leagues have begun to make their return to play plans public (say that 3x fast). With each league being a little bit different than the other, Grant, Sam, and special guest Caleb Anglin talk about what the return will be like for each league,
A new format was approved by the league's teams to resume NBA action at the Disney World Sports Complex in a 22-team format. We discuss its return and what it will look like.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play college hoops for some of the biggest schools in the country? That is what the CBB Global Sim League does! Our guest Blake Saylor joins us to explain how he got involved and how the league operates.
"The Last Dance" has consumed the lives of many sports fans like our hosts Grant and Sam. For the past five weeks, we have been taken inside the life of the Bulls during their final championship run. In this episode, Grant and Sam talk about the documentary and give their perspective on it. They both grew up after the 90s, so this documentary allowed them to see the Bulls like never before. They give their opinions on some topics covered and provide their opinion on what the next sports doc will be.
In today's episode, Grant and Sam discuss the return to live sports that we will be witnessing this weekend. Also, they talk about the announcement made by the Mid-American Conference regarding post-season tournaments. Follow the guys on Twitter! Grant: @grant_covey and Sam: @sam_thilman. You can follow the podcast on Twitter as well by searching @Sportstalkat6.
In this episode, Grant and Sam discuss "The Last Dance" documentary. They also get into some of the latest NFL post-draft free agent moves.
In today's episode, Grant and Sam get back on the microphone and talk NFL draft. They talk about the draft viewership and the Colt's selections (First Segment) as well as some of the top picks in this year's draft (Second Segment).
Hosts Grant Covey and Sam Thilman talk about the virtual NFL draft and how it will look for both prospects and the viewer at home. They also dive into the top selections in the draft and the new team uniform changes.
In this episode, guest Dimitri Napoleon talks with Grant and Sam to discuss some big changes that we could be seeing in the world of sport.
In today's episode, Grant and Sam talk about what will happen next season in the NFL. Some bold predictions for players and teams as well as some more NFL draft conversation.
In today's episode, co-hosts Grant Covey and Sam Thilman talk about the decision of Commissioner Roger Goodell to proceed with the NFL draft at the originally scheduled days. They also look at some of the top picks in the draft.
In this episode, Grant and Sam take you through their reactions to everything that has happened in free agency land this past week.
Grant and Sam are back with another episode of the Straight up Sports Talk podcast! Today they break down the free agency moves that the Colts have made so far.
With the free agency period set to open up in a few day, Grant and Sam sit down to discuss what could happen. They talk about the franchise tag that has been placed on a number of players up to this point.
In this episode, Grant Covey and Sam Thilman break down how the coronavirus could impact the sports world. They also take a deep dive into the Big Ten tournament and who we think can win it the tournament.
In today's episode, co-hosts Sam Thilman and Grant Covey discuss the Pacers and the rest of the NBA as we gear up for a busy March.
Today hosts Grant and Sam talk about the ongoing negotiations about the CBA in the NFL. They also discuss where the Colts will go at quarterback.
Hosts Grant and Sam are back on the mic to talk about the state of the NBA now that we have reached the All-Star Break. They give their thoughts on wear the Pacers are headed.
In this episode of the Straight Up Sports Talk Podcast hosts Grant and Sam welcome in guest Dimitri Napoleon and he gives his thoughts on the Houston Astros situation. We talk all things baseball in this episode! I say episode three in the intro, but it's really episode two.