Podcast appearances and mentions of Philip Rivers

"Be at your best when your best is needed." Jonathan Taylor As the Pivot Training Camp tour hits Indianapolis, one of the league's best Running Backs Jonathan Taylor sits with the guys for an in-depth conversation about his football journey—from his early days at Salem High School in New Jersey to his dominant college career at Wisconsin to becoming one of the NFL's premier running backs with the Indianapolis Colts...JT's transcendent path is one everyone can learn from. Taylor opens up on making it to the league, the work behind becoming one of the most productive backs in football, and what it means to earn a new deal and continue building his legacy in Indianapolis. JT talks about the legends at his position before him, what it was like having Philip Rivers around and gives an inside-look into this year's roster filled with young proven talent. He also discusses his relationship with Colts head coach Shane Steichen, the Irsay family, and the people inside the organization who have helped shape his career. He gives his respect to the other top Backs in the league from Bijan to Derrick Henry to Saquon, even revealing what him and Saquon had in common long before their NFL days...Beyond the numbers, Taylor talks about leadership, accountability, handling adversity, and setting the standard for a team that wants to win. He also breaks down what it will take for the Colts to make the playoffs—what needs to come together inside the locker room, the consistency required throughout the season, and the mindset it takes to make a real postseason run. What does it take to be one of the best? How does he approach the responsibility that comes with being a leader? And what does winning mean to him at this stage of his career? A candid conversation with one of the NFL's elite about the journey that got him here—and the mindset, leadership and commitment it will take to get the Colts where they want to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Hartman and Veejay Huskey go hard on QBs they like and don’t like going into the season, focusing on Jayden Daniels, Carson Beck, Jalen Hurts and more. They have serious thoughts on some quarterback’s chances at being a first-time Hall of Famer, including Ben Roethlisberger, Eli Manning, Philip Rivers and Matt Ryan, as well as coaches Marty Schottenheimer, Mike Holmgren and more. MLB Network analyst Jon Paul Morosi then joined to rap about the Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP race and what the future looks like for Jacob Misiorowski. Those stories, plus another episode of Uncle Veejay’s Corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got asked to submit our top 5 NC State football players of all time. The list got rejected, because Philip Rivers wasn't on it.Layton stands by it anyway: Ted Brown, Torry Holt, Bradley Chubb, Mario Williams, Adrian Wilson. Greg argues you cannot build a top 5 without a quarterback, and brings his own list. Ethan watches the two of them go at it.Before that: a federal judge just granted an entire class of athletes a fifth year of eligibility, and three former Wolfpack basketball players are caught in the middle, with Ven-Allen Lubin looking like the most likely to return. Plus whether a player who transfers away still counts as one of ours, and a response to the writer who called NC State's defensive line the thinnest he can remember.25 days until NC State opens at Virginia.New episodes every week — follow so you never miss one.Support Tuffy Talk on Patreon: 12 members-only NC State breakdowns a month for $5 — patreon.com/c/tuffytalkFollow us:Twitter/X: @tuffytalknowGreg "The Leg" Haas: @PackFanInNOVAEthan Barry: @ncstatestats#NCState #GoPack #Wolfpack #TuffyTalkSend us Fan MailSupport the showNew episodes every week. Follow the show so you never miss one.

Send us Fan MailFormer Chargers running back Melvin Gordon sits down with Fernando Ramirez for an exclusive interview at Chargers training camp. Gordon reflects on why he'll always consider himself part of the Chargers family, even after his playing career, and shares what makes Justin Herbert one of the NFL's elite quarterbacks.Gordon also explains why he believed Jim Harbaugh was the perfect coach for the Chargers the moment he considered returning to the NFL. He discusses why he's confident Harbaugh can lead the franchise to a Super Bowl championship and why he'd love to see it happen.To wrap things up, Gordon shares one of his favorite Philip Rivers stories from their time together in San Diego and Los Angeles.Don't miss this fun and insightful conversation with one of the most productive running backs in Chargers history.Subscribe for more exclusive Chargers interviews, training camp coverage, breaking news, and NFL analysis from Fernando Ramirez and Compas on the Beat.DONATIONS: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FQEW7RNJW7GNASUBSCRIBE TO THE COMPAS YOUTUBE CHANNELSCompas on the BeatCombat CompasWhat's Up BoltsHouse of HornsFOLLOW THE COMPAS ON SOCIALTikTok: @compasonthebeatInstagram: @compasonthebeatTwitter: @CompasOTBTwitter: @gmanzano24Twitter: @realframirez

Anthony Lima presses Lance Reisland to name a starting quarterback with no pads on, and Reisland doesn't hesitate, picking Deshaun Watson because of his ten years of experience and command of offensive concepts, while noting that's subject to change once real competition begins. He explains Dillon Gabriel and Taylor Green were actually the best quarterbacks in yesterday's practice, but stresses context matters since Shedeur Sanders and the young receivers were going against Denzel Ward and Mason Graham. Reisland and Lima also debate the meaning of a "fair" QB competition, using Joe Flacco and Philip Rivers as examples of veterans outperforming younger passers once real games start.

We said Chris Dunn is the greatest kicker in NC State history, some of you were furious, so we settled a bigger question: at how many positions does NC State actually have an UNDISPUTED GOAT? Ethan, Greg, Macon and Layton go position by position — and only three names survive.Before the debate: Jacoby Brissett's new deal with Arizona, worth up to $21 million. UNC's general manager getting put on paid administrative leave five weeks before kickoff. And the three defensive transfers who could swing NC State's season.Then Ethan closes with the question nobody's ready for — with four-star Gunner Rivers, Philip's son, on the way, who's actually NC State's starting quarterback a year from now?The three undisputed GOATs, the one that got away, and a whole lot of arguing in between.New episodes every week — follow so you never miss one.Support Tuffy Talk on Patreon: 12 members-only NC State breakdowns a month for $5 — patreon.com/c/tuffytalkFollow us:Twitter/X: @tuffytalknowGreg "The Leg" Haas: @PackFanInNOVAEthan Barry: @ncstatestats#NCState #GoPack #Wolfpack #TuffyTalkSend us Fan MailSupport the showNew episodes every week. Follow the show so you never miss one.

Gene breaks down the Yankees-Pirates fight. Were some “Unwritten Rules” broken? Gene explains that MLB is inching closer to a salary cap. Did you see what Aaron Rodgers did?

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. Gene reacts to the layoffs at ESPN. Plus what did Heather Dinich say about the SEC? What MLB "Unwritten Rules" were broken in the Pirates-Yankees fight? Aaron Rodgers supposedly rekindled his relationship with his family. Don't forget about Timmy's hot take.

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Send us Fan MailThe Carolina Hurricanes are about to throw a parade twenty years in the making. Layton and Ethan open with the scale of it — over 100,000 fans expected in downtown Raleigh this Saturday, a city that's been partying nonstop since the Cup came home, and a fanbase that somehow manages to unite NC State, UNC, Duke, and Wake Forest fans under one roof at Lenovo Center. But this isn't really a hockey episode. It's an episode about why the Canes' championship run matters to the Wolfpack too.It starts with a number. Rod Brind'Amour — now the first player-turned-coach to win a title with the same franchise since 1956 — wears 17 for Carolina. Philip Rivers wore 17 for NC State. Neither connection was planned, but as Layton puts it, numbers have a funny way of working themselves out. From there, the episode digs into Justin Gainey's full-circle moment — the same man who scored the first basket ever in what's now Lenovo Center back in the late 90s is the one who rang the ceremonial siren before Game 1 of the Canes' first-round series, and is now NC State's head coach in that very building.Then the story turns to Carter-Finley Stadium, where the Canes hosted a Stadium Series outdoor game against Washington in 2023 — complete with the NC State marching band, Mr. and Mrs. Wolf, and Wolf hands thrown up mid-celebration. Ethan calls it one of the best live sporting events he's ever attended. Just days later, the Frozen Finley college hockey game drew over 25,000 fans, completely overwhelming the merchandise table.The episode closes on the practical stuff that actually matters for NC State's future — the $300 million Lenovo Center renovation now accelerating because of the Cup run, the $1 billion of development planned around the arena, and why playing home games in a real professional arena has quietly been one of NC State basketball's best recruiting tools for years. And finally, the big debate: would an NC State men's basketball national championship draw a parade anywhere close to the size of what the Canes are getting this weekend? Ethan isn't so sure — but he'd love to find out.Tuffy Talk is NC State's home for sports talk, hot takes, and everything Wolfpack. New episodes every Monday at 8:30 PM ET on YouTube. Join the Patreon at patreon.com/c/tuffytalk for exclusive weekly NC State breakdowns from Ethan — $5/month.

With Simms’ 2026 QB Countdown done, we go to the next logical place..an All-Time QB Countdown! Chris & Connor start with the nominees…which HOFers and future HOFers make the first cut? And as we go, the guys also name the 4 passers who lead the All-Time QB Photo list. (0:00) “You should still be sending checks to Brandon Stokley.” (1:30) All-Time QBs: How do we gauge the pre-Super Bowl passers? (7:05) Joe Namath “a decade ahead of his time” (10:20) 20th Century Super Bowl QBs: Bart Starr, Fran Tarkenton, Roger Staubach, Terry Bradshaw, Dan Fouts, Joe Montana, John Elway, Dan Marino, Warren Moon, Brett Favre, Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Jim Kelly (14:35) 21st Century Hall of Famers: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger (16:50) Borderline Hall of Fame candidates: Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, Matt Ryan, Russell Wilson (17:55) Hall of Fame Snubs: Ken Anderson, Phil Simms, Steve McNair (20:00) Active QBs: Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Matthew StaffordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Schopp and the Bulldog analyze Josh Allen's career touchdown statistics and compare his trajectory to Tom Brady and Philip Rivers. They evaluate the status of Buffalo Bills defensive free agents and discuss James Cook's potential to break rushing records in the upcoming season. 01:02 - Josh Allen Training and Stats 07:46 - Bills Defensive Free Agents 11:33 - James Cook Rushing Outlook

Send us Fan MailChris Hart didn't wait. In his first week as NC State's head coach, he landed two transfer portal commits from the same program — infielder Hunter Warren and left-handed pitcher Chet Lax, both from Wright State. Layton, Greg, and Ethan break down both additions in full, debate which one is the bigger get, and dig into what their numbers against SEC competition actually tell you about how they'll translate to the ACC.Warren hit .328 with a .831 OPS across 61 games in 2025, won Horizon League Freshman of the Year, and posted an .856 OPS in 23 plate appearances against Tennessee and Georgia. Lax went seven innings against Tennessee with a 0.82 ERA across 11 innings of SEC competition, showing the kind of stuff that projects as a legitimate weekend starter. Both were First Team All-Horizon League. Both are exactly the profile Hart and Avent have always targeted — proven smaller-school D1 talent that translates up.Then the full offseason rundown. The Brazil game is cancelled and moved to Charlottesville — NC State nets roughly $1.15 million after travel expenses, but is now a five and a half point underdog in what was supposed to be a neutral site opener. Rett Johnson earns NCBWA 2nd Team Freshman All-American honors. Colt Hauser commits to the 2027 football class — and yes, his dad is Cole Hauser, Rip Wheeler from Yellowstone. Alex Scott commits over Tennessee and Texas A&M. Gunnar Rivers visits Raleigh wearing Philip Rivers' retired number 17 — and the debate about whether he'll actually wear it if he commits is genuinely one of the most interesting conversations of the offseason. LuJames Groover gets called up to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Diana Schneider reaches the French Open semifinals as a top 25 player in the world. Jacob Smith officially drops football for baseball only.Ethan closes with the Stat Pack — Warren and Lax's numbers against SEC pitching and hitting broken down fully, what a 2.5 WAR Hunter Warren looks like in NC State's 2027 lineup, and the sacrifice bunt debate that may never get resolved.Tuffy Talk is NC State's home for sports talk, hot takes, and everything Wolfpack. New episodes every Monday at 8:30 PM ET on YouTube. Join the Patreon at patreon.com/cw/ncstatestats for exclusive weekly NC State breakdowns from Ethan — $5/month.

The Athletic's Mike Sando joins the show to discuss a variety of NFL history topics, including Russell Wilson's legacy, Eli Manning vs. Philip Rivers, Aaron Rodgers career, and MUCH MORE.

Alec Pierce of the Indianapolis Colts joins Chris Long on the Green Light Podcast. The Colts had a busy offseason bringing back Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce who revealed that one of the biggest selling points in returning to the Colts was QB continuity and Indy has it heading into 2026. Alec talks to Chris about the Colts season in 2025, the number of QBs he's received passes from, the feeling of getting the bag and the hit he took from the Texans' Jalen Pitre. All of that and more on today's episode. (00:00) - Intro (02:00) - Playing with Philip Rivers, Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Joe Flacco (09:30) - Learning from WR Coach Reggie Wayne (15:00) - Toughest NFL DBs (18:10) - Colts' 2025 Season (19:10) - Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Warren and Colts Running Game (22:40) - Colts WRs (24:42) - Getting Paid (28:00) - Daniel Jones Leadership Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy discuss Russell Wilson declining the Jets offer to be their backup quarterback and taking a job at CBS Sports instead. Is Wilson retiring for good or will he pull a Philip Rivers and return at some point? Will he be a good TV analyst? Is Wilson a sure-fire Hall of Famer? Or a sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer? Plus, a look at the two blockbuster trades in the NFL yesterday that saw Myles Garrett get dealt to the Rams and A.J. Brown heading to the Patriots to play for his old coach, Mike Vrabel. Check out a Tuesday 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.

Nick Kostos opens the second hour with his thoughts on who the best quarterback of all time is between Eli Manning or Philip Rivers.

Nick Kostos opens Thursday's show with his reaction to the Oklahoma City Thunder's win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Nick shares where he has Aaron Rodgers ranked among the best quarterbacks of all time, and goes off of the people who have Philip Rivers as a better quarterback than Eli Manning. Justin Termine, Steve Phillips and Patrick McEnroe join the show.

Randy McMichael reflects on vocal quarterbacks like Matt Ryan and Philip Rivers before debating the best baseball movie villains from his childhood. The conversation concludes with a critique of James Harden's performance and a look ahead to NBA playoff action featuring Spurs and Timberwolves. 01:00 - NFL Trash Talk Stories 04:16 - Baseball Movie Villains Debate 07:43 - NBA Playoff Breakdown

Randy McMichael recounts his on-field experiences being yelled at by quarterbacks like Philip Rivers and Quincy Carter during his playing career. They debate the most iconic baseball movie villains before analyzing the NBA playoffs and James Harden's post-season reputation. The conversation also highlights the Falcons' schedule release videos and Garrick Higgo's rules penalty. 02:24 - NFL Quarterback Trash Talk 04:17 - Iconic Baseball Movie Villains 07:42 - NBA Playoff Game Previews 15:13 - Nine Million Dollar Lunch 19:09 - Garrick Higgo Rules Penalty

Accredited Investors: Catalina Island deal closes soon. Join waitlist: somerscapital.com/investFormer San Diego Chargers linebacker Larry English joins Rich Somers for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to perform at your highest level—on the field, in business, and in life. From NFL locker room lessons to building a human performance company for high-achieving men, Larry breaks down why energy, clarity, hormones, nutrition, and discipline are the real cheat codes for success.This episode goes deep into testosterone, bloodwork, longevity, mental sharpness, and the routines that help entrepreneurs stop feeling drained and start operating like elite athletes. Larry also shares stories from his Chargers days, playing alongside legends like LaDainian Tomlinson, Philip Rivers, and Antonio Gates, while revealing how to build a body and mind that can keep winning long after the game ends.Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somersInterested in joining The 7 Figure Creator Mastermind? Visit www.the7figurecreator.com to book a free intro call.Interested in joining our Boutique Hotel Mastermind? Visit www.somerscapital.com/mastermind to book a free call.

The fellas roll in with another great show. We start with Chris' great conversation with Laiatu Latu covering the Colts, Latu's pass rush arsenal, Daniel Jones and Philip Rivers, Latu's rugby career and receiving books from Carson Schwesinger. Chris, Beau and Macon wrap things up with a few NFL updates, weighing in on the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel drama and talking some NBA playoffs. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:57) - Laiatu Latu Talks 2025 Colts Season, His Pass Rush Moves, + Daniel Jones & Philip Rivers (00:34:24) - NFL Round-Up: Chargers Sign David Njoku & Chiefs Outlook in AFCW (00:48:01) - Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini (01:09:07) - All About The NBA Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about Mike Vrabel and the Patriots getting roasted for his return to the team after 1 day away, the tabloids catching the Patriots coach shopping for women's clothing at the airport, Philip Rivers being wooed by the TV people, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 14:22 – A week from now the Colts will be on the clock, Pacers heading to Mexico in November to face the Nuggets, Tyrese Haliburton should be back by then, Ballard will meet the media ahead of the draft, no ticket for Kevin yesterday 14:23 – 23:25 – Morning Checkdown 23:26 – 48:08 – Wrestlemania weekend, Jey Uso punched Cam’Ron yesterday, Colts discussion as they are a week out from being on the clock, could Colts trade back?, what would make it a successful Day 2 for the Colts, Kevin and James’ Carb Day experience last year, Curt Cignetti’s social media post, Kevin was tempted to take an IU golf cart yesterday 48:09 – 1:01:08– ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his wrestling knowledge, Indiana/Kentucky sites, Luke Ertel, what’s left on his high school gym bucket list, potential MLS expansion involving Indianapolis, Morning Checkdown 1:01:09 – 1:17:12 – Zach Hicks on Locked On Colts joins us and discusses his pre-draft preparations, evaluating Ballard’s draft strategies through the years, edge rusher issues, biggest needs this season, his draft guide 1:17:13 – 1:24:20 – NBA Playoff matchup we’re most intrigued by 1:24:21 – 1:49:30 – Missing metabolism, James tells a story of being an RA, peeing in bottles, Kenny Moore and Anthony Richardson are still Colts as of now, Daniel Jeremiah discusses where AR would rank in this year’s QB class, Philip Rivers playing again in 2026?, Morning Checkdown 1:49:31 – 2:00:10 – Marc gives a Wrestlemania preview, Kevin debates if Philip Rivers will play in the NFL next year?, would Anthony Richardson switch positions or is that ridiculous, Marc asks the guys what position of need the Colts could avoid drafting that they would still feel comfortable with 2:00:11 – 2:09:31 – Roman numerals, what will the Colts have to do to get a third Day 2 pick?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salk reads some more late night texts to start the show after the Mariners lose the series to the Yankees. Later, they re-air their conversation with former NFL QB Philip Rivers to discuss what jumped out about the Seahawks defense, his own career and post-career and much more.

Brock and Salk share what stood out to each of them from their conversation with Philip Rivers and what they learned about the Seahawks from it. They then discuss some of their takeaways from the Mariners first week of the season, including what they have like and what leaves them slightly concerned. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on a Mike Macdonald/Sean McVay comparison that he hasn't heard before, how Macdonald compares to some business leaders and a new football term that he learned from Philip Rivers.

A great country song doesn't start as a “record” it starts as a messy idea, a half-formed hook, and a room full of people willing to grind. We're fresh off a write and still riding that song high, so we get real about why we keep our circle tight, how we know when something is truly an Aldean pitch, and why we'd rather walk away than finish a song that doesn't feel like it has a life.Then we go full Nashville inside baseball: demo production, track building, mix tweaks, and the pressure of sending a finished demo to an artist who can say yes or kill it in three and a half minutes. We also talk about why production can absolutely change outcomes in publisher meetings, why some modern country ends up sounding like wallpaper, and what it looks like when an artist has a signature sound that cuts through.From CRS and radio suites to a new wave of young country guitar slingers bringing shuffles and real playing back, we hit the state of country music today. Plus: a near-miss on the interstate that shook us up, our “idiots” list for airport drop-offs, and the most awkward cold-call guest invite ever when Philip Rivers actually answers the phone. Big news too: we're teaming up with Crossover Media Group, and we tease a return from the man himself, Jason Aldean.If you laughed, learned something, or just like the chaos, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find us.______________________________________________________________________________________________SPONSORS: The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every BusinessBook a tour today at espaces.comFrom the Patriot Mobile studios:Don't get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don't and they can't!Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOTRight now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.Original Brands - Our original sponsor since the beginning!!Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.comPeacemaker Coffee CompanyFounded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs. https://www.peacemakercoffeecompany.com/________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.comProduced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

In this episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Pro Bowl QB Robert Griffin III - a.k.a. “RG3” - joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. Robert explains how he got his nickname, what it was like setting records his rookie year, and how he fits into the era of Black quarterbacks who continued to evolve the position in the NFL. RG3 also talks about why he decided to retire in 2020, but how he’s stayed in playing shape in case he gets a Philip Rivers-type call from a team. We hear Robert’s “welcome to the media moment,” his seamless transition from football to broadcasting, and what he’s learned about managing media controversies.The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"They tryna make me Amin Elhassan!" Dan's inner monologue is very excited to talk about some NFL media news after Tony Dungy was let go from Football Night in America. Should NBC make a run at Philip Rivers or Smokin' Jay Cutler to replace him? Zas tests how much Amin knows about that. After Tony's Kon Knueppel rookie-of-the-year take aged extremely poorly extremely fast, he gives it another go... and it ages extremely poorly extremely fast again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin look at the Conference Championship matchups that gave us a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl. Jarrett Stidham had a tough day, but should the Broncos have taken first half points before weather came? Matt talks about the exciting matchup between the Rams and Seahawks. Did Sam Darnold finally silence his critics? Drew notes the coaching matchup that delivered. What are your first thoughts on the Maye-Darnold QB matchup? Matt wonders if either of these teams are at the start of a long run of Championship hopes. Onto the coaching hires with two new hires in the AFC North. Mike McCarthy adds another iconic franchise to his coaching resume with the Steelers. What changes will Jesse Minter bring to the Ravens? Matt was surprised by the Bills interviewing Philip Rivers, but wants his coaches to have more experience. We wrap up with preparations for NFL Cover Zero heading to the Super Bowl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of the show the guys chat it up with Pete Prisco after a wild Championship weekend in the NFL and talk about weather conditions. Plus, the guys go over Philip Rivers taking himself out of coaching consideration, a taser edition of the Leftovers, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk & the boys preview the NFL's Conference Championship weekend and cover everything around the NFL, NBA, world of sports, and weather. In the first hour, ESPN Senior Insider joins us to talk about the Baltimore Ravens hiring Chargers DC Jesse Minter as their new Head Coach, the Buffalo Bills potentially becoming the Buffalo Phils after the announcement they are interviewing Philip Rivers for their Head Coaching position, where the Cleveland Browns may land on their coaching search, and more. Also in the first hour, Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Cowher joins the progrum to talk about his experience in building a staff and being Head Coach of the Steelers at the age of 34, coaching Hall of Fame players, the New England Patriots turnaround, Sean Payton's gameplan around back up QB Jarrett Stidham, and more. In the second hour, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania stops by to tell us everything that's going on in the NBA, including an update on where Giannis Antetokounmpo stands with the Milwaukee Bucks, the relationship between the Los Angeles Lakers & LeBron James, and more. To close out the show, we get a winter storm update from Weather Channel Legend Jim Cantore, and Pat and AJ make their picks for the Conference Championship games.  Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We will be back LIVE from the ThunderDome for Overreaction Monday. Have a great weekend. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the Best of Stugotz & Company LIVE!: Stugotz and the guys discuss the Buffalo Bills and the news that Philip Rivers has been brought in for an interview as their head coach. Izzy shares a topic about Joel Embiid. Former Bucs GM Mark Dominik joins the show to talk about the coaching carousal, Fernando Mendoza and all of the headlines around the NFL. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin end the NFL regular season with an incredible ending of Ravens/Steelers. How many mistakes were made before both kickers missed? The Texans beat the Colts, but Matt was hoping for more Philip Rivers. Cam Little kicks a 67 yard field goal in the Jaguars win. Myles Garrett breaks the sack record in the Browns win over the Bengals. Was this the last game for Travis Kelce with the Chiefs? The Panthers will host a playoff game after winning the NFC South. What's next for the Bucs after missing the playoffs? Another big game for Matthew Stafford in a Rams win. The Bears win while the Eagles lost, so the NFC seeds are set. The Seahawks are the 1 seed in the NFC and are the favorites in the Super Bowl odds. How will the Playoffs play out? Matt explains why he's really looking forward to Bears-Packers. The Bills face the Jaguars and the game could go either way. The Eagles host the 49ers and Matt thinks the Chargers could beat the Patriots. How far can the Steelers go in the playoffs? Matt thinks 11 teams are capable of winning the Super Bowl!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot react to the Seahawks' latest statement win and the stunning reality that a team widely projected to finish under .500 now sits two home wins away from the Super Bowl. They break down why this run feels different from past Seahawks contenders, examine the favorable NFC landscape, and agree there's only one opponent that truly scares them: the Rams. Ray Roberts explains why the Seahawks' ability to run between the tackles and control tempo was the true difference in their win over San Francisco, giving the offense "the remote control" of the game. He details how Mike Macdonald's defense shut down Brock Purdy by eliminating explosive plays, dominating tackles, and keeping constant pressure, while also addressing the benefits and risks of Seattle's first-round bye as they sit two home wins from the Super Bowl. Brady Henderson and Jackson Bevens join Mitch to break down Seattle's 13–3 dismantling of the 49ers, a game that felt like a blowout long before the final whistle. They credit Mike Macdonald's defense for completely erasing Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan's offense, while the Seahawks' run-heavy attack controlled tempo and time of possession. The conversation turns to expectations that now come with the No. 1 seed, health heading into the divisional round, and whether any NFC team — Rams included — can realistically challenge Seattle at Lumen Field. Rick Neuheisel joins Mitch to explain how the College Football Playoff quarterfinals exposed the new reality of college football, from Miami's physical formula to Indiana's suffocating defense and Oregon's offensive limitations. He unpacks the NIL and transfer-portal frenzy surrounding stars like Trinidad Chambliss, predicts massive seven-figure payouts for elite quarterbacks, and calls the current system "absolute craziness" headed for a reset.   GUESTS   Ray Roberts | Former Seahawks offensive lineman; Seahawks Radio Network analyst Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion, Head Coach Dallas Renegades (UFL)   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Seahawks surge into Super Bowl contention as surprise NFC powerhouse — but one matchup still looms large. 16:10 | Seahawks dominate 49ers with elite defense and punishing run game in statement win at Santa Clara. 39:24 | GUEST: Ray Roberts; Ray Roberts breaks down Seahawks' physical dominance, elite defense, and Super Bowl–ready mindset after silencing the 49ers. 1:12:10 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Seahawks clinch NFC's top seed as dominant defense, punishing run game, and composure separate contenders from pretenders. 1:40:24 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; Neuheisel dives into CFP chaos, NIL madness, and why Indiana and Ole Miss are built to crash college football's old order. 2:05:00 | Other Stuff Segment: College Football Playoff Final Four, Indiana's dominance, Ole Miss upsetting Georgia, Miami upsetting Ohio State, Trinidad Chambliss eligibility and NIL bidding war, Lane Kiffin grocery basket incident, Washington transfer portal departures, DeMon Williams NIL deal and return to UW, Tiger Woods 50th birthday and Champions Tour eligibility, Rachel Uchitel wedding, USC–Notre Dame rivalry potentially ending, Lenny Dykstra arrest controversy, Tom Bodett and Motel 6 lawsuit settlement, Philip Rivers comeback reflection RIPs: Isaiah Whitlock (Actor — The Wire, Da 5 Bloods), Brigitte Bardot (French actress, global sex symbol), Melanie Watson Bernhardt (Actress — Diff'rent Strokes) Headlines Segment: German man sets Guinness record with over 11,000 snow globes, Scientists discover strange lemon-shaped planet that could "sour" your mood, Dating site grows for men with the world's smallest penis, Government releases list of the 25 worst items removed from people's bodies in 2025

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin jump into Week 17 with the Bears just falling short against the 49ers. Week 18 will have a big impact on playoff scenarios and Matt is wondering how many NFC are legit contenders. The Eagles 2nd half stats and lack of offense has Drew doubting them in the playoffs. Which QB are you going to trust in the playoffs? Matt highlights teams that have disappointed down the stretch. Matt recaps his first play by play experience and the feedback from fans. Matt explains some of the 'magic' during the broadcast and how coaches would reveal their game plans. Looking back at the Christmas NFL games, how did we see two of the best kickers in the league struggle? The Lions took a bad loss to the Vikings. Matt feels bad for Travis Kelce's possible last home game at Arrowhead. The Texans defense could give them a chance in the playoffs. The Ravens put up a strong game against the Packers. The Steelers have to be disappointed losing to the Browns. The Patriots rolled past the Jets. The Colts have lost 7 of 8...Matt wonders if it was worth it for Philip Rivers. The Raiders lose and become the favorite for the #1 overall pick. Plus, Matt reviews some rules for wearing different sports jerseys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony opens the show by talking about how he still can't access his emails on his phone, he also talks about the Spurs beating the Thunder, and he talks with Michael about Brooks Koepka leaving the LIV Tour. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about Coach of the Year and how long Philip Rivers will keep playing, then James Carville and Jeff Ma call in with their weekly picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Song : Debonnaire Music “Seasons All For You” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whitlock goes in today on DK Metcalf and Sherrone Moore. DK is an idiot for punching a lions fan, and Ryan Clark and all the race baiters want to give him an excuse. They want new 'protocols' to protect the players. It's a joke. Whitlock then brings Sherrone Moore into the conversation. Sherrone is a DEI hire installed by Jim Harbaugh, and the Athletic just exposed him. This dude has no common sense. Despite the 49ers winning, Philip Rivers looked great last night. What's going on in the NFL? There's no way a dude should be able to come off the couch after 5 years and be effective in the NFL. Is this testament to Philip Rivers' greatness, or just how bad football has become? CLICK here to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK here to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLT CLICK here to Follow Jason Whitlock on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gregg Rosenthal and Nick Shook react to the Week 16 Monday Night Football action between the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts. Brock Purdy went nuclear with 5 passing touchdowns, but Philip Rivers showed flashes of greatness to keep Indianapolis in the game. In the end, the 49ers pushed forward with high chances at top seeding in the playoffs, and the Colts dropped to near-zero chances of playing deep into January.NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Van and Rachel react to a weekend filled with difficult news, from the killing of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, to the mass shootings at Brown University and a Hanukkah event in Australia. Then, the return of Philip Rivers resurrects discussions about Colin Kaepernick, the cofounder of Uncle Nearest apologizes, and Atlanta tops an OnlyFans list. (0:33) Reiner family tragedy (8:59) Trump's response (22:16) Brown University shooting (42:49) Bondi Beach shooting (1:00:04) Philip Rivers, Colin Kaepernick, and the NFL (1:32:43) Fawn Weaver apologizes (1:46:32) Atlanta loves OnlyFans Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss Mahomes, Parsons, and Philip Rivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 15 of the NFL season including the NFC West being the dominant division, Philip Rivers almost leading the Colts to a massive upset win in Seattle, a couple massive injuries including Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons tearing their ACL's, they preview tonight's Monday Night Football game between the Dolphins and Steelers, and they go through some overreactions from around the internet. Joining the progrum to chat about his last season, his upcoming season, and being given the Jack Nicklaus award for PGA Player of the Year for the 4th time, is 4x Major winner, the best golfer on the planet, Scottie Scheffler. Next, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the show to give updates on Patrick Mahomes, Micah Parsons, Davante Adams, if Phil Rivers is going to be the starter for the rest of the season, and the injury report for tonight's MNF game. Later, Seattle Seahawks K Jason Myers joins the progrum to chat about going 6/6 yesterday including a game winner against the Colts, being a Phil Rivers fan growing up, what the locker room in Seattle is like, Mike Macdonald as a Head Coach, kicking in the elements in Seattle, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bomani Jones reacts to Patrick Mahomes ending his season with a torn ACL and discusses what is next for the Kansas City Chiefs. Later, he breaks down everything going on with Sherrone Moore & Michigan and wonders where they both go from here. Finally, he reacts to Phillip Rivers' comeback for the Colts, the Rams big win over the Detroit Lions, Kalen DeBeor saying he is staying at Alabama and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this NFL recap, The Boys, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan, are joined by Greg Olsen to break down everything from NFL Week 15. The boys start with Philip Rivers ripping it at 44, proving once again that age might actually just be a number. They get into the Eagles getting back on track against the Raiders, and debate who the best team in the AFC really is as the playoff picture tightens up. Will, Taylor, and Greg also dive into the Joe Burrow situation in Cincinnati and whether there’s any real smoke around the idea of Burrow wanting out. From there, they break down Patriots vs. Bills, with Josh Allen re-entering the MVP conversation after another dominant performance. The conversation then turns to the biggest shock of the week: Patrick Mahomes tearing his ACL and what that means for the Chiefs’ dynasty, along with questions surrounding Travis Kelce’s future and whether this could mark the end of an era in Kansas City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's word of the day is ‘depravity' as in Brown University as in Bondi Beach as in the Reiner Family as in the world we live in. We're a sports show, so we will talk sports first. The Chiefs dynasty ended in the worst way possible; a loss to a division rival to be eliminated from playoff contention and a Patrick Mahomes torn ACL. Disaster. (12:30) Philip Rivers looked… decent! After 4+ years off he was back to slinging footballs in the NFL. Wow. (27:30) The Mets weekend was something. Pete Alonso gets introduced for the Orioles. Edwin Diaz gets introduced for the Dodgers. And the Mets sign Jorge Polanco. (37:30) Review: Bugonia. (41:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Don't call me that." What's a Waymo? What's going on with the Bucks? Why's Joe Burrow so sad? Why does Warde Manuel still have a job? What do you think Philip Rivers will do in his return? Will Roy abandon his plans for friendship? Why am I asking so many questions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about how much he hates the forced updates on his IPhone, he also reads some mail and talks about naming a child. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the Falcons win over Tampa Bay, and also about Philip Rivers coming out of retirement at the age of 44, James Carville and Jeff Ma call in with their picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Dan Bern “Philip Rivers, etc” ; Paul Evans “Midnight Special” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trey Wingo battles food poisoning to join Stugotz on today's episode. They break down Philip Rivers' return, and while his stats were not great, Stugotz loved Justin Herbert's grit playing through a broken hand. After more NFL talk, Trey remembers Stuart Scott and what made the late anchor unforgettable before ESPN debuts its latest 30 for 30, Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trey Wingo battles food poisoning to join Stugotz on today's episode. They break down Philip Rivers' return, and while his stats were not great, Stugotz loved Justin Herbert's grit playing through a broken hand. After more NFL talk, Trey remembers Stuart Scott and what made the late anchor unforgettable before ESPN debuts its latest 30 for 30, Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Colts are bringing back Philip Rivers. (Stugotz was right?! Holy Bleep?! Stugotz was right!) Where are we at with Rivers as a Hall of Famer? Is this his chance to play himself into Canton? Travis Kelce says he and Taylor Swift have never gotten into an argument, and everybody is calling BS. And finally, Michael Wilbon said he hates Notre Dame, and we're split on how we feel about him showing any fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.