Podcasts about Monday Night Football

Join Dan Rolinson and John Townley the morning after Aston Villa lost 0-1 to Arsenal on Monday Night Football, but Unai Emery's side were much improved from the defeat to Brighton.

Last episode we talked about removing interference--getting rid of those things that interfere with our Happy, with the direction we want our life to go. We want to continue on with that idea by talking about running interference, because when we run interference, we remove our interference. Not to mention, when we run interference for someone else and they win...then we win too. Listen as well as share with someone who has run interference for you and your life, you'll be Happy you did, and they will be Happy as well. Help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038 Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehaysWe would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Head Boppin" and "Another Perfect Day". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios. The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We also used excerpts from the NFL theme and NFL Monday Night Football theme. We don't own any rights.More Episode Links:Legends Throwback: Mack Strong | 2020 Seattle Seahawks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK-VYdARoaMMack Strong - An Appropriately Named Player https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQzkWSJ-qMoAnne with an E Prayer of Peace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD50AeTFiNU

How about that for a first Monday Night Football of the season, eh? Marcus Spellers' beautiful Cottagers took the fight to their west London neighbours but in the end it was Chelsea who, despite Robert Sánchez's best efforts, came out on top.Jim joins Marcus this morning to react to the game. Plus, is it time for big boy Penders to have a go in net? Why can't you say "bomb squad" anymore? And do we want to wish the great-grandson of a fascist dictator good luck?Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher sit down with Dave Jones on the first Monday Night Football of the season to make their predictions for this Premier League season. Who will be crowned Champions? Who will be relegated? Who will be their players to watch? But, do you agree? •You can watch the Premier League action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933957/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast-post-match-analysis-from-super-sunday-mnf-and-more•You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".•For all the latest Premier League news, head to www.skysports.com/premier-league•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Dave Jones is joined by Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville to break down Chelsea's thrilling 3-2 victory over west London rivals Fulham, handing Xabi Alonso the perfect start as he got the better of fellow Spaniard and Premier League newcomer Alvaro Arbeloa on the season's first Monday Night Football.•You can watch the Premier League action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933957/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast-post-match-analysis-from-super-sunday-mnf-and-more•You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".•For all the latest Premier League news, head to www.skysports.com/premier-league•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Episode 650 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a roundtable with Jon Lewis, editor and founder of Sports Media Watch; Armand Broady, the co-host of the Sports Media Watch podcast and a contributor to SMW, and Derek Futterman, a multimedia writer and producer for Sports Media Watch. In this podcast we discuss Pat McAfee's new role on Monday Night Countdown, a possible MNF alt-cast for McAfee and his crew, and his growing on-air presence on ESPN; whether viewers should think of either McAfee or Stephen A. Smith as the face of ESPN or is the wrong question; Nielsen introducing passive co-viewing and other changes to data measurement; Jason Kelce joining Dave Pasch and Kurt Warner as an NFL Network booth; Bob Wischusen and Louis Riddick forming an additional booth; Jesse Doughtery's piece for Esquire on being a new father as he just got laid off from his dream job as a sports writer at The Washington Post; Matt Calkins, a sports columnist, for The Seattle Times, resigning after his editors refused to publish his column; former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears defeating the New York Times in his defamation lawsuit and Michael McCann's thoughts on that case; the Fever-Dream WNBA regular season game averaging 2.58 million viewers on ESPN; the WNBA's increased viewership numbers; MLB Field of Dreams having steep viewership decline in its Netflix debut and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

Dave Hyde and Joe Rose discuss the Dolphins' joint practice with the Giants, including the strong play of center Aaron Brewer and how he's making the guards around him better. Plus, the guys take a trip down memory lane to the Dolphins' 1980s teams, discussing Dwight Stephenson, the Don Shula-Bill Walsh rivalry, Miami's iconic Monday Night Football win over the undefeated 1985 Bears, and classic stories involving legends like Buddy Ryan and Mike Ditka. They also debate which legendary figure they'd most want to interview, with Dave choosing Paul McCartney and Joe picking Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan

Boise State is celebrating 40 years of football with hand-painted helmets for its Week 2 home opener against Memphis, and it happens to be one of the best Group of Six matchups on the early college football schedule. We'll compare what Boise State and Memphis have accomplished over the last decade and preview a game worth circling now. Plus, Pat McAfee is joining Monday Night Countdown, Fernando Mendoza is already providing plenty of entertainment with reporters, and we debate the NFL's top Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates, including Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate and Kenyon Sadiq. We also look at the insanity of NFC North starting quarterbacks since 1993, a humanoid robot's spectacular track failure, and preview the NFL preseason slate from Thursday through Sunday.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Boise State to wear hand-painted 40th anniversary football helmet for their home opener vs Memphis https://x.com/pac12/status/2090200761296728089?s=20Pat McAfee to join Monday Night Football pre-game show Monday Night Countdownhttps://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2090048980017135892?s=20Fernando discusses challenges and building team chemistry with reportershttps://x.com/TexansCommenter/status/2089775600919540177?s=20NFL asks internet who most likely Offensive rookie of the year ishttps://x.com/NFL/status/2090136714211708977?s=20NFC North Starting QBs Since 1993https://x.com/NFLonCBS/status/2090173129947844717?s=20 Chinese humanoid robot speeds around track, until it doesn'thttps://x.com/TheInsiderPaper/status/2090403459178864893?s=20 Best Memes of the WeekNFL Preseason schedule Thursday through Sunday

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 206 of Wrestling Tonight begins with one of the biggest "what ifs" surrounding John Cena's retirement run. Adam Copeland says he believes Tony Khan would have allowed him to step outside AEW for one final Edge vs. Cena match in WWE. Copeland made it clear that nothing was ever formally proposed, Tony was never actually asked and WWE never officially rejected the idea, but his belief is that AEW would not have been the obstacle. It is especially interesting because Cena and Edge were so important to one another's careers, and a final match could have been more than nostalgia. It could have been one of those rare moments where WWE and AEW put the promotional rivalry aside for something that made sense historically. We look at whether it was ever realistic, what Tony allowing it would have meant for the relationship between the two companies and why one of the most obvious matches for Cena's farewell never got beyond the hypothetical stage. We then turn to AEW, where Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay have made their All In match increasingly personal. The story has become about far more than simply determining who the better wrestler is, with their history stretching back through PWG, New Japan and Ospreay's years of being compared to the standard Omega established before him. That rivalry now intersects with Ospreay's return from neck fusion surgery and his attempt to prove that he has finally surpassed Omega. Their sit-down with Renee Paquette revisited Omega questioning whether Ospreay ever truly replaced him and the lingering issue of Ospreay needing Don Callis' involvement to defeat Kenny at Forbidden Door. Omega then crossed another line by bringing Ospreay's family into the discussion before ultimately putting him through a table with the One-Winged Angel. With Ospreay back in front of his home crowd at Wembley after everything surrounding his surgery and recovery, AEW has turned this into one of the most important matches of his career. Pat McAfee's WWE future also appears increasingly clear. More than a year after stepping away from Raw commentary because of burnout, McAfee has added another major ESPN responsibility by joining Monday Night Countdown throughout the NFL season. His daily show will also broadcast from the site of Monday Night Football each week while he continues working College GameDay on Saturdays. McAfee has now reiterated that he does not intend to return to WWE television following the WrestleMania 42 stipulation where Cody Rhodes defeating Randy Orton meant McAfee would leave WWE programming for good. He even acknowledged that he may have been wrong about Cody after spending the storyline attacking him. Wrestling stipulations can always be undone, but between McAfee's comments and an ESPN schedule that now consumes both Saturdays and Mondays throughout football season, a regular WWE return looks increasingly unlikely. Josh Alexander is also moving closer to an in-ring return just over four months after undergoing knee surgery. Alexander resurfaced on Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling Mayhem and confronted Stu Grayson, teasing the eventual unification of MLP's Canadian Championship. Alexander has remained champion throughout his injury while Grayson became interim champion, giving them a ready-made program whenever Alexander receives clearance. No date has been announced, but MLP's Northern Rising on October 3 in Toronto would be a logical destination if Alexander is ready. The return is particularly meaningful considering Alexander has spoken about how disappointing it was to be unable to fulfill his responsibilities as champion after becoming the inaugural Canadian Champion following Scott D'Amore's relaunch of the promotion. On the WWE injury front, Logan Paul appears to be making progress from the torn triceps that required surgery after Saturday Night's Main Event in May. Paul recently visited Champion Sports Medicine in Birmingham, with Kevin Wilk saying he is looking good following surgery and eager to return to the ring. Paul himself has been more cautious, recently describing himself as still "very much injured" while saying that he is healing quickly and undergoing PRP treatment as part of the rehabilitation process. WWE has kept him involved on television during the recovery, while The Vision continued without him and Bron Breakker stepped into the tag team picture alongside Austin Theory. There is still no confirmed return date, but the latest update suggests Paul is progressing toward eventually getting back in the ring. Jim Johnston also believes the door to a WWE return is essentially closed. Johnston says he would happily compose wrestling themes again but believes Triple H views him as one of Vince McMahon's guys and has little interest in bringing him back. That is Johnston's interpretation rather than something Triple H has publicly confirmed, but it creates an interesting conversation about one of the most criticized aspects of WWE's current presentation. Johnston's greatest strength was creating music that immediately communicated who a wrestler was before they ever reached the ring. WWE does not necessarily need to turn its entire music department back over to Johnston, but completely ignoring someone responsible for so many instantly recognizable themes is worth discussing when modern entrance music continues to struggle to create that same connection. And finally, 31 years ago this week, Cactus Jack and Terry Funk produced one of the defining matches in the history of deathmatch wrestling at IWA Japan's Kawasaki Dream. Nearly 29,000 fans packed Kawasaki Stadium for the King of the Death Match tournament, with Funk and Cactus each surviving two violent matches before meeting in the final: a no-rope barbed-wire, exploding barbed-wire board and exploding-ring time-bomb deathmatch. Both men entered already beaten up, and what followed became the gold standard for the genre. The match worked because Funk and Foley could create emotion underneath all of the violence. The exploding boards delivered the spectacle, but the planned centerpiece of the match nearly became a disaster when the ring explosion at the ten-minute mark dramatically underdelivered. Instead of allowing the match to die with it, Funk and Cactus improvised. They went back to the remaining explosives and brought a ladder into the match, with Cactus eventually coming off it with an elbow before the closing sequence left both men tangled and destroyed in the wire. Cactus crawled over Funk for the pin and was crowned King of the Death Match. That victory meant considerably more than winning a tournament. Terry Funk was already one of wrestling's great legends and had rarely lost in Japan, while Cactus was still establishing what his career would become after leaving WCW. Foley has described the night as Funk effectively passing the torch to him, and the prestige from defeating Terry gave Cactus credibility that followed him long after Kawasaki. The match was messy, dangerous and even technically failed at the moment that was supposed to provide its biggest spectacle, but Funk and Foley turning that failure into something memorable is part of why it has endured. There have been crazier and more dangerous deathmatches since, but when you combine the atmosphere, violence, improvisation, emotional connection between the two men and what the victory ultimately meant for Mick Foley's career, Cactus Jack vs. Terry Funk remains one of the genre's defining matches. Episode 206 brings together one of wrestling's biggest crossover matches that never happened, Omega and Ospreay turning their decade-long rivalry personal before Wembley, Pat McAfee seemingly closing the door on WWE, Josh Alexander moving toward his comeback, Logan Paul continuing his recovery, Jim Johnston questioning whether WWE would ever welcome him back and a look back at the night Terry Funk helped make Cactus Jack the King of the Death Match.

For 17 years Jason Romano had what many American men would consider a dream job: working at ESPN producing shows ranging from College Gameday to Monday Night Football broadcasts. So why did he leave it behind to make less money at a startup podcast? For Jason, it was simple: he realized he was drawing too much of his identity from work and not enough from Christ. Now the host and producer of the “Sports Spectrum” podcast, Jason talks with Nate Dewberry this week about that life change, as well as what started him on a path to discipleship that, nearly two decades later, is ongoing. He offers important advice for men struggling to discuss their faith with family members, as well as people in danger of letting their spiritual path be dictated by strangers online. And yes, there's some sports talk as well—including inspiring examples of discipleship from this year's World Cup and Jason's story of how he built a Christ-centered friendship with one of his childhood baseball idols.Segments/chapters0:00 Jason's dream job at ESPN5:38 Why he decided to take a new path11:35 The family member who helped turn Jason to Christ19:29 The challenges, and the urgency, of sharing our faith24:52 Spiritual transformation needs to be an ongoing process30:58 Don't let yourself be discipled by strangers online34:51 Good examples of discipleship from the soccer world42:06 Jason's favorite athlete and most vivid sporting memories48:54 Sports Spectrum and Jason's published booksFind community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join.Visit The Redeemed's website for downloadable discussion question sets,  show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony.Join our Exclusive Newsletter: Signup today and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources!The Redeemed is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles.Starting Point: https://theredeemed.com/spJoin the Community: https://theredeemed.com/jointrHave a redemption story? Share your redemption story here.Interested in being a guest on our podcast?   Email Nate@theredeemed.comFollow The Redeemed on Social Media: PodcastYouTubeFacebook...

Steak, Sandra, and Beau analyze the potential for Michael Penix Jr. to replace Tua Tagovailoa if the season starts poorly. They discuss the Falcons' defensive struggles and the impact of losing key players like Jalen Walker. The conversation also covers the latest NFL power rankings and Pat McAfee's move to Monday Night Football. 01:20 - Falcons QB Controversy 05:20 - Tua's Motivation In Atlanta 10:31 - Fan Lambeau Field Trip 16:20 - Evaluating Penix Jr.'s Potential 20:04 - Top Party School Rankings 23:20 - Stetson Bennett Discussion 28:54 - Falcons Win Total Bets 33:01 - Pat McAfee's New Role 36:08 - Belichick Hall Of Fame

Steak and Sandy discuss the Braves' call-up of AJ Smith-Shawver and their recent betting luck in Las Vegas. They react to the news of Pat McAfee joining the Monday Night Football pregame show and explore Bill Belichick's potentially petty relationship with Arthur Blank. The conversation wraps up with listener picks for the best ESPN personalities and favorite local taco spots. 01:00 - Braves Odds and Smith-Shawver 04:16 - Three Strikes Intro 06:30 - Pat McAfee Joins MNF 09:36 - Belichick's Fall From Grace 11:04 - Three Strikes Listener Calls

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler sit down on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, opening at 00:11 with a plan to run through the day's baseball card before turning to the next NFL win total on the board, the Buffalo Bills at ten and a half. Essler joins at 00:50 fresh off a rough night with a Braves team total, then lights up over a Frank Thomas rookie card pull from a fresh box, sparking a short conversation about grading costs, centering, and how AI and celebrity involvement have pushed the trading card market toward pricier autographed, numbered parallels. At 02:25, Manji delivers a scheduling note, confirming this is the final week of the show before it shifts into its football format, with a Thursday props pod, a college football podcast alongside Lante, a Monday morning recap paired with a Monday Night Football preview, and a full weekend preview show on Fridays taking its place, while the current format returns after the new year. The baseball breakdown begins at 04:13 with the Yankees at the Orioles, Carlos Rodon opposing Shane Baz at a total of eight and a half, where Essler leans toward the Yankees team total while Manji sides with Baltimore on the moneyline, pointing to New York's struggles with runners in scoring position and Rodon's recent return from the injured list. At 08:09, the Blue Jays visit the Rays, Jose Soriano against Nick Martinez at seven and a half, with both hosts warming to Toronto behind Soriano's strong two starts and a struggling Tampa Bay bullpen. At 12:16, the Tigers travel to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates, Keter Montero opposite Braxton Ashcraft at a total of eight, where Essler favors a first five under while Manji likes Detroit's plus money given its league best road record since the All Star break. At 17:06, the Padres meet the Mets, Robbie Ray against Zack Thornton at eight and a half, with both hosts landing on the first five over given shaky command from both starters. At 21:16, the card closes with the Mariners in Milwaukee against the Brewers, Bryce Miller opposing Kyle Harrison at seven and a half, where Manji highlights Miller's poor road form and a Sunday Night Baseball fade angle to back the Brewers team total over three and a half. Essler runs down the rest of the day's slate at 25:36 before the conversation turns to football at 29:23, where the hosts dig into the Buffalo Bills win total of ten and a half. They walk through a 12 and 5 season a year ago, an AFC East runner up finish behind New England, a wild card win over Jacksonville, and an overtime divisional round exit in Denver, before previewing new head coach Joe Brady, the addition of DJ Moore at receiver, and a defense under new coordinator Jim Leonard that both hosts see as the swing factor for the season. They break down the schedule in detail, from the Week 1 trip to Houston through a manageable home stretch, a West Coast swing, and a difficult December run, ultimately agreeing the over is the right side if Josh Allen stays healthy. At 39:22, the hosts remind listeners about the pregame.com picks package and a seasonal discount before wrapping with best bets at 41:38, Essler backing the Astros team total over four and a half against the Angels and Manji sticking with the Brewers team total over three and a half against the Mariners. The show closes at 46:08 with Essler hoping his card collection has one more gem waiting inside, and Manji confirming the crew returns tomorrow with more picks and analysis as the season rolls on toward the football schedule ahead. Promo NFL50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hollywood's Headlines covers a wild report about the Bears potentially moving to Indiana and becoming the “Indiana Bears,” an injury to Colts special teams coach Brian Mason during a preseason game, and Troy Aikman's comment that he won't have any Dolphins conflicts of interest on Monday Night Football because Miami doesn't have any games this season. Plus, Hollywood takes a look at the latest high-value sports cards, with Michael Jordan continuing to dominate the market.

Happy Birthday to Buffalo Bills legendary coach Marv Levy who turns 101 today. Gene breaks down some of the Bills training camp storylines. It's also the MLB trade deadline today. How are baseball fans feeling about Tarik Skubal with the LA Dodgers?

The year 1970 stands as a monumental chapter in the annals of American football, encapsulating a series of transformative events that irrevocably altered the landscape of the sport. This episode meticulously examines these pivotal shifts, particularly highlighting the remarkable resurgence of George Blanda, a quarterback whose age-defying performance at the age of 43 not only astonished fans but also earned him the prestigious title of Male Athlete of the Year. Furthermore, we delve into the inception of Monday Night Football, a groundbreaking television phenomenon that commenced on September 18, 1970, captivating audiences and setting the stage for a new era in sports broadcasting. Alongside these narratives, we explore the profound impacts of desegregation in college football, exemplified by USC's historic victory over Alabama, which significantly influenced the dynamics of Southern football. As we traverse through these compelling stories, we invite our audience to reflect on the enduring legacy of the 1970 season, a year that truly changed the course of football history.Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. Do you want more football history? Test your Gridiron Knowledge, we feed you Daily with our new FREE activity, The Pigskin Trivia Drive.Grab a copy of our latest book, "Marooned," on the 1925 Pottsville Maroons NFL franchise saga.*OR* Grab a copy of our book on Western Pennsylvania football history, "World's Greatest Gridiron Team" on the 1903 Franklin All-StarsDrop us a line at PigskinDispatch@gmail .com and check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel.Contact us directly at PigskinDispatch@Gmail.comMiss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. The 1970 American football season is a pivotal chapter in the history of the sport, characterized by transcendent achievements and transformative changes that reverberate through the annals of football lore. The advent of Monday Night Football on September 18, 1970, represented a seismic shift in how the game was consumed by the public. This inaugural broadcast, featuring the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns, was not merely a sporting event; it was a cultural milestone that bridged the gap between entertainment and athletics. With Keith Jackson at the helm of commentary, accompanied by the distinctive voices of Dandy Don Meredith and Howard Cosell, the game introduced a new paradigm of sports broadcasting that emphasized personality, analysis, and fan engagement—elements that are now essential to the viewing experience. Central to the narrative of this season is George Blanda, whose remarkable resilience defied the conventions of age and performance in professional sports. At 43 years of age, Blanda's unexpected return to the field as an emergency quarterback for the Oakland Raiders culminated in a series of thrilling performances that not only secured victories but also etched his name in the record books as the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year—the first football player to receive this honor. His journey serves as a poignant reminder of the indomitable human spirit and the capacity for excellence irrespective of age, challenging preconceived notions about longevity in professional athletics. Equally significant were the developments within college football, where the 1970 season bore witness to a watershed moment in the integration of the sport. The USC versus Alabama game became emblematic of the social changes sweeping across the nation, as the Trojans' resounding victory catalyzed a shift towards desegregation in collegiate athletics. Concurrently, Nebraska's ascendance to national prominence, culminating in their first consensus national championship, exemplified the evolving competitive landscape of college football. The confluence of these narratives—the innovation of Monday Night Football, Blanda's legendary performances, and the pivotal college games—collectively delineate a season that not only redefined the sport but also left an indelible mark on American culture, setting the stage for the future of football.

Joe Buck and Rich discuss his upcoming ‘ESPN Jeopardy!' quiz show with some not-so-subtle hints about how actor Jon Hamm fared on the program, the slate of Monday Night Football for him and Troy Aikman this NFL season, his recent Baseball Hall of Fame Ford Frick Award, and why he, an Indiana University alum, is thrilled over the Hoosiers' success under head football coach Curt Cignetti. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win/Loss Game' with a fellow New York Jets fan, and previews the Dolphins ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Miami heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. Suzy Shuster joins the show to respond to Rich revealing a story yesterday about her “adventures” with a recent rental car.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece break down the full 2026 Bears schedule with week-by-week win-loss predictions on the Bear Necessities Podcast. First up, the latest Bears offseason rumors — could Chicago make a move for Max Crosby or Josh Sweat? The guys debate whether either edge rusher is worth the price and why defensive end might be the missing piece for a Bears championship run. Then it's time for the main event: a complete 2026 Chicago Bears schedule breakdown. They start with a Week 1 road trip to Carolina for a Caleb Williams vs Bryce Young rematch, preview the home opener against Kyler Murray and the Minnesota Vikings, and break down a Monday Night Football showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles. Along the way they cover Jaylen Johnson's offseason, the Vikings' offensive line decline, NFC North predictions, and whether Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson can lead the Bears to back-to-back NFC North titles. Subscribe to the Bear Necessities Podcast for weekly Chicago Bears coverage all season long. For Business Inquiries please reach out to: Bearnecessitiespodcast@gmail.com

The inception of "Monday Night Football" in 1970 brought a new era in American sports culture, marking the unprecedented convergence of prime-time television and professional football. On a historic night, 85,703 spectators filled Cleveland's Municipal Stadium, while millions across the nation tuned into ABC, resulting in a collective experience that forever altered the landscape of televised sports. This episode delves into the visionary efforts of NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, who, despite initial failures, strategically identified Monday night as an unclaimed opportunity for football viewership. We explore the innovative production techniques introduced by Rune Arledge, which elevated the broadcast to a spectacle, capturing not only the game but also the emotions of players and spectators alike. Ultimately, we reflect on how "Monday Night Football" became more than mere entertainment; it evolved into a cultural phenomenon that redefined the American pastime and solidified football's place as the nation's foremost sport.Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. Do you want more football history? Test your Gridiron Knowledge, we feed you Daily with our new FREE activity, The Pigskin Trivia Drive.Grab a copy of our latest book, "Marooned," on the 1925 Pottsville Maroons NFL franchise saga.*OR* Grab a copy of our book on Western Pennsylvania football history, "World's Greatest Gridiron Team" on the 1903 Franklin All-StarsDrop us a line at PigskinDispatch@gmail .com and check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel.Contact us directly at PigskinDispatch@Gmail.comMiss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. [0:00–1:30] COLD OPEN — The Booth, The Lights, The GambleThat night, 85,703 people packed Cleveland's Municipal Stadium — the largest crowd the Browns had ever drawn. Advertisers paid sixty-five thousand dollars per minute for the privilege of interrupting this experiment. One out of every three televisions in America was tuned to ABC. And the next morning, for the first time in history, millions of people walked into their offices, their factories, their schools, and asked the same question:"Did you see that football game last night?"Monday Night Football was born. And nothing — not the sport, not television, not the American week — would ever be the same. ACT I: THE VISION — Pete Rozelle's Decade-Long CampaignPete Rozelle became NFL commissioner in 1960 at age thirty-three — the youngest man ever to hold the job. He inherited a league that was popular but provincial. Baseball was still the national pastime. College football had the pageantry and the tradition. The NFL had the players, the rivalries, and increasingly the television ratings — but only on Sunday afternoons.B-roll: Young Pete Rozelle — the horn-rimmed glasses, the sharp suits, the commissioner's office in Manhattan. Newspaper headline: "ROZELLE NAMED NFL COMMISSIONER, 1960."Rozelle believed football could dominate prime time. Not just championship games — he wanted a weekly game, under the lights, in the middle of the week, when America was home, eating dinner, watching television.His first attempt failed before it started. In 1964, Rozelle proposed a package of Friday night games. The response was swift and brutal. High school football coaches across the country accused him of trying to destroy their sport. Congress had already passed the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, which explicitly prohibited the NFL from televising games on Friday nights and Saturdays, to protect high school and college football. Rozelle was boxed in.But he wasn't done. He looked at the calendar. One night remained unclaimed, unprotected, and wide open: Monday.B-roll: Tiger Stadium, Detroit — September 28, 1964. A sellout crowd of 59,203 — the largest ever for pro football in Detroit. The Packers and Lions. No TV cameras. No broadcast. Just an experiment.That first Monday night game, Packers at Lions, wasn't televised. It didn't matter. The sellout crowd proved there was an appetite. Over the next four seasons, Rozelle kept pushing. CBS carried one Monday night game in 1966 and 1967, then two in 1968 and 1969. NBC followed with AFL Monday night games in 1968 and 1969. The ratings were strong. Rozelle had his proof of concept.Now he needed a network to commit to a full season — thirteen Monday nights, every week, September through December — as part of the new television contract that would begin in 1970, coinciding with the AFL-NFL merger.[3:30–5:30] ACT II: THE DEAL — How ABC Got Stuck with the Best Idea in SportsRozelle took his Monday night proposal to all three networks in 1969.He went to CBS first. The "Tiffany Network" had carried the NFL since 1956. They were the league's natural partner. But CBS had a problem: Monday nights belonged to programming that worked. The Doris Day Show. The Carol Burnett Show. Mayberry R.F.D. These shows weren't spectacular, but they were stable. CBS executives looked at Rozelle's proposal, did the math, and said no. They weren't going to blow up their Monday schedule for a football experiment.Rozelle went to NBC next. Same response. NBC's Monday lineup included Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In — the hottest comedy on television. The network wasn't about to preempt it for thirteen weeks of football. Pass.That left ABC — the perennial third-place network. ABC had been a distant number three in prime time for years. Its Monday night lineup was a weakness, not a strength — a collection of low-rated shows nobody would miss. But even ABC was hesitant. A weekly three-hour prime-time sports broadcast was unheard of. The production costs would be enormous. The risk of failure was real.B-roll: The three network logos — CBS, NBC, ABC — appearing one by one. Each fades to red except ABC. Then: Howard Hughes — the reclusive billionaire, beard, long fingernails, the hermetic Las Vegas penthouse — a single photograph.Rozelle had one card left to play. He let it be known that if ABC passed, he would take the package to the Hughes Sports Network — an independent network bankrolled by the reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes. Hughes had the money. He had the satellite capacity. And if Rozelle signed with Hughes, ABC's affiliates — starved for football — might preempt the network's Monday programming anyway and carry the Hughes feed.It was a bluff. But ABC blinked.ABC signed for $8.5 million for the 1970 season. It was, by far, the cheapest of the three network contracts — CBS and NBC had paid far more for their Sunday afternoon packages. But ABC now owned Monday night. And Rozelle had one more demand.He insisted that ABC assign the production to Roone Arledge — the thirty-eight-year-old producer who had revolutionized Olympic coverage and transformed Wide World of Sports into a cultural institution. Rozelle had seen what Arledge could do with cameras, storylines, and human drama. If Monday Night Football was going to work, Arledge had to run it.ABC agreed. Arledge got the assignment. And he immediately started breaking every rule in sports television.[5:30–7:30] ACT III: THE ARCHITECT — Roone Arledge's RevolutionRoone Arledge didn't want to produce a football game. He wanted to produce a spectacle.B-roll: Arledge — the thick glasses, the intense stare, the reputation for genius and impossible behavior. Behind him: camera banks, monitors, the chaos of a control room.His first decision: double the cameras. Standard NFL broadcasts at the time used four or five cameras to cover a game. Arledge ordered nine — more angles, tighter close-ups, better framing. He wanted viewers to see the sweat on a quarterback's face, the grass stains on a lineman's jersey, the steam rising from a bald head on the sideline. He wanted intimacy — the kind of visual storytelling that television dramas used, that sports had never attempted.B-roll: Slow-motion replay — the first extensive use in NFL broadcasting. A play runs forward, then rewinds, then runs again from a different angle. Arledge's innovation.His second decision: embrace instant replay. Replay technology had existed for years, but no NFL broadcast had used it extensively. Arledge made it the centerpiece. Every big play would be shown twice, three times, from multiple angles. The audience wouldn't just watch the game — they would study it.His third decision was the most radical of all. Standard broadcast booths had two men: a play-by-play announcer and a color analyst....

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Joe Buck.  @buck talks about getting into Cooperstown @baseballhall, working Monday Night Football, family move to Denver, and attending Kelce/Swift wedding.

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Joe Buck.  @buck talks about getting into Cooperstown @baseballhall, working Monday Night Football, family move to Denver, and attending Kelce/Swift wedding.

With almost 800 episodes in the archives, new listeners (and old) often ask me for recommendations. In response, I'll occasionally re-post some of my favorites. This was my first conversation with Rick Beato (Episode 420, 5/18/2020). Some reasons you might want to listen to this episode.On what Rick Beato actually does for people who love music:Chris Ryan: “He is like the Anthony Bourdain of music. He takes you to a place you've never been — or you have been, but you just never noticed it the way he does. And you'll never experience it the same way again after he's shown you around.”On how the Beatles wrote Help, Rubber Soul, and Revolver — all in one year:Rick Beato: “In 1965, they released three records within twelve months. These are all 12, 14-song records. It's not just writing all those songs — they recorded and released all of them in one calendar year. I believe it was 13 records in 8 years. It's unfathomable. But one of the things about making records all the time is that you get good at making records. The act of always being in the studio, always writing songs, made them better songwriters because they didn't want to repeat themselves.”On the night John Lennon died:Rick Beato: “I was in my freshman year of college and my roommate was watching Monday Night Football. He said, ‘Oh my god, John Lennon was just shot.' I said, ‘What?' And Howard Cosell was doing the play by play. Then five minutes later they announced John Lennon had died. And right then, you could hear it — across the whole campus.”On the fear of understanding music too well:Chris Ryan: “I remember talking with my buddy — a musical prodigy, just a total genius — about a piece of music that I found particularly moving. I said that feels so nostalgic to me, it just sounds like an old person looking back on their life, remembering the loves and the loss. And he said, ‘Well yeah, that's because it's in G minor. That's just a trick.' And it kind of broke my heart a little bit. His sense of music was becoming more and more mechanical.”Rick Beato: “I never analyze music when I'm listening to it. I just listen. The only time I analyze it is when I need to for a video. And it's funny — there are songs I've heard for 40 years where making the video is the first time I've ever even figured out what they're doing. It never occurred to me. I always listened as a fan.”Chris Ryan: “You're like a porn star who has real orgasms, Rick.”On where the power of music actually comes from:Rick Beato: “When you play a string, there are natural harmonics that happen because of the atmosphere. If you divide a string in half, it produces the note an octave above. Divide it again — a fifth above. Again — a third above. And all of a sudden you have a major chord. The major triad is literally part of our atmosphere. I think that has something to do with it. Music is one of the great mysteries of human experience. I work with as much music as I've studied my entire life, and I still wonder: where do they come up with this stuff?”On perfect pitch — and what it tells us about how we lose things as we grow up:Rick Beato: “Every baby is born with the ability to hear all phonemes from all 6,500 languages spoken on earth. But beginning at around nine months, they start to lose this ability. I believe perfect pitch is exactly the same — it's just another language that's retained by some babies and not others. My son Dylan can hear a ten-note chord and tell you every pitch in it. But he says he never thinks about it when he's just listening. It never occurs to him. And that's how I am with music too.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

0:00 - Supposedly, President Trump got involved in the process of appealing Balogun's red card. Some sources claim he assembled a task force to speak with FIFA. Brett said it's crazy that a US President actually got involved in professional sports meddling. Republican, Democrat, doesn't matter. More Presidents should us their power to influence sport outcomes. If Brett was president, how could he abuse his power to help Denver teams?15:30 - Rich Paul grabbed a white board, sat down with Max Kellerman, and drew a whole web of possible destinations for LeBron, complete with Pros and Cons. Let's make our list. What are the Pros of coming to Denver? What are the Cons of the other places LeBron is eyeing?31:00 - USA is playing Belgium in World Cup action tonight. Hey, wait a second...what day of the week is it?...what do they call "soccer" everywhere else in the world?...that means it's time...FOR MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, BABY! WE ARE SO BACK! Those waffle eaters don't stand a chance.

What does it take to guide a band from family jam sessions to triple-platinum pop stardom? On this episode of Jrodconcerts, Jamie sits down with master songwriter, producer, and manager Jeffery David—the creative force behind Echosmith's massive global hits "Cool Kids" and "Bright." Beyond his work shaping shimmering, 80s-inspired new wave alt-pop for major artists like Zedd, Hunter Hayes, Audien, and Seal, Jeffery is a sync powerhouse with over 350 placements across Monday Night Football, ESPN, and worldwide commercials for brands like Lamborghini and Guess. Jamie and Jeffery dive deep into how he protects his creative energy, treats modern artist development like a tech startup, balances the intense duality of being both a father and a manager on the road, and where he stands on the rapid rise of AI in the recording studio. In this episode, we discuss: The Power of a Tight Filter: Why being incredibly selective about your creative circle protects the integrity of the music. Family as the Ultimate Anchor: A rare, behind-the-scenes look at navigating the delicate balance of switching hats between a high-stakes music executive and a father during Echosmith's massive rise. The Modern Artist Startup: Why it is nearly impossible for an independent artist to scale today without a powerhouse team, and what Jeffery looks for in raw talent. Cracking the Sync Code: Pulling back the curtain on what makes a song structurally and emotionally perfect for television, movies, and global commercial campaigns. Quality Over Quantity: Making the case for slowing down to craft timeless, intentional art in a fast-fashion, algorithm-driven music industry. The Songwriting Story: The definitive history, production secrets, and enduring legacy behind the double-platinum smash single, "Bright." If you enjoyed this masterclass on the music business, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and subscribe so you never miss an interview! ____ Support The Show: Apple Pay: Whether you're shopping online for everyday needs or treating yourself, skip the hassle. Shop with Apple Pay. Terms apply. https://www.apple.com/apple-pay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 NFL schedule is officially locked in, and for the Carolina Panthers, it's time to have an honest conversation. Dave Canales and Dan Morgan have spent the offseason completely reshaping this roster — bringing in Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd, and a rebuilt offensive line — but none of that matters until we see it tested against the best competition the league has to offer. And this schedule? It is going to find every crack in this team.In this video, we break down the six hardest games on Carolina's 2026 calendar, ranked from most brutal to most manageable, and explain exactly why each one is a genuine danger game.We start with the undisputed nightmare: Week 8 at Lambeau Field on Thursday Night Football. A short prep week, freezing late-October temperatures, and Jordan Love picking apart a secondary with limited practice reps is about as bad as a scheduling draw can get. Then there's Week 11, when Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens come to Bank of America Stadium for what promises to be the single greatest test of Carolina's new-look front seven. If Devin Lloyd and Trevin Wallace can't handle the run-fit responsibilities against Baltimore's heavy personnel, this one gets ugly fast.The prime-time slate doesn't stop there. Week 4 brings Dan Campbell's Lions to Charlotte for Sunday Night Football — a pure trench war that will tell us immediately whether Carolina's interior can compete with the best offensive line in football. Derrick Brown and second-round pick Lee Hunter are going to be pushed to their absolute limits. Week 6 puts the Panthers on the road in Philadelphia, coming straight out of their bye week into one of the loudest, most hostile environments in pro sports — Jaycee Horn in a heavyweight boundary battle against A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith all afternoon.Then comes the back half of the season. Week 12 sends Carolina to Tampa Bay on Monday Night Football, where Todd Bowles will dial up every disguised pressure in his playbook specifically designed to confuse Bryce Young. And Week 16 closes the gauntlet in Pittsburgh, where single-digit wind chills, T.J. Watt on the edge, and real playoff implications will make for the grittiest afternoon of the entire season.Each of these games represents not just a tough opponent, but a specific schematic challenge that will expose something about who the Panthers really are in 2026. Can Bryce Young operate on short weeks in hostile prime-time environments? Can the new-look pass rush win on the road? Does this defensive front have the discipline to hold up against elite run games? The answers are all inside this schedule.If you love Panthers football and want the full breakdown of what's coming, you're in the right place. Like the video, drop your predictions in the comments below, and subscribe so you don't miss a single breakdown all season long.Let's ride, Panthers fans. Keep Pounding.

Conway Jr Show Hour 2 (6.15) In the 7 p.m. hour of “The Tim Conway Jr. Show,” the crew waves goodbye to the NBA and NHL playoffs (with a big “ouch” to the Spurs for that brutal collapse) and fully embraces World Cup fever. Tim shares his hilarious Parker, Arizona trip where the scorching desert heat was bad enough, but his casino sleep got absolutely wrecked by a loud jet ski race right outside. He’s already hyped for Monday Night Football’s return, especially that legendary Hank Williams Jr. theme song, and recalls the surreal 1980 moment when a football announcer told the crowd John Lennon was “dead on arrival.” Full disclosure: Timmy started the show dripping sweat because the crew was hooping beforehand and he was out there slam-dunking like a man possessed (check the evidence on his Instagram @conwayshow). The hour ends on a somber note with the tragic crash of a B-52 bomber at Edwards Air Force Base that killed all eight people on board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College sports has become a runaway freight train in recent years. Money and greed (as always) have emerged as the primary villains.  Everyone involved wants more. Several years ago, the NCAA began to allow student-athletes to transfer schools as often as the average student.  Prior to that, athletes were required to sit-out one full year after transferring schools.  It was supposed to encourage college athletes to think hard prior to making the decision to transfer.  Colleges also claimed that this was done to give the student-athletes enough time to acclimate themselves to the academic rigors of their new college environment. R-i-g-h-t! Today’s new NCAA Transfer Portal is becoming busier by the year Upwards of 50% of some sport’s athletes are putting their names in the Transfer Portal.  They are in search of more money and playing time elsewhere. These athletes want the right to transfer as easily as all other college students.  The processing of transferring by athletes seems to take place at blazing speed, though. An average college student has to prepare an application, supply academic performance (grades) along with a mountain of paperwork prior to being admitted as a transfer student at most major universities.  The process usually takes several months. Wouldn’t it be nice to know how (and why) these “ASAP” Transfer Portal college athletes get their paperwork processed by their new universities within just a matter of days or weeks? Then there’s the new wheel of fortune game called Name, Image, and Likeness The federal courts have allowed college athletes to be compensated based on their theoretical NIL value. The original concept of NIL sounded downright noble.  Our theoretical college football player simply wanted to have a little spending money to be able go out and enjoy an occasional burger and shake down at Arnold’s. Within years, the compensation being offered to athletes for their (cough) NIL rights has exploded.  Some players are receiving offers of hundreds of thousands of dollars from top college football, basketball, baseball, and even softball programs. The athletic conferences say they don’t like this, either.  However, they spend much of their time renegotiating television and media contracts to generate even more cash to pad their own pockets. That’s why the College Football Playoffs have risen from two teams to four to 12 today.  The conferences are battling with each other today trying to expand the football playoffs from 12 to 24 teams.  Why? More television money, of course. The athletic conferences, schools, administrators, coaches, players, and, of course, the media companies are focused on more and more money for college athletics.  The former systems are broken.  No one is showing much in the way of self restraint or leadership in attempting to resolve growing problems. Who is going to help control this mess?  Did someone say “Congress?” Of course!  Let’s ask America’s legislative body to intervene since the college sports community cannot seem to regulate its fast-growing greed. We know that the 435 House and 100 Senate members rarely agree on anything. Well, they do seem to find enough votes (usually after midnight) in late December to raise their own pay.   They won’t object when a motion for a multi-week recess is raised, either. Heaven forbid if any member of the House or Senate dares to propose a vote concerning (gasp!) term limits. So, why should anyone believe that the US Congress will be able to regulate college sports? Over the past year, the US House of Representatives has tried and recently failed.  A bill entitled the “Student Compensation through Rights and Endorsements” Act was floated.  The “SCORE” Act slithered its way through the halls of Congress at snail-like speed.  The House of Representatives couldn’t even muster enough support to force a full floor vote on the measure a few weeks ago.  That bill is now officially dead. But never fear!  The US Senate wants to “Protect” college sports! Move over, House of Representatives!  A bipartisan bill drafted by Senators Ted Cruz of Texas (R) and Maria Cantwell of Washington (D) finally emerged this past week.  It is now being contemplated by the extremely deliberative (slow moving) body called the US Senate. This bill is called the “Protect College Sports Act of 2026.”  You can read it by clicking here. The 111-page document was introduced in the Senate on Wednesday, June 3. Former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban and several other heavyweights of college sports testified before the Senate in support of the measure.  The President is also in favor of the proposal.   Advocates believe there is a chance that it could pass by August 1, 2026.  That is less than 60 days after it was introduced to the Senate. Personally, I think there is a higher probability of seeing Charlie Brown finally kick that football that Lucy is holding this fall! Let’s review several of the primary portions of the Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Name, Image, and Likeness – The agreement would serve to put NIL under federal jurisdiction.  That is needed, because many states have already implemented a variety of different enforcement provisions and loopholes.  The proposed federal legislation would require NIL agents for athletes to be registered with the government and cap their fees at 5%.  Athletes must disclose their NIL compensation above $600 per year. Medical coverage for athletes – Colleges would be required to pay for out-of-pocket medical costs for athletes for five years following the athlete’s final competition for the school. Transfers – Each athlete would receive one transfer without losing athletic eligibility.  Subsequent transfers may be considered in the event of coaching changes, discontinued sports at a school, and for graduate students. Academics – The legislation requires athletes to complete their eligibility within five years beginning with the earlier of (a) high school graduation or (b) turning age 19.  Exemptions would exist for military service, religious missions, etc. Coaching changes – The Senate proposal would prohibit college head coaches from leaving their school prior to the end of the season to coach, recruit for, or otherwise take over at a different FBS (large division) program. Yes, this is now being called the Lane Kiffin provision. Local television for football and basketball teams – There must be at least one free local television broadcast outlet televising football and basketball games for major universities within their local market. Anti-trust protection television rights for schools and conferences – This would afford college athletics to function in the same way in which the NFL, NBA, and other national professional sports leagues operate.  However, at least 75% of the current FBS schools must sign-off on this provision for it to become effective. Bars major athletic conferences ($1 billion or more in annual revenues) from merging or acquiring each other – The Senate legislation wants to preserve and promote regional rivalries and stop major universities from changing athletic conference affiliations. College football season must end by January 8 – This provision is intended to allow for a smoother transition for students (and transfers) prior to the start of the spring semester. What I like: Restricting athletic transfers to only one time is a winner. This will keep players and the coaches from shopping around so much.  Instead, there should be increased focus on player development (and, perhaps, academics).   The proposed provision for medical coverage for athletes continuing for five years following their college participation seems like a solid idea.  The schools earn revenue from athletic competitions.  They should be required to provide catastrophic insurance coverage for athletes who are injured while playing for the school. A hard cap on five years of college eligibility is also very smart.  There is a significant physical and mental difference between an 18-year old football player coming out of high school and a 24-year old who may have been granted a sixth year of eligibility. The football season ending by January 8 is a definite winner!  Cut the regular season to 11 games if you need more time for the playoffs. (Yes, I realize that won’t happen) Local “free” television coverage for local teams sounds good. This is what the NFL does during Monday Night Football games on ESPN.  The local market’s ABC affiliate generally provides coverage for viewers who are not ESPN subscribers.  When considering this provision for college football, would all Louisiana cities not named Baton Rouge also be considered “local” for LSU football games?  Taxpayers in other Louisiana cities would also like to watch LSU (the state’s flagship public university) football games on their local TV station.  Expect a battle over this issue. I’m not so sure about… Many people are asking why we haven’t dropped the entire NIL charade and consider the players to be paid employees of the university.  The primary authors of the Senate legislation intentionally omitted this issue.  That’s because the recent House legislation dared to address this thorny issue. Arguments on the subject caused the entire bill to go down in flames. Perhaps the Supreme Court will eventually decide the matter. Another roadblock will be in getting 75% of the current 136 member FBS (major college) group of football schools to agree on the anti-trust protection issues. The Big Ten Conference and SEC (much like the House and Senate) can’t seem to agree on just about anything in recent years. With regard to college coaches leaving for other schools, shouldn’t there also be a provision that coaches cannot be fired prior to the end of the team’s season, too? I think the minimum NIL amount for reporting purposes should be raised from $600 per year to $1,200.  That would be only $100/month for an athlete.  Spend more time reviewing the larger NIL transactions. Finally, I believe that most rational adults would prefer not having the federal government getting involved in issues such as this.  Can you imagine the resulting circus of governmental regulatory requirements and exorbitant administrative costs to implement this bill if signed into law? The Senate deliberation of the proposed Save College Sports Act of 2026 might serve as a much needed wake-up call right now. The major athletic conferences should voluntarily come together ASAP to address and implement several of this bill’s best provisions. They could end the push for unwanted federal oversight and regulation by simply taking this matter into their own hands.   Hey, Big Ten and SEC!  It’s time to lead and end your petty turf wars before the Senate addresses these problems for you.  Time to get to work! The post The US Senate…Tackles College Sports??? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Former Saints offensive lineman, Super Bowl XLIV champion, and Georgia Bulldogs radio analyst John Stinchcomb joins the show! Mario Jerez and Erin Summers sit down with a member of the Saints' golden era to discuss both the current state of the franchise and some of the most memorable moments in team history. Saints Topics Stinchcomb's evaluation of Georgia products Oscar Delp and Christian Williams and how their skills could translate to the next level. What it's like to transition to a new coaching staff, drawing comparisons between the arrival of Sean Payton in 2006 and the beginning of the Kellen Moore era. How much growth typically occurs between Year 1 and Year 2 under a new coaching staff. Why quarterback leadership matters and how playing alongside Drew Brees helped shape the Saints' culture. Whether Tyler Shough is already showing the leadership traits needed to become the face of the franchise. How veteran offensive lineman David Edwards can strengthen the Saints' offensive line and running game. The offensive versatility New Orleans could display in 2026, including multiple tight-end formations, an improved rushing attack, and expanded receiving options. ️ Reliving 2006 & 2009 Stinchcomb's favorite memories from the unforgettable 2006 Saints season. Behind-the-scenes stories from the historic Monday Night Football opener against Atlanta and the atmosphere leading up to kickoff. Underrated moments from that season that Saints fans may not remember as often. Twenty years later, what New Orleans meant to the players who helped revive football in the city. Lessons the current Saints can learn from the franchise's first Super Bowl-winning roster. The closest locker room Stinchcomb was ever a part of and what made it special. The most underrated player from the Super Bowl team. ️ Rapid Fire Loudest stadium he ever played in. The sack he felt most guilty about allowing. Favorite SEC road-game destination. And more stories from a Saints legend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Full Show Broadcast! Hour 1 - More reaction to the Myles Garrett trade. Spencer German from Locked-On-Browns & 92.3 The Fan (CLE) joins the program. Did Cleveland get enough for Garrett? Hour 2 - Timmys Take, Shots & RJ Ochoa from Blogging The Boys & Dallas Cowboys for SB Nations is in The Sports Bar. Will RJ's Spurs win another NBA Tilte or will the Knicks win their first championship since 1973?

Tim Schneider shares his take of the day. He is still very upset & fired up about the Myles Garrett trade.

Full Hour 2. The second half kicks off with Timmy's hot take. Plus Gene sprinkles in some sports nuggets. RJ Ochoa from Blogging The Boys & the Dallas Cowboys for SB Nation joins the show to debate the NBA Finals. RJ is a massive Spurs fan. How does he see the Finals going? What are his thoughts on the Myles Garrett trade? Cowboys?

This week we tackle the story of Kurt Russell and Robin Williams teaming up to relive the most painful dropped pass in history… because apparently therapy was too expensive in the ‘80s. Is there any way these guys forget about Monday Night Football? Was Luther too cool to practice? Why is Jack the way he is? Life is short, you don't want to miss this episode!

Tim Conway Jr. Hour- 4 (5.18.26) Tim welcomes music royalty Charlie Fox into the studio (Tim has known him since he was 12). They dive into Charlie’s incredible career, highlighting his iconic TV theme songs that defined a generation — “Happy Days,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “The Love Boat,” “Wonder Woman,” and “The Paper Chase.” Charlie shares early stories from Hollywood in the ’60s and ’70s. The conversation turns to Charlie’s biggest hits, including writing the Grammy-winning “Killing Me Softly” and composing the original Monday Night Football theme plus the unforgettable “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” for Wide World of Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to recap an action-packed weekend in Philadelphia at the PGA Championship. The guys were at The Mink and got to witness a life-changing, historic performance from Aaron Rai as he won the 108th PGA Championship. Rai's back nine is something to be celebrated by all, and his approach, demeanor and personality make the win all the more great to see. The Cavs dominated the Pistons in Game 7, and now the ECFs and WCFs are set. The pressure is still ALL on New York, and can San Antonio pull off the upset? Discussing the top storylines before the conference finals as well as what's to come in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, why you shouldn't quadruple chicken at Royal Farms, shooters falling down vs. cutting down trees on the links, the treat that is the MNF schedule and a moment to applaud Gordo's big weekend. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:00) Philly folks were awesome (7:00) Thoughts on Aronimink (10:50) Shoutout to the ESPN crew (13:30) Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship - reaction (24:20) Don't quadruple chicken Royal Farms (25:40) Rai made history (28:23) Looking at past surprising first-time major winners (31:40) PGA Championship recap (37:30) Rai's win should be celebrated by all (45:30) Final thoughts from the PGA Championship (53:50) Donovan Mitchell is a among the top players in the NBA (59:44) All the pressure is on NYK (1:00:51) Spurs-Thunder preview (1:06:40) Stanley Cup Playoffs thoughts (1:09:10) Last time an American won NBA MVP? (1:09:50) Shooter falling down vs. cutting down trees on the course (1:11:00) Golf majors look ahead (1:12:50) MNF schedule reaction (1:18:30) Recapping Gordo's card (1:20:36) Afternoon musings (1:26:24) Programming note (1:27:30) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL VP Mike North said we don't draft our way into prime time, we play our way into prime time. Roger Goodell wanted the Falcons at Saints scheduled for MNF for the 20th anniversary of the first game back after Hurricane Katrina. We talked about how long the action is in an NFL game and it's only 11-18 minutes.

The NFL VP Mike North explains why high draft picks like Fernando Mendoza don't guarantee prime-time slots, Roger Goodell wanting Falcons at Saints on MNF for the 20th anniversary of the post-Katrina game, Aaron Rodgers back in Pittsburgh with Mike McCarthy, and a look at why NFL games only have 11–18 minutes of actual action. Next, Jerry's update covers the Cavs eliminating the Pistons, Josh Hart on the time off between series, Dave Sims' call of Tyrone Taylor's game-tying and game-winning home runs, and Keith Hernandez saying “Chaz Jizzm.” Finally, Tom Brady walks the runway for Gucci looking like he's had a lot of work done on his face and head.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and their schedule. What does Phil make of the Broncos' first 6 games of the season? How much room for error will Davis Webb have as a first-time play caller? Will Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix be ready to play in their Monday Night Football matchup in week 1? Phil goes through the Broncos' schedule and picks every game. Today's "Three Count" features Phil recapping his vacation in Hawaii, Zach recapping his weekend, and previewing the NBA Conference Finals, which kick off tonight with the Thunder hosting the Spurs. Are the Spurs and Thunder the next great NBA rivalry? Will SGA receiving his MVP award tonight inspire Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs to pull off an upset in Game 1?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and their schedule. What does Phil make of the Broncos' first 6 games of the season? Would the guys take a 3-3 start to the season? Will Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix be ready to play in their Monday Night Football matchup in week 1? Phil goes through the Broncos' schedule and picks every game as a win or a loss. How do the guys feel about the week 10 bye for the Broncos? We hear from Jared Bednar on the Golden Knights' depth and what style of hockey we will see in the Western Conference Final. Are the Avalanche in for an easy series? We wrap up the show discussing the history Nikola Jokic made by finishing second in NBA MVP voting, as well as the Trailblazers being interested in a Denver Nuggets assistant coach for the head coaching vacancy. 

David Jones is joined by Jamie Carragher and Patrick Vieira on Monday Night Football as Arsenal defeat Burnley 1-0, keeping the title firmly in their hands, with just one match left to play. As well as analysing the game, Jamie and Patrick discuss the potential departure of Pep Guardiola and compare this season's Arsenal squad to 'The Invincibles', then round off the show by giving out Jamie and Gary Neville's end of season awards.•You can watch the Premier League action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933957/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast-post-match-analysis-from-super-sunday-mnf-and-more•You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".•For all the latest Premier League news, head to www.skysports.com/premier-league•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Matt Derrick and Nick Jacobs break down the Chiefs’ 2026 schedule and react to the league’s biggest matchups, primetime games and toughest stretches. The duo is joined by NFL Senior Director of Broadcasting Blake Jones for an inside look at how the NFL schedule is built and the factors that shape it each season. Plus, they discuss how Patrick Mahomes’ injury impacted the league’s scheduling decisions and what it means for Kansas City moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Coscarelli and Rob Havenstein go quarter-by-quarter through the full 2026 Rams schedule, with Rob flagging the Weeks 3-5 stretch — road games at Denver and Philly followed by the Bills at home on Monday Night Football — as the most underrated danger on the calendar. He also calls out the Thanksgiving Eve game immediately after the Week 11 bye as a scheduling wrinkle that quietly shrinks what should be a full reset week, and singles out the Week 17 trip to Tampa Bay as the sneakiest trap game on the schedule. Rob closes with the line Sean McVay always used in the building: "Humility is only a week away." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erin Coscarelli and Rob Havenstein go quarter-by-quarter through the full 2026 Rams schedule, with Rob flagging the Weeks 3-5 stretch — road games at Denver and Philly followed by the Bills at home on Monday Night Football — as the most underrated danger on the calendar. He also calls out the Thanksgiving Eve game immediately after the Week 11 bye as a scheduling wrinkle that quietly shrinks what should be a full reset week, and singles out the Week 17 trip to Tampa Bay as the sneakiest trap game on the schedule. Rob closes with the line Sean McVay always used in the building: "Humility is only a week away." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler share their initial reactions to the Washington Commanders' 2026–27 schedule. They go week-by-week, predicting how the Burgundy & Gold will fare across all 17 games, including a Week 4 matchup in London against the Indianapolis Colts, a Sunday Night Football showdown in Week 8 against the Philadelphia Eagles, and a must-see Monday Night Football matchup in Week 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with all schedules now released. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Willie Colon discuss the best Week 1 games. What stands out the most about the 2026 schedules? Looking at the Monday Night Football games, which one is most interesting? Plus, we spotlight the Raiders schedule release video. Stay tuned for Justin Jefferson and Arik Armstead coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saints 2026 schedule is officially here! And we're breaking down everything that stood out from the moment it dropped. Mario Jerez and Erin Summers react to the full Saints schedule release, discuss the biggest surprises, and debate whether the NFL may have actually done New Orleans a few favors this year. We dive into: Initial reactions to the schedule The brutal opening stretch against veteran teams and star QBs Why the late NFC South games could shape the division race The Week 4 Monday Night Football rematch with the Falcons. "Domecoming" 20 years later Why the Saints may have a real opportunity to start fast Toughest and easiest stretches of the season Most intriguing matchups on the schedule Tyler Shough's development and what to watch offensively The Saints' running back depth behind Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne Our favorite NFL schedule release videos from around the league. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow along for continued Saints coverage throughout the offseason and into training camp. #Saints #NewOrleansSaints #NFL #ScheduleRelease #WhoDat https://x.com/Mario_E_Jerez https://x.com/ErinESummers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 - We love a good bench cam! It captured the pure joy of the Avalanche bench when Brett Kulak scored the OT winner and sent Colorado onto the Western Conference Final. The thrill of victory.13:09 - Let's take a BRIEF break from Avalanche revelry to get a Broncos/NFL update with our Insider, ESPN's Jeff Legwold. What does Leggy think about the Broncos starting the season on MNF at Kansas City? How about all these international games? How far does Leggy think the NFL wants to expand? Is the values of RBs finally increasing again? Is the Bell Cow Back in vogue again?32:58 - Ryker was on the call last night with Conor McGahey. And Ryker's screams of pure sports joy reminded us of other famous screams throughout history.

Brian Noe talks about the latest leaks from the 2026 NFL schedule including the Broncos and Chiefs starting off the season on Monday Night Football and the Bengals going up against the Falcons in Madrid, Spain. Rory McIlroy saying he's glad he was wrong about LIV Golf and the PIF, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocky and Kramer are back to discuss the Chiefs season opener on Monday Night against the Broncos and the rest of their opponents ahead of schedule on Thursday. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/live/Ee87qtNtWDA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 - Here we are 2 days later, and Brett still can't that Michael McCarron did what he did in Game 4. Hockey is the only sport in the WORLD where the players are not only allowed to police themselves, but it's encourages and ALLOWED. And yet, he spent the whole game flopping and yapping at the refs. That's certianly a choice.15:58 - The Broncos will start the year by playing the Chiefs on Monday Night Football...on the road...in KC. Is that a disrespectful move? The Broncos were within spitting distance of the Super Bowl, and yet they didn't earn a home game in Week 1? That doesn't feel right.After that, the Rockies an into an immovable object last night named Paul Skenes. That guy is unbelievable.33:36 - Chris MacFarland has been nominated for GM of the Year. Well deserved. He absolutely should win. Every single mid-season acquisition the Avs picked us is contributing in the playoffs. And he does this every year. Remember last year when he swapped Mikko for Marty Nachos? How's Nachos been?

The Kansas City Chiefs will open the 2026 season on Monday Night Football at home against the Denver Broncos. Stephen Serda has some thoughts, and the rest of the schedule leaks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.