The Read Option
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The Read Option is an up and coming sports podcast that takes listeners around the sports world from the perspective of a super-fan. National Sports Radio Producer, Jeff Gimpel, hosts this entertaining and insightful podcast, and gives his unique insider perspective on the latest sports news, and big picture issues throughout the sports world. Whether we're talking about the most important sports storylines, the X's & O's, or the funny stories that remind us why we love sports, every sports fan needs to add this podcast to their queue.
Episodes
- Episode 337 yesterday 100 min
NFL Conference Championship Weekend!
The whole gang is together on this episode of the podcast as the boys go through all of the x's & o's of the AFC & NFC Conference Championship games this weekend! - Episode 336 3 days ago 107 min
NFL Divisional Round Recap! All-Timer Between Buffalo & Denver, The Niners Run Dies Hard & Indiana Wins The CFP! Plus! McDermott Out In Buffalo!
Jeff and Scotty host this episode of thepod and the boys open the show by discussing the latest news from the NFL coaching carousel, including Buffalo moving on from Sean McDermott. Then the boys go through the four games from the NFL's Divisional Round and end the show by talking about the Indiana Hoosiers winning their first ever National Championship. - Episode 335 last week 98 min
Our 5-Year Anniversary! Plus, NFL Divisional Round Preview, John Harbaugh To The Giants & Our Picks For The National Championship
The whole squad is together on this episode of the podcast and the guys open the show by discussing the New York Giants landing John Harbaugh to be their next head coach. Then the guys do a deep dive through each game of the Divisional Round and make their picks against the spread. - Episode 334 last week 129 min
NFL Wildcard Weekend Recap! The Eagles Crash Out, The Never-Die Bears & More!
The whole crew is together for this episode of the podcast as the boys recap all the action from Wildcard Weekend in the NFL! - Episode 333 last week 131 min
NFL Wild Card Preview!!
Jeff and Vido host this episode of the podcast and the guys open the podcast by talking about John Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel getting let go this week. Then the guys preview each game for Wild Card Weekend in the NFL, before doing their picks for the College Football Playoff. - Episode 332 6 Jan 2026 134 min
Recapping The 2025 NFL Regular Season & Early Playoff Thoughts!
The whole squad is back together on this episode of the pod as the guys recap the final week of the 2025 NFL regular season. Jeff, Vido & Scotty go through each game and talk through the playoff teams that won, as well as, give some offseason thoughts for the teams that did not make the playoffs. - Episode 330 12 Dec 2025 53 min
Week 15 NFL Picks & Preview!
Jeff flies solo on this episode of the podcast as he goes through each game of the NFL slate for Week 15 and gives his picks against the spread! - Episode 329 9 Dec 2025 129 min
The Eagles Are Worse Than 2023, JMU Makes The CFP & The NFL Playoff Picture Is Taking Shape
Jeff opens the pod solo giving his thoughts on the Eagles once again embarassing themselves on national television. After that, Jeff and Vido go through the College Football Playoff final rankings. They talk JMU making the CFP as well as their thoughts on Miami vs Notre Dame. To close out the show, Jeff and Vido take a look at the NFL's 2025 Playoff picture after Week 14. - Episode 328 5 Dec 2025 117 min
Week 14 & Conference Championship Weekend Preview!
Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the podcast and the boys open with breaking news that JMU has hired Billy Napier to be their next head coach. Then the guys talk a little college football playoff rankings before diving into the Week 14 NFL schedule and a preview for conference championship week. - Episode 327 2 Dec 2025 50 min
The Have's vs The Have Not's In College Football & Why It's A Problem. Plus! The Eagles' Problems Continue & More From Week 13 In The NFL
Jeff flies solo on this episode of the podcast and he opens and spends most of the pod talking about the "Have's" vs the "Have Not's" in college football and why it's a problem for most of the schools in the country. He talks JMU losing their head coach, as well as Tulane & North Texas ahead of what should be the biggest college football weekend for all three schools. Jeff closes out the show by talking about Week 13 in the NFL, how there really aren't any great teams in the league right now, as well as the continued struggles of the Philadelphia Eagles. - Episode 326 27 Nov 2025 20 min
Thaksgiving Week 13 Preview!
Jeff lies solo on this speedy episode of the podcast and rips through each game from Thanksgiving Week in the NFL here in Week 13. - Episode 325 25 Nov 2025 99 min
The Eagles Humiliate Themselves, Mahomes Feels Back & More From Week 12
Jeff and Vido are together on this episode of the podcast and the guys dive into to all of the action from Week 12 in the NFL! The boys talk playoff tiers, and confidence meters for the Chiefs, Bills & Lions. Then the guys breakdown Shedeur Sanders' first career start before Jeff rants about the Eagles' humiliating loss to the Cowboys. - Episode 324 19 Nov 2025 34 min
JMU Gets Screwed & Early NFC Playoff Thoughts!
Jeff flies solo on this episode of the podcast and Jeff opens the show talking about his JMU Dukes getting screwed by the College Football Playoff Committee. Then Jeff goes through some early NFC playoff thoughts in regards to his Eagles, as well as the Rams and Seahawks. - Episode 323 14 Nov 2025 60 min
Eagles State Of The Union & Week 11 Preview!
Jeff flies solo on this episode of the podcast and he opens the pod by talking about the Eagles' win on Monday night and where the team is at right now. Then he goes through and makes his picks for Week 11 in the NFL. - Episode 322 12 Nov 2025 116 min
Week 10 NFL Recap!
The boys are back recapping Week 10 in the NFL! Jeff and Vido host this episode as the guys go through every game from Week 10 across the NFL! - Episode 321 8 Nov 2025 95 min
NFL Trade Deadline Recap & Week 10 NFL Preview!
The whole gang is together on this episode of the podcast as the guys recap and evaluate this year's trade deadline and the massive trades of Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams and Jaelan Phillips. Then the guys go through each game of week 10 in the NFL and make their picks! - Episode 320 4 Nov 2025 129 min
Bears & Bengals Insanity, Panters Shock The NFL & More From Week 9!
Jeff and Vido host this episode of the podcast as the guys go through each game from Week 9 of the NFL season! - Episode 319 1 Nov 2025 31 min
Week 9 NFL Preview!
Jeff flies solo on this efficient Week 9 NFL preview episode! Jeff goes through each game and gives his picks for the NFL's Week 9. - Episode 318 24 Oct 2025 83 min
Previewing Week 8 In The NFL
Jeff and Vido host this episode of the podcast in a classic Jeff & Vido Pod and the boys work their way through each game of Week 8 and give their picks, as well as preview each game this week! - Episode 316 17 Oct 2025 97 min
Week 7 NFL Preview!
The whole squad is together on this episode as the guys give their picks and preview each NFL game heading into Week 7! - Episode 315 10 Oct 2025 56 min
Bad Vibes In Philly & Week 6 NFL Preview
Jeff flies solo on this episode of the podcast and opens the podcast talking about the Phillies humiliating loss to the Dodgers and the Eagles' equally as humiliating loss to the Giants on Thursday Night Football. Then he gives his picks for Week 6 in the NFL. - Episode 314 3 Oct 2025 85 min
Week 5 NFL Preview!!
Jeff and Scotty are on this episode of the podcast and the guys open the show by talking a little playoff baseball, and filling the listeners in on Scotty's trip to Happy Valley last weekend. Then the guys go through each game of Week 5 in the NFL and make their picks and give their locks! - Episode 313 26 Sept 2025 52 min
NFL Week 4 & College Football Week 5 Preview!!
Jeff flies olo on this episode of the podcast ahead of an asolutely incredible weekend slate of football! Jeff runs through each game of Week 4 in the NFL and makes his picks, before breaking down an amazing set of games in college football this weekend! - Episode 312 24 Sept 2025 130 min
The Eagles Mirale Comeback, The Colts' Continued Dominance and More From Week 3 In The NFL!!
The whole gang is together on this episode as the guys break down all of the action from week three in the NFL! - Episode 311 20 Sept 2025 136 min
Week 3 NFL Picks & Preview!!
Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the podcast and the guys open up the pod by breaking down the Thursday night game between the Bills and the Dolphins. Then, the boys go through each game of the Week 3 NFL slate and make their picks! - Episode 309 12 Sept 2025 76 min
NFL Week 2 Picks! Plus Monday Night Football Recap!
Jeff and Vido host this episode of the podcast and the boys open the show by talking about Monday Night Football and the Vikings' comeback over the Bears. Then the guys go through and make their picks for Week 2 of the NFL season! - Episode 308 9 Sept 2025 171 min
NFL Week 1 Is In The Books!
The whole gang is here for this episode of the podcast as the guys breakdown all of the action from Week 1 of the NFL season including a spectacular Sunday night game between the Bills and Ravens! - Episode 307 4 Sept 2025 159 min
NFL Mega-Pod! Week 1 CFB Recap, AFC & NFC East Preview, & 2025 NFL Predicitions! Plus, Week 1 Picks & Locks!
The whole gang is together for this NFL Mega-Pod!! The boys open the podcast up by recapping Week 1 in college football. After that they dive into the final two divisions in their NFL preview with the AFC East and the NFC East! To close out the show, the boys make their preseason predictions for the 2025 Playoff bracket, NFL awards and give it out the first ever Read Option Future Bet, before making their Week 1 picks around the league! - Episode 306 30 Aug 2025 161 min
Live Reaction To Micah Parsons Trade, NFC West Preview and College Football Preview!
The whole gang is together on this episode of the podcast and the boys open the show with news and notes around the NFL before the news of Micah Parson's trade broke live on the podcast. After they react the breakdown the NFC West for 2025 and give their college football playoff predictions! - Episode 305 26 Aug 2025 131 min
AFC & NFC South Preview! Plus New Contracts For McLaurin & Hendrickson
Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the podcast and the guys open up the podcast by going through the NFL news and notes with Terry McLaurin's new contract. While recording, the news broke that Trey Hendrickson reached his new contract as well. Then the guys breakdown the AFC South, as well as, the NFC South.
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