Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant

In Episode 27 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant host Ken Anderson rants with Andy Villamarzo, National Championship team owner and player. Andy shares his football journey and the reason he started his own team and how Covid has affected semi-pro ball in Florida.ENJOY!!!

In Episode 26 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant, host Ken Anderson welcomes Tex Hamilton to the show. Tex shares his journey including growing up in Texas and moving to Brooklyn, culture shock, and how he found semi-pro football. ENJOY!!!

In Episode 25 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant host Ken Anderson rants with 7 time Championship Coach Fred Reese. Fred shares his journey from college through today! Fred has seen the maturation of football on all levels and shares his thoughts on the game. A must for a true football fan. ENJOY!!!

In Episode 24 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant, host Ken Anderson rants with former player Bobby "High School" Ward. Bobby shares his semi-pro career and what he's been up to lately. HINT: He's having F.U.N. daily!! Part 2 of 2 part interview.

In Episode 23 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant, host Ken Anderson rants with former player Bobby "High School" Ward. Bobby shares his semi-pro career and what he's been up to lately. HINT: He's having F.U.N. daily!! Part 1 of 2 part interview.

In this weeks episode of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant host Ken Anderson rants it up with one of his former coaches Dan Carr. Coach Carr shares his crazy journey as he shares stories from coaching overseas and also in the states. This is Part 2 of 2 in the Dan Carr interview. ENJOY!!!

In this weeks episode of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant host Ken Anderson rants it up with one of his former coaches Dan Carr. Coach Carr shares his crazy journey as he shares stories from coaching overseas and also in the states. This is Part 1 of 2 in the Dan Carr interview. ENJOY!!!

In Episode 20, host Ken Anderson rants with his former teammate Mike Lafex. Mike shares his semi-pro journey and his love for art. He shows us several samples of his amazing drawings and even shares some of his wife's paintings with us. ENJOY!!!

In Episode 19 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant, host Ken Anderson welcomes former teammate and former Semi-Pro Football team owner, Tom Shultz to the show. Tommy rants about playing as Ken's backup, what drove him to start a Revolution in the hometown of the oldest semipro team in America, and what he is up to today. Don't miss this one!! ENJOY!!

In Episode 18 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant we welcome Semi-Pro Athlete Todd Jackson to the show. Todd rants about his high school days, playing college ball, his semi-pro days as a QB, WR and DB. TJ also shares his passion for movie making and acting and his appearance on a popular TV show. ENJOY!!

In Episode 17 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant host Ken Anderson welcomes Hank Pelton, Glens Falls Greenjackets team President. Hank rants on his playing days, the long history of his team and the effects of Covid on his squad. ENJOY!!

In Episode 16 we dedicate this weeks edition of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant to the fallen from 9.11.01...... NEVER FORGET!! Host Ken Anderson welcomes back David "Wolf" Parker who shares several projects he is working on. Wolf talks grandparents that are raising their grandchildren, building a "thicker skin" with #AttitudeShield and Veterans Rant, Rattle and Roll which is dedicated to ending military veterans committing suicide. This is a different type of episode, but one that can help all of us help others. Thanks for listening!!

In Episode 15 of Semi-Pro Rant, host Ken Anderson makes a huge show announcement and welcomes in semi-pro receiver Cody Poston. Cody shares his difficult semi-pro journey as he's had 2 heart surgeries, a concussion and a broken collar bone. Listen in as he shares his store of perseverance!! LET"S RANT!!

In episode 14 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant, host Ken Anderson welcomes his former Offensive Coordinator Sam Kleinbeck. Sam talks about his collegiate days at North Western, being drafted to the Canadian League and his semi-pro days. Listen in as he talks about his current MMA gym and promotions business. An episode you won't want to miss. ENJOY!!

In Episode 13 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant co-hosts Jamie Hantke and Ken Anderson rant with 5 time National Champion quarterback Doby Howard. Doby talks about his time with the Monroe County Sting, his National Championships and his career at the arena level. ENJOY!!

In Episode 12 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant we welcome Syracuse Strong General Manager and Defensive Coordinator Chris Gorman to the show. Chris rants about his 20 plus years in the sport and what it took for him to get 2 different Syracuse teams to a National Title game. ENJOY!!

In Episode 11 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant co-hosts Jamie Hantke and Ken Anderson welcome special guest James Chaplin to the show. James rants about his football journey and also dives into his MMA fighting career. Listen in as the three former Syracuse Shock members talk about James and how he developed his never quit attitude!! ENJOY!!!

In Episode 10 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant host Ken Anderson goes solo as he rants about what happened this week in sports, MLB, Iron Mike Tyson's comeback and NFL canceling all preseason games. Ken welcomes special guest TJ Williams. TJ is a Canadian football player who now plays semi-pro ball in the US. Listen in as TJ shares his football journey and talks about his new business. An episode you just wont want to miss. ENJOY!!!

In Episode 9 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant, co-hosts Jamie Hantke and Ken Anderson rant about MLL lacrosse, MLB, Derrick Henry's new contract and JJ Watt stating players want to play, but..... They Welcome this weeks pecial guest Rashad Palmer from the Texas Colts. Rashad talks about his football journey and how he found semi-pro ball, or did it find him!! He talks of covid in Houston, some leagues are playing while others choose to take the safer road. Rashad talk about his new found love for the Strongman competition and his goal of going pro. Another episode you just don't want to miss. ENJOY!!!

In Episode 8 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant host Ken Anderson welcomes back co-host Jamie Hantke as he returns from assignment (camping). They rant about what got Jamie fired up this week on social media, 4th of July festivities, MLB players opting to sit out the season due to the Corona Virus, The NY Yankees 60 game schedule and Patrick Mahomes' record setting contract. They welcome their special guest Craig James, former DI and Arena Football player, current owner of the Duval Raiders (Jax, FL). Craig tells of his life growing up through football, his college and arena days and what got him into Semi-Pro ball. An episode you don't want to miss!! ENJOY!!!

In Episode 7 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant, Host Ken Anderson and special guest host David "Wolf" Parker rant about the newly released MLB schedule, NFL cancelling the H.O.F. game and ceremonies, and Dak's franchise tag deal! They welcome special guest Leroy Collins who shares his incredible true story where he went from a wheelchair to the NFL. Leroy shares many of his football stories, his book, and future plans. This is an episode any true sports fan just doesn't want to miss. Enjoy!!

On Episode 6 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant host Ken Anderson and special guest host David "Wolf" Parker rant on multiple subjects including a touching Father's Day weekend with shared personal stories. Special guest Vishaun Grissett of the Jacksonville Spartans tells of his playing days, injuries and the struggles to keep his team alive. Don't miss this episode!!! Enjoy!!!

In Episode 5 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant co-hosts Jamie Hantke and Ken Anderson rant about the reception of their show from fans who have reached out to them with some pretty great insight. They welcome this weeks special guest Ryan Job, who played Quarterback and co -owns the Troy's Fighting Irish. Ryan discusses why he started a team, the obstacles he's faced along the way and gives us a great look behind the curtain as to what it really takes to start a SUCCESSFUL semi-pro football team. Enjoy!!

In Episode 4 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant co-hosts Jamie Hantke and Ken Anderson rant over the NBA, MLB and the NFL getting back to business. They welcome former semi-pro offensive lineman Stephen Taylor as they discuss his time playing college QB at Wisconsin and his path to semi-pro football lineman. Stephen also discusses his quest to earn his pro card as a body builder. The show finished with Jamie and Ken discussing 2 crazy fights that took place in their rookie seasons playing semi-pro. Don't miss these ridiculous happenings. Enjoy!!!

In the inaugural episode of the Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant co-hosts Jamie Hantke and Ken Anderson introduce themselves and the basis behind this podcast series. They welcome you to listen in as you hear their history in the sport of semi-pro football and their goals and ambition to spread the word and knowledge of this grass roots version of American football!

In Episode 3 of Semi-Pro Gridiron Rant co-hosts Jamie Hantke and Ken Anderson rant about Hafthor (Thor) Bjornsson announcing his retirement from Strongman after a tweet released by fellow competitor Eddie Hall. Jamie and Ken also discuss the corona virus effects on semi pro leagues the EFL (Empire Football League) and the NFA (Northeastern Football Alliance). They welcome former semi-pro quarterback Chris Bresnahan to the show as they discuss his college days at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), his time with the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Storm. Other topic include the Gov. Greg Abbott from the state of Texas allowing fans back into professional sports stadiums

In Episode 2 co-hosts Jamie Hantke and Ken Anderson "rant" about current events in MMA, MLB, NFL, and the world of strongman competition. They also welcome their first guest to the show, 2 time Semi-Pro Football National Champion, Coach David "Wolf" Parker. They go in depth on Wolf's semi-pro football career as a player and as a coach.