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Carmen Vitali and Nikki Kay open the show with their thoughts and reactions to the USA's victory over Australia in their second World Cup match! Friend of the show Dave Helman from The Athletic Football Show joins to discuss some recent NFL offseason storylines. Carmen and Nikki then discuss the Knicks winning the NBA championship before looking ahead to the rest of the offseason as we head into Tuesday's NBA draft! NBA reporter Mark Medina joins the show to weigh in with some thoughts of his own. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "The Do's and the Don'ts" and a Feel-Good Story of the Week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carmen Vitali and Tracy Sandler open the show discussing all the latest in the NBA Conference Finals. Do the Spurs have a chance at coming back in their series against the Thunder? OKC team reporter Nick Gallo joins the show to share his thoughts. Are the Knicks to the Finals a foregone conclusion at this point? Kate Rooney from Pix 11 News in New York joins to weigh in. Later, Tracy and Nikki talk some NFL, reacting to the latest update on Malik Nabers' knee injury, Matthew Stafford's contract extension, Aaron Rodgers returning to Pittsburgh and more! Plus, more fun with a new edition of "The Do's and the Don'ts" and a Feel-Good Story of the Week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carmen Vitali and Tracy Sandler open the show discussing all of their biggest takeaways from the NFL schedule release! They share some predictions before Dave Helman of The Athletic Football Show joins to weigh in with a few of his own. Carmen and Tracy also talk some NBA Playoffs, reacting to sweeps by the Thunder and Knicks, a series win for the Spurs, and previewing game 7 of the Pistons vs. Cavaliers series. NBA insider Mark Medina joins the show to discuss LeBron's future and more! Later, they talk about the NFL's streaming problem. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "The Do's and the Don'ts" and a Feel-Good Story of the Week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carmen Vitali and Tracy Sandler open the show discussing all the latest in the NBA Playoffs! They take a look at how some of their pre-playoff predictions have played out so far, and weigh in on all the Lakers vs. the Refs drama. Marcus Thompson from The Athletic joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts. Carmen and Tracy also talk some NFL, discussing Aaron Rodgers and his still-looming decision, highlighting some important rookie classes, and more! Saints reporter Katherine Terrell from ESPN joins to share some insight on New Orleans' offseason so far. Plus, a brand new WNBA season is officially upon us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Curry and Carmen Vitali react to the 2026 NFL Draft, breaking down all the major headlines and biggest surprises from the first three days, including the Rams selecting Ty Simpson in the first round. Next, they dive into the latest NBA Playoff headlines, examining the implications of the first round. Plus, NFL.com writer Nick Shook joins the show to discuss the NFL Draft, and Arash Markazi, founder and CEO of The Sporting Tribune, joins to talk all things NBA and NFL. And our very own Alex Curry shares a very special announcement! Anchor: Martin Weiss EP: Producer Shay (Shayan Moghangard)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to break down the Bears' options in the NFL Draft, where they hold the 25th overall pick.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to break down the Bears' options in the NFL Draft, where they hold the 25th overall pick.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the red-hot Cubs riding a seven-game winning streak and welcomed on Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to preview the NFL Draft.

Carmen Vitali and Tracy Sandler open the show discussing the latest in the Dexter Lawrence trade request drama with the Giants... Where could he end up? Is he worth the contract he's asking for? NFL analyst Mike Golic Jr. joins to weigh in with his own thoughts. Carmen and Tracy then talk some baseball, weighing in on Shohei Ohtani's start to the season. Later, they set the stage for the NFL draft with a mock draft of the top five picks! Dave Helman from The Athletic Football Show joins to talk about some of the top prospects in the class. Finally, they make their last-minute predictions for the NBA Playoffs! Plus, more fun with a new edition of "Do's and Don'ts" and a feel-good story of the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marshall Harris and Gabe Ramirez were joined by Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to discuss how Bears fans need to be prepared for a "mindset shift" under head coach Ben Johnson's leadership as he looks ahead to his second season in Chicago.

In the final four, Marshall Harris and Gabe Ramirez were joined by Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to discuss the Bears' mindset as the NFL Draft looms next week. What positions do the Bears need to address? Later, they discussed the latest developments in the Bears' stadium saga.

Marshall Harris and Gabe Ramirez discussed how the Cubs' offense has come alive and welcomed on Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to discuss the Bears' mindset as the NFL Draft looms next week.

Alex Curry and Carmen Vitali open this week's show starting to look ahead to the NFL draft! Then they react to the Eagles trading for Packers receiver Dontayvion Wicks and debate what it means for AJ Brown's future? NBA insider Mark Medina joins the show to help put a bow on the regular season and set the stage for the NBA Play-in Tournament. Later, Alex and Carmen discuss Rory McIlroy's dominant Friday at The Masters, and react in real time to his third round throughout the show. They also weigh in on the Raiders and Steelers QB rooms before being joined by Tyler Batiste from The Athletic to talk a bit more NBA. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "Do's and Don'ts" and a feel-good story of the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Curry and Carmen Vitali open this week's show with a game of "Nailed it or Failed it", looking back at some of their best and worst takes of the past few months. Then they get into all the latest in the men's and women's tournaments in NCAA hoops. How did Geno Auriemma's sideline blowup at Dawn Staley affect his overall outlook? Melissa Rohlin from the California Post joins the show to discuss Luka Doncic's injury and what it means for the Lakers going forward. Later, play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin joins to weigh in with his own thoughts and look ahead to the young MLB season! Plus, more fun with a new edition of "Do's and Don'ts" and a feel-good story of the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Curry and Carmen Vitali open this week's show with a dive into the NBA, breaking down the Lakers' recent play and what it means for the ever-competitive Western Conference race — with the playoff picture coming into sharper focus, there's plenty to unpack as we head down the stretch. Arash Markazi from The Sporting Tribune joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts. Alex and Carmen then shift to the college hardwood, recapping the latest drama and upsets from the NCAA Tournament. Later, the conversation turns to the NFL offseason, covering the Browns restructuring Myles Garrett's contract, Travis Kelce's re-signing, and what a new video of Patrick Mahomes throwing tells us about his recovery. Dave Helman from The Athletic Football Show joins in to help preview the NFL draft. Alex and Carmen close things out with baseball, debating whether the Dodgers have what it takes to three-peat and sharing their thoughts on MLB's new Automated Ball-Strike system and what it means for the game. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "Do's and Don'ts" and a feel-good story of the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali discussed the Bears' prudent approach to this offseason.

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali were joined by Dave Helman of The Athletic Football Show to discuss the latest Bears and NFL storylines as free agency continues. After that, Holmes and Vitali reacted to ESPN insider Adam Schefter calling the Bears "broke."

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali opened their show by discussing the Bears' frugal offseason. After that, they discussed how Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is under a microscope due to his specific personnel requirements for his scheme.

In the third hour, Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali were joined by ESPN writer Kalyn Kahler to discuss the latest NFL storylines. After that, Vitali explained why it's difficult to get NFL Players Association members on the same page.

Carmen Vitali and Tracy Sandler open the show with their reactions to the Ravens backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade... What's the fallout and how will it affect the offseason for both teams going forward? Brian Wacker from the Baltimore Sun joins the show to share some of what he's heard surrounding the whole ordeal. Then Carmen and Tracy get into the news that Mike Evans is signing with the 49ers... What does it say about the state of the Bucs? They also react to other high-impact free agent signings from around the league before weighing in on all the latest in the World Baseball Classic! Plus, more fun with "Do's and Don'ts" and a couple LOL stories of the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali discussed the Bears' frugal offseason.

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali reacted to ESPN insider Adam Schefter calling the Bears "broke."

Laurence Holmes, Carmen Vitali and the crew discussed how Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is under a microscope due to his specific personnel requirements for his scheme.

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali were joined by Dave Helman of The Athletic Football Show to discuss the latest Bears and NFL storylines as free agency continues.

In the final hour, Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali discussed the NFL considering an idea to hold a game on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Later, they listened and reacted to new Lions running back Isaiah Pacheco detail his first phone conversation with Detroit head coach Dan Campbell.

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali listened and reacted to new Lions running back Isaiah Pacheco detail his first phone conversation with Detroit head coach Dan Campbell.

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali discussed the NFL considering an idea to hold a game on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Carmen Vitali is getting married in Italy soon, close to Vatican City. We wondered if Pope Leo XIV could wave off of his balcony.

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali were joined by ESPN writer Kalyn Kahler to discuss the latest NFL storylines.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali for the daily transition segment.

Alex Curry and Carmen Vitali open this week's show reacting to a few HUGE trades that went down across the NFL this week! Maxx Crosby is a Raven! DJ Moore is a Bill! Trent McDuffie is a Ram! They break them all down before taking a look at the "QB marketplace" this offseason... Where could all of the top available names end up? Cynthia Frelund from NFL Network joins the show to weigh in with her own thoughts. Later, Alex and Carmen react to Jayson Tatum's return... what does it mean for the outlook in the Eastern Conference? Senior NFL Writer Jourdan Rodrigue from The Athletic joins the show to weigh in on all of the big NFL trades from hour 1, as well as preview the start of NFL free agency! Plus, more fun with "Do's and Don'ts" and a couple feel-good stories of the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Dameshek opens the show by answering the question: which QB draft class is the best in the history of people. Then Carmen Vitali and JD Bunkis join the show to talk about all the latest moves of the 2026 NFL trade. They get past the headlines and into why these teams make the decisions they do. They look at how GMs construct teams and why roster construction is a science, but an inexact science. Dave then uses a fact about Patriot fans (how they lament more than any other football fans and will whine about Drake Maye's injury for the rest of time) as a way chat about the gold medal hockey game. Would Canada have won if they put Sidney Crosby on the ice? The answer touches on the racial makeup of Canada and why French Canadians aren't pulling their weight in the goal. Yes, we go there. And then we wind our way back to NFL trades. It's Football America time! (NOTE: Recorded on Thursday at 1pm ET.) AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek JD Bunkis: https://x.com/JDBunkis Carmen Vitali: https://x.com/CarmieV Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: JD Bunkis, Carmen Vitali Team: Gino Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by welcoming on Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to share her reporting on why Bears center Drew Dalman stunningly decided to retire at age 27. After that, Spiegel and Holmes shared a few options for the Bears to fill Dalman's void at center.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to share her reporting on why Bears center Drew Dalman stunningly decided to retire at age 27.

In the first hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel were joined by NFL Reporter Carmen Vitali who shared reporting on what led to Bears Center Drew Dalman's retirement

Alex Curry and Carmen Vitali open this week's show with a discussion on the NFL Scouting Combine! They react to some of the workouts, highlight what goes on behind the scenes in team meetings, and more! Then they move over to the NBA, discussing what comes next for LeBron James in his storied career... Will this be his final year? Could he play somewhere else next season? NBA insider Mark Medina joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts and share some of what he's been hearing. Later, Dave Helman of The Athletic Football Show joins in to take a look at the NFL offseason as a whole, and highlight a few teams that are under the most pressure. Alex Carmen also pose the simple question as we head into a brand new MLB season: can the Dodgers pull off a three-peat? Plus, more fun with "Do's and Don'ts" and a couple feel-good stories of the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 2nd hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Anthony Herron were joined by Fox Sports's Carmen Vitali from Indianapolis & the NFL Combine.

Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron were joined by Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to share her takeaways from the NFL Combine.

Carmen Vitali & Tracy Sandler talk about the Winter Olympics, Alyssa Liu’s big gold medal win and what it means, a look ahead to the NFL Combine, Stacy Dales joins the show to talk about the NFL Combine, whether or not the Dodgers winning a third straight title is inevitable, the latest on the Bears stadium situation, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Super Week (Super Bowl LX Media Week) Alex Curry, Carmen Vitali, Tracy Sandler, and Nikki Kay preview the Super Bowl with NFL Network Reporter Bridget Condon — delivering picks and analysis straight from the ladies of Fox Sports Radio. Access Hollywood Host Zuri Hall joins the ladies to talk favorites in fashion and couples across the NFL. Veteran QB Kirk Cousins delivers perspective on expectations for young QBs across the league. Former NFL Defensive Lineman Gerald McCoy celebrates Drew Brees' Hall of Fame induction and compares current NFL stars to superheroes. Finally, Mj Acosta-Ruiz from NFL Network brings in all the sights and sounds from NFL Honors on Thursday night.Real talk, bold opinions, straight from Fox Sports Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Super Week (Super Bowl LX Media Week) Alex Curry, Carmen Vitali, Tracy Sandler, and Nikki Kay preview the NFL Honors ceremony and hand out their own awards, including some special categories of their own — straight from the ladies of Fox Sports Radio. Former College Basketball Standout and Social Media Star Jenna Bandy joins the ladies to discuss her path to becoming a Guiness World Record Holder. Sports Marketing Guru Gary Vaynerchuk stops by to give insight on social media success and to break down the art and science of creating Super Bowl commercials.Real talk, bold opinions, straight from Fox Sports Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes pondered which potential star the Bulls could pursue. After that, Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali joined the show live from Radio Row to discuss the latest Super Bowl storylines.

Live from Super Week (Super Bowl LX Media Week) Alex Curry, Carmen Vitali, Tracy Sandler, and Nikki Kay break down how the Patriots and Seahawks punched their tickets to the Super Bowl. Storylines, playoff paths, and what this matchup really means — straight from the ladies of Fox Sports Radio. They share their biggest takeaways from the NFL season — from the Vikings firing their GM, to Josh Allen falling short again, to the wild journey of Sam Darnold. Real talk, bold opinions, straight from Fox Sports Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali live from Radio Row to discuss the latest Super Bowl storylines.

Alex Curry and Carmen Vitali react to former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick not being selected as a first-ballot Hall of Famer and make their picks for the NFL Awards. Next, they break down the latest news from the NFL coaching carousel and preview the Super Bowl 60 matchup between the Patriots and the Seahawks. The Sporting Tribune’s Arash Markazi joins the show to preview the Super Bowl and discuss other headlines around the NFL. Plus, Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay stop by to give a sneak peek at what’s to come for the Super Bowl Special! Anchor: Martin Weiss EP: Producer Shay (Shayan Moghangard)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali listened and reacted to the Packers and their fan base expressing saltiness about the Bears amid a rivalry that has been renewed after Chicago won a playoff thriller between the teams. After that, Chicken Dinner host Joe Ostrowski joined the show to preview NFL Championship Sunday from a gambling perspective.

In the final hour, Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali were joined by Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to share his background with new Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley, whose work ethic he praised. Wannstedt also discussed what the Bears need to add this offseason to fortify their roster.

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali reacted to opposing teams showing interest in Bears assistant coaches as the NFL coaching carousel spins. They also welcomed on Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to discuss the Bears' offseason needs.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to break down the Bears' heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to break down the Bears' heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.