The Steve Czaban Show: Recent Episodes
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Steve Czaban is one of the most accomplished sports talk radio hosts in the country. In addition to his 20 years on The Team980 in the Washington D.C. market (1999-) he has also simultaneously hosted a nationally syndicated morning show for three different networks: Fox Sports Radio, Yahoo!, and SB Nation. “Czabe” as he is commonly called by friends and listeners, takes sports seriously, but not himself. He enjoys mixing it up in a show that sounds like it was lifted from a local sports bar.
Czabe grew up just outside the beltway on the “mean streets of McLean” as he jokingly calls them. His fondest memories include the awe and wonder of walking through the portals at RFK and seeing the emerald green gridiron. That passion continues to this day, as a 50-year-old married father of two girls. Steve lives with his family in Round Hill, VA.
HOUR 3...Steve Czaban dives deeper in the Browns release of Odell Beckham, Jr. and what might be next for him.
We also discuss the NFL betting odds this week and revisit WFT Wide Receiver's Terry McLaurin conversation with Grant & Danny earlier this week.
HOUR 2...Steve Czaban goes over the College Football slate for today.
The new-look Washington Wizards are making a strong start to the season and recap a conversation with Head Coach Wes Unseld, Jr. from earlier this week with the Junkies.
HOUR 1...Steve Czaban highlights the top sports stories of the week including: Aaron Rodgers, the Raiders and Henry Rugg III, and the Browns releasing Odelll Beckham, Jr.
The WFT is on a bye week this week, but we still highlight takeaways from this past week and how to bounce back the 2nd half of the season.
HOUR 3...Steve highlights more of the top stories of the week including NFL trades.
Czabe also discusses the start of the NHL season and TNT coverage this season.
We also preview this week's WFT match-up against the Chiefs.
HOUR 2...Steve continues with the top news stories of the week.
Steve is joined this hour by ESPN Radio LA's Travis Rodgers to everything LA sports, specifically the LA Dodgers playoff run and the play of former Nationals Trea Turner and Max Scherzer.
HOUR 1...Steve goes over the top stories of the week recapping the MLB Playoffs and NFL news.
Steve discusses the latest with the WFT and the controversy around retiring Sean Taylor's "21" jersey.
Steve is joined by Georgetown Sports Industry Professor Marty Conway to talk about the NFL-Gruden controversy.
HOUR 2....Are sacks an overrated stat? Czabe discusses and takes your calls along the way.
We also discuss the Urban Meyer situation and vaccination in the NBA.
HOUR 1... Lots going on in the sports world! Czabe starts off by giving some updates on the WFT and what he's expecting this week.
We also discuss the Coach Jon Gruden controversy and MLB Playoffs.
HOUR 2...With Ryan Fitzpatrick injured, should the WFT explore picking up Cam Newton? Czabe discusses options as the season moves forward.
We also revisit conversations with former NFL receiver Steve Smith on Grant & Danny this week. And Czabe spoke to PGA TOUR Pro Peter Jacobsen ahead of the upcoming Ryder Cup.
HOUR 1...Big win for the WFT this past Thursday! We recap all the action from FedEx Field and take your calls along the way.
Steve also goes over the NFL and College Football schedule this week.
HOUR 3...Steve recaps WFT Head Coach Ron Rivera's latest updates on the team, specifically Curtis Samuel being on the IR List this week.
HOUR 2...WFT co-owner Tanya Snyder joined ESPN's Adam Schefter podcast to discuss the franchise and possible name change news. Czabe gives his opinion on Snyder's comments.
Peter Rosenberg, Hot 97 Radio Host and WFT superfan join Czabe to give his thoughts on what he expects from the team this season.
HOUR 1...We remember 9/11 on the 20th anniversary.
Steve goes over the top stories of the week: Week 1 in College Football, the opening to the NFL Season, Rutgers Athletics, and more!
Marty Conway, Sports Law and Marketing Professor at Georgetown, joins the show to talk Amazon & the NFL, sports betting, and TV ratings.
HOUR 3...There has been a lot of interaction between fans and players. Steve discusses fans booing the New York Mets and a fan heckling Bryson DeChambeau on the PGA TOUR.
We also talk about the Bishop Sycamore debacle.
HOUR 2...Steve goes over the final roster cuts for the WFT. We also discuss Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin missing Week 1 due to COVID and the effect covid has had across sports.
We also revisit former Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook's conversation with BMitch and Finlay earlier this week.
HOUR 1...College Football is back! Steve goes over the big Week 1 match-up to start off the season!
Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin test positive for COVID and we discuss the effect it's had on the sports world as a whole.
We revisit NFL Insider Michael Lombardi's conversation with the Junkies earlier this week.
HOUR 3... Steve Czaban goes over the upcoming College Football schedule and programming/talent changes at ESPN.
Steve recaps his conversation with pro golfer Michael Muehr while the PGA TOUR is in town this week.
We also recap former Nationals stars Max Scherzer and Trea Turner thriving for the LA Dodgers.
HOUR 2...Steve discusses stadium updates and options for the WFT, and we take your calls to get your thoughts.
The PGA is in town at Cave Valley GC for the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Also former WFT Quarterback Dwayne Haskins had some interesting quotes this week.
HOUR 1... Steve Czaban is back! He talks about his beef with social media and his Twitter troubles.
Czabe recaps WFT Head Coach Ron Riviera's talk with BMitch & Finlay earlier this week.
We also discuss starters that have been names around the NFL.
This hour we talk about the improvements to FedEx Field and the latest Forbes values for NFL teams.
What goes into the NFL Hall of Fame criteria? Are some players really HOF-worthy?
And we also talk about NFL betting and fantasy sports leagues.
This hour we discuss the WFT off-season roster losses and if we lost anyone "jersey worthy".
We recap Team USA's Baseball's loss against Japan in the gold medal game.
Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic join us to give us updates on the WFT and training camp.
This hour, we recap Team USA Men's Basketball's gold medal win against France.
We highlight this past week's NFL Hall of Fame Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys.
Also we briefly highlight the star losses from the Nationals.
This hour we continue the Finals coverage, and reportedly Wes Unseld Jr is the new head coach of the Wizards.
This hour, we have Marty Conway joining us to talk the poor NBA Finals ratings, Olympics, and much more.
We also react to the NFL news this week with Haskins, and Richard Sherman.
Also, the Nats got drummed last night by the Padres while Jake Cronenworth hit for the cycle.
Dennis Dodd, CBS National college football writer, joins Czabe to discuss all the details about NIL's and the NCAA.
We continue the coverage of all things sports, and the Olympics coming up in the next few weeks.
On yet another beautiful Saturday morning, Czabe opens up the weekend breaking down the NBA Finals as his Bucks are down 2-0.
Also, we catch you up on all the sports headlines you need as you start your weekend.
This hour, we talk more about the WFT situation with Beth Wilkinson's investigation comes to an end. We hear from lawyer Lisa Banks on behalf of the WFT employees.
This hour, we hear from Neil in Rockville who is a lawyer and he gives us details on the NCAA NIL's agreement.
Also, we get into all the headlines from this wild week in sports, and in the entertainment space. We cover the headlines this hour.
On this perfect Saturday morning, Czabe gets it started reacting to the Nats dropping their last 2 games against the Dodgers.
Also, he gets to the breaking news from this week out of Ashburn and he gives you his piece of mind.
In the final hour of this Sports Saturday Wizards insider Chase Hughes joins us to preview game 3 of the Sixers Wizards playoff series. Also, we get an update on the status of Russell Westbrook.
Hour 2- Marty Conway, Professor from Georgetown, joins us to talk the business of sports with Ted Leonsis opening a sportsbook at Capital One Arena.
Also, Jay-Z is rumored to be interested in buying minority stake in WFT, thoughts?
Czabe is back this Saturday, in hour 1 he was joined by Ron Thomas to discuss the INDY500.
The Preakness is today! We love the horses on this show and we look back to 2008 when spectators were running over porta potties while the spectators were hauling beers at them running by. Czabe gets producer young Ryan to hackle out loud as it was his first time witnessing this.
Joe Beninati, you know him, you love him. He joins to preview the Caps and the Bruins in game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs that is tonight! We get into all the details you need to know before puck drop at 7pm tonight. Will TJ Oshie be ready before tonight's game?
The Wizards are playoff bound! We get into all the Wizards content with our guy Chase Hughes this hour and what it will need to take to advance in the playoffs.
Also, the Women's golf NCAA Championship was cancelled due to the course not being "championship caliber" the day of the tournament. They made an announcement in front of all the hard working athletes who have worked tirelessly to make it this far. Czabe gives his thoughts on the action of the NCAA and it's a must listen segment.
This hour, we have Czabe and his buddy Kevin Sheehan from the morning drive show on Team 980 join us to go over the WFT schedule as well as all things WFT.
Also, Czabe gives his first record prediction for the WFT in the 2021 season. Are we competing for the Super Bowl this year? Find out what Czabe thinks this hour.
This hour we are joined by Tarik El-Bashir, who covers the Caps and we get into the whole Tom Wilson situation as well as recapping last night's Caps game.
Also, we are joined by Mark Zuckerman, he covers the Nationals and we get into all things Nats this hour as we inch closer to first pitch against the Yankees up in the Bronx.
Did anyone see the discussion between seeing a rat, or racoon in the Mets clubhouse last night? Czabe breaks down that wild scenario this hour.
This hour, we preview all of the drama going on in the sports world with and we get you up to date on the situation in Green Bay.
The Nats got a HUGE win against the Yankees last night, and our guy Juan Soto is back in the lineup. Nats vs Yankees today with Scherzer on the mound.
This first hour on a chilly Saturday morning, we break down the WFT draft picks from the first 3 rounds, and how they can fit this football team.
John Kuhn, Super Bowl champion with the Packers as well as former Aaron Rodgers teammate joins the show to get everyone up to date on the Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay. Is this a money issue, or is this about the organization not supporting him?
This hour, we are joined by Ben Standig to go over all the WFT selections from rounds 1-3 the last two days. Also, do you see us addressing the QB situation on day 3 of the draft? We talk all of that here.
It's Kentucky Derby time! We discuss the fantastic race and do a deep dive into the gambling aspects of it, and we get the best stories from the event.
(Show ended 30 minutes earlier than usual, final 30 minutes included in this podcast)
This hour, Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washing and the Washington Football Talk Pod joins us to get us up to date on all the WFT action heading up to Draft day.
The WFT sent out some name suggestions for the rebranding process that has consisted of fan input, as well as in the organization. We go through some of those this hour and Czabe gives his input on the team name.
It's NFL Draft week, and Czabe is pumped up for it. We open up the show with all the great NFL Drat moments and soaking those great moments in.
In today's final hour of Steve Czaban's Sports Saturday, Czabe gives his thoughts on Stephen A. Smith's verbal back and forth with Russell Westbrook.Then, Czabe catches up with Nationals Play-by-play Dave Jageler.
Hour 2 of Czaban's Sports Saturday, Czabe chats with Neil in Rockville about the Deshaun Watson's legal troubles with the NFL, then we hear from Capitals Defenseman John Carlson from his interview earlier this week with Grant & Danny. Plus, hear Czabe's take on the debacle that ended the Marlins-Mets game on Thursday.
Steve Czaban's Sports Saturday returns! In hour 1, Czabe dives into Masters talk with John Ronis. Plus, the latest on Trevor Bauer being investigated by the MLB, and D.C. approving fans at Capitals and Wizards games.
Hour 4 of Russell and Medhurst. Shake N Bake chicken and the new Mcdonalds spicy Mcnuggets are both great. Wayne Gretzk's father died. Rudy Giuliani's daughter writes an interesting article.
Hour 3 of Russell and Medhurst. Max Scherzer pitching tonight for the Nats. Some box scores are tough to read. WFT officially releases Alex Smith.
Hour 2 of Russell and Medhurst. More reaction to the details of the Dan Snyder report by Beth Wilkinson.
Hour 1 of Russell and Medhurst. Beth Wilkinson's report that the NFL should make Snyder sell the team or suspend him. Calls on the Snyder report.
Hour 4 of Russell and Medhurst. Caps beat the Bruins. We've all worked with host Chris Moore. Favorite sugar snacks and non sugar snacks. Coming To America sequel coming out tomorrow.
Hour 3 of Russell and Medhurst. MLB making a Lou Gehrig Day. Guest: Petra Pope - the new WFT senior adviser leading the coed dance squad. Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies are great.
Hour 2 of Russell and Medhurst. Russell Wilson vs. the Seahawks. Would you want to draft Najee Harris at 19. Calls on Najee Harris.
Hour 1 of Russell and Medhurst. Chris doesn't like the cold or the wind. Fast food chicken sandwiches. Caps beat the Bruins. Russell Wilson still unhappy with Seattle.
Hour 4 of Russell and Medhurst. Caps-Bruins tonight. Great ballparks and stadiums that we've been to. Best press box food. Bettor hits 13 team parlay. Greg Mcdermott's comments to his team. James Harden's first return to Houston.
Hour 3 of Russell and Medhurst. Guest: New Nats reliever Brad Hand. Pete's great memory and some stories from his childhood. Odd details in Fernando Tatis' contract.
Hour 2 of Russell and Medhurst. Joe Theismann's comments on Taylor Heinicke. Calls - Redskins QB situation. Could Trent Williams ever come back to DC.
Hour 1 of Russell and Medhurst. Pete's cat went after a bird. Capitals are in Boston to play the Bruins tonight. Wizards lose to Grizzlies. WFT to get rid of cheerleaders for new dance squad. Guest: George Mason basketball player Jordan Miller.
Hour 4 of Russell and Medhurst. Guest: Caps insider Mike Vogel. Our college basketball picks for tonight.
Hour 3 of Russell and Medhurst. Nats Stadium won't have any fans to start the season. Parking in DC is hard to find and expensive. More allegations and news about Mickey Callaway.
Hour 2 of Russell and Medhurst. Memories of Alex Smith's time in Washington. Guest: Capitals forward Carl Hagelin. Dolphins release Kyle Van Noy.
Hour 1 of Russell and Medhurst. Britt Reid victim likely to have permanent brain damage. With the Alex Smith era ending, was signing him to an extension a mistake? What is Scott Brooks future with the Wizards.
Hour 4 of Russell and Medhurst. Chris cooked a soup this weekend. Caps in first place. Chris played in a charity poker event. Atlanta Hawks fire their coach.
Hour 2 of Russell and Medhurst. WFT to release Alex Smith. JJ Watt says he's signing with the Cardinals. Mel Kiper's comments on Mac Jones.
Hour 1 of Russell and Medhurst. WFT and Alex Smith to part ways. We're going to start Motown Mondays and play Motown music. Calls on Alex Smith.
Hour 4 of Russell and Medhurst. Caps-Penguins last night. Arby's new meat mountain sandwich. Calls on other great meat sandwiches.
Hour 3 of Russell and Medhurst. Nats spring training. Tiger Woods moved to hospital. Tiger's effect on golf. Guest: Capitals radio broadcaster John Walton.
Hour 2 of Russell and Medhurst. NFL TV deal with ESPN. NFL minority coach and front office hiring. Odds of Russell Wilson's next team.
Hour 1 of Russell and Medhurst. Learning to say Raul Neto's name correctly. Caps beat the Penguins. Wizards beat the Nuggets. Should NBA keep the 7-10 and 8-9 playoff games.
Hour 4 of Russell and Medhurst. Caps vs. Penguins tonight. Guest: WFT insider Logan Paulsen. Wrestler Big Show goes to AEW.
Hour 3 of Russell and Medhurst. Some Nats spring training games will be on The Team 980. Cy Young betting odds. Titans release WR Adam Humphries.
Hour 2 of Russell and Medhurst. NFL TV contracts. Alex Smith says his comments in GQ were misunderstood. Guest: WFT legend Doug Williams.
Hour 1 of Russell and Medhurst. Another day with great spring weather. Does Russell Wilson really want to leave Seattle.
Hour 4 or Russell and Medhurst. Vanity license plates. Canadians fire coach Claude Julien. Did Bruce Allen turn on Dan Snyder. Cam Newton thinks highly of Bill Belichick.
Hour 3 of Russell and Medhurst. Great horse names from Rosecroft. How do horses qualify. Walking your dog at night. Nats spring training underway.
Hour 2 of Russell and Medhurst. Guest: Salary cap insider J.I. Halsell. More news about Tiger Woods' accident. Guest: Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen.
Hour 1 of Russell and Medhurst. Pete found a new Panda Express restaurant. Tiger Woods news coverage yesterday. Wizards and Capitals both lose.
Hour 4 of Russell and Medhurst. Caps-Penguins tonight. Ice melting problem at outdoor game. Tiger Woods in hospital after car crash. Alex Smith not happy about last season.
Hour 3 of Russell and Medhurst. Pete is making pasta for dinner tonight. Nats sign pitcher Jeremy Jeffress. Trea Turner wants to be a Nat for life.
Hour 2 of Russell and Medhurst. Tiger Woods injured in car crash. Speeding on the roads. Will WFT put the franchise tag on Brandon Scherff.
Hour 1 of Russell and Medhurst. Tiger Woods injured in a car crash. Alex Smith's comments to GQ on his time in DC. Wizards beat Lakers to win 5th straight. Capitals-Penguins tonight.
Hour 4 of Russell and Medhurst. Pete is out today so it's Chris Russell with Steve Solomon. Ham and tacos are great. Guest: Wrestling insider Justin Barrasso from SI.
Hour 3 of Russell and Medhurst. Pete is out today so it's Chris Russell with Steve Solomon. Guest: Capitals insider Tarik El Bashir of The Athletic. More daylight is on the way. Snyder-Bezos story.
Hour 2 of Russell and Medhurst. Pete is out today so it's Chris Russell with Steve Solomon. How long since you exercised. Calls on Snyder and Bezos. Guest: Wizards insider Chase Hughes from NBC Sports Washington.
Hour 1 of Russell and Medhurst. Pete is out today so it's Chris Russell and Steve Solomon. Jeff Bezos has inquired about buying WFT minority stake from Schar, Smith, and Rothman. Calls on Snyder and Bezos.
Hour 4 of Russell and Medhurst. Caps beat the Sabres. Doc Rivers calls out reporter for being in his bed during Zoom call. More details emerge on the death of Vincent Jackson.
Hour 3 of Russell and Medhurst. When will you feel OK going back to a stadium. Great wrestling managers of the past. Russell went to a new Greek restaurant. Dallas Braden still hates ARod. Yu Darvish wants to opt out of hitting.
Hour 2 of Russell and Medhurst. Junes Jones thinks Mac Jones is the top QB in the draft. Which teams are interested in which QBs in the draft? Heinicke vs. free agent quarterbacks Fitzpatrick and Cam.
Hour 1 of Russell and Medhurst. Chris got his vaccine shot today. Slipping and falling on ice. NFL salary cap and floor. Potential free agents for Washington. Landon Collins' future.
Hour 4 of Russell and Medhurst. Australian Open women's final set. Caps-Sabres tonight. Parlays with 8 options in one game wins. Fernando Tatis $340 million deal. How much will Juan Soto get? Texas power outage.
Hour 3 of Russell and Medhurst. Should the WFT be interested in Cam Newton. Cam vs. Kaepernick. Nats spring training. Fernando Tatis $340 million contract. Pete worked in Pocomoke City, MD.
Hour 2 of Russell and Medhurst. Carson Wentz traded to the Colts. NFL salary cap goes up. Hurting yourself while working out. WFT O-Line options.
Hour 1 of Russell and Medhurst. Carson Wentz traded to the Colts. Nats spring training getting underway. Wizards beat Nuggets for third straight win.
Hour 4 of Russell and Medhurst. Schools closing tomorrow for the snow storm. Hockey over/under betting. Wizards' Ish Smith out 6-8 weeks.
Hour 3 of Russell and Medhurst. Guest: MLB insider Britt Ghrioli from The Athletic. Mets fire Ryan Ellis amid harassment claims. Not every coach has Trevor Lawrence as the number 1 QB in the draft.