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Hosted by Brandon Thorn, Trench Warfare will take a deep dive into offensive & defensive line play. This is a podcast for coaches, players and students of the game. Brandon will also discuss other relevant topics around the NFL and feature a variety of football guests.

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  • Oct 23, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 32m AVG DURATION
  • 49 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Trench Warfare

Film Session Update

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 32:46


Brandon gives an update on what he's seen from offensive and defensive linemen around the league in his latest film session.

Film Study

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 32:34


Brandon goes over standout players and storylines from his most recent film study.

Broncos LG Dalton Risner

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 27:13


Dalton Risner of the Denver Broncos joins Brandon on the Trench Warfare Podcast in this episode.

Damon "Snacks" Harrison

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 28:45


This week on Trench Warfare Brandon will take a deep dive into the career of Damon "Snacks" Harrison with Harrison joining him on this week's installment.

Marshall Newhouse Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 32:00


On this episode of Trench Warfare, Brandon speaks with free agent offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse.

Orlando Brown Jr. Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 33:34


Brandon opens the show with an update on the world of offensive and defensive linemen in the NFL, and then speaks with Ravens OL Orlando Brown Jr.

Lane Johnson

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 24:46


Lane Johnson joins Brandon on this week's edition of Trench Warfare! This is a great great conversation and we hope you enjoy it!

Craig Roh

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 36:41


Brandon talks to Craigf Roh about defensive line tactics, his upcoming release of his "Pass Rush Bible" instructional book and many other exciting things!

Tra Thomas

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 32:24


Brandon is joined this week by former Eagles left tackle Tra Thomas

Geoff Schwartz

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 27:48


Geoff Schwartz joins Brandon in the latest edition of Trench Warfare.

Justin Pugh

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 27:01


Graham Glasgow

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 26:22


Broncos lineman Graham Glasgow joins Brandon to talk NFL this week.

Bryan Bulaga

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 41:34


Brandon is joined by Chargers RT Bryan Bulaga to discuss everything going on in the NFL.

Mitchell Schwartz

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 19:56


Brandon talks about college OL prospects as well as his scouting work on NFL offensive linemen, then interviews Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Mitchell Schwartz.

Bob Sturm

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 43:51


Brandon is joined by Bob Sturm, the Dallas Cowboys' writer for The Athletic.

All Underrated OL Teams

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 34:57


Duke Manyweather returns to the show to help Brandon give their all underrated offensive line team.

All Pro OL Teams (Featuring Duke Manyweather)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 47:40


Brandon is joined by offensive line expert Duke Manyweather to give their 2019 All Pro offensive line teams.

The Alabama O-Line

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 32:20


This week Brandon does his Week 15 film study and is joined by Alabama offensive linemen Jedrick Willis & Alex Leatherwood

Alex Mirabal

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 25:40


Brandon this week talks with Oregon Assistant Offensive Line Coach Alex Mirabal. They discuss the dominance of the Ducks unit and in particular Penei Sewell.

Brian Allen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 34:38


Brandon is joined by Rams' center, Brian Allen. They discuss Allen's recent injury, and what it's going to be like to watch the rest of the Rams' season from the sideline.

Week 10 Notes: Standout Players, Disappointing Performances, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 41:42


Brandon takes us around the league in Week 10, highlighting the best and worst performances that stood out in each game. He breaks down Chandler Jones, Vita Vea and a whole lot more in the episode. Thank you to the presenting sponsors Indochino, Harry's, and Roman. Take a listen!

Terron Armstead

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 19:03


This week Brandon sits down to talk with New Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead. Terron discusses protecting for Teddy Bridgewater & how effective his unit has been so far in 2019.

Mike Golic Jr.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 23:29


Brandon sits down with ESPN college football analyst Mike Golic Jr. to discuss his current work, his time at Notre Dam & in the NFL, what he likes most about Cowboy offensive lineman Zach Martin, and his view on some of the best O-Line units in college football.

Ryan Jensen & Mark Schlereth

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 34:51


Brandon Thorn is back with a double dose of interviews. First, Buccaneers Center Ryan Jensen joins Brandon to discuss the Bucs big week 4 win over the Rams. Then Brandon talks to 3 time Super Bowl Champion, Mark Schlereth, and gains some insight on his 12 year NFL career.

Week 2 Film Review

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 19:15


Brandon looks at film & reviews some of the best line play from Week 2 and how it might impact the upcoming week in the NFL.

Ross Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 28:53


Brandon's guest this week is former NFL offensive lineman and current media personality Ross Tucker. Ross goes into his playing background and gives his analysis on some of the best current o-line units.

All About the O-Line

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 53:59


Brandon breaks down NFL offensive lines, including who he believes are the best O-linemen in the league. Then The Ringer's Robert Mays joins the show, discussing the NFL offensive line "State of the Union," and building the ultimate starting five in the trenches.

Olin Kreutz

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 27:21


This week Brandon has longtime Bears center Olin Kreutz on the podcast. Olin discusses his training techniques as a player, some of the best defensive tackles he went up against, and his thoughts on the Bears' transition at the center position for the 2019 season.

Herb Hand

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 35:12


Brandon is back with Texas offensive line coach Herb Hand as his guest. Herb discusses in depth techniques to playing all positions on the offensive line.

Colts Offensive Line

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 42:42


In the third episode of the Colt 45 podcast, host Zach Hicks is joined by Brandon Thorn of The Athletic and Host of the Trench Warfare podcast. They talk extensively about the Colts switching offensive line coaches as well as going in-depth on the offensive line group as a whole.

Browns Offensive Line Study

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 28:05


Brandon joins Jake Burns on Browns Film Breakdown to discuss all things Browns offensive line. How they will look under new offensive line coach James Campen, if Greg Robinson can sustain his second half of 2018 play, will Corbett be the answer at RG, and is J.C. Tretter worth re-signing long-term.

Ronnie Stanley

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 31:42


Brandon Thorn answers all of your questions in the mailbag and is joined by Ravens left tacke Ronnie Stanley.

Richmond Webb

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 25:25


On this episode of The Trench Warfare Podcast, former Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Richmond Webb joins host Brandon Thorn to discuss his career and break down the offensive line position.bluewirepods.com

Damien Woody

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 32:16


Brandon sits down with the great Damian Woody to discuss training camp, philosophy of the game, what he learned from Bill Belicheck, and his experience transitioning into the media.

Ryan Jensen

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 32:25


This week Brandon talks shop with current Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen.

Willie Anderson

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 48:20


This week Brandon sits down with former Bengals and Ravens offensive lineman Willie Anderson to talk about his career along with his thoughts on blocking techniques and how the position is being taught today.

Bill Bedenbaugh

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 25:23


This week Brandon sits down with Oklahoma offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh to discuss what was the best offensive line unit in the country in 2018.

Mason Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019 17:30


Brandon's guest this week is Washington State O-Line coach Mason Miller, who discusses how the Cougars coach a different brand of offensive lineman. Plus they discuss Miller's time at Valdosta State and how his former pupil, Eagles 1st round pick Andre Dillard, will transition to the NFL.

Ben Fennell

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 40:37


Brandon is joined by guest Ben Fennell of the NFL Network to discuss offensive line prospects and the upcoming NFL Draft.bluewirepods.com

Brent Key

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 29:50


Georgia Tech Assistant Head Coach and Run Game Coordinator Brent Key joins Brandon Thorn on Trench Warfare. They discuss his past as a player and break down the offensive linemen entering this year's NFL draft.

Dwayne Ledford

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 34:45


Brandon is joined by Louisville's Offensive Coordinator and OL Coach Dwayne Ledford. They discuss how Ledford got into coaching, and what Ledford does as a run game coordinator. Brandon also discusses how the perspective of playing the line has changed in the last 10-15 years. For more podcasts like this, check out bluewirepods.com.

Jon Ledyard

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 46:55


This week Brandon is joined by Jon Ledyard of The Draft Network to discuss some of key offensive lineman that were traded, the Raiders deal for Trent Brown, and other early offensive live signings.

Episode 6: NFL Combine with Duke Manyweather

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 34:13


Brandon sits down with Duke Manyweather to discus their trip the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. They discuss Brandon's first trip, how scouts judge linemen at the combine as well as how some of the top prospects performed. Fore more podcasts like this, check out bluewirepods.com

Episode 5 with special guest Terron Armstead

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 27:22


Brandon sits down with Terron Armstead before the NFL Combine. They discuss Terron's career path, combine experiences, and what to look out for in Indianapolis this week.

Episode 4: Draft Combine with Frank Ragnow

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 30:12


Episode 3: T.J. Lang

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 45:09


This week Brandon breaks down the upcoming offensive line free agent class and talks about who the best available might be. Brandon then sits down with Detroit Lions guard T.J. Lang to discuss his switch from defensive line to offensive line in college & how his early days with the Packers impacted his professional career.

Episode 2: Super Bowl Recap featuring Mitchell Schwartz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 41:23


Brandon dives into a Super Bowl recap, including how the Patriots were able to handle the Rams' front seven. He sits down with Mitchell Schwartz to discuss how the star studded OL room in Cleveland helped him after the draft, and the impact the guys have on his game today. He also discusses some of the hardest things, and players, to defend. For more podcasts like this, check out bluewirepods.com.

Episode 1: Joe Staley

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 47:22


Description: Brandon introduces the podcast and breaks down the match up of offensive vs. defensive lines in the Super Bowl. He also sits down with Joe Staley where they discuss the beginning of his career, and how he's able to stay at the top of the game even 12 years in.bluewirepods.com

Blue Wire Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 1:32


Brandon introduces Trench Warfare and exactly what he'll be podding about when it comes to offensive and defensive line play.bluewirepods.com

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