It’s backwards day on Out of Our League! This week, Jason takes the reins of the show as he and Mike START with an insightful Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week, and then discuss the success of the World Baseball Classic, the start of the NCAA Tournament, the latest on NBA expansion, and much more! Then Charles, who couldn’t help but chime in a few times earlier, finally has his own segment! He reviews the latest two books that he’s read: Football by Chuck Klosterman and Every Day Is Sunday by Ken Belson.

Dr. Mike is under the weather this week, so Jason joins Charles as they discuss Bam Adabayo's historic yet controversial 83-point game vs the Wizards. One World Baseball Classic manager doesn't understand the format. NFL Free Agency gets no more bizarre than Maxx Crosby is a Raven and is now back to being a Raider. What's the fallout? Tua, Murray, Willis on the move - what is the best way to build an NFL team these days around your quarterback? New PGA Tour Commissioner Brian Rollap is taking a big swing to reimagine the future of professional golf. Is there anything really new here? We conclude with the non-sequitur moment of the week...get your running shoes on.

This episode was… paramount. Charles and Mike react to the blockbuster Paramount-Warner Bros. deal and discuss all of the questions that it raises. What’s next in the “Streaming Wars”? How does it impact the future of sports rights? What will it cost the consumer? And so much more. Plus, Jason’s Wormbyte pays tribute to the great Lou Holtz, dives into the F1-Apple partnership, and of course touches on the upcoming World Cup. Then, The Dr. Mike Smith Moment of the Week has Mike feeling pretty “fly.”

Team USA Hockey struck gold twice, defeating Canada in overtime on both the men’s and women’s side. Charles and Mike react to the epic conclusion to the 2026 Winter Olympics, discuss NBC’s production of the games, and what it may mean for the NHL going forward. Plus, it’s NFL Combine week, and the guys have plenty of stories from their trips to Indianapolis. Jason’s Wormbyte covers his experience working with NASCAR, while the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week welcomes an old, now slimmer, friend back into the mix.

It was another busy week in the wide world of sports, and the guys have it all covered! Charles shares his thoughts on the NBA's revamped All-Star game and the league's self-acknowledged regular season issues. Mike tackles the end of the NFLPA report cards and a change coming to MLB broadcasts. While Jason's Wormbyte hits the latest from the Olympics, Anthony Kim's comeback, and the Daytona 500. Plus, the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week is a real laugher!

The Seahawks dominance made Super Bowl LX pretty boring on the field, but how was the overall production? Charles and Mike react to NBC’s broadcast, the brilliance of Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth, Bad Bunny’s much-debated halftime performance, and everything else from the big game. Plus, the Winter Olympics are underway, but they already lost their biggest star. NBA All-Star Weekend is up next, but their biggest stars continue to sit. Then, the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week sees Coach Mike burst into action to save the day.

Super Bowl week is here! Charles and Mike discuss ratings expectations for NBC, Bad Bunny's inevitably polarizing halftime show, and Roger Goodell's groundhog day-esque press conference, where the commissioner once again had to address the league's lack of diversity when it comes to coaching hires. Plus, it's time for the Winter Olympics (also on NBC), the ESPN/NFL deal is official, and it's been another chaotic NBA trade deadline. Jason's Wormbyte covers the Washington Post, eliminating their sports department, a rare positive development for LIV, and next year's CFP schedule. Then, the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the week leaves everybody confused, and predictions for the big game!

Bill Belichick isn’t a first-ballot Hall of Famer? Really? Charles and Mike react to the stunning snub before diving into an all-time great NFL postseason that will culminate with Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks. Plus, Shedeur Sanders is a Pro Bowler (again, really?), and the rich get richer as the Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker. Jason’s Wormbyte covers his first-hand experience watching Indiana complete their dream season, and the latest defection from LIV back to the PGA. While the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment has Mike reminiscing on his two games of NFL glory!