Return to Play Podcast
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThree guys with a combined 21 years of school and zero sh*ts were given, provide weekly NFL injury news and discussions to help you make informed fantasy football and gambling decisions.
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Episodes
OZEMPIC Chronicles + College Football Pop Quiz + Champions League Final
May 31, 2024 03:12 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBYo! Its hot pod summer as we talk about the weight loss drugs that are hot in the streets! We're talkin' side effects, long term effects, and the potential effects on our society/culture. (14:15) Then we get to the important stuff: sports! NBA Finals. CONCACAF Cup Finals. Champions League Finals. We finish with a pop quiz for Steve of who the winningest CFB teams are during each US Presidency.
NFL Schedule Highlights + EPL Title + Ric Flair WOO
May 17, 2024 03:43 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBYo! Its a fresh May episode where we highlight some disadvantages for teams' schedule due to rest, climate, travel, etc. We mix in a few team totals that jumped off the page! The EPL Title comes down to the final week for the first time since Wayne Rooney and Yaya Toure shared the pitch. DRAW OF THE WEEK Ric Flair's legendary heart attack College Football 25 WOOOOOO Follow us for more on X @returntoplaypod
BBMV ADP Injury Coorilations
May 04, 2024 03:47 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBYo! We're back with a May edition of the show. Intro / NFL Draft Recap Best Ball ADP from a career injury persepective: who to avoid + better options MLS / EPL Picks Kentucky Derby Picks Follow us for more @Returntoplaypod on X!
Nick Chubb's Paycut + Master's Weekend + Soccer bets + UFC 300 Quick Picks
April 12, 2024 02:51 - 51 minutes - 47 MBYo its a freestyle episode. We just sat down and pressed record. Nick Chubb forfitted 10 mil to stay in CLE. What a wierdo. Browns fans on X are potato brains. We already lost all of our Master's bets before the end of round 1. Hot n Fresh DRAW OF THE WEEK + MLS picks UFC 300 parlay with horrible name pronouciations. Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for more picks and arguments!
Nicotine Is Bad, Mkay
March 23, 2024 03:19 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBYo! Packed show for ya. Great weekend for hoops and soccer! Intro (0:00) Nicotine effects on the body (10:00) NFL Free agents contracts vs shelf life (32:00) USMNT Nations League Finals (35:00) Charlotte FC v Columbus Crew Picks (44:00)
AFC North Free Angency + MLS Week 4 Picks
March 15, 2024 03:07 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBYo! We're here to discuss the heavy load of free agency news exclusively to the AFC North teams. Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers Going to be another hyper competitive division. MLS Week 4 Picks! +6.4 units this season! Follow us for more @retruntoplaypod
SUPERBOWL LVIII Props, Picks, and RIP Toby Kieth
February 07, 2024 03:38 - 44 minutes - 41 MBYo! Its the final showdown between two of the best. Lining up to be a great hard faught game. Aurther Smith statement Draw of the Week Game props, player props, TDs, Novelty props + a Puppy Bowl XX breakdown for you real sickos out there! Follow us for more all off-season on X @returntoplaypod
Championship Weekend!
January 26, 2024 03:35 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBYo! Our heads are on a swivel to find lines for the Paralmpics this summer. Blind soccer is epic! Harbaugh to Chargers, Bellicheck out? Championship Sunday breakdown and picks! Draw of the week Vince McMahon is a poopyhead.
Mike Tomlin Forever
January 19, 2024 03:46 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBYo! We have a nice tight show for ya. Short Steelers Recap Akron (-1.5) v Kent State MBB NFL Divisional Round breakdown game by game with picks! Mike Tomlin Draw of the Week UFL Championship picks
SUPER Wildcard Weekend
January 12, 2024 04:06 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBYo! Its a packed show as we move to the postseason. Terrible Towel Curse is real Power Rankings of HC openings NFL injury news Buffalo / Pittsburgh insight Quick breakdown of each Wildcard game with a Lock of the Week Draw of the Week Follow us on X for WINNING picks @returntoplaypod
Who Will Smell the Jarred Fart?
January 05, 2024 04:35 - 48 minutes - 44 MBYo! We have a new ep for ya hot n' fresh Lotta Steelers talk sprinkled throughout: 3 weeks of short rest in Dec/Jan Path to Playoffs QB discourse: Kenny, Rudolph, Fields, Russ Penn State transfer portal Draw of the Week Greasy Gamblin' Picks and player insentives Follow us on X @returntoplaypod for winners!
B1G Bowl Blowouts?
December 29, 2023 03:10 - 43 minutes - 40 MBYo! We have a packed show for you Christmas Lesson Rudolph vs Pickett NFL Injury News Draw of the Week Bowl Weekend Breakdown Greasy Gamblin' Picks + Transfer portal rant Follow us on X @returntoplaypod for Picks this weekend! 85-67-8 on the year!
Puppy Pickens
December 22, 2023 03:52 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBYo! Back with a great ep for ya. Trade Pickens and Tomlin (3:00) All Blacks vs Whites Game + Racial Draft (11:00) NFL Injury Prognosis (19:45) Back to Steelers Depression / Injury wrap up (25:30) Draw of the Week (28:39) Greasy Gamblin' Picks (38:00) History of the JMU Dukes Mascot and Wrap up! Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for winners!
Steelers in Dispair + MLS Championship + Bowl Season + UFC 296
December 14, 2023 03:18 - 46 minutes - 43 MBYo! We got a packed show for ya. Best Ball recap entering playoffs. Should Steelers trade Tomlin? NFL Injury report Draw of the Week + Danny hitting Crew to win MLS Cup future Greasy Gamblin' Picks with Transfer portal updates for this weekend's bowls Quick Picks for UFC 296 Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for red hot picks. 6-2 last week in NFL
Tourture Chamber with TNF
December 08, 2023 04:20 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBYo, Steelers are DEAD. Crumb bums! We do the pod during 1st half of PIT/NE and it is a nightmare! Mixed in to our complaining is the NFL injury report, Draw of the Week and Greasy Gamblin' Picks (25:00) We finish out the first half on the show with a Pittsburgh food debate and NFL talk. The over hit to make us 70-56-7 on X @returntoplaypod Follow for more hot pics!
Show Me the CarrFax
December 02, 2023 00:32 - 45 minutes - 42 MBYo! We're back from a short turkey break to cover all of the injury updates including Aaron Rodgers, DTR, Aaron Jones, and more! A confusing Derrick Carr debate ensues. Steve recaps his trip to Germany. Draw of the Week Greasy Gamblin' Picks and CFB Championship weekend preview Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for red hot picks!
The Abysmal Browns
November 16, 2023 04:18 - 44 minutes - 41 MBYo! Football is in full swing. James Franklin is consistent and as bald as they come. NFL Injury News and Updates Jags Cursed themselves Draw of the Week Greasy Gamblin' Picks and Bonus Rat Line Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for our hot picks and analysis
In Defense of Kyler Murray
November 10, 2023 03:40 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBYo! Football time again. We cover angles and theories on games mixed in with the injury report. Seems like a good flow to the show. Draw of the Week A bambooziling Greasy Gamblin' Picks Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for our Football Picks and argue about sports with us!
LIVE STEELERS v TITANS TNF
November 03, 2023 02:03 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBYo! Recording live during the Steelers game where we complain about Pickett and Cole Holcomb tears his knee :( NFL Injury ReportLGBTQIA+ Fan of the WeekDraw of the WeekGreasy Gamblin' Picks Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for our red hot picks! Stay Healthy America!
Deshaun Da Bandit
October 27, 2023 02:08 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBYo! Its another week of red hot takes, picks, and injury discussion. College Football Talk including James Franklin is a loser, Arch Manning, and more. NFL Injury News and UpdatesDraw of the WeekGreasy Gamblin' PicksFollow us on X @Returntoplaypod We are 41-21-2 for football picks this year!!
PENN STATE Ohio State Preview, Steelers Off the Bye, Browns Talk, MLS Finale, Picks!
October 20, 2023 03:38 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBYo! The big game is Saturday and we got ya covered. How the Lions and Buckeyes matchup and the betting market behavior. (0:00)NFL Injury News and Predictions (10:38)Draw of the Week (37:04)Greasy Gamblin' PIcks (45:48) Follow us on X @returntoplaypod for much more and our red hot weekend picks 36-16-2 overall!!
Njoku Didn't Start the Fire!
October 13, 2023 02:45 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBYo! We're back with red hot takes.Frank Reich vs David Tepper (0:00)Deshaun's Shoulder and Njoku is Man of Steel (3:38)NFL Injury News (7:24)Steelers Talk (18:11)Draw of the Week (25:05)Greasy Gamblin' Picks (29:44)Follow us @returntoplaypod on X for much more including our football picks 31-10-2 on the year!!!
Steelers Dumpster Fire + Saints Malpractice + TONS of Injury Updates
October 06, 2023 02:47 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBYo! It's a packed episode. We start with a Steelers / Matt Canada rant and discuss Pickett's knee (0:00) We dive into the NFL injury news inluding Derek Carr's shoulder malpractice, risk/reward of Johnathan Taylor and Jameison Williams coming back, and much more (8:30) Draw of the Week (32:07) Greaaaasy Gamblin' Picks (33:45) Follow us on X @returntoplaypod We are 22-7-2 in X picks on the weekends!!!
The Carr Broke Down, Jameis Take the Wheel
September 29, 2023 02:09 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBYo! We're back breaking down the highlights of NFL injury news for week 4. There's a juicy CFB slate this weekend - breakdown ensuesDRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin' Picks Follow us for more @returntoplaypod on X
Chubb's Knee and Steelers Offense are Broken
September 22, 2023 02:07 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBYo! We break down the Browns Steelers Monday night clash and Nick Chubb's horrific knee injury. Tons of Week 3 injury news and projectionsDraw of the WeekGreasy Gamblin' PicksFollow us for more @returntoplaypod
Week 1: Achilles Vengance
September 14, 2023 01:48 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBYo! We discuss Aaron Rodgers achilles rupture and how much the turf had an impact.Injury News for INs and OUTs + Waiver Wire advantagesDRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin PicksFollow us for more @returntoplaypod on X. 5-1 last week in Weekend Picks!
NFL WEEK 1! + Seasonal Picks + Lock of Week
September 07, 2023 03:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIt's HERE. NFL FOOTBALL. We start with Nick Bosa's hold out ending and injury risk playing week 1 with no acclimation period. LGBTQIA+ Retiree of the WeekDRAW OF THE WEEKSeasonal player prop and awards picksGreasy Gamblin' Picks feat. Lock of the Week (CFB talk) Follow us on X for more @Returntoplaypod
CFB Preview!! + NFL Injury News
September 01, 2023 01:51 - 41 minutes - 38 MBYo! Packed episode with NFL cuts and injuries as NFL Season approaches near! CFB preview: Confrence and Division Champs, Heisman, and Final 4We forgot Draw of the Week! Make sure to follow us @returntoplaypod for that.
Injury News + Steelers Kickass Preseason + Week 0 CFB Picks and More!
August 25, 2023 02:47 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBYo! We covered a lot of injuries heading into the final preseason game.Draw of the Week and Messi / Miami MLS predictionsCFB teaser and Week O Lock of the Week
NFL Preseason Picks! Injury News + Leagues Cup
August 10, 2023 02:16 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBYo! We give a quick recap of NFL Injury News. League's Cup featuring Charlotte FC v Inter Miami Draw of the WeekNFL Preseason Picks. Cause why not!
NFL Injury Updates + Women's World Cup + Leagues Cup
August 04, 2023 03:47 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBFootball is HERE! We are recording during the Hall of Fame Game. Major injury news in training camps and we explain KJ Hamler's Pericarditis (possible return).Women's World Cup is in knockout stages and we give our picks for outright winner (not USA!). We also touch on Leagues Cup. Draw of the Week as always.
TE Injury Risk Rankings + Training Camp Injury News + UFC 291
July 28, 2023 03:51 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBYo! Packed Episode. FOOTBALL IS BACK BAYBAYWe highlight the injuries as training camp gets underway. Breakdown of Tight End's risk of injury this season for your fantasy information. Plus, we find a WILD trend amongst TE injuries! Draw of the Week as Women's World Cup and Leagues Cup continues. UFC 291 picks and parlay for ya greaseballs out there!Follow us on Twitter / X (lol) for more @Returntoplaypod
Running Back Risk Analysis + Women's World Cup Preview(ish)
July 20, 2023 02:36 - 53 minutes - 49 MBYo! Football is so close to being back that you can smell the turf beads cooking in the sun. With the RB market being a hot topic, we discuss which high ADP backs are worth taking and which ones will probably leave you depressed at Thanksgiving dinner. We also recap Gold Cup Final and the future of USMNT. Women's World Cup begins today in Australia and we throw out a couple futures and of course Draw of the Week! Follow us for more @Returntoplaypod on Twitter
Cold Cup Quarterfinals (Danny's sick) + UFC 290 Picks!
July 07, 2023 02:13 - 22 minutes - 21 MBDanny coming through with Gold Cup breakdown for this weekend and an outright winner other than USA. We're not sexist and gearing up for Women's World Cup too! Draw of the Week as always.UFC 290 picks and an interesting underdog stat that goes against our Penn State pride Bo Nickal :0 Follow us @Returntoplaypod for more!
LIVE Underdog Best Ball Draft! + Soccer Talk
June 23, 2023 03:25 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBYo! We changed it up and spit hot takes while doing a best ball draft. (8:00:00) Around picks we give out some injury news coming off of minicamp. Also, we point out some high risk injury players to avoid at current ADP. To start and end the show, we talk a little USMNT winning Nations League, Gold Cup preditions, and of course, Draw of the Week! Follow us on Twitter @Returntoplaypod for more picks and injury updates!
The Soccer Episode!
June 09, 2023 03:22 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBMessi is coming to America and going to lay waste to the MLS, but for how long? Steve is kicking himself for not getting Charlotte FC season tix. UEFA Champions League Final: Manchester City v Inter Milano brief overview props score predictions USA v Mexico prediction and USMNT coaching turmoilDRAW OF THE WEEKFinally, Big 10 schedule changes and how the entire CFB landscape is forever changed.Can't forget a couple UFC 289 picks and parlaysFollow us on Twitter @returntoplaypod for more p...
NBA Finals, Purdy vs Lance, Jimmy G's Sexy Foot, and Soccer Talk
June 02, 2023 02:03 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBNot much to add here this week. If you read the title, you know what to expect! Follow us on Twitter @Returntoplaypod for picks, predictions, and more injury news!
Ep Return of the Return to Play Podcast
May 19, 2023 03:17 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBYo! The boys are back to discuss NFL, Soccer, and UFC. We break down some NFL win totals to grab before the lines move. Danny goes on a QB salary rant. Of course, there is draw of the week and a LOCK for Champions League Finals. Plus, Steve gives a red hot UFC parlay. Follow us on Twitter @ReturntoPlayPod
SUPPA BOWL 57 Props and NFL Honors
February 10, 2023 04:10 - 38 minutes - 35 MBDanny and Steve recap the week without football and give some tasty Draws of the Week before dishing out a hot stack of Super Bowl 57 props and parlays! Follow us on Twitter @returntoplaypod
Mahomes Ankle is FINE, Everything is Fine!
January 27, 2023 04:26 - 35 minutes - 33 MBDanny and Steve have a discussion on the intriguing Patrick Mahomes ankle sprain. Steve shares evidence to assume this is a medial ankle sprain and quite minor. Danny provides a gloomier perspective. Draw of the Week comin' atcha! Finally, the two hand out prop picks and parlays and game outcomes. Follow us on Twitter: @returntoplaypod
Divisional Round, Gambling Advice, and Stories
January 20, 2023 04:15 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBYo! Steve hands out Greasy Gamblin' 101 advice about how to be smart with your sports betting bankroll. A couple greasy stories for ya too. Divisional round games are broken down in order with injury news, stats, and betting strats. Of course, we didn't forget the segments! Follow us on Twitter: @returntoplaypod
Playoff TIME
January 13, 2023 03:59 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBYo! Steve and Danny discuss the Browns stinking and broke for years to come. Steelers season recap and some surprising takes on Matt Canada and the future of the team. All playoff games are covered: Injury impacts (Lamar, Tua, Vikings O-line) Picks and game theory Follow us on Twitter: @returntoplaypod
Athletic Trainers Rescue Damar Hamlin
January 06, 2023 03:10 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBSteve and Danny give a healthcare perspective about the cardiac arrest event that occurred Monday. Steve think athletic trainers are missing a big opportunity to be recognized as a billable healthcare provider. Other Topics: OSU cursed betting tips for Natty Segments: Draw of the Week Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia, no superstars for MLS :( LGBTQIA+ Player of the Week Greasy Gamblin Picks where Steve has a narrow lead on Danny, Jimmy is slime Follow us on Twitter: @returntoplaypod
Big Time QB Drama
December 29, 2022 03:18 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBYo! New show format comin' attcha! CFP picks JJ Watt Retirement Party Draw of the Week LGBTQIA+ Player of the Week Greasy Gamblin Picks with game and injury breakdowns Steve provides a pretty epic tale of his stop in West Virginia Xmas Weekend you don't want to miss!
RIP Franco Harris, Legend.
December 22, 2022 04:23 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBMerry Christmas! We have a packed show: Steve's weekend in Charlotte, World Cup Final thoughts, Remembering Franco Harris, and more. Several QB injuries are discussed, and how will Johnathan Taylor look next season? Trace McSorely > Tom Brady And of course, all of our great segments to close the show!
RIP Mike Leach, AFC North Scumbags, and World Cup Final
December 15, 2022 04:44 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBWe have a packed show! Scumbag Bengals cheating the injury report Devante Parker and the NFL independent doctors heat State of the Steelers We cover a ton of injuries including Kyler Murray, Russ Wilson, the Pats backfield, and much more. World Cup Final preview and Draws of the Week Can Steve stay red hot with his Greasy Gamblin' Picks?? Follow us on Twitter: @Returntoplaypod
Injury Riddled AFC North
December 09, 2022 04:35 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBYo! We're back with another EP covering a ton of NFL injury news heading into December. OBJ gets passed on by the Cowboys and Steve gives a bold prediction about Matthew Stafford. World Cup predictions are dished out with Draw of the Week. LGBTQIA+ Double Feature! Greasy Gambling Picks! Steve is red hot, Jim is ice cold, and Danny is mid. The show finishes with Steve's bad experience with PayPal customer service.
A Real Life Doctor Joins the Show
December 02, 2022 04:34 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBYo! The guys are joined by a special guest, Dr. Freds, who gives his medically professional NFL and World Cup takes. We break down Russel Wilson's Bday Bash. Then break down the rivalry of banged-up QBs in the Bears v Packers game. Whole lotta other injuries are given insight for NFL week 13. Draw of the Week segment brings about a World Cup group stage breakdown and Dr Freds give a longshot Draw to spice it up! Brittney Griner receives a follow-up discussion in LGBTQIA+ Player of the...
46: Ultra Super Thanksgiving Sportsball Spectacular Weekend Marathon
November 24, 2022 04:20 - 49 minutes - 44.2 MBHappy Thanksgiving! We have you covered for NFL Injury news heading into the Thanksgiving games and Sunday. Also, the Cardinals' O-line coach got caught holding in Mexico and will now be a used car salesman. Danny and Steve get into a dumb argument about who would have been freed from Russian prison in Brittany Griner's place. We break down the good, bad, and ugly with the NFL season heading into the home stretch :(. Danny gives a nice World Cup recap and spells out scenarios for som...
WORLD CUP PREVIEW!!!
November 20, 2022 16:06 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBWe're here to talk World Cup 2022! Danny breaks down Team USA's roster and tactics heading into Qatar. The guys have the ole Messi v Ronaldo debate as they embark on their probable final WC. Of course, there are future bets and predictions to finish. Follow us @returntoplaypod on Twitter for more World Cup coverage and injury breakdowns.