The Mandel Initiative

Season finale -- Jan. 16, 2013

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:28:57 EST

Stewart and Mallory wrap up the 2012 season by recapping their best and worst predictions, answering your listener mail and exploring the question that looms above all others: Can anyone beat 'Bama next year?

BCS championship preview -- Jan. 5, 2013

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 13:02:17 EST

SI.com college football experts Andy Staples and Holly Anderson join Stewart Mandel in Miami to recap the bowl action to date and preview the Alabama-Notre Dame BCS championship clash.

Joe Tessitore interview -- Dec. 6, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:11:56 EST

ESPN Heismanologist Joe Tessitore discusses Johnny Manziel and this season's unusual Heisman race. Stewart and Mallory break down bowl matchups and coaching hires.

Tracy Wolfson interview -- Nov. 28, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:00:00 EST

CBS' Tracy Wolfson previews Saturday's Alabama-Georgia game and shares stories about SEC coaches. Stewart and Mallory discuss coaching changes and answer your listener mail.

Pre-Thanksgiving feast -- Nov. 20, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:00:00 EST

Stewart and guest co-host Andy Staples discuss the BCS race, Big Ten expansion, Tennessee and Cal's coaching changes and more.

Brian Kelly interview -- Nov. 14, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:00:00 EST

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly joins the podcast to discuss the Irish's BCS title quest; Stewart and Mallory break down Johnny Football's Heisman chances, preview the Week 12 slate and answer your listener mail.

Chris Huston interview -- Nov. 7, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:00:00 EST

The Heisman Pundit, Chris Huston, discusses the state of the race with four weeks to go. Stewart and Mallory assess the title contenders and answer your listener mail.

Matt Barkley interview -- Oct. 31, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:00:00 EDT

USC quarterback Matt Barkley discusses the Trojans' season to date and their upcoming meeting with Oregon. Stewart and Mallory preview the big Week 10 games.

Joe Castiglione interview -- Oct. 24, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:00:00 EDT

Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione discusses scheduling and the story behind this week's Notre Dame home game. Stewart and Mallory look ahead to the big Week 9 games.

Midseason roundtable; Kaitlin Olson interview -- Oct. 17, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:00:00 EDT

SI.com's Andy Staples, Holly Anderson and Ben Glicksman join Stewart and Mallory to recap the season's first half and preview the second half. 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star and former Mailbag Crush Kaitlin Olson joins the show to talk about her Oregon Ducks.

Sonny Dykes interview -- Oct. 10, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:00:00 EDT

Stewart and Mallory break down an upset-heavy Week 6. Louisiana Tech coach Sonny Dykes joins the show to discuss the Air Raid revolution, his team's offensive success and the keys to Saturday's game against Texas A&M.

Samantha Steele interview -- Oct. 2, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:00:00 EDT

Stewart and Mallory discuss this weekend's upcoming games, including USC vs. UGA and UF vs. LSU. College Gameday co-host Samantha Steele comes onto the show to talk about her new gig.

Lindsay Schnell interview -- Sept. 27, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:04:17 EDT

Stewart and Mallory discuss the big wins for Notre Dame, Florida State and Kansas State. Oregon State beat writer Lindsay Schnell joins the show to talk about the surprising Beavers.

John Walters interview -- Sept. 18, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:11:02 EDT

John Walters of MediumHappy.com comes onto the podcast to discuss anything and everything Notre Dame, and Stewart and Mallory preview this weekend's lineup of games.

Rick Neuheisel interview -- Sept. 12, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:48:59 EDT

Pac-12 Networks analyst Rick Neuheisel discusses the rise of his former team, UCLA, and previews USC-Stanford. Stewart and Mallory recap Week 2 developments.

Bill Connelly interview -- Sept. 6, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:28:28 EDT

Stewart and Mallory discuss the biggest Week 1 surprises and look ahead to the best of Week 2. SB Nation's Bill Connelly joins the show to discuss Missouri's SEC debut and more.

Cecil Hurt interview, Week 1 preview -- Aug. 30, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:42:30 EDT

Stewart and Mallory discuss the games they're most looking forward to in Week 1. Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News previews Alabama as it gets set to face Michigan.

ACC, Big East, Non-AQ preview -- Aug. 24, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:16:18 EDT

Stewart and Mallory preview the ACC and Big East races. Non-AQ enthusiast Holly Anderson joins the show to preview the little guys. Plus: previewing the independents and answering your listener mail.

Big 12 and SEC preview -- August 16, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:24:02 EDT

Stewart and Mallory present another segment of their conference previews. This week is Champions Bowl week -- the Big 12 and the SEC conferences.

Big Ten and Pac-12 preview -- August 8, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:40:55 EDT

Stewart and Mallory present the first of several conference previews to come. Up today is the Rose Bowl Preview -- the Big Ten and the Pac-12 conferences.

John Infante interview -- July 25, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:39:48 EDT

John Infante, author of the Bylaw Blog, analyzes the NCAA's unprecedented sanctions against Penn State. Stewart and Mallory discuss the fallout.

Mike Slive interview -- July 10, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:37:10 EDT

SEC commissioner Mike Slive joins the show to discuss college football's new postseason. Stewart Mandel and Andy Staples join Mallory in The Hatch for a college football pow-wow.

Bill Hancock interview -- June 28, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:53:07 EDT

Stewart and Mallory celebrate the arrival of a playoff. BCS Executive Director Bill Hancock answers questions about the forthcoming selection committee and bowl rotation.

Dan Wetzel interview -- June 6, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:49:49 EDT

Death to the BCS author Dan Wetzel discusses the conferences' playoff selection debate. Stewart and Mallory answer listener mail, conduct a Mad Men season finale preview.

Chris Brown interview -- May 23, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:56:07 EDT

Chris Brown, author of The Essential Smart Football, shares thoughts on several Xs and Os wizards. Stewart and Mallory discuss the latest playoff, realignment rumors.

John L. Smith interview -- May 2, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:54:21 EDT

Fresh off his move back from Utah, new Arkansas coach John L. Smith talks about the Razorbacks' 2012 squad. Stewart and Mallory discuss Kellen Moore's draft snub, playoff proposals and the demise of the WAC.

Gary Pinkel interview -- April 18, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:03:37 EDT

Missouri coach Gary Pinkel discusses his program's move to the SEC and dealing with quarterback James Franklin's injury. Stewart and Mallory recap recent spring games and Mad Men developments.

Spring happenings, BCS reform -- April 5, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:56:19 EDT

Stewart and Mallory discuss the latest spring happenings and proposals for BCS reform. Stewart shares his long-awaited top-five Seinfeld episodes.

March Madness bracket breakdown -- March 13, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:34:46 EDT

SI.com and CBS Sports' Seth Davis joins Stewart for a special March Madness bracket breakdown. Stewart and Mallory talk hoops, football and Eastbound and Down.

March Madness bracket breakdown -- March 13, 2012

SI.com - The Mandel Initiative — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:55:12 EDT

SI.com and CBS Sports' Seth Davis joins Stewart for a special March Madness bracket breakdown. Stewart and Mallory talk hoops, football and Eastbound and Down.