J Banzet, Taft Gantt, William Smythe, and Luke Stone end their monthlong hiatus and talk about Bama-Cincy, Georgia-Michigan, and the other four New Year's Six bowl games coming this week.

In our season one finale, Irwin Durdles (Billy Merritt), Stone Cold's "Concert Santa Claus" makes a special Christmas visit to talk about his seasonal work as the big man himself. He talks about his evolution from regular roadie to stage mascot for Christmas concerts. The band also unearths some disturbing truths about Irwin's birth. Hawk coins a n…

Renown Silent Harpist, Anthony Testutio (Jonny Svarzbein) graces Stone Cold with his presence to talk about touring with the band as a prodigy. He reveals some disturbing information about his maternal relations and explains why the band's music is bad. Hawk gets in touch with the dead. Allistair does an impression of his mother. And Roger catches …

World renown live-in Chef, Jacqueline Croissant (Sarah Claspell) graces the studio to talk about the band's favorite meals on tour. She also imparts her hardline views on fake French culture and talks of lost love . Allistair fishes for compliments. Barney makes a bad deal with the Canadian government. Roger finds a word he can't say. And Hawk talk…

Animal wrangler, Maggie DeNardo (Mary Lou) pops by the studio to chat with Stone Cold about her role in procuring animals for the band's concerts over the years starting with the "Easter in Modesto" tour. She discusses her unique connection to the animals and her methodology for acquiring them. Allistair has some sick chickens. Hawk gets involved w…

In this episode, J Banzet, Taft Gantt, and Luke Stone share their thoughts on Brian Kelly and Lincoln Riley jumping ship for LSU and USC. They also chart the College Football Playoff paths for each of the top 6 teams heading into Championship Week.

Stone Cold's marketing chief, Bear Talbot-Damp (Charlie Mihelich) drops by to check in on some lawsuits and failed branded products that the band has produced. Bear has a little computer trouble with disastrous consequences. They also reminisce about their first meeting on the live charity concert "Re-Habitat For Humanity", a competitor to Live Aid…

J Banzet and Luke Stone air their grievances with the College Football Playoff Committee's third set of rankings, discuss Oklahoma's burgeoning chances of making the top four, and explain why this week is of the utmost importance for Virginia Tech's Justin Fuente and Baylor's Dave Aranda.

Taft Gantt and Luke Stone discuss Cincinnati's position in the first College Football Playoff rankings, talk Odell Beckham's feud with the Browns, and debate whether Oregon is one of the best four teams in the country.

This week, J, Taft, and Luke discuss the modified college overtime rules after the Penn State-Illinois debacle, preview Michigan-Michigan State, UNC-Notre Dame, Florida-Georgia, and Virginia-BYU. They then debate the 3-4 Kansas City Chiefs' playoff chances and Kyler Murray's MVP hopes in Facts or Fake News.…

Expert cable man Stone Collins (Will Hines) joins the band to chat about their time recording the album Quantum Dumb and his tendency to fall for monster-themed pranks. He also reveals how christian U2's The Edge really is and whether Jesus was a show off. The band shares the dark truths about their own childhoods and how they inspired Hollywood. B…

J Banzet, Taft Gantt, and Luke Stone talk about how the Big Ten might eat itself alive and stay out of the College Football Playoff, opening the door for dark horses to grab the fourth spot. They also debut a new segment, Idiot of the Week, in which they go after Todd Grantham for his defense's poor performance against LSU, criticize Iowa for falli…

As we cross the halfway point of the 2021 College Football Season, J Banzet, Taft Gantt, and Luke Stone talk about their favorite chaotic moments so far, discuss which coach's are (and aren't) on the hot seat, and reveal their most disappointing players and programs.

Ex-girlfriend to the whole band, Restephena (Lisa Gilroy) pays a visit to the studio to check in on how well the gang is getting over her. She chats about her pilot career and the various other band's she's dated. Barney reveals a horrible secret about a family member. Roger turns out to be a good father figure. Allistair discovers a long lost son.…

Former neighbor, Terence Waverley (Geoff Ross) takes a break from his forced stay in London to visit with Stone Cold and discuss their album "Table Settings for the Rapture" that they recorded while living next door. The band has a few secrets to confess to Terence and decides to make things right. Hawk reveals how far he'll go to get a date with a…

DJ Alfonse from Alphabet City (Jeremy Guskin) drops in to talk about SCP's first self-titled album, the misprinted "Stone Cold Parasite". Alfonse talks about the quintessential New York City experience and how he "discovered" Stone Cold and introduced them to the United States. Roger talks about his experience with police horse brutality. Allistair…

On today’s episode, Taft is very optimistic about his Dawgs, J has low expectations for the Florida Gators, William’s investing in Bijan Robinson, and Luke thinks Winter is Coming for Scott Frost and Jim Harbaugh.

Reality documentary producer Pretzel Doodle (Ronnie Adrian) joins the band to talk about the album "Raw Dog December" and the band documentary of the same name. Pretzel discusses his work on the show "No Survivor" and his philosophy on long running times being the key to good film. Allistair talks about his father's tattoo. Roger explains how to su…

Pete Stone (Peter Banifaz), the band's chief of security calls in from Los Angeles to chat old times and their first tour together "Meat Paste". They talk about Pete's unique security style and unfortunate injuries. Hawk talks about his colonoscopies and feud with a soft drink company. Barney mentions an old boyfriend. Allistair gets emotional duri…

Bramba Lunawitz (Heather Woodward) stumbles into the studio with Stone Cold to talk about the album "Famous for Money" recorded whilst staying in the Windsor Motel. They chat about some of spectral guests of the motel as well as Bramba's questionable immigration status. Allistair mentions a new bum-cleansing routine. Barney talks about his stint wr…

Jeshua Limes (Greg Smith) joins Stone Cold in the studio to talk about the 1974 album "Soft Sponge" and asks for some advice on his parenting woes. Roger talks about his new website. Hawk drops some news about Tom Brady's wife. Barney explains his eye issues. Allistair re-enacts a trip to the Farmer's Market. And the whole band relaxes with a sooth…

The pilot episode of Stone Cold Paradise. After an entire month broken-up the band comes together to reconcile and talk about upcoming projects. Hawk has become a philanthropist, Allistair is practicing Urban Farming, Roger enjoys a new dairy product, and Barney gets caught up in an old rivalry. Listen to the end for a special song from the archive…

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Taft Gantt, Beau Watts, and Luke Stone discuss Jordan Spieth's resurgence, Dustin Johnson's hopes for a repeat, and Collin Morikawa's recent form as they preview the 2021 Masters.

In this episode, J Banzet, Taft Gantt, and Luke Stone share the hottest takes from their most recent brackets, talk about which teams are the most overrated in the Tournament field, share their Cinderellas, and (for the first time) fill out their own collective bracket by majority vote.

In this episode, J Banzet, Taft Gantt, William Smythe, and Luke Stone share their thoughts on where some of the biggest names in college basketball will land in NCAA Tournament seeding, give their early Cinderella candidates for March, and predict some of this weekend's best games.

J Banzet, Taft Gantt, William Smythe, and Luke Stone talk about the biggest storylines of Super Bowl week, give their favorite prop bets for the game, and ultimately predict the winner of the Chiefs-Bucs title fight in Tampa.

Luke Stone hosts the first-ever episode of Stone Cold Sports Jeopardy! and Taft Gantt, J Banzet, and William Smythe talk about Matthew Stafford's potential trade destinations, Alabama's ceiling in the NCAA Tournament, the Milwaukee Bucks' playoff chances, and Tom Brady's luck in Super Bowls.

J Banzet, Taft Gantt, and Luke Stone talk about Mac Jones's NFL future, debate the statement that "defense wins championships," and preview Conference Championship Weekend in the NFL. In "Facts or Fake News," they discuss James Harden to Brooklyn and Philip Rivers's Hall of Fame chances.

In this episode, the guys break down this weekend's Divisional Round matchups in the NFL, revisit the dominant 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide, and debate Doug Pederson's firing, Deshaun Watson's demanding a trade, and the Chiefs' chances of losing before the Super Bowl.

Taft Gantt, William Smythe, and Luke Stone preview each of this weekend's NFL Wild Card games, revisit the storied college career of Auburn RB Tre Mason, debate the Alabama-Ohio State clash in the National Championship Game, and discuss Dan Mullen NFL coaching rumors.

In this episode, J Banzet, Taft Gantt, William Smythe, and Luke Stone talk about the Jets' quarterback situation now that they won't get Trevor Lawrence, give their Locks of the Week around the football world, and debate what the criteria SHOULD be for the Heisman Trophy.

J Banzet, Taft Gantt, William Smythe, and Luke Stone make their pitches for how they'd reform college football if they were "Czar for a Day" (1:30), break down the New Year's Six Bowls (11:45), give their Locks of the Week (42:45), talk about the circa 2010 Oregon Ducks on Throwback Sports Thing of the Week (46:30), and debate whether the Cowboys s…

In this episode, J Banzet, Taft Gantt, and Luke Stone predict each of the Power 5's conference championship games, give their locks of the week, and debate the NFL MVP race in Facts or Fake News.

William Smythe and Luke Stone preview this weekend's Commonwealth Cup showdown between Virginia and Virginia Tech with a recap of both teams' seasons, an interview with UVA football player Lee Dudley, and predictions for how the long-awaited edition of one of Virginia's best rivalries will ultimately turn out.…

In this episode, J Banzet, Taft Gantt, William Smythe, and Luke Stone discuss different College Football Playoff scenarios. They also debut a "Buy/Sell/Hold" segment for the NFL after Week 12.

In the milestone 25th episode of the Stone Cold Sports Talk podcast, J, Taft, William, and Luke debate which teams could conceivably win the College Football Playoff, debate the Heisman race, and take a deep dive into the NFL in their tiered power rankings.

In this episode, Taft Gantt, Luke Stone, and Beau Watts talk about all things Masters. After the guys discuss the weirdness of the 2020-2021 PGA Tour Schedule and predicting the finishes of 25 golfers in the field in the Lightning Round Game, Beau talks about driving distance and strokes gained in Beau's S*xy Stats. Finally, they each predict their…

In this episode, J Banzet, Taft Gantt, William Smythe, and Luke Stone grade Carlos Dunlap's move to the Seahawks, break down top ten tangles Florida-Georgia and Clemson-Notre Dame, and talk about the Steelers, Lamar Jackson, Trevor Lawrence, the Cowboys, and JT Daniels.

In this episode, J Banzet, Taft Gantt, William Smythe, and Luke Stone give out their college football mid-season awards, preview UNC/NC State and UVA/Miami, talk about Auburn in Bets of the Week (again), and explore the NFL Playoff Picture, the impending Giannis sweepstakes, and Tua Time in Facts or Fake News.…

In this episode, J Banzet breaks down Le'Veon Bell's impact on the Kansas City Chiefs, the world of fantasy football, including his waiver wire adds of the week, what to expect from Chase Claypool moving forward, and a new segment called "Welcome to Dumpsboro," and the weekly edition of J's Q&A. He also looks at the Georgia-Alabama showdown and giv…

In this episode, Luke Stone, J Banzet, and Taft Gantt are joined by William Smythe, a fellow college football enthusiast, to talk about the SEC's upset special last weekend (1:38), UVA's upcoming tangle with Wake Forest, Carolina's (impending) clobbering of Florida State (11:10), and Georgia's visit to Tuscaloosa (15:31). Then, the boys go through …

In this shortened episode, J Banzet breaks down tonight's NBA Finals game five, offers his fantasy football positional rankings and best waiver wire pickups, picks the winner of each NFL and college football game, and answers more listener-submitted questions.

In this episode, J Banzet and Luke Stone fill in for the absent Taft Gantt (he procrastinated on a big assignment) to preview Georgia-Tennessee (2:34), North Carolina-Virginia Tech (4:52), Virginia-NC State (9:10), give their Bets of the Week (16:47), take a journey through Fayetteville, Arkansas for this week's Throwback Sports Thing of the Week P…

In this episode, J Banzet, Taft Gantt, and Luke Stone break down Oklahoma's epic collapse against Kansas State, preview some of the best games on this Saturday's slate, give their bets of the week, and address Kyle Trask's Heisman hopes, the plight of the New York Jets, and the Los Angeles Clippers' slim chance of improving under whoever their next…

In the inaugural episode of Stone's Sit-Downs, Luke Stone catches up with third-year UVA student-athlete Lee Dudley, a long snapper on the football team, to talk about how the Hoos have prepared for their strange 2020 season.

In this episode, J Banzet talks about fantasy football, college football, the NBA Playoffs, and answers listener questions.

In their first episode together since the NFL Draft, J Banzet, Taft Gantt, and Luke Stone address the season-long storylines that intrigue them most (1:15), go through their College Football Playoff Predictions (8:50), launch two new segments, Bets of the Week (18:53) and the Blast from the Past (25:45), and talk Cam Newton and the Pats, Celtics-He…

In the first weekly episode of Banzet's Beats, J Banzet recaps recent games, answers questions submitted by listeners, and looks to the week ahead in the world of sports.

In this episode, J Banzet, Taft Gantt, and Luke Stone discuss the ramifications of this weekend's NFL Draft.Stone Cold Sports