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The Read Option

The Read Option is an up and coming sports podcast that takes listeners around the sports world from the perspective of a super-fan. SiriusXM"s, Jeff Gimpel, hosts this entertaining and insightful podcast, and gives his unique insider perspective on the latest sports news, and big picture issues throughout the sports world. Whether we"re talking about the most important sports storylines, the X"s & O"s, or the funny stories that remind us why we love sports, this is a podcast for the every man

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136:10

NFL Week 4 Recap! Is Anyone Actually Good....? (Again)

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2023/10/03

The whole gang is back together now that Jeff and Scotty have returned from their trips! The guys start off by discussing their overall thoughts on the NFL as a whole through four weeks as well as some of the early games (:30). Then the guys go through the rest of the games to close out the show? (1:26:53)

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28:04

NFL Week 4 Speed Preview!!!

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2023/09/28

Jeff hosts the shortest and fastest episode of the pod to date to make sure he makes his flight to Denver! He goes through his thoughts from Monday night's games before giving his picks for each of the games in Week 4 in the NFL.

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148:30

Taylor Swift Might End The Pod... Let's Not Overreact...

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2023/09/27

Jeff and Vido host this epsidoe of the pod and the guys open the pod by recapping Vido's wild european adventures, and his emotional weekend after the Broncos embarassing loss, as well as the best game from the early window (:30). Then the guys go over the weekend's blowouts, and they buttheads over T-Swift's appearence in Kansas City before talking through the late games (1:10:26).

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55:32

NFL Week 3 Picks And A Loaded College Football Slate!

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2023/09/22

Jeff flies solo on this pod and goes through each game of week 3 in the NFL and week 4 in college football to give out his picks for the weekend!

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131:46

Miami's Strong Start, Philly's Winning Ugly and NFL...

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2023/09/19

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the podcast and the guys open the show by talking about Scotty's big trip coming up before the guys dive into the Week 2 action. Jeff and Scotty then go through each of the early games and Thursday Night football (1:00). They then close with the late games and Sunday Night Football (1:32:16).

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44:43

NFL Week 2 Preview!!

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2023/09/15

Jeff flies solo for this quick hitting episode of the podcast as he runs through each game of Week 2 in the NFL and makes his picks.

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152:38

Week 1 NFL Recap!!

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2023/09/13

Jeff, Vido and Scotty dive into all of the action from week one of the NFL season!! The guys open with how their weekends went and their excitement from the return of the NFL (:30) before going through the early slate of games (10:13). The guys then finish up the pod by going through the late games and Sunday Night Football (1:24:03).

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139:49

NFL Predicitions For 2023 & Week1 Preview!

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2023/09/08

Jeff, Scotty & Vido go through their predicitions for the 2023 NFL season and go through their picks for MVP, OPOY/DPOY, and their full playoff predicitions (1:00). Then the guys go through each game of Week 1 and make their picks against the spread (58:08).

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90:36

College Football Week 1 Recap!!!

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2023/09/06

Jeff and Scotty go through the highs and lows of Week 1 in the college football season, discussing Deion and his Colorado Buffs taking down TCU, Florida State asserting themselves as a legitimate National Championship contender and Clemson's ugly performance Monday night.

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188:45

200th Episode!!!!! Plus Our Fantasy Football Preview

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2023/08/25

The whole gang is together to celebrate The Read Option's 200th Episode!!!! Jeff, Vido and Scotty open the pod talking about the podcast's roots in fantasy football as well as brainstorm some potential last place punishments for their league. Then the guys dive into their fantasy football preview, starting with Running Backs & Wide Receivers (16:51), before going through the QBs, Tight Ends and D/ST (1:40:26).To close out the pod, the guys go down memory lane and talk about their favorite

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132:44

AFC/NFC West Preview!!!

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2023/08/23

The whole gang is together to host this episode of the podcast and the guys open the show by recapping the last week in preseason, before they dive into the AFC West and Vido gets his chance to make the argument for his Broncos (9:10). Then the guys switch to the NFC to breakdown the NFC West where Scotty his chance to talk about his 49ers (1:13:19).

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123:52

NFL Preseason Starts & AFC/NFC South Previews!

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2023/08/15

Jeff and Vido host this episode of the pod and the guys open the pod by talking about the start of the NFL preseason, before diving into the AFC/NFC South!

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114:47

Big 12 Preview and More College Football Conference...

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2023/07/28

Jeff and Scotty continue their college football preview for this season by going through the Big 12, their new teams, and which teams are true contenders in the conference.

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143:20

Brian Harman Wins The Open & AFC/NFC North Preview!

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2023/07/25

The whole gang is together on this epsiode and the guys open the pod by discussing Brian Harman's dominant win at The Open Championship (:30). Then, the guys continue their previews of the NFL season with the AFC North (6:27) and the NFC North (1:09:41).

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113:28

The Running Back Dilema & ACC Preview!

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2023/07/21

Jeff and Scotty open up the pod by talking about the contract disputes that running backs around the NFL have been facing, and what can be done to fix it (). Then the guys do their breakdown of the ACC ahead of the 2023 college football season (35:06).

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144:29

We're Back!! (For Real) What We've Missed, & AFC/NFC...

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2023/07/18

The whole gang is back after our hiatus, and Jeff, Scotty & Vido open the pod by catching up on the things they've missed since being away (:21). Then the guys begin their preview of the 2023-24 NFL season by discussing the AFC East (40:21) and the NFC East (1:33:53).

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54:37

We're Back! NBA Conference Finals & Playoff Round Up

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2023/05/16

Jeff goes solo on this pod and opens up the pod by explaining where he and the guys have been the last few weeks.He then goes through each of the second round series in the NBA playoffs and breaks down what happened in each one before going through the conference finals match ups.

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91:50

NFL Draft 1st Round Recap!

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2023/04/28

The whole gang is together to recap the first round of the NFL Draft. The boys start recording at the 20th pick in the first round and react to each of the remaining picks, while also going over the rest of the first round, and the slew of trades and big moves made.

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151:46

Read Option 1st Round Mock Draft!! Plus, Aaron...

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2023/04/25

The whole gang is back together on this episode as the guys get ready for the 2023 NFL Draft. The boys react to the breaking news that Aaron Rodgers is officially being traded to the NY Jets.Then the guys do their 3rd annual Read Option Mock Draft in preparation for Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft.

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87:59

Jalen Hurts Gets PAID & NBA Playoff Updates

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2023/04/21

Jeff and Scotty are back together on this episode and the guys open the pod with Jeff explaining where we've been the last couple weeks. Then Jeff and Scotty breakdown the Jalen Hurts extension and the brilliance of Howie Roseman the cap manager.To close the show, Jeff and Scotty give their thoughts on the NBA playoffs through the first week.

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