Podcasts about Football Friday

Welcome Runners to Football Fridays: The Last Dance. Steven and Raul recap an unbelievable, unpredictable NFL season. Off season moves and predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Let's talk football!

In hour one, Panthers and Lightning kicked each other's asses last night. Solana wants to recruit a curling team but Hoch and Crowder are out. Josh Appel joins the show to preview the Super Bowl matchup and his plans for Sunday as a new dad.

Eli doesn't get in the Hall of Fame, Jaxson Dart only gets one ROY vote and Abdul Carter gets a total of ZERO! Not a great day for the Giants. Over a span of three days, Big Mac blew off Aaron Boone multiple times. And now, Big Mac is dead to Boone! Christine, a transgender athlete, calls in to give her thoughts on this controversial conversation. You may be surprised with what she has to say. What was once thought to only be a hand full of pitches has turned to 48 games that Emmanuel Clase has been found to spike a pitch for money. He's going to be in a ton of trouble. Plus final thoughts on the Super Bowl this weekend.

Earlier this week, Pennsylvania’s resident rodent Punxatawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter.  According to my calendar, we were already slated for six more weeks of winter prior to the official arrival of spring! For sports fans, there are just a few days left until the end of traditional football season.  We’ll discuss the big game coming up on Sunday in just a bit. Pro football (like the other major sports) has slowly stretched-out its regular season.  The NFL went from 14 games to 16 back in 1978.  A 17th regular season game became a reality after the franchise owners wisely trimmed the pre-season from a ludicrously long four games down to three in 2021. It isn’t a secret that the NFL owners now want to expand to an 18th regular season game in a few years. They are reportedly offering to cut the preseason from three meaningless games to two.  However, the NFL has telegraphed a desire to have each of the league’s 32 teams play one international game per year after expanding to 18 games. The NFL doesn’t do anything without a keen eye on profits.  They have calculated the value of international television rights and global merchandising.  It apparently makes financial sense. On Thursday, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees named to the NFL Hall-of-Fame! Saints fans are rejoicing today knowing that the greatest player in franchise history was voted into the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame Thursday in his first year of eligibility. Drew Brees received only two major college scholarship offers coming out of high school in Austin, Texas.  After three terrific seasons as the starting quarterback at Purdue, Brees also excelled in the classroom by earning a degree in Industrial Management. It’s hard to believe that the (cough) 6′ Drew Brees was not a first round NFL selection in 2001.  He was drafted on the first pick of the second round by the San Diego Chargers. Did you know that Drew Brees spent his first five NFL seasons playing for the Chargers? Fortunately for New Orleans Saints fans, Drew Brees was acquired by Louisiana’s Black and Gold team in 2006.  His arrival in the Crescent City coincided with the hiring of offensive-minded first-year head coach Sean Payton. The Saints’ new dynamic duo provided a much-needed shot of optimism into the region following the devastation caused by 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints eventually won the Saints’ first and only Super Bowl title on February 7, 2010 with a 31-17 win over Peyton Manning’s Indianapolis Colts. Has it really been 16 years since that game was played? Brees and the Saints should have earned a second Super Bowl appearance at the end of the 2018 season.  The NFC Championship game played in New Orleans featured the all-time worst “non-call” by NFL referees on a quite obvious pass interference penalty late in overtime.  The visiting Los Angeles Rams won 26-23 but lost to Tom Brady’s New England Patriots two weeks later in the NFL title game. After a 21-year NFL career, Drew Brees retired at the end of the 2020 season.  The Saints legend set numerous NFL passing records including his incredible 54-game streak of throwing at least one touchdown pass. Drew Brees was an intense leader on the football field, an inspiring community leader off the field and is a proud father of four children. He has invested in several business ventures following his retirement from pro football.  Brees also returned to television in 2025 to cover regional NFL games for FOX Sports. Only 1.5% of NFL players will ever be inducted into the Hall-of-Fame.   Drew Brees deserved this honor and was voted-in during his first year of eligibility! Why is there even Pro Bowl game anymore? I don’t know. The NFL’s Pro Bowl game was played on Tuesday night. If I had known about it, it wouldn’t have mattered. My wife and I were fixated on the final night of the Westminster Dog Show (won by Penny the incredlble Doberman Pinscher). The top canines provided more compelling viewing than the NFL’s cringeworthy post-season fare. Tuesday night’s NFL Pro Bowl drew an embarrassing 1.9 million viewers.  That is down from last year’s slightly-less embarrassing 4.7 million Pro Bowl viewers. Historically, the Pro Bowl game would pit the NFL’s most talented players from the teams which had been eliminated from playoff competition.  The game (played in full pads and helmets) was held from 1980 and for more than three decades in lovely Honolulu, Hawaii on the weekend prior to the NFL’s title game. That tropical setting was once considered a big enticement for players to participate and bring their families along for a week-long vacation.  Those of us watching on television at home could enjoy a mental warm-up watching football being played in the toasty sunshine featuring nearby beaches. Not anymore.  Football players who are making millions of dollars per year don’t seem to value a fully-paid vacation week in Hawaii like they once did. In 2023, the Pro Bowl morphed into today’s goofy assortment of skills challenges and a 7-on-7 flag football game.  The venue was also scaled down.  This year’s game was played on Tuesday night in a 4,000-seat convention center arena in San Francisco. In case you cared, the NFC All-Stars rallied for a (cough) thrilling 66-52 flag football win over the AFC All-Stars. Zzz. The NFL’s championship game kicks-off Sunday at 5:30 PM CST on NBC This year’s season finale pits the AFC’s New England Patriots against the NFC Seattle Seahawks. Before the 2025 NFL season kicked-off, the oddsmakers in Las Vegas had last year’s champion Philadelphia Eagles plus the AFC’s Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills as the most likely teams to reach the championship game. Seattle and New England were significantly further down that list. Both teams missed the playoffs after the 2024 season.  The Seahawks at least finished 10-7, but New England was a dismal 4-13 just one year ago. Only the 1999 St. Louis Rams had won just four games in a season (going 4-12) prior to returning the following year to win the NFL title.  Rams’ quarterback Kurt Warner’s led the “Greatest Show on Turf” to an NFL championship.   What caused such a terrific turnaround for this year’s New England Patriots? Last season’s 4-13 record by New England resulted in the team firing head coach Jerod Mayo.  Former Patriots’ linebacker Mike Vrabel was given the chance to coach his former team beginning this season. Adding a talented coach like Vrabel certainly helped, but it doesn’t fully explain the Patriots’ turnaround story this season. The coach would replace 13 of the 22 starting players from last season.  Every one of New England’s 11 NFL draft selections last spring made the cut and is still playing on the team as of this week.  Add several financially prudent free agent signings, and the New England Patriots entered this season with a new team and a winning attitude. Coach Vrabel wanted “tough” minded players as he evaluate players being drafted or signed via free agency. A three-time NFL champion as a linebacker, Mike Vrabel played for legendary coach Bill Belichick and alongside quarterback Tom Brady for several years.  He saw what type of mindset won titles in New England over the past quarter century. The Patriots steamrolled to a 14-3 record and won the AFC East title during the regular season.  They beat the Houston Texans 28-16 in the divisional round and downed the #1 playoff seed Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC championship to earn a title shot this week. Seattle Seahawks traded their Pro Bowl quarterback and still improved in 2025 Gino Smith had been Seattle’s starting quarterback for two seasons through the end of the 2024 campaign.  Smith had been named to the NFL’s Pro Bowl for two consecutive years. Surprisingly, the Seahawks traded Gino Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders during the offseason and were left without a starting quarterback. Seattle then hit the free agent jackpot by signing journeyman Sam Darnold to a three-year contract.  Darnold is playing for his fifth NFL team in eight seasons and struggled for his first six years in the league.  His breakout 2024 season with the Minnesota Vikings helped Sam Darnold gain a more permanent home in Seattle. The Seahawks’ stingy defense was rated #1 in the NFL allowing just 17 points per game in leading Seattle to a sterling 14-3 regular season.  The Seattle offense also scored 28 points per game which was eighth best in the league. Coach Mike MacDonald was a successful high school football player who suffered a serious injury in his final game.  He attended the University of Georgia and didn’t play football. However, he started coaching a high school football team while still in college. A summa cum laude graduate in Finance, Mike MacDonald jumped into coaching upon graduating from college.  He would eventually become the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens.  The youthful 38-year old coach then accepted the head coaching job in Seattle two years ago. The Seahawks, like their head coach, play fundamentally sound football and rely on their top-rated defense to win games. You won’t find many familiar stars in this Sunday’s NFL title game Can you name the starting running backs for either Seattle or New England?  I can’t. America is going to get a chance to learn a lot about these two unheralded competitors and their coaches on Sunday night in Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots quietly did the weekly work to climb the standings and finish with identical 14-3 regular season marks. The two starting quarterbacks aren’t flashy but both passed for more than 4,000 yards in the regular season.  New England’s Drake Maye tossed 31 touchdowns but only had eight intercepted.  Seattle’s Sam Darnold had 25 touchdowns but was picked-off 14 times (third highest in the NFL this year). These two teams have identical season records, great defenses, and effective quarterbacks.  The biggest surprise to me is that New England is considered a 4 ½ point underdog in Sunday’s game. Enjoy watching those very expensive $8 million per 30-second commercials and, perhaps, the game itself! The post It’s Football Friday! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Our final Football Friday has us showing two teams that each of our locals can envision for a vision. Our picks, and a question about Super Bowl Party etiquette.

IT'S FOOTBALL FRIDAY! On Friday's LOADED edition of WagerTalk Today, Teddy Covers talks the Super Bowl LX matchup, Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots and gives a best bet in NBA Action in the Heat vs Celtics matchup.  Marco D'Angelo shares how he's betting the Patriots vs Seahawks Super Bowl 60 game and gives a best bet in UConn vs St. John's. Hosts Andy Lang & Steve Merril provide props, picks, full Super Bowl prop picks and give daily betting advice - don't miss out!0:00 - Intro0:45 - Steve Merril1:45 - WTF LFG4:30 - Gianni the Greek8:00 - Sharp props13:00 - Public vs. Sharp15:30 - CBB & NBA18:00 - Sharp Prop Volume19:30 - Novelty props22:45 - Promos23:30 - Teddy Covers NBa29:50 - Heat/Celtics36:00 - Sell me LAC/SAC42:00 - Steve's offers44:30 -- Skiing scandal48:00 - Marco UConn/St. Johns52:00 - Super Bowl MVP57:00 - Sauce of the week1:06:30 - All Around the World

Mike takes a deep dive into the Super Bowl as Sam Darnold and the Seahawks prepare for the New England Patriots. 01:36 Team Performances and Schedule Analysis 04:30 Pats vs Seattle: Game Breakdown

Our final Football Friday of the season...where did the time go? Biggest NBA trade on deadline day was Zubac to Pacers, what does it mean? What do we make of the Blazers inactivity at the deadline...and what are Olympic Ski Jumpers doing to get bigger suits?

Hawkeye talk with Tom Kakert, Mike Palm from Circa Sports on the Super Bowl & Football Friday Picks presented by Circa Sports

(00:00 - 3:32) It's Friday! Bob is a bit concerned after he bought shrimp yesterday for the game on Sunday. He thinks it might go bad before the game. (3:32 - 7:34) It's Football Friday with Zo! He's live from San Fransico on radio row! He gives us the scene at the big game! He's taking the Patriots to win the whole thing! (7:34 - 15:27) Today's DM Disaster is from Danny! He has the oddest rule ever and it's ruining his life, but he won't change it. When he goes to restaurants, he gives the waitstaff 8 minutes after he gets his drink to take his order. If the time runs out, he just leaves. He did this on a date and ruined the entire vibe. That's Danny's DM Disaster! (15:27 - 21:39) Are you a talker or do you keep it quite when driving in an Uber. Bob thinks being quite isn't a polite thing; he actually became friends with his Uber driver after talking with him. LBF thinks it's nuts to talk to them and keeps it hushed! (21:39 - 25:25) Today's Supah Smaht player is Erica from Leominster. Find out if they were Supah Smaht! (25:25 - 30:58) Minute Maid frozen juices are going away; LBF is not taking this news lightly. She's angry that it's going away. This was her childhood, first it was pudding pops now this!(30:58 - 37:20) The Super Bowl isn't ruined by the score… it's ruined by the people watching with you. We know a few people who we wouldn't want to watch the game with, and we out the names! All this and more on the ROR Morning Show with Bob Bronson and LBF Podcast. Find more great podcasts at bPodStudios.com…The Place To Be For Podcast Discovery! Follow us on our socialsInstagram - @bobandlbfFacebook - The ROR Morning ShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Peyton Watson has been diagnosed with a 2nd degree hamstring injury. It appears Watson will be out at least four weeks in the latest injury to bite the Nuggets. After Jokic and Murray, which players can the Nuggets least afford to be injured heading into the playoffs? Also, can Troy Franklin be a #1 WR in the NFL? Do the Broncos need to draft a WR or pick up one in free agency next season? Eric and Troy discuss the results of the NFL Honors from last night. Plus, a Super Bowl LX preview. How would the Broncos have fared against the Seahawks, should they have beaten the Patriots? Who will win on Sunday and why? Check out the final Football Friday edition of Hot Takes of the 2025 NFL season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hawkeye talk with Tom Kakert, Mike Palm from Circa Sports on the Super Bowl & Football Friday Picks presented by Circa Sports

It's our final day on radio and we are TWO sleeps away from Super Bowl 60! There are still people out there saying this game lacks star power, meanwhile JSN took home OPOY honors, Nick Emmanwori finished 2nd in DROY voting (he was robbed) and Mike MacDonald finished 3rd in Coach of the Year voting with Mike Vrabel winning the award. This game will feature the runner-up MVP as well in Drake Maye going against the QB that everyone can't stop doubting. Those who think this matchup is boring, just don't pay attention to football, it's that simple. :30- Nick Emmanwori's injury had every Seahawks fan holding their breath and it seems we can let out a little sigh of relief as all signs are pointing to him playing on Sunday. Phew! :45- No cliché keys to victory! We give our keys to a Seahawks Super Bowl win, no clichés allowed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HUGH MILLEN'S X's and O's How concerned is Hugh about Nick Emmanwori's injury? How does Hugh feel about letting Sam rip it? Would he go with a more aggressive or conservative game plan if he was Klint Kubiak? What happens if this game comes down to a play on the 1-yard line again? :30- Super Bowl parties are one thing, but it's an entirely different story when your team is playing IN the game! :45- 4th and medium.. how with both coaches game plan and will they be more aggressive with their play-calling on Sunday? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Super bowl Football Friday and we are all about the game today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our final day on radio and we are TWO sleeps away from Super Bowl 60! There are still people out there saying this game lacks star power, meanwhile JSN took home OPOY honors, Nick Emmanwori finished 2nd in DROY voting (he was robbed) and Mike MacDonald finished 3rd in Coach of the Year voting with Mike Vrabel winning the award. This game will feature the runner-up MVP as well in Drake Maye going against the QB that everyone can't stop doubting. Those who think this matchup is boring, just don't pay attention to football, it's that simple. :30- Nick Emmanwori's injury had every Seahawks fan holding their breath and it seems we can let out a little sigh of relief as all signs are pointing to him playing on Sunday. Phew! :45- No cliché keys to victory! We give our keys to a Seahawks Super Bowl win, no clichés allowed!

It's a Super bowl Football Friday and we are all about the game today!

SIGN UP FOR OUR BIG GAME PARTY PATROL AT KTIK.COM - PIZZA, WINGS & GIFTS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR FEB. 8 ... Boise State basketball goes for its fifth consecutive win Friday night at Grand Canyon - live previews in Phoenix from Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report), Dirk Koetter on the NFL coaching carousel and the Super Bowl, would Ashton Jeanty-Klint Kubiak be a good match in Vegas, Boise State football New Player Spotlight - OL Zander Etsy, Friday Five, our week in review with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SIGN UP FOR OUR BIG GAME PARTY PATROL AT KTIK.COM - PIZZA, WINGS & GIFTS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR FEB. 8 ... Boise State basketball goes for its fifth consecutive win Friday night at Grand Canyon - live previews in Phoenix from Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report), Dirk Koetter on the NFL coaching carousel and the Super Bowl, would Ashton Jeanty-Klint Kubiak be a good match in Vegas, Boise State football New Player Spotlight - OL Zander Etsy, Friday Five, our week in review with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Football Friday filled with fun and frivolity! On this episode, Beau and Z give you the highlights from HC Todd Monken's first day back in the CrossCountry Mortgage Campus (51:21). You'll also hear snippets from this week's “Best Podcast Available” where Todd's cousin and Army HC Jeff Monken break down Todd's leadership and upbringing (36:55). Plus, get a special Friday edition of the Mailbag (1:13:42)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT'S FOOTBALL FRIDAY! On Friday's LOADED edition of WagerTalk Today, Teddy Covers talks the Super Bowl LX matchup, Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots and gives a best bet in NBA Action in the Pistons vs Warriors matchup. Marco D'Angelo shares how he's betting the Patriots vs Seahawks Super Bowl 60 game and gives a best bet in Michigan vs Michigan State. Hosts Andy Lang & Dan Alexander provide props, picks, full Super Bowl prop picks and give daily betting advice - don't miss out!Intro 00:00Teddy Covers 2:00Who TF is Trading for Antetekumpo? 2:20Detroit as a model for Success? 4:00Detroit Pistons vs Golden State Warriors 7:00Super Bowl Props 11:00Super Bowl LX Preview: Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots 14:30Teddy on Super Bowl Favorites 14:40 Good clip here @john @chrisSell Me – Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets – COMMENT BELOW TO WIN! 22:00Marco D'Angelo CBB: Michigan vs Michigan State 31:30Super Bowl 60 Preview: Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots 35:29Marco's Wing Sauce of the Week 48:10WTF or LFG? Follow or Fade this play? College Lacrosse: Boston University vs Syracuse 53:45Andy Lang All Around the World (NBA & UFC Free Plays) 57:00Super Bowl Player Props Preview: Rushing Props 58:52

(00:00 - 4:01) It's Friday! It's freezing out this morning and we're not loving it. LBF is heading to New York again this weekend! Bob thinks it's because she is getting a new job. She's not getting a new job she's seeing a play! (4:01 - 8:29) It's Football Friday with Zo! The Patriots are back in the Super Bowl! He gives us a recap of the game in Denver and the travel back home! (8:29 - 13:24) A 25-year-old woman was inspired after seeing an all-girls row team, then she quit her job trained for 2 years and is now rowing across the Atlantic Ocean! We asked if LBF or Bob would quit their job, LBF said yes, it's all about musicals. Bob would like to do a food challenge. (13:24 - 16:52) Today's Supah Smaht Player is Gina from Billerica! Find out if they were Supah Smaht! (16:52 - 21:52) A couple is spending thousands of dollars in a custody battle but not over children; it's over the dog! Bob had a conversation with his wife if they ever got divorced who gets River their dog! All this and more on the ROR Morning Show with Bob Bronson and LBF Podcast. Find more great podcasts at bPodStudios.com…The Place To Be For Podcast Discovery! Follow us on our socialsInstagram - @bobandlbfFacebook - The ROR Morning ShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HUGH MILLEN'S X's and O's Is Ken Walker the best Seahawks player at his position? His thoughts on Sam Darnold and more ahead of Super Bowl week! :30- We need to revisit this Ken Walker conversation that Hugh started… :45- we close out the show and the week with Booze News!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We laughed a lot and we talked a lot of football! Happy football Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) - Latest on Darnold and Maye who both appeared on their team's injury reports. - Gregg talked to DeMarcus Lawrence about THAT play in the NFC Championship - Are Drake Maye's legs a concern for this Seahawks defense? :30- Get out the Cher-Coacherie board! - Would the Raiders be appealing to Kubiak? Probably A LOT more appealing then the Cardinals! - The Buffalo Bills aren't very good at press conferences apparently… :45- We have uniform information! The Patriots will wear all white, which means the Hawks will sports head -to-toe navy Blue, but we sure do wish they could wear the throwbacks! Come on NFL, let us live a little! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Agents Who Shot VA Nurse Man Placed on Leave. Freedom Caucus Backs Trump Invoking Insurrection Act. ICE is Drive-By Macing People. 2M Casualties in Ukraine. Belichick Snubbed by HOF. Wemby Speaks Out. On a freezing January day in New York City, host Paul Rieckhoff is back solo at the mic to get you ready for the next storm—literal and political. From ICE raids in Minneapolis, Phoenix, and Portland, to the assault on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and the still-unfolding fallout from the killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti, Paul connects the dots on America's rapidly escalating crisis of political violence and unaccountable federal power. He breaks down the latest developments in the Minneapolis shooting, why the agents who killed Pretti still haven't been publicly identified, and why he believes ICE has become a runaway, unconstitutional menace that must be defunded and disbanded.​ Paul also digs into the House Freedom Caucus' shocking public support for Trump invoking the Insurrection Act, the 11th Airborne still on quiet standby for Minneapolis, and what that all means for democracy, dissent, and the 2026 landscape. He zooms out to the global picture—from the staggering casualty toll in Ukraine to the brutal crackdown on protesters in Iran and Trump's saber-rattling toward Cuba—while sending a clear message to America's allies that Trump does not speak for most Americans or most veterans.​ Paul also previews an exclusive upcoming conversation with former Minnesota Governor and Navy SEAL Jesse Ventura, teases a special Football Friday with Rachel Maddow, and even weighs in on why Bill Belichick being denied first-ballot Hall of Fame status is its own kind of outrage Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Ways to listen: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts  Ways to watch: YouTube • Instagram  Social channels: X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a Football Friday, as Heidi Ganahl fills in for Dan and reflects with Ryan on a historic first national championship for Indiana, with the eminently likeable Heisman Trophy-winnning quarterback Fernando Mendoza leading the way. Also, anticipating the AFC Championship Game on Sunday between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High. Ryan provides his final score prediction, as requested by Dan.Heidi reviews her experience with, and research on, mail-in ballots in Colorado elections.Also, James Wiley joins the program as a Republican candidate for Secretary State to expand on this topic.

Nick Kostos is LIVE on this Football Friday! Nick sets the stage for what could be an EPIC NFL Championship Sunday.

Football Playoffs, Luke Combs, Bruce Springsteen, Greenland. Winter Storm Fern is Coming. Don Lemon, Tiktok, Paris Hilton, AOC, Stars And Stripes in the Cross Hairs.  Winter Storm Fern is coming—but so is Willie Geist. In this special Football Friday  episode of Independent Americans, Paul Rieckhoff welcomes back one of the show's very first guests and one of the most trusted voices in American media: MS NOW Morning Joe co-anchor and Sunday Today host Willie Geist. Together they unpack a blizzard of news and sports, from Trump's escalating ICE raids and the horrific detention of five-year-old Liam Ramos to the killing of Renee Goode and what this all reveals about power, abuse and basic decency in America right now.​​ They go below the radar on Trump's mounting assault on the free press—DOJ's failed move against Don Lemon, the targeting of outlets like Stars and Stripes, and what it's like to do Morning Joe in a country where the president openly weaponizes the government against media critics. Willie explains why this is exactly the time to lean in, not check out, and why he still sees his work as a public service rooted in gratitude, fatherhood and deep support for veterans.​ And because it's Football Friday, they also break down NFL Championship Sunday—Patriots–Broncos, Seahawks–Rams, Drake May's poise vs. Matt Stafford's firepower—plus Giants, Harbaugh, Skattebo, the Yankees, Don Mattingly and why live sports and music (from Luke Combs to Springsteen in Newark) still bring divided Americans together. If you're furious about ICE, worried about democracy, but still love football, snow days and a little hope in the storm, this is your episode. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Ways to listen: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts  Ways to watch: YouTube • Instagram  Social channels: X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Darnold is a win away from the Super Bowl, does this make the Jets look even worse? Our picks for Sunday, thought's on snow, and much more

We start our Football Friday breaking down the AFC and NFC championship games. We're talking details. Jerry has Drake Maye on the Denver altitude, Josh McDaniel on Stidham starting, the Dolphins introducing their new head coach. We end the hour talking about coming snow storm.

IT'S FOOTBALL FRIDAY! On Friday's LOADED edition of WagerTalk Today, Teddy Covers talks Sunday's NFC Championship matchup, Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks and gives a best bet in NBA Action in  the Rockets vs Pistons matchup.  Marco D'Angelo shares how he's betting the Broncos vs Patriots AFC Championship game and gives a best bet in Ohio State vs Michigan. Hosts Andy Lang & Dan Alexander provide props, survivor picks and give daily betting advice and Gianni the Greek Gives out the latest sharp vegas action - don't miss out!WTF or LFG? Follow or Fade this Play? Drake Maye Prop 2:00Gianni the Greek 6:00AFC Championship Game: Patriots vs Broncos 7:40NFC Championship Game: Rams vs Seahawks 9:10NFL Props 11:00Gianni on Breaking Points on Sports Betting 14:00NBA, CBB & NHL Friday Steam 18:30Save BIG with Code ANDY25 25:00Teddy Covers 27:25Putting in the Wrong Bets 27:00Is Giannis on the Bucks in Two Weeks 28:20NBA: Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons 30:00NFC Championship Game Free Pick 35:00NBA Sell Me: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder 41:00Marco D'Angelo 46:00CBB: Ohio State vs Michigan 47:40AFC Championship Game: New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos Best Bet 54:57Marco's Wing Sauce of the Week: Francisco Mendoza 1:00:20Andy Lang All Around the World Free Picks (Tennis, NFL & NBA Props) 1:03:10

Send us a textFootball Friday: NFC and AFC playoffs!!!  (1/23/26)This is podcast Season #5, episode #8Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life  alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com.  We are excited to hear from you.  Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.  The Eagles are SuperBowl Champions, Again!!!!

Dirt feeling melancholy about the last 2 Football Fridays...Ravens hire Minter as HC, which new hire is best fit with new team...the history of 2nd year QBs going to Super Bowl...and are we about to witness the Drake Maye coming out party?

9:00 - Jeremy and Joe take your calls and get you ready for Championship Sunday.

Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes on a Friday morning. Peyton Watson scored a career-high 35 points in the Nuggets win last night in Washington DC. Has Watson played himself into a full-time starter? Has this injury spurt for the Nuggets actually been a good thing in terms on discovery for David Adelman? Full Broncos vs. Patriots AFC Championship Game preview. How big of a factor can J.K. Dobbins be? What are the realistic expectations for Jarrett Stidham? What type of game plan will Sean Payton draw up? And how different will it be from what it would've looked like with Nix? Finally, what's the one thing that absolutely has to happen on Sunday to give the Broncos a chance? Final score predictions. Check out a Football Friday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's an NFC Championship Football Friday and we have our experts on standby to give their insight as well as a very special guest!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an NFC (AFC) Championship Friday! How confident are we feeling heading into this third matchup with the Rams and why? It starts with the defense and how well this Seahawks team has been playing, but this game isn't going to be easy by any means! :30- We're getting the Cher-Coacherie Board early this morning! The Ravens have hired Jesse Minter as their new head coach and Chuck predicted this one a few weeks ago in Reckless at Breakfast. With Minter in at Baltimore, where will Klint Kubiak end up or will he stay with the Hawks for at least one more year? Would Buffalo roll the dice on a first-year head coach? :45- No Cliché Keys to Victory! We give our keys to a Seahawks win over the Rams in the NFC Championship, no cliches allowed!

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) What's the atmosphere in Renton with just two days until the NFC Championship? How is Sam Darnold looking? What are Gregg's keys to victory for this Seahawks team? :30- ICYMI Matt Hasselbeck- how is he feeling about this matchup on Sunday? :45- The Sam Darnold nonsense continues with the national media guys… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an NFC (AFC) Championship Friday! How confident are we feeling heading into this third matchup with the Rams and why? It starts with the defense and how well this Seahawks team has been playing, but this game isn't going to be easy by any means! :30- We're getting the Cher-Coacherie Board early this morning! The Ravens have hired Jesse Minter as their new head coach and Chuck predicted this one a few weeks ago in Reckless at Breakfast. With Minter in at Baltimore, where will Klint Kubiak end up or will he stay with the Hawks for at least one more year? Would Buffalo roll the dice on a first-year head coach? :45- No Cliché Keys to Victory! We give our keys to a Seahawks win over the Rams in the NFC Championship, no cliches allowed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HUGH MILLEN'S X's and O's Hugh takes a look at both quarterbacks as the Rams and Seahawks prepare for their third matchup of the season. How does he see this game going on Sunday? Can Jarrett Stidham get the job done for Denver? :30- MIKE HOLMGREN joins the show with some advice for the show and his thoughts on this Seahawks/Rams matchup. How is Mike Macdonald preparing this team because it's not just another game. How hard is it to deal with the pressure and which team has more of it? It's all on Walker now… What will be the determining factor in this game? :45- We close out the week and this NFC Championship football Friday with Booze news!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On a special edition of Cleveland Browns Daily hear from GM Andrew Berry, Kicker Andre Szmyt, CB Denzel Ward, DE Alex Wright and of course it's a divisional round edition of over/unders and...scores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explaining Posse Comitatus and Martial Law. Will He Do it on MLK Day? Trump's New Nobel Prize: Yuck. Friday Football Playoffs. Kyle Tucker, Kyrsten Sinema and Why The Dodgers Are Like Trump.  Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most urgent threats to our democracy with returning champion Asha Rangappa, former FBI Special Agent and Yale national security law expert, in an all–new Football Friday episode recorded January 16, 2026. From Venezuela to Venezuela-style tactics at home, they connect the dots on how Trump's use of military force, deportation crackdowns, and legal maneuvers feed a larger project of power and conquest across the Western Hemisphere, and why the Insurrection Act is now a “circuit breaker moment” for American democracy.​ Because every episode of Independent Americans breaks down the most important news—and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows—this conversation delivers sharp, accessible explanations of the Insurrection Act, the Posse Comitatus Act, and why using active-duty troops as “bodyguards for ICE” could turn American cities into occupied zones. Paul and Asha lay out how Trump telegraphs his punches, how he could flip the language of “insurrection” and “domestic terrorism” onto his political enemies, and what happens when illegal orders collide with the oaths of military leaders and service members.​ They also go beyond the headlines to track a Western-hemisphere “sphere of influence” strategy that looks imported from Moscow and Beijing, the Supreme Court's looming tariff decision, and the chilling symbolism of Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado handing her Nobel Prize to Trump—while tying in Ukraine's brutal winter, the assault on Stars and Stripes, and the erosion of U.S. credibility as France steps in to provide two-thirds of Ukraine's intelligence. And because it's Football Friday, Paul closes a heavy episode with playoff picks, wine, the new “Independent is an Attitude” anthem from producer Chris Rosenthal, and Asha's shout-out to indie band Mates of State—reminding listeners that staying vigilant also means protecting joy, culture and community. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Listen/watch Asha's podcast It's Complicated and check out her Freedom Academy on Substack and follow her on social media. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Ways to listen: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts  Ways to watch: YouTube • Instagram  Social channels: X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Football Friday is filled with a Mets roller coaster that starts sad, got happy with Bichette signing in show. Plus the Rangers warnt heir fans again.

IT'S FOOTBALL FRIDAY! On Friday's LOADED edition of WagerTalk Today, Teddy Covers talks Sunday's Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears NFL Divisional Round Playoffs matchup and gives a best bet in the CFP National Championship, Miami vs Indiana matchup.  Marco D'Angelo shares how he's betting the Texans vs Patriots NFL Playoff game and gives a best bet in Baylor vs Kansas. Hosts Andy Lang & Dan Alexander provide props, survivor picks and give daily betting advice - don't miss out!00:00 Point Shaving Scandal07:00 Gianni the Greek08:45 Divisional Round16:20 College Hoops18:07 Buffalo Defense20:00 Steam Sheet23:15 Teddy Covers25:25 Natty30:20 Bears/Rams36:30 Sell Me - IND/NOLA42:10 Andy/Joe Special43:00 Marco44:00 Baylor/Kansas CBB48:00 Mike Tomlin51:20 HOU/NE56:15 Marco Promo57:30 Sauce of the week1:03:29 Free Contest

Travis Hines talks Cyclones, Mike Palm from Circa Sports on football wagering & Football Friday Picks presented by Circa Sports

6:00 - Jeremy and Joe preview the Broncos game BUT the Sabres won big and continue to do so.

Burn it Down vs the Beautiful People. We Need Cinema Now. Independent Governor Jesse Ventura Unloads. Football Friday Playoff Edition. Ron Perlman is back. The man, the myth, the legend joins Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff on Paul's birthday for a wild, unfiltered and deeply hopeful conversation that only these two could have, from Venezuela to Hollywood, Trump to Teamsters, the Nuremberg trials to the magic of movies. They dig into why Ron thinks “the cockroaches' days are numbered,” how authoritarianism spreads, the loss of empathy in our leadership, and why—despite the rage and the urge to burn it all down—there are still far more “beautiful people who just want to love each other and get a fair shot.”​ Ron also pulls back the curtain on his next great act: Asylum Studios, a radically new model for filmmaking where every single person on a project—from the director to the person cleaning the toilets—owns a piece of the movie, restoring ownership, dignity and respect to the people who actually make the art. He and Paul connect that vision to the kind of America they want for their kids, as Paul shares birthday reflections, what this tense moment in the country feels like, and why independent voices—especially independent veterans—are more important than ever. It's candid, profane, patriotic and hopeful—and guaranteed to give you fuel for the fights ahead. And they have the most fun Football Friday yet. On Oregon vs Indiana, all the NFL Playoff games and the amazing three celebrities that joined Ron for his first ever golf game. It's what you need to end this trying week.  Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Ways to listen: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts  Ways to watch: YouTube • Instagram  Social channels: X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dolphins make a GM decision that eases Giants fans worries, plus a Football Friday playoff edition with all the trimmings.