Guys On The Sideline
They have no experience. They've never played. But they have PLENTY to say.Welcome to Guys on the Sideline! From the NFL and college football to MLB, NBA, and everything in between, we're serving up opinions, bold predictions, and sports takes in every direction. Five hot takes. Bold predictions. Occasionally accurate. If you're a die-hard sports fan who loves a good debate and doesn't take sports too seriously, this is the place to be.Subscribe and join us on the sidelines!
167: Is Kyle Whittingham TRYING to Get Fired?! 5 Reasons He's Pulling a Costanza
Is Kyle Whittingham pulling a George Costanza?!
The Guys are back with five hilarious theories about why the legendary Utah coach might actually be TRYING to get fired from Michigan.
From Michigan's disappearing offense and Morgan Scalley's undefeated Utes to a wild Urban Meyer conspiracy that could explain EVERYTHING.
And remember that classic Seinfeld episode where George Costanza desperately tries to get fired from the Yankees but can't? We're starting to see some similarities.
Plus, is Kyle chasing the greatest job in America? Getting paid millions NOT to coach football?
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166: Rookie Reality Check -- 5 Rookies, 5 Bold Predictions
The Guys are back with five rookies facing big expectations, bright lights, and some seriously questionable first assignments.
From Fernando Mendoza and Carson Beck making their highly anticipated NFL debuts against two of the league's toughest defenses to Utah Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson finding his groove, we're breaking down the next generation of stars.
Plus, can Ben Simmons qualify for Rookie of the Year AGAIN? And NVIDIA has a new CEO, but can she fill Jensen Huang's legendary leather jacket?
Trending anywhere young talent steps up to meet opportunity.
In five...
165: Election Special -- 5 Things We'd Actually Vote For
The votes are in! And the Guys are back with five ballot initiatives that could finally unite sports fans across America.
From firing Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy and moving the Holy War to a respectable kickoff time to fixing football's clock-management problems, abolishing the College Football Playoff Committee, and forcing Jerry Jones to sell the Dallas Cowboys.
Trending anywhere ballots are being counted, referees are losing track of time, and Cowboys fans are demanding a peaceful transfer of ownership.
In five, four, three, two, one...
Enjoy!
164: 5 Reasons the Brewers Are America's Team
The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions. And somehow, they've become America's Team. Sorry, Dallas.
The Guys on the Sideline are back with five reasons we've fallen head over heels for the Brew Crew. From Pat Murphy's wisdom and Cooper Pratt's orange Fanta celebrations to Sal Frelick's Lambeau Leap, small-market magic, and the legendary Bob Uecker.
Big personalities. Small payroll. One unforgettable championship.
Trending anywhere champagne is flowing, orange Fanta is being consumed, and Bob Uecker is smiling down from baseball heaven.
163: 5 Reasons BYU Should Be Number One
The Guys are back, armed with questionable credentials, unwavering confidence, and a keen assessment of BYU’s thrilling victory over the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
Jeff and special guest Robert, who actually stormed the field with his family, break down five completely unbiased, scientifically sound reasons BYU deserves the No. 1 ranking in America. Not No. 2. NUMBER ONE.
Trending anywhere Cougar Tails are being devoured, AP voters are being questioned, and scripture verses are being quoted on College GameDay.
In five, four, three, two, one...
Enjoy!
162: 5 Biggest Busts ... Lately
We are talking biggest busts lately and you've gotta hear who makes our top 5 list. And the state of Texas, you're well represented. Trending anywhere texas-size egos are on full display in five, four, three, two... enjoy.
161: Bear Bares All
Oh you fell for the clickbait. Ha. Welcome to this glorious naked episode of Guys on the Sideline where we discuss the latest from BYUland, including Bear "Naked Bootlegger" Bachmeir and his undefeated Cougars.
Trending anywhere families are sharing a meal round the dinner table in three, two, one. Enjoy.
160: We Got Fired! 5 Ways We’re Spending the Buyout
The Guys are back and they are contemplating their career paths with the continual news that fired college football coaches make insane piles of money.
So, if the Guys got paid to go away what would we do with the $$$?
Hear our 5 ways we'd spend our money and how it would benefit you, our dear listeners. Trending anywhere college football coaches are being fired in five, four, three, two, one. Enjoy.
159: 5 Hot Takes on How Not to Run a Time Clock - Michigan edition
Ladies and Gentlemen. An egregious start for the Kyle Whittingham era at Michigan. Catch up with the Guys on the Sideline and their five hot takes - shoutout Jayden Daniels - from the Big Absolutely. Absolutely wild what we just witnessed. Trending anywhere controversial finishes take place in five, four, three, two, one. Enjoy.
158: Top 5 Nods to Jayden Daniels
Awe. The internet is a wonderful place. Jayden Daniels has us rethinking and restructuring our whole podcast. Enjoy this roast of Jayden Daniels and the number 5.
Trending in Baton Rouge and the nation's capital in five, four, three, two, one. Enjoy.
157: Behind the Relish - Seattle
On Wednesdays, we Relish! Enjoy this behind the relish scoop of a story behind the story about Seattle. Not the chapter in the book, Relish the Moment, but about the time I went back last year. But this time I wasn't alone.
Enjoy stories of travel mishaps, laughs, and, of course, hot dogs. Trending anywhere announcers are saying: Juuuuuuuust a bit outside. Enjoy.
156: NBA Finals Preview
The Guys are back in the booth with an extraordinary episode talking New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. It's the NBA Finals and you gotta love it, baby!
Lifelong Knicks Fan and New York resident RJ joins Jeff to reflect on life as a Knicks fan and give us a very bold prediction. Trending outside Madison Square Garden and in Talarico Country in five, four, three, two, one. Enjoy!
155: Road Trip to Tiger Stadium!
The Guys are back. Jeff and Robert make the trek to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and report on their visit inside Tiger Stadium. No Lane Kiffin sightings, no run-ins with Mike the live tiger, but a great time in Death Valley. Trending anywhere college football fans are getting rowdy in three, two, one. Enjoy.
154: Super Bowl Special -- Marshawn Dreams & Prop Bet Schemes
The Guys are back with their oh-so-popular Super Bowl Special. Jeff flies solo to break down the Patriots–Seahawks rematch, dish out bold game predictions, and revisit old Super Bowl wounds that still need healing. Chris checks in with his official picks for the record, and together they set the stage for what should be a chaotic, emotional, and wildly entertaining Super Bowl.
Then comes the real tradition: Vegas prop bets. From celebrity proposals and halftime surprises to anthem headstands and MVP thank-you speeches that escalate quickly, Jeff reads the bets, sprinkles in Chris’s unhinged takes, and...
153: From Punchline to Champions: Indiana’s Impossible Turnaround
The Guys are back and they are asking.... Did we just watch the greatest turnarounds in sports history??
Indiana wasn’t supposed to be here. And yet—here we are.
From empty stadiums to a perfect season, from a gutsy 4th-and-4 call to echoes of the 2006 Rose Bowl, this wasn’t dominance—it was defiance. A reminder that belief, guts, and staying when no one’s watching still matter.
Trending anywhere John Cougar Mellencamp is singing Hurts So Good in three, two, one. Enjoy.
152: The Greatest Hire in College Football Since… Ever?
Sure, Michigan hired a new head coach — but it takes a special man to flip a lifelong BYU fan into a Utah diehard… and now a Michigan believer.
The Guys break down why Kyle Whittingham is different, why this hire hits harder than headlines, and why Michigan may have just found exactly what it needed.
Trending anywhere integrity still wins in three, two, one. Enjoy.
151: Road Trip to Athens Georgia: It's Georgia-Texas
Wow. The Guys on the Sideline take the show on the road in a big way. Jeff is joined by Chika, Dustin, and Jeremy for an epic trip into SEC Country. Relive the game with their quick play by play of the drive, the fans, the tailgating, the bars, the stadium and so much more.
Trending anywhere the dawgs be barkin and the hook 'em horns be flashin. Enjoy.
150: BYU Greatness at 150
Robert joins Jeff for the 150th episode to celebrate and reflect on BYU's first 150 years. Has there been a better time to be a Cougar Fan than 2025? Football has an intense matchup this weekend at Texas Tech and BYU Basketball is off and running.
149: Dodgers-Blue Jays Go Extra… But We Went Triple
Sure, the Dodgers and Blue Jays battled deep into extra innings — but Jeff and Jeremy once conquered the Triple Header of Destiny (back in 2003).
The Guys react to LA’s electric finish, revisit their legendary all-day madness behind the mic at Utah State, and debate which was more grueling: eighteen innings of MLB baseball or nine straight hours of softball brilliance.
Trending anywhere people are snoozing through ball games in three, two, one. Enjoy.
148: Cougar Fan Robert makes bold prediction
The Guys are back - and Cougar Fan Robert weighs in with some bold predictions about the big game on Saturday. Is he out of line? In Lala Land? Or spot on? Listen and let us know.
Enjoy. Trending from Payson to LaVell Edwards Stadium and anywhere Rise and Shout is sang.
147: Holy War Preview: BYU v Utah (2025)
Jeff kicks off the pregame festivities of Rivalry Week with a solo episode previewing the exciting contest between BYU and Utah in Provo.
All week we'll be bringing you voices of the fan - BYU and Utah fans leading up to the big game.
Trending anywhere anxious football fans are watching or listening to the game.
146: NFL Week 3 Reactions
The Guys, Jeff and Chris, are back in the booth and introduce Jeff's Great 8 NFL Teams and they react to the wild turns and latest developments of the young season. From the 1-2 Ravens to the hot Daniel Jones to the Chargers leading the charge, this episode is a must for any sports fan. Chris opines on the state of his Utes as well.
Trending anywhere fantasy football hearts are being broken in five, four, three, two, one. Enjoy.
145: Our Way-Too-Early Super Bowl Picks
The Guys are back and embarrassed to say they went to bed before the wild conclusion of the Bills-Ravens game.
And because we like our listeners to be in the know—and to have Vegas-insider tips—we make our probably way-too-early Super Bowl picks. Listen to this sensational episode to find out who Chris and Jeff are backing.
Trending anywhere the NFL RedZone is playing commercials in five, four, three, two, one. Enjoy.
144: College Football Opening Weekend Overreactions
What a great time of year and the Guys on the Sideline are pumped to finally be back in the studio talking college football.
After week one, there's a lot of overreactions, but never fear - the Guys are here to make sense of it all.
From Peyton and Eli's nephew to Bill's UNC disaster to Bronco Mendenhall having the best coaching job in America, you definitely won't want to miss this episode.
Trending from Provo to Payson and Tuscaloosa to Tallahassee, this episode delivers in five, four, three, two, one. Enjoy.
143: Luka traded.. Wait, what?
Unbelievable. The most egragious trade in the history of planet earth. What is going on here? Wild.
Hear the Guys react to the wild Lakers-Mavericks trade.
Trending anywhere people are holding "Fire Nico" signs in five, four, three, two, one.
142: Take it to the bank: Our Super Bowl Preview and Picks
The Guys are back and talking Super Bowl, Super Bowl, Super Bowl.
Will the Chiefs three-peat or do the Eagles get it done? Tune in to find out who Jeff and Chris will win the big game.
Trending in the big easy in five, four, three, two, one. Enjoy.
141: Is the NIL destroying College Football?
The Guys are back in the booth for a "short" episode. There's a lot to talk about with the College Football season entering its inaugural 12-playoff postseason.
The Guys discuss whether the NIL system is hurting or helping the game. They react to Bronco Mendenhall's return to Utah as he's set to lead the Aggies, and much, much more.
Trending anywhere 100 dollar handshakes were once ruling college football towns in three, two, one. Enjoy.
140: DETROIT LIONS - BUFFALO BILLS : The Super Bowl America Deserves
The Guys jump back in the booth to discuss the current challenging times in America. And they agree. The one thing that would heal the soul of this nation is for us, all of us, to be treated to the Super Bowl we all deserve: Detroit v. Buffalo.
Let's go!
Trending in Orchard Park, New York and in Motown Detroit in five, four, three, two, one. Enjoy.
139: Sweatin' with the Oldies
What do Mike Tyson, Lindsey Vonn, Donald J Trump, and Tom Brady have in common?
Tune in now to Episode 139 of Guys on the Sideline to find out!
Trending anywhere people are making a comeback in three, two, one. Enjoy!
138: Where will Bill Belichick coach next season?
We know. You've missed us. And our hot takes.
To get us back going again, we speculate on where Coach B will take his talents next season. With that said, this is more of an analysis of the worst NFL teams at the moment, Dallas, New York Giants, New York Jets, Las Vegas, to name only a few.
Trending anywhere Tom Brady is saying: "What's up, babe!"
137: Did Utah AD Mark Harlan embarrass the Program?
The Guys on the Sideline are back. For good.
Jeff and Chris are talking Utah and BYU. Another wild finish to another year in the wild rivalry.
Hear the Guys' "fast" hot takes in a new show format.
Let's go. Trending in an elder's quorum near you.
NBA Conference Finals Preview
The Guys are back. Jeff and Chris bring you their NBA Conference Finals Preview episode with their hot takes, bold predictions, and all the goods.
You'll definitely want to listen so you'll be "in the know" for these exciting matchups, that, thank goodness, do not include LeBron James.
Trending in Indy, Boston, Dallas, and Minneapolis in five, four, three, two, one... Enjoy.
This Week from the Sidelines: OJ Dies, UConn Wins, Caitlin Shines, Calipari Quits, Pope Leaves, Coyotes to Utah
The Guys are back! After close to a year away from the booth, listeners of the podcast are in for a real treat: This Week from the Sidelines!!
OJ Dies, UConn Wins, Caitlin Clark Shines, Calipari Quits, Pope Leaves, Coyotes to Utah and so much more!!
Hear the stories, the hot takes, the absurd tangents. This episode is bound to be trending all across the fruited plain in three, two, one. Enjoy!!
Episode 134: Jazz/Nuggets: How it started and how it's going
The Guys are back in the booth reacting to Denver's NBA Championship Season. Interestingly, the Jazz and Nuggets have had an interesting relationship the past decade and the Guys provide four hot takes on what Jazz fans should think about the Nuggets recent success. Trending on both sides of the rocky mountains in three, two, one. Enjoy!
133: The Utah Jazz sittin' pretty with more assets than your sister-in-law's MLM
The Guys - Chris and Jeff - jump in the booth to reexamine the Jazz off-season trades from a year ago, how they'll make the most of their draft lottery position, and the overall state as they move forward into the future.
The Jazz, without question, far exceeded everyone's best expectations and they find themselves the envy of the NBA in terms of future assets and opportunity. Listen to the Guys pontificate on the subject, react to the news of the Spurs landing the number one draft position, as well as react to Quin Snyder's poor decision t...
Episode 132: How rigged is the NBA?
The Guys return to the booth to discuss the current NBA Playoff picture so naturally they have questions about the legitimacy of the outcome. For years, fans of losing teams have questioned and wondered why the NBA hates their team. Chris and Jeff further the discussion about how the NBA influences the outcomes. Trust us, you'll enjoy this episode.
131: Super Bowl Preview: Prop Bets Galore!!
The Guys are back!!! After a long hiatus, Chris and Jeff are back talking Super Bowl Prop bets. There popular super bowl preview special is back for another year. Don't miss all the hot takes from the guys trending all over Arizona, Kansas City, and Philly in three, two, one. Enjoy!!
130: Talkin' Jazz and Utes
The Guys, Chris and Jeff, have been awol for far too long. Listeners of the podcast will be thrilled to hear the hot takes of the Guys on the state of the red-hot Utah Jazz as well as the Utes strong play down the stretch. Trending anywhere there are trick-or-treaters.
129: Manly Men's League Fantasy Football Draft Recorded
Oh wow. This will either be podcast excellence or a complete train wreck. For 15 years, the fantasy football draft of the Manly Men's League has taken place. It's always a riot and so this year, Guys on the Sideline listeners are in for a treat: we've recorded and uploaded the entire draft. Trending anywhere sports geeks are conducting their NFL drafts in three, two, one.
128: College Football Preview
Fall is in the air and the Guys' podcast is blaring across the country. It must be College Football time. Enjoy the Guys' preview of the Utah Utes upcoming season and hear all about the expectations of the team. The Guys also preview Utah State and BYU's upcoming seasons. Enjoy.