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The Onside Kick podcast is a weekly podcast about american football. Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding meet up to discuss the big stories in the NFL

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    • Feb 6, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Super Bowl LV Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 29:25 Transcription Available


    Sam Carroll and George Overhill sit down to preview the biggest game of the NFL season: the Super Bowl. They talk through all the storylines and give their final predictions as Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs and their superstar quarterback, Patrick Mahomes on Sunday. Intro and outro music: www.bensound.com

    NFL First Round REDRAFT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 38:08 Transcription Available


    This week, Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding dive into the hypothetical scenario of an NFL redraft, where all current NFL players are drafted by a new team. They take it in turns to make the first pick for each team. They then discuss the importance of a quarterback compared to other positions. Intro and Outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Underrated and Overrated Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 31:24 Transcription Available


    Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding are here again, this time to talk about this upcoming NFL season. They discuss which teams that are being overrated and which teams are being underrated ahead of the 2020 season. Intro and Outromusic by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Draft Steals and Draft Reaches

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 30:49 Transcription Available


    After a short break, Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding are back to talk some more about the draft. They discuss the lower round picks that were reaches and steals, and also talk about the Cowboys quarterback situation with Dak Prescott and Andy Dalton

    First Round Draft REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 36:15 Transcription Available


    Sam Carroll Brandon Spalding look back at the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft that took place on Thursday. They talk about their favourite and least favourite picks of day one and rank them on a grading scale. They also discuss the controversial Jordan Love pick from the Green Bay Packers.Intro and Outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Final Mock Drafts!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 43:23 Transcription Available


    Its finally draft week, so Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding meet up to make their their third and final mock drafts. They go through all their predictions for what will happen on Thursday night and also talk about a few quarterbacks who are expected to go in the later rounds.Intro and Outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Potential Draft Scenarios

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 43:29 Transcription Available


    This week, Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding discuss potential trades and scenarios that could happen in this year's NFL draft. They debate how likely each of these scenarios are to happen and whether they would be good or bad for the teams involved.Intro and Outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Most Interesting Draft Prospects

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 42:42 Transcription Available


    With the 2020 NFL draft fast approaching, Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding dive into the ten most interesting prospects up for selection in a few weeks time. Not necessarily the best, but the ones with the most intriguing story behind them. They also discuss the NFL 2010s All-Decade team and the proposal of a virtual draft in light of the recent coronavirus pandemic.Intro and Outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Post Free Agency Mock Drafts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 37:04 Transcription Available


    Now most of the big free agency moves have been made, it's time for Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding to come up with their post free agency mock drafts. Also, they take a look at some of the biggest move from the past week, including Xavier Rhodes signing with the Colts and Derek Wolfe signing with the Ravens.Intro and Outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Brady's Future Finally Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 33:00 Transcription Available


    With the sports world still at a standstill due to the coronavirus, the NFL offseason is one of the few sporting stories still going strong. This week, Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding react to the news that Tom Brady will play in Tampa Bay in 2020. They also discuss Philip Rivers going to Indianapolis, Todd Gurley going to Atlanta and Teddy Bridgewater going to Carolina, among others.Intro and Outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Trades, Free Agency and Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 43:39 Transcription Available


    Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding meet up once again to discuss the big stories in the NFL. This week, the coronavirus has halted pretty much all sporting events, but NFL free agency goes on. The two give their opinions on the DeAndre Hopkins trade, the Stefon Diggs trade and the Ryan Tannehill signing.Intro and Outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    First Round MOCK DRAFTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 36:04 Transcription Available


    It's officially draft season, so Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding have both come up with their own first round mock drafts. They compare their picks and debate which players will be selected on the first day of the draft. Also, they discuss the news that legendary guard, Marshall Yanda has retired and Austin Ekeler's new contract with the Los Angles Chargers.Intro and Outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    NFL Combine Winners and Losers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 30:34 Transcription Available


    Now the NFL Combine has come to an end, Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding discuss which players were winners and which players were losers in Indianapolis. They also debate the worries that have come out surrounding Joe Burrow's hand size, and the situation in Jacksonville with Yannick Ngakoue. Intro and Outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Wide Receiver SPECIAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 45:01 Transcription Available


    This week it's time for Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding to jump into the wide receiver position. They discuss what make a good receiving core, who the top pass catchers in the NFL are at the minute, and who their top 10 receivers of all time are. Taking a look at some of the big news stories this week, they debate the new proposed playoff format and reports of Joe Burrow considering 'doing an Eli' and refusing to play for the Cincinnati Bengals if they draft him with the number one overall pickIntro and Outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Running Back Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 41:51 Transcription Available


    It's time for the first of many position special episodes on the Onside Kick. This week, running backs are the focus, as Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding discuss how the position has changed and what value a running back has to a team. They also think of who the top 10 backs in the league are, and who the top 10 backs of all time. Also, in the news, they talk about Darrius Slay potentially being traded, the Jaguars playing two games in London next year and Myles Garrett being reinstated

    2019 Draft Class in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 52:17 Transcription Available


    With no NFL games to speak of until August, Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding now take a look back on the 2019 season, specifically the 2019 draft class. They decide which players had good rookie years, which players had disappointing rookie years, and which players could be yet to break out. They also dive into the off-season news stories, including Philip Rivers parting ways with the LA Chargers and Taysom Hill considering leaving the New Orleans Saints. The XFL is also on the cards, as the boys discuss the new spring league and whether it will work.

    SUPERBOWL Review Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 24:04 Transcription Available


    The SUPERBOWL has been and gone, so Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding meet up to dicuss all the big turning points in the game. Patrick Mahomes' big 3rd&15 pass to Tyreek Hill, George Kittle's pass interference call and whether Andy Reid could find his way into the Hall of Fame are all debated.

    Superbowl Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 34:12 Transcription Available


    It's Superbowl weekend and Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding are here to preview the biggest game on the NFL calendar. They go in depth and debate which team will be lifting the Lombardi trophy on Sunday night. They also take a look at who is up for the NFL honours and decide who they think should win an award. Also, with Eli Manning's retirement they say where they stand on whether he is a Hall of Famer or not, and talk about the rumours that Drew Brees could also be calling it a career.Intro and Outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Episode 7 - Championship Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 30:45 Transcription Available


    This week, Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding open by talking about the Championship games that took place last weekend. They then discuss the careers of Luke Keuchly and Antonio Gates who recently announced their retirements. They also talk about Jason Garrett being hired as the New York Giants' offensive coordinator. Finally, it's time to talk about the Pro Bowl and whether it's really worth watching anymore.Intro and Outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Episode 6 - Divisional Round Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 32:14 Transcription Available


    This week, Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding open by talking about the Divisional games that took place last weekend. They then go on to talk about a few of the newly appointed head coaches including Joe Judge and Kevin Stefanski. Then, it's time to preview the upcoming Championship games and make final Superbowl predictions. Finally they discuss LSU's win over Clemson in the College National Championship on Monday, and take a look at Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence as potential NFL prospects

    Episode 5 - Wild Card Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 44:27 Transcription Available


    Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding are back after the Christmas break to recap everything that’s happened since they last sat down together. Weeks 16 and 17 are discussed as well as the changes several teams have made at head coach. It’s then time to talk about the Wild Card games, and think about what the future might hold for Tom Brady in particular. Finally, we preview the upcoming divisional matchups including the Vikings at the 49ers and the Seahwaks at the Packers.

    Episode 4 - Playoff Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 39:49 Transcription Available


    In the fourth edition of the Onside Kick, Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding open by discussing the San Francisco 49ers winning a shootout in New Orleans against the Saints. They then go on to talk about the NFC West title race between the 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. Then it's time to preview the upcoming matches this weekend including the Houston Texans at the Tennessee Titans, the Buffalo Bills at the Pittsburgh Steelers and the LA Rams at the Dallas Cowboys. Finally, with three weeks to go it's time to make their playoff and Super Bowl predictions. This will be the last episode until January due to the Christmas breakListen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Intro and outro music by www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 35:53 Transcription Available


    Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 39:42 Transcription Available


    In the second edition of the Onside Kick, Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding open by discussing the San Francisco 49ers dominating win over the Green Bay Packers. They then go on to talk about the Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans among others. They also debate who is the best overall team in the NFL. Finally ending by previewing the Thanksgiving games this Thursday and a few big games on the weekendIntro and outro music by https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

    Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 39:55 Transcription Available


    The first edition of the Onside Kick podcast with Sam Carroll and Brandon Spalding. We open by discussing Myles Garrett’s suspension. After that we move on to talk about Lamar Jackson’ case for being the league MVP, the Houston Texans, the Minnesota Vikings’ comeback against the Denver Broncos, the Atlanta Falcons second straight win and the Cam Newton situation in Carolina. Finally we close by previewing a few of the upcoming week 12 games including the Cowboys facing off against the Patriots and the Green Bay Packers travelling to San Francisco to challenge the Jimmy Garoppolo lead 49ers.Intro and outro music by https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/epic

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