Dec 17, 202538 minS0
<p>Trophy Talk to Title Runs is the perfect way to kick things off as The Starting 5 is finally back after a four-week hiatus. The boys dive straight into playoff football and break down what’s really going on with the...
About this Podcast:
Smart takes, bold bets, and debates that sound a lot like your group chat — if your group chat knew what it was talking about. From fantasy football to game-day drama, The Starting 5 brings insight, banter, and a fresh voice to the world of sports.New episodes every week. Join the huddle.
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What is The Starting 5 about?
Smart takes, bold bets, and debates that sound a lot like your group chat, if your group chat knew what it was talking about. From fantasy football to game-day drama, The Starting 5 brings insight, banter, and a fresh voice to the world of sports. New episodes every week. Join the huddle.
What has The Starting 5 covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Trophy Talk to Title Runs: Heisman Winner, CFP Picks & NFL Playoffs" (17 December 2025, 38 minutes), "Rookies in the Ring: NFL’s Young Guns & CFB/Hoops Talk" (20 November 2025, 111 minutes), and "Emergency Call-Up From the Brother League" (14 November 2025, 67 minutes).
How often does The Starting 5 publish?
The Starting 5 publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 72 minutes across 13 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Starting 5?
Booking probability for The Starting 5 is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Starting 5 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Starting 5's contact route on record: public web form.
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The Starting 5 is a sports podcast with 13 episodes published.
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The Starting 5
Rookies in the Ring: NFL’s Young Guns & CFB/Hoops Talk
Nov 20, 20251h 51mS0<p>In this week’s episode, the guys break down the youth movement taking over the NFL. A handful of young, explosive teams are gearing up for the postseason—but will their lack of playoff experience come back to bite...
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Emergency Call-Up From the Brother League
Nov 14, 20251h 7mS0<p>This week on The Starting 6, chaos strikes the roster—so we made a call to the Brother League. Cole’s brother gets the emergency promotion of a lifetime as he steps in to fill the lineup and hold the squad...
Episode #11
Crossing The 50: NFL Edition
Nov 6, 20251h 12mS0<p>In this week’s episode, we’re Crossing the 50—hitting the midpoint of the NFL season and breaking down who’s charging toward the end zone and who’s getting stuffed at the line. We dive into the World Series fallout...
- Oct 23, 20251h 18mS0
<p>The Chiefs are back — and Rashee Rice might just be the spark that lit the fuse. This week, The Starting 5 breaks down Kansas City’s midseason turnaround and how Mahomes finally found his guy.</p><p>Then we shift...
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Episode #8
NFL’s New Rookie Reality: Start or Bust
Oct 8, 202553 minS0<p>The Starting 5 are back at the mics for another wild week in football. We break down all the biggest storylines from around the league — upsets, breakout performances, and who’s quietly fading fast. Then we dive deep...
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Mahomes Magic Reloaded
Oct 1, 20251h 31mS0<p>Week 4 didn’t disappoint — upsets, statement wins, and maybe… just maybe… the Kansas City Chiefs are back. The Starting 5 breaks down all the NFL action, from shocking performances and game-changing injuries to who’s...
Episode #6
IR & SEC Stars
Sep 25, 20251h 26mS0<p>Week 3 of the NFL was a war of attrition — stars dropping like flies and depth charts getting tested early. We break down the biggest injuries, what they mean for contenders, and how fantasy managers should pivot...
Episode #5
Flags, Field Goals & Fallen Parlays
Sep 18, 20251h 49mS0<p>Week 2 of the NFL had it all – game-winners, gut-wrenching flags, and more field goals than anyone could count. The crew breaks down the biggest moments across the league, from clutch kicks to crushing penalties. We...
Episode #4
Gridiron Judgement Day
Sep 10, 20251h 26mS0<p>Week 1 is over — time to deliver the verdicts. We put every NFL game on trial, crown the heroes and call out the frauds in our Stud or Dud debut, and lay down our four-leg parlay in Bet the House. Plus, we hit the...
Episode #3
Saturday Shockers & Sunday Predictions
Sep 3, 202553 minS0<p>Week 1 of college football came in HOT - upsets, blowouts, and a few games that had us yelling at the TV. We break it all down, roast the bad takes, and hype up the big performances. Then it's on to NFL Week 1 where...
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Way Too Early: MVPs, Rookies & Division Champs
Aug 27, 202551 minS0<p>The Starting 5 Crew is back with way too early predictions. We dive into our MVP and Rookie of the Year picks, break down the latest Micah Parsons' contract talks, and check in on Scottie Scheffler's dominance. Then...
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The Kickoff Episode: Draft Day and Early Storylines
Aug 23, 202545 minS0<p>Welcome to the debut episode of The Starting 5! In this episode, we recap our fantasy football draft — highlighting the best picks, surprising moves, and strategies that stood out. We also look ahead to the season...
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