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Join Charles McDonald and his friends for conversations surrounding the NFL. On and off the field, no subjects are untouchable thanks to our love/hate relationship with football.

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    • Aug 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    An attempt at Evergreen Takes from the first week of NFL Preseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 68:02


    The Exempt List is back this week with an update on the show from Charles before he's joined by longtime friend Justis Mosqueda of SB Nation to go over the first week of preseason football. An attempt at takes were made before the rambling started. Just because most of the starters are sitting doesn't mean the takes have to as well. Also, Scoob from the Trill Withers Show might be the baddest man on the planet.

    Matt Harmon! Dissecting the Young, Newly Generationally Rich Wide Receivers in the NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 53:20


    Matt Harmon of Yahoo! Fantasy joined Charles on the Exempt List this week to go over the Deshaun Watson suspension, Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross getting in trouble for tampering, and the four wide receivers that got paid this summer. A.J. Brown, Deebo Samuel, Terry McLaurin and D.K. Metcalf all got the bag this summer. Harmon pulls out some Reception Perception data to detail what it means moving forward.

    The NFC East preview that Washington Commanders Fans Don't Need (feat. Domonique Foxworth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 56:06


    ESPN's Domonique Foxworth hopped on the Exempt List this week to talk all this NFC East. The Giants new coaching staff, the Commanders defensive line, and how the Eagles and Cowboys stack up against each other are all covered here. Well, the Commanders didn't get too much love, but Dan Snyder jokes were made!

    The NFC West and the Changed Quarterback Landscape with Diante Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 67:07


    Diante Lee of The Athletic joined the Exempt List this week to preview the NFC West! The Seahawks and 49ers have undergone big changes at quarterback, the Cardinals are debuting the smallest passing game in NFL history and the Rams have an even bigger discrepancy between the top and middle-class of their roster as they try to repeat.

    AFC East Preview with Conor Orr of the Monday Morning Quarterback

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 69:32


    Charles, fresh off a bout with COVID-19, joined up with Conor Orr to reminisce about something that made both of them feel worse: covering the New York Jets. The Jets and the rest of the AFC East get put under the microscope this week. Are the Bills the best team in the league? What's next for Mac and Tua? All that and more discussed.

    Previewing the Wild AFC North! with Justis Mosqueda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 72:16


    Justis Mosqueda of SB Nation and Acme Packing Co. joins the show to preview the AFC North, starting with the Browns and their Deshaun Watson problem. Are the Steelers the least talented team in the division? Also, the Ravens could re-join the AFC's elite over the Bengals this year.

    AFC South Mailbag! with The Ringer's Steven Ruiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 54:22


    Steven Ruiz of The Ringer joined the show this week to go over the AFC South effuse praise for Jaguars second year quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The Titans hit a mini-rebuild, the Texans are Just Fine for where they are, while the Colts might be gearing up have one of the best offenses in the NFL.

    AFC West mailbag with THE HISTORY CHANNEL'S Kaelen Jones!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 63:20


    Kaelen Jones, currently with The History Channel and formerly of The Ringer and The Athletic, stopped by to breakdown the absolutely loaded AFC West. Each one of the Raiders, Chiefs, Chargers and Broncos underwent major roster changes to try and get closer to capturing the Lombardi Trophy. Charles and Kaelen break down the teams and answer questions along the way.

    NFC North Mailbag with Derrik Klassen! Are the Packers and Lions Going in Opposite Directions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 46:08


    NFC North analysis/mailbag with Derrik Klassen of Football Outsiders and Bleacher Report. The Packers might have the best defense in the NFL on paper, the Bears are just hanging out, the Vikings are still an intriguing team and the Lions have a sturdy foundation to continue rebuilding on.

    NFC South Mailbag with Bill Barnwell! Laughing at the Saints... Falcons... and Panthers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 60:08


    After 8 episodes Charles has run out of podcast ideas, so he has decided to do mailbag episodes (with a guest) for each division in the NFL. First up, the powerful Bill Barnwell and they kick things off by putting the Falcons six feet under. Fitting!

    ”All In” Teams with Ollie Connolly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 61:16


    Ollie Connolly of the Read-Optional Substack joined The Exempt List this week to go over some teams that, maybe accidentally, are all in on the 2022 NFL Season. The 49ers can get moving in the right direction with a big season from Trey Lance, the Cardinals are the most confusing team in the NFL and the Panthers have done th saddest 360 in NFL History.

    Tyler R. Tynes, Gail Bean and Ben Solak. In ONE Show.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 82:16


    Gail Bean of Snowfall on FX and Tyler R. Tynes of GQ join Charles to talk television, careers and unfortunate Falcons fandom. That's followed by a quick pivot to football with Ben Solak, focusing on teams that kicked off their franchise rebuild this offseason.

    Michael-Shawn Dugar Is Here! Keeping the Seahawks Relevant

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 50:07


    One of the best beats in the world, Michael-Shawn Dugar, joins the show this week. The Exempt List is doing its best to keep the Seahawks relevant, despite Pete Carroll and John Schneider trying to destroy it.

    Mina Kimes (and Lenny) Are Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 53:51


    Mina Kimes, after a wild 2022 NFL Draft, joins Charles to outline what your team did to royally screw up their next seven seasons... and, if we have time, maybe a good selection or two.

    2022 NFL Draft Round 1 - Reactions and Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 45:56


    Justis Mosqueda joins the show again to decipher the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, do a deep dive on Cole Strange's background as a draft dodger and repeatedly call Drake London a slow wide receiver.

    2022 NFL Draft Preview: QBs and the Guys Who Protect Them (Mike Tice, Derrik Klassen and Jordan Reid)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 98:12


    Former NFL head coach and offensive line coach Mike Tice joined The Exempt List to discuss the offensive tackle prospects, drafting Randy Moss and his own process as an undrafted player in the 1980s. Derrik Klassen of Football Outsiders and Jordan Reid join to dissect the quarterback prospects and where they fit in the NFL.

    The Two High Reunion! with Seth Galina and Diante Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 65:44


    After one year on air, the critically acclaimed Two high Podcast abruptly ended... until now. Seth Galina of PFF and Diante Lee of the Athletic join Charles for a horribly nerdy conversation on all the legit prospects on UGA's defense and the types of bodies teams are looking for on the edge in this era of defense.

    Marshall Newhouse Relives His Crazy NFL Draft Process | Draft Prospect Hot Takes with Justis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 54:41


    We made it to Episode 2 on deadline! 10-year NFL veteran Marshall Newhouse tells his own story about being drafted, the wild draft process, Dwayne Haskins and how we talk about people while they're here. But we start with Justis Mosqueda for an extremely unstructured convo about EDGE prospects, Kenny Pickett, and gambling on aspects of your everyday life.

    Charles McDonald and his 24 Friends Throw a Block Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 131:17


    Welcome to the first episode of The Exempt List! Charles McDonald and 24 of his friends discuss just exactly what the podcast should be about and hit uncharted waters along the way. Guests on the show range from Dominique Foxworth to Pablo Torre to Mina Kimes to Tyler R. Tynes. You'll have to listen to find out the rest, as they all help Charles figure out what the hell this show is going to be.

    Introducing 'The Exempt List'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 1:25


    Join us on April 6 for Episode 1 - featuring dozens of Charles McDonald's friends as we try to figure out what the heck this show is going to be about... together.   Underdog Fantasy Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnderdogFantasy   And freaking sign up for Underdog Fantasy! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-underedog-football-show

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