Episodes
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March 24, 2026
March Madness First Weekend Recap & Sweet 16 Preview
The first weekend of March Madness delivered chaos. In this episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down everything from the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament — including the biggest upsets, bracket busters, and standout performances. Which teams proved they’re real contenders? Which favorites are already in trouble? We also look ahead to the Sweet 16 and discuss what to expect in the next round of the tournament. Let us know — is your bracket still alive?
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March 17, 2026
March Madness Bracket Breakdown & Championship Picks
The March Madness bracket is here. Nick and Neil break down the full NCAA Tournament field, debate whether the committee got it right, and analyze each region. They discuss which No. 1 seeds have the toughest and easiest paths, highlight the best first-round matchups, and make their picks to win the national championship.
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March 12, 2026
Free Agency Moves, March Madness Bubble Talk & WBC Drama
In this episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down the latest news from around the sports world. We start with the biggest storylines from NFL free agency, including the Ravens backing out of a potential Maxx Crosby deal before signing Trey Hendrickson to a four-year contract. The Bengals made early moves by signing Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe, but Cincinnati has gone quiet since Monday — what does it mean for the rest of their offseason? Then we turn to college basketball conference tournament week as March Madness approaches. We pick our conference tournament winners and debate which bubble teams will make the NCAA Tournament. We also discuss Team USA’s loss to Italy in the World Baseball Classic and the controversy after manager Mark DeRosa appeared confused about the tiebreaker rules. Join us for all of the latest sports news, debates and predictions. Subscribe for more episodes of The Height Differential
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March 3, 2026
Florida Heats Up & Our March Madness Picks
In this episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down Florida’s rise into the national title conversation after an unbeaten February and a dominant win over Arkansas. Are the Gators now one of the true teams to beat in March? We also discuss Bruce Pearl’s comments about Miami (OH)’s tournament résumé and draft our favorite championship contenders heading into March Madness. Plus, we touch on the Bengals’ offseason moves, organizational grades, and a unique story involving Cameron Brink’s fiancé. College basketball debates, March predictions and more — all from two very different heights.
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Feb. 26, 2026
USA Hockey Sweeps Gold & Duke and Arizona Surge in College Hoops
In this episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil recap the Winter Olympics, including gold medals for both the United States men’s and women’s hockey teams and Alysa Liu winning gold in women’s figure skating. We break down the biggest Olympic storylines and what moments stood out most. Then it’s college basketball, where Duke and Arizona are separating themselves from the field during a critical stretch of the season. Are they on a collision course for March? We also discuss Duke Tobin’s comments at the NFL Scouting Combine and what they mean for the Cincinnati Bengals heading into the offseason. Plus, Scottie Scheffler’s incredible streak of top-10 finishes finally comes to an end, and the Preakness Stakes is moving to Laurel Park with attendance capped at under 5,000 fans. Olympics, college hoops, NFL offseason drama and golf headlines — we cover it all from two very different heights
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Feb. 17, 2026
Winter Olympics Recap, College Hoops & NBA All-Star Weekend Reaction
In this week’s episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil recap the Winter Olympics, from Ilia Malinin’s stumble to Team USA gold in the monosled, plus all of the surrounding Olympic drama and controversies. They break down the latest action in college basketball, discuss the biggest storylines around the country, and ask the big question — did anyone actually watch NBA All-Star Weekend?
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Feb. 12, 2026
Seahawks Win Super Bowl & Is Sam Darnold Top 10?
In this episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down the Seahawks’ Super Bowl win over the Patriots, analyze early 2027 Super Bowl odds and debate whether Sam Darnold belongs in the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL. They also recap the latest action in college basketball, talk golf and dive into the biggest storylines from the Winter Olympic Games.
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Feb. 3, 2026
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 why Punxsutawney Phil is a total fraud. Plenty of football, hoops, nostalgia and arguments along the way.
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Jan. 29, 2026
Patriots/Seahawks in Super Bowl & Belichick Not a First Ballot Hall of Famer
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 Famer and what that says about his legacy. Plus, we recap a big week in college basketball as Nebraska is knocked off the undefeated list on the road at Michigan, along with other storylines shaping the sports landscape.
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Jan. 21, 2026
indiana Wins the National Championship & NFL Conference Championship Previews
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 conference championship matchups, take a quick look at college basketball with three unbeaten teams still standing and discuss a college national champion’s surprising decision to join LIV Golf.
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Jan. 13, 2026
Indiana Looks to Win National Championship & NFL Wild Card Weekend Recap
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 NFL Super Wild Card Weekend, highlighted by the Buffalo Bills’ road win in Jacksonville, break down Duke Tobin's postseason press conference with the Cincinnati Bengals and take a look at the week in college basketball, where Nebraska remains undefeated after a dramatic comeback win over Indiana. To close things out, we discuss Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour and react to a viral moment where a group of kids staged a fake hockey fight that took the internet by storm. From college football and the NFL to college hoops and golf, this episode covers it all. Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more weekly sports breakdowns.
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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 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.
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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 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?
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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 their favorite Thanksgiving foods — and things get heated. Dive in for hoops, football and holiday chaos all in one episode.
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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’ 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
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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 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?
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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 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.
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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 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!
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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’ Cup Classic, share their favorite Halloween costumes and candy and dive into all the latest headlines from around the sports world.
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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 NFL meltdowns, we cover all the storylines you need to know and what they mean moving forward.
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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. 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.