Welcome to the new chapter of Daddy Wants To Play.

This week, we officially launch the new direction of the show — real conversations centered around competition, leadership, fatherhood, and identity through the lens of sports and life.

To kick things off, we’re joined by Ryan Verdecia.

From CrossFit athlete and fitness coach… to firefighter, entrepreneur, Airbnb host, husband, and father — Ryan opens up about the mindset behind wearing so many hats while still trying to show up fully for his family.

We dive into:

• where his work ethic comes from
• what drew him toward competition and coaching
• why he became a firefighter
• balancing entrepreneurship with fatherhood
• the challenge of being present at home while constantly chasing more
• and what kind of example he hopes to set for his boys moving forward

We also discuss coaching your own kids, discipline vs confidence, and the lessons competition teaches that carry over into everyday life.

Plus, Ryan becomes the first guest to “Pass The Mic” and leave a question behind for our next guest.

This is more than sports talk now.

This is Daddy Wants To Play.
Competition. Leadership. Fatherhood.

ALL GAS. NO STATS. ⛽️

The conversation covers a range of topics including first-time experiences, golf league shenanigans, fantasy league planning, PGA tour event experience, and NFL draft reactions. It also delves into the comparison between the NFL draft and F1 race, as well as the specific reactions to the draft picks. The conversation covers the Miami Dolphins' draft picks, surprise picks, player value, exciting draft prospects, assessment of team direction, favorite draft picks, surprises, biggest head scratchers, bold predictions, hot takes, and the transition to a new show format.

After 80 episodes, we officially announce the next chapter of Daddy Wants To Play and explain the vision behind building the brand into a network.

Going forward:

• Daddy Wants To Play becomes our flagship interview show featuring athletes, coaches, leaders, and fathers discussing competition, leadership, and parenthood.
• The Playbook becomes the home for all of our sports talk, NFL coverage, reactions, and group chat chaos.

We’re not changing who we are… we’re building something bigger.

Sports talk + dad life.
Competition, leadership, and identity.
Compete everywhere. Especially at home.

All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️

We kick things off with Justin’s first big outing since becoming a dad — a trip to the Food & Wine Festival at the Hard Rock… where he may or may not have come across some Dolphins draft night intel 👀

At home, Kai has officially entered his superhero phase, which leads us into a full-blown debate — Batman vs Spider-Man. Who’s actually winning that fight? From there, we build out our superhero tier list and decide who’s elite… and who’s overrated.

Then we get into This Week’s Gas ⛽️ — NFL Draft Edition:

• Are we running back Draft Day this week?
• What would actually shock us in Round 1?
• What do the Dolphins NEED to get right with two first-round picks?
• Do we want chaos… or a smart, safe draft?
• And which prospect are we completely out on?

We wrap it up with what’s been pissing Justin off this week and final thoughts heading into draft night.

Sports talk + dad life.
Group chat energy.
Compete everywhere. Especially at home.

All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️

We kick things off with a coaching moment that might divide every parent listening. A little leaguer hits a home run, flips the bat, and celebrates with his team… so the question is simple — if that’s your kid, are you letting it ride or shutting it down?

From there, Justin talks about his first days back at work as a dad and how different everything feels.

Then we get into This Week’s Gas ⛽️:

• Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at Augusta, something we haven’t seen since Tiger in 2001–2002
• Our first ever Masters Pool recap… and yeah, some decisions didn’t age well
• What we learned from Masters weekend and what we’d do differently

We shift to the NFL where the Dolphins are starting to show real alignment. With De’Von Achane labeled “not available,” insight into the Malik Willis move, and a clear connection between Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan, things feel different heading into the draft.

With two first-round picks, we build out what a perfect draft night looks like for Miami — who we’re taking, what we’d change, and what would actually move the needle.

We close it out with what’s been pissing Justin off this week and a final take heading into the weekend.

Sports talk + dad life.
Group chat energy.
Compete everywhere. Especially at home.

All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️

Golf, hoops, and NFL chaos—this episode has it all!

🏌️‍♂️ The Players Championship & The Masters – Justin’s still holding a grudge against Rory, and we break down what to expect from Augusta.

🏀 NCAA Final Four – The madness is real! Allen shares his pick to win it all as we gear up for championship weekend.

🏈 NFL Free Agent Frenzy – The Bengals lock up their offensive weapons, big moves are shaking up the league, and of course… your usual dose of Dolphins Talk. 🐬🔥

Tune in now for all the latest!

We welcome Mary Crippen as the first-ever guest on Daddy Wants To Play! 🏈📚 She shares how she turned the NFL into a teaching tool, what's next for NFeLementary, her expectations for the upcoming Dolphins season, and more!!

She also takes part in the first-ever DWTP Spelling Bee—you won’t want to miss it! 📝😂

The guys open the episode with thoughts on the Panthers’ trade deadline moves 🏒, the Ekblad injury news, and the NFL Free Agency madness 💰.

Tune in now! 🎧

🏒 Panthers make a big move, and GM Bill Zito has earned every bit of the trust.

⚾ Dipping into the Baseball MVP pool—who are our preseason favorites?

🏈 NFL Team Grades & Combine talk—who’s rising, who’s falling, and what it all means for the draft.

Tune in now!

This week, we’re running down the local lineup and checking in on all the South Florida teams 🏀⚾️🏈.

Then, we’re diving into the Dolphins' upcoming matchup against the Colts 🐬, and we’ll share our three keys to the game for Miami to come out on top.

While we’re in NFL mode, we’ll also give you our picks for Best Division, Scariest Team, and the Games of the Week heading into Week 7.

And to top it off, we take a little trip back in time to redraft the first round of a 14-team fantasy draft. 👀

Don’t miss out—tune in now!

The Panthers are back in the hunt with a vengeance, notching three straight wins and lighting up the scoreboard with over 5 goals in each game 🏒🔥. Meanwhile, the Heat continue their balancing act, treading that .500 line 🏀🤔.

Allen and Justin dive deep into the college football scene—spending more time than ever debating the Canes' loss at Syracuse 🌪️🧡. Do they still deserve a shot at the College Football Playoffs? The takes are as hot as the debates!

And of course, it wouldn’t be a proper episode without joining Fins Nation 🐬. We’re breaking down the same old Dolphins and sharing our thoughts on how to finally fix the team.

Tune in now for all the sports talk you need! #PodcastRelease

We’re back and diving into the Dolphins' lackluster season so far as we tune in live to Monday Night Football 🐬🏈.

The Hurricanes suffer their first loss of the year, dealing a blow to their College Football Playoff hopes and Cam Ward's Heisman chances 🌪️🏆. Meanwhile, Inter Miami is officially out of the MLS Cup Playoffs ⚽️.

On the bright side, the Panthers continue to shine as the top team in South Florida sports 🏒✨.

Catch up on all the highs and lows in this week’s episode!

We kick things off with a 305 sports check-in⚾ Marlins staying afloat🏒 Panthers playoff ready?🏀 Heat fighting through the Play-In⚽ Messi fireworks continue with Inter Miami🐬 Dolphins Draft buzz & Tyreek noise

Then we dive into:
🏌️ Rory McIlroy’s historic Masters win – what it means for his legacy
💰 The NIL era & transfer portal madness – is the NCAA losing control?
⛳ A hilarious “LIV Daddy Draft” – where we build all-sport golf teams with full trash talk flair

And of course, we wrap with some takes heading into NFL Draft week.

With two big wins—including the Dolphins' victory over the Jaguars—Justin's riding high, but we're diving deep into all the Week 1 NFL action 🏈. From standout performances to shocking upsets, we've got you covered!

Plus, we’ll take a quick look at the weekend in college football and see what went down in the ranks 🏆

And don’t miss our chance at redemption as we make our Let’s Play Pick'em Challenge picks for Week 2 in the NFL.

Tune in now for all the football talk you need!

Then we reveal our Top 10 Fantasy Quarterbacks for 2025. Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Jayden Daniels, and Joe Burrow headline the list — but the back half causes some disagreement, especially with Caleb Williams cracking the Top 10.

Next up: we go full chaos mode with a LIVE Best Ball draft on Underdog Fantasy. We get autopicked, ignore running backs until Round 6, and Justin doesn't get his guy. Drama, strategy, and laughs all around.

We close with Spotlight or Shade, where Justin shouts out Conor McGregor’s third arm, and of course our Songs of the Week.

🎧 Tap in — football season is coming fast.

Meanwhile, the Hurricanes head into College Station and come out victorious, which sparks a heated debate: Is Allen actually a Canes hater, or just keeping it real? The brothers go back and forth as Miami’s season continues to raise eyebrows across the college football landscape.

To close things out just in time for the holidays, we bring some Christmas chaos to the mic with a Naughty or Nice Challenge, handing out judgment to teams, players, and moments that defined the sports week.

No spreadsheets. No suits. Just fans who care way too much.

All Gas. No Stats.

Then it's over to golf, where the Canadian Open nearly gave Justin a heart attack (yes, another bet). We break down the playoff finish and shift gears to the U.S. Open at Oakmont with our favorite picks and dark horse plays.

We round it out with the final 8 teams heading to Omaha for the Men’s College World Series and give our take on the biggest NFL headlines heading into summer.

Plus, our Song of the Week Nominees!

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Allen will breakdown the 12-team playoff that will take place this College Football season. Can he turn Justin into a College Football fan?

Justin goes off about the continued disrespect on Tua's name and picks between Tua, Jared Goff and Trevor Lawrence.

Justin and Allen each pick one team that you should NOT count out before the preseason begins and they'll name their Mount Rushmore of NFL QBs.

Finally, Justin's temper gets the best of him in the first installment of "The Anger Zone".

In this week’s local lineup, the Cats are heading outdoors in 2026… in Miami! 🏒☀️ The Canes have their QB for 2025 🌪️, and Tyreek is apparently “committed” to the Dolphins 🐬.

The Buckeye Express is rolling into Atlanta 🚂, and Justin thinks it’s unstoppable heading into the National Championship game 🏆.

Plus, we break down the first round of the NFL playoffs 🏈 and discuss whether anyone can finally take down Mahomes and the Chiefs. 👀

Lastly, the year of 2024 was the year of the guys predicting absolutely nothing right when it came to football.

Tune in now!

🏈 We start with College Football Week 2 takeaways, from statement wins to pretenders being exposed.

🐬 The Dolphins got embarrassed 33–8 by the Colts, and we’re breaking down what went wrong.

📊 Around the NFL, we tackle big questions from Week 1 before diving into fantasy talk. Spoiler alert: after our Week 1 performances, we might not know anything about football. But that doesn’t stop us from locking in our DWTP *Two-Play Parlay.

📣 We update the Pick’em standings after Week 1, introduce our guest picker who makes picks for every NFL game, and see if anyone can dethrone the crew.

We close it out with Spotlight or Shade and our Songs of the Week.

🏈 Favorite picks and biggest surprises
🐬 Dolphins draft reactions: did Miami get it right?
⚡ Rapid fire: What still needs to happen
🌴 A little vacation chaos sprinkled in

Big takes. Plenty of heat coming next week.

• Justin claims permanent residency in Yanny’s head after another round on the course

• We break down the 305 Local Lineup 🐬🔥

• Which city deserves a new pro team? (MLB, NFL, NBA – we debate)

• Shedeur Sanders jersey retirement + Draft outlook 👀

• We declare Draft Day a must-watch movie this week

• And of course… we argue about what the Dolphins will do Thursday 🤷‍♂️🐬

  
  

Tap in — it’s draft week, it’s chaotic, and it’s personal.

College football gets spicy as we debate whether Notre Dame deserves a higher ranking — and if they should really jump Miami even after the Canes beat them in Week 1. Plus, we show love to Virginia Tech for their bold move hiring James Franklin.

To close out the show, each host builds their perfect Thanksgiving meal — entrée, side, dessert, and drink — before wrapping things up with another round of Spotlight or Shade.

All gas. No stats.

From Team USA bullying Canada 🇺🇸🏒 to Richie Incognito not actually bullying Jonathan Martin 👀, we’re breaking it all down.

Meanwhile, Daddy shows up to play—unlike a certain King 👑🤷‍♂️.

Plus, we’re teeing off on everything golf ⛳—Tour, LIV, YouTube, you name it. And of course, it wouldn't be an episode without some NFL Offseason & Draft talk 🏈.

Tune in now!

Yanny brings the heat as we cover:

• The twin sports takes they’ll never see eye to eye on

• Yanny’s love for barbecue and baseball ahead of MLB Opening Day

• His growing trading card obsession and the one card he regrets not buying

• Plenty of Dolphins talk, including bold offseason opinions

• And of course, the first-ever “Grill It or Kill It” segment 🔥

From brisket battles to fantasy football beef, this one’s full of laughs, debates, and unexpected wisdom. Grab a plate and press play.

With Spring Training in full swing, the guys put together an All-Star team of former Marlins who were traded away ⚾😅.

Meanwhile, one of Justin’s favorite Dolphins 🐬 has a wishlist for his next team—will Miami make the cut? Do we want them to make the cut?! 👀

And it’s never too early for draft talk—the first edition of our 2025 NFL Mock Draft is here! 🏈🔥

Tune in now!

🏈 We kick things off with one question for the crew before recapping a wild weekend in college football:

• Miami silences USF hype with a 49–12 beatdown

• Georgia edges Tennessee in an OT thriller

• Georgia Tech shocks Clemson with a last-second FG

• Heisman hopeful DJ Lagway melts down with 5 INTs in a loss to LSU

From there, we roll into our brand-new NFL Pick-Six segment, firing off six headlines that shaped Week 2: Chiefs’ one-score woes, Bears’ defensive collapse, Colts making history without punting, backup QB wins, Cowboys-Giants fireworks, and the Dolphins’ defensive disaster.

📊 Fantasy talk is next, with our weekly Love/Hate picks, before we update the DWTP Pick’em Challenge standings and lock in our picks for the week.

We close it out with Spotlight or Shade and our Songs of the Week.

We also bring the smoke to the DWTP vs. Angry Luces golf feud — what started as a little chirping might end up in a full-on showdown.

Plus:
🏌️ Keegan Bradley’s win at the Travelers
🏈 NFL training camps are around the corner
🎧 Songs of the Week & your weekly Spotlight or Shade

Tap in. It's that "talking shit on the field with the boys" type of vibe.
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Plus, special guest Alex Guzman joins us to talk Canes football and make his Any Given Guest picks for the week.

We wrap it all up with our Spotlight or Shade segment.

⚾️🏈🎧 Tap play, join the debate, and tell us who your pick is for this week’s Any Given Guest Challenge!

Then we turn to Oakmont, where the U.S. Open delivered drama, heartbreak, and a back nine controversy. Did the rain give an unfair edge? Was the course too brutal or just good TV?

We also let the fellas go off-script with an open segment covering the NFL’s top 50 merch movers and who really runs the league at the register.

As always, we close it out with our songs of the week and a little spotlight or shade.

🎧 Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

We’re kicking off the new year by diving into the Dolphins' disappointing season finale 🐬💔 (in true Dolphins fashion).

Then, it’s all about the postseason! We’re sharing our picks for Week 1 of the NFL Playoffs 🏈🔥 and breaking down the final four teams in the College Football Playoff 🏆.

Start 2025 with us—tune in now!

The Panthers and Heat are on fire, stacking up those W’s 🏒🔥🏀, while the Dolphins keep their playoff hopes alive with an epic OT thriller win against the Jets 🐬💪.

Justin and Allen also dive into the College Football Playoff bracket, breaking down the matchups and agreeing that Oregon was punished for going undefeated, now facing what might be the toughest road to the Championship 🏆.

Don’t miss this week’s action-packed breakdown!

The Panthers and Heat have pulled a Freaky Friday on us this week—the Cats are streaking with wins 🏒🔥, while the Heat have dropped three straight going into Monday 🏀.

We recap the Dolphins' big win over a strong Niners team 🐬, one that Allen thinks is led by a top 5 coach… though Justin might have other thoughts 👀.

Plus, we’re breaking down our CFP Brackets 🏆 and diving into Holiday Movie Madness 🎄🎥. The favorites are holding strong, but there’s a Cinderella story brewing this holiday season.

Don’t miss it—tune in now!

🎙️ Episode 18 is live, and we’re bringing the holiday heat! 🎙️

We kick things off with the local lineup, breaking down the latest from the Panthers 🏒 and Heat 🏀. Then it’s time to stay local as we dive deep into everything Dolphins, analyzing the season and rolling up our sleeves to figure out how to fill all the holes for next year 🐬🔧.

Justin and Allen also reveal their CFP Brackets 🏆 and share their picks for who will take home the crown in college football’s big dance.

And because everyone loves a good bracket, we’ve created one of our own… with a Christmas twist 🎄🎅. Who (or what) will come out on top?

Tune in for all the fun and debate this week!

This week, we’re setting the stage for the local scene with updates on Panthers Hockey, Canes Football, Heat Basketball, and Marlins Baseball 🏒🏈🏀⚾️. Plus, are the Marlins front office the nerdiest-looking crew in baseball? We break it down! 🤓⚾️

Meanwhile, the Dolphins are putting together a winning streak 🐬🔥 as they prepare to welcome the Patriots into Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. Let’s hope we’re not looking too far ahead!

We’ll also talk team MVPs, NFL MVP contenders, and the new favorite to take home the Lombardi Trophy 🏆.

Tune in now for all the latest!

We’re kicking things off by touching on the local lineup and sharing the recent successes of the Panthers, Canes, and Inter Miami 🏒⚽🏈.

But while they’re shining, the Dolphins are trying their hardest to compete with the Marlins in the “Clown Show” category 🤡.

And don’t miss Justin’s take on the 2025 QB debate—Cam Ward or Tua to lead the Dolphins? 🐬🤔

Tune in now for all the hot takes and South Florida sports talk!

This week, we’re bringing you a football-filled episode with a special guest as we break down the action-packed first week of college football 🏈, including Miami’s dominant win over the Florida Gators. Is "The U" back? 🤔 We’re diving deep into that debate!

But that’s not all—we’ll also take you through our favorite matchups for NFL Week 1, and reveal our Super Bowl picks, winners, and regular season MVP predictions. 🏆

Get ready for some bold takes and all the football talk you crave! Tune in now!

This week, we’re recapping a jam-packed weekend in sports, from golf swings 🏌️‍♂️ to MLB highlights ⚾️, and even a touch of F1 action 🏎️.

Allen has some explaining to do after hyping up FSU as the "team to beat"—let's just say he's got egg on his face after their tough loss. 🍳 He’ll be sharing his thoughts and feelings on what went wrong.

Plus, one NFL wide receiver finally secured the bag 💰, while two others are still waiting for their payday. We’ve got the latest on this and so much more.

Tune in now and catch all the sports talk you need!

The guys are hyped for the best Sunday of the year, lining up their top three player props 🏈💰

Plus, Justin & Allen have cooked up a SUPER juicy Super Bowl parlays on @hardrockbet 🔥

And in a wild twist, we break down the shocking Luka-to-the-Lakers trade 🏀 and how it would translate into an NFL trade scenario.

Tune in now!

We kick things off with the local lineup as the Florida Panthers open their 2024 campaign on home ice against division rivals, the Boston Bruins. 🏒🔥

Next up, the Canes escape California with a win over the Cal Bears, but does the comeback hide how rough that first half really was? 🤔🌪️

And finally, the Dolphins snap their losing streak and are now just one game back in the AFC East. 🐬💪

Don’t miss all the action and analysis in this week's episode!

This week, we're recapping a wild weekend in sports, including a bizarre incident involving a possible golden shower on an airplane ✈️💦 and how Caitlin Clark continues to ruffle feathers in the WNBA. 🏀

We'll dive into Week 2 of the NFL preseason, breaking down the action and discussing Tua's eye-opening comments about his time under Brian Flores. 🏈

Plus, we’ll give you the inside scoop on our MNDSET Fantasy League draft and share some of our boldest takes for the upcoming fantasy season. 💪🎉

Don’t miss out on all the drama and hot takes—tune in now!

This week, we’re diving into the Dolphins' three-game win streak 🐬🔥 while the Heat look to build one of their own behind Himmy Butler 🏀🔥. Meanwhile, the Panthers are unfortunately streaking… in the opposite direction 🏒⬇️.

Justin reacts to some buzzworthy sound bytes involving Tua 👀, and we’ll break down the importance of this Thanksgiving’s PRIMETIME matchup 🦃🏈.

Oh, and with all this streaking going on, it’s never a bad idea to have a shirt handy—especially one of the new DWTP tees! 👕✨

Don’t miss this packed episode!

To cap off the year, we get a little nostalgic and a little reckless — answering the question: If you could change the outcome of one sporting event in history, what would it be? Then we look ahead to the new year with one sports change we’d love to see in 2026.

No spreadsheets. No hot takes for clicks. Just fans who care way too much.

Episode 66 — let’s end the year right.

From eating too much Halloween candy to surviving 6-year-old soccer Saturdays, we catch up on a chaotic weekend before diving headfirst into the Dolphins’ complete team beatdown of the Falcons. Friend of the show and loyal listener Eddy “Peenz” Pino hops on to talk Fins fever, fantasy heartbreaks, and a “Buy or Bye Bye” edition of our NFL Pick-Six.

We wrap it all up with one of the best Shade of the Week moments yet — a true standing ovation for Allen.
All gas. No stats. Just fans who think we could coach better.

🎧 Episode 45 – Scottie, Sleepers & Sins

We’re back for another week of football chaos, fantasy strategy, and a little golf greatness.

⛳ We kick things off with Scottie Scheffler’s dominant win at The Open Championship, his second major of the year and fourth overall. We check in on Ryder Cup standings and—sadly—confirm that none of us got Masters tickets.

🏈 In our NFL Countdown Series, we each name one player we’re irrationally high on this season and plant our flags early.

👑 Then it’s time for our Top 10 Fantasy Running Backs for 2025, full of heated debates, safe picks, and bold fades.

💀 We introduce a new segment: “Fantasy Draft Sins” — where we confess the mistakes we’ve made in drafts past… and the ones we refuse to repeat.

We close it out with 🔦 Spotlight or Shade and our 🎶 Songs of the Week.

Tap in and get ready — your draft season starts now.

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We kick things off with some life updates — Jayce takes his first trip to the Keys, the HOA saga somehow continues, and Allen finds out the hard way what a HYROX race really feels like.

Then we get into This Week’s Gas ⛽️ — a full slate of questions that say a lot more about you than you think:

• Chocolate or vanilla… and what your answer actually means
• You’re 8+ innings into a shutout — do you want your manager asking you before pulling you?
• A very questionable “just a friend” rooftop scenario
• Would you rather break 90 forever or attend the Masters every year?
• And how much do Masters “trends” actually matter

From there, we lock in on Augusta.

We break down the trends, narrow down the field, and give our picks for who’s slipping on the green jacket this year — including sleepers and fades.

We close it out with what’s been pissing Justin off this week and a final take heading into the weekend.

Sports talk + dad life.
Group chat energy.
Compete everywhere. Especially at home.

All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️

We’re diving into the NFL coaching carousel and sharing our pick for the best head coaching job among the non-playoff teams 🏈👔.

Plus, we break down the NFL awards finalists 🏆 and recap all the drama from championship weekend—spoiler: someone’s officially off the Travis Kelce fan train 👀

We’re talking about the Hurricanes barely escaping with a victory 🌪️ and declaring our early favorite for College Football's game of the year 🏆.

Plus, we dive into the strange state of the NFL so far, and Justin reveals his surprising favorite for MVP. 👀

Stay tuned—we’ll be back later this week with a special episode breaking down the Titans/Dolphins matchup. 🐬⚔️

Catch the latest now!

We waste no time diving into the Dolphins’ embarrassing loss, and let’s face it—they’ve set themselves apart as the worst offense in the league right now. 🐬💔

And to add fuel to the fire, something has to change with this NFL officiating. 🔥

On a brighter note, the Hurricanes keep rolling 🌪️, and there’s one game in College Football this weekend that’s bigger than the rest. 🏆

Don’t miss this episode!

We’re diving deep into the college football landscape after 3 weeks of action, including the Miami Hurricanes' continued success 🌪️ Plus, we’ll share our early Heisman favorites.

But it’s not all sunshine. The first two weeks of the NFL season have left us scratching our heads, with injuries piling up and a serious lack of offense across the league 🤔

And of course, we can’t forget the Dolphins... Tune in to hear our thoughts and sorrows on their current state🐬

Catch all the football breakdowns on this week's episode!

Big Yanny is back by popular demand! The crew kicks off with a 305 sports update, checking in on the Marlins, Panthers, Heat, Inter Miami, and the latest Dolphins news 🐬🔥.

From there, it’s a deep dive into MLB Opening Weekend, including the Yankees' torpedo bat saga ⚾️, plus Final Four madness and the effect NIL will have moving forward.

As the NFL Draft inches closer, the takes are getting hotter—so the squad sorts through the noise before closing things out with another round of “Grill It or Kill It”, this time focused on MLB overreactions.

A little chaos, a lot of laughs—tune in now.

It’s all vibes and all sports — let’s ride.

We kick things off with dad life, where Kai officially drops his first curse word — and somehow manages to blame someone else for it. Meanwhile, Justin is back in the ring with the HOA for Round 3, and at this point it’s starting to feel personal.

Then we get into This Week’s Gas ⛽️:

• Gary Woodland delivers one of the best comeback stories in recent memory
• Tiger Woods has everyone talking as he steps away from the game
• MLB’s ABS challenges are already getting… questionable
• Allen is starting to come around on the Dolphins’ new regime
• Duke’s heartbreaking tournament loss leads us into ranking the most painful moments in sports

From there, we switch it up.

After watching Ultra Weekend in Miami, we draft the Top 3 best feelings in sports — the moments where the lights are on, the crowd is going crazy, and you feel like the main character.

We close it out with what’s been pissing Justin off this week and a final take to send you into the weekend.

Sports talk + dad life.
Group chat energy.
Compete everywhere. Especially at home.

All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️

🎙️ Episode 20 is here—the final one of 2024! 🎙️

As we ring in the New Year, we’re tackling the big question on every fan’s mind: Should Mike McDaniel return as head coach? 🐬🤔

We hit a season high on Futbol talk ⚽️ and share why the Hurricanes 🌪️ might be in trouble heading into next year.

Plus, we break down the Dolphins' victory over the Browns and dive into the playoff scenarios for the Fins and the rest of the NFL 🏆.

Don’t miss this year-end episode!

🏌️ Justin Rose survives a three-hole playoff to win the FedEx St. Jude Classic — is this enough to lock in his Ryder Cup spot? We’ve got captain’s pick updates and some names to watch.

🐟 The Marlins are losers in six of their last eight, but Edward Cabrera’s 11-strikeout gem stands out as a rare bright spot. Can the Fish turn it around before it’s too late?

🐬 The Dolphins finish their first preseason game in a 24–24 tie with the Bears. We break down rookie standouts and early training camp storylines.

🏈 Our Top 10 Fantasy Tight Ends for 2025 are here — where do the elites stack up, and which sleepers could crack the top tier?

📊 With our own fantasy draft coming soon, we reveal where we most want to land in the draft order… and where we don’t.

Plus, Spotlight or Shade and our Songs of the Week to close it out.

Episode 75 is loaded.

We kick things off with a question that hit a nerve — what’s something you said you’d NEVER do as a dad… that you now do every day? Turns out, we’re all becoming our parents whether we like it or not.

From there, we get into This Week’s Gas ⛽️:

• Justin goes into Round 2 with the HOA (and might actually be up… for now)
• Fitzpatrick gets it done while Koepka feels this close — plus a check-in on our Masters pool
• NFL Free Agency continues to hand out bags — we sort through what actually matters and what doesn’t
• March Madness chaos and the Bryan Hodgson storyline
• MLB Opening Night on Netflix and whether baseball is finally figuring things out

Then we have some fun.

We spin the wheel, land on a random franchise, and build an all-time team — full lineup, starter, and manager — no stats, no Googling, just memory and gut. And if you miss someone… you’re getting called out.

We close it out with what’s been pissing Justin off this week and a Final Gas take to send you into the weekend.

Sports talk + dad life.
Group chat energy.
Compete everywhere. Especially at home.

All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️

In college football, we dive into the James Franklin firing, why Miami looks locked in ahead of Louisville, and Fernando Mendoza’s heroics for Indiana. Then we talk fantasy booms and busts before jumping into our NFL Pick Six: from Stefanski and Callahan being out, to the mess in New York, and whether the Bucs and Colts are for real. Oh, and yeah… the Dolphins might be in full meltdown mode — and Tua’s pressers aren’t helping.

As always, we close with Spotlight or Shade, and our Songs of the Week.

🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday.

⛳ Scottie Scheffler does it again, overcoming a 4-shot deficit to win the BMW Championship — his 5th win of 2025. We lay the land for the Tour Championship, confirm Ryder Cup automatic qualifiers, and ask the big question: should the finale move to a match-play bracket format?

🐬 The Dolphins return home winners after taking down the Lions 24–17. We break down the impact of new additions Matthew Judon and Cameron Dantzler, injury updates for De’Von Achane and Zach Sieler, and what to watch heading into Jacksonville.

🏈 Fantasy talk closes us out — we recap our MNDSET Draft experience, share our best and worst picks, and roll right into our MY GUYS for 2025 (2–3 players we’re planting our flags on).

Plus, the always-entertaining Spotlight or Shade and our Songs of the Week.

⛳ We start with Europe’s Ryder Cup captain’s picks, before diving into a wild weekend of college football upsets, including three top-10 matchups where the lower-ranked teams walked away with wins. Are we rethinking our National Championship favorites already?

🏈 Then it’s all about the NFL:

• Division winners, playoff brackets, AFC/NFC champs, and our Super Bowl picks

• Our brand new Pick Series: making picks for every Week 1 game (with rankings tracked all season)

• Our 3-leg NFL parlay for opening weekend

📊 For the fantasy football crowd, we’ve added a weekly Starts & Sits segment, giving you players to lock in and others to keep on the bench as the season begins.

We wrap it all up with Spotlight or Shade and our Songs of the Week.

50 down, plenty more to go — let’s play.

⛳ Tommy Fleetwood finally wins his first PGA Tour event at the Tour Championship, and Ryder Cup captain’s picks are coming Wednesday. We break down who should be in, and who might be left out.

🏈 College Football is back! After a fun Week 0, we each give our 3 favorites to win the National Championship and the one game we’re most excited for in Week 1.

🐬 The Dolphins finish the preseason with a 14–6 win over the Jaguars. Final cuts are looming — we talk winners, losers, and what’s next before Week 1.

🏆 NFL season is right around the corner — we hand out our award predictions for MVP, OPOY, DPOY, and rookies of the year.

📊 And yes… we’re ranking our listener's fantasy league draft from best to worst. Expect some praise, some callouts, and a few hurt feelings as we highlight the steal and the biggest reach of the draft.

📣 Plus: we’re launching the DWTP Pick’em Challenge — think you can beat us? Join in and prove it.

We close out with Spotlight or Shade and our Songs of the Week.

⚾ The Miami Marlins have won 9 of their last 10 and are closing in on the NL Wild Card race. ⛳ The Ryder Cup tees off Friday. 🏒 And the Florida Panthers return October 7th.

🏈 College Football gave us chaos once again: Miami silences the Gators, Syracuse shocks Clemson, Michigan wins the “Bussin’ Bowl,” and Oklahoma’s defense dominates Auburn.

In the NFL, we fire through our Pick Six:

• Of the six undefeated teams, who’s most likely to last?

• Defense and special teams steal the spotlight

• Bears flip the UNO reverse card on Eberflus

• Packers and Broncos blow big leads

• Vikings bludgeon the Bengals behind a backup QB

• Did the Dolphins calm firing rumors despite another loss?

📊 Then it’s fantasy football time with our Love/Hate picks, a DWTP Pick’em Challenge update, and our Guest Picker taking on this week’s slate.

We wrap it all up with Spotlight or Shade and our Songs of the Week.

Justin is approaching one month of dad life, Allen has been buried studying for a promotional exam, and somehow two grown men just spent $250 on brand new baseball gloves like they’re getting called up tomorrow.

On the football side… things got real.

The Dolphins are cutting ties across the roster, including the Uno himself — Tua Tagovailoa — officially closing the book on an era in Miami.

Around the league, NFL Free Agency is already chaos. Bags are being handed out like candy and teams are racing to “win the offseason.”

We break down the biggest moves, what it means for the Dolphins, and whether winning free agency actually matters.

Then we jump into another competitive game segment — trying to fix a struggling franchise with only three moves.

We wrap it up with what’s been pissing Justin off lately (an HOA might be involved).

Sports talk + dad life.
Group chat energy.
Compete everywhere. Especially at home.

All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️

We kick things off by catching up on everything we’ve been watching, arguing about, and overthinking over the last week in sports. From the Heisman Trophy ceremony to the Miami Hurricanes officially punching their ticket to the College Football Playoff over Notre Dame, the Canes are having a moment… and we’re absolutely soaking it in.

Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for Miami’s other football team. The Dolphins are back to spiraling, and the once-unthinkable conversation is now very real: Is Tua Tagovailoa on the verge of getting benched?

To wrap it up, each of us fills out our own College Football Playoff bracket, and we put Justin on the spot — can he actually name every playoff team if the season ended today, or are we exposing some fraud behavior?

All Gas. No Stats. Just the boys talking ball, vibes, and South Florida sports chaos.

🏒 We break down the matchup vs. the Oilers, why this Florida team is so damn likable, and are the playoff ticket prices getting out of hand?!

🐬. The Miami Dolphins schedule is out — and we’re giving you the games we’re circling, our early record projections, and the current state of the Dolphins revolving around Tyreek, Ramsey, and this roster.

⛳ We also talk about Scottie Scheffler’s dominance, winning 3 of his last 4 starts — is he taking the fun out of golf?

⚾️ College baseball regionals are wrapping, super regionals are coming, and Justin’s hype level is high.

New segments, fresh takes, and yes — debuting our songs of the week.

#DaddyWantsToPlay #FloridaPanthers #StanleyCupFinal #DolphinsSchedule #ScottieScheffler #CollegeBaseball #NFLPodcast #MiamiSports

🏌️‍♂️ We kick things off with Cam Young’s first PGA Tour victory. Does this win earn him a spot on the Ryder Cup team? We each make our six captain’s picks.

⚾🐬 Then we head back to Miami for some fishing:

• The Marlins sweep the Yankees for the first time ever and claw their way back to .500 — are they making a real playoff push?

• The Dolphins lock in two defensive studs, but also lose two big names. We break down early training camp storylines.

😬 Plus: Is Micah Parsons done in Dallas?! We each name the team we’d most want to see him land on (and no, you’re not ready for our picks).

🏈 And in this week’s Fantasy Football segment, we rank our Top 10 Wide Receivers going into 2025. Which WR are we each planting the flag on?

We wrap it up with Spotlight or Shade and our Songs of the Week.

🎧 Hit play. Let’s ride.

We start with the aftermath of the HOA clip that turned into a full-blown support group, plus a real update from Justin on how things are going. At home, the “no” phase has officially arrived — and now we finally understand what our parents were dealing with.

Then we get into pain… the kind that only bad beats can bring. From Aberg to Fitzpatrick in the span of an hour, we break down one of the most brutal stretches and revisit some all-time gambling heartbreaks.

From there, we get into real-life conversations — the kind every guy knows he probably should have but might be avoiding. When it comes to family and in-laws, are you stepping up or staying quiet?

On the sports side, we hit the latest:

• Jaylen Waddle heading to Denver

• The Maxx Crosby trade that didn’t happen

• And whether the World Baseball Classic is actually becoming one of the best events in sports

Then we get into a game — blind ranking our way-too-early Super Bowl contenders, no stats, no changes, just gut decisions.

We wrap it up with what’s been pissing Justin off this week and a final take heading into the chaos of the offseason.

Sports talk + dad life.
Group chat energy.
Compete everywhere. Especially at home.

All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️

From there, the boys break down an electric weekend of playoff football and look ahead to the Divisional Round — where they somehow don’t agree on a single game. We rank the top NFL coaching vacancies, debate what the Dolphins should actually be looking for, and wrap things up with the ultimate question: what would be the better storyline coming out of the College Football Playoff National Championship?

No stats. No consensus. Just vibes, opinions, and confidence.

All Gas. No Stats.

This week, the boys dive into Justin being officially on dad watch as his wife’s due date approaches, which sparks a dangerous conversation: would our wives actually be better NFL GMs than us? (Some parts of the job seem… suspiciously easy.)

From there, we break down the Miami Dolphins GM search, debate realistic candidates, and ask the question everyone wants to ask — should the Dolphins take a swing at John Harbaugh, even with Mike McDaniel still in the building?

The Hurricanes are in the College Football Playoff Semis, favored against Ole Miss, and the boys struggle to see any outcome that doesn’t involve Miami heading back home for the National Championship.

And after completely bombing our CFB playoff brackets, Allen and Justin get a shot at redemption by picking NFL Wild Card Weekend and lock in their Super Bowl matchup and eventual champion.

Stick around for Spotlight or Shade, as Allen unloads on his favorite team’s so-called fearless leader.

All gas. No stats.

Then, it’s time for a Dolphins “Would You Rather?” – Tua or Hurts? Tyreek + Waddle or AJ Brown + Devonta? Dolphins D-Line or Pats D-Line? We put Miami under the microscope.

We kick off our NFL and College Football countdown series, setting the stage for Dolphins and Hurricanes fans heading into camp.

Finally, we continue our Fantasy Football Prep Series with our early fades looking ahead of the draft. Who’s getting drafted too high? Who are we fading completely?

Plus, as always, Spotlight or Shade and our Songs of the Week to close it out.

And now every guy in America wakes up Monday morning thinking… what the hell do we do now?

This week on Daddy Wants To Play, we break down the Super Bowl, the moments that defined it, and whether it lived up to the hype. We give our take on the halftime show, the legacy angles, and whether one team really did dominate like predicted.

But this episode isn’t just about the game — it’s about what happens after it.

The NFL offseason officially kicks off with Franchise Tag season, the Combine, free agency, and the Draft on deck. For real fans, this is the reset. The real New Year. The season where hope, scouting reports, and bad mock drafts take over.

And somewhere in there, we ask the bigger question:
Why do guys feel restless once football ends? And where does that competitive energy go now?

Because competing doesn’t stop when the season does.
You compete at home. In the gym. In your marriage. In fatherhood. Everywhere.

We close it out with Spotlight or Shade and a Final Gas take to send you into the offseason.

Sports talk + dad life.
Group chat energy.
Compete everywhere. Especially at home.

All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️

From there, it’s a quick life check — potty training is underway in Allen’s house. Peeing? Elite. Pooping? Still very much a private operation.

On the football side, it’s Justin’s turn to weigh in on the Dolphins’ new direction. We get into the Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan hires, what real alignment between head coach and GM means, where Justin truly stands on Tua, and whether there’s still a little lingering tension from Allen enjoying Miami’s College Football Playoff run a bit too much.

Then it’s our Super Bowl Picks Show as the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots in a matchup the league just can’t quit. Allen finally reveals which team he believes is about to dominate, and both guys lock in their three favorite straight-up bets for the game — no odds, just vibes.

We close it out with Spotlight or Shade and a Final Gas take to send you into Super Bowl Sunday.

No stats. No scripts. Just life, football, and real takes.
All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️

Justin’s back with week-two dad updates — less sleep, more perspective — and we finally get his full Super Bowl reaction after missing last week’s show. Has time changed the way we look at it? Or is the media already overcooking narratives for next season?

Then it’s Dolphins reset mode.

Miami moves on from Bradley Chubb, Tyreek Hill, Nick Westbrook-Ikene, and James Daniels — so what is this exactly? A rebuild? A retool? A culture shift? Or something bigger? We break down what it actually signals about the direction of this franchise.

Around the league, things are quiet… but somehow everyone is already predicting next year’s Super Bowl and MVP. We react to the February overreactions, trade rumors, and early favorites.

And then we have some fun.

We build a Super Bowl-winning team live on the show — one position at a time — no stats, no Googling, just gut instinct and competitive debate.

We wrap with Spotlight or Shade and a Final Gas to send you into another week of offseason chaos.

Sports talk + dad life.
Group chat energy.
Compete everywhere. Especially at home.

All Gas. No Stats. ⛽️

With Justin in the hospital welcoming his first child, it’s a one-mic, solo episode reflecting on fatherhood, friendships, and those life moments that hit harder than you expect. From what it feels like the first time you hold your kid, to running a marathon for the first (and last) time, this one leans into the real stuff.

On the sports side, we unpack the College Football Playoff Championship — Miami coming this close, coaching decisions that swung the game, and why the “U” is firmly back in the NIL era. Then it’s onto the Dolphins’ reset: Mike McDaniel landing with the Chargers, the Jeff Hafley hire, alignment with the front office, and what this new direction actually means for the franchise moving forward.

We wrap with conference championship fallout and a little Spotlight or Shade to close it out.

No stats. No scripts. Just takes, feelings, and football.
All Gas.

Plus, NFL Pick-Six and our favorite part of the week — Spotlight or Shade.

All Gas. No Stats. Just fans who care way too much.

TheSUPER Hangover is real as football season officially comes to a close 🏈🥴, but don’t worry—the guys still have plenty to talk about heading into the offseason.

They also gotcalled out for their pastHurricanes takes—so, isCristobal really a top 5 head coach?! 🌪️👀

And have theEagles just given the entire NFL theblueprint for building a championship roster? 🦅🏆

Tune in now!

Meanwhile, Chris Grier and the Dolphins drop a bomb, trading Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to the Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick. Did Miami win this deal or just shuffle deck chairs?

We shift gears to fantasy football with our first 14-team, half-PPR mock draft, breaking down Round 1 picks, bust alerts, and draft strategies as the NFL season creeps closer.

We close it out with Spotlight or Shade plus our Songs of the Week to vibe into July.

🔥 Listen now and get your fantasy brain rolling early.

The Panthers, Heat, and Inter Miami hit the road this week 🏒🏀⚽, while the Dolphins announce they’ll play in the first-ever NFL game in Spain at the iconic Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid 🐬🇪🇸.

Jimmy Butler is back, but how much longer will we see him in a Heat uniform? 👀

We’re also breaking down the final four in NFL playoffs, sharing our thoughts from each game, and making predictions for championship weekend 🏆.

And, of course, we’re diving into just how delusional Dolphins fans really are. 🐬🤯

Tune in now!

Then it's time to talk ball.

We look ahead at the Dolphins’ next three weeks fresh off the bye, debate (again) whether Notre Dame or Miami deserves a playoff nod — and hear one very loud argument that neither should make it (Roll Tide?). After some open-floor sports talk, Justin and Yanny go head-to-head in a heated Blind Rankings showdown featuring the NFL’s top receiving, rushing, and passing leaders.

It’s vibes, debates, bad takes, and even worse analogies — your weekly reminder why we’re ALL GAS, NO STATS.

This week, we kick things off with our favorite sports moments from the weekend, break down Team USA's Olympic dominance 🥇, and dive into the first AP Top 25 poll in College Football 🏈.

But that's not all! The NL West is heating up with a tight race between the Dodgers, Padres, and Diamondbacks ⚾️, while in New York, Aaron Judge is giving us serious "Barry Bonds" vibes. 👀

We’re dishing out some NFL Hot Takes, breaking down Week 1 of the preseason, and diving deep into Dolphins talk 🐬. And trust us, someone on our show had a full-on conniption over what one ESPN "talent" said about the Miami Dolphins. 😡

You won’t want to miss this episode! Tune in now and join the conversation!

Allen gets his moment with college football (Virginia stuns FSU 👀 and Miami heads to Tallahassee for a primetime showdown).

We hand out our fantasy football quarter-season MVPs and busts, then dive into another wild NFL weekend: Jaxson Dart shocks the Chargers, four teams take their first losses, injuries pile up, and the Dolphins win Monday Night Football behind Darren Waller.

We also welcome loyal listener Connor Manning aka the Con Man as our special guest picker for the slate of NFL games (plus a Miami/FSU prediction). Spotlight or Shade, and of course, our Song of the Week.

It’s a full hour (and change) of banter, debates, and just enough chaos to keep you coming back.

Allen kicks things off with a full Dad-Life weekend: Christmas tree shopping, upgrading Kai to a big boy bed, and a… let’s call it “hands-on” diaper incident. Plus, the return of the Elf on the Shelf already has the entire household (and this show) questioning life choices.

Then we hit the field:
• The Miami Dolphins have won 4 of 5 and somehow find themselves in the hunt. Should we actually believe this time?
• The Hurricanes close out the season with a statement win — but do they still have a playoff pulse?
• The College Football coaching carousel goes nuclear, including Lane Kiffin to LSU. Overreaction or overdue?

We also introduce multiple viral moments, including our College Football Hot Take Gauntlet.

All Gas. No Stats. Just the boys talking ball, life, and whatever chaos hits next.