Episodes

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 debating Cincinnati’s decision to bring back Zac Taylor and the entire coaching staff despite missing the playoffs for a third straight year.The guys also preview Super Wild Card Weekend across the NFL before touching on college basketball and why every bowl game should embrace gimmicks like the Pop-Tarts Bowl and the Duke’s Mayo Bowl to stay relevant in today’s sports landscape.

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 Cardinals and breaking down the full Week 17 slate as playoff races tighten across the league.The conversation continues in college basketball as former NBA draft pick James Nnaji begin signs with Baylor, sparking debate about the sport’s new landscape. They also discuss Tiger Woods turning 50 and whether a future on the Champions Tour is realistic. To close the show, Nick and Neil settle a classic debate — who actually had it worse in Home Alone: Harry or Marv?

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 NFL, highlighted by the Bengals’ win in Miami and a full breakdown of the weekend across the league. Who is your choice to be NFL Coach of the Year?In college basketball, the guys react to Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley throwing a water bottle into the crowd and hitting a child, plus a lighter moment with Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo and Oakland head coach Greg Kampe rocking matching ugly Christmas sweaters. The episode wraps with thoughts on Bobby Petrino being hired as Bill Belichick’s offensive coordinator at North Carolina and Saturday Night Live doing a parody of Home Alone featuring Ariana Grande.

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 surrounding Burrow, dive into Heisman drama as Francisco Mendoza takes home the trophy while Diego Pavia reacts emotionally, and discuss why college basketball is starting to heat up across the country.Plus, we close with one of the strangest sports-adjacent stories of the week: why In-N-Out Burger is skipping the number 67.

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 taking the field. We explain Indiana’s shocking Big Ten Championship win over Ohio State and what it means, plus who deserved the final spots and who got snubbed.We also react to another late Bengals collapse in Buffalo, ask whether anyone in the NFL is truly elite this season, discuss the end of LeBron’s historic double-digit scoring streak and wrap it up with a Christmas movie draft to kick off the holiday season.

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 their favorite Thanksgiving foods — and things get heated. Dive in for hoops, football and holiday chaos all in one episode.

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’ disastrous second half raises real questions — is this the final straw for Zac Taylor? And are the Broncos legit after taking down the Chiefs? We break down all the biggest football storylines you need to know.To close the show, we dive into the viral looksmaxxing story of a man undergoing height-lengthening surgery to go from 6'2" to 6'6" — why is he doing it, how does the procedure work, and is the trend going too far

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 hope that he could play on Thanksgiving against the Ravens. The guys unveil their NFL Power Rankings, react to the bizarre nationwide craze over Starbucks Bear Cups and debate the age-old question: when is the right time to put up Christmas decorations?Packed with college hoops analysis, NFL storylines and plenty of holiday-season ridiculousness, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Sound off in the comments—did we get the Power Rankings right? Should Burrow come back this soon? Are your Christmas decorations up already?

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 Berlin.They react to shocking results like the Dolphins beating the Bills and the Rams staying hot. Plus, the guys preview the earliest-ever Cats vs. Cards basketball matchup since the rivalry was renewed in 1983 and draft their favorite sports rivalries of all time. The episode wraps with a hilarious Florida Man story involving a chicken egg gone wrong.

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 collapse in another high-scoring loss. Plus, college basketball is officially back and Rory McIlroy finally gets an apology for his Ryder Cup drama. Don’t miss the hottest takes and funniest moments from this week in sports!

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’ Cup Classic, share their favorite Halloween costumes and candy and dive into all the latest headlines from around the sports world.

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 NFL meltdowns, we cover all the storylines you need to know and what they mean moving forward.

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.They also discuss the Bengals’ win over the Steelers reviving their season hopes, the Chiefs back to their dominant form, a full NFL Week 7 recap, the San Francisco Giants potentially hiring a college coach as their next manager, excitement for the upcoming college basketball season and more.

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 and preview the Icy Hot Bowl — a Week 7 showdown in Cincinnati between Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco, two quarterbacks over 40 still slinging it.

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 major college football shakeups with Texas, Penn State and Clemson all dropping from the Top 25, and the NCAA’s plan to expand the basketball tournament to 76 teams starting in 2027.Plus, they cover some hilarious offbeat stories — from Cal Raleigh’s “Dump it Here” moment for a fan, to a Bills fan trying to walk out with a football and an Olive Garden waitress arrested for throwing breadsticks after not getting tipped.

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 down what went wrong for both Cincinnati teams, what the future holds for the Reds and Bengals, and whether there’s any hope for a turnaround.We also dive into some viral sports moments, including a fan stealing Patrick Mahomes’ headband from a kid and a wild scene at Little Caesars over being charged for extra sauce.

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 hands of a kid.

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 career and legacy of Sister Jean, who retires at the age of 106.

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 football and NFL schedules.

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.

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.

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 other and why grown adults should stop taking things from kids at sporting events.

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 sports world.

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.