The Height Differential is a sports podcast where two friends break down the games, stories and moments that matter—one from way up high, the other closer to the ground. With a foot and a half of height difference (and just as much difference in perspective), we bring big takes, hot debates and plenty of laughs to everything in the world of sports.
Recent Episodes
Super Bowl LX Preview & Why Punxsutawney Phil is a Fraud
In this episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and the Seahawks. We also rank the Top 10 Super Bowls of all time, look back at some of our favorite and most iconic Super Bowl commercials, recap the weekend in college basketball and explain wh…
Patriots/Seahawks in Super Bowl & Belichick Not a First Ballot Hall o…
In the latest episode of The Height Differential, we break down the Patriots and Seahawks advancing to face off in the Super Bowl and debate whether this matchup features the worst quarterback pairing in Super Bowl history. We also react to Bill Belichick not being voted a first-ballot Hall of F…
Indiana indiana Wins the National Championship & NFL Conference Champ…
Indiana makes history, holding on for a 27–21 win to claim the program’s first-ever college football national championship. We break down how the Hoosiers finished the job and what it means for Curt Cignetti and IU football. We also recap every NFL Divisional Round game and preview both conferen…
Indiana Looks to Win National Championship & NFL Wild Card Weekend Re…
In the latest episode of The Height Differential, we break down the College Football Playoff semifinals and preview the national championship matchup between Miami and Indiana. Can Curt Cignetti pull off the unthinkable and win a national title at Indiana in just his second season? We also recap…
College Football Playoff Semifinal Preview & Bengals Bring Back Zac T…
In the latest episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down the College Football Playoff quarterfinals and look ahead to the semifinal matchups as the race for a national title heats up. They then shift to the NFL, recapping the Bengals’ season-ending loss to the Browns and debati…
College Football Playoff Quarterfinals Preview & Bengals Beat the Car…
In the Happy New Year episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down every game from the College Football Playoff quarterfinals and debate whether the top seeds should earn a home game in future playoff formats. The guys then shift to the NFL, recapping the Bengals’ win over the C…
Recent Blog Posts
Top 10 Super Bowls of All-Time
Every Super Bowl brings spectacle, but only a handful deliver moments that live forever. Whether it was a dynasty being born, a perfect season ending or a single play deciding everything, these games transcended football and became part of sports hi…
Worst Super Bowl QB Matchups Ever?
With Drake Maye facing Sam Darnold in the Super Bowl, we draft and debate the worst quarterback matchups in Super Bowl history since 1990. From game managers to mistake-prone performances, we break down which QB duels made fans question how they eve…
Drafting the Best Christmas Movies of All Time
Everyone has strong opinions about Christmas movies — what counts, what’s overrated, and what absolutely belongs in the rotation every December. On The Height Differential, Nick (Team Small) and Neil (Team Tall) settled the debate the on…
About the Hosts
Nick - 4'10"
Nick has spent his entire career in sports, working at both the professional and collegiate levels. Along the way, he’s worked directly with high-profile athletes including Todd Frazier, Aroldis Chapman, Joey Votto, Xavier Moon, Asia Durr, Dana Evans and Hailey Van Lith, giving him a behind-the-scenes perspective that shapes how he views the games fans see every day.
No stranger to the microphone, Nick previously co-hosted The Sunday Morning Hangover on ESPN Louisville and had been itching to get back in the booth ever since.
A lifelong Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Braves and Chicago Bulls fan, Nick also loves golf and can usually be found on a course when he’s not watching or debating sports. Growing up, he idolized Muggsy Bogues — proof that height has never been a limiting factor in how he sees the sports world.
Neil - 6'6"
Neil has spent his entire career working in sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. Known as everyone’s best friend in the industry, Neil is the ticket guy — the one everyone texts when there’s a big game, a sold-out event, or a last-minute “any chance you can help?” situation.
Off the clock, Neil is married and a proud dad to twin girls, a role that has tested his patience almost as much as being a Cincinnati Bengals fan. He’s a lifelong supporter of the Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, and Louisville Cardinals, and grew up idolizing Ken Griffey Jr. — even though he famously failed to recognize him the one time he passed him in an airport.
Whether it’s sports takes, ticket connections, or keeping Nick grounded from six and a half feet above, Neil brings the perspective, relationships, and humor that make The Height Differential what it is.