Enter Sandman Sports Podcast

I'm Gonna Have a Beer

The boys are back for Episode #74 and kick things off by recapping the CFP National Championship, including a spirited discussion over where this Indiana team ranks among the all-time greats and whether they belong in the same breath as 1995 Nebraska, 2001 Miami, and 2019 LSU.
From there, the guys revisit the NFL Divisional Round, sharing reactions and key takeaways before turning their attention to this weekend’s Conference Championship games, breaking them down and giving their picks for each.
Next up is Nailed It, with this being the final week for listeners to qualify for the Super Bowl edition and a potential trip to Vegas.
Then it’s Hot Takes, where Pat opens a debate on whether it’s acceptable to wear jerseys when you’re not actually attending a game. Bill follows by talking about how much he’s enjoying playoff football, especially the Seahawks’ run, and shares a heartfelt reflection on wishing his dad were still around to experience the magic with him.
Bierman then tells a story from the Australian Open about a player who celebrated a bit too early and paid the price, another reminder of the importance of mental toughness in sports.
The episode wraps, as normal, with their fun Top 5 segment, as the hosts share their favorite sports relatives of all time, including Bobby and Brett Hull, Dell, Steph, and Seth Curry, the Alomars, and many more.
It’s another fun episode loaded with sports, laughs, and strong takes from start to finish. Judge accordingly.

We Got Spirit, Yes We Do

The trio kicks things off with an unexpected debate on Disney princesses before diving headfirst into all things NFL. They dust off their preseason predictions from back in August, revisiting division winners, prop bets, and even their Super Bowl picks. Let’s just say…plenty did not age well. From there, it’s a full breakdown of Wild Card Weekend as the guys revisit all six games with their biggest takeaways, then roll straight into previews and picks for each of the four Divisional Round matchups.
But it’s not just the NFL. The crew also breaks down the CFP Championship and locks in their picks for the title game. Then it’s on to Nailed It, with only two weeks left for listeners to qualify for the Super Bowl Finale and a shot at a free Masters Weekend trip to Vegas.
Next up is Hot Takes. Pat gets fired up about the upcoming Winter Olympics and even introduces a few new events to watch, including something called ski mountaineering. Bill can’t hide his excitement over the Brooks Koepka news and his return to the PGA Tour. And Bierman goes full tilt on the NFL for restricting season ticket holders from reselling their tickets when opportunity knocks.
They wrap things up with a fun Top 5, ranking their favorite villains in entertainment history. Names like Keyser Söze, Hannibal Lecter, and 24’s Nina Myers make the list, along with many other iconic baddies.
It’s a supersized, fast-moving episode packed with sports, opinions, and plenty of classic Sandman detours along the way. Settle in, hit play, and enjoy the ride.

Life of Pat

The boys return after a two-week hiatus to kick off their first podcast of the new year. They open by talking about things they are very glad no longer exist from the 1980s, then recap their holiday breaks, including Pat squeezing in both a ski trip and a beach trip, Bill enjoying a relaxing staycation in Seattle, and Bierman setting sail on a nine-night Caribbean cruise.
From there, they dive into the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, sharing their reactions, biggest takeaways, and what surprised them most, including the absolute demolition Indiana put on Alabama. They then preview the CFP semifinals and give their predictions for both matchups.
Next up is Nailed It, with all five questions focused on Wild Card Weekend. With only three weeks left to qualify for the Super Bowl finale and a possible trip to Vegas, listeners have a final call to join in on the action. 
Then it’s Hot Takes time, and each host starts the year strong. Pat waxes poetic about the wild ending of the Ravens–Steelers game and once again professes his man crush on Mike Tomlin. Bill relives some brutal NFL Survivor heartbreak thanks to the Browns’ last-second field goal against the Bengals. And Bierman fires a shot at the SEC, telling them to stop living in the past as the Big Ten is clearly the superior conference right now. Along the way, the guys also debate the over-aggressiveness of fourth-down decisions and show some love for Michigan’s hire of Kyle Whittingham.
After that, it’s Stone Cold Locks. The boys admit it’s been a tough season, but they’re determined to start 2026 on a high note, highlighted by a unanimous pick this week.
They wrap things up with a fun Top 5, sharing their boldest and wildest sports predictions for 2026, including Max Homa bouncing back to finish this season in the Top 20, the Sonics returning to Seattle as an expansion team, and Gonzaga winning the 2025–26 national title.
It’s the perfect way to start the year. Hit play, lock it in, and make Enter Sandman Sports part of your weekly routine. Consider it your easiest New Year’s resolution.

The Twelve Pods of Christmas

is off enjoying a family ski trip. Fear not, though. Bill and Eric are joined by frequent guest host Brandon Lewis, and the fun starts immediately.
Bierman kicks things off with a Christmas surprise, sharing an original song he recorded called The 12 Pods of Christmas. Longtime listeners of the pod will find it especially funny and right on brand. From there, the guys jump into a fast-paced game of Christmas trivia covering movies, TV, music, and more. Brandon and Bill put up a valiant fight, and the competition comes down to the final question.
Next up is Nailed It, where listeners have just a few weeks left to qualify for the Super Bowl finale edition. Then it’s on to Hot Takes, and the guys have plenty to get off their chests. Brandon pleads with the CFP to stop allowing Group of 5 teams into the playoff, arguing that the opening-round games have been brutal and no fun to watch. The Sandman gushes over last week’s Seahawks vs Rams matchup, calling it the best game of the 2025 season and one that deserves a spot on the all-time list. Bierman follows with another unbelievable high school football story, featuring a miraculous Hail Mary. The real headline, though, is the awful coaching decisions that even allowed that ending to happen, and Bierman is not happy about it.
Then it’s Stone Cold Locks, as the boys look to build on last week’s momentum with nine more picks, mixing NFL action with bowl season plays.
They wrap things up with their annual Year’s Best Top 5, where each of them shares their favorite things and experiences from 2025. Movies, TV shows, cities, products, and more are all on the list, and there are plenty of recommendations worth jotting down.
Finally, since the boys are taking next week off, they close with a bonus look ahead to the CFP semifinals, including a quick breakdown of the matchups and who they like.
It’s a festive, fun, and laugh-filled episode that’s perfect for the holiday season, so pour a drink, settle in, and enjoy.

My Imaginary Friends

In this episode, the boys kick things off by breaking down the College Football Playoff bracket, tackling questions like who has the easiest and toughest path, potential breakout stars, and their boldest predictions. From there, they dive into each first-round matchup with picks and analysis before revealing their national championship game predictions and winner. And yes, all three picks are different.
Next up is Nailed It, with six weeks left to try and punch a ticket to Vegas as the pressure starts to ramp up.
Then it is time for Hot Takes, which includes some strong opinions on the ManningCast and whether it might be time to stop listening, praise for the University of Washington men’s soccer team after an improbable unseeded run to an NCAA title, and Bierman sharing an incredible high school football national championship story out of Louisiana.
From there, the guys roll into Stone Cold Locks, teeing up nine more picks in hopes of fattening your wallets.
Finally, the show wraps with one of the boys’ favorite Top 5s of the year, a Festivus-inspired airing of sports grievances. Nothing is sacred. College football’s mega conferences get skewered, along with a proposed fix. The city of Philadelphia and its angry fans get called out. MLB MVP voting takes some heat. Rocky Top gets reminded it is not a blue blood. And that is just the beginning.
It is loud, opinionated, and a perfect way to vent one week before Christmas. Grab your aluminum pole and join the cranky boys for a fun, entertaining ride you won’t want to miss.

Clint Benz

The boys are back for Episode #69, and in true Sandman Sports fashion, that number does not go unnoticed. Things open with exactly the level of immaturity listeners expect, including a quick dive into porn star names and the steamiest movie scenes ever filmed.
From there, the guys shift into football mode and revisit their preseason college football predictions. Back in August, they picked every FBS conference champion, identified dark horses, made over under bets, and more. Overall, the results were surprisingly strong, although a few whiffs (looking at you, Clemson and Penn State) get exposed pretty quickly.
Hot Takes deliver the weekly fireworks once again. Pat goes off on Alabama getting in over Notre Dame and calls for post game interviews to be sent into retirement. Bill unloads on the CFP rankings committee, wondering why rankings even exist during the season if they flip ND and Miami on an idle week. He also lobbies to reduce the absurd 46 bowl games. Bierman calls Notre Dame childish for refusing to play in a bowl, highlights one of the biggest upsets in FCS playoff history, and springs an impromptu “Be My Guess” game where the boys try to name the winningest CFB programs without a Heisman winner.
Stone Cold Locks pivot mostly to the NFL this week with a lighter college slate, and the guys genuinely believe a 9-0 week might be brewing.
They close with a Heisman themed Top 5, ranking their favorite Heisman winners or finalists ever. Names like Lamar Jackson, Barry Sanders, Vince Young, and even Gordie Lockbaum from Holy Cross make their way into the discussion.
It is another hilarious, occasionally inappropriate, always entertaining episode loaded with good laughs, good picks, and good times.

Bert & Ernie On Ice Skates

The boys are back for Episode #68 and kick things off with their Random Questions of the Week, where some extremely unexciting details from Pat’s past dating life somehow make their way into the show.
From there, they roll into the first-ever Sandman CFP Selection Show, where all three hosts reveal their Top 12. There is arguing, disbelief, at least one outrageous omission, and plenty of “what are you thinking?” moments. 
They hit Nailed It next, where listeners can still win a free Vegas trip in 2026, then Hot Takes, which features some love for John Madden, astonishment around Max Brosmer’s horrific performance on Sunday, and two of the hosts ranting loudly at Lane Kiffin for bailing on Ole Miss before the CFP. Let’s just say the gloves come off.
Then it is Stone Cold Locks, as the guys fire off nine new picks covering both the NFL slate and conference championship weekend in college football.
And finally, this week’s Top 5 covers the best Christmas songs of all time, which includes a guessing game when Bierman challenges Pat and Bill to name all the gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas. Spoiler alert: they fail miserably.
It is football, holidays, nonsense, debates, rants, and plenty of laughs. Another classic Sandman episode you won’t want to miss.

Full Frontal

This week the boys celebrate Episode #67, and while they definitely get into a Thanksgiving theme, they open with a full breakdown of the recent “6-7” word trend. They explain what it means, how it started, and why or when it should be used. Then they really start having fun as they dive into a variety of topics from the sports world, pop culture, and beyond, each sharing their most “6-7” things or thoughts in every category. They hit everything from the most 6-7 NFL team right now to the most 6-7 thing about Thanksgiving to the most 6-7 Christmas movies out there. Let the debate and ruffled feathers begin.
Then it is onto Nailed It, where this week all five questions center around college football in honor of rivalry week. After that it is time for Hot Takes, where Pat rails on a brutal bad beat, says it is time for Terry Bradshaw to hang up the mic, and shares some cool kicking news from the state of Hawaii. Bill beams about his local girls high school soccer team winning the state championship in impressive fashion, becoming a long shot story worth celebrating. And Eric rants about the awful end of game decisions by Army’s head coach last week. In addition, he gives his own ranking of the greatest college football rivalry nicknames that most fans have never heard of. The Coal Bowl anyone?
Then it is Stone Cold Lock time, where the boys deliver nine more picks they hope will fatten your wallets. This week is extra special because Bierman shares his lock of the year. He only gives one every season, and if he is wrong, he must wear full Ohio State gear on next week’s podcast.
They finish with their Top 5 segment, and this week it is all about the things they are most grateful for in the sports world in 2025, including expedited reviews, a few key rule changes, a major rivalry game, and some Seattle sports team love. Another awesome, fun filled episode with plenty of laughs, lots of gratitude, and maybe even a slice of pumpkin pie.

By Hook or By Rook

The boys are back and livelier than ever. They kick things off debating which alcoholic drinks would instantly turn them off if a woman ordered them, and from there the show takes a surprisingly heartfelt turn. Inspired by the recent ESPN GameDay feature on Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie and his younger brother battling FoxG1 syndrome, the guys open up and share their favorite heartwarming sports stories. You will hear tales of redemption, players giving back, incredible family moments, and an unforgettable story about an NFL player and current assistant coach finally finding his birth father after more than forty years.
From there it is Nailed It, where listeners once again have a chance to qualify for the 2026 Vegas trip with the crew. Then it is time for Hot Takes. Pat goes in on some recent brutal officiating and makes his case for expanded video overturns. He also sparks a debate about the pros and cons of in-game betting. Bill brings some exciting news about the local girls soccer team he coaches and celebrates a recent Mariners free agent signing. And Bierman unleashes a classic rant on what he calls one of the dumbest sports ever created, Chess Boxing, after seeing it featured on Sixty Minutes.
Pat and Eric also lock in the official stakes for their IU football Final Four bet and the guys roll into Stone Cold Locks with nine more picks that could help you cash some tickets. They wrap up with a musical Top Five, ranking their favorite individual singers and artists of all time. Names like Bob Dylan, Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, and Neil Young all make appearances, with a few surprises along the way.
It is another classic, entertaining episode filled with sports, betting insight, laughs, pop culture, and plenty of detours. If that is your vibe, you are in the right place.

The Dude Abides

The trio is back together as the Sandman returns from his Vegas work trip to reunite with Pat and Bierman for Episode #64. They kick things off swapping Halloween stories and debating the timeless question of what age kids should stop trick or treating. Then they look back on their MLB preseason predictions from March, and let’s just say some were spot on, and others not so much.
From there, it’s an ode of gratitude to America’s pastime as the crew shares what they loved most about the 2025 MLB season. Topics include the dominant Dodgers dynasty, Cal Raleigh’s breakout year, a run of incredible four homer games, and a salute to the small market teams that gave fans something to cheer about despite lower payrolls.
Next up, it’s Nailed It time, where listeners once again have a chance to win a free trip to Las Vegas with the boys next April during Masters weekend. Then it’s on to Hot Takes, where Pat vents about the Cougars’ loss to the Beavers in the Pac 2 showdown and asks how long people should wait before taking down holiday decorations. Bill slams “Omega Ball” as one of the worst made up sports ever but then turns positive by showing love to several classic throwback uniforms, including the Seahawks’ recent threads.
In honor of the Blue Jays coming oh so close, Bierman gives an entertaining homage to the Canadian Football League, sharing some fascinating facts about its proud history north of the border.
Then it’s Stone Cold Locks time, and the crew is confident about going 9-0 with three more strong picks each. Finally, they wrap up with a can’t miss Top 5 as they rank their favorite movies from the 1990s, from The Usual Suspects and Silence of the Lambs to American Pie and many more.
As always, it’s another sports and pop culture infused gem filled with insight, nostalgia, and plenty of laughs. Pull up a chair, grab your AirPods, and stream away.