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Welcome football fans! Buckle up for another hard hitting episode of "Let's Talk XFL", the only podcast solely focused on the XFL. From a sunny southwest Florida Studio, here's your host Michael Lathrop.

Michael Lathrop


    • Jan 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 129 EPISODES


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    Episode: 127 "Uniquely Ahmad Lyons"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 44:43


    This week Michael provides an update on alternative football news and joined by guest:Former Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) Defensive Back and Alabama Beavers (IFA) camp invitee discusses his football journey and more!You can support the show and its partners by using the code: PLAYER54 at any of the following websites:Royal Retros (15% OFF)True Victory (15% OFF)Bucked Up (20% OFF)Impact Mouthguards (10% OFF)Hobby Armor (5% OFF)Just Meat (10% OFF)

    Episode: 126 "Full Steam Ahead"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 54:17


    This week Michael provides an update on alternative football news and joined by guest:International Football Alliance director of operations Jason Adams discusses league developments and more!You can support the show and its partners by using the code: PLAYER54 at any of the following websites:Royal Retros (15% OFF)True Victory (15% OFF)Bucked Up (20% OFF)Impact Mouthguards (10% OFF)Hobby Armor (5% OFF)Just Meat (10% OFF)

    Episode: 125 "Football and Holiday Seasons Collide"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 39:31


    This week Michael provides an update on alternative football (AF1, IFA, NAL, PAIA) news and joined by guest: Indoor Football League's Vegas Knight Hawks head coach and general manager Mike Davis discusses the league, team and more!Michael also goes over upcoming alternative and opportunity football events.You can support the show and its partners by using the code: PLAYER54 at any of the following websites:RoyalRetros.com (15% OFF)TrueVictory.com (15% OFF)BuckedUp.com (20% OFF)ImpactMouthguards.com (10% OFF)HobbyArmor.com (5% OFF)JustMeatJerky.com (10% OFF)

    Episode 124 "Professional Arena Football Coming To Arkansas"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 31:56


    This week Michael provides an update on alternative football news (AF1, IFA, PAIA, TAL, UFL) and joined by guest:The Arena League's Hot Springs Wise Guys general manager Chris Goodman discusses the league, launching the team and more!Michael also goes over upcoming alternative and opportunity football events.You can support the show and its partners by using the code: PLAYER54 at any of the following websites:Royal Retros (15% OFF)True Victory (15% OFF)Bucked Up (20% OFF)Impact Mouthguards (10% OFF)Hobby Armor (5% OFF)Just Meat (10% OFF)

    Episode 123 "Tryptophan Hangover"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 44:50


    This week Michael provides an update on alternative football news (AF1, IFA, NAL, PAIA, UFL) and joined by guest:Wilkes-Barre Football head coach Shawn Liotta discusses team developments and more!You can support the show and its partners by using the code: PLAYER54 at any of the following websites:Royal Retros (15% OFF)True Victory (15% OFF)Bucked Up (20% OFF)Impact Mouthguards (10% OFF)Hobby Armor (5% OFF)Just Meat (10% OFF)

    Episode 122 "Thankful for Football"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 54:17


    This week Michael provides an update on alternative football (AF1, IFA, UFL) news and joined by guest:Professional Arena Independent Association commissioner Terence Fowler Sr discusses the league, its membership and more!You can support the show and its partners by using the code: PLAYER54 at any of the following websites:Royal Retros (15% OFF)True Victory (15% OFF)Bucked Up (20% OFF)Impact Mouthguards (10% OFF)Hobby Armor (5% OFF)Just Meat (10% OFF)Royal Retros (15% OFF)True Victory (15% OFF)Bucked Up (20% OFF)Impact Mouthguards (10% OFF)Hobby Armor (5% OFF)Just Meat (10% OFF)

    Episode 121 "More Football in San Antonio"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 80:14


    This week Michael provides an update on alternative football news and joined by guest:IFA's San Antonio Caballeros assistant general manager and offensive coordinator Stan Bedwell discusses team developments and more!You can support the show and its partners by using the code: PLAYER54 at any of the following websites:Royal Retros (15% OFF)True Victory (15% OFF)Bucked Up (20% OFF)Impact Mouthguards (10% OFF)Hobby Armor (5% OFF)Just Meat (10% OFF)

    Episode 120 "Forging A New Path"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 55:58


    This week Michael provides an update on alternative football news and joined by guest: IFA's Ohio Valley Ironmen general manager and head coach Manny Matsakis to discuss team developments and more!You can support the show and its partners by using the code: PLAYER54 at any of the following websites:Royal Retros (15% OFF)True Victory (15% OFF)Bucked Up (20% OFF)Impact Mouthguards (10% OFF)Hobby Armor (5% OFF)Just Meat (10% OFF)

    Episode 119 "The Return"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 37:39


    This week Michael ends a 6-month hiatus. He shares the show's new direction. Quarterback Ivory Durham IV returns to the show to discuss his career and his International Football Alliance/Alabama Beavers experience.You can support the show and its partners by using the code: PLAYER54 at any of the following websites:Royal Retros (15% OFF)True Victory (15% OFF)Bucked Up (20% OFF)Impact Mouthguards (10% OFF)Hobby Armor (5% OFF)Just Meat (10% OFF)

    Episode 118 "2024 UFL Week One Review & Week Two Preview"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 113:52


    This week Mike provides an update on UFL developments, as well as a week one review and previews week two match ups.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) 825-5935To leave a UFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 117 "UFL Week One Preview and Ighofose's Story"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 87:44


    This week Michael provides an update on United Football League developments and previews the week one matchups. Retired offensive lineman Jordan Ighofose joins the show to discuss his football journey, time with the Orlando Guardians, decision to retire and more.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) 825-5935To leave a UFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 116 "Roster Cuts, Under Armour and more"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 10:54


    This week Michael provides and update on United Football League developments.No guest this week.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) 825-5935To leave a UFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 115 "Blood, Sweat, Respect"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 8:46


    This week Michael provides an update on United Football League developments.No Guest this week.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) 825-5935To leave a UFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 114 "More UFL Announcements"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 9:43


    This week Michael provides an update on United Football League developments.No guest this week.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) 825-5935To leave a UFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 113 "Schedule, Rulebook and More"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 9:25


    This week Michael provides an update on United Football League developments. No guest this week.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) 825-5935 To leave a UFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 112 "Roster and Staff Changes"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 8:14


    This week Michael provides an update on UFL developments. Show episode with no guest.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) 825-5935To leave a UFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 11 "Dispersal Process Completed"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 54:10


    This week Michael provides an update on United Football League developments and joined by guest:The Garage founder and host XFL Jim discusses the recent UFL Dispersal Process and more!Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) 825-5935To leave an UFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 110 "Rosters Are Changing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 6:42


    This week Michael provides an update of United Football League developments.Unfortunately, there is no guest this week.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an UFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 109 "A New Year, A New League"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 93:34


    This week Michael provides an update on United Football League developments and joined by guest:The EndZone founder and host Sean Fredella discusses recent United Football League announcements and more!Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 108 "Happy Holidays and a New Horizon"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 11:42


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments. Due to the holidays, there is no guest.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 107 "More Letter of Intent Signings and Releases"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 45:30


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Arlington Renegades wide receiver Juwan Manigo discusses his football journey and joining the defending champions.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFAN LINE:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 106 "News and Tre Watson Sr."

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 57:11


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Former Dallas Renegades and St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker Tre Watson Sr discusses his XFL experience and more!Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 105 "An Official Statement"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 39:23


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:The XFL Insider Podcast's host Matthew Tyler joins the show to discuss this week's USFL-XFL merger news and more.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 104 "Calm Before The Storm"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 12:21


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments. Due to the holiday, there is not a guest.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave a XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 103 "Still Waiting On Formal Announcement"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 35:07


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Defensive Back Robbie Williamson discusses his football journey and XFL Showcase experience.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 102 "Short and Sweet"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 7:13


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments. Due to illness, there is not a guest.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 101 "More Signed Letter of Intents & Reports"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 32:56


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Defensive Back David Haney joins the show to discuss his football journey and XFL Showcase experience.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 100 "A Milestone Celebration"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 55:28


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Former DC Defenders tight end Bernard McCall discusses his football journey and XFL Showcase experience.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 99 "Final Showcases of 2023 & More"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 37:11


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Quarterback Kory Curtis joins the show to discuss his football journey and XFL Showcase experience.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFAN LINE:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 98 "More Staff Departures"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 47:51


    This week Michael is provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Offensive Lineman Hunter Kelly joins the show to discuss his football journey and XFL Combine experience.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave a XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 97 "Orlando Showcase and More"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 44:50


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest: Quarterback Ivory Durham IV joins the show to discuss his football journey, Showcase and Combine experience.Orlando Showcase Interviews: Orlando Guardians head coach Terrell Buckley, former Houston Roughnecks defensive back David Tolentino and former Houston Roughnecks defensive lineman Nick James.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 96 "Announced Intent To Merge"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 37:27


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Wide Receiver C.J. Windham Jr. discusses his football journey and the San Antonio Brahmas acquiring his rights.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFAN LINE:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 95 "Advanced Merger Discussions"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 115:35


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL Developments and joined by guests:The USFL Podcast cohost Zach Keilman discusses the advanced USFL-XFL merger talks.Tight End/Long Snapper Myles Wright discusses his football journey and XFL Showcase experience.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935 To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

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    Episode 94 "Seattle Welcomes New Faces"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 34:17


    This week Michael provides and update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Offensive Lineman Jarvis Courtney Sr. discusses his football journey and XFL Showcase experience.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFAN LINE:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 93 "June Jones, Say It Ain't So"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 31:00


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Defensive Back Anthony Cioffi discusses his football journey and the Vegas Vipers acquiring his rights.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 92 "Vipers in search of a new home"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 161:48


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guests:XFL News Hub writer and Analyze & Educate host Patrick Rifino discusses the XFL quarterbacks that have signed National Football League contracts and what it potentially means for the XFL 2024 season,Contributor Mark Halbach returns to review the XFL 2023 players who have found a home on National Football League rosters, discuss the documentary iXFL: 3 Days at the XFL Combine and more!Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 91 "Quiet week, but there is always something going on"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 86:26


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guests:Defensive Back Kordell Jackson discusses his football journey and being assigned to the Orlando Guardians.Gateway City Sports contributor Will Freeman discusses the increasing number of XFL 2023 players signing with National Football League teams and more!Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 90 "XFL, apple of the NFL's eye"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 53:24


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guests:Tight End Tyler Roberts discusses his football journey and the Arlington Renegades acquiring his rights.Pro Football Newsroom journalist James Larsen returns to discuss XFL minicamps, workouts and more!Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 89 "NFL Possibly Adopting XFL Rules"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 30:31


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Contributor Brian Roth returns to discuss the NFL considering adopting the XFL kickoff rule.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial 863 - TALK XFL or 863-825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 88 "IFL-XFL Combine"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 57:33


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:XFL News Hub journalist & Hula Bowl Scout Evan Willsmore discusses the IFL-XFL Combine and more!Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 87 "Combine Discussion"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 69:15


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guests:Vald business development officer Steven Borden discusses their relationship with the XFL.XFL Board writer Greg Parks returns to discuss the XFL Combine and more.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave a XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 86 "Fantasy and Sports Betting"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 57:10


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Run The Sims founder Justin Freeman discusses the XFL and how its 2023 season performed from a fantasy and sports betting standpoint.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

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    Episode 85 "A Slow, But Interesting Week"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 83:30


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guests:Front Office Sports staff writer Andrew Cohen joins the show to discuss Disney CEO's willingness of selling an equity stake in ESPN and it could impact its other networks, which broadcast XFL games.Football podcaster Jerzey Tha King discusses his interest in the XFL and shows.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863)825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 84 "New Hires and Something Brewing in Orlando"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 45:39


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Orlando Sentinel journalist Matt Murschel discusses the efforts and likelihood of Camping World Stadium renovations and its potential impact on the Orlando Guardians.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFAN LINE:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 83 "Perspective from Japan"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 61:00


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Football historian and podcaster Greg James returns to discuss the XFL's awareness in Japan and more.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 82 "Financial Discussion"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 55:24


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guest:Pro Football Newsroom journalist James Larsen discusses financial reporting pertaining to the XFL.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFAN LINE:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave a XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 81 "A Latin American Perspective"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 49:40


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments, and joined by guest:Claro Sports football analyst Oscar Cleriga discusses the XFL and its awareness in Mexico.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 80 "British and Canadian Feedback"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 97:50


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by guests:The Franchise Tag's Gareth Smith to discuss the XFL's awareness in the United Kingdom.CJME News and CKOM News reporter Britton Gray to discuss the Colin Kelly situation and the XFL's awareness in Canada.Code: PLAYER54True VictoryFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 79 "Brace Yourself For A Long Offseason"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 65:30


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments, also XFL Board's Greg Parks returns to discuss his article on XFL broadcast ratings and more.Code: LETSTALKXFLRoyal Retros by 503 SportsFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave a XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 78 "Renegades Crowned Champions, Rookie Draft & Roster Rules"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 112:25


    This week Michael provides an update on XFL developments and joined by contributor Mark Halbach to discuss the XFL Championship Game; XFL News Hub journalist Anthony Miller returns to discuss the Arlington Renegades Championship run.Code: LETSTALKXFLRoyal Retros by 503 SportsFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave a XFL related comment, question or hot take.

    Episode 77 "2023: Championship Preview & More"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 107:07


    This week Michael provides an update of XFL developments and joined by guests:NeuroSync Chairman, CEO and President Gary Gregory discusses their partnership with the XFL.Contributor Mark Halbach returns to preview the Championship game, discuss Offensive Player of the Year and All-XFL Teams.Code: LETSTALKXFLRoyal Retros by 503 SportsFan Line:Dial (863) TALK XFL or (863) 825-5935To leave an XFL related comment, question or hot take.

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