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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to react to the Steelers-Browns 'TNF' matchup before making their Ringer 107 picks. Then, Tom Pelissero hops on to discuss six NFL topics heading into Week 4. Finally, Bill's dad joins the pod to discuss the end of the Red Sox's season, Boston sports, and more! (0:00) Intro (1:08) Steelers-Browns recap (10:45) Fever-Aces recap (17:03) Ringer 107 Week 4 picks (49:09) Jalen Duren takes Pistons offer and other NBA talk (01:06:08) Six NFL topics with Tom Pelissero (01:49:08) Recapping the Red Sox's season (02:16:23) Celtics and Boston sports preview Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House, Tom Pelissero, and Bill's dad Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Now lime comes first. Flip the Sip. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Leber joins Tommy Olson and Fargo Flash to debate how much the Gophers should celebrate big wins and whether Michigan is there for the taking. Cy Amundson stops by, the guys preview the Wild opener and Tom Pelissero joins to discuss the J.J. McCarthy trade, Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill, Kyler Murray and the NFL trade market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand started with a subdued start to the Wild season as the prepare to open Thursday in Nashville. The Quinn Hughes contract and Brock Faber injury situations hang over the team in different ways. Plus what to watch for as the Lynx enter the offseason. 7:00: NFL insider Tom Pelissero shares his thoughts on the J.J. McCarthy trade and other major Vikings storylines. 38:00: Are the Vikings headed for a trap game Sunday?

Tom, Sheil, and Billy get together to preview the ‘Thursday Night Football' game between the Steelers and Browns, which features a showdown between suddenly ascending QBs in Deshaun Watson and Aaron Rodgers. They then shift their focus to the big Bengals-Jaguars matchup on Sunday before tackling Billy's new Correct Me If I'm Wrong segment. They end the pod with injury updates on Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams, and more. (00:00) Intro(1:39) Steelers-Browns on ‘TNF'(19:21) Bengals-Jaguars preview(24:08) Correct Me If I'm Wrong segment(53:39) Injury updates Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Tom PelisseroGuests: Sheil Kapadia and Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Curtis SchultzEngineer: Oscar De La Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom, Sheil, and Billy get together to share their instant reactions to Bears-Eagles on ‘Monday Night Football' before examining the ramifications of the big trade that sent QB J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants. Sheil then brings the crew some topics from the Sunday slate that he feels need to be "Under Further Review." They end the pod with Tom's injury update and a robust discussion on how the Tampa Bay Bucs should approach their next few games while Baker Mayfield is sidelined with an injured thumb.(00:00) Intro(1:53) Bears defeat the Eagles on ‘Monday Night Football'(19:31) J.J. McCarthy traded to the Giants(29:05) The Under Further Review segment(1:10:04) Injury report(1:11:56) Where do the Bucs go without Baker Mayfield? Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!: Upgrade Your Performance with Orgain Creatine. Available at Amazon, Costco, Walmart & Whole Foods. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Tom PelisseroGuests: Sheil Kapadia and Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Curtis SchultzEngineer: Oscar De La CruzProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to dive into the mailbag and answer some questions from the listeners. Then, Tom Pelissero comes on to talk about six fascinating topics in the NFL before House returns to make their Ringer 107 picks for Week 3. (0:00) Intro (2:01) Mailbag with House (56:40) Six fascinating things in the NFL with Tom Pelissero (1:30:23) Ringer 107 Week 3 Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House and Tom Pelissero Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by State Farm. Create a Personalized Price Plan® today. https://www.statefarm.com/lp/football/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom, Sheil, and Billy get together to analyze the Falcons' impressive win over the Packers on 'Thursday Night Football.' Then they shine a light on who they think will be the main characters of  Week 3 in the NFL slate before Billy reveals his current QB rankings and tiers. They end the pod with Sheil's Ringer 107 picks. (00:00) Intro (1:52) Falcons defeat Packers on ‘TNF' (20:33) Main characters for Week 3 (47:24) Billy's QB tiers (56:50) The Ringer 107 Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!: https://tompelissero.substack.com Upgrade Your Performance with Orgain Creatine. Available at Amazon, Costco, Walmart & Whole Foods. Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/RINGERNFL The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Tom Pelissero Guests: Sheil Kapadia and Billy Gil Producer: Chris Sutton Video Editor: Curtis Schultz Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ray gives it a 10-20% chance Joey Porter Jr. plays this week. Ray thinks Porter playing against Chase and Higgins, plus not practicing fully, means that he probably won't play. Tom Pelissero reported that the Steelers are receiving calls on Joey Porter Jr. The Steelers can only practice in pads a limited amount of times in a season. Asante Samuel Jr. is a smaller corner that might struggle against Chase. Jamel Dean is dealing with an ankle injury.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin this episode with a preview of the Blue Jays' upcoming three-game series against the Reds. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s recent comments and the expected fan reaction, while also covering the White Sox clinching a playoff spot and Munetaka Murakami's celebration. The boys also look into Zach Hyman's comments on Mike Babcock and Oilers training camp. After the break, Ringer and Netflix NFL Insider Tom Pelissero joins the show to break down Thursday Night Football between the Falcons and Packers, Green Bay's offensive-line injuries, the state of the Giants following Jaxson Dart's injury, Caleb Williams' status, and the Commanders' plans for Jayden Daniels.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fargo Flash finishes breaking down the biggest games in college football before Ben Leber joins Tommy for another round of questionable off-air confessions. Plus, Tommy explains how he’d distribute a massive Powerball jackpot, Ben weighs in on Caleb Williams’ injury reaction and Tom Pelissero joins to discuss the Vikings’ running-back depth, Brian Flores, Tampa Bay, J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys marvel at Tom Pelissero’s encyclopedic NFL knowledge, debate whether Kirk Cousins has a Hall of Fame résumé and discuss how J.J. McCarthy has handled losing the Vikings’ starting job. Plus, the crew discovers the mathematically preferred Monopoly properties, Sauce asks an important question about sea level, Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner welcome a baby and the guys celebrate 35 years of Nirvana’s Nevermind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom, Sheil, and Billy start the pod by reacting to the news of Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury and discussing how the Giants should move forward at the QB position. They then analyze the current state of the NFC before diving into Billy's new segment, Around the Gridiron. They end the show with a preview of Falcons-Packers on ‘Thursday Night Football.'(00:00) Intro(1:38) Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury(4:00) Where do the Giants go from here at QB?(22:52) Are there any NFC teams we trust?(31:54) Around the Gridiron with Billy Gil(1:00:43) Falcons-Packers preview on ‘TNF' Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!: https://tompelissero.substack.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Tom PelisseroGuests: Sheil Kapadia and Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Curtis SchultzProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's/Netflix's NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why Giants QB Jaxson Dart opted for season-ending surgery instead of trying to rehab his knee and if New York could pull off a trade for another quarterback if Jameis Winston can't fill his shoes, if the Chargers could part ways with Justin Herbert if their season continues to spiral, how long the Commanders could be without Jayden Daniels in the wake if his latest elbow injury, when Caleb Williams and Sam Darnold could start again for the Bears and Seahawks, what Kyler Murray's return means for the Vikings (and Carson Wentz), and if the Pittsburgh Steelers could trade CB Joey Porter Jr. Rich reveals his brand-new power rankings of the NFL's top 10 teams heading into Week 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom, Sheil, and Billy get together to share their first reactions to the Rams' dominating win over the Giants on ‘Monday Night Football' before discussing some of the other quarterback injuries around the league. Sheil then presents some of the hot-button topics that have had him hyped since the Sunday slate, and the guys let him know whether he's overreacting, underreacting, or reacting correctly. They end the pod by analyzing the controversial instant replay reversal involving Laquon Treadwell that almost helped the Colts beat the Chiefs in overtime on Sunday night.(00:00) Intro(1:39) Rams defeat the Giants on ‘Monday Night Football'(10:57) Jaxson Dart's injury and more QB news(27:19) Overreaction/Underreaction/Just Right(1:04:05) The Laquon Treadwell instant replay reversal on ‘SNF' Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!: https://tompelissero.substack.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Tom PelisseroGuests: Sheil Kapadia and Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Curtis SchultzProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Tom Pelissero to react to the Bills defeating the Lions in a Week 2 'TNF' matchup. Then, Joe House joins to listen to Bill's letter to the Clippers, answer some mailbag questions, and make their Ringer 107 picks for Week 2. (0:00) Intro (1:07) Lions-Bills reactions and more with Tom Pelissero (42:57) Bill's letter to the Clippers (51:18) Mailbag (01:07:43) Ringer 107 picks Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tom Pelissero and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers This episode is brought to you by State Farm. Create a Personalized Price Plan® today. https://www.statefarm.com/lp/football/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom, Sheil, and Billy get together to share their takes and analysis from the Buffalo Bills' stunning victory over the Detroit Lions on ‘Thursday Night Football'. They then talk about who they think the main characters will be over the course of the NFL's weekend slate. Sheil ends the pod by revealing his Ringer 107 picks for Week 2.(00:00) Intro(1:41) Takeaways from Lions-Bills(27:30) Main characters for Week 2(57:12) The Ringer 107 picks Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!: https://tompelissero.substack.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Tom PelisseroGuests: Sheil Kapadia and Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Curtis SchultzProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys celebrate National Cheeseburger Day, discuss MSP once again being named one of the best airports in North America and learn about the successful separation of conjoined twins. Plus, Tom Pelissero returns to the show to break down Josh Allen's ridiculous start, the Vikings' comeback against Green Bay, Kyler Murray's status and the chess match between Brian Flores and Caleb Williams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin the second hour by welcoming former Leafs General Manager and Sportsnet 590 The FAN Leafs contributor Gord Stellick. Ben and Brent get his thoughts on the Leafs' first day of training camp, this year's roster, Gavin McKenna and Easton Cowan's fits, the new-look goaltending tandem, and overall expectations under Jim Hiller. Later, the guys are joined by Netflix and The Ringer NFL Insider Tom Pelissero (25:09) to break down last night's Bills win over the Lions. Tom shares his opinions on their performance, outlook, and the impact of new head coach Joe Brady. They wrap up with a discussion on whether the Lions are worrisome, the Bears' chances, and the effects missing Myles Garrett will have on the Rams.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sheil and Billy are joined by Tom Pelissero from Melbourne, Australia, to analyze the San Francisco 49ers' impressive win over the Los Angeles Rams. Austin Gayle then stops by the pod to help predict what headlines will be buzzing around the NFL mediasphere on Monday morning. They end the pod by discussing Sheil's Ringer 107 picks.(00:00) 49ers-Rams takeaways and Week 1 predictions!(1:48) 49ers-Rams takeaways(25:28) Buccaneers-Bengals preview(32:45) Packers-Vikings preview(38:39) Bills-Texans preview(47:59) Cardinals-Chargers preview(52:23) Falcons-Steelers preview(57:44) Cowboys-Giants preview(1:02:35) The Ringer 107 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Sheil KapadiaGuests: Tom Pelissero, Austin Gayle, and Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last Call in The Sports Bar. Gene wraps up today's show & previews Thursday.

Sheil Kapadia and Billy Gil get together with host Tom Pelissero to share, debate, and analyze their picks for the winners of each division in both the AFC and NFC conferences for the 2026-27 season, including wild-card teams. They then go over their playoff seeding predictions and discuss who they think will ultimately win Super Bowl LXI in February.(00:00) NFL season preview and Super Bowl predictions!(03:48) AFC East picks(10:52) AFC North picks(17:04) AFC South picks(26:37) AFC West picks(40:43) NFC East picks(44:33) NFC North picks(50:13) NFC South picks(52:56) NFC West picks(01:06:02) Playoff and Super Bowl predictions!Upgrade Your Performance with Orgain Creatine. Available at Amazon, Costco, Walmart & Whole Foods.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Tom PelisseroGuests: Sheil Kapadia and Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Eisen revelas things that will blow his mind if they happ in the 2026 NFL Season. Netflix NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells us if we will see Christian McCafffrey, George Kittle, and Aaron Donald on the field Week 1, if Christian Gonzalez and CJ Stroud will get contract extension, if Patrick Mahomes will paly Week 1, a team to look out for in 2026, why everybody has it out for the Rams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network believes 49ers have advantage over Rams by traveling early, Olympic level athletes do this for competition and more!

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi begin this hour with a look at Brett Bateman's performance since joining the Blue Jays. Can he become a future star in Toronto? They guys also check in on Anthony Santander and discuss his timeline for return. After the break, Ben and Daniele welcome in Netflix NFL insider and sideline reporter, Tom Pelissero, ahead of his trip to Australia for NFL Week 1. They take a look at the Rams vs 49ers matchup from Melbourne, Aaron Donald's return to the league, what the Seahawks will look like as they look to repeat as Super Bowl champions, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Hour 1 of Willard and Dibs, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley react to the news that San Francisco 49ers starters are expected to be ready to play Week 1 in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams. They're also joined by The Ringer's Tom Pelissero, who will be on Netflix's Week 1 coverage in Australia. They chat about his travel strategy down under and the matchup between the 49ers and Rams.

In Hour 1 of Willard and Dibs, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley react to the news that San Francisco 49ers starters are expected to be ready to play Week 1 in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams. They're also joined by The Ringer's Tom Pelissero, who will be on Netflix's Week 1 coverage in Australia. They chat about his travel strategy down under and the matchup between the 49ers and Rams. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs explore what Australia would look like as a host city for the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. They're also joined by NFL Films' Greg Cosell to break down the 49ers' Week 1 game against the Rams, De'Zhaun Stribling's impressive preseason showing, Alfred Collins, CJ West, how the 49ers can neutralize Aaron Donald, Dre Greenlaw and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs ask the listeners what the beginning of football season means to them. Plus, they react to the massive punishment the NBA unleashed on the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs continue debunking the narrative surrounding the San Francisco 49ers' offseason.

Willard and Dibs are joined by The Ringer's Tom Pelissero, who will be on Netflix's Week 1 coverage in Australia. They chat about his travel strategy down under and the matchup between the 49ers and Rams.

New co-host Tom Pelissero joins the Ringer NFL Show with Sheil and Billy to take a big-picture look at some of the most important questions buzzing around the league as we head toward a brand new NFL season.(00:00) Answering 5 Big Questions for the 2026 NFL Season(02:49) Which QB will we be looking at differently after the '26 season?(23:19) Are the Chiefs going to be back to being the Chiefs?(33:15) Which teams will get the first-year bump from their new coaches?(48:26) Will Rams' blockbuster offseason pay off?(56:46) Which head coaches are under the most pressure?Upgrade Your Performance with Orgain Creatine. Available at Amazon, Costco, Walmart & Whole Foods.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuests: Tom Pelissero and Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons welcomes Tom Pelissero to The Ringer to go through their Pressure Rankings of the NFL ahead of the new season. Then, Sam Koppelman joins the pod to take a deep dive into the financial side of the Lakers sale, Mat Ishbia's Suns, and much more. (0:00) Intro (3:07) NFL preview (38:51) NFL Pressure Rankings (01:22:36) NBA team ownership with Sam Koppelman Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tom Pelissero and Sam Koppelman Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo NBA 2K27 | Ball Over Everything The Dog Stars only in theaters and IMAX August 28. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cory debates whether his ego could survive Valleyfair's “Guess Your Age” game, John Bonnes recaps his trip to the Field of Dreams game, Tom Pelissero lands a new gig with Netflix and The Ringer, and the guys get into the latest Vikings news.

Cory debates whether his ego could survive Valleyfair's “Guess Your Age” game, John Bonnes recaps his trip to the Field of Dreams game, Tom Pelissero lands a new gig with Netflix and The Ringer, and the guys get into the latest Vikings news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in the business of podcasting:Spotify says a bug, not a policy, made a podcast ad appear unskippable, telling Podnews the 15-second skip was hidden in the viral example and has since been fixed — and that skipping works for both Free and Premium listenersYouTube changes how it counts a "view" starting August 24, registering a play from the very first frame while making the more meaningful "engaged views" metric private, cutting off third-party rankers and data companiesPoint-To-Point Marketing and Strategic Solutions Research announce the Podcast Study 2026, a national effort on discovery, loyalty, and monetization co-sponsored by Crooked Media, NPR, and PRX, with findings due September 14-15 at the Sounds Profitable Business SummitThe Streaming Wars reports NFL insider Tom Pelissero, out at ESPN, has landed at both Netflix and Spotify-owned The Ringer, a case study in one institutional job splintering into several targeted assignmentsA Magellan AI case study details how boutique network Rhapsody Voices used data-driven creator-sponsor matching to reach better than 80% sell-through on two priority shows as it scaled beyond manual researchTo find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Today in the business of podcasting:Spotify says a bug, not a policy, made a podcast ad appear unskippable, telling Podnews the 15-second skip was hidden in the viral example and has since been fixed — and that skipping works for both Free and Premium listenersYouTube changes how it counts a "view" starting August 24, registering a play from the very first frame while making the more meaningful "engaged views" metric private, cutting off third-party rankers and data companiesPoint-To-Point Marketing and Strategic Solutions Research announce the Podcast Study 2026, a national effort on discovery, loyalty, and monetization co-sponsored by Crooked Media, NPR, and PRX, with findings due September 14-15 at the Sounds Profitable Business SummitThe Streaming Wars reports NFL insider Tom Pelissero, out at ESPN, has landed at both Netflix and Spotify-owned The Ringer, a case study in one institutional job splintering into several targeted assignmentsA Magellan AI case study details how boutique network Rhapsody Voices used data-driven creator-sponsor matching to reach better than 80% sell-through on two priority shows as it scaled beyond manual researchTo find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Najee Harris is visiting the Giants. We don't think he is ever going to be a bell cow starter again. Jeremiyah Love has a high ankle sprain for the Cardinals and had 14 touches in the first half. Joe thinks it's crazy that he played. Tom Pelissero is going to Netflix. Von Miller is signing with the Cowboys. Aaron Donald tried out for the Rams.

Chad takes his turn on Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated congratulating Tom Pelissero on rebounding nicely after getting dropped by ESPN and creates great controversy with his take on the proper time of day to shower.

Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel welcome former NFL player Andrew East! Andrew talks about growing up in a sports family and being a long snapper in the NFL. Andrew recalls his time at Vanderbilt and the different coaches and results from his teams. Andrew and his wife, Shawn, have written a book called 'The Courage to Commit'. How was writing the book and doing a tour promoting it? Bobby asks if Andrew has any interest in coaching in the future. Andrew explains how he met his wife and how he left football for his second career. Plus, what is Andrew's relationship with football now? Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the most highly anticipated games on the 2026 NFL schedule? This episode of Cover Zero, Drew Franklin and Billy each pick five games of the season to name the Top Ten Games of the 2026 season. Including only one International game and only one game a week! Billy finds a game between two contending teams in a very desirable location! Drew is considering a Thanksgiving matchup, but which one will be the best game? Drew hopes to find a 'snow' game and also considers the city attractions when choosing his games! Join NFL Cover Zero and decide your favorite matchups of the 2026 NFL season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel welcome former NFL player Andrew East! Andrew talks about growing up in a sports family and being a long snapper in the NFL. Andrew recalls his time at Vanderbilt and the different coaches and results from his teams. Andrew and his wife, Shawn, have written a book called 'The Courage to Commit'. How was writing the book and doing a tour promoting it? Bobby asks if Andrew has any interest in coaching in the future. Andrew explains how he met his wife and how he left football for his second career. Plus, what is Andrew's relationship with football now? Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Wednesday's edition of Quick Hits, Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss LeBron James' career pressure following a clip from Channing Frye. The conversation also covers the Boston Red Sox's pursuit of a historic winning streak and the implications of recent layoffs at ESPN. Further debate focuses on Tom Pelissero's contract and the risks of taking a year off in sports media. 01:00 - John Fanta Introduction 02:26 - LeBron James Pressure 04:54 - Red Sox Winning Streak 08:17 - ESPN Layoffs And McAfee 11:35 - Tom Pelissero Contract Talk

The best day of the year is the day after the World Cup final so we can all stop pretending to care about soccer.Mike played with Adam Thielen in the 3M Open Pro-Am tournament.Major changes at ESPN include our friend Tom Pelissero.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions! Including thoughts on 2027 NFL free agency setting up to be absolute chaos, Norv Turner quitting the 2016 Minnesota Vikings and more! 01:00 - Mackey takes a series of fines 02:00 - Alex is fired up for football season + Jeremiah almost gets duped by a fake Twitter account08:00 - DFQ: Will NFL free agency be CHAOS in 2027? 14:00 - DFQ: Thoughts on Tom Pelissero and others being laid off by ESPN? 21:00 - DFQ: Why did Norv Turner leave the 2016 Minnesota Vikings? 33:00 - DFQ: Can you rank the skill positions based on their trustworthiness as blockers? 37:00 - DFQ: Were you a bully as a kid and do you feel bad about it? 41:00 - F1 Minute! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spain captured the 2026 FIFA World Cup, capping a tournament that generated more than $9 billion for FIFA and further cemented soccer's global reach. We break down the championship, ESPN's major round of layoffs that reportedly includes Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, and Tom Pelissero, and Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel's decision to step down following the university's external culture review. We also debate Pat Narduzzi's claim that the ACC is better than the Big Ten, preview a loaded November college football slate, discuss Shane Gillis setting attendance records in Philadelphia, Tom Brady's viral Fanatics Fest moment with Logan Paul, and the possibility of Brady entering WWE.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Spain wins World Cuphttps://x.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/2078963624266133887?s=20FIFA earns over 9 Billion in 2026 World Cuphttps://x.com/Polymarket/status/2079271621445968194?s=20ESPN parting ways with Ryan Clark https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079316347016663349?s=20NFL Network insider, Tom Pelissero, is expected to be laid off as part of the ESPN layoffs https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079568259678904593?s=20Karl Ravech is expected to be laid off as part of a new round of layoffs at ESPN https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079555877342785829?s=20 Michigan Athletic director Warde Manuel is out, to step down at end of yearhttps://x.com/espn/status/2079192320847527963?s=20Pitt's Pat Narduzzi says the ACC is better than the Big Tenhttps://x.com/On3/status/2078534974446375335?s=20November 6th CFB slate is amazinghttps://x.com/TheBuckeyeNut/status/2078976420920070151?s=20 Shane Gillis sets two records at Lincoln Financial Fieldhttps://x.com/LFFStadium/status/2078322231420112946?s=20 Tom Brady slaps Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest (TURN DOWN VOLUME)https://x.com/TSN_Sports/status/2078258356796403989?s=20Tom Brady is reportedly in talks with WWE, possibly related to his on-going feud with Logan Paulhttps://x.com/WrestleOps/status/2079286546339877215?s=20 West Texas State produced some of wrestling's greatest legends

The best day of the year is the day after the World Cup final so we can all stop pretending to care about soccer. Mike played with Adam Thielen in the 3M Open Pro-Am tournament. Major changes at ESPN include our friend Tom Pelissero. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The landscape of sports media shifts dramatically as breaking news reveals that long-time ESPN staples Karl Ravich and Tom Pelissero are among the latest round of network layoffs. Discussion also covers the Texas Rangers' defensive struggles and a heated legal dispute between the FDA and Taylor Farms over a lettuce recall. Below the Belt.

Bobby Belt analyzes Bucky Brooks' list of college football breakout candidates, including evaluations of players like Cam Ward and Ashton Jeanty. The discussion turns to Jon Gruden's critique of the current state of offensive football and the perceived decline in quarterback processing skills. The segment concludes with a reaction to reports that Tom Pelissero is expected to be part of looming layoffs at NFL Network. 01:00 - Bucky Brooks Breakout Team 07:58 - Jon Gruden Slams RPOs 13:11 - Tom Pelissero Layoff News

Mike and Abe share thoughts on the recent layoffs by ESPN which included the likes of Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech and Tom Pelissero and agree that the network's investment into other ventures and personalities has likely been the cause to the recent moves. They then get into some NFL talk as they react to several teams having rookies report today and the Seahawks Hard Knocks getting a premier date.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with Training Camp questions with Tom Pelissero. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Manti Te'o and Jahleel Addae discuss the possible return of Aaron Donald and several QB contracts that are in question. NFL Reporter Stacey Dales looks at the class of rookies reporting to training camps. Bills OL Alec Anderson talks about the new vibes around the team with head Coach Joe Brady. Stay tuned for Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with more Training Camp questions with Tom Pelissero. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Manti Te'o and Jahleel Addae discuss the QB competitions headed into camps. NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales on the reigning champion Seahawks and the additions to the Patriots. Leonard Fournette recalls his Super Bowl glory. Plus, we hear from Phoebe Schecter on the comping Flag Football Championships. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich and the guys react to Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat introduction and debate if LeBron James should sign with Miami or the Golden State Warriors, and Rich reveals his tongue-in-cheek Top 5 list of athletes Brockman should insult next after stirring up this week's news cycle with his LeBron hot take. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the possibility of an Aaron Donald return to the Los Angeles Rams, if Kirk Cousins is the Raiders' presumptive starting quarterback over rookie Fernando Mendoza, how the Browns, Vikings and Falcons QB competitions could play out, how much Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield and CJ Stroud can expect to get paid in their next contract extensions, and explains how the 2027 NFL Combine could have a big impact on free agency due to changes in the league's calendar year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down Brendan Sorsby's settlement with the NFL that will allow him to enter league via the Draft next year with no penalties for his NCAA gambling scandal, the latest in the San Francisco 49ers/Brandon Aiyuk standoff, the possibility of future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald returning to the Los Angeles Rams, a possible Baker Mayfield extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the QB competitions for the Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings, and more. Rich reacts to the non-stop thrill provided by this year's World Cup, and power ranks sports top 10 greatest tournaments including soccer's biggest event, The Masters, March Madness, the Tour de France, and more. ‘No-Contest Wrestling' host O'Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio where he weighs in on the Lakers' free agent signings and trade with the Jazz for big man Walker Kessler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices