Episodes

  • Super Bowl LX Set: Patriots vs. Seahawks! Sean Payton’s Gamble, Patriots Chances, & Steelers’ McCarthy Mistake

    Super Bowl LX Set: Patriots vs. Seahawks! Sean Payton’s Gamble, Patriots Chances, & Steelers’ McCarthy Mistake
    Jan 26 2026
    1.25.26 Conference Championship Sunday did not disappoint! In this episode, John recaps a wild pair of games that solidified the matchup for Super Bowl LX. We officially have a rematch of one of the greatest Super Bowls in history as the New England Patriots prepare to take on the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara. First, John breaks down how the Patriots returned to the mountaintop in the post-Belichick and Brady era. Is Mike Vrabel already the best coach in the league? And can Drake Maye keep his poise against a relentless Seattle secondary? We also dive deep into the "Blizzard at Mile High." John questions Sean Payton’s controversial decision to pass up a chip-shot field goal in the 2nd quarter—a move that arguably cost the Denver Broncos their season. On the NFC side, we look at the Los Angeles Rams' narrow loss and whether Sean McVay made a critical tactical error as well. Finally, John shifts gears to the explosive NFL coaching carousel. He explains why he’s a massive fan of the New York Giants hiring John Harbaugh (and why giving him full power was a home run), while simultaneously dragging the Pittsburgh Steelers for the "uninspired" hiring of Mike McCarthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 5 mins
  • Super Bowl LX Is SET! Payton BLAME, Patriots Rise, Darnold and Seahawks Get It Done

    Super Bowl LX Is SET! Payton BLAME, Patriots Rise, Darnold and Seahawks Get It Done
    Jan 26 2026
    01.25.26 John Lund recaps a wild Conference Championship Sunday and starts the show by discussing the New England Patriots reaching the Super Bowl by defeating the Denver Broncos. Why Sean Payton lost the game opposed to QB Jarrett Stidham when he decided to not kick the field goal and why the weather conditions were less than ideal when trying to decide the conference champion. Then Adam Jones from Jones and Keefe on WEEI in Boston joins the show to discuss New England reaching the Super Bowl, the amazing job Mike Vrabel has done with the team, and what to make of Drake Maye’s performance. John then delves into Tom Brady’s role at FOX and his part ownership with the Raiders and why he doesn’t believe the legendary QB can do both. John also plays musical chairs with quarterbacks this NFL offseason and predicts where names like Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, Malik Willis, Tua Tagovaila will land. Brett Kane from Altitude Sports in Denver joins John to discuss the Broncos disappointing showing in the AFC Championship Game, if Sean Payton cost the Broncos the game by going for it in the 2nd quarter instead of kicking the field goal, and why he believes the Broncos would have won if Bo Nix was healthy. John recaps a thrilling performance by the Seahawks to reach the Super Bowl with a narrow win over the Rams. Seattle KJR radio host Ian Furness joins John to discuss Seattle’s win. Why a taunting call shouldn’t be called in the situation it was, and what Seattle's chances are against the Pats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 5 mins
  • The Patriots are going BACK to the Super Bowl

    The Patriots are going BACK to the Super Bowl
    Jan 26 2026
    1.25.26 Josh breaks down the Patriots win over the Broncos to become AFC Champions. Speaking of Denver, why did SNL's skit about the Broncos flop so hard? Why will the Seahawks run away with this game versus the Rams? Graham's gamblin' again and another edition of "Guess What They Said". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • The Broncos are primed to knock off the Patriots!

    The Broncos are primed to knock off the Patriots!
    Jan 26 2026
    01.25.26 Lynnell Willingham says the Broncos will win because of Sean Payton. Which QB has the most to gain this weekend? Who has the most to lose? We go around the sports world to find the best audio in "Say What?" and set the record straight in "Fact or Fiction". Which NBA star needs to get ready to pack their bags? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 17 mins
  • What will NFL Championship Sunday bring?

    What will NFL Championship Sunday bring?
    Jan 25 2026
    1.25.26 Elijah Campbell says The AFC Championship Game can feature the best story in the NFL but will that actually come to fruition? The Rams offense vs the Seahawks defense is the ultimate battle in tonight’s game. SUPER SUNDAY 6!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Grading the NFL Head Coaching Hires and What Each QB has On the Line

    Grading the NFL Head Coaching Hires and What Each QB has On the Line
    Jan 25 2026
    01.24.26 Conference Championship Weekend is here, and the stakes have never been higher. John Lund opens the show with a deep dive into the unpredictable nature of the AFC Championship between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots. While one matchup feels like a mystery, John explains why the NFC Championship between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams is a familiar battle where we know exactly what to expect. John also breaks out the red pen to grade the latest NFL coaching hires. From the Miami Dolphins’ questionable decision to hire Jeff Hafftley (Grade: F) to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ polarizing move for Mike McCarthy (Grade: D), John breaks down why these franchises might be heading in the wrong direction. Steve Raible (Voice of the Seahawks): The legendary broadcaster joins to preview the NFC Title game. Can the Seahawks find a new wrinkle against Sean McVay? Plus, how Sam Darnold’s oblique injury changes the playbook and the key to rattling Matthew Stafford. Dabo Swinney vs. The Portal: John reacts to Dabo’s fiery rant against Ole Miss and the transfer portal. Is Dabo right, or is he just "late to the party"? Benjamin Allbright (Broncos Insider): A full report from Denver on the fallout of Bo Nix’s season-ending injury. Allbright explains why Jarrett Stidham is being disrespected, the importance of RJ Harvey, and how Sean Payton will pivot his game plan for the Patriots. The "Ref Conspiracy": John explores the wild theories surrounding the officiating crew assigned to Rams vs. Seahawks. Is there a hidden bias at play? The QB "Legacy" Check: What’s truly at stake on Sunday for Jarrett Stidham, Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford, and Sam Darnold? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 6 mins
  • Steelers Hire Mike McCarthy: A "Tomlin 2.0" Mistake? | Championship Sunday Preview & Indiana’s Historic Run

    Steelers Hire Mike McCarthy: A "Tomlin 2.0" Mistake? | Championship Sunday Preview & Indiana’s Historic Run
    Jan 25 2026
    1.24.26 Is the "Steelers Way" officially dead? Ari Temkin kicks off a massive episode by breaking down the bombshell news that the Pittsburgh Steelers have officially hired Mike McCarthy to succeed Mike Tomlin. Ari explains why this is a catastrophic mistake for a franchise that prides itself on stability, and why it’s time for the front office to do the unthinkable: trade TJ Watt, embrace the rebuild, and stop chasing a mediocre "win-now" ceiling. The McCarthy Meltdown: Ari dives into why hiring Mike McCarthy is "Tomlin 2.0" but with a lower floor. Is the tradition of hiring young, first-time coaches over? Plus, why a TJ Watt trade is the only way to save the future. Championship Sunday Preview: Ari previews a wild Sunday. Can Mike Vrabel’s Patriots handle the altitude in Denver against a Jarrett Stidham-led Broncos team? Then, a breakdown of the NFC West rematch between the Rams and Seahawks. Bill Bender (The Sporting News): The guys discuss the College Football Playoff staying at 12 teams, Indiana’s historic 16-0 championship run under Curt Cignetti, and why Arthur Smith leaving the Steelers to become Ohio State’s OC is the ultimate "get out while you can" move. Gregg Bell (The News Tribune): The Seahawks insider explains how Mike Macdonald flipped the script in Seattle so quickly and why the mid-season acquisition of Ernest Jones IV and what the game plan looks like to stop Sean McVay tomorrow. Chris Mack (Kaboly and Mack and Westwood One Sports): A fiery local perspective on the McCarthy hire. Chris explains why the Steelers jumped the gun, what this means for DK Metcalf’s future in Pittsburgh, and why the "best-case scenario" for 2026 might still be a Wild Card exit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 4 mins
  • Mike McCarthy Keeps the Steelers in the Hunt

    Mike McCarthy Keeps the Steelers in the Hunt
    Jan 25 2026
    1.24.26 Josh Graham says the hiring of Mike McCarthy is prudent and will continue the standard of head coaches. Does McCarthy's hire mean Aaron Rodgers is gone? Josh says the Seahawks will run the Rams off the field in the NFC Championship game but to expect the Broncos to put up a much tougher fight versus the Patriots. Why is the SEC at the center of the college basketball world today? The "Prop Queen" Ariel Epstein joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 17 mins