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The Read Option

Jeff Gimpel

The Read Option is an up and coming sports podcast that takes listeners around the sports world from the perspective of a super-fan. SiriusXM's, 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, this is a podcast for the every man sports fan!

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  • 20 episodes
  • Avg 1 hr 39 min
  • English

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  • #345
    Yesterday · 1 hr 59 min

    AFC & NFC North Preview!!

    The boys are back with a breakdown of the AFC North and the NFC North ahead of week one in the NFL!

  • #344
    September 1 · 2 hr 8 min

    AFC/NFC South Preview w/ Jeff & Vido!

    Jeff and Vido host this episode of the podcast as the guys go team by team and preview the AFC South and the NFC South. The guys make predicitions for division winners in each division, as well as overall records for each team.

  • #341
    April 9 · 1 hr 37 min

    Sports Gumbo! Michigan Wins March Madness, Previewing The Masters & Jalen Hurts Hit Pieces

    The whole gang is back together again and the boys take it back to the beginning of the pod with a Sports Gumbo episode. First the guys recap this year's NCAA Tournament and Michigan taking home the National title. Then Jeff and the guys go through the most recent Jalen Hurts hit piece. After the break they take a deep dive into the EPL chaos currently going on, as well as the NHL playoff picture. To close out the show, Jeff goes through his Masters preview and the whole team gives out some pics.

  • #340
    February 10 · 1 hr 12 min

    The Seattle Seahawks Win Super Bowl 60!

    Jeff and Vido host this episode of the podcast as the guys breakdown everything from Super Bowl 60, and the remarkable season by the Seahawks.

  • #339
    February 6 · 1 hr 7 min

    Super Bowl 60 Preview and Prop Bets!

    Jeff flies solo heading into Super Bowl 60! Jeff continues the yearly tradition of going through each position group and their matchups for the Patriots and Seahawks! He then gives out his top prop bets and his official prediction for Super Bowl 60!

  • #337
    January 23 · 1 hr 40 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!

  • #336
    January 21 · 1 hr 47 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.

  • #333
    January 11 · 2 hr 11 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.

  • #332
    January 6 · 2 hr 14 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.

  • #330
    Dec 12, 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!

  • #329
    Dec 9, 2025 · 2 hr 9 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.

  • #328
    Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 57 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.

  • #327
    Dec 2, 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.

  • #326
    Nov 27, 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.

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