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Josh Pate's College Football Show delivers college football the way you want it. Behind-the-scenes whispers and intel thanks to a network of team insiders. Game breakdowns and rapid reaction along with the occasional gambling and recruiting twist. No offseason, no low-hanging fruit, no hot take — just the information you need to know on a show built with YOU in mind.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 4min
FSU Outrage Pt. 2 + Transfer Portal On Fire | Late Kick Live Ep. 461
Late Kick Live Ep 461 features Josh Pate responding to ongoing outrage amongst FSU fans after being left out of the College Football Playoff. Which gripes are legit and which are fiction? What will the future of the CFP look like? What is the right size for the field itself? Josh also looks at the Transfer Portal as big names are on the move. Which teams are in the best position to make a major splash? What happened to the Deion Sanders hype and will we see it reemerge next season? Josh also shares his thoughts on the Heisman as well as big changes being made by Dabo Swinney at Clemson and Lincoln Riley at USC.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Late Kick YouTube Channel! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 16min
Playoff Selection Takeaways + Bama Beats UGA & Texas Arrives | Late Kick Live Ep. 460
Late Kick Live Ep 460 features Josh Pate reacting to the College Football Playoff field being set with Michigan, Washington, Texas, and Alabama headed to the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl on New Yrs Day. Did the CFP Committee make the right decision? How should Alabama and FSU be viewed after conference title Saturday? Speaking of conference titles, Josh recaps the SEC Championship Game that saw Alabama take down UGA yet again. Nick Saban is 5-1 vs Kirby Smart in his time at Alabama. Where do things stand now for each program? What about Steve Sarkisian getting Texas to the CFP in year three? Josh also responds to a viewer question about the right size for the CFP itself and whether the SEC is still the top conference in the land. All that plus early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!SUBSCRIBE to the Late Kick Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/LateKickTwitter: twitter.com/LateKickJoshInstagram: instagram.com/latekickjoshSign Up for FanDuel: http://fanduel.com/cfbpromotionMust be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2023 • 60min
CFP Chaos: Best vs Most Deserving + Transfer Portal On Fire | Late Kick Live Ep. 459
Late Kick Live Ep 459 features Josh Pate looking ahead to what could be a wild conference championship weekend across College Football. How will Alabama vs UGA play out? Will Nick Saban and the Tide punch their ticket to the CFP or will Kirby Smart keep the Bulldogs on pace for a third straight national title? What is the latest on the Transfer Portal with big names entering and more to come? Could we see chaos erupt after a mostly-tranquil season? Josh also delivers the latest on coaching searches around the country as the carousel continues to spin while the Transfer Portal gets active in a hurry. All that plus early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Late Kick YouTube Channel! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 6min
Conference Championship Predictions + Transfer Portal Heats Up | Late Kick Live Ep. 458
Late Kick Live Ep 458 features Josh Pate looking ahead to what could be a wild conference championship weekend across College Football. How will Alabama vs UGA play out? Will Nick Saban and the Tide punch their ticket to the CFP or will Kirby Smart keep the Bulldogs on pace for a third straight national title? Josh also breaks down Oklahoma State vs Texas, Louisville vs FSU, Iowa vs Michigan, and a huge Friday night clash in the Pac12 Championship Game featuring Washington vs Oregon. How will the CFP Committee sort through the finale of the regular season and conference title games to arrive at a final 4? Could we see chaos erupt after a mostly-tranquil season? Josh also delivers the latest on coaching searches around the country as the carousel continues to spin while the Transfer Portal gets active in a hurry. All that plus early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Late Kick YouTube Channel! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 32min
Rivalry Week Reaction + A&M Hires Elko & More Coaching Intel | Late Kick Live Ep. 457
Late Kick Live Ep 457 features Josh Pate reacting to a loaded rivalry week in College Football with full reactions and an updated College Football Playoff picture with conference title games set. Michigan beat Ohio State for the third consecutive season drawing praise for the Wolverines as they head to Indy and criticism for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes. What’s next for each program? How did Nick Saban and Alabama find a way to espace Auburn with a win? What do we make of other outcomes like Clemson vs South Carolina, Washington State vs Washington, and FSU vs Florida? How will the CFP Committee view FSU now that Jordan Travis has been lost for the season? With significant drama in the Texas A&M coaching search over the last 24 hours Josh gives the latest on where the Aggies may be looking for their next hire. All that plus a look-ahead for the Once Upon A Saturday Tour’s week 14 destination and early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!SUBSCRIBE to the Late Kick Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/LateKickTwitter: twitter.com/LateKickJoshInstagram: instagram.com/latekickjoshSign Up for FanDuel: http://fanduel.com/cfbpromotionMust be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 6min
Rivalry Week Predictions + Playoff Chaos & JP Poll | Late Kick Live Ep. 456
Late Kick Live Ep 456 features Josh Pate looking ahead to a loaded rivalry week in College Football with full breakdowns and predictions. Will Ohio State vs Michigan be the nastiest version of The Game we’ve ever seen? Whose season will come crashing down and which team will punch their ticket to the Big Ten Championship Game? Alabama vs Auburn is always a tricky spot for Nick Saban and the Tide when the game is at Jordan-Hare stadium. What about FSU vs Florida in the Noles’ first game without Jordan Travis? All that plus Clemson vs South Carolina, Oregon State vs Oregon, and more. Josh also debuts a brand new JP Poll and compares his thinking to the CFP rankings. How will the CFP Committee view FSU now that Jordan Travis has been lost for the season? All that plus a look-ahead for the Once Upon A Saturday Tour’s week 13 destination and early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!SUBSCRIBE to the Late Kick Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/LateKickTwitter: twitter.com/LateKickJoshInstagram: instagram.com/latekickjoshSign Up for FanDuel: http://fanduel.com/cfbpromotionMust be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 2023 • 54min
Week 12 Reaction Show: FSU's Playoff Chances + Lincoln Riley Crossroads | Late Kick Live Ep. 455
Late Kick Live Ep 455 features Josh Pate looking back on an interesting week 12 in College Football. Lincoln Riley and USC lost again. What does the future hold for Lincoln Riley? What about UGA rolling over Tennessee or Auburn imploding against New Mexico State? With Texas A&M firing Jimbo Fisher, where will the Aggies turn to look for their next head coach? With the College Football Playoff picture still a bit hazy, many are wondering whether a 1-loss SEC champ could be left out. Josh gives his thoughts tonight. There are plenty of other games to react to like Oklahoma vs BYU, Louisville vs Miami, Utah vs Arizona, Washington vs Oregon State, and more. How will the CFP Committee view FSU now that Jordan Travis has been lost for the season? All that plus a look-ahead for the Once Upon A Saturday Tour’s week 13 destination and early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!SUBSCRIBE to the Late Kick Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/LateKickTwitter: twitter.com/LateKickJoshInstagram: instagram.com/latekickjoshSign Up for FanDuel: http://fanduel.com/cfbpromotionMust be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 2min
Upsets Coming + Texas A&M Intel & Harbaugh Settles | Late Kick Live Ep. 454
Late Kick Live Ep 454 features Josh Pate looking ahead to what could be a wild week 12 in College Football with upset alert meters on some of the biggest games this Saturday. Could we see Texas or Michigan fall? What about Louisville as a small favorite at Miami? Which head coaches are on the biggest hot seats as the season enters the final two weeks? With Texas A&M firing Jimbo Fisher, where will the Aggies turn to look for their next head coach? With the College Football Playoff picture still a bit hazy, many are wondering whether a 1-loss SEC champ could be left out. Josh gives his thoughts tonight. All that plus a look-ahead for the Once Upon A Saturday Tour’s week 12 destination and early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Late Kick YouTube Channel! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 9min
Week 12 Prediction Show + Coaching Search Intel | Late Kick Live Ep. 453
Late Kick Live Ep 453 features Josh Pate looking ahead to what could be a wild week 12 in College Football with game predictions on matchups including Texas vs Iowa State, Washington vs Oregon State, UGA vs Tennessee, and more. A new edition of the JP Poll drops tonight with more movement inside the top 10 and teams making late-season charges into the top 25. Which head coaches are on the biggest hot seats as the season enters the final two weeks? With Texas A&M firing Jimbo Fisher, where will the Aggies turn to look for their next head coach? All that plus a look-ahead for the Once Upon A Saturday Tour’s week 12 destination and early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Late Kick YouTube Channel! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 19min
Week 11 Reaction Show + Jimbo Fired & More Moves Coming | Late Kick Live Ep. 452
Late Kick Live Ep 452 features Josh Pate reacting to week 11 in College Football. Michigan vs Penn State figured to be the showdown of the weekend with Penn State having their backs against the wall while Michigan worried about off-field issues with Jim Harbaugh being suspended. In the end the Wolverines dominated, as did UGA over Ole Miss, as did Alabama over Kentucky, and as did Oklahoma over West Virginia. What do we make of other contenders doing just enough to get by? FSU slipped past Miami while Texas held on against TCU. Which head coaches are on the biggest hot seats as the season enters the final two weeks? With Texas A&M firing Jimbo Fisher, where will the Aggies turn to look for their next head coach? All that plus a look-ahead for the Once Upon A Saturday Tour’s week 12 destination and early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!SUBSCRIBE to the Late Kick Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/LateKickTwitter: twitter.com/LateKickJoshInstagram: instagram.com/latekickjoshSign Up for FanDuel: http://fanduel.com/cfbpromotionMust be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.