Enter Sandman Sports Podcast

Sexy Nurses & French Maids

The boys are back for Episode #63 and welcome back popular guest host Brandon Lewis, filling in for Bill, who is on a “work trip” in Vegas (yeah, work trip Bill, we hear ya). The trio kicks off this Halloween-themed show talking about which celebrity ghosts they’d want to haunt them, some favorite horror movies, and whether The Blair Witch Project is actually a good flick. From there they dive into their biggest scares, tricks, and treats from both college and pro football so far this season.
Then it’s time for Nailed It, where listeners once again have a chance to win a free trip to Vegas with the crew in 2026. That’s followed by Hot Takes, and the guys go in on everything from Belichick’s gutsy two-point decision in overtime, to defenses across football looking worse than ever, and an epic rant calling Brian Kelly the most overrated coach of the 21st century.
They wrap with Stone Cold Locks, dropping nine bets to pad your wallet, and close it out with a spooky Top 5 featuring their favorite Halloween-related things, from Monster Mash and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown to full-size candy bars, trick-or-treating in snowstorms, and classic Halloween Monday Night Football memories.
The boys crush another one, even while Sandman is splitting tens at the Sahara. Grab a drink, fire it up, and roll with the crew.

My Parents Were Hippies

The boys are back for another fun episode, starting off with a look at all the “National Days” that somehow exist. From the reasonable to the ridiculous, Eric puts Pat and Bill to the test in a hilarious mini-game show called “National or Nonsense?” Can they tell which holidays are real and which ones are completely made up? For example, is National Clean Your Desk Day legit, or is National Thumbs Up Day the real deal? Tune in and play along because you will be surprised at what is actually recognized.
Next up is Nailed It, where listeners get another shot at qualifying for next year’s all-expenses-paid trip for two to Las Vegas. This week’s questions mix in some NBA, hockey, and soccer alongside the usual football topics for a little extra variety.
Then it is time for Hot Takes. Bill isn’t happy about his Mariners falling short in Game 7 of the ALCS, Pat talks Rashee Rice’s return and gives a shoutout to the growing podcast audience, and Eric fires off plenty of his own, ranging from the Giants’ collapse to Vanderbilt’s incredible season to a D3 football record that has to be heard to be believed.
After that, the crew dives into the Stone Cold Locks, where Bill stays red hot and improves to 16-8 on the year after a 3-0 sweep last week. Eric and Pat are looking to make up ground as the boys fire off nine more live picks for Week 8.
Finally, they close with a college football themed Top 5, ranking their favorite and most impressive players of the season so far from across the Power 4 conferences.
There are plenty of detours, debates, and laughs along the way, all adding up to another classic Sandman episode you will not want to miss.

Grow Up, Eric

The boys are back for episode #61 and it is another great one. With all the pop culture buzz around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, they cannot help themselves as they dive into their favorite celebrity couples of all time and a few that really irritate them.
Then it is on to Nailed It, with five new questions focused entirely on college football. Listeners have another chance to qualify for the trip to Vegas with the crew next year.
Next up are the Hot Takes, including the incredible sports weekend Seattle fans just enjoyed, some love for Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti and whether he could replace James Franklin at Penn State, and a cautionary tale for parents about overprogramming their kids’ sports lives as Todd Marinovich releases a new book about his upbringing and its aftermath.
Next, it’s Stone Cold Lock time, where Bill keeps cruising and Pat and Eric look to heat up. Nine more picks are on tap this week before the guys wrap things up with a fun Top 5 ranking of their favorite all-time games that went into overtime or extra innings.
Packed with laughs, insights, and plenty of sports talk, this one’s a must-listen.

Muff, Bump, and Pickle

The Sandman is back after a couple weeks away and the trio is reunited. The guys start by taking a full look at the college coaching landscape across the Power 4 conferences, sharing their picks for the best coach in each league as well as the ones who should be sweating. Names like Kirby Smart, Dan Lanning, and Kyle Whittingham get plenty of praise, while Luke Fickell, Deion Sanders, and Mark Stoops should be sweating. There is also no consensus on Dabo Swinney or Ryan Day, which makes for some lively debate.
From there it is on to Nailed It, where listeners can once again join the action by submitting their entries before Saturday for a chance at a free trip to Vegas next year. Then it is Hot Take time, featuring some love for Drake Maye and Spencer Rattler, a vintage Bill rant about players dropping the ball before crossing the goal line, and Pat unloading an all-time hot take on why baseball needs to completely overhaul its season so the playoffs stop being overshadowed by football.
The crew then rolls into Stone Cold Locks, where they combined to go 6–3 last week and look to stay hot. Finally, they close with a nostalgic Top 5 on childhood games, a segment filled with so much laughter and borderline inappropriateness that it might rank as one of their most entertaining Top 5’s yet.
The band is back together and they are celebrating in style with another epic episode you will not want to miss.

Sideline Reporter Yoda

Pat and Eric are joined once again by super guest host Brandon Lewis as Bill remains sidelined for another week. The crew wastes no time diving into a wild debate: which NFL coach would you actually want by your side during a zombie apocalypse? From there, it’s on to a rant about some of the worst team names in sports, with the guys not only calling out the duds but also pitching their own creative (and hilarious) replacements. Rest assured the Commanders, Lakers, Wild, and plenty more get a makeover in this segment.
The show then shifts to Nailed It, where three college and two pro picks are on the board. Remember, listeners can still join in for a shot at winning a trip to Vegas during Masters weekend. Hot Takes follow, with sharp opinions on Ryder Cup disappointments, the NFL’s flawed overtime rules, and why Luke Fickell needs to be gone at Wisconsin.
The fellas keep the momentum going in Stone Cold Locks, fresh off a strong week of picks, and back for nine more across college and pro football, And spoiler alert: there is a big disagreement between two of the hosts regarding one of the picks. The guys close with a Top 5 countdown of their favorite all-time sports broadcasting duos and teams. From Buck-Aikman to Miller-Morgan to Nessler-Danielson, it’s a trip down memory lane with plenty of nostalgia and great voices recalled.
Another jam-packed, high-energy episode that delivers the picks, the hot takes, and the fun and you won’t want to miss it.

Don't Sleep On Rhode Island

The crew is still down one as Bill battles European jet lag, but Pat is back from his golf trip and guest Mike Paston returns for another lively round. The guys kick things off by debating the best and worst divisions in the NFL before turning to college football, where the age-old SEC vs. Big Ten question gets a unanimous and lopsided answer.
From there it’s time for Nailed It, with this week’s questions primarily centered on one of the best college football weekends of the season so far. And don’t forget that listeners still have a weekly chance to participate and win their shot at the 2026 Las Vegas trip.
The hot takes fly next. Pat vents about golf courses that ban carts and relishes Green Bay’s stunning loss to the Bears. Mike has a humorous but fiery take on the need to stop referring to the Pac 2 as a “conference”, then pivots to a more serious critique of Mississippi and why he refuses to call them “Ole Miss.” Bierman weighs in on Mike Gundy’s firing and shares some love for several star quarterbacks turned broadcasters while listing his favorites.
In Stone Cold Locks, the guys look to rebound from a slow start to the season by sharing their three best bets across college and pro football. And to close things out, the group takes a nostalgic trip ranking their top five favorite brand mascots of all time, including classic icons such as Ronald McDonald, Tony the Tiger, Mr. Peanut, and plenty more. 
Even without the Sandman, this episode is packed with laughs and strong opinions so tune in for another week of football, fun, and plenty of debate.

The Hate BowL

In today’s episode, Eric finds himself without both regular co-hosts, as Pat and Bill were unavailable. Luckily, Sandman Nation has a deep bench, and past guest hosts Mike Paston and Brandon Lewis stepped in.
The crew kicks things off with a fun discussion: which cartoon character would they be if they had to live as one for a week? From there, the conversation shifts to Micah Parsons, his impact in Green Bay, and whether he is the best defensive player in the league right now. The consensus leans yes, though a few other names get a fair look in the conversation.
Next up is Nailed It, with this week’s predictions spanning hockey, baseball, soccer, and football, plus more details around the ongoing weekly listener competition with an all-expenses-paid trip to Vegas on the line for the winner and a guest. 
Hot takes follow, including a fiery rant about how bad the Dolphins have been, the beautiful chaos of the first few weeks of college football, and some well-deserved love for the Indianapolis Colts and their new quarterback Danny Dimes.
Then it is time for Stone Cold Locks, where everyone delivers three of their best bets for the weekend. Picks include Bengals vs. Vikings, West Virginia vs. Kansas, and Mike Paston even unveils his Lock of the Year.
The show closes with this week’s Top 5: the best movie and sports sidekicks of all time. Those guys that weren't the main star, but they provided the friendship or support that was needed for the star to shine. From Kevin McHale to Goose to Cameron Frye, the debate is lively and loaded with nostalgia.
Even with just one-third of the regular trio, this episode is jam-packed with sports insights, bold opinions, and plenty of laughs.

Led Zeppelin Rules

In today’s episode, the Sandman is back after a one-week break and Eric and Pat welcome him with open arms. The guys kick things off debating the most overrated musicians and bands of all time. They all agree on Bruce Springsteen, but from there the takes get controversial and the debates heat up.
Then comes the long-awaited return of the Nailed It segment, and with it a huge announcement: this year’s listener winner, along with a guest, will be joining the crew on a trip to Las Vegas for Masters Weekend 2026. Stakes are high, and it’s easy to register and play along. This week’s guesses include Carson Beck’s passing yards, total punts in the Chiefs–Eagles game, and a few more you’ll want to take a crack at so be sure to listen for more details on how to join.
The crew also fires off some hot takes, from the wild Buffalo–Baltimore finish to a rant about big-boy programs scheduling FCS teams, and plenty of shade for the woman in Miami who stole a foul ball from a kid.
After that it’s Stone Cold Lock time, with a mix of college and pro best bets, before wrapping with a nostalgic Top 5 ranking of the best unit and team nicknames in sports history, including the Purple People Eaters, the Steel Curtain, Run TMC, and more.
It’s another fun one loaded with sharp analysis, predictions, and laughs you won’t want to miss.
 

Tokyo Drift

The crew is a little light this week with the Sandman bowing out last minute due to an emergency, but no worries because the incredibly talented Brandon Lewis, a big friend of the show and one half of the amazing St. Louis Syndicate, steps in and delivers.
With Week 1 of college football in the rearview mirror, the guys have plenty to be happy about but they still have to kick things off not with celebrations but with some rants and things that irritated them in week 1. They cover pundit overreactions, unfair criticism of stars after one bad game, and one host’s least favorite broadcast duo in the business, Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt.
From there it is time for Hot Takes, a much more positive segment, with plenty of love handed out. The guys highlight standout quarterbacks like Garrett Nussmeier and Carson Beck, surprising wins from Miami and Florida State, and an Ohio State team that looks every bit like a defending national champion. They also discuss whether Kalen DeBoer is already on the hot seat, show love to Lee Corso in his final GameDay appearance, and agree on who now stands as the face and voice of college football (spoiler alert: their choice won’t surprise you).
Next comes Stone Cold Locks, where everyone drops three of their best bets for the coming weekend, mixing in some NFL action this week for good measure.
Finally, they wrap up with a fun and nostalgic Top 5 countdown of their favorite childhood toys. The list includes classics like Etch A Sketch, Yes and No Invisible Ink games, and the legendary Super Soaker.
Even without the Sandman himself, the boys soldier on and deliver another classic episode filled with insights, breakdowns, betting tips, and plenty of laughs. So hit that play button and let’s get rolling.

Buy Stock In Pregnancy Tests

The boys kick off Episode #54 with a fun debate on movies they love but think were woefully miscast, including classics like Point Break, Rounders, and Silence of the Lambs. From there it is the final Be My Guess segment of the year before Nailed It makes its return for football season. This week’s question is all about college football, and the boys actually surprise themselves with how well they do.
Then it is time for Hot Takes, where the topics fire fast: irritation with mid-game and sideline coach interviews, Tommy Fleetwood finally breaking through with a big win, Week Zero kicking off with both great action and a brutal bad beat, and even some chatter about the wild dorm setups students are living in today.
In Stone Cold Locks, the boys tackle the NFC, breaking down division winners, their Super Bowl pick, and two of their favorite prop bets. They also deliver their weekly college football locks, where this crew hit 62 percent last season.  So yeah, you may want to listen closely.
The episode wraps with one of the best Top Fives yet, as they count down some of the greatest sports rants of all time. From Iverson to McEnroe to Mora and more, along with some hidden gems, most of the clips are played live so you can laugh along and relive the fire.
If you like sports, betting, and being entertained, buckle up because this one is loaded from start to finish.