Le Batard & Friends - STUpodity
315 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13.4K ratingsAfter months of negotiation, profound laziness and slovenly entitlement, Stugotz has finally aGREED to join the LeBatard and Friends Podcast Network. Join Stugotz and his guests for a hastily-assembled weekly podcast of unknown quality about his quest for worldwide domination.
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Episodes
Welcome To Le Batard and Friends… Again
January 05, 2021 15:29 - 4 minutesExpect new episodes of Le Batard and Friends podcasts South Beach Sessions, Stupodity, and Mystery Crate soon in the same places you got them before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weekend Observations 22.0
December 23, 2020 18:19 - 1 hourStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr. and the Weekend Observations crew get together for one final time. Mikey C delivers not one, but two smoke breaks, including one with the biggest get in sports media. Smoke 'em if you got 'em.
Weekend Observations 21.0
December 18, 2020 10:30 - 1 hourStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr., and the Weekend Observations crew get together for their usual array of ridiculousness, including two smoke breaks, a job interview, and a tryout.
Weekend Observations 20.0
December 11, 2020 11:15 - 1 hourStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr., and the Weekend Observations crew investigate whether or not Mikey C's gym related injury was actually the result of a curse. Plus, a Smoke Break like none other.
Weekend Observations 19.0
December 04, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutesStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr., and the Weekend Observations crew set out to squash an ESPN Radio beef that was started by Mikey C.
Lax Dad: Matt Hasselbeck
December 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourIn the first edition of a new STUpodity series, Stugotz talks to former NFL QB and current ESPN NFL Analyst Matt Hasselbeck about his life as a lacrosse dad. Plus, athletes and entertainers that connote a city.
A Snake Among Wildcats
November 20, 2020 10:30 - 43 minutesWith his daughter committed to play lacrosse at Northwestern, Stugotz begins to weasel his way into the Evanston community by cozying up to football coach Pat Fitzgerald. Plus, the Mount Rushmore of people with Fitz in their name.
Weekend Observations 18.0
November 13, 2020 10:30 - 57 minutesStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr. and the Weekend Observations crew construct an ESPN Radio football team. Plus, a timely smoke break and a pronunciation competition between Stugotz and Mikey C.
Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard
November 04, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutesStugotz talks to Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard about the saddest venue he's ever played, the story behind changing the name of the band from Mookie Blaylock to Pearl Jam, and what his immediate reaction was when he first heard Eddie Vedder sing. Plus, a game of Vedder, McCready, or Gossard.
Weekend Observations Halloween Edition
October 30, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutesAn angry Mikey C lashes out at Stugotz, Mike Golic, Jr., and the Weekend Observations crew until this Halloween edition turns into a Valentine's Day edition.
Doc
October 27, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutesStugotz talks to Mike "Doc" Emrick about his storied career as the preeminent hockey announcer in the United States. Plus, the Mount Rushmore of Doc's in sports.
Weekend Observations 16.0
October 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourThe Weekend Observations crew is back in full form for a debate and an international interview.
The STUey Awards
October 20, 2020 10:15 - 1 hourIt's a day no one saw coming. The 100th episode of STUpodity. To celebrate the mediocre achievement, Stugotz and Stanczyk run through the nominees for an assortment of categories including Best Smoke Break and Best Game.
Weekend Observations 15.0
October 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr. and the Weekend Observations crew play a man down this week, so they scan their contacts in search of a replacement.
Weekend Observations 14.0
October 09, 2020 10:15 - 1 hourStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr. and the Weekend Observations crew chat with a first ballot Hall of Fame guest of the original show. Plus, the second installment of Swole Break with Mikey C.
Incendiary
October 07, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutesStugotz talks to Steve Smith, Sr. about how he'd fare in the Chiefs offense, why he got into the podcast game, his interest in making fruit preserves, and the worst thing he ever said to someone on the football field.
Weekend Observations 13.0
October 02, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutesStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr., and the Weekend Observations crew are joined by Dianna Russini just days after her nuptials.
String of Pearlman
September 29, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutesStugotz and Stanczyk talk to New York Times best selling author Jeff Pearlman about his exhaustive promotional tour, how he chooses topics to write about, the best stories from his other books, and what made the '96-'04 Lakers so compelling. Plus, a haphazard edition of athletes and entertainers that connote.
Weekend Observations 12.0
September 25, 2020 10:41 - 1 hourStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr. and the cast of Weekend Observations raise the curtains on another performance full of Oliver Twists and turns.
Weekend Observations 11.0
September 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr. and the Weekend Observations crew get together for another helping of high jinks.
The Levy Lounge
September 10, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutesStugotz talks to ESPN's Steve Levy about both the texts he got and the calls he made after getting the MNF job, why he doesn't think he'll be nervous in the booth before kickoff, and whether or not the Islanders can hoist the Stanley Cup, Plus, a game of Take It or Lev It.
Part 2: It's An Important Conversation, I'm Glad We're Having It
September 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourStugotz listens to ESPN Audio's Terrika Foster, Shannon Penn, Roy Bellamy, and Cliff Augustin in Part 2 of an ongoing conversation about race relations in America.
The Height of Laziness
August 28, 2020 09:55 - 37 minutesStugotz and Pablo Torre get together for some virtual insanity.
Uncle Key
August 20, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutesStugotz talks to Keyshawn Johnson whether or not he demanded top billing on ESPN Radio's new morning show, the thing about NYC that he hates the most, and the late 90s Jets.
The STUpodity Bump
August 14, 2020 14:31 - 50 minutesStugotz chats with Laura Rutledge about her new gig hosting NFL Live and why a mistake by Stugotz has led to the creation of her alter ego.
Hand in the Dirt
August 06, 2020 20:28 - 55 minutesStugotz talks to Mike Golic about the end of his 22 year run as the morning host on ESPN Radio, what he's been doing in his first week without the show, what it was like to work with his son, and if he'd trade his broadcast career for a Super Bowl ring.
Birthday Buddies
July 30, 2020 19:08 - 55 minutesStugotz and Adnan Virk chat about how they share the same birthday, play a quick round of Movies, Baseball, and Canada, and Adnan reveals the one ESPN personality that patted him on his back side.
Radio Real Estate
July 23, 2020 14:45 - 46 minutesStugotz discusses ESPN Radio's new morning show with the outgoing host, Trey Wingo, the incoming host, Zubin Mehenti, and his agent.
Weekend Observations 10.0
July 15, 2020 17:00 - 1 hourStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr., and the Weekend Observations crew reconvene to create some more codswallop, including a big announcement and a game show devised by Mikey C.
Stugotz
July 13, 2020 16:03 - 1 hourWhat up ya’ll. This week my guest is Stugotz but this isn’t the Stugotz you see every day. We get into how his career started, being a girl dad, dealing with a school shooting and more. Plus, another edition of #AskMarty
The Genius Behind Inside the NBA
June 30, 2020 13:24 - 1 hourStugotz and Stanczyk talk to Tim Kiely, the executive producer of Inside the NBA on TNT, about how his philosophy originally filled Ernie Johnson with rage, how he started to mine conversations in commercial breaks for content, and why the top moment in the history of the show involves feces.
A Percussion Discussion
June 23, 2020 12:51 - 49 minutesStugotz talks to Cavs center Andre Drummond about music, acting, who he's dunked on, who's dunked on him, and his best Stan Van Gundy stories. Plus, athletes and entertainers that connote an instrument.
Father's Day Spectacular
June 19, 2020 10:46 - 30 minutesIt's a Father's Day Spectacular and it might be Stugotz' favorite episode yet- because he didn't have to do any work.
Intergalactically Dumb
June 11, 2020 22:27 - 35 minutesStugotz talks to ESPN's Joe Tessitore about saying Uranus repeatedly on Holey Moley and gets him to do play-by-play of Noah's ark.
It's An Important Conversation, I'm Glad We're Having It
June 06, 2020 11:56 - 1 hourStugotz listens to ESPN Radio staffers Roy, Cliff, Shannon, and Terrika talk about the emotions they've felt over the past few weeks, months, and years when it comes to being black in America. They also discuss what it's like to deal with law enforcement, the extra steps they take in raising their children, and what white privilege actually is. It really is an important conversation and we're glad we had it. Now we hope that everyone listens.
A Proposal, A Performance, And A Parade
June 03, 2020 14:49 - 1 hourStugotz congratulates Dianna Russini on her recent engagement and then showers her with gifts to celebrate.
The Shark
May 28, 2020 10:45 - 39 minutesStugotz talks to World Golf Hall of Famer and reputed businessman Greg Norman, The Shark, about his busy schedule, The Match Part II, and the three craziest things he's done in his life. Plus, athletes that connote an animal.
The Sounds and the Fury
May 22, 2020 10:52 - 1 hourStugotz and Stanczyk rank the top 10 sounds in STUpodity history before talking to Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins, who quickly finds the way into Stu's good graces- complimenting him.
Bang!
May 19, 2020 10:58 - 58 minutesStugotz and Stanczyk rank the top 5 Fordham alums before talking to Mike Breen about calling the Malice at the Palace, why he'll fight anyone who says something bad about Bill Walton, and a quick game of Mark (Jackson), Jeff (Van Gundy), or Clyde (Frazier).
Weekend Observations 9.0
May 15, 2020 14:09 - 58 minutesThe only way to follow up Tom Brady and Rory McIlroy was to bring in the Weekend Observations crew and an angry, bitter, jealous Mikey C. Plus, Stugotz' commencement speech for the Class of 2020.
The GOAT, #1, and Jimmy Dunne
May 12, 2020 09:28 - 1 hourTom Brady (8:01). Rory McIlroy (20:08). Jimmy Dunne (44:21). STUpodity. Collision course.
Dream Team
May 08, 2020 11:58 - 50 minutesStugotz talks to a member of his media dream team- Maria Taylor- about her best Brent Musburger story, being fellow faculty members in Ernie Johnson's journalism school, her experience on College Gameday, what her dream job is, and tequila.
Big Z
May 05, 2020 18:30 - 49 minutesStugotz and Stanczyk compile a top 5 of athletes whose last names start with a Z before talking to Cody Zeller about trying to learn how to play the guitar, the time he accidentally big timed Michael Jordan, and who would be on the all-time Hornets team.
Weekend Observations 8.0
May 01, 2020 10:26 - 1 hourStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr., and the Weekend Observations crew serve up another helping of hogwash, including a joint best man speech for Stanczyk that turns into a roast.
The Royale, Captain
April 30, 2020 13:55 - 1 hourStugotz talks to Brian Koppelman about his hit series Billions, the Royale, his all-time Knicks team, and his film Rounders. Plus, the Jets drafted a quarterback out of FIU, so Stugotz and Billy pepper him with questions.
The Mural of Life
April 23, 2020 10:27 - 35 minutesStugotz has never done less work on a podcast. He simply gets out of the way and lets the real Bill Walton talk to the fake Bill Walton (Frank Caliendo). Plus, Frank sticks around to voice an NFL Draft spectacular.
First Dance
April 21, 2020 13:01 - 54 minutesStugotz lists his top five rising stars at ESPN before talking to Laura Rutledge about going to Florida during the Tebow years, being named Miss Florida, and the movie-like way in which she met her husband. Plus, some bad Chewbacca impressions and a game of Either, Neither, or Both
Greeny, Are You Still There?
April 16, 2020 12:59 - 1 hourMike Greenberg has nothing but time to answer any and all of Stugotz' questions about The Masters, covering the Bulls in the 90s, what the Jets should do in the NFL draft, and more.
Greeny, Are You Still There?
April 16, 2020 12:59 - 1 hourMike Greenberg has nothing but time to answer any and all of Stugotz' questions about The Masters, the upcoming Michael Jordan documentary, what the Jets should do in the NFL draft, and more.
Initial Thoughts
April 14, 2020 22:21 - 39 minutesStugotz and Stanczyk talk to Portland Trailblazers guard C.J. McCollum about adopting a rescue puppy, what shows he's been watching on Netflix, the many ways in which he is annoying his fiancé, watching NBA players play video games against each other, his bachelor party plans, and who should be on the all-time Blazers team