The Height Differential is a sports podcast where two friends break down the games, stories and moments that matter—one from way up high, the other closer to the ground. With a foot and a half of height difference (and just as much difference in perspective), we bring big takes, hot debates and plenty of laughs to everything in the world of sports.
Recent Episodes
Indiana Looks to Win National Championship & NFL Wild Card Weekend Re…
In the latest episode of The Height Differential, we break down the College Football Playoff semifinals and preview the national championship matchup between Miami and Indiana. Can Curt Cignetti pull off the unthinkable and win a national title at Indiana in just his second season? We also recap…
College Football Playoff Semifinal Preview & Bengals Bring Back Zac T…
In the latest episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down the College Football Playoff quarterfinals and look ahead to the semifinal matchups as the race for a national title heats up. They then shift to the NFL, recapping the Bengals’ season-ending loss to the Browns and debati…
College Football Playoff Quarterfinals Preview & Bengals Beat the Car…
In the Happy New Year episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down every game from the College Football Playoff quarterfinals and debate whether the top seeds should earn a home game in future playoff formats. The guys then shift to the NFL, recapping the Bengals’ win over the C…
College Football Playoff First Round Reaction & Saturday Night Live P…
In this episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down the first round of the College Football Playoff and debate whether the current format needs changes heading into next season. Can any of the first round winners go on to win the whole thing? The conversation then shifts to the …
Bengals Shut Out by Ravens & Mendoza Wins Heisman Trophy
In the latest episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil break down a brutally cold day in Cincinnati as the Bengals get shut out by the Ravens — and fans are left freezing after the front office refuses to clear snow from the stands. We also push back on the national media narrative surroun…
Indiana Wins Big Ten Championship | College Football Playoff Reaction…
In this episode of The Height Differential, Nick and Neil dive deep into the full College Football Playoff field. We break down every playoff team, debate whether the committee got it right and analyze the most controversial decision of all — Miami leapfrogging Notre Dame despite neither team takin…
About the Hosts
Nick - 4'10"
Nick has spent his entire career in sports, working at both the professional and collegiate levels. Along the way, he’s worked directly with high-profile athletes including Todd Frazier, Aroldis Chapman, Joey Votto, Xavier Moon, Asia Durr, Dana Evans and Hailey Van Lith, giving him a behind-the-scenes perspective that shapes how he views the games fans see every day.
No stranger to the microphone, Nick previously co-hosted The Sunday Morning Hangover on ESPN Louisville and had been itching to get back in the booth ever since.
A lifelong Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Braves and Chicago Bulls fan, Nick also loves golf and can usually be found on a course when he’s not watching or debating sports. Growing up, he idolized Muggsy Bogues — proof that height has never been a limiting factor in how he sees the sports world.
Neil - 6'6"
Neil has spent his entire career working in sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. Known as everyone’s best friend in the industry, Neil is the ticket guy — the one everyone texts when there’s a big game, a sold-out event, or a last-minute “any chance you can help?” situation.
Off the clock, Neil is married and a proud dad to twin girls, a role that has tested his patience almost as much as being a Cincinnati Bengals fan. He’s a lifelong supporter of the Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, and Louisville Cardinals, and grew up idolizing Ken Griffey Jr. — even though he famously failed to recognize him the one time he passed him in an airport.
Whether it’s sports takes, ticket connections, or keeping Nick grounded from six and a half feet above, Neil brings the perspective, relationships, and humor that make The Height Differential what it is.