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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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All Episodes

159:57

NFL Mega-Pod! Week 1 CFB Recap, AFC & NFC East...

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2025/09/04

The whole gang is together for this NFL Mega-Pod!! The boys open the podcast up by recapping Week 1 in college football. After that they dive into the final two divisions in their NFL preview with the AFC East and the NFC East! To close out the show, the boys make their preseason predictions for the 2025 Playoff bracket, NFL awards and give it out the first ever Read Option Future Bet, before making their Week 1 picks around the league!

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161:28

Live Reaction To Micah Parsons Trade, NFC West...

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2025/08/30

The whole gang is together on this episode of the podcast and the boys open the show with news and notes around the NFL before the news of Micah Parson's trade broke live on the podcast. After they react the breakdown the NFC West for 2025 and give their college football playoff predictions!

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131:45

AFC & NFC South Preview! Plus New Contracts For...

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2025/08/26

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the podcast and the guys open up the podcast by going through the NFL news and notes with Terry McLaurin's new contract. While recording, the news broke that Trey Hendrickson reached his new contract as well. Then the guys breakdown the AFC South, as well as, the NFC South.

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124:49

AFC West Preview!

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2025/08/19

The whole gang is here for this episode of the pod where the boys break down the AFC West after recapping the NFL's news and notes from the last few days! They dive head first into the Chiefs and their dominant run through the division over the last decade. They then tackle Vido's Broncos as their preseason buzz as gotten bigger. They finally close out the show by discussing the Chargers hopes for the 2025 campaign and a new-look Raiders team who look to stablize in 2025.

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104:16

NFC North Preview With The Full Crew!

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2025/08/13

The guys are all together on this episode of the podcast as they open the show by talking through the recent news and headlines from around the NFL. Then, the guys do a deep dive into the NFC North!

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77:04

AFC North Preview, The Beginning Of Preaseason & Vido...

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2025/08/12

Jeff flies solo on this episode as he talks through the beginning of the preseason in the NFL before getting to his AFC North preview! Vido also stops by from the road to give his thoughts!

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110:44

Top 10 NFL Defenses For 2025! Plus, Micah Parsons Drama!

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2025/08/05

Jeff and Vido host this episode of the podcast and the boys open the podcast by discussing the recent contract disputes of Micah Parsons, Terry McLaurin & Trey Hendrickson. Then the guys reveal their predictions for the top 10 defenses in the NFL this upcoming season.

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138:57

The Boys Are Back For Episode 300! Predicting The Top...

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2025/07/20

The boys are back and it is episode 300 of The Read Options! After a quick catch up and explanation as to where the guys have been, Jeff, Scotty & Vido each give their rankings for who they think will be the top 10 offenses in the NFL this year. The guys also rank their three worst offenses heading into this season!

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84:33

NFL Draft Round One Recap!

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2025/04/25

Jeff recaps round one of the NFL draft on this episode and goes through each pick of round one as well as gives his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders sliding out of the first round!

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172:16

Read Option Mock Draft 5.0!

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2025/04/22

The boys gather to do their 5th annual NFL Mock Draft ahead of this week's 2025 NFL Draft!

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44:36

We're Back!! Masters Preview!

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2025/04/09

Jeff is back on this episode of the podcast! Jeff talks through what's been going on the last few weeks before diving into the 2025 Masters. Jeff gives his thoughts on what makes the Masters so special and then gives a deep dive into this year's field and gives his picks!

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114:18

Scotty Is Back!! Scotty's Super Bowl Thoughts, Life...

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2025/02/28

The whole gang is back for this episode of the podcast as the guys get Scotty back and he has a huge life announcement! The guys put a bow on the NFL season and the Super Bowl, before going through their big life changes.

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97:41

Super Bowl 59 Wrap Up & State Of The NFL

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2025/02/18

Jeff flies solo on this episode of the podcast and gives his thoughts on the Eagles' Super Bowl win a week removed. Plus he gives his end of the season, State of the NFL before the offseason starts.

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102:50

THE EAGLES ARE SUPER BOWL CHAMPS!!!!!

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2025/02/12

The Philadelphia Eagles won the SUPER BOWL!!!! And now you're gonna hear about...

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146:12

Super Bowl Mega Preview! Plus Super Bowl Prop Bets!

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2025/02/07

Jeff and Vido host this Super Bowl 59 mega-preview onthe pod as the guys reakdown every angle of Super Bowl 59. Then the guys list out their favorite prop bets and official picks for the big game!

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58:03

NFL Coaching Hirings & Early Super Bowl Thoughts!

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2025/01/31

On this episode of the podcast Jeff takes the listeners through the recent NFL head coaching hires and grades them. Then Jeff gives his early Super Bowl thoughts as his Eagles get ready to play in Super Bowl 59.

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146:14

The Birds Are Back In The Super Bowl & Of Course.......

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2025/01/28

Jeff and Scotty are together on this episode of the podcast as the guys go through the Eagles' ass-whooping of the Commanders. Then the guys break down another classic Bills-Chiefs game in the AFC Championship team.

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107:36

AFC/NFC Championship Preview! Plus, Ohio State Wins...

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2025/01/24

The whole squad is together on this episode of the podcast as the guys start off by breaking down Ohio State's win over Notre Dame in the National Championship! Then the boys breakdown both the AFC and NFC Championship games and make their picks for the weekend!

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154:24

NFL Divisional Round Recap!!

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2025/01/22

The whole squad is together on this episode of the podcast as the guys breakdown each game from the NFL's Divisional Round and discuss where each of the teams that lost go from here, as well as the Super Bowl chances of the teams that are moving on.

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73:40

NFL Divisional Round Playoffs!! Plus National...

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2025/01/17

The whole gang is together on this episide of the podcast as the guys preview each game of the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs and they each make their picks for the game. Then the guys preview the college football National Championship!

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