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Rome quickly opens up mourning the trade of Kelsey Plum away from Lalaland before the guys recap what went down at the MLB trade deadline, headlined with the Dodgers acquisition of Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers (02:19). They talk WHY the boys in blue and not anyone else, Red Sox swinging big by bringing in Rutschman from the Orioles (09:04) after they came back from the dead (21:38), and bonafide Dodger-hater Aaron proposing a year-long strikeout versus seeing the Dodgers winning multiple titles in the next few years (33:23).  Jaeson takes it away with a recap of WWE's SummerSlam (45:56), the rise of Chelsea Green (53:28), and finally, a little preview of what's to come on the next pod. Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

8/5/26 • 63:58

The guys finally talk about LeBron's "Last Decision" and his signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year vet-minimum and how everyone not named Rome was surprised. How did we get here, why did it always make sense, and what does this mean for the rest of the NBA and probably title contenders.  They then switch over to Formula One while Rome takes credit for calling the Lando Norris win for the Hungarian GP this past weekend (27:38). Jaeson thinks Verstappen is possibly done after this year (36:28), George Russel looking every part of a spoiled prince (41:29), and Rome pushes in the chips on a certain driver for the second half of the season while the guys claim who they like as favorites for the Drivers Championship (49:15). Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

7/28/26 • 63:30

"Don" Rome, Aaron, and Jaeson recap Spain's dominating performance over Argentina in the World Cup Final this past Sunday and the overall positive experience from this year's tournament. They also debate the overall impact from this world cup including what is next for Messi, the impending media rights fight for the next tournament, MLS, and predictions on how the tournament may progress moving forward (18:54).  They then switch gears in recapping this past weekend's Belgium GP for Formula One (28:50) including some of the ongoing frustrations from Team Mercedes and George Russell, other drivers frustrations with their current team dynamics, and some predictions for the Hungary GP before the midseason break (42:12).  Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

7/22/26 • 48:01

Rome and the guys talk about Argentina's clutch performance in the closing minutes once again to punch their ticket to the World Cup Final, where they will face a stout Spain defense that stifled a more talented France squad, while a dejected England squad minutes away from clinching a final face off against France in the 3rd place game. They also recap a bit of the quarterfinals (18:19) highlighted by a well deserving red card (18:19) before giving their World Cup Final predictions (26:36).  In the world of sports, the guys talk about the WNBA commish no-show on the Dan Patrick show (23:48), McGregor's brief comeback (37:08), drama in and around F1 including a preview to changes for the Belgium Grand Prix this weekend (51:24), low-key championship moves for the White Sox (01:04:52), Romes rant on Kawhi and the NBA (01:08:04), and whether we will see a cap and lockout for the MLB (01:15:09).  Host: Rome Valdez Co-hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

7/17/26 • 88:09

Rome, Aaron, and Jaeson recap the Round of 16 which had plenty of drama and what seemed like every other game being the best game of the World Cup thus far, minus the Morocco manhandling Canada, and the abysmal, no show of a performance from the USMNT against Belgium (10:44). They reminisce the hard-fought England win over Mexico (30:27) in Stadium Azteca, the rise of Haaland the Targaryen for Norway, and preview the Round of 8 (41:01) before providing final thoughts on the controversy surrounding VAR (47:34), FIFA (53:32), and more thoughts on the US Mens team getting killed on the socials plus a comp to The House of Cards.  Jaeson leads the breaks down with what happened in the British Grand Prix in Silverstone this past weekend (01:03:16), McLaren making moves in IndyCar (01:19:00), The Bears, and the guys baseball fantasy update.  Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke 

7/8/26 • 93:53

Rome and the guys jump on moments after the US Mens win over Bosnia in the Round of 32 to talk all things World Cup from the ridiculous red card given to Balogun to all the come-from-behind wins that the knockout stages have been delivering to date. They then switch gears to breakdown what has become one of the more chaotic free-agency periods in recent memory (21:59) which was headlined by the Celtics and Sixers swapping Jalen Brown for Paul George and a couple of first rounders. Lakers got on the move quick with The King announcing his departure from LA (31:19) with an aggressive and pricey acquisition of Walker Kessler and others, Kawhi back to Toronto (41:20), and the guys go back and forth on where will LeBron ultimately go (47:15) while they visit every other move that went down, hello Minnesota? F1 and a preview of whats to come in future pods to cap things off (55:14). Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke 

7/3/26 • 60:40

The guys recap a weekend that started with a Julius Randle trade back to the Big Apple to the Giannis drama finally coming to a conclusion with his arrival in Miami. First they talk about all things with the World Cup including the alledged drama in the Fox Sports studio and the US Men's team looking great in their first two matches. Then it's onto the drama in the NBA world (26:26) with trades and developments that keep unfolding, initial reactions to the first round of the NBA Draft (43:13), and where will Jalen Brown eventually go (52:49). The guys then end with a little F1 where Rome and Jaeson double down on a bold take on who will win the Drivers Championship (59:34).  Host: Rome Valdez Co-hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

6/24/26 • 77:46

The guys recap a wild and sports filled weekend that saw both the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final crowning their new champions, Lewis Hamilton winning for the first time with Ferrari, and the World Cup kicking off. First, they talk about the Knicks remarkable postseason run that saw them come back down by double-digits in every win of the Finals to claim their first championship in 53 years for New York. They talk about what this means for the Spurs (12:21) in the immediate future, what this championship means for New York, and what could come next in the Game of Thrones in the NBA (26:16).  They then recap the Stanley Cup Final with the Carolina Hurricanes finishing up the Las Vegas Golden Knights in 6 (34:50) and what the turning point was in the series that had Carolina dominate the last 2.5 games. They also talk F1 with Kimi Antonelli finally having some Mercedes engine failure that has plagued his teammate George Russell, but also saw Lewis Hamilton finally cracking through with Ferrari and winning his first race in red and extending an unprecedented legendary career (45:29). To end the pod, Aaron and Jaeson continue to poke jabs at Rome for "Jacuzzi-Gate", UFC at the White House (01:02:33), USA's dominating opener against a strong defensive team in Paraguay (01:08:23), and Jaeson returning to unapologetically plugging in his White Sox and more fantasy baseball updates (01:30:44). Host: Rome Valdez Co-hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

6/16/26 • 97:13

The guys are in shock with what was one of the most fascinating basketball games in recent memory, the Knicks comepleting an epic comeback for the ages to steal Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden against a scorching hot Spurs that was up by as much as 29 points, and ending in dramatic fashion with OG Anunoby getting it done on both sides of the court in the final seconds to have his team go up 3-1 heading back to Texas. It's been awhile since Aaron has been on, so he was particularly hot on a lot of topics ranging from fantasy baseball, De'Aaron Fox fumbling the game (12:06) and the Spurs chances to rebound, a wild Lebron scenario (29:23), and some Stanley Cup takes (34:29). They then wrap up anticipating a loaded weekend for sports.  Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

6/11/26 • 50:02

Rome & Jaeson give their instant reactions after another thriller in the NBA Finals, with Wimby and the Spurs taking Game 3 in New York. Just like watching games on split-screen view, they hop back and forth from the NBA Finals and recapping whats been a scintillating Stanley Cup Final featuring the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes. The guys then switch gears in welcoming Andrew back to the pod to talk all things F1, especially recapping the Monaco GP (32:05). With the young teenage phenom Antonelli taking his 5th race in a row and Toto Wolf flirting with every driver within sight, they down-shift to take a look at the new regs, rumours, problems with McLaren, and end with predictions for Barcelona.  Jaeson then gives us a little update on his dominance in Aaron's All-NL Fantasy Baseball League (01:07:53).  Host: Rome Valdez ; Co-Host: Jaeson Zinke Special Guest: Andrew Rodriguez

6/9/26 • 72:37

Sniper Wes returns to recap with Rome the big trades that shook up the NFL in the offseason once again, with the Browns and Rams trade that took the headlines with the exchange of defensive juggernauts in Garrett and Verse. They then preview the NBA Finals with picks on who they got and in how many games (22:32) between the young San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knickerbockers before they also recap the NHL Playoffs and preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Las Vegas Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes (38:59). Wes even provides some Game 1 bets for SFTS listeners (41:29) before they wrap up about fandom and other random thoughts to end the pod. Host: Rome Valdez Special Guest: Sniper Wes

6/2/26 • 49:43

The guys are back to recap the weekend and then some. First they talk about the Monday night results which has Aaron looking like Aristotle with the correct call that the Orlando Magic was going to be trouble for the Detroit Pistons, who are now down 3-1. They even sprinkle in some Klay Thompson drama that has the socials up in arms. Then its the Mighty Ducks on the verge of taking out a veteran-laden and beloved Edmonton team in the first round (17:21) and other NHL updates, some quick NFL Draft takes which includes Jaeson breaking down John Lynch and his not so hot draft picks (25:42), the recent Boston-area drama with the Vrabel & Russini fallout and ofcourse the Boston Red Sox with the Alex Cora firing (36:23). They end with a little golf talk with McIlroy winning being good for the sport and LIV Golf on life support (47:48).  Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

4/28/26 • 54:41

As promised, Rome, Aaron and Jaeson are back together again after a long sabatical (or whatever it's called) to talk NBA and NHL playoffs. With quick claims that Sniper Wes "snipered" the guys off the pod and they are now the "B" team, the guys recap game 3's in the association starting with Ant and the Wolves taking care of the Nuggets. They then talk about Billy Donavon and the woe-ful Bulls front office, Wemby, Lakers, and other playoff predictions for the rest of the weekend and Round 1 (11:30). Jaeson is giddy talking about the NHL playoffs (26:45) before the guys end on a little update from Aaron and Jaesons $10 million buy-in fantasy baseball team and what would be better, Jaeson winning the chip or his wedding day? (34:05). Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

4/25/26 • 41:56

SFTS is back and just in time for all the NBA and NHL playoff action! Rome is joined by Las Vegas betting guru Sniper Wes to recap the first two games in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs including the Lakers surprising 2-0 lead versus the Rockets and Orlando shocking Detroit in the motor city in Game 1. Sniper Wes gives the SFTS listeners some picks for the games on Thursday night (12:06) before dishing out a few more for the NHL (20:55). They then quickly talk a little Dodgers-Giants and some movement in the early MLB season (29:03) before Sniper shares what he's up to this upcoming summer including handicapping for the World Cup, WNBA, and where you can find his winners on the web (34:54). Host: Rome Valdez Special Guest: Sniper Wes

4/23/26 • 42:15

The guys kick off the pod with a recap of the Conference Championship games, first recapping Sam Darnold and the Seahawks coming up big time against a very talented Rams and their MVP QB Matt Stafford to win the NFC Championship before recapping the ugly AFC Championship game where the guys question some of the Broncos play-calling and Vrabel and Maye taking advantage and bringing the Patriots back to the Super Bowl in year one (11:34). They then go over whats unfolded to date for new head coaching hires, first with McCarthy's arrival in Pittsburgh (26:52) before uncapping Mintor in Baltimore (32:57), Hafley packing up fore Miami (38:00), Saleh to Tennessee (44:49), and lastly, Harbaugh to NY and Stefanski to the ATL (49:18).  Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

1/27/26 • 56:44

The guys recap the CFP National Championship which saw Cignetti complete the two-year turnaround of Indiana from Big 10 bottom dweller into now National Champions over a gritty and talented Miami Hurricanes team. They then switch gears into the NFL looking back into the Divisional round (15:27) with tough losses and bittersweet victories, potential moves teams can make heading into next year before previewing the Conference Championships (44:44). They then wrap things up with final thoughts and stories at play leading up to the Super Bowl (55:33).  Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

1/24/26 • 64:01

The SFTS crew breakdown all the games for the Divisional round including each providing picks and sides for you betting fanatics. But first, they talk about Mike Tomlin and the Steelers ending a 19-year legendary run and whats next. They then switch gears to preview the CFP National Championship between Miami and Indiana at "Rock Hard" Stadium (40:35) before circling back on coaching rumors for who will become the Steelers next HC (51:13), and capping it with F1 liveries and the Dodgers latest haul (01:00:04).  (11:41) Bills v. Broncos(19:53) 49ers v. Seahawks(24:31) Texans v. Patriots(29:11) Bears v. Rams (40:35) CFP National Championship: Miami v. Indiana Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

1/17/26 • 67:09

The guys gift you a Bill Simmons-esque pod with almost two hours of football as they recap all the drama that unfolded for the College Football Playoff Semifinals, as well as what was for the most part a wild, Wild Card weekend in the NFL. First, they recap the Texans dominating win over Rome's Steelers before talking the Rams v. Panthers game which set the tone for the weekend (10:44). Then they go over the Packers miscues in their loss to the Bears (18:41), Vrabel and the Maye-led Pats winning their playoff debut (38:47), the legend of Josh Allen (43:18), the Niners improbable win over the Eagles and the weird head coaching landscape (52:24).  They then recap the CFP Semifinals (01:09:27) which include many underlying storylines and what-ifs for Miami and Ole'Miss in the Fiesta Bowl, the potential top two picks and QBs in the Peach Bowl (01:31:27) and what is up with the CFP format and transfer portal, before ending with a little NASCAR talk with the return of "The Chase" (01:40:50). Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

1/13/26 • 111:24

The guys give their picks and predictions for what is shaping up to be one of the better Wild-Card weekends in years for the NFL. If you caught the college football semi-final preview, first half may sound the same, because it is with a recap of Black Monday. After that, it's all new just in time to get your picks in! The guy's end with Super Bowl predictions and other final thoughts in sports today (46:25).  (11:36) Rams v. Panthers(19:01) Packers v. Bears(26:54) Bills v. Jaguars(32:48) Niners v. Eagles(36:19) Chargers v. Patriots(40:17) Steelers v. Texans Host: Rome Valdez  Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

1/10/26 • 58:22

The guys go over some of the firings from Black Monday in the NFL and prospect a few additional potential firings, one of which comes to fruition with the news of Mike McDaniels being fired the morning after the guys record. They then give their picks and predictions for the semi-final games of the College Football Playoff (11:45). Be sure to catch the second half of this pod session with Wild-Card weekend picks and predictions coming out next! (16:28) Fiesta Bowl: Miami v. Ole' Miss(30:22) Peach Bowl: Oregon v. Indiana Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

1/8/26 • 35:32

This is the last lines with the guys for the 2025 NFL season. The guys start and end the pod with some college football talk, first with quick reactions from the CFP which featured some big upsets including Ole' Miss taking down Georgia before moving on to cover Week 18. They then end talking about Jaeson's upcoming attendance in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego complete with peppermint schnapps shots (01:04:03).  (12:38) Saturday Games(21:33) Sunday Morning Games(38:56) Sunday Afternoon Games(59:24) SNF: Ravens vs. Steelers Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

1/2/26 • 69:12

Rome kicks off this special college football playoff pod with a quick jab at Notre Dame and their scheduling dramas and dilemmas before Aaron and Jaeson help break down each of this weekends playoff bowl games. The guys then go back into the vault to revisit preseason predictions for each of the major conferences in who would be at the top and into the playoffs (26:35) and end with a look into whether someone who has played professionally should be allowed back into college athletics (32:09). (07:14) Miami vs. Ohio State(13:01) Oregon vs. Texas Tech(17:17) Alabama vs. Indiana(23:42) Ole Miss vs. Georgia Video for the college football games and picks available from SFTS on Youtube! Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

1/1/26 • 51:50

The guys start recapping the MNF game which had the Cardinals upsetting the Rams in an exciting divisional matchup before they get into the rest of the holiday games going back to Thursday's Christmas games (27:36). They nominate two games for the Ass-Whoopin' of the Week (21:42), missed opportunities by many teams including Rome's Steelers, and what the playoff picture is shaping up to be with lots to play for in the final week of the NFL regular season (44:13). They end with a short recap of Michigan's new leading man (55:27) and a quick NBA checkup (01:00:05). NFL Recap video available on Youtube! Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

12/30/25 • 69:06

Rome and the guys kick off with a quick recap of the TNF game that featured a pair of 11-win teams with the number one seed and the inside track to win the NFC West at stake, and Darnold delivered in taking down the Rams. They then go over the lines for Week 16 in the NFL along with quick analysis, picks, and predictions for every game which covers Saturday, Sunday, and Monday this week.  (04:26) Saturday Games(10:53) Sunday Morning(34:17) Sunday Afternoon Games(48:50) SNF: Patriots v. Ravens(52:16) MNF: 49ers v. Colts Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

12/20/25 • 59:25

This is the second half of a two-part football pod where unfortunately this one is coming out first due to the Friday night game of Alabama and Oklahoma that kicks off Round 1 of the CFB Playoffs. First they break the ice with talks of the Heisman before Aaron leads the breakdown of all the first-round games. Check out the guy's takes for each game before they wrap up with talks about playoff expansion, conference realignment, scheduling and more (15:45).  (04:22) Alabama v. Oklahoma(08:35) Miami v. Texas A&M(11:07) Tulane v. Ole'Miss(13:04) James Madison v. Oregon Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

12/19/25 • 27:27

Before the guys get to this weeks slate of NFL games with many playoff implications at play, they talk about driving EV's and the lack of infastructure, and a little about Joe Burrow. You can catch the guys picks and predictions for Week 15 starting with the Sunday morning games (08:05) before they move onto the afternoon games (28:53) and another round of maybe good, maybe bad prime time games of Vikings v. Cowboys for SNF (44:37), and the MNF game of Dolphins v. Steelers (48:48). They end the show with comments about Cena's last match for WWE Saturday night.  Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

12/14/25 • 56:51

Rome throws the guys off balance with a scenario too hard for their NFC North brains to digest (05:27) before they get into the games for the NFL Week 14. They start with the Sunday mornings games (15:37) before tackling the afternoon (40:03), Sunday Night (54:24), and finally the Monday Night Football game (01:00:18).  Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

12/7/25 • 68:56

The guys kick-off talking about the upcoming week in sports which includes big football games and an F1 title at stakes and some of the fall-out from Kiffin's Ole'Miss exit. They then get into it with whats at stake with every college football conference champion this weekend and Aaron's last edition of Games of the Week for the college fooball regular season (07:04) before discussing different playoff seeding scenarios and who could be left out in the cold this winter (23:48). They end with a recap of Games of the Week and Westgate picks and record (30:33).  (12:23) American: #24 North Texas v. #20 Tulane(15:04) Mountain West: UNLV v. Boise State(16:15) BIG 12: #11 BYU v. #4 Texas Tech(18:06) SEC: #3 Georgia v. #9 Alabama(19:58) ACC: Duke v. #17 Virginia(21:12) BIG 10: #2 Indiana v. #1 Ohio State Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

12/6/25 • 37:00

The guys go over the Sunday and Monday slate of games for Thanksgiving weekend and a slew of other seasonal topics. They start with the Sunday morning games before covering the late afternoon games including Sunday and Monday Night Football (22:04). Rome reveals his Power Rankings going into Thanksgiving Day (43:38) before he revels over his Lakers recent run to end the pod.  Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

11/30/25 • 52:55

The guys break down games going down Black Friday and Saturday for what is a huge rivalry week and the final week in the regular season for college football. They talk a little fantasy football and playoff rankings (05:14) before Aaron gives his games of the week for Black Friday (17:01) and Saturday (27:48). This is part of one of a two part Thanksgiving weekend pod.  Host: Rome Valdez Co-Hosts: Aaron Toller, Jaeson Zinke

11/28/25 • 41:25