It’s time to fire up the old PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo 64!

Dan and Brandon are back in the Man Cave to build their Mount Rushmore of sports video games from the 2000s (2000–2009). They debate the games that defined the era, share listener picks, and revisit some of the sports gaming classics they spent countless hours playing.

The guys discuss Madden 03 and 04, MVP Baseball 05, NASCAR Thunder 04, NBA 2K5, March Madness 04, WWF No Mercy, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, NCAA Football 06, NFL Head Coach 09 and plenty more.

But this isn't just about which games were the best. Dan and Brandon talk about the soundtracks, franchise and dynasty modes, memorable gameplay, and the personal memories that make certain games stick with you long after you've put down the controller.

Plus, they roll the virtual dice to determine the topic for the next Man Cave debate—and they've landed on the Top 5 College Sports Mascots of All Time.

What made your Mount Rushmore of 2000s sports video games? Let us know!

It&rsquo;s time to fire up the old PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo 64!
Dan and Brandon are back in the Man Cave to build their Mount Rushmore of sports video games from the 2000s (2000&ndash;2009). They debate the games that defined the era, share listener picks, and revisit some of the sports gaming classics they spent countless hours playing.
The guys discuss Madden 03 and 04, MVP Baseball 05, NASCAR Thunder 04, NBA 2K5, March Madness 04, WWF No Mercy, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, NCAA Football 06, NFL Head Coach 09 and plenty more.
But this isn't just about which games were the best. Dan and Brandon talk about the soundtracks, franchise and dynasty modes, memorable gameplay, and the personal memories that make certain games stick with you long after you've put down the controller.
Plus, they roll the virtual dice to determine the topic for the next Man Cave debate&mdash;and they've landed on the Top 5 College Sports Mascots of All Time.
What made your Mount Rushmore of 2000s sports video games? Let us know!

E-mail the podcast with pictures of your man caves and collections, stories (sports, scary, weird, it don't matter!), questions, or comments! dankaspersports@gmail.com

The Man Cave Podcast is your go-to hangout for real, unscripted conversations about sports, life, and everything in between. We’re here to make sports fun—keeping the conversations entertaining, interesting, and knowledgeable without taking ourselves too seriously. The Man Cave is supposed to be a place where we escape to. And that's what we want to help accomplish with this podcast. From breaking down games to talking real life, hobbies, entertainment, passions, and everyday stories, this is straight-up man cave talk. No scripts, no forced takes—just honest opinions, good laughs, and the kind of conversations you’d have with your buddies when everyone’s just being themselves.

E-mail the podcast with pictures of your man caves and collections, stories (sports, scary, weird, it don't matter!), questions, or comments! dankaspersports@gmail.com
The Man Cave Podcast is your go-to hangout for real, unscripted conversations about sports, life, and everything in between. We&rsquo;re here to make sports fun&mdash;keeping the conversations entertaining, interesting, and knowledgeable without taking ourselves too seriously. The Man Cave is supposed to be a place where we escape to. And that's what we want to help accomplish with this podcast. From breaking down games to talking real life, hobbies, entertainment, passions, and everyday stories, this is straight-up man cave talk. No scripts, no forced takes&mdash;just honest opinions, good laughs, and the kind of conversations you&rsquo;d have with your buddies when everyone&rsquo;s just being themselves.

The Man Cave Podcast is your escape for real, unscripted conversations about sports, hobbies, life, and storytelling—no scripts, no forced takes, just Man Cave talk.

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The Best Sports Video Games of the 2000s

The Kid Cave is back—and the NFL season is here!

In the first episode of the new Kid Cave format, Dan and Hutson kick off football season by making their predictions for the 2026 NFL season. Who will win each division? Which teams will make the playoffs? And who will take home the biggest individual awards?

Dan and Hutson also make their Week 1 game picks, including their prediction for Packers vs. Vikings. They'll keep track of their picks throughout the season to see who comes out on top!

Plus, it's time for some Sports IQ as Hutson learns about baseball batting average, points per game and run differential. And Dan starts things off with a fun baseball fact that puts Hutson's sports knowledge to the test.

The Kid Cave is a sports show where Dan and Hutson talk sports, make predictions, learn some sports history and science, and have a little fun along the way.

Have a question for Hutson? Send it our way—it could be featured in a future Overtime segment!

New episodes of The Kid Cave are released Wednesdays after school.

The Kid Cave is back&mdash;and the NFL season is here!
In the first episode of the new Kid Cave format, Dan and Hutson kick off football season by making their predictions for the 2026 NFL season. Who will win each division? Which teams will make the playoffs? And who will take home the biggest individual awards?
Dan and Hutson also make their Week 1 game picks, including their prediction for Packers vs. Vikings. They'll keep track of their picks throughout the season to see who comes out on top!
Plus, it's time for some Sports IQ as Hutson learns about baseball batting average, points per game and run differential. And Dan starts things off with a fun baseball fact that puts Hutson's sports knowledge to the test.
The Kid Cave is a sports show where Dan and Hutson talk sports, make predictions, learn some sports history and science, and have a little fun along the way.
Have a question for Hutson? Send it our way&mdash;it could be featured in a future Overtime segment!
New episodes of The Kid Cave are released Wednesdays after school.

Dan & Hutson Make Their 2026 NFL Predictions | The Kid Cave

The NFL season is finally here, and that means it’s time to make some bold predictions in the Man Cave!

Dan Kasper is putting his crystal ball to work with his complete 2026 NFL predictions. He’s picking every division winner, laying out his playoff field, predicting the Super Bowl matchup and champion, and making his picks for MVP, Coach of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year and more.

And yes… Dan is riding with the Green Bay Packers to win the NFC North. But how far does he think the Packers can go?

Before getting into the predictions, Dan kicks things off with a fun sports question: What would you wait hours—or even camp out—for as a sports fan? From Super Bowl tickets to Brett Favre autographs and once-in-a-lifetime golf experiences, Dan reacts to some of the answers from listeners.

Then it’s time to put the predictions on the record:

🏈 AFC & NFC division winners
🏈 Full playoff predictions
🏈 Packers and the NFC North
🏈 Super Bowl matchup and champion
🏈 MVP and Coach of the Year
🏈 Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year
🏈 Rookie of the Year
🏈 Comeback Player of the Year
🏈 And a few VERY bold predictions

By the end of the season, some of these picks could look brilliant… and some could look absolutely ridiculous.

Who do you think Dan is getting right? And what are YOUR bold NFL predictions for 2026?

Welcome back to The Man Cave Podcast.

The NFL season is finally here, and that means it&rsquo;s time to make some bold predictions in the Man Cave!
Dan Kasper is putting his crystal ball to work with his complete 2026 NFL predictions. He&rsquo;s picking every division winner, laying out his playoff field, predicting the Super Bowl matchup and champion, and making his picks for MVP, Coach of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year and more.
And yes&hellip; Dan is riding with the Green Bay Packers to win the NFC North. But how far does he think the Packers can go?
Before getting into the predictions, Dan kicks things off with a fun sports question: What would you wait hours&mdash;or even camp out&mdash;for as a sports fan? From Super Bowl tickets to Brett Favre autographs and once-in-a-lifetime golf experiences, Dan reacts to some of the answers from listeners.
Then it&rsquo;s time to put the predictions on the record:
🏈 AFC &amp; NFC division winners 🏈 Full playoff predictions 🏈 Packers and the NFC North 🏈 Super Bowl matchup and champion 🏈 MVP and Coach of the Year 🏈 Offensive &amp; Defensive Player of the Year 🏈 Rookie of the Year 🏈 Comeback Player of the Year 🏈 And a few VERY bold predictions
By the end of the season, some of these picks could look brilliant&hellip; and some could look absolutely ridiculous.
Who do you think Dan is getting right? And what are YOUR bold NFL predictions for 2026?
Welcome back to The Man Cave Podcast.

NFL 2026 Predictions: Packers Win the NFC North & My Super Bowl Pick!

It’s time to get back in the Man Cave!

Dan and Brandon are back with another episode, and this time they’re putting their sports knowledge—and their nostalgia—to the test.

First up, it’s another round of the Man Cave draft game as the guys build their ultimate five-man teams of NBA centers from the 1990s. Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutombo and plenty of other ’90s big men are on the board. Who built the better team? That’s for YOU to decide!

Then it’s time to roll the dice again. The game lands on Mount Rushmore, the topic is sports video games, and the era is the 2000s (2000–2009). That means it’s time to dig into the games that defined Dan and Brandon’s high school and college years—from classic football and basketball titles to the sports games that dominated the era.

Which four sports video games deserve a spot on the ultimate Mount Rushmore of the 2000s? And what games are you picking?

Play along with us and let us know your choices!

Follow and subscribe to The Man Cave Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. And if you have a question, topic, segment idea, or great story for the show, send it our way!

The Man Cave Podcast — real, unscripted conversations about sports, hobbies, life and storytelling. No scripts. No forced takes. Just Man Cave talk.

It&rsquo;s time to get back in the Man Cave!
Dan and Brandon are back with another episode, and this time they&rsquo;re putting their sports knowledge&mdash;and their nostalgia&mdash;to the test.
First up, it&rsquo;s another round of the Man Cave draft game as the guys build their ultimate five-man teams of NBA centers from the 1990s. Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutombo and plenty of other &rsquo;90s big men are on the board. Who built the better team? That&rsquo;s for YOU to decide!
Then it&rsquo;s time to roll the dice again. The game lands on Mount Rushmore, the topic is sports video games, and the era is the 2000s (2000&ndash;2009). That means it&rsquo;s time to dig into the games that defined Dan and Brandon&rsquo;s high school and college years&mdash;from classic football and basketball titles to the sports games that dominated the era.
Which four sports video games deserve a spot on the ultimate Mount Rushmore of the 2000s? And what games are you picking?
Play along with us and let us know your choices!
Follow and subscribe to The Man Cave Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. And if you have a question, topic, segment idea, or great story for the show, send it our way!
The Man Cave Podcast &mdash; real, unscripted conversations about sports, hobbies, life and storytelling. No scripts. No forced takes. Just Man Cave talk.

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