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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler AJ Hawk, and the boys chat more about the World Cup fever, the Knicks parade today in New York, Oklahoma and North Carolina advancing to the College World Series, news floating around the NFL, and everything else happening around the sports world. They are also joined by several incredible guests including ESPN Swiss Army knife Peter Schrager; UFC Undisputed Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje; London native, owner of World Plays Limited, and our British correspondent, Nigel Seeley on England's huge win yesterday; 5 star OLB out of Tampa, FL, Kaden Henderson makes his college commitment; and lastly, Sunday Night Football play-by-play commentator and play-by-play for the NBA on NBC, Mike Tirico. 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

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stink makes plans to go out to today’s practice to see what Sean Payton: CEO Coach looks like. They talk about Stink going to Broncos Mandatory Minicamp. They revisit their interview with our 9News Broncos Insider Mike Klis where they talked about Jonathan Cooper’s likely pending suspension and discuss the consequences of missing one of the starting OLB’s for a huge chunk of the season. They cap off today’s show explaining why a reunion with Von Miller isn’t the right way of filling Cooper’s spot and why the next man up is waiting in the wings.  

10am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Rangers win in extras. Dallas Cowboys news of the day with the final OTA set for today (Red Zone offense / Klayton Adams / The DE and OLB shuffle). Baseball Nuggets: Does this Texas Ranger need a change of scenery?

It's the last week of OTAs for the Rams. Erin Coscarelli and Super Bowl champion Rob Havenstein tackle where the Rams are at in this episode of Bleav in Rams. Erin's visit to Rams HQ on Monday - reigning defensive player of the year and new Ram Myles Garrett spotted with Chris Shula's OLB unit - what does that mean? Does his addition change the structure of LA's defense?! When you bring in a guy like Garrett - how much do you adjust your schematic philosophy? Plus the Aaron Donald rumors continue with both Kobie Turner and Quentin Lake sharing their thoughts on what it could mean for LA... "If" Aaron Donald were to come back - when does Rob see a TRUE realistic timeline for his return? We also discuss another quieter but equally impactful offseason addition - Kliff Kingsbury as new assistant head coach - where does Rob see Kingsbury's influence and can he instill an even MORE innovative up-tempo, no-huddle offense in Sean McVay's system? And on a recent trip to Disneyland with his family - Erin asks how often Rob who stands at 6'8 actually gets recognized by Rams' fans? His reply wil surprise you... Erin's got questions...Rob's got answers... a stacked episode of Bleav in Rams presented by Fanduel - Rams football insight you cant get anywhere else. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the last week of OTAs for the Rams. Erin Coscarelli and Super Bowl champion Rob Havenstein tackle where the Rams are at in this episode of Bleav in Rams. Erin's visit to Rams HQ on Monday - reigning defensive player of the year and new Ram Myles Garrett spotted with Chris Shula's OLB unit - what does that mean? Does his addition change the structure of LA's defense?! When you bring in a guy like Garrett - how much do you adjust your schematic philosophy? Plus the Aaron Donald rumors continue with both Kobie Turner and Quentin Lake sharing their thoughts on what it could mean for LA... "If" Aaron Donald were to come back - when does Rob see a TRUE realistic timeline for his return? We also discuss another quieter but equally impactful offseason addition - Kliff Kingsbury as new assistant head coach - where does Rob see Kingsbury's influence and can he instill an even MORE innovative up-tempo, no-huddle offense in Sean McVay's system? And on a recent trip to Disneyland with his family - Erin asks how often Rob who stands at 6'8 actually gets recognized by Rams' fans? His reply wil surprise you... Erin's got questions...Rob's got answers... a stacked episode of Bleav in Rams presented by Fanduel - Rams football insight you cant get anywhere else. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 4 – Ep. 102: For today's episode, Josh Carney and Ross McCorkle discuss the barrage of contract extensions during mandatory minicamp, and debate whether Pittsburgh made good business decisions with Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington. What does Herbig's deal mean for the OLB room, and who else may be getting paid soon? Next, we discuss another offseason of Roman Wilson buzz after a deep-ball connection from Aaron Rodgers to Wilson on the final day of minicamp practice. Is it okay to buy into the hype again after being burned last year? We debate this and more. For the last topic, we talk about all the other misc. buzz from minicamp including Jack Sawyer's new physique, Daylen Everette impressing, T.J. Watt moving around the defense, and more. We wrap up the show with a listener question about Carson Bruener. Thank you for joining us for this 48-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Buffalo Bills entered the offseason with clear needs at the linebacker position. The schematic change to Jim Leonhard's 3-4 defense presumes that Gregory Rousseau and newly acquired Bradley Chubb will man the two starting OLB spots. However, there is still concern that the Bills have very little depth at the ILB position. Terrel Bernard could blossom in this scheme, but Bernard injuries have left his 2023 campaign as a distant memory. Dorian Williams has loads of athletic ability, but is he ready to step into a full time starting role? Behind Bernard and Williams, the Bills have done nothing during free agency thus far to address the position, leaving the NFL Draft as the next major avenue to acquire talent. Join Judge and Tilt as they break down the 2026 linebacker draft class. Share your thoughts and reactions in the comments section. Go Bills!

Award-winning singer/songwriter John Galea releases his latest single “Songwriter” on March 27th. Galea continues to hone his craft and has been working with the top producers and writers from around the world, including Grammy-nominated production team ‘The Monarch' (Rita Ora, Chris Brown); Los Angeles-based ‘Beluga Heights' (Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Rihanna), among others.  2026 now sees him release his first single, “Songwriter,” from his long-awaited debut album set for release early next year. The gospel-inspired love song, which was written by Galea, was co-produced by John & Oscar Lo Brutto (Wretch32, Scorcher) and has been remixed by Matt Pop & OLB, and its official music video was recently filmed on location in Central London.“Songwriter” follows the success of Galea's 5 Independent EP's starting with The Scrapbook EP (2012), Under Attack (2013), Notes From My Piano (2014) and ‘Missing Pages' (2016) which featured single ‘When You Truly Love Someone' which hit Top 10 in the Commercial Charts in 2017, which featured Celebrity Gemma Oaten in the music video. John followed up that success with his Christmas EP ' Christmas Round The Piano' (2018), scoring a Top 30 iTunes Charting track in 2019 with his Christmas song 'A Simple Christmas'. Galea followed up that success with his hit single “Hero Within You” featuring Guildhall Opera Singing Sensation Hannah Long. 2020 saw John score his first iTunes Number #1 in 2020 with his track  ‘Hero Within You' recorded with Singing sensation Hannah Long & John teamed up with Chart topping Rapper Ironik on the single ‘Don't Wanna Die' which was the first single taken from his 6th EP ‘The Art Of Collaboration'.When asked about his latest single Galea said, “‘Songwriter' was one of the longest songs I've taken to write, and probably now my favorite. It's taken literally years! I have had so many versions that have had different hooks or vibes and they just didn't feel right, then finally writing my 1st album, I sat down at my piano and the song just fell into place. The song is all about sharing whatever you have with the most special person in the world.”Galea started songwriting when he was 13 after winning a UK National Songwriting Contest with his track “I Am Not An Angel.” Following that win he started writing for artists such as Lao Ra (Jesus Made Me Bad), Thea Garrett (Frontline) & Gianluca Bezzina (Come Float Away) and more!  Around this time his track “Trendsetter” was synced on US TV. Galea has also toured the UK supporting the likes of McFly and Boyzlife, as well as performing on the main stage for London Pride, Birmingham Pride, Northern Pride, Norwich Pride, as well as the main stage on festivals like The Sundown Festival and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Mark Kaboly joins to discuss Drew Allar, suggesting a Steelers scout may be there. Does Mark think the Steelers will draft a QB? When will we finally get an answer from Rodgers? What will the Steelers do at OLB? How will the Steelers prioritize guys in need of new contracts? Would the Steelers draft at ILB early?  What will the NFL draft look like? Will Kaboly be there live? Bob might be an MC at the event! It looks like Crosby will be back tonight!

Joe is in awe of everything at the Baseball Card Castle to kick off the Feed the Need event. We get some early donations. The General even has some Myles Garrett items, but not in the front of the store. Is Caitlin Clark like Tiger Woods in terms of impact on their sports? The Fan trading cards are a hot commodity. Joe shouts out Daemen College. Will Sid return tonight in Carolina? Most of the teams the Pens are competing with are really hot. Team USA lost in the WBC final. Aaron Judge was really bad. Mason Miller was available but didn't pitch. It's hard to take it seriously with some of the factors that played in. Joe feels like he's at the Field of Dreams. There's a great collection of sports items up for bid. Drew Allar is throwing today, and the Steelers aren't there. The Steelers big wigs went to Georgia today. Tiger Woods back for the Masters? The latest on the Pittsburgh Sports Media bracket - Pomp destroyed Bechtold, Joe moved on, but Donny and Poni lost. The card of the week is Malkin. Mark Kaboly joins to discuss Drew Allar, suggesting a Steelers scout may be there. Does Mark think the Steelers will draft a QB? When will we finally get an answer from Rodgers? What will the Steelers do at OLB? How will the Steelers prioritize guys in need of new contracts? Would the Steelers draft at ILB early? What will the NFL draft look like? Will Kaboly be there live? Bob might be an MC at the event! It looks like Crosby will be back tonight! Matt Clement joins the guys, and they open baseball trading cards. Discussion about Mason Miller and the WBC, how he feels about the ABS challenge system, why Mason Montgomery intrigues him, how the Pirates are handling Jared Jones. Matt was part of a ridiculous rotation with the Cubs. A discussion about Steve Bartman. The Limitless Express: the Pens have confirmed that Crosby is back tonight. A losing streak could drop them out of the playoffs. Kenny Pickett is trying to fit in with the Panthers and might have a shot to play, Jeff Hathhorn shows up and joins, NFL teams with multiple first-round picks this year, Maxx Crosby says he's glad to be with the Raiders, flag football in LA. Crosby's return puts everyone else back into better spots. The Pens have more sandpaper this year. How will the Pens handle their goalie rotation in the playoffs? The General details some of his most unique items. Jarkko Ruutu gets namedropped. Konnor Griffin was the hottest commodity for bidding today.

Mark Kaboly joins to discuss Drew Allar, suggesting a Steelers scout may be there. Does Mark think the Steelers will draft a QB? When will we finally get an answer from Rodgers? What will the Steelers do at OLB? How will the Steelers prioritize guys in need of new contracts? Would the Steelers draft at ILB early? 

Award-winning singer/songwriter John Galea releases his latest single “Songwriter” on March 27th. Galea continues to hone his craft and has been working with the top producers and writers from around the world, including Grammy-nominated production team ‘The Monarch' (Rita Ora, Chris Brown); Los Angeles-based ‘Beluga Heights' (Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Rihanna), among others.  2026 now sees him release his first single, “Songwriter,” from his long-awaited debut album set for release early next year. The gospel-inspired love song, which was written by Galea, was co-produced by John & Oscar Lo Brutto (Wretch32, Scorcher) and has been remixed by Matt Pop & OLB, and its official music video was recently filmed on location in Central London.“Songwriter” follows the success of Galea's 5 Independent EP's starting with The Scrapbook EP (2012), Under Attack (2013), Notes From My Piano (2014) and ‘Missing Pages' (2016) which featured single ‘When You Truly Love Someone' which hit Top 10 in the Commercial Charts in 2017, which featured Celebrity Gemma Oaten in the music video. John followed up that success with his Christmas EP ' Christmas Round The Piano' (2018), scoring a Top 30 iTunes Charting track in 2019 with his Christmas song 'A Simple Christmas'. Galea followed up that success with his hit single “Hero Within You” featuring Guildhall Opera Singing Sensation Hannah Long. 2020 saw John score his first iTunes Number #1 in 2020 with his track  ‘Hero Within You' recorded with Singing sensation Hannah Long & John teamed up with Chart topping Rapper Ironik on the single ‘Don't Wanna Die' which was the first single taken from his 6th EP ‘The Art Of Collaboration'.When asked about his latest single Galea said, “‘Songwriter' was one of the longest songs I've taken to write, and probably now my favorite. It's taken literally years! I have had so many versions that have had different hooks or vibes and they just didn't feel right, then finally writing my 1st album, I sat down at my piano and the song just fell into place. The song is all about sharing whatever you have with the most special person in the world.”Galea started songwriting when he was 13 after winning a UK National Songwriting Contest with his track “I Am Not An Angel.” Following that win he started writing for artists such as Lao Ra (Jesus Made Me Bad), Thea Garrett (Frontline) & Gianluca Bezzina (Come Float Away) and more!  Around this time his track “Trendsetter” was synced on US TV. Galea has also toured the UK supporting the likes of McFly and Boyzlife, as well as performing on the main stage for London Pride, Birmingham Pride, Northern Pride, Norwich Pride, as well as the main stage on festivals like The Sundown Festival and more. Stay tuned to Galea's social pages below for more updates on future releases as he gets ready to release his next project.# # #Connect with John Galea: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | SPOTIFY | TIKTOK Press Contacts:Brad Taylor    ​Big Machine Agency  brad@bigmachineagency.com  ​​​​​Maya BlakemoreBig Machine Agency​​​​​            maya@bigmachineagency.com Meijin BruttomessoBig Machine Agency  meijinb@bigmachinemedia.comView email in browserBig Machine Agency · 22 E 36th St Ste 8A · New York, NY 10016-3419 · USAupdate your preferences or unsubscribeCan you do March 13th ?   Lets say NOON EST ?  Will you send a zoom link? Show quoted textShow quoted textAbsolutely!  So grateful!!!!Hide quoted textOn Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 7:08 PM Brad Taylor wrote:Can you do March 13th ?   Lets say NOON EST ?  Will you send a zoom link?     Brad Taylor | Co-Founder and CEOBig Machine AgencyNYC • LONDONe: brad@bigmachineagency.comw: www.bigmachineagency.comp: +1 646.427.5476  On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 10:42 AM arroe M'e wrote:Zoom is fantastic.  I'm in Charlotte.  I can bend around your schedule.  How about the 13th of March?On Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 10:40 AM Brad Taylor wrote:do you set up a zoom?  what are timings can you do?  Where are you based?  Obviously John is in London so the earlier in the day EST is better.  Brad     Brad Taylor | Co-Founder and CEOBig Machine AgencyNYC • LONDONe: brad@bigmachineagency.comw: www.bigmachineagency.comp: +1 646.427.5476  On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 10:38 AM arroe M'e wrote:That would be an amazing experience for listeners.  Grateful!On Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 10:23 AM Brad Taylor wrote:ok do you want an interview with John?     Brad Taylor | Co-Founder and CEOBig Machine AgencyNYC • LONDONe: brad@bigmachineagency.comw: www.bigmachineagency.comp: +1 646.427.5476  On Sun, Mar 1, 2026 at 9:07 AM arroe M'e wrote:iHeart Radios Unplugged and Totally Uncut View from the Writing Instrument and Like It's Live.  You've blessed my life with many conversations in the past due to my connection to helping all up and coming performers have a pleasant place to spread their wings as creative souls. Wow that sounds like a very big artistic portrait but it's the truth! Radio doesn't serve the new artist like it should therefore there are a lot of us out here that believe that the inside sleeve of an album is still one of the greatest journeys of all time. But how can people find it if people aren't talking about it? Looking forward to creating with you!On Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 12:48 PM Brad Taylor wrote:Leslie can helpWhat's your outlet?    Brad Taylor | Co-Founder and CEOBig Machine AgencyNYC • LONDONe: brad@bigmachineagency.comw: www.bigmachineagency.comp: +1 646.427.5476  On Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 5:47 PM arroe M'e wrote:Hey guys! Happy day to you!. If you guys are walking the path of doing interviews to help promote this please add me to your list.On Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 12:19 PM Big Machine Agency wrote:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Award-winning UK Singer-Songwriter John Galea Releases Latest Single “SONGWRITER” On March 27th Listen to “Songwriter”New York, NY – (February 27, 2026) – Award-winning singer/songwriter John Galea releases his latest single “Songwriter” on March 27th. Galea continues to hone his craft and has been working with the top producers and writers from around the world, including Grammy-nominated production team ‘The Monarch' (Rita Ora, Chris Brown); Los Angeles-based ‘Beluga Heights' (Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Rihanna), among others.  2026 now sees him release his first single, “Songwriter,” from his long-awaited debut album set for release early next year. The gospel-inspired love song, which was written by Galea, was co-produced by John & Oscar Lo Brutto (Wretch32, Scorcher) and has been remixed by Matt Pop & OLB, and its official music video was recently filmed on location in Central London.“Songwriter” follows the success of Galea's 5 Independent EP's starting with The Scrapbook EP (2012), Under Attack (2013), Notes From My Piano (2014) and ‘Missing Pages' (2016) which featured single ‘When You Truly Love Someone' which hit Top 10 in the Commercial Charts in 2017, which featured Celebrity Gemma Oaten in the music video. John followed up that success with his Christmas EP ' Christmas Round The Piano' (2018), scoring a Top 30 iTunes Charting track in 2019 with his Christmas song 'A Simple Christmas'. Galea followed up that success with his hit single “Hero Within You” featuring Guildhall Opera Singing Sensation Hannah Long. 2020 saw John score his first iTunes Number #1 in 2020 with his track  ‘Hero Within You' recorded with Singing sensation Hannah Long & John teamed up with Chart topping Rapper Ironik on the singBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

We open today's show with your Georgia Football Fix as we break down Georgia Football's hiring of Larry Knight as the Bulldogs' new OLB coach. We fill you in on Knight's background and explain why this is a STRONG hire by Kirby Smart. We also break down the return of former Bulldogs Robert Edwards and Mo Smith to the Classic City and the Georgia program. After that, it's on to the hardcourt where we recap an improbable and potentially season-saving win by Georgia Basketball over Kentucky inside Rupp Arena on Tuesday night. ___________________________________ Make sure to visit Alumni Hall for the best selection of Georgia gear and accessories anywhere on planet Earth! MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE GLORY UGA PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR MORE IN-DEPTH GEORGIA SPORTS CONTENT! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jordan, Ben, and Kipp share their thoughts from Super Bowl LX, discuss a big offseason for some former Bulldogs, provide the latest on Georgia's OLB coach search, welcome on Olivia Sayer to preview the Georgia baseball season, and close things out with some UGA hoops. JOIN THE JUNKYARD FOR 50% OFF: https://secure.247sports.com/college/georgia/join/?promo=QUCKLINKS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCke_-4m6jjwl-ybtQa16vA #247Sports #Dawgs247 #GeorgiaFootball Follow our hosts on Twitter: @JordanDavisHill, @KippLAdams and @BenjaminWolk AUDIO ‘Junkyard Dawgcast' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/junkyard-dawgcast-a-georgia-bulldogs-football-podcast/id1469433026 -STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rLURgz1CymFTtgaiygv8Y?si=ca4bee77c8244320 -FOLLOW on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/junkyar... -Follow on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... WEBSITE -READ our content from Dawgs247: http://dawgs247.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA -FOLLOW Dawgs247 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawgs247 -FOLLOW Dawgs247 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dawgs2471 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

In the 2rd hour, Dover and Cecil broke down what happened to the Nuggets last night in the 4th quarter. Dover looked back at his preseason predictions for the Broncos and found out that Marvin Mims was a disappointment this year. Is it more on Mims or Sean Payton this past season? The guys looked at the OLB position to discuss how the Broncos might be able to make a trade from that group. 

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil discussed what the Nuggets are missing right now after falling to the Cavs last night. After predicting a big season for Marvin Mims, the fellas discussed why he didn't meet the expectations in 2025? Is there a certain OLB that the Broncos can trade this offseason? 

In today's episode, we dive into Georgia's 2026 signing class by breaking down why DT Valdin Sone is a fascinating prospect that could prove to be a GAME-WRECKER for the Bulldogs on the defensive line. After that, we explain what Kirby Smart should be looking for his Georgia's next OLB coach and explore some of the potential candidates to fill that role. We then wrap things up with some Georgia Basketball talk as we dissect what has been plaguing the Hoop Dawgs and what they need to do to solidify their NCAA Tournament positioning the rest of the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Day 2 recap in San Francisco. Pro bowl reaction and how good did the Cowboys' players do? OLB coach hired by Dallas. Cooper Flagg drops 36 points in a loss to the Celtics. James Harden traded to the Cavs.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the latest happenings in the transfer portal for Pat Narduzzi's team. Who stands out among the nine transfers the Panthers landed in the portal this week? Can Memphis transfer DeMarco Ward give them a new look at OLB with his experience and pass-coverage skills? Can Illinois' Jeremiah Warren and Tulane's Eliyt Nairne give them some more big bodies along the defensive line? Who emerges as a first option from new tight ends Carson Kent from Oklahoma and Elijah Lagg from UAB? And how can former Idaho State punter Gabe Russo and Northern Arizona kicker Samuel Hunsaker help on special teams? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the injury updates of TJ Watt, Nick Herbig, Isaac Seumalo and James Pierre. We also discuss if there is a move to be made to help out with the team's OLB injury issues such as adding Matthew Judon. What did Alex Highsmith say about the unique challenges presented by the Detroit Lions' aggressive nature? Does it matter who is leading the snap count between Kenny Gainwell and Jaylen Warren? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have added a familiar face ahead of Thursday Night Football, signing former OLB and Super Bowl Champion Jason Pierre-Paul to the practice squad. Is this a desperate attempt to spark the locker room, or are fans reading too much into it? We're breaking down what the move really means, the latest Bucs injury updates, and how Tampa Bay matches up in a primetime NFC South battle against the Atlanta Falcons.

From 2 wins to the Playoff Hunt!

The Giants went toe to toe with NFC powerhouse Detroit Lions and fell in overtime. The following day, interim HC Mike Kafka announced that it was his decision to fire DC Shane Bowen and elevate OLB coach Charlie Bullen to interim DC. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss.

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On today's episode we discuss the latest Carolina Panthers news, including waiving a former draft pick, signing an OLB, and more!

It's a Frogboy FRIDAYYY and with Tobin out, Marcos AKA Frogboy takes over the mic for a wild and chaotic ride into the weekend! We kick things off with Leroy battling technology (again), muting himself during the show's open. Football is officially back, and while the crew is pumped, Brittney's heart belongs to Formula 1. The show reacts to the shocking news of the Cowboys trading Micah Parsons to Green Bay, and of course, Leroy takes aim at Jerry Jones. Then it's Frogboy's favorite: Day-to-Day, celebrating celebrity birthdays and national days in ridiculous fashion. In Hour 2, it's officially Tua Time as Clemson vs. LSU sparks a heated “Death Valley” debate. We give a heartfelt thank-you to the Marlins for keeping us entertained while football was out, but it's time to move on. Breaking news hits the Dolphins with the arrest of their OLB coach, prompting serious commentary from Leroy. Things lighten up as Marcos and Leroy share hilarious lyric mix-ups, and Brittney stirs controversy with her very hot take on the Dolphins' new rival jerseys—calling them “atrocious.” Hour 3 gets silly fast as Marcos tells a legendary tale of drunkenly losing his keys the last time Notre Dame was in town. It's time to Tickle Leroy's Fancy, and it doesn't disappoint with college football hype. Jfig joins in as the gang shares wild night-out stories and reacts to the sad closure of a beloved Miami party spot. We wrap things up in Hour 4 with Speed's U.S. tour stopping in Miami, joined by Rick Ross reminiscing about his high school football days—cue Leroy's signature fat-shaming. Marcos shares his own peewee football memories before things spiral into one of the show's most hysterical segments ever: Brittney admits she wrote One Direction fanfiction in middle school, and Marcos unleashes his full comedic fury with absurd pen name suggestions for her "horny stories." Finally, we close out with You're Dead to Me: Marcos calls out Travis Kelce, Leroy rants about the service industry, and Brittney shares something she immediately regrets.

It is hour Tua time, and as Clemson and LSU are set to match up against each other this weekend which sparks a conversation about who coined Death Valley first! The gang officially thanked the Marlins for the fun they gave us while football was out, but as they continue to struggle, we appreciate what they gave us but it is time to move our focus! Breaking News hit the Dolphins this morning as their OLB coach was arrested on domestic violence charges, Leroy weighs in on the issue. The gang has some laughs at the expense of Marcos and Leroy as they share their funniest misunderstanding of lyrics. Then Brittney upsets the masses as she is not a fan of the new Miami Dolphins rival jerseys that came out yesterday, she uses the word atrocious and begs for south Florida teams to be more original.

Send us a textThe New York Giants have set their initial 53-man roster —Drew and Rob,break it ALL down! From surprise cuts to roster locks, the Goofball Army gets the most unfiltered reaction right here.The Giants' quarterback room is set with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and rookie Jaxson Dart, while Tommy DeVito was cut loose. The running back depth includes Tyrone Tracy Jr., Devin Singletary, and Cam Skattebo, while preseason standout Dante “Turbo” Miller couldn't crack the final roster.At wide receiver, Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson, Jalin Hyatt, Beaux Collins, and Gunner Olszewski headline the unit, with a long list of cuts including Montrell Washington, Zac Pascal, and Lil'Jordan Humphrey. Tight end surprises include the Giants keeping Theo Johnson, Chris Manhertz, Daniel Bellinger, and Thomas Fidone II, while Greg Dulcich was let go despite flashing in camp.The offensive line locks in Andrew Thomas, Jon Runyan Jr., John Michael Schmitz, Greg Van Roten, Jermaine Eluemunor, plus depth in Marcus Mbow, Evan Neal, and others. Defensive line strength stays with Dexter Lawrence and Roy Robertson-Harris, but Elijah Chatman and Elijah Garcia didn't make the cut.On defense, the Giants keep Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Abdul Carter at OLB and Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden, Darius Muasau inside. In the secondary, Paulson Adebo, Deonte Banks, Dru Phillips, Cor'Dale Flott, Nic Jones, Art Green, and Korie Black form a deep CB group, while Jevon Hollan, Tyler Nubin, and Dane Belton make up the safety trio. Special teams remain unchanged with Graham Gano, Jamie Gillan, and Casey Kreiter.The Giants' roster is locked in — but are these the right choices heading into Week 1?Thank you for watching & for your support. You made it to the bottom of the description so you must like the show!Show Everyone You are a Goofball By Checking Out Our Merchandise Storehttps://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/Support the Show on Buy Me a Coffee – Kill Our Livers Buy Us Beers!https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballsSubscribe to Our YouTube Channel – Best Way to Watch Our Contenthttps://www.youtube.com/@2giantgoofballs?sub_confirmation=1Become a Member of the YouTube Goofball Channel for Perkshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-tiLjkehiawtN-v6gMFViA/joinFollow us On Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/2giantgoofballsFollow us On Xhttps://x.com/2giantgoofballsPrefer Audio Only? Check Out Those Options Herehttps://2gianSupport the showThank you for watching & for your support. You made it to the bottom of the description so you must like the show! Show Everyone You are a Goofball By Checking Out Our Merchandise Storehttps://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support the Show on Buy Me a Coffee - Kill Our Livers Buy Us Beers!https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballs Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel - Best Way to Watch Our Contenthttps://www.youtube.com/@2giantgoofballs?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Member of the YouTube Goofball Channel for Perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-tiLjkehiawtN-v6gMFViA/join Follow us On Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/2giantgoofballs Follow us On Xhttps://x.com/2giantgoofballs

1 hour and 53 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. We have to talk about the NCAA NOA Starts at 0:54 A great exercise in bad faith, and deeply insulting to Mike Sainristil. NCAA doesn't want to go to court because they'll lose, so they produced a blustery document to make it about money. Clearly Stalions should not have been part of any organization. If Jim Harbaugh is still the head coach when this comes out they would have had to fire him. But these are clearly minor violations hopped up as an extension of Harbaugh's reaction to telling them to go to hell for Burgergate, and part of a pattern of the NCAA coming after him personally. We're actually shocked at how bad all of their evidence is: 1) Stalions who's a liar. 2) Joey Velazquez, who recorded Stalions, tried to entrap Partridge, and Partridge proved was lying about their interaction, and for the Level II recruiting violations 3) a player who was broomed from the class whom the NCAA also admitted didn't have his stories straight. The only evidence they had of an atmosphere of noncompliance was an assistant (likely Stalions) saying screw Compliance. When they say the benefit was not marginal they don't even try to justify that take—Michigan got better without Stalions. The report makes its conclusion on the value of this entirely on the basis of the lengths that Stalions went to trying to get film when the guy goes to extreme lengths to pump up his own importance as a rule. Their defining piece of evidence is Harbaugh gave him a game ball, when they also say they found Harbaugh gave out 15 game balls per game to try to make sure everyone on staff got one, and Connor's value was so little that he a defensive ball from Iowa. [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP] 2. Defensive Line Starts at 16:16 Rayshaun Benny was grading out like Mason Graham—see: the end of the OSU and Alabama games. He is not Mason Graham, but should be able to keep up that sort of ratio because they are so deep they can keep him fresh at the end of games. Tre Williams is a Mazi Smith, M valued him more than Clemson did; he isn't a pass-rusher. Damon Payne is an innings-eater. Ike Iwunnah too. Trey Pierce and Enow Etta are the ones we want to see emerge because they have eligibility for next year. Pierce is on that track while Etta gained weight after getting pushed around last year, is ticketed for the Jenkins role. If a 7th DT plays we think it's Palepale, who looks huge and athletic. Edge has a floor of All-Big Ten and a ceiling of Derrick Moore turning into a Day 1 pick. He is that freakish combination of technique, length, and athleticism, got better at dropping into coverage last year, has a Mike Morris style of pass rush that should work. Last year he was getting to the quarterback but everyone else got there before him. TJ Guy is possibly the smartest guy on the field, had the most dip of last year, underrated strength, lots of versatility, though hit a ceiling when it came to carrying Flex TEs. Saved Michigan vs OSU. Cam Brandt is the established backup to D-Mo; we're a little iffy on him, but he might be on the Morris track. Backup to Guy is Nichols—clearly the program likes him but unproven. Would like to see Nate Marshall used in a pass rush only role this year. Would like to see Baxter and Edokpayi playing more this year too. 3. Linebacker Starts at 50:02 Everybody came back/is healthy after they prepared to lose everyone, so there's a lot of age and a lot of depth. Ernest Hausmann is the glue of the offense, another very underrated player who moves like a nickel and reads plays well. Had to get in better shape because when you're the button you can't be breathing hard between plays—you have to yelling. Barham is the Problem for offenses, because you can't block him with a RB and you have to block someone with the RB. Been caught "covering grass" as we say but has the ability to blow up. Can also spend time at edge if need be. Depth is incredible. Rolder is your Braiden McGregor-memorial back-from-injury senior who's going to play plenty and play well but start losing time to Cole Sullivan, the next Barham who's rocked up and earning a ton of practice hype after being under-ranked out of high school by 247 and ESPN (On3 moved him up to #112 so I couldn't make him the Sleeper of the Class). Also got Troy Bowles who's got a role as the Coverage LB. And Jaydon Hood has shown he can play. AND they really like the freshmen: Owusu-Boateng is a future Hausmann while Chase Taylor is a Class Sleeper. 4. Secondary Starts at 1:16:28 Replete with options, but each has a question mark. Is Rod Moore going to play? Maybe 2nd half of the season—was 85% at start of fall, has to backpedal, IG video shows him jogging. Assumed he's a nickel but TJ Metcalf is stepping in for him; Metcalfs (Metcalves?) can obviously play, precognition is Sainristilian. Brandyn Hillman is a hit stick, the person offensive players are most afraid of despite Barham on the team. Free safety is either Jaden Mangham, a glider whom offenses didn't throw at when at MSU (probably because you could throw at anyone else), or Mason Curtis, who is a very weird player. Curtis has an extra role as a Big Nickel, i.e. a hybrid OLB who comes in for Guy against 2TE sets to take away those Flex TEs. Might see something from a young guy but unlikely. Cornerback is the iffiest position on defense but has a super high ceiling with Jyaire and Zeke both with considerable runway. Hill just needs to not bite on double-moves. Berry got comfortable last year, still can clean up his zones and turn getting a hand on passes into interceptions. Depth starts with Jo'Ziah Edmond, a Ryan Walters special stolen from Walters. We think Shamari Earls looks like an immediately viable corner but is on more of a Jyaire development track (also ran track) as opposed to Will Johnson, who was super developed at this stage. Caleb Anderson did not impress us as much as the two #12s who preceded him. Jeremiah Lowe showed some things in spring; Seth thinks Jayden Sanders is going to play more than Lowe. MUSIC: "Turning Heads"—Dem Franchize Boys "I Got You Babe"—Etta James "Needles in the Camel's Eye"—Brian Eno “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra    

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Illinois football's outside linebackers and linebackers for the 2025 season. The guys discuss how Gabe Jacas can take another step as a pass rusher, who will win the other starting OLB job and depth at the position. The guys then discuss the impact of LB Dylan Rosiek's return, who will win the other starting spot and an X-factor or two in the position group. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3oMt0NP⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8⁠  Other: ⁠https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct⁠   Go VIP for just $1: ⁠http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj⁠   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

The injury bug hit the Badgers this week in Platteville with Jake Renfro going down. Zach and Jesse talk about the injury and a timetable for his return. The guys also dive into a very impressive day from Eugene Hilton Jr. and they discuss what OLB coach Matt Mitchell and the guys in his room had to say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TCR's Don Glenn & Pleas Honeywood rejoin me to continue our preseason previews with the edge rushers & linebacking corps. We discuss the addition of Leon Lowery and review the rest of the "OLB" room. We also examine the impact of Gabe Jacas and his potential place in Illini history. We then break down the middle linebackers, the impact coaching has made on the group, and the Illini's positional depth. We wrap up by pinpointing possible breakout performers.

Reports were out last night that the Titans are bringing in OLB Jihad Ward and what does that mean for the OLB room?  We take more phones.  We get the latest out of Knoxville and news and notes around the Vols.  Graham Couch from Lansing State Journal hops on the show to talk the latest on college football expansion and the mindset of the Big Ten.  Joe Rexrode has his Rex Rant of the day.

2 hour and 6 minutes This episode was recorded at Champions Circle's third golf outing, on a golf course outdoors, so apologies for the background noise. Huge thank you to Alejandro Zúñiga for his production assistance and for sitting in on the first segment while Brian was stuck behind a funerial procession. The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, the Autograph: Fandom Rewarded app, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where usually record this, and new this week the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, and the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre. 1. MAX BREDESON, DOMINIC ZVADA, & MARLIN KLEIN Starts at 1:00 Zvada explains why kickers are so much better today: access to technology originally developed for golf that shows their spin rate and trajectory and distance, plus training techniques. Bredeson discusses The Game last year and how they went hunting for gaps, says anyone who plays TE can do all the things they do. Klein turned it up in the bowl game. We get a crash course in kicker and TE lingo.  2. BRYCE UNDERWOOD, JADYN DAVIS, & JORDAN MARSHALL Starts at 21:36 Underwood and Davis set up challenges for each other, how they make each other better. Marshall and Haynes were full go in spring, happy splitting reps. Least favorite guy to get hit by: Brandyn Hillman; Marshall was happy that he and Jaishawn were on his team in spring. What role the fans played in Bryce's recruitment. How does money play a role in the locker room these days? How they see the Martindale defense. [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  3. MIKEY KEENE, DAVIS WARREN, & JUSTICE HAYNES Starts at 39:43 Keene on preparing to play Michigan: what they could teach each other. Haynes similar thing: what was it like playing against Michigan in the Rose Bowl. Thing they prepared for Michigan: wow, the blitzes! Haynes lists all the reasons he came to Michigan until we tell him "It's okay, the quarterbacks are aware we run the ball." On platooning: I want to be able to run around with my kids after football. Warren on playing Ohio State. New faces in the QB room: type of guys on the team. 4. DONAVEN MCCULLEY, SEMAJ MORGAN, PEYTON O'LEARY, & JOE TAYLOR Starts at 59:01 McCulley also shares what it's like to be a (true Fr) quarterback facing Michigan (not fun!). O'Leary and Taylor talk about the walk-on experience, what's going to happen with the 15 guys who used to be walk-ons. Other walk-ons who are impressing (Andrighetto at safety). Learning to play WR: you get a feel for where you need to be for the quarterback, playing in space. How much has the offense changed. Who's come along since last year: Tevis Metcalf for sure.   5. ERNEST HAUSMANN, TJ GUY, & DOMINIC NICHOLS Starts at 1:26:05 HONESTLY THIS WAS OUR BEST INTERVIEW. Ernest and TJ are starting a podcast. Guy on how many positions you need to know to play OLB. How he and Nichols feel about dropping into coverage. Hausmann shares he's got to be in better shape to be the dot because he can't be breathing hard between plays as he's giving the calls. What were they seeing versus Ohio State. "Ern was going crazy in that game." How do you grade LBs? It was quiet.     6. GREG CRIPPEN, GIO EL-HADI AND ANDREW BABALOLA Starts at 1:30:14 Crippen how it feels to be The Guy finally (not counting his eggs; he's got to win it). Why El-Hadi is just more comfortable on the left. Babalola on the difference between HS and college, and how he compares to the other guys as freshmen. What's it like being a five-star recruit. How they see the fronts and make the line calls. Why is OL hard: gotta learn the playbook first, including all the adjustments. How to make decisions on the fly: all about communication. Gio doesn't play with a mouthguard so he can communicate better. If Michigan football had to make a basketball team: PG: Semaj Morgan SG: Bryce Underwood SF: TJ Guy PF: Lugard Edokpayi C: Babalola/Sprague       8. ROD MOORE, ZEKE BERRY, TJ METCALF AND SHAMARI EARLS Starts at 1:43:41 Rod Moore recovery: 85%. Had to come back mentally before but he's staying as locked in as he can. TJ Metcalf on the portal experience. Zeke Berry on the transition to corner: switching up to #1 was a little iffy at first, but the look is the same, got used to it. Did he see the IU pick earlier in the game? No it was in practice the week before. Still a jack of all trades. Shamari on track, he's picking up all the calls. Receivers to watch? Marsh, Goodwin, Semaj. Who's the fastest guys out there. Who's the biggest hitter: B-Hill, then TJ then Rod. Transition to Wink last year: had to get comfortable with each other. 9. TRE WILLIAMSON, DERRICK MOORE, AND RAYSHAUN BENNY Starts at 1:55:39 Rayshaun going into this year: he's been out there, acted like a starter from previous years. Tre on difference with Michigan. He loves the depth, no other school had the type of talent he was playing around. D-Mo on playing Edge, started with two of the four positions (Rush, End, Buck and SAM). What would he say to his freshman self? Biff Poggi made this program the same program as at St. Frances. He was injured last year, the production was always there, leading the team in pressures early. Benny on coming back from his injury last year. MUSIC: "Intro (A Star in the Sky)"—Heavy Weighs the King "Stand Well Well"—Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 "It'll All Work Out"—Blake Mills “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra    

Ken and Ben Linsey of PFF discuss DL alignment variation using Entropy as a measure including how much each Ravens lineman and OLB had in 2024.Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code RAVENS for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's Inside:Training Camp Countdown: Get the official dates for rookies and veterans reporting, plus details on the crucial joint practice with the Houston Texans and why Coach Canales is embracing the heat! We also cover the Panthers' commitment to community with the Nike 11-On Tournament.Player Spotlight:Bryce Young: Discover how the young QB is transforming into a confident, vocal leader, engaging in playful trash talk with Jaycee Horn, and showing significant improvement in the red zone.Chuba Hubbard: We break down why analysts predict a "regression" in his stats, and why it's actually GREAT news for the Panthers' balanced backfield.Hunter Renfrow: Hear about his incredible comeback story after missing 2024 due to illness, and how he's "torching" minicamp, earning high praise from Adam Thielen.Defensive Reinforcements: Updates on Derrick Brown's return from injury, the impact of new OLB coach AC Carter, Christian Rozeboom's adjustment to the linebacker room, and Turk Wharton's championship mindset.

Pat and Aaron take a look at Bucs ILB Lavonte David's career as a whole and how he was able to switch from 4-3 OLB to 3-4 ILB. Is he a for sure hall of famer? We tell you why here.

5/9/25 - Hour 2 In ‘What's More Likely' Rich weighs in on the Cowboys, Commanders, Browns, Titans QB Cam Ward, the Cavaliers, Celtics, Thunder, Dodgers, Aaron Judge and more.  Rams OLB Jared Verse joins Rich in-studio where he explains how he went from a high school TE to winning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors as an OLB, reveals his desire to play some offense for L.A., what it's like following in Aaron Donald's footsteps, discusses Matthew Stafford's “Captain America” leadership, Sean McVay's remarkable memory, what Davante Adams brings to the team, and more.   Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shawn Schoolden and Ken discuss the possibility of the Ravens signing OLB Matthew Judon who played 2024 with the Falcons. Does he have enough left to supplement a thin OLB group and does the team have enough roster spots for the group including vets and development.Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code RAVENS for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Scaling franchise businesses is a challenge that many entrepreneurs face. Growth requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the right systems to support expansion. But rapid growth can also create problems, especially if the culture that made the brand successful starts to break down. Without a strong foundation of leadership and support, franchisees may struggle, employee engagement can decline, and customer experience can suffer. The key to long-term success isn't just expansion—it's maintaining the values, systems, and operational excellence that drive sustainable growth. Scott Zide, CEO of Empower Brands, has spent his career building and scaling franchise businesses while ensuring that company culture remains a top priority. His journey began as a franchisee, owning multiple locations, before transitioning to the franchisor side. Now leading a multi-brand portfolio with over 1,200 franchise locations, Scott understands the challenges and opportunities that come with growth. His approach focuses on a people-first leadership style, ensuring that franchisees and employees are supported at every stage of the business. One of the biggest obstacles in scaling franchise businesses is ensuring that franchisees receive the right level of support before, during, and after rapid growth. Many brands wait until they experience growing pains to invest in infrastructure, marketing, and operational support. Scott emphasizes the importance of putting those systems in place early to avoid playing catch-up later. Franchisees who feel supported are more engaged, more likely to follow proven systems, and better positioned to succeed in their local markets. Building a strong company culture is another critical factor in franchise success. A franchise network is only as strong as the people who run it, from leadership teams to franchisees to frontline employees. A well-defined culture that prioritizes career development, leadership training, and clear communication helps retain top talent and keeps teams aligned with the brand's mission. Franchisees who take a proactive role in building their own local culture while staying connected to the larger brand values create businesses that thrive long-term. Marketing plays a major role in scaling franchise businesses, but the digital landscape is constantly changing. Scott highlights how marketing strategies that worked 18 months ago may not be as effective today, requiring brands to continuously innovate. With most franchise owners not having a background in marketing, franchisors must provide clear guidance and support to help them generate leads, convert customers, and remain competitive. Investing in technology, data-driven marketing, and customer engagement strategies ensures that franchisees have the tools needed to grow their businesses effectively. Customer expectations are evolving, and speed has become one of the most critical factors in business success. Franchise brands must adapt to the demand for faster response times, quicker service, and seamless customer experiences. Those who integrate technology while maintaining a personal touch will have a competitive edge. Whether it's optimizing scheduling, improving communication, or making transactions easier, businesses that prioritize customer experience will see greater retention and stronger word-of-mouth referrals. The labor market is another challenge that franchise brands must navigate. Attracting and retaining employees has become more difficult, requiring franchisees to rethink their approach to hiring and company culture. Being a great place to work is no longer optional—it's essential. Businesses that provide career growth opportunities, training programs, and a positive work environment are more likely to attract top talent and reduce turnover. Franchisees must adapt their leadership styles to meet the expectations of today's workforce, creating an environment where employees feel valued and motivated to contribute to the company's success. Scaling franchise businesses is about more than just adding locations. It requires a combination of leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to culture. The most successful franchises are those that put people first, embrace innovation, and stay ahead of industry trends. Brands that focus on building strong relationships with franchisees, investing in support systems, and fostering a positive work culture are positioned for long-term growth. Join Fordify LIVE! Every Wednesday at 11 AM Central on your favorite social platforms and catch The Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for a weekly dose of business growth wisdom. About Scott Zide Scott Zide is a franchise industry leader with a career spanning over two decades in building, growing, and scaling franchise brands. His journey began in 2000 as a franchise owner with Outdoor Lighting Perspectives in St. Louis, where he gained firsthand experience in franchise operations. His success as a franchisee led to a consulting role with the brand, eventually transitioning into leadership positions, including Vice President of Franchise Support and later Chief Operating Officer of Outdoor Living Brands. In 2004, Scott co-founded Mosquito Squad, a pioneering brand in the outdoor pest control industry, which was later acquired by Outdoor Living Brands in 2009. His expertise in franchise development, operations, and strategic growth played a key role in expanding the OLB family of franchises. By 2022, Scott took the helm as CEO of Empower Brands, where he now oversees a multi-brand portfolio with over 1,200 locations across ten franchise brands. A true advocate for the franchisee-first mindset, Scott ensures that franchise owners remain at the center of every decision. His leadership is defined by a commitment to people-first culture, operational excellence, and long-term growth strategies that empower franchisees to succeed. A graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Business Management, Scott continues to drive innovation and expansion in the franchising industry. Learn more about Scott Zide and Empower Brands. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator with a track record of driving over $1 billion in sales for companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. As the President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., he specializes in helping businesses increase brand visibility, attract loyal customers, and ignite innovation. With more than 20 years of experience, Ford has founded over ten companies, authored five books, and earned three U.S. patents, establishing himself as a leading authority in business growth, marketing strategy, and innovation. His expertise extends to AI prompt engineering, where he has gained recognition for training AI to craft compelling content that enhances engagement and drives results. Ford's insights have been showcased at industry-leading events, including the Unleash AI for Business Summit, where he discussed how ChatGPT is transforming operations, marketing, sales, and customer experience. A sought-after keynote speaker, consultant, and business strategist, Ford continues to help entrepreneurs and business leaders accelerate success and scale with confidence. Learn more about Ford Saeks at ProfitRichResults.com and watch his TV show at Fordify.tv.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss status updates for Cam Heyward, Chris Boswell, MyCole Pruitt, Donte Jackson and Mason McCormick. Could we see Spencer Anderson step in for the injured McCormick? The team surprisingly moved on from Scotty Miller to likely get Calvin Anderson back in the mix as an added OL. We discuss why we haven't seen Roman Wilson, how important this game is for the future of Russell Wilson and if we need to see more of the 3 OLB look this week. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Ejiro Evero being retained, the Panthers have made changes with coaches in charge of the OLB and secondary.

October 11, 2024 - For Episode 1,317 on this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the Steelers' OLB options after suffering a wave of injuries to their starters and backups, needing someone unknown to step up against the Raiders. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vol Radio Network's "Vol Calls" radio show from September 4, 2024 featuring head football coach Josh Heupel and OLB coach / special teams coordinator coach Mike Ekeler. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One day after acquiring Michael Barrett from the Carolina Panthers, the Seattle Seahawks made another roster decision on defense this morning, sending OLB Darrell Taylor to the Chicago Bears for a 2025 6th round pick. A 2nd round draft pick in 2020, Taylor registered 21.5 sacks during his career but continued struggles against the run pushed him down the Seahawks depth chart. How does this impact the roster as a whole, the salary cap, and the OLB position group? Tune in to find out! Here's how you can support the Seahawks Forever channel: SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg Buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w Join YouTube Premium! Watch ALL videos across the app AD-FREE (a portion of the fees comes back to the channel) Hit the SUPER THANKS button! FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever For promotional or media inquiries - EMAIL dviens08@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabe Henderson hangs out for a couple segments with bits and pieces on joint practices, before asst coach and OLB coach Mike Pettine joins for an extended segment to wrap the hour!

With the Cardinals in Indiana holding joint practices against the Colts, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck hold a bonus podcast to talk about the trip and where the Cardinals are heading into Week 2 of the preseason. The trio discuss the offense's ups and downs against the Colts, ILB's Owen Pappoe's surge, the potential of edge Xavier Thomas, the need for 2023 draftees to jump, the idea of trades – whether it is OLB or QB – where the cornerback room stands, Marvin Harrison Jr. and where the Cardinals rank in the NFC West pass-catcher power rankings, the defensive line bolstered by L.J. Collier and Darius Robinson, and that Indianapolis pub Dani (and others) love so much.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin returned to the practice field on Wednesday morning for practice No. 8 of fall camp. Zach and Jesse discuss the days for quarterback Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke, the stand out efforts from a couple WRs, what OLB coach Matt Mitchell had to say about his group and how kicker Nathanial Vakos and punter Atticus Bertrams are approaching the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette insider Brian Batko to react to a chippy week at Steelers training camp in Latrobe. Was the practice fight on Wednesday after a hit on QB Justin Fields a bad sign for team camaraderie? Or was it an important part of implementing a nastier identity for the offense under OC Arthur Smith, who was to play physically with running backs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren and a revamped offensive line led by Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier? Our duo tackles those questions, the return of Markus Golden to the OLB corps, and previews the Friday Night Lights practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium. Can the offensive linemen maintain momentum against defensive linemen like Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton? And will we see more from QB Russell Wilson amid his calf injury?

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