Hard Count NFL Podcast

Chris Janssen and Ted Smith are back for Fox Sports Australia to bring you all of the best action from the return of the NFL! The AFC East saw all four teams win with the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets both earning memorable comeback victories, while Jimmy G returned for the 49ers. As always we'll sprinkle in the best Aussie action and give a few tips for the upcoming season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through all the action from Super Bowl 56 as the Los Angeles Rams managed to hold out against the Cincinnati Bengals. In the final pod of the season the boys reminisce on a fantastic year and give some way-too-early tips for the next campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam are joined by a very special guest, Fox Sports legendary commentator Brenton Speed, and together they take you through an epic preview of Super Bowl 56. Speedy discusses how he became a fan of the Bengals and how he was lucky enough to meet Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Later on ANOTHER special guest joins from Washington D.C to discuss the new-look 'Commanders'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from the Championship Round of the NFL, before addressing the recent news of Tom Brady's retirement, Brian Flores suing the NFL and then turning their attention to Super Bowl 56. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from the Divisional Round of the NFL, including which Aussies are still hunting Super Bowl glory, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in the Championship Round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Wildcard Weekend of the NFL, including which Aussies are still hunting Super Bowl glory, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in the Divisional Round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from the final week of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in the first week of the playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam are joined by special guest Eric Mangini, who helps to answer some of the more tricky questions in the NFL, as well as explaining his love for Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 14 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 15. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 13 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 14. Special guest Luke Keary joins the team to discuss his love of the NFL and how the Sydney Roosters are shaping up for the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 12 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 11 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 12. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 10 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 9 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 10. AFL Premiership player for the Melbourne Demons, Steven May, also drops by as a special guest to talk about his beloved Bears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and special guest Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 8 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and special guest Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 7 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 8. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through all the action from Week 5 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 6. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through all the action from Week 4 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through all the action from Week 3 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 4. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 2 continued to deliver the goods for football fans as a plethora of tight and exciting games came to our screens. Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through all the action, including how our Aussies faired, before turning their attention to Week 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a fantastic return to football, Week 1 started and finished with two incredible games, as a few other matchups also tossed up some great highlights. Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through all the important moments including how our Aussies faired. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The longest wait in sport is almost over - after nearly 30 weeks of boredom, the start of the NFL season is finally upon us. Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through everything you need to know ahead of what promises to be an exhilarating season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Hard Count team dive into the first two waves of free agency, stopping in each division to take measure of which team launched the biggest assault, and which franchise is in danger of a back-slide. Also, a salute to the Hall of Fame career of DeMarcus Ware, checking in on Tony Romo’s next destination, the fallout from the Brock Osweiler trade and who would be the most fun at quarterback for the New York Jets?

The Hard Count team dive into exactly what happened in the Atlanta Falcons' historic collapse in Super Bowl LI, and the Patriots stunning comeback en route to a fifth ring for Tom Brady and Bill Bellichick. Also, did Lady Gaga deliver at halftime? What happened to the Gatorade shower? And who were the other biggest losers in Houston?

The Hard Count team preview all key match-ups ahead Super Bowl LI, look at nightmare scenarios for both the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, and speak to co-host Melanie Dinjaski on the ground in Houston, taking a look at the best from media night.

The Hard Count team break down all we saw from Conference Championships Weekend including:- Super Bowl bound Aussie Falcons Offensive lineman Blake Muir joins the show.- Matt Ryan and Julio Jones leads a Falcons feast against the Green Bay Packers, and a return to the Super Bowl.- Tom Brady and the Patriots' clinical defeat of the disappointing Pittsburgh Steelers.- After 'Living On A Prayer' erupted at Foxborough, we ask which is Bon Jovi's greatest song?- Who is set to dominate dodgeball at the Pro Bowl, and what schoolyard games would we add?- Laurie returns from his North American tour with special gifts for Patrick and Melanie.

The Hard Count team discuss:- The biggest talking points of the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.- Falcons soar while the Seahawks sulk.- Aaron Rodgers' Packers come out on top in showdown with Dak Prescott and Dallas Cowboys.- Tom Brady throws tantrum in Patriots' win.- Will Tony Romo be traded by Cowboys?- Antonio Brown in trouble after posting coach's post-game speech on Facebook Live.- The newest head coach announcements in the NFL. - What lies ahead in the Conference Champions games? Stay tuned to find out!

The Hard Count team discuss:- The biggest talking points of the first week of the playoffs.- Aaron Rodgers aka the King of Hail Marys.- German NFL  announcer's incredible call of Antonio Brown touchdown.- Odell Beckham Jr punching a massive hole in a wall at Lambeau Field.- Find out which Aussie is still left in the hunt for Super Bowl 51.- What lies ahead in the divisional round of the playoffs? Stay tuned to find out!

The Hard Count team discuss:- The biggest talking points of Week 17.- The final division winners.- Coaches getting the boot. - The end of season awards, highlighting the best and worst performances in the NFL.- Week 1 playoff predictions.

Episode notesThe Hard Count team discuss the biggest talking points of Week 16 that saw:- Kansas City and Dontari Poe humiliate the defending Super Bowl champs, Denver.- Cleveland finally achieving the impossible dream: a win- The Texans somehow claiming the AFC South.- A stacked Hurt Locker with two in-form young QBs.- Silly season big spenders in NFL locker rooms, but would you keep or re-gift?  - Aussies set to feature in the playoffs. - Regular season ending Week 17 predictions.

The Hard Count team fire around the table after a tense Week 15 that saw:- Bad Andy Reid return for Kansas City.- The Texans admit a Savage error and bench Brock Osweiler.- The Jaguars firing head coach Gus Bradley and possibly hiring a familiar face.- The defending champion Denver Broncos in-fighting after a frustrating  loss to New England.- Dak Prescott getting back on track alongside a charity-raising Ezekiel Elliott against Tampa Bay.- Australian Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Blake Muir joins the show.- Wild Week 16 predictions.

The Hard Count team are joined by Aussie New York Giants punter Brad Wing, and run through the massive talking points coming out of a wild Week 14 in the NFL, including Jeff Fisher's long-awaited firing, the Giants rocking Dak Prescott and the Cowboys, Matt Ryan and Le'Veon Bell shining bright and the Green Bay Packers causing alarm bells to ring at Seahawks HQ. 

The Hard Count crew ask the all-important question after a turbulent Week 13 - is your team a playoff contender, or a bum? They're also joined by Aussie Carolina Panthers Offensive Lineman David Yankey to talk life in the NFL, and check the temperature after big wins from the Steelers and Seahawks, as well as Kansas City's heart-pounding victory in Atlanta. 

The Hard Count Team analyse the playoff credentials of the Raiders, Chiefs and Falcons after big victories, the most bizarre moments on and off the field in Week 13 and are joined by Aussie NFL free agent kicker Brad Craddock to check in with his rookie year.

The Hard Count Team are joined by Matt Waldman of footballguys.com & the author of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio and Dan Hatman from The Scouting Academy to take a look at the chances of NRL stars and NFL hopefuls Jason Taumalolo and Valentine Holmes. They also break down a make-or-break week that saw the Seahawks, Cowboys, Dolphins and Washington rise, ask who the biggest disappointment of the season has been and make bold predictions for the Thanksgiving slate.

The Hard Count crew hit the biggest talking points from a stellar Week 10, with Russell Wilson and the Seahawks getting revenge against New England, Ezekiel Elliott thrusting himself into the MVP discussion, Tennessee's arrival and both Kansas City and the Miami Dolphins looming as playoff pot-stirrers. Also checking in on the Aussies in the NFL, a wild week in NFL social media and just how poor is Kirk Cousins' latest catch phrase?

Laurie Horesh, Melanie Dinjaski and Patrick Stack whip around the action from Week 9 in the NFL, as the dust settles on Oakland's huge win over the Denver Broncos, Andrew Luck and the Colts' statement against Green Bay, and ask just how good is Matthew Stafford?  Also looking at Marquette King and Chris Boswell's special teams efforts, how the Aussies fared with Adam Gotsis in for a quick rise, and Travis Kelce's towel drama in Kansas City.

Laurie Horesh, Melanie Dinjaski and Patrick Stack bring you the NFL Mid-Season Extravaganza. featuring a chat with former San Francisco 49er Jarryd Hayne. The crew check the pulse of teams across the league, hand out some much-hyped and less-desired awards at the season's halfway point, wonder what on earth is going on with Bills fans and celebrate Matt Ryan's duel with Aaron Rodgers, and a sensational Week 8.

Laurie Horesh, Melanie Dinjaski and Patrick Stack are joined by Aussie Denver Broncos defensive lineman Adam Gotsis, and recover from Week 7’s unbelievable overtime mayhem and miscues, celebrate the rise of the San Diego Chargers, Gronkowski’s teenage humour and ask is Dolphins record-breaker Jay Ajayi for real?

Laurie Horesh, Melanie Dinjaski and Patrick Stack run through a bizarre Week 6 in the NFL with the Steelers suffering a Big Ben-sized blow, Cam Newton’s antics, the Seahawks’ controversial win over Atlanta, the Quarterback controversy for the Cowboys and a week full of dirty shots. Also joined by Twitter Australia’s Head of Sport Jonno Simpson to talk Thursday Night Football on Twitter.

Laurie Horesh, Melanie Dinjaski and Patrick Stack take a run at the big talking points coming out of Week 5, asking are Atlanta for real,  is Tom Brady's offense better than ever and are Ezekiel Elliot and Dak Prescott bringing Dallas' future a little early for Tony Romo? Also discussing Philip Rivers' heartbreak, NFL rules that need to go and how high can the Steelers soar.