The MicklePod

Pumpkin spice is under attack, Texas finally gets its big moment, and Week 1 sports chaos is officially in full swing. Mickle Moore is back with a rapid-fire, no-filter recap that swings from fall-flavored outrage to college football shakeups, NFL overreactions, tennis champs, boxing blowups, and a whole lot of hot takes you won't hear anywhere else. Moore opens with a full-throated PSA against the pumpkin spice takeover, then pivots into a jam-packed whip-around of the sportsverse. He tears into Oregon's stumble, hands out a freshly revised top 16, and breaks down the most eye-opening games of the weekend, including Texas finally looking like a real contender behind Arch Manning and a defense that might actually travel. You'll hear Moore on:
Why Texas and Arch Manning look different this year, and what that means for the playoff race
The teams he is already moving up and down in his rankings after Week 1
The UFC-style energy of the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn boxing scene and why the business side matters as much as the ring
US Open winners Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev, both taking home major firsts
NFL reactions ranging from the Commanders, Bengals, Bears, Giants, Cowboys, Ravens, Jets, and more, with plenty of verdicts delivered fast and loud
Mickle also spots the bigger pattern in all of it: early-season results can fool you, but the teams that can run the ball, defend under pressure, and stay healthy are the ones that matter when the calendar tightens up. If you want measured analysis, this is not that. If you want sharp opinions, sudden turns, and a host who sounds like he is watching the whole sports world live in real time, this one delivers. Perfect for anyone who wants a funny, fiery, unapologetic sports recap with actual takes behind the yelling. Turn it up, stay hydrated, and get ready for Week 2.

Football Friday is here, and this one is built for people who want sharp picks, loud opinions, and zero wasted time. Mickle Moore comes out swinging with a full slate of college football and NFL bets, including his first NFL Triple Lindy of the season - three high-wire picks with serious upside and just enough chaos to keep your group chat interesting. He breaks down the biggest week-one storylines without pretending the early season is settled. Michigan vs Oklahoma gets the full treatment, with Mickle taking a hard look at Underwood, Mateer, turnovers, and why the Sooners might be ready to punish a team he thinks is still a year away. Then it’s Ohio State at Texas, where Arch, Sark, Jeremiah Smith, Matt Patricia, and a loaded Longhorn roster all collide in a game that could define the whole weekend. You’ll also get Mickle’s NIL sixer, with takes on Elon, William and Mary vs Lehigh, Wagner getting a mountain of points, and UCLA vs San Diego State in Pasadena. He shares where he sees value, where he sees traps, and where he’s staying far away - because not every matchup is worth a ticket, even on a football Friday.On the NFL side, Mickle fires through Bengals-Bucs, Ravens-Colts, Bears-Panthers, and Saints-Lions, weighing Burrow, Baker, Lamar, Jonathan Taylor, King Henry, and a Lions team he expects to keep roaring. If you want the logic behind the lines, the confidence behind the chaos, and the kind of gambling talk that sounds like it was made for the weekend, this episode delivers. It’s especially for listeners who live for early-season college football drama, NFL betting angles, and a host who is never afraid to make a strong call. If you need a reason to clear your calendar, grab a drink, and settle in for some glorious football decisions, this is your show.

Labor Day means one thing: football is back, pickleball is peaking, and Halloween costume panic starts now. Mickle Moore returns with a fast-moving, high-energy episode that hits the biggest sports stories of the weekend — plus a 2026 costume guide designed to save you from showing up as yet another generic ref or Ted Lasso.
Mickle opens with a no-nonsense reset on the sports calendar, then goes straight into the episode’s most useful public service: His top 10 Halloween costumes for men and women. From reimagined Superman and Odysseus to Sandler, The Bear, Chad Powers, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Deadpool, Wednesday Addams, and Barbarella, this list is built for maximum impact with minimum effort.Then it’s back to the action. You’ll get a full breakdown of the Veolia Pickleball National Championship in Cary, North Carolina, including the standout matchups, the mixed doubles buzz, and why Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, Jorja Johnson, Anna Bright, Hunter Johnson, and Gabe Tardio continue to shape the sport’s biggest storylines. Mickle also recaps the first full weekend of NIL chaos, including the Western Michigan upset over Michigan, err Michigan amazing hail mary, the controversial finish that lit up the internet, and what his first sixer actually delivered. From there, he turns to the NFL with final playoff and Super Bowl predictions for both conferences, setting up a season that already feels like it’s ready to go off the rails. If you want sports talk with personality, sharp opinions, and just enough absurdity to carry you through Labor Day, this one is for you.
Perfect for fans of college football, the NFL, pickleball, and anyone still staring at their closet wondering what the hell they’re going to wear this year.

The AFC and NFC South are wide open, and this episode tells you exactly why the smart money should be watching Jacksonville, New Orleans, and Tampa Bay before the rest of the league catches on. Mickle Moore breaks down the 2026 NFL season through a sharp, chaotic, and surprisingly specific division preview that could completely change how you read the South. He starts with a rapid-fire spin through the sports weekend, then zeroes in on the MLP Finals at Central Park, where New Jersey storms back against St. Louis in a title battle full of clutch doubles, Dream Breakers, and a championship finish that lands with real energy. From there, he pivots into college football’s first full Saturday, dropping his opening 2026 NIL Sixer and calling out the matchups, quarterbacks, and home-field edges that could shape the early season.You’ll discover:
Why Mickle thinks Jacksonville is poised for a huge jump behind Trevor Lawrence, Brian Thomas Jr., and a defense built to pressure quarterbacks
Why the Colts, Texans, Titans, Falcons, Panthers, Saints, and Buccaneers all hinge on a few critical questions at quarterback, on the offensive line, and in the red zone
Which team he sees as the most likely surprise in each division
How he uses repeatable betting-style logic, from third-down defense to explosive-play prevention, to build his projections
Mickle also shares his biggest takeaways from the NFL South, including why CJ Stroud’s season feels make-or-break, why Bryce Young’s progress matters, and why New Orleans and Tampa Bay have paths to a tougher-than-expected year. If you like strong opinions, hypertakes and division-by-division predictions, and a host who’s willing to say the quiet part out loud, this one delivers. Perfect for football fans who want early-season predictions with personality, plus a bonus dose of pickleball chaos, college football picks, and the kind of unfiltered sports energy that makes you want to keep listening.

The NFL is almost here, and this episode is a full-throttle division preview plus a top-20 college football ranking that could start arguments everywhere. Mickle Moore breaks down the AFC North and NFC North, then reveals where he thinks the Bengals, Ravens, Steelers, Browns, Bears, Packers, Lions, and Vikings really land this season. He does not play it safe. Baltimore gets a hard look under new head coach Jesse Minter, with Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and the offensive line all under the microscope. Cincinnati gets the kind of optimistic-but-wary treatment only Burrow and Chase can earn. Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago, Green Bay, Detroit, and Minnesota each get their own blunt reality check, with specific calls on health, defense, quarterback play, and whether the hype actually matches the roster.You’ll hear:
Why Baltimore might be the most tempting team in the division, but not the easiest to trust
What has to go right for Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and the Bengals to finish strong
Why Pittsburgh lives and dies with Aaron Rodgers, T.J. Watt, and whether the offense can stack points
Why Cleveland is in full reset mode and why Mickle thinks the Browns need to let the young guys play
Which NFC North team he likes most, and why Detroit, Chicago, Green Bay, and Minnesota all have very different paths to contention
He also drops his full predictions for both divisions - including exact records - and unveils his Mickle Pod NIL top 20, with Oregon, Georgia, Ohio State, Texas, Notre Dame, Miami, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, and the rest of the college football power picture all in the mix. If you want a preseason episode that mixes sharp opinions, hyper takes, and a few glorious detours, this one is built for you. Perfect for football fans counting the days to kickoff, college football junkies, and anyone who likes their rankings with a little attitude.
Mickle Moore is the host of The Mickle Pod, bringing a lively, opinionated lens to football and college football coverage. In this episode, he handles the AFC and NFC North previews, plus his NIL top 20 rankings. Pickle with Mickle is a lively Pickleball segment, highlighted by The Pickle with Mickle Interview Series 

Pickleball gets way more fun when you stop obsessing over ratings and start building community. Big Dink Energy - Guy, Stephanie, and Paddle Princess - reveal how a “newbie” obsession turned into a podcast, an app, and live activations that bring energy, laughs, and connection to the court.What starts as a casual pickleball obsession quickly becomes a whole pickleverse strategy. Guy, Stephanie, and Paddle Princess break down how Big Dink Energy grew from one class and a lot of enthusiasm into a brand built around people over points, pickleball memories, and events that get everyone moving. If you’ve ever wondered how a side passion becomes a real business, this conversation is packed with the kind of scrappy, playful energy that makes the answer feel doable.You’ll discover:
How Big Dink Energy went from teaching pickleball “wrong” to creating a show, a brand, and an app
Why their Dink and Dash app focuses on pickleball memories, pickle passports, and pickle pals instead of scores
How Booty on the Court became a crowd-favorite activation at PickleCon and beyond
What it takes to build community-first content that works for casual players, pros, and event organizers alike
Why recovery, biohacking, peptides, and smart self-care matter once you’re still playing through the aches
Guy brings the law-enforcement-meets-entrepreneur perspective, Stephanie brings the creative spark and community-building ideas, and Paddle Princess keeps the whole operation grounded, organized, and moving. Together, they share the behind-the-scenes of a pickleball brand that’s part content, part event company, part wellness platform, and all personality.This episode is perfect if you love pickleball, want to turn a hobby into something bigger, or just need a reminder that the sport is supposed to be fun. If you’re building a pickleball community, planning events, or looking for your next great court-side idea, this one will leave you smiling and ready to play.

Pickleball is not slowing down, and Eric Little says the data proves it. The APP Tour executive director of strategic partnerships breaks down why the sport is still on a rocket-ship trajectory, how it is expanding from youth to college to 50-plus play, and why the next big growth wave may come from making pickleball feel less like a spectator sport and more like an experience.Eric shares how a basketball career with the Phoenix Suns, Mercury, and Arizona Rattlers led him into pickleball almost by accident, and why that front-row view of sports business now helps him build partnerships across the APP. He and Mickle dig into the real numbers behind the sport’s boom, the rise of rooftop and indoor courts, and why more businesses are using pickleball for team building, fundraising, and fan engagement.You’ll discover:
Why the "pickleball lull" narrative misses what is actually happening in the market
How the APP and Pickleball Kingdom partnership creates a pathway from amateur to pro
Why collegiate and high school pickleball may be the sport’s biggest long-term accelerator
How the APP is building events around military appreciation, interactive courts, and local community engagement
What international expansion could mean for the sport’s future, including the long game toward Olympic recognition
Eric also explains why APP events are built for every level of player, with hundreds of amateurs competing alongside some of the best pros in the world. If you want to understand where pickleball is really headed - in Phoenix, across the country, and around the world - this conversation is essential listening.Eric Little is the Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships for the APP Tour and Intersport, where he helps grow the sport through brand partnerships, events, and market expansion. He brings more than a decade of Arizona sports experience, including a long run with the Phoenix Suns, Mercury, and Arizona Rattlers.Perfect for pickleball players, sports business fans, event organizers, and anyone who wants the real story behind the sport’s next chapter.

The AFC West is about to get flipped upside down, the NFC West has a surprise winner, and Newport Beach just delivered one of the wildest Major League Pickleball playoff weekends of the year. If you want sharp division predictions, chaotic pickleball energy, and zero boring takes, this episode is for you.
Mickle Moore opens with a blistering recap of the MLP Quarterfinals in Newport Beach, where Tina Pisnik, the St. Louis Shock, Dallas Flash, and Brooklyn all made their case in a playoff weekend full of momentum swings, clutch shot-making, and brutal tiebreakers. From there, he pivots into a full Football Friday breakdown, using his signature no-filter style to size up every team in the AFC West and NFC West before locking in his division winners and playoff teams. You'll discover:
Why the Chargers are his division favorite in the AFC West
What has him bullish on the Broncos and skeptical on the Chiefs
How the Raiders, Cardinals, and 49ers are being judged through a mix of quarterback questions, injury concerns, and roster pressure
Why the Rams are his NFC West pick, with Seattle sneaking back into the postseason picture
Mickle also hits on the kinds of details that decide seasons - offensive line health, red zone efficiency, pass rush depth, turnover battles, and whether stars like Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, Matthew Stafford, Brock Purdy, and more can hold up long enough to matter. He even tees up a local community event, The Safety Meeting at Dink and Dine, where music and pickleball collide.If you love bold NFL predictions, pickleball playoff recaps, and a host who says exactly what he thinks, this is a can’t-miss Friday listen. Perfect for anyone counting down to kickoff and craving one episode that covers both the court and the gridiron.