Adam Chernoff, senior strategist for Covers.com and host of the Simple Handicap, joins the show to talk about the state of the NFL and how this unprecedented year has manifested for oddsmakers and the public alike. How big of a hit will losing Antonio Brown be for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Is there any reason to think Aaron Rodgers won't win the MVP? Should we believe in the Bengals? All that and more, plus a reminder that Jim Harbaugh isn't leaving Michigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would it have sound like if Larry King had turned his dot-and-dash column into a podcast? A bit like the Bowl Game. Better, obviously. But similar. Today's episode includes thoughts on Ben Roethlisberger, Uncrustables, the ManningCast and much, much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alabama and Georgia each rolled in their respective College Football Playoff semifinal games, creating another sleepy New Year's Eve experience. What can college football do about the lack of buzz and excitement come playoff time? The 12-team tournament will help but getting the timing right will be both challenging and important. The Big Lead's Kyle Koster offers a modest proposal of what such a schedule would like in terms of television.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Lead's Ryan Phillips joins the show to talk about five NFL coaches who are sitting on hot seats right now and may not survive Black Monday. What went wrong in each of these situations, is there anything that could be done to salvage the relationships, and if not, where do these organizations turn?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just two days until Christmas, The Big Lead's Stephen Douglas joins the show to discuss 2005's The Family Stone with your fearless host, who has suffered through an annual showing for over a decade. They try to answer some unanswerable questions like: what the hell is going on with the plot? Who would like this? Why are the characters acting so erratically? Has there ever been a more awkward moment than the dinner scene? And finally, how does one even begin to scratch the surface in only 60 minutes? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chicago Bears are coming to the end of the Matt Nagy era and sent America off with an absolute stinker against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. Why it was the furthest thing from a bad beat and why change is needed. Plus, there are more standalone games than ever in the NFL. Which means more terrible television product. Is this unavoidable or is there something that can be done to improve the product? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports. Pop culture. Spoken word. What you missed from the night before in 10 minutes. Let's play a bowl game.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin James is playing Sean Payton in a new movie and we are absolutely here for it. Then, Big Ten research manager and MSU alum Harold Shelton joins the show to talk about a surprisingly successful non-conference campaign and what the ceiling could be for this team.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Lead presents its annual Sports Media Awards, a project to identify and honor those in the industry who stood out through the year. Episode includes a full rundown of the winners and the thought process behind selecting them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Lead's Kyle Koster pays homage to Larry King and laziness by offering a brain dump of thoughts from the sports and pop culture world. Sit back and let the vibes engulf you. Plus, college football figures itself out again.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.