Sports Episodes
Jan. 6, 2026
College Football Playoff Semifinal Preview & Bengals Bring Back Zac Taylor
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…
Dec. 30, 2025
College Football Playoff Quarterfinals Preview & Bengals Beat the Cardinals to Win Second Straight
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…
Dec. 23, 2025
College Football Playoff First Round Reaction & Saturday Night Live Parodies Home Alone
In this episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down the first round of the College Football Playoff and debate whether the current format needs changes heading into next season. Can any of the first round winners go on to win the whole thing?
The conversation then shifts to the …
Dec. 16, 2025
Bengals Shut Out by Ravens & Mendoza Wins Heisman Trophy
In the latest episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down a brutally cold day in Cincinnati as the Bengals get shut out by the Ravens — and fans are left freezing after the front office refuses to clear snow from the stands. We also push back on the national media narrative surroun…
Dec. 9, 2025
Indiana Wins Big Ten Championship | College Football Playoff Reaction - Miami's In, Notre Dame's Out
In this episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil dive deep into the full College Football Playoff field. We break down every playoff team, debate whether the committee got it right and analyze the most controversial decision of all — Miami leapfrogging Notre Dame despite neither team takin…
Nov. 21, 2025
College Hoops Feast Week & Pacers Throw Shade at Myles Turner
It’s Feast Week on The Height Differential! In this episode, Nick and Neil look ahead to a loaded week in college basketball, preview the biggest matchups in both college football and the NFL and react to the surprising shade Myles Turner just got from the Pacers. To wrap things up, the boys draft …
Nov. 18, 2025
Texas A&M Rallies to Stay Unbeaten & Is It Time for Zac Taylor To Go?
In this week’s episode of The Height Differential, we recap a wild weekend on the gridiron. Texas A&M storms back from 27 points down to shock South Carolina and stay unbeaten, while Oklahoma’s defense carries the Sooners to a gritty win at Alabama.
Then we shift to the NFL: the Bengals’ disastr…
Nov. 14, 2025
Mikel Brown Jr. Leads Louisville Past Kentucky & Joe Burrow Returns to Practice
In this episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down a massive week in sports. We start with Mikel Brown Jr. leading Louisville past Kentucky 96–88 in the Dream Game, a rivalry win that has Cards fans buzzing. We then dive into the NFL as Joe Burrow returns to practice, sparking hop…
Nov. 9, 2025
Indiana Remains Unbeaten & Louisville vs. Kentucky in Early November?
College football chaos and NFL drama headline this week’s episode of The Height Differential! Nick and Neil break down all the biggest stories from the weekend — including Indiana’s comeback win at Penn State, Ohio State’s continued dominance and Jonathan Taylor’s overtime heroics for the Colts in …
Nov. 5, 2025
Dodgers Win Back-to-Back & Bengals Defense Stinks
In the latest episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down a wild week in sports — the Dodgers rally to win back-to-back World Series titles, Ohio State and Indiana are rated No. 1 and No. 2 in first college football playoff bracket reveal and the Bengals defense continues to collap…
Oct. 29, 2025
An 18-Inning Marathon & Are the Chiefs the Team to Beat...Again?
In the latest episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down the 18-inning World Series thriller, debate whether the Kansas City Chiefs are once again the best team in football and discuss why the AFC North might have the worst defenses in the league. They also preview the Breeders’ C…
Oct. 27, 2025
Brian Kelly Out at LSU & Bengals Lose to Winless Jets
In the latest episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down a wild week in football. Indiana continues its incredible run with another big win, LSU parts ways with Brian Kelly and the Bengals blow a double-digit lead to the previously winless Jets. From college football shakeups to N…
Oct. 19, 2025
Shohei's Unreal Game 4 & Chase, Bengals Keep Season Alive
In the latest episode of the Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down Shohei Otani’s unprecedented game four performance, the Dodgers dominating the postseason with pitching, Louisville’s upset over Miami and Indiana football’s surprising rise with a major contract extension for their coach.
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Oct. 15, 2025
Hoosiers Keep Winning & Dodgers Keep Dealing
In this episode of Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down a wild week in sports — from the Dodgers and Mariners jumping out to 2-0 series leads, to Indiana’s huge road win at Oregon, and James Franklin’s firing at Penn State.
They also dive into the Chiefs’ penalty-free win over the Lions…
Oct. 8, 2025
Bengals Trade for Joe Flacco & Vlad Guerrero Jr. Steals the Show
In the latest episode of the Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down a wild weekend in sports — the Cincinnati Bengals trade for Joe Flacco, the Bills, Chiefs, and Ravens all lose on the same weekend and Baker Mayfield continues to pull off close wins with the Buccaneers.
They also discuss…
Oct. 2, 2025
Reds Swept by Dodgers & Bengals Blown Out Again
The Cincinnati Reds get swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB Wild Card round, ending their playoff hopes in disappointing fashion. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals continue to struggle without Joe Burrow, looking lost on offense and embarrassed yet again on the field. Nick and Neil break do…
Sept. 28, 2025
Europe Holds On & Raleigh's 60th HR Ball
In this episode of the Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down Europe retaining the Ryder Cup despite Team USA’s furious Sunday rally, big wins from Ole Miss, Oregon, and Alabama, another chaotic week across the NFL and the wholesome story of Cal Raleigh’s 60th home run ball ending up in the …
Sept. 24, 2025
Ryder Cup Preview & Sister Jean Retires at 106
In this episode of the Height Differential, Nick and Neil dive into the upcoming college football and NFL slates, break down the storylines heading into the Ryder Cup, and react to some major coaching news with Mike Gundy’s firing and Bruce Pearl’s resignation. They also reflect on the remarkable c…
Sept. 21, 2025
Hoo Hoo Hoosiers Dominate & Who Deys Get Waxed
In this week’s episode, Nick and Neil break down another wild weekend in sports. Indiana comes up big against Illinois, the Bengals get crushed in Minnesota and Mike Trout hits his 400th career home run and then plays catch with the fan that caught it. Plus, a full recap of this week’s college foot…
Sept. 17, 2025
Joe's Toe & Ban the Tush Push?
In this episode of the Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down Joe Burrow’s latest injury, debate Danny Dimes and the Colts starting 2–0 and ask the question on everyone’s mind: is it finally time to ban the “tush push”? Plus, plenty more from around the sports world.
Sept. 10, 2025
A.I. in the Dugout & Tennis Fans on the Sauce
In this episode of Height Differential, Nick and Neil look ahead to next week’s college football and NFL matchups, debate the idea of AI managing a minor league baseball team and weigh in on fans getting a little too drunk at the U.S. Open.
Sept. 8, 2025
College Football Blowouts & Bills Rally in Week One
In this episode of Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down a college football weekend full of blowouts, then dive into NFL Week One, which included an instant classic as the Bills stormed back to beat the Ravens. The guys also sound off on why football players need to quit spitting on each ot…
Aug. 27, 2025
Keegan Opts Out & Trey Cashes In
In episode three of Height Differential, Nick and Neil dive into Keegan Bradley’s surprising decision not to pick himself for the Ryder Cup, Trey Hendrickson finally suiting up after a well-earned raise, and a nostalgic debate on the best childhood sports video games—plus more from across the sport…
Aug. 24, 2025
Tommy Wins & Sovereignty's Legacy
In this episode of Height Differential, Nick and Neil celebrate Tommy Fleetwood finally finishing first at the Tour Championship, unpack Sovereignty’s legacy without a Preakness run and even settle the debate on the best fast-food sauces. Plus plenty more from the world of sports.