The MicklePod

Halloween chaos, playoff baseball, college football mayhem, and an NFL slate full of surprises—Mickle Moore recaps a weekend when the sports world seemed to throw out the rulebook.First, the Brewers and Rays deliver edge-of-your-seat World Series baseball. Then Mickle dives into college football’s unpredictable playoff picture, including UCF’s double-overtime upset of BYU, Miami’s strong showing, Texas’s narrow escape, and the growing pressure on teams and coaches across the country.The NFL brings its own share of drama, from the Steelers’ trip to Paris and Atlanta’s win over San Francisco to Minnesota’s undefeated run, the Giants’ overtime victory, and a chaotic Packers-Lions finish. Plus, Mickle checks in on the WNBA Finals before wrapping up with a Halloween reminder for the neighborhood.If you’re looking for sports talk with big opinions, plenty of humor, and a healthy dose of chaos, this episode is for you.

Pickleball is exploding, but the real story is what it takes to build the courts behind the boom. Gavin Hensing of Rhino Sports reveals how a niche court company went from a handful of multi-purpose surfaces to thousands of pickleball projects across Arizona and beyond, and why the sport is rewriting backyard, HOA, and commercial spaces faster than anyone expected.
Mickle sits down with Gavin Hensing, who started as an intern, left for nearly a decade in corporate America, and returned to help push Rhino Sports back into high gear. What follows is a behind-the-scenes look at the business of courts - from post-tension concrete and cushion surfaces to the rise of fully customized courts with team colors, logos, and even celebrity builds for names like Sugar Sean O’Malley.You'll discover:
Why pickleball has become 90% to 95% of Rhino’s work, even after years of building basketball and tennis courts
How HOAs are turning old, unused tennis courts into up to four pickleball courts
The difference between standard surfaces and cushion-style systems that are easier on the body
Why home courts are often Rhino’s test labs for new products
How accessibility, concrete delivery, and terrain can turn a “simple” job into the hardest build of the year
Gavin also breaks down where the real demand is coming from - backyard projects, apartment communities, retirement communities, parks, and commercial properties - and why pickleball’s biggest advantage is its ability to get more people playing in less space. He explains why the sport works across generations, how it pulls kids away from screens, and why families keep choosing it over more expensive court options.There’s also a great look at the culture around the company: the passion for staying active, the Good Sport Foundation, the chaos of pouring concrete before sunrise in Arizona heat, and the kind of jobs that lead to unforgettable stories, from Sedona to the Grand Cayman Islands.If you care about pickleball, backyard upgrades, the future of recreational spaces, or just love hearing how a booming trend becomes a real business, this one is packed with practical insight and plenty of personality. Perfect for pickleball players, homeowners, builders, and anyone curious about what’s fueling the court craze.

Lock the doors and check under your bed—The MicklePod and Pickle with Mickle is back and it is another Ain’t No Case of the Monday’s.
 
This week a terrifyingly good, high-octane episode just in time for Halloween! We’re diving headfirst into the Football House of Horrors, breaking down a wild Week 7 in college football where top-tier programs took massive Ls (RIP Indiana, Georgia, and Alabama) and over in the NFL, the Cleveland Browns somehow continue their bizarro-world takeover of the AFC North at 4-2.
Then, we head over to the diamond for some October Baseball, covering the high-stakes ALCS  heading back to The Trop and the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping Hollywood to punch their ticket. Plus, if you love lists as much as we do, we’ve unspooled our definitive ranking of the Top 15 Horror Movies from the Last 15 Years—complete with critical scores and enough sarcastic quips to keep you laughing past midnight.
No Monday blues, no excuses.
In This Episode:
0:00 – Intro: Setting the spooky, high-energy tone for the week.
Football House of Horrors: NIL drama, college football carnage, and the NFL bizarro-dimension.
October Baseball Update: ALCS action and the Brewers' historic sweep.
The List: Our Top 15 Horror Movies from the Last 15 Years ranked & roasted.
Outro & Random Trivia: The secret life of lobsters and your mandatory weekly sign-off.
"Stay safe out there, and stay hydrated!"

College football chaos is back, the NFL is a full-blown disaster movie, and the only thing more unpredictable than the standings is what happens when the backup quarterbacks take over. If you need sense-making for a weekend of wild upsets, weird overtime calls, and division races that are already spiraling, this episode is your recovery plan.
Mickle kicks things off in full-throttle mode, breaking down a football weekend that felt like the simulation glitched. Texas falls, LSU stumbles in overtime at Kentucky, and Oregon’s latest collapse raises new questions about Dan Lanning, while Ohio State, Georgia, Indiana, and UCLA all factor into a reshuffled top 16 that barely resembles the one from a week ago. You'll discover: why NIL-era college football is rewarding swagger and execution more than prestige and payroll, how Kentucky’s aggressive two-point call changed the tone of the weekend, and why the Red River rivalry once again delivered pure theater. Mickle also unpacks Georgia’s road win at Alabama, Oregon’s costly decision-making, and why UCLA might be more real than people want to admit. Then the episode shifts to the NFL, where the chaos only gets worse. The NFC East turns into an emotional support group for frustrated fans, the 49ers keep rolling at 5-0, the Vikings and Jaguars continue to hang around the contender conversation, and Aaron Rodgers looks strangely comfortable carving up defenses in Pittsburgh. Along the way, Mickle gives a heartfelt tribute to Mike Ditka, reflecting on the coach’s larger-than-life legacy and lasting place in football culture. And just when you think the episode is done, Mickle pivots into a very different kind of hype cycle: the return of dystopian sci-fi with Blade Runner 2099, the next wave of Godzilla, and the argument for why the newest monster-era sequel might be the real event to watch this November. Essential listening if you love football, love chaos, or just want one place to hear the entire sports world reduced to hilarious, high-energy wreckage.

Pickleball chaos, streaming frustration, and a six-game college football card collide in one of Mickle Moore’s most unfiltered episodes yet.
If you like sports, rivalries, and a host who refuses to let a bad buffer wheel ruin the night, this one is for you. Mickle kicks things off with the one-year celebration at Dink and Dine, where hundreds are expected, community takes center stage, and the evening could turn into pure pickle chaos. He also teases an on-site visit, possible interviews, and what makes the spot more than just a place to play pickleball - it’s a local hangout with cornhole, dogs, and a real community vibe. From there, the episode turns into a full-throttle sports rant and preview. You’ll hear Mickle’s take on the modern sports-watching “control room” experience, why watching multiple games now feels like a digital obstacle course, and how last night’s football and baseball overlap created a perfect storm of chaos. Then he breaks down the sports he’s watching most closely, including the Guardians-White Sox race, the NFL results that had him locked in, and the dream of a Brewers-Rays World Series that he keeps alive. The main event is the Friday College Sixer and The NFL Triple Lindy.
Mickle runs through his biggest game-by-game angles and why each one matters:
Indiana at Nebraska
Missouri at Texas A&M
Oklahoma at Texas
Kentucky at LSU
UCLA at Oregon
Georgia at Auburn
He explains which teams are desperate, which rivalries can flip fast, and where he sees statement wins, trap games, and outright upsets. If you follow college football closely, this is the kind of rapid-fire breakdown that makes you want to compare notes and see whether his instincts are right. Mickle also shares updates on upcoming interviews, including Alex Simon and Jim Kloss, plus a quick shoutout to the promo code and the MicklePod ecosystem for listeners who want to jump in deeper. By the end, he’s looking ahead to a weekend full of football, baseball, and pickleball, with a final reminder to stay hydrated and enjoy the ride.
 

The NFL feels split into two worlds right now - the teams that can really win it all, and everybody else. Mickle Moore breaks down why the undefeated clubs are starting to look less like flukes and more like the real contenders, while the rest of the league keeps spiraling into chaos. Along the way, he takes you from a wild pickleball shakeup in Vegas to the looming Nations Cup international team battle, then straight into a brutally honest college football top 16 that includes his take on Alabama, Miami, Michigan, and why two losses may already be fatal in this expanded playoff era. You’ll also get Mickle’s latest pop culture detour, including a hilarious roast of the endless AI robot girlfriend movie formula, a savage takedown of pumpkin spice season, and the kind of off-the-rails commentary that makes this weekend whiparound impossible to ignore. We break down:
The first loss of the season for Ben and Gabe in men’s doubles
Why the MLP Nations Cup matters for the growth of pickleball worldwide
Mickle’s top 16 college football rankings and the teams he trusts most
The state of the NFL at the quarter pole, including why the Chiefs, Vikings, and 49ers stand out
A full-on seasonal rant arguing that cherry limeade deserves better than pumpkin spice
If you want sports talk with actual personality, sharp takes, and zero boredom, this one is built for you. Perfect for anyone who loves pickleball, college football, the NFL, and a host who will gladly rant about synthetic soulmates and seasonal flavor propaganda in the same breath.

October baseball and a loaded football slate collide in this high-energy weekend preview. Mickle Moore breaks down MLB’s divisional matchups and NFL Week 5 action with bold picks, sharp takes, and plenty of attitude. On the baseball diamond, Mickle previews Yankees–Rays and White Sox–Guardians in the American League, then turns to Braves–Dodgers and Brewers–Padres in the National League. He makes the case for which teams have the pitching, grit, and nerve to keep their October hopes alive.The football forecast covers college matchups including Ohio State at Iowa, Alabama at Mississippi State, Notre Dame at North Carolina, Auburn at Tennessee, Michigan–Minnesota, and Florida at Missouri—along with a look at the mounting pressure on USC coach Lincoln Riley. Then Mickle makes his NFL Triple Lindy picks for Texans–Cowboys, Rams–Eagles, and Chiefs–Raiders. Expect rivalry energy, fearless predictions, and no-filter sports talk to help set the stage for the weekend. Mickle also shares a reminder to keep any wagering responsible.

Fresh off an amazing interview with Jake The Snake Plummer, I dive right into your Football fix. 6 NIL games, our College sixer, are there traps and let downs waiting? 
I have my eyes on Knoxville and Autzen Stadium, is there a Trojan horse? Plus 4 other games with impacts, anyone want to go to the SWAMP?
Over in the NFL many Teams like Washington are starting to build that draft board. How is your team looking? Are they looking to the Future?   
The Triple Lindy is IN. 
Get those Earbuds, Be ready to smile.