3 Thoughts on NBA Opening Night, CFB Expansion and the Fan Tipping Point. Plus Jeff Passan Previews the World Series!

Episode Description

After news came out last week that the College Football Playoff would be expanding again, Ryen opens with some thoughts on whether there’s a tipping point for us as fans when it comes to adding games and gimmicks we don’t necessarily want. Then, he shares three thoughts on NBA opening night before chatting with the great Jeff Passan for a preview of the Brewers-Rays World Series. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a moving dilemma and meeting your friends in the suburbs. CFB EXPANSION: IS THERE A TIPPING POINT? (2:30) NBA IS BACK! (12:50) Thunder-Spurs (17:15) 76ers-Knicks (19:30) Pistons-Celtics JEFF PASSAN (25:15) Small-Market World Series (26:50) How the Brewers Got Here (31:35) How the Rays Got Here (41:00) MLB Style Shift? (48:25) Prediction (54:45) Looming Labor Stoppage LIFE ADVICE (1:03:50) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, 800-327-5050/visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 800-981-0023 (PR). Wagering offered by DK Sportsbook: 21+. Present in most states. (18+ DC/NH/PR/WY). Void in CAN. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Event Trading offered by DraftKings Predictions, CFTC-registered: 18+. Trading involves risk of loss. Market availability varies. General: 1 per new DraftKings customer. Trade $5 get $200 Prediction Dollars (1-year expiry); or bet $5 get $200 in Bonus Bets (7-day expiry and stake removed from payout). Rewards issued in $50 increments every 7 days via click-to-claim for 21 days. Click-to-claims expire 7 days after issuance. Rewards are non-withdrawable. 7 days = 168hrs. Terms: dkng.co/offer. Get 1 promo code to redeem a 3-month NBA League Pass subscription, complimentary of DraftKings. Subscription auto-renews monthly at then-current price (currently $16.99/mo); cancel anytime. Terms, restrictions, and eligibility requirements apply. Redeem League Pass by 12/19/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Addt’l terms: support.watch.nba.com/hc/en-us/articles/9165532876183-League-Pass-Terms-of-Use_. Predictions offer void in NY.Ends 11/29/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Shop now at https://Fabletics.com/RYEN to get 70–80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP.  _ _ _ _ _ The Only Living Pickpocket in New York: Opens October 23rd in New York and Los Angeles. Nationwide October 30th. _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers. One Love _ _ _ _ _