The Sports Game Podcast

The Sports Game Podcast

@sportsgamepod · 21K subscribers · 220 videos · Hebrew

The best sports podcast you've never heard of. Paul Catalina brings you his thoughts on sports, comedy, life, pop culture and more. Interviews, sketches, vid…

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11:23

Is College Football's Quarterback Evaluation Model Completely Broken?

2.3K views · 1w ago · 11:23

Paul Catalina takes a deep dive into the Class of 2023's top 20 quarterback recruits and the alarming bust rate facing top-tier passing talent in modern college football. From Arch Manning’s struggles at Texas and Dante Moore’s path at Oregon to constant transfer portal movement across the SEC and ACC, Paul analyzes why quarterback development is in crisis, how NIL money impacts roster stability, and whether high school scouting services need a total overhaul.

12:18

ESPN’s Kris Rhim on Jim Harbaugh, Beat Reporting, and LeBron Joining the 76ers

305 views · 2w ago · 12:18

Join Paul Catalina on the Sports Game podcast as he catches up with ESPN reporter Kris Rhim to discuss his high-profile move from covering the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers to taking over the Philadelphia 76ers beat. Kris opens up about returning to his hometown, addressing his viral press conference exchange with Jim Harbaugh, and navigating the transition from football to the NBA just as superstar LeBron James joins a stacked 76ers roster.

9:45

The Unintended Chaos and Corporate Overhaul of the Expanded College Football Playoff

312 views · 2w ago · 9:45

In this episode of The Sports Game Podcast, Paul Catalina breaks down the massive shift coming to college football with the expanded playoff system. From the rising threat of NFL-style coaching carousels to Notre Dame’s golden status as an independent, Paul explores how television networks and college executives are reshaping the sport—and why fans might have to settle for a corporatized version of the game they love.

31:13

Why College Football Realignment and Big Ten Battles Feel Like Legal Drama

1.2K views · 2w ago · 31:13

The Athletic's Justin Williams joins Paul Catalina on The Sports Game Podcast to break down the latest wave of college football realignment, including James Madison’s move to the American Conference and what dominoes could fall next. They discuss the ongoing legal battles reshaping college sports, the Protect College Sports Act, FSU and Clemson’s conference leverage, and preview massive marquee matchups, including Ohio State vs. Indiana and Notre Dame vs. BYU.

13:23

How College Football Coaches Lost Their Manners with Fans

563 views · 2w ago · 13:23

On today’s episode, Paul Catalina breaks down why college football head coaches need a quick lesson in fan etiquette. After another wild week in college football, Paul reacts to Steve Sarkisian's odd defense of Arch Manning, Mike Elko taking a direct shot at Texas A&M fans on social media, and why Florida head coach Jon Sumrall provided the gold standard for handling disappointed fans.

8:38

Big Ten Expansion Lies, ACC Realignment, and College Football Super Leagues

4.1K views · 3w ago · 8:38

Paul Catalina dives into his latest college football conspiracy theory following Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petiti's claim that the conference is content at 18 members. From the Protect College Sports Act and revenue models to the potential departure of top ACC brands like Florida State, Miami, Clemson, and North Carolina, Paul breaks down why conference expansion and the push for TV-rating-driven super leagues are far from over.

9:47

Dino Nuggets, College Football Money, and the Great Arkansas Booster Rivalry

5.3K views · 3w ago · 9:47

Paul Catalina breaks down the hilarious yet high-stakes dynamic between mega-boosters in college football, pitting John Tyson’s chicken empire against Cody Campbell’s oil money. Dive into the debate over Arkansas Razorbacks athletics leadership, athletic director Hunter Yurachek, NIL funding, and why Tyson Dino Nuggets—or maybe velociraptor and Razorback-shaped nuggets—might just hold the key to SEC football success.

12:36

Why Massive Coaching Buyouts Prove College Football Spending Was Always Out of Control

860 views · 1mo ago · 12:36

Paul Catalina breaks down Ross Dellenger’s latest Yahoo Sports report on college football’s eye-popping $220 million buyout market. From Lincoln Riley and Mike Norvell to Nick Saban’s recent comments on First Take, Paul explains why coaches—not player NIL deals or revenue sharing—are driving runaway spending in college athletics and why blaming student-athletes completely misses the mark.

18:29

Why the Senate's Protect College Sports Act Is a Bipartisan Mess

332 views · 1mo ago · 18:29

Paul Catalina breaks down the Senate's 77-22 vote on the Protect College Sports Act and exposes why this bipartisan bill is a flawed attempt at price fixing. Plus, a look at how MLB owners and Randy Levine could use college sports reform to shrink Minor League Baseball, and why capping player compensation without collective bargaining is destined to fall apart in court.

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