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3 Thoughts on NBA Opening Night, CFB Expansion and the Fan Tipping Point. Plus Jeff Passan Previews the World Series!

October 21, 2026·1h 35m

After news came out last week that the College Football Playoff would be expanding again, Ryen opens with some thoughts on whether there’s a tipping point for us as fans when it comes to adding games and gimmicks we don’t necessarily want. Then, he shares three thoughts on NBA opening night before chatting with the great Jeff Passan for a preview of the Brewers-Rays World Series. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a moving dilemma and meeting your friends in the suburbs. CFB EXPANSION: IS THERE A TIPPING POINT? (2:30) NBA IS BACK! (12:50) Thunder-Spurs (17:15) 76ers-Knicks (19:30) Pistons-Celtics JEFF PASSAN (25:15) Small-Market World Series (26:50) How the Brewers Got Here (31:35) How the Rays Got Here (41:00) MLB Style Shift? (48:25) Prediction (54:45) Looming Labor Stoppage LIFE ADVICE (1:03:50) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM?