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
Rate My Professor
April 09, 2020 20:04 - 1 hourStugotz somehow weaseled his way into Ernie Johnson's online journalism school, so he checks in with EJ about his performance as a professor as well as the history of Inside the NBA. Plus, he asks the Emmy Award winning broadcaster to play a game of Shaq, Kenny, or Chuck.
The Stock Pitch
April 07, 2020 19:59 - 54 minutesStugotz and Stanczyk rank the top 5 all-time people with the name Ross before talking to Dodgers All-Star pitcher Ross Stripling about his secondary career as a stock broker, getting pulled from his major league debut with a no-hitter intact, and how Justin Turner stole Stugotz' idea about ending tie games with a HR Derby.
30 for 30 COVID-19
April 03, 2020 14:53 - 55 minutesStugotz gives his all-time Phoenix Suns team, unveils a 30 for 30 trailer on the COVID-19 pandemic, and talks about two of his favorite things (lacrosse and business) with someone who is better at both: Paul Rabil.
Weekend Observations 7.0 Quarantine Edition
March 31, 2020 18:50 - 57 minutesStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr., and the Weekend Observations crew get together for a video chat from their respective homes, which means that Mikey C can smoke throughout and playing a Smoke Break interview becomes a bit of a challenge.
Poop Room
March 27, 2020 10:27 - 44 minutesStugotz chats with ESPN's Pablo Torre about the makings of his mashup video of Linkin Park's song "In the End" featuring a host of ESPN personalities, his foray into fatherhood, and what it's like living in NYC during the corona virus pandemic.
Dream Weaver
March 26, 2020 04:19 - 57 minutesStugotz gives his all-time Utah Jazz team, talks to golfer Billy Horschel about his life on the PGA tour, and asks a priestess to analyze a dream.
The Long and the Short of It
March 19, 2020 11:34 - 48 minutesStugotz discusses his quarantine routine and then talks to 2-time Super Bowl champ Chris Long about not texting someone back, running into a familiar face halfway around the world, and his foundation's charitable efforts in Africa. Plus, Stanczyk surreptitiously checks in on Stugotz's wife Abby to see how she's holding up with Stugotz in the house all day.
Weekend Observations 6.0
March 12, 2020 09:18 - 1 hourStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr., and the Weekend Observations crew reconvene for some more tomfoolery.
Everywhere You Look, Everywhere You Go
March 05, 2020 10:15 - 50 minutesStugotz chats with Bob Saget about whether or not he'd get along with someone like Danny Tanner, the best television sitcom dads of all-time, and his relationships with Norm McDonald, John Stamos, and John Mayer. Plus, a game of Saget, Stamos, or Coulier and athletes or entertainers that connote bowling.
Camp Counselor Weiner
February 27, 2020 17:33 - 1 hourWhat was Stugotz like as a camp counselor? One of his former campers will tell you. Plus, the top 10 Johns of all-time, the return of athletes/entertainers that connote, and a surprise appearance by Abby.
No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems
February 20, 2020 22:04 - 41 minutesStugotz talks to country music super star Kenny Chesney about his love of sports, who he'd most want to collaborate with, and the celebrity he was most star struck to see at one of his shows. Plus, a game of Chesney, Church, or McGraw.
Stu's Your Daddy 2.0
February 13, 2020 10:49 - 49 minutesThere's no love lost as Greg and Chris Cote go up against Bob and Jon Weiner in another edition of Stu's Your Daddy, hosted by Hank Azaria.
Doggie
February 06, 2020 10:48 - 37 minutesSTUpodity has made it a full year and instead of paying Stugotz for all of his hard work, ESPN gave him the chance to interview his idol.
The Mayor of Radio Row
January 31, 2020 12:41 - 41 minutesStugotz is in his personal heaven as he goes on a tour of radio row in Miami with a slew of ESPN affiliates to discuss the origins of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, his relatability, whether or not a host should name his child Stugotz, what kind of fart he would be, and what he has or hasn't agreed to with the city of Sioux Falls.
Saquadity
January 31, 2020 12:29 - 45 minutesOn a tour of radio row in Miami Stugotz gets an exclusive with Saquon Barkley, a hug from a Hall of Famer, and interrupts a live TV Show (25:58). Plus, a spontaneous game of over/under with the truthsayer of our generation, what it would sound like if Tony Romo ordered a pizza, and a Super Bowl champ confirms that his teammates didn't pay attention to their captain (37:26).
BMF
January 23, 2020 10:21 - 49 minutesStugotz asks Jorge Masvidal about a potential fight with Conor McGregor. Plus, where there's smoke there's fire and that's what ESPN's seldom used 49ers expert provides.
Big Momma
January 16, 2020 17:17 - 50 minutesStugotz asks Mike Golic, Jr. what it was like to compete against the GOAT. Plus, major leaguer Derek Dietrich offers tanning tips, explains how he met his gold medal winning girlfriend, and weighs in on the Astros' cheating scandal.
Bartender...NEIL
January 10, 2020 11:44 - 1 hourStugotz talks with SportsCenter anchor Neil Everett about going to concerts with Bill Walton, his path to ESPN, and what a typical day for him is like.
New Year's Recommendations
January 03, 2020 11:38 - 51 minutesStugotz and Stanczyk show you how the STUpodity sausage is made. Without a plan of any kind, they churn out an episode thanks to fortuitous timing and two sensational guests.
Weekend Observations Holiday Spectacular
December 19, 2019 10:48 - 52 minutesStugotz and the Weekend Observations crew- Mike Golic, Jr., Mikey A, Mikey C, and Stanczyk- gather around to spread some holiday cheer.
Coffee Is For Closers
December 12, 2019 10:37 - 48 minutesStugotz finally speaks with the person whose name he's said the most in 2019. Plus, Adam Schefter recounts the time an NBA star accosted him in Miami as well as his recent bout with kidney stones.
Life is Magic
December 05, 2019 10:43 - 46 minutesStugotz talks to 2-time Pro Bowl long snapper Jon Dorenbos about reconciling with his father 27 years after he killed his mother, performing magic on America's Got Talent, how his football career ended with open-heart surgery, and getting a Super Bowl ring from a team that traded him a year earlier.
Thanks, But No Thanks
November 27, 2019 10:36 - 34 minutesStugotz runs through ten of the presumably countless opportunities he's thankful to have been presented with, yet failed to show up for.
The Big Show
November 21, 2019 11:47 - 53 minutesStugotz and Dan Patrick discuss Dan Le Batard's wedding and the glory days of ESPN.
Wedding Week
November 14, 2019 11:29 - 40 minutesStugotz delivers his best man speech for Dan Le Batard (8:03) and then talks about the upcoming nuptials with the officiant, Pablo Torre (20:17).
Class Action Park
November 07, 2019 11:57 - 47 minutesWhat if I told you that from 1978 to 1996 there was a waterpark that regularly killed patrons, but had the survivors longing to come back. That on its opening day over 100 swimmers were saved from the wave pool. That the wave pool was often referred to as the grave pool. That employees were described as under aged, undertrained, and often, under the influence. That ride designers may have had insufficient training in physics and engineering. That a successful day at Action Park wasn't measure...
FitzCraft
October 31, 2019 09:48 - 50 minutesStugotz talks to a witch (37:02) as well as the ESPN personality who cares the most about Halloween (6:59).
Seeing Ghosts
October 24, 2019 09:58 - 56 minutesDespite multiple titles for Boston area teams since 2001 The Ringer's Bill Simmons still has demons in his attic so Stugotz talks to him about Sam Darnold seeing ghosts and then looks ahead to the NBA season, even though it's already started.
Adult Playground
October 17, 2019 09:51 - 38 minutesStugotz wanders around the halls of ESPN's campus in Bristol and talks to anyone he can find.
The Atonement Burger
October 10, 2019 10:15 - 41 minutesStugotz atones for his sins of the past year. Plus, with Dan Le Batard on his honeymoon Stugotz tries to see if he still has chemistry with his fallback plan, who is, coincidentally, another overweight bloviator.
Stu Stoops to New Lows
October 03, 2019 09:46 - 55 minutesStugotz ranks his Top 10 best friends at ESPN, tries to talk his way on to Always Late with Katie Nolan, and asks Bob Stoops what he'd say if Antonio Brown wanted to play for his XFL team.
Weekend Observations 4.0
September 26, 2019 09:48 - 56 minutesStugotz, Mike Golic, Jr., and the rest of the Weekend Observations crew gets together for some more poppycock.
Pull Up
September 19, 2019 10:49 - 53 minutesStugotz talks to Blazers guard C.J. McCollum about his contract extension, Team USA's disappointing performance at the FIBA World Cup, and his favorite and least favorite NBA cities. Plus, fast food tips in frugality from Guillermo.
A Magician and a TV Wizard
September 12, 2019 14:36 - 59 minutesStugotz talks with NFL Red Zone host Andrew Siciliano about the success of the show, his Sunday routine, and his appearance on the game show The Weakest Link. Plus, Stugotz interviews a magician.
The Mort Report
September 05, 2019 09:57 - 56 minutesStugotz talks with Chris Mortensen about their decade long friendship, his career as a writer growing up in LA, his relationship with Adam Schefter, the story of his career that involves the mafia, and his battle with cancer.
Bear Down
August 29, 2019 14:16 - 57 minutesStugotz talks with College Gameday's Chris Fallica about how he became known as "The Bear," how he fell in love with gambling at an early age, and what it was like dealing with Dan Le Batard in college at the University of Miami. Plus, a game of Rece, Herbie, or Des.
Stugotz' America
August 22, 2019 16:11 - 1 hourWhich of Stugotz' phrases will Mina Kimes use in her next NFL broadcast, what's the best piece of advice Marty Smith has ever received, and who is Stugotz' hall pass?
Stu's Your Daddy
August 15, 2019 09:44 - 42 minutesWhich father-son duo knows each other better- Stugotz and his dad or Phil and Chris Simms?
Weekend Observations 3.0
August 08, 2019 15:49 - 1 hourThe Weekend Observations crew reconvenes for another round of malarkey.
Déja Stu: Russini and Gase
August 01, 2019 10:51 - 1 hourStugotz explains why he likes lakes, what he's a snob about, and why he lies about his age (1:54). Then he picks a bone with Dianna Russini (16:48) before presenting Jets HC Adam Gase with another t-shirt idea (36:05).
The Big Fish
July 25, 2019 15:23 - 41 minutesThe Shipping Container guest produces this week's episode of "Stupodity". Stugotz tries to book the single biggest get in sports... Will he succeed? Or will he just end up mailing another episode in?
The Female Stugotz
July 18, 2019 11:04 - 1 hourStugotz talks to Dianna Russini about her weird relationship with Mina Kimes, the time she threw a trash can at her high school coach, and what it was like to work the red carpet at the ESPYs (6:41). Plus, a surprise guest (25:54) and the super hero power Stugotz would want most (1:04:02).
Panic! at the Wedding and a Patio Chat
July 11, 2019 10:57 - 56 minutesStugotz gets a full recap of Field Yates' wedding from Adam Schefter, including a shirt snafu and why you want to invite him to your wedding if it's in December (7:16). Plus, Stan Van Gundy fires some NBA, MLB, and USWNT takes from his patio (24:53).
Home and Home
June 27, 2019 10:56 - 1 hourStugotz and Bill Simmons discuss how hard it is to name things, why no one criticizes female athletes, the swipe right generation, and the best and worst case scenarios for NBA teams in free agency.
Surveying the Field
June 20, 2019 09:36 - 1 hourStugotz and Mike Golic, Jr. pepper Field Yates about his wedding (1:27) before letting him know what he'll be missing out on by not inviting them (17:08). Plus, Jay Bilas evaluates Stugotz's fraudulent analysis of NBA Draft prospects (25:32).
Weekend Observations 2.0
June 13, 2019 10:11 - 1 hourThe Weekend Observations crew gets together for another round of ridiculousness and hilarity, including appearances by Mina Kimes and Trey Wingo.
Don't Ease Me In
June 06, 2019 09:39 - 1 hourStugotz talks to Blazers guard CJ McCollum, who happens to be a more polished podcast host than he is, about the media, airplane etiquette, and baby wipes (4:41). Plus, can an interview be good if the host fails to ask a question? Stugotz takes a trip with a Hall of Famer to find out (30:07).
Maginka
May 30, 2019 15:05 - 52 minutesStugotz complains about how overworked he is and then talks to Jorge Sedano about the discord within the Lakers organization as well as their time working together in Miami (9:50). Plus, he talks about marijuana with former NBA player Al Harrington (38:10).
Commencement
May 23, 2019 09:53 - 42 minutesStugotz vents about a major frustration he has with his alma mater (3:32). Plus, he talks to the reporter who inspired Stugutz (16:14).
Good Afternoon Everybody
May 16, 2019 18:07 - 55 minutesStugotz reacts to a busy week of NY sports the only way he knows how (7:52). Plus, Stu and the shipping container create a new game and it nearly takes longer to establish the rules than it does to play (27:57).