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Soc and Schopf Pod

Soc and Schopf Pod

By Schopf and Soc

This is a sports pod from two college students who just wanna talk sports. And hot takes. Plenty of hot takes.
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Soc and Schopf PodJun 21, 2018

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Soc and Schopf: Quarantine Edition

Soc and Schopf: Quarantine Edition

WE. ARE. BACK. After a few weeks of quarantine, we had a lot of takes we had to get out to the world. We hope you enjoy! Stay safe!

Apr 26, 202001:01:42
Tribute to Kobe

Tribute to Kobe

On this week's episode we paid tribute to Kobe Bryant, remembering his greatest moments and our favorite memories of him. We also broke down the Astro sign stealing scandal and previewed Super Bowl 54.

Feb 02, 202001:24:40
Pre-Thanksgiving Sports Report

Pre-Thanksgiving Sports Report

WE.ARE.BACK.  Before going home for Thanksgiving, we needed to get our takes out. We talked the Astros scandal, the Myles Garret incident, and did a roundup on the NBA, College Basketball, and the NFL. ENJOY! (Also, it's Alan's Birthday!)

Nov 24, 201933:47
World Series Talk and NBA has Begun

World Series Talk and NBA has Begun

This pod is a very exciting pod as we talk World Series, NBA, NFL (Browns) and so much more!
Oct 31, 201935:21
Nick Elam Is Back

Nick Elam Is Back

WE.ARE.BACK. We had the pleasure of having Dr. Nick Elam on the pod. He is the creator of the revolutionary Elam Ending featured at The Basketball Tournament. We talked about how he came up with his idea, where he hopes to see it go in the future, and much more. Of course, we ended with a scorching hot take. Enjoy!

Aug 15, 201954:19
Max Goldstein Interview and NBA Offseason recap

Max Goldstein Interview and NBA Offseason recap

WE ARE BACK! After a summer hiatus, the Soc and Schopf Pod returns with an interview with Max Goldstein, a FIBA certified sports agent for GWK Sport Management. We talked about what it takes to get into the industry and his experience at NBA Summer League. Also, we recapped the crazy NBA offseason and finished with two scorching hot takes. Enjoy!

Jul 23, 201901:08:60
We're Here! We're Back!

We're Here! We're Back!

We.Are.Back. After a school induced hiatus, we had too many hot takes to keep to ourselves. So we have returned to talk some playoff hoops, NBA Draft Lottery, and all things NBA. As always, we concluded with the hottest of hot takes. Enjoy!
May 21, 201935:06
Devon Cajuste Interview

Devon Cajuste Interview

We had the pleasure of having Hard Knocks' star Devin Cajuste on the pod. We talked football, crystals, and life in general. We finished up with a recap of the final four and Virginia's championship run, as well as a break down of the beginning of the MLB season. Of course, we finished off with a flurry of hot takes. Enjoy!

Apr 09, 201958:55
Special Edition Pod: NHBT Preview!

Special Edition Pod: NHBT Preview!

This is a special edition podcast where we preview the NHBT Basketball Tournament ( A basketball tournament at UMD). We will be back with our regularly scheduled programing very soon. Get excited because it is going to be HUGE!

Apr 08, 201916:29
Mike Randle on College Hoops

Mike Randle on College Hoops

We had the pleasure of welcoming our friend Mike Randle back to the pod to talk College Hoops and help us preview the NCAA Tournament. From Duke to Wofford, we broke down the March Madness storylines you need to know about. We also broke down the Odell Beckham trade to the Browns and dropped a very hot take. Enjoy!

Mar 14, 201953:17
WE ARE BACK!

WE ARE BACK!

After a brief hiatus, we are back and more pumped than ever to talk sports. We broke down the big events of the last month, including the Super Bowl and the NBA Trade Deadline, along with a lot of other stuff. As always, we finished with a scorching hot take. Enjoy!

Feb 14, 201951:10
Bart Torvik Interview

Bart Torvik Interview

WE.ARE.BACK. On this week's pod we had the pleasure of talking College Hoops with CBB analytics master Bart Torvik. We talked Duke's hot start, the Big Ten, and much more! We finished with the return of the fan minute, a new segment, and a debatable hot take. Enjoy!
Nov 16, 201801:03:18
College Basketball Is Back and our Flag Football team is a force!

College Basketball Is Back and our Flag Football team is a force!

WE.ARE.BACK. And so is College Basketball! We discussed the new season and Duke's dominance against Kentucky. We also provided an in depth recap of our recent flag football playoff win. We ended the show with a fierce Horns Up and a scalding Hot Take. Enjoy!
Nov 09, 201851:60
Jackson Frank Interview

Jackson Frank Interview

WE.ARE.BACK. We had the pleasure of talking with Jackson Frank, an NBA analyst for The Athletic and Liberty Ballers of Fan Sided. We discussed the development of Markelle Fultz, the future stars of the NBA, and much more. Of course, we finished with a scorching hot hoops take. Enjoy!
Nov 02, 201802:46:39
Sports are Cool

Sports are Cool

On this week's pod we were all over the place, and it was a lot of fun (at least we think so). We talked Steph and Blake's 50 point games and some early NBA storylines (and fights). We also got a little off track talking about sports movies, and as always, finished with a white hot take.
Oct 26, 201849:24
Rick Barry Interview

Rick Barry Interview

WE.ARE.BACK. We had the amazing honor of having NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry on the pod. We talked all things basketball, including his underhanded free throws, the Warriors, LeBron, how Rick would do in today's NBA, and much more! We finished off with some of our thoughts on the new NBA season, and as always, a very hot take. Enjoy!
Oct 19, 201801:05:19
Sam Mellinger Interview and NBA Preview

Sam Mellinger Interview and NBA Preview

On this week's pod we had the pleasure of talking with Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star about the Chiefs' hot start to the season. Then we talked about some NFL storylines and previewed the upcoming NBA season. Of course, we finished with a not at all bitter hot take about the MLB playoffs. Enjoy!
Oct 12, 201801:02:20
NFL Talk and Playoff Baseball is Here

NFL Talk and Playoff Baseball is Here

WE ARE BACK! On this week's pod we talked all things NFL and MLB Playoffs, from Pat Mahomes to Luke Voit. We also debuted two new segments: The Fan Minute and Fantasy is Reality. Of course, we ended with a heated horns up and an even hotter hot take. Enjoy!
Oct 05, 201801:02:12
Anthony Cowan Jr. Interview

Anthony Cowan Jr. Interview

WE ARE BACK! Maryland Star PG Anthony Cowan Jr. helped us kickoff Season 2 with a bang! We covered a whole range of topics from the NBA to Fortnite (1:45)! We also preview the NFL season, talk some MLB, and give plenty of Hot Takes! Enjoy!
Sep 06, 201855:20
Len Elmore Interview

Len Elmore Interview

On this week's pod we had the honor of interviewing Maryland Basketball great Len Elmore. We talked about his great playing and broadcasting career, along with some thoughts on the state of the game today. Enjoy!
Aug 09, 201826:21
Mike Randle Interview--Fantasy Football Preview

Mike Randle Interview--Fantasy Football Preview

On this week's pod we had the honor of talking fantasy football with expert Mike Randle of the Pickin' Up The Blitz fantasy football podcast. We discussed sleepers, rookies to watch and draft strategies. We then talked some baseball and finished up with a heated Horns Up and an even hotter Hot Take. Enjoy!
Aug 03, 201801:03:06
Dog Days of Summer

Dog Days of Summer

On this week's pod we talked about the big news from around the sports world. We discussed the MLB all star game along with some of the big trades throughout the league. We then delved into the Kawhi Leonard- Demar DeRozan trade and finished up with some football talk and TWO scorching hot takes. Enjoy!
Jul 26, 201839:14
Nick Elam Interview

Nick Elam Interview

On this week's pod, our 20th episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Nick Elam about his revolutionary idea to change the ends of basketball games called the Elam Ending. We then discussed NBA Free Agency, including LeBron going to LA and DeMarcus Cousins going to the Warriors. We finished up with a scorching hot NBA take. Enjoy!
Jul 12, 201801:02:19
Ahtyba Rubin Interview

Ahtyba Rubin Interview

On this week's pod we had our first ever athlete interview. We had the honor of talking to Oakland Raiders DT Ahtyba Rubin about his new team, some of his favorite moments from his career so far, and who is favorite QB to sack is. (10:07) We also talked NBA Draft, World Cup, and had an intense Horns Up concerning the rules of Baseball. Of course, we finished with the hottest of Hot Takes. Enjoy!
Jun 27, 201801:14:18
Nipun Chopra Interview and NBA Draft Talk

Nipun Chopra Interview and NBA Draft Talk

On this week's pod we talked all things World Cup with Soccer writer and podcaster Nipun Chopra. Then we talked NBA Draft, using Producer Brendan's mock draft as a guide for our analysis. We finished off the pod with a baseball hot take and a celebration of Alan's first ever fortnite win. Enjoy!
Jun 21, 201859:33
Steve Solomon Interview

Steve Solomon Interview

On this week's pod we had the pleasure of talking with Steve Solomon, a radio personality for The Team 980 and for SB nation radio who is also running for Montgomery County Council at large in Maryland. We talked the Caps Stanley Cup title, as well as where LeBron may be headed (and some talk about how to properly eat a Twix bar). Towards the end of the pod, we went back to our roots and had a good, old-fashioned Horns Up, followed by a scorching hot take about US Soccer. Enjoy!
Jun 14, 201858:47
Nick Stellini Interview

Nick Stellini Interview

On this week's pod we talked NBA Finals game 3, KD, and LeBron's Free Agency (0:00). Then we had the privilege of talking with Nick Stellini, a writer for Baseball Prospectus, Sporting News, and The Athletic, about the season so far and the MLB Draft (20:06). Then we talked Stanley Cup and the upcoming World Cup, focusing on why the US was unable to make this year's tournament (45:42). Enjoy!
Jun 08, 201801:07:40
NBA Finals Game 1 Reaction

NBA Finals Game 1 Reaction

On this week's pod we do a deep dive into the NBA finals, from JR's gaffe to LeBron's suit. We did not talk about much else. Enjoy!
Jun 03, 201838:06
Mark Medina Interview

Mark Medina Interview

On this week's pod we had the pleasure of talking hoops with Mark Medina, the Warriors beat writer for The Mercury News. (4:19) Then we talked NBA playoffs and answered some mailbag questions. Enjoy!
May 24, 201853:39
Connor Letourneau Interview

Connor Letourneau Interview

On this week's pod we had the pleasure of talking to Connor Letourneau, the Warriors beat writer for the San Francisco Chronicle. We discussed the western conference finals matchup between the Warriors and the Rockets. We also talked about the how much longer the Warriors' dynasty can last, and who will be the best player in the league in 5 years. Of course, we finished the pod with a hot take that may or may not have to do with LeBron James. Hope you enjoy!
May 18, 201853:29
Mary Kay Cabot Interview

Mary Kay Cabot Interview

On this episode we had a great discussion with Mary Kay Cabot, a sports writer for The Plain Dealer about Alan's favorite thing: The Cleveland Browns. (2:13) We then gave our takes on the NBA playoffs and closed out with a mailbag! (18:48) Enjoy!
May 10, 201801:03:35
Jorge Castillo Interview

Jorge Castillo Interview

On this episode, we had a great interview with Washington Post Nationals writer Jorge Castillo, discussing the clubhouse atmosphere around the league and some early storylines. (4:18) Then we talked NBA Playoffs and LeBron's great performance last night. (24:43) We finished with an NFL Draft roundup and a very scary hot take.
May 04, 201801:01:01
The Decade

The Decade

On our special 10th episode we do a deep dive into the NBA Playoffs and LeBron James’ buzzer beater. Then we talked the upcoming NFL Draft and finished up with some of our favorite segments. Enjoy!
Apr 26, 201859:32
Robert Klemko-NFL Draft

Robert Klemko-NFL Draft

WE ARE PUMPED! On this week's pod, we had the honor of talking to Sports Illustrated NFL writer Robert Klemko of the MMQB. (3:15) We talked about the upcoming NFL draft, and he shared some fun stories from the NFL combine. Then, we wrapped up the pod with some NBA Playoff talk and of course, finished with a scorching hot take. (25:45) Enjoy!
Apr 19, 201859:04
George Solomon Interview

George Solomon Interview

We are pumped! This was our first ever interview on the Pod, and we could not have asked for a better guest than George Solomon, the former Sports Editor of The Washington Post. We talked about the changes in Sports media and sports as an avenue for change (23:30). Of course, we also have a scorching hot take on the NBA, and play a game of Horns Up about Odell Beckham Jr (49:55).
Apr 12, 201801:00:31
Baseball Is In The Air... and So is Golf

Baseball Is In The Air... and So is Golf

We begin this episode with a roundup of the final four and a discussion of Villanova's title. Then we talked some MLB, including Shohei Ohtani and Giancarlo Stanton (22:45). We moved on to a sport we have never talked about before on the Pod, Golf. (30:30) We previewed the Masters with some help from Stat-Guy Brendan and then finished up with our first ever Inside the Lines and a Hot Take. (57:50)
Apr 05, 201801:08:02
MLB Preview and Mailbag

MLB Preview and Mailbag

On this pod we recapped March Madness so far and previewed the final four. We also previewed the MLB season on the eve of opening day and had our first ever mailbag. Lastly, we finished with a hot take. Enjoy!
Mar 29, 201801:31:26
MARCH MADNESS MADNESS

MARCH MADNESS MADNESS

March is here!!!! We talked a bit of football free agency and then took a deep dive into the bracket, giving some upset alerts and our final four picks.
Mar 13, 201801:09:33
Episode 4: The Return

Episode 4: The Return

The Soc and Schopf Pod is back! In this episode we discuss the emergence of Anthony Davis as an NBA megastar (1:30). Then we talked some NFL news about the draft combine and free agency (10:27). We then went head to head in our recurring segment, Horns Up, about Russell Wilson joining the Yankees for spring training (25:11). Since it's March, we had to talk about college hoops, and we did our slightly too early Final Four picks (37:33). As always, we finished the pod off with a scalding hot take (56:37).
Mar 08, 201801:04:53
The Big Three

The Big Three

On this pod we discuss the crazy Cavs trade and the excitement of the Winter Olympics. Then we talk some football and spring training and round out the pod with our newest segment.
Feb 15, 201854:57
Take 2: The Second Take

Take 2: The Second Take

We talked about the Super Bowl and the Browns Super Bowl (NFL Draft). We then discussed the Cavaliers recent struggles and whether LeBron will stay in Cleveland. Don't miss our new segment: Horns Up, and stick around for everyone's favorite: Hot Take.
Feb 07, 201844:49
Soc and Schopf Rookie Debut

Soc and Schopf Rookie Debut

Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 • Part 8
Jan 31, 201839:39