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The NFL Draft Is Like Coachella Now. Here’s How to Talk About It

What to say and why we’re watching.

The NFL Draft isn’t just about football anymore, but a full-blown cultural event.

In this episode of Last Night’s Game, Amy and Scott break down everything you need to know about the NFL Draft in a way that’s approachable, entertaining, and actually useful in real-life conversations.

From the evolution of the draft into a massive, city-wide event to the surprising shift in quarterback trends, this episode gives you the context behind what everyone will be talking about this week.

You’ll also hear the story of projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, who is choosing to skip the spotlight and spend draft night at home with his family, plus a look at how NFL Draft fashion has turned into a red carpet moment for players entering the league.

We also get into the behind-the-scenes politics of the draft, including how rumors, strategy, and “smoke and mirrors” can impact where players land.

If you’ve ever felt out of the loop when sports come up, this episode makes it easy to jump into the conversation with confidence.

The Last Night's Game podcast is here to take the awkwardness out of the conversation and help you join the sports conversation, even if you don't know the first thing about sports. We break down what's happening in sports in an easy-to-understand, fun way without all of the statistics and jargon, so you never have to exit stage left when the chatter at the office, dinner table or networking event switches to sports.

You can always catch us between podcasts at www.lastnightsgame.com or on social media. If you love us, leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. And if you have feedback or questions, you can email us at theteam@lastnightsgame.com.

Celebrities Who Could’ve Gone Pro (And Still Could)

Wait, they did what?

Some people are talented… and then others somehow mastered fame and sports.

In this episode of Last Night’s Game, we’re diving into the most athletic celebrities, the ones who didn’t just pick up a hobby, but could’ve competed at a serious level (and in some cases, almost did).

From Harry Styles’ sub-3-hour marathon to Justin Bieber’s legitimate hockey skills and Geena Davis nearly making the Olympic archery team, this episode is packed with surprising stories that blend sports, pop culture, and conversation-ready insights.

You’ll also get:

Easy, repeatable conversation starters
A fresh way to engage in sports talk without needing deep knowledge
Stories that make you sound instantly more interesting

Because sports aren’t just about the game, they’re one of the easiest ways to build connections.

And this is exactly the kind of sports news you’ll want to spill.

Olympians Have Wild Day Jobs (Dentists, Realtors + Birthday Clowns)

You might be surprised how they pay their bills.

When we watch the Olympics, we see the podium moments—the gold medals, the national anthems, and the emotional celebrations.

What we don’t see is what happens between Olympic Games.

Many Olympic athletes aren’t full-time professionals. In fact, because the United States doesn’t directly fund Olympic athletes, many Team USA competitors balance intense training with everyday careers.

In this episode of the Last Night’s Game podcast, Amy and Scott explore the surprising reality of how Olympians make money and the fascinating day jobs they hold while chasing Olympic dreams.

You’ll meet athletes who are:

• Realtors selling homes between competitions
• Dentists treating patients while training for the Olympics
• Engineers balancing demanding careers with elite sports
• Baristas working in family coffee shops during the off-season
• Emergency room doctors juggling hospital shifts and Olympic training

Along the way, we unpack the financial realities of Olympic sports, including the cost of competing, the bonuses for winning medals, and the new $100M donation to support U.S. Olympians and Paralympians.

It’s a reminder that the athletes we cheer for every four years are often balancing Olympic dreams with real-world responsibilities—and that might make their achievements even more impressive.

Messy Sports Breakups: When Love, Fame, + Championships Collide

The messiest sports divorces, celebrity breakups + public rebounds

Some of the biggest sports stories don’t happen on the field; they happen during breakups. In this episode of Last Night’s Game, Amy and Scott explore the messiest sports divorces and celebrity breakups of all time and why fans can’t stop talking about them.

From influencer-athlete splits and Kardashian-NBA connections to Tiger Woods’ divorce, Rory McIlroy’s relationship turnaround, and even a real-life Yankees family swap, this episode dives into how power, money, fame, ego, and timing turn personal relationships into league-wide plotlines.

The takeaway? Sports conversations don’t require stats. They require opinions, context, and curiosity. If you love sports with a side of pop culture, or just want better conversation starters, this episode delivers.

Sports, But Make It English: The Terms Everyone Pretends To Know

Making sports make sense.

Sports conversations don’t require expertise; they require confidence. In this episode of Last Night’s Game, Amy and Scott translate common sports terminology into plain English so you can follow along, speak up, and actually enjoy the conversation.

From NIL and the transfer portal to tanking, salary caps, wild card teams, and load management, this episode breaks down the language sports fans use every day and explains what it means, without the jargon. You’ll also learn what you don’t need to know, because sports conversations aren’t about being right; they’re about being present.

Whether you consider yourself “athletic adjacent,” sports-curious, or just tired of feeling lost when sports come up, this episode gives you the tools to sound informed, ask better questions, and connect more naturally.

Sports, but make it English.

What to Say About the College Football National Championship

Indiana vs. Miami: The National Championship Game you’ll want context for

The College Football National Championship is set, and even non–college football fans are paying attention.

This week on the Last Night’s Game podcast, Amy Siegfried and Scott break down the Indiana vs. Miami national championship, a matchup filled with rare storylines: an undefeated program chasing its first title, a true home championship game, massive alumni turnout, NIL money, and players who quite literally bet on themselves.

From Fernando Mendoza’s unlikely rise and return to Miami, to Mario Cristobal’s full-circle moment as head coach of the Hurricanes, to why Miami keeps its CFP earnings while other schools don’t, this episode gives listeners the context they need to talk about the game confidently.

Whether you’re watching, scrolling, or just listening in, this is the sports news you’ll want to spill.

The Sports Stories Of 2025 That Took Over Group Chats

The moments that made sports unavoidable

What made sports in 2025 feel impossible to ignore?

In this episode of Last Night’s Game, we look back at the sports moments that defined the year — not by stats or standings, but by the stories people actually talked about.

From Rory McIlroy’s long-awaited Masters win and Coco Gauff’s French Open breakthrough, to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship run, the Eagles ending the Chiefs’ Super Bowl streak, and Wrexham’s historic promotion, these were the moments that traveled far beyond the field.

We also unpack the business side of sports, including the growing conversation around WNBA saying “pay us what you owe us,” and why college football coaches earning massive buyouts became such a lightning rod in 2025.

If you want to understand sports without having to follow every game, this episode gives you the context, confidence, and conversation starters that make it easy to join in.

The Can’t-Miss Storylines Of This Year’s College Football Playoffs

Conversations you’ll definitely overhear this week

This episode of the Last Night’s Game podcast dives into the college football playoff drama that everyone will be talking about, from holiday parties to boardroom breakfasts.

Amy and Scott break down:

Notre Dame’s controversial College Football Playoff snub and its bold decision to skip bowl season
How conference payouts, TV deals, and NIL money shape who gets in (and who gets left out)
Indiana’s surprising undefeated run under Coach Curt Cignetti and what confidence can do for a program
The Lane Kiffin-to-LSU storyline and the big-money coaching carousel behind the scenes
Why programs like Texas can lead the country in NIL spending and still miss the playoffs

If you want to feel confident in sports conversations, without tracking every stat, this episode gives you quick, memorable talking points about money, power, and politics in college football.

Game Day Drinks And The Stories Behind Them

Sports traditions you can sip on

Ever wondered what the US Open’s $23 Honey Deuce has to do with prize money or what the “bowling ball shot” says about Bills fans? This week, Amy and Scott explore the sips, traditions, and viral moments that make game day drinks legendary.

In this episode:

🍸 The viral Honey Deuce that boosted US Open prize money
🎾 Wimbledon’s classic Pimm’s Cup and champagne pops
🐎 The Kentucky Derby’s mint julep (and the mess behind the hats)
⛳ The Masters’ Azalea cocktail and its famously cheap prices
🏈 Tailgate shots, Jello shots, and the ultimate BYOB event

Whether you prefer a cocktail, mocktail, or love a good story, this episode gives you something fun to say next time sports come up.

Sports Headlines You’ll Want to Spill This Week

World Series, fashion in the NFL + All-Stars that pick up trash

How much would you want to be paid not to go to work? For some college football coaches, that number is in the tens of millions. This week, Amy and Scott break down the insanely expensive world of coach buyouts and what happens when patience runs out.

Then they shift gears to the World Series, where Yoshinobu Yamamoto proved that good sportsmanship isn’t dead. Then we touch on the NFL, where women like Carly Irsay-Gordon and Kiya Tomlin are redefining what leadership and style look like on the sidelines.

From big contracts to small acts of class, this week’s episode has everything you need to spark your next great sports conversation.

Pocket Pancakes + Plastic Rats: October Sports You Can Talk About

Your cozy-sweater guide to smarter small talk all month

October is peak “Sportstober”—and we’ve got your cheat sheet. In this fast, fun roundup, Amy and Scott cover F1 under the lights (Singapore, Austin, Vegas), MLB playoff storylines (including the Brewers’ “pocket pancakes”), the NBA’s new media maze (NBC/Peacock/Amazon) and end-of-quarter shot rule, NHL opening week and the Panthers’ plastic-rat tradition, plus why college football’s 12-team playoff keeps more fan bases alive.

Consider this your cozy-sweater guide to smarter small talk all month.

The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season

The NFL survival guide you actually need

This isn’t about stats and spreadsheets—it’s about the conversations you’ll want to join. From Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce headlines to Jalen Hurts’ inspiring leadership team, this week’s episode of Last Night’s Game gives you everything you need to survive football season like a pro (without actually being one).

We’ll cover:

Who’s worth rooting for (and why Travis Hunter is rewriting the rookie playbook)
The teams everyone loves to hate (sorry, Chiefs fans)
How to pick a team if you don’t have one
Simple conversation starters that make you sound in-the-know

Listen now and walk into your next football chat with confidence, and maybe even a little swagger.

A Cheat Sheet For Talking College Football

The 2025 college football in plain English

College football is more than what happens on the field; it's the traditions, famous fans (we see you, Matthew McConaughey and Glen Powell), edible mascots, and stories that fuel conversations everywhere. This week on the Last Night’s Game podcast, we give you the fun, approachable side of college football so you can keep up without memorizing stats or sitting through mansplaining.

From legendary tailgates and quirky traditions to names you’ll hear all season (yes, including Coach Prime), this is your college football cheat sheet for 2025.

From Breakups to Batmobiles: Inside The NFL’s Spicy Off-Season

Beginner’s guide to fantasy football (minus the stats)

Not ready for football season chatter at work? We’ve got you covered. In this episode, we break down everything that went down in the NFL off-season, from Joe Burrow’s bleach-blonde moment to Travis Kelce’s not-so-subtle hard launch with Taylor Swift. We unpack training camp no-shows, $100 million contracts, HBO’s Hard Knocks (aka football’s reality show), and why Jerry Jones might be his own team's worst enemy. It’s everything you need to sound like you’ve been paying attention, all without watching a single snap.

From Courtside to Coffee Shops: Fruitful Athlete Side Hustles

And we're not talking about Etsy shops.

Athletes are adding more than trophies to their résumés: think coffee brands, college GM roles, children's books and pizza chains.

In this episode of Last Night’s Game, Amy and Scott unpack the side hustles making headlines (and money). From Steph Curry’s off-court gig at Davidson to Jimmy Butler’s Big Face Coffee to Shaq’s never-ending empire of food and fun, we’re talking about the business moves that are redefining what it means to be a modern athlete.

You’ll also hear:

- Why college sports teams now have general managers, and who’s taking the job

- The story behind athlete-authored kids' books (including one starring a squirrel)

- What Tom Brady is building in Vegas that isn’t a football team

- How broadcasting became the next big career move for retired pros

Smart stories worth repeating.

Athlete Relationships You Didn’t Know You Needed This Valentine’s Day

Athlete couples making moves

In this Valentine's Day special of the Last Night's Game podcast, hosts Amy and Scott explore the intersection of love and sports, showcasing some of the most iconic athlete relationships. From current power couples like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to legends like Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, they discuss how these dynamic duos balance careers and love.

This episode highlights how athletes support each other on and off the field. It features stories from the Cavinder twins, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, and Chicago royalty, the Swansons. Tune in for inspiring tales of love, career-changing decisions and behind-the-scenes moments with your favorite athletes.

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Sports Curious, presented by Last Night's Game, is here to take the awkwardness out of the conversation and help you join the sports conversation, even if you don't know the first thing about sports. We break down what's happening in sports in an easy-to-understand, fun way without all of the statistics and jargon, so you never have to exit stage left when the chatter at the office, dinner table or networking event switches to sports.

From The Court To Couture: Athletes Who Define Red Carpet Fashion

We’re knee deep in awards season.

We’re talking about athletes and fashion in this Last Night's Game Podcast episode. From LeBron James’ Met Gala assignment to Simone Biles’s red carpet appearances, these athletes are more than just sports stars—they’re making fashion statements. Get the scoop on Lewis Hamilton’s groundbreaking style, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s potential Grammy debut and why athletes like Serena Williams and Lindsey Vonn continue to slay. This episode seamlessly blends the worlds of sports and fashion.

Betrayed: How Athletes Got Screwed By The People They Trusted Most

No one is safe.

Betrayal is never easy, especially involving the people closest to you. In this week’s podcast, we uncover the shocking stories of athletes taken advantage of by the people they trusted the most—family members, financial advisors and even their teammates. From Baker Mayfield’s family stealing millions to Allen Iverson’s financial downfall saved by a genius clause, these true crime stories reveal how athletes have been financially betrayed. Prepare for eye-opening tales proving no one is safe from financial predators.

Chick-fil-A, Rivals + Good Guys: Notre Dame Vs. Ohio State National Championship Game

Small talk-worthy storylines.

Get ready for the 2025 College Football National Championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State! In this episode, Amy and Scott break down the exciting matchup on Monday, January 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. From the teams' incredible seasons to the players (and head coaches) to watch, we cover all the key highlights. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the game, this episode is packed with fun facts and conversation starters. Tune in for the ultimate preview, and get ready for a thrilling championship game!

Get Ready For 2025 Sports: What’s Trending And What To Expect

Full steam ahead

Kick-off 2025 with us, breaking down the most significant sports events and dynasties to watch in the new year. This episode gives you everything you need to know, from the Kansas City Chiefs aiming for a historic NFL three-peat to UConn’s basketball dominance and the Ryder Cup’s return. Plus, dive into Prince Harry's Invictus Games in February and who will return to the Kentucky Derby, all packed with excitement. Tune in for expert insights into the most anticipated sports stories of 2025!

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