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Steelers and Browns fans collide as Nick Angelo and Simon Siegel discuss, debate, and laugh about everything NFL through the lens of their respected teams. This is not a "hot take" style podcast, Nick and Simon are friends and respect each others sports fandoms. They actually like each other... exce…

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    Week 12: The Thanksgiving Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 38:36


    Send us a textIt's a full house this week for the Rivals as they give thanks for all things football. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 12: Rivalry Week, Fantasy Matchups, & The Return of Mr. Cutlets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 39:48


    Send us a textWeek 12 of the NFL Season is here and tonight we see the Rustbelt Rivalry. Nick's Steelers go into Cleveland to play Simon's Browns. See who's picking who as well as the rest of the games as we take our trip around the league. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 11: Learning How to Lose, Finding a Way to Win, & Steelers/Ravens Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 25:12


    Send us a textWeek 11 of the NFL season is upon us and Nick flys solo for a quick, 2 minute offense, for this weeks episode. Join him as he takes the trip around the league and gives his picks, fantasy advice, and his Steelers preview. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 10: Trade Deadline Aftermath, Sam Darnold is Good, & Saquan is Great.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 30:16


    Send us a textThe NFL Season kicks off with the week 10 matchups and Nick flys solo on this ep to give you his picks, fantasy advice, and of course talks Steelers!Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 9: The Jameis Experience, Baker v Taylor, and Doofus of The Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 45:19


    Send us a textNFL week 9 is here on Halloween and we got all the tricks and treats you need to help make your picks and set your fantasy lineups. Plus after a Browns victory, Simon is a feeling revitalized enough to try to convince Nick TJ Watt is "ok"Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 8: Deshaun's Gone, Simon's Back, & Russ is Cooking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 56:53


    Send us a textThe NFL week 8 season is getting underway and so are all the trade rumors. Nick welcomes back Simon as the two rivals talk trades, fantasy, and of course Steelers and Browns football. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 7: Trade Fallout, The Return of Chubb, & The London Jags

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 36:39


    Send us a textIt's time for the NFL season's week 7 and Nick is flying solo on this episode. Listen along as be talks about his Steelers in primetime, quarterback changes, the return of Nick Chubb and how it's totally unfair for the Jags to stay overseas. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 6: Hot Seats Heating Up, Bo Nix is Good, and OMG The New York Mets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 47:48


    Send us a textNFL week 6 is upon us and Nick and Charlie waste no time calling out the Jets for a bad front office move. Same goes with the Jaguars. They also take the trip around the league and give you picks, upsets, and some fantasy football advice. ft. Aaron Rodgers, Garrett Wilson, Robert Salah, Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, Calleb Williams, Kyler Murry, Jordan Love, Joe Flacco, Josh Downs, Drake Maye, Spencer Rattler, Deshaun Watson, Saquan Barkley, Jayden Daniels, Austin Eckler, Lamar Jackson, Bo Nix, TJ Watt, George Pickens, Maxx Crosby, Jared Goff, Dak Prescott, Jaylen Tolbert, Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts, Miles Sanders, Daniel Jones, Josh Allen, and more.Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 5: Top 5/ Bottom 5 Update, Aaron Rodgers Misery, & Is It Time for Jameis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 31:52


    Send us a textWe are a quarter of the way through the 2024 NFL season and the rivals are feeling quite different heading into week 5. Simon is still holding onto Guardians baseball as Nick is confident the Steelers will get back on track in prime time. Plus our Trip Around the League with picks and fantasy football advice.Featuring: Baker Mayfield, Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, Sam Darnold, Andy Dalton, D'andre Swift, Tua, Jalen Ramsey, Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, Jayden Daniels, Joe Flacco, Anthony Richardson, Nico Collins, Tucker Kraft, Jordan Love, Malik Nabers, Wan'dale Robinson, Dak Prescott, George Pickens, Justin Fields, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Taylor Swift, and more.Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 4: Steelers Undefeated, 49er's Are Depleted, & Everyone's Eating in Buffalo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 43:54


    Send us a textWeek 4 is here in the NFL season and Nick's Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-0, where as Simon's Browns are struggling. Take our trip around the league with us and find out who's going to win, lose, break out for fantasy football, and which teams might need to start panicking.Featuring: Josh Allen, Brock Purdy, Tyreek Hill, CeeDee Lamb, Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson, Mike Tomlin, Justin Fields, Malik Nabbers, George Kittle, Juan Jennings, Jordan Love, Derwin James, Maxx Crosby, Debo Samuels, and more.Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 3: Full Tilt Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 62:20


    Send us a textIt's only been 2 weeks in the NFL season, but with favorites losing, underdogs winning, and a whole bunch of injuries, it's easy to be on tilt. But fear not, Nick and Simon coach you through your picks and fantasy football advice. Featuring: Bryce Young, Calleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, TJ Watt, Deshaun Watson, Baker Mayfield, Marvin Harrison Jr., Saquan Barkley, Kirk Cousins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland BrownsSupport the showNick on Instagram

    Week 2: TJ's The GOAT, Baker's The MVP, The Giants Are Bad, and Other Over Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 55:57


    Send us a textWeek 1 of the 2024 NFL season is in the books and boy there are a lot of over reactions going around. But are they valid? Nick and Charlie break down some not-so-false reactions from certain teams, fantasy players, and of course take our Trip Around the League. Featuring, TJ Watt, Dak Prescot, Baker Mayfield, Tank Bigsby, Isiah Likely, Jayden Daniels, Deshaun Watson, Malik Willis, Will Levis, Tom Brady, Tyreek Hill, Josh Allen, Chris Boswell, Brock Purdy, Saquan Barkley, Jordan Mason, Sean Payton, and others. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 1: Season Opener, Tattoo Bets, & The Return of Florida Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 68:06


    Send us a textThe NFL Season kicks off this weekend and Nick and Simon are ready for it. We take our Trip Around the League and give you all of our picks and fantasy nuggets for your Fantasy Football teams. Plus Steelers, Brown, and someone's getting a tattoo. Support the showNick on Instagram

    2024 NFL South Preview PLUS Fantasy Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 45:31


    Send us a Text Message.Nick and Charlie take a trip down south and preview the AFC & NFC South divisions. QB's are the clear question marks headed into the '24 season. Can Stroud do it again? Is Trevor Lawrence gonna live up to the hype? And Is Baker the most reliable player on the Bucs? Plus Fantasy Football advice. Support the Show.Nick on Instagram

    2024 NFL North Preview Plus Fantasy Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 67:02


    Here it is. The Rust Belt Review. Simon & Nick with the help of Charlie dive into the AFC and NFC North divisions. Plus fantasy football outlook on some of the biggetst names in the game. And of course, Steelers and Browns outlooks. Support the Show.Nick on Instagram

    2024 NFL West Preview PLUS Fantasy Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 33:54


    The Rivals head out West to the divisions of both the AFC & NFC Champions. But can anyone actually compete with the 49ers and Chiefs? Plus Fantasy Nuggets. Support the Show.Nick on Instagram

    2024 NFL East Preview PLUS Fantasy Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 43:10


    We're here. The 2024 season is gearing up and the Rivals are back for season 6! Join Nick, Simon, & Charlie as they take a look at the AFC & NFC East divisions plus give you some key fantasy players to keep an eye on. Support the Show.Nick on Instagram

    The '24 Mock Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 67:32


    First episode of the new season and what better way to kick things off than with a Mock Draft!Support the showNick on Instagram

    SUPER RECAP EPISODE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 36:18


    Folks, we're back to recap the big game. After an unfortunate hiatus, The Rivals are back to talk dynasty, Ben Affleck, and Usher... my goodness, Usher.  Support the showNick on Instagram

    Championship Weekend, Ravens Roll, Lions Roar, and a LIVE Parlay Par-tay!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 48:11


    Only two games left. This weekend we crown the champions of the AFC and NFC. Listen to who we're picking to win. Plus some coaching hires, and a live 5 leg parlay picked on air!Support the showNick on Instagram

    Divisional Round, Baker, CJ, Eminem, & Getting Bounced from The Playoffs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 47:45


    Headed into the NFL Divisional Round, both the Steelers and the Browns are no longer in the tournament. So who's going to win it all? Hopefully not Baltimore. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Super Wild Card Weekend, Steelers In, Browns In, & Swifties Subscribing to Peacock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 83:42


    The NFL post-season is upon us. The Steelers, Browns, and even Charlie's Buc's have all made the tournament. Take our special playoff edition of trip around the league plus Black Monday, our final top 5/bottom 5, and the award predictions.  Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 18, Playoff Scenarios, Resting Your Starters, & The Terrible Towel Curse!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 79:03


    NFL week 18. The last week of the regular season and the Browns are in... The Steelers are not. What's got to happen this weekend for Pittsburgh to make the post-season, and who else will be headed to the NFL playoffs, and who will be hitting the links?Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 17, The Still-Alive-Steelers, AFC Best Browns? & The John Elway Curse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 50:40


    Two more weeks left in the NFL season. The Steelers are still alive for the playoffs and the Browns are still alive for the #1 seed in the AFC. Simon and Nick discuss the possible outcomes for both teams as well as give you some Fantasy advice for the week's Championship Finals. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 16, Christmas Wishes, Baker's Revenge, & The State of Emergency in Pittsburgh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 62:29


    There's only 3 weeks left in the NFL season and the playoff chase is getting tight. Simon feels good about the Browns, where Nick has an interesting take on Coach Tomlin and the Steelers. Take the trip around the league and listen for some fantasy playoff nuggets too. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 15, Cry Baby Chiefs, More Backup QB's, & Fantasy Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 84:39


    The Steelers are losing, the Browns are winning, and the Chiefs are crying. Take the trip around the league and get all your picks and fantasy nuggets just in time for the playoff run. Plus, is Mike Tomlin on the hot seat?Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 14, Top 5/Bottom 5, Backup QB's, and The FSU Debacle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 58:52


    NFL's week 14 is here and both the Steelers and the Browns are coming off disapointing losses, but hey, at least they're not Florida State. Nick and Simon take their trip around the league and talk all thing Football. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 13, The Return of Aaron Rodgers, Joe Flacco, & Evacuate the Studio!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 40:46


    Nick & Charlie dive into the week 13, NFL matchups and talk Fantasy Football playoffs. Plus coaches getting fired, Joe Flacco the Cleveland Brown, and The Steelers new look offense. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 12, Browns/Steelers Aftermath & No More Fire Canada Chants

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 62:53


    Week 12, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and a whole bunch of mediocrity. Join us as we discuss the Browns/Steelers aftermath, the firing of Matt Canada, and actually give thanks for the Detroit Lions.  P.S. Go Buckeyes!Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 11, Rivalry Week Pt. 2. Enter DTR

    Play Episode Play 22 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 51:45


    The Cleveland Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers in this week 11 matchup in the NFL and this game could mean the division. Can the Browns win without Deshaun Watson? Was Nick's prediction on DTR accurate? Plus the Trip Around the League and Fantasy Nuggets. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 10, Top 5/Bottom 5 Update, The Stupid Ravens, & Shut Up Mike Greenberg!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 46:56


    The NFL season is headed into week 10 and the Rivals deliver an updated Top 5/Bottom 5 with a lot of new names. Plus Fantasy Nuggets, the Trip Around the League, and Nick has a special message for Mike Greenberg.Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 9, Hot Seats, Trade Deets, & Bad QB's EVERYWHERE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 63:19


    NFL week 9 is here, and boy, the QB's starting this week, are, well... stink. We also review the trade deadline, the coaching hot seat, and take our trip around the league. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 8, Trades, Super Fans, & Is Josh Allen Broken?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 48:29


    We're almost halfway through the NFL season and the trade deadline looms. We explore potential landing spots for trade bait, drop some fantasy nuggets, and of course take our trip around the league. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 7, Welcome Back & Backups

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 52:18


    THE RUST BELT RIVALS ARE BACK.   We talk Steelers, Browns, take our Trip Around the League, drop Fantasy Nuggets, and have a whole lot of fun!Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 6, Quarter Season Awards, The Return of Cooper, & The Golden Bachelor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 55:05


    We're about 25% of the way through the NFL season and we dish out some quarter season awards for on the field and in fantasy. Plus we take our trip around the league, talk Cooper and Puka combos, and Nick comes to a wild conclusion. Bonus... Big Announcement Possibly in the WorksSupport the showNick on Instagram

    Week 5, Top 5/Bottom 5, Giant's Get Sacked, & Is It Time to Root AGAINST The Steelers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 33:05


    Nick heads into week 5 with his updated Top 5 / Bottom 5 and drops some Fantasy Nuggets during the Trip Around the League. Plus, is it time to start tanking as a Steelers fan to get one of the top QBs in next year's draft? Nick explains his thoughts. Support the showNick on Instagram

    Week 4, The Dolphins Are Still Scoring, Justin Fields, & Taylor Swift

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 39:48


    We're headed into the NFL's week 4 matchups that feature a game in England, the high-powered Dolphins in Bill's Mafia, and the newest Kansas City Chief's fan. Plus all the Fantasy Nuggets or your fantasy football lineups. Support the show

    Week 3, No Time to Panic!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 40:59


    Nick is flying solo on this episode as he takes the trip around the league and gives his picks and fantasy nuggets. Plus, there's no reason to panic if your team hasn't looked good, and the Nick Chub injury just flat-out stinks. Support the show

    Week 2, Rivalry Week, Overreactions, & Way Too Early Top 5/ Bottom 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 77:09


    After a monumental start to the NFL season, That Football Show gives there way too early Top 5/ Bottom 5 and of course talk about the Aaron Rodgers injury. Plus it's rivalry week, and the old Rust Belt Rivalry gets heated.Support the show

    Week 1, Hamstrings, Dart Throws, & Fantasy Nuggets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 61:15


    It's Here! The 2023 NFL season is officially underway and the IR is already getting crowded. We take our Trip Around the League giving you our picks, predictions, and of course, Fantasy Nuggets!Support the show

    The 2023 AFC Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 72:57


    That Football Show is back with the American Football Conference preview. Join Nick, Simon, and Charlie as they go division by division with predictions, fantasy nuggets, and of course, some Steelers and Browns rivalry talk.Support the show

    The 2023 NFC Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 69:38


    That Football Show previews the NFC divisions by division. Is the East the best? Is the South the worst? And has the North become the most exciting? Plus Fantasy Nuggets of which players in each division to keep an eye on during your fantasy draft. Support the show

    New Season! New Name! 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 51:59


    The Rust Belt Rivals are back... well, sort of. It's a brand new season and a brand new look and feel. Join Nick, Simon, and Charlie for their look at the upcoming Fantasy Football season. Plus they talk about the state of the running back in the NFL. 

    Post-Draft Recap, The NFL Schedule, & Oh No! Not The Jets!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 50:43


    The 2023 NFL schedule has just been announced and the Rivals take a "way too early" trip around the league picking some marquee matchups. Plus the NFL Draft has come and gone. Who won? Who lost? And who made us just laugh out loud... it was the Raiders, as usual. 

    *BONUS EPISODE* Draft Prospect Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 44:18


    It's Draft Day, and Nick gives a little extra bonus talk on the individuals that will become NFL players this weekend. Circle the names and keep an eye on some of these guys you may not know. 

    2023 NFL Draft Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 56:32


    It's draft time! The magical time of year when every team still has hope for the future. Join the Rivals as they deliver their 1st round mock draft, talk predictions, and prospects as they get ready to enter the war room! Carolina is on the clock. 

    Free Agency Recap, The Lamar Saga, & Opening Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 70:20


    The Rivals drop by on Opening Day to give a quick recap on the NFL Free Agency, the Lamar Jackson saga, and Aaron Rodgers. Plus the 2-minute drill returns as Simon and Nick check in with the Browns and Steelers. 

    Franchise Tags, Free Agency, & The Return of the Tight End

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 75:34


    Time to put last season to bed and start looking ahead... hey that rhymed. The Rivals take a long look at the Raven's franchise tag on Lamar Jackson, The Giants. Aaron Rodgers, talk combine and even give some free agency predictions. 

    Super Bowl LVII, Lebron the GOAT, Prop Bets, & Brett Favre is a Jerk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 60:15


    It's Super Bowl week and the Rivals are giving you their picks (although one of them can't seem to make up his mind) plus their prop bets and party menu for the big game. Plus they pay respect to Lebron James and talk about other sports records that will never be beaten.

    Championship Recap, Conspiracy Theories, & Tayler Lewin Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 54:24


    It's the week before the Super Bowl and the Rivals take a look back at Championship weekend and the Eagle's dominance and the "Chiefs Conspiracy." Plus tough break for the Bengals, TJ Watt, the Pro-Bowl, and even a little trivia. 

    Championship Weekend, Burrowhead Stadium, & What Were The Cowboys Doing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 39:27


    It's the AFC & NFC Championship Game weekend and Nick and Charlie give their predictions for the game as well as take a look back at the divisional round. They also question the Jets new coaching hire as well as the Cowboys game-ending Annexation of Puerto Rico formation.

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