Podcast appearances and mentions of Bill Belichick

North Carolina has struggled the finish the job the past two weeks. On Friday night in Syracuse, the Tar Heels completed the task at hand, dominating Fran Brown's team, 27-10 with their first complete and complementary performance of the season. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Buck Sanders join Tommy Ashley to discuss the win and how Bill Belichick and the Heels finally put it all together on Halloween night in the JMA Dome. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC's stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Friday Drive, Josh explains why he thinks UNC is on the doorstep of their first ACC win at Syracuse tonight, makes his prediction for Panthers-Packers in what will be Carolina's toughest matchup of the year, puts a "Bill Belichick spin" on recapping the week in Keep It Simple, and voice of the Tar Heels, Jones Angell, joins the show to preview the UNC basketball season and reveal what he's learned about Bill Belichick.

In the show's final hour, Kyle gives some of his final thoughts on the Panthers-Packers game, and if Bill Belichick can get his first ACC win tonight against Syracuse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe offers an opening commentary on the first two SU basketball exhibition games and the impending quarterback shuffle Fran Brown is about to play with Orange football.  Then Axe chats with Joe Giglio of the "Ovies and Giglio Podcast" about the Bill Belichick experiment at North Carolina and to preview the Syracuse-UNC game at the JMA Dome on Friday night.  Music provided by Rumble Strip https://www.youtube.com/@UCJ3LCvPiy9YUP-SJntMs_9g  Would you like your music featured on Syracuse Sports? Email Brent at baxe@syracuse.com to find out home.  The conversation on Syracuse Sports and the Syracuse football postgame show is always shaped by terrific insight from Syracuse Sports Insiders.  Become a Syracuse Sports Insider today! Sign up here to get your voice heard on the SU football postgame show and have direct text message access to Brent Axe anytime. https://joinsubtext.com/syracusesports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 - The Bill Belichick's have arrived in studio on Halloween. Do the Bruins have a goalie controversy brewing and a preview of the Patriots/Falcons game.

The Bill Belichick's have arrived in studio on Halloween // Do the Bruins have a goalie controversy brewing? // A preview of the Patriots/Falcons game // DraftKings' Lucy Burdge joins the show // Friday Four-Pack: Atlanta Falcons // Top 5 (Part 2): Birds // More on last night's Bruins win/The B's goaltender debate // Will the Falcons be a problem for the Patriots? // Week in Review // Keefe's Keys: ATL vs. NE // Grab Bag/Patriots OG Mike Onwenu joins the show // Clip du Jour/Crossover with WEEI Afternoons //

Happy Halloween! The crew are all dressed up as different versions of the greatest head coach of all time. Temperature check on the Bruins. Can they make the playoffs.

Victor Arocho, Byron Jones interview author Gary Myers who wrote Brady vs Belichick and discuss Giants losing to Cam Skattebo to injury and Eagles in rematch. ContributorsVictor Arocho – @varochoByron JonesGary Myers, author of Brady vs Belichick. Buy book here: https://amzn.to/3X1Hpqe

Would UAB AD Mark Ingram hire Bill Belichick? Plus, why the “buyout” is going to get worse before it gets better.  #Belichick #UAB #GoBlazers #Dragon #CFB #Blazers #TKR #TKRApp #TKRPodcast #Podcast #TonyKurre #MarkIngram #UABAD #TonyKurreRadio #UABDirectorsChair Grab the free TKR app to ROCK Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tkr/id1463187328

Vince Wilfork is a natural born leader. The five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, two-time Super Bowl champion, and BCS national champion never faced an opponent he couldn't handle on the field - a credit to his parents and the challenges his family had to overcome. Vince takes Dan through telling his parents he was gonna be an NFL player at an early age, to losing them in college, and what it was like to realize they'd never be able to see him accomplish his dreams. Vince and Dan also dive into the feeling of having Bill Belichick call him the “captain of the captains, the true leader of the team” and “the best defensive lineman I've ever coached - that's player, leader, on the field, off the field, practice player." Vince also talks about being a key part of the Patriots' dynasty, his relationship with Belichick and Tom Brady, and how in retirement, he's honoring his father with his own line of barbeque sauce, GHI75. To get your own bottle of Wilfork's signature, delicious, gluten-free barbeque sauce, go to TheGHI75.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vince Wilfork is a natural born leader. The five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, two-time Super Bowl champion, and BCS national champion never faced an opponent he couldn't handle on the field - a credit to his parents and the challenges his family had to overcome. Vince takes Dan through telling his parents he was gonna be an NFL player at an early age, to losing them in college, and what it was like to realize they'd never be able to see him accomplish his dreams. Vince and Dan also dive into the feeling of having Bill Belichick call him the “captain of the captains, the true leader of the team” and “the best defensive lineman I've ever coached - that's player, leader, on the field, off the field, practice player." Vince also talks about being a key part of the Patriots' dynasty, his relationship with Belichick and Tom Brady, and how in retirement, he's honoring his father with his own line of barbeque sauce, GHI75. To get your own bottle of Wilfork's signature, delicious, gluten-free barbeque sauce, go to TheGHI75.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North Carolina's trip to Syracuse provides another legitimate opportunity for Bill Belichick's team to get a win and show signs of that proof of concept Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Greg Barnes have discussed since the season began. Staples and Barnes join host Tommy Ashley for a breakdown of the way the Tar Heels can have success against the Orange and how the two teams matchup on both sides of the ball in Friday night's tilt on ESPN. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC's stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Curran welcomes in D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal Constitution to preview Sunday's matchup between the Patriots and Falcons. Then, Pats linebacker Robert “Bobby” Spillane joins for this week's Irrelevant Questions! 1:00- Tom previews that major storylines heading into Sunday's game and looks ahead to what the team should do before the trade deadline10:00- D. Orlando Ledbetter breaks down the good and the bad surrounding the Falcons this season 16:55- What's the view in Atlanta of Drake Maye's impressive start to the year?19:35- Any more background details on what happened to stop the Falcons from hiring Bill Belichick?23:05- Irrelevant Questions with Robert Spillane WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pitino's old warning about conditioning comes back to haunt the Knicks, and Stefan Bondy has the latest on players not keeping up with their offense. Jerry returns with an update — but first, Boomer hooked him, Eddie, and Al up with a Chef IQ oven. Then it's Blue Jays fireworks: back-to-back homers, Trey Yesavage dominates, and Pat Boyle even drops a rap about it. Bill Belichick addresses the ‘fake news,' Deion Sanders dishes out hilarious life lessons, and the gossip heats up — Sydney Sweeney under fire on the red carpet, and a Pittsburgh host goes full nipple-piercing for a bet.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on Bill Belichick wanting Keon White over Christian Gonzalez and more Patriots thoughts.(6:58) We touch on what win the Patriots need more as the season winds down.(19:28)The crew finishes up the day by talking with Ryan in Malden after his recent car accident.(30:29) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The college football season has been nothing short of a whirlwind this season. Teams dropping out of the top-25. Surprising upsets week after week. Solid and overrated play on the field. It has been a fun season! Joe DeLeone from AtoZSports.com and the Ruffino & Joe Show podcast joined the show this week for a deep dive into the college football season. It was a great discussion!But first, the guys dove into some Eagles talk as the team is getting some needed rest during their bye week. What should fans and the team be expecting when they come back to the field? (Approx. 5:35)From there, they got into how this Sixers team is absolutely fun.and entertaining to watch right out of the gate as they're undefeated as of this recording. How would have thought? (Approx. 12:40)Then they discussed how the Philadelphia Union have taken Major League Soccer by storm - something completely surprising this season. Can they truly make a run at the MLS Cup? (Approx. 19:40)They also discussed how the Flyers have been looking early this season and the incredible emergence of Trevor Zegras and what he has meant to the team. (Approx. 26:50)What they threw down on the Table this week was a great conversation with Joe DeLeone from A to Z Sports as they dove into a number of college football storylines. The fall of Texas and Penn State - how the rankings have changed. Who's at the top of the Heisman Trophy talk at this point? Coaching challenges at LSU. How the Bill Belichick experiment in North Carolina has gone terribly wrong. All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 38:40)SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on BlueSky:Jeff: @jeffwarren.bsky.socialErik: @brickpollitt.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenErik: @BrickPollittThe Show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow Jeff on TikTok: @mrjeffwarrenFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

Bill Belichick's Keion White insistence

Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson discuss how the Patriots measure up against other perceived powerhouses in the AFC this season. Plus, the guys react to a report from Albert Breer and Phil Perry regarding a disastrous decision that was nearly made by Bill Belichick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Andy Gresh filling in. | Bryan DeArdo from CBS Sports joins Gresh to talk all things NFL. | The Bears aren't grown as a franchise yet and who will miss the cut in the CFB playoff. | Gresh on the Heisman candidates for this season. |

Yarbs & Will pull on the rain jacket and dive into a drenched sports week. They open with college football: why Indiana might deserve No. 1 over Ohio State, how the Big Ten title game could lock in the top playoff seeds, and trap-spot alerts across the ACC (Georgia Tech at NC State, Miami at SMU, Virginia at Cal). They hit Texas-Vandy, Oklahoma-Tennessee as a true elimination game, and whether Lane Kiffin should bolt if Ole Miss wins out—plus the LSU buyout chaos.Baseball fans get the 18-inning World Series marathon and a reality check on the “Shohei is the GOAT” debate. In the NBA, the gambling scandal meets prop-bet culture and integrity questions. The guys celebrate the Sports Equinox, argue Halloween candy (the Great Candy Corn Wars), and drop a jaw-tilter about Belichick's dating life.NFL close: the maddening Falcons, Wentz's gritty (and scary) night, Panthers' Buffalo beatdown with Green Bay looming, and a temperature check on Washington's reset.“Get Off My Lawn”: Marlins Man behind home plate and never-ending NASCAR playoff complaints.

Hour 4 of the Thursday Bob Rose Show, amid the coaching carousel across the NCAA. Former Super Bowl Champion coach Bill Belichick is under fire for his struggling season at North Carolina. Belichick unloaded on a reporter's article, claiming the ‘fake news' about his impending removal is just to get web hits. Plus, Trump's China success, and the morning's biggest news stories for 10-30-25.

Who's taking over at Penn State? Hutt and Chad break down the top candidates and why the next HC is someone your not thinking about. Plus, is Steve Sarkisian eyeing an NFL move? Plus, Sportsgrid Sports Betting Analyst, Mark Zinno joins the show to tackle the hot topics: Do the Falcons actually deserve credit for not hiring Bill Belichick? Is the next Braves manager already coaching in the World Series? Plus, why sports betting has the best guardrails in the game—and how only idiots try to beat the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a spooky Week 10 on the College GameDay Podcast! Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss risky coaching hires, early playoff rankings, their Halloween candy favorites and their Week 10 picks. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 04:48 - CFB scheduling issues? 11:15 - The latest on the coaching carousel 25:04 - Bill Belichick's call to go for 2 28:08 - Expectations from 1st CFP Rankings 36:02 - Six pack of picks 55:48 - Let's talk Halloween 58:11 - What's your favorite Halloween candy? 01:01:13 - Thanks for watching the College GameDay Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do Jets fans have a problem with the Jets raising season ticket prices for a 5th year in a row? Audio Files featuring Mike Brown, Bill Belichick, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, and Mark Schlereth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if Wednesday tackles Bill Belichick // Would You Rather? Shohei's the man edition // #DORK Minute with Keefe //

Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy joins Cam Heyward and Hayden for a special episode full of NFL history, Steelers memories, Peyton Manning stories, and what it will take for Pittsburgh to beat the Colts this week. In this episode:

Don't miss the latest episode of College Football Now, as host Thomas Christopher and multiple members of The League Winners discuss the latest in CFB news, players, and events for the 2025 season. While you're listening to the show, please make sure to like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe to the channel!In the latest episode of College Football Now, the topic of conversation is Thomas' Week 9 trip to Blacksburg, Virginia, and Annapolis, Maryland. Following his monologue are appearances by Brandyn Pokrass and Mackenzie Neglia, who discuss the Group of 5 teams in the American (Florida Atlantic and USF) as well as FIU, who plays their Week 10 matchup against Missouri State on Wednesday.Beginning the P4 segment, Thomas is joined by Cody Henderson, who talks about Cal Football's loss to Virginia Tech, and their upcoming home stand against Virginia.Finally, Thomas ends the show talking about Syracuse football and their matchup against Bill Belichick and UNC.The League Winners are a company dedicated to covering the college football and the NFL. Created by Thomas Christopher, TLW was created to give football fans news, highlights, interviews, film review and much more surrounding the game of football.#USF #CollegeFootball #SouthFlorida #FAU #Auburn #Syracuse #CollegeFootballPodcast #CFB25 #CollegeFootball2025 #SyracuseOrange #FAUOwls #FIU #FIUPanthers #USFBulls #LeagueWinners #UNC #BillBelichick #TarHeels

It's a spooky Week 10 on the College GameDay Podcast! Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss risky coaching hires, early playoff rankings, their Halloween candy favorites and their Week 10 picks. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 04:48 - CFB scheduling issues? 11:15 - The latest on the coaching carousel 25:04 - Bill Belichick's call to go for 2 28:08 - Expectations from 1st CFP Rankings 36:02 - Six pack of picks 55:48 - Let's talk Halloween 58:11 - What's your favorite Halloween candy? 01:01:13 - Thanks for watching the College GameDay Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers break down everything that happened for NFL Week 8. RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, and Mackenzie Rivers recap NFL Week 8, beginning with RJ joking about bagels before diving into betting trends. They note that favorites dominated and spreads barely mattered, leaving teasers and parlays heavy on Kansas City exposure. Fezzik observes that this week's final scores were mostly fair reflections, without many misleading results. The trio then shift into a long discussion about gambling integrity, comparing insider sports info to stock-market crimes. RJ argues that injury and lineup leaks are like insider trading and should carry harsh penalties. They cite NBA and college cases—LeBron injury rumors, Billy Walters, trainers leaking info—and imagine coded Twitter “dead drops” for illicit tips. RJ stresses that while some data like “LeBron out” has modest betting value, when players underperform deliberately or fake participation it becomes true corruption. They call for severe lifetime bans for manipulating personal stats, while leaks should draw lighter suspensions. Prop-bet abuse and small limits follow; Fezzik suggests $200 caps to deter fixing. They praise monitoring systems such as U.S. Integrity that now flag irregular betting instantly, citing the caught Alabama baseball coach. RJ says AI and DraftKings-style tracking would have exposed Donaghy within weeks. After that, they pivot to NFL: criticizing Harbaugh and the Ravens' handling of Lamar Jackson's surprise absence, speculating that transparency rules need enforcement. They analyze that game, calling the 30-16 Ravens win a “phony final” where Baltimore overperformed. Next comes Tampa Bay's misleading 22-3 over New Orleans—“ten-three at best,” Fezzik says—before RJ celebrates a same-game-parlay win. They review the Jets-Bengals comeback, noting lucky two-point conversions and that modern analytics justify going for two down eight. They dissect Bills, Giants, Steelers, and Packers games, emphasizing how late-game yardage can distort stats. RJ calls Cincinnati's defense “donezo.” They highlight teams awful versus the run (Giants, Bengals, Ravens) and conclude Pittsburgh's defense is overrated. Green Bay's D, by contrast, grades top five by EPA. The pair debate coaching: RJ says O'Connell is top five but mysteriously poor in night games, while Fezzik defends him. They agree the Vikings' O-line injuries keep them fragile. Closing out, they praise Belichick's Patriots for exposing Cleveland's travel defense, mock Dallas's showboating after Denver's blowout, and observe that great offense vs. great defense matchups often yield one-sided results. The show ends with schedule notes for next week's taping and RJ joking about his underdog pick and podcast timing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics Covered: Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, Myles Garrett, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Brian Kelly, Bill Belichick, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, and more!

BT & Sal aggressively argue that being a College Football Head Coach is the absolute best job in sports, not because of the coaching, but because of the contracts. They highlight Brian Kelly's $50+ million buyout from LSU after a failure, calling the position the "Golden Ticket" and the "ultimate parachute." The hosts contrast the low-pressure, high-reward CFB job with the rigorous, results-based NFL (asking if you'd rather be Daboll or Kelly), concluding that college coaches are financially set even if they fail spectacularly. The discussion then pivots to the NFL, where they debate whether the struggling Giants should call Bill Belichick, who they believe is "ruining his legacy" at UNC.

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers break down everything that happened for NFL Week 8. RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, and Mackenzie Rivers recap NFL Week 8, beginning with RJ joking about bagels before diving into betting trends. They note that favorites dominated and spreads barely mattered, leaving teasers and parlays heavy on Kansas City exposure. Fezzik observes that this week's final scores were mostly fair reflections, without many misleading results. The trio then shift into a long discussion about gambling integrity, comparing insider sports info to stock-market crimes. RJ argues that injury and lineup leaks are like insider trading and should carry harsh penalties. They cite NBA and college cases—LeBron injury rumors, Billy Walters, trainers leaking info—and imagine coded Twitter “dead drops” for illicit tips. RJ stresses that while some data like “LeBron out” has modest betting value, when players underperform deliberately or fake participation it becomes true corruption. They call for severe lifetime bans for manipulating personal stats, while leaks should draw lighter suspensions. Prop-bet abuse and small limits follow; Fezzik suggests $200 caps to deter fixing. They praise monitoring systems such as U.S. Integrity that now flag irregular betting instantly, citing the caught Alabama baseball coach. RJ says AI and DraftKings-style tracking would have exposed Donaghy within weeks. After that, they pivot to NFL: criticizing Harbaugh and the Ravens' handling of Lamar Jackson's surprise absence, speculating that transparency rules need enforcement. They analyze that game, calling the 30-16 Ravens win a “phony final” where Baltimore overperformed. Next comes Tampa Bay's misleading 22-3 over New Orleans—“ten-three at best,” Fezzik says—before RJ celebrates a same-game-parlay win. They review the Jets-Bengals comeback, noting lucky two-point conversions and that modern analytics justify going for two down eight. They dissect Bills, Giants, Steelers, and Packers games, emphasizing how late-game yardage can distort stats. RJ calls Cincinnati's defense “donezo.” They highlight teams awful versus the run (Giants, Bengals, Ravens) and conclude Pittsburgh's defense is overrated. Green Bay's D, by contrast, grades top five by EPA. The pair debate coaching: RJ says O'Connell is top five but mysteriously poor in night games, while Fezzik defends him. They agree the Vikings' O-line injuries keep them fragile. Closing out, they praise Belichick's Patriots for exposing Cleveland's travel defense, mock Dallas's showboating after Denver's blowout, and observe that great offense vs. great defense matchups often yield one-sided results. The show ends with schedule notes for next week's taping and RJ joking about his underdog pick and podcast timing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh reacts to the Panthers blowout loss to the Bills and tells why it was a fluke, explains why UNC likely has their next lottery pick in Caleb Wilson, attaches letter grades to the college football weekend in Graham's Grades, WD tries to guess football spreads in Best Bets, and David Glenn, of the NC Sports Network, joins the show to tell whether or not Bill Belichick is turning the corner at all in the last two weeks.

Hosts Will Alimonos and Zach Bishop deliver an all-out Sports Equinox episode of A Little Column A, A Little Column B — covering everything from the World Series marathon and NFL chaos to a breaking NBA gambling scandal. It's one of the busiest sports weeks of the year, and the hosts bring sharp picks, fast-paced debates, and plenty of signature banter. The show opens with baseball heartbreak as they react to the 18-inning World Series thriller, Shohei Ohtani's historic on-base streak, and how the Dodgers' late-night heroics tested coast-to-coast fans. From there, they dive into a loaded NFL recap filled with betting locks, injury updates, and quarterback returns — including Lamar Jackson, JJ McCarthy, and Andy Dalton. Game-by-game breakdowns highlight what went right (and wrong) for key matchups: Ravens–Dolphins, Bears–Bengals, Vikings–Lions, Panthers–Packers, Chargers–Titans, and Patriots–Falcons. They reveal their “Bets of the Week” — Patriots -5.5 and Christian Watson Anytime TD (+225) — while warning listeners about potential upset traps. Mid-show, Will and Zach shift to college football and basketball. They debate coaching turnover (including Belichick-to-UNC rumors), preview must-watch college matchups, and spotlight freshmen like Cameron Boozer reshaping early NCAA buzz. Then it's onto the NBA's breaking gambling scandal, where FBI investigations, poker hustles, and league integrity dominate the headlines. The episode wraps with early-season NBA reactions — Wembanyama's monstrous start, the Pelicans' risky front-office moves, and which surprise teams (Utah, Chicago) are trending up. The hosts name their favorite emerging players — Cedric Coward, Aaron Gordon, and Austin Reaves — before closing with overreactions, predictions, and laughs about the madness of the sports calendar. Chapters (00:00:26) Welcome to the Sports Equinox (00:01:27) Baseball Disappointment (00:04:52) NFL Week Recap (00:15:23) Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins (00:19:35) Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals (00:25:14) Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (00:31:17) Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers (00:38:01) Los Angeles Chargers at Tennessee Titans (00:45:43) Atlanta Falcons at New England Patriots (00:53:53) NBA Gambling Scandal (01:03:04) Overreactions and Predictions (01:10:57) Rookie Standouts and Team Performances      

Jones and Keefe recap each game from Week 8 of the NFL season. Christian Elliss discusses the top goals for the Patriots' defense. Who is more likely to make the Hall of Fame first, Bill Belichick or Robert Kraft?

Ken Belson on How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Built the NFL's $10 Billion Empire EPISODE OVERVIEW In this compelling deep-dive conversation, Brian D. O'Leary sits down with Ken Belson, New York Times sportswriter and author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural and Economic Juggernaut (Grand Central Publishing, October 14, 2025). This wide-ranging interview explores the transformation of the NFL from a beloved sporting league into a ten-billion-dollar cultural phenomenon. Belson reveals the untold stories behind the three most influential figures in modern football history, their business strategies, their political maneuvering, and the existential threats now facing America's most powerful sports league. Runtime: Approximately 46 minutes Release Date: October 27, 2025 Guest: Ken Belson, New York Times Sports Business Correspondent and author of Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural and Economic Juggernaut (Grand Central Publishing, October 14, 2025) WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The Modern NFL's Foundation (1993-Present) Why 1993's labor agreement—not a Super Bowl or dynasty—marks the true beginning of the modern NFL How free agency, salary caps, and 50-50 revenue sharing created unprecedented labor peace The pivotal role of Steelers owner Dan Rooney and Broncos owner Pat Bowlen in shaping the league's economics Jerry Jones: The Relentless Salesman How Jones "taught the NFL how to sell" despite alienating fellow owners The Rupert Murdoch deal that transformed television economics forever Robert Kraft's assessment: Jerry can "charm a dog off a meat truck" Why Jones doesn't chase money—he chases the chase The "Cowboys peanut butter" philosophy: monetizing everything not nailed down Robert Kraft: The Real Estate Wizard The brilliant 7-year strategy to acquire the New England Patriots How Kraft bought parking lots, then the stadium, then finally the team—leaving owners with nothing Why Connecticut and Providence offered sweetheart deals, but Kraft stayed in Foxborough Patriot Place: The revolutionary stadium-as-real-estate-development model How Kraft's unshared revenue strategy changed sports franchises forever Roger Goodell: The Senator's Son Goodell's childhood ambition letter: "I want to be NFL Commissioner" The political instincts he absorbed from his U.S. Senator father Why some NFL staffers called him "too nakedly ambitious" Goodell's strategy: schmoozing with owners at every opportunity Why can't he find his own replacement (or won't step down)? Prediction: The next commissioner will be a media expert, not a football insider Bill Belichick & The Jets Resignation The Leon Hess succession crisis that drove Belichick away from New York Was there tampering between Kraft and Belichick? The evidence examined Why Paul Tagliabue warned teams to "tread carefully" with Belichick The compensatory draft picks the Jets received—and why they got the short end The Los Angeles Stadium Saga Inside the 2016 Houston meeting, where Jerry Jones lobbied relentlessly for Stan Kroenke's vision Why the Rams-only bid beat the dual Raiders-Chargers proposal Paul Allen's rare appearance—and how "The Oracle" swung critical votes Jerry Jones, celebrating with a tumbler of scotch: "He's the salesman. He got his catch that day." How the NFL turned two stadium problems into one world-class solution Gambling's Stranglehold on Sports Why Jones and Kraft invested in gambling platforms before legalization How the NFL profits from sponsorships and game data sales—not direct gambling revenue The disturbing shift: from communal Sunday football to atomized, real-time phone betting "The book always wins. The sportsbook's going to win. Now you've got people pissed at the NFL." Brian's fear: economic downturns + player financial struggles = integrity crises The Cleveland baseball team scandal, Jontay Porter's lifetime ban, and the NCAA's dangerous new policy Why allowing college athletes to bet on football is "streamlining the pipeline from amateur athletics to federal indictment" The Future of the NFL Why 97% of NFL fans never attend a game—and what that means for the league's priorities "Fans in the stadium are essentially props for TV broadcasts" The COVID revelation: Cardboard cutouts worked fine. Do stadiums even matter? Cable TV's death and streaming's fragmentation: How will fans afford to watch? The NFL's challenge: squeezing every penny without breaking fan loyalty KEY QUOTES On Jerry Jones: "Jerry taught us how to sell." — Carmen Policy, former 49ers President On Robert Kraft: "He could charm a dog off a meat truck." — Robert Kraft on Jerry Jones On Gambling: "We went from sitting down with your dad with a clicker, maybe a can of beer, your jersey on, and you watched for three hours. You watched a drama, basically. Now you're betting on a tight end you don't care about because he's on your fantasy roster. Well then you add money to it, and it really amplifies the tension." "The book always wins. The sportsbook's going to win—more chances than not. So now you got people pissed at the NFL or pissed at a player or a team." On Roger Goodell's Future: "My suspicion is that it'll be a media person. That's where the league is now. Two-thirds of its revenue comes from media and sponsorships, not from tickets and beer." On Fans: "Roger likes to say that 97% of NFL fans never go to a game. The fans in the stadium now are essentially props for TV broadcasts." TOPICS/CHAPTERS Introduction & Book Overview Why 1993? The Labor Deal That Changed Everything Jerry Jones: The Man Who Brought Rupert Murdoch to the NFL Robert Kraft's Brilliant Patriots Acquisition Strategy Patriot Place & The Real Estate Revolution Roger Goodell's Path: From Senator's Son to Commissioner Bill Belichick's "I Resign as HC of the NYJ" Napkin Moment The 2016 Los Angeles Stadium Decision: Jerry Jones vs. Jerry Richardson Gambling's Corrosive Effect on Sports Integrity The Future of NFL Leadership & Media Fragmentation Closing Thoughts ABOUT THE GUEST Ken Belson is a sports business correspondent for The New York Times, where he has covered the NFL, sports economics, and major league developments for over a decade. His latest book, Every Day Is Sunday, is an Amazon #1 bestseller and chronicles the transformation of the NFL into the most powerful sports league in American history. Belson's reporting combines insider access, rigorous research, and a business-focused lens that reveals the economic machinery behind America's most-watched sport. RESOURCES & LINKS Order the Book: Every Day Is Sunday on Amazon Connect with Brian D. 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SVP and Stanford Steve are back with a LIVE recap of the CFB Week 9 slate. Starting with Texas A&M's DOMINANT win over LSU in Baton Rouge… exactly how good are the Aggies? And what to make of LSU's disappointing season. The second most impressive win of the day came in Norman as Ole Miss took down Oklahoma, changing the narrative around the Rebels' program. Texas survived Starkville, but SVP can't get over how unconvincing the Horns continue to look. And what a brutal, brutal stretch for Miss State. Changing gears to the Big Ten, Indiana continues to roll, Michigan continues to trend up and, hey, rank Washington. The Big 12 is wide open but the guys have a team they're keeping a close eye on. And then in the ACC, who knows. The guys break down all that and more, with a special debut for Scott: Manager of Lighting & Pet Supplies. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (5:40) Texas A&M-LSU recap (15:01) Vandy-Mizzou recap & Nashville experience (23:28) Indiana keeps dominating (26:52) Hypothetical IU-Ohio State line (28:39) Oregon eases past Wisconsin (30:17) Ole Miss changed the narrative with win over OU (39:13) BYU passes test in Ames - and it was wild (47:55) Cincinnati is playing at a HIGH level (49:21) Alabama survives the Cockpit (57:15) Texas pulls off comeback at Mississippi State (1:00:00) More brutal run for Texas or MSU? (1:08:15) Great win for Wake and Jake Dickert (1:09:01) How did Auburn beat Arkansas?!? (1:10:50) Lots of questions in the ACC (1:16:23) Great move to go for 2 by Belichick (1:17:50) Memphis upsets USF, new G5 CFP favorite (1:20:24) Rank Washington (1:21:16) Kansas State keeps dominating the Sunflower Showdown (1:23:32) UT-Vandy could be for a CFP spot (1:25:45) Is Texas good? (1:29:40) Michigan stock up, OU stock down (1:32:17) Pribula's injury is brutal… (1:32:55) Redd infiltrates the show (1:33:09) NFL Week 8 storylines – Lamar? (1:36:07) SVP the handyman (1:38:01) Hot seat for BK? (1:40:30) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saturday's game against Virginia highlighted progress for Bill Belichick's team, but the wins remain elusive as the Cavaliers did just enough in overtime to steal a 17-16 win in Kenan Stadium. A critical mistake early and a goal line plan at the end sealed North Carolina's fate for the second straight week as the Heels fall to 2-5 and 0-3 in the ACC. Jason Staples and Buck Sanders join Tommy Ashley to break it all down. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC's stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Backroads and Bonfires podcast, Adam Pedersen shares his thoughts on various topics, including the challenges of harvest season, a breakdown of his combine, and his love for sports, particularly the Iowa Hawkeyes. He discusses the New York Times' controversial top 100 podcasts list, expressing his disbelief at the omissions of major podcasts like Joe Rogan's. Adam also reflects on Bill Belichick's recent coaching decisions and the impact of ego on his legacy. Additionally, he presents his Mount Rushmore of white running backs and concludes with a nostalgic look at the best Halloween episodes in TV history, particularly from Home Improvement. Hut Hut! Love y'all.

SVP and Stanford Steve are back with a LIVE recap of the CFB Week 9 slate. Starting with Texas A&M's DOMINANT win over LSU in Baton Rouge… exactly how good are the Aggies? And what to make of LSU's disappointing season. The second most impressive win of the day came in Norman as Ole Miss took down Oklahoma, changing the narrative around the Rebels' program. Texas survived Starkville, but SVP can't get over how unconvincing the Horns continue to look. And what a brutal, brutal stretch for Miss State. Changing gears to the Big Ten, Indiana continues to roll, Michigan continues to trend up and, hey, rank Washington. The Big 12 is wide open but the guys have a team they're keeping a close eye on. And then in the ACC, who knows. The guys break down all that and more, with a special debut for Scott: Manager of Lighting & Pet Supplies. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (5:40) Texas A&M-LSU recap (15:01) Vandy-Mizzou recap & Nashville experience (23:28) Indiana keeps dominating (26:52) Hypothetical IU-Ohio State line (28:39) Oregon eases past Wisconsin (30:17) Ole Miss changed the narrative with win over OU (39:13) BYU passes test in Ames - and it was wild (47:55) Cincinnati is playing at a HIGH level (49:21) Alabama survives the Cockpit (57:15) Texas pulls off comeback at Mississippi State (1:00:00) More brutal run for Texas or MSU? (1:08:15) Great win for Wake and Jake Dickert (1:09:01) How did Auburn beat Arkansas?!? (1:10:50) Lots of questions in the ACC (1:16:23) Great move to go for 2 by Belichick (1:17:50) Memphis upsets USF, new G5 CFP favorite (1:20:24) Rank Washington (1:21:16) Kansas State keeps dominating the Sunflower Showdown (1:23:32) UT-Vandy could be for a CFP spot (1:25:45) Is Texas good? (1:29:40) Michigan stock up, OU stock down (1:32:17) Pribula's injury is brutal… (1:32:55) Redd infiltrates the show (1:33:09) NFL Week 8 storylines – Lamar? (1:36:07) SVP the handyman (1:38:01) Hot seat for BK? (1:40:30) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Pats upcoming schedule (8:52) Bill Belichick's legacy (20:22) Josh McDaniels on Pats offense (30:27) 5 Questions with Gasper See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dodgers–Blue Jays is on and Dan's torn: despises the “neo-Yankees” Dodgers, still scarred by Joe Carter's '93 dagger vs. his beloved Phillies. We relive that wild Phils run (Dykstra, Dutch, Kruk & co.) and why that team still owns Philly hearts. Meanwhile, the NBA tips off under a cloud: FBI arrests tied to gambling schemes and a wild Stephen A. take that somehow drags Trump into it—Dan calls foul on evidence-free accusations and on-air grandstanding. Plus: Nick Saban says he's staying retired (and on GameDay), and why Bill Belichick needs time at UNC in the portal era.Then it's NFL Week 7:London: Rams cruise past the Jags—still waiting on College Trevor to show up on Sundays.Chiefs flatten the Raiders; K.C. looks fully “back.”Browns bully the Dolphins in bad weather; that defense is real.Patriots roll the Titans—Drake May looks the part, New England's arrow up.Panthers edge the Jets in a quintessential Meadowlands slog.Also: Panera SIP Club lore, Rich vs. the “ON” switch, and a Gary Carter vs. Ovi “Great 8” aside.Special Thanks to: Fox Brothers Alarms - https://foxbrothersalarms.com First Baptist church of Phillipsburg NJ http://www.fbcpburg.org/

Hour 4 with Rick "Doc" Walker: The Commanders need to get their fundamentals down / Bill Belichick has not looked good at UNC / The Capitals play in a winning environment at home

Carolina football GM Mike Lombardi likes to talk about himself as a three-time Super Bowl champion operating an NFL team in college. But not all Super Bowl rings are created equal. Correspondent (and UNC dad) David Fleming joins Pablo to fact-check the $1.5 million man, for a roadmap to how the Belichick administration became such a (taxpayer-funded) disaster.• Order David Fleming's book, "A Big Mess in Texas: The Miraculous, Disastrous 1952 Dallas Texans and the Craziest Untold Story in NFL History":https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250374301/abigmessintexas(Pablo Torre Finds Out is independently produced by Meadowlark Media and distributed by The Athletic. The views, research and reporting expressed in this episode are solely those of Pablo Torre Finds Out, and do not reflect the work or editorial input of The Athletic or its journalists.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(0:00) The second hour begins with the guys reacting to Stephen A Smith's comments on the NBA gambling investigation. (12:32) The callers weigh in on the Bruins-Ducks game and the NBA gambling scandal. (20:21) The guys reset the Bill Belichick Hall of Fame discussion from earlier in the week. (29:34) More calls on Agenda Free Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Bedard is joined by Mark Dondero of 98.5 The Sports Hub as they preview the Patriots upcoming matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Greg & Mark break down the matchup as well as look at where the Patriots currently rank amongst teams in the AFC. 0:00 - ⏰️EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 0:45 - Welcome on Mark Dondero 15:56 - Previewing Patriots-Browns 20:00 - Browns Defense 24:00 - Prizepicks 25:24 - Greg walks through how he watches a Game 43:10 - Ranking Top Teams in AFC 47:39 - Subscribe to the podcast 48:03 - Rapid Fire Questions with Greg Bedard 48:15 - Favorite Super Bowl Not involving Patriots 50:38 - Any stories from Super Bowl 42? 53:26 - If you could put any player in the NFL on Patriots who would you put on the team? 54:37 - Favorite Football Movie 55:48 - One football play on loop for rest of your life 57:38 - Who is Bill Belichick worst ever draft pick 58:55 - Coach or Player you would have love to attended a press conference for 1:00:08 - Worst Interview you have ever done 1:01:26 - If Bill Belichick retired after Super Bowl 36 would he have been a Hall of Famer? 1:02:22 - Forgotten Player from Patriots Dynasty that fans forget about? 1:04:02 - Greg's game pick 1:05:27 - Wrapping up SUBSCRIBE to the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles

Steve from Gloucester and Play It Again Guy in-studio. Kirk starts the show early and is mad the producers were laughing before the show (00:30:00). The Internet Invitational is scheduled for next week (00:08:45). Bill Belichick advances in 2026 Hall of Fame selection (00:18:30). Klemmer and his wife have a gift for the Fishbowl crew (00:32:00). Klemmer calls in (00:36:10). The Kirk-Riggs Hater Match was released (00:55:00). Play It Again Guy criticizes Dave (01:16:00). Kevin O'Leary thinks AI should replace extras in movies (01:24:00). Play It Again Guy has a game (01:45:00).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/kminshow

The Alabama Crimson Tide steps out of Top 25 action to play at The South Carolina Gamecocks Saturday. These are the games that plagued Alabama Football last season, do you feel differently about this team as they play South Carolina Football? Ty Simpson appears destined to be a Heisman finalist. What must he do to ensure that? There could be two first round QBS in this game as South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers is also projected as a first rounder. Ryan Williams' bounce back from early season criticism Will Bill Belichick be back for year two at North Carolina? Most baffling results in College Football this season PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Carolina's home date with Virginia provides another opportunity for Bill Belichick and staff to work the recruiting side of the program as coaching changes across the country have new official visitors heading to Chapel Hill. Inside Carolina's football recruiting expert Don Callahan outlines the weekend and 2026 commit Trashawn Ruffin joins Callahan and host Tommy Ashley to discuss his recruitment and mindset as he prepares for his time at UNC. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC's stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.